March 3, 2026
ACTION AGENDA
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 

ROBERT L. ANDERSON ADMINISTRATION CENTER
4000 SOUTH TAMIAMI TRAIL
COMMISSION CHAMBER
VENICE, FLORIDA

 
09:00 a.m.



INVOCATION



no action taken
1.


adopted/approved
2.
BREEZE TRANSIT

A.
To adopt a resolution, Budget Amendment No. B2026-035, amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget to appropriate funding for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program in the amount of $1,890,084.00 for capital and $498,000.00 for operating;

B.
To adopt a resolution authorizing the execution and submittal of the Section 5310 Capital and Operating Public Transportation Grant Agreements, Financial Management Numbers 451142-1-94-23, 451142-1-94-25, 451142-2-84-23, and 451142-2-84-25, and the Standard Lobbying Certification Form to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT);

C.
To approve the Section 5310 Capital and Operating Grant Public Transportation Grant Agreements with the Florida Department of Transportation, for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities to purchase replacement paratransit buses, in the amount not to exceed $2,100,093.00, and operating assistance in an amount not to exceed $996,000.00.

approved/authorized
3.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
To approve the expenditure authorization form and to authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve individual purchases with Henry Schein, Inc. to provide medical and surgical supplies in a cumulative amount not to exceed budgeted funds.

approved/authorized
4.
ENTERPRISE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

A.
To declare the identified tangible personal property as surplus property, authorize the disposal of the surplus property, and move the surplus property to a disposed of status;

B.
To approve an agreement with the Sarasota County Public Hospital District for transfer of County assets that shall remain on leased premises past the expiration of the County’s lease of 5875 Bahia Vista, Sarasota, for nominal consideration and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to take all steps and execute all documents necessary to complete the transfer, including but not limited to a bill of sale and any documentation required by the landlord to memorialize the transfer and release the County of any further obligation under the lease.

approved/authorized
5.
GENERAL SERVICES
To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute a term contract with Oracle Elevator Holdco, Inc., dba Elevated Facility Services, for elevator and conveyance system services, for a three-year period, in a total amount not to exceed budgeted funds.

approved/authorized
6.
GENERAL SERVICES
To approve the expenditure authorization form and to authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve individual purchases with selected vendors identified in Sourcewell Solicitation No. 032824, under approved Cooperative Purchase No. 2144, for the purchase of class 4-8 chassis and cabs with related equipment, accessories and services for a variety of uses throughout the County, in a total amount not to exceed budgeted funds.

designated/authorized
7.
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

A.
To designate the Sarasota County Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Planning Council as the planning council for the Florida Department of Children and Families, Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Reinvestment Grant Program (DCF RFA 2526 024);

B.
To authorize the Sarasota County Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Planning Council to submit a letter to the Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Statewide Grant Review Committee, certifying Lightshare Behavioral Wellness & Recovery, Inc. as the entity to prepare the reinvestment grant application on behalf of the County.

reappointed
8.
LIBRARIES & HISTORICAL RESOURCES
To reappoint Robert Connor to serve a three-year term on the Historic Preservation Board, effective through March 2029.

approved
9.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
To approve amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 2023-0052 with The Loveland Center, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement and the end of the period of performance from December 31, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

adopted
10.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
To adopt a resolution denying Rezone Petition No. 25-05 for property located east of Mandarin Road and north of Blue Water Boulevard, Sarasota.

removed from the agenda at the request of the petitioner
11.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
To adopt a resolution establishing a time and place for a public hearing to consider Street Vacation Petition No. SV25-09, to vacate, abandon and discontinue Sarasota County’s interest in 13,987 square feet of an unnamed public right of way within the Plat of Englewood, Book 4, Page 59, Public Records of Sarasota County, now known as Maple Street.

granted
12.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
To grant two, ten-foot-wide, non-exclusive permanent utility easements to Florida Power and Light Company to accommodate construction at County-owned property known as the 17th Street Regional Park, Sarasota.

approved/authorized
13.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
To approve the Master Wastewater Interlocal Agreement (Connector Road Forcemain) with the Lakewood Ranch Stewardship District (“District”), a local unit of special purpose government, created by Local Bill No. 1429, codified at Chapter 2005-338, Laws of Florida for utility improvements and the provision of utility service for the developments within District boundaries and to authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00 for costs related to oversizing and constructing certain utility system improvements.

approved
14.
SHERIFF

A.
To approve expenditures from the Law Enforcement Federal Fund in the amount of $5,022.00 to EDI-USA for the purchase of Ballistic Shields Equipment for the support or operation of programs relating to the DOJ Justice Law enforcement operations and investigations; training and education; equipment; travel and per diem; drug, gang and other awareness programs; matching grants; support of community-based organizations;

B.
To approve expenditures from the Law Enforcement Forfeitures Fund in the amount of $9,578.88 to All Safe Industries, Inc., for the purchase of Radiation Detection Identification Equipment for the support or operation of programs relating to drug treatment, drug abuse education, drug prevention, crime prevention and/or safe neighborhoods.

approved/authorized
15.
SOLID WASTE
To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract SI 1997 with FCC Environmental Services Florida, LLC, for County facility recyclable materials collection, to revise Exhibit A – Scope of Services; to replace Attachment 1 to Exhibit A – Locations and Levels of Service in its entirety; to revise Exhibit B - Fee Schedule; and to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $450,000.00 to an amount not to exceed budgeted funds.

approved/authorized
16.
SOLID WASTE
To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract SI 1996 with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc., for County facility recyclable materials collection, to revise Exhibit A – Scope of Services, and to revise Exhibit B – Fee Schedule, and to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $450,000.00 to an amount not to exceed budgeted funds.

adopted/approved/authorized
17.
SOLID WASTE

A.
To adopt a resolution authorizing an increase in solid waste collection rates by FCC Environmental Services Florida, LLC, pursuant to the annual rate adjustment provided for in the franchise agreement;

B.
To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2024-210 with FCC Environmental Services Florida, LLC, providing for a 2.31% increase to the residential solid waste collection rate and a 2.31% increase to the commercial solid waste collection rate.

adopted/approved/authorized
18.
SOLID WASTE

A.
To adopt a resolution authorizing an increase in solid waste collection rates by Waste Pro of Florida, Inc., pursuant to the annual rate adjustment provided for in the franchise agreement;

B.
To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 2024-209 with Waste Pro of Florida, Inc., providing for a 2.31% increase to the residential solid waste collection rate and a 2.31% increase to the commercial solid waste collection rate.

approved/authorized
19.
STORMWATER
To approve and authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to approve Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 2021-236 with Rick Richards, Inc., for canal and drainage system maintenance and clearing, to increase the not-to-exceed amount from $1,000,000.00 to $1,500,000.00, and replace in its entirety Attachment 1 to Exhibit A.

approved/authorized
20.
STORMWATER
To approve and authorize the County Administrator or designee to execute the West Coast Inland Navigation District Dredge Material Management Area Agreement for the management of dredge material and equipment at Phillippi Estate Park for the Phillippi Creek Dredging project.

adopted
21.
TRANSPORTATION
To adopt a resolution prohibiting parking along Porter Way in front of the County’s Emergency Operations Center.

ratified/approved
22.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COUNTY COMPTROLLER
To ratify and approve the Warrants dated January 26, 2026, through February 13, 2026, in the amount of $109,262,915.72, as detailed in the voucher packages filed in the Finance Department.

approved
23.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COUNTY COMPTROLLER
To approve the Minutes of the meetings dated January 27 and February 11, 2026.

adopted
24.

DISCUSSION SECTION:



PUBLIC HEARINGS:

PUBLIC HEARINGS - PRESENTATIONS UPON REQUEST:

found consistent with the comprehensive plan

adopted
27.

A.
(Second public hearing) To adopt Ordinance No. 2025-041, approving Unified Development Code Amendment No. 2025-13, relating to Accessory Dwelling Units and Guest Houses in the OUR, OUE, RE, and RSF zone districts (First public hearing held on January 27, 2026);

B.
(Not a public hearing) Land Development Regulation Commission (LDRC) to find Ordinance No. 2025-041 to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. (Must be done prior to adoption of A.)



REPORTS SECTION:


no action taken
31.


requested to have staff bring back the improvements and/or surveying and funding necessary for cow pen slough as soon as possible
33.

no action taken
34.

directed staff to bring back to the board a template regarding live local act
35.

no action taken
36.

authorized commissioner cutsinger to sign both of the letters of support
37.



DISCUSSION SECTION:



requested that staff reengage at the request of the Venice theatre to review the grant application process and availability of those funds no later than March 31, 2026

move to withdraw the $1,000,000.00 from ekos and allow staff to bring it back to us at a different time where we can reallocate

moved to reallocate funding on mcdowell housing partners and bring back to the board
42.

A.
To receive an update on the Venice Theatre "Expansion of the Raymond Center for Education" infrastructure project, awarded $2,000,000.00 in CDBG-DR funding from Hurricane Ian, and provide direction related to the subrecipient adjusted project scope and funds, post-award;

B.
To receive an update on the McDowell Housing Partners "Ekos at Arbor Park II" multifamily affordable housing project, awarded $1,000,000.00 in CDBG-DR funding from Hurricane Ian, and to provide direction related to negotiations and agreement execution;

C.
To receive an update on the McDowell Housing Partners “Ekos Cocoanut” multifamily affordable housing project and additional information requested by the Board on the viability of the project if awarded $3,075,248.00 in CDBG-DR funding from the 2024 Storms.

no action taken
43.

no action taken
44.