Tampa public meetings in 2024

Council Regular

The City Council meeting agenda includes two items that are being continued (postponed) to future meetings. A lease agreement for properties on E. 7th Avenue for storing special events equipment is continued to February 6, 2025. A staff report on short-term solutions for rainfall flooding and stormwater drain maintenance is continued to January 30, 2025. The rest of the agenda is not provided in this addendum.

• Continuance of lease agreement with Ybor Land, LLC and Fox International, LLC for properties at 2805, 2709, 2705, 2707, 2703, 2615 E. 7th Ave for temporary storage of special events equipment (to Feb 6, 2025)
• Continuance of staff report on short-term solutions for rainfall flooding and stormwater drain maintenance, particularly in flooded areas (to Jan 30, 2025)

Council Regular

The City Council will consider several high-value infrastructure agreements, including sewer rehabilitation and fire hydrant replacement. The body will also review budget reallocations for the police and fire departments and approve various board appointments.

• Agreement with Westra Construction Corp. for $1,935,934.86 for Valves and Fire Hydrants Assessment and Replacement Program
• Proposal from Insituform Technologies, LLC for $1,999,350.20 for Branch PS Collection System Sewer Rehabilitation
• Consulting agreement amendment with National Public Safety Group LLC for $166,839
• Budget transfer of $149,536 for Tampa Fire Rescue and $50,253.94 for Tampa Police Department aviation unit renovations
• Special event permits for Children's Gasparilla Parade, Martin Luther King Parade, and Gasparilla Pirate Fest

The Tampa City Council approved a $106.8 million design-build contract with J. Kokolakis Contracting for the relocation of solid waste facilities, along with a $130 million line of credit from Bank of America to finance the project. Council also approved a $49.2 million agreement with Axon Enterprise for police body cameras and digital evidence storage, and a $1.65 million agreement with HART for fare-free bus service on Route 1. Several alcohol beverage special use permits were approved, and a rezoning request at 3901/3905 N. Ola Avenue was approved on a 5-2 vote.

• Approved $106,799,549 solid waste facility relocation contract (6-1, Carlson no)
• Approved $130M Bank of America line of credit for solid waste system (6-1, Carlson no)
• Approved $49,195,459 Axon police equipment/cloud services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $1,650,000 HART Route 1 fare-free bus agreement (4-3, Miranda/Carlson/Henderson no)
• Approved rezoning at 3901/3905 N. Ola Ave from R-10 to R-20 (5-2, Miranda/Henderson no)
• Approved $3,914,341 Motorola fire dispatch system (unanimous, Maniscalco absent)
• Approved $3,000,000 purchase of 3 West Tampa properties for redevelopment (unanimous)
• Approved 11 alcohol beverage special-use permits (various votes)

Council Evening

The City Council is reviewing several land use changes, including requests to rezone residential and industrial properties into planned developments. The agenda also includes a request to vacate an alleyway located near W Amelia Ave and North Boulevard.

• Vacation of alley north of W Amelia Ave, south of W Columbus Dr, east of N Glenwood Dr, and west of North Boulevard
• Rezoning of 702 W. Columbus Dr., 2502 and 2504 N. Boulevard to Planned Development
• Rezoning of 4913 N. MacDill Avenue to Planned Development
• Rezoning of 4720 N. Clark Avenue to Planned Development
• Rezoning of 4115 and 4107 W. Spruce St. to Planned Development

The Tampa City Council held public hearings and approved first readings for several rezoning ordinances, including a controversial alley vacation and rezoning near W. Amelia Ave and N. Boulevard (4-3 and 5-2 votes). It also denied a rezoning petition for 6225/6241 S. 6th St. and 6322 Selbourne Ave due to insufficient evidence. Several other rezoning requests were approved unanimously, and two items were removed from the agenda due to mis-noticing, one was withdrawn.

• Approved alley vacation VAC-23-30 on first reading (4-3)
• Approved rezoning REZ-25-12 at 702 W. Columbus Dr. on first reading (5-2)
• Approved rezoning REZ-24-09 at 4913 N. MacDill Ave. on first reading (7-0)
• Approved rezoning REZ-24-77 at 4720 N. Clark Ave. on first reading (7-0)
• Approved rezoning REZ-24-94 at 4115/4107 W. Spruce St. on first reading (7-0)
• Approved rezoning REZ-24-107 at 203 S. Moody Ave. on first reading (7-0)
• Approved rezoning REZ-25-11 at 2705/2708 N. 18th St. on first reading (7-0)
• Denied rezoning REZ-24-67 at 6225/6241 S. 6th St. and 6322 Selbourne Ave. (7-0)

CRA Regular

The Community Redevelopment Agency is reviewing several staff reports and required approvals. Key items include a $3 million real property purchase in West Tampa and an amendment to a grant for a health care facility.

• Amendment to a grant not to exceed $350,000 for Health Matters Pharmacy West, LLC at 5110 North 40th Street
• Purchase of real property at 1002 North Howard Avenue, 2315 West Cypress Street, and 2331 West Cypress Street for $3,000,000 plus approximately $30,000 in closing costs
• Action plan to build affordable housing for Veterans
• Report on wheelchair accessible playground equipment at Water Works Park and Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
• Development of a job description for a CRA art staff employee

The Tampa CRA Board unanimously approved two resolutions: one extending a $350,000 grant agreement with Health Matters Pharmacy West LLC to June 12, 2025, and another authorizing the purchase of three parcels in West Tampa for $3,000,000 plus closing costs for affordable housing. The board also approved a grant waiver for 2301 North Albany Avenue and continued several items, including a report on wheelchair-accessible playground equipment and an affordable housing plan for veterans. All votes were unanimous with Clendenin absent.

• Approved CRA Resolution 2024-24 extending grant agreement with Health Matters Pharmacy West LLC to June 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved West Tampa CRA Grant Waiver for 2301 North Albany Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved CRA Resolution 2024-25 to purchase 1002 N Howard Ave, 2315 W Cypress St, and 2331 W Cypress St for $3,000,000 plus $30,000 closing costs (unanimous)
• Continued wheelchair-accessible playground equipment report to March 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued affordable housing for veterans action plan to June 12, 2025, with staff to meet Commander Eunice Butts (unanimous)
• Requested feasibility study on assisting homeowners with existing CRA program, report due March 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Requested discussion on CRA housing subsidy framework for January 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Requested CRA Director applicants' information by December 31, 2024, with discussion on January 16, 2025 (unanimous)

Council Regular

The City Council will consider several resolutions for the Tampa Police Department, including funding for traffic enforcement and equipment purchases. The body will also review infrastructure contracts for wastewater management and solid waste services.

• Contract with Meridian Rapid Defense Group LLC for vehicle mitigation barriers: $128,139.93
• Acceptance of $290,000 FDOT subgrant for 'Tampa Safe Travels 2025' traffic enforcement
• Purchase of Automated License Plate Reader hardware and services from Flock Group, Inc.: $119,800
• Purchase of universal refuse carts from Duramax Holdings LLC: $2,169,630
• Consultant services agreement with ALFKA, LLC for Twiggs Street Complete Streets and Safety Project: $1,093,167

The Tampa City Council repealed the Citizen Review Board for the Tampa Police Department in a 5-2 vote, with Carlson and Hurtak dissenting. The council also approved two $5 million housing program loans for affordable rental housing construction, with one abstention each. A rezoning petition for 4901 and 4903 South Quincy Street was denied in a 5-2 vote due to flooding and compatibility concerns. Abbye Feeley was appointed as Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity in a 5-2 vote.

• Repealed Citizen Review Board for Tampa Police Department (5-2)
• Approved $5M housing loan to Blue Tampa 2, LLC (Carlson abstain)
• Approved $5M housing loan to ALGO-FL, LLC (Hurtak abstain)
• Denied rezoning at 4901/4903 S. Quincy St. (5-2)
• Appointed Abbye Feeley as Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity (5-2)
• Approved $7.7M design-build contract for South Howard Flood Relief (unanimous)
• Approved $2.17M refuse carts purchase from Duramax Holdings (unanimous)
• Approved 25-year lease for parking garage at Tampa Park Plaza Playground (unanimous)

Council Regular

This addendum to the December 5, 2024 Tampa City Council agenda shows two changes: Item 24, a $1.5 million consultant contract with Black & Veatch for the Potable Water System Master Plan, is continued to December 19. Item 79, a staff report on the closing of Trinity Café on Busch Boulevard, is removed and filed.

• Item 24: $1,500,000 resolution authorizing agreement with Black & Veatch for potable water master plan, continued to Dec 19
• Item 79: Staff report on Trinity Café closure on Busch Boulevard removed at councilmember's request

Council Evening

The City Council will hold public hearings on the updated Capital Improvement Section Schedule of Projects for fiscal years 2025 through 2029. The body will also consider several brownfield area designations and multiple special use permits for alcohol sales at various venues.

• Proposed Capital Improvement Section Schedule of Projects for fiscal year 2025 through 2029
• Brownfield Area designation for 13.42 acres near 2302 East Hillsborough Avenue
• Rezoning of 3901 and 3905 North Ola Avenue and 3904 North Dartmouth Avenue from R-10 to R-20
• Special use permits for alcohol sales at 4703 N. Nebraska Avenue, 3906 S. MacDill Ave, and 3636 Henderson Blvd
• Special use permits for alcohol sales at 2234 E. 7th Avenue, 2506 S. MacDill Avenue, and 1020 W. Busch Boulevard

Council Regular

The Council is receiving a report on potential locations for a fire maintenance and supply facility and staffing issues for Station 24. The Real Estate Department provided a list of city-owned properties that are 5 acres or more.

• Report on fire maintenance and supply facility locations
• Staffing issues for Station 24 budget
• List of city-owned properties 5 acres or more

Council Regular

The Tampa City Council will vote on several grant agreements for police and fire services, including a $753,000 FDOT grant for the Tampa Impaired Driving Enforcement Project. The agenda also includes a requested presentation from Hillsborough County on a stormwater system study to address flooding in north Tampa, and approval of various budget transfers and contract renewals.

• Resolution accepting $753,000 FDOT grant for Tampa Police impaired driving enforcement
• Resolution accepting $350,000 FDOT grant for occupant protection enforcement
• Resolution accepting $150,000 FDOT grant for motorcycle safety training (SMART)
• Budget transfer of $924,566 within Golf Course Operating and Capital Funds
• Request for Hillsborough County presentation on integrated stormwater system study for north Tampa flooding

Council Evening

The Tampa City Council holds public hearings on one alley vacation and numerous rezoning requests, most continued from previous meetings. Items include first readings of ordinances for property rezonings across the city. Several applicants request further continuances.

• Continued alley vacation (VAC-24-09) for alley north of E Amelia Ave, south of E Columbus Dr, east of N Florida Ave, west of N Morgan St
• Rezoning at 319 Bayshore Blvd (REZ-23-99) from PD to PD for storefront residential/commercial uses; continuation requested to Jan 16, 2025
• Rezoning at 205, 207, 209 E Columbus Dr and multiple N Florida Ave addresses (REZ-24-52) from RM-24 and CI to PD with substitute bonus provision resolution
• Rezoning at 5106 E 21st Ave (REZ-23-71) from PD and RM-16 to CI (commercial intensive)
• Rezoning at 2539 W Cherry St (REZ-24-14) from RM-16 to PD for residential single-family semi-detached with substitute bonus provision resolution

CRA Regular

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency will vote on resolutions granting $25 million for Straz Performing Arts Center renovations and $24.75 million for Tampa Museum of Art improvements. Other decisions include a $235,000 property purchase in East Tampa for affordable housing, a $200,000 legal services contract, and budget reallocations for Central Park and Channel District programs. Several items are continued from previous meetings, including the Franklin Street revitalization proposal and updates on Central Park and Tampa Heights Riverfront redevelopment plans.

• Resolution approving $25,000,000 grant for Straz Performing Arts Center renovations at 1010 N. Macinnes Place
• Resolution approving $24,750,000 grant for Tampa Museum of Art improvements at 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza
• Resolution to purchase property at 4703 N. 19th Street in East Tampa for $235,000 plus $15,000 closing costs
• Resolution for legal services agreement with Shepard, Smith, Hand & Brackins, P.A. up to $200,000 for FY2025
• Budget reallocation requests for Central Park and Channel District programs

Council Regular

The Tampa City Council will vote on a consent agenda containing multiple police grants and software agreements, including an $800,000 federal grant for virtual reality de-escalation training. Council will also hear a presentation from Tampa Bay Water on major initiatives and consider several special event permits for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025.

• Resolution accepting $800,000 BJA grant for Tampa Police VR de-escalation training (Items 10-11)
• Sole source agreement with Clearview AI, Inc. for Clearview Search Pro at $27,295 (Item 8)
• Master Services Agreement with Versaterm for Street Smart Software at $147,960.71 (Item 6)
• Grant of $79,154 from End Human Trafficking, Inc. for human trafficking investigation technology (Items 12-13)
• Special event permits for Walk to End Alzheimer's, Tampa Pig Jig, and monthly Water Street Fresh Market (Items 20-27)

Council Regular

The City Council will take a separate vote on a sole source agreement with Clearview AI for facial recognition software for the Tampa Police Department. Also continued from previous meetings are a development agreement for a Pinewood greenway and trailhead, and a license agreement for a nearby parking lot. Mobility staff will provide updates on the Bristol Avenue vaults and South Howard Flood Relief Project.

• Sole source agreement with Clearview AI, Inc. for Clearview Search Pro at $27,295 for Tampa Police Department
• Pinewood Development Agreement for greenway and trailhead south of Pinewood St and north of West Marcum St, west of Dale Mabry Hwy
• License and Hold Harmless Agreement with Pinewood BF, LLC for parking lot at 3812 Pinewood St
• Motion requiring written report on using Bristol Avenue for vaults to bypass neighborhood for flooding
• In-person update on the South Howard Flood Relief Project by Mobility Director

Council Regular

The City Council is reviewing several grant acceptances for police and fire services and renewing grounds maintenance contracts for the Parks and Recreation Department. The body will also consider resolutions to place liens on properties for city-funded mowing and debris removal.

• Acceptance of $950,074 Port Security Grant for Tampa Fire Rescue
• Acceptance of $750,000 Public Safety Technology Grant for Tampa Police Department
• Renewal of $366,338 grounds maintenance contract with Greenturf Services, Inc. for I-4 and Downtown Interchange
• Renewal of $182,475 grounds maintenance contract with T.C.C. Enterprise Inc. for I-275 and Links 3
• Approval of $500,000 agreement with Restore America’s Estuaries for Purity Springs Restoration

Council Regular

The City Council is reviewing two Housing Program Funds Agreements to provide loans for affordable rental housing construction. Both items were moved from the consent agenda to staff reports to be received and filed.

• Loan of $5,000,000 to Blue Tampa 2, LLC for affordable rental housing construction
• Loan of $5,000,000 to ALGO-FL, LLC for affordable rental housing at 103 W. Henry Avenue and 5802 and 5804 N. Florida Avenue

Council Evening

The City Council Evening meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024, is cancelled. The agenda includes several public hearings on zoning and property matters that have been rescheduled to November 14, 2024.

• Cancelled meeting for October 10, 2024
• Public hearing on alley vacating at 2713 Bayshore Boulevard
• Public hearing on rezoning 319 Bayshore Boulevard from PD to PD
• Public hearing on rezoning Columbus Drive properties from RM-24 & CI to PD
• Public hearing on rezoning 2539 W. Cherry Street from RM-16 to PD

CRA Regular

The Community Redevelopment Agency regular meeting was cancelled. The agenda notes that items from this meeting will be rescheduled to a future date.

Council Regular

The Tampa City Council will consider approving software license extensions for the police department and a budget transfer for the Kid Mason Community Center renovation. The meeting also includes several public safety agreements and the assessment of costs for mowing neglected properties.

• Police software license extension for $21,840
• Budget transfer of $80,000 to Kid Mason Community Center
• Contract change order for Kid Mason Community Center renovation
• Mutual aid agreements with Orlando Police and Orange County Sheriff
• Assessment of costs for mowing neglected properties

Council Evening

The scheduled meeting for the Tampa City Council was cancelled. All listed public hearings regarding brownfield designations and special use permits for alcohol venues have been rescheduled to future dates.

• Brownfield rehabilitation hearings for 2302 East Hillsborough Avenue, East Ybor Area, and 810 Channelside Drive rescheduled
• Special Use 2 hearing for 3906 S. MacDill Ave. rescheduled to November 21, 2024
• Special Use 2 hearing for 4703 N. Nebraska Avenue rescheduled to November 21, 2024
• Special Use 2 hearing for 3636 Henderson Blvd. rescheduled to November 21, 2024
• Special Use 2 hearings for 2234 E. 7th Avenue and 2506 S. MacDill Avenue rescheduled to November 21, 2024

Council Workshop

The September 26 City Council workshop was cancelled. All agenda items, including contracts for Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, discussions on seller enforcement, planned developments, parking plans for major projects, design exception processes, and land development amendments, will be rescheduled to dates to be determined.

• File No. CM24-8546 – contracts for Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park (postponed)
• File No. CM24-6825 – discussion on seller enforcement with Board of Realtors (postponed)
• File No. CM24-7050 – discussion on Planned Developments (postponed)
• File No. CM23-84886 – contract/parking plans for major construction projects (postponed)
• File No. CM24-3587 – design exception process after rezoning approvals (postponed)

Council Regular

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding public safety equipment, grant funding for electric police vehicles, and facility maintenance. The body is also reviewing contracts for the Tampa Convention Center and various property lien assessments.

• Grant of $963,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice for an Electric Vehicle Public Safety Fleet
• Agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. for a Chilled Water Air Handler Unit at the Tampa Convention Center for $766,946.82
• Purchase of a Mortuary Tent for Tampa General Hospital from DLX Enterprises, LLC for $135,593.83
• Expansion Market Feasibility Study for the Tampa Convention Center not to exceed $171,545
• Lien assessments for city-funded mowing and demolition at 6228 S Kelly Rd, 4502 S Shamrock Rd, 2710 W Cypress St, 2002 E Genesee St, and 3501 N 29th St

Council Evening

The City Council is holding a special call public hearing to discuss and adopt the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The body will consider a specific millage rate for taxable property and a multi-year capital improvement program.

• Proposed Ad Valorem Tax rate of 6.2076 mills for fiscal year 2025
• Adoption of the City of Tampa budget for October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025
• Adoption of the Capital Improvement Budget and Program for FY2025 through FY2029
• Presentation of data on positions vacant for 6 months or more, including Police and Fire Rescue

Council Evening

The Tampa City Council will hold public hearings on a map amendment to the Future Land Use Element that would rezone multiple parcels on North Florida Avenue, East Amelia Avenue, and East Columbus Drive to Urban Mixed Use and Community Mixed Use designations. Additional hearings will address a request to vacate an alley north of E. Amelia Ave and several rezoning applications for residential and planned‑development sites across the city. Some items, such as the alley vacate request and one rezoning application, may be continued to a later date.

• File No. TA/CPA24-02: Map amendment for parcels at 2301‑2315 N. Florida Ave, 204‑206 E. Amelia Ave, and 205‑209 E. Columbus Dr, changing from CC-35/R-35 to UMU-60/CMU-35.
• File No. VAC-24-09: Request to vacate the alley north of E. Amelia Ave, south of E. Columbus Dr, east of N. Florida Ave, and west of N. Morgan St (hearing to be continued).
• File No. REZ-24-18: Rezone 2109 W. Spruce St. from RS-50 (single‑family) to RM-18 (multi‑family).
• File No. REZ-24-20: Rezone 2511 N. Howard Ave from RO (residential office) to PD (planned development, all commercial neighborhood uses).
• File No. REZ-24-58: Rezone 405 N. Armenia Ave and 2322 W. Grace St. from RM-16 & PD to PD (residential single‑family attached).

The Tampa City Council held public hearings and approved first readings for eight rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments, including a mixed-use land use change on North Florida Avenue and several residential rezonings. All items will proceed to second reading and adoption on October 3, 2024. One rezoning (206 Chippewa Ave) passed 4-2, and one hearing was removed due to mis-noticing.

• Approved first reading of land use change at 2301-2315 N Florida Ave to UMU-60/CMU-35 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 2109 W Spruce St from RS-50 to RM-18 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 2511 N Howard Ave from RO to PD (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 405 N Armenia Ave to PD single-family attached (5-0, Miranda abstained)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 2409 W Fig St from RM-16 to RM-18 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 709 W Park Ave from RS-60 to RS-50 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 206 Chippewa Ave from RS-60 to RS-50 (4-2, Viera and Hurtak no)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 4001 W Carmen St to PD single-family detached (6-0)

CRA Regular

The Community Redevelopment Agency is meeting to adopt its budget and services agreement for Fiscal Year 2025. The board will also discuss marketing strategies, staff job descriptions, and specific project updates for East Tampa and Ybor.

• Adoption of the 2025 Fiscal Year budget (File No. CRA24-8550)
• Approval of the FY2025 Services Agreement between the CRA and the City of Tampa (File No. CRA24-8548)
• Wall mural design approval for Cornerstone Family Ministries at 1802 N. Albany Ave (File No. CRA24-8428)
• Grant waiver approval for 2001 North Howard Avenue (File No. CRA24-8431)
• Update on the Army-Navy site from the Interim Planning Director (File No. CRA24-8208)

The Tampa CRA Board unanimously adopted resolutions approving the FY2025 Services Agreement with the City of Tampa and the FY2025 CRA budget, along with the annual meeting schedule. The board also approved a mural design for Cornerstone Family Ministries and decided not to outsource marketing/branding work via RFP. Several items were continued to future meetings, including land acquisition and grant waivers.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-16 approving FY2025 Services Agreement with City of Tampa (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-17 adopting FY2025 CRA budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-18 approving FY2025 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Cornerstone Family Ministries Wall Mural Design at 1802 N. Albany Ave (unanimous)
• Approved job description changes for CRA Director position (unanimous)
• Decided not to outsource marketing/branding via RFP (unanimous)
• Continued land acquisition at 4703 N 19th St to October 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Continued West Tampa grant waiver at 2001 N Howard Ave to November 14, 2024 (unanimous)

Council Regular

The City Council is reviewing a consent agenda featuring multiple public safety grants, infrastructure contracts, and special event permits. The body will also consider appointments to the Barrio Latino Commission and the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.

• Estimated $2,500,000 for water meters from Core and Main LP, Consolidated Pipe & Supply Company, Inc., and Empire Pipe & Supply Company, Inc.
• Payment not to exceed $1,490,163 to Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office for school crossing guards
• $1,712,253 contract with Phinazee Construction & Consulting Services, Inc. for Herman Massey Park Rehabilitation
• $749,000 contract with Precision Paving of Tampa, Inc. for asphalt restoration
• Special event permits for Greater Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, and Red Bull Flugtag

The Tampa City Council approved a resolution authorizing up to $290 million in Water and Wastewater Systems Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, to finance capital improvements to the city's utility systems. The council also adopted a substitute ordinance amending alternative parking requirements (6-1), approved four rezoning requests, and continued two University of Tampa lease agreements to January 30, 2025. Additionally, the council set its own salary at $75,190 effective October 1, 2024, with a 4-2 vote.

• Approved $290M water/wastewater revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-89 amending alternative parking requirements (6-1)
• Approved rezoning at 3614 Temple St to RM-18 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 5825 S 5th St to RS-50 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 2201 N Glenwood Dr to RS-50 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 701-801 E Wilma St to RM-18 (7-0)
• Continued University of Tampa lease agreements (Sykes College of Business, Plant Park) to Jan 30, 2025 (5-1)
• Set Council salary at $75,190 effective Oct 1, 2024 (4-2)

Council Evening

The Tampa City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025 budget, including a reading of the first hearing statement on the millage rate. A HART representative will present a brief overview of Councilmember Hurtak's fare‑free pilot program for Route 1. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the FY 2025 Capital Improvement Budget.

• File No. CM24-8410 – HART representative gives a 5‑minute presentation on a fare‑free pilot for Route 1
• File No. B2025-2 – First public hearing on the FY 2025 City budget and proposed millage rate (ordinance reading)
• File No. B2025-2 – Public hearing on the FY 2025 Capital Improvement Budget

The Tampa City Council held a budget special call workshop and first public hearing for the FY2025 budget, tentatively adopting a millage rate of 6.2076 mills (7-0). They also approved the FY2025 budget ordinance on first reading. Council made several budget reallocations, including moving $1.5M from EV charging stations to a HART fare-free Route 1 pilot (4-3), reallocating $5M from Smart City Parking to street resurfacing, and moving $500k to Art Space for affordable housing (4-2).

• Tentatively adopted FY2025 millage rate of 6.2076 mills (7-0)
• Approved FY2025 budget ordinance on first reading (7-0)
• Reallocated $1.5M from EV charging to HART fare-free Route 1 pilot (4-3)
• Reallocated $5M from Smart City Parking to Street Resurfacing (unanimous)
• Moved $500k to Art Space for affordable housing (4-2, Carlson abstaining)
• Requested financial resolution for Social Action and Arts Fund changes (unanimous)
• Scheduled workshop on Social Action and Arts Funding for Jan 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Requested SAAF economic development subset category (unanimous)

Council Evening

The Tampa City Council will consider first readings for four ordinances amending the comprehensive plan to change land use designations, including residential to industrial and commercial to open space. Two public hearings on special use permits are scheduled, though one has been continued.

• Amend comprehensive plan for 8901 N. 13th St. from R-10 to Light Industrial
• Amend comprehensive plan for 2101 W. Main St. from CC-35 to Recreational/Open Space
• Public hearing on Special Use 2 for 3901 N. Ola Ave. (continued)
• Public hearing on Special Use 2 for 3906 S. MacDill Ave. (continued)
• Public hearing on 4703 N. Nebraska Ave. (mis-noticed; will not be heard)

Council Workshop

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the regulation of alcohol license concentrations and potential changes to city election timing. Members will also review draft ordinances regarding contractor bidding and spending limits for consultants.

• Discussion on regulating or preventing the concentration of alcohol licenses
• Report on moving City of Tampa elections to even years
• Proposed ordinance requiring three bids for items exceeding $5,000,000
• Draft ordinance requiring disclosure of other contractor prices for piggy backing contracts
• Draft ordinance requiring Council approval for consultant work orders over $100,000 per year

Council Regular

The Tampa City Council will consider a series of resolutions and contracts, including a $2,639,124 agreement with the Hillsborough County School Board for a 2024‑2025 School Resource Officer program. Other items include amendments to a police department contract, grant fund allocations for identity‑theft and crime‑reduction projects, and purchases for fire rescue equipment. The council will vote on each resolution and authorize the mayor to execute the agreements.

• Resolution amending the agreement with J. Kokolakis Contracting, Inc. for the TPD Howard Avenue Annex building (Item 3).
• Resolution renewing the award with Keystone Turbine Services for engine support for Rolls Royce helicopters, estimated $537,000 (Item 5).
• Resolution approving a $2,639,124 agreement with the Hillsborough County School Board for a 2024‑2025 School Resource Officer program (Item 12).
• Resolution approving a purchase agreement for a Stryker Power Pro XT ambulance cot and stair chair, estimated $192,502.50 (Item 13).
• Resolution allocating $55,475 from the General Fund for police department capital expenses such as breaching tools, K‑9 replacements and ATV equipment (Item 14).

Council Special

The Tampa City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget and receive reports from the Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue as part of the Public Safety Master Plan. The meeting will also include a detailed presentation on the Tampa Police Department Annex/Impound project at 5005 N. Howard Avenue and 5112 N. Albany Avenue.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget discussion
• Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue reports on Public Safety Master Plan budget proposals
• Tampa Police Department Annex/Impound project timeline and financial commitments for 5005 N. Howard Avenue and 5112 N. Albany Avenue

Council Evening

The Tampa City Council will meet to consider first readings of ordinances and public hearings on several zoning and land-use changes. The agenda includes multiple rezoning requests for residential and mixed-use properties, as well as a text amendment to the City’s zoning code. Some items have been continued or withdrawn, and others were mis-noticed and will not be heard.

• First reading of ordinance E2024-8 CH 27 to amend Chapter 27 (Zoning and Land Development), including alternative parking requirements
• Continued public hearing on map amendment for properties at 2301, 2303, 2307, 2315 N Florida Ave, 204, 206 E Amelia Ave, and 205, 207, 209 E Columbus Dr (from CC-35/R-35 to UMU-60/CMU-35)
• Public hearing on rezoning 3614 Temple St from RM-16 to RM-18 (multi-family residential)
• Public hearing on rezoning 5825 S 5th St from RS-60 to RS-50 (single-family residential)
• Public hearing on rezoning 701, 705, 801 E Wilma St from RS-60 & CN to RM-18 (multi-family residential)

CRA Regular

The Community Redevelopment Agency will review fund reallocations for the Downtown CRA Streetcar Expansion Project. The body will also receive reports on the WWI Memorial Marker restoration and potential support for a sensory room at the Children’s Museum.

• Downtown CRA Program Reallocations for the Streetcar Expansion Project
• Restoration of the WWI Memorial Marker cost estimate and plans
• Support for a sensory room and improvements at the Children’s Museum
• Action plan for affordable housing for Veterans (requested to be continued to December 12, 2024)
• Update on halted Communication and Community Engagement and Operations and Contract Supervisor positions

Council Special

The City Council is holding a special call workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Projects Budget. The body will also review a written report from the Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue regarding the Public Safety Master Plan.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Projects Budget (File No. B2025-2)
• Written report from Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue on the Public Safety Master Plan (File No. E2021-8 CH 11 & 18)

Council Evening

The Tampa City Council will hold public hearings on zoning changes and a development agreement for properties near 3814 N. Central Avenue, 3601 N. Central Avenue, and 501 E. Lake Avenue. Several rezoning requests were withdrawn or mis-noticed, and one special use permit for air-conditioned storage at 610 E. Zack Street will be considered.

• Development agreement for Robles Park properties at 3814 N. Central Ave, 3601 N. Central Ave, and 501 E. Lake Ave (File No. DA24-6490)
• Special use permit for air-conditioned storage at 610 E. Zack St (File No. SU2-24-01)
• Rezoning request for 5607 N. 30th St from RS-50 to RM-18 (File No. REZ-23-98)
• Rezoning request for 6718 N. Rome Ave from RS-50 to PD (File No. REZ-24-12)
• Rezoning request for 2306 N. 43rd St from RM-16 to CI (File No. REZ-24-32)

CRA Regular

The Community Redevelopment Agency will hear staff reports on the Channel District co‑chair activities, the CRA Director’s monthly report and FY25 budget, Ybor CAC arts funding possibilities, bus‑stop feasibility for HART, and a Franklin Street revitalization proposal. It will also vote on two required approvals: the West Tampa CRA CAC appointment and a pre‑development grant waiver for a project at 2409 East Lake Avenue.

• File CRA24-2242 – Channel District Co‑Chair report
• File CRA24-2241 – CRA Director’s monthly report and FY25 budget presentation
• File CRA24-2897 – Ybor CAC presentation on major arts project funding
• File CRA24-7209 – West Tampa CRA CAC appointment approval
• File CRA24-7211 – East Tampa CRA pre‑development grant waiver for 2409 East Lake Avenue

Council Regular

The Tampa City Council will consider a resolution to approve additional expenditures of $225,000 within an existing agreement with AdventHealth Centra Care for annual physical exams for Fire Rescue personnel, bringing the total to $405,000. A separate budget amendment for $50,000 for the Racial Reconciliation Committee facilitator is also on the agenda.

• $225,000 additional expenditures for AdventHealth Centra Care annual physical exams for Fire Rescue (total $405,000)
• $50,000 budget amendment for Racial Reconciliation Committee facilitator (FY24-FY25)

Council Regular

The Tampa City Council will convene to adopt meeting minutes and approve a consent agenda of resolutions. The meeting includes a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget by Mayor Jane Castor and the selection of members for the Community Benefits Agreement Committee.

• Mayor Jane Castor to present Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Approval of purchase of 6 Nissan Armada SUVs for $319,254
• Approval of 2 Freightliner M2 rescue vehicles for $822,482
• Acceptance of a $18,000 horse donation for the Mounted Unit
• Approval of $1.3M for post-disaster redevelopment planning