RE-SHARING: Important Homeowner Notice From the City of Saint Petersburg  Greater Pinellas Point Lateral Line Rehabilitation Funding Available WE ARE RE-SENDING THIS INFORMATION ORIGINALLY EMAILED 5.15.19  A lateral line is the pipe that connects your home to the City’s sewer system. Lateral lines are private property and their maintenance is the responsibility of the property owner. The lateral lines in Greater Pinellas Point have been identified to be susceptible to inflow and infiltration by unwanted stormwater and groundwater, especially during heavy rain events. This additional water in the system increases the risk of sewer overflows and backups and puts a strain on the system as a whole. To help mitigate the issue, the City of St. Petersburg is making investments in the infrastructure of Greater Pinellas Point. The City is working on a pilot study to determine the effectiveness of private lateral line rehabilitations. The project will include the study and inspection of lateral lines and the City will provide funding to property owners for the rehabilitation of their private lateral lines. Property owners have the opportunity to take advantage of this temporary funding and contribute to the infrastructure improvements and environmental stewardship in St. Pete. This is a temporary offering and funding will not be available after the project is completed. Single-family homeowners in Greater Pinellas Point within the study area are invited to participate. Study area maps can be found in the attached flyer or at www.stpete.org/laterallines. NEXT STEPS: 1. Sign up for a free assessment of your lateral lines at www.stpete.org/laterallines. Registration will be open through August 2019. 2. Have your lateral lines assessed by a City-approved plumber. 3. Take advantage of available funding from the City to help pay for the rehabilitation, based on assessment results. City funding may not cover all of the cost of the rehabilitation, so you may qualify for a low-interest loan from the Solar and Energy Loan Fund for the difference. More information at stpete.org/SELF. More information can be found at www.stpete.org/laterallines. Questions can be directed to the Water Resources Department at 727-893-7261. Flyer_Lateral Line (Greater Pinellas Point) 02[13363].pdf City of St. Petersburg Where the sun shines on all who come to live, work and play. STPETE.ORG

Here are your GPPCA Officers and Directors as of May 28, 2019. We look forward to continuing to serve our community! 

~ Barbara Ellis, President

               Stephen Waters - Vice President - Steve is our Legal Expert (retired attorneys are a wonderful thing), member of the COPP (Communities of Pinellas Point) group, and CONA Rep.

               Barry Robinson - Treasurer - Barry is on our Communication Committee and Membership.

               Kevin Duffy - Secretary - CONGRATULATIONS! Kevin is the backup CONA Rep, COPP member, Co-Chair of Event Planning Committee, member of Grant Committee.

               Steve Springman - Director - Outgoing VP - Steve was Chair of the Bylaws Committee, and has agreed to stay on the board in a limited capacity. THANK YOU, Steve, for being our 'go to' guy for a variety of essential services and resources that we could not have acquired or achieved without you! 

               Tom Lally - Director - Outgoing Secretary - Membership Chair, member of COPP and serves on  several CONA committees. THANK YOU, Tom, for your years of dedicated service to the GPPCA as Secretary and as an invaluable, highly engaged civic activist and ambassador for our great community!

               Ron Borsellino - Director - Ron helps in several areas and is a valuable asset on the board.

               Roger Dohren - Director - Chairs Hospitality Committee and always helps where needed.

               Liz Ledbetter - Director - Liz is the Co-Chair of the Event Planning Committee, and member of the Grant Committee.

               Sandra Robinson - Director - Member of Event Planning and Grant Committees.

               Stephen Spinogatti - Director - NEW - Member of the Membership Committee. WELCOME, Stephen, to GPPCA!

               Danny White - Director - Administrator for GPPCA Website and Facebook page, Chair of Grant Committee, Membership and Communications Committee, Member of COPP. 

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Visit: www.gppca.wildapricot.org

June 1 , 2019 means it is hurricane season for us. The season lasts until November 30, 2019. 

Follow this link for City of Saint Petersburg comprehensive storm readiness information. http://www.stpete.org/emergency/hurricane_center/index.php

Follow this link for information about Florida's Hurricane Season Tax Free initiative. https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2019/05/10/floridas-hurricane-sales-tax-free-holiday-starts-may-31-heres-what-items-qualify/

We have a new neighbor! Welcome, Sanchez Rehoboth Mortuary and Cremation Services, LLC to beautiful Greater Pinellas Point! The business occupies the entire building once occupied by various entities at 6501 25th Way South, just off Roy Hanna Drive.

Sanchez Administration officials invite you to their open house on May 7, 2019, 5-7pm. The Sanchez’ have introduced a unique humanitarian giving concept called a ‘Blessing Box.’ The box (see photo) is located in front of the business, mounted on a pole similar in design to a birdhouse. With integrity and honor as a guide, anyone is welcome to help themselves to items in the Box based on their individual needs, no questions asked. If you attend their open house, please bring a boxed or canned good item to donate to the Box, or, just drop off items at anytime to the business office. Toiletries are also accepted for the Box.

Keeping our Members, Friends and Neighbors in the Loop...

Our city is experiencing a growth spurt like never before! Please take a look at this highly informative newsletter from our friends at City of Saint Petersburg...

St. Pete Shines Dev Report _Web _9.pdf

Ever wanted to go back to the days of old when you could access shops and restaurants available only at airside at Tampa International Airport without having to have a plane ticket? Take a look at this article for details on an innovative approach TIA is implementing...

https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2019/04/30/tampa-international-airport-opens-its-airsides-to.html?ana=e_ae_set1&s=article_du&ed=2019-04-30&u=BIyfZYWfZd0fBxIVtT20IA0ae74675&t=1556654607&j=88119421

Keeping our members, friends and neighbors in the loop! Courtesy of our friends at CONA St. Petersburg! 

A public open forum was held on April 4, 2019 at SPC Allstate Center regarding the Repurposing of lanes along 34th St (US 19) from 22nd Ave South to 54th Ave South. Follow the link below for details. 

http://forwardpinellas.org/projects/34th-street-lane-repurposing-study/

Come out and support the arts and our gifted students! 

Follow this link (may need to copy and paste into your browser window) to read about the Saint Petersburg Chamber of Commerce approach to bringing more affordable housing options to our rapidly growing city.

The article is entitled '3 Takeaways from St. Pete Chamber's Affordable Housing Plan'

 https://ilovetheburg.com/