Board of County Commissioners
333 Chestnut Street, Palm Room, Clearwater
Agenda — 141 items
- 1 ROLL CALL - 2:02 P.M.
- 2 INVOCATION by Commissioner Scherer
- 2 Others Present: Barry A. Burton, County Administrator; Jewel White, County Attorney; Derelynn Revie, Board Records Manager; and Ashley Pabilonia, Board Reporter, Deputy Clerk
- 3 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE led by Commissioner Eggers
- 4 PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
- 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
- 2. 2026 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement: - Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing
- 7 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
- 3. Citizens To Be Heard – Public Comment.
- 9 CONSENT AGENDA - Items 4 through 27
- 10 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER
- 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.
- 4. Minutes of the regular meetings held September 11, September 18, and October 7, 2025.
- 5. Vouchers and bills paid from September 21 through October 25, 2025.
- 13 Reports received for filing:
- 13 Approval of the Consent Agenda
- 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.
- 7. State of Florida Constitutional Officer Financial Report for 2024-2025 - Pinellas County Property Appraiser, pursuant to Section 218.36, Florida Statutes.
- 8. State of Florida Constitutional Officer Financial Report for 2024-2025 - Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, pursuant to Section 218.36, Florida Statutes.
- 9. State of Florida Constitutional Officer Financial Report for 2024-2025 - Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections, pursuant to Section 218.36, Florida Statutes.
- 10. State of Florida Constitutional Officer Financial Report for 2024-2025 - Pinellas County Tax Collector, pursuant to Section 218.36, Florida Statutes.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 16. Pinellas County Annual Operating and Capital Budget FY26.
- 25 Miscellaneous items received for filing:
- 17. City of Clearwater Ordinance Nos. 9828-25, 9831-25, and 9837-25, adopted on September 18, 2025, annexing certain properties.
- 27 Page break
- 28 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
- 29 Building and Development Review Services
- 18. Plat of Innisbrook Parcel L Phase 2, a 62-lot subdivision.
- 31 Construction and Property Management
- 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.
- 33 County Administrator
- 20. Receipt and file report of non-procurement items delegated to the County Administrator for the period ending October 31, 2025.
- 35 Public Works
- 21. Award of bid to Florida Drawbridges, Inc. for bridge related preventative maintenance and emergency repair services.
- 37 Page break
- 38 Safety and Emergency Services
- 22. Ranking of firms and agreement with Carousel Industries of North America, LLC for Vesta Maintenance.
- 23. Ranking of firms and agreement with ZOLL Data Systems, Inc. for Ambulance Services Billing Software.
- 41 Page break
- 42 Utilities
- 24. Award of bid to TLC Diversified, Inc. for Pump Station 182 rehabilitation construction services.
- 44 COUNTY ATTORNEY
- 25. Receipt and file report of civil lawsuits filed against Pinellas County as delegated to the County Attorney.
- 46 Page break
- 47 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS
- 48 Sheriff's Office
- 26. Receipt and file report of Sheriff’s Office grants received and service contracts for the quarter ending September 30, 2025.
- 27. Receipt and file report of the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for the quarter ending September 30, 2025.
- 51 Page break
- 52 REGULAR AGENDA
- 53 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA - None
- 54 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
- 55 Airport
- 28. Award of bid to Hubbard Construction Company for the New Airco Taxiways project at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.
- 57 Page break
- 58 Construction and Property Management
- 29. Memorandum of Understanding with the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport for the Criminal Justice Center complex and jail facilities.
- 30. Memorandum of Understanding with the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport for the Criminal Justice Center complex parking areas.
- 61 Page break
- 62 County Administrator
- 31. Adoption of revisions made to the Honorary Naming Rights Policy and associated Resolution.
- 32. Municipal Services Taxing Unit special project funding for Tampa Bay Watch Waterfront boat lift replacements.
- 65 Page break
- 66 Convention and Visitors Bureau
- 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.
- 68 Page break
- 69 Emergency Management
- 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.
- 71 Page Break
- 72 Housing & Community Development
- 35. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee 2025 State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Affordable Housing Incentives Strategies Report.
- 74 Page break
- 75 Human Services
- 36. Contract with the State of Florida Department of Health for the operation of the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County.
- 77 Page break
- 78 Parks and Conservation Resources
- 37. Grant agreement with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Philippe Park Wastewater Collection System improvements project.
- 38. Memorandum of Understanding between Pinellas County and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences for salary and fringe.
- 81 Page break
- 82 Public Works
- 39. Award of bid to Hubbard Construction Company for Fiscal Year 2025-2027 Countywide Pavement Preservation.
- 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.
- 85 Page break
- 86 Safety and Emergency Services
- 41. Renewal of Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for Advanced Life Support providers.
- 88 Page break
- 89 Utilities
- 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.
- 91 Page break
- 92 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS
- 93 Emergency Medical Services Authority
- 43. Amendment to the Advanced Life Support First Responder Agreement with 16 municipalities and independent fire districts.
- 95 Page break
- 96 Fire Protection Authority
- 44. Fire Protection Services Agreement between Belleair, Belleair Bluffs, Pinellas County, and Largo.
- 98 Page break
- 54. Selection of the 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair.
- 99 Tax Collector
- 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.
- 100 Meeting Recessed: 4:03 P.M. Meeting Reconvened: 6:01 P.M.
- 101 Page Break
- 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.
- 102 COUNTY ATTORNEY
- 46. Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. Kenneth J. Riley, Jr. - action for injunctive relief.
- 103 All public hearing items have been properly advertised. Affidavits of Publication have been received and are on file in the Board Records Department.
- 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.
- 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.
- 49. Proposed ratification of certain participation agreements and vote regarding plan confirmation in opioid settlements pursuant to the Florida Plan.
- 50. County Attorney Reports - None
- 108 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
- 51. County Administrator Reports · International City/County Management Association Annual Conference · People First Pinellas (CDBG-DR) program help centers
- 110 Page break
- 111 COUNTY COMMISSION
- 52. Appointment to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (Board of County Commissioners as a whole).
- 53. Appointments to the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency, Inc. (Individual appointments by Commissioners Eggers, Nowicki, and Scott).
- 54. Selection of the 2026 Chair and Vice-Chair.
- 55. County Commission New Business: Pertinent and timely Committee/Board updates, policy considerations, administrative/procedural considerations, and other new business.
- 116 Page Break
- 117 6:00 PM
- 118 PUBLIC HEARINGS
- 119 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS
- 120 Human Resources
- 56. Pinellas County Human Resources fingerprinting ordinance.
- 122 Page Break
- 123 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
- 57. Amendment by resolution supplementing the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget realigning reserves and recognizing unanticipated revenue for requesting departments.
- 58. Amendment by resolution supplementing the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget realigning reserves and recognizing unanticipated revenue for requesting departments.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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)
- 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.
- 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)
- 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.
- 65. Acquisition Agreement for the Wastewater Collection and Transmission System with the Town of North Redington Beach.
- 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.
- 134 ADJOURNMENT - 7:41 P.M.
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