John Koulianos

Special Events Calendar 2026-2027

The event supports local merchants; street closures affect traffic that weekend.

Nov. 7 symposium "Planting the Seeds for a Growing Future"

Grants bring in $55,000 spent to date plus up to $105,000 pending, with modest matches from the city's tree fund.

Library Services and Remodeling Project

The library remodeling project is underway, with completion expected in early 2027; specific costs were not stated.

Sunset Beach Conditions and Pinellas Trail Safety

Potential costs for occupancy management, lifeguards and added enforcement are not yet quantified.

New Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse

Not stated at this hearing; a guaranteed maximum price is expected in late May or early June.

Public Works 'Bleacher' Building Mural

Cost estimates ranged from $20 to $50 per square foot — up to $52,500 — so the RFP approach lets the city gauge the going rate before committing.

Storm Drain Mural Project Expansion

Stipend details for the storm drain murals weren't discussed; the project is covered under existing public art programming.

Dorsett Park Black Heritage Project Sculpture — Complete

Panel and mural edits were among the recent expenditures from the art fund.

Riverside Drive tennis court conditions

Splash park subsidy and aquatics cost recovery

About $140,000 annually in aquatics and splash park costs.

Illuminated Art Boxes — Installed but Rusting

Replacing up to 40 corroding boxes could be 'a chunk of change' from the art fund — the committee has about a year to research cheaper, lower-maintenance options.

Economic Development Building Mural

Paid from the roughly $208,000 public art fund; committee members noted the building could someday be demolished, so the mural is being limited to the existing artwork's footprint.

Parks and Recreation Master Plan completion in-house

Saves the city about $131,220 from the Penny Fund.

Acts of Kindness Initiative

CDBG Grant Applications for Splash Park and Community Center

$15,000 city match for each grant if awarded; $118,767 and $93,000 in requested grant funds.

Honor Flight of West Central Florida

Each mission costs about $90,000, funded by guardian donations and community fundraising.

Boat Launch Permit Requirement

$21,000 in added part-time attendant wages plus new fine and fee revenue.

City maintenance of historic properties

Proper upkeep of historic city buildings requires ongoing budget commitments the city hasn't always provided.