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Council is faced with bonding realities as they are asked to approve a $235 million reimbursement resolution; Rome Yard developers ask for another extension, and 71 other items are up for a vote including $80 million in fund reallocation and new spending.
While a reimbursement resolution is just a procedural step, it’s a reality check for the Council that voted to approve that much bonding.
Simplified version of the agenda for Tampa City Council including reference map for land use cases.
Talk of decorum and efficiency headlined the week along with the departure of the head of Mobility Dept.
It all boils down to the Planning Commission wanting to allowing for more density and intensity, including in Coastal High Hazard Areas and single family zoning districts. It could be minimized as NIMBY vs YIMBY and I’m sure it’s an easy fence to sit on. But like most things, it’s not that simple
CRA Board, a special call discussion and land use applications fill Council’s Thursday. Plus commentary about “missing middle” housing and current zoning code.
Agendas for Tampa CRA and City Council meetings 5-8-25 including interactive map of rezoning locations.
Some weeks the “State of the City” can be a very blurry version of the one presented by the Mayor. This was one.
Council picks a new Chair, a look at the 4th amendment to the contract for Hope Cottages and an explainer on the $40 million NAPA parts supply contract.
Tampa City Council agenda for 5-1-25.
No plans for the closed Sulphur Springs pool and Council earmarks unspent funds for paving, sidewalks, stormwater maintenance and disaster assistance grants.
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