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Welcome to LARGO
TODAY
, News from the City Manager. Stay up-to-date on the superior services the City of Largo offers to our residents, businesses and visitors to build the "Community of Choice in Tampa Bay."
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THIS WEEK IN LARGO APRIL 3, 2020
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The City’s Emergency Management Team continues to monitor the evolving health concerns in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and taking proactive measures to help preserve the health and well-being of our community. Find the latest more information including city contacts and community resources on
Largo.com/COVID19
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LARGO CITY COMMISSION
GOES VIRTUAL
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In order to protect the health and safety of our residents and visitors, the City of Largo has decided to host the April 7, 2020 Largo City Commission Meeting entirely online and via telephone. This means that members of the public who wish to tune in or comment during the meeting will have several options.
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Register for the GoTo Webinar to receive a link.
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Spectrum Channel 639, Frontier Channel 45 or W.O.W. Channel 15
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If you have any questions about how to watch, listen or comment during the Commission Meeting, please email
cityclerk@largo.com
or call 727-587-6710 ext. 7003.
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PINELLAS COUNTY'S
SAFER AT HOME
RESOLUTION
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Under the State of Florida's new order senior citizens and people with significant underlying health conditions must stay home and take all measures to limit their risk of exposure of COVID-19. All others can leave home only to obtain essential services or perform essential activities.
Pinellas County issued an executive order mandating:
- Retail businesses, operations or organizations not included in the category of essential services or activities listed in the governor’s order must close.
- All business, operations and organizations continuing to operate pursuant to the governor’s order must comply with CDC guidelines for social distancing and hazard mitigation.
- The County Administrator is empowered to issue orders to close businesses that are not in compliance.
Citizens who do not fall into the high-risk category may still get exercise outdoors, including walking, biking, fishing and swimming, provided they adhere to social distancing guidelines.
Find more information, visit
PinellasCounty.org/Covid19
or call Pinellas County Customer Information Center (CIC) at 727-464-4333.
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STOP THE SPREAD
BE SMART AND STAY 6 FEET APART
To report a violation of the Safer at Home Order requirements, call 727-582-TIPS (8477).
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LARGO RECEIVES HOME RULE HERO AWARD
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For the third year in a row, the City of Largo is pleased to announce that our community has been chosen to receive the Florida League of Cities’ 2020 Home Rule Hero Award!
During the 2020 State Legislative Session, the effort, dedication and proven advocacy for municipal home rule could not have been done without the hard work of Mayor Woody Brown, Commissioner John Carroll, Commissioner Jamie Robinson, and Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator, Cheryl
Reed (recipients of the Home Rule Hero Award in 2018 and 2019). Also crucial to the City’s ongoing advocacy accomplishments are the efforts of City Manager Henry Schubert.
This year, the City Attorney’s Office, Human Resources and Environmental Services provided invaluable assistance in advocating for legislative changes that protect local governments from unfunded mandates and from policies that would have created unfair financial consequences for cities.
The collaborative effort of the City’s elected officials and Team Largo members, working together, is an integral piece of both Largo’s and the Florida League of Cities’ grassroots legislative advocacy. Largo is truly an inspiration for towns and cities statewide.
Cheryl Coller Reed
Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator / 586-7452 / creed@largo.com
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FDEM and FEMA Public Assistance Reimbursement Grants:
Hurricane Irma Recovery: The City received additional reimbursements in the amount of $985,458 in February 2020; the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is processing and auditing outstanding reimbursement requests, owed to
the City, in the final estimated amount of $400,000. This final amount is expected in the near future.
Hurricane Michael Recovery: The Fire and Rescue Department’s remaining mutual aid funds in the amount of $41,780 were received in January 2020.
A special thanks to the City’s first responders and public servants who served during Hurricanes Irma and Michael and to the administrative and financial team members of Team Largo who labor long after both events are over to ensure that the City is accurately reimbursed.
Cheryl Coller Reed
Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator / 586-7452 / creed@largo.com
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CITY OF LARGO STAFF IS
HERE TO HELP
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Below is important contact information while City facilities remained closed to the public.
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MAYOR WOODY BROWN'S
SAFER@HOME MESSAGE
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KEEPING OUR
COMMUNITY CONNECTED
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From Captain Play! coloring sheets, online fitness videos and activities that are screen-free, Largo Recreation is here with ways to stay active and healthy while at home.
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Access library eResources on your device, all free with your library card. eResource digital media includes: eBooks, eAudiobooks, downloadable and streaming music, TV shows, comics, movies, and eMagazines.
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MAKE LARGO COUNT IN THE
2020 CENSUS
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Do you want more funding for schools, highways, and healthcare in our area? The census count determines billions of dollars in funding for federal and local programs in our state, Congressional representation, and election boundaries. The 2020 Census is now live online! You can fill out the Census at
My2020Census.gov
, simply confirm your address and complete the brief survey. Then tell your friends to take it, too!
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MISSION: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride
VISION: To Be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay
VALUES: INTEGRITY | COLLABORATION | PASSION | CREATIVITY
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