Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clearwater public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
12 issues in taxes budget
FY 2025-2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
This is the city's annual report to the federal government on how it spent housing and community development grant money. The board's recommendation goes to City Council for final approval.
Referendum Petition 26-01
The council will take action on Referendum Petition 26-01, a citizen petition process item that could shape what goes before voters.
FY 2026/27 Budget and Millage Rate Adoption
The DDB established its final millage rate at 0.9700 mills and adopted its annual operating budget of over $1.5 million for the upcoming fiscal year, funding downtown operations and promotions.
Strategic Plan and Budget Planning Strategies
The Finance Department will brief the board on the city's financial plan and budget priorities.
P3 process transparency
Even project critics and supporters agreed the city's public-private partnership process needs work — better public notices, resident seats on evaluation committees, and documents available at the library.
City Manager and City Attorney Annual Evaluations
The council performed its annual review of the city manager and city attorney performance, compensation, and leave policies.
Pension Fund Portfolio Restructuring and Manager Terminations
The board voted to replace underperforming small-cap growth equity manager Riverbridge Partners with Driehaus Capital Management to optimize investment returns.
706 N. Missouri Avenue Property Sale Proceeds Transfer
Proceeds totaling nearly $2 million from the sale of the former Armory building will be transferred to fund the Parks and Recreation Department's relocation expenses.
North Greenwood CRA Q3 Budget Amendments & Container Village
The agency adjusted its budget to reflect updated revenues and reallocated $500,000 to establish the new Container Village project in North Greenwood.
Annual Pension Actuarial Valuation and City Contribution
The pension plan remains exceptionally well-funded at 107.52%, but the city's required employer contribution for fiscal year 2027 will increase by about $4.1 million to $12.355 million due to salary increases and mortality experience.
April 2026 Financial Statements
The board reviewed and filed the financial reports for April 2026.
FY 2025-2026 First Quarter Budget Amendment
The CRA reallocated existing funds to support downtown economic development grants, community engagement, and infrastructure projects without introducing new taxes.