10/15/26 - Regular Meeting

Background

The Mayor of the City of Tampa has appointed Robin Lockett, as a citizen representative to the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors, for a three (3) year term commencing on June 13, 2026, and ending on June 12, 2029.

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The Mayor of the City of Tampa has appointed Sandra Murman as a citizen representative to the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors, for a three (3) year term commencing on November 3, 2026, and ending on November 2, 2029.

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The Mayor has appointed Janet Cruz Rifkin as a member of the Tampa Housing Authority, for a four (4) year term commencing on October 15, 2026, and ending on October 14, 2030.

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The City of Tampa applied for and was awarded a Fiscal Year 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (No. EMW-2025-FG-00325) in the amount of $120,909.09. The required match for this project is $12,090.91 for a total project cost of $133,000.00. Grant funds will help bring all Company Officers in the ranks of Lieutenant and Captain to Florida's State Standards and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for Company Officers. The City of Tampa will provide Fire Officer I training to 30 Lieutenants, Fire Officer II training to 100 Captains, and Fire Officer III training to 20 Chief Officers. The City of Tampa will contract with a training provider to offer this hands-on, instructor-led training. After completing the training course, Fire Officers will complete a certification exam. The course books will be included in the training contract.

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This resolution appropriates $133,000.00 within the Fire Grants Fund for use by Tampa Fire Rescue for the FY2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant.

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The City of Tampa applied for and was awarded a Fiscal Year 2026-27 Emergency Medical Services Matching Grant (M2679) in the amount of $12,468.59. The required match for this project is $4,156.20 for a total project cost of $16,624.79. Grant funds will be used to purchase six infusion pumps for Tampa Fire Rescue frontline rescue units to deliver critical medications in a controlled, evidence-based manner during prehospital care.

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This resolution appropriates $16,624.79 within the Fire Grants Fund for use by Tampa Fire Rescue for the 2026 - 2027 EMS Matching Grant from the Department of Homeland Security.

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Certain funds are available to the city of Tampa from the Florida General Appropriations Act for the 2026-2027 fiscal year for the reimbursement of eligible costs under the Tampa Police Department Drone Detection System project. The City of Tampa desires to accept such funds from FDLE to be used to deploy drone detection systems to enhance airspace security and support integration with the Real-Time Crime Center. Acceptance of these funds serves the public and will benefit the citizens of Tampa.

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This resolution appropriates $250,000 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the FY27 State Financial Assistance Agreement.

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The City of Tampa and the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida have continually provided a School Resource Officer Program under the administration of the City of Tampa Police Department to certain schools pursuant to Florida Statutes section 1006.12. The City of Tampa, Florida, by authority contained in Resolution No. 2025-788, passed and adopted by City Council on September 4, 2025, entered into the previous year's School Resource Officer agreement. It is in the best interest of the City of Tampa to renew said Agreement.

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Whereas, it is in the public interest of the City of Tampa ("City") to receive services from the NAACP ("Agency") for the residents of the City who are desirous of such services; and whereas, the City has determined that the best interests of its citizens shall be served by entering into an agreement with the Agency for the furnishing of services and/or facilities provided by the Agency; and whereas, it is the desire of the parties to establish the terms and conditions under which the terms of this agreement shall be implemented; and whereas, the Agency has requested assistance from the City as provided for in the SMART form attached as an exhibit to this agreement in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000); and whereas, the City has reviewed this request and is approving consideration to be provided to the Agency as provided for in section D of the agreement in an amount not to exceed seventy‑five thousand dollars ($75,000); and whereas, the City shall reimburse the Agency in an amount not to exceed seventy‑five thousand dollars ($75,000) for the purpose of a greater understanding of area history through educational and public outreach programs and to encourage an interest in history through cooperation with other historical and cultural organizations; and whereas, the term of the agreement shall commence on the effective date and expire September 30, 2026, with no guaranteed renewal for subsequent terms; and whereas, the terms and conditions provided for in the agreement will control the relationship between the City and Agency; and whereas, all services provided for under the agreement must be completed prior to September 30, 2026, for the Agency to receive the agreed‑to payments as provided for in section D of the agreement; and whereas, City Council does hereby affirm that it would be beneficial to the residents of the City to enter into this Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City and the Agency.

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It is in the public interest of the City of Tampa (“City”) to receive services from the Mentors of Hillsborough County Veterans–Veterans Treatment Court (“Agency”) for residents of the City who are desirous of such services. The City has determined that the best interests of its citizens will be served by entering into an agreement with the Agency for the furnishing of services and/or facilities provided by the Agency. The parties desire to establish the terms and conditions under which this agreement will be implemented. The Agency has requested assistance from the City as provided for in the SMART Form attached as an exhibit to the agreement in the amount of thirty‑nine thousand four hundred forty‑eight dollars ($39,448).

The City has reviewed this request and is approving consideration to be provided to the Agency as outlined in section D of the agreement in an amount not to exceed twenty‑four thousand nine hundred ninety‑nine dollars ($24,999). The City will reimburse the Agency in an amount not to exceed Mentors of Hillsborough County Veterans–Veterans Treatment Court for the purpose of increased access to veteran services. The term of the agreement will commence on the effective date and expire on September 30, 2026, with no guaranteed renewal for subsequent terms. The terms and conditions outlined in the agreement will control the relationship between the City and the Agency. All services provided under the agreement must be completed prior to September 30, 2026, for the Agency to receive the payments specified in section D of the agreement. The City Council affirms that entering into this Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City and the Agency will be beneficial to the residents of the City.

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The City of Tampa (hereinafter referred to as “City”) desires to accept a monetary donation of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000) from SPEAR Foundation & Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as “Donor”) to be used at the discretion of the Parks & Recreation Department for aquatic safety. The gift is being offered due to the collaboration of Parks and Recreation Aquatics Division and the Donor to promote water safety (Exhibit A). Acceptance of the donation is being undertaken in a manner consistent with the City Acceptance of Gifts & Donation Policy. Donor has agreed to execute the Instrument of Donation confirming its intention to donate Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000), (a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B). City Council does hereby affirm that it would be beneficial to the residents of the City to approve acceptance of the donation.

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Ordinance No. 96-220 established in Section 16-26 of the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, for the deposit, maintenance, and distribution of all contributed trees pursuant to Chapter 13 of the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances and required that contributions to that fund be a monetary payment in the amount of One Hundred and Twenty-Five Dollars. Resolution 2001-0573 increased the fee contribution for the Tree Trust Fund to $300 per tree and the current.

The current fee schedule is being amended to reflect the increased mitigation costs necessary to maintain the City tree replacement program and to increase the contribution fee to be deposited into the Tree Trust Fund for all contributed trees pursuant to Section 16-87 of the Tampa Code of Ordinances to $475.

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The City of Tampa (hereinafter referred to as “City”) desires to accept a monetary donation of Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000) from SPEAR Foundation & Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as “Donor”) to be used at the discretion of the Parks & Recreation Department for aquatic safety. The gift is being offered due to the collaboration of Parks and Recreation Aquatics Division and the Donor to promote water safety Donor has agreed to execute the Instrument of Donation confirming its intention to donate Seven Thousand Dollars ($7,000).

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This resolution assesses the costs ($1,167.39) 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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This resolution assesses the costs ($4,244.75) expended by the City for securing structure/s at (1) property, after failure of the interested parties to secure the vacant structure/s on such property.

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1. Background: a. Contract Title: 26-C-00027 Stormwater Pond Dredging and Restoration Contract FY26 b. Address of Project: Various locations throughout the City c. Number of bidders/submitters: Two (2) d. Names of bidders/submitters: • Bayside Dredging LLC • Asphalt Millings Inc.
2. Why the awardee was selected: Contractor was selected via hard bid
3. Contractor/Firm: Bayside Dredging LLC
4. Business Case: Project provides for improving stormwater ponds throughout the City.
5. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Bayside Dredging LLC. , the prime contractor, is committed to utilizing 1 city-certified firm for subcontracting.
6. Sustainability and Resiliency: The project provides for stormwater pond improvements at various locations throughout the City. This project is consistent with Transforming Tampa's Tomorrow goal of Sustainability and Resiliency and is integral to protect properties and infrastructure from flood damage.
7. 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.

e. Dollar amount: $1,650,000.00

Services include dredging existing stormwater ponds, removing and disposing of sediments, debris, and invasive vegetation, embankment restoration and erosion control restoration.

This is a one (1) year contract that can be renewed for three (3) additional one (1) year period at the same prices, terms and conditions, Work is issued by location on a work order basis.

Community Engagement: The Mobility 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.

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

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1. Contract Title: Citywide Sidewalk Maintenance - Sheltered Market FY26 a. Number of bidders/submitters: Four (4) b. Names of bidders/submitters: • Moreno Industrial Services Inc • Gilliam Construction LLC • Tampa Bay Construction & Engineering, Inc • Florida Coastal Paving LLC d. Dollar amount: $341,685.00 (Gilliam), $304,080 (Moreno) – Total expenditure $645,765.
2. Contractor/Firm: Gilliam Construction LLC and Moreno Industrial Services Inc.
3. Business Case: Project provides for construction repairs and replacement of existing sidewalk and retrofit of existing sidewalks and ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requirements. Sidewalks are considered an essential element to the transportation network. Sidewalks enhance communities by improving safety and mobility for pedestrians. Many of the improvements made under this contract are required by Federal ADA regulations. Work is issued by location on a work order basis.
4. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: The awardee, Gilliam Construction LLC , is a certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).
5. Sustainability and Resiliency: The project provides for sidewalk improvements and to meet ADA requirements at various locations throughout the City. This project is consistent with Transforming Tampa's Tomorrow goal of Sustainability and Resiliency and is an integral part of the Mobility Sidewalk Program..
6. Community Engagement: The Mobility 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.
7. Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Bid- Build project.

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e. Why the awardee was selected: Contractor was selected via hard bid.

This is a one (1) year contract that is renewable for three (3) additional 1 year periods.

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

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The City of Tampa (“City”) has participated in joint funding of water data collection in the Tampa area with the U.S. Geological Survey, Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center of the U.S. Department of Interior (“USGS”) for over twenty-five years; and participation in the water data collection program has greatly benefited the City by providing a cost-efficient means for obtaining the data that the City must report to the State of Florida for continued permit compliance; and the data collection and analysis costs will be shared between the USGS and the City, with the City contributing $91,017 and the USGS contributing $28,783 for the period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027; and it is in the best interests of the City to enter into the Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resource Investigations.

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WHEREAS, as approved by Resolution No. 2021-221, the Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Tampa entered into a Utility Work by Highway Contractor Master Agreement on April 20, 2021 (“Master Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation is currently engaging in a project which involves constructing, reconstructing, or otherwise changing a public road identified as Project ID No.: 440511-8-56-01, Description: USB41/N TAMPA ST FROM FLORIBRASKA TO TYLER & FLORIDA FROM TYLER TO PALM hereinafter referred to as the “Project”; and WHEREAS, the City of Tampa owns certain water utility facilities which are located within the limits of the Project, hereinafter referred to as the “Facilities” (said term shall be deemed to include utility facilities as the same may be relocated, adjusted, or placed out of service); and WHEREAS, the Project requires modifications to the Facilities, primarily consisting of adjustment of valve and manhole cover lids, hereinafter referred to as “Utility Work” and referenced by the Florida Department of Transportation as financial project identification number 440511-8-56-01; and WHEREAS, on April 16, 2026, the City and the Florida Department of Transportation approved Resolution No. 2026-280, approving Change Order No. 1 and its related Escrow Agreement, in which the City agreed to pay Two Hundred and Ten Thousand Dollars ($210,000) towards the completion of the Utility Work; and WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation notified the City that the estimated cost to complete the Utility Work has increased to Two Hundred Eighty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-Eight dollars and Thirty-Five Cents ($285,748.35), creating a deficit of Seventy-Five Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-Eight Dollars and thirty-five cents ($75,748.35) between the amount previously paid by the City and the current cost; and WHEREAS, the City has agreed to contribute Twenty-One Thousand Dollars ($21,000.00) towards the deficit; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Master Agreement, a Three Party Escrow Agreement must be executed in association with the Change Order No. 2; and WHEREAS, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained in the Master Agreement and the Change Order No. 2, and the cost efficiencies to the benefit of the City of Tampa because the Florida Department of Transportation is completing the Utility Work, it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City authorize the additional payment of Twenty-One Thousand Dollars ($21,000.00) to FDOT and to enter into Three Party Escrow Agreement under the terms and conditions set forth therein.

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The City of Tampa owns 1812 North Highland Avenue Tampa, Florida ("the Property"), otherwise known as Water Works Park. The Property is subject to a Brownfield Site Rehabilitation Agreement ("BSRA") entered into between the City and the Environmental Protection Commission ("EPC") on December 12, 2013. Per the BSRA, a Site Rehabilitation Completion Report ("Report") was completed. The Report indicates that there is soil contamination on the Property as defined by Chapter 62-780, Florida Administrative Code, but that monitoring has demonstrated groundwater contaminants were below Cleanup Target Levels, which is appropriate for a Brownfield Site. A Declaration of Restrictive Covenant ("DRC") establishes use restrictions meant to reduce or eliminate the risk of exposure or migration of contaminants at or from the Property. Upon this DRC being recorded in the Public Records of Hillsborough County, the EPC will issue a Site Rehabilitation Completion Order. The City of Tampa is willing to execute and abide by the DRC.

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It is recommended that the City renew its existing award with Allied Universal Corp. for the provision of Liquid Chlorine (Re-Bid) for use by the Wastewater Department for an additional one-year term. The existing award was made September 2024. This award is in its original award term.

Allied Universal Corp. provides excellent service, quality of product and performance. The Wastewater 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. Allied Universal Corp. has agreed to renew Liquid Chlorine (Re-Bid) without a price escalation.

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

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The City of Tampa’s David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility uses Sulfuric Acid as a main component of the water treatment process. The price of Sulfuric Acid has increased significantly due to the conflict and the shipping disruption overseas.

The City of Tampa’s Water Department, Production Division, needs additional expenditures in the amount of $2,000,000 to get through the expiration date of June 15, 2027.

Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement:: Pursuant to the review by the EBO Division, it was determined that SLBE participation goals were not prescribed in the solicitation, because two (2) or more firms were not ready, willing, and able.

Background

1. Contractor/Firm: McKim & Creed, Inc.
2. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: McKim & Creed, Inc., the prime contractor, is committed to utilizing one (1) city-certified firm for subcontracting.
3. Community Engagement: The Contract Administration Department’s Engineering and Inspection team will assist the Contractor in all communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
4. Project: a.Contract delivery method: This is a Design project.

Background: a. Contract Title: HFC AWTP SCADA Migration and Fiber Replacement Design b. Address of Project: 2700 Maritime Blvd., Tampa, FL 33605 c. Number of bidders/submitters: 3 (Three) d.Names of bidders/submitters: • Hazen and Sawyer, P.C • McKim & Creed, Inc.

• US Water Services Corporation e.Dollar amount: • The total Contract estimate will be $2,000,000-$4,000,000 • This Initial design agreement is for $475,468.65 f. Why was the awardee selected: Most qualified, according to CCNA Committee scores.

3.Business Case: • The project is to obtain Professional Engineering services for the work necessary to complete the migration of Howard F. Curren AWTP (HFC AWTP) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system from HSQ software to VTScada software. The project also includes the design for the replacement of the treatment plant’s fiber optic cable network. The project aims to improve efficiency, monitoring, control, and security of the HFC AWTP processes by implementing a unified and updated SCADA system.

5.Sustainability and Resiliency: Green, Social and Sustainable Framework: This project is eligible under the framework as is provides sustainable stormwater management and pollution prevention and control.

b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 10 months.

• 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.

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The City of Tampa and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) are updating their 2021 Master Agreement through Change Order No. 2 (approved via Resolution No. 2026-279) to enter into a Three-Party Escrow Agreement and authorize an additional $5,000 payment to FDOT. This agreement addresses a funding gap for necessary upgrades to City-owned water utilities—specifically adjusting valve and manhole cover lids—along FDOT's roadway improvement project on US-41 (North Tampa Street and Florida Avenue, Project ID No. 440511-2-56-01). Although the City previously contributed $50,000, the estimated cost to complete the work has risen to $86,049.70; the City's additional $5,000 contribution helps cover this deficit.

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1. Contract Title: 26-C-00042 Forest Hills Park Pump Station Replacement a. Address of Project: 709 W. Bougainvillea Ave. Tampa, FL 33612.
2. Contractor/Firm: C & T Contracting Services, LLC
3. Business Case: This project provides for the installation of an automated pump station to replace the existing temporary pump station at the Forest Hills Park along West Bougainvillea Avenue. The work includes installation of wet well, pumps, SCADA system, electrical and control equipment, emergency generator, piping, site improvements, park restoration, and all associated appurtenances required to provide a complete and operational system in accordance with the Contract Documents.
4. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: C & T Contracting Services, LLC , the prime contractor, is utilizing three (3) City of Tampa-certified firms for subcontracting.
5. Sustainability and Resiliency: The new pump station will eliminate the need for maintenance personnel to operate the pump station during wet weather conditions and will provide a more reliable means to control upstream water levels. This station will be controlled remotely through the City's SCADA system.
6. Community Engagement: The Mobility 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.
7. Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Bid-Build project.

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b. Number of bidders/submitters: 3 (three) c. Names of bidders/submitters: • C & T Contracting Services, LLC • Cathcart Construction Company – Florida, LLC • Nelson Construction Company LLC d. Dollar amount: $1,565,000.00 e. Why the awardee was selected: The lowest qualified and responsive bidder was selected pursuant to FS 255.20.

Work shall also include demolition, removal, and disposal of existing structures and equipment; coordination of City-purchased equipment with the City and equipment suppliers; receipt, unloading, storage, protection, installation, testing, startup, and integration of City-purchased items into the pump station system; site restoration; and all other work necessary to deliver a fully functional and operational facility.

b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget): • 240 consecutive calendar days.

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

• The 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.

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The City of Tampa has proposed to construct a new multimodal network in connection with Contract 22-C-00001 - Tampa Multimodal Network and Safety Improvements Project, also referred to as the West Riverwalk; and as part of the Tampa Multimodal Network and Safety Improvements Project, the City of Tampa desires to construct three 120 volt sub-grade wireline crossings across property owned by CSX Transportation, Inc.; and in order the construct the wireline crossings, the City of Tampa and CSX Transportation, Inc., desire to enter into the Facilities Encroachment Agreement to authorize the City of Tampa to occupy the encroachment area; and in consideration of authorization to construct three 120 volt sub-grade wireline crossings across property owned by CSX Transportation, Inc., the City of Tampa agrees to pay an encroachment fee of $20,340; and it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Tampa to enter into the Facility Encroachment Agreement.

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1. Contract Title: 23-D-00015 Facility Master Plan a. Address of Project: Citywide b. Number of bidders/submitters: N/A c. Names of bidders/submitters: N/A d. Dollar amount: $997,610 e. Why the awardee was selected: Firm was selected pursuant to F.S. 287.055 Consultant Competitive Negotiation Act.
2. Contractor/Firm: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
3. Business Case: The project provides for the development of a Facility Master Plan for a planning horizon of ten years (2024 – 2034). The master planning process will include: • An assessment of the currently owned properties and their occupancy purposes.
4. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP INC , the prime contractor, is utilizing three (3) City of Tampa-certified firms for subcontracting.
5. Sustainability and Resiliency: The resulting Master Plan document will describe the rationale and technical basis for the recommended program of improvements creating a defensible plan to guide the growth of the Water Department for the next decade.
6. Community Engagement: This master plan development does not involve public engagement.
7. 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.

• Evaluation of the business needs of the Department as it relates to buildings and personnel.

• Identification of limitations of the current utilization of the properties as it relates to business functions.

• Evaluation and identification of improvements and efficiencies needed to maximize business operations.

• Identification of areas where solar energy can be implemented along with the most optimal utilization of the property.

• Development of a program of improvements to include a prioritized list of projects, conceptual plans, their probable construction cost, and schedule of implementation using risk-based prioritization.

• Recommendations regarding the method (or methods) of project delivery that will best serve the Water Department for the recommended improvements.

The Master Plan will consider real estate owned or leased for use by the Water Department, consisting of eight sites. The plan will also evaluate betterment options including acquisition or leased property.

This Amendment 1 provides for the preparation of construction documents, submittal coordination for building permits, and responses to comments as related to the Morris Bridge Pump Station and Wellfield Facility.

b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 168 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.

Background

The Master Plan will consider real estate owned or leased for use by the Water Department, consisting of eight sites. The plan will also evaluate betterment options including acquisition or leased property. This Amendment 1 provides for the preparation of construction documents, submittal coordination for building permits, and responses to comments as related to the Morris Bridge Pump Station and Wellfield Facility.

This resolution appropriates funds $997,610 within the Consumer Services Fund and transfers to the Consumer Services Capital Projects Fund for the Morris Bridge Call Center Project.

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1. Background: a. Contract Title: Lower Peninsula Stormwater Improvements Project – Southeast Region Design-Build b. Dollar amount: ($1,886,910.73) c. Why the awardee was selected: Selected Pursuant to FS 287.055 CCNA
2. Contractor/Firm: Kimmins Contracting Corporation
3. Business Case: This Agreement provided for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Lower Peninsula Stormwater Improvements Project – Southeast Region Project. The project included the construction of approximately 10,000 linear feet of box culvert, pipes, laterals, inlets, interconnections through a regional pond, a proposed outfall to Old Tampa Bay, passive park amenities and associated utility construction and/ or relocation.
4. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Kimmins Contracting Corp. , the prime contractor, has utilized twelve (12) City of Tampa-certified firms for subcontracting.
5. Sustainability and Resiliency: Project provided for stormwater improvements within the Lower Peninsula basin. This project is consistent with Transforming Tampa's Tomorrow goal of Sustainability and Resiliency.
6. Community Engagement: The Mobility 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.
7. Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector was on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.

The initial Agreement provided for professional engineering services for design, permitting, scheduling cost estimating, engineering and inspection (CEI), administering subcontracts, and all related work required for a completed project.

Change Order 1 provided for escalation of boardwalk upgrades, fencing, picnic shelter, benches, trach receptacles, bike rack and sidewalk accessories. Work also included upsizing a watermain from a 2 inch to a 6 inch and an additional fire hydrant.

Change Order 2, Final provides for establishment of Substantial Completion Date, adjustment of the Final Contract Amount (a reduction), as well as Final Payment to the Contractor.

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

• The e-Builder project management software system was 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.

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1. Contract Title: TFR Fire Safety Prop Design-Build a. Address of Project: 116 S. 34th Street Tampa, FL 33602 b. Number of bidders/submitters: 2 c. Names of bidders/submitters: d. Construction Services Inc. of Tampa e. Biltmore Construction Co., Inc.
2. Contractor/Firm: Biltmore Construction Co., Inc
3. Business Case: This agreement is for the Initial pre-construction services for a project to create a training prop for increasing the skills of all Fire Fighters when extinguishing vehicle and gas fires.
4. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Biltmore Construction Co., Inc., the prime contractor, is utilizing one (1) City of Tampa-certified firm for subcontracting.
5. Community Engagement: Not applicable, the site is located within an existing TFR campus with no public contact or use.
6. 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.

Background:

f.Dollar amount: $375,045.00 g. Why the awardee was selected: Selected via Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act Selection Committee

.5. Sustainability and Resiliency: The modernized prop yard will include elements that increase safety and efficient use of the facility with less impact on the surrounding environment.

b. Placemaking: Tampa Fire & Police Training Center c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 316 consecutive calendar days from Initial Agreement NTP through the Completion of Pre-Construction.

• 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.

Background

This agreement provides for miscellaneous research and technical support services by the University of South Florida.

The City has historically contracted with the University of South Florida to address various departments’ research, opportunities and needs that arise from time to time. This agreement will provide for continuation of this cooperative relationship. Services under this agreement will be performed on a work order by work order basis. Total compensation for all services and expenses shall not exceed $250,000 per work order.

Funding is available from various Departments’ funds and shall be controlled by requisition for use by all City Departments as needed.

Background

1. Contract Title: 20-C-00035 Floribraska Avenue from N. Tampa Street to 9th Street a. Address of Project: Floribraska Avenue from N. Tampa Street to 9th Street b. Number of bidders/submitters: 0 c. Names of bidders/submitters: N/A d. Dollar amount: $346,062.30 (Deduction) e. Why the awardee was selected: Contract was competitively bid.
2. Contractor/Firm: Blacktip Services, Incorporated
3. Business Case: Project provided for work to include but not be limited to maintenance of traffic, roadway, signing and pavement markings, signalization, utilities adjustments/relocations and all associated work required for a complete project.
4. Sustainability and Resiliency: N/A
5. Community Engagement: The Contract Administration Department’s Engineering and Inspection team will assist the Contractor in all communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
6. 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.

Background:

Project is partially funded as a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Local Agency Program (LAP) Project and must meet all Federal requirements.

This Change Order 1 provided for a zero-dollar increase, updating the contract General Decision Number FL20240169 01/05/2024 located on WR-1 thru WR-6 with General Decision Number FL20240252 09/13/2025 and other references on TOC-1 and LAP Division 1 Specifications section 7-16 Wage Rate Decision Number Table.

This Change Order 2 Final provides for contract closeout and for unused contingency and release of retainage.

4.Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: To date, Blacktip Services, Inc., has utilized 1 city-certified firm for subcontracting participation

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

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 $50,000 to cover the costs of interest on portable meters and customer deposits.

Background

This financial resolution reallocates a total of $573,147.41 from the Citywide Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure project to the Citywide Facility Improvements project within the Utilities Services Tax Capital Project Fund. The Fleet Maintenance electric vehicle charging station installation project was completed under budget, and the remaining funds are no longer needed for that purpose.

This request will support the continuation of the City’s Sustainability and Resilience initiatives.

The reallocated funds will be used for projects that improve energy efficiency, strengthen building envelopes, incorporate eco-friendly materials, and enhance the City’s infrastructure and facilities.

Background

The project is to obtain Professional Engineering Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services to supplement City staff in the administration, management, coordination, observation, inspection, documentation, startup and commissioning, and closeout of construction projects associated with the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), rehabilitation, maintenance, emergency response, and operational improvement initiatives.

This resolution appropriates use of fund balance in the amount of $2,000,000 for the D.L.

Tippin Engineering and Inspections Services Project for use by the Water Department within the Water Renewal and Replacement Fund.

Background

The City and Tampa Bay Arena, LLC currently are parties to an Arena Parking Agreement for use of spaces in the Pam Iorio Garage. The current agreement expires on February 5, 2027.

The parties have agreed to a new agreement for the use of parking spaces in the Pam Iorio Garage pursuant to a shared revenue agreement, along with the use of parking spaces in the Ft. Brooke Parking garage for a fee.

Background

The City's current auditor, Forvis Mazars, LLP, will end with the completion of the FY26 Audit in March 2027. The new audit firm will need to be under contract prior to June 2027 to allow for pre-testing activities in preparation for auditing the City's FY2027 financials.

Florida Statutes requires the establishment of an Auditor Selection Committee comprised of at least three members; however, the Chief Financial Officer recommends having four members to ensure continuity of effort throughout the review process. The Chair of the Auditor Selection Committee must be a member of the City Council and will serve as the committee's chairperson. Other members of the committee must possess a general understanding of governmental accounting, financial reporting, and auditing-related transactions.

The Chair has selected Council Member Bill Carlson to serve as the Committee' chair.

City staff has reached out to finance professionals within the Hillsborough County community and recommends the following be appointed to the Auditor Selection Committee; David J. Bryne, Vice President - Finance and Administration, Tampa Sports Authority Shirley Shu-Hurley, Chief Financial Officer, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority William "Bill" Spinelli, Chief Financial Officer, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office The City's Chief Financial Officer (or designee) may serve as an advisor to the Auditor Selection Committee.

The Auditor Selection Committee will review submittals by qualified firms to provide external auditing services. The firm shall be qualified and experienced in auditing governmental entities. Upon reviewing qualified submittals, the Auditor Selection Committee shall make a recommendation to the Mayor on which firm to select and begin contract negotiations with the selected firm. City Council will approve the contract upon successful completion of contract negotiations.

Background

The Technology & Innovation Department entered into an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Inc and Accenture for provision of Customer Relationship Management Capsule Solution. Due to GASB Statement No. 96, the expenditure has to be accounted for as Principal Payment - Intangible Right to Use Subscription Asset.

Background

Ordinance No. 2017-42, amended by Ordinance 2020-54, created the Downtown/Historic Ybor Tourism Marketing District (TMD) and established a process for levying and collecting a tourism marketing non-ad valorem special assessment.

Resolution 2021-106 was approved by City Council on February 4, 2021 to delegate the power and authority to manage and administer the affairs of the District to the Hillsborough County Hotel and Motel Association, Inc., for a twenty-year term.

The non-ad valorem special assessment provides for tourism marketing services within the TMD aiming to attract overnight visitors and reach additional market segments needed to ensure the City and the District remain a competitive tourism market.

The non-ad valorem special assessment is paid by specific tourism properties located within the TMD that are receiving a benefit from this assessment and are included in the tourism marketing non-ad valorem assessment roll. The assessment is based on a fixed rate charged to the total number of hotel rooms. The assessment is collected by the Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office and submitted to the City, net of administrative costs (1%). The City of Tampa submits the revenue received from the Tax Collector’s Office to the Hillsborough County Hotel and Motel Association on a monthly basis, net of administrative costs (1%).

FY2026 Voluntary Contributions: This Resolution appropriates additional FY2026 revenue in the amount of $332,629 collected by the Hillsborough Tax Collector’s Office and provided by certain participating hotels included within the non-ad valorem assessment roll for an amount that exceeded their FY2026 assessment. Based on the information provided by the Hotel & Motel Association, the Downtown/Historic Ybor Tourism Marketing District (TMD) approved the commitment to installment payments in connection with the recruitment of convention groups in FY2024 – FY2026, called the TMD Convention Concession Fund. As a result, many of the participating hotels have decided to pay more than their assessment, with the understanding that the surplus will allow the TMD to maintain its digital marketing campaign commitment, which allows for generating supplemental room revenue with leisure-based business while growing its convention group recruitment and retention program.

Pursuant to Section 166.241(8)(a), under certain circumstances a local government within 60 days following the end of the fiscal year may amend a budget for that year.

Background

The City contracts with the Westshore Alliance, Inc. on an annual basis to oversee and administer the activities within the legal boundaries of Westshore Special Services District.

Westshore Alliance, in turn, engages consultants to provide transportation improvements within the Westshore District and to ensure the accuracy of Westshore’s property roll and valuations. During FY2026, the cost of these services exceeded the budget, requiring a realignment from reserves to cover other services expenses.

Pursuant to Section 166.241(8)(a), under certain circumstances a local government within 60 days following the end of the fiscal year may amend a budget for that year.

Background

On September 22, 2026, City Council asked for certain priorities to be funded within the FY2027 Budget. This resolution reduces reserves within the Utilities Services Tax Fund and reallocates those funds for: a. Stormwater Maintenance within the Service Assessment Fund ($1,000,000), b. Sulphur Springs Housing and Sulphur Springs CPTED within the Housing Program Fund ($1,000,000) c. Alley Way Study within the the Local Option Gas Tax Fund (1,200,000), and d. The following acitivities within the General Fund totaling $922,523: *City Council Professional Services ($200,000) *Persons with Intellectual Disabilities ($76,245) *Summer Youth Internship Program ($175,000) *Summer Youth Leadership Program ($85,278) *Temp Intern Program ($86,000) *HART Route 1 ($150,000) *Speak Up Tampa Bay ($75,000) *TBAE Workforce ($75,000)

Background

Metropolitan Charities, Inc. was awarded a 3-year HOPWA Agreement to provide Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utilities assistance and Supportive Services for persons with HIV/AIDS and their affected resident family members in order to create housing stability and reduce the risk of homelessness in Hillsborough County.

Background

The City of Tampa owns real property located at 2806 N. 15th Street, Tampa, Florida, improved with a 19,050 square foot building.

The City and Dream Center entered into a Commercial Lease Agreement, dated December 15, 2015 and approved by Resolution 2015-1028, as amended by that First Amendment to Commercial Lease Agreement, dated March 10, 2017 and approved by Resolution 2017-205, to provide recreational and daycare programs to the general public. This Lease expired on December 14, 2025, and Dream Center is currently holding over occupancy.

The City advertised a Request for Proposal soliciting proposals from qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations to lease the property for recreational, educational, and accessory daycare programs that are limited to underserved residents and intended for individual and community growth and development. The Dream Center’s proposal was accepted. The City and Dream Center desire to enter into a new Lease Agreement under the terms and conditions stated therein.

Background

1. Background: a. Contract Title: Drew Park Lois Avenue and Grady Avenue Landscape and Streetscape; b. Dollar amount: $250,000.00 c. Why the awardee was selected: Competitive bid
2. Contractor/Firm: Cathcart Construction Company - Florida, LLC
3. Business Case: Project provides for replacing and maintaining trees and landscaping, relocate existing landscaping where necessary to optimize space and functionality, upgrade the irrigation systems to ensure efficient water use and support new plantings, and modify plant species to enhance ecological benefits and aesthetic appeal. Project work is limited within the Drew Park CRA District within the right of way along Lois and Grady Avenues (W Crest Ave to W Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd).
4. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: To date, CATHCART CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - FLORIDA, LLC, has utilized 2 city-certified firms for subcontracting participation
5. Sustainability and Resiliency: The project provides for improvements within the Drew Park CRA District within the right of way along Lois and Grady Avenues (W Crest Ave to W Dr.
6. Community Engagement: The CRA 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.
7. 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 provides for cost increase, additional pay items and extends contract time

Martin Luther King Jr Blvd). This project is consistent with Transforming Tampa's Tomorrow goal of Sustainability and Resiliency..

b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 90 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.

Background

On September 22, 2026, City Council asked for certain priorities to be funded within the FY2027 Budget. This resolution appropriates funds within the Community Investment Tax 2026-2041 Capital Projects Fund for the Sulphur Springs Bridge Project ($1,500,000) and the Sulphur Springs Street Safety Project ($500,000).

Background

Staff is seeking approval for the Resolution and Community Benefits Agreement between the City of Tampa and J.C. Newman Cigar Company. This is the initial Resolution and Community Benefits Agreement related to J.C. Newman Cigar Company and the restoration and renovation of the historic Sanchez Y Haya. This Community Benefits agreement will include historic preservation, public access, cultural amenities, historic interpretation and education, a historical marker, bicycle accessibility, public infrastructure improvements, local hiring and workforce partnerships, small local business enterprise participation, and local small business procurement.

Background

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection administers the Brownfield Remediation Program under Ch. 376, F.S. Upon designation, a Person Responsible for Site Rehabilitation enters into a Brownfield Site Rehabilitation Agreement with the State or delegated local government. Assignment and Assumptions of the BSRA require consent from the local government with jurisdiction over the real property where the brownfield site is located.

The City of Tampa has been requested, as the local government with jurisdiction over the real property where the brownfield site is located, to authorize the assignment and assumption of the BSRA between Urban Tampa Db Hotel Owner, LLC and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to the proposed assignee, PR FH Tampa Property, LLC.

Background

CDBG‑DR is a supplemental federal funding program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist communities recovering from presidentially declared disasters. These funds are designed to support long‑term recovery by addressing unmet needs that remain after other federal assistance programs have been exhausted.

In 2024, the State of Florida experienced significant impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, both of which resulted in widespread damage to housing, infrastructure, and critical community facilities. Following these events and the resulting disaster declarations, HUD allocated CDBG‑DR funding to support recovery efforts throughout affected regions.

Hillsborough County was designated as the Primary Grantee for these CDBG‑DR funds and is responsible for administering the program locally in accordance with federal requirements.

As part of this role, Hillsborough County has notified the City of Tampa that the City is eligible to submit project proposals for consideration to receive subrecipient allocations under the County’s CDBG‑DR award.

The County will evaluate all proposed projects to determine their eligibility and alignment with CDBG‑DR program objectives, including meeting documented recovery needs, benefiting impacted populations, and complying with HUD regulations.

Projects that are selected for funding will undergo an additional review and approval process, which will include formal action through a future resolution and a subrecipient agreement that outlines roles, responsibilities, and compliance requirements.

Given the severity of impacts experienced during the 2024 hurricane season, it is in the best interest of the City of Tampa and its residents to proactively address critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. Advancing projects that strengthen resilience and support long‑term community recovery is essential for protecting residents, supporting equitable redevelopment, and reducing the risk of future disaster‑related harm.

Background

CDBG‑DR is a supplemental federal funding program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist communities recovering from presidentially declared disasters. These funds are designed to support long‑term recovery by addressing unmet needs that remain after other federal assistance programs have been exhausted.

In 2024, the State of Florida experienced significant impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, both of which resulted in widespread damage to housing, infrastructure, and critical community facilities. Following these events and the resulting disaster declarations, HUD allocated CDBG‑DR funding to support recovery efforts throughout affected regions.

Hillsborough County was designated as the Primary Grantee for these CDBG‑DR funds and is responsible for administering the program locally in accordance with federal requirements.

As part of this role, Hillsborough County has notified the City of Tampa that the City is eligible to submit project proposals for consideration to receive subrecipient allocations under the County’s CDBG‑DR award.

The County will evaluate all proposed projects to determine their eligibility and alignment with CDBG‑DR program objectives, including meeting documented recovery needs, benefiting impacted populations, and complying with HUD regulations.

Projects that are selected for funding will undergo an additional review and approval process, which will include formal action through a future resolution and a subrecipient agreement that outlines roles, responsibilities, and compliance requirements.

Given the severity of impacts experienced during the 2024 hurricane season, it is in the best interest of the City of Tampa and its residents to proactively address critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. Advancing projects that strengthen resilience and support long‑term community recovery is essential for protecting residents, supporting equitable redevelopment, and reducing the risk of future disaster‑related harm.

Background

CDBG‑DR is a supplemental federal funding program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist communities recovering from presidentially declared disasters. These funds are designed to support long‑term recovery by addressing unmet needs that remain after other federal assistance programs have been exhausted.

In 2024, the State of Florida experienced significant impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, both of which resulted in widespread damage to housing, infrastructure, and critical community facilities. Following these events and the resulting disaster declarations, HUD allocated CDBG‑DR funding to support recovery efforts throughout affected regions.

Hillsborough County was designated as the Primary Grantee for these CDBG‑DR funds and is responsible for administering the program locally in accordance with federal requirements.

As part of this role, Hillsborough County has notified the City of Tampa that the City is eligible to submit project proposals for consideration to receive subrecipient allocations under the County’s CDBG‑DR award.

The County will evaluate all proposed projects to determine their eligibility and alignment with CDBG‑DR program objectives, including meeting documented recovery needs, benefiting impacted populations, and complying with HUD regulations.

Projects that are selected for funding will undergo an additional review and approval process, which will include formal action through a future resolution and a subrecipient agreement that outlines roles, responsibilities, and compliance requirements.

Given the severity of impacts experienced during the 2024 hurricane season, it is in the best interest of the City of Tampa and its residents to proactively address critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. Advancing projects that strengthen resilience and support long‑term community recovery is essential for protecting residents, supporting equitable redevelopment, and reducing the risk of future disaster‑related harm.

Background

CDBG‑DR is a supplemental federal funding program administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist communities recovering from presidentially declared disasters. These funds are designed to support long‑term recovery by addressing unmet needs that remain after other federal assistance programs have been exhausted.

In 2024, the State of Florida experienced significant impacts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, both of which resulted in widespread damage to housing, infrastructure, and critical community facilities. Following these events and the resulting disaster declarations, HUD allocated CDBG‑DR funding to support recovery efforts throughout affected regions.

Hillsborough County was designated as the Primary Grantee for these CDBG‑DR funds and is responsible for administering the program locally in accordance with federal requirements.

As part of this role, Hillsborough County has notified the City of Tampa that the City is eligible to submit project proposals for consideration to receive subrecipient allocations under the County’s CDBG‑DR award.

The County will evaluate all proposed projects to determine their eligibility and alignment with CDBG‑DR program objectives, including meeting documented recovery needs, benefiting impacted populations, and complying with HUD regulations.

Projects that are selected for funding will undergo an additional review and approval process, which will include formal action through a future resolution and a subrecipient agreement that outlines roles, responsibilities, and compliance requirements.

Given the severity of impacts experienced during the 2024 hurricane season, it is in the best interest of the City of Tampa and its residents to proactively address critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. Advancing projects that strengthen resilience and support long‑term community recovery is essential for protecting residents, supporting equitable redevelopment, and reducing the risk of future disaster‑related harm.

Background

The City of Tampa applied for and was awarded a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Subaward to support components of the City of Tampa Watershed Master Plan in the amount of up to $300,000.00. The required match for this project is $100,000.00 for a total project cost of $400,000.00. Grant funds will support the City of Tampa Watershed Master Plan Project.

Background

The resolution appropriates a grant in the amount of $300,000 from the Florida Division or Emergency Management as a federal pass through grant with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to provide for support components of the City of Tampa Watershed Master Plan for use by the Mobility Department within the Stormwater Grants Fund.

Background

This financial resolution reallocates funds in the total amount of $130,000 for design services within the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund for use by the West Riverwalk Phase II – Multi Modal Improvements project.

The City of Tampa has been awarded a FDOT LAP construction agreement for the amount of $250,000. Prior to the execution of this agreement, the design phase for the amount of $130,000 shall be completed. Local funds will be used to pay for the design phase of this project.

This project is for the Ridgewood Park neighborhood between W Columbus Dr at N Riverside Dr and N Blvd at W Palm Ave. The intersections where the sidewalk/ roadway improvements will occur are listed below: N Glenwood Dr Intersections at W Amelia Ave and W Frances Ave.

W Amelia Ave between N Riverside Dr and N Glenwood Dr.

N Riverside Dr between W Amelia Ave and W Columbus Dr.

N Blvd between W Ross Ave and W Palm Ave.

W Ross Ave between N Glenwood Dr and N Blvd

Background

The Mobility Department, Stormwater Engineering Division, has standardized to Flygt submersible pumps and appurtenances from Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. Standardizing on a single pump manufacturer ensures consistent performance during flood events, directly reducing operational risk and allowing a faster response. The City’s Wastewater Department has also standardized on Flygt pumps. Standardization of this equipment and service reduces costs through a consolidated spare parts inventory and synchronized preventive maintenance intervals as well as simplifies future design and expansions using standardized pump curves and mounting systems while securing predictable lead times, bulk purchasing power, and dedicated manufacturer support. It is recommended that the City purchase Flygt submersible pumps and appurtenances.

Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement:: There was no EBO Participation, as this purchase is being made under a standardization agreement.

Background

This financial resolution reallocates a total of $164,650.16, consisting of $73,363.90 from the FS No 15 Generator Infrastructure Upgrade project and $73,363.90 from the FS No 5 Generator Infrastructure Upgrade project to the Citywide Generator Upgrades/Replacements project within the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund. The fire station generator infrastructure projects were completed under budget, and the remaining funds are no longer needed for those projects. This request supports the continuation of improvements to the City’s emergency power infrastructure.

Background

Section 196.1978(3), Florida Statutes, requires the Hillsborough County Property Appraiser to exempt certain qualifying rental properties from ad valorem taxation when such properties meet the statutory criteria for multifamily projects that provide affordable housing to households within specified income limits. Section 196.1978(3)(d)1.a. of the Florida Statutes provides a 75% ad valorem tax exemption es (i.e. 75% of the assessed property value is exempt from property taxes) for affordable housing that serves persons or families whose annual household income is greater than 80 percent but not more than 120 percent of the median annual adjusted gross income ("AMI") for households within that metropolitan statistical area("MSA").

However, in its 2024 session, the Florida Legislature adopted a bill (HB 7073, Laws of Florida Ch. 2024-158) that allows taxing authorities such as the City of Tampa to annually "opt-out" of providing that exemption if the three previous years Shimberg Center for Housing Studies Annual Reports which are prepared at the University of Florida per Sec. 420.6075, Florida Statutes ("Shimberg Annual Reports") determine that the number of available afforable units is an MSA is greater than the number of renter households in the MSA for the category entitled 0-120% AMI. It is necessary to hold a public hearing on the proposed resolution to receive public comment and allow the Tampa City Council to consider whether to approve the proposed opt-out of the 80–120 Tax Exemption.

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.

Background

Whereas, 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; and the City of Tampa has determined that the following amendment to Chapter 22, Code of Ordinances is necessary to promote efficient administration; and the City Council of the City of Tampa has determined that the following amendment promotes and protects the general health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Tampa; and a duly noticed public hearing as required by law was held by the City Council of the City of Tampa, at which public hearing all residents and interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard.

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.

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.

Background

The SAO has offered to enter into a subrecipient grant agreement with the City of Tampa to enable the purchase of Peregrine, a CJIS-aligned SaaS platform which will integrate TPD's different systems to be able to search calls for service, geographic information systems, reports and digital evidence management systems all in one location allowing for enhanced analytics and accurate trend predictions. The City of Tampa would like to purchase Peregrine and enter into a Customer Order Form & Scope of Services contract. It is in the best interests of the citizens of the City of Tampa to enter into the Customer Order Form & Scope of Services contract.

Background

On August 27, 2026, Tampa City Council approved a development and funding agreement between the City, Hillsborough County, and Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Company, LLC (the "Agreement"). The Agreement has been executed by all parties. Pursuant to the Agreement, the City is required to contribute $80.0 million payable in four (4) annual payments from legally available non-available revenues on a reimbursable basis (the "City Contribution Amount").

As a condition to providing the City Contribution Amount, the City is required to obtain court validation of the City Contribution Amount. Such validation is intended to confirm the legality and authority of the City Contribution Amount and the purpose for which it is being made.

It may be necessary and/or desirable to fund all or a portion of any or all of the four (4) annual payments with debt (the "Potential Debt"). City staff and the City's public finance professionals recommend that the Potential Debt also be validated at the time the City seeks circuit court validation of the City Contribution Amount under the Agreement. The legal issues are the same. A successful validation of the City Contribution Amount and the Potential Debt would provide legal protection for the City.

The resolution being presented for consideration is required to be adopted in order to initiate the Circuit Court validation of the Potential Debt pursuant to Chapter 75, Florida Statutes.

The resolution authorizes the issuance of up to $80 million of indebtedness, secured by a covenant of the City to budget and appropriate sufficient legally available non-ad valorem revenues, for the purpose of funding all or a portion of the City Contribution Amount. This resolution does not obligate the City to issue any debt for any portion of the City Contribution Amount. It simply is required to be adopted to initiate the Circuit Court validation proceeding.

Subsequent City Council approval would be required to issue any debt for any portion of the City Contribution Amount

Background

1. Contractor/Firm: Johnson, Mirmiran, & Thompson, Inc. (JMT) 3.Business Case: • The project is to obtain Professional Engineering Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services to supplement City staff in the administration, management, coordination, observation, inspection, documentation, startup and commissioning, and closeout of construction projects associated with the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), rehabilitation, maintenance, emergency response, and operational improvement initiatives.
2. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Johnson, Mirmiran, & Thompson, Inc, the prime contractor, is committed to utilizing two (2) city-certified firms for subcontracting.
3. Community Engagement: The Contract Administration Department’s Engineering and Inspection team will assist the Contractor in all communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
4. Project: a.Contract delivery method: This is a CEI project.

Background: 1.Contract Title: Construction Engineering and Inspection Services a. Address of Project: City wide b. Number of bidders/submitters: 7 (Seven) c.Names of bidders/submitters: •Engineered Concepts, Inc.

• Grissom Smith, LLC • Johnson, Mirmiran, & Thompson, Inc. (JMT) • Alan Plummer and Associates, Inc.

• T. Y. Lin International • V&A Consulting Engineers, Inc • Wade Trim, Inc.

d.Dollar amount: • The total Contract estimate will be $3,000,000 • This Initial design agreement is for $3,000,000 • Funds will be managed through a series of subsequently issued task orders e. Why was the awardee selected: Most qualified, according to CCNA Committee scores.

5.Sustainability and Resiliency: Green, Social and Sustainable Framework: This project is eligible under the framework as is provides sustainable stormwater management and pollution prevention and control.

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

Background

1. Contractor/Firm: Alan Plummer and Associates, Inc.
2. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Alan Plummer and Associates, Inc , the prime contractor, is committed to utilizing two (2) city-certified firms for subcontracting.
3. Community Engagement: The Contract Administration Department’s Engineering and Inspection team will assist the Contractor in all communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
4. Project: a.Contract delivery method: This is a CEI project.

1.Contract Title: Construction Engineering and Inspection Services a. Address of Project: City wide b. Number of bidders/submitters: 7 (Seven) c.Names of bidders/submitters: •Engineered Concepts, Inc.

• Grissom Smith, LLC • Johnson, Mirmiran, & Thompson, Inc. (JMT) • Alan Plummer and Associates, Inc.

• T. Y. Lin International • V&A Consulting Engineers, Inc • Wade Trim, Inc.

d.Dollar amount: • The total Contract estimate will be $3,000,000 • This Initial design agreement is for $3,000,000 • Funds will be managed through a series of subsequently issued task orders e. Why was the awardee selected: Most qualified, according to CCNA Committee scores.

3.Business Case: • The project is to obtain Professional Engineering Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services to supplement City staff in the administration, management, coordination, observation, inspection, documentation, startup and commissioning, and closeout of construction projects associated with the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), rehabilitation, maintenance, emergency response, and operational improvement initiatives.

5.Sustainability and Resiliency: Green, Social and Sustainable Framework: This project is eligible under the framework as is provides sustainable stormwater management and pollution prevention and control.

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

Background

1. Contractor/Firm: Wade Trim, Inc.
2. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Wade Trim, Inc, the prime contractor, is committed to utilizing one (1) city-certified firm for subcontracting.
3. Community Engagement: The Contract Administration Department’s Engineering and Inspection team will assist the Contractor in all communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
4. Project: a.Contract delivery method: This is a CEI project.

1.Contract Title: Construction Engineering and Inspection Services a. Address of Project: City wide b. Number of bidders/submitters: 7 (Seven) c.Names of bidders/submitters: •Engineered Concepts, Inc.

• Grissom Smith, LLC • Johnson, Mirmiran, & Thompson, Inc. (JMT) • Alan Plummer and Associates, Inc.

• T. Y. Lin International • V&A Consulting Engineers, Inc • Wade Trim, Inc.

d.Dollar amount: • The total Contract estimate will be $3,000,000 • This Initial design agreement is for $3,000,000 • Funds will be managed through a series of subsequently issued task orders e. Why was the awardee selected: Most qualified, according to CCNA Committee scores.

3.Business Case: • The project is to obtain Professional Engineering Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services to supplement City staff in the administration, management, coordination, observation, inspection, documentation, startup and commissioning, and closeout of construction projects associated with the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), rehabilitation, maintenance, emergency response, and operational improvement initiatives.

5.Sustainability and Resiliency: Green, Social and Sustainable Framework: This project is eligible under the framework as is provides sustainable stormwater management and pollution prevention and control.

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

Background

1. Department or Location of Project: Parks and Recreation
2. Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 69
3. Number and List of bidders: 22, Advanced Recreational Concepts, Atkore, Beato Group, Inc., Bliss Products & Services, Inc., BSN Sports, Custom Park Surfacing LLC, Florida Recreational Products LLC, Forms and Surfaces, Inc., IMulchFL Inc., Industrial Shadeports, Inc., Kompan, Inc., Lanier Plans, Inc. dba KorKat, Laubs Drainage & Flexi Pave, Most Dependable Fountains, Inc., Phinazee Construction & Consulting Services, Inc., PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. DBA GameTime, Playmore West, Inc., Rep Services, Inc., Rexel USA DBA Mayer, RJ Thomas Mfg. Co., Inc., Swartz Associates, Inc., and Victor Stanley, LCC.
4. Award amount: $7M
5. Why the winning bid was selected: The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department recommends awarding this to multiple Awardees for Installation, Repair, and Replacement of Parks Site Furnishings, Playground Equipment and Surfacing.

It is recommended that the City award Installation, Repair, and Replacement of Parks Site Furnishings, Playground Equipment and Surfacing to multiple Awardees for use by the Parks and Recreation Department. The term of the award is for an initial two (2) years with three (3) additional (1) one-year renewal options. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid response from multiple Awardees and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter.

Equal Business Opportunity Statement: Phinazee Construction & Consulting Services, Inc., one (1) of the sixteen (16) contractors, is a city-certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).