City of Pinellas Park Council Meeting | August 11, 2026

The City of Pinellas Park Council held a meeting on August 11, 2026, which included several procurement and development-related discussions. A key agenda item was the approval of Ordinance 2026-22, establishing a one-year moratorium on data centers and large-scale data center facilities within the city to allow time for evaluating their impacts and developing appropriate regulations. Public comments highlighted concerns about environmental, noise, and utility impacts of data centers. The council unanimously passed the moratorium. Another significant item was Ordinance 2026-23, approving a major Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment for a 1,743 square foot automotive oil change facility, with conditions on traffic flow and operating hours; this was approved with one abstention. The council also approved Resolution 2026-12 to submit the 2026 Community Development Block Grant annual action plan to HUD, allocating approximately $370,000 for public facilities and infrastructure improvements, including the Harmony Heights project. Additionally, the council approved amendments to the city’s administrative fee schedule, a new solid waste and recycling management ordinance, and authorized agreements with the county sheriff's office and Forward Pinellas. No regular agenda items were discussed. The meeting concluded with community announcements and reminders about upcoming events and safety.