SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Title
Approve an Agreement between Julie Marcus, Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections (SOE) and the City of Clearwater to use the Countryside Recreation Center (2640 Sabal Springs Drive) as an early voting site for the November 3, 2026 General Elections and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
An Agreement was approved by the SOE on April 17, between the City and the SOE, to use the Countryside Recreation Center as an early voting location beginning on October 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. and ending Friday, November 6, 2026, at midnight for the November 3, 2026 General Elections. The City will provide the SOE access to the Meeting/Craft Room and a key to the facility. Early voting will occur between October 19 and November 1, 2026, daily between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The tentative delivery date of election equipment is October 5, 2026, and an SOE representative will notify the City of any changes and of the exact timing of the delivery.
In the agreement both parties agree to hold each other harmless from and against any and all loss liability, damage, cost or expense arising out of or related to their employees acts or omissions. Nothing in the agreement, however, shall be deemed a waiver of the limitations on liability contained in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or the doctrine of sovereign immunity.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT: N/A
USE OF RESERVE FUNDS: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Approval of the proposed agreement supports several Strategic Plan Objectives, including but not limited to:
• 1.3: Adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities and amenities, and identify resources required to sustain that level of service.
• 1.5: Embrace a culture of innovation that drives continuous improvement and successfully serves all our customers.
• 3.4: Inspire citizen participation through civic engagement and volunteerism to build strong, inclusive, and engaged communities.
