City of Dunedin Florida

One of the most significant facets of our city government involves boards & committees. The City of Dunedin currently oversees 34 boards/committees/agencies/authorities as part of their dedication to " Quality Service" for our community. We are most fortunate to have the expertise and knowledge offered by members of these boards/committees as a continuing part of the service we provide. As you may be aware, all meetings are open to the public and we encourage you to attend.

We are seeking applicants for THE BOARD OF FINANCE. The Board examines, analyzes and comments on the investment policy of the City fiscal needs of the major capital projects, the annual operating budget, annual City capital budgets, etc.

We are also seeking applications for the DUNEDINSTADIUM COMMITTEE. The Committee studies issues relative to the conduct of operations of the Dunedin Stadium with emphasis on the impact of the operation of such facility on the immediate neighborhood, revenue sources to be generated by the operation and ongoing maintenance of the facility,

We continue to accept applications for all boards and committees. An application can also be downloaded from our website.

The Dunedin City Clerk's office is actively seeking applications from qualified citizens interested in serving on any of the City's 30 active Boards/Committees/Agencies/Authorities.

Those interested must be residents of the City, and unless otherwise noted, shall not be an employee of the City or currently serving on two boards/committees, etc. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 727-298-3035 or email us.

The information pertinent to each board/committee was compiled in an effort to generate more interest and participation. We hope that this will provide you with some insight as to each board/committee's function and purpose and that you may be interested in serving as a member. For your convenience, an application form is available on line and may be forwarded to the City Clerk's office for consideration of appointment to the board/committee of your choosing.

Please note that residency requirements vary with each board/committee, members cannot be employees of the City or be serving on more than two boards/committees concurrently.

We certainly appreciate your interest in our City and look forward to hearing from you.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has" - Margaret Mead

ADAADVISORY COMMITTEE

This committee acts as facilitator for accessibility issues concerning City programs, services and facilities.

Membership:7 members;2 alternates; 3-year terms. Six of the members shall be residents of the City of Dunedin

Meeting Time: Last Friday of the month, 10:30 a.m. @ the Hale Activity Center, 330 Douglas Avenue.
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COMMITTEE ON AGING

The City of Dunedin's Committee on Aging assists in projecting the needs of Dunedin's aging population and helps promote the development of plans and programs to meet these needs in order to contribute to the quality of aging in Dunedin.

Recognizing that an elder ready community is beneficial to all ages, the committees activities are intergenerational in nature and include: older Americans month annual program, caregiver educational series, essay contest (my favorite older adult) through local schools, senior hall of fame, elder ready community assessment (promotes universal design which benefits all age segments and abilities/disabilities), communities for a lifetime action plan, intergenerational programs, day of sharing, hurricane preparedness seminar, quarterly forums, and monthly meetings.

The structure of the committee on aging includes an issues committee, hospitality committee, public relations and outreach committee, events committee and an historian. Any questions or interests in this committee should contact the Committee on Aging Office at 727-298-3299.

All members shall be residents of the City of Dunedin or persons whose principal place of business is in Dunedin, or persons who serve in a major volunteer capacity with an organization that serves Dunedin.

Membership: 11 members; 2 alternates; 3-year terms.

Meeting Time:2 ^nd Thursday of the month, 3:30 p.m., @ the Hale Activity Center, 330 Douglas Avenue.
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ARTS & CULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee's primary duties are to develop and present a Cultural Plan for the City of Dunedin for adoption by the City Commission, and to monitor the implementation and success of such plan and to make recommendations to the City. The committee will also serve as a panel for proposals involving art and cultural issues.

All members shall be residents and/or work in the City of Dunedin.

Membership: 9 regular members; 2 alternates; 3-year terms.

Meeting Time:4 ^th Friday of the month, 8:00 a.m., @ the Hale Activity Center, 330 Douglas Avenue.
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEAL

This board is responsible for hearing cases that fall within the purview of the Uniform Development Code. This Board hears and decides appeals when it is alleged there was an error in any order, requirement, decision, or determinate made by the Building Department in the enforcement of the building code regulations.

This is a quasi-judicial board and requires filing a Financial Disclosure form.

Membership: 5 members; 2 alternates; 2-year terms.

Meeting Time:4 ^th Wednesday of the month; 3:00 p.m. @ City Hall, 542 Main Street.
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BOARD OF FINANCE

The board shall examine, analyze and comment on the investment policy of the City and its portfolio, proposed indebtedness, strategic long term fiscal needs of the City, major capital projects, the annual City operating budget, annual City capital budgets, City audit report, Annual City management report and consider such matters as requested by the City Commission or the City Manager.

The Board shall convene as often as necessary, but not less often than semi-annually.

All members shall be Dunedin residents.

Membership: 11 regular members serving 3-year terms.

Meeting Time:Please call for date, time and location.
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BUILDING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT & APPEAL

This Board hears requests for variances to the provisions of the Southern Standard Building Code and City Code.

This is a quasi-judicial board and requires filing a Financial Disclosure form.

Membership:7 regular members composed of individuals with knowledge and experience in technical codes, such as design professionals, contractors, or building industry representatives; 2 alternate members:1 from the building industry and 1 member from the public; 4-year terms.

Meeting Time:As needed; 3:00 p.m., @ City Hall, 542 Main Street. Please call for meeting dates.
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CAUSEWAY & COASTAL WATERWAY COMMITTEE

The committee shall study all issues of public safety, concessionaire activity, commercial uses, environmental concerns, public enjoyment of the causeway, its adjacent waters, beach maintenance, its adjacent waters and the ultimate effect on St. Joseph Sound, maintenance and navigation issues relative to Hurricane Pass and the waters of St. Joseph Sound adjacent to the causeway, and shall monitor and report to the Commission all matters relative to the continuing development and use of Honeymoon Island State Park.

All members shall be Dunedin residents.

Membership: 10 members (1 member from Environmental Quality, 1 member from Recreation & Parks, 1 member from Marina Advisory, 1 member from Royal Stewart Arms Homeowners, 1 member representing the Chamber of Commerce, 5 citizens at large) 2 alternates; 3-year terms; 1 ex-officio (Concessionaire).

Meeting Time: 1 ^st Tuesday of each calendar quarter; 8:15 a.m. @ Dunedin Community Center (Alberdeen Room), 1920 Pinehurst Road.
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CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE

This committee reviews and makes recommendations regarding changes to the City's Charter.

Membership: 5 members; 2 ex-officio members.

Meeting Time:Committee meets every 5 years. Meetings are several times per month until task is complete.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD

The Dunedin Code Enforcement Board is charged with hearing cases involved with alleged violations of the codes and ordinances of the City of Dunedin. The Board listens to evidence presented by the city and by the respondent, as well as any witnesses and attempts to work with the respondent to aid in compliance with associated laws. The Board has the power to assess fines if compliance is not met, but the true goal is to bring the property into compliance so as to maintain the beauty and safety of the City of Dunedin.

The meetings are recorded and are attended by the code enforcement officers from the city, the director of community services, the secretary of the Board and the city attorney. Parliamentary procedure guides the meetings, but the Board may vary procedure as it deems necessary in order to facilitate the orderly conduct of the business before the Board.

This is a quasi-judicial board and requires filing a Financial Disclosure form. All meetings are open to the pubic.

All members shall be Dunedin residents.

Membership:7 regular members; 2 alternates; 3-year terms.

Members are appointed by the City Commission and membership shall include, whenever possible, an architect, a businessman, an engineer, a general contractor, a subcontractor and a realtor.

Meeting Time:1 ^st Tuesday of the month; 2:00 p.m., @ City Hall, 542 Main Street.
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADVISORYCOMMITTEE

CRAAC stands for the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Committee. The community redevelopment is basically the downtown area of Dunedin. Our committee is very active, meeting generally every other month. We advise the city commission on issues pertaining to the growth and development of the downtown core.

Membership: 9 members; 2 alternates; 3-year terms; (3-ex-officios - each one representing the Public Relations Advisory, Marina Advisory Committees & Chamber of Commerce)

(All members shall be residents, business owners, merchants or property owners of the City of Dunedin)

Meeting Time:As scheduled 1 ^st Wednesday; 4:15 p.m. ( call for meeting dates & times). Meetings are held in the Planning Conference Room, 2 ^nd floor, 737 Louden Avenue.
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DUNEDINHOUSING AUTHORITY

The Dunedin Housing Authority falls under the auspices of the Pinellas County Housing Authority and oversees the safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations for families of low income.

This Authority requires filing a Financial Disclosure Form.

All members shall be Dunedin residents.

Membership: 5 members; 4-year terms.

Meeting Time:Call for meeting dates, times and location.
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EDGEWATER DRIVEADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Committee shall be advisory to the City Commission, City Manager and staff to evaluate and make recommendations to the City Commission on all matters relating to the use, maintenance and improvement of Edgewater Drive from Union Street north to President Street, its right-of-way, its upland area seaward of the roadway, its wetlands, and its adjoining marine waters.

All members shall be Dunedin residents.

Membership: 7 members; 2 alternates; 3-year terms.

Meeting Time:4 ^th Thursday of January, April, July and October; 8:00 a.m., Planning Conference Room, 2 ^nd floor, 727 Louden Avenue.
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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

The Committee shall be advisory to the City Commission, the City Manager and his staff.Primary duties shall be to encourage private beautification efforts and the visual improvement of public facilities and grounds, and encourage and initiate those projects that will contribute to the beauty and healthfulness of Dunedin as a good place to live, work and play.

All members shall be Dunedin residents.

Membership: 8-11 members; 2 alternates; 3-year terms.

Meeting Time:Last Tuesday of the month; 7:30 a.m., Water Treatment Plant, 1401 County Road 1 (CR1).
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FIRE PENSION BOARD

The Board of Trustees has the sole and exclusive administration of and responsibility for the proper operation of the system and for making effective the provisions of this division are hereby vested in a board of trustees.

The board is designated as the plan administrator. This Board requires filing a Financial Disclosure Form.

Two members appointed by the City Commission must be Dunedin residents.

Membership:5 members; 2-year terms. Commission appoints 2 members; firefighter members of the system elect 2 members & those 4 members appoint the 5 ^th member.

Meeting Time:1 ^st Wednesday of the month: ( Quarterly, 1:00 p.m. @ City Hall, 542 Main Street) ( Monthly, 3:00 p.m. @ Fire Administration 1042 Virginia Street).
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HAMMOCK ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee shall be advisory to the City Commission, City Manager and staff to analyze environmental and ecological conditions in The Hammock and make recommendations to protect and preserve it as a unique remnant of the original hammock forest.

Members of the Hammock Park Advisory Committee have the delightful task of helping to oversee the care and protection of an urban park that is unique in this region of Florida. With their help, this hidden treasure has been introduced to more and more members of the community.

With green spaces rapidly disappearing from Pinellas County, the opportunity to preserve and enhance this 85 acre subtropical forest is critical for the environment. Working with a "hands-on" park director, the committee plays a part in improving trails, removing threatening exotic plants, reforestation and upgrading amenities for visitors. Recently, they helped to identify drainage problems that resulted in old growth tree loss and participated in a master plan to re-hydrate the wetland section of the park.

Members of the committee frequently walk the Hammock and report on areas that need attention, as well reporting positive findings, such as seeing an eagle perched in the treetops. Citizens with an interest in nature and a love of the outdoors would find a rewarding opportunity awaits them on the Hammock Advisory Committee.

All members shall be Dunedin residents.

Membership:7 member maximum; 2 alternates; 3-year terms.

Meeting Time:2 ^nd Monday of the month; 7:00 p.m., 1910 Ed Eckert Drive (Nature Center).
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LIBRARY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

The Committee shall be advisory to the City Commission and to the City Manager and his staff. Primary duties of the Committee are to study issues relative to the operation and capital expenditures of the City of Dunedin Library.

The Committee shall monitor and report to the City Commission all matters relative to the administration, capital expansion, efficiency of delivery of services and all other matters relative to the continued successful operation of the library.

All members shall be Dunedin residents.

Membership: 7 members; 2 alternates; 3-year terms.

Meeting Time:4 ^th Monday of the month, 6:00 p.m., Dunedin Library, 223 Douglas Avenue.
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LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY

This agency serves and acts as the Land Development Regulation Commission of the City and assists the City Commission, various appointive boards and administrative officials in advice and counsel concerning matters relating to the planning and future development of the City and its adjacent urbanized planning area.

This is a quasi-judicial agency and requires filing a Financial Disclosure form.

Membership:7 members; 2-year terms.

Meeting Time:2 ^nd Wednesday of the month; 6:30 p.m., @ City Hall, 542 Main Street.
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MARINAADVISORY COMMITTEE

The committee shall be advisory to the City Commission, the City Manager and his staff. The primary duties of the Committee shall be to assist the City Commission in the operation of the Marina as a self-sufficient enterprise.

The Commission may initiate such efforts and investigations as it deems appropriate in order to properly inform itself and to provide the greatest degree of assistance to the City Commission, City Manager, his staff and the public.

All members shall be Dunedin residents.

Membership: 11 members(3 slip renters, 2 members with fiscal or business experience, 2 citizens, 1 commercial slip renter, 1 boat club member, 1 Chairman representing Recreation & Parks & 1 Chairman representing the Fiscal Review Committees); 2 alternates; 3-year terms.

Meeting Time:3 ^rd Monday of the month; 5:15 p.m., Harbor Master's Office, Dunedin Marina, 51 Main Street.
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MOBILE HOME PARK COMMITTEE

The Committee shall be advisory to the City Commission, City Manager and staff. The Committee shall request and receive information from mobile home park owners and tenants on matters of general concern or specific issues, open lines of communication between mobile home park tenants and mobile home park owners to resolve disputes, and be a vehicle through which terms, conditions of park rules, park maintenance standards and terms and conditions of park leases can be communicated to the owners.

All members shall be Dunedin residents.

Membership:9 members; 2 alternates; 3-year terms.

Meeting Time:3 ^rd Tuesday of the month; 10:30 a.m., Conference Room, 2 ^nd floor, 737 Louden Avenue.
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MPO - METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION BICYCLE SUBCOMMITTEE

Membership: 1 member appointed as City representative.

Meeting Time:4 ^th Monday of the month at 8:30 a.m., 600 Cleveland Street, Suite 750, Clearwater.
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MPO - METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Membership: 2 members appointed as City representatives.

Meeting Time: 4 ^th Thursday of the month; 7:00 p.m., 600 Cleveland Street, Suite 750, Clearwater .
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MPO - METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION PEDESTRIAN SUBCOMMITTEE

Membership : 1 member appointed as City representative.

Meeting Time : 3 ^rd Monday of the month; 8:30 a.m., 600 Cleveland Street, Suite 750, Clearwater.

Representation is broken into sections: North County, South County and Mid-County; there is no specific section for the City of Dunedin.
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ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE

This Committee reviews the City Code of Ordinances and makes recommendations to the City Commission.

Membership: 7 members

Meeting Time: Once every 5 years (several times per month). Call for dates & times.
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PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD

The board shall represent the public interest in the improvement of, and make inquiries and recommendations to the Director of Administration and the City Manager as it relates to personnel administration. They advise on matters of problems of personnel administration, hear appeals and render final decisions in cases of any classified service system employees who have successfully completed probation involving dismissals, demotions and suspensions as provided under Section XIII of the ESSR, render advisory opinions on personnel matters, make annual reports and such special reports as it considers desirable to the City Commission and City Manager.

All members shall be over 18, US citizens,Dunedinresidents and not related to anyone in any way.

Membership: 5 members; 3-year terms.2 members appointed by the Commission, 2 elected by employees, 1 appointed by 4 members.

Meeting Time: As needed; 5:15 p.m., @ City Hall, 542 Main Street.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS ADVISORY ACTION COMMITTEE

The committee makes recommendations in many areas of public communication, enhancing the effectiveness of communication between City government, citizens and the general public. It reviews official documents and publications for distribution, making recommendations on their effectiveness in terms of content, format and distribution, as well as monitoring the effectiveness of programs and services provided on our access cable channel.

All members shall be Dunedin residents.