August 27, 2024

09:00 a.m.

Governmental Relations Director Robert Lewis

Kenneth Monroe, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army

Staff Presenters:  County Administrator Jonathan Lewis, Emergency Services Director Richard Collins, Pubic Works Director Spencer Anderson, Public Utilities Director Brooke Bailey, Solid Waste Director Brian Usher, and Planning and Development Services Director Matt Osterhoudt

Brad Grandbouche and Jane Grandbouche commented on rural high density zoning and development. Tom Sikes commented on water contamination. Vicki Nighswander, Bob Herickhoff, Shari Thornton, and Tom Matrullo commented on the recent flooding in the county. Syndney Martin commented on a sculpture display in Englewood. Sally Nista commented on County funding and Florida Constitution Amendment 4. Chris Bales, Lynn Inganamort, and Robert Wright commented on stormwater planning. Bruce Hiller commented on a maintenance plan for Saddle Creek. Thomas Fastiggi commented on the Phillippi Creek stormwater system.

Items submitted: A copy of a notice from the Sarasota County General Jural Assembly and copies of correspondence

11:16 a.m. Board Action:  Requested that the County Administrator provide a report regarding the maintenance schedule in Saddle Creek. Requested by Neunder, without objection.

11:23 a.m. Board Action:  Approved Items 3 - 41, as follows. Moved by Cutsinger, seconded by Neunder, carried by a 5-0 vote.

3.

COMMISSION SERVICES Ratified the previously issued proclamations for:

A.

National Health Center Week;

B.

Hunger Action Month;

C.

World Bee Day.

4.

GENERAL SERVICES Adopted Resolution No. 2024-146, approving Contract No. 2024-416, the lease of real property having Property Identification No. 0460-05-0001 located at 4002 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, to Venice Area Audubon Society, Inc., in the amount of $10.00.

5.

GENERAL SERVICES Approved and authorized the County Administrator, or Designee, to execute a Term Contract with Access Control Systems of Tennessee, LLC, for automatic gates services, for a three-year period, in an amount not to exceed budgeted funds.

6.

GENERAL SERVICES Approved the Expenditure Authorization Form and authorized the County Administrator, or Designee, to approve individual purchases with various vendors awarded Contracts through the State of Florida's Alternate Contract Source No. 56120000-24-ACS for the purchase of furniture, in an amount not to exceed budgeted funds.

7.

GENERAL SERVICES Approve and authorized the County Administrator, or Designee, to execute a Term Contract with Matheny Motor Truck Company, Incorporated, dba Matheny Fire and Emergency, for provision of emergency vehicles and ancillary equipment for fire-rescue, for a three-year period, in an amount not to exceed budgeted funds.

8.

GENERAL SERVICES Approved and authorized the County Administrator, or Designee, to execute a Term Contract with Simpson Environmental Services, LLC, for heating, ventilation and air conditioning duct cleaning services, for a three-year period, in an amount not to exceed budgeted funds.

9.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Approved Contract No. 2024-417, a funding Agreement with Manatee County and the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County to share equally with Manatee County, the funding of the Systems Advocate Program, for a one-year period, in the amount of $53,875.00.

10.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Approved Contract No. 2024-418 and authorized the execution of an Agreement Releasing Lien from Agreement for Lien and Application for County Hospital Care Assistance for the property located at 2679 Woodgate Lane, C-7, Sarasota, FL, 34231.

11.

HUMAN RESOURCES Approved a Workers Compensation Lump Sum settlement in the amount of $99,900.00 in the case of David Gentry, for a work-related injury that occurred on August 11, 2015.

12.

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Appointed Kathleen Lehner to fill an expired four-year term on the Tourist Development Council as an Involved in the Tourism Industry Representative, effective through September 2028.

13.

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

A.

Approved Contract No. 2024-419, a First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement Between Sarasota County, Florida and Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto Counties, Inc. for Childcare to establish a set rate for scholarships and to extend the period of performance of the Agreement to September 30, 2024;

B.

Authorized the County Administrator, or Designee, to approve amendments, extensions and ancillary documents to the Subrecipient Agreement that do not increase the award amount.

14.

PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES Adopted Resolution No. 2024-147 approving Contract No. 2024-420, a Lease Agreement with Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children, Inc., for the use of property at 17th Street Park located at 4610 17th Street, Sarasota, for a term of 20 years, in the annual amount of $10.00.

15.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Adopted Resolution No. 2024-148, in support of the funding application submitted by Charlotte County to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, for consideration under the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Beach Management Funding Assistance Program, to obtain partial funding for the Manasota Key Beach Restoration Project.

16.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Approved Contract No. 2024-421, a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Arbour Lake Preserve, LLC, across two parcels owned by Sarasota County.

17.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

A.

Appointed Ozlem Polat to fill a vacant three-year term on the Neighborhood Initiative Grant Advisory Committee as the District 2 Representative, effective through March 2027;

B.

Appointed Philip Caroleo to fill a vacant three-year term on the Neighborhood Initiative Grant Advisory Committee as the District 3 Representative, effective through March 2027;

C.

Appointed Kim Parks to fill a vacant three-year term on the Neighborhood Initiative Grant Advisory Committee as the District 5 Representative, effective through June 2027.

18.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Adopted Resolution No. 2024-149, authorizing the acceptance and recording of a Warranty Deed for the dedication of property located at 6065 Ibis Street, Sarasota as Public Right-of-Way, and authorizing the Chair, Vice-Chair, County Administrator or Designee to execute, deliver and record any and all necessary documents and instruments.

19.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Approved Contract No. 2024-422, an Agreement with the Englewood Chamber of Commerce for the First Responders Memorial at the Englewood Veterans Memorial Park.

20.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Granted a ten-foot-wide non-exclusive Permanent Utility Easement to Florida Power and Light Company for the property located at 2744 Goldenrod Street, Sarasota.

21.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Granted a twenty-foot-wide, non-exclusive Permanent Utility Easement to Florida Power and Light Company for the county-owned property located adjacent to 8452 Boleyn Road, Sarasota.

22.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Adopted Resolution No. 2024-150, denying Rezone Petition No. 24-02, for property located at 3816 E. Forest Lake Drive, Sarasota, from Residential, Estate, 1 unit/acre to Residential, Estate, 1 unit/5 acres.

23.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

A.

Appointed Kylie Kauffman to serve a three-year term on the Sarasota Tree Advisory Council as an At-Large Representative, effective through August 2027;

B.

Appointed Samuel Giauque to serve a three-year term on the Sarasota Tree Advisory Council as an At-Large Representative, effective through August 2027.

24.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Adopted Resolution No. 2024-151 approving Contract No. 2024-423, authorizing the sale of a County-owned property previously declared surplus, located at N. McCall Road, Englewood, to Community Housing Trust of Sarasota County, Inc., in the amount of $0.00.

25.

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Adopted Resolution No. 2024-152, amending Resolution No. 2005-082 to partially release a condition of an easement granted to the County for a 9-foot by 18-foot turn-around/parking space located at 4750 Ocean Boulevard, Sarasota.

26.

PUBLIC UTILITIES Adopted Resolution No. 2024-153 establishing the Fiscal Year 2025 annual interest rate for installment loans approved for property owners, issued pursuant to the Utilities System Installment Loan Program, superseding and replacing Resolution No. 2023-189.

27.

PUBLIC UTILITIES Appointed Tom Ratzki to serve a three-year term on the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee, as a Voting Member, effective through July 2027.

28.

PUBLIC UTILITIES Approved and authorized the County Administrator, or Designee, to execute Work Assignment No. 19 to Contract No. 2019-246 with Carollo Engineers, Inc., for professional services related to utility engineering and regulatory permitting for a total amount not to exceed $1,499,733.00.

29.

PUBLIC WORKS Approved the Expenditure Authorization Form and authorized the County Administrator, or Designee, to approve individual purchases with Various Vendors - Traffic Equipment to provide Florida Department of Transportation Approved Products List (APL) Traffic Equipment in a total amount not to exceed budgeted funds.

30.

PUBLIC WORKS Approved Contract No. 2024-424, an Agreement with Myakka Mitbank, LC, for the purchase of wetland mitigation bank credits for the widening of Laurel Road, from Knights Trail Road to Jacaranda Boulevard, in an amount not to exceed $222,600.00.

31.

PUBLIC WORKS Approved the Expenditure Authorization Form and authorized the County Administrator, or Designee, to approve individual purchases with Traffic and Parking Control Co., Inc., to provide traffic control products in a total amount not to exceed budgeted funds.

32.

PUBLIC WORKS

A.

Approved Contract No. 2024-425 an Interlocal Agreement with the City of North Port and the City of Sarasota for the distribution of the six-cent per gallon Local Option Fuel Tax revenue, effective September 1, 2024;

B.

Approved Contract No. 2024-426, an Interlocal Agreement with the City of North Port and the City of Sarasota for the distribution of the five-cent per gallon Local Option Fuel Tax revenue, effective September 1, 2024.

33.

PUBLIC WORKS Approved and authorized the County Administrator, or Designee, to execute SR 2513 Professional Service Agreement with Environmental Science Associates Corporation for the Lemon Bay Watershed Management Plan and Best Management Practices in the not to exceed amount of $514,690.00.

34.

PUBLIC WORKS

A.

Appointed Roger Jask to serve a three-year term on the Waterways Advisory Council, as an At-Large Representative, effective through August 2027;

B.

Reappointed Jonathan Harn to serve a three-year term on the Waterways Advisory Council, as an At-Large Representative, effective through August 2027.

35.

PUBLIC WORKS Approved and authorized the County Administrator, or Designee to execute a Term Contract with Lawns Today, LLC, for right of way mowing and median maintenance, Zone 1 North Urban, for a three-year period, in a total amount not to exceed $4,053,000.00 and Rightmire Land Services, Inc. for right of way mowing and median maintenance Zone 4 South Urban, for a three-year period, in a total amount not to exceed $2,028,000.00.

36.

SOLID WASTE Adopted Resolution No. 2024-154, revising the charges under Sarasota County's Project Green Sweep for the management of commercial hazardous waste, effective October 1, 2024; superseding and replacing Resolution No. 2021-146.

37.

SOLID WASTE Approved and authorized the County Administrator, or Designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to Project Assignment No. 240475 to Agreement No. SR 2396-04 with Magnum Builders of Sarasota, Inc., for Construction Manager at Risk Construction Phase Services for the Venice Household Hazardous Waste Facility replacement, increasing the not to exceed amount from $27,500.00 to $5,368,243.00.

38.

SOLID WASTE

A.

Adopted Resolution No. 2024-155, authorizing an increase in solid waste collection rates by Waste Management Inc. of Florida, pursuant to the annual rate adjustment provided for in the Franchise Renewal Agreement;

B.

Approved Contract No. 2024-427, the seventh addendum to Contract No. 2018-268 with Waste Management Inc. of Florida, providing for a 3.71 percent increase to the residential solid waste collection rate and a 2.00 percent increase to the commercial solid waste collection rate, and to revise the Agreement.

39.

UF IFAS EXTENSION & SUSTAINABILITY

A.

Approved the submittal of a Grant Application for the Federally Funded U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Community Change grant, in the amount of $14,152,080.00;

B.

Approved Contract No. 2024-428, a Statutory Partner Agreement with the Multicultural Health Institute (MHI).

40.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COUNTY COMPTROLLER Ratified and approved the Warrants dated June 24 through August 9, 2024 in the amount of $168,583,479.47, as detailed in the voucher packages filed in the Finance Department.

41.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COUNTY COMPTROLLER Approved the Minutes of the meetings dated July 9 and July 10, 2024.

SARASOTA COUNTY HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY

A.

Sitting as the Sarasota County Health Facilities Authority (SCHFA) Approved Contract No. 2024-429, the Expense and Indemnity Agreement between Plymouth Harbor Incorporated and the Sarasota County Health Facilities Authority;

B.

Sitting as the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners Approved referral of the conduit financing request submitted by Plymouth Harbor Incorporated to the Sarasota County Health Facilities Authority and Industrial Development Revenue Bond Citizens Advisory Committee for further review and recommendation, regarding the financing of costs related to the new construction and improvements to Plymouth Harbor Incorporated's existing continuing care retirement community, in the approximate amount of $17,000,000.00.

Chair Moran recessed the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and convened as the SCHFA.

11:24 a.m. Board Action:  Approved Contract No. 2024-429. Moved by Neunder, seconded by Rainford, carried by a 5-0 vote.

The Chair recessed the SCHFA and reconvened as the BCC.

11:24 a.m. Board Action:  Approved referral of the conduit financing request submitted by Plymouth Harbor Incorporated to the Sarasota County Health Facilities Authority and Industrial Development Revenue Bond Citizens Advisory Committee. Moved by Neunder, seconded by Smith, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Staff Presenter:  Englewood Community Redevelopment Area Manager Marcie Castaneda

11:26 a.m. Board Action:  Nominated Toy Coxey and Michael Looney to serve on the Englewood CRA. Nominated by Cutsinger, without objection.

11:26 a.m. Board Action:  Noted no objection by Chair Moran to appoint Toy Coxey and Michael Looney to serve on the Englewood CRA.

Staff Presenter:  Office of Financial Management Analytics Manager Consultant Karen Fratangelo

11:26 a.m. Board Action:  Nominated Sean Altice. Nominated by Neunder, without objection.

11:27 a.m. Board Action:  Nominated Michael Holderness. Nominated by Moran, without objection.

11:27 a.m. Board Action:  Appointed Michael Holderness to serve on the Tourist Development Council as a Collector of Tax Representative.

Staff Presenters:  Planning and Development Services Planner Ana Messina and Capital Projects Facilities Manager Brad Gaubatz

Public Presenters: Tisha Pilgrim, Laura Roush, Denise Sibley, and Katie Lebar

11:52 a.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearing. Closed by Moran, without objection.

11:53 a.m. Board Action:  Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-019.  Moved by Smith, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 4-1 vote; Rainford voted "No."

Note: Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record.

11:56 a.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearing. Closed by Moran, without objection.

11:56 a.m. Board Action:  Adopted Resolution No. 2024-156. Moved by Smith, seconded by Rainford, carried by a 5-0 vote.

A.

Public hearing to consider proposed Ordinance No. 2024-044 to repeal and replace Ordinance No. O95-056 to amend the Aqualane Special Tax Lighting District boundary;

B.

Public hearing to consider proposed Ordinance No. 2024-045 to establish the Meadowood Street Lighting Improvement District as a Municipal Services Benefit Unit, waiving the $1,400.00 application fee.

Public Presenter:  Marla Hough

11:57 a.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearings. Closed by Moran, without objection.

11:58 a.m. Board Action:  Opened the public hearings. Opened by Moran, without objection.

12:01 p.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearings. Closed by Moran, without objection.

12:01 p.m. Board Action:  Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-044, to repeal and replace Ordinance No. 95-056 to amend the Aqualane Special Tax Lighting District boundary. Moved by Smith, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

12:01 p.m. Board Action:  Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-045, to establish the Meadowood Street Lighting Improvement District as a Municipal Services Benefit Unit. Moved by Smith, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Note: Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record.

A.

The Board considered a presentation of the quarterly update on the 2024 Policy Agenda;

B.

The Board considered a temporary suspension of certain Building Permit Fees;

C.

The Board considered a proposed Resolution declaring Hurricane Debby disaster area.

Staff Presenters:  County Administrator Jonathan Lewis, Assistant County Administrator Mark Cunningham, and Assistant County Administrator Brad Johnson

12:09 p.m. Board Action:  Ratified Resolution No. 2024-157, a temporary suspension of certain building permit fees for work to repair documented damage from Tropical Storm Debby through February 5, 2025. Moved by Rainford, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

12:10 p.m. Board Action:  Adopted Resolution No. 2024-158, related to a declaration of a disaster area authorizing disaster debris collection and disposal services on private roads or within gated communities located within the declared disaster area. Moved by Rainford, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

A.

The Board considered a proposed settlement in Richard Paul Collins v. Sarasota County, Case No. 2019-CA-001406-NC;

B.

The Board considered a proposed settlement in Cobb Site Development, Inc. v. Sarasota County, Case No. 2023-CA-000211-NC;

C.

The Board considered proposed settlements in Fortiline, Inc. v. American Pipeline Construction, LLC and Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company, Case No. 2022-CA-3115-NC, and Fortiline, Inc. v. Sarasota County, 2023-CA-8481-NC;

D.

The Board considered a denial of motion for stay Sarasota East-Enders for Responsible Development, Inc. v. Sarasota County, Case No. 2024-CA-002751-NC;

E.

The Board considered the Final Plat approval for Tiburon Sarasota.

12:11 p.m. Board Action:  Approved the proposed settlement in Richard Paul Collins v. Sarasota County. Moved by Smith, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

12:12 p.m. Board Action:  Approved the proposed settlement in Cobb Site Development, Inc. v. Sarasota County. Moved by Smith, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 4-1 vote; Rainford voted "No."

12:13 p.m. Board Action:  Approved the proposed settlements in Fortiline, Inc. v. American Pipeline Construction, LLC and Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company; and Fortiline, Inc. v. Sarasota County. Moved by Smith, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 4-1 vote; Rainford voted "No."

12:14 p.m. Board Action:  Adopted Resolution No. 2024-159 to deny a motion for stay in Sarasota East-Enders for Responsible Development, Inc. v. Sarasota County. Moved by Smith, seconded by Neunder, carried by a 5-0 vote.

12:15 p.m. Board Action:  Approved the Final Plat for Tiburon Sarasota. Moved by Neunder, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Staff Presenter:  County Administrator Jonathan Lewis

12:18 p.m. Board Action:  Requested that the County Administrator work with the Florida Wildlife Commission to consider options to control the coyote population. Requested by Smith, without objection.

Commr. Rainford commented on first responders and community efforts following Tropical Storm Debby.

Commr. Neunder thanked County Staff, Suncoast Technical College, and all first responders with their assistance during the recent storm event. Commr. Neunder also commented on community meetings held in his district.

Commr. Cutsinger thanked all the volunteers that assisted during Tropical Storm Debby.

12:22 p.m. Board Action: Chair Moran noted no objection to request the County Attorney to review and bring back to the Board proposed language regarding the terms and conditions of Advisory Boards. 12:24 p.m. Board Action: Chair Moran noted no objection to request the County Attorney to come back to the Board with a proposed resolution in opposition to Florida Constitution Amendment No. 4, (Right to Abortion Initiative).

County Administrator Jonathan Lewis commented on rescheduling Board of County Commissioner meetings to the Sarasota County Administration Center, 1660 Ringling Boulevard, through the end of 2024 due to the construction and renovation of the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center.

Staff Presenter:  Health and Human Services Director Charles Henry

Public Presenter:  Mark Latham

Items submitted:  Copies of e-mails

01:20 p.m. Board Action: Requested that the County Administrator report back to the Board with options regarding aerial spraying and assistance with the appropriate State Agency with mosquito control in State Parks. Requested by Cutsinger, without objection.

Staff Presenters:  Planning and Development Services Planner Brooke Fleming, County Administrator Jonathan Lewis, Public Works Watershed Engineering Manager Robert Laura, and Public Works Director Spencer Anderson

Public Presenters:  Linda Stewart, Matt Morris, Larry Woldman, Chris Bales, Kerri MacNutt, and David Truxton

02:39 p.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearing. Closed by Moran, without objection.

02:40 p.m. Board Action:  Moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 2024-049.  Moved by Smith, the motion failed due to lack of a second.

02:46 p.m. Board Action:  Open the public hearing. Opened by Moran, without objection.

02:51 p.m. Board Action:  Moved to continue to a date uncertain consideration of proposed Ordinance No. 2024-049.  Moved by Smith, seconded by Neunder, carried by a 5-0 vote.

Note: Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record.

A.

Public hearing to consider proposed Ordinance No. 2024-030, approving a Development of Critical Concern (DOCC) Master Development Order for property located south of Clark Road and east of Lorraine Road, Sarasota, for a Village Planned Development of up to 6,576 residential units, 120,000 square feet of office use and 250,000 square feet of commercial/retail uses;

B.

Public hearing to consider proposed Ordinance No. 2024-031, approving Rezone Petition No. 23-25 for property located south of Clark Road and west of Lorraine Road, Sarasota, from Open Use Estate, 1 unit/5 acres (OUE-1) and Open Use Rural (OUR) to Village Planned Development (VPD).

Staff Presenters:  Director of Planning and Development Services Matt Osterhoudt and Planning and Development Services Planner Ana Messina

Public Presenters:  Pat Neal, John Hales, Katie LeBar, Alec Hoffner, Jeremy Arnold, Ed Vogler, Joe Gugino, Bruce Hiller, Kathy Lane, Christian Jennings, Jen Villarreal, Briana Payne, Mark Socher, Mark Borgiasz, Shari Thornton, Aaron May, Miles Toder, Robert Kingan, Alexis Kole, Thomas Fastiggi, Jane Armstrong, Martin Armstrong, Harrison Green, Dan Williams, Kristi Ray, Sylvia Macco, Greg Kuypers, Brian Sexston, Gregg Marsh, Jessica Spence, Larry Hayden, Lee Paulson, Bob Illif, Michael Hoelle, Ken Natoli, RaeAnne Malone, Susan Schoettle, Merri Mann, Lee Edgerley, Beth Irwin, Stephen Irwin, Kim Seyer,  Kristin Fanberg, Alexis Seyer, Rick Seyer, and Tom Matrullo

Items submitted:  Copies of proposed stipulations, copies of e-mails, copies of photographs, copies of maps, and copies of charts

RECESS:  4:45 p.m. - 5:02 p.m.

RECESS:  6:20 p.m. - 6:31 p.m.

06:33 p.m. Board Action:  Closed the public hearings. Closed by Moran, without objection.

06:53 p.m. Board Action:  Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-030, approving a DOCC Master Development Order.  Moved by Rainford, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 4-1 vote; Smith voted "No."

06:53 p.m. Board Action:  Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-031, as amended this date, approving Rezone Petition No. 23-25. Moved by Rainford, seconded by Cutsinger, carried by a 4-1 vote; Smith voted "No."

Note: Oath/Signature Cards Filed for Record.