Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting 8-11-26

Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners · August 12, 2026

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Opening; invocation and housekeeping

5:30 → 8:52(3m 22s)

Chair opened the meeting, previewed a busy budget season and announced the invocation (Commissioner Nowicki) and pledge (Commissioner Peters). Chair asked public speakers who wanted to address item 39 (the budget) to move their cards to the general public-comment slot so they will be heard under "Citizens to be Heard."

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Pinellas County commissioners heard public comment on proposed 2027 budget cuts — including possible reductions to Wheaton Island Preserve and Shell Key — received a $4 million state grant for two hardened special-needs shelters, approved several ordinances and contracts, and received the county administrator's FY2027 budget presentation outlining unfunded state mandates and proposed savings.

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