Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Manatee County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in water utilities with medium priority
Sewer main damage recovery in Bradenton Beach
The county wants to go after the parties responsible for damaging its sewer main on Avenue B to recover repair costs and related damages. Recovery could offset taxpayer-funded repair expenses.
Southeast Water Reclamation Facility expansion
The county approved the $60.5 million second phase of a roughly $200 million upgrade and expansion of its second-largest wastewater plant, serving Lakewood Ranch for the next 20 years and boosting capacity from 12.5 to 14 million gallons per day.
Lake Manatee water treatment plant electrical repairs
The county ratified $648,478 in emergency repairs to underground electrical systems that move water from Lake Manatee to the treatment plant, timed ahead of hurricane season, with completion expected in October.
Water well permitting fees and SWFWMD agreement
A Myakka City activist warned that aquifer levels are critically low while cluster housing developments continue to be approved, urging the board to halt growth until water supplies recover.
Lead water line inventory
The county is applying for state revolving fund loans with 49% reimbursement to inventory lead service lines, complying with EPA's revised Lead and Copper Rule.
Millcreek stormwater planning
Julie Spicer asked the county to develop a stormwater plan for the Millcreek area, and drainage questions came up repeatedly during the land-use hearings.