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City Council, March 5, 2026

Regular meeting

The city's own documents agenda packet (PDF) · action agenda (PDF) · video

37 items on the agenda. 8 of them have a recorded vote. 8 cross-references to other meetings, committees, ordinances or resolutions (6 of which point somewhere we do not hold, so they are shown as plain text rather than as a link).

C Consent Agenda (see attached)

C-A-1

Approving the annual renewal of a blanket purchase agreement with Polydyne Inc., for polymer supply services, for the Water Resources Department, in the amount of $1,300,000.

Amounts named in this item $1,300,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 245–250 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-A-2

A resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to accept a grant in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Economic Development Initiative, specified for Community Project Funding/Congressionally Directed Spending (Grant) and to execute a grant agreement along with all other documents necessary to receive the Grant; approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $1,500,000 from the increase in the unappropriated balance of the General Capital Improvement Fund (3001), resulting from these grant revenues, to the Enoch Davis Improvements FY23 Project (19155); and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $1,500,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 251–267 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-A-3

A Resolution accepting the Guaranteed Maximum Price (“GMP”) proposal in the amount of $3,203,471 from Biltmore Construction Co., Inc. (“Biltmore”) for construction phase services for the Williams Park Bandshell Improvements Project (“Project”); authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute the First Amendment to the Construction Manager at Risk Agreement between the City and Biltmore dated August 15, 2023 to incorporate the GMP Proposal into the Agreement and modify other necessary provisions; approving a transfer in the amount of $2,251,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Citywide Infrastructure Capital Improvement Fund (3027) to the Recreation and Culture Capital Improvement Fund (3029); approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $3,001,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Recreation and Culture Capital Improvement Fund (3029), partially resulting from the above transfer, to the Williams Park Bandshell Improvements FY23 Project (19151); and providing an effective date. (ECID Project No. 23105-100; Oracle Project No. 19151)

Amounts named in this item $3,203,471, $2,251,000, $3,001,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 268–292 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-A-4

A resolution approving a supplemental appropriation from the unappropriated balance of the General Capital Improvement Fund (3001) in the amount of $500,000 to the Bunker Gear Replacement Project (21633) for the replacement of bunker gear for the Fire Rescue Department; and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $500,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 293–296 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-1

Accepting a proposal from CLADA Productions LLC for Broadcast Engineering Services, for the Marketing and Communications Department, for a three-year contract amount of $144,000.

Amounts named in this item $144,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 297–303 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-2

Approving the award of blanket purchase agreements with Altec Inc dba Altec Industries Inc, Crown Auto Dealerships, Inc., Cummins Inc., Rush Truck Centers of Florida, Inc., Smith Equipment & Supply Co., South Florida Emergency Vehicles, LLC, Sun State International Trucks, LLC, and Tampa Truck Center LLC, to add to the existing pool of qualified vendors for automotive services, repairs, and maintenance, for the Fleet Department.

Read the original: pages 304–310 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-5

A resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute a three (3) year License Agreement with Sol Relief, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, for the use of a building located at 107- Eighth Avenue Southeast, St. Petersburg, Florida, within Albert Whitted Airport, for the storage of disaster relief supplies and related office use, subject to certain terms and conditions. (Requires affirmative vote of at least six (6) members of City Council.)

Read the original: pages 321–329 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-6

A resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute a License Agreement for a period of three (3) years with Lawrence Langebrake, for the use of certain land located within Albert Whitted Airport, for the storage of a privately-owned aircraft within a storage hangar, subject to certain terms and conditions. (Requires affirmative vote of at least six (6) members of City Council.)

Read the original: pages 330–337 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-7

A resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute a first amendment to the Parking Space Use Agreement with the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, a division of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, an agency of the State of Florida, extending the Agreement for an additional one (1) year period, to provide for the use of thirty (30) parking spaces within Lot No. 3 at the Port of St. Petersburg; and adding a provision regarding suspension of permitted uses during a declared state of emergency. (Requires affirmative vote of at least six (6) members of City Council.)

Read the original: pages 338–345 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-8

A resolution approving a transfer in the amount of $59,085 from the balance of the General Fund Contingency (0001) to the Parks and Recreation Department, Administration Division (190-1573) to provide funding for the demolition of the Clam Bayou Dock; and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $59,085 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 346–349 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-9

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 24-02-SCS/ENV(A) to the architect/engineering agreement dated March 29, 2024, as amended, between the City of St. Petersburg, Florida and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (A/E), for A/E to provide ground truthing mobilization, archeological ground truthing fieldwork, archeological ground truthing fieldwork, a ground truthing report, and ground truthing management services including Quality Assurance/Quality Control services for the Historic Gas Plant Redevelopment Cemetery GPR Project in an amount not to exceed $379,896.88; providing that the total Task Order, as amended, shall not exceed $463,514.27 (ECID Project No. 24167-130; Oracle No. 20259); and providing an effective date. [MOVED TO REPORTS AS ITEM F-4]

Amounts named in this item $379,896.88, $463,514.27 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 350–351 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-10

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute Task Order No. 25-01- MCK/W(A) to the architect/engineering agreement dated January 5, 2026 between the City of St. Petersburg, Florida and McKim and Creed, Inc. (“A/E”) for A/E to provide technical field work and data collection services related to the Utility Locator Assistance Project in an amount not to exceed $216,000; (ECID Project No. 26122-130; Oracle No. 21473); and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $216,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 352–361 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-11

A resolution confirming the Mayor's appointments to the Consolidated Plan Ad Hoc Application Review Committee for FY 2026/27; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute all documents necessary to effectuate same; and providing an effective date.

Read the original: pages 362–389 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-12

A resolution approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $150,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Federal Justice Forfeiture Fund (1602) to the Police Department, Federal Justice Forfeiture Division (140-2858); authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this resolution; and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $150,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 390–393 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-16

A resolution regarding a purchase of network firewall equipment and maintenance and support services by manufacturer Palo Alto Networks, Inc., for a total cost not to exceed $449,337; approving that purchase, as facilitated by authorized resellers PC Solutions & Integration, Inc., and Carahsoft Technology Corp., under the existing City Piggyback Agreement based on NASPO Master Agreement AR2472 between Carahsoft and the State of Utah, as incorporated into and amended by the participating addendum executed by Carahsoft and the State of Florida identified as Alternate Contract Source 43230000- NASPO-16- ACS; authorizing execution of any agreement or other document necessary to effectuate that approval; and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $449,337 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 411–418 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-17

A resolution approving the award of a two-year agreement to Board of Trustees, St. Petersburg College (“SPC”) for SPC, through its Center for Public Safety Innovation, to provide de-escalation and crisis response training services for the St. Petersburg Police Department for a total contract amount not to exceed $425,000; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute the agreement and all other documents necessary to effectuate this transaction; and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $425,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 419–442 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-18

A resolution accepting the bid and approving the award of an agreement effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 with two one-year renewal options with Charter Communications Operating, LLC for internet and intranet services for the libraries in an amount not to exceed $154,143 for the initial term utilizing the E-Rate funding competitive bidding process through the Federal Universal Service Administration Company (USAC) Form 470 Application No. 260000527 dated September 17, 2025; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this transaction; and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $154,143 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 443–450 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

D Awards and Presentations

E Public Hearings and Quasi-Judicial Proceedings - 9:30 A.M.

E-1

A resolution approving a substantial amendment to the City's FY 2025/26 Annual Action Plan to transfer Home Investment Partnership Program funding in the amount of $156,000 from the undesignated balances of $142,206.58 from FY 2019/20; $1,807.23 from FY 2016/17; $8,825 from FY 2017/18; and $3,161.19 from FY 2018/19 in Home Fund 1113 to Boley Centers, Inc., Home Tenant Based Rental Assistance FY 2025/26 Project (Oracle Project TBD); authorizing the Mayor or his designee to submit the substantial amendment to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and to execute all documents necessary for implementation of the substantial amendment; and providing an effective date. 2

Amounts named in this item $156,000, $142,206.58, $1,807.23, $8,825, $3,161.19 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

What the city recorded 2026-111 — the city's own words, exactly as printed

What we recorded it as Approved inferred, not stated in words by the city

Recorded tally 7 yes, 1 absent — as printed on the city's action agenda

  • Copley Gerdes Yes
  • Brandi Gabbard Yes
  • Mike Harting Yes
  • Lisset Hanewicz Yes
  • Deborah Figgs-Sanders Yes
  • Gina Driscoll Yes
  • Corey Givens Jr. Absent
  • Richie Floyd Yes

Where this item goes next how to read these

Read the original: pages 24–33 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

F Reports

F-1

Palmetto Park Neighborhood Plan (a) A resolution accepting the New Palmetto Park Neighborhood Plan (“New Plan”), which replaces the neighborhood plan approved in 1992; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to initiate projects and programs identified in the New Plan; and providing an effective date.

What the city recorded 2026-110 — the city's own words, exactly as printed

What we recorded it as Approved inferred, not stated in words by the city

Recorded tally 7 yes, 1 absent — as printed on the city's action agenda

  • Copley Gerdes Yes
  • Brandi Gabbard Yes
  • Mike Harting Yes
  • Lisset Hanewicz Yes
  • Deborah Figgs-Sanders Yes
  • Gina Driscoll Yes
  • Corey Givens Jr. Absent
  • Richie Floyd Yes

Where this item goes next how to read these

Read the original: pages 34–128 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

F-3

Approving the first amendment to the agreement with Neutron Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Lime (Lime) for the set up, management, operation, and maintenance of the Citys bicycle share program to extend the agreement through March 31, 2029; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute the first amendment and all other necessary documents to effectuate this transaction; authorizing the City Attorneys office to make non-substantive changes to the first amendment; approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $10,000 from the unappropriated balance of the General Fund (0001), from revenues received from the Scooter Share Right-Of-Way Usage fees to the Transportation And Parking Management Department, Scooter Share Program Division (2811812); and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $10,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

What the city recorded 2026-112 — the city's own words, exactly as printed

What we recorded it as Approved inferred, not stated in words by the city

Recorded tally 7 yes, 1 absent — as printed on the city's action agenda

  • Copley Gerdes Yes
  • Brandi Gabbard Yes
  • Mike Harting Yes
  • Lisset Hanewicz Yes
  • Deborah Figgs-Sanders Yes
  • Gina Driscoll Yes
  • Corey Givens Jr. Absent
  • Richie Floyd Yes

Where this item goes next how to read these

Read the original: pages 150–171 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

F-4

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 24-02-SCS/ENV(A) to the architect/engineering agreement dated March 29, 2024, as amended, between the City of St. Petersburg, Florida and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (A/E), for A/E to provide ground truthing mobilization, archeological ground truthing fieldwork, archeological ground truthing fieldwork, a ground truthing report, and ground truthing management services including Quality Assurance/Quality Control services for the Historic Gas Plant Redevelopment Cemetery GPR Project in an amount not to exceed $379,896.88; providing that the total Task Order, as amended, shall not exceed $463,514.27 (ECID Project No. 24167-130; Oracle No. 20259); and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $379,896.88, $463,514.27 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

What the city recorded 2026-113 — the city's own words, exactly as printed

What we recorded it as Approved inferred, not stated in words by the city

Recorded tally 7 yes, 1 absent — as printed on the city's action agenda

  • Copley Gerdes Yes
  • Brandi Gabbard Yes
  • Mike Harting Yes
  • Lisset Hanewicz Yes
  • Deborah Figgs-Sanders Yes
  • Gina Driscoll Yes
  • Corey Givens Jr. Absent
  • Richie Floyd Yes

Where this item goes next how to read these

Read the original: pages 172–199 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

G New Ordinances - (First Reading of Title and Setting of Public Hearing)

G-1

Ordinance 799-Z, an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of St. Petersburg, Florida, by changing the zoning of a 3.84-acre parcel, located at 7701 22nd Avenue North, from Neighborhood Suburban 1 (NS-1) to Institutional Center/Institutional (IC/I); providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances and provisions thereof; and providing an effective date. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)

What the city recorded 799-Z (PH- 3/26/26) — the city's own words, exactly as printed

What we recorded it as Approved inferred, not stated in words by the city

Public hearing set for March 26, 2026

Recorded tally 7 yes, 1 absent — as printed on the city's action agenda

  • Copley Gerdes Yes
  • Brandi Gabbard Yes
  • Mike Harting Yes
  • Lisset Hanewicz Yes
  • Deborah Figgs-Sanders Yes
  • Gina Driscoll Yes
  • Corey Givens Jr. Absent
  • Richie Floyd Yes

Read the original: pages 203–235 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

H New Business

H-1

Respectfully requesting a referral to the Public Services and Infrastructure Committee, or other relevant committee, for a discussion on the Harborage Marina Lease Extension. (Chair Hanewicz - Staff Request)

What the city recorded Refer to PS&I — the city's own words, exactly as printed

What we recorded it as Referred

Recorded tally 7 yes, 1 absent — as printed on the city's action agenda

  • Copley Gerdes Yes
  • Brandi Gabbard Yes
  • Mike Harting Yes
  • Lisset Hanewicz Yes
  • Deborah Figgs-Sanders Yes
  • Gina Driscoll Yes
  • Corey Givens Jr. Absent
  • Richie Floyd Yes

Where this item goes next how to read these

  • Referred to Public Services and Infrastructure no meeting of this committee is in our archive, so there is nothing to open

Read the original: pages 236–238 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

I Council Committee Reports

I-1

February 26, 2026 Economic and Workforce Development Committee (a) Respectfully requesting City Council approval of a motion to move the referral item “A discussion on the advantages of the Community Benefits Agreement since its adoption,” to the March 12, 2026, Committee of the Whole.

What the city recorded Approved — the city's own words, exactly as printed

What we recorded it as Approved

Recorded tally 7 yes, 1 absent — as printed on the city's action agenda

  • Copley Gerdes Yes
  • Brandi Gabbard Yes
  • Mike Harting Yes
  • Lisset Hanewicz Yes
  • Deborah Figgs-Sanders Yes
  • Gina Driscoll Yes
  • Corey Givens Jr. Absent
  • Richie Floyd Yes

Read the original: pages 239–241 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

J Legal

J-1

A resolution approving the settlement of the lawsuit of Anthony Corcella v. City of St. Petersburg and Commercial Risk Management, Inc., Carrier/Servicing Agent, Claim No. C3530400, OJCC Case No. 20-011337SLR and providing an effective date.

What the city recorded 2026-109 — the city's own words, exactly as printed

What we recorded it as Approved inferred, not stated in words by the city

Recorded tally 7 yes, 1 absent — as printed on the city's action agenda

  • Copley Gerdes Yes
  • Brandi Gabbard Yes
  • Mike Harting Yes
  • Lisset Hanewicz Yes
  • Deborah Figgs-Sanders Yes
  • Gina Driscoll Yes
  • Corey Givens Jr. Absent
  • Richie Floyd Yes

Where this item goes next how to read these

Read the original: pages 242–244 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

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