- FL
- Pinellas County
- 7/22/24
- 07/22/2024
- 122 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Tarpon Springs Public Art Committee grappled with changes to the city charter involving eminent domain for dredge and spoil sites and the issue of building height restrictions in historic districts. The meeting unfolded with discussions on the legal complexities and community implications of these changes, reflecting diverse perspectives among committee members and the public.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 7/18/24
- 07/18/2024
- 85 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Tarpon Springs Sustainability Committee recently convened to discuss a multifaceted approach to the city’s sustainability, with a strong emphasis on water system improvements and compliance with new EPA regulations on lead and copper. In a robust meeting, the committee addressed the ongoing efforts to upgrade the city’s water infrastructure, cybersecurity measures to protect water systems, and outreach initiatives aimed at enhancing community engagement on environmental issues.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 7/16/24
- 07/16/2024
- 115 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a notable development from the recent meeting, the Tarpon Springs City Board of Commissioners advanced discussions on the future of the Stamos property, a spoil site important for dredging operations. The meeting, which took place on July 16th, 2024, included the unanimous approval of the consent agenda, the appointment of new library board members, and a conversation about financial strategies for city projects. Notably absent were two commissioners, one due to being out of town and another due to illness.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 7/15/24
- 07/15/2024
- 162 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Tarpon Springs Public Art Committee recently held a meeting that primarily centered around the allocation and management of funds for sidewalk improvements, a topic of significant import for the city’s infrastructure and pedestrian safety. The committee members engaged in a detailed and expansive debate over the Street Sidewalk Improvement Fund, considering changes that would allow the city more flexibility in drawing down funds to match the amount they are willing to contribute, rather than being capped at $100,000 per year.
- FL
- Pinellas County
- 7/9/24
- 07/09/2024
- 178 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: Tarpon Springs City Board of Commissioners convened to deliberate several matters, with the focal point being the preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year and the selection process for the new city manager. The budget, proposed at $85,885,477, encapsulates a $9.5 million increase from the previous year, with the general fund making up 42% of the total. Notable within the workshop was the discussion of infrastructure projects, such as the Beckett Bridge and fire station developments, as well as the low millage rate in comparison to similar cities. Concurrently, the session addressed the process to select finalists for the city manager position.