Welcome to LARGO TODAY, News from the City Manager. You can find a copy of this edition and previous eNews at Largo.com/LargoToday. Stay up-to-date on the superior services Largo offers residents, businesses, and visitors to build the "Community of Choice in Tampa Bay."
-Maggie Paluch, Acting City Manager
THIS WEEK IN LARGO - JULY 7, 2023
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CITY TRANSITION LEADERSHIP
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Maggie Paluch joined Team Largo four years ago and will now serve as the Acting City Manager during the nationwide search for a new City Manager. Prior to joining the City, Maggie served as the City Manager in Alamogordo, New Mexico. She earned a Master of Public Administration from Suffolk University and has numerous credentials, including completing the Senior Executive Institute (SEI) training from the University of Virginia. |
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Meridy Semones, Performance & Budget Director, will act as the Assistant City Manager to ensure comprehensive leadership from the City Manager's Office. Meridy has been with Team Largo for 15 years and brings diverse experience leading the City’s budget process, strategic planning efforts, and the High-Performance Organization (HPO) initiative.
Over the next few months, the City will work to finalize a nationwide search for a new City Manager. City Commission plans to interview finalists in August. When the details are finalized, team members, residents, and business owners in the community will be invited to meet the candidates during the process. Stay up to date by signing up for Largo Today, News from the City Manager on Largo.com/Connect.
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How do you want your community dollars spent? Each year, community priorities help to determine how tax dollars are spent within the City of Largo's Annual Budget totaling nearly $250 million of local investment. Community members can provide feedback on budget priorities in the following ways:
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In just 10 minutes, use the online tool to prioritize specific initiatives within the City’s strategic focus areas of Sustainability, Public Health & Safety, and Community Pride for the FY2023 proposed budget.
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Drop by upcoming sessions to connect with the budget team and share your priorities on July 13, 10am-12pm at the Largo Public Library or July 20, 1-3pm at Save-A-Lot.
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HOUSING FOR ALL
INITIATIVE UPDATE & COMMUNITY FORUM
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MONDAY, JULY 24 | 6-8PM | LARGO CITY HALL | RSVP NOW
HOUSING FOR ALL is a new initiative in the City of Largo that seeks to expand housing options to meet current and future needs through different sizes and scale of housing such as accessory dwelling units, townhomes, cottage homes, and more. The City is hosting a Community Kick-Off Forum for this initiative. We invite the public to attend to meet the planning team, learn more about current and future housing options in the City of Largo and share your ideas. This forum is open to the public and we hope to connect with renters, homeowners, community leaders, and anyone who is interested in sharing their ideas and experience about housing options in Largo.
Visit Largo.com/HousingForAll to learn more about this initiative and stay informed about project updates and opportunities for community feedback. |
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PROJECT AND CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
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ROSERY ROAD IMPROVEMENTS NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
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Monday, July 10 | 5-6:30pm | St. Paul United Methodist Church Community (1498 Rosery Rd NE) |
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The City of Largo is currently working on a multi-phase roadway improvement project along Rosery Road between Teakwood Village East (near Missouri Ave) and Eagle Lake County Park. The project team will share design plans with local residents and are available to answer any questions about proposed roadway improvements.
Project Overview:
- Phase I was completed in 2022.
- Phase II is in the design phase and planned improvements include roadway rehabilitation, multi-use path, sidewalks, mid-block crossings, and intersection improvements. The project team will also assess drainage and stormwater infrastructure needs and traffic calming.
- The intended outcomes of the project are to improve transportation infrastructure for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians, and improve east-west bike/pedestrian connection between Pinellas Trail and Eagle Lake Park.
Connecting with Local Residents:
- A survey was available for public input on proposed roadway updates in January and February 2023 and 211 residents completed the survey. The survey responses were reviewed by the project team to inform design plans.
- The City's project team invites all residents and those that regularly travel on Rosery Road to join an upcoming neighborhood information meeting to learn more about the project.
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GLADYS STREET PROJECT UPDATE
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City staff are pleased to share an update on the Gladys Street project. City staff are currently finalizing the Gladys Street roadway plan set and continuing coordination with our selected Contractor.
The proposed work will include:
- Pavement improvements
- Minimal Curb ramp and sidewalk repairs to address accessibility
- Sidewalk extensions in select areas
- Traffic calming
Incorporating both community member and City Commission feedback, proposed traffic calming measures will include:
- Raised Crosswalk near Southwest Recreation Center
- Speed Table south of 134th Ave
- Raised Intersection at 21st Ave SW
- Raised Crosswalk near Hillsdale Ave
In addition, Pinellas County is currently finalizing their design plans for potable water relocations along and across Gladys Street to ensure that all infrastructure repairs under the roadway are completed by the County before we begin our proposed improvements. Stay tuned to Largo Today and Largo.com/Projects for project updates and anticipated timeline later this summer.
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HORIZON WEST BAY CONSTRUCTION |
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Construction of Horizon West Bay which includes Largo City Hall is underway. As of July 5, 2023, work continues on the following tasks:
- Sitework
- Underground Utilities Exterior
- Concrete Elevator Shafts
- Parking Garage Interior Utilities
- Parking Garage Steel
Road closures for the duration of the project include:
- 4th Street NW, between West Bay to 1st Ave NW
- 5th Street NW, between West Bay to 1st Ave NW
- 1st Avenue NW, between 4th Street to 5th Street
Largo’s new mixed-use complex, Horizon West Bay, sets a vision to attract new restaurants, cafes, and retailers to Downtown Largo. The facility will be located on the northern 400 block of West Bay Drive in Downtown. View more information and ways to stay informed on the latest updates at HorizonWestBay.com. Get the most up-to-date information on projects happening Downtown by signing up for the Downtown eNewsletter.
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An Allman Brothers Experience
July 8, 2023
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Taylor Swift Themed Laser Dance Party
August, 19, 2023
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