Largo public meetings in 2024
67 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission Directive
The Largo City Commission held a regular meeting on December 17, 2024, taking action on several items. They adopted a second reading of an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Development Code to implement the Housing for All Initiative, and denied an ordinance regulating outdoor social service events. The commission also approved consent items including equipment purchases, service agreements, and appointments, as well as resolutions for hurricane-related federal aid and a housing incentive agreement.
- Ordinance No. 2024-47 (outdoor social service events) denied 4-3
- Ordinance No. 2025-01 (Housing for All code amendments) adopted 7-0
- Approved $523,200 computer equipment purchase from CDWG
- Approved $609,000 60-month internet service agreement with WOW! Business
- Approved $944,800 design contract with Pennoni Associates for pavement work
City Commission
The Largo City Commission will hold public hearings on two ordinances: one regulating outdoor social service events and another amending the Comprehensive Development Code to implement the Housing for All Initiative. The Commission will also consider resolutions authorizing the city manager to enter into agreements with the state for hurricane disaster aid, and will vote on several consent items including equipment purchases and service contracts.
- Ordinance No. 2024-47 (second reading) regulating outdoor social service events
- Ordinance No. 2025-01 (second reading) amending the Comprehensive Development Code for the Housing for All Initiative
- Resolution No. 2415, 2416, 2417 authorizing agreements with the State of Florida for hurricane Debby, Helene, and Milton public assistance
- Authorization to purchase computer equipment from CDWG for $523,200
- Authorization for 60-month WOW! Business internet and ethernet service for $609,000
Canceled Special Magistrate
This meeting of the Municipal Special Magistrate is cancelled. No cases will be heard, and no minutes will be approved. The next special magistrate hearing is scheduled for January 9, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers.
- Meeting cancelled
- Next hearing set for January 9, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
Commission Work Session Directive
The Largo City Commission is holding a work session to receive presentations and discuss several items, including the 2024 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Report, a Senior Housing Action Plan, and the 2025 State & Federal Legislative Action Agendas. The commission will also hear an update on Horizon Leasing from Colliers International. No formal action items are listed, but consensus may be reached on supporting the report and legislative agendas.
- 2024 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Report - consensus to support
- Senior Housing Action Plan presentation from Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas
- 2025 State & Federal Legislative Action Agendas - consensus to support
- Horizon Leasing update by Colliers International
Commission Work Session
The Largo City Commission will hear presentations on the 2024 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Report, a Senior Housing Action Plan, 2025 legislative agendas, and a leasing update. The Commission will provide direction on which affordable housing incentive recommendations to implement, which will be incorporated into the city's housing plan.
- 2024 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Report with 11 incentive recommendations
- Senior Housing Action Plan presentation from Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas
- 2025 State & Federal Legislative Action Agendas
- Horizon Leasing update by Colliers International
- Board/committee reports from Forward Pinellas, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, and others
Community Development Advisory Board
The Community Development Advisory Board will hold a routine meeting with organizational matters, including approving the agenda and minutes from August 26, 2024, introducing new board member Thomas McGuire, and electing the board chair and vice-chair for calendar year 2025. Public comment is scheduled, and board members may raise old or new business. The meeting is largely procedural.
- Election of Board Chair and Vice-Chair for CY 2025
- Introduction of new board member Thomas McGuire
- Approval of minutes from August 26, 2024
- Public comment period
- Next joint CRAAB/CDAB meeting set for January 27, 2025
Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, introduce new board member David Brennan, and review the draft 2024 CRA Annual Report. The board will also hold its annual potluck dinner and discuss old business, including the Southwest Pool project completion date of May 2025.
- Introduce new CRAAB Board Member David Brennan
- Review draft CRA Annual Report 2024
- Annual Potluck Dinner
- Southwest Pool project completion expected May 2025
- Next joint CRAAB/CDAB meeting January 27, 2025
Municipal Code Enforcement Board
The Largo Municipal Code Enforcement Board will meet to handle code enforcement cases, including consent docket items, public hearings on non-compliance, requests for fine reductions, and first orders for new violations. The board will also re-appoint two members and approve prior meeting minutes. Cases involve property maintenance issues like inoperative vehicles, building without permits, and exterior structure violations.
- Fine reduction request for $48,200 (Dandy Mac LLC, 1597 Shirley Pl) and $2,800 (Michael M LePak, 1507 10th St NW)
- Second orders for non-compliance with daily fines up to $250 (e.g., Kathleen E Carter, 12809 128th Ave N)
- First orders for new violations, including portable storage containers at 8051 Ulmerton Rd and building without permits at 10289 128th Ter
- Consent docket: two properties came into compliance with no fines due
- Re-appointment of board members Roxana Marsh and Roberta Hosken
Planning Board
The Largo Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use request (CU-24-0003) to formally allow the continuation of commercial uses at DeGeorge Plaza, a legacy strip center at 12650 Starkey Road. The board will also vote on new leadership and approve the October 2024 minutes.
- Conditional use request CU-24-0003 for DeGeorge Plaza (12650 Starkey Road) to allow commercial uses like retail, offices, gym, and doctor's office under the Commercial General classification.
- Election of new Chair and Vice Chair for the Planning Board.
- Approval of minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting.
City Commission Directive
The Largo City Commission met on December 3, 2024, and approved a consent docket and a major road contract. The most consequential item was awarding a $2,525,000 contract for neighborhood roadway and infrastructure improvements in the Valencia Dr area. The meeting also included ceremonial items, citizen comment, and approval of minutes and agenda.
- Awarded Contract No. 24-B-799 for Valencia Dr area improvements to Keystone Excavators, Inc. for $2,283,522 plus $241,478 contingency (total $2,525,000)
- Approved $155,000 purchase of SQL Server Enterprise Cores from Crayon Software Experts, LLC
- Approved approximately $85,700 for Motorola Solutions warranty service agreements
- Renewed School Resource Officer agreement with Pinellas Academy of Math and Science for 2024-2025
- Appointed Thomas McGuire to Community Development Advisory Board and John Stransky to Finance Advisory Board
City Commission
The Largo City Commission will consider awarding a $2,525,000 contract for neighborhood roadway and infrastructure improvements in the Valencia Dr area, along with several consent items including software and equipment purchases. The agenda also includes ceremonial recognitions and appointments to advisory boards. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Award Contract No. 24-B-799 for Valencia Dr area improvements to Keystone Excavators, Inc. for $2,283,522 plus $241,478 contingency (total $2,525,000)
- Purchase SQL Server Enterprise Cores from Crayon Software Experts, LLC for $155,000
- Purchase warranty service agreements from Motorola Solutions for approximately $85,700
- Renew School Resource Officer agreement with Pinellas Academy of Math and Science for 2024-2025
- Appointments to Community Development and Finance Advisory Boards
Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board
The Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board is meeting to discuss project updates, plan focus groups and surveys, and review holiday events. The agenda includes approval of October minutes, old business on park projects, and new business on community engagement and seasonal activities.
- Approval of October 28, 2024 meeting minutes
- Project updates: Southwest Pool, CPPAC, Largo Central Park Restroom, Train Shed, McGough Boardwalk
- Discussion of department focus groups and surveys scheduled for February
- Holiday light plan and events in Largo Central Park, Ulmer Park, and West Bay Drive
City Commission Directive
The Largo City Commission approved a consent docket including a $1.08M construction contract for the Train Shed Building, multiple police vehicle purchases totaling over $2.3M, and other expenditures. They also adopted several ordinances, including land use changes and alcohol regulation updates, and approved a $2.15M road construction contract for Rosery Road.
- Awarded RFQ No. 24-B-814 for Train Shed Building to Qualis General Contractors, LLC for $1,082,605.75 plus $162,391 contingency
- Authorized purchase of 32 replacement police vehicles from Duval Ford for $1,984,800
- Adopted Ordinance 2024-40 changing Future Land Use at 2565 Haines Bayshore Road from Residential Low to Commercial General
- Approved contract for Rosery Road improvements to Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. for $2,150,070 plus $325,508 contingency
- Approved five-year recyclables processing contract with Recycling Services of Florida for $568,425 per year
City Commission
The Largo City Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 19, 2024, with a consent docket of routine purchases and contracts, public hearings on land use and alcohol regulations, and several legislative items including a city manager contract amendment and a new recycling contract. The agenda includes ceremonial recognitions and the swearing in of newly elected commissioners.
- Award of $1,082,605.75 construction contract for the Train Shed Building to Qualis General Contractors, LLC
- Purchase of 32 replacement police vehicles for $1,984,800 and other police equipment totaling over $2.3 million
- Approval of $2,778,972 renewal of Workday software contract
- Ordinance to update alcohol distance separation standards and locations for on-premises sales
- First reading of ordinance to regulate outdoor social service events
Special Magistrate
The Largo Special Magistrate will hold a public hearing on November 14, 2024, to address code enforcement violations. Five property owners are on the agenda for second orders due to non-compliance, with daily fines ranging from $100 to $150. The magistrate will also consider two first orders for new violations and any requests for fine reductions.
- CE2023-01804: Dimensional LLC, 3395 East Bay Dr, $100/day fine for unpermitted parking lot resurfacing
- CE2023-01994: Craig Holdings LLC, 1701 S. Belcher Rd, $100/day fine for unpermitted nitrogen storage tank
- CE2024-00265: Samole & Associates PLLC, 1300 Cove Cay Dr, $100/day fine for plumbing/electrical violations
- CE2024-00353: Innovative Sight and Sound LLC, 13120 66th St. N, $150/day fine for exterior/interior structure and electrical violations
- CE2024-00347: 2905 East Bay Drive LLC, 2905 East Bay Dr, $100/day fine for inoperative vehicles and site plan violations
City Commission Directive
The Largo City Commission is meeting to consider a single legislative matter: approval of the first amendment to an agreement for disaster debris collection and removal services under the Pinellas County cooperative contract. The item was approved by a 7-0 vote.
- Approval of first amendment to disaster debris collection and removal services agreement
- Contract amount: $3,154,490
- Part of Pinellas County Cooperative Contract RFP No. 22-617-P(AJM)
- Approved 7-0
Commission Work Session Directive
The Largo Commission work session includes a request to hold a closed-door session on Nov. 19 to discuss pending litigation, requiring consensus support. An update on the Seminole Boulevard Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4) project will be presented. Board and committee reports will be given by various commissioners and the mayor. No action items are listed.
- Request for closed door session at 5:00 PM on Nov. 19 to discuss pending litigation
- Seminole Boulevard Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4) project update
- Board/committee reports from Pinellas Continuum of Care, Forward Pinellas, Suncoast League of Cities, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, Area Agency on Aging
Special City Commission
The Largo City Commission is considering approving a $3,154,490 amendment to its disaster debris removal contract with DRC Emergency Services, LLC. The amendment raises rates for debris collection and removal services in response to the high demand and increased market costs following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The new rates are temporary, expiring April 1, 2025, and are intended to help the city meet FEMA's 90-day deadline for full reimbursement.
- Approval of first amendment to disaster debris removal agreement with DRC Emergency Services, LLC for $3,154,490
- New rates include $14.98 per cubic yard for loading and hauling vegetative debris
- Rates effective only until April 1, 2025
- City estimates over 200,000 cubic yards of debris from the hurricanes
- Rate increase is to ensure FEMA 100% reimbursement within 90 days
Commission Work Session
The Largo City Commission is holding a work session to discuss two items: a request to schedule a closed-door session for pending litigation (Nguyen v City of Largo) and a presentation on the Seminole Boulevard Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4) project, which includes safety recommendations for the corridor between Ulmerton Road and 8th Ave SW. The litigation item requires a consensus vote; the safety project is for presentation only.
- Request for closed-door session on Nov 19 at 5 PM to discuss Nguyen v City of Largo
- Seminole Boulevard SS4 project update with safety recommendations from Fehr & Peers
- Project corridor: Seminole Boulevard between Ulmerton Road and 8th Ave SW
- Grant funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, resolution adopted Aug 2, 2022
Planning Board
The Largo Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a Class II conditional use request to convert the existing Midway Manor assisted living facility at 1754 Ensley Avenue into a 50-bed inpatient and outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment center operated by Banyan Treatment Centers. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting. The agenda includes no other substantive items beyond these two actions.
- Conditional use CU-24-0004 for 1754 Ensley Avenue: convert assisted living facility to 50-bed rehab center
- Applicant: Harb Enterprises LLC, represented by Travis Moore Hearne
- Existing 16,744 sq ft building; no new construction proposed
- Facility would operate 24/7; parking remains at 20 spaces
- Approval of October 3, 2024 meeting minutes
Municipal Code Enforcement Board
The Largo Municipal Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on 17 code enforcement cases, including first orders, second orders, and a request to reduce a $84,450 fine. The board will also consider minutes from July and August meetings and discuss upcoming meeting schedules and Hurricane Helene involvement.
- Fine reduction request for $84,450 (CE2021-00290) at 1318 5th Terr NW
- Repeat violation fine of $3,000 due at 8051 Ulmerton Rd (CE2024-00790)
- Second order for $2,800 in fines at 1507 10th St NW (CE2023-01362)
- First orders for building without permits at 1254 8th Ave NE, 613 1st Ave NE, 795 Corvette Dr, 1251 7th Ave NE
- Weed and debris violations at 401 and 405 8th Ave NE (Coastal Line Homes LLC)
Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board
The Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board will discuss department focus groups/surveys, storm response and impact, and the holiday light plan. The agenda also includes approval of the September 23, 2024 minutes and project updates.
- Approval of September 23, 2024 minutes
- Discussion of department focus groups/surveys
- RPA storm response and impact discussion
- Holiday light plan discussion
- Project updates
Canceled -Community Development Advisory Board
The Community Development Advisory Board meeting scheduled for October 28, 2024, is canceled. The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will meet at 6:00 pm instead. The next joint CRAAB/CDAB meeting is December 9, 2024; there will be no meeting in November.
- Meeting canceled
- Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board to meet at 6:00 pm
- Next joint CRAAB/CDAB meeting December 9, 2024
- No meeting in November
Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will hear presentations on the Advantage Alternate 19 Investment Corridor Strategy, the West Bay Drive Community Redevelopment District, and the expansion of the Clearwater Largo Road Community Redevelopment District. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the September 30, 2024 meeting. Public comment is limited to agenda items, with a three-minute speaking limit.
- Presentation on Advantage Alternate 19 Investment Corridor Strategy
- Update on West Bay Drive Community Redevelopment District
- Update on expansion of Clearwater Largo Road Community Redevelopment District
- Approval of minutes from September 30, 2024 meeting
Library Advocacy Board
The Library Advocacy Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear guest speakers including the city manager and borrower services manager, receive a library director report, and get updates from the Friends of the Largo Library and the Greater Largo Library Foundation. The agenda is largely informational with no major decisions listed.
- Approval of minutes from August 15, 2024
- Guest speaker: John Curp, City Manager
- Guest speaker: Aileen Valdes, Borrower Services Manager
- Library Director Report
- Updates from Friends of the Largo Library and Greater Largo Library Foundation
City Commission Directive
The Largo City Commission approved a consent docket including over $5 million in equipment purchases, several fee waivers and reductions for hurricane damage, a state of local emergency, and a moratorium on temporary event fees for November. They also denied a development agreement amendment for the 500-600 blocks of West Bay Drive and approved first reading of an ordinance updating team member employment guidelines.
- Approved purchase of five replacement front loaders for Solid Waste from Florida Kenworth, $2,133,690
- Approved purchase of new fire rescue vehicles from Alan Jay Fleet Sales and Ten8 Fire Equipment, $1,678,800
- Approved resolutions reducing or waiving permit fees in response to Hurricane Helene and Milton damage
- Approved Resolution 2414 declaring a state of local emergency
- Denied first amendment to development agreement for 500-600 West Bay Drive
City Commission
The Largo City Commission is meeting to consider several administrative and financial items, including resolutions to reduce or waive permit fees in response to Hurricane Helene and Milton, and a first reading of an ordinance updating team member employment guidelines. The consent docket includes multiple equipment purchases and contract approvals, such as five replacement front loaders for $2,133,690 and new fire rescue vehicles for $1,678,800. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a development agreement amendment for properties on West Bay Drive and a staff update on the city's storm response.
- Resolution Nos. 2408-2410: Reduce/waive permit fees for Hurricane Helene damage
- Resolution Nos. 2411-2413: Reduce/waive permit fees for Hurricane Milton damage
- Purchase five replacement front loaders for Public Works Solid Waste from Florida Kenworth, $2,133,690
- Purchase new fire rescue vehicles from Alan Jay Fleet Sales and Ten8 Fire Equipment, $1,678,800
- First Amendment to Development Agreement for 500-600 West Bay Drive (DA21-002)
Canceled Special Magistrate
The Municipal Special Magistrate hearing scheduled for October 10, 2024, is canceled because of Hurricane Milton. The agenda includes approval of minutes from August 8, 2024, and notes that no cases are on the consent docket or reduction requests. The next hearing is set for November 14, 2024.
- Hearing canceled due to Hurricane Milton
- Approval of minutes from August 8, 2024
- No cases on consent docket or reduction requests
- Next hearing scheduled for November 14, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
Commission Work Session
The Largo City Commission will hear a presentation on the 2024-2025 Senior Housing Community Action Plan from the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas, which outlines strategies to address senior affordable housing and homelessness. The commission will also discuss whether to update the city's short-term vacation rental ordinance to reflect current practices and add registration and renewal fees, potentially funding a dedicated inspection officer. Board and committee reports will be given, and commissioners may raise other items.
- Senior Housing Action Plan presentation (Agenda Memo #24-404)
- Short-term vacation rentals discussion: possible ordinance update and registration/renewal fees (Agenda Memo #24-450)
- Over 350 STVR cases handled since FY 2020; DBPR lists over 600 STVRs with Largo addresses; Partners for Economic Solutions estimated nearly 1,000 STVRs in city limits
- Current STVR ordinance (Section 15.18) requires life/safety compliance, occupancy limits, parking, and designated responsible party
- Board/committee reports from Forward Pinellas, Pinellas Continuum of Care, Suncoast League of Cities, PSTA, and Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
Planning Board
The Largo Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a comprehensive amendment to the City's Development Code, known as the Housing for All Initiative, which aims to expand housing options and address affordability. The board will also discuss election information and its own rules of procedure. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Public hearing on CDCA24-007 (Ordinance No. 2025-01) to amend the Comprehensive Development Code for the Housing for All Initiative
- Proposal to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) city-wide on residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties
- Creation of new 'small-type' and 'medium-type' housing categories (duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, cottage courts)
- Presentation on 'What's on the Largo Ballot: A Local Election Overview and QA'
- Discussion of Planning Board Rules of Procedure with Attorney Daiker
City Commission Directive
The Largo City Commission approved a consent docket with over $8 million in contracts for sewer, road, and park projects, plus a waiver of permit fees for storm-related repairs due to Hurricane Helene. They also adopted ordinances on affordable housing and alcohol regulations, and authorized borrowing for the Horizon City Hall project. Two commissioners were absent.
- Approved $3,252,100 for sanitary sewer, reclaimed water, and stormwater repair (Bid 24-B-804)
- Approved $1,802,100 for manhole rehabilitation services (Bid 24-B-775)
- Approved $1,790,100 for pavement and roadway rehabilitation (Bid 24-B-805)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-02 donating residential lot at 304 4th Ave SW for affordable housing
- Waived permit fees for repairs due to Hurricane Helene damage
Audit Committee
The Largo Audit Committee will meet to review the city's progress on prior audit findings, discuss changes from the previous year, and consider new regulatory or accounting standards. They will also discuss the audit scope and plan, and set the frequency of future meetings. The agenda includes approval of the March 2024 minutes and public comment.
- Review of Finance Department actions on prior audit findings
- Discussion of new regulatory changes and accounting standards
- Review of audit scope and plan
- Approval of March 12, 2024 meeting minutes
- Public comment period
City Commission
The Largo City Commission is meeting to approve a consent docket with numerous infrastructure and service contracts, including over $8 million in sewer, road, and rehabilitation work, plus a $177,700 mental health services contract. They will also hold public hearings on a transfer of development rights for Waterchase Apartments and a residential lot donation for affordable housing. Legislative matters include authorizing borrowing for the Horizon City Hall project and first readings on alcohol sales location and distance separation ordinance changes.
- Resolution 2402: Waterchase Apartments transfer of development rights
- Ordinance 2025-02: Residential lot donation for affordable housing at 304 4th Ave SW
- Resolution 2399: Authorizing borrowing for Horizon City Hall capital project
- Award of $3,252,100 for sanitary sewer, reclaimed water, and stormwater repair (Bid 24-B-804)
- Award of $1,790,100 for pavement and roadway infrastructure rehabilitation (Bid 24-B-805)
Canceled - Community Development Advisory Board
The Community Development Advisory Board meeting scheduled for September 30, 2024, is canceled. A Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. instead. The next joint CDAB/CRAAB meeting is set for October 28, 2024.
- Meeting canceled
- CRAAB meeting at 6:00 p.m. in Community Room
- Next joint CDAB/CRAAB meeting October 28, 2024
Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board
The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board will hear presentations on the FY2025 West Bay Drive CRA budget, the 506 West Townhomes alternate development standards, and a local election overview. The board will also consider approving the agenda and minutes from June 24, 2024. The meeting is informational, with no formal votes scheduled on the main items.
- FY2025 West Bay Drive CRA budget: $4,033,900 in operating expenditures, ending fund balance $1,676,200
- 506 West Townhomes: 7 single-family townhomes at 501 Evie Lane, alternate development standards for reduced pedestrian zone
- Election overview: Nov 5 ballot includes sale of 14 acres at 201 Highland Avenue North for mixed-use development
- Approval of minutes from June 24, 2024
- Group photo for annual report
Municipal Code Enforcement Board
The September 26, 2024, meeting of the Largo Municipal Code Enforcement Board has been canceled because of Hurricane Helene. The agenda included several code enforcement cases, including second orders, a fine reduction request, and first orders for properties with violations.
- CE2024-00465: Revocable Family Trust LLC, 725 16th Ave NW, Clearwater – non-compliance, daily fine $250
- CE2023-01362: Michael M LePak, 1507 10th St NW, Largo – fines due $2,800 for 14 days at $200/day
- CE2021-00290: Anthony Ferraro II / Amber Weinzierl, 1318 5th Terr NW – fine reduction request, $84,450 due
- CE2024-00337: Charles N Davis, 3063 Clifton Ter – first order for weeds, debris, inoperative vehicles
- CE2024-00808: Rogue Investment Properties LLC, 613 1st Ave NE – first order for building without permits
Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board
The Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board will discuss a downtown event plan and entertainment district, receive project updates on the Southwest Pool, train storage building, CPPAC, McGough Boardwalk, and LCP restrooms, and consider confirmation of accreditation. The agenda also includes approval of July 2024 minutes and upcoming October events.
- Downtown Event Plan and Downtown Entertainment District presentation by Kara Piehl
- Southwest Pool Project Update
- Train Storage Building Update
- CPPAC Project Update
- McGough Boardwalk Update
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will consider approving its 2024 report, which recommends changes to city policies to encourage affordable housing production, including expedited permitting, impact fee waivers, and flexible densities. The report will then go to the City Commission for direction. The committee will also get an update on the new Largo Civic Access Portal permitting software.
- Approval of 2024 Affordable Housing Advisory Report with recommendations on 11 incentive categories
- New recommendation: post how-to video for permit applications on city website by Q1 2025
- Update on Largo Civic Access Portal, new permitting and site plan software that went live July 2024
- Prior recommendation to waive parkland impact fees for affordable housing units is implemented
- Review of fee waivers from other jurisdictions ongoing via Advantage Pinellas toolkit
City Commission Directive
The Largo City Commission voted to adopt the FY 2025 property tax rate and final budget, with one commissioner voting against. They also approved a mid-year budget amendment, several consent items, and a community redevelopment district budget. The meeting included ceremonial items and a request to explore a Brownfield grant.
- Ordinance No. 2024-54: FY 2025 property tax rate adopted 6-1 (Smith nay)
- Resolution No. 2406: FY 2025 final budget approved 6-1 (Smith nay)
- Ordinance No. 2024-53: FY 2024 budget amended by $201,900 for operating, capital, personnel needs
- Resolution No. CRA-2024-02: West Bay Drive CRA FY 2025 budget approved
- Software purchase from American Data Group for $53,000 (cloud hosting, online bill pay, solid waste billing)
City Commission
The Largo City Commission will hold public hearings to set the property tax rate and adopt the final budget for Fiscal Year 2025, along with an amendment to the current year's budget. The consent docket includes routine items such as appointments, a mutual aid agreement renewal, and software purchases. Ceremonial items include proclamations and recognitions.
- Ordinance No. 2024-54: Second reading to establish the FY 2025 property tax rate
- Resolution No. 2406: Adopting the final FY 2025 budget
- Ordinance No. 2024-53: Amending FY 2024 budget by $201,900
- Software purchase from American Data Group for $53,000 (cloud hosting, online bill pay, solid waste billing)
- Resolution No. CRA-2024-02: Adopting West Bay Drive CRA FY 2025 budget
Canceled Special Magistrate
This meeting agenda is procedural boilerplate: the September 12, 2024 Special Magistrate hearing in Largo, FL is canceled. No cases, public hearings, or other business will be heard. The next Special Magistrate hearing is scheduled for October 10, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers.
- September 12, 2024 Special Magistrate hearing canceled
- Next Special Magistrate hearing: October 10, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. in Commission Chambers
Commission Work Session Directive
The Largo Commission will discuss renewing the Code Enforcement Foreclosure Program contract and receive reports from various boards. They will also consider requests to explore other law firms for foreclosure work and to map properties involved in foreclosure auctions.
- Consensus to support contract renewal for Code Enforcement Foreclosure Program
- Request to check if other law firms besides Weidner Law Firm can do code enforcement foreclosure work
- Request to map 15 properties sold at foreclosure auction and 36 cases sent to Weidner Law Firm
Commission Work Session
The Largo City Commission will discuss whether to renew the city's contract with the Weidner Law Firm for its code enforcement foreclosure program, which is set to expire in December 2024. The program has recovered over $1.5 million in outstanding liens since 2018, with net proceeds of about $956,000 going to the General Fund. The commission is being asked for direction on the renewal.
- Contract renewal with Weidner Law Firm for code enforcement foreclosure program
- $1,556,204.82 in outstanding liens recovered since 2018
- $482,197.07 in attorney's fees deducted
- $956,354.06 contributed to General Fund
- Angel Fund established in 2021 with over $100,000 used to correct violations
Planning Board
The Largo Planning Board will hold public hearings on five items: a conditional use for a car wash at 9475 Ulmerton Road, a conditional use for a church, a transfer of development rights for Waterchase Apartments, a future land use map amendment, and a code amendment on alcohol distance separation standards. The board will also consider minutes from the August 1, 2024 meeting.
- CU-24-0001: Sunshine Car Wash, 9475 Ulmerton Road, conditional use for site improvements including 8 vacuum spaces and self-service kiosks
- CU-24-0002: ICOT Church, religious institution conditional use in IL district
- TDR24-001: Waterchase Apartments transfer of development rights
- FLUM24-002 (Ordinance No. 2024-44): Future Land Use Map amendment
- CDCA24-005 (Ordinance No. 2024-43): Alcohol distance separation standards and regulations
City Commission Directive
The Largo City Commission approved the FY 2025 tentative budget and property tax rate, along with a consent docket of administrative items including contracts and purchases. They also adopted ordinances amending the comprehensive plan and code, and approved a development agreement and collective bargaining agreement. Several items were approved with dissenting votes, and a public hearing for a residential lot donation is scheduled for October 1.
- Ordinance No. 2024-54: First reading establishing FY 2025 property tax rate (approved 6-1)
- Resolution No. 2405: Adopting tentative FY 2025 budget (approved 6-1)
- Contract with Institute of Police Technology and Management for $31,160.98
- RFQ-24-Q-798: 800 4th Street NW green space design services for $68,938.34
- Emergency wastewater pipe repair on Damrosch Street up to $841,423
City Commission
The Largo City Commission will hold public hearings to set the FY 2025 property tax rate and adopt a tentative budget, and will consider a development agreement for properties on Cleveland Avenue SW. The consent docket includes contracts for police training, school resource officers, design services, and equipment purchases, including a $895,000 fuel tank installation. The agenda is largely routine administrative and financial matters, with no major policy debates.
- Ordinance No. 2024-54: First reading to establish FY 2025 property tax rate
- Resolution No. 2405: Adopting tentative FY 2025 budget
- Contract with Institute of Police Technology and Management for $31,160.98
- Award to E.J. Ward, Inc. for two above-ground fuel tanks at $895,000
- Emergency spending up to $841,423 for Damrosch Street wastewater pipe repair
Municipal Code Enforcement Board
The Largo Municipal Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on code violations, including first-order cases for properties with unpermitted work, short-term rental safety issues, inoperative vehicles, and excessive weeds. The board will also consider consent docket items where owners have complied, and second orders for non-compliance with potential daily fines.
- First-order case CE2024-00505: short-term vacation rental safety violations at 507 Shore Dr
- First-order case CE2024-00790: repeat violation for inoperative vehicles and property maintenance at 8051 Ulmerton Rd
- Second-order case CE2023-01823: non-compliance for building without permits at 1254 8th Ave NE, daily fine $100
- Consent docket: 6 cases with no fines due, including CE2023-01844 at 605/607 13th Ave NW
- First-order case CE2024-00144: multiple violations including unpermitted storage building at 704 4th Ave NW
Community Development Advisory Board
The Community Development Advisory Board will hear a presentation on the structure and responsibilities of the Environmental Services Department, including Environmental Control, Treatment, Collections, Reclaimed Water, and Administration, plus energy upgrades. The board will also consider approving the agenda and minutes from the July 29, 2024 meeting.
- Presentation on Environmental Services Department structure and responsibilities
- Energy upgrades discussion
- Approval of July 29, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning Board Retreat
This is a retreat-style meeting with no votes or public hearings. The Planning Board will receive presentations on countywide planning efforts, an overview of the Planning Division, and a session on Sunshine Law and public records, followed by open discussion.
- Presentation: Countywide Planning Efforts
- Presentation: Planning Division 101
- Presentation: Sunshine Law and Public Records
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to review and make recommendations on a range of affordable housing incentives, including development near transportation hubs, parking and setback requirements, impact fees, infrastructure capacity, accessory dwelling units, and street requirements. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting and the current agenda.
- Review of affordable housing incentives including support for development near transportation hubs
- Discussion of parking and setback requirements
- Consideration of modification of impact fees
- Discussion of reservation of infrastructure capacity
- Review of affordable accessory residential dwelling units and modification of street requirements
City Commission Directive
The Largo City Commission met on August 20, 2024, and approved a consent docket including contracts, reappointments, and a resolution waiving permit fees after Tropical Storm Debby. They adopted an ordinance consolidating office use types, approved a joint use agreement for High Point Park, and continued a development agreement for West Bay Drive to October 15. The meeting also included a first reading of a budget amendment and a housing grant recommendation.
- Approved $722,557 contract for Clearwater-Largo Road BMP Projects Phase I
- Adopted Ordinance 2024-45 consolidating office use types (6-1)
- Approved $201,900 FY 2024 budget amendment (first reading)
- Approved joint use agreement for High Point Park with school and county
- Continued DA21-002 development agreement for 500-600 West Bay Drive to Oct 15
City Commission
The Largo City Commission is meeting to approve a consent docket of routine items, including contracts, reappointments, and a resolution waiving permit fees after Tropical Storm Debby. They will also hold public hearings on a zoning code amendment consolidating office use types and a development agreement amendment for properties on West Bay Drive. The commission will consider a $201,900 budget amendment and a joint use agreement for High Point Park.
- Award of Contract No. 24-B-800 for Clearwater-Largo Road BMP Projects Phase I to Timm Group for $722,557
- Ordinance No. 2024-45 (second reading) to consolidate professional, general, and government office use types
- Ordinance No. 2024-53 (first reading) amending FY 2024 budget by $201,900
- Resolution No. 2404 waiving certain permit fees due to Tropical Storm Debby damage
- Authorization to purchase two 132-ton chillers for Highland Recreation Facility for $314,300
Library Advocacy Board
The Library Advocacy Board is meeting to discuss routine matters including approval of previous minutes, statistical reports, and updates from the Friends of the Largo Library and Greater Largo Library Foundation. They will also review a summer services report and the FY 2025 budget. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of minutes from regular meeting
- Statistical reports from Library Director
- Update from Friends of the Largo Library
- Update from Greater Largo Library Foundation
- Summer Services Report and Budget FY 2025
Commission Work Session Directive
The Largo City Commission held a work session to discuss several items, including an update on the Horizon Leasing project, the FY 2025 budget, and a city-wide strategic plan. The commission reached consensus to make no additional changes to the budget and support the 5.52 millage rate, and also expressed support for the strategic plan update. The agenda included reports from various boards and committees, but no action items were listed.
- Horizon Leasing update presented by Colliers International
- FY 2025 budget direction: consensus to support 5.52 millage rate
- City-wide Strategic Plan update: consensus to support project overview
- Reports from Pinellas Continuum of Care, Forward Pinellas, Suncoast League of Cities, and other boards
Commission Work Session
The Largo City Commission will discuss the FY 2025 budget, including proposed changes and the millage rate, and will receive a leasing update on retail spaces at Horizon West Bay. The Finance Advisory Board has recommended supporting the proposed budget, utility rate increases, and a millage rate of 5.5200 mills. Staff is seeking direction on final expenditure changes and the tax rate before the first public hearing on September 3, 2024.
- FY 2025 budget reconciliation includes $5,174,600 in expenditures, with $1,124,500 in the General Fund
- Proposed millage rate of 5.5200 mills; alternatives range from 5.1897 (rolled-back) to 6.0335 (maximum)
- Funding for a fully electric police pursuit vehicle and updates to police and fire vehicle replacement schedules
- Rebudgeting for capital projects including Valencia Dr neighborhood streets and Largo Central Train Shed
- Horizon West Bay retail leasing update by Colliers International; agreement expires May 3, 2025
Special Magistrate
The Largo Municipal Special Magistrate will hold a public hearing on August 8, 2024, to address code enforcement cases. Two properties face daily fines for building without permits, and three other cases are scheduled for first orders or continuations. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no consent docket or reduction requests.
- CE2023-01807: CLR Holdings LLC, 9420 Ulmerton Rd, $100/day fine for building without permits, non-compliant
- CE2024-00058: Daroslinka Holding LLC, 3150 East Bay Dr, $100/day fine for building without permits, non-compliant
- CE2023-01994: Craig Holdings LLC, 1701 S. Belcher Rd, continued from July hearing
- CE2024-00265: Samole & Associates PLLC, 1300 Cove Cay Dr, continued case with multiple CDC violations
- CE2024-00347: 2905 East Bay Drive LLC, 2905 East Bay Dr, inoperative vehicles and site plan review
City Commission Directive
The Largo City Commission held its regular meeting on August 6, 2024, adopting several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions included adopting an ordinance regulating sleeping and temporary shelters on public rights-of-way, and increasing stormwater, wastewater, and solid waste rates. The commission also approved a resolution supporting a memorial road designation for Staff Sergeant Matthew Sitton and approved various consent items, including contracts and purchases.
- Ordinance 2024-46: Regulating sleeping, lying, or reclining on rights-of-way and temporary shelters on city property (adopted 7-0)
- Ordinance 2024-60: Stormwater utility fee increase per ERU (adopted 7-0)
- Ordinance 2024-61: Wastewater rate increase (adopted 6-1, Smith nay)
- Ordinance 2024-62: Solid waste rate revisions (adopted 7-0)
- ITB 24-B-808: Ashbrook Belt Filter Press Rehabilitation to Alfa Laval, Inc. for $316,600 total
City Commission
The Largo City Commission is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a ban on sleeping or lying on rights-of-way and restrictions on temporary shelters, as well as increases to stormwater, wastewater, and solid waste rates. They will also hold a drawing for ballot positions for the November election and discuss the city manager's performance appraisal.
- Ordinance 2024-46 (2nd reading): Regulating sleeping, lying, or reclining on rights-of-way and temporary shelters on city property
- Ordinance 2024-60 (2nd reading): Increasing stormwater utility fees per ERU
- Ordinance 2024-61 (2nd reading): Increasing certain wastewater rates
- Ordinance 2024-62 (2nd reading): Revising solid waste rates
- Contract awards: $316,600 for Ashbrook Belt Filter Press Rehabilitation; $120,000 for vehicle repairs; $540,000 for tires; $66,795 for Central Park Performing Arts Center ceiling replacement
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings on two items: a first amendment to the development agreement for the mixed-use project on the 500 and 600 blocks of West Bay Drive, and a conditional use request for properties at 13701 and 13707 66th Street North. The board will also consider approval of the July 11, 2024 minutes.
- Amendment to DA21-002 adds land at 145 6th Street NW and vacated rights-of-way, increasing site to 2.84 acres and allowing up to 284 dwelling units and ~23,000 sq ft commercial space
- Class II Conditional Use (C2D24-005) for RD Life Sciences at 13701 & 13707 66th Street North
- Approval of minutes from July 11, 2024 meeting
Finance Advisory Board
The Finance Advisory Board will review the FY 2025 proposed budget and develop recommendations for the City Commission, including property tax rates, utility rates, and strategic budget priorities. They will also consider decision packages and additional funding propositions. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.
- Review of FY 2025 Proposed Budget (Agenda Memo #24-323)
- Discussion of proposed property tax rate and utility rate recommendations
- Consideration of strategic budget priorities and decision packages
- Approval of prior meeting minutes from April 22, 2024
Community Development Advisory Board
The Community Development Advisory Board will review draft goals for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan, a HUD-required document for continued CDBG and HOME funding. Staff will present the goals and seek feedback on whether any critical community needs are missing. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the June 24, 2024 meeting.
- Review of draft CDBG 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan goals
- Goals include housing, neighborhoods, and supportive services
- Approval of June 24, 2024 meeting minutes
- Public comment period
Municipal Code Enforcement Board
The Largo Municipal Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on nine first-order code violation cases involving properties across the city, covering issues like unpermitted construction, fence violations, and exterior maintenance. The board will also consider a request to reduce a $2,100 fine for a fence violation at 508 Summit St. No consent docket or second-order cases are scheduled.
- Fine reduction request CE2024-00154: $2,100 fine for fence violation at 508 Summit St, Largo
- First order CE2023-01225: building without permits at 908 13th Ave NW
- First order CE2023-01723: mechanical/electrical and permit violations at 706 16th St NW
- First order CE2024-00173: driveway/curb cut design violations at 714 15th Ave NW
- First order CE2024-00174: driveway/curb cut and storage building permit violations at 1500 Clearwater Largo Rd N
Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board
The Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board is meeting to discuss updates on the Southwest Pool renovation, the homeless ordinance, fall programming, and the FY25 budget. The agenda also includes approval of the June 24, 2024 minutes and upcoming events for August 2024.
- Southwest Pool renovation update
- Homeless ordinance discussion
- Fall programming plans
- FY25 budget review
- Approval of June 24, 2024 minutes
City Commission Budget Meeting
The Largo City Commission is holding a joint work session with the Finance Advisory Board to review the City Manager's proposed FY 2025 budget. The budget totals $265,982,300 across all funds, including $119,771,000 for the General Fund. The commission will discuss strategic investments, revenue changes, and provide direction on tax and utility rates. No final decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a review and discussion session.
- Proposed FY 2025 budget: $265,982,300 total expenditures, $119,771,000 General Fund
- Proposed millage rate of 5.5200 mills, same as prior year, generating $2.9M additional property tax revenue
- 15% wastewater rate increase, 20% stormwater rate increase, 20% solid waste rate increase proposed
- Capital projects include Stratford Drive and East Rosery Road paving, Largo Police Department building, Largo Public Library, and wastewater treatment plant improvements
- No additional positions added; salary increases based on regional compensation study
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee is meeting to review and make recommendations on affordable housing incentives, including flexible densities, flexible lot configurations, and support for development near transportation hubs. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and the current agenda.
- Review of affordable housing incentives: flexible densities
- Review of flexible lot configurations
- Support of development near transportation hubs
- Approval of minutes from June 19, 2024
City Commission Directive
The Largo City Commission approved several major items, including setting a proposed property tax rate of 6.0335 mills for FY 2025, authorizing up to $24 million in borrowing, and advancing first readings of ordinances to increase stormwater, wastewater, and solid waste rates. The commission also adopted ordinances on annexations, a city hall sale referendum, and a land use change, while continuing a vote on a sleeping/lying ordinance.
- Approved proposed FY 2025 property tax rate of 6.0335 mills (6-1, Smith nay)
- Authorized borrowing up to $24,000,000 for capital expenditures (7-0)
- First reading approved for stormwater, wastewater (15% uniform), and solid waste rate increases
- Adopted ordinance calling referendum on sale of current City Hall (6-1, Smith nay)
- Approved $1,020,251 emergency spending for Belcher Road wastewater pipe replacement
City Commission
The Largo City Commission is meeting to act on a wide-ranging agenda that includes setting the proposed FY 2025 property tax rate, approving a $24 million borrowing ordinance, and advancing first readings of stormwater, wastewater, and solid waste fee increases. The consent docket includes several large contracts, a lawsuit settlement, and emergency wastewater pipe spending. Public hearings cover a CDBG action plan, a land use map amendment, a sleeping/encampment ordinance, annexations, and a referendum on selling City Hall.
- Ordinance 2024-59: borrow up to $24,000,000 for capital projects
- Proposed property tax rate for FY 2025 and first budget hearing date
- First readings: stormwater, wastewater, and solid waste rate increases
- Settlement of Alexander Nottke v. City of Largo for $115,000
- Emergency Belcher Road wastewater pipe replacement up to $1,020,251