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Agenda 7-18-24

A more readable version of the Tampa City Council Agenda for July 18, 2024.

FYI

ShotSpotter

A single collection of the issue for future reference.

FYI

Council Salary

Current details and background on the issue of Tampa City Council salary.

Site News

Soft Redesign

Finally got around to updating the site design and put something together that gives me flexibility to do more writing and tool building.

Preview

June Wrap Up

Council goes on break until July 18th after a workshop Thursday. Recapping the items that were on the regular agenda this month.

Preview

This Week 6-20-24

Highlighting a few items on the agenda this week and passing on commenting on the $56 million dollar Mobility project.

Wrap Up

Weekly Review 5-23-24

A look at Tampa City Council Workshop 5-23.24 and evening land use hearing. Major topic was Solid Waste rate adjustment to be voted on 6-6-24.

Agendas

Agenda Preview 5-23-24

Previewing the agenda for the Council workshop and evening land use hearing, including the first of two discussions about raising solid waste rates and short term financing operations. Evening meeting hilghts are future land use change for a large block in Tampa Heights.

Wrap Up

Wrap Up 5-16-24

Revisiting the major agenda items I noted in last week’s preview. Tentative dates for the budget process, appointments to the Racial Reconciliation Committee and progress on building a new fire station.

What we're monitoring

The toolshed

Always-on data tools that keep watch between the stories — built and maintained by the Monitor.

The AgendaA reimagined version of council's weekly agenda.Updated weekly
Capital ProjectsThe city's five-year capital plan & life-to-date spending, every project.FY27 snapshot
Agenda KeywordsEmail notification only if keyword appears on the agenda.Public Beta