FEBRUARY 2022
Thank you for subscribing to this newsletter and for taking the time to learn about current events and efforts in the City of Oldsmar. For this edition, I think it’s important to provide an update regarding downtown redevelopment, the upcoming municipal election, and the Experience Oldsmar magazine. Please be sure to scroll through the newsletter to learn more about the public art survey, Coastal Waste & Recycling, holiday closures, and the pet photo contest. You will also find the link to the 2022 Oldsmar Candidates Forum video that took place last week.
Downtown Redevelopment - There are three different efforts that are currently taking place. First, there is the recommended regulatory Comprehensive Plan amendment to incentivize the construction of vertically integrated, mixed-use buildings that promote residential dwelling units instead of commercial space along Tampa Road just in the downtown area. The amendment does not increase the height or size of the development currently allowed. The amendment to the City’s Comprehensive Plan has been approved by the City of Oldsmar’s Planning Board, the City Council, the Forward Pinellas Planners Advisory Committee, and the Forward Pinellas Board. The amendment will be considered by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on February 8.
The second relates to the development of the property located next to City Hall. The City Council unanimously authorized the City Manager to enter negotiations with Woodfield Development, LLC. The next step in the process is for the City Manager to present the Essential Terms of a Development Agreement.
Third, the City Council unanimously authorized the City Manager to enter negotiations with Devon S Rushnell, LLC to develop the site adjacent to the Oldsmar Public Library. At tonight’s City Council meeting, the City Council will consider a revised conceptual plan for the site.
It is also important to note during the January 4 City Council Meeting, there was a consensus to host three public open house meetings prior to the City Council consideration of a development agreement for a specific proposal. At tonight’s meeting, the City Council will consider a specific approach for this effort.
Election (Elección) - The City of Oldsmar has an election on March 15, 2022. Voters have the opportunity to vote for Mayor, Council Seat 2, and 11 Charter Questions. The deadline to register to vote in this election is February 14, 2022. The deadline to request a mail ballot is March 5, 2022. To register to vote or request a mail ballot, visit VotePinellas.com or contact the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections at (727) 464-8683. For information regarding the candidates or charter questions, visit MyOldsmar.com or contact the Oldsmar City Clerk at (813) 749-1115.
La Ciudad de Oldsmar tiene una elección el 15 de marzo de 2022. Los votantes tienen una oportunidad de votar por el alcalde, el escaño del consejo número 2 y 11 referendos a los estatutos. La fecha límite para inscribirse para votar en esta elección es el 14 de febrero de 2022. La fecha límite para solicitar una boleta por correo es el 5 de marzo de 2022. Para inscribirse para votar o solicitar una boleta por correo, visite VotePinellas.com o póngase en contacto con el Supervisor Electoral del Condado de Pinellas al (727) 464-8683. Para obtener información sobre los candidatos o los referendos a los estatutos, visite MyOldsmar.com o póngase en contacto con el Secretario de la Ciudad de Oldsmar al (813) 749-1115.
Magazine - The new edition of the Experience Oldsmar Magazine is being mailed to each resident this week. If you are an Oldsmar resident and do not receive your copy, please email [email protected]. This issue features the City’s latest exhibit – Oldsmar in Orbit. It will launch in March, with a Grand Opening event on March 5, 2022.
I hope you have a wonderful February.
Best regards,
Felicia Donnelly
