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Weekly Calendar
and Advisory Board Vacancies
Feb. 15 – Feb. 21, 2015
• Board of County Commissioners – Feb. 18, 9 a.m., Commission Chamber, First Floor, Administration Center,
1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Call 941-861-5344 – LIVE TV and Webcast
• Board of County Commissioners Workshop – Feb. 20, 9 a.m., Think Tank, Third Floor, Administration Center,
1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Call 941-861-5344 – LIVE TV and Webcast
• Early Learning Coalition Board of Directors – Feb. 18, 6 p.m., Conference Room A/B, Brown Awning Building,
School Board of Sarasota County, The Landings, 1980 Landings Blvd., Sarasota. Call 941-954-4830
• Englewood Community Health Action Team (Englewood CHAT) – Feb. 19, 9-10 a.m., Englewood United
Methodist Church, 700 E. Dearborn St., Englewood. Call 941-861-2998
• Englewood Community SCOPE Report Card Road Show – Feb. 19, 9 a.m., Buchan Airport Community Park,
1394 Old Englewood Rd., Englewood. Call 941-365-8751
• Englewood Community Redevelopment Area Special Water Ferry Committee – Feb. 18, 10 a.m., CRA
Office, Banyan Court, 370 W. Dearborn St., Suite D, Englewood. Call 941-473-9795
• Human Services Advisory Council – Prioritization Subcommittee – Feb. 20, 1:30 p.m., Room 216, Second
Floor, William L. Little Health & Human Services Center, 2200 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Call 941-861-2882
• Planning Commission Public Hearing – Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m., (CANCELLED) - Commission Chamber, First
Floor, Administration Center, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Call 941-861-5000
• Proposal Evaluation Committee – Emergency Solutions Grant/Homeless Prevention Funds – Feb. 18,
1:15 p.m., Board Room, Federal Building, 111 South Orange Ave, Sarasota. Call 941-951-3640
• Stormwater Environmental Utility Advisory Committee – Feb. 12, 3 p.m., Conference Room 7, Sarasota
County Operations Center, 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota. Call 941-861-0900
• Tobacco Free Partnership – Feb. 19, 10–11:30 a.m., Healthfit - Powered by Sarasota Memorial, 5880 Rand
Blvd., Sarasota. Call 941-861-2805
• Tourist Development Council – Feb. 19, 4 p.m., Commission Chamber, Robert L. Anderson Administration
Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice. Call 941-861-5035 – LIVE TV and Webcast
ADVISORY COUNCIL VACANCIES
Advisory Council applicants must be Sarasota County residents and, if appointed, must maintain residency
throughout their term. Members serve in an advisory capacity without compensation, may not be employed by
Sarasota County Government and may not hold elected office (except where required by the council’s governing
documents). New members must attend Orientation within six months of appointment; must attend at least 65% of
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scheduled meetings; and must agree to use a County-provided email account for all advisory council
correspondence (Resolution No. 2009-025).
For more information or to apply, visit https://www.scgov.net/AdvisoryBoards
Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Vacancies: Four
Purpose: To hear appeals of decisions and interpretations of the Building Official and consider variances from the
technical codes, pursuant to Sarasota County Ordinance 2000-053, § 54-519.
Requirements: Must have knowledge and experience in the technical codes such as architects, civil engineers,
mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, licensed contractors, and the building industry. Financial disclosure
required.
Term: Three years
Meetings: Monthly, only if there is an appeal scheduled
Information: Planning and Development Services, Cheryl Swenney, 941-861-6637
Email: cswenney@scgov.net
Citizen Tax Oversight Committee
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Vacancies: None
Purpose: Committee to conduct an annual review of the expenditures made by the Sarasota County Commission
from the proceeds of the Infrastructure Sales Tax and to review any changes made by the Board to the
infrastructure projects or to the allocation of sales tax proceeds as set forth in Ordinance No. 97-083, as amended.
Requirements: One member shall be appointed from each district by the County Commissioner representing that
district and four At-Large members shall be appointed by majority vote of the Sarasota County Commission.
Term: Four years
Meetings: The Committee shall meet at the call of the Chairman.
Information: Office of Financial Management, Kim Backus, 941-861-5071
Email: kbackus@scgov.net
Coastal Advisory Committee (CAC)
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Vacancies: One
Purpose: To review, advise, and make recommendations to the Sarasota County Commission on matters
pertaining to: development/implementation of long-term beach erosion control programs; planning/prioritization of
capital improvement programs related to coastal issues; coordination with regional/state-wide groups; the State of
Florida Beach Erosion Control Program; general navigation and coastal management projects; coastal zone
management, policies, and construction; and innovative proposals by the public and County Staff.
Requirements: A background in coastal engineering, coastal geology, coastal zone management, or similar related
field is required. Must be familiar with coastal processes, inlet dynamics, and the Sarasota County Gulf of Mexico
shoreline and associated inlets. Familiarity with local, state, and federal government coastal management programs
is preferred.
Term: Three years
Meetings: Every other month, Administration Center, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota
Information: Environmental Protection Division, Luana Guio, 941-861-0673
Email: lguio@scgov.net
Development Services Advisory Committee
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Vacancies: Two: One licensed Residential Contractor; one Land Developer
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Purpose: To provide liaison between the County and the building and construction industry, review and advise the
County on industry permit fees and the permitting process.
Requirements: Must have knowledge and experience in the technical codes such as Architects, Engineers,
Planners, Environmental Specialists, Licensed Contractors, and the Building Industry.
Term: Three years
Meetings: Third Wednesday, every other month
Information: Planning and Development Services, Cheryl Swenney, 941-861-6637
Email: cswenney@scgov.net
Environmentally Sensitive Lands Oversight Committee
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Vacancies: One: At Large Representative
Purpose: To fulfill Sarasota County’s Comprehensive Plan mandate to protect natural areas by reviewing
environmentally sensitive lands and making land acquisition and protection recommendations.
Term: Three years
Meetings: First Thursday, every other month, at 2:30 p.m.; one joint meeting at a Parks Advisory and Recreation
Council meeting; special meetings may be scheduled as needed
Information: Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, Brie Ondercin – 941-232-9993
Email: bonderci@scgov.net
Fire-Rescue and Emergency Medical Services District Advisory Board
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Vacancies: One: One resident of Englewood-Fire Control District;
Purpose: To review the business of the respective assessment or taxing districts and to make recommendations to
the Board concerning acquisition of property, capital improvements and operations and maintenance with the
district, as well as, to make such studies as necessary and to recommend and request such services and facilities
as deemed necessary to the residents of the respective district.
Requirements: Cannot live in Town of Longboat Key or City of North Port
Term: Two years
Meetings: Not less than two times a year, no more than 4 times a year
Information: Emergency Services, Karen Beisler, 941-861-5473
Email: kbeisler@scgov.net
General Contractors Licensing & Examining Board
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Vacancies: Five: One Architect, one Engineer (Structural or Civil); one General Contractor; two Citizens At Large
(Consumer Representatives)
Purpose: Examine applications and qualifications for general, building, residential, roofing, pool/spa, and specialty
contractors doing business in the county, conduct disciplinary hearings, and perform other related functions
pursuant to Ordinance No. 2002-079. Recommend to the director various construction industry trades that require
a contractor in a particular field to secure a Certificate of Competency by examination, and the requirements to pass
said examination. Examine all applications and determine applicants' qualifications as to their familiarity with the
rules, regulations, and technical codes pertaining to that particular trade. Investigate their character, experience,
financial responsibility and fitness prior to examination.
Term: Three years
Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, Sarasota County Operations Center, 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd.,
Sarasota
Information: Planning & Development Services, Amy Hager, 941-861-5214
Email: ahager@scgov.net
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Historical Commission
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Vacancies: One
Purpose: Advise the Sarasota County Commission regarding (a) the acceptance of grants and donations, (b) the
marking of historic sites with county historical markers, (c) the History Center’s annual budget, and (d) historical
material and data.
Term: Four years
Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m.
Information: Historical Resources, Deb Gehringer, 941-861-6881
Email: dgehring@scgov.net
Human Services Advisory Council
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Vacancies: Three: Two Citizens–At-Large; One Health Professional
Purpose: Provide a conduit for citizen input to the Sarasota County Commission regarding the Contracted Human
Services Program and to provide advice and make recommendations to the Board on human services policy.
Term: Three years
Meetings: Last Friday of each month (subject to change)
Information: Health & Human Services, Claire Alexander, 941-861-2882
Email: calexand@scgov.net
Integrated Pest Management Advisory Council
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Vacancies: Three: One Medical profession; one Homeowner/Community Association; one Agriculture/Nursery
Industry
Purpose: Advise and make recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and the County IPM
Coordinator on matters pertaining to sound, environmentally safe pest management practices.
Requirements: Can be a member of a Homeowner/Community Association, or have experience in the
Agriculture/Nursery Industry or the Medical profession industry.
Term: Three years
Meetings: Second Monday of even-numbered months from 3:30-5 p.m.
Information: Health & Human Services, Nathan Blythe, 941-861-9728
Email: nblythe@scgov.net
Keep Sarasota County Beautiful Advisory Board (KSCBAB)
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Vacancies: Three
Purpose: To work with the KSCB Program Coordinator to organize, review and implement countywide education
and litter control programs, and advise and make recommendations to the Sarasota County Commission regarding
such programs.
Term: Three years
Meetings: Second Wednesday of January, February, March, April, August and October. No meetings in May, June,
July, September, November and December
Information: Public Utilities, Wendi Crisp, 941-861-5399
Email: wcrisp@scgov.net
Mechanical Contractors Licensing & Examining Board
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Vacancies: Five: One Architect; one Master Electrician; one Trade Alternate; two Citizens At-Large (Consumer
Representatives)
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Purpose: Examine applications and qualifications concerning electrical, plumbing, mechanical, contractors and
specialty contractors doing business in the county, conduct disciplinary hearings and perform other related
functions pursuant to Ordinance No. 2002-079. Recommend to the director various construction industry trades
that require a contractor in a particular field to secure a Certificate of Competency by examination, and the
requirements to pass said examination. Examine all applications and determine applicants' qualifications as to their
familiarity with the rules, regulations, and technical codes pertaining to that particular trade. Investigate their
character, experience, financial responsibility and fitness prior to examination.
Term: Three years
Meetings: First Thursday of each month, Planning & Development Services, Sarasota County Operations Center,
1001 Sarasota Center Blvd., Sarasota
Information: Planning & Development Services, Amy Hager, 941-861-5214
Email: ahager@scgov.net
Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens Advisory Committee (MPOCAC)
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Vacancies: Two: One Sarasota County citizen representing the disabled; One At-Large Sarasota County Citizen
Purpose: Serves as a review and advisory board to the Metropolitan Planning Organization in the comprehensive,
cooperative, and continuing transportation planning process.
Term: Three years
Meetings: Eight times a year, first Thursday of the months in which the MPO meets, 6 p.m., MPO office, 7632 15th
Street East, Sarasota
Information: Administration, Robin Bayus, 941-861-5727
Email: rbayus@scgov.net
Neighborhood Initiative Grant Advisory Committee
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Vacancies: One: District Five Representative
Purpose: To make recommendations pertaining to the selection of grant applicants to the Sarasota County
Commission.
Term: Three years
Meetings: Maximum of twice per year
Information: Neighborhood Services, Jane Grogg, 941-861-5507; Kathlyn Clayton, 941-685-1173
Email: neighbor@scgov.net
Planning Commission
Application Closing Date: Feb.20, 2015
Vacancies: One
Purpose: Planning Commission, as the Local Planning Agency, is obligated to interpret and advise the Sarasota
County Commission on the adoption and the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan as well as land use
applications filed pursuant to state statute or existing county ordinances.
Requirements: Sarasota County resident for two years. Financial disclosure required.
Term: Four years
Meetings: First and third Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m., special meetings as needed
Information: Planning and Development Services, Paula Clintsman, 941-861-5154
Email: pclintsm@scgov.net
Public Facilities Financing Advisory Board (PFFAB)
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Vacancies: Five. One Civic Organization representative, Two Building and Construction Industry; Two Financial
Professional
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Purpose: To advise and make recommendations to the Sarasota County Commission on impact fees, other
funding sources, the fiscal impacts of levels of service and other issues relating to the provision and financing of
public facilities.
Term: Three years
Meetings: Second Wednesday afternoon every other month, or on an as-needed basis, special meetings as
needed
Information: Planning & Development Services, Tyson Quire, 941-861-0826.
Email: tquire@scgov.net
Sarasota Tree Advisory Council
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Vacancies: Six
Purpose: To advise the Sarasota County Commission on tree, green infrastructure and urban forestry matters,
including strategic plans, design, regulation and policy.
Term: Three years
Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 3 p.m.
Information: Environmental Protection Division, Luana Guio, 941-861-0673
Email: lguio@scgov.net
Waterways Advisory Council
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Vacancies: One
Purpose: To provide a conduit for citizen input to the Waterways Program Manager and the Governing Body and to
make recommendations and provide advice.
Requirements: All members shall be property owners and residents within the Program Unit. No member shall be
a vendor of county goods and/or services.
Term: Three years
Meetings: Quarterly
Information: Public Utilities, Paul Semenec, 941-232-5541
Email: psemenec@scgov.net
Well Drilling Advisory Board
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Vacancies: One licensed groundwater geologist or licensed engineer with five (5) years training and experience in
hydrogeology.
Purpose: Advisory Board for the Well Drilling Community’s Voice.
Term: Three years
Meetings: Quarterly
Information: Health & Human Services, Maria Ream, 941-861-6133
Email: Maria.Ream@flhealth.gov
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age,
disability, sex, marital status, familial status, religion, or genetic information. Persons with disabilities who require assistance or
alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.), or who wish to file a complaint,
should contact: Sarasota County ADA/ Civil Rights Coordinator, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, Florida 34236, Phone: 941-8615000, TTY: 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771. Email: adacoordinator@scgov.net
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AGENDA
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
February 18, 2015
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9:00 a.m.
SARASOTA COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER
1660 RINGLING BOULEVARD
COMMISSION CHAMBER
SARASOTA, FLORIDA
Carolyn J. Mason, Chair, District 1
Alan Maio, Vice Chairman, District 4
Paul Caragiulo, District 2
Christine Robinson, District 3
Charles D. Hines, District 5
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Robinson
PROCLAMATIONS:
Quilting Month - March 2015
Engineers Week - February 22 through February 28, 2015
RECOGNITION:
Sarasota County - Healthy Weight Community Champion
Buck Showalter, Baltimore Orioles - American League Manager of the Year
NOTE:
Discussion items scheduled in the afternoon may be moved to the morning at the discretion of
the Board.
1.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - (Three-minute time limit per person.)
Persons desiring to comment on items under the Public Hearings Section of the agenda
are directed to complete a Request to Speak card for that item and present comments
during the specified public hearing. Persons desiring to comment before the Board on
other items are directed to complete a Request to Speak card, including the number of the
agenda item or topic to be addressed, and present comments during Open to the Public.
CONSENT SECTION:
All matters listed under the Consent Section are considered to be routine and will be enacted by
one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired by a
Commissioner, the item(s) will be considered at the end of the Consent Section.
2.
HUMAN RESOURCES
To approve a contract with Towers Watson Delaware, Inc. to provide benefits consulting
services, in an amount not to exceed $219,500.00.
3.
LIBRARIES AND HISTORICAL RESOURCES
To appoint Clifford Smith to serve a three-year term on the Historic Preservation Board,
effective through January 2018.
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4.
PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
To adopt a resolution authorizing a lease agreement with the Venice Historic Preservation
League Inc., dba Venice Area Historic Society Inc., for use of the Railroad Caboose and
rooms within the Venice Train Depot to conduct educational tours and operate a railroad
museum.
5.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
To appoint Reed Giasson to serve a three-year term on the Public Facilities Financing
Advisory Board, as a Building and Construction Industry Community of Interest
representative, effective through February 2018.
6.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
(Sitting as the Community Redevelopment Agency)
To approve agreements with the following individuals for the listed sculptures to be on
display in the Englewood Sculpture Garden for three years, in exchange for a $500.00
honorarium per sculpture:
a. Diane Davidson – “Sea and Sky”;
b. Diane Davidson – “Sunset People”;
c. Erik Groff – “Cypria”;
d. Nichole Moranda – “Jellies in Bloom”;
e. Jacob Rhoads – “The Leaping Dolphins”;
f. James Sears – “Feeding Tarpon”;
g. Robert D. Swails – “Flying Ray.”
7.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
To approve a modification of easement at the Pelican Plaza retail center, located on U.S.
41 and Vamo Road, Sarasota.
8.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
To approve Amendment No. 1 to Specific Authorization No. 1 (Contract No. 2013-485) to
Contract No. 2011-328 with Carollo Engineers, Inc. for the Central County Water
Reclamation Facility Expansion, to provide miscellaneous design, bidding, and
construction phase services, in the amount of $329,257.50.
9.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
To authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to negotiate the purchase of the
wastewater utility assets utilized to provide service within the Lake Forest Utility, LLC
franchise area, and to incur costs in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00, to perform
reasonable and necessary due diligence pursuant to Section 125.3401, Florida Statutes,
and to address ancillary matters.
10.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
To approve Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 2010-260 with Stantec Consulting Services,
Inc. for the Siesta Key Master Pump Station and Force Main Project, for additional design,
bidding and construction phase services, in the amount of $829,075.00.
11.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
To appoint Agnus Rutushni to fill an expired three-year term on the Keep Sarasota County
Beautiful Advisory Board, effective through November 2017.
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12.
PUBLIC WORKS
To appoint Jonathan Harn to serve a three-year term on the Waterways Advisory Council,
effective through February 2018.
13.
PUBLIC WORKS
To approve a construction contract with Uretek Holdings, Inc. for the undermining,
remediation and repair of eight Siesta Key bridges, in the amount of $759,090.47.
14.
PUBLIC WORKS
To approve a contract with Intelligent Conservation Systems, Inc. for a computer-based
water-management system for flush and faucet valves in the East Jail, in the amount of
$482,098.00.
15.
PUBLIC WORKS
To release three permanent drainage easements (referenced as parcels 100.01, 102.01,
and 104.01), acquired in 2001 to accommodate the Little Five Points stormwater
improvement project.
16.
SARASOTA COUNTY AREA TRANSIT
To approve a specific authorization (Work Assignment No. 2) with Kimley Horn, Inc. for a
data collection and automatic passenger counter validation project, in the amount of
$199.986.92.
DISCUSSION SECTION:
17.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COUNTY COMPTROLLER
Presentation of the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2014,
including the 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the 2014 Consolidated Major
Revenue and Debt Report and the 2014 Popular Annual Financial Report.
18.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Presentation of the Public Facilities Financing Advisory Board Annual Report.
19.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Update on the Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Impact Fee Report and impact fee efforts.
20.
PUBLIC WORKS
(Note: Public comments will be considered)
To adopt a resolution prohibiting parking on both sides of Casey Key Road, from 140 feet
north of Albee Road to 1,550 feet south of Albee Road, and on the 810-foot segment
abutting North Jetty Park. (Traffic Advisory Council recommended approval.)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
THE SARASOTA COUNTY CHARTER REQUIRES THAT EVIDENCE AND TESTIMONY
PRESENTED DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS SHALL BE UNDER OATH.
PERSONS
PRESENTING EVIDENCE AND/OR TESTIMONY ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND
SIGN THE REQUEST TO SPEAK CARD.
21.
A.
B.
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
(Not a public hearing) To adopt a resolution relating to the advance refunding of the
Infrastructure Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, and the issuance of the
Infrastructure Sales Surtax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2015;
(Public hearing) To adopt a resolution, Budget Amendment No. B2015-022, amending the
Fiscal Year 2015 budget for the advance refunding of the Infrastructure Sales Surtax
Revenue Bonds, Series 2008A, and the issuance of the Infrastructure Sales Surtax
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2015, in the amount of $43,148,021.00.
REPORTS SECTION:
22.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COUNTY COMPTROLLER
23.
A.
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Discussion and possible action regarding a proposed amendment to the
Telecommunications Ordinance, Chapter 118 of the County Code;
Discussion and possible action regarding the Planning Commission request for review of
the Neighborhood Workshop requirements as detailed in Resolution No. 2009-188.
B.
24.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
Final Plat approval for Calusa Park, Phase 2.
25.
COMMISSIONER CARAGIULO
26.
COMMISSIONER ROBINSON
27.
COMMISSIONER MAIO
28.
COMMISSIONER HINES
29.
CHAIR MASON
30.
ADMINISTRATION
Outstanding Board Assignments.
31.
ADMINISTRATION:
Review of Board Meeting Schedule.
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1:30 p.m.
32.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - (Three-minute time limit per person.)
Persons desiring to comment on items under the Public Hearings Section of the agenda
are directed to complete a Request to Speak card for that item and present comments
during the specified public hearing. Persons desiring to comment before the Board on
other items are directed to complete a Request to Speak card, including the number of the
agenda item or topic to be addressed, and present comments during Open to the Public.
Discussion items scheduled in the afternoon may be moved to the morning at the
discretion of the Board.
DISCUSSION SECTION: (Continued)
33.
SHERIFF
Update and discussion regarding Sheriff’s Office facilities and operations.
34.
ADMINISTRATION
To adopt a resolution relating to the Anti-Fraud Policy and Ethics and Compliance
Program, repealing Resolution No. 2012-001.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Continued)
THE SARASOTA COUNTY CHARTER REQUIRES THAT EVIDENCE AND TESTIMONY
PRESENTED DURING PUBLIC HEARINGS SHALL BE UNDER OATH.
PERSONS
PRESENTING EVIDENCE AND/OR TESTIMONY ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND
SIGN THE REQUEST TO SPEAK CARD.
35.
SARASOTA COUNTY AREA TRANSIT
(Public hearing) To adopt a resolution eliminating fares for riders 80 years old and over for
the Sarasota County Area Transit fixed-route services.
36.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
(Public hearing) To adopt Ordinance No. 2015-004, amending Section 98-10(o) of the
County Code, deleting the sunset date for the newsrack ordinance.
37.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - (Three-minute time limit per person.)
Persons desiring to comment on items under the Public Hearings Section of the agenda
are directed to complete a Request to Speak card for that item and present comments
during the specified public hearing. Persons desiring to comment before the Board on
other items are directed to complete a Request to Speak card, including the number of the
agenda item or topic to be addressed, and present comments during Open to the Public.
38.
OTHER BUSINESS
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NOTE:
Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs, or activities on the basis of
race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, familial status, religion, or genetic
information. Persons with disabilities who require assistance or alternative means for
communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.), or who wish to file a
complaint, should contact: Sarasota County Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Civil Rights
Coordinator, 1660 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida 34236, Phone: 941-861-5000, Teletype
(TTY): 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771. Email: adacoordinator@scgov.net. Persons needing
assistance are asked to provide notice as soon as practicable in advance of the event to allow
time to accommodate the request.