Taking liberties outlining how what’s going on in DC is beginning to affect the city and me personally. Also I look at at a development agreement around “affordable housing.”

Brief look at last week’s Council activities and a look at this week’s budget discussions during the workshop. Plus a quick look at a couple of evening land use applications.

This week Council will be receiving an update on the Jackson House, approving a contract to purchase land for a Fire Rescue facility as well as approving the Gas Worx CDD/CRA infrastructure improvement plan.

Council votes to approve the design contract for Tampa Fire Rescue station 24 along with closer look at rest of Council agenda.

This week is a bit of an anomaly as Council plays catch up Tuesday morning with a makeup workshop from the hurricanes affecting their schedules. Thursday is a regularly scheduled workshop. Which as a reminder, these are informational. Broader discussions about an issue. An opportunity for Council, staff and the public to address something. And…

Digging into the Tampa City Council agenda for 1-23-25.

CRA Board votes on a $10 million contribution from the West Tampa CRA to the West River Project as well as continue their search for a new Director.

A deep look at the first agenda of 2025 including changes to spending thresholds for Council approval and an audit on stormwater maintenance.