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Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners
333 Chestnut Street, Palm Room
Clearwater, FL 33756
pinellas.gov

Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
2:00 P.M.
Public Hearings at 6:00 P.M.
Dave Eggers, Chair
Chris Latvala, Vice-Chair
Rene Flowers
Vince Nowicki
Kathleen Peters
Chris Scherer
Brian Scott
Barry A. Burton, County Administrator
Jewel White, County Attorney
Ken Burke, Clerk of the Circuit Court
and Comptroller

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ROLL CALL
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS
1.

26-1496A

Veterans Day Proclamation:
Pinellas County Veterans Services
- Michael Swonger, Director
- Amy Gearhart, Veterans Services Officer (VSO) 2
- Jeremy Bayless, VSO
- Scott Glaeser, VSO
- Michelle Marshall, Office Specialist
- Nanette McPhee, Office Specialist

2.

26-1497A

National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week Proclamation:
Animal Services
- Jennifer Renner, Director
- Collis McKenzie, Program Manager
- Codie Roper, Education Support Specialist
- Sandra Singletary, Program Manager
- Lt. Taylor Walton, Enforcement Supervisor
- Aimee Janvrin, Certified Veterinary Technician

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
3.

26-1493A

Citizens To Be Heard - Public Comment.

CONSENT AGENDA - Items 4 through 15

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER
4.

26-1756A

Vouchers and bills paid from September 13 through September 26,
2026.

Reports received for filing:
5.

26-1761A

Pinellas County

Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller,
Report No. 2026-28, dated October 2, 2026 - Follow-up Audit of
Inspector General’s Observation of the Public Works Customer and
Technical Services Division 2025 Annual Physical Inventory of Fixed
Assets.

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6.

26-1762A

Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller,
Report No. 2026-29, dated September 5, 2026 - Audit of Community
Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Homebuyer Assistance
Program.

7.

26-1763A

Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit and Comptroller,
Report No. 2026-30, dated October 6, 2026 - Audit of the Fiscal Year
2023 Business Technology Services Cost Allocation Plan.

Miscellaneous items received for filing:
8.

26-1764A

Forward Pinellas Notice of Public Hearings for proposed amendments to
the Countywide Plan, to be held November 17 and December 15, 2026.

9.

26-1765A

Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.

10.

26-1766A

Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Fiscal Year 2027
Schedule of Meetings and a map depicting the District’s boundaries.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
County Administrator
11.

26-1498A

Recommendation:

Receipt and file report of non-procurement items delegated to the
County Administrator for the period ending September 30, 2026.
Accept the receipt and file report of non-procurement items delegated to
the County Administrator.

COUNTY ATTORNEY
12.

26-1667A

Receipt and file report of civil lawsuits filed against Pinellas County as
delegated to the County Attorney.

Recommendation:

Accept the receipt and file report of civil lawsuits filed against Pinellas
County.

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AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS
Business Technology Services
13.

26-0422A

Recommendation:

Award of contract with five firms for unmanned aerial services professional engineering, survey, and mapping services.
Award of contract No. 26-0370-RFQ-CCNAC with five firms for
unmanned aerial services - professional engineering, survey, and
mapping services.
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This contract provides unmanned aerial services for topographic
surveys, enhanced ecological assessments and asset
inspections.
Seven firms submitted proposals and were evaluated with award
recommendation to the top five firms (Colliers Engineering &
Design, Inc., DRMP, Inc., Florida Design Consultants, Inc.,
SurvTech Solutions, Inc., and WGI, Inc.) in the total combined
amount of $3,125,000.00 ($625,000.00 per firm) for a five-year
term, in accordance with the Consultants Competitive Negotiation
Act, per Florida Statute 287.055.
This contract is used on an as-needed basis with no obligation to
spend the full amount of the contract or to spend in any given
year, with the obligation occurring upon issuance of task order
assignments (purchase orders).
Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and is
determined by the individual task order assignment sourced to
the agreement, and actual expenditures are contingent upon
completed work. Funding for future years is dependent on
approval in the annual County Operating Budget.

Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to
attest.

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Housing Finance Authority
14.

26-1566A

Recommendation:

Receipt and file of the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County’s
Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Fund Budget Amendments, as approved
by the HFA Board of Directors .
Receive and file the Housing Finance Authority (HFA) of Pinellas
County’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 General Fund Budget
Amendments as approved by the HFA Board of Directors.
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On September 2, 2026, the HFA Board of Directors approved
Resolution No. 2026-16, adopting and approving the FY25-26
General Fund amended budget.
The amended General Fund budget amount is $2 .962M.
Florida Statutes 189.016 states that all reports or information
required to be filed with a local general-purpose government or
governing authority must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of
County Commissioners.
This item has no fiscal impact on the County.

26-1567A

Receipt and file of the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County’s
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budgets, as approved by the HFA Board of
Directors.

Recommendation:

Receive and file the Housing Finance Authority (HFA) of Pinellas
County’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Budgets, as approved by the HFA
Board of Directors.
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On September 2, 2026, the HFA Board of Directors approved
Resolution No. 2026-17, adopting and approving the FY 26-27
Operating Fund, Housing Trust Fund, Land Assembly Fund and
St. Petersburg Land Assembly Fund Budgets.
The Operating Fund budget amount is $2 .962M the Housing
Trust Fund budget amount is $75,000.00 the Land Assembly
Fund budget amount is $100,000 .00 and the St. Petersburg Land
Assembly Fund budget amount is $5,000 .00.
Florida Statutes 189.016 states that all reports or information
required to be filed with a local general-purpose government or
governing authority must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of
County Commissioners.
This item has no fiscal impact on the County.

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REGULAR AGENDA

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS
Airport
16.

26-1475A

Interlocal Agreement with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office for law
enforcement services at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport for
Fiscal Year 2027.

Recommendation:

Approval of the Interlocal Agreement with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s
Office (PCSO) for law enforcement services at the St. Pete-Clearwater
International Airport (PIE).
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The Interlocal Agreement with the PCSO ensures full-time law
enforcement officer (LEO) coverage at PIE, with 12 LEOs
providing 24-hour coverage 7 days a week. For the first time, two
of the three busiest shifts will include 1 additional LEO.
The additional 2 LEOs are included in the “Relief Factor” column
of the Worksheet. Last year, the Relief Factor was 1.0, and now it
is 1.2. The number of vehicles, equipment or indirect costs are
not increasing this year.
A Transportation Security Administration unfunded federal
mandate called the Aviation Worker Screening Program was
implemented in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 that requires airports to
implement airport-performed physical screening of aviation
worker employees that have unescorted access to restricted
areas.
The cost of the LEOs salaries, benefits, vehicle cost, supervision,
and equipment is $3,060,252.00 for FY27. This is a 20.04%
increase ($510,948.00) over the FY26 Interlocal Agreement total
cost of $2,549,304.00.
This request is budgeted for in the FY27 Budget of PIE in the
Airport Revenue and Operating Fund. In the event that future
fiscal year funding is not available for this agreement, the County
maintains the authority to terminate this agreement.

Interlocal Agreement in the amount of $3,060,252.00 for a one-year
term commencing October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027;
Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to
attest.

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26-1372A

First Amendment to the design and construction administration services
agreement with C&S Engineers, Inc. for the revised and rescoped
Terminal Improvements Project at the St. Pete-Clearwater International
Airport.

Recommendation:

Approval of the First Amendment to the agreement with C&S Engineers,
Inc. for Preconstruction and Construction Services (design and
construction administration) for the revised and rescoped Terminal
Improvements Project (TIP) at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.
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The First Amendment increases the contract by $7,108,169.51
for a revised not to exceed amount of $21,439,617.26 and
extends the contract by 1,132 consecutive calendar days through
December 17, 2032.
Since award of the original contract, the TIP has been re-scoped
and redesigned. The revised program now includes 14 major
project elements and incorporates Passenger Activity Level 3,
planning to accommodate future passenger growth.
The expanded revised scope has increased the overall TIP
budget from $110M to $145M, an increase of more than 30%.
The project redesign, combined with its increased size and
complexity, has expanded the architectural and engineering
services required for both preconstruction and construction.
The original contract was awarded by the Board of County
Commissioners on May 21, 2024, in the amount of
$14,331,447.75.
This agreement will be used on an as-needed basis for various
projects with no obligation to spend the full contract or to spend in
any given year. Funding for this agreement is budgeted for the
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-FY31 Capital Improvement Plan with the
Airport Revenue and Operating Fund as the primary source,
which could include Airport Funds, state and local grants, and
charges. In the event that future fiscal year funding is not
available, the County maintains the authority to terminate this
agreement.

Contract 23-0146-RFP-CCNA; increase in the amount of $7,108,169.51
for a revised not to exceed expenditure of $21,439,617.26, effective
through December 17, 2032; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the
Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

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26-1373A

First Amendment to the agreement with Manhattan Construction
Company, as the Construction Manager at Risk, for preconstruction
services for the revised and rescoped Terminal Improvements Project at
the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.

Recommendation:

Approval of the First Amendment to the agreement with Manhattan
Construction Company, as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR),
for preconstruction services for the revised and rescoped Terminal
Improvements Project (TIP) at the St. Pete-Clearwater International
Airport (PIE).
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This increases the contract by $753,946.44 for a revised not to
exceed amount of $998,570.44 and extends the contract by eight
hundred ninety-four consecutive calendar days through
December 17, 2032.
Since the award of the original agreement, the project has
evolved from construction management services primarily
supporting a new terminal expansion into a comprehensive TIP.
The revised scope includes 14 major project elements.
The expanded scope has increased the overall TIP budget from
approximately $110M to $145M, an increase of more than 30%.
This significant increase in project size and complexity has
expanded the scope of the CMAR’s preconstruction management
services necessary to develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price.
The original contract was awarded by the Board of County
Commissioners on January 14, 2025, in the amount of
$374,895.00. This agreement is budgeted for in the amount of
$374,895.00. This agreement is budgeted for in the Fiscal Year
2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget and six-year CIP of
PIE in the Airport Revenue and Operating Fund for the
Passenger TIP (003343A). In the event that future fiscal year
funding is not available, the County maintains the authority to
terminate this agreement.

Contract 24-0333-RFP-CMAR; increase in the amount of $753,946.44
for a revised not to exceed expenditure of $998,570.44, effective
through December 17, 2032; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the
Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

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Construction and Property Management
19.

26-1571A

Sale of surplus land between Belcher Road and Garland Circle, Palm
Harbor, to Juan Cremades and Timera Marie Cremades-Bastarreche.

Recommendation:

Approval of a Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement with Juan
Cremades and Timera Marie Cremades-Bastarreche for the County’s
sale of surplus land located between Belcher Road and Garland Circle,
Palm Harbor, being a portion of Lot 5 of The Garlands subdivision;
execution by the Board Chair of a County Deed; and authorization for
Real Property Division staff to handle the closing.
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The County owns Lot 5 of The Garlands subdivision, designated
as Property Appraiser parcel no. 07-28-16-30274-000-0050.
The County acquired the parcel by Trustee’s Deed recorded on
January 16, 1992, in Official Record 7787, Page 762, Pinellas
County Public Records, for transportation purposes.
The County constructed and maintains an access road across a
portion of the parcel, known as Garland Way.
The Board declared the entire parcel surplus by Resolution No.
23-1 dated January 17, 2023.
The County has no need for the entire parcel and desires to sell
the leftover piece to the sole adjoining property owners for
$137,000.00.
This revenue is not included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and
FY27 Budgets. The sale proceeds of $137,000.00 will be
deposited to the General Fund.

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Management and Budget
20.

26-1406A

Contract No. 26-00016-PB - Maintenance, Repair, and Operating
Supplies and Services with Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. in the
not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000.00 for an initial term of 48 months.

Recommendation:

Approval of Contract No. 26-00016-PB - Maintenance, Repair, and
Operating Supplies and Services with Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. in the
not-to-exceed amount of $2,500,000.00 for an initial term of 48 months.
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The purpose of this piggyback contract is to provide a mechanism
for multiple departments to purchase various required
maintenance, repair, and operating supplies and services.
Maintenance, repair, operating supplies and services are required
to maintain facilities, infrastructure and day-to-day operations.
Utilizing Omnia Contract No. 260006-RFP (03) helps leverage
timely procurement, operational continuity and cost-effective
access to a wide range of products and services in order to
support the multiple County departments who use this contract.
The contract capacity is consistent with the prior contract. This
contract is heavily used during emergencies as well as day-to-day
department operations. Upon Board approval, Purchasing will
issue a blanket purchase order agreement with County terms and
conditions.
This contract is primarily utilized by Parks, Public Works, Utilities,
and Construction & Property Management, with lesser spend
across 20 other departments.
Pricing is in accordance with Omnia Contract No. 260006-RFP
(03) as issued by Maricopa County, Arizona effective January 1,
2027, through January 31, 2031, with an initial not-to-exceed
amount of $2,500,000.00.
This contract is used on an as-needed basis with no obligation to
spend the full amount or to spend in any given year. Obligations
occur upon issuance of a task order. Funding for this agreement
is directly associated with the Board of County Commissioner
approved departmental Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for departments
such as, but not limited to, Parks and Conservation, Construction
and Property Management, Utilities, and Public Works.
Appropriations for subsequent years will be contingent on future
budgets.

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Public Works
21.

26-1728A

Recommendation:

Amendment One to the Federally Funded Community Development
Block Grant Mitigation Program Subrecipient Agreement No. MT132
from the State of Florida Department of Commerce, as part of the
Community Development Block Grant requirements, for Joe's Creek
Restoration and Greenway Trail Project.
Approval of Amendment One to the Federally Funded Community
Development Block Grant Mitigation Program (CDGB-MIT) Subrecipient
Agreement No. MT132 from the State of Florida Department of
Commerce (Commerce), as part of the Community Development Block
Grant requirements, for Joe's Creek Restoration and Greenway Trail
Project.
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Amendment One extends the Agreement from November 28,
2026, to May 31, 2027. A future time extension will be considered
in the new year.
Amendment One updates the agreement to reflect the Florida
Department of Commerce name change, compliance
requirements and updated deliverables,
The CDBG-MIT award remains at $17,120,395.00 and there is no
change to the County’s leveraged contribution.
Commerce has requested this time extension be executed by the
Board of County Commissioners’ Chairman.
The Joe's Creek Restoration and Greenway Trail project,
004116A, is budgeted in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027-FY32 Capital
Improvement Program, Capital Projects Fund, and funded by
Local Infrastructure Sales Surtax (Penny for Pinellas) and grants.

Department of Commerce Agreement No. MT132; PID No. 004116A;
County has been awarded $17,120,395.00; approximate total project
cost is $66,030,000.00 ; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of
the Circuit Court to attest.

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26-1355A

Resolution dedicating a portion of County-owned land at 12700 119th
Street North, Seminole, as public right-of-way.

Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution dedicating the east 33 feet of County-owned parcel
#09-30-15-00000-240-0600, located at 12700 119th Street North,
Seminole, as public right-of-way.
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The County owns property designated by the Pinellas County
Property Appraiser as parcel #09-30-15-00000-240-0600, known
as the 119th Street North Class III Landfill (formerly known as the
Pierce Landfill).
The County recently approved a Declaration to the Public
concerning the closure of the Landfill, recorded in Official
Records Book 23638, Pages 1739-1742, Pinellas County Public
Records.
The east 33 feet of the parcel was not included in the Declaration
to the Public and contains a County-owned, County-maintained
roadway that has been used by the general public for many
years.
This resolution by itself, has no fiscal impact on Pinellas County.

Authorize the Clerk of the Circuit Court to file the resolution in the Board
Records and record the resolution in the Official Records of Pinellas
County.

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Safety and Emergency Services
23.

26-1570A

Recommendation:

Amendment No. 1 and Renewal No. 1 to the Pinellas County Technical
Rescue Team agreements with the City of Clearwater.
Approval of Amendment No. 1 and Renewal No. 1 to the Pinellas
County Technical Rescue Team (TRT) agreement between Pinellas
County (County), and the City of Clearwater (Contractor).
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The TRT was established to provide Pinellas County with
specially trained personnel to respond to specialized rescue
incidents. The team is currently composed of specially trained
emergency response personnel from the cities of Clearwater,
Largo, Pinellas Park, and St. Petersburg.
Attached to this item are the 2021 TRT Amendment No. 1 and
the 2026 TRT Renewal No. 1 agreements that are time
extensions and reflect no change in fiscal consideration.
Under Amendment No. 1 to the 2021 TRT Agreement, the
Parties are authorized to renew the agreement for additional
one-year periods totaling up to five years. Language updated to
reflect that the Parties mutually agree in writing to such renewal
within 30 days prior to the expiration of the then-current term.
The 2026 TRT Renewal No. 1 provides for the implementation of
the first renewal period for one year, from October 1, 2026,
through September 30, 2027, leaving up to four additional years
of renewal capacity. The renewal is authorized under Section 801
of the Agreement, as amended.
The Contractor and the County agree that, except as provided
herein, upon approval of Amendment No. 1, all terms of the TRT
Agreement will remain in force and effect as if the original term
extended to September 30, 2027.
Funding for renewal of the agreement is included in the Fiscal
Year 2027 Adopted Budget for the Safety and Emergency
Services Department, Fire Regional Services Program, within the
General Fund.

Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to
attest.

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Utilities
24.

26-1545A

Recommendation:

Agreement with Martin Marietta for thioguard magnesium hydroxide and
equipment services.
Approval of the agreement with Martin Marietta for Thioguard®
magnesium hydroxide and equipment services.
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This agreement replaces a previous agreement with Premier
Magnesia LLC awarded by the Board of County Commissioners
on October 7, 2025.
Premier Magnesia LLC is wholly acquired by Martin Marietta.
This one-year contract provides an all-inclusive odor and
corrosion control program utilizing magnesium hydroxide to
Pinellas County Utilities on an as-needed basis. The contract
includes two twelve-month-term extensions.
Total estimated expenditure for one year in the amount of
$1,715,800.00.
Martin Marietta is the only vendor that provides Thioguard®, a
proprietary magnesium hydroxide blend, and all necessary
equipment, maintenance, and support.
This request is budgeted for in the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget of
Pinellas County Utilities in the Sewer Revenue and Operating
Fund. In the event that future fiscal year funding is not available
for this agreement, the County maintains the authority to
terminate this agreement.

Contract 26-0704-N in the total not-to-exceed amount of $1,715,800.00
effective for one year upon execution; Authorize the Chairman to sign
and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

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25.

26-1377A
Recommendation:

October 27, 2026

Resolution adopting the updated 2026 Utilities Policy Manual.
Approval of the resolution adopting the updated 2026 Utilities Policy
Manual (UPM).
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In 2025, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution
25-40, including a fully updated and replaced UPM.
Resolution allows update and consolidation of current practices,
services, and configuration of the County’s Utilities Department.
UPM applies to all existing and future customers.
Consistent with last year’s resolution, Utilities committed to timely
review of the UPM and presenting modifications to Board of
County Commissioners as needed.
The majority of 2026 updates to the UPM are ministerial and can
be reviewed in the redlined version attached to this staff report.
The version attached to the resolution is not redlined.
The substantive changes have previously been reviewed with the
Board of County Commissioners and are found in:
o Section 3.5.4 - AMI Cellular Communication Opt-Out
Program.
o Section 5.2.6.1 - Penny Coin Payment. Due to federal
government discontinuing penny production, we must have
a policy for rounding ot the nearest nickel.
o Section 5.4.9 - Opt-Out Billing Policy - Establishes a billing
policy for customers opting out of the AMI Cellular
Communication in Section 3.5.4 and requiring manual
meter reading.
o Section 7.8.2 - Truck Meters - Revised procedure and
responsibilities.
o Section 14 - Definitions - Defines:
§ “Cellular Endpoint;”
§ “Manual Meter Reading Service;” and
§ “Opt-Out (AMI)”.

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AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS
Business Technology Services
26.

26-1583A

Recommendation:

Termination of the agreement with 3-GIS LLC for fiber analysis services,
as requested by the Business Technology Services Department.
Approval of the termination of the agreement with 3-GIS LLC for fiber
analysis services, as requested by the Business Technology Services
Department (BTS), effective October 27, 2026.
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This contract was awarded by the Board of County
Commissioners on October 17, 2023, to provide a mechanism to
implement telecommunications fiber data and management tools
with the County’s Geographical Information Systems to support
the management of the County’s fiber infrastructure and
maintenance agreements.
BTS is recommending terminating this contract due to fiscal
budget constraints.
This was planned as a five-year contract in the amount of
$768,254.00. Years 1-3 were funded through the American
Rescue Plan Act. Upon termination, total cost savings will be
$224,472.00 for Years 4-5.
Funding was included in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget within the
Business Technology Services fund with future year’s budget
dependent on approved appropriations.

Contract No. 23-0078-RFP approve to terminate effective October 27,
2026; Authorize the Chairman to approve and the Clerk of the Circuit
Court to attest.

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Housing Finance Authority
27.

26-1568A

Resolution certifying the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act
process and approving the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue
Bonds by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County to finance a
multifamily residential rental housing project JR Tower.

Recommendation:

Adopt a resolution certifying the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act
process in connection to the financing of a multifamily residential rental
housing project and approving the issuance by the Housing Finance
Authority of Pinellas County (HFA) of its Multifamily Housing Revenue
Bonds, in a principal amount not to exceed $20,500,000 for the benefit
of Blue Central Ave, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, or its
affiliate, duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of
Florida.
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The conduit financing transaction proceeds will be loaned to Blue
Central Ave, LLC, LP (the borrower/developer) to help finance the
acquisition, construction and equipping of a 150-unit multifamily
rental housing facility for persons or families of moderate, middle
or lesser income within the City of St. Petersburg, Pinellas
County, known as JR Tower, located at 1850 Central Avenue, St.
Petersburg, Florida.
No County General Funds are required. All lendable funds are
generated from the sale of tax-exempt housing bonds through the
HFA and the sale of 4.0% low-income housing tax credits from
the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC). The other
sources of funding for the project include$10.0M of taxable
bonds. The bonds will support a draw-down construction loan of
$30.5M and subsequent permanent loan of $12,130,000.00 from
JPMorgan Chase Bank. Other key financing sources are
anticipated to include approximately $28,250,520.00 of 4.0%
LIHTC equity provided by Raymond James Affordable Housing
Investments; $8.0M in FHFC State Apartment Incentive Loan
financing; $1.0M in FHFC Extremely Low-Income financing;
$1,420,500.00 in FHFC HOME-American Rescue Plan financing;
and $15.0M of City of St. Petersburg Community Development
Block Grant-Disaster Relief funds.
This item has no fiscal impact on the County. The HFA is a
dependent special district of Pinellas County. Conduit financings
pledge neither the HFA’s nor the County’s credit, and neither are
responsible for payment of the debt except from funds received
from the borrower (in this case the developer).

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Human Resources
28.

26-1265A

Recommendation:

Medicare Advantage Third-Party Administrative Services agreement
with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company for retiree and dependent
benefits.
Approval of the Medicare Advantage Third-Party Administrative Services
agreement with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company for retiree and
dependent benefits.
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This contract will provide third-party administration services for
the County-sponsored and self-insured Medicare Advantage plan
to retired County employees and dependents.
Three firms submitted proposals. UnitedHealthcare Insurance
Company was selected as the highest-ranked firm and is
recommended for award by the Human Resources Department.
The agreement has a term of sixty months with a service start
date of January 1, 2027, and a total expenditure of
$35,659,260.00.
This contract replaces a current contract that is expiring on
December 31, 2026.
Funding is included in the Fiscal Year 2027 Adopted Budget for
the Employee Health Benefits Fund.

Contract No. 26-0655-RFP in the amount of $35,659,260.00 for sixty
months; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit
Court to attest.

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COUNTY ATTORNEY
29.

30.

26-1666A

Proposed settlement in the pre-suit claim of SPCA Tampa Bay v.
Pinellas County.

Recommendation:

Consideration of the pre-suit claim of SPCA Tampa Bay v. Pinellas
County.

26-1494A

County Attorney Reports.

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
31.

26-1495A

County Administrator Reports.

COUNTY COMMISSION
32.

26-1225A

Recommendation:

Appointments to the Tourist Development Council (Board of County
Commissioners as whole).
Approve four appointments to the Tourist Development Council (TDC)
for a term of four years beginning on November 1, 2026, as well as up
to two Ex-Officio members. These appointments are made by the Board
of County Commissioners as a whole.
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Appoint at least one, no more than two applicants from the Motel/
Hotel/ Recreational Vehicle Park/ Tourist Accommodation
Membership Category.
Appoint at least one, no more than two applicants from the
Tourist Industry & Development Category.
Appoint one of the nominees submitted by the BIG-C to represent
them on the TDC.
Appoint Ex-Officio members; no more than two.
Applicants’ applications and resumes are attached.
The Clerk will disseminate the ballots.

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33.

26-1417A

Recommendation:

Approve three appointments/reappointments to the Affordable Housing
Advisory Committee for a term of three years beginning November 1,
2026. These appointments are made by the Board of County
Commissioners as a whole.

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October 27, 2026

Appointments/reappointments to the Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee (Board of County Commissioners as a whole).

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Five current appointees’ terms will expire on October 31, 2026.
Current appointees are eligible for reappointment as there are no
term limits for members of the Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee.
Only three applications were received. Staff will readvertise to fill
the two other positions and bring back to the board at a future
meeting.
A list of applicants can be viewed on the attached ballot.
The Clerk will distribute the ballots.

County Commission New Business:
Pertinent and timely Committee/Board updates, policy considerations,
administrative/procedural considerations, and other new business:
1.) Proposed Handbook Amendment - Commissioner Agenda Items
(Commissioner Nowicki)
2.) Automated License Plate Reader Resolution (Commissioner
Nowicki)

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6:00 PM
PUBLIC HEARINGS

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
35.

26-1596A

Case No ZON-26-05 (Joanis Abrashi, Remobuild, LLC.)
A request for a zoning change from C-2, General Commercial and
Services, to R-2, Single-Family Residential for approximately 0.44 acre
located on the north side of Robin Avenue, approximately 164 feet east
of U.S. Alternate 19 in Palm Harbor. (Quasi-Judicial).

Recommendation:

Based upon the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and
attachments, Case No ZON-26-05 is recommended for approval.
A resolution approving the application of Joanis Abrashi, Remobuild,
LLC, for a change in zoning from C-2, General Commercial and
Services, to R-2, Single-Family Residential.
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The applicant is seeking a zoning change on a 0.44-acre vacant
parcel.
The applicant is seeking to build a single-family home.
The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the
request (Vote 6-0).
No one appeared in opposition or support, and no
correspondence was received.

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26-1564A

Case No. FLU-26-02 (James Hamilton, DXD Capital)
A request for a Future Land Use Map amendment from
Residential/Office/Retail (4.16 acres) and Preservation (0.66 acre) to
Commercial General (4.12 acres) and Preservation (0.70 acre) covering
approximately 4.82 acres located at 28870, 28880, 28882, and 28910
U.S. Highway 19 North in unincorporated Clearwater.

Recommendation:

Based upon the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and
attachments, Case No. FLU-26-02 is recommended for approval:
An ordinance approving the application of James Hamilton, DXD
Capital, for a change in land use from Residential/Office/Retail (ROR)
(4.16 acres) and Preservation (P) (0.66 acre) to Commercial General
(CG) (4.12 acres) and P (0.70 acre) covering approximately 4.82 acres.
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The applicant is seeking a Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
amendment on 4.82 acres of property fronting U.S. Highway 19
North.
The request would allow redevelopment of four contiguous
parcels into a self-storage facility, and drainage improvements.
A companion Development Agreement request (Case No. DVA26-02) is also proposed that would:
o Establish and map non-buildable (environmentally
sensitive) areas;
o Establish a conservation easement; and
o Limit the subject property’s impervious surface ratio (ISR)
to 0.70.
The Development Agreement would also limit where future
development could occur on the property, which is covered by the
100-year floodplain and partially within the 25-year floodplain.
The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the
request (Vote six-zero).
o No one from the public appeared in favor or opposition.
o No correspondence was received.

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26-1561A

Case No. DVA-26-02 (James Hamilton, DXD Capital)
A request for a Development Agreement that limits the buildable area,
limits the maximum impervious surface ratio to 0.70, and requires a
conservation easement on certain areas of the property covering
approximately 4.82 acres located at 28870, 28880, 28882, and 28910
U.S. Highway 19 North in unincorporated Clearwater.

Recommendation:

Based upon the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and
attachments, Case No. DVA-26-02 is recommended for approval:
A resolution approving the application of James Hamilton, DXD Capital,
for a Development Agreement that limits the buildable area, limits the
maximum impervious surface ratio (ISR) to 0.70, and requires a
conservation easement on certain areas of the subject property.
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The applicant is seeking a Development Agreement on 4.82
acres of property fronting U.S. Highway 19 North.
The Development Agreement would limit where future
development could occur on the property, which is covered by the
100-year floodplain and partially within the 25-year floodplain.
The intent is to reduce potential impacts to the floodplain and
improve current site conditions.
The proposed future use is a self-storage facility.
A companion Future Land Use Map (FLUM) amendment request
(Case No. FLU-26-02) is also proposed.
The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the
request (Vote six -zero.
o No one from the public appeared in favor or opposition.
o No correspondence was received.

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38.

26-1627A

Recommendation:

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Case No. FLU-25-10 (Trent Road, LLC)
A request for a Future Land Use Map amendment from Residential Low
Medium to Residential/Office/Retail on approximately 3.22 acres located
on the east side of U.S. Highway 19 North at the terminus of Timberlane
Road in Palm Harbor.
Based on the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and
attachments, Case No. FLU-25-10 is recommended for approval:
An ordinance approving the application of Trent Road, LLC for a change
in land use from Residential Low Medium (RLM) to
Residential/Office/Retail (ROR) on approximately 3.22 acres.
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The applicant is seeking a Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
amendment on a 3.22-acre vacant property.
The request would allow for development of a restaurant.
A companion Zoning Atlas amendment request (Case No. ZON25-08) is also proposed.
The applicant has provided a Development Agreement (included
with the companion Zoning Atlas amendment request) to limit the
allowable uses and development parameters.
In combination with the Zoning Atlas amendment request and
associated Development Agreement, the potential for residential
development is being removed from the Coastal High Hazard
Area.
The Local Planning Agency (LPA) recommended approval of the
request (Vote: 6-0).
o Four people spoke in opposition to the project at the LPA
hearing, citing increased car/boat traffic, noise, trash, and
wildlife impacts.
o The applicant addressed the concerns by acknowledging
the restrictions outlined in the Development Agreement,
including no amplified music, occupancy limit, and property
buffering.

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39.

26-1597A

Recommendation:

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Case No. ZON-25-08 (Trent Road, LLC)
A request for a zoning change from RMH, Residential
Mobile/Manufactured Home (2.73 acres) and R-4, One, Two, Three
Family Residential (0.49 acres), to CP, Commercial Parkway (3.22
acres) with a Development Agreement limiting the properties to
restaurant, bar, and other accessory uses that support the principal
permitted use; approximately 3.22 acres located on the East side of the
U.S. Highway 19 North at the terminus of Timberlane Road in Palm
Harbor. (Quasi-Judicial)
Based on the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and
attachments, Case No. ZON-25-08 is recommended for approval:
A resolution approving the application of Trent Road, LLC for a change
in zoning from RMH, Residential Mobile/Manufactured Home (2.73
acres) and R-4, One, Two, and Three Family Residential (0.49 acres), to
CP, Commercial Parkway (3.22 acres) with a Development Agreement.
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The applicant is seeking a zoning change on a 3.22-acre vacant
property.
The request would allow for development of a restaurant, bar,
and associated accessory uses.
The applicant has provided a Development Agreement to limit the
allowable uses and development parameters.
A companion Future Land Use map amendment request (FLU-25
-10) is also proposed.
The Local Planning Agency (LPA) recommended approval of the
request (Vote: 6-0).
o Four people spoke in opposition to the project at the LPA
hearing, citing increased car/boat traffic, noise, trash, and
wildlife impacts.
o The applicant addressed the concerns by acknowledging
the restrictions outlined in the Development Agreement,
including no amplified music, occupancy limit, and property
buffering.

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40.

26-1739A

Recommendation:

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Amendment by resolution to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, realigning
reserves for requesting departments.
Approval of the amendment by resolution to the Fiscal Year 2026
Budget, realigning reserves for requesting departments.
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Realign $712,750 from Reserves to Operating Expenses in the
Fleet Management Fund due to higher than anticipated costs for
parts and fuel.
Realign $3,000,000 from Reserves to Operating Expenses in the
Employee Health Benefits Fund due to higher than anticipated
costs for medical claims.

ADJOURNMENT

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