8/6/26 - Regular Meeting

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The Mayor of the City of Tampa has submitted Richard Peterika (Landscape Architect) to the City Council for approval as a member of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee for a one-year term beginning August 6, 2026, and ending August 5, 2027.

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The Mayor of the City of Tampa has submitted to the City Council for approval, Jacqueline M.

Perry-Cahanin (Professional Scientist), as a member of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee, for a one-year term beginning August 6, 2026, and ending August 5, 2027.

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The Mayor of the City of Tampa has submitted Kevin Johnson (Developer/Builder) to the City Council for approval as a member of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee for a one-year term beginning August 6, 2026, and ending August 5, 2027.

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The Mayor of the City of Tampa has submitted Sam Faraj (Engineer) to the City Council for approval as a member of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee for a one-year term beginning August 6, 2026, and ending August 5, 2027.

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The Mayor of the City of Tampa has submitted Joseph J. Brooker (Arborist) to the City Council for approval as a member of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee for a one-year term beginning August 6, 2026, and ending August 5, 2027.

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The Mayor of the City of Tampa has submitted Nicholas Buchanan (Real Estate Professional) to the City Council for approval as a member of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee for a one-year term beginning August 6, 2026, and ending August 5, 2027.

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The City of Tampa was awarded funding from the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management, in the amount of $2,000 for the purchase of equipment to support Hazmat Sustainment. Through Resolution No. 2026-316, the City Council of the City of Tampa approved a cost-reimbursement contract in the amount of $2,000 within the Fire Grants Fund for Tampa Fire Rescue.

It is necessary to rescind Resolution No. 2026-316 as the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management, provided an updated Grant Agreement prior to fully executing the agreement previously approved. This resolution also proposes to approve the revised Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement between the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management, and City of Tampa, on behalf of Tampa Fire Rescue (#R1395).

The agreement that Council previously approved stated, "Subrecipients must have an executed agreement by both parities prior to carrying out work..." However, the amended agreement Council is considering amends the period of performance to begin September 1, 2025 instead of May 7, 2026, which is the date the Mayor signed the grant agreement.

There is no financial impact resulting from this revised Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement, as the funding associated ($2,000) was appropriated by resolution 2026-317.

Background

This resolution re-appropriates $35,000 within the General Fund, Utilities Services Tax Fund and Fleet Maintenance Capital Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the purchase of transportation equipment (trailer).

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1. Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 11
2. Number and List of bidders: two, Arrow Aviation Company, LLC and Keystone Turbine Services, LLC
3. Award amount: $350,000
4. Why the winning bid was selected: The lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The City of Tampa Police Department recommends awarding this to Keystone Turbine Services, LLC, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Rolls-Royce Helicopter Engine Support Services.

1.Department or Location of Project: Tampa Police

It is recommended that the City award Rolls-Royce Helicopter Engine Support Services to Keystone Turbine Services, LLC for use by Tampa Police 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 Keystone Turbine Services, LLC and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter.

Equal Business Opportunity Statement (EBO): 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.

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It is in the public interest of the City of Tampa to receive services from Stageworks for residents who desire such services. The City has determined that its citizens will be best served by entering into an agreement with the agency for the provision of services and facilities. The parties seek to establish the terms and conditions under which this agreement will be implemented. The agency has requested assistance from the City, as outlined in the SMART Form attached to the agreement, in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000).

The City has reviewed this request and is approving consideration in an amount not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000). The City will reimburse the agency up to this amount to increase access to professional theatre and arts education in Tampa by supporting operational capacity and program delivery for underserved and general audiences. The term of the agreement will commence on the effective date and expire on September 30, 2026, with no guaranteed renewal. The terms and conditions in the agreement will govern the relationship between the City and the agency. All services must be completed before September 30, 2026, for the agency to receive payment as provided in section D of the agreement. City Council affirms that entering into this Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement will benefit City residents.

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It is in the public interest of the City of Tampa to receive services from the Ybor City Museum Society, Inc. for residents who wish to receive such services. The City has determined that entering into an agreement with the agency for the furnishing of services and facilities will best serve its citizens. 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 this agreement, in the amount of seventy‑five thousand dollars ($75,000). The City has reviewed this request and is approving consideration to be provided to the agency as stated in section D of the agreement, in an amount not to exceed seventy‑five thousand dollars ($75,000). The City shall reimburse the agency in an amount not to exceed seventy‑five thousand dollars ($75,000) for the purpose of increasing local and visitor traffic to Ybor City to benefit the community and to preserve, promote, and celebrate the historical culture of Ybor City. The term of the agreement shall commence on the effective date and expire September 30, 2026, with no guaranteed renewal for subsequent terms. The terms and conditions provided for 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 agreed‑upon payments as specified in section D of the agreement. City Council affirms that it will be beneficial to the residents of the City to enter into this Social Action and Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City and the agency.

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Jesuit High School (Licensee) desires to use a portion of the 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 involved during a construction project at Jesuit High School, During their construction project; 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 Seventy-Five Dollar ($75) a day rate no more than Seventy- five (75) vehicles a day that may be parked on the premises; and Licensee, by executing this Agreement, assumes all risks, whether known or unknown, which may arise from such activities provided for in Section 3 of the agreement; and City is willing to license said property to license under the terms and conditions enumerated herein.

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This resolution assesses the costs ($2,576.70) 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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1. Contract Title: 25-C-00031 Citywide ADA Improvements Design-Build a. Address of Project: Citywide b. Number of bidders/submitters: 4 (four) c.Names of bidders/submitters: • Strategist Project Support Services, LLC • Austin Construction Group, Inc.
2. Contractor/Firm: Strategist Project Support Services, LLC 3.Business Case: • This project provides Design-Build Services for design and construction of Citywide ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Improvements. Services will be provided under a contract with negotiated fixed fees for comprehensive landscape architectural services focusing on ADA compliance improvements for multiple project locations, utility location services when applicable, field measurements and site analysis of existing conditions for design, final design, permitting, demolition, grading, procurement, project management, construction administration services, overhead, profit, and a guaranteed maximum price for construction with appropriate surety bonds.
3. Sustainability and Resiliency: N/A
4. Community Engagement: N/A
5. Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project.

• The A.D. Morgan Corporation • Blacktip Services, Incorporated d. Dollar amount: $198,113.00 for Initial Pre-Construction Services (Estimated Total Project Cost: $2,200,000) e. Why the awardee was selected: Most qualified firm was selected pursuant to FS 287.055 Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA).

• This Agreement for Design-Build Initial Services includes Design-Build Pre-Construction Services for seventeen (17) City of Tampa Parks & Recreation facilities located throughout multiple Community Redevelopment Areas (CRA) and tasks needed to complete Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal.

4.Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, the prime contractor, Strategist Project Support Services, LLC is a city-certified firm and reports 100% Certified Firms utilization on this project.

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

• The Trimble Unity Construct project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs.

Background

The grant agreement is to procure and install generators for the Krause Wastewater Pump Station. This modification reinstates and extends the agreement until December 31, 2026, and updates Attachment A, Budget and Scope of Work, as set forth in the 1st Revision Attachment A.

Updates to the agreement are intended to reinstate and extend the grant to allow for project closeout and reimbursement. The final site inspection has been completed for this project, and grant deliverables have been submitted. The funding amount of $1,049,268.75 is unchanged from the original agreement. The non-federal project share of $349,756.25 is also unchanged.

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1. Background: a. Contract Title: 24-C-00013; Green Artery Segment E- North Boulevard from Sligh Avenue to Bird Street b. Dollar amount: ($143,324.65) c. Why the awardee was selected: The Firm was selected via hard bid
2. Contractor/Firm: Burgess Civil, LLC
3. Business Case: Project provided for construction of a network of trails and paths near the Hillsborough River. Project included eight (8) foot multi-use path on the west side of Florida Ave. from Bird St. to River Shore Dr., bicycle markings on River Shore Dr. and Kirby St. and North Blvd., a new five (5) foot sidewalk along the north and west side of River Shore Dr. from Florida Ave. to Kirby St. and along the north side of Kirby St. from River Shore Dr. to North Blvd, and a new crosswalk with bicycle and pedestrian signage at multiple locations.
4. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Burgess Civil, LLC, the prime contractor, has utilized four (4) City of Tampa-certified firms for subcontracting.
5. Sustainability and Resiliency: The proposed trails and paths provide for a network of trails and paths along the Hillsborough River.
6. 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.
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 provided for updating the contract to replace the General Decision Number Fl 20240169 01/05/2024.

Change Order 2, Final provides for adjustment of the Contract amount (decrease), establishment of the Contract completion date and final payment.

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

1. Contract Title: 25-D-00030 Picnic Island Park Nature Based Solutions a. Number of bidders/submitters: Three (3) b. Names of bidders/submitters: • HDR Engineering, Inc • Moffatt & Nichol, Inc.
2. Contractor/Firm: HDR Engineering, Inc.
3. Business Case: Project is consistent with the Gulf Coast Resiliency Program’s goal of enhancing community resilience, by demonstrating how nature-based solutions like living shorelines and living breakwaters that create habitat for mangroves and oysters can minimize erosion at Picnic Island Park and reduce flood risk to the nearby community of Port Tampa City. The project will develop 100% design plans for these nature-based solutions (NBS) at Picnic Island Park and the Picnic Island Bayou to minimize erosion at the park, reduce flood risk for Port Tampa City, and enhance 492 acres of habitat for fish and wildlife in Tampa Bay.
4. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: HDR Engineering, Inc., the prime contractor, is utilizing one (1) City of Tampa-certified firm for subcontracting.
5. Sustainability and Resiliency: Project will enhance community resilience by minimizing erosion, reducing flooding and enhance 492 acres of habitat for fish and wildlife in Tampa Bay.
6. Community Engagement: The Parks and Recreation staff will assist the Firm 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.

• WSP USA Inc d. Dollar amount: $1,999,541.13 e. Why the awardee was selected: Selected Pursuant to FS 287.055 CCNA.

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

This resolution realigns $6,300 for the Purchasing Department within the General Fund from Operating Capital to the Operating Expenses to purchase non-capital computer equipment.

Background

This resolution realigns $1,113,494 within the General Fund for use by the Technology and Innovation department to comply with Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 96 guidelines for the Accela Building, Permitting and Land Management system. The financial resolution realigns the cost from an operating expense to a debt expense resulting in no increase to the budget.

GASB 96 provides accounting guidance for subscription-based information technology arrangements that requires the City to recognize a right-to-use subscription asset and a corresponding liability for contracts exceeding 12 months.

Background

Tampa Electric Company requested two easements from the City of Tampa at 3413 E Ellicott St and 4915 N 34th St. The City is willing to grant these easements. It is in the best interest of the City to approve the execution of the Grant of Easements.

Background

The City of Tampa and GTE Mobilnet of Tampa Incorporated (“Licensee”) entered into that certain Water Tank License Agreement dated August 17, 1994, approved by Resolution 94-1307, as amended by the First Amendment to Water Tank License Agreement dated June 8, 2011 between the City and Verizon Wireless Personal Communications LP, approved by Resolution 2011-407 (collectively, the “License Agreement”), regarding the installation and operation of telecommunications equipment on City of Tampa owned property located at 2001 N. Himes Avenue, Tampa, Florida.

The License Agreement is in its last renewal term and will expire on August 31, 2029.

Currently, annual rent is approximately $41,245.

The City and Licensee desire to enter into the Second Amendment to Water Tank License Agreement in order to modify telecommunication equipment and amend certain provisions of the License Agreement. This amendment provides for an additional $12,000/year in rent.

The City’s Water and T&I Departments have reviewed the request.

Background

City of Tampa and National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) entered into an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement dated August 26, 1999, approved by Resolution No. 99-830, as amended (Lease), involving a portion of City-owned Tampa Union Station for the operation of Amtrak’s passenger rail operations. The term of the lease expired on August 18, 2024, and Amtrak is currently holding over occupancy pursuant to Section 1.06(c) thereof.

City and Amtrak are negotiating a new lease pursuant to RFP No. 25-P-00067 as the City accepted Amtrak’s response.

Due to the City’s renovations at Tampa Union Station, Amtrak temporarily relocated its operations from their leased space to other portions of the property as depicted in that certain License and Hold Harmless Agreement dated September 16, 2025, approved by Resolution2025-768, which includes a modular building and a portion of the station’s baggage building.

The Agreement provided for a reduction in rent from approximately $931/month to $500/month due to the significant reduction of exclusive space for use by Amtrak. The Agreement expires on September 15, 2026.

The City and Amtrak desire to enter into the First Amendment to License and Hold Harmless Agreement under the terms and conditions enumerated therein, including extending the term for up to one additional year, expiring no later than September 15, 2027. Amtrak will continue to pay the reduced rental rate of $500/month during this extended term.

Background

The School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida owns in fee simple property known as Adum K-8 Magnet School located at 4210 W Bay Villa Avenue.

The plat recorded in Plat Book 31, Page 58, of the Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida depicts a 30-foot stormwater drainage easement on the school property.

The City of Tampa has requested the School Board convey a perpetual non-exclusive stormwater drainage easement and a perpetual non-exclusive flow-through drainage easement as described in the Stormwater Drainage and Flow-Through Drainage Easement Agreement. The existing platted 30-foot stormwater drainage easement does not serve the current and proposed drainage system design. Both parties desire to release the Platted Easement.

The City and School Board acknowledge and agree that any and all prior easements, rights-of-way, or similar interests previously granted to or held by the City affecting the School Board’s Property are hereby expressly released and that the Agreement is intended to, and shall, supersede and replace in their entirety all such prior drainage or stormwater easements in favor of the City of Tampa, whether recorded or unrecorded, on the School Board’s property.

It is in the City’s best interests to enter into the Stormwater Drainage and Flow-Through Drainage Easement Agreement and Release of Platted Easement for said purposes under the terms and conditions stated therein.

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The United States of America desires to continue utilizing certain City of Tampa owned property more particularly described in Land Lease, in the vicinity of Port Tampa, for the construction, operations, maintenance, policing, renewal, repair, and removal of a pre-existing pipeline for conveying petroleum products along, across, beneath and over the property to MacDill AFB. New lease is retroactive from 11/1/2025 to 10/31/2026 and allows for four additional 1-year renewal periods.

The parties desire to enter into the Land Lease under the terms and conditions enumerated therein.

Background

Tampa Heights MU I, LLC is conveying by donation, 50 square feet of real property located at 2510 North Tampa Street to the City of Tampa for transportation purposes. The Mobility Department requires this corner clip for general road use.

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Resolution setting the public hearing needs to be rescheduled to a date TBD for development agreement between the City of Tampa and Yards at 40th and Lake, LLLP to create more affordable housing.

Background

1. Contract Title: 24-D-00034 Regional Infrastructure Accelerator a. Address of Project: Citywide b. Number of bidders/submitters: N/A c. Names of bidders/submitters: N/A d. Dollar amount: $999,800.00 e. Why the awardee was selected: In compliance with requirements of Section 287.055, Florida Statues Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act.
2. Contractor/Firm: HNTB Corporation
3. Business Case: The project provides for maintaining and updating a work plan to ensure effective coordination, communication, and analysis, supporting the City in implementing the Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Project (Project).
4. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: HNTB Corporation, the prime contractor, is utilizing no city-certified SLBE firms for subcontracting related to Amendment 1.
5. Sustainability and Resiliency: An initial assessment of pending projects across the Tampa Bay Region will be conducted to develop a “long list of projects” (“Long List”) for project pipeline evaluation.
6. Community Engagement: Through an iterative stakeholder outreach and consultation process, additional projects for screening may be identified and incorporated into the Long List.
7. Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design RFQ project.

Services will include project management and cost controls, including: • Coordinating requirements with the City and project team.

• Establishing and maintaining a cost control system to process, track, and report project costs, including invoicing and payments.

• Preparing invoices with narrative descriptions of project progress and task completion.

• Conducting bi-weekly check-ins with the City and the Tampa Bay Partnership to review project progress.

This Amendment 1 provides for an analysis to support planning and investment decisions by identifying how asset concessions and dispositions can enhance land value, attract developers, and align with City transportation and development goals. Services will include, but not be limited to: • Assessing the development potential of City assets.

• Evaluating the role of concessions and dispositions in catalyzing development.

• Evaluating the role of concessions and dispositions in generating new revenue streams.

• Analyzing market conditions and comparable Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and other real estate projects.

• Recommending concession and disposition strategies that align with public policy and economic development, and transportation investment goals. Concession strategies may include, but are not limited to public-private partnerships, asset monetization, and joint development.

b. Placemaking: This project aims to evaluate the strategic use of concessions and dispositions to stimulate development on or generate revenue from undeveloped/underutilized assets owned by the City of Tampa (City).

c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 300 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

This financial resolution appropriates a Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Cooperative Agreement for an amount not to exceed $999,800 received by the City from United States Department of Transportation within the Transportation Grants Capital Projects Fund for use by the Multi Modal Infrastructure Financing Opportunities project.

Background

It is recommended that the City renews its existing award with Muska Plumbing, LLC for the provision of Citywide Plumbing Services for use by the Logistics and Asset Management Department/ Facilities Division for an additional one-year term. The existing award was made in June 2025. This award is in its original award term, which was extended to September 4, 2026, per the bid document Section 4.13.1 Supplemental Unilateral Renewal Periods.

Muska Plumbing, LLC provides excellent service, quality of product and performance. The Logistics and Asset Management Department/ Facilities Division 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. Muska Plumbing, LLC has agreed to renew Citywide Plumbing Services without a price escalation.

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

Background

1. Department or Location of Project: Logistics and Asset Management; Facilities Division
2. Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 91
3. Number and List of bidders: 16; Contractor Enterprises, Mestre Star Cleaning LLC, Xtremely Clean Janitorial Services, LLC., City Shine Services, LLC, United Maintenance Company, Inc., Onyx Cleaning Services, LLC, UBM Enterprise, Inc., Boss Pro Cleaning Solutions, LLC, Clean Space LLC, D&A Building Services, Inc., Nationwide Building Solutions, LLC, General Facility Care, Succor Building Services dba ServiceMaster Commercial Services, City Wide Facility Solutions, LN Pro Services LLC, Mega Service Solutions
4. Award amount: $350,740
5. Why the winning bid was selected: The City of Tampa Logistics and Asset Management Department – Facilities Division recommends awarding this to Mestre Star Cleaning LLC as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Janitorial Services for TPD Locations Re-bid (Bid Discount).

It is recommended that the City award Janitorial Services for TPD Locations Re-bid (Bid Discount) to Mestre Star Cleaning LLC for use by Logistics and Asset Management Department – Facilities 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 Mestre Star Cleaning LLC and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter.

Equal Business Opportunity (EBO): 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, Mestre Star Cleaning LLC, is a certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).

Background

This resolution appropriation funds in the amount of $1,000,000 for operating expenses for use by Logistic and Asset Management Department/Facility Management Division within the General Fund. Facilities has incurred higher than normal maintenance expenses due to unplanned failures that could not be deferred.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Background

This resolution assesses the costs ($55,574.50) 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.