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Agenda 9/18/25

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Tampa City Council agendas for week of September 18, 2025 including morning regular meeting and evening special call land use hearing.

Michael Bishop

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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.

Tuesday Budget Adoption

City Clerk’s Draft Agenda in Onbase

Thursday Regular Meeting Agenda

City Clerk’s Draft Agenda in Onbase

  1. File No. CM25-17223

    Council to recognize the City of Tampa Purchasing Department for winning the 2025 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute, which is their 19th consecutive year winning this award.

  2. File No. B2020-10

    (10-minute update) FDOT, Florida Department of Transportation to update City Council on projects within the City of Tampa. – – Memorandum from Brandon Campbell, Interim Director of Mobility Department, notifying City Council that Florida Department of Transportation will be giving a verbal update on said agenda item.

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  3. File No. BA25-17034

    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.

    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.

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  4. File No. BA25-17035

    Resolution approving, consenting to and confirming the appointment by the Mayor of Thomas Murphy as a member of the Tampa Housing Authority commencing on September 18, 2025, and ending May 15, 2028.

    Background

    On May 16, 2024, the City Council of the City of Tampa approved Resolution No. 2024-421, approving, consenting to and confirming the appointment by the Mayor of Harry S. Hedges as a member of the Tampa Housing Authority for a four (4) year term commencing on September 18, 2025, and ending September 17, 2029. Mr. Hedges resigned prior to the expiration of the term.

    The Mayor has appointed and hereby submits to City Council for approval, the name of Thomas Murphy to complete the unexpired term of Harry S. Hedges as a member of the Tampa Housing Authority commencing on September 18, 2025, and ending May 15, 2028.

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  5. File No. PS25-16951

    Resolution approving and authorizing payment of the annual fee for School Crossing Guards not to exceed $1,695,877 under an existing agreement between the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County and Chad Chronister, Sheriff, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, for the provision of school crossing guards through the annual fee schedule adjustment letter presenting Exhibits A and B for the City of Tampa August 2025-July 2026 School Year.

    Background

    A resolution for City of Tampa and Hillsborough Co Sheriff’s Office annual fee adjustment for payment of $1,695,877 for school crossing guards for City of Tampa elementary and middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year to ensure student safety. The City of Tampa, Florida, by authority contained in Resolution No. 2023-775, passed and adopted by City Council on August 24, 2023, entered into an Agreement with Hillsborough County and the Sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida, for the provision of school crossing guards by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in the City of Tampa. The Agreement allows for a fee schedule and adjustment of the fee schedule at the end of each school year term prior to the successive school term. The Sheriff of Hillsborough County, Florida has provided a new Exhibit A reflecting current crossing guard locations. Exhibit B reflects the estimated costs for all city crossing guards provided under the Agreement for the school term 2025-2026. The Sheriff has also submitted a fee schedule and adjusted the cost of school crossing guards as set forth in attached Exhibit B. It’s in the best interest of the city of Tampa to continue to provide school crossing guards through this agreement.

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  6. File No. PS25-16990

    Resolution approving additional expenditures within an existing award between the City of Tampa and Lenco Industries, Inc., through the 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative (“UASI”) Grant administered by the Tampa Police Department for the entire Tampa Bay area, for the furnishing of (1) armored vehicle for Pinellas Park Police Department in the estimated amount of $365,178 for a cumulative total of $735,597.

    Background

    The City of Tampa awarded a contract to Lenco Industries, Inc. for the furnishing of (1) Armored Vehicle for the Clearwater Police Department, through the 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative (“UASI”) Grant administered by the Tampa Police Department for the entire Tampa Bay area. The Pinellas Park Police Department wishes to utilize funding from the 2024 UASI grant to piggyback off the current contract in place with Lenco Industries, Inc. to secure an armored vehicle for their department. The additional funding for another armored vehicle will amount to $365,178

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  7. File No. PS25-17019

    Resolution approving the purchase under Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. FSA-HCSO-AVP1.0 of Eight (8) Chevrolet Blazer Pursuit Rated Electric Vehicles – Patrol from Stingray Chevrolet, LLC in the total amount of $385,466.88 for use by the Tampa Police Department.

    Background

    It is recommended that the City purchase under Hillsborough County Sheriff Office Contract No. FSA-HCSO-AVP1.0 with Stingray Chevrolet, LLC. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) to make the awarded contract prices and terms available through FSA’s Cooperative Purchase Program (CPP). This cooperative contract was competitively sourced with thirteen (13) bids received by the lead purchasing agency. In comparing prices with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. FSA- HSCO-AVP1.0 to the open market, the unit cost is $55,747 for a total cost of $445,976. The City will save $7,563.64 per unit and a total cost of $60,509.12 by purchasing from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. FSA-HCSO-AVP21.0.

    There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. FSA-HCSO-AVP21.0.

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  8. File No. PS25-17020

    Resolution approving the purchase under Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. FSA-HCSO-AVP1.0 of Six (6) Chevrolet Blazer Pursuit Rated Electric Vehicles – Detective from Stingray Chevrolet, LLC in the total amount of $280,493.10 for use by the Tampa Police Department.

    Background

    It is recommended that the City purchase under Hillsborough County Sheriff Office Contract No. FSA-HCSO-AVP1.0 with Stingray Chevrolet, LLC. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) to make the awarded contract prices and terms available through FSA’s Cooperative Purchase Program (CPP). This cooperative contract was competitively sourced with thirteen (13) bids received by the lead purchasing agency. In comparing prices with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. FSA- HSCO-AVP1.0 to the open market, the unit cost is $54,300 for a total cost of $325,800. The City will save $7,551.15 per unit and a total cost of $45,306.90 by purchasing from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. FSA-HSC-AVP21.0.

    There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. FSA-HCSO-AVP21.0.

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  9. File No. PS25-17021

    Resolution approving the annual Interlocal Agreement between Hillsborough County (County) and the City of Tampa (City) for the Distribution of FY26 Public Safety Emergency Communications Systems Fee Revenues within Public Safety Answering Points in the amount of &826,966 for the period starting October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

    Background

    The County’s Enhanced 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone Service fee set by State of Florida is to be collected and used for purposes as described in Florida Statute 365.172(10). The City Council of the City of Tampa passed and adopted Resolution No. 2024-713 on August 22, 2024 for the FY 25 Distribution of Public Safety Emergency Communications Systems Fee Revenues from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. The Board of County Commissioners approves budgeted appropriations of Enhanced 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone Service fee funds for the City to be used for salaries of 9-1-1 call takers, education and training of 9-1-1 call takers, operating supplies related to 9-1-1 call taking, and other authorized expenses as described in Florida Statute 365.172(10) for FY 2026. The County agrees to provide the City funding in the amount of $826,966 ($677,141 Police; $149,825 Fire) for operating costs for the period starting October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

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  10. File No. PS25-17441

    Resolution approving a Public Emergency Medical Transportation Letter of Agreement between the City of Tampa and State Of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration to authorize payment of Intergovernmental Transfers to the State in the amount of One Million Nine Hundred Ninety-two Thousand and One Hundred Eighty-nine 61/100 dollars ($1,992,189.61) and receive an estimated Four Million Six Hundred Fifty-six Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty-Four 70/100 Dollars ($4,656,824.70) for Emergency Medical Transportation.

    Background

    As set forth in the attached Public Emergency Medical Transportation Letter of Agreement (herein “Letter of Agreement”} between the City of Tampa and the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration, the parties have authorized a supplemental payment program for Medicaid managed care patients who are transported to the hospital by public emergency medical transportation providers. The State of Florida Legislature has authorized a continuation of the supplemental payment program to include Medicaid Managed Care transports for the purpose of leveraging intergovernmental funds with a 57 percent (57%) federal share and 43 percent (43%) City share that Medicaid Managed Care providers will later reimburse. By participating in the supplemental payment program for Medicaid managed care patients as outlined in the Letter of Agreement, City of Tampa Fire Rescue can substantially increase its Medicaid managed care patient transport revenue with the City contributing $1,992,189.61 as its share of the State’s total federal match requirement and receive approximately $4,656,824.70 of Managed Care Option (MCO) patient transport revenue for an overall net revenue increase to the City of approximately $2,664,635.09.

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  11. File No. NCA25-16984

    Resolution approving a Community Air Monitoring Site and Air Quality Monitoring Equipment Installation Agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida, and the Hillsborough Transportation Planning Organization at no cost to the City for installation of air quality monitors at City selected parks.

    Background

    It is in the public interest of the City of Tampa (City), to allow installation of air quality monitors in selected City parks for the purpose of collecting and reporting air quality data to the Hillsborough County Transportation Organization (TPO), agency partners, our community, and the public. The TPO desires to install air quality monitors in certain City parks at no cost to the City. The monitors will be located at Perry Harvey Park, 900 East Scott St., Tampa, FL 33602; Robles Park, 3305 N. Avon Ave., Tampa, FL 33603; Sulphur Springs Park, 701 E.

    Bird St., Tampa, FL 33604; Rowlett Park 2401 E Yukon St., Tampa, FL 33604; and Jim Walters Park, 1508 N Clark Ave., Tampa, FL 33607. Installation of these air quality monitors will benefit the Tampa community by providing addition health information related to the quality of the air in the City. City Council does hereby affirm that it would be beneficial to the residents of the City to enter into the Agreement.

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  12. File No. NCA25-16991

    Resolution approving an Agreement between the City of Tampa and PADL LLC for the furnishing of self-service paddle board/kayak rental services for the Parks and Recreation Department for use by the Parks and Recreation Department; authorizing the Mayor to execute the Agreement.

    Background
    1. Department or Location of Project: Parks and Recreation
    2. Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded the proposal: 13
    3. Number and List of proposers: Three, HiWater, WakeRack, and PADL LLC
    4. Agreement amount: $0
    5. Why the winning proposal was selected: The evaluation committee selected the Proposer whose proposal meets the needs of the City to the best degree.

    It is recommended that the City award Self-Service Paddle Board/Kayak Rental Services to PADL, LLC for use by the Parks and Recreation Department. The term of the agreement is for a (3) three-year term with (2) two additional (1) one-year renewal option. The Department has reviewed and approved the proposal response from PADL, LLC and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter.

    The City will receive a 20% share of the revenue generated.

    This award was made through the Request for Proposal. Goals were not prescribed in this work order; however, it did not preclude participation

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  13. File No. E2025-8

    CH 28 Special Event Permit: Pig Jig- Laurel Street (between Doyle and Boulevard) and Green Street- Saturday, October 18, 2025.

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  14. File No. E2025-8

    CH 28 Davis Islands Holiday Market- E. Davis Blvd. between Barbados Ave. and Biscayne Ave.- November 29, 2025.

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  15. File No. E2025-8

    CH 28 Special Event Permit: Santa Fest and Holiday Parade- Ashley Dr., Madison St., Polk St., & Pierce St.- Saturday, December 6, 2025.

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  16. File No. E2025-8

    CH 28 Special Event Permit: Santa Fest and Holiday Parade- Ashley Dr., Madison St., Polk St., & Pierce St.- Saturday, December 6, 2025.

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  17. File No. E2025-8

    CH 28 Special Event Permit: Ybor City Cigar Festival- 18th St., 19th St. & 9th Ave in Ybor- December 7, 2025.

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  18. File No. E2025-8

    CH 28 Special Event Permit: Tampa’s Riverfront Holiday Festival- Laurel Street (between Doyle and Boulevard) and Green St.- Saturday, December 20, 2025.

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  19. File No. INF25-17011

    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 $950,000 within the General Fund for use by the Technology & Innovation Department for the reclassification of Customer Relationship and Hyland Management Information software under GASB statement No. 96 guidelines.

    Background

    This resolution reallocates $950,000 within the General Fund for use by the T&I department for GASB Statement No. 96 guidelines for Customer Relationship and Hyland Management Information Software.

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  20. File No. INF25-17038

    Resolution approving a joint funding agreement for water resource investigations between the U.S Department of Interior U.S. Geological Survey and the City of Tampa, in connection with a water data collection program; authorizing payment of ninety thousand and eight hundred dollars to the U.S Department of Interior U.S. Geological Survey; authorizing the mayor to execute said joint funding agreement.

    Background

    The City of Tampa (“City”) has participated in joint funding of water data collection in the Tampa area with the U.S. Department of Interior U.S. Geological Survey (“USGS”) for over twenty-five (25) years; and participation in this program has been of great benefit and value to the City by providing a cost efficient means for the City to obtain data that it must report to the State of Florida in order to maintain permit compliance; and the data collection and analysis costs will be shared between the USGS and the City, with the City paying NINETY THOUSAND AND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($90,800) and the USGS contributing TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($25,300) to implement the water data collection during the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; and it is in the best interest of the City to enter into the Joint Funding Agreement For Water Resource Investigations with the USGS.

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  21. File No. INF25-17228

    Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving an Agreement for McKay Bay Waste to Energy Facility Conveyor Belt Maintenance between the City of Tampa and Motion Industries Inc. dba MI Conveyance Solutions under Sourcewell Contract #091422-MII for the furnishing of McKay Bay Waste to Energy (WTE) Facility Belt Conveyor Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services in the estimated amount of $188,245 for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management.

    Background

    It is recommended that the City contract with Motion Industries, Inc. based on their Sourcewell award of RFP# 091422-MII for Facility MRO, Industrial, and Building-Related Supplies and Equipment. Motion Industries acquired Epperson and Company which had been conducting the conveyor belt maintenance at the WTE Facility when it was operated by Wheelabrator for the City of Tampa. In 2022 (Reso 2022-867), the City awarded a conveyor belt service contract to Conveyor Consulting and Rubber Corporation who was the sole, responsive, responsible bidder. The Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management decided to not renew the contract with the vendor due to poor maintenance and unreliable scheduling.

    There was no EBO participation as this purchase is being made under Sourcewell Contract #091422-MII.

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  22. File No. INF25-17229

    Resolution approving the bid of Moreno Industrial Services Inc. for the furnishing of Sedimentation Tank Maintenance Services (SMS) in the estimated amount of $300,000 for use by the Wastewater Department.

    Background
    1. Department or Location of Project: Wastewater Department
    2. Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 3
    3. Number and List of bidders: One(1), Moreno Industrial Services Inc.
    4. Award amount: $300,000
    5. Why the winning bid was selected: The City of Tampa Wastewater Department recommends awarding this to Moreno Industrial Services, Inc as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Sedimentation Tank Maintenance Services (SMS).

    It is recommended that the City award Sedimentation Tank Maintenance Services (SMS) Moreno Industrial Services Inc. for use by Wastewater Department. The term of the award is for a (1) One year term with (4) four additional (1) one-year renewal options. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid response from Moreno Industrial Services Inc. and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter.

    Pursuant to the review by Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that the EBO Sheltered Market Solicitation provision would apply in the bid specifications to eligible WMBE and SLBE firms.; Moreno Industrial Services Inc. is a City Certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).

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  23. File No. INF25-17239

    Resolution authorizing an Assistance Amendment to the Grant Agreement 02D19022 between the City of Tampa and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the Gulf of Mexico Program.

    Background

    Pursuant to Resolution 2022-198, the City of Tampa accepted grant funds by entering into Grant Agreement 02D19022 with the United States Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $500,000 for the Gulf of Mexico Program. Pursuant to Resolution 2025-275, the City of Tampa authorized an Assistance Amendment to extend the period of performance in the Grant Agreement to December 31, 2025.

    The parties desire to modify said Grant Agreement by entering into a second Assistance Amendment which extends the period of performance in the Grant Agreement to December 31, 2026. This is a no cost extension. The amount of the original award remains the same.

    The grant funds will continue to be used for services related to enhancing water quality and preventing trash from entering waterways.

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  24. File No. INF25-17241

    Resolution authorizing Change Order 1 Final to Contract 21-C-00027 Virginia Pump Station Rehabilitation, between the City of Tamp and C & T Contracting Services, LLC, a decrease of $95,050.40 and final payment in the amount of $16,500.

    Background
    1. Contract Title: 21-C-00027 Virginia Pump Station Rehabilitation a. Address of Project: 1115 W. Virginia Ave. Tampa, FL 33603 b. Number of bidders/submitters: N/A c. Names of bidders/submitters: C&T Contracting Services, LLC d.Dollar amount: • The Original Contract Amount was $1,136,160.00 • Change Order# 1 final provides for a final payment closeout and credit to the City for the unused contingency in amount of $95,050.40 so the Revised Contract Amount is $1,041,109.60 e. Why the awardee was selected: N/A
    2. Contractor/Firm: C&T Contracting Services, LLC 3.Business Case: • This project provided for the construction of a new submersible pump station including, but not limited to, two (2) 3hp NP3085 Flygt submersible pumps with mixed flush valves and bases, bypass pumping, riser pipes, discharge piping and valves, partial reconstruction of wet well, electrical upgrades, installation of new discharge force main, removal of existing pavement, ditch and curbs, regrading of existing roadway, installation of brick pavement, installation of storm pipes, inlets, storm structures, outfall structure, rip rap, removal and installation of new water main and services at the Virginia Ave. Pump Station.
    3. Sustainability and Resiliency: The project will serve to replace the existing severely deteriorated riser pipes, pumps, pump bases, piping, valves and associated appurtenances and upgrade associated electrical components at Virginia Pump Station. The new design incorporates necessary improvements to comply with newly adopted flood elevations. This project will resolve flooding issues and provide improved access to pump station during storm events by re-grading the roadway and installing stormwater drainage improvements.
    4. Community Engagement: N/A
    5. Project: a. Contract delivery method: N/A b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget): N/A

    • This Change Order# 1 Final provides for the closeout of the project and credit to the City for unused contingency. The time for completion is extended with the completion date established as 06/27/2025.

    4.Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: EBO utilization at project closeout totaled 19.25%, utilization of city-certified firms for subcontracting participation per DMI 30 form (Representing BBE = 4.45%, SLBE = 13.5% & HBE = 1.3%).

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  25. File No. INF25-17263

    Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving a third amendment to cooperative funding agreement (type 3) between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and City of Tampa for Lower Peninsula Stormwater Improvements (Q190); authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement; and providing an effective date.

    Background

    Pursuant to the authority contained in Resolution No. 2020-854, passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Tampa on December 3, 2020, the City of Tampa (“City”) and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (“SWFWMD”) entered into a Cooperative Funding Agreement (Type 3) Between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and City of Tampa For Lower Peninsula Stormwater Improvements (Q190) (“Agreement”) for the 30% design package of regional stormwater improvements on the Lower Peninsula of the City, consisting of two stormwater conveyance lines south to the MacDill 48 property, which serve as flood storage, and a single conveyance line east to an outfall in Tampa Bay (“Project”). Pursuant to the authority contained in Resolution No. 2020-854, passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Tampa on December 3, 2020, the City of Tampa (“City”) and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (“SWFWMD”) entered into a Cooperative Funding Agreement (Type 3) Between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and City of Tampa For Lower Peninsula Stormwater Improvements (Q190) (“Agreement”) for the 30% design package of regional stormwater improvements on the Lower Peninsula of the City, consisting of two stormwater conveyance lines south to the MacDill 48 property, which serve as flood storage, and a single conveyance line east to an outfall in Tampa Bay (“Project”). Pursuant to the authority contained in Resolution No. 2023- 64, passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Tampa on January 19, 2023, the City and SWFWMD entered into a Second Amendment to Agreement Between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and City of Tampa for Lower Peninsula Stormwater Improvements (Q190) to update the scope of work, increase project funding, extend the contract period, and incorporate additional terms relevant to the construction phase. The City and SWFWMD wish to amend the Agreement to update the contract language applicable to SWFWMD’s cooperatively funded projects. The City has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City to enter into this Third Amendment to Agreement Between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and City of Tampa for Lower Peninsula Stormwater Improvements (Q190).

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  26. File No. F25-16457

    Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida approving the Clover Service Addendum to the Merchant General Banking Services Agreement between the City of Tampa and Bank of America, N.A. for use by the Revenue and Finance Department; authorizing the Mayor to execute said addendum.

    Background

    The City of Tampa desire to enter into this Clover Service Addendum with Bank of America, N.A. to supplement the existing City of Tampa Merchant General Banking Service Agreement (MSA) which was approved by City Council pursuant to Resolution 25-161 on February 20, 2025, for merchant services to the City and its Agencies. This Clover Service Addendum shall become effective on the day Bank begins providing the Clover Service to Client and shall end when terminated as set forth herein. This Clover Service Addendum may also be terminated at any time by either party upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to the other party.

    There was no EBO Participation as this purchase was made under a piggy-back agreement.

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  27. File No. F25-17032

    Resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Medicare Advantage Group Agreement between the City of Tampa and Humana Insurance Company for the provision of a Medicare Advantage Local PPO Plan benefits package with Medicare prescription drug benefit and a Medicare National ESA plan PPO benefits package with Humana Medicare prescription program plan for Medicare eligible retirees and their eligible dependents of the City of Tampa; authorizing the Mayor to execute said Amendment No. 2 to the Medicare advantage group Agreement.

    Background

    It is recommended that the City approve Amendment No. 2 to the Medicare Advantage Group Agreement between the City of Tampa and Humana Insurance Company for the Provision of a Medicare Advantage Local PPO Plan Benefits Package with Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit and a Medicare National ESA Plan PPO Benefits Package with Humana Medicare Prescription Program Plan for Medicare Eligible Retirees and their Eligible Dependents of the City Of Tampa.

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  28. File No. F25-17265

    Resolution approving the Assignment of Legal Services Agreements with the City of Tampa as amended by Gardner, Bist, Bowden, Dee, Lavia, Wright, Perry & Harper, P.A. to Gardner Bist King & Wood, LLP in the environmental law and miscellaneous litigation practice areas as a result of a merger of the firms; authorizing the Mayor to execute a consent to said assignment; providing an effective date of September 1, 2025, nunc pro tunc.

    Background

    On May 19, 2022: Tampa City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022‑400, establishing Original Agreements between the City and the law firm Gardner, Bist, Bowden, Dee, LaVia, Wright, Perry & Harper, P.A. (“Gardner Bist”). These agreements authorize the firm to provide outside legal services—primarily for environmental law matters affecting the Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management.

    On June 5, 2025: City Council passed Resolution No. 2025‑490, which amended those Original Agreements, extended the termination date to September 30, 2029, and raised the maximum annual fee cap from $100,000 to $200,000, per fiscal year, except for bond/disclosure counsel or matters already in active litigation Gardner Bist has merged with Gardner Bist King & Wood, LLP (“GBKW, LLP”), effective September 1, 2025. Consequently, Gardner Bist has requested that the City consent to the assignment of the now-amended Agreements to GBKW, LLP, as a result of the merger.

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  29. File No. B2025-6

    Christine Glover, Director of Internal Audit, transmitting audit report Tampa Police Department – Informant Funds, dated August 22, 2025 .

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  30. File No. DEO25-17012

    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 $500,000 for the 7th Avenue Bricking Project within the Ybor I CRA fund.

    Background

    On August 21, 2025, the CRA Board approved a program change to realign $500,000 within the Ybor I CRA reducing District Improvements and increasing the 7th Avenue Bricking project within the Ybor I CRA.

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  31. File No. DEO25-17248

    Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Private Dock Agreement between the City of Tampa and Jason L. Richards for the construction and operation of certain dock structures and facilities over or on a portion of submerged sovereign lands owned and held by the City in the vicinity of 5802 N. River Shore Drive, Tampa, Florida.

    Background

    Jason L. Richards is the owner of upland property located at 5802 N. River Shore Drive and enjoys certain riparian rights to the waters of the Hillsborough River. The City of Tampa owns certain submerged sovereign lands below the waters of the Hillsborough River that abut the upland property.

    The owner and City of Tampa entered into a License and Hold Harmless Agreement dated September 29, 2014, for the construction and operation of dock facilities pursuant to EPC permit # 56867. The agreement expired September 28, 2024. Since the dock facilities are located over or on a portion of submerged sovereign lands owned by the City, the parties desire to enter into a Private Dock Agreement regarding the owners’ right to erect, use, and maintain the existing dock facilities.

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  32. File No. DEO25-17249

    Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Private Dock Agreement between the City of Tampa and Olive E. Johnson and Gary J. Johnson for the construction and operation of certain dock structures and facilities over or on a portion of submerged sovereign lands owned and held by the City in the vicinity of 1208 W. Charter Street, Tampa, Florida.

    Background

    Olive E. Johnson and Gary J. Johnson are the owners of upland property located at 1208 W.

    Charter Street and enjoy certain riparian rights to the waters of the Hillsborough River. The City of Tampa owns certain submerged sovereign lands below the waters of the Hillsborough River that abut the upland property.

    The owners and City of Tampa entered into a License and Hold Harmless Agreement dated September 29, 2014, for the construction and operation of dock facilities pursuant to EPC permit # 56667. The agreement expired September 28, 2024. Since the dock facilities are located over or on a portion of submerged sovereign lands owned by the City, the parties desire to enter into a Private Dock Agreement regarding the owners’ right to erect, use, and maintain the existing dock facilities.

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  33. File No. DEO25-17250

    Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Private Dock Agreement between the City of Tampa and Jason W. Wilson for the construction and operation of certain dock structures and facilities over or on a portion of submerged sovereign lands owned and held by the City in the vicinity of 317 W. Hanlon Street, Tampa, Florida.

    Background

    Jason W. Wilson is the owner of upland property located at 317 W. Hanlon Street and enjoys certain riparian rights to the waters of the Hillsborough River. The City of Tampa owns certain submerged sovereign lands below the waters of the Hillsborough River that abut the upland property.

    The owner and City of Tampa entered into a License and Hold Harmless Agreement dated August 28, 2015, for the construction and operation of dock facilities pursuant to EPC permit # 58667. The agreement expired August 27, 2025. Since the dock facilities are located over or on a portion of submerged sovereign lands owned by the City, the parties desire to enter into a Private Dock Agreement regarding the owners’ right to erect, use, and maintain the existing dock facilities.

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  34. File No. DEO25-17251

    Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Third Amendment to Water Tank License Agreement between the City of Tampa and Alltel Corporation, a Delaware corporation, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, for the modification of telecommunications equipment on City property located at 3602 W. San Miguel Street N., Tampa Florida.

    Background

    The City of Tampa and Alltel Corporation d/b/a Verizon Wireless (Licensee) entered into that certain Water Tank License Agreement dated August 17, 1994, as amended (License), for the installation and operation of telecommunications equipment on City-owned property located at 3602 W. San Miguel Street N. Current rent is approximately $41,669/year. If all remaining options to extend are exercised, the License will expire in 2034.

    Currently, the Licensee desires to modify its equipment within its licensed premises pursuant to the terms of the Third Amendment to Water Tank License Agreement. The proposed modifications are deemed minimal in nature; therefore, the rental amount will not be increased. The Amendment does include a provision for the payment of a processing fee by the Licensee for all future applications for modifications. The City’s Water and Technology and Innovation Departments have reviewed and approved this request.

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  35. File No. DEO25-17252

    Resolution approving the acceptance of a Grant of Utility Easement from University of South Florida Research Foundation, Incorporated, to the City of Tampa for the installation of public utility facilities at 11501 North 30th Street, Tampa, Florida.

    Background

    City of Tampa requested University of South Florida Research Foundation, Incorporated to convey a Grant of Utility Easement located at 11501 North 30th Street. Grantor agreed to convey this easement.

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  36. File No. DEO25-17253

    Resolution approving the acceptance of a Special Warranty Deed and a Quit Claim Deed from Dynamic- Tampa, LLC to the City of Tampa in satisfaction of certain requirements of the Development Agreement, dated March 20, 2020, and recorded as Instrument No. 2020129788 in the Public Records of Hillsborough County, for right- of-way purposes, providing an effective date.

    Background
    1. Dynamic was required to deed certain properties to the City for right-of-way purposes.

    The City of Tampa and Dynamic-Tampa, LLC, entered into a Development Agreement in

    The City of Tampa agrees to accept deeds from Dynamic Tampa, LLC, for right-of-way purposes, fulfilling Sections 2 (B) & (D) of the referenced Development Agreement.

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  37. File No. DEO25-17254

    Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Maintenance, Use, Assumption of Risk And Hold Harmless Agreement between the City of Tampa and Dynamic-Tampa DE, LLC for the installation and maintenance of certain public realm improvements and features on that certain public right-of-way in the vicinity of 1105 N. Tampa Street in Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described herein.

    Background

    Dynamic-Tampa DE, LLC, developed a property at 1105 N. Tampa Street and obtained permits to install improvements in the adjacent public right-of-way. In exchange, the developer agrees to maintain these improvements.

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  38. File No. DEO25-17255

    Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement allowing existing canopies and decorative features of a building located at 1105 N. Tampa Street in Tampa, to encroach over and above what will be a portion of City of Tampa’s Harrison Street right-of-way, in the area and manner identified herein.

    Background

    Dynamic Tampa DE, LLC, the owner of 1105 N. Tampa Street, requests permission for existing canopies and decorative features to extend over the adjacent City-owned Harrison Street right-of-way. The City departments have reviewed and conditionally approved the request.

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  39. File No. DEO25-17256

    Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of an Aerial Easement Agreement between the City of Tampa, as grantor, and Dynamic Tampa DE, LLC, as grantee, to allow existing features and components of a building located at 1105 N. Tampa Street to encroach over City-owned property.

    Background

    Dynamic Tampa DE, LLC owns a property at 1105 N. Tampa Street. Parts of the building extend over City-owned property. The owner has requested, and the City has agreed to grant an aerial easement allowing the existing overhang.

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  40. File No. DEO25-17258

    Resolution of the City of Tampa approving a CDBG Funds Agreement for economic development services between the City of Tampa and University of South Florida Board of Trustees for the provision of services under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant program within the CDBG national objectives in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.

    Background

    The City of Tampa and University of South Florida Board of Trustees will use CDBG Funds to provide one-on-one technical assistance to eligible owners of microenterprises and persons developing microenterprises who are low- to moderate- income and living within the City of Tampa.

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  41. File No. DEO25-17259

    Resolution of the City of Tampa approving a CDBG Funds Agreement for special economic development services between the University of South Florida Board of Trustees for the provision of services under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant program within the CDBG national objectives in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00.

    Background

    The University of South Florida Board of Trustees will use CDBG funds to provide one-on-one technical assistance to owners of eligible small businesses. These businesses must meet the Low- Moderate- Income Area Benefit criteria, consist of 6-99 employees (including the owner), and provide necessary goods or services that are available to all residents located in an area that is primarily residential and at least 51% LMI within the City of Tampa.

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  42. File No. DEO25-17262

    Resolution approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Tampa and East Tampa Business and Community Development Alliance, INC.; providing for the conveyance of a City Infill lot located at 4207 N. 30th street, Tampa, Florida, and the development, construction, and sale/ rental of such property for use as an affordable single-family attached or single-family detached residential dwelling unit(s) by an income-qualified buyer or renter as part of the City’s Infill III Program; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest said agreement and exhibits thereto.

    Background

    The City issued a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) for its “Infill III Program” requesting responses from qualified developers to provide for the construction of affordable single-family attached or single-family detached residential dwelling units on City owned infill lots for use by income-qualified buyers or renters in accordance with the LHAP. East Tampa Business and Community Development Alliance, Inc. (the “Developer”) was selected to construct single- family attached or single-family detached residential dwelling unit(s) on the City owned infill lot located at 4207 N. 30th Street, Tampa, Florida (the “Property”) and to sell or rent the Property to income-eligible individuals and/or families, whose annual gross income is at or below 140% of the Area Median Income (“Qualified Buyers or Renters”) in connection with the City’s Infill III Program. A Declaration of Affordable Housing Restrictive Covenants will be recorded against the Property, restricting the Property to use for affordable housing for Qualified Buyers or Renters for a period of thirty (30) years.

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  43. File No. DEO25-17264

    Resolution approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Tampa and Genesis Capital Group, LLC; providing for the conveyance of a City infill lot located at 3003 E. 38th Avenue, Tampa, Florida and the development, construction, and sale/ rental of such property for use as an affordable single-family attached or single-family detached residential dwelling unit(s) by an income-qualified buyer or renter as part of the City’s Infill III Program; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest said agreement and exhibits thereto.

    Background

    The City issued a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) for its “Infill III Program” requesting responses from qualified developers to provide for the construction of affordable single-family attached or single-family detached residential dwelling units on City owned infill lots for use by income-qualified buyers or renters in accordance with the LHAP. Genesis Capital Group, LLC (the “Developer”) was selected to construct single-family attached or single-family detached residential dwelling unit(s) on the City owned infill lot located 3003 E. 38th Avenue, Tampa, Florida (the “Property”) and to sell or rent the Property to income-eligible individuals and/or families, whose annual gross income is at or below 140% of the Area Median Income (“Qualified Buyers or Renters”) in connection with the City’s Infill III Program. A Declaration of Affordable Housing Restrictive Covenants will be recorded against the Property, restricting the Property to use for affordable housing for Qualified Buyers or Renters for a period of thirty (30) years.

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  44. File No. DEO25-17266

    Resolution approving a Development Agreement by and between the City of Tampa and I G B M LLC; providing for the conveyance of a City infill lot located at 4503 N. 30th Street, Tampa, Florida and the development, construction, and sale/ rental of such property for use as an affordable single-family attached or single-family detached residential dwelling unit(s) by an income-qualified buyer or renter as part of the City’s Infill III Program; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest said agreement and exhibits thereto.

    Background

    The City issued a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) for its “Infill III Program” requesting responses from qualified developers to provide for the construction of affordable single-family attached or single-family detached residential dwelling units on City owned infill lots for use by income-qualified buyers or renters in accordance with the LHAP. I G BM LLC (the “Developer”) was selected to construct single-family attached or single-family detached residential dwelling unit(s) on the City owned infill lot located 4503 N. 30th Street, Tampa, Florida (the “Property”) and to sell or rent the Property to income-eligible individuals and/or families, whose annual gross income is at or below 140% of the Area Median Income (“Qualified Buyers or Renters”) in connection with the City’s Infill III Program. A Declaration of Affordable Housing Restrictive Covenants will be recorded against the Property, restricting the Property to use for affordable housing for Qualified Buyers or Renters for a period of thirty (30) years.

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  45. File No. MAM25-16867

    Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and Personnel Solutions Plus, LLC, with a price escalation of 7.7%, for the provision of Temporary Traffic Labor for Special Events (Bid Discount) in the estimated amount of $205,000 for use by the Mobility Department.

    Background
    1. This award is in its first renewal term which was extended to October 6, 2025, per the bid document Section 4.13.1 Supplemental Unilateral Renewal Terms.

    It is recommended that the City renews its existing award with Personnel Solutions Plus, LLC for the provision of Temporary Traffic Labor for Special Events for the use by the Mobility Department for an additional one-year term. The existing award was made September 7,

    Personnel Solutions Plus, LLC provides excellent service, quality of product and performance. The Mobility Department has reviewed the prices and feels it is in the best interest of the City to renew the award for an additional one-year term. Personnel Solutions Plus, LLC has agreed to renew Temporary Traffic Labor for Special Events with a price escalation of 7.7% corresponding with the recent minimum wage increase, 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. Personnel Solutions Plus, LLC is a city-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE/BBE).

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  46. File No. MAM25-16952

    Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and USA Fence Company, with a 2.3% Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation, for the provision of Installation of Pedestrian Barricades in the estimated amount of $300,000 for use by the Mobility Department.

    Background
    1. This award is in its third renewal term.

    It is recommended that the City renew its existing award with USA Fence Company for the provision of Installation of Pedestrian Barricades (Bid Discount) for use by the Mobility Department for an additional one-year term. The initial award was made on December 16,

    USA Fence Company provides excellent 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. USA Fence Company has agreed to renew Installation of Pedestrian Barricades (bid Discount) with a Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation of 2.3% 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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  47. File No. MAM25-17014

    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 $319,602 within the Private Donations Capital Projects Fund for use by the 30th Street Complete Streets Sidewalk & Safety Improvement project.

    Background

    A bonus provision agreement between Storcon Development LLC and the City of Tampa in which the City of Tampa agrees to apply the payment received in the amount of $319,602 to the 30th Street Complete Streets Sidewalk & Safety Improvement project.

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  48. File No. E2025-8

    CH 1 (UNAN) – An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, establishing the 2025 City of Tampa Charter Review Advisory Commission, in accordance wit the City of Tampa Home Rule Charter of 1975 as amended, Section 10.10; providing for severability; providing an effective date.

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Public Hearings & Ordinances

  1. File No. VAC-24-13

    (UNAN) – An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, amending Ordinance No. 2024-95, passed and ordained on September 19, 2024, which vacated, closed, discontinued and abandoned that portion of 4th Avenue right-of-way as more fully described below, to extend the one-year requirement to satisfy the water service special conditions by eighteen months; repealing conflicts; providing for severability; providing an effective date.

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  2. File No. VAC-25-16

    UNAN – An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning a portion of Alcolu Avenue that is located North of Whiteway Drive, South of Liberty Street, East of 48th Street, and West of 50th Street, within the revised Plat of Terrace Park Unit 5 Subdivision in the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, as more fully described in Section 2 hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions and restrictions as more particularly set forth herein; providing for enforcement and penalties for violations; providing for definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts; providing for severability; providing an effective date.

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  3. File No. REZ-25-40

    (UNAN) – An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2907 West Bay to Bay Boulevard, 2910 West Barcelona Street, (units 401 through 2303 and Folio number 127264-8338), in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development, Office, Business and Professional, Retail, Restaurant/Bar, Residential, Multi-Family, High-Rise and School); providing an effective date.

    Staff Report Details

    Zoning: PD → PD

    Future Land Use: CMU-35

    Waivers:

    • 1. Section 27-183.15: Request to allow loading to occur in more than one continuous maneuver and to allow maneuvering in the right-of -way. 2. Section 27-289.12(C)(2)A.I: Request to allow the total square footage of allowable building sign area to be distributed among the three building facades, not to exceed what would be permissible individually. 3. Section 27-283.7: Request to reduce the required parking from 605 parking spaces to 458 (24% reduction).
    • 1. Section 27-283.7: Request to reduce the required parking from 458 parking spaces to 457 (1% reduction)

    Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the application and finds the request CONSISTENT with the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the waivers as identified in the report and approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1 st and 2 nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.

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  4. File No. REZ-25-42

    (UNAN) – An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2420 and 2422 West Stroud Avenue and 1401 South Lorenzo Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RM-24 (Residential, Multi-Family) to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Single-Family, Attached); providing an effective date.

    Staff Report Details

    Zoning: RM-24 → PD

    Future Land Use: R- 35

    Waivers:

    • No waivers requested.

    Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1 st and 2 nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.

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  5. File No. REZ-25-49

    (UNAN) – An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2425, 2525 and 2601 North Rocky Point Drive, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RM-24 (Residential, Multi-Family) and PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development, Storefront Residential, Commercial/Office, all CG uses and Restaurant); providing an effective date. Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Julian Stanford Lifsey, Sr., Julian Stanford Lifsey Jr., Joseph Willis Lifsey, as trustees of Lifsey Trust Fund Number One, and Mark Costis, Helen Rebecca Costis Dumphy, and Gregory Hoerner, as trustees of Lifsey Trust Fund Number Four and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-25-49 for the property located at 2425, 2525, and 2601 North Rocky Point Drive; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of ordinance).

    Staff Report Details

    Zoning: RM-24

    Future Land Use: CMU-35

    Waivers:

    • 1. Section 27-283.14: Request to allow one 15’x35’ and one 12’x35’ loading spaces in lieu of two 12’x30’ local and one 12’x60’ tractor trailer loading space. 2. Section 27-283.14: Request to reduce the required number of loading berths from three to two. 3. Section 27-284.2.5(F)(1): Request to remove one nonhazardous Grand Live Oak (tree #172, A 40” DBH Southern Live Oak rated C-5), as shown on the two reasonable reconfiguration design alternatives.

    Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request INCONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. See the findings from Transportation in the staff report below. Notwithstanding staff’s finding of inconsistency, if City Council approves the application, the modifications to the site plan as shown on the submitted revision sheet must be completed between first and second reading. These revisions will not resolve staff’s findings of inconsistency.

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  6. File No. REZ-25-53

    (UNAN) – An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4307 West Fig Street, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RM-18 (Residential, Multi-Family) to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Single-Family, Attached); providing an effective date.

    Staff Report Details

    Zoning: RM-18 → PD

    Future Land Use: R- 20

    Waivers:

    • 1. Section 27-282.9(c)(1): Request to allow front doors of units 2-4 to face a public alley rather than a street, courtyard, etc.

    Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the application and waivers requested, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1 st and 2 nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.

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  7. File No. REZ-25-63

    (UNAN) – An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 3804 West San Pedro Street, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RO-1 (Residential Office) to PD (Planned Development, Office, Business and Professional); providing an effective date.

    Staff Report Details

    Zoning: RO-1 → PD

    Future Land Use: R- 20

    Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should City Council approve the waivers and application, the modifications to the site plan as shown on the submitted revision sheet must be completed between first and second reading.

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  8. File No. REZ-25-66

    (UNAN) – An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 101, 105, 109 and 111 North Meridian Avenue, 1105 East Washington Street and 102 and 106 North 12th Street, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) CD-2 (Channel District) to CD-2 (Channel District, Retail Sales, Shopper’s Goods, Residential, Multi-Family and Hotel); providing an effective date. Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between MHG Tampa DT ACH/MX, LLC and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-25-66 for the property located at 111 North Meridian Avenue; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of ordinance).

    Staff Report Details

    Zoning: CD-2

    Future Land Use: RMU-100

    Waivers:

    • 1. Section 27-284.3.3.D: Request to reduce the required 8’ VUA landscape buffer to 0’ along the Northern boundary of Washington Street. 2. Section 27-199: Request to reduce required yards as follows: a. From 11’ to 0’ along eastern, southern, and western property lines. b. From 11’ to 0’ along the northern property line.

    Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. Should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve the waivers as identified in the report and approve the application, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant in between 1 st and 2 nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.

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  9. File No. REZ-25-67

    (UNAN) – An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 7402 North Hutton Place, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RS-60 (Residential, Single-Family) to RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family); providing an effective date.

    Staff Report Details

    Zoning: RS-60 → RS-50

    Future Land Use: R- 10

    Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the application and finds the request CONSISTENT with

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  10. File No. REZ-25-68

    (UNAN; Viera absent at vote) – An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 1320 West Arch Street, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Single-Family, Semi-Detached); providing an effective date. Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Poseidon25 Developments, LLC and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-25-68 for the property located at 1320 West Arch Street, authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of ordinance).

    Staff Report Details

    Zoning: RS-50 → R

    Future Land Use: R- 20

    Waivers:

    • 1. Section 27-283.12: Request to reduce the backup distance for alleyway from the required 24 feet to 14 feet.

    Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request INCONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. See findings from Transportation related to the waiver for a reduction in back up width. Notwithstanding staff’s finding of inconsistency, if City Council approves the application and waiver requested, the modifications to the site plan as shown on the submitted revision sheet must be completed between first and second reading. These revisions will not resolve the issues of Transportation’s inconsistent finding.

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  11. File No. REZ-25-69

    (UNAN) – An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 5408 North Habana Avenue and 5411 North Paddock Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) and CG (Commercial General) to RM-18 (Residential, Multi-Family); providing an effective date.

    Staff Report Details

    Zoning: RS-50 → RM-18

    Future Land Use: CMU-35

    Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the application and found the request CONSISTENT with the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances.

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  12. File No. REZ-25-79

    (UNAN) – An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4823 and 4825 West Flamingo Road, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RS-60 (Residential, Single-Family) to RM-18 (Residential, Multi-Family); providing an effective date.

    Staff Report Details

    Zoning: RS-60 → RM-18

    Future Land Use: R- 20

    Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the application and found the request CONSISTENT with the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances.

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  13. File No. REZ-24-68

    (UNAN) – An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 307 South Melville Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Single-Family, Detached); providing an effective date.

    Staff Report Details

    Zoning: PD → PD

    Future Land Use: R- 35

    Waivers:

    • None

    Staff Findings: The Development Review and Compliance staff has reviewed the petition and finds the request CONSISTENT with the applicable City of Tampa Land Development Regulations. If City Council approves the application, the modifications to the site plan as shown on the submitted revision sheet must be completed between first and second reading.

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  14. File No. VAC-25-18

    Public hearing on application by City of Tampa / Ross Samons requesting to vacate alleyways lying North of Twiggs Street, South of Zack Street, East of Jefferson Street and West of Nebraska Avenue. – An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning that alleyway located North of Twiggs Street, South of Zack Street, East of Jefferson Street, and West of Nebraska Avenue, within the Plat of Binkley’s Addition to Ft. Brooke, a subdivision in the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, as more fully described in Section 2 hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions and restrictions as more particularly set forth herein; providing for enforcement and penalties for violations; providing for definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts.

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  15. File No. FDN

    25-36-C Public hearing for City Council consideration of a Recommended Order relating to a Petition for Review for FDN 25-36 for the property located at 150 East Davis Boulevard.

    Background

    A hearing officer conducted a review hearing on June 16, 2025, pursuant to Code Section 27- 61(j)(1)(c), and filed a Recommended Order Denying Petition, in part, and Affirming the Formal Decision, in part, of the Zoning Administrator (the “Recommended Order”) with the City on July 3, 2025, pursuant to Code Section 27-61(j)(1) d. Pursuant to Code Section 27- 61(j)(1)e., City Council must schedule a hearing to consider the Recommended Order.

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  16. File No. HS25-17257

    – An Ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the placement of an honorary street naming sign at the intersection of North Himes Avenue and West Ohio Avenue in Tampa, Florida, to honor J. Leonard Levy and George Levy.

    Background

    The Mobility department recommends the installation of a double-sided honorary street naming sign below the existing legal street naming sign located at the southeast corner of North Himes Avenue at West Ohio Avenue, to honor J. Leonard Levy and George Levy. This location is adjacent to a high-volume pedestrian crosswalk and across the street from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

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  17. Administration Update.

  18. File No. DEO25-17030

    (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 67) (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving a grant funding agreement in the amount of $10,000,000 with the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida for the West Riverwalk Multi-modal Network and Safety Improvements Project; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date., Interim Director of Mobility, transmitting additional information for said agenda item.

    Background

    The City of Tampa (“City”) has proposed to construct a new multimodal network along West Tampa in connection with Contract 22-C-00001 – Tampa Multimodal Network and Safety Improvements Project, also referred to as the West Riverwalk; and a portion of the West Riverwalk will be located within the boundaries of the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Area (“CRA”); and the City has requested financial assistance from the CRA in connection with the construction of the Proposed Project; and the purpose of this West Riverwalk Multi-Modal Network and Safety Improvements Grant Funding Agreement (“Agreement”) is to provide for CRA participation; and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the CRA is willing to provide financial assistance to the City in connection with the construction of the Proposed Project; and it is in the best interests of the City to enter into the Agreement.

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  19. File No. DEO25-12743

    (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 66) 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 $3,300,000 for the Tampa Multi-Modal Network and Safety Improvements Project within the West Tampa CRA fund; providing an effective date., Interim Director of Mobility, transmitting additional information for said agenda item.

    Background

    On January 16, 2025, the CRA Board approved the Tampa Multi-Modal Network and Safety Improvements Project and on March 13, 2025 approved the program change to reduce the West Tampa CRA Land Assemblage Project by $1,000,000 and the West Tampa Neighborhood Infrastructure and Improvements Project by $2,300,000 to provide a total of $3,300,000 for the Tampa Multi-Modal Network and Safety Improvements Project within the West Tampa CRA.

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  20. File No. DEO25-17350

    (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) 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 purchaser, and A & B Opportunities, Inc., a Florida corporation, as seller, for the purchase of real property in the Channel District CRA area located at 1125 and 1127 East Twiggs Street, Tampa, Florida, at a purchase price of $4,500,000 together with closing costs in the approximate amount of $50,000; for community development purposes; approving the acceptance of the proposed form warranty deed; providing an effective date. Memorandum from Michelle Van Loan, Director of Real Estate, transmitting a written report for said agenda item.

    Background

    The Channel District CRA requested the Real Estate Department’s (RED) assistance in locating property for sale within the Channel District for community redevelopment purposes.

    Due to the limited size of the Channel District CRA, acquisition opportunities are limited. The Channel District CAC identified the properties located at 1125 and 1127 E. Twiggs Street (the “Property”) as a priority acquisition. The Channel District CAC recommended the approval of a contract for sale and purchase at a purchase price not to exceed $4.5 million for the Property.

    The contract includes a 90-day due diligence, with one 60-day extension and one 30-day extension, for a total of a 180-day due diligence period. The City and the owner negotiated an escrow account of $500,000 of the sale proceeds, for up to one-year post-closing, for reimbursement to the CRA for environmental site remediation and brownfield designation costs due to the Property’s use.

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  21. File No. CM24-5717

    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. In addition include updates on the date for a groundbreaking”, include updates specifically addressing the following: the latest schematic design, both internal and external, including the current total square footage; recommended stormwater solution with visual map of the water retention elements; recommended power line solution and timeline to align with TECO on final decision and cost; outcome of Grand Tree assessment; preliminary façade images; percentage of impervious surface space; number of employees that will staff the station upon initial occupancy; estimated date for public input; updated project schedule reflecting key milestones and anticipated occupancy date; any risk or opportunities to project schedule; and current budget assumptions by line item. Memorandum from Chief Barbara Tripp, Tampa Fire Rescue, notifying City Council that staff and the project manager will appear in-person to provide updates on said agenda item.

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  22. File No. CM24-5717

    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. In addition include updates on the date for a groundbreaking”, include updates specifically addressing the following: the latest schematic design, both internal and external, including the current total square footage; recommended stormwater solution with visual map of the water retention elements; recommended power line solution and timeline to align with TECO on final decision and cost; outcome of Grand Tree assessment; preliminary façade images; percentage of impervious surface space; number of employees that will staff the station upon initial occupancy; estimated date for public input; updated project schedule reflecting key milestones and anticipated occupancy date; any risk or opportunities to project schedule; and current budget assumptions by line item. Memorandum from Chief Barbara Tripp, Tampa Fire Rescue, notifying City Council that staff and the project manager will appear in-person to provide updates on said agenda item.

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  23. File No. CM25-12001

    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. , Administrator of Infrastructure & Mobility, transmitting a written report for said agenda item.

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  24. CM25-16988 Council to have a discussion with support from Legal or Staff on whether or how to waive the in lieu of fee for hurricane victims from a year ago.

  25. CM25-16988 Council to have a discussion with support from Legal or Staff on whether or how to waive the in lieu of fee for hurricane victims from a year ago.

  26. File No. CM25-16254

    Staff to provide a written report on the position of the administration on owner representatives assisting in the construction efficiency of Station 24 and fleet maintenance. , Administrator of Infrastructure & Mobility, transmitting a written report for said agenda item.

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  27. File No. CM25-16807

    Administration to provide a written report on Zion Cemetery. Memorandum from Morris Massey, Deputy City Attorney, transmitting a written report for said agenda item.

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  28. File No. CM25-16827

    City Staff and Mobility Department to provide a report on the potential of installing a traffic light at 5147 County Line Road. Memorandum from Brandon Campbell, Interim Director of Mobility Department, transmitting a written response for said agenda item.

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  29. File No. CM25-16828

    Mobility Department to provide a written report on moving the crosswalk on Bayshore Blvd.

  30. File No. CM25-16989

    Staff to provide a written report on a plaque to be placed at a park bench at the New Tampa Recreation Center in honor of the late Gabe Hassan. I., MPA, CPM, Administrator of Neighborhood & Community Affairs, transmitting a written response for said agenda item.

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