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12/04/25 – Multi-modal Impact Fee Finally Gets a Vote Along With $90+Million in Funding Requests
Additionally council to discuss TPD relying on stormwater staff for concrete barriers for special events and the effect on budget and readiness.
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12/11/25 – CRA & Evening Land Use
This is a reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda. It removes legalese…
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Despite racial profiling concerns, Tampa City Council advances ordinance banning bike stunts on Riverwalk
The ordinance must pass a second reading during a December meeting.
Last Week
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Council Preview 11/20/25
The council will vote on 68 items, plus finalized details on the proposed increase to the multi-modal impact fee and a $7.5 million settlement for a wrongful conviction. Council will also vote on a $7 million contract for armed security, the establishment of the Charter Review Commission and a Facilities Master Plan agreement.
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12/04/25 – Regular Meeting
This is a reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda. It removes legalese from the description, parses the Background details from the Summary Sheet when available and provides links to supporting documents. Also included is a zoning map with current applications.

Tampa Land Use Map
Have you ever wanted to check the current zoning for a property but also its future land use designation? Now you can with our interactive map.
Keeping Up
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Area Median Income (AMI) and Affordable Housing
Quick explainer on how AMI—Area Median Income—works with affordable housing including chart for current HUD and state income limits.
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South Howard Flood Relief Project – GMP 1
The South Howard Flood Relief Project returns for a vote before Tampa City Council on 10/23/25. Requested is max price of $4.1 million to start…
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District 5 Special Election
City of Tampa City Council district map with list of qualified candidates including links to their campaign site. Background section includes info on past District…
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Tampa City Council Agenda — as a Document
A deeper dive into the agenda as a document and outlining how I have reimagined it.
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Solving For the Wrong Number – Future Land Use Plan Update
The planning commission says we need to accommodate another 74,000 people. The current plan already does that. What are we solving for?
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Reimbursement Resolutions, Bonding and the Budget
While a reimbursement resolution is just a procedural step, it’s a reality check for the Council that voted to approve that much bonding.
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UNITE: Ashley Drive project
A reference post with the history of the project and how it’s worked it’s way through Council.

