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Amend Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.561 relating to Public-Private Partnerships; repeal Sections 2.581 - 2.587 relating to Public-Private Partnerships; and pass Ordinance 9859-26 on first reading.
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SUMMARY:
The City’s Procurement Code establishes fair and equitable methods of administering purchases of commodities, services, and construction to maximize the purchasing value of public funds. In 2013, the Florida Legislature enacted the P3 Statute. Public-Private Partnerships (P3) are commonly recognized as contractual agreements between a public body and the private sector that allow for greater private sector participation in the delivery of public projects. P3’s have demonstrated that they can meet the needs of the public by improving the schedule for project delivery, lowering project costs, and providing other benefits to the public.
In 2021, the City adopted Ordinance 9502-21 which created the P3 method of project delivery and uniform procedures to be used by both the City and private entities for the procurement of such projects. In 2024, the Florida Legislature amended the P3 statute. Rather than amend the City’s Code after each statutory change, this ordinance will repeal Subdivision V in its entirety. Section 2.561 will be amended so that the City will follow the same processes and procedures as set forth in Florida Statutes 255.065, as may be further amended from time to time.
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