HomeMy WebLinkAboutManatee County - Public Financial ReportPOPULAR REPORT
A FINANCIAL SUMMARY FOR ITS CITIZENS
Manatee County,
Florida
FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
MANATEE
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Jacksonville
Welcome Sign for the Anna Maria City Pier with Fast Eddie’s Oyster Bar, 1982
Advertising signs for the Anna Maria City Pier and Fast Eddie’s Oyster Bar. The signs read “Welcome to Historic
Anna Maria City Pier, since 1910”, “Fast Eddie’s Oyster Bar, Food and Drink”; and “Breakfast on the Pier 7 to 11
AM.” Fast Eddie’s had a restaurant on the pier as well as a larger restaurant across the street from the pier.Today: The pier and building were rebuilt after Hurricane Irma. A popular place for tourists and locals alike, the
small restaurant and popular fishing spot are big attractions. Mote Marine is building an interactive exhibit in a
portion of the building as well. Photo credits – Manatee County Public Library Historical Image Digital Collection.
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Pete Reynard’s Yacht Club, 1988
Located at the former Holmes Beach Yacht Club, in
1954 this location opened to the public as a restaurant
and lounge under the ownership of Pete and Eleanor
Reynard. A kitchen fire in 1965 almost destroyed the
restaurant. They rebuilt the original revolving salad bar, main dining room, and the private “Mermaid” room where
filmed mermaids swam in a tank. They also added a new addition, The Compass Room, which revolved so that
each diner got a window seat looking at the yachts during the course of the meal. The old Pete Reynard’s Yacht
Club building was demolished on August 1, 2002.Today: the Waterline Villas and Marina occupy the site of the former Pete Reynard’s Yacht Club. Photo credits –
Manatee County Public Library Historical Image Digital Collection.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Accomplishments at a Glance ................................................................................................................................................2A Message from Angelina “Angel” Colonneso ........................................................................................................................3
About This Report ...................................................................................................................................................................5Manatee County Government ................................................................................................................................................6Fiscal Responsibility ...............................................................................................................................................................6Summary of Financial Information ..........................................................................................................................................7Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller ............................................................................................................................12
Other Constitutional Officers ................................................................................................................................................15Board of County Commissioners ..........................................................................................................................................16County Departments .............................................................................................................................................................17Capital Projects ....................................................................................................................................................................24Investment Information .........................................................................................................................................................24
Other Financial Data .............................................................................................................................................................25
Manatee County
If there is one thing that is constant, it is change. Science tells us that the barrier islands along our coast
formed about 4,000 years ago. Since that time, they have been constantly shifting, changing, and evolving.
The barrier islands of our coast are in constant flux. These changes come from forces of nature like hurricanes,
no-name storms, and king tides. They also come from waterfront inhabitants. The Calusa and Tocobaga left
behind shell mounds. Cuban fishermen constructed ranchos.
Pioneer settlers, like George Emerson Bean, created homesteads with cabins and wells beginning in 1893.
Bean’s son, Will Bean, together with investor Charles M. Roser, planned and built streets, sidewalks and a
water system. They also built a pier at the end of Pine Avenue on Anna Maria Island, which would welcome
day-trippers via steam boats to the newly constructed bath house directly east on the Gulf-side beach.
Other land-boom developers would soon follow in the 1920s. They constructed more bathhouses, diving
platforms, and piers for public enjoyment. Eventually wooden bridges connected the barrier islands of
Anna Maria and Long Beach, as Longboat Key was formerly known, to the mainland. During World War
II, pilots from McDill Air Force Base used Mullet Key, Passage Key, and parts of Longboat Key for target
practice. In the post-war era, motels and mobile home parks welcomed snowbirds. Modern draw-span
bridges would arrive in the 1950s, as did new restaurants and entertainment venues, and shopping centers.
Anna Maria Island was even used as a filming site for the movie industry. The 1960s brought surf culture,
hurricanes Alma and Donna, tidal waves that eroded the beaches, and efforts to mitigate the erosion by
placing rock bulwarks along the shore. In the 1990s, more advanced beach nourishment efforts would
again shift the coastline.
As you can see, each era of inhabitants affects the waterfront with the ways they use the water, the land,
and the things they build. We can see the evidence in our stories, maps, structures, and especially in
photographs. These records bear testament as each generation of “old-timers” recounts fondly what
things were like with the statement, “I remember when…” We hope you will enjoy these images of our
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Collected in excess of $27 million in child support for the children of Manatee County.
The Violence Protection division aided in the filing of 913 injunctions for protection, commonly referred to as “restraining orders,” for victims of domestic, repeat, sexual, stalking and dating violence during the past fiscal year.
The Department of Financial Recovery (DFR) collects fines and court costs legally owed this fiscal year. Since its inception in July, 2004, the DFR has collected in excess of $15.1 million in fines and courts costs which may have gone uncollected.
Since January, 2008, our Indigence Examiners have collected a cumulative total of over $1.7 million. These monies previously went uncollected until responsibility was given to the Clerk.
243 children ages 10 to 17 participated in Teen Court and Teen Court Too and contributed over 3,383 community service hours to the community. Additionally, 97 youth volunteers donated over 2,198 hours of volunteer time to the community.
306 Manatee County students participated in the on-site educational programs offered at the Manatee Village Historical Park, the Florida Maritime Museum, the Palmetto Historical Park and the Manatee County Agricultural Museum. Historical Resources staff served 9,638 visitors in person and provided outreach programs to 6,560 people throughout 2021.
Volunteers at the Manatee Village Historical Park, Florida Maritime Museum, Palmetto Historical Park and Manatee County Agricultural Museum donated over 2,000 hours of community service.
Received our 42nd consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for our 2020 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Received our 23rd consecutive GFOA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for our 2020 Popular Report.
The Division of Inspector General issued 7 audit reports and 4 project reports. The Division also provided approximately 1,000 consulting and project hours in the form of assistance to other departments and agencies. In addition, the Division provided 240 hours in assistance to the external audit firm in performing the annual audit of the County’s financial statements, thereby reducing the cost of the audit services.
Kept minutes at 131 meetings and work sessions for 12 Boards or Committees.
2020 – 2021
Clerk of the Circuit CourtAccomplishments at a Glance
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Bradenton Beach Casino from Diving Platform circa 1920-1929
Postcard image of Bradenton Beach CasinoToday: A tropical condominium stands in the area of the
former Bradenton Beach Casino. Photo credits – Manatee
County Public Library Historical Image Digital Collection.
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A Message from Angelina “Angel” Colonneso
Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
I am pleased to share with you the 2021
Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
for Manatee County. This document
will help you understand our county’s
financial performance and well-being for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021
in a valuable, summarized format that
every resident can use. Our stewardship
of the county’s investments, on behalf
of our citizens is a responsibility we take
very seriously.
With so much growth and change in our
area, we thought it fitting to acknowledge
the element of change in our theme for
this year’s report – Then and Now. Just
as the currents of our waterways shape
the coastlines in Manatee County, so the
passage of time shapes the features of
our communities. We hope you will enjoy
taking a look at our waterfront communities through images
of yesterday and today.
Growing up in Manatee County, so many of my memories
are interwoven with time spent at the beach. I remember
as a child my dad taking me out into the water as he picked
me up when the large waves came toward us and he would
jump with me in his arms. I think he loved it more than I did. I
appreciate these moments even more as an adult with fond
memories.
Most Sundays were spent on Anna Maria Island enjoying the
beach, each other, picnics of hamburgers and hotdogs and
sometimes fishing later in the day. I remember the painful
spurs from the Australian Pines as we made our way to the
beach – I almost feel that is was a rite of passage growing up
in Manatee County to experience stepping on those painful
spurs as a child. Digging little toes into the sand, I could feel
the tickle of the colorful coquinas as they wriggled deeper
into the sand. We would wade into the water with our nets
and catch a small batch of shrimp to bring home. I can still
taste the fresh shrimp straight from our gulf.
If we didn’t catch and cook the seafood ourselves, there
were memorable restaurants to enjoy like Pete Reynard’s,
with its famous mermaids and revolving dining room - or
the unforgettable casual dining at Fast Eddie’s on the Anna
Maria City Pier, with its slogan of “Warm Beer and Lousy
Food.” Their distinct waterfront character echoes in the
upscale and casual establishments that inhabit those locales
today.
While Fourth of July fireworks now take place on the Manatee
River, everyone used to make their way out to the south end
of Coquina Beach to view them. There was nothing quite
like hearing the seagulls and feeling the gulf breeze while
waiting for it to get dark and for the show to begin.
The Island was always a part of my life even as I grew older –
in high school who remembers going out to the beach with
a bottle of “Sun In” or the surfers calling
West Coast Surf Shop for the latest on
the waves? Groups of friends would meet
at the beach and return home blistered
from the sun. Back then, we did not know
how important sunscreen was! While so
much has changed, what has grown in its
place retains a uniqueness that can be
found nowhere but our Manatee County
waterfront communities.
Within the pages of this year’s Popular
Annual Financial Report, we have provided
an explanation of the County’s finances.
Should you desire more information, the
Finance Department of the Clerk of Circuit
Court’s Office also produces the more
detailed Annual Comprehensive Financial
Report (ACFR). The ACFR meets stringent
governmental accounting standards and is
evaluated by rating agencies to assess Manatee County’s
financial stability, leading to favorable interest and insurance
rates.
It is also with great pleasure that I can announce that for
the 42nd year, our 2020 ACFR received the Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from
the Government Finance Officers Association. While the
responsibility for the accuracy of the data lies with me, the
recognition of receiving this prestigious award goes to our
Finance Department. All five financial reports prepared
by this office; this Popular Report, the Manatee County
ACFR, the Port Manatee ACFR, the Manatee County
Public Utilities System Annual Financial Report, and the
Manatee County Annual Debt Report are available online at
www.manateeclerk.com, or on CD. These reports are also
available by contacting our Finance Department at (941)
749-1800, Ext. 6102. In addition this Popular Report and the
Annual Debt Report are available in hard copy and available
in many locations throughout the county, including this
office and the public libraries.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about Manatee
County’s financial strengths. If you have comments or
suggestions on how we can improve our Popular Report,
please contact my office at (941) 749-1800 or by visiting our
website at www.manateeclerk.com.
Respectfully,
Angelina “Angel” Colonneso
Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
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The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has given an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting to Manatee County, Florida for its Popular Annual Financial Report for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2020. The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting is a prestigious national award recognizing conformance with the highest standards for preparation of state and local government popular reports.
In order to receive an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting, a government unit must publish
a Popular Annual Financial Report, whose contents conform to program standards of creativity, presentation, understandability, and reader appeal.
An Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our current report continues to conform to the Popular Annual Financial Reporting requirements, and we are submitting it to GFOA.
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Government Finance Officers Association
Award for Outstanding
Achievement in Popular Annual
Financial Reporting
Presented to
Manatee County
Florida
For its Annual Financial Report
for the Fiscal Year Ended
September 30, 2019
Executive Director/CEO
September 30, 2020
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ABOUT THIS REPORT
THE POPULAR REPORT PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF THE OPERATIONS OF MANATEE COUNTY’S CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES:
Board of County Commissioners and Port Authority Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Property Appraiser SheriffSupervisor of ElectionsTax Collector
This report also provides an overview of the areas of responsibility for each county department and the Constitutional Officers.
The financial information presented here is in summarized form, is expressed in thousands, and does not substitute for the
County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report outlines the County’s financial position and operating activities for the year in great detail and in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. A copy of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report can be found on the Clerk’s website at www.manateeclerk.com.
Our Popular Report includes condensed information from its statement of net position and a condensed statement of activities with previous year comparative data as well as an overview of county functions and historical data. This Popular Report, because of
its summary nature, does not conform to generally accepted accounting principles and associated reporting standards set forth by applicable governing bodies.
The presentation reflects county operations divided into two major categories:
Governmental activities are those primarily supported by tax dollars for services such as libraries, emergency medical services, law enforcement and transportation. The governmental category can be further subdivided between operations and capital
activities. Capital project activities are dollars spent to construct, acquire or improve major facilities of the government.
Business-type activities offer goods and services of the County for sale and are intended to be self-supporting. Examples are Port Manatee and the County’s water and sewer system.
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Barge Regina Sinking, 1940
Spectators gather along the beach on Anna Maria Island to witness
the sinking of the 300-foot long molasses barge “”Regina.” She was a
converted tanker, loaded with 350,000 gallons of molasses, when she
was caught by stormy seas. Clayton Adams of Cortez and other local
men worked to rescue the crew as the March night grew cold and the
temperature dropped below 40 degrees F. Today: This is a popular diving site, located only a few hundred yards
offshore, near the Beach House restaurant. Photo credits – Manatee
County Public Library Historical Image Digital Collection.
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MANATEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT
Manatee County is a non-charter county established under the Constitution and the laws of the State of Florida. The Board of County Commissioners is the legislative body for Manatee County and is made up of seven residents elected by county voters.
The commissioners’ offices are in the County Administrative Center where public meetings are held. The commissioners also serve as the Port Authority board.
In addition to the seven County Commissioners, voters elect five constitutional officers: Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Property Appraiser, Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections and the Tax Collector.
Encompassing 740 square miles, Manatee County has six incorporated cities within its borders, each governed by city councils elected by residents of the respective city:
• Anna Maria
• Bradenton • Bradenton Beach • Holmes Beach • Longboat Key • Palmetto
Cortez Bridge Toll Booth, 1970
Both Anna Maria Island bridges opened on Sunday, March 3, 1957 with much celebration in the island communities. A dedication was held at the island toll booth at 1:45 PM, and the next day a $0.15 toll went into effect. A carnival and dance party on Bridge Street lasted until midnight. Bradenton Beach used the old Cortez Bridge toll booth as the city jail for many years after tolls were discontinued.Today: A mural stands in the area where the toll booth used to be, in the sideyard of the Holmes Beach
Police Department. Photo credits – Manatee County Public Library Historical Image Digital Collection.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
The Board of County Commissioners and the Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller share in the fiscal responsibility of
Manatee County. The Commission and the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller are separately elected constitutional officers and vested with separate powers, according to Florida law. This separation of power provides checks and balances within the county government to help safeguard the assets of the County.
• The Board of County Commissioners is responsible for adopting an annual budget for all departments under the
commissioners. The budget, prepared by the Department of Financial Management and presented to the commissioners for approval, governs expenditures by the departments. It is illegal for department managers to exceed their budget.
• The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller is responsible for safeguarding Manatee County assets and is personally liable for any losses due to illegal payments. A key part of this responsibility is the control of county funds. Only the Clerk
can disburse funds. Before monies are disbursed, all expenditures go through a rigorous pre-audit process. The Clerk must ensure that all expenditures are legal, budgeted and in compliance with county policies and procedures. As an extension of these responsibilities, the Clerk’s office also prepares the financial statements of the County.
• The County’s Utility System bonds have been assigned a AAA rating by Fitch and an Aa1 rating by Moody. These ratings
indicate that the County is likely to meet its debt obligations with a low probability of default. As a result, the County will generally have a lower cost of borrowing funds for capital projects.
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The following graphs provide comparative government-wide
information, giving a broad overview of Manatee County’s financial position for both its governmental and business-
type activities. The values are computed under similar
financial rules as private sector financial statements.
• Governmental activities are those primarily supported by tax dollars for services such as public safety, transportation,
human services and general government.
• Business-type activities offer goods and services for sale and are intended to be self-supporting through the
charges for those goods and services.
Components of the County’s financial positions include:
• Current and other assets are assets that one can
realistically expect to convert to cash, sell, or consume
within one year. • Capital assets include the County’s long-term
investments in land, buildings, equipment, improvements,
infrastructure, and construction in progress. These assets are used to provide services to the community and are not
available for future spending.
• Deferred outflows of resources represent a consumption of net assets that relates to a future period.
• Long-term liabilities represent debt obligations that
exceed more than one year. These include pension
liability, compensated absences, other post-employment benefits, closure liability; as well as, bonds, notes, and
loans payable that are used to finance large projects and
equipment purchases. • Other liabilities include debt obligations due within one
year. These are also made up of the debt obligations
similar to long-term debt, but also include accounts and
claims payable, accrued payroll, unearned revenue, and deposits.
• Deferred inflows of resources represent an acquisition
of net assets that pertains to a future period.
Total net position is comprised of three categories:
• Net investment in capital assets is the value of all of the
County’s capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation and any debt outstanding that is associated with their
purchase or construction.
• Restricted net position are those assets that have a restriction placed on them, typically by third parties;
unspent bond proceeds and related debt and funds set
aside for the payment of debt are good examples of these
asset types. • Unrestricted net position makes up the last component of
net position, representing the resources that are available
to finance the County’s on-going operations.
Changes in net position over time are an indication of an
improving or deteriorating financial position. Governmental activities’ net position increased by $143,035 and business-
type activities had a $66,178 increase in total net position
from September 30, 2020 to 2021, reflecting a positive and
stable fiscal position for the County.
In the below graphs depicting the changes in net position for
governmental activities, we can see the $48,449 increase in capital assets, net of depreciation and the $47,583 increase
in investment in capital assets. These are mostly the result
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Governmental Activities Business -Type Activities
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(Amounts expressed in thousands)(Amounts expressed in thousands)
$224,870$320,319
$1,377$1,380
$ 14,124$192,405
$ 75,628$117,767
$521,489$292,823
$109,300$ 72,075
$631,281$754,846
$370,005$392,468
$14,870$ 6,229
$904,317$956,673
$ 1,876$27,046
$43,978$43,326
$421,728$339,290
$16,858$14,096
$1,130,016$1,225,169
$609,900$525,767
$1,086,846$1,134,429
UNRESTRICTED NET POSITION
RESTRICTED NET POSITION
NET INVESTMENT IN CAPITAL ASSETS
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
OTHER LIABILITIES
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
CAPITAL ASSETS
CURRENT & OTHER ASSETS
$1,183,753$1,232,202
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UNRESTRICTED NET POSITION
RESTRICTED NET POSITION
NET INVESTMENT IN CAPITAL ASSETS
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
OTHER LIABILITIES
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
CAPITAL ASSETS
CURRENT & OTHER ASSETS
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SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION Cont.
of donated public domain infrastructure, park improvements,
transportation projects, and the land purchase for the Central
County Complex. Both the $228,666 decrease in long-term
liabilities and the $178,281 increase in deferred inflows of resources reflect the large changes related to pension.
The business-type activities of Manatee County show significant differences in various categories from the prior
year’s amounts. The increase of $95,153 in capital assets is
due to continuing increases by the utility system for capacity enlargement, bus purchases, and improvements at Port
Manatee. The increase in net investment in capital assets
of $52,356 is reflective of an increase in capital assets
and less outstanding debt used to acquire those assets. The $22,463 increase in unrestricted net position reflects
positive balances from continued growth within the County
in its tax base and charges for services that may be used to meet ongoing obligations.
The following comparative, government-wide Condensed Statement of Activities and related graphs present the
revenues, expenses and changes in net position. Increasing
revenues which outpace increased expenses suggests that
Manatee County is continuing to experience an increase in overall growth, coupled with controlled spending.
Components of these condensed statements include:
• Program revenues consist of charges for services, operating
grants (grants for daily business activities), capital grants
(grants for capital projects and assets) and contributions.• General revenues consist of property taxes, other taxes,
state revenue sharing, interest income, miscellaneous
revenues and intergovernmental transfers.
• Other expenses for governmental activities consist of
physical and economic environment, human services,culture and recreation functions, interest payments on
debt and intergovernmental transfers.
Overall:
• Revenues increased by around $120 million in the current
year and expenses increased $43 million over the prior year’s levels, compared to $23 million and $32 million
increase in revenues and expenditures, respectively,
between fiscal years 2020 and 2019.
• In the program revenue category, a $67 million increasein operating grants and contributions is related to the
ongoing relief funding due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Expenses for governmental activities increased $29million largely due to personal services and operating
supplies related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
offset by a decrease in pension expense. The prior yearalso saw increased expenditure activity of $20 million due
to additional Public Safety staff expenses and operating
supplies due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• A decrease of $3 million in the current year and $2million increase in the prior year are for business-type
activity charges for services. Port Authority slightly offset
the decrease in Water and Sewer charges for services,attributable to the Port Authority’s continuing increase in
waterborne activity and Water and Sewer’s major reduction
in consumption by wholesale customers.
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Activities
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Manatee County Statement of Activities
(In Thousands)
Reflected in the spending, the County continues to be
committed to providing basic governmental services and
public safety expected by its citizens while dealing with the unplanned and unprecedented effects of the COVID-19
pandemic. The County continues to monitor its workforce in
order to continue to provide high levels of customer service
during the continued uncertainty. Spending for general
government, public safety and utilities activities accounted for 70% of the expenses in the current year. n
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Bridge Street 1930 with young boy
Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach. This view was taken from the beach Bathhouse looking east toward the old wooden
Cortez Bridge. A boy poses in shorts and automobiles are parked at left. Telephone poles line the road to the bridge.Today: Looking east, Bridge Street flourishes with colorful shops and restaurants. Photo credits – Manatee County Public
Library Historical Image Digital Collection.
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GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Governmental funds are used to account for tax supported activities. The classifications of certain financial transactions
are recorded per fund accounting requirements. The primary differences between the government-wide statement of
revenues and expenses on the preceding pages and the governmental fund statistics on this page are:
• Government Fund Revenues include all proceeds from the sale of capital assets, but exclude donations, net revenue of
internal service funds and certain deferred revenues.
• Government Fund Expenditures include capital outlays for
the acquisition of new assets, expenditures for the repayment of principal of long term debt, but exclude deferred expenses
and annual depreciation and amortization charges.
Revenues
For fiscal year 2021:• Revenues in the general government funds increased by approximately $119.8 million from the prior fiscal year, with
$77.3 million attributable to an increase in intergovernmental revenues, mainly from CARES Act and ARPA grants, as well
as state revenue sharing distributions, and $18 million from an increase in ad valorem taxes due to increasing assessed property values.
• These increases were offset by a decrease in interest income of $7.6 million.
For fiscal year 2020:• Revenues in the general government funds increased by approximately $20 million from the prior fiscal year, with $19
million attributable to an increase in ad valorem taxes due to increasing assessed property values and $11 million from an
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2021 2020 2019
Ad valorem taxes $276,464 $258,156 $239,454
Other taxes 80,063 66,562 66,667
Licenses and permits 66,562 43,828 40,732
Intergovernmental 166,269 88,906 77,497
Charges for services 53,305 45,950 47,867
Fines and forfeitures 8,029 6,246 6,575
Interest income 1,049 8,668 13,558
Assessments 13 18 48
Contributions 3,015 2,803 6,497
Miscellaneous 6,994 8,673 10,776
$649,610 $529,810 $509,671
Ad-valorem taxes42.6%
Miscellaneous1.1%Contribution0.5%Interest income0.2%
Other taxes12.3%
Fines and forfeitures1.2%
Charges for services8.2%
Intergovernmental25.6%
Licenses and permits8.4%
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increase in intergovernmental revenues, mainly from federal
transportation and CARES Act grants. • These increases were offset by a decrease in interest income of $4.9 million and traffic infrastructure contributions by $3.7
million from the previous fiscal year.
ExpendituresFor fiscal year 2021:
• Expenditures increased $96.7 million from the prior fiscal year. Economic environment expenditures increased $35.3 million largely due to COVID-19 grants distributed by Manatee
County. • The Capital Project increase of $23.4 million due to
transportation projects and the Central County Complex
project, and the $17.8 million increase in Public Safety
expenditures is largely due to the COVID-19 impact on personal services and operating supplies. During fiscal year 2020:
• Expenditures increased $38.2 million from the prior fiscal year. Capital project expenditures increased $18.2 million
as there were major beach renourishment projects ongoing during fiscal year 2020 as well as the replacement of the Public Safety radio system.
• The General Government increase of $6.1 million and the $8.1 million increase in Public Safety expenditures is largely
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General government $107,031 $92,305 $86,253
Public safety 212,449 194,630 186,528
Physical environment 8,766 6,533 6,281
Transportation 31,144 31,341 28,390
Economic environment 57,728 22,421 23,137
Human services 40,842 34,316 31,987
Culture and recreation 21,543 19,044 19,415
Intergovernmental 6,539 5,369 6,241
Debt service 15,224 22,023 19,720
Capital projects 81,431 57,986 39,834
$582,697 $485,968 $447,786
General government18.4%
Public safety36.5%
Debt service2.6%
Capital projects
14.0%
Culture & recreation
3.7%
Human services7.0%
Economic environment9.9%
Transportation
5.3%
Physical environment1.5%
Intergovernmental1.1%
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The office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, an elected public trustee, was established by the Florida Constitution over 180 years ago. Responsible for nearly 1,000 separate duties, the Clerk is accountable to the citizens of Manatee County, not to
any elected official, thereby creating a system of “checks and balances” at the county level that has served the public well.
The Clerk oversees a complex organization that performs a wide range of record keeping, information management and financial management in the judicial system and county government. The Clerk serves as the:
• Chief Financial Officer, accountant and auditor to the Board of County Commissioners, and Port Authority. • Custodian of public records, public funds and public property.
• Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts 12th Judicial District. • Collector and distributor of court fines and fees, child support and alimony payments and statutory assessments. • Custodian of court records and ensures that the courts’ orders, judgments and directives are carried out within the
parameters allowed by law.
Finance
The Finance Department is responsible for carrying out the Clerk’s duties as the County’s Chief Financial Officer and Comptroller for the Board of County Commissioners and Port Authority. Those duties include: • Pre-auditing disbursements made on behalf of the County.
• Processing payroll for the Board, Supervisor of Elections and the Clerk. • Managing the County’s investment portfolio.
• Maintaining the records and conducting annual physical inventories of capital assets for the Board, Clerk, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections and Tax Collector. • Preparing financial reports.
Each year, the Finance Department produces the County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the Public Utilities System
Annual Financial Report, the Manatee County Port Authority Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the Popular Report, as well as individual statements and reports for the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
The Clerk of the Court is the official record keeper of all instruments required by law to be recorded. Official records are documents such as deeds, leases, mortgages, tax warrants, evictions or other documents relating to the ownership, transfer or
encumbrance of real or personal property. Official record documents are electronically scanned, indexed and made available on the Clerk’s website, www.ManateeClerk.com, upon being recorded.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
AND COMPTROLLER
Island Library, 1976
A lady has stopped at the entrance to the Island Branch Storefront Library at 5318 Marina Drive in the Holmes Beach Shopping Plaza to start reading one of her books. The office next to the library is a travel agent.Today: The Island Library is located on part of the former Holmes Beach Airport land.
Photo credits – Manatee County Public Library
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Inspector GeneralThe purpose of the Division of Inspector General is to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting engagements
designed to add value and improve operations of Manatee County Government. As a service to management and the taxpayers of Manatee County, and in fulfilling the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s role as county auditor, the Division of Inspector General:
• Measures and evaluates the operational efficiency and effectiveness of various Manatee County departments and agencies. • Evaluates internal controls as well as compliance with a complex environment of federal, state and local laws, regulations,
policies, and procedures. • Reports to the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator, and the public on how well Manatee County
departments comply with these rules. • Provides consulting services to Manatee County departments that include independent analysis, review, and recommendations for new and continuing processes upon management’s request.
The Division of Inspector General is also staffed with Certified Fraud Examiners (CFEs) who can professionally investigate
allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, irregularities, employee misconduct, and other illegal acts within Manatee County Government’s operations. Employees reporting suspected wrongdoing are protected by the Whistle Blower’s Act from retaliation by management and other employees. Reporting can be done anonymously using the Division’s fraud hotline at (941) 742-5938, or by using an
on-line fraud reporting form.
Courts
The Florida Constitution charges the Clerk of the Court with the responsibility of maintaining the records of both the circuit and county courts, and ensuring that the court’s orders, judgments and directives are carried out within the parameters allowed by law. The Clerk’s office does this by:
• Processing new cases • Preparing court dockets
• Attending all criminal proceedings and recording disposition of cases • Determining indigence • Collecting criminal fines
• Pursuing financial recovery, and • Preparing and recording judgments.
Bradenton Beach Bath House, 1922
A group in front of the new bath house at Bradenton Beach.
There are automobiles parked atop the sand at far left. This
was located on the beach side of Bridge Street.Today: Looking down Bridge Street to the west, towards the
location of the former bath house. Photo credits – Manatee
County Public Library Historical Image Digital Collection.
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PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Child Support Program
Child Support Program began operation under the Clerk in 1985, when collections were approximately $5,000 per month. That figure has grown to over $2 million per month. Staff attorneys
represent the Department of Revenue in civil litigation involving paternity establishment, child support establishment, modification
and enforcement.
This department handles cases in which the person owing support
or the person due support lives either in Manatee County, Florida, another state, or a foreign country where reciprocal agreements
exist for child support services. By law, these services are provided to parents or caregivers who receive public assistance, Medicaid and/or food stamps for the child in their care. Parents or caregivers
not receiving such assistance may request child support services free of charge.
Enforcement of Child Support orders for non-compliant parents can be done through several methods such as:
• Drivers’ license suspension • Wage withholding
• Interception of Internal Revenue Service refunds, Reemployment Assistance benefits, lottery winnings and other income sources.
Court-ordered child support payments are processed through the
State Disbursement Unit.
Teen Court & Teen Court Too
Teen Court and Teen Court Too were established by the Clerk to provide early intervention of young offenders to prevent a pattern of
criminal behavior. Children, ages 10-17, who meet certain criteria are referred to the programs by the Juvenile Assessment Center, the State Attorney’s Office, law enforcement agencies, juvenile
court and school resource officers.
Teen Court and Teen Court Too volunteers, who are in elementary, middle and high school, perform the roles of prosecuting and defense attorneys, clerks, bailiffs and jury. Local attorneys, who
volunteer their time, act as the judge and are the only adults directly involved in the proceedings. Offenders accept the consequences of
their acts through community service, serving on jury duty for other Teen Court cases and any other disciplinary measures sanctioned by the Teen Court jury.
Violence ProtectionThe Clerk’s Violence Protection Advocate division provides
assistance to victims of domestic, repeat, dating, stalking and sexual violence. They help victims by explaining the procedures involved
in filing a petition, processing the temporary injunction, attending the hearing for final injunction and requesting modifications, reporting
violations of injunctions and assisting in the criminal prosecutions.
Historical Resources
The Historical Resources Division is responsible for the management of some of our most important historical preservations:
• Visitors to the Manatee Historical Village Park experience the lifestyles of pioneer families. The park
includes the first county courthouse, a sugar cane mill, a pioneer farm, a boat works, a schoolhouse, a steam train,
a blacksmith shop and a church as well as the Wiggins General Store. • The Manatee County Historical Records Library, the
first archival library of its kind in Florida, was opened in 1979. It is housed in a 1918 Carnegie Library. Deed
books, marriage licenses, probate files and County commission records, as well as court minute books, are archived there for use by historians and genealogists.
• At the Palmetto Historical Park, visitors experience life through the eyes of local pioneers. They can visit
Palmetto’s first post office and library, do a lesson on the slates in the one-room schoolhouse, and even experience old-fashioned chores in the turn-of-the-century cottage.
The park also features a military museum and a re-imagined chapel.
• The Manatee County Agricultural Museum highlights the important role agriculture has played in our community. At the museum, visitors can explore the
past through photographs, machinery, exhibits, slides and video presentations.
• The Florida Maritime Museum is housed in the restored 1912 Cortez Schoolhouse. The museum is dedicated to the gathering, presentation and interpretation of Florida’s
maritime heritage, with special emphasis on the historic fishing village of Cortez.
Public AccessThe Public Access Department centralizes the everyday public
records requests and provides access to the public for electronic records searches. They also review all electronically filed
documents and perform necessary redactions of confidential information pursuant to Florida law. Public Access completed 6,392 phone, email, postal mail and walk-in record requests during fiscal
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SUPPORT SERVICES
Support services encompasses the following departments:
Board Records maintains the records of the official actions of 12 boards and committees in Manatee County, including the Board of County Commissioners. This includes taking minutes
of the board meeting and keeping the official records, as well as files and exhibits of official actions. Board Records keeps
electronic minute books, scans documents, and offers on-line verification of those minutes and documents, improving the on-line availability of the records to the public. The Board Records
Department also takes on the role of administrator for the Value Adjustment Board and Tax Deed Sales.
Clerk’s Technology Services plans, assembles, secures,
and maintains the information systems needed to support the duties of the Clerk of the Court in a timely and efficient manner.
The department’s Director of Technology Services, Deputy Director, administrators, analysts, programmers and technical support staff ensure that the Clerk’s computer systems and
software applications fulfill present and future need. TSD is also
responsible for the storing of data and the oversight of records management tasks including records retention, as approved by
law, for the entire Clerk’s office.
Human Resources Department is responsible for all typical human resource functions within the Clerk’s Office.
From recruiting new employees to training and supporting staff, HR maintains productive working relationships with Clerk
employees, while also administering policies, programs and benefits packages, looking for new approaches and innovative practices in all areas of HR management to help develop the
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Clerk of Circuit Court 2021 2020Budget $15,749 $14,994Expenditures $13,826 $12,919
OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
PROPERTY APPRAISER • CHARLES E. HACKNEY
• Annually appraises over 202,500 parcels, including 3,750
new homes added to the tax roll for 2021• Annually appraises over 12,600 tangible personal property
accounts• Maintains current property ownership records for assessment purposes
• Maintains the county section maps and aerial photos• Administers all property tax exemptions
• Analyzes and approves all new homestead applications, including over 9,850 in 2021• Produces the ad valorem tax roll annually
• Provides data updates at: www.Manateepao.com
SHERIFF • RICK WELLS
• Provides law enforcement services to Manatee County• Responsible for all county inmate care, custody and control
• Provides bailiffs and security for court system
• Provides county-wide, specialized explosive response capability• Conducts education programs at the jail, including
GED Preparation and LIFE (Leading Inmates to Future Employment)
• Conducts the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Pod program at the jail• Provides support to the Manatee County School System
through the School Resource Officer Program• Provides Special Team Support, Special Weapons and
Tactics (SWAT), Dive Team, Marine, Aviation, Mounted Patrol, Special Response Team (SRT) as requested to city law enforcement jurisdictions
• Contracts with DCF to provide child protection services• Provides sexual predator unit to monitor sexual offenders
• Maintains comprehensive emergency services unit to respond to natural disasters• Supervises Road Gangs for county maintenance
• Operates juvenile booking facility• Contracts with the City of Anna Maria for law enforcement
services• Provides drug drop boxes for secure disposal of prescription drugs
Property Appraiser 2021 2020Budget $6,357 $5,898Expenditures $7,341 $5,729
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Sheriff 2021 2020Budget $148,699 $143,114 Expenditures $139,819 $137,488
• Provides parking SAFEZONES for citizen’s internet transactions (i.e. Craigslist)
• Provides daily information to the public, including crime prevention tips and feature stories about the Manatee County
Sheriff’s Office, through a variety of social media platforms including: • www.ManateeSheriff.com
• Facebook.com/ManateeSheriff
• Twitter.com/ManateeSheriff
• Instagram.com/ManateeCountySheriff
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS • MICHAEL BENNETT
• Educates and registers voters and maintains accurate voter registration files
• Registered voters as of September 30, 2021: 276,042 • Eligible voters in the last general election
(November 2020): 273,427 • Eligible voters in the last primary election
(August 2020): 262,517 • Conducts all national, state, local and special taxing district elections
• Uses the state certified optical scan voting system• Equips all precincts with disability compliant voting equipment
• Provides electronic poll book at all precincts and early voting sites
Supervisor of Elections
2021 2020
Budget $3,289 $3,087
Expenditures $2,525 $2,876
Tax Collector 2021 2020Budget $13,134 $12,426 Expenditures $12,606 $11,885
• Expanded website at: www.votemanatee.gov
TAX COLLECTOR • KEN BURTON, JR
• Collects ad valorem taxes and tourist taxes
• Registers and titles vehicles, boats and mobile homes• Issues concealed weapon licenses, hunting and fishing licenses and disabled parking permits
• Provides Florida driver license services, including driving tests, and transfers of valid out-of-state driver licenses
• Pre-registers driver license customers to vote in accordance with the National Voter Registration Act • Performs high speed remittance processing of utility bills
for Manatee County Utilities, City of Bradenton, and City of Dunedin and assists in payment processing for EMS
• Returned $5.6 million in unused revenue to the County• Various service links are available on
www.taxcollector.com
VANESSA BAUGH, CHAIRMAN REGGIE BELLAMY GEORGE KRUSE JAMES SATCHERMISTY SERVIA KEVIN VAN OSTENBRIDGE CAROL WHITMORE
The Board of County Commissioners governs Manatee County. It has seven members: one elected from each of five districts and two elected at-large for alternating four-year terms. The members select their chairman and vice-chairman for one-year terms.
Board meetings are held Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and are open to the public. The Commissioners also sit as the Manatee County Port Authority and elect officers separately for that entity.
The board makes policy decisions, which are implemented by an appointed county administrator who directs the activities of employees.
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ADMINISTRATIONThe County Administrator is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to implement the Board’s policies, budget and programs. The Administrator oversees all county staff and departments
and is responsible for managing county programs, facilities and services to residents. Public relations, intergovernmental relations, legislative affairs, long range planning, impact fees and the Citizen’s Action Center are managed through the County Administrator’s Office.
Like most of Florida, Manatee County experienced significant growth in 2021. While the pandemic has affected the lives of nearly all of our citizens, Manatee County has met the challenge, and adapted in ways that have resulted in increased and steady growth within our county. For example, Manatee County collects an important Tourist Tax, and
through our efforts, those revenues were much higher than anticipated due to the promotion of the beauty and attractions that Manatee County has to offer. Construction growth also remains strong. Unexpected federal dollars in the form of the CARES Act were important to our citizens as well and the county coordinated the disbursement of more
than $70 million to projects throughout the community. Specifically, these funds enabled the County to assist with COVID-related impacts to residents, business owners, nonprofits, community partners and local government. Manatee County is currently ensuring that additional federal monies assist our community with the $74 million in revenue
received through the American Rescue Plan.
BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICESThe Building and Development Services Department is responsible for maintaining the County’s Land Development Code and Comprehensive
Plan for unincorporated Manatee County, as well as monitoring and regulating construction to protect public health and safety. The Building/Regulation Compliance program consists of permitting intake, contractor licensing, plans review, floodplain management, inspections, and administrative functions. The Planning and Development program
provides land development information and requirements to developers and citizens.
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAUThe Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes our destination to
prospective tourists both nationally and internationally. It also manages the Bradenton Area Convention Center, the Powel Crosley Estate, and
the Premier Sports Campus, which facilitate hundreds of events annually.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
The County Attorney’s Office functions as an in-house law firm providing legal advice to the Board of County Commissioners and its various operating departments. The County Attorney’s Office also represents the Board in state and federal courts and in administrative law settings. The Risk Management Division of the County Attorney’s Office works to
reduce the County’s exposure to liability and to enhance the operational safety of county employees and of the general public. Risk Management administers the County’s self-insurance program by evaluating and adjusting claims against the County. The County Attorney reports directly to the Board of County Commissioners.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTThe Financial Management Department (FMD) develops, reviews and implements the county budget, capital improvement plan and related county policies and financial analytics which contributes to the County’s strategic planning. They work closely with county departments, the
county administrator and the Board of County Commissioners in all areas of financial management. FMD provides procurement services for county departments and other agencies. Budget and procurement documents are available online at www.mymanatee.org/departments/
financial_management.
HUMAN RESOURCESThe Human Resources Department (HR) administers the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Personnel policies of the Board of County Commissioners; provides employment services, including recruitment, onboarding, orientation, employee retention and retirement
programs; provides employee career development and training programs; administers the County’s performance management and merit pay programs; administers the drug free workplace program; provides labor relations services; and provides workforce planning and
COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
General Government Operations
Administration
2021 2020Budget $3,835 $3,260 Expenditures $3,638 $3,067
Building & Development Services
2021 2020Budget $19,410 $19,004 Expenditures $17,194 $16,998
County Attorney
2021 2020 Budget $3,350 $3,206 Expenditures $3,130 $2,936
Financial Management
2021 2020Budget $3,093 $3,157 Expenditures $2,844 $2,569
Convention & Visitors Bureau
2021 2020 Budget $11,878 $10,260 Expenditures $ 9,090 $ 7,110
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job classification services. HR also administers the County’s employee health benefits program, including medical, dental, prescription, deferred compensation, life insurance, long term disability, health care spending accounts and wellness programs and services.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICESThe Information Technology Services Department (ITS) promotes the successful day to day business of Manatee County Government. Under the direction of the County Administration, ITS collaborates and partners with BCC Agencies, Constitutional Officers, and the Courts.
The Department manages services that offer and support Applications and Systems, county fiber network, Telecommunications, Radio Repair, Network Infrastructure, Security, and Customer and Business Services.
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICESThe Neighborhood Services Department is made up of four divisions:• The NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS division identifies, connects, works with, and provides resources to the neighborhoods to guide
neighborhoods who are willing to help themselves become a better place to live. Additionally, this division assists with the revitalization of existing or aging neighborhoods by awarding small neighborhood improvement grant funds. Opportunities are provided to residents to voice concerns regarding their area in-person and via the Neighborhood
Connections Magazine. • The LIBRARY SERVICES division, Florida’s Library of the Year in 2016, provides resources, services and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) based programs and critical literacy initiatives. They provide engaging programs for all ages,
serve as community centers and provide access to meeting rooms, maker spaces (crafts and hobby-type classes), and computers and technology. The Library makes available a large, relevant collection of physical books and unique family resources, as well as digital content featuring eBooks, eAudio, streaming music and movies and full text
articles for the educational and recreational pursuits of every age. • The HUMAN SERVICES division encompasses various sections, who oversee programs designed to assist vulnerable and/or at-risk youth and disabled, elderly or economically/socially disadvantaged individuals to meet the most basic of human needs.
• Veterans Services is charged with the delivery of services for the County’s nearly 50,000 veterans as well as their dependents. These benefits encompass healthcare, disability compensation, long-term and low-income pension as well as housing and education.
• Aging and Eligibility Services provide programs and resources to senior citizens and adults of Manatee County designed to foster emotional and physical stability with the
ultimate goal of allowing clients to achieve their greatest level of independence. • Criminal Justice staff work closely with the Public Safety Coordinating Council. The group is comprised of law enforcement, state attorney, public defender and probation
staff, local non-profits and the judiciary. They work to identify and then address criminal justice issues affecting our community. • Each year, the Children’s and Health Care Services staff evaluates comprehensive risk factors and indicator data to
determine the ongoing and emerging needs of the children and families in our community. Funding through use of the Children’s Services Dedicated Millage is recommended by the Children’s Services Advisory Board. These contracted agency programs provide community-based services
specifically for children. • The Health Care Section employs cost-saving programs to reduce substance abuse and related impacts on our community, reduce the burden on emergency departments and decrease the per patient cost of indigent health care by
enhancing access to care. Staff also manages the mandated health services and program areas that meet the needs of the jail medical component of the Sheriff’s office, behavioral health and medical care of the low-income and uninsured. • On an annual basis, the Board of County Commissioners
provides Non-profit Agency funding to adult and health care agencies providing community-based services. Grant revenues and contracts are employed for several federal and state mandated health and human services programs that focus on services for seniors, caregivers, prescriptions,
burials, indigent behavioral and physical health, drug court, and pre-trial screening. • The PROBATION SERVICES division administers pre-trial and post-sentence services to the County and circuit courts. Services focus on providing the least physically restrictive alternatives to incarceration
as possible through meaningful supervision by offering pre-trial intervention, pre-trial release, misdemeanor probation supervision and the Offender Work Program. These services enable offenders to work throughout the community to avoid jail time, maintain their jobs and continue to provide for themselves and their families while creating
taxpayer savings such as decreasing the costs of incarceration.
PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCESThe Parks and Natural Resources Department is a diverse department
that oversees and administers a multitude of recreational, athletic, and nature opportunities throughout our public parks and natural preserves system including beach renourishment projects for Anna Maria Island. They also support the Board of County Commissioners for federal legislation and appropriations initiatives.
• The RECREATION division manages over 40 parks and facilities
Information Technology Services
2021 2020Budget $13,468 $13,065 Expenditures $11,557 $11,191
Neighborhood Services 2021 2020 Budget $23,799 $26,810 Expenditures $22,493 $21,627
Human Resources 2021 2020Budget $2,021 $1,891 Expenditures $1,933 $1,594
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where staff supervises, coordinates and implements county aquatic, athletic, fitness and racquet sport programs and rentals to the public, enhancing the quality of life for over 500,000 participants annually.• The NATURAL RESOURCES division manages nearly 30,000 acres of conservation lands for the protection of natural resources, maintenance
of the ecosystem services they provide to our community, and to provide nature-centered recreation. Water access and waterway management, including the inspection and installation of aids to navigation, design and administration of County-owned boat ramps and artificial reefs, are also essential functions of this division.
• The ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION division protects natural systems (air, water, soil, and habitats) through regulatory and management programs related to water quality sampling and testing, storm water, air pollutants, fertilizer application/landscaping, pollutant storage tanks, hazardous materials, water well permitting, and
phosphate and mineral mining.• The AGRICULTURE AND EXTENSION SERVICES division provides educational programs which brings the resources of the University of Florida to Manatee County to solve local problems, provide educational opportunities, promote economic enhancement and improve the quality
of life for all. Examples of programs include school and community gardens education, environmental sustainability, shellfish aquaculture and commercial fisheries education, 4-H youth development, Florida Friendly Landscaping, the Master Gardener volunteer program and many more.
• The PROGRAMMING, VOLUNTEER AND EDUCATION division hosts a variety of interpretive hands-on education programs, passive recreation activities, and volunteer service opportunities in Manatee County’s parks and preserves, serving over 10,000 participants while providing over 500 programs annually. This team is also responsible
for permitting special events within the parks and preserves as well as hosting regular signature events attended by thousands of residents and visitors.• The ECOLOGICAL SERVICES division designs and implements large scale landscape restoration projects to improve environmental quality
and habitat values in addition to providing guidance to other divisions and departments with restoration and mitigation projects.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
The Property Management Department consists of seven unique divisions: • BUILDING MANAGEMENT maintains and manages county facilities providing electrical, air conditioning, plumbing and maintenance services.
• CONSTRUCTION SERVICES completes minor construction and renovation projects and provides vertical construction management resources for county-owned facilities. • PROPERTY ACQUISITION manages land purchases, easements, land exchanges, leases, vacations and acquisition of property for capital
improvement road projects.
• ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY implements energy efficient measures to promote sustainability county-wide.• SURVEY provides survey services for county departments and ensures compliance with State and County rules and regulations for recorded plats.
• RECORDS MANAGEMENT oversees electronic records retention and copy services for County departments and is responsible for mail and courier services for both the County departments and Constitutional Officers. • PARKS MAINTENANCE maintains all County parks and certain other
non-park facilities covering over 1,162 acres and approximately 2.6 miles of beaches.
PUBLIC SAFETYThe Public Safety Department’s mission is to serve and protect its
community with compassion, honor and commitment. • ANIMAL SERVICES enforces state and local animal control statutes and ordinances, shelters impounded animals, promotes responsible pet ownership through education of owners on spay/neuter and leash rules, and facilitates adoptions through its own programs and those of
its animal rescue partners in the community. • CODE ENFORCEMENT conducts compliance for the land development code, county ordinances and building codes and responds to and follows up on complaints of potential violators. • EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER CENTER (ECC/911)
processes 911 calls from the community, dispatching and coordinating fire, emergency medical services resources and law enforcement agencies throughout the county. ECC also oversees 311 services which responds to citizens and visitors questions with information as needed.• EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT plans for and assists in mitigation,
preparedness, response, and recovery for countywide disasters, including training, public awareness, and technical assistance for disaster plans and procedures.• EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) provides basic and advanced life support treatment and transport services throughout the
county. EMS also oversees the Community Paramedicine program, aiming to improve access to appropriate healthcare for Manatee County’s medically vulnerable, under-insured, and medically under-served citizens. • BEACH PATROL is responsible for protecting our residents and visitors
while they visit our public beaches. More than just lifeguards, Beach Patrol provides basic life support and advanced life support emergency medical services. Life-saving measures are being performed before an ambulance arrives.
Property Management
2021 2020 Budget $18,160 $17,838 Expenditures $15,490 $15,321
Parks & Natural Resources 2021 2020 Budget $1,791 $1,627 Expenditures $1,514 $1,489
Public Safety
2021 2020 Budget $37,047 $32,502 Expenditures $31,934 $30,652
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The Public Works Department is comprised of two support sections and twelve divisions within three operational business centers:ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES:• ADMINISTRATION provides clerical support to the Public Works Director and Deputy Directors.
• The EMPLOYEE RESOURCE CENTER coordinates personnel matters, safety/training and acts as an emergency liaison with the County Emergency Operations Center. • FISCAL OPERATIONS supports the financial management of Public Works cost centers and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). ENGINEERING SERVICES:• STORMWATER ENGINEERING is responsible for the review and approval of proposed stormwater management systems associated with the land development review process. In addition, staff are involved in the design, permitting, and inspection of county stormwater
management facilities associated with improvement projects and roadway infrastructure. The division oversees Watershed Management Plans (WMP) in cooperation with Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). The Watershed Management Plans are utilized to amendment Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM); and identify
future stormwater improvement projects. Staff continuously monitor and maintain 27 near-real time rain and stream gauge network for reporting during storm events and the integration of data into Watershed Management Plans. The division participates in the certification of the Community Rating System (CRS) and the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES). The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) section of the division is responsible for editing and maintenance of geodatabase systems utilized throughout the department for asset management and service request tracking using “Cityworks” software. GIS staff are involved in the effective utilization of the “E-Builder” Project
Management Software. In addition, staff perform reconnaissance both on foot and with aerial drones of drainage systems and roadway infrastructure.• CIP DESIGN AND REVIEW provides professional engineering services for Manatee County infrastructure projects including, but not
limited to, roadways, intersections, sidewalks, bridges, potable and reclaimed water, and wastewater. The division provides design and review services for conceptual and final designs, project analysis, cost estimating, construction certification, utility conflict resolution, and origination of infrastructure standards and specifications.
• DEVELOPMENT REVIEW reviews all residential and commercial development plans within Manatee County related to transportation, stormwater, and utility infrastructure for conformance with the Manatee County Comprehensive Plan and enforcement of the Manatee County Land Development Code and Code of Ordinances, and Public Works
standards. This includes review of master plans, preliminary plats, site plans, construction plans, and final plats. The Division reviews easement requests from the County’s Property Acquisition Division. The Division coordinates with the Infrastructure Inspection Division through the construction and certification process. The Division
works with the Manatee County Health Department and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to ensure compliance with all regulations and design standards for County utility infrastructure. The Division responds to citizen requests related to roadways, access,
permitting and utility extensions. Responsible for day-to-day coordination
and overall satisfaction of the County’s development community.• INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING works with other departments and stakeholders to establish and update the project scopes, schedules and preliminary cost estimates for Capital Improvements Projects related to transportation, stormwater, and utility infrastructure. Infrastructure
Planning also provides master planning related services to determine utility system requirements for new development and future build-out. This group also reviews, manages, and processes agreements from developers for Board execution.• INFRASTRUCTURE INSPECTIONS inspects all horizontal commercial,
development and CIP construction projects. • PROJECT MANAGEMENT provides oversight to support the planning, design, land acquisition and construction elements for the transportation, stormwater, potable water, wastewater, and solid waste capital improvement programs. Recently completed and continuing
notable projects this year include: • Extension of 44th Avenue East, over the Braden River and over I-75 to Lakewood Ranch Boulevard • Fort Hamer Road extension • Moccasin Wallow Road from US 41 to I-75 and from I-75 to
US 301 • Parrish Master Pump Station completed and online • Traffic signals and intersection improvements along Lakewood Ranch Blvd and surrounding area
FIELD OPERATIONS SERVICES:• FIELD MAINTENANCE maintains, repairs and improves approximately 1,479 miles of paved and unpaved roadway and related rights-of-way. They maintain over 186 miles of canals, an estimated 36,309 stormwater
inlets, all roadside ditches, retention ponds, stormwater pipes and off-road pipes and associated structures. The Field Maintenance Division also manages over $2.5 million in contracted maintenance and repairs for countywide street sweeping, pond mowing/spraying, ROW mowing, sidewalk repair, tree removal, tree trimming, and shell road rebasing. • FLEET SERVICES operates a county-wide fleet asset management program with 1,812 assets of various types and classes. The Fleet Division has four full-service maintenance facilities, each with a parts distribution center. The fleet team also collects and analyzes vehicle repair, utilization, and life cycle data while managing the asset
replacement process to maintain a safe and efficient vehicle fleet. • FUEL/INVENTORY OPERATIONS maintains inventory used by all Public Works’ divisions and disposes of county-wide surplus items. Staff manages fuel and distributes over 1.5 million gallons of gasoline and diesel annually. Customers include all county departments and
several outside agencies including the Sheriff’s office and Fire Rescue Departments.TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT:• TRANSPORTATION PLANNING responsibilities include planning for
Public Works 2021 2020Budget $26,670 $25,229Expenditures $23,241 $21,338
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the County’s multi-modal transportation needs, engaging the public in County transportation planning efforts, implementing and maintaining the transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan, prioritizing proposed capital projects, determining road right-of-way needs, ensuring transportation concurrency implementation and compliance, undertaking
traffic study reviews, preparing transportation-related development orders, and maintaining concurrency records for transportation, school, and utility infrastructure.• TRAFFIC ENGINEERING manages traffic signal system timing and coordination for over 100 traffic signals around the County and operates
the Traffic Management Center (TMC) for the County-maintained portion of the traffic signal system. The TMC works with FDOT and provides real-time travel-related information through the SMART TRAFFIC website, @941_traffic Twitter account, and Waze. Operating the TMC includes support activities such as Advance Traffic Management System
(ATMS) data analysis to proactively address traffic issues and efficiently implement signal timing changes in response to traffic incidents, special events, and planned construction activities. The team monitors signal health/performance and maintains 4 dynamic message signs, 122 miles of fiber optic cable communication and over 490 intelligent transportation
system devices. The team also reviews development applications, capital project plans & temporary use permits, and provides design support for traffic signal, signing, and pavement marking projects. They maintain and manage the County crash database, manage the County’s Traffic Calming program, conduct over 800 traffic studies per year in
response to citizen requests, and collect traffic counts at over 300 locations throughout the County.• TRAFFIC OPERATIONS provides maintenance for 245 State and County signalized intersections, 4,643 streetlights, 364 flashing beacons along State and County roadways, 56,323 traffic signs, 1,116 linear
miles of long line pavement markings, and 14,699 transverse pavement markings on County roads.
REDEVELOPMENT & ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY DEPARTMENT The Redevelopment and Economic Opportunity Department (REO) was
created in October 2016 to focus County efforts on the redevelopment and revitalization of urban areas of the county and to create greater economic opportunities for residents and businesses through housing, community and economic development projects and programs. This includes a strong emphasis on job retention and creation through working with local
businesses, implementing redevelopment strategies in the Southwest District (SWD), and providing opportunities for affordable rental and homeownership projects. The department consists of three programs: • The REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM encompasses the Southwest County Improvement District, commonly referred to as SWTIF or SWD,
adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on June 3, 2014. This tax increment district became effective October 1, 2014, with a 30-year life span. In the district, 50% of tax increment revenues are directed to support redevelopment, economic development, and infrastructure
improvements that attract investment, increase the tax base, create jobs, improve infrastructure connections, and brand the district. • The ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM seeks to retain and expand existing local business, and attract new businesses to the area. Growing the economic base of the County through targeted industry
jobs in manufacturing, bio/clean technology, life sciences, information technology, financial and professional services, corporate headquarters, and sports performance makes this happen. The Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (EDAVTE) provides an additional incentive in the County’s Economic Development toolbox for qualified new or
existing businesses to relocate or expand to foster local economic growth and increase employment.• The COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM administers over $10 million in grant program funds from the state and federal governments for affordable housing and community development activities for low to
moderate-income residents. These programs include the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) program, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, Home Investment Partnership (HOME) program and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program. These programs work together to realize the County’s goals of a diversified economic tax
base and improved quality of life with better economic opportunities for residents and businesses.
BCC COURT FUNDING
The Board of County Commissioners funds various costs to assist in the support of the state court system in addition to those costs expended by
the Clerk of Circuit Court, including court costs, court administration costs, Public Defender and State Attorney costs. nRedevelopment & Economic Opportunity 2021 2020Budget $1,260 $2,586Expenditures $ 651 $ 745
BCC Court Funding 2021 2020 Budget $3,648 $3,511 Expenditures $3,345 $3,000
DeSoto Landing Reenactment at DeSoto Point, 1968
Conquistadors leave DeSoto’s re-created ship, the San
Cristobal, and head for their landing site in a ship’s longboat.
Spectators’ motorboats and sailboats surround them. The
landing site was at Shaw’s Point, later called De Soto Point,
at the De Soto National Memorial.Photo credits – Manatee
County Public Library Historical Image Digital Collection.
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PROPRIETARY OPERATIONS
PUBLIC UTILITIES SYSTEMThe County provides utility services through various operational and fiscal management divisions under a number of county departments. In 1991, the County combined its existing Water and Wastewater Systems, Solid Waste System and Stormwater Management System into one public utility.
• The UTILITIES DEPARTMENT operates the County’s water, wastewater and solid waste systems. • The Water Division operates, maintains and monitors the County’s drinking water supply, water treatment facility, laboratory and distribution system including meter reading and water conservation efforts. • The Wastewater Division manages pumping stations, gravity and force main lines and three regional treatment plants that process wastewater into effluent usable for urban and agricultural irrigation. • The Solid Waste division operates and maintains the Lena Road Landfill, scalehouse and recycling program. The Utilities Customer Service and Billing Collections division provides services to system customers.• The PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, through the efforts of the Field Maintenance Division and Stormwater Engineering, maintains and ensures the
PUBLIC UTILITIES SYSTEM 2021 2020
Operating and non-operating revenues $ 201,182 $ 209,498
Grants and Contributions 52,023 50,528
Total expenses (166,867) (155,117)
Excess of revenues over expenses 86,338 104,909
FY21 Transfers out to General Fund, Motor Pool,
Automated Systems, and 2013 Rev Ref & Improv
Bonds. FY20 Transfers in from Motor Pool and
transfers out to General Fund, Building Cap Projects,
Motor Pool, Automated Systems, Radio-Public Safety
and 2013 Rev Ref & Improv Bonds.
(4,673) (4,592)
Depreciation and amortization (33,315) (31,772)
Net after depreciation $ 48,350 $ 68,545
Harry Ditmus Postmaster 1922-24 Bradenton Beach Post Office
Harry Ditmus, called Uncle Sam Ditmus, became postmaster
at Anna Maria in 1922. He came from Brooklyn to Florida
in 1916, traveling as a minstrel and burlesque entertainer.
He grew a beard, and with his white hair, dressed up in the
unusual costume of Uncle Sam. He began delivering mail
to Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach in 1924. For a while, he
carried advertising on his truck, until the U.S. Postal Service
informed him that was not allowed. Instead, Harry had a
mural of a mail coach outrunning Native Americans, taken
from a Chesterfield cigarette poster, painted on the truck.Today: Anna Maria’s post office is now on the site of the
former Fast Eddie’s restaurant. Photo credits – Manatee
County Public Library Historical Image Digital Collection.
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flow carrying capacity of the Stormwater drainage system and develops and implements the Stormwater Management Plan. The department also provides engineering services for utilities projects, reviews construction plans, and provides survey locations and record support services for the Utilities System. • The INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT develops and maintains a digital base of geo-referenced information about the County’s public utilities infrastructure and produces graphic displays of the information.• The AGRICULTURE AND RESOURCE CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT administers the water conservation education program for the County Utilities System.
The Public Utilities System’s capacity to pay the principal and interest due on its bonds is referred to as “revenue bond coverage.” Although the system is required to maintain revenue bond coverage of at least 115%, the coverage during the current fiscal year was 239%.
CONVENTION CENTERThe Bradenton Area Convention Center provides meeting space for trade shows, sporting events, exhibitions, conferences and private parties. The Powel Crosley Estate provides conference space and an indoor/outdoor venue for both public and private events. These facilities are managed by the Convention and Visitors Bureau and facilitate hundreds of events annually.
TRANSIT SYSTEMThe Manatee County Transit Division, through the Manatee County Public Works Department, operates fixed-route/fixed schedule public transportation services throughout Manatee County and into neighboring counties, including Sarasota County and Pinellas County. Fixed-bus routes generally operate Monday through Saturday, from 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM. A trolley service is provided on Anna Maria Island (i.e., AMI Trolley), and operates on a 20-minute service frequency and from 6:30 AM until 10:30 PM, 365 days a year. The Transit Division also operates a demand-response paratransit service (i.e., Handy Bus) for persons with disabilities who cannot use the fixed-route bus service. Emergency transportation service to area shelters during emergency events is also a core function of the Transit Division operation.
PORT MANATEE
Port Manatee is the closest U.S. deepwater seaport to the Panama Canal, serving bulk, breakbulk, container, heavy lift, project and general cargo customers. The port generates more than $3.9 billion in annual economic impact for the local community, while supporting more than 27,000 direct and indirect jobs, without the benefit of ad-valorem taxes. In fiscal year 2021, a record 135,660 twenty-foot-equivalent container units crossed Port Manatee docks, up 53.3 percent from moves of 88,466 TEUs in the preceding 12-month period. Port Manatee also achieved a record in total cargo tonnage in fiscal 2021, with 10,451,566 short tons handled, up 12.1 percent from the prior fiscal year 2020. Just a few of the Port’s ongoing projects:• The berth 6 rehab project which includes wharf and wall repairs of berth 6 and secondary repairs at berth 7 and 8 are anticipated to be completed by October 2022. • Ongoing access control systems upgrades include a comprehensive update of port-wide security systems.• The south gate improvement project will begin construction in April 2022. Two bidirectional traffic lanes will be installed including enhancement of access vetting and screening.• Port Manatee’s warehouse 6 improvements will start construction in May 2022. A complete renovation of both the interior and exterior are planned.
CONVENTION CENTER 2021 2020
Operating and non-operating revenues $ 1,223 $ 1,026
Total expenses (2,469) (2,274)
Excess of expenses over revenues (1,246) (1,248)
Transfer from Tourist Development 600 600
Depreciation (259) (269)
Net after depreciation $ (905) $ (917)
TRANSIT SYSTEM 2021 2020
Operating revenues and interest income $ 867 $ 772
Grants and Contributions 13,319 7,725
Total Expenses (13,901) (15,704)
Excess of expenses over revenues 285 (7,207)
Transfer from Transportation 4,805 6,117
Depreciation (3,033) (2,785)
Net after depreciation $ 2,057 $ (3,875)
PORT MANATEE 2021 2020
Operating revenues and interest income $ 22,791 $ 17,980
Grants and Contributions 13,942 4,271
Total Expenses (14,576) (12,318)
Excess of revenues over expense 22,157 9,933
Transfer of sales tax revenue 447 447
Depreciation (5,485) (5,311)
Net after depreciation $ 17,119 $ 5,069
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Surplus Funds Trust
64.42%
INVESTMENT INFORMATION
During fiscal year 2021, the County’s investment portfolio ranged from $1,205 to $1,302 million. Although most of this money is obligated to various projects, it is invested to provide interest income that is budgeted as a revenue source. The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller invests this money according to a written investment policy approved by the Board.
This policy dictates how the County’s money or portfolio can be invested and it: • Assures that any investments are of a minimum risk. Although sometimes higher interest rates are bypassed to do this, the primary concern is to prevent any principal being lost through unsafe investments. • Assures liquidity, or that cash will be available as needed to pay any bills. • Considers yield or interest rate. If risk and liquidity are the same for different investments, the final selection will be based on the highest yield. The Clerk invests frequently, diversifying the portfolio to generate the highest yield possible. During fiscal year 2021, the investments made by the Clerk earned an average of .3112% and generated $3.8 million in investment earnings. The chart below is a breakdown of the portfolio at fair value, by types of investments. n
The Port Authority has loans and revenue bonds payable outstanding, which are secured by and are solely payable from pledged revenues of the Port, primarily net operating revenues and investment earnings. The Port Authority has committed in its bond authorization resolution to maintain certain financial ratios while these bonds are outstanding. The Port Authority was in compliance with its covenants for the year ended September 30, 2021. For more detailed information about the Port, see the Port Authority Financial Schedules at www.manateeclerk.com. n
CAPITAL PROJECTS
CAPITAL PROJECTS 2021 2020
Beaches $ 2,309 $ 10,995
Buildings 18,817 11,329
Parks 15,783 10,014
Roads & drainage 47,027 27,524
Port Manatee 13,776 8,105
Water & sewer 103,912 46,063
Solid waste 515 2,033
Total $ 202,139 $ 116,063 Beaches Buildings Parks Roads & Drainage PortManatee Water & Sewer Solid Waste
20212021
20202020
Government
Sponsored
Enterprises
23.51%
US Treasury
Notes
2.67%
Florida Local
Government
Investment Trust
6.53%
Institutional Cash
Fund
2.87%
$125,000
$100,000
$75,000
$50,000
$25,000
$
Capital Projects
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PRINCIPAL PROPERTY TAXPAYERS
ASSESSEDTAXPAYER VALUE
Florida Power and Light Company $1,229,316
Tropicana Products, Inc. 323,335
Mosaic Fertilizer LLC 208,802
Peace River Electric Co Op, Inc. 136,780
Manatee Memorial Hospital 134,038
Gulfstream Natural Gas System LLC 126,734
Gulf Coast Factory Shops 111,450
Publix Super Markets Inc 92,288
93 FLRPT LLC 88,263
IMG Academy LLC 87,674 Totals $2,538,680
ASSESSED VALUESFiscal Net Assessed TaxYear Value Collections
2012 $23,756,729 $157,162
2013 $23,257,910 $154,223
2014 $24,156,807 $160,310
2015 $25,951,635 $172,391
2016 $28,219,084 $187,446
2017 $30,541,289 $202,862
2018 $33,338,703 $221,316
2019 $36,030,205 $239,310
2020 $41,693,993 $258,170
2021 $44,939,699 $276,284
Total Total Total Total Total
TOTAL 14.4818 14.6580 14.8694 14.1319 14.4696
COUNTY 6.4326 6.4326 6.4326 6.4326 6.4326
SCHOOL BOARD 6.9720 7.1350 7.3310 6.6080 6.9200
OTHER 0.4663 0.4795 0.4949 0.4804 0.5061
UNINCORPORATED MSTU 0.6109 0.6109 0.6109 0.6109 0.6109
FISCAL YEARS 2021-2017 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
PROPERTY TAX RATES 2017- 2021
Year
County Unemployment Rate
Federal UnemploymentRate
2012 9.0%7.8%
2013 7.2%7.2%
2014 6.1%5.9%
2015 5.1%5.0%
2016 4.7%5.0%
2017 3.3%4.2%
2018 2.9%3.7%
2019 3.0%3.5%
2020 5.2%7.8%
2021 3.7%4.7%
Economic Statistics Population vsResidents per GovernmentEmployee
450,000
400,000
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
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112
110
108
106
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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Population Residents per Government Employee
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Manatee County Courthouse 1115 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, Florida 34205www.manateeclerk.com(941) 749-1800
Other Clerk Services Locations: CHILD SUPPORT PROGRAM 1115 Manatee Avenue West 2nd floor Bradenton, Florida 34205 CHILD SUPPORT HEARINGS Judicial Center 1051 Manatee Avenue West 3rd Floor Bradenton, Florida 34205 HISTORICAL RECORDS LIBRARY (Carnegie Library) 1405 Fourth Avenue West Bradenton, Florida 34205 MANATEE VILLAGE HISTORICAL PARK 1404 Manatee Avenue EastBradenton, Florida 34208 PALMETTO HISTORICAL PARKPalmetto Carnegie Library 515 Tenth Avenue West Palmetto, Florida 34221 FLORIDA MARITIME MUSEUM AT CORTEZ 4415 119th Street West Cortez, Florida 34215
MANATEE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM 1015 6th Street West Palmetto, Florida 34221 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERSAdministration Building1112 Manatee Avenue WestBradenton, Florida 34205www.mymanatee.org(941) 748-4501
PROPERTY APPRAISER915 Fourth Avenue WestBradenton, Florida 34205www.manateepao.gov(941) 748-8208
SHERIFF600 301 Boulevard WestBradenton, Florida 34205www.manateesheriff.com(941) 747-3011
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS600 301 Boulevard WestSuite 108Bradenton, Florida 34205www.votemanatee.com(941) 741-3823
TAX COLLECTOR819 301 Boulevard WestBradenton, Florida 34205www.taxcollector.com(941) 741-4800
Other Tax Collector Services Locations:
Driver License Office904 301 Boulevard WestBradenton, Florida 34205
Lakewood Ranch6007 111th Street EastBradenton, Florida 34211
North River4333 U.S. Highway 301 NorthEllenton, Florida 34222
First Manatee South County Tag Agency5756 14th Street WestBradenton, Florida 34207
Self-service kiosk locations at Publix grocery stores:Lockwood Commons 4240 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton
Beachway Plaza 7310 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton
Parkwood Square 9005 US Highway 301 North, Parrish
How to Contact Manatee County Government
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