Notice of Public Meeting on the Intent to Seek Community Development Block Building Grant Disaster Recovery Funding

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County, Florida will hold a public hearing on the 20^th day of May, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter in the Commission Chambers on the First Floor of the Manatee County Government Administrative Center, located at 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34205, to discuss possible application to Rebuild Florida Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program (HMGMP) Application for the Manatee County R. Dan Nolan Middle School, Generator grant award.

The background information about this agenda item:

• The Florida Department of Commerce (Florida Commerce) allocated $82 million to the Rebuild Florida Hurricane Ian Hazard Mitigation Grant Match Program (HMGMP) to assist local government eligible for Florida Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) which requires a 25% local match.
• On February 10, 2025, the County received notice from FEMA that the R. Dan Nolan Middle School, Generator funding request was approved and requires the County to provide $1,015,520.00 in local funding.
• FloridaCommerce has informed the County of their intent to award local match funding for the Manatee County R. Dan Nolan Middle School, Generator as part of the HMGMP.
• To verify project eligibility for the match program an application and other documents must be completed and submitted to FloridaCommerce.
• R. Dan Nolan Middle School is the County’s special needs shelter and  relies on a temporary generator during storm season. To ensure reliable power is always available to support the County’s vulnerable population, there is a need to install a permanent generator. This project will include the design, permit, and construction of a permanent generator with automatic transfer switch at this critical shelter facility. The proposed project cost is $4,062,080.

All persons interested in this grant are welcome to attend this meeting. Written comments can be delivered to the Board of County Commissioners, at Commission Chambers on the First Floor of the Manatee County Government Administrative Center, located at: 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida 34205, or submit online at https://www.mymanatee.org/government/board_of_county_commissioners/bcc_meetings_and_agendas/submit_public_comment no later than the start of the meeting to ensure placement in the official record of the hearing.

The Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County, Florida does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, religion or disability. If you require specific accommodations to participate in the public hearing, please contact Carmine DeMilio, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at (941) 748-4501, ext. 6016 or [email protected] at least 3 business days prior to the scheduled hearing.

Date Published: May 2, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, that the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners (Board) will hold a public hearing on May 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (or as soon thereafter as may be heard), in the Patricia M. Glass Chambers, Manatee County Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida, to consider, act upon, enact, or reject the following matter:

The Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County, Florida, proposes to adopt the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE 25-29

AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO COURT COSTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 2-2, ARTICLE I, SECTIONS 2-2-4.1 AND 2-2-4.5 OF THE MANATEE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES; MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Interested parties may examine the proposed ordinance and related documents and may obtain assistance regarding this matter from the Office of the County Attorney, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, 9^th Floor, Bradenton, Florida; telephone number (941) 745-3750; e-mail to: [email protected].

All interested parties may appear and be heard at the meeting with respect to the proposed ordinance, subject to the proper rules of conduct. According to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, any person desiring to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter considered at said Public Hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony or evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Rules of procedure for Public Comment and Citizen’s Comments (including time limits) are governed by Resolution R-25-013, Restated Rules of Procedure (adopted 1/28/25).

Please send comments to:  Manatee County Attorney’s Office

1112 Manatee Avenue West, Suite 969

Bradenton, FL 34205

[email protected]

 Americans with Disabilities:  The Board of County Commissioners does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability. Manatee County is committed to providing full access to facilities, programs, and services to all, as well as supporting the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities in its workforce in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Acts of 1990 (ADA) and as amended (“ADAA”), and 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation for this meeting as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or assistance with accessing any of these documents, should contact Carmine DeMilio, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at (941)792-4501 ext. 6016 or [email protected], as least 3 business days prior to the scheduled meeting. If you are deaf/hard of hearing and require the services of an interpreter, please contact the Florida Relay Service at 711.

THIS HEARING MAY BE CONTINUED FROM TIME-TO-TIME PENDING ADJOURNMENTS.

MANATEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Office of the County Attorney

Manatee County, Florida

Date Published: May 9, 2025 

Ordinance 25-29 Business Impact Estimate

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 125.66 of Florida Statutes, that the Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County, Florida, will conduct a public hearing in the Manatee County Government Administration Building, Honorable Patricia M. Glass Chambers, First Floor, on May 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., or soon thereafter, to consider, act upon, enact or reject the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. R-25-079

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REGARDING PUBLIC FINANCE, TO CHANGE THE INFRASTRUCTURE SALES TAX PROJECT AND EQUIPMENT LIST TO ADD A PROJECT IN THE TRANSPORTATION CATEGORY – SIDEWALKS SUBCATEGORY PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Interested parties may appear and be heard at the meeting with respect to the proposed Resolution and related Ordinance. Pursuant to Section 286.0105 of Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter to be considered at the meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, she or he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record would include any testimony or evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 

The proposed Resolution and related Ordinance are available for public inspection at the offices of the Manatee County Financial Management Department, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, 7^th Floor, Bradenton, FL 34205, during regular business hours. A reasonable charge may be made for the provision of copies. 

Americans with Disabilities: The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual's disability status. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspect of the Commission's functions including one's access to and participation in public hearings. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodation for this meeting as provided for in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), should contact Carmine DeMilio at (941) 792-8784 Ext. 8203 or [email protected].

Date Published: May 7, 2025