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November 18, 2025 ·2:00 PM Final ·Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting, Public Hearings at 6:00 P.M.

333 Chestnut Street, Palm Room, Clearwater

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Agenda — 141 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL - 2:02 P.M. ▶ jump to 18:40
  2. 2 INVOCATION by Commissioner Scherer ▶ jump to 19:28
  3. 2 Others Present: Barry A. Burton, County Administrator; Jewel White, County Attorney; Derelynn Revie, Board Records Manager; and Ashley Pabilonia, Board Reporter, Deputy Clerk
  4. 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Commissioner Eggers ▶ jump to 20:10
  5. 4 PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
  6. 1. 35th Anniversary of the Pinellas Trail Proclamation: - Jan Hirschfield, President, Friends of the Pinellas Trail. Inc. - Scott Daniels, Vice President, Friends of the Pinellas Trail, Inc. - Dan Jost, Chief Park Ranger, Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources Pinellas Trail photo contest winners: - Mark Majoros - Pets on the Trail Winner - Russ Drevitson - Favorite Spot Winner - Rue Tallarino - Selfie Winner - Diana Drake-Fry - Sunrises and Sunsets Winner - Miguel Celis - Animal and Plant Life Winner 25-1091A ▶ jump to 20:26
  7. 2. 2026 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement: - Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing 25-1610A ▶ jump to 28:38
  8. 7 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
  9. 3. Citizens To Be Heard – Public Comment. 25-1438A ▶ jump to 34:06
  10. 9 CONSENT AGENDA - Items 4 through 27
  11. 10 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER
  12. 10 Referring to Item Nos. 11 through 15, Commissioner Eggers provided brief comments related to five reports completed by the Division of Inspector General and expressed appreciation for their work; whereupon, Mr. Burton indicated that the Inspector General recently conducted a presentation to his executive leadership team regarding working together and building proper governance and oversight structure into processes.
  13. 4. Minutes of the regular meetings held September 11, September 18, and October 7, 2025. 25-1742A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 49:12
  14. 5. Vouchers and bills paid from September 21 through October 25, 2025. 25-1743A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  15. 13 Reports received for filing:
  16. 13 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 51:09
  17. 6. State of Florida Constitutional Officer Financial Report for 2024-2025 - Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, pursuant to Section 218.36, Florida Statutes. 25-1744A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  18. 7. State of Florida Constitutional Officer Financial Report for 2024-2025 - Pinellas County Property Appraiser, pursuant to Section 218.36, Florida Statutes. 25-1745A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  19. 8. State of Florida Constitutional Officer Financial Report for 2024-2025 - Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, pursuant to Section 218.36, Florida Statutes. 25-1746A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  20. 9. State of Florida Constitutional Officer Financial Report for 2024-2025 - Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections, pursuant to Section 218.36, Florida Statutes. 25-1748A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  21. 10. State of Florida Constitutional Officer Financial Report for 2024-2025 - Pinellas County Tax Collector, pursuant to Section 218.36, Florida Statutes. 25-1749A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  22. 11. Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Report No. 2025-18 dated September 9, 2025 - Follow-Up Audit of Economic Development Employment Sites Program. 25-1750A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  23. 12. Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Report No. 2025-19 dated October 9, 2025 - Inspector General’s Observation of the Public Works Customer and Technical Services Division 2025 Annual Physical Inventory of Fixed Assets. 25-1751A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  24. 13. Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Report No. 2025-20 dated October 14, 2025 - Investigation of Building and Development Review Services Personnel Alteration of a Permit Record. 25-1752A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  25. 14. Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit and Controller, Report No. 2025-21 dated October 14, 2025 - Investigative Review of a Building Permit. 25-1753A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  26. 15. Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Report No. 2025-22 dated October 17, 2025 - Inspector General’s Follow-Up Audit of Accounts Receivable Write-Offs for Fiscal Year 2023 and Inspection of the Accounts Receivable Write-Off Approval Memo for Fiscal Year 2022. 25-1754A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  27. 16. Pinellas County Annual Operating and Capital Budget FY26. 25-1756A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  28. 25 Miscellaneous items received for filing:
  29. 17. City of Clearwater Ordinance Nos. 9828-25, 9831-25, and 9837-25, adopted on September 18, 2025, annexing certain properties. 25-1757A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  30. 27 Page break
  31. 28 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
  32. 29 Building and Development Review Services
  33. 18. Plat of Innisbrook Parcel L Phase 2, a 62-lot subdivision. 25-1560A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  34. 31 Construction and Property Management
  35. 19. Award of bid to Advanced Roofing, Inc. for county-wide roofing replacement and repair roofing services and supplies, waterproofing, and related products and services. 25-1697A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  36. 33 County Administrator
  37. 20. Receipt and file report of non-procurement items delegated to the County Administrator for the period ending October 31, 2025. 25-1672A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  38. 35 Public Works
  39. 21. Award of bid to Florida Drawbridges, Inc. for bridge related preventative maintenance and emergency repair services. 25-1615A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  40. 37 Page break
  41. 38 Safety and Emergency Services
  42. 22. Ranking of firms and agreement with Carousel Industries of North America, LLC for Vesta Maintenance. 25-1377A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  43. 23. Ranking of firms and agreement with ZOLL Data Systems, Inc. for Ambulance Services Billing Software. 25-1324A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  44. 41 Page break
  45. 42 Utilities
  46. 24. Award of bid to TLC Diversified, Inc. for Pump Station 182 rehabilitation construction services. 25-1567A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  47. 44 COUNTY ATTORNEY
  48. 25. Receipt and file report of civil lawsuits filed against Pinellas County as delegated to the County Attorney. 25-1581A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  49. 46 Page break
  50. 47 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS
  51. 48 Sheriff's Office
  52. 26. Receipt and file report of Sheriff’s Office grants received and service contracts for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. 25-1599A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  53. 27. Receipt and file report of the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. 25-1600A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  54. 51 Page break
  55. 52 REGULAR AGENDA
  56. 53 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
  57. 54 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
  58. 55 Airport
  59. 28. Award of bid to Hubbard Construction Company for the New Airco Taxiways project at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. 25-1593A approved Pass ▶ jump to 51:59
  60. 57 Page break
  61. 58 Construction and Property Management
  62. 29. Memorandum of Understanding with the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport for the Criminal Justice Center complex and jail facilities. 25-1605A approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:42
  63. 30. Memorandum of Understanding with the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport for the Criminal Justice Center complex parking areas. 25-1606A approved Pass ▶ jump to 54:42
  64. 61 Page break
  65. 62 County Administrator
  66. 31. Adoption of revisions made to the Honorary Naming Rights Policy and associated Resolution. 25-1662A approved Pass ▶ jump to 55:12
  67. 32. Municipal Services Taxing Unit special project funding for Tampa Bay Watch Waterfront boat lift replacements. 25-1679A approved Pass ▶ jump to 55:41
  68. 65 Page break
  69. 66 Convention and Visitors Bureau
  70. 33. Two Capital Project Funding Agreements with the City of Clearwater for renovations to the Clearwater Beach Municipal Marina and the Eddie C. Moore Complex. 25-1622A approved Pass ▶ jump to 56:09
  71. 68 Page break
  72. 69 Emergency Management
  73. 34. Third Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Pinellas County School Board for Capital Improvement Program Funding of Hurricane Shelter Retrofitting of Pre-identified Pinellas County. 25-1668A approved Pass ▶ jump to 56:34
  74. 71 Page Break
  75. 72 Housing & Community Development
  76. 35. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 2025 State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Affordable Housing Incentives Strategies Report. 25-1669A approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:09
  77. 74 Page break
  78. 75 Human Services
  79. 36. Contract with the State of Florida Department of Health for the operation of the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County. 25-1505A approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:38
  80. 77 Page break
  81. 78 Parks and Conservation Resources
  82. 37. Grant agreement with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Philippe Park Wastewater Collection System improvements project. 25-1427A approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:59
  83. 38. Memorandum of Understanding between Pinellas County and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences for salary and fringe. 25-1698A approved Pass ▶ jump to 93:41
  84. 81 Page break
  85. 82 Public Works
  86. 39. Award of bid to Hubbard Construction Company for Fiscal Year 2025-2027 Countywide Pavement Preservation. 25-1718A approved Pass ▶ jump to 94:20
  87. 40. Award of bid to Suncoast Development of Pinellas County, Inc, for Fiscal Year 2026-2028 Countywide Americans with Disabilities Act, sidewalk, drainage, and roadway improvements. 25-1619A approved Pass ▶ jump to 94:51
  88. 85 Page break
  89. 86 Safety and Emergency Services
  90. 41. Renewal of Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for Advanced Life Support providers. 25-1300A approved Pass ▶ jump to 95:13
  91. 88 Page break
  92. 89 Utilities
  93. 42. Mobile Home Community Agreement for the construction of the Manufactured Home Communities Wastewater Collection Systems Improvements American Rescue Plan Act Project - Package 3 for Flowerwood Club Park Association, Inc. 25-1596A approved Pass ▶ jump to 96:21
  94. 91 Page break
  95. 92 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS
  96. 93 Emergency Medical Services Authority
  97. 43. Amendment to the Advanced Life Support First Responder Agreement with 16 municipalities and independent fire districts. 25-1416A approved Pass ▶ jump to 96:47
  98. 95 Page break
  99. 96 Fire Protection Authority
  100. 44. Fire Protection Services Agreement between Belleair, Belleair Bluffs, Pinellas County, and Largo. 25-1685A approved Pass ▶ jump to 97:52
  101. 98 Page break
  102. 54. Selection of the 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair. 25-1260A approved Pass ▶ jump to 108:35
  103. 99 Tax Collector
  104. 45. Third Amendment to the Second Floor Lease with Melrose Clearwater Holdings LLC and Solomon Clearwater Holdings LLC to extend the lease for the Pinellas County Tax Collector at Northside Square. 25-1550A approved Pass ▶ jump to 98:24
  105. 100 Meeting Recessed: 4:03 P.M. Meeting Reconvened: 6:01 P.M.
  106. 101 Page Break
  107. 101 Deviating from the agenda, Chair Scott requested a motion to allow Commissioner Peters to participate remotely; whereupon, Commissioner Nowicki made a motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Scherer and carried unanimously.
  108. 102 COUNTY ATTORNEY
  109. 46. Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. Kenneth J. Riley, Jr. - action for injunctive relief. 25-1704A approved Pass ▶ jump to 100:37
  110. 103 All public hearing items have been properly advertised. Affidavits of Publication have been received and are on file in the Board Records Department.
  111. 47. Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. Robert L. Henry and May D. Henry, et al. - action for foreclosure of Special Magistrate liens. 25-1705A approved Pass ▶ jump to 101:34
  112. 48. Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. Roger Harris, Daniel Hardin et al. - action for foreclosure of Special Magistrate liens. 25-1706A approved Pass ▶ jump to 103:20
  113. 49. Proposed ratification of certain participation agreements and vote regarding plan confirmation in opioid settlements pursuant to the Florida Plan. 25-1562A approved Pass ▶ jump to 104:03
  114. 50. County Attorney Reports - None 25-1440A ▶ jump to 104:12
  115. 108 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
  116. 51. County Administrator Reports · International City/County Management Association Annual Conference · People First Pinellas (CDBG-DR) program help centers 25-1439A ▶ jump to 104:15
  117. 110 Page break
  118. 111 COUNTY COMMISSION
  119. 52. Appointment to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (Board of County Commissioners as a whole). 25-1077A approved Pass ▶ jump to 105:56
  120. 53. Appointments to the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency, Inc. (Individual appointments by Commissioners Eggers, Nowicki, and Scott). 25-1546A approved Pass ▶ jump to 106:15
  121. 54. Selection of the 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair. 25-1260A approved Pass ▶ jump to 107:17
  122. 55. County Commission New Business: Pertinent and timely Committee/Board updates, policy considerations, administrative/procedural considerations, and other new business. 25-1441A ▶ jump to 108:39
  123. 116 Page Break
  124. 117 6:00 PM
  125. 118 PUBLIC HEARINGS none ▶ jump to 159:29
  126. 119 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS
  127. 120 Human Resources
  128. 56. Pinellas County Human Resources fingerprinting ordinance. 25-1571A approved Pass ▶ jump to 160:36
  129. 122 Page Break
  130. 123 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
  131. 57. Amendment by resolution supplementing the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget realigning reserves and recognizing unanticipated revenue for requesting departments. 25-1629A approved Pass ▶ jump to 161:19
  132. 58. Amendment by resolution supplementing the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget realigning reserves and recognizing unanticipated revenue for requesting departments. 25-1630A approved Pass ▶ jump to 163:06
  133. 59. Ranking of firms and agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for a five-year update to the Solid Waste Master Plan. (Consent Agenda Item that is companion to Item No. 58). 25-0089A approved Pass ▶ jump to 163:17
  134. 60. Case No. FLU-25-08 (Justin Gingerich, Ignite Academy, Inc.) A request for a Future Land Use Map amendment from Residential Rural to Institutional on approximately 5.23 acres located at 2271 Keystone Road in East Lake Tarpon. 25-1675A approved Pass ▶ jump to 242:51
  135. 61. Case No. ZON-25-07 (Ignite Academy, Inc.) A request for a zoning change from R-A, Residential Agriculture to LI, Limited Institutional on approximately 5.23 acres located at 2271 Keystone Road in East Lake Tarpon. (Quasi-Judicial) 25-1676A approved Pass ▶ jump to 244:08
  136. 62. 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. 25-1674A continued Pass ▶ jump to 252:17
  137. 63. Petition of Ross and Tracey Patton to vacate the 10-foot public drainage and utility easement Lying Along the North Boundary of Lot 5, Bardmoor Country Club North Phase 1, Plat Book 80, Page 54, Lying in Section 13-30-15, Pinellas County, Florida. (Quasi-Judicial) 25-1710A approved Pass ▶ jump to 254:31
  138. 64. Resolution electing to not exempt property under Section 196.1978(3)(o), Florida Statutes, commonly known as the Live Local Act Property Tax Exemption. 25-1411A approved Pass ▶ jump to 256:54
  139. 65. Acquisition Agreement for the Wastewater Collection and Transmission System with the Town of North Redington Beach. 25-1517A approved Pass ▶ jump to 257:37
  140. 66. Proposed amendments to Chapter 14, Pinellas County Code-Restoration of Definitions, Enhancement of Retail Pet Sales Oversight, Modification of Public Nuisance Animal Reporting, and Modernization of Impoundment Protocols During Emergencies and Disasters. 25-1489A deferred Pass ▶ jump to 259:04
  141. 134 ADJOURNMENT - 7:41 P.M.