Largo, FL

Library Advocacy Board

The Library Advocacy Board will meet to approve minutes, review the library director's report, discuss children's book orders, and hear from City Manager John Curp about property taxes and the city budget. The agenda is mostly routine, with the budget presentation being the notable item.

• Approval of minutes from June 18, 2026
• Library Director's report for June-July 2026
• Children's book orders (detailed list attached)
• Presentation by City Manager John Curp on property taxes and city budget

Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board

The Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board will discuss the proposed Fee Ordinance 2026-29, receive updates on the Largo Golf Course from Manager Mark Abdo, and hear from City Manager Curp about property taxes and the city budget. The meeting includes approval of the June 22, 2026 minutes and citizen comment.

• Discussion of Fee Ordinance 2026-29
• Largo Golf Course updates with Manager Mark Abdo
• City Manager Curp speaker on Property Taxes and Your City Budget
• Approval of the Minutes of the June 22nd, 2026 Meeting

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Largo Municipal Code Enforcement Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, then handle a consent docket of three properties that came into compliance with no fines due, and hear second orders for four properties that either did not comply or did not pay fines. The board will also conduct public hearings and swear in speakers.

• Consent docket: Harbor Properties Group LLC, 636 Stremma Rd, in compliance (CER-26-00134)
• Consent docket: IAGG Investments LLC, 1144 7th St NW, in compliance (CER-26-00030)
• Consent docket: Navin and Neionie Roopnarine, 824 2nd Ave NW, in compliance (CER-26-00208)
• Second order: Harb Enterprises LLC, 1754 Ensley Ave, Clearwater, non-compliance, $250/day fine (CEC-26-00062)
• Second order: Arian Gjolaj, 13221 Ridge Rd, short-term rental violations, $250/day fine (CER-26-00013)

Community Development Advisory Board

31 Aug 2026

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Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board

Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board

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Community Development Advisory Board

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Community Development Advisory Board

Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board

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Library Advocacy Board

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Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Largo Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to review and make recommendations on affordable housing incentives, including modifications to impact fees, parking and setback requirements, infrastructure capacity reservation, street requirements, and a public land inventory. The agenda also includes approval of the August 19, 2026 agenda and the July 15, 2026 minutes, plus old business and adjournment. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.

• Review of modification of impact fees
• Review of parking and setback requirements
• Review of reservation of infrastructure capacity
• Review of modification of street requirements
• Review of public land inventory

City Commission

The Largo City Commission is meeting to decide on several consent items, public hearings, and legislative matters. Key actions include second readings of ordinances to increase solid waste and stormwater fees, approval of multiple construction contracts, and lease agreements for two restaurants. The agenda also includes a proclamation and several administrative approvals.

• Ordinance 2026-22 (2nd reading): increase residential and commercial solid waste collection fees
• Ordinance 2026-24 (2nd reading): increase stormwater utility rate per ERU
• Contract award to Keystone Excavators for 16th St NW roadway/drainage improvements, $3,093,493 plus $878,507 contingency
• Change Order No. 4 to Nelson Construction for Rosery Road Phase 2, $1,062,198
• Lease agreements with Bocelli Modern Italian and Dead Bobs Bar and Restaurant

Commission Work Session Directive

The Largo City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the FY 2027 annual operating budget direction and Finance Advisory Board recommendations, including a consensus to support a 5.5200 millage rate. The agenda also includes updates on the Chronic Nuisance Ordinance and Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance, with a presentation given. Board and committee reports will be delivered by various officials, and the session includes items from city staff and commissioners.

• Consensus to support 5.5200 millage rate for FY 2027 budget
• Chronic Nuisance Ordinance update - presentation given
• Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance update - presentation given
• Board reports: Forward Pinellas, Suncoast League of Cities, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council

Commission Work Session

The Largo City Commission will review the Finance Advisory Board's recommendations on the FY 2027 budget, including a proposed 5.5200 millage rate, a 15% stormwater rate increase, and cuts to entertainment and senior trips. They will also discuss updates to the chronic nuisance and short-term vacation rental ordinances. The commission must decide on any final budget changes before the first public hearing on September 3, 2026.

• Proposed 5.5200 millage rate (recommended 6-0 by FAB)
• 15% stormwater rate increase (recommended 5-1 by FAB)
• Reduction of city-paid entertainment to Saturdays only (recommended 6-0)
• Reduction of senior trip programs (recommended 5-1)
• Adoption of Recreation, Parks, and Arts fee schedule (recommended 5-1)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings to decide on a conditional use request for a medical office and an amendment to the city's short-term vacation rental code.

• CU-26-0003: Request to establish a medical office in a 12,170 square foot space at 13922 58th Street North
• Ordinance No. 2026-33: Proposed amendment to Section 15.18 of the Comprehensive Development Code regarding Short-Term Vacation Rentals

City Commission

The Largo City Commission will vote on spending over $1.4 million for sewer rehabilitation, golf course roofing, SWAT equipment, and a 1st Street restoration project. It will also consider interlocal agreements, ordinances on recovery residences and fees, and a $75,000 legal settlement.

• Spend $510,000 on trenchless sanitary and storm sewer rehabilitation (Bid 24-B-806)
• Award $73,835 roof replacement at Largo Golf Clubhouse to 1st Class Roofing, Inc. (Bid 26-P-863)
• Buy $20,924 Oculus 5 Mini camera system for Special Operations Unit using federal forfeiture funds
• Purchase $19,500 rifle suppressors for SWAT team using law-enforcement forfeiture funds
• Restore 1st Street and 1st Avenue NW for $639,000 (Contract 26-B-855)

City Commission Directive

The City Commission approved a consent docket including a $639,000 contract for 1st Street and 1st Avenue NW restoration, a $75,000 lawsuit settlement, and a $510,000 sewer rehabilitation authorization. They also adopted ordinances on recovery residences and administration fees, and approved a first-reading budget amendment of $898,200.

• Award of $639,000 contract for 1st Street and 1st Avenue NW restoration to MTM Contractors, Inc.
• Settlement of $75,000 in lawsuit Joshua Lyles v. City of Largo and Nathaniel J. Hansmann
• Authorization for $510,000 additional spending on sewer rehabilitation (Bid No. 24-B-806)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2026-26 amending FY 2026 budget by $898,200
• Approval of $20,924 for police Oculus 5 Mini Camera system and $19,500 for SWAT rifle suppressors from forfeiture funds

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will approve the agenda and minutes, conduct a public hearing with speaker swearing‑in, and accept affidavits of compliance for five listed properties. It will also consider second‑order violations that have not been paid and a request to reduce fines, subject to minimum fee rules. New first‑order cases will be issued for several properties.

• Accept affidavits of compliance for 951 Orange View Dr, 1670 Indian Rocks Rd S, 12996 138th Ln N, 3340 Hillsdale Ave, and 2048 Cove Dr
• Review request for reduction of fines – minimum $500 (or $1,500 for repeat violations) per City of Largo Fee Ordinance
• Issue first orders for 3097 Brookfield Dr, 570 Mac Crillus Rd, 1106 Melba Ct, 1509 Clearwater Largo Rd N, and 351 West Bay Dr
• Consider second‑order violations with daily fines ranging from $50 to $250 for non‑compliance
• Approve agenda and minutes from May 28 and June 25, 2026

Cancelled Community Development Advisory Board

Finance Advisory Board

The Finance Advisory Board will review the FY 2027 proposed budget and develop recommendations for the City Commission on property tax rate, recreation fees, utility rates, and strategic budget priorities. The board will also consider agenda memo #26-248 from the July 17 joint work session. Prior meeting minutes from April 27, 2026 are up for approval.

• FY 2027 Proposed Budget Review and recommendations
• Proposed property tax rate
• Recreation fee recommendations
• Utility rate recommendations
• Strategic budget priorities

Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board

City Commission

The Largo City Commission will vote on the proposed property tax rate and schedule the first public hearing for the FY 2027 budget. It will also renew several citywide insurance policies, including a $17,454,447 group medical plan. Ordinances updating wastewater discharge permit fees and temporary certificate of occupancy fees will receive second‑reading votes. Additional items include approvals for signage, vehicle purchases, and other procurement contracts.

• Approval of the proposed property tax rate and scheduling of the FY 2027 budget hearing
• Renewal of Group Medical Insurance for $17,454,447 for FY 2026‑2027
• Authorization to purchase City Welcome Signs from Thomas Signs and Awning Company, Inc. for $97,313
• Authorization to purchase a replacement Street Maintenance vehicle from Everglades Equipment Group for $63,344
• Ordinance No. 2026-23 – second reading to update the permitting and fee structure for wastewater discharge permits

City Commission Directive

The Largo City Commission approved a series of administrative and insurance contracts, including a $17.5 million medical insurance renewal and the purchase of new vehicles and utility relocation services. The body also adopted ordinances updating wastewater and temporary occupancy fee structures and set the property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Renewal of group medical insurance with Public Risk Management ($17,454,447)
• Approval of property tax rate of 5.5200 mills for FY 2027
• Adoption of ordinance updating wastewater discharge permit fees
• Authorization to relocate utilities underground on 1st Street Northwest
• Approval to purchase replacement vehicles for Street and Parks divisions

Joint Commission Work Session

The Largo City Commission will review the City Manager's proposed FY 2027 budget, which totals $317,035,800 and includes targeted reductions to address a structural imbalance. Staff will present departmental overviews and seek direction on the property tax rate and utility increases for the upcoming fiscal year.

• FY 2027 budget total: $317,035,800
• General Fund budget: $133,880,400
• Proposed property tax rate discussion for July 21
• Proposed utility rate increases for discussion
• Proposed 3% wage increase for CWA bargaining unit

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet on July 15, 2026 to consider new affordable‑housing incentives. The committee will review recommendations for development near transportation hubs, major employment centers, and mixed‑use projects, including flexible densities, lot configurations, and accessory residential units. The meeting also includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting.

• Approve the meeting agenda
• Approve minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting
• Review and recommend affordable‑housing incentives for development near transit hubs, major employment centers, and mixed‑use projects
• Consider flexible density options for affordable housing
• Consider affordable accessory residential units

Commission Work Session

The Commission will receive an update on the East Bay Drive and Roosevelt Boulevard multimodal corridor study. The body will also review an actuarial valuation report for the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Plan.

• Forward Pinellas East Bay/Roosevelt Corridor Study Phase 3 update
• FY 2027 required pension contribution increase of $1,095,580 to $11,726,396
• Police and Fire pension funded ratio of 78.2% as of 10/1/25
• Unfunded actuarial liability for the pension plan of $56,805,856

Commission Work Session Directive

The Commission held a work session featuring presentations on the Forward Pinellas East Bay/Roosevelt Corridor Study Phase 3 and the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Plan Actuarial Valuation Report. Members also provided reports from regional boards and committees.

• Forward Pinellas East Bay/Roosevelt Corridor Study Phase 3 update
• Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Plan Actuarial Valuation Report
• Request to address overgrown vegetation at Rosemary Lane and Indian Rocks Road

Cancelled Special Magistrate

City Commission Directive

The City Commission approved several infrastructure contracts, fee updates, and a temporary emergency housing ordinance. The body also authorized the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan.

• Deductive Change Order No. 11 for the Horizon Construction Project in the amount of $10,513,163.67
• Ordinance No. 2026-06 establishing requirements and procedures for temporary emergency housing
• Police Department CAD/RMS licensing and support from Central Square Technologies for $248,000
• Roof replacement at Fire Station 41 for $225,014 and Environmental Services Administration Building for $164,615
• Stormwater Master Plan Update project with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for $199,961

City Commission

The Largo City Commission will vote on a $10.5 million deductive change order for the Horizon construction project and hold second reading of an ordinance to establish requirements for temporary emergency housing. They will also consider several consent items including roof replacements, a stormwater master plan update, and a police department software license renewal. A public hearing on the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan is scheduled.

• Deductive change order No. 11 for Horizon Construction Project: $10,513,163.67
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-06 establishing requirements for temporary emergency housing
• Authorization to purchase police CAD/RMS licensing from Central Square Technologies: $248,000
• Approval of 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan
• Roof replacement at Fire Station 41: $225,014 and at Environmental Services Administration Building: $164,615

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a conditional use request for a new bank branch and a hardship request regarding minimum lot size. The board will also hold elections for its Chair and Vice Chair.

• CU-26-0002: Proposed 4,249 sq ft Bank of America with drive-thru ATMs at 5105 East Bay Drive
• HR-26-0002: Hardship relief from minimum lot size requirements for 884 South Wind Lane
• Election of new Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation on Sunshine Law, Public Records, and Ethics

Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board

The CRAAB will discuss and potentially recommend approval of Ordinance No. 2025-07 to establish the West Bay Drive Downtown Entertainment District, allowing open alcoholic beverages in designated outdoor areas with specific noise regulations. The board will also receive updates on the Clearwater-Largo Road Community Redevelopment District and review an alternate development process for 605 Heron Townhomes. Approval of previous meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Ordinance No. 2025-07: Establish West Bay Drive Downtown Entertainment District with alcohol and noise rules
• Clearwater-Largo Road Community Redevelopment District Update
• Alternate Development Process for 605 Heron Townhomes (SPR1-25-0007)
• Approval of Feb 23, 2026 meeting minutes

Community Development Advisory Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Community Development Advisory Board. The only action items are approval of minutes from March 30 and May 18, 2026. No presentations or new business are scheduled.

• Approval of March 30, 2026 minutes
• Approval of May 18, 2026 minutes

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

The Board will review various residential and commercial code violations, including building without permits and unsafe structures. The meeting includes a request to reduce a $236,104.49 fine and the issuance of first orders for new violations.

• Fine reduction request for Value Vision Homes LLC (1864 Paradise Ln) regarding a $236,104.49 penalty
• First order for Boulevard TIC/XIV LLC (2098 Seminole Blvd) regarding prohibited signs
• Multiple building permit and flood-resistant construction violations on Church Creek Pt
• Short-term vacation rental safety violations at 3048 Whitney Rd and 1842 Del Robles Dr
• Compliance approvals for donation bin registration at 1500 Cambridge Dr

Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board

The Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board will approve minutes from April 27, then review new business including a tour of Horizon West Bay, a public outreach plan, the Rectrac app, and the FY27/28 budget. They will also update on upcoming events.

• Tour of Horizon West Bay facility
• Discussion of Public Outreach Plan
• Review of Rectrac App for recreation services
• FY27/28 Budget proposal and priorities

Library Advocacy Board

The Library Advocacy Board will review and discuss the FY 2027 budget with the City of Largo budget director. They will also approve prior meeting minutes and receive library director reports. A large list of children's book orders is presented for informational purposes.

• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2026
• Library Director reports for Feb-Mar and Apr-May 2026
• Children's book orders (informational, list of titles provided)
• Budget Update FY 2027 presented by Kristina Messenger

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will hear presentations on the City of Largo's new strategic plan and the state of housing. They will select a chair and vice chair. The main item is reviewing and making recommendations on affordable housing incentives, including expedited permitting.

• Presentation on City of Largo New Strategic Plan
• State of Housing in Largo presentation
• Selection of Chair/Vice Chair
• Review and recommendations on affordable housing incentives, including expedited permitting

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the second reading of Ordinance 2026-19, a franchise agreement with Duke Energy. They will also consider first reading of Ordinance 2026-23 to update wastewater discharge permit fees and fee structure. Consent items include appointment to Planning Board, termination of a restrictive covenant and an easement, a mutual aid agreement with USF, and a real property license agreement with Solar Bear LLC.

• Public hearing for second reading of Duke Energy franchise agreement
• First reading of ordinance updating wastewater discharge permit fees and structure
• Appoint Miriah Herring to Planning Board for term through Nov 2028
• Terminate restrictive covenant at 4091 Bear Den Drive
• Authorize mutual aid agreement with USF for security at sporting events

City Commission Directive

The City Commission adopted a new Duke Energy franchise agreement and introduced an ordinance to update wastewater discharge permit fees. They also approved appointments, a mutual aid agreement with USF, and a license agreement with Solar Bear LLC. Citizen requests included directing staff to partner with Duke Energy on education and installing signage for the parking garage.

• Adoption of Duke Energy franchise agreement (Ordinance 2026-19)
• First reading of wastewater discharge fee ordinance (public hearing July 21)
• Appointment of Miriah Herring to Planning Board
• Mutual aid agreement with University of South Florida for police at sporting events
• License agreement with Solar Bear LLC for city property

Cancelled Special Magistrate