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Bradenton approves purchase of Riverside property for temporary lift station to back up Lift Station 13
Summary
Council approved a purchase-and-sale contract for a property at 2502 Riverside Drive East to site a temporary pump/lift station to serve a vulnerable collection system area; staff said the purchase is intended as a temporary solution while permanent Lift Station 3 and collection system upgrades proceed.
Bradenton — The City Council voted 5-0 May 28 to approve a purchase-and-sale agreement for a property at 2502 Riverside Drive East to host a temporary pump (pack) lift station intended to protect the collection system served by aging Lift Station 13.
City staff said Lift Station 13 is structurally degraded and sits in a flood‑prone location; staff described short‑term bypass pumps and generators previously used during storms and warned the station could fail if hit by another major event. Staff and engineering advised siting a temporary above‑ground packaged lift station on a nearby property to bypass Lift Station 13 while the city constructs a replacement Lift Station 3 and upgrades the collection laterals for about 70 homes.
Mr. Perry told council the city obtained an appraisal and negotiated a purchase price that was “about 5% over appraisal.” The transcript did not record the exact purchase price in full dollars; staff said the seller must deliver marketable title under the contract. Council and staff discussed an intent that the property be marketed for resale once permanent collection upgrades are completed; staff said a council resolution stating that intent would be acceptable to memorialize the present council’s plan though it would not bind future councils.
Council members asked for ongoing communications with nearby residents and requested participation in the project meetings; Councilwoman Moore asked to be included in communications. Council approved the purchase-and-sale contract and directed staff to proceed with necessary steps to site the temporary pump facility. Staff said the temporary facility will be fenced and contain required above‑ground valves and a generator; the installation is designed to meet base‑flood‑elevation and environmental protections.
The temporary facility is a stopgap to avoid a possible above‑ground, street‑spanning bypass that could be required if Lift Station 13 failed, staff said; permanent collection system and Lift Station 3 upgrades are progressing in parallel.
