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Tampa public meetings in 2025

114 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to vote on $4.1M water main and $3.2M flood relief projects

The Council will discuss and vote on several resolutions related to water infrastructure, including a $4,132,878.38 design-build contract for citywide water main improvements and a $4,132,878.38 contract for the South Howard Flood Relief Project (continued from prior meetings). Also pulled for discussion are a $90,000 block party contract for artwork at the Fair Oaks Community Center and a lease amendment with Hillsborough County for library office space. A verbal staff report and discussion on Ybor City safety has been continued to a future meeting.

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Thu Dec 18, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to vote on appointing Scott I. Steady as City Attorney

The City Council will consider a resolution to appoint Scott I. Steady as City Attorney and department head. They will also vote on a consent agenda that includes police grants, vehicle purchases, fire rescue physicals, and property liens. Presentations include an overview from Tampa Bay Water, while FDOT has no update and the THEA South Selmon project presentation is continued to February 2026.

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Wed Dec 17, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Code Enforcement

Property at 310 E Lambright St fined $23,500 for building permit violation

The Tampa Municipal Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing will review a series of building permit violation cases. Items include new violations, a rehearing, a reduction case, and compliance updates. The magistrate will apply code sections and issue fines or other orders as required.

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Thu Dec 11, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Council to hear proposal to vacate portion of 15th Avenue and 31st Street

The City Council holds public hearings on a street vacation, a draft federal housing grant performance report, and a continued land-use map amendment from Heavy Industrial to Urban Mixed Use-60. Multiple rezoning requests for residential and hotel developments are also up for first consideration.

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Thu Dec 11, 2025 · 9:00 AM

CRA Regular

CRA to vote on affordable housing grant for Ashley East Tampa LLC at 3105 E. Columbus Drive

The Tampa CRA will consider several resolutions including a grant for Ashley East Tampa LLC to develop affordable housing at 3105 E. Columbus Drive, a special projects grant to restore Centro Asturiano's building at 1913 N. Nebraska Avenue, and a services agreement with the City for fiscal year 2026. Staff will also present reports on wheelchair-accessible playground equipment at Water Works Park and Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, and a Ybor Resident Survey. Public comments are invited on agenda items.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Code Enforcement

Fine reduction request for $21,500 in code case

The Code Enforcement Magistrate will hear 10 new zoning violation cases and one fine reduction request. The fine reduction request (Case COD-24-0004401) involves a property at 108 S Bungalow Park Avenue, where daily fines of $250 accumulated to $21,500 before compliance on November 5, 2025. Several previously heard cases are listed as remanded or complied, but no further action is scheduled on them.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement magistrate hearing addresses 18 property violation cases

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on December 10, 2025 to consider 18 code enforcement cases from Districts 1, 3, and 4. Each case cites specific municipal code sections such as 19-231(15)c Maintenance, 19-47 Public nuisance, and 22-8 Obstructing streets. The magistrate will determine compliance and issue orders for each property listed.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to consider affordable housing development agreement

The Tampa City Council will consider a resolution to approve a development agreement for an affordable housing project at 1526 N. Nebraska Avenue. The agenda includes a walk-on item to confirm a member of the Hillsborough County Planning Commission and a memorandum requesting discussion on the housing agreement.

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Thu Dec 4, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

City Council to approve $1.86 M purchase of 40 police interceptor vehicles

The Tampa City Council meeting on Dec 4, 2025 will consider a series of resolutions and agenda items. Key decisions include approving the purchase of 40 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles for $1,860,675.60, a $214,357 purchase of four Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicles, and a $1,050,000 contract for computers and related hardware for the Technology and Innovation Department. The council will also act on infrastructure contracts, brownfield site rehabilitation agreements, a special event permit for a Hot Chocolate Run, and will receive an internal audit report and several commendations.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1.86 M purchase of 40 police interceptor vehicles

The Tampa City Council adopted multiple resolutions, including the purchase of 40 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles for $1,860,675.60, the acquisition of four Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicles for $214,357, and several brownfield site agreements. All actions were approved unanimously.

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Wed Dec 3, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Code Enforcement

City of Tampa Code Enforcement Magistrate hearings for zoning violations

The Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding municipal code enforcement. The meeting includes reviews of new zoning violations, remanded cases, and properties that have complied with codes.

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Wed Dec 3, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Code Enforcement

Code enforcement hearings on 20 new cases including repeat violator Riviera TFL LLC

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate will hear 20 new code enforcement cases addressing violations such as roof covering, maintenance, overgrowth, and vacant structure standards. Several cases involve repeat violator Riviera TFL LLC at 8412 Rio Bravo Ct. The agenda also includes remanded and complied cases for review.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to consider $1.8M in police traffic safety grants and $870K fire equipment contract

Council will vote on a consent agenda containing multiple public safety grants and contracts, including $870,000 for fire equipment and $1.79 million in FDOT traffic safety grants. Also on the agenda: a presentation on the 2026 redistricting process, a winter village license for Curtis Hixon Park, and board appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved a $870,000 fire‑safety piggyback agreement

The Tampa City Council accepted the minutes from prior meetings and approved the agenda. It appointed Matthew Sienk to the Hillsborough County City‑County Planning Commission. The Council also adopted a series of public‑safety resolutions approving a fire‑equipment contract, multiple FDOT subgrant fundings, and budget reallocations for the police and fire departments, all by unanimous vote.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Code Enforcement

City of Tampa Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing scheduled

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding zoning and building permits. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the City Center Community Room.

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Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Code Enforcement

Public Nuisance Abatement Board to hold status hearings on three cases

The Tampa Public Nuisance Abatement Board will hold status hearings for three cases at City Hall. The board will also discuss new business and adopt minutes from previous meetings.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Tampa City Council holds public hearings on zoning and development orders

The Tampa City Council is holding public hearings on multiple zoning changes and a development order for the Rocky Point Harbor project. Several items are continued to a future date or withdrawn.

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✓ Decided: Council approved first reading of several rezoning ordinances

The Tampa City Council unanimously approved the first reading of six rezoning ordinances covering properties on North Oregon Avenue, West Swann Avenue, Linsey Street, West LaSalle Street, and North 22nd Street. All votes were unanimous with Councilmembers Viera and Miranda absent. The council also closed several public hearings and continued others to February 12, 2026.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025 · 9:00 AM

CRA Regular

CRA board to vote on $5.5M park revamp, $7.5M housing subsidies

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will consider multiple funding requests, including $5.5 million for Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park renovations and over $7.5 million in affordable housing subsidies for projects in East Tampa and downtown. The board will also hear reports on the Baldomero Lopez monument timeline, a potential amphitheater at Perry Harvey Park, and proposed changes to grant policies. Several resolutions require approval, including a services agreement with the City of Tampa and a grant for the Tampa Firefighters Museum.

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✓ Decided: CRA Board approved $5 million for East Tampa Heritage Heights affordable housing

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency board unanimously approved the Commercial Grant Policy and the concept for a new Application Cycle Structure. It also approved major funding requests for affordable housing, including $1.75 million for the Clonts Properties project and $5 million for the East Tampa Heritage Heights development. Additional approvals included the Downtown 801 Whiting LLC unit‑conversion housing project and certificates of appreciation for CAC members.

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Mon Nov 10, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Council Special

Council discusses framework for Charter Review Advisory Commission

This special workshop is for the Tampa City Council to discuss the framework for a resolution to establish the goals, scope, membership guidelines, and timeline for the City of Tampa Charter Review Advisory Commission. The commission would recommend charter amendments for voter consideration on the March 2, 2027 municipal election ballot. The meeting includes public comment at the end.

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✓ Decided: Council approved charter review commission policies and set draft resolution deadline

The Council reached consensus to add a dedicated Scope section to the charter review resolution. It affirmed that all commission members must be Tampa residents and set attendance limits and a 15‑minute public comment period. The Council also directed the Council Attorney to deliver a revised draft resolution by November 20, 2025.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to discuss pulling two budget transfer resolutions of $30,606,091 and $8,151,291

The council will receive a three‑minute presentation from eight applicants seeking appointment to the Hillsborough County City‑County Planning Commission. Councilmembers will also consider pulling two budget‑related resolutions—File No. F25‑18599 proposing a $30,606,091 transfer and File No. F25‑18618 proposing an $8,151,291 transfer—from the consent agenda for separate discussion. Both items are being removed at the request of Councilmember Hurtak.

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Thu Nov 6, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to consider $350,000 agreement for Tampa Bay ferry service

The Tampa City Council will hold a regular meeting, including public comment, and consider a consent agenda of nearly 40 items. Key items include agreements for ferry service, water/wastewater contracts, police drone rooftop access, and budget transfers. The meeting also includes a special event permit for a Thanksgiving street celebration.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $2.48M liquid‑oxygen award for the Water Department

The Tampa City Council unanimously adopted a series of resolutions approving contracts, budget reallocations and grants. Highlights include a $2,478,250 award to Matheson Tri‑Gas for liquid oxygen, a $766,409.29 settlement with Atlantic Specialty Insurance, and a $350,000 contribution to the Tampa Bay Ferry interlocal agreement (Miranda voted no). All other items were approved unanimously.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Code Enforcement

Tampa Code Enforcement hearing scheduled for Nov 5

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding building permits and zoning violations, including appeals and compliance determinations.

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Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Code Enforcement

City of Tampa holds code enforcement hearings for 32 properties

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate Hearing will address 32 code enforcement cases, including new Notices of Violation and the status of previously heard matters. The hearing is scheduled for November 5, 2025, at the City Center Community Room.

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✓ Decided: Code Enforcement hearing sets fines and deadlines for 26 violations

The Tampa Code Enforcement Magistrate Hearing adjudicated 26 code‑violation cases across Districts 5 and 6. Each case received a daily fine and a compliance deadline, most commonly December 3 2025. A few owners were present at the hearing, but the fines and deadlines were imposed regardless of attendance.

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Thu Oct 30, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Council to consider replacing 5-year capital improvement plan with FY2026-2030 schedule

The City Council will hold public hearings on several items including an update to the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2026-2030, replacing the current schedule. Also up for discussion are privately initiated map amendments to rezone multiple parcels in the East Tampa area, and several applications for special use permits allowing alcohol sales at restaurants and venues. One alcohol license application has been withdrawn by the applicant.

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✓ Decided: Council approved first reading of ordinance revising Tampa Comprehensive Plan (2026‑2030)

The council unanimously approved its agenda and opened all public hearings. It approved the first‑reading of an ordinance updating the Tampa Comprehensive Plan schedule for FY 2026‑2030, and also approved first‑reading of several map amendments and special‑use permits. A public hearing on East 4th Avenue properties was rescheduled to Dec. 11, 2025, and the transmission of amended text to the Comprehensive Plan was approved. One special‑use permit ordinance was approved with a single councilmember voting no.

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Thu Oct 30, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Workshop

Council holds second workshop on proposed Multi-Modal Transportation Impact fee increase

The Tampa City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several items, including a proposed increase to the Multi-Modal Transportation Impact fee (second workshop). They will also discuss the Sulphur Springs' Neighborhood Action Plan, Downtown Partnership Design Standards and a draft ordinance for large format digital media in the Central Business District, and a potential ordinance to prohibit commercial use of seawalls and docks in residential areas.

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✓ Decided: Council requests staff report on K Bar Ranch Park design criteria

The Tampa City Council unanimously approved a motion directing staff to prepare a written report on design criteria, ADA and building code compliance, and a project timeline for the K Bar Ranch Park, to be delivered by November 20, 2025. The council also unanimously approved several other actions, including adding a staff report on the Multi‑Modal Transportation fee to the November 20 agenda and rescheduling a special‑call workshop to November 10, 2025.

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Thu Oct 23, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Tampa City Council approves contracts and special event permits

The Tampa City Council will consider a series of resolutions including the approval of a police department warranty agreement, a fire safety grant, and the renewal of mulch and software contracts. The agenda also includes the approval of special event permits for various parades and markets.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $1.69 M ultrasonic testing contract for McKay Bay waste‑to‑energy facility

The council unanimously accepted the minutes from the October 9 and 16 sessions and approved the agenda. A motion to continue Items 66 and 67 to a Jan 29, 2026 workshop failed. The council re‑appointed Sul Hemani to the Tampa Housing Authority and adopted dozens of resolutions, including a $1,687,878 contract for ultrasonic testing at the McKay Bay waste‑to‑energy plant and several special‑event permits.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Tampa City Council to hold multiple rezoning and brownfield hearings

The City Council is conducting public hearings for several rezoning requests and the designation of two Brownfield Areas for rehabilitation. The body will also consider an application to vacate a portion of an alleyway near 29th Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Council approved first‑reading ordinances for alley vacancy and several rezoning requests

The Tampa City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to vacate a north‑south alley between 29th Avenue and Lake Avenue by a unanimous 6‑0 voice vote. It also approved first‑reading rezoning ordinances for multiple parcels on North 29th Street, West Green Street, South 6th Street, South Main Avenue, and North Florida Avenue, with votes ranging from unanimous 6‑0 to a 5‑1 vote. All approved ordinances will be published and scheduled for a second reading on November 6, 2025.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Code Enforcement

Special Magistrate to hear building permit code violations

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate is conducting hearings regarding municipal code enforcement. The body is reviewing cases where properties are cited for failing to obtain required building permits.

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Wed Oct 15, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Code Enforcement

Magistrate to hear 6 new building permit violation cases

The Special Magistrate will hear 6 new cases alleging failure to obtain required building permits (Section 5-105.1). One remanded case at 3721 N Boulevard and three complied cases will also be addressed.

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Thu Oct 9, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Planning Commission to provide update on 2045 Tampa Comprehensive Plan

The Council will receive a timeline and progress update from Planning Commission staff regarding the Future Land Use element of the 2045 Tampa Comprehensive Plan. This item is requested to be received and filed.

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Thu Oct 9, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

City Council to approve $1.45 million landfill disposal contract

The Tampa City Council will consider a series of resolutions, including reappointments to the Human Rights Board, public safety funding, and multiple infrastructure contracts. Key items include a $238,062 purchase of Clearview Search Pro for the police department, a $228,290 federal subgrant for a violent‑crime reduction initiative, and a $1,446,707 agreement with Republic Services for landfill disposal of ash residue. The council will also address a $400,000 design‑build sidewalk improvement contract and a $1,000 donation to the Parks & Recreation Department.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $10 million budget reallocation and multiple contracts

The Tampa City Council adopted a $10 million budget transfer for FY 2026 and approved a series of contracts and agreements, including a $238,062 purchase of Clearview Search Pro for the police department. It also accepted a $228,290 federal subgrant for violent‑crime reduction, reappointed two members to the Human Rights Board, and authorized several infrastructure and environmental service agreements.

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Wed Oct 8, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Code Enforcement

Code enforcement magistrate hears new cases on zoning and tree violations

The special magistrate will hear four new code enforcement cases, including allegations of commercial equipment in a residential district at 7507 S Shamrock Rd and unpermitted tree removal at 3807 W Bay Ave and 2512 W Tennessee Ave. The agenda also includes remanded cases and a list of cases that have been complied with.

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Wed Oct 8, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement magistrate hearing to consider 12 property violation cases

The Tampa Special Magistrate will hear twelve code enforcement cases from Districts 1, 3, and 4. Each case involves alleged violations of maintenance, structure, or nuisance codes listed in the agenda. The hearing provides a public record for any appeals of the decisions. No other business is listed on the agenda.

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Thu Sep 25, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Tampa City Council to consider zoning and alcohol permits

The Tampa City Council will hold public hearings on seven zoning map amendments and three alcohol beverage special use permits. Several hearings are scheduled to be continued to future dates.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple land‑use map amendments and a special‑use permit

The Tampa City Council approved first‑reading ordinances for several land‑use map amendments, including the Channel District bonus, 1300 East Harbor Street, 2306 North Boulevard, and 3618 West Euclid Avenue. A public hearing for 84 Davis Boulevard was rescheduled to Jan. 15, 2026, and the agenda item for 3714 North 39th Street was withdrawn. The council also approved a Special Use Permit for alcoholic beverage sales at 1616 East 7th Avenue (5‑1) and requested a staff report on the city’s pension health.

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Thu Sep 25, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Workshop

Council to workshop proposed increase to transportation impact fee

The Tampa City Council will hold its first workshop on a proposed increase to the Multi-Modal Transportation Impact fee, with a second workshop scheduled for October 30. Other discussions include Senate Bill 180, a Housing Needs Assessment, the Coastal Action Plan and Tampa Hope Report, an update on the Live Local Act, and monitoring of parking compliance in Ybor City. The council will also discuss extending Central Business District land development and height/density rules to the Channel District.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple Section 27 development code amendments

The council unanimously approved the agenda and a series of amendments to Section 27 of the development code, including sections 27‑43, 27‑211, 27‑71, 27‑118, 27‑132, 27‑284.3.3, 27‑290.6, and 27‑284.2.5(f)(1)b. It also set aside time to receive clarification on several other Section 27 provisions. Additionally, the council scheduled a separate hearing for the Coastal Action Plan and amended the motion for a charter review commission discussion.

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Wed Sep 24, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Code Enforcement

Special Magistrate to hear building permit code violations

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate will review multiple cases regarding building permit violations. The meeting includes new cases, continued hearings, a challenge request, and a fine reduction request.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to approve $1.7M school crossing guard fee for 2025-2026

The council will vote on a consent agenda containing over 40 items, including police vehicle purchases, public safety agreements, special event permits, and budget transfers. Notable among them are a $1.7 million school crossing guard fee, purchase of armored vehicle for Pinellas Park Police, and an emergency medical transportation agreement with the state.

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✓ Decided: Council approved emergency medical transportation agreement worth $4.66 million

The council accepted the minutes from September sessions and approved the agenda. It reappointed two members to the Tampa Housing Authority. It adopted several public‑safety and infrastructure resolutions, including a $1.99 M payment and $4.66 M receipt for emergency medical transportation, and a $950,000 budget reallocation for the Technology & Innovation Department.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to discuss hurricane recovery funds and Station 24 updates

The Tampa City Council will receive a report on $2 million in hurricane recovery assistance and an update on the Station 24 fire station project. Two other items were continued to future dates.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Tampa City Council holds final public hearing on FY2026 budget and tax rate

This is the second public hearing on the proposed FY2026 City of Tampa budget, where council will consider adopting a property tax rate of 6.2076 mills and the $1.25 billion budget. The agenda also includes staff reports on ADA improvements, Sulphur Springs area funding, the housing budget, and reallocating non-profit funds to specific programs.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts FY2026 budget and capital improvement plan

The Tampa City Council adopted the FY2026 budget ordinance and the FY2026‑FY2030 Capital Improvement Budget resolution. It also approved an ad valorem tax rate of 6.2076 mills for FY2026. Additional actions included moving $150,000 to River Tower Park improvements, allocating $100,000 to the Portico Housing Project, and authorizing Councilmember Viera to seek extra funds for the Skill Center.

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Thu Sep 11, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Council to set workshops on proposed transportation impact fee increase

The City Council will consider a walk-on resolution to schedule two public workshop meetings on a proposed increase to the Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fee. The agenda also includes administrative items such as removals from the consent agenda and continuances, but no other substantive decisions are noted. The meeting is set for September 11, 2025 at 5:01 p.m.

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Thu Sep 11, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

City Council to hear nine rezoning requests

The Tampa City Council will hold public hearings on nine proposed rezonings, including changes to residential and commercial districts across the city. Two items are mis-noticed and will not be heard.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts transportation fee workshops and approves several rezoning first readings

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-812 to hold two workshops on a proposed increase to the Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fee. It also approved the first reading of several rezoning ordinances and took actions on other agenda items, including denying one rezoning request and removing several items from the schedule.

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Thu Sep 11, 2025 · 10:15 AM

CRA Regular

CRA approves $4.5 M purchase of two East Twiggs St. properties

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency will vote on several resolutions, including a $4.5 million purchase of real property at 1125 and 1127 East Twiggs Street with about $50,000 in closing costs. Other items include a services agreement for fiscal year 2026, a grant funding agreement for the West Riverwalk Multi‑Modal Network, a $200,000 legal services extension, and a grant for the Skills Center at 5107 N. 22nd St. The board will also consider staff reports on housing subsidies, crime‑prevention design, and other ongoing projects.

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✓ Decided: CRA approved $4.5 million purchase of east Twiggs Street property

The board unanimously approved the purchase of two parcels at 1125 and 1127 East Twiggs Street for $4.5 million plus $50,000 in closing costs. It also adopted several grant funding resolutions, including the West Riverwalk Multi‑Modal Network, the East Tampa Skills Center, and the J.C. Newman Cigar Co. historic renovation. Additional resolutions extended legal services for up to $200,000 and approved a FY2026 services agreement. All motions carried unanimously with one member absent.

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Thu Sep 4, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Tampa City Council to vote on police and transit labor contracts

The City Council will consider several collective bargaining agreements for police and transit workers. The meeting also includes votes on public safety hardware, school resource officer funding, and various property and easement agreements.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved $2.6 M school officer program and other contracts

The Tampa City Council adopted a $2,637,885 agreement with the Hillsborough County School Board for a 2025‑2026 School Resource Officer program. It also approved several major contracts, including a $2.8 M waste‑recycling services award, a $1.084 M security services renewal for the Convention Center, and a $43,450 license‑plate reader purchase. Additionally, the council appointed Stefanie McQueen to the Historic Preservation Commission and approved the sale of 1220 East Scott Street for $1.00. All actions were approved unanimously.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Tampa City Council holds public hearings on FY 2026 budget

The City Council is conducting public hearings to gather citizen input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget and Capital Improvement Budget. The body is considering an ordinance to adopt the budget, fix the millage rate, and make appropriations for the period beginning October 1, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council tentatively adopts FY2026 millage rate of 6.2076 mills

The Tampa City Council unanimously approved a tentative millage rate of 6.2076 mills for FY2026. It also moved $1.35 million from the parking fund to improve Route 1 service and amended the Yellow Jacket CIP item to FY2027. A motion to clarify the South Howard Flood Relief Project was rejected, and several staff reports and document filings were approved.

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Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Code Enforcement

18 new code enforcement cases on Sept 3 agenda

The City of Tampa Code Enforcement Magistrate will hear 18 new cases involving violations such as overgrowth, accumulations, inoperative vehicles, and structural issues. The agenda also includes several cases remanded from prior hearings and multiple cases marked as complied. Residents on affected streets may see rulings on property maintenance and safety standards.

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Thu Aug 28, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Council to hold workshop and public hearings on 2045 Comprehensive Plan updates

The Tampa City Council will conduct a workshop on the Future Land Use element of the 2045 Tampa Comprehensive Plan, followed by continued transmittal public hearings on three text amendments. These amendments update land use language, housing policies, and coastal management sections, all postponed from May 22, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously adds 1402 E. 2nd Ave to Coastal Development Area

The Tampa City Council combined the first two public hearing items and directed the Planning Commission to revise several land‑use policies and designate specific streets as transit‑ready corridors. It also continued the ongoing transmittal public hearings on land use, housing, and coastal management to a special call session on February 17, 2026. Additionally, the Council approved adding 1402 E. 2nd Avenue to the Coastal Development Area between Ybor and the Channel District. All motions were carried unanimously.

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Thu Aug 28, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to hear proposal for 156,000 sq ft community for disabled adults

The Tampa City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 28, 2025, including a presentation on a proposed 156,000-square-foot community for individuals with developmental disabilities. The council will also vote on a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions, including contracts for fire rescue equipment, code enforcement magistrates, police grants, and property lien assessments.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $350,000 FDOT grant amendment for police safety project

The Tampa City Council unanimously adopted a series of resolutions, including a $350,000 amendment to a State DOT subgrant for the Police Department’s “Sit Tight and Belt Right” occupant‑protection project. It also approved contracts for EMS equipment, fire‑rescue capital purchases, pedestrian‑safety services, and security‑subscription services, and authorized special event permits for two October festivals.

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Thu Aug 28, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to vote on code enforcement overhaul and alcohol permit

This addendum to the regular meeting agenda includes two new items: a substitute ordinance for comprehensive revisions to City Code Chapter 9 (Code Enforcement) and a substitute ordinance for a special use permit for alcohol sales at 2301 North Albany Avenue. Both are up for second reading and adoption.

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Wed Aug 27, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement magistrate hearing on 13 building‑permit violation cases

The Tampa Special Magistrate will conduct a hearing on August 27, 2025 to consider thirteen building‑permit violation cases. Each case alleges that the listed property failed to obtain required building permits under code section 5‑105.1. The hearing is open to the public and ADA accommodations are available.

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Thu Aug 21, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Council to hold hearings on 12 rezoning requests including Bayshore high-rise

The Tampa City Council holds public hearings on 12 zoning changes, including a large mixed-use high-rise near Bayshore, a Channel District hotel/high-rise, and multiple residential rezonings. One item is a continued hearing for a Magnolia Avenue property to be moved to November. Most ordinances are presented for first reading.

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✓ Decided: Council postpones Magnolia Ave. public hearing to Nov. 13, 2025

The council adopted the amended agenda and opened all public hearings. It voted unanimously to continue the TA/CPA 24‑11 hearing for the Magnolia Avenue properties to November 13, 2025, and to file the applicant’s email request. The body also approved the first‑reading title of eight rezoning ordinances (REZ‑25‑40, REZ‑25‑42, REZ‑25‑49, REZ‑25‑53, REZ‑25‑63, REZ‑25‑66) and closed the associated public hearings, all by unanimous vote.

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Thu Aug 21, 2025 · 9:00 AM

CRA Regular

CRA to adopt 2026 budget, approve $460K property purchase

The Tampa CRA Board will vote on adopting the 2026 fiscal year budget, which funds redevelopment trust funds for the agency. Other actions include approving the purchase of 1712 N. Albany Avenue for $460,000 plus $10,000 in closing costs, updating the Commercial Grants Policy, and authorizing a joinder to a Fourth Amendment agreement for the Jackson House project. Staff will also report on a monument for Lt. Baldomero Lopez, a downtown fire station budget estimate, and demolition of structures at Borrell Park.

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✓ Decided: CRA adopts 2026 budget and approves major property purchase

The board adopted the 2026 Community Redevelopment Agency budget and recommended its inclusion in the City’s 2026 general operating budget. It also approved the purchase of 1712 N. Albany Avenue for $460,000 plus $10,000 in closing costs. Several other projects were approved, while the Proposed Grants and Funding Policy Update was rejected.

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Wed Aug 20, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Code Enforcement

Magistrate to hear 18 new building permit violation cases and one fine reduction

The Special Magistrate will hear 18 new cases involving alleged violations of building permit requirements across Tampa. One prior case (COD-24-0003158) is up for a fine reduction hearing, with $1,300 in fines due after compliance.

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Wed Aug 20, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Code Enforcement

Special Magistrate to hear building permit code violations

The City of Tampa Municipal Code Enforcement Magistrate is reviewing nine new cases regarding missing building permits. The magistrate will determine compliance or penalties for these specific properties.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Code Enforcement

Special Magistrate to hear 12 municipal code enforcement cases

The Municipal Code Enforcement Magistrate is reviewing cases involving property maintenance violations. The body will address issues including roof coverings, structural maintenance, and public nuisances.

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Wed Aug 13, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Code Enforcement

Special Magistrate to hear zoning and code enforcement cases

The Municipal Code Enforcement Magistrate is reviewing several new cases regarding zoning and property violations. The body will address issues including illegal parking of commercial equipment, recreational vehicles, and tree ordinance violations.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Special

Council holds third budget workshop, focuses on stormwater

This is a special budget workshop, the third of three, to review and discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 Stormwater Budget for the City of Tampa. No votes or decisions will be taken; the council hears presentations and public comment on this single topic.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously filed stormwater budget documents

The Tampa City Council received and filed the PowerPoint presentation from the Council Budget Analyst and the one from the Budget Officer, as well as the public‑comment sign‑in sheet and submissions from Pam Cannella and Stephanie Pointer. All motions were carried unanimously, with Councilmember Viera absent. No other business was taken up.

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Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Workshop

Tampa Council reviews FY2026 budget and grant funding

The Tampa City Council is holding a special call workshop to review and discuss the Recommended Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The meeting also includes discussions on funding for non-profits and social actions and arts programs.

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✓ Decided: Council approved filing of budget PowerPoint and related memorandum

The Tampa City Council unanimously approved receiving and filing the PowerPoint presentation submitted by the Budget Officer for the FY2026 budget. The council also unanimously approved receiving and filing a memorandum regarding the use of funds for the disability internship program. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the workshop.

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Thu Aug 7, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

City Council approves $5M fire rescue budget transfer and $1.83M pool restoration

The Tampa City Council will consider a $5 million transfer to Tampa Fire Rescue and a $1.83 million contract for the Sulphur Springs Pool Restoration Phase 1. The meeting also includes approvals for MacDill Air Force Base access improvements, a new fire fleet maintenance building assessment, and the renewal of various city contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves $5M fire rescue budget transfer and multiple contracts

The Tampa City Council adopted a series of resolutions, all carried unanimously. Highlights include a $5,000,000 transfer to Tampa Fire Rescue, a $562,000 award renewal for Rolls Royce helicopter engine support, a $31,000 software licensing amendment, a $35,000 USDA feral‑swine management contract, a $1,000,000 allocation for the East Tampa Recreational Complex, a $453,600 AmeriCorps grant, and a $2,012,950.94 consultant agreement for MacDill Air Force Base access improvements.

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Thu Aug 7, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to discuss $141,825 consultant agreement for fire fleet building

The City Council is meeting to address an addendum to the final agenda. The primary item for discussion is a consultant services agreement for a fire fleet maintenance building assessment.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025 · 12:27 PM

Code Enforcement

Special Magistrate to hear municipal code enforcement cases

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate will conduct hearings regarding municipal code violations. The body is reviewing cases related to zoning, tree ordinances, building permits, and property maintenance.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025 · 11:58 AM

Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement magistrate hearing will address dozens of violation cases

The Tampa Code Enforcement Magistrate will hear and rule on a series of open code violation cases for properties in Districts 5 and 6. Each case involves citations for issues such as roof covering, maintenance, paint, overgrowth, and vacant‑structure standards. The magistrate will determine compliance, penalties, or orders for corrective action.

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Mon Aug 4, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Council Special

Tampa Council to discuss FY2026 budget

The Tampa City Council will hold a special workshop to discuss the Recommended Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and review a resolution regarding capital improvement reimbursements.

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✓ Decided: Council scheduled Social Actions and Arts Funding discussion for Aug 11

The Council voted to add a discussion on Social Actions and Arts Funding as the last item of the budget workshop on August 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. It also approved the FY26 General Government Budget workshop PowerPoint and other documents for filing, and postponed two staff items to future meetings. All motions were carried unanimously.

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Thu Jul 31, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Council to consider CRA density bonus, rezoning, and alcohol permits at public hearings

The Tampa City Council holds public hearings on five items: a map amendment to rezone 3606 West Bay to Bay Boulevard from R-10 to R-20, a text amendment to offer up to a 200% density/intensity bonus for projects in the Channel District CRA, and three special-use permits for alcohol sales at 1301 West Cass Street (bar/lounge, beer/wine), 2234 East 7th Avenue (large venue, beer/wine/liquor), and 2301 North Albany Avenue (large venue, beer/wine). The meeting also includes public comments and information reports.

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✓ Decided: Council denied the special‑use permit for 2234 East 7th Avenue venue

The council voted 4‑2 to deny the special‑use petition for a large venue at 2234 East 7th Avenue. It approved, by first‑reading title only, a map amendment for 3606 West Bay to Bay Blvd (5‑1) and a text amendment for the Channel District CRA (unanimous). Several other special‑use permits were approved on first reading (unanimous) and a number of administrative motions, including commendations and a staff‑report reschedule, passed unanimously.

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Thu Jul 31, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to consider pulling a $12 million budget transfer for stormwater and housing aid

The Tampa City Council will review two budget‑transfer resolutions that were added after the final agenda. Councilmember Hurtak has asked that each resolution be removed from the consent agenda and taken up for separate discussion. One resolution (File No. INF25-15877) would reallocate $2.5 million for credit‑card fee expenses for the Parking and Water Departments. The other resolution (File No. DEO25-15892) would reallocate $12 million for the Mobility and Development & Growth Management Departments for storm‑water maintenance, street resurfacing, sidewalks, and housing flood assistance.

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Thu Jul 31, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council approves $2.7 million fire engine purchase for Tampa Fire Rescue

The Tampa City Council will consider a series of resolutions, including reappointments to the Tampa Housing Authority and a county building board, multiple public‑safety equipment purchases, a budget transfer for a tourism facility study, and a slate of special‑event permits. Public‑safety items include a $2,668,090 fire engine, a $347,852 high‑water rescue vehicle, and a $968,876 mobile ventilation truck. Infrastructure items cover consultant contracts, a traffic‑control device renewal, and a water‑main replacement amendment.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $2.67 M fire engine purchase

The council accepted the July 17 and July 24 minutes and pulled items 31 and 51 for discussion. It reappointed Lorena Hardwick to the Tampa Housing Authority and John Douglas Shields to the County Building Board, and scheduled a reconsideration of File VAC‑25‑10 for February 5 2026. The council unanimously approved a $2,668,090 fire engine purchase along with other emergency‑services equipment and allocated $471,545 for a Convention & Tourism facility study. Numerous special‑event permits for summer and fall 2025 were also approved.

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Thu Jul 24, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Tampa City Council to hold public hearing on FY 2026 Annual Action Plan

The City Council will conduct a second public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Action Plan for several housing and community grant programs. The body will also consider multiple rezoning applications for residential and commercial properties across the city.

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✓ Decided: Council approved first‑reading of five rezoning ordinances and set future hearing dates

The Tampa City Council unanimously approved the first reading of five rezoning ordinances covering properties on East 10th Avenue, West Paul Avenue, West Platt Street, North Tampa Street, and West North B Street. The council also voted to continue three pending public hearings and waive the 180‑day rule for each. All motions were carried unanimously.

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Thu Jul 24, 2025 · 9:00 AM

CRA Regular

CRA to adopt revised redevelopment plans for Central Park, Tampa Heights, and Downtown

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency board will consider several funding reallocations, a subsidy request for a new affordable‑housing project, and resolutions to adopt updated redevelopment plans for three key areas. Items include moving $500,000 to the East Tampa Down Payment Assistance Program, $100,000 to the East Tampa Tree Trimming Program, and approving a 118‑unit affordable housing subsidy at 3105 E. Columbus Drive. The board will also vote on revised Community Redevelopment Plans for the Central Park, Tampa Heights Riverfront, and Downtown districts.

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✓ Decided: CRA adopts Central Park plan amendment and approves Ashley East housing subsidy

The board unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-10 to modify the Central Park Community Redevelopment Plan. It also unanimously approved the developer's subsidy request for the Ashley East Development Project, providing 118 affordable housing units. Additional unanimous actions included reprogramming $500,000 for East Tampa down‑payment assistance, reallocating $100,000 for tree trimming, and approving several advisory committee appointments. All proposed funding motions for the Urban ReWorx housing project were rejected.

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Wed Jul 23, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Code Enforcement

Magistrate to hear 7 new building-permit violation cases

The Special Magistrate will conduct a hearing on seven new cases for alleged failure to obtain required building permits (Code Section 5-105.1). Two prior cases are listed as complied. The public may attend in person or request ADA accommodations.

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✓ Decided: Code Enforcement hearing ruled on eight building‑permit violations

The Special Magistrate hearing on July 23, 2025 found violations of the building‑permit requirement (Code 5‑105.1) for several properties and set daily fines of $250.0 per day after the compliance deadlines. Three cases were continued to a public hearing on August 27, 2025, one was continued to September 24, 2025, and two properties were recorded as having complied with the code.

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Wed Jul 23, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Code Enforcement

Board to hear 3 nuisance abatement cases

The Public Nuisance Abatement Board will hold hearings on three properties cited for code violations: a motel and two residential addresses. The board will also discuss new business and consider adopting minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting.

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Thu Jul 17, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Mayor Jane Castor to present Fiscal Year 2025 Budget

The City Council will receive the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget presentation from Mayor Jane Castor. The body is also considering several resolutions regarding public safety equipment, parks maintenance, and infrastructure contracts.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple budget and procurement actions, including a $2.73 M grant reduction

The council adopted a series of resolutions covering the FY 2026 budget, public‑safety equipment, inter‑agency agreements, and infrastructure projects. Notably, it reduced the emergency‑management subgrant to $2,728,583 and approved several purchases and fund transfers ranging from $452,962 to $1.59 M. All motions passed unanimously except one where a councilmember voted no on a professional‑services agreement.

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Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Code Enforcement

Special Magistrate hearing to address multiple building permit violations

The Tampa Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will review dozens of cases where individuals or companies are cited for failing to obtain required building permits under Code Section 5-105.1. Each case will be considered for compliance and possible penalties. The hearing is open to the public and includes a notice for ADA accommodations.

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✓ Decided: Code Enforcement hearing issued violations, fines and deadlines

The Municipal Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearing on July 16, 2025, presided by Special Magistrate Attorney Thomas A. Trask, addressed 21 cases. Most properties were found in violation of Code Section 5-105.1, receiving daily fines of $250 or $500 and compliance deadlines in 2025. One case was remanded for further action, another was continued to a future public hearing, and two properties were found to be in compliance.

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Wed Jul 16, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Code Enforcement

City hearing to address code violations in Tampa

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate will hear cases regarding building permits and code violations, including obstructing streets and property maintenance issues. The hearing is open to the public and will be held at the City Center Community Room.

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✓ Decided: Code Enforcement issued violations and fines for eight Tampa properties

The Special Magistrate hearing identified code violations for eight properties, set compliance deadlines, and imposed daily fines where applicable. One case listed multiple code sections with no daily fine but required the owner to pay city abatement costs. A compliance notice was recorded for 8117 N 11th St.

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Wed Jul 9, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement Magistrate hearing on 16 property violation cases

The City of Tampa Special Magistrate will hear 3 continued cases and 16 new cases involving property maintenance violations such as roof coverings, floors/walls/ceilings, overgrowth, and inoperative vehicles. The agenda also lists 21 cases that have been remanded or complied with.

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✓ Decided: Magistrate sets deadlines and fines for 13 code violations, marks several cases compliant

The Code Enforcement Special Magistrate hearing on July 9, 2025 issued compliance deadlines and daily fines for dozens of code violations. Several properties were declared in compliance, while two cases were remanded to the department for further action. The hearing adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

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Thu Jun 26, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to nominate and elect Chair Pro Tem and CRA Chair

This addendum to the final agenda adds a walk-on item: the nomination and election for City Council Chair Pro Tem and CRA Chair. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items and changes without specific details.

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Thu Jun 26, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Tampa City Council to vote on public safety equipment and grants

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding public safety funding, equipment purchases, and grant acceptances. The meeting also includes appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission and various community commendations.

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✓ Decided: Council approved major public‑safety funding and equipment donations

The council adopted a resolution accepting a donation of about 600 AEDs valued at $769,230 from RISE Tampa Our Police Foundation. It also approved a $600,000 uniform contract with Design Lab, Inc. and a $306,046 grant for the Tampa Police Department’s HIDTA program. All actions were approved unanimously.

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Thu Jun 12, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Tampa City Council to hold hearings on FY 2026 Annual Action Plan and rezoning requests

The City Council will conduct a first public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Action Plan regarding community and housing grants. The body will also consider several rezoning applications and a request to vacate an alleyway.

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✓ Decided: Council approved first‑reading rezoning for eight properties and an alley vacating ordinance

The Tampa City Council unanimously approved first‑reading rezoning ordinances for several sites, including 206 W. Columbus Drive, 7602 N. Nebraska Avenue, 3305 W. Oakellar Avenue, 102 & 106 S. Dale Mabry Highway, 2509 N. 54th Street, and 2511 W. Saint Isabel Street. It also approved a first‑reading ordinance to vacate an alley north of 7th Avenue. Additionally, the council continued a public hearing on Magnolia Avenue properties to August 21, 2025.

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Thu Jun 12, 2025 · 9:00 AM

CRA Regular

CRA votes to shift $2,700,000 from Channel District infrastructure to Whiting Street project

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) regular meeting on June 12, 2025 will consider several funding and contract items. Members will vote on a $2,700,000 realignment from the Channel District Neighborhood Infrastructure Project to the Channel District Whiting Street Project. The agenda also includes a contract amendment reducing the purchase price for three properties on North Howard Avenue and West Cypress Street from $3,000,000 to $2,863,375. Additional items are a housing funding request for the Vincente Ybor Project on Nebraska Avenue and proposed guideline changes for commercial grants.

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✓ Decided: CRA Board approves $8 million Ashley Drive UNITE grant and realigns $2.7 million project funds

The board unanimously approved an $8 million grant for the Ashley Drive UNITE program and directed staff to identify how to allocate the remaining $8.65 million over the next 5‑6 years. It also approved a $2.7 million realignment of funds from the Channel District Neighborhood Infrastructure Project to the Whiting Street Project. The board adopted a resolution amending a property purchase contract, reducing the price to $2,863,375. Additional actions included limiting historic‑preservation review for commercial grants and removing restaurants that earn over 50 % of revenue from alcohol from the list of ineligible establishments.

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Thu Jun 5, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

City Council approves contracts for police technology and community programs

The Tampa City Council is set to approve a series of resolutions and agreements, including a three-year contract for a gunshot detection system and funding for workforce training and arts programs. The meeting also includes public comments and committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $840,000 ShotSpotter gunfire detection contract

The council re‑appointed John Prokop to the Architectural Review Commission and appointed Dr. Laura Harrison to the Historic Preservation Commission and Rick Kugler to the Hillsborough County City‑County Planning Commission. It approved several public‑safety contracts, including a $840,000 three‑year ShotSpotter gunfire detection agreement (4‑2 vote). Additional resolutions authorized a $33,876 forensic technology warranty, a $300,000 citywide fencing contract, a $100,000 returning‑citizens training program, and a donation of computer equipment. All motions carried unanimously unless a vote tally is noted.

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Thu May 22, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Council holds hearings on comprehensive plan updates for land use, housing, coastal management

The Tampa City Council is holding public hearings on four text amendments to update the city's comprehensive plan through 2045, covering land use language, housing affordability and supply, coastal management and resilience, and a bonus density increase for the Channel District CRA. The council will also consider five quasi-judicial applications for special use permits for alcoholic beverage sales at specific locations. These are transmittal hearings; no final adoption decisions are scheduled at this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approved first‑reading special‑use permits for three new venues

The Tampa City Council opened all public hearings and authorized remote attendance for Councilmember Viera. It directed the Planning Commission to hold community meetings on the future land‑use update and moved the transmittal hearing to August 28, 2025. The council also approved the first reading of special‑use permit ordinances for venues at 2330 West Horatio Street, 1601 East Columbus Drive, and 2701 North 16th Street.

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Thu May 22, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Workshop

Council gets stormwater master plan update and short-term flood prevention recommendations

The council will hear reports on stormwater infrastructure updates, including the master plan, short-term flood prevention, and maintenance metrics. It will also discuss creating a city fund to help property owners identify and protect lost graves, and consider a zoning text amendment to require minimum 5-year parking leases. A workshop on digital media is being removed and consolidated to a later date.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approved renaming the Multisports Field after Roland Paz Sr.

The council voted unanimously to rename the Multisports Field after the late Roland Paz Sr. and to request staff actions on storm‑water reporting, a ground‑penetrating radar budget, and parking‑lease amendments. Several memoranda, presentations, and documents were received and filed without objection. All motions were carried unanimously.

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Thu May 15, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council approves $2.2 M police signal light bar purchase

The Tampa City Council will adopt minutes from previous meetings and approve the agenda before voting on a series of resolutions. Key decisions include a $2,200,000 purchase of SoundOff signal light bars for the Police Department, a $679,604 acquisition of four Ford Transit ambulances for Fire Rescue, a $1,108,000 sodium chloride supply contract for the Water Department, and a $915,609.19 change order for the Harbour Island Force Main Replacement. Additional items cover smaller procurement contracts, budget reallocations, and special event permits.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $2.2M police signal light bar purchase

The council adopted the agenda and confirmed the mayor’s appointment of Stephen Sutton to the Historic Preservation Commission. It approved a series of public‑safety contracts, including a $2.2 million purchase of SoundOff signal light bars for the police department, a $720,000 jet‑fuel award, and a $679,604 ambulance purchase. The council also scheduled a reconsideration of File VAC‑25‑06 for August 7 and approved two special‑event permits.

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Thu May 15, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to discuss raising legal services cap to $200,000 per firm

The council will discuss a resolution pulled for separate vote that would amend the city's outside legal services agreements. The amendment extends the termination date to September 30, 2029 and increases the annual cap from $100,000 to $200,000 per law firm for most practice areas.

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Thu May 8, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Council will hold public hearings on ten rezoning applications

The Tampa City Council meeting will conduct public hearings on ten rezoning requests for properties across the city. Two pending applications will be withdrawn during the session. No other agenda items involve budget, contracts, or ordinance adoption.

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✓ Decided: Council approved first‑reading rezoning ordinances for several properties

The council opened all public hearings and approved the first reading of multiple rezoning ordinances, scheduling second readings for June 5. One rezoning vote on East Yukon Street passed 5‑2, while the others were unanimous. Two pending rezoning applications were withdrawn from the agenda.

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Thu May 8, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Council Special

Council to discuss meeting decorum and efficiency

This is a special discussion meeting of the Tampa City Council, held under Rule 3E, to discuss decorum and efficiency of council meetings. No official action will be taken, a quorum is not required, and there is no opportunity for public comment. Any official action would require a subsequent noticed meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council discussed decorum and efficiency, no formal actions taken

Council members held an informal discussion on meeting decorum and efficiency, agreeing to be mindful and continue working diligently. No vote was taken on avoiding evening motions, and no formal resolutions or approvals were adopted.

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Thu May 8, 2025 · 9:00 AM

CRA Regular

CRA considers $610,000 property purchase in East Tampa

The Community Redevelopment Agency will consider purchasing a property at 1904 E. Osborne Avenue and review recommendations for post-disaster grant relief. The board will also discuss fund reallocations for Downtown and Channel districts and marketing contract amendments.

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✓ Decided: CRA Board unanimously approves $600,000 property purchase in East Tampa

The CRA Board adopted a resolution to buy a parcel at 1904 E. Obsorne Avenue for $600,000 with $10,000 in closing costs. It also approved the Tampa CRA Post Disaster Grant Relief and a program change reallocating funds for the Downtown and Channel districts. The board reallocated $100,000 to the tree‑trimming program and directed staff to work with police on crime‑prevention design and to report back by September 11, 2025.

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Thu May 1, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to approve appointments to Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Committee

This is an addendum to the May 1, 2025 City Council agenda. The only substantive item is a resolution to confirm seven appointments to the city's Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Committee. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items.

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Thu May 1, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to elect new chair, approve $1.3M fire rescue vessel, $1.5M tree services

The Tampa City Council will elect a new Chair and Chair Pro-Tem, along with CRA leadership. The consent agenda includes contracts for a $1.35 million fire rescue vessel, $1.5 million in tree services, and property liens. This is a regular meeting with mostly administrative items.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1.35 M fire‑rescue boat purchase

Council elected Guido Maniscalco as Chair, Alan Clendenin as Chair Pro‑Tem, Gwendolyn Henderson as CRA Chair, and Luis Viera as CRA Vice‑Chair. The council unanimously approved a series of appointments and contracts, including a $309,825 interlocal agreement for fire‑rescue staff education, a $1,347,024.72 purchase of a 38‑foot fire‑rescue vessel, and a $555.13 license acquisition for the police department. Additional unanimous approvals covered a $15,000 AdventHealth amendment, a $282,000 ALS medical director contract, an $11,533.26 fire‑fighter grant budget transfer, and a $1.5 M tree‑service award renewal.

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Thu Apr 24, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Council to consider map amendment for 706 S. Moody Ave from residential to mixed-use

The Tampa City Council will hold public hearings on two comprehensive plan map amendments, two special use permits for alcohol sales, and two rezonings. The map amendments at 706 S. Moody Avenue and 701 S. Howard Avenue would change land use from residential to Community Mixed Use-35. The council will also consider a large venue alcohol permit at 3003 W. Cypress Street and a small venue permit at 608 N. Willow Avenue, along with rezonings at 118 Bosphorous Avenue and 8414 N. 18th Street. Information reports and new business by council members are also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approves multiple land-use and special-use ordinances in first reading

The Tampa City Council unanimously approved first‑reading ordinances to amend the Comprehensive Plan for properties at 706 South Moody Avenue and 701 South Howard Avenue, and to grant special‑use permits for alcoholic beverage sales at 3003 West Cypress Street and 608 North Willow Avenue. It also approved first‑reading rezoning ordinances for 118 Bosphorous Avenue and 8414 North 18th Street. In addition, the Council removed a staff report on fixed‑rail funding options and ordered a quarterly streetcar‑extension progress report. All actions were carried out by unanimous vote.

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Thu Apr 24, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Workshop

Council to discuss distribution of $25.8M among priorities and risks

This workshop session includes discussions on a Planning Commission presentation about future population outside the coastal high hazard area, a report on the Julian B Lane River Center catering contract, an update on Sulphur Springs development including the pool and Stepping Stones, and the allocation of $25.8M in remaining funds based on a list of priorities and risks. Council will also discuss parameters for Social Action and Arts Funding.

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✓ Decided: Council allocated funds for infrastructure and emergency relief, totaling $10 million

The Tampa City Council unanimously approved a motion to allocate funds for paving, sidewalks, stormwater, flooding assistance, and emergency replenishment for Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debbie. The Council also unanimously requested written reports on the Sulphur Springs pool status, youth program capacity, and the Neighborhood Action Plan, and approved the rescheduling of the Special Call Operating Budget Workshop to August 11, 2025. Additional memoranda, documents, and presentations were received and filed without dissent.

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Thu Apr 17, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to vote on $911K engineering contract for University Pumping Station rehab

The Tampa City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 17, 2025, to consider a consent agenda of resolutions and items. Key actions include approving contracts for infrastructure projects, accepting donations, and appointing members to the Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Committee.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a $541,615 heavy‑truck purchase for solid waste services

The Tampa City Council approved the agenda and moved two items to separate votes. It appointed seven members to the Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Council (EBOAC) and adopted several resolutions, including a $13,000 horse donation, a $5,000 fire‑rescue donation, a $24,000 social‑action agreement, and multiple vehicle purchases, the largest being a $541,615 heavy‑truck for solid waste. All actions were approved unanimously except the motion to pull Item 27, which passed 3‑2.

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Thu Apr 17, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to discuss settlement in OE Alloy Paris, LLC v. City of Tampa lawsuit

The Council will consider a resolution to approve a settlement agreement in the lawsuit OE Alloy Paris, LLC v. City of Tampa and JC Hudgison. Councilmember Carlson requested the item be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion.

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Thu Apr 10, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Tampa City Council to hold public hearings on 11 rezoning requests

The City Council will consider several applications to rezone properties for residential and mixed-use developments. The meeting also includes a commendation for winners of the USS Tampa Post #5 American Legion Oratorical Contest.

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✓ Decided: Council denied rezoning petition for 3204 East Columbus Drive (7-0 vote)

The council voted 7-0 to deny the rezoning petition for 3204 East Columbus Drive. It also approved first‑reading rezoning ordinances for several properties, including 2007 Davis Street, 1503/1505 North Florida Avenue, 2705 East 19th Avenue, 2403 West Fig Street, and 405 West Amelia Avenue. A motion to open all public hearings and a continuance of a hearing to August 21 were adopted unanimously.

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Thu Apr 10, 2025 · 9:00 AM

CRA Regular

CRA to consider amended redevelopment plans for three districts

The Community Redevelopment Agency will review proposed amended and restated redevelopment plans for Central Park, Tampa Heights Riverfront, and Downtown. The body will also consider several committee appointments and a grant waiver for Hive, LLC.

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✓ Decided: CRA adopted revised redevelopment plans for Central Park, Tampa Heights Riverfront, and Downtown

The board unanimously approved three amended and restated Community Redevelopment Plans for the Central Park, Tampa Heights Riverfront, and Downtown areas. It also confirmed appointments to three Community Advisory Committees and approved a grant waiver for Hive, LLC. A $30,000 contribution for downtown design guidelines was approved despite one dissenting vote. All other motions were carried unanimously.

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Thu Apr 3, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Tampa City Council to vote on various infrastructure and public safety contracts

The City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions for equipment purchases, contract renewals, and board appointments. Key items include funding for police vehicles, waste management trucks, and park maintenance.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $650,000 budget transfer for Morris Bridge pump replacement

The Tampa City Council adopted a series of unanimous resolutions, including appointments to the Variance Review Board and Architectural Review Commission, multiple procurement contracts, and a $650,000 budget reallocation for the Morris Bridge VFD pumps replacement project. All votes were 6‑0 in favor.

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Thu Mar 27, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to vote on $1.1M purchase of 22 police vehicles

The Tampa City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with over 70 items, including resolutions for police vehicle purchases, fire rescue equipment, and a gang task force agreement. A $1.1 million purchase of 22 Ford F-150 Police Responder vehicles for TPD and a $261,120 addition to fire bunker gear contracts are among the notable spending items. The council will also accept a $103,000 NCAA donation for the Riverfront Recreation Center and approve several property lien assessments for unpaid mowing costs.

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✓ Decided: Council approved police and fire equipment purchases totaling nearly $4 million

The Tampa City Council adopted several resolutions approving major equipment purchases for the police and fire departments, including police vehicles and fire rescue bunker gear. It also approved an interlocal agreement to create the Tampa Fire Rescue Partnership Academy and allocated budget funds for community projects. All motions were carried unanimously.

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Thu Mar 27, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council meeting addendum lists item continuance

This document is an addendum to the March 27, 2025, agenda. It notes the continuance of one item to a future date.

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Thu Mar 13, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Council to consider rezoning 9220-9224 N. Hyaleah Rd to Planned Development

The Tampa City Council will hold public hearings on several rezoning applications. The main item is a request to rezone three parcels on North Hyaleah Road to a Planned Development zone allowing single-family, semi-detached, and attached homes. Other proposals include rezoning properties on West Beach Street, a continued hearing for 319 Bayshore Boulevard, and a continuance request for 1537 West Nassau Street. One hearing has been cancelled due to improper notice.

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Thu Mar 13, 2025 · 9:00 AM

CRA Regular

CRA to vote on buying two East Tampa properties for $415K and $210K

The Tampa CRA board will consider resolutions to purchase two properties in East Tampa for community redevelopment, along with other funding requests and program changes. Staff will provide updates on redevelopment plans, homeowner assistance feasibility, and a park land acquisition plan. The board will also discuss funding for a fare-free streetcar and a downtown fire station.

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Thu Mar 6, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to vote on $2.37M police helicopter parts, $385K armored vehicle

The Tampa City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 6, 2025, with a consent agenda that includes several police equipment purchases and grants. Key items include a $2,370,500 contract for helicopter components, a $385,360 armored vehicle, and a $384,040 community violence intervention grant. The agenda also features a presentation on the Land Development Code Reform process and routine contract renewals.

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Thu Feb 27, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Council holds public hearings on ten rezoning applications

The Tampa City Council will conduct public hearings on ten rezoning requests, each presented as a first‑reading ordinance. Applicants include Global Engineering, ESI Properties LLC, and others seeking changes to Planned Development, Business Professional, Industrial, and Residential districts. The council will consider the proposed zoning changes and record any public comments before taking action.

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Thu Feb 27, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Workshop

Council workshop to discuss property fund, appraisal ordinance, parking lease rules, salary and capital projects

The Tampa City Council will hear staff reports and discuss proposals on creating a city fund to help property owners investigate and protect lost graves, a draft ordinance requiring fair market appraisals before property sales or transfers, and changes to parking lease terms. The meeting also includes a bi‑annual Capital Improvement Project report, a presentation on the city’s bonding capacity, and a discussion of council salary for the election cycle beginning May 1 2027.

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Thu Feb 20, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to consider $2M state grant for Picnic Island nature project

The Tampa City Council will vote on a consent agenda including a $2 million state grant for the Picnic Island Nature Based Solutions project, as well as mutual aid agreements for police, donations of K-9 dogs and rescue tools, and appointments to city boards. Several items involve budget transfers and property liens. The agenda also includes ceremonial presentations and public comment.

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Thu Feb 13, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Council hears rezoning for 201 N Dale Mabry Hwy to allow storefront residential and commercial uses

The Tampa City Council holds public hearings on two right-of-way vacations and eight rezoning requests, all for first reading consideration. Key items include the vacation of alleys near 7th Avenue and Marie Avenue, and rezonings at 201 N Dale Mabry Highway, 5200 S Manhattan Avenue, and other properties. One rezoning (REZ-24-111) will not be heard due to mis-noticing.

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Thu Feb 13, 2025 · 9:00 AM

CRA Regular

CRA to vote on Gas Worx interlocal agreement, grant policy changes

The CRA is deciding on an interlocal agreement for the Gas Worx Community Development District and considering an amendment to the commercial grant policy for grants over $25,000. They will also hear staff reports including a verbal update from the Channel District CAC, the CRA Director's monthly report, and a requested continuation of the Central Park and Tampa Heights Riverfront plan update to March 13, 2025. Additionally, appointments to the Channel District and Tampa Heights Community Advisory Committees are on the agenda.

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Thu Feb 6, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Tampa City Council to vote on $1.27M Salcines Park improvements

The City Council is reviewing a consent agenda featuring multiple infrastructure contracts, public safety equipment purchases, and special event permits. Key decisions include funding for park improvements, fire station design, and police equipment.

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Thu Jan 30, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Council to vote on rezoning 801 E 26th Ave to mixed-use; UT lease renewals also up

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including renewing 25-year leases with the University of Tampa for the Sykes College of Business and Plant Park, and rezoning 801 East 26th Avenue from Residential-20 to Community Mixed Use-35. Also scheduled are a rezoning at 611/613 South Magnolia Avenue (requested to be continued to June 2025) and two special-use permits for alcohol sales: a large venue at 1901 East 7th Avenue and a small venue at 2501 West Busch Boulevard.

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Thu Jan 30, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Workshop

Tampa City Council to discuss stormwater planning and flood prevention

The Council will hold a workshop to discuss updating the city's stormwater plan and identifying short-term solutions to prevent rainfall flooding. Members will also review employee grievance processes, arts funding, and artificial turf rules.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Public hearing on mediated settlement for 2713 Bayshore Boulevard

The Tampa City Council is holding a special call meeting for a public hearing to consider a Special Magistrate proceeding regarding a mediated settlement for property at 2713 Bayshore Boulevard (File No. REZ-24-06). This is a quasi-judicial proceeding with sworn testimony.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Council considers rezoning for 2713 Bayshore Boulevard

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding a mediated settlement for the property at 2713 Bayshore Boulevard. The proposed ordinance would rezone the site from Planned Development to Planned Development, Place of Religious Assembly and Residential, Multi-Family.

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Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Workshop

Council workshop to discuss design exceptions after rezoning

The Tampa City Council will hold a special workshop on January 28, 2025, to discuss six policy items. No votes are expected; the session is for discussion only. Topics include shifting code enforcement liability from buyers to sellers, requiring public input on parking plans for major construction, planned developments, design exceptions after rezoning, and land development code amendments.

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Thu Jan 23, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to receive report on RFPs in purchasing queue

This addendum to the regular agenda contains one item: a request for a written report detailing RFPs sitting in the purchasing queue, along with a memo from the Purchasing Director providing a hyperlink to OpenGov for status updates. The item is to be received and filed (R/F). The motion was originally initiated by Council Member Henderson-Hurtak.

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Thu Jan 23, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to approve $227,800 ESRI software contract for police and fire

The Tampa City Council will consider a consent agenda including multiple resolutions for police and fire equipment, software, and community funding. Key items include software for police and fire, vehicle purchases, and grants for cultural organizations. The meeting also features ceremonial presentations and public comment.

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Thu Jan 16, 2025 · 5:01 PM

Council Evening

Council to hear rezoning for congregate care facility on MLK Blvd

The Tampa City Council holds public hearings on 11 rezoning applications at this evening session. Items include a proposed congregate group care facility at 3704-3706 E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, a commercial general rezoning at 223 S Howard Ave, and several other property rezoning requests. Three items have requests for continuances to future dates.

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Thu Jan 16, 2025 · 9:00 AM

CRA Regular

CRA to discuss housing subsidy framework for all districts

The CRA Board will discuss a housing subsidy framework for future development across all CRA districts, including alignment with the City's Housing and Community Development Department. They will also review applicants for the CRA Director position and continue the hiring process. A funding request for the West Riverwalk Multimodal Network Construction project is up for approval, and several Citizen Advisory Committee appointments will be voted on.

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Thu Jan 9, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to vote on Gasparilla krewe's temporary pier retrofit agreement

The City Council will consider adding and approving a walk-on resolution authorizing a License and Hold Harmless Agreement with the Tampa Port Authority and Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla for a temporary retrofit of hurricane-damaged Ballast Point Pier. Other actions include removing a Firefighter of the Quarter commendation from the agenda and continuing updates on road repairs and land development code reform to later dates.

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Thu Jan 9, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Regular

Council to approve $1.4M purchase of 30 police interceptors

This regular meeting includes approval of consent items covering police vehicle purchases, grants, donations, and infrastructure contracts. The largest single expenditure is $1,425,956.70 for 30 Ford Police Interceptors. Other notable actions include accepting a $753,000 FDOT impaired-driving grant and a $255,000 warranty release for fire rescue ambulances.

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