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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/15/2025 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Main Library - Council Chambers
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ID#25-0939 14.1Manufacturing Month ProclamationSpecial recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other special recognitions. Presentations by government agencies or groups providing formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.)Manufacturing Month Proclamation - Beth Galic, President of Bay Area Manufacturers Association   Not available Not available
ID#25-1011 14.2Rotary Club of Clearwater Centennial Day ProclamationSpecial recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other special recognitions. Presentations by government agencies or groups providing formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.)Rotary Club of Clearwater Centennial Day Proclamation - Adam Blackwell, Clearwater Rotary Club President   Not available Not available
ID#25-0118 15.1Approve the minutes of the September 29, 2025 City Council MtgMinutesApprove the minutes of the September 29, 2025 city council meeting and the September 17, 2025 special city council meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.   Not available Not available
ANX2025-08008 16.1First Reading Ord. 9842-25, Ord.9843-25, Ord. 9844-25, Tron Armstrong, 2714 Woodring Drive.Planning CaseApprove the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District for 2714 Woodring Drive, and pass Ordinances 9842-25, 9843-25 and 9844-25 on first reading. (ANX2025-08008)   Not available Not available
ANX2025-08009 16.2First Reading Ord. 9845-25, Ord. 9846-25, Ord. 9847-25, ANX2025-08009, ESA, Inc.,2743 Morningside Drive.Planning CaseApprove the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Low (RL) and Preservation (P) and initial Zoning Atlas designations of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) and Preservation (P) Districts for 2743 Morningside Drive and pass Ordinances 9845-25, 9846-25 and 9847-25 on first reading. (ANX2025-08009)   Not available Not available
ID#25-0891 16.3Declare as surplus for the purpose of donating to C.I.M.H.Z Management LLC., certain real property located at 1164 La Salle St, for the development of affordable housing; approve the agreement for transfer of real property.Action ItemDeclare as surplus for the purpose of donating to C.I.M.H.Z Management LLC., certain real property located at 1164 La Salle St, for the development of affordable housing; approve the agreement for transfer of real property; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same together with all other instruments required to affect closing.   Not available Not available
ID#25-0927 16.4 Action ItemAuthorize a purchase order to Port Consolidated Inc. for the procurement of oils and lubricants in a cumulative amount not to exceed $600,000.00 through July 31, 2028, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c) Piggyback, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-0933 16.5 Action ItemAuthorize purchase orders to multiple vendors for the purchase of vehicle parts for heavy- and light-duty City vehicles and equipment in the cumulative amount of $1,250,000.00, for term October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback, and Section 2.563(1)(a), Single Source, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-1016 16.6Authorize purchase orders to MES, Ten-8, and NAFECOAction ItemAuthorize purchase orders to Municipal Emergency Services (MES) of Pinellas Park, FL, Ten-8 Fire Equipment (Ten-8) of Bradenton, FL, and North American Fire Equipment Co., Inc. (NAFECO) of Decatur, AL for the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE), tools and equipment, communication system, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) parts, and miscellaneous items in a cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $940,000.00, for term October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, pursuant to Section 2.563 (1)(c), Piggyback, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-1021 16.7Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings, Steel Pipe and FittingsAction ItemAuthorize purchase orders to multiple vendors for polyethylene pipe/fitting and steel pipe/fittings in the cumulative annual not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000.00, for the initial term of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, with two, one-year renewal options pursuant to Invitation to Bid No. 52-25 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-0926 16.8Not-to-exceed contractsAction ItemApprove purchase orders to multiple vendors for the acquisition of library books and materials in the cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $425,000.00 for the term October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback and cooperative purchases, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-0827 16.9Approve a purchase order to Bliss Products, of Lithia Springs, Georgia for the purchase of various amenities for multiple park locationsAction ItemApprove a purchase order to Bliss Products, of Lithia Springs, Georgia for the purchase of various amenities for multiple park locations in the total amount of $204,518.24, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.563(1)(c), piggyback, and 2.563(1)(d), Impractical, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-0976 16.102025 Mechanically Blown-In Mulch ServicesAction ItemApprove a purchase order to American Mulch and Soil, LLC of Spring Hill, Florida, for mechanically blown-in mulch services in the total annual not to exceed amount of $175,000.00, for one year with three, one-year renewals pursuant to Invitation to Bid 46-25 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-0977 16.112025 Mechanically Blown-In Wood Fiber ServicesAction ItemApprove a purchase order to American Mulch and Soil, LLC of Spring Hill, Florida, for mechanically blown engineered wood fiber services in the total annual not to exceed amount of $100,000.00 for one year with three, one-year renewal options, pursuant to Invitation to Bid 47-25, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-0991 16.12TriTech Software Systems Agreement FY25-26Action ItemApprove a purchase order and renewal agreement to TriTech Software Systems, a Central Square Company, for the renewal of TriTech Software Support and Maintenance in the amount of $246,320.40, from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, pursuant to City Code of Ordinance 2.563(1)(d), Impractical, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-1001 16.13Accurint Virtual Crime Center and TraX Software RenewalAction ItemApprove a purchase order and renewal agreement to Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions FL Inc., for the renewal of Accurint Virtual Crime Center and TraX Software in the amount of $59,567.57 for a two-year period beginning at the time of execution, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinance 2.563(1)(d), Impractical, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-0941 16.14The Crane SchoolAction ItemApprove an agreement between CCO Practical Examinations (CCO), the certifying board for the practical examinations administered by The Crane School, located in Plant City, FL, and the City of Clearwater Public Utilities for the purpose of proctoring written and practical examinations for personnel who take the crane training program, from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, in the amount of $2,240.00 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-0942 16.15FDEP Water Quality Improvement GrantAction ItemAuthorize the acceptance of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Water Quality Improvement in the amount of $3,366,540.00 by approving the agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-0956 16.16HD Supply Inc dba USABlue BookAction ItemAuthorize a purchase order with HD Supply Facilities Maintenance Ltd dba USABlueBook of Atlanta, GA (USABB) for the purchase of Maintenance, Repair, Operating (MRO) Supplies, Industrial Supplies and Related Products and Services in the not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.00 for one year with two one-year renewal options, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.563(1)(c), piggyback purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute the same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-0968 16.17MAR02 LS 9 & 10 Force Main ImprovementsAction ItemAward a Purchase Order to Keystone Excavators, Inc. for MAR02 LS 9 and 10 Force Main Improvements project in the amount of $3,971,526.35, pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 25-0025-UT, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-0974 16.18MS WRF Sand Filter RehabAction ItemApprove a Work Order to Tetra Tech, Inc., for design, permitting, bidding, and construction phase services associated with rehabilitating the effluent sand filters at the City’s Marshall Street Water Reclamation Facility (MS WRF) 25-0008-UT, in the amount of $ 306,509.00, pursuant to RFQ 34-23, Engineer of Record (EOR) Consulting Services and authorize the appropriation officials to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-0804 16.19Award a construction contract to Keystone Excavators, Inc., of Oldsmar, Fl, for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 24-0019-EN 2025 Stormwater Repairs in the annual amount of $1,522,824.00 for an initial one-year term with an option to renewAction ItemAward a construction contract to Keystone Excavators, Inc., of Oldsmar, FL, for 2025 Stormwater Repairs in the annual amount of $1,522,824.00 for an initial one-year term with an option to renew for three additional one-year terms, based on a unit pricing, pursuant to Invitation to Bid 24-0019-EN and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-0905 16.20Approve the Stormwater purchase of 1838 Springtime Avenue.Action ItemApprove a Contract for the Purchase of Real Property at 1838 Springtime Ave, Clearwater, FL., owned by Randall Windham at the accepted Appraised value of $385,000.00 plus closing expenditures not to exceed $10,000.00; totaling $395,000.00 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same, together with all other instruments required to affect closing.   Not available Not available
ID#25-0807 16.21Approve GMP to Bandes Construction, of Dunedin, FL, for the decommission of six underground trash vault locations (Project # 25-0034-SW) in the amount of $144,757.80Action ItemApprove Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) 2 to Bandes Construction of Dunedin, FL, for the decommission of six underground trash vault locations (Project # 25-0034-SW) in the amount of $144,757.80, increasing the purchase order from $20,776.00 to $165,533.80, pursuant to Request For Qualifications (RFQ) 51-24, Construction Manager at Risk Services Continuing Contract, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-1025 16.22 Action ItemApprove the Mayor’s appointment of Sam Wilson to the Clearwater Housing Authority Board for a term ending October 15, 2029.   Not available Not available
ID#25-1027 16.23 Action ItemAppoint an individual to the Environmental Advisory Board for a term expiring September 30, 2029.   Not available Not available
ID#25-1029 16.24Approve a retainer agreement with Abbey, Adams, Byelick, & Mueller, L.L.P. in Angel Renee Vathes vs. City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.Action ItemApprove a retainer agreement with Abbey, Adams, Byelick, & Mueller, L.L.P. in Angel Renee Vathes vs. City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-1030 16.25Approve a retainer agreement with Abbey, Adams, Byelick, & Mueller, L.L.P. in Catherine Cahill vs. Progressive Select Insurance Company and City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.Action ItemApprove a retainer agreement with Abbey, Adams, Byelick, & Mueller, L.L.P. in Catherine Cahill vs. Progressive Select Insurance Company and City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.   Not available Not available
ID#25-1012 19.1Annual evaluation of the performance and salary of the City Manager.Council Discussion ItemAnnual evaluation of the performance and salary of the City Manager.   Not available Not available
ID#25-1013 19.2Annual evaluation of the performance and salary of the City Attorney.Council Discussion ItemAnnual evaluation of the performance and salary of the City Attorney.   Not available Not available
ID#25-0811 19.3 Council Discussion ItemApprove City Manager 2026 Goals.   Not available Not available
ID#25-0812 19.4Approve City Attorney 2026 Goals.Council Discussion ItemApprove City Attorney 2026 Goals.   Not available Not available