Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners  
333 Chestnut Street, Palm Room  
Clearwater, FL 33756  
pinellas.gov  
Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda  
Tuesday, March 24, 2026  
2:00 P.M.  
Public Hearings at 6:00 P.M.  
Dave Eggers, Chair  
Chris Latvala, Vice-Chair  
Rene Flowers  
Vince Nowicki  
Kathleen Peters  
Chris Scherer  
Brian Scott  
Barry A. Burton, County Administrator  
Jewel White, County Attorney  
Ken Burke, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller  
ROLL CALL  
INVOCATION  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS  
1.  
26-0155A  
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Proclamation:  
- Brian Rothey, Assistant Vice President of Quality and Government  
Relations, PARC Center for Disabilities  
- Lisa Stark - PARC resident  
- William Estell - PARC resident  
- Allyssa Terry - PARC resident  
2.  
26-0335A  
Florida Surveyors & Mappers Week Proclamation:  
- Jared Phillips, Field Survey Section Manager, Pinellas County  
- Steve Burnett, Professional Surveyor and Mapper, Pinellas County  
- Johnny Beland, President of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Florida  
Surveying and Mapping Society  
- Alex Parnes, Pasco County Surveyor  
- Marianela (Margie) Soto, Production Program Manager, Pasco County  
Surveying and Mapping  
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD  
3. Citizens To Be Heard - Public Comment.  
26-0149A  
CONSENT AGENDA - Items 4 through 23  
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER  
4.  
5.  
26-0378A  
26-0379A  
Minutes of the regular meetings held January 20 and February 3, 2026.  
Vouchers and bills paid from January 18 through February 21, 2026.  
Reports received for filing:  
6.  
26-0380A  
Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Financial  
Statements, with Summarized Financial Information for the Year Ended  
September 30, 2024.  
7.  
26-0381A  
Pinellas County Property Appraiser Financial Statements, September  
30, 2025.  
8.  
26-0382A  
Pinellas County Sheriff Financial Statements, September 30, 2025, with  
Summarized Financial Information for the Year Ended September 30,  
2024.  
9.  
26-0383A  
26-0384A  
26-0385A  
Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Financial Statements,  
September 30, 2025.  
10.  
11.  
Pinellas County Tax Collector Financial Statements, September 30,  
2025.  
Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller,  
Report No. 2026-01, dated January 27, 2026 - Follow-up Investigation of  
County Administration Abuse of Authority.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
26-0387A  
26-0388A  
26-0389A  
Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller,  
Report No. 2026-02, dated January 28, 2026 - Follow-up Audit of the  
Pinellas County Purchasing Card Administration.  
Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller,  
Report No. 2026-05 dated February 6, 2026 - Audit of Disaster Expense  
Tracking Process for FEMA Reimbursement.  
Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller,  
Report No. 2026-06, dated January 27, 2026 - Investigation of a  
Violation Issued by Pinellas County Animal Services.  
15.  
16.  
26-0390A  
26-0391A  
Report of Expenditures Incurred Under the Incentives, Awards, and  
Recruitment Ordinance No. 07-26, Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 1.  
Quarterly Donation Listing of $1,000 or Greater for the quarter ending  
December 31, 2025, Resolution No. 21-117/Donation Policy.  
Miscellaneous items received for filing:  
17.  
18.  
19.  
26-0393A  
26-0394A  
26-0395A  
City of Clearwater Ordinance Nos. 9866-26 and 9869-26, adopted  
February 5, 2026, annexing certain properties.  
Forward Pinellas Notice of Public Hearing for proposed amendment to  
the Countywide Plan Map, to be held on March 11, 2026.  
Juvenile Welfare Board FY26 Q1 Financials.  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS  
County Administrator  
20.  
26-0154A  
Receipt and file report of non-procurement items delegated to the  
County Administrator for the period ending February 28, 2026.  
Recommendation:  
Accept the receipt and file report of non-procurement items delegated to  
the County Administrator.  
Public Works  
21.  
25-1066A  
Ranking of firms and agreement with Land & Water Engineering  
Science, Inc. for professional engineering services for the Starkey  
Channel 5 Bank Stabilization project.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of the ranking of firms and agreement with Land & Water  
Engineering Science, Inc. for professional engineering services for the  
Starkey Channel 5 Bank Stabilization project.  
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This contract is for professional engineering services for the  
Starkey Channel 5 Bank Stabilization project.  
The banks of Starkey Road Channel 5 consist of very loose sand  
that has been experiencing erosion for decades. Bank failures  
complicate maintenance in multiple ways. This contract will  
determine engineered solutions to stabilize channel banks and  
make access and maintenance safer.  
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One firm submitted a proposal that was evaluated. Purchasing  
extended the solicitation period to ensure adequate attempts for  
competition; however, five firms provided no submission  
responses due to their respective workloads.  
Recommendation to award was made to Land & Water  
Engineering Science, Inc., in the amount of $1,012,560.24 in  
accordance with the Consultants Competitive Negotiations Act  
(CCNA), per Florida Statute 287.055. This amount includes  
$53,624.28 in optional services.  
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Land & Water Engineering Science, Inc. is a Pinellas County  
Certified SBE.  
This agreement will be effective for 1,095 days from issuance of  
notice to proceed from the County.  
Funding for this agreement is available under Starkey Channel 5  
Bank Stabilization project 004135A, included in the Fiscal Year  
(FY) 2026-FY31 Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the Capital  
Fund in the amount of $10,113,000.00 with Local Infrastructure  
Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas).  
Contract No. 25-0437-RFQ-CCNA in the amount of $1,012,560.24;  
Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to  
attest.  
Utilities  
22.  
25-0754A  
Ranking of firms and agreement with ASRus, LLC for the Senate Bill 64  
Compliance Injection Wells.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of the ranking of firms and agreement with ASRus, LLC for the  
Senate Bill 64 Compliance Injection Wells.  
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This contract is for professional non-continuing engineering  
services for the Senate Bill 64 Compliance Injection Wells.  
Two firms submitted proposals and were evaluated with  
recommendation to award the top ranked firm, ASRus, LLC, in  
the amount of $3,598,759.00 in accordance with the Consultants  
Competitive Negotiations Act (CCNA), per Florida Statute  
287.055. This amount includes $327,000.00 in contingency  
funds.  
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ASRus, LLC is a Certified Pinellas County Small Business  
Enterprise.  
This agreement will be effective for seven years from issuance of  
notice to proceed from the County.  
Funding is budgeted under Alternative Wastewater Effluent  
Disposal Facilities project 006176A, included in the Fiscal Year  
(FY) 2026 - FY31 Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the  
Sewer Renewal and Replacement Fund.  
Contract No. 25-0551-RFQ-CCNAC in the amount of $3,598,759.00;  
Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to  
attest.  
COUNTY ATTORNEY  
23.  
26-0262A  
Receipt and file report of civil lawsuits filed against Pinellas County as  
delegated to the County Attorney.  
Recommendation:  
Accept the receipt and file report of civil lawsuits filed against Pinellas  
County.  
REGULAR AGENDA  
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS  
Airport  
24.  
26-0097A  
Public Transportation Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of  
Transportation for the design and construction associated with  
Passenger Terminal Improvements at the St. Pete-Clearwater  
International Airport.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of the Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) FM  
444471-1-94-01 Contract Number G2712 Fourth Amendment with the  
Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the design and  
construction associated with Passenger Terminal Improvements at the  
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).  
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This grant represents Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 additional revenues  
from FDOT’s District 7 Aviation Fund.  
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FDOT’s share is 50% of eligible costs.  
The amount of this grant is $6,000,000.00. The Airport’s share is  
$6,000,000.00.  
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The grant billings will be distributed on a reimbursement basis.  
This grant allows PIE to continue with the funding of the  
Construction Management at Risk, and the Owner’s  
Representative on the terminal project.  
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The expiration date of this PTGA is June 30, 2029. The grant  
funding will be applied to the Passenger Terminal Improvements  
Project # 003343A, included in PIE’s FY26-30 Capital  
Improvement Plan.  
This request is budgeted for in the FY26 Budget of PIE in the  
Airport Revenue and Operating Fund. In the event that future  
fiscal year funding is not available for this project, the County  
maintains the authority to terminate this agreement.  
Construction and Property Management  
25.  
26-0354A  
Amendment No. 1 Guaranteed Maximum Price to the agreement with  
Creative Contractors, Inc. for the North County Service Center.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of Amendment No. 1 Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) to  
the agreement with Creative Contractors, Inc. for the North County  
Service Center.  
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This GMP Amendment increases the contract by $50,037,382.00  
for a revised contract total of $50,134,882.00 for construction  
phase services.  
This contract was awarded by the Board of County  
Commissioners on May 24, 2022, in the amount of $97,500.00  
for a term of seven hundred thirty consecutive calendar days.  
Three certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subconsultants  
are included in this amendment: Bell Architectural, Peninsular  
Mechanical, and Kenstruction Dynamics for total SBE fees in the  
amount of $4,718,000.00, or approximately 9% of the total  
amendment.  
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Funding is budgeted under the North County Service Center  
Design and Construction Project 003904A funded by the General  
Fund and Penny for Pinellas.  
Contract No, 21-0750-CMAR increase in the amount of $50,037,382.00  
for a revised not to exceed total of $50,134,882.00, effective through  
December 21, 2027; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of  
the Circuit Court to attest.  
26.  
26-0258A  
Award of bid to The Diaz/Fritz Group, Inc. for the Palm Harbor  
Recreation Center addition.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of the award of the bid to The Diaz/Fritz Group, Inc. for the  
Palm Harbor Recreation Center addition.  
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Award of contract is for the construction of a 28,000 square foot  
recreation center in Palm Harbor. The new recreation center will  
replace the existing building next to the Senior Centre on the 16th  
Street campus and is ideally situated to serve as an at-risk  
shelter during hurricane evacuations.  
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The Small Business Enterprise commitment for this project is  
15%.  
Seven bids received with award recommendation to The  
Diaz/Fritz Group, Inc as the lowest responsive and responsible  
bidder in the amount of $14,542,252.00, which includes a  
$600,000.00 contingency.  
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All work to be completed within 425 consecutive calendar days  
from the issuance of the notice to proceed.  
Funding for this project is budgeted under the Palm Harbor  
Recreation Center Project 004557A, included in the Capital  
Improvement Program funded by the Penny for Pinellas.  
Bid No. 26-0011-ITB-C; in the amount of $14,542,252.00, with all work  
to be completed in 425 consecutive calendar days; Authorize the  
Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.  
27.  
26-0237A  
Resolution to declare as surplus multiple County-owned properties in  
the City of Clearwater and authorize the County Administrator to utilize a  
competitive request for negotiations process in anticipation of selling the  
properties.  
Recommendation:  
Adoption of a resolution to declare multiple properties in downtown  
Clearwater as surplus, including authorization to advertise the properties  
for sale through a competitive request for negotiations process.  
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Surplus and sale of subject properties will generate substantial  
proceeds for the County.  
Sale of downtown parcels supports County transition to the new  
County campus on Ulmerton Road.  
This resolution declares the subject parcels as surplus per  
County policy and procedures approved by the Board of County  
Commissioners on November 16, 2010, in Resolution 10-235.  
This resolution also hereby waives the requirement for  
establishing a base bid or minimum sale price for the properties  
per County Real Property Procedures section six, approved by  
the Board of County Commissioners on November 16, 2010, in  
Resolution 10-235.  
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This resolution for declaration of surplus and authorization for  
future disposition of the properties has no fiscal impact on  
Pinellas County.  
Convention and Visitors Bureau  
28.  
26-0353A  
Competitive Arts Tourism Grant Program Funding Agreement with  
Creative Pinellas.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of the Competitive Arts Tourism Grant Program Management  
Agreement between Pinellas County and Creative Pinellas, Inc. for the  
management and administration of a competitive arts tourism grant  
program designed to promote and advertise Pinellas County as a  
premier arts and cultural tourism destination.  
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The agreement will be effective upon execution by the Board of  
County Commissioners through December 31, 2026, with  
automatic one-year renewal terms unless terminated in  
accordance with the agreement.  
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The total program funding shall not exceed $500,000.00 per  
Fiscal Year (FY), including $100,000.00 for program  
administration and $400,000.00 for competitive grant awards and  
event production.  
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Funding was unanimously approved by the Tourist Development  
Council on November 19, 2025.  
Funding for this agreement is included in the FY26 Budget, in the  
Tourist Development Fund, funded by Tourist Development Tax  
(TDT).  
29.  
26-0372A  
Fiscal Year 2026 Elite Event Funding recommendation from the Tourist  
Development Council - St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of the Tourist Development Council’s (TDC) recommendation  
of the St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix Elite Event.  
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The Board originally approved the event in the up to amount of  
$125,000.00 on July 22, 2025. The event was scheduled to be  
held in September of 2026.  
On November 24, 2025, VisitSPC staff was informed that the  
rights to the event had been purchased by a new organizer who  
intended to shift the event dates to March 2026.  
These two factors (new organizer, new dates) necessitated a new  
funding application for reconsideration.  
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A new application was submitted on December 19, 2025.  
VisitSPC staff evaluated, scored, and recommended funding in  
the up to amount of $125,000.00 to the TDC on January 21,  
2026.  
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The TDC unanimously recommended funding in the amount of up  
to $125,000.  
This event is anticipated to provide the following return on  
investment:  
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60,000 Attendees  
12,311 Room Nights  
$12.7M Total Economic Impact  
TV Exposure: Commercial Units and In-Broadcast Assets  
on CBS Sports Network, YouTube, SpeedSport  
Consistent with the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approval  
and Board Delegated Authority, the County Administrator or the Director  
of Administrative Services will execute Elite Event agreements, and they  
will appear as delegated items on the Board meeting agenda once final  
terms and marketing deliverables are agreed upon.  
30.  
26-0356A  
Revisions to the Elite Event Funding Program Guidelines for Fiscal Year  
2027  
Recommendation:  
Approval of the revisions to the Elite Event Funding Program Guidelines.  
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The Elite Event Funding Program provides funding for eligible  
major events that generate attendees, visitors, room nights, and  
promotion for the County.  
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Recommended revisions were unanimously approved by the  
Tourist Development Council on February 18, 2026.  
Substantive revisions include:  
1.) Revised funding categories and eligibility.  
2.) Attendee and visitor figures based on data gathered by  
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater.  
3.) Clarified allowable marketing expenses and broadcast  
viewership/assets.  
4.) One year only: Events may not be reduced by more than  
50%.  
Housing & Community Development  
31.  
26-0268A  
Affordable Housing Program project funding recommendation for  
Skyway Flats by ECG Pinellas, LP.  
Recommendation:  
Recommend approval of affordable housing funding for Skyway Flats by  
ECG Pinellas, LP.  
It is further recommended that the County Administrator be authorized  
to negotiate and approve terms and conditions, and the final funding  
amount not to exceed the Board of County Commissioners’ approved  
amount.  
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The funding recommendation for Skyway Flats by ECG Pinellas  
LP is $6.0M for land acquisition costs.  
The project is a new construction development of 174 multi-family  
affordable apartment units located at 3600 34th Street South in  
St. Petersburg that will serve families with incomes less than  
80.0% AMI, including 10.0% set aside for youth aging out of  
foster care.  
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The Land Use Restriction Agreement associated with the land  
acquisition funding will ensure a 99-year affordability period.  
The total development cost is estimated to be $76,815,755.00.  
Other sources of funding include Raymond James Tax Credit  
Equity ($29,836,015.00), R4 Capital ($20,046,000.00), ECG  
Pinellas, LP ($4,150,000.00), FHFC Live Local Act SAIL ($8.3M)  
and Deferred Developer Fee ($8,483,740.00). The development  
is not eligible for the annual Multifamily Property Tax Exemption.  
Next steps: County staff will complete additional due diligence  
activities including, but not limited to, acquiring a third-party  
appraisal and financial analysis.  
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Including this item, the total amount of Penny IV affordable  
housing funds committed is $91,221,962.28.00 out of the  
$94,089,763.00 currently estimated in all ten years of Penny IV.  
32.  
26-0185A  
Affordable Housing Program project funding recommendation for a  
35-unit multifamily housing development by Homeless Empowerment  
Program.  
Recommendation:  
Recommend approval of affordable housing funding for a 35-unit  
multifamily project by Homeless Empowerment Program.  
It is further recommended that the County Administrator be authorized  
to negotiate and approve terms and conditions, and the final funding  
amount not to exceed the Board of County Commissioners’ approved  
amount.  
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The funding recommendation for the 35-unit project by Homeless  
Empowerment Program (HEP) is $1.75M of federal HOME-ARP  
funding for construction costs.  
The project is a new construction development of 35 multi-family  
affordable apartment units located at 1718 North Betty Lane, in  
Clearwater that will serve the homeless population with incomes  
less than 80.0% AMI.  
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The Land Use Restriction Agreement associated with the  
construction funding will ensure a 15-year affordability period.  
Next steps: County staff will complete additional due diligence  
activities including, but not limited to, loan underwriting and  
financial analysis.  
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The total development cost is estimated to be $10,060,325.00.  
Other sources of funding include HEP Foundation Campaign  
Gifts and Pledges ($5,425,060.00), HEP Endowment  
($1,495,265.00), and City of Clearwater HOME-ARP ($1.39M).  
The development is not eligible for the annual Multifamily  
Property Tax Exemption.  
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Funding for this program is included in the Fiscal Year 2026  
Budget for the Housing and Community Development  
Department in the Community Development Grant Fund.  
Human Services  
33.  
25-1938A  
Letter of Agreement authorizing Crime Stoppers Trust Fund  
Management for Fiscal Years 2026-2029.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of the Letter of Agreement authorizing Crime Stoppers of  
Tampa Bay, Inc. to apply for, receive, and expend Crime Stoppers Trust  
Fund monies for Fiscal Years 2026-2029.  
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The Crime Stoppers Trust Fund grant award program engages  
the community, law enforcement and the media in a unified  
attempt to reduce crime.  
From 2001 through 2026, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office  
housed the Crime Stoppers of Pinellas program and managed all  
programmatic and financial aspects of the annual grant awards.  
Effective July 1, 2026, Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay will merge  
with Crime Stoppers of Pinellas and manage program services  
for Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas Counties.  
The Letter of Agreement is required by the Florida Office of the  
Attorney General every three years to document the partnership  
between the County and the Crime Stoppers organization that  
provides services to the citizens and law enforcement agencies  
within its jurisdiction.  
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This agreement has no fiscal impact on Pinellas County.  
Management and Budget  
34.  
26-0101A  
Increase to the upset limit with Amazon.com Services LLC d/b/a  
Amazon Business for Online Marketplace.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of the increase to the upset limit with Amazon.com Services  
LLC d/b/a Amazon Business for Online Marketplace.  
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This purchase authorization provides a countywide centralized  
platform with oversight and control of a variety of maintenance,  
repair, and operation items utilizing Amazon’s Online Marketplace  
services for all departments and Appointing Authorities as  
needed or required.  
This request increases the upset limit by $3,750,000.00 to  
provide capacity to all County departments and Appointing  
Authorities for purchases through May 5, 2030, utilizing OMNIA  
Partners, Public Sector Contract No. LS4679.  
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This purchase authorization was approved by the County  
Administrator on June 30, 2025.  
This contract is used on an as-needed basis with no obligation to  
spend the full amount of the contract or to spend in any given  
year. Funding for this authorization is included in the Fiscal Year  
2026 Budget in multiple funds in multiple Departments that  
partake in the P-Card program. As this is a countywide contract, it  
can be utilized by other departments requiring operating supplies.  
Approval of the use of any other funds and whether budgetary  
conditions are met will need to be made on a  
department-by-department basis. Appropriations for subsequent  
years will be contingent on future budgets.  
Increase contract No. 25-0694-PB in the amount of $3,750,000.00 for a  
revised total contract amount of $5,000,000.00 effective through May 5,  
2030.  
Parks and Conservation Resources  
35.  
25-1541A  
Real property donation agreement to accept the donation of two parcels  
of submerged land (approximately 8.9 acres) on Lake Seminole from  
Vivian E. Lurie, Successor Trustee of the Edward J. Lurie Trust.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of a real property donation agreement to accept the donation  
of two parcels of submerged land (approximately 8.9 acres) in Lake  
Seminole from Vivian E. Lurie, Successor Trustee of the Edward J.  
Lurie Trust, and acceptance of the property into the County’s real  
property inventory at closing.  
· The property owner (surviving spouse of donor) approached the  
County about accepting a donation of the property, because it  
adjoins Parks and Conservation Resources (Parks) 258-acre  
Lake Seminole Park (Park).  
· Property information from County Property Appraiser:  
o Parcel #14-30-15-70578-300-0700, 7.62 acres, 2025  
Just/Market Value = $6,554.00.  
o Parcel #15-30-15-00000-410-0100, 1.28 acres, 2025  
Just/Market Value = $1,080.00.  
o Combined 2025 Just/Market Value (8.9 acres) =  
$7,634.00.  
· These parcels improve Public Works’ access to a stormwater  
outfall that drains to Lake Seminole as well as overall lake  
maintenance.  
· These are donations and do not financially impact the County.  
Funding for the larger environmental lands project is budgeted  
under Environmental Lands Acquisition, project 002168A,  
included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan,  
funded by the Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for  
Pinellas), in the amount of $2,978,000.00.  
Authorize the Chairman to execute the agreement and the Real  
Property Division staff to handle the closing of the transaction.  
Public Works  
36.  
26-0169A  
2026 Surface Transportation Block Grant Funding application for the  
construction of East Lake Road from south of Curlew Road to north of  
Trinity Boulevard.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of the 2026 Surface Transportation Block Grant Funding  
application seeking funding for the construction of East Lake Road from  
south of Curlew Road to north of Trinity Boulevard.  
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The grant request is $71,000,000.00 for construction of project  
for Fiscal Years 2031 through 2035.  
While final construction design has not been decided, the project  
will seek to reconfigure intersections for improved traffic flow,  
increased traffic carrying capacity and possibly widen the  
roadway footprint.  
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The proposed County match is $70,400,00.00.  
The County’s contribution is anticipated to be funded by the  
Penny for Pinellas.  
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Funding for this project is budgeted under East Lake Road (CR  
611) from south of Curlew Road to north of Trinity Boulevard. (CR  
966) Project 003879A, included in the Capital Improvement Plan,  
anticipated to be funded by the Penny for Pinellas.  
PID 003879A; Total estimated project cost is $141,400,000.00; grant  
funding request is $71,000,000.00 with a $70,400,000.00 County match.  
37.  
26-0345A  
Agreement and certificate transfer request with Ozark Services, Inc. for  
the purchase of voluntary cleanup tax credits.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of the agreement and certificate transfer request with Ozark  
Services, Inc. for the purchase of voluntary cleanup tax credits (VCTCs).  
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This agreement memorializes the purchase of the VCTCs by the  
investor (Ozark), identified through our contracted broker  
(Cherrytree), and the certificate transfer request allows the state  
to release the tax credits from Pinellas to the investor.  
Brokerage services for the sale of the VCTCs was awarded to  
Cherrytree Group, LLC (Cherrytree) in the amount of  
$332,058.95 on February 17, 2026, by the Board of County  
Commissioners (BCC). Cherrytree subsequently secured the  
investor, Ozark Services, Inc.  
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This agreement has no fiscal impact as the broker agreement in  
the amount of $332,058.95 was previously approved by the BCC.  
Contract No. 26-0037-ITB-R in the revenue total of $332,058.95,  
approved by the BCC on February 17, 2026. This agreement and  
certificate transfer request has no fiscal impact; Authorize the Chairman  
to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.  
38.  
26-0339A  
Construction Change Order No. 1 with Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. for  
the 71st Street North, from 38th Avenue North to 54th Avenue North,  
Roadway, Drainage, and Sidewalk Improvements Project partially  
funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of Change Order No. 1 with Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. for  
the 71st Street North, from 38th Avenue North to 54th Avenue North,  
Roadway, Drainage, and Sidewalk.  
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This Change Order adds funds to cover replacement of a 24-inch  
reclaimed water main.  
During construction, an unanticipated conflict was identified  
between an existing 24-inch reclaimed water main and a  
proposed storm sewer pipe, in addition one of the valves was  
found to be inoperable and it will be replaced.  
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Increase Agreement by $385,000.00 due to unforeseen  
conditions and extend the agreement by 60 days to revised final  
completion of January 11, 2027.  
This cost will be funded by the Water, Sewer and Reclaimed  
Water Relocation Projects Program Project 000831A, funded by  
the Sewer Renewal & Replacement fund  
The Board of County Commissioners awarded Kamminga &  
Roodvoets, Inc.in the amount of $15,375,809.15, on September  
25, 2024.  
Funding for this project is budgeted under the 71st Street North  
Roadway and Sidewalk Improvement from 38th Avenue North to  
54th Avenue North Project 004539A, funded by the Penny for  
Pinellas and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and funded  
by the Water, Sewer and Reclaimed Water Relocation Projects  
Program Project 000831A, funded by the Sewer Renewal &  
Replacement fund, included in the Capital Improvement Plan.  
Contract No. 24-0800-ITB-C increase for $385,000.00 for a revised  
agreement amount of $15,760,809.15, add 60 days final completion  
January 11, 2027; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the  
Circuit Court to attest.  
39.  
26-0344A  
Construction Change Order No. 1 with Kamminga & Roodvoets for  
Whitney Road and Wolford Road intersection and roadway  
improvements.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of Change Order No. 1 with Kamminga & Roodvoets for  
Whitney Road and Wolford Road intersection and roadway  
improvements.  
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The primary purpose of this project is to address erosion of the  
roadway. The project includes a larger box culvert under the  
roadway and shifting the roadway alignment away from the creek.  
Change order No. 1 increases the contract by $950,381.76. It is  
required to address quantity overruns, which include unsuitable  
material removal, embankment, Class IV Concrete Culverts, 8”  
water main removal, 8” water main installation, and utility conflicts  
with City of Largo assets.  
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This contract was awarded by the Board on July 30, 2024, for  
$13,190,311.90.  
Funding for this project is budgeted under the Whitney Road and  
Wolford Road intersection and Roadway Improvements Project  
002109A, funded by the Penny for Pinellas, the American  
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and Multimodal Impact Fees, as well  
as funded by the Water, Sewer and Reclaimed Water Relocation  
Projects Program Project 000831A, funded by the Sewer  
Renewal & Replacement fund, included in the Capital  
Improvement Plan. The increase to the Pinellas County Public  
Works Transportation portion will be funded by the Penny for  
Pinellas and ARPA with underspent funds from the Old  
Coachman Road over Alligator Creek Bridge Replacement  
Project 001034A. The increase to the Utilities portion will be  
funded by sewer funds from the County Sewer and Reclaimed  
Water Relocation Projects Program Project 000831A and the City  
of Largo.  
Contract No. 24-0698-ITB-C will increase in the amount by $950,381.76  
for a revised agreement amount of $14,140,693.66; Authorize the  
Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.  
40.  
26-0330A  
Emergency Watershed Protection program forms for the Natural  
Resources Conservation Service for restoration and stabilization for  
various channels throughout unincorporated County.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program forms  
for submission to Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for  
restoration and stabilization (Project) of various channels throughout  
unincorporated County.  
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EWP is a federal emergency recovery program assisting  
communities in recovering from natural disasters.  
Application to NRCS for EWP was submitted on November 14,  
2024.  
Funding is provided to assist with recovery from the impacts of  
Hurricane Milton and used to restore and stabilize the banks of  
various channels, including sections of Smith Bayou Channel/Bee  
Branch, Curlew Creek/Jerry Branch and multiple locations along  
Joe’s Creek,  
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County has been approved for funding and is pending formal  
agreement with NRCS.  
Execution of forms SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance,  
SF-424D Assurances - Construction Programs, and Certification  
Regarding Lobbying (Legistar Attachments 1-3) by the Chairman  
is required.  
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The NRCS EWP Program funding is not reflected in the Fiscal  
Year 2026 Budget. NRCS grant funded activities will become new  
project requests and budgeted in the Capital Improvement Plan,  
subject to BCC approval.  
NRCS has approved the County for an amount of $29,442,604.00 which  
covers 100% of construction costs, not to exceed $26,766,004.00, and  
construction-related technical services calculated at 10% of the  
construction cost, not to exceed $2,676,600.40. No match is required.  
41.  
26-0293A  
Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group,  
Inc. for professional engineering design services for Joe’s Creek  
Restoration and Greenway Trail project.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of the Fourth Amendment with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.  
for professional engineering design services for Joe’s Creek Restoration  
and Greenway Trail project  
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The contract was awarded for Phase I - Preliminary Engineering  
Report of stormwater improvements and a greenway trail along  
Joe’s Creek from 37th Street North to 66th Street North.  
This fourth amendment provides for Phase II final design and  
permitting as outlined in the original agreement for an increase of  
$7,073,919.00 and extends the contract an additional 1,092  
consecutive calendar through construction completion to October  
2, 2029.  
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The contract was awarded by the Board of County  
Commissioners on September 22, 2022, in the amount of  
$967,318.86 for Phase I only. The First, Second and Third  
Amendments were approved for time only extensions collectively  
adding 1,030 consecutive calendar days to the contract duration.  
There is sufficient funding for this work included within the Capital  
Improvement Program, PID No. 004116A, Joe’s Creek and  
Greenway Trail. This amendment will shift currently budgeted and  
available funds from construction to design services which will  
result in less available funding for construction. Additional funding  
for construction will be requested in a future budget.  
Contract No. 21-0003-NC, PID 004116A; in the total not to exceed  
amount of $8,041,237.86, through October 2, 2029; Authorize the  
Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.  
42.  
26-0288A  
Local Agency Program Agreement and resolution with the Florida  
Department of Transportation for funding construction and construction  
engineering inspection services on the Dunedin Causeway/City of  
Dunedin project.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of the Local Agency Program Agreement and Resolution with  
the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for funding  
construction and construction engineering inspection (CEI) services on  
the Dunedin Causeway/City of Dunedin project.  
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The project consists of permanent construction repairs along the  
Dunedin Causeway that sustained damage during Hurricane  
Helene. Restoration will focus on eroded right-of-way; shoreline  
stabilization; and bridge repair.  
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FDOT will fund up to $1,317,790.00 for construction and CEI  
services. Total project cost $1,423,214.00.  
Construction and CEI services to be completed by County Staff.  
The County match requirement for this project is $105,424.00.  
Construction to be completed by December 2026.  
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Funding for this Local Agency Program Agreement is budgeted in  
the Transportation Roadway Operation Budget in the General  
Fund. Reimbursement will be refunded to the General Fund.  
FDOT FPN: 456525-2-58/68-01; Grant funding in the amount of  
$1,317,790.00; total project cost $1,423,214.00; Agreement term ends  
April 27, 2027.  
Utilities  
43.  
26-0183A  
Agreements and disclosures with Duke Energy for Interruptible General  
Service - Rate Schedules Interruptible Services-2 and Interruptible  
Services Tier-2 at the William E. Dunn Water Reclamation Facility.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of the agreements and disclosures with Duke Energy for  
Interruptible General Service - Rate Schedules Interruptible Services-2  
and Interruptible Services Tier-2 at the William E. Dunn Water  
Reclamation Facility.  
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Agreements allow the Dunn facilities to continue benefiting from  
Duke Energy’s Interruptible Service Program, providing  
substantial monthly savings.  
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Three agreements and three disclosures are for north and south  
onsite, and one offsite facility locations.  
Two Capital Improvement Projects that are already budgeted in  
the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Adopted Budget, W.E. Dunn Electrical  
Improvements and W.E. Dunn Off-site Reclaim Pump Station  
Improvements, involve relocating transformers. This triggers new  
accounts that require signed documents for interruptible service.  
Entering into these agreements, by themselves, does not cause  
any additional fiscal impact on Pinellas County. The estimated  
annual operating savings of $144,000.00 due to these  
agreements were not anticipated in the FY26 Adopted Budget in  
the Utilities Department. The agreement has a five-year term that  
expires April 30, 2031.  
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PID No. 003409A and 003747A; savings is approximately $48,000.00  
annually per transformer, totaling an estimated $144,000.00 per year for  
a five-year period; Agreements expire April 30, 2031.  
44.  
26-0251A  
Change Order No. 2 with QRC Inc. for Fiscal Year 2024-2026 annual  
water and reclaimed water repairs and extensions work order contract.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of Change Order No. 2 with QRC Inc. for Fiscal Year (FY)  
2024-2026 annual water and reclaimed water repairs and extensions  
work order contract.  
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This work order contract was awarded for repair, rehabilitation,  
and replacement of water and reclaimed water pipes, manholes,  
and other infrastructure, including emergency repairs on an  
as-needed basis.  
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Change Order No. 2 increases the agreement by $5,000,000.00  
with no change to unit pricing. There is no time extension  
associated with this change order.  
The additional funds are necessary to ensure continuous and  
uninterrupted capability to respond to water and reclaimed water  
emergencies, uphold a high level of service for Pinellas County  
customers, and mitigate risks of service disruptions and property  
damage for the remainder of the current contract term.  
The Board of County Commissioners awarded the contract to  
QRC Inc. in the amount of $5,750,840.00, on January 28, 2025.  
Change Order No. 1 corrected a scrivener's error in the  
agreement.  
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This contract is used on an as-needed basis with no obligation to  
spend the full amount of the contract or to spend in any given  
year. Funding for this authorization is included in the FY26  
Budget in multiple operating and capital funds, with obligation  
occurring upon issuance of work order assignments (purchase  
orders). Funding is determined by the individual work order  
assignment sourced to the agreement, and actual expenditures  
are contingent upon work completed.  
Bid No. 24-1061-ITB-C, increase the agreement by $5,000,000.00 for a  
revised agreement amount of $10,750,840.00; Authorize the Chairman  
to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.  
AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS  
Housing Finance Authority  
45.  
26-0209A  
Resolution approving the TEFRA hearing for Multifamily Housing  
Revenue Bonds by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County to  
finance a multifamily residential rental housing project Largo Station.  
Recommendation:  
Adopt a resolution allowing the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas  
County (HFA) to authorize a public hearing in connection to the  
financing of a multifamily residential rental housing project through the  
issuance of tis Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, in a principal  
amount not to exceed $19.0M for the benefit of SP Station LLC, a  
Florida limited liability company, or one of its affiliates.  
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The conduit financing transaction proceeds were loaned to SP  
Station LLC (the borrower/developer) to help finance the  
acquisition, construction and equipping of a 168 unit multifamily  
rental housing facility for persons or families of moderate, middle  
or lesser income within the City of Largo, Pinellas County, to be  
known as Largo Station, to be located at 800 8th Avenue  
Southeast, Largo, Florida.  
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No County General Funds are required. All lendable funds are  
generated from the sale of tax-exempt housing bonds through the  
HFA and the sale of 4.0% low-income housing tax credits from  
the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. The other sources of  
funding for the project include a draw-down construction loan of  
$28.5M from Bank OZK and subsequent permanent loan of  
$19.0M from Grand bridge Real Estate Capital. Other key  
financing sources will include $22,530,248.00 of Low-Income  
Housing Tax Credit equity provided by Raymond James; $10.0M  
of Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Relief funding  
from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation and $7,917,840.00  
in deferred developer fee. The applicant also plans to apply for  
Penny for Pinellas funding for the land cost associated with the  
development.  
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This item has no fiscal impact on the County. The HFA is a  
dependent special district of Pinellas County. Conduit financings  
pledge neither the HFA’s nor the County’s credit, and neither are  
responsible for payment of the debt except from funds received  
from the borrower (in this case the developer).  
46.  
26-0211A  
Resolution approving the TEFRA hearing for Multifamily Housing  
Revenue Bonds by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County to  
finance a multifamily residential rental housing project Bay Pointe  
Tower.  
Recommendation:  
Adopt a resolution allowing the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas  
County (HFA) to authorize a public hearing in connection to the  
financing of a multifamily residential rental housing project through the  
issuance of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, in a principal  
amount not to exceed $15.7M for the benefit of Bay Pointe Preservation,  
LP, a Florida limited partnership, or its affiliate, duly organized and  
existing under the laws of the State of Florida.  
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The conduit financing transaction proceeds were loaned to Bay  
Pointe Preservation, LP (the borrower/developer) to help finance  
the acquisition, rehabilitation and equipping of a 210 unit  
multifamily rental housing facility for persons or families of  
moderate, middle or lesser income within the City of South  
Pasadena, Pinellas County, known as Bay Pointe Tower, located  
at 880 Oleander Way South, South Pasadena, Florida.  
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The property currently operates under a Section 236 Agreement,  
restricting 100.0% of units to residents earning at or below 80.0%  
AMI. Additionally, 105 units (50.0%) are supported by a Section 8  
Project-Based Voucher (PBV) contract administered by the St.  
Petersburg Housing Authority (SPHA), which remains in place  
until 2029. The Developer anticipates entering into a new PBV  
Housing Assistance Payments contract with SPHA for an  
additional 20-year term in conjunction with bond closing.  
No County General Funds are required. All lendable funds are  
generated from the sale of tax-exempt housing bonds through the  
HFA and the sale of 4% low-income housing tax credits from the  
Florida Housing Finance Corporation. The other sources of  
funding for the project in $47,723,000.00 of construction and  
equity bridge financing which will be paid down to $15,695,073.00  
of tax-exempt permanent financing and $16,130,209.00 of  
taxable permanent financing at conversion from Merchants Bank  
of Indiana, $17,663,856.00 of LIHTC equity provided by  
Merchants Capital and $5,768,084.00 of deferred developer fee.  
This item has no fiscal impact on the County. The HFA is a  
dependent special district of Pinellas County. Conduit financings  
pledge neither the HFA’s nor the County’s credit, and neither are  
responsible for payment of the debt except from funds received  
from the borrower (in this case the developer).  
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47.  
26-0212A  
Resolution approving the TEFRA hearing for Multifamily Housing  
Revenue Bonds by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County to  
finance a multifamily residential rental housing project Skyway Flats.  
Recommendation:  
Adopt a resolution allowing the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas  
County (HFA) to authorize a public hearing in connection to the  
financing of a multifamily residential rental housing project through the  
issuance of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, in a principal  
amount not to exceed $21.0M ECG Pinellas, LP, a Florida limited  
partnership, or one of its affiliates.  
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The conduit financing transaction proceeds were loaned to  
Elmington Affordable, LLC (the borrower/developer) to help  
finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of a 174 unit  
multifamily rental housing facility for persons or families of  
moderate, middle or lesser income within the City of St.  
Petersburg, Pinellas County, to be known as Skyway Flats, to be  
located on 38th Avenue South, north east of the intersection of  
38th Avenue South and 34th Street South, St. Petersburg,  
Florida.  
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No County General Funds are required. All lendable funds are  
generated from the sale of tax-exempt housing bonds through the  
HFA and the sale of 4.0% low-income housing tax credits from  
the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. R4 Capital has issued  
a letter of intent to provide both construction and permanent  
financing for the Project in the form of $21.0M of tax-exempt  
construction-to-perm financing and $19.0M of taxable debt during  
the construction period. Other key financing sources will include  
$29,836,011.00 of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity  
provided by Raymond James; $8.3M of State Apartment  
Incentive Loan program funding from the Florida Housing  
Finance Corporation; $4,150,000.00 of self-sources financing;  
and $8,474,070.00 in deferred developer fees. The Applicant also  
plans to apply for Pennies for Pinellas funding for the land cost  
associated with the development.  
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This item has no fiscal impact on the County. The HFA is a  
dependent special district of Pinellas County. Conduit financings  
pledge neither then HFA’s nor the County’s credit, and neither  
are responsible for payment of the debt except from funds  
received from the borrower (in this case the developer).  
48.  
26-0213A  
Resolution approving the TEFRA hearing for Multifamily Housing  
Revenue Bonds by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County to  
finance a multifamily residential rental housing project Wyngate  
Apartments.  
Recommendation:  
Adopt a resolution allowing the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas  
County (HFA) to authorize a public hearing connection to the financing  
of a multifamily residential rental housing project through the issuance of  
its Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, in a principal amount not to  
exceed $25.0M for the benefit of Wyngate Apartments, LLC, a Florida  
limited liability company, or one of its affiliates.  
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The conduit financing transaction proceeds were loaned to  
Wingate Apartments, LLC (the borrower/developer) to help  
finance the acquisition, rehabilitation and equipping of a 264-unit  
multifamily rental housing facility for persons or families of  
moderate, middle or lesser income within St. Petersburg, Florida,  
known as Wyngate Apartments, located at 391 112th Avenue  
North, St. Petersburg, Florida.  
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No County General Funds are required. All lendable funds are  
generated from the sale of tax-exempt housing bonds through the  
HFA and the sale of 4.0% low-income housing tax credits from  
the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. The other sources of  
financing include $25.0M of tax-exempt immediate permanent  
financing and $15,840,000.00 of taxable immediate permanent  
financing provided by Berkadia, $28,021,870,00 of Low-Income  
Housing Tax Credit equity provided by CREA, LLC,  
$21,420,000.00 of equity bridge financing provided by Citizens  
Bank, $22,305,726.00 of self-sourced capital from Spira Equity  
Partners, and $2,398,590.00 of deferred developer fee. If  
available, the Applicant will also pursue an allocation of Recycled  
Bonds up to $15,840,000.00 to help lower the borrowing costs on  
that portion of the senior mortgage.  
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This item has no fiscal impact on the County. The HFA is a  
dependent special district of Pinellas County. Conduit financings  
pledge neither the HFA’s nor the County’s credit, and neither are  
responsible for payment of the debt except from funds received  
from the borrower (in this case the developer).  
COUNTY ATTORNEY  
49.  
26-0300A  
Amendment to Legal Services Agreement in the case of Pinellas County  
v. American Empire Builders, Inc., et al. - Circuit Civil Case No.  
24-005706-CI - contract dispute regarding the Crosswinds and  
Westwinds Bridge Replacement contract.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement in the case of  
Pinellas County v. American Empire Builders, Inc, et al. - Circuit Civil  
Case No. 24-005706-CI.  
50.  
51.  
26-0318A  
Authority to initiate litigation in the case of Ryan Brinson v. Pinellas  
County, et al. - crossclaim against Cigna Health and Life Insurance  
Company in case number 26-000632-CI.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of authority to file a crossclaim for breach of contract against  
Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company.  
26-0319A  
Dual legal representation with Banker Lopez Gassler, P.A.  
Recommendation:  
Approval for the law offices of Banker Lopez Gassler, P.A. to engage in  
dual legal representation with Pinellas County and various other clients.  
Delegate to the Chair the authority to execute the attached and any  
updated Waiver of Conflict of Interest.  
52.  
26-0182A  
Proposed ratification of initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas  
County v. Stacey Fitzgerald; County Court Case No. 26-001152-CO -  
petition for custody of cruelly or neglectfully treated animal.  
Recommendation:  
Ratification of the Chair’s approval of authority to initiate litigation  
against Stacey Fitzgerald.  
53.  
54.  
55.  
26-0296A  
Proposed settlement in the case of James Fletcher v. Pinellas County;  
Circuit Civil Case No. 22-005016-CI.  
Recommendation:  
Consideration of the proposed settlement in the case of James Fletcher  
v. Pinellas County.  
26-0295A  
Proposed settlement in the case of Shonna Murphy v. Pinellas County;  
Circuit Civil Case No. 25-001027-CI.  
Recommendation:  
Consideration of the proposed settlement in the case of Shonna Murphy  
v. Pinellas County.  
26-0150A  
County Attorney Reports.  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR  
56. County Administrator Reports:  
26-0151A  
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Penny IV Affordable Housing Program Update  
COUNTY COMMISSION  
57.  
25-1876A  
Appointments to the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board  
(Board of County Commissioners as a whole).  
Recommendation:  
Approve two appointments to the Pinellas County Construction  
Licensing Board (PCCLB). One appointment will be to fill a current  
vacancy set to expire on September 30, 2026, for a residential  
contractor. The second will be to fill the vacancy of South County  
Building Official that does not expire. These appointments are by the  
Board of County Commissioners as a whole.  
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Two vacancies:  
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Residential Contractor who is licensed to do business in  
the state and is actively engaged in the profession.  
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This current vacancy occurred due to the passing of  
Mr. William Sheehan, who was serving his second  
term on the PCCLB.  
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The applicant who fills this position will complete the  
current term that will expire September 30, 2026,  
but will be eligible for reappointment.  
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South County Building Official from one of the following  
municipalities: St. Petersburg, South Pasadena, Gulfport,  
Seminole, Kenneth City, or Pinellas Park.  
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Government building officials are not term limited.  
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Names of applicants can be viewed on attached ballot.  
The Clerk will disseminate the ballots to the commissioners.  
58.  
26-0032A  
Appointments to the Pinellas County Housing Finance Authority (Board  
of County Commissioners as a whole).  
Recommendation:  
Approve two appointments to the Pinellas County Housing Finance  
Authority (HFA) for terms of four years. These appointments are by the  
Board of County Commissioners as a whole.  
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One appointment will begin on the date of appointment and will  
expire in four years on March 23, 2030, and one appointment will  
begin on April 1, 2026 and expire March 30, 2030.  
Current appointees, Mr. Steven B. Baumann and Ms. Robyn Fiel  
are eligible for reappointment and have reapplied.  
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All applicant names can be viewed on the attached ballot.  
The Clerk will disseminate the ballots.  
59.  
26-0152A  
County Commission New Business:  
Pertinent and timely Committee/Board updates, policy considerations,  
administrative/procedural considerations, and other new business.  
6:00 PM  
PRESENTATIONS  
60.  
26-0201A  
Clearwater for Youth (CFY) 2026 Scholarship Winners:  
Boca Ciega High School  
Amarah Cabassa  
Jordayn Adams-Allen  
Raziah Mills  
Palm Harbor University High School  
Mylie Stout  
Jailyn Johnson  
Jessica Baker  
Jacob Pham  
Robert Kopec  
Sophia Hernandez-Flores  
ROJ Technical High School  
Rajon Gwaltney  
Logan Burke  
Jessani Wilkins  
Julia Oliver  
Jaylene Cantos  
Jack Jerichow  
Alexander Haley  
East Lake High School  
Jonathan Eisner  
Nathaniel Hancock  
Hollins High School  
Madeline Leonard  
Erika Tolgyes  
Kelsey Som  
PUBLIC HEARINGS  
AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS  
Countywide Planning Authority  
61.  
26-0221A  
Case No. CW 26-03 - City of Largo  
Countywide Plan Map amendment from Public/Semi-Public to  
Residential Low Medium, regarding 0.45 acre more or less, located at  
3470 Adrian Avenue.  
Recommendation:  
Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt an ordinance  
approving Case No. CW 26-03, a proposal by the City of Largo to  
amend the Countywide Plan Map from Public/Semi-Public to Residential  
Low Medium, regarding 0.45 acre more or less, located at 3470 Adrian  
Avenue.  
· The property has historically supported institutional uses,  
including a church and daycare, and currently contains an aging  
structure proposed for demolition as well as an existing  
municipal lift station within a recorded easement.  
· The applicant intends to subdivide the parcel into two residential  
lots and construct two detached single-family dwellings, a use  
that is not permitted under the current Countywide Plan Map  
designation.  
· From a countywide perspective, the proposed amendment  
represents a logical and supportable amendment to the  
Countywide Plan Map.  
· The Residential Low Medium designation aligns with the  
surrounding pattern of Residential Low and Residential Medium  
uses and functions as an appropriate transition between existing  
residential neighborhoods and nearby institutional and  
commercial uses.  
· The amendment reduces allowable development intensity  
compared to the existing designation, lowering both density and  
impervious surface potential, and does not introduce uses that  
would adversely affect countywide infrastructure or services.  
· By facilitating compatible residential infill on an underutilized site,  
the amendment advances Countywide Plan Strategies for  
coordinated growth, efficient use of land, and consistency  
between local land use decisions and the Countywide Plan Map.  
· Forward Pinellas and the Planners Advisory Committee each  
unanimously recommended approval of the proposal.  
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  
62.  
26-0249A  
Petition of Aaron Petersen to vacate the portion of the 6-foot Drainage  
and Utility Easement lying within the northwesterly six feet, less the  
northeasterly six feet thereof, of lot 35, Greenbriar Unit 1, Plat Book 54,  
Page 60, Lying in section 36-18-15, Pinellas County, Florida.  
(Quasi-Judicial)  
Recommendation:  
Approval of the petition by Aaron Petersen to vacate the portion of a  
public drainage and utility easement located on the property at 2318  
Indigo Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33763.  
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Request is for the vacation of a portion of a platted easement that  
is located on the petitioner’s property.  
The applicant is requesting to vacate that portion of the 6-foot  
Drainage and Utility Easement in order to resolve existing  
encroachments.  
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Staff recommends approval.  
If the petition is granted, the 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.  
63.  
26-0252A  
Petition of Bel-Aire Mobile Homeowners, Inc to vacate that portion of  
George K. Foye Road (County Road Number 113), declared to be a  
public road in Board of County Commissioner’s minutes book 18, pages  
163-164, filed on September 21, 1943, being 66 feet in width, lying  
south of the east/west centerline of section 10-30-15 (centerline of 126th  
Avenue North) and north of the south line of the north 1/2 of the  
southwest 1/4 of section 10-30-15, Pinellas County, Florida..  
Recommendation:  
Approval of the petition by Bel-Aire Mobile Homeowners, Inc to vacate  
that portion of George K Foye Road (County Road Number 113).  
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Request is for the vacation of portions of a 66-foot-wide  
unimproved right of way that run internal to the petitioner’s  
property.  
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This request removes an encumbrance on the petitioner’s  
property.  
Staff recommends approval with the condition that Pinellas  
County is granted a new 15-foot-wide Maintenance Easement  
that runs through a portion of the vacation area.  
If petition is granted, Board of County Commissioners is asked to  
adopt the attached resolution pursuant to Florida State Statue  
336.09.  
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Authorize the Clerk of the Circuit Court to record the resolution in the  
public records of Pinellas County.  
64.  
26-0283A  
Case No. FLU-25-06 (Vasantha, LLC and Green Energy Transport,  
LLC)  
A request for a Future Land Use Map amendment from Commercial  
Neighborhood and Employment to Commercial General and Industrial  
General on approximately 1.87 acres located at 6201 150th Avenue  
North and 15097 63rd Street North in unincorporated Largo.  
Recommendation:  
Based on the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and  
attachments, Case No. FLU-25-06 is recommended for approval:  
An ordinance approving the application of Green Energy Transport, LLC  
and Vasantha, LLC for a Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment  
from Commercial Neighborhood (CN) (1.18 acres) and Employment (E)  
(0.69 acre) to Commercial General (CG) (1.18 acres) and Industrial  
General (IG) (0.69 acre).  
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The applicants are seeking a FLUM amendment on 1.87 acres.  
The request would allow a nonconforming solid waste transfer  
station to redevelop and come into compliance with current Code  
requirements.  
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The southwestern portion of the property (1.18 acres) is proposed  
to be developed with outdoor sales use and truck parking.  
The northeastern portion (0.69 acre) is proposed for  
redevelopment of the transfer station.  
A companion zoning change request (Case no. ZON-25-04) is  
also proposed.  
As part of the companion zoning case, the applicant has provided  
a Development Agreement to limit the allowable uses and  
address air quality concerns.  
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The Local Planning Agency (LPA) recommended approval of the  
request (Vote: 5-2).  
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The case was continued twice at the LPA.  
At the November 12, 2025, LPA Hearing, two persons  
spoke in favor of the project, and three persons spoke in  
opposition. At the January 14, 2026, LPA Hearing, two  
persons spoke in opposition to the project. At the February  
11, 2026, LPA Hearing, one person spoke in favor of the  
project who previously appeared in opposition.  
The applicant addressed opposition concerns with the  
addition of further dust control measures.  
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A reason stated for the dissenting votes was continued  
concern over air quality, however the proposal is  
consistent with and must follow State law.  
65.  
26-0236A  
Case No. ZON-25-04 (Vasantha, LLC and Green Energy Transport,  
LLC)  
A request for a zoning change from C-1, Neighborhood Commercial,  
and E-1, Employment-1, to E-2, Employment-2, and I, Heavy Industry,  
with an associated Development Agreement limiting the uses on the  
properties to Solid Waste Transfer Station, Outdoor Sales, and Parking,  
on approximately 1.87 acres located at 6201 150th Avenue North and  
15097 63rd Street North in unincorporated Largo. (Quasi-Judicial)  
Recommendation:  
Based on the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and  
attachments, Case No. ZON-25-04 is recommended for approval:  
A resolution approving the application of Green Energy Transport, LLC  
and Vasantha, LLC for a change in zoning from C-1, Neighborhood  
Commercial (1.18 acres), and E-1, Employment-1 (0.69 acre), to E-2,  
Employment-2 (1.18 acres), and I, Heavy Industry (0.69 acre), with an  
associated Development Agreement.  
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The applicants are seeking a zoning change on 1.87-acres.  
The request would allow a nonconforming solid waste transfer  
station to redevelop and come into compliance with current Code  
requirements.  
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The applicant has provided a Development Agreement to limit the  
allowable uses and address air quality concerns.  
The southwestern portion of the property (1.18 acres) is proposed  
to be developed with outdoor sales use and truck parking.  
The northeastern portion (0.69 acre) is proposed for  
redevelopment of the transfer station.  
A companion Future Land Use map amendment request (Case  
No. FLU-25-06) is also proposed.  
The Local Planning Agency (LPA) recommended approval of the  
request (Vote: 5-2)  
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The case was continued twice at the LPA.  
At the November 12, 2025, LPA Hearing, two persons  
spoke in favor of the project, and three persons spoke in  
opposition. At the January 14, 2026, LPA Hearing, two  
persons spoke in opposition to the project. At the February  
11, 2026, LPA Hearing, one person spoke in favor of the  
project who previously appeared in opposition.  
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The applicant addressed opposition concerns with the  
addition of additional dust control measures.  
66.  
26-0125A  
Case No. DES-26-01  
Designation of the House of Seven Gables at Heritage Village as a  
Landmark on a Landmark Site.  
Recommendation:  
Based upon the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and  
associated exhibits, Case No. DES-26-01 is recommended for approval.  
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Adopt the resolution approving the designation of the House of  
Seven Gables located at Heritage Village, 11909 125th Street in  
unincorporated Largo, as a Landmark on a Landmark Site as per  
Section 146-6, Pinellas County Code.  
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Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources is seeking  
historical designation for the House of Seven Gables as part of  
the commemoration of Heritage Village’s 50-year anniversary.  
The staff report prepared for the case includes findings whereby  
19 of the 26 significance criteria outlined in Section 146-6,  
Pinellas County Code applies to this historic building.  
The staff recommendation is for approval of the proposed  
designation.  
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The Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board recommended  
approval of the proposed designation (vote 9-0) at the public  
hearing held on January 21, 2026. No one appeared or provided  
correspondence in opposition.  
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Letters of support for the designation have been received from  
the Pinellas County Historical Commission and the Pinellas  
County Historical Society.  
67.  
26-0126A  
Case No. DES-26-02  
Designation of the Plant-Sumner House at Heritage Village as a  
Landmark on a Landmark Site.  
Recommendation:  
Based upon the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and  
associated exhibits, Case No. DES-26-02 is recommended for approval.  
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Adopt the resolution approving the designation of the  
Plant-Sumner House located at Heritage Village, 11909 125th  
Street in unincorporated Largo, as a Landmark on a Landmark  
Site as per Section 146-6, Pinellas County Code.  
Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources is seeking  
historical designation for the Plant-Sumner House as part of the  
commemoration of Heritage Village’s 50-year anniversary.  
The staff report prepared for the case includes findings whereby  
16 of the 26 significance criteria outlined in Section 146-6,  
Pinellas County Code applies to this historic building.  
The staff recommendation is for approval of the proposed  
designation.  
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The Pinellas County Historic Preservation Board recommended  
approval of the proposed designation (vote 9-0) at the public  
hearing held on January 21, 2026. No one appeared or provided  
correspondence in opposition.  
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Letters of support for the designation have been received from  
the Pinellas County Historical Commission and the Pinellas  
County Historical Society.  
68.  
26-0233A  
Ordinance for the reauthorization of the Ninth-Cent Fuel Tax Levy and  
Imposition upon every gallon of motor fuel and diesel fuel sold in the  
County and taxed under the provisions of Chapter 206, Florida Statutes.  
Recommendation:  
Adoption of the ordinance for the reauthorization of the Ninth-Cent Fuel  
Tax Levy and Imposition upon every gallon of motor fuel and diesel fuel  
sold in the County and taxed under the provisions of Chapter 206,  
Florida Statutes.  
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Reauthorization of a local option fuel tax of one cent (1¢) per net  
gallon of motor fuel and diesel fuel sold in a county and taxed  
under the provisions of Chapter 206, Florida Statutes, designated  
as the ninth-cent fuel tax.  
Ninth-cent fuel tax to support construction, operation, and  
maintenance of the County’s Advanced Traffic Management  
System on arterial roads and other major thoroughfares across  
municipal boundaries under unified control.  
Proceeds derived by the Ninth-Cent Fuel Tax levied and imposed  
may be pledged by the Board of County Commissioners to  
secure and liquidate revenue bonds issued by County for  
purposes of ordinance.  
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Current ordinance, in place since January 1, 2007, expires  
December 31, 2026.  
New ordinance effective January 1, 2027, through December 31,  
2046.  
Revenues from the Ninth-Cent Fuel Tax (and the subsequent  
expenditures thereof) are currently budgeted in the County  
Transportation Trust Fund. Funding for future years is anticipated  
to be the same and is dependent on adoption of this ordinance  
and approval each year in the annual County budget.  
69.  
26-0272A  
Ordinance amending Article IV, Chapter 62, of the Pinellas County Code  
of Ordinances, entitled Fireworks.  
Recommendation:  
Approval of the ordinance amending Article IV, Chapter 62, of the  
Pinellas County Code of Ordinances, entitled Fireworks.  
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Amend use and display regulations to align with the intent of state  
statutes, permitting general consumer use on designated  
holidays (New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, and the Fourth of  
July).  
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Amend and eliminate permit requirements for residential  
consumer use during designated holidays.  
Amend definitions to remove outdated terminology and  
unactionable penalties.  
Amend use of fireworks to ensure consistency with local  
ordinances.  
This has no fiscal impact on Pinellas County as consumer  
permits were not previously obtained or enforced for the  
designated holidays.  
ADJOURNMENT  
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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  
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permission to ask questions of staff.  
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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.  
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been submitted in writing, the following guidelines accommodate efficient presentations:  
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