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September 4, 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 — 111 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL - 2:04 P.M.
  2. 2 INVOCATION by Commissioner Flowers ▶ jump to 0:01
  3. 2 Others Present: Barry A. Burton, County Administrator; Jewel White, County Attorney; Derelynn Revie, Board Records Manager; and Katie Poviones, Senior Board Records Specialist, Deputy Clerk
  4. 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Commissioner Nowicki ▶ jump to 2:36
  5. 4 PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
  6. 1. IT Professionals Day Proclamation: - Business Technology Services - Jeff Rohrs and Bryan Zumwalt - Clerk of the Court - Chris Short and Rakesh Patel - Court Technology - Brandon Kling - Property Appraiser - Jim Armstrong and Ivan Morley - Public Defender - Erik Ferguson - Sheriff - Bert Mills and Jamie Cunningham - Tax Collector -Jennifer Bryant and Nick Fatolitis - Supervisor of Elections - David Wise and Marc Gillette 25-1148A ▶ jump to 3:07
  7. 2. National Workforce Development Month Proclamation: AmSkills 25-1251A ▶ jump to 9:02
  8. 3. Remembrance Day Proclamation: East Lake Fire Rescue - Fire Chief Jason Gennaro - Chairman Kevin Kenney 25-1149A ▶ jump to 15:26
  9. 8 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
  10. 4. Citizens To Be Heard - Public Comment. 25-1144A ▶ jump to 20:36
  11. 9 Deviating from the agenda, Chair Scott expressed appreciation to Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputies for their presence at today’s meeting; whereupon, he requested a moment of silence in recognition of the recent passing of a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Deputy.
  12. 10 CONSENT AGENDA - Items 5 through 9 (Item Nos. 7 and 8 addressed under Regular Agenda)
  13. 11 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER
  14. 5. Minutes of the regular meetings held July 22 and August 5, 2025. 25-1271A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 37:00
  15. 6. Vouchers and bills paid from July 27 through August 9, 2025. 25-1272A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  16. 14 Page break
  17. 14 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 37:22
  18. 15 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
  19. 16 Convention and Visitors Bureau
  20. 7. Ranking of firms and agreement with Envisionit Chicago, LLC for advertising and promotion (media planning, buying and brand strategy, creative and content). 25-1165A approved Pass ▶ jump to 50:02
  21. 18 Page Break
  22. 19 Human Services
  23. 8. Ranking of firms and agreement with Nomad Global Communication Solutions, Inc. for the CARE Mobile Medical Unit. 25-0749A approved Pass ▶ jump to 52:59
  24. 21 Page Break
  25. 22 Utilities
  26. 9. Joint Project Agreement with the City of Madeira Beach for relocation and replacement of County Utilities conflicting with the City’s proposed roadway and drainage system improvements along 129th Avenue, 131st Avenue, and Pelican Lane. 25-0355A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  27. 24 Page break
  28. 25 REGULAR AGENDA
  29. 26 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
  30. 27 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
  31. 28 Human Services
  32. 10. Funding recommendations and agreements with nonprofit entities for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Trust Fund. 25-1068A approved Pass ▶ jump to 55:19
  33. 11. Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board bylaws. 25-1142A approved Pass ▶ jump to 55:59
  34. 31 Page break
  35. 32 Public Works
  36. 12. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Point of Contact form modification with the Florida Division of Emergency Management for the Countywide Mast Arm Hardening - Utility Projective Measures Project. 25-1249A approved Pass ▶ jump to 56:36
  37. 13. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Point of Contact form modification with the Florida Division of Emergency Management for Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV Funding for the replacement of span-wire-supported traffic signals with mast arm traffic signals. 25-1250A approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:06
  38. 14. Local Agency Emergency Repair Agreement and Resolution with the Florida Department of Transportation for emergency repair of Dunedin Causeway unpaved roadways surface and walkways due to Hurricane Helene. 25-1183A approved Pass ▶ jump to 57:41
  39. 36 Page break
  40. 37 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS
  41. 38 Business Technology Services
  42. 15. Intergovernmental Services Agreement with the Juvenile Welfare Board for Information Technology Services from Business Technology Services. 25-0946A approved Pass ▶ jump to 58:10
  43. 40 Page break
  44. 41 Housing Finance Authority
  45. 16. Resolution approving the issuance of Single-Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County to finance Single-Family Mortgage Loans through a joint program with other Housing Finance Authorities in various counties. 25-1238A approved Pass ▶ jump to 61:22
  46. 17. Resolution approving Pinellas County as an area of operation for the Housing Finance Authority of Hillsborough County, Florida (Authority) with respect to the financing by the Authority of the acquisition and rehabilitation of a multi-family housing development located in Pinellas County. 25-1172A approved Pass ▶ jump to 62:02
  47. 44 Page break
  48. 45 COUNTY ATTORNEY
  49. 18. County Attorney Reports - None 25-1145A ▶ jump to 62:12
  50. 46 Deviating from the agenda, Commissioner Scott indicated that, at a recent work session, he proposed that Visit St. Pete-Clearwater (VSPC) receive the $861,000.00 that the County has historically provided to Creative Pinellas; and that $500,000.00 of those funds would be utilized for an arts and cultural tourism grant program administered by VSPC. He also provided brief comments regarding Creative Pinellas’ utilization of Tourist Development Tax (TDT) monies; funding of museums, cultural institutions, and arts events through the Capital Projects Funding Program and Elite Events Funding Program; and the intended use of TDT monies. Discussion ensued regarding Creative Pinellas’ funding sources and potential ways in which VSPC could utilize the additional funding received; whereupon, Commissioner Eggers expressed concern related to the topic being discussed now since any proposed changes to the budget will be presented at a public hearing this evening and provided brief comments regarding his apprehension with regard to potentially defunding Creative Pinellas. Commissioner Eggers indicated that while he believes scrutinization of the budget is important, he also believes that honoring previous commitments made by the Board, utilizing phased approaches to introducing or eliminating certain items, and engaging in thorough discussions are important.
  51. 47 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
  52. 47 Meeting Recessed: 4:28 P.M. Meeting Reconvened: 6:02 P.M.
  53. 19. County Administrator Reports Hiring of Tristan Sommer to fill Intergovernmental Liaison position Consensus regarding the County’s State lobbying contract 25-1146A ▶ jump to 62:19
  54. 49 COUNTY COMMISSION
  55. 20. Appointments to the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board (Board of County Commissioners as a whole). 25-0697A ▶ jump to 94:03
  56. 50 All public hearing items have been properly advertised. Affidavits of Publication have been received and are on file in the Board Records Department.
  57. 21. County Commission New Business: Pertinent and timely Committee/Board updates, policy considerations, administrative/procedural considerations, and other new business: a.) Resolution for Joint Meeting to be held between the Board of County Commissioners of Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco Counties. 25-1057A approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:40
  58. 52 Page Break
  59. 53 6:00 PM
  60. 53 Resolution for the Surface Water Assessment within the unincorporated areas of Pinellas County. 25-1045A ▶ jump to 164:12
  61. 54 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  62. 55 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
  63. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Fail ▶ jump to 367:11
  64. 22. Resolution for the Surface Water Assessment within the unincorporated areas of Pinellas County. 25-1045A continued Pass ▶ jump to 164:12
  65. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 397:25
  66. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 364:57
  67. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 397:53
  68. 58 ADJOURNMENT - 10:21 P.M. ▶ jump to 417:52
  69. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 398:33
  70. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 400:23
  71. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 400:40
  72. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 401:16
  73. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 401:30
  74. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 402:05
  75. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 402:30
  76. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 403:05
  77. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 403:32
  78. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 404:14
  79. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 404:32
  80. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 405:38
  81. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 406:34
  82. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 406:49
  83. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 407:15
  84. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 407:27
  85. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 408:03
  86. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 408:16
  87. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 408:43
  88. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 408:58
  89. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 409:25
  90. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 409:38
  91. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 410:14
  92. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 410:29
  93. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 410:59
  94. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 411:15
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  96. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 411:58
  97. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 412:27
  98. 23. Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A approved Pass ▶ jump to 412:39
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  111. 100 Resolutions adopting tentative millage rates and budgets for Fiscal Year 2026 (first public hearing). 25-0999A ▶ jump to 417:08