Proposed ordinance regarding service assessments in Bradenton to be discussed.

CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA 
 
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
 
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: PROPOSED ORDINANCE 4076
  
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF SERVICES, FACILITIES, PROGRAMS, AND LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA; ADOPTING CHAPTER 75 OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON CODE OF ORDINANCES ENTITLED "MASTER CAPITAL PROJECT AND SERVICE ASSESSMENTS"; AUTHORIZING THE IMPOSITION AND COLLECTION OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF BRADENTON; PROVIDING CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND DEFINING THE TERMS "ASSESSMENT," "SERVICE ASSESSMENT," AND "CAPITAL ASSESSMENT"; PROVIDING FOR THE CREATION OF ASSESSMENT AREAS; ESTABLISHING THE PROCEDURES FOR IMPOSING CAPITAL AND SERVICE ASSESSMENTS; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR NOTICE AND ADOPTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLLS; PROVIDING THAT ASSESSMENTS CONSTITUTE A LIEN ON ASSESSED PROPERTY UPON ADOPTION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING THAT THE LIEN FOR AN ASSESSMENT COLLECTED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 197.3632 AND 197.3635, FLORIDA STATUTES, UPON PERFECTION SHALL ATTACH TO THE PROPERTY ON THE PRIOR JANUARY 1, THE LIEN DATE FOR AD VALOREM TAXES; PROVIDING THAT A PERFECTED LIEN SHALL BE EQUAL IN RANK AND DIGNITY WITH THE LIENS OF ALL STATE, CITY, DISTRICT, OR MUNICIPAL TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS AND SUPERIOR IN DIGNITY TO ALL OTHER PRIOR LIENS, MORTGAGES, TITLES, AND CLAIMS; AUTHORIZING EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING PROCEDURES FOR COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING A MECHANISM FOR THE IMPOSITION OF ASSESSMENTS ON GOVERNMENT PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF OBLIGATIONS; DECLARING THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE TO BE SUPPLEMENTAL, ADDITIONAL, AND AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY AND SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 will be considered at the regular meeting of the Bradenton City Council to be held Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida 34205. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard. A copy of the proposed ordinance may be inspected by the public by contacting the City Clerk at 941-932-9461 or cityclerk@cityofbradenton.com.
Non-Discrimination Statement:  The City of Bradenton prohibits discrimination in all of its services, programs or activities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, national origin, religion, genetic information or marital status.  Persons with a disability needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in, or who require assistance or an alternative means for communication of program information such as Braille, large print, etc., should contact as soon as possible, but at least 48 hours in advance:  
City of Bradenton
ADA/Title VI Coordinator
101 Old Main Street
Bradenton, FL  34205
ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com
941-932-9470
TTY:  7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771
 
La ciudad de Bradenton proveera servicio de interprete a las personas quienes su primer lenguage no es el ingles.  Si necesita estos servicios, usted o su representante puede comunicar al ADA/Title VI Coordinator, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL  34205.  Tambien puede llamar al (941) 932-9470 o enviar correo electronico a ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com
According to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by City Council with respect to any matter to be considered at the meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceeding and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record would include any testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. 
Publish once:   Sunday, April 12, 2026
IPL0330168
Apr 12 2026