City of Clearwater – DDB / Council Work Session - 6/1/2026

The City of Clearwater Downtown Development Board held a work session on June 1, 2026, focusing on various community and city development topics. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a purchase order with SHI International Corp. for a three-year renewal of Microsoft software programs supporting city technology operations, and awarding contracts for corrosion control chemicals to Shannon Chemical Corporation and water meters to Ferguson Enterprises and Consolidated Pipe Supply Company. Additionally, the board approved a purchase order for roll-off containers and compactors from Wastequip Manufacturing Company. The meeting also covered capital improvement budget amendments, including reallocating $750,000 in Penny for Pinellas funding from a police equipment facility project to a police department parking expansion project. Other agenda items involved approving a development agreement for a hotel project, right-of-way vacation requests, and marina slip rate adjustments to improve financial sustainability. The session included updates on community events, leadership academy graduations, and a public safety incident at Clearwater Beach, emphasizing ongoing efforts to maintain safety and family-friendly environments. Several appointments to city boards and committees were also made during the meeting.