MANATEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY AGENDA

May 19, 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; Jason Bearden, 1st Vice Chairman; George Kruse, 2nd Vice-Chairman;

Vacant, 3rd Vice Chairman; Amanda Ballard, Member; Dr. Bob McCann, Member; Tal Saddique, Member

May 19, 2026

1. CONSENT AGENDA

   
   

   1. Warrant List

      
      

   2. Minutes – April 21, 2026

      
      

   3. Budget Resolution

      
      

   4. Delegation of Authority to Executive Director

      
      

   5. Port Manatee Tariff No. 3 Item 900(i)

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 Board of County Comm.

Warrant (Check) Listing

04/13/2026 to 05/11/2026

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Manatee County Board of County Comm.

Warrant (Check) Listing

04/13/2026 to 05/11/2026

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Manatee County Board of County Comm.

Warrant (Check) Listing

04/13/2026 to 05/11/2026

Total warrants (checks) for period reported 1,168,455.18

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‌MANATEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING

COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, HONORABLE PATRICIA M. GLASS CHAMBERS

1112 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, Florida

April 21, 2026

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

Present were:

Mike Rahn, Chairman

George W. Kruse, Second Vice-Chairman Amanda Ballard

Dr. Bob McCann Tal Siddique

One Member seat is vacant

Absent was:

Jason Bearden, First Vice-Chairman

Also present were:

Carlos Buqueras, Executive Director Noah Daiker, 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 9:02 a.m.

   PORT AUTHORITY MEETING PROTOCOL

   Chairman Rahn stated there have been numerous emails following the last Port meeting (3/24/26), regarding how the Port Authority functions when sitting on the dais. Port Authority meetings are completely different from Board of County Commissioner meetings. Once the County Commission Chairman passes the gavel to the Port Authority Chairman, Commissioners are then sitting in the capacity of Port Authority Members.

   Most Port Authority meetings are held at SeaPort Manatee, but Port meetings are also held in County Commission Chambers.

   
   

   Port Authority meetings held at Seaport Manatee are not live-streamed but they are recorded and published on YouTube shortly thereafter. That is the reason why there is no host call-in capability at meetings held at SeaPort Manatee, and it is not consistent in the way in which meetings are held at SeaPort Manatee.

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2. PUBLIC COMMENTS (All Agenda and non-Agenda Items) There were no public comments.

   ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

   No items were pulled from the Consent Agenda by Authority Members.

   
   

   Carlos Buqueras, Executive Director, withdrew Consent Agenda Item 3.F.

   PA MB 25-26/1

   APRIL 21, 2026 (Continued)

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3. CONSENT AGENDA PA20260421DOC003

   A motion was made by Member Kruse, seconded by Member Siddique, and carried 5 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, with deletion of Item 3.F.

   1. WARRANT LIST

      Accepted Warrant Listing from March 13, 2026, to April 12, 2026 PA20260421DOC004

   2. MINUTES

      Approved the Minutes of March 24, 2026

   3. BUDGET AMENDMENT

      Adopted Budget Resolution PA-26-09 budgeting the following:

      • Reallocates FDOT funding in the amount of $1,964,118 from Grant G3200, originally designated for the Berth 4 Rehabilitation Project, to the Berth Planning Project. These funds will support the design of toe walls, or comparable structures, at Berth 4 to accommodate future deepening activities. The funding also provides for the design of toe walls (or comparable structures) at Berths 5, 9, 12, and 14, to accommodate future deepening activities. This amount completes the non-federal required local match of $2,618,824; and

      • As approved on March 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded the Authority a $10,375,000 planning grand to support engineering and permitting for the berth reconstruction program (U.S. DOT MARAD-PIDP Grant) and $654,706 in Port cash approved as local match PA20260421DOC005

   4. DELETION OF PORT ASSETS

      Authorized deletion of assets as listed on attached Asset Deletion – April 21, 2026, from the Fixed Assets Listing PA20260421DOC006

   5. CERTIFICATION OF LANDS/NEW WEIRS IN UPLAND DISPOSAL AREA

      Approved and authorized Chairman to execute a Certification of Lands between the Department of the Army and Manatee County Port Authority, for installing new weirs at the Dredge Material Management Area, contingent upon the Board of County Commissioner’s (BOCC) approval of a temporary construction easement to be presented at the BOCC meeting on April 21, 2026 PA20260421DOC007

      1. WAREHOUSE 8, PALLET RACK SYSTEM ADDED SERVICES

         • Authorized Change Order 1, for an increase in the Purchase Order to Workspace Technology, Inc., in the amount of $12,821.10, comprised of

           $12,210, plus five percent contingency of $611.10, to lower the top rails of the racks in Rooms 3 and 4; and

         • Authorized Change Order 1, for an increase in the Purchase Order to Dynafire in the amount of $12,627, comprised of $6,180, plus five percent contingency of $6,447 (including the contingency to the original operating approved cost), to remove and reinstall the fire suppression system of the top rails of the racks in Rooms 3 and 4 PA20260421DOC008

      2. PORT MANATEE TARIFF NO. 3, ITEM 441

      Approved the revised wording to Port Manatee Tariff No. 3, Item 441, to increase the charge for refrigerated containers rates from $50 to $75 PA20260421DOC009

      (End Consent Agenda)

4. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS

   
   

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   APRIL 21, 2026 (Continued)

   Carlos Buqueras, Executive Director, distributed the 2026 SeaPort Manatee Directory to Port Members. The Directory is available online at www.seaportmanatee.com/newsroom/port-publications.com.

   
   

   He thanked Property Management staff for their assistance with a recent Port/County project.

   
   

5. PORT AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS

Member Siddique informed Authority Members that Port Anchor House Chaplain Jeff Holton’s wife was recently admitted to the hospital, and he asked everyone to lift her up in prayer.

There were no further Member comments.

ADJOURN

There being no further business, Chairman Rahn adjourned the meeting at 9:06 a.m. Minutes Approved:                     

PA MB 25-26/3

‌May 19, 2026

CONSENT

AGENDA ITEM 3.C: BUDGET RESOLUTION BACKGROUND:

On July 18, 2024, the Authority approved a budget of $280,000 for the FDOT Access Control Center Upgrades grant, which includes a new parking area, fire suppression enhancements, and a modernized customer service area. Due to a reduction in the scope of the customer service area, this resolution reallocates $133,333 from the fire suppression upgrades to the access control parking area for paving.

ATTACHMENT:

Budget Resolution PA-26-15

COST AND FUNDING SOURCE:

Transfers FDOT budgeted funds of $99,466 and $33,867 Port cash

CONSEQUENCES IF DEFERRED:

Delay in budget allocations.

LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEW: N/A

RECOMMENDATION:

Move to adopt Budget Resolution PA-26-15.

RESOLUTION PA-26-15 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 the 19th day of May 2026.

ATTEST: ANGELINA M. COLONNESO MANATEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY

CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

By:                                   

BUDGET AMENDMENT RESOLUTION NO. PA-26-15 AGENDA DATE: May 19, 2026

1. Fund: FDOT – 75%

   Port Cash – 25%

   
   

   Section: Seaport Access Control Center Parking Area Project

   
   

   Description: Transfers $133,333 from the operating portion of the FDOT grant to initiate the paving phase of the new Access Control Parking Area Project.

   
   

   Batch ID: BAAL051926A/B Reference: BU26000438

   ‌May 19, 2026

   
   

   CONSENT

   AGENDA ITEM 3.D.: DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO

   EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

   
   

   BACKGROUND:

   
   

   During certain periods of the year, the Port Authority may have certain months in which it has no regularly scheduled meetings. During that time, matters normally requiring approval and authorization of the Authority may arise. In order to enable the Executive Director and the Port staff to maintain continuity of services in the routine business of the Port and avoid delay in the conduct of Port business, as well as avoiding the loss of business opportunities, the Executive Director and staff recommend adoption of this proposed resolution granting the Executive Director limited authority to act during these periods. This resolution is expressly limited in its scope.

   
   

   ATTACHMENTS:

   
   

   Resolution No. PA-26-14

   
   

   COST AND FUNDING SOURCE:

   N/A.

   
   

   CONSEQUENCES IF DEFERRED:

   
   

   Loss of continuity of routine business and delay in conduct of business.

   
   

   LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEW: Yes RECOMMENDATION:

   
   

   Move to adopt Resolution PA-26-14.

   RESOLUTION NO. PA-26-14

   
   

   A RESOLUTION OF THE MANATEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY FOR LIMITED AND TEMPORARY DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY DURING EXTENDED PERIODS BETWEEN AUTHORITY MEETINGS

   
   

   WHEREAS, the Manatee County Port Authority (hereinafter the “Authority”) may have months without scheduled meetings; and

   
   

   WHEREAS, the Authority recognizes that matters requiring approval and authorization by the Authority may arise during extended periods without scheduled meetings and, to the extent possible, wish to maintain continuity in the routine business of the Authority and wish to maintain and avoid delay in the furnishing of services as a result of the extended periods without regular meetings.

   
   

   NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT AUTHORITY OF MANATEE COUNTY AS FOLLOWS:

   
   

   1. Purpose: Except as specifically limited below, the delegation of authority provided in this Resolution shall apply to any approval or authorization, and the execution of contracts and other documents as may be reasonable and necessary, when there is more than thirty (30) calendar days between regularly scheduled Authority meetings, to accomplish only the following:

      
      

      1. Avoid delays in furnishing services or implementing or continuing approved programs; and

         
         

      2. Avoid additional costs or expenses or the likelihood of additional costs or expenses, including but not limited to the use of personnel and resources of the Authority as well as the costs of goods and services; and

         
         

      3. Provide for the fair and reasonable treatment of citizens and organizations doing business with the Authority.

         
         

   2. To accomplish those purposes set out in Paragraph A, the Authority delegates to

      the Executive Director of the Port, or in his absence the Deputy Executive Director, authority to:

      
      

      1. Approve, authorize, and sign contracts, work assignments, purchase orders, change orders, and all documents and papers related thereto that are beyond the dollar limits provided by policies of the Authority but are otherwise purchased in accordance with applicable Laws, Ordinances, and policies; and

         
         

      2. Approve any refunds owed by the Authority to third parties at the request of a department director upon presentation of documentation of the amount due and owing; and

         
         

      3. Schedule and publish notice of public hearings and special meetings upon a determination by the Executive Director of the Port or Deputy Executive Director of the Port that it appears to be in the best interest of the Authority to proceed without delay; and

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      4. Approve any budget amendments required in support of the authorizations provided in Paragraphs B and C, and any prior authorizations of the Authority; and

      5. Approve, authorize, and sign documents and forms reasonably required to implement or continue any program, plan or activity previously authorized by the Authority.

         
         

   3. To accomplish those purposes set out in Paragraph A, the Authority hereby delegates to the Port Authority Attorneys authority to:

      1. Initiate litigation, adversarial administrative proceedings, or appellate proceedings, including extraordinary writ proceedings, where, in the opinion of the Port Authority Attorneys, it is necessary to do so in order to preserve the status quo or the legal rights or protect the interests of the Authority; and

         
         

      2. Retain expert witnesses or consultants where, in the opinion of the Port Authority Attorneys, it is necessary to do so in order to preserve the status quo or the legal rights or protect the interests of the Authority; and

      3. Agree to continuances or extensions of time in on-going or threatened litigation, adversarial administrative proceedings, or appellate proceedings where, in the opinion of the Port Authority Attorneys, it is necessary to do so in order to preserve the status quo or the legal right or protect the interests of the Authority.

         
         

   4. To accomplish the purposes set out in Paragraph A, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, or his duly authorized deputy, as Clerk to the Authority, and as custodial of funds and comptroller, is requested and authorized, upon approval by the Executive Director of the Port or Port Authority Attorneys to:

      1. Take any action reasonably and necessarily required pursuant to the authority delegated under Paragraphs B and C; and

      2. Proceed with all matters of a routine nature usually submitted to the Authority on the Clerk’s consent agenda, including but not limited to making of all payments lawfully due and owing by check, voucher, warrant, cash or wire transfer, or other appropriate means, the release of cash deposits, and payment of any revenue refunds in excess of established approval limits.

         
         

   5. Limitations: This Resolution shall not apply to:

      
      

      1. Any legislative matter or other action that must be considered at an advertised public hearing; and

      2. Any new contracts retaining architects, engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, or other professional consultants. However, this limitation does not include any work assignment, time extension, or matters related to established contracts, or experts retained pursuant to C.3 above; and

         
         

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      3. Any lease or contract providing for the sale, acquisition or exchange of any interest in real property, except documents necessary for closing contracts signed by the Authority, and except that any acquisition of property for utility easement or right-of-way as a part of or in avoidance of or settlement of eminent domain proceedings for an amount not to exceed the highest appraised value assigned by a duly certified appraiser may be authorized and executed by the Executive Director of the Port or his designee at the request of the Port Authority Attorneys; and

      4. Any new program or activity not previously authorized by the Authority; and

         
         

      5. Any matter involving the expenditure of funds in excess of funds that may lawfully be budgeted for such purpose.

         
         

   6. Records: A record of all actions taken under this Resolution shall be maintained

      and made a part of the record of the Authority via placement on the first consent agenda after the extended recess.

      
      

   7. Interpretations: This Resolution is not intended to apply to or limit any authority previously delegated by the Authority. This Resolution is intended to be broadly interpreted to accomplish the purposes set out in Paragraph A.

   8. Effective Period: This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption but the

      delegation of authority shall only extend to actions that need to be taken when there is more than thirty (30) calendar days between regularly scheduled Authority meetings.

   9. Any prior years’ resolution authorizing the same or similar authority is rescinded and replaced by this resolution.

ADOPTED with a quorum present and voting this 19th day of May, 2026.

ATTEST: ANGELINA M. COLONNESO MANATEE COUNTY PORT AUTHORITY

CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

By:                                   

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‌May 19, 2026

CONSENT

AGENDA ITEM 3.E: PORT MANATEE TARIFF NO. 3 ITEM 900(3)(i) BACKGROUND:

Port Manatee Tariff No. 3, Item 900 (3)(i) has been revised to add wording as follows: Any

crane request made with less than 24 hours’ notice is subject to a one-time $3,000 fee.

ATTACHMENT:

Port Manatee Tariff No. 3 Item 900 (3)(i)

COST AND FUNDING SOURCE:

N/A.

CONSEQUENCES IF DEFERRED:

N/A

LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEW: N/A

RECOMMENDATION:

Move to approve the revised wording to Port Manatee Tariff No. 3, Item 900 (3)(i), to add a less than 24-hour notice late fee of $3,000 fee.