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THIS WEEK IN LARGO July 24, 2020
ELECTION POLL WORKERS NEEDED
Due to a shortage in poll workers, the City of Largo is encouraging patrons to volunteer as election workers to help conduct fair and accurate elections. Election workers serve as the foundation of our representative democracy. If you are interested in making a difference in your community and country, please consider becoming an election worker. Sign up to volunteer .
NEWS AND UPDATES
DRIVE-THRU HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS EXPO
SATURDAY, JULY 25 • 9-11AM • LARGO CITY HALL
Largo Fire Rescue is hosting a Drive-Thru Hurricane Expo on Saturday, July 25 from 9-11am at Largo City Hall. While supplies last, community members can drive-through City Hall along the marked path guided by City team members to receive the 2020 Hurricane Guide, Hurricane Kit Items, and other important information on City services.
LARGO SUSTAINABILITY SERIES
SATURDAY, JULY 25 • 10:30AM • CITY OF LARGO FACEBOOK
Join presenter Chris Benigni, Stormwater Program Administrator for the City of Largo as he discusses how stormwater pollution can lead to toxic algae blooms and other conditions that cause public health and environmental issues. Come learn about your local watershed, your individual connection to it, and how we can all make changes that improve our direct impact on our beautiful waterways.
SHARE YOUR BUDGET INPUT
TUESDAY, JULY 28 • 4-5:30PM • VIRTUAL SESSION
The City of Largo invites you to discuss the FY2021 Proposed Annual Budget. Your input is important to help us ensure that the budget aligns with your priorities for the community and advancing the City's vision to be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay. Sign up at  Largo.com/BudgetInput  to participate in a virtual community budget planning and engagement session.
WEST BY DRIVE 15 YEAR REVIEW APPROVED
The Pinellas County Board accepted the West Bay Drive Community Redevelopment District (WBD-CRD) Plan 15 Year Review at their meeting on July 21. The resolution accepting the following conditions:

  • The City of Largo is required to submit amendments to the WBD-CRD Plan that identify spending of County TIF funds for current and new projects. Staff will prepare the amendments to the WBD-CRD Plan for review by the Planning Board and the CRA this fall.
  • The County will ensure that its annual contribution to the TIF trust fund does not exceed the contributions made by the City and will amend the Pinellas County Code to incorporate these changes.

Carol Stricklin
Community Development Director | 727-586-7490 | cstrickl@largo.com
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE
The City of Largo hosts a before and after school program at our Highland and Southwest Recreation for grades K-8. If you would like to be contacted when registration is available for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year, please fill out an interest form. A team member will contact you when registration is open.
MENTOR WITH PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
Mentors can have a positive impact on a student’s academic, social and career path. It's easier than ever with virtual mentoring - you can mentor from anywhere! To learn more, visit  PCSB.org/mentor.  Ridgecrest, Ponce de Leon, and High Point Elementary Schools are currently in need of mentors.
BUSINESS TAX RENEWAL UPDATE
Business Tax renewals for FY2021 will be mailed starting Wednesday, July 22. The fees for a Business Tax Receipt (BTR) vary depending on the type of business. Typically, the fee is based on the type of business and square footage of the space the business occupies. Business Tax Receipts are valid October 1-September 30 of each year. The City of Largo's BTR Amnesty Program became effective July 1, which allows for the waiver of delinquent years business taxes if a business comes into compliance with their 2021 Business Tax Receipt and pays the current year in full. This program will run through December 31, 2020. For more information, contact the the Building Division at 727-586-7488, by email at businesstax@largo.com or visit

Robert Hatton
Building Official | 727-586-7488 | rhatton@largo.com
ES OPS BUILDING PROJECT UPDATE
The new Environmental Services Operations Building is underway! This state-of-the art facility will allow ES Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators to weather the storm as the building has a Category 5 rating, and is well out of the way of storm surge due to the 23.4 foot building columns. The new Department of Health-certified compliance laboratory and Environmental Control Program staff will also be found here, potentially in the Spring 2021.
Vivian Gleaves
Environmental Manager | 727-507-4460 | vgleaves@largo.com
SITE PLAN APPROVALS
VidaCann Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (SPR220-017) Site Plan Approval, 12955 Seminole Boulevard
On July 20, the City issued an approval memo to allow the applicant to operate a medical marijuana treatment center at 12955 Seminole Boulevard.

Guidewell Emergency Clinic (SPR220-011) Site Plan Approval, 1603 South Missouri Avenue
On July 20, the City issued an approval memo to allow the applicant to change the use from retail to medical office/clinic, reconfigure the parking lot, and install landscaping at 1603 South Missouri Avenue.

DK Landscaping 2020 Site Improvements (SPR220-002) Site Plan Approval, 1750 Lake Avenue Southeast
On July 20, the City issued an approval memo to allow the applicant to construct a restroom, a pavilion, two pergolas, and to alter the parking lot at 1750 Lake Avenue Southeast.

Mearshire Park (SPR118-010) Site Plan Approval, 2106 58th Street North
On July 15, the City issued a development order to allow the applicant to develop the property into twelve townhome style condominium units at 2106 58th Street North .

Rick Perez
Planning Manager | 727-587-6749 | rperez@largo.com
MAYOR'S WATER 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 starting August 1-31. Visit MyWaterPledge.com and enter to win prizes including your utilities paid for a full year.
SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION
The City of Largo would like to celebrate and recognize the best work in each of our employees. But we need your help! Have you noticed a Team Largo member providing superior services that inspire community pride and demonstrate City values  Please fill out this form   and that employee's supervisor will let them know you were WOW'ed by their performance!
MISSION: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

VISION: To Be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

VALUES: INTEGRITY | COLLABORATION | PASSION | CREATIVITY