MANATEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY AGENDA

January 27, 2026

9:00 a.m.

The Manatee County Port Authority may take action on any matter during this meeting, including those items set forth within this agenda. The chairperson, at the option of the chairperson, may take business out of order if the chairperson determines that such a change in the agenda’s schedule will expedite the business of the Port Authority.

1. CALL TO ORDER

   
   

2. Public Comments – (all agenda and non-agenda items)

   
   

3. Consent Agenda

   Requests by Port Authority (items to be pulled from Consent Agenda)

   
   

4. Executive Director Comments

5. Commissioner Comments

   
   

6. Adjourn

According to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, any person desiring to appeal any decision made by the Port Authority with respect to any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Mike Rahn, Chairman; Carol Ann Felts, 1st Vice Chairman; Jason Bearden, 2nd Vice-Chairman; George Kruse, 3rd Vice Chairman;

Amanda Ballard, Member; Dr. Bob McCann, Member; Tal Saddique, Member

‌January 27, 2026

1. CONSENT AGENDA

   
   

   1. Warrant List

      
      

   2. Minutes – December 18, 2025

      
      

   3. Budget Resolution

      
      

   4. First Amendment to the Operating and Maintenance Agreement - Port Manatee Railroad, LLC Agreement

      
      

   5. World Direct Shipping Rail Lease Amendment One

      
      

   6. Florida Division of Emergency Management Mitigation - Generators

      
      

   7. 2025 Port Security Grant Program

RECOMMENDATION:

Move to approve the Consent Agenda incorporating the language as stated in the recommended motions on the cover sheets for the Consent Agenda items.

‌Manatee County Port Authority Warrant (Check) Listing

12/10/2025 to 01/15/2026

Manatee County Port Authority Warrant (Check) Listing

12/10/2025 to 01/15/2026

Manatee County Port Authority Warrant (Check) Listing

12/10/2025 to 01/15/2026

Manatee County Port Authority Warrant (Check) Listing

12/10/2025 to 01/15/2026

‌MANATEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING

PORT MANATEE INTERMODAL CENTER, THIRD FLOOR

1905 Intermodal Circle Palmetto, Florida December 18, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4KFtzaC9Z87D5mn_SKKtBA

Present were:

Mike Rahn, Chairman

Dr. Bob McCann, First Vice-Chairman Amanda Ballard, Second Vice-Chairman Tal Siddique, Third Vice-Chairman Carol Ann Felts

George W. Kruse

Absent was:

Jason Bearden

Also present were:

Carlos Buqueras, Executive Director Jennifer R. Cowan, Port Authority Attorney

Denise Hege, Accounting, Clerk of the Circuit Court Robin Toth, Deputy Clerk, Clerk of the Circuit Court

1. CALL TO ORDER

   Chairman Rahn called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

2. INVOCATION

   Chaplain Jeff Holton, Anchor House, delivered the invocation.

   
   

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

   Commissioner Siddique led the Pledge of Allegiance.

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4. AUDIENCE INTRODUCTIONS

   Members of the audience introduced themselves.

5. PUBLIC COMMENTS (All Agenda and Non-Agenda items)

   Glen Gibellina stated Florida Power and Light received approval from the Florida Public Service Commission for a cumulative $7 billion rate increase over four years. As an ongoing advocate for solar at Port Manatee, he encouraged the Authority to reconsider solar to offset costs. The Port acquired three, separate properties (totaling 273 acres); none of which had a non-refundable deposit (unlike the $500,000 refundable deposit related to termination of Agreement with Fortress 2020 Landco LLC, 1/28/25). He urged the Authority to be consistent on real estate deals. He strongly opposed an Independent Special District for Port Manatee.

   
   

   There being no further public comments, Chairman Rahn closed public comments.

   DECEMBER 18, 2025 (Continued)

6. PRESENTATION – HONEYWELL

   Charlie Wall, Honeywell Plant Director, utilized a slide presentation regarding Honeywell’s Port Manatee Facility manufacturing liquified natural gas used for power generation and industrial applications, the facility currently has over 410 employees, 200 of which are highly-skilled welders, Honeywell customers, and Honeywell’s exchanger product and operation.

   
   

   Discussion ensued regarding appreciation to Mr. Wall for his presentation and Honeywell’s facility at Port Manatee, Qatar is the country known for its vast natural gas reserves, the United States is becoming a producer of natural gas, how many exchanges are built simultaneously, the demand for exchangers is increasing which will increase Honeywell’s facility operations and employee workforce, many employees are from surrounding counties, the exchangers are not pre-loaded with natural gas, Mr. Wall briefly summarized the process to construct an exchanger, this is an American-made product constructed at Port Manatee, and Honeywell’s great relationship with Port Manatee.

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   ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

   No Consent Agenda items were pulled.

   A motion was made by Member Siddique, seconded by Member Felts, and carried 6 to 0, with Member Bearden absent, to approve the Consent Agenda, incorporating the language as stated in the recommended motions on the cover sheets for the Consent Agenda.

7. CONSENT AGENDA PA20251218DOC003

   1. WARRANT LIST

      Accepted Warrant Listing from November 10, 2025, to December 9, 2025

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   2. MINUTES

      Approved the Minutes of November 18, 2025

   3. BUDGET AMENDMENT

      Adopted Budget Resolution PA-26-06, reflecting a decrease of $187,435 of Port cash and $43,425 of Port Capital Improvement expenses to close out completed Berth 4-14 Harbor Dredge project, and $11,953,492 from U.S. DOT INFRA Grant for Intermodal Container Yard Phase 3, which will expand the container yard an additional 16.56 acres, install electrical systems for mobile harbor cranes, construct an access road, and construct approximately three foundations and utilities for future radiation portal monitors PA20251218DOC005

   4. TARIFF NO. 3 ADDITIONS, CHANGES AND/OR INCREASES

      Approved Port Manatee Tariff No. 3 additions, changes, and/or increases, effective January 1, 2026, (The majority of Tariff items reflect a five percent increase as annotated in attached tariff pages) PA20251218DOC006

   5. 2026 PORT AUTHORITY OFFICERS

      Approved, ratified and confirmed the election of Mike Rahn as Chairman, Carol Ann Felts as First Vice-Chairman, Jason Bearden as Second Vice-Chairman, and George Kruse as Third Vice-Chairman of the Port Authority, effective 12:01 a.m., January 1, 2026, to serve for calendar year 2026, or until their successors are duly elected

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   6. AMENDMENT FOR EXTENSION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT – HOPPER AT BERTH 6

      DECEMBER 18, 2025 (Continued)

      Adopted Resolution PA-26-05, authorizing the Chairman to execute the Public Transportation Amendment to Public Transportation Grant Agreement (Contract G2278), with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), for a one-year extension to April 30, 2027, of the Hopper project due to current project timeline (There is no change in FDOT funding, nor Port match requirement) PA20251218DOC008

   7. BERTH 10 BOLLARDS – REPLACEMENT CONTRACT AWARD

      • Approved and authorized Chairman to execute contract between Manatee County Port Authority and Tampa Bay Marine, Inc., for Berth 10 Bollards Replacement project, in the amount of $489,915.50, plus a contingency of

        $32,626, subject to receipt of all required bonds and insurance, and FDOT approval; and

      • Approved and authorized Chairman to execute First Amendment between Manatee County Port Authority and Tampa Bay Marine, Inc., with applicable Florida Statutes, for Berth 10 Bollards Replacement project (FDOT funding

        $391,906.12; Port funding $130,635.38) PA20251218DOC009

   8. BERTH 10 BOLLARDS – REPLACEMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

      Approved and authorized the Chairman to execute PSA 26-01 between the Manatee County Port Authority and Ardaman & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $14,610, for construction material testing during bollard installation, pending FDOT approval (FDOT funding $10,957.50; Port funding $3,652.50) PA20251218DOC010

      (End Consent Agenda)

8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS

   Carlos Buqueras, Executive Director, stated Seaport Manatee continues to experience phenomenal growth. He utilized a slide presentation highlighting Port Activities:

   • SeaPort Manatee Cargo Volumes (steel imports, wood pulp, and granite) surge at start of new Fiscal Year, reflecting strong growth across multiple, cargo sectors

   • SeaPort Manatee Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) No. 169 welcome three, new FTZ activations facilitated by Port Tenant Logistec, for customers, Bracell, Eldorado, and Aluar, who are importing wood pulp from Brazil and aluminum from Argentina

   • Agunsa Manatee Terminals expands at Seaport Manatee, with a salt packing facility

   • Port Staff participates in community and education outreach events

   • Seaport Manatee takes part in Select Florida Gateways Advisory Council (GAC)

   • Fueling through the storm – Seaport Manatee attends Fuel Supply and Disaster Readiness Workshop

   • SeaPort Manatee North and South Gate Beautification Project completed in house

   • Cruise Terminal Restoration completed after Hurricane Milton (10/24), with a vision to utilize it as a ferry terminal PA20251218DOC011

9. AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS

Member Siddique thanked Mr. Buqueras and his staff for exemplary service.

Member McCann stated Port Manatee needs to remain its own entity and not become an Independent Special District.

Member Kruse thanked Mr. Buqueras and his staff for excellent service.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 (Continued)

Chairman Rahn commended Mr. Buqueras and his outstanding staff, and thanked the Authority for their vote of confidence on electing him as Port Authority Chairman for a second year.

There were no further Member comments.

ADJOURN

There being no further business, Chairman Rahn adjourned the meeting at 10:41 a.m. Minutes Approved:                     

‌January 27, 2026

CONSENT

AGENDA ITEM 3.C: BUDGET RESOLUTION BACKGROUND:

This resolution budgets the following:

• $288,970 of Port cash for the purchase and installation of 10 chiller doors for warehouse 6.

• 2025 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) is funded $359,250 (or 75% of project costs) by Homeland Security and $ 119,750 of Port cash (25% of project costs) for a Cyber Offsite Backup, Cyber Information Management Sustainment for the Port Control billing system, Cyber Management Training, and a Mass Notification System that is web based which sends, emails, text and telephone alerts in the event of a natural disaster or other emergencies.

• $80,000 of Port cash for the replacement of fire sprinklers for warehouse 8.

ATTACHMENT:

Budget Resolution PA-26-07

COST AND FUNDING SOURCE:

Budgets $359,250 PSGP 2025 grant funding and $488,720 Port cash.

CONSEQUENCES IF DEFERRED:

Delay in budget allocations.

LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEW: N/A

RECOMMENDATION:

Move to adopt Budget Resolution PA-26-07.

RESOLUTION PA-26-07 AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET

FOR MANATEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026

WHEREAS, Sections 129.06 and 180.016, Florida Statutes, authorizes the Manatee County Port Authority to amend its budget for the current fiscal year as follows:

1. Appropriations for expenditures in any fund may be decreased and other appropriations in the same fund correspondingly increased, provided the total appropriations of the fund are not changed.

   
   

2. Appropriations from reserves may be made to increase the appropriation for any particular expense in the same fund, or to create an appropriation in the fund for any lawful purpose.

   
   

3. Unanticipated revenues, including increased receipts for enterprise or propriety funds, may be appropriated for their intended purpose, and may be transferred between funds to properly account for the unanticipated revenue.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Manatee County Port Authority that the 2025-2026 budget is hereby amended in accordance with Section 129.06 and 180.016, Florida Statutes as described on the attached summary and specified in the budget adjustment batch files which are listed below:

ADOPTED with a quorum present and voting this on the 27th day of January 2026.

ATTEST: ANGELINA M. COLONNESO MANATEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY

CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

By:                                   

BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION NO. PA-26-07 AGENDA DATE: January 27, 2026

1. Fund: Port Cash Section: Engineering

   Description: Budgets $288,970 for installing ten new chiller doors in warehouse 6.

   
   

   Batch ID: BAAL012726A Reference: BU26000268

   
   

2. Fund: 2025 PSGP – 75%

   Fund: Port Cash – 25%

   
   

   Section: Cyber Information System – Sustainment Cyber Off Site Backup

   Mass Notification Alarm System

   Cyber Management Training and Travel

   
   

   Description: Budgets $359,250 in 2025 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) funding and $119,750 Port cash.

   
   

   Batch ID: BAAL012726A/B Reference: BU26000269

   
   

3. Fund: Port Capital Improvement Section: Pallet Rack System

Description: $80,000 is budgeted for additional funding for the replacement of the fire sprinklers in warehouse 8.

Batch ID: BAAL012726A Reference: BU26000273

‌January 27, 2026

CONSENT

AGENDA ITEM 3.D.: FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE OPERATING AND

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT – PORT MANATEE RAILROAD, LLC

BACKGROUND:

On October 21, 2021, the Authority entered into an Operating and Maintenance Agreement with Port Manatee Railroad, LLC (PMRR) for the operation and maintenance of the Port’s seven miles of railroad track. An additional 893 feet of track have since been constructed, which PMRR will also operate and maintain. The amendment further specifies that revenue generated from intermodal traffic associated with the new track is excluded from the gross revenue subject to percentage payments to the Port.

ATTACHMENT:

First Amendment to the Operating and Maintenance Agreement Between the Authority and Port Manatee Railroad, LLC

COST AND FUNDING SOURCE:

N/A

CONSEQUENCES IF DEFERRED:

Delay in approval of the first amendment for operation and maintenance of new railroad track

LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEW: Yes

RECOMMENDATION:

Move to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to the Operating and Maintenance Agreement Between the Authority and Port Manatee Railroad, LLC.

FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AUTHORITY AND PORT MANATEE RAILROAD, LLC

This First Amendment to the Operating and Maintenance Agreement Between the Authority and Port Manatee Railroad, LLC (“First Amendment”) made and entered into by and between the MANATEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY, a political entity of the State of Florida, with its principal place of business located at SeaPort Manatee, 300 Tampa Bay Way, Suite One, Palmetto, Florida 34221 (“Authority”) and Port Manatee Railroad, LLC a foreign limited liability company, who is authorized to transact business in the State of Florida, with its principle place of business located at 505 South Broad Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348, (“Rail Operator”) (collectively, the “Parties”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Authority and Lessee, entered into a certain Operating and Maintenance Agreement Between the Authority and Port Manatee Railroad, LLC on October 21, 2021 (“Agreement”), and

WHEREAS, the Parties have added approximately 893 feet of new railroad track to the previous Rail Facilities and wish to incorporate the railroad new track, as depicted in more detail in Exhibit A of this First Amendment, into the Agreement to be included in Rail Operator’s responsibilities in the Agreement, and

WHEREAS, the Parties agree that the revenue from the new track is exempt from the operating fee for twenty percent (20%) of all railroad gross revenue, including revenue from any assessorial charges and railcar storage fees that shall be paid to the Authority once the Rail Operator’s annual railroad gross revenues exceeds $550,000 each year, as described in Exhibit B of the Agreement, and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to acknowledge that the newly constructed track meets or exceeds American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) Standards and Regional Rails expectations, and

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual covenants contained in this First Amendment, it is agreed by and between the Parties as follows:

1. RECITALS. The above recitals are true and correct and agreed to by the Authority and Lessee as if such recitals were fully set forth in this First Amendment.

   
   

2. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT EXHIBIT A. The Parties agree to amend, modify, and supersede Exhibit “A” (Description of Rail Facilities (Map)) of the Agreement with the attached Exhibit A to this First Amendment.

   
   

3. AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT EXHIBIT B. The Parties agree to amend, modify, and supersede Exhibit “B” (Operating Fees) of the Lease with the attached Exhibit B to this First Amendment.

   Except to the extent herein amended, all other provisions set forth in the Lease Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and be binding upon the Authority and Lessee. The Parties agree that all capitalized terms used in this First Amendment that are not otherwise defined, shall have the meaning defined in the Lease Agreement. In entering into this First Amendment, the Parties acknowledge that in no way has the Authority waived any of its rights or claims it may have against the Lessee.

   
   

4. CONFLICT. In the event of a conflict between the Lease Agreement and this First Amendment, the provisions set forth in this First Amendment shall prevail.

   
   

5. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE. Each of the Parties covenants to the other party that it has lawful authority to enter into this First Amendment, that the governing body of each of the Parties has approved this First Amendment and that the governing body of each of the Parties has authorized the execution of this First Amendment in the manner set forth below.

   
   

6. COUNTERPARTS; SIGNATURES. This First Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which constitutes an original and all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. This First Amendment may be executed by electronic signature technology and such electronic signature shall act as the Parties legal signatures on this Lease and shall be treated in all respects as an original handwritten signature.

   
   

7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This First Amendment will become effective December 1, 2025.

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Docusign Envelope ID: E9181093-8DC1-4FDC-8675-DA8BA8168832

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Lease to be duly executed this 27th day of January, 2026.

ATTEST: ANGELINA "ANGEL" COLONNESO

Clerk of the Circuit Court

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EXHIBIT “A”

Description of Rail Facilities (Map) New Track

Exhibit B Operating Fees

The Rail Operator shall pay certain operating fees as described below (“Operating Fees”) for the use of the Rail Facilities. It is expressly understood that the Operating Fees shall be paid by the Rail Operator to the Authority without off-set for any charges incurred by Rail Operator in the provision of rail freight service and maintenance. Such charges include, but are not limited to, car hire fees incurred by the Rail Operator, interchange fees and payments to CSX for crossing signal inspection and repair covered under the agreements listed in Section 10 of this Agreement.

Beginning on the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Rail Operator shall pay to the Authority as part of the Operating Fees the following amounts:

• $2,000 per month for both locomotives, as more fully described in Exhibit D to this Agreement; and

• $2,000 per month for the use of Class III Shortline Railroad with approximately seven (7) miles of track and a 300-railcar capacity that connects directly to CSXT; and

• Office space rent – office space and rent to be determined and negotiated by the Parties as evidenced by a separate lease agreement; and

• Twenty percent (20%) of all railroad gross revenue, including revenue from any assessorial charges and railcar storage fees excluding intermodal traffic generated from the new track depicted in EXHIBIT “A”, shall be paid to the Authority once Rail Operator’s annual railroad gross revenue exceeds $550,000.00 each year.

All Operating Fees and base revenue amounts will escalate annually based upon the year over year percentage change in the Rail Cost Adjustment Factor-Unadjusted (RCAF-U), as published by the Association of American Railroads (AAR).

‌January 27, 2026

CONSENT

AGENDA ITEM 3.E.: WORLD DIRECT SHIPPING RAIL LEASE FIRST AMENDMENT

BACKGROUND:

On October 17, 2024, the Authority approved a lease agreement with World Direct Shipping LLC (WDS) to establish intermodal rail terminal operations at SeaPort Manatee. WDS has since requested modifications to the lease, including an extension of the term from 2.5 years to four years, adjustments to the demised premises to reflect changes in the configuration of the five-acre site, and revisions to lessee improvements to incorporate additional enhancements. In consideration of contributions exceeding $757,500, the Authority will reimburse WDS through rent credits of an equivalent amount, applied over a period of 50.5 months.

ATTACHMENT:

First Amendment to SeaPort Manatee and World Direct Shipping, LLC Lease

COST AND FUNDING SOURCE:

N/A

CONSEQUENCES IF DEFERRED:

Delay in approval of the first amendment for intermodal rail terminal services

LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEW: Yes

RECOMMENDATION:

Move to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the First Amendment to SeaPort Manatee and World Direct Shipping, LLC Lease between World Direct Shipping LLC and Manatee County Port Authority, contingent upon the approval of the First Amendment to Port Manatee Railroad, LLC Agreement.

FIRST AMENDMENT TO

SEAPORT MANATEE AND WORLD DIRECT SHIPPING, LLC LEASE

This SeaPort Manatee and World Direct Shipping, LLC Lease Agreement ("First Amendment") made and entered into by and between the MANATEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY, a political entity of the State of Florida, with its principal place of business located at SeaPort Manatee, 300 Tampa Bay Way, Suite One, Palmetto, Florida 34221 ("Authority") and World Direct Shipping, LLC, a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida, with a place of business located at 1905 lntermodal Circle, Palmetto, FL 34221 ("Lessee") (collectively, the "Parties").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Authority and Lessee, entered into a certain Lease on October 17, 2024 ("Lease Agreement"), and

WHEREAS, the Parties have completed engineered designs of the desired railroad improvements to be constructed adjacent to the Demised Premises, and the footprint of the planned operations pad within the Demised Premises has shifted westward, and

WHEREAS, the Parties desire to formally update the boundaries of the Demised Premises to reflect the final footprint of the intended operations area, and

WHEREAS, the Lessee has assumed responsibility for improvement costs not considered by the Lessee in the Lease Agreement, and the Authority desires to reimburse the Lessee for these certain improvements in the form of rent reductions, and

WHEREAS, the Lessee desires to extend the initial term of the Lease Agreement for the 5-acre Parcel from two and one half (2.5) years to fifty and one half (50.5) months, and

NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises and the mutual covenants contained in this First Amendment, it is agreed by and between the Parties as follows:

1. RECITALS. The above recitals are true and correct and agreed to by the Authority and Lessee as if such recitals were fully set forth in this First Amendment.

   
   

2. SCOPE. This First Amendment is being entered into for the purpose of amending, modifying, and superseding paragraphs 2 (Demised Premises), 4 (Term), 5 (Rent), 6 (Lessee Improvements), and 7 (Authority Funded Rail Improvements), and Exhibit "A" (Demised Premises).

   
   

   Except to the extent herein amended, all other provisions set forth in the Lease Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and be binding upon the Authority and Lessee. The Parties agree that all capitalized terms used in this First Amendment that are not otherwise defined, shall have the meaning defined in the Lease Agreement. In entering into this First Amendment, the Parties acknowledge that in no way has the Authority waived any of its rights or claims it may have

   against the Lessee.

   
   

3. AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT. The Parties agree to amend, modify, and supersede the text and Exhibits referenced in paragraphs 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the Lease Agreement to read as follows:

   
   

   2. DEMISED PREMISES. The Authority does demise, let and rent unto Lessee and Lessee shall hire and take as tenant approximately 5 acres of real property located in Manatee County, Florida identified as a portion of SeaPort Manatee, the legal description and sketch of which is attached and made a part of this Lease as Exhibit "A" (the "Demised Premises"), to have and to hold the same for the terms set forth below. The Parties desire Rail Improvements (as defined below) be constructed adjacent to the Demised Premises. Access to the Demised Premises for all truck and cargo activities will be from the south side of the Demised Premises. In accordance with the Master Plan, the Authority agrees, covenants and warrants Lessee to peacefully occupy, have, use, hold and quietly enjoy the Demised Premises subject to the provisions of this Lease. Lessee agrees to use the Demised Premises so as not to interfere with, interrupt, or impact the use or operation of any other tenant, user, or customer at SeaPort Manatee. The Demised Premises are leased and accepted by Lessee in its current "As Is-Where Is" condition with the Authority making no warranties as to fitness and Lessee acknowledges that it has had adequate opportunity to inspect and test the Demised Premises prior to entering into the Lease.

   
   

   1. TERM. The Effective Date of this Lease is December 1, 2025. The duration or term of this Lease commences on the Effective Date and terminates fifty and one half (50.5) months from the Effective Date ("Initial Term"). As referred to in this Lease, a "Lease Year" commences on the Effective Date and on the annual anniversary date of the Effective Date of each year thereafter. The Parties may mutually agree in writing to extend the Lease Term for two (2) additional two-year periods (each an "Extended Term"). To extend the term, Lessee must notify the Authority in writing no later than 90 days prior to the expiration of the then existing term of this Lease and the Authority must consent to the extension.

      
      

   2. RENT. Commencing on the Effective Date, Lessee shall pay to the Authority rent for the Demised Premises, payable monthly in advance together with any applicable Florida sales taxes on rent payable at the same time.

      
      

      • Year 1: $3,000 per acre per month

      • Years 2+: the amount of the increase will be determined by multiplying the annual rent by the percentage of change and the most recently published U.S. Department of Labor All Urban Consumer Price Index ("CPI-U"), all items, not to exceed five percent (5%) in any year. The percentage change will be computed by comparing index figures published for the month closest to the Lease Year anniversary date with the same month of the preceding lease year. For example, if the Lease commencement date is June 1, 2024, the adjustment for the annual rental

        due on June 1, 2025, will be calculated by using the index published for the most recent month available prior to June 1, 2025 and comparing it to the index published for the same month of the previous year subject to the 5% percent cap. The index to be used will be the most recently published U.S. Department of Labor, All Urban Consumer Price [ndex. Annual rent must never be less than $3,000 per acre per month and will only increase in accordance with the above formula.

        
        

        The first month's rent shall be paid and delivered to the Authority on the Effective Date. Any payment of rent received by the Authority after the close of business on the tenth calendar day of the month shall accrue interest at the rate of five percent (5%), commencing on the due date. If Lessee shall pay rent with a check or bank draft that is returned unpaid or uncollected, Lessee shall pay to the Authority, in addition to the total amount due, a processing fee for each returned check or bank draft in the amount provided in the then current SeaPort Manatee Tariff. In the event two (2) or more of Lessee's checks or bank drafts are returned unpaid or uncollected in any twelve (12) month period during the Lease Term, the Authority may require, as a condition of Lessee's continued use and/or occupation of the Demised Premises, that all subsequent payments of rent be in the form of a cashier's check or money order.

        
        

        The Authority will credit $757,500 of Lessee's Rail Improvements through rent credits of $3,000 per acre per month or $15,000 per month for 50.5 months. The Lessee will be responsible for the sales tax.

        
        

   3. LESSEE IMPROVEMENTS. The Parties agreed to design and construction a rail spur and approximately 670 feet of loading track in Zone B of the SeaPort Manatee adjacent to and within the 40 feet of the western boundary of the Demised Premises as depicted in Exhibit A. Specifically, the Lessee has purchased the steel rail and switches and the Authority has grant Lessee limited access to the property adjacent to the Demised Premises to allow Lessee to completed site work, drainage modifications, clearing, and addressed stormwater runoff on that adjacent property (collectively the "Lessee's Rail [mprovements). The Lessee will also install the cargo pad on the Demised Premises as discussed below. All of Lessee's Improvements total more than $757,500. The Authority desires to own these improvements as Authority assets and therefore, the Parties agree that the Authority shall reimburse the Lessee for these certain improvements in the form of rent reductions of $3,000 per acre per month or $15,000 per month for 50.5 months not to exceed $757,500. Lessee will continue to use and maintain the cargo pad during the term of this Lease and the Authority shall take possession of the cargo pad for no additional compensation to the Lessee at the expiration or termination of this Lease. The Authority shall take possession of the Lessee's Rail Improvements for no additional compensation to the Lessee immediately upon completion of construction which is anticipated to be December 18, 2025.

      
      

      Lessee may also construct, install or locate upon the Demised Premises and operate any improvements consistent with the paragraph of this Lease entitled "Purpose." Lessee will construct an operation pad and may construct a 20-foot deep by 30 foot-wide paved access

      driveway at Lessee's sole cost as an improvement at the Demised Premises. These improvements are not included in the Rail Improvements (as defined below in the paragraph entitled Authority Funded Rail Improvements). The purpose of the paved access driveway is to promote sustainable access to the Demised Premises and limit spillover of operations pad aggregates, if any, onto Authority roadways. Lessee guarantees that the transportation of aggregates to the Demised Premises onto the Authority roadways will not cause any spillover of operations pad aggregate on to the Authority's roadways. Should any spillover occur, the Lessee will be responsible for immediate cleanup of the spillover of aggregates onto Authority roadways. If the Lessee fails to address any spillover on the Authority's roadway to the satisfaction of the Authority or Lessee has repeatedly failed to immediately cleanup the spillover after notice of the Authority, then Lessee agrees it will construct a paved access driveway, with dimensions of 20-foot deep by 30 foot-wide, within 30 days of written notice by the Authority. Failure to construct the paved access driveway within 30 days after the written request of the Authority is a material breach of this Lease and may result in the termination of this Lease by the Authority. Lessee shall submit to the Authority for approval the plans and specifications (including any Safety Data Sheet for proposed material used in construction of the improvement) for all improvements prior to commencing the construction, demolition, and installation of the improvements upon the Demised Premises. The Authority shall make a determination of whether the plans and specifications evidence an improvement(s) consistent with the goals, master plan, and objectives of SeaPort Manatee and do not conflict with any of the activities and facilities at SeaPort Manatee.

      
      

      Lessee must not commence the construction, demolition, or installation of any improvements without approval by the Authority and the Authority approval will not be arbitrarily or unreasonably withheld or delayed. Approvals will be deemed granted by the Authority if the Authority finds that such plans and specifications evidence an improvement or improvements consistent with the goals, Master Plan and objectives of SeaPort Manatee, do not conflict with any of the activities and facilities at SeaPort Manatee, and for which the County of Manatee, a subdivision of the State of Florida, is willing to issue a building permit, demolition permit, construction permit, development order, or other appropriate approval for the construction of the particular improvement or improvements. Lessee is solely responsible for compliance with Legal Requirements, including but not limited to the Florida Building Code, and making the improvements safe. Authority approval is limited as set forth above and does not represent Authority approval of the suitability of the construction methods or materials of the improvement or the suitability of the improvement related to the Lessee's purpose at the Demised Premises.

      
      

      Before Lessee commences use of the improvements located on the Demised Premises or the Rail Improvements (as defined below in the paragraph entitled Authority Funded Rail Improvements), Lessee shall furnish at least one complete PDF set of the as built or record drawings and specifications for the completed improvements to indicate the extent, location, and size for the records of the Authority in connection with operations at SeaPort Manatee. For aggregate pad construction, when the Lessee provides the complete set of

      the as built or record drawings, the specifications for the completed improvements must include a precise map of the pad footprint, a survey or description of pad thickness, a description of the compaction method, and a certification by the installer(s) to the accuracy of the map, survey/description of thickness, and description of compaction method. Lessee shall furnish a digital CADD file (.dwg) of the final as built survey in standard state plane coordinates and georeferenced to the site for all improvements made on or around the Demised Premises for the records of the Authority in connection with operations at SeaPort Manatee.

      
      

      In all contracts for the construction of improvements at the Demised Premises, Lessee shall require in its construction contracts that the contractor indemnify and hold harmless the Authority Indemnitee (hereinafter defined), from any damages, liabilities, or claims that arise out of the construction contract or construction at the Demised Premises and include the Authority as a co-obligee on any bonds required by the construction contract. The Authority reserves the right to require Lessee to furnish a performance bond and an unconditional payment bond for the construction or installation of any approved improvements each equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the construction price, guaranteeing to the Authority the completion and performance of the construction or installation, as well as full payment of all suppliers, material persons, laborers, or subcontractors performing services in connection with the improvements. The bonds shall be with a surety company which is qualified pursuant to the Authority standards for sureties on the Authority construction projects.

      Neither the Lessee nor anyone claim in, by, though, or under the Lessee including but not limited to contractors' subcontractors material men, mechanics and laborers, shall have any right to rile or place any construction, materialmen's or other liens of any kinds whatsoever upon the Authority's fee simple interest in the Demised Premises or any portion thereof; on the contrary, any such liens are specifically prohibited and shall be null and void and of no force or effect.

      
      

   4. AUTHORITY  FUNDED RAIL  IMPROVEMENTS. Lessee intends to use rail to transport its cargo from SeaPort Manatee. The Authority is interested in providing rail services adjacent to the Demised Premises for Lessee use. Specifically, the Authority has obtained necessary grant funding to procure sub ballast, ballast and wood railroad ties for the construction of approximately 670 feet of continuous rail track to allow the loading often connected rail cars with an overall length of 67 feet each. The constructed trackage will be connected to the Authority's existing rail system by a rail spur extending north to south. It is anticipated that the rail spur will have a bend that will curve from the north to the southwest. Lessee agrees that it will not construct or allow vertical structures or vehicle parking in excess of 15 minutes to be located within 12 feet of any rail tracks adjacent to the Demised Premises. The Authority has executed a rail system grant with the Florida Department of Transportation ("FOOT"), which requires a 50 percent match by the Authority ("Rail Grant"). The Authority will be financially responsible for purchasing sub ballast, ballast and wood railroad ties for constructing a new spur with 670 feet ofcontinuous track, which shall have a total capacity of ten (10) cars, or twenty

   (20) containers double stacked and that begins at the northwestern comer of the Demised

   Premises, runs adjacent to the Demised Premises and terminates before the roadway to the south of Warehouse 7 ("Authority's Rail Improvements"). The Authority has budgeted Rail Grant match funds for fiscal year 2024/2025, and the Authority will commit a maximum total of grant and matching funds in the amount of Three Hundred and Four Thousand Dollars ($384,000) for the procurement of sub ballast, ballast, and wood railroad ties. Collectively, the Authority's Rail Improvements and the Lessee's Rail Improvements shall be the "Rail Improvements".

   
   

4. AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT EXHIBIT A. The Parties agree to amend, modify, and supersede Exhibit A of the Lease Agreement with the attached Exhibit A to this First Amendment.

   
   

5. CONFLICT. In the event of a conflict between the Lease Agreement and this First Amendment, the provisions set forth in this First Amendment shall prevail.

6. AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE. Each of the Parties covenants to the other party that it has lawful authority to enter into this First Amendment, that the governing body of each of the Parties has approved this First Amendment and that the governing body of each of the Parties has authorized the execution of this First Amendment in the manner set forth below.

   
   

7. COUNTERPARTS; SIGNATURES. This First Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which constitutes an original and all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. This First Amendment may be executed by electronic signature technology and such electronic signature shall act as the Parties legal signatures on this Lease and shall be treated in all respects as an original handwritten signature.

   
   

8. EFFECTIVE DATE. This First Amendment will become effective Dec�mber 1� 2025.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Lease to be duly executed this 18th day of December     , 2025.

ATTEST: ANGELINA "ANGEL" COLONNESO

Clerk of the Circuit Court

MANATEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY

By:                                           By:                     _ Chairman

PORT AUTHORITY

WITNESSES:

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Warehouse 07

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WITH EXAMPLE RAIL SPUR AND AGGREGATE PAD

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

LANDS LYING AND BEING IN SEC 1 TWN 33S RNG l 7E DESC AS FOLLOWS: COM AT THE SECOR OF SEC 1 AND PROCEED NA DIST OF 1154.19 FT; TH WA DIST OF 1874.04 FT TO THE POB; TH CON'T W A DIST OF 342.21 FT; TH SE 6 DEG 17 MIN 22 SEC A DIST OF 107.51 FT; TH SW 2 DEG 24 MIN 53 SEC A DIST OF 86.54 FT; TH SW 10 DEG 57 MIN 15 SEC A DIST OF 96.67 FT; TH SW 19 DEG 34 MIN 23 SEC A DIST OF 96.5 FT; TH SW 29 DEG 50 MIN 23 SEC

A DIST OF 103.98 FT; TH SW 40 DEG 45 MIN 49 SEC A DIST OF 99.71 FT; TH SW 60 DEG 23 MIN 49 SEC A DIST OF 52.75 FT; TH SE 89 DEG 58 MIN 30 SEC A DIST OF 548.98 FT; TH SW 0 DEG O MIN 39 SEC A DIST OF 576.01 FT BACK TO THE POB. APRX 5.00 ACRES.

‌January 27, 206

CONSENT

AGENDA ITEM 3.F: FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MITIGATION - GENERATORS

BACKGROUND:

Following Hurricane Milton in October 2024, the Authority submitted a funding request to the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Mitigation Program for the purchase of permanent and portable generators. The total project cost for six generators is $6,000,000, consisting of $4,500,000 in grant funding and a $1,500,000 Port match. As part of the application review process, FDEM requires the Chairman’s signature on the Authorizing Agent Approval, Sub-Recipient Management Cost Request Form, and Assurances – Construction Programs forms.

ATTACHMENT:

Authorizing Agent Approval Assurances – Construction Programs

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Sub-Recipient Management Cost Request Form

COST AND FUNDING SOURCE:

If awarded, $4,500,000 FDEM and $1,500,000 port cash

CONSEQUENCES IF DEFERRED:

Grant application will not be forwarded to the review process

LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEW: Yes

RECOMMENDATION:

Move to approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the Authorizing Agent Approval form, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Sub-Recipient Management Cost Request Form, and the Assurances – Construction Programs form for submission to the grant review process.

Mitigation Bureau Hazard mitigation Grant Program

AUTHORIZING AGENT APPROVAL

PROJECT INFORMATION

For those entities applying for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), assurance is needed to ensure that non-federal funds are, or will be, secured for the proposed action by the project start date. An Authorizing Agent’s signature is needed to provide this. An Authorizing Agent is the chief elected official of a local government who has signature authority, such as a Chairperson of the Board of County Commissioners for a County, the Mayor of a municipality, or an elected Board Member for a private non-profit. Any entity may delegate this authority to a subordinate official by resolution of the governing body. If this is the case, Proof of Authorization must be provided as a separate attachment in Section VI of the relevant HMGP application in DEMES. This form must be fully completed, signed, and submitted into DEMES for an application to be received by FDEM. Applicants will be prompted for this form in the final step of the DEMES HMGP application. Ensure that the information provided here matches the relevant DEMES application. For questions, please email DEM_HazardMitigationGrantProgram@em.myflorida.com.

APPLICANT (ENTITY):  Manatee County Port Authority                                                            COUNTY:  Manatee                                                                                                                FEMA DISASTER:  Milton                                                                                      PROJECT TITLE:  Backup Generators – Phase 1 and Phase 2                                              TOTAL PROJECT COST:  $6,000,000.00                                                                            FEDERAL SHARE:  $4,500,000.00                                                                            NON-FEDERAL SHARE:  $1,500,000.00                                                    

FIRSTNAME:   Mike                                                                                                                              LAST NAME:   Rahn                                                                  

TITLE:  Manatee County Commissioner / Port Authority Chair                                                ADDRESS:  300 Tampa Bay Way, Suite 1                                                                          CITY:  Palmetto                                                                                                STATE:  Florida                                                                                                  ZIP CODE:  34221                                                                                                  PHONE:  941-745-3713                                                            

EMAIL:                           mike.rahn@mymanatee.org                                                  

The undersigned assures fulfillment of all requirements of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, as contained in the program guidelines, and affirms that all information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. The governing body of the applicant duly authorized the document, and hereby applies for the assistance documented in this application.

                                                                                                  Click or tap here to enter text.                AUTHORIZING AGENT SIGNATURE DATE

Proof of Authorization – Delegation of Authority attached in Section VI

ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS

OMB Number: 4040-0009

Expiration Date: 06/30/2028

NOTE:

Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the Awarding Agency. Further, certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified.

As the duly authorized representative of the applicant:, I certify that the applicant:

1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of project described in this application.

2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States and, if appropriate, the State,

   the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the assistance; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives.

3. Will not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the terms of the real property title or other interest in the site and facilities without permission and instructions from the awarding agency. Will record the Federal interest in the title of real property in accordance with awarding agency directives and will include a covenant in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part with Federal assistance funds to assure nondiscrimination during the useful life of the project.

4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and approval of construction plans and specifications.

5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate engineering supervision at the construction site to ensure that the complete work conforms with the approved plans and specifications and will furnish

   progressive reports and such other information as may be required by the assistance awarding agency or State.

6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.

7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain.

8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards of merit systems for programs funded

   under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).

9. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.

10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non-discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§1681 1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29) U.S.C.

    §794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) §§523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and (j) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statue(s) which may apply to the application.

    
    

    Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424D (Rev. 7-97) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102

11. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal and federally-assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases.

12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C.

    §§1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.

13. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§327-333) regarding labor standards for federally-assisted construction subagreements.

14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more.

15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-

    190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of

    Federal actions to State (Clean Air) implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 93-523); and, (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205).

16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.

17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. §470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 et seq).

18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations."

19. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies governing this program.

20. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as amended (22 U.S.C. 7104) which prohibits grant award recipients or a sub-recipient from (1) Engaging in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time that the award is in effect (2) Procuring a commercial sex act during the period of time that the award is in effect or (3) Using forced labor in the performance of the award or subawards under the award.

SF-424D (Rev. 7-97) Back

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Sub-Recipient Management Cost (SRMC) Request Form

Project ID#:  4834-(217)                                 County:  Manatee                              Modification #:  N/A              Sub-applicant: Manatee County Port Authority                                                                                      Project Title:  Manatee County Port Authority, SeaPort Manatee, Generator                                      

1. Indirect Costs * Optional: if you choose this option, you will have to include it on all awards for the referenced disaster.

   Description Base Rate Costs

   De Minimis Indirect Cost Rate Estimated Subtotal: Narrative:

   $ - $ -

   $ -

   Indirect costs are based on the maximum De Minimis Indirect Cost Rate of 10.00% on Total Direct Labor (Personnel + Fringe).

   
   

2. SRMC Pre-Award

   Pre-Award Sub-Recipient Management Cost is requested in the amount of: $ -

   Start Date:

   
   

   Total Estimated Sub-Recipient Management Cost Requested:

   Maximum amount available (5%)

   If negative, adjust Section A, B, C and/or D (above) by amount shown

3. $

4. $

-

300,000.00

$300,000.00

Strategic Funds Management (SFM) - Sub-Recipient Management Costs (SRMC) need to be obligated in increments sufficient to cover Sub-Recipient needs, for no more than one year, unless contractual agreements require additional funding. FEMA has established a threshold where annual increments will be applied to larger awards allowing smaller awards to be fully obligated.

Annual Breakdown of Estimated SRMC

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Total Estimated SRMC

$ - $ - $ - $ - $ -

Sub-Recipient Acknowledgement: *Authorized Agent or Point of Contact (POC) can sign this request Our organization is declining the use of SRMC funding for the referenced project.

**Authorized Agent must sign for declining funds

This request is related to eligible indirect costs, direct administrative costs, or other administrative expenses associated with this specific project.

The administrative requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Part 200: Uniform Administration Requirements (2 CFR 200) have been met.

Name:                                           Mike Rahn                                Title:                                              Chairman                      

Authorization:

  Point of Contact (POC)  

Signature: Date: 01/20/2026

‌January 27, 2026

CONSENT

AGENDA ITEM 3.G: 2025 PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM

AGREEMENT

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Homeland Security has awarded the Authority $359,250 under the 2025 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP), representing 75% of the total project cost for cybersecurity enhancements and a mass notification system. As required by the grant, the Port will provide the remaining 25% match of $119,750, bringing the total project cost to

$479,000. The executed agreement is submitted for entry into the official records.

ATTACHMENT:

Agreement No. EMW-2025-PU-05421

COST AND FUNDING SOURCE:

FEMA Department of Homeland Security grant funding of $359,250 and $119,750 from port cash

CONSEQUENCES IF DEFERRED:

Delay in entering agreements into record

LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEW: Yes RECOMMENDATION:

Move to accept into the records Agreement No. EMW-2025-PU-05421 from FEMA Department of Homeland Security for cyber security enhancements and mass notification system.

Award Letter

Effective date: 11/19/2025 David St. Pierre

MANATEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY 300 TAMPA BAY WAY STE 1

PALMETTO, FL 34221 EMW-2025-PU-05421

Dear David St. Pierre,

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Washington, D.C. 20472

Congratulations on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security, your application submitted for the Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP), has been approved in the amount of

$359,250.00 in Federal funding. This award of federal assistance is executed as a Grant. As a condition of this award, you are required to contribute non-Federal funds equal to or greater than

$119,750.00 for a total approved budget of $479,000.00. Please see the Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) for information on how to meet this cost share requirement.

Before you request and receive any of the Federal funds awarded to you, you must establish acceptance of the award through the FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO) system. By accepting this award, you acknowledge that the terms of the following documents are incorporated into the terms of your award:

Award Summary - included in this document

Agreement Articles - included in this document

Obligating Document - included in this document

Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity

The Preparedness Grant Manual (PGM)

Please make sure you read, understand, and maintain a copy of these documents in your official file for this award.

Sincerely,

David Gudinas

Award Summary

Program: Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program Recipient: MANATEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY UEI-EFT: KLBXGVB8Q2L3

Award number: EMW-2025-PU-05421

Summary description of award

The Port Security Grant Program provides funds to state, local, and private sector maritime partners to support increased port-wide risk management and protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies.

Amount awarded table

The amount of the award is detailed in the attached Obligating Document for Award.

The following are the budgeted estimates for object classes for this award (including Federal share plus your cost share, if applicable):

Approved scope of work

After review of your application, FEMA has approved the below scope of work. Justifications are provided for any differences between the scope of work in the original application and the approved scope of work under this award. You must submit scope or budget revision requests for FEMA's prior approval, via an amendment request, as appropriate per 2 C.F.R. § 200.308 and the FY2025 PSGP NOFO.

Approved request details:

Investment

Investment

Investment

Investment

Of the total Federal funds, $359250.00 has been placed on hold. See the following terms in the Agreement Articles for more details:

Agreement Articles

Program: Fiscal Year 2025 Port Security Grant Program Recipient: MANATEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY UEI-EFT: KLBXGVB8Q2L3

Award number: EMW-2025-PU-05421

Table of contents

Article 1

Article 2

Article 3

Article 4

Article 5

Article 6

Article 7

Article 8

Article 9

Article 10

Article 11

Article 12

Article 13

Article 14

Article 15

Article 16

Article 17

Article 18

Article 19

Article 20

Article 21

Article 22

Article 23

Article 24

Article

Assurance, Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, Representations, and Certifications

General Acknowledgements and Assurances Acknowledgement of Federal Funding from DHS Activities Conducted Abroad

Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

Best Practices for Collection and Use of Personally Identifiable Information CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Public Law 117-167 CHIPS

Civil Rights Act of 1964 – Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1968

Communication and Cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration Officials

Copyright

Debarment and Suspension

Drug-Free Workplace Regulations Duplicative Costs

Education Amendments of 1972 (Equal Opportunity in Education Act) – Title IX Energy Policy and Conservation Act

Equal Treatment of Faith-Based Organizations Anti-Discrimination

False Claims Act and Program Fraud Civil Remedies Federal Debt Status

Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging while Driving Fly America Act of 1974

Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990

John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2019

Article 26

Article 27

Article 28

Article 29

Article 30

Article 31

Article 32

Article 33

Article 34

Article 35

Article 36

Article 37

Article 38

Article 39

Article 40

Article 41

Article 42

Article 43

Article 44

Article 45

Article 46

Article 47

Article 48

Article 49

Article

Limited English Proficiency (Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI) Lobbying Prohibitions

National Environmental Policy Act

National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33) and provisions of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Pub. L. 117-167, Section 10254

Non-Supplanting Requirement

Notice of Funding Opportunity Requirements Patents and Intellectual Property Rights Presidential Executive Orders

Procurement of Recovered Materials Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Reporting Recipient Integrity and Performance Matters Reporting Subawards and Executive Compensation

Required Use of American Iron, Steel, Manufactured Products, and Construction Materials

SAFECOM

Subrecipient Monitoring and Management

System for Award Management and Unique Entity Identifier Requirements Termination of a Federal Award

Terrorist Financing

Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000(TVPA)

Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act of 2001, Pub. L. 107-56 Use of DHS Seal, Logo and Flags

Whistleblower Protection Act

Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) Review Applicability of DHS Standard Terms and Conditions to Tribal Nations Acceptance of Post Award Changes

Obligating document