Tampa, FL

Council Evening

The City Council will hold public hearings on updating the Future Land Use, Housing, and Coastal Management sections of the Tampa Comprehensive Plan. The body will also consider a new capital improvement project schedule for 2027-2031 and two special use permits for alcohol sales.

• Special Use Permit for alcohol sales at 1601 North Franklin Street Suite 1607
• Special Use Permit for alcohol sales and package sales at 1018 East Cass Street
• Proposed updates to the Future Land Use, Housing, and Coastal Management sections of the Comprehensive Plan
• Replacement of the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Section with a 2027-2031 schedule
• Ratification of Veterans Committee appointments

Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss potential updates to the city's ethics code and the structure of the Ethics Commission. Members will also discuss pedestrian safety and the creation of a Bike Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

• Discussion on updating the City's ethics code and Ethics Commission structure (File No. CM25-18644)
• Discussion on whether the ethics code is duplicative or should be eliminated (File No. CM25-18645)
• Discussion on creating a Bike Pedestrian Advisory Committee and multi-modal safety (File No. CM25-20246)
• Development of standard rules and procedures for all committees and boards (File No. CM26-25343)

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The Council will address a report regarding assistance for small concert venues in and around Ybor City. The meeting also includes the 2026 District 7 appointment guidelines and application.

• File No. CM26-26582: Written report by Tom DeGeorge on assisting small concert venues in Ybor City
• File No. E2026-48: 2026 District 7 Appointment Guidelines and Application

Council Regular

The City Council will consider several board appointments and a variety of infrastructure and public safety resolutions. The agenda includes approvals for stormwater dredging, sidewalk maintenance, and various grant-funded projects for fire and police services.

• Contract for Stormwater Pond Dredging and Restoration with Bayside Dredging LLC for $1,650,000
• Contract for Forest Hills Park Pump Station Replacement with C & T Contracting Services, LLC for $1,565,000
• Agreement with School Board of Hillsborough County for 2026-2027 School Resource Officer Program for $2,753,683
• Increase of tree trust fund contribution fee from $300 to $475
• FDLE grant of $250,000 for Tampa Police Department Drone Detection System Project

The Council adopted ordinances amending the Tree Trust Fund and the Tampa Comprehensive Plan. Members also approved several special event permits and various service contracts for infrastructure and public safety.

• Approved Tree Trust Fund ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted R-10 to R-35 land use amendment for 4707 East Henry Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted UMU-60 land use amendment for 1605 North Waters Court (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for alcohol sales at 6203 North Florida Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for alcohol sales at 5804 East Columbus Drive (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for alcohol sales at 1601 North Franklin Street (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for alcohol sales at 6207 South Dale Mabry Highway (6-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for alcohol sales at 210 East Fowler Avenue (6-0)

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CRA Regular

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency board meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM in City Council Chambers. The agenda is mostly staff reports and updates rather than final decisions: a Channel District advisory committee report, the CRA Director's monthly project and grant tracking reports, an update on Tampa Union Station, a Mobility Department report on removing a slip lane at a Tampa Heights roundabout, and an update on Centro Español that staff ask be continued to November 12, 2026. Two items are listed under Required Approvals: an East Tampa advisory committee appointment for Valerie Bullock and a program change for the Walter Smith Library and Museum in West Tampa. A proposed budget for renovating and expanding Station 1 is again on the agenda after multiple continuances, and the board will discuss honoring the late civil rights leader Dr. Bernard Lafayette, including a possible statue or street renaming.

• East Tampa CRA Community Advisory Committee appointment for Valerie Bullock (File No. CRA26-27402)
• West Tampa CRA — Walter Smith Library and Museum Program Change (File No. CRA26-27403)
• Update on removing the slip lane at the Tampa Heights roundabout, with a report from Transportation Services Director Adam Purcell (File No. CRA26-26393)
• Centro Español update requested to be continued to November 12, 2026 (File No. CRA26-26394)
• Discussion of honoring the late Dr. Bernard Lafayette, including a possible statue or street renaming (File No. CRA26-26574)

The CRA Board approved increasing the spending limit for certain Housing and Rehabilitation and Renovation Program projects to $200,000 in exceptional cases. The board also initiated a pilot program for affordable accessory dwelling units in East Tampa and approved a program change for the Walter Smith Library and Museum.

• Authorized CRA Director to approve HRRP projects up to $200,000 for extreme circumstances (Unanimous)
• Requested pilot program for affordable accessory dwelling units in East Tampa CRA (Unanimous)
• Approved West Tampa CRA - Walter Smith Library and Museum Program Change (Unanimous)
• Approved Valerie Bullock to East Tampa Community Advisory Committee (5-1)
• Requested options to memorialize Dr. Bernard Lafayette (Unanimous)
• Requested feasibility report on Hillsborough County NAACP seat on CRA districts (Unanimous)
• Requested report on ADA accessible playground equipment in Channelside district (Unanimous)
• Requested monthly written updates from Jackson House Foundation INC. (Unanimous)

Council Evening

The Tampa City Council holds an evening meeting on October 8, 2026, with 12 public hearings on rezoning applications. Requests include changing zoning at addresses such as 1605 Waters Ct, 4911 E 10th Avenue, 2009 N Armenia Avenue, and 620 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. One continued hearing (REZ-26-36) includes an ordinance for first reading and a request to postpone to January 2027; another (REZ-26-79) will not be heard because it was mis-noticed. The agenda also includes public comment and information reports by Council members.

• REZ-26-60: 1605 Waters Ct from YC-2 to YC-9 (Residential Multiple Family)
• REZ-26-85: 5510 & 5400 S West Shore Boulevard from CI to PD (Daycare and Nursery Facility, Air-Conditioned Storage & All CI Uses)
• REZ-26-86: 2202 W Kennedy Boulevard from CG to PD (Restaurant, Drive-in)
• REZ-26-36: 1502/1506 N Morgan Street and 1501/1505/1507 N Marion Avenue from RM-24 and CI to CI; ordinance first reading; applicant requests continuance to January 2027
• REZ-26-79: 1206 Holmes Ave A-B from YC-8 to YC-2 will not be heard; mis-noticed

Council approved first readings for six rezoning applications and denied two petitions for drive-in restaurants. One rezoning hearing was continued to January 2027, and another was removed from the agenda due to improper notice.

• Approved first reading for rezoning 1605 Waters Ct to YC-9 (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading for rezoning 4911 E 10th Avenue to CI (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading for rezoning 2009 N Armenia Avenue to CG (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading for rezoning 3209 N 22nd St to PD (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading for rezoning 620 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd to CG (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading for rezoning 5510 & 5400 S West Shore Blvd to PD (Unanimous)
• Denied rezoning petition for 2202 W Kennedy Blvd drive-in restaurant (4-3)
• Denied rezoning petition for 202 S Dale Mabry Highway drive-in restaurant (Unanimous)

Code Enforcement

The Municipal Code Enforcement Magistrate will hold hearings regarding zoning and tree removal violations. The meeting also notes three cases that have reached compliance.

• Case COD-25-0003560: Zoning violations at 5024 N 30th St
• Case COD-26-0001911: Protected and grand tree removal at 4304 N River View Ave
• Case COD-26-0002022: Chickens, commercial equipment, and fence violations at 2111 W Powhatan Ave

The Tampa Municipal Code Enforcement Special Magistrate held a hearing on October 7, 2026, addressing new code violation cases and compliance matters. The Special Magistrate ordered compliance by January 6, 2027, and imposed a flat fine of $1,000.00 for a tree removal violation, and ordered compliance by November 4, 2026, with a daily fine of $200.00 thereafter for a zoning violation. Another case was found to be in compliance with no order needed.

• Case COD-25-0003560 (5024 N 30th St / 5010 N 30th St): Property found in compliance, no order needed
• Case COD-26-0001911 (4304 N River View Ave): Ordered compliance by January 6, 2027, and imposed a flat fine of $1,000.00
• Case COD-26-0002022 (2111 W Powhatan Ave): Ordered compliance by November 4, 2026, or a fine of $200.00 per day thereafter

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Code Enforcement

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate will conduct hearings regarding municipal code violations. The meeting includes reviews of new cases and updates on remanded and complied cases.

• Case COD-26-0001922: 9001 Westchester Cir (stairs, porches, rental unit condition)
• Case COD-26-0002035: 1306 N MacDill Ave (paint, maintenance, overgrowth)
• Case COD-26-0002060: 802 E Columbus Dr (roof covering)
• Case COD-26-0002252: 6700 N Rome Ave (floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors)
• Case COD-26-0002779: 5710 River Ter (accumulations, overgrowth)

The Municipal Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard several new cases, ordering most respondents to correct property violations by specific deadlines or face daily fines. One respondent was found not in violation, and one case was noted as already in compliance.

• Ordered Ana Cecilia Ordonez (9001 Westchester Cir) to comply by Nov 4, 2026, or pay $200/day
• Ordered 217 N Lois Ave LLC to comply by Dec 9, 2026, or pay $100/day
• Ordered Estate of Tekleberhan Gebru (1306 N MacDill Ave) to comply by Dec 9, 2026, or pay $200/day
• Ordered 802 E Columbus Dr LLC to comply by Nov 4, 2026, or pay $100/day
• Ordered Rebecca Rachel Todd (911 W Warren Ave) to comply by Nov 4, 2026, or pay $100/day
• Ordered Hernan C Salas (2117 W Virginia Ave) to comply by Oct 22, 2026, or pay $75/day; authorized abatement
• Found North Rome Ta Mhp LLC (6700 N Rome Ave) not in violation
• Ordered Serg Claud Properties LLC (4020 Deleuil Ave) to comply by Nov 4, 2026, or pay $25/day; authorized abatement

Council Regular

The Tampa City Council meets October 1, 2026 to work through a largely consent-heavy agenda covering committee reports, contracts, budget transfers, and land agreements. Most items are routine resolutions on the consent agenda (Items 6 through 42), including park maintenance awards, utility easements, and grant acceptances. The meeting also includes two board reappointments and three commendations or staff presentations. No public hearings are listed on this draft agenda.

• $2,743,763 contract with Phinazee Construction & Consulting Services for Hubert Avenue Park Improvements (Contract 26-C-00013)
• $524,300 design-build initial services agreement with Bandes Construction for Washington Street Park and Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
• $2,331,763.71 intergovernmental transfer to the state for emergency medical transportation, with an estimated $5,231,688.82 received
• $2,850,000 HOPWA grant agreement with AIDS Service Association of Pinellas (EPIC) over three years
• Assessment liens for demolition at 6211 S Martindale Ave and 2904 N 17th St, and mowing/cleanup liens at multiple addresses

Council approved several rezoning ordinances and a $19.89M design-build agreement for citywide watermain improvements. The body also authorized various park maintenance contracts and approved the naming of the Activity Center at Williams Park to honor Frank A. Reddick.

• Approved $19,890,062.55 watermain improvements agreement with Westra Construction Corp. (Unanimous)
• Approved naming of Activity Center at Williams Park to honor Frank A. Reddick (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 4706-4710 W McElroy Ave from RS-75 to PD (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 104 S Tampania Ave and 2522 W Kennedy Blvd to PD (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 4400-4488 W Boy Scout Blvd to PD (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 205 S Fremont Ave from RM-16 to PD (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 6200-6207 Interbay Blvd/S 6th St/S Martindale Ave to PD (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 2910 E Clark St from RM-16 to PD (6-0)

Council Regular

This is an addendum to the Tampa City Council's October 1, 2026 regular meeting agenda, listing items received after the final agenda was released. The council is set to review and approve charter amendments to be presented to voters, with a time-certain discussion at 1:30 p.m., and to consider resolutions setting public hearings for two voluntary annexations. The addendum also notes off-agenda public comment and receive-and-file memoranda from the Assistant City Attorney.

• File No. CM26-27436 (1:30 p.m.): review and approve charter amendments for voters; direct CRC legal counsel to bring an ordinance for first reading to place charter questions on the March 2, 2027 ballot
• File No. ANX26-27315: resolution setting public hearings Nov. 5, 2026 and Dec. 3, 2026 for voluntary annexation of about .63 acres near 1860 East Fowler Avenue from University Holdings Ltd and Utah Investments Properties LLC
• File No. ANX26-27317: resolution setting public hearings Nov. 5, 2026 and Dec. 3, 2026 for voluntary annexation of about .23 acres near 11516 North Armenia Avenue from Vikash Singh
• Memoranda from Taylor Bollt and Scott Davis, Assistant City Attorneys, transmitting additional information for the annexation and charter items (to be received and filed)
• Off-agenda public comment limited to city-related matters, 30 minutes maximum, after the 10:00 a.m. second reading public hearings

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Council Evening

The Tampa City Council is holding public hearings on two brownfield area designations, several comprehensive plan land-use amendments, and multiple special use permits for alcohol sales. The council will also consider requests to continue two land-use hearings to later dates. This is a regular evening meeting with public comment opportunities.

• Brownfield designation for 62-acre parcel NE of N 46th St & E Fletcher Ave (Ace Fletcher LLC)
• Brownfield designation for 3 parcels near 3601 & 3814 N Central Ave and 501 E Lake Ave (~30.5 acres)
• Land-use amendments at 3541 N Boulevard, 4707 E Henry Ave, 1605 N Waters Ct, 2410 N Boulevard, 1860 E Fowler Ave
• Special Use 2 alcohol permits at 6203 N Florida Ave, 5804 E Columbus Dr, 1601-1607 N Franklin St, 6207 S Dale Mabry Hwy, 210 E Fowler Ave, 2832 S MacDill Ave
• Requests to continue hearings for 2410 N Boulevard (to Jan 28, 2027) and 1860 E Fowler Ave (to Nov 12, 2026)

Council approved two brownfield area designations for environmental rehabilitation and economic development: about 62 acres near North 46th Street and East Fletcher Avenue, and about 30.5 acres at three parcels near 3601 and 3814 North Central Avenue and 501 East Lake Avenue. Council denied a request to change the land use at 3541 North Boulevard from Public/Semi-Public to Residential-3. Council approved on first reading land use changes at 4707 East Henry Avenue and 1605 North Waters Court, and approved on first reading four special use permits for alcohol sales. Two other land use hearings were continued to later dates, and one alcohol permit item was removed from the agenda.

• Approved brownfield designation, ~62 acres near N 46th St and E Fletcher Ave (7-0)
• Approved brownfield designation, ~30.5 acres at 3601/3814 N Central Ave and 501 E Lake Ave (7-0)
• Denied land use change at 3541 North Boulevard from Public/Semi-Public to Residential-3 (7-0)
• Approved first reading, land use change at 4707 East Henry Ave from R-10 to R-35 (7-0)
• Approved first reading, land use change at 1605 North Waters Court from CMU-35 to UMU-60 (7-0)
• Continued hearing at 2410 North Boulevard to January 28, 2027
• Continued hearing at 1860 East Fowler Avenue to December 3, 2026
• Approved first reading, special use permits for alcohol sales at 6203 N Florida Ave, 5804 E Columbus Dr, 1601-1607 N Franklin St, and 6207 S Dale Mabry Hwy (7-0; 6-0 with Clendenin absent)

Council Workshop

This is a Council Workshop where members will discuss three items: findings from the Raftelis Fee Study on construction, development, and historic preservation fees, including a cost recovery analysis and public input; the Charter Review Commission; and Council salary for the term beginning May 1, 2027. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Raftelis Fee Study for Construction Services, Development Coordination, and Historic Preservation
• Discussion of multi-year strategy to right-size city fees toward cost recovery
• Charter Review Commission discussion
• Council salary for election cycle beginning May 1, 2027

At a September 24, 2026 workshop, the Tampa City Council received a Raftelis fee study on construction services, development coordination and historic preservation, and discussed the Charter Review Commission's recommended amendments. Council directed CRC legal counsel Kenneth Tinkler to review several items, including an independent Inspector General model, council override of executive orders, and removal of director-level staff. Council also set an October 1, 2026 review of charter amendments and directed preparation of an ordinance to place charter questions on the March 2, 2027 ballot. No fee changes were decided; the fee study was only received and filed.

• Received and filed Raftelis fee study memorandum and PowerPoint (unanimous)
• Directed Legal Department to draft a City Council compensation ordinance, to return November 5, 2026 (carried; Miranda and Maniscalco voted no)
• Requested CRC legal counsel review Miami Beach Inspector General model, internal audit and Ethics Commission language (unanimous)
• Requested CRC legal counsel review Council override of Executive Orders (unanimous; Maniscalco and Viera absent at vote)
• Requested CRC legal counsel review language on Council removing director-level staff or above by five-member vote (carried; Miranda voted no, Viera absent)
• Requested CRC legal counsel review Section 7.07 to allow mid-year budget amendment recommendations (unanimous)
• Accepted all agreed-upon recommendations to forward to CRC legal counsel (unanimous)
• Set October 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. to review and approve charter amendments and direct an ordinance for the March 2, 2027 ballot (unanimous)

Code Enforcement

The City of Tampa's Special Magistrate will hear 10 code enforcement cases, including six requests for modification of compliance deadlines and four requests for fine reduction. The agenda lists properties with alleged violations such as failure to obtain building permits, improper installations in rights-of-way, and property maintenance issues. The magistrate will decide whether to grant modifications or reduce fines for properties that have since come into compliance.

• Six modification requests for cases with $250/day fines, including COD-25-0003400 (5014 N 30th St) and COD-25-0004220 (2741 W Columbus Dr)
• Fine reduction request for COD-25-0003880: $1,500 fine for property at 11061 Sundrift Dr, brought into compliance 06/30/2026
• Fine reduction request for COD-26-0000126: $8,750 fine for property at 10104 N Arden Ave, brought into compliance 08/26/2026
• Fine reduction request for COD-26-0001166: $3,500 fine for property at 2512 N 56th St, violations of maintenance, accumulations, and overgrowth codes
• All cases involve daily fines of $250.00 per day for continued violation

At the September 23, 2026 Municipal Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearing, Special Magistrate Thomas A. Trask granted six requests to extend compliance deadlines, setting new dates between October 21 and December 16, 2026, with previously imposed fines left unchanged. The magistrate also granted three requests to reduce accrued fines, lowering amounts of $1,500, $8,750, and $3,500 to $500 each, payable by October 21, 2026, with the original amounts reinstated if payment is missed. One fine reduction hearing was continued to October 28, 2026 at the request of Assistant City Attorney Camaria Mackle. Most cases involved the code section requiring building permits (5-105.1).

• Granted deadline extension to December 16, 2026 for 5014 N 30th St (COD-25-0003400)
• Granted deadline extension to November 18, 2026 for 2741 W Columbus Dr (COD-25-0004220)
• Granted deadline extension to November 18, 2026 for 1515 W Patterson St (COD-25-0004441)
• Granted deadline extension to November 18, 2026 for 4301 N Coolidge Ave (COD-25-0004574)
• Granted deadline extension to November 18, 2026 for 2424 W Tampa Bay Blvd (COD-26-0000590)
• Granted deadline extension to October 21, 2026 for 6331 S Renellie Ct (COD-26-0001540)
• Reduced accrued fine from $1,500 to $500, due October 21, 2026, for 11061 Sundrift Dr (COD-25-0003880)
• Reduced accrued fine from $8,750 to $500, due October 21, 2026, for 10104 N Arden Ave (COD-26-0000126)

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Council Evening

This is the second public hearing on Tampa's proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, where residents can comment on the spending plan. The Council will also hear staff proposals on capital improvements, a salary freeze for high earners, and neighborhood projects, and vote on the final budget and property tax rate.

• Resolution setting FY2027 property tax rate at 6.2076 mills
• Ordinance adopting the FY2027 budget (Oct 1, 2026–Sep 30, 2027)
• Resolution adopting Capital Improvement Budget FY2027–FY2031
• Proposal on salary freeze savings for employees earning over $150,000
• Funding proposal for Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan projects

The Tampa City Council held a second public hearing and unanimously adopted the FY2027 budget, the FY2027 millage rate of 6.2076 mills, and the FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Budget. The council also approved several amendments, including additional funding for HART bus routes, $1.2 million for the alley assessment program, and moved funds to workforce development. All votes were unanimous.

• Adopted FY2027 millage rate of 6.2076 mills (7-0)
• Adopted FY2027 budget ordinance (7-0)
• Adopted FY2027-FY2031 Capital Improvement Budget (7-0)
• Added $55,000 for increased frequency and $95,000 for HART marketing, bringing total to $1.5M (unanimous)
• Approved $1.2M from general fund for alley assessment program Phase 1 and 2 (unanimous)
• Moved $75,000 each for TBA and TBCN from social action fund to workforce development fund (unanimous)
• Approved general fund and CIT funds as presented (unanimous)
• Scheduled special call workshop for October 12, 2026 to allocate remaining funds (unanimous)

Council Regular

The Tampa City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering contracts, budget transfers, and appointments. Key items include an $8 million water distribution system rehabilitation project, a $1.4 million uniform contract, and several police-related agreements. The agenda also includes commendations and presentations from community organizations.

• $8,000,000 for Citywide Water Distribution System Rehabilitation Project
• $1,400,000 First Amendment to Galls Specialized Agreement for uniforms
• $1,725,891 annual fee for school crossing guards
• $595,000 transfer for TPD Peregrine SAO Sub Grant
• Reappointments to Civil Service Board, Historic Preservation Commission, Code Enforcement Board

Tampa City Council approved a $92,712,980.91 design-build agreement with Kimmins Contracting Corp. for the South Howard Flood Relief Project, along with three related items, each passing 4-3 with Carlson, Maniscalco, and Young voting no. Council also adopted several rezoning ordinances on second reading, including a 5-2 approval for 107 North Armenia Avenue with Miranda and Clendenin voting no. Two police items tied to the Peregrine program were continued to November 5, 2026, with Viera voting no. Most other consent agenda items, appointments, and special event permits were approved unanimously.

• Approved $92,712,980.91 design-build agreement with Kimmins Contracting Corp. for South Howard Flood Relief Project (4-3; Carlson, Maniscalco, Young no)
• Approved $11,000,000 interlocal agreement with Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority for South Selmon Capacity Project (4-3; Carlson, Maniscalco, Young no)
• Approved $50,323,966 budget transfer for South Howard Flood Relief and Streetscape Project (4-3; Carlson, Maniscalco, Young no)
• Approved reimbursement resolution for South Howard Flood Relief and Streetscape Project (4-3; Carlson, Maniscalco, Young no)
• Adopted rezoning at 107 North Armenia Avenue from CG to PD (5-2; Miranda, Clendenin no)
• Continued Peregrine SAO subrecipient agreement and $595,000 budget transfer to November 5, 2026 (Viera no)
• Adopted ordinance omitting firearm references from City Code Chapter 14, repealing Section 14-111 (7-0)
• Continued rezoning at 106-112 N. Albany Ave and West Kennedy Blvd properties to December 10, 2026

Council Regular

This is a procedural addendum to the Tampa City Council's regular meeting. The only substantive item is the receipt and filing of the Charter Review Advisory Commission's final report, transmitted by the Council Attorney. No other changes or new business are listed.

• Receive and file the Final Report of the Charter Review Advisory Commission (File No. E2026-48)

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Code Enforcement

The City of Tampa's Special Magistrate will hold a public hearing on September 16, 2026, to address code enforcement cases. The agenda lists 11 new cases, all involving alleged building permit violations (Code Section 5-105.1) except one involving a right-of-way installation violation (Sec. 22-60). The magistrate will also review several remanded and complied cases.

• 11 new cases for alleged failure to obtain building permits (Sec. 5-105.1)
• Case COD-26-0002109: Pranam Qoz LLC, 2225 N Ridgewood Ave, alleged right-of-way installation violation (Sec. 22-60)
• Remanded cases: 10706 N Central Ave, 1002 W Columbus Dr
• Complied cases: 10119 N Ashley St, 8711 N Boulevard, 3702 S Lynwood Ave, 906 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 7807 N Packwood Ave

Code Enforcement

The City of Tampa's Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on September 16, 2026, to address 10 new cases of alleged building permit violations (Code Section 5-105.1). The agenda also lists five cases marked as 'Complied' for review. This is an administrative hearing open to the public.

• 10 new cases for alleged failure to obtain building permits, including properties at 4614 W Pearl Ave, 903 N Franklin St, 7312 S Mascotte St, 903 E Broad St, 2305 W Kenmore Ave, 2901 N Albany Ave, 8490 Alberata Vista Dr, 10702 N Oregon Ave, 4504 N Lincoln Ave, and 2705 N Morgan St
• Cases include respondents such as Mfr Rental Properties LLC, 915 Franklin Street Owner LLC (c/o Goldman Sachs), and Esplanade of Tampa Community Association Inc
• Five cases listed as complied: 1190 E Washington St, 4021 W Cass St, 918 E 22nd Ave, 1704 E Maple Ave, and 236 W North St
• Hearing conducted by Special Magistrate Thomas J. Trask at City Center, 2555 E. Hanna Avenue

The Tampa Municipal Code Enforcement Special Magistrate held a hearing on September 16, 2026, addressing building permit violations. The Magistrate remanded one case, continued another to December 16, 2026, and ordered compliance deadlines with $250 per day future fines for multiple properties.

• Remanded case COD-26-0001239 at 4614 W Pearl Ave
• Ordered compliance deadline of December 16, 2026, with $250/day fine for COD-26-0001266 at 903 N Franklin St
• Ordered compliance deadline of November 18, 2026, with $250/day fine for COD-26-0001347 at 7312 S Mascotte St
• Ordered compliance deadline of November 18, 2026, with $250/day fine for COD-26-0001852 at 903 E Broad St
• Ordered compliance deadline of December 16, 2026, with $250/day fine for COD-26-0001854 at 2305 W Kenmore Ave
• Ordered compliance deadline of November 18, 2026, with $250/day fine for COD-26-0001866 at 2901 N Albany Ave
• Ordered compliance deadline of November 18, 2026, with $250/day fine for COD-26-0001891 at 8490 Alberata Vista Dr
• Continued case COD-26-0001898 at 10702 N Oregon Ave to December 16, 2026

CRA Regular

The Community Redevelopment Agency is considering a grant for the Dr. Walter L. Smith Library and Museum renovation. The board will also receive updates on the Jackson House, Tampa Union Station, and a proposed linear park in Channelside.

• Grant for Dr. Walter L. Smith Library renovation up to $1,192,418.00
• Legal services agreement extension for Shepard, Smith, Hand & Brackins, P.A. up to $250,000.00
• Update on Jackson House project
• Update on Tampa Union Station project
• Discussion of a north-south linear park/mobility project through Channelside

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency approved a $1.19 million grant for the renovation of the Dr. Walter L. Smith Library and Museum. The Board also authorized a $250,000 legal services contract extension and appointed new members to the Ybor City and East Tampa Community Advisory Committees. Several project updates and policy discussions were continued to future meetings.

• Approved $1.19M grant for Dr. Walter L. Smith Library renovation (Unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 legal services contract extension (Unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph F. Sullivan to Ybor City CRA CAC (Unanimous)
• Appointed Megan Cochran to East Tampa CRA CAC (Unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 services agreement with City of Tampa (Unanimous)
• Continued linear park project discussion to Jan 14, 2027 (Unanimous)
• Continued Tampa Bay Rays contract implementation to Nov 12, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Continued Community Benefits Agreement update to Nov 12, 2026 (Unanimous)

Council Evening

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding several requests to rezone properties for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. Most items are scheduled for first reading consideration, while some are continued hearings or have been cancelled due to notice errors.

• Rezoning 4706-4710 West McElroy Avenue to planned development for single-family homes
• Rezoning 4410-4488 West Boy Scout Boulevard for bar, lounge, hotel, and office uses
• Rezoning 205 South Fremont Avenue to planned development for single-family homes
• Rezoning 5600 Mariner Street to planned development for multi-family and commercial uses
• Rezoning 6200-6202 Interbay Boulevard and surrounding properties to single-family residential

The Council approved several rezoning ordinances on first reading but denied a petition for 5600 Mariner Street due to concerns regarding parking, dock size, and neighborhood compatibility. Several other rezoning applications were continued to future dates or removed from the agenda.

• Approved first reading of rezoning for 4706-4710 West McElroy Avenue (7-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning for 4410-4488 West Boy Scout Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning for 205 South Fremont Avenue (7-0)
• Denied rezoning petition for 5600 Mariner Street (7-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning for 6200-6207 Interbay Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning for 2910 East Clark Street (7-0)
• Continued rezoning hearing for 109-109.5 West Amelia Avenue to November 12, 2026 (7-0)
• Continued rezoning hearing for 915 East 23rd Avenue to December 10, 2026 (7-0)

Code Enforcement

The City of Tampa's Special Magistrate will hold a public hearing on September 9, 2026, to address 14 new code enforcement cases involving property maintenance violations such as structural issues, overgrowth, and accumulations. The agenda also includes remanded and complied cases. This is a routine administrative hearing where property owners can contest or resolve violations.

• 14 new cases with NOVs issued between Jan and Jun 2026
• Cases include violations of code sections 19-231 (maintenance), 19-237 (grounds), 19-49 (accumulations), 19-50 (overgrowth)
• Properties in Districts 1, 3, and 4, including 5240 E Broadway Ave, 606 S Dale Mabry Hwy, 5615 Gaspar Oaks Dr
• Remanded cases: 3207 E Cayuga St, 3606 W Rogers Ave, 1912 E Annona Ave (two cases)
• Complied cases: 5718 Adamo Dr, 2410 W Jetton Ave, 9818 N 12th St, 9401 N 13th St, 10209 N Valle Dr, 1905 E Annona Ave, 4108 N 29th St, 902 E Annie St, 3911 N 34th St

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate held a code enforcement hearing on September 9, 2026. The Magistrate established compliance deadlines and daily fines for several property maintenance cases. Other cases were remanded, found to be in compliance, or closed without further action.

• Set Oct 7, 2026 deadline for COD-26-0001626 ($100/day fine)
• Set Nov 11, 2026 deadline for COD-26-0001670 ($200/day fine)
• Set Nov 11, 2026 deadline for COD-26-0001677 ($200/day fine)
• Set Dec 9, 2026 deadline for COD-26-0001724 ($200/day fine)
• Set Oct 7, 2026 deadline for COD-26-0001796 ($200/day fine)
• Set Oct 7, 2026 deadline for COD-26-0001902 ($25/day fine)
• Set Sept 23, 2026 deadline for COD-26-0002263 ($25/day fine)
• Closed case COD-26-0001980 as compliant

Council Calendar

Code Enforcement

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate will hold a public hearing to address six new code enforcement cases involving alleged protected or grand tree removals, zoning violations, and property maintenance issues. The agenda also lists several previously heard cases with statuses such as remanded or complied.

• COD-26-0000560: Protected and grand tree removal at 1781 W Hillsborough Ave
• COD-26-0001837: Grand tree removal at 7804 N Rome Ave
• COD-26-0001841: Protected tree removal at 903 E Broad St
• COD-26-0001919: Zoning violation at 2804 E Columbus Dr
• COD-26-0002585: Property maintenance and nuisance violations at 1802 E Annie St

The Special Magistrate found six respondents in violation of city codes regarding tree removal and zoning. Three cases resulted in flat fines, while three others were issued daily fines if compliance is not met by October 7, 2026.

• Case COD-26-0000560: Found in violation for tree removal; $15,500 flat fine imposed
• Case COD-26-0001837: Found in violation for tree removal; $10,000 flat fine imposed
• Case COD-26-0001841: Found in violation for tree removal; $5,000 flat fine imposed
• Case COD-26-0001919: Found in violation for zoning; $250 per day fine if not compliant by Oct 7, 2026
• Case COD-26-0001962: Found in violation for zoning; $250 per day fine if not compliant by Oct 7, 2026
• Case COD-26-0002585: Found in violation for zoning/nuisance; $250 per day fine if not compliant by Oct 7, 2026

Council Evening

The Tampa City Council is holding the first of two public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which includes setting the property tax millage rate and adopting the capital improvement budget. Residents can comment in person or virtually. A second hearing is scheduled for September 22, 2026.

• First public hearing on FY2027 budget (File No. B2027-2)
• Proposed ordinance to adopt FY2027 budget and levy property taxes
• Public hearing on FY2027 Capital Improvement Budget
• Second public hearing scheduled for September 22, 2026

The City Council held the first public hearing for the proposed FY2027 budget, Capital Improvement Budget, and millage rate. Council members tentatively approved a millage rate of 6.2076 mills and passed the first reading of the budget ordinance. Several requests were made for staff to prepare additional budget proposals and financial reports for the second public hearing scheduled for September 22, 2026.

• Tentatively approved 6.2076 millage rate (6-0)
• Approved FY2027 budget ordinance on first reading (6-0)
• Increased HART contribution to $1.5M total (6-0)
• Requested staff report on salary freeze savings for employees over $150k
• Requested funding identification for Sulphur Springs projects
• Requested staff report on alley assessment program funding
• Requested individual budget meetings between staff and council members