Seminole public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting on December 16, 2025, at City Hall (9199 113th Street North). The meeting includes a public hearing for a second reading of Ordinance No. 09-2025, which addresses certified recovery residences as required by state law. The council will also consider interlocal agreements for disaster debris collection and ADA-compliant municipal website updates.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 09-2025 for certified recovery residences
• Interlocal Agreement for Disaster Debris Collection & Removal Services ($250,000 grant from Florida DEP Resilient Florida Program)
• Municipal Website Redesign Project for WCAG 2.2 ADA compliance
• Proclamations extending emergency declarations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton
• Acceptance of $250,000 Florida DEP Resilient Florida Program Planning Grant

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting with several action items, including the first reading of an ordinance establishing procedures for certified recovery residences, as required by state law. The council will also vote on janitorial and landscaping service contracts, make board appointments, and extend hurricane emergency proclamations. The agenda includes routine consent items and reports from the city manager.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 09-2025 for certified recovery residence procedures
• Award janitorial services bid to Xtremely Clean Janitorial Services LLC for $29,832 annually
• Award median maintenance and landscaping bid to J&J Diversified LLC for $74,360 annually plus $4,500 alternate
• Appoint Emily Davis and Seirra Parker to Recreation Advisory Board
• Extend hurricane emergency proclamations for Helene and Milton

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting with a public hearing on the second and final reading of Ordinance 08-2025, which amends the FY 2025 budget. They will also consider awarding a bid for the fuel system replacement project, approving an interlocal agreement for water quality monitoring, and extending emergency proclamations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and a $114,910.08 expenditure for firefighting turnout gear.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 08-2025 (budget amendment for FY 2025)
• Award bid for Fuel System Replacement Project to SPATCO Energy Solutions, LLC
• First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Pinellas County for NPDES MS4 water quality monitoring
• Authorize $114,910.08 for firefighting turnout gear from Municipal Emergency Services, Inc.
• Proclamations of emergency extensions for Hurricanes Helene (No. 60 & 61) and Milton (No. 58 & 59)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a workshop meeting to interview two applicants for the City Recreation Advisory Board’s teen member positions. The workshop is part of the council’s routine oversight of advisory boards and does not include formal decisions.

• Interview of Emily Davis and Sierra Parker for Recreation Advisory Board (Teen Members)

The City Council held a workshop and interviewed two applicants for teen member positions on the Recreation Advisory Board. The council reached unanimous consensus to place the appointments of Emily Davis and Sierra Parker on the December 2, 2025, agenda for formal approval. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Consensus to place Emily Davis appointment on Dec. 2 agenda
• Consensus to place Sierra Parker appointment on Dec. 2 agenda

City Council

The Seminole City Council is holding a workshop to discuss a request by LIV Development, LLC for a development agreement to develop the property at 8740 Park Boulevard, the former Winn Dixie site. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discussion of development agreement for 8740 Park Boulevard (Winn Dixie site) by LIV Development, LLC

The City Council unanimously authorized the City Manager to enter into negotiations with LIV Development, LLC for a Development Agreement for the property at 8740 Park Boulevard, the current Winn Dixie site. The developer proposes a 208-unit, 5-story multi-family building and is requesting relief from parking and height standards. A neighborhood meeting is planned for December.

• Authorized City Manager to negotiate Development Agreement with LIV Development, LLC for 8740 Park Boulevard (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting with a consent agenda, action items, and reports. Key actions include the first reading of a budget amendment ordinance for FY 2025 and extensions of emergency proclamations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The council will also receive a community policing report and set a workshop to interview teen members for the Recreation Advisory Board.

• First Reading of Ordinance No. 08-2025 amending the FY 2025 budget
• Extension No. 59 of Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation
• Extension No. 57 of Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation
• Reappointment of Allison (Ali) Bean and Kadi Hendricks-Tubbs to Recreation Advisory Board
• Workshop to interview teen members for Recreation Advisory Board (Nov 18, 2025)

The Seminole City Council approved Ordinance No. 08-2025 on second and final reading, amending the FY2025 budget, with excess funds from EMS and Fire Protection Service Agreements rolled into the pension. The council also unanimously approved seven-day extensions for hurricane emergency proclamations (Helene and Milton) and set a workshop to interview teen board applicants. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance No. 08-2025 (budget amendment) on second and final reading (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation extension No. 59 through Nov 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation extension No. 57 through Nov 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set workshop for Nov 18, 2025, to interview Recreation Advisory Teen Board applicants (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and board reappointments (unanimous)
• Excused Councilor Shields from Oct 9, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting on October 28, 2025, at City Hall. The agenda includes swearing in new fire department leaders, amending the city’s pay plan, and ratifying appointments. The council will also discuss stormwater projects and emergency proclamations related to recent hurricanes.

• Swearing in of Eric Oliva as District Chief
• Swearing in of Seth Cromer and Dennis McCormick as Lieutenants
• Resolution No. 10-2025 to amend the city’s Classification and Compensation Plan
• FY26 Stormwater Improvement Projects Work Authorization
• Ratifying appointment of attorneys Erin Barnett and Erin Woolums as alternate Special Magistrates

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved a resolution amending the Classification and Compensation Plan to reclassify the Fire Marshal position, ratified the appointment of two alternate Special Magistrates, authorized a $59,779.36 stormwater work authorization for Johnson Road and 72nd Terrace, and extended hurricane emergency proclamations for Helene and Milton. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution 10-2025 amending Classification and Compensation Plan (unanimous)
• Ratified Resolution 11-2025 appointing Erin Barnett and Erin Woolums as alternate Special Magistrates (unanimous)
• Authorized $59,779.36 stormwater work authorization with Advanced Engineering and Design, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency extensions No. 57 and 58 through Nov 4 and Nov 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency extensions No. 55 and 56 through Nov 3 and Nov 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Selected Feb 6, 2026 for Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner (consensus)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting with several action items, including a public hearing on a plat approval ordinance, a resolution amending the city's classification and compensation plan, and an agreement with Pinellas County for emergency medical services. They will also vote on distributing $30,000 in non-profit grants and authorizing $359,995 for a stage gazebo at Waterfront Park. Additionally, the council will consider extending hurricane emergency proclamations and hear reports from the city manager.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 05-2025 (plat approval changes per Senate Bill 784)
• Resolution No. 09-2025 to amend Classification and Compensation Plan
• EMS ALS First Responder Agreement Amendment with Pinellas County
• Non-Profit Organization Grant Distribution of $30,000 (FY 2025-2026)
• Expenditure of $359,995 to New Vista Builders Group, LLC for stage gazebo at Waterfront Park

The Seminole City Council approved a $359,995 expenditure to New Vista Builders Group, LLC for construction of a stage gazebo at Waterfront Park, funded partly by a $150,000 grant. The council also unanimously passed an ordinance required by state law (SB 784) altering plat approvals, adopted a resolution amending the city's classification and compensation plan, and approved a $30,000 non-profit grant distribution (6-1). Emergency declarations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton were extended, and consent agenda items were approved.

• Approved $359,995 stage gazebo construction at Waterfront Park (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 05-2025 on second reading, complying with SB 784 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 09-2025 amending Classification and Compensation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 non-profit grant distribution (6-1)
• Approved EMS ALS First Responder Contract Amendment with Pinellas County (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency extensions No. 55 & 56 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency extensions No. 53 & 54 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: minutes and pension board reappointment (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council is holding a special meeting with a single substantive action item: approval of a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2896. The meeting also includes routine opening procedures and adjournment.

• Approval of collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 2896

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2896. The contract, ratified by union members in a 65-5 vote, includes changes to pension contributions, sick leave for cancer diagnoses, holiday pay options, wage increases, and a uniform allowance increase.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with IAFF Local 2896 (unanimous)
• Employee pension contribution set at 10% year 1, 9.5% year 2, 9% year 3
• Sick leave for cancer diagnosis not counted toward sick time
• Option to be paid for observed holidays instead of using 12 hours accrued vacation
• One-time $100 certification bonus for certain firefighter positions
• Added optional health plan for covered employees
• Increased annual uniform cleaning allowance from $260 to $300

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the millage rate and general fund budget for fiscal year 2026. The meeting includes approvals for insurance renewals, digitization services, and law enforcement contracts, along with proclamations for hurricane recovery extensions.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 06-2025: Establishing the Millage Rate for FY 2026
• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 07-2025: Adopting the Budget for FY 2026
• Renewal of Property, Liability, and Workers' Compensation Insurance with PGIT
• Expenditure of $60,517.60 to MCCi LLC for digitization of planning documents
• Law Enforcement Services Contract for FY 2026 with Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved the FY2025-2026 millage rate of 2.4793 mills and a general fund budget with total appropriations of $33,569,300. The council also approved several contracts and extensions, including a law enforcement services contract with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for $2,486,556. A motion to investigate ways to reduce the law enforcement budget failed on a 3-4 vote.

• Approved Ordinance No. 06-2025 setting millage rate at 2.4793 mills (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 07-2025 adopting FY2026 budget of $33,569,300 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including insurance renewal and professional services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 05-2025 on first reading regarding plat approval per SB 784 (unanimous)
• Authorized $60,517.60 expenditure to MCCi, LLC for digitization of planning documents (unanimous)
• Authorized FY2026 law enforcement contract with Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for $2,486,556 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency extensions No. 52-54 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency extensions No. 50-52 (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the allocation of $30,000 in grant funding for non-profit organizations for fiscal year 2025-2026. This is a discussion item only, with no final decision expected at this meeting.

• Discussion on Non-Profit Organization Grant Distribution (FY 2025-2026 Allocation of $30,000)

The City Council held a workshop to discuss distributing $30,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations for FY 2025-2026. No final amounts were approved; instead, the council agreed to take more time to review applications. Each councilor will submit suggested amounts to the City Clerk by September 17, 2025, who will average them for discussion at the next meeting.

• Delayed nonprofit grant distribution decisions to allow more review time
• Councilors to submit suggested grant amounts to City Clerk by September 17, 2025
• City Clerk to average councilor suggestions for discussion at next meeting

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting to decide the millage rate and adopt the General Fund budget for fiscal year 2026. A public hearing will establish new stormwater utility rates, and the council will also amend employee pay scales and extend emergency proclamations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

• Ordinance 06-2025: Establish millage rate for FY2026
• Ordinance 07-2025: Adopt General Fund budget for FY2026
• Resolution 07-2025: Set stormwater utility rate range and approve FY2026 assessment roll
• Resolution 08-2025: Amend city employee classification and compensation plan
• Proclamations extending emergency declarations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton

City Council

The Seminole City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, including expenditures for firefighter physicals and turnout gear, and to vote on extending emergency proclamations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The council will also discuss the city manager's evaluation and a September concert series. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy changes or public hearings.

• $65,220 for Life Scan Wellness Centers for firefighter annual physicals
• $28,728 for firefighting turnout gear from Municipal Emergency Services, Inc.
• Declare 2013 Ford Transit Van surplus and authorize sale on GovDeals
• Extend Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation (Extensions No. 48 & 49)
• Extend Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation (Extensions No. 46 & 47)

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved two seven-day extensions of the emergency proclamations for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, citing ongoing City Hall repairs. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included spending for firefighter physicals and turnout gear, and declared a surplus van for sale. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation extensions No. 48 and No. 49 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation extensions No. 46 and No. 47 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $65,220 for firefighter physicals and $28,728 for turnout gear (unanimous)
• Declared 2013 Ford Transit Van surplus and authorized sale on GovDeals (unanimous)
• Excused Councilor Shields's absence (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council is meeting in a non-public executive session to discuss union contract negotiations, as permitted under Florida law. No public action is expected; the agenda contains only procedural items.

• Executive session for union contract negotiation discussion
• Meeting held at City Hall, 9199 113th Street North, Seminole, FL

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a public hearing on the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 04-2025 to amend the FY2025 budget. They will also vote on authorizing a contract with the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections for the November 4, 2025 municipal election, with payment not to exceed $15,484.64, and on an interlocal agreement with Pinellas County for Multimodal Impact Fee collection. The agenda includes consent items, proclamations, and reports, but no other major policy decisions.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 04-2025 amending the 2024-2025 (FY2025) budget
• Authorize election contract with Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections, payment up to $15,484.64
• Authorize interlocal agreement with Pinellas County for Multimodal Impact Fee collection
• Proclamations of emergency extensions for Hurricanes Helene (No. 46 & 47) and Milton (No. 44 & 45)
• Consent agenda includes Music in the Park performer contracts and Kiwanis Field of Honor

City Council

The Seminole City Council is meeting in a non-public executive session under Florida law to discuss union contract negotiations. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no public action items or decisions listed.

• Executive session discussion of union contract negotiations under F.S. 447.605

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting on July 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM in City Hall to discuss fiscal matters, including establishing the proposed millage rate for FY2026 and scheduling public hearings. The agenda also includes swearing in new fire rescue leadership and reviewing the annual financial report for FY2024.

• Swearing in of Nicolas Bean as Fire Rescue District Chief
• Swearing in of Jason Biggs as Fire Rescue Lieutenant
• Accept Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY2024
• Establish proposed millage rate for FY2026 and schedule public hearings
• First reading of Ordinance No. 04-2025: Budget Amendment

The City Council unanimously set a proposed millage rate of 2.4793 for Fiscal Year 2026 and scheduled public hearings for September 8 and September 22, 2025. The Council also approved a budget amendment on first reading, authorized a grant application for the Lake Pearl stormwater project, and extended hurricane emergency proclamations. All votes were unanimous.

• Set proposed millage rate of 2.4793 for FY 2026 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for millage and budget adoption on Sept 8 and Sept 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 04-2025 budget amendment, including $1.2M for hurricane expenses (unanimous)
• Authorized Hazard Mitigation Grant application for Lake Pearl stormwater project (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency extensions No. 43-45 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency extensions No. 41-43 (unanimous)
• Scheduled executive session for union negotiations on Aug 12, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. This is a discussion item only, with no formal vote or decision scheduled. The meeting includes mayor comments and adjournment.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget

City Council

The Seminole City Council will vote on several action items, including renewing health, dental, and vision insurance for FY 2026, approving the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant distribution, appointing a voting delegate for the Florida League of Cities conference, and extending emergency proclamations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The agenda also includes a community policing report, a budget workshop announcement, and the annual comprehensive financial report.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Renewals for FY 2026 (Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026)
• Approve Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant distribution for FY 2026
• Appoint Florida League of Cities Annual Conference Voting Delegate
• Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Helene Extensions No. 41 & No. 42
• Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Milton Extensions No. 39 & No. 40

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting to decide on creating a stormwater utility, adopt the 2025 Pinellas County Local Mitigation Strategy, and approve emergency proclamations for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. The council will also vote on a construction contract and a non-ad valorem assessment roll for stormwater services.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 03-2025 to create a Stormwater Utility
• Adopt the 2025 Pinellas County Local Mitigation Strategy (Resolution 06-2025)
• Approve $93,838 CMAR agreement with CORE Construction Services of Florida, LLC
• Approve 2025-2026 Stormwater Non-Ad Valorem Assessment Roll
• Extend emergency proclamations for Hurricane Helene (Extensions No. 39 & 40) and Hurricane Milton (Extensions No. 37 & 38)

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 03-2025 on final reading, creating a stormwater utility, and also approved the draft stormwater non-ad valorem assessment roll for FY 2026. The council authorized a Construction Manager at Risk agreement with CORE Construction Services of Florida, LLC, up to $93,838 for a new fire station, and extended hurricane emergency proclamations. Meeting dates for November and December were rescheduled.

• Approved Ordinance No. 03-2025 creating a stormwater utility (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 06-2025 adopting the 2025 Pinellas County Local Mitigation Strategy (unanimous)
• Approved the draft stormwater non-ad valorem assessment roll for FY 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized CMAR agreement with CORE Construction Services, LLC up to $93,838 for new fire station (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency extensions No. 39 and No. 40 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency extensions No. 37 and No. 38 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled November and December council meetings to Nov 10, Nov 18, Dec 2, Dec 16 (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a first reading and public hearing on Ordinance No. 03-2025 to create a stormwater utility, which could affect resident fees. The council will also consider a contract change order for the City Hall exterior rehabilitation project and extend emergency proclamations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Several items are on the consent agenda, including minutes and a cybersecurity grant agreement.

• First Reading and Public Hearing of Ordinance No. 03-2025: Creating a Stormwater Utility
• City Hall Exterior Rehabilitation Project Contract Change Order - Faux Stone Finish
• Proclamations of Emergency for Hurricane Helene Extensions No. 37 & No. 38
• Proclamations of Emergency for Hurricane Milton Extensions No. 35 & No. 36
• Authorize City Manager to execute Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program agreement with State of Florida

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold its regular business meeting on May 27, 2025, at City Hall. The main action items include authorizing a roof-replacement contract for the Repetto Building and extending emergency proclamations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The meeting also features recognitions and upcoming city events.

• Authorize $48,869 construction contract with Munyan Roofing Services for Repetto Building roof replacement
• Extend Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Helene Extensions No. 35 & No. 36
• Extend Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Milton Extensions No. 33 & No. 34

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved a $48,869 construction contract with Munyan Roofing Services, LLC for the Repetto Building roof replacement. The council also unanimously approved extensions of hurricane emergency proclamations for Helene and Milton, and agreed to schedule a county presentation on the 102nd Avenue roadway project. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $48,869 roof replacement contract with Munyan Roofing Services, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation extensions No. 35 and 36 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation extensions No. 33 and 34 (unanimous)
• Consensus to schedule Pinellas County presentation on 102nd Avenue roadway project

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting to approve expenditures for a new fire truck and extend emergency proclamations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The agenda also includes routine presentations, proclamations, and consent items like minutes approval.

• $2,217,219.64 fire truck replacement from Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC
• City of Seminole Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Helene Extensions No. 33 & No. 34
• City of Seminole Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Milton Extensions No. 31 & No. 32

The City Council unanimously approved spending $2,217,219.64 to replace Aerial Ladder Fire Truck 29, purchasing from Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC under a Sourcewell contract. The council also approved two-week extensions of the hurricane emergency proclamations for both Helene and Milton, citing ongoing repairs at City Hall. Consent agenda items, including meeting minutes, were approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $2,217,219.64 for replacement of Fire Truck 29 from Ten-8 Fire & Safety (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation extensions No. 33 & 34 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation extensions No. 31 & 32 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: April 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council is holding a workshop immediately following its business meeting to discuss prioritization of the Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan. This is a discussion item only, with no formal vote or decision listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan project prioritization

The City Council held a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. Public Works Director Rodney Due introduced Advanced Engineering, and Senior Project Engineer Rafal Kadaj presented a scoring model for prioritizing Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan projects, covering factors like community function, performance, financial, and risk. Discussion followed, and the meeting adjourned without any action taken.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only

City Council

The Seminole City Council will vote on awarding a bid for FY25 stormwater improvements and on extending local states of emergency for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The agenda also includes proclamations, consent items, and a city manager report with community events.

• Award bid for FY25 Stormwater Improvements to Cathcart Construction Company
• Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Helene Extensions No. 31 & No. 32
• Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Milton Extensions No. 29 & No. 30
• Bunker Gear Donation to Pinellas Park High School First Responder Program
• Arbor Day, Professional Municipal Clerks Week, and Stormwater Stewardship Month proclamations

The City Council unanimously approved awarding the FY25 Stormwater Improvements bid to Cathcart Construction Company for $407,880, the lower of two responsive bids, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement. The council also unanimously approved consent agenda items including the April 8 meeting minutes and a bunker gear donation, and extended hurricane emergency proclamations for Helene and Milton. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational or procedural.

• Approved consent agenda: April 8, 2025 minutes and bunker gear donation to Pinellas Park High School (unanimous)
• Awarded FY25 Stormwater Improvements bid to Cathcart Construction Company for $407,880 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation extensions No. 31 and No. 32 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation extensions No. 29 and No. 30 (unanimous)
• Set executive session for May 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (consensus)
• Set budget workshop for July 12, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (consensus)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting with several action items, including a second and final hearing on a development agreement for 7524 90th Street, approval of construction manager rankings for the Bay Pines Fire Station, and awarding a $160,084.14 bid for the City Hall Exterior Rehabilitation Project. The council will also consider extending hurricane emergency proclamations for Helene and Milton. The agenda includes public comments and a consent agenda for approving prior meeting minutes.

• Second and final hearing on development agreement for 7524 90th Street
• Approval of Bay Pines Fire Station Construction Manager at Risk rankings and contract negotiations
• Award bid to New Vista Building Group for City Hall Exterior Rehabilitation Project ($160,084.14)
• Proclamations of Emergency for Hurricane Helene Extensions No. 29 & 30
• Proclamations of Emergency for Hurricane Milton Extensions No. 27 & 28

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a first hearing on a proposed development agreement for the property at 7524 90th Street, and will consider extending emergency proclamations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The agenda also includes consent items such as reappointments to the Developmental Review Board and a letter of support for a Pinellas County hazard mitigation grant application.

• First hearing on development agreement for 7524 90th Street
• Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Helene Extensions No. 27 & No. 28
• Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Milton Extensions No. 25 & No. 26
• Reappointments to Developmental Review Board (Goodner, Gajentan, Mobey) through March 31, 2027
• Authorize letter of support for Pinellas County Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application

The Seminole City Council unanimously granted preliminary approval of a Development Agreement with Two J Properties, LLC for property at 7524 90th Street, scheduling a second public hearing and final reading for April 8, 2025. The council also unanimously approved consent agenda items, including reappointments to the Developmental Review Board and a letter of support for Pinellas County's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application. Additionally, the council extended hurricane emergency proclamations for Helene and Milton by seven days each, citing ongoing repairs at City Hall. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Granted preliminary approval of Development Agreement with Two J Properties, LLC for 7524 90th St (unanimous)
• Scheduled second public hearing and final reading for April 8, 2025
• Approved consent agenda: minutes, DRB reappointments (Goodner, Gajentan, Mabey), letter of support for HMGP (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency extensions No. 27 and No. 28 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency extensions No. 25 and No. 26 (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved seven-day extensions for both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton emergency proclamations. The council also approved the February 25, 2025, meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations, reports, and a consensus to hold an executive session on March 27, 2025.

• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation Extension No. 25 through March 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency proclamation Extension No. 26 through April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation Extension No. 23 through March 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency proclamation Extension No. 24 through March 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Consensus to hold executive session for union negotiations on March 27, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting to conduct routine and ceremonial items, including swearing in a new lieutenant, receiving grant presentations, and extending emergency proclamations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. No major policy decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Swearing in of Esteban Galaz as Lieutenant
• Pinellas Safe Harbor Grant Presentation
• Starkey Elementary School Grant Presentation
• Resolution No. 05-2025: Stormwater Non Ad Valorem Assessment Resolution
• City of Seminole Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Helene Extensions No. 23 & No. 24

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a public hearing for the second and final reading of a budget amendment for FY 2025, and will consider extending hurricane emergency proclamations for Helene and Milton. The agenda also includes a SPCA grant presentation, consent items, and reports from the city manager.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 02-2025 amending FY 2024-2025 budget
• Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Helene Extensions No. 21 & 22
• Proclamation of Emergency for Hurricane Milton Extensions No. 19 & 20
• Co-sponsorship of Seminole Stampede 5k Race and Kids Appreciation Day
• Community Policing Report and Tree City USA update

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold a business meeting on January 28, 2025, at City Hall to decide on ordinances, resolutions, and proclamations. Key actions include a second reading of an ordinance on adult employment age, amendments to the city's compensation plan, and budget adjustments. The council will also consider proclamations extending emergency declarations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 01-2025: Amending the minimum age for employment at adult use establishments
• Resolution No. 03-2025: Approving amendments to the City of Seminole Classification and Compensation Plan
• Ordinance No. 02-2025: Amending the FY 2024-2025 budget
• Public hearing and proposed development agreement for 7524 90th Street
• Proclamations extending emergency declarations for Hurricanes Helene (Extensions No. 19 & 20) and Milton (Extensions No. 17 & 18)

The City Council approved a fireworks display contract with Sky Candy Fireworks for the 56th Pow Wow Festival on March 8, 2025, in the amount of $8,750, despite concerns from some councilors about a lower-priced local bid. The council also unanimously approved an ordinance raising the minimum age for employment at adult-use establishments, a resolution amending the city's classification and compensation plan, a budget amendment, preliminary approval of a development agreement for a marine shop, and extensions of hurricane emergency proclamations.

• Approved $8,750 fireworks contract with Sky Candy Fireworks (4-3)
• Approved Ordinance 01-2025 on second reading, raising minimum age for adult-use establishment employment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 03-2025 amending Classification and Compensation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 02-2025 on first reading, amending FY 2025 budget by $82,500 (unanimous)
• Granted preliminary approval of development agreement with Two J Properties, LLC for marine shop at 7524 90th St (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Helene emergency extensions No. 19 and No. 20 (unanimous)
• Approved Hurricane Milton emergency extensions No. 17 and No. 18 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled March 25, 2025 council meeting to March 27, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The Seminole City Council will hold final votes on three voluntary annexations and a first reading of an ordinance changing the minimum employment age at adult-use establishments. The council will also consider a stormwater utility fee assessment work authorization and extend hurricane emergency proclamations. Several items are routine, including minutes approval, committee reappointments, and a pavement management plan.

• Second reading of Ordinance 20-2024: voluntary annexation of 10769 111th Street
• Second reading of Ordinance 21-2024: voluntary annexation of 10241 110th Way
• Second reading of Ordinance 22-2024: voluntary annexation of 10313 110th Way
• First reading of Ordinance 01-2025: minimum age for employment at adult use establishments
• Work authorization for Advanced Engineering & Design, Inc. for stormwater utility fee assessment

The Seminole City Council unanimously approved three voluntary annexations of single-family homes, a stormwater utility fee assessment study, and a new asset management software contract. It also approved a full lien release for a property on Burning Tree Drive with a $2,600 payment, and passed a resolution supporting the Florida League of Cities' legislative platform by a 5-2 vote. All other action items, including ordinance amendments and emergency extensions, were approved unanimously.

• Approved voluntary annexation at 10769 111th St (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary annexation at 10241 110th Way (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary annexation at 10313 110th Way (unanimous)
• Approved full lien release for 6860 Burning Tree Dr with $2,600 payment (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance raising minimum age for adult-use employment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 02-2025 supporting Florida League of Cities platform (5-2)
• Authorized PSD Citywide asset management software agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized $74,988.51 stormwater utility fee assessment study (unanimous)