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Every story the Monitor has published, newest first.
City of Tampa to Explore Selling “Big Blue”
There are no current plans for replacing Tampa Police Headquarters. Preliminary sale price of $36 million discussed today by city council. Comes on heels of council approving $800,000 for a Facilities Management Master Plan.
Despite racial profiling concerns, Tampa City Council advances ordinance banning bike stunts on Riverwalk
The ordinance must pass a second reading during a December meeting.
12/04/25 – Multi-modal Impact Fee Finally Gets a Vote Along With $90+Million in Funding Requests
Additionally council to discuss TPD relying on stormwater staff for concrete barriers for special events and the effect on budget and readiness.
Stormwater – Another Reality Check
Level setting what stormwater is (rain) and what the city’s system is designed for along with some background on the division’s history.
12/4/25 – Regular Meeting
This is a reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda. It removes legalese from the description, parses the Background details from the Summary Sheet when available and provides links to supporting documents. Also included is a zoning map with current applications.
11/20/25- Council Moves Forward with Multi-Modal Impact Fee Increase While Agreeing to Continue Subsidizing Developers Through 2029
Also approved Thursday on first reading were changes to ordinances related to e-bikes and bicycles on Riverwalk and other multi-use trails. Council however delayed funding park improvements and the restoration of the Hillsborough River shoreline. The Facilities Management Master Plan contract was approved on consent.
Council Preview 11/20/25
The council will vote on 68 items, plus finalized details on the proposed increase to the multi-modal impact fee and a $7.5 million settlement for a wrongful conviction. Council will also vote on a $7 million contract for armed security, the establishment of the Charter Review Commission and a Facilities Master Plan agreement.
Code Enforcement And Compliance
What is the cost of compliance? And who pays?
Agenda 11/20/25 – Regular Meeting
This is a reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda. It removes legalese from the description, parses the Background details from the Summary Sheet when available and provides links to supporting documents. Also included is a zoning map with current applications.
A Year of Agendas
A little bit of how Tampa Monitor came to be, what’s been accomplished in the last year and what comes next.
11/13/25 – Morning CRA and Evening Land Use Preview
CRA Board to weigh $20 million in funding requests while attempting to make improvements to the application process. Evening agenda focused on land use changes with a major Hyde Park development requesting continuance.