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January 20, 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. 1 ROLL CALL - 9:31 A.M. ▶ jump to 15:31
  2. 2 INVOCATION by Commissioner Peters ▶ jump to 16:04
  3. 2 Others Present: Barry A. Burton, County Administrator; Jewel White, County Attorney; Derelynn Revie, Board Records Manager; and Jessica Oakes, Board Reporter, Deputy Clerk
  4. 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Commissioner Scott ▶ jump to 16:46
  5. 4 PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
  6. 1. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Proclamation: - Pastor Clem Bell, Shiloh Bible Church 25-1908A ▶ jump to 17:54
  7. 5 Acting Chair Latvala led a moment of silence for the late, former County Administrator Fred E. Marquis.
  8. 6 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
  9. 2. Citizens To Be Heard - Public Comment. 25-1690A ▶ jump to 43:15
  10. 8 Page break
  11. 8 Deviating from the agenda and upon acting Chair Latvala’s call for a motion to address Agenda Item No. 40 at this time, Commissioner Scott made a motion. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Flowers and carried unanimously.
  12. 9 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  13. 40. Resolution supporting renaming of the Bayside Bridge to “Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge” in honor of extraordinary service and contributions of Robert “Bob” Dillinger and Bernard “Bernie” McCabe to the County and State. 25-1400A approved Pass ▶ jump to 31:24
  14. 10 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
  15. 3. Case No. LDR-25-01 (Second Public Hearing) An ordinance of Pinellas County, Florida, providing for the amendment of the Pinellas County Land Development Code, Chapter 138, Article II and Chapter 154, Articles I and V amending the platting requirements to come into compliance with Chapter 177 Florida Statutes. 25-1989A approved Pass ▶ jump to 65:16
  16. 4. Case No. LDR-25-02 (Second Public Hearing) An ordinance of Pinellas County, Florida providing for the amendment of the Pinellas County Land Development Code, Chapter 138 - Zoning and Chapter 166 - Environmental and Natural Resource Protection to more effectively regulate the county’s tree permitting process, and revise tree replant and landscaping requirements for residential and commercial properties. (Companion to items No. 5 and 6) 25-2009A approved ▶ jump to 109:24
  17. 5. Ordinance of Pinellas County, Florida creating Chapter 58, Article XIX, entitled “Tree Protection,” providing for tree protection, permitting, mitigation, and enforcement procedures. (Companion to items No. 4 and 6) 25-2014A amended Pass ▶ jump to 109:24
  18. 13 All public hearing items have been properly advertised. Affidavits of Publication have been received and are on file in the Board Records Department.
  19. 6. Resolution establishing a schedule of fees for the Tree Bank Fund contribution in lieu of planting trees, as provided in Chapter 58, Article XIX and Chapter 138, Article X. (Regular agenda item that is companion to items No. 4 and 5) 25-2023A approved Pass ▶ jump to 110:47
  20. 7. Case No. DES-25-01 A request for designation of the historic resources located on the land parcel associated with 1334 Riverside Avenue in Anclote, unincorporated Pinellas County, as a Landmark on a Landmark Site. 25-1912A approved Pass ▶ jump to 112:57
  21. 8. Case No. LDR-25-03 (First Public Hearing) An ordinance of Pinellas County, Florida providing for the amendment of the Pinellas County Land Development Code, Chapter 138 - Zoning, related to definitions and a process for the review of reasonable accommodation requests for Certified Recovery Residences Use pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 397.487. 25-1681A ▶ jump to 113:08
  22. 9. Case No. FLU-25-11 (Galencare, Inc.) A request for a Future Land Use Map amendment from Residential Low to Employment on approximately 3.49 acres located at 5200 62nd Avenue North in Lealman. 25-1893A approved Pass ▶ jump to 117:18
  23. 10. Case No. ZON-25-09 (Galencare, Inc.) A request for a zoning change from R-A, Residential Agriculture to E-1, Employment-1 on approximately 3.49 acres located at 5200 62nd Avenue North in Lealman. (Quasi-Judicial) 25-1961A approved Pass ▶ jump to 118:07
  24. 18 Ordinance of Pinellas County, Florida creating Chapter 58, Article XIX, entitled “Tree Protection,” providing for tree protection, permitting, mitigation, and enforcement procedures. (Companion to items No. 4 and 6) 25-2014A approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 109:24
  25. 11. Case No. FLU-25-09 (Green Energy for North America, LLC) A request for a Future Land Use Map amendment from Residential Urban to Residential Medium on approximately 18.43 acres located at 13400 Pine Street in unincorporated Largo. 25-1956A ▶ jump to 117:33
  26. 12. Petition of Pinellas County Land Assembly Trust-Lealman Housing Finance Authority, to vacate those three-foot public utility easements located within Lots 1 through 5 and Lots 11 through 16, (4000 58th Avenue North) Magnolia Park Subdivision, Plat Book 19, Page 16, Lying in Section 34-30-16, Pinellas County, Florida. (Quasi-Judicial) 25-1987A approved Pass ▶ jump to 202:48
  27. 13. Resolution adopting an increased Solid Waste tipping fee for Fiscal Year 2026. 25-1929A approved Pass ▶ jump to 203:31
  28. 14. Ordinance amending Section 118-32 of the Pinellas County Code relating to the Tourist Development Plan. 25-1880A approved Pass ▶ jump to 204:14
  29. 23 Page break
  30. 23 Case No. FLU-25-11 (Galencare, Inc.) A request for a Future Land Use Map amendment from Residential Low to Employment on approximately 3.49 acres located at 5200 62nd Avenue North in Lealman. 25-1893A ▶ jump to 117:18
  31. 24 CONSENT AGENDA - Items 15 through 36 approved ▶ jump to 205:02
  32. 25 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER
  33. 11. Case No. FLU-25-09 (Green Energy for North America, LLC) A request for a Future Land Use Map amendment from Residential Urban to Residential Medium on approximately 18.43 acres located at 13400 Pine Street in unincorporated Largo. 25-1956A denied without prejudice Pass ▶ jump to 201:08
  34. 15. Minutes of the regular meeting held November 18, 2025. 25-2030A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 205:02
  35. 16. Vouchers and bills paid from November 16 through December 20, 2025. 25-2031A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  36. 28 Reports received for filing:
  37. 17. Annual Investment Report for the period ended September 30, 2025. 25-2032A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  38. 29 Meeting Recessed: 12:41 P.M. Meeting Reconvened: 1:12 P.M.
  39. 18. Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Report No. 2025-25 dated November 25, 2025 - Inspector General’s Observation of the Construction and Property Management Facility Operations - Detention 2025 Annual Physical Inventory of Fixed Assets. 25-2033A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  40. 19. Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Report No. 2025-26 dated December 3, 2025 - Audit of Accounts Receivable Write-Offs for Fiscal Year 2024 and Inspection of the Accounts Receivable Write-Off Approval Memo for Fiscal Year 2023. 25-2034A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  41. 32 Miscellaneous items received for filing:
  42. 20. Forward Pinellas Notice of Public Hearing for proposed amendments to the Countywide Plan Map, to be held on January 14, 2026. 25-2035A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  43. 21. City of Clearwater Ordinance No. 9842-25 and No. 9845-25 adopted November 6, 2025, annexing certain properties. 25-2036A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  44. 22. City of Safety Harbor Ordinance No. 2025-07 adopted December 1, 2025, annexing certain property. 25-2037A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  45. 23. City of Safety Harbor Ordinance No. 2025-08 adopted December 1, 2025, annexing certain property. 25-2038A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  46. 24. City of Safety Harbor Ordinance No. 2025-11 adopted December 1, 2025, annexing certain property. 25-2039A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  47. 25. Florida Public Service Commission Consummating Order regarding Petition for approval of 2026 subsequent year adjustment, by Tampa Electric Company, issued December 16, 2025. 25-2040A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  48. 39 Page break
  49. 40 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
  50. 41 County Administrator
  51. 26. Receipt and file report of non-procurement items delegated to the County Administrator for the period ending December 31, 2025. 25-1694A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  52. 43 Fleet and Asset Management
  53. 27. Declare surplus and authorize the sale of County-owned equipment and vehicles. 25-1901A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  54. 45 Page break
  55. 46 Management and Budget
  56. 28. Award of bid to SecurTec of Florida, LLC d/b/a SecurTec for security guard services at various County locations as needed or required. 25-0996A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  57. 48 Page break
  58. 49 Parks and Conservation Resources
  59. 29. Ranking of firms and agreements with six firms for the requirements of the Parks & Conservation Resources Professional Engineering Services 2025-2030. 25-1360A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  60. 51 Page break
  61. 52 Public Works
  62. 30. Ranking of firms and agreements with four firms for the requirements of the Coastal Management - Continuing Professional Engineering Services. 25-1389A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  63. 31. Ranking of firms and agreements with the four highest ranked firms to provide contingency disaster debris collection and removal services on behalf of the Public Works Department and municipal partners. 25-1510A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  64. 55 Page break
  65. 56 Utilities
  66. 32. 2026 grant application for the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Fund Longleaf Landscape Stewardship Fund 25-2025A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  67. 33. Award of bid to Applied Drilling Engineering, Inc. for Chesnut Park managed aquifer recharge well drilling and completion of subsurface testing 25-1985A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  68. 34. Joint Project Agreement with the City of Belleair Bluffs for construction and relocation of County potable water distribution mains, in conjunction with proposed City of Belleair Bluffs roadway and drainage improvements along East Overbrook Street from South of Duncan Drive to North Overbrook Avenue, Duncan Drive from East Overbrook Street to West Overbrook Street, and North Overbrook Avenue from East Overbrook Street to 20th Street Northwest. 25-1840A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  69. 35. Ranking of firms and agreements with fourteen firms for the requirements of Utilities Professional Engineering Services 2026-2031. 25-2002A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  70. 61 Page break
  71. 62 COUNTY ATTORNEY
  72. 36. Receipt and file report of civil lawsuits filed against Pinellas County as delegated to the County Attorney. 25-1958A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  73. 64 REGULAR AGENDA
  74. 65 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
  75. 66 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
  76. 67 Airport
  77. 37. Public Transportation Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for design and construction associated with the New Parking Garage at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. 25-1900A approved Pass ▶ jump to 205:59
  78. 69 Page break
  79. 70 Building and Development Review Services
  80. 38. Reappointment of Special Magistrate candidates pursuant to Pinellas County Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII. 25-1998A approved Pass ▶ jump to 206:16
  81. 72 Page Break
  82. 73 Convention and Visitors Bureau
  83. 39. Revisions to the Capital Projects Funding Program Guidelines from the Tourist Development Council for Fiscal Year 2026. 25-1879A approved Pass ▶ jump to 207:34
  84. 75 Page break
  85. 76 County Administrator
  86. 40. Resolution supporting renaming of the Bayside Bridge to “Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge” in honor of extraordinary service and contributions of Robert “Bob” Dillinger and Bernard “Bernie” McCabe to the County and State. 25-1400A approved Pass ▶ jump to 25:04
  87. 41. Resolution adopting Municipal Services Taxing Unit Special Project Funding Program guidelines. 25-1984A approved Pass ▶ jump to 219:19
  88. 42. Municipal Services Taxing Unit special project funding for Whispering Souls African American Cemetery, Inc. to support the establishment of irrigation infrastructure and the acquisition of a storage shed. 25-1933A approved Pass ▶ jump to 219:46
  89. 80 Page break
  90. 81 Housing & Community Development
  91. 43. Acceptance of the City of Dunedin’s Downtown Community Redevelopment Area Mid-Term Review Report into the record. 25-1861A approved Pass ▶ jump to 220:37
  92. 44. Affordable Housing Program project funding recommendation for Sixty90 Apartments. 25-1945A approved Pass ▶ jump to 221:31
  93. 84 Page break
  94. 85 Human Services
  95. 45. Second Amendment with Boley Centers, Inc. for permanent supportive housing operations. 25-1974A approved Pass ▶ jump to 222:02
  96. 87 Page break
  97. 88 Parks and Conservation Resources
  98. 46. Second Amendment to the agreement with Playmore West, Inc. d/b/a Playmore Recreational Products and Services for playground removal and installation. 25-1804A approved Pass ▶ jump to 222:30
  99. 90 Page break
  100. 91 Public Works
  101. 47. Agreement with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, Inc., Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay dba Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay, Special Olympics Florida, Inc., and Metropolitan Systems, Inc. to install and maintain public seating services within the State and County right-of-way. 25-1604A approved Pass ▶ jump to 222:53
  102. 93 Page break
  103. 94 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS
  104. 95 Emergency Medical Services Authority
  105. 48. Amendment to the Advanced Life Support First Responder Agreement with three municipalities. 25-1844A approved Pass ▶ jump to 223:21
  106. 49. Issuance of one new Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for provision of non-medical wheelchair and stretcher van transport services. 25-1981A approved Pass ▶ jump to 223:47
  107. 50. Resolution to improve the Emergency Medical Services Water Rescue grant program. 25-1807A approved Pass ▶ jump to 224:18
  108. 99 Page break
  109. 100 COUNTY ATTORNEY
  110. 51. Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. Benjamin D Floyd II - action for foreclosure of Special Magistrate lien. 25-1996A approved Pass ▶ jump to 225:00
  111. 52. Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. Marie and Wasil Swiridenko - action for foreclosure of Special Magistrate lien. 25-1997A approved Pass ▶ jump to 225:22
  112. 53. Proposed settlement in the case of Pinellas County v. Moss & Associates, LLC; Circuit Civil Case No. 23-000955-CI. 25-1522A approved Pass ▶ jump to 225:53
  113. 54. County Attorney Reports 25-1691A approved Pass ▶ jump to 226:31
  114. 105 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
  115. 55. County Administrator Reports · Tampa Bay Days in Tallahassee on January 28 · Upcoming Strategic Planning Session · Employee Forums · Start of Budget Season · Meeting with United States Army Corps of Engineers 25-1692A ▶ jump to 226:45
  116. 107 COUNTY COMMISSION
  117. 56. Appointment to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (Board of County Commissioners as a whole). 25-1979A approved Pass ▶ jump to 233:24
  118. 57. Appointments to the Pinellas Opportunity Council, Inc. (Board of County Commissioners as a whole). 25-2043A approved Pass ▶ jump to 234:07
  119. 58. County Commission New Business: Pertinent and timely Committee/Board updates, policy considerations, administrative/procedural considerations, and other new business. 25-1693A ▶ jump to 234:09
  120. 111 ADJOURNMENT - 2:03 P.M.