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June 18, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final-revised

Main Library - Council Chambers

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Agenda — 36 items

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  2. 1 Roll Call ▶ jump to 0:03
  3. 1. Call to Order ▶ jump to 5:53
  4. 2. Invocation ▶ jump to 6:28
  5. 3. Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 7:55
  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 Juneteenth Proclamation - Aliya Cruise, Parks and Recreation ID#25-0514 given ▶ jump to 8:55
  8. 4.2 Storm Water Resiliency Update ID#24-1593 given ▶ jump to 14:06
  9. 5. Approval of Minutes
  10. 5.1 Approve the minutes of the June 5, 2025 City Council meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. ID#25-0111 approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:23
  11. 10 Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
  12. 6. Administrative Public Hearings
  13. 6.1 Authorize a purchase order to Bausch Enterprises, Inc. of Stuart, FL for two aluminum lifeguard towers in the amount of $137,025.00, pursuant to Sec. 2.563(1)(a) Single source and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. ID#25-0502 approved Pass ▶ jump to 17:42
  14. 6.2 Approve a Contract for Sale of Vacant Real Property with Modern Realty of Tampa, LLC, in the amount of $725,000.00, further defined by address 7240 US Hwy 19 N Pasco County, FL, Parcel 32-25-16-0040-00C00-0040 within Section 32, Township 25 South, Range 16 East; located in Pasco County, Florida, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. ID#25-0512 approved Pass ▶ jump to 19:46
  15. 6.3 Authorize purchase orders to multiple vendors for the purchase of ten refuse trucks in an amount not-to-exceed $4,194,187.92, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.563(1)(c) Piggyback purchasing and 2.563(1)(d) Non-competitive purchases; authorize an increase to Purchase Order with Lubecore Florida LLC of Tampa, FL for fire suppression and automated lubrication on seven of these refuse trucks in an amount of $85,000.00 bringing the purchase order total to $335,000.00; declare the vehicles being replaced as surplus and authorize for disposal at auction or trade-in, whichever is in the best interest of the City, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.623(6), (7)(c), (7)(e); authorize lease purchase under the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement or internal financing via an interfund loan from the Capital Improvement Fund, whichever is deemed to be in the City's best interest, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. ID#25-0501 approved Pass ▶ jump to 22:35
  16. 6.4 Item pulled. ID#25-0570
  17. 6.5 Accept a 2025/26 Florida Highway Beautification Council Grant (FHBCG) for the beautification of medians on Missouri Avenue from Bayview Drive to Court Street in the amount of $435,772 between the Florida Department of Transportation District Seven and the City of Clearwater associated with Project 2 - SR 595 and SR 651, established by Capital Improvement Project, Missouri Avenue Median Beautification (G2507), authorize the appropriate officials to execute same, and adopt Resolution 25-09. 25-0513 approved Pass ▶ jump to 26:15
  18. 6.6 Approve purchase orders to Berger’s Power Washing, LLC of Spring Hill, FL (primary) and Emerald Facility Management of St. Petersburg, FL (secondary) for pressure washing and cleaning services of city hardscaping in a cumulative annual amount not to exceed $275,000.00 for a one-year term, beginning June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026, with two one-year renewal options, pursuant to Invitation to Bid 20-25 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. ID#25-0507 approved Pass
  19. 6.7 Approve Supplemental One Work Order and an increase to purchase order under the continuing services contract with Ardurra of Tampa, FL, for Solid Waste Truck Wash Replacement Design, Permitting and Construction Services (23-0021-SW), in the amount of $251,748.00 for a new total of $499,295.00 pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 34-23, Engineer of Record (EOR) Consulting Services, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. ID#25-0484 approved Pass ▶ jump to 30:16
  20. 6.8 Approve the final plat for Forrest Villas located at the intersection of Kings Highway and Freedom Drive. ID#25-0496 approved Pass ▶ jump to 32:01
  21. 6.9 Approve an increase to the purchase order of Inliner Solutions, LLC, of Sanford, FL, for Stormwater Pipe Lining (Section C) in the amount of $400,000.00, increasing year two of the contract from $500,000.00 to $900,000.00 on a unit price basis, pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 23-0036-EN and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. ID#25-0499 approved Pass ▶ jump to 32:53
  22. 6.10 Approve to convey a Perpetual (ten foot sidewalk) Easement to the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as further defined The East 10 feet of Lots 5 and 6, Block 8, Magnolia Park according to the Map or Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 43 of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida; in support of the proposed City Hall development at 200 S Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, Florida. ID#25-0503 approved Pass ▶ jump to 37:50
  23. 6.11 Approve to convey a Distribution Easement to Duke Energy Florida, LLC, and further described as the Easement Area located within Lots 1-10 of Block 8, Magnolia Park and Lots 1-10 of Block 5, Magnolia Park, less the Right of Way in the Northeast corner of Lot 5 of the plat as recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 43, Pinellas County, FL Public Records, in support of the proposed City Hall development located at 200 S Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, Florida and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. ID#25-0505 approved Pass ▶ jump to 38:47
  24. 6.12 Approve a Purchase Order to Flotech Environmental LLC (Flotech), of Miami Beach, FL, for stormwater conveyance pipe and structure cleaning, inspecting, lining and repair services in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.00, for an initial one-year term, with option for two additional one-year terms on a unit price basis, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563.(1)(c), Piggyback, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute the same. ID#25-0498 approved Pass ▶ jump to 40:29
  25. 6.13 Authorize a purchase order for 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 $420,000.00 for term June 3, 2025 through June 2, 2026, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinance Section 2.563 (1)(c) Piggyback purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. ID#25-0465 approved Pass ▶ jump to 42:10
  26. 7. Second Readings - Public Hearing
  27. 7.1 Adopt Ordinance 9811-25 on second reading to vacate the west five-foot city utility easement by request of landowner Aaron Petersen located at 2074 Douglas Ave, Clearwater, FL, per Exhibits A and B, further defined the west 5 feet of Lot 5, and the west 5 of the south 20 feet of Lot 4, all in Block X of Bay Terrace and Bay Terrace addition, according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 22 of the public records of Pinellas County, FL. 9811-25 2nd Rdg adopted on second reading Pass ▶ jump to 43:34
  28. 7.2 Adopt Ordinance 9826-25 on second reading, amending the City’s fiscal year 2024/25 operating budget at mid-year. 9826-25 2nd rdg adopted on second reading Pass ▶ jump to 44:20
  29. 7.3 Adopt Ordinance 9827-25 on second reading, amending the City’s fiscal year 2024/25 capital improvement budget at mid-year. 9827-25 2nd rdg adopted on second reading Pass ▶ jump to 45:18
  30. 8. City Manager Reports ▶ jump to 46:01
  31. 9. City Attorney Reports
  32. 10. Other Council Action
  33. 10.1 Letter from Attorney General James Uthmeier - Councilmember Cotton ID#25-0562 given ▶ jump to 46:28
  34. 11. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes) ▶ jump to 65:18
  35. 12. Closing Comments by Mayor ▶ jump to 67:29
  36. 13. Adjourn ▶ jump to 69:47