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City Council, May 14, 2026

Regular meeting

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

48 items on the agenda. 9 of them have a recorded vote. 11 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 award of blanket purchase agreements with Tampa Spring Co., AAET Corp. dba Wills Starter & Alternator Service, Altec Industries, Inc., Atlas Hydraulics, Inc., EFE, Inc., Environmental Products Group, Inc., Fleetpride, Inc., Graphic Designs International LLC, Maher Chevrolet, Inc., Nextran Truck Centers Midwest, Inc., Parts Authority, LLC, Smith Equipment & Supply Co., Tampa Crane & Body Acquisition, LLC, Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC, US Wholesale Pipe & Tube, LLC, Walker Ford Co Inc, Enforcement One, Inc., South Florida Emergency Vehicles, LLC, and Florida Kenworth, LLC, to add to the existing pool of qualified vendors for automotive replacement parts and accessories, for the Fleet Management Department.

Read the original: pages 734–742 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-A-2

Approving the purchase of three replacement fire apparatus units from Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC for the Fire Rescue Department at a total cost of $6,001,350; rescinding unencumbered appropriations in the Public Safety Capital Improvement Fund (3025) in the amount of $265 from the Fire Engine 6/F496 Replacement Project (21236) and $3,245 from the Ladder Truck 4/F423 Replacement Project (21238); approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $371,014 from the unappropriated balance of the Public Safety Capital Improvement Fund (3025), partially resulting from the above rescissions, to the Fire Engine 9/F489 Replacement Project (21237); and providing and effective date.

Amounts named in this item $6,001,350, $265, $3,245, $371,014 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 743–749 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-A-4

Approving an increase in allocation for office furniture with American Interiors-Orlando, LLC, Bold Holdings, LLC, BOS of Florida, Inc. dba BOS Tampa, Commercial Design Services, Contract Furniture, Inc, Interior Fusion, LLC, Staples Contract & Commercial LLC, and Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises, Inc. dba PRI Enterprises, for citywide use, in the amount of $1,000,000.

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

Read the original: pages 761–766 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-A-5

Approving an increase in allocation for electrical maintenance and repair services with Everingham Electric, Inc and LEW Electrical Services, LLC, for citywide use, in the amount of $1,000,000.

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

Read the original: pages 767–772 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-A-6

Approving an agreement with the Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College for police cadet training, for the Police Department; and requesting a waiver of Procurement Code Section 2-193(a) pursuant to Procurement Code Section 2-210, to authorize the agreement in an amount not to exceed $738,450.

Amounts named in this item $738,450 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 773–778 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-A-7

Accepting a proposal from Stem Xposure Inc. for a hands-on afterschool program (The Genius Lab), for the Mayor's Office, for a three-year contract amount of $750,000.

Amounts named in this item $750,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 779–785 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-A-8

A Resolution accepting a Guaranteed Maximum Price (“GMP”) proposal dated March 24, 2026 in the amount of $2,131,538 by Archer Western Construction, LLC (“Archer Western”) for construction phase services for the Washington Terrace 36” Water Main Project; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute a Construction Manager at Risk agreement with a GMP between the City of St. Petersburg, Florida and Archer Western for the project; and providing an effective date. (ECID Project No. 26156-130; Oracle No. 21676)

Amounts named in this item $2,131,538 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 786–794 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-A-9

A resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute a three-year agreement in the amount of $1,026,292.82 between the School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, and the City of St Petersburg for the continuation of the School Resource Officer Program in the public school system of Pinellas County, and to execute all other documents necessary to effectuate this transaction; and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $1,026,292.82 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 795–809 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-4

Approving an increase in allocation for management services for after-school youth employment, and summer youth intern programs for the Economic and Workforce Development Department in the amount of $230,000.

Amounts named in this item $230,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 826–831 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-5

Accepting a bid from All County Electric, Inc. for equipment inspection and repairs, variable speed motor controls for the Water Resources Department, in the amount of $225,000.

Amounts named in this item $225,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 832–843 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-6

Resolutions approving the issuance of the Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Historic Properties for the following property and forwarding to the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners: (a) A Resolution of the St. Petersburg City Council approving the Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the Mathis Residence located at 7321 3rd Avenue North, a Local Historic Landmark listed in the St. Petersburg Register of Historic Places, recommending that the Pinellas County Board of Commissioners approve an exemption to the County Ad Valorem Tax approving execution of a Historic Preservation Property Tax Exemption Covenant; and providing an effective date. (AVT 23-90400002) (b) A Resolution of the St. Petersburg City Council approving the Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for the property located at 3243 8th Avenue Northeast, a contributing property to the Kenwood Section Northwest Kenwood Local Historic District listed in the St. Petersburg Register of Historic Places, recommending that the Pinellas County Board of Commissioners approve an exemption to the County Ad Valorem Tax approving execution of a Historic Preservation Property Tax Exemption Covenant; and providing an effective date. (AVT 24-90400002)

Read the original: pages 844–898 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-7

A resolution authorizing the donation and accession of two framed drawings by artist Alex Klahm into the Public Art Collection; authorizing the Mayor or his Designee to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this transaction; and providing an effective date.

Read the original: pages 899–914 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 a License Agreement with Arthur P. Bochner and Carolyn S. Ellis, as Co-Trustees of the Arthur P. Bochner and Carolyn S. Ellis Trust, U/T/D December 27, 2001, for the use of a portion of City-owned property located in Safety Harbor, Florida, for the City’s 36 -inch Water Transmission Main and to maintain fencing for a period of five (5) years at an aggregate fee of $250.00 for the entire term, subject to certain terms and conditions; authorizing the execution of all documents necessary to effectuate same; and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $250 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 915–924 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 Agreements with the School Board of Pinellas County to allow joint use of playground equipment and other related improvements constructed by the City of St. Petersburg within Lynch Elementary School located at 1901 71st Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida, and Westgate Elementary School located at 3560 58th Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida, for a period of five (5) years, subject to certain terms and conditions; authorizing the Mayor, or his designee, to execute all documents necessary to effectuate same, including but not limited to, subsequent renewals; and providing an effective date.

Read the original: pages 925–934 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-10

A resolution adopting Rules and Regulations and Minimum Standards for the Albert Whitted Airport; and providing an effective date. (Pulled to Reports as F-3)

C-B-11

A resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute assignment, assumption and amendment agreements, as needed, for certain existing contracts of Big 3 Entertainment, LLC needed for the operation of the Mahaffey Theater by the City of St. Petersburg; approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $460,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Mahaffey Theater Operating Fund (1201) to the Enterprise Facilities Department, Mahaffey Administration Division (282-1817); and providing an effective date. (Pulled to Reports as F-2)

Amounts named in this item $460,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

C-B-12

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to Task Order No. 21-06-AECOM/W(A), as amended, to the architect/engineering agreement dated August 15, 2021, as amended, between the City of St. Petersburg, Florida and AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (A/E) for A/E to provide continued project management services, data collection and review, GIS Support, hydraulic model development, model results and recommendations deliverable, a memorandum of findings, and meetings and coordination related to the Lealman's Creek Crossing Replacement of 48 TM Evaluation Project in an amount not to exceed $94,740.14; providing that the total Task Order, as amended, shall not exceed $339,071.45 (ECID Project No. 23156-100; Oracle No. 19721); and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $94,740.14, $339,071.45 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 935–952 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-13

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 21-09-AECOM/W(A), as amended, to the architect/engineering agreement dated August 5, 2021, as amended, between the City of St. Petersburg, Florida and AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (“A/E”) for A/E to provide continued project management services, continued roadway design updates to include paving, demolition, roadway sections, ADA ramps, stripping, autoturn and signal timing, an engineer’s estimate, and continued construction manager coordination services related to the 6th Ave S Infrastructure and Streetscape Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed $85,970.91; providing that the total Task Order, as amended, shall not exceed $291,251.67 (ECID Project No. 25194-130; Oracle Nos. 14157 and 21124); and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $85,970.91, $291,251.67 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 953–969 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-14

A resolution confirming the Mayor's appointments and re-appointments of Julie Gardei and Michael Bindman as regular members of the Nuisance Abatement Board to serve the remainder of unexpired three-year terms ending December 31, 2028, Charles Mullaney and Deirdre Crudup as regular members of the Nuisance Abatement Board to serve the remainder of unexpired three-year terms ending December 31, 2026, and Elvin Quinones and Frank Meyers as alternate members of the Nuisance Abatement Board to serve the remainder of unexpired three-year terms ending December 31, 2028; and providing an effective date.

Read the original: pages 970–976 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-15

A resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to accept HOME American Rescue Allocation Plan (HOME-ARP) funding in the amount of $4,561 from the U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development (HUD), approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $4,561 from the increase in the unappropriated balance of the HOME-ARPA Fund (1116), resulting from these additional grant revenues, to the Housing and Community Development Department, Housing Administration Division (082-1089).

Amounts named in this item $4,561 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 977–982 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-16

A resolution approving a transfer in the amount of $153,000 from the Technology and Infrastructure Fund (5019) to the General Capital Improvement Fund (3001); approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $153,000, from the increase in the unappropriated balance of the General Capital Improvement Fund (3001) resulting from the above transfer, to the CRAC Unit Replacement Project (21580); and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $153,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 983–987 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-17

A resolution approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $17,428 from the unappropriated balance of the Federal Justice Forfeiture Fund (1602) to the Police Department, Federal Justice Forfeiture Division (140-2858) for purchase of an OSCR360 capture kit and software; and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $17,428 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 988–991 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-18

A resolution calling for a non-partisan municipal primary election for the nomination of candidates for Mayor and City Council Members representing Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8.

C-B-19

Approving a contract with the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections for support services for the 2026 Primary Election. (Deleted)

C-B-20

A resolution approving the second amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement between the City of St. Petersburg, Florida and BDO Government Services, LLC dated September 4,2025 for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG- DR) program implementation services to address Consultants responsibilities for the administration and management of duplication of benefit gap funding provided by or on behalf of program beneficiaries; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute the second amendment; and providing an effective date.

Read the original: pages 992–1031 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-26

Approving a resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to accept an award in the amount of $4,920 from AARP Tampa Bay to support fitness programming at the AARP sponsored outdoor fitness park located at Booker Creek Park; to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this transaction; approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $4,920 from the increase in the unappropriated balance of the General Fund (0001), resulting from these grant revenues, to the Parks and Recreation Department, Healthy St. Pete Division (190-1587), FitLot FY26 Project (TBD); and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $4,920 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 1061–1065 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

C-B-27

Approving the purchase of a 210KW diesel generator from GenServe LLC for the Fire Rescue Department utilizing Florida Sheriff's Association contract FSA23-EQU21.0 at a total cost not to exceed $124,447; authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this transaction; approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $93,335 from the increase in the unappropriated balance of the General Fund (0001), resulting from grant revenues to be received from the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management on a cost-reimbursement basis, to the Fire Rescue Department, Fire Administration Division (150-1485), Fire HQ Generator Project (21682); and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $124,447, $93,335 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

Read the original: pages 1066–1071 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

Ordinance 637-H, An Ordinance Amending City Code Chapter 4 – Animals to Designate the City of St. Petersburg as a Bird Sanctuary

What the city recorded 637-H (PH- 5/28/26) — 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 May 28, 2026

Recorded tally 6 yes, 2 absent — as printed on the city's action agenda

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

Read the original: pages 20–26 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

F Reports

F-2

A resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute assignment, assumption and amendment agreements, as needed, for certain existing contracts of Big 3 Entertainment, LLC needed for the operation of the Mahaffey Theater by the City of St. Petersburg; approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $460,000 from the unappropriated balance of the Mahaffey Theater Operating Fund (1201) to the Enterprise Facilities Department, Mahaffey Administration Division (282-1817); and providing an effective date.

Amounts named in this item $460,000 — figures read out of the item's own text (how)

What the city recorded 2026-198 (as amended) — the city's own words, exactly as printed

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

Recorded tally 6 yes, 2 absent — as printed on the city's action agenda

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

Where this item goes next how to read these

Read the original: pages 37–42 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

F-3

A resolution adopting Rules and Regulations and Minimum Standards for the Albert Whitted Airport; and providing an effective date. 3

What the city recorded 2026-199 — the city's own words, exactly as printed

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

Recorded tally 6 yes, 2 absent — as printed on the city's action agenda

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

Where this item goes next how to read these

Read the original: pages 43–132 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

G New Business

G-1

Respectfully requesting a referral to the Public Services and Infrastructure Committee, or other relevant committee, for a discussion on one-day permitting for certain small residential projects and 365-day Annual Facility Permits for certain routine projects in commercial properties. (Council Member Driscoll)

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

What we recorded it as Referred

Recorded tally 6 yes, 2 absent — as printed on the city's action agenda

  • Copley Gerdes Yes
  • Brandi Gabbard Absent
  • Mike Harting Yes
  • Lisset Hanewicz Absent
  • Deborah Figgs-Sanders Yes
  • Gina Driscoll Yes
  • Corey Givens Jr. Yes
  • 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 133–135 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

G-2

Respectfully requesting a referral to the Youth and Family Services Committee for a presentation from EverForward regarding their youth programming and community impact. (Council Member Gerdes)

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

What we recorded it as Referred

Recorded tally 6 yes, 2 absent — as printed on the city's action agenda

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

Where this item goes next how to read these

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

Read the original: pages 136–138 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

J Public Hearings and Quasi-Judicial Proceedings

J-1

Ordinance 634-H, 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.

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 Absent
  • Gina Driscoll Yes
  • Corey Givens Jr. Yes
  • Richie Floyd Yes

Where this item goes next how to read these

Read the original: pages 139–145 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

J-2

Ordinance 635-H, 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. Second Reading and Second Public Hearings- 5:01 p.m.

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 Absent
  • Gina Driscoll Yes
  • Corey Givens Jr. Yes
  • Richie Floyd Yes

Where this item goes next how to read these

Read the original: pages 146–163 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. Quasi-Judicial Proceedings - can be heard anytime after 1:30 p.m. Swearing in of witnesses. Representatives of City Administration, the applicant/appellant, opponents, and members of the public who wish to speak at the public hearing must declare 4 that he or she will testify truthfully by taking an oath or affirmation in the following form: "Do you swear or affirm that the evidence you are about to give will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?" The oath or affirmation will be administered prior to the presentation of testimony and will be administered in mass to those who wish to speak. Persons who submit cards to speak after the administration of the oath, who have not been previously sworn, will be sworn prior to speaking. For detailed procedures to be followed for Quasi-Judicial Proceedings, please see yellow sheet attached to this agenda.

What the city recorded Approved 633-H (as amended after first reading) Refer to HERS — the city's own words, exactly as printed

What we recorded it as Approved as amended , as amended

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

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

Where this item goes next how to read these

  • Ordinance 633-H see the meeting of April 16, 2026
  • 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 164–298 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

J-4

Appeal of the Development Review Commission (DRC) approval of a site plan to construct a phased 619-unit multi-family development; 3200 34th Street South (City File 25-31000013).

What the city recorded 2026-200 Appeal Denied — the city's own words, exactly as printed

What we recorded it as Denied

Recorded tally 1 yes, 6 no, 1 absent — as printed on the city's action agenda

  • Copley Gerdes No
  • Brandi Gabbard Absent
  • Mike Harting No
  • Lisset Hanewicz No
  • Deborah Figgs-Sanders Yes
  • Gina Driscoll No
  • Corey Givens Jr. No
  • Richie Floyd No

Where this item goes next how to read these

  • Resolution 2026-200 we hold no other meeting recording this number, so there is nothing to open

Read the original: pages 299–733 of the city's agenda packet (why we cite a page range)

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