Subject:
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Appointment to the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (Individual appointment by Commissioner Peters).
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Recommended Action:
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Approve reappointment to the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority for a three-year term, beginning on October 1, 2024.
• Approve reappointment of Commissioner Brian Scott.
• No ballot needed/voice vote will suffice.
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Background Information:
The authority shall have the right and power to purchase, own and/or operate transit facilities, to contract for transit services, to exercise the power of eminent domain, to conduct studies and contract with other governmental agencies, private companies and individuals. The authority shall have the power to sue and be sued, adopt and use a corporate seal, acquire, hold, lease, etc. real, personal or mixed property, to fix rates, regulate other operators of public transit in this area, to make contracts, enter into management contracts, borrow money and promulgate rules and regulations.
The governing body shall consist of 15 members - one member appointed by the city council of the city of Clearwater from its membership; one member appointed by the city commission of the city of Dunedin from its membership; one member appointed by the city commission of the city of Largo from its membership; one member appointed by the city council of the city of Pinellas Park from its membership; two members appointed by the city council of the city of St. Petersburg from its membership; one member appointed by the combined municipal governing bodies of the cities Oldsmar, Safety Harbor and Tarpon Springs from their membership; one member appointed by the combined municipal governing bodies of cities of Belleair, Belleair Bluffs, Gulfport, Kenneth City, Seminole and South Pasadena from their membership; one member appointed by the combined municipal governing bodies of Belleair Beach, Belleair Shores, Indian Rocks Beach, Indian Shores, Madeira Beach, North Redington Beach, Redington Beach, Redington Shores, St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island from their membership; four members appointed by the BCC from its membership; one member appointed by the BCC and this member may not be an elected official; one member appointed by the city council of St. Petersburg and this member may not be an elected official. Each term shall be three years.
Attachments:
Board Roster
Partner(s):
Brad Miller, Chief Executive Director, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority