Treasure Island Discusses Tax Millage and City Projects Amidst Concerns

Overview: Treasure Island City Commission’s recent meeting was marked by discussions on the proposed property tax millage rate for fiscal year 2025 and the city’s project developments in alignment with the Elevate TI standards. The meeting revealed a proposed millage rate of 3.8129, including the 0.5 Mills for the causeway bridge’s long-term capital needs, and addressed residents’ concerns regarding the safety of electric bikes and the timing of the Treasure Bay project.

Treasure Island City Commission Focuses on City Manager Selection

Overview: In a recent Treasure Island City Commission meeting, the central focus was the interview and selection process for a new city manager, an essential role that involves steering the city’s administrative functions and strategic initiatives. The commissioners engaged in a discussion to finalize the interview questions for the candidates, ensuring that the questions covered all necessary aspects of the job, including leadership, teamwork, and handling feedback.

Treasure Island Approves Connectivity Plan for Safer Gulf Boulevard

Overview: The Treasure Island City Commission recently addressed a series of issues affecting the city, with the adoption of the Treasure Island connectivity plan standing out as a development. The plan, which focuses on enhancing safety and operational efficiency along Gulf Boulevard, was approved after a comprehensive safety study. The study identified a high number of crashes and proposed improvements including protected bike lanes, narrowed travel lanes, and intermittent landscape medians. Moreover, the City Commission authorized a temporary parking agreement with Middle Grounds Grill and a collective bargaining agreement with Sun Coast PBA, among other key items.

Treasure Island Commission Proposes Key Waste Management Overhaul

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Treasure Island City Commission discussed a series of issues, with the most significant being the first reading and public hearing for ordinance 2024-257, which proposes major amendments to chapter 38, Recycling and Waste Management, of the city code. The ordinance aims to improve safety and accessibility for waste collection services by revising enforcement procedures, penalties, and customer duties across single family, multifamily, and commercial sectors.

Treasure Island Seeks New City Manager, Deliberates Candidate Pool

Overview: The Treasure Island City Commission recently convened to deliberate a roster of candidates for the city manager position, a role pivotal to the administration and future of the community. With the departure of the previous manager, the commission’s task was to evaluate a diverse group of individuals, scrutinizing their backgrounds, experiences, and potential fit for the city’s needs. The meeting saw the commission engage in thorough discussions on the qualifications of each candidate, addressing the complexities involved in finding a new leader capable of guiding Treasure Island through its next chapters.