Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners  
315 Court Street  
Clearwater, FL 33756  
www.pinellascounty.org  
Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda  
Tuesday, October 25, 2022  
2:00 P.M.  
Public Hearings at 6:00 P.M.  
Charlie Justice, Chairman  
Janet C. Long, Vice-Chair  
Dave Eggers  
Rene Flowers  
Pat Gerard  
Kathleen Peters  
Karen Williams Seel  
Barry A. Burton, County Administrator  
Jewel White, County Attorney  
Ken Burke, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller  
ROLL CALL  
INVOCATION by Reverend Andy Oliver, Allendale United Methodist Church, St.  
Petersburg.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS  
1.  
2.  
22-1630A  
22-1629A  
Veterans Day Proclamation:  
American Legion Safety Harbor Post  
- David Clinger, Post Adjutant  
- Everette Smedley, Post Financial Officer, and his Service Dog Hercules  
National Community Planning Month Proclamation:  
- Rebecca Stonefield, Strategic Initiative Manager, Housing and  
Community Development  
- Smita Ambadi, Principal Planner, Housing and Community  
Development  
3.  
22-1542A  
Employee Recognition Award:  
Housing and Community Development  
- Rebecca Wayne  
- Sheri Harris  
- Joe Riddle  
- Natasha Suarez  
Public Works  
- Don Robinson  
- Josie Benwell  
- Alissa Berro  
- Drew McLean  
- Tyler Cothron  
4.  
22-1636A  
Partner Presentation:  
- Kevin Hendrick, Superintendent, Pinellas County Schools  
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD  
5. Citizens To Be Heard - Public Comment.  
22-1631A  
CONSENT AGENDA - Items 6 through 18  
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER  
6.  
22-1831A  
Minutes of the regular meeting held August 2, 2022.  
Reports received for filing:  
7. Dock Fee Report for the month of September 2022.  
22-1832A  
8.  
9.  
22-1833A  
22-1834A  
Quarterly Report of Routine Dock & Dredge/Fill Permits issued from July  
1 through September 30.  
Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller,  
Report No. 2022-16 dated August 3, 2022 - Audit of the Business  
Technology Services Administrative Petty Cash Fund.  
10.  
22-1835A  
Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller,  
Report No. 2022-17 dated September 26, 2022 - Inspector General’s  
Observation of the Parks and Conservation Resources Fort De Soto Park  
Annual Physical Inventory of Fixed Assets.  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS  
County Administrator  
11.  
22-1632A  
Receipt and file report of non-procurement items delegated to the County  
Administrator for the period ending September 30, 2022.  
Accept the receipt and file report of non-procurement items delegated to the County  
Administrator.  
Recommendation:  
12.  
22-1755A  
Receipt and file report of purchasing items delegated to the County  
Administrator for the quarter ending September 30, 2022.  
Accept the receipt and file report of purchasing items delegated to the County  
Administrator.  
Recommendation:  
Human Services  
13.  
22-1124A  
Award of bid to Erickson & Lindstrom Construction Co. for the Bayside  
Health Clinic expansion.  
Approval of the award of bid to Erickson & Lindstrom Construction Co. for the Bayside  
Health Clinic expansion.  
Recommendation:  
* This project is for construction work associated with the Bayside Health Clinic  
expansion consisting of three Phases: Phase 1 is for additional exam rooms that will  
incorporate negative pressure capabilities for the ability to isolate patients with airborne  
infectious diseases, adding approximately 1,251 square feet (SF) of addition/expansion;  
Phase 2 will convert existing exam rooms/office space into a reconfigured professional  
office/workstation, adding approximately 1,058 SF; Phase 3 will add approximately  
1,100 SF of addition/expansion space for additional consultation/offices.  
* Award in the amount of $1,641,011.41 with all work to be within 430 consecutive  
calendar days from the issuance of the notice to proceed.  
* The Small Business Enterprise commitment is 15% for this contract.  
* This solicitation is primarily funded with federal grant funds from the U.S. Department  
of Health and Human Services.  
* There is a funding gap of $319,214.41 lapse in grant funding to cover all project costs  
of this contract. The funding gap will be administratively addressed with funding from  
the already-budgeted General Government Facilities Renovations project (project  
004100A) causing no increase to the overall County's capital improvement budget.  
Contract No. 22-0607-CP, PID Nos. 001475E and 001475G; in the not-to-exceed  
amount of $1,641,011.41; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit  
Court to attest.  
14.  
22-0440A  
Ranking of firms and agreement with Curaparr, Inc. d/b/a Center for  
Rational Living and WestCare Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. for Adult Drug Court  
Treatment.  
Approval of the ranking of firms and execution of the agreements with Curaparr, Inc.  
d/b/a Center for Rational Living (Center for Rational Living) and WestCare Gulfcoast  
Florida, Inc. (WestCare) for Adult Drug Court Treatment.  
Recommendation:  
* These agreements provide voluntary services for non-violent felony drug offenders  
within in accordance with Chapter 65D-30, Florida Administrative Code, known as the  
Substance Abuse Standards.  
* This contract provides Residential Treatment Services, Outpatient services,  
Behavioral Health Screening Assessments and Transitional Housing to individuals  
within two divisions of Adult Drug Court (Division N and Division Z)  
* Funding for Division Z is State funded and diverts prison-bound offenders into drug  
treatment and mentoring instead of confinement.  
* Funding for Division N is derived from the General Fund and diverts first time  
offenders allowing for a dismissal of charges or reduced probation.  
* Three proposals were received with Center for Rational Living and WestCare ranked  
as the highest-ranking firms and recommended for award.  
* Center for Rational Living was awarded $1,173,350.00.00 and Westcare  
$4,951,650.00 for a total awarded amount of $6,125,000.00  
* There is no increase to the overall drug court budget for FY23.  
Contract No. 22-0371-P(LN); in the not-to-exceed amount of $6,125,000.00 effective  
October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2027; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the  
Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.  
Public Works  
15.  
22-0905A  
Award of bid to MTM Contractors, Inc. for Starkey Road corridor sidewalk  
from SR688/Ulmerton Road to East Bay Drive.  
Award of bid to MTM Contractors, Inc. for Starkey Road corridor sidewalk from  
SR688/Ulmerton Road to East Bay Drive.  
Recommendation:  
* The project consists of the design for ADA compliant sidewalks, curb ramps and  
driveways along both sides of Starkey Road from Ulmerton Road to East Bay Drive,  
Pinellas County, Florida.  
* Work is expected to be completed within 365 consecutive calendar days.  
* There were three bids received with MTM Contractors Inc. recommended for award  
as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the amount of $2,499,255.46.  
* The recommended bid award is consistent with project estimates and similar project  
costs.  
* Funding for this project includes a Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency  
Program Grant and Penny for Pinellas.  
Contract No. 22-0539-CP(AJM): PID No. 004229A; in the amount of $2,499,255.46 on  
basis of being the lowest responsive and responsible bid received meeting  
specifications; All work is expected to be completed within 365 consecutive calendar  
days; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.  
COUNTY ATTORNEY  
16.  
22-1695A  
Receipt and file report of civil lawsuits filed against Pinellas County as  
delegated to the County Attorney.  
Accept the receipt and file report of civil lawsuits filed against Pinellas County.  
Recommendation:  
AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS  
Sheriff's Office  
17.  
22-1681A  
Receipt and file report of Sheriff’s Office grants received and service  
contracts for the quarter ending September 30, 2022.  
Accept the receipt and file report of Sheriff's Office grants received and service  
contracts - payments to the Sheriff for July 1 through September 30, 2022.  
Recommendation:  
18.  
22-1682A  
Receipt and file report of the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for the quarter  
ending September 30, 2022.  
Accept the receipt and file report on the Law Enforcement Trust Fund from July 1 to  
September 30, 2022.  
Recommendation:  
REGULAR AGENDA  
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS  
Convention and Visitors Bureau  
19.  
22-1786A  
Third Amendment to the contract for requirements of Planning Support  
Services.  
Approval of the Third Amendment to the contract pertaining to planning support  
services for HCP to develop and implement a strategic plan for the Convention and  
Visitors Bureau (CVB).  
Recommendation:  
* This contract was originally awarded to 11 firms to provide County Departments with  
consulting support services in specialized areas of the planning process on an  
as-needed basis. HCP is one of the 11 firms.  
* The CVB has a need to adopt and implement a strategic plan. HCP has been  
engaged for this service with Phase 1 approved by the County Administrator in the  
amount of $180,900.00 through the First Amendment to the contract.  
* This Third Amendment request in the amount of $149,004.00 is for HCP to provide  
Phase 2 services to the CVB pertaining to their strategic plan. To date including this  
Third Amendment request, the price for the CVB to develop and implement a strategic  
plan is $329,904.00  
* Specific services the CVB will receive from HCP include strategic plan adoption,  
meetings with key staff and agency partners, implementation of tactical activities, and  
an annual resident tourism research study.  
* The contract was approved by the Board of County Commissioners on February 5,  
2019, in the total amount of $5,650,000.00 to 11 firms. The First Amendment with HCP  
was approved by the County Administrator on March 26, 2021, in the amount of  
$180,900.00. The Second Amendment was approved by the County Administrator on  
April 7, 2022, for a corporate merger of Tindale Oliver & Associates, Inc. with Alfred  
Benesch & Company.  
* Funding is derived from the Tourist Development Tax Fund.  
Contract No. 178-0356-P(LN) increase in the amount of $149,004.00 for a revised  
contract value of $5,979,904.00 with an average annual expenditure of $1,195,980.80  
through February 4, 2024; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit  
Court to attest.  
Housing & Community Development  
20.  
22-1658A  
First Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Program  
Subaward Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement  
with Directions for Mental Health, Inc. d/b/a Directions for Living for  
Community Development Block Grant funded facility renovations.  
Approval of the First Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)  
Program Subaward Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement (First  
Amendment) with Directions for Mental Health, Inc. d/b/a Directions for Living  
(Directions) for CDBG funded facility renovations.  
Recommendation:  
* On December 10, 2021, the Board of County Commissioners approved $273,035.00  
in CDBG funding to Directions for costs associated with repairs of an existing roof  
structure and preparation for and installation of solar panels at the facility located at  
1437 South Belcher Road, Clearwater.  
* A professional inspection and moisture survey of the existing roof has determined that  
the planned repairs will not substantially increase the lifespan of the roof and that the  
entire roof should be replaced.  
* This First Amendment increases the funding amount by, $170,777.00 in CDBG  
funding for the additional costs of roof replacement. The total CDBG investment is  
$443,812.00.  
* Additionally, this First Amendment extends the term of the Agreement by 12 months  
to September 30, 2023, to provide additional time for project completion, and extends  
the term of the Restricted Period 48 months based on the higher funding amount, to  
October 1, 2043.  
Human Services  
21.  
22-1690A  
Grant agreement with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for the  
Statewide Criminal Analysis Laboratory System Grant.  
Approval of the grant agreement with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for  
Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Statewide Criminal Analysis Laboratory Grant (Grant).  
Recommendation:  
* The Grant is supported by court fines and fees and provides recurring supplemental  
funding for the Pinellas County Forensic Laboratory's (Pinellas Laboratory) operating  
costs.  
* Funding in an amount not to exceed $265,000.00 has been identified in the FY22  
Medical Examiner Budget provided by Grant Number 2L005. No Match is required.  
* Through Calendar Year (CY) 2021 there have been unprecedented workload  
increases due to synthetic opioids with 618 drug-related accidental deaths in CY21, of  
which 66% were due to a combination of prescription and illicit drugs. Additionally, from  
CY20 to CY21, DUI Toxicology increased by 37%, Post-mortem Toxicology increased  
by 7%, and DNA analyses increased by 19%.  
22.  
22-1317A  
Interlocal Agreement with the Public Defender’s Office of the Sixth  
Judicial Circuit to support jail diversion, juvenile crossover case  
management and therapy, information technology staff, and the Pinellas  
County Mental Health Court.  
Approval of the Interlocal Agreement with the Public Defender's Office of the Sixth  
Judicial Circuit (Public Defender) to support jail diversion, juvenile crossover case  
management and therapy, information technology staff, and Mental Health Court.  
Recommendation:  
* The Interlocal Agreement supports programming and services offered by the Public  
Defender's Office.  
* The Jail Diversion program directs the placement of individuals to appropriate mental  
health services in lieu of jail. Jail diversion served 738 clients in Calendar Year (CY)  
2021 and, as of July, has served another 449 in CY22.  
* The Juvenile Crossover program assists youth who are at risk of re-offending and  
entering the adult justice system. In CY21 52 unduplicated youth received counseling  
and social services through this program. Another 37 youth have been served so far in  
CY22.  
* The information technology position supports Article V requirements.  
* The newly established Mental Health Court will be available as a pretrial intervention  
to address the frequent jailing of Pinellas County residents with serious mental health  
disorders by diverting those residents away from the criminal justice system and into  
community-based treatment and support services.  
* The total amount of funding allocated is $1,628,710.00 for Fiscal Year 2023.  
* Funding has increased from FY22 $1,233,220.00 to FY23 $1,628,710.00. This  
increase includes funding for three additional full time equivalents as well as services  
and support for Mental Health Court clients.  
Public Works  
23.  
22-1648A  
Grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental  
Protection for the Vulnerability Assessment Phase II.  
Approval of the grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental  
Protection for the Vulnerability Assessment Phase II.  
Recommendation:  
* As part of the Resilient Florida grant program, this agreement provides funding in the  
amount of $700,000.00 for Phase II of the Vulnerability Assessment  
* Phase I of the Vulnerability Assessment was completed in 2021 to identify and  
analyze risks to county-wide critical infrastructure and private properties.  
* Phase II of the Vulnerability Assessment will address critical and regionally significant  
assets including modeling intermediate-high sea level rise, rainfall-induced and  
compound flooding scenarios.  
* The project will assist the County in completing the necessary steps to meet the full  
requirements of State Statute 380.093 F.S.  
* This is a multi-year reimbursement grant project that will impact Fiscal Year (FY)  
2023-2025.  
* No county match is required.  
Grant Agreement No. 22PLN94; funding in the amount of $700,000.00 to be  
reimbursed over a two-year period beginning FY23; Agreement term ends on  
December 31, 2024.  
Safety and Emergency Services  
24.  
22-1721A  
Amendment No. 1 to the Fire Station 19 Funding Agreement between the  
County and the Lealman Special Fire Control District.  
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Fire Station 19 Funding Agreement between  
Pinellas County and the Lealman Special Fire Control District towards construction of a  
new fire station to replace the current Fire Station 19. Provides additional funding of up  
to $787,000.00 on a reimbursement basis to construct a new fire station at 6785 46th  
Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33709.  
Recommendation:  
* The district requests additional funding from the County in the amount of $787,000.00.  
The actual cost to the County shall not exceed the adjusted project cap of  
$4,387,000.00 without an amendment to this agreement subject to the approval of the  
Board of County Commissioners.  
* The additional funding represents a 21.86% increase over the previously approved  
amount of $3,600,000.00.  
* The additional funding request is being driven by unanticipated land acquisition and  
supply chain issues including the availability of materials, inflation, and the sharp  
increase in the cost of raw materials such as wood and metal.  
* The district shall be responsible for all aspects of land acquisition, design,  
construction, operation, and future maintenance of the Fire Station facility. The County  
is solely providing funding support for the project.  
* County Local Option Infrastructure Sales Surtax funds (Penny for Pinellas) will be  
utilized to provide funding assistance for the construction of the new fire station.  
Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.  
25.  
22-1800A  
Award acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2022 Office of Community Oriented  
Policing Services Technology and Equipment Program funding.  
Approval for the grant administrator to electronically accept the grant award in the  
amount of $1.75M.  
Recommendation:  
* Award letter received through JustGrants system on September 30, 2022;  
* County required to accept award within 45 days of receipt (deadline is 11/14/2022);  
* Funding will be utilized for the Pinellas County Consolidated Computer Aided Dispatch  
system and associated expenditures.  
* The Board of County Commissioners Chairman agreed to the terms and conditions of  
the award at the application stage in June of 2022 (Legistar file # 22-0680D).  
* No match required.  
26.  
22-1273A  
Extension of the Hazardous Materials Response Team Agreement with  
the Cities of Pinellas Park, Seminole, St. Petersburg, and the Palm  
Harbor Special Fire Control & Rescue District.  
Approval of the extension of the Pinellas County Hazardous Materials Response Team  
Agreements with the Cities of Pinellas Park, Seminole, St. Petersburg, and the Palm  
Harbor Special Fire Control & Rescue District.  
Recommendation:  
* Exercises the option for renewal for four of the five existing contracts representing six  
teams for an additional five-year period. (Largo contract expected next month) and St.  
Pete has 2 teams.  
* Summary of updates include:  
- Requirements for Advanced Practice Paramedics; Logistics/Medical Liaison  
- Adjusts reimbursement for medical exams from $400.00 to $600.00 per person  
- Updates vehicle replacement schedules and several appendices  
* $40k annually for contract instructional training from third party vendors had previously  
been budgeted separately. This has now been incorporated within these agreements.  
* The effective date of this extension shall be retroactive to October 1, 2022, for  
reimbursement purposes.  
* Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 cost ($361,200.00 + $40,000.00) $401,200.00 increases to  
FY23 cost of $414,200.00 over previous contracts representing a 3.2% change.  
* Total five-year cost changes from (FY18-22) $1,911,800.00 to (FY23-27)  
$2,232,434.00 representing a 16.8% change over 5 years.  
Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.  
27.  
22-1743A  
Resolution and application to receive Emergency Medical Services Trust  
Fund monies for pre-hospital emergency medical services.  
Approval of the application and resolution certifying that monies received from the State  
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Trust Fund will be used to improve and expand  
pre-hospital emergency medical services.  
Recommendation:  
* The State of Florida dispenses funds annually after the end of the state's fiscal year  
for the prior year from the EMS Trust Fund to Boards of County Commissioners upon  
their application to the State. These funds cannot supplant existing County EMS budget  
allocations. The grant rules require the Board of County Commissioners to submit a  
Resolution each year specifying the grant funds will be used to improve and expand the  
county pre-hospital EMS systems.  
* For Fiscal Year 2023, the award will be for $146,385.00 and will be used to purchase  
and deploy hydraulic stretchers, stretcher mounts, stair chairs, accessories, and  
installation to upgrade transport capable Rescue Units in the EMS System.  
Authorize the Chairman to sign the EMS County grant application.  
AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS  
Emergency Medical Services Authority  
28.  
22-1398A  
Advanced Life Support First Responder Agreements with 16  
municipalities and independent fire districts.  
Sitting as the Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority, approve the  
Advanced Life Support First Responder Agreements with 16 municipalities and  
independent fire districts.  
Recommendation:  
* Agreements with 16 municipalities and fire districts to provide Advanced Life Support  
First Responder services.  
* These Agreements continue the initial five-year term beginning on October 1, 2019  
and ending on September 30, 2024. The agreements have the option for one additional  
five-year extension.  
* The agreements are a consolidated and restated agreement that incorporates prior  
amendments and the current amendments as outlined below.  
* Funding in the amount of $44,530,810.00 is consistent with the Fiscal Year (FY)  
2022-2023 Adopted Budget for the Emergency Medical Services Fund.  
* In aggregate, the 16 agreements represent an increase of $2,665,220 or 4.5% over  
FY22.  
* Specific adds include Dunedin-Rescue 60; Largo-Medic 41; East Lake-Rescue 57  
(vehicle only); Tarpon Springs-Rescue 69 (vehicle only); Pinellas Suncoast-Truck 28  
(+0.5 Paramedic position).  
Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.  
COUNTY ATTORNEY  
29.  
22-1808A  
County Attorney Office Policy - Legal Representation of Multiple Clients.  
Approval of the County Attorney Office Policy - Legal Representation of Multiple Clients.  
Recommendation:  
30.  
22-1634A  
County Attorney Reports.  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR  
31. County Administrator Reports.  
22-1633A  
COUNTY COMMISSION  
32.  
22-1578A  
Appointments to the Greater Seminole Area Special Recreation District  
(Board of County Commissioners as a whole).  
Approve two appointments to the Greater Seminole Area Special Recreation District for  
a term of four years, beginning November 1, 2022.  
Recommendation:  
* Approve two citizen appointments for a term of four years  
* Names can be viewed on the attached list  
* Ballot/worksheet is provided; however, the Clerk may request a verbal vote.  
33.  
34.  
35.  
22-1811A  
Approve two reappointments to the Local Planning Agency (Individual  
reappointments by Commissioners Gerard and Eggers).  
Approve two reappointments to the Local Planning Agency for a term of 4 years,  
beginning on November 9, 2022.  
Recommendation:  
* Approve Stanley Cataldo, reappointment by Commissioner Gerard.  
* Approve Rodney Collman, reappointment by Commissioner Eggers.  
22-1677A  
Appointments to the Tourist Development Council (Board of County  
Commissioners as a whole).  
Approve 4 appointments to the Tourist Development Council.  
Recommendation:  
* All appointments are for a term of 4 years, beginning on November 1, 2022.  
* All applicants can be viewed on the attached list.  
* Ballot/worksheet is provided; however, the Clerk may request a verbal vote.  
22-1635A  
County Commission New Business: Pertinent and Timely  
Committee/Board Updates, Policy Considerations,  
Administrative/Procedural Considerations, and other New Business:  
- Skyway Lighting Resolutions (Commissioner Justice)  
6:00PM  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS  
Countywide Planning Authority  
36.  
22-1236A  
Case No. CW 22-15 - City of Clearwater  
Countywide Plan Map amendment from Office to Retail and Services,  
regarding 0.74 acres more or less, located at 1640 Gulf to Bay  
Boulevard.  
Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt an ordinance approving Case No.  
CW 22-15, a proposal by the City of Clearwater to amend the Countywide Plan Map  
from Office to Retail and Services, regarding 0.74 acres more or less, located at 1640  
Gulf to Bay Boulevard.  
Recommendation:  
* The subject property located on the corner of Gulf to Bay Boulevard and South  
Keystone Drive and consists of an office building being utilized as a bank and is part of  
a larger 2.26-acre subject property which is split in its designation as Office and Retail  
and Services.  
* The city has identified this property as economically underutilized due to the  
abundance of parking on the property.  
* The applicant intends to maintain existing bank and develop a car wash on a portion  
of the parking lot. Ample parking will still be maintained for the bank under this  
proposal.  
* Forward Pinellas and the Planners Advisory Committee each unanimously  
recommended approval of the proposal.  
37.  
22-1237A  
Case No. CW 22-16 - Pinellas County  
Countywide Plan Map amendment from Residential Very Low,  
Residential Low Medium and Recreation/Open Space to Residential Low  
Medium and Recreation/Open Space, regarding 64.1 acres more or less,  
located at 36750 U.S. Highway 19 North.  
Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt an ordinance approving Case no.  
CW 22-16, a proposal by Pinellas County to amend the Countywide Plan Map from  
Residential Very Low, Residential Low Medium and Recreation/Open Space to  
Residential Low Medium and Recreation/Open Space, regarding 64.1 acres more or  
less, located at 36750 U.S. Highway 19 North.  
Recommendation:  
* The proposed amendment consists of 14 separate parcels within the Innisbrook  
Residential Planned Development district, which is encompassed within Innisbrook  
Resort, a golf resort and residential community located south of Klosterman Road.  
* In response to changing trends for golf course usage, the owners of Innisbrook Resort  
wish to adapt one of the existing golf courses by converting a portion of the Osprey  
North Course to a newly designed short course, and subsequently redevelop the  
remaining areas for new residential development.  
* Among the total approximately 64.1 acres of this amendment area, approximately  
53.7 acres are being amended to create a new parcel, dubbed Parcel L, which is further  
split into 10 sections, on which the proposed new residential development will be built.  
In total, there are approximately 32.6 acres of property on Parcel L which are currently  
designated Recreation/Open Space and is proposed to change to the Residential Low  
Medium category.  
* A maximum of 180 dwelling units, which are available as existing density within the  
Master Plan, will be transferred to Parcel L. Furthermore, 92 units of existing density  
allocated towards parcels B, D, E, G, and H will be extinguished to reflect their  
proposed designation as Recreation/Open Space.  
* Forward Pinellas and the Planners Advisory Committee each unanimously  
recommended approval of the proposal.  
The Board of County Commissioners approved a companion local amendment to the  
Pinellas County Future Land Use Map (FLU-21-06) at its May 24, 2022 meeting.  
38.  
22-1604A  
Case No. CW 22-18 - Pinellas County  
Countywide Plan Amendment from Residential Medium to Residential  
High, regarding 4.3 acres more or less, located at 6464 54th Avenue  
North.  
Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt an ordinance approving Case No.  
CW 22-18, a proposal by Pinellas County to amend the Countywide Plan Map from  
Residential Medium to Residential High, regarding 4.3 acres more or less, located at  
6464 54th Avenue North.  
Recommendation:  
* The subject property is located in west Lealman, approximately 630 feet east of 66th  
Street North and directly north of 52nd Avenue North.  
* The amendment area consists of a multifamily apartment complex with amenities,  
such as a pool.  
* It is the intent of the applicant to construct additional multifamily dwelling units on the  
subject property, which would require an increase in density from what is currently  
allowed under the Residential Medium category, which permits a maximum of 15 units  
per acre (UPA).  
* The applicant proposes an amendment to the Residential High category, which would  
permit a maximum of 30 UPA.  
* Forward Pinellas and the Planners Advisory Committee each unanimously  
recommended approval of the proposal.  
39.  
22-1605A  
Case No. CW 22-19 - Pinellas County  
Countywide Plan Map amendment from Residential Low Medium to  
Office, regarding 0.13 acres more or less, located at 3205 Alternate U.S.  
19 North.  
Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt an ordinance approve Case No.  
CW 22-19, a proposal by Pinellas County to amend the Countywide Plan Map from  
Residential Low Medium to Office, regarding 0.13 acres more or less, located at 3205  
Alternate U.S. 19 North.  
Recommendation:  
* The amendment area is a 0.13-acre portion of a larger 0.37-acre property on the west  
side of Alternate U.S. 19 North.  
* It is located in Pinellas County's Crystal Beach area, and is approximately 0.35 miles  
north of Alderman Road  
* The property is currently vacant and has been historically used as an unimproved  
parking area, but the amendment area is currently designated Residential Low Medium,  
while the remaining 0.24 acres of the larger property is designated Office.  
* While the applicant does not have any specific future use of the property as a result of  
this proposed amendment, amending the subject property to the Office category will  
provide a consistent land use designation for the entirety of the property.  
* Forward Pinellas and the Planners Advisory Committee each unanimously  
recommended approval of the proposal.  
40.  
22-1606A  
Case No. CW 22-20 - City of Clearwater  
Countywide Plan Map amendment from Office to Public/Semi-Public,  
regarding 1.86 acres more or less, located at 905 South Highland  
Avenue.  
Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt an ordinance approving Case No.  
CW 22-20, a proposal by the City of Clearwater to amend the Countywide Plan Map  
from Office to Public/Semi-Public, regarding 1.86 acres more or less, located at 905  
South Highland Avenue.  
Recommendation:  
* The amendment area is located on the east side of South Highland Avenue,  
approximately 450 feet south of Druid Road.  
* The subject property is currently vacant but was previously occupied by a nursing  
home which was demolished in 2006 and is currently under the ownership of YMCA of  
the Suncoast, Inc. who also own the property directly to the south.  
* As the property to the south has been sold for the purpose of a learning institution, the  
property owners intend to develop the amendment area with a smaller facility to replace  
the sold property.  
* An amendment to the Public/Semi-Public category would allow for the property  
owners to build a facility for social/public and/or educational services, which is typical for  
YMCA facilities.  
* Forward Pinellas and the Planners Advisory Committee each unanimously  
recommended approval of the proposal.  
41.  
22-1238A  
Case No. CW 22-17 - City of Tarpon Springs  
Countywide Plan Map amendment from Residential Low Medium to  
Activity Center, regarding 0.32 acres more or less, located at 100 and  
108 North Ring Avenue.  
Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt an ordinance approving Case No.  
CW 22-17, a proposal by the City of Tarpon Springs to amend the Countywide Plan  
Map from Residential Low Medium to Activity Center, regarding 0.32 acres more or  
less, located at 100 and 108 North Ring Avenue.  
Recommendation:  
* The property is located on the eastern boundary of the existing Activity Center, the  
Sponge Docks and Community Redevelopment Special Area Plan.  
* The amendment area is located on the corner of North Ring Avenue and East Orange  
Street.  
* The amendment area is currently occupied by a single-family detached dwelling and a  
vacant historic structure, which was formerly used as a livery stable, short-term lodging  
and apartment uses.  
* The purpose of the proposed amendment is to incorporate the amendment area into  
the existing Activity Center and allow for the use of the property for potential mixed uses  
or short-term lodging.  
* The property is located on the eastern boundary of the existing Activity Center, the  
Sponge Docks and Community Redevelopment Special Area Plan.  
* Forward Pinellas and the Planners Advisory Committee each unanimously  
recommend approval of the proposal.  
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  
42.  
22-1577A  
Case No. FLU-21-06 (Salamander Innisbrook, LLC) (second public  
hearing)  
An Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map of Pinellas County,  
Florida, by changing the land use designation of approximately 64.1  
acres located at 36750 U.S. Highway 19 North in Palm Harbor; from  
Recreation/Open Space, Residential Suburban and Residential Low  
Medium to Residential Low; and from Residential Estate Residential  
Suburban and Residential Low Medium to Recreation/Open Space.  
(Companion to Item No. 43)  
Based upon evidence and findings contained in the staff report and attachments, Case  
No. FLU-21-06 is recommended for:  
Recommendation:  
Adoption of an Ordinance for a Future Land Use Map amendment from  
Recreation/Open Space (32.625 acres), Residential Suburban (2.054 acres) and  
Residential Low Medium (8.148 acres) to Residential Low (42.827 acres); and from  
Residential Estate (4.506 acres), Residential Suburban (1.276 acres) and Residential  
Low Medium (15.491 acres) to Recreation/Open Space (21.273 acres) on  
approximately 64.1 acres located at 36750 U.S. Highway 19 North in Palm Harbor.  
* This is a request for a large scale (greater than 50 acres) Future Land Use Map  
(FLUM) amendment, and this is the second of two Board of County Commissioners  
(BCC) public hearings required to adopt the ordinance.  
* The BCC conducted the first of two public hearings on May 24, 2022 and authorized  
staff to transmit the Ordinance to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity for  
statutorily required State agency review.  
* Six state agencies commented on the proposed Ordinance, all agencies responded  
either having no comment or that there were no impacts on resources.  
* The applicant is seeking a FLUM amendment on 64.1 acres of property located within  
the Innisbrook Development Master Plan (DMP) area.  
* As part of a separate application to modify the existing DMP, the applicant is  
proposing to transfer 180 residential units of entitled development per the DMP from  
certain existing Parcels into a new Parcel L.  
* The separate but contingent DMP modification application will be heard by the BCC  
subsequent to this FLUM amendment request.  
43.  
22-1699A  
Case No. DMP-21-02 (Salamander Innisbrook, LLC)  
A request for a Development Master Plan modification on a Residential  
Planned Development zoned property to transfer existing unused  
residential entitlements from various areas of the 844.55-acre  
Development Master Plan to newly designated 53.71-acre Parcel L to  
allow for the development of 180 residential units consisting of single  
family detached homes and townhouses, for the property located at  
36750 U.S. Highway 19 North in Palm Harbor. (Quasi-Judicial Hearing)  
(Companion to Item No. 42)  
Based upon evidence and findings contained in the staff report and attachments, Case  
No. DMP-21-02 is recommended for approval:  
Recommendation:  
A Resolution approving the application of Salamander Innisbrook, LLC for a  
Development Master Plan (DMP) modification on a Residential Planned Development  
(RPD) zoned property to transfer existing unused residential entitlements from various  
areas of the 844.55-acre DMP to newly designated 53.71-acre Parcel L to allow for the  
development of 180 residential units consisting of single family detached homes and  
townhouses, for the property located at 36750 U.S. Highway 19 North in Palm Harbor.  
* The applicant is seeking a DMP modification to transfer existing residential  
entitlements within the DMP to allow for the construction of up to 180 dwelling units on  
newly designated Parcel L.  
* A mix of single family detached homes and townhouses are proposed.  
* The DMP sets development parameters for the proposed residential units within  
Parcel L, such as minimum lot dimensions, minimum setbacks, and maximum building  
height.  
* The DMP also includes enhanced buffering, habitat improvements, and flood risk  
reduction measures.  
* Approval of the companion land use amendment request (case # FLU-21-06) is  
required to facilitate the proposed DMP modification.  
* The Local Planning Agency (LPA) unanimously recommended approval of the  
request; vote 4-0, based on their agreement with the evidence and findings presented  
by staff. 10 persons appeared at the LPA hearing: one spoke in favor and nine spoke in  
opposition.  
This is a companion case to FLU 21-06 which was heard by the Board of County  
Commissioners on May 24th. The second public hearing for FLU 21-06 is also on the  
October 25, 2022 agenda (Case Number 22-1577A).  
44.  
22-1673A  
Case No. ZON-22-06 (Pinellas County) (second public hearing)  
A request for a change of Zoning from Residential Planned Development  
(4.14 acres) and Preservation/Conservation (7.86 acres) to Facility-Based  
Recreation (12 acres) on approximately 12 acres located on the south  
side of Duval Park Boulevard approximately 400 feet east of 44th Way  
North in Lealman. (Quasi-Judicial)  
Based upon the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and attachments,  
Case No. ZON-22-06 is recommended for approval:  
Recommendation:  
A Resolution approving the application of the County for a change in zoning from  
Residential Planned Development and Preservation/Conservation to Facilities Based  
Recreation (FBR).  
* The applicant is seeking a zoning change on five separate parcels totaling 12 acres.  
* The proposed FBR zoning is consistent with the subject property's Residential Urban  
and Recreation/Open Space Future Land Use Map categories.  
* The requested zoning change is to facilitate planned improvements to Raymond H.  
Neri Community Park.  
* The Local Planning Agency unanimously recommended approval of the request. Two  
persons appeared in favor and no correspondence has been received.  
* This is the second of two required public hearings. Florida Statutes require two public  
hearings for zoning cases initiated by the County that cover more than 10 acres. The  
first Board of County Commissioners public hearing was held on August 16, 2022, to  
take public comment. No members of the public spoke at that hearing.  
45.  
22-1536A  
Ordinance adopting a new Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan to be  
known as PLANPinellas; providing for a new Vision Element, the update  
and replacement of each Element and the associated Future Land Use  
Category Descriptions and Rules, as per State Statute requirements.  
(second public hearing)  
The second of two public hearings for Case Number CP-21-03 (Ordinance). Based  
upon evidence and findings contained in the staff report and attachments, this Case is  
recommended for approval by the Board of County Commissioners, with an effective  
date of January 1, 2023.  
Recommendation:  
* The first of two public hearings was held on June 21, 2022.  
* Thereafter, the State completed its review and provided two comments requesting  
minor changes, as summarized in attachment 3.  
This proposed Ordinance will enact the following changes:  
* The creation of a new Vision Element.  
* The update and replacement of the Goals, Objectives, Policies, and Strategies of  
each Element.  
* The update and replacement of the Future Land Use Category Descriptions and  
Rules.  
46.  
22-1462A  
Petition of Robert D. Saner, Jennifer L. Saner, Ben Warren Gillen, Molly  
Glaser, 2013-1 IH Borrower LP, and Jeffrey L. Gray to vacate the west  
ten feet and east five feet, of the south 260 feet of 18th Street lying north  
of and adjacent to the north right-of-way of Georgia Avenue and ease of  
Block 79 and west of Block 78, Map of Sutherland, Plat Book H1, Page 1,  
Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida, lying in Section 1-28-15,  
Pinellas County, Florida. (Legislative Hearing)  
Approval of the Petition by Robert D. Saner, Jennifer L. Saner, Ben Warren Gillen,  
Molly Glaser, 2013-1 IH Borrower LP, and Jeffrey L. Gray (Petitioners) to vacate the  
west ten feet and the east five feet of the south 260 feet of the 18th Street right-of-way  
in Palm Harbor, with retention of a public utility easement over a portion of the east five  
feet vacated area.  
Recommendation:  
* A 260-foot platted and unimproved right-of-way is located adjacent to the Petitioners'  
properties.  
* Petitioners are requesting a vacation to allow for an increase in property size and to  
resolve existing encroachments in the right-of-way.  
* Staff has no objection to the vacation.  
* If vacated, County staff request vacation be contingent upon the retention of a  
five-foot-wide utility easement over an existing water line on the east side right-of-way  
within the proposed vacation area.  
* If Petition is granted, Board of County Commissioners is asked to adopt the attached  
Resolution pursuant to Section 336, Florida Statutes.  
A Petition Fee in the amount of $750.00 has been received from the Petitioners for this  
request; Authorize the Clerk of the Circuit Court to record the resolution in the public  
records of Pinellas County, and to date and record the easement documents after  
recording of the resolution.  
47.  
22-1729A  
Petition of Antonia M. Raudszus and Justin P. Adams to vacate that  
portion of the 15-foot public utilities easement located in Lot 4, Block 7  
(12077 92nd Way North), Oak Park Subdivision Unit Three, Plat Book 76,  
Page 81, Lying in Section 11-30-15, Pinellas County, Florida.  
(Quasi-Judicial Hearing)  
Approval of the Petition by Antonia M. Raudszus and Justin P. Adams to vacate that  
portion of the 15-foot public utilities easement located on the property at 12077 92nd  
Way North in unincorporated Largo.  
Recommendation:  
* Request is for vacation of a 2.2-foot wide by 41.6-foot-long portion of a 15-foot-wide  
public utility easement.  
* Petitioners are requesting a vacation to resolve an existing encroachment in the  
easement.  
* County staff has no objection to the vacation request.  
* If petition is granted, Board of County Commissioners is asked to adopt the attached  
Resolution pursuant to Florida State Statute 177.101.  
Authorize the Clerk of the Circuit Court to record the Resolution in the public records of  
Pinellas County.  
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Public Hearing Procedures  
The procedure used by the Board in conducting Public Hearings is to have a staff presentation followed by the  
applicant presenting the specific proposal. The Board will then hear comments from the proponents, the  
opponents and a staff summary. The applicant will then be given an opportunity to close and the Board will  
decide on the matter. Public Hearings before the Board are governed by the provisions of Section 134 -14 of  
the Pinellas County Land Development Code as may be modified by Pinellas County Emergency Order. That  
code provides that at the conclusion of each person’s presentation, any speaker may seek the Chairman’s  
permission to ask questions of staff.  
Specifically:  
1. At the conclusion of the presentations by the applicant and any proponents, all affected parties may  
seek the Chairman’s permission to ask questions of or seek clarification from the applicant and/or the  
proponents.  
2. At the conclusion of the presentation by the opponents, all affected parties may seek the Chairman’s  
permission to ask questions of or seek clarification from any opponent.  
The applicant’s closing comments will address testimony subsequent to his or her presentation. Continuing  
rebuttal of other than directly preceding testimony will not be allowed. Because much testimony has already  
been submitted in writing, the following guidelines accommodate efficient presentations:  
1. The applicant should present his or her entire case, including rebuttal, in no more than 20 minutes.  
2. Persons wishing to speak regarding a Public Hearing item may speak for up to three minutes each.  
3. Persons wishing to attend virtually must preregister at pinellascounty.org/comment by 5 p. m. the day  
before the meeting.  
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12:30 P.M., and the remainder of the meeting will continue at 12:30 P.M.  
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