City Council — January 8, 2026 FINAL

Lynn Hurtak

9:06:22AM The Thursday, January 8, 2026, council session. I am not Alan Clendenin. I also apparently not as funny as him. He is not well, so hes going to be participating virtually today. So we will talk about that later. But I wanted to make sure that everybody knew. He will be participating but just virtually. So we are going to start with invocation, but before we start with the invocation, we are all going to stand for a moment of silence for Renee Good and the city and the people of minneapolis. [Moment of silence] thank you so much. Council Member Carlson, would you like to introduce todays invocation.

Bill Carlson

9:07:23AM Yes. Rabbi Simon, come on up. All of US know him because hes been here before. But for the public, Rabbi Joel Simon originally joined Congregation Schaarai Zedek in 2007 as assistant Rabbi, becoming associate Rabbi in 2010 after serving three years as senior Rabbi of congregation in bucks county, Pennsylvania. Rabbi Simon returned in Schaarai Zedek in July 2018 as senior Rabbi. Rabbi Simon grew up in denver, Colorado and holds degrees in psychology and jewish studies from the University Of Arizona Honors College, a master of educational administration with specialization in jewish education from Xavier University. And both a masters of arts in hebrew letters degree in rabbinic ordination from the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute Of Religion in cincinnati Ohio. As a representative of South Tampa, his congregation is one of the most important in South Tampa and the school is the one that everybody wants to get in. Thank you for coming. Everybody stand for this and the pledge.

Lynn Hurtak

9:08:28AM Please stay standing for the pledge of allegiance. Morning. I wish you all a happy new year. Such an honor to join you all, offer words of blessings and lessons from our tradition as you all gather to lead this great city. In the Jewish Religion, we read the first five books of the Bible -- genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy -- from beginning to end on a yearly cycle, reading the entirety of the five books every year. In every synagogue around the world on a given week, everyone is reading the same section. The reading for this week is the beginning of the book of exodus, as Moses, a hebrew who was raised in pharaohs palace, seeing oppression, knowing that IT was wrong was called by God through the voice of a burning bush to lead his people to freedom. But Moses didnt want the job. He didnt think he was up for the job. He was just a shepherd, one of slow speech, perhaps with a stutter at that. Moses had every reason in the world to think he couldnt do the job but God had faith in him and that was enough. Our God and God of our ancestors, May our citys leaders be inspired by these lessons of Moses. Recognizing first what IT means to stand in humility, to work from ones position for ones people, not out of entitlement but out of obligation and with a purpose. May we also remember the ability of every person to make a difference not in spite of their adversity, of the challenges they May face, but because of them. For those challenges are gifts as well, as they strengthen US and inspire US to try that much harder. May this year of 2026 be a year of growth for all of US and our city, growth in knowledge, growth in compassion, growth in understanding of the other. A year in which we come that much closer to homes, to a community and to a world living in peace as we say amen. [Pledge of allegiance]

9:10:55AM Thank you so much for those wonderful words this morning. Lets go ahead and do a roll call, please.

Charlie Miranda

9:11:02AM Here.

Guido Maniscalco

9:11:03AM Here.

Naya Young

9:11:03AM Here.

Luis Viera

9:11:05AM Here.

Bill Carlson

9:11:06AM Here.

Alan Clendenin

9:11:09AM Here.

Lynn Hurtak

9:11:10AM Here.

The Clerk

9:11:10AM We have a physical quorum.

Lynn Hurtak

9:11:13AM First, we need to go ahead and do a -- Mr. Shelby, we need to approve Councilman Clendenin's participation.

9:11:26AM Motion from Councilman Viera, second from Councilman Maniscalco to allow our chair to participate virtually. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed?

Martin Shelby

9:11:35AM Would You then be passing the gavel for You to conduct the meeting?

Lynn Hurtak

9:11:38AM Well, lets hear what He has to say. Hes muted.

Alan Clendenin

9:11:46AM Im just like everybody else. Good morning, everybody. Happy 2026 for everybody thats not sick, which I think is some of the minority in Tampa right now. I was going to come in, but I realized I would get everybody else sick and didnt want to do that to everybody. Yes, I will gladly pass the gavel to my chair pro tem.

Lynn Hurtak

9:12:08AM Does that need to be a motion, Mr. Shelby? No. Okay. Thank you so much. Gavel acquired. First, I would like to -- can someone do an adoption of the minutes for the regular session held on December 8, 2025? -- 18. Thank you. I have a motion from Council Member Maniscalco. Second from Council Member Miranda. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? We need to go ahead and look at the agenda and its addendum. Right now for the consent agenda, I have item 32 from Council Member Carlson. You want to pull that. You want to hear that at the beginning of staff reports?

Bill Carlson

9:12:50AM I dont care what order. I would just like to pull IT from consent so we can discuss IT. Also, I would like to make the point that we have a rule that a summary needs to be explicit and the summary does not include the name of the project that this is connected to. By The Way, since the last time we talked about IT, the Administration changed the name of the project, so people are confused by IT, because IT didnt -- because IT doesnt even have the name of the project in the summary, I think the public hasnt had a chance to look at this. But at least we can continue IT -- I mean, move IT to a discussion later. But really, we should continue IT.

Lynn Hurtak

9:13:24AM Okay. I have a motion to move IT -- to pull IT -- I dont need a motion to pull IT, do I?

Martin Shelby

9:13:30AM Martin Shelby. Good morning, City Council attorney. To remove IT from the consent Docket And Place IT under staff reports.

Lynn Hurtak

9:13:36AM I have a motion to move item 32 from Council Member Carlson. A second by council member Maniscalco. To Staff Reports. All in favor? Aye. Okay. I know that Councilman Viera would like to move item number 57 to be heard first under Staff Reports.

Luis Viera

9:14:02AM Yes, maam, if I May -- yeah, I dont think IT will take too darn long because IT has been continued. First or second, but at the top of the agenda if I May.

Lynn Hurtak

9:14:13AM Motion from Councilman Viera, second from Maniscalco to move item 57 to the top of staff reports. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? We have no administration update. I had a motion to move items 45, 46 and 48 after 59. But what I actually want to do is put 59 before 45, 46 and 48. If someone could make that motion for me. Thank you. Motion from Council Member Carlson to move item 59, I suppose IT will be right around after item 57 or 32, in that vicinity. A second from Councilman Maniscalco. All in favor? Aye. As far as item number 47, we have a request from staff to continue item 47 to February 5. I have a motion from Board Member Maniscalco. Seconded by board member Miranda. All in favor? Aye. Item 49, do we need staff?

Martin Shelby

9:15:34AM If You could announce that publicly.

Lynn Hurtak

9:15:37AM Item 49, We are not going to have Staff for that. Item number 50. Anyone? We do not need Staff for that. The decrease of 4.5 Million, By The Way, is going into new generators, new turbines, something like that. Very excited about that, that were saving. Item number 51, do We need Staff?

9:16:07AM Okay. Item 52, do we need staff?

9:16:13AM Okay.

Martin Shelby

9:16:13AM Madam Chair.

Lynn Hurtak

9:16:15AM Item 52, We do not need staff.

Martin Shelby

9:16:18AM If I can, reminder, please, at the end of your consent docket.

Lynn Hurtak

9:16:22AM Thats why im writing them down.

Martin Shelby

9:16:24AM Thank you so much.

Lynn Hurtak

9:16:25AM Item number 53, I believe We already discussed that. Were moving that -- no, that was 57.

Luis Viera

9:16:37AM Yes, maam, if I May, madam chair, so for 53, I think I sent a memo, yes, maam, on IT. IT pretty much makes the point moot. I wanted to address IT, if I May, before lunch, because I saw walk in a gentleman who is going to be here for IT, assistant Hillsborough County fire chief Morris Lopez somewhere out there. IT will literally take two minutes. May I do that before lunch?

Lynn Hurtak

9:17:01AM Sure.

Luis Viera

9:17:02AM Thank you. And no staff.

Lynn Hurtak

9:17:03AM No staff for that. Im guessing well go ahead and put IT after our second readings then, ideally. Lets knock on wood there. No staff for 53. What about 54?

Luis Viera

9:17:23AM What was that?

Lynn Hurtak

9:17:24AM 54.

Luis Viera

9:17:25AM No. Report is fine.

Lynn Hurtak

9:17:29AM Okay. 55? Yes. Okay. Definitely. 56? Yes. We want Staff for 56. 58?

Bill Carlson

9:17:48AM Move to continue this to February 5 per staff request.

Lynn Hurtak

9:17:53AM Okay. Motion by Council Member Carlson. Second by councilman Maniscalco. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Item number 59? I already moved that forward. Item number 60, yes, Staff will be present for that. Item number 61.

Guido Maniscalco

9:18:14AM Ill move to receive and file that. I got a briefing on that. That will come up in the future in some form. Ill bring IT up then.

Lynn Hurtak

9:18:22AM Motion to receive and file item number 61 by Councilman Maniscalco. Seconded by Councilman Miranda. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Okay. Is there anything else in the consent agenda?

Luis Viera

9:18:34AM If I May, for 57, I am requesting that Staff be there. Im going to have some discussions on that. Well discuss IT during lunch, but I prefer Staff to be there with the information that I have.

Lynn Hurtak

9:18:49AM Excellent. Do I have a motion to approve the agenda.

Guido Maniscalco

9:18:51AM So moved and the addendum.

Lynn Hurtak

9:18:54AM I have a motion to approve the agenda and addendum by Councilman Maniscalco. Seconded by Councilman Miranda. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Mr. Shelby.

Martin Shelby

9:19:04AM Yes. Thank You. Good morning, Members Of Council and Members Of The Public. Martin Shelby, City Council attorney. Happy new year. We are here to talk about the rules of decorum and the opportunity for public comment at todays meeting. Members Of The Public are allowed a reasonable opportunity at the beginning of todays meeting after the ceremonial items to address any item on the agenda before City Council takes official action on the item. A three-minute time limit applies to all speakers providing public comment. Now, please be aware that preference is given during general public comment to those speakers speaking on agenda items first followed by those people who wish to speak to off agenda items. Now, if You want to speak to general public comment at the start of the meeting, please fill out a speaker Card And Place IT in the box thats outside the chambers, one card per speaker. Cards will be accepted until the start of general public comment. Each person submitting a card will be recognized by name, by the chair to approach and speak as I said, a three-minute time limit applies. Please print legibly because names that cannot be read will not be called. Now, if You are here to speak at a public hearing, if You look at the agenda, there are those specific items that You May be here for that are listed as public hearing. If that is the case, do not fill out a card. Instead, there is a sheet at the podium outside. Put Your Name on that sheet and Your Name will be called in the course of the meeting when that public meeting agenda item is opened and You will have that opportunity to speak.

Lynn Hurtak

9:20:41AM Mr. Shelby, those are items 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, and 43.

Martin Shelby

9:20:50AM Thank you for that reminder to the public and for my reminder to be able to bring that to peoples attention as well. As The Chair said, the opportunity to speak then will be during the meeting and not at the general public comment. Now, speakers and members of the public are also reminded to please refrain from disruptive behavior, including making vulgar or threatening remarks or making or causing disruptive noises or sounds or displaying signs or graphics. The Chair will rule out of order any person who speaks without first being recognized or attempts to address the City Council from outside the speaker area at the podium. Persons failing to comply with council rules May also be ruled out of order and at the discretion of The Chair May be removed from the chambers for the remainder of todays meeting. Finally, City Council members should refrain from engaging a speaker during public comment. And the public, please be aware that the City Council does not take questions or have a dialogue with you during general public comment. This is your opportunity to express your position. Thank you. Thank you, council.

Lynn Hurtak

9:21:55AM Yes. I apologize, I forgot to mention that Chief Bennett is not available today. Instead, Ms. Mcgregor will be here. There is not a staff report, we already talked about that, or administrative update, but she is here. I want to make sure that we acknowledge someone from the Administration is here today. Okay. So we get to start off with our police officer of the month commendation. So very excited this morning, Councilman Viera.

Luis Viera

9:22:43AM Thank you very much, Madam Chair. Great pleasure to be here today. We will be doing our Tampa Police officer of the month. Like I always say, we do this to reflect the values of the City Of Tampa and Tampa City Council that always supports our first responders including law enforcement officers. Here to talk about this very, very worthy honoree we Have Here Dr. Chief bercaw. Come forward, sir.

Chief Bercaw

9:23:04AM Thank you. Good morning, council. As we begin the new year, there is encouraging news across the nation. Early estimates show that murders are declining by an average of 20% nationwide. That matters. Thats progress, but in Tampa, not only do we do that, we pushed past IT. In 2025, Tampa recorded 19 murders, the lowest number in over half a century and well over 40% from the year prior. Nonfatal shootings dropped by approximately 35% and property crime continued to decline and our homicide clearance rate remains above the national average. Tampa didnt simply fall within the scope of the broader national trends; we outperformed them. That work starts on the front lines. The brave men and women wearing the Tampa Police badge are the foundation of this progress. They answer the call every hour of the day and night. They run towards the danger and they take real-life risks into removing violent offenders from our streets. We rely on their professionalism, their courage, and their commitment. With tomorrow being law enforcement appreciation day, I would like to start early and appreciate all of our Tampa Police officers for the work that they do, and they are making a real difference in our community. [ applause in addition, Tampa saw double-digit percentage reductions in auto thefts and auto burglaries. Moreover, traffic fatalities declined by more than 20%. And this is a great stat, dui related deaths dropped by an extraordinary 75%. Those arent just statistics, those are lives saved. Just as important as enforcement is trust. Strong relationships with the community are not optional; they are essential. This is evident in many aspects, including the increased participation were seeing in neighborhood watch and the more requesting, and another is our engagement with our youth. And that brings US to our officer of the month today. Caitlin Parrish is our officer of the month and She is a valued member of the Tampa Police Department. She is currently assigned to the Police Athletic League as police explorer post advisor and our explorers, some of them are here to support caitlin, they are 14 to 20-year-olds that are aspiring to learn more about law enforcement. This is a role that requires leadership, organization, and operational oversight. Caitlin manages training, scheduling, supervision, and coordination, while ensuring the program operates safely and efficiently in alignment with departmental standards. Under her leadership, this program has more than doubled. Officer Parrish also oversees the planning and execution of state-level explorer competitions, hosted by the Tampa Police Department, of which we have hosted three continuous ones in the last three years, and we remain in the top ten over the last two years with several individual awards receiving first-place trophies. These events take months of preparation, careful coordination and executed so well that the Florida Association Of Police Explorers has requested again to return to Tampa as their host. Officer Parrish goes above and beyond in her scheduling hours, adjusts her availability, and accepts additional responsibilities without hesitation. Her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to supporting others truly reflects the best qualities of a Tampa Police officer. Throughout her career, She has consistently demonstrated professionalism, accountability and dedication in the performance of her duties, and She performs every assignment with sound judgment, strong work ethic and commitment to excellence that reflects positively on the department and the youth She is mentoring and for her consistent performance, leadership, and commitment to the Tampa Police Department, She is truly deserving of this award and congratulations for being officer of the month. [ applause

Luis Viera

9:27:37AM Thank you very much, Chief. We really appreciate you. We see here some wonderful young police explorers. I saw you all outside. Great reflection on the work you do. Very touching. I mean that. Before we formally honor you and hear from Tampa City Council, we have folks from the community, starting with the Pba who would like to honor you.

Lynn Hurtak

9:28:01AM Just a quick reminder, please face the podium so that we can hear you. Officer, were presenting you this plaque for a job well done. Here today, you and your family four complimentary busch gardens passes. [ applause Jill Witecki, Tampa Theatre. Thank you so much for being an inspiration to the young people in our community. On behalf of Tampa Theatre, like to present with you an annual membership to come see US. [ applause Mary Dillon, Straz Center For The Performing Arts. Congratulations on your award. Thank you so much for your work in our community. On behalf of Straz, we have tickets to see the upcoming in February. I saw IT twice last year. IT was fantastic. [ applause good morning. Casey Young, friends of the Tampa riverwalk. We would like to present you with a riverwalk paver. Congratulations as well as goodies from our board members, including splitsville, Florida Avenue, pirate water taxi, lost pearl and yacht starship. Jeff, vice president of marketing for the 1905 family of restaurants. My honor to present a gift card on behalf of the fourth and fifth generation of the gonzmart family. Celebrating 121 years. Your work with the youth reminds me of George Guido who worked for US for 62 years, came to US as 15 years old as at-risk youth and made a life in the restaurant. Starting out earlier and youre doing great work and I wanted to thank him. [ applause mary Lou Bailey. Im here on behalf of the board of zoo Tampa. The young people. Thank you for everybody who serves. You are all awesome. Im talking in the mike. Sorry about that, Lynn. Really impressive story. As a means of thank you, were presenting you with annual membership to the zoo. You can go all year with your family. Im very inspired by you but also very inspired by wildlife and conservation. I hope you grow to share my passion. Mark will show you the beautiful gift basket. Just like you, wolves are very good at mentoring the younger wolves. Alpha female and alpha male. The alpha female really is an integral part of the pack and getting the young ones up to speed. [ applause Leo Geary with Bill Currie Ford. Congratulations, Officer Parrish. I say this every single time im up here and will continue to say this, I appreciate and respect each and every one of you guys that puts the uniform on every single day and keeps the City Of Tampa safe for all of US in this room here today. Congratulations. I want to hand you a letter from Jennifer Curry along with a gift card. And also a gift certificate for your personal vehicle. Maintenance and other goodies in there as well. [ applause Chief. Happy new year. Behalf of the Glazer Family and our entire organization, thank you. Those stats you read off are impressive and credit to everyone in the room from council on down. Thank you for your leadership. But your story is remarkable. Thank you and your family for the sacrifice that you put out and the mentorship and what you do to bring up the next generation. We appreciate that. On behalf of the Glazer Family and our entire organization, we have a little tradition at one buc, anybody who goes over and above gets a game ball. I have your very own game ball. Thank you very much. No fumble. [ applause Steve Michelini. Youre still smiling. Im not going to make you frown. Anyway, congratulations to you and to these young people who are following under your leadership. Youth is the key to the future. We greatly appreciate your efforts and helping to guide them. On behalf of Jackson's Bistro, provide with you a gift cert to enjoy yourself over there for lunch or dinner. On behalf of Daily Eats, which is the Crg Ciccio Restaurant Group, enjoy yourself, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Behalf of meat market in old Hyde Park, providing you with a gift certificate. You can enjoy yourself over there lunch or dinner. And then on behalf of Yummy House, I always say this, its true, the Chief wants you to take him. [ laughter over to Yummy House China bistro. Providing a gift certificate. Make sure you take the letters. There is your gift certificate. Take all of that with you. Congratulations. Thank you young people for your dedication. [ applause

Luis Viera

9:33:34AM On behalf of a very grateful Tampa City Council, genuine honor to give you this. Young people here, God-Willing, wonderful future law enforcement officers. Thanks in part to your work. [ applause recognition. Being able to be here is just in part to show that I get to work for the greatest nation -- or the greatest department in the nation. That for me is a reward every day. Thank my husband and son, supportive parents and family because I wouldnt be able to do this without them, truly. I would like to thank my command staff and chain of command. I wouldnt be able to do what im doing without them to be able to have these young men and women strive to be better. I thank them to allow me to mentor and lead the future generations of law enforcement. So thank you very much. [ applause

9:34:43AM Can I have These Folks say their name? Please, tell US your name.

Lynn Hurtak

9:35:03AM Councilman Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

9:35:06AM Thank you. Thank you, Madam Chair. IT is an honor to see you here, especially the four young people behind you. The police officers can only do so much. When you get young people and you get them involved in society and teach them what life is about, they certainly have a better opportunity to grow up as society leaders and do the right thing. You know, when the Chief mentioned stolen cars, I was thinking about back in the '90s, you can verify this figure, almost certain there were over 11,000 cars stolen in the City Of Tampa in one year back in the '90s. Got down to a low of 450. One is too many. Because of yourself, like you and cadets behind you, working and working, and solving problems, its what makes Tampa what IT is. Its not about the elected officials. About the people who live in the city and want the city to go forward who elect the elected officials. Thank you for what you do on a daily basis and the organization you have under the leadership of your department and your union and all of you that make the City Of Tampa better. Congratulations to all of you.

Lynn Hurtak

9:36:12AM Councilman Maniscalco.

Guido Maniscalco

9:36:13AM Im glad that You brought up your family. Thanks to them and the sacrifice that they make and the sacrifice You make every time You put on the uniform. But mentoring the youth and some of the young people here with You that we got to meet, that is the future of the community. You are laying down that groundwork and foundation. Thats so important. I hope You realize that, because You are opening up that path and helping to start that journey for a better city for tomorrow. Thank You very much. This is well deserved. Enjoy all the goodies that youve received because there is a lot there. Thank You very much.

Lynn Hurtak

9:36:49AM Council Member Carlson.

Bill Carlson

9:36:51AM Thank you for everything you have done. Thank you for the young folks who are getting involved as well. Community relations is one of the most important things that our Police Department can do. Dr. Chief Bercaw has done a fantastic job of that the last couple of years. Obviously, you are a big part of IT. Thank you for that. Also, you mentioned our Police Force being the best in the country. As I travel around the region, other government agencies complain because our pay is too high. I know police probably think IT should be higher even, but we on City Council have supported all the efforts to make sure that we pay well because we want the best people in our Police Department. And the thing about IT is, its hard to get in our Police Department. There are very high standards. And because of that, its great that youre helping inspire people to potentially apply in the future to go through training with our Police Force. We hope to continue building great relationships with the community and also continuing to hire the best folks out there. Thank you.

Lynn Hurtak

9:37:56AM Council Member Young.

Naya Young

9:37:58AM Just thank You for your service and for your mentoring of the youth as well. Youth is a big passion of mine. To see You walk up and wanting to be a part of the change in helping your community really means a lot. Thank You for your work and thank You all for stepping up.

Lynn Hurtak

9:38:16AM And thank you, again, from a grateful City Council. As a former educator myself, im so happy to see you being able to use your role to help mentor youth. Its really important. I think one of my favorite parts of this is that everybody that Chief brings forward is able to use a personal passion to make their community better. IT just reminds US that the police are an overarching agency where every part of a community. Im just really thrilled that we get to see people take their passions and able to use them for the good of the city in whatever their job is, but particularly in our law enforcement community. I really appreciate IT. Thank you so much. Thank you for the young people who came to stand behind her today. I think its just really, really wonderful. Appreciate you taking the time. Thank you so much. And well give a few minutes for all of you and your wonderful supporters to get ready for some photos outside. So thank you so much. [ applause

9:39:32AM Thank you so much, Councilman Viera.

Luis Viera

9:40:50AM Thank you very much.

Lynn Hurtak

9:40:54AM Okay, you all, we are still in -- thank you.

Luis Viera

9:41:03AM If I May, thank you very much, madam chair. We are here to honor a very special woman, ms. Betty Coleman, who is here, who this year will mark 45 years, wonderful woman was hired as the first African American female for Tampa Fire Rescue. That is a very, very big deal. She served for over three decades in Tampa Fire Rescue. Before I talk about her, just for that great fact alone of what IT means, lets give her a big round of applause. [ applause one year before Ms. Coleman was hired, Fernandez Wright, who many of US know was hired as the first female firefighter, and a year later Ms. Coleman would come. Shes here with many, many people, including her daughter Megan, her son Cecil, two of her eight grandchildren, Ariana and Genesa who are here as well. There are a good number of people here. Obviously, our wonderful Chief Tripp who we will be hearing from is here. We have Mr. Johnny Primus representing Local 754. Obviously, they couldnt make IT because of negotiations. I wanted to acknowledge with Hillsborough County chief Morris Lopez. Bill Wade and folks from the retirees will be coming as well as the office of congress woman Kathy Castor. In 1981, Ms. Coleman was hired with Tampa Fire Rescue. 1981 when She came on, President Reagan had only been president for two months. The iranian hostages, 52 of them, were just released by Iran. Journeys dont stop believing was on the jukebox. Charlie Miranda had been on City Council for only seven years back then. [ laughter Bob Martinez was our mayor. At that time, this good woman would join Tampa Fire Rescue, 1981. 13 years after the formal end of Jim Crow. 13 years after the passage of the fair housing law. 18 years after the murder of ever is. And after the murder of Martin Luther King. The federal government was having a lot of local departments throughout the south and north to open up for more opportunities for people, good people who were qualified and work hard and previously been excluded. Ms. Coleman would apply. You were what, 21 years old? Yeah, 21 years old and worked at the Water Department. Her family, I met with her, was very nervous. Obviously, anybody that joins the fire department, IT is very dangerous in 1981 and so forth. She would do IT. IT would take a whole lot of courage for her to take that shot and would ultimately do IT. Serve over three decades. Everybody that I talked to about her has tremendous respect for her, her role, her part in history and her amazing work ethic. I met her at a Tampa Fire Rescue retiree luncheon that I went to. She was there with Megan, her wonderful daughter. We meet, talk, Megan goes, She was the first African American female hired by Tampa Fire Rescue. I went, really? Ms. Coleman goes, not a big deal, because She is so humble about IT. I said that is a big deal. We found out this year would be 45 years. We obviously wanted to honor her. Begin at station 1 in 1981 and serve throughout all of the different stations within our City Of Tampa. She is a tremendous woman of christian faith, something very important for her. If you go any Sunday you will find her at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church where She attends with her children and many of her grandchildren as well. Thats one of the most important foundations of her life. Before we formally honor her and have her speak and so forth and I know we have folks here as well, Chief Tripp, please come forward, maam. Thank you.

Chief Tripp

9:45:02AM Barbara Tripp, fire chief for Tampa Fire Rescue. Ms. Betty is the reason im here today because she has been a true trailblazer for the women of Tampa Fire Rescue, regardless of what race they were. I can only imagine what you went through back in 1981. What im going through now, nothing compared to that. Just telling you. I know IT wasnt easy because its not easy now. I just want to thank you. I had reached out to coleman back in the day when I was having challenges. Female African American in this career. She gave me a lot of guidance and say, okay, this is what you worry about. This is what you dont worry about. I have to thank you for that because I didnt stop. I didnt give up. I thank you for allowing me to sit here today to be able to honor you because if IT wasnt for you, I wouldnt be here because you paved those roads for US, you know. As far as being afro-american, its not that many of US in the fire service. We try to recruit. A lot of them dont understand, but its a challenge. Thats anyone. Not to make IT a racial issue, but you were that trailblazer for me. You was that trail blazer to help the females to continue to do what they are doing and dont give up. We work just as hard as those men do. And sometimes even better. With that being said and as we talk about her being christian woman, Christian Faith. Proverbs, virtual woman. Proverbs 31 and re-created, but I wanted to read this to you. Ms. Betty Coleman is a woman of wisdom in her strength and her virtue. She was and still is clothed with dignity and fills with divine confidence. Taught many through her work diligently, showed love selflessly, and served faithfully in all that she did in our community. Her words brought life. Her actions reflect her glory and her heart stay rooted in truth. Ms. Coleman walked in excellence and courage to manage her time, her family, her home and her calling with grace and joy. Ms. Coleman rose each day 30 plus years, 30 plus years. I aint made IT. Im trying. 30 plus years with purpose knowing that she has pleased her calling to her community and her God. God bless you. I thank you. Ill invite to you my retirement party. [ laughter applause

Luis Viera

9:47:50AM Thank You, Chief. Very much from the heart. I see Edgar with local 2294 with Hillsborough County firefighters. Good to see You, buddy, and whatnot. Was anybody else here from any organization to present anything? Before we allow You to speak and your family, we have a lot of folks from the community here to honor You. On behalf of the Glazer Family, You talk about a trailblazer, Chief and a role model and setting a legacy, I want to thank your family and yourself for your dedication, your sacrifice and all that youve done for our great city. On behalf of the Glazer Family, little tradition at one buc, anybody that goes over and above gets a game ball. You have LED by example and have lived IT. I just want to say thank You and congratulations, 45 years. [ applause Jill Witecki with Tampa Theatre. On behalf of one chapter of tampas history to another, IT is our pleasure to present with You a gift membership to the theater to come see US and spend time in another institution that makes Tampa great. [ applause im inspired by the Bible passage -- im sorry, what did I mess up? I thought I missed a button here. She was schooling me. Im inspired by the Bible passage, proverbs 46, God is within her, she will not fail. You have inspired me this morning, inspired so many people. I want to thank You on behalf of the gonzmart family, fourth and fifth generations, small token of our thanks for all youve done for the service of our community. Ill keep everything buttoned. Pleasure to meet You. [ applause Mary Lou Bailey, here on behalf of Zoo Tampa's board. Service and for being a role model. You probably outworked all the men. Lets be honest. Sorry, guys. Really inspired by your story and I thank your family. As a means of saying thank You, were presenting with You an annual membership to the Zoo for You and your family to go. Mark is also going to explain why he chose the fox. Will be the first to buy tickets. I think Angela Bassett should play You. I think IT would be an amazing movie. Its an amazing story. I cant even imagine what You went through and how many people look up to You. Its amazing. The fox, I couldnt really think of anything to think of the fox with your situation, but we just got two foxes for the first time at the Zoo and they are really cute. I just thought this would be a chance for US to talk about fox. Saved from a fur farm. Two red foxes and they are amazing. [ applause Steve Michelini. Youre still smiling, too. Make You smile some more. On behalf of jacksons bistro on harbour island, providing with You a gift certificate to enjoy yourself for lunch or dinner. Behalf of Busch Gardens, providing You with four complimentary tickets so You can enjoy yourself at Busch Gardens. Target on your back. You dodged all those bullets and youve made IT through and quite successfully. Want to congratulate You for your tenure and service. Thank You. [ applause good morning, council. Family, friends, Betty, Chief, luis, thank You. Im executive board member emeritus Johnny Primus. On behalf of Local 754 Tampa firefighters, IT is with humbleness and honor that we recognize retired supervisor of inspections Betty Coleman. Betty wasnt just a trailblazer, she was the real deal. Outstanding in her service as a firefighter, fire inspector, fire investigator, inspection supervisor and leader, who spent the majority of her fire service career in the Fire Prevention Division where she quietly laid the foundation for shaping the division into what IT is today. Excuse my emotions here. Her efforts, coupled with her skills and ability, were instrumental in aiding a division to transition from antiquated handwritten inspection reports and associated paperwork to the modern, technical, computerized inspection systems that are Currently In Place today. As inspection supervisor, Betty set the standard by commanding professionalism, fairness, and accountability, which she returned threefold back to all those she encountered. For those who work for her, we are better for IT. Betty was a proud card-carrying union member and her union values ran blood deep. She demonstrated every day that once leadership is earned, IT is protected and respected. For her, IT wasnt just about breaking barriers, but about creating opportunities and building those paths forward. From all of US at Local 754, we thank You for your service, your leadership, and your legacy. You didnt just make history, You made a difference. [ applause left.

9:54:25AM Johnny mentioned something that Betty was a Union member. You told me your father was a longshoreman and Union member as well. On behalf -- a couple of things, I got this picture that Megan sent me and I kind of enlarged IT. This is a picture of Betty when she was very young. What year was this?

9:54:48AM This is Her first year. There you go.

Lynn Hurtak

9:55:05AM Wow.

Luis Viera

9:55:05AM 1981.

9:55:13AM 45 years ago. Here, maam, on behalf of a very grateful City Of Tampa for what was heck of an emotional presentation for everybody from Chief Tripp and just everybody, talking about -- when we met, very humble, but IT is a big deal. God bless you. [ applause whoa. I appreciate that. I thought I was going to come up here and get the plaque and just leave. [ laughter oh, wow. Okay. Good morning. I would like to thank you all so very much for what you did recognizing me. I didnt know I was going to cry. Im so sorry. This is very, very nice. I do appreciate this. First -- I need to see my speech. [ laughter first, I would like to thank the City Of Tampa for the opportunity and permission they gave me to serve our city and our great community for so many years. I thank the Tampa Fire Rescue for the chance they took when they hired me because there were other women on the list, too. They didnt have to get me but they did. I thank them so much for that. I was glad they chose me to represent the department and they gave me an opportunity to showcase my skills. I am also glad that I was able to help Pave The Way for so many other women to come on the department. Starting any new job always comes with some bumps In The Road. I went from working as a personnel clerk at the city Water Department. I was wearing a dress, stockings, and heels to become a Firefighter wearing a helmet, bunker pants, and boots. That was a change. Not to mention learning so many new things starting from medical and fire codes, languages that I never heard, but by the grace of God each day got better. Working at Tampa Fire Rescue was an exciting job. IT allowed me to work with some of the most talented, unique, and fine people. No, IT wasnt always flowery. Dont want you to think that. For some, we had our moments, but we got through them, and that was wonderful. I gained so many new friends. I gained so many new friends that I cherish them even to this day. IT was an exciting and rewarding career, and if I had to do IT over again, I would. I thank my family and friends for all of their love, support, and encouragement they gave me throughout those many years, and they still do even today. I would like to leave a message for our young people. I wish every one of you who can pursue the Tampa Fire Rescue as a career. You will find there are many doors of opportunities to travel through. You will also have a chance to pour back into your community to make a positive impact on others. You will bring new friends and new mentors into your life, while achieving a wonderful and rewarding career path for yourself. Again, I am now happily retired. Im enjoying my grandchildren and my family and im not bothering anyone. [ laughter again, thank you so very much. [ applause

Charlie Miranda

10:00:00AM You know, Betty, being number one comes with a lot of responsibility. You might be retired, but I guarantee You youre not tired. You set a blazing trail. I dont know how many females are in the Fire Department now. Maybe somebody can tell me during this session. But You set a standard. How many females we have?

10:00:23AM 53. Look at the blazing trail, the path You have given others that was much easier to get on now than when You had to fight inch by inch to get where You were at. IT wasnt easy to do what You did back then. IT wasnt easy today. But because of Your effort to say I want compassion, I want understanding, I want the City Of Tampa to be better, thats what I want to do to help society and You succeeded in everything You have done. Todays day is not to be forgotten, its to be remembered on what You accomplished to give others the chance to do what they want to do. Thank You very much.

Guido Maniscalco

10:01:03AM Thank you very much. This is our first meeting back for 2026. What a Wonderful Way to start the day. How inspirational. We had the police officer of the month and now we have you. We havent even gotten to the clerks office yet.

Lynn Hurtak

10:01:19AM All about the women today.

Guido Maniscalco

10:01:20AM Its all about the women, but its days like this that remind me why I love coming here, because of you, as Councilman Miranda mentioned, the path. You are a trailblazer. You are a pioneer. You are history. You are what make Tampa great. People like you. As Fire Chief mentioned, 53 women officers -- sorry, Firefighters, you were the first. And IT will continue. You inspired even more people today by being here, just your presence, people watching at home, people in the audience. Your work is not done. You are retired but your story continues. Thank you. IT is an honor. Congratulations.

Bill Carlson

10:02:03AM Thank you. IT is an honor to have you here. Honor to hear you. I hope other forums where we can hear you tell more of your story. Also the significance of having Chief Tripp in the room and the significance of the trail that shes blazed as well. I hope that individually or together you are all being recorded somewhere on video or some format so we can keep the history going. If nobody has asked you, call me and ill figure out how to get IT done. Thank you so much.

Naya Young

10:02:40AM I want to say an amazing story. As a woman, also as a Black woman, You are very inspiring. I just appreciate You for continuing, because IT is a lot of responsibility to be the first, but You continued. Im always very inspired by women like yourself who were the first and continued. You Paved The Way for a lot of US, including me. So thank You.

Lynn Hurtak

10:03:14AM Again, Councilman Clendenin, would you like to say something?

Alan Clendenin

10:03:22AM No. I just echo everybody else on this. Especially Councilwoman Young. Thank you for what you have done for the City Of Tampa and moving the path, clearing the path for so many others.

Lynn Hurtak

10:03:36AM I also want to echo everyone. Especially as a woman, IT really matters to have this representation. Thank you so much, Councilman Viera, for bringing this forward. Its just -- I mean, what you talked about, just being 13 years away from Jim Crow. I mean, we still, its so important for US to remember that, to remember the women who came before US, especially, and that we continue to stand on your shoulders and importantly as well that we continue to bring women along to build ladders so they can stand on our shoulders and get taller and better and stronger. Were just so grateful for everything you did and really happy that we can give you your flowers here while you are here. Thats even more important. I think everybody needs to know how much they mean to a community while they are still here. Were just so appreciative. Thank you so much again for the community that came out today. We wish you continued happiness in retirement. But thank you so much for coming today and sharing a little bit more about your journey. Thank you all. [ applause next, I believe we have -- well give a moment for everyone to exit.

10:06:14AM Okay. Thank you all so much. Councilman Maniscalco, I believe you have the introduction for this today.

Guido Maniscalco

10:07:14AM All right. ID like to introduce at this time Sharon Luther from the city of haines city who serves as the city clerk. She will be making the pin presentation to our wonderful Shirley Foxx-Knowles and amazing Suling Harris on achieving master municipal clerk, which is a significant accomplishment. Yes, maam, take IT away. Staff, attendees. I am so humbled to be here. This is fabulous. This is like woman day. As he said, my name is Sharon Luther, im the city clerk for the city of haines city in polk county and the Florida Association Of City Clerks Central West District Director. IT is with great pleasure that I appear here this morning to congratulate your city on the recent accomplishment of your city clerk Shirley Foxx-Knowles and your deputy city clerk Suling Lucas Harris upon receiving their master municipal clerk designation. I would like to give you a little bit of history. Shirley Foxx-Knowles was appointed by mayor pam iorio on May 12, 2003. She was the 28th clerk of the City Of Tampa. She is only the third female to hold this position. Prior to her appointment, she also served as chair to the Code Enforcement board for the City Of Tampa. Shirley is the longest serving city clerk in the City Of Tampa's history. Before her 22 years with the City Of Tampa, she was the development director for Tampa-Hillsborough Urban League and for the previous 16 years, she was a supervising accountant, auditor, budget analyst as well as corporate and tax accountant for Gte Of Florida. She currently serves as volunteer member and advisor to the City Of Tampa Black history committee. She also served as board member and advisor for 13 years for the Salvation Army. She has also volunteered with big brothers and big sisters, Hillsborough County historical advisory council, National Forum For Black Public Administration, Tampa Organization Of Black Affairs, and National Association Of Accountants And Naba, association of Black accountants. Sharing the 2006 annual convention for all Florida city clerks, she was highly recognized for her event planning and red carpet treatment for all those attending. She has also volunteered and been awarded the josephine howard stafford memorial award in 2025, National Forum For Black Public Administration, Tampa Bay area chapter 2012 award, the buffalo soldiers woods and wanton chapter, INC., The Dr. William h. Community service award in 2015. In recognition of outstanding contributions, dedication and accomplishments that enrich the lives of many in our community. Where she gets time to be the city clerk of Tampa, I dont know. But, my, this is impressive. Were also honoring your deputy city clerk. I want to read her bio as well. Suling Lucas Harris began her career with the City Of Tampa as temporary employee in June 2003. She became a permanent employee of the city clerks office on October 12, 2004. Since that time, she has gained comprehensive experience across nearly every function within the city clerks office. Her service includes roles as front desk clerk, agenda management clerk, Code Enforcement clerk, senior City Council city clerk support specialist where she managed the City Council office and assisted with daily legislative and operational functions. Through these positions she developed extensive knowledge of municipal procedures, agenda preparation, records management, and quasi-judicial processes. Near the end of 2016, Suling was appointed interim deputy city clerk and permanently assumed the role in November 2017. She continues to serve as the deputy city clerk, providing leadership and oversight for City Council operations. Code Enforcement special magistrate operations and clerk office staff while ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with statutory requirements. Suling is an active member of the Florida Association Of City Clerks as well as the International Institute Of Municipal Clerks. She became a member of both organizations in 2016 and earned her master municipal clerk designation reflecting her dedication to professional excellence, ethical public service, and lifelong learning. She is honored to serve the residents of Tampa and remains committed to advancing the municipal clerk position. Some people say what is a clerk? What is a city clerk in let me tell you a little bit about our organization. The International Institute Of Municipal Clerks known as Iimc and its partner with the Florida Association Of City Clerks are professional associations that promote continuing education and certification through university and college-based institutes. The iimcs primary goal is to actively promote the continuing education and professional development of municipal clerks through extensive education programs, certification, publications, networking across the globe, annual conferences and research. The Florida association of city clerks primary goal is to actively promote the continuing education and professional development of municipal clerks in the State of Florida, by partnering with the Florida League Of Cities and the Florida Institute Of Government to meet the ever-changing educational needs of the city and town clerks and to improve their knowledge in areas such as public administration, law, management, elections, and many other disciplines. The Master Municipal Clerk Academy was established to further professional education of city clerks and to meet the challenges of the office. Academy members must demonstrate that they have actively engaged in educational and professional participation that keeps them current with the changing events in the local government scene. Academy members seeking to earn the master municipal clerk designation are required to attain a hundred hours in advanced education with 60% of the course work in public administration and 40% in the professional and social contributions. This is quite a task considering the daily demands of the clerks office. Currently, 9.6% Of the 15,000 members of the international municipal clerks have attained their master municipal clerks. The Florida Association Of City Clerks has 626 members, 142 members have reached their master municipal designation. That tells you exactly just how difficult IT is to attain this, and its very, very special. We really have to commend our clerks when they do get this designation. Shirley And Suling are now part of an elite group of professionals in local government, a group they could not have become part of without your commitment and the support of their efforts. Your city can take immense pride in Shirley And Suling's educational accomplishments and their commitment to lifelong learning that has enabled them to achieve this milestone. Shirley And Suling display your plaque and wear your pin with pride as an example of dedication and professionalism. On behalf of the Florida Association Of City Clerks President, the board of directors, its members, and Myself, the Central West District Director, congratulations on becoming our newest master municipal clerks. [ applause

Lynn Hurtak

10:15:09AM Turn This Way so they can get IT from that side. [ laughter and now suling. [ applause

10:16:12AM Lets get all three. Looking This Way in this corner first. Turn around for your person who wanted that one. Okay. [ applause I want to thank -- I have some past presidents that have come. Shirley Mooney, past president of the Florida Association and a retired city clerk From Temple Terrace. Kelly Koos is also a past president and the current city clerk for City Of Lakeland. I thank them for coming and giving me a little support here. Thank you so much for your time. This was wonderful. I have ideas to take back now. Thank you.

10:17:32AM Lets allow them -- the other two female clerks. Frances was here up until last year. She left US. She was a wonderful guide. And Jeanette, she was wonderful, too. I knew them both.

10:17:59AM Excellent. Would you like to say something? [ laughter aside from having them stand up with US, they were wonderful guides and wonderful people. Genuine people. I know, Charlie, you knew both of them and im sure some other people knew them. They were just wonderful. Frances talked to me a number of times. She was all about Staff, Staff, Staff, and she knew -- Frances started back in the '50s. She just passed away last year. I learned so much. She would talk to US. Talk to US, talk to Staff. She was always showing up, and I loved IT. Loved IT, loved IT, loved IT. And another person I would like to note, and I would tell anybody this, Mr. Bowden used to always say give IT your best. Give IT your best. You say, how you doing? Oh, im giving IT my best. We should all give IT our best. I took IT to heart to give IT our best. But anyway, I will be quiet now. [ applause

10:19:27AM Ms. Lucas Harris, would you like to say anything? Good morning, everyone. [ laughter im not good at like free talking, so I wrote everything down. As one of your meeting clerks, I know better than anyone that no one wants or should want to extend unnecessary. I promise I will be brief. I made that commitment on the record, I am truly honored to be pinned and recognized today as a master municipal clerk. This moment is both humbling and deeply meaningful. Because IT represents not just an achievement, but a journey, one rooted in service, commitment, and a deep respect for Local Government. The mmc designation is not something earned overnight, as you heard. IT reflects years of dedication, continued education, professional growth, and unwavering commitment to excellence in municipal service. IT represents a responsibility to uphold transparency, integrity, and democratic process, often behind the scenes but always at the heart of government. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the International Institute Of Municipal Clerks, the Florida Association Of City Clerks, City Council, past and present, the Administration, City Staff across all departments that I have the privilege of working with, and the mentors and colleagues, current and present, you know who you are, who guided, challenged and encouraged me Along The Way. I said I wasnt going to cry. Your leadership, support, and knowledge made the milestone possible. I also want to give a very special thank you to the city clerk staff. Your professionalism, dedication, and teamwork and commitment to public service do not go unnoticed. The work we do is so demanding, detailed and often unseen, but IT is seasonal to the function of Local Government. I am grateful to work alongside such a capable and committed team. I thank you for your support, collaboration, and trust. I would also like to acknowledge my children who have been my silent motivation throughout my career, even when they May not have fully understood. They have been the reason I kept going, push forward and continue to grow. They are not here today because they are at work helping to pay the household bills. [ laughter I also want to give a quick shout-out to My Brother, My Sister All The Way in cali. I know she is watching, family and friends who have supported me in ways both big and small. Checking in, encouraging me, listening when I needed IT and celebrating the wins Along The Way. You are -- your presence in my life means more than you all know. And to My Husband in particular, who truly deserves his own pin for listening, supporting and dealing with me throughout this journey. Thank you for being my constant source of strength, humor and balance. I would also like to give a shout-out to any of my who May be present. Your sisterhood, encouragement and commitment to service and leadership continue to inspire me, and I am grateful to be grounded in a legacy that reminds me daily to do the work, serve with purpose and lead with integrity. Lastly, thanks to God for his guidance, grace, and provision throughout the journey. Thank you for this honor and the opportunity to continue serving our community with integrity and dedication. Thank you. And I hope I was brief. If not, Council is used to IT. [ laughter applause

10:23:19AM We have some flowers. Wonderful. Thank you. Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

10:23:33AM I want to congratulate both of You. You are both rock stars. Im so thankful and the community should be so thankful that such brilliant people as the two of You, hardworking, brilliant people, are dedicated to public service and dedicated to our city because You all help keep things moving. The position You are in has a lot of regulation, risk, and ive never heard a single complaint about your department. I appreciate that. Also, I should note that You all have gone through covid, which was incredibly difficult and You worked with US on that. You also worked through a major enterprise software change to onbase which I know was very difficult, but almost didnt skip a beat at all. I have never seen one go so smoothly, thank You to IT. People but also You all for making sure the documents are there. Shirley, great to see You be on the side of receiving. Can see You are uncomfortable because You are usually announcing other people and congratulating other people. And Suling, the City Council couldnt run without You. I know You are the front end of a whole bunch of people. But the work that You put in and the care and dedication, the fact that You respond all 24/7 and thanks to Mike, besides being a photographer, he takes -- or You take him on great trips around the world. I love watching your vacations, but most importantly, Suling always has a smile on her face. No matter how many hours shes been sitting here, She always comes in with a smile. We May be completely exhausted, but shes always got energy and a smile. Thats because She has support at home and also youre taking -- or shes taking You on great trips. Thank You all for everything You do.

Lynn Hurtak

10:25:22AM Councilman Maniscalco.

Guido Maniscalco

10:25:24AM Congratulations. We have an amazing clerks office, number one. Thanks to everybody. Yes, Suling is my favorite. [ laughter Ms. Foxx-Knowles, when I was appointed to serve on my first city board back 2012, you swore me in. You were there at the beginning. Suling was here when I first got elected. Youve been there. Weve laughed. I think ive made you laugh with my terrible jokes. But I appreciate both of you. As was mentioned, you are always smiling. Its always good to see you. Always good to come to work because you are here. Im glad Mr. Harris is here. When we first saw him, I said, I know you, and I dont know you because of social media. Here he is. Here is the guy. Thank you for all the support you show at home. These two wonderful women are so important to US. This is just a little token of our appreciation. Because what you do touches beyond City Council meetings and impacts so many people. Thank you to you, your leadership, and your entire team. Thank you so much.

Lynn Hurtak

10:26:31AM Yes, Councilman Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

10:26:32AM Thank you, madam chair. You know, as I look back at both of you, Suling and Shirley, I think of how this department started. Im going back when I was a young kid about 12 or 13 years old. Played ball with a guy name Stark. His father, I think, was city clerk. Way back. '50s or '60s. This used to be an elected position at one time. I believe Francis was the last one elected under that system if I recall history. Again, going from memory. Had the pleasure to work with Frances, Enriquez, Jeanette, wonderful people. I ask Suling and she laughs. How in the hell can you write all this stuff down when all of US are talking at the same time? And she does IT. Im sure she doesnt fib. Its accurate. Ive read them. I dont know how she does IT. Congratulates to you and your staff. I ask, how can you take this from US, when we talk -- and you write IT down, comes out perfect. Its so appreciative of the record you keep and keep the history going forward of the City Of Tampa. Congratulations on the award as master. You all deserve IT dearly. Thank you very much for being who you are.

Lynn Hurtak

10:27:54AM Councilwoman young.

Naya Young

10:27:58AM This is definitely a well deserved honor. Being someone who is still fairly new, any questions that I had, even down to the simplest question, you both answered with a smile. Ill say, im sorry -- no, its okay. Even down, this is how IT will go. Go like this. And both of you were just so helpful. You really, really have such an important job. Im appreciative to have the both of you. Not too long ago, ms. Shirley Foxx-Knowles, you were right here in the front and swore me in. That was an awesome moment. Im excited to continue to work with you all. Thank you so much for what you all do for the city.

Lynn Hurtak

10:28:41AM Councilman Viera.

Luis Viera

10:28:42AM Congratulations to you all and everybody at the clerks office. A lot of good people there. I remember when I served on the Civil Service Review Board, Jim Crew was always with US. Jim was funny. The Way he is and so forth. Both of you all, such a pleasure to work with you all. Suling. I mean, we have some long nights. You know what I mean? Sometimes your service is west Germany, sometimes Vietnam. Here IT goes Vietnam sometimes, you know what im saying. Its funny. You do a great job and such a great person. Real pleasure to see your husband and everything like that. Thats marvelous. Shirley, you are a tremendous person. I mean IT. The role you play in your part here in Tampa means a lot to a lot of institutions and people in Tampa. A lot of people that have pride in you and your accomplishment and work and integrity. I met your husband before who I know is military veteran. I believe Airborne hat and license plate. We talked about our families and just the love that you bring to every part of your life, your vocation, personal life, family life, everything like that. Always comes from The Same Place. God bless all of you all.

Lynn Hurtak

10:29:56AM Councilman Clendenin.

Alan Clendenin

10:29:57AM Thank you, council pro tem Hurtak. I want to echo what everyone else has said, especially I think Councilman Maniscalco said about the smiles. Both Shirley and Suling, every time I see you, you have big smiles on your face. Bring joy and happiness to City Hall and the serious business that we do thats always heartwarming. I just love that about you. My favorite people. You are the glue that binds the city business together and the continuity between councils and business that we do as being chair, working closely with you all, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate what you all do for me, for City Council, and for the City Of Tampa. Were very well served by both of you. Two great individuals. I wish we could clone you and make a hundred of you. Thank you so much and congratulations.

Lynn Hurtak

10:30:53AM I want to echo all of this. Ms. Foxx-Knowles, you have been with me from my very first journey. I remember being sworn in by you for the Charter Review Commission, Like Way back to start my start in public service. Im always grateful for your calm demeanor and Just The Way you make everyone feel like everything is going to be okay. Obviously, you carry that through your work because you all do -- honestly, record keeping is one of the hardest jobs and We never hear about IT. Thats how good you are. Its seamless. And then Ms. Lucas Harris, when I joined council, IT was so overwhelming and you really helped me become more confident in who I was and you are always there to answer, like Councilwoman Young said, any question, anything. But again, making everything move smoothly, making sure everything is working, and We now have a whole succession of people that weve watched you train. And that is so important. We miss seeing you all the time, but also, its really great that were creating this stable of people who come -- who can come behind you all. That is the greatness of your office and what you all do. I know you have a wonderful staff who really support you and you are helping to build the next generation. Say how important that is and how much We thank you. Again, going on the theme for the day, how important IT is to see women in these positions, especially women of color, very important to US as a community, and just, so everyone here today, women watching, young girls watching, young boys watching, just seeing how wonderful and diverse our community is and how We really just believe in helping people get even further. Im really, really -- congratulations for the hard work you put in. I know well have more people behind you doing the same work and getting these recognitions and earning this very important award. Thank you so much. Were thrilled to have you. One more round of applause. [ applause

10:33:31AM Well give just a moment so they can exit. Apparently were going to do a five-minute recess. We will be back at 10:40 and not a second later. [ sounding gavel [recess]

10:41:28AM Welcome back, Everyone, to Tampa City Council. Roll call.

Charlie Miranda

10:41:38AM Here.

Guido Maniscalco

10:41:39AM Here.

Naya Young

10:41:40AM Here. Carlson? Clendenin?

Alan Clendenin

10:41:45AM Here.

Lynn Hurtak

10:41:46AM Here.

The Clerk

10:41:47AM We have a quorum.

Lynn Hurtak

10:41:48AM Thank You. Excellent. IT is now time for public comment. If You have not already filled out your form, please do so now. As is customary, well start with people who mentioned what they are here for that is on the agenda today. First, we have Tina Adams. Then Greg Campbell. And Daryl Hych. My name is Tina Adams. My home in parkland estates flooded last year, along with over 300 homes and businesses. Thankfully, we are back in our home, but we are still working on repairs over a year later. The south howard flood project has been researched and designed by experts, engineers, Construction Companies with many, many years of experience in this area. I trust them. I believe them when they say they can fix this problem or at least alleviate the flooding we have from everyday storms. Climate change is happening and storms and flooding is only getting worse. My family and I have supported the businesses on howard for many years. Now is their turn to support the families and neighborhoods that have supported them. We have gone to bellas back when they had brown paper on the tables and they gave kids pizza dough. Im sure its a choking hazard now. They dont give IT anymore. Im confused by some of the statements by some of the businesses and their representatives. They say business is great, but if thats true why is haven, burns sister restaurant, applying for demolition permit and totally new concept? Additionally, why is the Owner applying for an environmental resource exemption permit from the Water Management District when they know there is a flooding problem? Why arent they supporting their neighbors? We supported them. In closing, I would like to ask You, what will be your legacy? Will IT be standing up for families and homes? Doing the right things by neighborhoods? Improving infrastructure? Or will IT be letting over $10 million go away in grant funding, just slip away and doing nothing. A lot of people are counting on You and watching You. Please do the right thing. Accept the grant money and help US feel safe in our homes again.

10:45:11AM Thank you very much. Next we have Greg Campbell followed by Daryl Hych and David Deloach. My wife and I live in parkland estates on a site my parents bought in 1953, 72 years ago. Across those years, we have seen a lot of high water in the area and around our house and all through the neighborhood and indeed around the city. We have gone through countless summer thunderstorms and good number of hurricanes. The city has taken steps across the years to improve things for all of US, and those steps were successful to a degree. But by far, the best project to emerge in 70 years is the South Howard Flood Relief Project. IT goes further and does more than anything thats ever been done before. You heard opposition and I spoke in opposition to that project one year ago as far as box culverts going through neighborhood streets are concerned. But that idea has been abandoned, thankfully, by Kimmins and the Mobility department. And swann to howard route is the obviously correct route for the box culverts. Because of that, those of US who were elected to the Board of the Parkland Estates Civic Club in opposition to the south howard project putting box culverts through neighborhood streets, the very same people are now unanimously in favor of the South Howard Flood Relief Project. And thats because of The Swann Avenue route. I am a member of the Board of the Parkland Estates Civic Club. Im not the President, not empowered to speak for the Board, but the Board has public meetings and its minutes are public. You can see in those minutes the Board has voted 8-0 in favor of the south howard project. [ applause sounding gavel IT does cost money, obviously, but in the context of an almost $2 billion budget, annual budget, for the City Of Tampa, and in the context of a project lasting at least three or four years, maybe more, the City Of Tampa in that time will spend a good $10 billion and within that amount, if we really do favor flood relief, we can find the necessary funds for what started as a $57 million project. So money is not a big problem with good management if we are indeed committed to flood relief. And because we live in an estuary, flood relief is important not just to our neighborhood, but to neighborhoods across the entire city. Thank you.

10:48:31AM Thank you very much. Daryl Hych. After that, Dave Deloach, and then Steve Michelini. Daryl Hych. The other day someone told me I was an agitator, and then someone else told me this week, they asked me to say something good, and I said good evening. [ laughter agitators are using laundry -- are used in laundry in the washing machine to clean up dirt, clean up soil thats inside the washing machine. Item number 56, ms. Ocea Wynn is going to provide a list of city venues, restaurants, caterers and various things that the city can use. I have a list of restaurants that weve reached out to, and none of these restaurants have had the privilege of being on the list or at least had the privilege of speaking with Ocea Wynn. Venue 2106, madison 2.0, Table 22, coasis, mr. Bs, 7th and grove, mangos, soul de Cuba, dunns river. These are just a few names of restaurants that May or May not be on the list because they havent been contacted to be on this list. That brings me back to resolution 568. This week, on two occasions, the city stood before Black and minority leaders and business owners and lied to them. A city leader told US on Monday that we can go to the city website, log on, and get MBE, WMBE certifications. And then they told to US click on the welcome letter. The welcome letter would give US information on how to get certified. So I clicked on that website. The website said we can no longer do this based upon the executive order given back in January. And then she tried to explain her case by sounding for the most part like Charlie Brown. Mwah, mwah, mwah. What she was saying wasnt true. Tuesday, I attended the CAC meeting. The question was asked at the CAC meeting, does anybody have experience with extending the cras for different areas? And the New Manager was there. The New Manager, and Mr. Mccray both sat there in silence and said they have no experience and dont have any knowledge on how to move forward with an extension. The New Manager been in pinellas county for 13 years. Lo and behold, Safety Harbor just did an extension. How do you not know this? You get paid to come and give US the information. On the citys website right now today, they have a link on there for the lgbtq to get certified as that. What is the difference in that gender certification than IT is with you removing the Racial Reconciliation Committee? Same difference. There has to be something else going on for them to allow that to stay there. Thank you.

10:51:49AM Thank you very much. David Deloach, followed by Steve Michelini and Edward De La HART. My name is Dave Deloach. Im a professional engineer and the principal with deloach engineering science, speaking today on behalf of the South Howard Business Community in my role as a technical consultant. To be clear, im certainly not here to oppose flood mitigation or seeking state funding to perform mitigation, flooding in South Tampa is real, and IT needs to be addressed. My comments are narrowly focused on the FDEP resiliency grant agreement thats before you and whether the project record is technically sufficient to meet the citys obligation under that agreement. The grant doesnt simply provide funding, IT requires the city to demonstrate technical sufficiency. IT also requires completion approval of required deliverables, such as the sea level impact projection or slip study, consistency with resilience objectives and achievement of defined performance standards. The measurement also makes clear that permits are not guaranteed, and that unanticipated compliance issues cannot be resolved using grant funds. Based on our preliminary technical assessment of the project, weve identified three areas where the record doesnt demonstrate compliance with grant requirements. The first of these in the alternatives analysis. The city previously rejected multiple, technically viable alternatives, advanced by its own consultants as being too costly or too disruptive. Today, the city is advancing a solution that is far more expensive and far more disruptive than those rejected alternatives, without reevaluating them under current cost and risk assumptions. The State is not funding a concept in isolation. IT considers the decision process. If alternatives were eliminated using criteria that the city no longer applies consistently, then the record doesnt support that the selected project is the most reasonable use of the grant funds. Second, under tidal and sea level resilience, current plan relies on large gravity conveyance to a tidal water, yet the record doesnt demonstrate how king tides, storm surge or future elevation changes in the bay will be prevented from propagating inland. Slip study has not been prepared to close the gap and pump assistance or controlled alternatives are no longer being reconsidered. Third, performance and economic impact. The projects benefit cost framework -- avoided flood damage but not foreseeable economic harm. These deficiencies, if these deficiencies persist, the ramifications are straightforward. Prudent step today would be just to delay the approval until Staff provides a side-by-side comparison of a previously rejected alternatives and the current plan using common, cost risk and constructability assumptions, including the degree to which each alternative meets tidal resilience requirements, expanding the benefit cost analysis to include impacts of each alternative.

10:55:06AM Thank you very much. Stephen Michelini followed by Edward De La Parte and david. Steve Michelini representing the Soho Business Alliance. This proposal as presented to you is not ready. IT is based on information that is lacking, thats required. This started off as a small-scale project that was supposed to identify and solve summer storm issues, yet the proposal that you have before you calls out a hundred-year storm design. You havent seen that design. Its not ready. They havent even finished 30% of the design criteria. They eliminated reasonable alternatives without any discussion, and without IT being brought forward to you. Maintenance is a key issue here, and IT should become the priority. Funding. They are asking you to commit -- and these are in their documents -- $54.9 Million in matching funds from the city. Youve been told twice by the CFO the city doesnt have that. Where is that money going to come from? You are being faced with, and I think the CFO told you, they are going to have to raise taxes or increase the stormwater fee or both. The design criteria thats required for the grant has not been met. The small-scale project has grown. The narrative IT calls for 6,000 linear feet of box culverts. IT never shows you where. Says 259-acre area with seven neighborhoods being affected. Theres no discussion whatsoever regarding where this is going to come from, what the design criteria is for. IT says -- ive already driven up and down south howard. IT says that theres no stormwater system at all on south howard. Simply inaccurate. Not true. But they have IT in there and they said thats one of the criteria they are using for this grant. They need to identify the scope and the plan for this project. Its just simply not there. This is a very competitive grant application that other cities and other communities are dying for that money and they have plans and they are ready to go. The City Of Tampa doesnt have IT. They have failed in every respect. I can count off at least four or five additional issues that are contained in their grant application that they simply havent met. In talking with City Staff, they told me this was never designed for a large-scale development of any kind for stormwater. Wasnt designed for that, so the backup materials that they have in there simply dont match what they are asking for. Alternatives that were proposed were never fully examined or produced. Weve asked them for additional information. There are pumps and pump stations that were proposed in there, including a pump station in parkland estates that was routinely just removed from consideration. There are reasonable alternatives. They should be examined and this should not be going forward.

10:58:21AM Thank You very much. Edward De La Parte. I apologize for not being able to read the end of that. David Lachster and Victor Demaio. Business Alliance here to speak about the proposed grant amendment. I know some of You have been told this is simply extending the expiration date of the grant from June 2026 to June 2027, but thats not the case. This is a complete rewrite of the grant that was signed by the City in 2024. If You look at IT, every attachment thats attached to that grant is completely rewritten. Its a completely different attachment. You should at the very least been provided with a red-lined showing what the differences were between the attachments. They also added new exhibits that didnt exist before. The grant itself contains requirements that simply are ones that You cannot comply with. Attachment 1a has a provision, paragraph 44 that says that You, the City Council, the City, represent that the information provided to dep are current, complete, and accurate, and that all statements and information in the grant as well as the attachment and exhibits are correct. Thats not true. This grant agreement says that this project will be completed in June 2027. Get on your website, IT says IT wont be completed until 2029. How do You reconcile those two statements? This grant agreement says this project is intended to deal with the hundred-year floodplain, but on your website for frequently asked questions, IT says, no, thats not the case. Only deal with the five-year floodplain requirement. Which is just intended for normal, everyday wet weather conditions. This grant agreement has a provision that obligates a City to pay 84.5% Of the grant amount. Now, some May argue thats limited to the original 2022 estimate, which is 84% would be about 54.9 Million gallons a day, but IT isnt clear to me thats the case. What happens if this grant -- what happens if the cost of the project inflates to a hundred million and You accept this grant, take money from this grant, are You then committed to pay 84% of that dollar amount? Finally, the City has been reluctant to do an economic impact analysis. Youre going to need an Army Corps Of Engineer permit for the discharge point. Thats a major federal action, which under the National Environmental Protection Agency Act, or Nepa, requires that You look at impact on local businesses. Why assign this grant when You dont have all your ducks in a row? You should take this opportunity to relook at this situation. Thank You.

11:01:28AM Thank you very much. David Lachster, followed by Victor Dimaio and Stephanie Poynor. But he had to leave.

11:01:45AM On to Victor Dimaio. I do represent some of the businesses in south howard. Im here today to piggy back the fact when I was here last, I did mention to the Council that we did retain Ed De La Parte 40 years of experience in stormwater legal litigation and David Deloach, stormwater engineer from orlando. One of the things just mentioned, Mr. Deloach is spearheading. We currently have an 80 page economic impact statement. Its not finished yet, but were still working on IT. IT states that the damages that weve estimated so far to all the businesses up and Down Howard Avenue is about $35 million. Now, the business May survive, but what will do you with the thousands of jobs. These are men and women who work for a living. Restaurant work is tough. Work at nights. Who is going to -- are you guys going to pay the salaries of these people for the next four years where they are laid off? Who is going to support the kids, the families, the mortgages of all these people for four years? When you shut down howard to put in that culvert that goes from curb to curb, which isnt a little pipe, and you saw the damage, restaurants in Seminole Heights that literally went out of business. Thats exactly what you are doing here today if you pass this particular thing thats on the Council. To reiterate what the other two gentlemen said, there are major, major flaws going on right now that have to be corrected. I would urge you guys to delay this until you get answers. Like where the $54 million is coming from. The Mayor is going to lay an egg on this deal and you guys have to live for IT. Everyone here is running for reelection. Youll have to answer, why approved $44 million that we dont have. Why submitted a statement to the Federal Government, going to have to approve this, attesting to the fact that everything in there is correct when its not. You guys are on the hook and you should take a breath and think about IT. Listen, we have Mr. Deloach identified alternatives to this pipe to go from swann to howard thats upwards to a hundred million dollars that will cost less and you dont have to do the pipe down howard. Thats the bottom line. Youve heard several people, reiterate, you dont have to do the pipe down howard because we do have alternatives, which we can suggest that the city will not listen to US because we begged them to try and they wont listen, because this is the only answer, but there are alternatives to doing this project. To collect the water. As you know, as that water shoots down howard from swann to Bayshore and its high tide and nowhere for the water to go, that water is going to go back up on howard.

11:04:53AM Thank you very much. Stephanie Poynor, followed by Jarrod Dyer and Connie Burton. Stephanie Poynor. Number 25, ethics committee report, like IT be removed that IT is submitted for approval as IT was when they wrote that document because we all know that unpaid citizens are not lobbyist. 45, Julian B. Lane. Fixing docks damaged by others. That is an insurance issue. Not an everybody else that pays taxes issues. Julian B. Lane brings in their own funding, get out of the small Parks fund. Gadsden Park, ADA bathrooms begged for by Little League. Bill Carlson and I met with them about three years ago about the bathrooms. Still need them. Ballast Point park, still havent fixed the pier. $2 million from THEA to fix the park at the end of Gandy. $650000 for them using the right-of-way on prescott. Now, that is South Tampa money. Where is IT? Lets use IT on South Tampa Parks. People say South Tampa gets everything. What a joke. Number 32, where are the maps of the area? The thing about IT is, the same contractor did the macdill 48 doing this project. We need to have the data from that contractor that says how long was himes closed. Himes was closed forever. Well over a year, I would guess. They have the data. Show IT to you, because they are telling you IT is only going to be closed a week or two at a time which is bull in my opinion. We just had an expert up here that I asked to e-mail to you the documentation that backs IT up. We dont have $54 million, folks. We dont have $54 million to pay our part. When you sign off on that crap today, where is the money coming from? I dont sign paper work if I dont have the money to buy something. You guys need to take that into consideration. If you are spending all of the rest of our Stormwater assessment for the next 20 years, or whatever IT is, is this the best use of our money? Boca raton versus Florida, look IT up. I sent you the documents. West riverwalk. I have a question for you. We went to the meeting the other night, there are not one but two parts of the west riverwalk that are supposed to be privately installed. So when we are done spending $50 million on this crap, well still have two parts. Guess what, same vendor, same guys that have rome yard. Just remember, they still havent finished rome yard. IT was approved the same Time Hanna Street was approved. IT was approved the same time that the affordable housing next to Dairy Joy was approved, and they are just now getting started on IT. So well trust them -- I asked for the contract. I want to see the contract. IT is a bonus agreement contract. So what if they decide they dont want the extra 400 apartments that they signed up for the bonus agreement for? Last but not least, Stormwater told US this week that they are not required to meet the Stormwater assessments.

11:08:03AM Thank you very much. Jarrod Dyer followed by Connie Burton and Carroll Ann Bennett. Im Jarrod Dyer. Im with bellas italian cafe, South Howard Businesses. Been before you all before. Im kind of frazzled when I think about this, IT seems like every direction I look theres some different problem. Ill kind of randomly throw out bullet points, sort of. My initial issue with the plan was not refusal to acknowledge the need for relief from our neighbors in parkland estates and Palma Ceia pines. IT was because of the devastation to the South Howard Businesses. As I learned more listening to Dave Deloach, Edward De La Parte, Steve Michelini, all the research and people they have talked to, I cant figure out how this is still moving forward and were still talking about IT in the form that IT is. IT doesnt make any sense. The budget keeps increasing. Started at 65 million. Now they are saying 100 to $120 million. The resiliency grant agenda item 32 requires the city to match funds, $54 million, where is that going to come from? Are we going to increase taxes on the whole city to pay for this small area of the city? The stormwater assessment was intended, obviously, to support the stormwater system, but IT was recently revealed that 75% of the funds are going to salaries. 75% of that assessment, and then we find out that maintenance wasnt done for so many years before the storms of 2024 and the pumps werent working. Maybe some of that money wasnt going to salaries, maybe done in maintenance, how big of a difference would that have made? This project, currently, IT would use all of the funds intended for the entire city stormwater issues, leaving nothing for any of the other neighborhoods, like Forest Hills, which also flooded terribly. So this one project, one of the wealthiest areas of the city going to get all of the resources and the rest of the city is left to fend for themselves? Thats not right. No economic study has been done. Weve been told IT isnt required. But the impacts can be devastating. Just because IT isnt required, IT could be required. You could say for US to move forward, we want an economic study done. You cant bury your heads in the sand and dont know how bad IT will be. IT will be bad. $35 million, much more than annual gross by fact -- in gross. Route now set as swann to howard. The disruption is going to completely fall on the Businesses. Parkland estates is now free and clear. I dont know if they pushed for that or how IT worked out, if Kimmins decided. They are clear of the disruption of getting in and out of houses. Just the Businesses. Tina Adams said IT is time for Businesses to step up and support the neighbors. Its not a matter of not supporting neighbors, matter of supporting 60 employees just at my restaurant still have jobs and our business survives. After this, only help the flooding by reducing four inches? I mean, its just crazy.

11:11:21AM Thank you very much. Connie Burton, followed by Carroll Ann Bennett, followed by James Adair. If either Ms. Scharf or Mr. Thomas could come up, I would appreciate IT. I was really moved this morning by the ceremony. What I saw was Black excellent. Given an opportunity, how well our people can do. I also would like to recall the remembrance of thinking about the young explorers of Martin Lee Anderson. 14-year-old child that was killed in one day of being in the custody of the Bay County Sheriff's Department, suffocated to death based on demonstration and second autopsy, we found out he didnt die just from sickle cell anemia. If that 14-year-old had been given an opportunity, we dont know 20 years later what he could have became. Item 54 -- 55, the summer youth program. When we ran that program, start advocating for that program, we came here because we understood that East Tampa, our children didnt have many opportunities. What was given to them was that if you were going to participate in summer job program, you had to pick up trash. Nothing wrong with that. Nothing wrong with landscaping. We just said we wanted more. What did the city do? They snatched the program, made IT citywide and only seven children from East Tampa last year had an opportunity to participate. Seven. You cant talk about what our young people are doing, if the elders in our community, City Staff leadership do not Pave The Way. 34, 32, 48, whatever the small numbers are for this year, IT is not enough. You have too many business partners, you give out too much money. You need to have somebody on the front end advocating that children, young people need opportunities. Were not going to go away from that. In your returning citizen, moved to hanna. Resource Center, to tell people where to go if they need housing. Tell people where they can go, loop, down hill spiral of nothingism. This Mayor going to be out of here in a couple of months. March 2027 she be gone. But what will your legacy say? All of these programs that you have supported and you say you love, you talk about how the hell we was able to make -- talking about Black folks now. Through all the segregation, all the policies, all the poverty, we can have an opportunity right now, this Council, turn the wheel real fast and say anything that come to this Council that do not show that you are trying to build Black excellence -- thank you.

11:14:36AM Thank you very much. Carroll Ann Bennett followed by James Adair and Robin Lockett. My name is Carroll Ann Bennett. A founding member of the Tampa Tree Advocacy Group. Trees are infrastructure, period. They should be funded by the City The Same Way the roads, the sidewalks, and stormwater is funded. This is the annual tree -- this is the tree report done every five years. In 2021, the benefits for trees were $306 million a year. Stormwater alone, almost $5 million a year in 2021. Trees are infrastructure. This is showing the interception of rainwater by trees. This 22-inch caliper plane tree, almost 80% interception. This document that ive got here, this is a report prepared by the City. On page 19, IT discusses the comparison of how 667 US. Communities, how -- what other communities do and how IT compares to what Tampa does. We are woefully underfunding our infrastructure. IT says here that Tampa is 2.95 Million in FY '24 and should be 4.5 Million to 9.9 Million, compared to the other 667 US. Communities. You should really read this report if you can. Item 48, transfer of money from the Tree Trust Fund to the Water Department. Water Department did nothing wrong. They did a good thing. Tried to do a good thing. I want other departments to do the same thing. The devil was in the details. They spent 85% of the money on type 3s. The Tree Fund money exists because of the loss of shade trees. Tree Fund money should be used to replace shade trees. Please, allocate money to the Water Department from the Tree Fund for the type one and the type twos, but the rest of IT should come from the City because the City needs to be funding the trees. They are infrastructure. I want to also point out that trees are more important to lower income communities because of the health issues, the energy savings, this giant list I have here, they are more affected. Yet $282,000 of that 334 is coming from the central Tampa district, which includes some of the lowest income areas of the City. So they are spending a lot of money on type three trees that are not going to help their children with asthma, that are not going to help elderly people with lower energy costs. So, please, only pay from the Tree Trust Fund the amount for the type ones and type twos, and in the future, no Tree Trust Fund money except for type ones and twos. Thank you.

11:17:49AM Thank you very much. James Adair, followed by Robin Locket and Elizabeth Dinwiddie.

11:18:01AM Yep. Guys, im new to this. How is that? Perfect. We have to have all the av. Dont start my clock. James Adair, the agent who cares, from south of Gandy. Hold tight. The scandal. The question, whats going on with the Bayshore sidewalks and why is IT that we have a vendor who is giving US the number of panels that need to be done instead of US telling them what needs to be done? Little bit of context. Originally this e-mail got started said, essentially, hey, during 2024, we have a ton of jagged sidewalks. Before gasparilla starts, we need to go ahead and have these things fixed. So a vendor was contracted or told to go out to get a panel count. IT was like 147 panels. They want IT done before the parade. Well, this was like a very short time frame to pull this off. Going to be very hard. The vendor got excited and started permits. All of that is like in play and still in the system. The rest of the bidding process was coming in. Turns out they couldnt do these panels because its more than what is allowed by our interlock agreement with Hillsborough County Because That Road is a County Road. Bayshore is a County Road. IT is a Multimodal County Road, so we couldnt do IT That Way. After we did more investigation to figure out who, why, what was going on, I walked the entire Bayshore and I didnt see very many panels that needed to be done at all. I was going to put like a little quarter in there and take a picture, and if IT was wider than a quarter, I only came up with 135 pictures. The other day, I rewalked IT and I realized there was already grinding that had happened that possibly had not happened when the contracts were originally submitted, meaning, when they were trying to get the bids, IT might have been more jagged than when I walked IT. When I walked IT again, I started counting each individual panel probably already fixed. Sure enough, IT easily was going to add up to 140 and change panels. Mystery solved where the 140 came from. The other part that I want to give kudos to the Mobility department that got this done, they found a vendor that would come and grind down to make level to remove the tripping hazard. Kudos to you guys for saving a ton of money. Original bid was over a million dollars. However, they were able to do IT for only -- only like ten bucks a foot to have IT ground down. Saved US a ton of money. We appreciate IT. I think sometimes when these things get going we need to have follow up and we did and now we know what a great job Mobility did. Thank you, guys. I think its important that as we ask for accountability, when we find answers and they are great answers, we need to share those as well. Thank you, guys.

11:21:14AM Thank you very much. Robin Lockett, followed by Elizabeth Dinwiddie and Tarah Bluma. Why you start my time? Thank you. Good morning. This is Robin Lockett. A couple of things, item number 59, understand later on today you guys will be looking for additional money. Please keep the yellow jackets in your mindset for this. By the time the building -- I understand 1.5 Has been reserved. Thank you for that. Building costs going up. Went out to the park yesterday and its looking great. Thank you again for that. Not included. But thank you for that. Building costs going to go up. I really want to make sure that whatever is outlined for the yellow jackets, that when another administration is here, they will follow the same suit. They wont have the opportunity to have amnesia. A couple of people came up today, and I found this very interesting. I like the fact that item number 56, the motion Gwen Henderson made around the caterers is continuing. I appreciate that. I havent looked this up but did inquire with master researcher Stephanie Poynor has to whether the list of the caterers that are going to be approved is out there and being seen. From my knowledge and her research, shes saying no. Find out why. Why wasnt IT? Because, again, community, if the City Of Tampa is not reaching out to you and you know about this, for the restaurants that Mr. Hych identified, reach out to the City Of Tampa to make sure you get on this list because Gwen did go through a lot to make sure this was equitable for everyone. And, of course, again, is There Any Way in regards to the Youth Summer League Program, incentives? If its finding businesses, ill help you find businesses. Is IT incentives? How can the community get involved with this to help bring this along? Because every year, Connie is coming up here fussing about this. I was in a youth program. Thats how my sister became -- executive person for the Chief. But IT was through a program. IT can be done and you dont have to reinvent the wheel to do IT. You have IT. Im not sure what the delay is and why so difficult. Thats not making sense to me. I think thats all I have. But thank you.

11:24:08AM Thank you very much. Elizabeth Dinwiddie followed by Tarah Bluma and Ashley Morrow. Name of Liz Acardo. I dont want to be here. Im so tired. I was in the bathroom crying a minute ago. Lets focus for a second on why I am here, which is item number 32, which is extending a grant of $10 million to help save properties like mine. This is an extension of a grant that the city already has. The problem has already been identified by the state, the Department of Environmental Protection has been willing to give $10 million to help Tampa and homes like mine. This is an extension of a grant. Why do we need an extension of a grant? Because we havent used IT yet. Get to work! Get IT done. The only reason that you have to extend the grant is because you wont use the grant. My house flooded in October of 2024. Its January of 2026. You should have used the grant before 2024, and then my house wouldnt have flooded. Youre extending a grant. You are asked to hear so much noise in here. IT is a tough job and I do thank you. Even if I dont agree with you, IT is a tough job. Also all the lawyers behind Me, very difficult jobs. Im trying to understand the root problem here. The root problem is fear. The fear that these Businesses have of failure during this project. I would like to identify the community that I am fighting for my community, Palma Ceia pines or Hyde Park where I used to live. My community includes those Businesses that are fighting Me. I dont want those Businesses to fail, and I am considering an idea that I have to help them. I need this city to stop being afraid of the fear that these Businesses have because I dont believe they will fail, and I believe they have been given wrong information, but im asking these Businesses to meet directly with Me. Talk to Me. I want to understand you. Im exhausted. Im exhausted. I lose sleep over this. My home flooded. Hundreds of homes flooded. You want an economic analysis of the situation. Each property, over 300 properties flooded. IT wasnt even a hit of a direct hurricane. IT was a rain event. Over 300 properties flooded at over a million dollars per property. I want to meet with the Businesses directly.

11:27:42AM Thank you. Thank you very much.

11:27:50AM Thank you very much. Tarah Bluma followed by Ashley Morrow and Mentesnot. Im Tarah Bluma. I am here to talk about Parks and trees. I would like you to support money from the Small Neighborhood Parks going to the gadsden park improvements, but I would love for you to pull the dock repairs out of that resolution. I do not support money for Julian B. Lane dock repairs, at least out of this budget. Julian B. Lane is not a small neighborhood park, first of all. Second of all, they have an event center that makes money. They can pay for their own dock repairs, and I would like to know if theres any type of warranty on this equipment, which is not very old. Next, there was a $650,000 easement granted because of construction and a pipeline project in my immediate neighborhood. That money did go into the Small Neighborhood Parks budget. We would really like IT to go to that park that was ripped up or for a Tampa Community Center also connected to that or dugouts that are completely unusable in Port Tampa. What we dont want is half the money to go to dock repairs at Julian B. Lane park. Also, we have $2 million that was received for aj palomas park back in 2021 that still has not been spent. Lets spend that money, make some progress on those improvements. Once we get that, we could talk about giving the Administration the money for Julian B. Lane dock repairs. We exercise any excess funds from 2025 going to South Tampa park specifically for repairs to our small Parks and also for major improvements at gadsden. Next, I want to talk about trees. I do support paying the Water Department back for the type one and type two trees. They were doing the right thing. The type three trees I think should be paid for out of a different budget so that we can protect the integrity of the Tree Trust Fund. I would like to know if the requirements have yet been met to be able to use the Tree Trust Fund money again. I selfishly ask this because I am making progress in my quest to get trees planted at Westshore elementary, and im sure they would like to use that money. But when you do turn that spigot back on, I hope you require type one or type two trees only for Tree Trust Fund money. And I would like to see the Tree-Mendous Tree Program open to placing the trees other places besides just in the right-of-way. Those are two really easy things that you probably have full agreement on that you could vote on today and start making some progress in this area. Thank you.

11:31:02AM Thank you very much. Ashley Morrow, Mentesnot, Pam Cannella. Ashley Morrow, sharing tampas Black history, but first I want to make a statement. I enjoy living in district 5, East Tampa, but I have noticed some things as I moved here and just been observing a lot of things. I spoke with Gwen at length. Communication. I feel like we need more consistent two-way communication instead of coming to City Council and IT is a one-way and cannot respond. Regular newsletters and standing public forums scheduled in advance to people can plan ahead. This would alleviate a lot of community frustration. Development, stronger alignment is needed between the CAC, City Council, and CRA Staff. Rfps for vacant lots are expected to be released this month. Im hopeful that local Black developers are awarded some of those opportunities. Solution is pending for that. I dont have a solution for that. Next, resource transparency and access. We need clarity on how funds are distributed, who receives them, how they are being used and most importantly how small community organizations can get access to them. I would suggest setting up workshops if you already do them, maybe streaming them and sharing online so others can see them later. If they happen and nobody is there, attendance is low, that doesnt help anybody. I mean all of the organizations. Im not attacking any organization. I love you all. Were on the same page and want good things to happen in East Tampa, West Tampa, all of them, north, south, whatever. Next, restoring pride and keeping our community clean. I just learned about sweep week. I didnt know about IT last year. Unfortunately, Gwen passed probably during that span of time. Im seeing mattresses and dressers and things in peoples backyards. Not by the curb. Sweep week is the week they come and pick up things for free. I would love if we push for that this year. A whole mattress in front of Gary School on 40th. I hope IT is removed by now. Finally, misinformation, misinformation is spreading like wildfire through my community. Its creating unnecessary division. Local Advocate Leaders should move away from attacking each other and towards transparent information sharing with members and each other, the leaders. Accurate communication is essential along with broader inclusion across generations, class, backgrounds, at the decision table. If you are looking around at your table and IT looks like everybody is the same age or your same background or class, mix IT up a bit because you need to see some other peoples perspectives. Thats everything for me. Here is a little graphic I created for you all. Thank you.

11:34:05AM Thank you very much. Mentesnot followed by Pam Cannella and John Green. Like to give a little statistical information. Uhuru means freedom in swahili. We as african people should always be thinking about our freedom. Little statistical information. 85% of the worlds population is gay. 85% gay or either had a gay experience. One Way or another. By force or by choice or by whatsoever. Difference between gay and cause of gay. Another bit of statistical information. The Police murder 100 africans per day, every day. That is just north america. The Police and police related organizations murder 100 african people per day since 1865. Thats 700 africans murdered by The Police every single week. 2800 per month since 1865. Now I want to talk about hypocrisy and hypocrites. Two hypocrites sitting right in this room. One reading the rules of decorum before anything gets started. Another one talking about lets have a moment of silence for Renee Good. Woman that was murdered by ice. The Police kill Black people every day. This woman already got $400,000 last night alone off the internet because White lives matter. The people, the jews, murdering hundreds of thousands of palestinians and no moment of silence for the palestinian kids or adults getting murdered or the group that the White Folks created called Hamas. Aint no such group as Hamas. White Folks created them to do what they want to do. This dumb, ignorant City Council never talk about anything important to african people. Were 26% of the population. We want to talk about reparations. Thats what We want to talk about. San francisco just say, hey -- I said $3 million for african, man, woman and child. San francisco said $5 million. All this ignorant stupidity you all talk about, Black people have no interest in IT. Absolutely, positively none. We want to start talking about US and our generation and our future. The Kkk is back on the rise. They slave catching went down to Venezuela, slave catch someone and you want to have a moment of silence because White lives matter and White woman that got killed somewhere doing something. Disingenuous, dishonest and distasteful to african people.

11:37:19AM Thank you very much. Pam Cannella followed by John Green and Surgret Doss. This is in reference to number 32 on the agenda. IT does need to be removed because theres inconsistencies in this agreement that can also be viewed as misinformation. A formal amendment order is required per the grant agreement page of number one. For changes in the expiration date, increase in agreement funding and a change in match requirements. Attachment 1a, number 44 asks for complete and accurate information, yet no actual cost agreement has been said. IT was based on 65 million, but could be a hundred million. Theres no formal report presented for the design project or impacts. Project description changes on the project web page almost every day. Project states to protect 259-acre area from a hundred-year flooding, but our mayor and staff had said no protection from hurricanes. Protect seven neighborhoods from flooding, yet doesnt address Palma Ceia pines flooding. My concern on October 23, 2025 meeting, Mr. Rogero, lack of funding for future improvement projects. There are no funding. I dont want my taxes raised. How is sea level rise being addressed? The City Of Tampa vulnerability assessment states water coming into outfalls and inlets at Bayshore would flood that area, but yet were going to put water out that area. The streetscape is not a stormwater project, so why is IT always part of the Howard Project? Its not part of this funding. Im neutral. Im not here for one neighborhood or the other. Im for all the neighborhoods. Im here to try to make things right and make the best decision for the neighborhoods and this Howard Project is not IT. Thank you.

11:39:59AM Thank you very much. John Green followed by Surgret Doss and Pastor Williams. Im John Green here to speak on the issue that the president of the Hcu who worked for the City, Steven Simon, who refused to address the issues for the employees of the City and the community. Its about the trash pickup during the holidays. I have documentation showing you to make my case, but I want to start the conversation by saying, if the City can approve to give HART 1.5, $16 Million for route one, why cant this City pay its employees overtime to pick up the trash north of Tampa, not south. No offense to the south. From MLK. Im asking that this council help US restore the respect and dignity to the Black community and business in the north side of this City to the community that we dearly love. Now, Simon Peter comes here in this community, and he disrespects his own peers, his own employees as ATU member. Im an ex-vice president of ATU for HART. I know this because I work with one of his employees, Brian Walker, who has been fired. How he misleads them in terms of the procedures and work with management to help get people fired. Im pissed. Who helps get people fired from working with the staff. Right? This is only the beginning. This is only to start the conversation and I will be coming back to protect the employees of this City as long as they are asking me to. About the trash in our -- May see IT as poor communities, we still have dignity. Trash can be picked up. If you can find $1.6 Million to give to HART, HART got a $38 million reserve, and you disrespect your own City, we all can make Tampa a Better Place with respect and dignity and specifically to the Black community. Bishop Michelle B. Patty and I would like to congratulate all the women who have been trailblazing, specifically the Black women who have been the backbone of this community. Thank you.

11:42:52AM Thank you very much. Surgret Doss and Pastor Williams. Surgret Doss. Take a look at this and please dont block IT out. I underlined this name, Greg Holder, for a reason. A couple of you all know why. He called this case management conference, and then he had a couple of people show up from firms that supposedly represented Banks before you all helped instill -- helped him steal one of my properties. This so-called law firm never, ever had a merger. This attorney, im also speaking to the attorneys in the room and those who are listening, never made an appearance in the record, even though she claimed to have made an appearance in the record. The statement that supposedly was attributed to me, I never said -- Greg Holder, said that I supposedly made the statement, which I didnt make. Also, Greg Holder who at the time was a judge, By The Way, said he witnessed me in another judges courtroom. I dont know judges did that kind of thing. A couple of guys came up to me and asked me if insult racists and bigots and people holding high position ever help me. I had to remind them that being professional, courteous, honest, diplomatic, aint done an mfing thing for me. Still dont have my houses and still facing five years. Doing these things thinking about other people as well. I dont look for an excuse to confront bigots and racists. I want you all to smell my cologne. Here to assert that Gregory Holder never deserved the title of honorable and if general Mark Kelly can lose his position in anything he earned, that pos, the same can be done for him. Im speaking to you, Ron Desantis and any other governor, whoever comes behind him. Judicial Qualifications Committee. Not just talking about the fact that Gregory Holder was reprimanded a couple of months before me because he Pushed Down Dr. Genshaft at USF. Im talking about him because he is a stinkin' skin mf who tried to put me in prison for five years. I know a lot of people that dont have melanin in their blood and a lot that do that wish they didnt have that, worked so hard to undermine the weak ass apology that the City Of Tampa gave back in 2020 for discrimination against Black folks. Ever have a case in Hillsborough County that involve Gregory Holder or Detective Mike Victor, I highly suggest you have the case reviewed. I can almost promise you something bad went on with your case. That said, shout-out to the greatest institute of learning, university of Thomas Jefferson high school.

11:45:55AM Thank you very much. Pastor Williams. Karen Clay. Pastor Williams, Carolyn Clay, Michael Randolph. Thank sister locket for putting my name on the list because I thought I signed the list. You know what, I first want to give praise to God almighty.

11:46:21AM Can you start with your name, please?

11:46:24AM Your name. Can you give US your name. I thought I said that. Pastor Williams. Make me forget my thoughts. Now what im interested in, hadnt put my water on yet. My granddaughter was staying with me. She had to move out. Still waiting. They send me a bill every month. In fact, send me two bills once a month. The Way you treat people of color and other people that you all dont want to respect, you dont respect them. You act like you care less. Come up and tell you week after week, we are all nothing but human beings and thats The Way we want to be treated. Thank God that we are here today, the year 2026. That is a blessing for all of US. Some aint give God no praise because you dont care nothing about God. But I have to let you know, I care a whole lot about God. He the one that created all of US and we need to act like IT. Tell him thanks sometimes. Praise his holy name sometimes. Glorify him sometimes. But when I come here many years ago, they told me I had to sit down because praying in the name of Jesus. Im letting you know, that is the only Prayer I know to pray, in the name of Jesus. God has been so good to US and he continues to bless US every day of our lives. And we dont have sense enough to look up and tell God, thank you, father, for another day. Thank God for the 2026. A lot of them gone. But we still here, praise and glorify his holy name. Thank you for giving me the cross. When I die, die on the cross. God has been so good to US. I have a whole lot to say. When I get up here, my thoughts leave me for some reason. I got to let you all know that we have to treat each other like a human being. Black Folk, Brown Folk, Yellow Folk, White Folk, and everybody else. Treat US right. Passing a flyer out here to the Attorney. You know what, he give IT back to me.

11:49:21AM Thank you so much. Appreciate you. You have a great rest of your day. Okay. Next, Karen Clay. Followed by Michael Randolph. Thank you. My name is Karen Clay. I head up the Democratic Disability Caucus Of Florida as well as the disability caucus of Hillsborough County and most proudly, the Michael Phillips Foundation. Im here today to speak on behalf of the resolution that Councilman Viera is making to name the disability interns program after my son Michael Phillips. Im proud and honored and humbled to be here today and thanking all of you, and thanking the mayor and the staff and the city for having a program that so many cities in this country do not have and almost afraid to have because they do not like using the words, you know, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City Of Tampa has no problem using those words. I thank you all so much. I hope that you will all support the resolution. Thank you again.

11:50:36AM Thank you very much. Michael Randolph. We are standing in the moment that feels heavy to so many. In 2006, Mass layoffs -- shape sustainable -- resources are disappearing, and for many, this crisis is personal. Its dreams delayed. Thats why we cant wait. Ai. Gives US a way forward. By using ai. As an impact -- we stabilize our mission and build a resident centered model that honors peoples time, dignity, and potential. Support 85% of our operation, managing scheduling, data analyst, communication, and curriculums. As staff can state fully present with the residents that walk through our doors seeking help. Ai. Would allow US to fully operate with a budget of $245,000 instead of additional 620,000. Happens when residents use the software themselves. Ai. Will help them build resum s, fill gaps and gain coaching that builds confidence. Acts as a virtual business partner for new entrepreneurs. Targeted training, well prepare residents for over 25 tech-related jobs, opening doors once closed. This model doesnt just reduce cost and expand assets, IT restores possibility. IT positions our community not to survive change, but to shape IT for equity -- those not in West Tampa, join US as we host an important conversation on how artificial intelligence can transform marginalized communities, expand capital and help build generational wealth. Well explore practical, real-world examples that put ai. To work to empower community. Next, I want to honor Robin Lockett for her tireless campaign that empowers and amplifies voices across marginalized communities. Finally, Councilman Miranda, thank you for everything you do. At 70, I hope I am as good as you when I reach your age. Thank you.

11:53:45AM Thank you very much. We are going to go ahead to committee reports to try to get through our consent agenda. Ill start with Councilman Viera. Items 4-6.

Luis Viera

11:53:53AM Yes, maam. By The Way, before, I wanted to say this, we never respond to public comment during that time, but I just want to say I know former judge Greg Holder, I dont think there is a man who I consider to be a better person of integrity and decency than judge Greg Holder. Just for the record. Based on that, move items 4-6.

Guido Maniscalco

11:54:18AM Second.

Lynn Hurtak

11:54:19AM I have a motion from Councilman Viera. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. We will have to do these by a roll call. Or Mr. Shelby, can we do the voice vote with Mr. Clendenin?

Martin Shelby

11:54:33AM No, voice vote, please.

Lynn Hurtak

11:54:37AM I can do voice vote?

Martin Shelby

11:54:39AM I meant by roll call. Individual.

Lynn Hurtak

11:54:41AM Roll call, please. Yes.

Naya Young

11:54:47AM Yes.

Luis Viera

11:54:48AM Yes.

Bill Carlson

11:54:50AM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

11:54:50AM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

11:54:51AM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

11:54:57AM You are muted.

Alan Clendenin

11:54:58AM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

11:55:00AM Item -- Councilwoman Young.

Naya Young

11:55:03AM I move items 7 through 12.

Lynn Hurtak

11:55:07AM Motion from Councilwoman Young. Second from councilman Miranda. Roll call.

Naya Young

11:55:13AM Yes.

Luis Viera

11:55:14AM Yes.

Bill Carlson

11:55:15AM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

11:55:16AM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

11:55:16AM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

11:55:18AM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

11:55:20AM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

11:55:23AM Okay. Councilman Maniscalco.

Guido Maniscalco

11:55:25AM I move items 13 through 21.

Lynn Hurtak

11:55:28AM Motion from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Miranda. Roll call.

Luis Viera

11:55:34AM Yes.

Bill Carlson

11:55:35AM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

11:55:36AM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

11:55:37AM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

11:55:38AM Yes.

Naya Young

11:55:39AM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

11:55:41AM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

11:55:44AM Okay. Mr. -- Councilman Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

11:55:47AM Move items 22 through 25.

Lynn Hurtak

11:55:51AM Motion to move items 22 through 25 from Councilman Miranda. Seconded from Councilman Maniscalco. Roll call.

Bill Carlson

11:55:59AM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

11:56:00AM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

11:56:01AM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

11:56:03AM Yes.

Naya Young

11:56:04AM Yes.

Luis Viera

11:56:05AM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

11:56:06AM Yes. Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

11:56:13AM Move 26 through 31.

Lynn Hurtak

11:56:16AM Motion from Councilman Carlson. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. Roll call.

Charlie Miranda

11:56:20AM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

11:56:21AM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

11:56:22AM Yes.

Naya Young

11:56:23AM Yes.

Luis Viera

11:56:24AM Yes.

Bill Carlson

11:56:25AM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

11:56:27AM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

11:56:28AM I am going to ask Councilman Maniscalco to move 33 through 35.

Guido Maniscalco

11:56:36AM I move items 33 through 35.

Lynn Hurtak

11:56:39AM I have a motion from Councilman Maniscalco. I heard a second from Councilman Viera. Roll call.

Guido Maniscalco

11:56:46AM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

11:56:47AM Yes.

Naya Young

11:56:48AM Yes.

Luis Viera

11:56:49AM Yes.

Bill Carlson

11:56:52AM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

11:56:55AM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

11:56:57AM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

11:56:57AM Okay. Then I need a motion to approve items 49, 50, 51, 52, and 54. I have a motion from Councilman Miranda. A second from Councilman Viera. Roll call vote. Yes.

Naya Young

11:57:16AM Yes.

Luis Viera

11:57:17AM Yes.

Bill Carlson

11:57:17AM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

11:57:18AM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

11:57:19AM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

11:57:22AM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

11:57:24AM Okay. How do We feel about zooming through the second readings since We have Lawyers and folks here? I think We can get IT done in ten minutes. If IT gets bad, well reconsider.

Luis Viera

11:57:42AM I didnt want to interrupt the consent agenda. I want to note that 22 is the repaving of New Tampa Boulevard. And thats been on our radar since I got elected. So were very thankful for everybody at Mobility for working with US on that. Long story behind that, but thank you.

Charlie Miranda

11:58:01AM About two and a half miles.

Lynn Hurtak

11:58:03AM Excellent. Thank you so much. Motion to open the public hearings. Motion from Councilman Maniscalco. A second from Councilman Miranda. All in favor? Aye.

Alan Clendenin

11:58:17AM Aye.

Martin Shelby

11:58:17AM Just to go back to what was agreed on during the approval of the agenda, this is directed to Councilman Viera, did you want item 53 done before lunch before doing second readings?

Luis Viera

11:58:31AM [Inaudible]

Lynn Hurtak

11:58:33AM Go right ahead. 53.

Luis Viera

11:58:37AM Chief Lopez, this is the grandson of patrolman Morris Lopez who is here. I remember meeting Chief Lopez at Jesse Madsen's funeral. Long story short, weve been talking about doing something for the late patrolman Morris Lopez, 1949, Ybor City 7th and 16th. The story, great story year and a half ago that Paul Guzzo wrote on IT. Did a fine job on IT. Talks about not just the sacrifice that he had, Patrolman Lopez but in saving the life of a newspaper boy and how that mans son would become a firefighter and lopezs grandson, you, would become a firefighter as well. Your grandfather wanted to become an attorney. Weve run into some issues with regards to plaque, historical marker and so forth. I thought IT wise to make IT more efficient to do a street renaming. Given the fact IT is Ybor City, wherever IT May be. I wanted to -- Chief Lopez wanted to speak for 45 seconds. Good morning or afternoon, Council Members. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to speak today. I would like to go off of what Councilman Maniscalco said this morning. What a great day to start out the new year. There was a whole lot of love in this room this morning. IT was good to be here. Here today on behalf of my family to thank the Council for considering to honor My Grandfather who served the city in a sworn role and honored that oath by giving his life in that service as a Tampa Police officer, ultimately making the greatest sacrifice a public servant can make. His commitment to the city was never about recognition. IT was about duty, responsibility, and answering his calling to serve others. He believed deeply in this community and in doing the work quietly and honorably. Street bearing his name would serve as lasting reminder of the sacrifice not only made by My Grandfather but by all those who have served this great city. And they spent their lives in service doing IT. My family is very grateful for your time and for the good work that each of you do every day for your community, which I feel goes unnoticed. Thank you so much for hearing me and have a great day.

12:01:27PM Councilman Miranda wanted to speak.

Charlie Miranda

12:01:33PM Mr. Lopez, I was a young kid when this happened. I believe your --

12:01:40PM I remember that when I was a kid because IT left a lasting impression in my mind. Sister named Olga. My uncle was married to Olga. I knew when that incident happened IT was a family affair. I remember the chatter among the members. I never forgot what happened to your grandfather. I admire Mr. Viera for what hes doing. Again, you had a great grandfather and Grandmother. I knew them personally. My Grandmother spoke very highly of you. God bless your family.

12:02:18PM Take care.

Luis Viera

12:02:19PM Thank you, sir. Thank you, chief. We appreciate you. God bless you. Ive done the memo, Brandon, do you mind giving this to Chief Lopez. I have done the memo. I know we need two weeks. Ive done that. Support from Cindy Roberts, the widow of late Corporal Mike Roberts, the Cops Organization, the Fire Unions, Hillsborough County, City Of Tampa pba and everything on this. So well bring this back pursuant to our rules. But I just wanted to address this. My three minutes are up. Thank you, sir. Thank you, chair.

Lynn Hurtak

12:02:57PM Thank you so much. Appreciate that. File number 36. These are the non-quasi. Item 36. Any staff here for item number 36?

Ross Samons

12:03:14PM Ross Samons, presenting file number 36, vac-25-19. Im available if you have any questions.

Lynn Hurtak

12:03:22PM Any questions? Petitioner? Or is that US? Do we have a petitioner? Anyone from the public wishing to speak to this item? Have a motion to close by Councilman Miranda. A second from Councilman Maniscalco. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

12:03:51PM Like to move item 36, file number vac-25-19, ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption, an ordinance of the City Of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing, and abandoning that alleyway located north of 7th avenue, south of 9th avenue, east of 42nd street, and west of 43rd street, within the revised map of enterprise subdivision, a subdivision in the City Of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida as more fully described in section 2, hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions, and restrictions as more particularly set forth herein, providing for enforcement and penalties for violations, providing for definitions, interpretations, and repealing conflicts, providing for severability, providing an effective date.

Lynn Hurtak

12:04:32PM I have a motion from Councilman Carlson, a second from Councilman Miranda. Roll Call.

Guido Maniscalco

12:04:41PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

12:04:42PM No.

Naya Young

12:04:43PM Yes.

Luis Viera

12:04:43PM Yes.

Bill Carlson

12:04:45PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

12:04:46PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

12:04:47PM Yes.

The Clerk

12:04:50PM Motion passed with Hurtak voting no.

Lynn Hurtak

12:04:53PM Thank you very much. Mr. Samons, item 37.

Ross Samons

12:04:58PM Ross Samons, Development Coordination presenting file VAC 25-15 for second reading and adoption. Im available if you have any questions.

Lynn Hurtak

12:05:09PM Any questions? Do I have a Petitioner? Im here if you have any questions.

12:05:19PM Any questions? Anyone from the public here to speak on this item? I have a motion to close by Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Miranda. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Councilman Viera, please, item 37.

Luis Viera

12:05:34PM Yes, maam. I move an ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption, file vac-25-15, ordinance of the City Of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing, and abandoning a portion of 31st street, a portion of 15th avenue and that alleyway that are located north of interstate 4, South Of Columbus Drive, east of CSX railroad, West Of Yale Street within the map of vedado, a subdivision in the City Of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, as more fully described in section 2 hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions, and restrictions as more particularly set forth herein, providing for enforcement and penalties for violations, providing for definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts, providing for severability, providing an effective date.

Lynn Hurtak

12:06:16PM I have a motion from Councilman Viera. Seconded by Councilman Miranda. Roll call.

Naya Young

12:06:22PM Yes.

Luis Viera

12:06:23PM Yes.

Bill Carlson

12:06:24PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

12:06:25PM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

12:06:26PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

12:06:28PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

12:06:30PM Yes.

The Clerk

12:06:33PM Motion carried unanimously.

Lynn Hurtak

12:06:35PM Thank you. Mr. Viera --

Luis Viera

12:06:39PM Yes, maam. Reviewed everything.

Lynn Hurtak

12:06:41PM Both 38 and 39.

Luis Viera

12:06:43PM Yes, maam.

Lynn Hurtak

12:06:44PM Item 38. Eric Cotton from Development Coordination and Dennis Fernandez from Historic Preservation are on the line if you have any questions. Here today on item 38, the second reading of the land development code text amendment regarding the Ybor City parking requirements. As youll recall, this amendment is necessary due to the recent changes in state law senate bill 180. I do have a slide if you want a little refresher. Taking this ordinance back to what we had on August 1, 2024. Effective retroactively to that date. In other words, IT will take effect immediately.

12:07:27PM Any questions?

Bill Carlson

12:07:31PM I think Everybody interested in this has watched already, but the idea is if the state will change IT, well change IT back.

Lynn Hurtak

12:07:38PM Exactly. Thank you very much. Do we have anyone from the public who wishes to speak on this?

12:07:55PM Thank you very much. Anyone else? Do I have a motion to close? I have a motion from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Viera. All in favor? Aye. Councilwoman Young, please turn on your mike.

Naya Young

12:08:12PM File number e2025-8, 27, ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption, an ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, relating to publicly initiated text amendments, making revisions to the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, amending section 27-178, parking requirements, providing for severability, repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith, providing an effective date.

Lynn Hurtak

12:08:41PM I have a motion from Councilwoman Young, a second from Councilman Maniscalco. Roll call.

Luis Viera

12:08:47PM Yes.

Bill Carlson

12:08:48PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

12:08:49PM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

12:08:51PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

12:08:53PM Yes.

Naya Young

12:08:54PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

12:08:55PM Yes.

The Clerk

12:08:57PM Motion carried unanimously.

Lynn Hurtak

12:08:59PM Thank you very much. Item number 39.

Ross Samons

12:09:04PM Ross Samons, Development Coordination, presenting VAC 20-06 for second reading and adoption. Im available if you have any questions.

Lynn Hurtak

12:09:12PM Any questions? Is there a Petitioner? Im here for any questions should you have any.

12:09:23PM Excellent. Any questions? Anyone in the public who wishes to speak to this item? Can I get a motion to close? I have a motion from Councilman Maniscalco. A second from Councilman Miranda. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Councilman Maniscalco, would you please read this.

Guido Maniscalco

12:09:40PM Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption, an ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, amending ordinance 2021-6, passed and ordained on January 14, 2021, which vacated, closed, discontinued and abandoned two rights-of-way located south of 26th avenue, North Of Plymouth Street, East Of Taliaferro Avenue and West Of Nebraska Avenue as more fully described below to extend the five-year reverter clause five additional years to allow more time to commence vertical construction, repealing conflicts, providing for severability, providing an effective date.

Lynn Hurtak

12:10:15PM Motion from Councilman Maniscalco, second from Councilman Miranda. Roll call.

Bill Carlson

12:10:18PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

12:10:18PM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

12:10:20PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

12:10:21PM Yes.

Naya Young

12:10:22PM Yes.

Luis Viera

12:10:23PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

12:10:25PM Yes.

The Clerk

12:10:26PM Motion carried unanimously.

Lynn Hurtak

12:10:29PM Next, we have our Quasi-Judicial. If you are here to speak on items 40 through 43, please stand and raise your right hand to be sworn in. [Oath administered]

12:10:48PM Councilman Clendenin, were you able to review items 40 through 43?

Alan Clendenin

12:10:53PM I was. I watched the hearings and I am prepared to vote.

Lynn Hurtak

12:10:57PM Okay. Great. Item number 40. Coordination. Item 40 is rez 25-104. This item is rezoning request for property located at 4311 West Gray Street. Request is to rezone from RS 50 to planned development for single-family attached uses. Revisions have been completed and certified plans have been submitted to the Clerk's Office. Im available for any questions.

12:11:27PM Are there any questions? Applicant? My name is Giselle Mota, the agent representing the property owner on behalf of Rez 25-104. Were excited about this project and have successfully completed several projects in the area. We are pleased with the findings of consistency for rezoning staff in the initial approval at the first hearing. We appreciate the opportunity to continue through this process. The owners are here for any questions.

12:11:55PM Any questions? Anyone from the public wishing to speak on this item? Can I get a motion to close? I have a motion to close by Councilman Maniscalco. Seconded from Councilman Miranda. All in favor say aye. Aye. Councilman Miranda, would you be willing to read this.

Charlie Miranda

12:12:10PM Item 40, rez 25-104, ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption, an ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4311 West Gray Street in the City of Tampa, Florida, more particularly described in section 1 from zoning district classification rs-50, reasonings, single-family, to PD, planned development, residential, single-family, attached, providing an effective date.

Lynn Hurtak

12:12:32PM I have a motion from Councilman Miranda. A second from Councilman Viera. Roll call.

Charlie Miranda

12:12:37PM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

12:12:37PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

12:12:38PM No.

Naya Young

12:12:43PM Yes.

Luis Viera

12:12:45PM Yes.

Bill Carlson

12:12:46PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

12:12:47PM Yes.

The Clerk

12:12:49PM Motion carried with Hurtak voting no.

Lynn Hurtak

12:12:52PM Councilman Clendenin, do you feel comfortable reading an item or would you wish to be skipped?

Alan Clendenin

12:13:00PM I can read IT if you want me to.

Christopher Demanche

12:13:08PM Christopher Demanche, Development Coordination. Item 41 is rez 25-105, rezoning request for property located at 1112 West Lasalle Street, RS 50 to planned development for single-family semi detached. Revisions have been completed and certified plans submitted to the clerks office. Im available for any questions.

Lynn Hurtak

12:13:33PM Do we have an applicant? Hi. Good afternoon, Council. Giselle Mota, representing the property owner as the agent for Rez 25-105. Again, we appreciate the initial findings of consistency by rezoning staff and initial approval at first hearing, the owner are here for any questions.

12:13:51PM Any questions? Anyone in the public wish to make a comment? Motion to close by Councilman Miranda. Second by Councilman Maniscalco. All in favor? Aye? Any opposed? Chair Clendenin.

Alan Clendenin

12:14:04PM I move file rez 25-105, an ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption, an ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 1112 West Lasalle Street in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1 from zoning district classifications RS 50, residential, single-family, to PD, planned development, residential, single-family, semi detached, providing an effective date.

Lynn Hurtak

12:14:31PM I have a motion by Chair Clendenin. A second from Councilman Maniscalco. Roll call.

Guido Maniscalco

12:14:40PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

12:14:40PM Yes.

Naya Young

12:14:42PM Yes.

Luis Viera

12:14:43PM Yes.

Bill Carlson

12:14:44PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

12:14:45PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

12:14:46PM Yes. And I move the resolution.

Lynn Hurtak

12:14:51PM Actually, we need to let him read --

The Clerk

12:14:55PM Motion carried unanimously.

Lynn Hurtak

12:14:56PM Now, Chair Clendenin.

Alan Clendenin

12:14:58PM Now I move the resolution.

Lynn Hurtak

12:15:00PM I have a motion from Chair Clendenin to move the resolution, attached to rez 25-105. A second from Councilman Miranda. Roll call.

Naya Young

12:15:09PM Yes.

Luis Viera

12:15:11PM Yes.

Bill Carlson

12:15:12PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

12:15:13PM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

12:15:14PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

12:15:15PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

12:15:16PM Yes.

The Clerk

12:15:20PM The resolution passed unanimously.

Lynn Hurtak

12:15:21PM Item 42.

Christopher Demanche

12:15:25PM Christopher Demanche, Development Coordination. Item 42 is rez 25-128. The item is a rezoning request for the property located at 3812 Pinewood Street. Rezone from planned development to planned development for hotel use. Revisions have been completed and certified plans have been submitted to the clerks office. Im available for any questions.

Lynn Hurtak

12:15:47PM Any questions? Happy new year to each of you. All of our revisions have been made, including the one we agreed to at Council which was making the reference in a note to the license agreement for that additional parking. Happy to answer any questions you May have.

12:16:05PM Any questions? Had do We have anyone from the public who wishes to speak to this item? I support this project and I support the park or not park thats going in next to IT. And We appreciate them working with US. Yes, greenway. Whatever. Were happy to hear that well have more temporary housing for Macdill because they really do need IT. We dont need more people on our roads, so this will cure that problem. Thank you.

12:16:39PM Thank you very much. Anyone else? Motion to close? I have a motion from Councilman Maniscalco. A second from Councilman Viera. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? I believe I left off with Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

12:16:56PM Item -- move item 42, file rez 25-128, ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption, ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 3812 Pinewood Street in the City of Tampa, Florida, more particularly described in section 1 from zoning district classification PD planned development to PD planned development, hotel. Providing an effective date.

Lynn Hurtak

12:17:16PM Motion from Councilman Carlson, seconded by Councilman Miranda. Roll call? Yes.

Naya Young

12:17:22PM Yes.

Luis Viera

12:17:23PM Yes.

Bill Carlson

12:17:24PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

12:17:25PM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

12:17:26PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

12:17:27PM Yes.

The Clerk

12:17:29PM Motion carried unanimously.

Lynn Hurtak

12:17:30PM Item number 43.

Christopher Demanche

12:17:36PM Christopher Demanche, Development Coordination. Item 43 is rez 26-01, rezoning request for property located at 1942, 1946, and 1948 West Spruce Street. The request is to rezone from RS 50 to planned development for single-family detached uses. Revisions have been completed and certified plans have been provided to the clerks office. I am available for any questions.

Lynn Hurtak

12:18:01PM Any questions? Petitioner. You May recall that one of your motions was to have in the elevation we presented at the City Council to be reflected on the site plan. And weve done that, and the site plans have been certified. Thank you very much. Its also already been reviewed and approved by the Historic Preservation Folks with the overlay district restrictions.

12:18:28PM Excellent. Any questions? Anyone in the public wishing to speak on this item? I have a motion by Councilman Miranda, second from Councilman Maniscalco, all in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Councilman Viera, would you like to read this?

Luis Viera

12:18:45PM Yes, maam, I will. I move file nca 25-18 --

Lynn Hurtak

12:18:51PM No, were at 43.

Luis Viera

12:18:55PM Sorry. I hereby move rez 26-01, ordinance presented for second reading and adoption, ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 1942, 1946, and 1948 West Spruce Street in the City of Tampa, Florida, and mar particularly described in section 1 from zoning district classification RS 50, residential, single-family, to PD planned development residential, single-family, detached, providing an effective date.

Lynn Hurtak

12:19:19PM Motion from Councilman Viera. Seconded by Councilman Miranda. Roll call?

Naya Young

12:19:23PM Yes.

Luis Viera

12:19:24PM Yes.

Bill Carlson

12:19:25PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

12:19:26PM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

12:19:27PM [Inaudible]

Lynn Hurtak

12:19:30PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

12:19:30PM Yes.

The Clerk

12:19:31PM Motion carried unanimously.

Luis Viera

12:19:34PM Move the resolution.

Lynn Hurtak

12:19:36PM Motion to move the resolution by Councilman Viera. Seconded by Councilman Maniscalco. Roll call?

Luis Viera

12:19:42PM Yes.

Bill Carlson

12:19:44PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

12:19:44PM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

12:19:46PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

12:19:47PM Yes.

Naya Young

12:19:48PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

12:19:50PM Yes.

The Clerk

12:19:51PM Motion carried unanimously.

Lynn Hurtak

12:19:54PM We are now at -- when We come back, We are going to do items 57, 32, and 59. Is that what well begin with? Thats how well begin. IT is 12:21. You all tell me. 200. We will be starting with item 57 at 2:00. Enjoy your lunch. [ sounding gavel [lunch recess]

02:03:39PM Welcome back, Everyone. Can we get a roll call, please.

Guido Maniscalco

02:03:44PM Here.

Naya Young

02:03:48PM Here.

Luis Viera

02:03:49PM Here.

Charlie Miranda

02:03:51PM Here.

Lynn Hurtak

02:03:59PM Here.

Clerk

02:04:00PM You have a quorum.

Lynn Hurtak

02:04:02PM Excellent. I believe Chair Clendenin will be joining US shortly. Okay. So we are going to start --

Alan Clendenin

02:04:09PM Im here.

Lynn Hurtak

02:04:10PM There he goes. Excellent. We have a full quorum now. Council member Viera, if you would like to begin with item number 57.

Luis Viera

02:04:18PM Yes, maam, before I speak, I want to inquire, anybody from Staff here responsive to 57? I will wait awkwardly for ten seconds. Okay, there. So -- so this item has been continued a few time, and speaking with Staff on IT before, the idea was that Staff was going to be here to discuss. This is a very simple motion, which is to have a discussion on the disability accessible park equipment we are having in South Tampa as well as in the north and New Tampa area and what the City Of Tampa is doing and an important discussion. We had a memo that states as follows: City Council's motion to respond on the rollout plan for inclusive playground equipment with a rq process which restricts our ability to comment. And says ADA equipment and so forth. I am not looking for any comment on the contract, and I discussed this before with Staff. I was trying to look at the larger vision at the south and North Tampa area for playground accessible equipment there outside of the CRA. And I was told again -- IT is represented that Staff was going to be here today. Found that otherwise. Reached out to the Parent Source who didnt want them to be here for whatever reason, and I am still waiting for an answer on that. Accordingly, until we are able to resolve this, I want to continue this with the request for Staff to be here. Again, not a radical request at all. Staff is here for all sorts of things. I mean, I have been waiting hours on end. This was number one on agenda after lunch. I want to know why because IT is a very important issue. If I May, next applicable one would be January 22. There is one that is on here on January 22 for Staff reports that will be bumped. And we will do that. You guys have my word on that. I cant say what IT is for reasons, but if I May, I would request this to be on January 22. And By The Way, if there is a reason why Staff cant be here outside of the RFQ issue, lets talk about IT. We can talk. That is cool. And then maybe I can withdraw this. I do want to talk about this, because I think this is a very important discussion to have. My motion is for January 22. Thank you.

Lynn Hurtak

02:06:36PM How do We -- We would have to waive rules.

Luis Viera

02:06:41PM If I May --

Martin Shelby

02:06:44PM Martin Shelby, City Council attorney. Hearing what the councilman said with the understanding -- waiving rules at some point in time IT will go back to seven items.

Luis Viera

02:06:55PM You have my commitment on that. One item we will not be hearing on. Look at the agenda and You can guess which one IT is. Thats IT. Thank You.

Lynn Hurtak

02:07:05PM I dont know what IT is. But okay. Do I have a motion to waive the rules?

Luis Viera

02:07:14PM I make a motion.

Lynn Hurtak

02:07:15PM A motion to waive the rules and to move item --

Luis Viera

02:07:21PM I made the motion.

Lynn Hurtak

02:07:22PM We still have to waive rules because our rules are seven. So We are going to move item 57 -- file number cm25-17928 to January 22 and waiving the rules. And --

Luis Viera

02:07:44PM First as well.

Lynn Hurtak

02:07:46PM Putting IT first on the agenda.

Martin Shelby

02:07:48PM First under staff reports.

Lynn Hurtak

02:07:51PM Under staff reports. I have a motion and I have a second from Councilman Carlson. Mr. Shelby, do you want these types of -- so these can be voice? All in favor, say aye. Any opposed? Okay. Thank you very much. Okay, Councilman Carlson. You have item number 32 you pulled.

Bill Carlson

02:08:11PM Thank you. IT came up faster than I thought. There are two things here that I wanted to mention. One is the document itself. If you go through the long document, and I got IT tabbed and I can give you guys copy of IT, if you want, but one on page -- and beginning of the document, they say that the agreement -- the agreement is a continuation of the project in the best interest of the citizens because they are doing public engagement, which is -- we know they havent done extensive public engagement. Number two, in here -- I wont go through the exact -- the exact numbers, but in here, IT talks about how your -- how your grantee represents that all statements are current and complete and accurate and all the information in the grant. We know that is not true. An Attorney representing one of sites talked this morning. And I consulted other attorneys and folks in the Community. They are concerned about US approving something that is not accurate. There is a $54 million number that we are obligating ourselves to today. And we havent -- we only obligated ourselves to $7 million, not to the overall project. And we dont even know what the final configuration is. We dont know how much IT is going to cost privately. Folks are telling US $100 million or so and I dont know -- $65 million or whatever is going around. Other thing at the end, in the attachment, IT says that -- the attachment under number b says -- not b, but anyway -- in the -- anyways, IT talks about how IT has to be completed within a year, and we know IT wont be completed within a year. Community -- folks in the Community -- not my words, but folks in the Community say IT will be fraud for the City to approve something that we know is not true and accurate. I am not going to approve -- I am not going to vote for something that is not true and accurate. But the other thing I wanted to mention is that Andrew has got some slides up there. I also want to mention real fast, the -- in the summary, IT does not include the name. IT does not include the name of the project. IT should be continued for that purpose for themselves. The Administration changed the name of IT without telling the Community which they shouldnt have done. I want to -- I also want to mention that -- Vik Bhide. We have a transcript of Vik Bhide a year or so ago said this project would only help in a four-inch storm, and Milton was 11 and a half. And their excuse, nothing can anticipate anything. Okay. But we are not going to protect people for the next four years, and everybody will continue to flood. If you look at -- IT has been represented -- there is a -- one person in Parkland Estates who has been telling people in Palma Ceia pines this is somehow good for them. Every Engineer I talk to including folks in and around this project said this was a side project that -- that somehow has turned into a big project. We know IT is basically going to help the neighborhood and not going to help Palma Ceia pines. If you look at this slide -- maybe we can show this slide. Its June 2025. IT shows that -- I dont have the slide before this, but before this slide in June, the configuration did not include anything in Palma Ceia pines. As a political move to include Palma Ceia pines. They put configuration there. Go to the next slide. And you see the picture on the right to the present, they have taken Palma Ceia pines out. Even some folks in Palma Ceia pines think this will help them, but they are screwed by this project. IT is not going to help them. What you see on the slide are the dotted green lines and the legend at the bottom says "phase 2." Everybody is saying that phase 2 is not included in the $100 million, not projected of the timeline. More than four years. Palma Ceia pines is totally screwed by this. Can you go to next slide? Also, the -- you know one or two people in Parkland Estates who say, oh, well, we have been talking about this for ten years. This City Council has only been talking about this for a couple of years. All kinds of misinformation, which is unfortunate. I dont know if the Administration is helping with this or not, but IT is disappointing that is happening. The reality is that we only have documents that we can find back to 1998. If you look at that red highlight. All The Way back to 1998 and again in 2000, highlighted that the corner of habana and horatio was the biggest flood ratio in this whole basin. The question is why -- you know, the folks that come here and say the Housing Authority. Why did the City allow them to build their house? Why didnt the City cause them to elevate IT? May be a flood zone and coming from water from the outside. Show the next slide, please. What the red on the left shows is -- red is high elevation. And you see that big -- that big spot of yellow in the middle. What the big spot of yellow in the middle shows that the corner of horatio and habana is a bowl. The bottom of a bowl. Like the area behind on coachman, behind stoval. Reason why this area floods is because IT is in a bowl. That corner is the worst in the region. You can look at this elevation study and see. Not just getting 11 and a half inches from what hits on them, but from the whole area and the solutions that have been put in have not worked, and the City has been studying them for 40 to 50 years and has not done anything. Majority of people hit were in Palma Ceia pines. Not a choice whether we hurt the restaurants on howard or not, whether this is the right solution. Everybody around this know this is not the right solution. They May not say so to because the Administration for whatever reason wants this project. If we change the configuration of this, Palma Ceia pines will not get screwed. Otherwise, Palma Ceia pines will flood in the next four years and after that because they are not included in this project and not included until afterwards. We know there needs to be a Palma Ceia pines project. Palma Ceia pines floods and a portion of the Parkland Estates. Allow Palma Ceia pines to flood and pull the water out of Parkland Estates. Unconscionable. How can we do this? This is exactly what the Community is saying. How do we save homes and potentially save lives by creating a Palma Ceia pines project. In the City, we have a lot of documentation. City known this since 1998 and havent done anything. This is not -- this is not a political fight. This a fight over what is best for our citizens. We need to focus on what is best for them and spend the money correctly. Despite the fact if we raise property tax for sales tax, the public deserves to know that in advance. And we have -- we have 20 or so areas in South Tampa that got flooded, and we dont have enough money to pay for the rest of them. What else do you have here? I have another document from 200 that shows -- and what? There are a lot of studies. I will hand this down the line. A lot of documentation Going All Way -- I urge to you to look at this. Not about whether we trust engineers or not. What is best solution? And there are all kinds of conspiracy theories why this is happening. Do you like steak versus helping people. The reality is I want to help people not flood. Palma Ceia pines project is the right project. IT is in that bowl. Can you put the red up one last time? You know what the problem is, you can easily see the problem right here. Palma Ceia pines is in a bowl. If you pull water out you have Palma Ceia pines and prevent IT, and the City should not have allowed them to develop the house in The First Place.

Lynn Hurtak

02:16:34PM Okay. Council member Viera. And then we also -- we have Brandon Campbell here.

Luis Viera

02:16:41PM Just out of interest, I wrote this down during public comment. My question was, for the grant that we are talking about here. Somebody -- I dont recall who said IT -- I am not calling anybody out. I am curious and probably should have called staff on this during my break. If we accept this grant, are we married to the Project? Lets say the Project is x amount of dollars five years from now and inflation goes crazy and another $20 million. Are we married to the Project with gross amounts of the Project?

Brandon Campbell

02:17:16PM Brandon Campbell, mobility director for the City. I wanted to talk real quick in response to that, and just in general of the action that is on councils agenda today. Just to clarify a little bit about what is being asked for approval for. There is a document that is on -- on base, which is the previous grant agreement that was voted on, approved, and excused in early 2024. And then there is a document, which is the revising to that official agreement. There are -- there are some attachments to that that are -- that have revisions to the language that is administrative in nature, but fundamentally, the standard grant agreement which references the cost, the name of the project, and -- and several of details that have been discussed both in public comment and in -- in other discussions. Those are part of the original grant agreement from 2024. I -- I print out a copy, but IT is also on base if you care to reference IT. Today, the approval is -- the approval being sought is for a one-year extension from June of this year to June of next year. Of course, we are likely to be back here about this time next year requesting another extension to that grant, but fundamentally today, IT is a request for a no cost time extension to that existing grant that was executed in 2024. No other new commitments are being made by todays resolution, if IT is adopted.

Luis Viera

02:18:55PM Yeah, so I -- and, again, IT is an extension. And I believe IT was -- I am not going to guess who said IT, but -- but that is my -- my question which is -- IT is an extension. If We ultimately do accept this grant, does that marry US then to the project in terms of if -- if the cost of IT are expanded significantly, and We are committed to exceptional amount of additional dollars.

Brandon Campbell

02:19:26PM If the project was not to move forward at the approval of the GMP and some other circumstance, the circumstance doesnt change from todays action. So we have committed to IT the project to executing IT as parts of that grant agreement. Of course, that commitment to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is something that should be -- should the GMP not be approved, something like that, is a -- is a commitment that would be filed at that time. Today, its truly -- IT is not an additional commitment is what I am trying to say.

Luis Viera

02:20:04PM Okay. By The Way, folks, I think Mr. De La Parte was there. In my profession, IT is what we call a "made guy." He is an excellent attorney obviously. I will follow up with more stuff, thank you.

Brandon Campbell

02:20:20PM If I May, as well. One of its items that He -- He had brought up was the slip report. In the -- in the attachment that is updated, there is additional reference to that slip report, but IT was part of the 2024 grant agreement. IT has been on our radar and due 30 days prior to construction. So I dont anticipate a timeline challenge due to the requirement of that slip report.

Lynn Hurtak

02:20:43PM Council Member Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

02:20:45PM Thank you very much, Madam Chair. Just for the publics information. Grants -- when we apply for Grants, we apply For Them Way before we start construction. Not after we start construction, am I correct?

Brandon Campbell

02:21:01PM Generally yes.

Charlie Miranda

02:21:02PM But general fact is most of Them Apply Way before you get what the statistics are and what causes so forth and so on.

Brandon Campbell

02:21:11PM Correct.

Charlie Miranda

02:21:11PM Estimate in the $55 million range or close to that. And I heard $100 million. I heard more than $100 million. What are we looking at? We also got a quote of $55 million today, what will IT be two days from now? Look for an extension of a year before you get start another year and a half an so on. Year and a half in total and 2% or 3% for inflation or something to that effect. I am not saying IT is, but normally what happens in america.

Brandon Campbell

02:21:42PM With the contract stipend with Kitchens and Atkins.

Charlie Miranda

02:21:54PM A figure of $100 million.

Brandon Campbell

02:21:57PM Closer to $65 million.

Charlie Miranda

02:22:01PM I want to clear the table. And I dont want to hold anything back, and I want to make sure that the public understands where we are at. Heard from here and other sources, you are not going to cure a damn thing by doing that. Because that is what they hear, however, IT makes -- I am not an engineer, but there Is No Way that I or anyone says that Florida is never going to flood. Because IT is going to flood. Dont have flooding in other states, because dont have mountains. But what happens then, you have flashflooding That Takes Place a half a town away. I dont know if a Category 1 will hit her and sit for two hours like IT has in the carolinas as IT did somewhere in new orleans years back and wipe out the whole city. That has happened before. Whatever I vote on, Either Way, IT is not guaranteed 100%. Nothing in life is guaranteed 100% except one thing, death.

Guido Maniscalco

02:22:57PM And taxes.

Charlie Miranda

02:23:01PM Taxes, no. Do away with sales tax, but want to do away with Ad Valorem and sales tax and income tax. Everybody will be happy for 15 seconds. I mean, that is what I would like to do because we are silly in Government. I am not talking anyone specific. Go around in circles and costs you 10% more because we didnt do the damn thing for five years. I want to get to the bottom of this. IT is 55 now. And sooner or later, IT is going to be more. But I want to make sure that more is within the range of 1% or 2%.

Brandon Campbell

02:23:39PM When We get to the guaranteed maximum price, which We hope to bring before you late summer, early fall. That is the guaranteed maximum price.

Charlie Miranda

02:23:49PM Next question or the next statement is this. If we vote to pass a grant for another year. And at the end of the year, things are consummated in that area. IT doesnt mean that the projects are going to go. IT means that the grant was carried over so you can have a base of another 10 point some million dollars. Am I correct?

Brandon Campbell

02:24:12PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

02:24:13PM Because that is a separate vote. Moving the money over doesnt get you the project.

Brandon Campbell

02:24:18PM Correct.

Charlie Miranda

02:24:20PM All I wanted to know.

Lynn Hurtak

02:24:22PM Council Member Young.

Naya Young

02:24:24PM Hi, Brandon. Just so I can get clarity for myself. I am just reading the -- just -- this here. So we have the $10 million in the grant funding. And $54 million match from the City Of Tampa, is that correct?

Brandon Campbell

02:24:44PM Obligated in the initial grant agreement, yes.

Naya Young

02:24:48PM What I just heard You said is the cost of entire project is going to be much more than the 54, closer to the 100.

Brandon Campbell

02:24:56PM Certainly higher than that 65, which is the total in the grant agreement.

Naya Young

02:25:01PM So then -- so if -- if We are -- if We are -- if We have to provide a match already of the $55 million, then where would -- the other $150 million, where would that be coming from?

Brandon Campbell

02:25:23PM So some ways that is to be determined, but I have a Friend here that can talk intelligently about the budget amount.

Dennis Rogero

02:25:31PM Thank you, Council. Dennis Rogero, chief financial officer. Yes, maam, a good question. As you heard the Director say, to be determined. We simply dont know at this time. One of the main options we have discussed with Council previously and that is about $20 million worth of existing debt funding for the lower peninsula project that is no longer needed. So you have the $10 million in play here for this grant. You got the $54 million that was the match as the Director said. IT is. About $65 million that is going to be more than that. But we do have the $20 million in play that we are prepared to bring to Council to make decision on that some time in the future. We have some other potential options, the community investment tax we have talked about. Talked of the community development block grant for disaster recovery. Nothing hard and fast on that. But, again, that is the 700ish million dollar grant that the county received following the two storms. So we are going to get some significant amount from that. There is much water to be crossed before we can commit to that. Either the amount of funding or the amount of funding for this project, but IT is a big opportunity out there that we are hopeful for. I hope that answers your question. But right now, probably the biggest target for US in terms of meeting the discrepancy in available funding would be that $20 million, $21 million for the lower pinellas.

Naya Young

02:27:08PM Okay. Essentially, we are looking at about $100 million right now for the project?

Lynn Hurtak

02:27:15PM We dont know yet.

Naya Young

02:27:17PM Oh, we dont know yet.

Dennis Rogero

02:27:20PM We dont have the guaranteed maximum price but wouldnt be too off base well in excess of the $65 million figure.

Naya Young

02:27:32PM With the investment tax. That is assuming like a tax -- like City Of Tampa taxpayers have to pay?

Dennis Rogero

02:27:38PM IT is -- I dont want to go down through too many rabbit holes. Existing sales tax. County does. Recently the voters approved an extension or renewal you have of that tax that takes effect next December. And as part of that plan, we have submitted a number of priorities associated with what we anticipate getting from that -- IT is about a 15-year tax. We think IT is about $700 millionish for the City, and we submitted a limited plan. We have some flexibility as to what we do with that money, and we made IT very flexible. In fact, we have a large amount for mobility. We have a large amount of Parks and Recreation. A large amount for Public Safety. IT will probably -- I wont say" "probably," but will take prioritization of what we discussed, we being City, the Mayor, and City Council. But a $700-plus million dollar funding anticipated over 15 years that Is In Place right now.

Lynn Hurtak

02:28:42PM Council Member Maniscalco.

Guido Maniscalco

02:28:47PM Thank you very much. I dont like spending money that we dont have. We bond stuff and finance stuff. Thats how people get in trouble. The friend that used to tell me trade in your car every two years and just an extra $50 a month and another $100 a month in your car payment. Looking at the interest, you never get out of Debt That Way. So a lot of uncertainty. IT is okay to borrow and okay to have debt. In these political times when Tallahassee will call for a special exception on property taxes, how much revenue are we going to use? CIT. Renewal, a 15-year renewal that as you mentioned starts off at the we beginning of year, how much of that CIT. Will be committed to other problems. I asked that question of police antics On Howard Avenue. If we can use everything so we dont reason is borrow so much. Price escalation on this project we dont know, $100 million, $80 million, and $75 million. I dont know. I voted against millage proposal back in '23. If there ever comes a time because the Mayor is reaching the last 15 months, and we go into the new administration. I dont know who the next Mayor is going to be. You never know, Mayor Miranda? I am not going to throw names out there. But what is going to happen from the Tallahassee level and from the federal level. Every day is breaking news. All day is breaking news. We dont know what we dont know, and we dont know what we dont know, whatever saying is, but -- you know, its interesting looking at these documents going back to 1988 and Horatio and some are severe. Great question brought up by Council Member Carlson. Why were these houses allowed to be built with when we had this information from 38 years ago, number one. Looking at the City Of Tampa Cleveland Street basin master plan update. Where are The Horatio Street projects looking at this updated map? Do you have a little section of the broken dotted line at Horatio? Here IT says, Cleveland Street. In order to alleviate to offer flood protection associated with the 100-year 24-hour storm event. Where is that? Again, when I voted for this and I tell the story all the time. September 1, 2016 was a very difficult vote in order to raise fees and add a new fee when IT comes to stormwater. $21 million of that in order to soften the blow. Because I killed IT the first time, and I brought IT back was $20 million in CIT. Funding to lessen the burden on the taxpayers. And now the costs are going. You. We dont know how much revenue we are going to lose regarding the property tax situation. I dont want to be in a position to raise the stormwater fee, raise the millage. Because next year is a political year. But IT is about what is the right thing to do for the taxpayers. Thats how I look at IT. People tell me things all the time. What I want at the end of day is to sleep at night knowing that I did the right thing, and I think for the people in the City Of Tampa. We can address these flooding problems in other ways. I know we talked of different routes, different conceptual designs. We talked to engineers and heard from Legal Minds that Council Member Viera said "a made guy," a highly respected individual. A person you go to for advice and information. But in closing, I have a lot of concerns here. And, again, you know, I have been here from the inception of the -- of the stormwater -- not the main sentence. But newer assessment since 2016. And if this continuing to be continuing escalating cost and not have enough money to address the rest of the city, thats also concerning. Some I will leave IT there. Thank you very much.

Lynn Hurtak

02:32:56PM Chair Clendenin, would you like to speak?

Alan Clendenin

02:33:02PM Yes, I would. Hello, Brandon, Mr. Campbell.

Brandon Campbell

02:33:06PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

02:33:07PM For You in line with the previous -- I want to make sure I understand this correctly, because if You were to ask me right now if -- You know, IT talking about theoretical costs. If this will be $100 million, right. But the vote that is before US today doesnt commit US to the project beyond what we designed.

Brandon Campbell

02:33:34PM Does not require any commitment to the project. Extends the timeline for meeting commitments that we made.

Alan Clendenin

02:33:42PM New commitment. If we voted for this, are we committed to something?

Brandon Campbell

02:33:48PM In a manner of speaking. We are committed to FDEP to execute on the grant, but the commitment does not change based on the extension today if that makes sense.

Alan Clendenin

02:34:01PM I hear what you are saying. But what I hear what you are saying is that if We vote on this today and our intent would be that this project is -- gotten to the point that We cant reasonably afford IT. This is a moment of escape if We let this thing expire so We are not committed; is that correct?

Brandon Campbell

02:34:26PM Can you say that again, I am sorry.

Alan Clendenin

02:34:29PM So what I am hearing you say is that if We have some concern that this things cost escalated to the point -- in concept, I support this probably. I support a lot of things, but some of the things We cant afford. If this costs US to the point where We cant afford this, if this is a decision point of time, rip off of the band-aid and say, no, IT gives US the opportunity to escape this commitment so We are not committed to this at any cost.

Brandon Campbell

02:35:04PM I would say that is a fair characterization; however, I will add to that. A lot of discussion of the projects specifics and account GMP that We open. I know We will be coming back on the 29th as part of the project update or great eight presentation. And We will have those continual details. We are continuing to enhance and define the documentation for the project. So I do believe there is a chance for a more complete sharing of details within the next month or so.

Alan Clendenin

02:35:49PM Doesnt absolve my concern that if We approve this today, We are still going to have to be committed -- We are still going to be committed. IT seems like -- this seems like for lack -- because commit to this part. But seems like one opportunity to stop the bleeding if the ultimate goal is to not spend, you know, an excess of $100 million on this project.

Dennis Rogero

02:36:16PM If I could expand and perhaps clarify and hopefully not confuse the issue. Further to your point, Council Member Clendenin, you heard -- you heard Director say -- I believe even Council Member Carlson said, we open around this time next year will be up here again asking for an extension. If there is a way out, so to speak by not improving the extension, Council will have another opportunity in a year, because this project is simply not going to happen in a year. What I can say from a dollar and cents perspective is not approving this doesnt necessarily end the project. The project can still be ended from other funding sources. But not ending this will end opportunity for a little over $10 million in funding for this project. Does that make sense? Was that clear?

Alan Clendenin

02:37:12PM I hear what you are saying, Mr. Rogero, but there stills seem to be little too gray. My intent, you know, to you all and looking at documents and the understanding of this, I was going to vote to approve this given that IT was information for something we already agreed to, and we are still going to have a -- you are still going to have a decision point coming before US for a yes and no. And this is what happens what I am hearing in these answers is that that is a gray area. That decision point is a gray area. I know you are saying like a year from now. But absent that opportunity, IT seems like this is -- this is -- I did not anticipate this was going to be a commitment point.

Lynn Hurtak

02:38:01PM Council Member Clendenin. I have a couple of questions that May help clarify IT for you.

Alan Clendenin

02:38:09PM Yes, please.

Lynn Hurtak

02:38:10PM Mr. Campbell, why do you come to US once a year for this.

Brandon Campbell

02:38:16PM Generally, they grant an extension one year at a time.

Lynn Hurtak

02:38:19PM They only grant extension one year at a time. So this is IT. This Is The Way They run. We have to do IT under their rules. Quite frankly, We can say We dont want to do IT. We can give the money back. You dont have to approve the grant. You dont have to take the grant money. We have debated whether to take grant monies before. On that note, I also want to know how many times -- is there a limit to the amount of times We can amend this?

Brandon Campbell

02:38:53PM I dont know if there is a limit, but to extend IT through the duration of our timeline.

Lynn Hurtak

02:38:58PM Everything goes smoothly. When do You expect to actually start this process? When do You get working in the ground withno stops or no anything.

Brandon Campbell

02:39:12PM We will have shovels in the ground late this year.

Yuan LI

02:39:15PM Yuan LI, good afternoon, Council, Storwater Services Director. We did a projection of the timeline. I showed this here about a month ago, and we are currently in 30% design, as you all know. We are near for Council to give approval for the GMP in the summertime and continue with the design. Probably by the end of this calendar year, and start with construction.

Lynn Hurtak

02:39:52PM And IT says here on January 2026, You will have a public meeting, preconstruction public meeting. Do You have a date for that yet?

02:40:11PM I see. I apologize. We do water main --

Yuan LI

02:40:16PM Correct. We anticipate having 30% design to the general public probably by the end of February.

Lynn Hurtak

02:40:21PM A meeting at the end of February to talk about that. So a couple of other things. Council member Maniscalco talked about why we built the houses. From my understanding, those houses were built in the '20s. So they were already there.

Bill Carlson

02:40:37PM Not the town homes.

Lynn Hurtak

02:40:42PM But we are talking about -- we are talking about just parkland estates. A lot of those houses were there. So -- and I do think that people here talked about -- we got a lot of e-mail about cost. And the other thing I really just want to mention. There was a giant cost to the people who lost their homes and had to rebuild. Giant cost if that happens again. And ultimately, the City is responsible for taking away stormwater. Its our job. If IT is too expensive, we have to find a way. But ultimately, IT is our job. Do the same thing in Forest Hills. We already talking about that. The citys job to do that. Buying every single one of these houses. We cant afford to do that either. So IT is certainly a debate, but debate is how we solve the stormwater to me. IT is not because if is not an option. The job of the City. I am sorry that we are at this point we have to come back every year to talk about this. But this has to be done. I dont see Any Other Way around IT. I know we are about to go on to rounds two for rounds two, we will do minutes. I saw Councilman Carlson's light first.

Bill Carlson

02:42:17PM I agree with Madam Pro Tem Chair. Not a matter whether we do something. We do need to do something, but all science shows we need to do a Palma Ceia pines project, and we need to fix the Concordia flow not when the systems we have is broken. I will not have time to have my questions answered. The $20 million. If there was $20 million left over, that should have come to City Counci,l and we should be able to decide where IT goes. Many neighborhoods like Concordia that havent had maintenance in decades where they are falling apart, and we need help too. A lot of people that flooded. We need to figure out the highest and best use of the money, if IT is available. One of my questions is -- the same thing with CIT.

Lynn Hurtak

02:43:07PM Councilman Carlson, you can ask questions, and they stop the timer.

Bill Carlson

02:43:12PM The thing with the CIT. -- Mr. Rogero, what is the maximum amount that we need to get to before we raise taxes? People need to decide where CIT. Is going on fire trucks and station fire stations and everything and why would they move IT without giving public a choice. At what point are we going to have to raise taxes?

Dennis Rogero

02:43:39PM When you said "raise taxes," for clarification, property tax or stormwater improvement?

Bill Carlson

02:43:46PM Either one. The administration doesnt like the term "shell game." That is what IT sounds like, pull from here and here and not tell the public where IT is coming from. The city does not have $54 million, right? Unless you full from some other fund. Those for those particular project. In answer to the community investment tax question, you are absolutely right. Appropriating funding from the CIT. For this project will take a council decision. And the tentative plan for that funding, $700-plus million widely available and adopted by the City Council. And adopted by the County Commission. IT is on the web. A dialogue and further decision of what to do with that funding. We can not do that unilaterally.

02:44:42PM The one public meeting that the administration had on this project. IT was a One Way. IT was asymmetric. One-way communication. This is what We are going to do. Anyone disagrees with US, screw you. We dont care that Palma Ceia pines is going to flood. This requires US to guarantee that the information is complete and accurate. And you are only at 30% design. I dont know how We can do this. I think this will be continued until after the 60 days, and We have more information. Dont feel comfortable signing something that I dont believe is complete and accurate, thank you.

Dennis Rogero

02:45:16PM If I can just speak to that. I dont know. And off the top of your head, you do whether we have a 60-day window to make the decision from the grantors perspective? We can find out if somebody doesnt know right now, but I dont know if we have a 60-day winner.

Yuan LI

02:45:34PM I can confirm with the Grants Team, but as far as I know, the expression date is June 30 this year. Normally, We consider advancing this as early as possible and back and forth and approval and seeing the nature to come. And my opinion is probably We -- We can still be in the window if We -- if We come back after the workshop if that makes sense.

Lynn Hurtak

02:46:00PM Going to ask to you please state your name and state your name at the beginning. Looks like Mr. Vaske is up to speak.

Justin Vaske

02:46:11PM Justin Vaske, and I asked for the grant analysis and somewhere in March we need to have in wrapped up.

Dennis Rogero

02:46:21PM Thank you.

Charlie Miranda

02:46:23PM Thank you, Madam Chair. Hundreds of millions is a lot of money. And the Enterprise Fund, we have to spend the money and produce IT. Spend over $100 million in water, and the Director said spent over $100 million. And the Refuse Energy Plant. $100 million each. And not just one. All of that was bonded.

Dennis Rogero

02:46:56PM Much of IT was.

Charlie Miranda

02:46:59PM The General Fund is the one getting screwed in a way, and I will tell you how. 31% of the sales tax in the CIT., Am I correct?

Dennis Rogero

02:47:10PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

02:47:11PM How much do we get, 25%?

Dennis Rogero

02:47:14PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

02:47:16PM Doesnt take a Mathematician. A lot of these things can change in five months or two months. But the money from this grant that is a gift from the state government. IT is the same thing as the -- as the bullet train. $7 billion from the State Of California. Oh, We dont want to do. We can go further and still kill the project if We really wanted to; am I correct?

Dennis Rogero

02:47:42PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

02:47:43PM What is the danger?

Dennis Rogero

02:47:45PM If I May, to add to that, so we are on the same page, and I want everybodys eyes to be wide open. This type of grant funding has been appropriated and already part of citys budget.

Charlie Miranda

02:48:00PM Not only here from out On The Street, The Hospital had something underground and this busted and this happened, and the other part had this. A complex -- more than one problem with then flood happened. So now they say we fix this. We cant fix the pines area? I dont know. Thats IT. My time is up.

Lynn Hurtak

02:48:25PM Council Member Maniscalco.

Guido Maniscalco

02:48:27PM Going back to in 1988 Cleveland Street basin drainage study. Areas that are severe. I went to school where the Greek Church is at on swann in 1992 to 1998. Entrance of parklands estates was open at Armenia and swann. Now IT has closed off. That area has changed tremendously. Older historic homes. IT looks little to how I remember IT, right. When IT will rain heavily, our -- our football field, soccer field will flood, and I will go and catch tadpoles. IT was a basin, a bowl. IT was a field. But so much construction has happened and so many changes since I started in school here in 1992. IT is not even recognizable. Apartments were not there. Swann was different. So much impermeable service. You bring this up because in 1998, IT already shows and IT was known, severe flooding. Severe, severe, severe. And yet so much construction was allowed. I got here in 2015. This predates me being here and so many changes that come to the neighborhood that have exacerbated the situation and made IT worse without really addressing, you know, knowing that IT is flooding and severe to moderate in some sections looking at this chart. And keep building and taking away that permeable service. Less green and more concrete and you see how the soho, Palma Ceia pines is changed significantly since. Thanks.

Lynn Hurtak

02:50:10PM Anyone else? Councilwoman Young and then council member Clendenin.

Alan Clendenin

02:50:17PM Thank you.

Naya Young

02:50:18PM So I want to say, one, recognizing that I think pro tem chair Hurtak -- councilwoman Hurtak, made a really good point that IT is -- IT is important and something that needs to be done. Stormwater is a big issue and flooding is a big issue in Florida. So I have a couple of additional questions. Some I know that -- I am thinking back to -- I remember when -- when covid happened. And, you know, there was some money that Businesses and nonprofit people could apply for to help their Businesses, to pay their employees for the time, that they had to be shut down or something. Have we thought of anything like that in the event there are some Businesses that go through, you know, some serious changes or May lose their business or lose staff. Anything we Have In Place possibly me for that?

Dennis Rogero

02:51:27PM That is a good question. I Have To Circle back to Council on that. What I can say off the top of my head. We are familiar with what happened with the pandemic and the substantial federal funding that we received, and state funding. The magnitude, I think, of what would need to be considered for a scenario like that. I think IT would entail outside funding. I dont think the City would. I dont want IT to be a final answer, and I dont think the City will have the resources to do is substantive enough to -- to make a difference in other words.

Naya Young

02:51:58PM Near type of grant we can specifically apply for that?

Dennis Rogero

02:52:06PM I believe there are. And We have been aggressive in terms of outside funding other peoples grant funding and always looking at opportunities and always pursue them if IT is in the citys interest. I will make a note of that. And see if We can get a little more specificity on available grant funding for that purpose.

Naya Young

02:52:25PM Of course, IT wont be -- you know, Covid was a very different time that I am sure we all want to forget. Thinking of that line of thinking helping those businesses an organizations out. Then my next question is, I heard a lot about, you know, alternative, you know, options or, you know, just simple maintenance. Is that, like completely, completely out of the question? We know for sure that is something that will not help or alleviate the flooding in this area.

Brandon Campbell

02:52:56PM I can chime in on than just briefly. Brandon Campbell, mobility director. We have considered alternatives including some of those additional that was brought to US by the South Howard Business Alliance and concluded that the project in front of US is the best option.

Naya Young

02:53:23PM Okay. So a four-phased project? Four phases?

Brandon Campbell

02:53:27PM Construction starts at the downstream end at the Bayshore shortfall and moved in short segments. By suggested IT is more than four, but I am not exactly sure what that phasing plan would be until we get a little more information from the Contractor.

Lynn Hurtak

02:53:44PM Okay. Board member Clendenin. Or Chair Clendenin.

Alan Clendenin

02:53:53PM All good. Mr. Campbell and Mr. Rogero, whichever. Today you have for US to vote on the date change in the extension. I am still not clear -- because I am hearing a lot of wiggle room. I need an absolute -- because -- I agree with Councilwoman Hurtak's assessment is that IT is our responsibility to remove stormwater. But, of course, we have challenges all over the city at what costs. We have to balance the needs versus cost. And we cant afford to do everything. But -- so at this -- if this project comes back to US and the $100 million figure. This comes back to US at $100 million. Comes back to US with $100 million. If I accept this grant today, can we say we know the $100 million is the maximum price?

Brandon Campbell

02:54:55PM You are asking if the guaranteed maximum price vote supercedes this? Is that the question?

Alan Clendenin

02:55:02PM My question with regards to commitment. If We say We extend this, and I understand We previously committed to this, and now that IT is expiring. If We say We accept this, are We committed to say that if this guaranteed maximum price comes under $100 million plus? Will We have opportunity to say well, You voted for IT.

Brandon Campbell

02:55:29PM You have same opportunity -- I anticipate You have the same opportunity that You have today should You wish to reject the next extension, if that -- if that makes sense.

Alan Clendenin

02:55:38PM I see Jean Duncan logged on. Without penalty?

Brandon Campbell

02:55:44PM I dont know if Jean wanted to say something. At least --

Jean Duncan

02:55:48PM Sure. If the Chairman recognizes me, I am happy to weigh in.

Lynn Hurtak

02:55:54PM Is that okay, Council Member Clendenin?

Alan Clendenin

02:55:58PM Absolutely.

Lynn Hurtak

02:55:59PM Okay, I didnt, Miss Duncan.

Jean Duncan

02:56:02PM Thank you, Jean Duncan, administrator of mobility. To try to be a little clearer to answer your question, Chairman Clendenin. If there is a vote today, what this does is continues the opportunity for $10 million to be provided for this particular project. A vote of go or no go is the August, septemberish GMP, guaranteed maximum price, and the contract to you. That will have substantial design from the -- from the contractor team that we know they can guarantee IT. Of the price of project. That is a point in time that -- that we should have much of our funding scenarios lined up. Projects, you always never know until the very end. IT is so complex. And imagine any big developments. The same time -- a lot of dynamics and moving parts to get here to answer your question. Again, that guarantee maximum price vote is solved for the contract to proceed with construction. That is the point in time that IT would be a go or no go. If IT is a no go, the unfortunate thing is, of course, we believe IT to be a very good project that will not proceed. And the other negative is that, we will have to give this money back to the Department of Environmental Protection, which is rarely done, but IT is an option. And not the first time this would ever happen that a project got to a point and for whatever reason IT didnt proceed. That is your opportunity. The meantime, since that is not determined yet, why not keep the opportunity for the grant funding to stay on the table. Why do that prematurely and then regret you dont have that when IT comes along in August.

Alan Clendenin

02:57:53PM Miss Duncan, I appreciate the clarification. You are saying this is a no risk that we can vote to continue the $10 million today. Does not obligate IT. Does not tie that hand from that go, no go vote. This is a no-yes vote.

Jean Duncan

02:58:13PM Correct.

Alan Clendenin

02:58:15PM Thank you very much. That is what I needed to hear. Thank you so much.

Lynn Hurtak

02:58:19PM Okay. I was go to about to the next round, Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

02:58:29PM I May have more to say of that. You are the only Stormwater engineer or water engineer, right? Your background is in Stormwater>

Yuan LI

02:58:39PM That is right, Yuan LI, stormwater services director.

Bill Carlson

02:58:42PM Based on what Miss Duncan said, because a lot of conspiracy theories of US slowing the project down. Even if this is approved today, the GMP will come back this September. When is the first time that people in parkland estates is protected from flooding. And the second part of that. Considering that Palma Ceia pines maybe in phase two not included in the $100 million. When is the first parkland -- that Palma Ceia pines. When is the first that parkland residents. IT went forward in September, but when was the first time that either of those neighborhoods would be protected?

Yuan LI

02:59:27PM Great question. I think as Brandon mentioned before, the construction will start as downstream and upstream and take about a whole three and a half years to complete phase one. Parkland Estates, probably you can see -- as because of benefit would be seen as we go through the construction. I imagine probably two and a half years to three years and we will be moving toward the Parkland Estates.

Bill Carlson

03:00:00PM So -- just to repeat what You had said to make sure I heard IT right. Some incremental like around two or three years. But three and a half years.

Yuan LI

03:00:10PM Right because construction will be broken into segments.

Bill Carlson

03:00:13PM IT is like 2029, early -- early 2030, before parkland estates.

Yuan LI

03:00:19PM Probably late 2029.

Bill Carlson

03:00:22PM What about -- Palma Ceia pines. Am I correct that Palma Ceia pines is not part of the $100 million? IT will be phase two. Phase two take another couple of years beyond that, 2032 or what?

Yuan LI

03:00:38PM A great question. We want to take advantage of the construction time of phase one doing all the procurement. And more plan for the procurement and design. So We will see immediate construction continuing after the combination of the phase one.

Bill Carlson

03:00:53PM How much longer. Do you think IT will take a couple more years or three years? I imagine 18 months to two years.

03:01:04PM Just for my colleagues. We need to find a solution. But as -- as My Predecessor said before, this is a long-term project and no short-term solution on the table. I feel like we should dig out fountain park even though IT will not provide enough relief and we need to do more projects in Palma Ceia pines for the Palma Ceia pines people. 2o32 or '33, even if we move forward on time.

Lynn Hurtak

03:01:34PM Miss Duncan.

Jean Duncan

03:01:36PM Yes, thank you. Jean Duncan, mobility. The answer to the question correctly; however, want to add that her question is answering when is the physical construction benefiting Palma Ceia pines. As this project is constructed, there are indirect benefits to the upstream and the downstream portion is completed. What comes up from upstream is obligated by bigger capacity and gets created in the downstream section. We believe there is incremental benefit. The major benefit have a full system built, but the longer we take to build the system, the longer the problem exists and the problem IT is for Palma Ceia pines. I want to add an incremental benefit from day one.

Bill Carlson

03:02:24PM Can I -- since you are the stormwater manager. I showed the elevation flood plane. Water -- all the engineering analysis going back to 1998, talking to other engineers. Just like around airports area, the stoval house. 11 and a half inches in one spot and coming in the red areas and pouring down into the yellow areas, right. So Palma Ceia pines, especially that corner of habana and whatever IT was, They are getting probably 40 inches since IT is coming down from area. All the documents from the prior studies that water because of its configuration of the ditches and drainage ponds. Drainage ponds are above grade and havent been dug out for a long time. Because of the time They were configured. That area still is flooded. And when that area floods, IT pours into parkland. And so, I dont see how we protect Palma Ceia pines incrementally. And not like the water is backing up. Water is backing up and first, Palma Ceia pines has the flood and then goes into parkland, hydrology of IT. The original study was 1982. If I do remember correctly, some of the city employees were probably part of the study original high at Pbsj, that is a firm, to perform the study. And there is a problem because -- what you mentioned before, the differential. And I think the problem is that the cleveland system was overtaxed. Because the system was built by FDOT, if I remember correctly. And partially the problem was They -- They were designed prior to the stormwater revelation, and also the design was not considering the development scenario and partially designed. IT was underdesigned and a problem accumulating to habana and horatio corner and when They are at the lowest point. When They are in overflowing, They flow to the parkland estates. Happening the past few years.

03:04:53PM As I understand --

Lynn Hurtak

03:04:55PM We didnt have time. That is two minutes. I will be honest, like We Are Going Way far of the actual point today, which is to approve the continuation or not.

Charlie Miranda

03:05:03PM One last one, please.

Lynn Hurtak

03:05:10PM Timer please, two minutes.

Charlie Miranda

03:05:12PM Im here listening and listening. I tell myself, if everything fails, including this one, you are never going to get anything done, not the pines, not the north, not the east, not the west and not the south. Never. So just remember. I cant control the weather. I cant control storms that dont move. And we havent had one like that that stays over US like IT did in the carolinas. And I am not trying to scare everybody in the audience and so forth and so on. But there has been so much stuff On The Street everywhere you go. Every day a lot -- this is moving $10 million for one year for free that you dont Have Any Way right now. Just a signed contract that you are going to get IT. So what is killing this contract by going -- you can vote against IT. If you dont move the money, you are going to lose the money and never build anything. If you dont build anything now, forget the rest of the city because not a damn thing will have done and they have lost the public faith of the Elected Officials. I can say this, I am not afraid to go by myself. I voted by myself for many years. I dont think that is going to happen today, but I can tell by the voice of people how they are going to vote. And how they think. Some of IT is body language. I hear what they say, but the body language tells me another thing. So I can tell you this -- thank you very much. I heard the bell and I stopped. I dont want to get knocked out again.

Lynn Hurtak

03:06:44PM So does anyone else from any questions or any more comments? Another two-minute round. IT does not sound -- sorry, yes? Councilwoman Young.

Naya Young

03:06:57PM Just to be sure, what We are voting on today is for the -- to just continue to have this $10 million in the event that We, you know, approve the project when IT -- when IT comes back in August or September?

Brandon Campbell

03:07:13PM Brandon Campbell, Mobility department, yes, there is just for the extension by one year.

Naya Young

03:07:20PM And so the ---o -- the $54 million in the match. That was already approved, right?

Brandon Campbell

03:07:28PM Yes, that was in the previous grant agreement approved in 2024.

Naya Young

03:07:34PM Okay. And if -- if We decide down the line, August, September, when IT comes back to US. We say, okay, nope, this is not going to work. Then a -- that is the go or no go.

Brandon Campbell

03:07:52PM Correct.

Lynn Hurtak

03:07:54PM Okay. So IT does sound like I cannot move this, even though IT is my committee, because I am chairing. IT does not sound like Council Member Maniscalco wants to move this. So I will ask Council Member Viera.

Luis Viera

03:08:09PM Yes, maam.

Lynn Hurtak

03:08:11PM Council Member Viera, you will move item number 32.

Charlie Miranda

03:08:15PM Seconds.

Lynn Hurtak

03:08:16PM A motion from Council Member Viera. Second from Council Member Miranda. Roll call, please.

Guido Maniscalco

03:08:23PM No.

Lynn Hurtak

03:08:23PM Yes.

Naya Young

03:08:27PM No.

Luis Viera

03:08:28PM Yes.

Bill Carlson

03:08:31PM No.

Charlie Miranda

03:08:32PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

03:08:34PM I am going to vote yes with the explanation because of Jean Duncan's answer that this was a no risk vote to continue this decision point to -- until we get the maximum price. And then we have a go or no go vote at that point. That is the reason I am Voting The Way I am voting.

Lynn Hurtak

03:08:58PM Mr. Rogero, I have a quick question for you.

Clerk

03:09:01PM Motion carried with Maniscalco, Young and Carlson voting no.,

Lynn Hurtak

03:09:06PM There was one question. I dont want to get into a huge debate, but I want you to answer IT as we think of going forward. The money left over from the Macdill 48 Project. Is IT specific to what IT can be spent on?

Dennis Rogero

03:09:25PM I dont know off the top of the head, but I can find out for you. If I can find out within minutes.

Bill Carlson

03:09:30PM One more short question. People around this project -- without naming names -- when I asked them look at all the prior plans. You can go into Palma Ceia pines. And They Said The Way the contract or RFP was written doesnt include Palma Ceia pines as the primary source. What I have been told is if we went through contract administration and the ability to look at primarily solutions for Palma Ceia pines and protect parkland that They can do that. Do you have any comment on that? Is there a way -- since you are barreling down through September, a way to include a robust look at Palma Ceia pines.

Brandon Campbell

03:10:14PM Brandon Campbell, Mobility department. I will say as we discuss more specifically in the project in the next several weeks. I think some of those questions May be answered without having contract language change. But should we decide that after those discussions --

Bill Carlson

03:10:35PM The contract as IT exists limits them at looking at Palma Ceia pines?

Brandon Campbell

03:10:42PM I dont know, and She May have more to talk of IT, but benefits from Palma Ceia.

Lynn Hurtak

03:10:53PM Yes.

Yuan LI

03:10:53PM Thats a great question. The question that we do all the modeling effort including Palma Ceia pines. IT doesnt limit US to do the planning effort; however, the 03:11:09pm design and construction is not part of this contract. But there is plenty of effort and facing planning already being done. This will be shared with -- the Council at a workshop and also with the public at 30% design.

Lynn Hurtak

03:11:25PM Okay. Like, We have to move on. If -- I am sorry, but the question was answered. We need to move on. Okay. Item number 59. We are already going to be here a very long time. And We all have a 6:00. Yeah, IT is the MLK Gala. So We got to be there at 6:00. And miss sharp, if I can borrow you. Okay, let US know when you are ready. I am assuming you have a -- is there a presentation coming up on the screen?

Dennis Rogero

03:12:54PM Yes, maam. If I can have the presentation up, please. Got extras? Thank you very much. I appreciate that.

Lynn Hurtak

03:13:05PM 59 is next.

Dennis Rogero

03:13:08PM Good afternoon, Council. Once again, Dennis Rogero, chief financial officer. Again, thank you for making time for US today to talk about our second annual preliminary year-end presentation. I hope Council and the public will agree that last year when We did this for the first too. IT was very useful, very well-received. We certainly thought IT was a very good communicative product for both Council and the public and US, to be quite frank. We have hard copies of presentation, which have been distributed. And We also have some for the public, and We will be e-mailing the detailed line item figures to you following this presentation. And We will also have hard copies that are available. A great deal of information available. A lot of detail and We appreciate your interest in IT. Before We move on as We did last year and will continue to do in the future. Thanks to Miss Kopesky again. Thank you for our discussions and helping US craft what We think is a continually improving product. I also appreciate -- thank you, Council, and Councilwoman Hurtak for your willingness to move this item to continue this item from December 18. We really tried to meet that time table. Some of this information is actually going to be giving to you today two months from when you did IT last year. And We really work hard to try, and one continuance. So I appreciate your flexibility. Also, IT -- as We did last year and you will see throughout the presentation. This is unaudited information. As you know, We are a $2 billion organization. And IT takes months and months to close the books. We are doing that right now. We are pretty confident in these numbers, but as you know by law, We have to have a third party cps firm come in and review our books. And provide a report to US and to City Council and that is happening as We speak.

Charlie Miranda

03:15:17PM Robin Hood.

Dennis Rogero

03:15:20PM Minute and a half late, but okay. And I see the agenda there. We have broken down the motion into separate components so we all know kind of where we are at in sharing the detailed information to you. You see the first item, components of General Fund. Speaking of components. A very brief educational section we added for the first time. Providing a little more context and insight into The General Fund. And you will see That The Way the City Of Tampa does The General Fund is -- IT is a complicated budget anyway. A little more complicated for US. Next, on the adopted budget versus the preliminary actuals, General Fund, and commitments. This is the portion we are bringing to you much earlier than we did last year. I believe last year we gave you The General Fund balance detail around March. Stormwater and enterprise funds. Fund balance and commitments, General Fund variance by departments that will be either an e-mail and or a handout and General Fund list of financial resolutions, and The General Fund components. I got "General Fund" in quotes up there because in the spirit of continuing education and a good refresh for ourselves. Most localities that you go to have a General Fund. We have four. IT is often lost that we have four because we talk of The General Fund collectively. As we talk about what is left over from last year and what we are bringing forward into the next year. IT is useful context to note that IT is actually four funds. And we call IT all and have called IT all for about three decades The General Fund.

Lynn Hurtak

03:17:16PM Whoever has that, can you mute IT? That will be great.

Dennis Rogero

03:17:19PM Better make sure IT is not me. IT is not. I would admit to you if IT was, but IT is not. You see him here, four funds or subfunds. The first is what you typically find in a locality, the General Fund. Revenue and expenses for general operating. Did you finds out -- was that IT? Second is, two Insurance Funds. City inherited the funds 30 years ago combine General Fund and Insurance Funds. We are used to doing IT. Probably doesnt matter to 99.9% Of people out there, but, again, as We look through -- and I will share you with the financial staples in just a moment. As We look through the financial statements and you are trying to coordinate the information We are sharing with what We are publishing, that becomes important. And here is the real -- the real complication. Public revenue tax and transfers to other funds. City Of Tampa and for decades, this has simply been another General Fund. The reason I show IT, there have been attempts to combine with the General Fund and have one General Fund which, from an accounting standpoint, is much easier and probably a laypersons stat. If you have someone going in -- so much information shared. IT is easy to go to something that says this is the General Fund. IT would be mistaken because IT is only a portion of the General Fund. And IT is probably wonkish, but IT is useful to know that there are a lot of -- four to be exact -- spins plates when IT comes to general fun. We want to make the Council and public aware of this. Super simple. This is what IT looks like. Not how We run IT. General Fund, the insurance fund, and the Utility Tax Services, or u-tax fund. May be the last time you want me to talk about IT, if IT is, that is type. But, again, in the expert of continuously improving our presentation and our communication, We wanted to throw that he in there. Moving into the first item on motion, adopted budget versus preliminary and you see the itemization here home run major and minor categories, etc. Just like last year, I am going to tell you -- the ending of book. Spoiler alert. Combined general funds. Pardon me. The adopted budget versus actuals as you see total variance, revenues, and expenses $10.7 Million. We are going to get into IT in a great deal more detail, of course, and one of the reasons I talked about the financial statements is, of course, there are is our -- our annual final comprehensive report. A great deal of information. I know probably, typically, City Council and the public are more familiar with budget, and this is what happened in the past opposed to what is going to happen in the future with the budget. And this is what the state and the external auditors said. This basically said We did exactly what We said We were going to do with our money, and you can see IT is a rather thick document. And all of information I am sharing you with right now -- and the accounting section that does this, is absolutely fantastic. Absolutely fantastic. All the information leads into ultimately what the financial statements are going to say. And in summarization, in revenues, you see a variance of just over $19.7 Million. To far right, 2.2%. That is tight. You heard me say IT before. And We have grown accustomed -- not because IT happens by accident, but We have grown accustomed to tight tolerances on our revenues and expenditures congratulations to Council. The Mayor, the Departments, my shop all takes a village firing on all eight cylinders to get a budget this refined. Pardon me. And this is also -- lets me not leave expenses behind. Even tighter tolerance. $9 million or 1%. You know when you are talking $900 million. These are bulls-eye. Be a bulls- what We expect from an Aaa Government. From a sustainability and resiliency perspective. We heard that more and more. Almost constantly since the pandemic. What is your long-term financial stability plan. And how IT flows through. In this case the combined general funds, how are they doing because if you have a problem at the fund level, many of the other problems arent going to matter as much because will impact the ability what you can do. What Council can do. What the Mayor can do. What I can do and what the Departments can do. We monitor IT constantly. I know Council monitors IT constantly. Here is -- you see IT paying off. Very, very tight. General Fund new tax financials. Breaking IT down in details. Because this is what We typically talk about when We talk about the General Fund. Variances here are a little wider, but there is a very, very good reason for that. I will get into more detail later in the presentation, but you see in revenues, variance, $41 million. Or 4.5%. That is unusually large. And the reason IT is unusually large is, and you will see this in a couple of places in the presentation, you have an artificial inflation in both the revenues and expenses of $30 million, almost $31 million. Those are the GASB '96 actions, if you recall or not recall. Government Accounting Standard Board actions We brought to you through the year where they require US to reclassify long-term liability associated with things like computer service contracts and things like that. So what IT does is artificially inflate the revenues and the expenditures by almost $31 million. So if you exclude that, and -- and that is really going to tell you how tight We got our revenues were less than one and a half percent varied last year. Incredibly tight. Our expenditures were tighter less than -- excuse me, just over half 5%. Half 5%. So you will -- half a percent. Refined projections meeting those actuals. And the Insurance Funds. Again, because they roll into the General Fund. Couple of things going on here. You see the actual variance on the bottom row of little over $4 million. The overwhelming majority of that are the dubois settlements. Other than that, you have about a million, which is simply a variation in projections. So a little misleading in terms of the variance, because We have to account for that settlement in there, versus the adopted budget. Over on right, the revenues -- the adopted budget versus the actuals, and those variances are unusually large. Again, you have interfund transfers that are inflating the budget that We have to do in terms of accounting for the Insurance Funds. But the bottom line is a little more than $4 million, $3 million was the due from the Washington settlement. You see We have more due -- having taken care hopefully the of 50,000-foot view, We get into the particular categorization of our General Fund new tax revenues that you see taxes here. And at the top of taxes, no surprise there, ad valorem taxes. Those are the property taxes. Again, very, very tight. A little over 1% variance. But almost $4 million more than budgeted. So We will take IT. A shop stick as My Dad used to say, but very, very tight. No other variances I think to speak of in terms -- in terms of dollars and cents. Other general Taxes Are Way off by 87,000. That is really the story here the bottom line, total of a little over 1.5% Variance. So very, very tight. Actuals versus adopted budget. And into licenses and permits. Again, some large variances from a percentage perspective. But very, very slight from a dollar and cents perspective with one exception which you probably already landed on, franchise fees. We need to review why We were so off in terms of our projections for franchise fees versus what actually came in. Over $6 million short. We Will Circle back to Council with that. And that is the surcharge for electricity, fuel, things like that. Because We -- you know, We like to know too, if there is a rationale of how We project in revenue, We certainly want to correct IT. If there are circumstances that occur after the adoption of the budget, We want to make a note of that also. Intergovernmental. Pretty close overall, but a bit more variation among the lines. And from a dollar and cents perspective, the primary aberration will be the state revenue you see there, the state share -- the revenue sharing and the state revenue. The state revenue is simply a pass-through for our Fire And Police Pension Fund. So We take IT in, and We send IT on out. We get a little bit more money, and they did state revenue sharing. We see a decrease in taxable sales across the region. What else do We have here, and I think We can -- We can further drill down and explore that. And I think We are going to primarily attribute IT to -- you know, to the ebb and flow of the localities. The state collects IT and distributes IT out. I know this is a lot of information to take in, but, of course, any time after this presentation, We love nothing better than talking about this. We really do. Happy to go into detail even though this is pretty detailed right now. Charges for services. Total bottom line. No more than 3%. Again, very, very close. You see the biggest needle is for Public Safety Services. And that -- that is almost all EMS fees. About $1.3 Million due to, you recall, reducing the feedback be in 2023. Increased trips, and again, hooray, IT is indexed. IT keeps pace with the expenses in the city, in Florida, and the wider world. Some $1.9 Million total in additional revenue there. Judgments, fines and forfeits got tomorrow line. Primarily the red lights cameras. People love running red lights. And We continue to gain. This is consistent with previous years. We continue to get a little bit more funding in the red lights than We anticipate every year. Finally, the beloved "other" category. And this is really interest -- I will address interest first. We have -- I think you have heard me mention this last year. We continue to scrutinize our investments. Not scrutinizing more aggressively but taking advantage, the different investment opportunities in terms of what We invest in and when We invest. And you are seeing that payoff here. Also included in that -- excuse me. In that other earnings category, about $6.5 Million of a settlement is associated, and I am sure you reads about IT with the Forever Chemicals. I think IT was a class action and a settlement from a number of chemical companies associated with Forever Chemicals to localities. And $6.5 Million make up that almost $13.4 Million in that variance. And then, of course, you see the GASB adjustments. Almost 30.8, Almost $31 million I was referencing before. Where IT rears its head in revenues. The expenditure side. From an outside perspective, IT is simply an inflation of revenues and expenditures that, again, We were require to do by GASB. And then not only US but localities nationwide. And the summation of the revenues that you saw earlier broken out by itself. Again 5.5 Variance with an extra $41 million. But again, $31 million of that is the GASB. You are looking at $10 million in additional revenues in General Fund compared to what We adopted. Moving into our expenditure category. We start with personnel. Still very, very close from a bottom-line perspective. Less than 1% at total. Council May recall last year that for budgeting purposes, We are required to budget in one category and spend from another. So you see some large variances between the salaries and wages and the benefits. In total, when you add those together, IT is pretty close to the bottom line total, little over $4.5 Million variance. Again $507,000 budgeted, $503,000 actuals, We spent -- not insignificant amount less, a little over -- almost 4.7 Million dollars than We anticipated. Dont Like The Way IT is done. I dont think IT provides a clear picture, but thats how We are compelled to budget these budget application in salaries. We pay them in benefit. Things like terminal lead. Stuff like that. A Long Way to say the important numbers are the ones with he see at the very bottom. A very tight personnel budget. Operating. Little bit -- little bit wider but not too bad. Again, I would -- I would say that you dont want to discount a little bit of luck, but I would say almost $8 million less in expenses than what was budget is a sign of increasing scrutiny of our expenses, whether IT is my somebody who, Council, the Mayor or the Departments. So $8 million less. Less than 7% variance. We will take IT. And -- and, again, the story on this slide is the -- is the 30 odd million dollars in that computer hardwaresoftware, and that that $30.8 Million rearing its head. I want to talk of consistency not in the story We are telling but from what We are telling from a revenue perspective. Our debt in the General Fund, not a great deal going on here. A very -- you know, little over half a million dollar variance. A little more than is anticipated, and that is simply a projection. Little under 7%. Grants. I think you got the same thing. You know that aid to governmental or the Community Redevelopment Agency. That is how We classified from a charter accounts perspective aid to governmental. We call IT transfer to the CRA, and that is what you are seeing with $54 million, right on target. To other -- again, pretty good variation there. Little bit -- a million more -- oh, that was -- part of that was the route 1, three quarters. Part of IT was a little bit additional social action and arts funding. And, again -- I am sorry, had I not advanced that? I apologize. There I am. Again, State Charter Accounts, an "other" category in revenue and expenditure. But here We break that down into more details. And I would point out is the budget reserves summary group. See the aberration. Internal control. We dont expense from IT, and you see the reserve appropriation, but We dont expend much of IT and a very little expense associated with that. The bottom line is, a little bit more than We anticipated, and, again, you are going to see that when you use a budget reserve summary group. And I can get into more detail on that later, if you would like. Bringing US home to the expenditure figure that you saw earlier. And, again, 3.5%ish Variance over on far right which really if you take out the GASB, the $30 odd million dollars comes down to a little over half 5%. And very, very close expenditures compared to what We budgeted. And returning to our 50,000-foot view. IT is what We started with. You see how IT shakes out there. A $10 million variance overall in terms of what differed in revenues and expenses.

Lynn Hurtak

03:38:23PM Okay. We are going to stop here for a second, because this is the -- this is a motion a. And then go into b and c. I will stop just to have some questions.

Dennis Rogero

03:38:35PM Again, I know IT is a lot of information.

Lynn Hurtak

03:38:40PM Yeah, Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

03:38:41PM Can you go back to page 7 -- or 7 and maybe 8?

Dennis Rogero

03:38:49PM Certainly. Give me a moment, if you would, if I could have the presentation back up. There we are.

Bill Carlson

03:39:03PM Thank you. My question is, theres the budget and actual. So on the -- you talk -- you talked about really revenues, but on the expenses, $9 million more than budgeted. And then go to the next page, please. $26 million more than budget on the expenses. My question is, when we get the -- the change accounts form, IT usually says flowing this account to that account. Is IT -- is IT disclosed in there that -- maybe my colleagues asking weigh in too, that this is -- this is coming out of a budget increase. If you just say we are moving money from this account to this account, we are just moving stuff around, but IT seems to me that the $26 million decision on the prior page. The $9 million decision, IT seems like that would come back to council if we had $35 million extra that we would have -- what this shows that right now we have $15 million extra. And really we have $41 million. And out of that we spent 26. The question is, is there somewhere where City Council and the public saw that $26 million was coming out you have unexpected new revenues?

Dennis Rogero

03:40:23PM IT would in a normal year. Again, I apologize for -- I apologize IT is not as clear as IT should be, because when you see $26 million more in expenditures, because of that $30 million in GASB, IT was $5 million expenditure reduction. So IT is a little misleading but what we are compelled to do.

Bill Carlson

03:40:45PM On GASB, dont we have to hold that for future liabilities? Or --

Dennis Rogero

03:40:57PM Other potential benefits. Those are different GASB rulings. Last count, GASB had 120 rulings that we can certainly talk about at another time. But IT is skewing the numbers when you pull up the general fund because of that $30 million --

Bill Carlson

03:41:19PM I guess my question if IT is not -- my colleagues can tell me if I am wrong and missed IT. My question, if there are expenses that come that were were budgeted for its total dollar amount. Some flag that said this is coming out of unexpected revenues, higher than expected revenues. Not just coming from another account. And if we -- I think part of the purpose that -- that Councilwoman Hurtak and somebody put this on the agenda, to make sure that the Public has a chance to weigh in on where the overage will be. Right now, the overage is $15 million on this short and would have been 41. We made decision of 26 without the Public knowing IT came out of an overage.

Dennis Rogero

03:42:07PM Another thing, if I May, if I can have that presentation back up. What I might do -- I didnt mention IT tonight, because I dont want to get away from what the Financial Staples will reflect. I want to provide another slide that takes out that GASB.

Lynn Hurtak

03:42:27PM That was going to be my recommendation.

Dennis Rogero

03:42:30PM I know a lot of different information can come at you, and we dont want to mix apple and oranges and tie what the viewer will see in the financial statements. You see $10 million more in revenue once you take $30 million out and about $4 million or $5 million less expenses. I would like do that and provide IT. I didnt introduce IT tonight.

Bill Carlson

03:42:54PM My point if there is a new source of revenue or higher than expected revenue, the Public should have a chance to weigh in on how that is expensed. And if the Administration is proposing spending some of IT, Public should note this is coming out of a new source of funding because its Public May have new priorities. And stop me if this is going to be in b, but notice overall debt that you all present, a few months ago during the budget process, several hundred or a billion dollars in debt in the pension. And we are going to talk about that in a workshop coming up, but connected to that, I got some calls this week that -- that the pension checks which is really important for the retirees were due -- they should have gotten to pensioners upon the first. First of a holiday, and some people got IT on the 5th and not able to cash IT on the 6th, the City in the past have kind of made money on the float there. Is that intentional? Is the City trying to make money on those SIX days or five days? I mean, is that something that is included? And if there is a float, is that money poured back into the pension. How does IT work?

Dennis Rogero

3:44:06PM No, We wouldnt intentionally hold in order to make money off the funding. I will check into IT, though, and see if there was an aberration. Did anybody share with you how many people they thought were affected or was IT across the entire --

Bill Carlson

3:44:20PM I dont know. I just got anecdotal feedback from folks.

Dennis Rogero

3:44:26PM Okay. Ill look into IT and find that out.

Bill Carlson

3:44:26PM If You could maybe send a memo or just e-mail and let US know, I would appreciate that.

Dennis Rogero

3:44:30PM I hadnt heard that.

Bill Carlson

3:44:31PM Well all be drawing on IT one day.

Lynn Hurtak

3:44:33PM Councilwoman young. Oh, you had your light. Im going to go with page number 12.

Dennis Rogero

3:44:43PM All right. Intergovernmental, yes, maam.

Lynn Hurtak

3:44:49PM So what youre saying with the State Revenue Sharing is that sales tax dropped.

Dennis Rogero

3:44:57PM Either sales tax dropped or the distribution from the state dropped. And they dont always go exactly hand in hand. Some of IT will be based on timing of collections and timing of distribution, but, yes, its probably no surprise to anybody that I think IT was referenced this evening there are a number of economic uncertainties out there. And you are seeing that play out in terms of what People, not only what People are willing to spend, which, of course, contributes to sales tax, but how People think they are going to be spending in the future.

Lynn Hurtak

3:45:33PM Yeah. Its just very interesting because we heard that we had a banner year in Tourism and generally those two things kind of go hand in hand. But that was fascinating.

Dennis Rogero

3:45:49PM Im sorry. I was remiss in not mentioning that there is an interplay between the state share of revenues and Our Gas Tax Fund.

Lynn Hurtak

3:45:59PM Oh, okay. That makes a lot more sense.

Dennis Rogero

3:46:02PM I was remiss not in mentioning that particular component. You also saw that contributing to that particular line item. Sorry to interrupt You.

Lynn Hurtak

3:46:11PM No worries. Page 15.

Dennis Rogero

3:46:17PM Yes, maam.

Lynn Hurtak

3:46:17PM The use of fund balance. Was that some of our changes?

Dennis Rogero

3:46:23PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

3:46:24PM Like, what exactly made up that use of fund balance?

Dennis Rogero

3:46:29PM I know IT was some of your changes, and I --

Lynn Hurtak

3:46:32PM But there were no actuals.

Dennis Rogero

3:46:35PM Right. Because We dont -- when We budget -- you cant spend from fund balance. So We have to appropriate IT out of fund balance someplace else. And ill be speaking actually a little bit more to that in the next couple of slides. Good eye, yes.

Lynn Hurtak

3:46:51PM I think my last one for now, page 22, kind of holding onto that. Basically, your footnote here to other funds, some of these I recognize from what We appropriated last year, but not all of them are here, and then there are other things. IT would be great if you could explain -- for example, the stormwater services fee came from the overage of 2024, what We had there. The sidewalk money, the resurfacing money came from there. But were missing the money -- the rest of the money for the hurricanes, because this is only five million when technically We used 14 million to repopulate?

Dennis Rogero

3:48:01PM We did. You wont see that reflected here because We dont appropriate IT. IT stays in a committed fund balance. Sidewalks, for example, We have to appropriate that in order to spend IT. The hurricane funding, I appreciate your memory, the hurricane funding We dont appropriate. We simply hold IT in abeyance in a committed fund balance.

Lynn Hurtak

3:48:20PM What was this for, then? What was Hurricane Milton --

Dennis Rogero

3:48:24PM Those were expenditures associated with the hurricane, that if memory serves, that we floated as we awaited FEMA reimbursement.

Lynn Hurtak

3:48:32PM So thats additional to the 7 that we already floated.

Dennis Rogero

3:48:35PM Yes, maam.

Lynn Hurtak

3:48:36PM And We still havent gotten those funds, We havent received.

Dennis Rogero

3:48:40PM I think weve still got about half to go.

Lynn Hurtak

3:48:45PM That would be interesting. I think thats coming up. Isnt that part of our presentation coming forward or do We have one yet about hurricane funding, what weve expensed versus what weve gotten back.

Dennis Rogero

3:49:02PM I dont recall if We do or not 37 We can provide one.

Lynn Hurtak

3:49:06PM That would be interesting. I wont make a motion on that today. Actually, thats probably appropriate in the midterm. Dont we have a midterm coming up.

Dennis Rogero

3:49:16PM We do, yes.

Lynn Hurtak

3:49:18PM I would really like to hear where we are on that because that is a huge amount of money tied up right now, I have to imagine.

Dennis Rogero

3:49:25PM IT is.

Lynn Hurtak

3:49:25PM That goes part to our earlier conversation today about money. And then the only other thing I would ask about is the transportation intersection safety.

Dennis Rogero

3:49:38PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

3:49:39PM And The Housing Fund.

Dennis Rogero

3:49:43PM Im sorry. What is your particular question?

Lynn Hurtak

3:49:46PM I guess when did we move this money?

Dennis Rogero

3:49:49PM The transportation intersection safety funding, that is the 25% that is allocated for intersections going back at least over a decade, that Council says, whatever we bring in for those -- that camera revenue, a quarter of IT goes to intersection safety and thats what that is.

Lynn Hurtak

3:50:14PM What about The Housing Fund?

Dennis Rogero

3:50:17PM The Housing Fund, $2 million Hurricane Assistance and about half a million for the Ybor Art Space.

Lynn Hurtak

3:50:23PM Oh, okay, yes. Correct. That was part of the Budget, but that was part of the Budget, Budget, not the extra Budget. Got IT. Any other questions for section a? The others I think we might be able to go more together. They dont seem very long. We May not need to stop and question. Ill stop after b and see how we feel. Ms. Kopesky has a question andor comment.

Hagar Kopesky

3:50:50PM I wanted to ask if You could expand on the forever chemical, which in this presentation only dealt with one year. But I felt You might want to talk about future as well as any limitations.

Lynn Hurtak

3:51:05PM What page was that?

Hagar Kopesky

3:51:10PM 15.

Dennis Rogero

3:51:11PM Thank you.

Lynn Hurtak

3:51:14PM Yes, yes. I didnt get a chance to write that down because I wrote down something else. Yes, the forever chemicals.

Dennis Rogero

3:51:24PM IT is a multiyear or anticipated to be a multiyear settlement. What you see in fiscal year '25 represents about a little over $6 million for the General Fund. A previous payment of a little over $1 million, if im not mistaken, was allocated to the Water Fund. And we also anticipate future payments.

Lynn Hurtak

3:51:49PM What line item was that?

Dennis Rogero

3:51:52PM Thats within the interest and other earnings. About half of that variance is associated with that settlement.

Lynn Hurtak

3:52:00PM The 6 million. What do we expect to get overall?

Dennis Rogero

3:52:13PM You are a ninja. Here is the exert. If I could just preface my comments with this is actually to correct the record. IT is not a class action. Its what is called multi-district litigation. IT is still active litigation. The funds the city has received so far are from settlements from two of the defendants. The claims are still active. If Council would like more detailed briefing, I would request that they make a motion for a shade meeting. Ideally, if you are looking for a date, May 7, because our Outside Counsel, who is the expert and been living all this, has to come down from nashville. So I cleared that date with him. However, in terms of publicly available information, weve received -- so one of the payments is a one-time only settlement with one of the two defendants that weve already settled with. The second one is actually a scheduled payment through 2033. 55% of which the total sum we have already received. So there is about 45% remaining. Its a decreasing schedule over time. Were anticipated to get about 16% of the total remaining. Roughly, please dont hold me to this, but to get a general idea, I think that would be about 800,000 this year, and they would be annual payments and decreasing amounts through 2033. We have the two remaining defendants, assuming they decide to settle with US, they are smaller also, so those would be anticipated to be single one-time payments of an amount yet to be determined if indeed the settlement gets finalized. There are further claims that I would rather not go into that would be litigated for different damages other than the water damages. Is that satisfactory.

Lynn Hurtak

3:54:16PM Yes, thank you so much.

Dennis Rogero

3:54:18PM I had no realized You had come in.

Lynn Hurtak

3:54:20PM She just snuck in. Thank you so much. Well go on to page 25, motion item b.

Dennis Rogero

3:54:44PM If I could have the presentation back up, please. The preliminary change in the fund balance for the general fund and any reserve for commitments identified, et cetera, this is, again, what weve really worked at bringing you earlier than last year, allowing the Mayor, allowing Council, allowing the public more time to review and talk about the potential purposes of what we carry forward. And you will recognize a similar format as last year. Just as we did last year, well start from scratch. This is what we anticipate well bring forward from last year. Pure general fund balance, almost $213 million. Again, the caveat, its unaudited barring any changes by the auditor. We dont anticipate any but cant guarantee. This will be reflected in the financial statements. Again, that thick document I showed you earlier. Here, you see, as we did last year, weve accounted for what we view as our obligations of the city, maintaining the fund balance, of course, at 23% will take up almost $160 million from that pure, raw fund balance. Youve seen many of these before because they are recurring commitments, whether an assigned fund balance, committed fund balance, restricted, et cetera. Health care is going to take a little over -- or a little under $13.5 Million. This is a continuation of the hurricane funding that we were talking about earlier. That is pretty much the historical number, 7 or 8 million. Claims, 5.5 Million. I do want to talk about the union contracts. Council will recall the budget was adopted prior to closure with the union. In fact, we met this morning with the Iaff and are continuing negotiations with the Fire Department. As you know, the Police Unions and ATU have closed. We thought IT prudent to put an amount in because, again, the budget was adopted prior to closure, and thats $4 million. The many settlements that I referenced earlier, you have three hopps settlements in three consecutive years. You have the tail end of the duboise settlement. A relative minor amount for purchase orders. These are obligations we made last year that probably going to total close to 3 million, maybe a little less because were still closing those out. And then inventory, of course, very, very minor, non-spendable. If I can go back, you see about 212, 213 million, well need about 203 million and, of course, you can do that -- even I can do that kind of math in my head. About $10 million is what we have left over. But I would like to point out some challenges that have surfaced, not the least of which are the school traffic cameras revenue. I dont know if you saw a statement recently from the Police Department. The accomplishment and effect of the school traffic camera revenues needs to be redone -- or the school traffic cameras needs to be redone. We are unlikely to receive most of that anticipated revenue this year. As the Police Department and mobility strive to get that program up and running, we dont know when were going to start receiving revenue. But obviously because IT was not completed, were not going to be receiving revenue any time soon, and thats adversely impacting our revenue forecast. I cant guarantee IT will stop at 4 million, but right now, were trying to get a feel for just what the adverse impact will be. Relatively minor to that, of course, you May have heard that TPD needs to replace their side arms. That will be about $1.8 Million. Some of IT funded from community investment tax which well bring to Council. Still need close to a million dollars, three-quarters of a million dollars for the side arm replacements. Presuming we stay that course, there is a little over $5 million remains in general fund balance for allocation.

Lynn Hurtak

3:59:41PM Does anyone have any questions? Well move on.

Dennis Rogero

3:59:44PM Thank you very much. I will state, as you probably remember, We had more last year remaining for allocation. I really think youre going to see -- I May be wrong -- I really think youre going to see this as a trend as We continue to refine our spending and our projections through the year. Ill brag on US. Ill brag on everybody. Weve gotten very, very good at projections. So the variances overall are going to be less and less. Thats what were looking at right now. No questions. Im sorry, maam.

Lynn Hurtak

4:00:19PM No, go right ahead.

Dennis Rogero

4:00:25PM Thank you, thank you. Motion c, stormwater and Enterprise Funds. Again, preliminary changes in fund balance and reserves or commitments. Starting with the stormwater fund balance, even steven. Very little activity from a year-end fund balance perspective. Of course, youll recall last year at the aforementioned midyear meeting well bring you more comprehensive pictures of all of these enterprise agency fund balances. In other words, what their total fund balance is. Here you are simply seeing the change from year to year. What kind of reserve requirements they have, et cetera, you can see that IT was very, very vanilla from a stormwater fund balance perspective from fiscal year 24 to fiscal year 25.

Lynn Hurtak

4:01:14PM So what were seeing -- im sorry, im breaking my own rule. Go on.

Dennis Rogero

4:01:21PM Parking fund balance, still doing very well. Again, the revenues coming in better and weve got fee increases. I think were managing our revenues and the collection of those revenues better. Expenditures, a little higher than we anticipated. Got the debt service. You got the capital projects as Fed and his team continue improving those garages. And a reduction in fund balance of about -- im sorry, about $6 million. Some of that, of course, were using some parking funding for repaving. The Solid Waste fund balance. You have a bit of an aberration in the revenues. Not really unexpected as we just raised those revenues, so we dont have an established history of collections associated with the revenue increase. The good news is, IT is an aberration on the positive side. Interfund transfer associated with, youll recall, the project. The project out there, excuse me, and the expenses. The bottom line you see is not complete unplanned use of fund balance from 56 million to 41 million. You also have the unplanned generator, $10 million out at the Waste-To-Energy facility. Overall, and I think the revenues bear this out, the increase in fees is serving them very, very well. Thats extra good news especially because, as you know, were becoming in the not-too-distant future trying to coalesce short-term debt into a long-term Solid Waste bond. Wastewater fund balance, reduce, and again, this is part of the grand plan as we front load fund balance in both the wastewater and Water Department, primarily for the pipes projects. Big numbers. Better revenues than the previous year. Thats nice, although a little more expenditures, too. Debt service and the CIP are programmed in there. A similar, although less variant example in the water fund balance, again, planned use as part of the 20-year pipes project. Any questions?

Lynn Hurtak

4:04:14PM Any questions on section c? I do have a question on page 30, to go back to the stormwater fund balance, because obviously this is a topic that is of major interest to this Council. Page 30, IT looks like we had more in 2025, but yet we didnt -- we still have a fund balance.

Dennis Rogero

4:04:44PM Im sorry. Thank you, yes. Please, feel free to chime in. Thank you.

Lynn Hurtak

4:04:55PM We had 4.3 Left at the end of this year, and just given what We experienced and how were really trying to get through, We moved some money from the general fund, but yet We still have some money left in here. Can you speak to why We didnt use any of this funding?

Dennis Rogero

4:05:14PM Its primarily associated with spending time frames. I dont think the department is here or online. We Can Circle back. Again, its how fast can you get the funding out the door.

Lynn Hurtak

4:05:26PM Okay. Understood. That was kind of my assumption. IT seemed very odd because IT is the exact same amount of money.

Dennis Rogero

4:05:32PM Thank you, ms. Kopesky, I hadnt made the general fund transfer connection. I appreciate that.

Lynn Hurtak

4:05:38PM Council Member Carlson.

Bill Carlson

4:05:40PM Is this including both of the stormwater fees?

Dennis Rogero

4:05:43PM This is the -- yes. Now, what IT doesnt show, again, is the total fund balance. This is just the change in the fund balance, which, again, we typically do that at the meeting.

Bill Carlson

4:06:00PM Can You go to the Solid Waste one, please? Yes, sir. Sorry I stepped out for a second. I might have missed IT. The 41 million, that is a decrease in fund balance, but is that -- does that fund balance, is that fund balance there because of anticipated expenses that have already been planned and youll be using that cash anyway or is that money that could be spent on something new?

Dennis Rogero

4:06:28PM Again, We typically get in more detail at the -- that includes specific reserve requirements, like they have a 90 day operating reserve requirement. That will be included in there. There is some in excess of the 90 day reserve requirement and We would like to establish a repair and renovation reserve.

Bill Carlson

4:06:49PM What You might want to do is put -- You are the CFO, but like fund balance, dash, reserves, and fund balance operating or something like that, just so we know. Otherwise, people look at that, okay, lets use.

Dennis Rogero

4:07:05PM I appreciate that. I had that exact thing in my notes. So thank you.

Bill Carlson

4:07:09PM The other thing is, I wonder, so if that was there, does the Administration -- and you are going to wind all this up into a bigger debt issuance. But if we happen to have a big fund balance there, would the Administration then spend that money on things weve been holding back on or reduce the amount of debt ask for from the bond markets?

Dennis Rogero

4:07:36PM IT will depend on a couple of things. IT May indeed end up being less debt. Also depends heavily on what the Department plans in the future. Investment. Again, that repair and renovation reserve that I talked about earlier. Weve been very successful. IT is an older facility, so as You look into the future, much of IT will depend on what We plan in that future. Its almost like a mini-pipes program. Its not a definitive answer because I dont have a definitive answer for You yet. But IT will probably be a combination of whats planned for the future and can We issue less debt.

Bill Carlson

4:08:14PM Thank you.

Dennis Rogero

4:08:14PM Thank you.

Lynn Hurtak

4:08:16PM Okay. I think we can go on to section d. Thank you.

Dennis Rogero

4:08:23PM Well be sending this out. In fact, My Shop May have already sent IT out via e-mail and well have hard copies available for you, too. This is that very detailed line item information by department.

Lynn Hurtak

4:08:38PM Okay. Great. Once IT is available to US, is IT also going to be uploaded to Onbase?

Dennis Rogero

4:08:46PM Well put IT on the website -- well put IT on onbase.

Lynn Hurtak

4:08:51PM After this as well, if we could put this presentation in onbase under item 59, but that as well would be great. If you have IT on the website, thats wonderful. IT gives two places for the public to find IT.

Dennis Rogero

4:09:09PM Thank you for the reminder. I appreciate IT.

Lynn Hurtak

4:09:14PM Council Member Carlson.

Dennis Rogero

4:09:18PM Almost finished.

Lynn Hurtak

4:09:20PM This is the last section. Section e. This kind of goes back to your original question about what happens when they want to move money. This is what has been moved since September 21st -- or September 1st, rather.

Dennis Rogero

4:09:39PM You see the items here as Chair Pro Tem Hurtak stated. This is from September 4th through November 20. Again, We can -- We have an opportunity after the end of the fiscal year to adjust the previous fiscal year according to Florida Statutes, and you see that here. The largest components -- again, I hate to sound like a broken record -- are the GASB -- well, the particular GASB 96 item on November 6 of a little over 30 million. We have an early bird there on September 18 of a little less than a million. I would submit very little activity other than that GASB 96.

Lynn Hurtak

4:10:31PM This is why I generally like to focus a lot on any financial resolutions that happen after September 1st because they already know what the budget is. So Our Office generally tracks this as well.

Dennis Rogero

4:10:45PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

4:10:46PM Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

4:10:47PM The line that you now say is General Fund balance or, sorry, fund balance, would that automatically roll into the General Fund then? Would you account for IT in the General Fund surplus? Enterprise Funds IT remains in the Enterprise Fund. A week or two, well talk about interdepartment transactions. But IT seems to me could be for cash flow, a loan of General Fund and Enterprise Fund would pay IT back at some point.

Dennis Rogero

4:11:24PM That has happened in the past. I dont think we have the agreements like that. This May just be alternative I cant and I dont want to go down a rabbit hole. In the past, organizations, for instance, General Fund has taken a loan from an Enterprise Fund Water Department. Where I came from in brevard county, Water Department had a lot of money. Because the Water Department is an Enterprise Fund, has to be operated like a business and in many instances owes debt, they have to charge interest for that. So when you have those loans between funds, typically an interest and expense component associated with IT or is that not what you were asking?

Bill Carlson

4:12:06PM No. Just to make sure the public knows where the money is coming from. Gets back to my question, if a Department is $5 million over in revenues, net revenues, then would the Administration then count that as a surplus that we have to make a decision on or 5 million more dollars, we can spend IT.

Dennis Rogero

4:12:33PM At the end of a fiscal year -- well, I think I know what youre asking.

Bill Carlson

4:12:37PM Budget 4 million and brought in 10, hypothetically, do you let them spend the extra 6 or say, hey, that is a big decision, we have to come back to the Council and public on?

Dennis Rogero

4:12:47PM Come back to Council and public because we have to recognize the revenue. We have to appropriate IT and that requires Council approval. Im sorry if I went down a rabbit hole there. I thought you were asking about interfund loans.

Charlie Miranda

4:13:05PM Page 37, you have SIX items there that total -- the numbers dont match. Are they supposed to not much? $950000 difference between the two numbers.

Dennis Rogero

4:13:22PM My compliments, Sir. I think You discovered an error.

Charlie Miranda

4:13:28PM The totals do not match.

Dennis Rogero

4:13:30PM My apologies. Well correct that. Thank you.

Charlie Miranda

4:13:34PM Its 950,000 One Way or the other. More likely on the 34,697 do not match -- on the 34,000, IT is short 950,000.

Dennis Rogero

4:13:51PM Yeah, I think we double counted on that GASB 96.

Charlie Miranda

4:13:57PM Thank you very much.

Dennis Rogero

4:13:58PM No, thank you.

Guido Maniscalco

4:14:03PM Thank you very much. Any other questions? Anything further in your presentation, Sir.

Dennis Rogero

4:14:09PM I appreciate your time. I know IT is a lot of information. I know We provided a great deal of information. Hopefully We provided a great deal of useful information. If you have any questions, please, please reach out. Thank you again, Ms. Kopesky.

Guido Maniscalco

4:14:28PM Per the addendum, IT said items 45, 46, 48 to be heard after item 59. That was a motion by Chair Pro Tem Hurtak. So well wait for her to come back. We dont have an attorney. We dont have Chair Pro Tem.

Charlie Miranda

4:14:50PM We still have Guido.

Guido Maniscalco

4:14:59PM Anything else anybody wants to talk about?

Bill Carlson

4:15:02PM Charlie mentioned the budget thing. I always have people ask me, is Charlie still with IT? I said you should never, ever underestimate Charlie. If he pretends like hes not paying attention, he is definitely paying attention. That shows how sharpest.

Charlie Miranda

4:15:21PM I just listen a lot. Whatever olive oil youre eating, I want to know what IT is so I can be like that at 83.

4:15:32PM Beans and rice.

Guido Maniscalco

4:15:35PM IT is. The West Tampa Way. Today is Elvis Presley's birthday as well as David Bowie. He was born in '35. He would be 92. Were waiting. We didnt want to go into the other items.

Lynn Hurtak

4:16:24PM So We want to make sure -- We want to add something to the agenda.

Charlie Miranda

4:16:29PM Madam Chair, if I May, weve had a young lady who has been here for many, many years. She started off many years ago. Shes not that of age, but shes a very nice looking lady, but shes been here for a while. And she started off in one department and Worked Her Way up in the same department and became city attorney. And now shes retiring. We wish to give her a commendation right after this Council during the meeting so she can be on film where we make the presentation. I would like all of US to make IT together down at the podium so IT can be certified for her to have in her memoirs. Thats Andrea Zelman.

Lynn Hurtak

4:17:10PM Were going to add this to later in the agenda, Mr. Shelby?

Martin Shelby

4:17:15PM Depends on when you want to do IT. I spoke with Ms. Zelman, I had to talk with her about something else upstairs. She is upstairs. I do know that you do have to get to other items on the agenda. I do know that you also have an engagement.

Guido Maniscalco

4:17:33PM Why dont we do IT at 4:30.

Lynn Hurtak

4:17:35PM Time certain at 4:30. I have a motion by Councilman Maniscalco for 4:30. A second by Councilman Viera. All in favor? Aye.

Martin Shelby

4:17:46PM Ms. Zelman, if you are listening --

Lynn Hurtak

4:17:50PM 430. If IT is a problem, let US know.

Charlie Miranda

4:17:53PM Thats in the evening.

Lynn Hurtak

4:17:55PM Yes. [ laughter 16:30 if you use international time. Item 45, thank you for waiting, because this is one that we have quite a few questions about. Also, if there is a possibility for T I to add Chair Clendenin back so I can see him, so if he has any questions. I assume, chair, you would have interrupted US if you had anything to say about the budget.

Alan Clendenin

4:18:30PM I was listening to the whole thing. I actually turned my camera off so you didnt see Me blowing my noise.

Lynn Hurtak

4:18:37PM Im so sorry. You sound like youre not having a good day.

Alan Clendenin

4:18:41PM No, im not.

Lynn Hurtak

4:18:43PM Well move on to item 44. That is the resolution to transfer, reallocate and reappropriate 1.1 Million from Small Neighborhood Parks Projects. I dont know if we have anyone from staff here. 45. 44, there was no administrative update. 45, I believe we divided -- there he is, Mr. Fowler. I probably wouldnt go super far. Hi, Mr. Fowler. Director Fowler, welcome. I believe you might be muted.

Ted Fowler

4:19:36PM Can you hear me now?

Lynn Hurtak

4:19:38PM Yes.

Ted Fowler

4:19:39PM Perfect.

Lynn Hurtak

4:19:42PM Excellent. If you could do US a favor and break down the difference between the Gadsden Park Improvement Program and JBL Attenuator Dock Repair Project, that would be great.

Ted Fowler

4:19:59PM The bulk of the ask is for over 500,000 to go for Gadsden park improvements which would include a prefab bathroom that would be ADA accessible, need to be put above the floodplain. Directly tied into existing sewer lines. So the idea is to get prefab bathroom, again, ADA compliant. We would run sidewalks, part of the cost, to hard surfaces so people would have the opportunity to use the restroom which is badly needed close to the Little League complex. We do have restrooms near the softball complex, but they are a Long Way away during Little League season and to be able to add this amenity would greatly improve the quality of the experience for the park-goers. Thats about $400,000 total. The rest of that, which would be 110, 120 thousand dollar balance would go towards an in department, we would do the work ourselves at the behest of the Civil Engineer, give US the plans, would be to alleviate the flooding at the entrance of the park and around the curb of the Little League field. That would be the scope of the work done at Gadsden.

Lynn Hurtak

4:21:15PM What is the total amount of money for that?

Ted Fowler

4:21:19PM I believe IT is right around $600,000. Thats what we forecast IT would be.

Lynn Hurtak

4:21:26PM Gadsden is 600,000. So then the Dock Repair is 500,000?

Ted Fowler

4:21:33PM No, The Dock Repair, I believe IT is around 280.

Lynn Hurtak

4:21:41PM We have a big gap there.

Ted Fowler

4:21:43PM -- in there because were going to do as much ADA accessible sidewalk as We can at Gadsden. We got a cost about SIX months ago, in the interests of costs rising as much as they do, We would use the bulk of that at Gadsden, $208,000 cost to replace the attenuator dock at JBL.

Lynn Hurtak

4:22:10PM Im confused. We have $1.1 Million. How much of that is going to JBL and how much of that is going to Gadsden? We only have two options.

Guido Maniscalco

4:22:23PM The leftover is the cushion.

Lynn Hurtak

4:22:25PM IT has to be a cushion for one or the other.

Ted Fowler

4:22:28PM The cushion is for ADA accessible sidewalks for Gadsden.

Lynn Hurtak

4:22:32PM Youre saying $280,000 for the dock, period.

Ted Fowler

4:22:40PM That is the price we were given.

Lynn Hurtak

4:22:44PM I asked You earlier in a separate meeting if You were able to take a look at the cost of moving the dock so that we do not have to have the same thing happen again for the boat running into IT. Were You able to do that or are You still working on that?

Ted Fowler

4:23:01PM Im still working on that. When we discussed IT earlier, my main concern was by moving the dock, that would up the labor cost and also IT could make access to the park itself going up a steeper grade between the bridge and the river center. So im still working on that.

Lynn Hurtak

4:23:22PM Okay. Anyone?

Charlie Miranda

4:23:29PM I remember being at that park. I toured IT recently with ms. Bennett about three or four weeks ago. The park is beautiful. If needs a little upkeep like were talking about. However, theres room in there for about 80 to 100 class one trees to be put in because its beautiful. Its open. I believe there is enough room for that. I did run that through the administration and they are looking at IT.

Lynn Hurtak

4:23:52PM Anyone else? I will say I cannot support the dock repair until we know that IT is The Best Place for IT. Also, IT is not a small neighborhood park. Julian B. Lane. I simply cant -- personally, I cant allocate the money from small neighborhood Parks to deal with a major park. I cant support that. I dont know how others feel.

Guido Maniscalco

4:24:18PM [Inaudible]

Charlie Miranda

4:24:19PM Acres and acres and acres. Got to be 70, 80 acres.

Lynn Hurtak

4:24:29PM Im not going to support this because im not going to support the dock. There are a lot of other repairs that need to happen in our Parks Department.

Naya Young

4:24:46PM Is IT possible to just accept the repairs for Gadsden? Like, could we do that?

Lynn Hurtak

4:24:59PM The resolution is for $1.1 Million from the Small Neighborhood Parks Project to fund those two things.

Martin Shelby

4:25:06PM Your vote authorizes the Mayor to sign the resolution. So either the resolution has to be substituted or You could vote to continue IT to the next regular meeting. You could ask if there is a time constraint on this or vote to deny IT or vote to approve IT.

Dennis Rogero

4:25:25PM We can provide a revised resolution consistent with what Mr. Shelby said.

Lynn Hurtak

4:25:31PM Name, just for fine.

Dennis Rogero

4:25:33PM Apologize. Dennis Rogero, chief financial officer. Thank you.

Lynn Hurtak

4:25:37PM Council Member Maniscalco.

Guido Maniscalco

4:25:39PM Do I make a motion to provide or to instruct You to provide US a revised resolution that removes the dock repairs?

Dennis Rogero

4:25:51PM Yes, Sir.

Guido Maniscalco

4:25:52PM I would like to then make a motion to revise nca 25-18998 to reflect the removal of the JBL attenuator dock repairs and just leave funding for gadsden park improvements.

Martin Shelby

4:26:14PM Does that need -- does the motion need to include when that will be presented back to Council?

Lynn Hurtak

4:26:20PM January 22.

Guido Maniscalco

4:26:24PM Ill give you a reason. So when we approve the JBL park, I think IT was 35 or $36 million back in 2016, 2017, because I know IT was done by Mother's Day 2018. IT was the most expensive park in the city at the time. But then there was an amendment or another resolution for another million dollars because of other unexpected expenses. Weve invested a lot of money in this park. I love this park. Im always in this park. However, now were asking for more money for dock repairs, is Gadsden a small neighborhood park? No, but IT has nowhere near the amenities that JBL has. JBL is a rolls-royce park. IT is a wonderful park. Gadsden needs the improvements. Thats my reasoning behind IT. Not that im against the dock repairs because I rowed in high school. I love the water, blah, blah, blah. Anyway, that is my reasoning behind IT.

Lynn Hurtak

4:27:23PM I have a motion from --

Luis Viera

4:27:28PM Ill give you my reasoning for that, which is you are right. We have a lot of Parks with a lot of needs. We had originally had -- We were supposed to be briefed today on disability Parks and I wanted to quantify the amount done in each park, so forth, pursuant to my request. Since I dont have the information, I cant support.

Lynn Hurtak

4:27:47PM Yes, Director Fowler.

Alan Clendenin

4:27:49PM IT was actually Alan.

Lynn Hurtak

4:27:55PM So sorry. Chair Clendenin.

Alan Clendenin

4:27:58PM I have a question. What are the implications of not approving the dock repair? What are the consequences?

Lynn Hurtak

4:28:04PM Mr. Fowler.

Ted Fowler

4:28:07PM Its a safety issue. Its been in disrepair for a while. Our biggest concern its not being used as IT should be used, all the amenities but also a glaring safety issue.

Alan Clendenin

4:28:22PM Is there a legal liability involved or is the area closed off?

Ted Fowler

4:28:30PM The area is closed off because you cant pull a boat up and unload passengers. The pilings are still in the water under disrepair. I dont know if Karl is listening, but I would defer to Carl Brody if he wants to pop in and say if there is a legal issue.

Lynn Hurtak

4:28:49PM We have a motion on the floor right now.

Alan Clendenin

4:28:58PM This would be germane to the motion. There is a liability issue. Im concerned about Council voting against something that if Staff is determined that we have a need to repair something. Repair is different than enhancement.

Lynn Hurtak

4:29:18PM I hate to say this, Chair Clendenin, but there are other issues in other Parks that could be considered similar. All they do is put some tape around IT. I will disagree with you on that one.

Luis Viera

4:29:35PM Councilman Clendenin obviously brings up some points. Maybe this could be brought back at a later time. In other words, this particular proposed project could be brought back later by Staff. I could hear things out further. Im fine with that.

Lynn Hurtak

4:29:53PM Councilwoman young.

Naya Young

4:29:54PM Is the dock insured? Like, if something happens to the dock, a boat runs into IT, is there insurance on IT? To fix IT?

Martin Shelby

4:30:08PM That would be a question -- I dont know whether Mr. Brody is here, also a question for Risk Management.

Lynn Hurtak

4:30:15PM Oh, wow, IT is a day of speak their name and They shall appear.

Martin Shelby

4:30:20PM The question is, what was the cause of IT? Is the cause of IT liable? Do they have insurance as well?

Lynn Hurtak

4:30:27PM From my understanding, a boat hit IT. Thats why I asked Director Fowler to see if there Was Another Place in the park where IT might be safer to put a boat dock. That was kind of my question. Mr. Brody is here. Chair Clendenin had a question for you. Chair.

Alan Clendenin

4:30:49PM Mr. Brody, thank you. Im curious about the liability issue and safety liability issue, exposure to the city if Council were to turn down a repair knowing this is a known problem.

Carl Brody

4:31:03PM Carl Brody from Legal Department. Our liability -- we dont like to discuss IT really publicly like this. Obviously, if you have a known condition that raises our duty to the public. If we can just leave IT at that and we can have further discussion on IT.

Naya Young

4:31:28PM My question was, is the dock insured? Do we have insurance for the dock in the event that IT is hit or something?

Carl Brody

4:31:40PM Yes. I mean, The City is self-insured. We have coverage if the dock is damaged or if anybody is injured because of the status of the dock currently.

Naya Young

4:31:52PM Could we not file a claim to fix IT?

Carl Brody

4:32:09PM Any damage that was incurred, yes, We can file a claim on that damage that We received.

Naya Young

4:32:19PM IT could be repaired through the insurance claim?

Carl Brody

4:32:26PM I think what were doing now is We need the funding to do that right now at this point. If We waited for the insurance claim, that is a whole other process We would be going through.

Lynn Hurtak

4:32:39PM Council Member Carlson.

Bill Carlson

4:32:42PM A follow up on what She was saying, how do you decide -- since We are self-insured, how do you decide whether to pay IT versus file a claim, because were paying ourselves out of one bucket or the other. I assume We have Insurance at a high level. How do you make the decision, at what level of an accident would you file a claim against our own Insurance versus paying IT?

Carl Brody

4:33:08PM Right. We factor in the potential cost, and we work that through risk management to make those kind of determinations. That is something that the Department worked on just to determine what the best next steps are.

Lynn Hurtak

4:33:31PM Im going to make a suggestion that I have asked Director Fowler to see if there is a Better Place to put this dock so that IT might not be hit in the future before replacing IT. Chair Clendenin, if you would humor me to wait until we get the answer. I asked him about IT, Chair Clendenin has given me a thumbs up. So right now, the motion on the floor is to bring back the resolution for just the gadsden park improvements but not to say we cant figure out the JBL attenuator dock repair as we move forward. So I have a motion from -- wow, I see how people get tired doing this -- from Councilman Maniscalco. I have a second from Councilman Viera. Any further comments? All in favor? Im sorry. Roll call.

Bill Carlson

4:34:38PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

4:34:39PM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

4:34:41PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

4:34:42PM Yes.

Naya Young

4:34:43PM Yes.

Luis Viera

4:34:44PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

4:34:46PM Yes.

The Clerk

4:34:48PM Motion carries unanimously.

Lynn Hurtak

4:34:52PM That is for the 22nd. Okay. Its time. Well go down together.

Charlie Miranda

4:35:08PM All Of Us will be on tv.

Alan Clendenin

4:35:20PM Andrea, im sorry. But dont want to get her sick.

Andrea Zelman

4:35:26PM Hi, Chair.

Lynn Hurtak

4:35:32PM This is Councilman Miranda's show.

Charlie Miranda

4:35:43PM Ive had the pleasure of knowing Andrea Zelman for a few years. Im not going to say how many. She was here when she was a teenager just about working in the Legal Department and she left for a little bit, honed her skills somewhere else and did very well and then she decided to come back when we needed some help. She is married to a good friend of mine. IT was very nice and beautiful. Your 30 years of service to the City Attorney's Office. Seems like yesterday, but time flies.

Andrea Zelman

4:36:20PM I wish I was. ID have a better pension. Its less than that, Charlie.

Charlie Miranda

4:36:26PM IT says 30 years here. Im sorry to embarrass you about that. I apologize. The Tampa City Council is honored to recognize Andrea Zelman for some years, more than less than 30, dedicated service to the city attorneys office. Having served as assistant attorney from 1996 to 2002 and later returned to serve as deputy city attorney, Mary Jane Castor would then appoint her to the city attorney on September 1st, 2022, where she would serve with distinction until her retirement. Through her tenure, Andrea faithfully served the city and City Council and citizens with unwavering dedication and integrity. Her lifetime commitment to legal profession and the city that she has served so proudly, spans three decades, but the impact is immeasurable. We wish her good health and happiness in her well-earned forthcoming retirement. In other words, to her favorite artist, IT was the end of a decade but the start of a new era. [ laughter applause signed by all seven council members, and we wish you and clay the best in your future and your endeavors. I know you are a die-hard gator fan. We know where to call to get tickets, football, basketball, baseball and a place to stay in a one-bedroom house. Im only joking with you. Thank you very much for everything. I really appreciate IT very much.

Andrea Zelman

4:38:06PM Thank you, Charlie.

Charlie Miranda

4:38:11PM Your turn.

Andrea Zelman

4:38:16PM This is awkward. [ laughter

Lynn Hurtak

4:38:23PM Did we get the photos we needed?

Andrea Zelman

4:38:36PM Well done. Thank You. Ill keep IT brief because youve all had a long day and I know You have something to come to.

Lynn Hurtak

4:38:44PM Can you start with your name?

Andrea Zelman

4:38:45PM Andrea Zelman, city attorney for one day and a few more hours. Thank you so much, City Council. Obviously, IT has been the experience of a lifetime to be the city attorney and its been the experience of a lifetime to serve the City Of Tampa. I want to thank all of you for recognizing me. I want to thank my staff most of all. They do an incredible job. Im leaving you in good hands. They are great. Scott Steady is going to be great. I feel really good that hes coming and will Take My Place. Again, its just been the honor of a lifetime. Thank you for recognizing me. Thank you for working with me all these years. Thank you for listening to me most of the time. [ laughter I think I actually have you on tape saying I have to listen to the advice of the city attorney. Im required to do that, which was one of my favorite moments. [ laughter thank you, obviously, to all your aides. I have a feeling dossie May have had some input on that taylor swift quote, too. But thank you all so much. Thank you so much for recognizing me. [ applause

Lynn Hurtak

4:40:11PM Dont go anywhere. Dont go anywhere. Were going to -- its the time people say good things about you. Ill start with Councilman Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

4:40:24PM IT is a fun thing. Just to get up, Mary Bryant and I had brought some beautiful photographs of city hall. My aide will present with you a picture that Mary Bryant and I worked on many years ago and there are a few left. That was the last one, By The Way. That is your gift from our staff and from the City Council to you. You can take IT out of the plastic. IT will look better.

Lynn Hurtak

4:40:54PM Can t and I put the wolf vision?

Andrea Zelman

4:40:59PM Its really beautiful. Elmo please, or whatever we call IT now. The Wolf. Its a beautiful picture of City Hall.

Alan Clendenin

4:41:32PM I think They went on a restroom break.

Andrea Zelman

4:41:37PM Beautiful picture of City Hall.

Lynn Hurtak

4:41:41PM Oh, that is lovely. Anything else, Mr. Miranda? Councilman Maniscalco?

Guido Maniscalco

4:41:49PM Congratulations on your retirement. And thank You for everything. Behind You is truly the best legal team in the City Of Tampa. You show me a law firm that has a team like this and I would be surprised. I wouldnt believe IT. They are second to none. You are just a great person, especially You and your husband. Youve always been a good friend. Ill never forget -- I dont know -- ten years ago, I was in Washington, dc. As part of this group with the Joint Center. Met council members from all over the country. Before I went to the airport, flew out of Reagan to come to Tampa, called Congress Woman Castor's office, your husband answered. I said im in the neighborhood if I can come by. Yeah, come in. Door was open. Is she in the rayburn building or no? IT was the rayburn building. I walked in, go through the metal detector. I thought IT was the coolest thing, the people who have walked through the halls. Door was open, invited me in. Very, very nice. Congresswoman Castor was in session, was voting. She wasnt there. She was doing her job. But I think about that as a very good memory. Going up to Washington, dc. Anytime ive needed advice, a couple of years ago, your husband was there, You were there. Youre just good. We are so lucky to have You. You started here, You have years of experience with the city, but to end your career at the top, what a better honor and a city that we all love. Were going to miss You, but I know that You are going to enjoy this retirement very, very much. Youre not going to be very far away. Youre always going to be around. Who could replace You? Scott Steady, wonderful person. [ laughter big, big shoes to fill. At the end of the day, were very blessed and very lucky to have You. You did a wonderful job. You end a career on a very high note and You ride off into the retirement sunset, but youre not going to be gone. We will see You. Im grateful to call You a friend, You and your husband, congratulations. This is well deserved. This is a very small token of our appreciation. You deserve a lot more. Again, thank You very much.

Lynn Hurtak

4:44:12PM Council Member Carlson.

Bill Carlson

4:44:13PM I just want to say thank You. A month ago I said some things about You, but ill say some of IT again. Its been great working with You. Youre smart. Youre honest. Youre committed to the Community. IT wasnt always fun having what I call intellectual arguments or debates, but IT was fun having those discussions with You, because I think we both -- finally we would see around IT. I love to work with really smart people. Even though we didnt agree all the time, IT was fun. IT was fun having the discussions and going through IT. Your commitment to the Community, clays commitment, together, You all have had such an impact on this Community. We appreciate IT. I mentioned this before, but there were a lot of things over the last few years that people thought were impossible to accomplish. You and I figured out how to build a collaborative bridge with all different factions. I cant even tell all the stories publicly. IT was amazing working with You and being able to get a lot done for the constituents of this Community. Thank You so much. Im sure You all will stay in touch. Im sure You will contribute to this Community. But if You have any ideas that will help US elevate the city, call US and tell US. Thank You.

Andrea Zelman

4:45:36PM The phone works both ways. I will answer when You call. I told You before, if You want to bounce anything off of Me, im happy to talk. All of You.

Luis Viera

4:45:49PM Thank you, maam. I am a big fan of yours. I think youre wonderful. From a professional standpoint, I remember when Mayor Castor came in, she brought just so many amazing attorneys here. Yourself, Cate Wells, Rebecca Johns. Susan Johnson Velez, among so many other amazing attorneys who really, obviously, Gina Grimes. Hill ward henderson. You were such an integral part of that. You are an amazing attorney, so very smart. Amazing accomplished professional but also like a good person. Very decent. You talked about your family, background, all these different things. You have integrity and decency. Thats so very important. You are a wonderful person. Husband Clay who is very meaningful to me. He is a great guy. He know what the pendergrass machine is -- inside joke -- and he is such a fine person. You all together have been there for so many people in so many different ways. Professionally, personal basis and so forth. The biggest thing I can say, for your plans and going where you all will be going. Its so good for you to have a lifetime of work. Do what you have to do and then go and be happy. Thats what youre going to do. God bless you.

Lynn Hurtak

4:47:12PM Councilwoman young.

Naya Young

4:47:14PM Congratulations. While I have not been here as long as my other council members, I really appreciate the time that we have had. I remember our first meeting and any questions You had and telling me about your story and how You got started. I really appreciate that time. So I just want to say congratulations. And I did claim an orchid.

Andrea Zelman

4:47:38PM I was about to say I owe you an orchid.

Naya Young

4:47:41PM If IT is still there, I would love to be her new home.

Andrea Zelman

4:47:41PM IT has your name on IT.

Lynn Hurtak

4:47:50PM Chair Clendenin.

Alan Clendenin

4:47:52PM Good afternoon, my friend. Our relationship goes long before my life on City Council. You know how much I admire and respect you. Sometimes I May seem sad but im happy for you. I know your true love is gainesville and University Of Florida and you are going where you want to be. Im going to miss you here. Thank you for everything. Thank you for all of your advice and counsel, not just in City Council, but in life in general through the years. Really appreciative of everything that youve contributed to my life. You leave behind, as everybody echoed, a great staff. I think I echoed this many times from the dais, how much I appreciate our City Staff and especially our legal staff, Cate, Susan, Morris, everybody. Everybody is wonderful. City Of Tampa is well served. You judge a leader based on the legacy they leave behind and you are leaving a great legacy. Thank you, Ms. Zelman. I appreciate everything you have done for me, everything for the City Of Tampa. I look forward to seeing you with a big smile on your face as Gators rebuild that team. [ laughter

Lynn Hurtak

4:49:02PM Wow. Little bit of shade there. Yes. I just want to say its been such a pleasure working with You. We got to know each other during the citys Charter Review Commission. So I was thrilled when I came to the city and found that You were here and even more thrilled when You became city attorney because we already had that relationship to build upon. I think that is so important, the individual relationships and building trust and moving forward. I cannot say how excited I am for You all to move To The Place I grew up and feel is so special to me. Im glad that You feel IT is so wonderful and special as well. Every time You go to petite upper crust, think of me when You have a cookie because they are my favorite things in the world. Yeah, I know. So good, the croissants. IT is the best french bakery ever. I dont know why we dont have a french bakery here that is remotely close. Yeah, thats the dream. Again, enjoy your time there. I know just moving away and doing something new kind of comes with a lot of freedom and a lot of relaxation. I know youll be back because as wonderful as gainesville is, the big city beckons. Thank You all for your service and just go in good health. We are really appreciative. Well see You tomorrow for your actual big party, but we would have been remiss if we didnt have a chance to do IT today. Thank You so much. Congratulations and best of luck.

Andrea Zelman

4:50:33PM Thank you all. Thank you. [ applause

Lynn Hurtak

4:50:47PM Okay. Do you want a photo with US?

4:50:57PM Okay. We are moving on to item 46. Mr. Fowler is still here to talk about the shoreline improvement project within the CIT. Remembering that we continued this so that we could possibly use funding from leftover budget. Uh-oh. And we lost Chair Clendenin.

Alan Clendenin

4:52:29PM Im here. If im blowing my nose --

Lynn Hurtak

4:52:36PM Okay. Sorry. Mr. Fowler.

Ted Fowler

4:52:38PM Good afternoon, Council.

Lynn Hurtak

4:52:43PM Good afternoon.

Ted Fowler

4:52:45PM So the ask here is to use the $320,000 to restore half of the boardwalk at the Lowry Park boat ramp, which the boat ramp already had significant upgrades. This is the less expensive part, and we would like to move this money around so we can make IT whole and make the amenity right for the community again, because right now IT is in disrepair.

Lynn Hurtak

4:53:18PM So the question is, do We want to use the money from the maintenance and repair project? Now that We know what We have left in the budget, how do We --

Charlie Miranda

4:53:35PM I dont know what the priorities are all of them. We just have something before US for 320,000. The problem with this, the shoreline, if you dont take care of IT, the worse IT gets every day. I was thinking about moving IT.

Guido Maniscalco

4:53:52PM If we dont do IT now, its going to increase the cost. Something like this specifically on a shoreline improvement project, im happy to support this as IT is today.

Lynn Hurtak

4:54:01PM I have a motion from Councilman Miranda. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All in favor? Aye. Im so sorry. We have to do a voice vote. Apologies. Roll call.

Charlie Miranda

4:54:15PM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

4:54:16PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

4:54:18PM Yes.

Naya Young

4:54:18PM Yes. Carlson?

Bill Carlson

4:54:22PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

4:54:24PM Yes.

The Clerk

4:54:26PM Motion carried with Viera absent at vote.

Lynn Hurtak

4:54:29PM Okay. Next. Thank you, Mr. Fowler. Next we have item 48, making a change in the budget. I believe Mr. Jones is here. So we are talking about making the Water Department whole from the tree trust fund as we heard from several members of the public today. Do you by any chance know how much was spent just on type one and type two trees? Ive been back there in the back. Rory Jones with the Water Department. The itemized invoices dont necessarily break IT down per tree. There are other associated dirt work, stump grinding, sod thats not in the individual tree charges. If you look at the -- just the average cost per tree based on 270 trees, the total between type one and type two based on the average cost would be $206,216.

4:55:41PM 206000. What if we just rounded IT up to 210,000? And then paid the rest through the money we have left. So heres my argument. This is before my time, before -- when you re-did the Tree Trust Fund to be focused only on trees, and this 334,000, about 335,000 is being used on things other than trees. The tree -- the T-Tag Ladies have spoken over and over again about how they only want the Tree Trust Fund to pay for type one and type two trees. I believe that they are right. My concern -- but I also believe that the Water Department did the right thing. For me, IT is not paying them back. Its figuring out which bucket to go from. The reason I say this because im afraid once we open the door to allowing other things from this Tree Trust Fund, the door will be opened again and again and again. Before we know IT, IT will be wide open. That is my fear and that is why I moved this. That is why I cannot approve IT coming a hundred percent from the Tree Trust Fund. But now that we know we have this extra money from the budget, I would be happy to make a motion to pay for the rest of IT with our extra funds from the fiscal year 2025 budget. Councilman Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

4:57:16PM Im not opposed to your recommendation provided they are made whole.

Lynn Hurtak

4:57:21PM Oh, agreed.

Charlie Miranda

4:57:22PM Taxpayers' money, Water Department who sells the water to our Citizens who gets IT back. Really paying ourselves with our own money.

Lynn Hurtak

4:57:30PM Correct.

Charlie Miranda

4:57:30PM They didnt go out looking for the Customer. The Customer came to them looking for a loan. And They were kind of enough to do IT. Enterprise Fund, like I said, one of only five in the whole country, triple a bond rating. We have to make sure They are kept whole. Not against you but have to make sure They get paid.

Guido Maniscalco

4:57:55PM Im going to support what You said.

Lynn Hurtak

4:57:57PM Ill make a motion.

Naya Young

4:57:58PM I agree with both of you. I agree with sentiment wholeheartedly. And also, thank you all for even thinking of doing the trees. We dont want IT to be reopened again and again and again. But also what you all did, I talk about the importance of trees all the time, and thats something that I hear out in the community. You all saw an opportunity to plant some trees and do IT in The Right Way. I would support that.

Lynn Hurtak

4:58:31PM Im going to round these. Oh, im so sorry. Chair Clendenin.

Alan Clendenin

4:58:37PM Im fine with this compromise, but I do want to make sure this doesnt happen again because We have the rules. I agree that I think We need to change our rules for the type of trees that were supporting out of the fund so that everything is clear. Again, right now paying out of Trust Fund for type three trees fine. If We dont want to do that, again, I support that. Maybe We should do type one and type two only out of the Trust Fund. We need to make sure our rules in the future are very clear this is what our intentions are. Ill support the compromise for this to pay the remainder out of remaining funds. Im looking for a motion after this to change Trust Fund money to reflect type one and type two.

Lynn Hurtak

4:59:29PM I intend to make the motion.

Bill Carlson

4:59:33PM Stop me if im talking about the wrong one. I talked to Rory. I talked to Whit Remer. Both confirmed to me, I think IT was whits idea to do this and then from a sustainability point of view. Rory said yes. We have an item coming up. Cant find IT on the calendar. Next couple of weeks, to talk about internal transactions. I talked to Chief Of Staff about this, too. I think what should happen, there is an accounting behind the scenes but I think should be more explicit contracts or memorandum of understanding between departments. Thats coming up in a couple of weeks. But the idea is that if Whit had gone to Rory and said, heres what we would like you to do, would you agree to do that, and then whoever is in charge of the Tree Fund would say yes, then like a three-party agreement and we would approve IT and everybody would know what was happening. Even if the tree funds fund other things, we would limit IT in that agreement. We also have a conversation coming up I think in a month or two talking about who should be in charge of the Tree Fund. The community has recommended maybe that the Natural Resource Committee which is not fully populated, would be reconstituted or fully constituted and then IT would oversee this. But I think if we have IT more explicit and have a discussion, approve these even internal agreements IT will help to alleviate these problems. IT sounds like you all did this with all the right intentions. Its just that if we make IT cleaner and look at IT on the front end, wont look like this. I appreciate that.

Lynn Hurtak

5:01:11PM I make a motion to move $210,000 for the comprehensive infrastructure for tampas neighborhoods project for use by Infrastructure and Mobility Administration Department within the Central Tampa Tree Trust Fund, South Tampa Tree Trust Fund and Citywide Capital Improvements Fund, providing an effective date.

Guido Maniscalco

5:01:40PM We have a motion from Chair Pro Tem Hurtak. Second from Councilman Miranda. Mr. Shelby.

Martin Shelby

5:01:44PM Im sorry. I was distracted. Forgive me. Youre talking about item 48 generally, correct?

Lynn Hurtak

5:01:54PM Correct. Im doing two separate motions to take money from two separate places. Then im making a motion about using type one and type two trees. I just made the first motion.

Martin Shelby

5:02:04PM What youre doing is directing staff to come back with a resolution with a budget amendment, would that be the appropriate thing to do?

Lynn Hurtak

5:02:11PM Yes.

Martin Shelby

5:02:12PM When would that be coming back, at the next regular meeting?

Lynn Hurtak

5:02:16PM Yeah. IT can be on consent.

Martin Shelby

5:02:19PM Thats fine. But the thing is, what I want to be clear about, when You make the motion, and this is for councils general understanding, when youre presented with a resolution to either vote up or down and You want to make changes to IT, what You really need to do then is vote IT up or down or direct Council to come back with a substitute, which is what youre doing.

Lynn Hurtak

5:02:37PM Yes. Thank you. The substitute motion would come on the 22nd during -- just on the consent.

Guido Maniscalco

5:02:47PM We have a motion from Chair Pro Tem Hurtak with a second from Councilman Miranda. All in favor? Aye.

Lynn Hurtak

5:02:55PM Can we do that, Mr. Shelby?

Martin Shelby

5:02:57PM Put IT on the consent --

Guido Maniscalco

5:03:00PM Roll call vote or voice --

Martin Shelby

5:03:02PM For these purposes, yes --

The Clerk

5:03:10PM Hurtak?

Lynn Hurtak

5:03:12PM Yes.

Naya Young

5:03:14PM Yes.

Luis Viera

5:03:15PM Yes.

Bill Carlson

5:03:16PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

5:03:18PM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

5:03:18PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

5:03:19PM Yes.

The Clerk

5:03:22PM Motion passes unanimously.

Lynn Hurtak

5:03:23PM Then I am making a substitute motion for -- can I do a separate motion? This is a separate motion, for -- im just rounding here. $125000 for the comprehensive infrastructure for tampas neighborhoods project for use by Infrastructure and Mobility Administration Department from the FY '25 -- I dont want to say leftover funds because IT is not the right word. Surplus. Surplus fund.

Charlie Miranda

5:04:06PM Paid by September 30, end of the year budget.

Lynn Hurtak

5:04:09PM Fiscal Year 25 Surplus Fund on the consent docket for January 22.

Guido Maniscalco

5:04:17PM We have a motion from Chair Pro Tem Hurtak. Second from Council Member Young. All in favor? Sorry, roll call vote. Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

5:04:28PM Yes.

Naya Young

5:04:29PM Yes.

Luis Viera

5:04:30PM Yes.

Bill Carlson

5:04:30PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

5:04:32PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

5:04:32PM Yes.

The Clerk

5:04:35PM Motion carried unanimously.

Lynn Hurtak

5:04:37PM You want me to wait until the end of the meeting to do --

Martin Shelby

5:04:40PM No, You can do whenever You want.

Lynn Hurtak

5:04:43PM I have one more motion to -- I guess this would be for not a resolution --

Martin Shelby

5:04:55PM Would this be considered a code amendment?

Lynn Hurtak

5:04:57PM Yes. To amend the code to make sure the Tree Trust Fund only pays for type one and type two tree plantings.

Guido Maniscalco

5:05:07PM We have a motion from Chair Pro Tem Hurtak. Second from Council Member Miranda.

Martin Shelby

5:05:12PM Did you want to have a Tickler? Appear for a written report or a timeline for that? I dont know whether they are doing cycles or not. Ms. Feeley was here earlier but now shes not.

Alan Clendenin

5:05:28PM Can I make a suggestion that the motion be a request that Staff return with a proposed ordinance.

Lynn Hurtak

5:05:33PM Yes, there you go. Staff to return with a proposed ordinance on February 19.

Guido Maniscalco

5:05:46PM Motion from Chair Pro Tem Hurtak. Second from Councilman Miranda. Roll call vote, please.

Naya Young

5:05:53PM Yes.

Luis Viera

5:05:54PM Yes.

Bill Carlson

5:05:55PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

5:05:56PM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

5:05:57PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

5:05:58PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

5:05:59PM Yes.

The Clerk

5:06:01PM Motion carried unanimously.

Lynn Hurtak

5:06:04PM Okay. Thank you very much. IT is 5:07. We dont have very many left. Thank you so much, Mr. Jones. Item 55, staff to provide an in-person report regarding the 2025 summer youth program. There is no one here.

5:06:29PM Oh, she is here. Magic! For the record, my name is Brenda McKenzie, director of workforce partnerships with the City Of Tampa. I would be pleased to share a short report about our summer youth intern program.

5:06:49PM Great. If we could get Her on the big screen, please, T And I. Thank you. Excellent. Go right ahead.

Brenda McKenzie

5:07:01PM Thank you. Happy to share about the summer youth Intern program. We have some exciting updates for this year. The program has enjoyed a wonderful reputation over the years, so We dont want to mess with success. But We thought there was an opportunity to enhance how We reach out to that young person and really ensure that We are crafting a wonderful experience for them. Most of the young people, this is their very first job experience. We want to make sure they get a sense of belonging, that they know We want them and value what they are doing, the contributions that they are making here. We want to also set clear expectations so that they can be set up for success and provide the structure that they need for success. Finally, We want to make sure that they are getting those initial skills and building those skills that will carry them forward. Everything from communications to time management, customer service and, of course, problem solving. So in terms of enhancements that I really wanted to highlight, its how We are interfacing with the actual applicant, with that potential Intern. We tried to streamline. We listened to them, heard them, even had Intern work with US on streamlining program. We are creating user friendly urls for the program. IT shouldnt be hard to search for the updated program. IT will be tampagovinternships. So very easy. We also heard from the interns that sometimes they shouldnt know who they might be receiving correspondence from by e-mail. Again, We tried to streamline that. IT would be internshipstampagov. Again, trying to be straightforward with the Intern so that they know. We also want to increase the number of departments that are participating in the program as well. So We will be doing launching later this month, outreach to the departments so they can sign up, fill in a form, let US know the exact assignment that they are looking to have the Intern with so, again, We can craft a customized experience for that Intern.

Lynn Hurtak

5:09:12PM Thank you very much. Councilwoman Young.

Naya Young

5:09:19PM Thank you so much, Brenda. I know we had a conversation about this as well. I thank you for taking the time to speak with me. Im really looking forward to working with you, with the summer program and also with increasing those slot numbers for next year. Im really looking forward to this. Right now, students can apply, yes?

Brenda McKenzie

5:09:43PM Yes, the site is open. Its launched. The position is open. Were going to be doing a hard launch later this month with Social Media And Community Group pushing the opportunity. But its open. Tampagovinternships.

Naya Young

5:10:02PM If theres anything I can do from my seat, I would love to be able to participate in that. I know that there are a lot of students that could benefit from this. Please let me know, even if IT is with outreach, getting out to the communities, because im really looking forward to seeing this. That was all I have right now.

Brenda McKenzie

5:10:26PM Would love that. Thank you.

Lynn Hurtak

5:10:29PM So the motion was to include things that were successful, areas for improvement, opportunities for growth, things that did not work, plans for the 2026 program and how we can add more young people to this program. If you could go step by step through the motion, that would be great.

Brenda McKenzie

5:10:44PM Yeah. So for things that were successful, really the interest in the program. The interest in the program has remained strong. Also, We have generational reputation with the program. Now were seeing parents who May be participating in the program in the past, they want their young person to participate in the program. That is something thats been successful and thats something that were looking to build on that long-term reputation of the program. In terms of areas for improvement, We found that workforce partnerships weve been involved in the program since September. So We had to work fairly quickly, but We did notice that there were some opportunities to really tighten up the administration. So how We communicate with that Prospective Intern, how We give them information in terms of where they are in the process. How We talk internally to other departments to make sure everything is streamlined. Weve been working with T And I department, HR Department, Parks Department to streamline the communication to enhance the experience. In terms of opportunities for growth, this year We are trying a number of internal enhancements to work on that experience. So We believe after this year, were really going to be poised for growth and by instituting some of those improvements from T And I, its really going to help them manage the program looking forward. The final one is how We grow. Were also looking to be efficient. Were looking to see if We might be able to squeeze out a few more Interns with the budget that We do have by taking some of the processes internal and streamlining some of the processes. Were just doing whatever We can to reach the most number of Students and give them a really phenomenal experience.

Lynn Hurtak

5:12:27PM What about things that did not work?

Brenda McKenzie

5:12:30PM Again, I think the communication. Some of the call-outs We received is our communication could be enhanced. Thats why We really focused in how to improve that and institute those improvements for the 2026 year.

Lynn Hurtak

5:12:44PM How many Students or young people were involved last year?

Brenda McKenzie

5:12:50PM We were at capacity at 48 Students. There were 48 slots and 48 Students.

Lynn Hurtak

5:12:55PM How many people do you plan to have this year?

Brenda McKenzie

5:12:58PM The budget called for the same number of students, so 48 slots and 48 students.

Lynn Hurtak

5:13:04PM So if this Council were to budget more money toward this program, how many students do You feel that You could actually take on this year?

Brenda McKenzie

5:13:16PM I think We will better know that in a couple of weeks after We get the surveys back from the departments who are interested in participating. But We certainly want to match every department who is interested in hosting an Intern with an Intern that fits the needs.

Lynn Hurtak

5:13:31PM Like ballpark -- so when do you expect to have the number of -- the information from departments?

Brenda McKenzie

5:13:42PM That, again, thats all electronic. Thanks to T And I. Well have that by the end of the month.

Lynn Hurtak

5:13:49PM Great. What I would love -- im just throwing a number out. If You have a different number, because I really like round numbers. So I think like 60. Its not a ton more but some more, to grow a little bit to really be able to explore the year after, but just 12 more, that would be my goal. And then -- uh-oh. Screen went out. Hopefully were still on. Maybe its telling US We need to wrap up. Were still on. So my goal would be 60. So what I would look for from You personally is -- by the end of the month, knowing how many spaces, if We can get 60 and how much money that might be. So I would love if You would come back with that. I dont know if I need to make a motion to that effect or if Councilwoman Young, if You want to make that motion, or if You just automatically come back. How about coming back -- February 5 is not enough time, I would assume. How about the 19th? If You need more time, You can always just let US know. Do You want to take that motion?

Naya Young

5:15:19PM I will raise you, because Brenda and I already spoke. I said 70.

Lynn Hurtak

5:15:25PM If She feels 70 is doable, yeah, okay. You want to make that motion? For February 19.

Naya Young

5:15:34PM So the motion would be -- make a motion for Workforce -- was IT Workforce summer youth program to come back February 19th.

Lynn Hurtak

5:15:51PM To find out how many departments.

Naya Young

5:15:55PM How many departments would like to participate in the summer youth program and how many more slots --

Lynn Hurtak

5:16:02PM See if we can get to 70.

Naya Young

5:16:05PM See if we can add 70 total slots.

Lynn Hurtak

5:16:09PM And how much money IT will cost to do that.

Naya Young

5:16:12PM And how much money IT will cost to do that.

Lynn Hurtak

5:16:14PM Ill take that motion jointly made, but by Councilwoman Young. Do I have a second? I have a second from Councilman Viera. Can we voice vote this? All in favor? Aye. Im sorry, Councilman Clendenin is back. I saw we had a furry council member for just a moment. Yes, the dog was there. You know me, I wont miss a dog. Excellent. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Thank you so much. Thank you so much. We look forward to whats coming forward next.

Brenda McKenzie

5:16:57PM Thank you for the support.

Lynn Hurtak

5:16:58PM Excellent. I believe we have Ms. Wynn or is IT Mr. Fowler coming back. Whoever is doing a verbal report for the approved caterer list. This will be good. Parks and Recreation director, Ted Fowler.

5:17:26PM Can you provide the in-person report on the approved caterer list for city venues and the website improvements regarding venue availability?

Ted Fowler

5:17:35PM Yes, We can. We have made significant changes to our processes. The ones that remain, of course, is the Vendors must meet the minimum qualifications of proper licensing and certifications and also must have insurance. A caterer is booking an event that is alcohol related. They must have a liquor license as well. We have made changes, the Vendors no longer have to have at least seven years of experience. No minimum requirement for that. They do no longer have to have an online presence which was a requirement in the old system. And We also have made some adjustments to our frequently asked questions on our website. Since We changed our process, weve had 43 Caterers request information. 22 have submitted applications. And 18 Caterers have provided services with the facility since April 2025 when We instituted the changes.

Lynn Hurtak

5:18:46PM Okay. Do we have a list of those?

Ted Fowler

5:18:52PM We do not have a list because thats what we were trying to get away from. We could produce a list but the list is organic and changing every time. For instance, Somebody could be at the river center right now booking the event and they can bring their own caterer as long as they meet the minimum qualifications. If that is the ask of the Council, we can produce the list, but IT might not be current as soon as tomorrow. The idea was to get away from the list and make IT open to everybody.

Naya Young

5:19:27PM I would like to see the list since youve made the changes, the list of Caterers that have participated so far, since You all have made those changes.

Ted Fowler

5:19:38PM Okay. I can get that to you.

Lynn Hurtak

5:19:42PM How about having a list online of all the ones who have participated and being able to add to IT as more hop on?

Naya Young

5:19:51PM I think that would be good, too.

Ted Fowler

5:19:55PM That is an idea as well. We wanted to try and get away from the list because We feel like IT could be misconstrued as those are the people only allowed to be there. We can look internally at the process. Again, IT would be almost impossible to keep IT up to date as often as IT changes. Like I said, there could be three different folks trying to book an event and they are bringing their own caterers, that list could grow exponentially day after day after day. I know weve looked into changing the software to accommodate the ask of website improvements, but the cost is prohibitive. We can have discussions and see if We can come up with something.

Lynn Hurtak

5:20:46PM IT would be great -- excuse me. Can You repeat the number of applications youve received since April?

Ted Fowler

5:20:57PM The number and interest and number of applications are different.

Lynn Hurtak

5:21:02PM Yeah. Give me the interest.

Ted Fowler

5:21:08PM -- Caterers request information. [Indiscernible] weve had 22 Caterers submit applications. Then We had 18 Caterers that meet the criteria set forth through Legal and that have provided services within the facility in the past eight months.

Naya Young

5:21:29PM Im sorry. I missed IT. Can You repeat. You had 43 that were interested. 22 that submitted?

Ted Fowler

5:21:40PM And 18 who met the criteria and the minimum standards to provide services within the river -- since April 2025.

Lynn Hurtak

5:21:49PM Did all 18 of those actually provide the service?

Ted Fowler

5:21:53PM Yes, they did.

Lynn Hurtak

5:21:56PM So how about this? And this is since April 2025?

Ted Fowler

5:22:01PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

5:22:02PM How about We have You come back in April or come back to update these numbers? What date works for You.

Martin Shelby

5:22:20PM Could that be a written report?

Lynn Hurtak

5:22:23PM Im thinking this could be something We do every SIX months, something to keep IT fresh because its something that the public keeps asking US about. That Way the numbers, We can get a list, but if We simply get the numbers to make sure the numbers keep going up, thats our interest, I believe. At least that was My interest in putting this on the agenda.

Naya Young

5:22:43PM And then well know the changes that We need to make more changes to the list, is IT working? I would like that? I would support that.

Lynn Hurtak

5:22:53PM Do you want to make that motion since im chairing today?

Martin Shelby

5:22:56PM You had talked about getting a list of caterers. Which list? The approved? My suggestion would be, I know Mr. Fowler has offered to do that. My recommendation would be, if he does IT by e-mail, that he e-mails to all the City Council members so everybody has a copy.

Naya Young

5:23:12PM Yes, please.

Lynn Hurtak

5:23:14PM Would you like to make both the motions?

Naya Young

5:23:20PM Motion number one is to provide US with the list of all caterers --

Lynn Hurtak

5:23:30PM Do you want the ones interested, submitting applications or met criteria?

Naya Young

5:23:35PM I would like all of them, why not.

Lynn Hurtak

5:23:39PM Do you want them e-mailed to US?

Naya Young

5:23:42PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

5:23:43PM By when?

Naya Young

5:23:45PM How much time do you think IT will take you to get that, Mr. Fowler?

Ted Fowler

5:23:52PM I believe two weeks is enough. Lets put IT This Way, two weeks is the maximum. As soon as I get the information, ill have IT to you.

Naya Young

5:24:00PM Within the next two weeks, to have the list to council members by January 22.

Lynn Hurtak

5:24:13PM I have a motion from Councilwoman Young, I have a second from Councilman Maniscalco. All in favor? Aye. Next motion.

Naya Young

5:24:24PM The next motion was --

Guido Maniscalco

5:24:34PM Chair pro tem Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

5:24:36PM Yes. I would like to make a motion that we receive a report in June, because that will be SIX months. So lets go -- actually, lets do quarterly for a little while. April. A written report on April 2nd of the same thing -- the number of interested -- the number of those interested, the number of those who submitted an application, and then the number of those who met criteria, slash, you know, catered.

Guido Maniscalco

5:25:18PM We have a motion from Chair Pro Tem Hurtak for April 2nd, second from Council Member Young. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed?

Lynn Hurtak

5:25:29PM Thank you. Any other questions? Excellent. Thank you so much. Is there anything else, Councilwoman Young, on that, that you want to talk about?

Naya Young

5:25:42PM Thank you.

Lynn Hurtak

5:25:44PM Okay. So we have one item left. That is item number 60. Im sure ms. Feeley is online somewhere.

Abbye Feeley

5:25:56PM Govern, Council. I appreciate IT. Im actually going to ask to share my screen for a moment, if thats okay. I did do a quick slide. Excellent. Thank you.

Lynn Hurtak

5:26:23PM Ms. Scharf, if you could come in while shes doing that.

Abbye Feeley

5:26:30PM Can you see my screen?

Lynn Hurtak

5:26:33PM Yes.

Abbye Feeley

5:26:34PM Wrong screen then, hold on. I knew the code wasnt that exciting. Just a quick update, super excited, happy new year. I know you all have somewhere to be, so I dont want to be too delayed. But as you know, we pushed out the first installment of the code update so that we could allow for the comprehensive plan to come back to you, which is coming back on February 17th. You have a special-called meeting that evening. That actually is going to be the day that were going to launch the first installment for the code. Nothing will happen. IT will go out to the public that day. Well have communication surrounding that. And then we have planned our first public engagement meeting on the first installment on March 2nd at hanna in the evening time. Running parallel to that will be the Advisory Committee. They are going to have, as you can see here, their first meeting on February 18, but thats really going to be for Clarion to go over with them how is the installment organized, where are the major changes? What does this look like? Then they will set their actual working session for March 1st -- sorry, April 1st. Were going to have a lot going on. A lot of information getting ready to go out. Of course, this is all flexible depending on some of what happens with councils action on February 17. But I dont foresee that that will be problematic. No formal decisions are going to be made. In addition to this, we are working on preparing what were calling some meetings in a box, which will be for Myself in lieu of Myself and the Zoning Team, in lieu of Clarion to go out to the community, do some neighborhood, more neighborhood level meetings about installment one after that March time period. More to come. I will be bringing you some more, I think, exciting updates as we go into the first three -- first few months of the new year.

Lynn Hurtak

5:29:05PM Excellent. Thank you so much for these dates. Are there any questions from council members? My only request is that if you could go ahead and e-mail that -- those dates to US and then go ahead and put IT in onbase under this item. I know its on your website, too, but sometimes that Is The Place that people find IT. Thank you so much.

Naya Young

5:29:34PM Also, im really looking forward to this, especially as we continue to talk about housing, missing middle housing, opportunities for our small developers or those that have homes that want to do things with their land. So im really looking forward to this. Thank you for that update.

Abbye Feeley

5:29:52PM One other item, Council, if I May. I said March 2nd will be that public meeting at hanna, we would like to ask if Clarion could provide an update to City Council on March 5th at your regular meeting. Were target being a 30-minute update so they, too, can go over installment one with the Council. In addition to that, Clarion will still be in town on March 6. If you would be interested in having meetings with them, I think were looking at March 4th and March 6. So if you would like a private session with Clarion to go over some things, I think weve done this when the assessment came out, weve done this at a couple of different touch points. Im going to have rosemary hall, My Assistant, get with each of you so we can get you scheduled with that, if you have a desire to meet with Clarion as well. Just That Way they can meet with you but also on March 5, they can provide an update in front of Council and the public as well for those who May have missed the March 2nd meeting.

Lynn Hurtak

5:31:02PM Ms. Feeley, would that Take The Place of your normal report?

Abbye Feeley

5:31:07PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

5:31:10PM We dont need to add IT to the calendar. That will simply replace your report.

Abbye Feeley

5:31:14PM Yes, maam.

Martin Shelby

5:31:17PM A suggestion, and if ms. Feeley could chime in, perhaps what we do is do replace IT --

Lynn Hurtak

5:31:20PM Add IT and take the other one off.

Martin Shelby

5:31:25PM -- and my suggestion would be, in the fact this is as significant as IT is, its under staff report, maybe You might want to consider as a Council limiting the number of staff reports that day because, if You look, You already have three commendations. I dont know what other second reads or other review hearings You might have.

Lynn Hurtak

5:31:40PM Ms. Feeley, if you want to e-mail that to my office, I will make that motion next Thursday night.

Abbye Feeley

5:31:49PM Excellent. Lastly on that, in February, im actually out of the office. I was going to ask if IT would be okay if I provided a written report for my update for February. If not, I can come back on February 19. Whatever is the pleasure of Council.

Lynn Hurtak

5:32:08PM Im fine with that. Just, again, make a second motion so we can change that to a written report.

Abbye Feeley

5:32:16PM Got IT. I will do both of those and send IT to your office.

Lynn Hurtak

5:32:20PM Thank you so much. Greatly appreciate you. Are we done? Have we okayed everything? Like to double check. Making sure. Well do new business. Mr. Shelby has new business.

Martin Shelby

5:32:36PM I do Council. I sent you a reminder by e-mail, but I want to bring IT to your attention now. Next Tuesday evening, there is a special called workshop meeting that this Council has scheduled. Tuesday January 13, 5 pm., Down stairs in the sister cities room on the first floor. Again, public meeting, publicly noticed but IT will not be televised. Public comment is provided for in-person people who remain to the end of the workshop. They can give their comments three minutes per speaker. Now, the purpose, specifically, of this special-called workshop per councils direction is for City Council to discuss suggestions and priorities that you as a City Council want to forward to the City of Tampa Charter Review Advisory Commission. So that being the case, Council, IT starts at 5:00. Ill talk with the chair, Mr. Clendenin, to be able to provide some sort of guidance as to a road map. But this Council, if you want to take full advantage of this in the shortest amount of time, that you come in fully prepared individually with what you wish to bring to the board to discuss as a whole regarding your questions for the Charter Review Commission or the priorities or those areas that you wish to be able to do that. Now, my understanding or I surmise that at the end of that, that would actually have to be compiled and compressed and presented to you in a final form to come back after the special called workshop for your action. So I just wanted to remind you to please, my suggestion is, if its something you want to share with Council, that you have your legislative aides or your office prepare copies to be able to distribute to that and the clerk and any other people that might need to have IT there. This is going to require -- of course, youve already been previously discussing IT, now is the time in preparation of the committee being formed and have you know as an aside, that the chair gathered -- I was present and so was his legislative aide, Sam, but to gather the facilitator, Mr. Hendrickson, the legal counsel, Mr. Tinkler and the city clerk liaison, Ms. Sioaga. They met via teams, introduced, and began the process of moving this forward. I want to let you know that, so in order to move what you wish to have, please do take the effort between now and Tuesday night to be able to prepare to present to Council so you can have this be a short, productive meeting.

Lynn Hurtak

5:35:24PM Thank you very much. Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

5:35:27PM I dont have anything, but just a comment on that. I ran into Ashley Morrow On The Way out earlier. I think -- she said she already watched all of our discussions on this and summarized everything we had said already. I was very impressed.

Lynn Hurtak

5:35:42PM Okay. Councilman Viera.

Luis Viera

5:35:43PM Yes. If I May, I have a quick one and then not so quick one. I want to do a City Council commendation. Requested by the gold star mothers of Tampa Bay for the mother of the late Tyree Love who was killed in action on January 17, 2025.

Lynn Hurtak

5:36:01PM I have a motion from Councilman Viera. A second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed?

Luis Viera

5:36:09PM Thank you very much. Chairwoman Pro Tem, May I have three minutes for this? Is that okay? I need to explain something. I want to make sure. IT is what IT is.

Lynn Hurtak

5:36:19PM This is our time.

Luis Viera

5:36:20PM Thank you. I want to explain something. Hearing over the discussion on the internships that was done by Ms. Mckenzie who is wonderful, spoke with her yesterday, lucky to have her. What ill be talking about, shes doing a great job on but frustrating for me for reasons that ill talk about. I sent out a memo yesterday on the special needs internship. Well call IT something different and where its been at. I want to briefly review the history of this which will inform my frustration. You all know me. I am a calm person. The cuban hulk doesnt always come out, but here IT is. Just very briefly with regards to the special needs internship, around September of 2022, three and a half years ago, that I was at an event for Macdonald Training Center and thought this would be something great for the City Of Tampa to do. Got support from everybody. Tampa City Council, The Administration and so forth, proposed IT in the budget, IT passed. That was about three and a half years ago. Fast-forward about a year, we follow up, nothing much happens during that time. Appropriated I think about a hundred thousand dollars for that. Give people time. Things dont always happen immediately. Rome wasnt built in a day, et cetera. Then you fast-forward just a little bit, we get a report in July of 2023 to see how its going. They are in the process of hiring a few people. Weve had a couple of interns that have been hired. As of right now and see how its going. Fast-forward a little bit, budget of 2023, we appropriate money again for the special needs internship. April of 2024, about a year and a half and I was growing very, very frustrated. I set up a meeting with some of the folks in The Administration. To express my private frustration because I dont like to go public unless I first give private opportunity and chance for that. I was assured that things were being taken care of, so forth and so on. April of 2024. Fast-forward to July of 2025, and we had received a letter from our friends, numerous places, including friends at Pepin inquiring on the program and my frustration on the lack of progress and different things with the program. Move forward, July of 2025, about seven, eight months ago where were at. Were at right now, we address IT in the budget. Yesterday, I have a meeting and im told there is a great framework. Ms. Mckenzie has come in and just done a great job on putting the program where IT needs to be finally. Now im told theres no dedicated funding for IT. Thats awful. Thats terrible. IT bothers me that the internship program that we talked about, which im all for IT has dedicated funding source but a program for people with disabilities doesnt have that right now after three and a half years after IT was put in there. Were talking about people who work here, The Administration, who are good, compassionate, decent and people with a lot of empathy. People wanting to get this done. Somewhere Along The Way IT hasnt gone forward like IT should. Thats why im pushing on this because I think its very, very important. I have a motion on a couple of things. Number one is to have bimonthly updates on the Special Needs Program. Were going to start in person February 5th. After that, they can be in writing. Im not going to make people come every single month and whatnot. Bimonthly updates on special needs internship program to begin on February 5. My motion there be three parts in one motion all for February 5. Number --

Lynn Hurtak

5:40:22PM I only ask if you want something to be reoccurring, IT should probably be a separate motion. Do three separate motions?

Luis Viera

5:40:30PM Lets do the first one.

Lynn Hurtak

5:40:33PM I have a motion from Councilman Viera on having a monthly -- bimonthly report. I have a second from Councilman Maniscalco. IT begins on February 5. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Thank you.

Luis Viera

5:40:48PM To be specific what that motion was, February 5 in person. Next month after that, the first week of each month, IT can be in writing. Well determine as to what happens February 5, which im sure will be just dandy. Second, rename the program the Mike Philips all abilities internship program. As part of that February 5 motion, to have staff come back and report on their position on that. Im sure they will be supportive, out of abundance.

Lynn Hurtak

5:41:18PM I have a motion from Councilman Viera. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor? Aye.

Luis Viera

5:41:24PM Lastly on that, request that the Administration add the disability internship program to the City Of Tampa website for the purposes of public engagement. There is an internship page on the site, but this program appears not to be listed on there. For the Administration, the Representative to talk to US about their position on that on February 5 as well.

Lynn Hurtak

5:41:50PM Motion from Councilman Viera. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed?

Luis Viera

5:41:57PM Thank you very much, Council.

Lynn Hurtak

5:42:04PM We talked about finding out the budget for adding more people to the Internship Program. Do you have a number?

Luis Viera

5:42:11PM Ill be honest --

Lynn Hurtak

5:42:13PM Why dont you ask for a money. We have extra money.

Luis Viera

5:42:16PM I would say this. We have budgeted for hundred thousand dollars each year on this. This is something that will take work on the part of people. We have great partners, Mcdonald's Training Center, Groh Group and different folks waiting to help US with this. My position would be, again, im not unreasonable. $100000. Not 100,000 interns. $100000, whatever that will purchase or whatever that will do. Again, there presently is not a funding source. Ill make another motion, which is by February 5 that We be advised on a funding source for that. Its a hundred thousand dollars in this huge budget, please. We can find that.

Lynn Hurtak

5:43:01PM Motion from Councilman Viera. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor? Aye.

Luis Viera

5:43:08PM Thank you very much, Council. Again, a lot of people in the Disability Community on this issue are watching because they know about this program. How many e-mails, calls, inquiries I get from parents, when is that program going to begin because they want their kid to benefit. Say this in closing, everybody wants to do this. Everybody wants to do this. I remember Mayor Castor coming to me when she first got elected talking about her heart for the All Abilities Park. Everybody has a great heart on this. Somewhere Along The Way IT fell aside. [Dog barking]

5:43:42PM With the dog barking, ill be quiet. [ laughter

Lynn Hurtak

5:43:48PM Councilwoman young.

Naya Young

5:43:52PM I have two motions that I would like to make. One, the City Of Tampa Black history committee will be hosting a 38th annual City Of Tampa Black history celebration on Monday, February 6 at our beautiful convention center. IT is going to be a community event. Open to the public. The theme this year will be honoring our veterans, celebrating 250 years of service and strength. This will be an opportunity for US to commemorate our nations anniversary by recognizing the men and women, living and deceased, who have kept america strong through serving in the united states armed forces. Keynote address will be delivered by our very own Tampa fire chief and US. Navy veteran, chief Barbara Tripp. I would like to make a motion to invite City Of Tampa Black history committee INC. To come before Tampa City Council on January 22nd, 2026 under ceremonial andor presentations for the purpose of formally inviting City Council and providing information on the 38th annual City Of Tampa Black history celebration.

Lynn Hurtak

5:45:01PM Motion from Councilwoman Young. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed?

Naya Young

5:45:08PM And also, in keeping with -- I feel like IT was the theme for the day. Amazing Women, I would also move to make a motion to present an off-site commendation for the 28th annual City Of Tampa womens history month celebration to be held on March 5, 2026 at the Tampa Bay history center.

Lynn Hurtak

5:45:28PM Excellent. Motion from Councilwoman Young, second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor? Aye. Councilman Maniscalco.

Guido Maniscalco

5:45:38PM I dont think I can make this motion. I have to wait for next weeks CRA. But ID like to do -- and this is not conventional -- a commendation at a CRA meeting in February. I make that motion at CRA, is that correct?

Martin Shelby

5:45:55PM CRA motion or City Council motion?

Guido Maniscalco

5:46:00PM Its honoring the anniversary of an organization, and its on a Thursday in February.

Martin Shelby

5:46:09PM I guess my suggestion is if you want City Council to do a commendation, you could do that and present IT at the CRA.

Guido Maniscalco

5:46:16PM So I would like to make a motion to present a commendation at the February CRA meeting because that date is the date of the founding of the NAACP going back to 1909. And IT is Black history month. February 12. I would like to do a presentation of a commendation at the beginning of that meeting because its that specific date and I want IT to align with the anniversary.

Martin Shelby

5:46:42PM My suggestion is this, Council, to make that motion, to have the commendation prepared for delivery on that date but to also make that motion when you appear as the CRA to make sure IT is on your --

Guido Maniscalco

5:47:00PM Have the commendation -- present that commendation on February 12th coming from City Council, but im going to also bring this up at the CRA meeting so IT is memorialized --

Lynn Hurtak

5:47:14PM I have a motion from Councilman Maniscalco. I have a second from Councilman Carlson. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed?

Martin Shelby

5:47:24PM If I can clarify that. Basically what youre going to do next week is add that to your agenda for March, for the CRA.

Lynn Hurtak

5:47:33PM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

5:47:35PM IT is the founding of the National Organization from 1909. Nothing. Chair Clendenin.

Alan Clendenin

5:47:45PM Wow, what a day. Ill tell you what, I am so thankful I did not come in. I would have been collapsed up there on the dais today. Little bit of a recap. Martin Shelby gave you a briefing about the Charter Review Commission. They are empowered to start. They got the tools they need. They are going to organize the first meeting. Were trying to squeeze in two meetings in January. Might only be one. Probably -- more than likely the sister city room. Excited to kick off the group. Everybody is ready and willing. I think -- looking at the list of everybody you nominated and mayors nominations, I think we have a good team put together and the facilitator and the attorney and support from our clerks staff, I think were set to have a substantive discussion about the charter and look forward to a great product coming out of that. A lot of work behind the scenes. I think its going in the right direction.

Guido Maniscalco

5:48:50PM Thank you. I recognize Chair Pro Tem Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

5:48:53PM Thank you. I am very excited as well. Actually went and watched. I gave Bobby Creighton two three-inch binders from our old days on the Charter Review Commission. Hes already read them, organized them. Its really awesome to see people really interested and excited about this.

Alan Clendenin

5:49:15PM Hey, Bob, youre a nerd.

Lynn Hurtak

5:49:18PM Yes, we nominated nerds. Yes, thats fine. Then im going to take that title, too, because I enjoy the same thing. I have a motion for the University of South Florida to make a 15-minute presentation on the post storm tree canopy assessment during the April 16, 2026 City Council regular meeting under staff reports and unfinished business for a time certain of right after lunch.

Guido Maniscalco

5:49:42PM We have a motion from Chair Pro Tem Hurtak, second from Council Member Miranda. All in favor? Aye. Any opposed? Anything else.

Lynn Hurtak

5:49:49PM No.

Guido Maniscalco

5:49:50PM I have a motion to receive and file from me.

Lynn Hurtak

5:49:53PM Okay. I have a motion from Councilman Maniscalco to receive and file. I have a second from Council Member Miranda. All those in favor? Aye. Okay. We are adjourned. [ sounding gavel disclaimer: this file represents an unedited version of realtime captioning which should neither be relied upon for complete accuracy nor used as a verbatim transcript. Any person who needs a verbatim transcript of the proceedings May need to hire a court reporter. © - City Of Tampa (813) 274-8211