Manatee County
Fort Hamer Road
PD&E Study

Upcoming Public Hearing – Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Manatee County invites you to an upcoming public hearing. This hearing is being conducted to present the Preferred Alternative and all analysis to date, as well as give interested persons an opportunity to express their views for the official hearing record concerning the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental effects of the proposed improvements.

In accordance with Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Manatee County is seeking comments concerning the effects of the project on the activities, features, and attributes of Fort Hamer Park and Hidden Harbor Park.

The hearing materials are now available for viewing (see the Resources page).

Here are the ways you can participate in the upcoming hearing. You do not have to attend the live event in order to submit a comment.

November 13, 2024: Technical Documents Posted
Online copies of the project technical documents are currently available on the Resources page, which are also available from November 13, 2024 to December 16, 2024 at: Rocky Bluff Branch Library, 6750 US 301 North, Ellenton, FL 34222 and at the Palmetto Branch Library, 923 6th Street West, Palmetto, FL 34221.

November 27, 2024: Hearing Materials Posted
All hearing materials are currently available on the Resources page. You will still be able to submit comments if you are unable to attend the live event.

December 4, 2024: Hearing (In-Person and Live Online)
You can participate in-person or live online. The information presented during either format will be the same and all attendees will have the opportunity to comment.

In-Person Option
Parrish United Methodist Church
12180 US 301, Parrish, FL 34219
5 – 6 p.m. open house (view hearing materials and discuss with the project team)
6 p.m. formal hearing (view formal presentation and provide spoken comments)

Live Online Option
bit.ly/Fort_Hamer_Road_PDE_Study (advanced registration required)
5:45 – 6 p.m. overview for how to submit comments
6 p.m. formal hearing (view formal presentation and provide spoken comments)
You will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the hearing from a computer, tablet, or mobile device. (Note: Internet Explorer cannot be used for this event)
Please review the hearing materials online prior to the event.

How to submit comments:
You may submit comments in the following ways:

  • Spoken comment during the live hearing event (in-person or live online)
  • Online through the project webpage
  • Email the project manager, Anthony Russo, PE at [email protected]
  • By mail:
    Manatee County Public Works
    Attn: Anthony Russo
    Fort Hamer Road PD&E Study
    1022 26th Avenue East
    Bradenton, FL 34208

You are able to provide written comments about the project at any time, but comments must be submitted by December 16, 2024, to be included in the formal record for this hearing. You may also call the project manager, Anthony Russo, PE at (941) 708-7450, Ext. 7349 if you have questions before you submit your comment.

If you need ADA or Translation Services:
Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact Carmine DeMilio, Manatee County ADA Coordinator, by phone at (941) 748-4501 Ext. 6016 or by email at [email protected] at least five (5) days prior to the meeting. Persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Catherine Winter, Community Outreach Specialist, at (813) 431-0919 or email at [email protected] at least five (5) days prior to the meeting.

Manatee County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or family status, in administration of its programs, activities, or services. Persons wishing to express their concerns about Title VI may do so by contacting Carmine DeMilio at the information above.

Public Notices:
This hearing is being advertised according to federal and state statutes in the following places:

  • On this project website
  • Email to public officials and interested parties
  • Newsletter to local property owners near the project
  • Florida Administrative Register
  • Bradenton Herald

Upcoming Public Meeting

Manatee County is hosting a Public Information Meeting on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Parrish Community High School Auditorium, 7505 Fort Hamer Road, Parrish, FL 34219.

View Project Fact Sheet

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