Seminole, FL

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City Council

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City Council

City Council

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting with a consent agenda, action items, and reports. The main action is setting a workshop for September 9, 2026, to discuss potential Fiscal Year 2027-2028 budget and program changes. The council will also receive the City Manager's annual evaluation and hear about the Music in the Park concert series. Public comments are invited.

• Set workshop for September 9, 2026, to discuss FY 2027-2028 budget and program changes
• City Manager Annual Evaluation
• Music in the Park Concert Series featuring Chris Robert Band on September 11, 2026
• Juvenile Welfare Board Proclamation
• Consent agenda: minutes from August 11, 2026 meetings

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting with public comments, a consent agenda, and action items. Key items include authorizing the Kiwanis Breakfast Club's 12th Annual Field of Honor at City Hall and discussing proposed FY 2027 PSTA route cuts, which could affect local transit service. The meeting also includes a workshop immediately following.

• Authorize Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Seminole to hold 12th Annual Field of Honor at City Hall
• Discuss proposed FY 2027 PSTA route cuts
• Debris Site Interlocal Agreement with Town of North Redington Beach
• Authorize City Manager to execute 2026 Music In The Park Series performer contracts
• Schedule Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee meeting for August 25, 2026

City Council

The Seminole City Council is holding a workshop to discuss a proposed Classification and Compensation Plan, along with salary surveys for the city manager and elected officials. These items are for discussion only, with no formal votes scheduled. The workshop will immediately follow the regular business meeting.

• Proposed City of Seminole Classification and Compensation Plan
• City Manager Salary Survey
• Elected Officials Salary and Benefits Survey

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including setting the tentative FY27 ad valorem tax rate for the TRIM notice, updating the building permit fee schedule via Resolution 04-2026, and receiving the FY2025 audit and annual comprehensive financial report. They will also consider a contract with the Supervisor of Elections and hear a report on city participation in the Pinellas County Urban County Cooperation Agreement. The agenda includes presentations and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Tentative FY27 Ad Valorem Tax Rate for TRIM Notice
• Resolution 04-2026 updating the Building Permit Fee Schedule
• Fiscal Year 2025 Audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Supervisor of Elections Contract
• City Participation in Pinellas County Urban County Cooperation Agreement

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved a proposed millage rate of 2.4793 for Fiscal Year 2027 and scheduled public hearings for September 9 and 23, 2026. The council also adopted the updated building permit fee schedule, approved the FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and authorized a contract with the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections for the November 3, 2026 municipal election. All votes were unanimous.

• Set proposed FY27 millage rate at 2.4793, scheduled public hearings (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 04-2026 updating building permit fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (unanimous)
• Authorized Supervisor of Elections contract for Nov. 3, 2026 election, $1,566.10 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 05-2026 appointing assistant city attorneys (unanimous)
• Consensus to continue Pinellas County Urban County Cooperation Agreement

General

The Seminole City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. No formal votes are expected; this is a discussion-only session. The public is invited to attend.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget

Council held a budget workshop to review departmental funding, proposed employee raises, and non-profit grants. Several funding amounts and salary adjustments were agreed upon by consensus for inclusion in the final budget.

• Approved 5% merit increase by consensus
• Agreed by consensus to $30,000 total for non-profit grant awards
• Agreed by consensus to allocate $8,400 for proposed Council Salary
• Consensus to not renew National League of Cities Membership
• Decided to eliminate Public Policy Management Associate position
• Directed staff to delay non-profit award notifications until after November Election

City Council

The City Council will vote to terminate the states of emergency declared for Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and consider renewing an interlocal agreement with Forward Pinellas for planning and mapping services. Appointments include a resident trustee for the Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund and a voting delegate for the Florida League of Cities conference. A community policing report and a budget workshop date will be presented.

• Resolution No. 02-2026: Termination of Hurricane Helene state of emergency
• Resolution No. 03-2026: Termination of Hurricane Milton state of emergency
• Renewal of Interlocal Agreement with Forward Pinellas for planning, mapping, and special project assistance
• Appoint Patrick Bengston as Resident Trustee of the Municipal Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees
• Appoint a Florida League of Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate

The City Council unanimously voted to terminate the state of emergency proclamations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Council also renewed a planning agreement with Forward Pinellas and filled a pension board vacancy.

• Approved Resolution No. 02-2026 terminating State of Emergency for Hurricane Helene (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 03-2026 terminating State of Emergency for Hurricane Milton (Unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Forward Pinellas for planning, mapping, and special project services (Unanimous)
• Appointed Patrick Bengston as Resident Trustee of the Municipal Firefighters' Pension Trust Fund Board of Trustees through September 30, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Councilor Ray Beliveau as Voting Delegate for the Florida League of Cities Annual Conference (Unanimous)
• Approved June 23, 2026 Workshop and Business Meeting minutes (Unanimous)

General

The Seminole City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a revised request by PV-Lake Seminole, LLC to expand the scope of a development agreement for 7405 Seminole Boulevard. The change would add a Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shop to an existing PNC Bank development. No formal decision is scheduled.

• Revised request by PV-Lake Seminole, LLC to expand development agreement scope for 7405 Seminole Boulevard
• Addition of Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shop to existing PNC Bank development

The Seminole City Council held a workshop and reached consensus to authorize the City Manager to include Lot 1 at 7405 Seminole Boulevard in negotiations for a Development Agreement. This expands the previously authorized PNC Bank development to also cover a proposed Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru. No formal vote was taken; the decision was by consensus.

• Authorized City Manager to negotiate Development Agreement including Lot 1 for Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru (consensus)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to interview Patrick Bengston, a resident applicant for the Fire Pension Board. No other items are scheduled for discussion.

• Interview of Fire Pension Board Resident Applicant Patrick Bengston

The Seminole City Council held a workshop and interviewed Patrick Bengston, the sole applicant for the vacant Fire Pension Board seat. Councilors reached unanimous consensus to place his appointment on the next regular council agenda for July 14, 2026. No other decisions were made during the meeting.

• Interviewed Fire Pension Board applicant Patrick Bengston
• Consensus reached to place Bengston's appointment on the July 14, 2026 agenda

City Council

The City Council will vote on several action items including the termination of an agreement with CORE Construction, setting the FY27 Stormwater Utility Fund Assessment Rate, and appointing an advisory committee for a veterans memorial. They will also discuss a proposed property tax amendment and consider extensions of hurricane emergency proclamations. Routine consent items include approving minutes and declaring surplus equipment.

• Termination of agreement with CORE Construction (Action Item F)
• Set FY27 Stormwater Utility Fund Assessment Rate (Action Item E)
• Appoint advisory committee for Veterans Memorial at Waterfront Park (Action Item D)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance renewals for FY2027 (Action Item C)
• Proposed Property Tax Amendment discussion (City Attorney Report)

The Seminole City Council unanimously terminated its Construction Manager at Risk agreement with CORE Construction after the company's price exceeded the city's estimate by 10.28%. The council also approved a $165 stormwater ERU rate for FY27, extended hurricane emergency proclamations, renewed employee health insurance, and established a Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee.

• Terminated CORE Construction agreement for Bay Pines Fire Station (unanimous)
• Approved FY27 Stormwater ERU rate at $165 (6-1)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency extensions No. 91-93 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency extensions No. 89-91 (unanimous)
• Authorized health, dental, vision insurance renewal with Florida Blue and NVA (unanimous)
• Increased HSA funding to $1,260 employee-only and $1,560 employee-plus-dependent (unanimous)
• Established Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee with 7 council members and 3 veteran organization reps (5-2)
• Declared surplus equipment including stage, trailers, and mower (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider extending two existing emergency proclamations for Hurricane Helene (Extensions No. 89 & 90) and Hurricane Milton (Extensions No. 87 & 88). The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes, a city manager legislative update, and setting a workshop date for a Fire Pension Board applicant interview. The meeting is largely procedural with no new business or major policy items.

• Consider approval of Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Helene Extensions No. 89 & 90
• Consider approval of Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Milton Extensions No. 87 & 88
• Approval of May 26, 2026, business meeting minutes
• Set workshop for June 23, 2026, to interview resident applicant for Fire Pension Board
• Announce Tri-If-You-Dare Youth Triathlon on June 28, 2026, at Recreation Complex

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved seven-day extensions for the Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton emergency proclamations, keeping them open until final inspection and payment are completed. The council also approved the May 26, 2026, meeting minutes and set a workshop to interview a fire pension board applicant. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports and discussions.

• Approved May 26, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation Extension No. 89 through June 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation Extension No. 90 through June 23, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation Extension No. 87 through June 15, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation Extension No. 88 through June 22, 2026 (unanimous)
• Set workshop to interview fire pension board applicant Patrick Bengton on June 23, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. (consensus)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving dates for budget adoption hearings and proclamations extending emergency declarations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The meeting also includes the approval of meeting minutes and a presentation on a budget award.

• Approve Budget Adoption and Hearing Dates (Sept 9 & 23)
• Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Helene Extensions No. 87 & 88
• Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Milton Extensions No. 85 & 86
• Approval of meeting minutes for May 12, 2026
• Presentation: Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved seven-day extensions for the Hurricane Helene and Milton emergency proclamations, keeping them open until final payments are made. The council also approved the consent agenda and set budget adoption and public hearing dates for September 9 and 23, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation extensions No. 87 (through June 2, 2026) and No. 88 (through June 9, 2026) unanimously
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation extensions No. 85 (through June 1, 2026) and No. 86 (through June 8, 2026) unanimously
• Approved consent agenda items 2.A through 2.D (workshop and business meeting minutes) unanimously
• Set budget adoption and public hearing dates for September 9 and 23, 2026 by consensus

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a proposed amendment to the 2013 development agreement for the 39-acre KE Bay Pines Properties master plan. The amendment would permit a drone nest area at the Walmart Supercenter at 10237 Bay Pines Boulevard. No final decision is expected at this workshop.

• Discussion on CPH Consulting's request to amend the KE Bay Pines master plan development agreement for a drone nest area at the Walmart Supercenter (10237 Bay Pines Blvd)

The Seminole City Council held a workshop to consider a request by CPH Consulting, LLC to amend a 2013 development agreement for the 39-acre Bay Pines master plan, which would allow a drone nest area at the Walmart Supercenter at 10237 Bay Pines Boulevard. The council reached a majority consensus not to move forward with the amendment, with Mayor Waters, Vice Mayor Burke, Councilor Barnhorn, and Councilor Hendricks Tubbs indicating their desire not to proceed. No formal vote was taken; the decision was expressed as consensus during the workshop.

• Declined to move forward with development agreement amendment for drone nest area (majority consensus: Waters, Burke, Barnhorn, Hendricks Tubbs)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will consider proclamations extending emergency declarations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The meeting also includes the approval of past meeting minutes and the reappointment of members to the Recreation Advisory Board.

• Approval of April 28, 2026, Business and Workshop Meeting Minutes
• Reappointment of Leah Hoffman and Carl Glebowski to Recreation Advisory Board
• Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Helene Extensions No. 85 & No. 86
• Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Milton Extensions No. 83 & No. 84
• Community Policing Report

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved seven-day extensions for the Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton emergency proclamations, with the city manager indicating these may be the final extensions. The council also approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes and two reappointments to the Recreation Advisory Board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation extensions No. 85 (through May 19) and No. 86 (through May 26) unanimously
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation extensions No. 83 (through May 18) and No. 84 (through May 25) unanimously
• Approved consent agenda including April 28 meeting minutes and reappointments of Leah Hoffmana and Carl Glebowski to the Recreation Advisory Board unanimously

General

The Seminole City Council holds a workshop with one discussion item: a proposed Veterans Memorial at Waterfront Park. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to this single topic.

• Discussion of Veterans Memorial at Waterfront Park

The Seminole City Council held a workshop and reached unanimous consensus on evaluation criteria percentages for the Veterans Memorial at Waterfront Park design-build project. The internal flame was suggested for removal due to insurance and lack of gas line, and the council agreed to adjust the RFP evaluation weights. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a workshop.

• Adjusted RFP evaluation criteria weights: experience 15%, design approach 40%, cost 15%, project goals 15%, schedule 15% (unanimous consensus)
• Discussed removing internal flame from Veterans Memorial project due to insurance and no gas line at Waterfront Park
• Discussed option to sell engraved bricks for installation around the memorial

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a revised development agreement request from PV-Lake Seminole, LLC for the redevelopment of the former Sun Trust Bank property at 7405 Seminole Boulevard. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the meeting also includes mayor comments and adjournment.

• Revised development agreement request by PV-Lake Seminole, LLC for 7405 Seminole Boulevard (former Sun Trust Bank site)

The Seminole City Council held a workshop to discuss a revised development agreement for 7405 Seminole Boulevard, the former SunTrust Bank site. The revised plan involves razing the existing building and constructing a PNC Bank on one lot, with future development on the adjacent lot requiring a separate agreement. Council members unanimously authorized the City Manager to negotiate the development agreement.

• Authorized City Manager to negotiate Development Agreement for 7405 Seminole Boulevard (unanimous consensus)
• Revised plan limits development to one lot for PNC Bank; future lot requires separate agreement

City Council

The City Council will discuss emergency proclamation extensions for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The body will also consider appointments to the Tree Advisory Committee and Recreation Advisory Board.

• Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Helene Extensions No. 83 & No. 84
• Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Milton Extensions No. 81 & No. 82
• Lien release for property at 8380 Seminole Boulevard
• Appointment of Susanne Coldwell to the Tree Advisory Committee
• Appointment of Michael Fisher to the Recreation Advisory Board

The Seminole City Council approved two appointments, extended hurricane emergency proclamations, and set a budget workshop date. All votes were unanimous. The council also discussed a development agreement for the Circle K and noted that LIV Development Group no longer needs a development agreement for the apartment building on Park and Starkey.

• Appointed Susanne Coldwell to Tree Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Fisher to Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency extensions No. 83 & 84 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency extensions No. 81 & 82 (unanimous)
• Scheduled Annual Budget Workshop for July 17, 2026 (unanimous consensus)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a request from CPH Consulting, LLC. The request seeks to amend a 2013 development agreement for the Ke Bay Pines Properties, LLC master plan.

• Proposed amendment to allow a drone nest area at the Walmart Supercenter located at 10237 Bay Pines Boulevard

The City Council held a workshop to consider a request by CPH Consulting, LLC to amend a 2013 development agreement for the Bay Pines properties to allow a drone nest at the Walmart Supercenter at 10237 Bay Pines Boulevard. The proposal would use about 23 parking spaces for charging stations and drone storage, with operations typically from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Council members raised concerns about flights over homes and the Veterans Administration Hospital, and heard that drones cannot fly over jails, government buildings, hospitals, or bodies of water. No decision was made; the council unanimously agreed to continue the workshop to the May 12, 2026, City Council meeting.

• Continued workshop on Walmart drone nest amendment to May 12, 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council is holding a workshop to interview two applicants for advisory boards: Susanne Coldwell for the Tree Advisory Committee and Michael Fisher for the City Recreation Advisory Board. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Interview Tree Advisory Committee applicant Susanne Coldwell
• Interview City Recreation Advisory Board applicant Michael Fisher

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting with several action items, including authorizing $211,290.55 for Fire Rescue staff vehicle replacements, declaring surplus vehicles for sale, and extending hurricane emergency proclamations. The agenda also includes proclamations, a grant presentation, and a city manager report with updates on community policing and a veterans memorial workshop.

• Authorization of $211,290.55 for Fire Rescue Department staff vehicle replacements
• Resolution No. 01-2026 for Financial Institutions Signature Authority
• Declare 2009 Ford Escape, 2012 Pierce Fire Engine, and 2012 Ford F150 as surplus and authorize sale
• Hurricane Helene emergency extensions No. 81 & 82 and Hurricane Milton extensions No. 79 & 80
• Selection and appointment of Library Advisory Board applicant

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a request by High Point Engineering, on behalf of Habitat for Humanity, for a development agreement to redevelop the Lake Seminole Presbyterian Church property at 11250 86th Avenue. This is a discussion item only; no final decision is scheduled.

• Development agreement request for redevelopment of Lake Seminole Presbyterian Church property at 11250 86th Avenue
• Request submitted by High Point Engineering on behalf of Habitat for Humanity

The City Council held a workshop to hear a presentation from High Point Engineering and Habitat for Humanity about a proposed development agreement to redevelop the Lake Seminole Presbyterian Church property at 11250 - 86th Avenue. The plan includes demolishing existing structures, building a new church, three triplexes, and three duplexes, with 80 parking spaces (requesting relief from the 61-space requirement). No formal vote or decision was taken; the item was presented and discussed only.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a workshop meeting to interview candidates for the City Library Advisory Board. The discussion will focus on three applicants: Maria Fox, Rachael Russo, and Sharon Spohn. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Interview City Library Advisory Board applicants: Maria Fox, Rachael Russo, Sharon Spohn

The City Council held a workshop and interviewed three applicants for the vacant Library Advisory Board seat. No appointment was made; the council unanimously agreed to place the appointment on the April 14, 2026 agenda.

• Interviewed Library Advisory Board applicants Maria Fox, Rachael Russo, and Sharon Spohn
• Unanimously agreed to place Library Advisory Board appointment on April 14, 2026 agenda

City Council

The Seminole City Council will vote on extending local emergency proclamations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and will consider several board reappointments and a lien release. The agenda also includes a grant presentation and a city manager report on cybersecurity training.

• Extensions of Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation (No. 78, 79, 80)
• Extensions of Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation (No. 76, 77, 78)
• Reappointments to Library Advisory Board and Developmental Review Board
• Full lien release for property at 8701 Seminole Boulevard (former Screwie Louie’s Porpoise Pub)
• Cybersecurity training on March 30, 2026

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved three seven-day extensions for Hurricane Helene and three for Hurricane Milton emergency proclamations, and voted to write a letter of support for designating Seminole Elementary School as a historic site. The council also approved the consent agenda, including reappointments and a lien release, and scheduled a workshop for a Veterans Memorial at Waterfront Park.

• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency extensions No. 78-80 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency extensions No. 76-78 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Seminole Elementary historic designation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: minutes, reappointments, lien release (unanimous)
• Scheduled workshop for Veterans Memorial at Waterfront Park (unanimous)
• Scheduled workshop for board applicants on April 14, 2026 (consensus)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will vote on establishing the Frank A. Wagner Library Scholarship Program and on extending emergency proclamations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The agenda also includes presentations, a consent agenda for meeting minutes, and a city manager report covering community policing, upcoming events, and a workshop to interview advisory board applicants.

• Establish Frank A. Wagner Library Scholarship Program
• Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation extensions No. 76 & No. 77
• Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation extensions No. 74 & No. 75
• Community Policing Report
• Set workshop for Library Advisory Board and Tree Advisory Committee interviews on March 24, 2026

The City Council unanimously approved establishing the Frank A. Wagner Library Scholarship Program, funded by interest from a $1 million donation, to help library staff pursue a Master's Degree in Library Science. The Council also approved seven-day extensions for Hurricane Helene and Milton emergency proclamations, and voted to place a name plate on the street sweeper in honor of former Councilor Jim Quinn. A workshop to interview advisory board applicants was set for March 24, 2026.

• Approved Frank A. Wagner Library Scholarship Program (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation extensions No. 76 & 77 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation extensions No. 74 & 75 (unanimous)
• Approved name plate on street sweeper honoring former Councilor Jim Quinn (unanimous)
• Set workshop for March 24, 2026 to interview Library Advisory Board and Tree Advisory Committee applicants (consensus)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting with several action items, including approving a stormwater improvement project, contracts for park construction and rehabilitation, and the purchase of a street sweeper. The council will also consider co-sponsoring community events and extending hurricane emergency proclamations. A presentation will recognize Councilor Jim Quinn.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Stormwater Improvement Project (72nd Terrace and Johnson Road)
• Contract for Construction of Waterfront Park Stage Gazebo
• Contract for City Park Community Building Exterior Rehabilitation Project
• Purchase of an ODRA MT4H Mechanical Street Sweeper
• Co-sponsorship of Seminole Stampede 5k Race and Kids Appreciation Day

City Council

The Seminole City Council will conduct interviews and appoint a new member to fill a vacant council seat from a list of five applicants. The meeting also includes presentations, consent agenda items, and action items on extending hurricane emergency proclamations.

• Interviews and appointment for vacant council seat: Roger Edelman, Mark Ely, Joe Haynes, Michael Lurie, Kadi Hendricks Tubbs
• Full lien release for property at 9191 Bay Pines Boulevard (Harbor Lights Mobile Home Community)
• Reappoint Robert Huttick and Mary Ann Kirk to Tree Advisory Committee
• Proclamations of Emergency for Hurricane Helene Extensions No. 72 & 73 and Hurricane Milton Extensions No. 70 & 71
• Contracts for 2026 event season: Sound and Light, Pow Wow Festival Carnival, and Fireworks Display

The City Council interviewed five applicants for the vacant council seat and appointed Kadi Hendricks Tubbs with a 4-2 vote. The council also unanimously approved extensions of hurricane emergency proclamations and authorized a carnival contract for the 2026 Pow Wow Festival.

• Appointed Kadi Hendricks Tubbs to vacant Council seat (4-2)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 2.A.-2.F. unanimously
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency extensions No. 72 and No. 73 unanimously
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency extensions No. 70 and No. 71 unanimously
• Authorized City Manager to execute Arnold Amusements contract for 2026 Pow Wow Festival unanimously

City Council

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting with several action items, including appointing Tamika Detwiler to the Recreation Advisory Board and approving extensions of emergency proclamations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The council will also receive a city manager report on purchase orders, capital improvement carry-forwards, and upcoming community events. Presentations will be made for grants to local elementary schools and Operation Military Matters.

• Appointment of Tamika Detwiler to the Recreation Advisory Board
• Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation extensions No. 69, 70, 71
• Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation extensions No. 67, 68, 69
• FY25 Purchase Order and CIP Carry-Forwards report
• Grant presentations to Bauder, Oakhurst, Orange Grove, and Seminole elementary schools

The Seminole City Council unanimously appointed Tamika Detwiler to the Recreation Advisory Board. It also approved three seven-day extensions to the Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation and three to the Hurricane Milton proclamation. The city manager reported that the Waterfront Park contractor withdrew and the project will be rebid.

• Appointed Tamika Detwiler to the Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency extensions No. 69-71 through Feb. 10, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency extensions No. 67-69 through Feb. 9, 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a request by PV-Lake Seminole, LLC for a development agreement to redevelop the property at 7405 Seminole Boulevard, the former SunTrust Bank site. This is a discussion item only; no final decision is scheduled at this workshop.

• Discussion of development agreement for 7405 Seminole Boulevard (former SunTrust Bank site)
• Request by PV-Lake Seminole, LLC

The City Council held a workshop to discuss a development agreement request from PV-Lake Seminole, LLC for the former Sun Trust Bank site at 7405 Seminole Boulevard. The developer sought relief from parking and surface water runoff requirements for a proposed PNC Bank and Greenlane restaurant. After discussion, the Council did not reach a consensus to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a development agreement, so no action was taken.

• No consensus to authorize City Manager to negotiate development agreement for 7405 Seminole Boulevard

City Council

The Seminole City Council is holding a workshop meeting with a single substantive item: interviewing Tamika Detwiler, an applicant for the City Recreation Advisory Board. The rest of the agenda is procedural, consisting of the call to order, mayor's comments, and adjournment.

• Interview of City Recreation Advisory Board applicant Tamika Detwiler

The City Council held a workshop meeting and interviewed Tamika Detwiler, an applicant for the Recreation Advisory Board. Council members reached a unanimous consensus to place her appointment on the January 20, 2026, City Council agenda for formal consideration. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Unanimous consensus to place Tamika Detwiler's Recreation Advisory Board appointment on the Jan 20, 2026 agenda

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on opting out of a state property tax exemption for 'Missing Middle' housing, approve a $1,199,063 fire truck purchase, and extend hurricane emergency proclamations. The agenda also includes grant presentations, a pavement management plan, and accepting a councilor's resignation.

• Public hearing on Resolution No. 12-2025 to opt out of 80%-120% AMI 'Missing Middle' property tax exemption
• Authorization to order Pierce Enforcer Heavy Duty Rescue Pumper for Squad 29 from Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC for $1,199,063.00
• Fiscal Year 2026 Pavement Management Plan
• Extension No. 68 of Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation and Extension No. 66 of Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation
• Accept resignation of Councilor Jim Quinn effective February 24, 2026