CEO update: County signs funding for Clearwater Marine Aquarium; $250K approved for Toy Town subsurface work
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Staff reported the Board of County Commissioners approved a funding agreement for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium project and that $250,000 in TDT funds will fund subsurface investigation for the Toy Town site; staff expect a final RFP phase and a proposal to the BCC next October.
During a year‑end update to the Tourist Development Council, staff reported that the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved a funding agreement for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and that the county authorized $250,000 in TDT funds to begin subsurface investigation for the Toy Town redevelopment site.
The presenter said the subsurface work is part of phase two of the Toy Town RFP; findings will be shared with the county and RFP respondents. “The hope is that by approximately October we’ll have a final proposal to bring forth to the Board of County Commissioners on that project,” the presenter said.
Staff also announced Partner Summit events in January at multiple county venues and said the county’s beach nourishment project is ahead of schedule, creating an opportunity for promotional activity once the work is completed. Board members praised staff outreach and international market work and adjourned after holiday remarks.
The items reported to the council reflected approvals or actions taken by the Board of County Commissioners and county staff; the TDC did not take additional formal votes on these matters during the meeting.