Bruce Rector

FY 2026/27 Budget and Millage Rate Adoption

Generates $523,809 in ad valorem tax revenue with a total operating budget of $1,513,438.

Evo Entertainment Center Right-of-Way Vacation

Property acquisitions and infrastructure changes could affect downtown commercial valuation and city right-of-way management.

South Garden Avenue referendum petition rejected

A special election could cost taxpayer money, and both sides have signaled court battles ahead.

Housing Incentive Programs Evaluation

Fee reductions for affordable housing projects are currently at 75%, and a citywide fee study is underway that could reshape development charges.

EVO Entertainment Center Land Sale & CRA Redevelopment

Involves multi-million dollar mixed-income housing development and utilization of CRA property assets.

Stevenson Creek Manatee Protection Zone

Minimal administrative and signage costs.

Downtown Revitalization and Business Support

None directly requested at this meeting.

Lot Clearing and Nuisance Abatement

If owners don't comply, the city fronts cleanup costs and recovers them through liens on the properties.

The Landings Development Proposals and Public Process

The project is estimated at $179.6 million, with up to $46 million in tourism tax funds potentially involved — residents asked who pays if things go wrong.

ICE and Law Enforcement Cooperation (287(g) Agreement)

Potential impact on community policing trust and local social service utilization.

Strategic Plan and Budget Planning Strategies

Involves city-wide revenue and expenditure allocations.

Clearwater Beach Library Restoration and Funding

About $12 million in cuts needed for 2027, with parks and library services in the crosshairs.

Live Local Act Missing Middle Property Tax Exemption opt-out

Could reshape how much the city can spend on services, including housing programs.

North Greenwood Community Overlay and PRD Land Use Amendments

Redevelopment trust fund resources would support resident assistance programs, though specifics remain undecided.

City Manager and City Attorney Annual Evaluations

May affect administrative compensation packages.

North Greenwood Redevelopment and Comprehensive Plan Overlays

Promotes redevelopment and private investment within the North Greenwood CRA.

Public Comment Rules and Electronic Registration

None.

Major Infrastructure and Facility Capital Investments

Increases the Group C sewer project cost by $11.45 million.

Garden Avenue Right-of-Way Vacation

The applicant will pay $114,450 for permanent parking meter removal.

Municipal Operations Relocation and Meeting Schedule

None anticipated.

Approve minutes of October 14, 2026 meeting

WTP 3 Well Rehab work order — WSP USA, $361,219.40

Raftelis natural gas rate study — $209,025

Two new Pierce fire engines — $2,574,727.98

FDOT speeding grant — $50,000

Citywide custodial services contracts — $4.5M over 5 years

Osceola Corridor Improvements — David Nelson Construction, $10.4M

EPA Brownfields grant — $500,000

PSTA undergrounding amendment — Myrtle Avenue utilities

Pier 60 submerged lands lease renewal — Resolution 26-19

SR 60 Trailhead Park construction contract — $391,440.50

Civil Service ordinance amendments — Ordinance 9941-26 first reading

Legal services agreement with Trask Daigneault LLP — tabled

Extend public comment rule — Resolution 26-20

Referendum Petition 26-01 — council declines to proceed, 3-2

Approve the minutes of the October 14, 2026 City Council meeting as submitted in written summation by the City Clerk.

Approve a grant agreement between US Environmental Protection Agency and the City of Clearwater for a Brownfields Community-wide Assessment Cooperative Agreement in the amount of $500,000 for the period October 1, 2026, through September…

Adopt Ordinance 9896-26 on second reading, annexing certain real property whose post office address is 1399 Pineapple Lane, Clearwater, Florida 33758, into the corporate limits of the city and redefining the boundary lines of the city to…

Adopt Ordinance 9899-26 on second reading, to change the future land use designation for certain real property located on the south side of Pineapple Lane, approximately 210 feet south of Navel Drive, whose post office address is 1399…

Adopt Ordinance 9900-26 on second reading, amending the Zoning Atlas of the city by rezoning certain real property located south side of Pineapple Lane, approximately 210 feet south of Navel Drive, whose post office address is 1399…

Referendum Petition 26-01 — council declines to proceed, 3-2

Acting hours after receiving the AG opinion is disrespectful to the 10,000 voters who signed; prefers repeal or a court determination.

adopt a City-initiated Future Land Use Map amendment to apply the Planned Redevelopment District (PRD) Overlay within the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area (CRA), excluding areas designated

Landings Golf Course redevelopment — approve negotiations (7.1)

Declared a voting conflict and did not participate in discussion or vote.

Ordinance 9860-26 — PRD Overlay Comprehensive Plan amendments (8.1)

Ordinance 9861-26 — PRD Overlay Future Land Use Map amendment (8.2)

adopt amendments to the Clearwater Comprehensive Plan to establish a new Planned Redevelopment District (PRD) Overlay future land use category with associated bonuses, incorporate policies for a new N

approve negotiations with Sunshine Recreational and Development LLC for their proposal of city-owned property at 1875 Airport Drive

Right-of-Way Vacation for Evo Project

Believes the project can be successful without vacating active public streets.

Property Sale Agreement for 103 N. East Avenue

Preferring a lease arrangement rather than conveying the property to ensure long-term public control.

FY 2025-2026 Fourth Quarter Budget Amendment (Resolution 26-07)

Approval of Development, Purchase, and Sale Agreement with Myrtle Development LLC

Preferring a lease arrangement rather than conveying the property to ensure public access control.

Trustee Mannino moved to approve an Agreement for Development, Purchase, and Sale of Property between the City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency and Myrtle Development, LLC, for the propert

Trustee Allbritton moved to approve the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency (DTCRA) FY 20252026 Fourth Quarter Budget Amendment and adopt Resolution 2602.

Annexation and Land Use for 1209 Canterbury Road

Right-of-Way Vacation for Myrtle Development LLC (Evo Center)

Expressed concern over vacating public streets and loss of downtown grid connectivity.

Right-of-Way Vacation for Clearwater Village, L.C.

Third Quarter FY 2025/26 Budget Amendments

Councilmember Mannino moved to approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Residential Low (RL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) Dis

Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve the Right-of-Way Vacation request from Clearwater Village, L.C. for portions of city rights-of-ways, as recorded in Plat Book 13, page 59 in the Public records

Councilmember Mannino moved to approve a rights-of-way vacation request from Myrtle Development LLC for city rights-of-way and alleyway more particularly described as those portions of Laura Street, a

Vice Mayor Cotton moved to approve the 2026 Affordable Housing Inventory List pursuant to requirements of Chapter 166.0451, Florida Statutes; adopt Resolution 26-15 and authorize the appropriate offic

Councilmember Allbritton moved to amend the City’s fiscal year 2025/26 operating and capital improvement budgets at third quarter and pass Ordinances 9939-26 and 9940-26 on first reading.

Adoption of Ordinance 9931-26 for Stevenson Creek Manatee Protection Zone

Councilmember Mannino moved to adopt Ordinance 9931-26 on second and final reading.

Annexation and Zoning for 1764 Evans Drive

Annexation and Zoning for 603 South Bayview Avenue

Councilmember Allbritton moved to approve a Development Agreement between MHG Palm Pavilion Hotel, LP, Sixth Flag Planted LLC and the City of Clearwater for property located at 10 Bay Esplanade and 18

Councilmember Mannino moved to approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designations of Residential Low (RL) and Drainage Feature Overlay and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Low Medium

Vice Mayor Cotton moved to approve the Annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of US 19 Regional Center (US 19-RC) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of US 19 (US 19) District for 603 So

Councilmember Teixeira moved to approve the annexation, initial Future Land Use Map designation of Industrial Limited (IL) and initial Zoning Atlas designation of Industrial, Research and Technology (

Vice Mayor Cotton moved to amend Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Chapter 33, Waterways and Vessels, by adding Section 33.122, establishing the Stevenson Creek Manatee Protection Zone, and pass Ordinanc

Councilmember Teixeira moved to accept Ordinance 26-748, an Interlocal Agreement/Gas Franchise with the City of Port Richey, in order for CGS Energy to continue to provide natural gas service to the c

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Appointments & Resolution 26-12

Unsolicited Proposal for Landings Golf Course Redevelopment

Declared a voting conflict and did not participate.

Adoption of Ordinance 9929-26 (Duke Energy Franchise Agreement)

Councilmember Teixeira moved to appoint ten members to the 2026 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to include the appointment of a locally elected official and adopt Resolution 26-12.

Councilmember Allbritton moved to accept the proposal as a qualifying project under Sec. 255.065, F.S. and direct staff to solicit other proposals in accordance with Sec. 255.065(3)(b).

Councilmember Mannino moved to amend Council Rule 6 to temporarily restore public comment regarding matters not on the agenda for an additional period of time and adopt Resolution 26-13.

Vice Mayor Cotton moved to adopt Ordinance 9929-26 on second and final reading.

Approve an Agreement for Development, Purchase, and Sale of Property between the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Clearwater and St. Benedict Holdings, LLC for the redevelopment of 706 N.

Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Agency Budget and adopt Resolution 26-05.

Approve Third Quarter budget amendments for the Downtown Clearwater Community Redevelopment Area and adopt Resolution 26-02.

Approve the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Downtown Clearwater Community Redevelopment Area Budget and adopt Resolution 26-04

Approval of 30-Year Duke Energy Franchise Agreement

Adoption of Parking Modernization Ordinance 9909-26 on Second Reading

Vice Mayor Cotton moved to approve a 30-year Franchise Agreement with Duke Energy Florida, LLC, for the purpose of providing electric and power services in the City of Clearwater, authorize the approp

Councilmember Mannino moved to adopt Ordinance 9884-26 on third and final reading.

Vice Mayor Cotton moved to adopt Ordinance 9885-26 on third and final reading.

Councilmember Teixeira moved to adopt Ordinance 9909-26 on second and final reading.

Councilmember Allbritton moved to adopt Ordinance 9888-26 on third and final reading.