City of Clearwater –DDB / CRA / Pension Trustees / Council Work Session - 7/22/2026

The City of Clearwater held a joint meeting on August 3, 2026, involving the Downtown Development Board (DDB), Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Pension Trustees, and City Council work session. Key procurement and funding discussions included approval of grants and funding for several community events such as the Chalk the Bay Art and Music Festival ($50,000 approved, exceeding the staff recommendation of $30,000), Tampa Bay Ukulele Festival ($12,500 approved), and Salsa in the District Halloween event (funded up to $30,000). The CRA presented budget amendments and proposed budgets for fiscal year 2026-2027, including a $2 million property sale agreement with St. Benedict Holdings LLC for redevelopment purposes. The City Council reviewed a public-private partnership proposal for redevelopment of the Landings golf course into a multi-purpose sports complex, with an estimated $180 million capital stack and significant private investment. The meeting also included approval of a $22.25 million vehicle and equipment purchase plan, contract awards for building restoration and sound canopy gutter installation, and extension of the interim city attorney appointment. Discussions addressed event funding strategies to support local businesses, budget allocations for marketing and special events, and capital improvement projects. Motions to approve funding and contracts were unanimously passed, reflecting active procurement and budget management across multiple city departments and initiatives.