Dunedin Commission Advances Affordable Housing, Explores Traffic Solutions

Overview: In an effort to address affordable housing challenges, the Dunedin City Commission approved a financial commitment letter for The Flats on Main Street project, which is set to provide 78 apartments at varying levels of the median income. The commission showed unified support for the initiative.

Pinellas School Board Considers New Tax for Education

Overview: In a move for the education system in Pinellas County, the School Board meeting on May 14th, 2024, brought to the forefront a proposal for a 1 mil ad valorem tax addition aimed at improving teacher salaries and enhancing student experiences. This tax, intended for necessary operation purposes, would provide much-needed support for arts, reading, and technology programs, while also addressing the recruitment and retention of quality educators in the district.

Dunedin City Commission Plans for Marina Master Plan

Overview: The Dunedin City Commission recently convened to discuss a range of topics important to the community’s well-being and safety. Among the various issues, the most significant was the proposal for a Marina Master Plan aimed at addressing the aging marina facilities’ needs. The plan included discussions on marina infrastructure improvements, such as adjustments to docks, slips, and seawalls, and the implementation of a phased approach to expansion, with a focus on improving safety, accessibility, and environmental compliance.

Dunedin Commission Tackles Infrastructure and Public Safety

Overview: The Dunedin City Commission recently convened to address several issues, with the most pressing being the city’s infrastructure and public safety. The meeting saw the approval of an increase in funding for the Tyler Erp project by $94,800. The commission also awarded a service authorization task assignment worth $96,020 for an analysis of flooding alternatives on north Douglas Avenue, highlighting the urgency to tackle ‘sunny day flooding’ in the community.

Pinellas County School Board Addresses Teacher Work Hours and Student Safety

Overview: The Pinellas County School Board meeting on April 23rd, 2024, covered a spectrum of subjects, with the board approving a Teacher Appreciation Week proclamation and discussing policy amendments on student conduct, as well as addressing concerns over teacher work hours and student safety.