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Mayor directs staff to pursue new Science Center facility; city seeks agreement and timeline

5897627 · October 2, 2025
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Mayor Ken Welch directed staff to pursue an agreement for a new Science Center facility. Staff told council they have reengaged with the property owner and expect to bring an agreement for council consideration, possibly within about 90 days, but final timing depends on reviews and negotiations.

City staff told the St. Petersburg City Council on Oct. 2 that, following direction from Mayor Ken Welch, the administration is moving forward to negotiate an agreement for a new Science Center facility and is reengaging on property options abutting the site.

Rob (city staff) said the mayor had directed staff to bring an agreement to council for a new Science Center facility and that staff were working with the city attorney's office and property owner representatives to finalize terms. "He has directed staff to move forward on bringing an agreement to city council for a new facility at the Science Center," Rob said.

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