PUBLIC HEARINGS

AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS

Countywide Planning Authority

23-0754A

Case No. CW 23-04 - Pinellas

Countywide Plan Map amendment from Recreation/Open Space to

Public/Semi-Public, regarding 0.116 acre more or less, located on the

west side of Ridgemoor Drive, approximately 300 feet north of Ridgemoor

Boulevard.

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

CW 23-04, a proposal by Pinellas County to amend the Countywide Plan Map from

Recreation/Open Space to Public/Semi-Public, regarding 0.116 acre more or less,

located on the west side of Ridgemoor Drive, approximately 300 feet north of

Ridgemoor Boulevard.

Recommendation:

* The applicant is seeking to amend a small, 0.116-acre, portion of a neighborhood

park serving the Ridgemoor community.

* 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 considered a transportation/utility use, which the

Countywide Rules permit in the Recreation/Open Space category up to a threshold of

five contiguous aces.

* The corresponding Pinellas County future land use category of the same name does

not permit transportation/utility uses.

* Thus, the proposed use of the property requires a local future land use map

amendment to Transportation/Utility, triggering a corresponding Countywide Plan Map

amendment to Public/Semi-Public.

* With this amendment, 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.

* Forward Pinellas and the Planners Advisory Committee each unanimously

recommended approval of this proposal.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

23-0808A

Case No. FLU-23-02 (Pinellas County/St. Pete-Clearwater International

Airport)

A request for a land use change from Employment to

Transportation/Utility, on approximately 18.5 acres located at 13690

Stoneybrook Drive in unincorporated Largo. (Companion to Item No. 8)

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

Case No. FLU-23-02 is recommended for approval:

Recommendation:

An ordinance approving the application of Pinellas County/St. Pete-Clearwater

International Airport for a change in land use from Employment (E) to

Transportation/Utility (T/U).

* The applicant is seeking a land use change on an 18.5-acre portion of the 126.9-acre

former Airco property that is adjacent to the east of the airport runways.

* Proposed is the construction of a new airport taxiway to provide access to future

aviation uses.

* The requested T/U land use is consistent with the Pinellas County Comprehensive

Plan and the Airport Master Plan.

* The amendment area is surrounded by County-owned land that is designated with

transportation, employment, and commercial land use categories.

* The applicant is also seeking a zoning change under a separate case number.

* The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the request (vote 7-0). Two

persons appeared in opposition and two letters in opposition have been received. Noise

impacts were a primary concern. Airport staff indicated that any increase in noise would

be negligible.

23-0764A

Case No. ZON-23-02 (Pinellas County/St. Pete-Clearwater International

Airport) (first public hearing)

A request for a Zoning change from E-1, Employment-1 to P.C. Airport,

Pinellas County Airport, on approximately 18.5 acres located at 13690

Stoneybrook Drive in unincorporated Largo. (Quasi-Judicial) (Companion

to Item No. 7)

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

Case No. ZON-23-02 is recommended for approval following the required two public

hearings by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners (Board):

Recommendation:

A resolution approving the application of Pinellas County/St. Pete-Clearwater

International Airport for a change in zoning from E-1 (Employment-1) to Pinellas County

Airport (P.C. Airport).

* The applicant is seeking a zoning change on an 18.5-acre portion of the 126.9-acre

former Airco property that is adjacent to the east of the airport runways.

* The construction of a new airport taxiway to provide access to future aviation uses is

proposed.

* The requested P.C. Airport zoning is consistent with the Pinellas County

Comprehensive Plan and the Airport Master Plan.

* The amendment area is surrounded by County-owned land that is designated with

transportation, employment, and commercial land use categories.

* The applicant is also seeking a land use change under a separate case number.

* The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the request (vote 7-0). Two

persons appeared in opposition and two letters in opposition have been received. Noise

impacts were a primary concern. Airport staff indicated that any increase in noise would

be negligible.

* This is the first of two required public hearings by the Board on this case. The second

public hearing is anticipated for July 18, 2023.

23-0712A

Resolution adopting revised retail water, wholesale water, retail sewer,

wholesale sewer, retail reclaimed water, and wholesale reclaimed water

rates.

Hold a public hearing and approve the Utilities Rate Resolution for Fiscal Year (FY)

2024 through FY27 adopting revised rates for retail water, wholesale water, retail

sewer, wholesale sewer, retail reclaimed water, and wholesale reclaimed water.

Recommendation:

* Recommendations stem from data presented by the Long-Range Utilities Rate Study,

conducted by a third-party professional firm, Stantec.

* Retail and Wholesale Water rates are recommended to increase a net of 5.0% each

year for the next four years, as follows:

1.) FY24 residential block rate of $3.83/1,000 gallons for use up to 4,000 gallons/month

(Reduced from $5.13/1,000 gallons for use up to 4,000 gallons/month)

2.) FY24 residential block rate of $8.69/1,000 gallons above 4,000 gallons/month

(Increased from $5.13/1,000 gallons above 4,000 gallons/month)

3.) Phase-in of higher base charge for all meter sizes

* Retail and Wholesale Sewer rates are recommended, as follows:

1.) Retail Volumetric Rate - 4% per year each year for the next four years (Increased

from $7.17/1,000 gallons to $7.46/1,000 in FY24.

2.) Wholesale sewer rates will not change over the next four years.

* Retail and Wholesale Reclaimed Water rates are recommended, as follows:

1.) Retail increases of 5.2%, 5.0%, 5.1%, and 5.2%, respectively, over the next four

years.

2.) Wholesale reclaimed water rates are recommended to increase 15% each year over

the next four years.

* Increasing rates will contribute to long-term fiscal sustainability of Utilities operations

and continue to fund much-needed infrastructure improvements and assure regulatory

compliance.

CONSENT AGENDA - Items 10 through 34

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER

10.

11.

23-0873A

23-0874A

Minutes of the regular meeting held April 25, 2023.

Vouchers and bills paid from April 30 through May 20, 2023.

Reports received for filing:

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board Financial Statements for

the year ended September 30, 2022.

Pinellas County Community Redevelopment Agency Financial

Statements for the year ended September 30, 2022.

Pinellas County Debt Report for the Fiscal Year ended September 30,

2022.

Pinellas County Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal

Year ended September 30, 2022.

Pinellas County Citizens’ Guide to County Finances for the Fiscal Year

ended September 30, 2022.

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

Report No. 2023-10 dated May 5, 2023 - Investigative Review of Public

Works Employee Conduct Unbecoming.

18.

23-0881A

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

Report No. 2023-11 dated May 19, 2023 - Follow-Up Investigation of

Contractor Licensing Department Investigator Engaging in Conduct

Unbecoming

Miscellaneous items received for filing:

19.

20.

21.

23-0882A

23-0883A

23-0884A

City of Clearwater Ordinance No. 9668-23 adopted May 4, 2023,

annexing certain properties.

City of Safety Harbor Code Enforcement Case 18-005 - Illicit Sewer

Discharge

Southwest Florida Water Management District Comprehensive Annual

Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22, electronically filed with the

Department of Financial Services.

22.

23-0885A

Independent Audit of the City of Largo Community Redevelopment

Agency Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Report

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS

Administrative Services

23.

23-0632A

Award of bid to VSC Fire & Security, Inc. for fire protection system

services.

Award of bid of the services agreement to VSC Fire & Security, Inc. for fire protection

systems services.

Recommendation:

* This contract provides for services related a full line of fire system testing,

maintenance, inspection, certification, and repair of fire protection systems for various

County locations.

* Two bids were received with VSC Fire & Security, Inc. recommended for award as the

lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $1,992,250.00 over a three-year

term.

* This contract replaces contract 178-0431-B. Annual spend for this contract has

increased as several locations were added to the new contract; unit pricing increased

approximately 35% as compared to the prior contract.

* Funding is derived from the operating budgets of multiple departments, and includes

various Funds, Centers, Accounts, and Programs. Departments have budgeted for this

service in FY23 and FY24.

Bid No. 23-0476-ITB in the total not to exceed amount of $1,992,250.00 for three years,

with an estimated annual expenditure of $664,083.33 based on being the lowest

responsive, responsible bid meeting specifications; Authorize the Chairman to sign and

the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

24.

23-0827A

Declare surplus and authorize the sale of County-owned equipment and

vehicles.

Declare surplus and authorize the sale of equipment and vehicles via auction on the

attached lists. Approve distribution of the proceeds from the sale of vehicles and

equipment sold to the funds from which the assets were purchased, typically the Fleet

Vehicle Replacement or a specific enterprise fund.

Recommendation:

* This action declares the listed items as surplus and authorizes their sale via auction to

the highest bidder.

* The usefulness of the identified equipment and vehicles has been exhausted.

* Unlike other surplus items, surplus vehicles/rolling stock are not available for donation

because the proceeds are owed to the Fleet Vehicle Replacement Fund or specific

enterprise fund for vehicle replacement.

* Breakdown of assets for disposal as follows:

a.) 4 utility carts

b.) 1 sedan

c.) 15 light trucks

d.) 4 medium duty bucket trucks

e.) 10 mowers

f.) 3 agricultural tractors

g.) 3 trailers

h.) 2 forklifts

i.) 1 chipper

j.) 1 concrete cart

* Breakdown of non-asseted equipment

a.) 5 mower attachments

b.) 1 truck mounted crane

c.) 1 light tower

d.) 1 mobile tank sprayer

e.) 1 root rake attachment

County Administrator

Management and Budget

26.

23-0814A

Fiscal Year 2023 Board Budget Amendment No. 2 to realign

appropriation from various Reserves for unanticipated Fiscal Year 2023

expenditures in the Department of Administrative Services, Economic

Development, Human Resources, Public Defender, and Supervisor of

Elections. Also, realign appropriation for the American Rescue Plan Act

and Capital Projects Funds for Capital Improvement Program projects.

Approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Amendment No. 2 pursuant to Florida Statute

section 129.06(2)(b) realigning:

Recommendation:

General Fund realignment of $4.7M from Reserves.

The Department of Administrative Services is requesting $2.7M due to:

An unbudgeted increase of $1.7M from Duke Energy and $295,257.00 in natural gas,

water, and waste management costs

An unanticipated increase in repair and maintenance costs due to inflation in contracts

($239,930.00) and inflation in materials ($465,070.00)

Economic Development is requesting $981,800.00 consisting of:

$137,500.00 for a strategic plan contract begun in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 without the

funds carried forward into FY23 and $42,310.00 for unexpected retirement costs in

FY23.

$802,000.00 is also requested from surplus land sales (Resolution 15-117) allocated for

the Employment Sites Program (ESP) in FY15 that had not been recognized in prior

year budgets.

Public Defender is requesting $43,800.00 for a one-time software upgrade that is better

accomplished in the current fiscal year.

Supervisor of Elections is requesting a total of $964,000 for:

$124,000.00 to meet the personnel requirements of SB 7050.

$840,000.00 for six ballot scanners that have reached end of life and needed for the

City of Seminole election in November 2023.

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund realignment of $1.710M

Grand Canal Dredging (004607A) does not currently have a funding source and is

ARPA eligible (ARPA Revenue Replacement funds).

Highpoint Russell Ave (006030A) is requesting $10,000.00 of prior-year funds that were

not carried forward to meet current year estimates.

Capital Projects Fund realignment of $676,000.00

Baypointe Stormwater Conservation (003435A) transitioning from ARPA Funding to

Penny for Pinellas Funding because of ARPA timing constraints.

Fleet Management Fund realignment of $1.7M from Reserves

Expenditures trending higher due to increased parts costs, higher vendor costs, and

increased repairs required due to an aging fleet.

Risk Management Fund realignment of $1.4M from Reserves

Property and casualty insurance rates were $1.5M, or 16.8% above the original budget

of $12.7M, discussed during the January 11, 2023, Board of County Commissioners

meeting.

Health Benefits Fund realignment of $9.2M from Reserves

High value claims through April are 20.2% discussed during the May 9, 2023, Board of

County Commissioners meeting.

Public Works

27.

23-0602A

Award of bid to Acme Barricades LC for guardrail installation along

Keystone Road from East Lake Road to the Hillsborough County Line.

Approval of the award of bid to Acme Barricades LC (Acme Barricades) for guardrail

installation along Keystone Road from East Lake Road to the Hillsborough County Line

(Project 005210A).

Recommendation:

* This project will enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety by installing 12,775 linear feet

of guardrail between Keystone Road and the existing Tri-County trail.

* The only bid received was from ACME Barricades in the amount of $1,880,430.00,

which is 2.03% above the engineer's estimate of $1,843,015.00. No other vendors were

interested in this project.

* All work will be completed within 240 consecutive calendar days.

* The Small Business Enterprise commitment for this project is 6%.

* The Keystone Guardrail Project is funded in the Capital Improvement Plan at

$2,020,000.00 by the Penny for Pinellas.

* Funding is reflected in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 and FY 2024.

Contract No. 23-0494-ITB-C in the total not to exceed amount of $ 1,880,430.00 with all

work completed within 240 consecutive calendar days; Authorize the Chairman to sign

and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

28.

23-0565A

Award of bid to Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC for the American

Rescue Plan Act paving and local roads contract.

Approval of the award of bid to Ajax Paving Industries, LLC for the American Rescue

Plan Act (ARPA) paving and local roads contract.

Recommendation:

* The proposed ARPA paving and local roads work order contract consists of milling

and resurfacing, pavement marking, and traffic control required to complete various

local group projects.

* This contract is for local group projects in Lealman, Highpoint, and Ridgecrest, based

primarily upon ARPA-qualifying socioeconomic statistics and secondarily by the poor

condition's ratings for the specific roads.

* A total of three bids were submitted. The lowest responsive and responsible bid of

$5,285,665.00 received from Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC was 32.05% under

the engineer's estimate of $7,778,596.25.

* The 32.05% difference between the low bid and the engineer's estimate reflects the

unpredictable nature of the industry and fluctuations in market conditions.

* The contract duration is 365 calendar days. Project work orders will be distributed to

the contractor upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed

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

* The following projects for neighborhood improvements are eligible activities for the

Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity grant funding,

qualifying as surface transportation capital projects under Sec.133. Surface

Transportation Program of Title 23, U.S.C. under ARPA State, Local, Tribal, and

Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act. By

approving this agreement, you are legislatively finding these improvements are eligible

for ARPA funding.

Contract No. 23-0281-ITB; in the not to exceed amount of $5,285,665.00 will be utilized

on a work order basis and all work will be completed within 450 consecutive calendar

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

29.

23-0740A

Award of bid to Cone & Graham, Inc. for the Taylor Lake Seawall

Improvement Project.

Approval of the award of bid to Cone & Graham, Inc. for the Taylor Lake Seawall

Improvement Project (PID 002228A).

Recommendation:

* This project consists of the replacement of the existing vinyl sheet pile wall along the

north end of Taylor Lake, installation of improved drainage along 8th Avenue Southwest

to eliminate erosion of the roadway slopes, and repair of the existing pedestrian bridge

across the weir at 8th Avenue Southwest.

* Three responsive bids were received. The low bid of $4,412,359.35 received from

Cone & Graham, Inc. was 13% below the office estimate and is recommended for

award as the lowest responsive, responsible bid. Final design and office estimate were

provided in FY23, after the FY23 budget was adopted.

* The Small Business Enterprise commitment for this project is 11%.

* Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project 002228A - Taylor Lake Seawall

Replacement is increasing from $2,962,000 to $4,982,000 between the current Fiscal

Year (FY) 2023-FY28 CIP and the proposed FY24-FY29 CIP plan. The current plan

was based on a preliminary estimate and pre-inflationary pricing. The project did not

reach final design phase until after the current plan was adopted. Taylor Lake Seawall

Replacement is funded by Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas).

Contract No. 23-0427-ITB-CP, in the amount of $4,412,359.35 with all work completed

within 450 consecutive calendar days; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of

the Circuit Court to attest.

30.

23-0820A

Award of bid to Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. for the 46th Avenue North,

from 49th Street North to 55th Street North, Roadway Reconstruction

Project.

Approval of the award of bid to Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. for the 46th Avenue North,

from 49th Street North to 55th Street North, Roadway Reconstruction Project.

Recommendation:

* This project is for reconstruction of the existing 46th Avenue North roadway,

installation of an 8-foot multi-use path on the north side of the road and 5-foot sidewalk

along the south side of the road.

* Upgraded drainage and sanitary sewer facilities will also be constructed as part of this

project.

* This project was initiated in 2016 for improving pedestrian safety in the Lealman area

and has been discussed with the community many times.

* Two responsive bids were received, with award recommendation to the lowest

responsive, responsible bid from Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. in the amount of

$4,732,908.50 which is (1.37%) above the engineer's estimate of $4,669,011.31.

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

* The project is reflected in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 46th Avenue North

Sidewalk Improvements in the amount of $4,787,000.00, funded by Penny for Pinellas.

The Utilities portion of work is funded in Water & Sewer Project for 46th Avenue North

Utility Relocation. Both are fully funded in the Fiscal Years (FY) 2023, 2024, and 2025

CIP.

Contract 23-0548-ITB-CONSTRUCTION in the amount of $4,732,908.50 with all work

completed within 440 consecutive calendar days; Authorize the Chairman to sign and

the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

31.

23-0443A

Joint Project Agreement with the City of South Pasadena for roadway

resurfacing and construction of Americans with Disability Act

improvements on the City of South Pasadena maintained portions of

Oleander Way South from Date Palm Avenue South to the south end of

Oleander Way South and roadway resurfacing of Huffman Way from the

east bridge terminus to Island Drive South.

Approval of the Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with the City of South Pasadena (City)

for County roadway resurfacing and construction of Americans with Disability Act (ADA)

improvements on the City maintained portions of Oleander Way South from Date Palm

Avenue South to the south end of Oleander Way South and Huffman Way from the

east bridge terminus to Island Drive South.

Recommendation:

* City maintains portions of Oleander Way South and requested County to perform

roadway resurfacing and ADA improvements.

* City maintains Huffman Way South and requests County to perform roadway

resurfacing improvements.

* City to pay the County for share of total construction and administration costs:

a.) Total project estimated cost is $326,357.59.

b.) County estimated share is $72,088.07.

c.) City estimated share is $272,771.71.

* The County maintained portions of Oleander Way South to be resurfaced and ADA

improvements are funded by existing Penny for Pinellas capital programs.

City to reimburse the County an estimated $272,771.71, including a five percent

estimated administration fee of $12,989.13; JPA is effective upon execution and shall

remain in effect until the settlement of final accounts as provided in Section 3.3 of the

agreement.

Utilities

32.

22-2305A

Joint Project Agreement with the City of Pinellas Park for the proposed

City of Pinellas Park Pump Station No. 31 upgrades and replacement of

the City sewer force main from 102nd Avenue North to 84th Avenue

North; concurrent with a planned County Utilities construction project of a

bypass force main on Belcher Road from 84th Avenue to the South Cross

Bayou Water Reclamation Facility and upgrades to the County gravity

sewer interceptor.

Approval of the Joint Project Agreement (JPA) with the City of Pinellas Park (City) for

the proposed City of Pinellas Park Pump Station (P.S.) No. 31 upgrades and

replacement of the City sewer force main from 102nd Avenue North to 84th Avenue

North; concurrent with a planned County Utilities construction project of a bypass force

main on Belcher Road from 84th Avenue to the South Cross Bayou Water Reclamation

Facility and upgrades to the County gravity sewer interceptor.

Recommendation:

* The County will upgrade the City's sanitary sewer P.S. No. 31 and replace the City's

existing 20-inch force main consisting of approximately 1.10 miles of pipe, from 102nd

Avenue North to 84th Avenue North, with a new 24-inch force main including a new flow

meter.

* The City will pay $5,000,000.00 for the construction of the City's force main and P.S.

No. 31 upgrades. Any increases to the City's responsibility must be approved by the

City and County project managers.

* The current total project cost estimate is $16,000,000.00. This represents a total

increase of $7,625,000 over the budget of $8,375,000. The City portion of the project is

increasing from $0 to $5,000,000 and the County portion is increasing from $8,375,000

to $11,000,000 (an increase of $2,625,000).

* Actual project costs will be determined by bidding and confirmation by the City and

County before construction contract is recommended for award.

* The County's contractor will construct the City's force main system and upgrades to

the City's sanitary sewer P.S. No. 31 to achieve expedited repairs, minimize

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

contractor already being on-site.

* The JPA is in conjunction with the County's upcoming Pinellas Park Interceptor

Construction Project.

* Anticipated construction, following bid, is from October 2025 to October 2028.

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

* Funding is available under Project 003147A Pinellas Park Interceptor Collection

System Improvements, in the Capital Improvement Program, funded by the Sewer

Renewal and Replacement Fund.

Project No. 003147A; City will pay County 5,000,000.00; Term of Agreement will expire

upon completion of project; Authorize Chairman to sign and Clerk of the Circuit Court to

attest; The fully executed Agreement must then be recorded by the County.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

33.

23-0823A

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

Clerk of the Circuit Court

34.

22-1882A

Ranking of firms and agreement with MSL, P.A. for auditing services.

Approval of the ranking of firms and agreement with MSL, P.A. for auditing services.

Recommendation:

* This contract provides external auditing services pursuant to Section 218.391 of

Florida Statutes and Section 2-178(j) of County Code, for fiscal years ending

September 30, 2023, through September 30, 2027.

* Audit services for the consolidating entities of the primary government financial

statements and includes:

a.) Board of County Commissioners

b.) Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller

c.) Sheriff

d.) Property Appraiser

e.) Supervisor of Elections

f.) Tax Collector

g.) Construction Licensing Board

h.) Community Reinvestment Agency

i.) Water Department

j.) Sewer Department

k.) Solid Waste Department

l.) St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport

* The not-to-exceed aggregate contract value for Auditing Services for five fiscal years

is $2,059,817.00 which includes $1,823,458.00 of base auditing services that are

currently required and $236,359.00 of additional auditing services which may be

required if the County issues additional debt or has additional auditing requirements

imposed.

* The funding is consistent with Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Adopted Budget and FY24

Budget Development and is included within each corresponding BCC and Constitutional

Fund.

* This contract replaces the current contract currently held by Crowe LLP, with a

decrease to base auditing services of $10,325.00 or 0.56%. The total not-to-exceed

amount, including optional services, increases the total contract by $226,034.00 or

12.3%.

* Four firms submitted proposals; following written evaluation, MSL P.A. was selected

as the highest-ranked firm and is recommended for award by the Auditor Selection

Committee.

Contract No.23-0125-P for a total not to exceed amount of $2,059,817.00, auditing

services for fiscal years ending September 30, 2023, through September 30, 2027;

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

35.

23-0747A

Second Amendment to the agreement with Schindler Elevator

Corporation for elevator/escalator maintenance and repair services.

Approval of the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Schindler Elevator

Corporation (Schindler) for elevator and escalator maintenance and repair services.

Recommendation:

* This contract provides elevator/escalator maintenance and repair services for various

facilities throughout the County and repair estimates are based on prior history.

* The Second Amendment provides an increase in the amount of $475,000.00 for

services through the end of the contract term, April 8, 2024.

* Facilities and Utilities staff have increased the effort to maintain the reliability of

elevator/escalator equipment by ensuring maintenance is performed at prescribed

intervals. Repairs are often necessary during maintenance intervals which is difficult if

not impossible to factor and/or are unknown at the time of contract award.

* The increase to this contract is necessary due to elevator repairs at the following

departments/locations: Administrative Services $161,000; Star Center $40,000; Utilities

Department $28,000; Parks Department $21,000; Airport $6,500.

* Schindler is a sole-source provider for these services as they manufacture the

controllers that operate the elevators and escalators and use their own proprietary

software in the controllers.

* This contract was originally awarded by the County Administrator on April 9, 2019, to

Suburban Elevator of Florida in the amount of $547,020.00. On March 14, 2020, the

County Administrator approved Change Order 1 to increase the contract in the amount

of $200,000.00 for emergency repairs at the Jail Healthcare Facility. On June 1, 2020,

the County Administrator approved Change Order No. 2, which increased funds in the

amount of $200,000.00 to replace aging elevators at several County locations. On June

20, 2020, the County Administrator approved the First Amendment in

acknowledgement that Schindler Elevator Corporation acquired Suburban Elevator of

Florida.

* The proposed annual average expenditure of $284,404.00 is partially budgeted for in

Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 ($221,810.00) and FY24 ($218,500.00). Funding will be derived

from multiple Funds, Centers, Accounts, and Programs.

Contract No. 178-0498-B increase in the amount of $475,000.00 for a revised total

contract value of $1,422,020.00 with an estimated average annual expenditure of

$284,404.00, effective through April 8, 2024; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the

Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

Airport

36.

23-0842A

Grant Application and Grant Agreement with the Federal Aviation

Administration for the Construction of Airco Taxiways at the St.

Pete-Clearwater International Airport.

Approval to submit a Project Application (Application) and then subsequently accept a

Grant Agreement (Grant) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the amount

of $11,951,040 to construct new Taxiway "D" and relocate Taxiway Connector "G3" at

the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).

Recommendation:

* These two taxiways will connect PIE's airfield with the 130-acre Airco parcel that is

adjacent to PIE.

* Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Applications are due to the FAA on June 16, 2023.

* Taxiway "D" will run roughly parallel to PIE's primary Runway 18-36 and will terminate

at Taxiway "G" and the end of Runway 36. Taxiway Connector "G3" is an existing

angled taxiway that will be shifted to meet current FAA Airport Design requirements.

* Bids for this project were opened on May 18, 2023, and the total lowest bid is

$14,960,000.00.

* Other grant and local funding sources are available under Project 000034A Construct

New General Aviation Taxiways and Roads Airport, included in the Capital

Improvement Program, funded by the Airport Operating and Revenue Fund. The

project budget will be proposed for amendment in the Proposed FY24-29 Capital

Improvement Plan.

* The increase in cost is due to the post-pandemic costs of materials such as asphalt,

airfield lighting, utility pipes, lime rock, excavation, grating, and airfield signage.

* This Grant is a multi-year reimbursement project that will likely impact FY 2024-FY25.

* PIE staff has prepared an Airport Improvement Program grant application to the FAA

in the amount of $11,951,040.00. When the Grant is issued by the FAA because of this

application, it will require immediate electronic signatures by the Board's Chairperson

and the County Attorney's office.

If this agenda action is approved by the Board, the Grant is deemed to be approved

concurrently because of the tight timeline of FAA funds obligation. PIE normally

receives the grant in mid-September for a September 30th obligation of funds.

37.

23-0797A

Memorandum of Agreement and Cost Sign-Off Document to reimburse

U.S. Customs and Border Protection for costs of technology and

equipment at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.

Approval of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Cost Sign-Off (CSO)

Document to reimburse U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the costs of

technology and equipment necessary for the performance of Federal Inspections

Services (FIS) at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).

Recommendation:

* The first MOA and CSO were issued and signed in 2018. Now that it has been five

years, it is time to execute a new MOA and CSO.

* The MOA and CSO outlines the first year of new equipment at the cost of

$245,506.50 and the estimated recurring costs for the next four years is $19,710.00

annually. This will not impact the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Adopted Budget but are

included in the FY24 Budget as a decision package.

* These documents are required for the CBP to continue to process international

passengers at PIE utilizing the most modern technology.

* The CBP's Office of Information Technology provides the specifications for all

equipment necessary to populate the FIS.

Authorize the Chairman to sign the MOA and the CSO and the Clerk of the Circuit

Court to attest.

Human Services

38.

23-0826A

Regional Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board Priority List

recommendations for Board approval for submission to the Florida

Department of Children and Families.

Approval of the recommended Opioid Abatement Funding Advisory Board (OAFAB)

Priority List (Priority List) for submission to the Florida Department for Children and

Families in compliance with the Interlocal Agreement Governing Use of Pinellas County

Regional Opioid Settlement Funds (Interlocal).

Recommendation:

* The Priority List will inform the competitive solicitation process for regional opioid

settlement dollars as agreed in the Interlocal. This Draft Priority List will be reviewed

and ratified by the OAFAB at the June 7, 2023, meeting.

* Recognizing the need to both conduct a strategic assessment to effectively plan for

long-term recovery services and to expand co-occurring wraparound recovery services

and treatment capacity throughout the county, the OAFAB has identified the following

Priority List:

1.) Community planning/strategic planning

2.) Evidenced based data collections and research analyzing the effectiveness of the

abatement strategies within the state

3.) Expansion of warm hand-off programs and recovery services

4.) Medication assisted treatment distribution and other opioid related treatment

5.) Pregnant and postpartum women

6.) Expanding treatment for neonatal abstinence syndrome

7.) Overdose prevention program that reduces fatalities Summary Outcome

* There is no fiscal impact as a result of this item.

39.

23-0857A

City/County Opioid Abatement Funding Priority List for submission to the

Florida Department of Children and Families.

Approval of the Priority List for the City/County Opioid Abatement Fund for submission

to the Florida Department of Children and Families.The Priority List was drafted in

compliance with the Florida Opioid Allocation and Statewide Response Agreement with

the Florida Attorney General, commonly referred to as the "Florida Plan."

Recommendation:

* Establishing a Priority List is a requirement of the Florida Plan to receive City/County

opioid abatement funding.

* The County has identified the following Priority List:

1.) Expansion of warm hand-off programs and recovery services.

a.) Expand services such as peer navigators and on-call teams to begin Medication

assisted treatment (MAT) in hospital emergency departments.

b.) Expand warm hand-off services to transition to recovery services

2.) MAT distribution and other opioid related treatment.

a.) Increase distribution of MAT to non-Medicaid eligible or uninsured individuals.

b.) Provide MAT education and awareness training to healthcare providers, EMTs, law

enforcement, and other first responders

* There is no fiscal impact as a result of this item.

* The Board previously made decisions regarding City/County opioid abatement funding

in the following items 21-1230A - Resolution to negotiate Florida Plan, 22-1202D -

Safety Harbor Assignment; 22-0178D - Oldsmar Assignment; 22-1334D - Tarpon

Springs Assignment.

40.

23-0843A

Amendments to the agreements with the Florida Department of Children

and Families and the Sixth Judicial Circuit Public Defender for the

Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Reinvestment

Grant.

Approval of the amendments to agreements with the Florida Department of Children

and Families (DCF), the Sixth Judicial Circuit Public Defender (PD),and Ready for Life

Inc. for the 2019 Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Reinvestment

Grant (CJMHSA).

Recommendation:

* ?The 2019 CJMHSA Reinvestment Grant supports implementation or expansion

projects that increase public safety and avert increased spending on criminal and

juvenile justice systems.

* The County's project, entitled "Road to Success", expands the PD's existing

Crossover Youth program to divert 145 youths from arrest, prosecution, or incarceration

into treatment and support services.

* The original CJMHSA grant term was July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023. DCF awarded

Pinellas County a no-cost extension through September 30, 2023.

* These Amendments extend the agreements through September 30, 2023 and change

the total award amount from $1,200.000.00 to $800,000.00 over the full term.

* This reduction to $800,000.00 will more accurately reflect the amount that can be

spent within the timeframe.

* The total of $400,000.00 for the grant agreement is included in the Fiscal Year (FY)

2023 Adopted Budget.

* This three-month no-cost extension will allow for continued services through the

extended grant period and for the program to meet its match requirement. The total

impact on the Public Defenders budget for FY23 is $354,669.75.

* A 100% in-kind match is provided by the PD.

41.

23-0687A

Letter to rescind funds for award acceptance 8C218 - Directions -

Telehealth Remote Access to Crisis Intervention for the Fiscal Year 2021

Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Countywide.

Approval to rescind funds for award acceptance for 8C218 - Directions - Telehealth

Remote Access to Crisis Intervention for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Edward Byrne

Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Countywide (JAG-C).

Recommendation:

* The JAG-C is a formula-based U.S. Department of Justice pass-through grant

administered by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). It supports

projects that help reduce crime and improve the criminal justice system.

* For FY21, JAG-C can provide up to $237,081.00 in funding to support projects in

Pinellas County.

* On July 26, 2022, the Substance Abuse Advisory Board reviewed and ranked

applications for projects to be funded by JAG-C and developed award

recommendations for the Board of County Commissioners. Four non-profits were

recommended for awards, in addition to an award for the Human Services Department

and the City of Tarpon Springs.

* Since being award, one non-profit, Directions for Mental Health, Inc. d/b/a Directions

for Living (Directions) for Telehealth Remote Access to Crisis Evaluation counselor

position ($57,500.00), has decided not to proceed or to sign their agreement. Funding

for Directions must be rescinded from Directions and released to FDLE, because the

application stage has passed.

* Funding to support this agreement was partially anticipated and $150,650.00 is

included in the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget. A budget resolution for additional funds is no

longer needed.

Management and Budget

42.

23-0856A

Recommendation to award grant funding to applicants of the first round

of large projects funded by the American Rescue Plan Act Nonprofit

Capital Fund.

Approval of the recommended list of highest-ranked grant applicants for the first round

of the large project track of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Nonprofit Capital

Fund, administered by the Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) and funded by the

County's allocation of ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund with additional staff

recommendations.

Recommendation:

The large projects track of the Nonprofit Capital Fund is intended to fund acquisitions

of, or modification to, property by nonprofit organizations that have experienced a

negative economic impact by the COVID-19 pandemic.

* An independent rank and review committee of the PCF reviewed and scored 78

eligible Letters of Intent requesting a total of $83,086,947.70. On October 6, 2022, the

same committee members met and ranked the eligible LOIs that would move to the full

grant application phase. On March 7, 2023, after individually reviewing each grant

application, the independent rank and review committee met to rank the 19 submitted

grant applications and made recommendations. The list of applications recommended

for award is attached for a total of $10,500,00.00.

* Due to a scrivener's error, the PCF's independent committee reconvened on April 14,

2023, to address the discovery that two organizations were incorrectly placed on the

original award recommendation list. The committee worked to balance both process

and expectation in adjusting their funding recommendations.

* Due to these new recommendations, staff conducted a supplemental review of the 19

applications. This review included analysis of geographical impact, alignment with

national ARPA goals, and direction given by the full Board of County Commissioners to

focus on food insecurity, specialized health, and services to the County's most

impacted residents.

* As such, staff is recommending the following changes to the PCF's list: unassign the

funding for the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, Inc. (because the applicant has

substantial established resources and the demonstrated financial impact was not as

great as others); Community Health Centers of Pinellas, Inc. DBA Evara Health (for the

same reasons as the YMCA and the project will not directly counteract the effects of

COVID-19); and the African People's Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (because the

project also will not directly counteract the effects of COVID-19).

* Should these staff recommendations be accepted, the funds then available are

recommended to be allocated to the next ranked partially-funded applicant - Gulf Coast

Jewish Family and Community Services, Inc.

Public Works

43.

23-0728A

Transportation Regional Incentive Program grant application with the

Florida Department of Transportation for the 126th Avenue North

Roadway Improvement Project from U.S. Highway 19 to 34th Street

North.

Approval of the Transportation Regional Incentive Program grant application with the

Florida Department of Transportation for the 126th Avenue North Roadway

Improvement Project from U.S. Highway 19 to 34th Street North.

Recommendation:

* Requested grant funding is $18,750,000.00 for Fiscal Years (FY) 2024 - 2028;

anticipated to be 50% of the project's design and construction cost.

* Yearly lump sum grant reimbursement is anticipated to impact the FY26 - FY30

Annual Budgets.

* Anticipated County match is $18,750,000.00 over FY24 - FY28.

* Match funding is derived from the Local Infrastructure Sales Tax (Penny for Pinellas):

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Transportation, Local Streets/Collector Projects.

* The County match is reflected in CIP Project 002925A (126th Avenue North

Improvements from 34th Street North to U.S. Highway 19) in the amount of

$18,750,000.00. The timing of funding of County match will likely need to be adjusted in

future CIP Budgets.

* Funding is for design and construction of the 126th Avenue North Roadway

Improvements Project. Improvements include a bridge over Cross Bayou Canal, center

turn lanes, new roadway segments to close current gaps, a multiuse trail as an

extension of the Pinellas Trail Loop, and sidewalk.

* Deadline for application submittal to Forward Pinellas is June 16, 2023.

PID No. 002925A; total project design and construction cost approximately

$37,500,000.00; anticipated grant funding request is $18,750,000.00; Authorize the

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

Safety and Emergency Services

44.

23-0534A

Agreement with the Palm Harbor Special Fire Control & Rescue District to

provide funding toward the purchase of a new Squad 65.

Approval of the funding agreement between Pinellas County and the Palm Harbor

Recommendation:

Special Fire Control & Rescue District (District) toward the purchase of a new Squad

65.

* The District currently provides emergency medical services (EMS) under contract with

the County for the District's area of unincorporated Pinellas County.

* This agreement provides funding of $600,000.00 to assist the district in the purchase

of a new Squad 65 using funds derived from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

federal grant that was awarded to the County.

* The District agrees to purchase, own, maintain, and insure one 2023 Pierce Enforcer

Heavy Duty Rescue (Squad). The Squad is a planned replacement of an existing

vehicle in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023.

* Squad 65 vehicle had been destroyed by vehicle crash and the at fault drivers'

insurance coverage was less than the replacement cost of this vehicle

* Squad 65 is included in capital replacement plan for the district, but the vehicle was

not scheduled nor funded for replacement for several years

* County funding for agreement is budgeted and available in FY23 under project

006035A Squad 65 Emergency Rescue Vehicle (Palm Harbor), in the Pinellas County

Capital Improvement Plan, in the ARPA fund.

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

45.

23-0660A

Agreement with Stryker Sales LLC d/b/a Stryker Medical for the purchase

of Electro-Cardiograph monitor/defibrillators and services.

Approval of the agreement with Stryker Medical for the purchase of

Electro-Cardiograph (EKG) monitor/defibrillators and services.

Recommendation:

It is further recommended the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) cancel the

contract with Phillips awarded by the BCC January 11, 2022, due to their inability to

provide equipment due to supply chain issues.

* This contract provides EKG monitor/defibrillators and maintenance, repair, and

warranty services for the Department of Safety & Emergency Services, EMS & Fire

Administration Division, and the AED devices for the Department of Administrative

Services, Risk Management. Additionally, this agreement extends equipment pricing to

the County Ambulance Service contractor for the term of this contract.

* The agreement has a term of five years with a total expenditure not to exceed

$6,893,429.94. and has provision for two three-year extensions beyond the initial

five-year contract period. Term extensions provide for annual price adjustments based

on the Producer Price Index with a maximum increase of 5%.

* Three firms submitted proposals; following written evaluation and oral presentations,

Philips was originally selected as the highest ranked firm and was recommended for

award by the Safety & Emergency Services Department and subsequently award was

made by the BCC on January 11, 2022.

* Philips was unable to provide the agreed upon EKG monitors/defibrillators due to

market derived supply chain delays.

* Stryker was the second highest ranked firm and can deliver the EKG

monitor/defibrillators.

* Funding for this contract is divided between the Safety & Emergency Services

Department and the Department of Administrative Services. Funds from the Risk

Management fund in the Department of Administrative Services have been fully

appropriated in the FY23 Adopted Budget for this purpose in the amount of

$156,200.00.

* Contract costs are $6,893,429.94 of which the EMS fund portion is $6,737,224.60

* Project originally budgeted in EMS Fund in FY22 at $5 million with Phillips who

defaulted in FY23 and has refunded payments which may need to be re-appropriated.

* Project exceeds FY22 projected budget of $5 million and a budget amendment may

be needed in FY23 from EMS reserves to complete the purchase with new vendor.

Contract No. 21-0422-P for a total amount of $6,893,429.94, with a five-year contract

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

46.

23-0691A

Memorandum of Agreement with the State of Florida Department of

Health to pre-position the Strategic National Stockpile CHEMPACK

Assets and CHEMPACK Containers in Pinellas County, Florida.

Approval of the agreement with the State of Florida, Department of Health to

pre-position the Strategic National Stockpile's CHEMPACK Assets and CHEMPACK

Containers in Pinellas County, Florida.

Recommendation:

* There is no fiscal impact to the County for this Memorandum of Agreement.

* This contract provides for the placement of CHEMPACK Assets and CHEMPACK

Containers at a defined Cache Location within Pinellas County.

* Provides the ability to effectively respond to a Public Health nerve agent event.

* The agreement shall remain in effect until otherwise agreed to by the Parties.

* This agreement replaces the current agreement in place since 2013.

AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS

CareerSource Pinellas

47.

23-0717A

Memorandum of Understanding between WorkNet Pinellas, Inc. d/b/a

CareerSource Pinellas and Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing

Institute.

Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between WorkNet Pinellas, Inc.

d/b/a CareerSource Pinellas (CSPN) and Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing

Institute (ARM).

Recommendation:

* Memorandum of Understanding with ARM to align expiration dates with the other

MOU's included in the Local Workforce Development Plan expiring June 30, 2024.

* The Local Plan was approved by the CSPN Board on March 18, 2020, filed with the

State, and is effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2024.

* ARM has a Department of Labor grant which requires them to enter into this

agreement.

* The term of the MOU is 7/1/2022 - 6/30/2024.

48.

23-0809A

Program Year 2023-2024 Planning Budget for WorkNet Pinellas, Inc.

d/b/a CareerSource Pinellas.

As requested by WorkNet Pinellas, Inc. d/b/a CareerSource Pinellas (CSPIN), approve

the CSPIN planning budget to have in place for July 1, 2023, for submission to Florida

Department of Economic Opportunity.

Recommendation:

* State budget allocations to local workforce boards must be made by the legislature

and approved by the Governor.

* The Planning Budget was developed by CareerSource staff and presented to the

CSPIN Finance Committee on April 26, 2023. The CSPIN Board of Directors approved

the budget at their Annual Meeting on May 17, 2023.

* The CSPIN budget does not have a fiscal impact on the Pinellas County budget.

49.

23-0806A

WorkNet Pinellas, Inc. d/b/a CareerSource Pinellas Board of Directors’

recommendation of Steven Meier as permanent Chief Executive Official

of CareerSource Pinellas.

Approval of CareerSource Pinellas (CSPIN) Board of Directors' recommendation to

appoint Steven Meier to serve as permanent Chief Executive Official (CEO) of CSPIN.

Recommendation:

* The CEO of CSPIN reports to the CSPIN Board; thus, the Board is responsible for

carrying out the conditions of the CEO's contract, which include selecting, hiring, and

terminating the CEO subject to Board of County Commissioner (BCC) approval.

* The CSPIN Board has recommended and approved Steven Meier as Permanent CEO

of CSPIN, subject to the approval of the BCC. The CSPIN Board now seeks approval of

this recommendation from the BCC pursuant to CSPIN Bylaws.

Emergency Medical Services Authority

50.

23-0651A

Issuance and renewal of Certificates of Public Convenience and

Necessity for non-medical wheelchair transport and stretcher van

providers.

Sitting as the Emergency Medical Services Authority, issue a renewal Certificate of

Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for each wheelchair/stretcher van

transport provider on the attached listing.

Recommendation:

* The current certificates expire on June 30, 2023.

* The nine firms on the attached list have completed a renewal application and meet the

Authority's requirement to operate as a non-medical wheelchair/stretcher van transport

business.

* Four of the nine firms have applied to render both wheelchair and stretcher van

services.

* If approved, the new COPCN will expire on June 30, 2024.

* This item has no fiscal impact. Staff administration of the process is included in the

annual operating budget for the EMS Fund.

Authorize the Chairman to sign the certificates.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

51.

23-0828A

Proposed initiation of litigation in the case of Brenda Hughes v. Glen

Ellen Mobile Home Park L.P. et al.; HUD Case No. 04-22-2371-8; PC

Case No. 22-053 - alleged housing discrimination.

Approval and authorization for the County Attorney to initiate litigation on behalf of

Brenda Hughes through outside counsel retained for these legal services.

Recommendation:

52.

53.

23-0761A

Proposed settlement in the case of Myrna Rull v. Pinellas County; Circuit

Civil Case No. 21-002716-CI.

Consideration of the proposed settlement in the case of Myrna Rull v. Pinellas County.

Recommendation:

23-0722A

County Attorney Reports.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

54. County Administrator Reports.

23-0723A

COUNTY COMMISSION

55.

56.

57.

23-0863A

Appointment of a Big-C Nominee to the Tourist Development Council

(Board of County Commissioners as a whole).

Approve one nominee from the BIG-C as an the BIG-C representative appointee to the

Tourist Development Council for a term of four years beginning upon their appointment

by the Board of County Commissioners on June 13, 2023 and expiring on June 12,

2027.

Recommendation:

* Names of nominees can be found on the Worksheet/Ballot.

* Worksheet/Ballots will be provided by the Clerk.

23-0801A

Appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (Board of

County Commissioners as a whole).

Approve one applicant to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to complete a

current term which is set to expires on October 31, 2023. The person selected will

have the opportunity to apply for reappointment in the fall for a full term of three years if

they so wish.

Recommendation:

* List of applicants are listed on the worksheet/ballot.

* Worksheet/Ballots will be provided by the Clerk.

23-0760A

Appointment to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals (Board of County

Commissioners as a whole).

Approve the appointment of one alternate to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals for a

term of four years beginning 6/14/23.

Recommendation:

* List of applicants can be found on the Worksheet/Ballot.

* Worksheet/Ballots will be disseminated by the Clerk.

Special Accommodations

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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.