St. Pete Extra! August 2023 Edition

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MAYOR WELCH'S CITY HALL ON TOUR

We're bringing City Hall to your community! Figuratively, of course. This is your opportunity to meet with Mayor Welch and members of City leadership to get your questions answered and concerns addressed. Our next tour stop will be at Lake Vista Rec Center on September 19, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Join us!

More info at stpete.org/CityHallOnTour

GOOD NEIGHBOR TIPS: BE A RECYCLING HERO

Not currently serviced by the City of St. Petersburg curbside recycling program? There are multiple locations around St. Pete where you can drop off recyclables and join us in reducing waste.

Find locations at stpete.org/recycling

NUMBERS PEOPLE: THIS ONE'S FOR YOU!

The City will be hosting public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2024 City budget. The public hearings will be in Council Chambers at City Hall (175 5th St. N.) and will be broadcast live on stpete.org/TV.

Public Hearing #1: Sept. 14 at 6 p.m.
City Council adopts the tentative FY24 City Budget and millage rate.

Public Hearing #2: Sept. 28 at 6 p.m.
City Council considers adoption of the final FY24 Budget and millage rate, and approval of the Capital Improvements Plan.

More at stpete.org/budget

CAREFEST IS COMING!

CareFest returns this fall! CareFest is a community outreach program that helps homeowners in need with minor home repairs, yard work, and painting through in-kind donations and volunteers. As a City of Compassion, St. Pete knows that once our own needs are met, we must look to the needs of others. Join us Sept. 1 - Oct. 31!

Find more information and ways to participate at stpete.org/CareFest

SAY NO TO FERTILIZER

Help the Sunshine City by not using fertilizer this summer! Every year, increased rainfall in the summer months can cause nutrients from fertilizer to reach bodies of water and lead to environmental issues and water quality problems. We can help our environment through this season in many ways, including partaking in the fertilizer ban from June 1 to September 30.

More information at stpete.org/fertilizer

TIME IS TRICKLING FOR WATER CONVERSATION

St. Pete is offering free workshops to help residents save water and money! Learn about whole-home water conservation, rain barrels, rain gardens, micro irrigation, and more! Act fast, there's only a few more classes available this year!

More info: stpete.org/WaterWorkshops

UTILITY RATE CHANGES COMING DOWN THE PIPE

Utility billing rates and charges for water, wastewater, reclaimed water, stormwater, and sanitation will change on Oct. 1, 2023, upon City Council approval.

Stay updated at stpete.org/rates

HOWDY, PARTNER!

Do-si-do the right thing by helping your neighbors with the Utility Bill Round-Up. When you sign up, we'll automatically round up your utility bill to the nearest dollar and donate the difference to help those experiencing financial hardships with their utility costs. That comes to less than $12 per year! Yeehaw!

Sign up to help your neighbors at stpete.org/roundup