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News From the City of Treasure Island • July 16, 2025
City Hall • 10451 Gulf Blvd.
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 Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s (July 15) Meet and Greet to welcome Treasure Island’s new City Manager, Charles Van Zant. Your enthusiasm and pride for our city were on display.
After the ceremony, and just before the commission meeting, Mr. Van Zant was officially sworn in as city manager, surrounded by family, friends, and residents. Now, it's time to roll up our sleeves and get to work!
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 The next Pinellas County public meeting to share information on the upcoming beach nourishment projects as well as the future of beach nourishment in the county will be tonight, July 16.
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July 16: 6-8 p.m.
- Aug. 6, 6-8 p.m.
- Belleair Beach, 444 Causeway Blvd.
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 It’s important to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, especially during hurricane season. If a storm threatens your area, be ready by having a battery-operated or hand-crank weather radio and be sure to sign up for emergency alerts.
CLICK HERE to sign up for Alert T.I., a service of Alert Pinellas.
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 The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for our area, warning that heavy rain could lead to localized flooding in many regions.
- We cannot stress this enough: please do not drive through flooded roadways. Water levels can be deeper than they appear. Just 6 inches of water can cause a car to lose control or stall, while 12 inches can float many vehicles.
- Floodwaters may also conceal hidden dangers such as deep potholes or washed-out sections of the road.
- Driving through flooded areas can cause severe damage to your vehicle. Water can cause your engine to stall or even hydro-lock, which occurs when water enters the engine, leading to costly repairs or complete failure.
- Additionally, a new Florida law that took effect on July 1 allows cities like Treasure Island to establish slow-speed, no-wake zones on flooded roads. Driving too fast through standing water can create dangerous wakes that push water into homes, resulting in damage.
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 At Tuesday night’s city commission meeting, Vice Mayor Vazquez told residents that the city has been in discussions with the Beach Beacon about newspapers being delivered and ending up in the yards of vacant homes, among other issues. These newspapers can end up in roadways and drains, causing clogs. The company that delivers the newspapers is working with the city to find a solution, but in the meantime, residents are asked that if they see one of these newspapers in the road or lying on an unoccupied property, to kindly pick them up and dispose of them properly until a more permanent solution is found. The city understands this can be bothersome, but it’s a temporary step to help prevent unclaimed newspapers from clogging drains and causing further problems.
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 Pinellas County Mosquito Control is reaching out to all residents in Treasure Island with information on how to protect themselves from mosquitoes this summer, as well as guidance on how to discourage mosquito breeding on their property.
The best way to prevent mosquito breeding and protect yourself from mosquitoes is to follow the 3 D’s:
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Dump, cover, or treat any standing water around your property. Mosquitoes only need a quarter of an inch of water to reproduce!
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Defend using an insect repellent with a CDC-recommended ingredient, such as DEET, IR3535, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.
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Dress in light-colored, long-sleeved clothing with closed-toe shoes.
If residents are experiencing a mosquito issue, know that Pinellas County Mosquito Control provides mosquito treatment and prevention services to the entire county, including the City of Treasure Island.
These services include surveillance of mosquito-borne illnesses and mosquito populations throughout the county, free outreach and education services to all ages, free service requests, and more. You can read more about our operations and services by visiting our website at https://pinellas.gov/mosquito-control/.
Our website also has additional resource pages, our contact information, and a newly added Public Treatment Map where residents can see planned and recently completed overnight truck and daytime helicopter missions.
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 The city of Treasure Island has several board vacancies that need to be filled. Be a voice in your community by applying for one of these board openings.
Code Enforcement Board
Upcoming vacancies available August 2025
Code Enforcement Board
- At-Large Member
- Alternate Member
Planning & Zoning Board/LPA
LIFT Board of Directors
CLICK HERE to learn more and appy.
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 Skip the fertilizer from June 1 to September 30 to keep fertilizers out of our waterways. Fertilizers that enter storm drains flow directly into our waterways, and if left untreated, they will contaminate our lakes, ponds, and streams. The sale and use of lawn and landscape fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus are prohibited during this period.
CLICK HERE to learn more.
Key Actions and Approvals:
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Meeting Minutes Approved: The Commission unanimously approved meeting minutes from various dates between January and June 2025.
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Consent Agenda Approved (5–0):
- Purchase of 11 backup sewage pumps.
- Construction of a replacement force main for Lift Stations 8, 9, and 10.
- Contract for Causeway and Bascule Bridge maintenance design.
Ordinances & Resolutions:
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Budget Amendments (All Passed 5–0 unless noted):
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Ordinance 2025-09: Recognizes the sale of a seized police truck to Parks & Recreation.
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Ordinance 2025-07: Recognizes $600,000 in insurance proceeds.
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Ordinance 2025-12 (1st reading): Recognizes $14,126.59 in insurance for hurricane damages.
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Ordinance 2025-10 (1st reading): Recognizes $2.5 million in hurricane-related insurance.
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Ordinance 2025-11 (1st reading, passed 4–1; Clark opposed): Funds up to $50,000 for disaster financial recovery services.
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Contracts & Agreements:
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Disaster Recovery Consultant: Berquist Recovery Consulting approved for a 3-year term with 2 optional renewals (Approved 4–1; Clark opposed).
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FEMA Grant Application: Approved to apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding (Resolution 2025-14).
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Trash Disposal Agreement: Approved Interlocal Agreement with St. Petersburg for trash removal at St. Pete Municipal Beach on Treasure Island.
Other Items:
- Commissioner Clark requested a future presentation by Kimley-Horn.
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