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SEMINOLE (PINELLAS COUNTY) · LOCALlocal legislationPassed
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Approval of SERV Program Coordinator Contract

Original title: Award RFP-5074-25/LTT Seminole Education, Restoration and Volunteer (SERV) Program Coordinator, to Elizabeth L. Stephens at an annual amount of $72,033.00 and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Agreement. Countywide (Stephen Koontz, Deputy Director of Resource Management) Requesting Department - Environmental Services.

Record date · October 14, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners has approved a contract for the Seminole Education, Restoration and Volunteer (SERV) Program Coordinator position. Elizabeth L. Stephens was selected for the role at an annual salary of $72,033.00.

Why it matters

This action formalizes the hiring of a coordinator to manage countywide environmental volunteer and restoration efforts at an annual cost of $72,033.00.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Elizabeth L. Stephens

She is the individual hired to fill the SERV Program Coordinator role.

Directly affected

Environmental Services Department

The department is responsible for the oversight of the SERV program and the new coordinator.

Key Facts

  • The Board of County Commissioners approved the award of contract RFP-5074-25/LTT.
  • Elizabeth L. Stephens is appointed as the SERV Program Coordinator.
  • The annual compensation for this position is $72,033.00.
  • The Purchasing and Contracts Division is authorized to execute the agreement.
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  • The program operates on a countywide basis.
  • The request was initiated by the Environmental Services department.
  • The item was processed as a Consent Item.
  • The action was introduced on August 20, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SERV program?
SERV stands for Seminole Education, Restoration and Volunteer program, which focuses on environmental initiatives.
How much will the new coordinator be paid?
The coordinator will receive an annual salary of $72,033.00.

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Standardized Hiring via RFP

The use of an RFP process for a coordinator position suggests a formal procurement approach to staffing specific environmental programs.

Environmental ServicesSeminole Education, Restoration and Volunteer (SERV) Program

Connected Entities

RFP-5074-25/LTT, Elizabeth L. Stephens, Environmental Services and 2 more
otherRFP-5074-25/LTT“The specific Request for Proposal identifier for this contract.”Map →
PersonElizabeth L. Stephens“Selected candidate for the SERV Program Coordinator position.”Map →
OrganizationEnvironmental Services“The department requesting the contract award.”Map →
PersonStephen Koontz“Deputy Director of Resource Management.”Map →
OrganizationSeminole Education, Restoration and Volunteer (SERV) Program“The environmental program for which the coordinator was hired.”Map →

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