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March 25, 2025 - Regular Meeting [Board of County Commissioners]

March 25, 2025 - Ordinance 25-23

February 25, 2025

Ordinance 25-23
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 190.046 and Section 125.66, Florida Statutes,
that the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on March
25, 2025, 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:

ORDINANCE 25-23
AN ORDINANCE OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
PERTAINING TO PUBLIC CAMPING OR SLEEPING;
CREATING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 2-21 OF THE
MANATEE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES;
ADDRESSING APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR
CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND

PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Copies of Ordinance NO. 25-23 may be inspected by the public during normal business hours in
the Office of the County Attorney, 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Suite 969, Bradenton, Florida.
Interested parties may appear at the meeting or public hearing and be heard with respect to the
proposed ordinance. 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.
Summary of Ordinance and Statement of Public Purpose: In accordance with Section
125.0231, Florida Statutes, this ordinance prohibits any person(s) from regularly engaging in
public camping or sleeping on any public property under the jurisdiction of the County. The
ordinance provides a definition of public camping and sleeping, while also providing exceptions
to the ordinance. The ordinance also outlines the procedures for reporting violations, the
enforcement, and the penalties for non-compliance.
Business Impact Estimate: The County does not expect businesses to incur Direct Compliance
Costs, no new charges or fees associated with Ordinance adoption.
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 carmine.demilio@mymanatee.org, 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 A DJOURNMENTS.
MANATEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Manatee County Public Safety Department
Manatee County, Florida
Date Published: February 21, 2025
March 25, 2025 - Resolution R-25-025

February 25, 2025

Resolution R-25-025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Manatee County Resolution No. R-20-153 and Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, that the Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County, Florida, (Board) will conduct a public hearing on the 25th day of March, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter in the Honorable Patricia M. Glass Chambers on the First Floor of the Manatee County Government Administrative Center, located at 1112 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida, 34205, to consider, act upon, adopt, or reject the following resolution:

RESOLUTION NO. R-25-025

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MANATEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, REGARDING NAMING A PUBLIC FACILITY; NAMING COURT 1 “BOB DAVIS COURT” AT C.V. WALTON RACQUET CENTER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

The proposed resolution may be inspected by the public during normal business hours in the office of the Sports and Leisure Services Department, 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West, Bradenton, Florida. Interested parties may appear at the public hearing and be heard with respect to the proposed resolution.
According to Section 286.0105, 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/she will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record would include any testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
The Board does not discriminate upon the basis of any individual’s disability status. This non-discrimination policy involves every aspect of the Board’s functions including one’s access to, participation in, employment with, or treatment in its programs or activities. 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 ADAA, or assistance with accessing any documents pertaining to this matter, should contact Carmine DeMilio, ADA Compliance Coordinator, at (941) 748-4501, ext. 6016 or carmine.demilio@mymanatee.org, 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.
Date Published: February 13, 2025

Public Notices

Interested parties may examine the proposed Ordinances, Resolutions and related documents and may obtain assistance regarding this matter from the Manatee County Development Services Department located at:

1112 Manatee Avenue West
4th Floor
Bradenton, Florida
(941) 748-4501 x6878
planning.agenda@mymanatee.org

All interested parties may appear and be heard at the meeting with respect to the proposed Ordinances. According to Florida Statutes, Section 286.0105, 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 purposes, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

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

Americans with Disabilities:   The Board of County Commissioners of Manatee County, Florida, does not discriminate on the basis of an 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) 748-4501, ext. 6016 or carmine.demilio@mymanatee.org, 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.

THESE HEARINGS MAY BE CONTINUED FROM TIME TO TIME PENDING ADJOURNMENTS.