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.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Community Development Board Approves Minutes; City Panels Tackle Fines, Entertainment District
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