Pinellas County (Downtown Clearwater) Large Mixed-Use Development Project - Request for Negotiations

The Pinellas County Downtown Clearwater Redevelopment project is seeking a master developer to redevelop county-owned parcels in downtown Clearwater. The county has outlined several preferred terms for the development, including deadlines for commencing and completing construction, minimum capital investment, permitted use restrictions, and requirements for public access and continuous operation. The developer will be required to invest at least a minimum amount in development costs and ensure the project delivers meaningful economic investment to the community. The county is also seeking to protect its tax base and ensure continued revenue generation. • The project will require the developer to begin construction by a specified date and complete it within a reasonable timeframe. • The developer will be required to invest at least a minimum amount in development costs. • The project will need to align with the county-approved development proposal for the site and surrounding area. • The developer will be required to provide public access to certain portions of the project. • The project will need to remain operational at all times, subject to casualty and force majeure events.