Commission approves airport repairs, grants and utility contracts; summary of votes

The Pinellas County Board on April 22 approved a set of consent agenda and procurement items covering airport infrastructure, recreation MSTU grants, the county’s five‑year hazard mitigation plan and several social‑service grants. Most items passed unanimously on voice vote.

Key items approved (consent and contracts)

- St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport — award to Calidacy Construction for water‑intrusion mitigation work, approximately $1.5 million (item 9). - East Lake Recreation MSTU — funding for upgraded lightning protection and detection systems (item 10). - Palm Harbor Main Street MSTU — startup community engagement and streetscape supplies (item 11). - 2025 Pinellas County Local Mitigation Strategy (All Hazards Mitigation Plan) — five‑year update and adoption (item 12). - Grant agreements with WestCare — adult drug court expansion (item 13) and child‑welfare wraparound services (item 14) (SAMHSA and other funding noted in staff memos). - Approval to accept E911 trust fund monies for console furniture replacement at the county 911 center (item 15). - First‑amendment (extensions/allocations) to on‑call utility engineering consulting services with Grama Group, Black & Veatch and Kimley‑Horn (items 16–17). - Interlocal agreement — 10‑year wholesale reclaimed water sale/purchase agreement with the City of Pinellas Park; board also…