2/5/26 – Parks & budget headline the regular agenda
Council to vote on funding for Gandy & Palonis Parks in South Tampa as well as Rey Park in West Tampa. A discussion of unspent FY25 funds to follow.
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Council narrowly approve moving forward with South Howard Flood Relief project but its future still in doubt
A funding shortfall of $39.8 million still needs to be identified.
2/5/26 – Regular Meeting
One More Thing
With the South Howard project taking up all of the oxygen in the room, there are significant projects that won’t be discussed. Don’t lose focus on the rest of the agenda.
1/29/26 – Yes, the South Howard Flood Relief Project is back for another vote
A workshop focused on the South Howard Flood Relief Project in the morning with a $21 million vote moving funds to help fill the funding gap for the project in the evening followed by future land use and alcohol use applications.
1/29/26 – Workshop & Evening Land Use
1/22/26 – Council to discuss combating hate speech during public comment
Light on controversial votes but heavy on discussions of important topics.
2026 City of Tampa Charter Review Advisory Commission
Need to get up to speed on what the Charter Review Advisory Board is? Brief background and outline of who and what they are tasked with.
Plan to ‘Save the Mirasol’ fails 5-2
1/22/25 – Regular Meeting
SB 48 would require allowing ADUs in all single family residential zoning districts
The proposal passed unanimously in the Senate Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development on Wednesday.
Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Canceled
Ultimately Tampa City Council meetings are to conduct the business of the city, not public forums.