ROLL CALL

INVOCATION by Reverend Andy Oliver, Allendale United Methodist Church, St.

Petersburg.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS

23-0125A

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week Proclamation:

- Michelle Peterson, Operations Manager, Pinellas County Regional 911

Center

- Andrea Jordan, Lead Public Safety Telecommunicator, Pinellas County

Regional 911 Center

23-0276A

Partner Presentation:

- Pat DePlasco, Executive Director, Keep Pinellas Beautiful, Inc.

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

3. Citizens To Be Heard - Public Comment.

23-0126A

CONSENT AGENDA - Items 4 through 18

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER

23-0390A

23-0391A

Minutes of the regular meetings held January 31 and February 14, 2023.

Vouchers and bills paid from February 5 through March 4, 2023.

Reports received for filing:

23-0392A

23-0393A

Dock Fee Report for the month of February 2023.

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

Annual Plan for 2023.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS

County Administrator

23-0130A

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

Administrator for the period ending February 28th, 2023.

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

Administrator.

Recommendation:

Management and Budget

23-0285A

Fiscal Year 2023 Board Budget Amendment No. 1 to realign

appropriation from Reserves in the General Fund for unanticipated Fiscal

Year 2023 expenditures in the Sheriff's Office, revenue shortfalls in the

Clerk of the Circuit Court, and balancing of operating expenses for the

Board of County Commission District 5. Also, realign appropriation from

the American Rescue Plan Act Fund to the General Fund for

unanticipated Fiscal Year 2023 expenditures in Safety and Emergency

Services.

Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Amendment No.1 pursuant to Florida Statute

section 129.06(2)(b) realigning:

Recommendation:

* $625,000.00 from the General Fund Reserves to the Sheriff's Office cost center for

unanticipated expenses related to the purchase of chemical presumptive tests.

a.) Chemical presumptive tests are legally required to confirm an item is a controlled

substance prior to making an arrest.

b.) The Sheriff's Office has experienced several incidents where deputies have been

exposed to harmful narcotics, including the potentially fatal fentanyl.

c.) The Sheriff's Office requests to purchase 25 TruNarc chemical presumptive tests,

which will allow Sheriff's Office staff to analyze a substance in its original container

without human contact.

* $825,000.00 from the General Fund Reserves to the Clerk of the Circuit Court cost

center to maintain operations during significant revenue shortfalls of the Court Recorder

fund.

a.) Revenues in the Court Recorder fund have dropped sharply due to the steep

increase in mortgage interest rate. The primary driver of revenue for this fund is fees

associated with the recording of deeds and mortgages.

b.) This decline in revenue is likely temporary and any further cost savings to the fund

will result in permanent reduced levels of service and could jeopardize statutory

timelines.

* $8,950.00 from the General Fund Reserves to Board of County Commission District 5

cost center to maintain operations and align with the budgets of most of the other

district budgets.

* $900,000.00 from General Fund Reserves to Safety and Emergency Services (SES)

cost center for personnel expenses utilizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

Revenue Replacement funds to free up funding for the Computer Aided Dispatch

project.

* The total realigned amount from General Fund Reserves is $2,358,950.00.

* A transfer of $900,000.00 from ARPA Revenue Replacement Funds Professional

Services Account to Transfer to General Fund Account.

* The total realigned amount from ARPA Fund is $900,000.00 and is consistent with the

ARPA Spending Plan.

* Total realigned amount in this amendment is $3,258,950.00.

Parks and Conservation Resources

10.

23-0289A

Award of bid to Rick Richards, Inc. for mechanical thinning of vegetation

on Parks and Conservation Resources properties.

Award of bid and execution of the agreement with Rick Richards, Inc. for mechanical

thinning of vegetation on Parks and Conservation Resources properties.

Recommendation:

* This contract provides the Department of Parks and Conservation Resources

restoration of overgrown natural communities in County preserves, parks, and

management areas via mechanical thinning on an as needed basis.

* Rick Richards, Inc. is recommended for award as the lowest, responsive, responsible

bidder with an estimated average annual expenditure of $464,750.00 and a

twenty-four-month total contract expenditure of $929,500.00 (base bid amount

$845,000.00, plus 10% contingency $84,500.00).

* This contract has provision for two additional twenty-four-month extension periods.

Extension periods provide for a price increase in the amount not to exceed the average

of the Consumer Price Index or 5%, whichever is less.

* This contract replaces expiring Contract No. 167-0246-B. Pricing has increased 13%

in comparison to the prior contract.

* This agreement is included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Adopted Budget, proposed

FY24 Budget and will likely be incorporated during FY25 budget development.

Contract No. 22-0678-B in the estimated average annual expenditure of $464,750.00

for a twenty-four-month total contract expenditure of $929,500.00; Authorize the

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

Public Works

11.

22-2027A

Award of bid to New Era Electric, Inc. for the installation of steel mast

arms and signalization equipment at four locations (Group 2).

Approval of the award of bid to New Era Electric, Inc. for installation of steel mast arms

and signalization equipment at four locations (Group 2).

Recommendation:

* This project consists of removing existing span wire signalization and installation of

steel mast arms, new traffic controller cabinet equipment, detection equipment, and

improvements to meet current ADA guidelines, at four locations:

A.) Project 004183H 54th Avenue North at 58th Street

B.) Project 004183C 54th Avenue North at 62nd Street

C.) Project 003876A 49th Street North at 70th Avenue North

D.) Project 004183I Park Boulevard at Belcher Road

* One bid was received in the amount of $2,983,627.87 from New Era Electric, Inc. as

the only responsive and responsible bidder, and was 5% over the office estimate of

$2,849,385.59.

* New Era Electric, Inc. is a prequalified contractor in traffic signal and computerized

traffic control with the Florida Department of Transportation.

* All work will be completed within 270 consecutive calendar days.

* No mandatory requirements for Pinellas County small business enterprise (SBE)

participation were included in this solicitation due to federal grant program funding does

not allow local preference; however, the federal grant does require utilization of minority

and women owned firms. New Era is a Hispanic owned firm certified as an SBE with

Miami-Dade County and is in the process of minority certification with the State of

Florida.

* This contract is the second of four groups of mast arm projects funded in part by a

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Group 1 is awarded, Group 3 will be

re-advertised in March 2023, and Group 4 will be advertised at a later date.

* The HMGP provides funding for improvement of sixteen intersections with steel mast

arms. Funding for the sixteen locations was approved using 65% Federal funds and a

35% local match from Penny for Pinellas.

* Project is budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program, Transportation Function,

Project 004183A Countywide Traffic Signalization Improvements.

Contract No. 23-0211-ITB-CP, in the amount of $2,983,627.87 with all work completed

within 270 consecutive calendar days; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of

the Circuit Court to attest.

12.

22-1892A

Award of bid to Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. for the 42nd Avenue North

Roadway and Sidewalk Improvement project.

Approval of the award of bid to Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. for the 42nd Avenue North

roadway and sidewalk improvement project.

Recommendation:

* This contract is for the 42nd Avenue North roadway and sidewalk improvements

project.

* Award recommendation is to the lowest responsive responsible bid from Kamminga &

Roodvoets, Inc. in the amount of $4,735,766.50; the bid amount was 5% below the

engineer's estimate of $4,984,961.65.

* Due to recent construction cost escalations, capital projects will need to be

reevaluated and reprioritized during development of the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed

Capital Improvement Plan to fit within the total funding availability of 10-year term of the

Penny for Pinellas sales tax levy. This will likely result in lower-priority projects not being

funded.

* Awarding this contract will necessitate a future amendment to the capital budget

increasing Penny funding from $723,460.50 to $4,065,460.50. Current Funding sources

for this project include: FDOT Local Agency Program Grant: $612,634.00, Infrastructure

Sales Tax (Penny for Pinellas): $4,065,460.50, and Pinellas County Utilities:

$57,672.00.

* There are no mandatory small business enterprise goals included with this award as

this is a federally funded contract that does not allow local preference; however, the

contractor is encouraged to utilize SBE subcontractors if possible.

Contract 23-0144-ITB-CONSTRUCTION in the amount of $4,735,766.50 with all work

completed within 300 consecutive calendar days; Authorize the Chairman to sign and

the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

13.

22-2134A

Award of bid to Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. for the Mehlenbacher Road

sidewalk project.

Approval of the award of bid to Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. for the Mehlenbacher

Road sidewalk project.

Recommendation:

* The project consists of the construction of ADA compliant sidewalks and curb ramps

along the northside of Mehlenbacher Road, from Indian Rocks Road to the Pinellas

Trail.

* Award recommendation is to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder Kamminga &

Roodvoets, Inc. in the amount of $3,575,743.50; the bid amount is 6.54% lower than

the engineer's estimate of $3,825,943.04.

* Due to recent construction cost escalations, capital projects will need to be

reevaluated and reprioritized during development of the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed

Capital Improvement Plan to fit within the total funding availability of the 10-year term of

the Penny for Pinellas sales tax levy. This will likely result in lower-priority projects

ultimately not being funded.

* The Small Business Enterprise commitment for this project is 13%.

Contract No. 23-0209-ITB-CP in the amount of $3,575,743.50 with all work completed

within 480 consecutive calendar days; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of

the Circuit Court to attest.

14.

23-0270A

Award of bid to Site One Landscape Supply, LLC for supply of herbicides,

aquatic herbicides, adjuvants, and rodenticides.

Approval and execution of the goods agreement with Site One Landscape Supply, LLC

for supply of herbicides, aquatic herbicides, adjuvants, and rodenticides.

Recommendation:

* This contract provides herbicide, insecticide, adjuvant, and rodenticide products that

provides for the maintenance and control of vegetation and pests through chemical

applications on an as needed basis.

* This agreement contains a total not to exceed amount of $291,281.08; pricing is

adjustable twice annually per the Producer Price Index (PPI) or 10% whichever is less.

* The contract has an initial term of one year and contains provision for four one-year

term extensions providing for price adjustments per the PPI on an annual basis.

* Two bids were received, with Site One recommended for award as the lowest

responsive, responsible bidder.

* The current contract for Herbicides, Insecticides, Adjuvants and Rodenticides,

21-0715-B, was awarded in February 2022 to two vendors for chemicals on an

as-needed basis.

* The price of chemicals on this contract has increased an average of 137% over the

previous contract; such increases are consistent with current market conditions for

chemical firms. If market conditions during the term of this contract demonstrate a

downward trend, the County has option to re-solicit this contract with 30 days' notice

* Funding is from Public Works operating funds.

Contract No. 22-0657-B in the total not to exceed amount of $291,281.08 for a period of

twelve months; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to

attest.

15.

22-0846A

Ranking of firms and agreement with SurvTech Solutions, Inc. for

Street-Level LiDAR and Imagery Data Acquisition and Extraction.

Approval of the ranking of firms with the number one ranked firm, SurvTech Solutions,

Inc. for Street-Level LiDAR and Imagery Data Acquisition and Extraction.

Recommendation:

* LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing method

that uses a light laser to measure distances. The light pulses-combined with other data

recorded by high-resolution photography - generate precise, measurable,

three-dimensional information about land characteristics.

* The purpose of this contract is to provide high-resolution terrestrial LiDAR for the

countywide flood vulnerability zone that we can use to enhance community resiliency

through improved hazard mitigation planning and projects.

* Six submittals were received with award recommendation to the top ranked firm

SurvTech Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $370,327.71 for one year; the agreement

contains provision for two additional one-year extensions.

* This agreement was planned and funded with federal funds from the Community

Development Block Grant - Mitigation Program made available by the U.S. Department

of Housing and Urban Development and managed under the Florida Department of

Economic Development's Rebuild Florida Program.

Contract No. 22-0518-P in the amount of $370,327.71 for one year; Authorize the

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

16.

22-0630A

Ranking of firms and agreements with ten firms for requirements of

Construction Administration and Inspection Professional

Services-Federal Funds on a continuing basis to assist with

implementation of the Capital Improvement Program.

Approval of the ranking of firms and agreements with ten firms for requirements of

Construction Administration and Inspection Professional Services - Federal Funds on a

continuing basis to assist with implementation of the Capital Improvement Program.

Recommendation:

1) AECOM Technical Services, Inc.

2) DRMP, Inc.

3) H2R Corp

4) HDR Construction Control Corporation

5) H.W. Lochner, Inc.

6) KCI Technologies, Inc.

7) Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp

8) RS&H, Inc.

9) Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (Cardno)

10) V&A Consulting Engineers

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

construction engineering and inspection (CEI) consulting services on a continuing,

as-needed, basis to assist with implementation of the Capital Improvement Program,

particularly time-sensitive work with federal deadlines.

* Award recommendation to ten firms in the maximum amount of $60,000,000 in

accordance with the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act, per Florida Statute

287.055.

* This contract is replacing Contract No. 167-0010-CN CEI Consultant Services; ten

firms were awarded for a total five-year contract total of $60,000,000.

* All the prime vendors have committed to utilizing multiple certified Small Business

Enterprises (SBE) for engagements resulting from this contract. Percentage goals are

not established for the Consultant Competitive Negotiation Act's continuing contracts.

When the County utilizes a firm for an engagement, the requesting department working

with Economic Development will ensure SBE's are utilized.

* This contract is replacing Contract No. 167-0010-CN for the same upset limit

amounts, however rates on average have increased 17% since 2017.

* Funding for this contract will be provided by various funding sources within the Capital

Improvement Program FY23-FY28 Six-Year Plan and/or operating budgets per

individual work assignments on a multiple year/multiple work assignment basis.

Contract No. 22-0456-CN in the annual amount of $12,000,000 for a five-year total of

$60,000,000; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

17.

23-0369A

Receipt and file report of civil lawsuits filed against Pinellas County as

delegated to the County Attorney.

Accept the receipt and file report of civil lawsuits filed against Pinellas County.

Recommendation:

AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS

Human Resources

18.

22-1036A

Ranking of firms and agreements with 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.,

Abacus Service Corporation, Personnel Solutions Plus, LLC., and Sign-In

Solutions, Inc. for staff augmentation services.

Approval of the ranking of firms and agreements with 22nd Century Technologies, Inc.

(TSCTI), Abacus Service Corporation (Abacus), Personnel Solutions Plus, LLC. (PSP),

and Sign-In Solutions, Inc. (Sign-In) for requirements of staff augmentation services.

Recommendation:

* This contract provides temporary staffing services from local and national firms to the

Unified Personnel System to augment the County's workforce with contracted labor.

* The total contract award in the amount of $18,000,000.00 for a five-year term.

* Nineteen submissions were received and evaluated, and TSCTI, Abacus, PSP, and

Sign-In deemed the highest ranked firms and are recommended for award by the

Human Resources Department.

* Funding is derived from various requesting departments' operating budgets and may

include Federal Emergency Management Agency federal grant dollars.

* The markup percentages on this contract has decreased on average 10-15% as

compared to the current contract; however, market wages have increased therefore

overall pricing will remain about the same compared to the current contract

Contract No. 22-0591-P in the annual amount of $3,600,000.00 for a five-year total

contract value of $18,000,000.00 effective April 2, 2023 through April 1, 2028; Authorize

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

REGULAR AGENDA

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS

Administrative Services

19.

22-2037A

Purchase authorization for requirements of heavy and light duty vehicles

and equipment.

Approval of the purchase authorization for requirements of heavy and light duty vehicles

and equipment pursuant to the pricing of each cooperative contract below:

Recommendation:

1.) Florida Sheriffs Association / Florida Association of Counties (government

purchasing cooperative) Contract No. FSA22-VEH 20.0 for utility vehicles, trucks,

trailers, and heavy equipment.

2.) Omnia Partners (government purchasing cooperative) Contract No. 2017025 for golf

carts and mowers.

3.) Sourcewell (governmental purchasing cooperative) Contract No. 091521-NAF for

trucks.

4.) Houston-Galveston Area Council (government purchasing cooperative) Contract No.

RH08-20 for beach rake.

* This purchase authorization provides the Fleet Management Division of Administrative

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

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

* This purchase authorization contains twenty fully electric vehicles: 6 Ford F150, 3

Ford E Transit vans, and 11 Club Car Utility Carts (highlighted in green on the attached

spreadsheet).

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

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

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

* These purchases are funded in full either through the Fleet Management Vehicle

Replacement Plan or individual enterprise funds.

Contract No. 23-00030-PB in the not-to-exceed amount of $7,031,224.70; Authorize the

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

Airport

20.

22-1877A

Award of bid to Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC for Cargo Apron

Reconstruction and Replacement of Runway 9-27 with a Taxiway.

Approval of the award of bid with Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC for Cargo

Apron Reconstruction and Replacement of Runway 9-27 with a Taxiway.

Recommendation:

* This project involves Cargo Apron Reconstruction and Replacement of Runway 9-27

with a Taxiway. This project will ultimately support the Passenger Terminal Expansion

Project.

* Six bids were received with award recommendation for Ajax Paving Industries of

Florida, LLC as the lowest responsive, responsible bid meeting specifications in the

amount of $14,670,617.57 for 315-day term.

* The Small Business Enterprise commitment for this project is 9%.

* Funding for Project 000033A Cargo Apron Rehab and Runway 9/27 Conversion in the

Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budget is insufficient; additional funds will be requested during

the FY24 budget process.

Contract No. 23-0075-ITB for the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport Cargo Apron

Reconstruction and Replacement of Runway 9-27 with a Taxiway in the amount of

$14,670,617.57 for 315-day term on the basis of being the lowest responsive,

responsible bid received meeting specifications; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the

Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

21.

23-0271A

Resolution authorizing continuation of a $4.50 Passenger Facility Charge

at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.

Adopt a resolution authorizing St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to submit

Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Application #7 to the Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA) to allow continued collection of the PFC fees to fund FAA approved projects. In

addition, obtain Chairman's signature on the PFC Application when the FAA indicates

the application is substantially complete.

Recommendation:

* The total PFC revenue to be collected in the new application, through November 1,

2026, is $13.653M. Funding supports projects such as the construction of a new

taxiway "N" that will mitigate potential runway incursions; additional funding for apron

construction and construction of new taxiways "C" and "A4" due to the high bids

received; a portion of the design services cost of the upcoming terminal expansion and

improvements project; and the acquisition of a new airfield sweeper.

* The FAA's PFC program allows the collection of PFC fees up to $4.50 for every

enplaned passenger at commercial service airports to fund FAA approved projects that

enhance safety, security, or capacity.

* Submitting a new PFC application will ensure that PIE can continue imposing a $4.50

PFC on each enplanement and can continue collection to fund FAA eligible

improvements to PIE's terminal and airfield.

* The draft resolution and the application form must be approved and signed by the

Chairman before the application is submitted to the FAA.

County Administrator

22.

23-0241A

East Lake Community Library Fiscal Year 2023 Municipal Services

Taxing Unit special projects funding request.

Approval of the Municipal Services Taxing Unit special projects funding request made

by the East Lake Community Library (ELCL) for the purchase and installation

technology upgrades.

Recommendation:

* The project funding request is in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00. Costs

exceeding the maximum award will be paid for by the ELCL utilizing capital reserve

funds.

* This project will allow the ELCL to upgrade their network infrastructure to Cat 6 wiring

and add additional network access points throughout the building to improve

connectivity; provide outside access points and expand WiFi availability on library

property.

* The funding will also be used to make upgrades to the A/V equipment in the

Community Room by replacing the HDMI hard connection with wireless HDMI

capability.

* The funding will also be used to update the hardware and software on their

nine-year-old digital road sign.

* Funding this request will bring added value and serviceability to this County owned

facility.

Economic Development

23.

23-0386A

Master Lease and Operating Agreement between Pinellas County,

STAR-TEC Enterprises, Inc. and Pinellas County Industrial Development

Authority.

Approval of the Master Lease and Operating Agreement (Agreement) between Pinellas

County, STAR-TEC Enterprises, Inc. (STAR-TEC) and Pinellas County Industrial

Development Authority (PCIDA) for the lease of a newly constructed 46,570 square foot

(SF) building and the operation of the Tampa Bay Innovation Center Business Incubator

(Incubator) to facilitate targeted job growth in Pinellas County.

Recommendation:

* A feasibility study was conducted in October 2013, resulting in a recommendation of

developing a 40,000-50,000 SF mixed-use business incubator facility (Incubator) in

downtown St. Petersburg (City).

* In October 2016, STAR-TEC was the winning responder to a competitive search for

an operator for the Incubator.

* The Incubator project is a partnership between the U.S. Economic Development

Authority, Pinellas County, the City, and STAR-TEC with total project costs of

$15,874,343.00.

* Construction on the Incubator started February 2022 with substantial completion

expected July 2023.

* Initial term of the Agreement is 10 years with four five-year renewal options.

* Rent paid by STAR-TEC to the County is $1.00 per annum.

* PCIDA will provide a total of $400,000.00 in funding to STAR-TEC over the first

three-year period of the Agreement for county-wide incubation and acceleration

services.

* The revenue and expenses associated with this contract are budgeted in the Star

Center Budget in Fiscal Year 2023.

24.

23-0273A

Resolution and Second Amendment of Joinder to Interlocal Agreement

approving the issuance of not-to-exceed $5,100,000.00 for projects

located in Pinellas County, of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds by

Florida Development Finance Corporation.

Adopt a resolution and approve a Second Amendment of Joinder to Interlocal

Agreement approving the issuance by the Florida Development Finance Corporation

(FDFC) of not-to-exceed $5,100,000.00 for projects located in Pinellas County, of

Industrial Development Revenue Bonds to finance the cost of acquiring, constructing,

renovating, and improving certain solid waste disposal facilities for Waste Pro USA, Inc.

Recommendation:

* The FDFC and the County previously entered into a Joinder to an Interlocal

Agreement to permit the FDFC to issue revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed

$1,200,000.00 to finance projects within the jurisdictional limits of Pinellas County.

* Waste Pro USA, Inc. (Borrower) has requested the issuance of the FDFC's Solid

Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Waste Pro USA, Inc. Project), Series 2023 (Bonds),

to provide financing for the acquisition, construction and equipping of solid waste

disposal facilities located throughout the State of Florida in an amount not to exceed

$210,000,000.00.

* The Borrower anticipates that some of the total bond proceeds in an amount

not-to-exceed $5,100,000.00 will be utilized to finance or refinance improvements to

their facilities in Pinellas County at 5170 126th Avenue North, Clearwater.

* The Second Amendment to the Joinder to Interlocal Agreement approves the

issuance of the proposed Bonds by the FDFC and the use of a portion of the proceeds

in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,100,000.00 for the purposes of

financing the portion of the project in Pinellas County.

* The Second Amendment to the Joinder also allows the FDFC to issue additional

bonds in the future for the purposed of refinancing the Bonds, at such time as FDFC

may determine in its discretion, throughout the period the Bonds remain outstanding.

* No County funds are used. The funds are issued by the Florida Development Finance

Corporation, which have to be approved by the county. This does not increase the

financial liability of the County.

Housing & Community Development

25.

23-0302A

Fourth Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Program

Subaward Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement

CD17PERCRHB with Pinellas Ex-Offender Re-Entry Coalition, Inc. d/b/a

People Empowering, and Restoring Communities for Community

Development Block Grant funded facility improvements.

Approval of a Fourth Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Program

Subaward Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement (Fourth

Amendment) with Pinellas Ex-Offender Re-Entry Coalition, Inc. d/b/a People

Empowering and Restoring Communities (PERC), for Community Development Block

Grant (CDBG) funded facility improvements.

Recommendation:

* This Fourth Amendment to Agreement CD17PERCRHB provides additional CDBG

funding; extends the term of the Agreement three months to September 30, 2023,

providing additional time for project completion; extends the term of the restricted

period three months, restricting the use of the property through October 1, 2043; and

increases the amount of required property insurance coverage PERC must carry

through the term of the Agreement.

* An additional $324,624.76 in CDBG funding is being provided to PERC to cover the

30.0% increase in the cost of construction materials due to inflation and supply chain

issues. The new total CDBG investment for the project is $1,090,774.76.

* The increase to this agreement is consistent with the Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted

Budget and it is funded from the CDBG Funds, Community Development Grant Fund.

* The amount of the required property insurance coverage is being increased to

$1,090,774.76, to equal the total project construction costs.

* The project consists of facility renovations for the reconfiguration of space to create

new offices, classrooms, and bathrooms; roof replacement; kitchen improvements;

upgrading HAVAC, lighting and electrical systems.

* On July 25, 2019, the County provided, through Agreement CD17PERCRHB,

$300,054.00 in CDBG funding to PERC for phase one of facility improvements at 12810

U.S. Highway 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33764.

* On April 20, 2020, the First Amendment provided an additional $466,096.00 in CDBG

funds, for a total CDBG investment of $766,150.00, to PERC for additional facility

improvements, revised the project description to incorporate phase two improvements,

extended the term of the specific performance and restricted periods, and identified

new CDBG grant funding Federal Award Identification Numbers.

* On September 28, 2021, the Second Amendment extended the term of the

Agreement three months to December 31, 2021, providing additional time for project

completion and extended the term of the restricted period three months, restricting the

use of the property through December 1, 2041.

* On January 4, 2022, the Third Amendment extended the term of the Agreement 18

months to June 30, 2023, providing additional time for project completion and extended

the term of the restricted period 18 months, restricting the use of the property through

June 1, 2043.

Human Services

26.

23-0359A

Amendments with five non-profit organizations for 5.0% cost of living

increases.

Approval of five Amendments with five non-profit organizations for 5.0% cost of living

increases and administrative contract language updates.

Recommendation:

* These Amendments provide a 5.0% increase for six recurring behavioral health,

homeless, and/or social services programs that have not been recently procured and/or

do not have increases negotiated in their existing contracts. Amendments also include

administrative updates related to the Coordinated Access Model and Optimal Data Set,

as appropriate.

* The total amount of funding approved through this item is $209,375.45 and shall not

exceed the $313,930.00 identified in the Human Services' Fiscal Year 2023 General

Fund appropriation.

* This is a Board of County Commissioners approved decision package.

* Amendments completed review under file #22-1342D but are being routed for Board

signature due to the total contract dollar amount exceeding $250,000.00.

Public Works

27.

23-0142A

Fifth Amendment to the contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the San

Martin over Riviera Bay Bridge Project Development and Environment

Study.

Approval of the Fifth Amendment to the contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the San

Martin over Riviera Bay Bridge Project Development and Environment Study (PD&E).

Recommendation:

* The purpose of this contract is to evaluate the rehabilitation or replacement of the

Riviera Bay Bridge (Bridge No. 154371) and the San Martin Boulevard roadway

improvements. The original contract provided an option to move into the Design Phase

at the completion of the PD&E.

* This contract was originally approved by the Board on December 16, 2014, with HDR

Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $641,431.02.

o Awarded not to exceed amount:

o First Amendment (time only):

641,431.02

0.00

o Second Amendment (time and $):

o Third Amendment (time only - COVID 19);

o Fourth Amendment (regulatory revisions):

o Fifth Amendment (time and $):

29,927.14

0.00

54,197.00

$1,874,083.47

$2,599,638.63

o Total estimated not to exceed amount:

* This Fifth Amendment adds 670 calendar days for the Design Phase and increases

the contract amount by $1,874,083.47 for design-phase services bringing the total

amount of this contract to $2,599,638.63.

* Because of recent capital price escalations, projects will need to be reevaluated and

reprioritized during development of the Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Capital

Improvement Plan to fit within the total funding availability of 10-year term of the Penny

for Pinellas sales tax levy. This will likely result in some lower-priority projects not being

funded, or partially funded, during this current 10-year Penny term.

* Preliminarily, a total of $6,078,000.00 of Penny for Pinellas funding is needed to

complete this project (design costs, construction costs, etc.). Of the additional

$6,078,000.00 needed to complete the project, $936,000.00 in additional funding is

needed for this design contract.

* The department intends to seek infrastructure grant funding for this project, but design

details are needed to do so.

Contract No. 134-0091-NC; Project No. 001036A San Martin Blvd. over Riviera Bay

Bridge Replacement; increase in the amount of $1,874,083.47, for a revised total of

$2,599,638.63. Work is expected to be completed within 670 consecutive calendar

days after issuance of a notice to proceed for design-phase services; Authorize the

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

Safety and Emergency Services

28.

23-0362A

Agreement to receive E911 trust fund monies from the State of Florida for

Pinellas County’s E911 training room redesign.

Approval of the agreement certifying that monies received from the State of Florida will

be used to purchase and install console furniture workstations for the E911 training

room redesign.

Recommendation:

* Grant funds of $338,521.90 shall be provided on a cost reimbursement basis. No

matching funds are associated with this grant.

* The E911 training room does not currently have console furniture workstations

available to create a training environment that mimics the live environment and

increases the number of live consoles.

* State E911 grant funds exist to assist in funding these costs.

* This grant request will fund the purchase and installation of 11 console furniture

workstations in the training room for Pinellas County Regional 911 Center.

* The State E911 Grant application was approved on January 19, 2023.

29.

23-0293A

Resolution authorizing the County Administrator to annually execute the

Certification Statement of the Use of Certified Public Funds and Letter of

Agreement with the State of Florida to participate in the Medicaid Public

Emergency Medical Transportation and Medicaid Public Emergency

Medical Transportation-Intergovernmental Transfer Programs.

Approval of a resolution delegating authority to the County Administrator to annually

execute the Medicaid Public Emergency Medical Transportation (PEMT) Statement of

the Use of Certified Public Funds and the Medicaid Public Emergency Medical

Transportation-Intergovernmental (PEMT-IGT) Letter of Agreement which provides

supplemental revenue to public ambulance transportation providers for services

rendered to Medicaid recipients.

Recommendation:

* PEMT provides supplemental revenue to public ambulance transportation providers

for services rendered to Medicaid recipients.

* Application and approval are required annually with a very narrow application window

timeline as per State requirement.

* The projected revenue is $5,100,000.00 per year; PEMT ($400,000.00) and

PEMT-IGT ($4.7M). These funds are included and consistent with the Fiscal Year 2023

Adopted Budget.

* This authorizes the County Administrator to sign the agreement within deadlines.

Utilities

30.

23-0209A

Resilient Florida Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of

Environmental Protection for funding of construction for the Manufactured

Home Communities Wastewater Collection System Improvements.

Approval of the Resilient Florida Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of

Environmental Protection for funding of construction for the Manufactured Home

Communities (MHC) Wastewater Collection System Improvements.

Recommendation:

* Grant funds will be used to construct wastewater collection system improvements at

fourteen mobile home communities. Sites were identified through flow monitoring to be

significant Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) contributors.

* Total amount of federal funds to Pinellas County Utilities is $25,000,000.00 with no

match required.

* Project will update and improve critical wastewater assets to facilitate adaptation to

both flooding and sea-level rise.

* Project will reduce storm-derived inflow and infiltration of older infrastructure systems

and the nutrient impacts to impaired water bodies by upgrading and maintaining

privately-owned MHCs wastewater collection systems.

* Project will cost-effectively reduce I&I and sanitary sewer overflows and lessen flood

impact to communities and local waterbodies.

* The grant application was ratified by the Board of County Commissioners on October

26, 2021.

* Construction is anticipated to advertise in winter 2024.

* All work must be completed, and all deliverables received, by June 30, 2026.

* The County will be paid on a cost reimbursement basis.

* Funding is available under Project 005015A MHC Wastewater Collection System

Improvements funded by the Sewer Renewal and Replacement Fund.

County Project No. 005015A; in the amount of $25,000,000.00; start date upon

execution with end date of September 30, 2026; Authorize the Chairman to sign the

Grant Agreement and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest; County Administrator, as

authorized County representative, to sign the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds

Reporting Requirements form and Build America/Buy America Acknowledgement.

AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS

Housing Finance Authority

31.

23-0296A

Resolution approving the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue

Bonds by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County to finance a

multifamily residential rental housing project Bear Creek Commons.

Adopt a resolution allowing the Housing Finance Authority (HFA) to issue Multifamily

Housing Revenue Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $12.5M, for the benefit of

Blue 64th Street, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, or its affiliate, duly organized

and existing under the laws of the State of Florida.

Recommendation:

* This conduit financing transaction proceeds will be loaned to Blue 64th Street, LLC

(the borrower/developer) to help finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of

an 85-unit midrise multifamily rental housing to be known as Bear Creek Commons.

* Eighteen units will be restricted to households earning 30.0% or less of Area Median

Income (AMI), 48 units will be restricted to households earning 60.0% or less of AMI

and 19 units will be restricted 80.0% AMI.

* This project is located within the City of St. Petersburg at 635 64th Street South, St.

Petersburg, Florida 33707.

* The land for the development was acquired using City of St. Petersburg Penny for

Pinellas Land Acquisition funds. The land is in a land trust administered by the HFA, as

Trustee on behalf of the City of St. Petersburg as Beneficial Owner.

* The developer will be solely responsible for payment of the bond debt.

* The Housing Finance Authority is a dependent special district of the County.

Conduit financings pledge neither the district 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).

32.

23-0299A

Resolution approving the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue

Bonds by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County to finance a

multifamily residential rental housing project Oakhurst Trace.

Adopt a resolution allowing the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County (HFA) to

issue Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $28M,

for the benefit of SP Pinellas III LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, or its affiliate,

duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Florida.

Recommendation:

* Adopt a resolution allowing the HFA to issue Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in a

principal amount not to exceed $28M, for the benefit of SP Pinellas III LLC, a Florida

Limited Liability Company, or its affiliate, duly organized and existing under the laws of

the State of Florida.

* The Board previously approved issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $22M

by Resolution 22-38 on May 24, 2022. Due to increased construction cost estimates,

the developer has requested an increase of the bond inducement amount of $28M.

* Conduit financing transaction proceeds will be loaned to SP Pinellas III LLC (the

borrower/ developer) to help finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of a

220-unit multifamily rental housing facility for persons or families earning 60.0% or less

of Area Median Income (AMI) income to be known as Oakhurst Trace.

* This project is located within the City of Pinellas Park and is to be located at the west

side of U.S. Highway 19 North, approximately 500 feet west of the intersection of

Mainlands Boulevard West and U.S. Highway 19 North.

* The development will include five midrise residential buildings with 40 one-bedroom

units, 120 two-bedroom units, and 60 three-bedroom units.

* The developer will be solely responsible for payment of the bond debt.

* The Housing Finance Authority is a dependent special district of the County. Conduit

financings pledge neither the district or 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

33.

23-0374A

Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. Florida

PACE Funding Agency - action for declaratory and injunctive relief.

Approval and authorization for the County Attorney to initiate litigation in the case of

Pinellas County v. Florida PACE Funding Agency to prevent an immediate danger to

the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Pinellas County by seeking to ensure

compliance with the County's consumer protection ordinance regarding PACE in

Pinellas County.

Recommendation:

34.

35.

23-0368A

Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. Stephen

Panzarella and Richard Long - small claims action for property damage.

Approval and authorization for the County Attorney to initiate litigation in the case of

Pinellas County v. Stephen Panzarella and Richard Long.

Recommendation:

23-0377A

Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Pinellas County v. Marc A.

Letcher - action for injunctive relief.

Approval and authorization for the County Attorney to initiate litigation against Marc A.

Letcher.

Recommendation:

6:00PM

PUBLIC HEARINGS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

40.

23-0235A

Case No. FLU-22-07 (Ridgemoor Master Association, Inc.)

A request for a change of Land Use from Recreation/Open Space to

Transportation/Utility on approximately 0.116 acre located on the west

side of Ridgemoor Drive approximately 300 feet north of Ridgemoor

Boulevard in East Lake Tarpon.

Based upon the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and attachments,

Case No. FLU-22-07 is recommended for approval:

Recommendation:

An ordinance approving the application of Ridgemoor Master Association, Inc. for a

change of Land Use from Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) to Transportation/Utility

(T/U).

* The applicant is seeking a Land Use change on 0.116 acre of property that is part of a

larger, 6.5-acre tract utilized as a neighborhood park serving the Ridgemoor

community.

* The subject property is located just west of Ridgemoor Drive N., approximately 300

feet north of Ridgemoor Boulevard, and approximately one mile east of East Lake

Road.

* The subject property and surrounding area are located within the East Lake Tarpon

Community Overlay as recognized by the Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan and

identified on the FLUM.

* The subject property is part of and subject to the Ridgemoor Residential Planned

Development (RPD-W) zoning district.

* The applicant desires to construct a 150-foot monopole telecommunications tower

near the south end of the 6.5-acre parent tract.

* A telecommunications tower is generally permissible; however, a height of 150 feet

will require Board of Adjustment & Appeals approval as a Type-2 Use, requiring a public

hearing subsequent to the land use change.

* The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the request (vote 6-0). One

person from the public spoke at the hearing requesting clarification on the request and

additional information. No written correspondence has been received.

41.

23-0216A

Case No. ZON-22-09 (12199 Seminole, LLC)

A request for a zoning change from C-1, Neighborhood Commercial to

C-2, General Commercial and Services on approximately 0.52 acre

located at 12081 Seminole Boulevard in unincorporated Largo.

(Quasi-Judicial)

Based upon the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and attachments,

Case No. ZON-22-09 is recommended for approval:

Recommendation:

A resolution approving the application of 12199 Seminole, LLC for a zoning change

from Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) to General Commercial and Services (C-2).

* The applicant is seeking a zoning change on a 0.52-acre parcel and the proposed use

is auto sales.

* The requested C-2 zoning is consistent with the property's Commercial General (CG)

Future Land Use Map (FLUM) category.

* The subject property is located along an arterial roadway and is bordered by a mix of

uses, including auto sales directly to the north.

* The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the request (vote 4-2). The

dissenting votes were based on potential negative impacts to neighboring homes from

certain allowable uses within the C-2 district. There was no direct concern with the

proposed auto sales use. No one from the public appeared in opposition and no

correspondence has been received. There are many other similar properties zoned C-2

along Seminole Boulevard in the area.

42.

23-0213A

Case No. ZON-22-10 (2754 Summerdale, LLC)

A request for a Zoning change from R-A, Residential Agriculture to E-2,

Employment-2 on approximately 0.34 acre located at 2754 Summerdale

Drive in unincorporated Clearwater. (Quasi-Judicial)

Based upon the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and attachments,

Case No. ZON-22-10 is recommended for approval:

Recommendation:

A resolution approving the application of 2754 Summerdale, LLC for a zoning change

from Residential Agriculture (R-A) to Employment-2 (E-2).

* The applicant is seeking a zoning change on a 0.34-acre parcel and the proposed use

is warehousing.

* The requested E-2 zoning is consistent with the property's Commercial General (CG)

Future Land Use Map (FLUM) category.

* The subject property is bordered by a mix of non-residential uses, including

warehousing, retail, and office.

* Approval of the request would eliminate a nonconforming use and a nonconforming lot

size.

* The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the request (vote 6-0). No one

appeared in opposition and no correspondence has been received.

ADJOURNMENT

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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

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Public Hearing Procedures

The procedure used by the Board in conducting Public Hearings is to have a staff presentation followed by the

applicant presenting the specific proposal. The Board will then hear comments from the proponents, the

opponents and a staff summary. The applicant will then be given an opportunity to close and the Board will

decide on the matter. Public Hearings before the Board are governed by the provisions of Section 134 -14 of

the Pinellas County Land Development Code as may be modified by Pinellas County Emergency Order. That

code provides that at the conclusion of each person’s presentation, any speaker may seek the Chairman’s

permission to ask questions of staff.

Specifically:

1. At the conclusion of the presentations by the applicant and any proponents, all affected parties may

seek the Chairman’s permission to ask questions of or seek clarification from the applicant and/or the

proponents.

2. At the conclusion of the presentation by the opponents, all affected parties may seek the Chairman’s

permission to ask questions of or seek clarification from any opponent.

The applicant’s closing comments will address testimony subsequent to his or her presentation. Continuing

rebuttal of other than directly preceding testimony will not be allowed. Because much testimony has already

been submitted in writing, the following guidelines accommodate efficient presentations:

1. The applicant should present his or her entire case, including rebuttal, in no more than 20 minutes.

2. Persons wishing to speak regarding a Public Hearing item may speak for up to three minutes each.

3. Persons wishing to attend virtually must preregister at 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.