St. Pete Beach is governed by a City Commission. This recap covers the final budget hearing and regular meeting of Mon., Sept. 21, 2026, 6:00 PM (adjourned 6:59 PM). All five members present (City Manager via Zoom). Source: official minutes (approved Oct. 13, 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)
FY2027 millage adopted at 3.0757 mills (rolled-back rate) — 5-0. FY2027 budget adopted 4-1 (Robinson no).
Blind Pass South Jetty: Res. 2026-33 supports the project and an FDEP grant application (50% cost share if awarded) — 5-0.
Wastewater fees (Ord. 2026-16) adopted 5-0; PSTA beach trolley renewed through Dec. 31, 2026 ($60,500).
📌 Key Decisions & Impact on North Beach
1. FY2027 Millage (Ord. 2026-19) & Budget (Ord. 2026-20) — Final Readings
What happened: No staff report on millage; the ordinance set the rolled-back rate adopted on first reading. Since first reading, the budget was reduced by just over $80,000 to reflect the lower rate, and one Public Services FTE was added for capital projects. A 42nd Ave resident spoke against funding wastewater capital through utility rates.
The Vote: Millage passed 5-0 (Causey moved, Marriott seconded). Budget passed 4-1 (Maldonado moved, Marriott seconded; Robinson no).
North Beach Impact: Sets the city portion of FY2027 property tax bills for North Beach owners at 3.0757 mills.
2. Resolution 2026-33 — Blind Pass South Jetty Improvement Project
What happened: Pulled from consent by Mayor Tate. Asst. City Manager Adam Poirrier said FDEP requires the resolution as a first step to apply for Beach Management Program funding; a grant would cover 50% of project cost.
The Vote: Passed 5-0 (Causey moved, Marriott seconded).
North Beach Impact: Inside the NBCA area. The Blind Pass south jetty is at the island’s northern tip, at the north end of Upham Beach. Project cost and timeline are [unverified - check]. FDEP’s 2026 plan says the south jetty was last sand-tightened in 2006 (FDEP SBMP, Aug. 2026).
3. Other Actions
Ord. 2026-16 wastewater fees, final — passed 5-0 (Marriott/Causey); the usage rates over 6,000 gallons that had been left out were restored.
Consent 5-0 (Marriott/Maldonado): EMS ALS agreement amendment; PSTA trolley Ninth Addendum, Oct. 1–Dec. 31, 2026, $60,500; Purvis Gray auditing engagement.
Corey Ave special events (Arts & Crafts Festivals, Crabs for a Cure) — 5-0 (Marriott/Robinson); staff to review whether event fees recover city costs.
Merry Pier settlement/lease item removed by staff. Agenda 5-0 (Marriott/Robinson).
💬 Public Comment & Open Discussion
Speakers raised density trading and proposed an art trail, Sheriff response to beach trespassing in Pass-a-Grille, and wastewater rate equity. The Corey Avenue Business Association presented a contribution toward Corey Ave beautification.
Belle Vista lift station (Robinson): Items return Nov. 2; contractor pricing isn’t guaranteed beyond that date. Public Services will meet with the Belle Vista Civic Association beforehand.
City donations (Maldonado): ~$7,500 left in the donation budget; consensus to develop a formal nomination/application process first. No contributions approved.
Reports: Commissioner Marriott said FDOT plans to repave Blind Pass Rd from 75th Ave north toward Treasure Island in early 2027, including median changes, and that public input is open on FDOT’s website. Note: FDOT’s project page now says construction is anticipated in 2028 (FDOT 449213-1).
📅 Upcoming Community Events & NBCA Meetups
Note: these dates were upcoming at the time of this meeting and are now past (except where noted). - Vina Del Mar Island Association meeting with the Sheriff’s Office: Sept. 22, 2026, 5:00 PM, Warren Webster. - Volunteer community group meeting: Thursday (Sept. 24), 1:00–3:00 PM, Warren Webster. - “9 to 5” screening + Dolly Parton book drive: Sept. 25, 2026, Beach Theatre / Corey Ave. - District 4 community meeting: Sept. 28, 2026 (time/location [unverified - check]). - Concerts in the Park: Fridays starting Oct. 2, 2026, through October (location [unverified - check]). - Vice Mayor Robinson Library hour: Mon., Oct. 5, 2026, 5:00–5:45 PM. - Veterans celebration: Nov. 8, 2026 (still upcoming; details [unverified - check]). - [NBCA: North Beach Civic Association meetup, date/location TBD]
🏗️ Around North Beach
Items inside or on the edge of the NBCA area (75th Ave north to the Treasure Island line at Blind Pass), dated on or before this meeting. - Blind Pass sand bypassing is behind target: FDEP’s 2026 inlet report shows that since 2017, 243,571 cubic yards were bypassed south of Blind Pass toward Upham against an objective of 279,000, and 47,586 north against 108,000. (FDEP Annual Inlet Report, Sept. 2026) - FDOT SR 699 (Blind Pass Rd) repaving, north of 75th Ave to north of W. Gulf Blvd (1.459 mi): in design; includes median modifications. (FDOT 449213-1)
🗳️ What’s Next & How to Get Involved
Note: dates below are past unless noted. - Next City Commission meeting: Tue., Oct. 13, 2026, 6:00 PM. - Lift station CUPs: Mon., Nov. 2, 2026 (still upcoming). - FDOT Blind Pass Rd repaving: comment via FDOT’s project page. - [NBCA: next North Beach Civic Association gathering, date/location TBD] - 📬 Subscribe to the North Beachcomber on Substack.
Sources: Meeting video · Official minutes (CivicClerk file 8134) via Agendas & Minutes.
📊 Presentations & Documents
Res. 2026-33 – Blind Pass South Jetty — Sep 21 Commission agenda packet (packet p. 477-479) - The resolution supports a FDEP Beach Management Program grant to improve the Blind Pass South Jetty “to prevent further degradation of the jetty and the surrounding areas” (p. 479). - The application cycle ended July 31, 2026, and signed resolutions were due by Oct 2, 2026 (p. 479).
Adopted FY2027 budget book — Sep 21 Commission agenda packet - The adopted millage is 3.0757 mills, against an FY26 taxable value of $5,044,532,236 (budget book revenue narrative, p. 56).
🎙️ 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.**
Audience comments start around 5 min. See the video for full remarks.
42 min: “…Okay. Uh, the next consent item is 4F, resolution 2026-33 supporting the proposed Blind Pass South Jetty Improvements Project in cooperation with Florida Beach Management Program. I know I pulled this…”
61 min: “…coming out to Corey Avenue on Friday the 25th. Um, also, uh, F DOT is going to be repaving Blind Pass between, uh, 75th Avenue and, uh, up north towards Treasure Island. So that covers pretty much all of district 1. Uh on the FO…”