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. A note about document links, Onbase links can change, and you can always refer to the official draft agenda from the clerk in Onbase.
Agenda
Resolution approving, consenting to and confirming the re-appointment by the Mayor of Sul Hemani as a member of the Tampa Housing Authority for a four year term commencing retroactively on March 4, 2025, and ending March 3, 2029; Providing an effective date.
Background
On March 4, 2021, the City Council of the City of Tampa approved Resolution No. 2021-173, approving, consenting to and confirming the appointment by the Mayor of Sul Hemani as a member of the Tampa Housing Authority and the Mayor has re-appointed and hereby submits to City Council for approval, the name of Sul Hemani as a member of the Tampa Housing Authority for a four (4) year term commencing retroactively on March 4, 2025, and ending March 3, 2029.
Resolution setting administrative costs for School Speed Zone Camera violation scheduled hearings at fifty dollars ($50.00) upon the issuance of a Final Administrative Order after a violation is upheld after a scheduled hearing or upon the cancellation of a scheduled hearing due to payment, pursuant to Section 14-56 of the Tampa City Code.
Background
On January 11, 2024, Tampa City Council adopted City of Tampa (“City”) Ordinance No. 2024-3, which added Section 14-56 to the Tampa City Code establishing a school speed zone camera enforcement program as authorized under and in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 2023-174, Laws of Florida. Section 14-56 of the Tampa City Code, among other things, requires that the City provide written notice to persons alleged in violation of school speed zone limits as captured by a camera speed detection system, and allow those persons to request or petition for a hearing to contest the alleged violation before a local hearing officer in accordance with the procedures and requirements contained in Section 316.1896, Florida Statutes. Section 14-56 of the Tampa City Code also requires that the City comply with Section 316.1896, Florida Statutes, in connection with the assessment of fines and costs for violations of school speed zone limits as captured by a camera speed detection system authorized by state law. Section 316.1896, Florida Statutes, allows a person who has petitioned for a hearing on a notice issued for violation of a school speed zone limit as captured by a camera speed detection system to cancel his or her appearance before the local hearing officer by paying the required penalty authorized in that statute and Section 14-56 of the Tampa City Code, plus administrative costs in the amount of $50.00 established in Section 316.0083(5)(c), Florida Statutes, before the start of the hearing.
Pursuant to Section 14-56 of the Tampa City Code and Sections 316.1896 and 316.0083(5)(e), Florida Statutes, Tampa City Council also authorizes and requires the payment of the City’s administrative costs in the amount of $50.00 when an appearance before a local hearing officer results in a school speed zone camera violation issued by the City being upheld by a local hearing officer as more particularly described in this Resolution.
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Resolution approving an Agreement between the City of Tampa and Teledyne Flir Defense, Inc. fka Teledyne Flir for the standardization purchase of an Extended Warranty for Star Safire 380HDc Imagine Flir Defense System in the estimated amount of $85,749 for use by the Tampa Police Department.
Background
The Tampa Police Department has standardized Star Safire 380HDc Imaging FLIR Defense System from Teledyne FLIR Defense, Inc. Standardization to this equipment is needed because these are very complex and complicated systems that contain a daytime camera, a long range spotter scope, a IR camera and two IR laser illuminaters, ensures interoperability because of familiarity among staff, and maintenance efficiency. It is recommended that the City purchase the Extended Warranty for Star Safire 380HDc Imaging FLIR Defense System.
There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under a standardization.
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(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 5) Resolution approving an award letter incorporating Grant Agreement Articles and an Obligating Document pursuant to the fiscal year 2024 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant (No. EMW-2024-FP-00700) in the amount of $229,821.90 between the City of Tampa and the United States Department of Homeland Security; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the city clerk; and providing an effective date.
Background
This grant agreement authorizes payment from the United States Department of Homeland Security, in the amount of $229,821.90 for the purchase of a fire safety trailer that includes a fire safety simulator, kitchen props (over fire, toaster, fire, and pot on stove), children’s bedroom, heated door with smoke, and age-appropriate fire extinguisher simulation. This resolution approves a cost-reimbursement contract and the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $229,821.90 from the United States Department of Homeland Security. Funds will be appropriated for Tampa Fire Rescue within the Fire Grants Fund. The required city match is $11,491.10. The fire safety trailer will be used to lead a Community Risk Reduction Hands-on Student Fire Education Campaign. The objective of the project is to reach 5,000 students with this hands-on program during the grant period (two-year period) and for at least 50% of students to demonstrate increased knowledge.
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(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 4) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $229,821.90 within the Fire Grants Fund for use by Tampa Fire Rescue for the Fiscal Year 2024 Fire Prevention & Safety Grant.
Background
Tampa Fire Rescue received a federal grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security, in the amount of $229,821.90 with a required match of $11,491.10, for the purchase of a fire safety trailer. The fire safety trailer will be used to lead a Community Risk Reduction Hands-on Student Fire Education Campaign. The City match will come from Fleet CIT Program #6.
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Resolution amending Resolution No. 2025-299, passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Tampa on March 27, 2025 to correct an error in the vendor’s name in the title, and in the third and fifth whereas clauses, and in sections 1 and 2 of said resolution by deleting Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and inserting Fisher Scientific Company, LLC.
Background
On March 27, 2025, Council approved an award between the City of Tampa and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. This is a correction to a Scrivener’s Error in the original award. This Scrivener’s Error has been created to change the vendor name from Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. to Fisher Scientific Company, LLC. Except as expressly modified by this City Council resolution, all other terms and conditions of the purchase remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
There was no EBO Participation as the original purchase was made under a piggy-back agreement.
Resolution approving the disposition and donation of one (1) canine (K-9) “Shadd” of the Tampa Police Department K-9 unit to retired MPO Bradley Simmonds; execution of the Hold Harmless Agreement by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk.
Background
The German Shepherd K-9 known as “Shadd” with I.D. # PC 121062 will be removed from the Tampa Police K-9 Unit due to retirement. Chief Lee Bercaw and the officers of the K-9 Unit desire to donate “Shadd” to retired MPO Bradley Simmonds for humane purposes. Such disposition would be in the best interest of all parties involved.
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Resolution of the city of Tampa, Florida, approving a First Amendment to Software License and Maintenance Agreement between the City of Tampa and RecTrac, LLC, d/b/a Vermont Systems, Inc., to include annual Interface Fees for the Processing System used by the Parks and Recreation Department in the estimated amount of $31,050.
Background
Pursuant to Resolution 2009-1208, passed and adopted on December 3, 2009, the City went into agreement for the provision of Parks and Recreation Automated Tracking, Reservation and Payment System. Pursuant to Resolution 2024-1130 passed and adopted on December 19, 2024, the City added an addendum to include hosting through RecTrac, LLC dba Vermont Systems. Parks and Recreation desires to further amend the agreement to include annual interface fees. When the Parks and Recreation move to a Payment Card Industry complaint credit card processor, Card Connect, RecTrac, LLC dba Vermont Systems started charging a maintenance fee to support the interface between Card Connect credit card gateway and the RecTrac application.
Resolution approving the Renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and Nelson’s Tree Farm & Nursery, Inc. with a Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation of 2.7% for the furnishing of Mulch and-or Shell Purchased, Delivered and-or Installed (Sheltered Market Solicitation) in the estimated amount of $359,450 for use by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Background
It is recommended that the City renew its existing award with Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc. for the provision of Mulch And-Or Shell Purchased, Delivered And-Or Installed (Sheltered Market Solicitation) for use by the Parks and Recreation Department for an additional one-year term. The existing award was made January 11, 2024. This award is in its first renewal period.
Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc. provides excellent service, quality of product and performance. The Parks and Recreation Department has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the award for an additional one-year period.
Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc. has agreed to renew Mulch And-Or Shell Purchased, Delivered And-Or Installed (Sheltered Market Solicitation) with a Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation of 2.7%; which is allowed per the bid.
Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that the EBO Sheltered Market Solicitation provision applied in the bid specifications to the eligible U-WMBE & SLBE firms. The awardee, Nelson’s Tree Farm and Nursery, Inc, is a certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 3614 N 26th St, (2) 1305 E Palifox St, (3) 1811 E 21st Ave, and (4) 4805 N 10th St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a lien.
Background
This resolution assesses the costs ($1,618.56) expended by the City for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from such property.
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Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 2111 E 93rd Ave, and (2) 2904 N 17th St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a lien.
Background
This resolution assesses the costs ($844.92) expended by the City for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from such property.
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Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 1017 N Excelda Ave, (2) 2402 W State St, (3) 3506 N 9th St, (4) 3614 E 4th Ave, (5) 2710 W Cypress St, and (6) 2616 W Cypress St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a lien.
Background
This resolution assesses the costs ($2,549.30) expended by the City for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from such property.
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Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 4727 W Wyoming Ave, (2) 2012 E Thrace St, (3) 2224 Chapin St, (4) 3503 W Santiago St, and (5) 2010 Thrace St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a lien.
Background
This resolution assesses the costs ($1,804.06) expended by the City for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from such property.
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CH 28 Special Event Permit: ReliaQuest Bowl Parade- Ybor-7th Ave, 8th Ave, Palm Ave, 15th Ave, 16th Ave, 17th Ave, 18th Ave, 19th Ave, 20th Ave.- December 30, 2025.
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CH 28 Special Event Permit: Water Street Holiday Promenade- Water Street between Channelside Dr. & Cumberland Ave.- December 11, 2025.
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CH 28 Special Event Permit: Hyde Park Fresh Market- S. Dakota Ave, Snow Ave- 1st Sunday of every month 2026.
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CH 28 Special Event Permit: 3rd Thursday- Madison St. between Channelside Dr. & Meridian St.- 3rd Thursday of every month 2026.
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CH 28 Special Event Permit: Water Street Market- Water St. between Channelside Dr. & Cumberland Ave.- 3rd Sunday of every month 2026.
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CH 28 Special Event Permit: Pirate Pup Parade- Water St. between Channelside Dr & Cumberland Ave- January 11, 2026.
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Resolution approving the bid of Nova Data Testing, Inc. for the furnishing of McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Ultrasonic Testing Services in the estimated amount of $1,687,878 over a three-year term for use by the Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management.
Background
- Department or Location of Project: Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management 2. Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 10
- Number and List of bidders: one, Nova Data Testing, Inc.
- Award amount: $1,687,878
- Why the winning bid was selected: The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management recommends awarding this to Nova Data Testing, Inc.
as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for McKay Bay Waste To Energy (WTE) Facility Ultrasonic Testing Services.
It is recommended that the City award McKay Bay Waste To Energy (WTE) Facility Ultrasonic Testing Services to Nova Data Testing, Inc. for use by Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management. The term of the award is for a three-year term with one additional two-year renewal option. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid response from Nova Data Testing, Inc. and comments were supplied via Department
Resolution authorizing Change Order 3 Final to GMP 1 to Contract 15-C-00027 Hanna Avenue Municipal Building Renovations – Design-Build, between the City of Tampa and DPR Construction, A General Partnership providing for a decrease of $112,825.67 and final payment in the amount of $5,000; authorizing execution of said Change Order by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.
Background
- Contract Title: Hanna Avenue Municipal Building Renovations – Design-Build a. Address of Project: 2512 East Hanna Avenue b. Dollar amount: $112,825.67 c. Why the awardee was selected: Selected Pursuant to FS 287.055 CCNA (Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act).
- Contractor/Firm: DPR Construction, A General Partnership 3.Business Case: This project provides for the design and construction of a new 161,000 square foot office building, a new 500-car parking garage, a new 31,000 square foot central Fleet Maintenance facility and new 23,000 square foot Facilities building. Work also includes site improvements including an exterior plaza.
- Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: EBO utilization at project closeout totaled 21.91%, utilization of city-certified firms for subcontracting participation per DMI 30 form (Representing BBE = 21.74% & SLBE = .17%).
- Sustainability and Resiliency: N/A
- Community Engagement: N/A
- Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project.
This Change Order for contract closeout which includes a credit to the City for unused contingency and release of retainage.
b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 510 consecutive calendar days.
• The e-Builder project management software system was utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.
Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET
- R15-C-00027GMP1CO3F-R1.PDF
- 15-C-00027 AMEND NTP-EXECDOCS.PDF
- 15-C-00027 AMEND RESOLUTION 2021-242 COMPLETE.PDF
- 15-C-00027 DB GMP CO1 EXEC.PDF
- 15-C-00027 DB GMP CO1 RESOLUTION 2023-164 COMPLETE.PDF
- 15-C-00027 DB GMP CO2 EXEC.PDF
- 15-C-00027 DB GMP CO2 RESOLUTION 2023-748 COMPLETE.PDF
- 15-C-00027 DB GMP NTP-EXECDOCS.PDF
- 15-C-00027 DB GMP RESOLUTION 2021-898 COMPLETE.PDF
- 15-C-00027 INIT AGMT NTP-EXECDOCS.PDF
- 15-C-00027 INIT AGMT RESOLUTION 2015-722 COMPLETE.PDF
Resolution authorizing Change Order 1 for renewal of Contract 24-C-00022 Asphalt Restoration Contract 2024, between the City of Tampa and Precision Paving of Tampa, Inc. d/b/a Azzarelli Paving Site Development in the amount of $749,000; authorizing execution of said change order by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.
Background
- Contract Title: 24-C-00022; Asphalt Restoration Contract 2024 a. Address of Project: Various locations throughout the City b. Number of bidders/submitters: N/A c.Names of bidders/submitters: Precision Paving of Tampa, Inc. d/b/a Azzarelli Paving Site Development d. Dollar amount: • The Original Contract Amount was $749,000.00 • The Renewal Change Order# 1 is an additional $749,000.00 for 1-year extension of the Contract which will bring the new total for the Contract to $1,498,000.00 e. Why the awardee was selected: N/A.
- Contractor/Firm: Precision Paving of Tampa Inc 3.Business Case: • This project provided all the labor, materials, and equipment to install asphalt pavement at various locations following sewer repairs completed by City of Tampa forces. The Wastewater Department does not have in-house asphalt restoration capabilities and relies on this contract for restoration of asphalt pavement after City forces have completed sewer repairs.
- Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one year renewal contract is in compliance.
- Sustainability and Resiliency: Install asphalt pavement at various locations following sewer repairs completed by City of Tampa forces.
- Community Engagement: The Wastewater Public Relations and CAD Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CAD-CEI) team will assist the Contractor in the communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
- Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Construction-Bid project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.
•This Change Order 1 Renewal provides for the first of two one-year allowable contract renewals. The time for completion is extended, the completion date is established as 12/04/2026.
b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 365 consecutive calendar days.
• A full-time construction inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.
• The e-Builder project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving a map or survey of a segment of North 24th street, as more particularly described herein, for the purpose of filing in the records of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Hillsborough County, Florida, as prima facie evidence of ownership and dedication of that segment of North 24th street as public right-of-way pursuant to section 95.361, Florida statutes; authorizing the execution of a certificate on the map or survey by the Mayor and the City Clerk as required by section 95.361, Florida statutes; providing for the filing of the map or survey with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, Florida.
Background
A portion of North 24th Street lying between East Diana Street and East Sligh Avenue, as more particularly described in physical copy of the map or survey, a digital copy of which is attached hereto for reference, has never been formally dedicated as public right-of-way; and the entity that constructed North 24th Street is unknown; and the City of Tampa (“City”) has continuously and uninterruptedly maintained and/or repaired this segment or portion of North 24th Street for a period of more than seven (7) years; and the City maintains records demonstrating maintenance activities dating back to 2011, including eight work orders for sign repair, traffic signal installation, and erosion maintenance; and section 95.361, Florida Statutes, provides that a road that has been constructed by the Department of Transportation, a county, or a municipality which has been maintained or repaired continuously and uninterruptedly for four (4) years by the county, municipality, or Department of Transportation (jointly or severally) shall be deemed to be dedicated to the public to the extent of the width that has actually been maintained for the prescribed period; and section 95.361, Florida Statutes, provides that a road that has been constructed by a nongovernmental entity which has been regularly maintained or repaired for the immediate past seven (7) years by a county, municipality, or Department of Transportation (jointly or severally) shall be deemed to be dedicated to the public to the extent of the width that has actually been maintained for the prescribed period; and section 95.361, Florida Statutes, also provides that the filing of a map or survey with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in which the road is located with a certificate executed by the Mayor and clerk of the municipality will constitute prima facie evidence that the title to the road has vested in the municipality; and it appears that the segment or portion of North 24th Street shown on the attached map or survey meets the requirements for the City to claim title pursuant to section 95.361, Florida Statutes; and it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City to follow the procedure established in section 95.361, Florida Statutes, and file the attached map or survey in the Public Records of Hillsborough County, Florida.
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Resolution approving the renewal of awards between the City of Tampa and Plum Creek Environmental for Divisions I, II and III and Iron Container, LLC for Division IV, without price escalations, for the purchase of Compactors and Roll-Off Containers in the estimated amount of $2,198,540 for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management.
Background
It is recommended that the City renew its existing award with Plum Creek Environmental (Div.
I, II, III) and Iron Container (Div. IV) for the provision of Compactors and Roll-Off Containers for use by the Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management for an additional one-year term. The existing award was made in February 2023. This award is in its second renewal term.
Plum Creek Environmental (Div. I, II, and III) and Iron Container (Div. IV) provide excellent service, quality of product and performance. The Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the awards for an additional one-year period. Plum Creek Environmental (Div. I, II, and III) and Iron Container (Div. IV) have both agreed to renew the Compactors and Roll-Off Containers contract without a price escalation which is allowed per the bid.
Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one year renewal contract is in compliance.
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Resolution approving contract Change Order 1 adding $135,455.97 to the contract between the City of Tampa and Phinazee Construction & Consulting Services, Inc. for Contract 24-C-00016, Construction of Herman Massey Park Rehabilitation.
Background
- Background: a. Contract Title: Herman Massey Park Rehabilitation b. Address of Project: 1002 North Franklin Street, Tampa, Florida 33602 c. Dollar amount: $135,455.97 d. Why the awardee was selected: Selected Pursuant to FS 287.055 CCNA
- Contractor/Firm: Phinazee Construction and Consulting Services, Inc.
- Business Case: Project provides for the renovation and rehabilitation the existing Herman Massey Park including new paving, surfaces, decking, site furnishings, site amenities, fencing, electrical service, lighting, landscaping, irrigation design, and testing of all systems.
- Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Phinazee Construction and Consulting Services, Inc., the prime contractor, is a city-certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE/BBE) and is committed to utilizing two (2) SLBE city- certified firms for subcontracting to augment TBD% of the change order 1 per Form DMI-20.
- Sustainability and Resiliency: The Contractor shall be required to comply with the requirements of LEED Silver Certification as noted.
- Community Engagement: The Contract Administration Department will assist the Contractor in all communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
- Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is for the Construction Phase of a Design-Bid-Build project.
Change Order 1 provides for additional work within the park and extends the completion date.
A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.
b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • consecutive calendar days.
• The e-Builder project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.
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Resolution to approve a Conflict-of-Interest Waiver between the City of Tampa, Urban Tampa DB Hotel Owner, LLC and Terracon Consultants, Inc.; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement.
Background
The property at 405 E. Kennedy Boulevard is under a Brownfield Site Remediation Agreement between the City of Tampa and Urban Tampa DB Hotel Owner, LLC for environmental cleanup and conditional closure. Terracon Consultants, Inc., currently working for the City, will also contract with the property owner to complete the remaining work. The proposed agreement formalizes the parties’ mutual decision to waive any potential conflict of interest, allowing Terracon Consultants, Inc. to work for both the City and the property owner in completing the environmental remediation and conditional closure at 405 E. Kennedy Boulevard.
Resolution approving the Bids of Riverside Technologies, Inc., Presidio Networked Solutions LLC, and Howard Industries, Inc. for the purchase of Citywide Axis Cameras (Bid Discount) in the total estimated amount of $1,500,000 for use by the Technology & Innovation Department.
Background
- Department or Location of Project: T&I
- Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 84
- Number and List of bidders: Twenty-One; Riverside Technologies, Inc., Presidio Networked Solutions LLC, Howard Industries, Inc., Midwest Alarm Company Inc., FOCUS CAMERA, Tech Advanced Computers Inc, COMMSKI, LLC, Integrated Fire & Security Solutions, Rapid Systems Inc, Miller Electric Company, AKA Comp Solutions, INC., GHA Technologies, Inc, Southern Computer Warehouse, Inc., CDW Government LLC, jc enterprises, Alta Vista Communications, and Pro Audio Video, Inc.
- Award amount: $500,000 per year with a total estimated amount of $1,500,000.
- Why the winning bid was selected: The lowest, responsive, and responsible bidders. The City of Tampa Technology & Innovation Department recommends awarding this to Riverside Technologies, Inc., Presidio Networked Solutions LLC, and Howard Industries, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidders for Citywide Axis Cameras (Bid Discount) It is recommended that the City award Citywide Axis Cameras (Bid Discount) to Riverside Technologies, Inc., Presidio Networked Solutions LLC, and Howard Industries, Inc. for use by the Technology & Innovation Department. The term of the award is for a (3) three-year term with (1) one additional (2) two-year renewal options. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid response from Riverside Technologies, Inc., Presidio Networked Solutions LLC, and Howard Industries, Inc. and comments were supplied via Department
Resolution approving Ordering Document CPQ-3970033-1 for the Renewal of Oracle Fusion Cloud Services under the Public Sector Agreement for Oracle Cloud Services (Agreement No. US-CSA-2635540), as amended, between the City of Tampa and Oracle America, Inc. in the estimated amount of $876,118.83 for use by the Technology and Innovation Department; authorizing the Mayor to execute said ordering document.
Background
It is recommended that the City amend our agreement with Oracle America, Inc. to renew Oracle Fusion Cloud Services, the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for use by the Technology and Innovation Department. The term of the renewal is for an additional one year period per the attached Ordering Documents.
Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one year renewal contract is in compliance.
Christine Glover, Director of Internal Audit, transmitting audit report Human Resources-Employee Overtime, dated September 29, 2025 .
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Resolution approving a Third Amendment to Software as a Service (SAAS) Subscription Agreement between the City of Tampa and Benevate, LLC to provide for a one-year subscription renewal, to change the subscription pricing sturcture, and to provide for not to exceed pricing for future Renewals in the estimated amount of $42,692 for use by the Housing and Community Development Department.
Background
Housing and Community Development initially utilized Neighborly Software to streamline the down payment assistance program. Since then the usage has expanded to other user programs. Based on the positive experience with the software, the Housing and Community Development has expanded its use of the Neighborly Software and it is now being used as the department’s primary grant management tool.
This 3rd amendment provides an Order Form for a one-year renewal year, change the pricing tier to a single Pricing Tier of $1,642.00 per user annually and provide for an escalation in pricing to no more than five percent (5%) per user for each subsequent renewal term.
SLBE participation goals were not prescribed in the solicitation because the scope did not meet required EBO parameters; however it did not preclude participation.
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Contract for Sale and Purchase between the City of Tampa as Seller and RMC Tampa Commons, LLC, as Purchaser, for a small portion of vacated right-of-way property located at 201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, Florida for a purchase price of $52,675.00; Approving issuance of the proposed form Quit Claim Deed; Providing an effective date. Memorandum from Michelle Van Loan, Real Estate Director, transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
Background
The City of Tampa owns vacated right-of-way property in fee at 201 North Dale Mabry Highway. The property has been vacated by City of Tampa Ordinance 2025-24 and recorded in Hillsborough County Official Records. The City determined the vacated right-of-way property described in the Contract for Sale and Purchase is not needed by the City of Tampa.
The City has agreed to sell the property to RMC Tampa Commons, LLC in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract for Sale and Purchase.
(See Item 61) Resolution approving a Second amendment to Lease and Operating Agreement and Consent to Sublease by and between the City of Tampa and the Florida Aquarium, Inc. affecting approximately half of an acre of the parking lot currently serving the Florida Aquarium, Inc. located at 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida; consenting to the sublease of said area by the Florida Aquarium, Inc., to Tampa Bay Wheel, LLC, for the development, operation and use of a first-class observation wheel; amending provisions of the existing Lease Agreement affected by the Sublease; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing for an effective date. Memorandum from Morris Massey, Deputy City Attorney, transmitting the resolution and updated development agreement for said agenda item.
Background
The Florida Aquarium, Inc. would like to sublease approximately half an acre of its leased parking lot property at 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida, to Tampa Bay Wheel, LLC.
The sublease would allow for the development and operation of a 250-foot observation wheel and related ancillary uses. The property is currently leased to The Florida Aquarium by the City of Tampa under a Master Lease agreement dated September 24, 2009, and amended on May 12, 2014.
Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET
- RESO APPROVING 2ND AMEND TO AQUARIUM LEASE (FV 10-17-2025).PDF
- RESO 2014-272 & 1ST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AND OPERATING AGREEMENT FLORIDA AQUARIUM (5-12-2014).PDF
- RESO 2009-880 & EXECUTED AGMT FLORIDA AQUARIUM LEASE AGMT.PDF
- MEMO RE PUBLIC HRING & RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND TAMPA BAY WHEEL.PDF
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or appropriation of $350,000 within the General Fund for use by the Tampa Convention Center for personnel and operating expenses.
Background
The Tampa Convention Center is reallocating $350,000 to provide funding for personnel and operating expenses. Funds are available for this purpose from the Tampa Convention Center’s budgeted capital expenses.
Resolution approving a First Amendment to a Home Investment Partnership Grant Agreement between the City of Tampa and AIDS Service Association of Pinellas, Inc. d/b/a EPIC, a Florida nonprofit corporation; for the provision of tenant based rental assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness under the Home Investment Partnership Grant Program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, to provide for additional funding in an amount not to exceed $500,000 during fiscal year 2026, and a total amount not to exceed $2,300,000.00 over the 3-year agreement term.
Background
Aids Service Association of Pinellas, Inc. D/B/A EPIC has partnered with the City to provide rental assistance services and related supportive services to individuals and families of low- or moderate-income experiencing homelessness within the City of Tampa.
Staff is requesting City Council’s consideration and approval of the attached Amendment and Resolution to allow for the execution of the Amendment that will allow for Aids Service Association of Pinellas, Inc. D/B/A EPIC to provide additional Tenant-Based Rental Assistance. The Housing and Community Development Department will monitor the services to ensure eligible individuals and families are being served.
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Grant of Utility Easement in favor of Tampa Electric Company for the provision of electrical service to City-owned property located at 2700 Maritime Boulevard, Tampa, Florida.
Background
Tampa Electric Company requested an easement from the City for the provision of electrical service located at City-owned property at 2700 Maritime Boulevard.
The City is willing to grant this easement. It is in the best interest of the City to approve the Grant of Utility Easement.
Resolution approving the acceptance of a Grant of Sidewalk Easement from Boz V Legacy Tampa Owner, LLC, formerly known as Boz IV Legacy Tampa Owner, LLC, to the City of Tampa for the purpose of installing, constructing, maintaining, operating, repairing and/or replacing sidewalk improvements in the vicinity of 623 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Background
The City of Tampa has requested Boz V Legacy Tampa Owner, LLC f/k/a Boz IV Legacy Tampa Owner, LLC to convey a sidewalk easement in the vicinity of 623 East 7th Avenue.
Grantor has agreed to convey such sidewalk easement by way of Grant of Sidewalk Easement. It is in the City’s best interest to accept the easement.
Resolution approving the acceptance of a Grant of Stormwater Drainage easement from My Hospitality FL, LLC, a Florida limited liability company to the City of Tampa for the installation, construction, repair, operation, maintenance and replacement of drainage facilities at 4706 West Euclid Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Background
The City Mobility (stormwater) Department requested the Real Estate Department obtain a stormwater easement for the property located at 4706 West Euclid Avenue. The owner has agreed to convey a stormwater easement to the City for drainage purposes.
Resolution approving the acceptance of a Grant of Stormwater Drainage easement from My Hospitality FL, LLC, a Florida limited liability company to the City of Tampa for the installation, construction, repair, operation, maintenance and replacement of drainage facilities at 4708 West Euclid Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Background
The City Mobility (stormwater) Department requested the Real Estate Department obtain a stormwater easement for the property located at 4708 West Euclid Avenue. The owner has agreed to convey a stormwater easement to the City for drainage purposes.
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $574,757 within the Central Park, Channel District, Downtown Core, Downtown Non Core, Drew Park, East Tampa, West Tampa, Tampa Heights Riverfront, Ybor I and Ybor II Community Development Agency (CRA) Funds for urban redevelopment expenses.
Background
The FY26 millage assessed by Hillsborough County and the Tampa Port Authority is adopted after the City of Tampa’s FY2026 budget adoption and therefore changes must be made by separate resolution. Hillsborough County reduced their General Revenue millage rate by .1418 mills and the Tampa Port Authority reduced their millage rate by .0033 mills compared to what the City adopted resulting in a total reduction of $574,757 in overall CRA TIF Revenue.
Supporting Documents:
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $4,468,840 for interest and other income within the Central Park, Channel District, Downtown Core, Downtown Non-Core, Drew Park, East Tampa, West Tampa, Tampa Heights Riverfront, Ybor I and Ybor II and Master Infrastructure Project (SPP) Community Development Agency (CRA) Funds.
Background
The CRA Board approved the appropriation of interest and other income earned to the respective CRA Funds to make these funds available for future expenditures. In order to make these funds available in a timely manner, interest will be recorded on a quarterly basis.
Through the third quarter of FY2025 interest income earned was $4,402,784 and other income earned was $66,056 for a total of $4,468,840 to be appropriated in FY2025. Other income consists of sale proceeds of equipment used for the East Tampa CRA Summer Youth Program, reprogrammed to the East Tampa Neighborhood Infrastructure Project.
Pursuant to Section 166.241(8)(a), under certain circumstances a local government within 60 days following the end of the fiscal year may amend a budget for that year.
Supporting Documents:
Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving and authorizing the Zoning Administrator or designee to transmit an ordinance revising Section 27-178 of the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, relating to Ybor City Parking Regulations, to the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission for its review and recommendation consistent with Section 5. (1)(c), Chapter 1997-351, Laws of Florida, as amended.
Background
In accordance with Chapter 1997-351, Laws of Florida, the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission (“Planning Commission”) is charged with reviewing amendments to the land development code and making recommendations as to the consistency of said amendments with the City of Tampa Comprehensive Plan and as a result of the passage of Chapter 2025-190, Laws of Florida, the City is preempted from adopting “more restrictive or burdensome” land development regulations as of August 1, 2024, rendering such regulations null and void ab initio.
On September 5, 2024, the City Council of the City of Tampa (“City Council”) adopted Ordinance 2024-89, which included amendments to Section 27-178 of the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances to require additional safety and security measures in Ybor City parking lots and due to assertions from the community that the revised Ybor City parking regulations are more restrictive or burdensome, at its September 25, 2025, workshop City Council considered revisions to the Ybor Parking regulations that would maintain minimum standards for parking lots in Ybor City which are not more restrictive or burdensome than those that existed on August 1, 2024.
The City Council has reviewed and desires intends to transmit said revisions to Section 27- 178 to the Planning Commission for its review in accordance with Chapter 97-351, Laws of Florida, as amended.
Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and the Tampa Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. (dba Visit Tampa Bay) on behalf of the Tampa Bay Trade & Protocol Office for the performance of certain protocol and diplomatic services by the Tampa Bay Trade & Protocol Office for an amount not to exceed $48,000 during the 2026 fiscal year; Authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; Providing an effective date. Memorandum from Javier Marin, Economic Opportunity Director, transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
Background
A Resolution to approve an agreement between the City of Tampa and the Tampa Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. (dba Visit Tampa Bay) on behalf of the Tampa Bay Trade & Protocol office for the performance of certain protocol and diplomatic services by the Tampa Bay Trade & Protocol Office. The City of Tampa and Tampa Bay Trade & Protocol Office have partnered since 2012 and the City is seeking to continue that partnership. City Council previously approved a Resolution and Agreement for FY2025 in the amount of $48,000 to support The Tampa Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. (dba Visit Tampa Bay) on behalf of the Tampa Bay Trade & Protocol office (Resolution 2024-1156).
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement allowing a proposed sign to be located in the vicinity of 300 N. Tyler Street, to encroach over and above City of Tampa’s Cass Street right-of-way in the area and manner identified herein.
Background
The City of Tampa proposes approval of an encroachment request submitted by 300 West Tyler, LLC (represented by Dawn Parrish) for installation of a sign extending over the Cass Street right-of-way at 300 W. Tyler Street. Approval is conditional upon the Owner’s compliance with all applicable laws, maintenance of insurance, assumption of all liability, and indemnification of the City. The City further reserves the right to require removal of the encroachment at the Owner’s expense if it interferes with public use or utilities.
Resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County for the performance of certain workshops and entrepreneur services by Hillsborough County Entrepreneur Collaborative Center for an amount not to exceed $84,150 during the 2026 fiscal year; Authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; Providing an effective date. Memorandum from Javier Marin, Economic Opportunity Director, transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
Background
A Resolution and Agreement to continue partnership between the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County for the performance of services by Hillsborough County Entrepreneur Collaborative Center. The City of Tampa and Hillsborough County have partnered since 2018 to accomplish economic development goals. The requested funding for FY2026 of $84,150 is the same amount that was previously approved by City Council for FY2025 (Resolution 2024- 1153).
Resolution approving an Agreement between the City of Tampa and Tampa Hillsborough Film and Digital Media Commission, Inc. for the performance of certain television and film industry marketing and promotional services by Tampa Hillsborough Film and Digital Media Commission, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $100,000 during the 2026 fiscal year; Authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; Providing an effective date. Memorandum from Javier Marin, Economic Opportunity Director, transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
Background
A Resolution and Agreement between City of Tampa and Tampa Hillsborough Film and Digital Media Commission, Inc. to continue partnership in the 2026 fiscal year. The City of Tampa has partnered with Tampa Hillsborough Film and Digital Media Commission, Inc.
since 2015 to generate business and opportunity in the area related to digital media production. The attached Resolution and Agreement for $100,000 reflects the same amount that was previously approved by City Council for the 2025 fiscal year (Resolution 2024-1133).
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and American Grinding Company, LLC dba American Sidewalk Management, with a 2.7% Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation for the furnishing of Sidewalk Grinding in the estimated amount of $775,000 for use by the Mobility Department.
Background
It is recommended that the City renew its existing award with American Grinding, LLC dba American Sidewalk Management for the provision of Sidewalk Grinding for the use by the Mobility Department for an additional one-year term. The existing award was made February 16, 2023. This award is in its second renewal term.
American Grinding Company, LLC dba American Sidewalk Management provides satisfactory service, quality of product and performance. The Mobility Department has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the award for an additional one-year period. American Grinding, LLC dba American Sidewalk Management has agreed to renew Sidewalk Grinding with a Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation of 2.7% which is allowed per the bid.
Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one year renewal contract is in compliance.
Resolution approving the Renewal of an Agreement between the City of Tampa and Moreno Industrial Services Inc., with a 2.7% Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation, for the provision of Curb/Sidewalk Maintenance and Restoration (Sheltered Market Solicitation) in the estimated amount of $425,000 for use by the Mobility Department.
Background
It is recommended that the City renews its existing Agreement with Moreno Industrial Services Inc. for the provision of Curb/Sidewalk Maintenance and Restoration (Sheltered Market Solicitation) for the use by the Mobility Department for an additional one-year term.
The existing Agreement was executed September 30, 2021. This Agreement is in its third renewal term which was extended to through November 28, 2025 per the bid document Section 4.13.1 Supplemental Unilateral Renewal Periods made part of the Agreement.
Moreno Industrial Services Inc. provides satisfactory service, quality of product and performance. The Mobility Department has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the award for an additional one-year period. Moreno Industrial Services Inc. has agreed to renew with a Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation of 2.7% which is allowed per the bid document.
Pursuant to the review by Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that the Sheltered Market Solicitation provision would apply in the bid specifications to eligible certified firms.
Moreno Industrial Services Inc. is a City Certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE/HBE) .
Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving a License Agreement and Support within Version Maintenance Agreement between the City of Tampa and Cubic ITS, Inc., for the standardization purchase of Synchro Plus Sim Traffic Software in the estimated amount of $8,197 for use by the Mobility Department; authorizing the Mayor to execute said Agreements.
Background
The City of Tampa Mobility Department has standardized Synchro Plus Sim Traffic Software from Cubic ITS, Inc. Standardization to this services ensures uninterrupted delivery of service, reduction of redundancy, and costly expenditure for implementation of a new service.
It is recommended that the City purchase Synchro Plus Sim Traffic Software.
There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under a standardization.
Resolution approving the renewal of an agreement between the City of Tampa and Kenyon & Partners, LLC, without a price escalation, for the provision of Citywide Facility Maintenance Services (Bid Discount) in the estimated amount of $1,789,940 for use by the Logistics and Asset Management Department/Facility Management Division.
Background
It is recommended that the City renew its existing agreement with Kenyon & Partners, LLC for the provision of Citywide Facility Maintenance Services (Bid Discount) for use by the Logistics and Asset Management Department, Facilities Management division for an additional one- year term. The existing agreement was made August 2021. This agreement is in its third renewal term which was extended to November 2025, per the bid document Section 4.15.1 Supplemental Unilateral Renewal Periods. Kenyon & Partners, LLC converted to a Florida limited liability company, Kenyon & Partners, LLC on or about November 15, 2024.
Kenyon & Partners, LLC provides excellent service, quality of product and performance. The Logistics and Asset Management Department, Facilities Management division has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the city to renew the agreement for an additional one-year period. Kenyon & Partners, LLC has agreed to renew Citywide Facility Maintenance Services (Bid Discount) without a price escalation which is allowed per the bid.
Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one year renewal contract is in compliance.
Supporting Documents:
25-87-C Resolution setting a public hearing on December 18, 2025 at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter, in City Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602, for City Council consideration of a Recommended Order relating to a Petition for Review for FDN 25-87 for the property located at 58 Albermarle Avenue; directing the City Clerk to provide a copy of the recommended order and notice of hearing.
Background
A hearing officer conducted a review hearing on September 5, 2025, pursuant to Code Section 27-61(j)(1)(c), and filed a Recommended Order overturning the decision of the Zoning Administrator and approving the Petition for Review.
Supporting Documents:
CH 27 Resolution setting public hearings on November 20, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. and December 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., so as soon thereafter, in City Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602 on an Ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, relating to Publicly Initiated Text Amendments, making revisions to City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Amending Chapter 27, (Zoning and Land Development); Amending Section 27-43, Definitions; Amending Section 27-118, Approvals by ARC administrator; Amending Section 27-211.1, General administrative procedures; Amending Section 27-211.2.1, General District Development Standards for Seminole Heights – Residential Single-Family detached (SH-RS) district; Amending Section 27-211.2.2, General District Development Standards for Seminole Heights – Residential Single-Family attached (SH-RS-A) district; Amending Section 27-211.2.3, General District Development Standards for Seminole Heights – Residential Multi-Family (SH-RM) district; Amending Section 27-211.2.4, General District Development Standards for Seminole Heights – Residential Office (SH-RO) district; Amending Section 27-211.2.5, General District Development Standards for Seminole Heights – Commercial Neighborhood (SH-CN) district; Amending Section 27-211.6, Development Standards for Commercial, Mixed-Use, or other Non-Residential (SH-CG and SH-CI) development; Amending Section 27-284.3.3, Landscaped area and tree planting requirements; Amending Section 27-290.6, Air conditioning and pool equipment; Providing for severability; Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith.
Background
The City of Tampa is required to hold public hearings on all proposed ordinances pursuant to Chapter 166, Florida Statutes and pursuant to Section 27-149, City of Tampa Code of Ordinances. The City of Tampa proposes to adopt an ordinance requiring such public hearings on November 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. and December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
Supporting Documents:
- JULY 2024 ORDINANCE CLEAN UP.PDF
- PC SUMMARY-SEC 27-118-ARC ADMINISTRATOR-CLEAN UP.PDF
- PC SUMMARY-SEC 27-284.3.3-LANDSCAPE AREA AND TREE PLANTING REQUIREMENTS-CLEAN UP.PDF
- PC SUMMARY-SEC 27-290.6-AIR CONDITIONING AND POOL EQUPMENT-CLEAN UP.PDF
- PC SUMMARY-SEC 43-SEC 27-211-SH BUILD-TO-LINE-CLEAN UP.PDF
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET
- RESO SETTING PH CH 27 CLEAN UP.PDF
CH 27 Resolution setting public hearings on November 20, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. and December 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., so as soon thereafter, in City Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602, on an ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, relating to Publicly Initiated Text Amendments, making revisions to City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Amending Chapter 27, (Zoning and Land Development), Creating Section 27-71, Site development plan for variances; Amending Section 27-284.2.5, Permit for grand tree removal, application, required documentation, standards and criteria for decision, inspections, petition for review; Providing for severability; Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith.
Background
The City of Tampa is required to hold public hearings on all proposed ordinances pursuant to Chapter 166, Florida Statutes and pursuant to Section 27-149, City of Tampa Code of Ordinances. The City of Tampa proposes to adopt an ordinance requiring such public hearings on November 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. and December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
CH 27 Resolution setting public hearings on November 20, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. and December 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., so as soon thereafter, in City Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602, on an Ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, relating to Publicly Initiated Text Amendments, making revisions to City of Tampa Code of Ordinances; Amending Section 27-132, Regulations governing individual special uses; Providing for severability; Repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith.
Background
The City of Tampa is required to hold public hearings on all proposed ordinances pursuant to Chapter 166, Florida Statutes and pursuant to Section 27-149, City of Tampa Code of Ordinances. The City of Tampa proposes to adopt an ordinance requiring such public hearings on November 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. and December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, calling for public hearings on November 13, 2025 at 5:01 p.m., or as soon thereafter, and December 4, 2025 at 10:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter, in City Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602, on the proposed designation of a brownfield area for rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 376, Florida Statues, upon an application from Broadway Holdings ,LLC, for property consisting of two parcels generally located in the vicinity of 1921 North 53rd street and 1810 North 57th Street consisting of approximately 12.33 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida, providing for notice.
Background
Site developers Broadway Holdings LLC and their legal representative Gramling Environmental Law, P.A are in the process of submitting a complete application to the City of Tampa for a brownfield area designation of approximately 12.33 acres in East Tampa. City Staff has reviewed the application and recommends designation of the area identified as Broadway Holdings area as a brownfield. Details of the proposed brownfield area designation are outlined in the attached Staff Report on Broadway Holdings Dated September 2025.
Public Hearings & Ordinances
(UNAN) – An ordinance amending the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, future land use section, to offer an additional bonus for projects located within the Channel District Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) boundaries as of January 1, 2025; providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing for severability; providing an effective date.
Supporting Documents:
- TA CPA25-03 TAMPA 25-01ESR FDOT.PDF
- TA CPA25-03 TAMPA 25-01ESR DEP.PDF
- TA CPA25-03 TAMPA 25-01ESR ACK LETTER.PDF
- TA CPA25-03 FLORIDADOC TRANSMITTAL PACKAGE_TA CPA 25-03.PDF
- TA CPA25-03 CTY. TAMPA 25-01ESR (P) (1).PDF
- TA CPA 25-03 TCC TRANSMITTAL LETTER_09252025.PDF
- TCC TRANSMITTAL LETTER_09252025.PDF
- CPA25-03 ORDINANCE.PDF
- CPA25-03 PC BRIEFING 1.PDF
- CPA25-03 PC RESOLUTION 1.PDF
- CPA25-03 PC STAFF REPORT 1.PDF
- 1-WRITTEN COMMENT TA CPA 25-03.PDF
- ITEM #2 TG DOCUMENTS.PDF
(UNAN) – An ordinance amending the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, future land use element, future land use map, for the property located at 1300 East Harbor Street and Channelside Drive, assigning public/semi-public (P/SP) future land use designation; providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing for severability; providing an effective date.
(UNAN) – An ordinance amending the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, future land use element, future land use map, for the property located at 2306 North Boulevard, from Residential-10 (R-10) to Residential-20 (R-20); providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing for severability; providing an effective date.
(UNAN) – An ordinance amending the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, future land use element, future land use map, for the property located at 3618 West Euclid Avenue, from Residential-20 (R-20) to Community Mixed Use-35 (CMU-35); providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing for severability; providing an effective date.
(Miranda No) – An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit (SU-2) for alcoholic beverage sales – small venue (consumption on premises only) and making lawful the sale of beer and wine at or from that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 1616 East 7th Avenue, Unit 1624, (second floor only) Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section 2; providing that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are repealed; providing an effective date.
(UNAN) – An ordinance approving a Special Use Permit (SU-2) for alcoholic beverage sales – small venue (consumption on premises and package sales/off-premises consumption) and making lawful the sale of beer and wine at or from that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 4121 Henderson Boulevard, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section 2; providing that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are repealed.
(See Item 32) Second public hearing relating to a proposed development agreement between the City of Tampa and Tampa Bay Wheel, LLC, relating to a portion of the property located at 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida. Memorandum from Morris Massey, Deputy City Attorney, transmitting the resolution and updated development agreement for said agenda item.
Supporting Documents:
- MEMO RE WALK-ON REQUEST FOR A RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGMT – SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 – REGULAR CITY COUNCIL.PDF
- NOTICING FOR TAMPA WOW.PDF
- RESOLUTION NO. 2025-852.PDF
- TEAR SHEET 10-15.PDF
- 60075.PDF
- MEMO RE PUBLIC HRING & RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND TAMPA BAY WHEEL.PDF
Closed session to be held at 11:00 a.m., in the 8th Floor Conference Room of Old City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602, in order to discuss settlement negotiations in the case of Hopps v. City of Tampa et al, with the following persons in attendance at the closed session: members of City Council, City Council attorney Martin Shelby, City Attorney Andrea Zelman, Assistant City Attorney David Harvey, and certified court-reporter Cheryl Westfall.
Supporting Documents:
(Will not be heard; Mis-noticed) Review hearing on petition for review filed by William S. Heller, aggrieved person, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the Zoning Administrator, DE1-25-127, pertaining to the property located at 2805 Old Bayshore Way. m.
Supporting Documents:
CH 2 – An Ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, amending City of Tampa Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article VIII, The City of Tampa Ethics Code: Section 2-502, definitions; by defining “administrative action,” “collegial body,” “commodity,” “issue of appropriation,” “issue of policy,” and “issue of procurement”; by redefining “lobbying,” “lobbying principal,” and “lobbyist”; section 2-511, mandatory disclosure by officials and employees of non-city employment or private business entity; by adjusting the disclosure form frequency requirement; Section 2-546, Restriction on appointment, employment, promotion or advancement of relatives; by exempting volunteer emergency services from relative-related restrictions; Section 2-580, lobbying; by updating registration form requirements; by adjusting expenditure report deadlines; Section 2-581, Post-Employment Restrictions; representation of others before the City; by expanding elected officers’ post-employment restrictions; Section 2-624, Ethics Education and Training Program; by modernizing the employee training program; by including elected officials’ state training requirements; Section 2-626, additional penalties; by establishing a costs and attorney fees recovery process for certain alleged code violators; by correcting the definition of a “specified offense”; by adding an enforcement mechanism; Section 2-658, procedure on complaints of violations; by requiring complaints to be based upon personal knowledge, not hearsay; by prohibiting the city from initiating a complaint; Section 2-662, investigatory powers; by amending the title to read “exploratory powers.”; by removing mentions of “investigation”; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith.
Background
It is necessary to make certain changes to The City of Tampa Ethics Code to provide consistency with Article II, Section 8, of the Florida Constitution; to provide consistency with Section 112.3142 of the Florida Statutes; to provide consistency with Section 112.326 of the Florida Statutes; and to align The City of Tampa Ethics Code with the City of Tampa’s current practices.
Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET
- ORDINANCE – ETHICS CODE REVISIONS – FINAL.PDF
- ETHICS ORDINANCE – BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE FORM.PDF
- MEMORANDUM RE ORDINANCE ETHICS CODE REVISIONS FOR OCTOBER 23, 2025 COUNCIL SESSION.PDF
- 4622 MAYOR CASTOR LETTER TO THE ETHICS COMMISSION APRIL 6.PDF.PDF.PDF
- 42522 LTR FROM CAROLYN BRICKLEMYER_RE ETHICS CODE.PDF.PDF.PDF
- 102022 FINAL ETHICS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION LETTER-SIGNED.PDF.PDF
Administration Update.
(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 67) (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution approving a Design-Build Services Agreement with a Guaranteed Maximum Price for Contract 23-C-00021-GMP01 South Howard Flood Relief Project Design-Build between the City of Tampa and Kimmins Contracting Corp., in the amount of $4,132,878.38; authorizing the Mayor to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.E., Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure, transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
Background
- Contract Title: 23-C-00021 South Howard Flood Relief Project a. Address of Project: Parkland Estates, New Suburb Beautiful, Historic Hyde Park and Bayshore Gardens b. Number of bidders/submitters: N/A c. Names of bidders/submitters: N/A d. Dollar amount: $4,132,878.38 e. Why the awardee was selected: Selected pursuant to FS 287.055 CCNA (Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act).
- Contractor/Firm: Kimmins Contracting Corp.
- Business Case: Project provides for the design and construction of approximately 7,000 linear feet of stormwater conveyance, 11,800 linear feet of various sized water mains to be replaced/upgraded along South Howard Avenue within the watershed to alleviate flooding.
- Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: The EBO subcontract goal for GMP-01 has been calculated and subsequently confirmed by the Goal Set Review Committee at a 24% SLBE goal. The Design/Build contractor has acknowledged the narrowly tailored EBO subcontract goal.
- Sustainability and Resiliency: Project will include the development of practical green- solutions to improve stormwater quality and provide sustainable concepts that can be incorporated into the project both as part of the proposed stormwater infrastructure, within the project area that align with the goals of the CITY’s “Green Tampa” Initiatives and the individual focus areas that are part of that program. This shall include Best Management Practices (BMP) and two alternate options for green infrastructure to be used, where appropriate, throughout the project. Wetland and surface water seasonal highwater levels will be identified along the project corridors.
- Community Engagement: Project will include an Initiation/Listening phase that will occur when the project is presented to the Stakeholders. Stakeholder interactions will present the project context with goals and benefits and provide opportunities to listen to and document stakeholder input regarding their ideas, concerns, and priorities. This phase will also provide stakeholders with direct responses and contribute to the development of an FAQ document, with the assistance of other project team members, addressing the more common questions and/or concerns.
- Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.
Project scope generally includes data collection, public outreach, engineering design, permitting assistance, and negotiation of a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for construction of a new major stormwater trunk line that runs the length of the project corridor. The project includes full replacement of the improvements within the rights-of-way of S. Howard Avenue and replacement of impacted surface improvements in all the other rights-of-way along the main corridor.
This Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP 1) provides for early work efforts to include, but not limited to: maintenance of traffic (MOT), site preparation, installation of water mains, and roadway reconstruction.
b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 150 consecutive calendar days.
• The e-Builder project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.
Supporting Documents:
(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 66) (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $3,178,263 for the South Howard Flood Relief & Streetscape Project for use by Mobility Department within the Water Renewal and Replacement Fund; providing an effective date.E., Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure, transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
Background
This project provides for the design and construction of approximately 7,000 linear feet of stormwater conveyance, 11,800 linear feet of various sized water mains to be replaced/upgraded, and 3,200 linear feet of gravity sewer to be relocated along South Howard Avenue within the watershed to alleviate flooding. The total agreement is for $4,132,878.38 of which $3,178,263 is for Water related work.
This resolution reallocates $3,178,263 from the Water Distribution Program Project to the South Howard Flood Relief & Streetscape Project for use by the Mobility Department within the Water Renewal and Replacement Fund.
Staff Report for Annual Presentation on Red Light Camera Program from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 per Florida State Statute section 316.0083(4) that must include a written summary read aloud at a City Council meeting under Staff Reports. Memorandum from Chief Lee Bercaw, Tampa Police Department, transmitting the written summary to be read aloud.
City Staff, including Brenda McKenzie, Workforce Partnerships and Special Projects Director, to return with an update on the formal creation of the Office of Returning Citizens. (Update motion initiated by Viera-Maniscalco on August 7, 2025) Memorandum from Brenda McKenzie, Director of Workforce Partnerships & Special Projects, transmitting a written response for said agenda item.
Mobility Department to provide a 5-minute quarterly update as to what roads are being repaired, what roads are planned to be repaired, and an update on the status of the road repair budget. , Interim Director of Mobility Department, transmitting a written quarterly update on said agenda item.
Supporting Documents:
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 020625 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-3585.PDF
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 040325 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-3585.PDF
- STORMWATER MAINTENANCE REPORT – BHIDE ITEM 38.PDF
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 071725 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-3585.PDF
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 102325 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-3585.PDF
Mobility Staff to present a quarterly report on the progress of the extension of the streetcar to Palm Avenue. The report is to include the progress on construction, contract, land acquisition, taxation district and the financing Memorandum from Brandon Campbell, Interim Director of Mobility Department, transmitting a written update on said agenda item.
Supporting Documents:
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 092123 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. C23-83076.PDF
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 042524 WORKSHOP COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM23-83076.PDF
- 20240424 MEMO CONTINUE STREETCAR EXPANSION DISCUSSION.PDF
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 071725 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM23-83076.PDF
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 102325 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM23-83076.PDF
Mobility Department to provide a monthly in-person report on maintenance work performed on the stormwater system including pump stations, ditches, pipes, inlets, and ponds, as well as a report on the total vendor 3rd party costs. , Interim Director of Mobility Department, notifying City Council that Staff will be present to provide a verbal report.
Supporting Documents:
- MEMO.BHIDE – 030625 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM25-12001.PDF
- DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED BY BRYAN RODGER, MOBILITY OPERATIONS MANAGER.DOCX
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 040325 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM25-12001.PDF
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 052225 WORKSHOP COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM25-12001.PDF
- DOCUMENT SUBMITTED BY VIK BHIDE.PDF
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 062625 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM25-12001.PDF
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 073125 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM25-12001.PDF
- HURTAK MEMO 082525.PDF
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 091825 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM25-12001.PDF
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 102325 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM25-12001.PDF
Staff to present a 5-minute in-person report on an overview of the soon-to-be completed Lower Peninsular Watershed Plan Project; further, that the overview should include the following: 1) The project approval timeline from 2019-2024; 2) Detail of the cost components for Design Services including amendments, GMP agreement, and any change orders with Kimmins; 3) Detail of additional work effort that consumed any of the $400k City controlled and $3M Kimmins controlled contingency funds; 4) Detail of any non-Kimmins costs; 5) Description of deliverables associated with the construction (ex. linear feet of box culvert, 9-acre pond, storm drainage, roads resurfaced, park amenities, etc.): 6) Key implementation dates and reasons for variances from original vendor deadlines; 7) Financial comparison of budget to actual for project #1000750; 8) Options for use of unused Capital funds, if any; 9) Soft and Hard benefits the City can expect from this investment; and 10) Any other pertinent details staff believes would be helpful. (Motion to schedule to August 7, 2025 initiated by Hurtak-Miranda on June 26, 2025), Interim Director of Mobility Department, transmitting a PowerPoint presentation, and notifying Council that staff will be present for a verbal report.
Abbye Feeley, Administrator of Development and Economic Opportunity, to report on the $2 million dollars in hurricane recovery assistance, including procedure.
Supporting Documents:
CH 1 Discussion regarding the goals and objectives/scope for the Charter Review Commission to consider, including information provided from the Legal Department and the Administration. Memorandum from Andrea Zelman, City Attorney, transmitting a written response for said agenda item.
Staff to present monthly reports, quarterly in-person, otherwise written reports on an update on the status of Station 24 to include reports from Fire Chief Barbara Tripp, Director of Contract Administration Richard Mutterback, and the Project Manager. In addition, this would include updates on the date for a groundbreaking. Memorandum from Chief Barbara Tripp, Tampa Fire Rescue, transmitting a written response for said agenda item.
Supporting Documents:
- MEMO.TRIPP – 051525 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF
- MEMO.TRIPP – 062625 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF
- DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED BY VIERA ITEM 97 06262025.PDF
- MEMO.TRIPP – 071725 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF
- MEMO.TRIPP – 082825 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF
- MEMO.TRIPP – 091825 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF
- CM VIERA MEMO STATION 24 9-17-25.PDF
- TAMPA FIRE STATION 24 OPM COUNCIL UPDATE 18SEP25_FINAL.PDF
- COUNCIL MEMO – 032725 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF
- MEMO.TRIPP – 041725 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF
- MEMO.TRIPP – 102325 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF
Staff to provide a recurring quarterly written report about planned, started and completed sidewalk construction during that quarter, and the total cost of those projects. , Interim Director of Mobility Department, transmitting a written report for said agenda item.
Supporting Documents:
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 100324 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-7650.PDF
- FY25_FY26 PLANNED IN-HOUSE RESURFACING WORK MAPS.PDF
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 010925 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-7650.PDF
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 040325 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-7650.PDF
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 071725 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-7650.PDF
- MEMO.DUNCAN – 102325 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-7650.PDF
Administration to provide a written staff report on how the administration plans to provide barricades for parades and if stormwater staff will be used for such. Memorandum from Chief Lee Bercaw, Tampa Police Department, and Jean Duncan, Administrator of Infrastructure and Mobility, transmitting a written response for said agenda item.
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Parks and Recreation staff to provide a written report on the date of RFQ for the K Bar Ranch design, and when it will be publicly posted for bid, as well as to provide an update on the status of community meetings. Memorandum from Brad Suder, Superintendent of Planning, Design & Natural Resources, transmitting a written response for said agenda item.
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