St. Pete Beach is governed by a City Commission. This recap covers two meetings on Wed., Sept. 9, 2026: the FY2027 Budget Hearing (6:00 PM) and the Regular Meeting (7:54 PM). All five members present. Source: official minutes for both (approved Sept. 21, 2026).
NBCA area: St. Pete Beach from 75th Ave north to the Treasure Island line (Blind Pass). Citywide items are still covered.
⏱️ At A Glance (The 60-Second Version)
Millage cut to the rolled-back rate, 3.0757 mills (current rate 3.0913) — Ord. 2026-19 first reading passed 5-0. The TRIM ceiling had been 3.6715.
FY2027 budget first reading passed 4-1 (Robinson no), incl. one new Capital Projects Administrator position (~$95,000).
Lift stations #4, #7, #10 elevation projects continued 5-0 to Nov. 2 for community input on design.
📌 Key Decisions & Impact on North Beach
1. Budget Hearing — Ord. 2026-19 (Millage) & Ord. 2026-20 (FY2027 Budget), First Readings
What happened: State Rep. Linda Chaney presented $3.4M in state appropriations (Fire Station 22, Pass-a-Grille I&I, Boca Ciega Dr) and voiced concern about raising the millage. Finance Director Devon Schmidt reported roadshow/survey results: 520 online responses (54% opposed an increase, 38% supported some increase) and 326 in-person dots (70% above current rate). Storm drainage ranked as the top priority. Four residents spoke against an increase. Commissioners said the sample wasn’t statistically representative and that revenue wasn’t the main obstacle to completing projects. The proposed budget: ~$86.7M revenues, $118.9M expenditures, $62.2M capital plan (73 lines); General Fund ending balance ~$9.9M. ~$200,000 was added to begin Gulf Winds Drive reconstruction design; four seawall projects (~$8M) moved to the Resiliency Fund.
The Vote: Ord. 2026-19 at 3.0757 mills — passed 5-0 (Causey moved, Maldonado seconded). Ord. 2026-20 with rolled-back rate and +1 FTE — passed 4-1 (Marriott moved, Causey seconded; Robinson no). Budget agenda 5-0 (Marriott/Maldonado).
North Beach Impact: A slight cut in the city’s share of NBCA-area property tax bills (3.0913 to 3.0757 mills). Gulf Winds Dr design funding was added after roadshow feedback; whether any of it falls inside the NBCA area is [unverified - check].
2. Regular Meeting — Lift Station CUPs (Res. 2026-27, -28, -29)
What happened: Elevating controls and generators to base flood elevation (~13–14 ft above grade) at LS #7 (Belle Vista Triangle Park), LS #10 (Fisherman’s Park, Corey Ave street end) and LS #4 (20th Ave at Pass-a-Grille Way). Staff said the city spent >$850,000 on emergency measures to keep wastewater running after the 2024 storms; FEMA funding is approved for portions, and ~$200,000 was already spent on design. Four residents/business owners opposed the size, look or location.
The Vote: All three continued 5-0 to Nov. 2, 2026, 6:00 PM (Maldonado moved; Causey seconded #27, Robinson seconded #28 and #29).
North Beach Impact: None of the three stations is in North Beach, but they repump flows from other stations; the upgrades are part of a 15-station bid package.
3. Other Regular-Meeting Actions
Ord. 2026-15 (green building standards, Community Redevelopment District), first reading — passed 4-0, Marriott abstaining (Maldonado/Causey). Adds cheaper certification options for single-family homes; three homes are currently in permitting.
Ord. 2026-17 (reclaimed water fees), final — passed 5-0 (Marriott/Robinson).
Ord. 2026-16 (wastewater fees), second reading — continued 5-0 to Sept. 21 (Maldonado/Robinson) to fix strikethrough language on tiered rates.
Res. 2026-26 stormwater assessments, no change for FY2027 — passed 5-0 (Maldonado/Causey). The second (debt) assessment is scheduled for payoff in May 2030.
Consent 5-0 (Marriott/Causey): Shuffleboard clubhouse replacement (≤$165,000), SCADA conversion ($360,320 year one), Hurley Park bathroom remodel (≤$84,121), CRS annual report/LMS update (Res. 2026-32).
Agenda 5-0 (Marriott/Causey); extension to 10:15 PM 4-1 (Marriott no).
💬 Public Comment & Open Discussion
A 24th Ave resident again asked for resolution of a stalled building permit (piling requirement); the City Manager is working on it.
A 42nd Ave resident opposed a flat-rate water structure; staff clarified the system remains tiered.
Reports: The City Manager reviewed post-hurricane property value appeals with the Property Appraiser. Vice Mayor Robinson asked staff to review drainage at 71st Ave (just south of the NBCA area) during heavy rains. Commissioner Causey asked that Pass-a-Grille storm drain improvements be brought to District 3.
📅 Upcoming Community Events & NBCA Meetups
Note: these dates were upcoming at the time of this meeting and are now past. - 9/11 remembrance ceremony: Friday (Sept. 11), noon, American Legion Post on Gulf Blvd. - Vice Mayor Robinson Library hours: Mon., Sept. 14, 2026, 5:00–5:45 PM. - Fire Station 22 groundbreaking: Sept. 16, 2026, 10:00 AM, 1950 Pass-a-Grille Way (announced Aug. 19). - [NBCA: North Beach Civic Association meetup, date/location TBD]
🗳️ What’s Next & How to Get Involved
Note: dates below are past. - Final budget/millage hearing: Mon., Sept. 21, 2026, 6:00 PM. - Lift station CUPs return: Mon., Nov. 2, 2026, 6:00 PM (still upcoming). - [NBCA: next North Beach Civic Association gathering, date/location TBD] - 📬 Subscribe to the North Beachcomber on Substack.
Sources: Meeting video · Official minutes — Budget Meeting (CivicClerk file 8114) and Regular Meeting (file 8115) via Agendas & Minutes.
📊 Presentations & Documents
FY2027 Budget Adoption presentation & Budget in Brief — Sep 9 Budget Hearing agenda packet (packet p. 263-278) - The FY2027 budget is $118.1M across all funds, with $85.9M in revenues and other sources (Budget in Brief). - FY2026 certified taxable value is $5,044,532,236. About 70% of taxable value is non-homestead (Budget in Brief). - Named capital items: $12.4M in wastewater pump station/force main/collection work, $4.2M Boca Ciega Dr reconstruction, $4.1M Gulf Way rehab, $3.9M Gulf Blvd undergrounding.
Roadshow “What We Heard” — Sep 9 Budget Hearing agenda packet - The resident feedback summary from the district budget roadshows is attached to the millage ordinance item. Its contents were not summarized [unverified - check].
🎙️ From the Meeting Video (unofficial)
Source: City YouTube video, auto-generated captions via YouTube’s public transcript. Captions are machine-made and may mis-hear words. Official minutes remain the authority for votes and motions.**