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Tuesday, October 29, 2024 2:00 P.M. 333 Chestnut Street, Palm Room Clearwater, FL 33756 Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners pinellas.gov Public Hearings at 6:00 P.M. Kathleen Peters, Chair Brian Scott, Vice-Chair Dave Eggers Rene Flowers Charlie Justice Chris Latvala Janet C. Long Barry A. Burton, County Administrator Jewel White, County Attorney Ken Burke, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda ROLL CALL INVOCATION by Pastors Steve and Sheri Nicholson, Faith Family Outreach Church, Clearwater. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS 1. Veterans Day Proclamation: - Michael Swonger, Veteran Services Director, Human Services - Dave Marsh, Co-leader, Operation Warrior Hope - Ken Branch, Co-leader, Operation Warrior Hope 24-1752A 2. National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week Proclamation: Animal Services - Jennifer Renner, Interim Director - Gary Brown, Animal Service Representative - Lindsey Martin, Program Manager - Kelli Coppla, Accounting Manager - Collis Mckenzie, Education Support Specialist - Sandra Singletary, Program Manager 24-1751A CITIZENS TO BE HEARD 3. Citizens To Be Heard - Public Comment.24-1705A CONSENT AGENDA - Items 4 through 15 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT AND COMPTROLLER Reports received for filing: 4. Eastlake Oaks Community Development District Memo24-1852A 5. Eastlake Oaks Community Development District Minutes and Attachments 24-1853A 6. Minutes of Meeting - Eastlake Oaks Community Development District24-1854A 7. Juvenile Welfare Board FY24 Q3 Financials24-1855A 8. Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Adopted Budget 2024 - 202524-1856A Page 2Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda 9. Report 2024 - 19, Inspector General’s Follow-Up Investigative Review of the Municipal Recycling Reimbursement Grant Program Involving the City of Clearwater 24-1857A 10. Voluntary Annexation to the City of Tarpon Springs24-1858A COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS County Administrator 11. Receipt and file report of non-procurement items delegated to the County Administrator for the period ending September 30th, 2024. 24-1803A Accept the receipt and file report of non-procurement items delegated to the County Administrator. Recommendation: Solid Waste 12. Notice of grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Marine Debris Program for removal of waste tires from County artificial reef locations. 24-1592A Approval of the notice of grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Marine Debris Program for removal of waste tires from County artificial reef locations. · Grant award from NOAA provides funding to remove waste tires placed as artificial reef habitat from locations off the Gulf Coast of Pinellas County. · Funding in the amount of $2,250,000.00 was awarded on July 24, 2024, for a 3-year period through June 30, 2027. Matching funds in the amount of $314,900.00 are required. · Federal Grant revenues in the amount of $2,250,000.00 and matching funds in the amount of $314,900.00 are included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget in the Solid Waste Revenue and Operating Fund. Recommendation: COUNTY ATTORNEY 13. Receipt and file report of civil lawsuits filed against Pinellas County as delegated to the County Attorney. 24-1830A Accept the receipt and file report of civil lawsuits filed against Pinellas County. Recommendation: Page 3Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS Sheriff's Office 14. Receipt and file report of Sheriff’s Office grants received and service contracts for the quarter ending September 30, 2024. 24-1810A Accept the receipt and file report of Sheriff’s Office grants received and service contracts - payments to the Sheriff for July 1 through September 30, 2024. Recommendation: 15. Receipt and file report of the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for the quarter ending September 30, 2024. 24-1811A Accept the receipt and file report on the Law Enforcement Trust Fund from July 1 to September 30, 2024. Recommendation: Page 4Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DEPARTMENTS Airport 16. Public Transportation Grant Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the design and construction associated with a new parking garage at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. 24-1691A Approval of the Public Transportation Grant Agreement (PTGA) with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the design and construction associated with a new parking garage at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport’s (PIE) Strawberry Parking Lot, which is located on Fairchild Drive. · This grant represents additional revenues from FDOT’s District 7 Aviation Fund. · FDOT will pay no more than 50% of project costs and requires a match of at least 50%. · The amount of this grant is $2,500,000.00. · The grant billings will be distributed on a reimbursement basis. · This grant is the enabling funding that will allow PIE to move forward with the design process of a parking garage and the expansion of the existing Strawberry Parking Lot. · The expiration date of this PTGA is June 30, 2028. The grant funding will be applied to Multi-level Airport Parking Garage Project 002877A, included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan, funded by FDOT State Grant Funds, and Customer Facility Charges via the Airport Revenue and Operating Fund. The FDOT PTGA was previously identified as Anticipated State Grant Funding; other funding sources are not impacted at this time. Recommendation: Page 5Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda 17. Ranking of firms and agreement with Republic Parking System LLC for Concession Services - Airport Paid Public Parking Management and Operations. 24-1435A Approval of ranking of firms and agreement with Republic Parking System LLC for Concession Services - Airport Paid Public Parking Management and Operations. · This agreement provides Concession Services - Airport Paid Public Parking Management and Operations for the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE). · Four submittals were received and evaluated with award recommendation to Republic Parking System LLC as the highest ranked firm. · This agreement has a term of ten years with a total estimated revenue in the amount of $41,080.651.00. · PIE will receive an 83% share of revenues, less the cost/expense of operating five shuttles. · Republic Parking is the incumbent Airport Paid Public Parking Management and Operations Concessionaire and has been doing business at PIE since 2014. Since Fiscal Year 2014, PIE has made $36,650,248.00 in net revenues from its current contract with Republic Parking. · The Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget includes paid parking concession revenue in the amount of $4,119,655.12. Contract No. 24-0419-RFP for a ten-year estimated revenue in the amount of $41,080.651.00; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest. Recommendation: Page 6Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda Convention and Visitors Bureau 18. Local Arts Agency Funding Agreement with Creative Pinellas Incorporated for marketing and promoting Pinellas County as an arts community and cultural destination during Fiscal Year 2025. 24-1831A Approval of the Local Arts Agency (LAA) Funding Agreement with Creative Pinellas Incorporated for marketing and promoting the County as a vibrant arts community and cultural destination during Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. · LAA Funding Agreement is effective October 1, 2024, for a period of one year. · The County will receive promotional and marketing benefits, which are detailed in Exhibit A of the Agreement. · Total commitment of $1,053,750.00 remains the same as FY24. · Funding for this agreement is included in the current-year budget of The Convention and Visitors Bureau, General Government, and Public Works in the Tourist Development Tax Fund ($861,150.00), General Fund ($156,600.00), and Transportation Trust Fund ($36,000.00). Recommendation: Page 7Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda Human Services 19. Grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for the Fiscal Year 2024 Grants to Expand Substance Use Disorder Treatment Capacity in Adult Treatment Drug Courts. 24-1632A Approval of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Grants to Expand Substance Use Disorder Treatment Capacity in Adult and Family Treatment Drug Courts (Short Title: SAMHSA Treatment Drug Courts) award for the Pinellas Drug Dependency Court Expansion Project. · The federal grant award is $400,000.00 per year, for up to five years, totaling $2,000,000.00 to enhance the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court’s Family Dependency Treatment program. The project period runs from 9/30/2024 through 9/29/2029. · This new award funds the expansion of supportive wrap around services for families and expanded needs for offenders suffering from neurotrauma. This program will also provide a preventive treatment pathway for dependency involved families to help avoid deeper court involvement. · Outpatient substance use disorder treatment and recovery support services will be provided to 175 unduplicated adults through the life of the grant. · The County will partner with the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court and WestCare. · There are no match or cost sharing requirements. · The funding associated with this grant was not anticipated during the development of the FY25 Budget. If this grant is approved, a budget amendment will likely be proposed to appropriate these funds and provide expenditure authority. Recommendation: Page 8Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda 20. Grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for the Fiscal Year 2024 Grants to Expand Substance Use Disorder Treatment Capacity in Adult Treatment Drug Courts. 24-1636A Approval of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Grants to Expand Substance Use Disorder Treatment Capacity in Adult and Family Treatment Drug Courts (Short Title: SAMHSA Treatment Drug Courts) award for the Pinellas County Adult Drug Court Expansion project. · The federal grant award is $400,000.00 per year, for up to five years, totaling $2,000,000.00 to enhance the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court’s Pinellas Adult Drug Court (PADC) program. The project period runs from 9/30/2024 through 9/29/2029. · This new award funds the expansion of services in the existing PADC to offer an enhanced treatment drug court model and community-based Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery support services to drug-involved adults, including enhanced services for those experiencing neurotrauma. · Intensive, integrated outpatient SUD treatment and recovery support services will be provided to 200 unduplicated adults through the life of the grant. · The County will partner with the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court and WestCare. · There are no match or cost sharing requirements. · The funding associated with this grant was not anticipated during the development of the FY25 Budget. If this grant is approved, a budget amendment will likely be proposed to appropriate these funds and provide expenditure authority. Recommendation: Page 9Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda Management and Budget 21. Pinellas County adoption of a Tourist Development Tax Revenue Supplemental Bond Resolution supplementing Resolution No. 24-42 adopted on July 30, 2024, and approval of the documents to support funding for the design and construction of a new stadium in St. Petersburg to be the new home of the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball franchise. 24-1841A Adopt the Tourist Development Tax Revenue Supplemental Bond Resolution (Supplemental Bond Resolution) and approve the forms of the following documents, and, with guidance of legal counsel or the financial advisor, delegate to the County Administrator or Chair to make minor changes in these agreement documents to effectuate the expressed purposes, all in furtherance of the financing, construction and management of a new stadium in St. Petersburg to be the new home of the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball franchise: 1.) Form of Purchase Contract 2.) Form of Disclosure Dissemination Agent Agreement 3.) Form of Paying Agent and Registrar Agreement 4.) Form of Escrow Agreement 5.) Form of Construction Funds Trust Agreement 6.) Form of Sec Post-Issuance Compliance and Repository Services Pricing Agreement 7.) Tourist Development Tax Revenue Supplemental Bond Resolution (Supplemental Bond Resolution) Recommendation: Page 10Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda Public Works 22. Award of bid to Highway Safety Devices, Inc. for Starkey Road at Willow Avenue Signalization. 24-1567A Approval of the award of bid to Highway Safety Devices, Inc. for Starkey Road at Willow Avenue Signalization (PID 006190A). · This project is for the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Starkey Road and Willow Avenue; improvements consist of the installation of two diagonal mast arms, a traffic controller cabinet, and associated traffic signal items. · Two bids were received, with the lowest responsive and responsible bid submitted by Highway Safety Devices, Inc. in the amount of $881,479.50. · The Small Business Enterprise commitment is 10% for this contract. · All work is expected to be completed within 270 days. · Funding is budgeted under the Starkey Road at Willow Avenue Signalization Project 006190A, funded by the Penny for Pinellas and Multimodal Impact Fee Funds. In the event that future fiscal year funding is not available for this project, the County maintains the authority to terminate this agreement. · City of Largo has budgeted $150,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2025 for the project. Funding will be provided through an interlocal funding agreement. That agreement is currently in review and will be provided to the Board of County Commissioners for execution at a future meeting. Contract No. 24-0877-ITB-C in the amount of $881,479.50 with all work completed within 270 days; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest. Recommendation: Page 11Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda 23. Bridge Investment Program grant application to the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration for the replacement of Dunedin Causeway Main Channel Bridge in the City of Dunedin. 24-1734A Approval of the Bridge Investment Program grant application to the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration for the replacement of Dunedin Causeway Main Channel Bridge. · Existing bridge has reduced capacity due and is classified as scour critical, structurally deficient, and functionally obsolete. · Requested grant funding is $79,088,000.00 (80%); anticipated County match is $19,772,000.00 (20%). · Request authority for the County Administrator to approve submission of the application on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners (Board) due to the submission deadline. Application deadline for submission is November 1, 2024. · Legistar Item 24-0940D with the completed application will be forthcoming. · Funding for the County match is budgeted under the Dunedin Causeway Bridge Project (000423A) in the Fiscal Year 2025- 2030 Adopted Capital Improvement Plan, funded by the Penny for Pinellas. County PID: 000423A; Total project cost approximately $98,860,000.00, with anticipated grant funding received being $79,088,000.00; County match is $19,772,000.00; Authorize the County Administrator to sign and submit the grant application on behalf of the Board. Recommendation: Page 12Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda Solid Waste 24. First Amendment to the agreement with Recycling Services of Florida for Recycling Collection and Processing. 24-1551A Approval of the First Amendment to the agreement with Recycling Services of Florida for Recycling Collection and Processing for the Solid Waste (SW) Department. · The purpose of this contract is for continued recycling collection, processing, marketing, and maintenance services related to the recycling drop off collection centers and beach park recycling locations. · Agreement approved by the Board of County Commissioners on September 9, 2021, for a 60-month term not to exceed $1,682,617.40. · First Amendment to increase the contract total by $1,121,800.00 for a revised contract total not to exceed $2,804,417.40 to cover expenses through September 8, 2026, the initial term of the agreement. · This amendment is only raising the not to exceed price of the contract, not the vendor pricing. We are experiencing more volume at our recycling drop-off locations, which requires more pick-ups by the contractor and leads to more processing/marketing and disposal costs. The upside is we are recycling more and diverting waste from the SW plant. · The Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget includes funds in the amount of $1,755,630.00 for agreement expenditures in the coming year. Contract No. 21-0544-B increased by $1,121,800.00 for a revised contract total not to exceed $2,804,417.40; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest. Recommendation: Page 13Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda 25. Third Amendment to the agreement with Reworld Waste, LLC, (formerly known as Covanta Projects, LLC) for the Waste to Energy Facility Operator Technical Recovery Plan projects. 24-1519A Approval of the Third Amendment to the agreement 134-0171-P for Reworld Waste, LLC, (formerly known as Covanta Projects, LLC) for the Waste to Energy Facility Operator Technical Recovery Plan projects. · This contract is to maintain the operations at the Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility, which converts municipal solid waste into electrical energy. · This Third Amendment extends the Service Agreement an additional six months through June 30, 2025. There are provisions for a County exclusive option for two additional ninety-day extensions. · This extension is needed for the County to complete a competitive procurement process and award a new contract with a new service provider to operate the WTE Facility. · The Board of County Commissioners approved the Second Amendment on June 23, 2020, the First Amendment on March 21, 2017, and this contract was originally awarded on November 3, 2014. · Funds for the extension of the Third Amendment are available in the amount of $40,532,710.00 in the Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Budget. Contract No. 134-0171-P; no increase to contract amount of $566,327,899.00 through June 30, 2025; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest. Recommendation: Page 14Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda Utilities 26. Second Amendment to the agreement with Condy Holdings LLC d/b/a Carus LLC for the proprietary corrosion control chemical blend used in the Pinellas County Utilities water system. 24-1554A Approval of the second amendment to the agreement with Condy Holdings LLC d/b/a Carus LLC for the proprietary corrosion control chemical blend used in the Pinellas County Utilities water system. · This contract is for the corrosion control chemicals used in the drinking water system to maintain compliance with the federally mandated Lead and Copper Rule. · This second amendment exercises the second of three optional twelve-month extensions, per the original contract, for a new revised end date of June 30, 2026, with an increase of $1,335,000.00 for a new contract total not to exceed $2,458,320.00. · This contract was approved by the Board of County Commissioners (Board) on August 2, 2022, in the amount of $658,320.00 for a twenty-four-month term. On February 20, 2024, the Board approved the First Amendment which exercised the first twelve-month extension and increased the contract value in the amount of $465,000.00 for a revised total of $1,123,320.00. · This request is sufficiently budgeted for in the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget of Utilities in the Water Revenue and Operating Fund. Contract No. 21-0694-N increase in the amount of $1,335,000.00, for a revised total contract not to exceed $2,458,320.00, and a revised annual not to exceed expenditure of $614,580.00 effective through June 30, 2026; Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest. Recommendation: Page 15Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS AND COUNCILS Emergency Medical Services Authority 27. Advanced Life Support First Responder Agreements with 18 municipalities and independent fire districts. 24-1494A Sitting as the Pinellas County Emergency Medical Services Authority, approve the Advanced Life Support First Responder Agreements with 18 municipalities and independent fire districts. · Agreement with 16 municipalities and fire districts to provide Advanced Life Support First Responder services provides for an initial five-year term beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending on September 30, 2029, and has the option for a five-year extension. · East Lake Tarpon Special Fire Control District opted for a 1 -year term. · The City of South Pasadena opted for a 3-year term. · Funding in the amount of $81,402,310.00 is consistent with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-2025 Adopted Budget for the Emergency Medical Services Fund. · The agreements are a consolidated and restated agreement that incorporates prior amendments and the current amendments as outlined below. · In aggregate, the 18 agreements represent an increase of $8,099,139.00 or 11.2% increase from the prior year. · System adds include Palm Harbor Rescue Lieutenant 65, St. Pete Beach Rescue Lieutenant 23, Seminole Rescue 29, and Pinellas Suncoast Rescue 27 (vehicle only). · Funding for these agreements in the amount of $81,402,310.00 is included in the FY25 Adopted Budget of the Safety and Emergency Services Department in the Emergency Medical Services Fund. Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest... Recommendation: Page 16Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda Fire Protection Authority 28. Fire Protection Services Agreement with nine municipalities providing fire protection service in eleven fire districts. 24-1565A Sitting as the Pinellas County Fire Protection Authority, approve Fire Protection Services Agreements with the Cities of Clearwater, Dunedin, Largo, Pinellas Park, Safety Harbor, Seminole, St. Petersburg for South Pasadena Fire District, Tarpon Springs and the Lealman Special Fire Control District for Tierra Verde. · Agreement with the Cities of Clearwater, Dunedin, Pinellas Park, Safety Harbor, Seminole, Tarpon Springs, St. Petersburg for South Pasadena Fire District, Largo for Largo, Belleair Bluffs, High Point West; and the Lealman Special Fire Control District for Tierra Verde for a term of five years, commencing October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2029. · Ad valorem taxes collected from each of the District Municipal Service Taxing Units support operating and capital expenditures for Fire Protection Services. · Operating and capital budgets for these agreements in Fiscal (FY) Year 2025 total $30,203,600.00 which is consistent with the FY25 Adopted Budget. Authorize the Chairman to sign and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest. Recommendation: COUNTY ATTORNEY 29. Proposed settlement of claims against American Empire Builders.24-1818A Consideration of the proposed settlement of the claims against American Empire Builders. Recommendation: 30. County Attorney Reports.24-1706A COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 31. County Administrator Reports.24-1707A Page 17Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda COUNTY COMMISSION 32. Appointment to the Local Planning Agency (Individual appointment by Commissioner Latvala). 24-1562A Approve one appointment to the Local Planning Agency for a term of four-years beginning on November 5, 2024. · Appoint Carlos P. Brito. · Application and eligibility worksheet attached. · No ballot needed/voice vote will suffice. Recommendation: 33. Appointments to the Pinellas County Board of Adjustment and Appeals (Individual Appointments by Commissioner Latvala and Commissioner Flowers). 24-1563A Approve two appointments to the Pinellas County Board of Adjustment and Appeals. The appointments are for four-year terms beginning on November 5, 2024. · Appoint Alonda Vaughan and Jason Holloway. · Applications and eligibility verification attached. · No ballot needed/voice vote will suffice. Recommendation: 34. Appointments to the Tourist Development Council (Board of County Commissioners as a whole). 24-1350A Approve three appointments to the Tourist Development Council for four-year terms, beginning on November 1, 2024. · List of applicants can be viewed on the attached ballot. · Ballot/worksheet will be provided by the Clerk. Recommendation: 35. County Commission New Business: Pertinent and timely Committee/Board updates, policy considerations, administrative/procedural considerations, and other new business. 1). Approval of the County Administrator’s Annual Review 24-1708A Page 18Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda 6:00 PM PUBLIC HEARINGS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 36. Brownfield Area designation of the Rainbow Village Green Reuse Area.24-1598A Conduct a public hearing on the proposed Brownfield Area designation of the Rainbow Village Green Reuse Area. · Rainbow Village Green Reuse Area encompasses approximately 33.8 acres. The entire area is proposed to be part of a rehabilitation project. · The proposed project is a multi-phased affordable housing community to be called “Rainbow Village.” · Location in close proximity to the Historic Dansville landfill site may be reflective of perceived contamination. · Two public hearings are required before the Board of County Commissioners prior to adopting a resolution authorizing the Pinellas County Housing Authority and/or Heritage Oaks, LLLP (Owner) to enter into a future Brownfield Site Rehabilitation Agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. · The required second public hearing with the resolution will be noticed once the hearing date is determined. · The proposed resolution is attached to this agenda item. Recommendation: Page 19Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda 37. Case No. LDR-24-04 (First Public Hearing) (Being Withdrawn) An ordinance of Pinellas County, Florida, providing for the amendment of the Pinellas County Land Development Code, Chapter 138 - Zoning, related to definitions, standards, and compliance with the Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code for Short Term Rentals. (Legislative) 24-1718A Conduct a public hearing and take public comment on Case No. LDR-24-04: An ordinance amending Chapter 138 of the Pinellas County Land Development Code, providing definitions, standards, and compliance with the Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code for Short Term Rentals (STR). · This is the first of two required public hearings updating Sec.138- 3232 Short Term Rentals. · STR located within established residential neighborhoods can disturb the quiet nature and atmosphere of residential neighborhoods and the residents’ right to the peaceful use and enjoyment of their homes. · The presence of STR’s in established residential neighborhoods can create negative compatibility impacts, among which include, but are not limited to on-street parking and diminished public safety. · STR’s with no application of mitigating standards when located in residential neighborhoods can create disproportionate impacts related to excessive occupancy, noise, trash, and parking. · The proposed Ordinance amendments supported by robust 3rd-party technology are intended to bring greater accountability with a Certificate of Use requirement, awareness, and compliance of life safety considerations through a building inspection provision and enhanced enforcement with a 24/7 STR hotline and augmented code staff providing coverage on Friday through Sunday evenings. · An educational campaign will be launched in Fall 2024 that will be targeted for both STR owner/operators and the general public ahead of the Certificate of Use requirement to be deployed in January 2025. · No additional costs to the General Fund will be incurred. The fees collected with the initial Certificate of Use and Building Inspection(s) and annual renewal thereafter will cover the total costs of the STR program. · The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the Ordinance (vote 6-0). No one from the public appeared in support or opposition. Recommendation: Page 20Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda 38. Case No. FLU-24-02 (Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County, Inc.) A request for a land use amendment from Commercial Neighborhood to Residential Low on approximately 0.26 acre located at 1310 Gooden Crossing in unincorporated Largo. (Companion to Item No. 39) 24-1728A Based upon the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and attachments, Case No. FLU-24-02 is recommended for approval. An ordinance approving the application of Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County, Inc. for a Future Land Use Map amendment from Commercial Neighborhood to Residential Low. · The applicant is seeking a Future Land Use Map amendment on a 0.26-acre site, and the proposed use is two single-family affordable housing units. · The subject property is within an established low-density residential area. · The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the request (vote 5-0, with 1 board member recused). No one appeared in opposition, and no correspondence has been received. · The applicant is seeking a Zoning Atlas amendment under a separate case number, ZON-24-04. Recommendation: 39. Case No. ZON-24-04 (Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County, Inc.) A request for a zoning change from C-1, Neighborhood Commercial, to R-3, Single Family Residential on approximately 0.26 acre located at 1310 Gooden Crossing in unincorporated Largo. (Quasi-Judicial) (Companion to Item No. 38) 24-1716A Based upon the evidence and findings contained in the staff report and attachments, Case No. ZON-24-04 is recommended for approval. A resolution approving the application of Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County, Inc. for a zoning change from Neighborhood Commercial to Single Family Residential. · The applicant is seeking a zoning change on a 0.26-acre site, and the proposed use is two single-family affordable housing homes. · The subject property is in an established low-density residential area. · The Local Planning Agency recommended approval of the request (vote 5-0, with 1 board member recused). No one appeared in opposition, and no correspondence has been received. · The applicant is seeking a Future Land Use Map amendment under a separate case number, FLU-24-02. Recommendation: Page 21Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda 40. Petition of Dennis J. Covini and Nancy Covini to vacate the east 54.50 feet of the west, 62 feet of the south, 1.5 feet of the 20-foot utility and drainage easement lying along the north boundary of Lot 33, Highland Lakes Unit Nine, Plat Book 77, Pages 84-85, lying in Section 31-27-16, Pinellas County, Florida. (Quasi- Judicial) 24-1732A Approval of the petition to vacate a 1.5-foot wide portion of the 20-foot wide utility and drainage easement located on the property at 2848 Thistle Court North. · Request is for the vacation of a portion of an easement located in the backyard of the petitioner’s property. · The request would allow the property owner to retain a newly constructed pool and deck. The 1.5-foot encroachment is a result of the site conditions that required additional support for the permitted pool and deck. · County staff has no objection to the vacation request. · If the petition is granted, the Board of County Commissioners is asked to adopt the attached Resolution pursuant to Florida State Statute § 177.101. Authorize the Clerk of the Circuit Court to record the resolution in the public records of Pinellas County. Recommendation: 41. Petition of Dustin W. Chisholm and Donna M. Chisholm to vacate the south 10 feet of the 70-foot drainage easement lying along the north boundary of Lot 11, Pamela Estates, Plat Book 71, Page 20, lying in Section 20-30-15, Pinellas County, Florida. (Quasi-Judicial) 24-1733A Approval of the petition to vacate a 10-foot portion of the 70-foot drainage easement located on the property at 12745 91st Avenue North. · Request is for the vacation of a portion of an easement located on the petitioner’s property. · The request will allow the property owner to build a screen room addition. · Staff recommends approval with the condition that encroachments within the remaining easement area are removed. · If the petition is granted, the Board of County Commissioners is asked to adopt the attached resolution pursuant to Florida State Statute §177.101. Authorize the Clerk of the Circuit Court to record the resolution in the public records of Pinellas County. Recommendation: Page 22Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

October 29, 2024Board of County Commissioners Hybrid In-Person and Virtual Regular Meeting Agenda 42. Resolution supplementing the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget for unanticipated revenue related to the issuance of debt for the Tampa Bay Rays Major League Baseball Stadium Project in St. Petersburg and realign appropriation from reserves in the Tourist Development Tax Fund for expenditures related to cost of issuance and debt service for the Tourist Development Tax Revenue Bonds. 24-1715A Conduct a public hearing and adopt the attached resolution recognizing and appropriating unanticipated revenue and realigning funds in the Fiscal Year 2025 budget as follows: · Recognize $335,000,000.00 in unanticipated revenue in the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Fund from the issuance of Tourist Development Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, and appropriate for payment of the County’s commitment to the project. This, and all budgeted amounts in the amendment, are not to exceed amounts. The County may ultimately spend less in each case. · Recognize $35,000,000.00 in unanticipated revenue in the TDT Debt Service Fund from a transfer from the Tourist Development Tax Fund for debt service expenditures and Debt Service Reserves. · Realign $35,000,000.00 from the Tourist Development Tax Fund Reserves to Transfer to the TDT Debt Service Fund. · Realign $4,700,000.00 from the Tourist Development Tax Fund Reserves to Debt Service Costs. Recommendation: ADJOURNMENT Page 23Pinellas County Printed on 10/17/2024

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