Manatee Commissioners to Weigh Solid Waste Fee Hikes, Road Projects, and Legal Action on State Law
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will meet on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, with a full agenda of infrastructure, legal, and budgetary items that could impact residents across the county.
Among the key decisions are a series of public hearings on solid waste services. Commissioners will consider adopting two resolutions adjusting collection and disposal fees, including revisions to landfill tipping charges. An ordinance amending the county code on recyclable materials is also scheduled for a vote.
Transportation and infrastructure are another major focus. Commissioners will decide whether to add seven projects to the Infrastructure Sales Tax list, including six road expansions and one intersection improvement. Public Works will also present options for the county’s long-range Capital Improvement Plan, and a presentation is planned on the Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization’s 2050 transportation blueprint.
Commissioners are also set to vote on an ordinance restricting the use of engine compression braking on sections of Rangeland Parkway and Uihlein Road in Lakewood Ranch, an issue raised by residents over noise concerns.
In property management, the board will review agreements that advance projects, ranging from sewer pipe replacements to the construction of the Washington Park Community Center. Warranty deeds and easements for environmental lands and utility projects will also be accepted.
The county attorney’s office will seek board direction on joining a lawsuit challenging Florida Senate Bill 180, a new state law that commissioners are expected to discuss further under their own agenda items. Related discussions include regulations on kratom and designer substances, updating opportunity zones, and expanding transparency and public notice practices.
Proclamations are also on the agenda, including recognition of National Preparedness Month, Tribute to Heroes Day, and Usher Syndrome Awareness Day.
With a wide range of fiscal, environmental, and community issues before them, commissioners are expected to cast votes that will have immediate impacts on county services and long-term planning for Manatee’s growth.