Public Notices and Hearings

CITY OF CLEARWATER
NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT

The City of Clearwater proposes to adopt the following ordinance:

ORDINANCE NO. 9860-26

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE CLEARWATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY AMENDING THE QUALITY PLACES CHAPTER TO ESTABLISH A NEW PLANNED REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PRD) OVERLAY FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORY WHICH SETS FORTH RESIDENTIAL, NONRESIDENTIAL, MIXED-USE AND IMPERVIOUS SURFACE RATIO (ISR) BONUSES; AMEND THE RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL), RESIDENTIAL URBAN (RU), RESIDENTIAL LOW MEDIUM (RLM), RESIDENTIAL HIGH (RH), RESIDENTIAL/OFFICE GENERAL (R/OG), COMMERCIAL GENERAL (CG), AND INSTITUTIONAL (I) FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORIES TO INCORPORATE BONUSES FOR QUALIFYING DEVELOPMENT IN THE PLANNED REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT OVERLAY; ADD POLICIES REQUIRING THE PORTIONS OF THE NORTH GREENWOOD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA) BE DESIGNATED WITH PLANNED REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT OVERLAY ON THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP, AND REFERRING TO A NEW NORTH GREENWOOD COMMUNITY OVERLAY DISTRICT ON THE ZONING ATLAS; ADD POLICIES ADDRESSING NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES AND USES AND PROVIDE FOR TERMINATION OF NONCONFORMITIES THROUGH A PROCESS ESTABLISHED IN THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE; UPDATE EXISTING POLICIES FOR CONSISTENCY WITH CHANGES;CERTIFYING CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROPER ADVERTISEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Schedule of Public Hearings:

• Tuesday, January 20, 2026 before the Community Development Board, at 1:00 p.m.
• Thursday, February 19, 2026 before the City Council (1^st Reading), at 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, March 5, 2026 before the City Council (2^nd Reading), at 6:00 p.m.

(or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard)

All public hearings on the ordinance will be held in the City Council Chambers, Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave, Clearwater, Florida. CPA2025-10001  Assigned Planner Lauren Matzke, AICP, (727) 444-8702

Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board or Council, with respect to any matter considered at such hearings, will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based per Florida Statute 286.0105.

City of Clearwater                                                                                                         Rosemarie Call, MPA, CMC

P.O. Box 4748                                                                                                            City Clerk

Clearwater, FL  33758-4748

A COPY OF THIS AD IN LARGE PRINT IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DEPT.  ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY REQUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, SHOULD CALL THE OFFICIAL RECORDS AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DEPT. WITH THEIR REQUEST AT (727) 562-4093.

To learn more about presenting to Clearwater boards and City Council, go to

http://clearwater.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=11 and click on "Resident Engagement Video." You can also check the informational video out from any Clearwater public library

CITY OF CLEARWATER PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
LAND USE PLAN AND ZONING ATLAS AMENDMENTS

NOTE: All persons wishing to address an item need to be present at the BEGINNING of the Community Development Board meeting.  Those cases that are not contested by the applicant, staff, neighboring property owners, etc. will be placed on a consent agenda and approved by a single vote at the beginning of the meeting.

The City of Clearwater, Florida, proposes to adopt the following ordinances:

ORDINANCE NO. 9861-26

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY, TO APPLY THE PLANNED REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PRD) OVERLAY AS AN OVERLAY CATEGORY IN ADDITION TO THE EXISTING RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL), RESIDENTIAL URBAN (RU), RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM (RM), RESIDENTIAL HIGH (RH), COMMERCIAL GENERAL (CG), INSTITUTIONAL (I), RESIDENTIAL/OFFICE GENERAL (R/OG), AND INDUSTRIAL LIMITED (IL) FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORIES FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF LAND KNOWN AS THE NORTH GREENWOOD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (CRA), AND EXCLUDING THOSE PORTIONS OF THE NORTH GREENWOOD CRA WHICH ARE DESIGNATED WITH THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD), RECREATION/OPEN SPACE (R/OS), PRESERVATION (P), AND WATER FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORIES, AS MORE SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT “A”AND AS DEPICTED IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT “B”, ALL WITHIN THE CITY OF CLEARWATER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Schedule of Public Hearings:

• Tuesday, January 20, 2026 before the Community Development Board, at 1:00 p.m.
• Thursday, February 19, 2026 before the City Council (1^st Reading), at 6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, March 5, 2026 before the City Council (2^nd Reading), at 6:00 p.m.

All public hearings on the ordinances will be held in City Council Chambers, Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater, Florida. (Multiple properties/owners.)  LUP2025-11005  Assigned Planner Lauren Matzke, AICP, (727) 444- 8702

Interested parties may appear and be heard at the hearing or file written notice of approval or objection with the Planning and Development Director or City Clerk prior to the hearing.  Any person who decides to appeal any decision made by the Board or Council, with respect to any matter considered at such hearings, will need to request a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based per Florida Statute 286.0105.  Community Development Code Sec 4-206 states that party status shall be granted by the Board in quasi-judicial cases if the person requesting such status demonstrates that s/he is substantially affected.  Party status entitles parties to personally testify, present evidence, argument and witnesses, cross-examine witnesses, appeal the decision and speak on reconsideration requests, and needs to be requested and obtained during the case discussion before the CDB.

An oath will be administered swearing in all persons giving testimony in quasi-judicial public hearing cases.  If you wish to speak at the meeting, please wait to be recognized, then state and spell your name and provide your address.  Persons without party status speaking before the CDB shall be limited to three minutes unless an individual is representing a group in which case the Chairperson may authorize a reasonable amount of time up to 10 minutes.  The Community Development Board will review the case and make a recommendation to the City Council for final disposition.

Five days prior to the CDB meeting, staff reports and recommendations on the above requests will be available for review by interested parties between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weekdays, at the City of Clearwater, Planning and Development Department, 100 S. Myrtle Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756.  Please contact the Planning Department 562-4567 to discuss any questions or concerns about the project and/or to better understand the proposal.

Lauren Matzke, AICP                                                                                                         Rosemarie Call, MPA, CMC

Planning and Development Director                                                                            City Clerk

City of Clearwater

P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748

A COPY OF THIS AD IN LARGE PRINT IS AVAILABLE IN OFFICIAL RECORDS & LEGISLATIVE SERVICES.  ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY REQUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING SHOULD CALL (727) 562-4093 WITH THEIR REQUEST.

CITY OF CLEARWATER
NOTICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS

The Community Development Board of the City of Clearwater, Florida, will hold public hearings on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Avenue, Clearwater, Florida, to consider the following request(s):

NOTE: All persons wishing to address an item need to be present at the BEGINNING of the meeting.  Those cases that are not contested by the applicant or staff will be placed on a consent agenda and approved by a single vote at the beginning of the meeting unless a Board member or member of the public requests the item to be removed and placed on the regular agenda.

E  & T WINNING INVESTMENTS LLC is requesting Flexible Development approval for the conversion to retail sales and services (wellness clinic) in the Office (O) District as a Comprehensive Infill Redevelopment Project for the property at 611 Druid Road E., Suites 305 and 306. The existing building does not exceed 30 feet in height and includes 301 off-street parking spaces. Requested is flexibility for the use. (Community Development Code Section 2-1004.A.).

Parcel Number:            16-29-15-22620-000-3050/16-29-15-22620-000-3060

Case Number:              FLD2025-09023

Assigned Planner:       Melissa Hauck-Baker, (727) 444-8769

Interested parties may appear and be heard at the hearing or file written notice of support or objection with the Planning and Development Director or City Clerk prior to the hearing.  If attending the hearing, there are two capacities in which you may participate in the meeting. One is to provide comments during the public hearing and the other is to request and obtain party status (quasi-judicial cases - FLD case numbers). If the CDB grants you party status, you may personally testify, present evidence, argument and witnesses, cross-examine witnesses, appeal the decision and speak on reconsideration requests.

For more information, please review the Clearwater Citizens Guide to Community Development Board Hearings https://www.myclearwater.com/communitydevelopmentboard

The Community Development Board agenda is available online 15 calendar days prior to the meeting at myclearwater.com/agendas. Application materials, supporting documents, and plan sets, as applicable, may be reviewed for any request(s) through the agenda. Five days prior to the meeting, the staff report(s) and recommendation(s) will also be available for review online and at the City of Clearwater, Planning and Development Department, at the Municipal Services Building, 100 South Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, Florida which is open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Please contact the assigned planner at (727) 562-4567 with questions about the proposed project

Lauren Matzke, AICP                                                                   Rosemarie Call, MPA, MMC

Planning and Development Director                                               City Clerk

City of Clearwater

P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748

NOTE:  Applicant or representative must be present at the hearing.

A COPY OF THIS AD IN LARGE PRINT IS AVAILABLE IN OFFICIAL RECORDS AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES.  ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY REQUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING SHOULD CALL (727) 562-4093 WITH THEIR REQUEST.

CITY OF CLEARWATER
NOTICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS

The Community Development Board of the City of Clearwater, Florida, will hold public hearings on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Avenue, Clearwater, Florida, to consider the following request(s):

NOTE: All persons wishing to address an item need to be present at the BEGINNING of the meeting.  Those cases that are not contested by the applicant or staff will be placed on a consent agenda and approved by a single vote at the beginning of the meeting unless a Board member or member of the public requests the item to be removed and placed on the regular agenda.

Clearwater Beach Investments, LLC is requesting Flexible Development approval for an existing two-unit resort attached dwelling in the Tourist (T) zoning district and the Old Florida District of Beach by Design for the property located at 26 Heilwood Street. The building does not exceed 20 feet in height and includes two off-street parking spaces. Requested is flexibility for reduced front and side setbacks and reduced interior landscaping and landscape buffers along the property lines through a Comprehensive Landscape Program. (Community Development Code Section 2-803.L, Section 3-1202.G. and Beach by Design, Section II.A.6.a.).

Parcel Number:            05-29-15-16362-005-0110

Case Number:              FLD2025-08021

Assigned Planner:       Melissa Hauck-Baker, (727) 444-8769

Interested parties may appear and be heard at the hearing or file written notice of support or objection with the Planning and Development Director or City Clerk prior to the hearing.  If attending the hearing, there are two capacities in which you may participate in the meeting. One is to provide comments during the public hearing and the other is to request and obtain party status (quasi-judicial cases - FLD case numbers). If the CDB grants you party status, you may personally testify, present evidence, argument and witnesses, cross-examine witnesses, appeal the decision and speak on reconsideration requests.

For more information, please review the Clearwater Citizens Guide to Community Development Board Hearings https://www.myclearwater.com/communitydevelopmentboard

The Community Development Board agenda is available online 15 calendar days prior to the meeting at myclearwater.com/agendas. Application materials, supporting documents, and plan sets, as applicable, may be reviewed for any request(s) through the agenda. Five days prior to the meeting, the staff report(s) and recommendation(s) will also be available for review online and at the City of Clearwater, Planning and Development Department, at the Municipal Services Building, 100 South Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, Florida which is open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Please contact the assigned planner at (727) 562-4567 with questions about the proposed project

Lauren Matzke, AICP                                                                   Rosemarie Call, MPA, MMC

Planning and Development Director                                               City Clerk

City of Clearwater

P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748

NOTE:  Applicant or representative must be present at the hearing.

A COPY OF THIS AD IN LARGE PRINT IS AVAILABLE IN OFFICIAL RECORDS AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES.  ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY REQUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING SHOULD CALL (727) 562-4093 WITH THEIR REQUEST.

CITY OF CLEARWATER
NOTICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS

The Community Development Board of the City of Clearwater, Florida, will hold public hearings on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Avenue, Clearwater, Florida, to consider the following request(s):

NOTE: All persons wishing to address an item need to be present at the BEGINNING of the meeting.  Those cases that are not contested by the applicant or staff will be placed on a consent agenda and approved by a single vote at the beginning of the meeting unless a Board member or member of the public requests the item to be removed and placed on the regular agenda.

James and Christina Brzycki is requesting an Appeal of a denial of a Minimum Standard Development (Tree Removal Permit) in the Medium High Density Residential (MHDR) District for the property located at 1934 Marlington Way. Requested is approval to remove a shade tree (Live Oak) adjacent to the southeast property line and replace with two accent trees (Crepe Mrytle) adjacent to the southwest property line. (Community Development Code Sections 3-1205 B.2.a. and 4-501.A.4.).

Parcel Number:            06-29-16-58470-000-0310

Case Number:              APP2025-12001

Assigned Planner:       Ted Kozak, AICP, (727) 444-8941

Interested parties may appear and be heard at the hearing or file written notice of support or objection with the Planning and Development Director or City Clerk prior to the hearing.  If attending the hearing, there are two capacities in which you may participate in the meeting. One is to provide comments during the public hearing and the other is to request and obtain party status (quasi-judicial cases - FLD case numbers). If the CDB grants you party status, you may personally testify, present evidence, argument and witnesses, cross-examine witnesses, appeal the decision and speak on reconsideration requests.

For more information, please review the Clearwater Citizens Guide to Community Development Board Hearings https://www.myclearwater.com/communitydevelopmentboard

The Community Development Board agenda is available online 15 calendar days prior to the meeting at myclearwater.com/agendas. Application materials, supporting documents, and plan sets, as applicable, may be reviewed for any request(s) through the agenda. Five days prior to the meeting, the staff report(s) and recommendation(s) will also be available for review online and at the City of Clearwater, Planning and Development Department, at the Municipal Services Building, 100 South Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, Florida which is open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Please contact the assigned planner at (727) 562-4567 with questions about the proposed project.

Lauren Matzke, AICP                                                                   Rosemarie Call, MPA, MMC

Planning and Development Director                                               City Clerk

YOU ARE BEING SENT THIS NOTICE IF YOU ARE THE APPLICANT OR OWN PROPERTY WITHIN 300 FEET OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY

City of Clearwater

P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748

NOTE:  Applicant or representative must be present at the hearing.

A COPY OF THIS AD IN LARGE PRINT IS AVAILABLE IN OFFICIAL RECORDS AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES.  ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY REQUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING SHOULD CALL (727) 562-4093 WITH THEIR REQUEST.

Ad Dates: January 7, 2026, February 4, 2026, & February 18, 2026

CITY OF CLEARWATER
NOTICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD PUBLIC HEARINGS

The Community Development Board of the City of Clearwater, Florida, will hold public hearings on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Avenue, Clearwater, Florida, to consider the following request(s):

NOTE: All persons wishing to address an item need to be present at the BEGINNING of the meeting.  Those cases that are not contested by the applicant or staff will be placed on a consent agenda and approved by a single vote at the beginning of the meeting unless a Board member or member of the public requests the item to be removed and placed on the regular agenda.

Owners (Receiving Site): Ogand, LLC; Owners (Sending Site): Clearwater JV II, LLC is requesting Flexible Development approval to add one resort attached dwelling unit through a transfer of development rights as part of a proposed six resort attached dwelling units in the Tourist (T) zoning district and the Old Florida District of Beach by Design for the property located at 612 Bay Esplanade. The building will not exceed 55 feet in height and includes nine off-street parking spaces. Requested is flexibility for the use, from front setback requirements, and reduced interior landscaping and landscape buffers along the property lines through a Comprehensive Landscape Program. (Community Development Code Sections 2-803.L, 3-1202.D., E. and G., Article 4, Division 14 and Beach by Design).

Parcel Number:            05-29-15-54756-079-0110 / 05-29-15-83919-000-0001 

Case Number:              FLD2025-07017/TDR2025-07001

Assigned Planner:       Melissa Hauck-Baker, (727) 444-8769

Interested parties may appear and be heard at the hearing or file written notice of support or objection with the Planning and Development Director or City Clerk prior to the hearing.  If attending the hearing, there are two capacities in which you may participate in the meeting. One is to provide comments during the public hearing and the other is to request and obtain party status (quasi-judicial cases - FLD case numbers). If the CDB grants you party status, you may personally testify, present evidence, argument and witnesses, cross-examine witnesses, appeal the decision and speak on reconsideration requests.

For more information, please review the Clearwater Citizens Guide to Community Development Board Hearings https://www.myclearwater.com/communitydevelopmentboard

The Community Development Board agenda is available online 15 calendar days prior to the meeting at myclearwater.com/agendas. Application materials, supporting documents, and plan sets, as applicable, may be reviewed for any request(s) through the agenda. Five days prior to the meeting, the staff report(s) and recommendation(s) will also be available for review online and at the City of Clearwater, Planning and Development Department, at the Municipal Services Building, 100 South Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, Florida which is open 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Please contact the assigned planner at (727) 562-4567 with questions about the proposed project

Lauren Matzke, AICP                                                                   Rosemarie Call, MPA, MMC

Planning and Development Director                                               City Clerk

City of Clearwater

P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758-4748

NOTE:  Applicant or representative must be present at the hearing.

A COPY OF THIS AD IN LARGE PRINT IS AVAILABLE IN OFFICIAL RECORDS AND LEGISLATIVE SERVICES.  ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY REQUIRING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING SHOULD CALL (727) 562-4093 WITH THEIR REQUEST.

(Posted at 10:42 a.m. Nov. 12, 2025)

The Department of Environmental Protection ("Department") gives notice of agency action of entering into a Consent Order with CITY OF CLEARWATER PUBLIC UTILITIES pursuant to section 120.57(4), Florida Statutes. The Consent Order addresses the unauthorized discharges of approximately 9 million gallons of untreated domestic wastewater; unauthorized discharges of approximately 47 million gallons of partially treated domestic wastewater; the failure to maintain and operate equipment as intended; the failure to report noncompliance events to the Department; and discharging inadequately treated wastewater through the permitted surface water outfalls, at 1605 Harbor Dr, Clearwater, Florida; 3141 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, Florida; and 3290 S.R. 580, Safety Harbor, Florida. The Consent Order is available for public inspection during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, at the Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest District, 13051 N Telecom Pkwy, Temple Terrace, FL.

Persons who are not parties to this Consent Order, but whose substantial interests are affected by it, have a right to petition for an administrative hearing under sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes. Because the administrative hearing process is designed to formulate final agency action, the filing of a petition concerning this Consent Order means that the Department's final action may be different from the position it has taken in the Consent Order.

The petition for administrative hearing must contain all of the following information:

1. The name and address of each agency affected and each agency's file or identification number, if known;
2. The name, address, any e-mail address, any facsimile number, and telephone number of the petitioner, if the petitioner is not represented by an attorney or a qualified representative; the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner's representative, if any, which shall be the address for service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the petitioner's substantial interests will be affected by the agency determination;
3. A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the agency decision;
4. A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so indicate;
5. A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts the petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action;
6. A statement of the specific rules or statutes the petitioner contends require reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action, including an explanation of how the alleged facts relate to the specific rules or statutes; and
7. A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency's proposed action.

The petition must be filed (received) at the Department's Office of General Counsel, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, MS# 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 or received via electronic correspondence at Agency Clerk@floridadep.gov, within 21 days of receipt of this notice. A copy of the petition must also be mailed at the time of filing to the District Office at 13051 N Telecom Pkwy, Temple Terrace, FL. Failure to file a petition within the 21-day period constitutes a person's waiver of the right to request an administrative hearing and to participate as a party to this proceeding under sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes. Within 10- days after filing a petition, a person whose substantial interests are affected by this Consent Order may choose to pursue mediation as an alternative remedy under section 120.573, Florida Statutes. Choosing mediation will not adversely affect such person's right to an administrative hearing if mediation does not result in a settlement. Additional information about the mediation process and procedure is provided in section 120.573, Florida Statutes and Rule 62-110.106(12), Florida Administrative Code.

Read the Consent Order in Full(PDF, 15MB)

Public Notice

Notice is hereby given that the Southwest Florida Water Management District has received Environmental Resource permit application number 904883 from the City of Clearwater, 25 Causeway Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33767. Application received: November 25, 2024. Proposed activity: Commercial. Project name: Clearwater Airpark – Taxilane and Apron Rehabilitation. Project size: 4.91 acres Location: Section(s) 1,12 Township 29 East, Range 15 South, in Pinellas County. Outstanding Florida Water: No. Aquatic preserve: No.

The application is available for public inspection Monday through Friday at 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33637 or through the “Application & Permit Search Tools” function on the District’s website at www.watermatters.org/permits/.

Interested persons may inspect a copy of the application and submit written comments concerning the application. Comments must include the permit application number and be received within 14 days from the date of this notice. If you wish to be notified of intended agency action or an opportunity to request an administrative hearing regarding the application, you must send a written request referencing the permit application number to the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Regulation Bureau, 7601 U.S. Highway 301 North, Tampa, Florida 33637 or submit your request through the District’s website at www.watermatters.org.

The District does not discriminate based on disability. Anyone requiring accommodation under the ADA should contact the Regulation Bureau at (813)985-7481 or 1(800)836-0797, TDD only 1(800)231-6103.

CITY OF CLEARWATER

2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN & FY 2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD & PUBLIC HEARINGS

The City of Clearwater is hereby publishing the proposed 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Annual Action Plan (AAP) to allocate federal funding from the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Consolidated Plan identifies strategic goals to address the needs of low- and moderate-income persons over the next five-year period, which begins on October 1, 2025, and ends on September 30, 2030. The AAP identifies projects and activities to be implemented by the City during FY 2025, which begins on October 1, 2025, and ends on September 30, 2026. CDBG funds are used to provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities to principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. HOME funds are used to foster private sector partnerships with for-profit and non-profit organizations to develop affordable housing.

In addition to the entitlement grant, funding allocations include anticipated program income generated by the City’s Revolving Loan Fund as well as prior-year (i.e., carryover) resources from projects that were either cancelled or completed under budget to be applied toward new projects. The City of Clearwater anticipates an estimated $925,886 in new CDBG funds, $52,900 in CDBG program income, and $367,673 in prior-year CDBG resources. The City also anticipates an estimated $383,226 in new HOME funds, $2,416,313 in HOME program income, and $2,591,861 in prior-year HOME resources. These funds will be programmed to eligible activities under these grant programs.

The list below, organized by strategic goal, captures all proposed projects to be funded with CDBG and HOME resources in FY 2025. Funding for these and other projects are estimated resources only and funding amounts may increase or decrease based upon actual program income, prior-year adjustments, and/or final federal funding allocations. Due to these and other factors, the City of Clearwater reserves the right to add or delete projects and/or adjust funding allocations proportionally.

ESTIMATED RESOURCES

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) – Entitlement                 $925,886

CDBG - Program Income                                                                                       $52,900

CDBG - Prior-Year Resources                                                                               $367,673

HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) – Entitlement                          $383,226

HOME - Program Income                                                                                       $2,416,313

HOME - Prior-Year Resources                                                                                $2,591,861

PROPOSED PROJECTS

Program Administration

CDBG (from Entitlement)                                                                                                      $185,177

CDBG (from Program Income)                                                                                              $5,560

HOME (from Entitlement)                                                                                                      $38,323

HOME (from Program Income)                                                                                              $10,800

Housing

Creation and Preservation of Rental Housing                                                             $3,593,351

Creation and Preservation of Owner-Occupied Housing                                            $1,094,157

Home Purchase Assistance/Loan Processing                                                             $500,000

Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA)                                                                     $285,599

Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Set-Aside                         $57,484

Homelessness

WestCare GulfCoast Florida (A Turning Point Program)                                               $23,147

Metropolitan Ministries (NeighborHOPE Program)                                                       $23,147

Pinellas Opportunity Council (Emergency Assistance Program)                                  $23,147

St. Vincent de Paul Community Kitchen and Resource Center (Facility Improvements)                                                                                                                                                                                                              $105,000

Non-Homeless Special Needs

No projects proposed in FY 2025

Community Development & Public Services

Hispanic Outreach Center (Youth Leadership/Victim Advocacy)                               $23,147

Gulfcoast Legal Services (Housing Legal Services for Homeless Prevention)         $23,147

Hope Villages of America (Senior Wellness Pantry)                                                  $23,147

Hope Villages of America (Food Distribution & Basic Needs Center)                        $85,000

Directions for Living (ADA Accessibility/Doors/Stairwells)                                         $191,340

Mattie Williams Neighborhood Family Center (Power Backup/Generator)                $74,134

TBD-Public Facilities Projects                                                                                    $85,400

Elimination of Slum & Blight (Property Acquisition & Demolition)                               $68,052

Economic Development

Prospera (Technical Assistance for LMI Hispanic Businesses)                                    $20,000

WeeCare dba Upwards Care (Childcare BOOST Program)                                        $19,600

Façade Improvement Program                                                                                     $180,000

The public comment period begins on June 8, 2025, and ends on July 7, 2025. Please send any comments to Dylan Mayeux, Real Estate Coordinator II, City of Clearwater Economic Development and Housing Department, 509 S. East Ave, Suite 227, Clearwater, FL 33756 or via telephone at 727-444-7168 or via email at Dylan.Mayeux@myclearwater.com before 5:00 p.m. on July 7, 2025. A draft copy of the proposed City of Clearwater 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025 Annual Action Plan will be available for public comment beginning June 8, 2025, on the City’s website at https://www.myclearwater.com/My-Government/City-Departments/Economic-Development/Guiding-Documents-Plans-and-Reports. Hard copies will be available at the following locations for review during the public comment period:

Additionally, the City of Clearwater will hold two public hearings to receive comments on the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025 Annual Action Plan prior to submittal to HUD. Both public hearings will be held in City Council Chambers in the Main Library located at 100 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater, FL, 33755. The first public hearing will be a meeting of the Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board (NAHAB) to be held on July 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The second public hearing will be a meeting of the Clearwater City Council to be held on August 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations to effectively participate in these meetings are asked to contact the City Clerk at (727) 444-7151 or rosemarie.call@myclearwater.com in advance.

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF CLEARWATER, FL 

NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY

STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP)PROGRAM FOR FY 2025-2026

The City of Clearwater anticipates receiving $907,085 for fiscal year 2025-2026 funding distributed by Florida Housing Finance Corporation through and operated under the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program. Eligible strategies are: purchase assistance for newly constructed and existing homes, owner occupied rehabilitation, multi-family housing, disaster mitigation and other activities included in its Local Housing Assistance Plan. A copy of the Local Housing Assistance Plan is available from the contact person identified below or via the City’s website www.myclearwater.com/affordablehousing.

These funds will primarily be used to assist eligible homebuyers in the purchase of homes within the city limits of Clearwater. For current homeowners, rehabilitation assistance may be provided to assist with code deficiencies within their dwellings. For disabled households, financial assistance may be provided for modifications to remove barriers and make housing accessible. Acquisition/Rehabilitation/New Construction, loans will made available to eligible sponsors for the acquisition, demolition, site improvement, rehabilitation or new construction of affordable homeownership housing for income-eligible homebuyers. Rental housing, loans will be made available to eligible sponsors for the acquisition, rehabilitation or new construction of affordable rental housing units for income-eligible households.

Applications for funded strategies will be made available between Ju1y, 2025 and June 30, 2026. Preference will be given to persons with special needs as defined in Florida Statute 420.0004(13).

Assistance is available to households whose maximum income is at or below 120% of Area Median Income.  Priority will be given to households at 80% or below Area Median Income.

For further information, contact Ms. Terry Malcolm-Smith at 727-444-4176 or via email at terry.malcolm-smith@myclearwater.com; or in person at the City of Clearwater Economic Development & Housing Department located at 509 S. East Avenue, Suite 227, Clearwater, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA

FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER)

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND AVAILABILITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

The City of Clearwater’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the period spanning October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025 (FY2024-2025), will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on or before December 29, 2025. The CAPER outlines program progress and provides an accounting of all activities undertaken by the City and subrecipients funded through the CDBG and HOME programs.

Under guidelines established by HUD, notice is hereby given that the City will conduct two (2) public hearings on the FY2024-2025 CAPER. The purpose of the public hearings is to receive comments on the City’s efforts in meeting its goals and objectives described in the HUD approved FY2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. The public hearings will be held at the following location and times:

Neighborhood and Affordable Housing Advisory Board (NAHAB) Meeting

City of Clearwater Council Chambers

100 N. Osceola Avenue

Clearwater, FL 33755

November 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.

City Council Meeting

City of Clearwater Council Chambers

100 N. Osceola Avenue

Clearwater, FL 33755

December 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.

The CAPER will also be available for a 15-day public comment period starting November 19, 2025, through December 3, 2025. During that time, the CAPER can be viewed on the City of Clearwater Housing Division website at https://www.myclearwater.com/housing or at the Economic Development & Housing Department, Housing Division, 100 Myrtle Ave, 3rd Floor, Clearwater, Florida 33756. Written comments may be directed to the City of Clearwater, Housing Division, P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, FL 33758. The City will incorporate received comments into the CAPER prior to submission to HUD.

Further information about the report may be obtained by contacting Dylan Mayeux, Acting Housing Manager, Economic Development and Housing Department, at (727) 444-7168 or Dylan.Mayeux@myclearwater.com.

11/05/25

THE CITY OF CLEARWATER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

REQUEST FOR DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA

Effective today, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, notice is hereby given that the City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency (the “CRA”) will be accepting sealed proposals for this Request for Development Proposals (“RFDP”) for thirty (30) days, until 10:00 A.M., Local Time, on Friday, February 13, 2026. Proposals are invited from individuals or groups interested in purchasing all seven properties located at the addresses listed below:

• 205 S Martin Luther King Jr. Ave (Parcel No. 15-29-15-65196-000-0030), consisting of 88,310 square feet.
• Washington Ave S (Parcel No. 15-29-15-65196-000-0035), consisting of 7,850 square feet.
• Washington Ave S (Parcel No. 15-29-15-65196-000-0034), consisting of 7,850 square feet.
• Pierce St (Parcel No. 15-29-15-65196-000-0060), consisting of 4,800 square feet.
• S Martin Luther King Jr. Ave (Parcel No. 15-29-15-65196-000-0061), consisting of 7,500 square feet.
• S Martin Luther King Jr. Ave (Parcel No. 15-29-15-65196-000-0062), consisting of 7,500 square feet.
• 1110 Gould St (Parcel No. 15-29-15-65196-000-0063), consisting of 23,550 square feet.

SUBMIT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS TO: It is recommended that proposals are submitted electronically through our bidding website at https://www.myclearwater.com/business/rfp.  Alternatively, proposers may mail or hand-deliver proposals to the address below:   

City of Clearwater

Finance Department, Procurement Division/RFDP

100 S. Myrtle Ave., 3^rd Floor

Clearwater, FL 33756

No responsibility will attach to the CRA or the City of Clearwater, their employees, or agents for premature opening of a proposal that is not properly addressed and identified.  Email or fax submissions will not be accepted. Late submittals will not be considered.  

Proposals will also be evaluated based on the criteria required by Fla. Stat. § 163.380(2) among other considerations. For questions and more information, please contact the City of Clearwater Procurement Division by email at Purchasing@myclearwater.com or visit the Procurement Division at the address listed above. 

The CRA shall consider all proposals received in a timely manner.  The CRA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities, to re-advertise, and to otherwise conduct this RFDP in the manner it deems to be in the best interests of the public. 

Ad date: 1/14/26

Business Impact Estimate

This form must be posted on the city’s website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published for public hearing.

The following Business Impact Estimate is hereby provided for the following ordinance in accordance with Section 166.041(4), Florida Statutes and represents the City of Clearwater’s good faith estimate of the business impact of said ordinance.

Note:  Business Impact Estimates are not required for the following types of ordinances:

1. Ordinances required for compliance with federal or state law or regulation;
2. Ordinances relating to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
3. Ordinances relating to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
4. Ordinances required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not

   limited to, any federal, state, local, or private grant, or other financial assistance accepted by a municipal government;

5. Emergency ordinances;
6. Ordinances relating to procurement; or
7. Ordinances enacted to implement the following:

a. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in Section 163.3164, Florida Statutes, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act under Section 163.3220-163.3243, Florida Statutes;

b. Comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulation amendments initiated by an application by a private party other than the municipality;

c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes;

d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or

e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

1. Proposed Ordinance title(s):

   ORDINANCE NO. 9828-25

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SEABREEZE STREET APPROXIMATELY 145 FEET EAST OF SUNNY PARK ROAD, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 1408 SEABREEZE STREET, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33756, TOGETHER WITH ABUTTING SEABREEZE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, AND REDEFINING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE SAID ADDITION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   

   ORDINANCE NO. 9829-25

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY, TO DESIGNATE THE LAND USE FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SEABREEZE STREET APPROXIMATELY 145 FEET EAST OF SUNNY PARK ROAD, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 1408 SEABREEZE STREET, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33756, UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

   ORDINANCE NO. 9830-25

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY BY ZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SEABREEZE STREET APPROXIMATELY 145 FEET EAST OF SUNNY PARK ROAD, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 1408 SEABREEZE STREET, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33756, UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LMDR); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

2. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals, and welfare):

   These ordinances propose to annex a residential property into the city of Clearwater, which will promote public health, safety, and welfare by allowing for public utilities and emergency services to be provided by the city to the property.

3. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit business in the City of Clearwater, if any:

   a. An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;

   b. Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible for; and

   c. An estimate of the City of Clearwater’s regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs.

   This annexation is not expected to have a direct economic impact on any private, for-profit businesses in the city including the following: direct compliance costs; new charges or fees; regulatory costs of the city from charges or fees imposed; or other direct economic impacts on other private, for-profit businesses within the city.

4. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances:

   No businesses are likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances.

5. Additional information the governing body deems useful (is any): None.          

Business Impact Estimate

This form must be posted on the city’s website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published for public hearing.

The following Business Impact Estimate is hereby provided for the following ordinance in accordance with Section 166.041(4), Florida Statutes and represents the City of Clearwater’s good faith estimate of the business impact of said ordinance.

Note: Business Impact Estimates are not required for the following types of ordinances:

1. Ordinances required for compliance with federal or state law or regulation;
2. Ordinances relating to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
3. Ordinances relating to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
4. Ordinances required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not limited to, any federal, state, local, or private grant, or other financial assistance accepted by a municipal government;
5. Emergency ordinances;
6. Ordinances relating to procurement; or
7. Ordinances enacted to implement the following:

1. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in Section 163.3164, Florida Statutes, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act under Section 163.3220-163.3243, Florida Statutes;
2. Comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulation amendments initiated by an application by a private party other than the municipality;
3. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes;
4. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
5. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

1. Proposed Ordinance title(s):

   ORDINANCE NO. 9831-25

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF RIDGE AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 432 FEET SOUTH OF LONG STREET, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 1115 RIDGE AVENUE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33755, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN RIDGE AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY, INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, AND REDEFINING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE SAID ADDITION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

   ORDINANCE NO.  9832-25

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY, TO DESIGNATE THE LAND USE FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF RIDGE AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 432 FEET SOUTH OF LONG STREET, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 1115 RIDGE AVENUE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33755, UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS RESIDENTIAL URBAN (RU); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

   ORDINANCE NO. 9833 -25

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY BY ZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF RIDGE AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 432 FEET SOUTH OF LONG STREET, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 1115 RIDGE AVENUE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33755, UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LMDR); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

2. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals, and welfare):

   These ordinances propose to annex a residential property into the city of Clearwater, which will promote public health, safety, and welfare by allowing for public utilities and emergency services to be provided by the city to the property.

3. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit business in the City of Clearwater, if any:
   1. An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;
   1. Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible for; and
   1. An estimate of the City of Clearwater’s regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs.

   This annexation is not expected to have a direct economic impact on any private, for-profit businesses in the city including the following: direct compliance costs; new charges or fees; regulatory costs of the city from charges or fees imposed; or other direct economic impacts on other private, for-profit businesses within the city.

4. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances:

   No businesses are likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances.

5. Additional information the governing body deems useful (is any): None.

Business Impact Estimate

This form must be posted on the city’s website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published for public hearing.

The following Business Impact Estimate is hereby provided for the following ordinance in accordance with Section 166.041(4), Florida Statutes and represents the City of Clearwater’s good faith estimate of the business impact of said ordinance.

Note:  Business Impact Estimates are not required for the following types of ordinances:

1. Ordinances required for compliance with federal or state law or regulation;
2. Ordinances relating to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
3. Ordinances relating to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
4. Ordinances required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not

   limited to, any federal, state, local, or private grant, or other financial assistance accepted by a municipal government;

5. Emergency ordinances;
6. Ordinances relating to procurement; or
7. Ordinances enacted to implement the following:

1. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in Section 163.3164, Florida Statutes, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act under Section 163.3220-163.3243, Florida Statutes;

1. Comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulation amendments initiated by an application by a private party other than the municipality;

1. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes;
2. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
3. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

1. Proposed Ordinance title(s):

   ORDINANCE NO. 9834-25

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MAIN STREET AND BELCHER ROAD, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 2201 MAIN STREET, DUNEDIN, FLORIDA 34698 INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, AND REDEFINING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE SAID ADDITION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

   ORDINANCE NO. 9835-25

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY, TO CHANGE THE LAND USE FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MAIN STREET AND BELCHER ROAD, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 2201 MAIN STREET, DUNEDIN, FLORIDA 34698 FROM RETAIL & SERVICES (R&S) (PINELLAS COUNTY), TO INSTITUTIONAL (I) UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

   ORDINANCE NO. 9836 -25

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY BY REZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MAIN STREET AND BELCHER ROAD, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 2201 MAIN STREET, DUNEDIN, FLORIDA 34698 FROM GENERAL BUSINESS (GB) TO INSITUTIONAL (I) UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

2. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals, and welfare):

   These ordinances propose to annex nonresidential property into the city of Clearwater, which will promote public health, safety, and welfare by allowing for public utilities and emergency services to be provided by the city to the property.

3. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit business in the City of Clearwater, if any:
   1. An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;
   1. Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible for; and
   1. An estimate of the City of Clearwater’s regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs.

   This annexation will have a direct economic impact on the subject property through a new charge or fees with the requirement of an annually occurring Business Tax Receipt, which is currently not required under Pinellas County’s jurisdiction.

   This annexation is not expected to have a direct economic impact on any private, for-profit businesses in the city including the following: direct compliance costs; regulatory costs of the city from charges or fees imposed; or other direct economic impacts on other private, for-profit businesses within the city.

4. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances:

   No businesses are likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances.

5. Additional information the governing body deems useful (is any): None.     

Business Impact Estimate

This form must be posted on the city’s website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published for public hearing.

The following Business Impact Estimate is hereby provided for the following ordinance in accordance with Section 166.041(4), Florida Statutes and represents the City of Clearwater’s good faith estimate of the business impact of said ordinance.

Note:  Business Impact Estimates are not required for the following types of ordinances:

1. Ordinances required for compliance with federal or state law or regulation;
2. Ordinances relating to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
3. Ordinances relating to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
4. Ordinances required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not

   limited to, any federal, state, local, or private grant, or other financial assistance accepted by a municipal government;

5. Emergency ordinances;
6. Ordinances relating to procurement; or
7. Ordinances enacted to implement the following:

1. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in Section 163.3164, Florida Statutes, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act under Section 163.3220-163.3243, Florida Statutes;
2. Comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulation amendments initiated by an application by a private party other than the municipality;
3. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes;
4. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
5. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

1. Proposed Ordinance title(s):

   ORDINANCE NO. 9837-25

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF DOWNING STREET APPROXIMATELY 795 FEET WEST OF SOUTH BAYSHORE BOULEVARD, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 3133 DOWNING STREET, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33759 INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, AND REDEFINING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE SAID ADDITION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

   ORDINANCE NO.  9838-25

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY, TO DESIGNATE THE LAND USE FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF DOWNING STREET APPROXIMATELY 795 FEET WEST OF SOUTH BAYSHORE BOULEVARD, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 3133 DOWNING STREET, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33759, UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS RESIDENTIAL URBAN (RU); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

   ORDINANCE NO. 9839-25

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY BY ZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF DOWNING STREET APPROXIMATELY 795 WEST OF SOUTH BAYSHORE BOULEVARD, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 3133 DOWNING STREET, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33759, UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LMDR; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

2. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals, and welfare):

   These ordinances propose to annex a residential property into the city of Clearwater, which will promote public health, safety, and welfare by allowing for public utilities and emergency services to be provided by the city to the property.

3. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit business in the City of Clearwater, if any:
   1. An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;
   1. Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible for; and
   1. An estimate of the City of Clearwater’s regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs.

   This annexation is not expected to have a direct economic impact on any private, for-profit businesses in the city including the following: direct compliance costs; new charges or fees; regulatory costs of the city from charges or fees imposed; or other direct economic impacts on other private, for-profit businesses within the city.

4. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances:

   No businesses are likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances.

5. Additional information the governing body deems useful (is any): None. 

Business Impact Estimate

This form must be posted on the city’s website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published for public hearing.

The following Business Impact Estimate is hereby provided for the following ordinance in accordance with Section 166.041(4), Florida Statutes and represents the City of Clearwater’s good faith estimate of the business impact of said ordinance.

Note: Business Impact Estimates are not required for the following types of ordinances: 

1. Ordinances required for compliance with federal or state law or regulation;

2. Ordinances relating to the issuance or refinancing of debt;

3. Ordinances relating to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;

4. Ordinances required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not

limited to, any federal, state, local, or private grant, or other financial assistance accepted by a municipal government;

5. Emergency ordinances;

6. Ordinances relating to procurement; or

7. Ordinances enacted to implement the following:

a. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in Section 163.3164, Florida Statutes, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act under Section 163.3220-163.3243, Florida Statutes;

b. Comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulation amendments initiated by an application by a private party other than the municipality;

c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes; 

d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or

e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

1. Proposed Ordinance title(s):

ORDINANCE NO. 9842-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WOODRING DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET WEST OF MARILYN DRIVE, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 2714 WOODRING DRIVE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33759 INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, AND REDEFINING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE SAID ADDITION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NO.  9843-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY, TO DESIGNATE THE LAND USE FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WOODRING DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET WEST OF MARILYN DRIVE WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 2714 WOODRING DRIVE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33759 UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NO.  9844-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY BY ZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WOODRING DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET WEST OF MARILYN DRIVE., WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 2714 WOODRING DRIVE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33759 UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LMDR); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  

2. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals, and welfare):

These ordinances propose to annex a residential property into the city of Clearwater, which will promote public health, safety, and welfare by allowing for public utilities and emergency services to be provided by the city to the property.

3. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit business in the City of Clearwater, if any:

a. An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;

b. Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible for; and

c. An estimate of the City of Clearwater’s regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs.

This annexation is not expected to have a direct economic impact on any private, for-profit businesses in the city including the following: direct compliance costs; new charges or fees; regulatory costs of the city from charges or fees imposed; or other direct economic impacts on other private, for-profit businesses within the city.

4. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances:

No businesses are likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances.

5. Additional information the governing body deems useful (is any):

None.

Business Impact Estimate

This form must be posted on the city’s website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published for public hearing.

The following Business Impact Estimate is hereby provided for the following ordinance in accordance with Section 166.041(4), Florida Statutes and represents the City of Clearwater’s good faith estimate of the business impact of said ordinance.

Note:  Business Impact Estimates are not required for the following types of ordinances: 

1. Ordinances required for compliance with federal or state law or regulation;

2. Ordinances relating to the issuance or refinancing of debt;

3. Ordinances relating to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;

4. Ordinances required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not

limited to, any federal, state, local, or private grant, or other financial assistance accepted by a municipal government;

5. Emergency ordinances;

6. Ordinances relating to procurement; or

7. Ordinances enacted to implement the following:

a. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in Section 163.3164, Florida Statutes, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act under Section 163.3220-163.3243, Florida Statutes;

b. Comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulation amendments initiated by an application by a private party other than the municipality;

c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes; 

d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or

e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

1. Proposed Ordinance title(s):

ORDINANCE NO. 9845-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MORNINGSIDE DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 360  FEET EAST OF EVANS DRIVE, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 2743 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33759 INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, AND REDEFINING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE SAID ADDITION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NO. 9846-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY, TO DESIGNATE THE LAND USE FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MORNINGSIDE DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 360 FEET EAST OF EVANS DRIVE, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 2743 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33759 UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS RESIDENTIAL LOW (RL) AND PRESERVATION (P); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NO. 9847-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY BY ZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MORNINGSIDE DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 360 FEET EAST OF EVANS DRIVE, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 2743 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33759 UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (LMDR) AND PRESERVATION (P); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   

2. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals, and welfare):

These ordinances propose to annex a residential property into the city of Clearwater, which will promote public health, safety, and welfare by allowing for public utilities and emergency services to be provided by the city to the property.

3. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit business in the City of Clearwater, if any:

a. An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;

b. Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible for; and

c. An estimate of the City of Clearwater’s regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs.

This annexation is not expected to have a direct economic impact on any private, for-profit businesses in the city including the following: direct compliance costs; new charges or fees; regulatory costs of the city from charges or fees imposed; or other direct economic impacts on other private, for-profit businesses within the city.

4. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances:

No businesses are likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances.

5. Additional information the governing body deems useful (is any):

None.

Business Impact Estimate

This form must be posted on the city’s website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published for public hearing.

The following Business Impact Estimate is hereby provided for the following ordinance in accordance with Section 166.041(4), Florida Statutes and represents the City of Clearwater’s good faith estimate of the business impact of said ordinance.

Note:  Business Impact Estimates are not required for the following types of ordinances:

Ordinances required for compliance with federal or state law or regulation;

Ordinances relating to the issuance or refinancing of debt;

Ordinances relating to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;

Ordinances required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not

limited to, any federal, state, local, or private grant, or other financial assistance accepted by a municipal government;

Emergency ordinances;

Ordinances relating to procurement; or

Ordinances enacted to implement the following:

Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in Section 163.3164, Florida Statutes, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act under Section 163.3220-163.3243, Florida Statutes;

Comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulation amendments initiated by an application by a private party other than the municipality;

Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes;

Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or

Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

Proposed Ordinance title(s):

ORDINANCE NO. 9854-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES, APPENDIX A – SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES AND CHARGES, ARTICLE XXIV PUBLIC WORKS – FEES, RATES AND CHARGES; AMENDING SECTION 3 RATES FOR WASTEWATER COLLECTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

ORDINANCE NO. 9841-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES, APPENDIX A – SCHEDULE OF FEES, RATES AND CHARGES, ARTICLE XXIV PUBLIC WORKS – FEES, RATES AND CHARGES; AMENDING SECTION 3(a)1. DOMESTIC WATER RATES; AMENDING SECTION 3(a)2. LAWN WATER METERS; AMENDING SECTION 3(b)1. WASTEWATER COLLECTION RATES; AMENDING SECTION 3(f) RECLAIMED WATER RATES; AMENDING SECTIONS (3)(a)7. AND (3)(b)6. TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION’S RATE INDEX; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Summary of the proposed ordinances (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals, and welfare):

These ordinances propose an 8% increase to domestic water rates, lawn water rates, wastewater collection rates, and reclaimed water rates based on a rate study.

An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit business in the City of Clearwater, if any:

An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;

Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible for; and

These are not new fees.

An estimate of the City of Clearwater’s regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs.

The fees are increased after a rate study and internal review recommended increases to these rates in order to sustainably fund the identified infrastructure needs to maintain safe and reliable drinking and wastewater services.

Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances:

The City of Clearwater serves just over 34,000 customers with water and wastewater services and between 6 - 7,000 reclaimed water customers.  It is unknown how many of these customers are businesses.

Additional information the governing body deems useful (is any): None.

Business Impact Estimate

This form must be posted on the city’s website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published for public hearing.

The following Business Impact Estimate is hereby provided for the following ordinance in accordance with Section 166.041(4), Florida Statutes and represents the City of Clearwater’s good faith estimate of the business impact of said ordinance.

Note: Business Impact Estimates are not required for the following types of ordinances:

1. Ordinances required for compliance with federal or state law or regulation;

2. Ordinances relating to the issuance or refinancing of debt;

3. Ordinances relating to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;

4. Ordinances required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not

limited to, any federal, state, local, or private grant, or other financial assistance accepted by a municipal government;

5. Emergency ordinances;

6. Ordinances relating to procurement; or

7. Ordinances enacted to implement the following:

a. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in Section 163.3164, Florida Statutes, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act under Section 163.3220-163.3243, Florida Statutes;

b. Comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulation amendments initiated by an application by a private party other than the municipality;

c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes;

d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or

e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

1. Proposed Ordinance title(s):

ORDINANCE NO. 9856-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 4. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND OTHER PROCEDURES, DIVISION 7. SUBDIVISIONS/PLATS, SECTION 4-701. PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY, SECTION 4-702. REQUIRED APPROVALS, SECTION 4-704. STAFF REVIEW AND REPORT/DECISION, SECTION 4-706. FINAL PLAT REVIEW/STAFF, AND SECTION 4-709. STANDARDS FOR REVIEW; ADDING NEW SECTION 4-704 SUBMITTAL OF PLATTING APPLICATION, DELETING SECTION 4-705. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD DECISION AND SECTION 4-707. CITY COMMISSION REVIEW/DECISION/FINAL PLAT, AND RENUMBERING REMAINING SECTIONS ACCORDINGLY; CERTIFYING CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROPER ADVERTISEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

2. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals, and welfare):

This ordinance makes necessary changes to the city’s plat process to address Senate Bill 784 (2025), An Act Relating to Platting, which requires that certain plat or replat submittals be administratively approved, and amendments to the Code are needed to comply with those statutory changes. Additional modifications are proposed for clarity.

3. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit business in the City of Clearwater, if any:

a. An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;

b. Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible for; and

c. An estimate of the City of Clearwater’s regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs.

These changes are not expected to have a direct economic impact on any private, for-profit businesses in the city including the following: direct compliance costs; new charges or fees; regulatory costs of the city from charges or fees imposed; or other direct economic impacts on other private, for-profit businesses within the city. No fees are being established or modified. Costs to property owners may indirectly be reduced as the final plat process will be administrative, no longer requiring City Council approval.

4. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances:

No businesses are likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances.

5. Additional information the governing body deems useful (is any):

None.

Business Impact Estimate

This form must be posted on the city’s website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published for public hearing.

The following Business Impact Estimate is hereby provided for the following ordinance in accordance with Section 166.041(4), Florida Statutes and represents the City of Clearwater’s good faith estimate of the business impact of said ordinance.

Note: Business Impact Estimates are not required for the following types of ordinances:

1. Ordinances required for compliance with federal or state law or regulation;

2. Ordinances relating to the issuance or refinancing of debt;

3. Ordinances relating to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;

4. Ordinances required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not

limited to, any federal, state, local, or private grant, or other financial assistance accepted by a municipal government;

5. Emergency ordinances;

6. Ordinances relating to procurement; or

7. Ordinances enacted to implement the following:

a. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in Section 163.3164, Florida Statutes, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act under Section 163.3220-163.3243, Florida Statutes;

b. Comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulation amendments initiated by an application by a private party other than the municipality;

c. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes;

d. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or

e. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

1. Proposed Ordinance title(s):

ORDINANCE NO. 9857-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA MAKING AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, SECTION 3-914 GENERAL STANDARDS FOR LEVEL ONE AND LEVEL TWO APPROVALS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 4. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND OTHER PROCEDURES, DIVISION 1. REQUIRED PERMITS AND APPROVALS, DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROCEDURES, DIVISION 3. PERMITTED USES: LEVEL ONE, DIVISION 4. PERMITTED USES: LEVEL TWO, DIVISION 5. APPEALS, AND DIVISION 6. LEVEL THREE APPROVALS; BY AMENDING ARTICLE 5. DECISIONMAKING AND ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES, DIVISION 7. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR; CERTIFYING CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROPER ADVERTISEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

2. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals, and welfare):

This ordinance makes necessary changes to the city’s plat process to address Senate Bill 1080 (2025), An Act Relating to Local Government Land Regulation, which , among other changes, revises certain procedures and timeframes municipalities follow when processing development applications and orders; amendments to the Code are needed to comply with those statutory changes. Additional amendments revise references to Level One (Minimum Standard) and description of process to accurately reflect how such applications are processed, as they have traditionally been processed as Building Permits only, not separate planning applications as originally described in the Community Development Code. Further changes are proposed which clarify the timeframe of validity for a development order during the building permit application process.

3. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit business in the City of Clearwater, if any:

a. An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;

b. Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible for; and

c. An estimate of the City of Clearwater’s regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs.

These changes are not expected to have a direct economic impact on any private, for-profit businesses in the city including the following: direct compliance costs; new charges or fees; regulatory costs of the city from charges or fees imposed; or other direct economic impacts on other private, for-profit businesses within the city. No fees are being established or modified, and any timeframes for review are being modified to comply with applicable statutes.

4. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances:

No businesses are likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances.

5. Additional information the governing body deems useful (is any):

None.

Business Impact Estimate

This form must be posted on the city’s website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published for public hearing.

The following Business Impact Estimate is hereby provided for the following ordinance in accordance with Section 166.041(4), Florida Statutes and represents the City of Clearwater’s good faith estimate of the business impact of said ordinance.

Note:  Business Impact Estimates are not required for the following types of ordinances:

1. Ordinances required for compliance with federal or state law or regulation;
2. Ordinances relating to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
3. Ordinances relating to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
4. Ordinances required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not

   limited to, any federal, state, local, or private grant, or other financial assistance accepted by a municipal government;

5. Emergency ordinances;
6. Ordinances relating to procurement; or
7. Ordinances enacted to implement the following:

1. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in Section 163.3164, Florida Statutes, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act under Section 163.3220-163.3243, Florida Statutes;
2. Comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulation amendments initiated by an application by a private party other than the municipality;
3. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes;
4. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
5. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

1. Proposed Ordinance title(s):

   ORDINANCE NO. 9866-26

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, ANNEXING CERTAIN UNADDRESSED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF S. MCMULLEN BOOTH ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 350 FEET NORTH OF GULF TO BAY BOULEVARD, IN CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33759, TOGETHER WITH ABUTTING S. MCMULLEN BOOTH ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, AND REDEFINING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE SAID ADDITION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   

   ORDINANCE NO.  9867-26

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY, TO DESIGNATE THE LAND USE FOR CERTAIN UNADDRESSED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF S. MCMULLEN BOOTH ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 350 FEET NORTH OF GULF TO BAY BOULEVARD, IN CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33759 UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM (RM); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.ORDINANCE

   ORDINANCE NO. 9868-26

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY BY ZONING CERTAIN UNADDRESSED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF S. MCMULLEN BOOTH ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 350 FEET NORTH OF GULF TO BAY BOULEVARD, IN CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33759 UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   

2. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals, and welfare):

   These ordinances propose to annex a residential property into the city of Clearwater, which will promote public health, safety, and welfare by allowing for public utilities and emergency services to be provided by the city to the property.

3. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit business in the City of Clearwater, if any:
   1. An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;
   2. Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible for; and
   3. An estimate of the City of Clearwater’s regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs.

   This annexation is not expected to have a direct economic impact on any private, for-profit businesses in the city including the following: direct compliance costs; new charges or fees; regulatory costs of the city from charges or fees imposed; or other direct economic impacts on other private, for-profit businesses within the city.

4. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances:

   No businesses are likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances.

5. Additional information the governing body deems useful (is any):
   None.

Business Impact Estimate

This form must be posted on the city’s website by the time notice of the proposed ordinance is published for public hearing.

The following Business Impact Estimate is hereby provided for the following ordinance in accordance with Section 166.041(4), Florida Statutes and represents the City of Clearwater’s good faith estimate of the business impact of said ordinance.

Note:  Business Impact Estimates are not required for the following types of ordinances:

1. Ordinances required for compliance with federal or state law or regulation;
2. Ordinances relating to the issuance or refinancing of debt;
3. Ordinances relating to the adoption of budgets or budget amendments, including revenue sources necessary to fund the budget;
4. Ordinances required to implement a contract or an agreement, including, but not

   limited to, any federal, state, local, or private grant, or other financial assistance accepted by a municipal government;

5. Emergency ordinances;
6. Ordinances relating to procurement; or
7. Ordinances enacted to implement the following:

1. Development orders and development permits, as those terms are defined in Section 163.3164, Florida Statutes, and development agreements, as authorized by the Florida Local Government Development Agreement Act under Section 163.3220-163.3243, Florida Statutes;
2. Comprehensive plan amendments and land development regulation amendments initiated by an application by a private party other than the municipality;
3. Sections 190.005 and 190.046, Florida Statutes;
4. Section 553.73, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Building Code; or
5. Section 633.202, Florida Statutes, relating to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.

1. Proposed Ordinance title(s):

   ORDINANCE NO. 9869-26

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF LAUREN LANE APPROXIMATELY 550 FEET WEST OF N. MCMULLEN BOOTH ROAD, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 2265 MCMULLEN BOOTH ROAD, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33759 INTO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY, AND REDEFINING THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE SAID ADDITION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

   ORDINANCE NO. 9870-26

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY, TO DESIGNATE THE LAND USE FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF LAUREN LANE APPROXIMATELY 550 FEET WEST OF N. MCMULLEN BOOTH ROAD, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 2265 MCMULLEN BOOTH ROAD, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33759 UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN (RS); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   

   ORDINANCE NO. 9871-26

   AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF THE CITY BY ZONING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF LAUREN LANE APPROXIMATELY 550 FEET ALONG N. MCMULLEN BOOTH ROAD, WHOSE POST OFFICE ADDRESS IS 2265 MCMULLEN BOOTH ROAD, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33759, UPON ANNEXATION INTO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, AS LOW DENISTY RESIDENTIAL (LDR); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.      

2. Summary of the proposed ordinance (must include a statement of the public purpose, such as serving the public health, safety, morals, and welfare):

   These ordinances propose to annex a residential property into the city of Clearwater, which will promote public health, safety, and welfare by allowing for public utilities and emergency services to be provided by the city to the property.

3. An estimate of the direct economic impact of the proposed ordinance on private, for-profit business in the City of Clearwater, if any:
   1. An estimate of direct compliance costs that businesses may reasonably incur;
   2. Any new charge or fee imposed by the proposed ordinance or for which businesses will be financially responsible for; and
   3. An estimate of the City of Clearwater’s regulatory costs, including estimated revenues from any new charges or fees to cover such costs.

   This annexation is not expected to have a direct economic impact on any private, for-profit businesses in the city including the following: direct compliance costs; new charges or fees; regulatory costs of the city from charges or fees imposed; or other direct economic impacts on other private, for-profit businesses within the city.

4. Good faith estimate of the number of businesses likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances:

   No businesses are likely to be impacted by the proposed ordinances.

5. Additional information the governing body deems useful (is any):
   None. 

Public Notice

Collective bargaining between the City of Clearwater and CWA District 3 will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Fire Training Center (9/11 Classroom), located at 1716 N. Belcher Rd., Clearwater, FL 33765.

Public Notice

The Evaluation Committee for RFQ No. 13-26, Construction Manager at Risk – Pressbox and Sports Field at Eddie C Moore Complex, will be meet on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 1:00PM. This public meeting will be held at the Municipal Services Building located at 100 S Myrtle Ave, 3rd Floor, Room 368, Clearwater, FL 33756. The Committee will discuss the responses received to determine the next step.

Public Notice

Collective bargaining between the City of Clearwater and CWA District 3 will be held on Monday, January 26, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Fire Training Center (9/11 Classroom), located at 1716 N. Belcher Rd., Clearwater, FL 33765.

Public Notice

The Evaluation Committee for RFP 01-26, Security Services, will be convened on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The public meeting will be held at the Municipal Services Building (MSB), 100 S. Myrtle Avenue, 3rd Floor, Conference Room 368, Clearwater, FL 33756. The Committee will review and discuss the responses received to determine the next steps.

Public Notice

The Evaluation Committee for RFP 11-26, Palm Pruning and Maintenance Services, will be convened on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. The public meeting will be held at the Municipal Services Building (MSB), 100 S. Myrtle Avenue, 3rd Floor, Conference Room 314, Clearwater, FL 33756. The Committee will review and discuss the responses received to determine the next steps.