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News From the City of Treasure Island • August 21, 2024
City Hall • 10451 Gulf Blvd. |
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 After last night's City Commission Workshop, elements of the Terrain Modification Program a.k.a. Elevate T.I. will be reworked. The Local Planning Agency Board workshop and meeting for Elevate T.I. scheduled for tomorrow, Aug. 22, is canceled and future Elevate T.I. meetings are canceled.
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 Help shape the future of Treasure Island. The city is looking for individuals to serve on the Local Planning Agency Board, Planning and Zoning Board, and Code Enforcement Board.
If you are passionate about community development and have a desire to be involved in local government, you’re encouraged to apply. Learn more about the responsibilities and requirements for each board and submit your application by CLICKING HERE.
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 The Life Intervention Focus Team, Inc. (LIFT) is seeking applicants for three vacancies on their Board of Directors.
Details:
- Term Begins: 1
- Meetings:Fourth Tuesday of each month, City Hall, 9 a.m.
- Role:The board is composed of seven Board of Directors appointed by the City Commission.
LIFT, established on January 31, 2022, aims to enhance social services for city residents and the homeless. Organized under Florida state laws, their mission is to advance the availability of crucial social services.
To learn more about LIFT, visit liftti.org
Interested? CLICK HERE
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 Treasure Island Fire Rescue Firefighter/Paramedic Juan Martinez and Firefighter/EMS Ash Hubbard were recognized at last night’s City Commission Meeting for their exceptional performance when resuscitating a patient in cardiac arrest.
Pinellas County’s EMS Medical Director awarded Martinez and Hubbard with a Certificate of Commendation for their actions on June 20, 2024. They were members of a team that exhibited exemplary skill and coordination that helped save the life of a person in cardiac arrest.
Thank you, Juan Martinez and Ash Hubbard, for your outstanding service and for being shining examples of the professionalism and skill of Treasure Island Fire Rescue.
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 We are entering the peak of hurricane season. Don't be caught off guard. Get storm ready. Visit MyTreasureIsland.com/StormReady for all the information you need.
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 The John Morroni Memorial Dog Park will not be closed this week to pour the two concrete bench slabs. Staff is working with the concrete company to arrange a day that does not have a chance of rain. The dog park may be closed unexpectedly in the upcoming weeks and without notice to pour the slabs. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
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 For helpful information, download the "Treasure Island Collects" mobile app. The free application will allow you to:
- Sign up for waste and recycling collection reminders via email, text message, or smart device notification
- Receive notifications about schedule changes and other important reminders
- Print your collection calendar
- Use the waste wizard to determine how to recycle or dispose of various items such as paint, batteries, etc. This tool also lets you know which items can be recycled in your recycling cart at home!
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 My Safe Florida Home grant program is now open and accepting applications for home-strengthening improvements! Terms of the grants require homeowners to provide $1 for every $2 from the state, meaning homeowners must pay $5,000 on a $10,000 grant.
For more information about eligible activities and grant applications, please visit the website at www.MySafeFLHome.com.
The schedule for applying is:
- July 1-15: Low-income homeowners age 60+
- July 16-30: Low-income homeowners
- July 31-Aug 14: Moderate-income homeowners age 60+
- Aug 15-30: Moderate-income homeowners
- Aug 31: All other eligible homeowners
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