Tampa, FL

Council Evening

The City Council will conduct a second public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Action Plan regarding community development and housing grants. The body will also consider 12 different land use and rezoning applications across the city.

• Second Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2027/Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan (File No. AAP26-23734)
• Map amendment for 4002 North Dale Mabry Highway and 4014 and 4100 West Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
• Rezoning of 3101 N. Florida Avenue from CI to PD (File No. REZ-25-116)
• Rezoning of 3401 & 3407 W. Kennedy Blvd, 106 N. Glen Ave, and 3402 & 3406 W. North A Street to PD (File No. REZ-26-04)
• Rezoning of 1701 North Florida Avenue and 207 East 7th Avenue to PD (File No. REZ-26-47)

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The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency will vote on several resolutions, including the adoption of the 2027 fiscal year budget and related trust fund allocations. It will also approve grant funding agreements for affordable‑housing projects at 1110 E Cass Street, the Heritage Heights property, and a $700,000 purchase of 1947 W. Main Street. Additionally, staff will seek authorization to issue a Request for Proposals for the East Tampa Corridor Master Plan.

• Resolution approving the DOMO Cass Square Housing Development Grant for 1110 E Cass Street
• Resolution approving the Heritage Heights Housing Development Grant for multiple properties on N. 29th St and E. Lake Ave
• Resolution approving purchase of 1947 W. Main Street for $700,000 plus approx. $12,000 closing costs
• Resolution adopting the 2027 CRA budget and recommending its inclusion in the City’s 2027 General Operating Budget
• Authorization to issue the East Tampa Corridor Master Plan RFP

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Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will review appeals and requests for modification regarding municipal code violations. The meeting includes cases involving building permits, historic district compliance, and property maintenance.

• Appeal for construction public nuisance at 412 E Zack St (COD-26-0000314)
• Modification requests for building permit violations at 1301 E Columbus Dr, 216 S Grady Ave, 1411 W Meadowbrook Ave, and 3812 Lakeshore Dr
• Modification request for historic district violations at 1301 E Columbus Dr
• Modification requests for maintenance and vacant structure standards at 5815 Interbay Blvd and 2102 N 36th St
• Fine reduction request for paint and accumulation violations at 8518 N Tampa St with a total fine of $3,600.00

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Council Regular

The Tampa City Council will receive a staff presentation on the status of the new Station 24, including reports from the fire chief, contract administrator, and project manager. The presentation will also include a GMP contract overview and a proposed groundbreaking date. Councilmember Viera has filed a memorandum requesting that this agenda item be removed.

• Staff presentation on monthly and quarterly reports about Station 24 status
• Updates from Fire Chief Barbara Tripp, Director of Contract Administration Richard Mutterback, and the Project Manager
• GMP contract presentation related to Station 24
• Memorandum from Councilmember Viera requesting removal of the Station 24 agenda item

Council Regular

The City Council is reviewing several legislative items including public safety purchases, infrastructure maintenance contracts, and social action fund agreements. The agenda includes various board appointments and budget reallocations for city departments.

• Purchase of a Wildland Fire Apparatus 4x4 brush truck for $208,368
• Contract for two Vactor 2100i Sewer Cleaners for $1,273,993.14
• Agreement with Feeding Tampa Bay for meal distribution up to $200,000
• Agreement with Portico Housing Solutions for transitional housing support up to $100,000
• Purchase of restroom and shower facilities for $268,672.35

The Tampa City Council accepted the June 18 minutes, approved the agenda, and appointed Jerry Hosey to the Historic Preservation Commission. It also reappointed board members and adopted numerous resolutions, including a $1,273,993.14 cooperative purchase of two Vactor 2100i sewer cleaners for the Wastewater Department. All actions were approved unanimously, with two votes recorded as unanimous with one member absent.

• Accepted June 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Jerry Hosey to Historic Preservation Commission (unanimous, Young absent)
• Reappointed Kimberly Fruit to Human Rights Board (unanimous, Young absent)
• Reappointed Ana Wallrapp to Variance Review Board (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 4x4 brush truck for $208,368 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,273,993.14 purchase of two Vactor sewer cleaners (unanimous)
• Approved $268,672.35 purchase of restroom and shower facilities for Parks & Recreation (unanimous)

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will hear new cases regarding required building permits. The agenda also includes several cases marked as complied.

• New case: 902 W Columbus Dr (Andreas and Iryna Brexon)
• New case: 2417 W Gray St (Robert James Evans)
• New case: 4512 S Lois Ave (Sjy Holdings LLC)
• New case: 2424 W Tampa Bay Blvd (Marina Club Homeowners Association)
• New case: 106 W Jean St (C And S Family Land Co and Kimberly Canavan)

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will hear several new cases regarding required building permits. The agenda also includes a modification case and notes of previously remanded or complied cases.

• New Case: 3706 E Lambright St (COD-26-0001350)
• New Case: 6205 River Ter (COD-26-0001420)
• New Case: 3913 W Tyson Ave (COD-26-0001477)
• New Case: 802 E Columbus Dr (COD-26-0001494)
• New Case: 2318 W Columbus Dr (COD-26-0001512)

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Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will review several code enforcement cases involving tree removals, property accumulations, and zoning violations. The agenda includes continued cases, new case filings, and a list of recently complied cases.

• Case COD-26-0000085: Continued zoning matter regarding off-street parking requirements for 337 East Davis Partners LLC
• Case COD-26-0000134: New tree removal case involving Homes By West Bay Llc
• Case COD-26-0001014: New tree case regarding a dangerous tree at 10008 N Hyaleah Rd
• Case COD-26-0001091: New zoning matter involving accumulations and recreational vehicles at 1412 E Seneca Ave
• Case COD-26-0001258: New zoning case regarding prohibited signs for JCA Property Management &

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The Special Magistrate will hear several new code enforcement cases involving property maintenance, structural issues, and public nuisances. The agenda also includes a list of cases that have reached compliance or been remanded.

• New case: 5124 E 14th Ave (Maintenance and Accumulations)
• New case: 2103 N 34th St (Floors, walls, ceilings; Windows, doors, hatchways; Maintenance)
• New case: 2104 N 34th St (Structure Maintenance and Roofs)
• New case: 3208 E 5th Ave (Grounds Maintenance and Structure Maintenance)
• New case: 901 W Busch Blvd (Structure, Electrical, and Public Nuisance)

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate addressed several code enforcement cases involving zoning, trees, and property maintenance. Decisions included assessing flat fines, daily fines for non-compliance, and remanding one case.

• Assessed $2,000.00 fine for tree removal at 4623 W Lowell Ave (Deadline: July 29, 2026)
• Remanded zoning case for 2810 W Ohio Ave; no order issued
• Established July 29, 2026 deadline and $100.00 per day fine for accessory structure violation at 2929 W Leroy St
• Established July 29, 2026 deadline and $100.00 per day fine for recreation vehicle/pleasure craft violation at 8719 N Edison Ave
• Established July 29, 2026 deadline and $200.00 per day fine for maintenance and smoke detector violations at 8712 N Brooks St
• Established July 29, 2026 deadline and $100.00 per day fine for Ybor City historic district/accessory structure violation at 1302 E 17th Ave

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate issued compliance deadlines and daily fines for twelve new code enforcement cases. Several other cases were recorded as complied or remanded.

• Set Sept 2, 2026 deadline and $250/day fine for 302 W North Bay St
• Set Sept 30, 2026 deadline and $200/day fine for 420 E Floribraska Ave
• Set Sept 2, 2026 deadline and $100/day fine for 2325 W Grace St
• Set July 29, 2026 deadline and $150/day fine for 411 W North Bay St
• Ordered abatement and set July 15, 2026 deadline with $50/day fine for 3902 N Mayfield Ave
• Set July 29, 2026 deadline and $100/day fine for 1701 W Walnut St
• Set July 29, 2026 deadline and $200/day fine for 8608 N Mulberry St
• Set Sept 2, 2026 deadline and $200/day fine for 8904 El Portal Dr

Council Workshop

The City Council is reviewing various municipal items including rules of procedure, response times for specific locations, and tree management programs. Discussions include the potential increase of tree mitigation fees and expanding the TreeMendous Program to residential front yards.

• Amendment to Rules of Procedure regarding public participation
• Discussion on 33647 response times and developer status
• Second round of conversation on the tree trust fund and NRAC
• Review of the $300 per tree mitigation fee and steps to increase it
• Explanation of the TreeMendous Program and front yard expansion requirements

The Council requested several departmental reports regarding fire rescue resources, traffic mitigation, and tree programs. Additionally, the Council directed revisions to meeting rules of procedure and updated the NRAC appointment process.

• Requested a revised resolution for Rules of Procedure by July 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Requested report on Morris Bridge Road cut-through traffic issues by July 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Requested Tampa Fire Rescue report on New Tampa response time resources by July 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Reopened NRAC application period from June 26 to July 2, 2026 (unanimous)
• Scheduled NRAC appointments for August 6, 2026 (unanimous)
• Requested updated NRAC resolution be presented on July 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Requested proposal for tree mitigation fee study by August 27, 2026 (unanimous)
• Amended TreeMendous Program to include resident front yards (unanimous)

Council Evening

The Tampa City Council is reviewing several public hearings regarding comprehensive plan amendments, alleyway vacations, and special use permits for alcohol sales. These items include rezoning requests for multiple properties and various venue-related beverage permissions.

• First public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2027/Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan
• Comprehensive plan amendment for 11315 North 46th Street; 4801, 4615, 4901 East Fowler Ave; and 11302 North 50th Street
• Comprehensive plan amendment for 1605 North Waters Court
• Comprehensive plan amendment for 1701 East 2nd Avenue
• Vacation of alleys in Ybor City near E. 5th Avenue and N. 22nd Street

The City Council approved multiple ordinances on first reading regarding land use amendments, alleyway vacations, and special use permits for alcohol sales. One public hearing regarding 1605 North Waters Court was continued to September 24, 2026.

• Approved first reading of land use amendment for 11315 N. 46th St, 4801, 4615, 4901 E. Fowler Ave, and 11302 N. 50th St (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 1605 N. Waters Court to September 24, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of land use amendment for 1701 E. 2nd Ave (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to vacate alleys in Ybor City (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of special use permit for alcohol sales at 2105 W. Morrison Ave (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of special use permit for alcohol sales at 1281 Ray Charles Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of special use permit for alcohol sales at 1301 E. 4th Ave, 1306 E. 4th Ave, 1302 E. 2nd Ave, and 1315 E. 5th Ave (unanimous)

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Council Regular

The Council will consider a resolution to award a contract to Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc. for the Tree-Mendous Tampa Program. Councilmember Hurtak has requested that this item be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion.

• $250,000 award to Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc. for tree delivery and installation
• Tree-Mendous Tampa Program through the Parks and Recreation Department

Council Regular

The City Council will review several items including equipment purchases for water and wastewater departments, service agreements, and budget reallocations. The agenda also includes commendations for local jockeys and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

• $250,000 award to Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc. for the Tree-Mendous Tampa Program
• $207,606.21 purchase of a Ford F-550 with Stellar 16K Crane Body for the Water Department
• $437,680.80 purchase of three Freightliner M2 Chassis vehicles for the Wastewater Department
• $392,806.35 purchase of three Freightliner M2 Chassis vehicles for the Wastewater Department
• $1,569,160 budget transfer for the Pumping Stations Rehabilitation Project

The City Council approved multiple resolutions regarding vehicle purchases, fire rescue services, and energy management. The Council denied a $250,000 tree delivery contract following a request to pull the item for discussion.

• Approved Richard Fifer as Alternate Member of the Variance Review Board
• Approved renewal of aircraft rescue and fire fighting services agreement
• Approved medical coverage provision by Tampa Fire Rescue at George M. Steinbrenner Field
• Denied $250,000 tree delivery and installation contract for Parks and Recreation
• Approved assessment of mowing costs for four specific properties
• Approved purchase of Ford F-550 with crane body for Water Department ($207,606.21)
• Approved purchase of three Freightliner M2 dump body vehicles from Tampa Truck Center LLC ($437,680.80)
• Approved purchase of three Freightliner M2 dump body vehicles from Tampa Truck Center LLC ($392,806.35)

Code Enforcement

The June 17, 2026, Code Enforcement meeting contained no records of new, continued, or pending cases. No official actions or decisions were documented in the provided minutes.

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Council Evening

The City Council will consider a $1,066,228 amendment to the Annual Action Plan for ESG Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing. The meeting also includes multiple public hearings regarding various property rezoning applications.

• $1,066,228 allocation for ESG Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (Rush) funds
• Rezoning of 4201 East Osborne Avenue to PD (Day Care and Nursery)
• Rezoning of 1502/1506 North Morgan Street and 1501/1505/1507 North Marion Avenue to CI
• Rezoning of 3705 North Darwin Avenue to PD (Residential Single-Family Detached)
• Rezoning of 9710/9720 North Armenia Avenue to CN

The Council adopted a resolution to include $1,066,228 in ESG Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing funds into the Annual Action Plan. Several rezoning requests were approved on first reading, while two others were continued to future dates.

• Approved $1,066,228 for ESG Rush Funding (unanimous)
• Approved first reading for rezoning at 4201 East Osborne Avenue (unanimous)
• Continued rezoning hearing for 1502 and 1506 North Morgan Street to October 8, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading for rezoning at 3705 North Darwin Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved first reading for rezoning at 9710 and 9720 North Armenia Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved first reading for rezoning at 3817 and 3819 Temple Street (unanimous)
• Approved first reading for rezoning at 3101 North Nebraska Avenue (unanimous)
• Continued rezoning hearing for 915 East 23rd Avenue to September 10, 2026 (unanimous)

CRA Regular

The CRA will review a funding agreement with Urban Reworx, LLC to construct 20 affordable housing units and 950 square feet of commercial space. Staff will also discuss removing funding limits on special requests and projects.

• Grant Funding and Construction Agreement for Vicente Ybor Development at 2914 N. Nebraska Ave
• Construction of 20 units of affordable housing and 950 sf of commercial space
• Discussion regarding funding limits on Special Requests, Special Projects and Funding Requests

CRA Regular

The Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing several staff reports including a workforce housing project in East Tampa. The board will also discuss housing fund allocations and potential updates to the East Tampa CRP.

• East Tampa - 34th St. Workforce Housing: Williams Brown Legacy Project for 31 affordable rental units
• Discussion regarding funding limits on Special Requests, Special Projects and Funding Requests
• Housing discussion regarding current funding allocation and future outlook
• Proposal to outsource the CRA website or landing page
• East Tampa DRAFT CRP Update review

The CRA approved $5,000,000.00 for the Williams Brown Legacy Project on 34th Street. The Board also approved the East Tampa CRP draft update and a transition to a new website and email structure. Discussions regarding a new ballpark project were continued to August 20, 2026.

• Approved $5,000,000.00 for Williams Brown Legacy 34th Housing Project (unanimous)
• Approved presentation structure organized by district (unanimous)
• Approved commercial grant application evaluation and proposal cycle (unanimous)
• Approved FY27 funding request for Unit Creation and Conversion Program (passed with one no vote)
• Continued construction cost breakdown discussion to July 23, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved transition to separate email addresses and a new website (unanimous)
• Approved East Tampa CRP draft update (passed with one no vote)
• Continued ballpark project discussion to August 20, 2026 (5-2)

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will hear new code enforcement cases involving residential and commercial properties. These cases include issues such as roof maintenance, smoke detectors, and vehicle storage across several districts.

• Case COD-26-0000586: 3307 N 34th St (District 1)
• Case COD-26-0000607: 3104 E 10th Ave (District 1)
• Case COD-26-0000649: 10005 N Annette Ave (District 4)
• Case COD-26-0000672: 3301 W Napoleon Ave (District 3)
• Case COD-26-0000675: 1409 E 108th Ave (District 4)

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will hear several code enforcement cases involving zoning, tree maintenance, and property upkeep. The agenda includes new cases regarding off-street parking requirements, sign maintenance, and tree removals.

• Zoning case for abandoned signs at 1806 N Franklin St
• Parking requirement cases for 337 E Davis Blvd, 3508 S Manhattan Ave, and 4407 W Azeele St
• Property maintenance case involving roof covering and inoperative vehicles at 1709 N Club Ct
• Tree removal cases at 105 E 26th Ave, 1911 W Patterson St, 8910 El Portal Dr, 5931 N Rome Ave, and 5933 N Rome Ave
• Sign maintenance case at 5300 W Cypress St Ste 200

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Council Regular

The Tampa City Council is reviewing a consent agenda containing resolutions for vendor contracts, budget reallocations, and legal settlements. Items include purchasing fire department equipment, renewing security and maintenance agreements, funding arts and community programs, and settling two lawsuits. Members will vote on these items together during the regular session.

• Purchase of one Pierce Pumper fire truck for $1,039,876.55 via Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC
• Renewal of building and event security services at Tampa Convention Center for $1,110,405 with Sentry Event Services, Inc.
• Budget transfer of $1,000,000 to the Tampa Police Department for fuels and lubricants
• Legal services agreement up to $200,000 for negotiations related to the Tampa Bay Rays stadium complex
• Settlement payment of $135,000 in Michael Smith v. City of Tampa lawsuit

The Tampa City Council approved a consent agenda containing numerous service agreements, budget reallocations, and equipment purchases. Key actions include purchasing a Pierce pumper for the fire department, reallocating $1,000,000 to police fuel costs, and funding community arts and parks programs. One legal services contract related to Tampa Bay Rays stadium negotiations passed with one dissenting vote. The provided minutes text ends during Item 21 of the consent agenda.

• Approved $1,039,876.55 Pierce pumper purchase for Tampa Fire Rescue (unanimous)
• Allocated $1,000,000 within General Fund for Tampa Police Department fuels and lubricants (unanimous)
• Renewed security contract with Sentry Event Services for Tampa Convention Center at $1,110,405 (unanimous)
• Awarded $2,325,418.56 in waste-to-energy facility equipment services to Kanadevia Inova Matrix Service US LLC (unanimous)
• Approved up to $800,000 renewal for citywide access control, license plate readers, and CCTV systems (unanimous)
• Allocated $675,291 for the H. F. Curren AWTP Master Plan Update project (unanimous)
• Approved up to $200,000 legal services agreement with Morris Massey Law, LLC for Tampa Bay Rays stadium matters (Carlson voted no)
• Approved special event permit for Liberty by the Bay on July 4, 2026 (unanimous)

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will hear several new cases involving protected or dangerous trees, as well as zoning issues like property maintenance and signage. The meeting also includes a request for a compliance date modification and reviews of previously complied or remanded cases.

• Tree removal and pruning violations at various locations including S Morton St, E Washington St, and W San Juan St
• Dangerous tree removal hearings for E Henry Ave properties
• Zoning violations involving paint, roof covering, and commercial equipment on N Ashley St
• Signage and accessory structure regulations regarding N Nebraska Ave
• Compliance date modification request for 6206 Bayshore Blvd involving a $100.00 per day fine

The Tampa Code Enforcement Special Magistrate heard 13 cases on June 3, 2026. The magistrate found respondents in violation of city codes regarding tree removal, dangerous trees, and property maintenance. Fines ranging from $500 to $15,000 were imposed, with compliance deadlines set for July or November 2026. Three cases were continued to future dates, and one existing deadline was extended.

• Found violation of protected tree removal code at 7408 S Morton St; $1,000 fine imposed
• Found violation of grand tree removal code at 4017 W North B St; $15,000 fine imposed
• Found violation of dangerous tree code at 3210 E Henry Ave; $250/day fine imposed if not met by July 1
• Found violation of zoning maintenance codes at 8709 N Ashley St; $225/day fine imposed
• Granted compliance date modification for 6206 Bayshore Blvd to July 1, 2026
• Continued cases at 4706 W Estrella St and 2925 W Alline Ave to July 8, 2026
• Continued case at 8719 N Edison Ave to July 1, 2026 for translator assistance
• Marked multiple other cases as complied or remanded

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will hear various code enforcement cases involving property maintenance, public nuisances, and right-of-way obstructions. The agenda includes continued cases and new cases across several city districts.

• Continued case COD-25-0000773 regarding street or sidewalk obstructions at 3203 W Cordelia St
• Continued case COD-25-0000846 regarding street or sidewalk obstructions at 3215 W Cordelia St
• New case COD-25-0004652 involving a public nuisance at 4400 W Spruce St
• New case COD-26-0000080 involving roof covering and public nuisance at 905 N Albany Ave
• New case COD-26-0000543 involving accumulations and inoperative vehicles at 1820 E Fairbanks St

The Special Magistrate established several compliance deadlines and daily fine amounts for property owners. Multiple other cases were continued to a July 1, 2026 hearing or remanded without an order.

• Continued COD-25-0000773 to July 1, 2026
• Continued COD-25-0000846 to July 1, 2026
• Remanded COD-25-0004652 with no order issued
• Continued COD-25-0004658 to July 1, 2026
• Established July 1, 2026 deadline and $25.00 daily fine for COD-26-0000080
• Established September 2, 2026 deadline and $225.00 daily fine for COD-26-0000264
• Established July 1, 2026 deadline and $100.00 daily fine for COD-26-0000291
• Established July 1, 2026 deadline and $100.00 daily fine for COD-26-0000401

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Council Evening

The City Council is holding public hearings regarding the proposed designation of two brownfield areas for economic development and environmental rehabilitation. These designations involve specific parcels located near North Ashley Street, East Laurel Street, North Tampa Street, and East Twiggs Street.

• Public hearing for 4.33 acres near 1411 North Ashley Street, 103 East Laurel Street, 1200 North Tampa Street, and 1312 Tampa Street
• Public hearing for 0.28 acres near 1125 and 1127 East Twiggs Street

The Council scheduled two public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget. Members also held public hearings regarding brownfield area designations for environmental rehabilitation and economic development.

• Closed public hearing for brownfield designation near 1411 North Ashley Street (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for brownfield designation near 1125 and 1127 East Twiggs Street (unanimous)
• Requested report on total city deferred maintenance for July 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled special needs program status report to June 18, 2026 (unanimous)
• Removed housing for people with disability report from June 25 workshop (unanimous)
• Requested Tampa Fire Rescue and IAFF Local 754 appearance for June 25 discussion (unanimous)
• Requested legal report on electronic message sign text amendment for June 18, 2026 (unanimous)
• Scheduled Afro-Academic competition winners commendation for July 30, 2026 (unanimous)

Council Workshop

The City Council will review several departmental updates and policy proposals. Discussions include the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program, mid-year revenue reviews, and potential changes to Convention Center funding.

• CDBG-DR program presentation by Robert Hendrickson
• Mid-Year Revenue and Finance staff review
• Social Action and Arts Fund goals and funding definitions
• Convention Center enterprise fund conversion discussion
• Downtown Partnership update on large format digital signs

The City Council discussed several items including disaster recovery, mid-year revenue reviews, and digital sign standards. Members established a $1,000,000 target for the FY27 Social Action and Arts Fund and requested staff reports on building sign RFQs.

• Approved agenda (Maniscalco-Carlson)
• Received and filed CDBG-DR presentation (Maniscalco-Miranda)
• Received and filed Mid-Year Review presentation (Maniscalco-Miranda)
• Requested staff attach City goals to Social Action and Arts Fund categories by June 12, 2026 (Hurtak-Viera)
• Set $1,000,000 target for FY27 Social Action and Arts Fund (Young-Miranda)
• Requested written report on building sign RFQ for June 18, 2026 (Hurtak-Young)
• Received and filed Downtown Partnership presentation (Maniscalco-Miranda)
• Removed Rays stadium agreement item from agenda (Carlson-Hurtak)

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate reviewed several code enforcement violations involving building permits, property maintenance, and dangerous trees. The hearing resulted in various daily fines and compliance deadlines for multiple properties across Tampa.

• Fine of $250.00 per day for 11061 Sundrift Dr
• Fine of $250.00 per day for 10725 Pleasant Knoll Dr
• Fine of $250.00 per day for 910 W Hiawatha St
• Fine of $250.00 per day for 801 W Waters Ave
• Fine of $100.00 per day for 8518 N Tampa St

The Special Magistrate heard several cases regarding building permit requirements and property maintenance. Decisions included granting various compliance extensions, denying multiple modification requests, and reducing one outstanding fine.

• Denied modification request for Apamea Capital Llc (COD-25-0003345)
• Granted 60-day extension to July 29, 2026, for Yamilka Marquez Alvarez and Eduardo Garcia Govea (COD-25-0003811)
• Granted 30-day extension to June 24, 2026, for Gujar Vikram Madhukar/life Estate (COD-25-0003871)
• Granted 30-day extension to June 24, 2026, for Sevak Amar and Anita / Life Estate (COD-25-0003880)
• Denied modification request for Carlos Hostilo Mendez; $250.00 daily fine remains (COD-25-0003902)
• Continued matter to June 24, 2026, for Dominique Anderson (COD-25-0003988)
• Denied modification request for Virginia F Abosida Life Estate; $100.00 daily fine remains (COD-25-0004096)
• Denied modification request for Blue Dog Homes LLC; $250.00 daily fine remains (COD-25-0004123)

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Council Regular

The Council is reviewing several items including a budget reallocation for the HOME Investment Partnership Program. Discussion includes updates on single-member district boundaries and the Rome Yard Community Benefits Agreement.

• $24,151.92 transfer within the HOME Investment Partnership Program Grant fund
• Ordinance amending Future Land Use Map for 4615 and 4801 East Fowler Avenue
• Presentation on newly adopted single-member district boundaries
• Update on contractors related to the Rome Yard Community Benefits Agreement
• Substitute ordinance regarding land development code and subdivision procedures

Council Regular

The City Council will receive an update from Tampa International Airport and a presentation on newly adopted single-member district boundaries. The agenda also includes several resolutions regarding police donations, community arts funding, and municipal vehicle purchases.

• Tampa International Airport presentation
• Planning Commission presentation on single-member district boundaries
• Donation of 11 ballistic shields valued at $24,200 to Tampa Police Department
• Donation of one horse valued at $7,000 to Tampa Police Department Mounted Unit
• Transfer of $150,000 for the RISE Reconnection Center at Hanna Project

The City Council approved several resolutions including police equipment donations, social action and arts fund agreements, and vehicle purchases. The council also authorized budget transfers for the Tampa Convention Center and the Fair Oaks Recreation Complex.

• Approved retirement of horse 'Duncan' from Police Mounted Unit (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of 11 ballistic shields valued at $24,200 (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of one horse valued at $7,000 for Police Mounted Unit (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 transfer for RISE Reconnection Center at Hanna Project (unanimous)
• Approved Social Action and Arts Fund agreement with The Skills Center for up to $20,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Social Action and Arts Fund agreement with Glazer Children’s Museum for up to $14,230 (unanimous)
• Approved Social Action and Arts Fund agreement with Speak Up Tampa Bay for up to $75,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Social Action and Arts Fund agreement with New Tampa Penguin Players Project for up to $65,000 (unanimous)

CRA Special

The CRA will discuss a memorandum of understanding involving the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, and the Tampa Bay Rays. The board will review terms for a new ballpark project located at the intersection of Dale Mabry Highway and Tampa Bay Boulevard.

• Non-binding Memorandum of Understanding regarding a new ballpark project near Drew Park
• Discussion of debt feasibility and revenue obligations for the CRA

The CRA continued its review of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding regarding a new ballpark near Dale Mabry Highway and Tampa Bay Boulevard. Several other staff reports and motions were rescheduled or removed from upcoming meeting agendas.

• Continued discussion of the baseball stadium MOU to June 11, 2026 (unanimous)
• Received and filed a document presented by Board member Hurtak (unanimous)
• Rescheduled discussion on funding limits for special requests to a TBD date (unanimous)
• Rescheduled report on disability-friendly playground equipment at Curtis Hixon Park to July 23, 2026 (unanimous)
• Removed the Tampa Union Station Update from the June 11, 2026 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Received and filed sign-in sheets (unanimous)

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding zoning regulations and required building permits. The agenda includes several new cases and one appeal related to construction nuisance and structure demolition.

• Zoning case for 2426 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (41 Properties Llc)
• Building permit violation at 1220 S Dale Mabry Hwy (Wrights Holdings LLC)
• Building permit violation at 4831 W San Miguel St (Dehra Investments LLC)
• Building permit violation at 3515 E Columbus Dr (Columbus First Investments LLC)
• Appeal for demolition of unfinished structure at 412 E Zack St (XSC Tampa Investment LLC)

The Special Magistrate issued several daily fines to property owners for failure to obtain required building permits. Two cases were remanded without an order, and one case was continued for 60 days following an appeal request.

• Remanded zoning case at 2426 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine against Wrights Holdings LLC (compliance by July 22, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine against Dehra Investments LLC (compliance by August 19, 2026)
• Assessed $500.00 per day fine against Columbus First Investments LLC (compliance by July 22, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine against Leonardo Rosales and Oelia Rodriguez (compliance by July 22, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine against Rachel A and Darryl N Ogle (compliance by August 19, 2026)
• Assessed $500.00 per day fine against 2715 West Sligh LLC (compliance by July 22, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine against Domique Amerosa (compliance by July 22, 2026)

Council Calendar

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will hear several new cases regarding required building permits. These cases involve various properties across Tampa, including locations on W Patterson St, N Arden Ave, W Fern St, N Thatcher Ave, N Troy St, and W Rambla St.

• COD-25-0004680: 1514 W Patterson St (Building Permits Required)
• COD-26-0000126: 10104 N Arden Ave (Building Permits Required)
• COD-26-0000130: 1912 W Fern St (Building Permits Required)
• COD-26-0000166: 6310 N Florida Ave (Building Permits Required)
• COD-26-0000259: 4408 N Thatcher Ave (Building Permits Required)

The Special Magistrate issued several $250.00 per day fines for failure to obtain required building permits. One case was continued to June 17, 2026, due to a change in property ownership, and one case was remanded without an order.

• Assessed $250.00 daily fine for 1514 W Patterson St (compliance by August 19, 2026)
• Continued 10104 N Arden Ave case to June 17, 2026, due to ownership change
• Assessed $250.00 daily fine for 1912 W Fern St (compliance by July 22, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 daily fine for 6310 N Florida Ave (compliance by July 22, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 daily fine for 4408 N Thatcher Ave (compliance by July 22, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 daily fine for 4511 N Troy St (compliance by July 22, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 daily fine for 1915 W Fern St (compliance by July 22, 2026)
• Remanded 2133 W Rambla St case with no order issued

Council Evening

The Tampa City Council will review several land development items, including a city-wide text amendment regarding zoning and parking. The agenda also includes various rezoning requests for residential and commercial properties across the city.

• Publicly initiated text amendments to Chapter 27 (Zoning and Land Development)
• Vacating of alleys in Ybor City south of E. 5th Avenue
• Rezoning of 3101 N. Florida Avenue from CI to PD
• Rezoning of 3401 & 3407 W. Kennedy Blvd. to PD (Medical Office)
• Rezoning of 1500 W. La Salle Street from RS-50 to RM-18

The City Council approved a substitute ordinance for zoning and land development text amendments. Several rezoning applications for residential and medical uses were approved on first reading, while others were continued to future hearings.

• Approved zoning and land development text amendments on first reading (unanimous; Hurtak voted no)
• Continued alleyway vacation hearing for Ybor City to June 25, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued rezoning application for 3101 N. Florida Avenue to July 23, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued rezoning application for W. Kennedy Blvd. and N. Glen Ave. to July 23, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for 1500 W. LaSalle Street on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for 3206 N. Tampa Street on first reading (unanimous)

CRA Regular

The Community Redevelopment Agency board will review and act on staff recommendations for neighborhood infrastructure and budget adjustments. The agenda lists proposed contract amendments for wayfinding signage across four districts, totaling $231,793.75, alongside a separate $83,750 authorization for East Tampa signage. Staff will also present FY26 budget reprogramming updates, feasibility studies for new community facilities, and progress reports on library renovations and disability-accessible park equipment.

• Multi-district wayfinding contract amendment for additional signs and Riverwalk signage totaling $231,793.75 across Central Park, Channel District, Downtown, and Tampa Heights Riverfront
• East Tampa CRA Wayfinding and Gateway Signage Project authorization for Option 2 at $83,750
• West Tampa CRA special projects funding request for Dr. Walter L. Smith Library & Museum renovations
• East Tampa CRA feasibility assessment RFQ for the Community Opportunity Center (Gator Building Site)
• FY26 budget reprogramming reports for East Tampa and Drew Park CRAs

The CRA approved various project funds, including $1.19M for library renovations and special project funding for Ybor Harbor. The board also approved budget reprogrammings for East Tampa and Drew Park.

• Approved West Tampa – Rey Park Program Change (unanimous)
• Approved East Tampa FY26 Budget Reprogramming (unanimous)
• Approved Ybor Harbor Special Project Funding Request with specific conditions (unanimous)
• Approved authorization for East Tampa Community Opportunity Center RFQ (unanimous)
• Approved East Tampa Wayfinding and Gateway Signage Project (unanimous)
• Approved $1,192,418.00 for Dr. Walter L. Smith Library & Museum Renovations (unanimous)
• Approved Drew Park CRA FY26 Budget Reprogramming (unanimous)
• Approved Multi District Wayfinding Contract Amendment for $231,793.75 (unanimous)

Council Calendar

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will hear several new and modified code enforcement cases regarding zoning and accessory structures. The agenda also includes a list of cases that have reached compliance.

• New case COD-26-0000019: Accessory structures at 3109 W Oakellar Ave
• New case COD-26-0000075: Fence and wall regulations at 2805 Old Bayshore Way
• New case COD-26-0000123: District regulations and accessory structures at 1115 E Linebaugh Ave
• Modification case COD-25-0004510: Accessory structures at 4210 E Covina Cir N
• Seven cases marked as complied, including properties on W Busch Blvd, E 97th Ave, N 60th St, E Annie St, N 11th St, and E 99th Ave

The Special Magistrate addressed several code enforcement cases regarding accessory structures and fences. Decisions included establishing new compliance deadlines with daily fines and noting completed compliance for certain properties.

• Established June 17, 2026 compliance deadline and $100.00 per day fine for 3109 W Oakellar Ave
• Noted case in compliance for 2805 Old Bayshore Way; no order needed
• Established June 17, 2026 compliance deadline and $1000.00 per day fine for 1115 E Linebaugh Ave
• Granted modification of compliance deadline to May 20, 2026 with $200.00 per day fine for 4210 E Covina Cir N
• Recorded compliance for 1033 W Busch Blvd
• Recorded compliance for 4201 E 97th Ave
• Recorded compliance for 1917 N 60th St
• Recorded compliance for 2607 E Annie St

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will review several new code enforcement cases involving property maintenance, heating, and plumbing issues. The body will also address cases that have been remanded or marked as complied.

• New case COD-26-0000113: 4702 E 10th Ave (Maintenance)
• New case COD-26-0000181: 1804 E 22nd Ave (Paint, Maintenance, and Vacant Structure Responsibility)
• New case COD-26-0000244: 3401 N 52nd St (Heating and Rodent control)
• New case COD-26-0000301: 72 Oaks At Uptown Llc (Construction and Rental Unit condition)
• New case COD-26-0000303: 2302 E 21st Ave (Roof covering and Accumulations)

The Special Magistrate established specific compliance deadlines and daily fine amounts for several property maintenance and structure cases. One case was remanded without an order, while several others were noted as complied.

• Established August 12, 2026 deadline and $100/day fine for 4702 E 10th Ave
• Established June 17, 2026 deadline and $250/day fine for 1804 E 22nd Ave
• Established June 17, 2026 deadline and $200/day fine for 3401 N 52nd St
• Established June 17, 2026 deadline and $200/day fine for 902 E Annie St
• Established June 17, 2026 deadline and $200/day fine for 2302 E 21st Ave
• Established June 17, 2026 deadline and $200/day fine for 2317 N 52nd St
• Established June 17, 2026 deadline and $100/day fine for 10502 N Hamner Ave
• Remanded case for 2705 E 10th Ave with no order issued

Council Regular

The City Council will conduct elections for the Chair, Chair Pro-Tem, and Community Redevelopment Agency leadership. The agenda includes several resolutions regarding public safety funding, equipment purchases, and community service agreements.

• Election of City Council Chair, Chair Pro-Tem, and CRA leadership
• Emergency Medical Transport Billing Services contract for $960,000
• Medical and First Aid Supplies purchase for $661,331.97
• Pierce Pumper vehicle purchase for $1,025,579.84
• Automotive Paint & Body Repairs contract for $1,830,000 over 36 months

The City Council elected a new Chair, Chair Pro-Tem, and leadership for the Community Redevelopment Agency. Additionally, the Council approved several resolutions regarding public safety funding, equipment purchases, and administrative appointments.

• Elected Alan Clendenin as Chair of the City Council (unanimous)
• Elected Lynn Hurtak as Chair Pro-Tem of the City Council (unanimous)
• Elected Naya Young as Chair of the Community Redevelopment Agency (unanimous)
• Elected Luis Viera as Vice-Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency (unanimous)
• Reappointed William Babcock to the Architectural Review Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Vivian Walker as Internal Auditor (unanimous)
• Appointed Megan Cochran and Heather Hay to the Sanchez y Haya Community Benefits Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Approved $960,000 EMS billing services agreement for Tampa Fire Rescue (unanimous)

Council Regular

The City Council is considering a resolution to approve an agreement between the City of Tampa and Water Street Tampa, LLC. This agreement concerns the installation and maintenance of public realm features near 302 Caesar Street or 200 S. Nebraska Avenue.

• Agreement with Water Street Tampa, LLC for public realm improvements near 302 Caesar Street/200 S. Nebraska Avenue

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate is reviewing several new code enforcement cases involving tree removal, pruning, and property maintenance. The agenda also includes requests to modify compliance dates and a list of cases that have reached compliance.

• Tree pruning and removal violations at 7507 S OBrien St, 2906 W Pearl Ave, 4708 W Ballast Point Blvd, 4724 W Iowa Ave, 4009 W Estrella St, and 9228 N 52nd St
• Zoning violation regarding recreational vehicles at 1710 E Idell St
• Demolition by neglect of a contributing structure at 1506 N 15th St
• Animal and excrement violations at 8035 N Ola Ave
• Overgrowth and accessory structure issues at 6910 N 19th St

The Special Magistrate issued several flat fines and daily fines for code violations involving trees, zoning, and property maintenance. Some cases were granted continuances or moved to future hearing dates.

• $500.00 fine assessed for tree pruning at 7507 S OBrien St
• $500.00 fine assessed for grand tree removal at 2906 W Pearl Ave
• $5,000.00 fine assessed for protected and grand tree removal at 4708 W Ballast Point Blvd
• $1,500.00 fine assessed for protected tree removal at 4724 W Iowa Ave
• $5,000.00 fine assessed for protected tree removal at 4009 W Estrella St
• $250.00 per day fine assessed for accumulations and recreational vehicles at 1710 E Idell St
• $500.00 per day fine assessed for demolition by neglect at 1506 N 15th St
• No fine or order imposed as property at 8035 N Ola Ave came into compliance

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will hear several code enforcement cases involving property maintenance, structural standards, and public nuisances. The agenda includes continued cases and new cases across multiple city districts.

• Case COD-25-0004773: 5815 Interbay Blvd (Paint, Maintenance, Vacant structures)
• Case COD-26-0000020: 306 N Church Ave (Floors, Walls, Windows, Maintenance, Accumulations)
• Case COD-26-0000146: 6707 N 10th St (Maintenance, Public nuisance, Accumulations)
• Case COD-26-0000174: 3506 N 9th St (Paint, Roof covering, Vacant structures)
• Case COD-26-0000196: 7209 N 19th St (Accumulations, Overgrowth)

The Special Magistrate issued various compliance deadlines and fines for property maintenance, structural standards, and public nuisance violations. Several cases were continued to June 3, 2026, while one respondent was noted as being in compliance.

• Established July 8, 2026 deadline and $100/day fine for 5815 Interbay Blvd
• Granted abatement order and May 13, 2026 deadline with $200 fine for 306 N Church Ave
• Granted abatement order and May 13, 2026 deadline with $150 fine for 6707 N 10th St
• Established June 3, 2026 deadline and $200 fine for 3506 N 9th St
• Established June 3, 2026 deadline and $50 fine for 7209 N 19th St
• Established June 3, 2026 deadline and $200 fine for 701 E Norfolk St
• Established June 3, 2026 deadline and $200 fine for 4212 W North B St
• Established June 3, 2026 deadline and $200 fine for 1022 E 15th Ave

Council Special

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding involving the Tampa Bay Rays. The session includes presentations from both the team and the City, followed by question and answer periods.

• Discussion of Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Tampa Bay Rays

The City Council held a workshop regarding a Memorandum of Understanding for the Tampa Bay Rays and a proposed stadium. The session included presentations from Tampa Bay Rays and HCC leadership, followed by question-and-answer sessions and public comment. No substantive votes or decisions were made regarding the stadium proposal during this meeting.

• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Received and filed memorandum from John Bennett (unanimous)
• Received and filed presentation from John Bennett (unanimous)
• Received and filed Public Comment sign-in sheet (unanimous)
• Received and filed document submitted by Jim Davison (unanimous)
• Received and filed document submitted by James Adair (unanimous)

Council Calendar

Council Evening

The City Council will hold several public hearings regarding changes to the Tampa Comprehensive Plan. These include land use reclassifications for properties on West Euclid Avenue, East Fowler Avenue, North 26th Street, and North 25th Street. Additionally, the council will consider special use permits for alcoholic beverage sales at locations on North Nebraska Avenue and South MacDill Avenue.

• Land use amendment for 3602 West Euclid Avenue from Residential-20 to Community Mixed Use-35
• Land use amendment for 4615 and 4801 East Fowler Avenue from Light Industrial and Public/Semi-Public to Public/Semi-Public
• Map amendment for 11315 North 46th Street
• Land use amendment for 4304 North 26th Street and 4205 North 25th Street from Residential-10 to Residential-20
• Land use amendment for 4216 North 26th Street from Residential-10 to Residential-20

The Council approved multiple amendments to the Tampa Comprehensive Plan regarding land use classifications. Additionally, two special use permits for alcoholic beverage sales were approved on first reading.

• Approved land use amendment for 3602 West Euclid Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved land use amendment for 4615 and 4801 East Fowler Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved transmission of map amendment for 11315 North 46th Street (unanimous)
• Approved land use amendment for 4304 North 26th Street and 4205 North 25th Street (unanimous)
• Approved land use amendment for 4216 North 26th Street (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for alcohol sales at 1724 North Nebraska Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for alcohol sales at 2507 South MacDill Avenue (unanimous)
• Scheduled budget workshops for August 3, August 10, and August 17, 2026 (unanimous)

Council Workshop

The Council will discuss several items related to tree canopy assessments, tree trust fund management, and potential changes to the Convention Center's funding structure. Additional discussions include a noise study briefing and rules regarding the posting of meeting documents.

• University of South Florida presentation on Post Storm Tree Canopy Assessment
• Proposed code amendment limiting tree trust fund to Type 1 and Type 2 Trees
• Review of data required for $334,748.48 transfer from South Tampa and Central Tampa Tree Trust Funds
• Discussion on converting the Convention Center to an enterprise fund
• Briefing on a Noise Study

The Council approved several restrictions on the use of Tree Trust Fund money and directed the Tampa Police Department to create a vehicle noise enforcement plan. Additionally, changes were made to the Natural Resources Committee structure and membership.

• Prohibited Tree Trust Fund money from being used for Planning (unanimous)
• Prohibited use of Tree Trust Fund money for Enterprise funds (unanimous)
• Requested policies to replace trees removed by enterprise projects (unanimous)
• Requested review of $300 per tree mitigation fee (unanimous)
• Approved adding two neighborhood representative positions to Natural Resources Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended Natural Resources Committee meet at least 6 times a year (unanimous)
• Directed Tampa PD to prepare a vehicle noise enforcement plan within 90 days (unanimous)
• Continued Convention Center enterprise fund discussion to May 28, 2026 (unanimous)

Council Calendar

Council Regular

The City Council will review several items including police equipment purchases, fire rescue grants, and park maintenance contracts. The agenda also includes presentations on post-disaster redevelopment and various community service agreements.

• Purchase of Police Lidar Speed Enforcement Package for $28,450
• Purchase of a Hostage Negotiation Team Vehicle for an estimated $431,950
• Transfer of $500,000 within the Police Grants Fund for drone purchases
• Purchase of uniforms and related products for $1,140,000
• Purchase of a Fire Safety Trailer for an estimated $239,925.07

The City Council approved numerous resolutions covering police equipment, fire rescue supplies, and park maintenance. Additional actions included confirming several board appointments and approving special event permits.

• Approved minutes from April 2 and April 9 sessions (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution honoring ZooTampa's Lucy the Florida Panther Ambassador (unanimous)
• Confirmed Jon Epps to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Confirmed Edwin Narain to the Citizens Advisory Budget and Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Confirmed Tarah Bluma to the Citizens Advisory Budget and Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $28,450 for Police Lidar Speed Enforcement Package (unanimous)
• Approved $431,950 for a Hostage Negotiation Team Vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 transfer for TPD Drone Purchase Agreement (unanimous)

Council Calendar

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will hear several new cases regarding required building permits. The session also includes a request for a compliance date modification and a fine reduction request.

• 15 new building permit violation cases (Section 5-105.1)
• Request for modification of compliance date for 6309 S Renellie Ct
• Fine reduction request for 1208 E 17th Ave involving a $7,000 fine

The Special Magistrate addressed multiple code enforcement cases regarding required building permits. Decisions included establishing new compliance deadlines with daily fines, modifying existing deadlines, and reducing a fine for a property brought into compliance.

• Remanded case COD-25-0003580 with no order issued
• Established August 12, 2026 deadline and $250 daily fine for COD-25-0003836
• Established August 12, 2026 deadline and $250 daily fine for COD-25-0004020
• Established July 15, 2026 deadline and $250 daily fine for COD-25-0004323
• Established August 12, 2026 deadline and $250 daily fine for COD-25-0004384
• Established August 12, 2026 deadline and $250 daily fine for COD-25-0004465
• Established August 12, 2026 deadline and $250 daily fine for COD-25-0004547
• Established August 12, 2026 deadline and $250 daily fine for COD-25-0004574

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will hear several new cases regarding required building permits. The agenda also includes a request for a fine reduction and requests to modify compliance dates.

• New case: COD-25-0004742 at 4103 W Comanche Ave
• New case: COD-25-0004777 at 5505 N Armenia Ave
• New case: COD-25-0004798 at 10219 N Ojus Dr
• New case: COD-26-0000017 at 7201 N 41st St
• New case: COD-26-0000054 at 8317 N Packwood Ave

The Special Magistrate addressed several code enforcement cases regarding required building permits. Decisions included establishing new compliance deadlines with associated fines, granting fine reductions, and modifying existing compliance dates.

• Found 4103 W Comanche Ave in compliance; no order imposed
• Set June 17, 2026 compliance deadline and $500.00 fine for 5505 N Armenia Ave
• Set June 17, 2026 compliance deadline and $250.00 fine for 10219 N Ojus Dr
• Set June 17, 2026 compliance deadline and $250.00 fine for 7201 N 41st St
• Set June 17, 2026 compliance deadline and $250.00 fine for 8317 N Packwood Ave
• Set June 17, 2026 compliance deadline and $250.00 fine for 8107 N Packwood Ave
• Set June 17, 2026 compliance deadline and $250.00 fine for 4033 W Comanche Ave
• Found 2613 N 23rd St in compliance; no order required

CRA Special

The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board will meet to discuss specific agency agreements. The discussion includes the CRA Service Agreement, Annual Performance Measures, and Community Benefits Agreements.

• Discussion of CRA Service Agreement
• Discussion of Annual Performance Measures
• Discussion of Community Benefits Agreements

The CRA Board held a workshop to discuss the Services Agreement, Annual Performance Measures, and Community Benefits Agreement. Staff was directed to update the language for the Community Benefits Agreement for a future meeting. All presented documents and sign-in sheets were received and filed.

• Approved April 14, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved separate discussions for specific agreement topics (unanimous)
• Approved public comment to follow each discussion topic (unanimous)
• Requested staff update Community Benefits Agreement language for July 23, 2026 (unanimous)
• Received and filed documents presented by Cedric McCray (unanimous)
• Received and filed sign-in sheets (unanimous)
• Received and filed documents presented by Alison Hewitt (unanimous)

Council Evening

The City Council is holding multiple public hearings regarding property rezoning applications. These items include requests to change residential classifications to planned developments for medical offices, storefront residential, and single-family attached housing.

• Rezoning of 4420 W. Carmen Street from RS-50 to PD
• Rezoning of 301 and 305 South MacDill Avenue from PD to PD (Medical Office)
• Rezoning of 3101 North Nebraska Avenue from RS-50 and CG to PD
• Rezoning of 3724 West San Pedro Street and 3717 Obispo Street from RS-50 and PD to PD
• Rezoning of 915 East 23rd Avenue from RS-50 to PD

The City Council approved multiple rezoning requests for residential and medical office properties. Two additional rezoning applications were continued to a future hearing date.

• Approved rezoning for 4420 W. Carmen Street (4-1)
• Approved rezoning for 301 and 305 South MacDill Avenue (unanimous)
• Continued rezoning for 3101 North Nebraska Avenue to June 11, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for 3724 West San Pedro Street and 3717 Obispo Street (majority vote)
• Continued rezoning for 915 East 23rd Avenue to June 11, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for 3415 West Harbor View Avenue (4-2)
• Approved rezoning for 3106 North Massachusetts Avenue 1/2 (unanimous)

CRA Regular

The Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing several staff reports regarding residential grants, the Ybor Heights Village Homeownership Project, and the Historic Jackson House restoration. The board will also consider approvals for neighborhood wayfinding signage and a safety study in Drew Park.

• Historic Jackson House restoration update at 851 E. Zack St.
• $83,750 authorization for East Tampa CRA Expanded Wayfinding System
• Drew Park Safety and Speed Management Study scope expansion
• Downtown Arts Center funding reallocation request
• Ybor Heights Village Homeownership Project report

The CRA Board approved funding for the Ybor Heights Village Homeownership Project and a $1,000,000 allocation for the Jackson House Foundation. Additional approvals included the Drew Park Safety and Speed Management Study and the Downtown Arts Center Funding Program Change. A neighborhood signage project was continued to a future meeting.

• Approved March 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Removed Sicilian Mayor presentation from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved draft of the CRA 2025 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Scheduled a CRA Workshop for April 14, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Ybor Heights Village Homeownership Project (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000.00 for Jackson House Foundation Project (unanimous)
• Approved outsourcing of CRA website/landing page (unanimous)

Code Enforcement

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding zoning, tree removal, and code violations. The hearing is open to the public and will be held at the City Center Community Room.

• Hearing for Melton Davis regarding zoning and parking at 5022 N 30th St
• Hearing for Michelle Arango and Carmen Marrero regarding grand tree removal at 2321 E 112th Ave
• Hearing for La Caridad Fashion Jewelry Corp regarding fence regulations at 1907 N 49th St
• Hearing for John Thomas Salem regarding dangerous trees at 8214 N 14th St
• Hearing for Aida M Rodriguez and James Behanna regarding vacant structures at 103 W Stanley St

The Special Magistrate established various compliance deadlines and potential fines for tree removal, fencing, and zoning issues. Two zoning cases were continued to a later date, while one request to modify a compliance deadline was granted.

• Continued COD-25-0003559 to August 5, 2025
• Continued COD-25-0003560 to August 5, 2025
• Established June 10, 2026 compliance deadline and $3,500.00 fine for tree removal at 2321 E 112th Ave
• Established May 6, 2026 compliance deadline and $100.00 fine for fence violation at 1907 N 49th St
• Established April 15, 2026 compliance deadline and $500.00 per day fine for dangerous tree at 8214 N 14th St
• Granted request to modify compliance deadline for 103 W Stanley St to June 11, 2026, with a $200.00 fine

Council Calendar

Code Enforcement

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate will conduct a hearing on April 8, 2026 to consider seven code enforcement cases. Each case involves alleged violations of specific municipal code sections at the listed properties. The magistrate will determine compliance and any required corrective actions.

• COD-25-0003752 – Revolution Holdings LLC, 3719 E 38th Ave & 4084 Fruitville Rd; violations: Sec. 19-231(15)a (paint), Sec. 19-231(15)c (maintenance), Sec. 19-48 (public nuisance)
• COD-25-0004426 – Doris M Williams / Life Estate Et Al, 4401 N 40th St & 5316 E 20th Ave; violation: Sec. 19-237(3) (structure maintenance)
• COD-25-0004769 – Vazrik Sahakian, 17114 Carrington Park Dr Unit 212; violations: Sec. 19-231(10) (floors, walls, ceilings), Sec. 19-231(13) (plumbing fixtures), Sec. 19-231(17) (general condition), Sec. 19-231(3) (smoke detectors)
• COD-25-0004773 – Theresa Macneil, 5815 Interbay Blvd & 2804 W Paxton Ave; violations: Sec. 19-231(15)a (paint), Sec. 19-231(15)c (maintenance), Sec. 19-233(a) (vacant structures), Sec. 19-47 (offensive conditions)
• COD-26-0000103 – Marlene Baez, 9801 N 16th St; violations: Sec. 19-231(11) (windows, doors), Sec. 19-231(15)b (roof covering)

The Special Magistrate reviewed seven new municipal code enforcement cases involving property maintenance, structural defects, and public nuisances. For six properties, the Magistrate established compliance deadlines between April 23 and June 10, 2026, and imposed fines ranging from $100 to $400 if violations are not corrected by those dates. One case was continued to May 6, 2026, while another respondent was found in full compliance with no fine assessed. A supplemental list confirmed that multiple previously cited properties have since met code requirements.

• COD-25-0003752 (Revolution Holdings LLC): Compliance deadline June 10, 2026; $400 fine if not met
• COD-25-0004426 (Doris M Williams): Compliance deadline June 10, 2026; $200 fine if not met
• COD-25-0004769 (Vazrik Sahakian): Compliance deadline April 23, 2026; $200 fine if not met
• COD-25-0004773 (Theresa Macneil): Case continued to May 6, 2026
• COD-26-0000103 (Marlene Baez): Compliance deadline May 6, 2026; $200 fine if not met
• COD-26-0000215 (John J Terrill & Leslie Ann Rooney): Found in compliance; no fine imposed
• COD-26-0000342 (David M Dennison et al.): Compliance deadline May 6, 2026; $100 fine if not met

Council Calendar

Council Regular

The Tampa City Council will consider resolutions to approve a property exchange agreement involving the former cable office building and portions of the historic Zion Cemetery. The agreement involves no monetary consideration and includes covenants for the cemetery's preservation.

• Property exchange agreement for former cable office building and Zion Cemetery
• Conveyance of cemetery portion to Zion Cemetery Preservation & Maintenance Society
• Agreement subject to covenants for perpetual preservation and restoration

Council Regular

The Tampa City Council will consider budget adjustments for infrastructure, affordable housing, and social action, along with property agreements for the Rome Yard development and Zion Cemetery.

• Change Order 2 Final to Comprehensive Infrastructure contract ($4,298,138.86 decrease)
• Budget transfer for Affordable Housing activities ($585,000)
• Amended Ground Lease Agreement for Rome Yard Phase 4
• Property exchange agreement for former cable office building and Zion Cemetery
• Resolution receiving the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The City Council approved several land use and development agreements, including projects at Rome Yard and a property exchange involving Zion Cemetery. Additional actions included approving infrastructure change orders, budget transfers, and rental space for the National Veterans Golden Age Games.

• Approved Madison Street Park scaffolding agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Tampa Convention Center rental for National Veterans Golden Age Games (unanimous)
• Approved $4.29M decrease for Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. contract (unanimous)
• Approved $2.3M transfer to Water Future Debt Capital Projects Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $18,588 transfer to General Fund Social Action and Arts Funding (unanimous)
• Approved $585,000 transfer to Housing Program Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Peoples Gas System easement at 2507 East 26th Avenue (5-0, one abstention)
• Approved Rome Yard mixed-use development phasing and timing plan (5-2)

Code Enforcement

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding commercial equipment in residential districts and dangerous trees. The hearing will also address cases remanded for further action and those already found to be in compliance.

• Hearing on commercial equipment in residential districts (COD-25-0004456)
• Hearing on dangerous trees (COD-25-0004637)
• Hearing on dangerous trees (COD-25-0004729)
• Hearing on dangerous trees (COD-25-0004751)
• Hearing on dangerous trees (COD-26-0000151)

The Special Magistrate addressed several new cases involving commercial equipment in residential districts and dangerous trees. Compliance deadlines and daily fines were established for all new cases presented.

• Established April 29, 2026 deadline and $100.00 daily fine for Bull Run Trust (COD-25-0004456)
• Established April 8, 2026 deadline and $500.00 daily fine for Tjra Investments Llc (COD-25-0004637)
• Established April 8, 2026 deadline and $500.00 daily fine for Eduardo And Nubia Arias (COD-25-0004729)
• Established April 8, 2026 deadline and $500.00 daily fine for Trust Services Ii Llc (COD-25-0004751)
• Established April 8, 2026 deadline and $500.00 daily fine for Gina Laura Beazley /Trustee (COD-26-0000151)
• Established April 8, 2026 deadline and $500.00 daily fine for Shawn Dewitte Sr And Latasha L Singfield (COD-26-0000161)

Code Enforcement

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding code violations, including property maintenance and structural issues. The hearing is scheduled for April 1, 2026, at the City Center.

• Hearing for case COD-25-0004441 at 1515 W Patterson St
• Hearing for case COD-25-0004619 at 1707 E Powhatan Ave
• Hearing for case COD-25-0004006 at 106 W Hilda St
• Hearing for case COD-25-0004096 at 8518 N Tampa St
• Hearing for case COD-25-0004129 at 8518 N Tampa St

The Special Magistrate established various compliance deadlines and daily fines for multiple property owners. Several cases were recorded as being in compliance.

• Set July 1, 2026 deadline and $250/day fine for 1515 W Patterson St
• Set June 3, 2026 deadline and $150/day fine for 1707 E Powhatan Ave
• Set July 1, 2026 deadline and $100/day fine for 106 W Hilda St
• Set April 29, 2026 deadline and $100/day fine for 8518 N Tampa St (Case COD-25-0004096)
• Set April 29, 2026 deadline and $100/day fine for 8518 N Tampa St (Case COD-25-0004129)
• Set April 29, 2026 deadline and $200/day fine for 2116 W Erna Dr
• Marked 612 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd as In Compliance
• Set April 29, 2026 deadline and $50/day fine for 7807 N Mulberry St

Council Regular

The Tampa City Council meets in regular session to act on a consent agenda containing dozens of administrative items. The largest expenditure is a $1,766,884 purchase of Glock 45 9mm pistols and accessories for the police department. Other notable actions include contracts for ambulance equipment, fencing, and special event permits.

• Resolution approving $1,766,884 for Glock pistols and trade-in services for Tampa Police Department
• Resolution approving $400,000 for Stryker ambulance power load system for Fire Rescue
• Resolution approving $1,500,000 renewal for citywide fencing (Parks and Recreation)
• Donation of K-9 "Odus" to Newton County Sheriff's Office
• Six special event permits for April and May including Caribbean Carnival and Taste of Water Street

The City Council approved several resolutions including police equipment purchases, budget transfers, and community service agreements. The session also included commendations for USF's urban planning program and the Tampa Water Department.

• Approved Ansley Blackwell to the Barrio Latino Commission (unanimous)
• Approved donation of K-9 'Odus' to Newton County Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved $1,766,884 for Glock pistol accessories and trade-in services (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfer of $1,766,884 for Glock 45 9mm pistols (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 purchase agreement for ambulance power load system accessories (unanimos)
• Approved $213,257.14 for a remotely operated robot and camera for TPD (unanimous)
• Approved $11,000 contract with US EEOC for human rights services (unanimous)
• Approved $67,497 three-year drug prevention agreement with C.E. Mendez Foundation (unanimous)

Council Regular

Council Calendar

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will hear new code enforcement cases regarding prohibited signs and required permits. The meeting also includes cases where compliance has been noted.

• Zoning case COD-25-0002785 involving 41 Properties Llc at 2426 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
• Building permit case COD-25-0004534 involving AO PROPCO 1 LLC at 1322 W Hiawatha St
• Building permit case COD-25-0004629 involving Eagle Homes And Investments Llc at 10416 N Pawnee Ave
• Compliance noted for cases at 1710 W Perdiz St, 1210 N Community Pl, and 9414 N Forest Hills Dr

The Special Magistrate assessed daily fines for two building code violations regarding required permits. Three other cases were recorded as having complied with code requirements.

• Continued case COD-25-0002785 (41 Properties Llc) to May 20, 2026
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine for COD-25-0004534 (AO PROPCO 1 LLC) if not compliant by May 20, 2026
• Assessed $500.00 per day fine for COD-25-0004629 (Eagle Homes And Investments Llc) if not compliant by May 20, 2026
• Recorded compliance for COD-25-0004544 at 1710 W Perdiz St
• Recorded compliance for COD-25-0004573 at 1210 N Community Pl
• Recorded compliance for COD-25-0004576 at 9414 N Forest Hills Dr

CRA Regular

The Tampa CRA board will consider resolutions for grant agreements to fund repairs at the Florida Aquarium, workforce housing at 801 E. Whiting St, and affordable housing in East Tampa. A $5.5 million budget change for Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park enhancements and a $290,000 property purchase on N. 19th Street are also up for approval. The board will also receive monthly reports from the East Tampa CAC and CRA Director.

• $5.5 million budget reprogramming for Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park enhancements ($3M from Neighborhood Infrastructure, $2.5M in FY27)
• Florida Aquarium grant funding and construction agreement for renovations at 701 Channelside Drive
• Affordable housing grant to Clonts Properties for development at 3812-3816 Temple St in East Tampa
• Workforce housing grant to 801 Whiting LLC for property at 801 E. Whiting St
• Purchase of property at 4539 N. 19th St for $290,000 plus $10,000 closing costs for East Tampa CRA

The CRA Board approved several grant funding and construction agreements for the Florida Aquarium, workforce housing at 801 Whiting LLC, and affordable housing at Clonts Properties. Additionally, the board authorized a $1 million request for the Downtown Arts Center and multiple budget program changes.

• Approved consultant service agreements not to exceed $10,000,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Florida Aquarium, Inc. Grant Funding and Construction Agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted 801 Whiting LLC Grant Funding and Construction Agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Clonts Properties, Inc. East Tampa Affordable Housing Grant (unanimous)
• Approved Casey Bauer for Central Park CAC appointment (unanimous)
• Approved Janice Williams and Allen Berrebbi for West Tampa CAC appointments (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 Downtown Arts Center Funding Request (unanimous)
• Approved Kid Mason Program Change of $21,888.08 (unanimous)

Council Evening

The Tampa City Council will hold a public hearing on seven proposed rezonings across the city, including properties on Euclid Avenue and LaSalle Street. The council will also consider a resolution ratifying a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters.

• Public hearing on rezoning 2907 W Euclid Avenue from RS-60 to RS-50
• Public hearing on rezoning 1008 W LaSalle Street from RS-50 to PD
• Public hearing on rezoning 1307 W LaSalle Street from RS-50 to PD
• Resolution ratifying Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local Union No. 754
• Resolution approving bonus provision agreement for 110 South Boulevard

The Council approved a collective bargaining agreement for Local Union No. 754 through September 2028. Several residential rezoning ordinances were approved on first reading, while one request for West Euclid Avenue was denied.

• Approved Local Union No. 754 Collective Bargaining Agreement (7-0)
• Denied rezoning at 2907 W. Euclid Avenue (7-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 4102 N. 22nd Street (6-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 2707 E. 22nd Avenue (6-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 1008 W. La Salle Street (6-1)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 1307 W. La Salle Street (6-1)
• Continued rezoning hearing for 4420 W. Carmen Street to April 9, 2026 (7-0)

Code Enforcement

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate Hearing will address seven code enforcement cases, including abandoned signs, open storage, and historic district violations. The hearing is open to the public and will be held at the City Center Community Room.

• Case COD-25-0003288: Abandoned signs at 2901 N 50th St
• Case COD-25-0003787: Open storage at 3007 N 34th St
• Case COD-25-0004741: Roof covering and nuisance conditions at 2701 E 98th Ave
• Case COD-26-0000036: Historic district violation at 1707 E 4th Ave
• Case COD-26-0000121: Historic district violation at 1715 E 4th Ave

The Special Magistrate issued several daily fines for zoning and property maintenance violations. Multiple cases involving historic district compliance and property nuisances were addressed.

• Continued Giant Oil INC case to June 10, 2026
• Assessed $100.00 per day fine for A And B Oppertunities Inc (compliance due May 13, 2026)
• Assessed $200.00 per day fine for Soyeb M Shahriar (compliance due April 8, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine for James Hettinger Llc And Clendenon Properties Llc at 1707 E 4th Ave (compliance due March 18, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine for James Hettinger Llc And Clendenon Properties Llc at 1411 N 17th St (compliance due March 18, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine for James Hettinger Llc And Clendenon Properties Llc at 1715 E 4th Ave (compliance due March 18, 2026)

Code Enforcement

The special magistrate will hear 14 new code violation cases covering property maintenance, accumulations, inoperative vehicles, and vacant structures across Tampa. The agenda also includes one remanded case and 11 cases that have been complied with since notices were issued.

• 4518 S Clark Ave – accumulations and inoperative vehicles (Case COD-25-0003846)
• 2705 E 18th Ave – floors, walls, ceilings; roof covering (Case COD-25-0003901)
• 2401 S Ramona Cir – floors, walls, ceilings; windows/doors; roof (Case COD-25-0004165)
• 227 S Armenia Ave – obstructing streets/sidewalks, right-of-way installations (Case COD-25-0004466, Carlyle Flats Of Tampa Llc)
• 2701 E 98th Ave – multiple interior violations including kitchen sink, plumbing, smoke detectors (Case COD-25-0004757)

The Special Magistrate issued several daily fines for property maintenance, roof, and structural issues. Several cases were also marked as complied or remanded.

• Assessed $100.00 per day fine for 4518 S Clark Ave (compliance by April 8, 2026)
• Assessed $200.00 per day fine for 2705 E 18th Ave (compliance by April 8, 2026)
• Assessed $200.00 per day fine for 2401 S Ramona Cir (compliance by June 10, 2026)
• Assessed $200.00 per day fine for 4909 W San Rafael St (compliance by June 10, 2026)
• Assessed $100.00 per day fine for 2303 E 4th Ave (compliance by June 10, 2026)
• Assessed $500.00 per day fine for 227 S Armenia Ave (compliance by April 8, 2026)
• Assessed $200.00 per day fine for 3405 E 22nd Ave (compliance by April 8, 2026)
• Assessed $100.00 per day fine for 2611 E 25th Ave (compliance by July 8, 2026)

Council Calendar

CRA Special

The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board will discuss a staff‑prepared report on housing and commercial grant opportunities (File No. CRA26‑21912). A separate staff memorandum (File No. CRA26‑21913) requests that the discussion on the services agreement and performance goals be removed from today’s agenda and deferred to a future workshop. No other agenda items require board action.

• Discussion of housing and commercial grant proposals (File No. CRA26‑21912)
• Removal of services agreement and performance goals discussion (File No. CRA26‑21913) – to be addressed at a future workshop

The Board discussed housing initiatives and commercial grant allocations. A resolution regarding consultant service agreements was rescheduled to a future meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Decided on annual funding allocation for commercial grants
• Decided to limit applicant applications to 3-5
• Decided on a 2-cycle process for grants
• Decided to receive recommendations from the CAC and Staff
• Received and filed PowerPoint presentations (unanimous)
• Received and filed memorandum regarding housing/commercial grants (unanimous)
• Removed services agreement agenda item (unanimous)

Council Regular

The Tampa City Council will receive a report on the Land Development Code Reform process and then vote on a consent agenda containing over 40 resolutions. Items include accepting grants and donations, purchasing police vehicles and equipment, renewing a $1.5 million tree services contract, and amending a $1.3 million homeless services agreement. Public comments will be heard at the beginning of the meeting.

• Report on Land Development Code Reform process
• Renewal of citywide tree services contract for $1,500,000
• Fifth amendment to homeless services agreement with Dawning Family Services up to $1,300,000
• Budget transfer of $427,000 for Meridian Barricades for Tampa Police
• Purchase of two police vehicles under Florida Sheriff's Association contract for $211,732

The City Council approved multiple resolutions regarding public safety funding, police equipment purchases, and community services. The session also included several commendations for local officers, firefighters, and organizations.

• Approved minutes from February 22 and February 26 sessions (unanimous)
• Accepted walk-on resolution for $1,509,742 Social Action and Arts Fund (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and addendum (unanimous)
• Adopted $55,000 State HAZMAT funding grant agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted $55,000 budget transfer for Fire Rescue USAR HM MARC grant (unanimous)
• Adopted acceptance of $5,000 donation from Frank Mangano Foundation (unanimous)
• Adopted $5,000 budget transfer for Frank Mangano Foundation donation (unanimous)
• Approved $211,732 purchase of four Ford Police Responders (unanimous)

Council Calendar

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will review several pending code enforcement cases regarding property maintenance and right-of-way obstructions. The agenda also includes a list of cases where compliance has been reached.

• Continued case: 3203 W Cordelia St (obstructions in rights-of-way)
• Continued case: 3215 W Cordelia St (obstructions in rights-of-way)
• New case: 2921 N 10th St (stairs, porches, and maintenance)
• New case: 923 E 11th Ave (floors, walls, windows, and maintenance)
• New case: 7515 N Dartmouth Ave (overgrowth)

The Special Magistrate addressed several code enforcement cases involving property maintenance, overgrowth, and right-of-way installations. Decisions included assessing daily fines for non-compliance, continuing certain cases to future hearing dates, and noting properties that are now in compliance.

• Continued 3203 W Cordelia St case to June 3, 2026
• Continued 3215 W Cordelia St case to June 3, 2026
• Assessed $100.00 per day fine for 2921 N 10th St (compliance by April 1, 2026)
• Noted 923 E 11th Ave is in compliance
• Noted 2010 E Chelsea St is in compliance
• Continued 1515 W Patterson St case to April 1, 2026
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine for 1521 W Patterson St (compliance by May 6, 2026)
• Assessed $25.00 per day fine for 7515 N Dartmouth Ave (compliance by April 1, 2026)

Code Enforcement

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding zoning, building permits, and tree removal violations. The hearing is scheduled for March 4, 2026, at the City Center Community Room.

• Hearing on 11 code enforcement cases including zoning and tree removal
• Case COD-25-0004260: 1504 Garden Inc (Grounds Maintenance)
• Case COD-25-0004606: Srp Sub Llc (Grand tree damage)
• Case COD-25-0004620: 29sc Tic Live Oak Llc (Protected tree removal)
• Case COD-26-0000097: Joshua M Mastracci (Building Permits Required)

The Special Magistrate adjudicated several code enforcement cases involving zoning, trees, and building permits. Decisions included various daily fines, flat fees, case remands, and a denied request to modify a compliance date.

• Assessed $100.00 per day fine for 2502 W Hillsborough Ave (due May 6, 2026)
• Assessed $200.00 per day fine for 4210 E Covina Cir N (due April 1, 2026)
• Remanded case COD-25-0004512 at 2125 W Columbus Dr
• Assessed $5,000.00 fine for 2211 E 17th Ave (due May 6, 2026)
• Assessed $500.00 flat fee for 4711 S Himes Ave (due April 4, 2026)
• Assessed $100.00 per day fine for 3207 N Nebraska Ave (due March 11, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine for 1703 W Jetton Ave (due March 18, 2026)
• Assessed $15,000.00 flat fee for 1703 W Jetton Ave (due April 1, 2026)

Council Special

The Tampa City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and budget priorities. The agenda also includes a presentation declaring March 2026 as procurement month and a speech from the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee.

• Council to discuss FY27 Budget and budget priorities
• Presentation declaring March 2026 as procurement month
• Citizens Budget Advisory Committee representative to speak
• Public comments on agenda items only
• Meeting held in City Council chambers at 315 E. Kennedy Blvd.

The Council requested a report on how to restrict Comprehensive Plan Amendments in Planned Development rezonings. Members also discussed priorities for the upcoming FY27 budget and declared March 2026 as procurement month.

• Declared March 2026 as procurement month
• Received and filed Citizens Budget Advisory Committee document (unanimous)
• Received and filed FY27 budget documents (unanimous)
• Requested research on restricting Comprehensive Plan Amendments (unanimous)
• Requested offsite commendation for National Crime Victims’ Rights week (unanimous)

Council Evening

The Tampa City Council will hold continued public hearings on three map amendment ordinances that would change residential zoning for properties at 4304 North 26th Street, 4205 North 25th Street, 1301 East Columbus Drive, and 4216 North 26th Street. A separate quasi‑judicial hearing will address the possible suspension of Urban Air’s alcoholic beverage permit for non‑compliance with the city code. A request to withdraw a special‑use permit application for a bar/lounge at 1625 East 7th Avenue will also be noted.

• Map amendment to change 4304 N 26th St and 4205 N 25th St from R‑10 to R‑20 (File No. TA/CPA25-15)
• Map amendment to change 1301 E Columbus Drive from R‑20 to R‑35 (File No. TA/CPA25-16)
• Map amendment to change 4216 N 26th St from R‑10 to R‑20 (File No. TA/CPA25-17)
• Public hearing on suspension of Urban Air’s alcoholic beverage permit (File No. E2025-8 CH 27)
• Withdrawal request for Special Use Permit for 1625 E 7th Ave bar/lounge (File No. AB2-25-12)

The City Council approved a land use amendment for 1301 East Columbus Drive and voted to suspend the alcoholic beverage permit for Urban Air for 30 days. Two other map amendment hearings were continued until April 23, 2026.

• Continued public hearing for 4304 North 26th Street and 4205 North 25th Street to April 23, 2026
• Approved first reading of map amendment for 1301 East Columbus Drive (7-0)
• Continued public hearing for 4216 North 26th Street to April 23, 2026
• Suspended Urban Air alcohol beverage permit from March 4 to April 2, 2026 (7-0)
• Withdrew Special Use application for 1625 East 7th Avenue
• Scheduled adoption hearings for TA/CPA 24-04, 24-05, and 24-06 for May 28, 2026
• Directed City Clerk to remove recurring agenda items appearing for 12 months or longer

Council Workshop

The Tampa City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the health of the city's pension debt, the renewal of the Community Investment Tax (CIT) beginning December 2026, and the potential modification or elimination of the city's ethics code. The meeting also includes a discussion on electronic message sign dwell times and a report on digital signs downtown.

• Discussion on pension health and debt
• CIT renewal discussion for December 2026
• Text amendment on electronic message sign dwell times
• Discussion on ethics code and commission structure
• Report on downtown digital signs

The Council reviewed reports regarding city pensions, bonding capacity, and land development amendments. Several items related to the city's ethics code were continued to an October workshop, while other requests for staff reports and presentations were scheduled for upcoming meetings.

• Received and filed pension presentation (unanimous)
• Received and filed memorandum regarding electronic message sign dwell time (unanimous)
• Received and filed memorandum regarding residential seawall/dock usage (unanimous)
• Continued ethics code and Ethics Commission discussion to October 22, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued duplicative ethics code discussion to October 22, 2026 (unanimous)
• Received and filed memorandum regarding digital signs (unanimous)
• Requested Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan presentation for April 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Requested Downtown Partnership update on digital signs for April 7, 2026 (unanimous)

Council Calendar

Council Regular

The Tampa City Council will consider approving a Piggyback Agreement with RedSpeed Florida, LLC for a School Zone Speed Photo Enforcement Program. The Council will also vote on authorizing a $350,000 settlement for the Lopez v. City of Tampa lawsuit.

• Resolution approving Automated School Zone Enforcement Program with RedSpeed Florida, LLC
• Authorization of $350,000 settlement for Lopez v. City of Tampa lawsuit

Council Regular

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including approval of a new automated school zone speed photo enforcement program through a piggyback agreement with RedSpeed Florida, LLC. Other items include purchases of police interceptors ($459,088) and a fire pumper truck ($926,981), plus several resolutions for mowing liens and demolition services. The meeting also features presentations on the South Selmon Capacity Project and commendations for bravery.

• Approval of Automated School Zone Speed Photo Enforcement Program via agreement with RedSpeed Florida, LLC
• Purchase of one Pierce Stock Enforcer Pumper Truck for $926,981 for Tampa Fire Rescue
• Purchase of ten Ford Police Interceptors for $459,088 for Tampa Police Department
• Additional $315,000 for replacement parts and maintenance of cryogenic oxygen plant
• Building demolition and removal services contract with 2 Meyer Corp. for $295,000

The City Council approved multiple resolutions regarding police equipment, fire rescue vehicles, and property maintenance liens. Additionally, the Council appointed two members to the Code Enforcement/Public Nuisance Abatement Board.

• Approved $350,000 settlement for Lopez v. City of Tampa
• Appointed Michael Womack as member and Fran Tate as alternate for the Code Enforcement/Public Nuisance Abatement Board
• Approved purchase of 10 Ford Police Interceptors for $459,088.20 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of apparel contract with B&B Sportswear for $300,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement between TPD and Florida Gaming Control Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Sharp Performance Inc. SaaS agreement for $150,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Pierce Stock Enforcer Pumper Truck for $926,981 (unanimous)
• Approved RedSpeed Florida school zone enforcement program (5-1)

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate is reviewing multiple cases regarding required building permits. The agenda includes new case filings, requests for compliance deadline modifications, and fine reductions.

• 21 new building permit violation cases (Section 5-105.1)
• Compliance deadline modification for 2001 E Yukon St
• Fine reduction for 10104 N Brooks St from $3,250 total fine
• Compliance confirmations for 5606 N Church Ave, 10807 Sundrift Dr, 10647 Mistflower Ln, 1220 Holmes Ave, 6915 N Brevard Ave, and 6504 Bayshore Blvd

The Special Magistrate assessed various daily fines for building permit violations across multiple properties. Several requests to modify compliance deadlines were denied with prejudice, and one fine was reduced upon payment.

• Assessed $250.00 per day fine for ASVSEE LLC (deadline April 22, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine for Patricia Evans (deadline August 19, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine for Dioan Eillen Johnson (deadline April 22, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine for Francis Jr And Jesica Davanza (deadline May 20, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine for Anandakumar Veerakutty Thanigaivelu and SEKAR ANITHA (deadline April 22, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine for Gujar Vikram Madhukar/life Estate GUJAR APARNA V (deadline April 22, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine for Avnish And Vaidehi Avnish Tolwani (deadline April 22, 2026)
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine for Sevak Amar And Anita / Life Estate and SEVAK REVOCABLE TRUST (deadline April 22, 2026)

Council Calendar

Council Evening

The Tampa City Council holds a special evening session with a closed session to discuss a settlement in the Lopez v. City of Tampa lawsuit, followed by three continued public hearings on text amendments to update the city's comprehensive plan: land use (TA/CPA24-04), housing (TA/CPA24-05), and coastal management (TA/CPA24-06). These items were previously heard in August 2025 and May 2025.

• Closed session at 5:01 p.m. to discuss settlement negotiation in Lopez v. City of Tampa
• Continued transmittal public hearing on File No. TA/CPA24-04: land use language and map updates including Place Types and density bonus structure
• Continued transmittal public hearing on File No. TA/CPA24-05: housing section update through 2045 covering affordability, stability, and supply
• Continued transmittal public hearing on File No. TA/CPA24-06: coastal management section update through 2045 covering hazard mitigation and climate resiliency

The Council approved the transmission of three text amendments regarding land use, housing, and coastal management. Additionally, the Council voted to add a settlement resolution for the Lopez v. City of Tampa lawsuit to a future agenda.

• Requested addition of a settlement resolution for Scarlett Lopez v. City of Tampa to Feb 19 agenda (6-1)
• Approved transmission of land use text amendment TA/CPA24-04 (5-1)
• Approved transmission of housing text amendment TA/CPA24-05 to State Department of Economic Opportunity (unanimous)
• Approved transmission of coastal management text amendment TA/CPA 24-06 to State Department of Economic Opportunity (unanimous)
• Requested Planning Commission evaluate specific streets for transit ready corridors (unanimous)
• Requested Planning Commission evaluate R-10 density on transit ready corridors (5-1)
• Requested Planning Commission add specific street corridors to land use maps (5-1)
• Requested Planning Commission remove 'High-rises' from R-50 (unanimous)

CRA Regular

The Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing several development projects, including funding for Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and affordable housing for veterans. The board will also consider a $7.575 million fund realignment for the East Tampa CRA and various facade grant assignments.

• $5.5 million request for Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park renovations
• $7,575,000 realignment from Neighborhood Infrastructure to Unit Creation and Conversion in East Tampa
• Franklin Street Improvements funding agreement discussion
• Tampa Union Station monthly update
• Façade Grant Agreement assignment for 3800 North Nebraska Avenue

The CRA approved a request for the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park renovation project, including a directive to research disability-friendly playground equipment. The Board also voted to realign previously approved funding for Franklin Street improvements to work with the Downtown Partnership.

• Approved December 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 12, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Scheduled a hard stop for 12:45 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved CRA performance report and scheduled a March 6 workshop (unanimous)
• Realigned Franklin Street improvement funding to collaborate with Downtown Partnership (unanimous)
• Approved Curtis Hixon Special Project funding request and directed staff to coordinate with neighbors (unanimous)
• Requested staff research disability-friendly playground equipment for Curtis Hixon Park (unanimous)
• Continued special project funding discussion to June 11, 2026 (unanimous)

Council Evening

The City Council will hold several public hearings on rezoning requests and a comprehensive plan amendment. Key items include a continued hearing to rezone properties near Swann Avenue and Magnolia Avenue from residential to community mixed-use and a planned development for a hotel and multifamily project. Other rezonings include single-family to multifamily and a marina mixed-use development.

• Continued comprehensive plan amendment for 611/613 S Magnolia Ave, 601 W Swann Ave, 612/614 W Bay St from Residential-35 to Community Mixed Use-35 (TA/CPA 24-11)
• Vacation of alley north of Swann Avenue, south of Bay Street, east of Magnolia Avenue, west of Brevard Avenue (VAC-25-0000008)
• Rezoning at 601 & 611 W Swann Ave, 611 & 613 S Magnolia Ave, 612 & 614 W Bay St from RO-1 to PD for hotel, residential, and office (REZ-25-48)
• Rezoning at 5215, 5301, 5311 W Tyson Avenue from PD to PD for residential, retail, and marina (REZ-25-125)
• Rezoning at 3105 E Columbus Drive and 3001-3010 E 15th Avenue to PD for multi-family with bonus provision agreement (REZ-25-97)

The City Council denied a petition to change the future land use for properties at 611 and 613 South Magnolia Avenue, 601 West Swann Avenue, and 612 West Bay Street. The council also approved several other rezoning requests and an alleyway vacation.

• Denied land use amendment for South Magnolia Avenue properties (4-3)
• Approved vacation of alley north of Swann Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 4001 S. Lynwood Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 312 N. Manhattan Avenue (unanimous)

Code Enforcement

The Tampa Municipal Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing will consider several code violation cases across districts, including issues with floors, walls, roofs, paint, maintenance, and graffiti. The hearing will also address an appeal of an order to vacate (CMP-26-0001573). No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the meeting is for reviewing these matters.

• COD-25-0001340 – violations of floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors, paint, roof covering, and general condition of rental unit (District 1)
• COD-25-0003894 – graffiti violation at 1901 N 15th St (District 1)
• COD-25-0004179 – violations of paint, roof covering, and maintenance (District 3)
• COD-25-0004299 – maintenance violation at 1504 N 23rd St (District 1)
• CMP-26-0001573 – appeal of an order to vacate for 905 E Hanna Avenue (District 1)

The Special Magistrate assessed daily fines against several property owners for maintenance, roof, and paint violations. One appeal to contest an order to vacate was denied, resulting in a directive for the tenant to leave the property.

• Assessed $200.00 per day fine for 401 W Columbus Dr (compliance due July 15, 2026)
• Assessed $100.00 per day fine for 1805 W Hills Ave (compliance due April 15, 2026)
• Assessed $150.00 per day fine for 2907 Rubideaux St (compliance due March 18, 2026)
• Remanded case COD-25-0003894 regarding 1901 N 15th St
• Assessed $100.00 per day fine for 1516 E 8th Ave (compliance due March 18, 2026)
• Assessed $200.00 per day fine for 6710 Interbay Blvd (compliance due March 18, 2026)
• Assessed $100.00 per day fine for 1504 N 23rd St (compliance due March 18, 2026)
• Denied appeal and ordered tenant to vacate 905 E Hanna Avenue

Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hear several cases including continued violations, new citations, and requests for compliance extensions. Cases address zoning violations, tent regulations, tree removal, historic district regulations, building permits, and public nuisances. The meeting will also review remanded cases and cases that have been complied with.

• Case COD-24-0004145 at 2723 W Parkland Blvd: $8,000 fine for unpermitted work, daily fine of $250 per day until compliance.
• Case COD-25-0004377 at 1715 E 4th Ave: historic district regulation violation (Sec. 27-177).
• Cases COD-25-0003718 and COD-25-0004277: tent and fence violations (Sec. 27-290.8, 19-47, 19-49).
• Case COD-25-0004370 at 9306 N 18th St: grand tree removal violation (Sec. 27-284.2.5.(c)).
• Multiple cases listed as remanded or complied with, including properties on N 34th St, W Minnehaha St, and E Broadway Ave.

The Special Magistrate addressed several code enforcement cases involving zoning, trees, and building permits. Decisions included imposing daily fines, flat fees, and reducing existing fine amounts.

• Assessed $200.00 per day fine for 1402 E Sewaha St if not compliant by March 18, 2026
• Ordered $10,000.00 flat fee for 9306 N 18th St due by April 15, 2026
• Continued case for 1715 E 4th Ave to March 11, 2026
• Granted compliance deadline extension to March 18, 2026, for 5826 S 5th St
• Reduced fine from $8,250.00 to $500.00 for 2723 W Parkland Blvd due by March 18, 2026

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Council Regular

The Tampa City Council will adopt minutes from previous meetings, confirm several appointments to the Natural Resources Advisory Committee, and consider a series of resolutions. Key actions include a $500,000 budget transfer for Axon drone equipment for the police department, a $32,221.96 donation of police gear, and multiple infrastructure contracts and awards. The council will also review special event permits and other public safety and community matters.

• Resolution accepting $32,221.96 donation of binoculars, ballistic shields and weather meters from RISE Tampa Our Police Foundation (Item 9)
• Resolution transferring $500,000 within the General Fund for Axon Drone Equipment for the Tampa Police Department (Item 13)
• Resolution authorizing Change Order 2 adding $352,755 to Contract 20-C-00032-GMP04 Water Main Improvements Design‑Build with Westra Construction Corp. (Item 23)
• Resolution awarding $400,000 to Diversified Professional Services Corp. for Grit and Jet‑Vac Debris Loading and Removal for Wastewater (Item 25)
• Resolution renewing award with SAT Industrial Supplies & Solutions LLC for $335,000 of Polyethylene Water Boxes and Covers with a 3.0% CPI price increase (Item 26)

The City Council approved several resolutions regarding public safety, including equipment donations and police recruit reimbursements. Additionally, the council authorized budget reallocations for golf course improvements and HVAC replacements.

• Approved minutes from January 22 and January 29 sessions (unanimous)
• Accepted $32,221.96 in equipment donation for Tampa Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement agreements for 28 police recruits (unanimous)
• Approved retirement and donation of horse 'Hank' to Officer Rainy Perez (unanimous)
• Accepted $10,000 horse donation for Tampa Police Department Mounted Unit (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 budget transfer for Axon Drone Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 transfer for golf course capital improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 transfer for New Tampa Recreation Center HVAC replacement (unanimous)

Council Regular

The council will consider rescheduling a previously denied alley vacation due to mis-noticing, discuss the FY25 budget surplus, and hear first reading of an ordinance that expands legal representation reimbursement to include CRA board members. Several items will be received and filed.

• Rescheduling request for VAC-25-10: vacate alley near W Cordelia St, W Ivy St, N Lincoln Ave, and N Mantanzas Ave due to mis-noticing
• Discussion of FY25 budget surplus (File CM26-20936)
• Ordinance amending Section 2-234 to include CRA board members in legal representation and reimbursement (File E2026-8 CH2)

Code Enforcement

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate Hearing will address seven new code violation cases and review the status of previously issued notices. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the City Center Community Room.

• Hearing to address seven new code violation cases
• Review of previously issued notices of violation
• Meeting location: City Center Community Room
• Attorney Thomas J. Trask to preside
• Contact ADA Coordinator for accommodations

The Special Magistrate issued various fines and abatement orders for zoning and building violations. Several cases were closed, continued to a future date, or remanded.

• Closed case COD-25-0003390 (Raymond Higgins)
• Assessed $350.00 per day fine and ordered abatement for COD-25-0004069 (Francisco Antonio Lugo)
• Continued case COD-25-0004089 to April 8, 2026
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine for COD-25-0004176 (Barry Cohen)
• Assessed $250.00 per day fine for COD-25-0004200 (Felix Bello Martinez)
• Assessed $500.00 per day fine for COD-25-0004279 (Karen L Mayes)
• Remanded case COD-25-0004353 (Felix Bello Martinez)

Code Enforcement

The Special Magistrate will hear 16 new code enforcement cases covering violations such as property maintenance, overgrowth, and vacant structure standards. One reduction request is on the agenda for case COD-25-0002331, where a $500-per-day fine was assessed for late compliance, resulting in a $2,000 total fine. The magistrate will also review four remanded cases and several properties that have complied since the last hearing.

• 16 new cases include properties at 1501 E Humphrey St, 106 W Ohio Ave, 8412 Rio Bravo Ct, 315 E Fairbanks St, and 401 E Henderson Ave
• Reduction hearing for case COD-25-0002331 (1307 W La Salle St) with $500/day fine totaling $2,000
• Four cases remanded for further hearing: 309 W Hilda St, 2424 Corrine St, 1012 E 22nd Ave, 8711 N Ashley St
• Over 20 properties listed as complied, including multiple at 8412 Rio Bravo Ct and 1719 E Lambright St S
• Two cases for Lorna Hoehler at 809 and 811 E Hollywood St for paint and maintenance violations

The Special Magistrate issued various daily fines for property maintenance, overgrowth, and structural issues. One fine was reduced from $2,000 to $500, and several cases were recorded as compliant.

• Assessed $100.00 per day fine for 1501 E Humphrey St (COD-25-0003881)
• Assessed $25.00 per day fine for 106 W Ohio Ave (COD-25-0004030)
• Assessed $200.00 per day fine for 103 W Stanley St (COD-25-0004039)
• Assessed $200.00 per day fine for 8412 Rio Bravo Ct (COD-25-0004084)
• Assessed $200.00 per day fine for 315 E Fairbanks St (COD-25-0004095)
• Assessed $50.00 per day fine and ordered abatement for 2010 E Broad St (COD-25-0004158)
• Assessed $50.00 per day fine for 412 W Louisiana Ave (COD-25-0004161)
• Recorded Canvas Hts Llc at 401 E Henderson Ave as in compliance (COD-25-0004181)

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Council Evening

The Tampa City Council will consider a $21,495,000 budget transfer for the South Howard Flood Relief and Streetscape Project. The evening agenda includes public hearings on several comprehensive plan amendments, including zoning changes for industrial properties to residential and mixed-use designations, and special use permits for alcohol sales.

• Budget transfer of $21,495,000 for South Howard Flood Relief and Streetscape Project
• Public hearing on text amendment updating Tampa Comprehensive Plan
• Public hearing on map amendment for 2602-2801 East 4th Avenue (HI to UMU-60)
• Public hearing on map amendment for 2703-2801 East Adamo Drive (HI to UMU-60)
• Public hearing on map amendment for 7409 South Manhattan Avenue (R-10 to R-20)

The Council approved a $21,495,000 budget reallocation for the South Howard Flood Relief and Streetscape Project. Several land use amendments were approved on first reading, while one residential rezoning petition was denied and three others were continued to February 26, 2026.

• Approved $21,495,000 stormwater budget transfer (4-3)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan text amendment on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from Heavy Industrial to Urban Mixed Use-60 at East 4th and East 5th Avenues (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from Heavy Industrial to Urban Mixed Use-60 at East Adamo Drive and North 26th/28th Streets (6-1)
• Denied rezoning from Residential-10 to Residential-20 at South Manhattan Avenue and West Richardson Avenue (6-0)
• Continued rezoning hearing for North 26th and North 25th Streets to February 26, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued rezoning hearing for East Columbus Drive to February 26, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued rezoning hearing for North 26th Street to February 26, 2026 (unanimous)

Council Workshop

The Tampa City Council holds a workshop to discuss several items, including a presentation on the South Howard Flood Relief Project and the Great 8 Capital Improvement report. Councilmembers will also consider pausing code violations during the permitting process and discuss future council salaries. Two items—housing for people with disabilities and a pension health report—are scheduled to be continued to later meetings.

• South Howard Flood Relief Project presentation and bi-annual Capital Improvement report (File No. CM24-10252)
• Discussion on pausing code violations under Chapter 19 during permitting (File No. CM25-19742)
• Discussion on council salary for the election cycle beginning May 1, 2027 (File No. CM24-4658)
• Housing for people with disabilities report continued to June 25, 2026 (File No. CM25-13518)
• Pension health report continued to February 26, 2026 (File No. CM25-18025)

The City Council continued discussions regarding housing for people with disabilities, pension health, and future council salaries. The Council also voted to rescind a resolution concerning budget transfers for park projects.

• Received and filed South Howard Flood Relief Project presentation (unanimous)
• Continued housing for people with disabilities report to June 25, 2026 (unanimous)
• Limited staff presentation time to 15 minutes for items #3 and #4 (unanimous)
• Received and filed code violation discussion PowerPoint (unanimous)
• Tentatively continued council salary discussion to August 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued pension health report to February 26, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued Police Officer of the Month commendation to March 5, 2026 (unanimous)
• Scheduled discussion on July 2025 Land Development Code Amendment Cycle (unanimous)

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Council Regular

The Tampa City Council will consider a consent agenda including contracts for waste management vehicles, paving, and legal services, as well as budget transfers for parks and infrastructure projects.

• Approval of $1.75M in waste management vehicle purchases
• Budget transfer of $775,000 to Gadsen Park Improvement projects
• Approval of $1.64M temporary labor contract for waste collections
• Approval of $749,000 asphalt restoration contract change order
• Approval of $110,914 for Ybor fountain demolition

The City Council approved several resolutions regarding property liens, service renewals, and equipment purchases. Significant actions included funding for solid waste vehicles and a budget transfer for park improvements.

• Approved minutes from January 8, 13, and 15 sessions (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and addendum (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution assessing costs for mowing/removal at five properties (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution assessing costs for building demolition at two properties (unanimous)
• Renewed property cleaning and mowing services with T.C.C. Enterprise Inc. (unanimous)
• Amended agreement with State of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Transferred $775,000 from Small Neighborhood Parks to Gadsen Park Improvement projects (unanimous)
• Approved $359,002.03 credit for valve and fire hydrant replacement program (unanimous)

Council Regular

The Tampa City Council will consider a continuance for a $125,000 budget transfer to the Comprehensive Infrastructure for Tampa’s Neighborhoods Project. The Council will also vote on continuances for two other items and receive a report on interdepartmental agreements.

• Continuance of $125,000 budget transfer for Comprehensive Infrastructure for Tampa’s Neighborhoods Project
• Continuance of substitute resolution for $125,000 from FY25 Surplus funds
• Continuance of interdepartmental agreements report
• Receive and File of continuance requests
• Receive and File of in-person report request

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Code Enforcement

The special magistrate will hear 15 new cases alleging failure to obtain required building permits (code section 5-105.1), consider a request to modify a compliance date for case COD-25-0002810, and take note of two cases remanded and three cases that have complied. The hearing is open to the public at the City Center in Tampa.

• New cases for properties at 8422 N Semmes St, 8909 N Otis Ave, 8320 N Florida Ave, and others for lack of permits
• Request to modify compliance date for 1712 E Fairbanks St (case COD-25-0002810)
• Remanded cases: 819 E 109th Ave and 6719 N Nebraska Ave
• Complied cases: 5450 Bay Center Dr, 3207 W Tambay Ave, 811 W Hiawatha St

Council Evening

The Tampa City Council will conduct public hearings on several zoning changes and a map amendment. These items include requests to change property classifications for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across various locations.

• Map amendment for 84 Davis Boulevard from R-50 to CMU-35
• Rezoning of 84 Davis Boulevard from RM-35 to PD (Hotel, Residential, Multi-Family)
• Rezoning of 2539 West Cherry Street from PD to PD (Residential, Single Family Semi-Detached)
• Rezoning of 2704 West Palmetto Street from PD to PD (Residential, Single Family Semi-Detached)
• Rezoning of 5250 & 5242 East Broadway Avenue from PD to PD (All CI Uses)

The council adopted its agenda and opened all public hearings unanimously. It denied the map amendment for 84 Davis Boulevard, changing the land use from Residential‑50 to Community Mixed Use‑35, by a 5‑2 vote. That denial caused the related rezoning application REZ‑25‑58 to be withdrawn unanimously. The council also approved the first‑reading of rezoning ordinances for 2539 West Cherry Street, 2704 West Palmetto Street, and other sites, each by unanimous vote.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous, Viera absent)
• Opened all public hearings (unanimous, Viera absent)
• Denied map amendment for 84 Davis Blvd (5-2, Viera and Clendenin no)
• Withdrew REZ-25-58 hearing (unanimous, Viera absent)
• Approved first‑reading of REZ-25-90 ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved first‑reading of REZ-25-91 ordinance (unanimous)
• Filed speaker waiver forms submitted (unanimous)
• Filed supporting and opposing documents (unanimous)

CRA Regular

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency meeting will review staff reports and several required approvals. Key actions include a $5.5 million funding request for renovations to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and a resolution approving the FY2026 services agreement with the City. The board will also consider a $7.575 million budget realignment for East Tampa and appoint new members to the Drew Park and East Tampa Community Advisory Councils.

• File CRA25-18726 – $5.5 million funding request for Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park renovations
• File CRA25-16847 – Resolution approving FY2026 services agreement between CRA and City of Tampa
• File CRA26-20294 – Realignment of $7,575,000 within the East Tampa CRA fund
• File CRA26-19873 – Appointment of Amanda Pruitt to the Drew Park CAC
• File CRA26-19874 – Appointment of Diann Zeigler to the East Tampa CAC

The Community Redevelopment Agency regular meeting on Jan. 15, 2026 was canceled by Chair Luis Viera due to unforeseen personal circumstances of board members. As a result, no agenda items were acted upon or decided. The meeting will be rescheduled.

Code Enforcement

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on January 14, 2025, to adjudicate 22 new code enforcement cases involving property maintenance, overgrowth, inoperative vehicles, and vacant structure responsibilities. Several previously cited properties will also be reviewed as remanded or complied cases. The meeting is open to the public.

• Case COD-25-0003510: H And H Food Services LLC at 1401 S De Soto Ave cited for vacant structure responsibility (Sec. 19-234)
• Case COD-25-0003555: Thomas D Molzahn Jr at 3001 W Napoleon Ave cited for maintenance violations
• Case COD-25-0003690: Peggy Joyce Beckner at 11323 N Rome Ave cited for floors/walls/ceilings, paint, roof, maintenance, and vacant structure responsibility
• Case COD-25-0003914: Bruce Williams at 4222 E Curtis St cited for multiple violations including smoke detectors and general rental unit condition
• Case COD-25-0004088: Eva Mae Brown at 10024 Hyacinth Ave cited for floors/walls/ceilings, stairs, plumbing, and inoperative vehicles

The magistrate assessed daily fines for numerous code‑enforcement cases, each with a compliance deadline. The largest fine was $500 per day for Kym I Hatton Whidden, who was present at the hearing, with compliance required by Jan 29 2026. An abatement was also granted and ordered in the case of Michelle D Unsworth, with a $100 per day fine and compliance required by Feb 11 2026.

• Assessed $500 per day fine to Kym I Hatton Whidden (compliance by Jan 29 2026, respondent present)
• Assessed $200 per day fine to Peggy Joyce Beckner (compliance by Feb 11 2026)
• Assessed $250 per day fine to Peggy Joyce Beckner (multiple code sections, compliance by Feb 11 2026)
• Assessed $200 per day fine to Kenneth Lee (compliance by Feb 11 2026)
• Assessed $150 per day fine to 1607 W Cleveland St LLC (compliance by Feb 11 2026)
• Granted abatement and ordered compliance for Michelle D Unsworth (fine $100 per day, compliance by Feb 11 2026, case remanded)
• Assessed $200 per day fine to Bruce Williams (compliance by Feb 11 2026)
• Assessed $100 per day fine to Alan William Knight Et Al (compliance by Feb 11 2026)

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Code Enforcement

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding zoning violations, prohibited signs, and abandoned trees. The hearing is open to the public and will be held at the City Center.

• Hearing for Daj's Texas Llc regarding zoning (COD-25-0001746)
• Hearing for 41 Properties Llc regarding prohibited signs (COD-25-0002785)
• Hearing for Rachel Slomovic regarding abandoned signs (COD-25-0003321)
• Hearing for Evan H Nunnally regarding tents (COD-25-0003718)
• Hearing for Katherine Mikell Hodge regarding dangerous trees (COD-25-0004632)

The magistrate assessed daily fines for several zoning violations and set compliance deadlines. Two cases were continued to future dates. One case was remanded for further action and several cases were recorded as complied.

• Assessed $250/day fine for Daj's Texas LLC (COD-25-0001746) if not complied by March 18, 2026
• Continued case COD-25-0002785 (41 Properties LLC) to March 18, 2026
• Assessed $100/day fine for Rachel Slomovic Trust (COD-25-0003321) if not complied by Feb 11, 2026
• Continued case COD-25-0003718 (Evan H Nunnally) to Feb 11, 2026
• Assessed $100/day fine for Tiffany Marian Cedano (COD-25-0003961) if not complied by Feb 11, 2026
• Assessed $500/day fine for Katherine Mikell Hodge (COD-25-0004632) if not complied by Jan 21, 2026
• Remanded case COD-25-0002901 (5007 N 29th St) for further action
• Recorded compliance for case COD-25-0002873 (4509 S Datura Ave)

Council Special

The Tampa City Council will hold a special workshop to identify questions and priorities to forward to the City of Tampa Charter Review Advisory Commission. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Sister Cities Room of City Hall.

• Workshop on City Council questions and priorities for Charter Review Commission
• Public comments to be accepted at the end of the workshop
• Meeting to be held in the Sister Cities Room at 315 E. Kennedy Blvd.

The council decided to forward all of its proposed charter review questions to the Charter Review Advisory Commission, except Question 12, which was replaced with Chair Clendenin’s Question 1. The wording of Questions 1, 2 and 4 was revised, and the phrase “over $10M” in Question 4 was removed. Questions 6 and 8 were deleted. All other questions were approved for transmittal.

• Transmit all council questions to Charter Review Advisory Commission (except Q12)
• Replace Question 12 with Chair Clendenin’s Question 1
• Revise Question 1 to: “Should Tampa City Council have the ability to remove a director level staff or above with 5 or more votes of Council.”
• Revise Question 2 to: “Should the language that limits the use of investigative power only to legislative matters be removed, and to what limits.”
• Strikethrough “over $10M” in Question 4; now reads “Require a vote by Council for any debt.”
• Delete Question 6
• Delete Question 8 due to redundancy

Council Regular

The Council is reviewing several budget reallocation requests and a commercial lease amendment. Multiple items have been continued from previous meetings for further discussion or to be received and filed.

• First Amendment to Commercial Lease Agreement for 102 E. 7th Avenue and 1717 Tampa Street
• Transfer of $1,100,000 from Small Neighborhood Parks to JBL Attenuator Dock Repairs and Gadsen Park Improvement projects
• Transfer of $320,000 from P & R Citywide Maintenance and Repair to Lowry Park Shoreline Improvements project
• Appropriation of $334,748.48 for the Comprehensive Infrastructure for Tampa’s Neighborhoods Project

Council Regular

The City Council will consider various resolutions including police department agreements, equipment purchases for solid waste management, and water utility contracts. The agenda also includes a budget reallocation of $2,525,000 for the New Tampa Blvd. – Meadow Pines Dr. To Bruce B Downs project.

• Police behavioral health agreement with C3: Connect, Communicate, Collaborate, LLC for $135,000
• Purchase of three Battle Motors Raider automated side loaders for $1,367,205
• Citywide water meter replacement contract proposal from HST Utility, Inc. for $2,870,541
• Budget transfer of $2,525,000 to the New Tampa Blvd. – Meadow Pines Dr. To Bruce B Downs project
• Acceptance of two passenger vans valued at $117,615.00 for Parks & Recreation

Code Enforcement

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate is conducting hearings to address municipal code violations. The body will review new cases and remanded items regarding zoning, signage, and property regulations.

• Case COD-25-0002668: Zoning violation at 1017 E 31st Ave
• Case COD-25-0002937: Zoning violation at 5507 N Nebraska Ave
• Case COD-25-0003646: Prohibited signs at 8402 N Waterford Ave
• Case COD-25-0003659: Swimming pool regulations at 8412 Rio Bravo Ct
• Case COD-25-0003876: District regulations and fence/wall rules at 915 E Bird St

Code Enforcement

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate Hearing will address 23 new code enforcement cases and review the status of previously issued Notices of Violation. The meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the Community Room of the City Center.

• COD-25-0002441: Roof covering and maintenance violations at 6509 N 22nd St
• COD-25-0002751: Maintenance and overgrowth violations at 6607 Orangewood Ter
• COD-25-0003420: Floors, walls, and ceilings violations at 2917 N 10th St
• COD-25-0003535: Floors, walls, and ceilings violations at 2216 Linsey St
• COD-25-0003583: Maintenance and offensive conditions at 818 E Broad St

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