This Week 8-7-25
Limited preview of the 8-7-25 Council agenda due to missing supporting documents from the city.
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Limited preview of the 8-7-25 Council agenda due to missing supporting documents from the city.
Maybe finally a resolution for the Jackson House, mayor moves ahead with council’s $12 million FY24 funding request, and a look ahead to the first budget workshop.
FY26 CRA Budget, UrbanWorx East Tampa/Ybor Development and how to fund the Sanchez Y Haya project lead the morning agenda with land use application hearings in the evening.
Council is back with the mayor’s fiscal year 2026 budget presentation headlining the agenda.
Council will be again asked to fund UNITE: Ashley Dr project with general revenue funds. Plus more talk about fire stations and budget before council’s 2 week summer break.
Council sits as the CRA board this week with land use hearings in the evening.
Bonding, board seats, ShotSpotter and bowing to Trump Executive Orders fills this week’s agenda.
Council is off this week so take a minute to catch up and look ahead.
Morning workshops and the transmittal hearing for the future land use plan update moves forward.
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.
CRA Board, a special call discussion and land use applications fill Council’s Thursday. Plus commentary about “missing middle” housing and current zoning code.
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.
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