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9/17/26 – South Howard vote, a Peregrine grant and the Tree Trust Fund ordinance

2026-09-14T05:48:32Z

Easing back into a regular agenda preview this week and thankfully Council only sits for a single regular meeting this Thursday morning. It helps that the headline items Council will be voting on, the South Howard Flood Relief Project, I covered when it was previewed 2 weeks ago. I do have one small addition after that presentation. Beyond those 4 items, a handful worth noting.

Hope Shelters

Item 3- This was added to the agenda in July as part of a motion “Catholic Charities and Feeding Tampa Bay to provide an update on services they are providing within the City and how, in light of tightening resources, the City can help update and prioritize recurring resources.” At the beginning of the month I reported Pallet, the company that makes the Hope shelters, had abruptly closed. I’ve questioned the whole Hope Shelter program not because I don’t believe helping the unhoused is something the city should be funding, I do. I question if this is the right non-profit to be managing how the limited funding is spent. I’ve heard Council Member Lynn Hurtak speak highly of the facility at council meetings, I’m just not sold on the management.

TPD

A couple of TPD related items on the agenda I wanted to note. As the debate over Amendment 3 continues and we discuss what “public safety” costs, item 11 is a reminder that beyond police officer salaries, health care and pension costs, there are costs like $1.4 million for uniforms. To go along with a service weapon, $1.77 million for 1,300 of them in March, and vehicle.

Speaking of hidden public safety costs, item 17 is an agreement with the county to cover the cost of school crossing guards within the city to the tune of $1.7 million, paid out of the general fund, filed under Police SSD / Personnel. There were discussions about how the funds from the school zone cameras should be spent, seems this is one expense they should cover, freeing up general fund revenue for however Council sees fit to appropriate.

Finally I’ll mention items 12/13, one of those benign looking grants TPD accepts for some 3rd party service. Except this $595,000 grant through the State Attorney’s Office is for Peregrine, a data integration platform with an added generative AI layer. What kind of data? The language in the grant agreement says it’s to connect TPD’s dispatch and records systems and to Axon’s Evidence.com “to protect public safety in Ybor City and data analysis for purposes of investigation and prosecution.” Anyway, I took a closer look at the source of the grant funding and who Peregrine is. They’ve been getting millions in state funding for local police departments that have characterized the platform as “facilitates immigration enforcement by sharing local data with federal agencies” and “allows rapid searches across databases to build profiles on individuals.” Which seems like a really odd way to spend funds that were earmarked for a “Ybor City Community Outreach and Engagement Initiative.”

Tree Trust Fund

I haven’t touched on the Tree Trust Fund or Natural Resources Advisory Council lately but now that the actual trust fund ordinance is up for a vote in item 64 I wanted to at least flag it for those that might be tracking it. It seems like there’s a compromise that keeps Type I, II, and III trees in the ordinance but expands the opportunity for property owners to plant the tree in their front yard (or side if on a corner), not just in the right of way. This would allow more Type I and II trees to be planted as they could be planted far enough away from power lines thereby reducing the need to plant as many Type III trees. Fewer Crepe Myrtles.

If this item makes it through agenda review and isn’t continued, and if it passes first reading Thursday, there would still be a final opportunity for public comment before adoption.

South Howard Flood Relief

I covered this in the preview 2 weeks ago and I’d like to thank everyone who reached out and commented. The only thing I’ll add because it sounded like it’s something that could be twisted — how the 10’ x 10’ box culverts connect at the CSX rail crossing. It was the sudden discovery of the existing 5’ x 10’ culvert that made the route viable in the first place. The current design adds a 60 inch round pipe adjacent to the existing culvert to make the connection. Staff emphasized all of the modeling and cost is based on that design. However the term “bottleneck” started getting used to describe it and to question its efficacy. There were also questions raised about the lack of a permit with CSX. Staff and the contractor Kimmins explained that the permit process takes place after the design is closer to complete therefore not applied for yet. Kimmins’ representative stated in his vast experience, CSX has never not approved an application.

There’s also a scenario that’s been discussed with CSX, which would need to be run up the chain of command for final approval in which Kimmins would replace the 5’ x 10’ box culvert with a 10’ x 10’ culvert. Staff stated if that were to be approved, it would actually result in a cost savings of $3 million. The proposal would be that with only one existing customer receiving deliveries west of the Howard Ave crossing, Kimmins would use an alternate method of delivery to allow for the closure of the crossing.

After Thursday, Council will next sit for the final budget hearing on September 22. And to be honest, I have no idea what’s being proposed. Council Member Hurtak suggested Council should go forward with funding the capital projects that were put on hold and not wait to find out what happens with the Amendment 3 vote. If it passes, they kill the projects, if it doesn’t the projects are funded and there’s no need to go through the dance of negotiations. Meanwhile, Council Chair Alan Clendenin referenced some kind of scheme where there’s a quarterly evaluation in FY27 of unappropriated funds and the first $10 million is put towards “paving” and the next $20 million to parks. Which parks? Which projects? Who knows? That doesn’t sound like appropriating, that sounds like a handshake deal built for sound bites. But we don’t know exactly what’s being proposed because nothing has been shared with the public. We’ll have to wait to see if anything is released with the agenda later this week or if it will be one of those scenarios where the admin sends a memo an hour before the adoption hearing and is flashed on the overhead projector before they vote.

At this point I sincerely think the most prudent thing Tampa City Council could do is not approve a budget; work out a continuing resolution with the mayor to fund operations through mid-November. No new spending, no pay increases except for union-negotiated, just keep the lights on. Be prepared for two scenarios and vote on the budget before breaking for Thanksgiving. Have as many workshops or special call meetings necessary to work out the details. Not approve something with an imaginary gun to their head.

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What the state’s Ybor ‘community engagement’ money is buying

2026-09-14T04:29:46Z

Items 12 and 13 on Thursday’s consent agenda accept $595,000 from the Office of the State Attorney so the Tampa Police Department can buy Peregrine, a “CJIS-aligned SaaS platform for public safety.” The money is the state’s Ybor City crime-prevention appropriation, and the phrase that follows it through every document is “community engagement.”

In January 2024, three months after the Halloween shooting on Seventh Avenue, the State Attorney’s Office filed a Senate funding request titled “Ybor City Crime Prevention Coalition,” sponsored by Sen. Darryl Rouson. It asked for $3,465,000 for a “task force,” administered by the State Attorney, to buy “cameras, smart lighting, Blue Light acoustic sensors, community engagement technologies, command/control and related equipment,” fund “research and data analysis,” and run “enhanced enforcement operations that target trespassing, loitering, vagrancy, underage drinking, narcotics possession and distribution.”

The Legislature funded $3 million of it as Specific Appropriation 897 in the 2024-25 budget, with this instruction: “The funds … are provided to implement a crime prevention initiative in and around Ybor City through community engagement. The State Attorney’s office may contract with local law enforcement entities or community organizations to assist with implementation.” The Legislature’s own budget summary lists the item as the “Ybor City Community Outreach and Engagement Initiative.”

Whatever the coalition was meant to be, the money sat. The unspent balance was rolled forward in the 2025 budget and again in 2026.

The first draw came this March: $500,000 to TPD for three Axon drones and docking stations for Ybor, approved on consent April 16 without discussion. The City had already spent it. Last September council approved an Axon drone-as-first-responder program priced at up to $10.1 million through FY2034, and put $500,000 of general fund money into its first purchase as “interim financing until an expected grant of $500,000 from the State Attorney’s Office is received”.

Thursday’s is the second. Both grant agreements repeat the Legislature’s wording, and every invoice TPD submits has to certify that the money was “expended only for allowable costs and services used for the purpose of implementing a crime prevention initiative in and around Ybor City through community engagement.” The agreement is written for the neighborhood. It promises “dedicated use of Peregrine technology by TPD as part of its overall public safety plan for Ybor City,” and its scope of work opens with Seventh Avenue nightlife. The resolution council votes on widens that to “Ybor City and the City of Tampa.”

This grant buys a one-year license for Peregrine’s “Core Operational Platform with Assistant Pro,” connected to TPD’s dispatch and records systems and to Axon’s Evidence.com, the cloud that holds the department’s body-camera, Taser and drone data. “Assistant” is the company’s generative AI layer, still in early access. The grant reimburses what the agreement calls the “initial cost,” and the City’s budget resolution records it as a principal payment on a software subscription, the way it accounts for multi-year contracts. Who pays after June 2027 isn’t in the supporting docs.

Peregrine is a San Francisco company founded by Nick Noone, a former Palantir executive who ran its U.S. special operations business. It raised $250 million in June at a $6.8 billion valuation, with Sequoia among its backers, and its Florida growth has come through immigration enforcement. The state’s immigration board has steered more than $16 million to two dozen agencies to buy it, the Orlando Sentinel reported, including $271,352 for Plant City police in May. The Osceola County Sheriff’s grant application says the software “facilitates immigration enforcement by sharing local data with federal agencies.” “Peregrine software allows rapid searches across databases to build profiles on individuals by accessing personal data through public and private sources.” This spring the Legislature added a $6 million statewide line for the same kind of platform, after a House budget negotiator’s husband joined Peregrine as head of business development.

That accounts for $1,095,000 of the $3 million the state appropriated for crime prevention through community engagement.

Two weeks ago TPD pulled 17 license plate readers after FDOT cited “surveillance schemes,” and Council Member Lynn Hurtak warned that Axon “is taking over for Flock.” The next vendor arrives Thursday on consent, through the prosecutor’s office, under the heading of community engagement.

9/17/26 - Regular Meeting

2026-09-12T14:40:32Z

This is a reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda. It removes legalese from the descriptions, parses Background details from the Summary Sheet when available, and links to supporting documents. Also included is a zoning map with current applications. Document links point to our mirrored copies for long-term stability. For original documents, refer to the official draft agenda from the clerk in Onbase.

City Clerk's Draft Agenda in Onbase

Commendations And/or Presentations

1 File No. CM26-25889

Presentation of commendation to Russell Stanley Jr. and Bryan Hunter to recognize their outstanding contribution in planning, coordinating, and executing positive teen takeovers in the Tampa Bay community.

2 File No. CM26-24870

Tampa City Ballet (TCB) to provide a presentation on who TCB is, the impact they are making on the community, and their mission of making professional dance accessible throughout Tampa.

3 File No. CM26-25892

Catholic Charities and Feeding Tampa Bay to provide an update on services they are providing within the City and how, in light of tightening resources, the City can help update and prioritize recurring resources.

Board and Administration Appointments

4 File No. BA26-27093

(3-minute presentation per applicant) Presentation of applicant expressing an interest in being appointed to the Architect member position on the Barrio Latino Commission. Shirley Foxx-Knowles, City Clerk, transmitting one (1) application, expressing an interest in being considered for appointment to the Barrio Latino Commission.

Supporting documents

BLC APPOINTMENT CONSIDERATION - CITY CLERK MEMO.PDF

5 File No. BA26-26872

Resolution approving, consenting to and confirming the reappointment by the Mayor of Jeffrey Lieser as a member of the civil service board for a three (3) year term commencing on July 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2029.

Item details

Background

A Resolution approving, consenting to and confirming the reappointment by the Mayor of Jeffrey Lieser as a member of the civil service board for a three (3) year term commencing on July 1, 2026, and ending on June 30, 2029; providing an effective date.

Supporting documents

6 File No. BA26-26854

Resolution approving, ratifying, and confirming the reappointment by the Mayor of Bruce K. Gibson (Architect) as a member of the Historic Preservation Commission for a three (3) year term commencing retroactively from June 1, 2026, and ending May 31, 2029, providing an effective date.

Item details

Background

Bruce K. Gibson served as a member of the Historic Preservation Commission from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2026. The Mayor reappointed and hereby submits to the City Council of the City of Tampa the name Bruce K. Gibson (Architect) to serve as a member of the Historic Preservation Commission for a three (3) year term commencing retroactively on June 1, 2026, and ending May 31, 2029.

Supporting documents

7 File No. BA26-26852

Resolution approving the reappointment by the Mayor of Lee Lowry, to the Code Enforcement Board/Public Nuisance Abatement Board ("Board") for a three year term commencing on May 6, 2026 and ending May 5, 2029.

Item details

Background

The Mayor has reappointed Lee Lowry to serve as a member of the City Code Enforcement Board/Public Nuisance Abatement Board from City Council District 4, for a three year term which commenced on May 6, 2026. The Mayor has requested the approval of the reappointment by City Council as required by Chapter 9 of the City of Tampa Code.

Supporting documents

8 File No. BA26-27094

Resolution approving, ratifying and confirming the appointment of Lauren N. Huff as a member of the City of Tampa Civil Service Board to a three-year term beginning September 3, 2026, and ending September 3, 2029.

Supporting documents

RESO CIVIL SVC BD. LAUREN N. HUFF 9-3-2026.PDF

Public Safety Committee

9 File No. PS26-26587

Resolution approving Modification No. 2 to the Federally Funded Subgrant Agreement (No. H0919) between the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management and the City of Tampa for the City of Tampa, Fire Station #3, Wind Retrofit (Project No. 4486-052-R); authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date Nunc Pro Tunc to August 31, 2026.

Item details

Background

This grant provides for wind mitigation retrofit for Fire Station #3.

Modification No. 2 reinstates the Federally Funded Subgrant Agreement and extends the period of performance to August 31, 2027. It also updates the Budget and Scope of Work, as set forth in the 2nd Revision Attachment A, to reallocate funds between budget categories to align with contractor billing, provide timeline updates, and update Sub-Recipient Management Cost language. There is no fiscal impact. The project remains at $593,328, supported by $533,995.20 in grant funding and $59,332.80 in matching funds. The budget has been adjusted to reallocate costs among materials, labor, and fees; however, the total project cost and funding sources remain unchanged.

Supporting documents

10 File No. PS26-26785

Resolution approving the renewal of a Letter of Agreement and contract between the University of North Florida Training and Services Institute, Inc., d/b/a Institute of Police Technology and Management (IPTM), and the City of Tampa (Vendor) for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement in the reimbursable amount up to $102,858.40.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution approves the contract between the University of North Florida Training and Services Institute and the Tampa Police Department for the provision of pedestrian and bicycle safety enforcement by the Tampa Police Department in an amount not to exceed $102,858.40.

Plus $205,717 in future-year amounts subject to annual Council approval.

Funding sources

$102,858.40General FundPolice AdministrationState-Task Force Ot PaymentFY27 · 01100.228990.334211Revenuesubject to annual appropriation
$102,858.40General FundPolice AdministrationOvertimeFY27 · 01100.228990.514000Expendituresubject to annual appropriation

Background

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) through a grant with the University of North Florida (University) will utilize City of Tampa law enforcement support to educate and enforce safe pedestrian, bicyclist, and driver behaviors in priority counties in Florida. IPTM and the City of Tampa through the Tampa Police Department have been working together since 2018, by authority contained in Resolution No. 2018-757, passed and adopted by City Council on September 6, 2018. IPTM and the City of Tampa have continued this relationship pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-742 passed and adopted by City Council on August 28, 2025. IPTM wishes to continue to contract with the City of Tampa utilizing Tampa Police Department to provide high visibility enforcement activities to include the distribution of on-street educational materials and the issuance of warnings and/or citations to pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists in accordance with Florida laws. By increasing awareness of and compliance with traffic laws pertaining to pedestrian and bicyclist safety, the citizens of Tampa will benefit from reduced pedestrian and bicycle crashes, fatalities, and serious injuries on our roadways.

Supporting documents

11 File No. PS26-26839

Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida approving First Amendment to Galls Specialized Agreement between the City of Tampa and Galls, LLC for the provision of Uniforms and Related Products and Services in the estimated amount of $1,400,000 for use by various departments; authorizing the Mayor to execute said First Amendment to Galls Specialized Agreement; providing an immediate effective date.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution approves the First Amendment to Galls Specialized Agreement between the City of Tampa and Galls, LLC for the provision of uniforms and related products and services in the estimated amount of $1,400,000, subject to annual appropriation of funding, for use by various departments and shall be controlled by requisition.

Controlled by Requisition FY27 $700,000 Estimated Amount
Controlled by Requisition FY28 $700,000 Estimated Amount, subject to annual appropriation

Background

The City of Tampa executed a Galls Specialized Agreement (“Agreement”) with Galls, LLC on April 16, 2026 to purchase uniforms and related products and services for the Tampa Police Department under a cooperative purchase under Sourcewell Contract No. 011124 – Uniforms with Related Products and Services. The City and Galls, LLC desire to amend the Agreement to allow the City to make purchases by various departments citywide.

There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under Sourcewell Contract No. RFP#011124.

Supporting documents

12 File No. PS26-26853

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 13) Resolution approving a Subrecipient Agreement between the Office of the State Attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit in and for Hillsborough County ("SAO") and City of Tampa ("City") on behalf of the Tampa Police Department ("TPD") for purposes of purchasing Peregrine; authorizing the execution thereof the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution approves an agreement between the Office of State Attorney and the City of Tampa on behalf of the Tampa Police department to receive $595,000 for purposes of the purchase of a CJIS-aligned SaaS platform for public safety.

Grant or revenue accepted (FY26): $595,000

Funding sources

$595,000Police GrantsPolice AdministrationState Grant - Public_SafetyFY2026 Peregrine SAO Sub GrantFY26 · 12500.228990.334215.1003012Revenue Increase

Background

The SAO will pay the City $595,000 from specific appropriation 897 of Chapter 2024-23, continued under 2025 and 2026 General Appropriations Act, for the purpose of purchasing Peregrine, a CJIS-aligned SaaS platform for public safety which will unify various operational systems into a single platform improving efficiency, safety, response and investigations for TPD and aid in Ybor crime reduction (hereinafter "the Grant"). The funding described above and the purchase by City for TPD of this technology will be for the use of Peregrine in order to enhance public safety, provide real-time information to law enforcement, assist with crime scene investigations, and document evidence. The funding is to provide dedicated use of Peregrine technology by TPD as part of its overall public safety plan for Ybor City and the City of Tampa. As a condition of receiving these grant funds, City shall comply with all applicable Florida Statutes. Accepting this Grant will provide a public safety benefit to the citizens of Tampa.

Supporting documents

13 File No. PS26-26849

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 12) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $595,000 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the FY2026 Peregrine SAO Sub Grant.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution appropriates $595,000 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the FY2026 Peregrine SAO Sub Grant from the State Attorneys Office.

Funding sources

$595,000Police GrantsPolice AdministrationState Grant - Public_SafetyFY2026 Peregrine SAO Sub GrantFY26 · 12500.228990.334215.1003012Revenue Increase
$595,000Police GrantsPolice AdministrationPrincipal Payment - Intangible Right to Use Subscription AssetFY2026 Peregrine SAO Sub Grant P - 1003012 O - TPD - Police Dept E - CTPA T - 60 A - 100706FY26 · 12500.228990.571007.1003012Expenditure Increase

Background

This resolution appropriates $595,000 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the FY2026 Peregrine SAO Sub Grant from the State Attorneys Office.

Supporting documents

14 File No. PS26-26857

Resolution approving a Crisis Intervention Dispatch ("CIDS") Program Services Agreement between the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay ("Crisis Center"), and the City of Tampa ("The City") for an amount up to $330,000.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution approves a services agreement between the City of Tampa and the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay providing planning, staffing and training of 911 call dispatchers to continue the Crisis Intervention Dispatch Services (CIDS) Program. Funds for this purpose are available for use by Tampa Police Department within the Police Grants Fund through the Johnson & Johnson Settlement.

Plus $330,000 in future-year amounts subject to annual Council approval.

Funding sources

$330,000Public Safety GrantsPolice AdministrationOther-Contractual ServicesOpioid Settlement FundFY27 · 12600.228990.534007.1002488Expendituresubject to annual appropriation

Background

The City of Tampa received and accepted grant funds in the amount of $550,000 from the Department of Justice pursuant to Resolution 2022-967 signed on November 3, 2022. The City entered into a partnership and a Subaward Agreement pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-1236, passed and adopted on December 7, 2023 for the implementation of Crisis Intervention Specialists who were integrated into the TPD 911 call center to create a Crisis Intervention Dispatch Services (“CIDS”) Program. The CIDS program aims to reduce officer dispatched calls relating to individuals undergoing mental or behavioral health crisis, reduce recidivism of Baker Acts and Marchman Acts, and reduce deadly force encounters with individuals experiencing mental or behavioral health issues. The City wishes to continue the partnership with the Crisis Center and enter into the CIDS program agreement in the best interest of the City of Tampa.

Supporting documents

15 File No. PS26-26863

Resolution approving a Combined Operational Assistance and Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Tampa on behalf of the Tampa Police Department and Orange County Sheriff's Office; authorizing execution of the agreement by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

Item details

Background

The subscribing law enforcement agencies have the authority under Section 23.1225 et seq, Florida Statutes, to enter into a requested Combined Operational Assistance and Voluntary Cooperation Mutual Aid Agreement to permit: i) voluntary cooperation and assistance of routine law enforcement nature across jurisdictional lines; and ii) rendering assistance in a law enforcement emergency. The respective law enforcement agencies are so located in relation to each other that it is to the advantage of each to receive and extend mutual aid in the form of law enforcement services and resources to adequately respond to intensive situations including, but not limited to, emergencies as defined under Section 252.34, Florida Statutes. This agreement will protect the public peace and safety, and preserve the lives and property of the people of Tampa.

Supporting documents

16 File No. PS26-26864

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $5,453,462 within the General Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department and Revenue & Finance for the implementation of GASB Statement No.96.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution appropriates $5,453,462 within the General Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department and Revenue & Finance for financial accounting and reporting of GASB Statement No. 96 to show the present value of new SBITAs in FY2026.

Spending authorized (FY26): $5,453,461
Grant or revenue accepted (FY26): $5,453,461

Funding sources

$818,314General FundPolice AdministrationFinanced Purchase Proceeds Other SourcesFY26 · 01100.228990.383101Revenue Increase
$818,314General FundPolice AdministrationMachinery and EquipmentFY26 · 01100.228990.564000Expenditure Increase
$2,127,197General FundPolice AdministrationGASB 96 SBITA Proceeds Other SourcesFY26 · 01100.228990.383103Revenue Increase
$2,127,197General FundPolice AdministrationComputers - Hardware/SoftwareFY26 · 01100.228990.564004Expenditure Increase
$2,507,950General FundRevenue and Finance Budget Dept Budget OfficerGASB 96 SBITA Proceeds Other SourcesFY26 · 01100.236700.383103Revenue Increase
$2,507,950General FundRevenue and Finance Budget Dept Budget OfficerComputers - Hardware/SoftwareFY26 · 01100.236700.564004Expenditure Increase

Background

This is a non-cash financial resolution. It is used to place the GASB 96 liability on the City's balance sheet.

Supporting documents

17 File No. PS26-26865

Resolution approving and authorizing payment of the annual fee for school crossing guards not to exceed $1,725,891 under an existing agreement between the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County and Chad Chronister, Sheriff, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office for the provision of School Crossing Guards through the annual fee Schedule Adjustment letter presenting Exhibits A & B for the City of Tampa August 2026-July 2027 School Year.

Item details

Financial impact

This interlocal agreement authorizes payment for school crossing guard services in the amount of $287,648 in FY 2026 and $1,438,243 in FY 2027 (subject to appropriation) from the Police Department's General Fund budget.

Spending authorized (FY26): $287,648

Plus $1,438,243 in future-year amounts subject to annual Council approval.

Funding sources

$287,648General FundPolice SSD / PersonnelOther-Contractual ServicesFY26 · 01100.232900.534007Expenditure
$1,438,243General FundPolice SSD / PersonnelOther-Contractual ServicesFY27 · 01100.232900.534007Expendituresubject to annual appropriation

Background

The City of Tampa, Florida, by authority contained in Resolution No. 2023-775, passed and adopted by City Council on August 24, 2023, entered into an Agreement with Hillsborough County and the Sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida, for the provision of school crossing guards by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in the City of Tampa. The Agreement allows for a fee schedule and adjustment of the fee schedule at the end of each school year term prior to the successive school term. The Sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida has provided a new Exhibit A reflecting the current crossing guard locations; and The Sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida has provided a new Exhibit B reflecting the estimated costs for all city crossing guards provided under the Agreement for the school term 2026-2027. The Sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida, has submitted a fee schedule and adjusted the cost of school crossing guards as set forth in attached Exhibit B. It is in the best interest of the City of Tampa to continue to provide school crossing guards through this agreement.

Supporting documents

Neighborhood and Community Affairs Committee

18 File No. NCA26-26364

Resolution approving an Award between the City of Tampa and Vera Green Guardians LLC for the provision of Downtown Parks, Playgrounds, and Other City Owned Properties Grounds Maintenance (Bid Discount) in the estimated amount of $200,000 for use by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution approves an Award between the City and Vera Green Guardians LLC for the provision of Downtown Parks, Playgrounds, and Other City Owned Properties Grounds Maintenance (Bid Discount) and provides an estimated amount of $200,000, over a 12-month term, subject to annual appropriation, for use by the Parks and Recreation Department within the General Fund subject to the availability of funds.

Spending authorized (FY27): $200,000

Funding sources

$200,000General FundParks and Recreation Maintenance ContractsOther ServicesFY27 · 01100.227100.534000Estimated Expenditure

Background

Department or Location of Project: Parks and Recreation
Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 68
Number and List of bidders: 11, Williams Landscaping Management Co., Inc., Merion Landscaping Services, LLC, Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc., Superior Landscaping & Lawn Service, Inc., Marathon Lawn Care, Inc., Vera Green Guardians LLC, DHA Quality Services LLC, Leaf and Limb Services LLC, Russell Landscape, Bay Light LLC, and TWQ LLC.
Award amount: $200,000.00
Why the winning bid was selected: The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department recommends awarding this to Vera Green Guardians LLC, the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder for Downtown Parks, Playgrounds, and other City Owned Properties Grounds Maintenance (Bid Discount).

It is recommended that the City award Downtown, Playgrounds, and other City Owned Properties Grounds Maintenance to Vera Green Guardians LLC for use by the Parks and Recreation Department. The term of the award is for a (1) one-year term with three (3) additional (1) one-year renewal options. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid response from Vera Green Guardians LLC. and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter.

Equal Business Opportunity: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that the EBO Bid Discount provision would apply in the bid specifications to eligible City of Tampa Certified firms. The awardee, Vera Green Guardians LLC, is a certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).

Supporting documents

19 File No. NCA26-26781

Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for the preparation, demolition and/or removal of certain buildings and/or structures from the following properties: (1) 9611 N 12th St, and (2) 3507 N 12th St, after the determination that said building or structure satisfied the criteria to demolish and the property owner(s) failed to demolish and/or remove same or failed to do so prior to the City incurring costs; authorizing a certified copy of the resolution to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a notice of assessment of lien.

Item details

Financial impact

To impose lien in an effort to recover the required administrative fee and hard costs expended by the City. Revenue will be received by the Neighborhood Enhancement Division within the General Fund.

Grant or revenue accepted: $20,496

Funding sources

$20,496.10General FundNeighborhood EnhancementStructure Liens-Hard Cost01100.220700.354003Revenue

Background

This resolution assesses the costs ($20,041.10) expended by the City of Tampa, including administrative costs, for the preparation, demolition and/or removal of buildings and/or structures on the properties described in Exhibit “A” of the Resolution that satisfied the criteria to demolish set forth in Section 19-5(a)(2) & (b)(1), City of Tampa Code of Ordinances when the property owner(s) failed to demolish and/or remove the unsafe building and/or structure within the time allowed or failed to do so prior to the City incurring said costs.

Supporting documents

20 File No. NCA26-26784

Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 1926 N 60th St, (2) 6710 Gabrielle St, and (3) 3413 E McBerry St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a lien.

Item details

Financial impact

To impose lien in an effort to recover the required administrative fee and hard costs expended by the City. Revenue will be received by the Neighborhood Enhancement Division within the General Fund.

Grant or revenue accepted: $1,431

Funding sources

$1,430.92General FundNeighborhood EnhancementProperty Maintenance Liens-Hard Cost01100.220700.354006Revenue

Background

This resolution assesses the costs ($1,430.92) expended by the City for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from such property.

Supporting documents

21 File No. E2026-8

CH 28 Special Event Permit: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer- Tampa Bay Blvd, Himes Ave.- October 24, 2026.

Supporting documents

22 File No. E2026-8

CH 28 Special Event Permit: Richard's Run for Life- Nuccio Pkwy, Palm Ave, 9th Ave, 18th St. & 19th St.- November 6, 2026.

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23 File No. E2026-8

CH 28 Special Event Permit: Water Street Season Spectacular- Water St. between Channelside Dr. & Cumberland Ave., Raybon Ct.- November 12, 2026.

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24 File No. E2026-8

CH 28 Special Event Permit: Hyde Park Tree Lighting- S. Dakota Ave., Snow Ave.- November 19, 2026.

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25 File No. E2026-8

CH 28 Special Event Permit: Miles for Moffitt- Channelside Dr., Platt St. Bridge, Brorein St., Bayshore Blvd. - November 21, 2026.

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26 File No. E2026-8

CH 28 Special Event Permit: Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble- Channelside Dr., Platt St. Bridge, Bayshore Blvd. - November 26, 2026.

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Infrastructure Committee

27 File No. INF26-26358

Resolution of the City of Tampa approving a Brownfield Site Rehabilitation Agreement between the City of Tampa and the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County for site rehabilitation of the Madison Street Park Expansion Brownfield Area which is City-owned property generally consisting of two contiguous parcels located in the vicinity of 1125 and 1127 East Twiggs Street.

Item details

Financial impact

Voluntary Clean up Tax Credits ("VCTC") awarded by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection ("FDEP") are applied against Florida corporate income tax from annual funding authorizations. Projects that execute a Brownfield Site Rehabilitation Agreement ("BSRA") with the FDEP are eligible for tax credits for incurred costs for eligible site remediation work. Being tax-exempt, the City cannot directly benefit from these tax credits, however, tax credit certificates can be transferred and sold. Upon execution of this BSRA, the City will qualify for expense reimbursement pending approval of the tax credit application by FDEP, sufficient appropriation by the Florida Legislature, and the transfer and sale of the tax credit certificates. The financial impact cannot be quantified now.

To be determined based on the cost of site remediation and the
purchase price of tax credits.

Background

The administration recommends approval of the Brownfield Site Rehabilitation Agreement (“BSRA”) for the Madison Street Park Expansion Brownfield Area (“Area”) to address potential contamination on the acquired properties, facilitate redevelopment into additional park facilities, and maintain eligibility for State of Florida Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credits (“VCTC”).

The existing Madison Street Park, located at 1218 East Madison Street, Tampa, was previously rehabilitated under the State’s Brownfields Program. The City of Tampa seeks to rehabilitate and then redevelop the Madison Street Park Expansion Brownfield Area to expand Madison Street Park. The Madison Street Park Expansion project will serve the surrounding multi-family residential communities and support development projects within the Channel District Community Redevelopment Area.

For the City to participate in the VCTC Program and receive cleanup liability protection under §376.82(2), F.S., the City must execute a BSRA with the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County. The BSRA establishes the criteria for the rehabilitation program and the standards for determining when rehabilitation is complete. Upon the City’s successful completion of the BSRA for rehabilitation, the City will qualify under Florida’s VCTC Program for tax credits. The transfer and sale of the tax credit certificates is anticipated to generate revenue for the City of Tampa.

Supporting documents

28 File No. INF26-26870

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $8,000,000 within the Water Renewal and Replacement Fund for use by the Water Department for the Citywide Water Distribution System Rehabilitation Project.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution reallocates funds in the amount of $8,000,000 from Water Distribution Program Project to the Citywide Water Distribution System Rehabilitation Project for use by the Water Department within the Water Renewal and Replacement Fund.

Reallocated: $8,000,000

Funding sources

$8,000,000Water - Renewal & ReplacementWater Capital Costs DistributionImprov Other Than BldgsCitywide Water Distribution Program Project40700.244600.563001.1001939Expenditure Decrease
$8,000,000Water - Renewal & ReplacementWater Capital Costs DistributionImprov Other Than BldgsCitywide Water Distribution System Rehabilitation Project40700.244600.563001.1002994Expenditure Increase

Background

Resolution 2026-434 was approved by City Council on the May 21, 2026 for approval of an agreement between RTD Construction, Inc, Kimmins Contracting Corp, and Dallas 1 Construction and Development, Inc. Project provides for the installation of various water main appurtenances at multiple locations within the City’s water system service area. Work includes infrastructure improvements, such as concrete masonry, curb and sidewalk construction, asphalt and concrete paving, landscaping, grouting, brick street restoration, stormwater erosion control measures, and other incidental construction.

Supporting documents

29 File No. INF26-26871

Resolution approving Work Order 92, under Contract 25-D-18192, in the amount of $197,984 to Environmental Engineering Consultants, Inc. for professional services in connection with 1125, 1127 East Twiggs Street Soil and Groundwater Remediation; authorizing issuance of said Work Order by the Contract Administration Department.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution provides $197,984 for use by the Community Redevelopment Agency for the 1125, 1127 East Twiggs Street Soil and Groundwater Remediation from within the Community Redevelopment Agency CRA Channel District Fund.

Spending authorized: $197,984

Funding sources

$197,984Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Channel DistrictCRA Contract ServicesOther-Professional Services61900.213802.531002Expenditure

Background

Background: a. Contract Title: 1125, 1127 E. Twiggs Street- Soil and Groundwater Remediation b. Dollar amount: $197,984.00
Why the awardee was selected: Selected Pursuant to FS 287.055 CCNA.
Contractor/Firm: Environmental Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Business Case: This Work Order provides for Professional Engineering services to remediation of soils on 1125 and 1127 E. Twiggs Street. impacted by historical operations on the Property, prior to the recent sale to the City. The remediations will fulfill the EPC's (Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission's) Remediation requirements for a Brownfield Site with no engineering control.
Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: This award was made through the Work Order Agreement. The awardee, Environmental Engineering Consultants, Inc., is a certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).
Sustainability and Resiliency: This project requires a minimum of four groundwater sampling events following active groundwater remediation. Site rehabilitation is considered complete when the No Further Action criteria of subsection 62-780.680(1), 62-780.680(2), or 62-780.680(3), F.AC.
Community Engagement: The Real Estate and Solid Waste staff will assist the Firm in the communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design services project.

b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 546 consecutive calendar days.

• The e-Builder project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.

Supporting documents

30 File No. INF26-26971

Resolution authorizing an Agreement for Consultant Services in the amount of $1,000,000 between the City of Tampa and Freese and Nichols, Inc. in connection with Contract 25-D-00042 Water Resources Master Plan.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution approves an agreement between the City of Tampa and Freese & Nichols, Inc. in the amount of $1,000,000 for the Water Resources Master Plan Project for use by the Water Department within the Water Operations Fund.

Spending authorized: $1,000,000

Funding sources

$1,000,000Water - OperationsWater Department PlanningOther-Professional Services40400.244820.531002Expenditure

Background

Contract Title: 25-D-00042 Water Resources Master Plan a. Address of Project: Citywide b. Number of bidders/submitters: 3 c. Names of bidders/submitters: Black & Veatch Corporation, Freese and Nichols, Inc., Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Contractor/Firm: Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Business Case: Project provides for the development of the Water Resources Master Plan, which will be the foundational planning document for the City’s water resources, including the Hillsborough River, which is the primary source of drinking water for Tampa’s community. The planning horizon will be 20 years, with the intention that actions (policies, programs, and projects) will be tracked and communicated, and the master plan will be updated every 5 years. This master plan will document existing water resources and will include a focus on conservation – with the goal of responsibly utilizing the City’s permitted water supply from the Hillsborough River.
Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Freese and Nichols, Inc, the prime contractor, is committed to utilizing two (2) city-certified firms for subcontracting.
Community Engagement: This task includes administrative tasks for the development of the master plan and includes bi-weekly coordination calls and the development of a public engagement plan and project website to facilitate engagement and information gathering and sharing with the City’s water customers.
Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design RFQ project.

d. Dollar amount: $1,000,000 e. Why the awardee was selected: Most qualified firm was selected pursuant to FS 287.055 Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA).

Sustainability and Resiliency: This master plan will address the challenges related to Sulphur Springs and minimum flows and levels (MFLs) in the Hillsborough River, while looking for regional and collaborative solutions. It is anticipated that one or more potential solutions will be recommended for additional, future feasibility analyses.

b. Placemaking: Throughout the planning process, the project team will prioritize transparency, accessibility, and continuous engagement, meaning that Tampa’s water customers and stakeholders will understand how their input is incorporated into the decision-making process.

c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 570 consecutive calendar days.

• The Trimble project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.

Supporting documents

31 File No. INF26-26973

Resolution authorizing Change Order 1 Final to Contract 22-C-00046 Northwest Ground Storage Tank Improvements, between the City of Tampa and Razorback, LLC, a decrease of $67,375.30 and final payment in the amount of $10,000.

Item details

Financial impact

This Change Order 1 Final provides for a decrease to the existing contract in the amount of $65,375.30 and final payment in the amount of $10,000 for the Remote Storage Tank Improvements Project for use by the Water Department within the Water Bonds – Series 2022 Capital Projects Fund.

Spending authorized: $10,000
Spending reduced: $65,375

Funding sources

$65,375.30Water Bonds - Series 2022 Capital Projects FundWater Capital Costs ProductionImprov Other Than BldgsRemote Storage Tank Improv40552.244500.563001.1001201Expenditure Decrease
$10,000Water Bonds - Series 2022 Capital Projects FundWater Capital Costs ProductionImprov Other Than BldgsRemote Storage Tank Improv40552.244500.563001.1001201Expenditure

Background

Contract Title: 22-C-00046; Northwest Ground Storage Tank Improvements a. Dollar amount: $67,375.30 decrease, $10,000 final payment b. Why the awardee was selected: The Firm was selected via hard bid
Contractor/Firm: Razorback LLC
Business Case: Project provided for improvements to existing potable water ground storage tank at the Northwest Ground Storage Tank and Re-Pump Station. Work included repairing interior and exterior surfaces, prepping and repainting tank exterior and interior, installing fall protection, valve replacements, and disinfecting the tank interior.
Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Razorback, LLC, the prime contractor, has utilized no City of Tampa-certified firms for subcontracting.
Sustainability and Resiliency: The project provided for rehabilitation of potable water ground storage tanks. This project is consistent with Transforming Tampa's Tomorrow goal of Sustainability and Resiliency.
Community Engagement: The CAD Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CAD-CEI) team assisted the Contractor in the communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Bid- Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.

Change Order 1, Final provides for adjustment of the Contract amount (decrease), final payment and establishment of the Contract completion date.

b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 0 consecutive calendar days.

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Finance Committee

32 File No. F26-26789

Resolution approving the Renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and Rexel USA, Inc. dba Mayer Electric Supply, without a price escalation, for the furnishing of Electrical and Electronic Supplies in the estimated amount of $315,500 for use by various Departments.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution renews the award between the City and Rexel USA, Inc. dba Mayer Electric Supply for the furnishing of Electrical and Electronic Supplies and provides an estimated amount of $315,500, over a 12-month term, subject to annual appropriation, for use by various departments within various funds.

Plus $315,500 in future-year amounts subject to annual Council approval.

Funding sources

$40,000Water - OperationsWater Production MaintenanceCentral Inventory Warehouse PurchasesFY27 · 40400.246000.552013Estimated Expenditure, subject to annual appropriationsubject to annual appropriation
$60,000Local Option Gas TaxTSS - Transportation OperationsCentral Inventory Warehouse PurchasesFY27 · 10200.234500.552013Estimated Expenditure, subject to annual appropriationsubject to annual appropriation
$134,500Wastewater - OperationsWastewater Plant WarehouseCentral Inventory Warehouse PurchasesFY27 · 41000.244000.552013Estimated Expenditure, subject to annual appropriationsubject to annual appropriation
$25,000Local Option Gas TaxTSS - Transportation OperationsCentral Inventory Warehouse PurchasesFY28 · 10200.234500.552013Estimated Expenditure, subject to annual appropriationsubject to annual appropriation
$15,500Water - OperationsWater Production MaintenanceCentral Inventory Warehouse PurchasesFY28 · 40400.246000.552013Estimated Expenditure, subject to annual appropriationsubject to annual appropriation
$40,500Wastewater - OperationsWastewater Plant WarehouseCentral Inventory Warehouse PurchasesFY28 · 41000.244000.552013Estimated Expenditure, subject to annual appropriationsubject to annual appropriation

Background

It is recommended that the City renew its existing award for an additional one-year period with Mayer Electric Supply for the furnishing of Electrical and Electronic Supplies for use by various departments throughout the City. The existing award was made in May 2023. The term of the award was for an 7-month period with four additional one-year renewals. Electrical and Electronic Supplies is in its second award period.

Mayer Electric Supply provides excellent service, quality of product and performance. The Purchasing Department has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew this award for an additional one-year period. Mayer Electric Supply has agreed to renew the Electrical and Electronic Supplies for various Departments contract without a price escalation.

Per Chapter 2004-466, Laws of Florida, as amended by Chapter 2012-239, Laws of Florida, Electrical and Electronic Supplies are available based on the Broward County award from Mayer Electrical Supply Company, Inc.

Supporting documents

33 File No. F26-26975

Resolution approving an Amendment to the Agreement for the provision of legal services between the city of Tampa and Allen Norton & Blue, P.A., for the provision of outside counsel legal services to the City in a variety of practice areas amending the fee structure of said Agreement.

Item details

Background

After issuance of a Request for Qualifications by the City of Tampa for legal services, Tampa City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-400 qualifying Allen Norton & Blue, P.A. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-490 the Agreement was amended to extend the termination date to September 30, 2029, increase the maximum annual cap to $200,000, and allowing the City Attorney to increase permissible rate(s) by no more than 20%. Allen Norton & Blue, P.A., requires parity in the hourly fee structure consistent with Resolution Nos. 2022-400 and 2025-490, necessitating an Amendment to the Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services between the City of Tampa and Allen Norton & Blue, P.A.

Supporting documents

34 File No. F26-26976

Resolution approving an Amendment to the Agreement for the provision of legal services between the city of Tampa and Johnson Jackson, PLLC, for the provision of outside counsel legal services to the City in a variety of practice areas amending the fee structure of said Agreement.

Item details

Background

After issuance of a Request for Qualifications by the City of Tampa for legal services, Tampa City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-400 qualifying Johnson Jackson, PLLC. Pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-490 the Agreement was amended to extend the termination date to September 30, 2029, increase the maximum annual cap to $200,000, and allowing the City Attorney to increase permissible rate(s) by no more than 20%. Johnson Jackson, PLLC.

requires parity in the hourly fee structure consistent with Resolution Nos. 2022-400 and 2025-490, necessitating an Amendment to the Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services between the City of Tampa and Johnson Jackson, PLLC.

Supporting documents

35 File No. F26-26977

Resolution approving an Amendment to the Agreement for the provision of legal services between the City of Tampa and MacFarlane Ferguson & McMullen, P.A., for the provision of outside counsel legal services to the City in a variety of practice areas amending the fee structure of said Agreement.

Item details

Background

After issuance of a Request for Qualifications by the City of Tampa for legal services, Tampa City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-400 qualifying MacFarlane Ferguson & McMullen, P.A., Pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-490 the Agreement was amended to extend the termination date to September 30, 2029, increase the maximum annual cap to $200,000, and allowing the City Attorney to increase permissible rate(s) by no more than 20%. MacFarlane Ferguson & McMullen, P.A., requires parity in the hourly fee structure consistent with Resolution Nos. 2022-400 and 2025-490, necessitating an Amendment to the Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services between the City of Tampa and MacFarlane Ferguson & McMullen, P.A.

Supporting documents

36 File No. R/F

Vivian Walker, Director of Internal Audit, transmitting audit report Revenue and Finance, Fixed Assets - dated August 27, 2026.

Supporting documents

AUDIT 26-14 REVENUE &AMP; FINANCE - FIXED ASSETS.PDF

Development and Economic Opportunity Committee

37 File No. DEO26-26474

Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Third Amendment to Contract for Sale and Purchase between the City of Tampa, as Purchaser, and JPaC Trust, as Seller, to extend the closing date for the purchase of real property in the West Tampa CRA Area located at 1712 N. Albany Avenue, Tampa, Florida.

Item details

Background

The City of Tampa, as Purchaser, and JPaC Trust, as Seller, entered into a Contract for Sale and Purchase dated September 4, 2025, approved Resolution 2025-771, as amended by that First Amendment to Contract for Sale and Purchase dated March 3, 2026, approved Resolution 2026-119, as further amended by that Second Amendment dated May 4, 2026, approved by Resolution 2026-363, for the purchase of real property in the West Tampa CRA located at 1712 N. Albany Avenue for redevelopment purposes.

The parties wish to amend the Agreement to extend the closing date until November 1, 2026, and to provide for one additional extension period of sixty (60) days. The extension provides the Seller with additional time to clear exceptions on the title report. It is in the best interest of the City to enter into the Third Amendment to Contract for Sale and Purchase under the terms and conditions stated therein.

Supporting documents

38 File No. DEO26-26850

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or appropriation of $1,232,000 within the Community Redevelopment Agency CRA Central Park Fund, Community Redevelopment Agency CRA Channel District Fund, Community Redevelopment Agency CRA Core Fund, Community Redevelopment Agency CRA Non Core Fund, and Community Redevelopment Agency CRA Tampa Heights Riverfront Fund for use by the Community Redevelopment Agency for the Multi-District Wayfinding Program.

Item details

Financial impact

This financial resolution reallocates $1,232,000 within the Community Redevelopment Agency CRA Central Park Fund, Community Redevelopment Agency CRA Channel District Fund, Community Redevelopment Agency CRA Core Fund, Community Redevelopment Agency CRA Non Core Fund, and Community Redevelopment Agency CRA Tampa Heights Riverfront Fund for use by the Community Redevelopment Agency for the Multi-District Wayfinding Program.

Reallocated: $1,238,000

Funding sources

$163,611.80Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Central ParkCRA Capital ProjectsImprov Other Than BldgsCP Neighborhood Infrastructure61800.213800.563001.1001550Expenditure Decrease
$163,611.80Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Central ParkCRA Capital ProjectsImprov Other Than BldgsCRA CP Wayfinding Signage61800.213800.563001.1002383Expenditure Increase
$273,052.20Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Channel DistrictCRA Capital ProjectsImprov Other Than BldgsCD Neighborhood Infrastructure61900.213800.563001.0000491Expenditure Decrease
$273,052.20Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Channel DistrictCRA Capital ProjectsImprov Other Than BldgsCD Gateway and Wayfinding61900.213800.563001.1002174Expenditure Increase
$718,887.80Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - CoreCRA Capital ProjectsImprov Other Than BldgsDT Neighborhood Infrastructure62100.213800.563001.0000489Expenditure Decrease
$712,887.20Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Non CoreCRA Capital ProjectsImprov Other Than BldgsDT Gateway and Wayfinding62200.213800.563001.1002176Expenditure Increase
$82,448.20Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Tampa Heights RiverfrontCRA Capital ProjectsImprov Other Than BldgsTH Neighborhood Infrastructure62500.213800.563001.0000490Expenditure Decrease
$82,448.20Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Tampa Heights RiverfrontCRA Capital ProjectsImprov Other Than BldgsCRA THR Gateway and Wayfinding62500.213800.563001.1002653Expenditure Increase

Note: The Summary Sheet shows an imbalance of $6,001 between the decrease and increase amounts. Review the source PDF.

Background

On August 20, 2026 the CRA Board approved a program change to align $1,232,000 from the CRA Neighborhood Infrastructure and Improvements Program to the Multi-District Wayfinding Program for the fabrication and installation of the approved wayfinding signage system. The CRA Board minutes are attached. Reference File No. CRA26-26349.

Supporting documents

39 File No. DEO26-26858

Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Grant of Temporary Utility Easement in favor of Tampa Electric Company for the provision of electrical service to City-owned property located at 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida.

Item details

Background

Tampa Electric Company requested a temporary easement from the City for the provision of electrical service at property located at 701 Channelside Drive, as requested by the Florida Aquarium as a long term lessee of the property. The City is willing to grant this temporary easement. It is in the best interest of the City to approve the execution of the Grant of Temporary Utility Easement.

Supporting documents

40 File No. DEO26-26861

Resolution approving an historic preservation property tax exemption covenant between the City of Tampa and 905 N. Florida Ave Property Owner, LLC, relative to the restoration, renovation or rehabilitation of certain property located at 905 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida, a local historic landmark; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to said covenant for and on behalf of the city of Tampa; providing for recordation in the public records of Hillsborough County.

Item details

Background

905 N. Florida Ave. Property Owner, LLC made certain improvements to the property owned and located at 905 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida, and filed an Historic Preservation Property Tax Exemption Application with the Architectural Review Commission for approval by the City Council of the City of Tampa.

Supporting documents

41 File No. DEO26-26866

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or appropriation of $254,476.60 within the Community Redevelopment Agency CRA Channel District Fund for use by the Community Redevelopment Agency for East Whiting Street Improvements, Phase D.

Item details

Financial impact

This financial resolution reallocates $254,476.60 within the Community Redevelopment Agency CRA Channel District Fund for use by the Community Redevelopment Agency for East Whiting Street Improvements, Phase D.

Reallocated: $254,477

Funding sources

$254,476.60Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Channel DistrictCRA Capital ProjectsImprov Other Than BldgsCD Water Main Upgrades61900.213800.563001.1002169Expenditure Decrease
$254,476.60Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Channel DistrictCRA Capital ProjectsImprov Other Than BldgsCRA - CD Whiting Street Segment D Phase 261900.213800.563001.1002878Expenditure Increase

Background

On August 20, 2026 the CRA Board approved a program change to reallocate $254,476.60 from CRA Channel District Water Main Upgrades at 12th Street North Twiggs and Meridian to CRA Channel District Whiting Street Improvement, Phase D. The CRA Board minutes are attached. Reference File No. CRA26-26350.

Supporting documents

42 File No. DEO26-26876

Item details

Financial impact

This financial resolution reallocates $160,000 within the Community Redevelopment Agency CRA East Tampa Fund for use by the Community Redevelopment Agency for Affordable Housing Initiatives.

Reallocated: $160,000

Funding sources

$160,000Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - East TampaCRA Infill Housing ProgramLand62400.213828.561000Expenditure Decrease
$160,000Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - East TampaHousing Assistance ProgramsOther-Rehab Loans & Grants62400.213816.549008Expenditure Increase

Background

The CRA requests to reallocate Infill Housing Program operating capital funds to Down Payment Assistance Program operating within the Affordable Housing Initiative. The CRA Director will brief the CRA Board on September 10th, 2026 regarding this realignment of appropriations between budgetary categories.

Supporting documents

Mobility and Asset Management Committee

43 File No. MAM26-19747

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $1,463,847 within the Utilities Services Tax Special Revenue Fund, the Utilities Services Tax Capital Fund and the Local Option Gas Tax Capital Projects Fund to provide for the funding of the 2022 Safe Streets for All project.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution provides for a transfer of $1,348,686 from the Utilities Services Tax Special Revenue Fund to the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund and realigns $115,161 within the Local Option Gas Tax Capital Projects Fund to provide the City's local match the 2022 Safe Streets for All project.

Reallocated: $2,812,533

Funding sources

$1,348,686Utilities Services TaxNon Departmental Safety Intersection ProgramTransfer to - Utilities Services Tax Capital Project Fund10100.220901.591314Expenditure increase
$1,348,686Utilities Services TaxNon Departmental AdminOther Uses Budget Reserve10100.220900.599999Expenditure decrease
$1,348,686Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects - Pay GoTransportation Division Capital Project CostsTransfer From Utilities Services Tax Fund31400.243000.381101Revenue increase
$1,348,686Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects - Pay GoTransportation Division Capital Project CostsImprov Other Than Bldgs2022 Safe Streets for All - Multiple Locations31400.243000.563001.1002660Expenditure increase
$115,161Local Option Gas Tax Capital ProjectsTransportation Division Capital Project CostsImprov Other Than BldgsVision Zero Safety Improvements Program30600.243000.563001.1002356Expenditure Decrease
$115,161Local Option Gas Tax Capital ProjectsTransportation Division Capital Project CostsImprov Other Than Bldgs2022 Safe Streets for All - Multiple Locations30600.243000.563001.1002660Expenditure Increase

Background

The City of Tampa allocates 25% of the Intersection Safety Program’s net revenue to fund intersection safety capital improvement projects. By the end of fiscal year 2025, the City received a total of $5,394,743 in net revenues. This resolution authorizes transferring $1,348,686 — representing 25% of the net revenues — from the Utilities Services Special Revenue Fund to the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund to provide the local match for the 2022 Safe Streets for All project.

Additionally, this resolution realigns $115,161 within the Local Option Gas Tax Capital Projects Fund from the Vision Zero Project to the 2022 Safe Streets for All project, bringing the total funding across both sources to $1,463,847.

The 2022 Safe Streets for All project provides for the deployment of targeted traffic safety improvements across 19 key corridors, focusing on High Injury Network routes and school zones. Through roadway redesigns, traffic calming measures, and enhanced multimodal access, these improvements aim to eliminate fatal and severe injury crashes and create safer streets for all users.

Supporting documents

44 File No. MAM26-26365

Resolution approving an award between the City of Tampa and Personnel Solutions Plus, LLC for the furnishing of temporary labor for Asphalt Paving Crews (Bid Discount) in the estimated amount of $228,000 for use by the Mobility Department.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution approves an award between the City of Tampa and Personnel Solutions Plus, LLC for the furnishing of temporary labor for Asphalt Paving Crews (Bid Discount) and provides an estimated amount of $228,000, over a 12-month term, subject to annual appropriation, for use by the Mobility Department within the Local Option Gas Tax Fund.

Spending authorized (FY26): $38,000

Plus $190,000 in future-year amounts subject to annual Council approval.

Funding sources

$38,000Local Option Gas TaxTSS - Transportation OperationsTemp Personnel-Contractual ServicesFY26 · 10200.234500.534008Estimated Expenditure
$190,000Local Option Gas TaxTSS - Transportation OperationsTemp Personnel-Contractual ServicesFY27 · 10200.234500.534008Estimated Expendituresubject to annual appropriation

Background

Department or Location of Project: Mobility/Operations Division
Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 35
Number and List of bidders: seven, Personnel Solutions Plus, LLC, Liberty Staffing USA, Waterfield Florida Staffing LLC, A & Associates, Inc, The Hobbs Group DBA Hobbs, Diskriter, Inc, and Merantus Enterprises, LLC
Award amount: $228,000.00
Why the winning bid was selected: The City of Tampa Mobility Department, Operations Division recommends awarding this to Personnel Solutions Plus, LLC as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Temporary Labor for Asphalt Paving Crews (Bid Discount).

It is recommended that the City award Temporary Labor for Asphalt Paving Crews (Bid Discount) to Personnel Solutions Plus, LLC for use by Mobility Department. The term of the award is for a (1) one-year term with (4) four additional (1) one-year renewal options. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid response from Personnel Solutions Plus, LLC and comments were supplied

Supporting documents

45 File No. MAM26-26790

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 46) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving a Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County for a contribution to the Tampa Multi-modal Network and Safety Improvements Project in the amount of $577,754.23 for the resurfacing of West Columbus Drive between North Rome Avenue and North Riverside Drive.

Item details

Financial impact

That the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County is approved, providing for the contribution to the Tampa Multi-Modal Network and Safety Improvements Project in the amount of $577,754.23 within the Transportation Grants Capital Projects Fund.

Funding sources

$577,754.23Transportation Grants Capital ProjectsTransportation Division Capital Project CostsHillsborough CountyTampa Multi-Modal Network and Safety Improvements30400.243000.337101.1002096Revenue Increase
$577,754.23Transportation Grants Capital ProjectsTransportation Division Capital Project CostsImprov Other Than BldgsTampa Multi-Modal Network and Safety Improvements30400.243000.563001.1002096Expenditure Increase

Background

Whereas, the City of Tampa (the “City”) is a municipal corporation and is authorized to enter into agreements with governmental entities in accordance with section 163.01, Florida Statutes; and the City is performing the Tampa Multi-Modal Network and Safety Improvements Project, which includes the resurfacing of West Columbus Drive, specifically the portion between North Rome Avenue and North Riverside Drive (“Project”); and the City and Hillsborough County (the “County”) have entered into that certain Interlocal Agreement between the City and the County providing for the Maintenance, Operational Responsibilities and Procedures for County Roads within the City, dated September 17, 2025, (“Maintenance Interlocal Agreement”), governing the maintenance of certain roads within the City; and the County owns West Columbus Drive and maintains the same pursuant to the Maintenance Interlocal Agreement; and Hillsborough County has requested that the City incorporate a portion of the County’s Capital Infrastructure Resurfacing Project (CIP 69691105) into the Tampa Multi-Modal Network and Safety Improvements (CIP 1002096; Contract 22-C-00001); and the purpose of this Interlocal Agreement Between the City and Hillsborough County, Florida for a Contribution to The Tampa Multi-Modal Network And Safety Improvements Project (“Agreement”) is to provide for additional County participation in the Project; and the County desires to contribute to the roadway improvements in the amount of $577,754.23; and it is in the best interests of the City to enter into the Agreement.

Supporting documents

46 File No. MAM26-26788

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 45) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $577,754.23 within the Transportation Grants Capital Projects Fund for use by the Tampa Multi-Modal Network and Safety Improvements project.

Item details

Financial impact

This financial resolution appropriates an Interlocal Agreement for an amount not to exceed $577,754.23 received by City of Tampa for resurfacing of West Columbus Drive between North Rome Avenue and North Riverside Drive within the Transportation Grants Capital Projects Fund for use by the Tampa Multi-Modal Network and Safety Improvements project.

Funding sources

$577,754.23Transportation Grants Capital ProjectsTransportation Division Capital Project CostsHillsborough CountyTampa Multi-Modal Network and Safety Improvements30400.243000.337101.1002096Revenue Increase
$577,754.23Transportation Grants Capital ProjectsTransportation Division Capital Project CostsImprov Other Than BldgsTampa Multi-Modal Network and Safety Improvements30400.243000.563001.1002096Expenditure Increase

Background

Supporting documents

47 File No. MAM26-26841

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $88,367 within the Local Option Gas Tax Fund to cover costs of Cityworks software for use by the Mobility Department.

Item details

Financial impact

This financial resolution reallocates funds for the amount of $88,367 to cover costs for Cityworks Software within the Local Option Gas Tax Fund for use by the Mobility department.

Reallocated: $88,367

Funding sources

$32,785.28Local Option Gas TaxTSS - Transportation OperationsPrincipal Payment - Intangible Right to Use Subscription Asset10200.234500.571007Expenditure Increase
$7,611.42Local Option Gas TaxTSS - Transportation OperationsInterest Payment - Intangible Right to Use Subscription Asset10200.234500.572007Expenditure Increase
$40,396.70Local Option Gas TaxTSS - Transportation OperationsComputers - Bulk Purchases Hardware/Software10200.234500.552007Expenditure Decrease
$24,588.45Local Option Gas TaxTSS - Smart Mobility DivisionPrincipal Payment - Intangible Right to Use Subscription Asset10200.243050.571007Expenditure Increase
$5,708.58Local Option Gas TaxTSS - Smart Mobility DivisionInterest Payment - Intangible Right to Use Subscription Asset10200.243050.572007Expenditure Increase
$30,297.03Local Option Gas TaxTSS - Smart Mobility DivisionComputers - Bulk Purchases Hardware/Software10200.243050.552007Expenditure Decrease
$14,343.27Local Option Gas TaxTSS - Transportation DivisionPrincipal Payment - Intangible Right to Use Subscription Asset10200.243100.571007Expenditure Increase
$3,330.00Local Option Gas TaxTSS - Transportation DivisionInterest Payment - Intangible Right to Use Subscription Asset10200.243100.572007Expenditure Increase
$17,673.27Local Option Gas TaxTSS - Transportation DivisionComputers - Bulk Purchases Hardware/Software10200.243100.552007Expenditure Decrease

Background

This financial resolution reallocates funds for the amount of $88,367 to cover costs for Cityworks Software within the Local Option Gas Tax Fund for use by the Mobility department.

This financial resolution is required due to the implementation of GASB 96.

Supporting documents

48 File No. MAM26-26867

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 49) Resolution approving a Grant Agreement (AWARD NO. 693JJ32640787) pursuant to the Fiscal Year 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program between the City of Tampa and the United States Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration.

Item details

Financial impact

A resolution approving a Grant Agreement 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program, providing for the reimbursement by the United States Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration to the City of Tampa in an amount not to exceed $2,600,00 and that the funds received shall be deposited within the Transportation Grants Capital Projects Fund. The city agrees to contribute $650,000 as a local match and these funds will be made available within the Non Ad Valorem Bonds CIP Fund – Future Debt Fund for use by the 2023 Safe Streets for All project.

Spending authorized: $3,250,000
Grant or revenue accepted: $2,600,000

Funding sources

$2,600,000Transportation Grants Capital ProjectsTransportation Division Capital Project CostsFederal Grant - Other Transportation30400.243000.331490.1002672Revenue Increase
$2,600,000Transportation Grants Capital ProjectsTransportation Division Capital Project CostsImprov Other Than Bldgs30400.243000.563001.1002672Expenditure Increase
$650,000Non Ad Bonds CIP Fund - Future DebtTransportation Division Capital Project CostsImprov Other Than Bldgs31630.243000.563001.1002672Expenditure Increase

Background

This grant award is for $2,600,000 to the City of Tampa for Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant for the SPEED: Systems Planning, Engineering and Evaluation Demonstrations project.

This grant project will support demonstration activities and pilot speed management treatments along four corridors (Rowlett Park Drive, Palm Avenue, East Sligh Ave, and East Osborne Avenue) that will inform implementation of the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan by identifying treatments and strategies that can be implemented Citywide. Federal funding for this award will be obligated under multiple phases. This grant requires a $650,000 cash match for a total project cost of $3,250,000. The agreement will be effective upon execution and last for 60 months from the start date.

Supporting documents

49 File No. MAM26-26869

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 48) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $2,600,000 within the Transportation Grants Capital Projects Fund and $650,000 within Non Ad Valorem Bonds CIP Fund – Future Debt Fund for use by the 2023 Safe Streets for all project.

Item details

Financial impact

A resolution approving a Grant Agreement 2023 Safe Streets and Roads For All Grant Program, providing for the reimbursement by the United States Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration to the City of Tampa in an amount not to exceed $2,600,000 and that the funds received shall be deposited within the Transportation Grants Capital Projects Fund. The City of Tampa agrees to contribute $650,000 as a local match and these funds will be made available within the Non Ad Valorem Bonds CIP Fund – Future Debt Fund for use by the 2023 Safe Streets for All project.

Spending authorized: $3,250,000
Grant or revenue accepted: $2,600,000

Funding sources

$2,600,000Transportation Grants Capital ProjectsTransportation Division Capital Project CostsFederal Grant - Other Transportation30400.243000.331490.1002672Revenue Increase
$2,600,000Transportation Grants Capital ProjectsTransportation Division Capital Project CostsImprov Other Than Bldgs30400.243000.563001.1002672Expenditure Increase
$650,000Non Ad Bonds CIP Fund - Future DebtTransportation Division Capital Project CostsImprov Other Than Bldgs31630.243000.563001.1002672Expenditure Increase

Background

This financial resolution appropriates a grant agreement 2023 Safe Streets for all Grant program (Part 1 of 2), in an amount not to exceed $2,600,000, within the Transportation Grants Capital Projects Fund for use by the 2023 Safe Streets For All project.

In addition, this financial resolution provides the City’s contribution in an amount not to exceed $650,000 within the Non Ad Valorem Bonds CIP Fund – Future Debt Fund for use by the 2023 Safe Streets For All project.

Supporting documents

50 File No. MAM26-26877

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $1,800,000 within the Parking Operating Fund for credit card fees, revenue sharing agreements, and contractual service expenses.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution appropriates and reallocates $1,800,000 within the Parking Operations Fund for credit card fees, revenue sharing agreements, and contractual service expenses for use by the Mobility Department within the Parking Operating Fund. These expenses will be offset by a $600,000 reallocation from a reserve account and an appropriation of parking ticket revenue. Parking ticket revenue is expected to generate $1.2 million more than the budgeted amount due to an increase in parking ticket fees.

Reallocated (FY26): $1,800,000
Grant or revenue accepted (FY26): $1,200,000

Funding sources

$1,200,000Parking - OperationsParking Meters - Parking on Street MetersDues & SubscriptionsFY26 · 40100.224900.554001Revenue Increase
$1,000,000Parking - OperationsParking Division AdministrationOther ServicesFY26 · 40100.222300.534000Expenditure Increase
$700,000Parking - OperationsParking Division AdministrationOther-Contractual ServicesFY26 · 40100.222300.534007Expenditure Increase
$100,000Parking - OperationsHyde Park Village On-Street MetersParking Revenue SharingFY26 · 40100.224910.549050Expenditure Increase
$600,000Parking - OperationsParking Division AdministrationGrants and Aids Budget ReserveFY26 · 40100.222300.589999Expenditure Decrease

Background

Supporting documents

51 File No. SU1-26-62-C

Petition for Review filed by Rachel Shelley as Trustee, owner, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the Zoning Administrator, SU1-26-0000062, pertaining to the property located at 3043 North Florida Avenue. (Review hearing to be scheduled on November 19, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.).

Supporting documents

SU1-26-62-C - PETITION FOR REVIEW APPLICATION .PDF

10:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS – SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (Items 52 through 53) (Non-Quasi-Judicial proceedings)

52 File No. VAC-26-15

(UNAN; Viera absent at vote) - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning that alleyway located North of 4th Avenue, South of 5th Avenue, East of 26th Street, and West of 27th Street, as dedicated by the plat of Harris Terminals, and that portion of 1st Avenue right-of-way located North of Adamo Drive, South of 2nd Avenue, East of 27th Street and West of Lee Roy Selmon expressway connector as dedicated partially by the plats of Harris Terminals and Archer subdivision, all in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, and as more fully described in Section 2 hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions and restrictions as more particularly set forth herein; providing for enforcement and penalties for violations; providing for definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts.

Item details

Land use details

Staff findings: Right of way is currently unimproved.

Supporting documents

53 File No. E2026-8

CH 2, 14 & 16 (UNAN; Hurtak absent at vote) - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, relating to omitting any reference to firearms in deference to the preemption requirement of Florida Statute 790.33; making revisions to City of Tampa Code Chapter 14 (Offenses); repealing Section 14-111; Chapter 2 (Administration); amending Section 2-404; Chapter 16 (Parks and Recreation); amending Section 16-21 of Ordinances providing for severability; repealing all ordinances in conflict.

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Background

Tampa Code Section 14-111, passed in 1989, makes it unlawful for any person to sell, offer for sale, give or have in his possession within the city any blank cartridge pistal or other like device made exclusively for the purpose of firing or discharging any blank cartridge, provided that this section shall not apply to the sale, possession or discharge of any pistol or other like device designed to use .22 caliber crimped blanks and/or .22 caliber tear gas cartridges.

Tampa Code Section 2-404(a)(1), passed in 2009, specifies that during the existence of a declared state of local emergency, the mayor may impose by executive order any or all of the following restrictions: Prohibit or regulate the purchase, sale, transfer or possession of explosives, combustibles, dangerous weapons of any kind (except firearms which may be restricted by F.S. § 870.044), or alcoholic beverages.

Tampa Code Section 16-21, passed in 2009, requires a facility rental application to indicate if (7) the applicant desires to carry, fire, or discharge any weapon, fireworks, or explosive of any kind. By legislation enacted by the state during the 2011 legislative session, Florida Statute Section 790.33 has been amended effective October 1, 2011 to make clear that all regulation related to firearms and ammunition has been preempted to the state.

Florida Statute § 790.33 provides for penalties including a civil fine of up to $5,000 against local government officials for enacting or causing to be enforced any local ordinance or administrative rule or regulation related to firearms or ammunition. The City of Tampa wishes to conform these Sections to changes in state law.

City Council has conducted duly noticed public hearings as required by law, at which hearings all parties in interest and citizens were afforded notice and the opportunity to be heard.

Supporting documents

10:00 A.M. - Public Hearings – Second Reading on Proposed Ordinances

54 File No. REZ-26-08

(UNAN; Viera absent at vote) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 7700 West Courtney Campbell Causeway, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) PD (Planned Development) to PD [Planned Development (Hotel, Residential Multiple-Family, and all CG Uses)]; providing an effective date. Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between M2 Tampa, LLC, ELG Tampa, LLC, and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-26-08 for the property located at 7700 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway; authorizing the execution thereof by the mayor of the city of Tampa; directing the city clerk to file a copy of the fully executed bonus provision agreement in the official records of the city; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of ordinance).

Item details

Land use details

Future land use: Urban Mixed Use-60
Neighborhood association: Dana Shores Civic Association

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request INCONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. See findings from Transportation relating to required parking and loading berth waivers requested. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet. These revisions will not resolve the issues of Transportation's inconsistent finding.

Supporting documents

55 File No. REZ-26-42

(UNAN; Viera absent at vote) - An ordinance rezoning a total of 16 parcels, consisting of ± 24.83 acres located generally in an area bounded to the North by CSX Railroad, to the East by the Selmon Connector, to the South by State Road 60 (East Adamo Drive), and to the West by North 26th Street (“property”) in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) IH (Industrial Heavy) to PD-A [Planned Development-Alternative (All Residential Types, All CI Uses, and Recycling Materials and Goods)].

Item details

Land use details

Zoning: IH → A
Future land use: UMU-60
Neighborhood associations: Ybor City Management LLC; David Bailey; Historic East Ybor and Gary Neighborhood Association; Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association, Inc; Palmetto Beach Community Association, Inc

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application and waivers listed above, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.

Supporting documents

56 File No. REZ-26-48

(UNAN; Viera absent at vote) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 11607 & 11613 North Florida Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) CI (Commercial Intensive) to PD [Planned Development (Vehicle Sales and Leasing & Minor and Major Vehicle Repair)].

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Land use details

Zoning: CI → V
Future land use: Community Commerical-35
Overlay district: Not Applicable
Neighborhood association: Forest Hills Neighborhood Association, Inc

Waivers requested

Sec. 27-284.2.5: To permit the removal of one (1) non-hazardous, 37” live oak, grand tree.
Sec. 27-289.3: To increase the allowable number of wall signs of building 3 on the west from 1 to 2 with a combined area not to exceed the allowable wall sign area for the western building facade.

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request INCONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Please refer to Natural Resources and Development Coordination comments for overall inconsistency finding. If City Council approves the application and waivers requested, the modifications to the site plan as shown on the submitted revision sheet must be completed between first and second reading.

Supporting documents

57 File No. REZ-26-55

(Miranda & Clendenin no; Viera absent at vote) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 107 North Armenia Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) CG (Commercial General) to PD [Planned Development (Office, Business Professional, and All CG Uses)].

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Land use details

Zoning: CG → O
Future land use: Community Mixed Use-35
Overlay district: Not Applicable
Neighborhood associations: North Hyde Park Civic Association, Inc; Palma Ceia Pines; Armory Gardens Civic Association; Parkland Estates Civic Club, Inc; Westland Park HOA; SOHO Business Alliance; Ameryllis Garden Circle; Historic Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, Inc; West Tampa CRA Community Advisory Committee; North Hyde Park Civic Asso.Neighborhood Crime Watch; NORTH HYDE PARK ALLIANCE; Bowman Heights; West Riverfront Neighborhood Crimewatch Association, Inc; SoHo Neighborhood Association, Inc

Waivers requested

Sec. 27-284.3.3.C: To reduce the required 3’ buffer for the north vehicle turnaround from 3’ to 1’.

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request INCONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Please refer to Natural Resources and Development Coordination comments for overall inconsistency finding. If City Council approves the application and waiver requested, the modifications to the site plan as shown on the submitted revision sheet must be completed between first and second reading.

Supporting documents

58 File No. REZ-26-67

(UNAN) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2016 & 2018 Grant Street, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification PD (Planned Development) to CG (Commercial General).

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Land use details

Zoning: PD → CG
Future land use: TU-24
Neighborhood association: Palmetto Beach Community Association, Inc

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the application and found the request CONSISTENT with the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances

Supporting documents

59 File No. REZ-26-75

(UNAN; Clendenin abstain) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 5250 East Broadway Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) PD (Planned Development) to PD [Planned Development (Warehouse/ All Commercial Intensive (CI) Uses and Accessory Open Storage)].

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Land use details

Future land use: Residential-20
Neighborhood association: Jackson Heights Neighborhood Associated & Crime Watch

Waivers requested

Section 27-283.7: Reduce the required number of parking spaces from 235 to 222 (6% reduction).
Section 27-284.3.1: Reduce the required tree retention on a non-wooded lot over one acre from 50% to 30%.
Section 27-284.3.3(A): Reduce the required use buffer on the west from 15’ with 6’ masonry wall to 8’ with 6’ wood fence.
Section 27-284.4: Pay into the applicable district tree trust fund for mitigation trees that cannot be planted on site.
No new waivers requested.

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.

Supporting documents

60 File No. REZ-26-77

(UNAN) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4001 North Riverside Drive, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) SH-CG (Seminole Heights Commercial General) to SH-PD [Seminole Heights Planned Development (Professional Residential Treatment Facility).

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Land use details

Future land use: Community Mixed Use-35
Neighborhood associations: Riverside Heights Civic Association; VM Ybor Neighborhood Association & Crimewatch; Southeast Seminole Heights Civic Association, Inc; Bowman Heights; Old Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association, Inc; South Seminole Heights Civic Association, Inc

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the waivers as identified in the report above and approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.

Supporting documents

61 File No. REZ-26-47

(UNAN) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 1701 North Florida Avenue and 207 East 7th Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) PD (Planned Development) and RM-24 (Residential Multiple-Family) to PD [Planned Development (Storefront Residential/Commercial (All CG Uses), Residential Multiple-Family and Parking Off-Street Commercial)]; providing an effective date. Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between LC-Heights JV LLC., St. Joseph's Hospital Inc., and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-26-47 for the property located at 1701 N. Florida Avenue and 207 East 7th Avenue; authorizing the execution thereof by the mayor of the city of Tampa; directing the city clerk to file a copy of the fully executed bonus provision agreement in the official records of the city; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of ordinance).

Item details

Land use details

Zoning: PD
Future land use: R-83
Overlay district: Tampa Heights
Neighborhood associations: Tampa Heights Civic Association, Inc; Tampa Heights Civic Association Land Use Committee; Residents of Adalee St; One Laurel Place; Informed Neighbor; Tampa Overlook Neighborhood Association; Bowman Heights; VM Ybor Neighborhood Association & Crimewatch; Ybor Heights Neighborhood Association and Watch Group; Riverside Heights Civic Association

Waivers requested

Section 27-283.7: To reduce the number of required parking from 593 to 517 (13% reduction).
Section 13-283.14: To reduce the number of required loading berths from 4 to 1 (75% reduction).
Section 27-283.12(J): To allow commercial traffic access to a local street (E 7th Ave & E Oak Ave).
Section 27-284.3.1: To reduce the percentage of trees preserved on a non-wooded site from 50% to 0%.
Section 27-284.4(D): To request to pay into the applicable planning district tree trust fund for mitigation trees that cannot be planted on-site.
Section 27-284.2.5(F)(1) – For the removal of one (1) non-hazardous Grand Live Oak (tree #25, a 40” Live Oak rated b-6) as shown on the two reasonable reconfiguration design alternatives.
Section 27-283.15: To allow loading to occur in more than one continuous maneuver, to allow loading to occur with a single unit-30 truck, and to allow maneuvering in right-of-way.
Section 27-283.14: To reduce the number of required loading berths from 5 to 2 (60% reduction).
Section 27-284.3.1: To reduce required tree retention of 50% for sites over one acre to 0%.

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request INCONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Please refer to Transportation, Natural Resources, and Development Coordination comments for overall inconsistency finding. If City Council approves the application and waiver requested, the modifications to the site plan as shown on the submitted revision sheet must be completed between first and second reading. Revisions will not resolve Transportation’s finding of inconsistent.

Supporting documents

62 File No. REZ-26-31

(UNAN) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 106, 108, 110, and 112 North Albany Avenue, 108 North Albany Avenue Unit 2, 2101, 2117 and 2121 West Kennedy boulevard, 105 and 107 North Westland Avenue, and 2110 West North A Street, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) PD (Planned Development) to PD [Planned Development (Storefront Residential/ Residential Multiple-Family and all CG uses)]; providing an effective date. Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between local Tampa Kennedy LLC, and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-26-31 for the property located at 2101 W. Kennedy Boulevard, 2117 W. Kennedy Boulevard, 2121 W. Kennedy Boulevard, 105 N. Westland Avenue, 107 N. Westland Avenue, 2110 W. North A Street, 112 N. Albany Avenue, 110 N. Albany Avenue, 108 N. Albany Ave, and 106 N Albany Avenue; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; directing the city clerk to file a copy of the fully executed bonus provision agreement in the official records of the city; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of ordinance).

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Land use details

Future land use: Urban Mixed Use-60
Overlay district: Kennedy Boulevard Corridor
Neighborhood associations: North Hyde Park Civic Association, Inc; West Tampa CRA Community Advisory Committee; SOHO Business Alliance; North Hyde Park Civic Ass. Neighborhood Crime Watch; North Hyde Park Alliance; Bowman Heights; West Riverfront Neighborhood Crimewatch, Inc; Armory Gardens Civic Association; Parkland Estates Civic Club, Inc; Historic Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, Inc

Waivers requested

Section 27-283.14: To reduce the required number of loading berths from 4 to 0.
Section 27-283.7: To reduce the required parking from 503 to 392 (22% reduction).
Section 27-284.2.5.(f).(10): Request to remove one nonhazardous Grand Live Oak (Tree #123, A 34” Live Oak rated C-8; as shown on the two reasonable reconfiguration design alternatives.
Section 27-243.(F).(2): Request to amend the placement of the streetscape trees to be in a 5’ x 10’ planter in the right of way and the planter offset from the curb 2’.
Section 27-2439(E)(4)(B)(2): To allow access to a local street greater than 100 feet of the intersection from Kennedy Boulevard (The N. Westland Avenue Driveway is located at 114 feet).
Section 27-284.3.1: Request to reduce the required 50% tree retention to 0% for a non-wooded lot over 1 acre.
Section 27-283.15: To allow loading maneuvering within the right-of-way.

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.

Supporting documents

10:30 A.M. - Petitions to Vacate and Public Hearings on Legislative Matters

63 File No. VAC-26-11

Public hearing on application by Shawn Shumake / Belt Engineering. Requesting to vacate a portion of Banyan Avenue lying East of 14th Street (Formerly Madison Avenue), South of CSX railroad and north of Busch Boulevard. - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning a portion of Banyan Avenue right-of-way located North of Busch Boulevard, South of Annie Street, East of 14th Street, and West of CSX Railroad, as dedicated by the Plat of Fairview Terrace, in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, and as more fully described in Section 2 hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions and restrictions as more particularly set forth herein; providing for enforcement and penalties for violations; providing for definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts.

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Land use details

Staff findings: Right of way is currently improved.

Supporting documents

Ordinances Presented for First Reading Consideration

64 File No. E2026-8

CH 16 - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, amending Chapter 16, Article V, Section 16-86 of the City of Tampa Code, “Tree Trust Fund”; providing for annual distribution of tree trust fund monies for the benefit of Tree-Mendous Tampa; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith.

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Background

In 2009, City Council enacted Ordinance Number 2009-125, creating a single interest-bearing tree trust fund account to fund the selection, acquisition, installation, maintenance, and study of trees to be placed in department managed lands, rights-of-way, and properties in which the city has a legal interest. In 2019, City Council enacted Ordinance Number 2019-54, amending Ordinance Number 2009-125 by creating five (5) separate interest-bearing tree trust fund accounts, each fund coinciding with the planning districts provided for in section 27-20 of the Tampa City Code. The approved the approved use of Tree Trust Fund monies is limited to the selection, acquisition, installation, and maintenance of mitigation trees. The amendments to this ordinance will provide clarification for the terms of use while providing greater flexibility for the use of Tree Trust Funds.

Supporting documents

Staff Reports and Unfinished Business

65 File No. Administration Update

Administration Update.

66 File No. INF26-26421

(Part 1 of 4)(See Items 67, 68, & 69) Resolution approving a Design-Build Services Agreement with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP-1) for Contract 23-C-00021-GMP01 South Howard Flood Relief Project Design-Build between the City of Tampa and Kimmins Contracting Corp., in the amount of $92,712,980.91; authorizing the Mayor to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. Please see previously submitted PowerPoint.

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Financial impact

This Resolution authorizes an agreement between the City of Tampa and Kimmins Contracting Corp. for design-build services in connection with the South Howard Flood Relief Project Design-Build in the amount of $92,712,980.91 for use by the Mobility Department within the Stormwater Improvement Assessment Fund, Stormwater Bond Series 2018 Fund, Stormwater Bond Series 2021 Fund, Stormwater Bond Series 2023 Fund, Stormwater Improvement Future Debt Fund, Stormwater Grants Fund, and the CIT Series 2016 Bonds Capital Project Fund.

Spending authorized (FY26): $92,712,981

Funding sources

$12,203,633Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31700.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure
$31,291Stormwater Bonds, Series 2018 Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31800.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure
$6,348,248.51Stormwater Bonds, Series 2021 Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31801.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure
$23,803,114Stormwater Bond Series 2023Stormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31802.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure
$25,906,845Stormwater Improvement Future Debt FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31803.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure
$21,061,435Stormwater Grants FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 30900.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure
$186,518.40Stormwater Grants FundStormwater Capital Project CostsProfessional Services CapitalSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 30900.241800.560005.1002448Expenditure
$3,171,896CIT Series 2016 Bonds Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 30250.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure

1 account code could not be matched to the City's chart of accounts.

Background

Business Case: Project provides for the design and construction of approximately 7,000 linear feet of stormwater conveyance, 11,800 linear feet of various sized water mains to be replaced/upgraded, and 3,200 linear feet of gravity sewer to be relocated along South Howard Avenue within the watershed to alleviate flooding.
Sustainability and Resiliency: Project will include the development of practical green-solutions to improve stormwater quality and provide sustainable concepts that can be incorporated into the project both as part of the proposed stormwater infrastructure, within the project area that align with the goals of the City’s “Green Tampa” Initiatives and the individual focus areas that are part of that program. This shall include Best Management Practices (BMP) and two alternate options for green infrastructure to be used, where appropriate, throughout the project. Wetland and surface water seasonal highwater levels will be identified along the project corridors.
Community Engagement: Project will include an Initiation/Listening phase that will occur when the project is presented to the Stakeholders. Stakeholder interactions will present the project context with goals and benefits and provide opportunities to listen to and document stakeholders’ input regarding their ideas, concerns, and priorities. This phase will also provide stakeholders with direct responses and contribute to the development of an FAQ document, with the assistance of other project team members, addressing the more common questions and/or concerns.
Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.

1.Contract Title: 23-C-00021 South Howard Flood Relief Project a.Address of Project: S. Howard Avene from Bayshore Boulevard north to W. Swann Avenue b. Number of bidders/submitters: N/A c. Names of bidders/submitters: N/A d.Dollar amount: $92,712,980.91 e.Why the awardee was selected: Selected pursuant to FS 287.055 Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA).

2.Contractor/Firm: Kimmins Contracting Corp.

Project scope generally includes data collection, public outreach, engineering design, permitting assistance, and negotiation of a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for construction of a new major stormwater trunk line that runs the length of the project corridor. The project includes full replacement of the improvements within the rights-of-way of S. Howard Avenue and replacement of impacted surface improvements in all the other rights-of-way along the main corridor.

This Guaranteed Maximum Price 1 (GMP 1) provides for the construction of a new stormwater box culvert starting at Bayshore Boulevard up Howard Avenue to Swann Avenue and then proceeding west until reaching Audubon Avenue and then proceeding north for 500 feet. In addition to new underground utilities along with new streetscape and roadway.

4.Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: The 24% subcontract goal for this contract was originally calculated and subsequently confirmed by the Goal Set Review Committee. g.The 24% subcontract goal for this contract was originally calculated and subsequently confirmed by the Goal Set Review Committee.

b. Placemaking: The size of the stormwater system is designed to meet a minimum level of service (LOS). The minimum required LOS by the City is LOS A (no street flooding) for a 5yr/8hr storm event. This project is intended to reduce flood levels for greater events which will be modeled to the 100-year storm events to achieve LOS C (no structural flooding).

c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 1,454 consecutive calendar days.

Supporting documents

67 File No. INF26-26416

(Part 2 of 4)(See Items 66, 68, & 69) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving an interlocal agreement in the amount of $11,000,000 with Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority for the South Selmon Capacity Project as it relates to City of Tampa’s South Howard Flood Relief Project; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date. Please see previously submitted PowerPoint.

Item details

Financial impact

The resolution approves an interlocal agreement in the amount of $11,000,000 from the Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority to provide for the South Selmon Capacity Project as it relates to the South Howard Flood Relief Project. Funding will be used by the Mobility Department within the Stormwater Grants Fund.

Grant or revenue accepted (FY26): $11,000,000

Funding sources

$11,000,000Stormwater Grants FundStormwater Capital Project CostsLocal Government Unit Grant - General GovernmentSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 30900.241800.337100.1002448Revenue

Background

The City of Tampa owns and operates certain stormwater drainage improvements within the City limits and is planning its South Howard Flood Relief Project which includes the construction of stormwater infrastructure improvements to relieve area flooding and improve the quality of stormwater discharge. The City requires additional funding to complete the South Howard Flood Relief Project and the Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority will contribute $11,000,000 towards the City’s South Howard Flood Relief Project in exchange for drainage capacity improvements from the City.

Supporting documents

68 File No. INF26-26418

(Part 3 of 4)(See Items 66, 67, & 69) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $50,323,966 within the Stormwater Improvement Assessment Fund, Stormwater Bond Series 2018 Fund, Stormwater Bond Series 2021 Fund, Stormwater Bond Series 2023 Fund, Stormwater Improvement Future Debt Fund, Stormwater Grants Fund, Stormwater Capital Projects Fund, and the CIT Series 2016 Bonds Capital Fund for the South Howard Flood Relief and Streetscape Project; providing and effective date. Please see previously submitted PowerPoint.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution appropriates and reallocates $50,323,966 for the South Howard Flood Relief and Streetscape project. These funds will be for use by the Stormwater Department within the Stormwater Improvement Assessment Fund, Stormwater Bond Series 2018 Fund, Stormwater Bond Series 2021 Fund, Stormwater Bond Series 2023 Fund, Stormwater Grants Fund, Stormwater Improvement Future Debt Fund, and the CIT Series 2016 Bonds Capital Project Fund.

Reallocated (FY26): $50,829,982
Grant or revenue accepted (FY26): $40,110,273

Funding sources

$506,016Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInter-Fund Group Transfers in Non-OperatingFY26 · 31700.241800.381000.0000000Revenue Increase
$3,803,633Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31700.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure Increase
$9,073Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureLower Peninsula WatershedFY26 · 31700.241800.563000.1000750Expenditure Decrease
$8,560Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsProfessional Services CapitalRogers Park Drainage ImprovementsFY26 · 31700.241800.560005.1001170Expenditure Decrease
$1,069,294Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructure56th St Flooding ReliefFY26 · 31700.241800.563000.1001420Expenditure Decrease
$875,006Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsLandKrental Flooding ReliefFY26 · 31700.241800.561000.1001440Expenditure Decrease
$190,078Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureEverina Street Flooding ReliefFY26 · 31700.241800.563000.1001586Expenditure Decrease
$98,451Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsProfessional Services CapitalGroundwater DiversionsFY26 · 31700.241800.560005.1001588Expenditure Decrease
$81,608Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureLake Roberta UpgradeFY26 · 31700.241800.563000.1001589Expenditure Decrease
$673,994Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructure4801 Neptune Way StormwaterFY26 · 31700.241800.563000.1001949Expenditure Decrease
$291,553Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureClark and 30th Street PipeFY26 · 31700.241800.563000.1002113Expenditure Decrease
$31,291Stormwater Bonds, Series 2018 Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31800.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure Increase
$31,291Stormwater Bonds, Series 2018 Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureVirginia Ave Pumping StationFY26 · 31800.241800.563000.1001597Expenditure Decrease
$1,808,176Stormwater Bonds, Series 2021 Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsUnassigned Use of Fund BalanceFY26 · 31801.241800.369936.0000000Revenue Increase
$5,908,778Stormwater Bonds, Series 2021 Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31801.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure Increase
$4,100,602Stormwater Bonds, Series 2021 Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureLower Peninsula WatershedFY26 · 31801.241800.563000.1000750Expenditure Decrease
$501,523Stormwater Bond Series 2023Stormwater Capital Project CostsUnassigned Use of Fund BalanceFY26 · 31802.241800.369936.0000000Revenue Increase
$501,523Stormwater Bond Series 2023Stormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31802.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure Increase
$506,016Stormwater Capital ProjectsStormwater Capital Project CostsUnassigned Use of Fund BalanceFY26 · 31000.241800.369936.0000000Revenue Increase
$506,016Stormwater Capital ProjectsStormwater Capital Project CostsIntragovernmental TransfersFY26 · 31000.241800.591000.0000000Expenditure Increase
$25,906,845Stormwater Improvement Future Debt FundStormwater Capital Project CostsBond ProceedsFY26 · 31803.241800.384001.0000000Revenue Increase
$25,906,845Stormwater Improvement Future Debt FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31803.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure Increase
$11,000,000Stormwater Grants FundStormwater Capital Project CostsLocal Government Unit Grant - General GovernmentFY26 · 30900.241800.337100.0000000Revenue Increase
$11,000,000Stormwater Grants FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 30900.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure Increase
$387,713CIT Series 2016 Bonds Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsUnassigned Use of Fund BalanceFY26 · 30250.241800.369936.0000000Revenue Increase
$3,171,896CIT Series 2016 Bonds Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 30250.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure Increase
$1,638,776CIT Series 2016 Bonds Capital Projects FundTransportation Division Capital Project CostsImprov Other Than BldgsBrorein Street BridgeFY26 · 30250.243000.563001.1000248Expenditure Decrease
$1,145,407CIT Series 2016 Bonds Capital Projects FundTransportation Division Capital Project CostsImprov Other Than BldgsCass St Bridge ControllerFY26 · 30250.243000.563001.1000446Expenditure Decrease

2 account codes could not be matched to the City's chart of accounts.

Background

This resolution appropriates and reallocates $50,323,966 for the South Howard Flood Relief and Streetscape project. Current project funding will make up the remaining amount of the total GMP contract price of $92,712,980.91. Project funding will be appropriated and reallocated within the Stormwater Improvement Assessment Fund, Stormwater Bond Series 2018 Fund, Stormwater Bond Series 2021 Fund, Stormwater Bond Series 2023 Fund, Stormwater Grants Fund, Stormwater Improvement Future Debt Fund, and the CIT Series 2016 Bonds Capital Project Fund. Funding will be transferred to the Stormwater Improvement Assessment Fund from the Stormwater Capital Projects Fund.

Supporting documents

69 File No. INF26-26425

(Part 4 of 4)(See Items 66, 67, & 68) Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, regarding the reimbursement of certain costs relating to the acquisition, construction and equipping of various capital Improvements with respect to South Howard Flood Relief and Streetscape Project; providing an effective date. Please see previously submitted PowerPoint.

Item details

Financial impact

The Reimbursement Resolution will allow the City to reimburse itself an amount not to exceed $26,000,000 from future tax-exempt debt proceeds for the South Howard Flood Relief and Streetscape Project.

Authorize an amount not to exceed $26,000,000 of debt proceeds to
reimburse the City for the South Howard Flood Relief and Streetscape Project.

Background

Staff is requesting Council approve the Reimbursement Resolution allowing the City to reimburse various costs and expenditures related to the construction of the South Howard Flood Relief and Streetscape Project.

Adoption of the reimbursement resolution preserves the City’s ability to issue tax-exempt debt. Without adoption of the reimbursement resolution, any debt issued for this project would be issued as taxable debt at a higher interest rate.

The City has paid for, and/or reasonably anticipates that it will pay for, such costs and expenditures from legally available funds within the Stormwater Improvement Future Debt Fund. It is reasonably expected that any reimbursement of such costs and expenditures shall come from the issuance of tax-exempt debt which is currently not expected to exceed $26,000,000 aggregate principal amount.

It is currently the intention of the City to issue tax-exempt debt from stormwater improvement assessment proceeds and/or a covenant of the City to budget and appropriate sufficient legally available non-ad valorem revenues of the City.

The City aims to avoid issuing debt, but that remains contingent on the City being awarded an increase to the current grant agreement.

Supporting documents

70 File No. CM26-26581

Motion: That Melissa Zornitta, Planning Commission, and Jaime Jones, West Tampa Heights Association, to come before Council with a proposal on studying for planning the larger West Tampa area.

71 File No. CM26-26354

Parks and Stormwater staff to report as to the status and future plans of Tappan Park.

Supporting documents

MEMO.RUGGIERO - 091726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM26-26354.PDF

72 File No. CM26-23034

Abbye Feeley, Administrator of Development and Economic Opportunity, to appear to present a bi-monthly LDC update.

Supporting documents

Written Staff Reports - (to Be Received and Filed Without Discussion)

73 File No. CM26-25522

Staff to present a written report on the cost and steps to purchase the property connected to the Martí-Colón Cemetery, additionally to look at a land swap.

Supporting documents

74 File No. CM26-25592

Staff to provide a written report on providing immunity for employees who wish to speak out at public comment during City Council meetings. Memorandum from Rebecca Johns, Senior Assistant City Attorney, requesting that said agenda item be continued to February 4, 2027.

Supporting documents

MEMO.JOHNS - 091726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM26-25592.PDF

The CIT Reserve Was for the Rays. Council Was Told Amendment 3.

2026-09-10T13:00:00Z

On August 17, Council Member Lynn Hurtak asked the city’s Chief Financial Officer why $22 million of Community Investment Tax projects were on hold. He told her it was because Amendment 3 might pass. Council Member Bill Carlson asked him to confirm it had nothing to do with the Rays. “Yes, sir.”

Tuesday evening, at the first public hearing on the FY27 budget, the Deputy CFO explained the same money differently. The budget was built assuming the city would “be required” to pay the Rays $20 million a year for four years out of the CIT, so the money was parked in reserve and the projects were never appropriated.

Both men work for the same mayor. Both were describing the same $22 million. Only one of them mentioned the baseball team.

What was in the budget

The first thing I looked at when the mayor’s budget came out was whether the Rays stadium was in it. Nothing said “Rays” or “stadium.” What it had was $26.2 million of CIT revenue set aside in FY27, including $23 million in a Grants and Aids Budget Reserve — a fund that in every prior year had been a small placeholder in an operating account. Two more years of reserves followed in the forecast. The money had no name on it.

It didn’t need one. On May 21, council had approved a memorandum of understanding with the Rays, 4-3. And while “non-binding”, it committed the city to $80 million in four annual $20 million payments from the renewed CIT. Twenty million a year is what was missing from the CIT project list.

August 17: “not for the discussions with the Rays”

At the budget workshop, Hurtak spoke of going through with council’s budget analyst the capital project deferral report the CFO had sent over during the break. The last page listed every CIT project on hold — the police headquarters elevator, Borrell Park, Gadsden Park, playground surfacing, Jackson Heights security, public safety communications, the MacDill access road. About $22 million. “All of that has been put on hold for the Rays,” she said. “We’re not going to take away projects from the public because of a baseball team.”

Chair Alan Clendenin asked whether the deferrals were about Amendment 3. Hurtak said no: Amendment 3 is property tax, and the CIT is a sales tax that can only be spent on parks, mobility, public safety vehicles and facilities. Then she put the question to CFO Dennis Rogero directly.

Tampa City Council budget workshop, Aug. 17, 20267:28 PMCity transcript

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Lynn Hurtak 7:28 PM: This kind of goes to the question I asked earlier about what we are actually funding with the CIT. The only thing we could find that would be funded with the CIT was one and a half million dollars for parks, some funds for police and fire vehicles, and the rest in reserve for the Rays. Is that correct?
Dennis Rogero 7:29 PM: It is partially correct. If I can provide context, one of the reasons we have held in abeyance the majority of community investment tax projects is not for the discussions with the Rays, again, it is because of the potential success of Amendment 3, and I'll explain why. If Amendment 3 passes, of course, we anticipate we'll lose a large amount of General Fund revenue in a very short period of time and continue to lose a large amount of General Fund revenue. We may find that some of the projects initially identified for community investment tax now, or some of the funding, now needs to go to General Fund capital improvement projects because we won't have the General Fund anymore.

Read it twice. “Partially correct” is answering Hurtak’s inventory — the parks money, the vehicles. What follows is not partial. The projects are held “not for the discussions with the Rays, again, it is because of” Amendment 3. “Again,” as if this had been settled. Everything after it is about the General Fund.

Carlson, whose motion had produced the deferral list, wanted it on the record.

Tampa City Council budget workshop, Aug. 17, 20267:31 PMCity transcript

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Bill Carlson 7:31 PM: I think your document was in response to a motion I made. I know it came in just before the meeting. So I scanned it, but I appreciate you getting it early but I haven't had a chance to study it. Just like you clarified, it is — it's not in anticipation of the Rays. It's in anticipation of the amendment going through, correct?
Dennis Rogero 7:31 PM: Yes, sir.

“Just like you clarified.” Carlson was repeating Rogero’s own framing back to him, and Rogero let it stand.

What the CFO could say

In fairness, because it is in the same transcript. Two hours earlier, at 5:54 PM, Hurtak had said of the $20 million, “it sounds like we are not going in that direction. So we will have this money.” Right after “Yes, sir,” Carlson said the administration would be “announcing in the next few days where they want any Rays money to come from.” Everyone in the room knew the CIT plan was being abandoned.

So Rogero could have said, yes, originally they were held back because Council had approved the MOU. Now we’re going in a different funding direction and if Amendment 3 doesn’t pass, we can revisit the project list. But for some reason, he didn’t want to so much as even admit that.

August 27 and 31: the deal, and the memo

On August 27, council approved the stadium funding agreement, 4-3. The city’s $80 million is still four $20 million payments, the first due January 1, but the agreement says they come from “legally available revenues” and Rogero told council the city intends to borrow. Carlson, explaining his vote: “We’re not using CIT now.” A member of the public thanked council for keeping its word to the voters.

Four days later, Rogero sent council a memo answering Clendenin’s charge from the workshop that the administration hides revenue from council. On the CIT it said this: “Now that the funding plan for the Public Infrastructure Financing Plan has been presented and approved by Council, those CIT-R revenues currently held in reserves with the FY2027 Budget will become available for distribution.”

There is no document called the Public Infrastructure Financing Plan. I checked every council agenda, supporting document and transcript from mid-July through the September 10 agendas. The only thing council presented and approved that fits is the Rays funding agreement, which the memo does not name. The CFO wrote a capitalized title for a plan that doesn’t exist rather than write the word “Rays.”

Read the sentence for what it says. The reserve is released now that the Rays deal is approved. Not in November, when the Amendment 3 vote happens. Now. If the hold had been about Amendment 3, nothing council did on August 27 would have freed a dollar of it. The memo is the administration, in writing, tying the CIT reserve to the Rays — four days after the CFO told council it wasn’t.

September 8: “at that time, when we prepared the budget”

Rogero was out sick for the first budget hearing. Deputy CFO Mike Perry took the questions. Council Member Naya Young asked what happens to the deferred projects if Amendment 3 doesn’t pass.

Tampa City Council budget hearing, Sept. 8, 20265:41 PMUnofficial transcription

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Naya Young 5:40 PM: To Council Member Hurtak's point, because actually one of my questions was going to be, what if Amendment 3 doesn't pass? What would be the process for these projects that we defer going back into the budget, if we would even have an opportunity to do that? … What if we don't get to come back to the table and put these projects back in?
Michael Perry 5:41 PM: Let's talk about the different pots of money we have available. One of the areas that we did not provide capital budgeting for was in the Community Investment Tax renewal, because at that time, when we prepared the budget, we thought the city would be required to go ahead and contribute $20 million per year for the first four years using pay-go Community Investment Tax renewal. So those monies are sitting in the reserves and projects have not been appropriated. So that we now know how we're going to pay for the Community Investment Tax — and I'll make the first play for any additional money is, if we have to go borrow money, I need the debt service to pay back the interest cost on the money for the Rays. So that's one pot of money.

“$20 million per year for the first four years” is the MOU council approved in May. Perry didn’t equivocate about why the CIT projects went unfunded. And then he said the part that should get more attention than the contradiction: the first claim on the funds that just got freed up is the debt service on whatever the city borrows to pay the Rays.

So the CIT is still paying for the stadium, at least at the start. It goes through a loan now instead of a check, and the city’s cut of the stadium district’s property taxes that is supposed to repay that loan doesn’t exist until there’s something on the site to tax. In the Rays’ own minimum scenario, the city isn’t made whole until around year 31, before interest. Council was told on August 27 that it wasn’t using the CIT. The Deputy CFO said twelve days later that the CIT reserve’s first job is to service the Rays borrowing. At least when I hear “one pot” that’s what I took from his comment.

Three explanations in three weeks

July 30. The budget arrives with $23 million of CIT in an unnamed reserve. No explanation.
August 17. Asked twice, the CFO says the projects are held for Amendment 3, “not for the discussions with the Rays.”
August 27. The city borrows the $80 million instead. “We’re not using CIT now.”
August 31. The CFO’s memo releases the reserve “now that” a plan council approved is in place. The plan is the Rays agreement. The memo doesn’t say so.
September 8. The Deputy CFO: the reserve existed because of the Rays, and its first use will be Rays debt service.

None of those is the same story, and the one the budget was actually built on — the one Perry told — is the one council never heard from Rogero.

What I make of it

Rogero and the administration have been accused for years, by members of the public and by council members, of hiding money and playing “shell” games. Clendenin’s memo request came out of that. Until now I have defended the CFO and his staff. The information is there if you take the time to understand it. Every funding request comes with a summary sheet that says where the money comes from. The budget is online for anyone to read.

I can’t defend this one. Council asked a direct question about $22 million, twice, and got an answer that omitted the reason the money was set aside in the first place. The deputy said the reason out loud. The memo said it in writing, behind a project name that doesn’t exist. Call that what you want. I know what I call it, and it isn’t “carefully parsing words”.

I sent the three quotes to the administration on Wednesday with a request for comment. I’ll update this if they answer.

9/8/26 – First budget hearing kicks off the week

2026-09-06T22:55:54Z

While things are getting back to normal at Tampa Monitor HQ (what ever normal is these day) a few thoughts on the upcoming week:

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Tuesday evening at 5:01pm Tampa City Council will be gaveling in for the first of two public adoption hearings for the budget. Emphasis on adoption. Call me pedantic, but I think it’s important council members acknowledge the language in the resolution they will be voting for at the second hearing. A resolution which includes

the City Council of the City of Tampa does hereby accept, approve, and adopt the Annual Budget as prepared and presented to the City Council by the Mayor…That each and every item of expenditure provided for and proposed to be made by the Budget is hereby deemed and declared to be a necessary requirement for the proper and economical operation of the City of Tampa for said fiscal year.

The drum I’ve been banging the loudest over the last 3 years has been to end the disconnect between Tampa City Council adopting a budget, understanding what they approved and accepting responsibility for their votes. Not throwing a tantrum a year later when a project shows up on the agenda claiming it’s the first they’ve heard of the project or complaining about the cost — that was clearly identified in the budget. More importantly with an election next spring, everyone understanding what’s being proposed and put in motion for the next fiscal year. Like the $54 million in wastewater funds over the next 2 fiscal years for deep well injection of treated wastewater into the aquifer to combat salt water intrusion.

I don’t oppose the technology, it’s something the county has been doing for years. But I do think if it goes undiscussed during the budget adoption process, it’s the type of project that shows up on the agenda in late Februrary during peak election season becoming a poltical football. I strongly believe the merits of a project should be debated before it’s approved in the budget. Once a capital project is approved in the budget, things are put into motion to build it, not set a date to discuss it (except for fire stations, those have been window dressing for press releases).

Community Redevelopment Agency Board

I’ll be watching item 8 closely: “Clifford Shepard, CRA Attorney, to draft documents necessary to implement the CRA promises made in the Tampa Bay Rays contract and to present to the CRA Board.” There are no docs in Onbase yet, but we should at least get details on all the steps necessary to accomplish what was outlined in the Rays development and funding agreement — extend expiration of the Drew Park, West Tampa, and East Tampa districts (without county contribution) and cap the Downtown districts. There are also steps necessary to cut the “Stadium District” out of the Drew Park district and create the Community Development District (CDD).

Maybe he’ll have better luck getting a copy of the agreement council approved. I requested a copy and was provided 2 versions — the one that was added to Onbase Wednesday afternoon and a second redline copy that was generated after that one was uploaded. If I heard him correctly during the meeting (he was calling in and there was some audio issues in council chambers) he said he sent the CRA Board a memo the Wednesday evening before the meeting based on a version of the agreement he was provided but even his copy was different than what they were presenting Thursday. Granted the CRA Board weren’t a party to the agreement this time around and didn’t vote on anything, it seems bad on the surface that one their attorneys was unsure of what was being agreed to.

Evening Land Use

Without getting into individual applications I’ll note every item on the agenda (the last two won’t be heard due to mis-notices) are for a Planned Development (PD). Much has been made about the desire of council and the public to put limitations on PDs within the city. If you’re unfamiliar with a PD, it’s in essence the developer making up their own rules and asking council to approve something that doesn’t fit the existing Land Development Code (LDC) . During last Thursday’s meeting Council Chair Alan Clendenin showed his temper (again) towards Planning Commission staff complaining they weren’t responding to his motion to “research ways other local governments use to restrict Comprehensive Plan Amendments to the entitlements approved in a Planned Development rezoning” in the manner he wanted. Planning Commission staff were suggesting against changes in the Future Land Use designations and recommending that’s better done in the LDC.

His scenario was a “day care center” which I’m not exactly sure what he’s referring to, but it sounded like he was referring to the large scale developments like the Mirasol where the developer asked for the lowest FLU designation that would allow a hotel. Or the proposed project adjacent to Rodeph Shalom synagogue where they wanted to build a luxury tower (and currently have a day care center). In the Mirasol scenario, worst case became a weapon against the developer. That isn’t solved with a change to Future Land use designations, it’s fixed by allowing a hotel in a less dense category. Or by carving out allowances for smaller boutique hotels in less dense categories. Not creating a new Future Land use designation for Planned Developments.

There are proposed changes in the LDC update that would all but eliminate small scale (less than an acre) PDs but that will come with a fight against the contingent that are against allowing broader types of homes to be built in residential zonings — duplexes, triplexes and quads. Meanwhile, think tanks like the Florida Policy Project, led by former Republican State Legislator Jeff Brandes are advocating for exactly the types of changes proposed in the LDC update at the state level in their Best Practices for Starter Homes . Their recommendations go beyond the proposed local changes in that they would mandate allowing lot splits and reduced setbacks at the state level. And at the rate the state is chipping away at home-rule, seems like it’s only a matter of time before these types recommendations become law.

9/10/26 - CRA & Evening Land Use

2026-09-05T00:23:51Z

Morning Agenda

City Clerk's Final Agenda in Onbase

What's changed

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Agenda was finalized.

New documents:

Item 8 — CRA26-26573 · 1 new document
Item 10 — CRA26-26856 · 2 new documents

II. Staff Reports

1 File No. CRA24-2242

Drew Park CAC Chair, Maritza Astorquiza, to appear and provide a verbal report outlining activities and/or concerns of said CAC.

2 File No. CRA24-2241

CRA Director's Monthly Report.

Supporting documents

3 File No. CRA26-26778

Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving a Grant Funding and Construction Agreement between the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, and Dr. Walter L. Smith Library, Inc., for the renovation and restoration of the Dr. Walter L. Smith Library and Museum located at 905 N. Albany Avenue, Tampa, Florida, in the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Area, for community redevelopment purposes; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed the lesser of fifty percent (50%) of the hard costs required to construct the improvements or One million one hundred ninety-two thousand four hundred eighteen and no/100ths dollars ($1,192,418.00) from the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency Fund.

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Financial impact

This resolution provides for a grant funding and construction agreement between the City of Tampa, Community Redevelopment Agency and the Dr. Walter L. Smith Library, Inc., for renovation and restoration in the amount of $1,192,418, subject to appropriation, for the West Tampa CRA within the West Tampa CRA Fund.

Reallocated (FY26): $1,192,418

Funding sources

$1,000,000Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - West TampaCRA Capital ProjectsImprov Other Than BldgsWT Neighborhood InfrastructureFY26 · 62350.213800.563001.1001124Expenditure Decrease
$1,000,000Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - West TampaCRA Commercial Development GrantOther-Rehab Loans & GrantsFY26 · 62350.213832.549008Expenditure Increase
$192,418Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - West TampaCRA Commercial Development GrantOther-Rehab Loans & GrantsFY27 · 62350.213832.549008Expenditure Increase

2 account codes could not be matched to the City's chart of accounts.

Note: The Summary Sheet shows an imbalance of $192,418 between the decrease and increase amounts. Review the source PDF.

Background

The proposed project will restore a civic asset into a safe, code-compliant community anchor and, in addition to its museum functions, will support workforce development, small business incubation, and literacy programming, all consistent with the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Plan.

Supporting documents

4 File No. CRA26-26583

CRA Board to present a commendation to recognize Florida Redevelopment Week in the City of Tampa, to be observed from September 14, 2026 through September 18, 2026.

5 File No. CRA26-26584

CRA Staff, Jackson House Foundation, and Chair Young’s office to provide an update on the Jackson House.

6 File No. CRA25-19842

CRA Staff to provide a monthly update on Tampa Union Station. (Said agenda item continued from January 15, 2026 due to meeting cancellation).

Supporting documents

CRA MEMOTAMPAUNIONSTATIONMONTHLYUPDATE(FILENO.CRA25-19842ONBASENO.26786) (2).PDF

7 File No. CRA26-26389

CRA Staff to coordinate with CRA Board members regarding vision of a north-south linear park/Mobility project through Channelside.

Supporting documents

VISIONOFLINEARPARK(FILENO.CRA26-26389;ONBASENO.26389).PDF

8 File No. CRA26-26573

Clifford Shepard, CRA Attorney, to draft documents necessary to implement the CRA promises made in the Tampa Bay Rays contract and to present to the CRA Board. Memorandum from Cedric McCray, CRA Director, requesting that said agenda item be continued.

Supporting documents

MEMO_TAMPA BAY RAYS CONTRACT CONTENT SIGNEDCMRFC-ADA.PDF

9 File No. CRA26-25568

CRA Staff to work with Clifford Shepard, CRA Board Attorney, to bring back updated language for the Community Benefits Agreement to the CRA Board.

Supporting documents

CRA-CBACONTINUANCE(FILENO.CRA26-25568; ONBASENO.25568).PDF

10 File No. CRA26-26856

CRA Staff to provide to the CRA Board a project update to all Board members by September 4, 2026; further, to use the information to discuss the length of time it takes to complete projects, where the delays occur, and strategies to shorten to time from conceptual design to completion, and to present to the CRA Board.

Supporting documents

III. Required Approvals

11 File No. CRA26-26586

Ybor City CRA - Community Advisory Committee Appointment for Joseph F. Sullivan.

Supporting documents

12 File No. CRA26-26759

ET CRA - Community Advisory Committee Appointment for Megan Cochran.

Supporting documents

13 File No. CRA26-26780

Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the services agreement by and between the Community Redevelopment Agency and the City of Tampa for fiscal year 2027, subject to budget and appropriation.

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Financial impact

This resolution provides for the services agreement in the amount of $4,254,558 between the Community Redevelopment Agency and the City of Tampa for fiscal year 2027, subject to budget and appropriation within the CRA Funds.

Spending authorized: $4,254,558

Funding sources

$99,557Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Central ParkCRA AdministrationOther-Professional Services61800.213801.531002Expenditure
$664,897Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Channel DistrictCRA AdministrationOther-Professional Services61900.213801.531002Expenditure
$1,478,316Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - CoreCRA AdministrationOther-Professional Services62100.213801.531002Expenditure
$178,471Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Drew ParkCRA AdministrationOther-Professional Services62300.213801.531002Expenditure
$722,363Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - East TampaCRA AdministrationOther-Professional Services62400.213801.531002Expenditure
$177,702Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - East TampaCRA Law EnforcementOther-Professional Services62400.213813.531002Expenditure
$110,075Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Tampa Heights RiverfrontCRA AdministrationOther-Professional Services62500.213801.531002Expenditure
$210,837Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - YborCRA AdministrationOther-Professional Services62600.213801.531002Expenditure
$20,000Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - YborCRA Code EnforcementOther-Professional Services62600.213812.531002Expenditure
$104,003Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Ybor IICRA AdministrationOther-Professional Services62700.213801.531002Expenditure
$10,000Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Ybor IICRA Code EnforcementOther-Professional Services62700.213812.531002Expenditure
$478,337subject to appropriation West Tampa CRA FundCRA AdministrationOther-Professional Services62800.213801.531002Expenditure

1 account code could not be matched to the City's chart of accounts.

Background

Under the Redevelopment Act, as amended, the CRA’s annual budget may provide for the payment of administrative and overhead expenses directly or indirectly necessary to implement the Redevelopment Plans adopted by the CRA. The Services Agreement between the CRA and the City of Tampa for Fiscal Year 2027 is intended to amend, supersede, and replace any prior agreement for services between the parties, and its approval thereof is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Tampa.

Supporting documents

14 File No. CRA26-26779

Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving Extension No. 2 of an existing Agreement for the provision of legal services by and between the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida, and the law firm of Shepard, Smith, Hand & Brackins, P.A., providing a one (1) year extension to said agreement for the 2027 Fiscal Year for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00; authorizing the chair of the Community Redevelopment Agency to execute said agreement.

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Financial impact

This resolution provides for an agreement with Shepard, Smith, Hand & Brackins, P.A. in the amount of $250,000 for FY2027, subject to appropriation, for the CRA Administration within the General Fund.

01100.213801.531002 $250,000 FY2027 Subject to appropriation
General Fund. CRA Administration. Other Professional Services

Background

On or about November 14, 2024, the CRA board adopted CRA Resolution No. 2024-23 approving an “Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services” between the CRA and the Firm (the “Agreement”). Article II, Section A of the Agreement provides that the term of the Agreement is initially one (1) year but that the term of the Agreement may be extended, with the approval of the CRA Board, for up to a maximum of four (4) additional one (1) terms (for a maximum term of five (5) years) provided that such “Extensions” of the Agreement are in writing and executed by both the Firm and the Chair of the CRA Board (upon approval of the CRA Board); The CRA Board and Firm exercised the option to extend the Agreement by executing Extension No. 1 pursuant to CRA Resolution 2025-18 (“Extension No. 1”), adopted on September 11, 2025, and the term of said Agreement was for one (1) additional year that commenced on October 1, 2026, pursuant to the Extension No. 1.

Supporting documents

Evening Agenda

City Clerk's Final Agenda in Onbase

What's changed

Thursday, September 10, 2026

New documents:

Item 4 — REZ-26-62 · 1 new document
Item 6 — REZ-26-66 · 1 new document
Item 7 — REZ-26-76 · 1 new document

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

New documents:

Item 4 — REZ-26-62 · 1 new document
Item 6 — REZ-26-66 · 1 new document
Item 10 — REZ-26-63 · 1 new document

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Agenda was finalized.

New documents:

Item 4 — REZ-26-62 · 1 new document
Item 9 — REZ-26-23 · 1 new document

5:01 P.M. – Public Hearings

1 File No. REZ-26-20

Public Hearing on application of Alex Rios request to rezone property generally located at 4706, 4708, and 4710 West McElroy Avenue from RS-75 to PD (Residential, Single-Family Detached and Semi-Detached). - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4706, 4708 and 4710 West McElroy Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification RS-75 (residential, single-family) to PD (planned development, residential, single-family detached and semi-detached).

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Land use details

Zoning: RS-75 → R
Future land use: R-10
Neighborhood associations: Gandy Civic Association; Southtown Park HOA; Belmar Gardens Neighborhood; Bayside West Neighborhood Association, Inc

Waivers requested

No waivers requested.

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.

Supporting documents

2 File No. REZ-26-34

Public Hearing on application of Benjamin Strand request to rezone property generally located at 4410, 4400 and 4488 West Boy Scout Boulevard from PD to PD (Bar/Lounge, Bank Drive-In, Hotel, Office, Restaurant, and All CG Uses). - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4410, 4400 and 4488 West Boy Scout Boulevard, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification PD (planned development) to PD (planned development, bar/lounge, bank drive-in, hotel, office, restaurant, and all commercial general (cg) uses).

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Land use details

Future land use: Regional Mixed Use-100
Neighborhood associations: Carver City/Lincoln Gardens Civic Association, Inc; Westshore Alliance; Bowman Heights; Bel Mar Shores Civic Association, Inc; Dana Shores Civic Association

Waivers requested

Section 27-242: A waiver to reduce the required parking spaces from 470 to 409 (13% reduction) if the site is developed with a garage structure (Table 2), or from 276 to 229 (18% reduction) if the site is developed with surface parking only (Table 3); but in no case by more than 18% under any development plan approved through the use of the trade-off table (Table 4). The restaurants will be required to limit parking to valet only during the daytime hours. Restaurants will use “stacked” spaces only on the restaurants property for valet spaces for additional parking.
Section 27-246: To allow access to local street, Manhattan Avenue.
Section 13-161: Reduce landscape buffer from 8’ to 1’ along southern property line adjacent to the undeveloped right-of-way and the proposed driveway on the right-of-way, to be constructed and landscaped by others.
Section 27-283.7: A waiver to reduce the required parking spaces from 534 spaces to 453 spaces (16% reduction).
Section 27-283.12: To allow a reduction in aisle width from 24 feet to 23 feet.

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request INCONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. See findings from Transportation and Stormwater in the report below. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet. These revisions will not resolve the issues of Transportation’s inconsistent finding

Supporting documents

3 File No. REZ-26-61

Public Hearing on application of Global Engineering request to rezone property generally located at 205 South Fremont Avenue from RM-16 to PD (Residential Single Family Detached and Semi-Detached) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 205 South Fremont Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification RM-16 (residential, multiple-family) to PD (planned development, residential, single-family, detached and semi-detached); providing an effective date. Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Ramy Naguib, Sylvia Iskander and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ 26-61 for the property located at 205 S. Fremont Avenue; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; directing the City Clerk to file a copy of the fully executed bonus provision agreement in the official records of the city; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of ordinance).

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Land use details

Zoning: RM-16 → R
Future land use: R-20
Neighborhood associations: SoHo Neighborhood Association, Inc; Westland Park HOA; SOHO Business Alliance; Ameryllis Garden Circle; Parkland Estates Civic Club, Inc; Historic Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, Inc

Waivers requested

Section 27-162: To reduce the minimum required separation of fifteen (15) feet between principal structures to ten (10) feet (33% reduction).

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.

Supporting documents

4 File No. REZ-26-62

Public Hearing on application of Mark Bentley request to rezone property generally located at 5600 Mariner Street from OP-1 to PD (Residential Multiple Family, Office, Business & Professional, All CG Uses, All CN Uses. - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 5600 Mariner Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification OP-1 (office professional) to PD (planned development, residential, multiple-family, office, business & professional, all commercial general (CG) uses, and all commercial neighborhood (CN) uses.

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Land use details

Zoning: OP-1 → PD
Future land use: Regional Mixed Use-100
Neighborhood associations: Beach Park Homeowners Association Inc; Westshore Alliance; Bayshore Beautiful Neighborhood Association Inc; Bayshore Gardens Neighborhood Association Inc; Armory Gardens Civic Association

Waivers requested

Section 27-283.7: Request to reduce the required number of parking spaces from 484 spaces to 445 spaces (8% reduction).
Section 27-283.14: Request to reduce the required number of loading spaces from 4 to 1.
Section 27-283.15(5): Request to allow a 12’x 30’loading space in lieu of a 12’ x 60’space.
Section 27-284.3.3.A: Request to reduce the required 15’ use to use buffer with a 6’ masonry wall to a 10’ use to use buffer with no wall along the western property boundary.
Section 27-284.3.3.D: Request to reduce the required 8’ vehicle use area landscape buffer to 0’ at the western edge of the eastern surface parking lot due to the angled property boundary.

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request INCONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. See findings from Transportation in the report below. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet. These revisions will not resolve the issues of Transportation’s inconsistent finding.

Supporting documents

5 File No. REZ-26-64

Public Hearing on application of Interbay Holdings LLC request to rezone property generally located at 6202 & 6200 Interbay Boulevard, 6206 S 6th Street, 6205 & 6207 South Martindale Avenue from PD to PD (Residential Single Family Detached). - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 6200 and 6202 Interbay Boulevard, 6206 South 6th Street, and 6205 and 6207 South Martindale Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification PD (planned development, residential, single-family detached) to PD (planned development, residential, single-family, detached).

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Land use details

Future land use: Residential-20
Neighborhood associations: Interbay – South of Gandy Civic Association; Southtown Park HOA; Belmar Gardens Neighborhood; Ballast Point Neighborhood Association

Waivers requested

None

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.

Supporting documents

6 File No. REZ-26-66

Public Hearing on application of Matan Klaff request to rezone property generally located at 2910 East Clark Street from RM-16 to PD (Residential Single Family Attached). - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2910 East Clark Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification RM-16 (residential, multiple-family) to PD (planned development, residential, single-family, attached).

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Land use details

Zoning: RM-16 → PD
Future land use: Residential-35
Neighborhood association: Palmetto Beach Community Association, Inc

Waivers requested

Section 27-282.9(c): Reduce required enclosed parking spaces from 2 to 1.

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.

Supporting documents

7 File No. REZ-26-76

Public Hearing on application of Amelia Ave LLC request to rezone property generally located at 109 and 109 ½ West Amelia Avenue from RM-24 to PD (Residential Multiple Family). - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 109 and 109 ½ West Amelia Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification RM-24 (residential, multiple-family) to PD (planned development, residential, multiple-family).

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Land use details

Zoning: RM-24 → R
Future land use: Community Mixed-Use 35
Overlay district: Tampa Heights
Neighborhood associations: Tampa Heights Civic Association, Inc; Tampa Heights Civic Association Land Use Committee; Residents of Adalee St; One Lauren Place; (Informed Neighbor); Tampa Overlook Neighborhood Association; Bowman Heights; VM Ybor Neighborhood Association & Crimewatch; Ybor Heights Neighborhood Association and Watch Group; Riverside Heights Civic Association

Waivers requested

Section 27-156: To reduce the minimum required separation of fifteen (15) feet between principal structures to ten (10) feet (33% reduction).
Section 27-283.7: To reduce the required parking from 16 to 10 (37.5% reduction).
Section 27-284.3.3: To reduce the West Use to Use Buffer from 5’ to 0’.
Section 27-284.3.3: To reduce the East Use to Use Buffer from 5’ to 0’.
Section 27-284.3.3: To reduce the required VUA Greenspace from 414 sf to 242 sf, a reduction of 172 sf (41.55%), subject to payment into the District 5 Landscape In-Lieu Fund.

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request INCONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Please refer to Transportation, Natural Resources, and Development Coordination comments for overall inconsistency finding. If City Council approves the application and waivers requested, the modifications to the site plan as shown on the submitted revision sheet must be completed between first and second reading. Revisions will not resolve Transportation’s finding of inconsistent.

Supporting documents

8 File No. REZ-25-119

Continued Public Hearing from June 11, 2026 and April 9, 2026 on application of Azam Elsheikh request to rezone property generally located at 915 East 23rd Avenue from RS-50 to PD (Residential Single-Family Attached). - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 915 East 23rd Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Single-Family, Attached).

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Land use details

Zoning: RS-50 → PD
Future land use: R-20
Overlay district: East Tampa
Neighborhood associations: VM Ybor Neighborhood Association and Crimewatch; VM Ybor Neighborhood Association; Informed Neighbor; Tampa Overlook Neighborhood Association; Ybor Heights Neighborhood Association and Watch Group

Waivers requested

Section 27-284.2.5 (F)(1): Request to remove one nonhazardous grand live oak (45” DBH Laurel Oak, Rated C8); as shown on the two reasonable reconfiguration design alternatives.
Section 27-240 (E)(1)c: Request to reduce the minimum front yard setback from a minimum fifteen (15) feet to the proposed ten (10) feet.
Section 27-240 (E): Request to have front door orientation of units 1-5 face the internal drive aisle rather than a right of way.

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application and waivers requested above, the modifications to the site plan as shown on the submitted revision sheet must be completed between first and second reading.

9 File No. REZ-26-23

Continued Public Hearing from July 23, 2026 on application of Global Engineering request to rezone property generally located at 104 South Tampania Avenue and 2522 West Kennedy Boulevard from PD to PD (Planned Development, Business, Professional and Medical Office). - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 104 South Tampania Avenue and 2522 West Kennedy Boulevard, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) PD (Planned Development) to PD [Planned Development (Business/Professional Office, Medical Office)].

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Land use details

Future land use: Residential-20
Overlay district: Kennedy Boulevard Corridor
Neighborhood associations: Palma Ceia Pines; Parkland Estates Civic Club Inc; Armory Gardens Civic Association

Waivers requested

Section 12-283.12: To allow a reduction in aisle width from 24’ to 23’.
Section 27-283.12(j): To allow for ingress and egress to nonresidential parking lots/garages to access a local street (S. Tampania Avenue).
Section 27-283.7: To reduce the required parking from 25 spaces to 18 spaces (28% reduction).
Section 27-283.7: To reduce the required parking from 64 spaces to 31 spaces (52% reduction).
Sec 27-243(f)(2): To omit the streetscape standards as they relate to planting locations and species.

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request INCONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. See findings from Transportation, Development Coordination and Natural Resources in the report below. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet. These revisions will not resolve the issues of Transportation’s inconsistent finding.

Supporting documents

10 File No. REZ-26-63

Public Hearing on application of David Susa request to rezone property generally located at 2115 West Saint John Street from RS-50 to PD (Residential Single Family Attached). Email from James Lascara, applicant's representative, requesting that said public hearing be continued to November 12, 2026.

Supporting documents

11 File No. REZ-26-30

(Will not be heard; Mis-noticed) Public Hearing on application of Jacob T. Cremer request to rezone property generally located at 1212, 1220, 1222, 1224, 1226, 1228, 1232, 1234, 1236, 1242, 1248 & 1250 Scott Street, 1302 North Nebraska Avenue from RM-24 to PD (Residential Single Family Detached, Attached, Two-Family, Semi-Detached, Storefront Residential/Commercial (All CN Uses), Retail Sales, Restaurant).

Supporting documents

12 File No. REZ-26-83

(Will not be heard; Mis-noticed) Public Hearing on application of Robert D. Hottinger request to rezone property generally located at 2423 East Ida Street from RS-50 to PD (Place of Religious Assembly).

Supporting documents

Pallet, the company behind Tampa Hope’s cottages, shuts down

2026-09-04T16:00:00Z

Pallet, the Washington company that manufactured the prefab cottages at Tampa Hope, shut down this week. PubliCola reported the abrupt closure Wednesday, months after a 75-unit Pallet village opened in Seattle. The company blamed “a lack of funding and a shift in political priorities.” Its website now says “we are closing this chapter of Pallet,” claims more than 6,000 beds shipped across the US and Canada, and leaves customers a warranty information page, a “Village Handbook and Replacement Parts Guide,” and an email address. It says nothing about who services the units from here.

That matters in East Ybor. Roughly 215 Pallet-made cottages sit on the Tampa Hope campus at 3704 E. 3rd Ave., alongside 116 tents. The 100 larger 70-square-foot units unveiled in April were the latest additions with council funding 20 more in May. Whether those 20 arrived before the company closed its doors is the first question worth asking.

City documents don’t mention the manufacturer. Every agenda item, summary sheet, executed agreement, and council transcript says “Hope Cottages.” The vendor shows up only in press coverage — the city release, WUSF, and Catholic Charities’ own site. That’s because the city has never contracted with Pallet. Catholic Charities, Diocese of St. Petersburg is the subrecipient. It buys the units and is reimbursed with federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars. Any warranty would sit with Catholic Charities, not the city.

The public paid for the cottages all the same. The May amendment brought the CDBG “Hope Cottages Acquisition” line to $2,055,739.76, plus $636,132.72 for electrical lines to power them, in a $3,043,546.48 agreement running through June 2027. The May money set aside $400,000 for 20 cottages. What the city and Catholic Charities together pay per unit has climbed with every round: about $10,000 in 2023, $15,000 by late 2024, near $25,000 for the April units, toward which the city put $1.2 million. Seattle paid about $20,000 a unit, five times a wooden alternative, according to PubliCola, and Mayor Katie Wilson said the city will diversify rather than rely on one vendor. Replacing a Tampa Hope cottage now means finding a new one.

Council already has a date. Council Member Charlie Miranda’s motion in July brings Catholic Charities and Feeding Tampa Bay to the September 17 meeting for an update on services “in light of tightening resources.” Pallet’s closure gives that update a sharper focus:

Who maintains and repairs roughly 215 units now that the manufacturer is gone? Are the air conditioners, locks, and other parts stock items or proprietary?
What warranty did Catholic Charities hold on each tranche of cottages, and does it survive the closure?
Were the 20 cottages funded in May delivered before September 3?
Does the CDBG agreement carry a useful-life or replacement obligation for federally funded “public facilities” if units fail?
Why has no council document ever named the vendor?

When the city amended this contract in May 2025, I had questions. They went unanswered. This time there’s a date on the calendar.

8/17/26 - City Council FY27 Budget Workshop

2026-09-01T16:13:39Z

This is a reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda. It removes legalese from the descriptions, parses Background details from the Summary Sheet when available, and links to supporting documents. Document links point to our mirrored copies for long-term stability. For original documents, refer to the official final agenda from the clerk in Onbase.

City Clerk's Final Agenda in Onbase

Workshops

1 File No. B2027-2

Council to discuss the Recommended Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for the City of Tampa relative to Mobility Funds (Transportation). Council to discuss the Recommended Fiscal Year 2027 Budget for the City of Tampa relative the General Fund: Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, and Convention Center.

Supporting documents

2 File No. CM26-21881

Administration to report as to creating an “event/parade” budget that would be approved in advanced by City Council that would include all paid and in-kind services, departments such as stormwater and TPD would be paid by this fund.

Supporting documents

3 File No. CM26-25512

Staff to appear to explain why the advertisement of the RFQ for Tampa Fire Rescue Fleet and Supply was not posted on June 14, 2026 as planned.

Supporting documents

MEMO.ROGERO-BAIRD - 071626 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM26-25512.PDF

TPD to remove 17 license plate readers after FDOT revokes permits

2026-09-01T16:00:00Z

The Tampa Police Department announced Tuesday they will remove 17 automated license plate readers from roads on the State Highway System within 30 days after the Florida Department of Transportation revoked the general use permits that allowed the cameras in state rights-of-way.

The FDOT memorandum, issued Monday, applies statewide and cites an “exponential increase in deployments coupled with concerning reports of misuse, data privacy concerns and surveillance schemes.” Agencies have until September 30 to comply; FDOT says it will remove any devices left standing after that.

TPD says it will comply fully. “ALPRs are an important investigative tool and have assisted in solving homicide and robbery cases as well as in locating missing people in our community,” Acting Chief Brett Owen said in the release. The department credits the cameras with 622 arrests, 485 recovered vehicles, 68 recovered firearms, and 14 located missing persons since 2021.

One word missing in the release is Flock. The plate readers on city streets come from Flock Group, Inc. under a master services agreement that council approved in December 2023, followed by a $119,800 hardware order in December 2024 and a $43,450 replacement order last September. That last vote came after what Council Member Lynn Hurtak described as “a lot of e-mails” from constituents, amid reporting that Flock had shared camera data with federal immigration authorities. Council members said then-Chief Lee Bercaw assured them TPD shares data only with agencies that have an open case, and approved the purchase unanimously.

Council’s patience with the vendor has thinned since. When the RedSpeed school-zone speed camera contract came forward in February — a vendor that touted its “exclusive” Flock integration in its Hillsborough County proposal — Hurtak said she was “having a very hard time approving anything that has to do with Flock in our city.” Council ultimately required RedSpeed to sign an affidavit that no data would be shared with Flock and directed staff to report on vendors with no Flock ties. At last month’s budget workshop, Hurtak flagged the department’s next technology partner too: “You want to be careful of Axon. They are taking over for Flock.”

FDOT’s order reaches only state rights-of-way. The release doesn’t say how many ALPRs TPD operates in total, or what happens to the 17 cameras once they come down. The Flock contract would carry on either way. The department says it “will continue to evaluate new technologies.” The next one is already on the calendar, an Axon visit later this year to plan the growth of TPD’s drone program.

Rays Win Stadium Funding Agreement Vote 4-3

2026-08-30T14:36:34Z

Tampa City Council, on a 4-3 vote with Council Members Charlie Miranda, Guido Maniscalco and Lynn Hurtak voting no, approved the funding and development agreement with the Rays at their August 27, 2026 meeting. Despite the language in the agreement being altered right up to the morning of the vote, Council Members Bill Carlson, Luis Viera, Naya Young and Chair Alan Clendenin agreed in the first of many votes to contribute to the Tampa Bay Rays $80 million in four $20 million payments. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Dennis Rogero laid out for council it was the city’s intention to borrow at least the first $20M. The remaining payments start October 1, 2027 and will be at the discretion of the next mayor and council. CFO Rogero emphasized the city isn’t handing the Rays a blank check, the Rays must submit proof of work for “horizontal infrastructure” to be reimbursed.

First of many votes because the agreement is a framework reliant on many, many steps and processes for all of the elements to be realized. None of the language in the agreement related to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) was codified by the vote. While the CRA Board was technically in a special call meeting, they weren’t party to the agreement and took no action. Future votes related to the Interlocal Agreement with the county will be required to approve the proposed changes — which were altered from the original agreement posted when the agenda was first published. The CDD will still be cut out of the Drew Park district but now it will be extended. I interpreted the original agreement to say West Tampa and East Tampa districts would be extended 30 years, it’s actually 10 each. Also in the final version of the agreement I reviewed, Drew Park was also extended another 10 years. However, the county will not contribute any portion of their TIF to the districts after the original sunset date while the city continues to contribute 100%. Also tucked into the agreement, presumably for County Commissioner Gwen Myers is a provision that lets the county spend up to $6M of its West Tampa increment on the African American Arts and Cultural Center ($2M/yr starting FY27). Not to be confused with the West Tampa Arts and Cultural Center that was supposed to be a part of the Rome Yard development nearby.

There will still need to be details worked on for the Downtown district cap as language was added late that would somehow prevent those funds from being used to pay the Rays, though it’s unclear how this administration and council can put handcuffs on a future mayor or council. The funds either go into the CRA or they go into general funds, I’m not sure how you can dictate TIF contribution beyond that.

The subject of a Community Benefits Agreement was much discussed, with lots of promises from the Rays. The city left a blank in the agreement, only agreeing the county would get 65% of the number the county picked. Council Member Hurtak suggested a $75 million figure for the CBA but was told the city couldn’t alter the agreement (I guess beyond what the City Attorney had altered earlier that morning). The county initially proposed $50 million but that number was increased to $60M before the final vote. I’m just a hack blogger but it sure seems odd that you would give someone money and negotiate how much the team gives back in “community benefits”. Why not just give the Rays $60 million and keep the $20 million where you can decide how you want to spend it instead of making it look like charity from the Rays? But I digress.

There will also be plenty more votes at the county level including a need for a vote to change the approved projects list for the Community Investment Tax. It will be curious if that also requires a city vote or if the two entities control their own lists. This observer would find it humorous if the council member who opposed the use of CIT funds for the project but voted for the city to borrow the money instead still had to vote to allow the use of CIT funds on the stadium. I suspect there will be a race to get that vote done before the November election.

9/3/26 – All Eyes Again on South Howard

2026-08-30T14:34:17Z

[Updated] The original post incorrectly identified the original report as the “JMP” report. The firm that completed that is JMT. Also, Tampa Monitor has confirmed the final vote is September 17, 2026. This week is a preview of that item.

Once again this week, the preview is going to be light as the focus is going to be on agenda items 36-39 for the SHFRP. I’ve been trying to get caught up on some offline tasks and honestly not burn myself out. (Related, it should be a rule that SWEEP rotate time of year for neighborhoods so my area of East Tampa isn’t always in late summer where you’re in 100°+ heat indexes and dodging storms).

One item that did catch my eye is item 20, moving $4.2 million out of “Citywide Backup Data Center Upgrades, Dimensions Time Keeping and Analytics, Tampa Police Data Mart Revamp, Oracle Recruiting Module, and ITSM Replacement projects to the Public Safety Communications and Citywide Infrastructure Upgrade projects”. As I wrote in my budget preview for Technology & Innovation department, “Because so many citywide licenses sit in this budget, it’s not always clear which department spending actually belongs to.” “Public Safety Communications” isn’t a software license, but it is “Emergency System equipment for the Police and Fire Departments to include laptops, radios, consoles, and network expansion equipment; to be located at the Tampa Police and Fire Communications Center” which appears to be an ongoing hardware refresh that has spent ~$17M to date. None of which ever touches police or fire budgets from my research. At least I can’t find an IT internal-service fund doing chargebacks. There is $12.7M budgeted for the communications center in TPD budget, and another $3.1M in fire, but this is a different fund in OpenGov. The departments pay for people, not technology. Technology in Tampa appears as a hidden departmental cost.

Innovation is another conversation.

Before the headline item, I’d like to once again thank Mags The Barber for being this summer’s Community Sponsor. If you’d like to promote your business or event with an engaged Tampa audience, please get in touch.

South Howard Flood Relief Project GMP

The project was supposed to be on last week’s agenda as a preview to a September vote but seems to have been pushed for the Rays. Normally, any project over $20 million is previewed for council and the public (per their rules) prior to the actual vote. It’s unclear from reading the memos if that’s the case this week or if they’ve decided with all of the previous discussion, including dominating the stormwater budget workshop they’re moving straight to a vote. There are 4 related agenda items: the $92 million Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction contract, an agreement with Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) for the $11 million they are contributing to the project, a resolution to pull together $50.3 million in funding and a reimbursement resolution for the $26 million that will be borrowed.

It’s doubtful I’ve written about anything more than this subject (a check shows no less than 11 posts focused on SHFRP, another 18 that reference it). The most comprehensive collection is the post I started when the design contract was up for a vote. So I figured I’d take one last stab at trying to put it all in context. I get that there are people opposed to the project for a variety of reasons, mistakes have been made by the administration in communicating the project early on and that $100 million sounds like a massive project. It’s more than what the city is borrowing to give to the Rays.

So if nothing else, I just want to remind everyone what the project is designed for. Rain. Specifically 5 inches over 8 hours. Not 2.5 inches in an hour or 16 inches in a day. Not storm surge flooding from a hurricane. A long, steady rain dropping a little more than half an inch an hour overnight kind of rain.

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What rain rates look like: half an inch of rain per hour (left) and a full inch per hour (right). Video: National Weather Service Los Angeles (0.50 in/hr, 1.00 in/hr).

And right now, the system in the SH project area couldn’t handle it. If next week a slow moving tropical depression, a “rain maker”, rolled through Tampa dropping 5 inches of rain overnight people would wake up to their streets and possibly homes flooded. Every engineer asked has said the proposed project would eliminate that scenario. They’ve even gone as far as to say substantially more rain could fall than the 5 inches and there would be minimal structural flooding. Maybe not to Milton levels of rain, but without it, you have a much higher chance of flooding.

Yes, the price tag has increased. If you haven’t noticed, every price tag has increased. Price a hard drive today compared to 5 years ago when this project was first put in motion. Or a sheet of plywood. Additionally, staff have made clear there was an extension of the trunkline to the Memorial Hospital retention pond that will allow a significant amount of water to be drained out of Palma Ceia Pines before it cascades south to Swann and into Parkland Estates. That section was not scoped in the original JMT study or priced into the $65 million. How much that contributes to the new $100 million price tag is unclear. Or the Swann route compared to bulldozing down through eastern Parkland Estates and cutting through the tree lined streets the JMT report proposed.

And yes, I’ve heard about the Singapore engineers who asked why would we do this and I’m absolutely sure if they had a clearer understanding of the rail line, sewer main locations and a raised expressway plus didn’t have the kind of budget they may enjoy, they might come up with a similar solution to the one on the table. There were several solutions scrapped in the JMT report due to cost. At some point you have to weigh do we do a once in a 150 year project and go down Howard Ave, yes disrupting businesses and lives to solve a problem for $100 million or do we spend $300 million disrupting a different set of people’s lives to solve the same issue. Even if you could spend $300 million and disrupt fewer lives, who’s paying for that?

Let’s talk about price. The project was originally proposed at $65 million. $7.7M has already been spent on design. So there’s a $35 million gap from what’s been approved and budgeted and the GMP. The mayor swept close to a dozen projects that still had some funds appropriated for them and scrapped a couple more — half a million here, a million there — adding up to $11 million. Contrary to some information circulating, the presentation I watched noted the vast majority of those projects are completed. The ones that haven’t included one that was literally a one off project for a complaint that’s been since resolved and another where there were right-of-way issues so the project is being scrapped for now. The remaining $24 million is to come from stormwater capital improvement assessment fees. There is still a strong belief by the Administrator of Mobility and Infrastructure Brad Baird the city will qualify for state grants to eventually recoup the $24M but the grant wouldn’t be secured at the time of the GMP vote.

So what’s going to happen is the project will probably get the 4 votes needed and I’ve already been told — and the parties have all but put the city on notice during public comment — they are going to tie this project up in court. Delay the project until they can try to get someone elected that will kill the project. Or council members who previously approved the design contract and the fund reallocation use the lack of the outside funding for the remaining $24 million to kill the project now for political reasons and the city just eats the $7.7 million spent on design.

Related, it’s interesting to think that Howard Ave was the western boundary of the city of Tampa until the 1950s.

9/3/26 - Regular Meeting

2026-08-30T12:58:02Z

This is a reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda. It removes legalese from the descriptions, parses Background details from the Summary Sheet when available, and links to supporting documents. Document links point to our mirrored copies for long-term stability. For original documents, refer to the official final agenda from the clerk in Onbase.

City Clerk's Final Agenda in Onbase

What's changed

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Agenda was finalized.

New documents:

Item 30 — BF26-25533 · 1 new document
Item 35 — F26-26422 · 1 new document
Item 40 — INF26-26427 · 1 new document

Commendations And/or Presentations

1 File No. E2026-15

Presentation of Commendation to the Police Officer of the Month.

2 File No. E2026-15

Presentation of Commendation to the Firefighter of the Quarter.

3 File No. CM26-26795

Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Committee to present a brief invitation to Council for the annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration.

4 File No. CM26-23879

PSTA to provide a 5-minute update on the status of the ferry.

Supporting documents

5 File No. CM26-25593

Staff to provide a 10-minute in-person report on a status update of the representation program through Bay area Legal Services. Prior to the report, staff should inquire with Bay Area Legal Services on any challenges that may exist within the program.

Supporting documents

MEMO RE CONTINUANCE FOR STAFF REPORT RELATED TO BAY AREA LEGAL SERVICES - SEPT 3, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION - (FILE NO. CM26-25593).PDF

Board and Administration Appointments

6 File No. BA26-26432

Resolution approving the appointment by the Mayor of Yasmeen Neuman, to the Code Enforcement Board/Public Nuisance Abatement Board (Board) for a three year term commencing on September 3, 2026 and ending September 2, 2029.

Item details

Background

The Mayor appointed Yasmeen Neuman to serve as a member of the Board from City Council District 7, for a three year term commencing September 3, 2026 and ending September 2, 2029 or until a qualified successor is selected. The Mayor has requested the approval of the appointment by City Council as required by Chapter 9 of the City of Tampa Code.

Supporting documents

7 File No. BA26-26842

(3-minute presentation per applicant) Presentation of applicants expressing an interest in being appointed to a board member position on the Civil Service Board. Shirley Foxx-Knowles, City Clerk, transmitting five (5) applications, expressing an interest in being considered for appointment to the Civil Service Board.

Supporting documents

MEMO CIVIL SERVICE BOARD - CITY CLERK .PDF

Neighborhood and Community Affairs Committee

8 File No. NCA26-26242

Resolution approving the renewal of an agreement between the City of Tampa and MyDatt Services, Inc. dba Block By Block, without a price increase, for the provision of YBOR City Community Ambassadors and Environmental Clean Team in the estimated amount of $1,016,091 for use by the YBOR Community Redevelopment Area.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution renews the Agreement between the City and MyDatt Services, Inc. dba Block by Block for the provision of Ybor City Community Ambassadors and Environmental Clean Team and provides an amount not to exceed $1,016,091 over a 12-month term, subject to annual appropriation, for use by the Ybor Community Redevelopment Area within the General, Ybor I and Ybor II CRA Funds.

Spending authorized (FY27): $1,016,091

Funding sources

$34,149General FundCRA AdministrationOther ServicesFY27 · 01100.213801.534000Estimated Expenditure
$775,781Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - YborCRA Contract ServicesOther-Professional ServicesFY27 · 62600.213802.531002Estimated Expenditure
$206,161Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Ybor IICRA Contract ServicesOther-Professional ServicesFY27 · 62700.213802.531002Estimated Expenditure

Background

It is recommended that the City renew its existing award with MyDatt Services, Inc. dba Block by Block for the provision of Ybor City Community Ambassadors and Environmental Clean Team for use by the Community Redevelopment Agency Department for an additional one-year term. The existing award was made August 2022. This award is in its first renewal term.

MyDatt Services, Inc. dba Block by Block provides excellent service, quality of product, and performance. The Community Redevelopment Agency Department has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the award for an additional one-year period. MyDatt Services, Inc. dba Block by Block has agreed to renew Ybor City Community Ambassadors and Environmental Clean Team without a price escalation.

Equal Business Opportunity: This award was made through the Request for Proposal. Goals were not prescribed in this work order; however, it did not preclude participation.

This award was made through the Request for Proposal process. Proposers are eligible to earn up to 20 points (out of a possible 100) for EBO participation.

Supporting documents

9 File No. NCA26-26428

Resolution approving a license And Hold Harmless Agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Jesuit High School of Tampa, Inc. to use certain areas of Al Lopez Park to park vehicles during Jesuit High School football games based on a Five Hundred and Twenty-Five Dollar ($525) per game use rate.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution approves and agreement between the City of Tampa and Jesuit High School of Tampa Inc. for parking at Al Lopez Park during football games in the amount of $525. Revenue will be based on usage and will be received by the Parks and Recreation Department within the General Fund.

Grant or revenue accepted: $525

Funding sources

$525General FundParks and Recreation BudgetParks-Special Events01100.225700.347404revenue

Background

Jesuit High School (Licensee) desires to use a portion of City owned property located at 4810 N. Himes Ave., Tampa Florida 33614, Al Lopez Park (Premises), as more particularly depicted in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein, to occupy certain areas of the park for parking vehicles during Jesuit High School football games; and in consideration of the Licensee use and access to the Premises, a fee shall be paid by the Licensee upon receipt of a monthly invoice from the City based on a fee of Five hundred and Twenty-Five Dollars ($525) per scheduled games; as provided for in Exhibit "D"; and Licensee, by executing this Agreement, assumes all risk , wether known or unkown, which may arise from such activities provided for in Section 3 of the Agreement; and City is willing to license said property to licensee under the terms and conditions enumerated herein.

Supporting documents

10 File No. NCA26-26433

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item ) Resolution approving a Design-Build Services Agreement with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP-1) for Contract 22-C-00010-GMP01 Rivercrest Park Boardwalk Replacement Design-Build between the City of Tampa and Midcoast Construction Enterprises LLC, in the amount of $1,090,100.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution provides funding in the total amount of $1,090,100 for design-build services for the Rivercrest Boardwalk Renovation project. Funding will be provided from within the CIT Series 2020 Bonds Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $847,000, CIT Program 5 Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $75,000, CIT Program 6 Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $100,000, and Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $68,100.

Spending authorized: $1,090,100

Funding sources

$847,000CIT Series 2020 Bonds Capital Projects FundParks Capital Project ManagementImprov Other Than BldgsRivercrest Pk Boardwalk Renov30260.225800.563001.1001936Expenditure
$75,000CIT Program 5 FY17 - FY21 Capital ProjectsParks Capital Project ManagementInfrastructureRivercrest Pk Boardwalk Renov30210.225800.563000.1001936Expenditure
$100,000CIT Program 6 FY22 - FY26 Capital ProjectsParks Capital Project ManagementInfrastructureRivercrest Pk Boardwalk Renov30211.225800.563000.1001936Expenditure
$68,100Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects - Pay GoParks Capital Project ManagementInfrastructureRivercrest Pk Boardwalk Renov31400.225800.563000.1001936Expenditure

Background

Contract Title: 22-C-00010 Rivercrest Park Boardwalk Replacement Design-Build a. Address of Project: 4802 North Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33603 b. Number of bidders/submitters: 3 (three) c. Names of bidders/submitters: • Midcoast Construction Enterprises LLC • Tampa Contracting Services, Inc.
Contractor/Firm: Midcoast Construction Enterprises, LLC
Business Case: • This project provides for the Design-Build services related to the design and construction of a multi-use dock, boardwalk, and seawall system repair and/or replacement at Rivercrest Park, as well as improvements and repairs to the adjacent trail and all associated work required for a complete project in accordance with the contract.
Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: The 7.8% subcontract goal for this contract was originally calculated and subsequently confirmed by the Goal Set Review Committee.
Sustainability and Resiliency: The Contractor shall be required to comply with the requirements of LEED Silver Certification as noted (No LEED Silver Certificate is required).
Community Engagement: The Contract Administration Department (CAD) will assist the Contractor in all communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project.

• Hecker Construction Company, Inc.

d. Dollar amount: • Agreement for Design-Build Initial Services covering the pre-construction services was for $242,000, • This GMP Agreement covers the construction cost for the replacement of the Rivercrest Park Boardwalk and other improvements in the amount of $1,090,100 which will bring the Total Cost to $1,332,100.

e. Why the awardee was selected: Most qualified firm was selected pursuant to FS 287.055 Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA).

• The Initial Services Agreement provided for the design, development of construction documents, and pre-construction services necessary to develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the replacement of the Rivercrest Park Boardwalk and other improvements.

• This GMP agreement covers the construction cost for the replacement of the Rivercrest Park Boardwalk and other improvements in accordance with the construction documents and all associated work required for a complete project in accordance with the contract.

b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 193 consecutive calendar days to Substantial Completion.

• A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.

• The Trimble Unity Construct (Trimble) project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. Trimble is a premier system for construction project management.

Supporting documents

11 File No. NCA26-24822

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item ) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or appropriation of $275,000 from the Demolition of Old Structures project to the Rivercrest Park Boardwalk Renovation project within the CIT Program 5 Capital Projects Fund, CIT Program 6 Capital Projects Fund, and the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund.

Item details

Financial impact

This financial resolution realigns $275,000 from the Demolition of Old Structures project to the Rivercrest Park Boardwalk Renovation project within the CIT Program 5 Capital Projects Fund, CIT Program 6 Capital Projects Fund, and the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund.

Reallocated: $275,000

Funding sources

$75,000CIT Program 5 FY17 - FY21 Capital ProjectsParks Capital Project ManagementImprov Other Than BldgsDemolition of Old Structures30210.225800.563001.1001617Expenditure Decrease
$100,000CIT Program 6 FY22 - FY26 Capital ProjectsParks Capital Project ManagementInfrastructureDemolition of Old Structures30211.225800.563000.1001617Expenditure Decrease
$100,000Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects - Pay GoParks Capital Project ManagementInfrastructureDemolition of Old Structures31400.225800.563000.1001617Expenditure Decrease
$75,000CIT Program 5 FY17 - FY21 Capital ProjectsParks Capital Project ManagementInfrastructureRivercrest Pk Boardwalk Renov30210.225800.563000.1001936Expenditure Increase
$100,000CIT Program 6 FY22 - FY26 Capital ProjectsParks Capital Project ManagementInfrastructureRivercrest Pk Boardwalk Renov30211.225800.563000.1001936Expenditure Increase
$100,000Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects - Pay GoParks Capital Project ManagementInfrastructureRivercrest Pk Boardwalk Renov31400.225800.563000.1001936Expenditure Increase

Background

To move forward with the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the project, additional funding is required to fully cover project costs. A portion of the GMP includes demolition of existing shoreline structures, and sufficient funding is available within the Demolition of Old Structures project to supplement these specific line-item expenses. The proposed transfer, together with the $847,000 in currently available funding within the CIT Series 2020 Bonds Capital Projects Fund, will provide a total of $1,122,000, which is sufficient to cover $1,090,100 GMP and provide funding for any additional contingencies. The proposed transfer will allow the project to proceed as planned without reducing project scope.

Supporting documents

12 File No. NCA26-26470

Resolution approving an Agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028 (LA28) to participate in the Torch Relay at no cost to the City.

Item details

Background

The Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028 ("LA28"); desires to include the City of Tampa (City) in the Torch Relay; and the City desires to participate in the Torch Relay at no cost to the City; and City Council does hereby affirm that it would be beneficial to the residents of the City to enter into this Agreement between the City and LA28,

Supporting documents

13 File No. E2028-8

CH 28 Special Event Permit: Fight Wright Against Breast Cancer Festival- Harrison St. from Orange Ave. to Central Ave., Central Ave. from Harrison St. to Ray Charles Blvd.- October 24, 2026.

Supporting documents

Infrastructure Committee

14 File No. INF26-26399

Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving a Route 1 Funding Agreement in the amount of $1,350,000 with the Hillsborough Transit Authority for Increased Bus Service Frequency on Route 1.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution provides funding for an agreement between the City of Tampa and Hillsborough Transit Authority for increased frequency of Bus Services on Route 1 from the University of South Florida to the City’s downtown area in the amount of not to exceed $1,350,000. Funding is available within the General Fund, Non Department.

Spending authorized: $1,350,000

Funding sources

$1,350,000General FundNon Departmental Non ProfitHART Contribution01100.221600.582568Expenditure

Background

HART was created in October of 1979 to plan, finance, acquire, construct, operate and maintain mass transit facilities and supply transportation assistance in Hillsborough County and the City; and HART operates and maintains bus services, including local fixed route buses and express buses; and the City Council of the City as part of its Fiscal Year 2026 budget, approved $1,350,000 for funding increased frequency service on Route 1 for one year with service beginning on January 4, 2026; and HART has increased its provision of weekday and weekend scheduled bus service on Route 1, which travels from the University of South Florida to the City’s downtown area; and it is in the best interests of the City to enter into the Route 1 Funding Agreement.

Supporting documents

15 File No. INF26-26472

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution reallocates funds in the amount of $337,252 from budget reserves for reclaim water pumps for use by the Water Department within the Water Operations Fund.

Reallocated: $337,252

Funding sources

$337,252Water - OperationsWater Department Engineering ConstructionCapital Outlay Budget Reserve40400.244810.569999Expenditure Decrease
$337,252Water - OperationsWater Department Reclaimed WaterMachinery and Equipment40400.244900.564000Expenditure Increase

Background

The Water Department needs to replace reclaim water pumps and valves within the reclaim service area. This resolution reallocates funds in the amount of $337,252 from budget reserves for reclaim water pumps for use by the Water Department within the Water Operations Fund.

Supporting documents

Finance Committee

16 File No. F26-26414

Resolution authorizing revision to the Application for Federal Assistance, SF-424 Form associated with the U.S. Department of Energy for Funding from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, Award No. DE-SE-0000417.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution approves the recognition of expenditures within the Utilities Services Tax Fund for use by Facilities Management in order to update the SF-424 Form from the original grant application to match the amount of applicant funds spent on the project (above the grant funding) in the amount of $134,877.94.

Spending authorized (FY26): $134,878

Funding sources

$134,877.94Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects - Pay GoFacilities Building/Facility Management Capital Project CostsInfrastructureBartholomew North HVAC ReplacementFY26 · 31400.210700.563000Expenditure

Background

The grant agreement is to contract for the purchase and installation of new energy-efficient HVAC system(s) in a city-owned Community Center in a disadvantaged community. Updates to the Application for Federal Assistance, SF-424 Form, were requested by the U.S.

Department of Energy to reflect applicant expenses paid toward the project. While there was no required match in the original application or agreement, the City of Tampa stated it would cover any costs exceeding the $413,280 grant award. During the closeout process, the U.S.

Department of Energy requested that we update the SF-424 Form to reflect the total amount of applicant costs. This update will ensure that tangible asset forms, submitted during the closeout process, align with the total project costs, including grant and applicant funds. City of Tampa facilities funding supported $134,877.94 of the total project cost of $548,157.94. This revision updates the SF-424 form accordingly.

Supporting documents

17 File No. F26-26466

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution realigns $10,500 for the Purchasing Department within the General Fund from Personnel Expenses to Operating Expenses to purchase non-capital computer equipment and software licenses.

Spending authorized: $10,500
Spending reduced: $10,500

Funding sources

$10,500General FundPurchasing Administration & BuyersRegular Salaries and Wages01100.235450.512000Expenditure Decrease
$10,500General FundPurchasing Administration & BuyersComputers - Bulk Purchases Hardware/Software01100.235450.552007Expenditure

Background

This resolution realigns $10,500 for the Purchasing Department within the General Fund from Personnel Expenses to Operating Expenses to purchase non-capital computer equipment and software licenses.

Supporting documents

18 File No. F26-26526

Resolution approving the Assignment of Legal Services Agreements with the City of Tampa as amended by Manson, Bolves, Donaldson & Tanner, P.A. to Bolves Law Group, P.A., in the eminent domain and miscellaneous litigation practice areas as a result of a restructuring of the firm; authorizing the Mayor to execute a consent to said assignment; providing an effective date of January 1, 2026, nunc pro tunc.

Item details

Background

The City of Tampa previously entered into agreements with the law firm Manson, Bolves, Donaldson & Tanner, P.A. to provide outside legal services in eminent domain and miscellaneous litigation matters. Recently, the firm underwent a restructuring and now operates as Bolves Law Group, P.A.

Because the existing legal services agreements require the City’s formal consent before any assignment, Bolves Law Group has requested approval to assume all rights and responsibilities under those agreements as the successor entity. The attached Assignment of Legal Services Agreements documents the transfer of obligations from the former firm to Bolves Law Group, effective January 1, 2026.

Supporting documents

19 File No. F26-26572

Resolution approving additional expenditures in the estimated amount of $150,000 for Fiscal Year 2026 under the current Agreement between the City of Tampa and Quintarios, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.. for the provision of worker’s compensation defense legal services; and approving a new Agreement between the City of Tampa and Quintarios, Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A.. for the provision of worker’s compensation defense legal services for the term beginning October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 per fiscal year; authorizing execution of the Agreement thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution provides funding for an agreement with Quintarios for $300,000 for Risk Management in the Insurance Fund.

Funding sources

$150,000InsuranceHuman Resources - Risk Management Worker's CompensationOther-Professional ServicesFY26 · 01200.239300.531002FY2026
$150,000InsuranceHuman Resources - Risk Management Worker's CompensationOther-Professional ServicesFY27 · 01200.239300.531002FY2027

Background

Pursuant to Resolution 2024-958 adopted on October 17, 2024, the City entered into an Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services (“Current Agreement”) with Quintarios (“Firm”) in the area of worker’s compensation defense for a term of two years. The City needs to expend additional funds for Fiscal Year 2026 under the Current Agreement in the estimated amount of $150,000, and it is in the City’s best interest to approve such additional expenditures; and The Firm remains uniquely qualified to provide legal services to the City in the area of worker’s compensation defense. It is in the best interest of the City to enter into a new Agreement with the Firm for the provision of legal services for a two-year term beginning on October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 per fiscal year in the form attached to this Resolution.

Supporting documents

20 File No. F26-25741

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or appropriation of $4,259,093.27 within the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund for use by the Technology & Innovation Department for capital improvement projects.

Item details

Financial impact

This financial resolution reallocates $4,259,093.27 within the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund for use by the Technology & Innovation department for capital improvement projects.

Reallocated: $4,259,093

Funding sources

$4,277.88Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects - Pay GoTechnology Capital Project CostsImprov Other Than BldgsCitywide Backup Data Center Upgrades31400.242700.563001Expenditure Decrease
$378,800.90Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects - Pay GoTechnology Capital Project CostsBulk PurchasesCitywide Backup Data Center Upgrades31400.242700.563005Expenditure Decrease
$8,435.49Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects - Pay GoTechnology Capital Project CostsComputers - Hardware/SoftwareCitywide Backup Data Center Upgrades31400.242700.564004Expenditure Decrease
$503,579Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects - Pay GoTechnology Capital Project CostsProfessional Services CapitalDimensions Time Keeping and Analytics31400.242700.560005Expenditure Decrease
$194,000Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects - Pay GoTechnology Capital Project CostsProfessional Services CapitalTampa Police Data Mart Revamp31400.242700.560005Expenditure Decrease
$2,370,000Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects - Pay GoTechnology Capital Project CostsProfessional Services CapitalOracle Recruiting Module31400.242700.560005Expenditure Decrease
$800,000Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects - Pay GoTechnology Capital Project CostsProfessional Services CapitalITSM Replacement31400.242700.560005Expenditure Decrease
$1,959,093.27Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects - Pay GoTechnology Capital Project CostsCapital Outlay Budget ReservePublic Safety Communications31400.242700.569999Expenditure Increase
$2,300,000Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects - Pay GoTechnology Capital Project CostsCapital Outlay Budget ReserveCitywide Infrastructure Upgrade31400.242700.569999Expenditure Increase

Background

This financial resolution reallocates $4,259,093.27 from the Citywide Backup Data Center Upgrades, Dimensions Time Keeping and Analytics, Tampa Police Data Mart Revamp, Oracle Recruiting Module, and ITSM Replacement projects to the Public Safety Communications and Citywide Infrastructure Upgrade projects within the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund for use by the Technology & Innovation department.

Supporting documents

Development and Economic Opportunity Committee

21 File No. DEO26-26467

Item details

Financial impact

This financial resolution reallocates $1,000,000 within the Community Redevelopment Agency CRA West Tampa Fund for use by the Community Redevelopment Agency for the Commercial Development Grants Program.

Reallocated: $1,000,000

Funding sources

$1,000,000Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - West TampaCRA Capital ProjectsImprov Other Than BldgsWT Neighborhood Infrastructure62350.213800.563001.1001124Expenditure Decrease
$1,000,000Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - West TampaCRA Commercial Development GrantOther-Rehab Loans & Grants62350.213832.549008Expenditure Increase

1 account code could not be matched to the City's chart of accounts.

Background

On May 14, 2026, the CRA Board approved the project. The program change to align $1,000,000 from the West Tampa CRA Neighborhood Infrastructure and Improvements Program to the West Tampa CRA Commercial Development Grants Program and the funding agreement is scheduled for the 9/10/26.

Supporting documents

22 File No. DEO26-26475

Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the non-binding Friendship and Cooperation Agreement and Cooperation Framework Agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida, and the City of Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, and extending an invitation to the City of Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, to become a friendship city in the Sister Cities International Program and inviting the people of Khmelnytskyi to participate in said program.

Item details

Background

This is a Resolution approving a non-binding Friendship and Cooperation Agreement and Cooperation Framework Agreement between the City of Tampa and the City of Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine. Approval of this Resolution would establish the City of Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine as a friendship city in the Sister Cities International Program. This is the first Resolution requesting approval of both agreements to establish Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine as a friendship City in the Sister Cities International Program.

Supporting documents

23 File No. DEO26-26528

Resolution amending and readopting the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tampa, the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, and the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission, for public school educational facility planning, siting and concurrency.

Item details

Background

Agreement to support collaborative planning efforts intended to ensure that adequate public-school facilities are available to serve existing and future students while maintaining consistency with local government comprehensive plans and applicable land development regulations.

Supporting documents

24 File No. DEO26-26529

Resolution of the City of Tampa approving an Amendment to the 2025-2027 Local Housing Assistance Plan as required by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program Act, Subsections 420.907-420.9079, Florida statutes; and Rule Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code; amending the plan to provide for certain assistance for owners of mobile homes and manufactured housing; approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of any necessary documents and certifications needed by the state; authorizing the submission of the Local Housing Assistance Plan for review and approval by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

Item details

Background

The State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Act, ss. 420.907-420.9079, Florida Statutes (1992), and Rule Chapter 67-37, Florida Administrative Code, requires local governments to develop a three-year Local Housing Assistance Plan outlining how funds will be used. The Plan establishes appropriate strategies for its jurisdiction, including the maximum SHIP funds allowable for each strategy or program. The Housing and Community Development Department prepared a three-year Local Housing Assistance Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2027 that was submitted and approved by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation in May of 2025, as amended.

SB 594, passed by the Florida Legislature in 2026, lifted the 20% cap for funding assisting Manufactured Housing units built after June of 1994. SB 594 then requires each eligible municipality to adopt a strategy in its active Local Housing Assistance Plan addressing funding and assistance for manufactured housing and mobile home owners.

Supporting documents

25 File No. DEO26-26531

Resolution approving the purchase and acceptance of a grant of stormwater easement from Champa Bay Developers, LLC a Florida Limited Liability Company for the installation of stormwater facilities within the properties located at 1510 S. Bay Villa Place, Units 1 and 2 in Tampa, Florida, to be purchased for the amount of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) together with closing costs of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for stormwater purposes.

Item details

Financial impact

That this resolution authorizes the payment of $25,000.00 together with closing costs in the approximate amount of $1,000.00 for an easement located at 1510 S. Bay Villa Place, Units 1 and 2 for use by the Stormwater Department within the Stormwater Improvement Assessment Capital Fund.

Spending authorized (FY26): $26,000

Funding sources

$26,000.00Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsProfessional Services CapitalStormwater Consultants and Land Acquisition FY26 · 31700.241800.560005.1002376Expenditure

Background

The City has an existing stormwater pipe at the location but no easement for the pipe. The owner had split the property into two (2) lots and was in the process of development. RED, through negotiation, was able to secure a 12 x 60 easement for stormwater purposes in consideration of $25,000.00.

The Stormwater Services Division requested the Real Estate Department (RED) obtain a stormwater easement from the property owner located at 1510 S. Bay Villa Place, Units 1 and

Supporting documents

26 File No. DEO26-26532

Resolution approving a Subdivision Agreement between the City of Tampa, Robles Park, LLC, Robles Park Village Development Group, LLC, and RPV Parcel D, LP, for the Robles Park South Phase 1 Project, providing for the construction and completion of required public infrastructure improvements and applicable performance and defect security.

Item details

Background

The Subdivision Agreement for Robles Park South Phase 1 enables the City of Tampa and the project’s developers to move forward with required public infrastructure construction, including roads, stormwater systems, water and sewer extensions, and related improvements. This agreement enforces the obligations already established in the 2024 Development Agreement and City subdivision regulations.

Supporting documents

27 File No. DEO26-26533

Resolution approving the acceptance of a grant of wastewater easement from the University of Tampa, Incorporated, a Florida not-for-profit corporation to the City of Tampa for the installation, construction, repair operation, maintenance and replacement of wastewater facilities in the vicinity of 110 South Boulevard, Tampa, Florida.

Item details

Background

The University of Tampa ("University") is developing the property at 110 S. Boulevard and needs to install a new wastewater pipe for the property development. The City requested the University provide a perpetual wastewater easement for wastewater purposes.

Supporting documents

Mobility and Asset Management Committee

28 File No. MAM26-26469

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution appropriates and reallocates $500,000 within the Stormwater Service Assessment Fund for use by the Mobility Department for motor pool expenses.

Reallocated (FY26): $500,000
Grant or revenue accepted (FY26): $100,000

Funding sources

$100,000Stormwater Service Assessment FundTSS - Stormwater OperationsUnassigned Use of Fund BalanceFY26 · 10700.234300.369936Revenue Increase
$400,000Stormwater Service Assessment FundTSS - Stormwater OperationsRegular Salaries and WagesFY26 · 10700.234300.512000Expenditure Decrease
$500,000Stormwater Service Assessment FundTSS - Stormwater OperationsMotor Pool RentalFY26 · 10700.234300.540001Expenditure Increase

Background

This resolution appropriates and reallocates $500,000 within the Stormwater Service Assessment Fund for use by the Mobility Department for motor pool expenses.

Supporting documents

29 File No. MAM26-26525

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $168,605 from the Utilities Services Tax Fund to the Fleet Maintenance Capital Fund for General Government Vehicle Purchases.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution appropriates $168,605 within the Utilities Services Tax Fund and transfers $168,605 for general government vehicle purchases within the Fleet Maintenance Capital Fund.

Funding sources

$168,605Utilities Services TaxNon Departmental AdminSale of City Property10100.220900.364400Revenue Increase
$168,605Utilities Services TaxNon Departmental AdminTransfer To Fleet Maintenance Capital Fund10100.220900.591502Expenditure Increase
$168,605Fleet Maintenance-CapitalFleet Maintenance AdministrationTransfer From Utilities Services Tax Fund50200.217400.381101Revenue Increase
$168,605Fleet Maintenance-CapitalFleet Maintenance AdministrationTransp Equip50200.217400.564001Expenditure Increase

Background

The Utilities Services Tax Fund received proceeds for the sale of general government vehicles.

This resolution appropriates $168,605 within the Utilities Services Tax Fund and transfers $168,605 for General Government Vehicle purchases within the Fleet Maintenance Capital Fund.

Supporting documents

10:30 A.M. - Petitions to Vacate and Public Hearings on Legislative Matters

30 File No. BF26-25533

Public hearing on the proposed designation of a brownfield area for rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 376, Florida Statues, upon an application from Robles Park, LLC, and Open Space Acquisitions, LLC, for property consisting of three adjoining parcels generally located in the vicinity of 3601 North Central Avenue, 3814 North Central Avenue, and 501 East Lake Avenue, consisting of approximately 30.5 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida. (Second public hearing scheduled for September 24, 2026 at 5:01 p.m.) Resolution of the City of Tampa designating a brownfield area within the City of Tampa, Florida, upon application from Robles Park, LLC, and Open Space Acquisitions, LLC for property consisting of three adjoining parcels generally located in the vicinity of 3601 North Central Avenue, 3814 North Central Avenue, and 501 East Lake Avenue, consisting of approximately 30.5 acres for the purpose of environmental rehabilitation and economic development.

Item details

Background

A resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, calling for public hearings on the proposed designation of a brownfield area for rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 376, Florida Statues, upon an application from Robles Park, LLC, and Open Space Acquisitions, LLC, for property consisting of three adjoining parcels generally located in the vicinity of 3601 North Central Avenue, 3814 North Central Avenue, and 501 East Lake Avenue, consisting of approximately 30.5 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida, providing for notice; Providing an effective date.

Robles Park, LLC, and Open Space Acquisitions, LLC, have agreed to remediate any on-site contamination and redevelop the site into a transformative, vibrant mixed-use, mixed-income development with affordable and market-rate housing, commercial uses, and community amenities.

Supporting documents

Ordinances Presented for First Reading Consideration

31 File No. HN26-26534

An Ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the naming of the Activity Center at Williams Park located as 4362 East Osborne Avenue in Tampa, Florida, to honor Frank A. Reddick: Providing an effective date date.

Item details

Background

On May 7, 2026, City Council approved a motion requesting a staff report on the honorary naming of the Activity Center building at Williams Park located at 4362 East Osborne Avenue in Tampa, Florida to honor Frank A. Reddick.

Supporting documents

Staff Reports and Unfinished Business

32 File No. Administration Update

Administration Update.

33 File No. F26-26054

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution approves an Affiliation Agreement between the University of South Florida Board of Trustees and the City of Tampa in the amount of $1,525 in FY26 and $7,625 in FY27, subject to annual appropriation, for use by the Mobility Department within the Local Option Gas Tax Fund and $1,525 in FY26 and $7,625 in FY27, subject to annual appropriation, for use by the Water Department within the Water Operations Fund.

Plus $15,250 in future-year amounts subject to annual Council approval.

Funding sources

$7,625Local Option Gas TaxTSS - Transportation DivisionTemp Personnel-Contractual ServicesFY27 · 10200.243100.534008subject to annual appropriationsubject to annual appropriation
$7,625Water - OperationsWater Department EngineeringOther-Professional ServicesFY27 · 40400.244800.531002subject to annual appropriationsubject to annual appropriation

Background

Whereas, the University of South Florida Board of Trustees (“USF”) wishes to provide training experience for students enrolled in USF’s Master of Urban and Regional Planning program; and the City of Tampa (“City”) desires to assist USF by providing opportunities for students to undertake work within the City’s Mobility department and Water department; and the City deems it advantageous to provide non-exclusive notice of internship opportunities for USF students when it has a need for intern services and invites students to express their interest in being considered for such opportunities; and it is in the best interest of the City to enter into this Affiliation Agreement and necessary to set forth the respective terms thereof; and the City and USF agree that they have all right, power, and authority to enter into this Affiliation Agreement.

Supporting documents

34 File No. INF26-26401

(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution approving a Design-Build Services Agreement with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP-2) for Contract 24-C-09001-GMP02 FY24 Citywide Distribution Watermain Improvements Design-Build between the City of Tampa and Kimmins Contracting Corp., in the amount of $9,825,392.59; authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. Please see the previous memorandum dated August 17, 2026 from Richard Mutterback, Director of Contract Administration Department.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution authorizes an agreement between the City of Tampa and Kimmins Contracting Corp. for design-build initial services in connection with the Citywide Distribution Watermain Improvements Design-Build Project in the amount of $9,825,392.59 for use by the Water Department within the Water Renewal and Replacement Fund.

Spending authorized: $9,825,393

Funding sources

$9,825,392.59Water - Renewal & ReplacementWater Capital Costs DistributionImprov Other Than BldgsCitywide WM Replacements - Ph 240700.244600.563001.1001206Expenditure

Background

Contract Title: 24-C-09001; FY 24 Citywide Distribution Watermain Improvements Design-Build a. Dollar amount: $9,825,392.59 b. Why the awardee was selected: Selected Pursuant to FS 287.055 CCNA.
Contractor/Firm: Kimmins Contracting Corp.
Business Case: Project scope includes coordination and scheduling during the permitting and design phase, cost estimating, construction engineering and inspection (CEI), public relations, administering subcontracts and all related work required for a completed project.
Sustainability and Resiliency: Project provides for construction and public relations for various non-contiguous distribution water infrastructure improvements throughout the City’s water service area.
Community Engagement: The CAD Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CAD-CEI) team will assist the Contractor in the communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.

Services will be provided under a task order contract for a guaranteed negotiated maximum price (GMP).

GMP 1 provided for construction of approximately, 2,760 linear feet of various sized water mains to be replaced/upgraded to be relocated along South Howard Avenue. Work also included arborist services, maintenance of traffic (MOT), site preparation, installation of water mains, roadway reconstruction, and landscape/irrigation restoration.

GMP 2 provides for construction of various sized water mains and service lines within the Wellswood East Neighborhood. The project area is bordered by Hillsborough Avenue to the north, N Boulevard to the east, N Armenia Avenue to the west and W. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to the south.. Work includes replacing pipelines with diameters of 12-in or less as well as fire hydrants assemblies, meter sets, service laterals, valves and various fittings required for a complete and functioning system.

4.Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: The 17.4% subcontract goal for this contract was originally calculated and subsequently confirmed by the Goal Set Review Committee.

b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 309 consecutive calendar days.

Supporting documents

35 File No. F26-26422

(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution approving the renewal of Agreements between the City of Tampa and Austin Construction Group, Inc., Caladesi Construction and Development, Inc., Commercial Interiors, Inc. dba CII Contracting, George G. Solar & Co., Inc., and Gibraltar Construction Co., Inc. in the estimated amount of $1,000,000 per agreement and Envision-CS, Inc., FHP Tectonics Corp. and Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC in the estimated amount of $2,000,000 per agreement for the estimated total amount of $11,000,000, for the provision of Job Order Contracting for Multi-Services for use by various departments.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution renews the Agreements between the City and Austin Construction Group, Inc., Caladesi Construction and Development, Inc., Commercial Interiors, Inc. dba CII Contracting, George G. Solar & Co., Inc. and Gibraltar Construction Co., Inc., in the estimated amount of $1,000,000 for each Agreement and Envision-CS, Inc., FHP Tectonics Corp. and Johnson-Laux Construction, LLC in the estimated amount of $2,000,000 for each Agreement for the provision of Job Order Contracting for Multi-Services, for an estimated total amount of $11,000,000 over a 12-month term, subject to annual appropriation, and shall be controlled by requisition.

$11,000,000 FY2027 (Estimated Expenditure) controlled by
requisition subject to annual appropriation

Background

It is recommended that the City renew its existing agreements with Austin Construction Group, Inc., Caladesi Construction & Development, Inc., Commercial Interiors, Inc. dba CII Contracting, Envision-CS, Inc., FHP Tectonics Corp., George G. Solar & Co., Inc., Gibraltar Construction Co., Inc., and Johnson-Laux construction, LLC for the provision of Job Order Contracting for Multi-Services for use by various departments for additional one-year terms. The existing agreements were made in August 2024. The agreements are in their first renewal terms.

Each agreement was extended by 60 days per section 5.2.1 Supplemental Unilateral Renewal Periods.

Austin Construction Group, Inc., Caladesi Construction & Development, Inc., Commercial Interiors, Inc. dba CII Contracting, Envision-CS, Inc., FHP Tectonics Corp., George G. Solar & Co., Inc., Gibraltar Construction Co., Inc., and Johnson-Laux construction, LLC provide satisfactory services, quality of product and performance. The Logistics and Asset Management Department/ Facilities Management Division has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the city to renew the agreements for additional one-year terms.

Equal Business Opportunity Statement: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one-year renewal contract is in compliance.

Supporting documents

36 File No. INF26-26421

(Part 1 of 4)(See Items 37, 38, & 39)(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution approving a Design-Build Services Agreement with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP-1) for Contract 23-C-00021-GMP01 South Howard Flood Relief Project Design-Build between the City of Tampa and Kimmins Contracting Corp., in the amount of $92,712,980.91.

Item details

Financial impact

Spending authorized (FY26): $92,712,981

Funding sources

$12,203,633Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31700.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure
$31,291Stormwater Bonds, Series 2018 Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31800.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure
$6,348,248.51Stormwater Bonds, Series 2021 Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31801.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure
$23,803,114Stormwater Bond Series 2023Stormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31802.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure
$25,906,845Stormwater Improvement Future Debt FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31803.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure
$21,061,435Stormwater Grants FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 30900.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure
$186,518.40Stormwater Grants FundStormwater Capital Project CostsProfessional Services CapitalSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 30900.241800.560005.1002448Expenditure
$3,171,896CIT Series 2016 Bonds Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 30250.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure

1 account code could not be matched to the City's chart of accounts.

Background

Business Case: Project provides for the design and construction of approximately 7,000 linear feet of stormwater conveyance, 11,800 linear feet of various sized water mains to be replaced/upgraded, and 3,200 linear feet of gravity sewer to be relocated along South Howard Avenue within the watershed to alleviate flooding.
Sustainability and Resiliency: Project will include the development of practical green-solutions to improve stormwater quality and provide sustainable concepts that can be incorporated into the project both as part of the proposed stormwater infrastructure, within the project area that align with the goals of the City’s “Green Tampa” Initiatives and the individual focus areas that are part of that program. This shall include Best Management Practices (BMP) and two alternate options for green infrastructure to be used, where appropriate, throughout the project. Wetland and surface water seasonal highwater levels will be identified along the project corridors.
Community Engagement: Project will include an Initiation/Listening phase that will occur when the project is presented to the Stakeholders. Stakeholder interactions will present the project context with goals and benefits and provide opportunities to listen to and document stakeholders’ input regarding their ideas, concerns, and priorities. This phase will also provide stakeholders with direct responses and contribute to the development of an FAQ document, with the assistance of other project team members, addressing the more common questions and/or concerns.
Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.

2.Contractor/Firm: Kimmins Contracting Corp.

c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 1,454 consecutive calendar days.

Supporting documents

37 File No. INF26-26416

(Part 2 of 4)(See Items 36, 38, & 39) (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving an interlocal agreement in the amount of $11,000,000 with Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority for the South Selmon Capacity Project as it relates to City of Tampa’s South Howard Flood Relief Project.

Item details

Financial impact

Grant or revenue accepted (FY26): $11,000,000

Funding sources

$11,000,000Stormwater Grants FundStormwater Capital Project CostsLocal Government Unit Grant - General GovernmentSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 30900.241800.337100.1002448Revenue

Background

Supporting documents

38 File No. INF26-26418

(Part 3 of 4)(See Items 36, 37, & 39) (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $50,323,966 within the Stormwater Improvement Assessment Fund, Stormwater Bond Series 2018 Fund, Stormwater Bond Series 2021 Fund, Stormwater Bond Series 2023 Fund, Stormwater Improvement Future Debt Fund, Stormwater Grants Fund, Stormwater Capital Projects Fund, and the CIT Series 2016 Bonds Capital Fund for the South Howard Flood Relief and Streetscape Project; providing and effective date.

Item details

Financial impact

Reallocated (FY26): $50,829,982
Grant or revenue accepted (FY26): $40,110,273

Funding sources

$506,016Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInter-Fund Group Transfers in Non-OperatingFY26 · 31700.241800.381000.0000000Revenue Increase
$3,803,633Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31700.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure Increase
$9,073Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureLower Peninsula WatershedFY26 · 31700.241800.563000.1000750Expenditure Decrease
$8,560Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsProfessional Services CapitalRogers Park Drainage ImprovementsFY26 · 31700.241800.560005.1001170Expenditure Decrease
$1,069,294Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructure56th St Flooding ReliefFY26 · 31700.241800.563000.1001420Expenditure Decrease
$875,006Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsLandKrental Flooding ReliefFY26 · 31700.241800.561000.1001440Expenditure Decrease
$190,078Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureEverina Street Flooding ReliefFY26 · 31700.241800.563000.1001586Expenditure Decrease
$98,451Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsProfessional Services CapitalGroundwater DiversionsFY26 · 31700.241800.560005.1001588Expenditure Decrease
$81,608Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureLake Roberta UpgradeFY26 · 31700.241800.563000.1001589Expenditure Decrease
$673,994Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructure4801 Neptune Way StormwaterFY26 · 31700.241800.563000.1001949Expenditure Decrease
$291,553Stormwater Improv Assessment Cap FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureClark and 30th Street PipeFY26 · 31700.241800.563000.1002113Expenditure Decrease
$31,291Stormwater Bonds, Series 2018 Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31800.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure Increase
$31,291Stormwater Bonds, Series 2018 Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureVirginia Ave Pumping StationFY26 · 31800.241800.563000.1001597Expenditure Decrease
$1,808,176Stormwater Bonds, Series 2021 Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsUnassigned Use of Fund BalanceFY26 · 31801.241800.369936.0000000Revenue Increase
$5,908,778Stormwater Bonds, Series 2021 Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31801.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure Increase
$4,100,602Stormwater Bonds, Series 2021 Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureLower Peninsula WatershedFY26 · 31801.241800.563000.1000750Expenditure Decrease
$501,523Stormwater Bond Series 2023Stormwater Capital Project CostsUnassigned Use of Fund BalanceFY26 · 31802.241800.369936.0000000Revenue Increase
$501,523Stormwater Bond Series 2023Stormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31802.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure Increase
$506,016Stormwater Capital ProjectsStormwater Capital Project CostsUnassigned Use of Fund BalanceFY26 · 31000.241800.369936.0000000Revenue Increase
$506,016Stormwater Capital ProjectsStormwater Capital Project CostsIntragovernmental TransfersFY26 · 31000.241800.591000.0000000Expenditure Increase
$25,906,845Stormwater Improvement Future Debt FundStormwater Capital Project CostsBond ProceedsFY26 · 31803.241800.384001.0000000Revenue Increase
$25,906,845Stormwater Improvement Future Debt FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 31803.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure Increase
$11,000,000Stormwater Grants FundStormwater Capital Project CostsLocal Government Unit Grant - General GovernmentFY26 · 30900.241800.337100.0000000Revenue Increase
$11,000,000Stormwater Grants FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 30900.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure Increase
$387,713CIT Series 2016 Bonds Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsUnassigned Use of Fund BalanceFY26 · 30250.241800.369936.0000000Revenue Increase
$3,171,896CIT Series 2016 Bonds Capital Projects FundStormwater Capital Project CostsInfrastructureSouth Howard Flood Relief and StreetscapeFY26 · 30250.241800.563000.1002448Expenditure Increase
$1,638,776CIT Series 2016 Bonds Capital Projects FundTransportation Division Capital Project CostsImprov Other Than BldgsBrorein Street BridgeFY26 · 30250.243000.563001.1000248Expenditure Decrease
$1,145,407CIT Series 2016 Bonds Capital Projects FundTransportation Division Capital Project CostsImprov Other Than BldgsCass St Bridge ControllerFY26 · 30250.243000.563001.1000446Expenditure Decrease

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Background

Supporting documents

39 File No. INF26-26425

(Part 4 of 4)(See Items 36, 37, & 38) (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, regarding the reimbursement of certain costs relating to the acquisition, construction and equipping of various capital Improvements with respect to South Howard Flood Relief and Streetscape Project.

Item details

Financial impact

Authorize an amount not to exceed $26,000,000 of debt proceeds to
reimburse the City for the South Howard Flood Relief and Streetscape Project.

Background

The City aims to avoid issuing debt, but that remains contingent on the City being awarded an increase to the current grant agreement.

Supporting documents

40 File No. INF26-26427

(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution approving the renewal of an Agreement between the City of Tampa and Waste Management Inc. of Florida, with a 4.7% Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) price escalation, for the provision of Processing and Marketing Recyclable Materials (Re-Bid) in the estimated amount of $3,160,000 for use by the Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution renews the Agreement between the City and Waste Management Inc. of Florida for the provision of Processing and Marketing Recyclable Materials (Re-Bid) and provides an estimated amount of $3,160,000, over a 12-month term, subject to annual appropriation, for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management within the Solid Waste Operations Fund.

Plus $3,160,000 in future-year amounts subject to annual Council approval.

Funding sources

$2,900,000Solid Waste - OperationsSolid Waste Recycling ProgramOther-Contractual ServicesFY27 · 41400.240800.534007Estimated Expendituresubject to annual appropriation
$260,000Solid Waste - OperationsSolid Waste Recycling ProgramOther-Contractual ServicesFY28 · 41400.240800.534007Estimated Expendituresubject to annual appropriation

Background

It is recommended that the City renew its existing Agreement with Waste Management Inc. of Florida for the provision of Processing and Marketing Recyclable Materials (Re-Bid) for use by the Solid Waste Department for an additional one-year term. The existing award was made July 2022. This award is in its third renewal term.

Waste Management Inc. of Florida provides excellent service, quality of product and performance. The Solid Waste Department has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the award for an additional one-year period. Waste Management Inc. of Florida has agreed to renew Processing and Marketing Recyclable Materials (Re-Bid) with a 4.7% Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) price escalation, which is allowed per the bid.

EQUAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) participation goals were not prescribed in the solicitation because the scope did not meet required EBO parameters; however, it did not preclude participation.

Supporting documents

41 File No. INF26-26499

(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution approving a Design-Build Services Agreement with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP-1) for Contract 24-C-09004-GMP01 FY24 Citywide Distribution Watermain Improvements Design-Build between the City of Tampa and Dallas 1 Corporation, in the amount of $10,467,686.23; authorizing the Mayor to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City of Tampa; proving an effective date.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution authorizes an agreement between the City of Tampa and Dallas 1 Corporation for design-build initial services in connection with the Citywide Water Main Replacement Project in the amount of $10,467,686.23 for use by the Water Department within the Water Future Debt Capital Projects Fund.

Spending authorized: $10,467,686

Funding sources

$10,467,686.23Water Future Debt Capital Projects FundWater Capital Costs DistributionImprov Other Than BldgsCitywide WM Replacements - Ph 240554.244600.563001.1001206Expenditure

Background

Contract Title: 24-C-09004-GMP01; FY 24 Citywide Distribution Watermain Improvements Design-Build a. Dollar amount: $10,467,686.23 b. Why the awardee was selected: Selected Pursuant to FS 287.055 CCNA.
Contractor/Firm: Dallas1 Corporation
Business Case: Project scope includes coordination and scheduling during the permitting and design phase, cost estimating, construction engineering and inspection (CEI), public relations, administering subcontracts and all related work required for a completed project.
Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: The 23% subcontract goal for this contract was originally calculated and subsequently confirmed by the Goal Set Review Committee.
Sustainability and Resiliency: Project provides for construction and public relations for various non-contiguous distribution water infrastructure improvements throughout the City’s water service area.
Community Engagement: The CAD Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CAD-CEI) team will assist the Contractor in the communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.

Services will be provided under a task order contract for a negotiated guaranteed maximum price (GMP).

This Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP 1) provides for construction of approximately 7 miles of non-continuous between 4" and 8"inch existing watermains within the Hampton Terrace Phase A project area. Work also includes maintenance of traffic (MOT), site preparation, installation of water mains, roadway reconstruction, and landscape/irrigation restoration.

b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 458 consecutive calendar days.

Supporting documents

42 File No. INF26-26579

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 43) (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution approving a Design-Build Services Agreement with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP-1) for Contract 24-C-09002-GMP01 FY24 Citywide Distribution Watermain Improvements Design-Build between the City of Tampa and Ric-Man Construction Florida, Inc., in the amount of $15,970,763.14; authorizing the Mayor to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City of Tampa; proving an effective date.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution authorizes an agreement between the City of Tampa and Ric-Man Construction Florida, Inc. for design-build initial services in connection with the Citywide Water Main Replacement Project in the amount of $15,970,763.14 for use by the Water Department within the Water Future Debt Capital Projects Fund.

Spending authorized: $15,970,763

Funding sources

$15,970,763.14Water Future Debt Capital Projects FundWater Capital Costs DistributionImprov Other Than BldgsCitywide WM Replacements - Ph 240554.244600.563001.1001206Expenditure

Background

Contract Title: 24-C-09002-GMP01; FY 24 Citywide Distribution Watermain Improvements Design-Build a. Dollar amount: $15,970,763.14 b. Why the awardee was selected: Selected Pursuant to FS 287.055 CCNA.
Contractor/Firm: Ric-Man Construction Florida, Inc.
Business Case: Project scope includes coordination and scheduling during the permitting and design phase, cost estimating, construction engineering and inspection (CEI), public relations, administering subcontracts and all related work required for a completed project.
Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: EBO Office to provide.
Sustainability and Resiliency: Project provides for construction and public relations for various non-contiguous distribution water infrastructure improvements throughout the City’s water service area.
Community Engagement: The CAD Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CAD-CEI) team will assist the Contractor in the communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.

Services will be provided under a task order contract for a negotiated guaranteed maximum price (GMP).

This Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP 1) provides for construction of approximately 9,400 linear feet of non-continuous 2-inch to 8-inch existing watermains within the North Ybor Phase I project area along with approximately 11,200 linear feet of non-continuous 2-inch to 8-inch existing watermains within the Oakford Park Phase I project area. Work also includes maintenance of traffic (MOT), site preparation, installation of water mains, roadway reconstruction, and landscape/irrigation restoration.

b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 365 consecutive calendar days.

Supporting documents

43 File No. INF26-26585

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 42) (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $15,970,800 for the Citywide Water Main Replacement Project for use by Water Department within the Water Future Debt Capital Projects Fund.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution reallocates $15,970,800 from the Water Distribution Program Project to the Citywide Water Main Replacement Project for use by the Water Department within the Water Future Debt Capital Projects Fund.

Reallocated: $15,970,800

Funding sources

$15,970,800Water Future Debt Capital Projects FundWater Capital Costs DistributionImprov Other Than BldgsWater Distribution Program Project40554.244600.563001.1001939Expenditure Decrease
$15,970,800Water Future Debt Capital Projects FundWater Capital Costs DistributionImprov Other Than BldgsCitywide WM Replacements - Ph 240554.244600.563001.1001206Expenditure Increase

Background

The City is awarding a guaranteed maximum price (GMP 1) contract providing for replacement of approximately 9,400 linear feet of non-continuous 2-inch to 8-inch existing water mains within the North Ybor Phase I project area and approximately 11,200 linear feet of non-continuous 2-inch to 8-inch existing water mains within the Oakford Park Phase I project area. Work also includes maintenance of traffic (MOT), site preparation, roadway reconstruction, and landscape/irrigation restoration. This resolution reallocates $15,970,800 from the Water Distribution Program Project to the Citywide Water Main Replacement Project for use by the Water Department within the Water Future Debt Capital Projects Fund.

Supporting documents

44 File No. CM26-22164

Planning Commission staff, City Legal Department and City Planning Department to research ways other local governments use to restrict Comprehensive Plan Amendments to the entitlements approved in a Planned Development rezoning and outline the impacts of utilizing similar approaches in the City of Tampa; further, to come back with a written and in-person report.

Supporting documents

PD FLU CATEGORY MOTION MEMO_090326-INITIALS.PDF

45 File No. CM26-24829

Mobility Department to present a report detailing the scope of work needed to deliver a citywide alleyways assessment, in addition the proposed scope should include a description of needed tasks, estimated costs, staffing requirements, timelines, and assessment delivery options.

Supporting documents

MEMO.BAIRD - 090326 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM26-24829.PDF

46 File No. CM26-21461

Staff to examine, and bring forward language to better regulate temporary special events, with and with out alcohol, on residential property by limiting properties that do not have a non residential use to no more than 100 patrons.

Supporting documents

47 File No. CM26-23034

Abbye Feeley, Administrator of Development and Economic Opportunity, to appear to present a bi-monthly LDC update.

Supporting documents

48 File No. CM26-25343

City Council Attorney and the City Attorney’s office to work with any relevant departments, CRA Director, and CRA attorney, to create standard rules and procedures (attendance, quorum, opening and closing timeline applications, etc.) for all committees and boards, and return to City Council with a draft. Memorandum from Dana Crosby Collier, Sr. Assistant City Attorney, and Taylor Bolt, Assistant City Attorney, requesting that said agenda item be continued to October 22, 2026.

Supporting documents

MEMO RE CONTINUANCE FOR STANDARD RULES &AMP; PROCEDURES ALL COMMITTEES &AMP; BOARDS - SEPT 3, 2026 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL - (FILE NO. CM26-25343).PDF

Written Staff Reports - (to Be Received and Filed Without Discussion)

49 File No. CM26-23459

Mobility staff to present a written report inquiring with the School Board or Hillsborough County, on any safety improvements that could be made regarding reckless driving near Liberty Middle School and Freedom Highschool in Tampa Palms.

Supporting documents

50 File No. CM24-5717/CM25-20837

Staff to present monthly reports, quarterly in-person, otherwise written reports on an update on the status of Station 24 to include reports from Fire Chief Barbara Tripp, Director of Contract Administration Richard Mutterback, and the Project Manager, include updates on the date for a groundbreaking. In addition, GMP Contract presentation.

Supporting documents

Follow Up on a Follow Up: CDD Revenue Models

2026-08-29T01:00:00Z

Thursday August 27th Tampa City Council approved the funding and development agreement with the Rays 4-3 (Hurtak, Miranda, Maniscalco voting no), the following morning Hillsborough County Commission approved the agreement 5-2 (Wostal, Cameron Cepeda voting no). This post isn’t meant to be a recap or explainer on everything in the deal. Hell, I’m not exactly sure what was approved. There’s a general gist, but there were so many versions of the agreement floating around, I’m still waiting for confirmation of the version that was voted on.

This post is a follow-up to a follow-up of an initial look at how the revenue sharing will work on the mixed-use portion of the project.

Let’s start with me making it clear I’m not an economist or real estate guy. As I’ve written previously, this all started with me wanting to understand how much development would be required to pay off a $100 million loan with tax increment funds. That scenario has since shifted. Now, the city has agreed to give the Rays $80 million in four $20 million installments, with the expectation of getting that much and more back over the 35-year term of the agreement. The current plan, presented to council Thursday, is to borrow the money, possibly short term, rolled into long-term debt later, so the real cost is $80 million plus whatever interest comes with it. Though with a new mayor and council inheriting the deal next year before the second $20 million is due on October 1, 2027, that borrowing scenario could change.

To defend the argument, the city relied on two scenarios: one referred to as the “minimum” scenario and one as the “target” scenario, both provided by the County Administrator based on development scenarios from the Rays. The city’s presentation briefly touched on both and shared the bottom line of each: in the minimum scenario the city would receive $100 million, and in the target scenario $180 million over 35 years.

The county only presented the “minimum” scenario to the commissioners and included a slide citing an AECOM feasibility study suggesting 3.6 million square feet of development could be supported over 30 years — 3.1 million of it residential apartments, the rest commercial office/retail space. The county acknowledged it had been provided two sets of numbers but didn’t offer any further explanation.

The four "neighborhoods" of the Stadium District. via Rays

A quick point about the 70 acres in my models. As I wrote in the previous posts, I guestimated the “mixed-use” portion of the development. In the Rays’ own map of the Stadium District, they outline 3 distinct sections. The Canopy is the area they specifically denote as “a parkside neighborhood shaped by shade, greenery, belonging, and the rhythms of everyday life.” Based on the ratio of the map, it’s approximately 45 acres. The Champions Quarter works out to about 48 acres, against a 21.5-acre ballpark parcel, so ~26 acres of plazas/parking/stadium-adjacent uses. The remaining Innovation Edge is roughly 22 acres for Hillsborough College. How much of that or the 26 acres in The Champions Quarter could be taxable is an open question.

What I mean by “Water St”

When I say “Water St density” I mean dollars of taxable value per gross acre, because that’s what my models run on. On the 2026 tax roll, the 21 parcels still titled to Water Street entities carry $815 million of taxable value and 2.7 million heated square feet, sitting on about 56 gross acres, of which roughly 40% is built. That works out to $15.8 million per gross acre, and that’s the number my “Water St” model puts on the stadium site’s 70 acres.

It’s worth separating that from two other ways to say “Water Street”:

Price per square foot. Those 21 parcels assess at about $301 per heated square foot overall; the three apartment towers (815 Water, 1050 Water, 1011 E Cumberland — 22 to 26 stories, about 1,300 units) assess at $322 per square foot. Channelside’s nine apartment buildings, for comparison, average $244.
Amount of building per acre. Water Street’s built parcels run a floor-area ratio (FAR) around 4.5 in towers; Channelside’s apartment parcels are around 3 in buildings of 8 to 29 stories.

The distinction matters for what follows. The “minimum” scenario reaches Water Street dollars per acre with a Channelside amount of building (3.6 million square feet fits on 30 to 45 gross acres) priced at roughly $380 per square foot — more than anything on Tampa’s roll today. The “target” scenario needs Water Street’s amount of building, at that price, on every developable acre.

“Minimum” scenario, city/Rays pro forma, both millages

Year	Taxable value	Total collected	City	County	District
1	$0	$0.00M	$0.00M	$0.00M	$0.00M
5	$307M	$3.58M	$1.33M	$1.17M	$1.07M
10	$728M	$8.49M	$2.52M	$2.22M	$3.75M
15	$1.30B	$15.12M	$3.05M	$2.69M	$9.38M
20	$2.06B	$24.00M	$3.76M	$3.31M	$16.93M
25	$2.27B	$26.50M	$3.96M	$3.48M	$19.05M
30	$2.51B	$29.25M	$4.18M	$3.68M	$21.39M
35	$2.66B	$31.05M	$4.32M	$3.80M	$22.92M
35-yr total	--	$587M	$100M	$88M	$398M

The “minimum” scenario lands between my two models: closer to the Water St one on the totals ($587 million collected versus $717 million; $100 million to the city versus $118 million), but it gets there differently. Less a ramp and more of a 20-year phased development on a 5 year cycle, each phase bigger than the last.

“Target” scenario, city/Rays pro forma, both millages

Year	Taxable value	Total collected	City	County	District
1	$0	$0.00M	$0.00M	$0.00M	$0.00M
5	$1.00B	$11.68M	$2.78M	$2.44M	$6.46M
10	$1.81B	$21.15M	$3.53M	$3.11M	$14.51M
15	$3.00B	$35.06M	$4.64M	$4.09M	$26.33M
20	$4.13B	$48.24M	$5.70M	$5.01M	$37.53M
25	$5.09B	$59.45M	$6.59M	$5.80M	$47.06M
30	$6.64B	$77.50M	$8.03M	$7.07M	$62.40M
35	$7.45B	$86.95M	$8.79M	$7.73M	$70.44M
35-yr total	--	$1.52B	$183M	$161M	$1.18B

The “target” scenario is not a faster version of the minimum, it’s a different program, roughly three times the size. Working backward from the taxable values, it’s about $3.8 billion of construction in today’s dollars — 10 to 12 million square feet at the same prices — against the 3.6 million the feasibility study said could be built over 30 years.

The first step gives the scale away. The target puts $1 billion on the roll in FY34, which means about 2.4 to 2.9 million square feet finished by the end of 2032 — 70 to 80% of everything AECOM said could be built in 30 years. Six years to build while the ballpark is under construction and the college is being rebuilt around it. The first piece, roughly a million square feet, has to be finished by the end of 2029, the ballpark’s own opening window. For scale, Water Street went from roughly nothing on the roll in 2020 to $815 million in 2026, downtown, with a master developer on land it already controlled.

And then it keeps going: another $2.9 billion of construction in today’s dollars between FY35 and FY61, three and a half more of today’s Water Streets over 27 years. The only way that much building fits on the site is Water Street tower density — 20-plus story buildings at a floor-area ratio around 4.5 on every developable acre. Against the Rays’ own map, it needs roughly two Canopies: 74 to 87 gross acres of tower density on a 45-acre neighborhood. At Channelside’s density it needs more land than the whole site, ballpark included.

Artist rendering of the mixed-use development next to the ballpark. via Rays

The lead image on the Rays’ “Development Renderings” page is hardly the dense 22-26 stories of Water Street’s apartment towers and 4.5 FAR necessary for the “target” scenario to be reached.

So this started with a question: how much development does it take to pay off the city’s money with tax increment funds? We’ve got three scenarios on the table:

The “minimum” scenario, the one the county was willing to show, gets the city its $80 million back around year 31 — before interest on whatever it borrows to pay it.
The “target” scenario gets there in year 22, but it’s the target scenario, and nothing in the feasibility study, the site map, or the renderings supports it.
And my own 20-year Channelside model, which is still the one I’d bet on, never gets there at all: $72 million over 35 years.

So it’s possible the city gets its $80 million back. It takes Water Street dollars per acre out of a Channelside amount of building, and it takes 31 years. Any economic impact estimate built on $8 billion of taxable value doesn’t describe this site.

The Rays agreement was rewritten the day before the vote. Here’s my updated model.

2026-08-27T01:00:00Z

Note: the amount of change in the document is beyond what I could safely evaluate in a couple of hours. One of those changes however goes directly to what I wrote in Sunday’s preview. I’m not going to rewrite that post, there’s a note linking here. But I want to be perfectly clear: this time, it’s not a correction or clarification. The language changed in a funding agreement the day before the vote. I’m providing updated numbers based on the changes in the language. I will leave it up the paid professionals at the city to explain what else has changed right before council votes on it in (checks watch) 14 hours.

On Wednesday afternoon, less than 24 hours before City Council are scheduled to vote on item 80, the City Clerk posted a memo from the City Attorney sent Council a with three substitute agreements to replace the ones published Friday. The memo says “negotiations have continued between the City, the County, and the owners/consultants for the Tampa Bay Rays.” To their credit, the city also posted a redline so you can see every change.

That doesn’t change it’s not the document that was by their own requirement posted by 5 PM Friday. It was part of the motion to put the item on the agenda. Not a placeholder, but “provided that it’s in Onbase by five o’clock tomorrow.” Setting that aside, the purpose of this is to accurately represent the same model with the new language. The goal is to demonstrate how much tax revenue would be generated from a 70 gross acre parcel at different levels of density developed at different paces.

What’s not included in the new agreement are any details about what is being proposed as far as any mixed-use development. I’ve read suggestions that there aren’t any obligations in the agreement to build any mixed-use development at all. So this has always been speculation to a degree. It could turn out to be 50 gross acres or they relegate the school to the same footprint as a couple of parking garages and build 90 gross acres of mixed-use. I went off the static little map they shared with the roll out; I also attended the presentation at HCC, so I settled on 70 acres.

But if you’re going to argue that the development is going to “pay back” the city, I want to accurately reflect what that might look like over 30 years. Maybe it does.

Exhibit E is the table that says how the property tax increment from the Stadium District gets divided between the city and county on one side and the Rays’ Community Development District (CDD) on the other. The tiers didn’t change: 70/30 under $350M in taxable value, 50/50 between $350M and $650M, 15/85 above $650M. What changed is how the tiers are applied.

Friday’s version:

The increment sharing percentages set forth above are applied based on the highest tier reached, so for example, once Taxable Assessed Value enters the second tier, the 50%/50% split set forth above applies from the first dollar of increment.

Wednesday’s version:

The increment sharing percentages set forth above are applied to each respective tier as provided in the increment dedication schedule. For example, the first Tier Schedule shall apply to the first $350 M in Taxable Assessed Value and the second Tier Schedule shall apply to the remaining Taxable Assessed Value above 350M and below 650M.

Friday’s version worked like a cliff. The moment the district crossed $650M, the city’s share of everything dropped to 15%. My tables showed the city’s annual check going down as the district got more valuable, and why I wrote that once the district hits $650M the bulk of the money goes to the CDD no matter what.

Wednesday’s version works like income tax brackets. The city and county keep 70% of the increment on the first $350M, 50% on the next $300M, and 15% on everything above that.

Here’s the same scenario I used Sunday, a 20-year build-out to Channelside density with 3% annual growth, under the updated version of Exhibit E.

20-year ramp at Channelside density, 3%/yr growth, both millages

Year	Taxable value	Total collected	City	County	District
1	$25M	$0.29M	$0.11M	$0.09M	$0.09M
5	$139M	$1.62M	$0.60M	$0.53M	$0.49M
10	$322M	$3.76M	$1.40M	$1.23M	$1.13M
11	$365M	$4.26M	$1.57M	$1.38M	$1.31M
16	$616M	$7.18M	$2.35M	$2.06M	$2.77M
17	$674M	$7.86M	$2.47M	$2.17M	$3.21M
20	$867M	$10.10M	$2.65M	$2.33M	$5.12M
30	$1.16B	$13.58M	$2.93M	$2.58M	$8.07M
30-yr total	--	$208M	$57M	$50M	$101M

Under Friday’s language I estimated at most the city would see $29 million in revenue. Under the new language the Channelside level development scenario is $57M.

In the scenario Council Member Bill Carlson suggested, more density and a faster ramp up.

10-year ramp at Water Street density, 3%/yr growth, both millages

Year	Taxable value	Total collected	City	County	District
1	$111M	$1.29M	$0.48M	$0.42M	$0.39M
3	$352M	$4.10M	$1.53M	$1.34M	$1.24M
5	$622M	$7.26M	$2.37M	$2.08M	$2.81M
6	$769M	$8.97M	$2.56M	$2.25M	$4.16M
10	$1.44B	$16.82M	$3.19M	$2.80M	$10.83M
20	$1.94B	$22.61M	$3.65M	$3.21M	$15.75M
30	$2.61B	$30.39M	$4.27M	$3.75M	$22.36M
30-yr total	--	$551M	$96M	$84M	$371M

Sunday I wrote that the best the city would see is $48M. Under Wednesday’s formula, it gets the city to $80M in nominal dollars around year 26, and $96M by year 30.

Year 1 is still whenever the first buildings hit the tax roll, 2030 give or take, so year 26 is the mid-2050s.

8/27/26 – Rays Stadium Funding Vote

2026-08-23T16:00:00Z

Update, Wednesday 8/26: less than 24 hours before the vote, the Clerk posted a memo from the City Attorney sent to Council with substitute versions of all three agreements. The tax-sharing formula in Exhibit E, the $80 million payment terms, the Downtown CRA language and the Drew Park CRA all changed. The tables and dollar figures below are based on the Friday version and are now out of date. I’ve left them as written; the changes and updated numbers are in The Rays agreement was rewritten the day before the vote.

Apologies for the lack of an agenda preview this week. All of the attention will be on the Rays vote this week anyway, item 80 on the agenda, so instead I’ll leave you with one last attempt at putting the Rays stadium proposal into perspective.

The Stadium Vote

I started writing something before the funding agreement was released Friday evening, based on the media stories that the city would “loan” $80 million to the Rays and that the city would be paid back through tax revenue from the multi-use development portion of the Rays project. What the funding agreement actually outlines is that the city will still give the Rays $80 million in 4 annual $20 million installments starting January 1, 2027. It’s not a loan. It doesn’t specify which tax revenue the city uses, it doesn’t have to be Community Investment Tax (CIT), but it’s $80 million in city funds. Good thing there’s more than $40 million set aside this year in the budget in case Amendment 3 passes. Though I’ve read quotes from the mayor that the city won’t use CIT funds and might borrow money to fund the city’s contribution. Surely that will be clarified before they vote, right?

The Drew Park CRA boundary with the three publicly owned parcels highlighted in blue — part of the toolshed maps collection.

Additionally the “Stadium District” would be carved out of the Drew Park CRA as widely reported. A Community Development District (CDD) would be created in its place. Within the funding agreement there’s an outline of how Incremental tax would be distributed. A formula based on Taxable Assessed Value (TAV); as the district’s TAV increases, the CDD gets a larger portion of the incremental tax.

District TAV	City + County	Stadium CDD
Below $350M	70%	30%
$350M – $650M	50%	50%
Above $650M	15%	85%

Exhibit E in funding agreement

What’s missing from that equation is exactly what would be built, how the ground lease will work, and any supporting financial documents from the Rays (the agreement does specify they have to provide them to the city before the funds are secured, apparently they don’t need to be part of the decision making process on the funding.) I began evaluating how a loan could be repaid from incremental tax revenue when the idea of a $100 million CRA loan was presented. I first estimated the size of the development using the raw 121 acres of the parcels the state gave away. Subtracting for the college, stadium and parking, that leaves 70 gross acres for mixed-use development. As a comparison, I looked at Channelside as a realistic level of density that could be developed across that size of development. Channelside took close to 20 years to reach its current level of development with a current $7.06M TAV per gross acre.

A note about the model and tables. Since the land is public currently, it’s TAV is $0 and the model skips the $0 years. Year 1 of the ramp is whenever the first buildings are assessed — 2030, give or take — and the 30-year clock in these tables runs from there, not from the 2026 agreement date. Also, the model holds FY26 millage flat for all 30 years. I also factored in 3% annual market growth. All data pulled from the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser.

20-year ramp at Channelside density, 3%/yr growth, both millages:

Year	Taxable value	Total collected	City	County	District
1	$25M	$0.29M	$0.11M	$0.09M	$0.09M
5	$139M	$1.62M	$0.60M	$0.53M	$0.49M
10	$322M	$3.76M	$1.40M	$1.23M	$1.13M
11	$365M	$4.26M	$1.13M	$1.00M	$2.13M
16	$616M	$7.18M	$1.91M	$1.68M	$3.59M
17	$674M	$7.86M	$0.63M	$0.55M	$6.68M
20	$866M	$10.11M	$0.81M	$0.71M	$8.59M
30	$1.16B	$13.58M	$1.08M	$0.95M	$11.55M
30-yr total	--	$208M	$29M	$25M	$155M

It was suggested to me by Council Member Bill Carlson that the development would be closer to Midtown level density (roughly double Channelside, $13.4M per gross acre) and built in 10 years. Midtown being less than 1/3 the size of Channelside with limited public spaces. I find it incredulous that something 3x the size of Midtown would be built by 2038-2039.

But for the sake of argument, let’s give the density claim every benefit of the doubt and use Water Street instead of Midtown. It’s denser — $15.8M TAV per gross acre today, and that’s with it only partly built — and at 56 gross acres it’s much closer to the size of the 70 acres in question. Never mind that a decade in, with the deepest pockets in town behind it and $100 million in public contributions, $50 million each from the city and county, Water Street still isn’t finished.

So: 70 acres at Water Street density, built in 10 years.

10-year ramp at Water Street density (~2.2× Channelside per gross acre), 3%/yr growth, both millages:

Year	Taxable value	Total collected	City	County	District
1	$111M	$1.29M	$0.48M	$0.42M	$0.39M
3	$352M	$4.11M	$1.09M	$0.96M	$2.05M
5	$622M	$7.26M	$1.93M	$1.70M	$3.63M
6	$769M	$8.98M	$0.72M	$0.63M	$7.63M
10	$1.44B	$16.84M	$1.34M	$1.18M	$14.31M
20	$1.94B	$22.63M	$1.81M	$1.59M	$19.24M
30	$2.61B	$30.41M	$2.43M	$2.13M	$25.85M
30-yr total	--	$551M	$48M	$42M	$460M

Even in that extreme scenario, the best the city would see is $48 million against the $80 million contribution and it would primarily be in the out years. Meanwhile, once the TAV hits $650M, the bulk of the funds are going to CDD. That’s the case regardless of market growth and density. What we don’t know is how the city/county/Rays intend to use those funds. It’s strongly suggested they will be used for a bond (in the media, a second $100 million loan was floated, after calling the $80M contribution a loan as well.)

The other part of the equation in the funding agreement is that along with carving the Stadium District out of the Drew Park CRA district is capping the city’s required contribution to the Downtown CRA districts at 50%.

Downtown District	FY24 actual	FY25 actual	FY26 revised	FY27 budget
Core CRA TIF Contribution	$7.59M	$7.51M	$8.35M	$8.32M
Non-Core CRA TIF Contribution	$19.32M	$20.27M	$21.21M	$21.22M
Total	$26.9M	$27.8M	$29.6M	$29.5M

Half of that is ~$14.8M/yr at today’s values; ~$240M flat or ~$300M at 2.5%/yr growth over FY2028–2043 if the cut applied to the whole line. The way I read the agreement however, that doesn’t mean 50% comes off the top, its 50% off after all existing obligations are secured. Existing funding agreements and development agreements like Gas Worx or the Convention Center debt. I estimate that would look like $7 million in FY28 and $45-$50 million over first 5 years of the cap. Funds that would go into the general fund.

Additionally, West Tampa, Drew Park and East Tampa CRA districts would each be extended another 30 years.

Tampa’s ten Community Redevelopment Areas — part of the toolshed maps collection.

But that still doesn’t change that “we” are giving away 121 acres of public land claiming there’s nothing else that can be done with it and that the college campus is a lot of wasted space. I think that’s some extremely small minded thinking. If the state and HCC had put out a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a mixed-use development to be incorporated with a re-imagined Hillsborough College leaning into the industrial zoning that still exists in Drew Park, one could picture a college focused on cutting edge manufacturing technology that anchored a thriving ecosystem of a different kind of technology entrepreneur. Lifting up the entire Drew Park district. If you want to wrap yourself in a flag you could point to MacDill AFB literally a couple of miles down the road and already see what’s happened around Ybor with defense contractors. But that’s just one idea.

Instead, we’re going to get a shell of a college campus that is focused on “hospitality” and “sports medicine” so they can be used as cheap labor under the guise of internships for the Rays and their stadium facilities. Real visionary stuff I tell you.

And finally, all of the Tampa talk recently has taken the focus off the county who are providing the bulk of the public funding – $796 million. $360 million in CIT that should have gone to the school district but everyone decided the city and county needed those funds more than schools (in the original CIT, the school district received 25% of the tax. The renewed CIT is 5%). That we need to fix roads and build police and fire stations instead of building schools or improve air filtration or what ever else one of the largest school districts in the country needs that the state is depriving them funding for. And in less than a year, a majority of those same public officials are ready to hand that money over to a billionaire to build a private baseball stadium. I mean, for public infrastructure that just happens to be in conjunction with a private stadium.

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8/27/26 - Regular Meeting & CRA Special Call

2026-08-22T18:06:46Z

Morning Agenda

City Clerk's Final Agenda in Onbase

📋 Addendum available. Changes were received after this agenda was published. Jump to addendum ↓

What's changed

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

New documents:

Item 66 — REZ-26-31 · 1 new document
Item 72 — E2026-8 · 2 new documents
Item 75 — E2026-8 · 1 new document
Item 76 — E2026-8 · 1 new document
Item 4 — PS26-25956 · 1 new document
Item 60 — VAC-26-08 · 1 new document
Item 62 — E2026-8 · 1 new document
Item 77 — VAC-26-07 · 1 new document
Item 80 — DEO26-26571 · 5 new documents

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Agenda was finalized.

New documents:

Item 46 — F26-26054 · 1 new document
Item 77 — VAC-26-07 · 1 new document
Item 82 — INF26-26401 · 2 new documents

Commendations And/or Presentations

1 File No. CM26-24465

Presentation of Commendation to the Florida Aquarium in celebration of being named one of USA Today’s 2026 10 Best Aquariums in the country.

2 File No. CM26-25594

Presentation of commendation to Jamal Jefferson on for receiving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers inspired Change Maker Award for his commitment to giving back to our youth and next generation.

Board and Administration Appointments

3 File No. BA26-23088

Resolution approving, confirming and ratifying the appointment by the Tampa City Council of Mary "Maggie" Wilson, Ed Austin, Erin Catlin, Michelle Mastrototaro, Amanda Vasquez, Ricardo Fernandez, and Pamela Jackson-Haney, as members of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee, each for a one-year term beginning August 6, 2026, and ending August 5, 2027.

Supporting documents

RESOLUTION COUNCIL NRAC APPTS. 8-6-2026.PDF

Public Safety Committee

4 File No. PS26-25956

Resolution requiring the Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue each to submit a triennial public safety master plan to City Council and encouraging both departments to include input from the applicable first responder union or their designees in preparing the master plan beginning in 2027.

Item details

Background

Tampa Police and Fire Departments will develop and update the respective Public Safety Master Plans to include: a) Current and projected staffing levels; b) Response time performance and service demand analysis; c) Capital infrastructure needs, including stations and facilities; d) Apparatus and equipment planning considerations; e) Community risk assessment and hazard identification; f) Past, present, and future population growth and development considerations; g) Strategic goals and operational priorities; h) Identification of resource needs and funding considerations.

Supporting documents

📋 Updated by Addendum — see Addendum for details

5 File No. PS26-25960

Resolution approving a First Amendment to Agreement for Tampa Police Department (TPD) Voluntary Employee Prevention & Wellness Physicals between the City of Tampa and Life Extension Clinics, Inc. dba Life Scan Wellness Centers, with an escalation in pricing and revised scheduling, to provide for an annual renewal of the agreement in the estimated amount of $227,145 for use by the Human Resources & Talent Development Department/Risk & Insurance Division and the Tampa Police Department; authorizing the Mayor to execute said First Amendment to Agreement for Tampa Police Department (TPD) Voluntary Employee Prevention & Wellness Physicals.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution approves a First Amendment to Agreement for Tampa Police Department (TPD) Voluntary Employee Prevention & Wellness Physicals between the City of Tampa and Life Extension Clinics, Inc. dba Life Scan Wellness Centers and provides an estimated amount of $227,145 over a 12-month term for use by the Human Resources & Talent Development Department/Risk & Insurance Division and the Tampa Police Department within the Insurance Fund.

Spending authorized (FY27): $227,145

Funding sources

$227,145InsuranceHuman Resources - Risk Management HealthEmployee Med-Professional ServicesFY27 · 01200.238700.531003Estimated Expenditure

Background

It is recommended that the City of Tampa renew its existing agreement with Life Extension Clinics, Inc. dba Life Scan Wellness Centers for the provision of Tampa Police Department (TPD) Voluntary Employee Prevention & Wellness Physicals for use by the Human Resources Department for an additional one-year term. The existing agreement was made September 7, 2023. This agreement is in its initial term.

Life Extension Clinics, Inc. dba Life Scan Wellness Centers provides excellent service, quality of product and performance. The Human Resources Department has reviewed the price and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the agreement for an additional one-year period. Life Extension Clinics, Inc. dba Life Scan Wellness Centers has agreed to renew Tampa Police Department (TPD) Voluntary Employee Prevention & Wellness Physicals with an escalation in pricing and revised scheduling.

SLBE participation goals were not prescribed in the solicitation because the scope did not meet required EBO parameters; however it did not preclude participation.

Equal Business Opportunity: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one-year renewal contract is in compliance.

Supporting documents

6 File No. PS26-26251

Resolution approving the annual Interlocal Agreement between Hillsborough County (County) and the City of Tampa (City) for the distribution of FY27 Public Safety Emergency Communications Systems Fee Revenues within Public Safety Answering Points in the amount of $857,044 for the period starting October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Item details

Financial impact

Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue will receive $701,657,and $155,387, respectively for funds received from Hillsborough County as described in Florida State Statute 365.172(10). Funds will be deposited in the General Fund.

Grant or revenue accepted (FY27): $857,044

Funding sources

$155,387General FundFire Administration and MaintenanceHillsboroughCounty-9-1-1 User FeeFY27 · 01100.214290.338006Revenue
$701,657General FundPolice AdministrationHillsboroughCounty-9-1-1 User FeeFY27 · 01100.228990.338006Revenue

Background

The County’s Enhanced 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone Service fee set by the State of Florida is to be collected and used for purposes as described in Florida Statute 365.172(10). The City Council of the City of Tampa passed and adopted Resolution No. 2025-820 on September 18, 2025 for the FY 26 Distribution of Public Safety Emergency Communications Systems Fee Revenues from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The Board of County Commissioners approves budgeted appropriations of Enhanced 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone Service fee funds for the City to be used for salaries of 9-1-1 call takers, education and training of 9-1-1 call takers, operating supplies related to 9-1-1 call-taking, and other authorized expenses as described in Florida Statute 365.172(10) for FY 2027. The County agrees to provide the City funding in the amount of $857,044 ($701,657 Police; $155,387 Fire) for operating costs for the period starting October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Supporting documents

7 File No. PS26-26360

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 8) Resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds from the Office of National Drug Control Policy 2026 Central Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program in an amount up to $306,046 for the Budget Period of 01/01/2026 through 12/31/2027; authorizing execution of the Notice of Award and Grant Conditions by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and providing an effective date.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution accepts the 2026 HIDTA Grant in the amount of $306,046 within the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department.

Grant or revenue accepted (FY26): $306,046

Funding sources

$306,046High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA)Police AdministrationHigh Intensity Drug Trafficking Area2026 HIDTA GrantFY26 · 12520.228990.331205.1003010Revenue Increase

Background

Certain funds are available to the City of Tampa in the form of a grant through a program administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy from the 2026 Central Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program for the HIDTA26 Columbian/South American DTO Task Force. The awarded grant funds would be used for officers’ overtime, fringe benefits, travel, vehicle leases, communication and other support for the TPD task force. The City of Tampa Police Department desires to accept such funds to aid Central Florida and the citizens of Tampa.

Supporting documents

8 File No. PS26-26363

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 7) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $306,046 within the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Fund for use by Tampa Police Department for the 2026 HIDTA Grant.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution appropriates $306,046 within the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the 2026 HIDTA Grant.

Spending authorized (FY26): $306,046
Grant or revenue accepted (FY26): $306,046

Funding sources

$306,046High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA)Police AdministrationHigh Intensity Drug Trafficking Area2026 HIDTA GrantFY26 · 12520.228990.331205.1003010Revenue Increase
$183,637HIDTA FundPolice DeptOvertime2026 HIDTA GrantFY26 · 28990.514000.100301Expenditure Increase
$7,000HIDTA FundPolice DeptTravel and Per Diem2026 HIDTA GrantFY26 · 28990.540000.100301Expenditure Increase
$11,760HIDTA FundPolice DeptComm Svcs - Cellular Charges2026 HIDTA GrantFY26 · 28990.541010.100301Expenditure Increase
$67,049HIDTA FundPolice DeptOther Services2026 HIDTA GrantFY26 · 28990.534000.100301Expenditure Increase
$36,600HIDTA FundPolice DeptPrincipal payment Intangible Right to Use Asset2026 HIDTA GrantFY26 · 28990.571006.100301Expenditure Increase

5 account codes could not be matched to the City's chart of accounts.

Background

This resolution appropriates $306,046 within the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the 2026 HIDTA Grant.

Supporting documents

9 File No. PS26-26361

Resolution accepting and approving the Instrument of Donation of one Labrador Retriever canine estimated value $12,500 to the City of Tampa by Christine Collins for use by the Tampa Police Department; authorizing the acceptance and execution of the donation by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

Item details

Background

The City of Tampa Police Department would like to gratefully accept a donation of one Labrador Retriever trained for detection of narcotics, estimated value of twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500). The City of Tampa and Christine Collins wish to enter into an Instrument of Donation where Ms. Collins will donate one Labrador Retriever. Acceptance of such donation would benefit the City of Tampa Police Department for use in the performance of their job duties and the citizens of Tampa.

Supporting documents

10 File No. PS26-26402

Resolution approving the retirement and donation of one (1) canine (K-9) "Teeter" of the Tampa Police Department K-9 unit to Reserve Officer Bridget Coyman; execution of the Hold Harmless Agreement by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

Item details

Background

The female Labradoodle therapy K-9 known as “Teeter” with I.D. # PC PC0000121165 will be removed from the Tampa Police K-9 Unit due to retirement. Acting Chief Brett Owen and the officers of the K-9 Unit desire to donate “Teeter” to Reserve Officer Bridget Coyman for humane purposes. Such disposition would be in the best interest of all parties involved.

Supporting documents

11 File No. PS26-26410

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 12) Resolution approving an Amendment to the Grant Agreement (Grant Amendment No. EMA-2022-CA-00028-A14) between the United States Department of Homeland Security and the City of Tampa to the FY2022 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (Grant No. EMA-2022-CA-00028).

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution approves a modification to the previously awarded Regional Catastrophic Preparedness FY2022 Grant with a decrease from the grantor of $34,811 and a decrease from the City match portion of $9,000 for a total reduction amount of $43,811 within the Fire Grants Fund.

Revenue reduced (FY26): $43,811

Funding sources

$43,811Fire GrantsFire Administration and MaintenanceFederal Grant - Public SafetyDHS FY2022 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant ProgramFY26 · 12400.214290.331200.1002478Revenue Decrease

Background

The purpose of the grant agreement is to develop a Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan for participating jurisdictions in the Tampa Bay Area. This amendment adjusts the total award amount and the match amount/match activity breakdown. In the initial award letter for this project, the required match was 7% with a federal share of $1,334,811. The requested federal share has since been updated to $1,300,000 in accordance with the contract amount. The Amendment updates the match amount to align with the 7% match in the original grant award letter. The City requested to adjust the match to $91,000 (with $89,950 staff match and $1,050 travel match) to align with the revised federal funding amount of $1,300,000.

Supporting documents

12 File No. PS26-26397

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 11) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $43,811 within the Fire Grants Fund for use by Tampa Fire Rescue for a modification of the FY2022 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness grant.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution reduces the previously awarded Regional Catastrophic Preparedness FY2022 Grant through a modification with a decrease from the grantor of $34,811 and a decrease from the City match portion of $9,000 for a total reduction amount of $43,811 within the Fire Grants Fund.

Reallocated (FY26): $43,811
Revenue reduced (FY26): $34,811

Funding sources

$34,811Fire GrantsFire Administration and MaintenanceFederal Grant - Public SafetyDHS FY2022 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant ProgramFY26 · 12400.214290.331200.1002478Revenue Decrease
$50Fire GrantsFire Administration and MaintenancePersonnel ServicesDHS FY2022 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant ProgramFY26 · 12400.214290.510000.1002478Expenditure Decrease
$8,950Fire GrantsFire Administration and MaintenanceTravel and Per DiemDHS FY2022 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant ProgramFY26 · 12400.214290.540000.1002478Expenditure Decrease
$34,811Fire GrantsFire Administration and MaintenanceOther-Contractual ServicesDHS FY2022 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant ProgramFY26 · 12400.214290.534007.1002478Expenditure Decrease
$9,000Fire GrantsFire Administration and MaintenanceTransfer To - General FundFY26 · 12400.214290.591001Expenditure Increase
$9,000General FundFire Administration and MaintenanceTransfer From - Intrafund Transfer InFY26 · 01100.214290.381032Revenue Increase
$9,000General FundFire Administration and MaintenanceRepair and Maintenance ServicesFY26 · 01100.214290.546000Expenditure Increase

Background

Supporting documents

13 File No. PS26-26412

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $60,000 within the Law Enforcement Trust Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the reclassification of an automotive lease that no longer qualifies under GASB 87 guidelines.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution appropriates $60,000 within the Law Enforcement Trust Fund from Debt to Operating for use by the Tampa Police Department as the Automotive Lease no longer qualifies under GASB 87.

Reallocated (FY26): $60,000

Funding sources

$60,000LETF-Fed Forefeiture-Justice (Law Enforcement Trust Fund)Police CID / Violent Crimes BureauPrincipal payment Intangible Right to Use AssetFY26 · 12900.230800.571006Expenditure Decrease
$60,000LETF-Fed Forefeiture-Justice (Law Enforcement Trust Fund)Police CID / Violent Crimes BureauRentals and LeasesFY26 · 12900.230800.544000Expenditure Increase

Background

This resolution appropriates $60,000 within the Law Enforcement Trust Fund from Debt to Operating for use by the Tampa Police Department as the Automotive Lease no longer qualifies under GASB 87 whereas, Government Accounting Standards Board Pronouncement No. 87 – Leases requires the Lessee to recognize a lease liability and a lease asset at the commencement of the lease term, unless the lease is a short-term lease or it transfers ownership of the underlying asset; and a short-term lease is defined as a lease that, at the commencement of the lease term, has a maximum possible term under the lease contract of 12 months (or less) including any options to extend, regardless of their probability of being exercised whereas the current lease was not extended moving the qualifications into a short-term lease that no longer qualifies under Government Accounting Standards Board Pronouncement No. 87 – Leases.

Supporting documents

Neighborhood and Community Affairs Committee

14 File No. NCA26-26248

Resolution approving an award between the City of Tampa and Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc. for the provision of Delivery and Installation of Trees for Tree-Mendous Tampa Program (Sheltered Market Solicitation) in the estimated amount of $250,000 for use by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution approves an award between the City and Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc. for the provision of Delivery and Installation of Trees for Tree-Mendous Tampa Program (Sheltered Market Solicitation) and provides an estimated amount of $250,000 over a 12- month term, subject to annual appropriation, for use by the Parks and Recreation Department within the various Tree Trust Funds.

Plus $250,000 in future-year amounts subject to annual Council approval.

Funding sources

$50,000Central Tampa Tree Trust FundParks ForestryOther ServicesFY27 · 14101.226800.534000expendituresubject to annual appropriation
$50,000Westshore Tampa Tree Trust FundParks ForestryOther ServicesFY27 · 14102.226800.534000expendituresubject to annual appropriation
$50,000University Tampa Tree Trust FundParks ForestryOther ServicesFY27 · 14103.226800.534000expendituresubject to annual appropriation
$50,000New Tampa Tree Trust FundParks ForestryOther ServicesFY27 · 14104.226800.534000expendituresubject to annual appropriation
$50,000South Tampa Tree Trust FundParks ForestryOther ServicesFY27 · 14105.226800.534000expendituresubject to annual appropriation

Background

Department or Location of Project: Parks and Recreation
Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 3
Number and List of bidders: 2, Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc., Pine Lake Nursery and Landscape LLC
Award amount: $250,000.00
Why the winning bid was selected: The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department recommends awarding this to Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc. as the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder for Delivery and Installation of Trees for Tree-Mendous Tampa Program (SMS).

It is recommended that the City award Delivery and Installation of Trees for Tree-Mendous Tampa Program (SMS) to Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc. for use by the Parks and Recreation Department. The term of the award is for a (1) one-year term with three (3) additional (1) one-year renewal options. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid response from Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter.

Equal Business Opportunity: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that the EBO Sheltered Market Solicitation provision would apply in the bid specifications to SLBE firms. The awardee, Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc, is a certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).

Supporting documents

15 File No. NCA26-26049

Resolution approving an Award between the City of Tampa and Marathon Lawn Care Inc for the provision of South Parks, Playgrounds, and Other City Owned Properties Grounds Maintenance (Bid Discount) in the estimated amount of $218,775 for use by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution approves an Award between the City and Marathon Lawn Care Inc for the provision of South Parks, Playgrounds, and Other City Owned Properties Grounds Maintenance (Bid Discount) and provides an estimated amount of $218,775, over a 12-month term, subject to annual appropriation, for use by the Parks and Recreation Department within the General Fund.

Spending authorized (FY26): $51,980

Plus $166,795 in future-year amounts subject to annual Council approval.

Funding sources

$51,980General FundParks and Recreation Maintenance ContractsOther ServicesFY26 · 01100.227100.534000Estimated Expenditure
$166,795General FundParks and Recreation Maintenance ContractsOther ServicesFY27 · 01100.227100.534000Estimated Expendituresubject to annual appropriation

Background

Department or Location of Project: Parks and Recreation
Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 66
Number and List of bidders: 13, Williams Landscaping Management Co., Inc., Merion Landscaping Services,LLC, Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc., Yellowstone Landscape, Superior Landscaping & Lawn Service, Inc., Marathon Lawn Care Inc, Vera Green Guardians, DHA Quality Services LLC, Interstate Business Solutions LLC, Leaf and Limb Services LLC, Russell Landscape, Central Florida Landscaping, Inc. and United Freight Services LLC.
Award amount: $218,775.00
Why the winning bid was selected: The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department recommends awarding this to Marathon Lawn Care Inc, the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder for South Parks, Playgrounds, and other City Owned Properties Grounds Maintenance (Bid Discount).

It is recommended that the City award South Parks, Playgrounds, and other City Owned Properties Grounds Maintenance to Marathon Lawn Care Inc for use by the Parks and Recreation Department. The term of the award is for a (1) one-year term with three (3) additional (1) one-year renewal options. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid response from Marathon Lawn Care Inc and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter.

Equal Business Opportunity Statement: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that the EBO Bid Discount provision would apply in the bid specifications to eligible City of Tampa Certified firms. The awardee, Marathon Lawn Care Inc , is a certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).

Supporting documents

16 File No. NCA26-26250

Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, to secure vacant structure/s on the following properties: (1) 1805 E Sligh Ave, and (2) 8123 N Rome Ave; after failure of the interested parties to secure the vacant structure/s on such property; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a lien.

Item details

Financial impact

To impose lien in an effort to recover the required administrative fee and hard costs expended by the City. Revenue will be received by the Neighborhood Enhancement Division within the General Fund.

Grant or revenue accepted: $16,101

Funding sources

$16,101.40General FundNeighborhood EnhancementStructure Liens-Hard Cost01100.220700.354003Revenue

Background

This resolution assesses the costs ($16,101.40) expended by the City for securing structures at (*) properties, after failure of the interested parties to secure the vacant structure/s on such property.

Supporting documents

17 File No. NCA26-26255

Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 3611 E Frierson Ave, (2) 1805 E Sligh Ave, and (3) 6223 N 41st St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a lien.

Item details

Financial impact

To impose lien in an effort to recover the required administrative fee and hard costs expended by the City. Revenue will be received by the Neighborhood Enhancement Division within the General Fund.

Grant or revenue accepted: $1,363

Funding sources

$1,362.61General FundNeighborhood EnhancementProperty Maintenance Liens-Hard Cost01100.220700.354006Revenue

Background

This resolution assesses the costs ($1,362.61) expended by the City for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from such property.

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18 File No. NCA26-26395

Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and the National Youth Employment Coalition LLC to provide asset mapping and network management and community coordination and workforce pathway alignment to create greater efficiencies in workforce development for Tampa youth in the amount of thirty-four thousand nine hundred and sixty-two dollars ($34,962).

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution approves an agreement between the City of Tampa and the National Youth Employment Coalition LLC, for an amount not to exceed $34,962 to provide community asset mapping and network management to enhance youth opportunities in workforce development. Expenditures will be received by the Neighborhood and Community Affairs department within the General Fund.

Spending authorized: $34,962

Funding sources

$34,962General FundNeighborhood Workforce Partnerships & Special ProjectsOther-Contractual Services01100.220320.534007Expenditure

Background

The City of Tampa is committed to supporting the needs of resident youth in its community; and the National Youth Employment Coalition (NYEC) is a nonprofit membership network dedicated to improving the lives of opportunity youth by enhancing the effectiveness of organizations that serve them; and over the past year the Neighborhood & Community Affairs Department, through its Workforce Partnerships Division has been working closely with NYEC to better coordinate successful employment opportunities for young adults in Tampa, particularly through their enhanced community asset-mapping; and NYEC and the City desire to enter into an agreement in which NYEC continues to provide and enhance its services it currently provides to the City; and the City shall reimburse NYEC in the amount not to exceed Thirty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty-Two Dollars ($34,962) for the purpose of supporting workforce development for Tampa youth; and City Council does hereby affirm that it would be beneficial to the residents of the City to enter into this Agreement between City and NYEC.

Supporting documents

19 File No. NCA26-26398

Resolution approving the City of Tampa Gear Up Program agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida, and Hillsborough College to establish the Gear Up training program to provide up to fifty-one thousand six hundred and eighty-four dollars ($51,684) to Hillsborough College for up to four (4) scholarships to be awarded to students matriculating through the Hillsborough College Automotive Service Technology program to intern with the City Fleet Management Division.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution approves an agreement between the City of Tampa and Hillsborough College for an amount up to $51,684 to provide scholarships for the Gear Up Program interns for use by the Logistic and Asset Management Department/Fleet Maintenance Division within the Fleet Maintenance Operations Fund.

Spending authorized: $51,684

Funding sources

$51,684Fleet Maintenance-OperationsFleet Maintenance AdministrationTraining50100.217400.555000Expenditure

Background

The City of Tampa (City) has established the Gear Up Training Program for students desiring to enter the skilled trades and technical professions for the purpose of training and providing a workforce for future in-demand careers. The Gear Up program will assist successful applicants in obtaining the necessary training to become qualified for employment in specialized technical roles and other in-demand skilled professions for the City. Hillsborough College is the partner for the program and provides accredited training for careers requiring certifications and vocational expertise in automotive service, repair and other specialized technical fields that meet operational needs of various city departments. The City will select PSAV (Post-Secondary Adult Vocational) students to intern with the specified Department Management Division for the purpose of training while they matriculate through Hillsborough College accredited programs. Students' tuition for the program will be covered while in the city's employ. Through this Agreement, the City will assist successful Gear Up applicants by providing Hillsborough College the value of up to four (4) scholarships in an amount for a total not to exceed Fifty-One Thousand Six-Hundred and Eighty-Four Dollars (51,684) total, to support the matriculation of the Gear Up participants. It is necessary for the City and Hillsborough College to enter into an agreement to address their responsibilities under the Scholarship Program.

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20 File No. NCA26-26415

Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for the preparation, demolition and/or removal of certain buildings and/or structures from the following properties: (1) 4514 N 34th St, (2) 2919 E 25th Ave, and (3) 8214 N 14th St, after the determination that said building or structure satisfied the criteria to demolish and the property owner(s) failed to demolish and/or remove same or failed to do so prior to the City incurring costs; authorizing a certified copy of the resolution to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a notice of assessment of lien.

Item details

Financial impact

To impose lien in an effort to recover the required administrative fee and hard costs expended by the City. Revenue will be received by the Neighborhood Enhancement Division within the General Fund.

Grant or revenue accepted: $39,327

Funding sources

$39,327.00General FundNeighborhood EnhancementStructure Liens-Hard Cost01100.220700.354003Revenue

Background

This resolution assesses the costs ($39,327.00) expended by the City of Tampa, including administrative costs, for the preparation, demolition and/or removal of buildings and/or structures on the properties described in Exhibit “A” of the Resolution that satisfied the criteria to demolish set forth in Section 19-5(a)(2) & (b)(1), City of Tampa Code of Ordinances when the property owner(s) failed to demolish and/or remove the unsafe building and/or structure within the time allowed or failed to do so prior to the City incurring said costs.

Supporting documents

21 File No. E2026-8

CH 28 St. Jude Walk/Run- Channelside Dr., Platt St. Bridge, Bayshore Blvd.- September 26, 2026.

Supporting documents

22 File No. E2026-8

CH 28 Special Event Permit: Beats on the Street- Water St. between Cumberland Ave. & Channelside Dr. - September 26, 2026.

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23 File No. E2026-8

CH 28 Special Event Permit: TPD Memorial Run- Madison St., Tampa St., Brorein St. Bridge, Bayshore Blvd.- October 10, 2026.

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24 File No. E2028-8

CH 28 Special Event Permit: Taste of Latino- 18th St., 19th St. & 9th Ave in Ybor- October 11, 2026.

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25 File No. E2026-8

CH 28 Special Event Permit: Tampa Theatre 100th Celebration- Franklin St. between Zack St., & Polk St.- October 15, 2026.

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26 File No. E2026-8

CH 28 Special Event Permit: Walk to End Alzheimer's- Channelside Dr., Platt St. Bridge, Bayshore Blvd.- October 17, 2026.

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27 File No. E2026-8

CH 28 Special Event Permit: Bolt Run- Channelside Dr., Platt St. Bridge, Bayshore Blvd.- November 7, 2026.

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Infrastructure Committee

28 File No. INF26-25684

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 29) Resolution accepting the proposal of Granger Maintenance & Construction, Inc pertaining to Contract 26-C-00024 HFC AWTP Final Sedimentation Tanks No. 1-6 Inlet Baffle Replacement, in the amount of $638,000.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution provides funding in the amount of $638,000 for the H. F. Curren Miscellaneous Treatment Plant Improvements Project for use by the Wastewater Department within the Wastewater Bonds - Series 2024 Capital Projects Fund and the Wastewater Future Debt Capital Projects Fund.

Spending authorized: $638,000

Funding sources

$10,841.43Wastewater Bonds Series 2024 Capital Projects FundWastewater Capital CostsImprov Other Than BldgsMiscellaneous Treatment Plant41153.243200.563001.1000721Expenditure
$627,158.57Wastewater Future Debt Capital Projects FundWastewater Capital CostsImprov Other Than BldgsMiscellaneous Treatment Plant41154.243200.563001.1000721Expenditure

Background

Contract Title: 26-C-00024 HFC AWTP Final Sedimentation Tanks No. 1-6 Inlet Baffle Replacement a. Address of Project: 2700 Maritime Blvd, Tampa, FL 33605 b. Number of bidders/submitters: 4 (four) c.Names of bidders/submitters: • Granger Maintenance & Construction, Inc.
Contractor/Firm: Granger Maintenance & Construction, Inc.
Business Case: This project provides for the installation of new inlet baffles and frames supports for the Final Sedimentation Tanks 1-6 at the Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant. The existing process inlet baffles and appurtenances are severely corroded and must be replaced to maintain operating efficiency.
Equal Business Opportunity (EBO): Following a review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, Granger Maintenance & Construction, Inc has been confirmed to be in full compliance with all GFECP requirements. They have actively contacted and solicited City of Tampa certified firms, resulting in SLBE participation that meets the established goal, with a total participation rate of: SLBE = 15%
Sustainability and Resiliency: This project will provide for the replacement of the existing inlet baffles at Final Sedimentation Tanks No. 1-6 with stainless steel frames and structural plastic lumber, both of which are highly resistant to corrosion. The existing baffles were originally constructed in 1973. The existing baffles are deteriorated and have exceeded their service life.
Community Engagement: The Wastewater Public Relations and CAD Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CAD-CEI) team will assist the Contractor in the communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Bid-Build project.

• Razorback LLC • Sequoia Construction Group, LLC • PSIC-Pro Serv Industrial Contractors, LLC d. Dollar amount: $638,000.00 e. Why the awardee was selected: The lowest responsible responsive bidder was selected pursuant to FS 255.20.

b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 270 consecutive calendar days.

• A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.

• The e-Builder (Trimble Unity Construct) project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. Trimble Unity Construct is a premier system for construction project management.

Supporting documents

29 File No. INF26-26409

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 28) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $510,841.43 for the H. F. Curren Miscellaneous Treatment Plant Improvement Project for use by the Wastewater Department within the Wastewater Bonds - Series 2024 Capital Projects Fund, and the Wastewater Future Debt Capital Projects Fund.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution reallocates $10,841.43 from the H. F. Curren New Filter Building PLC Replacement Project to the H. F. Curren Miscellaneous Treatment Plant Improvements Project within the Wastewater Bonds - Series 2024 Capital Projects Fund, and $500,000.00 from the H. F. Curren Medium Voltage Cable Replacements Project to the H. F. Curren Miscellaneous Treatment Plant Improvements Project within the Wastewater Future Debt Capital Projects Fund for use by the Wastewater Department.

Reallocated: $510,841

Funding sources

$10,841.43Wastewater Bonds Series 2024 Capital Projects FundWastewater Capital CostsImprov Other Than BldgsH F Curren Filer Building PLC41153.243200.563001.1001811Expenditure Decrease
$10,841.43Wastewater Bonds Series 2024 Capital Projects FundWastewater Capital CostsImprov Other Than BldgsMiscellaneous Treatment Plant41153.243200.563001.1000721Expenditure Increase
$500,000.00Wastewater Future Debt Capital Projects FundWastewater Capital CostsImprov Other Than BldgsH. F. Curren Medium Voltage Cable Replacements41154.243200.563001.1002837Expenditure Decrease
$500,000.00Wastewater Future Debt Capital Projects FundWastewater Capital CostsImprov Other Than BldgsMiscellaneous Treatment Plant41154.243200.563001.1000721Expenditure Increase

Background

Supporting documents

30 File No. INF26-26050

Resolution approving the bid of MJM Electric, Inc. for the furnishing of Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Lightning Protection (Bid Discount) in the estimated amount of $537,936 for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution approves an award between the City and MJM Electric, Inc. for the furnishing of Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Lightning Protection (Bid Discount) and provides an estimated amount of $537,936, over a 12-month term, subject to annual appropriation, for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management within the Solid Waste Operations Fund.

Plus $537,936 in future-year amounts subject to annual Council approval.

Funding sources

$537,936Solid Waste - OperationsSolid Waste McKay BayMachinery and EquipmentFY27 · 41400.240500.564000Estimated Expendituresubject to annual appropriation

Background

Department or Location of Project: Solid Waste/ Waste to Energy
Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 26
Number and List of bidders: two (2) MJM Electric, Inc., and Greenbelt International LLC.
Award amount: $537,936
Why the winning bid was selected: The lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. The Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management recommends awarding this to MJM Electric, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Lightning Protection (Bid Discount).

It is recommended that the City award Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Lightning Protection (Bid Discount) to MJM Electric, Inc., for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management. The award period shall be valid until completion of the project and acceptance by the City. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid response from MJM Electric, Inc. and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter.

Supporting documents

31 File No. INF26-26055

Resolution approving Contract Change Order 2 Renewal adding $2,433,825 to the contract between the City of Tampa and Engineered Spray Solutions, LLC for Contract 22-C-00049, Construction of Wastewater Manhole Rehabilitation by Structural Coating System - FY22.

Item details

Financial impact

This Change Order 2 provides funding in the amount of $2,433,825 for the Wastewater Manhole Rehabilitation Project for use by the Wastewater Department within the Wastewater Capital Construction Fund.

Spending authorized: $2,433,825

Funding sources

$2,433,825Wastewater - Capital/ConstructionWastewater Capital CostsImprov Other Than BldgsWastewater Manhole Rehabilitation41100.243200.563001.1002490Expenditure

Background

Contract Title: 22-C-00049; Wastewater Manhole Rehabilitation by Structural Coating System-FY23 (Renewal) a. Address of Project: Various location throughout the wastewater service area b. Number of bidders/submitters: N/A c. Names of bidders/submitters: Engineered Spray Solutions LLC d. Dollar amount: • The Original Contract Amount was $2,433,825.00 •The Renewal Change Order# 1 was an additional $2,433,825.00 • The Renewal Change Order# 2 is an additional $2,433,825.00 for 1-year extension of the Contract which will bring the new total for the Contract to $7,301,475.00 e. Why the awardee was selected: N/A
Contractor/Firm: Engineered Spray Solutions LLC
Business Case: •This project provides for the furnishing of all labor, materials, and equipment to rehabilitate wastewater manholes at various locations throughout the City of Tampa Wastewater Department’s service area by installation of a structural coating system including surface preparation, elimination of active infiltration, restoration of benches, replacement of cast iron frame and cover, disposal of debris, maintenance of traffic, surface restoration.
Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: To date, Engineered Spray Solutions, LLC, has utilized 1 city-certified firms for subcontracting participation.
Sustainability and Resiliency: The Wastewater Department heavily relies on this manhole contract to rehabilitate manholes that are severely corroded, leaking, and structurally unsound in an expeditious manner.
Community Engagement: N/A
Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Construction-Bid project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.

•The Renewal Change Order# 1 provided for the first of two one-year allowable contract renewals.

•This Renewal Change Order# 2 provides for the final of two one-year allowable contract renewals. The time for completion is extended to 08/09/2027

b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 365 consecutive calendar days.

• A full-time construction inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure the quality of construction.

Supporting documents

32 File No. INF26-26240

Resolution approving an Assignment, Assumption, and Amendment Agreement between the City of Tampa, Bulk Environmental & Industrial, LLC and STD Enterprises, LLC, for the provision of Solid Waste Ash Hauling Services at McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility, including a one-year renewal with a 3.8% Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation for the Non-Fuel Component of the Transportation Cost, in the estimated amount of $788,646 for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution approves an Assignment, Assumption, and Amendment Agreement between the City of Tampa, Bulk Environmental & Industrial, LLC, and STD Enterprises, LLC for the provision of Solid Waste Ash Hauling Services at McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility (Re-Bid) in the estimated amount of $788,646 over a 12-month term, subject to annual appropriation, for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management within the Solid Waste Operations Fund.

Spending authorized (FY26): $262,882

Plus $525,764 in future-year amounts subject to annual Council approval.

Funding sources

$262,882Solid Waste - OperationsSolid Waste McKay BayOther-Contractual ServicesFY26 · 41400.240500.534007Estimated Expenditure
$525,764Solid Waste - OperationsSolid Waste McKay BayOther-Contractual ServicesFY27 · 41400.240500.534007Estimated Expendituresubject to annual appropriation

Background

It is recommended that the City renew its existing award with Bulk Environmental & Industrial, LLC as STD Enterprises, LLC desires to assign the award to Bulk Environmental & Industrial, LLC for the provision of Solid Waste Ash Hauling Services at McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility (Re-Bid) for use by the Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management Department for an additional one-year term. The existing award was made March 2023 with STD Enterprises, LLC. This award is in its initial term which was extended to May 30, 2026, per the bid document Section 4.11.1 Supplemental Unilateral Renewal Periods.

The Solid Wase & Environmental Program Management Department has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the award for an additional one-year term. Bulk Environmental & Industrial, LLC has agreed to renew Solid Waste Ash Hauling Services at McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility (Re-Bid) with a Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation of 3.8% for the non-fuel component of the transportation cost.

which is allowed per the bid.

Equal Business Opportunity: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one-year renewal contract is in compliance.

Supporting documents

33 File No. INF26-26241

Resolution approving the renewal of an Agreement between the City of Tampa and Republic Services of Florida, Limited Partnership, without a price increase, for the provision of Landfill Disposal Site for Ash Residue (Re-Bid) in the estimated amount of $1,910,000 for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution renews the agreement between the City and Republic Services of Florida, Limited Partnership for the provision of Landfill Disposal Site for Ash Residue (Re-Bid) and provides $1,910,000 over a 12-month term, subject to annual appropriation, for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management within the Solid Waste Operations Fund.

Plus $1,910,000 in future-year amounts subject to annual Council approval.

Funding sources

$1,790,625Solid Waste - OperationsSolid Waste McKay BayLandfill-Utility ServicesFY27 · 41400.240500.543004Estimated Expendituresubject to annual appropriation
$119,375Solid Waste - OperationsSolid Waste McKay BayLandfill-Utility ServicesFY28 · 41400.240500.543004Estimated Expendituresubject to annual appropriation

Background

It is recommended that the City renew its existing Agreement with Republic Services of Florida, Limited Partnership for the provision of Landfill Disposal of Ash Residue (Re-Bid) for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management for an additional one-year term. The existing Agreement was made in October 2022. This Agreement is in its first renewal term.

Republic Services of Florida, Limited Partnership provides excellent service, quality of product and performance. The Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the Agreement for an additional one-year term. Republic Services of Florida, Limited Partnership, has agreed to renew Landfill Disposal of Ash Residue (Re-Bid) without a price escalation which is allowed per the Agreement.

Equal Business Opportunity: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one-year renewal contract is in compliance.

Supporting documents

34 File No. INF26-26243

Resolution approving the bids of Bob’s Barricades, Inc. and Acme Barricades, L.C., for the Rental of Traffic Control Devices in the estimated amount of $650,000 for use by the Water Department.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution approves an award between the City and Bob’s Barricades, Inc. and an award between the City and Acme Barricades, L.C. for the Rental of Traffic Control Devices and provides an estimated amount of $650,000, over a 12-month term, subject to annual appropriation, for use by the Water Department within the Water Operations Fund.

Spending authorized (FY26): $50,000

Plus $600,000 in future-year amounts subject to annual Council approval.

Funding sources

$50,000Water - OperationsWater Distribution Support OperationsRepair and Maintenance ServicesFY26 · 40400.245600.546000Estimated Expenditure
$600,000Water - OperationsWater Distribution Support OperationsRepair and Maintenance ServicesFY27 · 40400.245600.546000Estimated Expendituresubject to annual appropriation

Background

Department or Location of Project: Water Department/ Distribution Division
Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 28
Number and List of bidders: Two – Acme Barricades, L.C., Bob’s Barricades, Inc.
Award amount: $650,000
Why the winning bid was selected: The lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders.

It is recommended that the City award Rental of Traffic Control Devices (Bid Discount) to Acme Barricades, L.C. and Bob’s Barricades, Inc. for use by Water Department/ Distribution Division. The term of the award is for a (1) one-year term with (3) three additional (1) one-year renewal options. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid response from Acme Barricades, L.C. and Bob’s Barricades, Inc. and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter.

Equal Business Opportunity: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that SLBE participation goals were not prescribed in the solicitation because the scope did not meet the required EBO parameters; however, it did not preclude participation.

Pursuant to the review by Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Office, it was determined that the EBO Bid Discount provision would apply in the bid specifications to eligible SLBE firms.

Supporting documents

35 File No. INF26-26244

Resolution approving the bid of Kanadevia Inova Matrix Services US LLC for the furnishing of Air Pollution Control Equipment Services at McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility in the estimated amount of $1,498,109.70 over a 36-month term for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution approves an award between the City and Kanadevia Inova Matrix Services US LLC for the furnishing of McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Air Pollution Control Equipment Services and provides an estimated amount of $1,498,109.70, over a 36-month term, subject to annual appropriation, for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management within the Solid Waste Operations Fund.

Spending authorized (FY26): $41,614

Plus $1,456,496 in future-year amounts subject to annual Council approval.

Funding sources

$41,614Solid Waste - OperationsSolid Waste McKay BayRepair and Maintenance ServicesFY26 · 41400.240500.546000Estimated Expenditure
$499,370Solid Waste - OperationsSolid Waste McKay BayRepair and Maintenance ServicesFY27 · 41400.240500.546000Estimated Expendituresubject to annual appropriation
$499,370Solid Waste - OperationsSolid Waste McKay BayRepair and Maintenance ServicesFY28 · 41400.240500.546000Estimated Expendituresubject to annual appropriation
$457,755.70Solid Waste - OperationsSolid Waste McKay BayRepair and Maintenance ServicesFY29 · 41400.240500.546000Estimated Expendituresubject to annual appropriation

Background

Department / Location of Project: The Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management — Waste to Energy
Total vendors accessed and downloaded bid: 23
Number and List of bidders: Two, Kanadevia Inova Matrix Services, B & N Welding & Fabrication Inc.
Award amount: $1,498,109.70
Why the winning bid was selected: The lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. The Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management — Waste to Energy recommends awarding this to Kanadevia Inova Matrix Services US LLC as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Air Pollution Control Equipment Services.

It is recommended that the City award McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Air Pollution Control Equipment Services to Kanadevia Inova Matrix Services US LLC for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management. The term of the award is for a (3) three-year term with (1) one additional (2) two-year renewal option. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid response from Kanadevia Inova Matrix Services US LLC and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter.

SLBE participation goals were not prescribed in the solicitation because the scope did not meet required EBO parameters; however it did not preclude participation.

Supporting documents

36 File No. INF26-26245

Resolution approving the bid of Kenyon & Partners, LLC for the furnishing of HVAC Services for Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility (Bid Discount) (Re-Bid) in the estimated amount of $459,600 over a 36-month term for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution approves an award between the City and Kenyon & Partners, LLC for the furnishing of HVAC Services for Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility (Bid Discount) (Re-Bid) and provides an estimated amount of $459,600.00, over a 36-month term, subject to annual appropriation, for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management within the Solid Waste Operations Fund.

Spending authorized (FY26): $12,767

Plus $446,833 in future-year amounts subject to annual Council approval.

Funding sources

$12,767Solid Waste - OperationsSolid Waste McKay BayRepair and Maintenance ServicesFY26 · 41400.240500.546000Estimated Expenditure
$153,200Solid Waste - OperationsSolid Waste McKay BayRepair and Maintenance ServicesFY27 · 41400.240500.546000Estimated Expendituresubject to annual appropriation
$153,200Solid Waste - OperationsSolid Waste McKay BayRepair and Maintenance ServicesFY28 · 41400.240500.546000Estimated Expendituresubject to annual appropriation
$140,433Solid Waste - OperationsSolid Waste McKay BayRepair and Maintenance ServicesFY29 · 41400.240500.546000Estimated Expendituresubject to annual appropriation

Background

Department / Location of Project: The Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management
Total vendors accessed and downloaded bid: 50
Number and List of bidders: Seven - Shane's Air Conditioning and Heating, Seb HVAC Solutions, Kenyon & Partners, LLC., Fix-it Ac and Refrigeration LLC, Air Mechanical & Service Corp, Gibson Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, LLC, Anchor Mechanical, Inc., Anchor Mechanical, Inc.
Award amount: $459,600
Why the winning bid was selected: The lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management recommends awarding this to Kenyon & Partners, LLC as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for HVAC Services for Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility (Bid Discount) (Re-Bid).

It is recommended that the City award HVAC Services for Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility (Bid Discount) (Re-Bid) to Kenyon & Partners, LLC for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management. The term o Equal Business Opportunity: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that the EBO Bid Discount provision would apply in the bid specifications to eligible City of Tampa Certified firms.

Supporting documents

37 File No. INF26-26246

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 38) Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving additional expenditures within an existing standardization award between the City of Tampa and TSC-Jacobs Florida, LLC, for the purchase of Parts and Services for Hydro-Dyne Screening System in the estimated amount of $372,739 for a cumulative total expenditure of $422,739, for use by the Wastewater Department.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution provides funding in the amount of $372,739 for the H. F. Curren Miscellaneous Treatment Plant Improvements Project for use by the Wastewater Department within the Wastewater Capital Construction Fund.

Spending authorized: $372,739

Funding sources

$372,739Wastewater - Capital/ConstructionWastewater Capital CostsImprov Other Than BldgsMiscellaneous Treatment Plant41100.243200.563001.1000721Estimated Expenditure

Background

The Wastewater Department has standardized replacement parts and services for the Hydro-Dyne screening system from TSC-Jacobs Florida, LLC. Standardizing this equipment and these services ensures cost reduction, interoperability because of familiarity among staff, maintenance efficiency and reduced cost of inventory maintenance for parts and uninterrupted delivery of service, reduction of redundancies and costly expenditures for implementation of a new service. It is recommended that the City purchase replacement parts and services for the Hydro-Dyne screening system.

Equal Business Opportunity: There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under a standardization.

Supporting documents

38 File No. INF26-26455

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 37) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $500,000.00 for the H. F. Curren Miscellaneous Treatment Plant Improvement Project for use by the Wastewater Department within the Wastewater Capital Construction Fund.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution reallocates $500,000 from the H. F. Curren HVAC Replacement Project to the H. F. Curren Miscellaneous Treatment Plant Improvements Project within the Wastewater Capital Construction Fund for use by the Wastewater Department.

Reallocated: $500,000

Funding sources

$500,000Wastewater - Capital/ConstructionWastewater Capital CostsImprovements to BuildingsHoward F Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant HVAC Replacement Design Build41100.243200.562001.1002617Expenditure Decrease
$500,000Wastewater - Capital/ConstructionWastewater Capital CostsImprov Other Than BldgsMiscellaneous Treatment Plant41100.243200.563001.1000721Expenditure Increase

Background

The estimated amount of $372,739 will be used to fund the 26-X-00966 ISS Parts and Service for Hydro-Dyne Screening System that's explained further within agenda item 26246 (Part 1 of 2). The remaining balance from this reallocation of $500,000 will be used for future expenses at the H. F. Curren Advanced Water Treatment Plant.

Supporting documents

39 File No. INF26-26356

Resolution approving contract Change Order 1 Final deducting $510,355.22 to the contract between the City of Tampa and American Infrastructure Technologies Corporation for Contract 22-C-00015, construction of Kennedy Blvd Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation by CIPP.

Item details

Financial impact

This Change Order 1 Final to Contract 22-C-00015 Kennedy Boulevard Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation by CIPP, between the City of Tampa and Veit National Corporation, provides a decrease of $510,355.22 and final payment in the amount of $10,000 for use by the Wastewater Department within the Wastewater Bonds - Series 2022 Capital Projects Fund.

Spending authorized: $10,000
Spending reduced: $510,355

Funding sources

$510,355.22Wastewater Bonds - Series 2022 Capital Projects FundWastewater Capital CostsImprov Other Than BldgsKennedy Boulevard Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation by CIPP41152.243200.563001.1002424Expenditure Decrease
$10,000Wastewater Bonds - Series 2022 Capital Projects FundWastewater Capital CostsImprov Other Than BldgsKennedy Boulevard Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation by CIPP41152.243200.563001.1002424Expenditure

Background

Contract Title: 22-C-00015 Kennedy Blvd Gravity Sewer Rehabilitation by CIPP a. Address of Project: West Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa.
Contractor/Firm: Veit National Corporation
Business Case: • This project provides for the rehabilitation of approximately 8,371 linear feet of 8-inch diameter, 342 linear feet of 10-inch diameter and 1605 linear feet of 15-inch diameter gravity sewers with a cured-in-place pipe liner and rehabilitation of 37 manholes. Services include detuberculation, cleaning and inspection, sewage bypass pumping, re-establishing service connections, maintenance of traffic, lateral grouting, manhole rehabilitation and surface restoration as necessary.
Equal Business Opportunity: The Prime Contractor has elected not to utilize City-certified firms for this change order due to requirements imposed by the surety company issuing the change order

b. Number of bidders/submitters: N/A c. Names of bidders/submitters: Veit National Corporation d. Dollar amount: • The Original Contract Amount was $854,155.00 • This Change Order# 1 Final is a credit to the City with $510,355.22 which will bring the new total for the Contract to $343,799.78 e. Why the awardee was selected: N/A

Supporting documents

40 File No. INF26-26357

Resolution approving an Agreement for Design-Build initial services in the amount of $734,000 between the City of Tampa and Skanska USA Building, Inc. in connection with Contract 25-C-00022 K-Bar Park Design-Build.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution provides funding in the total amount of $734,000 for design-build services for the K-Bar Ranch Park project within the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund.

Spending authorized: $734,000

Funding sources

$734,000Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects - Pay GoParks Capital Project ManagementProfessional Services CapitalK-Bar Ranch Park 31400.225800.560005.1002716Expenditure

Background

Contract Title: 25-C-00022 K-Bar Park Design-Build a. Address of Project: Paddock View Drive, Tampa, FL 33647 b. Number of bidders/submitters: 8 c. Names of bidders/submitters: • Bandes Construction Company, Inc.
Contractor/Firm: Skanska USA Building, Inc.
Business Case: This agreement is for the Initial pre-construction services for the construction of a new neighborhood park facility for northeast Tampa neighborhoods . There are few City park facilities in this area of the City, which has seen a lot of growth, and this park will help address that deficit.
Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Skanska USA Building, Inc the prime contractor, is committed to utilizing 4 city-certified firms for subcontracting.
Sustainability and Resiliency: The park has already added significant tree count to the City within the last year. The park design is anticipated to provide a natural, wooded buffer along several sides of the perimeter, provide significant open lawn and landscape areas for water infiltration and water quality enhancement, and provide habitat for gopher tortoise.
Community Engagement: the Parks and Recs Department will assist the Design Build Team communication efforts to ensure involvement and engagement of stakeholders.
Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.

• Kimmins Contracting Corp.

• Legacy Sports Construction LLC • LEMA Construction & Developers, Inc. (LEMA Construction, Inc.) • Phinazee Construction and Consulting Services, Inc.

• SCG Fields, LLC • Skanska USA Building, Inc.

• The A.D. Morgan Corporation d. Dollar amount: $734,000.00 e. Why the awardee was selected: Selected via Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act Selection Committee

b. Placemaking: K-Bar Ranch Park c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 365 consecutive calendar days from Initial Agreement NTP through the Completion of Pre-Construction.[SR1.1][MB1.2] • The e-Builder project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.

Supporting documents

41 File No. INF26-26417

Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving a First Amendment to an Agreement relating to the formation and operation of the Tampa Bay Regional Infrastructure Accelerator with the Tampa Bay Partnership Regional Research and Educational Foundation, Inc.

Item details

Financial impact

That the First Amendment to the Agreement Relating to the Formation and Operation of the Tampa Bay Regional Infrastructure Accelerator between the Tampa Bay Partnership Regional Research and Educational Foundation, Inc., and the City of Tampa is approved, providing for the reimbursement for the amount of $200,000 within the Local Option Gas Tax Fund for use by the Mobility Department.

Spending authorized: $200,000

Funding sources

$200,000Local Option Gas TaxTSS - Transportation DivisionOther-Contractual Services10200.243100.534007Expenditure

Background

Whereas Build America Bureau’s Regional Infrastructure Accelerator program is a U.S.

Department of Transportation initiative designed to speed the development and delivery of transformative transportation projects; and on December 5, 2024, the City Council of the City of Tampa approved Resolution No. 2024-1092, approving an Agreement Relating to the Formation and Operation of the Tampa Bay Regional Infrastructure Accelerator with Tampa Bay Partnership Regional Research and Education Foundation, Inc., (the “Agreement”); and the City and Tampa Bay Partnership Regional Research and Educational Foundation, Inc., desire to amend the terms of the Agreement to reflect the administrative procedures of Tampa Bay Partnership Regional Research and Educational Foundation, Inc., relating to reimbursement for services under the Agreement; and it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Tampa to enter into this First Amendment with Tampa Bay Partnership Regional Research and Educational Foundation, Inc.

Supporting documents

42 File No. INF26-26423

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $100,000 for the Operating Debt Expenses for use by the Water Department within the Consumer Services Fund.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution appropriates funds in the amount of $100,000 from fund balance for operating debt expenses for use by the Water Department within the Consumer Services Fund.

Funding sources

$100,000Consumer Services FundWater Distribution BillingInt Earng-Pooled Cash50300.245000.361101Revenue Increase
$100,000Consumer Services FundWater Distribution BillingInterest-Deposits50300.245000.572005Expenditure Increase

Background

The Water Department rents out portable water meters to its customers. Due to the high cost of replacing a portable water meter, the Water Department requires a deposit. Customers are also required to pay a deposit whenever they open a new utility account. Any monies received in the form of a deposit requires earned interest to be paid to the customer.

This resolution appropriates interest earnings in the total amount of $100,000 to cover the costs of interest on portable meters and customer deposits.

Supporting documents

Finance Committee

43 File No. F26-25986

Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2026-352 and approving Main Subscription Terms and Conditions between the City of Tampa and BitSight Technologies, Inc. for the provision of Services and Products Related to the Assessment and Management of Information Security Risk for use by the Technology and Innovation Department.

Item details

Background

Pursuant to Resolution No. 2026-352, passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Tampa on May 7, 2026, the City Council approved a Main Subscription Terms and Conditions between the City of Tampa and BitSight Technologies, Inc. for the provision of services and products related to the assessment and management of information security risk for use by the Technology and Innovation Department and a Sales Quote Terms and Conditions with Optiv Security Inc., a distributor, for the purchase of the BitSight Technologies, Inc. products and services. It is necessary to rescind Resolution No. 2026-352 as Optiv Security Inc. has declined to sign the Sales Quote Terms and Conditions as approved by the resolution.

The City of Tampa continues to desire to enter a Main Subscription Terms and Conditions with BitSight Technologies, Inc. for its products and services with the purchase made through SHI International Corp. which has no additional terms and conditions for the sale.

There was no EBO Participation as this is not a purchase.

Supporting documents

44 File No. F26-26048

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Humana Group Medicare Advantage Agreement between the City of Tampa and Humana Insurance Company for the provision of a Medicare Advantage Local PPO Plan Benefits Package with a separate Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Plan, a Medicare National ESA Plan PPO Benefits Package with a separate Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Plan, and Humana's Group Medicare Performance Guarantee for 2027 for Medicare eligible retirees and their eligible dependents of the City of Tampa; authorizing the Mayor to execute said Amendment No. 3 to the Humana Group Medicare Advantage Agreement and Humana's Group Medicare Performance Guarantee Agreement for 2027.

Item details

Background

It is recommended that the City approve Amendment No. 3 to the Humana Group Medicare Advantage Agreement between the City of Tampa and Humana Insurance Company for the provision of a Medicare Advantage Local PPO Plan Benefits Package with a separate Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Plan, a Medicare National ESA Plan PPO Benefits Package with a separate Humana Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Plan, and Humana’s Group Medicare Performance Guarantee Agreement for 2027.

Supporting documents

45 File No. F26-26051

Resolution approving the renewal of an Agreement between the City of Tampa and Mainzer Management, Inc. dba Techstaff and an Agreement between the City of Tampa and Personnel Solutions Plus, LLC, without a price escalation, for the furnishing of Professional, Technical and Specialized Administrative Staffing Services in the estimated amount of $1,000,000 managed by the Human Resources & Talent Development Department, for use by various Departments.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution approves the renewal of the Agreements between the City and Mainzer Management, Inc. dba Techstaff and Personnel Solutions Plus, LLC for the furnishing of Professional, Technical and Specialized Administrative Staffing Services and provides an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over a 12-month term, managed by the Human Resources & Talent Development Department, for use by various Departments, subject to annual appropriation, and controlled by requisition.

Various Funds - Various Departments - Temp Personnel Contractual
Services $1,000,000 FY2027 (Estimated Expenditure) subject to annual appropriation,
controlled by requisition

Background

It is recommended that the City renew its existing agreements with Mainzer Management, Inc. dba Techstaff and Personnel Solutions Plus LLC for the provision of Professional, Technical, and Specialized Administrative Staffing Services for use by the Human Resources and Talent Development Department for additional one-year terms. The existing agreements were made November 2024. The agreements are in their initial terms.

Mainzer Management, Inc. dba Techstaff and Personnel Solutions Plus LLC provides excellent service, quality of product and performance. The Human Resources and Talent Development Department has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the agreement for an additional one-year period. Mainzer Management, Inc.

dba Techstaff and Personnel Solutions Plus LLC has agreed to renew Professional, Technical, and Specialized Administrative Staffing Services.

Equal Business Opportunity: One of the prime contracts, Mainzer Management, Inc. dba Techstaff is certified small local business enterprise (SLBE).

Supporting documents

46 File No. F26-26054

Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving an Affiliation Agreement between the City of Tampa and the University of South Florida Board of Trustees for Student Internship Placement; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date. Memorandum from Brad L. Baird, Infrastructure and Mobility Administrator, requesting that said agenda item be continued to September 3, 2026.

Item details

Financial impact

Plus $15,250 in future-year amounts subject to annual Council approval.

Funding sources

$7,625Local Option Gas TaxTSS - Transportation DivisionTemp Personnel-Contractual ServicesFY27 · 10200.243100.534008subject to annual appropriationsubject to annual appropriation
$7,625Water - OperationsWater Department EngineeringOther-Professional ServicesFY27 · 40400.244800.531002subject to annual appropriationsubject to annual appropriation

Background

Supporting documents

47 File No. F26-26211

Resolution approving two Ordering Documents, Number US-21669702 for the renewal of Oracle Mission Critical Support and Contract Order Reference 1224243192.a1, 1224243548.a1 to renew EDU Cloud Applications Learning Subscriptions under the Public Sector Agreement No. US-CSA-2635540, as amended, between the City of Tampa and Oracle America, Inc. in the estimated amount of $135,512.75 for use by the Technology and Innovation Department; authorizing the Mayor to execute said Ordering Documents.

Item details

Financial impact

This Resolution approves Ordering Documents, Number US-21669702 for the renewal of Oracle Mission Critical Support and Contract Order Reference 1224243192.a1, 1224243548.a1 for the renewal of EDU Cloud Applications Learning Subscriptions under the Public Sector Agreement No. US-CSA-2635540, as amended, subject to annual appropriation, in the estimated cost of $135,512.75 for use by the Technology and Innovation Department from the General Fund.

Spending authorized (FY26): $135,513

Funding sources

$135,512.75General FundTechnology Business ApplicationsOther-Professional ServicesFY26 · 01100.242600.531002Estimated Expenditure

Background

It is necessary to amend Public Sector Agreement for Oracle Cloud Services (Agreement No. US-CSA-2635540), to execute two Ordering Documents, Contract Order Reference 1224243192.a1, 1224243548.a1 to renew EDU Cloud Applications Learning Subscriptions for a one-year term, effective September 1, 2026, and to renew Oracle Mission Critical Support Ordering Document No. US-21669702 for a one-year term, effective August 25, 2026.

Equal Business Opportunity: There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under a US-CSA-2635540.

Supporting documents

48 File No. F26-26352

Resolution authorizing a compromise, settlement by the city of Tampa in the amount of one hundred thirty thousand dollars ($130,000.00) of the lawsuit Tausha Marie Miera v. City of Tampa, Case No. 25-CA-002204, in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution authorizes payment of a settlement in the amount of $130,000 to be paid by the Human Resources and Talent Development Department / Risk and Insurance Division from the Insurance Fund.

Spending authorized: $130,000

Funding sources

$130,000InsuranceHuman Resources - Risk Claims Non DepartmentalSelf Insurance Expenses01200.237200.545002Expenditure

Background

This case arose from a trip and fall accident on the City-owned sidewalk on the northeast corner of the intersection at Bayshore Blvd. and Dakota Ave. Ms. Tausha Miera was a US Postal Service carrier walking on her delivery route when she stepped on a significant depression in the sidewalk resulting in a fall. She suffered personal injuries which are permanent, and alleges she lost wages and the ability to earn income.

Supporting documents

49 File No. F26-26362

Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Memorandum of Understanding with CAPA Strategies, LLC, doing business as Climate Adaptation Planning Analytics, for participation in the 2026 Urban Heat Island Mapping Project.

Item details

Background

Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with CAPA Strategies, LLC will allow the City to participate in the 2026 Urban Heat Island Mapping Project and obtain localized heat data to identify heat-vulnerable areas and guide future heat mitigation, tree canopy, cooling, and infrastructure planning.

Supporting documents

50 File No. F26-26391

Resolution making certain changes in the Budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $250,334 within the General Fund, Construction Services Enhancement Fund, Water Operations Fund, Wastewater Operations Fund, and Solid Waste Operations Fund for realigning Accela software reimbursement appropriations.

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution realigns revenue and expense appropriations totaling $250,334, within the General Fund, Construction Services Enhancement Fund, Water Operations Fund, Wastewater Operations Fund, and Solid Waste Operations Fund for Accela software cost reimbursement purposes. The net reduction of ($94,466) in revenue transfer appropriations within the General Fund is being offset through decreased Non-Department operating expenditure appropriations.

Reallocated: $250,334

Funding sources

$118,392General FundNon Departmental AdminTransfer From CSD Customer Service Enhancement Fund01100.220900.381105Revenue Decrease
$3,853General FundNon Departmental AdminTransfer From Water Operations01100.220900.381404Revenue Increase
$26,848General FundNon Departmental AdminTransfer from Wastewater Operations01100.220900.381410Revenue Increase
$6,775General FundNon Departmental AdminTransfer From Solid Waste Operations01100.220900.381414Revenue Decrease
$94,466General FundCitywide Software LicensesComputers-Repair and Maintenance01100.220902.546002Expenditure Decrease
$118,392Construction Services Customer Services Enhancement FundDGM-Construction Services DivisionComputers-Repair and Maintenance10500.228901.546002Expenditure Increase
$118,392Construction Services Customer Services Enhancement FundDGM-Construction Services DivisionTransfer To General Fund10500.228901.591011Expenditure Decrease
$3,853Water - OperationsWater Department AdministrationComputers-Repair and Maintenance40400.244400.546002Expenditure Decrease
$3,853Water - OperationsWater Department AdministrationTransfer To General Fund40400.244400.591011Expenditure Increase
$26,848Wastewater - OperationsWastewater Engineering AdministrationOther-Supplies & Materials41000.243500.552004Expenditure Decrease
$26,848Wastewater - OperationsWastewater Engineering AdministrationTransfer To General Fund41000.243500.591011Expenditure Increase
$6,775Solid Waste - OperationsSolid Waste AdministrationComputers-Repair and Maintenance41400.239400.546002Expenditure Increase
$6,775Solid Waste - OperationsSolid Waste AdministrationTransfer To General Fund41400.239400.591011Expenditure Decrease

Background

On June 18, 2026, City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-512 approving a five-year contract for the Accela software. The contract is budgeted within the General Fund, even though several non-General Fund departments also use the software. To ensure proper cost allocation, the City included budgeted transfers from these departments to reimburse the General Fund for their usage; however, these transfers were originally based on estimated amounts.

This resolution adjusts revenue and expense appropriations totaling $250,334, within the General Fund, Construction Services Enhancement Fund, Water Operations Fund, Wastewater Operations Fund, and Solid Waste Operations Fund to reflect first-year Accela costs, consistent with the contract. The net reduction of ($94,466) in revenue transfer appropriations within the General Fund is being offset through decreased Non-Department operating expenditure appropriations.

Supporting documents

Development and Economic Opportunity Committee

51 File No. DEO26-23534

Item details

Financial impact

This resolution provides for the realignment of $4,254,558 from all of the respective Community Redevelopment Area Funds to properly account for reimbursements of salaries and operating expenses as reductions to the originally booked expense and not as transfers in and out.

Spending authorized: $8,509,116

Funding sources

$99,557General FundCRA AdministrationTransfer from CRA Central Park01100.213801.381618Revenue reduction
$664,897General FundCRA AdministrationTransfer From CRA Channel District01100.213801.381619Revenue reduction
$1,478,316General FundCRA AdministrationTransfer From CRA Core01100.213801.381621Revenue reduction
$178,471General FundCRA AdministrationTransfer from CRA Drew Park01100.213801.381623Revenue reduction
$722,363General FundCRA AdministrationTransfer From CRA East Tampa01100.213801.381624Revenue reduction
$110,075General FundCRA AdministrationTransfer From CRA Tampa Heights Riverfront01100.213801.381625Revenue reduction
$210,837General FundCRA AdministrationTransfer From CRA Ybor01100.213801.381626Revenue reduction
$104,003General FundCRA AdministrationTransfer From CRA Ybor II01100.213801.381627Revenue reduction
$478,337General FundCRA AdministrationTransfer from CRA West Tampa01100.213801.381628Revenue reduction
$177,702General FundPolice SSD / Mental Health UnitTransfer From CRA East Tampa01100.230400.381624Revenue reduction
$20,000General FundNeighborhood EnhancementTransfer From CRA Ybor01100.220700.381626Revenue reduction
$10,000General FundNeighborhood EnhancementTransfer From CRA Ybor II01100.220700.381627Revenue reduction
$3,822,228General FundCRA Administration Contra ExpensesCRA Contra Expense Personnel01100.213833.510099Expense reduction
$432,330General FundCRA Administration Contra ExpensesCRA Contra Expense Operating01100.213833.531099Expense reduction
$99,557Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Central ParkCRA AdministrationTransfer To General Fund61800.213801.591011Expenditure reduction
$99,557.00Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Central ParkCRA AdministrationOther-Professional Services61800.213801.531002Expenditure
$664,897Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Channel DistrictCRA AdministrationTransfer To General Fund61900.213801.591011Expenditure reduction
$664,897Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Channel DistrictCRA AdministrationOther-Professional Services61900.213801.531002Expenditure
$1,478,316Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - CoreCRA AdministrationTransfer To General Fund62100.213801.591011Expenditure reduction
$1,478,316Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - CoreCRA AdministrationOther-Professional Services62100.213801.531002Expenditure
$178,471Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Drew ParkCRA AdministrationTransfer To General Fund62300.213801.591011Expenditure reduction
$178,471Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Drew ParkCRA AdministrationOther-Professional Services62300.213801.531002Expenditure
$722,363Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - East TampaCRA AdministrationTransfer To General Fund62400.213801.591011Expenditure reduction
$722,363Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - East TampaCRA AdministrationOther-Professional Services62400.213801.531002Expenditure
$177,702Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - East TampaCRA Law EnforcementTransfer To General Fund62400.213813.591011Expenditure reduction
$177,702Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - East TampaCRA Law EnforcementOther-Professional Services62400.213813.531002Expenditure
$110,075Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Tampa Heights RiverfrontCRA AdministrationTransfer To General Fund62500.213801.591011Expenditure reduction
$110,075Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Tampa Heights RiverfrontCRA AdministrationOther-Professional Services62500.213801.531002Expenditure
$210,837Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - YborCRA AdministrationTransfer To General Fund62600.213801.591011Expenditure reduction
$210,837Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - YborCRA AdministrationOther-Professional Services62600.213801.531002Expenditure
$20,000Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - YborCRA Code EnforcementTransfer To General Fund62600.213812.591011Expenditure reduction
$20,000Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - YborCRA Code EnforcementOther-Professional Services62600.213812.531002Expenditure
$104,003Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Ybor IICRA AdministrationTransfer To General Fund62700.213801.591011Expenditure reduction
$104,003Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Ybor IICRA AdministrationOther-Professional Services62700.213801.531002Expenditure
$10,000Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Ybor IICRA Code EnforcementTransfer To General Fund62700.213812.591011Expenditure reduction
$10,000Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) - Ybor IICRA Code EnforcementOther-Professional Services62700.213812.531002Expenditure
$478,337West Tampa CRA FundCRA AdministrationTransfer To General Fund62800.213801.591011Expenditure reduction
$478,337West Tampa CRA FundCRA AdministrationOther-Professional Services62800.213801.531002Expenditure

4 account codes could not be matched to the City's chart of accounts.

Background

During the review of the FY2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, a comment was received by a Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) reviewer regarding the transfers from the Community Redevelopment Agency fiduciary funds to the General Fund.

"Reimbursements should not be displayed in the financial statements as transfers. The disclosure makes it appear as though reimbursements are reported as transfers.

Reimbursements should be treated as a reduction to the originally booked expense/expenditure and therefore would not be reported as an item in the external financial statements ". [GASB-S34:112b(2)]. The accounting department has updated their treatment of these particular transfers in the external financial statements for FY2025 and is now adjusting the transfers that have been made in FY2026.

Instead of recording services performed by the General Fund (primarily staff expenses) for the CRA as a revenue, the General Fund will record receiving reimbursement as a contra-expense (or negative expense). The reason for this is to prevent the City's annual financials from recording the same expense twice: once within the General Fund and again within the various CRA funds. This has a neutral impact on both the financial standings/report for both entities.

CRA Director Cedric McCray brief the CRA Board during the July 2026 meeting on this topic.

Supporting documents

52 File No. DEO26-26419

Item details

Background

Tampa Electric Company has requested a temporary easement from the City of Tampa for the provision of electrical service over, across, under and through City-owned property located at 2609 N. Rome Avenue. The project will bring electrical service to the site to serve the future development.

The City is willing to grant this temporary easement under the terms and conditions stated in the Grant of Temporary Utility Easement.

Supporting documents

53 File No. DEO26-26420

Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Grant of Utility Easement in favor of Tampa Electric Company for the provision of electrical service to City-owned property located at 1701 19th Street, Tampa, Florida.

Item details

Background

Tampa Electric Company has requested an easement from the City of Tampa for the provision of electrical service over, across, under and through City-owned property located at 1701 19th Street.

The City is willing to grant this easement under the terms and conditions stated in the Grant of Utility Easement.

Supporting documents

54 File No. PH26-26057

Resolution calling for a public hearing on October 1, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter, in City Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602, upon a request by the City of Tampa Mobility Department to displace vitrified brick streets and associated granite curbs within the public right-of-way portions of E. Twiggs Street (lying North of E. Madison Street, South of E. Zack Street, East of N. Tampa Street West of N. Florida Avenue), in the City of Tampa, Florida; the same being more fully described herein; providing for notice.

Item details

Background

Whereas, pursuant to Section 22-305 of the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, the City of Tampa, a governmental agency, or a third party may request to impact or remove vitrified brick streets located outside of a local historic district; and Section 22-305 requires public hearing to be held for the City Council of the City of Tampa’s consideration and review of the need to impact the vitrified street and any alternatives to the impact; and this Resolution is scheduling a public hearing to allow the public and the affected property owners an opportunity to be heard.

Supporting documents

55 File No. DE1-26-136-C

Petition for Review filed by Alex Rios, applicant, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the Zoning Administrator, DE1-26-136, pertaining to the property located at 205 W Ross Avenue. (Review hearing to be scheduled on October 15 , 2026 at 1:30 p.m.).

Supporting documents

DE1-26-136-C - PETITION FOR REVIEW APPLICATION.PDF

56 File No. DE1-26-130-C

Petition for Review filed by Jamco Tampa, Inc, owner, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the Zoning Administrator, DE1-26-130, pertaining to the property located at 1905 W Kathleen Street. (Review hearing to be scheduled on October 15 , 2026 at 1:30 p.m.).

Supporting documents

DE1-26-130-C - PETITION FOR REVIEW APPLICATION.PDF

57 File No. VEN26-64-C

Petition for Review filed by Accardi Jackson Street Development LLC, applicant/owner, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the Zoning Administrator, VEN26-64, pertaining to the property located at 601 East Jackson Street. (Review hearing to be scheduled on November 5, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.).

Supporting documents

VEN26-64-C - PETITION FOR REVIEW APPLICATION.PDF

58 File No. VEN26-65-C

Petition for Review filed by Accardi Jackson Street Development LLC, applicant/owner, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the Zoning Administrator, VEN26-65, pertaining to the property located at 609 East Cumberland Avenue. (Review hearing to be scheduled on November 5, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.).

Supporting documents

VEN26-65-C - PETITION FOR REVIEW APPLICATION.PDF

10:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS – SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (Items 59 through 62) (Non-Quasi-Judicial proceedings)

59 File No. E2026-8

CH 26.5 (Hurtak no) - An Ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, deleting, In Its entirety, the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Articles I, II and III of Chapter 26.5, Equal Business Opportunity Program; adopting revised Articles I, II, and III of Chapter 26.5, renaming Equal Business Opportunity to Strategic Business Development.

Item details

Background

The Legislature of the State of Florida has, in Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, Municipalities, conferred upon local governments the authority to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizenry. Tampa City Council has determined that it is in the public interest to amend Articles I, II, and III of Chapter 26.5, Equal Business Opportunity Program, to promote efficient administration and update the provisions of the Strategic Business Development (f/k/a Equal Business Opportunity Program) to reflect current practices.

Supporting documents

60 File No. VAC-26-08

(UNAN) - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning a portion of 43rd Street right-of-way located North of Ellicott Street and James Elementary School, South of Shadowlawn Avenue, East of 40th Street and Gary Adult High School, and West of 47th Street, as dedicated by the Plat of Revised Map of Rubensteins Subdivision, in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, and as more fully described in Section 2 hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions and restrictions as more particularly set forth herein; providing for enforcement and penalties for violations; providing for definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts; providing for severability; providing an effective date. (Title of said substitute ordinance) (Substitute ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning a portion of 43rd Street right-of-way located North of Ellicott Street and James Elementary School, South of Shadowlawn Avenue, East of 40th Street and Gary Adult High School, and West of 47th Street, as dedicated by the Plat of Revised Map of Rubensteins Subdivision, in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, and as more fully described in Section 2 hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions and restrictions as more particularly set forth herein; providing for enforcement and penalties for violations; providing for definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts.

Item details

Land use details

Overlay district: East Tampa

Staff findings: Right of way is currently improved.

Supporting documents

📋 Updated by Addendum — see Addendum for details

61 File No. HTX26-25646

(UNAN; Viera absent at vote) - An Ordinance approving an historic preservation property tax exemption application relative to the restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation of certain property owned by 905 N. Florida Ave Property Owner LLC, a Florida limited liability company, located at 905 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida, a local historic landmark, based upon certain findings; providing for notice to the property appraiser of Hillsborough County.

Item details

Background

Historic Preservation Property Tax Exemption relative to the restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation of certain property located at 905 N. Florida Avenue in the Historic District.

Supporting documents

62 File No. E2026-8

CH 11 & 18 (UNAN) - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida requiring City Council to be provided notice of any changes to the Executive Order setting standards for triennial updates to the respective public safety master plans of the Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith.

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Background

A strategic plan (Master Plan) provides a reasonable and attainable roadmap for current and future decision makers with prioritizing needs and developing a better understanding of legitimate first responder goals. It is the desire of City Council to formalize the process for presenting the respective Master Plans. The Mayor of the City of Tampa has drafted an Executive Order to clarify and provide greater structure to the process of creating a Master Plan. Tampa City Council will consider a Resolution for the same purposes as provided for in the Mayor’s Executive Order. And City Council has determined that enactment of this Ordinance will assure that it is put on notice of any changes to the Executive Order issued by the Mayor regarding the Master Plan.

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📋 Updated by Addendum — see Addendum for details

10:00 A.M. - Public Hearings – Second Reading on Proposed Ordinances

63 File No. REZ-26-10

(UNAN) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2111 East Busch Boulevard, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification CG (Commercial General) to CI (Commercial Intensive).

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Land use details

Zoning: CG → CI
Future land use: CC-35
Neighborhood associations: Temple Crest Civic Association, Inc; Hyde Park Spanishtown Creek Civic; Association; 345 Bayshore Condominium Association; Tampa Overlook Neighborhood Association; Sulphur Springs Action League, Inc

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the application and found the request CONSISTENT with the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances.

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64 File No. REZ-26-12

(UNAN) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 1704 West North B Street, 202, 220 and 210 North Rome Avenue, 1701 and 1711 West North A Street, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification IG (Industrial General) to CI (Commercial Intensive).

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Zoning: IG → CI
Future land use: GMU-24
Overlay district: West Tampa
Neighborhood associations: Tampa Heights Civic Association, Inc; Tampa Heights Civic Association Land Use Committee; Residents of Adalee Street; One Laurel Place; Informed Neighbor; Tampa Overlook Neighborhood Association; Bowman Heights; VM Ybor Neighborhood Association & Crimewatch; Ybor Heights Neighborhood Association and Watch Group; Riverside Heights Civic Association

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the application and found the request CONSISTENT with the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances.

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65 File No. REZ-26-14

(UNAN) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 1732 West Saint Louis Street, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RS-50 (Residential Single Family) to PD [Planned Development (Residential, Single Family Semi-Detached)].

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Zoning: RS-50 → PD
Future land use: Residential-35
Overlay district: West Tampa
Neighborhood associations: Old West Tampa Neighborhood Association & Crimewatch; West Tampa CRA Community Advisory Committee; North Hyde Park Civic Association Neighborhood Crime Watch; Bowman Heights Neighborhood Watch; Boman Heights

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations.

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66 File No. REZ-26-31

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Future land use: Urban Mixed Use-60
Overlay district: Kennedy Boulevard Corridor
Neighborhood associations: North Hyde Park Civic Association, Inc; West Tampa CRA Community Advisory Committee; SOHO Business Alliance; North Hyde Park Civic Ass. Neighborhood Crime Watch; North Hyde Park Alliance; Bowman Heights; West Riverfront Neighborhood Crimewatch, Inc; Armory Gardens Civic Association; Parkland Estates Civic Club, Inc; Historic Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, Inc

Waivers requested

Section 27-283.14: To reduce the required number of loading berths from 4 to 0.
Section 27-283.7: To reduce the required parking from 503 to 392 (22% reduction).
Section 27-284.2.5.(f).(10): Request to remove one nonhazardous Grand Live Oak (Tree #123, A 34” Live Oak rated C-8; as shown on the two reasonable reconfiguration design alternatives.
Section 27-243.(F).(2): Request to amend the placement of the streetscape trees to be in a 5’ x 10’ planter in the right of way and the planter offset from the curb 2’.
Section 27-2439(E)(4)(B)(2): To allow access to a local street greater than 100 feet of the intersection from Kennedy Boulevard (The N. Westland Avenue Driveway is located at 114 feet).
Section 27-284.3.1: Request to reduce the required 50% tree retention to 0% for a non-wooded lot over 1 acre.
Section 27-283.15: To allow loading maneuvering within the right-of-way.

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.

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67 File No. REZ-26-43

(UNAN; Young and Viera absent at vote) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 5024 North 30th Street in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to IG (Industrial General).

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Zoning: RS-50 → IG
Future land use: TU-24
Overlay district: East Tampa Overlay District
Neighborhood association: East Tampa 1 and Tampa Overlook Neighborhood Association

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the application and found the request CONSISTENT with the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances.

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68 File No. REZ-26-45

(UNAN; Young and Viera absent at vote) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2404 and 2408 Stuart Street, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) PD (Planned Development) to PD [Planned Development (Place of Religious Assembly)] and RS-50 (Residential Single-Family).

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Land use details

Zoning: PD → PD
Future land use: Residential-10
Neighborhood association: Palmetto Beach Community Association, Inc

Waivers requested

Section 27-272: To allow non-residential access to a local street (24th & Stuart Streets).
Section 27-246(e): To allow 50% grass parking spaces.
Section 13-161: To reduce required VUA buffer from 8’ to 3’ along 24th Street, and 8’ to 0’ along rear alley.
Section 27-272: To reduce required side yards from 40’ to 8’ along the south and from 40’ to 4’ along the north.
Section 13-161(e): To reduce required greenspace buffer from 8’ to 4’ along the west.
Section 13-161(e): Waiver of 132 SF of required green space, with payment of fee-in-lieu.
Section 27-324(1)(d)(1): To allow reduction of required solid waste buffer from 8’ to 4’.
Section 27-246(b)(1): To allow 69% compact car parking spaces.
Section 27-272: To allow signage in side yard with a 0’ setback.
Section 27-283.7: To reduce the required number of parking spaces from 36 to 23 (36% reduction).
Section 27-284.3.3.B: To reduce the required 10’ use landscape buffer to a 5’ use landscape buffer along the east boundary.
Section 27-132(b): To reduce the minimum lot size for a Place of Religious Assembly from 20,000 square feet to 18,704 square feet.
Section 27-284.3.3: To reduce the 10’ Landscape Buffer to 0’ along the north property boundary.
Section 27-284.3.3: To omit planting of 6 required VUA trees interior of the VUA and to pay into the Tree Trust Fund for the trees not planted.

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request INCONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. See findings from Development Coordination, Transportation and Natural Resources in the report below. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application and waivers requested, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet. These revisions will not resolve the issues of Transportation's inconsistent finding.

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69 File No. REZ-25-116

(UNAN; Young absent at vote) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 3101 North Florida Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) CI (Commercial Intensive) to PD [Planned Development, Storefront Residential/Commercial (All CN Uses)]; providing an effective date. Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Donald Davidson, Donald Alan Davidson, 3101 FLA LLC, and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-25-116 for the property located at 3101 North Florida Avenue; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the city of Tampa; directing the city clerk to file a copy of the fully executed bonus provision agreement in the official records of the city; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of ordinance).

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Land use details

Zoning: CI → PD
Future land use: Community Commercial-35
Overlay district: Tampa Heights
Neighborhood associations: Tampa Heights Civic Association; Tampa Heights Civic Association Land Use Committee; Residents of Adalee St; One Laurel Place; Informed Neighbor; Tampa Overlook Neighborhood Association; Bowman Heights; VM Ybor Neighborhood Association & Crimewatch; Ybor Heights Neighborhood Association and Watch Group; Riverside Heights Civic Association

Waivers requested

Section 27-284.3.3.C: Request to reduce the required 15’ use landscape buffer and 6’ tall masonry wall to a 5’ use landscape buffer and a 6’ wooden fence to the east abutting the residential lot.

Staff findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application and waivers requested, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.

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10:30 A.M. - Petitions to Vacate and Public Hearings on Legislative Matters

70 File No. BF26-25564

Public hearing on the proposed designation of a brownfield area for rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 376, Florida Statutes, upon an application from ACE Fletcher LLC, c/o Aureate Development LLC, for property consisting of one parcel generally located Northeast of the intersection of North 46th Street and East Fletcher Avenue consisting of approximately 62 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida. (Second public hearing scheduled for September 24, 2026 at 5:01 p.m.) Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, designating a brownfield area within the City of Tampa, Florida, upon application from Ace Fletcher LLC c/o Aureate Development LLC, for property consisting of one parcel generally located Northeast of the Intersection of North 46th Street and East Fletcher Avenue consisting of approximately 62 acres for the purpose of environmental rehabilitation and economic development.

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A resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, calling for public hearings on the proposed designation of a brownfield area for rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 376, Florida Statutes, upon an application from ACE Fletcher LLC, c/o Aureate Development LLC, for property consisting of one parcel generally located Northeast of the intersection of North 46th Street and East Fletcher Avenue consisting of approximately 62 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida; providing for notice; providing an effective date.

The contamination identified in soil and groundwater is commonly associated with the application of pesticides consistent with the property’s former use as a golf course. ACE Fletcher LLC, c/o Aureate Development LLC, must continue site investigation and conduct remediation for the redevelopment project. The property will be redeveloped for public university purposes consistent with the 2020-2030 Campus Development Master Plan, as amended, and the 2nd Amendment to Campus Development Agreement dated January 2, 2026, between the City of Tampa and The University of South Florida Board of Trustees.

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71 File No. DA26-25640

(Will Not be Heard) Public hearing relating to the Development Agreement for the Yards at 40th and Lake Project between the City of Tampa and the Yards at 40th and Lake, LLP, relating to the property generally located at 3710 N. 40th Street, 3708 N. 40th Street, 3706 N. 40th Street, 3902 E. Lake Avenue, 3705 N. 39th Street, and 3707N. 39th Street, bounded by E. Lake Avenue to the South, Lindell Avenue to the North, N. 39th Street to the West, and N. 40th Street to the East, Tampa, Florida 33610. Said public hearing will not be heard. On August 6, 2026, City Council adopted a resolution rescinding the resolution that had previously set said public hearing.

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The Yards at 40th and Lake is a proposed affordable housing development located on multiple parcels in the area bounded by East Lake Avenue, Lindell Avenue, North 39th Street, and North 40th Street in Tampa. The developer, The Yards at 40th and Lake, LLLP, plans to redevelop the site into a 96‑unit multifamily residential community. As part of the project, at least 10 percent of the units will be designated as affordable housing in accordance with Florida Statutes, supporting the City’s efforts to expand housing opportunities for income‑eligible residents.

The property is currently designated for Light Industrial use under the Comprehensive Plan and is zoned Industrial General. However, under Section 166.04151 of the Florida Statutes, the City has the authority to approve affordable housing developments on such sites without requiring a change to the underlying land use or zoning.

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72 File No. E2026-8

CH 24 Public hearing to consider the adoption of non-ad valorem assessment roll for a non-ad valorem assessment within the Downtown Area of the City of Tampa for the purpose of paying for enhanced services in said area including, but not limited to, safety, maintenance, marketing, business development, beautification, planning, urban design and transportation services, and related administrative costs. Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, adopting a non-ad valorem assessment roll for a non-ad valorem special assessment within the Downtown Special Services District of the City of Tampa as described herein, for the purpose of paying for the provision of certain enhanced services in said area during the 2027 Fiscal Year including, but not limited to marketing and business development, safety, maintenance, transportation and planning, beautification and urban design; specifying the unit of measurement and the amount of said assessment; specifying the number of years said assessment is to be levied; providing for annual approval and adjustments to the amount and unit of measurement of the assessment; specifying the services and administrative costs relating thereto to be paid from said assessment; making findings; authorizing and directing the Chair of the City Council to certify said assessment roll to the Hillsborough County Tax Collector; providing an effective date. (Resolution must be adopted during the public hearing.) Resolution approving a Downtown Special Assessment Services agreement between the City of Tampa and the Tampa Downtown Partnership, Inc., regarding the use of a non-ad valorem assessment within an area of the city known as the Downtown Special Services District ("Downtown"), for the provision of certain improvements and services within said area during the 2027 Fiscal Year; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. (Resolution must be adopted during the public hearing.).

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This Resolution requests that a public hearing be held on August 27, 2026 to consider the adoption of a FY2027 non-ad valorem assessment on properties located within the Downtown Special Services District. A public meeting is held annually to consider the adoption of this assessment, which will pay for the provision of certain enhanced services in the district including, but not limited to, safety, maintenance, marketing, beautification, transportation and related administrative costs.

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73 File No. E2026-8

CH 24 Public hearing to consider the adoption of non-ad valorem assessment roll for a non-ad valorem assessment within the Westshore Area of the City of Tampa for the purpose of paying for the provision of certain enhanced services in said area, including, but not limited to, transportation, marketing, and safety services, and related administrative costs. Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, adopting a non-ad valorem assessment roll for a non-ad valorem special assessment within the Westshore Special Services District of the City of Tampa as described herein, for the purpose of paying for the provision of certain enhanced services and improvements in said area during the 2027 Fiscal Year including transportation improvements, marketing, and security services; specifying the unit of measurement and the amount of said assessment; specifying the number of years said assessment is to be levied; providing for annual approval and adjustments to the amount and unit of measurement of the assessment; specifying the services and administrative costs to be paid from said assessment; making findings; authorizing and directing the Chair of the City Council to certify said assessment roll to the Hillsborough County Tax Collector; providing an effective date. (Resolution must be adopted during the public hearing.) Resolution approving a Westshore Special Assessment Services agreement between the City of Tampa and the Westshore Alliance, Inc., regarding the use of a non-ad valorem assessment within an area of the city known as the Westshore Special Service District ("Westshore") for the provision of certain improvements and services within said area during the 2027 Fiscal Year; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. (Resolution must be adopted during the public hearing.).

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Background

This Resolution requests that a public hearing be held on August 27, 2026 to consider the adoption of a FY2027 non-ad valorem assessment on properties located within the Westshore Special Services District. A public meeting is held annually to consider the adoption of this assessment, which will pay for the provision of certain enhanced services in the district including, but not limited to, transportation, marketing, safety and related administrative costs.

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74 File No. E2026-8

CH 24 Public hearing to consider the adoption of a non-ad valorem assessment roll for a non-ad valorem assessment within the Downtown and Ybor City areas of the City of Tampa for the purpose of paying a portion of the operating costs of the Tampa-Ybor Historic Electric Streetcar Project. Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, adopting a non-ad valorem assessment roll for a non-ad valorem special assessment within the Downtown and Ybor City areas of the City of Tampa as described herein for the purpose of paying a portion of the operating costs of the Tampa-Ybor Historic Electric Streetcar Project during the 2027 Fiscal Year; specifying the unit of measurement and the amount of said assessment; specifying the number of years said assessment is to be levied; providing for annual approval and adjustments to the amount and unit of measurement of the assessment; specifying the services and operating costs relating thereto to be paid from said assessment; making findings; authorizing and directing the Chair of the City Council to certify said assessment roll to the Hillsborough County Tax Collector; providing an effective date. (Resolution must be adopted during the public hearing.).

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Background

This Resolution requests that a public hearing be held on August 27, 2026 to consider the adoption of a FY2027 non-ad valorem assessment on properties located within the Tampa-Ybor Historic Electric Streetcar Special Services District. A public meeting is held annually to consider the adoption of this assessment, which will pay for a portion of the Streetcar project operating costs.

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75 File No. E2026-8

CH 24 Continued public hearing, from August 6, 2026, to consider the adoption of the annual Stormwater Service Assessment within the incorporated boundaries of the city of Tampa for the purpose of paying for the provision of stormwater management services in said area and to consider the adoption of the annual non-ad valorem assessment roll to be certified to the tax collector to bill for the non-ad valorem assessment. Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, relating to the provision of Stormwater Management Services provided by the City of Tampa's Stormwater Utility; imposing stormwater charges against developed property located in the stormwater service area for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2026; approving the stormwater roll; directing that the stormwater roll be certified to the Hillsborough County Tax Collector.

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Background

In accordance with section 403.0893, Florida Statutes, the City Council of the City of Tampa (“City Council”) adopted Ordinance 2003-0200 on August 7, 2003, authorizing and establishing procedures for the imposition and collection of stormwater assessments and stormwater fees to fund the City of Tampa’s (“City”) Stormwater Utility, and section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, provides that prior to the levy of such assessment, the City Council of the City of Tampa must adopt a non-ad valorem assessment roll at a public hearing. Section 21-129 of the City of Tampa Code requires that the City Council adopt an Annual Stormwater Resolution to approve the stormwater assessment roll each fiscal year in which the assessment is charged. Pursuant to Section 21-129 of the City of Tampa Code, the City Council shall provide notice and conduct a public hearing prior to the adoption of the Annual Stormwater Resolution. It is necessary to set a time and date to be able to advertise the public hearing for the City Council to consider the approval of the levy of such assessment and the adoption of an associated assessment roll.

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76 File No. E2026-8

CH 24 Continued public hearing, from August 6, 2026, to consider the adoption of the Stormwater Capital Improvement Assessment roll for the Central and Lower Basin Improvement Area within the incorporated boundaries of the city of Tampa for the purpose of paying for the provision of Stormwater Capital Improvement Projects in said area and to consider the adoption of the annual non-ad valorem assessment roll to be certified to the tax collector to bill for the non-ad valorem assessment. Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, relating to the Construction and Funding of Stormwater Improvements by the City of Tampa's Stormwater Utility; continuing imposition of stormwater capital improvement assessments against certain real property within the Central and Lower Basin Improvement area; approving the stormwater roll; establishing the lien associated therewith; directing that the stormwater roll be certified to the Hillsborough County Tax Collector.

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Background

In accordance with section 403.0893, Florida Statutes, the City Council of the City of Tampa (“City Council”) adopted Ordinance 2003-0200 on August 7, 2003, authorizing and establishing procedures for the imposition and collection of stormwater assessments and stormwater fees to fund the City of Tampa’s (“City”) Stormwater Utility. On July 14, 2016, pursuant to section 21-124 of the City’s Code of Ordinances (“City Code”), City Council adopted Initial Stormwater Resolution No. 2016-567, establishing the Central and Lower Basin Improvement Area. Pursuant to section 21-128 of the City Code, City Council adopted Final Stormwater Resolution No. 2016-706 on September 1, 2016, establishing the thirty (30) year Stormwater Improvement Assessment. Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, provides that prior to the levy of such assessments, the City Council must adopt a non-ad valorem assessment roll at a public hearing. Pursuant to Section 21-129 of City Code, City Council shall provide notice and conduct a public hearing prior to the adoption of the annual Resolution. It is necessary to set a time and date to be able to advertise the public hearing for the City Council to consider the approval of the levy of such assessment and the adoption of an associated assessment roll.

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77 File No. VAC-26-07

Public hearing on application by Jeffrey Mason requesting to vacate a portion of Church Ave (Formerly Williams St) and Alley lying North of Wisconsin Ave, South of Wyoming Ave, East of Grady Ave and West of Dale Mabry Hwy. - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning a portion of Church Avenue right-of-way and that alleyway located North of Wisconsin Avenue, South of Wyoming Avenue, East of Grady Avenue, and West of Dale Mabry Highway, as dedicated by the Plat of Interbay, in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, and as more fully described in Section 2 hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions and restrictions as more particularly set forth herein; providing for enforcement and penalties for violations; providing for definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts.

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Staff findings: Right of way is currently improved.

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📋 Updated by Addendum — see Addendum for details

Ordinances Presented for First Reading Consideration

78 File No. E2026-8

CH 2, 14 & 16 - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, relating to omitting any reference to firearms in deference to the preemption requirement of Florida Statute 790.33; making revisions to City of Tampa Code Chapter 14 (Offenses); repealing Section 14-111; Chapter 2 (Administration); amending Section 2-404; Chapter 16 (Parks and Recreation); amending Section 16-21 of Ordinances providing for severability; repealing all ordinances in conflict.

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Background

City Council has conducted duly noticed public hearings as required by law, at which hearings all parties in interest and citizens were afforded notice and the opportunity to be heard.

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Staff Reports and Unfinished Business

79 File No. Administration Update

Administration Update.

80 File No. DEO26-26571

Development and Funding Agreement by and between the City of Tampa, Florida, Hillsborough County, Florida, and Tampa Bay Rays, LLC.

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📋 Updated by Addendum — see Addendum for details

81 File No. DEO26-26431

(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution approving an Assignment and First Amendment to Housing Program Funds Agreement by and between the City of Tampa, ALGO -FL LLC, and TAC Tampa, LLC, providing for a loan in the amount of $5,000,000 to provide partial funding for construction of affordable rental housing units at 103 W. Henry Avenue, and 5802 and 5804 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida; assigning the funds agreement to TAC Tampa, LLC and providing for an assumption agreement, and amending the reimbursement schedule and performance measures; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to said Assignment and First Amendment.

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Financial impact

TBD

Background

As part of its budget for Fiscal Year 2024, the City of Tampa (“City”) has allocated up to $5,000,000 to provide funding in support of the development and preservation of affordable housing in the City. The proposal of ALGO-FL, LLC (“ALGO”) for development, construction and leasing of a multi-family, rental housing development located at 103 W. Henry Ave., and 5802 and 5804 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, consisting of 52 rental units, 26 of which shall be occupied by households with incomes that do not exceed 80% Area Median Income (AMI), was selected by the City in response to the City’s Request for Application (“RFA”) for Multi-Family Rental Development, City and ALGO entered into that certain Housing Program Funds Agreement, dated December 5, 2024 (“Agreement”) providing for the funding by the City in the amount not to exceed $5,000,000.00 to provide partial funding for the development and construction of the District Union project, a 52-unit, mixed income, rental housing development to be located at 103 W. Henry Avenue and N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida (the “Project”);

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82 File No. INF26-26401

(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution approving a Design-Build Services Agreement with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP-2) for Contract 24-C-09001-GMP02 FY24 Citywide Distribution Watermain Improvements Design-Build between the City of Tampa and Kimmins Contracting Corp., in the amount of $9,825,392.59; authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. Memorandum from Brad L. Baird, Administrator of Infrastructure and Mobility, requesting that said agenda item be continued to September 3, 2026.

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Financial impact

Spending authorized: $9,825,393

Funding sources

$9,825,392.59Water - Renewal & ReplacementWater Capital Costs DistributionImprov Other Than BldgsCitywide WM Replacements - Ph 240700.244600.563001.1001206Expenditure

Background

Contract Title: 24-C-09001; FY 24 Citywide Distribution Watermain Improvements Design-Build a. Dollar amount: $9,825,392.59 b. Why the awardee was selected: Selected Pursuant to FS 287.055 CCNA.
Contractor/Firm: Kimmins Contracting Corp.
Business Case: Project scope includes coordination and scheduling during the permitting and design phase, cost estimating, construction engineering and inspection (CEI), public relations, administering subcontracts and all related work required for a completed project.
Sustainability and Resiliency: Project provides for construction and public relations for various non-contiguous distribution water infrastructure improvements throughout the City’s water service area.
Community Engagement: The CAD Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CAD-CEI) team will assist the Contractor in the communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.

Services will be provided under a task order contract for a guaranteed negotiated maximum price (GMP).

4.Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: The 17.4% subcontract goal for this contract was originally calculated and subsequently confirmed by the Goal Set Review Committee.

b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 309 consecutive calendar days.

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83 File No. MAM26-25641

(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and Rogers Petroleum, Inc., based on current Port of Tampa, Florida average terminal rack prices published daily in Oil Price Information Services ("OPIS"), United Publications, for the furnishing of Fuel: Gasoline and Diesel (Bid Discount) (Re-Bid) in the estimated amount of $13,254,795.10 for use by the Logistics and Asset Management Department/Fleet Maintenance Division.

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Financial impact

This resolution renews an award between the City and Rogers Petroleum, Inc. for the furnishing of Fuel: Gasoline and Diesel (Bid Discount) (Re-Bid) in the estimated amount of $13,254,795.10, over a 24-month term, subject to annual appropriation, for use by various departments and shall be controlled by requisition.

$5,522,831.29 FY2027 (Estimated Expenditures) controlled by
requisition
$6,627,397.55 FY2028 (Estimated Expenditures) subject to annual appropriation, controlled
by requisition
$1,104,566.26 FY2029 (Estimated Expenditures) subject to annual appropriation, controlled
by requisition

Background

It is recommended that the City renews its existing award with Rogers Petroleum, Inc. for the provision of Fuel: Gasoline and Diesel (Bid Discount) (Re-Bid) for use by the Logistics and Asset Management Fleet Maintenance Division for an additional two-year term. The existing award was made on January 9, 2025. This award is in its original award term.

Rogers Petroleum, Inc. provides excellent service, quality of product and performance. The Logistics & Asset Management Fleet Maintenance Division has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the award for an additional two -year period.

Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Office: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one-year renewal contract is in compliance.

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84 File No. CM26-25628

Staff to return with a proposal for the next steps on moving the tree mitigation fee study forward.

Supporting documents

MEMO.FEELEY - 082726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM26-24877.PDF

85 File No. CM26-21078

Legal Department to present an ordinance implementing the notice provisions with a resolution/ordinance on the public safety master plan.

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ITEM 113 - DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED BY VIERA.PDF

86 File No. CM26-25618

Martin Shelby, City Council Attorney, to return with a resolution consistent with the decision of City Council on amendments to the Rules of Procedure. Resolution amending and restating the Rules of Procedure governing the meetings of the City Council of the City of Tampa, to primarily address public participation within the limited public forum created to conduct official public business.

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87 File No. CM26-24460

Chief Financial Officer to provide a report on the total deferred maintenance in the city. Memorandum from City Administration requesting that said agenda item be continued to October 1, 2026.

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Written Staff Reports - (to Be Received and Filed Without Discussion)

88 File No. CM26-26355

Legal Department and other staff, as necessary, to provide a written staff report on how the City of Tampa can opt-in to the Hillsborough County short-term rental ordinance to be considered by the Hillsborough County BOCC on September 2, 2026.

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89 File No. CM26-26513

Chief Financial Officer, with the permission of the Administration, to provide a written report of a list of the capital projects across the departments that have been withheld, that could be funded if the property tax amendment fails; if possible, for list to be provided to the City Council Budget meetings.

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90 File No. CM26-25340

Staff to provide a written report with an inventory of each existing City Master Plan and its age. Memorandum from City Administration requesting that said agenda item be continued to October 1, 2026.

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91 File No. CM26-26209

Staff to provide a written report and list of the developers that were chosen from the lottery for the Infill III Program, and how many lots each developer was awarded. Memorandum from Robert Scott, Director of Housing and Community Development, requesting that said agenda item be continued to October 1, 2026.

Supporting documents

MEMO.FEELEY - 082726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM26-26209.PDF

Addendum

Items below were received after the final agenda was published.

Other Changes

Item 4 — PS26-25956 · Resolution requiring the Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue each to submit a…

Memorandum from Carl Brody, Assistant City Attorney, requesting that said agenda item be heard in conjunction with Item 62.
Item 62 — E2026-8 · CH 11 & 18 (UNAN) - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida requiring City Council to…

Memorandum from Carl Brody, Assistant City Attorney, requesting that said agenda item be heard in conjunction with Item 4.
Item 60 — VAC-26-08 · (UNAN) - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing…

Memorandum from Ron Wigginton, Assistant City Attorney, transmitting a second substitute ordinance for said public hearing.
Item 77 — VAC-26-07 · Public hearing on application by Jeffrey Mason requesting to vacate a portion of Church…

Email from Astonah Turner, Legal Secretary, transmitting an ordinance for said public hearing.
Item 80 — DEO26-26571 · Development and Funding Agreement by and between the City of Tampa, Florida…

Memorandum from Scott I. Steady, City Attorney, transmitting resolutions with agreements and substitute agreement for said agenda item.

CRA Special Call Agenda

City Clerk's Final Agenda in Onbase

II. Required Approvals

1 File No. CRA26-26570

CRA Board to consider, discuss, act upon, and provide direction to staff and counsel regarding the draft Stadium and Development Agreement, and related draft agreements, by and among the Tampa Bay Rays Company, LLC, Hillsborough County, Florida, the City of Tampa, Florida, and the CRA, including any participation, funding, pledge of tax increment revenues, or other undertaking by the CRA contemplated thereby.

8/17/26 – Final Budget Workshop & CRA/Land Use to End Week

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After a week off council return for a full week starting with a Monday evening budget workshop followed by a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting Thursday morning ending with a full slate of land use change applications that evening.

Before getting into Thursday’s meetings a couple of things about the budget. First, the initial two morning workshops haven’t necessarily gone as one would have hoped. I’ve avoided ranting about the personalities and have focused on the budget overview series I started. It’s given me an opportunity to better understand the OpenGov platform as well as how the budget is organized. The series is meant as much as a future reference tool for Tampa Monitor as it is meant to be an entry point for folks new to the budget process. All of the data is pulled directly from the city’s OpenGov budget book and I try to provide links to source. What I’ve learned can be summed up thus: “The FY27 budget pays people and defers projects.”

Monday’s workshop is meant to cover “general fund” departments which includes police, fire and parks & recreation. Carried over from the second workshop is transportation. Stormwater’s FY27 budget discussion turned into a referendum on the South Howard Flood Relief Project and sucked all of the oxygen out of the room last Monday. With Council member Luis Viera absent due to being under the weather, Council member Bill Carlson leaving early and Council Chair Alan Clendenin having a previously scheduled engagement at 2pm, there was no interest in continuing the workshop into the afternoon. So we’ll see how much actually gets covered with a meeting starting at 5pm.

From there there will be a first public hearing September 8 at 5pm followed by the adoption hearing on September 22, also a special call 5pm meeting. Emphasis on adoption. Council aren’t simply blessing the mayor’s proposal, they adopt it as their own. If there is something in the budget they disagree with, at the minimum they should file an amendment to change it. If that fails and they feel strongly enough about it, they should vote against the budget. Otherwise, they should be prepared to own it.

CRA Meeting

The CRA agenda is light on discussion with only 4 items requiring a vote including Item 3 the final funding agreement for $1 million to the Jackson House and Item 4 Multi-District Wayfinding signage for $1.23 million.

What should be a topic of discussion under new business is what is currently being proposed for the CRA in relation to the Rays stadium. Board member Bill Carlson has floated a few things including cutting the Rays stadium out of Drew Park district for a separate Community Development District (CDD) while extending the Drew Park district another 30 years, either sunsetting or capping the downtown district and extending the East Tampa district another 30 years. Some of those ideas might be more popular than others and as always, the devil’s in the details. For a body that has complained about not being part of the negotiations and can only talk to each other in the “sunshine” setting of a CRA board meeting, the lack of any discussion will speak volumes.

On the evening side, time didn’t permit a real review and I’ve mostly abstained from commenting on land use applications at this point. Between continuations or lack of context, it’s not a good use of Monitor time. If an issue arises worth mentioning, there’s a second public hearing for items approved Thursday evening. What is provided with the Tampa Monitor’s evening agenda is a land use map with the applications on the map and the staff report notes including variances requested.

Council return to regular business on August 27 to an agenda that will include the continued proposal to eliminate the Equal Business Opportunity Program. It passed on first reading 6-1 with Hurtak voting no but was continued at second reading for further input from City Attorney Scott Steady.

Budget Glossary

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Budgets come with their own vocabulary, and the documents rarely stop to explain it. This is a running reference for the terms used throughout this series.

The calendar and the process

Fiscal year (FY)

The city’s budget year, which runs October 1 through September 30 and is named for the year it ends. FY27 is October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. When a chart shows “FY2026,” it’s mostly a year that already happened plus a few months of estimates.

Recommended budget

The mayor’s proposal, presented each July. This is the number printed in the budget book — and the book is never updated after the fact, so when this series compares budgets year over year, it’s comparing each year’s recommended number from its own book.

Adopted budget

What council actually votes on in September, after two public hearings. Council can accept the mayor’s proposal as-is with 4 votes or write its own with 5 — and because the mayor holds line-item veto authority, amendments may effectively need 5 votes too.

Revised budget

The adopted budget plus everything that happens to it mid-year: amendments, transfers, and carryforwards. This is why a department’s “FY26 budget” can look wildly different depending on which document you’re reading — the revised figure can run far above the number council originally adopted.

Actual vs. projection

“Actual” is what was really spent, known only after the year closes. Until then the city publishes projections — its own in-year estimates. In this series’ charts, the most recent year’s “actual” is the city’s projection, and it’s labeled that way. The two can differ by a lot, so a projection should never be quietly treated as a final number.

Where the money lives

General fund

The city’s main checkbook — property taxes, sales taxes, utility taxes, and fees, with no strings attached. Police, fire, parks, and most of what people think of as “the city” is paid from here. FY27’s recommended general fund is $731.3 million.

Enterprise funds

Operations that run like businesses and are supposed to pay for themselves through the rates their customers pay: water, wastewater, solid waste, parking. Their money stays in their own funds and doesn’t compete with the general fund.

Special revenue funds

Money that’s legally restricted to a purpose. Building permit fees are the sharpest example — state law says they can only pay for enforcing the building code, which is why Construction Services keeps its own fund and can’t be bailed out by (or bail out) general government.

Fund balance

The city’s savings account — what’s left in a fund that hasn’t been spent or committed. City policy targets a general fund reserve of 20% of current-year expenditures; the FY27 proposal sets aside about 25%, roughly $190 million.

Non-Departmental

A budget bucket, not a department. It’s where citywide items that don’t belong to anyone in particular get booked: transfers between funds, debt service, contingency. Its totals are big, but nobody works there.

Reading the spending charts

Personnel

Salaries plus benefits — health care and retirement included, which is why personnel costs grow even in years when headcount doesn’t.

FTE (full-time equivalent)

How positions are counted. One full-time job is 1.0; part-time and seasonal positions count as fractions. That’s how a department ends up budgeted for 454.52 positions.

Operating

The day-to-day costs of running a department that aren’t people: utilities, fuel, maintenance contracts, and — increasingly — software subscriptions.

Capital

Money for things the city builds or buys that are supposed to last: buildings, vehicles, playgrounds, fire engines.

Debt

Payments on money the city has already borrowed — principal and interest.

Other

Frequently transfers between funds, and worth clicking through to the source to unpack. When a chart in this series shows a big “Other” bar, that’s usually accounting movement, not a department going on a spending spree.

Capital projects and borrowing

CIP (Capital Improvement Program)

The city’s rolling five-year plan for capital projects. Only the first year is real money that council appropriates; years two through five are statements of intent, and they can be modified every budget. The CIP is a seperate vote.

Appropriation

Council’s legal authorization to spend money on something. A project isn’t funded because it appears in a plan; it’s funded when the money is appropriated.

Carryforward

Appropriated money that wasn’t spent by year-end and rolls into the next year. Carryforwards are why revised budgets balloon — a department can show enormous “FY26 spending” that’s really FY24 and FY25 projects finally getting built.

LTD (life-to-date)

A project’s running total across every year it’s existed — how much has been budgeted for it and how much has actually been spent. The clearest way to tell a real project from a line on a plan.

Reimbursement resolution

A council resolution declaring the city’s intent to pay itself back from a future bond issue. It lets work start with cash on hand before the borrowing happens — and it’s a good early signal of what the city actually expects to bond for.

GMP (guaranteed maximum price)

A construction contract structure that caps what the city will pay a contractor. Fire Station 24’s roughly $24 million GMP is the recent example in this series.

Bonds — ad valorem and non-ad valorem

Borrowed money. Ad valorem bonds are backed by property taxes and require voter approval; non-ad valorem bonds are backed by a pledge of other city revenues and don’t. Tampa’s recent borrowing has been non-ad valorem.

Taxes and revenue

Ad valorem (property tax) and millage

“Ad valorem” is Latin for “according to value” — the tax on real estate. The rate is expressed in mills: one mill is $1 of tax for every $1,000 of taxable property value. When appraised values climb, collections rise without any vote to change the rate — which is how the city can truthfully say it hasn’t raised taxes while collecting more of them.

Homestead exemption

The state constitutional break that shields part of a primary residence’s value from property taxes. Proposals to expand it — like Amendment 3 on this fall’s ballot — cut directly into the ad valorem revenue above.

CIT (Community Investment Tax)

Hillsborough County’s half-cent sales tax, shared among the county, its cities, and the school district — Tampa receives 21.9% of collections under the renewed interlocal formula, and the 15-year renewal cut the school district’s share from 25% to 5%. Unlike general sales tax revenue, CIT money can only be spent on capital projects — police cars and fire trucks qualify, salaries don’t.

Charges for services

Revenue from people using something the city runs: convention center rentals, recreation program fees, permit and plan-review charges.

Intergovernmental revenue

Money from other governments — state revenue sharing, grants, and reimbursements. This line spikes in hurricane years, when FEMA money flows in, which is why a one-year revenue jump isn’t always good news.

FY2027 Budget Overview — Remaining General Fund

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Public safety takes up nearly 60% of Tampa’s $731.3 million general fund, and most of the attention that comes with it. This post covers the rest: $299.3 million spread across 27 departments that pays for parks, permitting, code enforcement, and keeping the city’s buildings running. Charted below are the eight departments with at least roughly $11 million in general fund spending — together $244.6 million, about 82% of the remainder.

If there’s a through-line, it’s the same one as police and fire: personnel keeps growing nearly everywhere while capital falls to almost nothing. Parks & Recreation goes from a projected $27.4 million in capital spending this year to a $2.3 million recommendation, and Facility Management, Technology & Innovation, and the Convention Center all drop to effectively zero.

Jump to a department: Parks & Recreation · Technology & Innovation · Facility Management · Neighborhood & Community Affairs · Convention Center & Tourism · Revenue & Finance · Contract Administration Department · Development & Growth Management

Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation is the largest department left in the general fund after public safety, with an $88.4 million recommended budget for FY27. The story is capital: after actual capital spending of $16 million in FY24, $23.3 million in FY25, and a projected $27.4 million in FY26, the FY27 recommendation drops to $2.3 million. New money in the capital plan amounts to just two projects — Yellow Jacket ($1.5M) and citywide ADA improvements ($550K) — while projects like K-Bar Ranch Park, planned at $7.5 million, are left with only design money. Work already underway continues on prior-year appropriations. Personnel moves the other direction, growing from 430.6 to 454.52 positions.

Parks & Recreation: budget vs. actual spending

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Parks & Recreation: budget vs. actual spending — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Recommended budget	$75,670,140.00	$83,688,856.00	$89,946,013.00	$88,413,486.00
Actual (FY26 = city projection)	$73,825,821.00	$86,898,931.00	$97,968,955.00	$0.00

Parks & Recreation: where the money goes

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Parks & Recreation: where the money goes — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Personnel	$39,226,906.00	$42,827,228.00	$45,032,310.00	$49,665,964.00
Operating	$18,493,167.00	$20,679,292.00	$25,113,542.00	$24,660,768.00
Capital	$15,987,773.00	$23,274,435.00	$27,370,037.00	$2,262,239.00
Debt	$117,975.00	$117,975.00	$117,975.00	$117,975.00
Other	$0.00	$0.00	$335,091.00	$11,706,540.00

Parks & Recreation: where the money comes from

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Parks & Recreation: where the money comes from — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Other	$499,961.00	$2,281,104.00	$735,933.00	$11,560,856.00
Charges for Services	$5,630,501.00	$4,194,435.00	$4,730,138.00	$5,524,746.00
Licenses and Permits	$1,622,481.00	$1,630,550.00	$1,236,610.00	$1,060,000.00
Intergovernmental	$86,156.00	$-20,534.00	$258,268.00	$10,000.00

Technology & Innovation

Technology and Innovation is a broad ranging department that deals with everything from the city’s network, data systems, and cybersecurity to the software contracts and camera systems used citywide. That breadth shows up in the budget: operating costs have climbed from $9.3 million in FY24 to $16.1 million in FY27 as more of the city’s software moves to subscription licenses, while capital drops to almost nothing. Because so many citywide licenses sit in this budget, it’s not always clear which department spending actually belongs to — a question we raised with the $1.1 million Accela realignment, software used by Development & Growth Management.

Technology & Innovation: budget vs. actual spending

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Technology & Innovation: budget vs. actual spending — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Recommended budget	$39,599,531.00	$44,684,955.00	$44,709,304.00	$41,265,973.00
Actual (FY26 = city projection)	$36,527,169.00	$39,709,666.00	$52,505,818.00	$0.00

Technology & Innovation: where the money goes

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Technology & Innovation: where the money goes — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Personnel	$18,985,878.00	$19,826,661.00	$21,405,146.00	$21,660,629.00
Operating	$9,310,368.00	$10,547,096.00	$13,550,686.00	$16,065,223.00
Capital	$4,531,162.00	$5,544,232.00	$13,794,865.00	$268,000.00
Debt	$3,699,760.00	$3,791,677.00	$3,755,121.00	$3,272,121.00

Facility Management

Facility Management maintains the city’s buildings — formally a division of the Logistics & Asset Management department, but budgeted as its own line. It’s also a department that routinely spends well past its budget: FY26 was budgeted at $28.1 million and the city projects $53.6 million in actual spending, driven by capital carryforwards and unplanned repairs. Worth remembering when reading other departments’ numbers: some projects that sound like someone else’s — TPD headquarters improvements, fire station generators — live in Facility Management’s capital budget. FY27 carries no capital at all.

Facility Management: budget vs. actual spending

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Facility Management: budget vs. actual spending — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Recommended budget	$24,086,767.00	$26,810,231.00	$28,135,834.00	$22,448,483.00
Actual (FY26 = city projection)	$35,307,500.00	$30,616,479.00	$53,642,600.00	$0.00

Facility Management: where the money goes

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Facility Management: where the money goes — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Personnel	$7,532,531.00	$8,152,256.00	$8,768,578.00	$9,221,595.00
Operating	$12,593,414.00	$12,936,276.00	$13,886,763.00	$13,226,888.00
Capital	$15,181,555.00	$9,527,947.00	$30,987,259.00	$0.00

Facility Management: where the money comes from

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Facility Management: where the money comes from — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Intergovernmental	$0.00	$288,570.00	$0.00	$0.00
Other	$540.00	$18,144.00	$0.00	$0.00

Neighborhood & Community Affairs

Neighborhood & Community Affairs is where code enforcement lives — the city no longer has a standalone code enforcement department; that work runs through the Neighborhood Enhancement division — alongside neighborhood programs and workforce partnerships. It’s a people department: $16.4 million of its $20.2 million FY27 budget is personnel, and it’s one of the few in this group still growing year over year.

Neighborhood & Community Affairs: budget vs. actual spending

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Neighborhood & Community Affairs: budget vs. actual spending — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Recommended budget	$16,404,107.00	$18,183,594.00	$19,359,755.00	$20,177,014.00
Actual (FY26 = city projection)	$16,335,548.00	$17,076,362.00	$19,122,898.00	$0.00

Neighborhood & Community Affairs: where the money goes

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Neighborhood & Community Affairs: where the money goes — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Personnel	$12,972,778.00	$14,055,454.00	$15,212,689.00	$16,448,062.00
Operating	$2,489,814.00	$2,771,892.00	$3,773,582.00	$3,643,704.00
Capital	$826,426.00	$249,016.00	$51,379.00	$0.00
Debt	$46,530.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Grants	$0.00	$0.00	$85,248.00	$85,248.00

Neighborhood & Community Affairs: where the money comes from

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Neighborhood & Community Affairs: where the money comes from — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Judgements, Fines, and Forfeits	$483,739.00	$521,556.00	$414,099.00	$508,000.00
Charges for Services	$282,135.00	$298,192.00	$344,848.00	$446,223.00
Other	$566,294.00	$7,848.00	$1,392.00	$1,001.00
Intergovernmental	$112,116.00	$167,431.00	$131,225.00	$0.00

Convention Center & Tourism

The Convention Center is the closest thing to self-funding in the general fund: charges for services are budgeted at $15.3 million in FY27 against a $15.9 million budget. The big capital work — HVAC, electrical, fire suppression, structural repairs — has been financed through bonding rather than the operating budget, and FY27 capital falls to $300K after $12 million in FY26. Last summer council heard the results of an expansion market feasibility study for the center, so bigger asks may be coming.

One discussion that still needs to be addressed are how the bonding is paid. Part is paid by the Downtown CRA district and part comes from tourist tax dollars. There’s discussion around the Rays stadium proposal to potentially cap or sunset the Downtown district as well as the MOU for the stadium deal includes using the tourist tax for stadium funding.

Convention Center & Tourism: budget vs. actual spending

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Convention Center & Tourism: budget vs. actual spending — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Recommended budget	$19,243,914.00	$14,823,773.00	$19,047,971.00	$15,880,208.00
Actual (FY26 = city projection)	$15,258,094.00	$17,104,646.00	$27,847,647.00	$0.00

Convention Center & Tourism: where the money goes

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Convention Center & Tourism: where the money goes — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Personnel	$5,241,821.00	$5,969,177.00	$6,351,364.00	$6,562,773.00
Operating	$7,505,250.00	$8,683,050.00	$9,423,274.00	$9,017,435.00
Capital	$2,510,872.00	$2,452,419.00	$12,073,009.00	$300,000.00
Other	$151.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

Convention Center & Tourism: where the money comes from

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Convention Center & Tourism: where the money comes from — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Charges for Services	$15,241,728.00	$16,740,187.00	$17,189,576.00	$15,332,560.00
Other	$479,164.00	$440,455.00	$456,098.00	$418,000.00

Revenue & Finance

Revenue & Finance is the city’s accounting, treasury, and budget office — 93 positions, with personnel making up nearly the entire $15.1 million FY27 budget. It’s also the department behind the city’s OpenGov transparency platform, the source for the charts in this series, including the $2.7 million “Application Builder” purchase we questioned in March.

Revenue & Finance: budget vs. actual spending

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Revenue & Finance: budget vs. actual spending — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Recommended budget	$12,703,961.00	$13,616,304.00	$14,474,174.00	$15,145,178.00
Actual (FY26 = city projection)	$12,277,348.00	$13,217,449.00	$14,904,341.00	$0.00

Revenue & Finance: where the money goes

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Revenue & Finance: where the money goes — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Personnel	$11,922,405.00	$12,827,968.00	$13,504,471.00	$14,171,451.00
Operating	$354,943.00	$389,481.00	$446,626.00	$723,727.00
Capital	$0.00	$0.00	$953,244.00	$250,000.00

Contract Administration Department

Contract Administration is the city’s construction-contract arm, managing design and construction contracts for major capital projects on behalf of other departments — Fire Station 24 and the Union Station renovation among them. Its own budget is almost entirely personnel ($13.5 million of $14.4 million in FY27); the dollars it moves show up in other departments’ capital lines, not here.

Contract Administration Department: budget vs. actual spending

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Contract Administration Department: budget vs. actual spending — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Recommended budget	$11,807,251.00	$12,651,907.00	$13,797,355.00	$14,358,135.00
Actual (FY26 = city projection)	$12,084,907.00	$12,792,097.00	$13,391,776.00	$0.00

Contract Administration Department: where the money goes

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Contract Administration Department: where the money goes — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Personnel	$11,280,096.00	$12,050,965.00	$12,813,731.00	$13,469,262.00
Operating	$521,194.00	$642,033.00	$578,045.00	$888,873.00
Capital	$283,617.00	$99,099.00	$0.00	$0.00

Contract Administration Department: where the money comes from

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Contract Administration Department: where the money comes from — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Charges for Services	$41,446.00	$57,876.00	$64,000.00	$25,000.00
Other	$45.00	$39.00	$0.00	$0.00

Development & Growth Management

We took a longer look at Development & Growth Management last month when the city released an overdue fee study. DGM is the umbrella for everything development — permitting and inspections, land development coordination, architectural review, real estate — and the general fund subsidizes it to the tune of $6.65 million a year while permit fees no longer cover what the permitting operation costs and the reserves that covered the gap are effectively empty. The study recommends raising permit fees about a third, phased in over four years; a workshop to discuss it is planned for September, and staff has said nothing changes before March 2027. One caveat on the charts below: unlike most departments in this group, DGM’s totals include money beyond the general fund — its FY27 general fund share is about $11.4 million of the $29.1 million shown.

Development & Growth Management: budget vs. actual spending

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Development & Growth Management: budget vs. actual spending — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Recommended budget	$87,515,221.00	$34,256,449.00	$31,015,772.00	$29,144,424.00
Actual (FY26 = city projection)	$41,714,098.00	$43,296,943.00	$38,108,999.00	$0.00

Development & Growth Management: where the money goes

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Development & Growth Management: where the money goes — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Personnel	$9,715,802.00	$10,431,770.00	$11,953,992.00	$11,877,426.00
Operating	$30,241,662.00	$30,865,173.00	$23,070,007.00	$12,971,873.00
Capital	$756,633.00	$0.00	$1,000,000.00	$0.00
Other	$0.00	$1,000,000.00	$0.00	$3,095,125.00
Grants	$1,000,000.00	$1,000,000.00	$2,085,000.00	$1,200,000.00

Development & Growth Management: where the money comes from

Source: City of Tampa budget books FY2024–FY2027 via OpenGov

Data for Development & Growth Management: where the money comes from — bar chart
Category	FY2024	FY2025	FY2026	FY2027
Intergovernmental	$16,086,477.00	$16,951,134.00	$14,923,564.00	$11,445,498.00
Other	$12,339,165.00	$14,433,312.00	$2,923,087.00	$6,943,265.00
Charges for Services	$695,922.00	$775,257.00	$729,924.00	$619,000.00
Licenses and Permits	$505,853.00	$493,865.00	$728,000.00	$513,000.00
Judgements, Fines, and Forfeits	$0.00	$11,140.00	$0.00	$0.00

Notes

The FY24 budget-vs-actual chart for Development & Growth Management shows an $87.5 million recommended budget, nearly triple the years that follow. That was a single $50.2 million capital line: the planned bond to seed a Community Land Trust. The city went as far as establishing the fund — “Series 2024 Community Land Trust Debt Proceeds” still sits in the city’s chart of accounts — but the money was never spent (actual DGM capital spending in FY24 was $757K) and the Community Land Trust fell off the radar.

TPD Calls for Service – a 2 month snapshot

2026-08-16T00:15:32Z

During the June 4, 2026 discussion about school zone speed cameras Chief of Staff John Bennett discussed how the Tampa Police Department handles about half a million calls a year and that a lot of those would be complaint driven; a “reactive state.”

Part of Tampa Police Department’s transparency dashboard includes a rolling 7 day list of calls for service. Tampa Monitor started tracking that to get a glimpse at what makes up those half a million calls each year.

Over the two months from June 14 through August 13, Tampa police dispatched 59,364 calls for service — an average of about 973 calls a day, every day. Here is what those calls were, using the department’s own dispatch labels, listed exactly as they appear in the feed.

TPD calls for service per day, June 14 – August 13, 2026

Source: Tampa Police Department Calls for Service feed

Data for TPD calls for service per day, June 14 – August 13, 2026 — line chart
Category	Jun 14	Jun 15	Jun 16	Jun 17	Jun 18	Jun 19	Jun 20	Jun 21	Jun 22	Jun 23	Jun 24	Jun 25	Jun 26	Jun 27	Jun 28	Jun 29	Jun 30	Jul 1	Jul 2	Jul 3	Jul 4	Jul 5	Jul 6	Jul 7	Jul 8	Jul 9	Jul 10	Jul 11	Jul 12	Jul 13	Jul 14	Jul 15	Jul 16	Jul 17	Jul 18	Jul 19	Jul 20	Jul 21	Jul 22	Jul 23	Jul 24	Jul 25	Jul 26	Jul 27	Jul 28	Jul 29	Jul 30	Jul 31	Aug 1	Aug 2	Aug 3	Aug 4	Aug 5	Aug 6	Aug 7	Aug 8	Aug 9	Aug 10	Aug 11	Aug 12	Aug 13
Calls dispatched	948	908	971	936	1091	955	1064	901	888	902	1041	992	962	988	914	927	939	985	948	965	1122	957	939	1026	914	898	1147	1078	939	851	949	970	875	895	1123	954	926	896	960	923	957	978	1046	970	974	863	874	1091	1040	921	981	959	906	905	971	999	976	980	1074	1148	1184

Every call type, as TPD labels them

These are TPD’s own dispatch descriptions, unedited and ungrouped. The chart shows the twenty most common types — about 91% of all calls — and the full list of all 61 follows in the table.

Most common call types, June 14 – August 13, 2026

VEHICLE STOP/TRAFFIC13,337

BUILDING CHECK7,227

INFORMATION6,762

MISDEMEANOR4,357

DISTURBANCE4,277

NATURE UNKNOWN3,018

TRAFFIC CRASH2,725

JUVENILE CURFEW LAW2,163

RESID/COMMERIAL ALARM2,147

DOMESTIC DISPUTE1,506

MENTALLY ILL PERSON1,193

PROJECT857

FOLLOW UP INVESTIGATION786

HIT AND RUN628

ASSAULT/BATTERY618

DISABLED VEHICLE600

LOST/FOUND PROPERTY562

PETTY THEFT539

RECKLESS DRIVING435

SUSPICIOUS PERSON419

Source: Tampa Police Department Calls for Service feed

Data for Most common call types, June 14 – August 13, 2026 — bar chart
Category	Calls
VEHICLE STOP/TRAFFIC	13337
BUILDING CHECK	7227
INFORMATION	6762
MISDEMEANOR	4357
DISTURBANCE	4277
NATURE UNKNOWN	3018
TRAFFIC CRASH	2725
JUVENILE CURFEW LAW	2163
RESID/COMMERIAL ALARM	2147
DOMESTIC DISPUTE	1506
MENTALLY ILL PERSON	1193
PROJECT	857
FOLLOW UP INVESTIGATION	786
HIT AND RUN	628
ASSAULT/BATTERY	618
DISABLED VEHICLE	600
LOST/FOUND PROPERTY	562
PETTY THEFT	539
RECKLESS DRIVING	435
SUSPICIOUS PERSON	419

Call type	Calls	Share
VEHICLE STOP/TRAFFIC	13,337	22.5%
BUILDING CHECK	7,227	12.2%
INFORMATION	6,762	11.4%
MISDEMEANOR	4,357	7.3%
DISTURBANCE	4,277	7.2%
NATURE UNKNOWN	3,018	5.1%
TRAFFIC CRASH	2,725	4.6%
JUVENILE CURFEW LAW	2,163	3.6%
RESID/COMMERIAL ALARM	2,147	3.6%
DOMESTIC DISPUTE	1,506	2.5%
MENTALLY ILL PERSON	1,193	2.0%
PROJECT	857	1.4%
FOLLOW UP INVESTIGATION	786	1.3%
HIT AND RUN	628	1.1%
ASSAULT/BATTERY	618	1.0%
DISABLED VEHICLE	600	1.0%
LOST/FOUND PROPERTY	562	0.9%
PETTY THEFT	539	0.9%
RECKLESS DRIVING	435	0.7%
SUSPICIOUS PERSON	419	0.7%
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE	335	0.6%
MISSING PERS/RUNAWAY	328	0.6%
STREET OBSTRUCTION	297	0.5%
TRAFFIC LIGHT OUT	265	0.4%
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF	259	0.4%
NARCOTIC LAW (DRUGS)	234	0.4%
OFFENSES AGST FAMILY	227	0.4%
GRAND THEFT	223	0.4%
FIRE	216	0.4%
FELONY	214	0.4%
STOLEN VEHICLE	211	0.4%
BURG OF A STRUCTURE	201	0.3%
PARKING VIOLATION	200	0.3%
AUTO BURGLARY	190	0.3%
POLICE SERVICE CALL	182	0.3%
AGG ASSAULT/BATTERY	171	0.3%
FIGHT	161	0.3%
TELEPHONE VIOLATION	144	0.2%
ANIMAL NUISANCE	136	0.2%
ABANDONED VEHICLE	115	0.2%
WIRE DOWN	111	0.2%
TRAFFIC CONTROL	96	0.2%
BOATING VIOLATION	92	0.2%
LANDLORD/TENANT DISPUTE	85	0.1%
FORGERY/BAD CHECKS	73	0.1%
LOST/STOLEN TAG	61	0.1%
ROBBERY	55	0.1%
INTOXICATED PERSON	44	0.1%
MEETING	40	0.1%
SEXUAL BATTERY	40	0.1%
PROSTITUTION	33	0.1%
HOLDING PERSON	31	0.1%
MARINE PATROL	25	0.0%
DECEASED PERSON	24	0.0%
CONVOY OR ESCORT	23	0.0%
AIDED CASE	20	0.0%
LIQUOR LAW	15	0.0%
PROWLER	15	0.0%
INTOXICATED DRIVER	11	0.0%
DEAD ANIMAL/HAZARD	4	0.0%
GAMBLING VIOLATION	1	0.0%

What this is, and isn’t

A few things to keep in mind before reading anything into these numbers:

This is a two-month snapshot, not a trend. Sixty-one days of summer can’t tell you whether any of this is going up, down, or is typical of the rest of the year.
These are dispatch labels — what the call was coded as when an officer was sent, not what an officer found on arrival, and not whether a crime occurred. A DISTURBANCE call can turn out to be nothing; a NATURE UNKNOWN call can turn out to be anything.
Most of the call labels are self-explanatory however we did reach out to ask about a couple of the labels
- “Building Check” = Circumstances that exist warranting an officer to search the premises.
- “Information” = Used as classification for any type of incident not covered by another dispatch signal.
- “Project” may refer to the classification of “Special Project,” which is a specifically focused effort.

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