05/15/2025 City Council Meeting Minutes May 15, 2025
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, May 15, 2025
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Bruce Rector, Vice Mayor Lina Teixeira, Councilmember David
Allbritton, Councilmember Ryan Cotton and Councilmember Michael
Mannino
Also Present: Jennifer Poirrier— City Manager, Daniel Slaughter—Assistant City
Manager, David Margolis — City Attorney, Rosemarie Call — City Clerk
and Nicole Sprague — Deputy City Clerk.
To provide continuity for research, items are listed in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
1. Call to Order— Mayor Rector.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Invocation — Major Ted Morris from The Salvation Army.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Special recognitions and Presentations (Proclamations, service awards, or other
special recognitions. Presentations by governmental agencies or groups providing
formal updates to Council will be limited to ten minutes.) — Given.
4.1 May Service Awards
One service award was presented to a city employee.
The May/June Bimonthly Team Award was presented to the Pop-Up
Permitting Team: Roxanna Sever, David Clark, Adrian Young, Dylan
Prins, Sarah Kessler, and Gene Henry.
4.2 Proclamation for Faith and Family Month — June 2025
4.3 EMS Week 2025, May 18-24, 2025
4.4 National Safe Boating Week Proclamation, May 17-23, 2025 - Captain Karen Miller, US
Coast Guard
4.5 Florida Water Reuse Week Proclamation, May 18-24, 2025 - Rich Gardner, Public Utilities
Director
4.6 Public Works Week Proclamation, May 18-24 - Jeremy Alleshouse, Interim Public Works
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Assistant Director
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the May 1, 2025 city council meeting and the April 29, 2025
special city council meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Teixeira moved to approve the minutes of the May 1,
2025 city council meeting and the April 29, 2025 special city council
meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Note —All items on the Consent Agenda were removed.
6. Consent Agenda
6.1 Approve co-sponsorship and waiver of requested city fees for eight High Impact
co-sponsored special events at an estimated cost for in-kind services of$514,390,
($482,380 general fund, and $32,010 enterprise fund), and general fund funding for the
Community Event Co-Sponsorship Program cash contributions of$150,000, for the
purpose of Fiscal Year 2025/26 departmental budget submissions and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Per City Council Policy, Item 2-21, Special Event Fee, there shall be an annual
review of city sponsored/co-sponsored events during the budget process. An
agenda item approving co-sponsorship and level of support for these events will
be brought before the city council at the beginning of the budget process each
fiscal year. In the event additional money is required beyond what is approved
in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 budget, City Council approval will be required.
On December 19, 2023, City Council policy, Item 2-21 Special Event Fee was
amended to waive in-kind fees for High Impact events greater than $20,000 and
approve a lump sum amount to fund the "Special Events Assistance Program"
aka "Community Event Co-Sponsorship Program" for events less than $20,000.
Cash funding for High Impact events were eliminated apart from $75,000 for
Jazz Holiday in FY 2024/25 which was approved by City Council on June 6,
2024. Budget requests for High Impact Events in FY 2025/26 total $514,390 as
compared with last year's requests of$752,100. This represents a decrease of
$237,710 (32%) for High Impact Events. The decrease is due mainly to the
removal of funding requests for Veteran's Day, Clearwater Marathon & Running
Festival, Memorial Day and Hispanic Heritage events. In addition, departments
including Police, Fire, Parking and Parks and Recreation were able to provide
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reductions to events held in Coachman Park due to adjustments made after a
full year of having special events in Coachman Park. Certain events serving
alcohol saw an increase in police costs due to the number of"point of sale"
POS locations planned, as well as slight increases due to salary adjustments.
The Veteran's Day and Memorial Day events will be managed through a
partnership with the Veterans Alliance and the City and funded from the
Community Event Co-sponsorship program. Also, the Hispanic Heritage event
will apply for funds through the Community Event program. The Clearwater
Marathon & Running Festival is not seeking financial support but is requesting
permission to allow for the closure of the Memorial Causeway for their event.
The Clearwater Turkey Trot will be produced by the Parks and Recreation
Department rather than the West Coast Y Runners Club beginning with
Thanksgiving 2025. Co-sponsorship support is being requested for this year,
but the goal is to become revenue neutral thus providing a new stream of
revenue for the city.
The new"Community Event Co-Sponsorship Program" was well received for
the first year with 11 organizations receiving funds totaling $95,750. The
average amount of funding for each event was $8,704.55. Requiring groups to
provide a portion of funding from other sources has been a positive outcome of
this new program.as the community events are now not totally dependent on
the city for their events. Examples of Community Events include Festival of
Trees, ReliaQuest Beach Bowl Day, Look Up Clearwater, Community Family
Fun Night, and MLK Jr. Celebration and March. Staff is requesting a reduction
in funding for FY 2025/26 from $200,000 to $150,000 for this program.
Total support of$664,390 is being recommended for all Co-Sponsored events
(High Impact and Community Program events) for FY 2025/26 which is a
decrease of 30% or $287,710 from FY 2024/25.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
If approved, in-kind funding for the various High Impact events will be budgeted
in each department's operating budget for FY 2025/26. Funding for the $150,000
of cash contributions for the Community Event Co-sponsorship program will be
budgeted in the Parks & Recreation operating budget of the General Fund.
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:
Approval of the purchase order supports several Strategic Plan Objectives,
including:
• 2.1: Strengthen public-private initiatives that attract, develop, and retain
diversified business sectors.
• 2.2: Cultivate a business climate that welcomes entrepreneurship,
inspires local investment, supports Eco-friendly enterprises, and
encourages high-quality job growth.
• 2.3: Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment,
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cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events.
• 3.1: Support neighborhood identity through services and programs that
empower community pride and belonging.
• 3.4: Inspire citizen participation through civic engagement and
volunteerism to build strong, inclusive, and engaged communities.
One individual expressed concerns with the lack of pedestrian safety
associated with the Turkey Trot route.
One individual spoke in opposition.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve co-sponsorship and
waiver of requested city fees for eight High Impact co-sponsored
special events at an estimated cost for in-kind services of $514,390,
($482,380 general fund, and $32,010 enterprise fund), and general
fund funding for the Community Event Co-Sponsorship Program
cash contributions of $150,000, for the purpose of Fiscal Year
2025/26 departmental budget submissions and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
6.2 Approve a First Amendment to an Agreement between Boys and Girls Clubs of the
Suncoast, Inc. (Agency), and the City of Clearwater to change the name from Boys and
Girls Clubs of the Suncoast, Inc. to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Tampa Bay and
change the address from 2300 Tall Pines Drive, Suite 150, Largo, FL 33771 to 1307 N.
MacDill Avenue Tampa, FL 33607, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute
same. (consent)
On December 1, 2007, the Council approved a five year-year Agreement with
up to three, five-year extensions between the Agency and the City for the
provision of certain desirable activities at the Wood Valley Park. The agreement
is currently in the last of its three, five-year extensions and will end in 2027.
Over the past 17 years the Agency faithfully complied with all requirements of
the agreement and has provided various activities to build and foster the
confidence, educational, recreational and social skills and good habits in young
people, adults and families. The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Suncoast, Inc. has
recently merged with the Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay to form a new
organization called the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tampa Bay.
The City has determined that the proposed amendment providing for the name
and address changes are appropriate.
Staff recommends amending the current agreement as proposed.
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STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Approval of the proposed agreement amendment supports several Strategic
Plan Objectives, including:
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.
2.1: Strengthen public-private initiatives that attract, develop, and retain
diversified business sectors.
2.5: Facilitate partnerships with educational and research institutions to
strengthen workforce development opportunities.
3.1: Support neighborhood identity through services and programs that
empower community pride and belonging.
3.4: Inspire citizen participation through civic engagement and
volunteerism to build strong, inclusive, and engaged communities.
One individual questioned if there was a cost associated with the
amended agreement.
Councilmember Mannino moved to approve a First Amendment to
an Agreement between Boys and Girls Clubs of the Suncoast, Inc.
(Agency), and the City of Clearwater to change the name from Boys
and Girls Clubs of the Suncoast, Inc. to the Boys and Girls Club of
Greater Tampa Bay and change the address from 2300 Tall Pines
Drive, Suite 150, Largo, FL 33771 to 1307 N. MacDill Avenue Tampa,
FL 33607, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6.3 Approve a Work Order to Moffatt and Nichol, of Tampa Bay, FL, under the continuing
services contract, for the design and permitting of the Clearwater Harbor Marina North
Basin Repair Project (23-0030-MA) in the amount of$145,904.00, pursuant to Request
for Qualifications (RFQ) 34-23, Engineer of Record Consulting Services (EOR) and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Moffatt & Nichol will provide design and engineering services for the repairs to
the North Basin Marina (downtown boat slips) which sustained damage from
Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The scope of work includes structural repairs to
the floating attenuators, replacing the post tensioned cables along the shoreline
walkway, replacement of five wave attenuators and removal of 3-20 in. square
piles. Cables will be replaced adjacent to the 50 ft. long wave attenuators
closest to Dock A and new utility lines (water, electric and fire systems)
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installed necessitated by the new the wave attenuators. The gangway,
destroyed by a sailboat collision, will also be replaced.
Design will take 12 months from notice to proceed. Engineering services during
the construction phase are not included in this scope; those fees will be
presented to City Council once the construction delivery method and estimated
construction duration are confirmed.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3337333-546700-D2402 $145,904
Funding is available in Capital Improvement project D2402, Hurricane Helene,
and FEMA reimbursement will be attempted. This project will be funded by
revenues/reserves of the Clearwater Harbor Marina Enterprise Fund.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
[1.2] Maintain public infrastructure, mobility systems, natural lands,
environmental resources, and historic features through systematic
management efforts. [1.3] Adopt responsive levels of service for public facilities
and amenities, and identify resources required to sustain that level of service
Two individuals spoke in opposition.
One individual reviewed matters unrelated to this agenda item.
Councilmember Cotton moved to approve a Work Order to Moffatt
and Nichol, of Tampa Bay, FL, under the continuing services
contract, for the design and permitting of the Clearwater Harbor
Marina North Basin Repair Project (23-0030-MA) in the amount of
$145,904.00, pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 34-23,
Engineer of Record Consulting Services (EOR) and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
6.4 Authorize the first amendment to the agreement with Whitlock Consulting Group of
Beaufort, SC, for project management and professional services in support of utility billing
system upgrades for the term July 1, 2025 through December 21, 2025, in the not to
exceed amount of$173,812.00, for a total not to exceed amount of$506,548.00,
pursuant to RFP 20-24 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
On January 19, 2024, Procurement issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 20-24,
Cayenta UMS Database and Report Migration Services, and Whitlock
Consulting Group was the only responsive response received in accordance
with the solicitation requirements.
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In June 2024, the City contracted with Whitlock Consulting Group to perform
professional services for migration of the Cayenta system database, services
support for the review and re-writing of system reports, and technical services
associated software upgrades.
In the course of performing the services within the original scope, it was
determined that Whitlock would be the best option for developing and testing
some of the reports and for overseeing the planning and implementation of
business process changes related to improvement opportunities identified
during the discovery process. The detailed list of these specific reports and
hours associated with improvement opportunities is reflected in the
supplemental statement of work. These additional services were part of
Whitlock's initial response to RFP 20-24.
These services are listed as optional scope item in the existing contract, and
this amendment is intended to reflect the additional time and cost to perform
them.
Payments will be made according to the milestones outlined in the statement of
work.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds are available in the capital project 94829, CIS Upgrade/Replacement, to
fund this purchase order. This project is funded by Administrative Service Fund
revenues, an internal service fund of the City.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This purchase will support all the objectives of a High-Performance
Government, as well as Superior Public Service.
One individual expressed concerns associated with the automated
service.
Vice Mayor Teixeira moved to authorize the first amendment to the
agreement with Whitlock Consulting Group of Beaufort, SC, for
project management and professional services in support of utility
billing system upgrades for the term July 1, 2025 through December
21, 2025, in the not to exceed amount of $173,812.00, for a total not
to exceed amount of $506,548.00, pursuant to RFP 20-24 and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
6.5 Authorize a purchase order and an agreement between Divecom Services, LLC, located
at 1310 10th St E Unit G, Palmetto, FL., 34221, and the City of Clearwater to provide
vessel removal, towing, storage, and/or disposal services to accommodate all needs of
the Clearwater Police Department and the Marine and Aviation Department in the annual
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amount of$100,000.00 for the initial term with two, one-year renewal options pursuant to
Request for Proposal 12-25 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
On January 9, 2025, the City issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 12-25 seeking
qualified vendors to provide vessel removal, towing, storage, and/or disposal
services in accordance with the RFP's terms and conditions. A total of five
responses were received.
An evaluation committee consisting of members from the Marine and Aviation
Department and the Clearwater Police Department evaluated the qualified
responses. Based on qualifications, experience, available facilities, equipment,
and capacity, Divecom Services was selected as the recommended vendor.
The City may, from time to time, require modifications to the scope of services
to be performed by Divecom Services. Any such modifications, including
adjustments to compensation for contract terms, shall be mutually agreed upon
by both parties and formalized through a written amendment to this agreement.
Divecom Services shall submit invoices to the City for approval, with payment
terms set at Net 30 days.
The agreement establishes an initial one-year term effective May 16, 2025
through May 15, 2026, with two additional one-year renewal options at the City's
discretion.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds for this contract are available in capital improvement project 315-93415,
Waterway Maintenance, funded by General Fund revenues.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
High Performing Government: 1.2 Maintain public infrastructure, mobility
systems, natural lands, environmental resources, and historic features through
systematic management efforts.
Economic & Housing Opportunity: 2.2 Cultivate a business climate that
welcomes entrepreneurship, inspires local investment, supports Eco-friendly
enterprises, and encourages high-quality job growth.
One individual spoke in opposition.
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Councilmember Allbritton moved to authorize a purchase order and
an agreement between Divecom Services, LLC, located at 1310 10th
St E Unit G, Palmetto, FL., 34221, and the City of Clearwater to
provide vessel removal, towing, storage, and/or disposal services to
accommodate all needs of the Clearwater Police Department and
the Marine and Aviation Department in the annual amount of
$100,000.00 for the initial term with two, one-year renewal options
pursuant to Request for Proposal 12-25 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
6.6 Award a construction contract to Razorback, LLC of Tarpon Springs, FL, for Reverse
Osmosis Plant 2 (R02) Injection Well 1 (IW-1) Retrofit in the amount of$213,888.40
pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 20-0020 UT; approve Supplemental Work Order 2 to
WSP USA, Inc. for construction oversight and SCADA programming for the R02 IW-1
Retrofit, Project 20-0020-UT, in the amount of$57,043.80, increasing the project amount
from $127,313.80 to $184,357.60 pursuant to the continuing contract awarded in
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 26-19, Engineer of Record Consulting Services (EOR)
and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Located at the R02 facility, IW-1 is a Class 1 injection well that is used to
dispose of concentrate, a byproduct of the water treatment process. This
disposal method is commonly used at brackish water RO facilities due to the
high amounts of salinity that must be removed during the treatment.
The purpose of the R02 IW-1 Retrofit Project is to reduce or eliminate air
entrainment within the concentrate injection well.
In October 2020, an initial work order, in the amount of$28,545.00, was
approved for WSP Inc. to prepare a Basis of Design Report (BDR) which
outlined potential solutions to address air entrainment in the injection well. The
BDR recommended placing the injection well under vacuum (or "siphon"),
installing a precision flow control valve, and incorporating additional
programming to manage pressure and flow during concentrate disposal.
On August 4, 2022, Supplemental Work Order 1 which included advanced
design work and provided bidding support services based on the BDR
recommendations, was approved by City Council in the amount of$98,768.80.
This Supplemental Work Order (No. 2) was subsequently developed to include
construction oversight services and SCADA system programming support
integration of the flow control valve. WSP will subcontract with McKim & Creed
(M&C) to perform construction administration services related to electrical and
instrumentation and control (I&C) systems. M&C will also implement SCADA
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software updates, including PLC application modifications and Citect SCADA
programming, enabling both manual and automatic valve operations and tank
monitoring via the SCADA system.
Public Utilities issued Invitation to Bid 20-0020-UT for construction services for
this project, which closed on February 12th, 2025. Razorback LLC, of Tarpon
Springs, FL submitted the lowest and only responsive bid in accordance with
the plans and specifications. Following review, the Engineer of Record and City
staff recommend awarding the construction contract to Razorback in the
amount of$213,888.40.
The City of Clearwater's Public Utilities Department is responsible for owning,
operating, and maintaining R02.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
3217321-530100-96767 $57,043.80
3217321-546700-96767 $213,888.40
Funds are available in capital improvement project 321-96767, RO Plant at
Reservoir 2, to fund the work order. This project is funded by revenues from the
Water and Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
In furtherance of the Council's Strategic Plan to achieve High Performing
Government by maintaining public infrastructure through systematic
management efforts, approval of a Supplemental Work Order to WSP is
requested.
Councilmember Mannino moved to award a construction contract
to Razorback, LLC of Tarpon Springs, FL, for Reverse Osmosis
Plant 2 (R02) Injection Well 1 (IW-1) Retrofit in the amount of
$213,888.40 pursuant to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 20-0020 UT; approve
Supplemental Work Order 2 to WSP USA, Inc. for construction
oversight and SCADA programming for the R02 IW-1 Retrofit,
Project 20-0020-UT, in the amount of$57,043.80, increasing the
project amount from $127,313.80 to $184,357.60 pursuant to the
continuing contract awarded in Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
26-19, Engineer of Record Consulting Services (EOR) and authorize
the appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
6.7 Authorize a purchase order to Razorback LLC for Clarifier Maintenance and Services in
the annual not-to-exceed amount of$515,000.00 with the option for two one-year
renewals pursuant to ITB 15-25 and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
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(consent)
Invitation to Bid (ITB) #15-25, Clarifier Maintenance and Services, was issued
on March 4, 2025. The City received three responsive bids on April 3, 2025, with
Razorback LLC submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid in
accordance with the specifications for providing preventative maintenance,
repair, and emergency services for 14 clarifiers located at the Northeast, East,
and Marshall Street Water Reclamation Facilities.
Clarifiers are essential components of the wastewater treatment process,
separating solids and impurities from wastewater through gravity settling. This
process enables the removal of settled solids and allows the clarified water to
undergo further treatment.
The initial contract term will commence on May 16, 2025, and continue through
May 15, 2026, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms at
the City's discretion.
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
Funds for the current year (FY2024/25) are available in Public Utilities' cost
centers, cost code 550400 operating supplies and 546200 repairs &
service-equipment.
Funding for future fiscal years (FY26 through FY28) will be requested within the
contract calendar and spending limits.
The Public Utilities department is funded by revenues from the Water and
Sewer Utility Enterprise Fund.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Establishing this contract meets the City's strategic objective of Environmental
Stewardship by ensuring our plants and facilities are always operational and
running at peak capacity and performance, guarding against potential spills that
could negatively impact our surrounding estuaries and community. It also
satisfies the strategic objective of High Performing Government by providing a
high level of service to our residents and maintaining vital infrastructure.
Councilmember Cotton moved to authorize a purchase order to
Razorback LLC for Clarifier Maintenance and Services in the annual
not-to-exceed amount of $515,000.00 with the option for two
one-year renewals pursuant to ITB 15-25 and authorize the
appropriate officials to execute same. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Public Hearings - Not before 6:00 PM
7. Administrative Public Hearings
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7.1 Approve 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 1609 Levern Street and pass Ordinances 9822-25, 9823-25 and 9824-25 on first
reading. (ANX2025-03002)
This voluntary annexation petition involves a 0.16-acre property consisting of
one parcel of land occupied by a detached dwelling. The property is located on
the south side of Levern Street, approximately 175 feet west of Ridge Avenue.
The applicant is requesting annexation in order to receive solid waste service
from the city. The property is located within an enclave and is contiguous to
existing city boundaries to the west. It is proposed that the property be assigned
a Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and a Zoning Atlas
designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR).
The Planning and Development Department determined that the proposed
annexation is consistent with the provisions of Community Development Code
Section 4-604.E as follows:
• The property currently receives water service from the city of
Clearwater. The closest sanitary sewer line is located in the adjacent
Bonair Street right-of-way. The applicant has paid the city's sewer
impact and assessment fees and is aware of the additional costs to
extend city sewer service to this property. Collection of solid waste will
be provided by the city of Clearwater. The property is located within
Police District III and service will be administered through the district
headquarters located at 2851 McMullen Booth Road. Fire and
emergency medical services will be provided to this property by Station
#51 located at 1712 Overbrook Avenue. The city has adequate capacity
to serve this property with sanitary sewer, solid waste, police, fire and
EMS service. The proposed annexation will not have an adverse effect
on public services and their levels of service; and
• The proposed annexation is consistent with and promotes the following
objective and policy of Clearwater 2045, the city's Comprehensive Plan:
Objective PI 9.1 Continue to work with Pinellas County in the orderly
annexation of the city's existing enclaves.
Policy PI 9.1.2 Continue to process voluntary annexations for
single-family residential properties upon request.
• The proposed Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use Map category is
consistent with the current Countywide Plan designation of the property.
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This designation primarily permits residential uses at a density of 7.5
units per acre. The proposed zoning district to be assigned to the
property is the Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) District. The
use of the subject property is consistent with the uses allowed in the
District and the property exceeds the District's minimum dimensional
requirements. The proposed annexation is therefore consistent with the
Countywide Plan and the city's Comprehensive Plan and Community
Development Code; and
• The property proposed for annexation is contiguous to existing city
boundaries to the west; therefore, the annexation is consistent with
Florida Statutes Chapter 171.044.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
This annexation petition supports the Deliver Effective and Efficient Services by
Optimizing City Assets and Resources goal of the city's Strategic Plan by
reducing enclaves and delivering city services to properties within the city's
service boundary. This petition also supports Ensure Exceptional Communities
and Neighborhoods Where Everyone Can Thrive goal by better unifying
neighborhoods and reducing issues with multiple jurisdictions.
One individual made comments unrelated to the agenda item.
Ordinances 9822-25, 9823-25 and 9824-25 were presented and read
by title only.
Councilmember Cotton moved to approve 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 1609 Levern Street and pass Ordinances
9822-25, 9823-25 and 9824-25 on first reading. The motion was duly
seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Teixeira, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Cotton and Councilmember Mannino
8. City Manager Reports — None.
9. City Attorney Reports — None.
10. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Councilmember Cotton reviewed upcoming events and he encouraged
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all to attend.
Councilmember Mannino thanked all who attended tonight's meeting,
reviewed past events, and congratulated the Christian community for the
new pontiff, Pope Leo XIV.
Councilmember Allbritton reviewed upcoming events. He said PSTA's
Industry Day on June 2-3, 2025 will be held in the Palm Room, from
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and will be a great opportunity for attendees to
view the conceptual drawings for the proposed intermodal center.
Vice Mayor Teixeira thanked all those involved with the Clearwater
Marine Aquarium fundraising event and said she was thankful for
everyone's support.
11. Closing Comments by Mayor
12. Adjourn
Mayor Rector reviewed recent and upcoming events. He said last night
the Church of Scientology pulled the application associated with Garden
Avenue and that is why it was not on tonight's agenda. He encouraged all
to share their thoughts with Council via email.
The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
Mayor
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