Board of County Commissioners 2 p.m. Regular Meeting & 6 p.m. Public Hearing 9-24-26

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting and public hearing on September 24, 2026, covering a wide range of topics including awards for fire professionals, budget discussions, contract approvals, and community funding allocations. Key procurement-related actions included approval of a $1.7 million agreement with American Infrastructure Development for passenger terminal improvements, with a total project cost expected around $6 million. The board also approved funding recommendations for municipal services tax units, social auction grant programs totaling $667,430, and agreements with healthcare providers for county health programs. Additionally, a piggyback agreement with Timman's Group for GIS and city work services was approved, and a contract award to Hubard Construction for road repaving projects was confirmed. The board discussed concerns about contract scoring related to federal guidelines but ultimately moved forward with approvals. The meeting concluded with adoption of the final millage rates and budgets for fiscal year 2027, including a general fund budget of $1.1 billion and a total county operating budget of $3.9 billion. Several motions related to funding allocations, contract awards, and budget approvals passed unanimously or with strong support, reflecting ongoing county investment in infrastructure, public safety, and community services.