Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners

Pinellas County Cooperative Extension

12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo

www.pinellascounty.org

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

2:00 P.M.

Public Hearings at 6:00 P.M.

Dave Eggers, Chair

Charlie Justice, Vice-Chair

Rene Flowers

Pat Gerard

Janet C. Long

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 Bob Scott, Peace Memorial Church, Clearwater.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

1.

Citizens To Be Heard - Public Comment.

CONSENT AGENDA - Items 2 through 26

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER

2.

Minutes of the in-person and virtual regular meetings held September 9

and 21, 2021.

3.

Vouchers and bills paid from October 10 through November 13, 2021.

Reports received for filing:

4.

5.

Dock Fee Report for the month of October 2021.

State of Florida Constitutional Officer Financial Report for 2020-2021 -

Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, pursuant to

Section 218.36, Florida Statutes.

6.

State of Florida Constitutional Officer Financial Report for 2020-2021 -

Pinellas County Property Appraiser, pursuant to Section 218.36, Florida

Statutes.

7.

8.

State of Florida Constitutional Officer Financial Report for 2020-2021 -

Pinellas County Sheriff, pursuant to Section 218.36, Florida Statutes.

State of Florida Constitutional Officer Financial Report for 2020-2021 -

Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections, pursuant to Section 218.36,

Florida Statutes.

9.

State of Florida Constitutional Officer Financial Report for 2020-2021 -

Pinellas County Tax Collector, pursuant to Section 218.36, Florida

Statutes.

10.

Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller,

Report No. 2021-22 dated October 25, 2021 - Follow-up Audit of the

Observation of the Planning Division’s Annual Physical Inventory of Fixed

Assets.

11.

Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller,

Report No. 2021-23 dated October 25, 2021 - Follow-up Audit of the

Observation of the William E. Dunn Water Reclamation Facility’s Annual

Physical Inventory of Fixed Assets.

12.

13.

Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller,

Report No. 2021-25 dated November 17, 2021 - Follow-up Investigation

of Misuse of County Time and Equipment.

Quarterly Donation Listing of $500 or more for the quarter ended

September 30, 2021.

Miscellaneous items received for filing:

14.

15.

16.

17.

Juvenile Welfare Board Quarterly Financial Statements for the period

ended September 30, 2021.

City of Clearwater Ordinance Nos. 9481-21, 9490-21, and 9493-21

adopted October 7, 2021, annexing certain properties.

City of Safety Harbor Ordinance No. 2021-20 adopted November 5,

2021, annexing certain properties.

City of Safety Harbor Community Redevelopment Agency Resolution No.

2021-01 CRA and City of Safety Harbor Resolution 2021-16 adopted

October 4, 2021, recommending extension of the sunset date and

extending the sunset date, respectively, in accordance with Chapter 163,

Florida Statutes.

18.

19.

City of Seminole Ordinance Nos. 14-2021 and 15-2021 adopted October

12, 2021, annexing certain properties.

City of Largo Notice of Public Hearing held on December 2, 2021,

regarding a conditional use application.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS

Administrative Services

20.

Quarterly report of claim settlements for the period of July 1, 2021

through September 30, 2021.

Accept the receipt and file quarterly report of claim settlements for the period of July 1,

2021 through September 30, 2021.

Recommendation:

County Administrator

21.

Receipt and file report of non-procurement items delegated to the County

Administrator for the period ending November 17, 2021.

Accept the receipt and file report of non-procurement items delegated to the County

Administrator.

Recommendation:

Human Services

22.

Award of bid to FPG Florida, LLC d/b/a Alife Tribute for indigent and

unclaimed burial and cremation services.

Approval of the award of bid to FPG Florida, LLC d/b/a Alife Tribute (Alife) for indigent

and unclaimed burial and cremation services.

Recommendation:

* The services provided under this contract are for the disposition of indigent and

unclaimed bodies as required of the County by Florida Statute Chapter 406.

* The contractor provides all aspects of removal/transport, storage, next of kin due

diligence, cremation/burial and other defined services, with statutory requirements for

next-of-kin discovery and facilitation of claims requiring body storage. Unclaimed

veteran burials are coordinated with the National Cemetery for burial with honors.

* One responsive bid was received from Alife in the amount of $4,056,325.00. Alife

agreed to a lesser upset limit amount of $2,475,000.00 based on past utilization of

package pricing and budgetary constraints. The contract is effective January 1, 2022

through September 30, 2026

21-0248-B(SCB) Indigent Burial and Cremation Services for a total five-year

expenditure of $2,475,000.00 through September 30, 2026 based on the only

responsive, responsible bid received meeting specifications.

Public Works

23.

Award of bid to American Empire Builders, Inc. for the Oakwood Drive

Bridge Replacement project

Approval of the award of bid and execution of agreement with American Empire

Builders, Inc. for the Oakwood Drive Bridge Replacement project.

Recommendation:

* This project consists of the removal of the existing bridge over Stephanie's Channel

and construction of a new bridge. The bridge work will be performed in phases to allow

vehicular passage during construction as this is the sole access point to the island. The

project also includes utility, sidewalk, and storm drainage construction.

* Work is expected to be completed within 460 consecutive calendar days.

* Two bids were received with American Empire Builders, Inc. as the lowest responsive

and responsible bidder in the amount of $3,333,215.61.

* The Small Business Enterprise program commitment for this contract is 10%.

Contract No. 21-0708-CP(AJM): PID No. 001035A; in the amount of $3,333,215.61 with

a duration of 460 consecutive calendar days; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the

Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

Utilities

24.

Award of bid to TLC Diversified, Inc. for the construction of the Keller

Regional Treatment Polyphosphate Building process upgrades.

Approval of the award of bid to TLC Diversified, Inc. for the construction of the Keller

Regional Treatment Polyphosphate Building process upgrades.

Recommendation:

* Two bids received with award recommendation to TLC Diversified, Inc. in the amount

of $1,746,300.00.

* All work is expected to be completed within 365 consecutive calendar days.

* This contract will provide required construction services to expand the building, add a

new roof, air conditioning unit, and replace the chemical feed system equipment within

the Keller Regional Treatment Polyphosphate Building.

* The Small Business Enterprise commitment is 17% for this contract.

Contract No. 21-0616(PLU), PID No. 004355A; in the amount of $1,746,300.00 with all

work completed within 365 consecutive calendar days; Authorize the Chairman to sign

and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

25.

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

Countywide Planning Authority

26.

Countywide Plan Map - 2021 Annual Update.

Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt a resolution accepting the amended

Countywide Plan Map and Direct its filing with the Clerk as the official record copy.

Recommendation:

* This action is taken annually to incorporate all the amendments made to the

Countywide Plan Map throughout the year.

* The Countywide Rules require an annual update and filling of the map at the end of

each fiscal year as the official record.

* An official record copy of the Countywide Plan Map for Fiscal Year 2021, as amended

through August 24, 2021 has been created and is attached.

* Forward Pinellas and the Planners Advisory Committee each voted unanimously to

recommend acceptance and filing of the Countywide Plan Map.

REGULAR AGENDA

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS

Administrative Services

27.

Purchase authorization for requirements of heavy and light duty vehicles

and equipment.

Approval of the purchase authorization and agreements for requirements of heavy and

light duty vehicles and equipment pursuant to the pricing of each cooperative contract

below:

Recommendation:

1.) Florida Sheriffs Association / Florida Association of Counties for utility vehicles,

trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment.

2.) State of Florida, Department of Management Services for light utility vehicles.

3.) Omnia Partners (government purchasing cooperative) for golf carts.

4.) Sourcewell (governmental purchasing cooperative) for grounds maintenance

equipment, sewer equipment, and stump grinders.

* This purchase authorization provides the Fleet Management Division of Administrative

Services a mechanism for the replacement of heavy, medium, and light duty vehicles

and related equipment that have exceeded end-of-life capacity.

* The Fiscal Year 2022 Vehicle and Equipment Purchase Plan (Plan) must be

completed in phases due to supply chain issues. This item constitutes the first phase of

purchases; other vehicles to be purchased in the Plan will be sourced later in the fiscal

year and may require additional Board of County Commissioner consideration.

* This purchase phase contains six fully electric vehicles (3 sedans and 3 vans) and

twenty-four electric golf carts (green colored on the attached spreadsheet).

* Factors utilized to determine end of life include but are not limited to age;

mileage/hours of operation; historical cost as compared to similar vehicles; operating

cost per mile; anticipated and ongoing repairs and overall physical condition.

Contract No. 22-0072-PB in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,663,579.63; Authorize the

Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

Airport

28.

Ranking of firms and agreement with AVCON, Inc. for professional

engineering design services of the new Airco Taxiways.

Approval of the ranking of firms and award of the negotiated agreement with the

number one ranked firm, AVCON, Inc. for professional engineering services related to

the design of new Airco taxiways at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport

(Airport).

Recommendation:

* The purpose of this contract is to provide professional engineering services for the

design and development of bid documents for a new parallel taxiway to Runway 18-36

from the end of Runway 36 to Taxiway "G"; work also includes the reconstruction of

Taxiway "G3".

* Award recommendation to top ranked firm, AVCON Inc. in the amount of

$1,516,305.00 is in accordance with the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act, per

Florida Statute 287.055.

* Four certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subconsultants are included in the

award to AVCON, Inc.: Blue Wing Environmental, LLC., Diversified Professional

Services, Inc., Echo UES, Inc., and Northwest Surveying, Inc. for total SBE fees in the

amount of $101,106.00, or approximately 7% commitment of the total award amount.

Contract No. 21-0552-NC(SS), in the amount of $1,516,305.00 from the notice to

proceed date for a term of eight hundred consecutive calendar days; Authorize the

Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

29.

Ranking of firms and agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc. for

professional engineering services of the Cargo Apron Reconstruction and

Replacement of Runway 9-27.

Approval of the ranking of firms and award of an agreement with the number one

ranked firm, Michael Baker International, Inc. for professional engineering services

related to the reconstruction and replacement of Runway 9-27 at the St.

Pete-Clearwater International Airport.

Recommendation:

* The purpose of this contract is to provide professional engineering design services for

the construction of the Cargo Apron Reconstruction and Replacement of Runway 9-27

with a taxiway project.

* Award recommendation is to the top ranked firm, Michael Baker International, Inc. in

the amount of 1,834,858.45 is in accordance with the Consultants Competitive

Negotiation Act (CCNA), per Florida Statute 287.055.

* Four certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subconsultants are included in the

award to Michael Baker International, Inc.: Blue Wing Environmental, LLC., Echo UES,

Inc., Landis Evans + Partners, Inc., and MC Squared, Inc. for total SBE fees in the

amount of $278,431.14, or approximately 16% commitment to the total award amount.

Contact No. 21-0546-NC (SS), in the amount of $1,834,858.45 from the notice to

proceed date for a term of seven hundred fifty consecutive calendar days; Authorize the

Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

Convention and Visitors Bureau

30.

Agreement with Kaus Media Services for International sales and public

relations representation services in Central Europe.

Approval of the Agreement with Kaus Media Services for International sales and public

relations representation within Central European countries.

Recommendation:

* The contract provides in-market sales and Public Relations (PR) representation

services in Central Europe.

* Sales and PR services are necessary to assist Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)

staff in meeting international tourism program goals and objectives.

* Previously, the CVB contracted with multiple firms for these services.

* Two submittals were received in response to the competitive Letter of Interest, with

Kaus Media Services selected for recommendation of award by the CVB.

Contract No. 21-0675-LI(PW) in an average annual amount of $302,400.00 for a

sixty-month total not to exceed amount of $1,512,000.00 through November 30, 2026;

Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

31.

Contract with Rooster Creative Ltd. d/b/a Rooster for international sales

and public relations representation - UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.

Approval of the contract with Rooster Creative Ltd. d/b/a Rooster for International Sales

and Public Relations Representation - UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.

Recommendation:

* This contract provides in-market sales and public relations (PR) representation

services within the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavian markets.

* Sales and PR representation services are necessary to assist Convention and Visitors

Bureau (CVB) staff in meeting international tourism program goals and objectives.

* Previously the CVB contracted with multiple firms for these services. By combining

services under one contract, the CVB will realize approximately 9.6% or $195,388.26 in

savings when compared to previous pricing.

* Four submittals were received in response to a competitive Letter of Interest, with

Rooster selected for recommendation of award by the CVB.

Contract No. 21-0660-LI(PW) in an average annual amount of $366,000.00 for a

sixty-month total not to exceed amount of $1,830,000.00 through November 30, 2026;

Authorize the Chairman to sign and Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

32.

Local Arts Agency Funding Agreement with Creative Pinellas

Incorporated for marketing and promoting Pinellas County as an arts

community and cultural destination during Fiscal Year 2022.

Approval of the Local Arts Agency Funding Agreement with Creative Pinellas

Incorporated for marketing and promoting the County as a vibrant arts community and

cultural destination in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022.

Recommendation:

* Total commitment is $978,360.00 ($797,360.00 from the Tourist Development Tax

Fund, $145,000.00 from General Fund, and $36,000.00 from Transportation Trust

Fund).

* Overall funding for FY22 increased approximately 36.1% over FY21 mainly due to

approved Decision Package programming.

* The County will receive promotional and marketing benefits, which are detailed in

Exhibit A of the agreement.

* Agreement term is for one year.

Management and Budget

33.

Fiscal Year 2022 Board Budget Resolution to increase the Clerk of the

Circuit Court board funded budget.

Approval of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Budget Resolution pursuant to Florida Statute

section 129.06(2)(b) transferring $1,354,605.00 from the General Fund Reserves for

Contingencies to the Clerk of the Circuit Court for unexpected and special project

expenses related to operational and space improvements.

Recommendation:

* These requests are a result of delayed implementation timelines due to longer than

expected contract negotiations and construction industry disruptions.

* Items requested that require resolution are non-recurring items, except for $48,230.00

in recurring costs for Questica and CaseWare licenses. Beginning in FY23, these

recurring costs will be absorbed into the Clerk's base budget.

* There were no prior Board actions on this item.

Public Works

34.

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application with the Florida Division of

Emergency Management for the replacement and hardening of span wire

supported traffic signals with mast arm traffic signals.

Approval to grant the County Administrator authority to sign the Hazard Mitigation Grant

Program application with the Florida Division of Emergency Management for the

replacement and hardening of span wire supported traffic signals with mast arm traffic

signals.

Recommendation:

* Grant funding will support the hardening of span wire supported traffic signals with

mast arm traffic signals at nine intersections located on major evacuation routes.

* The grant is made available as a result of the Presidential Disaster Declaration for the

COVID-19 Pandemic (FEMA-4486-DR-FL).

* Requested grant funding is $4,387,500.00 (75%); anticipated County match is

$1,462,500.00 (25%). The local match will be proposed for funding in the Fiscal Year

2024 Capital Improvement Program.

* The County Administrator to sign the grant application on behalf of the Board Chair to

allow the County time to finalize the application and meet the submittal deadline of

December 21, 2021.

PID No. 004152A; Project cost is approximately $5,850,000.00, with anticipated grant

funding received amount $4,387,500.00.

35.

Resolution providing authority for use of golf carts within the

unincorporated Bardmoor North Community.

Adoption of a Resolution providing authority for use of golf carts within the

unincorporated Bardmoor North Community.

Recommendation:

* Incorporates authorized golf cart area within unincorporated Bardmoor North.

* In accordance with Section 122-67 of County Code, consideration of speed, volume,

and character of motor vehicle traffic, golf carts may safely travel on and cross these

additional roadways, so long as appropriate signage is posted.

* Section 316.212 of Florida Statutes requires a resolution of support from the Board of

County Commissioners in order to designate the area for golf cart use.

Safety and Emergency Services

36.

Renewal of Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for

Advanced Life Support providers.

Approval of the renewal Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for

the attached list of Advanced Life Support (ALS) providers.

Recommendation:

* COPCNs are issued by Boards of County Commissioners (BCC) in all Counties in

Florida. The certificate allows Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provider agencies to

be licensed by the Florida Department of Health.

* The certificate process ensures there are coordinated and regulated EMS Systems at

a County level.

* Certificates are issued on an annual basis to ensure continuous compliance to the

various standards and requirements.

* There are 25 agencies that have been issued COPCNs by the BCC:

ALS First Responders:

Cities of Clearwater, Dunedin, Gulfport, Largo, Madeira Beach, Oldsmar, Pinellas Park,

Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, St. Pete Beach, St. Petersburg, Tarpon

Springs, Treasure Island, and East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District, Lealman

Special Fire Control District Palm Harbor Special Fire Control & Rescue District and

Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District

ALS Helicopter Ambulances:

Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc., d/b/a Tampa General Hospital - Aeromed

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Inc., d/b/a Med-Trans Corporation - Lifeline All

Children's

Rocky Mountain Holdings, L.L.C., d/b/a Bayflite

Med-Trans Corporation, d/b/a Med-Trans Florida (current COPCN expires December

31, 2022)

Hospitals - Ground - Neonatal/Pediatric Interfacility:

Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Inc.- Lifeline All Children's

BayCare Health System, d/b/a St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, Inc.

Sunstar:

Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority, d/b/a Sunstar

* A COPCN is issued to ALS First Responders, ALS Helicopter, Hospital ground

ambulances, All Children's Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital and Sunstar in accordance

with Section 401.25, Florida Statutes.

* The current COPCN's will expire on December 31, 2021.

* If approved, the new expiration date will be December 31, 2022.

Authorize the Chairman to sign the Certificates.

AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS

Clerk of the Circuit Court

37.

Resolution amending the County’s Investment Policy; amend the

Investment Policy for changes recommended by the Investment

Committee.

Adoption of a resolution amending the County's Investment Policy.

* The Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller (Clerk) is responsible for managing

and administering the County's investments.

Recommendation:

* The Investment Committee comprised of the Clerk, Clerk staff, Office of Management

and Budget staff, and financial advisors reviewed the County's Investment Policy

(Policy) and recommends changes to the Policy.

* The proposed changes will remove outdated language, incorporate best practices,

and clarify ambiguity.

Emergency Medical Services Authority

38.

Reappointment to the Emergency Medical Services Medical Control

Board.

Sitting as the Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Authority, approve

the following reappointment to the EMS Medical Control Board for a two-year term

ending November 2023.

Recommendation:

* Reappointment of Dr. Jennifer Pearson as a primary Hospital Administrator

representative. Dr. Pearson is an Emergency Department Section Chief at C.W. Bill

Young Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

39.

Proposed litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. McKinsey and

Company, Inc. - action for money damages arising from the opioid

epidemic.

Consider authorizing the County Attorney to initiate litigation in the case of Pinellas

County v. McKinsey and Company, Inc.

Recommendation:

40.

Resolution recognizing the efforts of Pinellas County in funding and

providing opioid misuse prevention and treatment services, participation

in the Pinellas County Opioid Task Force, and adoption of the Pinellas

County Opioid Task Force Strategic Plan.

Consideration and approval of a resolution recognizing the efforts of Pinellas County in

funding and providing opioid misuse prevention and treatment services, participation in

the Pinellas County Opioid Task Force, and adoption of the Pinellas County Opioid

Task Force Strategic Plan.

Recommendation:

41.

County Attorney Reports:

- County Redistricting Board Update

- Virtual Meeting Attendance Policy

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

42.

County Administrator Reports.

COUNTY COMMISSION

43.

2022 State Legislative Program.

Approval of the 2022 State Legislative Program.

Recommendation:

* The 2022 State Legislative Program lays out the Board's guiding principles and

priorities for the 2022 Florida Legislative Session.

* The program is a result of discussions with the Board, county staff, and the County's

contracted state government relations firm.

* Priorities include:

o SUPPORT legislation that extends the Special Act requiring non voluntary

annexations of property within the East Lake Tarpon Community to be approved by a

majority vote of electors within the community voting in a referendum.

o SUPPORT the continued use of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at pedestrian

crossings to ensure the safe crossing of pedestrians on our roadways.

o SUPPORT legislation that allows local governments to create local solutions to

identify, inspect, and repair damaged private sanitary sewer laterals.

o SUPPORT efforts by the Florida Waste-to-Energy Coalition that affords local

governments that own WTE facilities the opportunity for additional revenue to offset

solid waste enterprise expenses and capital costs.

o REQUEST funding for the High Point Community Park, a partnership between

Pinellas County and the Pinellas County School District to provide recreational access

to students at High Point Elementary and residents of the High Point community.

o REQUEST State support of the County's efforts to secure federal funding for the

construction of Dunedin Causeway.

* A new guiding principle is included in the program to SUPPORT innovative funding

strategies that address the declining revenue source of transportation funding to

adequately address future transportation needs.

44.

Appointments/reappointments to the Feather Sound Community Services

District, Inc. (Individual appointments by Commissioners Long, Gerard,

Justice, Eggers, Seel, Peters, and Flowers).

Approve seven appointments/reappointments to the Feather Sound Community

Services District, Inc. for a term of one year, beginning January 1, 2022 and ending

December 31, 2022.

Recommendation:

* Each County Commissioner has nominated an individual to be appointed to the

Feather Sound Community Services District, Inc.:

1.) Anne Pollack nominated for reappointment by Commissioner Long

2.) Kevin Chambers nominated for reappointment by Commissioner Gerard

3.) Marshall Deason nominated for reappointment by Commissioner Justice

4.) Adam Shelton nominated for reappointment by Commissioner Eggers

5.) Calvin Warren nominated for appointment by Commissioner Seel

6.) Rob Copenhaver nominated for reappointment by Commissioner Peters

7.) Michael Ludwig nominated for reappointment by Commissioner Flowers

* Worksheet/Ballot has been provided; however, the Clerk may request a verbal vote.

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47.

Appointments/reappointments to the Historic Preservation Board

(Individual appointment by Commissioners Long, Seel, and Flowers).

Approve three appointments to the Historic Preservation Board.

Recommendation:

1.) Jeffrey Brown nominated for reappointment by Commissioner Long

2.) Allison Dolan nominated for appointment by Commissioner Seel

3.) John Barie nominated for reappointment by Commissioner Flowers

* Ballot/worksheet is provided; however, the Clerk may request a verbal vote

Appointments to the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area Advisory

Committee (Board of County Commissioners as a whole).

Approve two appointments to the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area Advisory

Committee for a term of three years, beginning January 1, 2022.

Recommendation:

* Approve two appointments.

* Names can be viewed on the attached list.

* Ballot/worksheet is provided; however, the Clerk may request a verbal vote.

Reappointment to the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency, Inc

(Individual appointment by Commissioner Long).

Approve one reappointment to the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency, Inc. for a

term of 2 years beginning December 1, 2021.

Recommendation:

* Approve one reappointment to the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency, Inc.

* Philip Wagner nominated for reappointment by Commissioner Long.

* Worksheet/Ballot has been provided; however, the Clerk may request a verbal vote.

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49.

Reappointment to the Unified Personnel Board (Board of County

Commissioners as a whole).

Approve one reappointment to the Unified Personnel Board for a two-year term,

beginning January 1, 2022.

Recommendation:

* Approve reappointment of Kenneth Peluso to the Unified Personnel Board.

* Ballot/worksheet is provided; however, the Clerk may request a verbal vote.

Appointment to the Value Adjustment Board (Board of County

Commissioners as a whole).

Approve one appointment to the Value Adjustment Board for a two-year term, from

January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023.

Recommendation:

* Approve one appointment to the Value Adjustment Board.

* Names can be viewed on the attached list.

* Ballot/worksheet is provided; however, the Clerk may request a verbal vote.

50.

County Commission New Business: Pertinent and Timely

Committee/Board Updates, Policy Considerations,

Administrative/Procedural Considerations, and other New Business.

·

2022 Chair Board Appointments

6:00 PM

PUBLIC HEARINGS

AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS

Countywide Planning Authority

51.

Case No. CW 21-13 - City of St. Petersburg

Countywide Plan Map amendment from Activity Center to Activity Center,

regarding 17.91 acres more or less, located at the northwest corner of

Gandy Boulevard and I-275

Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt an ordinance approving Case No.

CW 21-13, a proposal by the City of St. Petersburg to amend the Countywide Plan Map

from Activity Center to Activity Center, regarding 17.91 acres more or less, located at

the northwest corner of Gandy Boulevard and I-275.

Recommendation:

* The amendment area is located east of 28th Street North and north of Gandy

Boulevard, in the Gateway Activity Center, and is part of a larger parent parcel totaling

approximately 93.38 acres, owned by Jabil Circuit, Inc.

* While the Countywide Plan Map category is remaining the same as Activity Center,

the underlying local future land use category is changing from Industrial Limited to

Planned Redevelopment - Commercial (PR-C).

* This land use change must be processed as a Tier II amendment due to the

requirements outlined in Countywide Rules Sections 6.2.2.1 and 6.5.4.4, which

mandate any amendments to an Activity Center which converts a category

corresponding to Employment, Industrial or Target Employment Center to another local

future land use map category are subject to such requirements.

* It is the intent of the developer to build approximately 410 units for multifamily

residential housing, in addition to an approximately 600,000 square feet (sf) of industrial

development. At the local future land use level, residential is not an allowable use under

the Industrial Limited category, hence the proposed amendment to the PR-C category.

* The developer has entered into a Development Agreement with the City, requiring that

at least 200,000 sf of industrial uses be built prior to, or concurrently with, any

multifamily residential uses. Additionally, at least 20 percent of the multifamily

residential units must be designated as workforce housing, pursuant to the City's

definition of such. These residential units will be built on the 17.91 acres of the subject

area and the industrial building(s) will be built on the remainder of the parent parcel.

* This Development Agreement replaces a previous agreement from 2010 which

originally approved the development of 450,000 sf of office space, 500,000 sf of light

industrial, and 50,000 sf of retail on the parent subject property. The new Development

Agreement allows a maximum of 500 multifamily residential units and a maximum of

1,000,000 sf for industrial uses.

* Based on information provided by Pinellas County Economic Development, it is

anticipated that 1,000,000 square feet of general industrial uses on this property could

provide for approximately 531 employees with average annual wages of approximately

$71,085.00, which exceeds the county's average annual salary of $48,901.00.

* The proposed Development Agreement would allow for increased potential target

employment opportunities and higher wages as compared to the previous agreement.

* Forward Pinellas and the Planners Advisory Committee each voted unanimously to

recommend approval of this proposal.

52.

Case No. CW 21-15 - City of Pinellas Park

Countywide Plan Map amendment from Employment, Retail and Services

and Target Employment Center to Retail and Services and Target

Employment Center, regarding 5.25 acres more or less, located

approximately 750 feet southwest of Ulmerton Road and 49th Street

North.

Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt an ordinance approving Case No.

CW 21-15, a proposal by the City of Pinellas Park to amend the Countywide Plan Map

from Employment, Retail and Services and Target Employment Center to Retail and

Services and Target Employment Center.

Recommendation:

* The amendment area is located on the southwest corner of Ulmerton Road and 49th

Street North, behind, and not including, a Shell gas station, and is currently used as a

stormwater pond shared between two existing hotels.

* Currently, the northern portion of the stormwater pond is designated Retail and

Services, and the southern and southwestern portion is designated Employment.

* The amendment area's use as a stormwater pond and the Target Employment Center

overlay will remain unchanged.

* The proposed amendment to Retail and Services will allow the stormwater pond to

match the category of the hotel parcels and allows its associated density to be used for

an adaptive reuse of the two existing hotels.

* The two existing hotels are proposed to be converted into 183 residential multifamily

units, with 8 of these units designated as affordable housing, and approximately 3,747

square feet of retail space.

* Forward Pinellas and the Planners Advisory Committee each unanimously

recommended approval of this proposal.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

53.

Petition of Mikhail A. Fokin, Zilya Ruga, Hugo E. Gonzalez, Rosemary

Craig Gonzalez, Kimble McNeal, and Mary McNeal to vacate the 50-foot

wide right-of-way of Palmetto Avenue lying east of Elm Street and west of

Church Street and also the 10-foot wide alley lying east of and adjacent

to Lots 6 through 10, Block 2 and west of and adjacent to Lots 1 through

5, Block 2, all being a part of Jackson Park Subdivision, Plat Book 4,

Page 1, lying in Section 33-28-16, Pinellas County, Florida. (Legislative

Hearing)

Denial of the petition to vacate a 50-foot wide right-of-way of Palmetto Avenue and also

the 10-foot wide alley based on County staff objections. However, if granted, adopt the

attached resolution pursuant to 336, Florida State Statutes.

Recommendation:

* The petitioners are requesting to vacate a 50-foot wide right-of-way and also a 10-foot

wide alley adjacent to the property located at 728 Elm Street, Safety Harbor.

* The petitioners are requesting the vacation to a) allow for an increase in property size,

b) avoid the need to improve Palmetto Avenue, and c) remain within unincorporated

Pinellas County (i.e. not annex into Safety Harbor).

* County staff recommend denial of the vacation request because the right-of-way and

alley provide the ability to improve stormwater drainage for the surrounding area and

the Palmetto Avenue right-of-way provides connectivity to Church Street and potential

future transportation improvements.

* The 50-foot wide right-of-way of Palmetto Avenue and also the 10-foot wide alley are

being evaluated for transfer from Pinellas County to the City of Safety Harbor (City) for

municipal purposes.

* The City communicated objections of the vacation request because it would create a

"need for easements for public utilities...to be retained or relocated," it "would cause a

substantial detrimental effect upon or substantially impair or deny access to any lot of

record," it "would adversely impact the existing roadway network," and "there is a

present or future need for the right-of-way."

Authorize the Clerk of the Circuit Court to record the resolution in the public records of

Pinellas County.

54.

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 south

260 feet of 18th Street lying north of and adjacent to the north

right-of-way of Georgia Avenue and east 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)

Denial of the petition to vacate the south 260 feet of the 18th Street right-of-way based

on County staff objections. If granted, adopt the attached resolution pursuant to 336,

Florida State Statutes.

Recommendation:

* There is a 260-foot platted and unimproved right-of-way adjacent to the petitioners'

properties.

* The petitioners are requesting the vacation to allow for an increase in property size

and to resolve existing encroachments in the right-of-way.

* County staff recommend denial of the vacation request because the vacation of 18th

Street would result in a "superblock", exceeding the maximum of 900 feet allowed per

the Pinellas County Land Development Code, Section 154-126.

* If vacated, County staff has requested that the vacation be contingent upon the

retention of a 12-foot wide utility easement centered over an existing water line within

the proposed vacation area.

Authorize the Clerk of the Circuit Court to record the resolution in the public records of

Pinellas County.

55.

Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act Resolution for the issuance by the

Pinellas County Health Facilities Authority of its Healthcare Facilities

Refunding and Revenue Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to

exceed $23,000,000.00 on behalf of Mease Life, Inc.

Conduct a public hearing and consider the adoption of a Tax Equity Fiscal

Responsibility Act (TEFRA) resolution granting TEFRA approval of the Pinellas County

Health Facilities Authority Healthcare Facilities Refunding and Revenue Bonds in an

aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $23,000,000.00 on behalf of Mease Life, Inc.

(Borrower).

Recommendation:

* Borrower is requesting issuance of bonds for the purpose of:

a.) Financing, refinancing and reimbursing costs of certain capital expenditures related

to the health facilities of the Borrower

b.) Refunding the Authority's outstanding Health Care Facilities Revenue and Revenue

Refunding Bonds, Series 2013

c.) Refinancing an outstanding commercial note for a borrowing undertaken by

Borrower in 2019

d.) Paying capitalized interest on the Bonds

e.) Funding certain reserve funds

f.) Paying certain costs of issuance of the Bonds

* Borrower is responsible for payments of all fees and expenses.

* Issuance of these bonds will have no fiscal impact on the County.

* Based upon the recommendation of the Pinellas County Health Facilities Authority,

waive the indigent health care fee.

56.

Moratorium relating to Section 14-29, Chapter 14 of the County Code

relating to the expansion of commercial locations engaging in the retail

sale of cats and dogs in Pinellas County.

Conduct a public hearing for a proposed moratorium on the expansion of commercial

locations engaging in the retail sale of cats and dogs in Pinellas County.

Recommendation:

* Approve a one year moratorium on the expansion of commercial locations engaging in

the retail sale of cats and dogs in Pinellas County.

* The Board of County Commissioners intends to examine options appropriate to

Pinellas County to regulate retail pet sales within the county. While examining this

issue, it is in the best interest of the County, and the life, health, safety, and welfare of

residents, animals, and potentially impacted businesses, to avoid the potential

expansion of pet sale activities within Pinellas County.

ADJOURNMENT

Special Accommodations

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asked to contact Pinellas County’s Office of Human Rights by e -mailing such requests to

accommodations@pinellascounty.org at least three (3) business days in advance of the need for reasonable

accommodation. You may also call (727) 464-4882.

Public Participation Procedures

Persons wishing to comment regarding a specific agenda item should do so:

In person - by preregistering at pinellascounty.org/comment or by filling out a comment card with the County

staff person in the meeting room; or,

Virtually - in advance in accordance with the instructions in the notice of this meeting, or on the virtual platform

or phone after preregistering.

Members of the public wishing to make comments on the virtual platform or by phone must preregister by 5

p.m. the day before the meeting. At the scheduled section of the meeting when the item is before the Board of

County Commissioners (Board), the Chairman or Clerk will call on each individual, one by one, to be heard.

Each individual may speak for up to three minutes as may be modified by the Chairman. Comments or

behavior that violate Pinellas County Commission Public Participation and Decorum Rules will be

disconnected. Members of the public who cannot attend at the time an agenda item is before the Board may

offer comments during the Citizens to Be Heard section near the beginning of the meeting. More information is

available at www.pinellascounty.org/BCC_Participation.htm or by calling (727) 464-4400.

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.

Appeals

Persons are advised that, if they decided to appeal any decision made at this meeting/hearing, they will need

a record of the proceeding, and, for such purposes, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the

proceeding is made, which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

If a Board meeting beginning at 9:30 A.M. has not concluded by noon, a recess will be taken from noon to

12:30 P.M., and the remainder of the meeting will continue at 12:30 P.M.

If a Board meeting beginning at 2:00 P.M. has not concluded by 5:30 P.M., a recess will be taken from 5:30 to

6:00 P.M. The remainder of the afternoon agenda will resume at 6:00 P.M., followed by Public Hearings.