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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Council Work Session Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 8/3/2026 1:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Main Library - Council Chambers
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ID#26-0703 12.1Service Awards 8/3/2026 Work SessionPresentationAugust Service Awards   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0939 13.1 Action ItemAppoint Sean Austin to the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board, as the citizen representative, for a term through August 6, 2030. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0828 14.1Approval of the adoption of the City of Clearwater’s FY2026/2027 Annual Action Plan, which is the second Action Plan of the 2025/2026 - 2029/2030 Consolidated Plan.Action ItemApprove the City of Clearwater’s FY2026/2027 Annual Action Plan, which is the second Action Plan of the 2025/2026 - 2029/2030 Consolidated Plan, to implement the goals and objectives set forth in the Consolidated Plan and authorize the appropriate officials to enter into agreements with HUD and organizations approved for funding, together with authorization to execute administrative adjustments to same as needed. (APH)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0935 14.2Appoint 10 members to the 2026 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to include the appointment of a locally elected official and adopt Resolution 26-12.Action ItemAppoint ten members to the 2026 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to include the appointment of a locally elected official and adopt Resolution 26-12.   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0900 14.3Provide direction on the unsolicited proposal submitted by Sunshine Recreational and Development LLC in accordance with Florida Statute 255.065 Public Private Partnership.Action ItemProvide direction on the unsolicited proposal submitted by Sunshine Recreational and Development LLC in accordance with Florida Statute 255.065 Public Private Partnership for the purpose of development and leasehold interest of a city-owned property at 1875 Airport Drive, commonly referred to as the Landings Golf Course for a large-scale recreational and sports tourism complex.   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0795 15.1 Action ItemApprove a Client Services Agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, LLC to provide insurance brokerage services for the city’s Master Property Program and other insurance coverages as needed for an initial three-year term with one three-year renewal option pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), piggyback, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0938 16.1Extend Owen Kohler's appointment to serve as Interim City Attorney through October 1, 2026Action ItemExtend Owen Kohler’s appointment as Interim City Attorney through October 1, 2026. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0796 17.1Countryside Pickleball CourtsAction ItemAuthorize a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal to Keystone Excavators, Inc. of Oldsmar, FL, for renovations and improvements to Countryside Community Park, located at 2640 Sabal Springs Dr., in the amount of $1,449,136.15, pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 51-24, Construction Manager at Risk Services for Continuing Contracts, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0821 17.2PayTrac SoftwareAction ItemAuthorize an addendum to the existing Professional Services Agreement with RecTrac, LLC d/b/a Vermont Systems, of Essex Junction, Vermont, for the Payment Services software, PayTrac, to run coterminously with the existing agreement pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.563(1)(a), Single Source, and 2.563(1)(d), Impractical, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0823 17.3Carpenter Complex RepairsAction ItemAward a construction contract to Concrete Protection and Restoration LLC, for Carpenter Complex Repairs in the amount of $962,933.00 pursuant to Invitation to Bid 26-0046-PR and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0621 18.1 Action ItemApprove Change Order 3 to Skanska USA Building, Inc., for The Sound Canopy Gutters Installation Project in the amount of $694,055.00, increasing the contract from $72,362,827.92 to $73,056,882.92; approve a project budget increase of $2,513,593.13 to align the budget with revenues received and provide funding for additional project-related costs, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0825 19.1 Action ItemAuthorize the purchase of heavy- and light-duty vehicles and equipment in a not-to-exceed amount of $22,251,080 pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Sections 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback; 2.563(1)(d), Noncompetitive Purchases, and 2.561(5), Small Purchases; declare the vehicles and equipment being replaced as surplus and authorize disposal through public auction or trade-in, whichever is determined to be in the best interest of the City, pursuant to Code Sections 2.623(7)(c), Public Auction, and 2.623(7)(e), Trade-In; authorize lease purchase under the City's Master Lease Purchase Agreement or internal financing through an interfund loan from the Capital Improvement Fund, whichever is determined to be in the City's best interest; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0893 110.1Approve the Amendment No. 1 and Renewal No. 1 to the 2021 Pinellas County Technical Rescue Team AgreementAction ItemApprove Amendment No.1 (no monetary change) and Renewal No. 1 to the 2021 Pinellas County Technical Rescue Team Agreement (Agreement) with the City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0876 111.1Planning & Devt Contract Services PO Increase Plan Review InspectionAction ItemAuthorize an increase on purchase orders to Joe Payne, Inc. and Quorum Services for Florida Building Code inspections and plan review services in an amount of $350,000.00 for a cumulative not-to-exceed amount of $1,200,000.00 through September 30, 2026, pursuant to ITB #02-23, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0915 112.1 Action ItemAuthorize a purchase order with Verizon Wireless for cellular and mobile data services in an amount of $2,540,500.00, for the term August 24, 2026 through August 23, 2029, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0443 113.1FGT Encroachment AgreementAction ItemApprove an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Clearwater and Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC for the installation of a natural gas distribution pipeline to cross over Florida Gas Transmission pipeline facilities and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0920 114.1Amend Council Rule 6Action ItemAmend Council Rule 6 to temporarily restore public comment regarding matters not on the agenda for an additional period of time and adopt Resolution 26-13.   Not available Video Video
9929-26 2nd rdg 114.2Approve a 30-year Franchise Agreement with Duke Energy Florida and approve a Memorandum of Agreement with Duke Energy FloridaOrdinanceAdopt Ordinance 9929-26 on second reading, approving a 30-year Franchise Agreement with Duke Energy Florida, LLC. for the purpose of providing electric and power services in the City of Clearwater, approve a Memorandum of Agreement with Duke Energy Florida, LLC, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0838 117.1 Council Discussion ItemDiscuss Hotel Density Pool Units - Vice Mayor Cotton   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0943 117.2 Council Discussion ItemConversation regarding naming City Hall and the Municipal Complex - Councilmember Mannino   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0811 122.1 Presentation(s) for Council MeetingEnd of Session Report - Anita Berry, Johnston and Stewart   Not available Not available
ID#26-0801 122.2 Presentation(s) for Council MeetingPresentation by Clearwater high school students - Sister City Exchange Trip to Nagano, Japan   Not available Not available
ID#26-0802 122.3 Presentation(s) for Council MeetingPresentation by Middle School Students - Clearwater Sister Cities, Inc. (Nonprofit Partner)   Not available Not available
ID#26-0804 122.4 Presentation(s) for Council MeetingSister Cities International Youth Leadership Summit, Washington, D.C - Presentation by Clearwater Youth Ambassador   Not available Not available
ID#26-0805 122.5 Presentation(s) for Council MeetingSister Cities International Young Artists & Authors Showcase - Recognition of Clearwater Student Winner   Not available Not available
ID#26-0934 122.6Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County 80th Anniversary ProclamationPresentation(s) for Council MeetingJuvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County 80th Anniversary Proclamation - Karen Boggess, Interim CEO and COO of the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County   Not available Not available
ID#26-0706 122.7Florida Water Professionals Month Proclamation - Mike Flanigan, Public Utilities DirectorPresentation(s) for Council MeetingFlorida Water Professionals Month Proclamation - Mike Flanigan, Public Utilities Director   Not available Not available