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City Council, April 16, 2026

Regular meeting

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

33 items on the agenda. 11 of them have a recorded vote. 11 cross-references to other meetings, committees, ordinances or resolutions (8 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

A resolution accepting a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Proposal in the amount of $12,784,022 from Ric-Man Construction Florida, Inc. (Ric-Man) for construction phase services for the Beach Drive and North Shore Dr. NE Watermain Replacement Project; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute the First Amendment to the Design Build Agreement between the City of St. Petersburg, Florida and Ric-Man dated February 26, 2025 to incorporate the GMP Proposal into the Agreement; rescinding unencumbered appropriations in the Water Resources Capital Projects Fund (4003) in the amount of $527,000 from the ASM Computer HW & SW Repl/Enha FY26 Project (21408), $3,757,022 from the LST Engineering Rehab/Replace FY26 Project (21433), and $8,500,000 from the LST Rehab/Replace FY26 Project (21434); approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $12,784,022 from the increase in the unappropriated balance of the Water Resources Capital Projects Fund (4003), resulting from the above rescissions, to the DIS Beach Dr Main Replacement FY23 Project (19547) to provide funding for this GMP Proposal; and providing an effective date. (ECID Project No. 23151-100, Oracle No. 19547) (Pulled to Reports as F-4 Good News)

Amounts named in this item $12,784,022, $527,000, $3,757,022, $8,500,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

C-A-2

A Resolution accepting a Guaranteed Maximum Price (“GMP”) proposal in the amount of $1,400,459 from Biltmore Construction Co., Inc. (“Biltmore”) for construction phase services for Post-Storm Repairs - Jungle Prada Pier Demolition Project; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute the First Amendment to the Construction Manager at Risk (“CMAR”) Agreement with a GMP between the City of St. Petersburg, Florida and Biltmore, dated March 12, 2026 to incorporate the GMP Proposal into the agreement and modify other necessary provisions; approving a transfer in the amount of $1,458,926 from the unappropriated balance of the Disaster Short Term Financing 2025 Fund (2041) to the General Capital Improvement Fund (3001); approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $1,458,926 from the increase in the unappropriated balance of the General Capital Improvement Fund (3001), resulting from the above transfer to the Jungle Prada Pier Demolition - Milton Project (21189) to provide for the necessary funding for this GMP Proposal and other engineering project management costs; and providing an effective date. (ECID Project No. 25155-130; Oracle No. 21189)

Amounts named in this item $1,400,459, $1,458,926 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 318–337 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-1

Approving the renewal of subscription licensing and associated maintenance and support services from Omnissa, LLC, for the Department of Technology Services, in the amount of $122,905, to be purchased through an existing City piggyback agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc.

Amounts named in this item $122,905 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

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

C-B-2

A resolution authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute a License Agreement with St Pete Little League Inc, Florida a not-for-profit corporation, for a period of thirty-six (36) months to utilize a concession stand/restroom/storage building and batting cage area within a portion of City-owned Walter Fuller Park located at 7500 30th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida, for a fee of $36.00 for the term, subject to certain terms and conditions; and authorizing the execution of all documents necessary to effectuate same; waiving the reserve for replacement requirement of City Council Resolution No. 79- 740A; and providing an effective date. (Requires affirmative vote of at least six (6) members of City Council.)

Amounts named in this item $36 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 346–355 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-3

A resolution approving funding for HERSTORIESTOLD INC., an arts and cultural agency, for an amount not to exceed $5,000 for the period of April 16, 2026, through September 30, 2026, on the recommendation of the Arts Advisory Committee; 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 $5,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 356–360 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-4

A resolution approving a transfer in the amount of $13,562 from the Pro Sports Facility Fund (1051) to the Tropicana Field Fund (1208); approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $150,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Tropicana Field Fund (1208) to the Enterprise Facilities Department, City Development Administration Division (282-1241) to provide funding for soil stabilization and asphalt repairs in Tropicana Field Parking Lot 7 and other related costs; and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $13,562, $150,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 361–365 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 Task Order No. 23-08- SSSM/S(A) to the architect/engineering agreement dated November 7, 2023, as amended, between the City of St. Petersburg, Florida and SurvTech Solutions, Inc. (“A/E”) for A/E to provide a boundary survey with improvements, a preliminary plat and final plat of proposed subdivision, and a boundary survey of proposed fire training complex related to the Fire Training Complex Project in an amount not to exceed $148,581.97 (ECID Project No. 22209-018; Oracle No. 19157); and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $148,581.97 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 366–381 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 Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 21-11-WT/W(A) to the architect/engineering agreement dated July 15, 2021, as amended, between the City of St. Petersburg, Florida and Wade Trim, Inc. (“A/E”) for A/E to provide continued project management services, an alternatives evaluation, and a preliminary engineering report related to the NW EQ Storage and Upgrades Project in an amount not to exceed $178,699.40; providing that the total Task Order, as amended, shall not exceed $273,794.40 (ECID Project No. 25180-130; Oracle No. 21102); and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $178,699.40, $273,794.40 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 382–399 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 Task Order No. 25-01- AID/AWA(A) to the architect/engineering agreement dated January 23, 2025 between the City of St. Petersburg, Florida and American Infrastructure Development, Inc. (“A/E”), for A/E to provide project management and coordination, existing data review, field coordination and data integration, shoreline evaluation and concept development, planning level airspace and operational evaluation, planning level cost estimating, runway and airspace impact assessment, report preparation and graphics related to the services, client coordination and revisions, quality assurance and quality control, environmental due diligence, permitting shoreline restoration, light detection and ranging, drone survey and structural evaluation services related to the AW Airport – Shoreline and Seawall Damage Assessment and Restoration Project in an amount not to exceed $167,938.41 (ECID Project No. 26117-130; Oracle No. 21670); approving a transfer in the amount of $186,385 from the Airport Operating Fund (4031) to the Airport Capital Projects Fund (4033); approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $186,385 from the increase in the unappropriated balance of the Airport Capital Projects Fund (4033), resulting from the above transfer, to the Hurricane Helene Airport Shoreline/Seawall Erosion Damage Project (21670) to provide funding for this Task Order, other engineering project management costs and contingency for the project; and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $167,938.41, $186,385 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 400–417 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-8

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to Task Order No. 25-01-WT/PM to the professional services agreement dated September 8, 2025 between the City of St. Petersburg, Florida and Wade Trim, Inc. (Consultant) for Consultant to provide continued technical review and support services related to the WRD Plat / Site Plan / Right of Way Review FY 26 Project, the General Fund Support FY26 Project, and SPTO Plat / Site Plan / Right of Way Reviews FY 26 Project in an amount not to exceed $157,000; providing that the total Task Order, as amended, shall not exceed $252,800 (ECID Project Nos. 26929-130, 26942-130, 26944-130; Oracle Nos. 21483, 21469 and 21484); and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $157,000, $252,800 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 418–431 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-10

A resolution appointing Roland Ribblet as a Special Magistrate to exercise the powers of a Municipal Code Enforcement Borad as provided in Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, and in accordance with Chapter 9 of the St. Petersburg City Code; and providing an effective date.

Read the original: pages 437–441 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-11

A resolution confirming the appointments of Dr. Sharon Jackson, Jenna Jordan, Esq., Karen Davis-Pritchett, Stephanie Smith, and Herb Casey, each to serve terms ending on December 31, 2028, as regular members to the Commission on Aging; and providing an effective date.

Read the original: pages 442–445 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

D Awards and Presentations

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

E-1

An Ordinance approving amendments to the St. Petersburg City Code Charter 6 Aviation; Updating terminology and regulations to comply with Federal and State law; Creating consistency with Primary Management and Compliance Documents and the Albert Whitted Master Plan; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.

What the city recorded Approved 635-H — 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. Yes
  • Richie Floyd Absent

Where this item goes next how to read these

Read the original: pages 23–40 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

E-2

An Ordinance in accordance with Section 1.02(c)(5)B., St. Petersburg City Charter, authorizing the Public Transportation Grant Agreement (“PTGA”) and the Assurances (“Grant Assurances”) which are attached to the PTGA, to be executed by the City, as a requirement for receipt of the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) Grant for the design phase of the Taxiway “A” Rehabilitation Project (21266) at the Albert Whitted Airport; authorizing such encumbrances or restrictions not to exceed 20 years from the effective date of the PTGA; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to accept the Grant in the amount of $9,600; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this Ordinance; providing an effective date; and providing for expiration. 3

Amounts named in this item $9,600 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

What the city recorded Approved 634-H — 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. Yes
  • Richie Floyd Absent

Where this item goes next how to read these

Read the original: pages 41–47 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

F Reports

F-1

13th Street Heights Neighborhood Plan

What the city recorded 2026-164 — 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. Yes
  • Richie Floyd Absent

Where this item goes next how to read these

Read the original: pages 48–91 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

F-4

A resolution accepting a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Proposal in the amount of $12,784,022 from Ric-Man Construction Florida, Inc. (Ric-Man) for construction phase services for the Beach Drive and North Shore Dr. NE Watermain Replacement Project; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute the First Amendment to the Design Build Agreement between the City of St. Petersburg, Florida and Ric-Man dated February 26, 2025 to incorporate the GMP Proposal into the Agreement; rescinding unencumbered appropriations in the Water Resources Capital Projects Fund (4003) in the amount of $527,000 from the ASM Computer HW & SW Repl/Enha FY26 Project (21408), $3,757,022 from the LST Engineering Rehab/Replace FY26 Project (21433), and $8,500,000 from the LST Rehab/Replace FY26 Project (21434); approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $12,784,022 from the increase in the unappropriated balance of the Water Resources Capital Projects Fund (4003), resulting from the above rescissions, to the DIS Beach Dr Main Replacement FY23 Project (19547) to provide funding for this GMP Proposal; and providing an effective date. (ECID Project No. 23151-100, Oracle No. 19547)

Amounts named in this item $12,784,022, $527,000, $3,757,022, $8,500,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

What the city recorded 2026-165 — 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. Yes
  • Richie Floyd Absent

Where this item goes next how to read these

Read the original: pages 110–158 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

F-5

A Resolution accepting Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Proposal No. 1 dated March 19, 2026 in the amount of $9,664,855.76 from Ric-Man Construction Florida, Inc. (Ric- Man) for early equipment procurement services for the Shore Acres Resiliency Infrastructure Project; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute the First Amendment to the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Agreement with a GMP between the City of St. Petersburg, Florida and Ric-Man to incorporate GMP Proposal No. 1 into the agreement and modify other necessary provisions; approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $1,000,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Stormwater Drainage Capital Projects Fund (4013) to the Connecticut Ave NE & Vicinity Resiliency SDI FY23 Project (19207) to provide for the necessary funding for GMP Proposal No. 1 and other engineering project management costs, contingency and other soft costs; and providing an effective date. (ECID Project No. 22033-110; Oracle No. 19207)

Amounts named in this item $9,664,855.76, $1,000,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

What the city recorded 2026-166 — 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. Yes
  • Richie Floyd Absent

Where this item goes next how to read these

Read the original: pages 159–172 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

G New Business

G-1

Respectfully requesting a referral to the Health, Energy, Resilience and Sustainability Committee or other relevant committee for a presentation and discussion regarding the impact of House Bill 1217 on the Integrated Sustainability Action Plan (ISAP). (Council Member Gabbard)

What the city recorded Refer to HERS — 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. Yes
  • Richie Floyd Absent

Where this item goes next how to read these

  • Referred to Health, Energy, Resilience and Sustainability no meeting of this committee is in our archive, so there is nothing to open

Read the original: pages 173–183 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

G-2

Respectfully requesting City Council approval of a resolution supporting the development of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) and urging Congress to include dredging of canals in St. Petersburg for flood mitigation in the WRDA. (Council Member Gabbard)

What the city recorded 2026-167 — 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. Yes
  • Richie Floyd Absent

Where this item goes next how to read these

Read the original: pages 184–188 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

H Council Committee Reports

H-1

April 9, 2026 Housing, Land Use & Transportation Committee - Action Item 4 (a) Respectfully requesting the Administration move forward with the scope of work for phase two of the ULI Tampa Bay study of the Historic Gas Plant site within the next two weeks and provide an email update to City Council

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

What we recorded it as Approved

Recorded tally 6 yes, 1 no, 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 No
  • Gina Driscoll Yes
  • Corey Givens Jr. Yes
  • Richie Floyd Absent

Read the original: pages 189–191 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

I Legal

I-1

A resolution approving the settlement of the lawsuit of Charlotte Abigail Hefte v. City of St. Petersburg, Pinellas County Circuit Court, Case No. 25-005613-CI and providing an effective date.

What the city recorded 2026-163 — 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. Yes
  • Richie Floyd Absent

Where this item goes next how to read these

Read the original: pages 192–194 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

J Public Hearings and Quasi-Judicial Proceedings - 5:01 P.M.

J-2

Confirming Preliminary Assessment for Building Securing Number SEC 1296 First Reading and First Public Hearings Setting May 14, 2026 as the second reading and second public hearing date for the following proposed Ordinance(s).

What the city recorded 2026-169 — 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. Yes
  • Richie Floyd Absent

Where this item goes next how to read these

Read the original: pages 202–208 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

J-3

Ordinance 633-H, amending the St. Petersburg City Code creating a new Section 16.30.060 – Transit Oriented Development Overlay; providing for Transit Oriented Development Districts; including establishment of the SunRunner BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) Overlay; providing for station area types and descriptions; providing standards for development, design, and parking; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.

What the city recorded Approved as amended 633-H 2026-167 — the city's own words, exactly as printed

What we recorded it as Approved as amended , as amended

Recorded tally 6 yes, 1 absent — as printed on the city's action agenda

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

Where this item goes next how to read these

Read the original: pages 209–317 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

Agenda text, item numbers, recorded tallies, and the city's own wording for what happened are mirrored from the City of St. Petersburg's published agenda and action-taken documents, and are not written by us. Values with a dotted underline are ours: we derived them, and each links to the methodology that defines it. Nothing on this page is machine-written prose.