Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners  
315 Court Street  
Clearwater, FL 33756  
pinellas.gov  
Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda  
Tuesday, January 17, 2023  
9:30 A.M.  
Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting  
Janet C. Long, Chair  
Kathleen Peters, Vice-Chair  
Dave Eggers  
Rene Flowers  
Charlie Justice  
Chris Latvala  
Brian Scott  
Barry A. Burton, County Administrator  
Jewel White, County Attorney  
Ken Burke, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller  
ROLL CALL  
INVOCATION by Father Richard Pilger, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Seminole.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS  
1.  
22-2199A  
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Proclamation:  
- Terri Lipsey Scott, Executive Director, Dr. Carter G. Woodson African  
American Museum  
2.  
22-2264A  
National Mentoring Month Proclamation:  
Pinellas County Schools  
- Lori Matway, Associate Superintendent, Student and Community  
Support Services  
- Seymour Brown, Director, Office of Strategic Partnerships  
- Debbie Buschman, Lunch Pals Coordinator  
3.  
22-2114A  
Employee Recognition Award:  
- Karen Cervone-Nitz, Department Administrative Manager, Safety and  
Emergency Services  
- Dwayne Adams, Veterans Service Officer 2, Human Services  
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD  
4. Citizens To Be Heard - Public Comment.  
22-2159A  
PUBLIC HEARINGS - There are no public hearings scheduled for this meeting.  
CONSENT AGENDA - Items 5 through 18  
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER  
5.  
6.  
22-2322A  
22-2323A  
Minutes of the regular meetings held October 11 and 25, 2022.  
Vouchers and bills paid from November 13 through December 17, 2022.  
Reports received for filing:  
7.  
8.  
22-2325A  
22-2326A  
Dock Fee Report for the month of November 2022.  
Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller,  
Report No. 2022-21 dated December 2, 2022 - Investigation of Facility  
Operations Employees Incentives.  
9.  
22-2327A  
Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller,  
Report No. 2022-22 dated December 6, 2022 - Follow-up Investigation of  
Former County Employee.  
10.  
11.  
22-2328A  
22-2330A  
Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller,  
Report No. 2022-25 dated December 14, 2022 - Unannounced Audit of  
the Contractor Licensing Department Change Fund and Internal Controls  
Over the Collection and Deposit of Funds.  
Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller,  
Report No. 2022-26 dated December 16, 2022 - Audit of Air Quality  
Compliance Fee and Asbestos Fee Collection.  
Miscellaneous items received for filing:  
12.  
22-2331A  
City of Seminole Ordinance Nos. 16-2022, 17-2022, and 18-2022  
adopted on December 6, 2022, annexing certain properties.  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS  
Administrative Services  
13.  
22-2284A  
Declare surplus and authorize the sale or donation of miscellaneous  
County-owned equipment.  
Declare surplus and authorize the sale or donation of items on the attached lists of  
miscellaneous surplus items and various equipment. Approve the distribution of  
proceeds from the sale of such items to the fund that acquired and owned the item.  
Recommendation:  
* This action declares the listed items as surplus and authorizes their donation to  
partner agencies or sale to the highest bidder.  
* The usefulness of the identified surplus items (miscellaneous equipment) has been  
exhausted.  
* All surplus items are listed and sent to various agencies and non-profits such as  
Social Action Funding designees, Suwanee County Board of County Commissioners,  
Pinellas County School Board, Board Dependent Districts, and other agencies such as  
the Florida Dream Center, Vincent House, Seminole Junior Warhawks, and others to  
determine if this equipment can be utilized before sending for sale at auction.  
County Administrator  
14.  
22-2294A  
Receipt and file report of purchasing items delegated to the County  
Administrator for the quarter ending December 31, 2022.  
Accept the receipt and file report of purchasing items delegated to the County  
Administrator.  
Recommendation:  
Parks and Conservation Resources  
15.  
22-0428A  
Ranking of firms and agreement with Playmore West, Inc. d/b/a Playmore  
Recreational Products and Services for playground removal and  
installation.  
Approval of the ranking of firms and agreement with Playmore West, Inc. d/b/a  
Recommendation:  
Playmore Recreational Products and Services for playground removal and installation.  
* This agreement provides for the removal of existing playground equipment and  
installation of new playground equipment at eight playground locations.  
* All playground equipment and surfaces meet accessibility and safety standards and  
are covered by warranty for replacement products, if ever needed.  
* This Request for Proposal was advertised on May 27, 2022, with final negotiation  
completed on December 19, 2022. Five firms submitted proposals with Playmore  
recommended for award as the No. 1 ranked firm.  
* The agreement contains a total not-to-exceed amount of $4,600,000.00. Funding is  
derived from the American Rescue Plan Act.  
* This is a new contract for the County with no current contract available for a  
comparison perspective of either pricing or services.  
Contract No. 22-0308-P in the total not-to-exceed amount of $4,600,000.00, effective  
through December 31, 2026; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the  
Circuit Court to attest.  
Public Works  
16.  
22-1480A  
Joint Project Agreement with the City of Clearwater for utility work  
associated with the Old Coachman Road/County Road 535 bridge  
replacement over Alligator Creek.  
Approval of the Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with the City of Clearwater (City) for  
utility work associated with the Old Coachman Road/County Road 535 bridge  
replacement over Alligator Creek.  
Recommendation:  
* The County will be replacing a bridge on Old Coachman Road (CR 535) over Alligator  
Creek in Clearwater along with associated roadway and drainage improvements.  
* The City has a 12-inch reclaimed water main in conflict with the proposed  
improvements.  
* The estimated total cost to City for utility work is $506,583.00, to be paid in advance of  
project commencement.  
* Final, actual costs are charged or reimbursed as necessary upon completion and  
acceptance of the work.  
* Current estimated cost for the bridge replacement project is $4,800,000.00.  
* Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring of 2023.  
* The county portion of the project will be funded by the Local Infrastructure Sales  
Surtax (Penny for Pinellas): Transportation Function, Bridges Repair, and Improvement  
program.  
City Project No. 17-0056-UT; County PID No. 001034A; Estimated total cost to City for  
utility work is $506,583.00, including a five percent administration fee; The JPA is  
effective upon execution and will expire upon completion and acceptance of the utility  
work; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.  
17.  
22-1953A  
Joint Project Agreement with the City of St. Petersburg for utility work  
associated with the 22nd Avenue South sidewalk and roadway  
improvements from 58th Street South to 34th Street South.  
Approval of the Joint Project Agreement with the City of St. Petersburg (City) for utility  
work associated with the 22nd Avenue South sidewalk and roadway improvements  
from 58th Street South to 34th Street South.  
Recommendation:  
* City utility work to be performed by County contractor.  
* Work includes replacement, relocation, or adjustment of City underground utilities.  
* County to be paid by the City no later than thirty days prior to County's notification of  
intent to award the contract.  
* Anticipated cost of utility work is $1,577,300.00, plus a five percent administrative fee  
of $78,865.00, for a total cost of $1,656,165.00.  
* Final, actual costs are charged or reimbursed as necessary upon completion and  
acceptance of the work.  
* County's 22nd Avenue South improvements are funded by the Penny for Pinellas  
Sales Surtax within the Transportation Function.  
County PID No. 000087A; Agreement expires 720 days from execution; estimated total  
project cost is $1,656,165.00; Authorize the Chairman to sign and Clerk of the Circuit  
Court to attest.  
Solid Waste  
18.  
22-1986A  
Award of bid to US Ecology Tampa, Inc. for household waste collection,  
transportation, and disposal services, including hazardous chemical  
wastes and mobile collection events, on an as needed basis.  
Approval of the award of bid to US Ecology Tampa, Inc. for household waste collection,  
transportation, and disposal services, including hazardous chemical wastes and mobile  
collection events, on an as needed basis.  
Recommendation:  
* This contract is to procure household waste collection, transportation, and disposal  
services for the Solid Waste Department on an as-needed basis.  
* This contract includes the collection of hazardous chemical wastes using the most  
environmentally responsible method available, as well as providing mobile collections  
events sponsored by the County.  
* Contract award is in the amount of $2,964,051.00 and the annual estimated  
expenditures are $988,017.00.  
* Two bids were received, with US Ecology Tampa, Inc. recommended for award as the  
lowest responsive, responsible bidder.  
* Proposed bid to replace Contract No.178-0085-B(LN) awarded to US Ecology Tampa,  
Inc. on February 27, 2018, expiring February 23, 2023, for 3,254,517.50. The five-year  
contract had an average annual expenditure of $650,903.50.  
* This new, three-year contract represents a 52% annual increase from the last  
contract. The increased in pricing is due to inflation and incinerator backlog issues.  
Also, the new agreement requires the contractor, not County employees, to run  
collection events which impacted price.  
* Funding is derived from Solid Waste operating funds.  
Contract No. 22-0703-B estimated annual expenditure of $988,017.00 with a  
thirty-six-month expenditure not to exceed $2,964,051.00 based on the lowest,  
responsive, responsible bid received meeting specifications.  
REGULAR AGENDA  
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS  
Administrative Services  
19.  
22-1941A  
Declare 19 County-owned parcels as surplus and grant authorization to  
advertise and dispose of the parcels and declare one County-owned  
parcel as surplus and authorize its sale.  
Recommend the adoption of the attached resolution to declare 19 County-owned  
parcels (Parcels) as surplus and grant authorization to advertise and dispose of the  
Parcels and recommend the adoption of the attached resolution to declare one County  
owned parcel and grant authorization for the Board Chairman to execute the Contract  
for Sale and Purchase Agreement and Deed in accordance with Section 125.35 Florida  
Statutes and County Real Estate Policy and Procedures.  
Recommendation:  
* Colliers International was engaged to provide advisory services to identify and  
recommend County-owned Parcels for disposition.  
* County departments reviewed recommendations made by Colliers to either support  
disposition or to retain Parcels for departmental use.  
* Declaring the Parcels surplus and proceeding with sale, donation, or transfer will  
provide income to the County for Parcels no longer required for public use and  
potentially transfer the property back on to tax rolls.  
* Potential revenue generated from the sale of the Parcels is approximately $1.8M.  
Staff will reserve the revenues from these and future sales for future real property  
investments, subject to Board approval.  
Authorize the Clerk of the Circuit Court to record the resolution in the public records of  
Pinellas County.  
Economic Development  
20.  
22-2263A  
Employment Sites Program grant funding resolution for a sum of  
not-to-exceed $4,000,000.00 for support of the Tampa Bay Innovation  
Center Incubator through the Commitment of the Employment Sites  
Program Funds.  
Approval of a grant funding resolution for a sum of not-to-exceed $4,000,000.00 for  
support of the Tampa Bay Innovation Center Incubator (project 004251A) to be located  
within the City of St. Petersburg.  
Recommendation:  
* Funding for the 45,000 square foot Incubator in the amount of $4,000,000.00 was  
conditionally approved by the Board at its September 22,2022 meeting (see agenda  
item 22-1498A).  
* The Incubator will provide a modern state of the art facility to attract and incubate  
world class technology focused small businesses in Pinellas County.  
* Employment Sites Program funding for 004251A Tampa Bay Innovation Center  
Incubator is programmed in Fiscal Year 2023.  
Housing & Community Development  
21.  
22-2162A  
Resolution approving a first substantial amendment to the Fiscal Year  
2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for the purpose of receiving an allocation  
of HOME Investment Partnerships Program - American Rescue Plan  
funds.  
Adopt a resolution approving a first substantial amendment to the Fiscal Year  
2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for the purpose of receiving an allocation of HOME  
Investment Partnerships Program - American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds and  
authorize submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  
Recommendation:  
* The First Substantial Amendment contains the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan for the  
HOME-ARP funds.  
* The County will receive $4,794,571.00 in HOME-ARP funds to fund activities that  
provide homelessness assistance and supportive services.  
* The County held three HOME-ARP consultation/ needs assessment forums to consult  
with the Continuum of Care, local housing and public service providers, grantee  
departments, and other groups that work to address the needs of qualifying  
populations. Approximately 55 participants from approximately 30 various organizations  
and 3 municipalities attended the forums.  
* The First Substantial Amendment allows the County to receive HOME-ARP funds and  
identifies the types of activities that will primarily benefit qualifying individuals and  
families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or in other vulnerable populations  
(Qualifying Populations).  
* Eligible HOME-ARP activities include but are not limited to: HOME-ARP rental  
housing, tenant based rental assistance, supportive services, non-congregate shelters,  
nonprofit operating and capacity building assistance, and administration.  
Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest applications,  
certifications, and HUD Grant Agreements; Authorize the Chairman, or designee, to  
sign Request for Release of Funds and Authority to Use Grant Funds; Authorization for  
the Chairman, or designee, to sign and the Clerk to attest Specific Performance and  
Land Use Restriction Agreements, and Amendments; Authorize the County  
Administrator to implement HOME-ARP Programs; Authorize the County Administrator,  
or designee, to execute Housing Program Security Instruments, Agency Agreements,  
and Land Use Restriction Agreements, and Amendments; Authorize the Housing and  
Community Development Department Director to serve as local administrator for the  
HUD Environmental Review Online System; and Authorize the Housing and Community  
Development Department Director to sign and file necessary forms, reports, and other  
administrative documents related to the administration of the First Substantial  
Amendment.  
Human Services  
22.  
22-1816A  
Fifth Amendment to the Behavioral Health Consulting Services  
Agreement with KPMG, LLP for the evaluation of the Pinellas County  
Adult Behavioral Health System.  
Approval of the Fifth Amendment (extension and increase) to the Behavioral Health  
Consulting Services Agreement with KPMG, LLC for the evaluation of the Pinellas  
County Adult Behavioral Health System.  
Recommendation:  
* The original contract and subsequent approved amendments provided for support to  
identify, develop, and implement innovative solutions to elevate the behavioral health  
system of care in Pinellas County, to include the development of an actionable strategic  
plan, development, and implementation of an optimal data set, and the research,  
design, and procurement support of a CAM.  
* The Fifth Amendment with KPMG provides for twelve months of support for the  
implementation of a behavioral health Coordinated Access Model (CAM) in partnership  
with the Human Services Department and the County's contracted CAM provider, Unite  
USA, Inc.  
* The current Agreement expires on July 31, 2023, and this amendment will extend the  
term through December 31, 2023, to provide for full delivery of twelve months of  
support and validation of any remaining deliverables under the current agreement.  
* Funding in an amount not to exceed $1,295,000.00 has been identified in the Human  
Services General Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2023.  
* The original agreement was approved by the Board of County Commissioners (Board)  
on December 10, 2019, in the amount of $464,742.00 for a twelve-week engagement  
over four phases: define, discover, design, and recommendations.  
a.) The First Amendment approved May 1, 2020, by the County Administrator provided  
a 90-day no-cost extension to allow for public presentation and discussion during a time  
of travel and other restrictions due to COVID-19.  
b.) The Second Amendment, approved by the Board on October 20, 2020, for an  
increase in the amount of $555,000.00, provided funding for Phase 2 which included  
the development and implementation of an ODS and increase the contract duration to  
July 31, 2021.  
c.) The Third Amendment, approved by the Board on June 8, 2021, for an increase in  
the amount of $1,100,000.00 and a revised total contract amount of $2,119,742.00,  
provided for the first part of Phase 3, the research, design, and procurement support for  
the CAM, and increased the contract duration to July 31, 2022.  
d.) The Fourth Amendment, approved by County Administrator on August 01, 2022,  
provided an extension until July 31, 2023, at no cost to the County to provide time for  
the completion of activities related to the CAM research, design, and procurement  
support.  
Contract No. 190-0003-LI(PLU) increase in the amount of $1,295,000.00 for a revised  
total contract value of $3,414,742.00 through July December 31, 2023; Authorize the  
Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.  
Management and Budget  
23.  
22-2226A  
Grant Funding Agreement with the State of Florida Division of Emergency  
Management regarding a Federal Emergency Management Agency  
Public Assistance Grant for disaster relief funding associated with  
Hurricane Ian.  
Approval of the federally funded subaward and grant agreement with the State of  
Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for reimbursement through the  
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for public safety costs related to the  
response to and damage from Hurricane Ian.  
Recommendation:  
* Execution of this grant funding agreement with the FDEM is necessary to appropriate  
funding for eligible disaster relief costs.  
* As of November 22, 2022, the County had expended approximately $6.53M on  
Hurricane Ian emergency response, sheltering, debris cleanup, and building repairs.  
* The County will leverage FEMA for reimbursement of emergency response and  
permanent repair activities.  
* No other Board actions have taken place related to this item.  
* Most funds ($6.23M) expended apply to Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, but permanent work  
expenditures (~$300,000.00) will apply to FY23.  
Authorize the Chairman to sign.  
Public Works  
24.  
22-2234A  
County Incentive Grant Program Agreement with the Florida Department  
of Transportation and associated Resolution for engineering, planning,  
and environmental services for the Forest Lakes Boulevard Phase III  
Widening Design between State Road 580 and State Road 584 (Tampa  
Road).  
Approval of the County Incentive Grant Program (CIGP) Agreement with the Florida  
Department of Transportation (FDOT) and associated Resolution for engineering,  
planning, and environmental services for Project 003914A Forest Lakes Boulevard  
Phase III Widening Design between State Road (SR) 580 and SR 584 (Tampa Road).  
Recommendation:  
* Agreement provides $448,600.00 in FDOT funding. County match is $448,600.00.  
Total Agreement amount is $897,200.00.  
* Project will widen Forest Lakes Boulevard between SR 580 and SR 584 (Tampa  
Road) upgrading the typical section from two lane undivided to four lanes with a center  
two-way left turn lane and bike lanes.  
* Funding is derived from FDOT CIGP (50%) and Local Infrastructure Sales Tax (Penny  
for Pinellas) (50%).  
* Design is scheduled for completion June 18, 2027.  
FDOT FPN 443412 1 34 01; PID No. 003914A; FDOT CIGP funding not to exceed  
$448,600.00; Total Agreement amount is $897,200.00; Agreement term expires June  
18, 2027; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.  
25.  
22-2343A  
Request to move to the Project Development and Environmental phase  
of the East Lake Road Improvements Project from south of Curlew Road  
to north of Trinity Road.  
Request to move forward on the next phase of the East Lake Road Improvements  
Project from south of Curlew Road to north of Trinity Road.  
Recommendation:  
* Consideration of a full Project Development and Environmental (PD&E) study to  
determine best corridor solutions and project phasing.  
* Recent Study determined both widening East Lake Road and intersection  
improvements from south of Curlew Road to north of Trinity Road are necessary to  
meet future capacity needs.  
* The Florida Department of Transportation is requesting concurrence that the County  
supports moving into the PD&E phase of the project.  
* A PD&E is required to be eligible for federal funding.  
Safety and Emergency Services  
26.  
22-1827A  
Extension of the Pinellas County Hazardous Materials Response Team  
agreement with the City of Largo.  
Approval of the extension of the Pinellas County Hazardous Materials Response Team  
(PCHMRT) agreement with the City of Largo.  
Recommendation:  
* Funding in the amount of $94,200.00 is included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Fire  
Regional Services Program Budget, within the General Fund Budget for Safety and  
Emergency Services.  
* This is an increase in medical exams of $3,800.00 or 4.2% from the FY22 amount for  
these same services.  
* Article VIII, Section 801, of the PCHMRT agreement provides for an option for  
renewal of the term for an additional five-year period following the initial term.  
* The contractor and the County agree that, except as provided herein, upon approval  
of this extension, all terms of the PCHMRT agreement will remain in force and effect as  
if the original term extended to September 30, 2027.  
* The summary of updates for this extension include:  
a.) Added definition for Advanced Practice Paramedics  
b.) Added definitions for various categories of Hazmat Instructors  
c.) Requirements for Advanced Practice Paramedics  
d.) Added Logistics Liaison  
e.) Added Medical Liaison  
f.) Clarifies the training reimbursement amounts  
g.) Adjusts reimbursement for medical exams from $400.00 to $600.00 per person  
h.) Clarifies authorized travel procedure  
i.) Updates reimbursement for training instructors  
j.) Updates vehicle replacement schedule  
k.) Updates Appendix C Equipment  
l.) Updates Appendix D Supply Inventory  
* The effective date of this extension shall be retroactive to October 1, 2022 for  
reimbursement purposes.  
Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.  
AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS  
CareerSource Pinellas  
27.  
22-2251A  
Appointments to the WorkNet Pinellas d/b/a CareerSource Pinellas  
Board of Directors (Board of County Commissioners as a whole).  
Appointment of one Government, Economic, and Community Development seat for a  
two-year term expiring on June 30, 2024.  
Recommendation:  
* The local board must include representatives from four categories: Business,  
Workforce, Education and Training, Government, Economic and Community  
Development, Other.  
* The name of the applicant can be viewed on the attached worksheet.  
Housing Finance Authority  
28.  
22-2247A  
Resolution approving the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue  
Bonds by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County to finance the  
Riverside Apartments multifamily residential rental housing project.  
Adopt a resolution allowing the Housing Finance Authority to issue Multifamily Housing  
Revenue Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $39M, for the benefit of OK  
Riverside LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, or its affiliate, duly organized and  
existing under the laws of the State of Florida.  
Recommendation:  
* This transaction will help finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 25.64 acre,  
304-unit multifamily development located at 1589 Starlight Cove in Tarpon Springs,  
originally constructed in 2001.  
* There are a total of 22 buildings, 19 of which are residential and three are comprised  
of house site maintenance storage, a leasing office, which has a childcare center,  
fitness center and business center for resident use. Additionally, the property has a pool  
and a total of 600 parking spaces.  
* This project includes a mix of 80 one bedroom/one bath, 128 two bedroom/two bath,  
72 three bedroom/two bath, and 24 four bedroom/three bath units.  
* The development will have 85.0% of the units set-aside for households at or below  
60.0% Area Median Income and 15.0% of the units will be market rate. This is the  
current breakdown as well.  
* The estimated rehab costs will be $45,623.00 per unit and plan is for in-place  
rehabilitation. No County General Funds are required. All lendable funds are generated  
from the sale of tax-exempt housing bonds and the sale of 4.0% low-income housing  
tax credits from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.  
COUNTY ATTORNEY  
29.  
22-2348A  
Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. Estancia  
Townes Homeowners Association, Inc. - action for declaratory and  
injunctive relief.  
Approval and authorization for the County Attorney to initiate litigation in the case of  
Pinellas County v. Estancia Townes Homeowners Association, Inc.  
Recommendation:  
30.  
22-1949A  
County Attorney Reports.  
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR  
31.  
22-1950A  
County Administrator Reports.  
COUNTY COMMISSION  
32.  
22-2289A  
2023 State Legislative Program.  
Approval of the 2023 State Legislative Program.  
Recommendation:  
* The 2023 State Legislative Program lays out the Board's guiding principles and  
priorities for the 2023 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:  
a.) Support legislation that amends s 163.211 F.S. to allow for the licensing of specialty  
contractors and provides them the ability to continue to operate independently.  
b.) Support legislation that maintains local governments' ability to certify landscape  
maintenance professionals.  
c.) Support efforts that provide for additional revenue to offset solid waste enterprise  
expenses and capital costs for waste-to-energy facilities owned by local governments.  
d.) Support legislation that dissolves the Greater Seminole Area Recreation District and  
transfers District property to Pinellas County  
e.) Support County appropriation requests for:  
* Airco Infrastructure Improvements  
* Weedon Island Preserve Salt Marsh Restoration  
* Special Needs Emergency Shelter Generators  
33.  
34.  
22-2344A  
Appointment to the Feather Sound Community Services District, Inc.  
(Individual appointment by Commissioner Scott).  
Approve one appointment to the Feather Sound Community Services District, Inc. for a  
term of 1 year, beginning January 1, 2023.  
Recommendation:  
* Approve Ryan Halstead - appointment by Commissioner Scott.  
22-1865A  
Appointment to the Local Planning Agency (Individual appointment by  
Commissioner Peters).  
Approve one appointment to the Local Planning Agency to fulfill a current term of 4  
years, from November 9, 2022 until November 8, 2026. This is an individual  
appointment by Commissioner Peters.  
Recommendation:  
* Approve Audrey Henson - appointment by Commissioner Peters.  
35.  
22-1901A  
Appointment to the Parks and Conservation Resources Advisory Board  
(Individual appointment by Commissioner Justice).  
Approve one appointment to the Parks and Conservation Resources Advisory Board for  
a term of 1 year, beginning November 15, 2022.  
Recommendation:  
* Approve Alan Shapiro - appointment by Commissioner Justice.  
36.  
37.  
22-2342A  
Approve one appointment to the Pinellas County Historical Commission  
(Individual appointment by Commissioner Peters).  
Approve one appointment to the Historical Commission for a term of 4 years, from  
November 8, 2022 until November 7, 2026.  
Recommendation:  
* Approve Robert Blackmon - appointment by Commissioner Peters.  
22-2333A  
Appointment to the Tourist Development Council (Board of County  
Commissioners as a whole).  
Approve one appointment to the Tourist Development Council.  
Recommendation:  
* Appointment to fill the current term for the Elected Official - City of St. Petersburg.  
* Mayor Ken Welch has nominated City Council member Copley Gerdes to fulfill the  
remainder of the current term, expiring October 31, 2024. Memo attached.  
38.  
22-1951A  
County Commission New Business: Pertinent and Timely  
Committee/Board Updates, Policy Considerations,  
Administrative/Procedural Considerations, and other New Business:  
- Skyway Lighting Resolutions  
- Letter of Support for 2nd Vice President of the Florida Association of  
Counties from the BCC (Commissioner Flowers)  
- Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board - It is recommended after  
further discussion with the County Attorney’s Office that a staff member,  
Karen, not be the representative and that a Commissioner be appointed  
instead (Commissioner Long)  
- Resolution approval for Highway Memorial designation for Deputy  
Sheriff Hartwick on I-275 between mile markers 30 and 31 in Pinellas.  
ADJOURNMENT  
Special Accommodations  
Persons with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations to effectively participate in this meeting are  
asked to contact Pinellas County’s Office of Human Rights by e -mailing such requests to  
accommodations@pinellas.gov 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 https://comment.pinellas.gov 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 https://pinellas.gov/participating-in-a-BCC-meeting 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 https://comment.pinellas.gov 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.