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Meeting Name: Council Work Session Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 2/17/2026 1:30 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Main Library - Council Chambers
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ID#25-1245 12.1Feb Service Awards for WS 2/17/2026PresentationFebruary Service Awards   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0195 12.2Fire OathsPresentationFire Oaths   Not available Not available
ID#26-0193 12.3Presentation of Firefighter of the Year and Fire Medic of the YearPresentationPresentation of Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department’s 2025 Firefighter of the Year and Fire Medic of the Year   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0120 13.1Declare as surplus for the purpose of sale to Rosemary Cooper, certain unaddressed real property located at the southeast corner of Palm Bluff Street and North Myrtle Avenue; approve the agreement for transfer of real property.Action ItemDeclare as surplus for the purpose of sale to Rosemary Cooper, certain unaddressed real property located at the southeast corner of Palm Bluff Street and North Myrtle Avenue; approve the agreement for transfer of real property; and authorize appropriate officials to execute same together with all other instruments required to affect closing. (APH)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0127 14.1Gas Developer AgreementAction ItemApprove a Developer Agreement with JEN Tampa 14, LLC; approve an updated Developer Agreement template for future use; authorize the Gas System Executive Director to approve future Developer Agreements in substantially similar form, subject to City Attorney review; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0055 15.1Playground Equipment (Montclair Park)Action ItemApprove a purchase order to Rep Services, Inc., of Longwood, Florida for the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Montclair Park located at 1821 Montclair Road in the total amount of $192,509.44 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. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0093 15.2increase to existing purchase orders to Quality Sod & Landscape LLC, Sunbelt Sod & Grading Co. and Tom’s Sod Service, Inc. for citywide sod needsAction ItemApprove an increase to existing purchase orders with Quality Sod and Landscape LLC, Sunbelt Sod & Grading Co. and Tom’s Sod Service, Inc. for citywide sod needs in the amount of $60,000.00 for Year 2 to address additional sod requirements resulting from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, bringing the total amount for this contract term to $360,000.00, pursuant to ITB 19-24, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0094 15.3purchase orders to Wise Hands, LLC. for citywide landscape plant material needsAction ItemAuthorize a purchase order to Wise Hands, LLC. of St Petersburg, FL for citywide landscape plant material needs in the cumulative annual not-to-exceed amount of $300,000.00, for the initial term from March 5, 2026 through March 4, 2027, with up to three, one-year renewal options pursuant to Invitation to Bid 06-26 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0051 16.1 Action ItemAuthorize a purchase order to Elxsi dba Cues of Orlando, FL for the purchase of a Ford F550 diesel cab with a 16’ cargo box equipped with Cues equipment in the amount of $514,399.74 pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c) - Piggyback; declare G4858 surplus and authorize disposal by auction or trade-in pursuant to code sections 2.623(6) and (7), whichever is deemed to be in the City’s best interest, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0052 16.2Authorize an increase and extension to the purchase order with Enforcement One of Oldsmar, FLAction ItemAuthorize a funding revision and contract extension to the purchase order with Enforcement One of Oldsmar, FL for citywide vehicle upfitting services, increasing annual funding from the originally assumed $250,000.00 to $950,000.00 for contract year two and $1,100,000.00 for contract year three, for a cumulative not-to-exceed contract total of $2,300,000.00; extend the final renewal option from April 30, 2027 to September 30, 2027 pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 18-24; and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ANX2025-12014 17.11st Rdg. Ord. 9875-26, 9876-26, 9877-26, ANX2025-12014, John R. Spencer & Mary L. Spencer, 1604 Bonair Street.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 1604 Bonair Street and pass Ordinances 9875-26, 9876-26, and 9877-26 on first reading. (ANX2025-12014)   Not available Video Video
ANX2025-12013 17.21st rdg. Ord. 9872-26,9873-26, 9874-26, ANX2025-12013, Shirley A. Bragdon, 2941 Abbey Lake RoadPlanning CaseApprove the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Suburban (RS) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Density Residential (LDR) District for 2941 Abbey Lake Road and pass Ordinances 9872-26, 9873-26, and 9874-26 on first reading. (ANX2025-12013)   Not available Video Video
LUP2025-11005 17.3LUP2025-11005 North Greenwood PRD Overlay Land Use Amends Ord 9861-26Planning CaseContinue to March 30, 2026: Amend the Future Land Use Map to apply a new Planned Redevelopment District (PRD) overlay to the area encompassing the North Greenwood CRA boundary with the exception of the area comprising the Old Bay Character District of the Downtown which is designated as Central Business District (CBD), and any properties designated as Water, Preservation (P), or Recreation/Open Space (R/OS) on the city's Future Land Use Map and pass Ordinance 9861-26 on first reading. (LUP2025-11005)   Not available Not available
CPA2025-10001 17.4CPA2025-10001 North Greenwood Related Comp Plan Amendments Ord 9860-26Planning CaseContinue to March 30, 2026: Amend Clearwater 2045, the city’s Comprehensive Plan, to establish a new Planned Redevelopment District (PRD) Overlay future land use category, with associated bonuses, and incorporate policies for a new North Greenwood Community Overlay District and pass Ordinance 9860-26 on first reading. (CPA2025-10001)   Not available Not available
ID#26-0070 18.1 Action ItemAuthorize a purchase order with APG Electric Inc, dba APG Technology (APG) for audio and video equipment, wireless equipment, supplies, and related services, in an amount not to exceed $950,000.00, for the period March 1, 2026 through May 31, 2028, pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback or Cooperative Purchasing, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0091 19.1FDOT Grant G3G00 to Repaint Runway & Taxiway Markings at Clearwater Executive AirportAction ItemApprove the Joint Participation Agreement (JPA) G3G00 between the City of Clearwater and the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), for a grant to repaint runway and taxiway markings, authorize the appropriate officials to execute same, and adopt Resolution 26-03.   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0118 110.1Approve a funding agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) to provide enhanced Jolley Trolley service during Spring Break period of March 1, 2026, through May 3, 2026, with the City contributing an amountAction ItemApprove a funding agreement between the City of Clearwater and the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) to provide enhanced Jolley Trolley service during Spring Break, March 1, 2026 through May 3, 2026, with the City contributing an amount not to exceed $154,325.00 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0100 111.1Approve a retainer agreement with Banker Lopez Gassler Law Firm P.A. for Claudia Baker vs. City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.Action ItemApprove a retainer agreement with Banker Lopez Gassler Law Firm P.A. for Claudia Baker vs. City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0126 111.2Approve a retainer agreement with Banker Lopez Gassler Law Firm P.A. for Bella Fayer vs. City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.Action ItemApprove a retainer agreement with Banker Lopez Gassler Law Firm P.A. for Bella Fayer vs. City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#26-0128 111.3Approve a retainer agreement with Banker Lopez Gassler Law Firm P.A. for Eve Julian vs. City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.Action ItemApprove a retainer agreement with Banker Lopez Gassler Law Firm P.A. for Eve Julian vs. City of Clearwater and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Not available
ID#26-0136 111.4Nathaniel Brooks v. City of Clearwater and Joseph Roseto, Appeal Number 25-14524-D, and Nathaniel Brooks v. City of Clearwater, FMCS Case #250925-09977, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.Action ItemApprove an agreement with Bush Graziano Rice and Hearing, P.A. in Nathaniel Brooks v. City of Clearwater and Joseph Roseto, Appeal Number 25-14524-D, and Nathaniel Brooks v. City of Clearwater, FMCS Case #250925-09977, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0130 111.5Request for authority to initiate foreclosure actions on behalf of the City to recover amounts owed on municipal liens imposed against certain real property.Action ItemRequest authority to initiate foreclosure actions on behalf of the City to recover amounts owed on municipal liens imposed against certain real property. (consent)   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0138 111.6Adopt Resolution 26-05 opposing the inclusion of new offshore oil and gas leasing off the coast of Florida in the five-year National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program.Action ItemOppose the inclusion of new offshore oil and gas leasing off the coast of Florida and adopt Resolution 26-05   Not available Video Video
ID#26-0145 111.7Adopt ordinance 9887-26 on first reading, creating the structure for possible bond issuance in the event the City purchases the local electric distribution assets.Action ItemCreate the structure for possible bond issuance in the event the City purchases the local electric distribution assets and pass Ordinance 9887-26 on first reading.   Not available Video Video
Resolution 26-06 111.8 ResolutionReaffirm that land known as the Old City Hall site is unnecessary for public purposes; that disposal of said land is in the best interest of the public; authorize conveyance of the land by Special Warranty Deed pursuant to the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement; authorize appropriate officials to execute said deed and other related closing documents; release any automatic reservation and right of entry in accordance with F. S. § 270.11; provide severability; provide for an effective date and adopt Resolution 26-06.   Not available Video Video