Board of County Commissioners

Name: Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners
Start: 2026-01-20
Location: 333 Chestnut Street, Palm Room, Clearwater, FL 33756

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 ROLL CALL - 9:31 A.M.
2 INVOCATION by Commissioner Peters
2 Others Present: Barry A. Burton, County Administrator; Jewel White, County Attorney; Derelynn Revie, Board Records Manager; and Jessica Oakes, Board Reporter, Deputy Clerk
3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Commissioner Scott
4 PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
1. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Proclamation: - Pastor Clem Bell, Shiloh Bible Church 25-1908A
5 Acting Chair Latvala led a moment of silence for the late, former County Administrator Fred E. Marquis.
6 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
2. Citizens To Be Heard - Public Comment. 25-1690A
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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.
9 PUBLIC HEARINGS
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
10 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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
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
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
13 All public hearing items have been properly advertised. Affidavits of Publication have been received and are on file in the Board Records Department.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
13. Resolution adopting an increased Solid Waste tipping fee for Fiscal Year 2026. 25-1929A approved Pass
14. Ordinance amending Section 118-32 of the Pinellas County Code relating to the Tourist Development Plan. 25-1880A approved Pass
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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
24 CONSENT AGENDA - Items 15 through 36 approved
25 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER
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
15. Minutes of the regular meeting held November 18, 2025. 25-2030A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
16. Vouchers and bills paid from November 16 through December 20, 2025. 25-2031A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
28 Reports received for filing:
17. Annual Investment Report for the period ended September 30, 2025. 25-2032A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
29 Meeting Recessed: 12:41 P.M. Meeting Reconvened: 1:12 P.M.
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
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
32 Miscellaneous items received for filing:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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40 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
41 County Administrator
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
43 Fleet and Asset Management
27. Declare surplus and authorize the sale of County-owned equipment and vehicles. 25-1901A approved as part of the Consent Agenda Pass
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46 Management and Budget
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
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49 Parks and Conservation Resources
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
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52 Public Works
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
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
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56 Utilities
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
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
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
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
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62 COUNTY ATTORNEY
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
64 REGULAR AGENDA
65 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
66 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
67 Airport
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
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70 Building and Development Review Services
38. Reappointment of Special Magistrate candidates pursuant to Pinellas County Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII. 25-1998A approved Pass
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73 Convention and Visitors Bureau
39. Revisions to the Capital Projects Funding Program Guidelines from the Tourist Development Council for Fiscal Year 2026. 25-1879A approved Pass
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76 County Administrator
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
41. Resolution adopting Municipal Services Taxing Unit Special Project Funding Program guidelines. 25-1984A approved Pass
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
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81 Housing & Community Development
43. Acceptance of the City of Dunedin’s Downtown Community Redevelopment Area Mid-Term Review Report into the record. 25-1861A approved Pass
44. Affordable Housing Program project funding recommendation for Sixty90 Apartments. 25-1945A approved Pass
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85 Human Services
45. Second Amendment with Boley Centers, Inc. for permanent supportive housing operations. 25-1974A approved Pass
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88 Parks and Conservation Resources
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
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91 Public Works
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
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94 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS
95 Emergency Medical Services Authority
48. Amendment to the Advanced Life Support First Responder Agreement with three municipalities. 25-1844A approved Pass
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
50. Resolution to improve the Emergency Medical Services Water Rescue grant program. 25-1807A approved Pass
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100 COUNTY ATTORNEY
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
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
53. Proposed settlement in the case of Pinellas County v. Moss & Associates, LLC; Circuit Civil Case No. 23-000955-CI. 25-1522A approved Pass
54. County Attorney Reports 25-1691A approved Pass
105 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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
107 COUNTY COMMISSION
56. Appointment to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (Board of County Commissioners as a whole). 25-1979A approved Pass
57. Appointments to the Pinellas Opportunity Council, Inc. (Board of County Commissioners as a whole). 25-2043A approved Pass
58. County Commission New Business: Pertinent and timely Committee/Board updates, policy considerations, administrative/procedural considerations, and other new business. 25-1693A
111 ADJOURNMENT - 2:03 P.M.

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