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City staff member Mr. Perry presented the Emergency Procurement Report and said the first emergency item is a $106,000 repair to connect clarifier No. 3 to the plant's digesters. Perry said the work consists of aboveground piping, valves and labor to provide connectivity and relieve solids-processing problems.

Perry described a second emergency purchase—high-capacity lift-station pumps—at approximately $91,000 and a third, $4,623 repair to metal siding and flashing on sanitation department buildings. He said many costs will be submitted first to the city's inland marine/property insurer and then to FEMA for additional reimbursement.

Perry summarized: \"We've had several meetings, including last week, with the insurers themselves... We have received some partial payments from the insurer. They're working on some claims, and they will be rapidly paid, opposed to FEMA that has a more protracted type of reimbursement.\" He added that some emergency categories (debris hauling and protective measures) are eligible for expedited FEMA reimbursement.

Council discussion focused on whether the clarifier work is a temporary \"band-aid\" or a longer-term fix. Mayor Gene Brown and staff described the clarifier issue as a likely design connectivity problem; the mayor said of the short-term repair, \"This is a Band Aid to get it fixed. And because when you put a Band Aid on, when you take it off, you hope it's healed.\" Perry and councilmembers said the larger clarifier project now under construction should help resolve capacity problems.

Staff gave operational context: the wastewater plant is rated at 9,000,000 gallons per day, averages roughly 6 to 7 million gallons daily and experienced peak flows of 25 to 30 million gallons during the storm sequence, which stressed biological treatment and equipment.

Perry said he is authorized to approve emergency procurements under the purchasing policy and that he will continue to report the items to the council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bradenton City Council Meeting, March 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff reported roughly $4 million in storm-related emergency procurements and described three recent emergency repairs: $106,000 for clarifier No. 3 piping, $91,000 for lift-station pumps and $4,623 for sanitation building roof flashing.","taxTitle","Bradenton City, Manatee County, Florida","taxId",12477,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6283864,"Council approves Jack’s Wing Company sidewalk café with beer-and-wine conditions",516,1129000,1645000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2585793-a19d05d64399ec84e07ef8579402eeaf&start=1129&end=1645","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2585793-a19d05d64399ec84e07ef8579402eeaf/thumbnail_1129000.jpg","/articles/6283864/Bradenton-City/Manatee-County/Florida/Council-approves-Jacks-Wing-Company-sidewalk-café-with-beer-and-wine-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283864-2ff64da1d26cb6e8ba813badfc34b221/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185463&Signature=Kh1n93LT4iDnx3YDroIEP~GeVOuHEUssEaXmO13Wx8kAYc1fRlaWo6T82qEfcpG47eBNJWhstPdhVW3PmPxoBtpNKokyqZ6eDmPiE5ej1DHfBH2L1ky-L3pycJnbbcaiyH2XC7cGJeP9UC-y82gjlMKuTFyAOS24STu4MvoMP9v1xhlvmhTX7rA-NkA6~Jks6oqFedmkbtbs4kpvcTI~bXtVovhZlO6ncf5lH-iIS7cH4u245CFXgN-~PUoz7cSe9rdslNIekYmiyGsK90lOAbxm-Q9scaVhVdHA2aEZlxEjE0mFg07tgyG8qyqiN7PXGoX61NJFmY6raqt69~CRVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bradenton City Council on Wednesday approved a special-use resolution allowing Jack’s Wing Company to operate a sidewalk café with beer-and-wine sales at 316 12th Street West.

Planning staff presented Resolution 205-204 and recommended approval with conditions including execution of an indemnification agreement within 30 days, maintenance of a five-foot clear pedestrian pathway, compliance with state licensing (including any extension of premise for alcohol sales) and review of any cleaning solutions by the Public Works Department.

Joshua Hatch, owner of Jack’s Wing Company, told the council the sidewalk café would provide “a little bit more outside seating” and said the restaurant is “a beer and wine only” operation. He said tables would be removed or stored when not in use and that he has arranged storage with the building owner.

Planning staff noted the site is in the T5 zoning district with urban core future land use and that sidewalk cafés are permitted in T5 but alcohol sales require special use approval. Planning Commission recommended approval 4-0 on Feb. 19 with stipulations mirroring staff recommendations.

Vice Mayor Kramer moved to approve the resolution with staff stipulations; Councilmember Coachman seconded. The motion carried 4-0.

The council’s approval limits the sidewalk café to eight seats in the proposed layout, requires the indemnification agreement and directs that any increase in seating return to City Council for approval.","Bradenton City Council voted 4-0 to approve a special-use resolution allowing Jack’s Wing Company to operate a sidewalk café with beer-and-wine sales at 316 12th Street West, subject to staff stipulations including an indemnification agreement, maintaining a five-foot pedestrian clearway and required state licenses.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6283844,"Council debates school-zone camera impacts after residents report multiple tickets; police cite speed reductions",750,3599000,4349000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2585793-a19d05d64399ec84e07ef8579402eeaf&start=3599&end=4349","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2585793-a19d05d64399ec84e07ef8579402eeaf/thumbnail_3599000.jpg","/articles/6283844/Bradenton-City/Manatee-County/Florida/Council-debates-school-zone-camera-impacts-after-residents-report-multiple-tickets-police-cite-speed-reductions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283844-4d9ddd96a7857fc2f3cc8025790121a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185463&Signature=HaClnKnZouC2qjmYyHGNLBnzsl9kKWd6yjFRHXs~6rM8N4NA8wuLIJnVResQV9bWucYS1pnf1rnESPTY001s8JnwrHIomilByzG7SHzvs9-p2L9mdD~iK9~4uQLGD-sztcTKmSTzJlatEb~yfNYgR5z47PIg9tOPuIBytJKYjOJwd5KhHf2oOhrMgUoxU1hjYUzezrf59f7kCaHr3DejSSLkkXESKYbIy4oK1U8vTyREPQBKAasP7oqf1uiDp7zmUvf0w1TGpk3G~zZY76S~vSMAI1BSRtIpiTCA2s-~aIZJtW0ba4OLa7k4ewjcQOWf1P-SlDNNICRJ3iA6~pLnEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bradenton City Council on Wednesday spent extended time discussing the city's automated enforcement program for school-zone and red-light cameras after several residents reported receiving multiple citations within a short period.

Councilmember Moore and others relayed constituent concerns about people receiving a flurry of notices before they realized they needed to change driving behavior; one councilmember said she had heard of a resident who received 10 notices. Moore credited Officer Giddens for responsive assistance to two callers but said the city might need to review signage and vendor settings to reduce confused citations.

Chief of Police (presenter) defended the program and cited research showing automated camera programs reduce speeding by \"anywhere from 14 to 65%. I think we're trending right now at about 60%.\" The chief said the cameras have served as a \"behavior modifier\" and have allowed officers to focus on other enforcement priorities; he also said the department reviews the camera data weekly. He noted six magistrate hearings are scheduled to review contested citations.

Council discussion touched on warning periods and whether signage (including blinking lights and posted times) is adequate. Several councilmembers said they support school-zone enforcement as a child-safety measure but agreed some vendor or signage tweaks could reduce unintended multiple notices for drivers unfamiliar with time-of-day speed limits.

No formal policy change was made; the council asked staff to continue data review, consider signage improvements and plan outreach or workshops to explain program details to residents.","Residents told the council they received multiple school-zone citations in a short time; police said the camera program is reducing speeding (research range cited 14-65%, the department trending about 60%) and pointed to planned magistrate hearings and data review. Councilmembers discussed signage, warning periods and vendor adjustments.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6283849,"First reading of chicken ordinance (Ordinance 4,058) set for March 26 after public comment",220,846000,1066000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2585793-a19d05d64399ec84e07ef8579402eeaf&start=846&end=1066","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2585793-a19d05d64399ec84e07ef8579402eeaf/thumbnail_846000.jpg","/articles/6283849/Bradenton-City/Manatee-County/Florida/First-reading-of-chicken-ordinance-Ordinance-4058-set-for-March-26-after-public-comment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283849-61ac4f62e4c20f65dd00c37e4c5ae5b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185463&Signature=CwhQ~Jm3gVdNhWj4MaftMEMYLmNBhG8MmwjplwB61PZS~toYd9Qq0y270rof8QDy3uJUIrj0mJyjLuOkopoxlu1nabs1Jcy4Elh5nrw4Q5fFF8WnJiW~dO5xkH44vZknGAj7grONgW8elKe3F0a8WxjY-3tNnzB8FSZxpD2TtNaZpCiKgQmkVbVu53w5DwgQ5lYDsdMeeRXp5f~oD7GlyFacDEXOMwYJo8IKwsUHR1rEgJbyiT4wox7ceWeCmgYsqKVkps1glj8bXFEBDnr1OUohMJ1-nk1U6Qb72MojVnRwRVJm7u1-l7XhNup7bhsSlDCkQPSSHlVtJdmuinqQlA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bradenton City Council on Wednesday heard the first reading of Ordinance 4,058, which would amend Chapter 14, Article 1, Section 14-4 of the city code to allow keeping live poultry (chickens) under specified permit requirements, penalties and codification language. The ordinance was presented as a first reading; the second reading and public hearing are scheduled for March 26.

During the citizen-comment portion, resident Patrick Knaussick of Bradenton urged the council not to approve the ordinance and described his personal experience keeping backyard chickens during a recent seven-month period. Knaussick told the council about odors, feces entering his pool during floods and roosters crowing early on weekends. \"I'm opposed to this ordinance for many reasons,\" he said, and asked the council not to approve the ordinance on final reading.

City staff noted the item will return for a second reading and public hearing on March 26, and council members said they expect further public input at that time. Council and staff indicated adjustments to the ordinance could be made before final adoption based on public comment and additional review.

No vote on the ordinance was taken at the meeting; the matter remains pending further public comment and council deliberation.","Council received first reading of Ordinance 4,058 to allow keeping live poultry under specified permit requirements; public commenter urged rejection and said chickens cause odors and noise. Second reading and public hearing are scheduled for March 26.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6283854,"City to buy frequently flooded house at 504 Ninth Ave. W. for $290,000 to eliminate recurring backups",250,2617000,2867000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2585793-a19d05d64399ec84e07ef8579402eeaf&start=2617&end=2867","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2585793-a19d05d64399ec84e07ef8579402eeaf/thumbnail_2617000.jpg","/articles/6283854/Bradenton-City/Manatee-County/Florida/City-to-buy-frequently-flooded-house-at-504-Ninth-Ave-W-for-290000-to-eliminate-recurring-backups","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283854-deaef7c06bafbb5918f767f27181e5bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185463&Signature=hfgkwZ9sk-BgPpBevS0e4SGSVhJX44wzH-JqnKQRUEEZBw1KcCPnh9-XY~xZnm7k6X9cjvcPWPLP172Rxm3uICTycV1x56a1v68WMk6FO8iXqjNgtl5-QEfaf0bwF0XhofOC5mxQcsIkfumRiiRolUQsqPWoHsrkUOSAG4C6usKrotVxViY41IUJ7TwlMy6Wydg1-9xiFdALUECIR2kRd9yNeQsRvGgeSUoiNWx759AarHPR2Ef23aSBXEWbKrvlYhCHu4BYSBSzwe4cZIGcRqOdcHOl8WH~zgNK97MZXteeFVQyrcVFRtoMfnA4K-ftRBC5ZtGKfXBR9IPKGD3N5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bradenton City Council authorized staff to complete a $290,000 settlement and purchase of a small residential property at 504 Ninth Avenue West that suffered repeated wastewater backflow and flooding, the city announced Wednesday.

City staff member Mr. Perry explained the home is located about 40 feet from a main transmission from Lift Station 17, a master lift station that processes more than two million gallons per day. The property has flooded several times with wastewater; staff evaluated relocation of the lateral which would have required about 400 feet of pipeline relocation and substantial additional cost.

Perry said purchase was chosen after negotiations with the owner failed and the homeowner retained an attorney; the city initiated a condemnation (eminent domain) proceeding and concluded that litigation would require the city to pay the homeowner's legal and expert fees in addition to any valuation adjustments. He said the city obtained appraisals and documented personal-property losses of more than $50,000 and that remediation estimates were in the neighborhood of $75,000.

Perry described the negotiated outcome: \"We have a contract to do that, thus far. We're gonna provide that individual, a certain amount of time to get out of the home. We've been paying, for her temporary housing as well through a variety of different funding sources.\" He said funding for the settlement will come from the city's utility reserve fund and that legal counsel reviewed the settlement documents. Perry added that the city does not plan to surplus the property but expects to use it for mitigation related to the lift station.

Councilmember Coachman moved to authorize the city administrator to effectuate the settlement and purchase for $290,000; Vice Mayor Kramer seconded. The motion carried 4-0.","Bradenton officials authorized settlement and purchase of 504 Ninth Avenue West for $290,000 after repeated wastewater backups from nearby Lift Station 17; funding will come from the utility reserve fund and the purchase resolves potential eminent-domain litigation and homeowner claims.","actionData","errors"]

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City reports $4 million in storm-related emergency purchases; clarifier pipe and lift-station pumps prioritized

Council approves Jack’s Wing Company sidewalk café with beer-and-wine conditions

Council debates school-zone camera impacts after residents report multiple tickets; police cite speed reductions

First reading of chicken ordinance (Ordinance 4,058) set for March 26 after public comment

City to buy frequently flooded house at 504 Ninth Ave. W. for $290,000 to eliminate recurring backups