April Topics
Clearwater Neighborhoods Information
Clearwater Neighborhoods Information
March 2025 – Debris Presentation by Kervin St. Aimie
See Zone Map Below
Brian Simon | 727-444-8713 | Zone 3 |
Daniel Kasman | 727-444-8715 | Zone 1 |
David Jehnzen | 727-444-8716 | Zone 8 |
Gregory Dixon | 727-444-8717 | Zone 2 |
John Stephens | 727-444-8719 | Zone 4 |
Kevin Mattocks | 727-444-7744 | Zone 7 |
Mark Still | 727-444-8589 | Zone 5 |
Vicki Sudduth | 727-444-8724 | Zone 6 |
Yusef Touray | 727-444-8725 | Zone 9 |
The city of Clearwater is preparing a Five-Year Consolidated Plan, including comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategies, to create partnerships among the local government, the private sector, community organizations and neighborhood residents. The plan will include goals to address community development, housing, homelessness and special needs in the city’s neighborhoods.
The city is holding three community meetings to help prioritize needs and identify strategies that may be eligible for federal funding through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These federal programs are intended to benefit low- to moderate-income residents.
If you are unable to attend any of the meetings, you can share your input by completing an online survey by Feb. 28.
Recommendations to Reduce Land Use Conflicts in Clearwater
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Information provided by Allie Chandler Baier, Division Manager (Neighborhoods & Community Engagement):
You can view information about a crime that has happened in your neighborhood on the police department’s Community Crime Map. I am going to ask in one of my meetings with PD this week what the delay between when criminal activity happens vs. when they are posted.
Several officers work in these areas as well, but below are the contacts I have for each of the districts. You can find which district you are in by viewing the Patrol Division webpage. I will be meeting with each of them this week and next to make sure they are the best contacts for residents to reach out to.
See Clearwater Important Post-Hurricane Updates here
Report storm damage in Clearwater by calling the city of Clearwater’s information line at (727) 562-4682 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, or by reporting it online at myclearwater.info/reporthelenedamage.
FeedingTampaBay and partners are hosting free food distribution events across Pinellas County over the next several days. To find events and food pantries near you, visit https://feedingtampabay.org/findfood
What to do with storm debris: Separating tree limbs and yard waste from household items or building debris will speed up future collection when the County or your city starts pickup operations. Put the debris in separated piles on your curb without blocking the road and away from gutters and storm drains.
Right now work crews are focused on getting roads, drains and water systems back in good working order, so please don’t ask them to help with your personal property cleanup.
The County has contracted with a debris hauler for unincorporated Pinellas and will announce a pickup schedule and what type of debris is eligible for collection soon. If you live in a city, call or check their website for availability of debris pickup in your area.
List of all back to school events at our rec centers –
Back-to-School Bash Series
Clearwater recreation centers host a series of events to celebrate the beginning of back-to- school. Check with your recreation center of choice for cost.
Clearwater Celebrates America
Clearwater Celebrates America will be a day filled with patriotic themed entertainment, food music, performances, and fireworks at 9:30pm. Silent Disco on the pier from 8pm to 10pm.
Art by the Bay: free to the first 40 people who sign up monthly Upcoming Events | Clearwater Public Library System (librarymarket.com)
North Greenwood Public Workshop – Monday, July 8, 2024 – 6:30 – 8:30 pm – No Greenwood Recreation Ctr. – Community Discussion regarding rich history and heritage of N. Greenwood.
Title: Local Historic Districts: What are They and How do they Come About? Date: July 16th
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm
Location: Clearwater Historical Society and Museum
Description: Join this one-hour workshop about Local Historic District (LHD) designations and learn what they mean to property owners and the process behind their designation. Learn about LHD goals, guidelines, and standards, and have an opportunity to ask questions and chat with a local expert.
Speaker: John Peter Barie, AIA, CNUa & Registered Architect
This summer, JWB is partnering with the St. Pete Free Clinic to giveaway nutritious food for children across Pinellas County, starting with a FREE SUMMER FOOD FOR FAMILIES DRIVE-THRU EVENT on Saturday, July 20th from 9 AM to 12 PM in JWB’s parking lot (14155 58th Street North, Clearwater). Free fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, meats, and more will be loaded into families’ cars, drive-thru style, starting at 9 AM this Saturday and while supplies last.
May 20th, 2024
Community leaders have the opportunity to enhance their community’s ability to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against all forms of disasters. This course will help to enhance understanding of natural disasters, risk assessment in the context of disaster management, prevailing emergency management procedures and operations, and the different vulnerability factors that exist within their local community. This course will also provide community leaders with an understanding of the necessary plans and tools needed in planning for natural disasters, and will help them to better understand and identify the personnel best equipped to address response and recovery requirements in the case of an actual disaster. Course Modules include: *Hazards and Vulnerabilities *Community Preparedness & Mitigation *Value of Partnerships
AWR-310 Natural Disaster Awareness for Community Leaders (VIRTUAL COURSE OFFERING)
Each Month – Sign up here
Next one – May 14, 2024 05:30 PM
The Pinellas Continuum of Care (CoC) will host 8 information sessions for members and supporters in 2024. During these sessions, participants will have an opportunity to learn about resources, programs, and initiatives throughout Pinellas County. Please register for these sessions below. In January, April, August, and November, members are invited to meet in-person. Separate registration links will be provided for these meetings. To renew membership in or join the Pinellas CoC, please visit www.PinellasHomeless.org/pinellascoc.us02web.zoom.us
Thursday, April 11, 2024: Stop by the East Community Library at St. Petersburg College from 6 to 7:30 p.m., for an informal discussion about the proposed amendments.
The City of Clearwater Community Development Code is being updated to establish standards for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
The threat of mortgage fraud and identity theft crimes continue to rise, and all too often victims of these types of fraudulent activities are unaware their homes or identity have been stolen. While Property Fraud Alert does not prevent fraud from happening; it provides an early warning system for property owners to take appropriate actions should they determine possible fraudulent activity has taken place. It’s simple! Just enter your personal and/or business name and you will be notified when a document is recorded with your name match.
Link to a fraud alert you can register for with the County. Below he describes some scary ways that individuals can make fraudulent deed claims that could result in a property getting refinanced or sold fraudulently. The alert is a way people can sign up to have their name monitored within the Recorder’s office to track possible fraudulent recordings that affects their property.
The city of Clearwater is awarding funds to local non-profit/charitable organizations for activities and events that will help further the city’s strategic plan and that provide economic, social, medical, cultural, or educational benefits to Clearwater residents.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wavemakers-with-janet-and-tom-scherberger/id1609519751?i=1000610598268
Or
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2v2VFmLx4jz4FQS3pvmfi5?si=o5rnoXMrSfOsKOOemL8IXw
February 16, 2022 from 6:00PM to 7:00PM
St Petersburg College
Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions
Hosts the Event
Legislative Advocacy: Understanding and Navigating the Political Process
Speakers for the Event are
Jeff Brandes, Florida State Senator
Michelle Grimsley, Partner, The Southern Group
Scott Dudley, Director of Field Advocacy, Florida League of Cities
Register to Attend in Person or Virtually
Background
Years ago, the Florida Legislature passed a law prohibiting local governments from setting up smoke-free areas at public parks and beaches. As ridiculous as it is, Clearwater cannot stop someone from smoking in the dugout of a Little League field. We also can’t keep cigarette butts off our beaches. This is an issue that affects the environment, health, welfare of children, the economy and tourism AND it’s a Home Rule issue.
The Solution
There are two new bills, HB105 and SB 224, that empowers local voices to make local choices about smoking at public parks and beaches. But before the Legislature can make it a law, the bills must go through the committee process.
HB105 passed the House Professions & Public Health Subcommittee on January 25th and now needs to be heard in the Environment, Agriculture & Flooding Subcommittee
SB224 next needs to pass the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee
How You Can Help
By Friday Jan. 28th, please send two quick emails that say:
I want my city to be able to regulate smoking in public places.
Please put the public smoking bill on your next committee agenda.
Here are the two email addresses:
Brodeur.Jason.web@flsenate.gov
James.Buchanan@myfloridahouse.gov
Thank you for your advocacy!
A Weekly Update About Something You Can Do While the Florida Legislature is in Session
January 1/25/2022
SB 518: Residential Home Protection
Background
In 2019, the Florida Legislature passed a law that banned local governments from enforcing many of their tree ordinances. This left cities and counties powerless to protect healthy trees from people with less than good intentions. The law led to abuses, including the clear-cutting of land and the removal of healthy trees that presented little, if any, risk to people or buildings. This is a Home Rule issue affecting the environment, the aesthetics of our neighborhoods and our beautiful trees.
The Solution
FL Senate Bill CS/SB 518 puts tree removal and trimming back into the hands of local government; not distant Tallahassee lawmakers.
Next, it must pass in the Senate Government Oversight & Accountability Committee. Lucky for us, a local legislator, Senator Jeff Brandes chairs this committee.
How You Can Help
Please call his local office at 563-2100 and/or send a quick email to say: I want my city to be able to regulate tree removal. Please agenda the bill in Governmental Oversight & Accountability.
Here’s his email address: brandes.jeff.web@flsenate.gov
Thank you for your advocacy!