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News From the City of Treasure Island • Dec. 18, 2024
City Hall • 10451 Gulf Blvd. |
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To celebrate the holidays, the city of Treasure Island, in partnership with LIFT Treasure Island (L.I.F.T.), is hosting "L.I.F.T. Your Spirits with a December to Remember."
This festive celebration will occur on Saturday, December 21, from 5 to 9 p.m., in front of City Hall on Park Place. It’s an opportunity to come together, count our blessings, and enjoy the spirit of the season with friends, family, and neighbors.
The event will feature:
• A special visit from Santa, who will arrive in grand style at 5:30 p.m.
• Live music
• Fun activities for kids
• Christmas Train Rides
• Snowman Bouncy House
• Delicious food and beverages
• Local vendors with unique holiday offerings
L.I.F.T. will have a table where you can write a holiday message on a postcard that will be mailed to those living in the community. Together, we can lift our spirits and share in the joy of the season as we continue to rebuild and recover.
For more information, visit MyTreasureIsland.com or contact Parks and Recreation at 727-547-4575 ext. 237 or Recreation@mytreasuresisland.org.
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The City of Treasure Island invites residents and businesses to a Town Hall Meeting on this evening, December 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held on the 5th floor of City Hall, 10451 Gulf Blvd. It aims to answer community questions, promote transparency, and clarify post-hurricane permitting processes and Substantial Damage determinations. City Commissioners, city staff, and other special guests will be in attendance to answer questions.
This town hall is designed to inform the community about where we are in the disaster recovery process and to address general questions regarding permits and Substantial Damage determinations. The city recognizes the community’s concerns and seeks to offer clear explanations about these processes. However, please note that specific questions related to individual permits will not be addressed during this meeting.
Questions were asked to be submitted by 9 a.m. this morning. The period to submit questions has passed. Questions will be allowed from the audience in attendance.
Due to fire code regulations and the size of the venue, attendance will be limited to 125 participants. For those unable to attend in person, the town hall will be recorded and uploaded to the City of Treasure Island’s official YouTube channel for public viewing.
The Town Hall will follow the agenda below:
- Opening/Introduction
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Presentation by Community Development Staff: The presentation will cover the permitting process, Substantial Damage determinations, and an update on the City’s progress in issuing permits.
- Answering Pre-Submitted Questions/Other Questions
Guidelines for Attendees
To maintain a professional and respectful environment, attendees are requested to follow appropriate decorum. Shouting out questions or interrupting individuals who are speaking will not be permitted. While the city acknowledges the challenges and frustrations caused by post-hurricane recovery, this town hall is hosted with the intent to provide clear and constructive information to assist the community.
The City of Treasure Island looks forward to engaging with residents and businesses during this important discussion, and we thank you for your patience.
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 For individuals who have requested the detailed Substantial Damage Estimator Tool Report following their Substantial Damage Determination letter, please note that, as of December 17th, we are experiencing technical difficulties importing information generated by the state teams into the report. The city is actively working with the state teams to resolve the issue and will provide the detailed breakdown to all who have requested it as soon as the problem is resolved.
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 If your property is subject to the 50% rule, you must ensure that all repairs and restoration keep the total cost below 50% of the building's value as determined by FEMA guidelines.
Condominiums, Condos/Hotels, and Townhomes:
- The Pinellas County Property Appraiser doesn’t provide a FEMA value for condos.
- You need to get a retrospective actual cash value appraisal for each building. (Find instructions on the Treasure Island’s Community Development webpage.)
- The condo association must provide a letter showing how repair costs are allocated for each unit.
Submit with your permit:
- Actual Cash Value Appraisal for the building.
- Letter from the condo association about cost allocation.
Parcels or Lots with Multiple Buildings:
- Like condos, the property appraiser doesn’t provide a FEMA value for these.
- Each building requires a retrospective actual cash value appraisal.
Submit with your permit:
- Actual Cash Value Appraisal for each building.
Multi-Tenant Commercial Buildings:
- These buildings already have a FEMA value from the property appraiser.
- The owner must submit a letter detailing how repair costs are allocated to each unit.
Submit with your permit:
- Letter from the owner or their representative about cost allocation.
Questions? Visit, https://www.mytreasureisland.org/residents/departments/community_improvement/index.php?
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 City of Treasure Island offices will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and Wednesday, Dec. 25. Offices will also be closed for the New Year’s holiday on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.
CHRISTMAS
- Tuesday, Dec. 24 – No changes to trash collection
- Wednesday, Dec. 25 - Yard waste collection will start on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and finish on Thursday, Dec. 26, if needed.
- No changes to the recycling collection schedules
NEW YEAR’S
- Wednesday, Jan. 1 – Yard waste collection will be on Tuesday, Dec. 31.
- No changes to the recycling collection schedules
The Treasure Bay Golf and Tennis facility remains closed as construction of the Living Shoreline is set to begin.
For police or fire emergencies, dial 9-1-1.
NEW YEAR’S FIREWORKS:
Ring in the New Year by watching Treasure Island light up with fireworks on the beach. The celebration will begin at midnight on Jan. 1 to celebrate the start of 2025. Fireworks will be launched from the beach near Gulf Front Park, located at 10400 Gulf Blvd. Bring a beach chair or towel and enjoy the show as the fireworks illuminate the night sky.
Residents and visitors are reminded to leave their fireworks at home. The Treasure Island Police Department will enforce current city ordinances to stop the use of personal fireworks on the beach.
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 A reminder to residents that construction debris does not belong in gray trash bins.
Recently, Public Works staff has observed an increase in this issue, leading to several problems:
- Construction debris weight damages garbage trucks.
- Repairs result in downtime and delays.
- Extra costs affect everyone.
Let’s work together to keep the city’s garbage equipment running smoothly. Dispose of construction debris properly by contacting a local contractor for removal or by taking it to a county dump site yourself. Thank you.
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 The application deadline for hurricanes Milton and Helene has been extended to Jan. 7, 2025.
Homeowners and renters can apply for assistance by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov, using the FEMA App, or calling 800-621-3362.
If you had damage from both storms, you will need to apply separately for both disasters and provide the dates of your damage.
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