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City Commission Meeting

March 2, 2026 · Safety Harbor, FL
Source: CITY COMMISSION — LINK TO CONSENT #1: BACKUP MATERIALS - MARCH 2, 2026 MINUTES (PDF, 4 pp)
Retrieved May 11, 2026 from safetyharbor.granicus.com ↗
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Attendees

Joe Ayoub (Mayor)
Carlos Diaz (Vice Mayor)
Nancy Besore (Commissioner)
Jacob Burnett (Commissioner)
Andy Steingold (Commissioner)
Sarah Allen (City Attorney)
Josh Stefancic (City Manager)
Carol Stricklin (Community Development Director)
Julie Inman (Recreation Director)
James Ryan (City Arborist)
Britney Norsworthy (Library Director)
Renee Cooper (Public Works Director)
Rachael Telesca (City Clerk)
✓ Present: 13/13

Decisions

#Consent Item #1

PASSED 5-0

#Consent Item #2

PASSED 5-0

#Consent Item #3-4

PASSED 5-0

#Consent Item #5

PASSED 5-0

Agenda Items

#1

TREE PLANTING IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY

Mr. Ryan gave a presentation on tree planting locations

#1

Approval of CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Audit Agreements

Approval of audit agreements for the City and CRA

#2

Approval to execute a contract with Explosive Touch Enterprises

Approval of contract for July 4, 2026 Fireworks Display

#3

Approval of contract with Library Interiors of Florida, Inc.

Approval of contract for library renovation

#4

Approval of contract with Flooring Worx, Inc.

Approval of contract for library flooring replacement

#5

Approval of Professional Services Task Order with Ardurra Group, Inc.

Approval of task order for engineering and design of Bay Towne East Water Main Replacement

Public Comments

3 speakers
Commissioner Burnett · Topic: property tax reform

Commissioner Burnett discussed the need for education on property tax reform

Commissioner Besore · Topic: watershed management

Commissioner Besore encouraged continued efforts on watershed management

Mayor Ayoub · Topic: Diversity Advisory Board

Mayor Ayoub discussed the temporary pause on proclamation recognition of DEI related groups