City of Oldsmar, Florida

𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗔𝗧𝗘 The City of Oldsmar officially launched it's Pledge to Evacuate campaign during the recent Hurricane Expo. One of the elements unveiled at the event was a video the city produced, featuring Mike Boylan with Mike's Weather Page. Mike shares various scenarios that explain why it's important to have a plan in place and evacuate when ordered. Check out the video and be sure to take a few moments to take the Pledge to Evacuate! https://lnkd.in/eyM7_4Tm

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 How will you keep important documents, family mementos, heirlooms and treasured possessions safe in case of a disaster or emergency? Have you made digital copies of documents & photos, keeping them password-protected online? Find out how to keep these items safe at https://www.ready.gov/plan.

𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 Oldsmar City Council meets Tues, Sept 17, 7pm in the Council Chamber,101 State St. W. Meeting is livestreamed on city’s YouTube channel. Full Agenda: https://lnkd.in/enAsGTr9 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ejyE6A52

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟯𝟰, 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗬 𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟱 During the Sept 3 City Council meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-34, establishing a tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. This follows the budget presentation on July 16 and the work session on Aug 13. As required by Florida law, the tentative budget was adopted after the tentative millage rate. A second public hearing for the final adoption of the budget and millage rate is scheduled for Tues, Sept 17 at 7pm.

𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗠𝗘 Pinellas County recently launched a new mental health, substance use & addiction treatment access line called Care About Me. It provides confidential assistance for residents seeking help & it's as easy as ever. Tap the link below to learn more about our mission. Give them a call at 888-431-1998 or visit https://careaboutme.org/.

𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗚𝗔𝗭𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗗 Due to the weather forecast, tonight's Star Gazers event has been cancelled and rescheduled for Tues, Sept 17, 630p at Veterans Memorial Park. Thank you for your understanding.

𝗔𝗘𝗗/𝗖𝗣𝗥 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 An AED/CPR Class will be offered Sat, Sept 14 at 9am at the Oldsmar Fire Station, located at 225 Pine Ave. N. Be prepared to assist your family, friends, coworkers & neighbors. Register yourself or a group by calling (813) 749-1200. $20/Oldsmar resident, $30 non-resident. NOTE: If a certification card is requested, add $20 to either fee.

𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗚𝗔𝗭𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧! Star Gazers returns tonight 6:30-8:30pm at Veterans Memorial Park, 250 Shore Dr E. Bring your telescope out to take a free glimpse into the great beyond. A limited number of telescopes will be available to share. Open to all ages. (𝘞𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨) 𝗕𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗽 𝟲𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟭 & 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 & 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗳𝘁𝘀!

YOUR CITY AT WORK The Storm Division recently conducted ditch maintenance to address flooding concerns and alleviate standing water issues. Using the Kaiser spider excavator, the team dredged approximately 1,600 feet of ditch and removed overgrown vegetation obstructing stormwater discharge.

𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗣𝗧: 𝗥𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟵 (𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀) During the Sept 3 City Council meeting, Resolution 2024-29 was adopted, amending the Stormwater Utility Management fees. The new rates include a $2 increase per Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) for both service tiers. These funds will help support essential stormwater projects & improvements, addressing drainage issues, and enhancing sustainability & resiliency efforts.