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News From the City of Treasure Island • March 6, 2024 |
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 The time has finally come to open the city of Treasure Island’s new and enhanced City Hall. The city is excited to announce a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 2 at 6 p.m. at City Hall’s new location, 10451 Gulf Blvd. Current and former city officials will be in attendance to celebrate this joyous occasion.
The newly renovated, 28,347-square-foot building cost $11 million which included the cost to acquire the property and renovations to the existing building. City Hall will house the City Commission Chambers, City Hall departments, Public Works Administration, and rentable recreation spaces for the community. The facility will serve as a central hub of the city, providing public space that is accessible, functional, and a source of pride for residents.
“This opening has been a long time coming and I know the public is eager to see the final product,” Treasure Island Mayor Tyler Payne said. “This will be a great step forward for our community by adding beautiful spaces for our community groups to use, enhanced technology for better public engagement, easier access to city staff, and more parking in our busiest beach/event parking area.”
The main floor of the new City Hall will consist of the City Commission Chambers with a beautiful view of the beach, a lobby, and the Community Development Department. There will also be enhanced security features requiring electronic access to other floors.
The third floor will be the main staff working floor, with a primarily open floor plan, designed to keep staff located in close proximity for efficiency and collaboration.
The fifth floor will be dedicated to serving the community, with multiple-sized rooms available for classes, meetings, and community activities. This floor also features a premiere event space with a catering kitchen, making it an attractive venue for a variety of functions. This floor will also house the city’s Parks and Recreation offices.
The fourth floor will provide some storage space for the Treasure Island Historical Society but will remain vacant until plans are made as to what should be housed on this floor.
“The city’s staff is excited to move into the new City Hall,” Public Works Director Stacy Boyles said. “We’re a tight-knit team and this space will allow us to work together more efficiently and reflect the pride that we have for the Treasure Island community.”
City Hall is also designed to promote community engagement and provide residents with expanded recreational facilities. The city looks forward to welcoming residents and visitors to the new City Hall and continuing to serve the community for years to come.
Tours of the new City Hall will be offered during the city’s Community Appreciation Day on April 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information, including the cost breakdown, visit mytreasureisland.com/cityprojects.mytreasureisland.com/cityprojects
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 The Presidential Primary and the city of Treasure Island Municipal Election will be held on March 19, 2024.
March 7 is Deadline for Voters to Request a Ballot to be Mailed for the March 19 Presidential Preference Primary and Municipal Elections.
Voter registration information and application forms, early voting and polling places are available online through the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections office at votepinellas.gov.
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 Treasure Island welcomes all those spending their Spring Break in our Paradise Found! Whether you are looking to relax on our beautiful beaches, explore our charming community, or enjoy water sports and outdoor activities, Treasure Island has something for everyone. Remember to stay safe, have fun, and make the most of your time here. Welcome to paradise!
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE CITY'S SPRING BREAK WELCOME VIDEO.
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 CONGRATULATIONS! Treasure Island Police Chief John Barkley was honored with the 2023 Public Service Leader of the Year award at the Treasure Island & Madeira Beach Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, March 1. Chief Barkley was recognized for his dedication to serving and protecting the community of Treasure Island, as well as his leadership in keeping the city safe. The award acknowledges his outstanding contributions to public service and his commitment to excellence in law enforcement.
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 Recognizing remarkable people who’ve played a big role in the city of Treasure Island. The City Commission recognized Greg Morris for his 26 years of service with Treasure Island.
Greg began his career in Solid Waste on June 22, 1998, and transferred to Parks and Recreation in 2021. When asked to describe Greg, responses included reliable, hard-working, and a good sense of humor. The city also wants to acknowledge Greg’s outstanding service, never missing a day of work.
One of his most recent supervisors, Parks and Recreation Director Cathy Hayduke, says her favorite parts of working with him are his dedication to the city and the smile he always has on his face.In addition, two residents remarked how he brightened their days when they saw him out in the field.
In his retirement, Greg is looking forward to celebrating with his family and traveling to see the Grand Canyon with his grandchildren. But to really kick off his retirement, he is planning a big trip to the Philippines.
Please join us in wishing Greg the best in a well-deserved retirement. He will be missed.
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 Get in the know. Submit any questions you may have about Elevate T.I. at ElevateTI.com. Click on the link at the top of the webpage.
Why Elevate T.I.? CLICK HERE to check out this short video on our YouTube page.
Important dates:
- March 7 LPA Workshop - Revisions to Land Development Regulations, Chapters 8, and 66
- March TBD - Seawall Contractor and Architect Contractor Informational Meetings to review new program requirements
- March 18 LPA Workshop - Revisions to Land Development Regulations, Chapters 69, 76, 54 and 75
- April 11 LPA Workshop - Revisions to Land Development Regulations, Chapter 68
- April 18 LPA Meeting to finalize recommendations for the Terrain Modification Manual and associated LDRs
- May TBD - City Commission workshop(s) Terrain Modification Manual and associated LDRs
- June - July - City Commission adoption of the program elements. The final timeline is subject to program review and approval by the State.
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 The city of Treasure Island would like to give a BIG shout-out to the Treasure Island Dune Savers, a group of volunteers whose mission is to remove invasive species from our precious dunes. The group is made up of local Sunset Beach residents and Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS) members. These invasive plant species are crowding out native vegetation and could disrupt the dune ecosystem.
If you're interested in joining the volunteers or if you would like suggestions on what to plant in your yard, contact the Dune Savers group at DuneSaversTI@gmail.com.
The most serious invasive plant species the group found were:
- White Fountain Grass, Cenchrus setaceus - extremely invasive and problematic.
- Mother of Millions, Kalanchoe daigremontiana
- Mother-in-law tongue, Sansevieria trifasciata
- Asparagus Fern, Asparagus aethiopicus
- Brazilian pepper, Schinus terebinthifolia
- Carrotwood, Cupaniopsis anacardioides
- Rattlebox, Crotalaria pallida
- St Augustine grass, Stenotaphrum secundatum
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Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day early with a special The Original Bandingo Music Bingo event this Friday, March 8, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Treasure Bay! It promises to be a night of fun and games as Bandingo combines bands, bingo, trivia, karaoke, and interactive entertainment into one epic game show experience. Grab your friends and come test your music knowledge for a chance to win some great prizes. Don't miss out on the excitement - see you there!
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 Hear directly from Treasure Island Mayor Tyler Payne at the next Mayor's Open Forum on March 12 at 6 p.m. at the Treasure Island Community Center! This is your chance to ask questions and hear updates on what's happening in the city. Submit your questions early by visiting MyTreasureIsland.com and clicking on the "Ask the Mayor" link under the Engage and Connect tab. See you there!
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 Registration is now open for Treasure Island Summer Camp! Camp is 10 weeks of fun and adventure for children ages 5 to 12. What can your children expect? A variety of activities such as games, sports, arts and crafts, parties, guest speakers, entertainment, movies, field trips and more. Don't miss out on a summer of excitement - sign up today!
CLICK HERE to register.
Volunteer opportunities are available as well. CLICK HERE to apply to be a volunteer for the Summer Camp program.
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 Spring It On - Music in the Park is just around the corner! T.I. Community Park will be transformed into a rock n' roll paradise on March 9. Enjoy the spring vibes, and groove to the beats of St.Pete Sons and The Black Honkeys Band! It's the perfect way to kick off the season of renewal and joy. Don't miss out! Grab your friends and join us for an unforgettable evening of live music under the stars.
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 THANK YOU! The Isle of Capri Civic Association presented the City Commission with a check for $3,542 to go towards the purchase of a water bottle filling station, which is to include installation and electrical costs. The water bottle filling station is to be placed at Gulf Front Park. The purpose of the water bottle filling station is to help eliminate the use of single plastics and litter on the beaches.
Any remaining funds from this project will be used for landscaping at the new City Hall. Additional funds of $766 have been deposited in the newly formed Run for the Beaches, Inc. account to purchase the tools, snacks and beverages for volunteers who attend the City's annual sea oat planting event on April 20, 2024.
These funds come from donations accepted at the Isle of Capri Civic Association 3rd Annual Run for the Beaches 5K and One Mile Run/Walk which took place in December of 2023.
Since 2021, the Isle of Capri Civic Association has hosted the Annual Run for the Beaches 5K and One Mile Fun Run/Walk to benefit and promote community-driven sustainability actions and projects.
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 Join the Treasure Island Police Department for Coffee and Cupcakes with the Cops on April 19 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Sunset Beach Pavilion! Come mingle with Chief Barkley and your friendly police department. Share a cup of coffee and a cupcake while getting to know the officers who protect and serve our paradise. We can't wait to see you there!
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 The city of Treasure Island is thrilled to announce that the city has once again been recognized for its commitment to transparency and financial excellence! For the 42nd year in a row, Treasure Island has been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
Thank you to the city’s amazing team for their hard work and dedication to keeping the city's finances in top shape!
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 When are city meetings? Check out the graph to find out. These meetings are subject to change due to holidays or cancellations. You can find agendas for all these meetings on the city’s website at mytreasureisland.com/citymeetings.
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 You never know when you'll need to save a life. Treasure Island Fire Rescue now offers a basic CPR/Heartsaver/AED course and a Basic Life Support (BLS) course.
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March 7
Local Planning Agency Board Meeting
10 a.m. | City Hall Auditorium
March 21
Planning & Zoning Board
2 p.m. | City Hall Auditorium
March 26
City Commission Meeting & Workshop
6 p.m. | City Hall Auditorium
Meetings are streamed live online at mytreasureisland.com/citymeetings, on Spectrum Channel 644 and now on Facebook Live, facebook.com/cityoftreasureisland
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