Bishop shelter shade structures
Manatee CountyFlorida- Detected
- Oct 20, 2026
- 17 days ago
- Sector
- Parks & Recreation
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From the meeting
The Board directed staff to work with procurement and bring back a budget amendment to add some shade structure to the Bishop facility. The motion followed the Animal Services Advisory Board recommendation on permanent shade structures for the Bishop Animal Shelter. The item was discussed and no purchase was approved in this meeting.
- Meeting date
- October 20, 2026
- Agency
- Manatee County
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