Bradenton public meetings in 2025

Tree & Land Preservation Board Meeting

The Tree & Land Preservation Board will approve August 2025 meeting minutes and hear reports on recent tree removal permits. New business includes discussion of a community forestry grant, a public‑property tree planting education, a strategic plan for 2026, the 2026 meeting calendar, and a proposal to request city funding for a 2025‑2026 tree giveaway.

• Approval of August 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Community Forestry Capacity Grant Application
• Discussion of Public Property Tree Planting Educational Opportunity
• Discussion of 2025‑2026 Tree Giveaway proposal and funding request

Tree & Land Preservation Board Meeting

The Tree & Land Preservation Board will discuss planning for Florida Arbor Day on January 16, 2026. The board is also reviewing the Notable Tree Program, tree giveaways, and the distribution of tree protection information.

• Planning for Florida Arbor Day (January 16, 2026)
• Notable Tree Program discussion
• Tree giveaways discussion
• Tree Protection Information Distribution discussion
• Silva Cell Presentation

Tree & Land Preservation Board Meeting

This meeting includes approval of minutes from October and November 2025, a staff report on tree removal permits (marked N/A), and discussion of the Notable Tree Program using photographs of three properties. The board will also discuss future tree giveaways and events for 2026. Citizen comment and board member comments are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from October 17, 2025 and November 21, 2025 Tree and Land Conservation Board meetings
• Discussion of Notable Tree Program with photographs of 102 14th Street East, 1804 6th Avenue West, and 2707 17th Avenue West
• Discussion of future plans for tree giveaways and events in 2026

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will review Ordinance 4066, which proposes changes to the Comprehensive Plan regarding coastal development. The body is considering recommending the approval of amendments to the Future Land Use Element and the omission of a policy regarding land use and density in the Coastal High Hazard Area.

• Ordinance 4066: Text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan related to coastal development

Planning Commission Meeting

The Bradenton Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations to City Council on several land-use items, including a text amendment to modify allowable fence heights for residential and non-residential properties. They will also consider special use permits for a drive-thru restaurant, a group care facility, and a dock, as well as variances for signs and an electronic billboard.

• Text amendment (Ordinance 4065) to modify residential and non-residential fence height, location, and retaining wall limits
• Special use permit for a drive-thru restaurant at 604/608 2nd Street East (T-5 Urban Center)
• Special use permit for a group care facility at 1512 Ballard Park Drive (T4-O district)
• Variance for a 55.2 sq ft wall sign at 315 41st Street West
• Form-based code adjustment for an electronic billboard (400 sq ft, 35 ft tall) at 102 Manatee Avenue East

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on three special use permits and review first readings for ordinances regarding fence regulations and property maintenance. The body is also deciding on several vehicle purchases for Public Works and the approval of various city resolutions.

• Special use permit for a drive-thru restaurant at 126 5th Avenue Drive East, 604 2nd Street East, and 608 2nd Street East
• Special use permit for a group care facility at 1512 Ballard Park Dr.
• Special use permit for a dock at 2435 Riverview Blvd
• Purchase of five vehicles for Public Works totaling $1,393,213.25, including a Peterbilt 520 for $410,591.00
• Ordinance 4065 to modify residential and non-residential fence height and location

Firefighters' Retirement System Pension Board of Trustees Meeting

The board approved several items unanimously. It stopped disability affidavits at normal retirement age, accepted the September 30, 2024 expenses and the October 1 valuation report, and set the plan’s assumed investment return at 7.00% for the next years. The consent agenda and the 2025 FPPTA membership renewal were also approved. All motions carried 5‑0.

• Approved disability affidavits to cease at normal retirement age (motion by Steve Rissler, second by Corey Phipps, 5-0)
• Approved September 9, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Dave Foxall, second by Corey Phipps, 5-0)
• Approved September 30, 2024 expenses as presented (motion by Dave Foxall, second by Corey Phipps, 5-0)
• Approved October 1, 2024 valuation report (motion by Dave Foxall, second by Larry Covins, 5-0)
• Set plan’s declaration of returns at 7.00% for the next years (motion by Steve Rissler, second by Dave Foxall, 5-0)
• Approved consent agenda invoices and fund activity report (motion by Larry Covins, second by Steve Rissler, 5-0)
• Approved renewal of 2025 FPPTA Board membership ($750) (motion by Larry Covins, second by Dave Foxall, 5-0)

Firefighters' Retirement System Pension Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the December 2023 meeting minutes (3‑0) and the September 30, 2023 audit (3‑0). They amended the Investment Policy Statement to replace the intermediate aggregate bond index with the U.S. aggregate bond (3‑0) and approved a $700,000 redemption from Polaris, allocating proceeds equally to GSIYX and RERGX (3‑0). The board also approved a $12,500 fee for an experience study and authorized the chairman to sign the AndCo consent agreement for the firm’s change in control.

• Approved December 2023 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved September 30, 2023 audit report (3‑0)
• Amended Investment Policy Statement to use U.S. aggregate bond index (3‑0)
• Approved $700,000 redemption from Polaris, split 50% to GSIYX and 50% to RERGX (3‑0)
• Approved $12,500 fee for Foster & Foster experience study (3‑0)
• Tabled execution of Harrison Street documents until next meeting (3‑0)
• Authorized chairman to sign AndCo consent agreement for change in control
• Approved October 1, 2023 valuation report (3‑0)

Firefighters' Retirement System Pension Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the public comment policy and postponed the Harrison Street investment. They terminated the Allspring Dynamic All Cap Growth Equity fund and moved its proceeds to the Nuveen Winslow Capital Management fund. The board also updated operating rules, reassigned the legal contract to KKJL, and approved the consent agenda including invoices.

• Approved March 5, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved public comment policy (5-0)
• Postponed Harrison Street investment (5-0)
• Terminated Allspring fund and moved proceeds to Winslow fund (5-0)
• Tabled Private Debt Primer (5-0)
• Approved updating Operating Rules & Procedures (4-0)
• Approved assignment of Christiansen & Dehner contract to KKJL (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda and invoices (5-0)

Firefighters Retirement System Pension Board of Trustees

The trustees approved the 2023‑2024 budget as presented and authorized Tom Woods to pay for his own annuity factor work. They approved the Salem Trust retiree portal without ACH changes, reallocated $2.5 million from the Allspring Growth Fund, and moved $750,000 from the R&D account to a fixed‑income account. The board also approved a revised Investment Policy Statement and set the 2024 meeting dates with a 9:30 am start time.

• Approved Tom Woods to have work done with costs paid by him (4‑0)
• Approved 2023‑2024 budget as presented (4‑0)
• Authorized Salem Trust retiree portal with no ACH changes (4‑0)
• Authorized $2.5 M withdrawal from Allspring Growth Fund; $1.25 M to S&P 500 and $1.25 M to Growth Index (5‑0)
• Tabled execution of Harrison Street documents until next quarter (5‑0)
• Approved moving $750,000 from R&D account to Integrity Core Fixed Income account (5‑0)
• Approved revised Investment Policy Statement (5‑0)
• Approved 2024 meeting dates and start time of 9:30 am (5‑0)

Special Magistrate Meeting

The Special Magistrate ordered continuances for several cases, withdrew one case, and granted an extension of time for another. Daily fines ranging from $75 to $150 were imposed on numerous property owners, with compliance deadlines set. All hearings were closed by the magistrate.

• Ordered case 25-116 continued until June 3, 2025
• Ordered case 25-022 continued until June 3, 2025
• Withdrew case 25-020
• Granted extension for case 25-039 until October 24, 2025
• Imposed $150/day fine on case 25-018 (Estate of Gussie M. Saffor) starting March 20, 2025
• Imposed $100/day fine on case 25-019 (Lorena Guevara) starting March 20, 2025
• Ordered 30‑day compliance with $150/day fine for case 25-043 (Black Rock Real Estate LLC)
• Upheld fine for Brian Keith Cooper, payment due June 5, 2025

Special Magistrate Meeting

The magistrate continued several pending cases, extending deadlines to June or May 2025. Fines were imposed on properties that failed to comply, ranging from $100 to $150 per day with specific start dates. Speed‑camera appeals resulted in two fines upheld with 60‑day payment extensions, one dismissal, and two appeals granted due to signage issues.

• Continued case 24-113 Sreit Preserve until June 3, 2025
• Continued case 24-118 Napy Janvier until May 6, 2025
• Extended time for case 24-137 until July 31, 2025
• Imposed $100/day fine on 24-060 Santos Roblero starting June 10, 2024
• Imposed $150/day fine on 24-119 Estate of Diane Barcus starting Feb 19, 2025
• Imposed $150/day fine on 24-158 Jerry P. Hartman starting Feb 8, 2025
• Upheld speed‑camera fine for Ashley Evelyn Smith (Notice 2034400040253556) with 60‑day extension due May 31, 2025
• Dismissed speed‑camera charge for Ashley Evelyn Smith (Notice 2031100040956315)

Special Magistrate Meeting

The Special Magistrate issued daily fines for several properties that remained non‑compliant, setting amounts ranging from $75 to $150 per day and specifying compliance periods. Extensions of time were granted for a few owners, and several cases were continued to March 4 2025 or April 1 2025. One case was removed from the agenda after the owner was found in compliance.

• Imposed $75/day fine on RTG Holdings LLC (24-083) starting Sep 5 2024
• Imposed $100/day fine on Radoslav Karatantchev Revocable Living Trust (24-091) after 180 days
• Imposed $150/day fine on Brittany L. Mays (24-143) after 120 days
• Granted extension of compliance until May 5 2025 for Arsenio Livan Amaran (24-008)
• Continued case for Sreit Preserve on 51st LLC (24-113) to March 4 2025
• Imposed $150/day fine on Roger T. Miley (25-011) after 90 days
• Continued case for Saving The Sunshine State Inc (25-012) to March 4 2025
• Continued case for Napy Janvier (25-016) to April 1 2025 due to language barrier

Special Magistrate Meeting

The Special Magistrate closed numerous code‑enforcement hearings, ordered compliance periods and daily fines for properties found in violation, and granted several extensions of time. Some cases were continued to a later date, and one case was dismissed.

• Case 24-113 Sreit Preserve on 51% LLC continued to February 4, 2025
• Estate of Diane S. Barcus found in violation; 30‑day compliance order with $150/day fine thereafter
• Essential Technology (24-132) granted extension until February 21, 2025
• Thomas Robuck (24-133) granted extension until May 7, 2025
• David Cofer (24-098) fined $75/day starting October 21, 2024 until compliance
• ESS Prisa LLC (25-001) ordered 180‑day compliance with $75/day fine thereafter
• Village Green LLC (25-003) case dismissed
• Cortez Trustco LLC (25-004) ordered 30‑day compliance with $75/day fine thereafter

Special Magistrate Meeting

The Special Magistrate issued numerous code‑enforcement orders, including fines and compliance deadlines for multiple properties. Notably, a reduced fine of $2,500 was ordered for the Cassandra Nicole Anderson case, payable by February 3 2025. Extensions of time were granted, and several owners were ordered daily fines ranging from $75 to $150 until compliance. One case was removed from the agenda because the property was already in compliance.

• Found 2214 22"¢ Avenue West in violation; ordered compliance within 30 days and $150/day fine thereafter
• Granted extension of time for 1401 63" Street West until Dec 31 2024
• Ordered reduced fine of $2,500 for 1815 3° Avenue East, payable by Feb 3 2025
• Imposed $75/day fine for 926 3° Street West starting Oct 2 2024 until compliance
• Imposed $150/day fine for 1544 3" Avenue West starting Oct 6 2024 until compliance
• Ordered 180‑day compliance period with $100/day fine for 1010 18" Street East
• Removed case for 805 5" Street East as property was in compliance
• Ordered $75/day fine for 2218 Tally Breeze Way with 90‑day compliance period

Police Officers' Retirement System Pension Board of Trustees Meeting

The trustees approved the minutes from the May 1 meeting and set the 2026 meeting dates. They adopted the proposed 2025‑2026 budget, elected Ross Hodges as Chairman and Adam Wollard as Secretary, and approved engaging Foster & Foster for actuarial services. The board also approved an $80,000 fee increase for Burgess Chambers and authorized an update to the Operating Rules & Procedures.

• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates as presented (5-0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 budget as presented (5-0)
• Elected Ross Hodges Chairman and Adam Wollard Secretary (5-0)
• Approved engaging Foster & Foster for actuarial services (5-0)
• Approved Burgess Chambers fee increase of $80,000 effective Oct 1 2025 (5-0)
• Approved KKJL to update Operating Rules & Procedures (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants #120 and #121 (5-0)

Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting

The Bradenton Community Redevelopment Agency Board will consider a consent agenda and a separate action item. The consent agenda includes a redevelopment grant for Downtown Samad LLC at 420 9th Avenue West, approval of 2026 meeting dates, minutes, an amendment for a public artwork commission, and an extension of a vacant land contract. The separate item is a vote to purchase commercial property at 1509 10th Street West from Louis J. M. Bellemare for the Tamiami Trail CRA.

• Property purchase contract for 1509 10th St W from Louis J. M. Bellemare
• Redevelopment grant application from Downtown Samad LLC for 420 9th Ave W
• Second Amendment to Agreement for Commission of Public Artwork – Singing River
• Extension to vacant land contract for property at 612 13th Ave W
• Approval of 2026 Community Redevelopment Agency Board regular meeting dates

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including a redevelopment grant for Downtown Samad LLC and an extension of a vacant land contract. It also voted 5‑0 to approve the commercial purchase contract for the property at 1509 10th St. West at a price of $1.2 million and authorized the chair to execute the necessary documents. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved Redevelopment Grant Application for Downtown Samad LLC (420 9th Ave W) (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Community Redevelopment Agency Board regular meeting dates (5-0)
• Approved CRA meeting minutes of September 20, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to Agreement for Commission of Public Artwork – Singing River (5-0)
• Approved extension to vacant land contract for 612 13th Ave West (5-0)
• Approved commercial purchase contract for 1509 10th St. West ($1.2 M) and authorized chair to sign (5-0)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet to approve the September 18 meeting minutes, receive updates on member recruitment, and review a draft Incentive Strategies Report. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of September 18th meeting minutes
• AHAC Member Recruitment Updates
• Review of draft Incentive Strategies Report, to be completed by October 16, 2025

The committee unanimously approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. The Housing & Community Development Manager was tasked with drafting the final affordable‑housing incentives report for a public hearing on November 20, 2025. After that hearing the committee will vote to approve the report, which is slated for submission to City Council on December 10, 2025 and to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation by December 31, 2025. The next AHAC meeting was scheduled for November 20, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set next AHAC meeting for November 20, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
• Directed HCD Manager to draft final affordable‑housing incentives report for public hearing
• Planned committee approval of the report after the November 20 public hearing
• Planned submission of the report to City Council by December 10, 2025
• Planned submission of the report to Florida Housing Finance Corporation by December 31, 2025

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to review administrative items. The body will consider the approval of May 15, 2025, meeting minutes and discuss member requirements and subcommittee work groups.

• Approval of May 15, 2025, AHAC Meeting Minutes
• AHAC Member Requirement Updates
• AHAC Subcommittee Work Groups

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Councilwoman Jayne Kocher, seconded by Jared Paulson, and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting

The Bradenton Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will review draft meeting minutes, member recruitment updates, and the status of the SHIP housing project. The meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2025.

• Review draft minutes from February 20, 2025
• Review AHAC Member Recruitment Updates
• Review SHIP Project Status Updates
• Review AHAC Subcommittee Work Groups

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The committee also unanimously approved a motion to amend its goals to include technical revisions to the Live Local Affordable Housing Program (LHAP) for rental and down‑payment assistance. The next meeting was scheduled for May 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended committee goals to add LHAP tech revisions for rental and down‑payment assistance (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to discuss administrative updates and the status of SHIP projects. The agenda includes a review of meeting minutes and updates on member recruitment.

• SHIP Project Status Updates
• AHAC Member Recruitment Updates
• Meeting Minutes from January 16, 2025

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee approved the January 16 2024 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. The committee reappointed Tarnisha Cliatt as Chair and named Robin Singer as co‑chair with a 5‑0 vote. The next meeting was scheduled for March 20 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

• Approved Jan 16 2024 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Reappointed Tarnisha Cliatt as Chair and Robin Singer as co‑chair (5‑0)
• Set next meeting for March 20 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will consider the draft minutes from the December 19, 2024 meeting. It will receive updates on member recruitment and a status report on the SHIP project. The meeting also includes a citizen comment period and sets the next meeting for February 20, 2025.

• Review draft minutes from the December 19, 2024 AHAC meeting
• Discuss updates on AHAC member recruitment
• Receive SHIP Project status report (AHAC Project Status report 250109.pdf)
• Open floor for citizen comments
• Schedule next meeting for February 20, 2025

The committee approved the December 19, 2024 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. Members welcomed new member Jared Paulson and discussed recruiting for four open seats. The group reviewed the SHIP project status and set the next meeting for February 20, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

• Approved December 19, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved bylaws review to clarify terms and term limits
• Set next meeting for February 20, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meeting

The Bradenton Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will discuss and vote on the 2024 SHIP Affordable Housing Incentives Strategies, including a public hearing. The committee also will consider approving minutes from September 19, 2024, and receive an update on SHIP funds encumbered and spent. A discussion led by Robin Singer on administrative services and recruitment of new members, including welcoming Lt. Christopher Deshaies, are also on the agenda.

• Motion to approve 2024 SHIP Affordable Housing Incentives Strategies (Draft PDF)
• Public hearing on AHAC Incentives Strategies
• Discussion led by Robin Singer, Director of Planning and Community Development
• Update on SHIP funds encumbered and spent (Project Status Report)
• Recruitment of new AHAC members and welcome of Lt. Christopher Deshaies

The committee approved the September 19, 2024 meeting minutes with a 4-0 vote. It also approved the 2024 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee incentives strategies, also by a 4-0 vote. The next meeting was scheduled for December 19, 2024.

• Approved September 19, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2024 AHAC incentives strategies (4-0)
• Set next meeting for December 19, 2024

Special Magistrate Meeting

The Special Magistrate ordered a reduced fine of $2,500 for the Thomas Varne property, payable by Dec 4 2025 or the original $75,000 fine will apply. The magistrate also granted a compliance extension until March 4 2026 for Daniel Perez and imposed daily fines for several other properties that remain non‑compliant. Additional actions included removing two cases from the agenda, continuing one case to Dec 2 2025, and withdrawing another case.

• Reduced fine for Thomas Varne to $2,500, payable by Dec 4 2025 (23-074)
• Granted extension for Daniel Perez compliance until Mar 4 2026 (24-125)
• Ordered Devin Byrd property 30‑day compliance with $150/day fine (25-130)
• Imposed $150/day fine starting Sep 15 2025 for Mayra Reyes (25-083)
• Imposed $75/day fine starting Sep 15 2025 for George Dragan (25-091)
• Removed case for Thomas D. Robuck from agenda (24-133)
• Continued case for Julio Zuniga to Dec 2 2025 (25-077)
• Withdrawn case for Treesdale (25-140)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hear an appeal of the director's determination that live music at 1114 12th Street West qualifies as an Outdoor Amusement Center or Outdoor Auditorium, both prohibited in the T4-R (General Urban Restricted) zoning district. Also on the agenda is a continuance request for Ordinance 4064, which would modify fence height regulations and definitions; staff asks to postpone it to November 19, 2025. The commission will also review and approve the 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar.

• Appeal (PLN-APL-25-0001) of the director's determination that live music at 1114 12th Street West is an Outdoor Amusement Center or Outdoor Auditorium, prohibited in T4-R zoning
• Request to continue Ordinance 4064 (PLN-TXT-25-0002) regarding fence heights and definitions until November 19, 2025
• Review and approval of the 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar

The commission voted 4‑2 to approve the appeal that reverses the Planning Director’s determination that live music at 1114 12th Street West is an Outdoor Amusement Center/Outdoor Auditorium, which is prohibited in the T4‑R zone. The commission also unanimously continued Ordinance 4064 (Case PLN‑TXT‑25‑0002) to the November 19 meeting and unanimously approved the 2026 Planning Commission calendar with a November 4 date.

• Approved appeal reversing director's venue zoning determination (4‑2)
• Continued Ordinance 4064, Case PLN‑TXT‑25‑0002 to Nov 19 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission calendar, changing November date to Nov 4, 2026 (unanimous)

City Council Workshop

This is a workshop session of the Bradenton City Council, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled. The council will discuss several topics including 'Face It and Fix It', wastewater management, strategic planning, capital projects, and public works realignment and construction management policy. Citizen comments are limited to agenda items only.

• Discussion of 'Face It and Fix It' initiative
• Wastewater 101 overview
• Strategic Planning discussion
• Capital Projects review
• Public Works Realignment and Construction Management Policy

The council approved the "Facing It – BMAP" plan on November 12, 2025. The workshop featured presentations on wastewater, water reclamation, lift stations, collections, water treatment, and capital projects. Staff also discussed realigning the Public Works department and drafting a construction management policy for future council review.

• Approved Facing It – BMAP (approval recorded, no vote tally provided)

City Council Meeting

The Bradenton City Council meets to consider a consent agenda with numerous funding and contract approvals, including CDBG and SHIP funds, a 287(g) immigration enforcement agreement with ICE, and several public works work assignments. A public hearing is scheduled for Resolution 25-100, which revises the operation and maintenance agreement for the city's wastewater collection system and mechanical department. Council will also vote on a purchase and sale agreement involving the Housing Authority and a master plan for the Tropicana site.

• Public hearing on Resolution 25-100 revising wastewater collection system operation and maintenance agreement
• Approval of 287(g) Service Agreement with DHS/ICE for police immigration enforcement
• Proposed purchase and sale agreement between New Rogers Garden Limited Partnership, Housing Authority, and City of Bradenton
• CDBG funding of $200,000 for The Salvation Army and SHIP funding of $82,500 for Step Up Suncoast, Inc.
• Approval of Public Works Masterplan for Tropicana Site

The Bradenton City Council approved several items, including a land purchase for a new park and Police Athletic League facility. It also extended the wastewater collection contract with Woodard & Curran, and approved the public‑works masterplan for the Tropicana site. All motions were adopted with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved Consent Agenda (except item B) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Consent Agenda item B – vote 4‑0 (Vice Mayor abstained)
• Approved Resolution 25‑100 extending Woodard & Curran wastewater contract – vote 5‑0
• Approved School Zone Speed Camera annual report – vote 5‑0
• Approved purchase and sale agreement for 11.3 acres for park and PAL facility – vote 5‑0
• Approved Public Works Masterplan for Tropicana site (design, procurement, permitting) – vote 5‑0

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council will meet for a budget workshop to review the FY 2025-26 budget presentation. The session includes a period for citizen comments on agenda items.

• FY 2025-26 Budget Presentation

The Bradenton City Council met on August 28, 2025 and reviewed the FY 2025‑26 budget presented by the Chief Operating Officer. The council approved the budget as recorded. The first formal budget hearing was scheduled for September 11, 2025.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget (no vote tally recorded)

Police Officers' Retirement System Pension Board of Trustees Meeting

The trustees voted to move half of the EuroPacific portfolio into a Fidelity index fund that tracks the MSCI EAFE index. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The board also approved the Summary Plan Description, the consent agenda, and a cost study by GRS for tier‑2 member negotiations, each with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved moving 50% of EuroPacific portfolio to Fidelity index fund (4-0)
• Approved Summary Plan Description (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including invoices and fund activity report (4-0)
• Approved GRS cost study for tier‑2 member negotiations (4-0)
• Approved minutes from February 6, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Firefighters' Retirement System Pension Board of Trustees Meeting

The board reappointed trustees and officers, approved the prior meeting minutes, and adopted a new investment policy reducing core fixed income by 3% and adding a 3% target for senior direct lending. It authorized $1.25 million commitments to both Carlyle and Deerpath for senior direct lending, pending legal review. The board also approved the September 30 2024 audit, a 3% annual fee increase for Foster & Foster, and updates to the Summary Plan Description. All motions passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved Dec 2 2024 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Reappointed Dave Foxall as 5th trustee (5‑0)
• Reappointed Brian Canaday as Chairman and Corey Phipps as Secretary (5‑0)
• Approved Sep 30 2024 audit and authorized management representation letter (5‑0)
• Updated Investment Policy Statement: reduce core fixed income 3% and add 3% senior direct lending target (5‑0)
• Approved $1.25 M commitment to Deerpath and $1.25 M commitment to Carlyle, subject to legal review (4‑1, Dave Foxall opposed)
• Approved Foster & Foster fee agreement Option A with 3% annual increase (4‑1, Brian Canaday opposed)
• Approved consent agenda (invoices and fund activity report) (5‑0)

Firefighters' Retirement System Pension Board of Trustees Meeting

The trustees approved the March 4, 2025 minutes and adopted a new Summary Plan Description. They voted 4‑0 to move $2.4 million from the Vanguard S&P Mid‑Cap 400 Index fund, allocating half to the Dodge & Cox Global Bond fund and half to the JPMorgan Global Bond Opportunities Fund I. The Board also approved the Mariner Institutional addendum and the consent agenda, and set the fourth‑quarter meeting for Dec 8, 2025.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved $2.4 M transfer from Vanguard fund to Dodge & Cox and JPMorgan bond funds (4‑0)
• Approved updated Summary Plan Description (4‑0)
• Approved execution of Mariner Institutional addendum (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda including invoices and fund activity report (4‑0)
• Moved fourth‑quarter meeting to Dec 8, 2025 (consensus)
• Set next quarterly meeting for Sep 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM (consensus)

Special Magistrate Meeting

The Special Magistrate hearing on September 19, 2025 considered Rodney Jones's appeal of a trespass warning issued on July 23, 2025. Testimony was given by the appellant, the city police attorney, a detective, and the city administrator. After closing arguments, the magistrate denied the appeal and upheld the trespass warning. A written order will be prepared to memorialize the decision.

• Appeal of July 23, 2025 trespass warning denied; warning upheld

Special Magistrate Meeting

Special Magistrate Maggie Mooney dismissed several code enforcement cases, imposed daily fines on multiple properties, and reduced a $75,000 fine to $2,500 for one owner. Additional cases were continued to future dates for further hearings.

• Dismissed case 23-074 (Thomas Varne) with prejudice
• Imposed $150.00/day fine for case 25-026 (Estate of Gussie M. Saffor)
• Dismissed case 25-101 (MRW Associates LLC)
• Dismissed case 25-112 (Andre Nowak)
• Reduced fine to $2,500 for case 16-049 (Daniel Weiner)
• Continued case 24-133 (Thomas D. Robuck) to November 4, 2025
• Imposed $200.00/day fine for case 25-114 (National Faith Homebuyers)
• Imposed $100.00/day fine for case 25-120 (Xaviana Capital Inc.)

Tamiami Trail Community Advisory Committee Meeting

The Tamiami Trail Community Advisory Committee is meeting to consider several grant applications for property improvements. The body will also discuss the Greene Property work assignment and VOTA conceptual design homes.

• Windows, Doors, or Roof Grant for 1010 11th Avenue West (Priscilla Kline)
• Windows, Doors, or Roof Grant for 1213 12th Avenue West (Angela Propst)
• Redevelopment Grant for 1102 12th Street West (Nicole Skaggs)
• Windows, Doors, Roof, & Driveway Grant for 1111 13th Street West (David Champion)
• Redevelopment, CPTED, and Unchained Fence Grant for 1006 16th Avenue West (Cecilia Hernandez & Joni Powers)

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda and recommended approval of several grant applications. Grants approved included windows, doors, and roof projects for Priscilla Kline and Carol D’Aste, a windows, doors, roof and driveway grant for Angela Propst, a redevelopment grant for Nicole Skaggs, a windows, doors, roof and driveway grant for David Champion, and a CPTED, redevelopment, and Unchained Fence grant for Cecilia Hernandez and Joni Powers. The board also received updates on Greene property design work and VOTA conceptual design homes, and noted a board member’s resignation. The meeting adjourned at 9:54 AM.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Approved Windows, Doors, or Roof grant for Priscilla Kline ($5,620) (3-0)
• Approved Windows, Doors, Roof & Driveway grant for Angela Propst (3-0)
• Approved Redevelopment grant for Nicole Skaggs (3-0)
• Approved Windows, Doors, Roof & Driveway grant for David Champion (3-0)
• Approved CPTED, Redevelopment, & Unchained Fence grant for Cecilia Hernandez & Joni Powers (3-0)
• Approved Windows, Doors, or Roof grant for Carol D’Aste ($8,142) (3-0)

Public Art Advisory Board Meeting

The Bradenton Public Art Advisory Board will consider approving design reviews for two murals: a City Hall mural and an April Pyle mural. The board will also discuss a Judicial Garage mural, a public art consultant, and the Singing River project.

• City of Bradenton Public Art Mural Design Review (item 5a)
• April Pyle Public Art Mural Design Review (item 5b)
• Discussion of Judicial Garage Mural (item 6)
• Discussion of Public Art Consultant (item 6)
• Discussion of Singing River (item 6)

The Public Art Advisory Board approved the minutes from its April 22, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It accepted the design for a city‑funded mural at 101 Old Main St. and authorized a contract with the artist, also by 4‑0. The board approved the design for a privately funded mural at 813 7th Ave W. (April Pyle) with a 4‑0 vote. A motion to preserve the existing mural on the Judicial Garage passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved City of Bradenton mural design at 101 Old Main St and contract (4-0)
• Approved April Pyle mural design at 813 7th Ave W (4-0)
• Approved recommendation to preserve Judicial Garage mural (4-0)

Tree & Land Preservation Board Meeting

The Tree & Land Preservation Board will consider approval of the July 2025 meeting minutes. Staff will report on July 2025 tree removal permits and budget updates. The board will hear citizen comments and discuss follow‑up items on tree funding, urban canopy assistance, and hurricane preparation.

• Vote to approve July 2025 meeting minutes
• Citizen comment period (up to 3 minutes per speaker)
• Report on July 2025 tree removal permits
• Report on Planning and Community Development budget updates
• Old business: follow‑up on tree funds, urban canopy assistance, hurricane preparation

The Tree & Land Preservation Board approved the minutes from the July 18, 2025 meeting. The board also agreed to purchase an event tent, a folding table, and chairs for upcoming events, noting the budget for FY 2026 is $500. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved July 18, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Don Julian, seconded by Ruth Lawler)
• Approved purchase of event tent, folding table, and chairs for events (unanimous support)

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council on whether to approve a special use permit for a dock at 2101 Riverview Blvd. The commission will also discuss proposed amendments to residential fence regulations in Section 5.1 of the Land Use Regulations, though no vote will be taken. Approval of the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Resolution 25-84: Special Use Permit for a dock at 2101 Riverview Blvd.
• Discussion of amendments to Section 5.1 of Land Use Regulations (residential fences) — no action to be taken.
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 20, 2025.

The Commission considered a special‑use permit for a dock at 2101 Riverview Blvd and discussed draft amendments to land‑use regulations concerning fences, hedges, and alleyway setbacks. A motion to approve the dock permit with amended stipulations was made and seconded, but the minutes do not record a vote or final outcome. The draft regulation changes were slated for further review at the October meeting. No formal decisions were documented.

• Motion to approve dock special‑use permit with amended stipulations – outcome not recorded
• Discussion of draft fence, hedge, and alleyway setback amendments – no decision recorded

City Council Meeting

The Bradenton City Council will hold public hearings on proposed increases to stormwater management fees and water/sewer/reclaimed water charges. The council will also consider a special use permit for a dock at 2101 Riverview Blvd and discuss a purchase and sale agreement for 520 17th Avenue West.

• Public hearing on Resolution 25-86 to increase stormwater management fees
• Public hearing on Resolution 25-85 to increase water, sewer, and reclaimed water charges
• Public hearing on Resolution 25-84 for a special use permit for a dock at 2101 Riverview Blvd
• Consideration of a purchase and sale agreement for 520 17th Avenue West
• Consent agenda includes a $25,000 FDLE grant for fire department drone purchase and training

The council voted unanimously to raise stormwater management fees and water, sewer and reclaimed water fees by 3% each. It also approved a special‑use permit for a private dock at 2101 Riverview Blvd, authorized a recycling services contract with Waste Pro of Florida, and approved purchases of parcels at 520 and 516 17th Avenue West. The consent agenda was adopted without dissent.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for dock at 2101 Riverview Blvd (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-86 to increase stormwater management fees by 3% (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-85 to increase water, sewer and reclaimed water fees by 3% (5-0)
• Authorized award of RFP 25-037EJ to Waste Pro of Florida for recycling services (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of 520 17th Avenue West for $425,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-98 for public necessity of 516 17th Avenue West (5-0)

Special Magistrate Meeting

The magistrate continued numerous pending code‑enforcement cases to the October 7, 2025 hearing. Several property owners were found in violation and ordered to correct issues within 30‑90 days with daily fines of $75 or $100. The magistrate dismissed one case and upheld charges, ordering a $100 fine to be paid within 90 days for John Bale Nisbit.

• Ordered case 23-074 continued to October 7, 2025
• Ordered case 25-026 continued to October 7, 2025
• Found violation (Section 18-31) for 25-088; ordered 180‑day compliance, $75/day fine
• Found violation (Chapter 2.0, Sec 2.2.1) for 25-089; ordered 90‑day compliance, $75/day fine
• Ordered case 25-027 continued to October 7, 2025
• Ordered case 25-096 dismissed
• Found violation (Section 1(G)(1) landscaping) for 25-103; ordered 30‑day compliance, $100/day fine
• Upheld charges for John Bale Nisbit; ordered $100 fine payable within 90 days

Special Magistrate Meeting

The Special Magistrate imposed daily monetary fines on eight property violations, with fines ranging from $75 to $180 per day and start dates between May and June 2025. The magistrate also granted compliance extensions for three cases, extending deadlines to October or November 2025, and continued two cases to September 2, 2025.

• Imposed $100/day fine on Deleon Rodriguez property (25-021) starting June 5, 2025
• Imposed $75/day fine on Maverick 365, LLC property (25-072) after 90‑day compliance period
• Granted extension until Nov 10, 2025 for Radoslav Karatantchev Revocable Living Trust (24-091)
• Granted extension until Oct 20, 2025 for R E Martin Enterprises II Inc. (25-061)
• Continued Thomas Varne case to Sep 2, 2025 (23-074)
• Imposed $75/day fine on Martin Alcaraz property (24-059) starting Dec 30, 2024
• Imposed $150/day fine on Willie Lee Jackson property (24-145) starting May 7, 2025
• Imposed $75/day fine on Tamapaan Properties LLC property (24-015) starting May 17, 2025

Special Magistrate Meeting

The magistrate withdrew several cases, granted an extension for two property owners, reduced a fine for RTG Holdings LLC, and issued compliance orders with daily fines for multiple violations. Additional cases were continued to August 12, 2025, and some appeals were dismissed or removed from the agenda.

• Roger T. Miley case withdrawn from agenda
• Extension granted for Brittany L. Mays & India Dunbar until Aug 20, 2025
• Reduced fine of $2,500 ordered for RTG Holdings LLC, payable by Sep 29, 2025
• Cortez Trustco LLC case removed from agenda
• Deleon Rodriguez case continued to Aug 12, 2025
• Estate of Lorraine Jewett ordered 90‑day compliance with $200/day fine
• Amanda Zimmerman ordered 180‑day compliance with $100/day fine
• Gianna Ungarelli’s charges upheld; fine due in full within 90 days

Special Magistrate Meeting

The Special Magistrate will conduct hearings and second hearings. The body will also consider requests for the reduction of fines.

• Reduction of fine requests
• Second hearings
• Hearings

The Special Magistrate approved a reduced fine of $2,500 for Luvera Holdings, payable by June 30, 2025. Additional daily fines were imposed on multiple properties, ranging from $75 to $150 per day, with compliance deadlines set. Several owners received extensions of time to achieve compliance, and two cases were withdrawn or removed from the agenda.

• Reduced Luvera Holdings fine to $2,500, due June 30, 2025
• Imposed $150/day fine on Estate of Gussie M. Saffor starting March 20, 2025
• Imposed $75/day fine on Tampaan Properties LLC starting May 13, 2025
• Granted extension for Daniel Perez until October 8, 2025
• Granted extension for Linda Searles until October 31, 2025
• Granted continuance for Roger T. Miley case until July 1, 2025
• Withdrew case 24-113 Sreit Preserve
• Removed case 24-092 David R. Bautista from agenda