Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

26-0019A President's Day Proclamation

Reverend Bob Fortner, President of Palm Harbor Historical Society and President of Friends of Island Park

26-0103A National Engineers Week Proclamation

Public Works - Thierry Ku, Senior Engineer - Ivan Dimitrov, Senior Engineer - Jeff Thompson, Traffic Operations Section Manager Utilities - Raed Yousef, Engineer 3 - Veronica De Bernardo, Engineer 1 - Craig Osmanski, Engineer 3

26-0015A Citizens To Be Heard - Public Comment.

26-0144A Minutes of the regular meeting held December 16, 2025.

26-0145A Vouchers and bills paid from January 11 through January 17, 2026.

26-0146A Division of Inspector General, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, 2026 Inspector General's Annual Plan.

26-0147A Forward Pinellas Notice of Public Hearing for proposed amendment to the Countywide Plan Map, Case CW 26-01 Pinellas County, to be held on February 17, 2026.

26-0148A Forward Pinellas Notice of Public Hearing for proposed amendment to the Countywide Plan Map, Case CW 26-02 Pinellas County, to be held on February 17, 2026.

26-0014A Receipt and file report of non-procurement items delegated to the County Administrator for the period ending January 31, 2026.

Recommendation: Accept the receipt and file report of non-procurement items delegated to the County Administrator.

26-0153A Receipt and File Report of purchasing items delegated to the County Administrator for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.

Recommendation: Accept the Receipt and File Report of purchasing items delegated to the County Administrator.

26-0115A Award of bid to Tamco Electric, Inc. for light electrical commercial repairs and equipment at various County locations as needed or required.

Recommendation: Approval of the award of bid to Tamco Electric, Inc. for light electrical commercial repairs and equipment at various County locations as needed or required. This contract provides for annual requirements of light electrical commercial repairs and equipment at various County locations as needed. Six bids were received, with award recommendation to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder, Tamco Electric, Inc., in the amount of $1,607,975.00 for a five-year term. The contract replaces a previous contract with Tamco Electric, Inc., awarded by the Board of County Commissioners June 24, 2020. Funding for this agreement is included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Budget for Solid Waste for $39,600.00. Additional funding of $93,300.00 for repair and maintenance and equipment is available, however, not specifically earmarked for Tamco Electric., Inc. If departments require services, the respective department must absorb the cost or request a budget amendment. Appropriations for subsequent years will be contingent on future budgets. Bid No. 26-0144-ITB -C with a total not to exceed amount of $1,607,975.00 for a five-year term; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

25-1820A Award of bid to Cherrytree Group, LLC for brokerage services and revenue contract pertaining to the sale of voluntary cleanup tax credits.

Recommendation: Approval of the agreement with Cherrytree Group, LLC for brokerage services and revenue contract pertaining to the sale of voluntary cleanup tax credits. This contract provides brokerage services to sell tax credits for the Public Works Department; the tax credit is for the site rehabilitation activities located at various Brownfield sites. Tax credits are issued by the state following application and successful cleanup of Brownfield sites. Sales of tax credits can be utilized to facilitate cleanup in other County Brownfield sites. Two responsive bids were received with Cherrytree Group, LLC recommended for award, as the firm provided the highest net revenue to the County in the amount of $332,058.95. Revenue from the sale of the tax credits is not included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget but may be recognized at a later date through budget amendment. Revenue will be recorded in the fund/s in which the Brownfield sites cleanup and redevelopment expenditures were recorded. Contract No. 26-0037-ITB-R in the revenue total of $332,058.95; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

26-0024A Award of bid to Accurate Drilling System, Inc. for the Duhme Road Force Main Replacement.

Recommendation: Approval of the award of the bid to Accurate Drilling System, Inc. for the Duhme Road Force Main Replacement for the Utilities Department. The purpose of this project is to replace approximately 3,800 linear feet of existing 20-inch diameter PCCP force main pipe with new 20-inch diameter PVC force main pipe on Duhme Road from the intersection of American Legions Drive and Duhme Road to 53rd Avenue North, and all related appurtenances to complete the project. Three bids were received with an award recommendation to Accurate Drilling System, Inc. in the amount of $2,850,000.00 as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with all work to be completed within 240 consecutive calendar days. The Small Business Enterprise commitment for this project is 5%. Funding for this agreement is available under Duhme Road 20-inch Concrete Force Main Replacement from American Legion Drive to 53rd Avenue project 005584C, included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-FY31 Capital Improvement Program, funded by the Sewer Renewal and Replacement Fund in the amount of $4,470,000.00. Contract No. 25-0675-ITB-C; PID 005584C in the amount of $2,850,000.00 with all work to be completed in 240 consecutive calendar days; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

26-0057A Receipt and file report of civil lawsuits filed against Pinellas County as delegated to the County Attorney.

Recommendation: Accept the receipt and file report of civil lawsuits filed against Pinellas County.

26-0080A Receipt and file report of Sheriff's Office grants received and service contracts for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.

Recommendation: Accept the receipt and file report of Sheriff's Office grants received and service contracts - payments to the Sheriff for October 1 through December 31, 2025.

26-0081A Receipt and file report of the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for the quarter ending December 31, 2025.

Recommendation: Accept the receipt and file report on the Law Enforcement Trust Fund from October 1 to December 31, 2025.

26-0104A Purchase authorization with ADB Safegate Americas, LLC and Allen Enterprises for runway and taxiway lighting fixtures and equipment.

Recommendation: Approval of the purchase authorization with ADB Safegate Americas, LLC and Allen Enterprises for all airfield lighting fixtures and signage at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (Airport). This purchase authorization provides the Airport with all airfield lighting and signage parts and equipment for repair and maintenance. Pricing, terms, and conditions are per Sourcewell Contract No.110122, for a combined not to exceed amount of $800,000.00 through the contract term of January 13, 2027. This request is budgeted for in the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget of the Airport in the Airport Revenue and Operating Fund. In the event that future fiscal year funding is not available for this agreement, the County maintains the authority to terminate this agreement. Contract No.26-0228-PB in the combined total not to exceed amount of $800,000.00, effective through January 13, 2027.

25-1805A First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County for the Pinellas County Health Program and the Healthcare for the Homeless program.

Recommendation: Approval of the First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement (Amendment) with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (DOH) for the Pinellas County Health Program (PCHP) and the Healthcare for the Homeless (HCH) program to integrate existing substance use funding into one agreement to improve integration of care. The original agreement enables DOH to provide healthcare services for eligible and enrolled PCHP/HCH clients at six (6) locations throughout the County as well as the Mobile Medical Unit, the Street Medicine Van, and the Bayside Clinic. This amendment shifts approximately $204,000.00 in General Fund allocation, $550,000.00 in federal grant funding, and $270,000.00 in funding derived from the HCH Low-Income Pool program to allow DOH to subcontract directly for behavioral health and substance use services. The amendment also contains language clarification for utilization of the new Human Services electronic health record. The County previously contracted directly with the substance use provider, this change will allow DOH increased oversight of both mental health and substance use services together for the county health program. There is no additional fiscal impact due to this amendment, only a shift in funding as described above. Funding in an amount not to exceed $1,111,657.40 has been identified in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 adopted budget funded by the General Fund in the Human Services Department. There is an increase of approximately $1,111,657.40 to the current DOH agreement as other contracts expired. The new total annual amount not to exceed for the DOH agreement is $12,425,763.00.

26-0120A Program recommendation by the Public Safety Coordinating Council for Application to the Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse reinvestment grant program.

Recommendation: Approval of the Public Safety Coordinating Council's (PSCC) program recommendation for application to the Florida Department of Children and Families' (DCF) Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse (CJMHSA) reinvestment grant program. As required under Chapter 394.657 Florida Statutes, the PSCC, acting as the local Planning Council, shall select a program proposal to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners (Board) for approval. Due to the critical grant timelines for approval and grant preparation, the PSCC held a special meeting on January 29, 2026, at 2:00pm to review and select a program to recommend for approval by the Board. The PSCC unanimously recommended the Pinellas SHARE program as the top proposal to be submitted as the CJMHSA grant application by the Pinellas Ex Offender Reentry Coalition. Their application is due to DCF by March 19, 2026. The Pinellas SHARE program will enhance comprehensive reentry and treatment services for justice-involved adults with mental illness, substance use disorder, or co-occurring disorders. Due to submission timelines, the PSCC recommended the City of Largo's Homeless Shelter Beds project as backup proposal in the event the top ranked proposal is unable to submit. This application by itself, has no fiscal impact on Pinellas County.

26-0095A Fiscal Year 2026 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development grant application for the redesign of East Lake Road from South of Curlew Road to North of Trinity Boulevard.

Recommendation: Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development grant application for redesign of East Lake Road from South of Curlew Road to North of Trinity Boulevard. Grant request is $7,990,400 for 80% of project design costs. The required match of $1,997,600.00 for 20% of project design costs is available from Penny for Pinellas and will bring the total design project to $9,988,000.00. Authorize the Chair to execute the grant application within the scope and amount outlined herein. The grant application is an electronic submission with submittal deadline of February 24, 2026. If awarded, any changes to the application will be shared with the Board prior to the approval of the grant agreement. The required match of $1,997,600.00 is budgeted under the East Lake Road (CR 611) from south of Curlew Road to north of Trinity Boulevard (CR 966) Project 003879A, to be funded by the Penny for Pinellas. PID 003879A; Total project design cost of $9,988,000.00; Anticipated grant funding request $7,990,400.00 with a required $1,997,600.00 County match.

26-0102A Purchase authorization with All American Concrete, Inc., Gator Grading & Paving, LLC, QRC, Inc, and Rowland LLC for rehabilitation services for stormwater sewers.

Recommendation: Approval of the purchase authorization with All American Concrete, Inc., Gator Grading & Paving, LLC, QRC, Inc, and Rowland LLC for rehabilitation services for stormwater sewers utilizing the City of Largo's contract. The agreements allow for rehabilitation services for stormwater culverts with a total combined expenditure of the 4 agreements not to exceed $2,600,000.00. Each of the 4 agreements are not to exceed an expenditure of $650,000.00. Scope and pricing are per the City of Largo's agreement that was solicited through a competitive Invitation for Bid and initially awarded until September 30, 2026. Funding for these agreements are available under Storm Sewer Pipeline Rehabilitation and Cured-in-Place Pipe Project 002064A and Surface Water Pipe Lining/Remove & Replace Program Project 002625A, included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the Penny for Pinellas, in the amount of $975,000.00 and the Surface Water Utility Fee, in the amount of $2,771,000.00. Contract No. 25-0834-PB for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,600,000.00, effective until September 30, 2026; Authorize the Chairman to sign and Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

25-1977A Purchase authorization with Inliner Solutions, Inc. for Trenchless Pipeline Rehabilitation Services.

Recommendation: Approval of the purchase authorization with Inliner Solutions, Inc. for Trenchless Pipeline Rehabilitation Services utilizing the Houston-Galveston Area Council cooperative contract. The purpose of this agreement is to perform stormwater pipe cleaning and cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining services to restore structural integrity, improve flow capacity, and extend the service life of existing stormwater infrastructure. This purchase authorization utilizes the scope and pricing of Houston-Galveston Area Council cooperative contract ID 14553 - TP07-25. Total contract expenditure is $2,500,000.00 through June 30, 2029. Funding for this agreement is available under Storm Sewer Pipeline Rehabilitation and CIPP Project 002064A and Surface Water Pipe Lining/Remove & Replace Program Project 002625A, included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the Penny for Pinellas, in the amount of $975,000.00 and the Surface Water Utility Fee, in the amount of $2,771,000.00. Contract No. 26-0082-PB for a contract expenditure not to exceed $2,500,000.00, effective through June 30, 2029; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

25-1892A Purchase authorization with Bayside Dredging, LLC for outfall maintenance services.

Recommendation: Approval of purchase authorization with Bayside Dredging, LLC (Bayside) for outfall maintenance services. The agreement will allow for stormwater outfall maintenance services county-wide, including the cleaning and maintenance of outfall areas, pipes and box culverts. Scope and pricing are per the City of Tampa’s agreement that was solicited through Invitation to Bid No. 101100422. Total contract expenditure of $900,000.00 through December 14, 2026. Funding for this authorization is included in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for Public Works within the Surface Water Utility Fund. Funding for future years is dependent on approval in the annual County Operating Budget. Contract No. 26-0102-PB with a total not to exceed amount of $900,000.00 effective through December 14, 2026; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

26-0053A Increase and extension to the contract with Charter Communications Operating, LLC.

Recommendation: Approval of the Amendment with Charter Communications Operating, LLC, as requested by the Business Technology Services Department (BTS), for Metro Ethernet - Wide Area Network services. This contract delivers critical connectivity and communication infrastructure for County operations by providing 98 Metro Ethernet and Wide Area Network circuits with Internet access, connecting 68 County locations and 80 Safety and Emergency Services sites managed by BTS, as well as communication services for the Construction and Property Management (CPM) operations. The amendment extends the contract an additional five years and adds an increase to the funding, in the amount of $5.7M, for the extension. Funding for the annual amount is included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Adopted Budget for BTS ($774,460.00), Safety and Emergency Services Department ($324,000.00) within the EMS Fund - First Responders and the 911 General Fund cost centers, and in the Construction and Property Management Department ($71,190.00) in the General Fund. CPM lapse may be required to meet the ongoing needs of this service agreement in FY26. Funding for future years is dependent on approval in the annual County Operating Budget. Contract No. 089-0339-P increase in the amount of $5,700,000.00 for a revised total expenditure not-to-exceed $16,258,080.55 for an additional five-year term; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.

26-0047A Issuance of one new Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for provision of non-medical wheelchair transport services.

Recommendation: Sitting as the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Authority, issue a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) to Stratus Transport LLC to provide non-medical wheelchair transport services. This firm has completed an application and meets the Authority's requirement to operate as a non-medical wheelchair transport provider. If approved, the one new COPCN will be effective on February 17, 2026, and expires on June 20, 2026. Certificates approved during this period will be renewed in June 2026 as part of the annual batch renewal process. There are currently thirteen firms providing non-medical wheelchair, four firms providing non-medical wheelchair and stretcher van, and two firms providing stretcher van transport services. Vehicle inspections are performed prior to issuing the COPCN, and records are kept on file. The issuance of this certificate will have no fiscal impact on Pinellas County. Staff administration of the process is included in the annual operating budget for the Emergency Medical Services Fund. There is no fiscal impact for certifications. Staff administration of the process is included in the annual operating budget for the EMS Fund. Authorize the Chairman to sign the certificate.

26-0092A Arbitration decision in the case of Pinellas County v. American Empire Builders, Inc., et al. - Circuit Civil Case No. 24-005706-CI.

Recommendation: Consideration of authority to accept or reject the arbitration decision in the case of Pinellas County v. American Empire Builders, Inc., et al.

26-0017A County Attorney Reports.

26-0016A County Administrator Reports.

26-0018A County Commission New Business

Pertinent and timely Committee/Board updates, policy considerations, administrative/procedural considerations, and other new business.

26-0089A Case No. CW 26-01 - Pinellas County

Countywide Plan Map amendment from Multimodal Corridor to Retail & Services, regarding 0.6 acre more or less, located at 2500 55th Avenue North. Recommendation: Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt an ordinance approving Case No. CW 26-01, a proposal by Pinellas County to amend the Countywide Plan Map from Multimodal Corridor to Retail & Services, regarding 0.6 acre more or less, located at 2500 55th Avenue North. This 0.60-acre parcel located at 2500 55th Avenue North is in the Lealman area and is currently used for vehicle storage. The applicant proposes to consolidate the parcel with an adjacent commercially designated property to establish a vehicle towing business. The site has frontage on 54th Avenue North and lies immediately west of the I-275 interchange. The surrounding uses include a mix of commercial, office, and residential properties, creating a transitional context that supports higher-intensity commercial development along the corridor. The proposed amendment directs commercial activity to a well-connected, high-traffic corridor consistent with Countywide Plan strategies for concentrating non-residential uses in locations with multimodal access and major transportation connections. Forward Pinellas and the Planners Advisory Committee each unanimously voted to recommend approval of the proposal.

26-0094A Case No. CW 26-02 - Pinellas County

Countywide Plan Map amendment from Public/Semi-Public and Preservation to Residential Rural and Preservation, regarding 4.02 acres more or less, located at the southwest corner of Keystone Road and Woodfield Boulevard. Recommendation: Sitting as the Countywide Planning Authority, adopt an ordinance approving Case No. CW 26-02, a proposal by Pinellas County to amend the Countywide Plan Map from Public/Semi-Public and Preservation to Residential Rural and Preservation, regarding 4.02 acres more or less, located at the southwest corner of Keystone Road and Woodfield Boulevard. The subject site, located in unincorporated East Lake, is currently vacant and includes a buildable area and an adjacent Preservation area. Surrounding uses include low-density single-family homes, vacant parcels, wetlands, and community conservation areas. The site lies outside the Coastal High Hazard Area, with only a portion within Flood Zone A, and is situated along a Scenic/Noncommercial Corridor with a rural/open space subclassification. Previously, the site was designated Public/Semi-Public and Preservation under a Development Agreement for an assisted living facility. That agreement has expired, and the property owner has opted not to extend it. The proposed amendment reverts the Public/Semi-Public portion of the site to Residential Rural while leaving the Preservation area unchanged, aligning future land use with the surrounding rural residential character, maintaining environmental protections, and supporting low-intensity residential development consistent with the Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan and Countywide Rules. Forward Pinellas and the Planners Advisory Committee each unanimously voted to recommend approval of the proposal.

26-0093A Case No. LDR-25-03 (Second Public Hearing)

An ordinance of Pinellas County, Florida providing for the amendment of the Pinellas County Land Development Code, Chapter 138 - Zoning, related to definitions and a process for the review of reasonable accommodation requests for Certified Recovery Residences Use pursuant to Florida Statutes Section 397.487. Recommendation: Approval of Case No. LDR-25-03, an ordinance of Pinellas County, Florida, providing for the amendment of the Pinellas County Land Development Code, Chapter 138. This is the second of two required public hearings. First public hearing was held on January 20, 2026. No one from the public appeared in support or opposition. Senate Bill 954 (2025) requires local governments to amend their Land Development Code to be in compliance with Chapter 397 Florida Statutes as related to Certified Recovery Residences. The proposed amendments include the following: Providing definition of a Certified Recovery Residence. Adding the use to the Table of Uses of allowable zoning districts. Providing specific use standards for development. Establishing a process for the review of reasonable accommodation requests for Certified Recovery Residences. The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the ordinance (Vote: 6-0). No one from the public appeared in support or opposition and no correspondence has been received. This amendment has no fiscal impact on Pinellas County.

26-0070A Case No. ZON-25-06 (Mabani, LLC)

A request for a zoning change from R-A, Residential Agriculture, to R-2, Single-Family Residential, on an approximately 0.5-acre portion of a 2.56-acre parcel located at 620 County Road 1 in Palm Harbor. (Quasi-Judicial) Recommendation: Based upon the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and attachments, Case No. ZON-25-06 is recommended for approval: A resolution approving the application of Mabani, LLC for a zoning change from R-A, Residential Agriculture, to R-2, Single-Family Residential. The applicant is seeking a zoning change on a 0.5-acre portion of a 2.56-acre parcel. The request would allow for a single-family home on the subject area. The western portion of the property (2 acres) fronts and takes access from County Road 1, a minor arterial roadway within a Scenic/Noncommercial Corridor. The eastern portion of the property (0.5 acres, subject to amendment) is accessible via the unimproved Wexford Lane right-of-way. The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the request (Vote: 7-0) Four people appeared in opposition, citing access, building height, and potential future development. Twelve letters of opposition have been received.

25-1788A Ordinance to update the Pinellas County Code Chapter 58 (Environment), Article XVI (Mangrove Trimming and Preservation).

Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing to adopt the proposed ordinance to update the Pinellas County Code Chapter 58 (Environment), Article XVI (Mangrove Trimming and Preservation). Amendments include: Shifting appeals of staff determinations of mangrove trimming permits from the Board of County Commissioners to a special magistrate and updating related notice requirements. Providing additional enforcement mechanisms. Administrative updates to Chapter 58 (Environment), Article XVI (Mangrove Trimming and Preservation) Pinellas County Code to maintain consistency with Sections 403.9321 through 403.9333, Florida Statutes. Providing for posting of mangrove permits in close proximity to the project for duration of work to stay consistent with other permits issued by Water and Navigation. This item, by itself, has no fiscal impact on Pinellas County.