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News From the City of Treasure Island • Nov. 20, 2024
City Hall • 10451 Gulf Blvd. |
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Treasure Island is committed to helping residents and businesses rebuild and recover after the recent hurricanes. To accelerate post-storm permitting and inspections, the Treasure Island City Commission has approved administrative support services from Jacobs, a trusted partner in recovery efforts.
Due to the urgency of this situation, Jacobs will begin providing critical support services under a 30-day Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) authorization. This allows them to deploy available staff immediately while the city finalizes a long-term contract.
Jacobs will provide specialized resources, including:
• A Community Development Assistant Director
• Building Plan Reviewers
• Planners with Zoning Expertise
• Administrative Professionals
Adding Jacobs to the team should significantly ease the permitting and inspection process, helping our community rebuild stronger and faster.
If you have any questions about your permit application, please don’t hesitate to contact the Community Development Department at 727-547-4575 ext. 230 or permits@mytreasureisland.org.
Since the storms, the city has received an unprecedented volume of permit requests—959, over half of what we typically see in an entire year. Despite this surge, our dedicated team is processing permits daily. On days when our office is closed to in-person visits, our staff focuses solely on reviewing applications to expedite the process. We are also receiving additional support from the state, Jacobs, and volunteers have joined us to help streamline operations.
Additionally, city staff is gradually receiving Substantial Damage Determination data twice a week from the county. As soon as the data is reviewed, letters will be sent out. The first batch of letters was sent out on Nov. 18.
Currently:
- 437 permits are under review.
- 85 permits are ready to be issued, pending missing information from applicants.
- 120 permits have already been issued.
To help us serve you better, we encourage you to use our online portal at MyTreasureIsland.com/OPPS. This platform allows you to easily apply for permits and track their status from start to finish.
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The city’s debris management contractors are now focusing on collecting sand from the city’s right-of-ways. Crews will begin with residential areas and then transition to commercial properties. They will only be picking up sand in the right-of-ways. Property owners are reminded that the removal of sand from private property is the owners' responsibility.
 The city’s debris removal contractors have completed their work and will now focus on clearing remaining sand from public areas and right-of-ways.
If you still have debris, please follow these steps:
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Construction & Demolition Debris (drywall, flooring, wood, etc.): Property owners or their contractors must dispose of these items. The city does not collect construction debris.
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Vegetative Debris: Contractors must remove any debris they generate. Resident-generated yard waste will be picked up on Yard Waste Wednesdays.
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Furniture, Electronics & Appliances: Contact Public Works at 727-547-4575 x250 to schedule a special pickup.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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Do you know improperly disposed lithium-ion batteries can cause dangerous fires in trash trucks? When these batteries are discarded in household trash, they can be crushed or compressed, sparking a fire that puts our drivers and community at risk. That exact situation happened today to one of the city’s trash trucks. Treasure Island Fire Rescue was called to put out the fire.
Here’s how you can help:
- Don’t throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash.
- Dispose of them properly at a designated drop-off location.
Find a safe disposal site near you: Call2Recycle.org/locator.
We all can do our part to keep our community and everyone safe.
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 Lieutenant/Paramedic Steven Rowland has been an asset to Treasure Island Fire Rescue since he began his journey with TIFR in 2014 as a firefighter/EMT. Over the past decade, he has exemplified dedication, hard work, and a passion for service that inspires us all.
While serving our community, Steven earned his associate’s degree in Fire Science, completed paramedic certification, and was promoted to Lieutenant in June 2020. His drive doesn’t stop there; he’s a lifelong learner, attending advanced leadership courses at the National Fire Academy and is just two courses away from completing his Bachelor’s in Public Administration.
Through continued education, deployments on state disaster response missions, and leadership within our department, Lt. Rowland has demonstrated his commitment to growing as a leader. As he celebrates 10 years with TIFR, he is already preparing for even greater responsibilities in the future.
Thank you, Lt. Rowland, for your dedication to TIFR and Treasure Island.
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 Application deadlines are approaching for individuals wishing to apply for FEMA assistance. Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov.
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