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.