Clearwater public meetings in 2025

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will decide on numerous code violation cases, including new cases for prohibited signage, unsafe buildings, exterior surfaces, and permits. Several previously scheduled cases have been withdrawn or continued to future meetings. The board will also accept affidavits of compliance for five resolved cases, consider affidavits of non-compliance for two properties, and weigh nuisance abatement liens for lot clearing and inoperative vehicle violations.

• New prohibited signage cases on Coronado Dr. and Mandalay Ave. (cases 170-174, 187-25).
• Unsafe building cases at 200 Leeward Is and 2390 Willow Tree Trl (cases 183-25, 184-25).
• Exterior surfaces/roof maintenance case at 1659 Long St. and abandoned building at 1400 N MLK Jr. Ave. (cases 167-25, 168-25).
• Nuisance abatement liens for lot clearing at 1090 Apache Trail and 1152 Beckett St., and inoperative vehicle at 54 Somerset St. (cases 198-25, 199-25, 200-25).
• Affidavits of compliance accepted for five properties, including short-term rental and lot clearing violations.

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will consider a continuance request for a flexible development application to add one resort attached dwelling unit via transfer of development rights at 612 Bay Esplanade. The consent agenda includes a request for flexible development approval for an existing commercial dock with a new boat lift at 125 Island Way. Remaining items are procedural: minutes approval, citizen comments, and reports.

• Continuance request for FLD2025-07017/TDR2025-07001: add one resort attached dwelling unit at 612 Bay Esplanade via transfer of development rights, with flexibility for front setback, interior landscaping, and landscape buffers
• Consent agenda item FLD2025-10025: flexible development approval for a 1,838 sq ft commercial dock (new boat lift) at 125 Island Way

Marine Advisory Board

The Marine Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive updates on the Beach Marina, Harbor Marina repairs, and Seminole Boat Ramp construction.

• Approval of September 10, 2025, meeting minutes
• Beach Marina Commercial Tenant Outreach Group update
• Beach Marina Reconstruction Project update
• Harbor Marina Repairs update
• Seminole Boat Ramp Construction update

City Council

The Clearwater City Council will consider approving contracts for stormwater improvements, mobile parking fees, and emergency services equipment, as well as a strategy for redeveloping the Downtown Clearwater Library.

• Approve $11.1M Water Reclamation Facilities maintenance contract
• Authorize $2.18M for emergency services breathing apparatus
• Approve $1.1M mobile parking transaction fees
• Authorize $177K increase for Lower Spring Branch stormwater
• Authorize pedestrian overpass easement for SR 55/US-19

North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee

The North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to appoint committee officers and provide a recommendation regarding a negotiation and funding request for a reuse project. The meeting also includes an update on the North Greenwood Overlay District.

• Recommendation for Negotiation and Funding Request for 1105 Carlton Street Reuse Project
• Presentation on North Greenwood Overlay District Update
• Appointment of committee officers

Council Work Session

The Clearwater City Council will consider opting out of a property tax exemption for affordable housing, approve contracts for library redevelopment and stormwater improvements, and amend ordinances regarding the pension plan and public-private partnerships.

• Opt out of 80%-120% AMI property tax exemption for 2026
• Authorize $11.1M for Water Reclamation Facilities maintenance consultant
• Approve $177,052 increase for Lower Spring Branch stormwater improvements
• Authorize $2.18M for Fire Department self-contained breathing apparatus
• Amend pension plan and public-private partnership ordinances

Downtown Development Board

The Downtown Development Board will consider two spending items: a marketing and public relations initiative with a not-to-exceed cost of $50,000, and a High Impact Request for Tasty Tampa Bay event at Coachman Park on February 21, 2026, for up to $13,000. The board will also approve minutes from its November 3, 2025 meeting.

• Approve Downtown Development Board Marketing and Public Relations Initiative up to $50,000
• Approve High Impact Request of up to $13,000 for Tasty Tampa Bay food event at Coachman Park on February 21, 2026
• Approve November 3, 2025 meeting minutes

Pension Trustees

The Pension Trustees will meet to approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting and consider requests from employees to vest their pensions or accept new hires into the plan.

• Approve minutes from November 3, 2025 meeting
• Approve new hires for acceptance into the Pension Plan
• Approve pension vesting for Police and Fire Department employees
• Approve regular pension requests for Planning, Fire, Police, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks & Recreation, Finance, and Police Department employees

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving up to $80,000 for the Art Oasis Mural Festival in the North Greenwood CRA. They will also hear a presentation from St. Petersburg College on a management consulting services pilot program and discuss downtown revitalization. The meeting includes approval of previous meeting minutes and the Director's Report.

• Approve funding not to exceed $80,000 for Art Oasis Mural Festival in North Greenwood CRA
• St. Petersburg College Management Consulting Services Pilot Program final presentation
• Discussion of Downtown Revitalization
• Approval of November 17, 2025 CRA meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on second reading to adopt Ordinance 9854-25 adjusting minimum monthly wastewater collection rates for customers with meters under one inch. They will also consider on second reading Ordinance 9855-25 establishing a Community Resiliency and Leisure Services Advisory Board and amending the Sister Cities Advisory Board. Consent agenda items include a $3 million street resurfacing contract, $1.98 million aquatic center renovation, and a drone package for police. Administrative public hearings will address updates to platting and development review processes.

• Second reading of Ordinance 9854-25 to adjust minimum monthly sewer rates for meters under one inch.
• Second reading of Ordinance 9855-25 to establish Community Resiliency and Leisure Services Advisory Board.
• Award construction contract for 2025 Street Resurfacing Project at $3,000,000 to Gator Grading and Paving LLC.
• Award construction contract for North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Center repairs at $1,979,529.21.
• Approve agreement with Axon for drone packages for police at $96,760.80.

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will hear new cases including violations for short-term rentals, exterior surfaces, and fences. Several cases have been withdrawn or continued to future dates. The board will also accept affidavits of compliance, consider a partial lien release request, and authorize nuisance abatement liens for lot clearing and inoperative vehicles.

• Case 148-25: Costco Wholesale Corp at 2655 Gulf to Bay Blvd for fences and walls
• Case 142-25: Sugar Factory LLC at 1844 Drew St for fences, walls, exterior surfaces, roof maintenance, and exterior storage
• Case 125-25: Taigo Alencar and Storm Alencar at 917 Pinellas St for short-term rental violation
• Item 5.1: Consider partial release of lien for 1234 Eldridge St. (Ryan Gallagher)
• Item 6.1-6.5: Nuisance abatement liens for lot clearing and inoperative vehicles at multiple addresses

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will meet to discuss amendments to the Community Development Code. These changes aim to align city processes with state statutory changes from Senate Bill 784 and Senate Bill 1080.

• ID#25-1129 TA2025-09002: Ordinance 9856-25 to update the city's platting process per Senate Bill 784
• ID#25-1130 TA2025-09003: Ordinance 9857-25 to update development review processes and timeframes per Senate Bill 1080

Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board

The Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board will recommend that City Council opt out of providing the 80%-120% AMI Missing Middle Property Tax Exemption for calendar year 2026, as allowed under the Live Local Act. The board will also recommend approval of the city's FY 2024-2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

• Recommend approval of resolution 25-14 to opt out of the 80%-120% AMI Missing Middle Property Tax Exemption for 2026
• Recommend City Council approval of the FY 2024-2025 CAPER
• Approve October 14, 2025, meeting minutes
• Public comment on items not on the agenda

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will convene to approve the October 28, 2025, meeting minutes and consider the 2025 Local Housing Incentive Strategies Update. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM at the City of Clearwater Main Library.

• Approval of October 28, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of 2025 Local Housing Incentive Strategies Update

Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss several high-value infrastructure contracts and public safety equipment purchases. The body is also reviewing amendments to the Community Development Code and a second reading of an ordinance to adjust minimum monthly wastewater rates.

• Award of $3,000,000 annual contract to Gator Grading and Paving LLC for the 2025 Street Resurfacing Project
• Award of $1,979,529.21 contract to Bandes Construction Company, Inc. for North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Center repairs
• Proposed $230,000 annual purchase order to Benchmark VA LLC for gas leak surveys and meter maintenance
• Adoption of Ordinance 9854-25 to adjust minimum monthly wastewater collection rates for meters under one inch
• Approval of $96,760.80 agreement with Axon, Incorporated for drone packages, robots, and pole cameras

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving a grant for Downtown Commercial Grant to 45 Sports Bar and Lounge, LLC, and review the October Director's report.

• Approve Downtown Commercial Grant to 45 Sports Bar and Lounge, LLC, not to exceed $122,438.25
• Review CRA October Director’s Report
• Approve minutes of the September 15, 2025 CRA meeting

Pension Advisory Committee

The Pension Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous session and consider recommendations for new hires and employee pension vesting requests.

• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2025 meeting
• Recommendation to approve new hires for the Pension Plan
• Recommendation to approve pension vesting for Police and Fire employees
• Recommendation to approve regular pension requests for multiple departments
• Director's Report

Building/Flood Board of Adjustment and Appeals

The Building/Flood Board of Adjustment and Appeals will hold a special meeting to consider a variance request to install ticket kiosks below the design flood elevation at the City of Clearwater Marina facility. The board will also vote on minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting and hear public comment.

• Variance for permit BCP2024-030117 to install kiosks for ticket sales below design flood elevation at City of Clearwater Marina facility

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to review a presentation on a vulnerability assessment. They will also approve minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting and hear public comments on items not on the agenda. A director's report is scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2025 meeting (ID#25-11332.1)
• Review presentation on vulnerability assessment (ID#25-11244.1)

City Council

The Clearwater City Council will hold public hearings on adjusting minimum monthly wastewater rates (first reading) and creating a Community Resiliency and Leisure Services Advisory Board. The council will also consider second-reading annexations of properties at 2714 Woodring Drive and 2743 Morningside Drive with associated land use and zoning changes. Consent agenda items include extending Clearwater Golf Club's lease by 10 years at increased rent, accepting a $949,500 federal solar grant, and approving a $1.3 million police vehicle upfitting contract.

• Public hearing on adjusting minimum monthly wastewater collection rates (Ordinance 9854-25, first reading)
• Public hearing to establish Division 3 – Community Resiliency and Leisure Services Advisory Board (Ordinance 9855-25, first reading)
• Second reading annexations of 2714 Woodring Drive and 2743 Morningside Drive with land use and zoning changes
• Consent: Ten-year lease extension for Clearwater Golf Club with rent increase from 3% to 4%
• Consent: $949,500 federal solar grant and $1,093,514 construction contract for solar panels at Countryside Library and North Greenwood Recreation Center

Library Board

The Clearwater Library Board will consider a proposal to merge advisory boards, presented by City Clerk Rosemarie Call. The board will also approve its 2026 meeting schedule. Other agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and a director's report.

• Discussion of merging advisory boards (ID#25-11084.1)
• Approval of 2026 Library Board schedule (ID#25-11104.2)
• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2025 meeting (ID#25-11092.1)
• Citizens to be heard on non-agenda items
• Director's report and board member comments

Council Work Session

The Clearwater City Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on a first reading to adjust minimum monthly sewer rates, along with second readings to annex and rezone two properties on Woodring Drive and Morningside Drive. The consent agenda includes extending the Clearwater Golf Club lease by ten years, approving $314,700 for Hurricane Helene repairs at Barefoot Beach House, and increasing funding for afterschool programs at North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex by $334,668. Additional items cover police vehicle purchases, roof replacement at the main police department, and a $1.09 million solar panel installation at Countryside Library and North Greenwood Recreation Center.

• Adjust minimum monthly wastewater (sewer) rates and pass Ordinance 9854-25 on first reading
• Annex and rezone 2714 Woodring Drive and 2743 Morningside Drive (second reading of Ordinances 9842-25 through 9847-25)
• Increase funding for afterschool programs at North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex by $334,668 (to $904,391 total)
• Authorize $1,093,514.20 for rooftop solar panels at Countryside Library and North Greenwood Recreation Center
• Authorize $1,300,000 for police vehicle upfitting services (one-year with three renewal options)

Downtown Development Board

The Downtown Development Board will consider approving a $50,000 partnership with St. Petersburg College for a series of Friday Night Markets on Cleveland Street, a $21,005 high-impact grant for the World’s Largest Rubber Duck Exhibit at Coachman Park, and a $12,900 grant for the Jingle Bell Family Fun Fest. The board will also vote on minutes from September meetings and a July–September 2025 financial statement.

• Approve revised dates and $50,000 not-to-exceed amount for Friday Night Markets on 400-500 block of Cleveland Street
• Approve $21,005 High Impact Funding for World’s Largest Rubber Duck Exhibit at Coachman Park, Jan 10-26, 2026
• Approve $12,900 High Impact Request for Jingle Bell Family Fun Fest at Coachman Park on Dec 20, 2025
• Approve July–September 2025 Financial Statement for filing
• Approve minutes from September 3 and September 17, 2025 board meetings

Pension Trustees

The Pension Trustees are deciding on several investment-related actions, including terminating mid-cap growth equity manager Artisan Partners and approving a new investment agreement with Northern Trust Investments. The board will also consider updates to the pension fund's investment policy and approve new hires and pension vesting requests for individual employees.

• Terminate mid-cap growth equity manager Artisan Partners (ID#25-1081)
• Approve investment management agreement with Northern Trust Investments for a separately managed mid-cap growth equity index account (ID#25-1082)
• Approve changes to the Employees’ Pension Fund Investment Policy, including benchmark index and fixed income allocation (ID#25-1083)
• Approve new hires for acceptance into the pension plan (ID#25-0815)
• Approve pension vesting for Michael Morea and regular pensions for Steven Baginski, Jevon Graham, and Sandra Lear

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will convene to approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss new business items including homelessness, park updates, and the future of the board.

• Approval of July 22, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of homelessness in Clearwater
• Review of miscellaneous park updates
• Discussion of the future of the Board
• Director's Report

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hold a third discussion on housing incentive programs, led by a consultant. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Third discussion of Housing Incentive Programs by Wade Trim consultant Amanda Warner
• Approval of October 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Sister Cities Advisory Board

The Sister Cities Advisory Board will consider approving minutes from June 2025 and hear presentations on an official delegation trip to Nagano, Japan, and on visiting high school students from Nagano. The board will also receive a report from the Sister Cities Inc. President.

• Approval of June 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on City of Clearwater Official Delegation Trip to Nagano, Japan
• Presentation on Visiting High School Students from Nagano, Japan
• Director's Report / Clearwater Sister Cities Inc. President Report

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will consider a series of new business items, primarily issuing compliance orders and fines for code violations such as short‑term rentals, door and window openings, fences, and permits. It will also accept affidavits of compliance and non‑compliance for several cases, review updates to its rules and regulations, and approve nuisance‑abatement lien filings. Withdrawn items will not be acted upon.

• Issue order and fine for short‑term rental violation at 634 Belleview Blvd (Case 120-25)
• Issue order and fine for short‑term rental violation at 305 S Lincoln Ave (Case 121-25)
• Issue order and fine for permit violation at 1022 Iroquois St (Case 127-25)
• Accept affidavit of compliance for roof maintenance at 826 Mandalay Ave (Case 114-24)
• Accept nuisance‑abatement lien for lot clearing at 205 S San Remo Ave (Case 160-25)

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will meet to approve a consent agenda of five flexible development projects and discuss proposed changes to meeting procedures.

• Approval of minutes from September 16, 2025
• Flexible Development approval for 64 attached dwellings at 1591 Gulf Boulevard
• Flexible Development approval for a bar at 696 S. Gulfview Boulevard
• Flexible Development approval for five attached dwellings at 39 Turner Street
• Discussion on revisions to board rules of procedure

City Council

The City Council will review several purchase orders for city equipment, utilities, and infrastructure repairs. The meeting includes public hearings on property annexations and the donation of real property for affordable housing.

• Award $3,971,526.35 to Keystone Excavators, Inc. for MAR02 LS 9 and 10 Force Main Improvements
• Accept $3,366,540.00 from Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Water Quality Improvement
• Award $1,522,824.00 annual contract to Keystone Excavators, Inc. for 2025 Stormwater Repairs
• Authorize up to $2,000,000.00 for polyethylene and steel pipe/fittings
• Donate real property at 1164 La Salle St to C.I.M.H.Z Management LLC for affordable housing

Brownfields Advisory Board

The Brownfields Advisory Board will meet to approve the April 2024 minutes and elect new officers. The agenda includes reports on awarded environmental grants and pending grant applications.

• Approval of April 29, 2024 minutes
• Election of Board officers
• Report on awarded environmental grants
• Report on pending environmental grant applications
• Brownfield Project Manager's report

Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board

The Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board will vote on recommending City Council approve a deferred loan of up to $1,391,938 for developing affordable multifamily housing at 1718 North Betty Lane. The board also plans to approve minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting and hear public comments on items not on the agenda.

• Recommend funding approval for a deferred loan not to exceed $1,391,938 for affordable multifamily housing at 1718 North Betty Lane
• Approve September 9, 2025 NAHAB meeting minutes
• Citizens to be heard regarding items not on the agenda

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will convene to approve the September 9, 2025, meeting minutes and hold a second discussion on housing incentive programs.

• Approval of September 9, 2025, meeting minutes
• Second discussion of Housing Incentive Programs

Public Art and Design Board

The Public Art and Design Board will discuss and vote on a Mosaic Sculpture at Marina Walk and proposals for suspended art at City Hall. The agenda also includes design votes for murals at the East Pollution Control Facility and North Greenwood's Art Oasis.

• Vote on Mosaic Sculpture at Marina Walk
• Vote on City Hall Suspended Sculpture Proposals
• Vote on East Pollution Control Facility Mural design
• Discuss World's Largest Rubber Duck coming to Clearwater
• Discuss AI technology for scoring artist applications

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding a $5.5 million contract for water reclamation facility repairs, approve a $3.5 million purchase order for computer equipment, and adopt second readings for budget amendments and an ordinance regarding the Airpark Advisory Board.

• Award $5,469,339.00 construction contract for NE Water Reclamation Facility Sand Filters Rehabilitation
• Authorize $3,500,000.00 purchase order for computer parts and network equipment
• Adopt Ordinance 9825-25 amending the Airpark Advisory Board and Airport chapters
• Adopt Ordinance 9851-25 amending the fiscal year 2024/25 operating budget
• Adopt Ordinance 9852-25 amending the fiscal year 2024/25 capital improvement budget

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will hear 10 new business cases, including a repeat violation for short-term rental at 234 Palm Is SW that could result in daily fines. Several cases have been withdrawn or continued. The board will also accept affidavits of compliance for seven properties, accept one affidavit of non-compliance, and vote on eight nuisance abatement liens for lot clearing and inoperative vehicles.

• Case 96-25: Repeat violation for short-term rental at 234 Palm Is SW (Bom Holdings LLC) — potential daily fine
• Case 89-25: Door & Window Openings violation at 531 Cleveland St. (CW Ddowtown Properties LLC)
• Case 90-25: Fences and Walls/Exterior Surfaces violation at 416 Laura St. (La Vista Group LLC)
• Case 133-25 through 140-25: Eight nuisance abatement liens for lot clearing and inoperative vehicles
• Case 94-25 and 97-25 and 98-25 were withdrawn; Case 95-25 continued to November 19, 2025

City Council

The Clearwater City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes several contracts and purchases, such as a $1.62 million insurance policy and a $31 million amendment to city medical insurance. Council members will also hear public hearings on budget amendments and ordinance changes. The council will vote on a series of annexation ordinances (9828‑25 through 9833‑25) that would add properties at 1408 Seabreeze Avenue and 1115 Ridge Avenue to the city limits and rezone them for residential use.

• Approve purchase of excess liability, workers compensation and specialty insurance policies up to $1,620,000 (ID#25-0910)
• Approve amendment with Cigna Healthcare and purchase order to Evernorth for city medical insurance totaling $31 million (ID#25-0718)
• Award $967,670.63 contract to Concrete Protection and Restoration, LLC for renovations at BayCare Ballpark (ID#25-0836)
• Approve $5,500,000 solid waste disposal contract with Pinellas County Solid Waste (ID#25-0830)
• Adopt annexation ordinances (9828‑25, 9829‑25, 9830‑25, 9831‑25, 9832‑25, 9833‑25) to incorporate 1408 Seabreeze Ave and 1115 Ridge Ave into city limits and rezone them residential

City Council

The Clearwater City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings and vote on three ordinances on second reading. These ordinances would set the millage rate at 5.8850 mills (a 4.34% increase over the rolled-back rate), adopt the operating budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, and adopt the six-year capital improvement program budget. The votes are final steps to approve the city's tax levy and spending plans for the coming year.

• Adopt Ordinance 9848-25 setting the millage rate at 5.8850 mills, a 4.34% increase from the rolled-back rate of 5.6402 mills
• Adopt Ordinance 9849-25 approving the operating budget for FY2025-2026 and authorizing the City Manager to transfer funds among departments
• Adopt Ordinance 9850-25 approving the capital improvement program budget for FY2025-2026 and the six-year capital plan

Downtown Development Board

The Downtown Development Board is holding a special budget hearing to set a final millage rate of 0.9700 mills and adopt the annual operating budget for fiscal year 2025/26, along with related resolutions. The board will also approve minutes from the August 4 meeting.

• Set final millage rate of 0.9700 mills for FY 2025/26 within DDB boundaries via Resolution 25-02
• Adopt Downtown Development Board annual operating budget for FY 2025/26 via Resolution 25-03
• Approve minutes from August 4, 2025 meeting

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will vote on consent agenda items including a flexible development approval for converting a property at 524 Mandalay Avenue into a restaurant, with a requested reduction in off-street parking based on a demand study. The board will also discuss adding a prayer to the opening of meetings. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a public comment period.

• Flexible development approval (FLD2025-06014) for conversion to restaurant at 524 Mandalay Avenue, Tourist District, seeking reduced off-street parking from five spaces based on a parking demand study.
• Discussion on whether to add a prayer to the start of board meetings (Director's Report item 5.1).
• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2025 meeting.
• Citizens may speak on items not on the agenda during the public comment period.

Council Work Session

The Clearwater City Council will consider adopting ordinances on second reading that would increase domestic water, lawn water, wastewater, and reclaimed water rates by 8% annually from October 1, 2025 through October 1, 2029. The council will also vote on annexing three properties into city limits and setting their land use and zoning. Several large expenditure items are on consent, including a $31 million health insurance renewal and a $5.5 million solid waste disposal contract.

• 8% annual utility rate increase (water, sewer, reclaimed) for 4 years
• $31 million health insurance renewal with Cigna for city employees
• $5.5 million solid waste disposal contract with Pinellas County
• Annexation of 1408 Seabreeze Ave, 1115 Ridge Ave, 3133 Downing St
• $967,670 construction contract for BayCare Ballpark renovations

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving a three-year interlocal agreement for police services, a $15,000 e-bike program, and budget amendments for the Downtown and North Greenwood redevelopment areas.

• Approve three-year interlocal agreement for Community Policing services
• Approve funding not to exceed $15,000 for Downtown CRA Officers E-Bike Program
• Approve Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Downtown CRA Budget
• Approve Third Quarter budget amendments for Downtown CRA
• Approve Fiscal Year 2025-2026 North Greenwood CRA Budget

Pension Advisory Committee

The Pension Advisory Committee will first approve the minutes from its July 10, 2025 meeting. It will then recommend approval of new hires for inclusion in the pension plan. The committee will consider pension vesting for Michael Morea of the Police Department, regular pension requests for three employees, and an informal hearing for Maria Pita's disability pension request.

• Approve minutes of July 10, 2025 Pension Advisory Committee meeting (ID#25-08142.1)
• Recommend approval of new hires for acceptance into the Pension Plan (ID#25-08154.1)
• Recommend approval of pension vesting request for Michael Morea, Police Department (ID#25-08164.2)
• Recommend approval of regular pension requests for Steven Baginski (Police), Jevon Graham (Fire), and Sandra Lear (IT) (ID#25-08174.3)
• Informal hearing for Maria Pita's job‑connected disability pension request (ID#25-08294.4)

Marine Advisory Board

The Marine Advisory Board will hear updates on the Beach Marina Reconstruction Project, Harbor Marina Repairs, and the Seminole Street Boat Launch Repairs. They will also receive an update from the Beach Marina Commercial Tenant Outreach Group. The board is also set to approve the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting.

• Beach Marina Commercial Tenant Outreach Group update (ID#25-08434.1)
• Beach Marina Reconstruction Project update (ID#25-08444.2)
• Harbor Marina Repairs update (ID#25-08454.3)
• Seminole Street Boat Launch Repairs update (ID#25-08464.4)
• Approval of June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (ID#25-08422.1)

Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board

The Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board will discuss the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program Annual Report and Local Housing Incentive Certification for the closeout year 2022-2023 and interim year 2023-2024. They will also approve minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting and receive a subrecipients performance report.

• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Subrecipients Performance Report discussion
• Discussion of SHIP Program Annual Report and Local Housing Incentive Certification for closeout year 2022-2023 and interim year 2023-2024

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting of 2025. Wade Trim will lead a discussion on the committee’s purpose and upcoming work. The meeting also includes a period for citizens to voice concerns on items not on the agenda.

• Wade Trim to lead the inaugural discussion of the 2025 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (ID#25-08712.1)
• Public comment period for citizens on items not on the agenda

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on multiple items including a proposed 8% annual increase to water, wastewater, and reclaimed water rates for five years starting October 2025. Other major actions include a $19.3 million contract for a downtown parking garage, annexation of three properties, and acceptance of two $7.8 million county grants for the Clearwater Beach Marina and Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex renovations.

• 8% annual increase for domestic water, lawn water, wastewater collection, and reclaimed water rates (Ordinance 9841-25, first reading)
• Award $19,328,118.96 contract to Creative Contractors Inc. for downtown parking garage construction (ITB 22-0011-EN)
• Approve $7,850,000 Capital Project Funding Agreement from Pinellas County for Clearwater Beach Marina construction
• Approve $7,750,000 Capital Project Funding Agreement for Eddie C. Moore Softball Complex Fields 1–4 renovations
• Authorize $175,000 increase to red-light camera contract with Verra Mobility Systems, total $943,600

North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee

The North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee will first approve the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then discuss a recommendation to install murals through the Art Oasis Mural Festival and review third‑quarter budget amendments for the 2024‑2025 CRA budget. Finally, the committee will consider recommending approval of the FY 2025‑2026 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Agency budget.

• Recommend the Art Oasis Mural Festival to install murals on highly visible buildings in the North Greenwood CRA (ID#25-08754.1)
• Review the Third Quarter Budget Amendments to the FY 2024‑2025 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Agency Budget (ID#25-08804.2)
• Recommend approval of the FY 2025‑2026 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Agency Budget (ID#25-08814.3)
• Approve the minutes from the June 4, 2025 North Greenwood Advisory Committee meeting (ID#25-08492.1)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings and vote on the final millage rate, the annual operating budget, the capital improvement budget, and the Penny for Pinellas project list. These items are part of the FY 2025/26 budget adoption process.

• Set final millage rate at 5.8850 mills for FY 2025/26 (Ordinance 9848-25)
• Approve the 2025/26 Annual Operating Budget (Ordinance 9849-25)
• Approve the 2025/26 Capital Improvement Budget and six-year CIP plan (Ordinance 9850-25)
• Approve the Penny for Pinellas project list for FY 2025/26 through 2029/30

Downtown Development Board

This special budget hearing will set the final millage rate of 0.9700 mills for the Downtown Development Board's fiscal year 2025-2026 and adopt the corresponding annual operating budget. The board will also approve a new Outdoor Café Grant Program that provides up to $8,000 per business for outdoor furniture and umbrellas, with a total program cap of $50,000.

• Set final millage rate of 0.9700 mills for FY 2025-26 via Resolution 25-02
• Adopt Downtown Development Board Annual Operating Budget for FY 2025-26 via Resolution 25-03
• Approve Outdoor Café Grant Program: up to $8,000 per business, total not to exceed $50,000

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will approve the minutes from the July 23 meeting and hear public comments. It will consider new business items, issuing compliance orders and fines for numerous code violations including roof maintenance, exterior surfaces, short‑term rentals, sign maintenance, and an illicit discharge. The board will also accept affidavits of compliance, review rule changes, and approve several nuisance abatement liens.

• Case 88-25: J.S. Perry & Co – violation for illicit discharge at 839 Bay Esplanade; order fine and administrative costs.
• Case 71-25: Ann S Collins Est – violation for roof maintenance, door & window openings, and exterior surfaces at 1877 Springtime Ave.
• Case 74-25: Trung Phan – violation for short‑term rental and residential rental business tax receipt at 1408 Rogers St.
• Affidavit of Compliance for Joseph Peter Sikoriski, 826 Mandalay Ave – exterior surfaces.
• Nuisance Abatement Lien for JJJ Family LLLP, 2171 Beecher Rd – lot clearing.

City Council

The Clearwater City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes multiple contracts and approvals, such as a $4.5 million HVAC equipment procurement and a $258,226.72 playground equipment purchase for Marymont Park. The council will also hold public hearings to appoint members to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, adopt a beach‑vehicle permit ordinance, and consider annexation and land‑use changes for 2201 Main Street in Dunedin. Additional items include a utility easement vacation at 1086 Eldorado Avenue and various service agreements.

• Approve a purchase order for HVAC equipment, repair parts, and services up to $4,500,000 (ID#25-0719)
• Approve purchase and installation of playground equipment at Marymont Park for $258,226.72 (ID#25-0673)
• Approve annexation of 2201 Main Street, Dunedin, Florida (ANX2025-05006)
• Adopt ordinance limiting certain vehicle use on public beaches by permit (ID#25-0772)
• Approve vacation of a 5‑foot utility easement at 1086 Eldorado Ave (ID#25-9821-25)

Civil Citation Appeal Hearings

The Civil Citation Appeal Hearings board will hear two cases: a new appeal for a prohibitive mooring violation by Benny Carpenter, and a request to amend a prior order to delete vessel removal costs for Brian McIntyre. The board will also approve minutes from the December 2024 meeting.

• Case CW25-143886: Appeal of code violation for prohibitive mooring by Benny Carpenter
• Case CW24-143876: Amendment of November 13, 2024 order to delete vessel removal costs for Brian McIntyre
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2024 Civil Citation Appeal Hearings

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will consider several flexible development applications for projects including a school, residential units, and commercial docks. The board will also discuss appointing a member to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.

• Flexible development for a school, retail, and offices at 861 N. Hercules Avenue
• Flexible development for a detached dwelling at 730 Eldorado Avenue
• Flexible development for a ten-unit attached dwelling at 2236 Atmi Junior Greene Drive
• Addition of five overnight accommodation units at 521 S. Gulfview Boulevard
• Commercial dock requests for properties at 685, 689, 693, and 699 Bay Esplanade

Council Work Session

The Clearwater City Council will consider approving a five-year external audit contract with Cherry Bekaert, LLP, and an annexation ordinance for 2201 Main Street in Dunedin. The session also includes approvals for affordable housing, police grants, and various capital projects.

• Approve audit contract with Cherry Bekaert, LLP, not-to-exceed $825,000
• Annexation of 2201 Main Street, Dunedin, FL
• Approve playground equipment at Marymont Park, $258,226.72
• Approve HVAC equipment replacements, not-to-exceed $4,500,000
• Approve elevator repairs for Hurricane Helene damage, $883,468.93

Pension Trustees

The Clearwater Pension Trustees will meet on August 18, 2025, to decide on several pension-related items, including a not-to-exceed $443,800 administrative budget for fiscal year 2026, a legal services agreement for disability claims, and approval of disability pension requests for two employees. The board will also consider new hires into the pension plan, vesting requests, and regular pension applications.

• Legal services agreement relating to pension disability claims
• Approve pension plan administrative expenditures for FY2026 not-to-exceed $443,800
• Approve Alan Ryan's request for job-connected disability pension
• Approve Martin Vilimek's request for job-connected disability pension
• Approve new hires for acceptance into the Pension Plan

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving a Business Spotlight Program for 2025 to promote businesses in downtown and North Greenwood areas. Additionally, the board will vote on a three-year interlocal agreement with the Downtown Development Board regarding tax increment fee refunds and administrative services. A Director's Report will also be presented.

• ID#25-0742: Approve the CRA Business Spotlight Program 2025 for exposure to businesses in Downtown Clearwater and North Greenwood
• ID#25-0745: Approve a three-year Interlocal Agreement with the Clearwater Downtown Development Board for refund of CRA Tax Increment fees and provision of personnel, administration, and management services
• ID#25-0741: Present August Business Spotlight: Consumer Energy Solutions
• ID#25-0751: CRA August Director’s Report

City Council

The City Council will review several high-value procurement contracts and infrastructure agreements. The body is also holding public hearings regarding the 2025-2030 Consolidated Plan and multiple property annexations on Sunset Point Road and Seabreeze Avenue.

• Purchase of vehicles and equipment not to exceed $12,713,580.00
• Stormwater conveyance pipe and structure services contract up to $1,000,000.00
• Fencing products and services for city projects up to $1,000,000.00
• Sidewalk grinding and maintenance contract for $850,000.00
• Annexation and Institutional (I) zoning for properties at 2885 and 2860 Sunset Point Road

Library Board

The Library Board will discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025/26 and review board duties. They will also approve minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Discuss Library Proposed Budget 25/26 (ID#25-07014.1)
• Review Board Duties (ID#25-07024.2)
• Approve minutes of May 1, 2025 meeting (ID#25-07002.1)

Council Work Session

The Clearwater City Council will hold a work session to hear verbal reports from the City Manager and City Attorney. The City Manager will present a review of the proposed budget identified as ID#25-0728. No decisions are indicated; the session appears to be informational.

• City Manager verbal report: review of proposed budget (ID#25-0728)
• City Attorney verbal report

Council Work Session

The Council Work Session will address several high-value procurement contracts and infrastructure projects. The body is also considering the annexation and zoning of multiple properties on Sunset Point Road, Seabreeze Avenue, and Ridge Avenue.

• Purchase of heavy and light duty vehicles and equipment not to exceed $12,713,580.00
• Stormwater conveyance pipe and structure cleaning contract with Atlantic Pipe Services up to $1,000,000.00
• Fencing products and services for various city projects up to $1,000,000.00
• Annexation and zoning of 2885 and 2860 Sunset Point Road as Institutional (I)
• Annexation and zoning of 1408 Seabreeze Avenue and 1115 Ridge Avenue as Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR)

Downtown Development Board

The Downtown Development Board will consider several approvals, including financial statements, budget amendments, and a three‑year interlocal agreement. The most notable item is a grant of up to $29,200 to Florida Best Promotion Inc. for a Halloween salsa event on November 1, 2025. The board will also vote on a recurring market program budget not to exceed $15,000.

• Approve May and June 2025 financial statement (ID#25-0687)
• Adopt third‑quarter budget amendment for FY 2024‑2025 and Resolution 25‑01 (ID#25-0695)
• Approve FY 2025/2026 budget for the board (ID#25-0696)
• Approve three‑year Interlocal Agreement with Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency (ID#25-0693)
• Approve $29,200 High Impact Grant for Halloween salsa event (ID#25-0707)

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will determine if specific properties are in violation of city codes and issue compliance deadlines and fines. The board will also review affidavits of compliance and non-compliance and consider several nuisance abatement lien filings.

• Short-term rental violations at 512 S Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. and 1122 Brownell St.
• Abandoned building violation at 1419 S Belcher Rd.
• Nuisance abatement liens for lot clearing at 1261 Pierce St., 3431 Deerfield Ln., and 2523 Fawn Ct.
• Sign maintenance and signage violations at 607 N Myrtle Ave. and 901 Cleveland St.
• Public health and safety nuisance (pool) violations at 430 Lotus Path and 809 Glen Oak Ave E.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to receive status updates on city facilities and projects. The agenda includes a follow-up report on a community meeting regarding Marymont Park.

• Follow-up report on Marymont Park community meeting from June 17, 2025
• Status update on Shuffleboard and Lawn Bowling facilities
• Status update on Pier 60 repairs
• Capital Improvement Project Report

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and hear a report from Public Works staff. The primary focus of the new business is flooding in North Clearwater Beach.

• Presentation from Public Works staff on flooding in North Clearwater Beach

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will vote on a consent agenda including a request for flexible parking reduction for a restaurant at 2010 Drew Street, plus two annexation-related land use and zoning changes from Pinellas County to City of Clearwater designations. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comments on non-agenda items.

• Flexible development approval to reduce off-street parking for a restaurant at 2010 Drew Street (FLD2025-05008)
• Future Land Use Map amendment from Retail & Services (R&S) to Institutional (I) upon annexation (LUP2025-05001)
• Zoning Atlas amendment from General Business (GB) to Institutional (I) upon annexation (REZ2025-05001)
• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Citizens to be heard on items not on the agenda

Pension Advisory Committee

The Pension Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its May 8, 2025 meeting. It will consider recommendations to add new hires to the pension plan, to vest pension benefits for two employees, and to grant regular pensions for five employees from various departments. An informal hearing will be held for Maria Pita's job‑connected disability pension request.

• Approve minutes of the May 8, 2025 Pension Advisory Committee meeting (ID#25-05442.1)
• Recommend approval of new hires for acceptance into the Pension Plan (ID#25-05454.1)
• Recommend approval of vesting requests for Carlos Andres Cardenas (Planning & Development) and Gail Shaloy (Finance) (ID#25-05464.2)
• Recommend approval of regular pension requests for five employees from Public Utilities, Finance, General Services, and Police departments (ID#25-05474.3)
• Informal hearing for Maria Pita's job‑connected disability pension request (ID#25-05484.4)

City Council

The City Council will consider a tentative millage rate of 5.8850 mills and discuss several land annexations. The body is also reviewing multiple contracts for infrastructure, storm recovery, and affordable housing.

• Tentative millage rate of 5.8850 mills for fiscal year 2025/26
• Proposed $610,000 contribution for 82-unit affordable housing at 1219 Fort Harrison
• $1,291,598 work order for North Beach Stormwater Pump Stations design
• Annexation and zoning requests for 1408 Seabreeze Street, 1115 Ridge Avenue, and 2885/2860 Sunset Point Road
• Equipment lease for computers with Hewlett-Packard Enterprise not to exceed $2,801,725.46

Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board

The Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board will consider recommending the adoption of the City of Clearwater’s 5-Year Consolidated Plan and FY2025/2026 Annual Action Plan. This plan outlines goals and objectives for HUD funding and agreements.

• Recommendation for the 5-Year Consolidated Plan and FY2025/2026 Annual Action Plan
• Approval of May 13, 2025, meeting minutes

Downtown Development Board

The Downtown Development Board will consider adopting a 0.9700 aggregate millage rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and setting public hearing dates for the proposed budget. The board will also vote on two grant requests: $22,200 for a car show and $15,000 for a ukulele festival. Approval of prior meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Adopt aggregate millage rate of 0.9700 for FY 2025-2026; set public hearings Sept. 3 and Sept. 17, 2025, at 5:15 p.m.
• Approve High Impact Grant of up to $22,200 to Judge’s Car and Truck Shows for 'Wheels on the Water' car show in Downtown Clearwater
• Approve Community Grant of up to $15,000 to Tampa Bay Ukulele Society for a one-day Ukulele Festival in Downtown Clearwater

Sister Cities Advisory Board

The Sister Cities Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to vote on appointing a chair and vice-chair for 2025. They will also discuss an update on the Ixmiquilpan, Mexico sister city, and a delegation trip to Nagano, Japan with updated dates. Student exchange trips are also on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from July 25, 2024 meeting
• Update on Ixmiquilpan, Mexico Sister City
• Discuss Nagano, Japan delegation trip (updated dates & information)
• Discuss student exchange trips
• Vote to appoint chair and vice-chair for 2025

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will hear new business cases for property code violations at addresses including 912 Plaza St., 1109 Charles St., and 39 Turner St. The board will also accept affidavits of compliance and non-compliance, consider requests to reduce fines for past violations, and approve nuisance abatement liens for lot clearing and inoperative vehicles at several properties.

• Case 34-25: 912 Plaza St. – Hauling Trailer violation
• Case 35-25: 1109 Charles St. – Public Health/Safety Nuisance (Pool)
• Case 38-25: 39 Turner St. – Exterior Surfaces violation
• Fine reduction requests for properties at 1936 N Betty Ln. (Permits) and 1400 Cleveland St. (Exterior Surfaces & Shopping Carts)
• Nuisance abatement liens for lot clearing at 835 Bruce Ave., 412 Princess St., and 1184 S Duncan Ave.

City Council

The City Council will vote on several high-value contracts for waste management, stormwater infrastructure, and property sales. The body is also reviewing mid-year amendments to the 2024/25 operating and capital improvement budgets.

• Purchase of ten refuse trucks not-to-exceed $4,194,187.92
• Sale of vacant real property at 7240 US Hwy 19 N Pasco County for $725,000.00
• Stormwater conveyance pipe and structure services contract with Flotech Environmental LLC up to $2,000,000.00
• Acceptance of $435,772 grant for Missouri Avenue median beautification
• Approval of final plat for Forrest Villas at Kings Highway and Freedom Drive

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will review a flexible development request for a mixed-use project and a transfer of development rights. The board will also discuss proposed amendments to its rules of procedure.

• 405 Coronado Drive: Proposed 135 overnight units, 20,000 sq ft retail, 6,825 sq ft restaurant, and 160,795 sq ft parking garage
• Transfer of development rights for 3 attached dwelling units from 887 S. Gulfview Boulevard to 521 S. Gulfview Boulevard
• Proposed amendments to CDB Rules and Procedures

Marine Advisory Board

The Marine Advisory Board will discuss the 2025 Clearwater Marina Slips Rent Study, which could impact slip fees. Updates will be provided on Beach Marina reconstruction and commercial tenant outreach, Harbor Marina repairs, and waterway marker replacement after storms. The board will also approve March meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• Discuss the 2025 Clearwater Marina Slips Rent Study
• Beach Marina Commercial Tenant Outreach Group Update
• Beach Marina Reconstruction Project Update
• Harbor Marina Repairs Update
• Waterway Marker Replacement Post Storm Update

City Council

The Clearwater City Council will consider annexing the property at 1609 Levern Street into the city limits and adopt three ordinances that set its boundary, land‑use designation, and zoning classification. The council will also amend the FY 2024/25 operating and capital budgets and vote on several consent‑agenda contracts, including a $2,000,000 sidewalk project and a $225,000 purchase order for pool chemicals. Public hearings will be held for the budget amendments and the annexation ordinances.

• Adopt Ordinance 9822-25 to annex 1609 Levern Street into city limits (second reading)
• Adopt Ordinance 9823-25 to designate the annexed land as Residential Urban (second reading)
• Adopt Ordinance 9824-25 to zone the annexed land as Low Medium Density Residential (second reading)
• Amend FY 2024/25 operating and capital budgets; pass Ordinances 9826-25 and 9827-25 (first reading)
• Approve a $2,000,000 contract with Central Florida Contractors, Inc. for the 2025 Sidewalk project (consent agenda)

North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee

The North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee will consider a partnership with St. Petersburg College to launch a pilot Management Consulting Services project in North Greenwood. The meeting will also review expanding the Business Spotlight Program to include North Greenwood. Earlier agenda items cover approval of prior minutes and opportunities for public comment.

• Discussion of St. Petersburg College and City of Clearwater partnership for pilot Management Consulting Services Project (ID#25-04764.1)
• Consideration of expanding the Business Spotlight Program to include North Greenwood (ID#25-04784.2)
• Approval of minutes from March 31 and April 7, 2025 (ID#25-04752.1)

Council Work Session

The Clearwater City Council will hold a work session to discuss and initiate action on several items, including mid-year adjustments to the fiscal year 2024/25 operating and capital improvement budgets via Ordinances 9826-25 and 9827-25. Other major items include a substantial amendment to the HOME-ARP allocation plan, annexation and rezoning of 1609 Levern Street, and direction on permanent repairs to Pier 60. Many items are listed as consent, meaning they may be approved in a single vote unless pulled for discussion.

• Mid-year budget amendment: Ordinances 9826-25 and 9827-25 on first reading to adjust FY2024/25 operating and capital budgets
• Annexation of 1609 Levern Street, Clearwater, into city limits and rezoning to Residential Urban (RU) and Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) (second reading of ordinances 9822-25, 9823-25, 9824-25)
• Authorize $313,575 for permanent repairs to Pier 60 bait house and temporary railing repairs (Bandès Construction)
• Approve Fire Station 47 Funding Agreement with Pinellas County for up to $1,192,028.65
• Award a construction contract up to $2,000,000 for the 2025 Sidewalk project (Central Florida Contractors)

Downtown Development Board

The Downtown Development Board will approve the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. It will schedule three special Community Redevelopment Agency meetings for July 7, September 3, and September 17, 2025. The board will consider three High Impact Grant requests: up to $30,000 for Intensity Academy’s two‑day Fall Y’All event at Coachman Park, up to $30,000 for The Market Culture’s monthly artisan market at Coachman Park, and up to $29,200 for Florida Best Promotion Inc.’s Salsa at the District Halloween Edition.

• Approve minutes of May 12, 2025 Downtown Development Board meeting (ID#25-04672.1)
• Schedule special CRA meetings: July 7, 2025 (1:00 p.m.), September 3, 2025 (5:15 p.m.), September 17, 2025 (5:15 p.m.) (ID#25-04623.1)
• Approve up to $30,000 grant for Intensity Academy’s Fall Y’All event, Oct 4‑5, 2025 at Coachman Park (ID#25-04683.3)
• Approve up to $30,000 grant for The Market Culture’s monthly artisan market, June 2025‑May 2026 at Coachman Park (ID#25-04693.4)
• Approve up to $29,200 grant for Florida Best Promotion Inc.’s Salsa at the District – Halloween Edition, Nov 1, 2025 (ID#25-04703.5)

Pension Trustees

The Clearwater Pension Trustees will consider several actions, including approving a contract with the State of Florida Division of Administrative Hearings. They will also vote on terminating the fixed‑income money manager Manning and Napier and on a participation agreement with Bank of New York Mellon for a specific investment fund. Additional items include accepting the January 1, 2025 annual actuarial valuation and setting the trustees’ expected rate of return for the pension plan.

• Approve contract with State of Florida Division of Administrative Hearings (ID#25-0336)
• Approve termination of fixed income money manager Manning and Napier (ID#25-0423)
• Approve Participation Agreement with Bank of New York Mellon for the BNYM Newton NSL U.S. Dynamic Large Cap Value Fund (ID#25-0424)
• Accept the January 1, 2025 Annual Actuarial Valuation for the Employees’ Pension Plan (ID#25-0449)
• Determine Trustees’ expected rate of return for pension plan investments per Florida Statutes 112.661(9) (ID#25-0425)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency will approve minutes from May 12, 2025, schedule three special CRA meetings in July and September 2025, and discuss downtown revitalization. A business spotlight will honor Clearwater Closet, and the director will report on general CRA activities.

• Approve minutes of the May 12, 2025 CRA meeting
• Schedule special CRA meetings on July 7, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., Sept. 3 at 5:15 p.m., and Sept. 17 at 5:15 p.m.
• Discussion on Downtown Revitalization
• June Business Spotlight - Clearwater Closet

Public Art and Design Board

The Public Art and Design Board will vote on the chosen artist and design for the Clearwater Marina Walk sculpture. The meeting also includes discussions on completing the Coachman Murals, a world’s largest rubber duck exhibit, the Grad Chalk Walk, a fire station mural collaboration with Clearwater High School, and the election of board officers.

• Select and vote on final artist and design for Clearwater Marina Walk sculpture (ID#25-04194.1)
• Discuss completion of Coachman Murals and social media recognition (ID#25-04294.2)
• World’s Largest Rubber Duck Exhibit discussion (ID#25-04484.3)
• Grad Chalk Walk discussion (ID#25-04534.4)
• Discuss fire station 47 mural collaboration with Clearwater High School (ID#25-04584.5)

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will review two flexible development applications for residential construction. The board is deciding on use and setback flexibility for projects in the Commercial and Tourist districts.

• Flexible Development approval for a detached dwelling at 848 Dempsey Street in the Commercial District
• Flexible Development approval for a two-unit Resort Attached Dwelling at 633 Mandalay Avenue in the Tourist and Old Florida Character Districts

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation and zoning of a property on Levern Street. The body is also reviewing several consent items including utility contracts and event funding.

• Annexation and zoning of 1609 Levern Street (ANX2025-03002)
• Co-sponsorship and fee waivers for eight special events estimated at $514,390
• Clearwater Harbor Marina North Basin Repair Project design contract for $145,904.00
• Vessel removal and towing services contract with Divecom Services, LLC for $100,000.00
• Reverse Osmosis Plant 2 Injection Well 1 Retrofit construction contract for $213,888.40

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to review three presentations. These include a feasibility study and a presentation regarding Stevenson Creek, as well as a presentation on the ORCA litter robot.

• Presentation on ORCA litter robot
• Stevenson Creek Feasibility study presentation
• Stevenson Creek Advocacy Group presentation

Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board

The board will consider approving staff-recommended CDBG funding allocations for Program Year 2025/26 and recommend City Council approve a Substantial Amendment to the FY2021/2022 Annual Action Plan that includes the HOME-ARP Allocation Plan. It also would authorize modifying existing agreements and requesting new applications for funding. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Approve staff-recommended CDBG funding allocations for Program Year 2025/26
• Recommend City Council approval of Substantial Amendment to FY2021/2022 Annual Action Plan (includes HOME-ARP Allocation Plan)
• Authorize modifications to existing agreements and request new applications for funding
• Approve the April 8, 2024 meeting minutes

Council Work Session

The council approved several financial and land use actions, including a $514,390 waiver for high‑impact events, a $150,000 cash contribution to the Community Event Co‑Sponsorship Program, and the sale of a 0.65‑acre Garden Avenue right‑of‑way to the Church of Scientology Flag Services. It also approved a work order for the Clearwater Harbor Marina North Basin Repair Project ($145,904), an amendment to the Boys and Girls Club name and address, and the annexation and zoning of 1609 Levern Street. Additional approvals covered contracts for utility billing upgrades ($173,812), vessel services ($100,000), and reverse osmosis plant upgrades ($213,888.40 plus $57,043.80). The council adopted Ordinance 9812‑25 to vacate the Garden Avenue right‑of‑way and took direction on rebranding the gas system.

• Approve co‑sponsorship waiver and $150,000 cash contribution for eight high‑impact events ($514,390 total cost)
• Declare surplus and approve sale of 0.65‑acre Garden Avenue right‑of‑way to Church of Scientology Flag Services
• Approve work order to Moffatt and Nichol for Clearwater Harbor Marina North Basin Repair Project – $145,904
• Approve annexation and zoning changes for 1609 Levern Street (Residential Low, Low Medium Density Residential) and related ordinances 9822‑25, 9823‑25, 9824‑25
• Authorize purchase order for Divecom Services vessel removal, towing, storage – $100,000 annual contract with two renewal options

Downtown Development Board

The Downtown Development Board will consider approving February and March financial statements and vote on a Community Event Grant of up to $15,000 for Clearwater Closet to run a six-month pilot pop-up event series. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the April 14 meeting and routine reports.

• Approve minutes of April 14, 2025 meeting
• Approve February financial statement for filing
• Approve March financial statement for filing
• Approve Community Event Grant up to $15,000 for Clearwater Closet's 6-month pilot pop-up series

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving a $101,297.60 Downtown Commercial Grant for Vital Life Fitness at 1280 Court St, authorizing negotiations with Tampa Bay Neighborhood Housing Services to acquire and rehab the CRA-owned mixed-use property at 1105 Carlton Street, and approving a $272,437 Guaranteed Maximum Price for demolition of former Fire Station 45. The meeting also includes a business spotlight and a downtown revitalization discussion.

• Approve $101,297.60 grant for Vital Life Fitness at 1280 Court St
• Authorize negotiations with Tampa Bay Neighborhood Housing Services for 1105 Carlton Street acquisition and rehab
• Approve $272,437 GMP to Biltmore Construction for demolition of former Fire Station 45
• Present May Business Spotlight to Clear Sky on Cleveland
• Downtown Revitalization discussion (item 4.5)

Pension Advisory Committee

The Pension Advisory Committee will consider several personnel actions, including an informal hearing for a job-connected disability pension request. They will also vote on recommending new hires for pension plan enrollment, vesting requests for three employees, and regular pension approvals for eight employees across multiple departments. Additionally, the committee will elect new officers for the upcoming term.

• Informal hearing for Jeremy Jenkins' request for a job-connected disability pension (ID#25-0342)
• Election of new officers (ID#25-0337)
• Recommend approval of new hires for pension plan acceptance (ID#25-0333)
• Vesting requests for Leviticus McKinnon, Shirlene Spata, and Miguel Tambucho (ID#25-0334)
• Regular pension requests for eight employees including from Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, Public Works (ID#25-0335)

Building/Flood Board of Adjustment and Appeals

The Building/Flood Board will vote on a variance to permit dry flood‑proofing of elevator lobbies, stairwells, trash rooms, storage areas, and pool mechanical rooms at ground level upland of the LiMWA line for projects BCP2024‑120362 and BCP2024‑120364. The board will also review proposed changes to its rules. Earlier agenda items include approval of March 4, 2025 minutes and public comment.

• Variance request for dry flood‑proofing ground‑level spaces for BCP2024‑120362 and BCP2024‑120364
• Proposed amendments to Building/Flood Board rules (ID#25‑03894.2)
• Approval of minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting (ID#25‑03902.1)

City Council

The Clearwater City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes several procurement and project approvals. Items include a $450,000 land purchase for the Parks and Recreation Department, a $133,253 construction‑manager‑at‑risk contract for Harbor Marina, and a $2.3 M purchase order for furniture for the new City Hall and renovation projects. The council will also adopt a grant amendment to widen a sidewalk at Edgewater Drive Park, approve a fuel‑card service increase, and schedule future special work sessions.

• Approve purchase of 1.2 acres at 2998 Lake Vista Drive for $450,000 plus up to $3,500 closing costs (ID#25-0209)
• Authorize $2,300,000 purchase orders to BOS Tampa for furniture for New City Hall and MSB Renovations (ID#25-0329)
• Approve CMAR contract with J. Kokolakis for Harbor Marina work at $133,253 (ID#25-0316)
• Approve FDOT construction agreement for sidewalk and ROW improvements at New City Hall (ID#25-0319)
• Increase fleet fuel‑card services purchase order by $325,000, total $1,059,800 (ID#25-0328)

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to approve previous minutes, hear public comments, and receive updates including a report on the Beach Library. The agenda is largely procedural with no voting items beyond minutes approval.

• Approval of minutes from February 6, 2025 Library Advisory Board meeting
• Citizens to be heard on non-agenda items
• Update on Beach Library (old business)
• Director's report
• Board members to be heard

Council Work Session

The agenda for this special work session consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific legislative items, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.

Council Work Session

The Clearwater City Council will discuss and potentially approve several consent items, including a $2.3 million furniture purchase for the New City Hall and MSB Renovations projects. Other notable items include the purchase of 1.2 acres at 2998 Lake Vista Drive for $453,500, a $133,253 contract for harbor marina chaining, and a sidewalk improvement agreement with FDOT for the New City Hall. The agenda also includes reappointing a member to the Marine Advisory Board and scheduling future meetings.

• Approve $2.3M furniture purchase for New City Hall and MSB Renovations from BOS Tampa
• Purchase 1.2 acres at 2998 Lake Vista Drive for $453,500 for Parks and Recreation
• Approve FDOT agreement for sidewalk and ROW improvements for New City Hall project
• Approve $133,253 contract with J. Kokolakis for Harbor Marina temporary chaining
• Authorize Parks to amend FRDAP grant to widen sidewalk at Edgewater Drive Park

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency will consider changes to the North Greenwood Residential and Commercial Grant Programs, approve the 2024 Annual Financial Statement, and discuss Downtown Revitalization and a potential executive session for active litigation. A business spotlight will be presented to a local restaurant. These actions affect redevelopment funding and financial oversight.

• Approve changes to the North Greenwood Residential Grant Program (ID#25-0324)
• Approve changes to the North Greenwood Commercial Grant Program (ID#25-0325)
• Approve the 2024 Annual Financial Statement (ID#25-0341)
• Discuss or schedule an Executive Session for active litigation (ID#25-0381)
• Downtown Revitalization discussion (ID#25-0340)

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will hear several code violation cases, including a short-term rental violation at 512 N. Washington Ave., and consider nuisance abatement liens for lot clearing on five properties. They will also accept affidavits of compliance for previously cited properties and consider a fine reduction request for demolition at 1126 Tangerine St.

• New business case 22-25: short-term rental violation at 512 N. Washington Ave.
• Nuisance abatement liens for lot clearing on 5 properties (e.g., 51 Verbena St., 2390 Willow Tree Trl.)
• Fine reduction request for demolition at 1126 Tangerine St. (case MHC-200)
• Accept affidavits of compliance for 5 cases including inoperative vehicle and roof maintenance
• Consider stipulation agreement for case 39-14 at 108 Kenwood Ave.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will approve minutes from January and hear updates on a Florida Department of Transportation award for the Missouri Ave right-of-way and a Pinellas County grant for Eddie C. Moore. The main discussion is a long-term sustainability plan for parks and recreation, along with a status update on shuffleboard and lawn bowling facilities.

• Approval of January 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• FDOT award for Missouri Ave right-of-way
• Pinellas County grant for Eddie C. Moore
• Long-term sustainability plan for parks and recreation
• Status update on shuffleboard and lawn bowling facilities

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance (9805-25) that would establish standards for artificial turf and require landscaped areas in front yards for residentially zoned properties. The consent agenda includes the sale of city-owned vacant land at 1454 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to Habitat for Humanity and a loan term amendment for SAH Holdings LP for land at 801 Chestnut St. Other items include approvals for equipment purchases and service contracts.

• Second reading of Ordinance 9805-25: set standards for artificial turf and require front-yard landscaping
• Approve sale of city-owned land at 1454 S. MLK Jr. Ave to Habitat for Humanity
• Approve amended 43-year loan term for SAH Holdings LP for land at 801 Chestnut St.
• Authorize $226,946 purchase of Freightliner 114SD with Galfab Hoist
• Authorize $1,600,000 generator maintenance and purchase agreement

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will review a feasibility study regarding Stevenson Creek. The board will also hear a presentation from the Stevenson Creek Advocacy Group.

• Review of Stevenson Creek Feasibility study (ID#25-02514.1)
• Presentation by Stevenson Creek Advocacy Group (ID#25-02774.2)
• Approval of February 19, 2025 Special Meeting minutes

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will consider a consent agenda with two uncontested flexible development requests. One seeks approval for a detached dwelling at 848 Dempsey Street in the Commercial District as a comprehensive infill redevelopment project. The other seeks approval for a facial spa at 417 Corbett Street in the Office District. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and standard reports.

• Flexible development approval (FLD2024-04010) for a detached dwelling at 848 Dempsey Street in the Commercial District, including two parking spaces and a height limit of 25 feet.
• Flexible development approval (FLD2025-01001) for a facial spa at 417 Corbett Street in the Office District.
• Both items are on the consent agenda, meaning they are uncontested by applicant or city staff and can be approved by a single vote.
• Meeting includes public comment period for items not on the agenda.

Pension Advisory Committee

The Pension Advisory Committee will consider approving new hires into the pension plan, vesting requests for two Public Works employees, and regular pensions for five employees from various departments. The committee will also hold informal hearings for job-connected disability pension requests from Andrew Anderson and Chad Reed.

• Approve minutes of January 9, 2025 meeting
• Recommend approval of new hires into the Pension Plan (ID#25-01504.1)
• Vesting requests for David Melton and Kyle Vaughan, Public Works (ID#25-01514.2)
• Regular pension requests for Perry Conzen, Nilda Espinosa, Robert Orner, Maria Pita, and Christian Zarra (ID#25-01524.3)
• Informal hearings for job-connected disability pensions for Andrew Anderson (ID#25-01534.4) and Chad Reed (ID#25-01544.5)

Council Work Session

The Council will review a presentation on the new Clearwater Airpark Terminal and discuss downtown strategy and billboards. The body is also deciding on several land sales, loan terms for housing, and various municipal service contracts.

• Ordinance 9805-25 to establish artificial turf standards and front yard landscaping requirements
• Purchase order for a Freightliner 114SD with Galfab Hoist for $226,946.00
• Generator maintenance and rental contracts totaling $1,600,000.00
• Sale of city-owned land at 1454 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to Habitat for Humanity and Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services
• Amended 43-year loan term for land acquisition at 801 Chestnut St. for SAH Holdings LP

Downtown Development Board

The Downtown Development Board will consider approving several funding requests at its April 14 meeting. These include a $30,000 high-impact grant for the Rotary Club's Taste of Clearwater, a $50,000 allocation for a PILOT Micro-Pop-up Grant program, $15,000 for Grad Chalk Walk (a street enhancement/pop-up art initiative), and $50,000 for a partnership with St. Petersburg College to host six themed Friday Night Markets on Cleveland Street. The board will also approve minutes from the March 3 meeting and hear public comment.

• Approve $30,000 high-impact grant for Rotary Club's Taste of Clearwater
• Approve $50,000 for PILOT Micro-Pop-up Grant program
• Approve $15,000 for Grad Chalk Walk under Cleveland Street Activation Plan
• Approve $50,000 for six Friday Night Markets on Cleveland Street in partnership with St. Petersburg College

Pension Trustees

The Pension Trustees will review the Employees’ Pension Plan investment performance for the year ending December 31, 2024. The board will also consider a change to the actuarial valuation funding method and discuss disability pension application procedures.

• Annual review of Employees’ Pension Plan investment performance for 2024
• Proposed change in actuarial valuation funding method from Entry Age Normal to Aggregate
• Discussion of new procedures for processing disability pension applications

Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board

The Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board will approve minutes from the Jan. 28, 2025 meeting, hear citizens on items not on the agenda, discuss the performance of subrecipients of the city’s Community Development Programs, and listen to presentations by grant funding applicants. The meeting also includes a director's report and a period for board members to be heard before adjournment.

• Approve Jan. 28, 2025 NAHAB meeting minutes (ID#25-02752.1)
• Discuss performance of subrecipients of City of Clearwater’s Community Development Programs (ID#25-02594.1)
• Presentation by applicants for grant funding (ID#25-02624.2)
• Citizens to be heard regarding items not on the agenda
• Board members to be heard

North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee

The North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee holds a special meeting to provide recommendations on a proposal from Tampa Bay Neighborhood Housing Services (LOI #10-25) and staff-proposed changes to the North Greenwood Commercial and Residential Grant Programs. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Consider recommendation on proposal from Tampa Bay Neighborhood Housing Services (LOI #10-25)
• Provide recommendation on staff-proposed changes to the North Greenwood Commercial Grant Program
• Provide recommendation on staff-proposed changes to the North Greenwood Residential Grant Program
• Approve minutes from March 10, 2025 meeting
• Citizens to be heard on items not on the agenda

City Council

The Clearwater City Council will hold public hearings on purchasing two new fire pumpers and a tractor-drawn aerial for $4,378,595.86, and on selling a 0.65-acre right-of-way on S Garden Avenue to the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization. The council also will consider annexing and rezoning 2039 Poinsetta Avenue, approving first-quarter budget amendments, and voting on a consent agenda that includes boat ramp repairs, underground power line conversions, and equipment purchases.

• Authorize $4,378,595.86 for two Pierce Velocity Pumpers and one Pierce Tractor Drawn Aerial from Ten-8 Fire Equipment Inc.
• Declare surplus and sell 0.65 acres of S Garden Avenue right-of-way to Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization.
• Annex 2039 Poinsetta Avenue and rezone to Residential Urban/Low Medium Density Residential.
• Approve $678,073 for Seminole Boat Ramp repairs to Tampa Bay Marine, Inc.
• Authorize $671,431.56 underground power line conversion agreement with Duke Energy on Myrtle Avenue from Cleveland St. to Court St.

Council Work Session

The Clearwater City Council will vote on changing the name of the Clearwater Airpark back to the Clearwater Executive Airport. The session also includes authorizing capital projects for the Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works, along with ordinances regarding land annexation and budget amendments.

• Authorize $4.38M for new Fire Department apparatus
• Authorize $678K for Seminole Boat Ramp repairs
• Authorize $671K for Myrtle Avenue underground power lines
• Vote to vacate S Garden Avenue right-of-way to Church of Scientology
• Vote to annex 2039 Poinsetta Avenue and rezone it to Residential Urban

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency will consider approving a $671,431.56 payment to Duke Energy to replace overhead power lines with underground lines on Myrtle Avenue. The board also will vote on a property disposition strategy for city- and CRA-owned properties and two North Greenwood Commercial Grants totaling nearly $149,500. A business spotlight presentation and a downtown revitalization discussion are also on the agenda.

• Approve $671,431.56 payment to Duke Energy for underground power lines on Myrtle Avenue from Cleveland St. to Court St.
• Approve Property Disposition Strategy for City and CRA-owned properties
• North Greenwood Commercial Grant for Tori and Timothy Charles at 1215 N Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, not to exceed $74,516.91
• North Greenwood Commercial Grant for Killarney 6 Investment Group at 1115 and 1107 N Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, not to exceed $75,000
• Downtown Revitalization discussion (Item 4.6)

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will hear new cases involving fence, sign, short-term rental, and lot-clearing violations, along with a request to reduce a fine for an abandoned building at 1608 N Osceola Ave. The board will also accept affidavits of compliance for several properties and consider a nuisance abatement lien for lot clearing at 1325 Woodbine St.

• Fine reduction request for Clearwater Res Trust at 1608 N Osceola Ave for abandoned building, roof maintenance, and exterior surfaces
• Case 09-25: Tanner Tillung at 1233 Sedeeva Cir S cited for fences, rental tax, and lot clearing
• Case 11-25: Riti Investments LLC at 1915 Drew St cited for sign maintenance
• Case 13-25: Iris Valentin at 1446 Thames Ln cited for short-term rental violation
• Nuisance abatement lien for Floretta Jefferson Est at 1325 Woodbine St for lot clearing

Community Development Board

The Clearwater Community Development Board will first approve the minutes from its January 21, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a consent agenda item that seeks flexible development approval to install a non‑opaque sand fence, no higher than four feet, up to 30 feet seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line at 710 Eldorado Avenue. The board will also conduct the election of officers and provide time for citizens and board members to be heard.

• Approve minutes of the January 21, 2025 CDB meeting (ID#25-0140).
• Consent agenda: Flexible Development approval for a sand fence at 710 Eldorado Avenue, max four‑foot height, within 30 ft of the CCCL (ID#25-0141).
• Director's Report: Election of officers (ID#25-0142).
• Citizens to be heard regarding items not on the agenda.
• Board members to be heard.

City Council

The council will consider several ordinance and contract items, including code amendments for artificial turf and front‑yard landscaping, annexation and zoning changes on Poinsetta Avenue, and a right‑of‑way vacation on South Garden Avenue. It will also vote on a $1.3 million purchase order for 12 CommandCentral dispatch consoles, a $1 million loan for a Chestnut Street property purchase, and a $1.5 million extension of a roadway resurfacing purchase order. Additional items include a transit undergrounding agreement and vehicle use agreement with the school board.

• Approve amendments to the Community Development Code (Ordinance 9805-25) on first reading
• Approve annexation and zoning changes for 2039 Poinsetta Avenue (Ordinances 9814-25, 9815-25, 9816-25)
• Approve Right of Way vacation for Church of Scientology on South Garden Avenue (Ordinance 9812-25)
• Approve purchase order to Motorola Solutions for 12 dispatch consoles costing $1,303,879.00
• Approve a $1,000,000 loan to SAH Indigo Holdings for property at 801 Chestnut St.

Pension Advisory Committee

The committee will consider recommendations for new hires to enter the Pension Plan and requests for employees to vest or receive regular pensions. The meeting also includes informal hearings regarding two requests for job-connected disability pensions.

• Approval of new hires for acceptance into the Pension Plan
• Pension vesting requests for David Melton and Kyle Vaughan
• Regular pension requests for Perry Conzen, Nilda Espinosa, Robert Orner, Maria Pita, and Christian Zarra
• Informal disability pension hearing for Andrew Anderson
• Informal disability pension hearing for Chad Reed

Marine Advisory Board

The Marine Advisory Board will elect a 2025 Chair and Vice Chair. Members will receive updates on Beach Marina reconstruction, Harbor Marina repairs, the Anchor Limitation Area, and a Stevenson Creek feasibility study. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Election of 2025 Chair and Vice Chair
• Beach Marina Reconstruction Project Update
• Harbor Marina Repairs Update
• Anchor Limitation Area Update
• Stevenson Creek Feasibility Study Update

North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee

The North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting on March 10, 2025. The main agenda item is a presentation on affordable housing and community development. Additional presentations include Florida Prepaid and Encore Bank. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comments.

• Housing presentation on affordable housing and community development
• Florida Prepaid presentation
• Encore Bank presentation
• Approval of December 4, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine purchases such as property insurance, landscaping reimbursements, plumbing supplies, and a $480,969 fireboat. Public hearings will address the surplus sale of a gas system property at 7240 US Hwy 19 N, amendments to the code for e‑bikes and other personal mobility devices, and updates to the community development code for artificial turf and front‑yard landscaping. The council will also take a second reading of an ordinance allowing firefighters to purchase prior service. Additional items include appointments to advisory boards and approval of meeting minutes.

• Approve purchase of a 29‑foot fireboat, engines, and trailer for $480,969.41 (ID#25-0093)
• Approve purchase order to Tetra Tech for disaster debris monitoring totaling $1,751,140.00 (ID#25-0099)
• Approve amendment to the Clearwater Code of Ordinances to regulate e‑bikes, hoverboards, scooters (ID#25-0062)
• Approve amendment to the Community Development Code for artificial turf and front‑yard landscaping standards (TA2024-07002)
• Declare surplus City-owned property at 7240 US Hwy 19 N, Pasco County, for sale (ID#25-0124)

Building/Flood Board of Adjustment and Appeals

The Building/Flood Board of Adjustment and Appeals will meet to elect board leadership and review sunshine laws. The board is also considering a variance request for the Beach Marina Replacement Project.

• Variance request for Beach Marina Replacement Project to install floating docks, marina utilities, a fueling system, and a walled attendant structure
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of Sunshine Law and Board Rules by Jay Daigneault, Esq.

Council Work Session

The Clearwater City Council will consider approving contracts for property insurance, plumbing supplies, and a new fireboat, as well as appointing members to various advisory boards. The session also includes a presentation on the North Beach update.

• Authorize purchase of new 29-foot Fireboat for $480,969.41
• Approve property insurance not-to-exceed $5,275,000
• Authorize plumbing supplies not-to-exceed $450,000 annually
• Appoint members to Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board
• Approve amendments to Community Development Code for artificial turf

Downtown Development Board

The Downtown Development Board is meeting to review financial statements and grant requests. The body will discuss funding for specific events and street activation projects. It will also consider changes to the grant request policy and procedures.

• Grant request for Cleveland Street Market Cinco de Mayo up to $24,000
• Grant request for Clearwater Jazz Holiday Foundation Inc. up to $131,000
• Funding allocation for The Cleveland Street Activation and Mobile Vendors Initiative of $300,000
• Funding request for the Cleveland Street Banner Initiative up to $20,000
• Proposed changes to the Downtown Development Board Grant Request Policy and Procedures

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will hear one new violation case (Case 08-25) for sign maintenance at 1880 N Belcher Rd. They will also accept several affidavits of compliance and consider two requests to reduce fines for prior violations at 1808 Drew St. and 3010 Oakmont Dr. Additionally, the board will accept nuisance abatement liens for lot clearing and inoperable vehicles at multiple properties.

• Case 08-25: Sign maintenance violation at 1880 N Belcher Rd., Clearwater Assets LLC
• Fine reduction request for Case 221-19 at 1808 Drew St. (business tax receipt)
• Fine reduction request for Case 125-23 at 3010 Oakmont Dr. (lot clearing)
• Nuisance abatement lien for lot clearing at 1344 Parkwood St. (Lemuel Smith)
• Nuisance abatement lien for lot clearing at 929 Bruce Ave. (Newstep LLC Tre)

Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review and build on guidance from a strategic planning workshop held on January 30, 2025. No votes or formal actions are expected; this is a discussion-only session.

• Review of strategic planning workshop guidance from January 30, 2025

City Council

The Clearwater City Council convened a special meeting on February 25, 2025. The agenda consisted of a public‑comment session (ID#25‑0158) where speakers must complete a comment card before speaking. No other items or decisions were scheduled.

• Public comment session (ID#25‑0158) – speakers must submit a comment card before speaking

City Council

The Clearwater City Council will decide on several administrative items, including a $3.19M renovation of the Municipal Service Building, a development agreement for 405 Coronado Drive, and authorization to file a lawsuit against Stantec and Skanska. They will also consider an ordinance allowing firefighters to purchase prior service credit. Public hearings are scheduled for these items.

• $3,193,901 Guaranteed Maximum Price for Municipal Service Building renovations (6.8)
• Development agreement with AP Beach Properties for property at 405 Coronado Drive (6.1)
• Authorization to file civil lawsuit against Stantec, Skanska, and affiliates (6.11)
• Request to appeal amended final judgment in Giannikos v. City of Clearwater (6.10)
• $108,171 for enhanced Jolley Trolley service during spring break (6.2)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will meet to discuss legislative priorities for 2025 and a presentation on floatovoltaics. The board will also elect its officers for the 2025 term.

• Review of 2025 Legislative Priorities
• Presentation on Floatovoltaics
• Election of EAB officers for 2025
• Approval of November 20, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed development agreement allocating 100 hotel density units at 405 Coronado Drive under Beach by Design. Other public hearing items include the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 CAPER report. The consent agenda includes playground equipment purchases at Forest Run and Soule Road parks ($806,393), an ALPR interlocal agreement with Pinellas County, and chemical supply contracts for water treatment.

• Public hearing on development agreement for 100 hotel density units at 405 Coronado Drive
• Playground equipment purchase for Forest Run Park and Soule Road Park — $806,393.48
• Interlocal agreement with Pinellas County for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs)
• Increase in sodium hypochlorite purchase order by $300,000 to $1,500,000 annually
• Ratification and increase for sodium hydroxide and sodium bisulfite purchases totaling $270,000

Library Board

The Clearwater Library Board will meet to approve minutes, elect officers, set the FY2025 meeting schedule, and receive an update on the Beach Library. The meeting is largely procedural with no major funding or policy decisions on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2024 meeting
• Fiscal Year 2025 Library Board Schedule
• Election of officers
• Beach Library update
• Director's report

Airpark Advisory Board

The Airpark Advisory Board will approve the August 7, 2024 meeting minutes and hear public comments on items not on the agenda. New business includes a verbal quarterly update from Fixed‑Base Operator FlyUSA, a presentation on the name of Clearwater Airpark, discussion of hurricane damages, and the election of the 2025 Chair and Vice Chair. Old business covers updates on current airpark projects.

• Approval of August 7, 2024 Airpark Advisory Board meeting minutes (ID#25-00662.1)
• FlyUSA verbal quarterly update (ID#25-00674.1)
• Presentation regarding name of Clearwater Airpark (ID#25-00684.2)
• Discussion of hurricane damages (ID#25-00694.3)
• Election of 2025 Chair and Vice Chair (ID#25-00714.4)

Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss a development agreement for 100 hotel units at 405 Coronado Drive. The body is also reviewing several purchase orders for park equipment and water treatment chemicals, as well as an agreement for license plate readers.

• Purchase of $806,393.48 for playground equipment at Forest Run Park and Soule Road Park
• Proposed Development Agreement for 100 hotel units at 405 Coronado Drive
• Increase of $300,000 for Liquid Sodium Hypochlorite from Odyssey Manufacturing Company
• Increase of $270,000 for Sodium Hydroxide and Sodium Bisulfite from Odyssey Manufacturing Company
• Interlocal Maintenance Agreement with Pinellas County for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs)

Downtown Development Board

The Downtown Development Board will consider approving a special event grant of up to $6,200 for Unimex's Cinco de Mayo Taco Fest. They will also vote to approve the December financial statement and minutes from the January 13 meeting. Public comment is allowed on items not on the agenda.

• Approve special event grant not to exceed $6,200 for Cinco de Mayo Taco Fest from Unimex (ID#25-00484.1)
• Approve December financial statement (ID#25-00494.2)
• Approve minutes from January 13, 2025 meeting (ID#25-00502.1)

Pension Trustees

The Pension Trustees will consider approving new hires into the pension plan and regular pension requests for employees from several departments. They will also vote on terminating Western Asset Management Co. as fixed income money manager and authorizing a new agreement with Longfellow Investment Management Co., LLC for core fixed income product.

• Approve minutes of December 16, 2024 Pension Trustees meeting
• Approve new hires for acceptance into the Pension Plan (ID#24-1584)
• Approve regular pensions for 12 employees from Parks & Recreation, Police, Fire, Public Utilities, Planning & Development, and Public Works departments
• Terminate fixed income money manager Western Asset Management Co. (ID#25-0044)
• Approve agreement with Longfellow Investment Management Co., LLC for core fixed income product (ID#25-0045)

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will meet to discuss updates regarding downtown revitalization and vacancy reports. The meeting also includes a business spotlight for Bay Area Insurance Shop, Inc.

• Business Spotlight: Bay Area Insurance Shop, Inc.
• Vacancy Report Updates
• Downtown Revitalization Updates

Council Work Session

The Clearwater City Council will hold a work session to review the strategic plan, long-term financial forecast for the General Fund and major utility funds, and discuss strategies for budget planning. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the session is solely for discussion and presentation.

• Presentation and discussion of strategic plan and long-term financial forecast for General Fund and major utility funds
• Budget planning strategies overview

Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board

The Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board will recommend City Council approval of the city's FY2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The board will also begin discussion on the development of the 2025 Consolidated Plan, which guides federal housing and community development funding.

• Approve minutes from July 9, 2024 meeting
• Recommend City Council approval of FY2023-2024 CAPER (ID#24-16234.1)
• Kick off discussion for the 2025 Consolidated Plan (ID#25-00134.2)
• Citizens may speak on items not on the agenda
• Director's report on housing programs

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss a potential land purchase adjacent to Lake Chautauqua (Council item #24-1503) and receive updates on Long Center Natatorium funding, sidewalk construction at Forest Run Park, and the newly acquired Palm land adjacent to MLNP. The board will also elect officers and consider any action needed following a visit to Valencia Park.

• Discussion of Lake Chautauqua-adjacent land purchase (Council item #24-1503)
• Update on Long Center Natatorium funding
• Discuss action needed following Director Kader's visit to Valencia Park
• Update on sidewalk construction at Forest Run Park
• Update on newly acquired Palm land adjacent to MLNP

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The board will hear a new case alleging exterior surface violations at 403 Princess St. and consider a request to reduce a fine for DHDD LLC at 131 Devon Dr. They will also accept affidavits of compliance for multiple resolved cases and approve nuisance abatement liens for lot clearing at six properties.

• New case 01-25: alleged exterior surface violations at 403 Princess St. (Okuboye Trust)
• Fine reduction request by DHDD LLC at 131 Devon Dr. for exterior surfaces (Case 13-24)
• Affidavits of compliance accepted for 10 cases, including 131 Devon Dr. and 1608 N Osceola Ave.
• Nuisance abatement liens for lot clearing at 1732 Lucas Dr., 1721 Lucas Dr., 608 Nicholson St., 1206 N Garden Ave., 1925 Harding St., and 1200 Edenville Ave.
• Election of officers for the board

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board is reviewing several flexible development applications for residential and commercial projects. The board is also considering code amendments regarding artificial turf and front yard landscaping.

• Six-unit Resort Attached Dwelling at 693 and 699 Bay Esplanade
• Retail plaza renovation for mixed uses at 1107 and 1115 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
• 35 attached dwellings in 6 buildings at 1718 N. Betty Lane
• Proposed code amendments for artificial turf and residential front yard landscaping standards
• Revision of CDB Rules of Procedure and Meeting Procedures

City Council

The City Council will review several high-value contracts and public hearings, including a major renovation project and the annexation of property on St. Anthony Drive. The body will also decide on a collective bargaining agreement for firefighters and various infrastructure spending items.

• GMP proposal for Long Center Renovation project totaling $14,590,729.00
• Purchase of 50 multi-space parking kiosks from Cale America for $334,810.15
• Annexation and rezoning of 1755 St. Anthony Drive to Low Medium Density Residential
• Funding agreement with Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority for ferry services not to exceed $130,625.22
• Collective bargaining agreement for the International Association of Fire Fighters

Council Work Session

The council will vote on several funding and procurement items, including a ferry service agreement with PSTA and a purchase of parking kiosks. It will adopt ordinances to annex 1755 St. Anthony Drive and set its land‑use and zoning. Additional approvals cover the Long Center renovation contract, a citywide copier services contract, and the firefighters' collective bargaining agreement.

• Approve up to $130,625.22 funding agreement with Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority for expanded ferry services
• Approve $334,810.15 purchase order for 50 multi‑space parking kiosks from Flowbird
• Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price for Long Center Renovation totaling $14,590,729
• Adopt Ordinance 9802‑25 (and related 9803‑25, 9804‑25) annexing 1755 St. Anthony Drive and defining its land‑use and zoning
• Approve up to $200,000 contract with TotalPrint USA for citywide copier and printer services

Downtown Development Board

The Downtown Development Board will consider approving a special event grant of up to $50,000 for Maxx Marketing, Inc. for the Marchtoberfest celebration. The board will also approve the October and November financial statements for filing. Additional agenda items include routine approvals of minutes and opportunities for public comment.

• Approve special event grant request up to $50,000 for Maxx Marketing, Inc. (Marchtoberfest)
• Approve October and November financial statements for filing
• Approve minutes from the November 4, 2024 Downtown Development Board meeting

Community Redevelopment Agency

The Community Redevelopment Agency will decide on extending a loan-to-grant agreement for building improvements at 943 Cleveland Street through July 2025. It also authorizes the executive director to enter negotiations with the Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition (CULC) to lease multiple CRA and city-owned properties on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Tangerine Street. Updates on the Cleveland Street Activation and Mobile Vendors Initiative and downtown revitalization will be presented.

• Amend loan-to-grant agreement with 949 Cleveland Street LLC for 943 Cleveland Street, extending the agreement to July 15, 2025
• Authorize negotiations with Clearwater Urban Leadership Coalition (CULC) for leasing CRA property at 1325 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and city properties at 1321, 1317 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, and 1106 Tangerine Street
• January Business Spotlight: Ice Cold Air Discount Auto Repair
• Cleveland Street Activation and Mobile Vendors Initiative update
• Downtown Revitalization updates

Pension Advisory Committee

The Pension Advisory Committee is meeting to recommend the acceptance of new hires into the Pension Plan. The committee will also consider requests for regular pensions for 12 employees across various city departments.

• Approval of new hires for acceptance into the Pension Plan
• Regular pension requests for 12 employees from Parks & Recreation, Police, Planning & Development, Public Utilities, Fire, and Public Works departments