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Tampa International Airport to present a 10-minute update on the airport.
Planning Commission to provide a 15-minute presentation on the newly adopted single-member district boundaries.
Resolution approving the retirement and donation of one (1) horse “Duncan” of the Tampa Police Department Mounted Unit to Amy Bucher; execution of the Hold Harmless Agreement by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk.
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Background
The 21-year-old Dark Bay Gelding Thoroughbred-Percheron Horse known as “Duncan” with I.D. # PC 114173 will be retired from the Tampa Police Mounted Unit due to longevity. Chief Lee Bercaw and the officers of the Mounted Unit desire to donate “Duncan” to Amy Bucher for humane purposes. Such retirement would be in the best interest of all parties involved.
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Resolution accepting the donation of eleven (11) ballistic shields estimated value of $24,200, from RISE Tampa Our Police Foundation to the City of Tampa for use by the Tampa Police Department.
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Rise Tampa Our Police Foundation, Inc. desires to donate eleven (11) Ballistic Shields, estimated value at twenty-four thousand, two hundred dollars ($24,200), to the City of Tampa for use by the Tampa Police Department. The acceptance of such donation would benefit the Tampa Police Department for use in the performance of their job duties in high risk situations as a defensive cover from shots fired at officers. Entering into this agreement is determined to be in the best interest of the City of Tampa.
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Resolution approving the Instrument of Donation between the City of Tampa and RISE Tampa Our Police Foundation for the donation of one (1) horse estimated value of $7,000 to the City of Tampa for use by the Tampa Police Department Mounted Unit; authorizing execution by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and providing an effective date.
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The City of Tampa Police Department Mounted Unit would like to gratefully accept a donation of a 12 year-old gelding horse, estimated value of seven thousand dollars ($7,000) from RISE Tampa, Our Police Foundation. Acceptance of such donation would benefit the City of Tampa Police Department Mounted Unit for use in the performance of their job duties.
Entering into this agreement is determined to be in the best interest of the City of Tampa.
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A 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 $150,000 within the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Pay Go Fund for use by Logistics & Asset Management for the RISE Reconnection Center at Hanna Project.
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This resolution reallocates $150,000 from the Hanna Avenue Relocation Project to the RISE Reconnection Center at Hanna Project for use by Logistics & Asset Management within the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Pay Go Fund.
- 31400.210700.562001.1000440 $150,000 (Expenditure Decrease)
- Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Pay Go. Facilities Building/Facility Management Capital
- Project Costs. Improvements to Bldgs. Hanna Avenue Relocation Project
- 31400.210700.562001.1002995 $150,000 (Expenditure)
- Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Pay Go. Facilities Building/Facility Management Capital
- Project Costs. Improvements to Bldgs. RISE Reconnection Center at Hanna Project
- P – 1002995 O – DPW-Public Works Dept E – CTPA Improv to Bldgs T – 30 A – 100255
Background
On the May 7th Council Meeting item 39 File No. NCA26-23439 originally reallocated funds within Neighborhood & Community Affairs for the RISE Reconnection Center build-out.
Council requested to amend the project’s source of funding from the General Fund to the Hanna Avenue Relocation Project using existing budget appropriation. A new project, RISE Reconnection Center at Hanna Project, using capital project funds from the Hanna Avenue Relocation Project has been established to track the new project’s costs.
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Resolution approving a Social Action and Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida, and the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), a Florida not-for-profit corporation.
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This Resolution approves an agreement between the City of Tampa and (Museum of Science and Industry) for an amount not to exceed $31,720 "to support MOSI’s on‑site and off‑site educational programs throughout the metro area" Funds are available from General Fund Non-Departmental Social Action and Arts funding.
- 01100 220904 582521 $31,720 (Expenditure)
- General fund- Non-Departmental Agreements- (Museum of Science and Industry)
Background
The City of Tampa determined that entering into an agreement with Dream Builders Mission, Inc. will benefit residents seeking the Agency’s services. The Agency requested financial assistance, and the City approved funding not to exceed thirty‑one thousand, seven hundred twenty dollars ($31,720) to support MOSI’s on‑site and off‑site educational programs throughout the metro area. The agreement will take effect upon signing and will conclude on September 30, 2026, with no guaranteed renewal. All services must be completed by that date for payment.
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A resolution approving a social action & arts fund services agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and The Skills Center, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to increase art exposure to teens in East Tampa in an amount not to exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000).
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This Resolution approves an agreement between the City of Tampa and The Skills Center for an amount not to exceed $20,000 to increase art exposure to East Tampa teens. Funds are available from General Fund Non-Departmental Social Action and Arts funding.
- 01100 220904 582556 $20,000 (Expenditure)
- General fund- Non-Departmental Agreements- (The Skills Center)
Background
It is in the public interest of the City of Tampa (“City”) to receive services from The Skills Center (“Agency”) for residents who are desirous of such services. The City has determined that the best interests of its citizens will be served by entering into an agreement with the Agency for the furnishing of services and/or facilities provided by the Agency. The parties desire to establish the terms and conditions under which this Agreement will be implemented.
The Agency has requested assistance from the City, as provided in the SMART Form attached as an exhibit to this Agreement, in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000).
The City has reviewed this request and is approving consideration to be provided to the Agency, as outlined in section D of the Agreement, in the amount of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). The City will reimburse the Agency in an amount not to exceed twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) to increase art exposure for East Tampa teens.
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Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida approving a Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City of Tampa and Glazer Children’s Museum, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to support general operations in an amount not to exceed fourteen thousand two hundred thirty dollars ($14,230), authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.
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This Resolution approves an agreement between the City of Tampa and Glazer Children's Museum for an amount not to exceed $14,230 to support general operations. Funds are available from General Fund Non-Departmental Social Action and Arts funding.
- 01100 220904 582519 $14,230 (Expenditure)
- General fund- Non-Departmental Agreements- (Glazer Children's Museum)
Background
It is in the public interest of the City of Tampa (“City”) to receive services from Glazer Children’s Museum (“Agency”) for residents who seek such services, and the City has determined that entering into an agreement with the Agency best serves its citizens. The parties wish to establish the terms and conditions for implementing this Agreement. The Agency requested assistance in the amount of twenty‑three thousand three hundred twenty‑eight dollars ($23,328), and the City has approved funding not to exceed fourteen thousand two hundred thirty dollars ($14,230) to support general operations. The City will reimburse the Agency up to this amount, and the Agreement will begin on the Effective Date and expire on September 30, 2026, with no guaranteed renewal. All services must be completed before that date for the Agency to receive payment, and the Agreement’s terms and conditions will govern the relationship between the City and the Agency.
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Resolution authorizing Change Order No. 2 to the Grant Agreement (RES15) between the City of Tampa and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Picnic Island Nature-Based Solutions Project.
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Background
The grant agreement is to design nature-based solutions (NBS) at Picnic Island Park. Change Order No. 2 modifies the project timeline to reflect the current project schedule within the authorized Agreement period. The funding amount of $2,000,000 is unchanged from the original agreement.
Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Speak Up Tampa Bay Public Access TV, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to assure city and county residents, non-profits, and small businesses continue to enjoy access to a community media center that provides video production services, media arts training, and a voice on local cable television and the internet in an amount not to exceed seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000).
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This Resolution approves an agreement between the City of Tampa and Speak Up Tampa Bay Public Access TV for an amount not to exceed $75,000 to assure city and county residents, non-profits, and small businesses continue to enjoy access to a community media center that provides video production services, media arts training, and a voice on local cable television and the internet. Funds are available from General Fund Non-Departmental Social Action and Arts funding.
- 01100 220904 582523 $75,000 (Expenditure)
- General fund- Non-Departmental Agreements- Speak Up Tampa Bay Public Access TV
Background
The City of Tampa seeks to receive services from Speak Up Tampa Bay Public Access TV to benefit residents who use these resources. The City has determined that entering into an agreement with the Agency is in the best interest of its citizens and wishes to establish the terms and conditions for its implementation. The Agency has requested, and the City has approved, funding in the amount of seventy‑five thousand dollars ($75,000), which will reimburse the Agency for providing access to a community media center offering video production services, media arts training, and a platform on local cable television and the internet. The Agreement will take effect upon the Effective Date and expire on September 30, 2026, with no guaranteed renewal. All services must be completed by that date for the Agency to receive payment.
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Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and New Tampa Penguin Players Project, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to provide opportunity and support for artists with disabilities in the performing arts in an amount not to exceed sixty-five thousand dollars ($65,000), authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.
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This Resolution approves an agreement between the City of Tampa and New Tampa Players Penguin Project for an amount not to exceed $65,000 to provide opportunity and support for artists with disabilities in the performing arts. Funds are available from General Fund Non- Departmental Social Action and Arts funding.
- 01100 220904 582547 $65,000 (Expenditure)
- General fund- Non-Departmental Agreements- (New Tampa Players Penguin Project)
Background
It is in the public interest of the City of Tampa (“City”) to receive services from the New Tampa Penguin Players Project (“Agency”) for the residents of the City who are desirous of such services; and The City has determined that the best interests of its citizens shall be served by entering into an agreement with the Agency for the furnishing of services and/or facilities provided by the 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. The Agency has requested assistance from the City as provided for in the SMART Form attached as an exhibit to this agreement in the amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000). The City has reviewed this request and is approving consideration to be provided to the Agency as provided for in section D of the agreement in an amount not to exceed sixty-five thousand dollars ($65,000). The City shall reimburse the Agency in an amount not to exceed sixty-five thousand dollars ($65,000) to provide opportunity and support for artists with disabilities in the performing arts. The term of the agreement shall commence on the effective date and expire September 30, 2026, with no guaranteed renewal for subsequent terms. The terms and conditions provided for in the agreement will control the relationship between the City and the Agency. All services provided for under the agreement must be completed prior to September 30, 2026, for the Agency to receive the agreed-to payments as provided for in section D of the agreement. City Council affirms that it would be beneficial to the residents of the City to enter into this Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City and the Agency.
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Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and B.E.A.U.T.E. Blue Print Foundation, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to provide tutoring, mentorship, and a safe day of learning and play in an amount not to exceed fifteen thousand two hundred forty-nine dollars ($15,249), authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.
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This Resolution approves an agreement between the City of Tampa and B.E.A.U.T.E. Blueprint Foundation for an amount not to exceed $15,249 to provide tutoring, mentorship, and safe day of learning and play. Funds are available from General Fund Non-Departmental Social Action and Arts funding.
- 01100 220904 582541 $15,249 (Expenditure)
- General fund- Non-Departmental Agreements- B.E.A.U.T.E. Blueprint Foundation
Background
It is in the public interest of the City of Tampa (“City”) to receive services from the B.E.A.U.T.E. Blueprint Foundation (“Agency”) for residents who desire such services. The City has determined that the best interests of its citizens will be served by entering into an agreement with the Agency for the furnishing of services and facilities. It is the desire of the parties to establish the terms and conditions under which this agreement will be implemented.
The Agency has requested assistance from the City as provided for in the SMART Form attached as an exhibit to this agreement in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). The City has reviewed this request and is approving consideration to be provided to the Agency as detailed in section D of the agreement in an amount not to exceed fifteen thousand two hundred forty-nine dollars ($15,249). The City shall reimburse the Agency in an amount not to exceed fifteen thousand two hundred forty-nine dollars ($15,249). The term of the agreement shall commence on the effective date and expire on September 30, 2026, with no guaranteed renewal for subsequent terms. The terms and conditions outlined in the agreement will control the relationship between the City and the Agency. All services under the agreement must be completed prior to September 30, 2026, for the Agency to receive the approved payments as provided in section D. City Council affirms that entering into this Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement is beneficial to residents of the City.
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Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving a Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement with American Gold Star Mothers, a Florida not-for-profit organization.
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This Resolution approves an agreement between the City of Tampa and American Gold Star Mothers for an amount not to exceed $12,000 to provide support to help reduce the costs associated with the organization’s convention and veterans service project. Funds are available from General Fund Non-Departmental Social Action and Arts funding.
- 01100 220904 582572 $12,000 (Expenditure)
- General fund- Non-Departmental Agreements- American Gold Star Mothers
Background
It is in the public interest of the City of Tampa (“City”) to receive services from the American Gold Star Mothers (“Agency”) for residents who desire such services. The City has determined that the best interests of its citizens are served by entering into an agreement with the Agency for the provision of its services and/or facilities. The parties wish to establish the terms and conditions under which this agreement will be implemented. The Agency requested assistance from the City in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), as outlined in the SMART Form attached as an exhibit to the agreement. The City reviewed this request and approved consideration for the Agency in an amount not to exceed twelve thousand dollars ($12,000), as provided in section D of the agreement. The City will reimburse the Agency up to twelve thousand dollars ($12,000) to help minimize the cost of the convention and Veterans Service Project. The term of the agreement will begin on the effective date and end on September 30, 2026, with no guaranteed renewal. The terms and conditions stated in the agreement will govern the relationship between the City and the Agency. All services must be completed before September 30, 2026, for the Agency to receive the agreed-upon payments as outlined in section D. The City Council affirms that entering into this Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement will benefit the residents of the City.
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Resolution approving a social action & arts fund services agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Workforce Development Partners, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to provide life-changing opportunities for youth and adults while helping companies grow and providing an economic catalyst for communities, in an amount not to exceed fifteen thousand, two hundred and forty-nine dollars ($15,249).
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This Resolution approves an agreement between the City of Tampa and Workforce Development Partners for an amount not to exceed $15,249 for the purpose of creating life‑changing opportunities for youth and adults, helping companies grow, and providing an economic catalyst for communities. Funds are available from General Fund Non- Departmental Social Action and Arts funding.
- 01100 220904 582589 $15,249 (Expenditure)
- General fund- Non-Departmental Agreements- Workforce Development Partners
Background
It is in the public interest of the City of Tampa (“City”) to receive services from Workforce Development Partners (“Agency”) for residents of the City who are desirous of such services; and it has been determined that the best interests of the City’s citizens will be served by entering into an agreement with the Agency for the furnishing of services and/or facilities provided by the Agency; and it is the desire of the parties to establish the terms and conditions under which this agreement shall be implemented; and the Agency has requested assistance from the City as provided for in the SMART Form attached as an exhibit to this agreement in the amount of twenty‑four thousand nine‑hundred ninety‑nine dollars ($24,999); and the City has reviewed this request and is approving consideration to be provided to the Agency as stated in section D of the agreement in an amount not to exceed fifteen thousand two hundred forty‑nine dollars ($15,249); and the City shall reimburse the Agency in an amount not to exceed fifteen thousand two hundred forty‑nine dollars ($15,249) for the purpose of creating life‑changing opportunities for youth and adults, helping companies grow, and providing an economic catalyst for communities; and the term of the agreement shall commence on the effective date and expire on September 30, 2026, with no guaranteed renewal for subsequent terms; and the terms and conditions of the agreement shall control the relationship between the City and the Agency; and all services provided under the agreement must be completed prior to September 30, 2026, for the Agency to receive payment as provided in section D; and City Council affirms that it would be beneficial to the residents of the City to enter into this Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City and the Agency.
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 $362,435 within the General Fund for use by the Tampa Convention Center for repair and maintenance.
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Financial impact
This financial resolution reallocates $362,435 within the General Fund for use by the Tampa Convention Center for repair and maintenance.
- 01100.213600.564000 ($294,318) (Expenditure Decrease)
- General Fund. Convention Center Repair and Maintenance. Machinery and Equipment
- 01100.212800.564000 ($68,117) (Expenditure Decrease)
- General Fund. Convention Center Business Operations. Machinery and Equipment
- 01100.213600.546000 $244,385 (Expenditure Increase)
- General Fund. Convention Center Repair and Maintenance. Repair and Maintenance
- 01100.212800.546000 $68,117 (Expenditure Increase)
- General Fund. Convention Center Business Operations. Repair and Maintenance
Background
The Convention Center and Tourism Department is reallocating $362,435 in Operating Capital funds to Operating to address immediate repair and maintenance needs for Platt Street drainage and roof repairs. Each project addresses preventative maintenance and existing damage to cast iron sanitary lines and multiple roof sections.
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(Part 1 of 2) (See item 17) Resolution approving an interlocal agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Hillsborough County to accept a Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) grant for the purchase and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment at the new Fair Oaks Recreation Complex; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. (Part 1 of 2).
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This resolution approves an interlocal agreement between the City and Hillsborough County for an amount not to exceed $500,000 to fund the purchase and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment within the Parks & Recreation Grants Capital Projects Fund for use by the East Tampa Recreational Complex project.
- 30415.225800.337101.0000.1001937 $500,000 (Revenue Increase)
- Parks & Recreation Grants Capital Projects Fund. Parks Capital Project Management.
- Hillsborough County. East Tampa Recreational Complex project
Background
Section 163.101, Florida Statutes, permits local governments entities to cooperate with other governmental entities to utilize its resources to provide services and facilities to maximize the benefits to their respective communities. The City of Tampa (“City”) owns a 10.5-acre park named Fair Oaks Recreation Complex located at 5019 N. 34th St., Tampa FL 33610; and the City has upgraded the Fair Oaks Recreation Complex to provide for a new 33,000 square foot multi-purpose community center featuring a distinct senior center, new walking trails, a synthetic turf field, splash pad, playground, pickleball and basketball courts, picnic shelters and event spaces (“the Facility”). The Facility will also be utilized by residents from both the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Hillsborough County (“County”) and the City has requested Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) of County funds for purchase and installation of the New Fair Oaks Recreation Complex Building – Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) (“the Project”). Such costs and the funding thereof are found to be public purposes and in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the County and the City. City Council does hereby affirm that it would be beneficial to the residents of the City to enter into this Interlocal Agreement between the City and the County.
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(Part 2 of 2) (See item 16) 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 a $500,000 Hillsborough County interlocal agreement within the Parks & Recreation Grants Capital Projects Fund for use by the East Tampa Recreational Complex project.
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This financial resolution appropriates $500,000 of anticipated revenue from the Hillsborough County interlocal agreement within the Parks & Recreation Grants Capital Projects Fund for use by the East Tampa Recreational Complex project.
- 30415.225800.337101.0000.1001937 $500,000 (Revenue Increase)
- Parks & Recreation Grants Capital Projects Fund. Parks Capital Project Management.
- Hillsborough County. East Tampa Recreational Complex project
- 30415.225800.563001.0000.1001937 $500,000 (Expenditure Increase)
- Parks & Recreation Grants Capital Projects Fund. Parks Capital Project Management. Improv
- Other Than Bldgs. East Tampa Recreational Complex project
- P: 1001937 O: P&R – Parks & Recreation Dept. E: CTPA Improv Other Than Bldgs T: 30 A:
- 100612
Background
The City is entering into an interlocal agreement with Hillsborough County for a $500,000 grant to support the purchase and installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment. This financial resolution appropriates the $500,000 within the Parks & Recreation Grants Capital Projects Fund for use by the East Tampa Recreational Complex project, including related project costs.
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CH 28 Special Event Permit: Shriner’s International Parade- Nuccio Pkwy, 7th Ave, 8th Ave- July 14, 2026.
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CH 28 Special Events Permit: Tampa Pig Jig- Laurel Street (between Doyle and Boulevard) and Green Street- October 17, 2026.
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Resolution approving the purchase under Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. BCSO 22-27-1.0 of One (1) Ford F-550 with Stellar 30K Crane Body from Duval Ford, LLC in the total amount of $246,874.62 for use by the Water Department.
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This Resolution approves the purchase of One (1) Ford F-550 with Stellar 30K Crane Body from Duval Ford, LLC under Bradford County Sheriff's Office Contract No. BCSO 22-27-1.0 and provides $246,874.62 for use by the Water Department within the Water Operations Fund.
- 40400. 245600. 564001 $246,874.62 FY2026 (Estimated
- Expenditure)
- Water Operations | Water Distribution Support Operations | Transp Equip
Background
It is recommended that the City purchase under the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. BCSO 22-27-1.0, Automotive Pursuit Vehicles, Light Trucks and SUV’s Medium Duty Vehicles and Equipment. This cooperative contract was competitively sourced with (3) three proposals received by the leading agency. In comparing the prices with the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. BCSO 22-27-1.0, Automotive Pursuit Vehicles, Light Trucks and SUV’s Medium Duty Vehicles and Equipment, for the Ford F-550 with Stellar 30K Crane Body to the open market, the cost is $254,767.60. The City saves $7,892.98 by purchasing One (1) Ford F-550 with Stellar 30K Crane Body from the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. BCSO 22-27-1.0, Automotive Pursuit Vehicles, Light Trucks and SUV’s Medium Duty Vehicles and Equipment.
Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. BCSO 22-27-1.0, Automotive Pursuit Vehicles, Light Trucks and SUV’s Medium Duty Vehicles and Equipment.
Resolution approving the purchase under Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. BCSO 22-27-1.0 of Six (6) Ford F-350 Regular Cab Chassis with Fiberglass Utility Body Vehicles from Duval Ford, LLC in the total amount of $548,032.74 for use by the Wastewater Department.
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This resolution approves the purchase of Six (6) Ford F-350 Regular Cab Chassis with Fiberglass Utility Body Vehicles from Duval Ford, LLC under Bradford County Sheriff's Office Contract No. BCSO 22-27-1.0 and provides $548,032.74 for use by the Wastewater Department within the Wastewater Operations Fund.
- 41000.244300.564001 $548,032.74 FY2026 (Estimated Expenditure)
- Wastewater Operations Fund. Wastewater Department. Transp Equip
Background
It is recommended that the City purchase under the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. BCSO 22-27-1.0, Automotive Pursuit Vehicles, Light Trucks and SUV’s Medium Duty Vehicles and Equipment. This cooperative contract was competitively sourced with (3) three proposals received by the leading agency. In comparing the prices with the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. BCSO 22-27-1.0, Automotive Pursuit Vehicles, Light Trucks and SUV’s Medium Duty Vehicles and Equipment, for a Ford F-350 Regular Cab Chassis with Fiberglass Utility Body Vehicle to the open market, the cost is $97,363.94 each for a total cost of six (6) for $584,183.64. The City saves $6,025.15 per unit for total savings of $36,150.90 for six (6) by purchasing from the Bradford County Sheriff Office Contract No. BCSO 22-27-1.0, Automotive Pursuit Vehicles, Light Trucks and SUV’s Medium Duty Vehicles and Equipment contract.
There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. BCSO 22-27-1.0, Automotive Pursuit Vehicles, Light Trucks and SUV’s Medium Duty Vehicles and Equipment.
Resolution approving the purchase under Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. BCSO 22-27-1.0 of One (1) Ford F-550 Regular Cab Chassis with Autocrane Body from Duval Ford, LLC in the total amount of $259,074.01 for use by the Wastewater Department.
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This Resolution approves the purchase of One (1) Ford F-550 Regular Cab Chassis with Autocrane Body from Duval Ford, LLC under Bradford County Sheriff's Office Contract No. BCSO 22-27-1.0 and provides $259,074.01 for use by the Wastewater Department within the Wastewater Operations Fund.
- 41000.244300.564001 $259,074.01 FY2026 (Estimated Expenditure)
- Wastewater Operations Fund. Wastewater Department. Transp Equip
Background
It is recommended that the City purchase under the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. BCSO 22-27-1.0, Automotive Pursuit Vehicles, Light Trucks and SUV’s Medium Duty Vehicles and Equipment. This cooperative contract was competitively sourced with (3) three proposals received by the leading agency. In comparing the prices with the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. BCSO 22-27-1.0, Automotive Pursuit Vehicles, Light Trucks and SUV’s Medium Duty Vehicles and Equipment, for a Ford F-550 Regular Cab Chassis with Autocrane Body Vehicle to the open market, the cost is $267,219.26. The City saves $8,145.25 by purchasing from the Bradford County Sheriff Office Contract No. BCSO 22-27-1.0, Automotive Pursuit Vehicles, Light Trucks and SUV’s a Medium Duty Vehicles and Equipment contract.
There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office Contract No. BCSO 22-27-1.0, Automotive Pursuit Vehicles, Light Trucks and SUV’s Medium Duty Vehicles and Equipment.
Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving an Order Form to the Master License and Services Agreement between the City of Tampa and e-Builder, Inc., for the continuation of the Trimble Managed Services Resources to support the day-to-day roll-out activities of the e-Builder Construction Management System in the total estimated amount of $300,000.
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That this Resolution approves an Order Form to the Master License and Services Agreement between the City of Tampa and e-Builder, Inc., for the continuation of Trimble Managed Services Resources, in the total estimated amount of $300,000 subject to annual appropriation of funding, for use by the Contract Administration Department and Technology & Innovation Department within the General Fund.
- 01100.212700.531002 $150,000 FY2026 (Estimated Expenditure)
- General Fund. Contract Administration. Other Professional Services
- 01100.212700.531002 $150,000 FY2027 (Estimated Expenditure) subject to annual
- appropriation
- General Fund. Contract Administration. Other Professional Services
Background
On November 19, 2020, the City of Tampa entered into a Master License and Services Agreement (“Agreement”) with e-Builder, Inc. for the provision of a Construction Management System for a five-year term which renews automatically thereafter. The Agreement has been amended four times to provide for additional professional services for data migration, restructuring of the final payment milestones to the implementation services, to assist the City in support of the day-to-day roll-out of e-Builder Construction Management System, and to provide a single sign-on, data warehouse add-on application and to renew for another 5 years.
It is recommended that the City of Tampa and e-Builder, Inc. enter into an Order Form to the Agreement to provide for additional professional services for Trimble managed services resources which include e-Builder enterprise administration, training and education, data analysis, process improvement and process roll-outs in the total estimated amount of $300,000.
Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under Master License and Services Agreement.
Resolution approving a Design-Build Services Agreement with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP-2) for Contract 23-C-00014-GMP02 Athletic Field Citywide Lighting Design-Build between the City of Tampa and Himes Electric Company, Inc., in the amount of $2,253,509.50.
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This Resolution provides funding for a GMP-2 Agreement for design-build services in the total amount of $2,253,509.50 within the CIT Program 6 FY22-FY26 Capital Projects Fund for use by the Athletic Field Lighting Citywide project.
- 30211.225800.560005.1002401 $2,253,509.50 (Expenditure
- Increase)
- CIT Program 6 FY22-FY26 Capital Projects Fund.P & R Dept.Capital Prof Svcs. Athletic Field
- Lighting Citywide project.
- P: 1002401 O: P & R Dept E: CTPA Capital Prof Svcs T: 31 A: 100196
Background
- Contract Title: 23-C-00014-GMP02 Athletic Field Lighting Design-Build a. Address of Project: Multiple Locations City-Wide b. Dollar amount: $ 2,253,509.50 c. Why the awardee was selected: Most qualified firm was selected to FS 287.055 Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA)
- Contractor/Firm: Himes Electric Company, Inc.
- Business Case: This lighting project, at multiple city athletic fields maintains and improves the quality and longevity of the current lighting system in operation.
- Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: The 13.3% subcontract goal for this contract was originally calculated and subsequently confirmed by the Goal Set Review Committee.
- 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.
- Community Engagement: The Contract Administration Department (CAD) and Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CEI) division will assist the Contractor 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.
GMP-1 was entered into to maintain and improve the quality and longevity of the current lighting system at Rowlett Park, Calvin Taylor Park, and Himes Avenue Sports Complex.
GMP-2 is to maintain and improve the quality and longevity of the current lighting system at American Legion Park, Gadsden Park, and Perio & Albany Park.
b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • _220______ 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.
Resolution accepting the proposal of AJ General Construction Services, Inc. pertaining to Contract 25-C-00041 FY25 – Stormwater Improvement Projects (Clark, Annona and Woodmere), in the amount of $1,781,644.85; authorizing the Mayo of the City of Tampa to execute said Contract on behalf of the City of Tampa.
Item details
Financial impact
This Resolution provides funding in the amount of $1,781,644.85 for use by the Mobility Department for the FY25 – Stormwater Improvement Projects (Clark, Annona and Woodmere) from within the Stormwater Improvement Assessment Capital Fund and the Red Light Camera Program Fund.
- 31700.241800.563000.1002374 $1,483,064.20 (Expenditure)
- Stormwater Improvement Assessment Capital Fund. Stormwater Division. Infrastructure.
- Stormwater Annual Contract
- P: 1002374
- O: MOB-Mobility Dept.
- E: CTPA Infrastructure
- T: 30
- A: 100256
- 31400.243000.563001.1000576 $298,580.65 (Expenditure)
- Red Light Camera Program. Transportation Division. Improv Other Than Bldgs. Red Light
- Camera Program
- P: 1000576
- O: TRNS-Transportation Dept
- E: CTPA Capital
- T: 30
- A: 100182
Background
- Contract Title: 25-C-00041 FY25 Annual Stormwater Projects (Clark, Annona and Woodmere) a. Address of Project: Clark Avenue from Fair Oaks Avenue to Lawn Avenue, N 17th Street from Linebaugh Avenue to E Annona Avenue, and dead ends at W Woodmere Road, W Azeele Street and S Lois Avenue b. Number of bidders/submitters: 11 c. Names of bidders/submitters:
- AJ General Construction Services, Inc.
- Underground Advantage LLC
- CMG Pipelines, Inc
- EZ Contracting LLC
- DB Civil Construction, LLC
- Harris-McBurney Company
- Keystone Excavators, Inc.
- American Design Engineering Construction Inc.
- Austin Construction Group, Inc
- Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc.
- Cathcart Construction Company – Florida, LLC d. Dollar amount: $1,781,644.85 e. Why the awardee was selected: Project was competitively bid with the selection of the apparent low bidder.
- Contractor/Firm: AJ General Construction Services, Inc.
- Business Case: Project provides for three – Clark, Annona and Woodmere – small stormwater projects with various pipe sizes ranging from 15 to 30 inch in diameter stormwater pipe, roadway improvements with misc. 2” watermain offset and sanitary manhole adjustment tops.
- Sustainability and Resiliency: N/A
- Community Engagement: N/A
- Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Bid project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.
4.Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: The awardee, AJ General Construction Services, Inc., is a certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).
b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 480 consecutive calendar days • The Timble project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.
Supporting Documents:
Resolution approving Work Order 30, under Contract 25-D-17030, in the amount of $119,980 to DRMP, Inc. for professional services in connection with South Himes Avenue Water Main Replacement; authorizing issuance of said Work Order by the Contract Administration Department.
Item details
Financial impact
This Resolution provides $119,980 for use by the Water Department for the Citywide Water Main Replacement Project from within the Water Renewal and Replacement Fund.
- 40700.244600.563001.1001206 – $119,980 (Expenditure)
- Water Renewal and Replacement Fund. Water Department. Improvements Other than Bldgs.
- Citywide Water Main Replacement
- P: 1001206 O: WTR-Water Dept E: CTPA Improvements Other than Bldgs T: 30 A:100453
Background
- Contract Title: South Himes Water Main Replacement a. Address of Project: S. Himes Avenue W. Swann Avenue south to W. Neptune St and along Jean Circle from S. Himes Avenue to S. Golf View Street b. Number of bidders/submitters: N/A c. Names of bidders/submitters: N/A d. Dollar amount: $119,980 e. Why the awardee was selected: This is part of a joint project with Mobility – Stormwater Division of which DRMP will be the Engineer of Record.
- Contractor/Firm: DRMP, Inc.
- Business Case: Project provides for the design of the replacement and upgrades to existing potable water mains within the project corridor. Services to include the update and finalization of the potable water main design using prior 90% plans as a basis, preparation of construction documents, bidding assistance, and utility coordination support.
- Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: This award was made through the Work Order Agreement. Goals were not prescribed in this work order; however, it did not preclude participation.
- Sustainability and Resiliency: The replacement and upgrade of existing potable water mains will allow for improved water quality to the residence in the corridor.
- Community Engagement: N/A
- Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is an A/E Work Order project.
b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 270 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.
Supporting Documents:
Resolution approving Work Order 14, under Contract 25-D-25214, in the amount of $189,957 to McKim & Creed, Inc. for professional services in connection with Field Engineering and Construction Phases Services for Stormwater Pump Stations; authorizing issuance of said Work Order by the Contract Administration Department.
Item details
Financial impact
This Resolution provides $189,957 for use by the Mobility Department for the Field Engineering and Construction Phases Services for Stormwater Pump Stations Project from within the CIT Series 2016 Bonds Capital Projects Fund.
- 30250.241800.560005.1002806 $189,957 (Expenditure)
- CIT Series 2016 Bonds Capital Projects Fund. Stormwater Department. Professional
- Services Capital. Pump Station Resiliency Upgrades
- P: 1002806
- O: MOB-Mobility Dept
- E: CTPA Professional Svcs Capital
- T: 31
- A: 100192
Background
- Contract Title: Field Engineering and Construction Phase Services to Stormwater Pump Stations a. Address of Project: Existing stormwater pumping stations at Alline Avenue, Eastridge, Robles Park and North Tampa Closed Basin, El Portal, 45th Street, Copland Park, and the new stormwater pump station known as Lantana PS.
- Contractor/Firm: McKim & Creed, Inc.
- Business Case: Firm to provide additional permitting assistance, bidding and construction phase services for the modifications to stormwater infrastructure at four stormwater pumping stations: Alline Avenue, Eastridge, Robles Park and North Tampa Closed Basin. Firm to provide professional electrical and instrumentation engineering design, bidding support and construction phase services for the modifications to the stormwater infrastructure at three stormwater pumping stations: El Portal, 45th Street, Copland Park, and for the new construction of a stormwater pump station known as Lantana PS. These services are to support City staff providing in-house design of the remaining improvements at these locations.
- Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: This award was made through the Work Order Agreement. Goals were not prescribed in this work order; however, it did not preclude participation.
- Sustainability and Resiliency: The purpose of improvements is to provide additional resiliency and reliability to the system.
- Community Engagement: N/A
- 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.
b. Number of bidders/submitters: N/A c. Names of bidders/submitters: N/A d. Dollar amount: $189,957 e. Why the awardee was selected: The firm has been assigned the sites based on prior planning and design work performed at the sites, thereby having the proper experience, history, and expertise to efficiently execute the work.
b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 540 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.
Supporting Documents:
Resolution authorizing Change Order 1 for Contract 24-C-00039 Manhattan Ave. Stormwater Improvements (Vasconia ST. to Opispo St.) – Phase 1, between the City of Tampa Cathcart Construction Company – Florida, LLC: authorizing execution said Change Order by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.
Item details
Background
- Contract Title: 24-C-00039 Manhattan Vasconia to Bay-to-Bay Flooding Relief – Phase 1 a. Address of Project: N/A b. Number of bidders/submitters: N/A c. Names of bidders/submitters: N/A d. Dollar amount: $0 e. Why the awardee was selected: Project was competitively bid with the selection of the apparent low bidder.
- Contractor/Firm: Cathcart Construction Company – Florida, LLC
- Business Case: Project provides for various stormwater pipe installations from size 18” to 54”, roadway improvements, water upgrades and sanitary lateral tie-ins.
- Sustainability and Resiliency: This will be phase 1 of 2 to improve stormwater flooding along Manhattan Avenue.
- Community Engagement: N/A
- Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Bid project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.
This Change Order 1 provides for the addition of the following provisions: Clean Air Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act; Debarment and Suspension; Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment; procurement of recovered materials; extension of contract by 17 calendar days for the scheduling of water main shutdown; and time extension of 80 calendar days for development of a maintenance of traffic plan.
4.Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: This change order is related to an extension of the contract; no EBO overlay applies other than the goal set of 25.38%.
b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 97 consecutive calendar days.
• The e-Builder project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.
The contract modification adds several Federal contract clauses that are required when the City enters into a grant agreement with the Federal Government. Council approved a grant agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a Community Grant (Agreement 06D00626) for Federal Assistance of $959,752. Council approved the grant agreement on March 26, 2026, via Resolution Number 2026-225. The grant does not require a local match.
(Part 1 of 2) (See item 31) Resolution authorizing Change Order 1 to Contract 21-C-00017 Beach Park Stormwater Improvements, between the City of Tampa and PCS Civil, Inc., in the amount of $465,267.99; authorizing execution of said Change Order by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.
Item details
Financial impact
This Resolution authorizes Change Order 1 between the City of Tampa and PCS Civil, Inc. in the amount of $467,267.99, for use by the Mobility Department within the Stormwater Improvement Assessment Capital Projects Fund.
- 31700. 241800. 563000. 1001587 $465,267.99 (Expenditure)
- Stormwater Improvement Assessment Capital Projects Fund. Stormwater Division.
- Infrastructure. Beach Park Drainage Improvements
- P: 1001587
- O: TSS
- E: CTPA Infrastructure
- T: 30
- A: 100256
Background
- Contract Title: 21-C-00017 Beach Park Stormwater Improvements a. Address of Project: Beach Park neighborhood b. Number of bidders/submitters: N/A c. Names of bidders/submitters: N/A d. Dollar amount: $465,267.99 e. Why the awardee was selected: Project was competitively bid with the selection of the apparent low bidder.
- Contractor/Firm: PCS Civil LLC
- Business Case: Project provides for the construction of approximately 700LF of various 24-inch and 19×24-inch RCP, 150LF of jack and bore including inlets, manholes, watermain offset, stormwater/wastewater conflict manhole, types B and D curb, concrete sidewalks, driveways, sodding, root pruning, and maintenance of traffic. The existing low-lying area along S. Paloma Place pipe is undersized and there are currently insufficient pipes to drain this location and alleviate flooding. The existing stormwater pipes that currently are in service will remain and allow secondary relief.
- Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: PCS Civil LLC, the prime contractor, is utilizing two (2) City of Tampa-certified firms for subcontracting.
- Sustainability and Resiliency: N/A
- Community Engagement: N/A
- Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Bid/Construction project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.
This Change Order 1 provides for additional costs for unforeseen conflicts during the life of the project for the completion of construction.
b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 0 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 30) 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 $410,000 from the Neptune Way Improvements Project to the Beach Park Improvements Project within the Stormwater Improvement Assessment Capital Fund.
Item details
Financial impact
This financial resolution reallocates $410,000 from the Neptune Way Improvements Project to the Beach Park Drainage Improvements Project within the Stormwater Improvement Assessment Capital Fund for use by the Stormwater Department.
- 31700. 241800. 563000. 1001587 $410,000 (Expenditure Increase)
- Stormwater Improvement Assessment Capital Projects Fund. Stormwater Division.
- Infrastructure. Beach Park Drainage Improvements
- P: 1001587
- O: TSS-Transportation Stormwater Dept
- E: CTPA Infrastructure
- T: 30
- A: 100256
- 31700. 241800. 563000. 1001949 $410,000 (Expenditure Decrease)
- Stormwater Improvement Assessment Capital Projects Fund. Stormwater Division.
- Infrastructure. Neptune Way Improvements
- P: 1001949
- O: TSS-Transportation Stormwater Dept
- E: CTPA Infrastructure
- T: 30
- A: 100256
Background
This financial resolution reallocates $410,000 from the Neptune Way Improvements Project to the Beach Park Drainage Improvements Project within the Stormwater Improvement Assessment Capital Fund for use by the Stormwater Department.
Supporting Documents:
Resolution approving the renewal of an Assignment Agreement between the City of Tampa and Forvis Mazars, LLP, in accordance with the prices, terms and conditions of the original agreement entered into with MSL, P.A., for the provision of External Auditing Services in the estimated amount of $214,000 for use by the Revenue and Finance Department.
Item details
Financial impact
This Resolution renews the Assignment Agreement between the City and Forvis Mazars, LLP for the provision of External Auditing Services and provides an estimated amount of $214,000 over a 12-month term, subject to annual appropriation, for use by the Revenue and Finance Department and shall be controlled by requisition.
- Controlled by requisition $124,831 FY2026 (Estimated Expenditure)
- Controlled by requisition $89,169 FY2027 (Estimated Expenditure) subject to annual
- appropriation
Background
It is recommended that the City renew its existing agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP for the provision of External Auditing Services for use by the Revenue of Finance Department for an additional (1) one-year term. The existing agreement was made on December 2021. This agreement is in its first renewal term: which was extended to March 2026 per the RFP section 11.2.1 Supplemental Unilateral Renewal Periods.
Forvis Mazars, LLP provides excellent service, quality of product and performance. The Revenue and Finance Department has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the agreement for an additional (1) one-year term. Forvis Mazars, LLP has agreed to renew External Auditing Services.
This agreement was made through the Request for Proposal process. Proposers were eligible to earn up to 20 points (out of a possible 100) for EBO participation.
Resolution approving a Second Amendment to the agreement for limited legal services between the City of Tampa and Brown Law and Consulting, PLLC, which provided for a legal advisor and project manager for the City of Tampa to facilitate compliance and reporting associated with the Consent Decree in United States of America v. City of Tampa, Case No. 8:23-CV-02934-KKN-AAS; to extend the term of the agreement for an additional one year and to increase the not-to-exceed amount to $55,000.
Item details
Financial impact
This resolution approves an agreement for legal services between the City of Tampa and Brown Law and Consulting, PLLC, for an amount not to exceed $55,000, over a two year term, subject to annual appropriation, for use by the Human Resources & Talent Development Department within the General Fund.
- 01100.219200.531002 $27,500.00 FY2026 (Estimated Expenditure)
- General Fund. Human Resources Employee Relations. Other-Professional Services
- 01100.219200.531002 $27,500.00 FY2027 (Estimated Expenditure), subject to annual
- appropriation
- General Fund. Human Resources Employee Relations. Other-Professional Services
Background
City Council approved a settlement on December 21, 2023, by Resolution No. 2023-1321 in the federal case United States of America v. City of Tampa, concerning alleged discrimination in the City’s implementation of its 2017 parental leave policy. It was determined that Brown Law and Consulting, PLLC could provide the specialized services needed to act as legal advisor and project manager for the required compliance actions under the settlement. On April 4, 2024, through Resolution 2024-295, City Council approved a one‑year agreement with the firm for an amount not to exceed $25,000. On April 3, 2025, through Resolution2025-313, City Council approved the First Amendment, extending the agreement to a two‑year term ending September 30, 2026, and increasing the not‑to‑exceed amount to $45,000. Because the complexity of the services will exceed the three‑year period and fee estimate.
Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET
- RESO & AGMT – SECOND (2ND) AMENDMENT TO THE BROWN LAW AND CONSULTING.PDF
- NOTICE TO PROCEED – BROWN LAW AND CONSULTING, PLLC – 1ST AMENDED – RESO 2025-313 – AGMT FOR LIMITED LEGAL SERVICES.PDF
- RESO 2024-294 – AGMT FOR LIMITED LEGAL SERVICES – BROWN LAW AND CONSULTING, PLLC.PDF.PDF
File No F26-23862 Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L. for the provision of legal services in the practice areas of signage, zoning and land use, and miscellaneous governmental matters as may be reasonably required by the City Attorney, ending September 30, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for each fiscal year, authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the city of Tampa.
Item details
Financial impact
This resolution approves an agreement authorizing up to $200,000 per fiscal year, for a potential total of $800,000, subject to annual appropriations, between the City of Tampa and Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L. for legal services in signage, zoning and land use, and miscellaneous governmental matters for the use by the City Attorney Department within the General Fund.
- 01100.211100.531002 $200,000 (Expenditure) FY2026
- General Fund. City Attorney Department. Other Professional Services
- 01100.211100.531002 $200,000 (Expenditure) FY2027, Subject to annual appropriation
- General Fund. City Attorney Department. Other Professional Services
- 01100.211100.531002 $200,000 (Expenditure) FY2028, Subject to annual appropriation
- General Fund. City Attorney Department. Other Professional Services
- 01100.211100.531002 $200,000 (Expenditure) FY2029, Subject to annual appropriation
- General Fund. City Attorney Department. Other Professional Services
Background
The City is in need of legal services in the areas of signage, zoning and land use, and miscellaneous governmental legal services. The firm Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L., is uniquely qualified to provide legal services to the City in the areas of signage, and zoning and land use.
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 $5,000 within the General Fund to provide for a contribution to Elevate Tampa Bay within the Social Action and Arts Funding (SAAF).
Item details
Financial impact
This Resolution reappropriates the FY2025 contribution to Elevate Tampa Bay in the amount of $5,000. Funding is available within the General Fund Non-Department use of assigned fund balance.
- 01100 220900 369939 $5,000 (Revenue Increase)
- General Fund – Non Department Assigned Use of Fund Balance
- 01100 220905 582569 $5,000 (Expenditure)
- General Fund – Non Department Social Action and Arts Funding – Elevate Tampa Bay
- Contribution
Background
During FY2025, City Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson requested the City provide a contribution to Elevate Tampa Bay in the amount of $5,000. In response, Resolution 2025-272 appropriating funds for the contribution was passed and adopted by City Council on March 27, 2025 (File No. F25-12739).
However, payment was not made to the organization during the fiscal year and funding lapsed to fund balance at FY2025 fiscal year-end. Elevate Tampa Bay recently met with Councilwoman Young and inquired about the contribution that was never received.
This financial resolution restores the $5,000 contribution originally authorized by City Council via Resolution 2025-272. Funds for this purpose is available from General Fund use of assigned fund balance.
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 $650,000 from the Small Neighborhood Parks Project to the Gandy Park South and A.J. Palonis Park Improvements Project within the Private Donations Capital Projects Fund.
Item details
Financial impact
This financial resolution realigns $650,000 from Small Neighborhood Parks to Gandy Park South and A.J. Palonis Park Improvements projects within the Private Donations Capital Projects Fund.
- 30800.225800.563000.1002216 $650,000 (Expenditure Decrease)
- Private Donations Capital Projects Fund. Parks Capital Project Management. Infrastructure.
- Small Neighborhood Parks project
- 30800.225800.563000.1002293 $650,000 (Expenditure Increase)
- Private Donations Capital Projects Fund. Parks Capital Project Management. Infrastructure.
- Gandy Park South and A.J. Palonis Park Improvements project
- P: 1002293 O: P&R E: CTPA Infrastructure. T: 30 Contract: 100181
Background
During the April 16, 2026, Council meeting, the following motion was made and carried unanimously: Motion: (Carlson-Viera) That Council reallocates $650k to Project 1002293, Gandy Park South and A.J. Palonis Park. (Agenda Item 65) This financial resolution realigns $650,000 from the Small Neighborhood Parks project to the Gandy Park South and A.J. Palonis Park Improvements projects within the Private Donations Capital Projects Fund.
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 an additional $78,000 within the General Fund increasing the Fiscal Year 2026 contribution to Feeding Tampa Bay within the Social Action and Arts Funding (SAAF).
Item details
Financial impact
This resolution increases the FY2026 contribution to Feeding Tampa Bay by $78,000, from $122,000 to $200,000. Funding is available within the General Fund from Neighborhood & Community Affairs operating accounts.
- 01100.220320.546002 $78,000 (Expenditure decrease)
- General Fund. Neighborhood & Community Affairs. Computers Repair and Maintenance
- 01100 220904 582536 $78,000 (Expenditure increase)
- General Fund – Non-Department Social Action and Arts Funding – Feeding Tampa Bay
- Contribution
Background
This resolution increases the FY2026 contribution to Feeding Tampa Bay by $78,000, from $122,000 to $200,000. Funding is available within the General Fund from Neighborhood & Community Affairs operating accounts.
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.
Item details
Financial impact
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 within the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Grant Fund.
- 12215.218700.331505 – $44,151.92 (Revenue Increase)
- HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Grant.DGM Housing and Community
- Development HOME.Eco Envir Fed Defr Pmnt Loan Income
- 122158.218700.539999 – $44,151.92 (Expenditure Increase)
- HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) Grant.DGM Housing and Community
- Development HOME.Operating Expense Budget Reserve
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 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 $6,904.32 within the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund to appropriate Program Income for CDBG program activities providing an effective date.
Item details
Financial impact
The Housing and Community Development Department wishes to appropriate Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program income received by the City in the amount of $6,904.32 for CDBG program expenses within the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund.
- 12100.218500.331504 – $6,904.32 (Revenue Increase)
- CDBG Grants.DGM Housing and Community Development CDBG.Eco Envir Centr Rehab
- Mortg Income
- 12100.218500.539999 – $6,904.32 (Expenditure Increase)
- CDBG Grants.DGM Housing and Community Development CDBG.Operating Expense
- Budget Reserve
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 $6,904.32 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 $230,817.99 within the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) grant fund to appropriate Program Income for SHIP grant program activities providing an effective date.
Item details
Financial impact
The Housing and Community Development Department wishes to appropriate State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Grant program income received by the City in the amount of $230,817.99 for SHIP Grant program expenses within the SHIP Grant Fund.
- 12300.219000.334902 – $204,770.03 (Revenue Increase)
- State Housing Initiatives Partnership SHIP.DGM Housing and Community Development
- SHIP.Other St Defer Pmnt Loan Income
- 12300.219000.361101 – $16,848.31 (Revenue Increase)
- State Housing Initiatives Partnership SHIP.DGM Housing and Community Development
- SHIP.Interest Earng Pooled Cash
- 12300.219000.361103 – $9,199.65 (Revenue Increase)
- State Housing Initiatives Partnership SHIP.DGM Housing and Community Development
- SHIP.Int Earnings 1st Union
- 12300.219000.539999 – $230,817.99 (Expenditure Increase)
- State Housing Initiatives Partnership SHIP.DGM Housing and Community Development
- SHIP.Operating Expense Budget Reserve
Background
The City’s SHIP State grant program generates program income from deferred payment loans and interest earned. The Housing and Community Development Department wishes to appropriate State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Grant program income received by the City in the amount of $230,817.99 for SHIP Grant program expenses.
Supporting Documents:
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Private Dock Agreement between the City of Tampa and Robin L. Cooper and Laura Cooper, for the construction and operation of certain dock structures and facilities over or on a portion of submerged sovereign lands owned by the City in the vicinity of 4313 N. River View Avenue, Tampa, Florida.
Item details
Background
Robin L. Cooper and Laura Cooper, owners of the property located at 4313 N. River View Avenue obtained Minor Work Permit No. 82372 from the Environmental Protection Commission for the construction of certain dock structures and related facilities on the Hillsborough River. As the upland property owners adjacent to the waters of the Hillsborough River, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper possess certain riparian rights. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper have agreed to enter into a Private Dock Agreement with the City for the use of City-owned submerged lands in order to construct, use, and maintain dock facilities.
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 $703,000 within the Local Option Gas Tax Capital Projects Fund for use by the Jefferson Street Complete Streets project.
Item details
Financial impact
This financial resolution reallocates funds in the total amount of $703,000 within the Local Option Gas Tax Capital Projects Fund for use by the Jefferson Street Complete Streets project.
- 30600.243000.560005.1002350 $703,000 (Expenditure Decrease)
- Local Option Gas Tax Capital Projects Fund, Transportation Department, CTPA Professional
- Svcs. Capital, Resurfacing project
- 30600.243000.560005.0000.1002908 $703,000 (Expenditure Increase)
- Local Option Gas Tax Capital Projects Fund, Transportation Department, CTPA Professional
- Svcs. Capital, Jefferson Street Complete Streets project
Background
This financial resolution reallocates funds in the total amount of $703,000 for professional engineering services for design and preparation plans for construction within the Local Option Gas Tax Capital Projects Fund for use by the Jefferson Street Complete Streets project.
Supporting Documents:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving an amendment Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Cooperative agreement with the United States Department of Transportation.
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The United States Department of Transportation administers the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (“FAST Act”), passed in 2015; and section 1441 of the FAST Act provides for the establishment of the Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Demonstration Program to assist entities in developing improved infrastructure priorities and financing strategies for the accelerated development of eligible projects; and on April 18, 2024, the City of Tampa adopted Resolution No. 2024-357 approving a Regional Infrastructure Accelerator Cooperative Agreement (“Agreement”); and the United States Department of Transportation and the City of Tampa desire to extend the term of the Agreement at no additional cost; and it is in the best interests of the City to enter into the Amendment.
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Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida authorizing an Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 24SRP38 between the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the City of Tampa to amend the Standard Grant Agreement and to change the date of expiration to September 30, 2026.
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The standard grant agreement is for the City of Tampa Lower Peninsula Stormwater Improvements – Southeast Regional System. The project will construct the City of Tampa Lower Peninsula Stormwater Improvements– Southeast Regional System (Project) to include the design and construction of a major stormwater conveyance system that includes more than 8,000 linear feet of box culvert, pipes, and drainage inlets. The Project also includes the construction of an environmentally-sensitive pond providing roughly 38 acres-feet of permanent pool volume to provide water quality treatment prior to stormwater being discharged through a new outfall to Hillsborough Bay. The Project includes state-of-the-art green infrastructure technologies, including a littoral planting shelf, forested wetland mitigation areas, and a nutrient separating baffle box that will also be incorporated into the system to further reduce the discharge of nutrients, oils, greases and floating debris into Hillsborough Bay.
The $50,000,000 grant Florida Department of Environment Protection project is supported through $25,000,000 in grant funding and $25,000,000 in match funding.
The first amendment made updates and corrections to attachments and exhibits as requested by FDEP and COT. At the request of the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the first amendment update Attachment 1, Attachment 2, Attachment 3, Attachment 4, Attachment 5, Attachment 6, Exhibit A, and Exhibit H following updates from the Office of the General Counsel and Resilient Florida Program. Amendment 1 also updated the construction task deliverable due date from 08/02/2025 to 03/31/2026.
This Amendment 2 will extend the agreement until September 30, 2026. Amendment 2 will also create two new tasks: Task 2 for Design and Permitting and Task 3 for Stakeholder Engagement and Public Education. These tasks have already been completed; however, they are being added to the agreement to allow for reimbursement through the grant for both tasks.
Resolution setting public hearings before the City Council of The City of Tampa, Florida for June 25, 2026, at 5:01 P.M. and July 23, 2026 At 5:01 P.M. for the Fiscal Year 2027/Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan; which includes the Community Development Block Grant Program, Emergency Solutions Grants Program, Home Investment Partnerships Program, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids Program.
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The City of Tampa is the recipient of federal funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (PL 93-383) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) for the City’s Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grants, HOME Investment Partnerships and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Programs. HUD requires cities that receive federal funds to submit an Annual Action Plan detailing the planned use of funds across their community. The City’s Citizen Participation Plan for the Programs requires that two (2) public hearings be conducted by Tampa City Council regarding any such plan prior to submission to the applicable agency.
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Resolution setting a public hearing before the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida for June 11, 2026, at 5:01 P.M. for the Fiscal Year 2026/Program Year 2025 Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan, to include a second allocation of ESG Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (Rush) funds in the amount of $1,066,228.
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The City received a special allocation of ESG RUSH funds in the amount of $1,066,228 which requires cities that receive federal funds to submit a Substantial Amendment to the latest approved Annual Action Plan detailing the planned use of funds. The City’s Citizen Participation Plan for the programs requires that a public hearing be conducted by Tampa City Council regarding any such plan prior to submission to the applicable agency. The Citizen Participation Plan also requires the City to make available a copy of the Action Plan to the public for review. The Public Comment Period will be held from June 5, 2026, through June 11, 2026. The regulations for the HUD Programs provide that the plan be presented at a public meeting.
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Public Hearings & Ordinances
(UNAN; Viera absent) – An ordinance amending the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use Map, for the property located at 3602 West Euclid Avenue, from Residential-20 (R-20) to Community Mixed Use-35 (CMU-35); providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing for severability.
(UNAN; Viera absent) – An ordinance amending the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use Map, for the property located at 4615 and 4801 East Fowler Avenue, from Light Industrial (LI) and Public/Semi-Public (P/SP) to Public/Semi-Public (P/SP); providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing for severability.
(UNAN; Viera absent) – An ordinance amending the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, future land use element, future land use map, for the property located at 4304 North 26th Street, 4205 North 25th Street and Folio Number 156781-0000, from Residential-10 (R-10) to Residential-20 (R-20); providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing for severability.
(UNAN; Viera absent) – An ordinance amending the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, future land use element, future land use map, for the property located at 4216 North 26th Street, from Residential-10 (R-10) to Residential-20 (R-20); providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing for severability.
(UNAN; Viera absent) – An ordinance approving a special use permit (SU-2) for Alcoholic Beverage Sales – Small Venue (Consumption On-Premises Only) and making lawful the sale of beverages regardless of alcoholic content – beer, wine and liquor – on that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 1724 North Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section 3; providing that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are repealed; repealing ordinance No. 2022-185.
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Staff report
Zoning: Ybor City Commercial General (YC-5)
Future Land Use: Community Mixed Use-35
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. Minor site plan modifications are required to be made between first and second reading should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve this application. SPECIAL USE II ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES STAFF REPORT AB2-25-0000014
Supporting Documents:
- AB2-25-14 -1724 N NEBRASKA AVE – CERTIFIED APPLICATION.PDF
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET
- AB2-25-14 – SITE PLAN.PDF
- AB2-25-14 STAFF REPORT.PDF
- ORDINANCE AB2-25-14 W-REPEAL CLERK.DOCX.PDF
- AB2-25-14 BIE.PDF
- 1-WRITTEN COMMENT – AB2-25-14.PDF
- 2-WRITTEN COMMENTS – AB2-25-14.PDF
- ITEM #6 MATTHEW BLYDENBURGH DOCUMENTS.PDF
(UNAN; Viera absent) – An ordinance approving a special use permit (SU-2) for Alcoholic Beverage Sales – Restaurant (Consumption On-Premises Only) and making lawful the sale of beverages regardless of alcoholic content – beer, wine and liquor – on that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 2507 South Macdill Avenue, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section 3; providing that all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict are repealed; repealing ordinance No. 2023-144.
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Staff report
Zoning: Commercial Intensive (CI)
Future Land Use: Community Commercial 35 & Residential 20
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. Minor site plan modifications are required to be made between first and second reading should it be the pleasure of City Council to approve this application. SPECIAL USE II ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES STAFF REPORT AB2-26-0000005
CH 27 – An ordinance of the city of Tampa, Florida, relating to publicly initiated text amendments, making revisions to city of Tampa Code of Ordinances, amending Chapter 27, (zoning and land development), amending Section 27-6, establishment of the Land Development Code; amending division 8. Subdivision procedures; amending Section 27-153.1., title; amending Section 27-153.1.1, purpose; amending Section 27-153.1.2., applicability; amending Section 27-153.1.3., administrative authority; amending Section 27-153.2., applications, documentation; amending Section 27-153.2. 1., stages of subdivision review; amending Section 27-153.2.2., phased developments; amending Section 27-153.2.3., preliminary plat – generally; amending Section 27-153.2.5., same-filing of applications; amending administrative review; Section 27-153.2.6., same—action by city; amending Section 27-153.2.7., same—effect of approval; amending Section 27-153.2.8., construction drawings—generally; amending Section 27-153.2.10., same—filing of application; administrative review; amending Section 27-153.2.11., same—effect of approval; amending Section 27-153.2.12., final plat—generally; amending Section 27-153.2.13., same—filing of application; administrative review; amending Section 27-153.2.14., same—standards for approval; effect of approval; amending Section 27-153.2.15., performance security; amending Section 27-153.2.17., final plat—effect of approval; amending Section 27-153.2.18., same—recording and reproducing; amending Section 27-153.2.20., same—amendments; amending Section 27-153.2.21., application submission requirements for preliminary plats; amending Section 27-153.2.22., submission requirements for construction drawings; amending Section 27-153.2.23., submission requirements for final plats; amending Section 27-153.2.24., express subdivision review; amending Section 27-153.2.25., affordable housing subdivisions; amending Section 27-153.2.26., electronic data; amending Section 27-153.3.1., same—types enumerated; Section 27-153.3.2., land alteration prior to construction drawing approval; Section 27-153.3.3., model homes/sales centers; amending Section 27-154.2., stop work and emergency orders; creating Section 27-154.3, revocation; amending Section 27-155.1., technical standards may be established; amending Section 27-155.2., technical standards adopted; amending Section 27-155.3.1., improvements required; minimum design and construction standards; amending Section 27-155.3.2., private street, drainage and other improvements; amending Section 27-155.3.3., streets; amending Section 27-155.3.4., sidewalks; amending Section 27-155.3.5., streetlights; amending Section 27-155.3.6., blocks; amending Section 27-155.3.7., easements; amending Section 27-155.3.8., lots; amending Section 27-155.3.9., underground utilities; amending Section 27-155.3.10., permanent reference monuments and control points; providing for severability; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing an effective date. (Second public hearing scheduled for June 4, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.).
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A Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, setting public hearings on an Ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, relating to publicly initiated text amendments, making revisions to city of Tampa code of ordinances, amending chapter 27, (zoning and land development), amending section 27-6, establishment of the land development code; amending division 8.
subdivision procedures; amending section 27-153.1., title; amending section 27-153.1.1, purpose; amending section 27-153.1.2., applicability; amending section 27-153.1.3., administrative authority; amending section 27-153.2., applications, documentation; amending section 27-153.2. 1., stages of subdivision review; amending section 27-153.2.2., phased developments; amending section 27-153.2.3., preliminary plat – generally; amending section 27-153.2.5., same-filing of applications; amending administrative review; section 27-153.2.6., same—action by city; amending section 27-153.2.7., same—effect of approval.
Public hearing on application by Hillsborough County Public Schools / Michelle Orton / Nikki Day requesting to vacate a portion of 43rd Ave lying North of Ellicott St, South of Shadowlawn Ave, East of U.S. 41, and West of 45th St. – An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning a portion of 43rd Street right-of-way located North of Ellicott Street and James Elementary School, South of Shadowlawn Avenue, East of 40th Street and Gary Adult High School, and West of 47th Street, as dedicated by the Plat of Revised Map of Rubensteins Subdivision, in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, and 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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Staff report
Staff Findings: Right of way is currently improved. VACATING HISTORY:
Review hearing on 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.
An Ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the placement of an honorary street naming sign at the southeast corner of East 9th Avenue at North 18th Street in Tampa, Florida, to honor Officer Morris Lopez.
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The Mobility department recommends the installation of a double-sided honorary street naming sign at the southeast corner of East 9th Avenue at North 18th Street, to honor Officer Morris Lopez. This location is adjacent to Centennial Park in Ybor City.
An Ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, amending Ordinance No. 2023-156 to change the location of the honorary street sign for Phil Alessi, Sr. from the intersection of West Cypress Street and North Paddock Street to the intersection of West Cypress Street and North Gomez Avenue in Tampa, Florida.
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On November 16, 2023, City Council of the City of Tampa adopted Ordinance No. 2023-156 approving the placement of an honorary street sign at the intersection of West Cypress Street and North Paddock Street in Tampa, Florida, to honor and recognize the late Phil Alessi, Sr.
On April 16, 2026, City Council approved a motion requesting that the location of the honorary street sign be changed from the intersection of West Cypress Street and North Paddock Street to the intersection of West Cypress Street and North Gomez Avenue in Tampa, Florida. This new location is adjacent to Alessi Bakery’s new location and better reflects the current area of impact of Phil Alessi, Sr.’s legacy.
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Administration Update – Resolution / Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding.
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(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 20-C-00016-GMP03 Wastewater Pumping Station Rehabilitations – Design-Build between the City of Tampa and AECOM Technical Services, Inc., in the amount of $7,494,160.
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This Resolution provides funding in the amount of $7,494,160 for the Pumping Stations Rehabilitation Design Build project for use by the Wastewater Department within the Wastewater Capital Construction Fund.
- 41100.243200.563001.1001810 $7,494,160 (Expenditure)
- Wastewater Capital Construction Fund. Wastewater Department. Improvements Other Than
- Bldgs. Pumping Stations Rehabilitation Design Build
- P: 1001810 O: WW-Wastewater Dept. E: CTPA Improvements Other Than Bldgs T: 30 A:
- 100451
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- Contract Title: 20-C-00016-GMP03 Wastewater Pumping Station Rehabilitations – Design-Build a. Address of Project: Various locations throughout the City b. Names of bidders/submitters: AECOM Technical Services, Inc c. Dollar amount: • Total Design Cost amounted to $4,606,848.00, comprising: i. Initial Agreement $1,184,339.00 ii. Amendment 1 to Initial Agreement $1,958,294.00 iii. Amendment 2 to Initial Agreement $300,530.00 iv. Amendment 3 to Initial Agreement $1,163,685.00 • GMP 2 Agreement covered the Construction Cost in the amount of $13,903,895.00 • This GMP 3 Agreement is an additional $7,494,160.00 which will bring the Total Cost to $26,004,903.00.
- Contractor/Firm: AECOM Technical Services, Inc
- Business Case: a. The Initial Agreement provided for pre-construction and design services for the Wastewater Pumping Station Rehabilitations Design-Build project. The pump stations included in the year one – phase one agreement were: PS No. 148 – Park East, PS No. 620 – Massaro North (#2), PS No. 158 – Idlewild, PS No. 192 – Prescott, and PS No. 183 – 109th Avenue. The services included Pump Station Assessments, Field Investigations, 60 percent Design, 90 percent Design, Permitting, Development of GMP proposal, Final Design, Public Relations, and Workforce Development.
- Equal Business Opportunity Statement: The 17% subcontract goal for this contract was originally calculated and subsequently confirmed by the Goal Set Review Committee.
- Apprenticeship Compliance: The Contractor is required to comply with the City of Tampa Apprenticeship Ordinance No. 2021-33.
- Sustainability and Resiliency: The City of Tampa Wastewater Department has identified the need to rehabilitate 24 wastewater pumping stations of various sizes, rated capacities, and rehabilitation needs throughout the City’s wastewater collection system.
- Community Engagement: The Wastewater Public Relations and CAD Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CAD-CEI) team will assist the Contractor in the communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders.
- Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project.
b. Amendment 1 provided for the year two – phase one agreement which included; Firstly, assessment and identification of upgrades for the pump stations to meet City’s current standards at Riveredge, Ralston Beach, 122nd Avenue, Park Edge and Lake Forest; Secondly, assessment and evaluation of alternatives for converting the Rome Ave. Pump Station to a submersible style station; Thirdly, preliminary design for force main extensions and replacement at Idlewild and 109th Avenue pump stations; Fourthly, feasibility study for the replacement of the force main at Rome Ave Pump Station that crosses the Hillsborough River. Work included, assessments, field Investigations, plans, specifications, permitting, phase two GMP proposal, public relations, and workforce development.
c. Amendment 2 provided for the project management, design of pump stations modifications, bid and engineering construction support associated to the project. The pump stations covered in this agreement were Park East, Prescott, 109th Ave, and Idlewild.
d. Amendment 3 (Year 3, Phase 1) provided design services for the rehabilitation of Sheridan Road, River Bluffs, Church Street, and Alaska Pump Stations.
e. GMP 1 was changed to three (3) separate Design-Bid-Build projects pursuant to FS 255.20. These were: • 22-C-00048, Parke East and Idlewild Pumping Stations Rehabilitation • 23-C-00001, 109th Avenue Pumping Station Rehabilitation, and •23-C-00002, Prescott Pumping Station Rehabilitation.
f. GMP 2 Agreement provided the guaranteed maximum price and the guaranteed project delivery date for; • the rehabilitation of Riveredge, Ralston Beach, 122nd Avenue, Parkedge, Lake Forest #1, and Rome Avenue Pump Stations, •construction of new Oregon Pump Station, •construction of Idlewild and 109th Avenue Pump Station Force Main Extensions, and • Rome Avenue Pump Station Force Main Replacement.
g. Amendment to GMP 2 Agreement provided clarifications and revisions to certain sections of the Agreement.
h. This GMP 3 Agreement provides the overall guaranteed maximum price and the guaranteed project delivery date for the rehabilitation of Sheridan, Church St, Alaska, and River Bluffs Pump Stations.
Several of the components at these stations are original and have reached the end of their useful life. The station rehabilitations will be implemented as identified in the Design Criteria Package to restore station reliability and provide improved operation with the intent that all projects be completed within 6 years from the initial agreement. The majority of the stations are located in residential areas, and some stations are very close to adjacent homes.
Specialized design and construction approaches shall be developed to minimize and mitigate disruption to the area during the rehabilitation and so that wastewater flow is maintained throughout all phases of the construction.
b. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 419 working days (597 consecutive calendar days).
• A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site to ensure quality of construction.
• The Trimble Unity Construct (Trimble) project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. Trimble is a premier system for construction project management.
Supporting Documents:
- R20-C-00016-GMP03DBAGMT-R2-REMEDIATED.PDF
- 20-C-00016 AMEND NTP-EXECDOCS.PDF
- 20-C-00016 AMEND 3 NTP-EXECDOCS.PDF
- 20-C-00016 AMEND 2 NTP-EXECDOCS.PDF
- 20-C-00016 DB AMEND TO GMP 2 NTP-EXECDOCS.PDF
- 20-C-00016 DB INITIAL AGMNT NTP-EXECDOCS.PDF
- 20-C-00016 DB GMP2 NTP-EXECDOCS.PDF
- 20-C-00016 RFQBR1.PDF
- 20-C-00016 DCPE.PDF
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET
- MEMO.BAIRD – 052126 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – ONBASE AGENDA ITEM NO. 23744.PDF
(Part 1 of 2)(See item 61)(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution accepting the proposals of RTD Construction, Inc., Kimmins Contracting Inc. and Dallas 1 Construction and Development, Inc., pertaining to Contract 26-C-00010 Citywide Water System Maintenance and Emergency Repairs, in the adjusted amount of $10,000,000 for Each contract.
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This agreement provides $10,000,000 each between RTD Construction, Inc., Kimmins Contracting Inc., and Dallas 1 Construction and Development for a cumulative amount of $30,000,000 for the Citywide Water Distribution System Rehabilitation Project for use by the Water Department within the Water Renewal and Replacement Fund and/or Water Bond Funds.
- Funding of $30,000,000 (Expenditure)
- 40700.244600.563001.1002994
- Water Renewal and Replacement Fund. Water Department. Improvements Other Buildings.
- Citywide Water Distribution System Rehabilitation Project
- P: 1002994 O: WTR- Water Dept. E: CTPA Improv Other Than Bldgs. T: 30 A: 100453
- 40554.244600.563001.1002994
- Water Future Debt Capital Projects Fund. Water Department. Improvements Other Buildings.
- Citywide Water Distribution System Rehabilitation Project
- P: 1002994 O: WTR- Water Dept. E: CTPA Improv Other Than Bldgs. T: 30 A: 100638
Background
- Background: a.Contract Title: Citywide Water System Maintenance and Emergency Repairs b. Address of Project: Various locations throughout the City c. Number of bidders/submitters: Four (4) d.Names of bidders/submitters: •RTD Construction, Inc.
- Contractor/Firm: RTD Construction, Inc., Kimmins Contracting Corp and Dallas 1 Construction and Development, Inc.
- Sustainability and Resiliency: The project provides for water distribution system improvements and emergency responses at various locations throughout the City. This project is consistent with Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow goal of Sustainability and Resiliency and is an integral part of the Water Department’s Asset Management Program.
- Community Engagement: The Water Public Relations and CAD Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CAD-CEI) team will assist the Contractor in the communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders..
- Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Bid- Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction.
• Southern Road & Bridge, LLC (reported no water system experience and was not selected for award.) •Kimmins Contracting Corp •Dallas 1 Construction and Development, Inc e. Dollar amount: $10,000,000.00 f. Why the awardee was selected: The Department has elected to award to three (3) bidders.
The basis of award referred to in Item I-2.11 of Instructions to Bidders shall be the greatest amount of work, which can be accomplished within the funds available as budgeted.
3.Business Case: Project provides for the installation of various water main appurtenances, with diameters ranging from 2 inches to 16 inches, at multiple locations within the City’s water system service area. Work includes infrastructure improvements, such as concrete masonry, curb and sidewalk construction, asphalt and concrete paving, landscaping, grouting, brick street restoration, stormwater erosion control measures, and other incidental construction.
All work shall be performed on a work order basis as directed by the City, and the contractor shall adhere to all applicable City regulations, standards, specifications, and approved materials lists.
This is a one (1) year contract with two (2) one-year renewals.
4.Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: a. Following a review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, RTD Construction, Inc., has been confirmed to be in full compliance with all GFECP requirements. They have actively contacted and solicited City of Tampa-certified firms, resulting in SLBE participation that exceeds the established goal, with a total participation rate of 23.24%.
b. Following a review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, Kimmins Contracting Corp, has been confirmed to be in full compliance with all GFECP requirements.
They have actively contacted and solicited City of Tampa-certified firms, resulting in SLBE participation that exceeds the established goal, with a total participation rate of 24.35%.
c.Following a review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, Dallas 1 Construction and Development, Inc., has been confirmed to be in full compliance with all GFECP requirements. They have actively contacted and solicited City of Tampa-certified firms, resulting in SLBE participation that exceeds the established goal, with a total participation rate of 25.46%.
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b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 365 consecutive calendar days.
• The e-Builder project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.
(Part 2 of 2) (See item 60)(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 $6,000,000 within the Water Renewal and Replacement Fund for use by the Water Department for the Citywide Water Distribution System Rehabilitation Project.
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Financial impact
This resolution reallocates funds in the amount of $6,000,000 from Water Distribution Program Project to the Citywide Water Distribution System Rehabilitation Project for use by the Water Department within the Water Renewal and Replacement Fund.
- 40700.244600.563001.1001939 – $6,000,000 (Expenditure Decrease)
- Water Renewal and Replacement Fund. Water Department. Improvements Other than
- Buildings. Water Distribution Program Project
- 40700.244600.563001.1002994 – $6,000,000 (Expenditure Increase)
- Water Renewal and Replacement Fund. Water Department. Improvements Other than
- Buildings. Citywide Water Distribution System Rehabilitation Project
- P: 1002994 O: WTR-Water Dept E: CTPA Improvements Other than Buildings T: 30 A:
- 100453
Background
Project provides for the installation of various water main appurtenances, with diameters ranging from 2 inches to 16 inches, at multiple locations within the City’s water system service area. Work includes infrastructure improvements, such as concrete masonry, curb and sidewalk construction, asphalt and concrete paving, landscaping, grouting, brick street restoration, stormwater erosion control measures, and other incidental construction.
This resolution reallocates funds in the amount of $6,000,000 from Water Distribution Program Project to the Citywide Water Distribution System Rehabilitation Project for use by the Water Department within the Water Renewal and Replacement Fund.
(Part 1 of 2) (See item 63) (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council) Resolution authorizing Change Order 1 to GMP 2 adding $3,697,025.05 to Contract 20-C-00001 Howard F. Curren Wastewater Treatment Plant Master Plan Improvements Phase I – Design-Build, between the City of Tampa and Reliable Tampa Partners, A Wharton-Smith/Garney Joint Venture; authorizing execution of said Change Order by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.
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This Resolution provides funding for Change Order No.1, an increase to the existing contract in the amount of $3,697,025.05, for H. F. Curren AWTP Master Plan project for use by the Wastewater Department within the Wastewater Future Debt Capital Projects Fund.
- 41154.243200.563001.1001865 $3,697,025.05 (Expenditure)
- Wastewater Future Debt Capital Projects Fund. Wastewater Department. Improvements
- Other Than Bldgs. H. F. Curren AWTP Master Plan
- P: 1001865 O: WW-Wastewater Dept E: CTPA Improvements Other Than Bldgs T: 30 A:
- 100631
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- Contract Title: Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (HFC AWTP) Master Plan Improvements, Phase 1 Design Build GMP#2 – Change Order#1 a. Address of Project: 2700 Maritime Blvd, Tampa, FL 33605 b. Number of bidders/submitters: N/A c. Names of bidders/submitters: N/A d. Dollar amount: • The Original Contract Amount was $77,604,828.00 • This Change Order# 1 for extra work and additional time in the amount of $3,697,025.05 so the Revised Contract amount is $81,301,853.05 e. Why the awardee was selected: N/A
- Contractor/Firm: Reliable Tampa Partners.
- Business Case: •GMP#2 was in the amount of $77,604,828.00 for the HFC AWTP Master Plan Improvements Design-Build Initial Services Agreement construction services associated to the Main Pump Station (MPS) and High Purity Oxygen (HPO) Reactors Improvements, and the Sludge Heat Drying Facility Demolition.
- Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Reliable Tampa Partners, A Wharton-Smith/Garney Joint Venture, the prime contractor, is committed to utilizing 1 city-certified firm for subcontracting.
- Sustainability and Resiliency: The HFC AWTP was originally constructed in 1950. It has been expanded over the years and currently is permitted to treat 96-MGD with a Type I two-stage, high-rate domestic wastewater treatment plant. This plant is operated to discharge advanced wastewater treated, high-level disinfected and dechlorinated effluent to Hillsborough Bay. Residuals generated by this facility are dewatered for land application as a Class B residual. Currently, annual average daily flows (AADF) are 60 MGD with peak hourly flows (PHF) of 200 MGD.
- Community Engagement: N/A
- 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.
• This change order# 1 provides for additional work in the amount of $3,697,025.05 which includes previous and future work directive changes, additional concrete repairs, cleaning & debris removal, elevate transformers, independent testing, remove concrete deck over spike line and extension of time to 3/15/2027.
A master plan for the HFC AWTP was prepared in June 2018 and will be used as a guide for the improvements at the HFC AWTP. This project will provide top priority improvements selected from the master plan to improve the operating efficiency and the reliability of the plant operation. The project will also include improvements to protect the plant from storm events and sea level rise.
b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget): The e-Builder project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.
Supporting Documents:
- R20-C-00001GMP2CO1-REMEDIATED.PDF
- 20-C-00001 2ND AMD NTP EXEDOCS.PDF
- 20-C-00001 2021-600 RELIABLEHFCAWTPMASTERPLA IMPS.DB AMEND1.PDF
- 20-C-00001 DB AGT AMD NTP.PDF
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET
- 20-C-00001 DB GMP AGMNT RESO 2021-244.PDF
- 20-C-00001 DB GMP 2 NTP-EXECDOCS.PDF
- 20-C-00001 DB GMP2 AGRMNT RESOLUTION 2023-365 COMPLETE.PDF
- 20-C-00001 DB INIT AGMNT NTP-EXECDOCS.PDF
- 20-C-00001 HFCWTP MASTER PLAN GMP NTP EXE DOCS.PDF
- 20-C-00001 DB INITIAL AGMNT RESOLUTION 2020-403COMPLETE.PDF
- MEMO.BAIRD – 052126 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION – ONBASE AGENDA ITEM NO. 23753 AND 23857.PDF
(Part 2 of 2) (See item 62)(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $3,697,026 for the H. F. Curren AWTP Master Plan project for use by the Wastewater Department within the Wastewater Future Debt Capital Projects Fund.
Item details
Financial impact
This resolution reallocates $3,697,026 from the H. F. Curren Junction Chamber No.1 Odor Control System Replacement Project to the H. F. Curren AWTP Master Plan Project for use by the Wastewater Department within the Wastewater Future Debt Capital Projects Fund.
- 41154.243200.563001.1002799 ($3,697,026) (Expenditure Decrease)
- Wastewater Future Debt Capital Projects Fund. Wastewater Department. Improvements
- Other Than Bldgs. H. F. Curren Junction Chamber No.1 Odor Control System Replacement
- Project
- P: 1002799 O: WW-Wastewater Dept E: CTPA Improvements Other Than Bldgs T: 30 A:
- 100631
- 41154.243200.563001.1001865 $3,697,026 (Expenditure Increase)
- Wastewater Future Debt Capital Projects Fund. Wastewater Department. Improvements
- Other Than Bldgs. H. F. Curren AWTP Master Plan
- P: 1001865 O: WW-Wastewater Dept E: CTPA Improvements Other Than Bldgs T: 30 A:
- 100631
Background
This resolution reallocates $3,697,026 from the H. F. Curren Junction Chamber No.1 Odor Control System Replacement Project to the H. F. Curren AWTP Master Plan Project for use by the Wastewater Department within the Wastewater Future Debt Capital Projects Fund.
(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council) Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving a CRA Project Grant Funding Agreement in the amount of $5,500,000 with the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida for Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park Renovations and improvements; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk.
Item details
Financial impact
This resolution provides for a funding agreement in the amount of $5,500,000 for Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park within the Downtown Non-Core CRA Fund.
- 62200 213800 563001 1002920 $3,000,000 (Expenditure) (FY2026)
- Downtown CRA Fund. CRA Dept. Improvements Other than Bldgs., Curtis Hixon Waterfront
- Park
- P-1002920, O-CRA Dept., E-CTPA Improvements other than Bldgs., T-30, A-100202
- 62200 213800 563001 1002920 $2,500,000 (Expenditure) (FY2027)
- Downtown CRA Fund. CRA Dept. Improvements Other than Bldgs., Curtis Hixon Waterfront
- Park
- P-1002920, O-CRA Dept., E-CTPA Improvements other than Bldgs., T-30, A-100202
- Subject to FY2027 Budget and Appropriation
Background
The CRA Board approved the Downtown CRA – Curtis Hixon Program Change during their March 12, 2026, Board meeting (agenda item 11) Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park is located within the boundaries of the Downtown Non-Core Community Redevelopment Area. The CRA Project Grant Funding Agreement provides for CRA participation and funding assistance in the maximum amount of Five Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,500,000), to assist with renovations and improvements to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, including improved site furniture, event lawn and terrace drainage, irrigation, reinforced concrete pavement, canopy trees, and related park improvements and maintenance.
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Representatives from Tampa Fire Rescue and IAFF Local 754 to provide a briefing regarding response times and fire rescue coverage in New Tampa and the 33647 area, with particular attention given to K-Bar Ranch and surrounding communities, to include a clear understanding of the plan of action, operational considerations, and any short- and long-term plans.
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Related Group to provide an update on which companies/contractors are working, and if there have been any changes in companies and contractors related to the Rome Yard Community Benefits Agreement.
Revenue and Finance staff to appear and provide the Mid-Year Review.
/ CM25-18955 Downtown Partnership to present an update on the progress that has been made to bring large format digital signs to the Central Business District; further, that the update include the draft design standards; further, Staff to provide a report on the cities that have executed signed ordinances, outline the key points being considered for inclusion in the ordinances, and conduct one-on-one updates with councilmembers one to two weeks prior to the scheduled meeting date.
Staff to provide a written report on the status for the solar installation prep for Fire Station 24, and to include any additional cost.
CRA Special Call Agenda
Board to discuss the MOU between the Tampa Bay Rays, Hillsborough County, City of Tampa and the CRA. In addition, Drew Park CAC to be present and speak regarding the MOU. CRA Staff to discuss the obligation of the feasibility of paying a debt off without any money coming into the CRA.
Resolution of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the city of Tampa, Florida, approving and authorizing the Chair or Chair Pro-tem of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa to execute a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding by, between and among the City of Tampa, the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Rays Baseball Club, LLC, and Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Company, LLC, concerning the development construction, funding, ownership and operation of a new ballpark project for the purpose of hosting major league baseball games by the Tampa Bay Rays and for other community events on a portion of the current campus and property of Hillsborough College located at the intersection of Dale Mabry Highway and Tampa Bay Boulevard in the Drew Park Community Redevelopment area, and providing certain terms and conditions for the negotiation of more detailed project agreements for the development, construction, funding, ownership and operation of said new ballpark project.
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