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Bradenton council approves infrastructure, zoning and code changes; votes at a glance
Summary
At its Jan. 14 meeting the City of Bradenton City Council approved a consent agenda that advanced the 'Face It and Fix It' infrastructure program, adopted several land‑use and code ordinances, approved two property sales and authorized engineering work on a sewer lift station; all recorded votes were unanimous.
The City of Bradenton City Council on Jan. 14 approved a package of measures that officials said will advance utility repairs and clarify local development rules.
Council unanimously approved a consent agenda that staff said includes five utility projects tied to the “Face It and Fix It” campaign. Interim administration explained the program has more than $100 million committed for water‑and‑sewer improvements paid for by federal, state and county funding sources and described work such as upsizing water mains (8‑inch to 12‑inch), directional boring under streets and manhole lining to reduce inflow and infiltration.
The council also took formal votes on land‑use and code matters. By recorded votes of 5–0, the council: • Adopted Resolution 26‑01, exempting one address in the Bella Sole planned development from a prior stipulation requiring in‑house fire suppression systems after staff and the fire marshal told council the parcel sits outside the gated entry and meets hydrant‑spacing norms. The motion to approve was made by Councilmember Lisa Gonzales Moore and seconded by Councilmember Kim Schlesser. • Adopted Ordinance 4065 (second reading), which amends fence and hedges rules across zoning districts: corner visibility triangles at street intersections were reduced from 35 to 25 feet and to 10 feet at alleys/driveways; the ordinance requires at least 75% transparency on primary‑front fences and allows limited fencing of vacant lots to deter dumping and vagrancy. Planning Director Robin Singer said the changes align regulations with observed development patterns and public‑safety needs. • Adopted Ordinance 4071 (second reading), removing a conflicting International Property Maintenance Code reference that had implied single‑family homes must be sprinkled; Building Official Matt Rush confirmed the Florida Building Code does not require sprinklers in single‑family residential dwellings.
Council also authorized two surplus property sales: 1105 18th Street West (sale price $80,500; proceeds directed to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee) and 2104 12th Avenue West (sale price $288,000; proceeds to water/sewer fund). Both sales passed 5–0.
On utilities, council heard an emergency procurement report for a Dec. 18 break on a 20‑inch sanitary force main in front of Blake Hospital; staff reported Woodruff & Sons completed repairs and listed the cost at approximately $2,023,000. Separately, the council approved a work assignment with Jacobs Engineering to design and manage the Lehi Station 3 expansion (roughly 1,400 linear feet of force main and associated gravity collection for about 180 homes) using a DEP grant of about $2.7 million.
Most motions were approved by roll call; in each recorded vote the council reported five affirmative votes and no dissent. The mayor said residents should follow the city’s FaceItAndFixIt web page for project updates.
The council scheduled follow‑up where required (the comprehensive plan text amendment described at first reading will be transmitted to the state for review before returning to council for final action).
