CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: PROPOSED ORDINANCE 4077 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADENTON, FLORIDA, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BRADENTON CITY CHARTER; PROPOSING A CHARTER AMENDMENT TO SECTION 8 OF THE CITY CHARTER TO REMOVE THE DESIGNATION OF THE MAYOR AS THE "EX OFFICIO PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL," TO REMOVE THE MAYOR'S RIGHT TO CAST A VOTE IN THE EVENT OF A TIE, AND TO PROVIDE THAT THE MAYOR IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL; CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER TO BE HELD AT THE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026; PROVIDING THE BALLOT TITLE AND BALLOT SUMMARY FOR THE REFERENDUM; PROVIDING FOR DIRECTION TO THE CITY CLERK AND COORDINATION WITH THE MANATEE COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CONFLICTS, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. will be considered at the regular meeting of the Bradenton City Council to be held Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, Florida 34205. Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard. A copy of the proposed ordinance may be inspected by the public by contacting the City Clerk at 941-932-9461 or cityclerk@cityofbradenton.com. Non-Discrimination Statement: The City of Bradenton prohibits discrimination in all of its services, programs or activities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, national origin, religion, genetic information or marital status. Persons with a disability needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in, or who require assistance or an alternative means for communication of program information such as Braille, large print, etc., should contact as soon as possible, but at least 48 hours in advance: City of Bradenton ADA/Title VI Coordinator 101 Old Main Street Bradenton, FL 34205 ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com 941-932-9470 TTY: 7-1-1 or 1-800-955-8771 La ciudad de Bradenton proveera servicio de interprete a las personas quienes su primer lenguage no es el ingles. Si necesita estos servicios, usted o su representante puede comunicar al ADA/Title VI Coordinator, 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205. Tambien puede llamar al (941) 932-9470 o enviar correo electronico a ADACoordinator@cityofbradenton.com According to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if any person decides to appeal any decision made by City Council with respect to any matter to be considered at the meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceeding and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record would include any testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Publish once: Sunday, May 31, 2026 IPL0345169 May 31 2026