City of Seminole Public Works Dept. & Building Division

06/04/2026

Remember, the more that we recycle, the less that goes to the solid waste facility.

06/02/2026

The City of Seminole is proud to have recently received $5,000 in reimbursement through Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust’s (PGIT) Preferred Training Incentive Program (TIPS). PGIT is the City’s insurance carrier, and their Preferred TIPS Program allows members to apply for a matching incentive of up to $5,000 per coverage year. This program provides reimbursement for the purchase of safety-related items to help keep the public and city employees safe. Some of the expenses reimbursement through the grant included 22.25 yards of concrete for sidewalk repairs, Confined Space Entry training, portable eye wash kits, high visibility safety vests, and high visibility rain suits.
Thanks PGIT for helping to keep our community safe.

Left to Right: Public Works Director, Rodney Due, Public Works Administrative Clerk, Cathy Culp, Finance Director, Mike Munger and PGIT Safety Risk Management Consultant, Lauren Quinto

06/01/2026

Pinellas County Mast Arm Installation - Park and Seminole Blvds
The project that you see at Park and Seminole Blvds is to install arm masts for the traffic signals. The tentative project completion date is July 25, 2026, however, they have encountered unforeseen underground utility conflicts and are working on rectifying between their contractor and the utility companies. The westbound curb lane on Park Blvd has been closed from Culvers to the intersection to allow crews to remobilize in preparation of the proposed drill shaft and mast arm installation.

If you see work being done on traffic lights around Pinellas County, it’s to make them stronger during storm season.

06/01/2026

Pinellas County Utilities Sewer Main Repair Project - 119th Street

According to PCU, the sewer break isn’t causing any backups due to their contractor setting up bypass pumps to keep things moving. Where the break has occurred, there are currently utility conflicts with power and communication lines that they are working with the providers to have relocated so their contractor can get into the area to make the repair. Currently, they do not have a timeline as they’re waiting for outside entities to make those relocations. Once that is done, they’ll be able to assess the extent of the damage.

05/28/2026

05/20/2026

Did you know that this is National Public Works Week?
Public Works consists of (15) full-time and (2) part-time employees making up (4) divisions, Streets and Stormwater, Parks and Grounds, Facilities and Administration.
Responsibilities include:

The Streets and Stormwater Team maintain stormwater infrastructure such as underground pipes, catch basins and drainage inlets/outlets. This team also performs roadway repairs, sidewalk repairs, street signs, and trimming right-of-way trees for roadway clearance.

The Parks and Grounds Team maintains city parks, city properties, ditches, and rights-of-way along with playground maintenance and pond maintenance.

The Facilities Team maintains all city buildings, including four fire stations, along with any electrical issues at city parks.

The Administration Team is responsible for budgeting, contract management, grant administration, and expenditure tracking.

If you see the crews out and about, give them a wave when you see them out working hard.

05/14/2026

National Public Works Week is May 17–23, 2026.
Public Works contributions are everywhere, though they often go unnoticed. This National Public Works Week, we want to spotlight the crews that ensure our infrastructure remains strong, our parks remain beautiful and our facilities continue to run smooth.

Pictured bottom row, left to right: Councilor Thom Barnhorn; Public Works Director Rodney Due; Streets & Stormwater Maintenance Supervisor Jim Lovelock; Parks & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Tim Keene; Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Vinny Torres, Administrative Clerk Cathy Culp.
Top row, left to right: Councilor Al Shields; Vice Mayor Chris Burke, Mayor Leslie Waters; Councilor Kadi Hendricks Tubbs; Councilor Trish Springer; Councilor Ray Beliveau.

05/06/2026

Hurricane Preparedness Expo 2026
Wednesday, May 20 5pm - 7pm
Bay News 9 Meteorologist Brian McClure will be our guest speaker! Event is in the Parkview Room at Seminole City Park, located at 7464 Ridge Road.

05/04/2026

Just a reminder that Pinellas County is on a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage Order. This Order applies to all City of Seminole residents since Pinellas County is the provider of our water and sewer services.
You may only irrigate one day per week even if you are using reclaimed water.
Addresses ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8): Tuesdays
Addresses ending in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9): Thursdays
Watering hours are reduced to 12:01am to 4:00am or 8:00pm to 11:59pm. Properties less than one acre in size may only use one of these windows.

Severe drought conditions and declining water supplies have led the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to issue a Modified Phase III...

04/29/2026

In March 2026, Seminole's Tree Advisory Committee approved the request to remove (3) diseased Laurel Oaks at Fire Station 31. The committee recommended planting (2) Live Oaks with Azaleas planted at the base of each tree. Seminole's Parks and Grounds Division installed root barriers prior to planting the Live Oaks to help redirect roots from growing towards the fire station.