Budget maneuvering provides boost to St. Pete arts funding

An administrative proposal to bolster arts funding would have required eliminating five new city positions. Meanwhile, officials plan to spend $725,000 celebrating the St. Pete Pier’s 5th anniversary.

The city council discussed fiscal year 2025 budget additions at an Aug. 22 Committee of the Whole Meeting. Citywide stakeholders have implored local leaders to help compensate for the governor's veto of state arts appropriations in July.

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Valuations highlight Municipal Services Center conundrum

A recent appraisal found that St. Petersburg’s Municipal Services Center is worth $19 million; officials must spend over $13 million on immediate repairs.

In addition, selling the property would require the city to lease the building back from the buyer while a new Municipal Services Center (MSC) is under construction. That would cost between $18 million and $33.75 million in rent over five years.

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