Largo meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Largo approves $639K street restoration, $75K settlement, and budget amendment

The Largo City Commission on Aug. 4 approved a consent docket that includes a $639,000 contract for street restoration, a $75,000 lawsuit settlement, and a $510,000 sewer rehabilitation authorization. The commission also adopted ordinances on recovery residences and administration fees, and approved a first-reading budget amendment of $898,200.

Street and sewer work

The commission awarded a $639,000 contract to MTM Contractors, Inc. for restoration of 1st Street and 1st Avenue NW. It also authorized $510,000 in additional spending for sewer rehabilitation under Bid No. 24-B-806.

Legal settlement

The commission approved a $75,000 settlement in the lawsuit Joshua Lyles v. City of Largo and Nathaniel J. Hansmann.

Budget amendment

Ordinance No. 2026-26, amending the FY 2026 budget by $898,200, passed on first reading.

Police equipment

Using federal forfeiture funds, the commission approved $20,924 for an Oculus 5 Mini Camera system and $19,500 for SWAT rifle suppressors.

Other actions

The commission also adopted ordinances related to recovery residences and administration fees. (Details of these ordinances were not provided in the agenda summary.)

Upcoming meetings

• **City Commission** – Aug. 18: Second readings of ordinances to increase solid waste and stormwater fees; contract awards for 16th St NW roadway improvements ($3,093,493 plus $878,507 contingency) and Rosery Road Phase 2 change order ($1,062,198); lease agreements with Bocelli Modern Italian and Dead Bobs Bar and Restaurant.
• **Affordable Housing Advisory Committee** – Aug. 19: Review of affordable housing incentives, including impact fees, parking and setback requirements, infrastructure capacity, street requirements, and public land inventory.
• **Library Advocacy Board** – Aug. 20: Library director's report, children's book orders, and a presentation by City Manager John Curp on property taxes and the city budget.
• **Municipal Code Enforcement Board** – Aug. 27: Consent docket for three properties in compliance; second orders for four properties with $250/day fines for non-compliance or unpaid fines.

Largo City Commission agenda includes $1.4M in spending; budget work session set for Aug. 11

The Largo City Commission's Aug. 4 agenda included more than $1.4 million in proposed spending, including a $639,000 street restoration contract and a $75,000 lawsuit settlement. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so all items remain pending confirmation. The commission is also scheduled to hold a work session Aug. 11 to finalize the FY 2027 budget and tax rate.

City Commission (Aug. 4)

The commission's consent docket and regular agenda included:

• A $639,000 contract to MTM Contractors, Inc. for restoration of 1st Street and 1st Avenue NW.
• A $75,000 settlement in the lawsuit *Joshua Lyles v. City of Largo and Nathaniel J. Hansmann*.
• Authorization of $510,000 in additional spending for trenchless sanitary and storm sewer rehabilitation (Bid No. 24-B-806).
• A $73,835 roof replacement at the Largo Golf Clubhouse, awarded to 1st Class Roofing, Inc. (Bid 26-P-863).
• Purchase of a $20,924 Oculus 5 Mini camera system for the Special Operations Unit, using federal forfeiture funds.
• Purchase of $19,500 in rifle suppressors for the SWAT team, using law-enforcement forfeiture funds.
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2026-26, amending the FY 2026 budget by $898,200.
• Ordinances related to recovery residences and administration fees.

The commission also considered interlocal agreements. No vote tallies were listed in the agenda.

Finance Advisory Board (July 27)

The Finance Advisory Board reviewed the FY 2027 proposed budget and discussed developing recommendations for the City Commission on the property tax rate, recreation fees, utility rates, and strategic budget priorities. The board also considered agenda memo #26-248 from a July 17 joint work session and approved minutes from its April 27 meeting. No final recommendations were published.

Municipal Code Enforcement Board (July 30)

The board's agenda included accepting affidavits of compliance for five properties: 951 Orange View Dr, 1670 Indian Rocks Rd S, 12996 138th Ln N, 3340 Hillsdale Ave, and 2048 Cove Dr. It also reviewed a request to reduce fines, subject to a minimum of $500 (or $1,500 for repeat violations) per the City of Largo Fee Ordinance. First orders were to be issued for 3097 Brookfield Dr, 570 Mac Crillus Rd, 1106 Melba Ct, 1509 Clearwater Largo Rd N, and 351 West Bay Dr. Second-order violations with daily fines ranging from $50 to $250 were also considered. The board approved minutes from May 28 and June 25.

Planning Board (Aug. 6)

The Planning Board held public hearings on a conditional use request (CU-26-0003) to establish a medical office in a 12,170-square-foot space at 13922 58th Street North. It also considered Ordinance No. 2026-33, a proposed amendment to Section 15.18 of the Comprehensive Development Code regarding short-term vacation rentals.

Coming up

The City Commission will hold a work session Aug. 11 to finalize the FY 2027 budget. The Finance Advisory Board has recommended a 5.5200 millage rate (6-0 vote), a 15% stormwater rate increase (5-1), reduction of city-paid entertainment to Saturdays only (6-0), reduction of senior trip programs (5-1), and adoption of a Recreation, Parks, and Arts fee schedule (5-1). The commission will also discuss updates to the chronic nuisance and short-term vacation rental ordinances. The first public hearing on the budget is scheduled for Sept. 3.

Largo Commission Sets FY 2027 Tax Rate at 5.5200 Mills, Approves $17.4M Insurance Renewal

The Largo City Commission set the FY 2027 property tax rate at 5.5200 mills and approved a $17,454,447 group medical insurance renewal during its July 21 meeting, according to agenda materials. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published.

City Commission — July 21

The commission's agenda indicates the following items were approved, though official minutes are not yet available:

• **Property tax rate:** 5.5200 mills for FY 2027, with the first public budget hearing scheduled.
• **Group medical insurance:** Renewed with Public Risk Management for $17,454,447 covering FY 2026–2027.
• **City Welcome Signs:** $97,313 authorized for purchase from Thomas Signs and Awning Company, Inc.
• **Street Maintenance vehicle:** $63,344 authorized for a replacement vehicle from Everglades Equipment Group.
• **Wastewater discharge fees:** Ordinance No. 2026-23 received a second reading to update the permitting and fee structure.
• **Utility relocation:** Authorization to relocate utilities underground on 1st Street Northwest.
• **Replacement vehicles:** Approved for the Street and Parks divisions.

Finance Advisory Board — July 27

The Finance Advisory Board reviewed the FY 2027 proposed budget and developed recommendations for the City Commission on the property tax rate, recreation fees, utility rates, and strategic budget priorities. The board also considered agenda memo #26-248 from the July 17 joint work session and had prior meeting minutes from April 27, 2026 up for approval. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Municipal Code Enforcement Board — July 30

The board was scheduled to accept affidavits of compliance for five properties:

• 951 Orange View Dr
• 1670 Indian Rocks Rd S
• 12996 138th Ln N
• 3340 Hillsdale Ave
• 2048 Cove Dr

The board was also set to consider requests for reduction of fines, with a minimum of $500 (or $1,500 for repeat violations) per the City of Largo Fee Ordinance. First orders were scheduled for 3097 Brookfield Dr, 570 Mac Crillus Rd, 1106 Melba Ct, 1509 Clearwater Largo Rd N, and 351 West Bay Dr. Second-order violations with daily fines ranging from $50 to $250 for non-compliance were also on the agenda. Minutes from May 28 and June 25, 2026 were up for approval. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published.

Coming Up

City Commission — August 4: The commission will vote on more than $1.4 million in spending, including $510,000 for trenchless sanitary and storm sewer rehabilitation (Bid 24-B-806), $639,000 to restore 1st Street and 1st Avenue NW (Contract 26-B-855), $73,835 for roof replacement at Largo Golf Clubhouse (Bid 26-P-863), $20,924 for an Oculus 5 Mini camera system for the Special Operations Unit using federal forfeiture funds, $19,500 for SWAT rifle suppressors using law-enforcement forfeiture funds, and a $75,000 legal settlement. Ordinances on recovery residences and fees are also scheduled.

Planning Board — August 6: Public hearings on a conditional use request (CU-26-0003) to establish a medical office in a 12,170 square foot space at 13922 58th Street North, and Ordinance No. 2026-33, a proposed amendment to Section 15.18 of the Comprehensive Development Code regarding short-term vacation rentals.

Largo Commission Faces $317M Budget, Pension Costs, and Infrastructure Contracts

Horizon Project Change Order Heads July 7 Agenda

The Largo City Commission's July 7 meeting included the largest single dollar item of the past two weeks: a deductive change order for the Horizon Construction Project totaling $10,513,163.67. The agenda also listed a second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-06, which would establish requirements and procedures for temporary emergency housing.

Other items on the July 7 agenda included a $248,000 authorization for police CAD/RMS licensing and support from Central Square Technologies, roof replacements at Fire Station 41 ($225,014) and the Environmental Services Administration Building ($164,615), and a Stormwater Master Plan Update with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for $199,961. The commission was also scheduled to authorize the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan.

Note: Minutes for the July 7 meeting have not yet been published, so final outcomes and vote tallies are not yet confirmed in the official record.

Work Session: Corridor Study and Pension Valuation

On July 14, the Commission held a work session covering two presentations. The first was a Forward Pinellas East Bay/Roosevelt Corridor Study Phase 3 update. The second was the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Pension Plan Actuarial Valuation Report, which showed a funded ratio of 78.2% as of October 1, 2025, and an unfunded actuarial liability of $56,805,856. The report indicated the FY 2027 required pension contribution would increase by $1,095,580 to $11,726,396.

Commission members also raised a request to address overgrown vegetation at Rosemary Lane and Indian Rocks Road. Minutes for this work session have not yet been published.

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Meets July 15

The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee met July 15 to review and recommend affordable-housing incentives. Items included incentives for development near transit hubs, major employment centers, and mixed-use projects, as well as flexible density options and affordable accessory residential units. The committee also had routine approval of its agenda and June 17, 2026 minutes on the agenda. Minutes are not yet published.

Commission Reviews $317M FY 2027 Budget Proposal

A July 17 Joint Commission Work Session presented the City Manager's proposed FY 2027 budget, totaling $317,035,800, with a General Fund budget of $133,880,400. Staff presented departmental overviews and sought direction on the property tax rate and proposed utility rate increases. The agenda also listed a proposed 3% wage increase for the CWA bargaining unit. A property tax rate discussion was noted for July 21. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming Up

• **July 21 — City Commission:** Vote on the proposed FY 2027 property tax rate and scheduling of the first public budget hearing. The agenda also includes renewal of Group Medical Insurance for $17,454,447 (FY 2026-2027), $97,313 for City Welcome Signs from Thomas Signs and Awning Company, Inc., a $63,344 replacement Street Maintenance vehicle from Everglades Equipment Group, and a second-reading vote on Ordinance No. 2026-23 updating wastewater discharge permit fees.
• **July 30 — Municipal Code Enforcement Board:** Public hearing with affidavits of compliance for five properties (951 Orange View Dr, 1670 Indian Rocks Rd S, 12986 138th Ln N, 3340 Hillsdale Ave, 2048 Cove Dr). The board will also consider fine-reduction requests (minimum $500, or $1,500 for repeat violations), issue first orders for five additional properties, and review second-order violations with daily fines ranging from $50 to $250.

Largo Commission approves $10.5 million Horizon change order, emergency housing ordinance

The Largo City Commission approved a $10,513,163.67 deductive change order for the Horizon Construction Project on July 7, reducing the project's total cost. The Commission also gave final approval to a temporary emergency housing ordinance and authorized several infrastructure contracts during its regular meeting.

Horizon Project and Infrastructure Contracts

The Commission approved Deductive Change Order No. 11 for the Horizon Construction Project in the amount of $10,513,163.67. A deductive change order reduces the overall contract value.

Also approved were two roof replacement contracts: $225,014 for Fire Station 41 and $164,615 for the Environmental Services Administration Building. The Commission authorized a Stormwater Master Plan Update project with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for $199,961.

The Commission approved a $248,000 purchase for Police Department CAD/RMS licensing and support from Central Square Technologies.

Temporary Emergency Housing Ordinance

The Commission held second reading and approved Ordinance No. 2026-06, which establishes requirements and procedures for temporary emergency housing in Largo. Second reading is typically the final step before an ordinance takes effect.

Community Development Block Grant

The Commission authorized the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan, which governs how federal housing and community development funds are spent locally.

Advisory Boards Met in Late June and Early July

Several advisory boards held meetings in the past two weeks. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

The Community Development Advisory Board met June 29 and was scheduled only to approve minutes from its March 30 and May 18, 2026 meetings. No new business was scheduled.

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board met the same day to discuss Ordinance No. 2025-07, which would establish the West Bay Drive Downtown Entertainment District, allowing open alcoholic beverages in designated outdoor areas with specific noise regulations. The board was also scheduled to receive an update on the Clearwater-Largo Road Community Redevelopment District and review an alternate development process for 605 Heron Townhomes (SPR1-25-0007).

The Planning Board met July 2 to consider a conditional use request for a proposed 4,249-square-foot Bank of America branch with drive-thru ATMs at 5105 East Bay Drive (CU-26-0002). The board also had a hardship relief request regarding minimum lot size requirements for 884 South Wind Lane (HR-26-0002) and was scheduled to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair.

Coming Up

July 14 — Commission Work Session: The Commission will receive an update on the Forward Pinellas East Bay Drive and Roosevelt Boulevard multimodal corridor study, now in Phase 3. The Commission will also review the actuarial valuation report for the Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Plan. The report shows a required FY 2027 pension contribution increase of $1,095,580, bringing the total to $11,726,396. The plan's funded ratio stands at 78.2% as of October 1, 2025, with an unfunded actuarial liability of $56,805,856.

July 15 — Affordable Housing Advisory Committee: The committee will review and recommend affordable-housing incentives for development near transit hubs, major employment centers, and mixed-use projects. Items include flexible density options and affordable accessory residential units. The committee will also approve minutes from its June 17, 2026 meeting.

Largo Commission to vote on $10.5M Horizon change order; advisory boards covered budget, code cases, entertainment district

Largo's City Commission is set to vote July 7 on a $10.5 million deductive change order for the Horizon construction project, the largest dollar item among recent and upcoming city meetings. Five advisory boards met over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published, so only agenda items — not final outcomes — can be reported.

City Commission (July 7)

The commission will consider Deductive Change Order No. 11 for the Horizon Construction Project, totaling $10,513,163.67. Also on the agenda: second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-06, which would establish requirements for temporary emergency housing; authorization to purchase police CAD/RMS licensing from Central Square Technologies for $248,000; roof replacement at Fire Station 41 ($225,014) and the Environmental Services Administration Building ($164,615); and a public hearing on the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan.

Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board (June 22)

Agenda only — minutes not yet published. Items listed for discussion included a tour of the Horizon West Bay facility, a public outreach plan, the Rectrac app for recreation services, and the FY27/28 budget proposal and priorities. No outcomes are confirmed.

Municipal Code Enforcement Board (June 25)

Agenda only — minutes not yet published. The board was scheduled to hear a request from Value Vision Homes LLC (1864 Paradise Ln) to reduce a $236,104.49 fine. Other listed items: a first order for Boulevard TIC/XIV LLC (2098 Seminole Blvd) regarding prohibited signs; building permit and flood-resistant construction violations on Church Creek Pt; short-term vacation rental safety violations at 3048 Whitney Rd and 1842 Del Robles Dr; and compliance approval for a donation bin registration at 1500 Cambridge Dr.

Community Development Advisory Board (June 29)

Agenda only — minutes not yet published. This was a procedural meeting with only two action items listed: approval of March 30, 2026 minutes and approval of May 18, 2026 minutes. No presentations or new business were scheduled.

Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board (June 29)

Agenda only — minutes not yet published. The board was scheduled to discuss Ordinance No. 2025-07, which would establish the West Bay Drive Downtown Entertainment District, allowing open alcoholic beverages in designated outdoor areas with specific noise regulations. Other listed items: an update on the Clearwater-Largo Road Community Redevelopment District, an alternate development process for 605 Heron Townhomes (SPR1-25-0007), and approval of Feb. 23, 2026 meeting minutes.

Planning Board (July 2)

Agenda only — minutes not yet published. Listed items: CU-26-0002, a proposed 4,249 sq ft Bank of America with drive-thru ATMs at 5105 East Bay Drive; HR-26-0002, a hardship relief request from minimum lot size requirements for 884 South Wind Lane; election of a new Board Chair and Vice Chair; and a presentation on Sunshine Law, Public Records, and Ethics.

Coming up

• **City Commission — July 7:** Vote on the $10,513,163.67 Horizon change order, second reading of the temporary emergency housing ordinance, and a public hearing on the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan.

Community Development Board Approves Minutes; City Panels Tackle Fines, Entertainment District

The Community Development Advisory Board approved minutes from two prior meetings during a brief June 29 session with no other business scheduled. While that board handled procedural matters, other city panels in recent weeks discussed enforcement fines, a downtown entertainment district, and a new bank drive-thru. Next week, the City Commission will consider a $10.5 million deductive change order for the Horizon construction project.

Code Enforcement Board hears $236,104 fine reduction request

The Municipal Code Enforcement Board on June 25 took up a request from Value Vision Homes LLC to reduce a $236,104.49 penalty at 1864 Paradise Ln. The agenda also included first orders for prohibited signs at 2098 Seminole Blvd, building permit and flood-resistant construction violations on Church Creek Pt, and short-term vacation rental safety violations at 3048 Whitney Rd and 1842 Del Robles Dr. The board approved compliance for a donation bin registration at 1500 Cambridge Dr.

CRAAB reviews downtown entertainment district

The Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board discussed Ordinance No. 2025-07, which would establish the West Bay Drive Downtown Entertainment District. The proposal would allow open alcoholic beverages in designated outdoor areas with specific noise regulations. Members also received updates on the Clearwater-Largo Road Community Redevelopment District and an alternate development process for 605 Heron Townhomes (SPR1-25-0007).

Planning Board considers bank drive-thru, lot relief

The Planning Board on July 2 considered a conditional use for a proposed 4,249-square-foot Bank of America with drive-thru ATMs at 5105 East Bay Drive (CU-26-0002) and a hardship request for minimum lot size relief at 884 South Wind Lane (HR-26-0002). The board also elected a chair and vice chair and received a presentation on Sunshine Law, public records, and ethics.

Recreation board tours Horizon, reviews budget

On June 22, the Recreation, Parks & Arts Advocacy Board toured the Horizon West Bay facility and discussed a public outreach plan, the Rectrac app for recreation services, and the proposed FY27/28 budget.

Coming up

The Largo City Commission will meet July 7 to vote on a $10,513,163.67 deductive change order (No. 11) for the Horizon construction project. The commission will also hold a second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-06 establishing requirements for temporary emergency housing, and consider authorizing a $248,000 police software license from Central Square Technologies. Other items include roof replacements at Fire Station 41 ($225,014) and the Environmental Services Administration Building ($164,615), as well as a public hearing on the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan.