Pinellas County public meetings in 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is considering grant agreements with the State of Florida for FEMA reimbursements related to three hurricanes. The meeting also includes votes on utility infrastructure contracts and the sale of surplus county equipment.

• FEMA reimbursement agreements for Hurricane Debby ($233,520.09), Helene ($25,989,649.00), and Milton ($28,867,702.00)
• Bid award of $4,564,000.00 to Rycon Construction, Inc. for hardening projects at Utilities facilities
• Agreement with GCU, LLC (Gulf Coast Underground, LLC) for $4,954,893.00 for gravity sewer rehabilitation
• Authorization to sell surplus equipment including 22 utility carts, 9 sedans/SUVs, and 22 trucks/vans
• Authorization to donate or auction miscellaneous surplus County-owned equipment

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

This Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners work session covers a trail update and an agenda briefing. The provided agenda contains no specific votes, contracts, or policy changes to decide. Items are subject to change.

• Trail update discussion
• Agenda briefing

Board of County Commissioners

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners will consider ratifying agreements with Duke Energy Florida for power grid connections and approving a contract for food and rental services at Fort DeSoto Park. The board will also vote to exercise an option to purchase a $10.1 million building for county operations.

• Ratify agreement with Duke Energy Florida for Waste-to-Energy Facility grid connection
• Approve concession services contract with Fort De Soto Hospitality LLC for $301,464 annually
• Exercise option to purchase 2500 34th Street North building for $10,177,062.92
• Approve affordable housing funding of $12.16M for Oasis at Bayside project
• Approve Water Quality Improvement grant applications totaling $31.5M

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the 2025 Legislative Program and internal operational procedures. The agenda includes a presentation on the county's legislative priorities for the upcoming year. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the session is primarily for discussion and briefing.

• 2025 Legislative Program Presentation
• Commission Office Operational Procedure Discussion
• Agenda Briefing

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss financing and construction documents for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium. The meeting also includes decisions on airport parking infrastructure and several federal grants for environmental and health services.

• Approval of a $2.5 million FDOT grant for a new parking garage at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
• 10-year agreement with Republic Parking System LLC for airport parking management with estimated revenue of $41,080,651.00
• Adoption of a Tourist Development Tax Revenue Supplemental Bond Resolution for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium
• Approval of a $2,250,000 NOAA grant to remove waste tires from artificial reef locations
• Two SAMHSA grants totaling $4 million over five years for adult and family drug court expansion

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several Countywide Plan Map amendments to transition residential properties to commercial or multifamily use. The body will also review ordinances regarding lobbyist registration and public sewer connection procedures.

• Case No. CW 24-14: Map amendment for 0.15 acres at 2520 55th Avenue North to Retail and Services
• Case No. CW 24-15: Map amendment for 1.12 acres at 2565 Haines Bayshore Road to Retail and Services
• Case No. CW 24-18: Map amendment for 5.09 acres at 6942 1st Avenue South to Residential Medium
• Ordinance to modify Pinellas County Code Chapter 26, Article IX regarding lobbyist registration and contacts
• Ordinance to amend Section 126.302 regarding septic to public sanitary sewer conversion procedures

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a work session and agenda briefing. The session includes updates on the One Pinellas Business Alliance and Small Business Enterprise.

• One Pinellas Business Alliance Update
• Small Business Enterprise Update
• Commissioners Policy Book Update
• Agenda Briefing

Board of County Commissioners

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners held an emergency meeting on October 8, 2024. The agenda listed only roll call and adjournment, with no substantive items discussed.

Board of County Commissioners

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners will hold an emergency meeting on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 9:30 A.M. in the Palm Room at 333 Chestnut Street, Clearwater. The agenda lists only a roll call and an adjournment, with no substantive items noted. The order of items may change, and a break may be taken.

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners is participating in a joint regional roundtable with Hillsborough and Pasco Counties. The session focuses on regional coordination and updates from various agencies.

• Tampa Bay Water presentation
• MPO/TPO merger update
• Legislative update
• Roundtable ideas exchange

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold an emergency meeting on September 24, 2024 at 10:00 A.M. The agenda consists only of a roll call and an adjournment. No substantive items, resolutions, or discussions are listed.

Board of County Commissioners

The Pinellas County Board will vote on a ten‑year, not‑to‑exceed $3,507,208.75 contract with athenahealth, Inc. for an electronic health record system serving low‑income and homeless health programs. Other agenda items include a $4.13 million pavement preservation contract, a $1.39 million signalization design agreement, approval to sell surplus county equipment, and demolition of a fire‑damaged house at 4510 44th Street North.

• Approve athenahealth, Inc. EHR contract – up to $3,507,208.75 over ten years (Item 16)
• Award $4,130,555.68 Pavement Preservation – Package 2 contract to Preferred Materials (Item 17)
• Approve $1,386,777.42 Signalization Improvements design contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. (Item 18)
• Authorize sale of surplus county equipment and vehicles via auction (Item 14)
• Approve demolition of fire‑damaged structure at 4510 44th Street North, funded up to $19,004 (Item 20)

Board of County Commissioners

The Pinellas County Board will vote on several large contracts, including a $12 million, 36‑month agreement with four vendors to upgrade the Intersection Video Analytics Platform at 240 county intersections. Additional items include a $275,000 increase to the Sand Key beach nourishment grant, a $5.1 million pavement preservation contract, and two major road and greenspace projects funded partly by the American Rescue Plan Act.

• Award of up to $12,000,000 contract to four vendors for Intersection Video Analytics Platform (24‑1095A)
• Modification adding $275,000 to Sand Key Beach nourishment grant (24‑1195A)
• Award of $5,122,976.22 contract to Hubbard Construction for FY 2025 pavement preservation (24‑1425A)
• Award of $15,375,809.15 contract to Kamminga & Roodvoets for 71st Street North roadway, drainage and sidewalk improvements (24‑1347A)
• Award of $6,789,299.40 contract to Petrotech Southeast for 119th Street gas mitigation and greenspace project (24‑1439A)

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on the new county government building and the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area workplan. The primary focus will be a discussion of the county budget. The meeting also includes a brief agenda briefing before adjourning.

• New County Government Building Update
• Lealman Community Redevelopment Area Workplan and Exchange Update
• Budget Discussion

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a work session to review the maximum millage rates for Fiscal Year 2025. These rates must be certified to the Property Appraiser by July 30, 2024.

• Fiscal Year 2025 maximum millage rates
• Tampa Bay Rays Update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss supplementing the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget and a petition to vacate a portion of the Cocoanut Avenue right of way. The meeting also includes several infrastructure contracts and joint project agreements with the City of St. Petersburg.

• Budget realignments including $1,750,180 for a Sheriff's Family Reunification Center and $1,500,000 for Dali Museum Expansion
• Bid award to Nichols Contracting, Inc. for Pinellas County Jail elevator modernization totaling $1,930,069
• Contract with ADT Commercial LLC for security systems at Utilities and Solid Waste sites not to exceed $1,380,750
• Joint Project Agreement with City of St. Petersburg for 71st Street North utilities totaling $493,542
• Joint Project Agreement with City of St. Petersburg for 46th Avenue North sidewalk utilities totaling $1,278,585

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board will conduct a work session and agenda briefing. Discussions include updates on public works capital projects and several utility programs related to sewer systems.

• Capital Projects Update - Public Works
• Septic to Sewer Program
• Private Sewer System Inspections Program
• Private Sewer Lateral Rebate/Enforcement Update
• Mobile Home Collection System Program

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Information Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget information session. The meeting includes informational presentations regarding the State Attorney, Judiciary, Public Defender, and County Attorney.

• State Attorney presentation
• Judiciary (including Law Library) / Chief Judges and Staff presentation
• Public Defender presentation
• County Attorney presentation

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Information Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget information session on June 13, 2024. The session includes presentations regarding the Health Department, Medical Examiner, Economic Development, and Safety and Emergency Services.

• Health Department presentation
• Medical Examiner presentation
• Economic Development presentation
• Safety and Emergency Services presentation

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Information Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget information session regarding several county departments. Discussion topics include solid waste, parks and conservation resources, human services, the convention and visitors bureau, and the airport.

• Solid Waste including Capital Improvement Programs
• Parks and Conservation Resources
• Human Services
• Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Airport

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several land use and zoning changes, including a commercial redevelopment on U.S. Highway 19 North and an office conversion in Lealman. The meeting also includes a petition to vacate a portion of County Road 144 near Ulmerton Road.

• Map amendment for 29703 U.S. Highway 19 North to change land use to Retail and Services
• Map amendment for 13707 58th Street North to change land use to Employment and Target Employment Center
• Petition to vacate a 35-foot-wide portion of County Road 144 near 6160 Ulmerton Road
• Land use and zoning changes for 2520 55th Avenue North in Lealman to allow office use
• Zoning change for 4940 41st Avenue North in Lealman from Limited Office to Single-Family Residential

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Information Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget information session. The meeting includes presentations or discussions regarding various county departments and services.

• Supervisor of Elections
• Utilities
• Building Development and Review Services
• Housing and Community Development and Lealman CRA
• Forward Pinellas

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Information Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget information session. The meeting includes discussions regarding the Supervisor of Elections, Forward Pinellas, and various administrative and capital improvement programs.

• Supervisor of Elections
• Forward Pinellas
• Building Development and Review Services
• Department of Administrative Services
• Governmental Capital Improvement Program

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Information Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget information session and agenda briefing. The session includes briefings on the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Office of Human Rights, Business Technology Services, Animal Services, Emergency Management, and Tax Collector.

• Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller briefing
• Office of Human Rights briefing
• Business Technology Services briefing
• Animal Services briefing
• Emergency Management briefing

Board of County Commissioners - Budget Information Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget information session covering various county departments and funds. The session includes overviews of the Property Appraiser, Human Resources, and the Sheriff’s Office.

• Property Appraiser overview
• Human Resources and Employee Health Benefits discussion
• Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office budget overview
• County Administration and General Fund review

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several large-scale infrastructure projects for the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, including terminal design and site preparation. The agenda also includes the Sheriff's Office proposed budget and contracts for traffic signal equipment.

• $14,331,447.75 agreement with C&S Engineers, Inc. for airport terminal improvements
• $6,000,000 FAA grant application for the Airport Terminal Program at PIE
• $2,500,000 FDOT grant agreement for airfield and site preparation at the Airco site
• $253,945.60 contract award to EOLA Power, LLC for traffic signal power supplies
• Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget review

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will review budget updates for several community services and library districts. The session also includes discussions on the Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Program and the Employment Sites Program.

• Feather Sound Community Services District Budget Update
• Pinellas Public Library Cooperative Budget Update
• Palm Harbor Community Services District Budget Update
• East Lake Library and Recreation Services District Budget Update
• Employment Sites Program, Phase II: Public Infrastructure

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a special assessment on non-public hospitals to fund Medicaid reimbursement. Other items include road, sewer, and landfill service contracts, as well as a right-of-way vacation request.

• Special assessment of $108,534,798.00 on non-public hospitals for the Hospital Directed Payment Program
• Petition to vacate a portion of Cocoanut Avenue for single-family home development
• Bid award to Southern Road and Bridge, LLC for $4,674,762.75 for bridge maintenance
• Agreement with four engineering firms for up to $6,000,000.00 for landfill services
• Bid award to Insituform Technologies, LLC for $4,932,383.41 for sanitary sewer rehabilitation

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners and Tourist Development Council will meet for a joint agenda briefing. The discussion focuses on reviewing the Tourist Development Tax plan, including marketing splits and funding caps.

• Review of Marketing/Capital Split
• Elite Event Funding Cap review
• Capital Project Funding review
• Removal of outdated information

Board of County Commissioners

The Board is considering a funding agreement with the USGS for water resource investigations and ratifying grant revisions for the Beckett Bridge replacement. Other items include a landscaping contract amendment, janitorial services for St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, and property demolition.

• Joint Funding Agreement with USGS for $308,700.00
• Ratification of Beckett Bridge replacement grant revisions totaling $33,069,000.00
• Amendment to Yellowstone Landscape - Southeast LLC contract for $340,515.00
• Janitorial services agreement with FlagShip Aviation Services, LLC for $5,833,773.47
• Demolition of unsafe structure at 3925 Mohr Avenue North, St. Petersburg

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board will receive updates regarding the American Rescue Plan Act and Animal Services. The session also includes discussions on affordable housing, short-term vacation rentals, and the Local Homes for Local People Campaign.

• American Rescue Plan Act update
• Affordable Housing and Preservation discussion
• Local Homes for Local People Campaign review
• Short-Term Vacation Rentals discussion
• Animal Services update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several land use amendments for Tarpon Springs, Safety Harbor, and St. Petersburg. The meeting also includes decisions on significant infrastructure contracts for community parks and creek improvements. Additionally, the Board will recognize various community milestones through proclamations.

• Bid award of $8,469,352.00 to Gibbs & Register, Inc. for Raymond H. Neri Community Park
• Bid award of $7,668,068.00 to Keystone Excavators, Inc. for Roosevelt Creek Channel 5 improvements
• Land use amendment for the proposed Tarpon Springs Fire Station 70
• Land use amendment for Habitat for Humanity development in Safety Harbor
• Land use amendment for affordable housing in St. Petersburg

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review several departmental updates. The meeting includes discussions on the FY25-FY30 budget forecast, strategic planning follow-up, and updates regarding the St. Pete/Clearwater Airport and ATMS Master Plan.

• FY25-FY30 Budget Forecast guidance
• St. Pete/Clearwater Airport update
• ATMS Master Plan update
• Strategic Planning Follow-Up

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several high-value agreements including ecological services for ranch property and medical care for residents experiencing homelessness. Additional items include funding for the Ozona Village Hall repairs and improvements to a Fire and EMS training center.

• $1,322,000 contract with Quest Ecology, Inc. for service on Cross Bar and Al Bar Ranch
• $18,782.50 grant for flooring and painting of the historic Ozona Village Hall
• $1,926,977 continuation funding for the Health Care for the Homeless program
• Approval of a right-of-way survey for Fisher Road from Elcid Court to County Road 39
• $1,500,000 agreement with St. Petersburg College for Fire and EMS Training Center improvements

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss alternatives for surface water utilities. The meeting also includes an update on the Convention and Visitors Bureau.

• Convention and Visitors Bureau Update
• Surface Water Utility Alternatives

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is considering several large-scale infrastructure contracts for roadway, ADA, and sewer improvements. They will also hold public hearings regarding the expansion of the Clearwater county seat boundaries and a land use amendment on Tampa Road.

• $10,330,188 contract for countywide ADA, sidewalk, drainage, and roadway improvements
• $5,784,701 contract for pump station generator improvement project
• $7,375,435 contract for sanitary sewer pump station repair and rehabilitation
• Public hearing on expanding the boundaries of the Pinellas County seat in Clearwater
• Land use amendment for 3720 and 3730 Tampa Road to allow more building area

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

The Board will conduct a work session and agenda briefing. Discussion topics include updates on the Community Redevelopment Area process and surface water assessments.

• Community Redevelopment Area - Process and Update
• Surface Water Assessment Update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a first public hearing regarding a resolution to expand the geographic boundaries of the Clearwater county seat. The meeting also includes several land use amendments for properties in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Madeira Beach.

• First public hearing on expanding Pinellas County seat boundaries
• Rezoning 27 acres in Madeira Beach's John’s Pass Village to an 'Activity Center'
• Land use amendment for a softball field at 210 Meadow Lark Lane, Clearwater
• Proposed change for 4685 Park Street to allow RV and boat storage
• Petition to vacate a drainage easement at 334 and 338 Lagoon Drive

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

This meeting is a work session dedicated to strategic planning and an agenda briefing. The provided agenda contains only procedural items.

• Strategic Planning
• Agenda Briefing

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several contract amendments and a property transfer. Key items include funding increases for animal services kennels and the Bayside Health Clinic expansion. The Board will also consider transferring a Lealman parcel to support an affordable multi-family housing project.

• $253,988.32 contract increase for Animal Services kennel installation
• $240,336.00 change order for Bayside Health Clinic expansion construction
• Transfer of 3901 46th Avenue North parcel for affordable housing development
• $12,400 annual contract award for delinquent tax list advertisements

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider amending the drug paraphernalia ordinance to exclude fentanyl testing products. Other items include a $13.9 million bid for structural steel replacement at the Waste-To-Energy facility and various land replats.

• Ordinance amendment to exclude fentanyl testing products from drug paraphernalia definitions
• Bid award of $13,995,462.11 to MOR PPM, Inc. for Waste-To-Energy structural steel replacement
• Agreement with GPI Geospatial, Inc. for aerial mapping services up to $1,800,000.00
• Sale of surplus county equipment including 29 trucks and 14 mowers via auction
• Dansville Phase 6 replat for 11 single-family lots

Board of County Commissioners - Work Session

This meeting is a work session and agenda briefing for the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners. The scheduled items are procedural, including recognition items and the County Commissioner’s Policy Book.

• County Commissioner’s Policy Book
• BCC Recognition Items