NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant Section 401.25, Fla. Stat. and Section 2-13-55 of the Manatee County Code of Ordinances, that the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on September 24, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (or as soon thereafter as may be heard), located on the first floor of the Manatee County Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida, to consider and act upon the following matter:

 Duette Fire and Rescue District’s application for a Certificate of Public Convenience to provide Advanced Life Support Non-Transport Services in Manatee County

All interested parties are invited to appear at this hearing and be heard, subject to the proper rules of conduct. Additionally, any public comments submitted will be considered by the Board of County Commissioners and entered in the record. Link to: Public Comment

Copies of the application and supporting documents and the Public Safety Director’s report and recommendation are available for public inspection from 8:00 a.m. to    5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Manatee County Public Safety Center, 2101 47^th Terrace East,  Bradenton, Florida. These documents are also available on the County’s website.  Link to:  Agendas

Interested parties may obtain assistance regarding this matter by calling (941) 749-3070  or emailing at [email protected] during normal business hours.

In accordance with Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal  any decision made with respect to any matters considered at such meeting or hearing, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, that person may need to assure 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.

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 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], at 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.

SAID HEARING MAY BE CONTINUED FROM TIME TO TIME PENDING      ADJOURNMENTS.

MANATEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Manatee County Public Safety Department

Manatee County, Florida

Date Published: September 12, 2024