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News From the City of Treasure Island • April 10, 2024 |
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 The Seawall Contractor Informational Meeting (see video) was held at City Hall on April 5, 2024. This discussion focused on proposed updates to Chapter 69 of the city’s Land Development Regulations to allow for backfill during the elevation of seawalls and to provide requirements for the design of living shorelines.
Visit ElevateTI.com for more information and to see a timeline of upcoming meetings that will involve Elevate T.I. materials.
Click the link below to watch the video on the city's YouTube page:
https://youtu.be/GMxNsP2DdD8?si=jONGw8Bm23wARaVy
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 The next City Commission Meeting & Workshop will be on Tuesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, 10451 Gulf Blvd.
Agendas will be available to view starting on April 11. View agendas at MyTreasureIsland.com/CityMeetings.
 The April 11 Local Planning Agency Board Meeting has been cancelled. The next LPA Board Meeting will be on Thursday, April 18 at 2 p.m. in Commission Chambers at City Hall, 10451 Gulf Blvd. The meeting will immediately follow the Planning and Zoning Board Meeting.
This meeting will discuss the next Terrain Modification Program elements of Elevate T.I.: Discuss Cumulative Substantial Improvements & Revisions to Land Development Regulations, Chapters 76 (stormwater), 54 and 75 (utilities).
Visit ElevateTI.com for more information.
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 The Original Bandingo Music Bingo is Tampa Bay's original game show that combines bands, Bingo, trivia, game shows and interactive entertainment! Bandingo is a new and interactive game for all ages with more than 100 original Bandingo playlists which include more than 5,000 songs.
Join the fun at Treasure Bay, 10315 Paradise Boulevard on April 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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 Join us this Saturday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall, 10451 Gulf Blvd., for Treasure the Island Day - Community Appreciation Day! Meet the city’s police and fire departments, tour the new City Hall, visit with local community organizations, and enjoy free pony rides, a petting zoo, a bicycle rodeo, a vehicle extraction demo, touch-a-truck, food and drink vendors, music, and more. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event to celebrate our wonderful community!
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 The posting for City Manager will close today, April 10. At the April 19 public presentation to the Treasure Island City Commission, Strategic Government Resources will provide an overview of the most qualified applicants for the city's City Manager position. The Commission will have the opportunity to review the candidates' qualifications and experience before narrowing down the field to 8 to 12 applicants to move on to the next round of interviews. This presentation will be an important step in the selection process to ensure the city hires the most qualified and capable individual to lead the community.
You can find a link to the job posting and updates on the city's City Manager search by visiting MyTreasureIsland.com/CMSearch.
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 Treasure Island Fire Rescue recently held an Essential Skills Challenge, where crews competed in various training exercises to sharpen their skills and prepare for real-life scenarios. The challenge included activities such as Vent Enter Search, Gustin Pack Deployment, and Rapid Intervention Team exercises. The friendly competition allowed crews to test their abilities and work together to improve their efficiency and effectiveness in emergency situations. Overall, the Essential Skills Challenge provided valuable training and teamwork opportunities for TIFR.
Link to video on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/uly8CDeABnE?si=fR3jpldiW8k4HCLn
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 Questions about Elevate T.I.? Submit any questions you have online and have our team answer them. Visit ElevateTI.com and click on the "Submit Question Here" button at the top of the page.
Why Elevate T.I.? CLICK HERE to check out this short video on our YouTube page.
Dates of Upcoming Discussions About Elevate T.I.:
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April 18, 2024: 2 p.m. LPA Workshop - Discuss Cumulative Substantial Improvements & Revisions to Land Development Regulations, Chapters 76 (stormwater), 54 and 75 (utilities)
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May 9, 2024: LPA Workshop - Revisions to Land Development Regulations, Chapter 68 Zoning
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May 15, 2024: 11 a.m. - Architect/Engineer/Contractor Informational Meeting to review new program requirements.
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May 23, 2024: (date and time to be approved by LPA board) - LPA Meeting to finalize recommendations for the Terrain Modification Manual and associated LDRs
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June/July/August TBD: City Commission workshop(s)/meetings to adopt the Terrain Modification Manual and associated LDRs. The final timeline is subject to program review and approval by the State.
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 Show your support for Autism Awareness with a Treasure Island Fire Rescue "Autism Awareness" shirt! These shirts are now available for purchase for $30, with proceeds benefitingThe Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD).
CARD provides support and assistance to individuals with autism and related disabilities, with the goal of helping them reach their full potential.
To purchase a shirt, simply send an email to mnelson@mytreasureisland.org, call 727-547-4590 ext. 260 or stop by the fire department located at 180 108th Avenue. TIFR can NOT mail shirts. They will need to be picked up at the station.
For more information about CARD and the important work they do, visit https://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu.
Let's come together to support this great cause!
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 Treasure Island is offering dog lovers the opportunity to purchase a commemorative dog park paver to help expand the entranceway at the John Morroni Memorial Dog Park at Rosselli Park. The pavers are $150 each and measure 8" x 8" in size, with a vibrant Admiral Red color. Each paver can be personalized with up to 6 lines of text, with 20 characters per line including spacing and punctuation. This is a great way for dog lovers to leave a lasting mark in the community while supporting a beloved canine-centric space.
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 Are you ready to rock! The city of Treasure Island is looking for vendors for the city's annual Rock Around the Clock event on May 11. This event is an exciting celebration of music, community, and local businesses.
Rock Around the Clock will rock downtown Treasure Island as 107th Avenue turns into a stage and dance floor while bringing together plaza businesses and residents for an unforgettable evening featuring two outstanding bands: Kid Royale Band, and The Jerry Outlaw Group.
Vendor participation will greatly enhance the Rock Around the Clock experience for attendees and that's why you're invited to join in helping make this event a success.
Those interested CLICK HERE.
For questions or more information, visit MyTreasureIsland.com/Events or email recreation@mytreasureisland.org.
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 Give your children a guranteed fun summer break by registering them 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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 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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 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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