08/06/2026 City Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 2026
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, August 6, 2026
6:00 PM
Main Library - Council Chambers
City Council
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Roll Call
Present: 5 - Mayor Bruce Rector, Vice Mayor Ryan Cotton, Councilmember David
Allbritton, Councilmember Lina Teixeira and Councilmember Michael
Mannino
Also Present: Jennifer Poirrier— City Manager, Daniel Slaughter—Assistant City
Manager, Al Battle —Assistant City Manager, Owen Kohler— Interim
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
2. Invocation
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 End of Session Report - Anita Berry, Johnston and Stewart
4.2 Presentation by Middle School Students - Clearwater Sister Cities, Inc. (Nonprofit
Partner)
Students who recently participated in the Clearwater Sister Cities Inc. Middle
School Exchange Program to Nagano, Japan, will provide a presentation
highlighting their experiences.
4.3 Presentation by Clearwater high school students - Sister City Exchange Trip to Nagano,
Japan
Clearwater resident high schoolers who recently participated in the Sister City
Exchange Program to Nagano, Japan, will provide a presentation highlighting
their experiences.
4.4 Sister Cities International Youth Leadership Summit, Washington, D.0 - Presentation by
Clearwater Youth Ambassador
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A Clearwater student ambassador who attended the Sister Cities International
Youth Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. will provide a presentation on
their experience.
4.5 Sister Cities International Young Artists & Authors Showcase - Recognition of Clearwater
Student Winner
Staff recognizes Clearwater student Robert Kopec who was selected as the
first-place winner in the Sister Cities International Young Artists &Authors
Showcase (YAAS) in the Original Music category for ages 15-18.
The YAAS program is an international youth competition that celebrates
creativity and cultural understanding through student submissions in art,
literature, poetry, photography, and music. Submissions are centered around an
annual theme and are evaluated based on originality, composition, and
interpretation of the theme.
Selected grand prize winners in each category and age division receive a
$1,000 prize, second place winners receive $500, and third place winners
receive $250. After winners are announced, their work is featured on the Sister
Cities International website.
Any Sister Cities International member program is eligible to participate in
YAAS, making it an important opportunity to engage local students, English
teachers, and art educators in international cultural exchange.
This recognition highlights the student's achievement at the international level
and reflects Clearwater's ongoing commitment to fostering youth participation in
global Sister Cities programs.
4.6 Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County 80th Anniversary Proclamation - Karen
Boggess, Interim CEO and COO of the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County
4.7 Florida Water Professionals Month Proclamation - Mike Flanigan, Public Utilities Director
5. Approval of Minutes
5.1 Approve the minutes of the July 16, 2026 City Council meeting as submitted in written
summation by the City Clerk.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve the minutes of the July
16, 2026 City Council meeting as submitted in written summation by
the City Clerk. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
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6. Consent Agenda — Approved as submitted.
6.1 Appoint Sean Austin to the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board, as
the citizen representative, for a term through August 6, 2030. (consent)
6.2 Approve 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)
6.3 Extend Owen Kohler's appointment as Interim City Attorney through October 1, 2026.
(consent)
6.4 Authorize 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)
6.5 Authorize 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)
6.6 Award 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)
6.7 Approve 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)
6.8 Authorize 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
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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)
6.9 Approve 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)
6.10Authorize 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, 20267
pursuant to ITB #02-23, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same.
(consent)
6.11Authorize 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, 20297
pursuant to Clearwater Code of Ordinances Section 2.563(1)(c), Piggyback, and
authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
6.12Approve 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)
Councilmember Mannino moved to approve the Consent Agenda
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
7.1 Approve 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)
The FY 2025/2026 - 2029/2030 Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan)
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identifies the City's goals and objectives with respect to the city's administration
of HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Program funds. Every 5 years, the city is required to update its
Con Plan. Under the Con Plan, the City is required by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create and implement a plan each
year to identify the sources and uses of these funds for housing, community
programs, and economic development. This plan, referred to as the Annual
Action Plan, provides HUD with the City's Housing Division budget and
proposed expenditures based on the entitlement funds and estimated program
income that the City will receive in the upcoming fiscal year to meet the goals
and objectives established in the Consolidated Plan.
Funds will be used to develop viable communities and sustain existing ones. In
addition, the funds will be used to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing
to assist extremely low- to moderate-income households. This year's Annual
Action Plan allocates federal funds to provide housing opportunities to extremely
low- to moderate-income households for new and existing homes, construction
and/or renovation of public facilities, fund public services programs and to
provide commercial fagade loans to businesses in opportunity areas.
The Annual Action Plan serves as a budget for planned projects and identifies
unallocated funds available for additional project(s) throughout the budget year.
Staff requests authorization to make administrative adjustments during the
budget year to fund additional project(s), including shifting funds between
projects within budgetary segments.
The FY2026/2027 Annual Action Plan, is due to HUD on August 16, 2026. All
organizations that will be receiving an allocation will have agreements prepared
and executed by October 1, 2026. Staff performs compliance monitoring with
funded organizations on an annual basis.
On May 27, 2026, a notice of 30-day comment period and public hearings was
published in the Tampa Bay Times. On July 7, 2026, the City's Neighborhood
and Affordable Housing Advisory Board (NAHAB)will host the first of the two
required public hearings and review a motion recommending City Council
approval of the FY2026/2027 Annual Action Plan.
Grant Application Process for CDBG Program
The City partners with several non-profit agencies to implement the goals and
objectives established in the Consolidated Plan. To obtain these partners, the
City annually publishes in February a Notice of Funding Availability in the local
newspaper and on its website. This notice informs the public of the resources
the City will make available and the eligible uses of those resources. It also
informs them of the 30-day application period for requesting funds. The
applications were due on March 4, 2026. The City received 18 completed and
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qualified applications.
A Technical Review Committee (TRC) comprised of a professional in the social
service and grants community, a member of the NAHAB, a representative of the
Homeless Leadership Alliance, and the City Clerk reviewed and ranked the
applications. Applicants were provided an opportunity to present their proposed
projects at the March 17, 2026, NAHAB meeting. City Housing staff also
reviewed each application to ensure it met HUD's baseline requirements. With
guidance from the TRC and NAHAB and based on available funding, City staff
prepared recommended funding allocations. The NAHAB met on April 14, 2026,
and approved the recommended allocations. NAHAB approval is subject to City
Council approval of the Annual Action Plan.
Recommended CDBG Grant Allocations (Competitive)
The City may allocate up to 15% ($136,899.30) of its CDBG entitlement funds
for Public Services activities. This year the city received five requests for
funding subject to the 15% cap. Staff recommends allocation of funding based
on TRC scoring. Staff decided to allocate funds consistent with scoring and will
fund 4 of the 5 projects.
The city received six requests for funding of Public Facilities improvements that
would qualify under the CDBG guidelines. The TRC and staff reviewed each
application, and it was determined that all six could be partially or fully funded.
Staff is recommending funding of all eligible components of these six requests
(plus project delivery costs paid by the city including inspection fees,
environmental review record and other fees). The total staff-recommended
allocation for the six projects is $721,000. These investments will help daily
operations of each public service provider with improved facility functionality,
efficiency, and safety features.
Other Recommended Allocations (Non-Competitive)
Staff recommends funding of the following additional activities/programs:
• Small business/microenterprise, childcare, and fagade improvement
activities ($433,254.00),
• New Construction, Rehabilitation, Purchase Assistance (f/k/a Down
Payment Assistance), Tenant Based Rental Assistance and Community
Housing Development Organization (CHDO) set aside funds
($6,438,653.74), including SHIP.
• Homeownership Education & Counseling ($52,000) utilizing SHIP
• Property Acquisition & Demolition ($65,522.00)
• Program administration ($308,203.00), including SHIP
BACKGROUND:
Anticipated Resources
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In FY2026/2027, the City anticipates receiving $912,662.00 in entitlement funds
for the CDBG Program and $360,339.74 in entitlement funds for the HOME
Program. The City is also reprogramming: $4,324,874.00 in prior year HOME
entitlement and program income funding; $210,000.00 in anticipated
FY2026/2027 HOME program income; $583,136.00 in prior year CDBG
entitlement and program income funding; $22,000.00 in anticipated
FY2026/2027 CDBG program income; $315,779.00 in CDBG Revolving Loan
Program funds for housing infill and rehabilitation; and $223,200 in Revolving
Loan Program funds for economic development activities.
Funds provided through the CDBG Program may be used for housing,
community and economic development, public services and facilities,
acquisition, relocation, and administration. Funds provided through the HOME
Program are limited to housing-related activities and administration.
The neighborhood and affordable housing advisory board approved a
recommendation to approve the plan as written to council on July 70, 2026.
Staff is requesting approval of the plan so that it can be submitted by the August
16, 2026, due date.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Objective 2.4 - Supports equitable housing programs that promote household
stability and reduces the incidence of homelessness within Clearwater.
Vice Mayor Cotton moved to approve 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. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
7.2 Appoint ten members to the 2026 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to include the
appointment of a locally elected official and adopt Resolution 26-12.
Florida Statute Section 420.9076 states that counties and cities receiving State
Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program funds are required to establish
annually an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC) and prepare a
Local Housing Incentive Strategy (LHIS). The statute further provides that the
committee be made up of eight to eleven members appointed by the City
Council. The committee must consist of one locally elected official and one
representative from at least six specific categories. The required categories and
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recommended individuals are listed below:
• Banking industry/mortgage: Robyn Fiel
• Area of labor engaged in home building: Frank Cornier
• Advocate for low-income person: Christine Bond
• Not-for-profit provider of affordable housing: Charessa Doty
• Representative of employers: Kelly A Batsford
• Clearwater resident: Sean Austin
• Member of the local planning agency: Michelle Chenault
• Essential Services representative: Cheri DeBlaere
• Locally elected official: Mike Mannino
• Area of residential home build with a connection to affordable housing:
Todd St. John-Fulton
The duties of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee shall include
reviewing policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations
and the City's adopted comprehensive plan and shall recommend specific
actions or initiatives to encourage or facilitate affordable housing while
protecting the ability of the property to appreciate in value.
The LHIS must be submitted to City Council by December 31, 2026, and will
encompass the definition, vision, strategic focus areas, and action plan
(including potential amendments to procedures and existing regulations) in
order to facilitate the development of affordable housing in the city.
Resolution 26-12 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Teixeira moved to appoint ten members to the 2026
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to include the appointment
of a locally elected official and adopt Resolution 26-12. The motion
was duly seconded and upon roll call, the vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Cotton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Teixeira and Councilmember Mannino
7.3 Provide 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.
The City of Clearwater has received an unsolicited proposal to redevelop the
Landings Golf Course, a city-owned recreational property located at 1875
Airport Drive in Clearwater. The property currently operates as a municipal golf
course and driving range serving residents and visitors.
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On November 2, 2025, Sunshine Recreational and Entertainment, LLC
submitted an unsolicited proposal. This proposal was determined to be
insufficient to evaluate. On December 30, 2025, Sunshine Recreation and
Entertainment, LLC submitted an amended proposal which was accepted for
further review and evaluation. The proposal has been evaluated under the
guidelines outlined in Florida Statute 255.065, which allows governmental
entities to consider public-private partnerships for qualifying public infrastructure
and development projects. A copy of the December 30, 2025-proposal from
Sunshine Recreational and Entertainment LLC, along with supplemental
information from the applicant have been provided.
The proposed project includes the following features:
• Multi-purpose sports fields
• Pickleball courts
• Aquatic and water park attractions
• Fitness and wellness facilities
• Restaurants and food service venues
• Publicly accessible walking and biking trails
• Event and tournament programming
The total estimated project cost is $179.6 million, and according to the proposal
construction is anticipated to take approximately three years to complete.
A high-level review and evaluation of the proposal was completed using a
third-party financial firm, Public Resources Advisory Group (PRAG) and several
city departments. PRAG and departments were asked to review and evaluate
the proposal and provide feedback from multiple perspectives such as financial
viability, development risk, site plan considerations, recreational compatibility,
and economic development impact. Preliminary input on these issues was
considered essential to evaluating and analyzing the unsolicited proposal. An
outcome of this review determined that the multi-sport complex recreational use
presented is consistent with the Open Space Recreational zoning use of the
City of Clearwater and a referendum of the voters to consider the project is not
required.
The council will hear presentations from city staff and the applicant - Sunshine
Recreational and Entertainment LLC. The city staff presentation will also
provide an opportunity for the Public Resources Advisory Group to provide
details about the results of their review.
Upon conclusion of the presentations and public comment, the council has
several decisions at its disposal:
• The council may accept the proposal as a qualifying project under Sec.
255.065, F.S. and direct staff to proceed with the unsolicited proposal in
accordance with Sec. 255.065(3)(c).
• The council may accept the proposal as a qualifying project under Sec.
255.065, F.S. and direct staff to solicit other proposals in accordance
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with Sec. 255.065(3)(b).
• The council may reject the unsolicited proposal from Sunshine
Recreational and Entertainment LLC.
It is the opinion of city staff that the results of the review and evaluation of the
proposal provide enough information to warrant acceptance as a qualified
project for consideration by the Clearwater City Council. Therefore, it is
recommended that, based on the preliminary feedback from city departments
and the PRAG review and analysis, the city council should direct the City
Manager to seek additional proposals. Additional proposals will be solicited by
posting an advertisement and allow 30 days for proposals to be submitted. All
valid, accepted responses will be shared with the City of Clearwater City
Council.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
Objective 2.1 Strengthen public-private initiatives that attract, develop, and retain
diversified business sectors.
Objective 2.3 Promote Clearwater as a premier destination for entertainment,
cultural experiences, tourism, and national sporting events.
Mayor Rector declared a voting conflict and stated he would not be
participating in the discussion or vote.
Councilmember Mannino declared a voting conflict and said he would
not be participating in tonight's discussion or vote because it appears
there may be voting conflict and the State has not responded to the
Interim City Attorney's request for determination.
The Council recessed from 6:51 p.m. to 6:54 p.m.
Assistant City Manager Al Battle provided a PowerPoint presentation.
PRA representative Wendell Gaertner provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
Applicant representative Brian Aungst, Jr. provided a PowerPoint
presentation.
In response to questions, Mr. Aungst said there will be no amplified
noise except on the center field which is in the center of site. The hours of
operation will be negotiated if the proposal moves through the process. He
said the proposed PA system is for emergency and lightning strike
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notifications. To address the neighborhood's noise concerns, the developer
is proposing to cover all pickleball courts and to include a 6-ft. wall around
the entire site except for the road adjacent to the airpark. Mr. Aungst said the
project now includes 24/7 security and free parking.
Six individual spoke in opposition.
Eight individuals spoke in support.
One individual supported the City calling for a referendum since the
proposal requires the golf course be converted to a sports complex.
One individual suggested that the developer meet with the impacted
neighborhoods and questioned if the City has conducted a thorough
analysis of the proposed project.
One individual submitted an eComment in opposition (see page 21).
Eleven individuals submitted emails in opposition (see pages 22 to 34 and
36 to 41).
One individual submitted an email in support (see page 35).
Discussion ensued with comments made that Council is not approving
the project but allowing the proposal to move to the next step and that the
developer has met with the neighborhood and changed the unsolicited
proposal after hearing concerns from the neighborhood.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to accept the proposal as a qualifying
project under Sec. 255.065, F.S. and direct staff to solicit other
proposals in accordance with Sec. 255.065(3)(b). The motion was duly
seconded and carried with the following vote:
Ayes: 3 - Vice Mayor Cotton, Councilmember Allbritton and Councilmember
Teixeira
Recused: 2 - Mayor Rector and Councilmember Mannino
The Council recessed from 8:26 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
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7.4 Amend 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.
On February 5, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution 26-02 which
temporarily restored a time for citizens to publicly address the City Council
regarding topics not on the agenda. The changes to Rule 6 included the
following:
• This portion of the meeting occurs near the end of the meeting.
• The time period for citizens to comment on non-agenda items is 30
minutes.
• No time-sharing among or between individual speakers or groups is
allowed.
• These changes sunset without further City Council action.
On May 21, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution 26-10 which extended
the sunset provision until August 7, 2026. The City Council desires to extend
the restoration of Citizens to be Heard on topics pertaining to city business but
not on the agenda for an additional period of time. Resolution 26-13 extends the
sunset provision until November 20, 2026. Following its expiration on November
20, 2026, the phrasing of Council Rule 6 will revert to the version that existed on
February 4, 2026 without further council action.
Resolution 26-13 was presented and read by title only.
Councilmember Mannino moved to amend 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.
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Cotton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Teixeira and Councilmember Mannino
8. Second Readings - Public Hearing
8.1 Adopt 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.
Every ratepayer in Florida receives electricity from one of three distributors:
either the electric utility is municipally owned, or it is an investor-owned utility
(IOU), or it is a non-profit electric cooperative. The Public Service Commission
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(PSC) grants each utility, regardless of ownership, a monopoly to serve as the
sole distributor of electricity within a given service area. Water utilities and
natural gas utilities operate in a similar way.
To enable private IOU's to access, and often excavate, the public right-of-way,
IOU's typically enter into franchise agreements with local governments. These
agreements can be customized in several ways, including provisions relating to
franchise fees and tree trimming.
In December 1995, the City granted a 30-year electric franchise to the Florida
Power Corporation. Florida Power was a Florida company. However, the
franchise agreement allowed Florida Power to freely assign and transfer their
rights to different entities. In the years that followed, Florida Power was
acquired by Duke Energy, a publicly traded North Carolina company. Duke
Energy has provided local electric service since 2012.
As the 30-year franchise agreement reached its conclusion, the City evaluated
the financial and operational feasibility of the City distributing electricity directly
to customers, similar to the way that Clearwater operates its water and sewer
utility and the Clearwater Gas Company (CGS).
In 2024, the City hired NewGen to prepare a feasibility study to advise the City
as to the infrastructure needed and probable cost for the municipalization of
electric utilities. In September 2025, NewGen presented an electric feasibility
presentation to City Council. Based on that presentation, City Council voted to
move forward with an appraisal. In June 2026, the City received the appraisal
from NewGen.
Since the expiration of the franchise agreement in December 2025, the City and
Duke have been operating on a month-to-month basis under the provisions of
that franchise agreement. During this time, City staff and Duke have engaged
in negotiations for a new franchise agreement.
Under the proposed franchise agreement, Duke will continue to construct,
operate, and maintain its electric utility facilities to the City and its residents.
The new franchise agreement will be for a 30-year period. The City will
continue to receive a 6% franchise fee.
In addition to the new franchise agreement, the City and Duke will enter into a
memorandum of agreement. The duration of the memorandum will coincide
with the term of the franchise agreement, and provides as follows:
• Create a Vision Community Action Plan, performed by Vision First Advisors
(or another mutually agreed third party) at Duke Energy's sole expense
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to best achieve its strategic goals. Provide ongoing Economic
Development support in furtherance of the recommendations developed
in the Action Plan in amounts of$20,000.00 annually for the first five
years of the Memorandum.
• Create a Downtown Retail Development Strategy, performed by Retail
Strategies (or another mutually agreed third party). Provide funding of
the Development Strategy through five installments of$30,000.00,
followed by a site readiness review based on the strategy, with all work
coordinated to support the City's strategic goals.
• Assist with the City's increased infrastructure resiliency goals to further
support economic growth and development of annual donations of
$100,000.00 for six consecutive years.
• Site-readiness evaluations of city-designated downtown areas and the
Hercules Industrial Park, on schedules jointly determined by the Parties.
• Providing five annual payments of$20,000.00 in economic development
funding for the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Agency
through Grove @ 1105.
• Complete construction of a looped electrical feed for the City Police
Headquarters at 645 Pierce Street.
• Donate $10,000.00 annually for the first twenty 20 years of this
Memorandum for the City's beautification efforts.
• Duke and the City will draft and execute a 20-year Naming-Rights
Sponsorship Agreement (NRSA) for Coachman Park improvements, to
include shade producing structures, with Duke contributing $30,000.00
annually throughout the NRSA term.
• Provide annual updates identifying third-party users attached to Duke poles
throughout the city, with coordination assistance as needed.
• Provide annual GIS updates of Duke's distribution network.
• Allow the City continued use of property adjacent to the Clearwater Beach
Restoration Center, adjacent to the Countryside Recreation Complex
and Library at 2191 Soule Road at no cost. Allow parking access within
Duke's right-of-way at the Carpenter Complex and BayCare Ballpark.
• Leverage Duke-maintained attic stock of electrical equipment for City
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Manager-designated critical, time-sensitive projects.
• Duke quality assurance process to include ADA accessibility of power pole
installation to comply with ADA requirements.
• Vegetation Management Plan.
• Appear annually at a regularly scheduled council meeting to provide
information on resiliency plans within the city.
Three individuals spoke in opposition.
One individual spoke in support.
One individual said Duke Energy offers rebates to low income
households and suggested that the program should not be limited to an
area.
Ordinance 9929-26 was presented and read by title only.
Vice Mayor Cotton moved to adopt Ordinance 9929-26 on second and
final reading. The motion was duly seconded and upon roll call, the
vote was:
Ayes: 5 - Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Cotton, Councilmember Allbritton,
Councilmember Teixeira and Councilmember Mannino
9. Citizens to be Heard on topics pertaining to city business but not on the agenda.
Bill Jonson thanked the City for holding the Dollars to Donuts event. He
said he was looking forward to seeing the term sheet with the Phillies and
suggested the final agreement should be non-binding until the results of
the statewide amendment is known.
Lisa Lanza encouraged all to use the PSTA Snapper, an on-demand
micro transit service.
10. City Manager Reports — None.
11. City Attorney Reports — None.
12. Other Council Action
12.1 Conversation regarding naming City Hall and the Municipal Complex - Councilmember
Mannino
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Councilmember Mannino said the request to name the plaza at the new
City Hall after Mr. Horne was not to undo the honor but to elevate his
legacy.
Discussion ensued with consensus to name the plaza after Mr. Horne.
Two individuals spoke in support.
Councilmember Allbritton moved to name the plaza at the new City Hall
after former City Manager William B. Horne, II. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
Councilmember Teixeira requested that the County RFP for the
buildings be placed on the next agenda and requested consideration to
postpone major items on September 14, 2026 to another date since she
will not be present.
13. Closing comments by Councilmembers (limited to 3 minutes)
Vice Mayor Cotton reminded all that school will be back in session next
week and wished students a wonderful school year.
Councilmember Teixeira reviewed recent events and congratulated the
cast of the Chocolate Factory at Ruthe Eckerd Hall for a wonderful
production.
14. Closing Comments by Mayor
Mayor Rector reviewed recent and upcoming events and encouraged all
to thank a teacher for all they do, as they prepare for a new school year.
15. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
Mayor
Attest City of Clearwater
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15. Adjourn
Meeting Minutes August 6, 2026
The meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
Mayor
Attest City of Clearwater
City Clerk
City of Clearwater
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City Council on 2026-08-06 6:00 PM
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6.1 ID#26-0939 Appoint Sean Austin to the Neighborhood and Affordable 1 0 0 0
Housing Advisory Board, as the citizen representative, for a term through
August 6, 2030. (consent)
7.3 ID#26-0900 Provide direction on the unsolicited proposal submitted by 1 0 1 0
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.
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Elizabeth Davis
Location:
Submitted At: 5:47pm 08-05-26
since there is no place to make this request, I apologize. but 7.3 should be moved up into the agenda. Respect
for the people who live here who would like a voice would be nice. Please don't push your conversation to the 10
pm hour.
You do work for the People, not Mr. Porter and Aungst.
Agenda Item: eComments for 7.3 ID#26-0900 Provide 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.
Overall Sentiment
NOM Support (0%) MOM Oppose (100%) 111111111111 Neutral (0%)
MIMI No Response (0%)
Elizabeth Davis
Location:
Submitted At: 5:43pm 08-05-26
Clearwater 2045. You voted for this!
Your values!
This proposal has 20 years of rebates.
Protect the environment of local neighborhoods; invest in Greenprint 2.0.
You have each supported safety for residents, families, and enhancing the lifestyle of existing neighborhoods.
Why then would you consider one unsolicited proposal to develop every sq inch of the current Landings?
We need long fields? Yes
A few inside pickleball courts?
Plan the new green space as needed.
Parking spaces? Make them green. Energy? Expect 100% solar. Contribute back to our energy debt.
Don't increase it.
65 years ago was 1958. So much will happen over the next 65 years.
Control our assets in a shorter controllable time. Our other leases are renewable every 10 or 20 years.
Why would we walk away from the option to improve and adjust our control and revenue?
Just vote No! Now!
Other bidders should have our standard fair window of time. Is that 90 or 180 days?
Say no now to this singular takeover of time.
Let the lease run its course and make a plan from staff and community that can officially be put out to bid.
Aug. 5, 2026
Mayor Bruce Rector
Vice Mayor Ryan Cotton
Council Member Mike Mannino
Council Member David Allbritton
Council Member Lina Teixeira
City Manager Jennifer Poirrier
City of Clearwater
600 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, FL 33755
Re: Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition Opposition to The Landings Proposal
Dear Mayor Rector, Vice Mayor Cotton, Council Members, and City Manager Poirrier:
On behalf of the Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition (CNC), we write to express our strong
opposition to the unsolicited proposal to transform The Landings into a 77 -acre recreational
venue.
Multiple neighborhood organizations have already raised significant concerns regarding this
proposal, including its potential conflicts with the City Charter, the Clearwater Comprehensive
Plan, stormwater management requirements, environmental impacts, traffic congestion, noise,
lighting, and the detrimental effect it would have on the quality of life in the surrounding
neighborhoods.
Most recently, we learned that approximately 22 acres of the site contain a landfill located only
six feet below the surface that would require remediation before development could proceed.
This discovery substantially increases the complexity, cost, and financial risk associated with the
project.
Beyond the environmental and infrastructure concerns, the City faces considerable financial
exposure should the developer fail to deliver on its promises. When combined with what appear
to be overly optimistic revenue projections, the potential risk to Clearwater taxpayers becomes
even greater.
The Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition joins the growing number of neighborhood
organizations urging you to reject this proposal. Of particular concern is that this unsolicited
proposal is inconsistent with Clearwater's Comprehensive Plan, which emphasizes responsible
growth, neighborhood stability, compatibility with adjacent land uses, and infrastructure that
supports—not overwhelms—existing neighborhoods. By these standards, this proposal falls far
short.
Not long ago, Clearwater voters overwhelmingly rejected a referendum that would have
permitted light industrial use on this same property. The community's desire to protect this area
has not changed. Although this proposal is presented as a recreational development—thereby
avoiding a zoning change and another public referendum—its scale, intensity, and impacts
present many of the same concerns that residents previously rejected.
The only meaningful "benefit" offered to nearby residents is their proximity to a facility that would
fundamentally alter the character of their community while diminishing the quality of life they
have worked so hard to preserve.
As elected officials, you have a responsibility to ensure that Clearwater's neighborhoods remain
a priority as our city grows. Growth should enhance our community, not come at the expense of
the residents who already call Clearwater home.
At the table of development in Clearwater, neighborhoods deserve a seat—not to become the
item on the menu.
The decision before you is clear. Protect the surrounding neighborhoods, preserve the quality of
life of your residents, uphold the principles of Clearwater's Comprehensive Plan, and reject this
unsolicited proposal that primarily advances private financial interests rather than the long-term
interests of our community.
On August 3, 2026, the membership of the Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition voted 15-3 to
oppose The Landings proposal. We respectfully ask that you honor the concerns of Clearwater's
neighborhoods and vote against this proposal.
Sincerely,
Patrick Raftery
Acting President
Chelsea Gird
Secretary
Cheryl Acton
Treasurer
Clearwater Neighborhoods Coalition
MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 4, 2026
TO: City of Clearwater Council Members, Mayor and City Manager
FROM: [Your Name], Resident of Clearwater
SUBJECT: Formal Request for Aviation and Environmental Impact Evaluations Regarding the
Proposed Landings Sports & Entertainment District
Dear Mayor, City Manager and Council Members,
I am writing to formally request that the City Council mandate comprehensive, independent
impact studies before taking any further action regarding the unsolicited proposal by Porter
Development to lease and redevelop the 77 -acre Landings Golf Club property.
To date, the public presentations regarding the proposed sports complex have focused
exclusively on economic projections and recreational amenities, completely omitting critical
discussions on how this high-density development will impact the'adjacent Clearwater Executive
Airport (CLW) and the local ecosystem.
As a stakeholder in this community, I request that the City Council formally address the following
four omissions:
1. Violation of Historical Land -Use Precedent: The 77 -acre property at 1875 Airport Drive
was deliberately carved out as an open -space buffer zone in 1970 when the airpark
transitioned from sprawling grass strips to a single paved runway. The City of Clearwater
explicitly repurchased this property in 1980 to ensure permanent municipal control and
absolute compliance with emerging federal aviation land -use compatibility guidelines.
Paving this land reverses 56 years of deliberate, federally compliant city planning.
2. FAA Safety Compatibility Zone Restrictions: The property directly borders the CLW
airfield. Under FAA Title 14 CFR Part 77, federal protection extends to "imaginary
surfaces" that slope upward and outward from the runway edges. The insertion of
structural stadium lighting, expansive high -velocity sports netting, and facilities capable of
gathering thousands of citizens presents direct geometric and visual conflicts with these
protected slopes and runway approach zones. High-density public assembly directly
underneath low -altitude flight paths presents an unacceptable liability next to an active
general aviation runway.
3. Impairment of NextGen Aviation Infrastructure: The City of Clearwater recently
authorized a $13.7 million capital investment, breaking ground in July 2026 on a
state-of-the-art FBO terminal to prepare CLW for Next -Generation aviation growth. Paving
the adjacent 77 acres for`sports fields eliminates the precise acoustic, safety, and physical
buffer zones required to scale these emerging aerospace technologies, such as electric
vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis and unmanned commercial drone delivery
routes.
4. Compromising Regional Disaster Recovery Operations: CLW is unique in Pinellas
County due to its geographic elevation 'of 71 feet above sea level, placing it safely outside
of local coastal flood=zones. In -the event of a`catastrophic regional hurricane where
commercial flight hubs like TPA and PIE are rendered inoperable due to flooding, this
airport is designated to segue as an emergency staging ground. Heavy -lift emergency
helicopters (such as National Guard CH -47 Chinooks) require massive, open, unflooded
terrain to stage fuel, medical tents, and supplies. Paving over this open parcel directly
diminishes our long-term logistical capacity for emergency disaster relief.
5. Severe Environmental and Ecological Displacement: Since the course's inception in
1970, these 77 acres have acted as an invaluable urban green space, providing an
established habitat for local avian populations and migratory wildlife. Replacing this
natural canopy with synthetic turf, concrete, and 2,000 parking spaces will cause
irreversible ecological displacement. Furthermore, forcing wildlife into artificial retention
ponds directly adjacent to an active runway severely heightens the risk of catastrophic
bird strikes for departing aircraft.
I request that no leases or development agreements be approved until an official FAA Flight
Safety Compatibility Review and an Independent Ecological Impact Assessment are
delivered to the public.
Thank you for your time, service, and careful attention to the security of Clearwater's public
infrastructure.
Sincerely,
Linda G. Byars
1726 Marion Street
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Iindabyars70@gmail.com
727-656-2544
CaII, Rosemarie
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Daniel Holuba <dholuba12@yahoo.com>
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 1:41 PM
Battle, Alfred; Kohler, Owen; Rector, Bruce; Poirrier, Jennifer; ClearwaterCouncil; Cotton,
Ryan; Teixeira, Lina; Slaughter, Daniel; Mannino, Michael; cedmonds@tampabay.com;
clatvala@pinellas.gov
The Landings Conversion
To: Clearwater City Council Et al
RE: Landings Conversion
The Landings conversion proposal is riddled with uncertainties, fallacious logic, short sightedness, and self dealing
characterized by blatant conflicts of interests. This is a very, very bad idea. A reasonable initial quick review should have
shut it down out of hand. No one should believe this was an unsolicited proposal, as Dirty Bird Battle claims. Dirty Bird
has a history of unethical behavior in both Jacksonville and Ft. Lauderdale. As it is unfolding, Battle was needed because
of his previous unethical history. Rector and Sports Facilities Management 'needed a scapegoat and a fall guy to be
involved in this obvious self dealing, abuse of the public trust. It appears Rector has had a plan to convert Clearwater city
parks to private Sports Facility Management preceding even his election. When it's all said and done, Poirrier, Slaughter,
et al may very well label Dirty Bird as a mistaken DEI experiment and run him out of town too.
Just the fact that Aungst Junior is involved is a super red flag.
Anyone taking an unbiased review of the pro forma financial documents will conclude they are highly specialized, based
on faulty financial assumptions, and pie in the sky hyperbole. These financial documents are not based on sound
generally accepted accounting principles, but rather some dreamt up sales puffing just to make the dog and pony show
seem possible and legitimate. Dirty Bird Battle was drafted apparently as a disposable front man for this farce.
The main initial income projected to be generated from restaurant operations? Thousands of restaurants have closed just
since the "affordability crisis". A hack, unbranded restaurant built over a landfill, in an offbeat location is going to be the
primary profit center? No way. The very idea of attempting to convert a public park space into a profit center is an
abhorrent and disgusting violation of the public trust. The conversion cost is wildly underestimated. This project, just from
a financial standpoint, has a ludicrously improbable chance of success.
Beyond the financial flim-flam, the proposed finished project has many quirks. Miniature golf? Nobody does that anymore.
Who's bright idea was that? "By the 1980's, the primary revenue for putt -putt business came from video game arcades
and birthday parties in the clubhouse rather than the course. The sport's heyday was far in the rear-view mirror by the
time the 1980's came to a close". The putt- putt idea is likely an impracticable loser.
Water feature? Water features are historically noted for placing users at risk of waterborne diseases. Fecal matter, urine,
germs, viruses, bacteria, etcetera, are nearly always present. Pathogens such as Cryptosporidium, Norovirus, even
Naegleria Fowleri are not uncommon in public "water features". This can be somewhat mitigated with chemical
applications. This type of recirculated water treatment has inherent limitations. As if the water borne diseases are not
enough of a deterrent to this project, the chemical treatment carries its own risks. Exposure to chemicals such as chlorine
or other "pool shock" products are also potentially unhealthy. Things such as hypochlorite compounds are known to be
unstable. That is, they may, in certain situations, release toxic gases. A water feature is expensive to maintain, even if it
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were possible. The potential for a health disaster outweighs any possible enhancement to this project. Another
unaddressed functional problem ignored by the project presenters.
The mock up of the Landings proposal shows retention ponds directly adjacent to the airport. That is a very bad
idea. Birds, in particular Ducks (not Dirty Birds) are drawn to bodies of water. This increases the possibility of small craft
aviation and birds coming in contact with each other. "According to the FAA Wildlife Strike Database U.S. airports
recorded over 17,000 bird strike reports in 2023, roughly 47 bird strikes per day" Putting a pond next to the airport, where
waterfowl will congregate, is another very bad idea. In the unlikely event that a bird strike causes a single engine cessna
airplane to malfunction during takeoff, will it crash on the adjacent soccer field during a game with adults and children
present? There is only one way to prevent it for sure 100 percent. Vote no on the Landings conversion.
The soccer fields are being proposed as some sort of world wide destination when completed. There are lighting
requirements for this type of facility. FIFA standards require horizontal and vertical illuminance uniformity. Light standards,
up to 100 feet tall will likely be required to meet these standards. That is the equivalent of a ten story building. This
intrusion will cause light pollution to the surrounding neighborhoods. An "opaque" six foot fence will not mitigate this. 100
foot light standards also pose a safety risk to airplanes operating out of the airport, day or night. Another very bad idea.
The idea to close airport road is another very bad idea from an axcess perspective.
The Landings golf course was a good idea to repurpose a former landfill. "Converting a closed landfill into a public
recreational space requires designing facilities compatible with the site's structural limitations. uneven compression of the
waste mass could cause cracks in the protective cap. Reuse of such a site is restricted to lightweight, flexible amenities
such as municipal parks, hiking and biking trails, and golf courses". Augnst Jr. wants to dig up the contents of the dump.
This will necessitate involvement of the EPA. It may very well release a great amount of methane gas. Any backfill will
remain unstable for many years. It is just a stupid idea.
Just consider what may be encountered in the Landings dump dig up.
• Hazardous chemicals — Flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive substances like household cleaners, solvents, pesticides, and fertilizers.
• Asbestos — Found in older insulation, flooring, and building materials; can cause serious lung diseases if
disturbed.
• Treated lumber — Pressure -treated wood with chemical preservatives that leach into soil.
• Medical waste — Needles, sharps, prescription medications, used bandages, and other medical supplies.
• Batteries — Car batteries (lead -acid) and lithium batteries contain toxic metals; alkaline batteries are usually OK.
• Fluorescent bulbs — Contain mercury vapor.
• Old electronics — TVs, desktop computers, laptops, and "smart" appliances with circuit boards or tubes contain lead, mercury, and other hazardous
materials.
• Tires — Trap methane gas and can float to the surface in landfills.
• Wet paint or liquid chemicals — Paints, lacquers, and adhesives can contaminate soil and water.
• Motor oil, fuel, and propane tanks — Flammable and pressurized, posing explosion risks.
• Explosives — Fireworks, ammunition, or other explosives are strictly prohibited.
• Large amounts of food waste — Especially from restaurants, can attract pests and create odors.
• Contaminated soil or materials — Soil with hazardous chemicals or asbestos.
The conversion of the Landings will ultimately unleash a plethora of unforeseen and irreversible effects. This conversion
only benefits the Sports Facilities Management organization, Bruce Rector, and Mike Mannino at the expense of the
general citizenry. This is a misguided proposal to subjugate and violate the public trust. The Landings is a sealed
pithos. Do not open it ! just say no !
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Subject: 33765 begging you VOTE NO ON PORTER DEVELOPMENT
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Because once it is gone, it is gone forever, truly.
Thank you for reading this, I appreciate your attention to hear my call.
I am part of the enormous, organized group of the good people who have been opposed to Porter's
Proposed Development and have been since hearing about this almost a year back, back when we
thought and assumed the City would want our feedback, more than the hosted City Library, catered asks
for feedback events I also attended, and brought this up but they were looking for 'more creative ideas
from people who live in community'- opposing the development is the best of the best idea for the most,
biggest bang for the buck, that won't make anyONE money, but will help the people, animals, nature and
quality of life.
Thank you for reading on, I appreciate you doing this.
This was back when we all thought we would have a chance to vote at the referendum because we
thought you
The City of Clearwater had to let us VOTE, nope! —AND WOW HERE WE ARE!
You don't have to let us VOTE because I think I heard you or Porter say City holds the power to say it is
The City of Clearwaters Landings AND a Park and Rec decision to forward.
I am begging YOU to VOTE NO TO PORTER DEVELOPMENT because we can't.
I say no, resist, deny, and unequivocally oppose to replacing the communities existing, thriving, wet,
living green space, next to a dump, train tracks and a airport with more pavement of parking, pavement of
pickleball courts, pavement of restaurants, pavement of the floor and pool bottom of a waterpark.
No because of the flooding.
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Because once it is gone, it is gone forever, truly.
Thank you for reading this, I appreciate your attention to hear my call.
I am part of the enormous, organized group of the good people who have been opposed to Porter's
Proposed Development and have been since hearing about this almost a year back, back when we
thought and assumed the City would want our feedback, more than the hosted City Library, catered asks
for feedback events I also attended, and brought this up but they were looking for 'more creative ideas
from people who live in community'- opposing the development is the best of the best idea for the most,
biggest bang for the buck, that won't make anyONE money, but will help the people, animals, nature and
quality of life.
Thank you for reading on, I appreciate you doing this.
This was back when we all thought we would have a chance to vote at the referendum because we
thought you
The City of Clearwater had to let us VOTE, nope! —AND WOW HERE WE ARE!
You don't have to let us VOTE because I think I heard you or Porter say City holds the power to say it is
The City of Clearwaters Landings AND a Park and Rec decision to forward.
I am begging YOU to VOTE NO TO PORTER DEVELOPMENT because we can't.
I say no, resist, deny, and unequivocally oppose to replacing the communities existing, thriving, wet,
living green space, next to a dump, train tracks and a airport with more pavement of parking, pavement of
pickleball courts, pavement of restaurants, pavement of the floor and pool bottom of a waterpark.
No because of the flooding.
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No because of the waterways.
No because of the toxicity of pollution.
No because of the heat, noise, traffic, construction and upheaval mess.
No because replacing open space with money making machines and pay to play spaces is not needed or
right.
No because it would decimate the quality of the day and life as we know it, and I think you do too.
Thank you for your support when you have your opportunity to represent the good people, when we all do
not.
Stand up, stand out and no 5-0, no no no!
LESSSSSSS0000000000000000! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Homeowner
Christine O'Leary, LLC
1892 McKinley St & 101 N Corona
Clearwater 33765
ChristineOLeary.com
Christine@ChristineOLeary.com
917.207.9910
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From: Stan Evans <stanevans3@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 12:03 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Before Thursdays Vote: Please Consider WHO this project is REALLY BEING BUILT FOR
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Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
My name is Stan Evans. I am a Clearwater resident and property owner. I respectfully ask that you take
one more look at the proposed redevelopment of The Landings before Thursday's vote.
Rather than debating whether soccer or sports are valuable, I believe the more important question is
this:
Who is this project really being built for?
Here are the questions I hope you'll consider:
• • This is 77 acres of public land. Decisions of this magnitude should reflect the long-term
needs of Clearwater residents, not just projected tourism or outside visitors.
• The proposed site plan is heavily devoted to soccer fields. Looking at the rendering, the
most prominent uses of the property appear to be soccer fields and parking.
• + The proposal includes approximately 1,944 parking spaces. That suggests this facility is
intended to attract large regional tournaments and visitors, not simply serve neighborhood
recreation.
• it Clearwater's median age is approximately 48 years old. Is a soccer -centered complex the
highest and best recreational use for a city with these demographics?
• ffi Clearwater already has multiple parks and sports complexes with soccer
facilities. Before eliminating one of the city's public golf courses, has the City demonstrated that
additional soccer capacity is a higher priority than preserving existing recreational options?
• The Landings is one of only a handful of public golf facilities in Clearwater. Once it is gone,
it cannot simply be replaced.
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Dear Mayor and City Council Members,
My name is Stan Evans. I am a Clearwater resident and property owner. I respectfully ask that you take
one more look at the proposed redevelopment of The Landings before Thursday's vote.
Rather than debating whether soccer or sports are valuable, I believe the more important question is
this:
Who is this project really being built for?
Here are the questions I hope you'll consider:
• • This is 77 acres of public land. Decisions of this magnitude should reflect the long-term
needs of Clearwater residents, not just projected tourism or outside visitors.
• The proposed site plan is heavily devoted to soccer fields. Looking at the rendering, the
most prominent uses of the property appear to be soccer fields and parking.
• + The proposal includes approximately 1,944 parking spaces. That suggests this facility is
intended to attract large regional tournaments and visitors, not simply serve neighborhood
recreation.
• it Clearwater's median age is approximately 48 years old. Is a soccer -centered complex the
highest and best recreational use for a city with these demographics?
• ffi Clearwater already has multiple parks and sports complexes with soccer
facilities. Before eliminating one of the city's public golf courses, has the City demonstrated that
additional soccer capacity is a higher priority than preserving existing recreational options?
• The Landings is one of only a handful of public golf facilities in Clearwater. Once it is gone,
it cannot simply be replaced.
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• This proposal would permanently transform one of Clearwater's remaining large public
green spaces. Whether residents support development or not, this decision deserves careful
consideration because its impact will last for generations.
r Porter Development previously proposed a similar sports complex in Largo. That proposal
ultimately did not move forward. I believe residents deserve to understand what lessons were
learned from that experience and how this proposal differs.
I am not asking you to oppose recreation or economic development.
I am asking you to ensure that the future of 77 acres of publicly owned land truly reflects the needs and
priorities of the people who live in Clearwater.
Whatever decision is ultimately made, I hope it is one that residents will still be proud of 20 or 30 years
from now.
Thank you for your service to our community and for taking the time to consider my thoughts before
Thursday's vote, which 1 apprec
Respectfully,
Stan Evans
2001 Harding St
Clearwater, FL 3376
Best regards,
Stan Evans
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To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Landings issue.
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oppose the sports complex plan for the landings along Keene Road.
I think the golf course there should remain.
Mike Foley
1809 Apache Trail
Clearwater FL 33755
727 221-1146
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From: Samantha Pasco <samanthapasco@hotmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 12:24 PM
To: Cotton, Ryan; Teixeira, Lina; Mannino, Michael; Allbritton, David; Rector, Bruce; Poirrier,
Jennifer; Battle, Alfred; Slaughter, Daniel; Call, Rosemarie; Kohler, Owen
Subject: The Landings Golf Course Development - Strongly Oppose
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Good Afternoon,
I would like to take a moment to express my strong opposition to the development project proposed for
The Landings Golf Course. As a Pinellas county resident, I drive this route daily to take my kids to school
and to get to work. My husband and sons frequent the golf course and enjoy the beautiful green area and
glimpse of Florida outdoors.
Developing this area will hurt the natural scenery and wildlife that takes refuge here. Please vote no on
this development.
Respectfully,
Samantha Pasco
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Good Afternoon,
I would like to take a moment to express my strong opposition to the development project proposed for
The Landings Golf Course. As a Pinellas county resident, I drive this route daily to take my kids to school
and to get to work. My husband and sons frequent the golf course and enjoy the beautiful green area and
glimpse of Florida outdoors.
Developing this area will hurt the natural scenery and wildlife that takes refuge here. Please vote no on
this development.
Respectfully,
Samantha Pasco
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From: NORMA MAYAS-<nlbmayas@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, August 3, 2026 11:51 AM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: Keep Keene green
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We've lived in the Marymount area for over forty years. Raised my girls here and I'm concerned about
your plans to build in the Landings golf course. We are worried about the noise, traffic and what it would
do to our peaceful neighborhood. Please don't let the builders ruin our neighborhood. Thank
you Norma
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CaII, Rosemarie
From: Theresa Bromm-Boesen <tbrommboesen@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2026 9:39 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: The Landings Property
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Good evening City Council,
We stand with Keep Keene Green! We are writing to defend our neighborhood from developers working
hand in hand with the city of Clearwater to take over our neighborhood and to disregard the needs of
local families.
This is not a benefit to the neighborhood!
This is a takeover of precious green space and a threat of stormwater overrun!!
The amount of traffic and noise visited on residents living on these peaceful streets will overwhelm
residents going to and from their homes.
It is ludicrous to build ANOTHER sports complex in the city of Clearwater, when there are many sitting
unused for the majority of the time! Honestly, who needs one more pickleball court? Let alone two
dozen!!! We have two major concert venues
Run by Ruth Eckerd Hall. We do not need another!
This needs to go to a referendum for the residents of this neighborhood and the rest of Clearwater, who
currently enjoy the landing and the green space! This is our community space, and we deserve to Vote!!
The city of Clearwater needs to stop catering to the few and support the many!!
Stop now!!
Theresa and Peter Boesen
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Good evening City Council,
We stand with Keep Keene Green! We are writing to defend our neighborhood from developers working
hand in hand with the city of Clearwater to take over our neighborhood and to disregard the needs of
local families.
This is not a benefit to the neighborhood!
This is a takeover of precious green space and a threat of stormwater overrun!!
The amount of traffic and noise visited on residents living on these peaceful streets will overwhelm
residents going to and from their homes.
It is ludicrous to build ANOTHER sports complex in the city of Clearwater, when there are many sitting
unused for the majority of the time! Honestly, who needs one more pickleball court? Let alone two
dozen!!! We have two major concert venues
Run by Ruth Eckerd Hall. We do not need another!
This needs to go to a referendum for the residents of this neighborhood and the rest of Clearwater, who
currently enjoy the landing and the green space! This is our community space, and we deserve to Vote!!
The city of Clearwater needs to stop catering to the few and support the many!!
Stop now!!
Theresa and Peter Boesen
Tbrommboesen(agmaiLcom
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From: Gayla Larson <nbslarson@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2026 4:45 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Subject: RE: Recommendation for the Council on the Sunshine LLC Plan for The Landings
Attachments: Clearwater Landings Proposal Letter.pdf
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Please accept the attached letter and include it for consideration during your work session which begins
at 1:30 pm tomorrow, Monday, August 3, 2026. We anticipate the final decision on the referendum will
occur at your August 6, 2026, meeting.
Gayla Larson, Secretary
(727) 393-2069
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Please accept the attached letter and include it for consideration during your work session which begins
at 1:30 pm tomorrow, Monday, August 3, 2026. We anticipate the final decision on the referendum will
occur at your August 6, 2026, meeting.
Gayla Larson, Secretary
(727) 393-2069
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LEAGUE of. WOMEN VOTERS®
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August 2, 2026
Sent via Email to ClearwaterCouncil@myclearwater.com
City of Clearwater Government
100 South Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
RE: Recommendation for the Council on the Sunshine LLC Plan for The Landings
Dear Mayor and Council
The League of Women Voters of North Pinellas County has been asked by Clearwater
residents to review the decision by the Council not to hold a referendum for all city voters
on the application by Sunshine LLC to construct a multi-purpose athletic development on
The Landings Property.
While the League has not specifically conducted a study of this proposal, the League did
study the previous light industrial plan and reached the conclusion that this was not a good
use of public property. The League did find that a public referendum, according to the
Clearwater Charter, was required. A referendum was conducted and the project lost.
This proposal would remove the 70 -acre open property and put it under the control of a
private corporation removing this open green space totally from the residents as usage
would depend on paying a fee.
In the support of fair government and representative government, the League believes that
this issue should be decided by the residents through a referendum on the next ballot.
Thank you for your attention.
Tanya andry, President
League of Women Voters of North Pinellas
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property owned by the City of Clearwater. This project represents an investment in
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The proposed Regional Sports Complex. aligns directly with CFY's mission of
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From: DENNIS MCDERMOTT <walrus751@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:15 PM
To: Poirrier, Jennifer
Cc: Call, Rosemarie; Owen.Kohl@myclearwater.com; Matzke, Lauren; Kader, Art; Rector,
Bruce; Cotton, Ryan; Allbritton, David; Mannino, Michael; Teixeira, Lina; Clearwater
Neighborhoods Coalition; Howard Latham; Melissa Stamos; beth davis; Jandi Withrow;
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Ms. Poirrier,
Please accept my attached public comments in advance of the
Council Work Session scheduled for August 3, 2026.
I will be out of town and unable to attend in person.
Thank you in advance.
Dennis McDermott
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Ms. Poirrier,
Please accept my attached public comments in advance of the
Council Work Session scheduled for August 3, 2026.
I will be out of town and unable to attend in person.
Thank you in advance.
Dennis McDermott
(727) 542-6302
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Dennis McDermott • 1726 Lakeview Road • Clearwater, Florida 33756
July 30, 2026
Jennifer Poirrier, City Manager [via email to Jennifer.Poirrier@mvclearwater.com]
City of Clearwater
600 Cleveland Street, Suite 600
Clearwater, FL 33755
RE: City Council Work Session; August 3, 2026: "The Landings" Discussion
Dear Ms. Poirrier:
I understand the City has completed its review of the unsolicited proposal to repurpose The Landings submitted by
Sunshine Recreational and Entertainment LLC, and that this proposal will be presented to the Clearwater City Council
during the Aug. 3, 2026, Council Work Session.
Let me first comment on an unsolicited proposal that was submitted to the City of Clearwater in 2020 seeking to
repurpose The Landings, a proposal which was soundly defeated by voters at a referendum.
1. The result from that vote provided a clear message to City leadership that Clearwater residents don't support a
wholesale, abrupt and arbitrary change of use for The Landings property.
2. Following the defeat of that prior proposal to repurpose The Landings, elected and appointed professional
leadership of the City could have used the experience as a learning opportunity to develop an appropriate
standard response to unsolicited proposals to repurpose City property zoned Open Space / Recreation [OS/R]
which had not already gone through the public referendum process and thus been identified and approved by
voters as being available for alternative uses.
3. Following the above logic, a reasonable and defensible response from the City could have been to return this
unsolicited proposal to the developer with a note saying, "We are not currently entertaining proposals for this
property."
I am providing this public comment based on a combination of careful research and professional experience.
Public/Private Partnership: The Developer took a strong position in its narrative focused on creation of a
strong foundation for 'A visionary Public -Private Partnership (P3) between private development partners and the City
of Clearwater to redevelop The Landings Golf Course into a dynamic, city -owned sports and recreation complex.'
There are a number of reasons why this proposal fails virtually all of the basic tests for
a legitimate P31.
Clearwater 2045: The entire nature of this current proposal seems to be out of compliance with the recently
adopted Clearwater Comprehensive Plan ["Clearwater 20451 which was approved by the City Council at its meeting
on January 18, 2024.
The proposed use is an unplanned, unnecessary and out -of -compliance use of a scarce and
valuable City green space.
Land Cover, Land Use and Economics: The developer contends this proposed Project is well -aligned as a
permitted land use under Open Space / Recreation. The project operating economics tell an entirely different story.
Over the first 5 years of operation, the net operating income from the Project is $39.6 Million -- of which $25.7
Million — 65% -- is derived from hospitality -related activities.
Viewing this purely through an economic lens, this Project is a Restaurant and Hospitality
Complex which features Sports and Recreation activities for customers.
1 Some examples of strong P3 projects are included in Addendum A.
D. McDermott Comments July 30, 2026 Page 1 of 2
Dennis McDermott • 1726 Lakeview Road • Clearwater, Florida 33756
Property Tax and Economic Impact Assumptions: Financial projections provided by the Developer rely
on blue-sky assumptions which upwardly distort potential as -built project economics while ignoring a broad variety of
identifiable risks.
Proposed Local Solution to an Unsubstantiated Regional Need: The proposed use attempts to
satisfy an undocumented and unsubstantiated regional need and/or opportunity for multi-purpose fields, yet the
socio-economic burdens due to the proposed Project fall almost entirely on the taxpayers of the City of Clearwater.
The Project as described will create direct and quantifiable negative social, economic and environmental hardships for
Clearwater citizens and visitors alike, such as (a) traffic congestion and gridlock; (b) degradation of air quality due to
increased fossil fuel emissions combined with a loss of tree canopy; (c) Excess light and noise pollution in a currently
peaceful open -space enclave in a predominantly residential area.
No measurable benefit(s) will accrue to City taxpayers and/or stakeholders.
Synthetic Turf: Replacement of natural turf with synthetic materials made from petrochemicals has irrefutable
negative environmental impacts, including (a) current and recurring microplastic pollution; (b) toxic chemical
leaching; and (c) a high carbon footprint. While synthetics can conserve water use, they disrupt local biodiversity,
contribute to the urban heat island effect, and ultimately end up in landfills at the end of their relatively short
lifespan.
Relative to asphalt or concrete surfaces, artificial turf offers significant advantages;
relative to natural grass, artificial turf offers only heartache.
As a lifelong student of urban geography and economics, I concluded long ago that the role of local municipal
government is both tactical and strategic.
• Number one [Tactical]: Fairly, effectively and efficiently meet the current needs of local municipal stakeholders
[public safety, water, sanitation, streets, parks and recreation, etc.].
• Number two [Strategic]: Identify, analyze and prioritize longer term issues, problems and opportunities of a
local/regional nature, and to work closely with regional neighbors to develop long-term sustainable solutions to
these problems.
Repurposing The Landings into a restaurant and hospitality venue with a focus on sports and recreation does not fall
into either a Tactical or a Strategic bucket. Please follow the message from Clearwater residents that this proposal
must be rejected.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration, and please feel welcome to contact me with questions or
comments.
Sincerely,
h(
Dennis McDermott
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+ Addendum A, attached
D. McDermott Comments July 30, 2026 Page 2 of 2
Appendix A: S'eve. rt�1I Examples of Good 1rlibilliii�c..Pp ivatro P�Iiiiit leli : '1��Illp'
This short summary evolved from the premise that a good Public -Private Partnership ("P-3"):
A. Begins with a genuine public opportunity identified through planning; a mandate; clear and
consistent public demand; or other public factors;
B. Requires a private partner which is able to operate and maintain a public asset more cost-
effectively than the public partner thus generating a cost -savings that can be shared with the
private partner; and
C. Is based on fair and equitable sharing of both risks and rewards.
How can we spot a really good P-3? Here are several examples of good Public -Private Partnerships
which have been recognized for their fiscally responsible, symbiotic and effective results:
Buffalo, NY: The Olmsted Parks Conservancy
Frederick Law Olmsted -- America's first landscape architect— designed and built an urban park
system across the City of Buffalo in the late 19th century which consists of 850 acres of beautifully
designed parks, parkways and traffic circles. By the early 1970's, fiscal problems in Buffalo [and in
nearly every major Northeastern U.S. city] led to a pattern of deferred maintenance and disinvestment
in public infrastructure, including parks.
Around 1978, civic leaders created the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy and began focusing on
preservation and restoration of the Olmsted parkland primarily through private philanthropic activities.
In 2004, the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy entered into a Public -Private Partnership with the
City of Buffalo to become the official steward of the Buffalo Olmsted Park System, overseeing its
management, operations and maintenance. The City still owns the Parks; the Conservancy manages
an extensive park system which includes golf courses, tennis, baseball, basketball, pools, ice rinks,
soccer fields, pickleball and more. Operating under a 20 -year Management and Restoration plan and
guided by its community-based Advisory Council, the Conservancy's experienced and professional
staff is now revolutionizing the way public open space and common ground is cared for in Buffalo.
Clearwater, FL: Crabby's Dockside
In April 2015, the City of Clearwater issued RFP 20-15 to demolish an existing structure located at 37
Causeway Boulevard and construct and operate a new restaurant on that city -owned site for a term
not to exceed thirty years. The record reflects deep and careful vetting of responses to this RFP by the
Selection Committee which resulted in the recommendation of a `preferred lessee' to City Council at a
Work Session on August 31, 2015.
Clearwater Beach Seafood, Inc. {d/b/a/ Crabby's}was awarded the opportunity to negotiate an
agreement with the City, resulting in 30 -year lease which began upon `Substantial Completion' (2017)
and which expires on 4/01/2047.
The City continues to own the land itself [part of the Clearwater Beach Marina]. The Restaurant
operator was required (at its own expense) to demolish all improvements on site; build the new
building; obtain a certificate of occupancy for the Building; then to occupy and operate its restaurant
in the Building. The land is exempt from ad valorem taxation because it is municipally owned.
Most recent net taxable value of improvements was $2,451,257, resulting in gross ad valorem taxes of
$47,437 billed in 2025 (the City's share was $14,426, about 30% of the total).
In addition to ad valorem taxes, the restaurant pays a monthly fixed base rent of $14,250 to the City,
plus a percentage rent that varies according to food and alcohol sales. The For -Profit restaurant
operator delivers a very popular experience to residents and visitors and enjoys a premier location at a
fair price; the City receives a strong financial return from a popular destination venue.
Compiled by Dennis McDermott {walrus751 @mail.com} from public sources deemed reliable. July 30, 2026. Page 1 of 2
Appendix A: Several 1���,. raumpll ' (Jfr'Good I"r'LilJ1lle=Pr ivate Partne .shlihi�ps
Fort Lauderdale, FL: Prospect Lake Clean Water Center
In 2017, the City of Fort Lauderdale completed a utility strategic master plan which showed that their
existing Fiveash Water Treatment Plant was 70 years old and the majority of its components were at
the end of their life cycle. Simply repairing the facility was estimated to cost about $200 Million.
The City commissioned a comprehensive study in 2019 conducted by a consulting engineering firm.
The study recommended that the City replace the Fiveash WTP and suggested the location and
treatment options for the new facility.
In December 2020, an unsolicited proposal was submitted to the City to design, construct, operate,
and maintain a new drinking water facility, following the findings of the engineering report as a basis for
their offer. The unsolicited proposal was submitted by a private partnership consisting of IDE
Technologies, a water treatment solution provider and Ridgewood Infrastructure, an established U.S.
infrastructure investor focused on water, utilities, power & renewables, transportation and
communications.
Under Florida law, the City was obligated to request additional proposals from other qualified parties.
After receiving three other proposals, the city reviewed the submissions and ultimately selected the
proposal from IDE and Ridgewood. Under the terms of its proposed P3, the project team pledged to
design and construct a new water facility within 42 months and then operate and maintain it for 30
years. The P3 structure of the project shielded the City from the uncertainty of cost escalations on the
$485 Million project and brought world-class private -sector technological expertise and global
operation and maintenance experience to the Project. Financing of project capital costs came from
the City (75% using Municipal Bonds at an attractive rate) and the private partners (25%).
Prospect Lake Clean Water Center is scheduled to come online in September 2026 at which time the
city will begin making monthly payments of nearly $2.5 million to the private partners. The City
recognized the private partners assumed many risks (construction time, budget and long-term
performance) as well as operation and maintenance risk, Fort Lauderdale will be responsible for costs
of electricity and chemicals used at the facility as well as labor costs.
The offset is an adequate supply of clear and clean water for 30 years as well as a steady, pre -known
budget. The city will retain ownership of the facility, and the private sector project team will be
responsible for its operation and maintenance. It is a true partnership.
Clearwater, FL: Clearwater Country Club:
Clearwater Golf Club LLC leases a City -owned golf course located at 525 Betty Lane North, known as
the Clearwater Country Club. The lease -- which expires on April 30, 2051 -- requires the Club to pay
annual rent to the City of 3% of Gross Revenues, plus the Club agreed to perform significant
renovations and construction valued at approximately $1.2 Million over the course of a five-year period
ending April 30, 2027. The lease states, "The additional upgrades and improvements are in the public
interest, necessary to maintain the City property asset, and beyond the normal routine maintenance
obligations of the Club."
City records indicate the Club invested over $2 Million in private funds for upgrades and capital
improvements to the Golf Course property and buildings over the initial years of the lease [beginning in
2011 ] thus creating a much -improved asset for the City while providing excellent golfing and
recreational opportunities and programs for Clearwater residents and visitors.
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Call, Rosemarie
From: beth davis <beth.g.davis@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2026 2:44 PM
To: ClearwaterCouncil
Cc: Poirrier, Jennifer; Battle, Alfred; Slaughter, Daniel
Subject: The Sports Complex lowers revenue for the city over the next 20 years
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Dear Clearwater City Council Members and Managers,
Simply put: This is a very bad deal for the City of Clearwater.
The City of Clearwater should reject or heavily renegotiate the unsolicited public-private partnership
(P3) proposal for the Landings Golf Course redevelopment in its current form. While the project
promises robust sports tourism, the evaluation report by the Public Resources Advisory Group
(PRAG) reveals that the deal structures nearly all the financial risk onto the City while offering minimal
guaranteed upside.
The City will be substantially better off, both in terms of guaranteed income and risk mitigation,
by continuing with the golf course lease as it stands for the next 2 to 3 years while concurrently
issuing a competitive Request for Bids (RFP) for a sports park from other experienced developers
and management companies.
A comprehensive analysis of why this proposal is heavily flawed for the City includes the following
key takeaways:
Major Financial Risks & Red Flags
• Near -Term Financial Loss: The existing golf course brings in steady, guaranteed revenue
($40,276 in 2024), with a projected 20 -year present value of $1.225 million. Porter's proposal
requests complete rent abatement for the first 5 years and partial abatement through year 20.
Over 20 years, the present value of Porter's lease is only $1.187 million. The City would
actually lose direct revenue in the near term compared to keeping the golf course.
• No Revenue Sharing: In a standard P3 deal, the municipality benefits from a project's
financial upside. Porter's proposal features zero revenue sharing with Clearwater. Private
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Dear Clearwater City Council Members and Managers,
Simply put: This is a very bad deal for the City of Clearwater.
The City of Clearwater should reject or heavily renegotiate the unsolicited public-private partnership
(P3) proposal for the Landings Golf Course redevelopment in its current form. While the project
promises robust sports tourism, the evaluation report by the Public Resources Advisory Group
(PRAG) reveals that the deal structures nearly all the financial risk onto the City while offering minimal
guaranteed upside.
The City will be substantially better off, both in terms of guaranteed income and risk mitigation,
by continuing with the golf course lease as it stands for the next 2 to 3 years while concurrently
issuing a competitive Request for Bids (RFP) for a sports park from other experienced developers
and management companies.
A comprehensive analysis of why this proposal is heavily flawed for the City includes the following
key takeaways:
Major Financial Risks & Red Flags
• Near -Term Financial Loss: The existing golf course brings in steady, guaranteed revenue
($40,276 in 2024), with a projected 20 -year present value of $1.225 million. Porter's proposal
requests complete rent abatement for the first 5 years and partial abatement through year 20.
Over 20 years, the present value of Porter's lease is only $1.187 million. The City would
actually lose direct revenue in the near term compared to keeping the golf course.
• No Revenue Sharing: In a standard P3 deal, the municipality benefits from a project's
financial upside. Porter's proposal features zero revenue sharing with Clearwater. Private
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equity investors would pocket 15% to 28% returns while the City gets a flat, heavily abated rent
with no escalation features.
• The 99 -Year Lease is Effectively a Sale: The requested 99 -year lease—plus two 25 -year
tenant -controlled extensions—amounts to a 149 -year handover of city land. Worse, the deal
states that at the end of the lease, the City must purchase the improvements at fair market
value instead of inheriting them for free, which completely violates standard P3 protocols.
• Unsecured Funding: The entire $179.6 million budget relies on a massive $107.8 million
commercial loan and $44.9 million in Pinellas County tourist taxes. Neither funding source
has a written commitment or term sheet, creating a severe default risk before construction
even starts.
Flawed Operational Assumptions & Irreversible Landscape Changes
• An Irreversible 50 -Year Destruction: Moving forward with this specific development
means you cannot simply bring back a golf course if the project fails. This layout
represents a major, permanent change to a green landscape that took over 50 years to
mature and develop. If the Landings course remains green for the next few years, it protects
this irreplaceable asset and gives the City crucial time to observe how mega -sports complexes
actually perform economically in our unique climate.
• A Restaurant and Water Park Deal in Disguise: Though pitched as a "youth sports
destination," the pro forma reveals that the project cannot survive on sports tournaments
alone. Over half of Phase I revenue is driven by a food hall and a putt -putt course,
and restaurants generate up to two-thirds of the net income. Restaurants face high
operational failure rates, leaving the City vulnerable to a commercial default on a permanently
altered landscape.
• Conflict of Interest in Data: The Economic Impact Report and Market Study provided by the
developer were written by The Sports Facilities Companies—an active partner in the
development team. Clearwater has no independent market study proving local demand or
validating the developer's aggressive pricing assumptions.
• Phasing Risk: The project splits hard costs into two phases. Phase 1 burns through the bulk
of construction funds on site flattening and fields, while the true commercial income -generators
(like the water park and fitness center) are pushed to Phase 2. The City could easily end up
with an uncompleted, non-viable property and a destroyed ecosystem.
Strategic Recommendations for City Council
If the Landings Golf Course remains functional today, it protects your immediate cash flow while you
build a better future. The City Council should take the following actions:
1. Renegotiate a 20 -Year Golf Lease: Secure stable, predictable revenue for the immediate 2 -
to -3 -year window while you evaluate options as a golf course or sports complex or something
else altogether.
2. Issue an Open Request for Bids (RFP): Open the market to competitive, reputable
developers and venue management firms to see who can offer real revenue-sharing
percentages and shorter, safer lease durations (such as standard 30 -to -50 -year terms) on this
choice city owned 77 acre parcel.
3. Demand Financing Term Sheets: Freeze any exclusive legal progression with Porter
Development until they produce absolute bank commitments that explicitly protect city land
from foreclosure displacement.
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Do not sacrifice a half -century of green infrastructure for an unbacked, high-risk gamble that strips the
city of its revenue.
Sincerely,
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CaII, Rosemarie
From: beth davis <beth.g.davis@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 5:51 PM
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Cc: George davis
Subject: your 2045 Pian and Greenprint 2.0
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You have each supported and campaigned for safety for residents, families, and enhancing the lifestyle
of existing neighborhoods.
Why, then, would you consider one unsolicited proposal to develop every sq inch of the current
Landings?
We need long fields? Yes
A few inside pickleball courts?
Plan the new green space as needed.
Parking spaces? Make them green. Energy? Expect 100% solar. Contribute back to our energy debt.
Don't increase it.
65 years ago was 1958. So much will happen over the next 65 years.
Control our assets in a shorter controllable time. Our other leases are renewable every 10 or 20 years.
Why would we walk away from the option to improve and adjust our control and revenue?
These are the last golden acres of the top of Pinellas County. There are probably revenue sharing
bids out there if you just open the door properly. Giving the next 10 years away with abatements does not
suit our budget well.
Just vote No! Now!
Other bidders should have our standard fair window of time. Is that 90 or 180 days?
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You have each supported and campaigned for safety for residents, families, and enhancing the lifestyle
of existing neighborhoods.
Why, then, would you consider one unsolicited proposal to develop every sq inch of the current
Landings?
We need long fields? Yes
A few inside pickleball courts?
Plan the new green space as needed.
Parking spaces? Make them green. Energy? Expect 100% solar. Contribute back to our energy debt.
Don't increase it.
65 years ago was 1958. So much will happen over the next 65 years.
Control our assets in a shorter controllable time. Our other leases are renewable every 10 or 20 years.
Why would we walk away from the option to improve and adjust our control and revenue?
These are the last golden acres of the top of Pinellas County. There are probably revenue sharing
bids out there if you just open the door properly. Giving the next 10 years away with abatements does not
suit our budget well.
Just vote No! Now!
Other bidders should have our standard fair window of time. Is that 90 or 180 days?
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