Budget Glossary
FY, FTE, CIP, millage, carryforward — the vocabulary you need to follow Tampa’s budget, explained.
Archives
Every story the Monitor has published, newest first.
FY2027 Budget Overview — Remaining General Fund
Parks see significant cut in capital projects as often overlooked departments keep growing.
TPD Calls for Service – a 2 month snapshot
TPD handles about half a million calls a year. Tampa Monitor started tracking them to get a glimpse into what those calls are.
FY2027 Budget Overview — Public Safety
TBD
8/17-8/20/26 - Budget Workshop, CRA & Evening Land Use
A reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda including mirrored supporting documents and interactive zoning map of land use items.
Just Don’t Call it PURE- No, really, it’s not PURE
Mayor Castor’s FY27 budget includes plans for underground injection wells for aquifer recharge of treated wastewater.
Week Off - Let’s Talk Budget
Council are off this week for regular meeting with budget workshops in between.
FY2027 Budget Overview - Mobility
A resident’s guide to navigating Tampa’s budget. Transportation & Stormwater
Is the Rays Stadium in Tampa’s FY27 Budget?
Technically no, but the capacity is there.
8/6/26 – Charter Review Update & Public Safety Master Plan
Council open August with an agenda light on spending, heavy on staff reports.
8/6/26 - Regular Meeting
A reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda including mirrored supporting documents.
FY2027 Budget Overview - Enterprise funds
A resident’s guide to navigating Tampa’s budget.