District 3 Weekly Update –
the District 3 newsletter.
Building Community – Community Engagement Opportunities
Our strength lies in our connection. We focus on small-scale neighborhood gatherings to discuss issues and ideas. Whether it's beautification of our neighborhood features or underground wastewater, every discussion counts towards making St. Pete Beach a true home for everyone.
Latest Updates for Community Action Groups
Storm Water: FDOT has released the camera footage of the Don CeSar storm drain pipes passing under the Bayway with the statement that repairs were needed. Our city maintenance team is reviewing the videos. These pipes will likely play a vital part of the drainage design now in work by the engineering company WSP. For now, we are relying upon temporary pumps to remove water from our streets (if you have water in the street near the pump and the pump is not running, please report using See-Click-Fix.
Traffic Safety: We have initiated a conversation with FDOT on upgrading the crosswalks on Gulf Blvd and also installing brighter, turtle friendly lighting in District 3. To discuss crosswalks and lighting, please email Holly (see contact info on the main page). Speed calming has been approved for Belle Vista neighborhood in three locations: 44th Ave, Belle Vista Dr, and Belle Vista Dr East. We are seeking the precise location for the speed strips (similar to rumble strips) along 44th Ave. If you would like to offer a suggestion, please email Christina (her contact is on the main page).
Two New Community Action Groups to kick off August 21st:
Marketing: Coordinate with influencers, elected officials, media to promote St Pete Beach as a place to live, do business, to invest, and to give.
Beautification: Craft a vision of a more beautiful St Pete Beach. Coordinate and fundraise for better landscaping, signage, and various other city assets such as park improvements.
Where I’ll Be
I'll be in each neighborhood this week, and the hot topics are 2027 budget formation, funding for infrastructure, new hurricane permitting procedures, speed calming in Belle Vista, and new community action groups. The weekly visit to your neighborhood or Condo is so very important.
Mondays:
City Manager 10am
Lazarillo Park 3:30-4:00pm, Wx Permitting
Belle Vista Pavilion 4:15-4:45pm, Wx Permitting
Lido Park 5:00-5:30pm, Wx Permitting
Tuesday: Commission Meeting, 6pm
Wednesday:
Thursday: Community Storm Water, Community Center, 6:00-7:30pm
Friday:
Update to Constituents:
Infrastructure
Stay Informed – Community Engagement Updates
- Thoughts on the next Commission meeting. See the BLOG link above
- See the Newsletter for very important info on Sewer Line cleaning and backflow prevention!
- Carolyn Zaleski, our Historic Preservation Board member, called upon her experience with historic preservation guides in two previous cities and suggested a color palet be added to the guide. The board also discussed renovation of the Corey Ave. sign along Gulf Blvd.
- New outfall check valves are expected to be installed beginning this Fall in numerous locations
- I’ve added critical user fee info on the Blog page
- Upcoming Blog: Density Pool trading valuation using Free Cash Flow as the basis for valuation
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