Council Work Session
Main Library - Council Chambers
Agenda — 47 items
- 1. Call to Order
- 1 Rollcall
- 2. Presentations
- 2.1 Fire District Commander Oath
- 2.2 Graduation and Recognition of the Second Cohort of the Executive Leadership Academy
- 3. Office of Management and Budget
- 3.1 Approve recommended changes to Penny for Pinellas project funding, authorizing a transfer of $750,000 from the existing PD Equipment Facility project to a new Main PD Parking Expansion project. (APH)
- 3.2 Amend the City’s fiscal year 2025/26 operating and capital improvement budgets at mid-year and pass Ordinances 9921-26 and 9922-26 on first reading.
- 4. Gas System
- 4.1 Accept Ordinance 2026-2339, an Interlocal Agreement/Gas Franchise with the City of New Port Richey, in order for CGS Energy to continue to provide natural gas service to the citizens of New Port Richey and adopt Resolution 26-08.
- 4.2 Ratify and confirm an increase per change order No1 to Utility Work by Highway Contractor Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the removal or abandonment and grouting of natural gas mains associated with roadway improvements along Alternate U.S. Highway 19, in the amount of $80,369.73, for a revised estimated total cost of $123,744.60. (consent).
- 5. Public Works
- 5.1 Approve the Right-of-Way Vacation request from the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization for the city right-of-way more particularly described as the southern portion of Garden Avenue abutting Lots 6-11 together with that portion abutting the vacated 15 foot alley lying between Lots 10 and 11 of Court Square Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 53 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, and pass Ordinance 9907-26 on first reading.
- 6. Fire Department
- 6.1 Authorize a purchase order to Ten-8 Fire and Equipment, Inc, of Bradenton, FL for one Osage Warrior Type 1 Rescue mounted on a 2027 Ford F450 Crew Cab chassis in the amount of $387,920.45, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback, and 2.563(1)(d), Non-competitive Purchase (Impractical), and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
- 7. Parks and Recreation
- 7.1 Approve a Revocable License Agreement between All Around Amusements, LLC (AAA) and the City of Clearwater to provide Beach Amusements and Activities at Pier 60 Park, for the term June 4, 2026 through June 3, 2031, pursuant to RFP 25-26 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
- 8. Planning
- 8.1 Approve the annexation for 1399 Pineapple Lane and pass Ordinance 9896-26 on first reading. (ANX2026-02004)
- 8.2 Approve a Future Land Use Map Amendment from the Residential Low (RL) category to the Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) category for 1399 Pineapple Lane and pass Ordinance 9899-26 on first reading. (LUP2026-02001)
- 8.3 Approve a Zoning Atlas Amendment from the Residential Agriculture (R-A) (Pinellas County) District to the Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) (City of Clearwater) District for 1399 Pineapple Lane and pass Ordinance 9900-26 on first reading. (REZ2026-02001)
- 8.4 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 1554 Owen Drive and pass Ordinances 9903-26, 9904-26, and 9905-26 on first reading. (ANX2026-03005)
- 8.5 Approve a Development Agreement between MHG Palm Pavilion Hotel, LP, Sixth Flag Planted LLC and the City of Clearwater for property located at 10 Bay Esplanade and 18 Bay Esplanade; adopt Resolution 26-09, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (HDA2026-03001)
- 8.6 Approve a first amendment to a Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions by Gulfview Blvd Owner LLC and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
- 8.7 Appoint Nancy B. Mag, Esq. as a Special Magistrate pursuant to § 162.03, Florida Statutes and Section 5-406 and Article VII of the Clearwater Community Development Code, adopt Resolution 26-11, and approve a legal services agreement, authorizing the appropriate officials to execute same.
- 9. Information Technology
- 9.1 Approve a purchase order with SHI International Corp. of Somerset, NJ, for Microsoft software, telephony and security licensing, software maintenance, and cloud storage services for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,127,548.17 pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), piggyback, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
- 10. Marine & Aviation
- 10.1 Approve the second phase of marina slip rate adjustments for recreational tenants consistent with the previously adopted Market Rate Study and affirm deferral of any additional slip rate increases for Beach Marina commercial tenants until completion of Beach Marina reconstruction and a subsequent rate study. (consent)
- 11. Public Utilities
- 11.1 Authorize a purchase order to Shannon Chemical Corporation of Malvern, PA, for the supply of a dry-blended polyphosphate/orthophosphate corrosion control chemical in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $150,000.00, for the period of May 22, 2026 through May 21, 2027, with the option for two one-year renewals at the City's discretion, pursuant to Invitation to Bid ITB 22-26 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
- 11.2 Authorize purchase orders to Ferguson US Holdings, Inc. dba Ferguson Enterprises LLC of Newbury, FL, Badger Meter, Inc. of Milwaukee, WI, and Consolidated Pipe and Supply Company, Inc. of Birmingham, AL, for the supply of potable and reclaimed water meters, in an annual not-to-exceed amount of $440,000.00 with the option for two, one-year extensions pursuant to Invitation to Bid No. 24-26, Potable and Reclaimed Water Meters, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
- 12. Solid Waste
- 12.1 Authorize a purchase order to Wastequip Manufacturing Company LLC of Charlotte, NC for the purchase of roll-off containers, compactors, and compactor parts in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,260,000.00, for term June 3, 2026 through May 19, 2029, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563 (1)(c) - Piggyback purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
- 13. City Clerk
- 13.1 Reappoint John Connolly to the Pension Investment Committee with a term to expire June 4, 2028. (consent)
- 13.2 Appoint Laurie Watson to the City of Clearwater Defined Contributions Plans Fiduciary Investment Committee with a term expiring June 4, 2030. (consent)
- 13.3 Appoint two individuals to the Community Development Board: Luis Serna with a term expiring June 4, 2030 and Hoyt Hamilton, as the Alternate Member, with a term expiring June 4, 2030.
- 14. City Attorney
- 14.1 Adopt Ordinance 9881-26 on second reading, vacating the East 20 feet portion of Lot-12A, platted Lake Drainage and Utility easement shown therein, the Clearview Lake Estates subdivision, as Recorded in Plat Book 66, Page 37 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
- 15. City Manager Verbal Reports
- 16. City Attorney Verbal Reports
- 17. 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)
- 18. Council Comments
- 19. Closing Comments by Mayor
- 20. Adjourn
- 21. Presentation(s) for Council Meeting