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Largo public meetings in 2022

51 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 20, 2022 · 06:00 PM

City Commission Directive

Largo City Commission approves road, manhole, and software contracts

The City Commission reviewed and approved several administrative and consent docket items. Key actions included authorizing large-scale infrastructure rehabilitation and various technology and service contracts.

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Commission Chambers
Tue Dec 20, 2022 · 06:00 PM

City Commission

Largo City Commission to consider road rehabilitation and software contracts

The City Commission will review several consent docket items, including board appointments and fee extensions. Major discussions include multi-million dollar contracts for road infrastructure and manhole rehabilitation.

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Commission Chambers
Thu Dec 15, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Planning Board

Largo Planning Board discusses code amendments to support affordable housing

The Board is reviewing proposed changes to the Comprehensive Development Code to streamline the affordable housing approval process. The amendments include removing density caps, replacing development agreements with density bonus agreements, and allowing rebuilding on certain non-conforming lots.

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Commission Chambers
Tue Dec 13, 2022 · 04:00 PM

Commission Work Session

Commission to review 2022 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee report

The City Commission will discuss recommendations from the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee regarding 11 potential housing incentives. The Commission is asked to provide direction on which recommendations to implement in the 2022-2025 Local Housing Assistance Plan.

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Community Room
Tue Dec 13, 2022 · 04:00 PM

Commission Work Session Directive

Commission reviews affordable housing report and body camera program

The Commission held a work session to review several presentations and reports. Key discussions included the 2022 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Report and a demonstration of the Body Worn Camera Program.

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Mon Dec 12, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board

Largo CRA Advisory Board reviews 2022 annual report and upcoming projects

The Board reviewed the draft Fiscal Year 2022 Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report and discussed upcoming major capital projects. Discussions included the Horizon West Bay project, the Clearwater-Largo Road expansion, and upcoming November 2022 ballot items.

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Community Room
Mon Dec 12, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Community Development Advisory Board

Largo CDAB discusses CDBG action plan and affordable housing code amendments

The Community Development Advisory Board is reviewing the FY 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan. The meeting also includes presentations on neighborhood grants and proposed changes to the Comprehensive Development Code regarding affordable housing.

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Community Room
Thu Dec 8, 2022 · 01:30 PM

Special Magistrate

Largo Special Magistrate reviews code violations and compliance updates

The Special Magistrate met to review cases involving building permit violations, plumbing issues, and property maintenance. The session included accepting affidavits of compliance for resolved cases and issuing new orders for non-compliant properties.

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Commission Chambers
Wed Dec 7, 2022 · 04:30 PM

Youth Leadership Council

Youth Leadership Council discusses legislative trips and service projects

The council is preparing for the Legislative Action Days Program in Tallahassee scheduled for April 4-5, 2023. Members are also discussing potential community service project ideas for 2023.

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Commission Chambers
Tue Dec 6, 2022 · 06:00 PM

City Commission

Largo City Commission to discuss property sales and various municipal contracts

The City Commission will consider several legislative matters, including the purchase of the Pinecrest Golf Course property and the conveyance of real property to Pinellas County. The agenda also includes numerous board appointments and various service contracts for city departments.

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Commission Chambers
Tue Dec 6, 2022 · 06:00 PM

City Commission Directive

Largo Commission approves Pinecrest Golf Course purchase and ARPA safety net funding

The City Commission approved a $605,500 purchase agreement for the Pinecrest Golf Course property and authorized $650,000 in ARPA funds for safety net grant applicants. The meeting also included the adoption of several ordinances regarding property conveyances and the renewal of economic development tax exemptions.

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Commission Chambers
Mon Dec 5, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board

Largo board discusses homelessness, pool renovations, and strategic planning

The Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board reviewed updates on the Southwest Pool project and the Central Park Performing Arts Center. Members discussed department responses to homelessness in Largo Central Park and the rollout of a new strategic plan.

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Central Park Performing Arts Center
Tue Nov 15, 2022 · 06:00 PM

City Commission Directive

Largo City Commission approves budget amendments and infrastructure agreements

The City Commission met to approve several budget amendments, including $581,700 for Hurricane Ian emergency response. The body also authorized various service contracts and infrastructure projects, such as canal improvements and drainage studies.

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Commission Chambers
Tue Nov 15, 2022 · 06:00 PM

City Commission

Largo City Commission to swear in new commissioners and approve various city contracts

The City Commission will swear in newly elected commissioners and a promoted police sergeant. The meeting includes several consent docket items regarding infrastructure, technology services, and budget amendments.

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Commission Chambers
Thu Nov 10, 2022 · 01:30 PM

Special Magistrate

Largo Special Magistrate to review code enforcement compliance and new violations

The Special Magistrate will review several cases regarding building permit violations and property maintenance. The agenda includes accepting affidavits of compliance for resolved cases and addressing non-compliant properties facing fines or first orders.

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Commission Chambers
Wed Nov 9, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Committee to vote on the 2022 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Report

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet to review and vote on its annual report containing housing incentive recommendations. These recommendations will be presented to the Largo City Commission for direction on implementation.

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Community Room
Wed Nov 2, 2022 · 04:30 PM

Youth Leadership Council

Youth Leadership Council discusses service projects and volunteering

The Youth Leadership Council met to introduce new members and discuss upcoming activities. The council discussed a service project and volunteering opportunities for holiday events.

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The Shourai
Tue Nov 1, 2022 · 06:00 PM

City Commission Directive

Largo Commission approves multi-million dollar infrastructure and vehicle contracts

The City Commission reviewed several budget amendments and administrative contracts. Key actions included approving large expenditures for public works vehicles, sewer rehabilitation, and emergency response funds.

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Commission Chambers
Tue Nov 1, 2022 · 05:00 PM

Audit Committee

Largo Audit Committee to discuss audit scope and plan

The Audit Committee will meet to review the audit plan and scope. Members will also discuss steps taken to address previous audit findings and review new regulatory or accounting changes.

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Conference Room B - Largo City Hall
Tue Nov 1, 2022 · 06:00 PM

City Commission

Largo City Commission discusses infrastructure, vehicle, and budget items

The City Commission will review several consent docket items regarding municipal purchases and infrastructure maintenance. The meeting also includes legislative matters such as budget amendments for Hurricane Ian response and vehicle maintenance.

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Commission Chambers
Thu Oct 27, 2022 · 01:30 PM

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

Largo Code Enforcement Board to hear multiple property violation cases

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board will conduct hearings regarding various property violations, including building without permits, excessive weeds, and improper maintenance. The board will also consider requests for fine reductions for specific cases.

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Commission Chambers
Mon Oct 24, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board

Board discusses park homelessness, pool updates, and strategic plan

The Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board will hear presentations regarding November ballot items and Porter Development. The meeting includes updates on the Southwest Pool Project, CPPAC Project, and a teen gathering area. Members will also review a presentation of the Strategic Plan.

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City Hall Community Room
Mon Oct 24, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Community Development Advisory Board

Proposed changes to streamline affordable housing development in Largo

The Community Development Advisory Board is reviewing proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Development Code to support affordable housing. The changes aim to remove unit caps, replace development agreements with density bonus agreements, and increase density limits. The item is currently for informational purposes only.

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Innovision Cafe
Thu Oct 20, 2022 · 05:00 PM

Library Advocacy Board

Library Advocacy Board to discuss policy and program reconsideration

The Library Advocacy Board will review monthly reports from the Library Director and discuss old business regarding the Friends of the Largo Library and the Greater Largo Library Foundation. The board will also consider a request for reconsideration regarding 'Twas the Night Before Pride' and discuss policy.

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Jenkins Room A
Tue Oct 18, 2022 · 06:00 PM

City Commission Directive

Largo Commission approves housing funds and development agreements

The City Commission met to approve several administrative and legislative items. Key actions included deciding the distribution method for $400,000 in ARPA affordable housing funds and authorizing a development agreement for 14550 Walsingham Road.

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Commission Chambers
Tue Oct 18, 2022 · 06:00 PM

City Commission

Largo City Commission discusses housing funds and police vehicle purchases

The City Commission will consider several administrative and legislative items, including the distribution of $400,000 in ARPA affordable housing funds. The agenda also includes discussions on police vehicle replacements and a new development agreement for Walsingham Road.

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Commission Chambers
Wed Oct 12, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Committee reviews fee waivers and infrastructure capacity for affordable housing

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is reviewing recommendations regarding fee waivers and infrastructure capacity. The committee will discuss results from local impact fee and building permit fee studies to determine potential incentives for developers.

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Community Room
Tue Oct 11, 2022 · 04:00 PM

Commission Work Session Directive

Commission discusses new local vendor purchasing policy

The Commission held a work session to discuss a proposed Local Preference Purchasing Policy. There was a consensus to move forward with creating this policy for implementation in FY 2024 using percentage-based thresholds for local vendors.

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Community Room
Tue Oct 11, 2022 · 04:00 PM

Commission Work Session

Commission discusses potential local preference purchasing policy

The City Commission is reviewing research regarding a policy that would give preference to local suppliers for city purchases. Staff presented various considerations, including potential impacts on pricing, administrative workloads, and how to define 'local' vendors.

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Community Room
Thu Oct 6, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Planning Board

Largo Planning Board discusses vehicle storage and upcoming November elections

The Board reviewed a request for a stock vehicle storage facility at 6507 139th Avenue North. City Manager Henry Schubert also provided an overview of three upcoming referendum questions on the November 8 ballot.

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Commission Chambers
Tue Oct 4, 2022 · 06:00 PM

City Commission

Largo City Commission discusses vehicle purchases and hurricane relief measures

The City Commission is reviewing several administrative and consent items, including large vehicle purchases for public works, police, and fire departments. The agenda also includes a resolution to waive certain permits and fees due to Hurricane Ian damage and a public hearing regarding the Vision Zero comprehensive plan amendment.

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Commission Chambers
Tue Oct 4, 2022 · 06:00 PM

City Commission Directive

Largo Commission approves over $4 million for new police, fire, and public works vehicles

The City Commission approved several consent docket items, including major vehicle purchases and utility service contracts. The Commission also adopted a comprehensive plan amendment and approved fee waivers following Hurricane Ian.

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Mon Oct 3, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Finance Advisory Board

Largo Finance Board moves playground funding to sales tax and tables grant discussion

The Finance Advisory Board discussed various capital improvement projects and utility rate assumptions. Members voted to move funding for the Largo Central Park Playground from the General Fund to the Local Option Sales Tax and decided to table discussions on Community-Driven Grants due to construction cost uncertainty.

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Community Room
Thu Sep 29, 2022 · 01:30 PM

Canceled - Municipal Code Enforcement Board

Largo Municipal Code Enforcement Board meeting canceled due to Hurricane Ian

The scheduled meeting for September 29, 2022, was canceled due to Hurricane Ian. The agenda included various code enforcement cases regarding weeds, debris, and building permits.

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Commission Chambers
Mon Sep 26, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board

CRA Advisory Board reviews West Bay Drive budget and housing grant

The board will review the FY 2023 West Bay Drive CRA tentative budget and a presentation on ballot items. Members will also receive an update on the Clearwater-Largo Road expansion.

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Community Room
Mon Sep 26, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board

Board discusses 2023 budget and upcoming community survey development

The Board reviewed a proposed 2023 budget focused on facility maintenance and strategic planning. Members also discussed developing questions for a 2023 community-wide survey regarding parks and services.

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Central Park Performing Arts Center
Tue Sep 20, 2022 · 06:00 PM

City Commission Directive

Largo Commission adopts 2023 fiscal year budget and property tax rate

The City Commission adopted the final budget and property tax rate for Fiscal Year 2023. The Commission also approved several contracts for services and recreation center redesigns.

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Commission Chambers
Tue Sep 20, 2022 · 06:00 PM

City Commission

Largo Commission to adopt 2023 property tax rate and final budget

The City Commission will hold public hearings to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and establish the property tax rate. The meeting also includes discussions on recreation center redesign contracts and city employee travel policies.

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Commission Chambers
Wed Sep 14, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Committee reviews housing incentives and density bonuses

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is reviewing recommendations for affordable housing incentives. Discussions include density bonuses, locational criteria near transportation hubs, and modifications to street and parking requirements.

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Community Room
Tue Sep 13, 2022 · 04:00 PM

Commission Work Session Directive

Largo Commission discusses parking policies and pet sale regulations

The Commission held a work session to review legislative updates and strategic plans. Members reached a consensus to support updates to residential parking regulations and decided not to request changes to pet sale regulations.

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Community Room
Tue Sep 13, 2022 · 04:00 PM

Commission Work Session

Largo Commission reviews legislative updates and fire rescue strategic plan

The Commission will review a recap of the 2022 Florida Legislative session and a new five-year strategic plan for Largo Fire Rescue. The meeting also includes discussions regarding residential parking policies and regulations for the commercial sale of dogs and cats.

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Community Room
Thu Sep 8, 2022 · 01:30 PM

Special Magistrate

Largo Special Magistrate to hear code enforcement and compliance cases

The Special Magistrate will review affidavits of compliance for two properties and hear a second order regarding non-compliance for Alpha Food Equipment LLC. The body will also conduct a first hearing for Missouri - Largo LLC regarding building without permits.

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Commission Chambers
Wed Sep 7, 2022 · 04:00 PM

Youth Leadership Council

Youth Leadership Council discusses upcoming community events and presentations

The Youth Leadership Council will meet to discuss several upcoming community initiatives. Items include an election presentation, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and various community events.

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Commission Chambers
Tue Sep 6, 2022 · 06:00 PM

City Commission Directive

Largo Commission adopts FY 2023 tentative budget and sets property tax rate

The City Commission adopted a tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2023 and held a first reading for a new property tax rate of 5.5200 mills. The meeting also included several budget amendments and approvals for infrastructure and design services.

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Commission Chambers
Tue Sep 6, 2022 · 06:00 PM

City Commission

Largo Commission to discuss 2023 property tax rates and tentative budget

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding the first reading of Ordinance No. 2022-65 to establish the FY 2023 property tax rate. The meeting also includes the adoption of a tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year and several budget amendments.

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Commission Chambers
Thu Sep 1, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Planning Board

Largo Planning Board discusses K-9 training structures and rehab facility use

The Board reviewed a request for a K-9 training compound at the Environmental Services property and a conditional use for a rehabilitation facility. The meeting also included an overview of upcoming election ballot measures.

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Commission Chambers
Thu Aug 25, 2022 · 01:30 PM

Municipal Code Enforcement Board

Largo Code Enforcement Board reviews fine reduction requests and new violations

The Board will hear requests to reduce fines for several properties involving inoperable vehicles and building code violations. The meeting also includes first hearings for new notices of violation regarding unpermitted construction and weeds.

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Commission Chambers
Thu Aug 18, 2022 · 05:00 PM

Library Advocacy Board

Library Advocacy Board reviews statistics and FY 2023 budget overview

The Library Advocacy Board will review the Library Director's statistics dashboard report. The meeting also includes a budget overview for fiscal year 2023 and a presentation regarding the Largo ballot and election.

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Jenkins Room A
Tue Aug 16, 2022 · 06:00 PM

City Commission

Largo City Commission to discuss affordable housing and budget amendments

The City Commission will consider an additional $840,000 funding commitment for affordable housing development with Seminole Square Partners, LLC. The meeting also includes several budget amendments and ordinances regarding right-of-way vacancies and bond debt service.

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Commission Chambers
Thu Aug 11, 2022 · 01:30 PM

Special Magistrate

Largo Special Magistrate to hear code enforcement cases

The Special Magistrate will review several code enforcement cases involving property violations. The agenda includes reviewing affidavits of compliance for resolved issues and holding hearings for new or repeat violations.

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Commission Chambers
Wed Aug 10, 2022 · 06:00 PM

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Largo AHAC reviews affordable housing incentives and internal policies

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to select leadership and review recommendations for housing incentives. Discussions include expedited permitting processes, land inventory for affordable housing, and policies to manage housing costs.

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Community Room