City of St. Petersburg Committee Of The Whole Committee Of The Whole
The meeting addressed several key items. New business included the review of Community Benefits Advisory Council (CBAC) Standing Member applications and City Council appointments, along with a continued discussion on the advantages of the Community Benefits Agreement since its adoption. Furthermore, there was an extensive discussion regarding the prohibition of street murals following directives from the Florida Department of Transportation, including exploring alternatives for public art and placemaking. Legal counsel provided an overview of proposed state legislation (SB 1134/HB 1001) that could limit local authority regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, prompting concerns about impacts on existing programs and future collaborations. The body also reviewed tentative agenda items for upcoming meetings related to the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvement Program and Operating Budgets.
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The Committee of the Whole meeting focused primarily on initiating the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget process. Key agenda items included a presentation on the FY27 City Council Budget Priorities, which involved receiving early input from Council Members for budget development. The meeting also addressed a review of the committee's referral list. Supporting documentation provided context regarding preliminary FY27 General Fund revenue and expenditure assumptions, highlighting a projected preliminary gap of $17,874,482. Furthermore, the committee reviewed several legislative proposals from the Florida Legislature concerning property tax reform, specifically analyzing the potential impacts of HJR 201 (Elimination of Non-School Property Tax), HJR 203 (10-Year Phase Out), HJR 205 (Seniors' Exemption), HJR 207 (Additional Homestead Exemption), HJR 209 (Insurance Exemption), and HJR 211 (Port Exemption) on the city's ad valorem revenue. A separate agenda item from the previous meeting involved a comprehensive review and approval of the City Council Policies and Procedures Manual with numerous substantive and clerical changes discussed, including modifications to open forum procedures, Sunshine Law language, and RFP 'Cone of Silence' policies. The session concluded with the election of the 2026 City Council Chair and Vice-Chair.
Jul 31, 2025·Board meeting
City of St. Petersburg Committee of the Whole Meeting
The meeting included discussions on how the Chamber of Commerce, The Greenhouse, Procurement, and the Office of Supplier Diversity collaborate to support St. Petersburg businesses, and the Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Budget. The committee also reviewed the City Council Policy and Procedures Manual, focusing on clarifying procedures, refining responsibilities, and expanding policy scope. Revisions included enhancing public records guidance, formalizing Robert's Rules of Order, and restructuring agenda-related guidance.
Jan 23, 2025·Board meeting
City Of St. Petersburg Committee Of The Whole Meeting Minutes
The meeting featured discussions on several new business items, including the potential acquisition of the Salt Creek Property for greenspace expansion and the addition of a new pump station for flood mitigation, with funding structured in phases related to the Weeki Wachee fund. Council members also presented their individual Fiscal Year 2026 budget priorities across various areas such as public safety, infrastructure, housing, and arts and culture. A significant portion of the meeting involved reviewing utility billing practices, proposing resolutions and ordinance changes related to high consumption bills, leak adjustments, and the timeline for digital meter conversion. Additionally, the committee addressed the Puryear Park Expansion Project, moving to approve funding from Weeki Wachee funds, and discussed the necessary updates to utility billing software and customer notification methods.
