City of Clearwater – City Council Meeting - 8/20/2026

The City of Clearwater City Council meeting on August 20, 2026, included several procurement and contracting discussions primarily related to public infrastructure and utility projects. Key procurement actions included approval of a purchase order increase to First Line Coastal LLC for design and construction administration services for the Police and Fire Department dock project, increasing the amount to $116,057.70. The council also approved an amendment to a joint participation agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for corporate hangar construction at Clearwater Executive Airport, totaling $2.4 million with a 50% FDOT funding share and a local match reimbursed by a tenant. Several work orders were approved for engineering and consulting services related to water and wastewater infrastructure, including projects for sodium hypochlorite structure replacement, SCADA and PLC standards development, residuals handling improvements, and pilot testing for pH adjustment and PFAS removal, with contract amounts ranging from approximately $214,000 to $483,000. Additionally, a professional services agreement with Black & Veatch was approved for up to $19 million over five years to assist with implementing Florida Senate Bill 64 related to water infrastructure compliance. The council also discussed strategic management of hotel density reserve units for Clearwater Beach development, emphasizing a need for a legacy-focused approach to incentivize projects that enhance public assets and resiliency. A motion was passed to cancel a scheduled work session and instead hold a combined council meeting to ensure full member participation. Public comments addressed community concerns such as manatee protection zones, housing authority issues, and trail safety. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital improvement projects, managing development incentives, and maintaining critical public infrastructure through approved contracts and agreements.