Board of County Commissioners
333 Chestnut Street, Palm Room, Clearwater
Agenda — 107 items
- 1 ROLL CALL - 1:59 P.M.
- 2 INVOCATION by Commissioner Scott
- 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
- 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 4 PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
- 1. Purple Heart Day Proclamation: - Robert Groover, President, Florida Veterans Coalition - Robert Swick, Vice President, Florida Veterans Coalition
- 5 Chair Peters indicated that Commissioner Eggers has requested to participate virtually; and that his request meets criteria in accordance with statute and the Commission’s policy; whereupon, Commissioner Flowers made a motion. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Latvala and carried unanimously.
- 6 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
- 2. Citizens To Be Heard - Public Comment.
- 8 CONSENT AGENDA - Items 3 through 19
- 9 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER
- 3. Minutes of the regular meeting held June 11, 2024.
- 4. Vouchers and bills paid from June 16 through June 29, 2024.
- 12 Miscellaneous items received for filing:
- 12 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 5. City of Clearwater Ordinance No. 9759-24 adopted on June 6, 2024, annexing certain properties.
- 6. Notice of St. Petersburg City Council Public Hearing, rescheduled to July 18, 2024, regarding proposed amendments to the Intown Redevelopment Plan.
- 7. Notice of City of Pinellas Park Public Hearing to be held August 8, 2024, regarding Ordinance No. 4265, annexing certain property.
- 8. Notice of City of Pinellas Park Public Hearing to be held August 8, 2024, regarding Ordinance No. 4267, annexing certain property.
- 17 Page break
- 18 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
- 19 Administrative Services
- 9. Declare surplus and authorize the sale or donation of miscellaneous County-owned equipment.
- 21 County Administrator
- 10. Receipt and file report of non-procurement items delegated to the County Administrator for the period ending June 30, 2024.
- 11. Receipt and file report of purchasing items delegated to the County Administrator for the quarter ending June 30, 2024.
- 24 Page break
- 25 Public Works
- 12. Award of bid to Suncoast Development of Pinellas County, Inc. for American Rescue Plan Act Sidewalk, Americans with Disabilities Act, Drainage, and Paving - Package 2.
- 13. Award of bid to Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. for the American Rescue Plan Act Stormwater Starkey Facility M10 Modification (Rebid).
- 14. Joint Project Agreement with the City of Largo for the construction of a new reclaimed water main along the Whitney Road at Wolford Road Intersection Improvement Project from Sapphire Lane to Hidden Springs Place.
- 29 Page break
- 30 Utilities
- 15. Award of bid to Rowland DE, LLC for the Annual Sanitary Sewer Repairs and Extensions Fiscal Year 2024-2026.
- 16. Award of bid to Sherman Mechanical Contractors LLC for HVAC preventative maintenance, repairs, and equipment replacements.
- 33 COUNTY ATTORNEY
- 17. Receipt and file report of civil lawsuits filed against Pinellas County as delegated to the County Attorney.
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- 36 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS
- 37 Sheriff's Office
- 18. Receipt and file report of Sheriff's Office grants and service contracts for the quarter ending June 30, 2024.
- 19. Receipt and file report of the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for the quarter ending June 30, 2024.
- 40 Page Break
- 41 REGULAR AGENDA
- 42 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
- 43 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
- 44 Page break
- 44 Pinellas County approval of the documents to support funding for the design and construction, and subsequent management of a new stadium in St. Petersburg to be the new home of the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball franchise and adoption of the Tourist Development Tax Revenue Bond Resolution (Master Bond Resolution). (Regular Agenda Item that is companion to Item No.46)
- 45 County Administrator
- 45 Meeting Recessed: 4:54 P.M. Meeting Reconvened: 5:34 P.M.
- 20. Pinellas County approval of the documents to support funding for the design and construction, and subsequent management of a new stadium in St. Petersburg to be the new home of the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball franchise and adoption of the Tourist Development Tax Revenue Bond Resolution (Master Bond Resolution). (Regular Agenda Item that is companion to Item No.46)
- 21. Municipal Services Taxing Unit Special Projects Funding for the Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Seminole Family Fun Fishing Trailer.
- 48 Page break
- 49 Airport
- 22. Resolution authorizing continuation of a $4.50 Passenger Facility Charge and to amend past applications at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.
- 51 Page break
- 52 Construction Services
- 23. First Amendment to the Agreement with Creative Contractors, Inc., for Construction Manager at Risk services pertaining to the Jail Security and Entry Center Project setting the Guaranteed Maximum Price.
- 54 Page break
- 55 Human Services
- 24. Agreement with the Sixth Judicial Circuit for the Drug Court Expansion Program.
- 25. Funding recommendations for the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant-Countywide and related grant administration documents.
- 58 Page break
- 59 Parks and Conservation Resources
- 26. Ad Hoc Naming Rights Committee recommendation and accompanying resolution to rename the Pinellas Trail West Bay Overpass as the Albert L. “Bert” Valery III Overpass.
- 61 Page break
- 62 Public Works
- 27. Award of bid to Bandes Construction Company, Inc. for Dansville Community Park -American Rescue Plan Act.
- 28. Award of bid to Erickson & Lindstrom Construction Co. for the High Point Community Park - American Rescue Plan Act (Rebid).
- 29. Award of bid to Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. for the American Rescue Plan Act Whitney Road and Wolford Road Intersection and Roadway Improvements.
- 30. Resolution requesting inclusion of County Beach Erosion Control projects in the Florida Beach Management Funding Assistance Program Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Long-Range Budget Plan with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Additionally, authorize staff to electronically submit a grant application approving the County Local Government funding request to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Beach Management Funding Assistance Program.
- 31. Agreement with Econolite Control Products, Inc. for traffic cobalt controllers.
- 32. Maintenance Agreement with the City of Pinellas Park for platted right-of-way located at 10951 Belcher Road South.
- 33. Safe Streets and Roads for all funding grant application with the United States Department of Transportation for a Pinellas Advanced Technology for Traveler Information Project.
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- 71 Solid Waste
- 34. Annual certificate of the Lealman Solid Waste Collection and Disposal District Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll.
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- 74 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS
- 75 Pinellas County Community Redevelopment Agency
- 35. First Amendment to the Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County, Inc. to support projects that further the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area’s economic development by promoting homeownership, decreasing vacancy rates, and increasing the supply of affordable housing.
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- 78 COUNTY ATTORNEY
- 42. County Commission New Business: Pertinent and timely Committee/Board updates, policy considerations, administrative/procedural considerations, and other new business. 1.) Renaming the road above the Gandy Bridge in honor of Airman Mohammed “Mo” Haitham
- 36. Proposed settlement in the case of Ron W. Acoff v. Pinellas County; United States District Court Case No. 8:23-cv-1542-JSM-UAM.
- 79 County Commission New Business: Pertinent and timely Committee/Board updates, policy considerations, administrative/procedural considerations, and other new business. 1.) Renaming the road above the Gandy Bridge in honor of Airman Mohammed “Mo” Haitham
- 37. County Attorney Reports - None
- 81 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
- 38. County Administrator Reports · Informational notices regarding upcoming Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) hearings
- 82 All public hearing items have been properly advertised. Affidavits of Publication have been received and are on file in the Board Records Department.
- 83 COUNTY COMMISSION
- 39. Appointment to the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Committee (Board of County Commissioners as a whole).
- 40. Appointments to the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Citizen Advisory Committee. (Board of County Commissioners as a whole).
- 41. Appointments to the Parks and Conservation Resources Advisory Board (Board of County Commissioners as a whole).
- 42. County Commission New Business: Pertinent and timely Committee/Board updates, policy considerations, administrative/procedural considerations, and other new business. 1.) Renaming the road above the Gandy Bridge in honor of Airman Mohammed “Mo” Haitham
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- 46. Resolution amending the St. Petersburg Intown Redevelopment Plan and the associated Interlocal Agreement between Pinellas County and the City of St. Petersburg; and Ordinance amending Pinellas County Code Section 38-61 related to the City of St. Petersburg Redevelopment Trust Fund for the Intown Redevelopment Plan. (Companion to Item No. 20)
- 89 6:00 PM
- 90 PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 90 Chair Peters expressed appreciation to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputies and sergeant for their presence at today’s BCC meeting.
- 91 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
- 43. Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan and authorizing actions related to the administration and operation of the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs.
- 44. Case No. LDR-24-01 (Second 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 the standards for accessory dwelling units. (Legislative)
- 45. Ordinance of Pinellas County, Florida, related to ad valorem tax exemption, amending Chapter 118 of the Pinellas County Code to create a new Article VIII, Additional Homestead Exemption for Qualifying Living Quarters of Parents or Grandparents. (Legislative)
- 46. Resolution amending the St. Petersburg Intown Redevelopment Plan and the associated Interlocal Agreement between Pinellas County and the City of St. Petersburg; and Ordinance amending Pinellas County Code Section 38-61 related to the City of St. Petersburg Redevelopment Trust Fund for the Intown Redevelopment Plan. (Companion to Item No. 20)
- 47. Ordinance amending Sections 118-176, 118-177, and 118-180 relating to an additional homestead exemption for persons 65 and older.
- 97 ADJOURNMENT - 6:21 P.M.