Bradenton City Council Meeting, May 27, 2026

The City of Bradenton held a City Council meeting on May 27, 2026, which included several procurement and development-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a purchase and sale agreement for property at 308 13th Street West, intended to facilitate relocation of a lift station, and contract change orders related to the Bradenton Police Department Headquarters construction project, including a $47,000 extension for AECOM's services and a $38,000 contract reduction for NDC Construction. The council also reviewed and approved preliminary project lists for $16 million in CDBG-DR disaster relief infrastructure funding and $6 million in housing funding, with plans to submit these to Manatee County for ranking and approval. Additionally, the council discussed a comprehensive plan amendment and local development agreement for a mixed-use urban core project involving increased residential density and public park space, emphasizing walkability and infrastructure improvements. Policy discussions touched on potential impact fee waivers for workforce housing projects and the importance of balancing development incentives with infrastructure capacity. The meeting also featured presentations on homelessness initiatives and the launch of the My Bradenton 311 mobile app to improve citizen reporting and city service responsiveness. Several proclamations and community updates were provided, but no votes on major policy changes were taken beyond those related to procurement and development projects.