Board of County Commissioners - 2026-04-21
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Meeting Summary
The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners approved a term sheet for $85 million in Tourism Development Fund contributions to redevelop BayCare Ballpark and Phillies training facilities, extending the team's lease through 2047. The board also approved the City of Largo's Clearwater-Largo Rd. Community Redevelopment District plan amendment but denied the proposed 75% county TIF contribution, directing staff to negotiate an interlocal agreement with less than 50% county participation. Additionally, the board approved $800,000 in Penny Four funding for Brentwood Townhomes workforce housing.
Key Decisions (6)
Phillies Stadium Redevelopment Term Sheet
Approved term sheet for $85 million county contribution from Tourism Development Fund for redevelopment of BayCare Ballpark, Phillies Complex, and Carpenters Complex. Phillies committed to $850,000 annual marketing contribution to Visit St. Pete Clearwater with 3% escalator beginning 2032. Extends lease through 2047, marking 100th anniversary of Phillies spring training in Clearwater.
Brentwood Townhomes Affordable Housing Funding
Approved $800,000 from Penny Four funds for Brentwood Townhomes project providing 25 workforce homes.
Largo Clearwater-Largo Rd. CRA Plan Amendment
Approved resolution for City of Largo's Clearwater-Largo Rd. Community Redevelopment District plan amendment covering approximately 611 acres including original CRA area and 2023 expansion area bounded by Bel Air Rd., 4th Avenue Northwest, Pinellas Trail, and Betty Ln.
Largo CRA 75% County TIF Contribution
Denied proposed ordinance establishing 20-year trust fund with 75% county TIF contribution for Largo Clearwater-Largo Rd. CRA. Staff directed to negotiate interlocal agreement with county contribution less than 50%. Current district taxable value approximately $611 million.
Rezoning at 5301 55th Street North
Approved zoning change from RR residential rural to R4 1,2,3 family residential on approximately 0.45 acre parcel at 5301 55th Street North in Lowman for applicant Louis Quadan.
Dunedin CRA Interlocal Agreement Amendment
Approved resolution amending interlocal agreement with City of Dunedin to allow increased indebtedness and expenditure of county TIF funds for Downtown Master Plan 2033, primarily for parking garage construction.
Zoning Changes (1)
5301 55th Street North, Lowman
Louis Quadan
Development Activity (5)
BayCare Ballpark Redevelopment
Stadium facility improvements including renovations to spring training complex. First new airside-level investment in over 20 years for Phillies facilities.
Brentwood Townhomes
25 workforce housing units
Tampa International Airport Airside D
600,000 square feet new terminal, double the size of Airside C. Includes two new lounges (Delta and international common use), customs facility with biometrics, glass jet bridges. Will accommodate growth from 25 million to 37 million passengers.
Dunedin Parking Garage
New parking garage to address downtown parking needs. City general fund covering 57% of financing with remainder from CRA TIF.
Palm Harbor Recreation Center
Groundbreaking held; includes step-down shelter component funded through penny request
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Largo Clearwater-Largo Rd. CRA district has median household income of $42,900, significantly below county median, with 23% of households below poverty line and median residential property value of $98,000.
Commercial Demand
Over 52% of commercial buildings in Largo CRA district were built prior to 1970, indicating significant redevelopment opportunity along Alt 19 corridor.
Infrastructure
Tampa International Airport projecting growth from 25 million to 37 million passengers over next 10 years, with Airside D expansion designed to accommodate this capacity.
Sentiment
County commissioners expressed strong concern about expanding CRA TIF contributions, with multiple commissioners stating preference for cities to use their own millage rate increases rather than county contributions.
Housing Demand
Live Local Act enabling significant residential development along Alt 19 corridor in Largo, with commissioners noting developers are actively pursuing these opportunities without additional incentives.