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THIS WEEK IN LARGO August 7, 2020
UPCOMING MEETINGS
CITY COMMISSION VIRTUAL WORK SESSION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11 • 4PM
In order to protect the health and safety of our residents and visitors, the City of Largo has decided to host some public meetings using electronic communications technology. This means that members of the public who wish to tune in or comment during the meeting will have several options. Not every public meeting will feature public comment.
WATCH OR LISTEN LIVE
LARGO TV
Spectrum Cable ch. 639, W.O.W. Cable ch. 15 or Frontier Cable ch. 45
FACEBOOK LIVE
ZOOM
By Phone: 1-929-205-6099, Webinar ID: 943 3765 6225
Zoom Passcode: 167042
(Long Distance Charges May Apply)
NEWS AND UPDATES
DUKE ENERGY RETURNS TO STANDARD PRACTICES
Duke Energy Florida will continue assisting customers experiencing economic hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic as the company begins returning to standard billing and payment practices in mid-August.

Laura Thomas
Sustainability Administrator | 727-586-7424 | lthomas@largo.com
GRANTS AT A GLANCE
Team Largo continues to excel at preparing grant applications – and winning grant awards. Additionally, Team Largo intends to apply for new funding as well as request reimbursement funding for important projects and programs, including helping the community stay healthy during and recover from COVID-19 in renewed and resilient ways.

Grant Award Received:
  • Recreation, Parks and Arts | Florida Recreation and Park Association | No Kid Hungry/Parks Provide Emergency Feeding Program due to COVID-19 | $10,000
  • Library | Florida League of Mayors | City Catalyst Grant | Home Delivery of Library Materials | $1,500

In partnership with Pinellas County Government:

Intending to Apply:
  • Office of Performance and Budget | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-Mitigation Grant | Countywide Resilience Planning Program | $992,000

Requested Reimbursement:
  • Public Works | Municipal Recycling Grant | $60,184

Cheryl Coller Reed
Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator | 727-586-7452 | creed@largo.com
CUZIN'S VEHICLE STORAGE PLAN APPROVED
On July 30, the City issued a development order to allow the applicant to develop the property into a vehicle storage business. Development activities will include ten storage canopies, landscaping improvements, and a management office.

Rick Perez
Planning Manager | 727-587-6749 | rperez@largo.com
MAKE LARGO COUNT IN THE 2020 CENSUS
The 2020 Census will shape Florida's political representation and guide billions of dollars in funding for programs ranging from school lunches to highway projects. Only 59.7% of Largo residents have completed the Census.

The new deadline to respond to the Census is September 30. Representatives from the Census Bureau will be conducting door-to-door responses starting in August. Help us #MakeLargoCount by completing the census today either online at My2020Census.gov or by phone at 1-844-330-2020 for English; (844) 468-2020 for Spanish; and (844) 461-2020 for Vietnamese. Census responses are confidential and should take less than 5 minutes.
DELINQUENT UTILITY BILL INSTALLMENT PLANS
Pinellas County Utilities is the billing agent for most of the City of Largo's utility charges, including wastewater (sewer and reclaimed water), stormwater and solid waste (garbage, trash, yard waste, construction debris and bulky items such as furniture and appliances).

Due to the pandemic, some utility customers who have lost their jobs are having difficulty paying their utility bills and the County has begun establishing installment plans on a case by case basis, including for the City's utility charges. Installment plan letters are currently being sent to affected customers, which includes a message regarding contacting Covid Cares-211 for possible financial assistance.

A sample installment plan letter is below. Installment plan conditions, include:
  • Installment plans provide up to six monthly installments for delinquent balances
  • If any payment is not received by the due date, the remaining delinquent balance becomes due
  • Customers are responsible for keeping all new utility charges current
KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY CONNECTED
JOIN MAYOR BROWN IN THE MAYOR'S WATER CONVERSATION CHALLENGE
Mayor Woody Brown is joining other mayors across the country in asking residents to make a commitment to conserve water and protect this vital resource by taking part in the 9th Annual Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. To participate, enter online at MyWaterPledge.com, and then make a series of online pledges to conserve water on behalf of the City of Largo.
PARKVIEW TERRACE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
The Central Park Performing Arts Center (CPPAC) is excited to welcome back customers with a Summer Concert Series. The show will be presented in a limited-capacity cabaret setting, outdoors on the Parkview Terrace to promote proper social distancing. Tables of four will be available for purchase as a package for $80. Visit LargoArts.com for show listings.
HURRICANE SEASON IS HERE. ARE YOU PREPARED?
Hurricane season is starting to get active. Prepare for the storm by watching our hurricane preparedness webinar and find information on hurricane kit essentials, evacuation zones, special needs shelters, tips and more at Largo.com/Emergency.
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