May 5, 2026 - Regular Meeting

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-05-05 · meeting

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on May 5, 2026, covering a wide range of items including budgets, agreements, and property matters. Several agenda items point to future work for local contractors and suppliers. These include professional utility engineering design services for the Cortez Road and Manatee Avenue West Bridge Replacement Projects, a guaranteed maximum price addendum for a Blake Hospital alternate water line, and design services for the Desoto Bridge watermain replacement. The board also considered watershed management plans for North Manatee, South Manatee, and Cow Pen Slough, which could involve civil engineers, surveyors, and environmental consultants. Other items included a site access agreement for the County Administration Building, permanent utility easements, and a fiber optic data circuit installation for the Sheriff's Office Detention Facility, which could mean work for utility contractors, electricians, and telecommunications service providers.