Council Work Session
Main Library - Council Chambers
Agenda — 37 items
- 1. Call to Order
- 2. Presentations
- 2.1 October Service Awards
- 2.2 November Service Awards
- 3, Gas System
- 3,1 Authorize a purchase order to Benchmark VA LLC, Subsurface Utility Services of Ashland, VA for gas leak surveys, corrosion inspections and meter maintenance services, in the estimated annual not-to-exceed amount of $230,000.00 for a period of one year with two, one-year renewal options, pursuant to ITB 23-25, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
- 4. Parks and Recreation
- 4.1 Authorize a purchase order to Sport Surfaces, LLC. of West Palm Beach, Florida, for cleaning and refurbishment of tennis and pickleball courts at three Parks and Recreation facilities, including Morningside Recreation Center, Coachman Ridge Park and Bay Park Sand Key, in the cumulative amount of $103,935.00, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.563 (1)(c), Piggyback, and 2.563(1)(d), Non-competitive purchase, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
- 4.2 Award a construction contract to Bandes Construction Company, Inc., of Dunedin, FL for renovations and structural repairs for the Aquatic facilities at the North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Center in the amount of $1,979,529.21 pursuant to Invitation to Bid 25-0020-PR and authorize the appropriate officials to execute the same (consent)
- 5. Police Department
- 5.1 Approve a purchase order to Pinellas Regional Information Management Enterprise (PRIME) for the personnel and operating expense of PRIME in the amount of $323,537.00 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
- 5.2 Approve acceptance of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Speeding and Aggressive Driving 2026 Grant Award in the amount of $75,000.00 for police overtime and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
- 5.3 Approve a five-year agreement with Axon, Incorporated, of Scottsdale, AZ, for the Axon Sky Hero Drone Packages consisting of drones, robots, pole cameras, associated accessories, warranty, and training in the amount of $96,760.80 in accordance with City Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(a) Single Source and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
- 6. Public Works
- 6.1 Approve First Amendment to the Clearwater Undergrounding of Electric Utilities Project Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
- 6.2 Approve an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Pinellas County, City of Clearwater and other NPDES co-permittees for water quality monitoring and assessment and authorize appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
- 6.3 Award a Construction Contract to Gator Grading and Paving LLC of Palmetto, Florida for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project (24-0045-EN) in the annual amount of $3,000,000.00 for an initial one-year term with options for three additional one-year terms on an unit price basis, pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 24-0045-EN and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
- 7. Fire Department
- 7.1 Approve Pinellas County EMS ALS First Responder Agreement Amendment No. 1 between Pinellas County and City of Clearwater, which will include a budget increase of 2%, funding for vehicle maintenance for Authority funded apparatus, and update Appendix E - Personnel Reimbursement Process and Forms, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
- 8. Planning
- 8.1 Approve amendments to the Community Development Code updating the city’s platting process to address statutory changes pursuant to Senate Bill 784 (2025), An Act Relating to Platting; and pass Ordinance No. 9856-25 on first reading.
- 8.2 Approve amendments to the Community Development Code updating certain development review processes and timeframes to reflect current processes and address statutory changes pursuant to Senate Bill 1080 (2025), An Act Relating to Local Government Land Regulation, and pass Ordinance No. 9857-25 on first reading.
- 9. City Clerk
- 9.1 Approve the 2026 city council meeting schedule. (consent)
- 10. City Attorney
- 10.1 Approve legal representation agreement with Gray Robinson to defend claims bills relating to plaintiff Maximus Giannikos. (consent)
- 10.2 Adopt Ordinance 9854-25 on second reading, adjusting the minimum monthly wastewater collection (sewer) rates for customers with meters under one inch.
- 10.3 Adopt Ordinance 9855-25 on second reading, amending Clearwater Code of Ordinances by establishing Division 3 - Community Resiliency and Leisure Services Advisory Board, amending the membership composition of the Sister Cities Advisory Board.
- 11. City Manager Verbal Reports
- 12. City Attorney Verbal Reports
- 13. New Business (requests by Councilmembers to add discussion items to the next work session or, if agreed to by the majority of Council, at the upcoming council meeting instead)
- 14. Council Comments
- 15. Closing Comments by Mayor
- 16. Adjourn
- 17. Presentation(s) for Council Meeting
- 17.1 November Service Awards
- 37 Rollcall
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