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December 17, 2024 ·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 — 119 items

  1. 1 ROLL CALL - 2:01 P.M. ▶ jump to 16:26
  2. 2 INVOCATION by Chaplain Milton Smith, Palm Harbor Fire Rescue. ▶ jump to 16:35
  3. 2 Others Present: Barry A. Burton, County Administrator; Jewel White, County Attorney; Derelynn Revie, Board Records Manager; Ashley Pabilonia, Board Reporter
  4. 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 18:27
  5. 4 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
  6. 1. Citizens To Be Heard - Public Comment. 24-2002A ▶ jump to 87:45
  7. 6 CONSENT AGENDA - Items 2 through 19 (Item No. 17 addressed under Regular Agenda)
  8. 7 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER
  9. 2. Minutes of the regular meeting held October 29, 2024. 24-2091A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 133:03
  10. 3. Vouchers and bills paid from October 27 through November 16, 2024. 24-2092A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  11. 10 Reports received for filing:
  12. 4. State of Florida Constitutional Officer Financial Report for 2023-2024 - Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, pursuant to Section 218.36, Florida Statutes. 24-2093A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  13. 11 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 133:15
  14. 5. State of Florida Constitutional Officer Financial Report for 2023-2024 - Pinellas County Tax Collector, Post TD. 24-2094A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  15. 6. Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Report No. 2024-20 dated November 6, 2024 - Audit of Accounts Receivable Write-Offs for Fiscal Year 2023 and Inspection of the Accounts Receivable Write-Off Approval Memo for Fiscal Year 2022. 24-2095A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  16. 7. Dock Fee Report for the month of October 2024. 24-2096A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  17. 8. Quarterly Report of Routine Dock & Dredge/Fill applications received from July 1 through September 30, 2024. 24-2097A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  18. 9. Quarterly Donation Listing of $1,000 or Greater for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, Resolution 21-117/Donation Policy. 24-2098A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  19. 17 Miscellaneous items received for filing:
  20. 10. City of Clearwater Ordinance Nos. 9776-24, 9779-24, 9782-24, and 9785-24, adopted October 3, 2024, annexing certain properties. 24-2099A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  21. 19 Page Break
  22. 20 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
  23. 21 Administrative Services
  24. 11. Declare surplus and authorize the sale of County-owned equipment and vehicles. 24-2108A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  25. 23 Page break
  26. 24 Construction and Property Management
  27. 12. Declare surplus and authorize the sale or donation of miscellaneous County-owned equipment. 24-1665A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  28. 26 County Administrator
  29. 13. Receipt and file report of non-procurement items delegated to the County Administrator for the period ending November 27th, 2024. 24-2105A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  30. 28 Page break
  31. 29 Management and Budget
  32. 14. Grant funding agreement with the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management regarding a Federal Emergency Management Agency public assistance grant for disaster relief funding associated with Hurricane Debby. 24-2029A approved as part of the Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 130:19
  33. 15. Grant funding agreement with the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management regarding a Federal Emergency Management Agency public assistance grant for disaster relief funding associated with Hurricane Helene. 24-2033A approved as part of the Consent Agenda
  34. 16. Grant funding agreement with the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management regarding a Federal Emergency Management Agency public assistance grant for disaster relief funding associated with Hurricane Milton. 24-2035A approved as part of the Consent Agenda
  35. 33 Page break
  36. 34 Utilities
  37. 17. Award of bid to Rycon Construction, Inc. in the amount of $4,564,000.00 for hardening projects at the Utilities General Maintenance Department Operations Center and the Public Education Center, and Dewatering Building at South Cross Bayou Advanced Water Reclamation Facility. 24-2025A approved Pass ▶ jump to 134:07
  38. 18. Ranking of firms and agreement with GCU, LLC d/b/a Gulf Coast Underground, LLC for Find and Fix Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation - Professional Design-Build Services. approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
  39. 37 Page break
  40. 38 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS
  41. 39 Countywide Planning Authority
  42. 19. Countywide Plan Map - 2024 Annual Update. 24-2041A approved as amended Pass
  43. 41 Page break
  44. 41 Utilities
  45. 42 REGULAR AGENDA
  46. 43 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
  47. 44 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
  48. 45 Airport
  49. 20. Resolution superseding and replacing Resolution 02-151 regarding the Aircraft Noise Abatement Task Force for the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. 24-2049A approved Pass ▶ jump to 141:21
  50. 47 Page break
  51. 48 County Administrator
  52. 21. Municipal Services Taxing Unit funding for the Tierra Verde Community Association Tennis and Pickleball Court Resurfacing Improvements. 24-1923A approved Pass ▶ jump to 142:31
  53. 22. The Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Services Taxing Unit special projects funding request for replacing exterior door, wooden deck, and ADA ramp and for air conditioning upgrades. 24-1926A approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:02
  54. 51 Page break
  55. 52 Housing & Community Development
  56. 23. Resolution approving the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Report related to the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Affordable Housing Incentives. 24-1892A approved Pass ▶ jump to 143:47
  57. 54 Page break
  58. 55 Human Services
  59. 24. Contract with the State of Florida Department of Health for the operation of the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County. 24-1709A approved Pass ▶ jump to 144:27
  60. 56 Meeting Recessed: 6:01 P.M. Meeting Reconvened: 6:32 P.M.
  61. 25. Revised application for Federal Assistance SF-424 forms for the Fiscal Year 2024 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Grants to expand Substance Use Disorder Treatment Capacity in Adult and Family Treatment Courts. 24-2050A approved Pass ▶ jump to 145:06
  62. 58 Page break
  63. 59 Management and Budget
  64. 26. Pinellas County adoption of a Tourist Development Tax Revenue Supplemental Bond Resolution Supplementing Resolution No. 24-42 adopted on July 30, 2024, and approval of the documents to support funding for the design and construction of a new stadium in St. Petersburg to be the new home of the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball franchise. 24-2121A approved Pass ▶ jump to 145:43
  65. 61 Page break
  66. 62 Public Works
  67. 27. Amendment No. 1 to the grant funding agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Vulnerability Assessment Phase II. 24-1973A approved Pass ▶ jump to 268:24
  68. 28. Construction Agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. for the replacement of the 35th Street North Railroad Crossing. 24-1741A approved Pass ▶ jump to 268:49
  69. 29. Construction Agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. for the replacement of the 46th Avenue North Railroad Crossing. 24-1724A approved Pass ▶ jump to 269:08
  70. 30. Resolution to approve the Downtown Palm Harbor Street Light District and authorize advertising for the district's creation and collection method. 24-1960A approved Pass ▶ jump to 285:35
  71. 67 Page break
  72. 68 Safety and Emergency Services
  73. 31. Renewal of Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for Advanced Life Support Providers. 24-1994A approved Pass ▶ jump to 286:00
  74. 70 Page break
  75. 71 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS
  76. 72 Housing Finance Authority
  77. 32. Resolution approving the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County to finance a multifamily residential rental housing project Indigo Apartments. 24-2000A approved Pass ▶ jump to 286:33
  78. 33. Resolution approving the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County to finance a multifamily residential rental housing project Oakhurst Trace Apartments. 24-1917A approved Pass ▶ jump to 286:57
  79. 75 Page break
  80. 76 Human Resources
  81. 34. Agreement with United Healthcare Insurance Company for Excess Loss Insurance Coverage. 24-2051A approved Pass ▶ jump to 287:23
  82. 40. Appointments to the Historic Preservation Board (Individual appointments by Commissioners Latvala and Flowers). 24-2123A approved Pass ▶ jump to 293:17
  83. 78 COUNTY ATTORNEY
  84. 35. Public Official Bonds for Public Officers. 24-1913A approved Pass ▶ jump to 288:28
  85. 36. County Attorney Reports - None 24-2003A ▶ jump to 288:30
  86. 81 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
  87. 37. County Administrator Reports · Post-Hurricane Recovery Updates · Substantial Damage Assessments and Permitting Updates · Hurricane Home Repair Program 24-2004A ▶ jump to 19:21
  88. 83 Page break
  89. 84 COUNTY COMMISSION
  90. 38. Appointment to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council. 24-1763A withdrawn ▶ jump to 290:01
  91. 47. 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. 24-2005A approved Pass ▶ jump to 312:59
  92. 39. Appointments to the Feather Sound Community Services District, Inc. (Individual Commissioner Appointments). 24-2112A approved Pass ▶ jump to 290:30
  93. 47. 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. 24-2005A approved Pass ▶ jump to 314:26
  94. 40. Appointments to the Historic Preservation Board (Individual appointments by Commissioners Latvala and Flowers). 24-2123A approved Pass ▶ jump to 290:54
  95. 47. 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. 24-2005A approved Pass ▶ jump to 315:18
  96. 41. Appointments to the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Committee (Board of County Commissioners as a whole). 24-1421A approved Pass ▶ jump to 293:47
  97. 88 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. 24-2005A ▶ jump to 315:18
  98. 42. Appointments to the Pinellas County Historical Commission (Individual Appointment by Commissioner Latvala and Reappointment by Commissioner Flowers). 24-1564A approved Pass ▶ jump to 294:05
  99. 43. Appointment to the Suncoast Health Council (Board of County Commissioners as a whole). 24-1881A approved Pass ▶ jump to 294:20
  100. 90 All public hearing items have been properly advertised. Affidavits of Publication have been received and are on file in the Board Records Department.
  101. 44. Appointment to the Unified Personnel Systems Board (Board of County Commissioners as a whole). 24-1916A ▶ jump to 294:27
  102. 45. Appointment of the Youth Advisory Committee nominee to the Parks and Conservation Resources Advisory Board (Board of County Commissioners as a whole). 24-2085A approved Pass ▶ jump to 296:59
  103. 46. 2025 State Legislative Program. 24-2012A approved Pass ▶ jump to 298:10
  104. 47. 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. 24-2005A approved Pass ▶ jump to 306:08
  105. 95 Page break
  106. 96 6:00 PM
  107. 97 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  108. 98 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS
  109. 99 Countywide Planning Authority
  110. 48. Case No. CW 24-19 - City of St. Petersburg (continued from November 19, 2024) Countywide Plan Map amendment from Residential Medium to Multimodal Corridor, regarding 0.58 acre more or less, located at 920 20th Avenue South and 919 21st Avenue South. 24-2039A approved Pass ▶ jump to 322:11
  111. 100 Chair Peters expressed appreciation to the members and staff and provided lengthy remarks regarding collaborative efforts, accomplishments, and the support she received during her time as Chair; whereupon, she passed the gavel to Commissioner Scott and stated that he is officially the Chair. Chair Scott assumed the gavel and expressed appreciation to Chair Peters for her hard work and leadership during her time as Chair, indicating that, in lieu of a gift, the members made donations to Eleos Wellness & Support on her behalf. Commissioner Peters thanked the members for their donations, which will go toward helping vulnerable children; whereupon, Commissioner Eggers commended Commissioner Peters’ leadership over the past year.
  112. 49. Case No. CW 24-20 - City of Tarpon Springs (continued from November 19, 2024) Countywide Plan Map amendment from Retail & Services, Office and Preservation to Preservation and Recreation/Open Space, regarding 36 acres more or less, located at 42501 U.S. Highway 19 North. 24-2040A approved Pass ▶ jump to 323:59
  113. 102 Page break
  114. 103 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
  115. 50. Case No. LDR-24-05 (First Public Hearing) An ordinance of Pinellas County, Florida, providing for the amendment of the Pinellas County Land Development Code, Chapter 138 - Zoning. (Legislative) 24-2042A ▶ jump to 324:16
  116. 51. Case No. LDR-24-06 An ordinance of Pinellas County, Florida, providing for the amendment of Chapter 158 -Floodplain Management of the Pinellas County Land Development Code. (Legislative) 24-2048A approved Pass ▶ jump to 325:29
  117. 52. Amendment by resolution for the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget for unanticipated receipt of funds in the American Rescue Plan Act Fund and to realign appropriations for Capital Projects in the American Rescue Plan Act Fund. 24-2103A approved Pass ▶ jump to 326:10
  118. 53. Resolution supplementing the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for unanticipated revenue related to the issuance of debt for the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball Stadium Project in St. Petersburg and realign appropriation from reserves in the Tourist Development Tax Fund for expenditures related to cost of issuance and debt service for the Tourist Development Tax Revenue Bonds. 24-2122A approved Pass ▶ jump to 327:21
  119. 108 ADJOURNMENT - 7:45 P.M. ▶ jump to 341:19