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
Presentation of Commendation to the Police Officer of the Month.
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Presentation of Commendation to the Police Officer of the Month. (Rescheduled from February 5, 2026 by Viera-Hurtak on January 29, 2026).
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Presentation of Commendation to the Firefighter of the Quarter.
Presentation of Commendation to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Beta Sigma Zeta Chapter of Tampa, in recognition of its 80th Anniversary of being chartered, honoring eight decades of dedicated service, leadership, and community impact.
(CM26-20935) Abbye Feeley, Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity, to appear and report on the Land Development Code Reform Process; In lieu of said update, Clarion will provide report.
Supporting Documents:
- MEMO.FEELEY – 040325 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-4303.PDF
- MEMO.FEELEY – 050125 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-4303.PDF
- MEMO..FEELEY – 071725 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-4303.PDF
- MEMO.FEELEY – 080725 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-4303.PDF
- MEMO.FEELEY – 090425 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-4303.PDF
- MEMO.FEELEY – 100925 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-4303.PDF
- MEMO.FEELEY – 110625 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-4303.PDF
- MEMO.FEELEY – 012325 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-4303.PDF
- MEMO.FEELEY – 022025 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-4303.PDF
- PROJECT TIMELINE SUBMITTED BY ABBYE FEELEY (ITEM 70).PDF
- COUNCIL MEMO – 030625 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – ONBASE ITEM 12618; FILE NO. CM24-4303.PDF
- POWERPOINT PRESENTATION SUBMITTED BY ABBYE FEELEY ITEM 3 CM24-4303.PDF
- MEMO.FEELEY – 010826 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-4303.PDF
- 01082026 CC LDC UPDATE – TAMPA FORWARD KEY DATES.PDF
- MEMO.FEELEY – 021926 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – FILE NO. CM24-4303.PDF
(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 7) Resolution approving a Grant Agreement between the City of Tampa and the Department of Financial Services, an agency of the State of Florida (Agreement # FM 1222) to accept 2025 State HAZMAT funding in the amount of $55,000.
Background
This Agreement authorizes payment from the Florida Department of Financial Services, in the amount of $55,000 for the procurement of HAZMAT equipment and materials. There is no match requirement for this grant.
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(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 6) 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 $55,000 within the Fire Grants Fund for use by Tampa Fire Rescue for the State fiscal year 2025-2026 Urban Search & Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and Mutual Aid Radio Communications (USAR HM MARC) Grant.
Background
Tampa Fire Rescue was awarded the State fiscal year 2025-2026 Urban Search & Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and Mutual Aid Radio Communications (USAR HM MARC) Grant in the amount of $55,000 from the Department of Financial Services through the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal. The funds will be used to replace hazardous material meters for detection of Toxic Industrial Chemicals and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high-yield Explosives (CBRNE) agents used in terrorist attacks.
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(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 9) Resolution of the City Of Tampa, Florida Accepting a Monetary Donation From The Frank Mangano Foundation in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for unrestricted use by Tampa Fire & Rescue; Authorizing The Mayor of The City Of Tampa to execute the acceptance of said donation.
Background
The City of Tampa (“City”) on behalf of Tampa Fire & Rescue (“TFR”) desires to accept a monetary donation from The Frank Mangano Foundation (“Donor”) in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for unrestricted use by TFR. Acceptance of the donation is being undertaken in a manner consistent with the City Acceptance of Gifts & Donation Policy. This Resolution accepts a monetary donation from Donor in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) for unrestricted use by TFR.
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(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 8) 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 $5,000.00 within the Public Safety Contributions & Donations Fund from the Frank Mangano Foundation for use by Tampa Fire Rescue.
Background
The Tampa Fire Rescue Department has received a $5,000.00 donation from the Frank Mangano Foundation to support its operations. The funds will be appropriated to the Public Safety Contributions & Donations Fund and expended at the discretion of the Tampa Fire Rescue Department.
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Resolution approving the purchase under Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract No. FSA25-VEL33.0 of Two (2) Ford Police Responders marked Traffic and Two (2) Ford Police Responders marked DUI from Duval Ford, LLC in the total amount of $211,732 for use by the Tampa Police Department.
Background
It is recommended that the City purchase under Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract No. FSA25-VEL33.0, Pursuit, Administrative & Other Vehicle Contract. This cooperative contract was competitively sourced with (35) thirty-five bids received by the leading agency. In comparing prices with the Florida Sheriff’s Association FSA25-VEL33.0, Pursuit, Administrative & Other Vehicles Contract for two (2) Ford Police Responders marked Traffic and two (2) Ford Police Responders marked DUI, to the open market, the per vehicle cost is $61,287 for a total cost for four (4) vehicles of $245,148. The City saves $8,354 per vehicle for a total saving of $33,416 by purchasing from the Florida Sheriff’s Association FSA25- VEL33.0, Pursuit, Administrative & Other Vehicle Contract.
Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under the Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract No. FSA25-VEL33.0, Pursuit, Administrative & Other Vehicle Contract.
Resolution approving the renewal of a Vehicle Use Agreement between the National Insurance Crime Bureau and the City of Tampa on behalf of the Tampa Police Department; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation of the City Clerk.
Background
Pursuant to the authority contained in Resolution No. 2023-216, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and the City of Tampa entered into a Vehicle Use Agreement by which the vehicle will be used by the Agency for the purpose of investigating insurance-related crime and/or fraud. This was renewed in 2024 under Resolution No. 2024-147 and again in 2025 under Resolution No. 2025-175. This agreement shall automatically renew for an additional one-year period under the same terms unless written notice is tendered more that 30 days prior to the end of the term and may renew annually by autorenewal for up to two consecutive years. Approval of this agreement would benefit the citizens of the City of Tampa by continuing to provide an opportunity to expose criminal activity in the City.
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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 $53,000 within the General Fund, Utilities Services Tax Fund and Fleet Maintenance Capital Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for transportation equipment.
Background
This resolution reallocates $53,000 between the General Fund, Utilities Services Tax Fund and Fleet Maintenance Capital Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the purchase of a CIB Trailer.
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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 $427,000 within the General Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for Meridian Barricades.
Background
This resolution reallocates $427,000 from operating expenses to capital operating expenses within the General Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for Meridian Barricades.
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Resolution approving Service Schedule No. 4 between Versaterm Public Safety US. Inc., (“Versaterm”) and the City of Tampa relating to the purchase of a health and wellness platform know as Mindbase for use by the Tampa Police Department for $60,237; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation of the City Clerk.
Background
Mindbase provides comprehensive mental health support for first responders by improving human health and well-being by bringing people, knowledge and intelligent technology together. Mindbase through Tampa Police Department CAD and other Versaterm RMS data will deliver a simple, fast, and data driven mental health and wellness platform as well as technology to take proactive care of real-tine challenges facing first responders. City of Tampa entered into Resolution 2024-976 approving a Master Services Agreement with Versaterm and amended that agreement under Resolution No. 2025-529 including an extension and adding Community Report. Schedule 3 was passed under Resolution No. 2025-530 for another year subscription of OpsIntel. Identification of potential mental health needs will benefit officers and the public. It would be in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Tampa to enter into the aforementioned Service Schedule No. 4 with Versaterm Public Safety US, Inc.
Resolution approving a subaward agreement between Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc, DBA Safe & Sound Hillsborough, and the City of Tampa (The City) for an amount up to $177,875.24 from April 1, 2025 and to June 30, 2026.
Background
The City of Tampa received and accepted grant funds in the amount of $384,000 from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for Project Community Violence Intervention and Prevention (CVI) grant pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-177 signed on March 6, 2025. The City wishes to use those funds to contract with Safe & Sound Hillsborough to provide a program manager to oversee care coordination and navigation services to participants randomized to the treatment groups served by this grant. This program aims to reduce recidivism rates, increase emotional intelligence, completion of CBT based programming, positive behavior in school and grade promotion and/or graduation. Safe & Sound Hillsborough was the strategic partner in this grant application and was intended to fulfill the programmatic portion of the grant.
Resolution approving a Grant Agreement (No. FM1099) between the City of Tampa and the Department of Financial Services, an agency of the State of Florida, in the amount of $290,000 for the purchase of a rescue/marine unit vehicle.
Background
The State of Florida Department of Financial Services awarded $290,000 of funding to the City of Tampa as part of Line 2479A of the General Appropriations Act for the 2023-2024 State fiscal year. The funds appropriated to the City of Tampa were carried forward through the 2025-2026 State fiscal year pursuant to Section 74 of chapter 2025-199, Laws of Florida.
The State of Florida Department of Financial Services and City of Tampa previously entered into Grant Agreement No. FM924, related to that appropriation and the Parties intend to repeat and reiterate each Parties’ rights and responsibilities in Revised Grant Agreement No. FM1099. Grant Agreement No. FM924, which expired June 30, 2025, was originally approved by City Council on October 17, 2024.
It is necessary to enter into a revised grant agreement (No. FM1099) between the City and the Department of Financial Services to accept grant funding and the terms of the agreement in the amount of $290,000. The Revised Grant Agreement (No. FM1099) with a performance period ending on June 30, 2026, may be continued at the discretion of the Department for an additional one-year term if the funds are reappropriated by the Florida State legislature.
There is no match requirement for this grant. A financial resolution was already completed for this grant. This resolution lists no fiscal impact as no additional grant funds above the original $290,000 have been awarded.
Resolution approving a standard hall license contract between the City of Tampa, Florida, and David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. to hold the 2026 annual Parks and Recreation Dance and Gymnastics recitals at a cost not to exceed forty-nine thousand dollars ($49,000.00).
Background
The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department (hereinafter referred to as “City”), stages annual Recreation Dance and Gymnastic Recitals (hereinafter referred to as “Recitals”). For the past seventeen seasons these Recitals have been held at the David A.
Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Straz”) facility. In order to stage these Recitals for the 2026 Season, the City desires to enter into a Standard Hall License Contract, between the City and Straz (hereinafter referred to as “Contract”). The estimated cost and expense due under the Contract for the 2026 dates shall not exceed forty- nine thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($49,000.00). It is recommended that the City continues to hold Recitals at Straz, and enter into this Contract. City Council does hereby affirm that it would be beneficial to the residents of the City to enter into the attached Contract.
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Resolution approving a services agreement for persons with intellectual disabilities internship administrator services between the City of Tampa, Florida and the Grow Group, inc. to provide internship opportunities with city departments for persons with intellectual disabilities in the amount of fifteen thousand two hundred and forty-nine dollars ($15,249).
Background
Pursuant to the Services Agreement for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Internship Administrator Services Agreement (Agreement), The Grow Group, Inc. (Agency) provides great opportunities for persons with disabilities to transition more effectively into the workforce by providing internship opportunities in selected City of Tampa (City) departments for persons with intellectual disabilities selected by Agency; and it is the desire of the parties to establish the terms and conditions under which the term of this Agreement shall be implemented; and the term of this Agreement shall commence on the effective date and expire September 30, 2026 with no guaranteed renewal for subsequent terms; and the City shall reimburse the Agency in an amount not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars($15,249) for referring selected persons with intellectual disabilities to intern with the City in different capacities as determined by the City; and City Council does hereby affirm that it would be beneficial to the residents of the City to enter into this Agreement between the City and the Agency.
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Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for the preparation, demolition and/or removal of certain building and/or structure from the following property: 808 E Baker St, after the determination that said building or structure satisfied the criteria to demolish and the property owner(s) failed to demolish and/or remove same or failed to do so prior to the City incurring costs; authorizing a certified copy of the resolution to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a notice of assessment of lien.
Background
This resolution assesses the costs ($15,307.50) expended by the City of Tampa, including administrative costs, for the preparation, demolition and/or removal of buildings and/or structures on the properties described in Exhibit “A” of the Resolution that satisfied the criteria to demolish set forth in Section 19-5(a)(2) & (b)(1), City of Tampa Code of Ordinances when the property owner(s) failed to demolish and/or remove the unsafe building and/or structure within the time allowed or failed to do so prior to the City incurring said costs.
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Resolution approving a Second Amendment to the Subscription Services Agreement between the City of Tampa and Economic Modeling, LLC for the provision of Workforce Development Software Licensing in the estimated amount of $15,000 for use by the Neighborhood and Community Affairs Department, Workforce Partnerships and Special Projects Division; authorizing the Mayor to execute said Second Amendment to the Subscription Services Agreement.
Background
The City of Tampa on September 19, 2024 entered into a Subscription Services Agreement (“Agreement”) dated June 3, 2024, and amended the Agreement to provide for annual renewals of the term of the subscription. The parties desire to enter a second amendment to the agreement to integrate and display Lightcast datasets on the City’s website.
There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under a standardization.
Resolution approving the renewal of awards between the City of Tampa and the following awardees: Advanced Arborist, LLC, Mid-Florida Tree Service, Inc. and Pete & Ron’s Tree Service, Inc., without a Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation, for the furnishing of Citywide Tree Services in the estimated amount of $1,500,000 for use by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Background
It is recommended that the City renew its existing award with the following Awardees: Advanced Arborist, LLC, Mid-Florida Tree Service, Inc. and Pete & Ron’s Tree Service, Inc.
for the provision of Citywide Tree Services for use by the Parks and Recreation Department for an additional one-year term. The existing award was made June 16, 2022. This award is in its third renewal period.
Advanced Arborist, LLC, Mid-Florida Tree Service, Inc. and Pete & Ron’s Tree Service, Inc.
provide satisfactory 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. Advanced Arborist, LLC, Mid-Florida Tree Service, Inc. and Pete & Ron’s Tree Service, Inc. have agreed to renew Citywide Tree Services; without a price escalation.
Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one-year renewal contract is in compliance.
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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) 1412 E Seneca Ave, (2) 5607 N Armenia Ave, (3) 8506 N Mulberry St, (4) 208 W Powhatan Ave, and (5) 1305 E Palifox 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 ($2,268.24) 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 approving a fifth amendment to emergency solutions grant rapid unsheltered housing agreement between the city of Tampa and Dawning Family Services, Inc., a Florida nonprofit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00, for the provision of services in support of individuals and their families experiencing homelessness within the city of Tampa; extending the term of the agreement to September 30, 2026; approving and authorizing execution by the mayor and attestation by the city clerk.
Background
Dawning Family Services, Inc., has partnered with the City of Tampa to provide services in support of homeless persons and families within the City of Tampa. Non-Grant Program funds will provide emergency shelter and rapid rehousing services, and support both staff and program operations.
This amendment provides an extension of time. The additional time will allow Dawning Family Services to continue to provide their shelter services, rapid rehousing programs, and to continue the work to develop their family solutions center and improve their family welcome center.
Staff is requesting City Council’s consideration and approval of the attached agreement and resolution to allow for the execution of the Amendment that will allow for the extension of time.
Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET
- HCD26-003 5TH AMENDMENT DAWNING ESG RUSH_GENERAL FUNDS.PDF
- FOURTH AMENDMENT TO EXTEND TIME_ NON-HOUSING PROGRAM FUNDS_DFS_DIRECTOR SIGNED.PDF
- FULLY EXECUTED THIRD AMENDMENT ESG RUSH_HPF FY25.PDF
- DFS_FY24 ESG RUSH 2ND AMENDMENT_EXTENSION_DFS.PDF
- ESG RUSH FULLY EXECUTED EXTENSION AMENDMENT.PDF
- DFS_FY24 ESG RUSH FULLY EXECUTED AGREEMENT.PDF
Resolution approving a SkillUp Coalition Localization Partner Agreement between the City of Tampa and SkillUp Coalition, a California 501(c) 3 nonprofit public benefit corporation for use by the Neighborhood & Community Affairs Department, at no cost to the City; authorizing the Mayor to execute said Agreement, providing an effective date.
Background
SkillUp Coalition, Inc (SkillUp) is a nonprofit that enables job seekers to embark on new careers regardless of their degree-holding status by featuring high-quality training with low risk and high returns and are dedicated to educating participants on how to achieve promising career paths; and SkillUp retains a Central Florida platform featuring career navigation resources, curated training programs and employer partnerships; and the City of Tampa through its Neighborhood and Community Affairs Department desires to partner with SkillUp to provide employment navigation services to Licensor at no cost to the city; and City Council does hereby affirm that it would be beneficial to the residents of the City to enter into this Copyright License and Indemnity Agreement between the City of Tampa and University of South Florida Board of Trustees.
There was no EBO Participation, as this purchase is being made under a standardization.
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Resolution approving FY2022 Community Project Funding Grant Agreement No. B-22-CP-FL-0248 between the City of Tampa and the Department of Housing and Urban Development; Authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; Providing an effective date; Rescinding resolution No. 2025-699, which approved the original Grant Agreement on August 7, 2025.
Background
The City of Tampa was awarded Community Project Funding for the East Tampa Recreation Center at Fair Oaks project in the amount of $1,000,000. Through resolution 2025-699, the City Council of the City of Tampa approved a Grant Agreement between the City of Tampa and the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which awarded grant funding in the amount of $1,00,000 for the East Tampa Recreation Center at Fair Oaks project. It is necessary to rescind Resolution No. 2025-699 as the Department of Housing and Urban Development provided an updated Grant Agreement prior to fully executing the agreement previously approved. This resolution also proposes to approve the revised FY2022 Community Project Funding Grant Agreement NO. B-22-CP-FL-0248 which was updated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development prior to fully executing the previously approved agreement. There is no financial impact resulting from this revised grant agreement as the funding associated ($1,000,000) was appropriated by resolution 2025-704.
CH 28 Special Event Permit: Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts- Laurel Street and Green Street- February 26- March 1, 2026.
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CH 28 Special Event Permit: She is Football 5k- Columbus Dr., Himes Ave, MLK Blvd and Tampa Bay Blvd.- March 7, 2026.
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CH 28 Special Event Permit: 15th Annual Cuban Sandwich Festival- 18th St., 19th St. & 9th Ave. in Ybor- March 29, 2026.
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CH 28 Special Event Permit: Tampa Firefighters 5k- Cass St, Nuccio Pkwy, Palm Ave- April 4, 2026.
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CH 28 Special Event Permit: Taste at the Straz- Tyler Street ( Tyler at Cass and Tyler at Maclnnes)- April 18, 2026.
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Resolution approving the purchase under Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract No. FSA25-VEH23.0 of Two (2) Freightliner M2 Chassis with Petersen 40-yard Grapple Body Vehicles from Tampa Truck Center LLC in the total amount of $542,394.12 for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management.
Background
It is recommended that the City purchase under Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract No. FSA25-VEH23.0, Heavy Trucks and Buses. This cooperative contract was competitively sourced with (34) thirty-four bids received by the leading agency. In comparing the prices from the Florida Sheriff’s Association FSA25-VEH23.0, Heavy Trucks and Buses for two (2) Freightliner M2 Chassis with Petersen 40-yard Grapple Body vehicles, to the open market, the cost per vehicle is $278,519.06 for a total cost of two (2) Freightliner M2 Chassis with Petersen 40-Yard Grapple Body Vehicles is $557,038.12. The City saves $7,322 per vehicle for a total saving of $14,644 by purchasing from the Florida Sheriff’s Association FSA25- VEH23.0, Heavy Trucks and Buses contract.
There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under the Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract No. FSA25-VEH23.0, Heavy Trucks and Buses.
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and Ferguson US Holdings, Inc., with a 2.7% Consumer Price Index (CPI) Price Increase, for the purchase of Large Diameter Ductile Iron Valves in the estimated amount of $780,000 for use by the Water Department.
Background
It is recommended that the City renews its existing award with Ferguson US Holdings, Inc. for the provision of Large Diameter Ductile Iron Valves for use by the Water Department for an additional one-year term. The existing award was made in March 2024. This award is in its first renewal term.
Ferguson US Holdings, Inc. provides satisfactory service, quality of product and performance.
The Water 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. Ferguson US Holdings, Inc. has agreed to renew Large Diameter Ductile Iron Valves 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.
(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 34) Resolution approving a Letter of Agreement for co-funding by the City of Tampa for the Water Research Foundation Project #5380 titled, “Evaluating an innovative ion exchange process for co-treatment of dissolved organic matter and PFAS” authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the city clerk.
Background
The City of Tampa Water Department is collaborating with Carollo Engineers, Inc., Tampa Bay Water, Miami-Dade County, Southern Nevada Water Authority and American Water for Project #5380, funded in part by the Water Research Foundation’s Tailored Collaboration program. The City will participate as the sponsoring utility and provide cash and in-kind services. The overall research project is estimated to cost $390,610 in cash and in-kind services. The City will provide sixty-six thousand dollars ($66,000.00) to WRF in support of WRF’s Project #5380. The City of Tampa will also provide twenty-four thousand four hundred US dollars ($24,400.00) in in-kind services for this project. The Letter of Agreement between the Water Research Foundation and the City is the mechanism by which the City provides Water Research Foundation with the cash and in-kind service commitment to support the project. For the City, the proposed research will build upon the previous and ongoing SIX pilot testing work and will provide a greater understanding on PFAS removal capabilities of SIX by testing different resins at bench scale. This proposed research is important to the Water Department and City of Tampa as it will further investigate opportunities for optimizing treatment processes and reducing operational costs.
(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 33) 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 $90,400 for the Water Research Foundation Ion Exchange Process Research Grant for use by Water Department within the Water Operations Fund.
Background
The City of Tampa Water Department is collaborating with Carollo Engineers, Inc., Tampa Bay Water, Miami-Dade County, Southern Nevada Water Authority and American Water for Project #5380, funded in part by the Water Research Foundation’s Tailored Collaboration program. The proposed research will build upon the previous and ongoing SIX pilot testing work and will provide a greater understanding on PFAS removal capabilities of SIX by testing different resins at bench scale. This proposed research is important to the Water Department and City of Tampa as it will further investigate opportunities for optimizing treatment processes and reducing operational costs This resolution reallocates $90,400 for the Water Research Foundation Ion Exchange Process Research Grant for use by the Water Department within the Water Operations Fund.
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 $125,000 for the Comprehensive Infrastructure for Tampa’s Neighborhoods Project for use by Infrastructure and Mobility Administration Department within the Central Tampa Tree Trust Fund, South Tampa Tree Trust Fund, and Citywide Capital Project Improvements Fund.
Background
On the February 19 City Council meeting, City Council made a motion asking staff come back with a substitute resolution for $125,000 to be allocated to the Comprehensive Infrastructure for Tampa’s Neighborhoods Project from Central Tampa Tree Trust Fund, South Tampa Tree Trust Fund, and Citywide Capital Project Improvements Fund.
This resolution provides $125,000 to plant trees within Virginia Park and McFarlane Park as part of the Comprehensive Infrastructure for Tampa’s Neighborhoods Project for use by the Infrastructure and Mobility Administration Department within the Central Tampa Tree Trust Fund, South Tampa Tree Trust Fund, and Citywide Capital Project Improvements Fund.
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Resolution approving the responses of American Government Services Corporation, Majesty Title Services, a Division of LandCastle Title Group, LLC, Priority Title of Florida, LLC, Southland Title Company, and Fuentes & Kreischer, P.A. for the furnishing of Citywide Real Estate Title Services in the total estimated amount of $1,000,000 over a 36 month term for use by the Development and Economic Opportunity Department/Real Estate Division.
Background
- Department or Location of Project: Development and Economic Opportunity Department/Real Estate Division
- Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 32
- Number and List of bidders: 6; American Government Services Corporation, Fuentes & Kreischer, P.A., Majesty Title Services a Division of LandCastle Title Group, LLC, Priority Title of Florida, LLC, Southland Title Company, and Your Title Group.
- Award amount: $200,000 per company for 36 months x 5 companies
- Why the winning bid was selected: The companies were selected to satisfy the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Citywide Real Estate Title Services that will begin to work in the new fiscal year.
It is recommended that the City award Request for Qualifications for Citywide Real Estate Title Services American Government Services Corporation, Fuentes & Kreischer PA, Majesty Title Services a Division of LandCastle Title Group, LLC, Priority Title of Florida, LLC and Southland Title Company for use by the Development and Economic Opportunity Department/Real Estate Division. The term of the award is for a (3) three-year term with (2) additional (1) one-year) renewal options. The Department has reviewed and approved the responses from American Government Services Corporation, Fuentes & Kreischer PA, Majesty Title Services a Division of LandCastle Title Group, LLC, Priority Title of Florida, LLC and Southland Title Company and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter.
EBO Statement: Of the five awardees, American Government Services Corporation & Priority Title of Florida, LLC, are certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).
Resolution approving a services agreement for persons with disabilities internship administrator services between the city of Tampa, Florida, and Career Focus, Inc. to provide internship opportunities with City departments for persons with intellectual disabilities in the amount of fifteen thousand two hundred and forty-nine dollars ($15,249).
Background
Pursuant to the Services Agreement for persons with Intellectual Disabilities Internship Administrator Services Agreement (Agreement), Career Focus, Inc. (Agency) provides greater opportunities for persons with disabilities to transition more effectively into the workforce by providing internship opportunities in selected City of Tampa (City) departments for persons with intellectual disabilities selected by Agency; and it is the desire of the parties to establish the terms and conditions under which the terms of this Agreement shall be implemented; and the term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and expire September 30, 2026, with no guaranteed renewal for subsequent terms; and the City shall reimburse the Agency in an amount not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars ($15,249) for referring selected persons with intellectual disabilities to intern with the City in different capacities as determined by the City; and City Council does hereby affirm that it would be beneficial to the residents of the City to enter into this Agreement between the City and the Agency.
Supporting Documents:
Resolution approving a services agreement for persons with intellectual disabilities internship administrator services between the City of Tampa, Florida and MacDonald Training Center, Inc. to provide internship opportunities with city departments for persons with intellectual disabilities in the amount of fifteen thousand two hundred and forty-nine dollars ($15,249); authorizing the execution therefore by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.
Background
A pursuant to the Services Agreement for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Internship Administrator Services Agreement (Agreement), MacDonald Training Center, Inc. 9Agency) provides greater opportunities for persons with disabilities to transition more effectively into the workforce by providing internship opportunities in selected City of Tampa (City) departments for persons with intellectual disabilities selected by Agency; and it is the desire of the parties to establish the terms and conditions under which the terms of this Agreement shall be implemented; and the term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date expire September 30, 2026, with no guaranteed renewal for subsequent terms; and the City shall reimburse the Agency in an amount not to exceed Fifteen Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars ($15,249) for referring selected persons with intellectual disabilities to intern with the City in different capacities as determined by the City; and City Council does hereby affirm that it would be beneficial to the residents of the City to enter into this Agreement between the City and the Agency.
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Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and First Choice Research and Investigations, LLC dba First Choice Background Screening for the furnishing of Background Investigation Services in the estimated amount of $75,000 for use by the Human Resources and Talent Development Department.
Background
- Department or Location of Project: Human Resources and Talent Development
- Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded the proposal: 57
- Number and List of proposers: AccuSourceHR, Inc., Applicant Insight, Inc., Command Investigation, First Choice Research and Investigations, LLC dba First Choice Background Screening, Hire Honest, Research Associates, Inc. dba Thuro, The Orsus Group, Vcheck Global, LLC.
- Agreement amount: $75,000
- Why the winning proposal was selected: The evaluation committee selected the most responsible and responsive Proposer whose proposal meets the needs of the City to the best degree.
Screening for the furnishing of Background Investigation Services in the estimated amount of $75,000 for use by Human Resources.
Resolution / Ordinance Title A Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and First Choice Research and Investigations, LLC dba First Choice Background Screening for the furnishing of Background Investigation Services in the estimated amount of $75,000 for use by the Human Resources and Talent Development Department; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
BACKGROUND:
It is recommended that the City award Background Investigation Services to First Choice Research and Investigations, LLC dba First Choice Background Screening, for use by Human Resources & Talent Development. The term of the agreement is for a (1) one-year term with (4) four additional (1) one-year renewal options. The Department has reviewed and approved the proposal response from First Choice Research and Investigations, LLC dba First ChoiceBackground Screening and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter.
This award was made through the Request for Proposal process. Proposers are eligible to earn up to 20 points (out of a possible 100) for EBO participation. First Choice Research and Investigations, LLC dba First Choice Background Screening is a city-certified firm.
Resolution approving an Agreement between the City of Tampa and Brooks, Rocha, Colby & Rice, PLLC, for the provision of legal services in the practice areas of special counsel for city boards or special magistrate hearings, special hearing officer/magistrate services; police matters, code enforcement issues, and miscellaneous governmental matters as may be reasonably required by the city attorney, for a five-year term in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00/year, authorizing execution thereof by the mayor of the City of Tampa.
Background
The City requires outside counsel to provide services in the practice area of special counsel for city boards or special magistrate hearings, special hearing officer/magistrate services, police matters, code enforcement issues, and miscellaneous governmental matters as may be reasonably required by the City Attorney. The firm Brooks, Rocha, Colby & Rice, PLLC uniquely qualified to provide legal services to the City in the areas of the law, and to serve as a legal advisor to a board, and/ or serve as special magistrate as may be needed
Resolution approving, ratifying and confirming the appointment of Michael Womack as a member of the City of Tampa Code Enforcement and Public Nuisance Abatement Board, and Fran Tate as an alternate member of the City of Tampa Code Enforcement and Public Nuisance Abatement Board, each for a three-year term commencing February 19, 2026, and ending February 19, 2029.
Supporting Documents:
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 $3,752.56 within the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund to appropriate Program Income for CDBG program activities providing an effective date.
Background
The City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Federal program generates program income from deferred payment loans. The Housing and Community Development Department wishes to appropriate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program income received by the City in the amount of $3,752.56 for CDBG program expenses.
Supporting Documents:
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 $44,151.92 within the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Grant fund to appropriate Program Income for HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Grant program activities providing an effective date.
Background
The City’s HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Federal Grant program generates program income from deferred payment loans. The Housing and Community Development Department wishes to appropriate HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Grant program income received by the City in the amount of $44,151.92 for HOME Grant program expenses.
Supporting Documents:
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Site Access Agreement between the City of Tampa and TERRA-COM Environmental Consulting, Inc., a Florida corporation, to access City owned property known as the Tampa Convention Center located at 327 South Franklin Street, Tampa, Florida, for the purpose of conducting an environmental site assessment and other permissible activities.
Background
The City and FDEP previously entered into a Site Access Agreement in 2016 for environmental monitoring under the Petroleum Restoration Program. FDEP is requesting access for additional monitoring and access for assigned vendor. TERRA-COM Environmental Consulting, Inc. (TERRA-COM). The Real Estate Department request approval of the Site Access Agreement to allow TERRA-COM access to conduct groundwater sampling at the existing monitoring wells and other permissible activities per the agreement at the Tampa Convention Center.
Resolution authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a First Amendment to Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids Grant Agreement between the City of Tampa and Metropolitan Charities, Inc.; making available up to $44,132.61 of additional funding during the 2026 Fiscal Year for the provision of services in support of Persons with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or related diseases together with their families, for a total of $209,132.61 during FY2026, and $539,132.61 over the 3-year agreement term.
Background
Metropolitan Charities, Inc. was awarded a 3-year HOPWA Agreement to provide Short-Term Rent, Mortgage and Utilities assistance and Supportive Services for persons with HIV/AIDS and their affected resident family members in order to create housing stability and reduce the risk of homelessness in Hillsborough County. The City and Subrecipient will amend the Agreement to provide additional funding in an amount not to exceed $44,132.61 during FY 2026.
Resolution authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a First Amendment to Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids Grant Agreement between the City of Tampa and Metropolitan Charities, Inc.; making available up to $44,132.61 of additional funding during the 2026 Fiscal Year for the provision of services in support of Persons with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) or related diseases together with their families, for a total of $174,132.61 during FY2026, and $434,132.61 over the 3-year agreement term.
Background
Metropolitan Charities, Inc., was awarded a 3-year HOPWA Agreement to provide Short- Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utilities assistance and Supportive Services for persons with HIV/AIDS and their affected resident family members in order to create housing stability and reduce the risk of homelessness in Pinellas County. The City and Subrecipient will amend the Agreement to provide additional funding in an amount not to exceed $44,132.61 during FY 2026.
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 $37,500 for the Development and Economic Opportunity Department within the General Fund.
Background
On February 19, 2026 City Council adopted Resolution 2026-121 approving a two year agreement between the City of Tampa and the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council in the amount of $588,000 annually or a total of $1,176,000, effective 1/1/2026. The 1st quarter of FY2026 will be paid based on the FY2026 adopted budget of $538,000 or $134,500 per quarter. Quarter two through four will be paid based on the new annual contract rate of $588,000 or $441,000. The total due for FY2026 will be $575,500 leaving a shortfall in the FY2026 budget of $37,500.
Resolution approving an agreement among the City of Tampa, Florida, as Grantee of Foreign Trade Zone 79, and its subzones; Foreign Trade Zone 79 Board, Inc., as Manager of Foreign Trade Zone 79, and its subzones, and Lithium Battery Company Intl., LLC.
Background
The Foreign Trade Zone No. 79 is located in the Tampa Bay region and assists companies in Tampa Bay and along the I-4 Corridor in streamlining the process and minimize the costs associated with qualified importing, exporting, manufacturing and distribution activities. The Resolution and Agreement attached between the City of Tampa (Grantee), Foreign-Trade Zone No. 79 Board Inc. (Board), and Lithium Battery Company Intl., LLC (Operator) seeks to establish a new subzone of 79H. Staff respectfully requests approval of this new 79H Subzone with Lithium Battery Company Intl., LLC serving as the operator. The Foreign Trade Zone #79 Board will collect an application fee of $1,000.00, pursuant to this agreement, authorizing Lithium Battery Company Int., LLC, as an operator of Subzone 79H. The activation fee, pursuant to the agreement, to be collected by the Board is $1,000.00. The City of Tampa, on behalf of the Foreign Trade Zone No. 79 Board, will collect annually a fee totaling $2,500.00 from the operator, Lithium Battery Company Intl., LLC. City of Tampa, at the end of the fiscal year, will remit to the Board such amounts collected from the operator.
Should Lithium Battery deactivate the subzone, the Board will collect a “Deactivation Fee” of $1,250.00. In the event this Agreement first comes into effect with less than three quarters of the fiscal year (October 1 – September 30) the initial annual fee shall be pro-rated according to the number of quarters remaining in the fiscal year commencing with the quarter in which this Agreement becomes effective by the terms herein.
Supporting Documents:
Resolution approving a First Amendment to Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Tampa and Ashley East Tampa LLC for the property located at 3004 E. Columbus Drive, 3004 E. 15th Avenue, and 3010 E. 15th Avenue, Tampa, Florida; providing for a 99-year lease term for the purpose of developing and operating an affordable housing development; amending the lease to increase the units to 118 units, reallocate the bedroom mix for the units; provide for easements, and amend the project amenities.
Background
- The lease needs to be amended to comply with the rezoning site plan to make the following amendments: i) amend the residential units from 117 to 118 units, (ii) to reallocate the bedroom mix of the units, (iii) grant the Lessee an access easement and a temporary construction easement over the Innovation Center located adjacent to the Property in accordance with the rezoning site plan; and (iv) to amend the Project Amenities to remove EV Car Charging Stations and to specify that the wide public walkways are subject to permitting requirements.
The City entered into a lease agreement with Ashley East Tampa LLC, dated February 10, 2025 (“Lessee”) for the property located at 3105 E. Columbus Avenue, 3004 E. 15th Avenue, and 3010 E. 15th Avenue, Tampa, Florida (the “Property”) for the purpose of developing an affordable housing development. The property is the subject of rezoning application REZ-25-
Resolution of the City of Tampa approving A Housing Program Funds Agreement for Homeowner Insurance Services between the City of Tampa and Real Estate, Education And Community Housing, Inc. for the provision of home insurance Services to low-to-moderate Income eligible clients participating in the Healthy Homes and/or Housing Rehabilitation Program, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.
Background
The City is in need of an agency to provide home insurance services to low-to-moderate income eligible clients deemed eligible to receive home rehabilitation assistance through the City’s Healthy Homes and/or Housing Rehabilitation and Renovation Program (HRRP), which services include assisting with securing home inspection services and obtaining hazard insurance for eligible homeowners. The City will provide up to one year of homeowner’s insurance to eligible clients. Real Estate, Education and Community Housing, Inc. provides such services and will be reimbursed pursuant to the fee schedule using Housing Program Funds.
Supporting Documents:
Resolution of the City of Tampa approving A Housing Program Funds Agreement for Homeowner Insurance Services between the City of Tampa and Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services Incorporated D/B/A Tampa Bay Neighborhood Housing Services, for the provision of Home Insurance Services to low-to-moderate income eligible clients participating in the Healthy Homes and/or Housing Rehabilitation Program, In an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.
Background
The City is in need of an agency to provide home insurance services to low-to-moderate income eligible clients deemed eligible to receive home rehabilitation assistance through the City’s Healthy Homes and/or Housing Rehabilitation and Renovation Program (HRRP), which services include assisting with securing home inspection services and obtaining hazard insurance for eligible homeowners for up to one year.
Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services Incorporated d/b/a Tampa Bay Neighborhood Housing Services (“Subrecipient”) provides such services, and will be reimbursed based on the schedule provided.
Resolution approving the renewal of an Award between the City of Tampa and J.E.B. Management Inc. dba Good Neighbor Fence Company, without a price escalation, for the furnishing of Fence Replacement, Repair, and Installation for Retention Ponds (Sheltered Market Solicitation) in the estimated amount of $240,000 for use by the Mobility Department.
Background
It is recommended that the City renew its existing award with JEB Management Inc. dba Good Neighbor Fence Company for the provision of Fence Replacement Repair, and Installation for Retention Ponds (Sheltered Market Solicitation) for use by the Mobility Department for an additional one-year term. The initial award was made on November 2, 2023 and the first renewal was exercised on October 3, 2024. Per City of Tampa policy, “Supplemental Unilateral Renewal Periods” of the contract terms found in section 4.14.1 of Bid No. 11082223, the current contract term was extended by 90 days to an expiration date of January 30, 2026. The contract term will take effect nunc pro tunc January 31, 2026.
JEB Management Inc. dba Good Neighbor Fence Company 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. JEB Management Inc. dba Good Neighbor Fence Company has agreed to renew Fence Replacement Repair, and Installation for Retention Ponds (Sheltered Market Solicitation) and retain their current pricing.
Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that the EBO Sheltered Market Solicitation provision would apply in the bid specifications to eligible SLBE firms. J.E.B. Management Inc. dba Good Neighbor Fence Company, is a certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).
Resolution approving the bid of Sunbelt Sod & Grading Company for the furnishing of Sod Delivered or Delivered and Installed (SMS) in the estimated amount of $400,000 for use by the Mobility Department.
Background
- Department or Location of Project: Mobility Department
- Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 2
- Number and List of bidders: one, Sunbelt Sod & Grading Company
- Award amount: $400,000
- Why the winning bid was selected: The City of Tampa Mobility Department recommends awarding this to Sunbelt Sod & Grading Company as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Sod Delivered or Delivered and Installed (SMS).
It is recommended that the City award Sod Delivered or Delivered and Installed (SMS) to Sunbelt Sod & Grading Company for use by the Mobility 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 Sunbelt Sod & Grading Company and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter.
Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that the EBO Sheltered Market Solicitation provision would apply in the bid specifications to eligible SLBE firms. Sunbelt Sod & Grading Company is a City Certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).
Petition for Review filed by Sol Fleischman, owner and applicant of the underlying decision, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the the Architectural Review Commission, ARC-26-0000097, pertaining to the property located at 842 S. Boulevard. (Review hearing to be scheduled on May 7, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.).
Supporting Documents:
Petition for Review filed by Joseph L. Fontana III and Angela Fontana, as Co-Trustees of the Joseph and Angela Family Trust, owner and applicant of the underlying decision, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the Variance Review Board, VRB-25-83, pertaining to the property located at 541 Lucerne Avenue. (Review hearing to be scheduled on May 7, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.).
Supporting Documents:
Public Hearings & Ordinances
Petition for Review filed by 704 Glen LLC/Jeffrey Sardisco, Manager, owner, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the Zoning Administrator, SU1-26-0000018, pertaining to the property located at 704 North Glen Avenue. (Review hearing to be scheduled on May 21, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.).
Supporting Documents:
(Carlson no) – An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning that alleyway located north of Swann Avenue, South of Bay Street, East of Brevard Avenue, and West of Magnolia Avenue, within the revised map of Packwoods subdivision, 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; providing for severability.
Supporting Documents:
- AERIAL VAC-25-08.PDF
- APPLICATION VAC-25-08.PDF
- PB_1PG_60.PDF
- STAMPED LEGAL – VAC-25-08.PDF
- STAFF REPORT VAC-25-0000008.PDF
- VAC-25-08 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF
- FW_ REZ 25-48 AND VAC 25-08 – CONTINUANCE REQUEST FROM NOVEMBER 13, 2025 TO JANUARY 15, 2026.PDF
- VAC 25-08 FINAL ORDINANCE.PDF
- 1-WRITTEN COMMENTS – VAC 25-08.PDF
- 2-WRITTEN COMMENTS – VAC 25-08.PDF
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET
- VAC-25-0000008 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF
- 3-WRITTEN COMMENTS – VAC-25-08.PDF
- 4-WRITTEN COMMENTS – VAC-25-08.PDF
- 5-WRITTEN COMMENTS – VAC-25-08.PDF
- 6-WRITTEN COMMENTS – VAC-25-08.PDF
- VAC_25-08_FINAL_ORDINANCE.PDF.PDF
- 7-WRITTEN COMMENTS – VAC-25-08.PDF
- 8-WRITTEN COMMENTS – VAC-25-08.PDF
- 9-WRITTEN COMMENTS – VAC-25-08.PDF
- 10-WRITTEN COMMENTS – VAC-25-08.PDF
- 11-WRITTEN COMMENTS – VAC-25-08.PDF
- 12-WRITTEN COMMENTS – VAC-25-08.PDF
- COMMISSION ON ETHICS P.O. DRAWER 15709 TALLAHASSEE FLO.PDF
- ITEM #2 SPEAKER WAIVER FORMS.PDF
(UNAN; Viera absent at vote) – An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4001 South Lynwood Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification RS-60 (Residential, Single-Family Detached) to RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family Detached).
Staff Report Details
Zoning: R → R
Future Land Use: R- 10
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.
(UNAN; Viera absent at vote) – An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 312 North Manhattan Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to RM-18 (Residential Multi-Family).
Staff Report Details
Zoning: RS-50 → 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.
Supporting Documents:
- REZ-26-15 CERTIFIED APP FINAL.PDF
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET
- REZ-26-15 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF
- REZ-26-15 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF
- REZ-26-15 CERTIFIED APP FINAL REVISED 02.09.26.PDF
- REZ-26-15 ORDINANCE.PDF
- REZ-26-15 BIE.PDF
- 1-WRITTEN COMMENTS – REZ-26-15.PDF
- 2-WRITTEN COMMENTS – REZ-26-15.PDF
- 3-WRITTEN COMMENTS – REZ-26-15.PDF
(UNAN) – An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 5215, 5301 and 5311 West Tyson 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, Multi-Family, Single-Family Attached, Retail Sales, Specialty Goods, Convenience Goods, Shopper’s Goods, and Marina).
Staff Report Details
Future Land Use: Community Mixed Use-35
Waivers:
- 1. Section 27-282.9(c)(1): Request to allow front doors of lots 1 through 20 to face the side yard along the north.
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, further modifications to the site plan must be completed by the applicant between 1st and 2nd Reading of Ordinance as stated on the revision sheet.
(UNAN) – An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 3105 East Columbus Drive and 3001, 3003, 3004, 3007 and 3010 East 15th Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RM-16 (Residential, Multi-Family) and PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Multi-Family); providing an effective date. Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Ashley East Tampa, LLC and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-25-97 for the property located at 3105 East Columbus Drive and 3001, 3003, 3004, 3007 and 3010 East 15th Avenue; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; Directing the City Clerk to file a copy of the fully executed bonus provision agreement in the official records of the City; providing an effective date. Substitute Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Ashley East Tampa, LLC and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-25-97 for the property located at 3105 East Columbus Drive and 3001, 3003, 3004, 3007 and 3010 East 15th Avenue; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; Directing the City Clerk to file a copy of the fully executed bonus provision agreement in the official records of the City; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of the ordinance).
Staff Report Details
Future Land Use: CC-35 and CMU-35
Waivers:
- 1. Section 27-283.15: To allow a 19’ x 41’ loading space in lieu of a required 12’ x 60’ loading space. 2. Section 27-283.7: To reduce the required number of overall parking spaces from 198 required to 120 provided (39% reduction). 3. Section 27-284.4.1: To reduce the percentage of retention-quality trees preserved for a non-wooded site from 50% to 30%. 4. Section 27-284.2.5(F)(1): Request to remove four (4) non-hazardous grand trees (Tree # 7, a 54” Live Oak rated C-5; Tree # 10, a 36” Live Oak rated C-5; Tree # 1, a 36” Live Oak rated C-5; and Tree # 12, a 33” Live Oak rated C-5) as shown on the two reasonable reconfiguration exhibits. 5. Section 27-284.3.3: Request to reduce minimum landscaped area for multi-family with VUA from 350 SF per unit to 194 SF per unit, subject to landscape in lieu fees at the time of permitting.
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 Natural Resources, Development Coordination and Transportation in report below. 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. These revisions will not resolve the issues of Transportation’s inconsistent finding.
Supporting Documents:
- REZ-25-97 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF
- REZ-25-97 CERTIFIED APP_REVISED.PDF
- RESO BPA – REZ25-97.PDF
- REZ-25-0000097 FINAL SITE PLAN.PDF
- BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE FORM – REZ25-97.PDF
- REZ25-97 – ORDINANCE.PDF
- 1-WRITTEN COMMENT – REZ-25-97.PDF
- REZ-25-97 CERTIFIED APP.PDF
- REZ-25-97 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET
- ITEM #6 REVISION SHEET.PDF
- REZ 25-97 BONUS PROVISION AGREEMENT (SUBSTITUTION).PDF
- REZ-25-97 SITE PLAN.PDF
- REZ-25-97 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF
Public hearing for City Council consideration of a recommended order relating to a Petition for Review for FDN 25-156 for the property located at 4312 West Laurel Street.
Background
A hearing officer conducted a review hearing on December 5, 2025, pursuant to Code Section 27-61(j)(1)(c), and filed a Recommended Order granting Petition and approving legal nonconforming use (the “Recommended Order”) with the City on December 26, 2025, pursuant to Code Section 27-61(j)(1) d.
Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET
- RESOLUTION NO. 2026-90.PDF
- EMAIL TO PARTIES FOR EXCEPTION – FDN 25-156, 4312 WEST LAUREL STREET.PDF
- 0.0 EXHIBIT TABLE OF CONTENTS.PDF
- CODE SECTION 27-43.PDF
- CODE SECTION 27-291 AND 27-297.PDF
- FDN 25-156 – POWER POINT.PDF
- FDN 25-156 REVIEW HEARING TRANSCRIPT.PDF
- PETITION FOR REVIEW OF FDN 25-156.PDF
- PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS.PDF
- RECOMMENDED ORDER FDN 25-156.PDF
- SECTION 27-61.PDF
- SECTION 27-293.PDF
(Will Not be Heard; Mis-Noticed) Review Hearing on petition for review filed by Stephen Michelini, applicant of the underlying decision, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the Zoning Administrator, SU1-25-0000059, pertaining to the property located at 2312 West Grace Street. (Said review hearing was rescheduled from January 22, 2026) Request from applicant to reschedule to April 16, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
Supporting Documents:
Administration Update.
(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution authorizing Agreements for Consultant Services in an amount not to exceed $10,000,000 between the City of Tampa and Austin Construction Group Inc., the City of Tampa and BDG Architects, PLLC, the City of Tampa and Boggs Design Partners, LLC, the City of Tampa and OutsideIN Architecture, LLC, and the City of Tampa and Veith Engineering & Business Solutions, LLC in connection with Contract 25-D-00002 Design Assistance Services and Development Consultation for CRA Commercial Pre-Development Grants.
Background
- Contractor/Firm: Austin Construction Group Inc., Boggs Design Partners, LLC, BDG Architects, PLLC, OutsideIn Architecture, LLC, and Veith Engineering & Business Solutions, LLC 3.Business Case: The design assistance services are being provided through the Tampa CRA to individual property/business owners as part of the Tampa CRA’s Pre-Development Grants as a service.
- Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Austin Construction Group Inc., Boggs Design Partners, LLC, and Veith Engineering & Business Solutions, LLC, are city-certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs).
- Sustainability and Resiliency: N/A
- Community Engagement: The firm will conduct one-on-one in-person consultations with property and business owners and CRA staff, consultations with City of Tampa Architectural Review Commission and Historic Preservation if necessary, and pre-application permitting consultation with City of Tampa Construction Services Department.
- Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Professional Architectural-Engineering Services Contract.
1.Contract Title:25-D-02001 Design Assistance Services and Development Consultation for CRA Commercial Pre-Development Grants a. Address of Project: Tampa Community Redevelopment Areas b. Number of bidders/submitters: 8 (eight) c.Names of bidders/submitters: Austin Construction Group Inc.
Boggs Design Partners, LLC BDG Architects LLP Veith Engineering & Business Solutions, LLC OutsideIN Architecture, LLC CPL Architects and Engineers, Inc.
Applied Sciences Consulting, Inc.
Masters Architectural Group 4, Inc.
d. Dollar amount: $10,000,000.00 e. Why the awardee was selected: Most qualified 5 (five) firms were selected pursuant to FS 287.055 Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA).
The goal of the Pre-Development Grant is to reduce the barriers of upfront development costs posed to owners of properties within the Tampa Community Redevelopment Areas (TCRA) by encouraging the use of design guidelines and incentivizing small to medium scale improvement projects. It is designed to increase property values by encouraging improvements that exceed the requirements of the City Code of Ordinance and spur private investment within the CRA areas.
This project provides professional engineering or architectural services for design assistance services and development consultation for Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Commercial Pre-Development Grants and associated services including, but not limited to; initial consultations, conceptual design, working designs, final design and documentation, and Engineer of Record or Architect post-design services (as needed) for permit approval.
Five (5) design teams have been selected to be engaged over the course of three (3) years to assist with a total number of approximately fifty (50) projects which will be issued as Task Orders.
b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • Three (3) years.
• Trimble Unity Construct project management software system will be utilized to optimize monitoring of schedules and costs.
(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 22-C-00011-GMP01 Fleet Maintenance Decentralization Project – 40th St. – Design-Build between the City of Tampa and the A.D. Morgan Corporation, in the amount of $16,346,274.
Background
- Contract Title: 22-C-00011 Fleet Maintenance Decentralization 40th DB a. Address of Project: 3707 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33605 b. Number of bidders/submitters: 3 c.Names of bidders/submitters: • The A.D. Morgan Corporation • Walbridge Aldinger, LLC •Wharton-Smith, Inc d. Dollar amount: $16,346,274.00 e. Why the awardee was selected: Selected Pursuant to FS 287.055 CCNA (Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act).
- Contractor/Firm: The A.D. Morgan Corporation
- Business Case: This project provides for a new Fleet Maintenance Building for the Water, Mobility, and Contract Administration Departments as is part of a city-wide Fleet Decentralization Project. This new multi-bay Fleet Maintenance Building, with associated offices, is also to be designed and built to accommodate heavy equipment vehicles.
- Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: The 24% subcontract goal for this contract was originally calculated and subsequently confirmed by the Goal Set Review Committee.
- Community Engagement: The Construction Administration Department (CAD) and Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CAD-CEI) division will assist the Firm in the communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
- 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.
5.Sustainability and Resiliency: All new construction for this project shall make the best use of all applicable and sustainable materials and methodologies to reduce operating costs.
b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • _423______ consecutive calendar days.
• The Trimble 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.
(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 $6,863,085 within the Non Ad Valorem Bonds CIP Fund – Future Debt and $451,020 within the Water Renewal & Replacement Fund for the Fleet Maintenance Decentralization – 40th Street Project.
Background
This financial resolution appropriates an additional $6,863,085 within the Non Ad Valorem Bonds CIP Fund – Future Debt for the Fleet Maintenance Decentralization – 40th Street Project. The LAM Dept. will be providing a total of $14,563,085 in Non Ad Valorem debt, of which $7,700,600 in future debt and $500,000 in Non Ad Valorem Bonds CIP fund – Series 2025 have already been appropriated, towards this project.
This financial resolution also realigns $451,020 from the Fleet Maintenance Decentralization – 40th Street Project to the Water Distribution Program Project within the Water Renewal & Replacement Fund. The Water Department will decrease their contribution towards the project from $4,308,435 to $3,857,415 in pay go funding.
The total estimated budget for this split funded project is $18,421,100.
On October 20, 2022, Resolution Number 2022-915, authorized the reimbursement of certain costs relating to the acquisition, construction, and equipping of certain capital improvements.
One of the CIP projects identified within that resolution is the Fleet Maintenance Decentralization – 40th Street project.
(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution of the City of Tampa relating to the State Revolving Fund Program; authorizing the application for a state revolving fund loan of twenty ($20) million with a fifty percent (50%) principal forgiveness provision for drinking water facilities; authorizing execution of the application by the Mayor.
Background
The City currently has two points of interconnect with Tampa Bay Water. The main point of connection is located near the northeastern part of the Water Department’s service area with maximum daily delivery capacity of about 40 million gallons. A second point of connection is in the southeastern part of the service area and is not yet a permanent point of connection as this location was installed originally as an emergency interconnect only. Based on previous hydraulic analysis performed by the City, it was clear that existing points of connection alone are not sufficient to serve the water service area if its self-supply becomes unavailable. It is one of the Water Department’s strategic goals to identify and develop an alternative solution that will enable the Water Department to continuously provide a minimum level of service to its customers during emergencies. The Water Department will complete its master plan update and identify recommended project elements for multiple, fully functioning interconnects with Tampa Bay Water. Through this effort, the Water Department can be better prepared to continuously provide critical water service to its customers even during emergencies and mitigate risks that threaten water supply security and resilience.
On December 21, 2024, the American Relief Act, 2025, was signed into law and provides disaster relief funding to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the State Revolving Fund programs, including approximately $3.0 billion for clean water and drinking water infrastructure in states impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton and the Hawai’i wildfires.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Supplemental Appropriation for Hurricanes Helen and Milton and Hawai’i Wildfires Capitalization Grant Priority List designates Project Number 2902I entitled Potable Water Interconnects Project as eligible for available funding which includes planning, design, and construction. The City must submit a State Revolving Fund loan application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to obtain such funding. The City seeks City Council approval for the Mayor to submit a loan application with the FDEP under the State Revolving Fund for project financing of $20 million, with a 50% principal forgiveness provision, such that one-half of the principal amount of the loan will not be required to be repaid by the City. The interest rate is 0% with a 2% one-time service fee. The City’s water system has sufficient net revenues to service the projected annual debt service for a term of 20 years.
TPD and Contract Administration to provide an in-person updated project status review on the Howard Avenue Evidence and Control Capital Project.
Legal staff to present on the feasibility of an ordinance on mandating an annual public safety master plan review to be done by the administration by and through an ordinance in conjunction with the applicable first responder unions’ presidents or their designees.
Legal staff to prepare an ordinance for the City of Tampa Committee on Veterans Affairs.
Staff to provide a written update on Construction Fee Study and the Land Development Fee Study.
Staff to provide a written report on the $100,000 council allocation to the Portico Housing Solutions from Housing Funds.
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