St. Pete Beach Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Milton
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Meeting Date:
10/07/2024
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Recording Published:
10/07/2024
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Duration:
11 Minutes
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State:
Florida
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County:
Pinellas County
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Towns:
St. Pete Beach
- Meeting Overview:
In a special meeting, the St. Pete Beach City Commission declared a state of emergency in response to the threat posed by Hurricane Milton, emphasizing the importance of protecting community health, safety, and property. Additionally, the commission addressed amendments to a public transportation agreement and discussed potential future meeting scheduling.
With Hurricane Milton advancing, the City Commission unanimously adopted Resolution 22416, officially declaring a state of emergency. This decision aims to safeguard both public and private properties and ensure the well-being of the St. Pete Beach community. The resolution, effective immediately, facilitates the mobilization of necessary resources and coordination among city departments to prepare for the impending storm.
The commission also reviewed a proposed amendment to the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) agreement. The amendment clarifies that a certification under a specific Florida statute related to common carriers is not required due to PSTA’s operational boundaries being confined to Pinellas County. This concern arose from a clause regarding the transport of undocumented aliens across state lines, a situation deemed irrelevant to the local transit operations. The commission approved the amendment to finalize the agreement.
Furthermore, the commission considered the possibility of canceling the next scheduled meeting, proposing to reschedule it to align with statutory requirements for emergency renewals. The city manager and legal advisors are collaborating on an ordinance modification to streamline emergency declaration procedures, potentially reducing the frequency of meetings necessitated by the current 7-day statutory cycle.
Adrian Petrila
City Council Officials:
Karen Marriott, Nick Filtz, Betty Rzewnicki, Richard Lorenzen
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Meeting Date:
10/07/2024
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Recording Published:
10/07/2024
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Duration:
11 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Florida
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County:
Pinellas County
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Towns:
St. Pete Beach
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