Steven "Steve" Sandbergen
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 5
- Total speaking time
- 10:09
- Avg per meeting
- 2:02
- Segments
- 217
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Top issues during term (20)
Wastewater Treatment Plant capital projects
Saves ratepayers money by locking in a 2.16% rate versus the 4.78% market rate on $17.5 million.
Jolley Trolley Funding and Amendment 3 Threat
About $4.7 million in cuts by 2028 and $7.6 million by 2029, including roughly 26 positions and reduced service hours.
Dunedin Causeway motorized watercraft launching
Enforcement costs are modest — a warning-first policy with $93 citations — but the city will need new water-facing signage.
Recycling services contract award
The new contract is about $240,000 more than last year's ~$931,000 cost — roughly a 17% jump.
FY 2027 Maximum Millage Rate and November Property-Tax Referendum
Property tax rate stays at $4.13 per $1,000 of assessed value; no rate increase beyond 2.72% above rollback driven by rising property values.
968 Douglas Avenue rezoning to Downtown Core
Commissioners said the project will increase the tax base and downtown investment.
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Contract
$6,479,308 — roughly $17,000 a day — a 5.67% jump over last year.
Main Street Exchange and Douglas Avenue Parking Garage Construction
The city gains a $341,313 total marina contract item and a major downtown project expected to boost property values; the developer must bond or secure public infrastructure.
Marina Repair and Master Plan Progress
The city is calculating delay damages including lost boat ramp and slip revenue and extra consultant costs for possible recovery from the contractor.
School drop-off traffic on Texas and Carolina Avenues
CRA Master Plan update and downtown capital projects
Forward Pinellas is providing services without a fee on what would otherwise be a sizable-cost project.
State property tax reform (SJR 2-F)
Depending on how reform lands — and whether Amendment 3 passes — city revenue could take a major hit.
Senate Bill 1134 and Dunedin's Scottish heritage
Legal review, contract revisions, and possible website/ADA compliance costs add up, though the city attorney says most rentals and permits won't change.
Proposed Fire Special Assessment to fund fire operations
$74,200 now; a future fire assessment fee on property owners is the likely end product by spring 2027.
Dunedin Golf Club maintenance contract
About $868,000 a year, paid by the golf course fund — roughly $1,000/month less than the prior contract.
Sunsetting two advisory committees
Reduces the administrative cost of sustaining four committees with sparse activity.
Penny for Pinellas V renewal and project priorities
A 1% sales tax funding an estimated $63 million in infrastructure — funded partly by tourists, not property taxes.
Accumulated debris and overgrowth on Fairway Drive
Fines of up to $250 per day could apply if the yard isn't mowed by November 13.
Bayshore Water Main Replacement
A $1.5 million state-funded boost to a water infrastructure project.
50 Squire Court chronic nuisance property
$500 a day in fines accruing against the owners until the property is cleaned up.
Decisions during term (322)
Recorded while Sandbergen was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda (Minutes and Board of Finance Appointments)
Resolution 26-28 — SRF Loan Restructuring (WW5202C1 Amendment 4 and WW5202C2)
City Manager Annual Performance Evaluation and 3% Raise
Proposed Agenda for November 19, 2026 Commission Meeting
Approve the Minutes for the: A. 9/17/2026 Special Meeting B. 9/17/2026 Regular Meeting
Approval of October 6, 2026 draft minutes
Case 26-813 — Realty Income Properties 13 LLC, 1804 Main Street
Case 26-981 — Gibson, 1440 Wildwood Ct — overgrown grass (DCO 34-31)
Case 26-981 — Gibson, 1440 Wildwood Ct — sidewalk encroachment (DCO 105-27.1.1.1(a)(4))
Case 26-982 — Gibson, 1440 Wildwood Ct — accessory structures (IPMC 302.7)
Set next meeting date of December 1, 2026
Consent Agenda (Items 2.a, 2.b, 2.c, 2.e, 2.g)
Award of Bid #26-2621 — Fire Boat Lift (2.d)
First Renewal of Clearwater Ferry Services ILA (2.f)
Second Reading of Ordinance 26-09 — Rezoning 968 Douglas Avenue (3.a)
Resolution 26-20 — Social Services/ADA Advisory Committee (3.b)
Resolution 26-22 — Stormwater & Sustainability Advisory Committee (3.c)
Resolution 26-23 — Declaration of Intent to Reimburse Utility Capital Costs (3.d)
Resolution 26-27 — Marina Boat Ramp Fees (3.e)
Award of Bid #26-2610 — Golf Club Course Maintenance to BrightView (3.f)
Voting record (88)
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Resolution 26-28 — SRF Loan Restructuring (WW5202C1 Amendment 4 and WW5202C2)
Second Reading of Ordinance 26-09 — Rezoning 968 Douglas Avenue (3.a)
Resolution 26-20 — Social Services/ADA Advisory Committee (3.b)
Resolution 26-22 — Stormwater & Sustainability Advisory Committee (3.c)
Resolution 26-23 — Declaration of Intent to Reimburse Utility Capital Costs (3.d)
Resolution 26-18 — Vacate easement at 1768 Santa Barbara Drive
Award of RFP #26-2604 Recycling Services to Waste Pro of Florida
Objected to the cost of recycling given his own minimal recycling use.
CRA Resolution #26-03 — FY 2027 Operating and Capital Budget
3.a. Ordinance 26-09 First Reading — 968 Douglas Avenue Rezoning (LUP/ZO-2026-0002)
3.b. Resolution 26-14 — FY 2027 Final Millage Rate
3.b. Resolution 26-15 — FY 2027 Final Operating & Capital Budget
3.c. Resolution 26-16 — FY 2026 Third Budget Amendment
adopt Resolution 26-14 , establishing the final millage rate for FY 2027
adopt Resolution 26-16 FY 2026 3rd Budget Amendment
approve Ordinance 26-09 on first reading
adopt Resolution 26-15 , establ ishing the Final Operating and Capital Budget for FY 2027
approve the City of Dunedin Comprehens ive Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan to include the creation of a supplement/summary for citizen review
adopt Ordinance 26-08 on second reading , amending the Code of Ordinances to prohibit launching motorized watercraft from the Dunedin Causeway Beach
adopt Resolution 26-21 , amending Resolution 07-17 by adoption of a revised Dunedin Causeway map with change to correct zip code.
adopt Resolution 26-13, establishing Tentative Operating and Capital Budget for FY 2027
adopt Resolution 26-17 , increasing the Marina Slip User Fees by 7% , effective October 1, 2026
Second Reading of Ordinance 26-08 — Causeway Motorized Watercraft Launch Ban
He considers committee members the experts and cited irresponsible operators making it bad for everyone.
Resolution 26-21 — Revised Causeway Watercraft Map
Resolution 26-12 — Tentative Millage Rate for FY 2027
Resolution 26-13 — Tentative FY 2027 Operating & Capital Budget
Resolution 26-17 — Marina User Fee Increase
adopt CRA Resolution 26-02, with the recommended time change to 4:30 p.m., amending the CRA By-Laws
approve Ordinance 26-08 on first reading
approve Ordinance 25-02 on first reading
adopt Resolution 26-11 , establishing a maximum millage rate for FY 2027 not to exceed 4.1345 .
Amended CRA By-Laws and Resolution 26-02
Ordinance 26-08 First Reading — Causeway Motorized Watercraft Launch Ban
Represents and works for the citizens of Dunedin, who overwhelmingly asked for the ban