ROLL CALL

INVOCATION by Chaplain Milton Smith, Palm Harbor Fire Rescue.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD

24-2002A

Citizens To Be Heard - Public Comment.

CONSENT AGENDA - Items 2 through 19

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER

Minutes of the regular meeting held October 29, 2024.

24-2091A

24-2092A

Vouchers and bills paid from October 27 through November 16, 2024.

Reports received for filing:

State of Florida Constitutional Officer Financial Report for 2023-2024 - Pinellas

County Sheriff’s Office, pursuant to Section 218.36, Florida Statutes.

24-2093A

24-2094A

24-2095A

State of Florida Constitutional Officer Financial Report for 2023-2024 - Pinellas

County Tax Collector, Post TD.

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

Report No. 2024-20 dated November 6, 2024 - Audit of Accounts Receivable

Write-Offs for Fiscal Year 2023 and Inspection of the Accounts Receivable

Write-Off Approval Memo for Fiscal Year 2022.

Dock Fee Report for the month of October 2024.

24-2096A

24-2097A

Quarterly Report of Routine Dock & Dredge/Fill applications received from July

1 through September 30, 2024.

Quarterly Donation Listing of $1,000 or Greater for the quarter ending

September 30, 2024, Resolution 21-117/Donation Policy.

24-2098A

Miscellaneous items received for filing:

City of Clearwater Ordinance Nos. 9776-24, 9779-24, 9782-24, and 9785-24,

adopted October 3, 2024, annexing certain properties.

10.

24-2099A

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS

Administrative Services

11.

24-2108A

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

vehicles.

Recommendation:

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.

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 and 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.) 22 - Utility Carts

b.) 9 - Sedans / SUV’s

c.) 22 - Light and Medium-Duty Trucks, Vans

d.) 3 - Heavy Trucks

e.) 2 - Heavy and Light Equipment

f.) 6 - Trailers

g.) 4 - Trailer Mounted Generators ..Body

Construction and Property Management

12.

24-1665A

Declare surplus and authorize the sale or donation of miscellaneous

County-owned equipment.

Recommendation:

Declare miscellaneous County-owned items and equipment as surplus.

This declaration of surplus will enable the County to donate or auction

the items listed in the attached files.

This action declares the listed items as surplus and authorizes

their donation to partner agencies or sale to the highest bidder.

The usefulness of the identified surplus items (miscellaneous

equipment) has been exhausted.

All surplus items are listed and sent to various agencies and

non-profits such as Social Action Funding designees, Pinellas

County School Board, Board Dependent Districts, and other

agencies such as the Florida Dream Center, Vincent House,

PACE Center for Girls, and others to determine if this equipment

can be utilized before sending for sale at auction.

The total fiscal impact is unknown at this time due to the final sale

being done via an auction. Following the public auction, Real

Property will have a total for the unanticipated revenue. The

revenue generated from the public auction is not budgeted for in

Fiscal Year 2025 and will be distributed to the fund that owned

each sold asset.

County Administrator

13.

24-2105A

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

County Administrator for the period ending November 27th, 2024.

Recommendation:

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

the County Administrator.

Management and Budget

14.

24-2029A

Grant funding agreement with the State of Florida Division of

Emergency Management regarding a Federal Emergency Management

Agency public assistance grant for disaster relief funding associated

with Hurricane Debby.

Recommendation:

Approval of the federally funded sub-award and grant agreement with

the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for

reimbursement through the Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA) for public safety costs related to the response to and damage

from Hurricane Debby.

Execution of this grant funding agreement with the FDEM is

necessary for the State to fund eligible disaster relief costs.

As of October 1st, 2024, the County has expended $2,623.10 in

overtime payroll costs, $160,316.99 in supplies, contracts, and

equipment, and $70,580.00 for a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office

Chevrolet Tahoe, which was destroyed by floodwaters, totaling

$233,520.09 These expenditures originated from the contingency

reserves, and all reimbursement will be returned to the same

reserves.

The County will continue to utilize FEMA funding for

reimbursement of emergency response.

All funds expended during this emergency response apply to

Fiscal Year 2024.

Authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement.

15.

24-2033A

Grant funding agreement with the State of Florida Division of

Emergency Management regarding a Federal Emergency Management

Agency public assistance grant for disaster relief funding associated

with Hurricane Helene.

Recommendation:

Approval of the federally funded sub-award and grant agreement with

the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for

reimbursement through the Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA) for public safety costs related to the response to and damage

from Hurricane Helene.

Execution of this grant funding agreement with the FDEM is

necessary for the State to fund eligible disaster relief costs.

As of November 1st, 2024, the County has expended an

estimated $1,780,665.00 in overtime payroll costs,

$14,462,250.00 in supplies, contracts, and equipment,

$2,201,134.00 for debris clearance activity (Helene only) and

$7,545,600.00 for Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office expenses,

totaling $25,989,649.00. These expenditures originated from the

contingency reserves, and all reimbursements will be returned to

the same reserves. Current analysis indicates that approximately

95.5% of these expenditures are eligible for reimbursement from

FEMA at a 100% federal cost-share.

In addition to funds already expended, current damage

assessments indicate approximately $19,915,600.00 in damages

to County-owned facilities and equipment. The repair and

replacement costs for these items are eligible for FEMA

reimbursement at an 87.5% federal and state cost-share, with the

County being responsible for the remaining 12.5%.

The County will continue to utilize FEMA funding for

reimbursement of emergency response.

Most of the funds related to this agreement were expended in

Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, but a portion were and will be expended in

FY25.

Authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement.

16.

24-2035A

Grant funding agreement with the State of Florida Division of

Emergency Management regarding a Federal Emergency Management

Agency public assistance grant for disaster relief funding associated

with Hurricane Milton.

Recommendation:

Approval of the federally funded sub-award and grant agreement with

the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) for

reimbursement through the Federal Emergency Management Agency

(FEMA) for public safety costs related to the response to and damage

from Hurricane Milton.

Execution of this grant funding agreement with the FDEM is

necessary for the State to fund eligible disaster relief costs.

As of November 1st, 2024, the County has expended an

estimated $3,175,482.00 in overtime payroll costs,

$15,937,500.00 in supplies, contracts, and equipment,

approximately $700,000.00 in waived permitting fees, and

$9,054,720.00 for Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office expenses,

totaling $28,867,702.00. These expenditures originated from the

contingency reserves, and all reimbursements will be returned to

the same reserves. Current analysis indicates that approximately

97.5% of these expenditures are eligible for reimbursement from

FEMA at a 100% federal cost share.

In addition to funds already expended, current damage

assessments indicate approximately $32,633,934.00 in damages

to County-owned facilities and equipment. The repair and

replacement costs for these items are eligible for FEMA

reimbursement at an 87.5% federal and state cost-share, with the

County being responsible for the remaining 12.5%.

There is also an estimated $35,240,675.00 in debris clearance

activity, which has and will be expended by the County related to

this disaster and will be reimbursed by FEMA at a 100% federal

cost share.

The County will continue to utilize FEMA funding for

reimbursement of emergency response.

Funds related to this agreement were expended in Fiscal Year

2025.

Authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement.

Utilities

17.

24-2025A

Award of bid to Rycon Construction, Inc. in the amount of $4,564,000.00

for hardening projects at the Utilities General Maintenance Department

Operations Center and the Public Education Center, and Dewatering

Building at South Cross Bayou Advanced Water Reclamation Facility.

Recommendation:

Approval of the award of bid to Rycon Construction, Inc. for hardening

projects at the Utilities General Maintenance Department Operations

Center and the Public Education Center and Dewatering Building at the

South Cross Bayou Advanced Water Reclamation Facility (AWRF).

Improvements to all the buildings include new roofing, exterior

windows, doors and frames, and exterior louvers for

increased/improved wind resistance.

Work at the Dewatering Building at South Cross AWRF also

includes replacing and elevating the polymer transfer and feed

pump system and replacement the electrical system and motor

control centers. Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

improvements and upgrades to the centrifuge discharge

conveyor.

These improvements will help to ensure the continuity of Pinellas

County Utilities operations during named storm events and meet

regulatory requirements.

The bid award is $4,564,000.00 across all projects and facilities.

All work must be completed by June 30, 2026.

Funding is budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2025-2030 Capital

Improvements Plan by Florida Resilient Grant Program funds in

the Water Renewal and Replacement Fund and the Sewer

Renewal and Replacement Fund in the amount of $4,564,000.00.

Contract No. 24-0562-ITB-C in the amount of $4,564,000.00 with all

work to be completed within 450 consecutive calendar days; Authorize

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

18.

23-1954A

Ranking of firms and agreement with GCU, LLC d/b/a Gulf Coast

Underground, LLC for Find and Fix Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation -

Professional Design-Build Services.

Recommendation:

Approval of the ranking of firms and agreement with GCU, LLC d/b/a

Gulf Coast Underground, LLC for Find and Fix Gravity Sewer

Rehabilitation - Professional Design-Build Services.

This contract is for Find and Fix Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation -

Professional Design-Build Services.

Two firms submitted proposals and were evaluated with a

recommendation to award to the top ranked firm GCU, LLC d/b/a

Gulf Coast Underground, LLC, in the amount of $4,954,893.00 in

accordance with the Consultant Competitive Negotiation Act, per

Florida Statute 287.055.

Phase I of this agreement will be effective for two hundred

seventy days upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed from the

County. Phase I will consist of the planning, investigation, and

assessment to be used in the development of a technical

memorandum, design, and development of the Guaranteed

Maximum Price (GMP) for construction.

The Phase II GMP amendment will return to the Board of County

Commissioners for approval of construction phase services.

Five certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) sub-consultants

are included in the award to GCU, LLC d/b/a Gulf Coast

Underground, LLC for total SBE fees in the amount of

$629,000.00, or approximately 12% commitment of the total

award.

Funding is available under Find-and-Fix Pipe Lining and Private

Sewer Lateral Improvements Project 005225A, included in the

Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the Sewer Renewal and

Replacement Fund and Future Financing in the amount of

$28,174,000.00. Total available funding is the amount of the full

project allocation as represented in the approved budget.

Available funding in excess of the recommended not-to-exceed

amount is available for other project costs. In the event that future

fiscal year funding is not available for this project, the County

maintains the authority to terminate this agreement.

Contract No. 24-0085-RFP-DB in the total not to exceed amount of

$4,954,893.00, effective for two hundred and seventy days from the

Notice to Proceed for Phase I services; Authorize the Chairman to sign

and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS

Countywide Planning Authority

19.

24-2041A

Countywide Plan Map - 2024 Annual Update.

Recommendation:

Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt a resolution

accepting the amended Countywide Plan Map.

This action is taken annually to incorporate all the

amendments made to the Countywide Plan Map throughout

the year.

An official record copy of the Countywide Plan Map for Fiscal

Year 2024 is created.

Forward Pinellas and the Planners Advisory Committee each

unanimously voted to recommend acceptance and filing of the

Countywide Plan Map.

Authorize its filing with the Clerk as the official record copy.

REGULAR AGENDA

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS

Airport

20.

24-2049A

Resolution superseding and replacing Resolution 02-151 regarding the

Aircraft Noise Abatement Task Force for the St. Pete-Clearwater

International Airport.

Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution replacing the Airport Noise Abatement Task Force

(NATF) and replacing it with an Airport Noise Abatement Working Group

(Working Group) at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).

Replace the NATF with a Working Group.

Continue to maintain an open forum of communication with

surrounding communities affected by aircraft noise.

Continue to inform the public on existing noise management

policies and measures established to reduce aircraft noise and

encourage air carrier compliance with existing Noise Abatement

Procedures (NAP), as well as promote the Voluntary Quiet

Window.

Although some aircraft noise is inevitable, PIE management has

put NAPs in place to reduce noise effects on Pinellas County

residents.

This resolution, by itself, has no fiscal impact. Funding for the

noise abatement related costs is included in the Fiscal Year 2025

Adopted Budget in the Airport Revenue and Operating

Fund...Body

County Administrator

21.

24-1923A

Municipal Services Taxing Unit funding for the Tierra Verde Community

Association Tennis and Pickleball Court Resurfacing Improvements.

Recommendation:

Approval of the Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) funding request,

in the amount of $20,000.00 for the Tierra Verde Community

Association (TVCA) Tennis and Pickleball Court Resurfacing

Improvements.

The MSTU funding is being requested to resurface the existing

pickleball courts due to high usage and cracks in the existing

surface.

The total cost of the project is $23,200.00.

The funding request is $20,000.00. The costs in excess of the

grant funding will be paid out of the TVCA Capital Improvement

fund.

The request for funding in the amount of $20,000.00 is a

one-time expenditure of budgeted MSTU Special Projects funds.

Funding is included in the General Government MSTU cost

center within the General Fund and is consistent with the Fiscal

Year 2025 approved budget.

22.

24-1926A

The Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Fiscal Year 2025

Municipal Services Taxing Unit special projects funding request for

replacing exterior door, wooden deck, and ADA ramp and for air

conditioning upgrades.

Recommendation:

Approval of the Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) special projects

funding request made by the Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce in the

amount of $20,000.00 for exterior door, wooden deck, ADA ramp

replacement, air conditioning upgrades, and landscaping.

The Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce building was

built in 1984. Currently, the wooden ADA ramp does not meet

functional standards and poses a safety hazard. The existing rear

door and frame has rotted wood and is difficult to open and close,

creating potential safety and security issues. No record can be

found to indicate when the deck and ADA ramp were last

renovated.

The total cost of the project is $20,342.00. The expenditures in

excess of the grant funding will be paid by the Chamber’s capital

reserve funds.

The Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce is the official “visitor

welcome center” in downtown Palm Harbor and a business hub in

the community. With over 350 members, the Greater Palm

Harbor Chamber hosts between 10-12 networking events per

month. The current air conditioner does not keep up with the

demands of the building. Upgrading the air conditioning will

welcome visitors and create a work environment that is enjoyable.

The Chamber is a strong stakeholder in the revitalization efforts

in downtown Palm Harbor. Improved access to the building will

allow business owners and members to collaborate, network, and

participate in more educational opportunities, thereby contributing

to the financial stability of the Palm Harbor business community.

The $20,000.00 request for funding is a one-time expenditure of

budgeted MSTU Special Projects funds. Funding is included in

the General Government MSTU cost center within the General

Fund and is consistent with the Fiscal Year 2025 approved

budget.

Housing & Community Development

23.

24-1892A

Resolution approving the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Report related to the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program

Affordable Housing Incentives.

Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution approving the Affordable Housing Advisory

Committee (AHAC) Report related to the State Housing Initiatives

Partnership (SHIP) Program Affordable Housing Incentives and

authorizing submittal to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

On October 16, 2024, the AHAC recommended approval of the

2024 Incentive Report.

A public hearing was held on October 16, 2024, and no

comments were received.

The County’s SHIP AHAC, established in 2008, is responsible for

reviewing policies, land development regulations, the

Comprehensive Plan Policy, and other aspects of the County’s

policies and procedures that affect the cost of housing.

The AHAC is also responsible for making recommendations to

the Board of County Commissioners to encourage affordable

housing.

This item has no fiscal impact on Pinellas County. SHIP funding

is included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget for Housing

and Community Development.

Human Services

24.

24-1709A

Contract with the State of Florida Department of Health for the operation

of the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County.

Recommendation:

Approval of the contract with the State of Florida Department of Health

for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 operation of the Florida Department of

Health in Pinellas (DOH Pinellas).

This contract provides direct ad valorem support to the State of

Florida Department of Health pursuant to Chapter 154 Florida

Statutes for the operation of DOH Pinellas to promote, protect,

maintain, and improve the health and safety of all citizens and

visitors through a system of coordinated County Health

departments.

Funding in an amount not to exceed $8,117,320.00 has been

included in the Adopted FY25 Budget. These funds are

generated by a dedicated millage rate of 0.0713 mills levied

countywide as adopted at the Second Public Hearing on

September 19, 2024.

The County’s share includes $6,135,890.00 for core services and

$1,981,430.00 for the School Nurse program. The School Nurse

Program has provided approximately 829,616 services from

October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.

Services maintained by the DOH Pinellas include environmental

health services, communicable disease control, prevention

services, primary care services, and school nurse programs. In

FY24, DOH Pinellas provided services to 116,140 clients.

This contract does not include the Pinellas County Health

Program, which is under a separate contract.

This contract reflects an increase of $347,000.00, or 4.47%, vs.

the FY24 contract, which is attributed to an increase of actual

costs for capital projects in FY25 and the Governor’s approved

increase in salaries and fringe for State employees...Body

25.

24-2050A

Revised application for Federal Assistance SF-424 forms for the Fiscal

Year 2024 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Grants to expand Substance Use Disorder Treatment Capacity in Adult

and Family Treatment Courts.

Recommendation:

Approval of the revised application for Federal Assistance SF-424 forms

for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grants to Expand Substance Use

Disorder Treatment Capacity in Adult and Family Treatment Courts.

The County was awarded two FY24 grants from SAMHSA to

expand substance use disorder treatment in adult and family

dependency courts, to include wrap around services and

neurotrauma treatment in Pinellas Adult Drug Court and Family

Dependency Treatment Court.

The terms and conditions of the grant awards require revisions to

be made to the Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 forms

that were submitted at the time of application. The requested

revisions change the point of contact from the Grant Section

Manager to the dedicated Project Director for each grant award.

SAMHSA requires all new and revised grant form submissions be

executed by the Signing Official or the organization identified at

the time of application, which is the County Administrator.

Delegate authority to the County Administrator to execute the

revised application.

Approval of this report has no fiscal impact.

Management and Budget

26.

24-2121A

Pinellas County adoption of a Tourist Development Tax Revenue

Supplemental Bond Resolution Supplementing Resolution No. 24-42

adopted on July 30, 2024, and approval of the documents to support

funding for the design and construction of a new stadium in St.

Petersburg to be the new home of the Tampa Bay Rays Major League

Baseball franchise.

Recommendation:

Adopt the Tourist Development Tax Revenue Supplemental Bond

Resolution (Supplemental Bond Resolution) and approve the forms of

the following documents, and, with guidance of legal counsel or the

financial advisor, delegate to the County Administrator or Chair to make

minor changes in these agreement documents to effectuate the

expressed purposes, all in furtherance of the financing, construction and

management of a new stadium in St. Petersburg to be the new home of

the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball franchise:

1) Form of Purchase Contract

2) Form of Preliminary Official Statement

3) Form of Disclosure Dissemination Agent Agreement

4) Form of Paying Agent and Registrar Agreement

5) Form of Escrow Agreement

6) Form of Construction Funds Trust Agreement

7) Form of Sec Post-Issuance Compliance and Repository

Services Pricing Agreement

This item was deferred during the October 29, 2024, Meeting of the

Board of County Commissioners to the date certain of November 19,

2024. This item was then deferred during the November 19, 2024,

Meeting of the Board of County Commissioners to the date certain of

December 17, 2024...Body

Public Works

27.

24-1973A

Amendment No. 1 to the grant funding agreement with the Florida

Department of Environmental Protection for the Vulnerability

Assessment Phase II.

Recommendation:

Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the grant agreement with the Florida

Department of Environmental Protection for the Vulnerability

Assessment (VA) Phase II.

Original agreement approved by the Board of County

Commissioners on October 25, 2022, provided a grant

reimbursement amount of $700,000.00.

Amendment No. 1 provides an additional grant reimbursement

amount of $1,353,000.00. Total grant funding in the amount of

$2,053,000.00.

Amendment extends Agreement date from December 31, 2024,

to December 30, 2026.

Agreement is to update existing VA to keep the County in

compliance with requirements of Florida Statutes 380.093 and

develop an Adaptation Plan for county-owned/controlled assets.

Amendment provides funding to produce VA’s and Adaptation

Plans for ten additional municipalities within the County at the

request of Florida’s Chief Resilience Officer.

The amendment and increase in funding is consistent with the

Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Adopted Budget. A budget amendment

may be needed to recognize the revenues and expenditures

associated with the grant increase depending on activity within

FY25. No County match is required.

PID 005708A; Amendment No. 1 to Grant Agreement No. 22PLN94;

Amendment adds $1,353,000.00 to Agreement for a total amount of

$2,053,000.00; Agreement term ends on December 30, 2026; Authorize

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

28.

24-1741A

Construction Agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. for the

replacement of the 35th Street North Railroad Crossing.

Recommendation:

Approval of the construction agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc.

(CSXT) for the 35th Street North Railroad Crossing Project.

The project is to replace the existing asphalt surface with a new

tub (platform-type) crossing surface by CSXT.

The County will also install approach roadway paving on each

side of the new crossing surface.

The agreement stipulates the County will reimburse CSXT for the

new crossing, currently estimated not to exceed $386,458.00.

Actual costs may adjust that amount up or down upon CSTX

completion.

Funding in excess of the estimated not-to-exceed amount is

available for other project costs in the Railroad Crossing

Program.

Funding for subproject 35th Street Rail Crossing Improvements

(Project 004679A) is budgeted under the Railroad Crossing

Program (Project 004189A), funded by the Penny for Pinellas.

CSXT OP No. FL “to be determined,” County PID No. 004679A; Total

amount of $386,458.00; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of

the Circuit Court to attest.

29.

24-1724A

Construction Agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. for the

replacement of the 46th Avenue North Railroad Crossing.

Recommendation:

Approval of the construction agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc.

(CSXT) for the 46th Avenue North Railroad Reconstruction Project.

This project is to replace the existing asphalt surface with a new

tub (platform-type) crossing surface by CSXT.

The County will also install approach roadway paving on each

side of the new crossing surface.

The agreement stipulates the County will reimburse CSXT for the

new crossing, currently estimated not to exceed $413,297.00.

Actual costs may adjust that amount up or down upon CSTX

completion.

Funding in excess of the estimated not-to-exceed amount is

available for other project costs in the Railroad Crossing

Program.

Funding for subproject 35th Street Rail Crossing Improvements

(Project 004679A) is budgeted under the Railroad Crossing

Program (Project 004189A), funded by the Penny for Pinellas.

CSXT OP No. FL “to be determined,” County PID No. 004678A in the

amount of $413,297.00; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of

the Circuit Court to attest.

30.

24-1960A

Resolution to approve the Downtown Palm Harbor Street Light District

and authorize advertising for the district's creation and collection

method.

Recommendation:

Approval to grant preliminary approval of the Downtown Palm Harbor

Street Lighting District (SLD) by resolution adoption and request the

County Administrator to request a public hearing to consider a proposed

ordinance creating said District within the unincorporated area of the

County and authorize funds for administrative expenses directly incident

to creating said District.

Proposed Downtown Palm Harbor Street Lighting District consists

of forty-two parcel units.

Ninety-five16-foot-tall LED photogrammetrically engineered

streetlights with all new underground conductors and conduits will

be installed and connected per national standards.

Estimated monthly cost for maintenance and energy is

approximately $3,500.00/month and $42,000.00 annually.

Total approximate annual assessment for the 42 parcels will be

$1,100.00 annually and approximately $92.00 monthly.

Estimated one-time cost for construction: $400,000.00 to be paid

by Municipal Services Taxing Unit Special Project Funding

Reserves

It has previously been determined that the collection and

enforcement of street lighting assessments would best be

accomplished through the Uniform Method pursuant to Section

197.3632, Florida Statutes. A preliminary resolution stating the

Board of County Commissioners' intention to use the Uniform

Method is attached.

Section 197.3632, (3)(a), Florida Statutes requires this resolution

be adopted at a public hearing prior to January 1 or, if the

property appraiser, tax collector, and local government agree,

March 1. The Property Appraiser and Tax Collector have granted

such extension, copies of which are included as attachments.

Upon a favorable vote, the Board of County Commissioners will

issue authority to advertise two items, including the creation of

the SLD and the intent to use the Uniform Collection Method. A

public hearing date will be set...Body

Safety and Emergency Services

31.

24-1994A

Renewal of Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for

Advanced Life Support Providers.

Recommendation:

Approval of the renewal of Certificates of Public Convenience and

Necessity (COPCN) for the attached list of Advanced Life Support (ALS)

providers. COPCNs are issued by Boards of County Commissioners

(BCC) in all counties in Florida. The certificate allows Emergency

Medical Services (EMS) provider agencies to be licensed by the Florida

Department of Health.

The certificate process ensures there are coordinated and

regulated EMS Systems at a county level. Certificates are issued

on an annual basis to ensure continuous compliance to the

various standards and requirements. There is no fiscal impact for

certifications. Staff administration of the process is included in the

annual operating budget for the EMS Fund.

A COPCN is issued to ALS First Responders, ALS Helicopters,

Hospital ground ambulances, and Sunstar in accordance with

Section 401.25, Florida Statutes. There are 26 agencies that

have been issued COPCNs by the BCC:

ALS First Responders (18): Cities of Clearwater, Dunedin,

Gulfport, Largo, Madeira Beach, Oldsmar, Pinellas Park,

Safety Harbor, Seminole, South Pasadena, St. Pete Beach,

St. Petersburg, Tarpon Springs, Treasure Island, East Lake

Tarpon Special Fire Control District, Lealman Special Fire

Control District, Palm Harbor Special Fire Control & Rescue

District, and Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue District.

ALS Helicopter Ambulances (5): Florida Health Sciences

Center, Inc., d/b/a Tampa General Hospital-Aeromed; Rocky

Mountain Holdings, L.L.C., d/b/a Bayflite; Med-Trans

Corporation, d/b/a LifeLine All Children’s Hospital; Med-Trans

Corporation, d/b/a Med Trans Florida; Med-Trans Corporation

d/b/a AirStar 1.

Hospitals - Ground - Neonatal/Pediatric Interfacility (2): Johns

Hopkins All Children’s Lifeline (Interfacility Ground); BayCare

Health System, d/b/a St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Inc.

Sunstar (1): Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services

Authority, d/b/a Sunstar.

The current COPCNs will expire on December 31, 2024. If

approved, the new expiration date will be December 31, 2025.

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

AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS

Housing Finance Authority

32.

24-2000A

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 Indigo Apartments.

Recommendation:

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

issue Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in a principal amount not to

exceed $24.0M for the benefit of SAH Indigo Holdings LP, a Florida

Limited Liability Partnership, or its affiliate, duly organized and existing

under the laws of the State of Florida.

The conduit financing transaction proceeds will be loaned to SAH

Indigo Holdings LP (the borrower/developer) to help finance the

acquisition, rehabilitation, and equipping of an existing 208-unit,

high-rise multifamily rental housing facility for persons or families

of moderate, middle, or lesser income to be known as the Indigo

Apartments (Project). The Project, formerly known as Prospect

Tower, is located at 801 Chestnut Street in Clearwater, Florida.

The property currently has 20 units that are covered under an

existing HOME agreement and has additionally been awarded a

52-unit Project-Based Voucher contract with the Clearwater

Housing Authority. Rents will be restricted at 30.0%, 60.0%, and

80.0% Area Median Income levels for an affordability period of 50

years, enforced by a land use restriction agreement.

All lendable funds are generated from the sale of tax-exempt

housing bonds and the sale of 4.0% low-income housing tax

credits from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. The other

sources of funding for the project include the Pinellas County

Penny for Pinellas County Land Trust Funds; Low Income

Housing Tax Credit equity; Pinellas County Penny for Pinellas

funds; Clearwater CRA Department funds; Clearwater Housing

Department funds, and permanent loan financing through the

FHA 221(d)(4) loan program through Berkadia and owner equity

from the developer through a deferred developer fee at closing to

provide additional sources of funding.

This item has no fiscal impact on the County. The HFA 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)...Body

33.

24-1917A

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

Apartments.

Recommendation:

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

issue Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds in a principal amount not to

exceed $35.0M 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 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 of moderate, middle,

or lesser income to be known as the Oakhurst Trace Apartments.

This project is 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, within the City of

Pinellas Park, Florida.

This transaction was previously approved by the Board of County

Commissioners (BCC) through Resolution No. 22-38 on May 24,

2022, and Resolution No. 23-20 on March 28, 2023. Construction

costs for the project have been determined to have increased

from the original estimates, and the owner has requested an

increase in the originally induced amount of bonds from $28.0M

to $35.5M In order to issue the bonds in the increased principal

amount, it was necessary to conduct a public hearing and obtain

new approval by the BCC.

All lendable funds are generated from the sale of tax-exempt

housing bonds and the sale of 4.0% low-income housing tax

credits from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation. The other

sources of funding for the project include the Pinellas County

Penny for Pinellas Land Assembly Funds to acquire the land, tax

credits from Synovus Bank, construction, and permanent loan

financing through the FHA 221(d)(4) loan program through

Berkadia and owner equity from the developer through a deferred

developer fee at closing to provide additional sources of funding.

This item has no fiscal impact on Pinellas County. The HFA 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)...Body

Human Resources

34.

24-2051A

Agreement with United Healthcare Insurance Company for Excess Loss

Insurance Coverage.

Recommendation:

Approval of the agreement with United Healthcare Insurance Company

for stop-loss insurance coverage to protect the self-funded health plan

from catastrophic losses.

This insurance coverage is engaged in the event an individual

has over $650,000.00 in health care expenses in a year. This

new policy will replace the current policy, which was previously

terminated for convenience by Cigna Health and Life Insurance

and Evernorth Behavioral Health, Inc. (Cigna), expiring December

31, 2024.

The agreement provides stop-loss insurance coverage to protect

the self-funded health plan from catastrophic losses.

The agreement has a term of twelve months, with a service start

date of January 1, 2025, and an estimated total expenditure of

$1,750,000.00.

The Cigna Health and Life Insurance Contract was previously

terminated for convenience, effective December 31, 2024.

Funds for this contract are included in the Fiscal Year 2025

Adopted Budget in the Health Benefits Fund. The contract has a

fiscal non-funding clause if this portion of the budget is not

adopted.

Contract No. 25-0153-P for a twelve-month contract value of

$1,750,000.00; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the

Circuit Court to attest.

COUNTY ATTORNEY

35.

24-1913A

Public Official Bonds for Public Officers.

Recommendation:

Approval of the Public Official Bonds as required by law for the Public

Officers elected in November 2024.

36.

24-2003A

County Attorney Reports.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

37. County Administrator Reports.

24-2004A

COUNTY COMMISSION

38.

24-1763A

Appointment to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.

Recommendation:

Approve one appointment to fill a current term vacancy on the

Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council beginning on December

1, 2024, and ending on November 30, 2026.

Approve one citizen appointment to represent District 3.

39.

24-2112A

Appointments to the Feather Sound Community Services District, Inc.

(Individual Commissioner Appointments).

Recommendation:

Approve five appointments to The Feather Sound Community Services

District, Inc. for terms of one year, beginning on January 1, 2025.

Approve reappointments of:

Ryan Andrews by Commissioner Peters.

Kevin Chambers by Commissioner Latvala.

Jessica Hooper by Commissioner Flowers.

Approve appointment of:

Harold Holland by Commissioner Scott.

Mary Trombitas by Commissioner Eggers.

No ballot needed/voice vote will suffice.

40.

24-2123A

Appointments to the Historic Preservation Board (Individual

appointments by Commissioners Latvala and Flowers).

Recommendation:

Approve two reappointments to the Historic Preservation Board for

terms of three-years, beginning on January 1, 2025.

Approve reappointments of:

Allison Dolan by Commissioner Latvala.

Michael Fridovich by Commissioner Flowers.

No ballot needed/voice vote will suffice.

41.

24-1421A

Appointments to the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area

Advisory Committee (Board of County Commissioners as a whole).

Recommendation:

Approve two appointments to the Lealman Community Redevelopment

Area Advisory Committee for a term of three-years, beginning on

January 1, 2025.

List of applicants can be viewed on the attached ballot/worksheet.

Ballot/worksheet will be provided by the clerk.

42.

24-1564A

Appointments to the Pinellas County Historical Commission (Individual

Appointment by Commissioner Latvala and Reappointment by

Commissioner Flowers).

Recommendation:

Approve two appointments to the Pinellas County Historical Commission

for terms of four-years, beginning on date of appointment.

Appoint Benjamin Roy (Individual Appointment by Commissioner

Latvala).

Reappoint Thomas McKone (Individual Appointment by

Commissioner Flowers).

Staff has reviewed applications for both appointments,

applications are attached.

No ballot needed, voice vote will suffice.

43.

24-1881A

Appointment to the Suncoast Health Council (Board of County

Commissioners as a whole).

Recommendation:

Approve one appointment to the Suncoast Health Council for a term of

two-years beginning on date of appointment.

Appoint Julie Goodrich to a position in the health-provider

category.

Staff has reviewed the attached application to determine

eligibility.

No ballot needed/voice vote will suffice.

44.

24-1916A

Appointment to the Unified Personnel Systems Board (Board of County

Commissioners as a whole).

Recommendation:

Approve one appointment to the Unified Personnel Systems Board for a

term of two-years, beginning on January 1, 2025.

List of applicants can be viewed on the attached ballot/worksheet.

Ballot/worksheet will be provided by the clerk.

45.

24-2085A

Appointment of the Youth Advisory Committee nominee to the Parks

and Conservation Resources Advisory Board (Board of County

Commissioners as a whole).

Recommendation:

Approve the Youth Advisory Committee nominee to the Parks and

Conservation Resources Advisory Board (PCRAB).

Appoint Emal Gigolaj to the PCRAB.

A voice vote will suffice.

46.

24-2012A

2025 State Legislative Program.

Recommendation:

Approval of the 2025 State Legislative Program.

The Program lays out the Board’s guiding principles and priorities

for the 2025 Florida Legislative Session.

The program is a result of discussions with the Board, county

staff, and the County’s contracted state government relations

firm.

Priorities include:

o SUPPORT raising the 911 fee to accommodate increased

expenses and expansion of technology to continue

providing high quality of service to citizens of Pinellas

County.

o SUPPORT efforts to financially stabilize future LOFT

revenue allocations through rate indexing, mirroring state

levied fuel tax indexing per Florida Statutes 206 and 212.

o SUPPORT a state-wide Disaster Recovery Bill to assist

with recovery efforts including Hurricane Housing

Replacement Program, Revolving Loan Fund, Lost

Revenue, FEMA cost share and Emergency Shelter

hardening and enhancements.

o SUPPORT full funding of the Florida Department of

Environmental Protection Beach Management Funding

Assistance Program for traditional beach and inlet projects

and supplemental program funding to address damages

from Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton.

o SUPPORT County and Partner appropriations, including:

East Lake Road Corridor Improvements

Seminole Junior Warhawks Field Improvements

Hurricane Shelter Hardening

47.

24-2005A

County Commission New Business:

Pertinent and timely Committee/Board updates, policy considerations,

administrative/procedural considerations, and other new business.

a.) Resolution for Joint Meeting to be Held Between the Board of

County Commissioners of Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco

Counties.

6:00 PM

PUBLIC HEARINGS

AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS

Countywide Planning Authority

48.

24-2039A

Case No. CW 24-19 - City of St. Petersburg (continued from November

19, 2024)

Countywide Plan Map amendment from Residential Medium to

Multimodal Corridor, regarding 0.58 acre more or less, located at 920

20th Avenue South and 919 21st Avenue South.

Recommendation:

Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt an ordinance

approving Case No. CW 24-19, a proposal by the City of St. Petersburg

to amend the Countywide Plan Map from Residential Medium to

Multimodal Corridor, regarding 0.58 acre more or less, located at 920

20th Avenue South and 919 21st Avenue South.

The property is currently vacant.

The proposed amendment would permit the site to redevelop to

support multifamily housing with a density greater than the

current Residential Medium designation permits.

The property's location adjacent to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Street South (MLK), a supporting corridor, aligns with the purpose

of the Multimodal Corridor category.

The proximity to MLK, a designated supporting corridor,

reinforces the suitability of this amendment for promoting higher

density residential and mixed-use development consistent with

the objectives of the Countywide Plan.

Forward Pinellas and the Planners Advisory Committee each

unanimously recommended approval of the proposal.

49.

24-2040A

Case No. CW 24-20 - City of Tarpon Springs (continued from November

19, 2024)

Countywide Plan Map amendment from Retail & Services, Office and

Preservation to Preservation and Recreation/Open Space, regarding 36

acres more or less, located at 42501 U.S. Highway 19 North.

Recommendation:

Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt an ordinance

approving Case No. CW 24-20, a proposal by the City of Tarpon

Springs to amend the Countywide Plan Map from Retail & Services,

Office and Preservation to Preservation and Recreation/Open Space,

regarding 36 acres more or less, located at 42501 U.S. Highway 19

North.

This case involves a total amendment area of approximately 36

acres, with roughly 14.5 acres of upland being converted to

Recreation/Open Space and the remainder to Preservation.

The development plan for this project was approved in 2022 and

included several conditions. One of the conditions relevant to this

case required the developer to apply for a future land use map

amendment for the upland habitat and adjust the boundaries of

the jurisdictional wetland. The other condition required the

developer to record a conservation easement over the

environmentally sensitive areas of the property. Both of these

conditions have been satisfied.

The property is located in a Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA),

where the proposed amendment will eliminate the residential

density from 24 units per acre under the Retail & Services

category and 15 units per acre under the Office category to zero

units per acre in both the Preservation and Recreation/Open

Space categories.

Given the scale of the amendment and its location within the

CHHA, this change effectively balances the needs for floodplain

management and natural resource preservation in this area of the

city.

Forward Pinellas and the Planners Advisory Committee each

unanimously recommended approval of the proposal.

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

50.

24-2042A

Case No. LDR-24-05 (First Public Hearing)

An ordinance of Pinellas County, Florida, providing for the amendment

of the Pinellas County Land Development Code, Chapter 138 - Zoning.

(Legislative)

Recommendation:

Conduct a public hearing and take public comment on Case No.

LDR-24-05. An ordinance of Pinellas County, Florida, providing for the

amendment of the Pinellas County Land Development Code, Chapter

138 - Zoning.

This is the first of two required public hearings.

Second hearing (adoption) scheduled for January 28, 2025.

This ordinance is part of the overall Building and Development

Review Services Department system improvements.

The proposed amendments will provide additional clarification

and flexibility, enhance efficiency, address internal consistency

issues.

The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the

ordinance (vote 6-0). No one from the public appeared in support

or opposition.

This ordinance amendment, by itself, does not have a fiscal

impact on Pinellas County.

51.

24-2048A

Case No. LDR-24-06

An ordinance of Pinellas County, Florida, providing for the amendment

of Chapter 158 -Floodplain Management of the Pinellas County Land

Development Code. (Legislative)

Recommendation:

Approval of Case No. LDR-24-06: An ordinance amending Chapter 158

- Floodplain Management of the Pinellas County Land Development

Code.

Periodic Code updates are necessary and expected to occur to

help us identify additional flexibility, remove redundancy and

consistency issues, adapt to changing trends, and respond to

changes in State legislation.

Additional flexible criteria have been added to exclude storm

repairs from substantial improvements, along with clarification of

the process for floodplain appeals.

The Local Planning Agency is scheduled to hear this item on

December 11th, and the final report will be added to the record

once it becomes available.

52.

24-2103A

Amendment by resolution for the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget for

unanticipated receipt of funds in the American Rescue Plan Act Fund

and to realign appropriations for Capital Projects in the American

Rescue Plan Act Fund.

Recommendation:

Adopt the attached amendment by resolution for Fiscal Year 2025 to

recognize and appropriate unanticipated receipt of funds in the

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund and realign appropriations for

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects in the ARPA Fund.

Resolution will recognize $486,950.00 in unanticipated revenue in

the ARPA Fund.

Resolution will realign $323,110.00 from CIP project 46th Avenue

North from 49th Street North (CR 611) (002131A), $251,220.00

from the ARPA Human Services Software System Modernization

(006003A), and $120,600.00 from the ARPA Pinellas County

Consolidated CAD and GIS Integration Project (006011A).

Resolution will appropriate $274,460.00 to Grand Canal Dredging

in Tierra Verde (004607A), $292,410.00 to Highpoint: Russell

Avenue Connection (006030A), $494,410.00 to Safe Routes to

School (006033A), and $120,600.00 to Transfer to General Fund.

Additionally, the Resolution recognizes $120,600.00 in

unanticipated revenue for the General Fund from the ARPA Fund

transfer, which is revenue replacement, and appropriates

$120,600.00 to Safety and Emergency Services (SES) for

Personnel Services expenditures. It also realigns $120,600.00

from SES General Fund to General Fund Reserves for future

contingency needs...Body