Sarasota County Commission Regular Meeting

Name: Sarasota County Commission Regular Meeting
Start: 2026-10-06T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-06T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Sarasota County Administration Center

Sarasota County · Consent / Discussion / Public Hearings

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When: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 9 AM–12 PM
Where: Sarasota County Administration Center, Commission Chamber, 1 Apex Road, Sarasota, FL

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Sarasota County Commission Regular Meeting (Consent / Discussion / Public Hearings), Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 9 AM. The agenda, as posted by Sarasota County, has 48 items and 176 supporting documents, linked with their items below. The County's action agenda is posted with the meeting's video, and each item's action is shown with it.

Agenda

48 items

As posted by Sarasota County.

1
Open to the Public
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Consent Section
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A. To adopt a resolution, amending the Sarasota County Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution No. 2026-176), to modify the project title and scope of Capital Improvement Program Project No. 85040 - 17th Street Regional Park to NBP Multimodal Connector Trail – Design and Construction;
B. To adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a Local Agency Program Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation, for construction services for the 17th Street Regional Park to NBP Multimodal Connector Trail – Design and Construction, in the amount of $3,327,751.00;
C. To adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a Local Agency Program Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation, for construction engineering and inspection services for the 17th Street Regional Park to NBP Multimodal Connector Trail – Design and Construction, in the amount of $462,000.00;
D. To adopt a resolution, Budget Amendment No. B2027-001, amending the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget to appropriate funding to Capital Improvement Program Project No. 85040 - 17th Street Regional Park to NBP Multimodal Connector Trail – Design and Construction, in the amount of $3,789,751.00.

Capital Projects
Adopted.
3
A. National White Cane Day;
B. Manufacturers Awareness Month;
C. Head Start Awareness Month.

Commission Services
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Ratified.
4
To approve a cooperative agreement with the School Board of Sarasota County to provide supplemental funding for Enhanced Hurricane Protection Area (EHPA) construction work through Fiscal Year 2028.

Emergency Services
Approved.
5
To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a term contract with Rock-It Cargo USA LLC for disaster logistics services, for a three-year period, in a total amount not to exceed budgeted funds.

Emergency Services
Approved/Authorized.
6
To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a term contract agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation as reseller under Omnia Solutions and Services Contract R240303 for the purchase of IBM Maximo Subscription Services and IBM Maximo Managed Services for the IBM Cloud Managed Maximo Application Suite for one year in an amount not to exceed $445,612.26.

Enterprise Information Technology
Approved/Authorized.
7
To adopt a resolution for the delegation of authority for approval of agreements and ancillary documents related to Genesys Cloud Contact Center.

Enterprise Information Technology
Adopted.
8
To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a term contract with Windemuller Technical Services, Inc., for petroleum storage tank corrosion control and painting services, for a three-year period, in an amount not to exceed budgeted funds.

General Services
Approved/Authorized.
9
To approve a funding agreement with the Florida Department of Health for the provision of public health services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, in the amount of $2,191,959.00.

Health & Human Services
Approved.
10
To appoint Gwendolyn Ni to serve a one-year term on the Seniors Advisory Council as a Students Taking Active Roles Government Representative (STAR), effective through October 2027.

Health & Human Services
Appointed.
11
To appoint Tracy Ann Green to fill an unexpired three-year term on the Community Action Agency Board as the Representative of a Major Group / Interest in the Community, effective through October 2027.

Health & Human Services
Appointed.
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A. To approve Federally Funded Subgrant Umbrella Agreement Number E2290 with The Florida Department of Commerce and Sarasota County for Community Services Block Grant, homelessness prevention and self-sufficiency services, period of agreement July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027;
B. To authorize the County Administrator or designee to approve and execute any amendments, extensions, or ancillary documents pertaining to the agreement between Sarasota County and Florida Department of Commerce;
C. To approve the letter certifying that the Board has legal authority to receive the funds under Agreement Number E2290, Federally Funded Subgrant Umbrella Agreement between the Florida Department of Commerce and Sarasota County.

Health & Human Services
Approved/Authorized.
13
To adopt a resolution authorizing the borrowing of an amount not exceeding $1,330,000.00 from the Pooled Commercial Paper Loan Program of the Florida Local Government Finance Commission to finance costs of two water tankers.

Office of Financial Management
Adopted.
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A. To appoint Cathleen Nardi to serve an unexpired four-year term on the Citizen Tax Oversight Committee, as an At-Large representative, effective through October 2028;
B. To appoint Janet Steves to serve an unexpired four-year term on the Citizen Tax Oversight Committee, as an At-Large representative, effective through October 2028.

Office of Financial Management
Appointed.
15
To appoint Michael Calabro to serve a three-year term on the Sarasota Tree Advisory Council, effective through August 2029.

Planning and Development Services
Appointed.
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To adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance and recording of a warranty deed for the acquisition of Blue Lake Road, Sarasota, as Public Right-of-Way, and authorizing the Chair, Vice-Chair, County Administrator or designee to execute, deliver and record any and all necessary documents and instruments.

Planning and Development Services
Adopted/Authorized.
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To grant a varying width non-exclusive permanent utility easement to Florida Power and Light Company for the property located at 7730 Target Trail, Nokomis, FL.

Planning and Development Services
Granted.
18
To adopt a resolution amending Exhibit A, Neighborhood Workshop Requirements, updating the Neighborhood Workshop fee, and repealing Resolution No. 2026-117.

Planning and Development Services
Adopted.
19
To adopt eight revised and replacement Resolutions of Necessity authorizing the acquisition of seven fee simple interests, six permanent drainage and slope easements, and seven temporary construction easements for the Fruitville Road Widening Project No. 95853, which supersede the prior Resolutions of Necessity previously adopted by the Board, in order to incorporate corrected legal descriptions.

Planning and Development Services
Adopted.
20
To appoint Mark Stroik to serve a three-year term on the Waterways Advisory Council as an At-Large representative, effective through October 2029.

Stormwater
Appointed.
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To ratify and approve the Warrants dated September 7, 2026, through September 18, 2026, in the amount of $31,227,419.05, as detailed in the voucher packets filed in the Finance Department.

Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller
- WARRANTS LIST - 20261006
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Ratified/Approved.
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To approve the minutes of the meetings dated September 8, September 9, and September 18, 2026.

Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller
Approved.
23
Sitting as the Sarasota County Transportation Authority To adopt a resolution approving the Sarasota County Transit Title VI Program report and authorizing its submittal to the Federal Transit Administration.

Breeze Transit
Adopted.
Discussion Section
24
To consider the County Administrator's 2026 performance evaluation.

County Administrator
Approved a three percent pay raise.
25
To consider the County Attorney's 2026 performance evaluation.

County Attorney
Approved a three percent pay raise.
26
To provide policy guidance on the disposition of County property for affordable housing.

Planning and Development Services
- Cover memo
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To approve the Master Concept Plan for the Wellfield Park Regional Sports Complex.

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources
Approved.
Public Hearings - Presentations Upon Request
28
A. (Public hearing) To adopt Ordinance No. 2026-023, approving Unified Development Code (UDC) Amendment No. 2026-3, County-Publicly initiated amendment relating to monuments and statuary allowances in the Main Street Overlay District;
B. (Not a public hearing) Land Development Regulation Commission to find Ordinance No. 2026-023 to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. (Must be done prior to the adoption of A.)

Planning and Development Services
Found Consistent/Adopted.
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(Public hearing) To adopt a resolution approving Street Vacation Petition No. SV26-05, requesting the vacation, abandonment, and discontinuance of a 2,112-square-foot corner portion of the platted intersection at Marlin Road and Abalone Road, adjoining Parcel Identification Number (PID) 0458150066, also known as Lot 3651, South Venice Unit 13, as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 49, Public Records of Sarasota County, Florida.

Planning and Development Services
Adopted.
30
(Public hearing) To adopt a resolution regarding Coastal Setback Variance No. 79-03-26-618 for the construction of a new single-family residence and accessory structures a maximum of 42.75 feet seaward of the Sarasota County Gulf Beach Setback Line at 3999 Casey Key Rd., Nokomis, Property Identification No. 0157120015.

Planning and Development Services
Adopted.
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A. (Public hearing) To adopt Ordinance No. 2026-024, approving Critical Area Plan (CAP) Amendment No. 01-01-SP-2026, amending the S.R. 776 Corridor Plan (01-01-SP), for properties located at 25 New Jersey Avenue and 870 South McCall Road, Englewood, to allow for multi-family residential up to 9 units/acre as part of a mixed-use development;
B. (Not a public hearing) Land Development Regulation Commission to find Ordinance No. 2026-024 to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. (Must be done prior to the adoption of A.);
C. (Public hearing) To adopt Ordinance No. 2026-025, approving Rezone Petition No. 26-04, for properties located at 25 New Jersey Avenue and 870 South McCall Road, Englewood, from CN (Commercial Neighborhood) and RMF-2 (Residential Multi-Family, 9 units/acre) to CN.

Planning and Development Services
Found Consistent/Adopted.
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(Public hearing) To adopt Ordinance No. 2026-026, approving Rezone Petition No. 26-07 for property located at 101 S. Mango Street and 0 W. Green Street, Englewood, from RSF-4 to GU zone district.

Planning and Development Services
Adopted.
Reports Section
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Filed for Record List.

Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller
- FILED FOR RECORD - OCTOBER 6, 2026
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Filed.
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County Administrator
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A. To consider proposed settlement in Ruth Bejar v. Sarasota County , Case 2025-CA-2314-NC;
B. To consider proposed settlement in Yeshua’s Love Biblical Fellowship of Sarasota, Fla., Inc. and Curco Land Holdings, LLC v. Sarasota County , 2026-CA-2716-NC;
C. To consider proposed settlement in D.R. Horton, Inc; Raymond Road Property (PID Nos. 0236040014, 023801001, 0238010002, 0238080001, and 023809006) and D.R. Horton Inc. v. Sarasota County , 2026-CA-2299-NC and 2026-CA-3547-NC;
D. To consider proposed agreements with private counsel retained by Commissioners in SITC, Inc. v. Sarasota County et. al, 2026-CA-2807-NC and New Pope Holdco III, LLC v. Sarasota County et. al, 2026-CA-3599-NC;
E. Live Local Act Update.

County Attorney
Approved settlement Approved settlement with the stipulations regarding Mast concerns Denied settlement Directed OCA to negotiate with D.R. Horton and the owners of Smith Properties and, perhaps the Audubon Society, to come up with a reasonable fair market price to obtain that parcel Approved the proposed payment agreements.
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Commissioner Mast
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Commissioner Smith
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Directed staff to place Lakeview Village on an upcoming Board Agenda as a discussion item.
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Commissioner Knight
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Directed the County Administrator to draft a letter for the Chair to send to the Board Chair and CEO of Gulf Coast Community Foundation requesting a partnership to purchase the Gulf Gate Golf Course.
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Commissioner Neunder
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Chair Cutsinger
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Approved Englewood CRA requests for improved level of service for landscaping and the Sculpture Garden Property to be added as discussion items on the Agenda as soon as possible.
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Outstanding Board Assignments.

Administration
- OUTSTANDING BOARD ASSIGNMENTS 9.28.26
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Board Meeting Schedule.

Administration
- 2026 BCC SCHEDULE 09282026
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A. To adopt the Office of Fire Marshal Fire User Fee Study;
B. To adopt a resolution updating the life safety inspection fees for existing construction in accordance with the Fire Marshal Fire User Fee Study;
C. To adopt a resolution establishing rates and fees for standby fire and emergency medical services in accordance with the Fire Marshal Fire User Fee Study;
A. To adopt a resolution revising the general fee schedule for emergency medical and patient transport services; and replacing and superseding Resolution No. 2023-210.

Emergency Services
Adopted.
44
For the Board to receive an update on the Evaluation and Appraisal Review Process of the Comprehensive Plan.

Planning and Development Services
45
Presentation by the Health and Human Services Staff on the review of the Rehabilitation, Education, and Support Toward Offender Reintegration (RESTORE) program and funding opportunities.

Health & Human Services
Public Hearings - Presentations Scheduled
46
(Public hearing) To adopt a resolution regarding Coastal Setback Variance No. 79-03-26-617 for the construction of a new single-family residence and accessory structures a maximum of 36.33 feet seaward of the Gulf Beach Setback Line located at 3917 Casey Key Rd., Nokomis, Property Identification No. 0157120014.

Planning and Development Services
Adopted.
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Open to the Public
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Other Business
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