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February 19, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

Main Library - Council Chambers

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Agenda — 41 items

  1. 1 Welcome. We are glad to have you join us. If you wish to address the Council, please complete a Comment Card. Comment Cards are on the right-hand side of the dais by the City Clerk. When recognized, please hand your card to the Clerk, approach the podium and state your name. Persons speaking before the City Council shall be limited to 3 minutes unless otherwise noted under Public Hearings. A spokesperson for a group may speak for 3 minutes plus an additional minute for each person in the audience that waives their right to speak, up to a maximum of 10 minutes. Prior to the item being presented, please obtain the form to designate a spokesperson from the City Clerk. Up to 60 minutes of public comment will be allowed for an agenda item. No person shall speak more than once on the same subject unless granted permission by the City Council. The City of Clearwater strongly supports and fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please advise us at least 48 hours prior to the meeting if you require special accommodations at 727-562-4090. Assisted Listening Devices are available. Kindly refrain from using cell phones and electronic devices during the meeting. Citizens wishing to provide comments on an agenda item are encouraged to do so in advance through written comment. The City has established the following two options: 1) eComments via Granicus - eComments is integrated with the published meeting agenda. Individuals may review the agenda item details and indicate their position on the item. You will be prompted to set up a user profile to allow you to comment, which will become part of the official public record. The eComment period is open from the time the agenda is published. All comments received by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting will become part of the official record. 2) Email – Individuals may submit written comments or videos to ClearwaterCouncil@myclearwater.com. All comments received by 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting will become part of the official record.
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:04
  3. 1. Call to Order ▶ jump to 0:06
  4. 2. Invocation ▶ jump to 0:26
  5. 3. Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:27
  6. 4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups providing formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.)
  7. 4.1 Youth Art Month Proclamation - Clearwater Arts Alliance; Beth Daniels, President CAA Board and Betsy Adler, Creative Projects Director. ID#26-0190 given ▶ jump to 2:28
  8. 5. Approval of Minutes
  9. 5.1 Approve the minutes of the February 5, 2026 City Council Meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. ID#26-0147 approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:18
  10. 6. Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 6:33
  11. 6.1 Approve a Developer Agreement with JEN Tampa 14, LLC; approve an updated Developer Agreement template for future use; authorize the Gas System Executive Director to approve future Developer Agreements in substantially similar form, subject to City Attorney review; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-0127 approved Pass
  12. 6.2 Approve a purchase order to Rep Services, Inc., of Longwood, Florida for the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Montclair Park located at 1821 Montclair Road in the total amount of $192,509.44 pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.563(1)(c), piggyback, and 2.563(1)(d), Impractical, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-0055 approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:14
  13. 6.3 Approve an increase to existing purchase orders with Quality Sod and Landscape LLC, Sunbelt Sod & Grading Co. and Tom’s Sod Service, Inc. for citywide sod needs in the amount of $60,000.00 for Year 2 to address additional sod requirements resulting from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, bringing the total amount for this contract term to $360,000.00, pursuant to ITB 19-24, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-0093 approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:54
  14. 6.4 Authorize a purchase order to Wise Hands, LLC. of St Petersburg, FL for citywide landscape plant material needs in the cumulative annual not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.00, for the initial term from March 5, 2026 through March 4, 2027, with up to three, one-year renewal options pursuant to Invitation to Bid 06-26 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-0094 approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:35
  15. 6.5 Authorize a purchase order to Elxsi dba Cues of Orlando, FL for the purchase of a Ford F550 diesel cab with a 16’ cargo box equipped with Cues equipment in the amount of $514,399.74 pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c) - Piggyback; declare G4858 surplus and authorize disposal by auction or trade-in pursuant to code sections 2.623(6) and (7), whichever is deemed to be in the City’s best interest, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-0051 approved Pass
  16. 6.6 Authorize a funding revision and contract extension to the purchase order with Enforcement One of Oldsmar, FL for citywide vehicle upfitting services, increasing annual funding from the originally assumed $250,000.00 to $950,000.00 for contract year two and $1,100,000.00 for contract year three, for a cumulative not-to-exceed contract total of $2,300,000.00; extend the final renewal option from April 30, 2027 to September 30, 2027 pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 18-24; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-0052 approved Pass
  17. 6.7 Authorize a purchase order with APG Electric Inc, dba APG Technology (APG) for audio and video equipment, wireless equipment, supplies, and related services, in an amount not to exceed $950,000.00, for the period March 1, 2026 through May 31, 2028, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback or Cooperative Purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-0070 approved Pass
  18. 6.8 Approve a funding agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) to provide enhanced Jolley Trolley service during Spring Break, March 1, 2026 through May 3, 2026, with the City contributing an amount not to exceed $154,325.00 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-0118 approved Pass
  19. 6.9 Approve a retainer agreement with Banker Lopez Gassler Law Firm P.A. for Claudia Baker vs. City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-0100 approved Pass
  20. 6.10 Approve a retainer agreement with Banker Lopez Gassler Law Firm P.A. for Bella Fayer vs. City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-0126 approved Pass
  21. 6.11 Approve a retainer agreement with Banker Lopez Gassler Law Firm P.A. for Eve Julian vs. City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-0128 approved Pass
  22. 6.12 Approve an agreement with Bush Graziano Rice and Hearing, P.A. in Nathaniel Brooks v. City of Clearwater and Joseph Roseto, Appeal Number 25-14524-D, and Nathaniel Brooks v. City of Clearwater, FMCS Case #250925-09977, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent) ID#26-0136 approved Pass
  23. 6.13 Request authority to initiate foreclosure actions on behalf of the City to recover amounts owed on municipal liens imposed against certain real property. (consent) ID#26-0130 approved Pass
  24. 23 Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
  25. 23 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:58
  26. 7. Administrative Public Hearings
  27. 7.1 Declare as surplus for the purpose of sale to Rosemary Cooper, certain unaddressed real property located at the southeast corner of Palm Bluff Street and North Myrtle Avenue; approve the agreement for transfer of real property; and authorize appropriate officials to execute same together with all other instruments required to affect closing. (APH) ID#26-0120 approved Pass ▶ jump to 24:28
  28. 7.2 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 1604 Bonair Street and pass Ordinances 9875-26, 9876-26, and 9877-26 on first reading. (ANX2025-12014) ANX2025-12014 passed on first reading Pass ▶ jump to 27:15
  29. 7.3 Approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Suburban (RS) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Density Residential (LDR) District for 2941 Abbey Lake Road and pass Ordinances 9872-26, 9873-26, and 9874-26 on first reading. (ANX2025-12013) ANX2025-12013 withdrawn ▶ jump to 27:19
  30. 7.4 Continue to March 30, 2026: Amend the Future Land Use Map to apply a new Planned Redevelopment District (PRD) overlay to the area encompassing the North Greenwood CRA boundary with the exception of the area comprising the Old Bay Character District of the Downtown which is designated as Central Business District (CBD), and any properties designated as Water, Preservation (P), or Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) on the city's Future Land Use Map and pass Ordinance 9861-26 on first reading. (LUP2025-11005) LUP2025-11005 continued
  31. 7.5 Continue to March 30, 2026: Amend Clearwater 2045, the city’s Comprehensive Plan, to establish a new Planned Redevelopment District (PRD) Overlay future land use category, with associated bonuses, and incorporate policies for a new North Greenwood Community Overlay District and pass Ordinance 9860-26 on first reading. (CPA2025-10001) CPA2025-10001 continued
  32. 7.6 Approve the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) G3G00 between the City of Clearwater and the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), for a grant to repaint runway and taxiway markings, authorize the appropriate officials to execute same, and adopt Resolution 26-03. ID#26-0091 approved Pass ▶ jump to 29:17
  33. 7.7 Oppose the inclusion of new offshore oil and gas leasing off the coast of Florida and adopt Resolution 26-05 ID#26-0138 approved Pass ▶ jump to 30:22
  34. 7.8 Reaffirm that land known as the Old City Hall site is unnecessary for public purposes; that disposal of said land is in the best interest of the public; authorize conveyance of the land by Special Warranty Deed pursuant to the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement; authorize appropriate officials to execute said deed and other related closing documents; release any automatic reservation and right of entry in accordance with F. S. § 270.11; provide severability; provide for an effective date and adopt Resolution 26-06. Resolution 26-06 adopted Pass ▶ jump to 32:24
  35. 8. Citizens to be Heard on topics pertaining to city business but not on the agenda. ▶ jump to 32:34
  36. 9. City Manager Reports ▶ jump to 42:56
  37. 10. City Attorney Reports ▶ jump to 43:00
  38. 11. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes) ▶ jump to 43:04
  39. 12. Closing Comments by Mayor ▶ jump to 46:08
  40. 13. Adjourn
  41. 40 Note