Board of County Commissioners 2 p.m. Regular Meeting & 6 p.m. Public Hearing 9-10-26

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting and public hearing on September 10, 2026, which included a detailed discussion and approval of the fiscal year 2027 tentative millage rates and budgets. Key procurement-related actions included unanimous approval of several contract awards and amendments, such as a 5-year airline operating agreement with Allegiant Airlines for St. Pete Clearwater International Airport, a $522,000 bid award to Hubard Construction for airfield pavement rehabilitation, and multiple amendments to Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTUs) for community projects. The board also approved contracts totaling over $11 million for homeless services and rapid rehousing programs with 211 Tampa Bay Cares and St. Vincent de Paul Cares. Budget discussions focused on balancing millage rates with core government functions, infrastructure maintenance including stormwater box culverts, and social service funding. The board agreed to reduce the millage rate by approximately 42% from the proposed level while maintaining funding for critical infrastructure and social action programs, with some funding adjustments to be covered by reserves. The meeting concluded with unanimous adoption of the amended tentative millage rates and budgets, setting the stage for the final budget hearing on September 24, 2026.