MANATEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER 1112 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, Florida August 21, 2018 Meeting video link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUlgjuGhS-qV966RU2Z7AtA

Present were: Priscilla Whisenant Trace, Chairman Robin DiSabatino, First Vice-Chairman Carol Whitmore, Second Vice-Chairman (entered during the meeting) Charles B. Smith, Third Vice-Chairman (entered during the meeting) Betsy Benac (entered during the meeting) Vanessa Baugh (entered during the meeting) Stephen R. Jonsson

Also present were: Ed Hunzeker, County Administrator Mitchell O. Palmer, County Attorney Vicki Tessmer, Board Records Supervisor, Clerk of the Circuit Court Robin Toth, Deputy Clerk, Clerk of the Circuit Court

Chairman Trace called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Philip Nation, First Baptist Church of Bradenton, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

REVISED AGENDA, UPDATE MEMORANDUM AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BC20180821DOC001 Agenda Update Memorandum BC20180821DOC002 • Item 38, Braden River Shores Sidewalk Agreement – Area and site maps were added to this item. • Item 39, Braden River Shores Wastewater Connection Agreement – A design map/alternative connection plan was added to this item. • Item 53, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement for Red Tide Management – Added to the Regular Agenda: . Authorization to execute and submit Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Grant Agreement for Red Tide Management for and within Manatee County; and . Adoption of Budget Resolution B-18-102, amending the annual budget for Manatee County, Florida, for Fiscal Year 2018 Time Certain: 2. Item 49, State of Emergency Relative to Red Tide Conditions – 9:30 a.m.; and Item 53, Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant Agreement for Red Tide Management – 9:30 a.m. 3. Item 48, Public Utility Revenue Improvement Bonds, Series 2018 – 10:00 a.m.

RECESS/RECONVENE: 9:03 a.m. – 9:07 a.m. The meeting was recessed due to lack of a quorum. The meeting reconvened with all Commissioners present.

CONSENT AGENDA – ITEMS PULLED There were no Commissioner requests.

BC MB 2018/1

AUGUST 21, 2018 (Continued)

4. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Future Agenda Items) There being no citizen comments, Chairman Trace closed Citizen Comments. BC20180821DOC003 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Consent Agenda Items Only) There being no citizen comments, Chairman Trace closed Citizen Comments. BC20180821DOC004 CONSENT AGENDA MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner DiSabatino, seconded by Commissioner Jonnson, and carried 7-0, to approve the Consent Agenda, with the changes noted in the Agenda Update Memorandum.

6. CLERK’S CONSENT AGENDA BC20180821DOC005 A. MINUTES Approved the Minutes of July 31, 2018 B. REFUNDS Approved: 1. D.R. Horton, Inc. – Sewer Facility Investment Fees, $4,984 BC20180821DOC006 2. D.R. Horton, Inc. – Sewer Facility Investment Fees, $580 BC20180821DOC007 3. Gilbert Design Build – Permit Fee, $696.04 BC20180821DOC008 4. Gilbert Design Build – Permit Fee, $924.17 BC20180821DOC009 5. Gilbert Design Build – Permit Fee, $728.45 BC20180821DOC010 6. Greg Kinney – Permit Fee, $1,517.89 BC20180821DOC011 7. Nelson Homes, Inc. – Facility Investment Fees, $5,017 BC20180821DOC012 8. Ken Nusche – Duplicate Charge, $553.50 BC20180821DOC013 9. Wally O’Connor, Jr. – Sewer Facility Investment Fees, $3,027 BC20180821DOC014 10. Olivieri Construction, Inc. – Online Transaction Error, $735.96 BC20180821DOC015 11. Pinnacle Building Corporation – Billing Error, $1,500 BC20180821DOC016 12. Solar Source – Online Transaction Error, $720 BC20180821DOC017 13. Utility Customer 259457-148377 – Meter Reading Error, $949.09 BC20180821DOC018 C. PARTIAL RELEASE OF SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT LIEN Project 3138 – 47th Avenue East Sewer, Paul W. Hartford BC20180821DOC019

7. BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/STREET WAIVER Approved street numbering waiver request by WRA Engineering, allowing named streets to be utilized in the Bayside Lake RV Resort Project BC20180821DOC020

8. BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/CODE ENFORCEMENT Reduced the fines for CE1999100123, Juan Ramirez (as previously recommended by the Special Magistrate on 7/25/18), subject to the following conditions: • The reduced fines shall be paid within 90 days, or will revert back to the original fine amount of $40,581; • Recording fees need to be collected, which total $16; and • Building and Development Services Department Director is authorized to sign the Satisfaction of Lien if the reduced fines are paid BC20180821DOC021

9. BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/CODE ENFORCEMENT Reduced the fines for CE2013030378, Dan Lawson (as previously recommended by the Special Magistrate on 7/25/18), subject to the following conditions: • The reduced fines shall be paid within 90 days, or will revert back to the original fine amount of $4,220; • Recording fees need to be collected, which total $20; and BC MB 2018/2 AUGUST 21, 2018 (Continued)

• Building and Development Services Department Director is authorized to sign Satisfaction of Lien if the reduced fines are paid BC20180821DOC022

10. BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/CODE ENFORCEMENT Reduced the fines for CE20069100073, Jesus Cruz (as previously recommended by the Special Magistrate on 7/25/18), subject to the following conditions: • The reduced fines shall be paid within 90 days, or will revert back to the original fine amount of $198,945; • Recording fees need to be collected, which total $20; and • Building and Development Services Department Director is authorized to sign Satisfaction of Lien if the reduced fines are paid BC20180821DOC023

11. BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/CODE ENFORCEMENT Reduced the fines for CE2012090351, TE Partners, Inc., (as previously recommended by the Special Magistrate on 7/25/18), subject to the following conditions: • The reduced fines shall be paid within 90 days, or will revert back to the original fine amount of $29,170; • Recording fees need to be collected, which total $20; and • Building and Development Services Department Director is authorized to sign Satisfactions of Lien if the reduced fines are paid BC20180821DOC024

12. BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/CODE ENFORCEMENT Reduced the fines for CE2015090679, Branch, Fox, Boyle, Marina, Wadsworth Kroger, Bagshaw, Kroger, and Silva, to $0, plus $0 recording fees (as previously recommended by the Special Magistrate on 7/25/18), subject to the following condition: • Building and Development Services Department Director is authorized to sign Satisfaction of Lien BC20180821DOC025

13. CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU/AMENDMENT/ ART WALK Authorized the County Administrator to execute Amendment Three to Reimbursement Agreement (12/1/15) for Capital Improvements with Realize Bradenton, Inc., to increase the first initial payment from $25,000 to $67,500, due to the provision of additional artwork services along the Bradenton Riverwalk being ahead of schedule and based on deliverables already received, leaving the remaining balance of $82,500 to be reimbursed when in receipt of a seven-foot sculpture to be installed at Bradenton Riverwalk, totaling an already-approved aggregate amount of up to $150,000 BC20180821DOC026

14. CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU/AMENDMENT/RIVER-FEST REGATTA EVENT Authorized the County Administrator to execute Amendment Five with City of Bradenton to Reimbursement Agreement (with Bradenton Downtown Development Authority, 6/3/14), for reimbursement of expenditures up to $200,000, for the 2019 Bradenton Area River-Fest Regatta Event (2/9/19), and extend the duration of the initial agreement to June 24, 2019, reflecting the exercise of the last of the options to extend the agreement BC20180821DOC027

15. CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU/AGREEMENT/2018 SANDBLAST Authorized the County Administrator to execute Reimbursement Agreement with Keep Manatee Beautiful, for the 2018 Sandblast Event (11/3/18) to be held at Manatee Public Beach BC20180821DOC028 16. CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU/AGREEMENT/2018 SYMPHONY ON THE SAND Authorized the County Administrator to execute Reimbursement Agreement with Anna Maria Island Community Orchestra & Chorus, Inc., for the 2018 Symphony on the Sand Event (11/10/18) to be held at Coquina Beach BC20180821DOC029 BC MB 2018/3 AUGUST 21, 2018 (Continued)

17. CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU/RESOLUTION/PREMIER SPORTS CAMPUS • Adopted Resolution R-18-031, confirming a short-term Interfund Loan in an amount not to exceed $800,000 from the Unincorporated Services Fund (107) to the Tourist Development Tax Fund (103) for the advancement of funds for costs related to capital improvements for Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch; and • Adopted Budget Amendment Resolution B-18-046, amending the annual budget for Manatee County, for Fiscal Year 2018 BC20180821DOC030

18. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION Adopted Budget Amendment Resolution B-18-100 BC20180821DOC031

19. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/CHANGE ORDER/CLEAN DIESEL TROLLEY Authorized the County Administrator, or designee, to purchase one 35-foot Gillig Low Floor, Clean Diesel Trolley for Public Works Department, Transit Division, from Gillig LLC, utilizing the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority Consortium (LYNX) agreement 14-C09, for the price of $545,589, bringing the revised, total purchase amount to $2,584,061 BC20180821DOC032 20. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/RESOLUTION/ESCO INTERFUND LOAN EXTENSION Adopted Resolution R-18-113, authorizing an extension on an Interfund Loan used to advance funds for the ESCO (Energy Service Company) Energy-Reduction Project with FPL Services BC20180821DOC033 21. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/RESOLUTION/DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE DISCLOSURE Adopted Resolution R-18-143, requesting confidential sales taxpayer account information from the Department of Revenue BC20180821DOC034

22. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL/JANITORIAL CLEANING SERVICES • Awarded a two-year Agreement with the option for two additional, two-year renewals for Janitorial Clean Services to Sunshine Cleaning Systems, Inc., for a not-to-exceed annual amount of $900,000; and • Authorized the County Administrator, or designee, to execute Agreement 18- R067627BLS BC20180821DOC035

23. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/TAX ROLL EXTENSION Executed letter to Ken Burton, Jr., Manatee County Tax Collector, confirming approval to extend the tax roll prior to completion of Value Adjustment Board hearings BC20180821DOC036

24. NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES/GRANT/AGREEMENT Accepted and executed Americorps Contract Agreement Planning Grant 2018-2019 with Florida Commission on Community Service, dba Volunteer Florida, for the Manatee County Opioid Abuse Prevention Program, in the amount of $86,429 ($30,059 Grant award; $56,370 Manatee County), for the time period August 1, 2018, through July 30, 2019 BC20180821DOC037

25. PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES/RESOLUTION/FEE SCHEDULE Adopted Resolution R-18-137, amending Resolution R-18-065, and providing changes to the Parks and Natural Resources Fee Schedule, effective August 21, 2018 BC20180821DOC038

26. PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES/RESOLUTION/BEACH EROSION CONTROL BUDGET PLAN Adopted Resolution R-18-064, authorizing Parks and Natural Resources Department to file a long-range beach erosion control budget plan with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection BC20180821DOC039

BC MB 2018/4 AUGUST 21, 2018 (Continued)

27. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/DEEDS AND EASEMENTS • Adopted Resolution R-18-108, authorizing the exchange of real property with Gateway Commons of Manatee LLC and Gateway Commons East LLC, for property located at Buffalo Road and Moccasin Wallow Road, Palmetto; • Executed County Deed from Gateway Commons of Manatee LLC, and Gatewood Commons East LLC; and • Accepted Stormwater Drainage Easement granting the County new Stormwater discharge for the future buildout of Buffalo Road BC20180821DOC040

28. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/CONTRACT Executed Contract for Sale and Purchase from Christine L. Herendeen, Trustee in Bankruptcy for the Bankruptcy Estate of William L. Manfull, for unimproved and vacant and loosely defined as an island located within the Braden River (Parcel 125), for the 44th Avenue East Road Improvement Project, from 45th Street East to 44th Avenue Plaza East BC20180821DOC041

29. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/DEEDS AND EASEMENTS Renounced and Rejected Quit Claim Deed from JAMIC 1812 LLC, for property located on 44th Avenue East, Bradenton, recorded in Official Records Book 2693, Page 6494 (never accepted by the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners) BC20180821DOC042

30. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/RESOLUTION/CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE • Adopted Resolution R-18-111, authorizing conveyance of County property to Palma Sola Botanical Park Foundation, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, for property located at 9800 17th Avenue Northwest, Bradenton; • Executed Contract for Sale and Purchase of Real Property with Palma Sola Botanical Park Foundation, Inc.; • Executed Lease Agreement with Palma Sola Botanical Park Foundation, Inc.; and • Executed and authorized recording of County Deed from Manatee County to Palma Sola Botanical Park Foundation, Inc. BC20180821DOC043

31. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/LANDFILL TIPPING FEES/2018 RED TIDE EVENT Authorized waiver of landfill tipping fees at the Lena Road Landfill, for fish collected during the 2018 Red Tide Event, effective August 9, 2018, until September 9, 2018 BC20180821DOC044

32. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/DEEDS AND EASEMENTS • Accepted and authorized recording of Warranty Deed from JMDH Real Estate of Sarasota LLC, to Manatee County, for property located at 1361 West University Parkway, Sarasota; • Authorized recording of Permanent Utilities Easement from JMDH Real Estate of Sarasota LLC, for 560 square feet needed to access the water main for maintenance; and • Authorized Recording of Affidavit of Ownership and Encumbrances from Brian Emmert, as Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of JMDH Real Estate of Sarasota LLC BC20180821DOC045 33. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/DEEDS AND EASEMENTS Accepted recorded Warranty Deed from James L. McClintock and Carol L. McClintock, for property located at 4725 44th Avenue East, Bradenton (Parcel 104), necessary for the 44th Avenue East Road Improvement Project, from 45th Street East to 44th Avenue Plaza East BC20180821DOC046 34. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/DEEDS AND EASEMENTS Accepted recorded Warranty Deed from Danny R. Overstreet, for property located at 4711 44th Avenue East, Bradenton (Parcel 103), for the 44th Avenue East Road Improvement

BC MB 2018/5 AUGUST 21, 2018 (Continued)

Project, from 45th Street East to 44th Avenue Plaza East BC20180821DOC047

35. PUBLIC SAFETY/RESOLUTION/COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN • Adopted Resolution R-18-118, adopting the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan 2018; and • Executed Letter of Promulgation, as required by the Florida Division of Emergency Management BC20180821DOC048

36. PUBLIC WORKS/AGREEMENT/SWFWMD/REAL-TIME DATA COLLECTION Executed Cooperative Agreement with Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), to provide greater reliability of access to Near Real-Time Data Collection, allow for increased data security, and enable Manatee County to be the responsible party for bearing the costs for the data collection/transmission sites BC20180821DOC049

37. PUBLIC WORKS/GRANT/AGREEMENT/TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED Adopted Resolution R-18-142, authorizing (1) Submittal of Amended Capital and Operating Assistant Grant Applications to Florida Department of Transportation, for FY 2018 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 grant funding for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities; and (2) The Public Works Director or Transit Division Manager to execute grant funding documents for FTA Section 5310 capital and/or operating assistance approved funding BC20180821DOC050

38. PUBLIC WORKS/AGREEMENT/BRADEN RIVER SHORES SIDEWALK Authorized the County Administrator to execute the Braden River Shores Sidewalk Agreement, allowing D.R. Horton, Inc., (Developer), to satisfy the obligation to construct a sidewalk along portions of 26th Avenue East through a payment in-lieu-of construction BC20180821DOC051

39. PUBLIC WORKS/AGREEMENT/ BRADEN RIVER SHORES WASTEWATER CONNECTION Executed Braden River Shores Alternative Wastewater Connection Agreement with D.R. Horton, Inc., granting the Developer permission to connect a 417-single-family unit development off 26th Avenue East to the County’s wastewater collection system in a method deviating from the County’s Wastewater Master System Master Plan, as outlined in the agreement BC20180821DOC052

40. PUBLIC WORKS/RESOLUTION/FIXED-ROUTE SERVICE FARES Adopted Resolution R-18-138, updating the Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) fixed-route fare structure, reflecting new Fixed and Flex Route fare categories benefitting passengers with an effective date of September 1, 2018; rescinding Fixed Route Transit Bus Fares in Resolution R-14-087; and rescinding any other previously-adopted Resolutions establishing Fixed Route Transit Bus Fares at such time as the fares provided in Resolution R-18-138 become effective BC20180821DOC053

41. PUBLIC WORKS/SURPLUS EQUIPMENT Authorized to classify property, which is uneconomical to upgrade or repair as surplus per Florida Statute 274.05, to enable appropriate and authorized disposition of said property, authorized disposition of said property, and authorization to thereafter dispose of such property BC20180821DOC054

42. PUBLIC WORKS/SURPLUS VEHICLES Authorized to classify vehicles, which are uneconomical to operate as surplus per Florida Statute 274.05, to enable appropriate and authorized disposition of said property, and authorized to thereafter dispose of such property BC20180821DOC055 BC MB 2018/6 AUGUST 21, 2018 (Continued)

43. UTILITIES/SERVICE FEE WAIVER Authorized to waive a total of $550 in service fees that were assessed to utility customer accounts for returned bank items BC20180821DOC056 (End Consent Agenda)

45. BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/ORDINANCES/ARTISAN LAKES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CDD) A duly advertised public hearing was held to consider adoption of Ordinance 18-30, contracting the boundaries of the Artisan Lakes CDD.

Mitchell O. Palmer, County Attorney, read the request into the record.

A motion was made by Commissioner DiSabatino and seconded by Commissioner Baugh, to adopt Ordinance 18-30, contracting the boundaries of the Artisan Lakes CDD.

Jerry Earlywine, Attorney representing the applicant, responded to questions regarding CDD assessments and reasons for reducing the boundary. There is a request to establish a new CDD on the property being removed from this district (Ordinance 18-31, Item 46).

Dr. Allen Podis questioned the financial impacts to the residents of the community, because the CDD has not provided any information to the homeowners.

There being no further public comment, Chairman Trace closed public comment.

The motion carried 7-0. BC20180821DOC057

46. BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/ORDINANCES/ARTISAN LAKES EAST CDD A duly advertised public hearing was held to consider adoption of Ordinance 18-31, to establish Artisan Lakes East CDD.

Mitchell O. Palmer, County Attorney, read the request into the record.

A motion was made by Commissioner Baugh and seconded by Commissioner DiSabatino, to adopt Ordinance 18-31, to establish Artisan Lakes East CDD.

There being no public comment, Chairman Trace closed public comment.

The motion carried 7-0. BC20180821DOC058

47. BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/ORDINANCES/THE AVIARY AT RUTLAND RANCH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (CDD) A duly advertised public hearing was held to consider adoption of Ordinance 18-32, to establish The Aviary at Rutland Ranch CDD.

Mitchell O. Palmer, County Attorney, read the request into the record.

A motion was made by Commissioner DiSabatino and seconded by Commissioner Baugh, to adopt Ordinance 18-32, to establish The Aviary at Rutland Ranch CDD.

There being no public comment, Chairman Trace closed public comment.

The motion carried 7-0. BC20180821DOC059

BC MB 2018/7 AUGUST 21, 2018 (Continued)

50. PUBLIC WORKS/2018 TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN MAJOR UPDATE William Steele, Transit Division Manager, requested adoption of Resolution R-18-141, approving the Manatee County 2018 Ten Year Transit Development Plan (TDP) Major Update, and authorize submission of the Plan to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

Ryan Suarez, Transit Division Planning Manager, stated the Plan is identified as a Draft Report with the agenda packet and will become a Final Report upon Board approval. He utilized a slide presentation highlighting infrastructure and technology improvements, public outreach, optimized service and operations in service areas, service hours reallocated to the service network, ADA bus stop improvements, infrastructure upgrades and branding, an on-demand service, a Light Duty Vehicle Pilot Program, real-time bus information, mobile ticketing, FTA Bus and Bus Facilities Grant, TDP Implementation Plan, consolidation of Route 99/U.S. 41, and fixed route service to St. Petersburg.

Discussion occurred regarding the success of park and ride to the beach, capacity for bike racks on buses and at bus stops, bus shelters, the goal is to reach 375 handy bus trips per day, pilot program for a beach shuttle, pre-paid fare program for handy bus, sponsoring a passenger on limited income, and mail inserts in utility bills offering donation opportunities and/or the ability to purchase a bus pass for elderly and transportation disadvantaged riders.

Motion – Explore donation opportunities A motion was made by Commissioner DiSabatino and seconded by Commissioner Whitmore, to explore setting up a mechanism to collect donations to help support/subsidize transportation disadvantaged/handy bus passengers and include information in utility bills.

There being no public comment, Chairman Trace closed public comment.

The motion carried 7-0.

Motion – Adopt Resolution R-18-141 A motion was made by Commissioner DiSabatino, seconded by Commissioner Whitmore and carried 7-0, to adopt Resolution R-18-141, approving the Manatee County 2018 Transit Development Plan Major Update and submission to the Florida Department of Transportation District 1 Public Transit Office. BC20180821DOC060

49. STATE OF EMERGENCY RELATIVE TO RED TIDE CONDITIONS Robert Smith, Public Safety Director, requested adoption of Resolution R-18-145, declaring a State of Local Emergency relative to red tide. This is an administrative step to allow the County to apply for any State or Federal funding if it becomes available. The Citizens Information Center hotline is operational, there is no plan to activate the Emergency Operations Center, and it will stay at a Level 3 Monitoring.

Brief discussion occurred regarding opportunities for funding reimbursements through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and why the particular company to perform clean-up services was chosen.

A motion was made Commissioner Jonsson, to adopt R-18-145, as presented. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Baugh.

BC MB 2018/8 AUGUST 21, 2018 (Continued)

Honorable John Chappie, Bradenton Beach Mayor, thanked the Board for the County’s efforts in the monitoring and cleanup actions.

Stuart Smith, representing the Wild Oak Bay Community, submitted questions regarding the clean-up efforts, commented on the accumulation of dead fish and commended the County for action taken to date.

There being no further public comment, Chairman Trace closed public comment.

The motion carried 7-0. BC20180821DOC061

53. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/FDEP GRANT AGREEMENT FOR RED TIDE MANAGEMENT Charlie Hunsicker, Parks and Natural Resources Director, reported on actions taken to clean up the beaches and other public places throughout the County, the hiring of a contractor to remove floating fish from the canals, the grant application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to fund the contract response, and a volunteer clean-up effort on the Palma Sola Causeway planned on August 22.

Lengthy discussion occurred regarding the efforts of neighboring counties, community involvement, the red tide organism is in the Gulf waters at all times, the contractor is willing to hire subcontractors under certain parameters, provide dumpsters to allow citizens to help clean-up, facilitate groups of volunteers, deployment of dumpsters on public property has been accomplished, difficulties with placing dumpsters on private property, use of inmates to help with fish removal and deployments from Hardee Correctional Center, disbursement of federal funds for continued research of the cause and lingering effects of red tide, this is an unprecedented red tide event, a public health issue, possibility of getting assistance from Keep Manatee Beautiful volunteer groups, time is needed to assess the situation, Sarasota County is cleaning their beaches, asking Manatee County to be responsible for the entire cleanup is not reasonable, County is limited in offsetting the situation, Manatee County cannot accept responsibility of Mother Nature, staff is working diligently to clean the beaches, Bradenton Herald is publishing negative images, the press needs to publish the efforts of Manatee County, there is an organization that has an agreement with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FFWCC) and must follow FDEP rules and guidelines.

Charlie Bishop, Property Management Director, and Carmine Demilio, Parks Operations Manager, advised that staff has worked with homeowner associations to secure locations to place dumpsters within communities, and is willing to work with other communities to secure additional locations.

Ed Hunzeker, County Administrator, stated the Board and citizens will be kept informed of the cost of this ongoing challenge. He noted there is a finite amount of money available.

Mr. Hunsicker thanked County staff for volunteering at the citizen information center over the weekend. He also thanked the Sheriff’s office for helicopter assessments in order to determine hot spots and prioritize the next response.

Motion – Grant Agreement A motion was made by Commissioner Whitmore and seconded by Commissioner Baugh, to authorize execution and submittal of FDEP Grant Agreement for Red Tide Management for and within Manatee County.

BC MB 2018/9 AUGUST 21, 2018 (Continued)

There being no public comment, Chairman Trace closed public comment.

The motion carried 7-0.

Motion – Budget Amendment A motion was made by Commissioner Whitmore and seconded by Commissioner Jonsson, to adopt Budget Amendment Resolution B-18-102, amending the annual budget for Manatee County, Florida, for Fiscal Year 2018.

There being no public comment, Chairman Trace closed public comment.

The motion carried 7-0.

John Banyas, Cortez Bait & Seafood, requested a letter of support to the FFWCC for a temporary emergency permit to harvest commercial-viable mullet, using mesh-sized nets greater than two inches within five miles of the red tide.

Discussion ensued regarding the long-term impacts to fishermen and the requirements for mullet fishing are limited.

Motion – Letter of Support A motion was made by Commissioner Baugh, seconded by Commissioner Whitmore and carried 7-0, to authorize the Chairman to sign a letter to the FFWCC. BC20180821DOC062

48. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/PUBLIC UTILITIES REVENUE IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2018 Jan Brewer, Financial Management Director, and Wendell Gaertner, Financial Advisor, reviewed the request for adoption of Resolution R-18-135, authorizing the issuance of Public Utilities System Revenue Improvement Bonds, Series 2018, in an amount not to exceed $75,000,000. Staff has reviewed ratings with Moody & Fitch and Moody reaffirmed an AA bond rating, but Fitch upgraded the County to an AAA bond rating.

Discussion was held regarding the Utility Department is solely responsible for the repayment of these bonds, maintaining the AAA rating, possibility to make some of the bonds available to local brokers, and the advantages to using a competitive sale basis.

There being no public comment, Chairman Trace closed public comment.

A motion was made by Commissioner Benac and seconded by Commissioner Jonsson, to adopt Resolution R-18-135, authorizing the issuance of Public Utilities Revenue Improvement Bonds, Series 2018 (the “2018 Bonds”), in an amount not to exceed $75,000,000. The motion carried 7-0.

Ed Hunzeker, County Administrator, commended Ms. Brewer and Mike Gore, Utilities Director, on their efforts in preparing this matter to present to the Board. BC20180821DOC063

51. REDEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY/NORTHWEST COUNTY PLAN Geri Lopez, Director, Redevelopment and Economic Opportunity (REO), outlined recommendations on how to proceed with the economic development of the Northwest County area (per 7/24/18 action), including engaging an engineering consultant to develop a Northwest County Plan. An aerial map of the Northwest County Plan Boundary was displayed.

BC MB 2018/10 AUGUST 21, 2018 (Continued)

Companies, property owners and site developers have advised that there is a general lack of infrastructure investment (water/sewer capacity, transportation, environmental, Stormwater) to make the northwest county area shovel ready for light and heavy industrial companies seeking to locate and take advantage of access to Port Manatee, CSX rail access and proximity to I-75 and I-275. These issues prevent the area from being competitive with other areas of the state and southeastern United States in attracting major economic development projects.

The study would encompass an area, from I-75 west to the water and I-275 north, to the Manatee County line. The larger focus area will provide a comprehensive look at existing infrastructure, the gaps and needs, as well as a market analysis to identify industry sectors and a vision of potential growth scenarios in order to move forward. Staff envisions the study to be a six-month time frame, and area stakeholders will be engaged to provide feedback and ideas. Staff intends to fund the study from existing Port TIF Funds (Tax Increment Financing). Consultant fees will be funded by a budget amendment once the scope of services is refined.

Discussion ensued regarding land in this area is privately owned, concern of spending County dollars to retain a consultant to perform a study on land that the County does not own, area landowners should be involved and share the cost of the study with the County, future growth would pay for infrastructure, how much funding is set aside to perform the study, estimated cost of the study, balance of Port TIF Funds, an infrastructure plan is needed on how this area could be developed in conjunction with Port Manatee for industrial uses and job-creating activity, do not land-lock Port Manatee, TIF funds must be spent within the TIF district, the Port has invested significant resources in this area, how to bring manufacturing businesses and greater employment-based uses near Port Manatee, area businesses will not get involved if the County does not have a plan, what level of road capacity is needed in order to accommodate buildout in this area, proceed with the recommended action and pursue a joint partnership with surrounding land owners, County should be prudent on investing in properties surrounding the Port, Port Connector Study undertaken by FDOT (approved 3/11/08) was funded by taxpayers, Connector Study was put on hold due to the recession, and whether the Port Connector Study should be updated.

Glen Gibellina spoke in opposition to the request.

There being no further public comment, Chairman Trace closed public comment.

A motion was made by Commissioner Baugh and seconded by Commissioner DiSabatino, to authorize staff to proceed with engaging an engineering consultant to develop a Northwest County Plan. The motion carried 5-2, with Commissioners Jonsson and Smith voting nay. BC20180821DOC064

52. ADMINISTRATOR /DASHBOARD REPORT – JULY 2018 Ed Hunzeker, County Administrator, presented the Dashboard Report for July 2018. The report is provided for information only.

Brief discussion occurred regarding activity on both residential and commercial building permits are up over last two years, but property tax revenues are not matching this, and staff will continue to monitor this.

There being no public comment, Chairman Trace closed public comment. No Board action is required. BC20180821DOC065 BC MB 2018/11 AUGUST 21, 2018 (Continued)

COMMISSIONERS’ COMMENTS Commissioner Whitmore • Noted the School Board will be rewriting its policy for the use of tourniquets by school nurses during emergencies

Commissioner Jonnson • Ask about the status of the State’s allocation of approximately $4 million in sales tax revenues to Manatee County that should have gone to Sarasota

Ed Hunzeker, County Administrator, advised that County staff and the Clerk continue to monitor the situation; however, there has been no communication from the State since the initial reporting of the error.

Discussed ensued that the County needs to get something in writing from the State.

Commissioner DiSabatino • As a follow up to the August 7th request from Rosalie Rinehart for assistance with finding housing, Commissioner DiSabatino reported that Ms. Rinehart and her brother have found a new apartment. • Noted that Harvey Vengroff is working to acquire properties to develop additional workforce housing

Commissioner Baugh • Requested that staff look into the possibility of extending Lena Road, from S.R. 64 to S.R. 70 • Asked if the study regarding Honore Avenue could come back to the Board earlier than October

Mr. Hunzeker stated he would respond back to Commissioner Baugh tomorrow.

Commissioner Smith • Commented on the effects of red tide

ADJOURN There being no further business, Chairman Trace adjourned the meeting at 12:08 p.m.

Minutes Approved: September 25, 2018

BC MB 2018/12