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Topics getting the most attention in St. Petersburg public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
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3 issues in water utilities with high priority
HighWater Utilities
18th Avenue S storm drainage improvements
The city is spending about $37 million a year on stormwater against a master plan need of $1–2 billion over 25 years, with daytime flooding in Shore Acres and Riviera Bay driving a roughly quarter-billion-dollar pump station program.
2 mentionsLast discussed Aug 27, 2026
HighWater Utilities
Sanitary sewer pipe repair investment
A $10 million contract renewal keeps the city's ongoing sewer pipe repair and replacement program running citywide.
2 mentionsLast discussed Jul 9, 2026
HighWater Utilities
Beach Drive/North Shore water main replacement
The council approved a $12.78 million construction contract to replace aging water mains along Beach Drive and North Shore Drive NE, funded by reassigning money from other utility projects.
1 mentionLast discussed Apr 16, 2026