Council advances city-owned property development
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The City Council unanimously approved essential terms for a proposed development agreement covering approximately eight acres of city-owned property and directed the City Attorney to draft the agreement. It also approved a $2,567,700 FY 2026/27 law-enforcement contract and authorized a proposed 4.05-mill property tax rate.
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The development agreement sets the framework for a proposed project on city-owned land between Tampa Road, State Street, and Washington Avenue, but the final agreement was not approved at this meeting. The Council also approved changes allowing shopping-center uses on Stephanie Drive property by a 5-0 vote. Other actions included funding law-enforcement services, advancing wastewater carbon-dioxide system improvements, scheduling the Local Canvassing Board for August 25, and directing staff to tell residents that data centers are not allowed under the City's code.
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- Approved the essential terms of a proposed development agreement with Stanbery Development Group, LLC for approximately eight acres of city-owned property and directed the City Attorney to draft the agreement.
- Approved the consent docket unanimously, including permitting software, wastewater treatment plant carbon-dioxide system improvements, board appointments, legal-services payment, and prior meeting minutes.
- Adopted Ordinance 2026-09 by a 5-0 vote, amending a restrictive covenant to allow shopping-center uses on Stephanie Drive property.
- Authorized certification of a proposed 4.05-mill property tax rate to the Pinellas County Property Appraiser.
- Approved a $2,567,700 FY 2026/27 contract with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for law-enforcement services.
- Approved an interlocal agreement for planning, mapping, and special project services with Forward Pinellas.
- Scheduled the Local Canvassing Board meeting for August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
- Directed the City Manager to inform residents through social media that data centers are not allowed under the City's code.
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