[{"_1":2,"_111":-5,"_112":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87,99],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6171256,"mediaKeyId","5394627-67187f70e5695889e3d1748543be9813","parentId",5394627,"title","Committee presses staff on park maintenance, SeeClickFix follow‑up and cell tower installations","audioSeconds",1495,"startMs",1120710,"endMs",2616380,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=5394627-67187f70e5695889e3d1748543be9813&start=1120&end=2616","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5394627-67187f70e5695889e3d1748543be9813/thumbnail_1120710.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6171256/St-Pete-Beach/Pinellas-County/Florida/Committee-presses-staff-on-park-maintenance-SeeClickFix-followup-and-cell-tower-installations","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6171256-f62997d594810de0ab350f2900f237c7/orig.mp4?Expires=1773570031&Signature=S1R98lF~SmTJdBsHgCi7cMurhGyAWGrb28n8WNLWbwgGAR7GCSOhu~4pXccA-~zsw9P~oBT6gEgFraXXQVBH3nMiXSFGDk65v-xJm8g9-Eh9MYDF4-go6MV8QArdAExstidL3-JT02Lx0OTr755a8wRKphtRMBQlziqSCgBjrOVoG6FWxSgMEkvUhSk-4VtxklyBRYvdpy35zyPAugBpXuV-M4Y5rq48BBsGgzwx2xtJwEnHRsnABFQpbfvmPyt04wK2~9T5siIFac1hkl6Eu9OFDzk90EJeTmbbiD6fN~V3S7mzL3Ln9YW5nKJk83S9irHYHXdcu~cbjSq1Auf34A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","City of St. Pete Beach, FL","date","2025-07-16T04:00:56.38Z","article","Committee members used the July 15, 2025 meeting to press for clearer maintenance schedules, better SeeClickFix follow‑up and information about recent cell‑tower installations and the closed jetty.
Staff explained how SeeClickFix reports route into the city's operations workflow: requests are routed to the operations manager for the department identified in the report, who then creates an internal work order for field crews; once crews complete work, the operations manager closes the work order which closes the SeeClickFix request. \"Because of the shift in responsibilities and the change in personnel moving from 1 department to another, we are retraining everybody on the internal work order system,\" staff said, and recommended signage or QR codes in parks to improve public reporting.
Committee members described uneven maintenance across parks, praising recent work at Moran Park and asking how the same attention could be extended to other named parks (McKinney, Vena, Hern, Hurley, Lazarillo, Eagan). Staff said the department prioritized Heran Park (an entryway and heavily used special‑event site) and plans to schedule named parks for irrigation repair and landscaping over the next few years; staff also described reorganizing field crews so teams visit a park together with supervisory oversight to conduct comprehensive checks.
On cell towers, staff described state limits on local permitting. \"The state really legislates how cell towers may be installed, and local government have essentially been stripped of any local control on on permitting,\" staff said, adding that telecom firms may co‑locate on existing poles and that some installations are subject to state standards on height and administrative review. Staff urged residents to contact state representatives about zoning and permitting authority.
A member asked about the Passagrille jetty; staff said the jetty is closed and that they will follow up with Public Services Director Camden for a status update.
Discussion only: staff recommended the committee continue biannual meetings (May and November) with ad‑hoc meetings as needed on operational or policy matters and to act as advocates for maintenance priorities; no formal action was taken at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - July 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Committee members asked how SeeClickFix work orders are routed and followed up, pressed for a clear park maintenance schedule and greater transparency on cell‑tower installs and the closed jetty; staff described internal work‑order routing, limits of local permitting authority for telecom and proposed biannual committee check‑ins on maintenance.","taxTitle","St. Pete Beach, Pinellas County, Florida","taxId",48406,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6171262,"State clears Eagan site; city to bid restoration and irrigation repairs",75,2821450,2896820,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5394627-67187f70e5695889e3d1748543be9813&start=2821&end=2896","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5394627-67187f70e5695889e3d1748543be9813/thumbnail_2821450.jpg","/articles/6171262/St-Pete-Beach/Pinellas-County/Florida/State-clears-Eagan-site-city-to-bid-restoration-and-irrigation-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6171262-7f6724a7970c3eb6346adafb97e55b17/orig.mp4?Expires=1773570031&Signature=IJGFo9sU94OSLql8-IHf4H6vmOVCC0fZKn57SXtxq6uTpe59Umgedw~C~Q1GxEKPum6MK4YeP0KaXE9G2NWUrSTkA9WOJI6xuglnH6ZZMzsq~g4D7WFAEUiU7KACC79B4CCxpWDoZXYhdBosVnzYFz3Bdd-BlATd2HT0SaiGGlEdZbM5Mg5QbQNHBKlqD4LoQLzocf~ZwMhTGJMOhqLJXgInnIZbbdBL55OtAd17ew-9nqyLXhgu8JgakVGJz6LhYkdyerYjSRwDohYLqMAbRrsvcO6RTB0fgjL~EEPtmu-ek5YnrIvpXKaz4U3extVhfQzlg1IG7znlplhbt3gUuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff told the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee on July 15, 2025, that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has completed soil sampling at Eagan open space and found no evidence of pollutant release, clearing the site to move forward with restoration work.
Mandy, staff member, reported: \"The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, they've completed their review of the soil sampling. And then for everything over at Eagan, the department determined that all debris has been removed and found no evidence of pollutant release or contamination that will affect the moving on of the process of repairing the irrigation and then installing the Bahia that's gonna go out there.\"
Following DEP clearance, staff said the city will repair irrigation systems and install Bahia sod to restore the area as an open passive field; the city has issued a request for bids to perform that work. Staff reported the deadline for bid submissions is Aug. 27, 2025, and said construction timelines will depend on contract terms and the selected contractor. \"I would say probably a year or 2 years depending on how the contract's written and who wins the bid,\" staff told the committee when asked about a finish date.
Staff also agreed to explore short‑term maintenance options — for example, mowing or \"bush hog\" work — to reduce weeds and improve site appearance while the bid process proceeds. Committee members requested follow‑up on temporary remediation and a schedule for the full restoration work once a contract is awarded.
Discussion only: staff presented the DEP findings and the bid timeline; the committee asked for status updates and interim maintenance actions. No formal vote or policy decision was taken at the meeting.","Florida DEP concluded soil sampling at Eagan open space and found no pollutant release; the city will repair irrigation and install Bahia grass and has issued a bid with submissions due Aug. 27.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6171267,"Staff reports on storm damage: insurance reimbursements received, FEMA claims still pending",112,1640580,1752610,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5394627-67187f70e5695889e3d1748543be9813&start=1640&end=1752","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5394627-67187f70e5695889e3d1748543be9813/thumbnail_1640580.jpg","/articles/6171267/St-Pete-Beach/Pinellas-County/Florida/Staff-reports-on-storm-damage-insurance-reimbursements-received-FEMA-claims-still-pending","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6171267-99885609024940ba9651395be2c4feae/orig.mp4?Expires=1773570031&Signature=m0i4g-RxwgECjrnp5RXZFRXAgkDp7-DCZ4LXKpX9IKE4Uvxy0bEW9LhJGcKgWaOTQ8coPeQ7z-oveSywbLAbSC~WMm~Irq4Xt~MzEEHPJS4TJrVu2t3uOPcIYbs4urfus4h3iVj~2pa6I6yO5YRML1XTe92o5JY9ImBZ008~tM9Ee1QYAVnTsYztzpnUkBkDe~MyOyw--d7Dz2Sh-aSrFqr-6h9woE6iLr6en29It66LqiUMr5~VivP-B8eyQeb3hvyCsaWksDkLK01PxFEvxq-pTPIZrBSdDgBFiiwR38QZXx~VMjl9q7WoQHuJeL3GejjInGMWU9G3SpSAd-vsDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff reported July 15, 2025, that they have received insurance reimbursements for facility damage from recent storms but continue to work through outstanding claims and separate FEMA reimbursement processes.
Frances Robstelli, staff member, summarized the financial status for facility repairs: \"We have received some insurance money... we have received a full reimbursement on all the roof damage for all of the facilities... and then we had about $2,200,000 in damage just in all of the facilities combined... we're still about a half a million apart between us and the insurance company.\"
Staff told the committee they have begun necessary repairs and roof work but are managing spending to preserve city cash flow ahead of the next storm season; they said some repairs will occur after additional recoveries are finalized. Committee members asked whether FEMA reimbursements remain pending; staff said FEMA processes are still underway and that the city has not closed all claims.
The staff presentation itemized facility damage that included the gym floor, the weight room and other losses across multiple city facilities. Staff emphasized that commercial insurance claims are ongoing and that reconciliation with insurers can take time. \"Claims, they're not any easier for commercial claims,\" Frances said.
Discussion only: the committee received a status update; no formal vote or directive was recorded. Staff advised that once insurance and FEMA reconciliation are complete, contracts for remaining repairs will proceed and staff will continue to balance repair work with fiscal reserves.","City staff told the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee that the city has received insurance payments and roof reimbursements for facility damage but continues to work with insurers on outstanding claims and with FEMA on disaster reimbursements.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6171271,"Parks advisory committee reviews FY‑26 budget proposals and citywide fee study",360,535390,895430,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5394627-67187f70e5695889e3d1748543be9813&start=535&end=895","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5394627-67187f70e5695889e3d1748543be9813/thumbnail_535390.jpg","/articles/6171271/St-Pete-Beach/Pinellas-County/Florida/Parks-advisory-committee-reviews-FY26-budget-proposals-and-citywide-fee-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6171271-567c433c69dcb6a259959e378c3763ea/orig.mp4?Expires=1773570031&Signature=nAYlRvfa1G1QL7MyvYGqvMJym0DZmqQ6HJi8z2bnzWOtDigROz8I6lUgLWtac4wiiUyC1hmrAYqEcEVZveg6ydRv08fKqXMVPGrXeyuXM4hOqdje8tMbcgj5fNzYELBUQUxEbtDL2wT2RFwDdyZFerFaj7lZwqTILaEE0GwEipZOsLinfLlcyNUXw9gYrDU3p~3o-outUEowBYYqgkSwX4-cSkvGn5oPH-7gp3-p6uSP1-6tWIVwQoeNVK8OV30CCCHUnTa7nawJRA8xN16S0UE1U7Vh5bZ3j7JS2ITWtIviUUVZsVNFNXdqDH2GpVeyndgJMJ8Nl~he-mTWUS6~Cg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee heard a presentation on July 15, 2025, about proposed Parks and Recreation revenue, personnel changes and a citywide fee study that will review program, membership and permit rates.
The department told the committee the city is conducting a fee study covering memberships, classes, summer camps, after‑school programs and aquatics; staff said the study could change permit and program fees and will inform future policy recommendations to the commission.
Committee members asked how the reduced personnel and facility outages would affect services, especially gym and fitness offerings, and sought detail on donation and rental revenue assumptions.
Mandy, staff member, told the committee, \"We are doing a fee study right now for all of our fees. So everything, our memberships, our classes, our summer camps, our after school programs, our aquatics classes, everything is undergoing the fee study.\" That study, Mandy said, will be discussed with the committee when staff requests advisory input on subsidy levels and priorities.
The presentation listed several FY‑26 revenue projections and program line items stated by staff: staff‑led program revenue projected about $192,000; special event permit revenue $12,004.11; pool admissions about $39,000; pool staff‑led instruction about $6,000; instructor fees about $19,000; and community center rentals projected at $50,000. Staff retained two donation figures that had appeared in prior budgets — $70,000 and $30,000 — and said those historically reflected community sponsorships and summer‑camp support but that the community club’s future role was \"to be determined.\"
Staff also presented a proposed reduction in the Recreation and Aquatics personnel budget: the prior year figure shown in the presentation was $1,700,000 and proposed FY‑26 was listed at $1,100,000. Staff said the cut reflected an organizational change and that the department would reallocate programming across available facilities while one gym and the fitness room remain closed for repairs. \"We are down a fitness room, we're down a gymnasium that limits our pickleball capabilities, it limits our basketball league, it limits our after school capabilities as far as the location,\" Mandy said.
Committee members asked where insurance and fleet costs appear in the budget. Staff explained those line items were moved into centralized budgets (finance, IT, fleet) and therefore do not appear under the parks presentation. A committee member asked about the citywide budget scale; staff said the 2025 city budget was \"a little shy of $32,000,000\" and that the department’s presented figures include multiple revenue sources across programs.
Discussion only: committee members and staff discussed likely near‑term impacts on leagues, fitness memberships and after‑school programming; staff said they plan to restore some offerings (senior excursions, lunch‑and‑learns) and to use alternate locations such as Warren Webster for classes and summer camp while repairs continue. No formal recommendation or vote on the fee study or FY‑26 budget was taken at the meeting.
The committee asked staff to provide future briefings and to flag when staff will seek formal advice or a recommendation on fee‑setting and subsidy policy. Staff said it will notify the committee when the rate‑study vendor is ready to request advisory input and recommended continuing twice‑yearly committee meetings (May and November) with ad‑hoc meetings as needed for substantive policy conversations.","City parks staff presented proposed FY‑26 revenue and personnel changes and said a citywide fee study is underway; committee members asked about program impacts, donations and timing for gym and fitness services.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Committee presses staff on park maintenance, SeeClickFix follow‑up and cell tower installations

State clears Eagan site; city to bid restoration and irrigation repairs

Staff reports on storm damage: insurance reimbursements received, FEMA claims still pending

Parks advisory committee reviews FY‑26 budget proposals and citywide fee study