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Manatee County Commission Regular Meeting

Manatee County · Board of County Commissioners

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When
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 · 9 AM–12 PM
Where
Manatee County Administration Building, Honorable Patricia M. Glass Chambers, First Floor, 1112 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
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Manatee County Commission Regular Meeting, Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 9 AM. The agenda, as posted by Manatee County, has 53 items and 227 supporting documents, linked with their items below. The County's summary of the results is posted, and each item's result is shown with it.

Agenda

53 items

As posted by Manatee County. Second Revised Agenda.

  1. D. ANNOUNCEMENTS

  2. Generic Public Comments

  3. Updates to Agenda - September 17, 2026

  4. Updates to Agenda - September 21, 2026

  5. E. AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS · Proclamations (Motion required to adopt proclamations)

  6. 1

    POW/MIA Recognition Day

  7. 2

    I Voted Sticker Winner

  8. 3

    Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - No Presentation Scheduled

  9. 4

    Stand Against Veteran Suicide Day

  10. H. CONSENT AGENDA · Clerk of Circuit Court

  11. 5

    Approval of the Clerk's Consent Agenda dated September 22, 2026

  12. H. CONSENT AGENDA · Attorney

  13. 6

    Three Proposals for Settlement to Manatee County in Manatee County Circuit Court Case Hilaire Michael Vandooren, III, Hilaire Michael Vandooren, Jr., and Virginia Ann Vandooren v. Manatee County, Florida, Case No. 2026-CA-000841

  14. H. CONSENT AGENDA · Community and Veterans Services

  15. 7

    Adoption of Resolution R-26-124, authorizing Submission and Acceptance of the FY 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Formula Award for Manatee County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Needs, Dr. Renese M. Remy, Criminal Justice Policy Coordinator - Countywide

  16. 8

    Adoption of Resolution R-26-125, amending the 2024–2027 Local Housing Assistance Plan to Add a Mobile/Manufactured Housing Strategy Required by Chapter 2026-173, Laws of Florida (SB 594), Deborah Ash, Housing and Community Development Coordinator

  17. 9

    Adoption of Resolution R-26-131 on behalf of the Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County (the “Authority”), approving the issuance within the meaning of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, of the Authority’s Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $75,000,000 (the “Bonds”), pursuant to a plan of financing, Angela Abbott, Housing Finance Authority Attorney

  18. 10

    Adoption of Resolution R-26-132 on behalf of the Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County (the “Authority”), approving the issuance within the meaning of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, of the Authority’s Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Lotus Vyne Project), in the principal amount of not to exceed $71,775,045 (the “Bonds”), Angela Abbott, Housing Finance Authority Attorney

  19. 11

    Adoption of Resolution R-26-133 on behalf of the Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County (the “Authority”), approving the issuance within the meaning of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, of the Authority’s Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (DeSoto Apartments Project), in the principal amount of not to exceed $30,000,000 (the “Bonds”), Angela Abbott, Housing Finance Authority Attorney

  20. 12

    Adoption of Resolution R-26-134 on behalf of the Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County (the “Authority”), approving the issuance within the meaning of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, of the Authority’s Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Luminara Place Project), in the principal amount of not to exceed $70,000,000 (the “Bonds”), Angela Abbott, Housing Finance Authority Attorney

  21. 13

    Adoption of Resolution R-26-135 on behalf of the Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County (the “Authority”), approving the issuance within the meaning of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, of the Authority’s Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Harborline at Sarasota Project), in the principal amount of not to exceed $67,000,000 (the “Bonds”), Angela Abbott, Housing Finance Authority Attorney

  22. 14

    Adoption of Resolution R-26-136 on behalf of the Housing Finance Authority of Manatee County (the “Authority”), approving the issuance within the meaning of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, of the Authority’s Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Orange on 14th Street Project), in the principal amount of not to exceed $38,650,000 (the “Bonds”),

  23. 15

    Execution of Agreement to Terminate the Land Use Restriction Agreement for 2206 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, FL 34203, Deborah Ash, Housing and Community Development Coordinator - District 2

  24. 16

    Execution of Amendment 003 to the State FY 25/26 Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) Funding Agreement with Senior Connection Center, Inc., Tracie Adams, Community & Veterans Services Deputy Director - Countywide

  25. 17

    Execution of Amendment 001 to the State FY 26/27 Alzheimer's Disease Initiative Agreement ADI-26/27-MAN with Senior Connection Center, Inc., and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-099,Tracie Adams CVS Deputy Director - Countywide

  26. 18

    Execution of Amendment 001 to the State FY 26/27 Community Care for the Elderly (CCE) Agreement CCE-26/27-MAN with Senior Connection Center, Inc., and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-115. Tracie Adams, CVS Deputy Director - Countywide

  27. 19

    Execution of Amendment 001 to the State FY 26/27 Home Care for the Elderly (HCE) Agreement HCE-26/27-MAN with Senior Connection Center, Inc., and Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-116, Tracie Adams, CVS Deputy Director - Countywide

  28. H. CONSENT AGENDA · Convention and Visitors Bureau

  29. 20

    Execution of Amendment Two to Interlocal Agreement with the City of Bradenton Beach for the Dock Repair Project, Extending the Agreement Term and Amending the Project Scope - District 3 Commissioner Tal Siddique

  30. H. CONSENT AGENDA · Development Services

  31. 21

    Authorization for staff to record Satisfactions of Multiple Code Enforcement Liens, Stephanie Charles, Deputy Director - Countywide

  32. 22

    Authorization for Staff to Record the Satisfaction of Lien for Case Number CE2018010290, Stephanie Charles, Deputy Director - District 1

  33. H. CONSENT AGENDA · Financial Management

  34. 23

    Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-107 and Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-111 for Infrastructure Sales Tax, Claudia Campos, Chief Financial Officer

  35. 24

    Adoption of Resolution R-26-121 authorizing the First Amendment to the County’s Revenue Improvement Note, Series 2024B, and related non-revolving line of credit with Wells Fargo in an amount not to exceed $140,000,000.- Claudia Campos, Chief Financial Officer

  36. 25

    Authorization to Allocate Additional Departmental Budgeted Funding to Piggyback Blanket Purchase Order No. P2601144 for Emergency Repairs and Installation of Utility Infrastructure, Patrick Shea, Utilities Director - Multiple Districts

  37. 26

    Authorization to Allocate Additional Departmental Budgeted Funding to Blanket Purchase Order No. T2400728 for Backflow Preventer Services, Patrick Shea, Utilities Director - Multiple Districts

  38. 27

    Execution of Agreement No. 26-R090083RB for Professional Services for the Owner’s Advisor, Patrick Shea, Utilities Director – Multiple Districts

  39. 28

    Execution of Agreement No. 26-R090428LP for Pump Storage Building, Patrick Shea, Utilities Director - District 3

  40. H. CONSENT AGENDA · Property Management

  41. 29

    Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-112; and Execution of Deed of Rural Lands Protection Easement for Mossy Island Ranch in Partnership with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, Kara Koenig, Environmental Lands Program Section Manager - District 1

  42. 30

    Adoption of Budget Amendment Resolution B-26-113; and Execution of Deed of Rural Lands Protection Easement for Thundercloud Ranch in Partnership with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, Kara Koenig, Environmental Lands Program Section Manager - District 1

  43. 31

    Execution of Sovereignty Submerged Lands Fee Waived Lease between Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida and Manatee County for submerged property known as the Kingfish Boat Ramp, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager – District 3

  44. 32

    Execution of Subordination Agreement for Temporary Easements to the Florida Department of Transportation for Parcels 765.2 and 766.2, located on 14th Street West, Bradenton, Florida, 34207, Peter Morrow Property Acquisition Division Manager-District 4

  45. 33

    Acceptance and Recording of a Warranty Deed from Collier Conway RD Sarasota LLC, for the Shade Avenue Right-of-Way Improvements, for property located at 2347 University Parkway, Sarasota, Florida 34243- Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager – District 4.

  46. 34

    Acceptance and Recording of Warranty Deed from KH Woodland Preserve LLC for property located at Woodland Preserve, Parrish, Florida 34219 (Parcel Identification Number 491600129), Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 1

  47. H. CONSENT AGENDA · Public Safety

  48. 35

    Adoption of Resolution R-26-123, authorizing the Public Safety Department to Participate in the Intergovernmental Transfer Program with the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Sean Dwyer, Chief of Emergency Medical Services - Countywide

  49. 36

    Adoption of Resolution R-26-128, Low Income Pool and Graduate Medical Education Program Funding - Thu Le, Health Information Services Manager – Countywide

  50. 37

    Approval of Amendment 1 to Purchase Agreement PL274 between Central Florida Behavioral Health Network (CFBHN) and Manatee County for the Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Program, Thu Le, Health Information Services Manager - Countywide

  51. H. CONSENT AGENDA · Public Works

  52. 38

    Authorization to Install Speed Humps on 47th Street W/NW Between 3rd Avenue West and Riverview Boulevard, Vishal S. Kakkad, PE, PTOE, RSP2I, Traffic Engineering Division Manager - District 3

  53. 40

    Execution of a Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Legacy Preserve Neighborhood Homeowners Association, Inc. for Right-of-Way Improvements for Rye Ranch, Phases IIA, IIB, and IIC (Tract R-1), Scott May, P.E., County Engineer – District 1

  54. H. CONSENT AGENDA · Sports & Leisure Services

  55. 41

    Adoption of Resolution R-26-126, authorizing the submission and acceptance of a State Aid to Libraries Grant and authorization for the Chairman to execute a State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, under the State Aid to Public Library Program. Andy Sulavik, County Librarian - Countywide

  56. 42

    Approval of Manatee County Public Library System Annual Plan of Service for FY27, Andy Sulavik, County Librarian – Countywide

  57. 43

    Execution of Certification of Credentials – Single Library Administrative Head, Molly White, Director – Countywide.

  58. H. CONSENT AGENDA · Utilities

  59. 44

    Authorization to Write off Bad Debts of the Utilities Department, Patrick Shea, Utilities Director

  60. L. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS - LEGISLATIVE · Presentations Scheduled

  61. 45

    Adoption of Ordinance 26-36, regulating Simulated Gambling Devices and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Stephanie Charlies, Development Services Deputy Director - Countywide

    Pass: A motion was made by Commissioner McCann, and seconded by Chairman, to adopt Ordinance 26-36 and execute Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  62. 46

    Adoption of Ordinance 26-42, Data Center Moratorium - PLN2609-0022 - Legislative - Jay Stearman, Planner I - Countywide

  63. M. REGULAR · Financial Management

  64. 47

    Appointment of two (2) Manatee County residents living in the Unincorporated area of the County to the Citizens Oversight Committee for Infrastructure Sales Tax Advisory Board to serve the remainder of a two-year term ending April 4, 2028, Claudia Campos, Chief Financial Officer

    Pass: A motion was made by Commissioner Kruse, and seconded by Commissioner McCann, to confirm the appointment of Joseph Le Bourgeois and David Thomas to the Citizens Oversight Committee for the Infrastructure Sales Tax Advisory Board.

  65. 48

    Continued Discussion Regarding County Reserve Policy, Claudia Campos, Interim Chief Financial Officer

  66. M. REGULAR · Property Management

  67. 49

    ITEM WAS DEFERRED TO OCTOBER 6, 2026 ; Execution of License Agreement with Sema Construction, Inc., Concerning a Portion of the County Property located in Cortez, Florida 34215, Peter Morrow, Property Acquisition Division Manager - District 3

  68. M. REGULAR · Public Works

  69. 39

    Approval and Execution of the Third Amendment to Cooperative Agreement for Central County Complex with Musgrave Real Estate Holding, Limited Partnership, Scott May, P.E., County Engineer– District 5

    Pass: A motion was made by Commissioner Kruse, and seconded by Commissioner Rahn, to move the Action Requested on the Agenda Coversheet: • / Approved: and executed Third Amendment to Cooperative Agreement (10/13/20) for Central County Complex with Musgrave Real Estate Holdings, Limited Partnership (MREH); and • Authorized issuance of the $225,000 consideration payment to MREH as provided in the Amendment.

  70. N. REPORTS · Natural Resources

  71. 50

    Report on the Duette Preserve Hunt Program, Charlie Hunsicker, Natural Resources Director, and Michael Elswick, Division Manager - District 1

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