Board of County Commissioners

Name: Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners
Start: 2026-06-16
Location: 333 Chestnut Street, Palm Room, Clearwater, FL 33756

June 16, 2026 ·9:30 AM Final ·Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting

333 Chestnut Street, Palm Room, Clearwater, FL 33756

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Agenda — 120 items

1 ROLL CALL - 9:32 A.M. ▶ jump to 16:11
2 INVOCATION by Commissioner Latvala ▶ jump to 16:43
2 Others Present: Barry A. Burton, County Administrator; Jewel White, County Attorney; Derelynn Revie, Board Records Manager; and Jessica Oakes, Board Reporter, Deputy Clerk
3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Commissioner Peters ▶ jump to 17:49
4 PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
1. Independence Day Proclamation: Daughters of the American Revolution, Caladesi Chapter, NSDAR - Joan Russell, Regent - Lori Coffey, Past Regent - Charlene Dzierzrawski, Second Vice Regent - Barbara Backus, Member - Sue Cimerman, Member - Irma Anderson, Member 26-0644A ▶ jump to 18:59
2. Juneteenth Proclamation: - David Baldwin, grandson of Dan Henry, Founder of Dansville 26-0696A ▶ jump to 25:48
3. Waste & Recycling Workers Week Proclamation: - Paul Sacco, Director, Pinellas County Solid Waste - Willie Joseph, Sanitation Director, City of St. Petersburg - Tracy Meehan, Corporate Communications Director, Waste Pro USA 26-0643A ▶ jump to 33:57
8 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
4. Citizens To Be Heard - Public Comment. 26-0639A ▶ jump to 40:44
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11 PUBLIC HEARINGS
12 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
5. Case No. FLU-26-01 (Al Rahman, Inc.) A request for a Future Land Use Map amendment from Residential Rural to Institutional, for approximately 2.69 acres located at 2577 Keystone Road in East Lake Tarpon. 26-0860A approved Pass ▶ jump to 83:27
6. Case No. ZON-26-03 (Al Rahman, Inc.) A request for a zoning change from R-A, Residential Agriculture, to LI-CO, Limited Institutional with Conditional Overlay, for approximately 2.69 acres located at 2577 Keystone Road in East Lake Tarpon. (Quasi-Judicial) 26-0835A approved Pass ▶ jump to 84:02
7. Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and authorizing actions related to the administration of the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, and Emergency Solutions Grant programs. 26-0817A approved Pass ▶ jump to 85:25
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17 CONSENT AGENDA - Items 8 through 31 (Item Nos. 27 and 28 addressed under Regular Agenda)
18 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER
18 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 86:55
8. Minutes of the regular meetings held April 21 and May 5, 2026. 26-0911A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 85:57
9. Vouchers and bills paid from April 26 through May 23, 2026. 26-0912A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
21 Reports received for filing:
10. Independent Auditor’s Management Letter, Pinellas County, Florida. (Due to scheduling challenges, the Clerk of the Circuit and Comptroller and Forvis Mazars will present the audit results at a July 2026 meeting.) 26-0914A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
11. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Pinellas County, Florida, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. (Due to scheduling challenges, the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Forvis Mazars will present the audit results at a July 2026 meeting.) 26-0915A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
12. Annual Financial Report (AFR), Pinellas County, Florida, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. (Due to scheduling challenges, the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Forvis Mazars will present the audit results at a July 2026 meeting.) 26-0916A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
13. Citizens’ Guide to Pinellas County Finances (PAFR), for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. (Due to scheduling challenges, the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Forvis Mazars will present the audit results at a July 2026 meeting.) 26-0917A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
14. Debt Report, Pinellas County, Florida, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. (Due to scheduling challenges, the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Forvis Mazars will present the audit results at a July 2026 meeting.) 26-0918A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
15. Community Redevelopment Agency, Pinellas County, Florida, Financial Statements, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. (Due to scheduling challenges, the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller and Forvis Mazars will present the audit results at a July 2026 meeting.) 26-0919A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
16. Pinellas County, Florida, Schedule of Passenger Facility Charges (PFC), Collected and Expended (as reported to the FAA), and related Compliance Reports, September 30, 2025. (Due to scheduling challenges, the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Forvis Mazars will present the audit results at a July 2026 meeting.) 26-0920A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
17. Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Report No. 2026-12, dated April 30, 2026 - Investigation of Public Works Overtime. 26-0921A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
18. Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Report No. 2026-13, dated May 15, 2026 - Follow-up Audit of Utilities Meter Installation and Repair Process. 26-0922A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
19. Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Report No. 2026-14, dated May 15, 2026 - Follow-up Investigation of Airport Personnel Travel and Conflict of Interest. 26-0923A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
32 Miscellaneous items received for filing:
20. Southwest Florida Water Management District Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2025. 26-0924A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
21. Clearwater Cay Community Development District Proposed Annual Operating Budget, Fiscal Year 2027. 26-0925A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
22. Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget. 26-0926A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
23. Florida Public Service Commission; Docket No. 20260046-EI. 26-0927A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
24. Florida Public Service Commission; Docket No. 20260050-EI. 26-0928A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
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39 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
40 Construction and Property Management
25. Award of bid to Daikin Applied Americas Inc. d/b/a Daikin Applied for boiler maintenance and repair. 26-0250A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
26. Declare surplus and authorize the sale or donation of miscellaneous County-owned equipment. 25-0840A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
27. Ranking of firms and agreement with Fleischman and Garcia Architects and Planners, AIA, PA d/b/a Fleischman Garcia Maslowski for professional design services for the East Lake Community Library expansion. 26-0007A approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:19
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45 County Administrator
28. Receipt and file report of non-procurement items delegated to the County Administrator for the period ending May 29, 2026. 26-0645A approved Pass ▶ jump to 86:59
47 Public Works
29. Ranking of firms and agreement with WGI, Inc. for the Crystal Beach Drainage and Roadway Improvements - Professional Engineering Services project. 25-1053A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
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50 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS
51 Economic Development Authority
30. Award of bid to Air Mechanical & Services Corp. for STAR Center Air Handler Units 104, 161, and 162 replacements. 26-0608A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
52 County Administrator
53 COUNTY ATTORNEY
31. Receipt and file report of civil lawsuits filed against Pinellas County as delegated to the County Attorney. 26-0822A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
54 Construction and Property Management
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56 REGULAR AGENDA
56 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
57 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
58 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
59 Airport
32. Ranking of firms and agreements with four firms for the requirements of the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport - Professional Engineering Services. 26-0618A approved Pass ▶ jump to 92:48
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62 Construction and Property Management
33. First Amendment Term Extension with Trane US Inc. for Central Energy Plant maintenance and services. 26-0594A approved Pass ▶ jump to 93:11
34. Real property purchase and sale agreement with Patrick D. Haines, for the County’s sale of surplus land located west of 69th Steet North, between 49th Avenue North and 50th Avenue North, St. Petersburg. 26-0626A approved Pass ▶ jump to 93:47
35. Real property purchase and sale agreement with Melissa Schleit, for the County’s sale of surplus land located on 114th Avenue North, Seminole. 26-0683A approved
36. Real property purchase and sale agreement with James Parks, for the County’s sale of surplus land located on 110th Terrace North, Seminole. 26-0687A approved
37. Real property purchase and sale agreement with Nicole Graziano and Charles Kalbach, for the County’s sale of surplus land located north of Colony South Drive, east of South Florida Avenue, Tarpon Springs. 26-0692A approved
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69 Housing & Community Development
38. Resolution approving a Substantial Amendment to the 2025/2026 Annual Action Plan for the purpose of receiving a second allocation of Emergency Solutions Grant Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing funds. 26-0836A approved Pass ▶ jump to 94:20
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72 Human Services
39. Agreement for Coordinated Access Model IT Platform Development Services with Ignyte Group, Inc. 26-0899A approved Pass ▶ jump to 94:46
40. Certifications and Assurances by the Chief Executive of the Applicant Government for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Fiscal Year 2025 Local Solicitation. 26-0688A approved Pass ▶ jump to 95:15
41. City/County Opioid Abatement Funding 2026-2027 Priority List recommendations for the Board of County Commissioners approval for submission to the Florida Department of Children and Families. 26-0900A approved Pass ▶ jump to 95:39
42. Funding recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2027 Human Services Social Action Grant Program. 26-0801A deferred Pass ▶ jump to 95:49
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78 Management and Budget
43. First Amendment to the purchase authorization with Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. for maintenance repair and operating services. 26-0100A approved Pass ▶ jump to 104:39
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81 Public Works
44. Emergency Watershed Protection program grant agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service for restoration and stabilization for various channels throughout unincorporated County. 26-0842A approved Pass ▶ jump to 105:10
45. Grant agreement with the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant for the Pinellas Advanced Technology for Traveler Information project. 26-0843A approved Pass ▶ jump to 110:45
46. Resilient Florida grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the 98th to 100th Way Drainage Improvements project. 26-0820A approved Pass ▶ jump to 111:16
47. Resilient Florida grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Crystal Beach drainage and roadway improvements project. 26-0827A approved Pass ▶ jump to 111:45
48. Resolution supporting the honorary designation of County Road 1, from State Road 586/Curlew Road to Tampa Road, as Sergeant Nicholas A. Flowers Memorial Road. 26-0879A approved Pass ▶ jump to 113:16
49. Second Amendment to the Cooperative Funding Agreement with the Southwest Florida Water Management District for Stormwater Facility Quality Improvements at Starkey M10. 26-0852A approved Pass ▶ jump to 113:55
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89 Safety and Emergency Services
50. Sixth Amendment to the agreement with ImageTrend, LLC for Safety and Emergency Services Fire/Emergency Medical Services Records Management System. 26-0254A approved Pass ▶ jump to 114:31
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92 Utilities
51. Third amendment to the agreement with US Submergent Technologies LLC for grit removal services, extending the term and increasing the not-to-exceed maximum expenditure amount. 26-0777A approved Pass ▶ jump to 115:02
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95 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS
57. County Administrator Reports: · TEFRA Hearing scheduled for July 21 BCC meeting · CDBG-DR Update · Towing Update 26-0641A approved Pass ▶ jump to 120:32
96 Business Technology Services
57. County Administrator Reports: · TEFRA Hearing scheduled for July 21 BCC meeting · CDBG-DR Update · Towing Update 26-0641A approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:09
52. Third Amendment with Unify, Inc. for Voice Over Internet Protocol telephone equipment and maintenance services. 26-0698A approved Pass ▶ jump to 115:30
57. County Administrator Reports: · TEFRA Hearing scheduled for July 21 BCC meeting · CDBG-DR Update · Towing Update 26-0641A approved Pass ▶ jump to 153:59
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57. County Administrator Reports: · TEFRA Hearing scheduled for July 21 BCC meeting · CDBG-DR Update · Towing Update 26-0641A approved Pass ▶ jump to 232:09
99 Emergency Medical Services Authority
53. Issuance of 17 Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for non-medical wheelchair transport and stretcher van providers. 26-0784A approved Pass ▶ jump to 115:53
101 COUNTY ATTORNEY
54. Proposed ratification of initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. Seth Blount; County Court Case No. 26-004548-CO - petition for custody of cruelly or neglectfully treated animals. 26-0813A approved Pass ▶ jump to 116:27
102 County Commission New Business: Pertinent and timely Committee/Board updates, policy considerations, administrative/procedural considerations, and other new business. 26-0642A ▶ jump to 235:44
55. Proposed settlement in the case of Theresa Roderick v. Pinellas County; Circuit Civil Case No. 25-002060-CI. 26-0781A approved Pass ▶ jump to 117:00
56. County Attorney Reports - None. 26-0640A ▶ jump to 117:15
105 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
57. County Administrator Reports: · TEFRA Hearing scheduled for July 21 BCC meeting · CDBG-DR Update · Towing Update 26-0641A approved Pass ▶ jump to 119:05
107 COUNTY COMMISSION
58. Appointment and reappointments to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (Board of County Commissioners as a whole). 26-0661A approved Pass ▶ jump to 233:26
59. County Commission New Business: Pertinent and timely Committee/Board updates, policy considerations, administrative/procedural considerations, and other new business. 26-0642A approved Pass ▶ jump to 235:44
110 ADJOURNMENT - 1:42 P.M. ▶ jump to 266:58