North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee, September 2, 2026 AUDIO ONLY

The North Greenwood Citizens Advisory Committee meeting held on September 2, 2026, focused primarily on community updates and budget discussions related to the City of Clearwater. City Manager Jennifer Porier provided an overview of the 2026-2027 city budget, highlighting a balanced budget with a modest 3% increase, the addition of nine new firefighter positions, ongoing infrastructure improvements, and the potential impacts of a pending property tax referendum (Amendment 3) that could result in significant revenue reductions. The meeting also included updates on redevelopment projects such as the North Greenwood overlay, the Armory redevelopment with new business tenants, and the North Greenwood commercial and residential grant programs, which have awarded over $500,000 in grants to support property improvements. The committee discussed community engagement efforts, upcoming public hearings, and the importance of educating residents about budget priorities and potential service reductions. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but several capital improvement and redevelopment projects were discussed with ongoing planning and community input.