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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT

DATE:

September 23, 2026

SUBMITTED BY:

Kelly Thomas, Event Review Committee

ITEM TYPE:

Special Event

AGENDA SECTION:

CONSENT AGENDA

SUBJECT:

Bradenton Alive New Year's Eve Celebration

SUGGESTED ACTION:

Event Review Committee recommends approval with the following stipulations: 5 Bradenton Police Department Extra Duty Officers, 5 Public Works Extra Duty Staff, Fireworks Permit, Manatee County Government permission for use of the County Administrative Building, 1 Manatee County Government Employee onsite, 6 Port-o-Lets (4 Standard and 2 ADA), and compliance of all City of Bradenton Special Event Standards.

Is this item Quasi-Judicial?
No

Does this item require a public hearing?
No

EXPLANATION:

Nightlife Productions would like to host Bradenton Alive: New Year's Eve Celebration on December 31, 2026, on Old Main Street. The event will feature live music, ball drop, fireworks, food trucks, alcohol sales and merchandise vendors. They have an expectation of 500 in attendance.

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

N/A

ATTORNEY REVIEW/RECOMMENDATION:

N/A

SUGGESTED MOTION:

Motion to approve the Bradenton Alive New Year's Eve Celebration with the stipulations recommended by staff.

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