ROLL CALL

INVOCATION by Pastor Keturah Pittman, Greater Mt Zion AME Church, St. Petersburg.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS

23-0249A

Water Conservation Month Proclamation:

Utilities Department

- Franklin Roberson, Water Conservation Coordinator

- Frank Quarterman, Water/Wastewater Plant Operator 1

- Nathan Hickerson, Chemist 1

- Robert Pawlikowski, Chemist 1

23-0250A

National Community Development Week Proclamation:

Housing and Community Development

- Brook Gajan, Compliance Manager

- Joe Riddle, Grants Program Manager

23-0318A

23-0319A

Department of Solid Waste Accreditation Award:

- Paul Sacco, Director, Solid Waste

- Rick Clarke, Solid Waste Program Supervisor, Solid Waste

Employee Recognition Award:

- Rick Clarke, Solid Waste Program Supervisor, Solid Waste

- Dan Schutzsmith, Web Team Leader and Sarah Powell, Graphics and

Digital Project Coordinator, Communications

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

5. Citizens To Be Heard - Public Comment.

23-0251A

PUBLIC HEARINGS

AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS

Emergency Medical Services Authority

23-0317A

Amendment to the ordinance of the Emergency Medical Services Medical

Control Board. (Companion to Item No. 7 and 8)

Sitting as the Emergency Medical Services Authority (Authority), conduct a public

hearing for a proposed amendment to the ordinance of the Emergency Medical

Services Medical Control Board (MCB).

Recommendation:

* The MCB is an advisory body to the Authority and to the Emergency Medical Services

Medical Director.

* The MCB is given specific review and approval authority pursuant to Section 54-60 of

the Pinellas County Code subject to overriding Florida Law.

* The Pinellas County Medical Association was recently dissolved.

* This item amends the ordinance of the MCB to change the Pinellas County Medical

Association seat to add a pediatric physician member that would represent a hospital

with pediatric services within Pinellas County.

22-2089A

Amendment to the bylaws of the Emergency Medical Services Medical

Control Board. (Companion to Item No. 6 and 8)

Sitting as the Emergency Medical Services Authority (Authority), approve the

amendment to the bylaws of the Emergency Medical Services Medical Control Board

(MCB).

Recommendation:

* The MCB is an advisory body to the Authority and to the Emergency Medical Services

Medical Director.

* The MCB is given specific review and approval authority pursuant to Section 54-60 of

the Pinellas County Code subject to overriding Florida Law.

* This item amends the bylaws of the MCB to add a pediatric physician member that

would represent a hospital with pediatric services within Pinellas County. This seat

replaces the Pinellas County Medical Association seat as that organization was recently

dissolved.

23-0239A

Appointments to the Emergency Medical Services Medical Control Board.

(Companion to Item No. 6 and 7)

Sitting as the Emergency Medical Services Authority (Authority), approve the following

appointment/reappointments to the EMS Medical Control Board for a two-year term

ending February 2025.

Recommendation:

* Appointment of Dr. Meghan Martin as a Pediatric Physician to represent a hospital

with pediatric services within Pinellas County. Dr. Martin is a Pediatric Emergency

Physician at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.

* Reappointment of Ms. Amelia Russell as a Hospital Administrator primary

representative for HCA Largo Medical Center. Ms. Russell is a Chief Nursing Officer at

HCA Largo Medical Center.

* Appointment of Ms. Lacey Rains as a Hospital Administrator alternate representative

for HCA Largo Medical Center. Ms. Rains is an Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at HCA

Largo Medical Center.

CONSENT AGENDA - Items 9 through 18

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS

Public Works

14.

22-2252A

Award of bid to NDL, LLC d/b/a Natural Designs Landscaping for

roadway medians, rights of way, ponds and outparcels maintenance

services.

Award of bid to NDL, LLC d/b/a Natural Designs Landscaping for roadway medians,

rights of way, ponds and outparcels maintenance services.

Recommendation:

* This contract provides grounds maintenance services of landscaped roadway

medians, adjoining rights-of-way, related storm water mitigation ponds and

County-owned outparcels on a cyclical basis, as request by the Public Works

Department.

* Three bids were received with NDL, LLC d/b/a Natural Designs Landscaping

recommended for award as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

* This contract is effective for an initial twenty-four-month term with two,

twenty-four-month extensions. Term extensions allow for price adjustments once every

twenty-four months in an amount not to exceed the average of the Consumer Price

Index or 5%, whichever is less.

* This contract replaces contract no. 178-0178-B. On average, rates have increased

19.6% in comparison to the prior contract.

* Funding is budgeted in the Public Works Department General Fund operating budget.

Contract No. 23-0208-ITB in the total not to exceed expenditure of $1,540,561.12,

effective for a period of twenty-four-months; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the

Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

15.

23-0358A

Award of bid to Wholesale Landscape Supply d/b/a Big Earth Landscape

Supply and Southern Landscaping Materials for requirements of

Roadway and Landscape materials - a Tampa Bay Area Purchasing

Cooperative contract.

Award of bid to Wholesale Landscape Supply d/b/a Big Earth Landscape Supply and

Southern Landscaping Materials for requirements of Roadway and Landscape

materials - a Tampa Bay Area Purchasing Cooperative contract.

Recommendation:

* This Cooperative contract, administered by the County, is for roadway and landscape

materials necessary for roadway improvements and various improvements to grounds

and landscapes including the requirements for the cities of Clearwater, Dunedin,

Oldsmar, St. Petersburg, and Tarpon Springs.

* Each participating agency is responsible for facilitating their own contract award.

* Three bids were received with Wholesale Landscape Supply dba Big Earth

Landscape Supply recommended for award in the amount of $812,780.00 for delivered

line items 2, 7-9, 11-15,17,18 and pickup line items 1, 2, 4-12, 14, 15, 17-19 and

Southern Landscaping Materials recommended for award in the amount of $452,095.00

for delivered line items 1, 3-6, 10, 19, 20 and pickup line items 3, 13, 20 on the basis of

being the lowest, responsive, and responsible bids received meeting specifications for

County requirements.

* In comparison to the prior contract, pricing has increased an estimated amount of

23.7% for picked-up materials and 38.4% for delivered materials.

* Funding for this twelve-month agreement is derived from requisitioning department's

operating budgets. Cooperative participants are responsible for their own funding.

Contract No. 23-0077-B in the total not to exceed amount of $1,264,875.00 for the

County, effective for a period of twelve months; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the

Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

Solid Waste

16.

23-0226A

Ranking of firms and agreement with NewGen Strategies and Solutions,

LLC for Solid Waste and Waste Diversion Consulting Services.

Approval of the ranking of firms and agreement with the number one ranked firm,

NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC (NewGen) for Solid Waste and Waste

Diversion Consulting Services.

Recommendation:

* This contract provides technical assistance with Solid Waste and waste diversion

programs, contract development, program evaluation, waste audits, composition

studies, and market evaluations.

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

NewGen in the amount of $1,849,100.00 over sixty months; this agreement contains

provision for one twenty-four-month extension.

* This contract replaces Contract No. 167-0463-P, which expired on February 28, 2023.

The not-to-exceed amount of the 60-month contract was $1,233,750.00.

* Solid Waste will assign work to NewGen using individual task orders.

* While this agreement will create purchasing availability, it does not guarantee that a

contract amount will be spent. The Solid Waste Department may use up to the full

amount.

* Funding is budgeted in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Adopted Budget and preliminarily in

the FY24 departmental budget request.

Contract No. 22-0644-P in an annual estimated expenditure of $369,820.00 for a not to

exceed amount of $1,849,100.00, effective for 60-months; Authorize the Chairman to

sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

Utilities

17.

23-0172A

Award of bid to Ring Power Corporation for electrical switchgear

maintenance and repair services.

Award of bid to Ring Power Corporation for electrical switchgear maintenance and

repair services.

Recommendation:

* This contract provides electrical testing, preventative maintenance, and repair

services for switchgear, transfer switches, breakers, switchboards, and associated

components, on an as-needed basis.

* This contract ensures certified maintenance of essential electrical equipment as

established by the original equipment manufacturers for the drinking water and

wastewater treatment facilities.

* One responsive bid was received, with Ring Power Corporation recommended for

award as the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $1,359,129.00 for

a thirty-six-month term or estimated annual expenditure of $453,043.00.

* No prior on-going contract for these services has been awarded. This is a new

contract effective for a period of thirty-six months with provision for two twelve-month

extensions.

* The contract provides price increases/decreases after the initial thirty-six-month

contract period not to exceed the average of the Consumer Price Index or 5%,

whichever is less.

* Funding is derived from the Sewer and Water Operating Fund.

Contract No. 22-0590-B in a total amount not to exceed $1,359,129.00 for a term of

thirty-six months; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to

attest.

18.

22-2272A

Joint Project Agreement with the City of Largo for the relocation and

replacement of County’s water system infrastructure in conflict with the

City’s proposed roadway and drainage system improvements along

Valencia Drive North, South, West, and East.

Approval of the Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with the City of Largo for the relocation

and replacement of County water system infrastructure in conflict with the City's

proposed roadway and drainage system improvements along Valencia Drive.

Recommendation:

* The County's existing 2" galvanized water main and 6" cast iron water distribution

mains with an approximate total length of 1,800 linear feet, including fire hydrants,

valves, fittings, blow offs, and miscellaneous incidentals to construction, must be

relocated and replaced to accommodate the City's proposed road and drainage

improvements due to being located in the City of Largo's right of way jurisdiction.

* The City's contractor will perform the County's water system infrastructure relocations

and replacements as part of the project to achieve expedited repair, minimize

maintenance of traffic, and minimize staging area and mobilization costs due to the

contractor already being onsite.

* The City will invoice the County for reimbursement of construction costs.

* The preliminary JPA estimated project cost was $715,000.00 as of June 2022.

* New JPA estimated project cost is $1,100,000.00 based on recently received Utilities

and Public Works bids, current inflation, long wait times on materials procurement, and

higher construction costs.

* This joint project process is the most efficient option to complete the relocation and

replacement of County infrastructure located in the City's project areas.

* Target Construction Date: October 2023 to September 2024.

* Project 005063A Water Main Relocation and Improvements City of Largo's Valencia

Drive, is in the Capital Improvement Program, funded by the Water Renewal and

Replacement Fund. The budget is being updated during the Fiscal Year 2024 budget

process to reflect the new estimate.

PID No. 005063A; Agreement amount is $1,100,000.00; Agreement in place for the

duration of construction; 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

Public Works

19.

23-0355A

Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental

Protection for the Pinellas County Shore Protection Project at Long

Key/Upham Beach.

Approval of the Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental

Protection (FDEP) for the Pinellas County Shore Protection Project at Long Key/Upham

Beach.

Recommendation:

* Per the Agreement, cost share is $4,744,633.00 (64%) federal, $1,325,000.00 (18%)

FDEP, and $1,325,000.00 (18%) County match, including monitoring. FDEP will

reimburse County up to 50% of eligible non-federal costs.

* Through this Agreement, FDEP will fund a maximum of $1,325,000.00 for design,

construction, and monitoring activities, which represents 50% of the estimated

non-federal cost obligation.

* Pinellas County is responsible for 50% of the non-federal cost share, which is

budgeted in CIP Project 004487A - Long Key-Upham 2024 Beach Nourishment in the

Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 - FY28 Capital Improvement Program plan. The County share is

funded by Tourist Development Tax.

* There is sufficient budget in the FY23 - FY28 CIP plan to support the latest project

estimates.

FDEP Project No. 23PI1; County project number 004487A - Long Key-Upham 2024

Beach Nourishment; FDEP award of $1,325,000.00 and County match of

$1,325,000.00; term January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2025; Authorize the Chairman to

sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

20.

23-0320A

Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental

Protection for reimbursement of non-federal costs spent on the Pinellas

County Shore Protection Project at Treasure Island.

Approval of the Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental

Protection (FDEP) for reimbursement of non-federal costs spent on the Pinellas County

Shore Protection Project at Treasure Island.

Recommendation:

* Per the Agreement, cost share is $6,960,000.00 (58%) federal, $2,540,000 (21%)

FDEP, and $2,540,000 (21%) County match.

* The full award of $2,540,000 was not needed to complete this project.

* Through this Agreement, FDEP will reimburse up to 50% of the actual non-federal

costs, totaling approximately $1,400,000.

* The project was constructed in 2018 and funded by Tourist Development Tax, through

the Coastal Management Program.

* The original agreement expired before FDEP could provide reimbursement.

FDEP Project No. 18PI2, formerly 18PI1; County project number 001515A Treasure

Island Shore Protection Agreement; FDEP award of $2,540,000.00 and County match

of $2,540,000.00; term January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2026; Authorize the Chairman

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

21.

23-0352A

Resolution dedicating a County-owned property as public right-of-way.

Recommend the adoption of Resolution dedicating a County-owned property lying in a

portion of Lot 1, Block C, of "Inness Park" according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat

Book 13, Page 1, of the public records of Pinellas County, Florida lying in Section 11,

Township 27 South, Range 15 East, as public road right-of-way for Gulf Road.

Recommendation:

* A County-owned property, Pinellas County Parcel ID # 11-27-15-43056-003-0011

(Property), has been improved by the County, which includes an existing roadway.

* It is necessary for the County to dedicate the Property as public right-of-way.

* There is no cost for declaring a County-owned property to be a public right-of-way.

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

the resolution declaring County-owned right-of-way in the public records of Pinellas

County.

22.

23-0403A

National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System Annual

Report.

Accept the receipt and file of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community

Rating System (CRS) Annual Report.

Recommendation:

* This plan is in accordance with the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.

Maintaining this plan helps the County meet the eligibility for Federal hazard mitigation

grants.

* These plans are developed through a multi-agency effort.

* Submittal of annual updates of these plans to the Board of County Commissioners are

required as part of the County's participation in the CRS.

* No signatures required.

Safety and Emergency Services

23.

23-0336A

Resolution adopting countywide minimum standards for radio frequency

testing in new and existing high-rise structures; and providing for effective

dates.

Approval of a resolution adopting a countywide minimum signal strength of -102dBm for

all new and existing high-rise buildings in all critical and non-critical areas with a

Delivered Audio Quality of 3.4 or better and the submission of proof of compliance to

Pinellas County Safety and Emergency Services to obtain authorization to retransmit

the radio signal.

Recommendation:

* Chapter 633, Florida Statutes, the updated Florida Fire Prevention Code, deemed the

authority having jurisdiction shall determine the minimum radio signal strength for fire

department communications in all new and existing buildings.

* Article II, Chapter 62 of the Pinellas County Code, the Pinellas County fire protection

authority shall exercise specific powers, including determining minimum service levels,

for each municipal and volunteer fire department and fire protection district within the

county, and to compel such departments to take any action necessary to ensure that

they are operating at the minimum level prescribed by the authority.

* Existing high-rise buildings are not required to comply with this minimum radio signal

strength for fire department communications until January 1, 2025. However, by

January 1, 2024, an existing high-rise building that is not in compliance, must apply for

an appropriate permit for the required installation of a two-way radio communication

enhancement system with the local government agency having jurisdiction and must

demonstrate that the building will become compliant by January 1, 2025.

* This standard will provide for consistent enforcement across all jurisdictions and

provide guidance for requiring signal enhancements when needed as it pertains to the

Pinellas County Radio System.

This item has no fiscal impact upon Pinellas County.

AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS

CareerSource Pinellas

24.

23-0366A

Appointment to WorkNet Pinellas d/b/a CareerSource Pinellas Board of

Directors (Board of County Commissioners as a whole).

Approval of the appointment to WorkNet Pinellas d/b/a CareerSource Pinellas Board of

Directors.

Recommendation:

* Replacement of the position as representative of Education and Training, effective

July 1, 2023.

* This position is required by federal law.

* 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.

25.

23-0382A

Subsequent designation of local workforce area and continued charter of

WorkNet Pinellas, Inc. d/b/a CareerSource Pinellas, under the Workforce

Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Approval of the local workforce area designation and continued charter of

CareerSource Pinellas under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, as

requested by the Local Workforce Board Executive Director.

Recommendation:

* CareerSource Pinellas has met or exceeded levels of performance and sustained its

fiscal integrity.

* The subsequent designation will cover for a two-year term, beginning July 1, 2023,

through June 30, 2025.

Countywide Planning Authority

26.

23-0407A

Joint Forward Pinellas/Countywide Planning Authority Resolution

designating Forward Pinellas as the forum to guide implementation of the

Advantage Pinellas Housing Action Plan.

Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt a resolution designating Forward

Pinellas as the forum to guide implementation of the Advantage Pinellas Housing

Action Plan.

Recommendation:

* The Advantage Pinellas Housing Action Compact will commit municipal and

countywide partners to developing a common set of policies and dedicating resources

to address affordable housing in Pinellas County.

* A dedicated forum is needed to guide the implementation of the Advantage Pinellas

Housing Action Plan and it has been agreed that Forward Pinellas will serve as that

forum.

* Joint Resolution 2023-1 will officially designate Forward Pinellas as the forum to guide

the implementation of the Advantage Pinellas Housing Action Plan.

Economic Development Authority

27.

23-0387A

Pinellas County Industrial Development Authority (d/b/a the Pinellas

County Economic Development Authority) Resolution Regarding

Modification of the Variable Rate Index on Certain Outstanding

Obligations from Certain London Interbank Offered Rates to a substitute

variable interest rate index.

The Pinellas County Industrial Development Authority (d/b/a the Pinellas County

Economic Development Authority) (the Issuer) adopt a Resolution delegating authority

to Authorized Officers named therein to execute and deliver amendments to

outstanding bonds and related documents in order to replace the London Interbank

Offered Rates (LIBOR) Variable Rate Index with a substitute variable interest rate

index.

Recommendation:

* Certain bonds issued by the Issuer bear interest at a variable rate and established on

the basis of a formula utilizing LIBOR.

* The Intercontinental (ICE) Benchmark Administrator has announced that it will cease

publishing certain LIBOR rates after June 30, 2023.

* At the request of applicable borrowers, this resolution will allow the Issuer to make

certain amendments to the bonds and related agreements in order to substitute

references to the LIBOR Variable Rate Index with a substitute variable interest rate

index.

Emergency Medical Services Authority

28.

23-0173A

Amendment to the bylaws of the EMS Advisory Council. (Companion to

Item No. 29)

Sitting as the Emergency Medical Services Authority (Authority), approve the

amendment to the bylaws of the EMS Advisory Council (EMSAC).

Recommendation:

* The EMSAC is an advisory body to the Authority and to the EMS Medical Director.

* The EMSAC is given specific review and approval authority pursuant to Section 54-30

of the Pinellas County Code subject to overriding Florida Law.

* This item amends the bylaws of the EMSAC to add a mental health professional or

similar representative to its membership. This seat replaces the Pinellas County

Medical Association seat as that organization was recently dissolved.

29.

23-0259A

Appointments to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.

(Companion to Item No. 28)

Sitting as the Emergency Medical Services Authority (Authority), approve the following

appointments/reappointments to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council for

terms ending in February 2025.

Recommendation:

* Reappointment of Ms. Becca Tieder as Citizen Representative for Commission

District 5.

* Reappointment of Mr. Jorge Mercado as Citizen Representative for Commission

District 7.

* Appointment of Ms. Siomara Bridges-Mata as representative for the National Alliance

on Mental Illness (NAMI). Ms. Bridges-Mata is the Executive Director for NAMI.

* Reappointment of Chief Chad Pittman as primary representative for Pinellas County

Fire Chiefs' Association. Chief Pittman is the Fire Chief for Largo Fire Rescue.

* Reappointment of Chief Scott Young as alternate representative for Pinellas County

Fire Chiefs' Association. Chief Young is the Fire Chief for Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue.

* Reappointment of Commissioner Kevin Kenney as primary representative for

Independent Fire Districts. Commissioner Kenney is a Fire Commissioner for the East

Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District.

* Appointment of Commissioner Casey Cane as alternate representative for

Independent Fire Districts. Commissioner Cane is a Fire Commissioner with the Palm

Harbor Special Fire Control & Rescue District.

* Appointment of Dr. Zachary Zimko as a Mental Health Professional or similar

representative. Dr. Zimko is a psychiatrist with Gracepoint Wellness.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

30.

23-0431A

Arbitration determination in the case of Pepper Contracting Services, Inc.

v. Pinellas County; Circuit Civil Case No. 19-004558-CI - claims arising

from a work order contract.

Consideration of the arbitration determination in the case of Pepper Contracting

Services, Inc. v. Pinellas County.

Recommendation:

31.

23-0254A

County Attorney Reports.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

32. County Administrator Reports.

23-0252A

COUNTY COMMISSION

33.

23-0338A

Appointment to the Pinellas County Housing Authority (Board of County

Commissioners as a whole).

Approve one appointment to fill a current term vacancy on the Pinellas County Housing

Finance Authority beginning on April 12, 2023 and ending on January 31, 2026.

Recommendation:

* Approve one citizen appointment to the Housing Finance Authority.

* Names can be viewed on the attached list.

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

34.

23-0255A

County Commission New Business:

Pertinent and timely Committee/Board updates, policy considerations,

administrative/procedural considerations, and other new business.

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.