{ "city": "Clearwater", "state": "FL", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/clearwater/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-20", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on three annexations and a hotel development agreement", "summary": "The Clearwater City Council is meeting to decide on several land-use items, including three property annexations with zoning changes, a development agreement for a hotel, and a new manatee protection zone. The agenda also includes numerous contracts and work orders for city projects, a grant acceptance, and the appointment of a new city attorney. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with up to 60 minutes per agenda item.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/8/3151_A_City_Council_26-08-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3151&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Community Development Board", "headline": "CDB to hear three development requests including medical office, car wash, and warehouse", "summary": "The Community Development Board will consider three 'Level Two' applications for flexible development approvals: a medical clinic/radiology building at 2650 Landmark Drive, a car wash at 407 S. Saturn Avenue, and a storage/warehouse/distribution facility at 706 N. Missouri Avenue. Each request involves deviations from standard zoning rules, such as reduced parking or use/height flexibility. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/8/3224_A_Community_Development_Board_26-08-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3224&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Community Redevelopment Agency", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/8/3308_A_Community_Redevelopment_Agency_26-08-20_Special__Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3308&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Affordable Housing Advisory Committee", "headline": "Affordable Housing Advisory Committee holds first meeting August 11", "summary": "The Clearwater Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will convene its first meeting of 2026 to organize and discuss priorities. No substantive decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural with time for public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/8/3303_A_Affordable_Housing_Advisory_Committee_26-08-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3303&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Council Work Session", "headline": "Council reviews proposed FY 2026/2027 budget", "summary": "The Clearwater City Council is holding a special budget work session to review the proposed FY 2026/2027 budget, along with updates on staffing and artificial intelligence initiatives. The meeting is a discussion and review session, with no final votes scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/8/3288_A_Council_Work_Session_26-08-11_Special_Work_Session.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3288&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board", "headline": "Board to consider policy amendment on documentation procedures", "summary": "The Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss a proposed amendment to its documentation policy. No substantive decisions are scheduled, and public comments are limited to items not on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/8/3254_A_Neighborhood_and_Affordable_Housing_Advisory_Board_26-08-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3254&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to decide on Duke Energy franchise, Landings Golf Course proposal", "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings on several major items, including a 30-year franchise agreement with Duke Energy Florida, a proposal for a sports tourism complex at the Landings Golf Course, and the FY2026/2027 Annual Action Plan for HUD funding. The consent agenda includes a $1.45 million park renovation, a $963,000 building repair contract, and a $22.25 million vehicle purchase.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/8/3149_A_City_Council_26-08-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3149&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Community Redevelopment Agency", "headline": "Clearwater CRA to vote on $2.1M property sales and FY2027 budgets", "summary": "The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency will decide on three property sales totaling $2.1 million and adopt fiscal year 2027 budgets for the Downtown Clearwater and North Greenwood areas. The meeting will also vote on third-quarter budget amendments for Downtown Clearwater and schedule an executive session for active litigation.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/8/3300_A_Community_Redevelopment_Agency_26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3300&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Downtown Development Board", "headline": "Downtown Development Board to vote on FY 2026/2027 budget", "summary": "The Downtown Development Board will consider the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027. The board is also deciding on funding for three upcoming community events. Additionally, members will review recaps for Sharkapalooza 2026 and Symphony by the Sea.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/8/3178_A_Downtown_Development_Board_26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3178&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Pension Trustees", "headline": "Pension Trustees to vote on $450,575 in administrative expenditures", "summary": "The Pension Trustees will review requests for pension vesting and regular pension approvals for several city employees. The board is also considering the administrative budget for fiscal year 2027.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/8/3179_A_Pension_Trustees_26-08-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3179&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Council Work Session", "headline": "Council to approve $22M in vehicle purchases and $1.4M park upgrades", "summary": "The Clearwater City Council will discuss and likely approve several contracts and appointments at this work session, including a $22.25 million vehicle purchase, a $1.45 million Countryside Community Park renovation, and the FY2026/2027 Annual Action Plan for housing and economic development. The meeting also includes a public-private partnership proposal for the Landings Golf Course and a 30-year franchise agreement with Duke Energy.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/8/3129_A_Council_Work_Session_26-08-03_Work_Session_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3129&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Municipal Code Enforcement Board", "headline": "Board to issue compliance orders and fines for numerous code violations", "summary": "The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will consider and issue orders with compliance deadlines and fines for many respondents cited for permit, exterior surface, unsafe building, and other code violations. It will also review a fine‑reduction request for a graffiti violation and accept several affidavits of compliance and nuisance abatement liens. The meeting includes both new and old business items related to code enforcement.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/7/3241_A_Municipal_Code_Enforcement_Board_26-07-22_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3241&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Community Development Board", "headline": "CDB to consider flexible development at Carlouel Yacht Club", "summary": "The Community Development Board will meet to approve minutes from a previous session and consider a Level Two application for flexible development at the Carlouel Yacht Club. The agenda includes a reminder about the date of the next meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/7/3223_A_Community_Development_Board_26-07-21_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3223&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider 30-year Duke Energy franchise agreement", "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a 30-year franchise agreement with Duke Energy for electric services, set a tentative millage rate of 5.8850 mills for the next fiscal year, and consider a development agreement for the Palm Pavilion Hotel allocating 91 hotel density units. The consent agenda includes multiple contracts for vehicle maintenance, seawall repairs, and lift station improvements, and the council will also take up second readings on parking regulations and annexation of 1903 Douglas Avenue.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/7/3302_A_City_Council_26-07-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3302&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Council Work Session", "headline": "Clearwater council to review finalists for city attorney position", "summary": "The Clearwater City Council will hold a special work session to discuss and review the finalists for the City Attorney position. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 1:30 PM at the Main Library Council Chambers.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/7/3148_A_Council_Work_Session_26-07-16_Special_Work_Session.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3148&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Council Work Session", "headline": "Clearwater Council to consider 30-year Duke Energy franchise agreement", "summary": "The City Council is reviewing a tentative millage rate for the 2026/27 fiscal year and several infrastructure contracts. The body is also considering the annexation and zoning of 1903 Douglas Avenue and a new franchise agreement for electric services.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/7/3128_A_Council_Work_Session_26-07-13_Work_Session_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3128&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Community Redevelopment Agency", "headline": "Agency considers budget amendments and updates three grant guidelines.", "summary": "The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency will consider third-quarter budget amendments for the North Greenwood district and review proposed updates to three grant program guidelines. Members will also hear a spotlight on Social Sips Café and receive a director’s report. The agenda lists these items as pending discussion and action at the July 13 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/7/3177_A_Community_Redevelopment_Agency_26-07-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3177&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Downtown Development Board", "headline": "Board considers millage rate, branding, and festival grant funding", "summary": "The Downtown Development Board will consider adopting a tentative millage rate of 0.9700 mills for fiscal year 2026/2027. The board is also reviewing a $30,000 grant request for the Mega Asian Food and Music Festival at Coachman Park.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/7/3176_A_Downtown_Development_Board_26-07-13_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3176&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Public Art and Design Board", "headline": "Board selects final artwork design for the new City Hall staircase", "summary": "The Board will vote to approve a final art design for the City Hall staircase. Members will also discuss live painting plans for the America 250 event and a branded art sign for Coachman Park.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/7/3264_A_Public_Art_and_Design_Board_26-07-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3264&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews upcoming budgets and redevelopment updates", "summary": "The committee will review budget amendments for the current fiscal year and propose a new budget for 2026-2027. Members will also receive progress reports on land use, zoning projects, and the Armory.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/7/3299_A_North_Greenwood_Citizens_Advisory_Committee_26-07-07_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3299&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board", "headline": "Board recommends City Council approve FY2026/2027 affordable housing action plan.", "summary": "The Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board will review and recommend the FY2026/2027 Annual Action Plan to the City Council. This plan outlines how the city will use federal HUD funds to meet affordable housing goals through 2030. Board members will also hear public comments and receive a director's update.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/7/3253_A_Neighborhood_and_Affordable_Housing_Advisory_Board_26-07-07_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3253&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Community Resiliency and Leisure Services Advisory Board", "headline": "Board discusses municipal energy savings and summer solar events", "summary": "The board will recognize the Municipal Energy Savings Program and discuss invitations for Summer Solar Celebrations. The meeting also includes administrative tasks such as approving previous minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/6/3284_A_Community_Resiliency_and_Leisure_Services_Advisory_Board_26-06-25_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3284&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Municipal Code Enforcement Board", "headline": "The Board will review various code violations and nuisance abatement liens.", "summary": "The Municipal Code Enforcement Board is reviewing multiple cases involving permit violations, exterior maintenance, and short-term rentals. The board will also consider requests to reduce existing fines and approve several affidavits of compliance.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/6/3240_A_Municipal_Code_Enforcement_Board_26-06-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3240&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on mid-year budget amendments and parking fee modernization", "summary": "The City Council will consider mid-year adjustments to the operating and capital budgets, along with a first reading of an ordinance to modernize parking operations and update fees. The consent agenda includes several contracts, such as $1.6 million for Public Works program management and $450,000 for Phillies ballfield improvements. Public hearings will also address surplus property transfer and a right-of-way vacation for the Church of Scientology.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/6/3147_A_City_Council_26-06-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3147&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Community Development Board", "headline": "Two flexible development projects for redevelopment and hotel amenity", "summary": "The Community Development Board will consider two Flexible Development applications. One requests flexibility from setback and landscaping requirements for light assembly/retail at properties on S. Ft. Harrison Avenue and Belleview Boulevard. The other requests flexibility for an outdoor amenity area accessory to existing hotel units at 100 Coronado Drive. The board will also appoint a member to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/6/3222_A_Community_Development_Board_26-06-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3222&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Council Work Session", "headline": "Council to sell vacant land on MLK Jr. Ave to developer", "summary": "The Clearwater City Council will discuss selling a city-owned vacant lot at 1454 South Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue to Lake Belleview Development. They will also consider modernizing parking rules and fees, vacating a right-of-way for the Church of Scientology, and adopting mid-year budget adjustments. Multiple contracts for public works, utilities, and software are up for approval.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/6/3127_A_Council_Work_Session_26-06-15_Work_Session_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3127&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Community Redevelopment Agency", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/6/3174_A_Community_Redevelopment_Agency_26-06-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3174&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Pension Trustees", "headline": "Pension trustees to approve new investment manager Driehaus Capital", "summary": "The Pension Trustees will consider accepting the annual actuarial valuation for the Employees' Pension Plan, approving a new investment advisory agreement with Driehaus Capital Management for small-cap growth, and terminating current manager Riverbridge Partners. They will also approve new hires into the plan and authorize regular pensions for several city employees.", "agenda_url": "https://legistar2.granicus.com/clearwater/meetings/2026/6/3175_A_Pension_Trustees_26-06-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://clearwater.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3175&GID=391&G=E6D8F5E1-1A25-4C36-846B-5CFB5C80AB8C" } ] }