City Council — May 7, 2026 FINAL

Thursday, May 7, 2026 · 119 agenda items

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Lynn Hurtak

9:03:19AM Here.

Naya Young

9:03:19AM Here.

Luis Viera

9:03:20AM Here.

Bill Carlson

9:03:22AM Here.

Alan Clendenin

9:03:22AM Here.

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

9:03:27AM Welcome. We will now conduct the elections for the Chairman and Chairman pro tem for Tampa City Council. Here are the guidelines -- election guidelines. The election of the Chairman will be held first. Nominations do not require a second. Please wait to be recognized before nominating a candidate. I will open the nominations and close them after all nominations have been made. Votes will be counted by raising the hand. The vote will be taken in the order of the nominations beginning with the first name nominated. The vote will cease as soon as there is a majority, which requires four votes. Having said that, nominations are now in order for Chairman. Is there a nomination?

Alan Clendenin

9:04:27AM Ill nominate Myself.

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

9:04:35AM Is there another nomination? All in favor, please raise your hand. Okay. Its unanimous.

Alan Clendenin

9:04:50AM Thank you. [ laughter okay. Well, thank you.

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

9:05:03AM Would you like to say a few words?

Alan Clendenin

9:05:06AM No, I just thank you. Its been a very interesting little less than a year being chair. We have so much good work to do for the City Of Tampa. Im happy to be a part of it to move the city forward.

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

9:05:22AM Nominations are now in order for Chairman Pro Tem. Is there a nomination?

9:05:35AM Is there another nomination?

Bill Carlson

9:05:39AM I nominate Charlie Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

9:05:41AM I decline. [ laughter

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

9:05:43AM Is there another nomination?

Luis Viera

9:05:47AM Ill nominate Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak, if I May. Consistency.

Lynn Hurtak

9:05:53AM If no one else will do it, I will do it. So I have to say, Chair And Chair Pro Tem, its work. Its work on top of the work you already do. So im not, like, ill fill in if I have to. If anyone else wants it, im happy to --

Luis Viera

9:06:10AM Im out in SIX months.

Bill Carlson

9:06:13AM How about, Naya, do you want it?

Lynn Hurtak

9:06:19AM Yeah, ill do it.

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

9:06:21AM Would you like to say a few words -- all in favor, please raise your hand. Okay. Say a few words.

Lynn Hurtak

9:06:30AM Dont be absent. [ laughter

Alan Clendenin

9:06:36AM Actually, I think We make a good team. I appreciate that You are still sitting there. Thank You.

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

9:06:42AM Great, great. Now well have the elections for CRA.

Alan Clendenin

9:06:56AM I nominate Naya Young.

Lynn Hurtak

9:06:58AM Second that.

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

9:07:03AM Is there another nomination? All in favor?

9:07:10AM Ms. Young, Mrs. Young.

Naya Young

9:07:14AM Well, I guess I have no choice but to accept. Thank you all very much. Im looking forward and looking forward to working with our CRA Staff and our Cacs and our community. Im ready to get to work. I think its going to be awesome. Thank you.

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

9:07:35AM Now for the Vice-Chair. Is there a nomination?

Lynn Hurtak

9:07:40AM Ill nominate Guido.

Guido Maniscalco

9:07:42AM No.

Luis Viera

9:07:46AM I mean, look -- yeah, I mean, I can -- I can be the Gerald Ford and cover half the term, whatever, I dont care. Im out in SIX months.

Lynn Hurtak

9:07:58AM Yeah, ill nominate Luis.

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

9:08:05AM All in favor, please raise your hand. Okay. Would you like to say a few words?

Luis Viera

9:08:11AM May I, mr. Chairman, request an extension of time for my remarks?

Alan Clendenin

9:08:15AM Denied.

Luis Viera

9:08:16AM Im joking. I will say this, last time I made jokes about it. Ive been on Tampa City Council nine and a half years, and just been a pleasure serving with everybody up here, all SIX of you all. And everybody and staff and everything. So just appreciate it and SIX months you have to do this again. Thank you.

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

9:08:40AM Congratulations, Everyone. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

9:08:47AM Ms. Foxx, You are the best clerk in the State of Florida, probably the country. Thank You so much. We all love You. [ applause

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

9:08:56AM Thank You very much. I would like to turn the meeting back over to You.

Alan Clendenin

9:09:01AM Thank you, thank you. I am now going to say We are going to have a ten-minute break. Just five minutes. Five-minute break. [ sounding gavel [break]

9:21:39AM Good morning, Everybody. Welcome back to Tampa City Council. Roll call, please.

Charlie Miranda

9:21:45AM Here.

Guido Maniscalco

9:21:46AM Here.

Lynn Hurtak

9:21:46AM Here.

Naya Young

9:21:48AM Here.

Luis Viera

9:21:49AM Here.

Bill Carlson

9:21:50AM Here.

Alan Clendenin

9:21:50AM Here.

The Clerk

9:21:51AM We have a physical quorum.

Alan Clendenin

9:21:53AM If youll join me now to stand for a moment of silence followed by the pledge of allegiance. [Moment of silence] Councilwoman Hurtak, would you lead us in the pledge of allegiance? [Pledge of allegiance]

9:22:34AM Can I get an adoption of the minutes held on April 16, 2026 and the workshop and evening sessions from April 23, 2026? I have a motion from Councilman Viera. A second from Councilman Miranda. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Lets go to approval of the agenda. I have a couple of things off the top. For item number 43, we need to remove. Motion from Councilman Miranda. A second from Councilman Maniscalco to remove item 43 from the agenda. All those in favor aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Item 74, I need a motion to accept the substitute. Motion from Councilman Miranda. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Anything else on the agenda that needs attention? Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

9:23:22AM ID like to pull item 39.

Alan Clendenin

9:23:25AM Item number 39. Pulled for discussion.

Lynn Hurtak

9:23:28AM Yep.

Martin Shelby

9:23:30AM Staff present?

Lynn Hurtak

9:23:31AM Yes, but on camera or virtually is fine.

Alan Clendenin

9:23:35AM 39 pulled. We have a motion from Councilwoman Hurtak. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. 39 is pulled. Anything else? Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

9:23:49AM ID like to pull 59 and 61 for a separate vote, please.

Alan Clendenin

9:23:53AM 59 and 61 pulled for separate votes. Motion from Councilman Carlson, second from Councilman Viera. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Anything else?

Bill Carlson

9:24:03AM One more. Item number 104, there are several folks in the Community here, and They would ask that we move that to early in the agenda, if possible.

Alan Clendenin

9:24:18AM Theres nothing we can do. Its a 1:30 hearing.

Bill Carlson

9:24:20AM I couldnt tell from the agenda if that was under the 1:30.

Alan Clendenin

9:24:24AM If you are here for that, because of legal publication requirements, it cannot be heard until after 1:30 pm. Anything else? Hearing nothing else, can I get a motion to approve the agenda? We have a motion from -- what do we have on staff? We have a request from Abbye Feeley for the land development code if we could move it to the end and if she could provide a written report. I guess theres not a lot of updates, she would appreciate that.

Lynn Hurtak

9:25:09AM My question is, since there is no written report in there --

Alan Clendenin

9:25:12AM She will submit it to us before the end of the meeting.

Lynn Hurtak

9:25:15AM My only thing would be if we could put it up on the screen so at least the public sees that.

Alan Clendenin

9:25:20AM We can do that.

Lynn Hurtak

9:25:22AM I mean, I know theres not a ton going on. Still, it feels like it wasnt produced before. Im fine with that as long as we pop it on the screen and make sure it Gets Its Way to onbase.

Alan Clendenin

9:25:33AM 117 is already at the end. Well anticipate that she will provide a written report and well display that for the public to hear. If it is short enough, well read it. Yes, Ms. Feeley.

Abbye Feeley

9:25:46AM Ill come in person if you move it to the end. Im sorry. Thats what I was asking for. I dont have to do a written one. Happy to come. I have flyer for upcoming meetings. Happy to come and be in person at the end.

Alan Clendenin

9:25:58AM Lo and behold, the agenda Gods smiled on You and its already scheduled to be at the end.

Abbye Feeley

9:26:05AM Perfect. Thank you so much. See you guys this afternoon.

Alan Clendenin

9:26:08AM What else under staff reports? Councilman Viera.

Luis Viera

9:26:19AM On item 113 dealing with the public safety master plan, I did speak with Attorney Brody on this, and I was going to have him come. Mr. Brody, if youre listening, you dont need to come for this. I do wish to speak on this because I am going to motion and explain on Council where we are at. Sebastian, if you dont mind, could you print out copies of the proposed -- the amendments to the executive order that were talking about so they can get an idea of where we are at? That should shorten it up a little bit.

Alan Clendenin

9:26:51AM Lets go through them one at a time and make sure were all on the same page. Administrative update, John?

John Bennett

9:26:57AM No, sir.

Alan Clendenin

9:26:58AM Very good. 107 and 108.

Martin Shelby

9:27:06AM Mr. Chairman, good morning. Martin Shelby, City Council attorney. These are, again, there are certain that are placed under staff reports because of the money amount. If you do want staff present for discussion, please do state that. And if not, that no staff is present, I ask that we take those when we take the consent docket so we can move those big-ticket items.

Lynn Hurtak

9:27:28AM I already asked what they were. Im fine.

Alan Clendenin

9:27:31AM No staff. Well ask to approve that you wanted consent agenda 107 and 108. 109, no staff. 110. Im saying, yeah, no staff.

Martin Shelby

9:27:50AM No staff on 110. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

9:27:53AM 111.

Lynn Hurtak

9:27:56AM Yes. Important, no, no.

Martin Shelby

9:28:00AM No staff on 111.

Alan Clendenin

9:28:02AM 112.

Martin Shelby

9:28:06AM No staff on 112, Mr. Chairman?

Alan Clendenin

9:28:09AM No staff for 112. No staff on 113. But well talk about it. Well pull it for discussion. 114. Code Enforcement is going to do a -- that would be Councilwoman Young. They provided a written report. Are you good with a written report?

Naya Young

9:28:29AM Yeah, thats fine. Ill follow up and meet in person.

Alan Clendenin

9:28:32AM Well have a motion to receive and file for that or put that on the consent agenda for receive and file.

Martin Shelby

9:28:38AM Martin Shelby, City Council attorney. Just to be clear so that staff is aware it says a five to ten minute report. In lieu of that, accept the written report and receive and file at the time. No staff needed then.

Alan Clendenin

9:28:50AM Correct.

Martin Shelby

9:28:51AM Thank you.

Lynn Hurtak

9:28:52AM 115 yes.

Alan Clendenin

9:28:54AM Yes on 115. Good one to have staff. I agree.

Guido Maniscalco

9:28:58AM Yes on 116.

Alan Clendenin

9:29:02AM Okay.

Lynn Hurtak

9:29:05AM 117.

Alan Clendenin

9:29:07AM She said She will be here. Motion to receive and file the written staff reports. 118 and 119. While were doing that, why dont We go ahead and accept the other two. 107 and 108.

Lynn Hurtak

9:29:28AM After public comment.

Alan Clendenin

9:29:31AM Youre right. Youre correct. We have a motion to approve the agenda from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Miranda.

Lynn Hurtak

9:29:38AM We need to vote on accepting the written ones, 118 and 119. He motioned. I seconded.

Alan Clendenin

9:29:48AM Motion to receive and file the written reports. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Now can I get a motion to accept the agenda? Motion to accept the agenda from Councilman Miranda. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Its going to be a rough day. Councilman Viera, are you up. Somebody has stolen Councilman Viera.

Luis Viera

9:30:26AM Thank you very much, mr. Chairman. Its my great pleasure to do the police officer of the month here. Like I always say, here in our City Of Tampa, we always support our first responders and that includes our police officers who work hard every day on the job. And were here for master police officer Jared Sedacca who is here with us. To speak more about the honoree, we have cheer bercaw here. Lee Bercaw, chief of police. The month of May is law enforcement appreciation month. Last evening during our annual memorial ceremony, we solemnly honored the 32 heroes from our department who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to this community. Next week, as our nation observes national police week, we join agencies across the nation in remembering more than 24,000 law enforcement officers who gave their lives protecting others. Law enforcement is a noble and selfless profession, and we remain profoundly grateful for the brave men and women who stand as guardians of our great city. On behalf of the Tampa Police Department, I extend my sincere appreciation to council and our community for your ongoing support of our officers. Today, were honoring one of our finest who is going above and beyond in making our community even safer. We are proud to recognize master police officer Jared Sedacca as our May 2026 officer of the month. His exceptional dedication and proactive investigative work in district two has resulted in key arrests and a measurable improvement in the quality of life for the community that he serves. Sedacca has consistently exceeded expectations through his strong investigative skills and commitment to public safety. His work has LED to the resolution of numerous significant cases, including commercial burglaries involving extensive damage and theft through detailed surveillance, analysis, and coordination with partner agencies, he identified a suspect, recovered stolen property and prevented the suspect from fleeing our state. Mpo Sedacca identified and arrested a repeat offender responsible for multiple commercial burglaries, closing several cases through proactive investigative work. He also played a role in solving a citywide burglary pattern. I tell you, if you have a house and ever had it burglarized it is the most traumatic experience, and hes out there getting the bad guys Off The Street, 14 separate incidents across our city LED to the identification and the arrest of the suspect, clearing 11 cases. Beyond his casework, though, Mpo Sedacca is a dedicated team member and player who consistently supports the detectives working with investigations and coordinating additional arrests. Hes not just working on his cases, hes also assisting the other detectives. He further demonstrated his exceptional compassion and leadership by organizing a fund-raiser that raised nearly $10,000 for a fellow detective and their family during a time of personal tragedy. Master police officer sedaccas professionalism, initiative and unwavering commitment to service have made a lasting impact on public safety, strengthening both the Tampa Police Department and the community he serves and thats why hes being recognized as our May officer of the month. Congratulations. [ applause

9:34:09AM Thank you, Chief. We appreciate you. Before we formally honor you, there are a lot of folks here for our community, starting with your union, that want to come and support you. So come forward. We want to give this plaque for a job well done. So much for all that you do for the community. On behalf of Friends Of The Tampa Riverwalk, I would like to present with you a personalized paver along the riverwalk. Some of our other partners have gifts for you as well. An adult night out at splitsville. A gift certificate From Florida Avenue brewing, and hospitality is presenting you with two tickets to yacht starship, lost pearl and pirate water taxi. Again, thank you for your service. We appreciate you. [ applause good morning, Chief. Good morning, mpo sedacca. Grace Gonzalez here on behalf of the Gonzmart Family and 1905 Family Of Restaurants. We want to thank you and your family for being here in Tampa, for being committed to keeping Tampa safe. While, after you look at your riverwalk paver, please enjoy a night at ulele, columbia, relax. Thank you so much. Congratulations. [ applause Mike Mcarthur, stepps towing service. Congratulations on job well done. You definitely keep our city safe. Todd stepps and stepps towing, hundred dollar gift card, have dinner, top golf, take time off, enjoy it. Thank you for everything you do. [ applause Mary Dillon, Straz Center For The Performing Arts. On behalf of Straz please accept this immersive experience. Enjoy with guests and take advantage of all the other goodies youll get today. Thank you for your service. Congratulations, Officer Sedacca. My name is Lori Osborne, and I am with the Florida Orchestra. On behalf of the Florida Orchestra, we say thank you for being such a vital role in our community in protecting us. We would like to invite you and your family to an upcoming performance. Thank you so much and we appreciate you. Thank you. [ applause Mary Lou Bailey. I volunteer on the board there. Were pleased to present you with an annual membership to the zoo for you and your family as a thank-you. Each story every month is so moving. What I picked up from yours is the teamwork. As I said before, thank you for everybody who serves. Alan, dont yell at me because I turn my head from the microphone, but I really appreciate everybody and the teamwork so obvious amongst your staff. Congratulations. Mark will explain to you why we picked this animal for you. Dog or african wild dog. They are known for getting their prey about 80% of the time. A lion gets the prey about 20% of the time. African painted dogs work as a team. Speaking of teamwork, they work really together well as a pack and communicate really well and get their prey most of the time. Thank you. We also have a new baby rhinoceros at the zoo. [ applause my name is Dennis. Bill Currie Ford, Leo couldnt make it today. I would like to say hi to the rest of the people. Congrats. Works package. Tire rotation. Handwritten letter from Jen Curry herself along with a couple of goodies. See you soon. [ applause Brian Ford with the Tampa Bay buccaneers. First, I just want to echo, Chief, I want to commend and thank you and anybody that was involved, council, for last nights ceremony. It made me proud to be a Tampa resident. I also want to wish all the mothers in everyones lives a very happy Mother's Day this weekend. Today, its about you, Officer Sedacca, and your story is remarkable. On behalf of the Glazer Family and our entire organization, we have a little tradition at one buc. Anybody that goes over and above gets a game ball. Theres your game ball. I would like to thank you and your family for their support because you couldnt do it without them as well. Congratulations and thank you. [ applause you ought to ask the bucs guy when -- Steve Michelini, By The Way. Where is your contract? They are signing a lot of contracts now. I figured you could get signed on, at least earn a pension from them. On behalf of the daily eats folks, Crg, all of the Ciccio Restaurant Group, were providing with you a gift certificate. Enjoy yourself over there, breakfast, lunch, dinner. Meat market, old Hyde Park, another gift certificate to enjoy yourself there. Jackson Bistro on harbour island. You better look out for its one because the Chief is going to snag it. Hes already told me He wants to go over here for lunch. Yummy house China bistro, enjoy yourself and congratulations. We appreciate your work. [ applause

9:40:10AM Officer, on behalf of a very grateful City Of Tampa, and again, this representation of folks here that are here to honor is a small segment of the population that is appreciative of all the work that you do and your family does in supporting this. On behalf of that, proud to give you this Tampa City Council commendation. God bless you. If you want to say anything -- applause police work for notoriety. Ill keep it brief. Good morning members of Tampa City Council and police command staff. Truly honored to receive officer of the month award for May 2026. Since moving down to Florida in 2010 and starting my law enforcement career I always looked at the Tampa Police Department as the pinnacle of law enforcement agencies. For this award, I hold it in the highest regard as I know the amazing work that officers at the Tampa Police Department do on a daily basis. First, thank Chief Bercaw for your leadership and support along with the entire Tampa Police command staff for recognizing my work. I also want to thank Deputy Chief Messmer, District 2 Major Mccormick, Captain Grone, and Sergeant Zalanski for their trust during these in-depth investigations. 200 out of district 2, this recognition is not just about me, it reflects the teamwork and commitment we brought to the job every day. I was fortunate enough to work besides such hardworking and dedicated detectives with whom I am lucky to call coworkers and most importantly friends. To my wife Stephanie, thank you for the love, support and encouragement Along The Way. You made home life easy and allowed me to focus on the work at hand which was no easy task, especially when our six-year-old son was always ready to ask how many bad guys did you catch today when I walked in the door. My parents down from New Jersey for the ceremony, thank you for the endless love and guidance. Young age you ingrained the importance of hard work and earning everything Along The Way. Without your support, none of this would have been possible. I am forever grateful for this honor and will continue to serve the Citizens Of Tampa with integrity, professionalism. Thank you. [ applause

Alan Clendenin

9:42:22AM On behalf of Tampa City Council and the entire City Of Tampa, thank you so much for your service. Im sure youre aware that the City Council is a big supporter of law enforcement, and we are very much appreciative of the work that each man and woman does for our city, and especially grateful this time of the month when were able to call out one very exceptional person. That so much. Appreciate it, sir.

Lynn Hurtak

9:42:44AM Can your family just stand up? Because if They are here, came All This Way, They should come up and be part of this for You. [ applause

Alan Clendenin

9:43:01AM Thank you very much. Well pause for one moment and then Councilman Miranda.

9:43:18AM Councilman Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

9:44:25AM Thank you, Mr. Chairman, honorable members of Tampa City Council. This year, like every year, in the past, its a habit now but really very difficult to obtain these things I talk about. Revenue, finance, Budget Office, in recognition of the revenue finance Budget Office being awarded the distinguished budget presentation award for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025. The award presented by the Government Finance Officers Association in the current fiscal year with the highest form of recognition in government budgeting. Its attainment recognizes significant achievement. Budget Office dedicated and amazing staff. This goes out from the Tampa City Council dated May 7, 2026, signed by all seven council members. I understand that -- we appreciate it. Wow. I havent seen this many people live at work since covid. But, you know, they work very hard. The accounting staff recognized last month, and they truly are required by leadership to have a pulse of the citys finances. Like I tell when they come into work, from your mouth to my mouth to Dennis to the Mayor. You better be right. Go ahead and introduce.

9:45:57AM If I May, just introduce yourself. Want you on tape so you can give it to your great grandchildren. All wonderful people. Its earned every year. Its not given away. So proud that this Budget Office has kept everyone straight going forward. What they do is an amazing job year after year after year. Its an opportunity we have to say just two words -- thank you for being who they are. [ applause

Alan Clendenin

9:47:01AM You said it looks like a Baseball Team. Should we build them a stadium?

Charlie Miranda

9:47:05AM Only if You want to pay for it, Sir. And I think You might be by yourself.

Alan Clendenin

9:47:11AM Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

9:47:12AM I just want to say thank you because I have a lot of budget questions. In fact, I called Mr. Perry this very morning. I know some of you are tasked with answering those. I just really appreciate the work you do. It really matters. Ive just really enjoyed diving into the budget and knowing where all of our money goes. Thank you so much. I think its a fun job. Thank you. [ laughter

Alan Clendenin

9:47:49AM Charlie, are we getting older or are these guys getting younger? Look at all these young faces. Very good. Thank you so much for everything. [ applause is Michael on? Mr. Shelby.

Martin Shelby

9:48:25AM Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Good morning, members of City Council, Members Of The Public, Martin Shelby, City Council attorney, here to talk briefly about the rules of decorum for todays meeting. Members Of The Public are allowed a reasonable opportunity at the beginning of todays meeting to address any item on the agenda before City Council takes official action on an item. Per councils rules, preference is given to those speaking on agenda items first. A three-minute time limit applies to all speakers providing general public comment, and if you wish to speak to general public comment, you should have filled out a speaker card and placed it in the box outside the chambers. One card per speaker. Cards are accepted until the start of general public comment. Each person submitting a card will be recognized by name to approach and speak. As I said, a three-minute time limit applies. Please print legibly. Names that cannot be read will not be called. If you need assistance, please see City Staff. Now, if you are here to speak -- I always forget to do this, forgive me council -- if you are here to speak on something set for a public hearing, theres no need to fill out a speaker card. There is a sign-in sheet for the public hearings that are outside on the podium. You can just sign in there. If you need assistance, again, please see the City Staff.

Lynn Hurtak

9:49:44AM Those are numbers 92 through 102.

Martin Shelby

9:49:53AM 92 through 102.

Lynn Hurtak

9:49:55AM And the 103 through 105 for first readings.

Martin Shelby

9:50:00AM Thats correct. Thank you. Thank you chairwoman, excuse me, Chair Pro Tem Hurtak. I apologize for not having the numbers but ill make that a habit to make sure I do bring it to the councils attention and the publics attention, the difference between a public hearing and general public comment now. Speakers and members of the public are also reminded that they are to refrain from disruptive behavior, including making vulgar or threatening remarks or making or causing disruptive noises or sounds or displaying signs or graphics that are disruptive. Please direct your comments to the entire City Council rather than to individual members. The Chair will rule out of order any person who speaks without being recognized or attempts to address City Council from an area outside the speaker area at the podium. Persons failing to comply with the City Council rules May also be ruled out of order and at the discretion of The Chair May be removed from the chambers and old city hall for the remainder of todays meeting. Finally, City Council should refrain from engaging the speaker under public comment. And the public should be aware that the time to speak is your opportunity to speak to City Council. The City Council will not have a dialogue or take questions from the general public. Again, the time to speak about the items on the consent agenda or the staff reports is now during general public comment. Thank you, mr. Chairman.

Alan Clendenin

9:51:38AM Thank you very much. Just to reiterate, if you are here to speak under general public comment, there are cards out in the lobby. Staff will assist you in filling them out. Once we start public comment, we no longer accept cards. This is your last opportunity to go out and fill out a card, if you are here and have not filled out a card. Going once, going twice, gone. We have one online speaker. Michael Randolph. Good morning, my friend. Congratulations to all newly appointees. My name is Michael Randolph. Im with the West Tampa CDC. The Tampa Bay rays stadium deal is -- for West Tampa. It can become the greatest economic lift our community has seen in generations. Or it can be a Larger Way of displacement of families. This moment will either build opportunity or push us out. The West Tampa is facing some of the fastest displacement pressures in the city. If nothing is done, the neighborhood faces a 14 to 17 percent displacement rate. If nothing is done. That number goes to 22 -- 20 to 22 percent in a worst-case scenario. West Tampa is uniquely the most vulnerable community because its the only neighborhood directly adjacent to midtown, downtown extension and now the proposal you have before you. If the city does nothing, one in five long-term residents will be forced out. Seniors on fixed income will be hit the hardest. Investments -- replace family-owned businesses. A community benefit agreement is the strongest tool that the city has to stop this. A community benefit agreement -- for low and moderate income. These should be dollars in addition to what is currently going on. Support for the Technology And Wealth Building Center to increase opportunity for wealth, expand opportunities for local and legacy businesses, guaranteed community seat on the oversight board, address traffic and infrastructure impact, cultural identity, preserve, that is, and access to higher wages and -- provide funding for economic development in the West Tampa area and protect those who are renting. With a strong community benefit agreement in West Tampa, 17% to low as 5 to 8 percent. This is the difference between losing a community and not. East Tampa, as well as Tampa Heights will also be affected by this. Thank you so much for giving me an opportunity to speak. And congratulations.

9:54:47AM Thank you, michael. Appreciate it. Our first public speaker is Alison Hewitt Followed By Dr. Carolyn collins. Good morning, alison. Alison Hewitt, Tampa resident and business owner. Although the items have been pulled from the agenda for report, I want to start at item agenda 114. Ive been here before. East Tampa, Code Enforcement fines a lot of our residences and our businesses, but if we look at the CRA property at curtis and osborne, ive talked to several residents out there. They did put a Black screen around, but now the Black screen is blowing around. So theres only one house on curtis, and he looks directly into the overgrown property. ID like to have seen in this report what is the schedule, not just how it goes on the property to be maintained, but East Tampa and the CRA had a budget for the clean team. But we will find the people, but we wont find city-owned property. So ID like to make sure we are following 114. 115 and 116 for Sulphur Springs, East Tampa CRA did a strategic plan and did all the walking around with the community and being able to ask what the community wanted. The community had input. And then City Councilman Gudes and City Councilman Dingfelder said, okay, how will we implement it? They put in the budget to have a strategic implementation or Developer Consultant to make sure that as those people spend all their time to share what they wanted it was able to be implemented. I dont see that in the Sulphur Springs. Sulphur Springs, that community has come together. They are working as a team. However, most of those folks are community activists. They are not developers. They dont have that type of acumen. So if we are going to be working on the budget here, I strongly encourage as you put in here either a Grant Writer, because they are grants from FDOT. That are available. There are grants from FDEP. There is a Department Of Agriculture grant because we have the Parks. SWFWMD. Grant. So if we had to make sure that we didnt have just staff to be able to do it, but have people to implement these plans as part of this team to have a Developer Consultant because they want to do housing, to be able to say how do we develop, how do we get partners and potentially, too, how does that community become equity partners for development to create long-term funding thats coming in there thats not always reliant upon city dollars. So weve got to look at some of these plans on how to maintain and create self-sufficiency that doesnt maintain always the use of state dollars. Thank you very much. And have a great day.

9:57:54AM Thank you, Alison. Next speaker, Dr. Carolyn Collins followed by Mentesnot.

9:58:04AM You dont want to speak at all? Carolyn Collins. Keep doing a great job. Thank you so very much.

9:58:10AM Thank you, doctor. Appreciate it. Mentesnot followed by surgret doss. Uhuru means freedom in swahili. We as african people should always be thinking about our freedom because for the last 800 and some years, 26 years we hadnt been free. No self-determination, no freedom of rights, no human rights, no civil rights, no social rights, no economic rights, no rights whatsoever. If you were a bird and at birth they clipped your wings and you never got an opportunity to fly and youve seen other birds flying around but they keep telling you, you are a bird, you would be in a predicament. That would be a weird feeling. So imagine if youre Black in the course of your lifetime you never know what it feels to be like a human being. Thats how we have been for the last 826 years. Under colonialism, White domination, White oppression, all types of chattel slavery, three-fifths of a human being, and the people thats doing it to us know what they are doing to us. If I tell you that in the last 826 years not one single african have had an education on understanding of life beyond a first-grade education, the great and honorable Martin Luther King, the great and honorable Malcolm X, Elijah Muhammad, Marcus Garvey, Thomas Sankara. Didnt have above a first-grade education. The White people will not let you survive above that. And you cant even talk about it to articulate it. You got a group of attorneys sitting up there and someone is arrested and put in jail and incarcerated and put under duress for freedom of speech, something White Folks have had since the magna carta. Something White Folks have had since 1776. But when they see Black people, they have no probable cause to approach us and no probable reason but to approach us and escalate. And it shows how nasty and inefficient they are. Just this morning alone, who gets to come to work, work five minutes and then take a 15-minute break with 20 police officers out here making a hundred dollars an hour. Wasting taxpayers' money. When we talk about african people and the things And The Way were treated, yall dont even want to hear it. You dont want to hear it. Nothing but save ten million dollars in your budget for me.

10:01:19AM Thank you, Mr. Mentesnot. Just for clarity, you had on there that you were speaking on agenda items. We gave you priority. In the future, if youre not going to speak to agenda items, I would appreciate it if you wait for that portion of the agenda. No agenda items. Okay. Ill put you in the other stack. Tarah Bluma. Followed by Valerie Bullock. My name is Tarah Bluma. Im here to talk about item number 59, the settlement agreement between the City Of Tampa And Manhattan Avenue LLC. I strongly object to settling these two lawsuits. The property owner is a bad actor. We were here a couple of months ago telling you about that, that he knew exactly what he was buying when he bought it and filed suit with the City Of Tampa for about $65 million the day he purchased the property. So this wasnt like he bought it, thought he was going to be able to build things there and then discovered it was contaminated. He also lied to the neighborhood about not knowing that fact, even though its well documented in both district And Circuit Court. The case was already dismissed In District Court, actually. Its a winning case. Theres not really a good reason for us to settle it. Putting that aside for a moment, though, there is no question that the entire area is contaminated and is not safe to build houses on. However, the settlement only covers half of the property. So even if we want to spend the $83,000, get that half to be just city property again, we still have to deal with the other half. If were settling, why arent we settling the whole thing? There are houses that are On The Street below this, and the families are experiencing significant health risk. Thats something we need to take seriously. Switching gears, I would like to discuss spending 49,000 for the dance recital at the Straz. This is coming out of Parks And Rec money. I understand that having a dance recital at the Straz is really a neat experience. However, I reviewed the contract. Straz built in a 3% commission on all ticket sales and a 4% commission on credit cards. The Parks And Rec budget is really small. Its not fiscally responsible to spend $49,000 on a dance recital. We could have it somewhere else and that money could be better spent teaching more kids how to dance. Finally, your agenda is 117 items long. Its really big. On the Charter Review Commission, they have been discussing whether they should add more seats to City Council, but there were some logistical issues with obviously the space of this room, among other things. I would consider perhaps if you need to, as you transition to officially a full-time role, I know you are already, but on paper, a full-time role, adding additional days to your calendar to be in chamber. Thank you.

10:04:37AM Thank you, Ms. Bluma. Valerie Bullock followed by Carter Anderson. Valerie Bullock from ponce de leon and college hill. Im coming to talk about number 59. I dont think The City should be giving him money. The day that he bought the property, he went downtown and started litigation at the courthouse. He knew what he was getting into when he bought the property. He rolled the dice and it didnt go in his favor. If you all got money to throw away like that, you might want to start giving it out to the citizens. Send us a thousand dollar check or one-time deal. And number 39, I know you all said you wasnt going to discuss it, but its two things going on with that. Computers for the Hanna Center. Hanna Center is a ghost town. I go down there at least once a week. It is nothing going on in that big, beautiful, expensive building. And when They got all the money, the millions to build it, They should have thought about putting in computers then. I really want to talk about number 67, the infill lots. You all give away free lots and People build on the lots. In the past, They have built the house and sold it, so the individual is able to buy affordable house. Now you all give away the lot and the People get to rent them. Its no stipulation on the rental, whether They be rent and lease to own in the future, will They be based on your income? Or are you just going to rent off of this charity project that The City gave you to build up your generational wealth. And we still need to make three times the income to even be able to afford the rent. What is The City thinking about? You gave away the lot. Dont give all the money to one family. Make it so that They have to sell the house so individuals can come up. Because if I get me an infill lot and im going to build a house, you all say I can rent it out, okay, ill get my husband to get one. Thats more money. You do the same thing. The City giving out free lots. Lets get as many as we can. I dont think thats what the infill lot when They came up with the concept, I dont think it was for them houses to be rented out. They were supposed to build affordable houses so that the People who was renting and paying three times the rent, that higher rent, $2800 for a three bedroom, themself supposed to benefit from it. Now person is benefiting twice. They are benefiting from the infill lot, then They rent the lot, They rent the house once They build it. More money coming in. I also want to talk about number 33. And this is going to be an unpleasant comment. Young is a magnet school. The People are the cream of the crop. They get all the help They need. Why are we giving them money for mental health when People at Potter need the most mental health? Thank you.

10:07:48AM Carter Anderson followed by surgret doss. Council. Carter Anderson. I was here on March 23rd. Cannot be here this afternoon for agenda item 104, the public hearing. But I just wanted to thank the City Council and particularly Mr. Steady and ms. Emma Gregory and the City Attorney's Office for their work on a well-reasoned exception available where that makes good sense. We ask for your support of agenda item 104 in the public hearing. I think others from my group will be here this afternoon in the event you have questions for us.

10:08:30AM Just know that because it is not during the hearing, what you say is not part of the evidence that is heard during the time. Just fyi.

Martin Shelby

10:08:40AM For the sake of clarity and we can discuss this further down the line, this is a legislative matter. This is not quasi-judicial. Theres less concern now of having a record that has competent, substantial evidence. By The Way, this is also by a motion of Council that you take public comment at first readings. Prior to that people could actually come and have to do it during public comment. I want to be clear theres really not a problem with this because its legislative. Thank you, Chairman.

Alan Clendenin

10:09:12AM Thank you so much for coming out. Surgret followed by Gloria Sims. Surgret doss. Be my best behavior. Im an army veteran, I hope that this city can allocate more than the $25,000 that you all have allocated for veteran health care and their concerns or whatever that is. I think item 27 so vague. I have another comment about veteran mistreatment. Yesterday, the second dca issued a mandate about an improper injunction that was awarded against me. Now, they found that the order in The Original Court was void of any factual finding and had nothing to support it on its face. This is against Attorneys who intentionally take advantage of veterans and harm veterans here in Tampa. They happen to be employed by State Farm Insurance Company. People sometimes the courts get it wrong, and you are forced to have to fight. Sometimes some of us have to fight without having a legal pedigree or being able to get an attorney that can help you against some pretty powerful entities. But its concerning because the taxpayers Fund The Court system and it funds you all as well. And, unfortunately, even when the law is disregarded, it seems to be upheld over here by the people who occupy these seats. Recently, I started getting e-mails and shout-out to Michael Jackson -- started getting e-mails from a dead attorney. I dont understand how this is happening, for a case that I thought was dead. This attorney has been gone for over two years, and it was told to me during a hearing a couple of years ago. I sat back waiting for two years to get an order for a case where theres no finding of facts. The parties werent present. Essentially the order was void. Department Of Revenue and the Child Support Enforcement Arm. Two years This Guy has been dead. Two years I sat by hoping the Judge was giving an order that shes obligated to give. I filed another mandamus to the second dca. The mandate for the case im talking about is right here. You can look it up and see the Attorneys. Make sure you look at the Attorneys and persons name. I like to name drop. If they have an issue with it, tell them to come sue me. Eight years, these people, these Attorneys, these law firms representing some 200 Attorneys have been carrying a lie for eight years. Now, I dont expect you all can do anything about it. I enjoy sharing the platform with you, sharing money on youtube for some reason. That being said, people, dont take your foot off the gas. We have elections coming up. Hold these people accountable. In closing, my aunt is here. Shout out to the greatest institution of higher learning in the City Of Tampa, the university of Thomas Jefferson high school.

10:12:18AM Thank you, Mr. Doss. Gloria Sims followed by Clarence Townes. I should be ahead of her. What im here for, about stolen property. A lot that was stolen from the City Of Tampa. I have a map of the lot -- I mean, the alley, with the sewer in it. And we complained about it, but because it belonged to council, I mean county commissioner Gwendolyn A. Myers, nothing was done. They say screw you. You know what I mean. She can have it.

10:13:08AM If you want everybody to see it, you can put it on the -- this is a copy where I made the request. Ready? Everybody has a copy? Youll see at the bottom, RM 16, you see a red cross. Youll see the alley has the arrow to it. Up above it is the park. In that alley is a sewer. This is over 2,000 square foot of alley with a sewer and it disappeared because County commissioner Gwen A. Myers wanted it. Whoosh. Gone. Over a million dollars gone. On that other piece, youll see mobility review request and the case number. Nothing would happen. Thats from 630 -- 6/30/25. Everything started happening when we came down here about almost a year ago because in our neighborhood they wanted to put a duplex. We spoke up. After then, apparently Gwen Myers went to the Mayor and had the Mayor send Code Enforcement on us about an alley that we had permission to close in more than 34 years ago. So you doing that now, you wont even see alley thats been stolen. All you have to do is a new house, ask for the site plan. I know a little bit about the construction. Just a little bit. You ask for the site plan, youll see that alley with the sewer incorporated. Whoosh, its gone. Over 2,000 square feet. I guarantee you thats over a million dollars. I have some more. Take care of this. Lit this town up. This is worse, what is the -- Steve Labrake. More money involved. Some of you all remember me with him. You know what I mean. More money than him. Talk about illegal transfer of city property, that is it. Guess what, going into public records to commit a crime is a crime. Check out the property appraisers office. I know whats going on there. I have some stuff for you there, too. Imagine, when that guy transferred, he was working for the County.

10:15:38AM Thank you, Clarence. Gloria Sims. Followed by David Philipsen. 2706 north 33rd street. Everything he said was correct. He said to say that first because the whole thing started because we did not want a duplex in our residential, our rm-50 single-family residential area. We didnt want a duplex put in there because its been residential, RM 50, single-family homes since about 50 years ago when we first moved around there. In fact, I went around the whole area and everybody signed off, came down here, got it done properly. Its RM 50. But they wanted to put a duplex in, just push it in on us and we didnt want it. Thats how all this other stuff got started. Weve been harassed after that, but it started with them wanting to put a duplex in our neighborhood. We didnt want that. They want to see me. This is nothing. [ sounding gavel

10:17:09AM Just one at a time. Sorry. Thank you very much. Have a beautiful day. David Philipsen followed by Jose Vasquez. Start with your name, please. My question is in regards to the races for mayor. While the election is not until 2027, there is a list of candidates a mile long. Why are these candidates not declaring they are either Republican, Independent, or Democrat? One of the answers I got out of the soes office is because it is a nonpartisan office. The other comment, which is more of a public service announcement, is in order to vote by absentee, you now have to call the elections office every election cycle so the voters can reregister here in the City Of Tampa and for the County Commission races for hillsborough. So I just wanted to give that little public service announcement. Thank you.

10:18:38AM Thank you, David. Appreciate it. That is a good public service announcement. Jose Vasquez, followed by Ashley Morrow. Good morning, jose. First of all, my name is Jose Vasquez, resident of 2222 north 64 street. Business located 1924 north 60 street. Im here today because this is the same problem I have for the last three years. Ive been trying for the City Of Tampa take control of his property located on 1999 north 59th street. Give me a second. That property over there, can you see? My legal interest. My right-of-way, for I can get access to the property I rented. Im here today because after todays date, I see item 114, talking about a report from the Code Enforcement about how the city property is being maintained. Im here to let you know how. Inspector came to you, Because Improved Road or alley maintain it by the person send to the property. I do my civic work while my neighbor refused to do it because he tried to harm my interest, damage my reputation, planting trees inside of the right-of-way belongs to the City Of Tampa. Criminal accusation because I was cleaning the City Of Tampa property. Its so sad. Tomorrow is the last day I wear this badge. Im losing my professional license, one of them because the negligence of the Department Of Real Estate because the negligence of the Department Of Mobility, and because Code Enforcement refused to give visitations to the neighbor who trashing your property. I got video, everything, whatever you need to give -- to this Gentleman and that did not happen. I dont know why. Maybe it is because my color skin. I dont know why because im a hard worker or because I dont want to use my influences. I pay taxes on that property, business taxes, or cant do business. Now im losing one of my pride licenses. Losing income and next thing homeless. Im here to understand how I open investigation because I know its funding allocated. I know the Department failed to give me information how to dispose garbage. If a Citizen wanted to clean your property, why you have to be criminally punished to help the city. Thank you.

10:22:03AM Thank you, jose. Ashley Morrow. Followed by Tony Chiofalo. Ashley Morrow. Ill be sharing tampas Black history. We are moving into the golden age. The gilded age. Nationally america was transformed and you had figures like Thomas Edison introducing electricity to the public, industries expanding and the city is beginning to modernize floridas population still small but a little town on the west coast called Tampa was beginning to grow because there was opportunity here. At the same time, Black men were stepping into positions of leadership and government during Reconstruction, men like Cyrus Charles, Mills Holloman, Frederick Newberry represented a new generation of Black political power. In 1883, something major happened, similar to today. The Supreme Court overturned the civil rights act of 1875 in 8-1 decision. This marked the beginning of the dismantling of Reconstruction, White political leaders wanted to limit Black voting power and remove Black influence from the government because too many financial and political decisions were now being shaped by formally enslaved people and their descendants. As Reconstruction was being deconstructed, industrialization was rising. Black labor was still needed especially in the south but now there was also a growing class of Black educators, teachers, ministers and businessmen stepping into the world with education and ambition. Out of this era came leaders like Booker T. Washington, Frederick Douglass and W.e. Duboise. Here in the south, especially in Tampa, men Black communities gravitated to Washington and douglas because they personally experienced slavery, hard labor and survival. Booker T. Washington encouraged Black americans to use education, develop trades, build businesses, and create economic stability. That context matters when modern politicians specifically -- sorry, selectively quote him today to make statements about slavery benefiting Black people. Washington was speaking during a time, specific period of time of survival and economic strategy after Reconstruction had already been collapsing. Meanwhile, Tampa was growing rapidly. There was -- there are newspaper articles discussing the expansion of Harlem Academy, including the construction of a two-story building next to their old building, also henry plant was bringing the railroad. Here is hen -- sorry, the Tampa Bay hotel which is now today University of Tampa. There was also a colored -- there was also a colored school convention here in Tampa in 1889 in May. And it was headed by Thomas Mcknight. Talk about Thomas Mcknight at length. Finally, I want to say happy emancipation day. Yesterday was tampas emancipation day. The day Federal Troops approached Tampa via the Tampa Bay and took over fort brooke. Essentially freeing all the enslaved people in Tampa. After that, they headed to brooksville and all the other places inland. Thank you for your time.

10:25:19AM Thank you as always Ashley. Very interesting. Tony Chiofalo. Followed by Daryl Hych. Ive been a City resident now going on about three years. Got a real small issue to talk about. I apologize. There was this dog park that was in front of the Art Museum that was open all the time. You come home from your job, you take your dog to the dog park. Its a social gathering, a public park. Its well maintained. Just fantastic. A couple of months ago, I go there on a Wednesday night, come home from work, get the dog, go down, place is locked up. Why is it locked up? Because the City has constructed a brand-new dog park next to Curtis Hixon. And they had a ceremony. So I go down there on Wednesday night and its great. Go down there on Thursday night. Its great. On Friday, its locked up. Its closed off. Its all fenced off. Why is it? Because they are having ill call it a private event that Curtis Hixon Park, like a wine fest or food fest. $125 to get in and now you cant go to the dog park. I say to myself, holy -- well, I said to myself, well, you know, they closed the park on Wednesday. They opened up a new one, and now on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, you cant get in there. Somebody just kind of made a mistake. But its happened again and again where the City has, and I keep calling them a private kind of like event at Curtis Hixon Park on the grass field, but they fence off the steps up to the dog park. So when it happened like -- and sometimes it starts on a Thursday, because they have to set up. So you cant get in Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. So I asked the Nice Guy from the Parks Department, there is the office there, you go up the steps, and he said, oh, the promoter, and that is the term he used, doesnt want people hanging up on top of the steps by the dog park because they can see towards the field. They can see the stage. They can hear the music, and they want them to pay the $125. I dont know who, but, like, is There Any Way when you guys have these private events that when you do the fencing off, you can keep the stairs open, keep the dog park open, and just take a chance that somebody is going to be hanging out there trying to hear the music for free. Thats all. Thank you.

10:28:16AM Fyi, we have a brand-new dog park on franklin north of Tampa theatre. Just opened up. Its just the idea that youre giving that kind of class preference over just people that want to take their dog to the dog park.

10:28:31AM Thank you very much. Darryl followed by John Green. Daryl Hych. Between 2023 and 2025, 129,494 days of out-of-school suspension, atos and in-school suspension has happened to White little girls and boys. Tampa Bay times, Creative Loafing, The Business Journal, Spectrum News, Channel 10, USA News should all be telling this story about how 129,000 White boys and girls have been out of school suspended within two years. That is a very alarming number for no one to even be publicizing that and trying to change it. My question now is, how does that make you feel? How does that make you feel? This week I went to the School Board and spoke with them. I said, man, these numbers are alarming. The Bucs gave those -- it was teacher appreciation week. They gave them accolades. They gave them awards. The Bucs gave them football to people who have done outstanding things in the school district. But I said, man, those amount of days being missed in school due to, as I stated, atoss, in-school suspension, and out-of-school suspension. I apologize. I lied to you. I want to see how you felt. Those numbers were for Black kids. Between two cultures, you take that 140666, the 9655, 8844 and so forth and so on, look at those numbers, and you see that there has been over 129,494 days missed in school. It says days. Resolution 568 talked about education. This is a wrong that we could correct this. How are we sitting here and allowing this to happen? Thats too much data for us to allow this to happen. 129000 days between blacks and Hispanic children out of school.

10:31:51AM Thank you, Darryl. John Green followed by Robin Lockett. Robin, if you can hear me. Good morning, john. Start with your name. John Green. Im here to speak on the NAACP this chapter, Hillsborough County. Cyberbullying involving my family, so now I think its fair play. What you look in that is a felony charge, its a dead horse, but I think its relevant in these days of the president of the NAACP, which is asking for money from the city, right? Three things that come to mind is they are on city property, right, they are dealing with kids, and you have the president of NAACP who is a felon. Now, when I spoke on this at the School Board, I asked them if a felon was to come onto that property, how would they access the NAACP, right? After that, I started getting attacked by -- now they are posting my wife on social media. So its fair game. Ill talk about this NAACP. And here is the agreement that they signed with the School Board saying that they cannot, if the School Board called them for trouble with any kid in the school system they have to come out and defend the School Board. How can they ask for money to work with children? If a child get hurt under the leadership of this felon who is the president of the NAACP, who is going to be responsible for that? Will the city take ownership of that? They are sitting on school property. Im asking that all funds be stopped, they be investigated, a thorough background check on all of them or remove them until they get new leadership in. Not only that, they are using the school address. So, who is going to be accountable with one of them children get hurt that they are working with, number one. Number two, it is a known felon -- let me put it up because they expose my business. Here it go right there. Thats her charge, 2002, docket number, case number and the abuse she has done with the kids. Do the city want this blood on their hand? Im John Green. Im tired of them. I know yall tired of them. They bully the people in this city. Im tired of them and you all need to stop it. Im going to ask this question on the campaign trail. Why do you support NAACP president who is a felon and not do anything about it. Yeah, im ashamed -- sounding gavel

10:35:23AM No. John, thank you, but no. Valerie. [ sounding gavel you are out of order.

10:35:37AM Thank You. Yeah, take it outside, please. Robin. Youre not going to speak. Okay. Isabella Moeller followed by Alyssa White. Good morning, start with your name, please. Im the Tampa Bay organizer for Food And Water Watch and also a proud member of the Hillsborough Affordable Energy Coalition. I want to say thank You again for speaking with me today. I know I have spoken with some of You personally, and I think You May remember that myself and some other coalition members showed up to City Council meeting last month to talk about skyrocketing electricity bills, specifically in regards to a resolution that we would like to see the city pass, calling on State Lawmakers to pass affordable energy reform legislation next session. So im here again today to formally deliver that draft resolution to You all. And it has been e-mailed to most of You as well. I first want to say thank You to Councilman Maniscalco for already looking at this and providing feedback. Since I havent had the opportunity to speak to all of You individually, I wanted to come here directly to deliver it to You. I know I dont need to go into the details. As You can see in the resolution, bills have been skyrocketing in Tampa from tecos excessive rate increases. At a time when costs are already rising across the board, were really feeling the strain of these utility rate hikes that continue to happen year after year. Thats why we have been advocating for reforms at the state level, which would rein in excessive utility profits and bring down electricity costs. However, our State Lawmakers have failed to take action, stalling all three pieces of affordable energy legislation this past session. So thats why were turning to You, Tampa City Council. We dont just need residents calling on our State Lawmakers to make changes. We also need our local governments to add their voice as well. So I understand that as a local body, You have limited authority over utility companies and their regulators, but You do have a public platform and the ability to advocate on behalf of your constituents. I know You have been hearing from folks about their energy bills being too high. I know the city has also been impacted as You, too, are a customer of TECO. This is a widespread, hard-hitting issue that folks are looking for leadership on. Again, while I know the city cant do much to lower electricity bills in the moment, You can still take meaningful action by applying pressure to those who have the power to act. At a time when confronted with the definition of what democracy really is, we must use our voices to push back against the greedy corporate forces and champion real, forward-looking solutions that would result in a more prosperous and affordable future for us all. Again, I understand there are many agenda items today, but im requesting that You please review this resolution. Please consider what it would signify to the advocates for solutions that are directly impacting yourselves and your community. Be the people champions we know This Council can be. Thank You.

10:39:07AM Thank you very much, Ysabella. Alyssa White followed by Carroll Ann Bennett. My name is Alyssa White. I serve as climate justice organizer with Florida Student Power and proud member of the Hillsborough Affordable Energy Coalition. Im here today asking for your support in advancing the resolution that my colleague, Ysabella, presented before you. Right now, Tampa families are struggling under the weight of rising electric bills while TECO continues to bring in record profits year after year. You heard from your constituents about these skyrocketing costs, and many of you as TECO customers yourself have likely experienced them, too. What we are asking for is simple. For you to use your platform and your voice to stand with the people you were elected to represent. I understand that some May feel that this issue falls outside of the direct authority of City Council, but even when you do not have direct control, you can still have the power to speak up and apply pressure on behalf of your community. I believe that each of you ran for office because you care about this city and the people inside of it. Right now, those people need you. This resolution is an opportunity to show the people of Tampa that this City Council is paying attention and willing to stand behind them. A resolution May not lower bills overnight, but it does send a clear message that our city will not ignore corporate greed while working families suffer. Urgency is only growing. Summer is approaching, temperatures are beginning to rise, and many residents are terrified about what their next bill is going to look like. Earlier this year, we hosted a community event on energy affordability and accountability. More than 50 Tampa residents attended, including Students, seniors, and working families. People shared stories of confusing charges, how their bills have doubled unexpectedly and the fear about whether they could afford to stay cool during floridas extreme heat. The message from the community was very clear. Enough is enough. So today, I urge you to take this resolution seriously, review it thoughtfully and stand with the people of Tampa. Your constituents need to know that someone is willing to fight for them. Thank you.

10:41:16AM Thank you very much. Carroll Ann Bennett. My name is Carroll Ann Bennett. The City uses the General Fund where it is needed to do the most good. You dont use my taxes exclusively for improvements on my property or on my block or in my neighborhood. The Cras keep a lot of tax money to fix their neighborhoods but it is restricted in its use. So many things must be paid from the General Fund. That means using taxes paid elsewhere to fill the gap. That is The Right Way to do things. That is appropriate. The City needs to move the money around to benefit the whole and do the most good. Denver levied a new tax on everybody so they could build sidewalks everywhere, because that is for everyones best interests. They exhibited leadership. For decades, The City allowed no sidewalks and no fees. Then they delayed raising the fee as the code requires. Builders paid the measly $29 because it increased their profit. We have lost miles and miles and miles of sidewalk as a result. That is why we have so many sidewalks to nowhere. We would have complete sidewalks if The City had stood up and done the right thing for all of us. This is the result of raising the sidewalk fee. All of a sudden insurmountable obstacles can be overcome. When they dont build the sidewalk, they must pay the fee. The money can be used to build sidewalks around schools. There are many children whose parents dont have the Luxury To Drive them to school. Those children are often forced to walk In The Street, sometimes in the dark. We need the fees to pay for sidewalks where they are critical for safety. Tampa is one of the most dangerous places in the country for pedestrians and cyclists. None he saw people are being mowed down on a sidewalk. Protect our children, be the leaders we need. Build the damn sidewalks. Thank you.

10:43:46AM There are two individuals in the room who would like to speak to 104 And 105. Its not quasi-judicial. They cant stay.

Lynn Hurtak

10:43:52AM Motion to waive the rules to allow them to speak.

Alan Clendenin

10:43:55AM Thank you. Motion from Councilwoman Hurtak. I have a second from Councilman Viera. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Mr. Shelby, did you want to say something?

Martin Shelby

10:44:02AM No. I can bring it up under New Business.

Alan Clendenin

10:44:05AM Very good. The two individuals that wish to speak to 104 and 105, if you would come forward. If you would state your name and you have three minutes. Go to the podium. Start with your name. You have three minutes. My name is Larry Pasetti. I reside at 2831 Safe Harbor Drive in Tampa. I very much appreciate the opportunity to speak before you although im a horrible speaker. And for allowing me to serve along with several other people here on the Equal Business Opportunity Board. This is the Co-Chair of the board. Were here to address item 105 before the agenda. Advisory committees a lot of times are symbolic, but not in this case. The opportunity advisory council, each member brought expertise, rolled up sleeves and dedicated a significant amount of time and effort to this process. Each member had a voice and a vote in revamping chapter 26.5 Of the equal business opportunity ordinance into a framework that prioritizes and strengthens local businesses. In the community. With your support, this will become the strategic business development ordinance. Several of my fellow committee members are here today in support of this ordinance. We very much appreciate them coming down here. Each of them runs small businesses. As you can imagine, its a little hard to come downtown. Eboac was reconvened about the same time that the US. Attorney and the State of Florida's attorney general was issuing all these directives about dei. It prompted the city to suspend portions of chapter 26.5. So Eboac made it their primary mission to revamp the ordinance to be code compliant. And, more importantly, to strengthen the ordinance focusing on local small businesses while preserving the identity of our minority contractors. I being one. Chair being one. Just everybody on the committee being. So before the ordinance -- this ordinance before you has been thoroughly vetted by City Staff, it has been debated among us, purchasing, Eboac -- EBO Office, Purchasing Account Administration, members of the public, each of the members on this committee have spent a significant amount of time playing devils advocate and legal keeping us in parameters that this is legally defendable. Missy, did you want to say anything? Collaboratively. It was the whole committee and everyone had a voice. Everyone contributed, and they worked really hard to make sure that this was something that was defensible and legal under the current standards.

10:47:26AM Would you please state your name. I am the Co-Chair of the Eboac and a business owner here in the Tampa Bay area. This ordinance. Not one person opposed it.

10:47:43AM Thank you very much.

Charlie Miranda

10:47:48AM Just for the record, we have lunch appointments Our Aide put on the calendar. I met with the two ladies and gentlemen here. Started a conversation, stopped it -- I want to make it a public record.

Alan Clendenin

10:48:03AM Very good. Next speaker, did you want to speak as well? Start with your name, please. Which item are you speaking to? My name is Stephanie Hopkins. I am the eboc at-large member for the WMBE Community. Good morning, committee members. The life of our city moves and ebbs and flows. Our responsibility is to ensure that through these changes, our policies remain lawful, transparent, and fair. In preparing the ordinance, the Eboc Community reviewed the document in its entirety. We found provisions and thresholds from 2008 still attempting to govern a very different economic reality in 2026. Through evidence-based research, we updated what we could by modernizing outdated thresholds, clarifying processes, and ensuring alignment where current market conditions. We accept what we could not change because of certain provisions are firmly set by Florida statute. This ordinance reflects the committees commitment to integrity, lawful in its compliance, transparent in its process, and fair in the application to every business. This ordinance is not just a policy update, it is the committees commitment that tampas economic framework will serve this city for years to come. Again, I am Stephanie Hopkins, the eboc at-large member for the WMBE Community. I support this ordinance. Thank you.

10:49:57AM Thank you for your comments. That concludes public comment. We are now moving on to board and administration appointments. Item number 7. Resolution approving, consenting to and confirming the reappointment by the Mayor of William Babcock, alternate, as a member of the Architectural Review Commission. Is Mr. Babcock in the room? No. Okay. We have a motion to move the resolution for the appointment by Councilman Maniscalco. We have a second from Councilman Miranda. All those in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Number 8 is approving the nomination by the Mayor and appointing Vivian Walker as internal auditor and department head of the City Of Tampa Internal Audit Department. There she is. Chief Bennett.

John Bennett

10:50:48AM Good morning, Council, and congratulations on the new appointments. Good morning to our public. Next to me stands Ms. Vivian Walker, longtime employee of our City Audit Department. Honor and privilege for me to present her on behalf of the Administration to Council in this very important charter position for the City. Ive closely worked with the Audit Department since my return in this position. As most of you know, ive been here since '84. Shes been here for 33 years, so its just been a wonderful relationship between our two offices. A little bit about the department, when I first came back, I realized that through the great recession, a lot of those positions were reduced. We were able to add a position to the department and talk about continuous improvement to create kind of a culture of correction based on things that we learn over time. And their department has been a tremendous part of that. Of course, Ms. Walker has been a lead senior auditor in that space, again, through our Administration. They just recently, as you saw in the memo that I submitted, just completed their peer review of their own work and received the highest remark you can get in that peer review model. So clearly, the Audit Department works closely with Council. Their audit universe and everything else to make the audits happen. A little side note on behalf of our former director, Christine Glover, who just recently retired from the City, that they do such a good job that they tend to lose talent to other locations for higher pay. And weve been trying to work on that through the budget years to make sure that we retain the best and the brightest in that audit space. So with that, I will cease my comments and allow Ms. Walker to speak to Council for this important nomination.

Alan Clendenin

10:52:41AM Good morning, ms. Walker. Start with your name. Vivian Norman Walker, the interim director for the City Of Tampa's Internal Audit Department. As the chief has expressed, I love the city. Ive been here for 33 years, and I appreciate the confidence of the Mayor in making this appointment. Now I look forward to working with both the Mayor and council in a new role as director.

Guido Maniscalco

10:53:09AM Move to approve the resolution.

Alan Clendenin

10:53:10AM We have a motion to approve the resolution by Councilman Maniscalco. We have a second by Councilman Miranda. I will say before We do that, ive heard nothing but wonderful things about you. So nice to see a long-term employee move up through the ranks. Congratulations.

10:53:23AM All those in favor of the appointment of Vivian Walker say aye. Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it unanimously. Congratulations. [ applause

10:53:37AM Now get back to work. [ laughter stop goofing off. Okay. Ms. Shirley Foxx-Knowles, item number 9.

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

10:53:52AM Good morning again. Shirley Foxx-Knowles, city clerk. Here regarding the appointments for the Community Benefits Advisory Council. We have eight individuals that applied, and they will come up and present themselves. Nick Allen.

Alan Clendenin

10:54:24AM Nick Allen? No.

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

10:54:29AM Loretta Baker.

Alan Clendenin

10:54:31AM Loretta Baker?

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

10:54:35AM Megan Cochran.

Alan Clendenin

10:54:37AM Here she comes.

10:54:50AM Start with your name, please. And I appreciate the opportunity to be considered for the Community Benefits Advisory Council for the Ad Hoc Member for the Sanchez Y Haya Project. This initiative is important, not just because of the building itself, but because of what it represents. The Community Benefits Agreement Program ensures that development is not just something that happens to a community, but happens with a community. The Sanchez Y Haya building is more than just a structure built in 1910, its a piece of tampas history, especially East Tampa's. Its redevelopment has the potential to bring economic growth, preserve cultural identity, and improve public spaces. But none of that reaches its full value unless people who live nearby see tangible benefits in their daily lives. Thats where I come in. As someone who lives, works, and is deeply connected to this community, I understand the importance of making residents feel heard, not just in theory, but in actual negotiation process. This role requires listening, asking the right questions, and making sure that commitments made by the developers translate into meaningful outcomes like improved infrastructure, development to grow our CRA TIF dollars, and job opportunity for our local residents. I bring a mindset of fairness, attention to detail, and a willingness to speak up when necessary, but also to collaborate. Because the goal here is not conflict. Its alignment. Its making sure the developer, the city, and the community all move forward in a way that creates lasting values. I also understand that this is a focused short-term commitment, and I am prepared to give it time and attention it deserves over the next several months to ensure the best possible outcome. At the end of the day, this is about accountability and impact. If selected, I would take responsibility seriously and work to ensure that this project truly benefits East Tampa community. Thank you for your time and I appreciate your consideration.

10:57:38AM Thank you, Loretta. Megan. Excuse me. Megan. I wrote the wrong name down.

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

10:57:48AM The next applicant is Heather Hay. And I am excited to be here. Very nervous, but excited to be here. I, too, iterate all of what Megan said. So thank you for allowing me to speak. I have lived in north ybor for four years and love it. The culture, the diversity, and the rich history in ybor. Im here to express my strong interest in serving on the Cbac committee and our community. I bring 20 years of professional experience in global recruitment where I have worked across industries, communities, and economic backgrounds. My career has been centered on correcting people with opportunities, employment, mentorship, and long-term career sustainability as well as their own business growth. At the core my work has always been to advocate for individuals while aligning with broader organizational and community goals. What draws me to the Cbac is the opportunity to help ensure the development directly benefits the people that live and work in this community. And the surrounding communities. Growth should be inclusive, intentional, and sustainable. I believe deeply when the communities are engaged in the process, much like the sanchez y haya project becomes a model for equitable development in our areas. If appointed, I will focus and ensure the community benefits not only are delivered, delivered as promised. I will approach this role with integrity, diligence, and genuine commitment to the community at-large. Thank you so much.

Alan Clendenin

10:59:46AM Thank you very much.

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

10:59:54AM The next applicant is David Hennessey.

Alan Clendenin

10:59:59AM David? Hearing none.

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

11:00:05AM The next applicant is Danielle Rivera. Daniel Rivera.

Alan Clendenin

11:00:12AM Daniel? Seeing none.

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

11:00:15AM The next applicant is Anthony Velasquez.

Alan Clendenin

11:00:21AM Anthony? No.

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

11:00:24AM The last applicant is Tony Walters.

Alan Clendenin

11:00:28AM Tony Walters. Seeing none. So there are two people present and two positions. Do I have that correct?

Shirley Foxx-Knowles

11:00:37AM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

11:00:39AM Wow. Do we have a ballot or do unanimous consent for the two?

Luis Viera

11:00:43AM I move for the two folks come in --

Alan Clendenin

11:00:47AM We have a motion for unanimous consent for the two in-person applicants from Councilman Viera, a second from Councilman Maniscalco. Are you okay with that clerk? All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Congratulations to you both.

11:01:04AM Congratulations.

Martin Shelby

11:01:04AM Question, Mr. Chairman.

Alan Clendenin

11:01:07AM Mr. Shelby.

Martin Shelby

11:01:08AM City Council Attorney. Sorry, I just stepped out of the room. I believe that a resolution has to be prepared. I will bring that back on a future agenda.

Alan Clendenin

11:01:17AM We have a motion to request that Our Attorney bring back a resolution for the two appointments to be brought back on a future agenda. All those in favor, Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it.

Martin Shelby

11:01:29AM Satisfy my curiosity, tell me the names again.

Alan Clendenin

11:01:31AM Well get those from the Clerk for you. Make sure We have them spelled properly.

Martin Shelby

11:01:38AM Ill get them from the agenda.

Alan Clendenin

11:01:40AM They are not listed. Appropriate time to remind folks that there are many open boards and commission positions available. And these are the council appointments to boards. On the Architectural Review Commission, we have an alternate member available. For the Architectural Review Commission, we have a public policy member appointment available. For the Barrio Latino Commission, two positions, one an Architect and the other is a resident of Ybor City historic district. You just have to be a resident. Only qualification. For the Community Benefits Advisory Council, we have an at-large appointment available. So anybody in the city, please look at that. Community Benefit Advisory Council, we have an ad hoc project-specific -- these the two we just did, the Community Benefit Advisory Council ad hoc project specific. So never mind. Those two are filled. For the Historic Preservation Commission, we have an Urban Planner available position. If you are qualified for any of those positions, please seek the information online or reach out to one of your councilpersons to be pointed in the right direction. Thank you very much. We appreciate public participation in city government. Lets move on. Any requests from the public for reconsideration of legislative matters? Hearing none. Committee reports, public safety committee, 10-23.

Luis Viera

11:03:09AM Yes, Sir, if I May, I move items 10-23.

Alan Clendenin

11:03:12AM We have a motion from Councilman Viera to move items 10-23. Second from Councilman Miranda. All those in favor, aye. Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it.

Lynn Hurtak

11:03:20AM I move items 24 through 38 and 40 through 42 and 44.

Alan Clendenin

11:03:31AM We have a motion from Councilwoman Hurtak. A second from Councilman Viera. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it.

Guido Maniscalco

11:03:42AM I move items 45 through 55.

Alan Clendenin

11:03:44AM Motion from Councilman Maniscalco to move 45-55. Second from Miranda. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Finance Committee, councilman Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

11:03:55AM I move items 56, 57, 58, 60, 62, 63, 59 and 61 pulled.

Alan Clendenin

11:04:04AM Motion and second from Viera. All in favor, Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it.

Lynn Hurtak

11:04:10AM Wanted a separate vote on 59 and 61.

Alan Clendenin

11:04:13AM Second vote. Somebody to move items 59 and 61? Motion for item 59 and 61. Roll call.

Guido Maniscalco

11:04:23AM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

11:04:25AM Yes.

Naya Young

11:04:26AM Yes.

Luis Viera

11:04:27AM Yes.

Bill Carlson

11:04:29AM No.

Charlie Miranda

11:04:30AM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

11:04:32AM Yes.

The Clerk

11:04:33AM Motion carried with Carlson voting no.

Martin Shelby

11:04:37AM For the purposes of the record and the public, that vote and the motion applied to both 59 and 61.

Alan Clendenin

11:04:47AM Development And Economic Opportunity Committee, reminding that item 74 is a substitute. Can I get a motion to move 64 through 76.

Bill Carlson

11:04:57AM So move including substitute.

Alan Clendenin

11:04:59AM Motion from Carlson and second from Viera. All in favor, Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it.

Lynn Hurtak

11:05:03AM I move items 77 through 86.

Alan Clendenin

11:05:07AM Motion from Councilwoman Hurtak. Second from councilman Miranda. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Thank you.

Lynn Hurtak

11:05:13AM I make a motion to set the public hearings for items 87 through 91.

Alan Clendenin

11:05:19AM Motion from Councilwoman Hurtak. Second from Councilman Miranda. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Can I get a motion to open up the 10:00 public hearing? 10 and 10:30. Motion to open up 10 and 10:30 public hearings from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilwoman Hurtak. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Thank you, Mr. Shelby.

Martin Shelby

11:05:44AM City Council Attorney. Would now be the proper time to move, if I have it correct 107, 108, 109, 110, 111 and 112?

Alan Clendenin

11:05:54AM Motion from Councilman Maniscalco and second from Councilwoman Hurtak. Read those off again.

Lynn Hurtak

11:06:02AM 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 114.

Alan Clendenin

11:06:09AM 114, want a presentation.

Lynn Hurtak

11:06:19AM Its not a presentation. She accepted the written report. Ill move those. Motion for that.

Alan Clendenin

11:06:26AM We have a motion and We have a second.

Lynn Hurtak

11:06:29AM 107 through 112.

Alan Clendenin

11:06:32AM All in favor, Aye. Opposed? Motion to receive and file 114.

Lynn Hurtak

11:06:35AM So moved.

Alan Clendenin

11:06:36AM We have a motion and second. All in favor, Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Does that clean all those up?

Bill Carlson

11:06:46AM Can I ask a process question?

Alan Clendenin

11:06:47AM Yes, Sir.

Bill Carlson

11:06:48AM I bring this up for everybody. Marty and anybody else, I hear that other jurisdictions in second readings will ask the audience if theres any objection, if theres no objection, they approve all of them in one vote. Has City Council ever done that and does anybody have an opinion on that?

Martin Shelby

11:07:06AM Second readings.

Bill Carlson

11:07:08AM Yeah, if theres no objection, nobody to object in the audience, then they move all of them in second reading with one vote.

Martin Shelby

11:07:15AM Im not familiar with that. Ill inquire and report back to Council. Mind you, if they are for second readings and they are noticed and advertised public hearings, there is a process thats involved. Theres due process rights.

Bill Carlson

11:07:31AM We can talk about that later. I wanted to bring it up in front of everybody.

Lynn Hurtak

11:07:38AM I would like to hear an answer.

Martin Shelby

11:07:39AM Ill get you one. Thank you.

Lynn Hurtak

11:07:42AM Would you like to make a motion to have him come back at a future date just so we have it -- maybe under old business?

Martin Shelby

11:07:52AM New Business.

Lynn Hurtak

11:07:53AM Were making it new business.

Bill Carlson

11:07:54AM Motion to have the City Council Attorney return on whatever date is available --

Alan Clendenin

11:07:59AM Before we have it spiral out of control, motion from Councilman Carlson, second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it.

Lynn Hurtak

11:08:07AM June 4 is the next.

Alan Clendenin

11:08:10AM Mr. Shelby, consider that a job assignment. Councilman Viera, did you want to say something? We have now opened up the public hearings, the 10 and 10:30. First hearing is non-quasi-judicial. Item 92. Who is presenting?

11:08:36AM Yes, sir. Thats a lot quicker than we thought. Good morning again. Mike Perry, deputy chief financial officer. Im joined by Brad Baird and McLane Evans. I just e-mailed Mr. Hamilton to be available about 11:30. But well proceed. This is our second time before you. Weve briefed you individually on the wastewater and wastewater capacity fees. What is the will of council? Do you want me to go through the presentation again or do you want to take a vote?

11:09:11AM Does Council have any questions on item number 92? Councilman Carlson, would you like to read 92?

Martin Shelby

11:09:23AM Was there public comment?

Alan Clendenin

11:09:26AM Anybody in the public wishing to speak to item 92? Motion to close from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Miranda. All in favor say aye. Ayes have it.

Bill Carlson

11:09:36AM Move 92, file e2026-8, CH 26, ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption, an ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, amending City of Tampa Code of Ordinances chapter 26, article 1, section 26-31, utility rates, fees, and charges and section 26-37, water capacity fee; by increasing the water and wastewater capacity fees; by removing conflicting and outdated portions of section 26-31, utility rates, fees and charges; by repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for severability; providing an effective date.

Alan Clendenin

11:10:14AM Thank you. We have a motion from Councilman Carlson. A second from Councilman Viera. Please record your vote.

Charlie Miranda

11:10:19AM Before I vote, I want to tell the public, tomorrow -- months ahead, everybody can catch up and understand what were doing.

Alan Clendenin

11:10:28AM Thank you. Please record your vote.

The Clerk

11:10:33AM Motion carried unanimously.

Alan Clendenin

11:10:35AM Thank you so much. We are now moving on to our quasi-judicial procedures. If you are here to speak to any of the next hearings, please stand, raise your right hand and be sworn in by our Clerk. [Oath administered]

11:11:02AM Okay. Here we go. Item number 93.

Christopher Demanche

11:11:10AM Good morning, City Council. Christopher Demanche with Development Coordination. Agenda item 93 is rez 26-06. This is a request to rezone property located at 4420 West Carmen Street. The request is to rezone from RS 50 to planned development for residential single-family attached uses. Revisions have been completed and certified plans have been submitted to the clerks office. Im available for any questions.

Alan Clendenin

11:11:33AM Thank you. Just for the public record, youll see that I was absent at the next few hearings. I have watched the public hearings and reviewed the records and im prepared to vote. Thank you.

Charlie Miranda

11:11:44AM So have I, mr. Chairman, item number 93.

Naya Young

11:11:47AM So am I for item 94.

Alan Clendenin

11:11:50AM Very good. Were all prepared and ready to vote. That was it, Mr. Christopher?

Christopher Demanche

11:11:58AM That is it.

Alan Clendenin

11:11:59AM Is there an Applicant? Anybody In The Audience? Okay. Anybody in the public wishing to speak to item 93?

11:12:15AM Hold on.

Steve Michelini

11:12:17AM I dont have anything else to say. Respectfully request your approval.

Alan Clendenin

11:12:21AM Is there anybody in the public wishing to speak to item 93? Motion to close? Motion to close from Councilman Viera and second from Councilman Miranda. Carroll Ann, did you want to speak? No. Okay. All in favor to close, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Councilman Viera.

Luis Viera

11:12:39AM Yes, sir. I move an ordinance presented for second reading and adoption, an ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4420 West Carmen Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1, from zoning district classification RS 50, residential, single-family, to PD, planned development, residential, single-family, attached; providing an effective date.

Alan Clendenin

11:13:01AM We have a motion from Councilman Viera. We have a second from Councilman Maniscalco. Please record your vote.

The Clerk

11:13:13AM Motion carried with Clendenin and Hurtak voting no.

Alan Clendenin

11:13:16AM Very good. Item number 94.

Christopher Demanche

11:13:20AM Thank you again. For the record, Christopher Demanche, Development Coordination. Agenda item 94 is rez 25-77. This is a rezoning request for property located at 301 and 305 South Macdill Avenue. The request is to rezone from planned development to planned development for Medical Office and personal services uses. Revisions have been completed. And certified plans have been submitted to the clerks office. I am available for any questions.

Alan Clendenin

11:13:45AM Any questions for staff? Hearing none. Applicant?

Steve Michelini

11:13:48AM Respectfully request your approval. Steve Michelini, representing the petitioner.

Alan Clendenin

11:13:52AM Thank you. Anybody in the public wishing to speak to item 94 we have a motion to close from Councilman Miranda. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Councilwoman Hurtak. Sorry. Councilwoman Young.

Naya Young

11:14:06AM Agenda item 94, file rez 25-77, ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption. An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 301 and 305 South Macdill Avenue in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1 from zoning district classification PD planned development to PD planned development, Medical Office, Personal Services, providing an effective date.

Alan Clendenin

11:14:31AM Motion from Councilwoman Young, second from Councilman Miranda. Please record your vote.

The Clerk

11:14:42AM Motion carried unanimously.

Alan Clendenin

11:14:43AM Thank you. Item 95.

Christopher Demanche

11:14:47AM For the record, Christopher Demanche, Development Coordination. Agenda item 95 is rez 25-115. This item is rezoning request for property located at 3724 West San Pedro Street and 3717 Obispo Street. The request is to rezone from RS 50 and planned development to planned development for business professional office and Medical Office uses. I do want to note that at first reading, Council did provide direction for the applicant to update the site plan by requiring a SIX foot masonry wall along the east boundary of lots one and two. This has resulted in the removal of waiver number two. Waiver two as previously requested would have required a 15-foot landscape buffer and a 6-foot pvc fence. So they are still meeting the 15-foot width requirement but now we do have that 6-foot masonry wall along the entirety of the eastern boundary. Aside from that, revisions have been completed and certified plans have been submitted to the clerks office. Im available for any questions.

Alan Clendenin

11:15:52AM Councilman Miranda, did you have questions.

Charlie Miranda

11:15:54AM No, sir. Im sorry.

Alan Clendenin

11:15:56AM Anybody have questions? Hearing none, Applicant.

Steve Michelini

11:15:58AM Steve Michelini, representing the petitioner. We made the corrections that were requested by Council and its been certified by staff. We respectfully request your approval.

Alan Clendenin

11:16:08AM Anybody in the public wishing to speak to item 95? Hearing none, can I get a motion to close? Motion to close from Councilman Maniscalco, second by Miranda. All in favor, aye. Ayes have it. Please record your vote.

Lynn Hurtak

11:16:20AM File rez 25-115, ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption, an ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 3724 West San Pedro Street and 3717 Obispo Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1 from zoning district classifications RS 50, residential, single-family, and PD, planned development to PD planned development, Business Professional Office, Medical Office, providing an effective date.

Alan Clendenin

11:16:51AM We have a motion from Councilwoman Hurtak. A second from Councilman Maniscalco. Please record your vote.

The Clerk

11:17:06AM Motion carried with Miranda voting no.

Alan Clendenin

11:17:09AM Very good. Thank you so much. Im sure -- I think Guido is the only one who can relate. I had no sleep.

Guido Maniscalco

11:17:19AM I slept five hours.

Alan Clendenin

11:17:22AM I think You are the only one who can understand all the stuff happening this morning, how tough it is to sleep the night before.

Guido Maniscalco

11:17:29AM Im used to it.

Alan Clendenin

11:17:30AM Very good. We are on item 95. Its my understanding -- sorry, 96. Its my understanding that a whole bunch of people walked in. If you are here to speak to any of these public hearings, could you stand and raise your right hand and be sworn in by our Clerk? [Oath administered]

11:18:02AM Very good. Staff.

Christopher Demanche

11:18:04AM For the record, Christopher Demanche, Development Coordination. Agenda item 96 is rez 26-09. This is a rezoning request for property located at 3415 West Harbor View Avenue. The request is rezone from RS 60 to RS 50. This is a euclidean rezoning so theres no site plan associated with the request. I am available for any questions.

Alan Clendenin

11:18:25AM Council have any questions? Hearing none, Applicant?

Steve Michelini

11:18:29AM Steve Michelini representing the Petitioner. Council May recall that this property is a corner property at harbor view and himes.

Alan Clendenin

11:18:42AM Is that on the wolf? Cttv -- there we go. Put it on the public as well? Thank you.

Steve Michelini

11:18:52AM There was a little discussion about the fact that this is surrounded by properties that are already developed in 50-foot lots. This is not an introduction of a new zoning classification. It is a new zoning classification but recognizing the development pattern thats immediately in the area. This is the subject property. The original plat was platted at 50 and 53-foot lots. And the development area around here is all conforming to what were proposing. I would respectfully request your approval and happy to answer any questions.

Alan Clendenin

11:19:31AM Council have any questions of the applicant? Hearing none, is there anybody in the public that wishes to speak to item number 96? If You wish to speak to item 96, if You would stand against the wall to the left or to your right. Ill call You up one at a time. If You are not familiar with Council procedures, when You get to the podium, start with your name and then youll have three minutes. The lights will go green when You start, when You have 30 seconds left, they will go yellow. When You are done with your three minutes, it is red and thats when You have to stop talking. Sir, You can come to the podium. Start with your name and then You have three minutes.

11:20:10AM You May, yes.

Martin Shelby

11:20:13AM Thank you. Tom Connelly. Im from Virginia Park. Tampa City Code mandates and requires review procedure section 27-138 and subparagraph 3 listing the required actions of the reviewing Staff authority. To evaluate the impact of the proposed development upon public improvements surrounding uses and zoning patterns. It does this by complying with section 27-11 on the overhead. Creation of new lot. It requires it to examine the existing lot development orientation and historical precedent pattern of parcel configuration in the neighborhood in a radius of 1320 feet. Council Member Hurtak did not adhere to this mandatory requirement. She instead developed and implemented an arbitrary block face area for consideration instead of the mandated 1320 feet. She stated on the record, I quote, I will say something about this one because this is going to be unusual for me. This block very clearly on that side Of The Street has a 50 to 53-foot lot. So I am going to support this because this is only this side of the block. If it was the other side, I would not agree, end quote. Nowhere in the city code does it grant the authority to make a new standard for review. Nowhere in the code does it state Council can make its own criteria for decisions. The reason the code states 1320 is so that spot zoning will not occur and alter the precedent pattern upon which Council and Staff must make their determination. The rezoning Staff report unequivocally states on page 3 that Staff finds the proposed request to be inconsistent with -- in the overall study area. Finding the petition consistent is not supported if the required study area is used to evaluate. You can only find it consistent if Council ignores the city code requirement to use 1320 feet. Council and the attorneys previously stated words to the effect that each petition must stand on its own and previous decisions cannot play a part in this decision. However, when spot zoning is allowed in contravention of the required ordinances it does affect the precedent pattern when subsequent petitions come before Staff and Council. City Council is bound by its duty in subparagraph five, City Council shall make a determination with regard to the appropriateness of the site plan zoning district for the particular site involved with regard to compliance with the applicable regulations. I posit the Council did not make a determination with regard to section 27-11 requiring the 1320-foot study area. It should uphold rezoning staffs finding of inconsistent and cite sections 27-136, 16 as reasons in addition to the inconsistent finding by Staff. It is also not in accord with lu policy 9.3.8. Facts matter. And the facts show that the required area, 1320-foot shows that 57% of the parcels are developed with the width of 60-foot or greater. Council members need to correct the mistake they made when voting to allow this rezoning petition to proceed. The only remedy at this point is to vote to deny this petition at this reading. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

11:23:41AM Thank you, sir. Carroll Ann.

Martin Shelby

11:24:00AM Ms. Bennett has a speaker waiver form. Three names. Tarah Bluma. Thank you. Katrina Bertoldi. Thank you. Lindy Ellot. Three names, three additional minutes for a total of 6.

Alan Clendenin

11:24:23AM Thank you, Carroll Ann. Please start with your name and youll have SIX minutes. Mr. Connelly and I were unavailable for first reading, but today were here with new evidence. Council is strictly limited in what you can consider for this rezoning. At first reading, there was a misunderstanding. Council members approved this based on lot sizes on one side of the block, stating that if it were on the other side, they would deny it. The Code refers to one side as the block face. This reasoning is not allowed. While block face can sometimes be considered for some things, this is not one of them. Here is the list of block face references in The Code. None of these apply to rezoning. Most apply to setbacks and places like Seminole Heights. That is why Staff found this inconsistent, block face doesnt apply. The Code is explicit. You must consider the 1320-foot radius, not just the block face or even the whole block. The Code states this not once, not twice, but three times for emphasis. The Code requires you to assess the entire area, not a narrow view. A neighborhood is more than a single block face or even a whole block. Its essential to see the broad context just as you experience the whole neighborhood When You Drive, walk, or bike through it, not just one side of one block. The Code is huge so the mistake is understandable. But Staff analyzed this using the requirements of The Code. That is why they found it inconsistent. Mr. Connelly and I analyzed lot split since 2017 back when Gloria Moreda was department head and Abbye Feeley was a planner, they said the development pattern is the majority. Gloria said in the '50s and the '80s, the City zoned neighborhoods based on the existing development patterns. They counted the lots and if most lots were large, the area was zoned accordingly. The Code requires analysis of the existing development pattern within a 1320-foot radius. The majority of those lots are large. So rezoning to smaller lots is inconsistent and violates section 27-11. The Code does not allow you to consider how it was platted a hundred years ago. It rigidly specifically requires Staff and Council to analyze how it was actually developed in the 1320-foot radius. The development pattern is the majority. This majority is larger lots. Thats why its inconsistent. Staff analyzed this rezoning following those requirements. They found is violates The Code, and they found it violates the Comp Plan and they found it inconsistent. Tampa Comp Plan policy lu 9.3.8 Was cited by Staff because it requires, quote, you assess the negative impacts on the development pattern and the character of the neighborhood. I am presenting new evidence that this rezoning will have a negative impact on both. If you make this large lot into two smaller lots, you alter the development pattern and the percentages. You impact future Staff findings and rezonings. You will create a domino effect. Every large lot could then be split. You are not deciding one rezoning. You are changing the development pattern. You change the percentages. You change future Staff findings. It a change you have no control over. The development pattern has also been 30-foot setbacks. If you approve this, that pattern will change by 10 feet and when other large lots fall like dominoes, they will have setbacks of only 20 feet. I would like to point out there is a grand live oak and some specimen live oaks on the lot. Approving the smaller lots puts them at greater risk, maximizing the profit on smaller lots means cutting down the trees so they can build as big as possible and probably build two pools instead of one. Larger lot makes it easier to reconfigure around them and give the trees a fighting chance. At the candidate forum at the Garden Club, many of you said South Tampa is full. In the past, I have shown you the videos and data from David Hey and Stephen Benson's presentation showing South Tampa had the highest growth rate in the City. Here is new data from the citys own department. District 4 is the most densely populated district in the City. Adding more residents to evacuation zones is a life-threatening impact. More families under mandatory evacuation is the last thing this City needs. There is no benefit to the community to increase the density in the already most densely populated section of the City, full, City that has most flooding, the City mandatorily evacuated on a regular basis. It only benefits two People. The People who make a little more money selling the lot and the Builder who will make a little more money building two houses. The Comp Plan says growth should be directed away from South Tampa due to its geographic environmental and transit obstacles and growth should be directed toward areas where People can Shelter In Place, where the jobs are, and where transit is easiest. Resources are finite. Theres not unlimited amounts of money. Continue development in South Tampa leaves less financial resources for investment elsewhere. Elsewhere where People are begging for investment in their communities. Use this new evidence, follow The Code, follow the Comp Plan, uphold the Staff report, and deny this rezoning. Thank you.

11:30:09AM Thank you. Next Speaker, please.

11:30:26AM Drop it on there and it automatically will come on. Put it back down. On the very, very top, tip, tiptop, there is a little wheel. You can zoom out so we can see the whole thing.

Martin Shelby

11:30:43AM There are SIX names on the speaker waiver form. Matt Levine. Thank you. Matt Howell. Thank you. Jamie Henneman. Say that correctly? Okay. Thank you. Melissa Whitney. Thank you. Brian Whitney. Thank you. And Meaghan Tyler. Thank you. SIX names for a total of nine minutes.

Alan Clendenin

11:31:10AM Thank you. Start with your name. Youll have nine minutes. West Harbor View Avenue. I was one of the two people present at the first reading and admittedly I was not prepared at all and did not understand this. I come today with new information, pertinent information that I hope Council will consider. The first thing I want to talk about is the first reading, because it appeared from my perspective that the Petitioner and the Property Owner really pushed an inaccurate narrative that this is area of home majority 50-foot lots. For example, Property Owner, all 50-foot, Been That Way forever, all 50-foot. Petitioner statement, look at all the 50-foot lots in here. 50, 53, 50-foot lots. Looking Down The Street on harbor view. 50-foot lots. Not big lots. Councilwoman Hurtak I think relied on this inaccurate information when making her decision to vote in favor of the rezoning looking at those 50-foot lots. I really want to go deep into the numbers so that Council has the actual breakdown of the numbers. I went through the property appraiser website and tried to actually put the lot sizes on here for you all to review. But first, the vast majority of the homes is greater than 60-foot. 57 percent is 60-foot or greater. 14% of the homes are between 55 and 59 feet. That means that 71 percent of the homes are either 60 feet or greater or close to 60 feet. Thats 71 percent. Even looking down harbor view, you can see we have 55, 55, 58, 75, 75, 75, 102, that random little early of RS 50, 109, 80, 74, 57, 57, 57, they are not even 50-foot lots. And then going down himes, Our Busy Road right here, all the homes south are greater than 75-foot lots. In fact, its only 18 percent. So the vast minority of these homes that are 50-foot homes, and I think that these numbers give further weight to staffs finding of inconsistency. I know Tom and Carroll Ann went over the code, but looking at just those three 50-foot houses on one side of the lot is looking at only .009 Percent of what Tampa code requires. My next point is Bayshore beautiful. The City Council precedent seems to always give deference to that finding of inconsistency. I researched on accela, researching rezoning requests And Then Street By Street in Bayshore beautiful and found five rezoning requests. City Staff found those inconsistent with the development pattern. And all three times the City Council denied those rezoning requests. I found two, Lin Wood and Oak Heller where City Staff found those consistent with the development pattern and City Council approved those rezoning requests. City Council here has hundred percent track record of following the City Staff Council recommendation and code In Bayshore Boulevard. I would ask that they do that here. Next point is character of the neighborhood because this is a huge change in setbacks they want. Its much worse than I thought before when I was thinking it was 25, 20. Look at original plats -- or original plats on the surveys, you can see here that we have 30-foot building setbacks. This isnt a 25-foot setback issue. My house next door is actually further than 30 feet back. Were about 34 feet back. I think this is part of the reason really why I said before our neighborhood feels so open and airy. It is these big setbacks. Petitioner is asking you to give them special treatment to be the only homes in this area with 20 feet setbacks. That is them building their house 14 feet closer To The Road than my house next door. At least 10 feet closer To The Road than all the houses nearby. I just really to me this is the most important point so I really want to belabor this. You can see here, this is me in my driveway. This is the front of the property right now. This is My Husband and I taking a measuring tape to ten foot and him standing there. This is how far out they will be able to build their homes from where it is currently located. Right now, its a one story house but they will build a two-story house. We are going to be, literally Myself and neighbors sitting on our porch where we used to see the YMCA pool and looking at a wall of house. The thought of that is outrageous to me. I really hope City Council pays attention to that specific point. Next issue is the increase in flooding due to poor drainage has become a real concern in this area. It might not have been historically, but in the last couple of years, it really has Become That Way. Here is Hillsborough County's FEMA flood map. You can see that now areas of Bayshore beautiful down harbor view and down himes have moved into that .2% Annual chance flood hazard in a coastal zone. Here is a close-up where you can see right here where this property is, right along himes where that is the case. Here is data From First Street which I know a lot of local governments use. Zillow uses it. This was updated after milton. You can see there was flooding in Bayshore beautiful. There were homes in this area that flooded after hurricane milton. And here is a close-up again. You can see himes, harbor view, right where this property is located where its becoming a problem. Lastly, even with the rainstorms, its also becoming an issue. I had saved in my phone because I was shocked when I saw it. This is where a City Of Tampa police officer actually reported on our City Of Tampa flood map that we all rely on, that that area, wallcraft and himes, right next to this property was flooded and almost impassable after a rainstorm. We should not be putting density. Should not have two houses affecting the drainage we desperately need. My next point, South Tampa does not need more population density. This really is a slippery slope situation. I want to start, I think, with a great quote from Councilperson Clendenin from the euclid rezoning that I just talked about where he talks about South Tampa being full, being empathetic with the Homeowner, in that case, there was 53% of lots that were 60-foot or greater. In our case, 57%. Talks about the character of the neighborhood not wanting to push it in additional density, that is a slippery slope and this absolutely goes against what City Council has stood for. Councilperson Maniscalco agreed with that. The reason why this is so important in our area is because in the small little area of Bayshore beautiful, there are 21 other lots that are a hundred feet or greater. That is 21 other lots that could be split. And when you look at these lots, just like ours, they are all surrounded by smaller lots because that is the development pattern of our neighborhood. This Is The Way it needs to be kept. But what I really started thinking about, and I think Carroll Ann touched on this, too, is okay, you take away one one-hundred foot lot for two 50-foot lots. Very, very soon the percentages are going to change, and then Tampa City Staff, they are going to have to start finding all these zoning requests consistent. And then theres absolutely nothing any of us can do. Its a slam-dunk for these Developers to come in and split the lots. I know thats not what Council wants. Thats not what the neighbors want. Definitely not making it easier for the Developers to get these lots split. Of course, the current Tampa comprehensive plan calling South Tampa an area of stability. Really my last point is Petitioner for them its all about profit. We know that in every case, but in this case, its really about the profit because here is a tax where we ask the Property Owner what they were asking for the plot of land. $950000. Almost a million dollars that they were asking for this lot of land, and then we asked to a Homeowner, and to a developer. Imagine how much house these Developers are going to have to build when they are buying a lot of land for that much. The variance, waivers, build up to the 20-foot lot line. Single-family wanting to buy on the big lots can make a big beautiful home with the yard are priced out because these Developers are always going to offer more. And theres just no hardship in the situation. Theres no hardship to the Petitioner, because we know theres going to be a huge, huge beautiful house there. Just the difference between an exorbitant amount of profit and enormous amount of profit. And then versus what matters to the South Tampa voters and constituents. I know you hear it all the time. But the overbuilding, the drainage, the flooding, the character of the neighborhood, the strain on infrastructure. I never come to City Council before this. I didnt really think getting involved in local government was fruitful. Im glad im here. Now that ive been watching City Council meetings, I appreciate that you do care and do listen to us. This is what we look to our elected officials for. I just dont see any justification for prioritizing the profit of the Developers in our neighborhoods. Huge beautiful city, plenty of places that seem to want this development. Density really should be pushed elsewhere. There are many residents who wanted to be here today. I hope you got a lot of e-mails. I think someone is going to read from some of those later today. I really appreciate your time and for listening to us. I hope this was helpful. Thank you.

11:39:56AM Thank you very much.

Martin Shelby

11:39:58AM Ms. Levine, question, Martin Shelby, City Council attorney, did you want any of those documents into the record? Does it matter?

11:40:09AM They are on the screen. Let me put Them back in order.

Alan Clendenin

11:40:25AM Hand to the Attorney and hell make sure its in the record. Thank you very much. Next speaker, please. Start with your name. How are you guys today? Im here today representing the Bayshore Beautiful Neighborhood Association Board Of Directors, of which im a member. Nine years ago when my husband and I retired from the air force, for the first time in 36 years, we had a choice of where we wanted to live. We chose Tampa. A Tampa stationed in 15 years before. We fell in love with it. When we drove the Bayshore beautiful looking for a home, we fell in love again. With the mature oak trees shading the streets, the larger lots and eclectic blend of small and larger homes, most of which fit the lot and the character of our neighborhood. We bought a house on a beautiful tree-lined Street. Now the character of the neighborhood has changed. Larger lots are disappearing as Builders buy them and split them into smaller ones. Two houses or more appear where only one was before. Grand oaks are slaughtered for no reason other than they are In The Way of the Builders vision of the home, which more often than not does not fit in with the surrounding homes in the neighborhood. This benefits the Builder, not our residents nor the future homeowner. This has to stop. It should be one lot, one house, no more of this Edge-To-Edge building. Our beautiful neighborhood is losing its appeal and its safety. We need smaller homes on bigger lots for greenspace, for beauty, not bigger homes on smaller lots to feed Builder greed. The Builder does not live in our neighborhood. He does not see the future impact of the actions. Quite frankly, nor do you all as you continue to approve these lot splits and Edge-To-Edge buildings. It is -- if a lot is plotted for two homes where one was before, that doesnt mean it should automatically become two homes when the older home is torn down. This causes multiple issues. Edge to edge lot building. More homes fewer before increases hard scape which increases flooding. We now have flooding in areas as was shown before that have never before flooded because theres Simply No Place for the water to go. Concrete isnt thirsty, like grass and trees. Traffic, our narrow streets cannot support the traffic and parking for more homes and residents, nor can IT support the construction traffic building multiple homes where one was before. Theres No Place for them to safely park that does not block our sight lines. And were the ones affected by this. Driveways, the lot at the corner of harbor view and himes is on the corner of a Busy Street. Where are two driveways going to go? Two cannot be safely placed on harbor view due to cars needing to exit and enter On The Road. Sight lines blocked by large Edge-To-Edge homes and traffic moves too rapidly for driveways to be on himes. All the issues noted before and yet you all continue to approve these special cases in rezoning despite the opposition of the people who actually live here. We know our neighborhood. We Know Our Street and the traffic patterns. Please, the Builders do not live here. They dont understand the neighborhood. Ladies and gentlemen, were called Bayshore beautiful for a reason.

11:43:44AM Thank you very much. Thank you and Your Husband for your service. Thank you.

11:43:47AM Next speaker, please. Jacqueline Despande. Here to address the proposed rezoning of 3415 West Harbor View. I wish I didnt have to do this. Public speaking is not my favorite. However this issue is important to the residents of South Tampa And Bayshore Boulevard. To some, splitting the lot May not seem as simple. Like a one-time zoning issue. However not that simple. Approving this request is setting a precedent for the surrounding area. Builders and Developers will continue to -- will point to 3415 West Harbor View as justification for future lot splits in an effort to maximize profits at the expense of the people who live and work in these neighborhoods. South Tampa is already feeling the strain of overcrowded schools, severe traffic Congestion And Street flooding after heavy rainstorms, allowing more unchecked growth will only worsen the problem for everyone. My child currently attends local elementary school zoned for the neighborhood and weve been a part of the school community for more than four years. During that time, ive seen firsthand how overcrowded the school has become and how theres no realistic ability for it to expand. There are no plans to build another elementary school to relieve the growing student population. Im deeply concerned about the quality of education in our South Tampa schools as growth continues unchecked. Developers continue to maximize profits by splitting the lots, increasing density, yet our schools have not kept pace. They simply cannot accommodate more students. The same concern applies to the local middle school and high school. Homes continue to be built, but the strain placed on schools is inadequately considered in the planning process. Then there is the Issue Of Street flooding that many others have addressed. The amount of standing water on South Tampa streets after a rainstorm should concern everyone. Stormwater drainage systems already struggling to keep up and we saw what happened in our neighborhood during hurricanes helene and milton. Homes flooded. Not only from storm surge, but just from rainwater with nowhere to go. By -- Builders reduce the amount of permeable ground available to absorb the rainfall. The less soil there is to absorb water, The More Street flooding we will experience. This is a direct connection between overdevelopment and flooding. If water has nowhere to go, it ends up in peoples homes. Its really that simple. ID like to address the argument that projects like this will help solve the affordable housing crisis, while increasing the housing supply May help affordability in some other parts of the country, that is simply not the reality in South Tampa. This lot, which currently contains a modest ranch home, is listed for approximately 925 or 950 thousand. If that lot is split, the newly constructed homes will likely sell for more than $1 million each, which is supported by current market data. Building luxury homes does not create affordable housing. It increases the profits for the Developers, which brings me to my final point. I havent really heard a legitimate reason why this lot needs to be split. 3415 West Harbor View, will be made an exception to the current --

11:46:56AM Thank you very much. Thank you so much. Next speaker, please. My name is Bonnie Dabol. I live in Bayshore Beautiful. I know from talking to many of my neighbors this is an important issue and many of the neighbors couldnt be here today. I also know that several of those neighbors sent in e-mails. I thought I would use my time to read from some of the e-mails to give the people who couldnt be here or at least some of them a voice. In one of the e-mails from a neighbor of Bayshore Beautiful, she said sometimes lot splits are not a big deal. This is not one of those exceptions. This lot is not an appropriate size for two homes and needs to remain zoned for one house and has beautiful oaks in the backyard that need space and which also should be protected as they absorb thousands of gallons of water. The two driveways that would have to be built would be in a dangerous location right off of himes. Please, we are not crazy. Drive by and see it yourself. This is one of the most egregious rezone lot splits I have ever seen. Another neighbor wrote, I encourage you to vote no for several reasons, including the overcrowding of our public services, including schools and hospitals, damages caused to the natural canopy in our neighborhood, and additional traffic jeopardizing our childrens safety and the natural repercussions from stormwater runoff during hurricane season. Another one of my neighbors wrote, we suffered flooding from milton in this area due to increased density of larger footprint homes reducing lot permeation. In the five years we have lived here, we have seen homes go up and streets flood that never flooded before because theres no land to absorb the rainwater runoff. This is from another neighbor. I ask you to vote no because of my ongoing concerns about too high density and complete lack of infrastructure in South Tampa. The City Council continues to allow lot splitting has caused flooding due to lack of saturation from limited greenspace on these split lots and poor drainage due to increased runoff. Another neighbor, this drastically changes the local infrastructure needs, contributes to flooding with more impermeable surfaces and chips away at the character of our beloved neighborhood and critically, these developers just keep taking down our valuable tree canopy and simply paying the fines. From another neighbor, thank you for Councilman Carlson and Maniscalco for voting no during the previous review. I encourage the rest of the council to reconsider their votes. This is just a handful of the comments that ive heard personally from talking to my neighbors, from people that have wrote in encouraging you to vote no. And I echo those concerns, and I encourage vote no.

11:50:09AM Anybody else in the public who wishes to speak to this item? Hearing none, Applicant, rebuttal.

Steve Michelini

11:50:21AM Council, first of all, this does not increase density. R-10 is what the density is, whether you have -- excuse me. I dont laugh at them.

Alan Clendenin

11:50:34AM Just fyi, a lot of people are new. The audience just sits and listen so we give respect to everybody regardless of side at the podium so that we can hear them. Also, when you guys make noise back there, the acoustics are so good, it drowns out everything happening up here. Thank you so much. Go ahead, Steve. Density. It is consistent even according to the Planning Commission analysis. R-10 is allowed for this to occur. Ive heard a lot about stormwater and increasing the flooding and all that. There is no waiver for stormwater requirements. None. So any house that was built before 1987 has no stormwater retention, no stormwater treatment whatsoever. Anything built after 1987 must comply with the stormwater requirements, which means if you have a newer home, you have stormwater treatment. If you have an older home, you dont. Talking about infrastructure. Every new project is required to analyze the existing storm system, the sewer system, the water system, as well as transportation. And if they are required to have improvements, they must make them. There is no exception to that. Trees are not the issue. Whatever the cost to the land is not the issue. School System has increased. They have quadrupled the impact fee on schools. So every individual property development must pay, I think the fee is up to 4,000, $5,000 per structure. When we talked about developers, the gentleman that came with their mothers home, this was not a developer that came in. Were talking about all of those are 53-foot lots. We talked about what surrounds it. And the 1350 feet standard is one of the standards. The other one was block face. And what is the development pattern on that block? Now, they have gone back and forth regarding how thats done. Gave you this map here that showed you the subject property as well as all behind them were 53-foot lots. All next to them were 53-foot lots, and the subject property was right here. It sits on the corner, so that corner lot will have exceptional setbacks because it sits on the corner. These lots have already been developed separately. This one has -- these other ones have. As I showed you, all of those directly behind it are 50-foot lots. This is what is characterized in the neighborhood. Thats what is there. I cant change that. And thats why we came forward and asked for a consideration for a change to RS 50. These projects are supposed to stand alone, and I understand if this were in the interior of Bayshore beautiful. I can understand that. This is on the corner on the outside. This is actually the remaining corner, and its sandwiched in between other houses that are 53 feet wide. You cant waive anything -- they talked about trees. Thats all handled at the Development Services, if there is a grand tree there, it has to be protected. There are no exceptions to that unless another hearing and you go for a variance, and you ask for that. This is a stand-alone proposal. Were requesting consideration for that. We talk about living in the neighborhood. These Gentlemen testified that they were born and raised in the neighborhood. They came in. They were two brothers and told you that was their mothers house, and they -- she deceased and they were having to deal with how they were going to deal with that disposition of property. This is not a spot zoning. It recognizes an existing development pattern. The pattern is already there. This is a corner. The interior of this subdivision is different than these corner properties. And we are respectfully requesting consideration that this is not introducing a new development standard but rather it recognizes what is there. I would be happy to answer questions.

11:55:32AM Questions for the Applicant?

Martin Shelby

11:55:35AM Mr. Michelini, did you want those documents in the record? I dont know if they are already.

Steve Michelini

11:55:39AM Yeah, thats fine. Ill hand them to you in a second.

Alan Clendenin

11:55:43AM Motion to close from Councilwoman Hurtak. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor to close. Opposed? Ayes have it.

Lynn Hurtak

11:55:56AM Im going to speak first because a lot of the comments were directed to Me. And, You know, You dont get everything right every time. When looking at this, I did look at the block face. You all were right. I was wrong. You were right. I want to thank You for coming back and reminding Me of that. I mean, thats really all I can say. I didnt follow the rules and I should have followed the rules. And thats on Me. Yeah.

Alan Clendenin

11:56:41AM I wasnt here on the first one. I can tell you at that Garden Club meeting I was the one that coined the phrase South Tampa is full. I believed it then. I believe it now. There are certain exceptions that because Of The Way some property is developed that kind of pushes us in a position. This is not one of those. This is a really established wonderful neighborhood in South Tampa that the neighbors deserve quality, consistency, and predictability. The eclectic development of that neighborhood is what makes this neighborhood so cherished and so wonderful. I support and I think my fellow council folks -- we understand the City Of Tampa is growing. We support density where density belongs. South Tampa, as was pointed out, Has Absorbed Way more than their share of density. So we dont need to encourage that there. Were trying to put stuff in transportation corridors and areas. So this is just not one of those things. If we keep -- where are the trees going to go? We build minimum size lots. We are absolutely excluding the opportunity to ever reestablish any type of grand trees in South Tampa. So where we can preserve that, we should preserve that. The ability to be able to plant. Were struggling to find places to plant trees in the City Of Tampa. When we have established neighborhoods with these type of eclectic lot sizes, obviously there are lots in that neighborhood that probably cant put one in because of the older established houses. Larger lots, Beautiful Place. It adds to the quality of life for everybody, including the future person that will live on the redeveloped lot in an appropriately redeveloped home. So they are going to be able to enjoy that type of quality of life. I get it. I understand everybody wants to maximize the value of something. We all get it. But as the folks that sit up here and have to make the decisions, we have to balance the needs of all against the needs of maybe one. Sometimes that Goes One Way. Sometimes that goes the other. This is just not one of those. This is a no-brainer for me. This is a hard no. This is preserving one of our cherished neighborhoods and quality of life in the neighborhood. Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

11:58:59AM I agree with what my colleagues said. The idea of South Tampa as a whole is partly -- is full is partly from the overdevelopment of south of Gandy prior to the time we got on Council. The roads, there are only so many north-south roads and they are all busy and during storms when people are trying to evacuate, its impossible to get out. Happy to make a motion if you all want.

Alan Clendenin

11:59:20AM Councilwoman young wanted to speak first.

Naya Young

11:59:23AM I wanted to speak to it. Councilwoman Hurtak said sometimes we dont always get it right, getting different information. We try our best. I know it takes a lot to come out here and come to meetings. Thank you to The Community for coming out and giving us information.

Alan Clendenin

11:59:42AM Councilman Carlson, this is your district. Ill defer to you for the motion.

Charlie Miranda

11:59:46AM I just want to say, when you look at the block, certainly it meets the requirements for split look. When you look at the whole area, it does not. Thats all. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

11:59:55AM Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

11:59:57AM I voted no last time. Ill be consistent and vote no again. Ill make the motion and you all can add in if you think of something else, move to deny number 96, file rez 26-09, and cite 27-11 which talks about the 1320-foot radius and looking at the percentages and based on the feedback, the majority of the houses in the area are different than this. And then land use policy 9.3.8 Which says the City shall assess the potential positive and negative impacts of residential developments on the physical development pattern and the character of the surrounding area. And the evidence was presented this is different. Land use policy 9.5.1, Where it says that we need to protect low density single-family areas, meaning every area cant be large multifamily or denser. The land use policy 9.5.2 Maintain the character of single-family residential areas and the density characteristics, land use policy 9.5.4, Maintain the current density and character of the existing single-family areas. Protect areas of the lowest density of development, land use policy 13.2.6, Talks about maintaining the desired character of the neighborhood u land use objective 1.2, Talks about the natural environment and the sense of community identity which Chair Clendenin was just referring to. Land use policy 1.2.10, Ensure that redevelopment design of neighborhoods enhances the distinctive, natural, historic and cultural characteristics, which the evidence presented is the opposite on this. Land use policy 1.2.16 Promote physical environments of the highest quality which emphasize the special identity of each of the citys neighborhoods. Land use policies 18.14.10 And land use policy 18.14.2 Talk about conserving physical attributes that contribute to a neighborhoods desired character, also just a notation that theres no economic hardship here. The pattern of the neighborhood is replacing houses like this with more expensive houses, while still maintaining the single-family neighborhood -- anybody want to add something?

Alan Clendenin

12:02:22PM I think you hit it all. That was one of the best ones ive heard. We have a motion to deny from Councilman Carlson. A second from Councilwoman Hurtak. A yes means no. Roll call, please.

Luis Viera

12:02:38PM Yes.

Bill Carlson

12:02:40PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

12:02:42PM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

12:02:44PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

12:02:46PM Yes.

Naya Young

12:02:47PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

12:02:48PM Yes.

The Clerk

12:02:49PM The motion carried unanimously.

Steve Michelini

12:02:53PM Thank you for your consideration.

Alan Clendenin

12:02:53PM Thank you, Steve.

Luis Viera

12:02:56PM If I May, before -- I know we have two more items, after those, it is my intern gregs last day.

Alan Clendenin

12:03:08PM People are waiting. Do you want to do the next two?

Martin Shelby

12:03:15PM Next two and then lunch break?

Alan Clendenin

12:03:18PM Maybe next three. And then lunch break. 97.

Christopher Demanche

12:03:34PM Again, for the record, Christopher Demanche, Development Coordination. Item number 97 is rez 26-27. This is a rezoning request for property located at 3106 North Massachusetts Avenue 1/2. Request is to rezone from RS 50 to RM 18. This is a euclidean rezoning, so theres no site plan or elevations associated with the request. Im available for any questions.

Alan Clendenin

12:03:58PM Council have any questions? Hearing none, applicant? Matt Sienk. I am the petitioner and rep. Respectfully ask for the approval of the rezoning.

12:04:13PM Any questions? Hearing none, any public wishing to speak to item 97? Motion to close? Motion to close Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Miranda. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Councilman Maniscalco --

Lynn Hurtak

12:04:28PM I read 95.

Guido Maniscalco

12:04:38PM I have an ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption, an ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 3106 North Massachusetts Avenue 1/2 in the City of Tampa, Florida and more particularly described in section 1 from zoning district classifications RS 50, residential, single-family, to RM 18, residential, multifamily, providing an effective date.

Alan Clendenin

12:04:58PM Motion from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Miranda. Please record your vote.

The Clerk

12:05:05PM Motion carried unanimously.

Alan Clendenin

12:05:08PM Thank you. Number 98.

Christopher Demanche

12:05:11PM For the record, Christopher Demanche, Development Coordination, item number 98 is rez 26-03. This is a rezoning request for property located at 1307 West Lasalle Street. Its to rezone from RS 50 to planned development for residential single-family semi detached. Revisions are complete. Certified plans have been submitted to the clerks office. Im available for any questions.

Alan Clendenin

12:05:35PM Council have any questions? Hearing none, Applicant? From staff and appreciate the initial approval at first hearing. Im available for any questions. Thank you.

12:05:49PM Council have questions? Anybody in the public that wishes to speak to item number 98? Motion to close by Councilman Viera. Second by Maniscalco. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Councilman Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

12:06:03PM Item 98, file rez-26-03, ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption. An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 1307 West Lasalle Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1 from zoning district classification RS 50, residential, single-family, to PD, planned development, residential, single-family, semi detached, providing an effective date.

Alan Clendenin

12:06:25PM Motion from Councilman Miranda. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All in favor, aye. Please record your vote.

The Clerk

12:06:37PM Motion carried with Carlson voting no.

Alan Clendenin

12:06:41PM We have a motion to move the resolution associated with item 98 from Councilman Maniscalco, second from Councilman Miranda. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Lets move on to 99. Assistant City Attorney. Item 99 before you is a public meeting of the City Of Tampa's governing board at City Council to determine whether it is in the publics best interest for the city to utilize its own services, employees, and equipment to complete the utility loop water main replacement project. This is a requirement under chapter 255.20 Florida statutes. Anytime the city wishes to consider using its own employee services or equipment to conduct a capital improvement project that exceeds estimated cost of $300,000. During this public meeting, interested parties May provide public comment and qualified contractor or vendor who could have been awarded the project had it been competitively bid must be given reasonable opportunity to present evidence regarding the project and the accuracy of the citys estimated project cost. Proper notice of the public meeting was published in the Tampa Bay times on April 8, 2026. And the detailed itemization of each component of the estimated project cost and documentation of the calculation methodology was made available for public inspection at the city clerks office. In deciding whether or not it is in the publics interest for the City Of Tampa to perform the utility loop water main replacement project using its own services, employees, and equipment, City Council must consider the estimated cost of the full -- the project full accounting for all costs associated with performing and completing the work, including the itemizations required by statute such as employee compensation and benefits, equipment costs and maintenance, insurance costs, the cost of direct materials to be used in the construction of the project, including materials purchased by the city. Other direct costs, plus a factor of 20% for management, overhead and other indirect costs. The Water Department's estimated cost for this project is 260 -- sorry, $2,632,442. Again, since I messed that up so many times. $2632442.

12:09:08PM Numbers are hard. That includes -- thats why you go to law school and not medical school. So all of those factors that I listed according to statute are included in that number I gave you. Section 25520 Florida statutes also requires City Council to consider the accuracy of the estimated cost in light of any information that May be presented at this public meeting, and whether the project requires an increase in the number of government employees or an increase in capital expenditures for public facilities, equipment, or other capital assets as of the time of this meeting, no written comments have been received from the public. If after hearing public comment providing qualified contractors and vendors an opportunity to present evidence and considering the factors I just listed if City Council determines it is in the publics best interest for the city to utilize its own services, employees, and equipment to complete the utility loop water main replacement project, City Council May adopt the resolution memorializing this determination associated with the file number. Im available for comments. Additionally, Brad Baird, deputy administrator of infrastructure, and director of water Rory Jones is available.

12:10:21PM Anybody have questions for staff? Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

12:10:25PM Is there anything in the statute or in the city that determines what the cost would be of City Staff if we outsourced it? So the Water Department would most likely have to supervise the outsourced staff and then Contract Administration would have to observe it, is there a standard percentage we use of the cost of City Staff and Contract Administration on top of an outsource agreement?

Brad Baird

12:10:56PM Deputy Administrator Of Infrastructure. Yes, We have done that analysis, Councilman. We have taken the average of our contracts that were competitively bid, and the price that Ms. Evans just told you is 40% of those costs. So were saving 60% on those contracts.

Bill Carlson

12:11:20PM You mean the cost of Staff and contract administration supervising -- supervising an outside contract would be. The second question is, is there any opportunity cost of whatever these Staff would have been doing otherwise, presumably they have day jobs, what are they not doing that they would be doing? Do we have to pay extra for that?

Brad Baird

12:11:42PM These were staff ad specifically for construction projects two years ago, I believe, in the 2023 budget. And They have consistently showed those kinds of savings that I quoted. They are specifically to do construction work. They werent doing other work. They were hired for this purpose. Any other questions?

Alan Clendenin

12:12:11PM Is that it? Rory, did you want to say something?

Rory Jones

12:12:15PM I was going to weigh in on that. Really, by self-performing in-house, We dont need Contract Admin to inspect it. It frees up resources elsewhere. So those contractor costs dont include the additional resources that We would have to dedicate to inspection for that. Its a win-win for us.

Alan Clendenin

12:12:39PM Very good. Okay.

Charlie Miranda

12:12:43PM If I May, can I ask the Young Lady from the Legal Department to come back and state your name for the record.

12:12:50PM The reason I ask that, this young lady is departing us in a very short period of time. I just want to recognize her doing an outstanding job keeping Mr. Jones, Mr. Baird, Mr. Miranda in order on all water issues in the city. I want to say thank you so much for doing this. I know where youre going, youre getting a much better opportunity to be something much higher than you are today and you deserve it very much.

Alan Clendenin

12:13:12PM Somebody lock the doors. Thank you so much, Councilman Miranda and all of Council. It has been my honor and pleasure to serve the city and I really will miss it. Its about been wonderful. I will continue to live here as a citizen and be active and involved. I appreciate all the opportunities you all -- that I have gotten here. Youll still have the benefit of my services until June 1. So thank you.

12:13:40PM Motion to move the resolution? Public comment. Anybody in the public wishing to speak to this item? Hearing none, can I get a motion? Motion to close from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Viera. All in favor, aye. Motion from Councilman Miranda to move the resolution. A second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. I think we should move on and do item 100 before lunch and then our ceremonial thing after 100.

Ross Samons

12:14:24PM File VAC 25-10. Applicant is Rafael Crespo and Yunia Morales. Representative name is Stephen Michelini. The property address 3203 West Cordelia Street. This is a proposed vacating request to vacate the alleyway lying North Of Cordelia Street, South Of Ivy Street, East Of Lincoln Avenue, and West Of Matanzas Avenue. Some background, the vacating request, application was filed on March 11, 2025. This application was previously heard on July 17, 2025 and was denied. There was a motion to reconsider on July 30th, 2025 and that motion was to reschedule for February 5th of 2026. Thats been obviously continued until today. This right-of-way is currently unimproved. The right-of-way was created by subdivision plat. The existing right-of-way is approximately 6,080 square feet. This is the proposed vacating request in yellow. And the applicants property in red. This is the plat of the John H. Drew's first extension of the creation of the alley here. Dedication. This is the City Of Tampa atlas sheet showing block 69. Here is the applicants request to vacate block 69 alley. To also show previously vacated alleys around the community here. If you notice, theres about 12 to 14 blocks, and out of those 12, there are three still open.

Charlie Miranda

12:16:20PM Three that are still open.

Ross Samons

12:16:22PM Still are considered public right-of-way, the three of those are. This is an image looking east from North Lincoln Avenue. This is the approximate location of the alley looking west from Matanzas. And Staff objects to this vacating request. Easement reservations are required by wastewater, Frontier, Spectrum, and TECO, special conditions, natural resources, comply with chapter 27 with regards to tree preservation and site design for any improvements placed adjacent to trees in a vacated area. That concludes my presentation.

Alan Clendenin

12:17:04PM Councilman Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

12:17:05PM If I May ask, so You only have the pictures of the alley thats on today, You dont have the pictures of what You talked about, the ones open or closed?

Ross Samons

12:17:14PM Nono.

Charlie Miranda

12:17:15PM Are you saying all alleys are the same size there?

Ross Samons

12:17:19PM In the plat itself. I can bring the plat up.

Charlie Miranda

12:17:23PM Himes to Lincoln to Macdill. Those alleys run All The Way from one side to the other.

Ross Samons

12:17:28PM I dont know if you can really see, when I zoom in. Inside this plat of John H. Drew's, they are going to be similar in width, 10 feet.

Charlie Miranda

12:17:40PM What does already is mean?

Ross Samons

12:17:42PM Ten feet wide by the length of the block, however many lots there are.

Charlie Miranda

12:17:47PM All the lots From Columbus Drive to Tampa Bay Boulevard are approximately the same size?

Ross Samons

12:17:56PM Yeah, especially From Cordelia Street, the requested -- the applicants street north to Tampa, here from here to Tampa Bay Boulevard, yes. Thats correct.

Charlie Miranda

12:18:11PM I dont think so.

Ross Samons

12:18:13PM Whether it Looks That Way or not in the field, it Looks That Way legally on the plat.

Charlie Miranda

12:18:19PM Take you and the rest of a city on a tour, Columbus Drive, to see what is really there. Im not going to be argumentative, im saying they are not. If You Drive From Columbus Drive on macdill north, youre going to find that the alleys are SIX foot, eight foot, ten foot, and maybe larger, and some are open and some are closed. Some that are not open still have a fence around them all.

Alan Clendenin

12:18:42PM Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

12:18:43PM Can you speak to the reason Staff objects to the vacating?

Ross Samons

12:18:51PM Yes. I think Jonathan Scott May be available from Transportation. His were more land use policy objections and the other objection was wastewater. It was due to structures into the alley that they thought that May cover the line itself. There is a wastewater sewer line there. Those properties have since been cited and order given from the Magistrate to remove those.

Alan Clendenin

12:19:19PM Jonathan is online if you would like --

Ross Samons

12:19:22PM I want to speak kind of to the sewer line itself. I spoke with Jeff Hilton who made the objection. And to get some background on the line itself. Let me show you the image, aerial image. There is currently a manhole in this location and one approximately here in the center of the block. It feeds directly to Matanzas. But each one of the property owners benefit from that lot. We do have an easement Reservation In Place on the ordinance that would protect that line. And it has since been pvc line, that sewer line itself to make maintenance less maintenance in the future. If that makes sense.

Lynn Hurtak

12:20:24PM Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

12:20:25PM Jonathan, did you have something you wanted to add and have you been sworn? He doesnt have to be sworn in. Did you have something you wanted to add? Wasnt really a Public Benefit and they built stuff without permits. We follow the comp plan, encourages open alleys and greenways, et cetera. So that is the main objection that we had on this one.

12:21:00PM Can you state your name for the record, please.

12:21:04PM Thank you. Applicant, would you like --

Steve Michelini

12:21:10PM Like to speak to you? Yes. Steve Michelini. Representing the applicants here. This is one of the applicants here. Victor is there. He actually filed a petition. All of these folks are affected by the vacating and are here to support that The City vacate that alley. These properties, theres 14 out of 19 properties have some kind of encroachment on the alley. Most of these houses were built in the '50s, and the lots are only 98 feet deep. And so that greenspace became backyards. It became a lot of different things. This is the petitioners property here. There are fences. We sat down with the right-of-way staff, with Ross, and hes been very helpful in trying to figure out what the best thing to do would be. We discussed the possibility of filing an encroachment petition for each of them instead of vacating and then we ran into other issues that prevented us from doing that. This is the alley. Where you see the White fences, thats also the alley. Its all fenced off. We have sheds and things that can be moved easily. But the easement will protect The City in terms of repairs that are necessary for the wastewater line. When the Transportation Department objected, they cited a number of things like accessibility for garages. Its only ten feet wide. You couldnt use -- and there are no garages back here. You couldnt use it anyway. This is another picture of the alley, right in here. We hired a surveyor who went out and prepared a list of encroachments, and -- there is the list. They went from one end Of The Street to the other. This is the east end looking west. Its blocked off. This is the west end. And it basically goes around that one power pole. The codes indicate, and as Mr. Miranda pointed out, that they have to be usable and accessible. This never was. And if you are in the area, here is the map of all the different encroachments listed out. Weve sent that to Ross and right-of-way, and we looked at it, and weve exhausted all our administrative remedies, and we came up with the last possible remedy is to vacate. And then we still will have to go through the issue, theres code -- im not sure why they did this, but the Code Enforcement office was asked to go out, and they cited all of these people. Im going to have 14 or 15 code cases that ill have to straighten out if we are successful in getting the property -- the alley vacated. So were respectfully requesting the Council to vacate the alley so we can go on to step two, three, and four, which is the Code Enforcement cases, the structures that were built over the years without permits. We have a laundry list of things we have to clean up. These are all decent folks. This is not a wealthy neighborhood. They are All Working-Class Folks. If you could just stand up. All of these folks are the ones that are going to be affected by this, and ill have to meet with each one of them individually to straighten out the rest of this. I would be happy to answer any questions.

Lynn Hurtak

12:25:34PM That was going to be my question that I know They are still going to have to move things from that sewer line right-of-way.

Steve Michelini

12:25:42PM Well still have to fix that to the satisfaction of wastewater.

Lynn Hurtak

12:25:46PM Thank you. I appreciate that.

Alan Clendenin

12:25:47PM Any other questions? Anybody in the public wishing to speak to this item? Motion to close from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilwoman Hurtak. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? The ayes have it.

Lynn Hurtak

12:26:08PM File number vac-25-10, ordinance being presented for first reading consideration. An ordinance of the City Of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning the alleyway located North Of Cordelia Street, South Of Ivy Street, East Of Lincoln Avenue and West Of Matanzas Avenue within the plat of John H. Drew's first extension 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. And the reason I did read it is because theres just so much, the pattern in this neighborhood is the closing of the alleys. Only three left.

Steve Michelini

12:27:04PM I know You closed the hearing --

Alan Clendenin

12:27:06PM No, closed. Motion from Councilwoman Hurtak. Second from Councilman Viera. Roll call.

Guido Maniscalco

12:27:16PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

12:27:18PM Yes.

Naya Young

12:27:20PM Yes.

Luis Viera

12:27:21PM Yes.

Bill Carlson

12:27:22PM Yes.

Charlie Miranda

12:27:24PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

12:27:25PM Wow, this one pains me because I really dont want to. I think West Tampa alleys are cherished. Hearing from my fellow councilpersons and the audience, I will say yes. Thank you.

The Clerk

12:27:39PM Motion carried unanimously. Second reading and adoption will be held on June 4th, 2026 at 10:00 am. In City Council chambers, 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, third floor, Tampa, Florida, 33602.

Steve Michelini

12:27:53PM Thank you, Council. What I was going to say, there was a citywide program to vacate alleys like this that were underutilized starting in '87. And they were going systematically throughout the city, and they stopped that program when they ran out of money.

Alan Clendenin

12:28:09PM Weve got to fix the alley situation. Do an assessment, and figure out what to do with alleys.

Steve Michelini

12:28:14PM Anyway. I just wanted to let you know.

Alan Clendenin

12:28:16PM We need to have a strategic plan and understanding of what alleys are salvageable and which alleys arent and move forward on it. Weve concluded our regularly scheduled program up until lunch. Now We get special programming. I would like to recognize Councilman Luis Viera.

Luis Viera

12:28:32PM Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I would like to ask for Greg to come up, if you would, sir.

Alan Clendenin

12:28:44PM Can You sing or dance? You dont want to hear that.

Luis Viera

12:28:48PM Greg has been our intern in our office here at District 7 for some time. Greg ive gotten to know him. He is just a very wonderful young man. You are a good person. I can tell your parents did a great job on you. They really, really did. Im sure they continue to do. You have a wonderful Demeanor And Way about yourself. A lot of people, like, you could pass for a first-year prosecutor or first-year associate at banker lopez or something. You look like a lawyer. Thats a compliment, By The Way, and everything. Greg is a person with very good values. He is a hard worker, has a great future ahead of him. Hes originally from Colorado and goes to the University of South Florida. Its funny because were actually matching today which is kind of ironic. But if you know Greg, there is a lot about him. He has a very good social conscience. He cares a lot about people, human dignity, social justice. Very devout christian. Saying From St. Francis assisi, preach always and speak if you have to. Ive Seen The Way you treat people. I know it is because of your christian faith. You are a very good person. Greg attends at church, Mission Hill called now, so used to Be Temple Terrace baptist when I was a kid. I went there from preschool -- still there are there At Temple Terrace. I always like to give gifts to my interns who are here, and one of the things I got for Greg, because, again, hes got a good political values and also very good christian, and when I think of a person who is a good liberal and who is just a good person who is a very devout christian, I think of our 39th president Jimmy Carter from Georgia. To me, that is a great compliment to you because Jimmy Carter, a lot of people have different opinions of him as president but nobody can say anything bad about him, when he lost the presidency in 1980, he was a one-term president. Didnt seek to divide our country. Didnt seek to go political roughhousing. He went and built homes and went to the developing world and helped people who were hungry and needed help. That is the kind of guy that you are. Just God bless you. Its a pleasure to know you. You are a friend. I just cant wait to see what the future holds for you, buddy. [ applause

12:31:07PM If I May, if he wants to say anything. Thank you, Councilman Viera. That was awesome. Too much honors that I dont think I deserve but I appreciate it. Gregory Schrimmel. Thank you, Council. It feels weird being out here. Usually watching in the background. Ill keep it quick. You guys have to go to lunch. Started this year I thought I knew a ton about politics. Very quickly proven wrong. Local politics is so amazing. I learned so much. Throughout this time -- throughout my time here in the spring I learned so much about local politics, how it can be a little bit messy at times and how it also is so important and critical to our countrys functioning. I learned about how political office functions, so much about the legislative process and learned all about how our awesome City Of Tampa functions. Thank you to the Council as a whole for giving me this wonderful opportunity. Im privileged to have met each and every one of you guys. Thank you to my legislative aides who were my supervisors, vieras legislative aides who are my supervisors, Sebastian now and during the first half of my time it was Brandon. If shes watching. Thank you for the amazing opportunity to learn and grow and environment to foster that growth and ultimately thank you to Councilman Viera. You provided a shining example of what a politician should be and how he should care for constituents. Thank you. Thank you, Council. [ applause

Charlie Miranda

12:32:40PM You were first-year law student. You were practicing before the united States Supreme Court in my mind. Great guy. Thank You Mr. Viera for bringing this gentleman to us.

Alan Clendenin

12:32:55PM Greg, it seems like youve been here so long. Youve been such a great presence, your smile and personality has been such a joy to be around. Ive really enjoyed You smiling in the hall and saying hello. Its been great. I think based on that horrible accusation that was lodged at You by Councilman Viera, You probably should consult a lawyer for a lawsuit because I think You look honest. I think You look like You have integrity and You dont look anything like a lawyer. Very good. Thank You so much for everything.

12:33:28PM We are -- do We have anything else? Were good. It is 12:33. Want to do one hour? 130 for lunch. [ sounding gavel [lunch recess]

01:34:10PM Good afternoon, Everybody. Welcome back to Tampa City Council. Call the roll.

Charlie Miranda

01:34:28PM Here.

Guido Maniscalco

01:34:29PM Here.

Lynn Hurtak

01:34:30PM Here.

Naya Young

01:34:32PM Here.

Luis Viera

01:34:33PM Here.

Bill Carlson

01:34:34PM Here.

Alan Clendenin

01:34:35PM Here.

Clerk

01:34:36PM We have a physical quorum.

Alan Clendenin

01:34:38PM Thank you. Welcome back. I would like to hear a motion to open the 1:30 public hearings. A motion from Council Member Miranda. A second from Council Member Maniscalco. All in favor, say aye. Opposed. Ayes have it. The hearings this afternoon are quasi-judicial. If you are here to speak at a public hearing, raise your right hand and be sworn in by our clerk. [Swearing in]

01:35:10PM Thank you very much. Item 101.

Dana Crosby-Collier

01:35:13PM Good afternoon, City Council, Dana Crosby-Collier. Item number 101 is the Architectural Review Commission meeting. Related to property at 842 South Boulevard. In the initial application to the ARC, the Applicant requested approval of three variances and three certificates of appropriateness. The latter was for additions to the property. At the time of the ARC meeting, two certificates of appropriateness and one variance were granted. However, because the ARC found that the Applicant failed to meet all SIX criteria on two of the variances, the ARC denied those. Two variances before you today for review is a variance of a vehicular alley entranceway setback from 18-foot to six-foot, SIX inches. Variance for the accessory structure, north side yard setback from three foot to 1.95 Inches. Related request for appropriateness certificate that was withdrawn after these variances were denied. On February 20, the owner-agent Sol Fleischman appealed to the City Council, and this matter was set for public hearing at your March 5 meeting. So you will find in the back-up materials for this item, we included a copy of the initial application, the staffs report, staffs photo presentation to the ARC, public comment, the ARC meeting minutes, and ARC written decisions. Owners petition for review and his back-up and the owners affidavit establishing compliance with the citys notice requirements. You have before you a packet that includes the hearing procedures for todays meeting, as well as sample motions. There will be two motions ultimately at the end of this presentation. I also included exception 27-61 of the code, which is the review procedures and section 27-144 of the code, which is ARC variance criteria. Pursuant to section 27-61-bej-2, City Council will apply a de novo standard of review in this matter. So your decision is not limited to the record created during the ARC meeting, and you May take public testimony to accept new evidence. In your review, City Council should stand in the shoes of the ARC and apply all applicable ordinances to the fact before arriving at your decision. Again, we have two separate variances before you today. Variance of the vehicular alleyway from 18 feet to 8.6 Inches and variance north side yard setback from three feet to 12 inches. Based on the failure to meet all the criteria, the ARC denied the two variances. Hardship criteria found at 27-114. Number one, the alleged practical difficulties are unique and singular to this property or with respect to the structure or building there on and not suffered -- not commonly suffered with other properties, structures, or building similarly situated. Hardship or practical difficulty does not result from the actions of the Applicant. Self-created hardship or practical difficulty does not justify a variance. That is item number two. Number three, the variance, if granted, does not substantially interfere with the health, safety and welfare of the properties affected by the allowance of the variance. Number four, the variance is in harmony with and serves the general intended purpose of tampas land development code and the adopted comp plan. Number five, allowing the variance will result in substantial justice being done considering the public benefits intended to be secured by the code and the individual hardship and practical difficulties that will be suffered due to the failure of council to grant the variance. Number 6, the variance, if granted, will allow a development consistent with the design pattern and the pattern of development in the historic district -- in this case, the Hyde Park historic district. Individual findings are on both variances, the self-created and subsection 6. That is consistent with the design standards for Hyde Park. In other words, the ARC -- exactly what I just said. After considering all the evidence introduced in todays hearing, including the code provision that the ARC considered in making the decision, City Council May affirm or approve the ARC decision, which is to deny the variances, overturn the arcs decision, and grant the variances or remand the matter back to the ARC with directions indicating a basis for your remand. Two motions will be required, as I mentioned, because two variance denials that are now submitted for review. John Marsh from Transportation and Ron Vila from Historic Preservation are here to answer any questions or assist you in your discussions. I am available to answer any questions as well. And at this time, I will turn it over to ron so you can hear from Historic Preservation staff.

Ron Vila

01:40:48PM Good afternoon, Council. Ron Vila. I am a planner with historic presentation. I would like to bring everything into focus for you. As Dana stated, arc-26-000000-97. We received an application on December 16, 2025. It went to the ARC February 2, 2026. There were multiple requests. There was a certificate of appropriateness approved for primary structure with an addition along with three variances. This is the property in question, 842 South Boulevard. You see the triangular-shaped lot here that has challenges. This is the primary structure, which was here. The addition to the primary structure was in the back, but we will focus on the accessory structure. Before I zoom in on that, I would like to provide you with some photo presentations. Property in question is circled and highlighted in the green. It is On South Boulevard. It is just off Of Bayshore Boulevard. You see the geometry of the property in question. And there is an accessory structure in the back. The accessory structure that is there is the one we are discussing this afternoon. This is the Hyde Park vicinity map for the Local District. You see the approximate location where it is at. And an overhead aerial. An alley runs through the rear of the property. Focusing on the primary structure, just a couple of shots so you get the inspiration of the vernacular of the primary structure. This is the front elevation. And this is the front and the south side, focusing on the accessory structure. This is From South Boulevard looking into the property. Primary structure, detached accessory structure, with a garage door off the front. You have a porte cochere that the vehicle has to go down. Get closer to the accessory structure. This is the front. I will show you drawings of what they presented. A little visor that is a one-story addition off the front, and that portion of the front, the lower section is expanded to house a vehicle. This is the front elevation and the side of the accessory structure. This is going to be modified with that visor and small addition to the front. Moving to the rear of that detached structure, this little area for storage will be removed and the request is to come in off the alley and put a garage door here. This is looking down the alley. This Is From Boulevard looking down the alley, and as we continue down the alley, I wanted to show you some curb cuts off the alley that exist today. This is the property in question over here. As we continue down the alley, you see vehicular access to a property that faces Bayshore. The alley and the property in question. The little lean to that is being requested to be removed. And the installation of the garage door here. And once again, going back to the subject site, this is the accessory structure that is there. There are three variances that Dana went over. But to focus on those. Variance number one is to add to the front, which is in the gray, so the car can fit in the accessory structure as indicated by the drawings. This one was denied. Second variance was approved to vest in the existing condition. And then the third one off the rear that was denied as well was a vehicular access coming down the alley, going into the garage with the new garage door. They dont have the distance that transmit the is looking for. And Mr. Marsh is here if you want some specifics. These are the drawings that were shown at the ARC. This is the front elevation. Looking down the vehicular access, down the driveway, this is existing. You have the garage door. And I talked about the little visor they are trying to put in there and bumping it out Toward The Street to accommodate the vehicle. And this is what I showed the little lean for storage that will be removed and the installation of the garage door off the alley. This is looking at the drawings as well. This is looking at the little bump-out toward the front to house the automobile -- to added that additional interior square foot. Just to refocus, I blew everything up for you so it is easier to read. The dimensions are there. Just to let you know that when variances come forward to the ARC, Staff does not opine on those. It is the finding of fact that Dana read into the record. And I do have their hardship here. And the -- the denial letters. That concludes my portion of this presentation. I will be here to answer any questions. If you need these images for further discussion.

Alan Clendenin

01:46:33PM Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

01:46:35PM What is the size of the garage currently?

Ron Vila

01:46:39PM We talked about that outside. I think the interior from the front to the back is 15 foot.

Lynn Hurtak

01:46:49PM Currently?

Ron Vila

01:46:51PM Currently. This is the addition they are trying to do to allow for -- for a standard car.

Lynn Hurtak

01:46:57PM What happened -- what is the -- how much addition do they want to add?

Ron Vila

01:47:04PM I will let the Applicant talk about that, but it appears to be about five foot. Not a dimension on this plan.

Lynn Hurtak

01:47:11PM Okay. And how old is this structure?

Ron Vila

01:47:17PM A contributing structure that dates back to the early 1900s. Its indicated on the Sanborn map. And the one on the Sanborn map is this structure. It is a contributing structure.

Lynn Hurtak

01:47:29PM Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

01:47:30PM What is the objection from the ARC Board for variance number one?

Ron Vila

01:47:41PM Number one, it failed to meet -- failed to meet the burden for criteria two and criteria SIX with respect to the presentation. And those.

Alan Clendenin

01:47:59PM Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

01:48:00PM So I have a question about -- if you can putting -- the site plan back up. Do They have the proper division between the garage and the main house with the addition? They have the five feet?

Ron Vila

01:48:22PM All code is requesting is five foot. They have a dimension line of five foot --

Lynn Hurtak

01:48:28PM Four inches. I guess I am -- I mean, I am not -- I am not going to opine.

Alan Clendenin

01:48:39PM Next, thank you. Sol Fleischman jr. 324 Hyde Park Avenue, Tampa, Florida. I am an architect, Fleischman, Garcia, Melosky. And a little bit of my background. Founding member of the Architectural Review Commission back in the 1990s. Chairman for most of the years. I am a founding board member of the tampas Historic Preservation Board. Served on that for 20 years, and historic preservation is my love and passion. And one other bit -- what interested me of this house at 842 South Boulevard is that I actually was born in Tampa Heights hospital, but came home to 849 South Boulevard right Across The Street where my grandparents lived and my parents lived for two years. So I grew up my first two years Across The Street. So we have done a really nice addition to this home. And we got tripped up a little bit by the contributing accessory garage structure, which was probably built in 1929 with the original house the variance was based on the hardship that it is an existing building built in 1922. And its one foot, nine and a half inches from the north property line as it exists. So we need to increase the size of it for the current size of vans, suvs, and large automobiles. It is about 19 or 20 feet in dimension inside and out, and we are asking for a eight-foot extension and thats all. So we just want to extend the north property set back to accommodate this simple extension. So we are reducing the required three-foot setback for accessory structure down to one foot, nine and a half feet. On the alley side which is obryan Lane, we are asking for a six-foot, six-inch setback rather than the 18 feet that the City Code requires off an alley. And I have a lot of -- I can go over the plans that Ron so wonderfully presented, but I want to show you some specific homes on orion, on our block. This first, as well as our house, is at 842 South Boulevard. The yellow dashed line is the edge of the alley, and we are asking again for a variance to 6.6 Feet on one size. But 12 and change on the other side. Number one here is 829 Bayshore Boulevard. And the garage door is SIX feet on average from the existing pavement. So it doesnt meet the 18-foot setback requirement. Number two, this building at 408 South Boulevard. The garage door is ten feet on average from the existing pavement. Doesnt conform to the 18-foot setback. Number three, 832 South Boulevard, garage door is 14 feet on average from the existing pavement. Does not meet the 18-foot setback. Number four at 819 Bayshore Boulevard, garage door is five feet on average from the existing pavement. And then number five, at 810 South Boulevard, garage doors have 12 feet on average from existing pavement. So we have five homes on obrian adjacent to our property that dont come close to meeting the 18-foot setback. There is good reason and Mr. Marlow wil tell you that. If you park a car in front of your garage door, you are out of the path of the alley. Well, our house has 120 feet and a driveway in front of the house. So we have plenty of area for the owner and his guests to park in the front. Having the garage door in the back allows him to have easy and safe access from the alley to exit or to enter and not have to back 120 feet through a 11-foot slot in the existing carport to get To South Boulevard. So our hardship to conform with the City Code, the existing contributing structure is the hardship as it was built one foot, nine and a half inches from the side property line. And does not conform to the current accessory structure setback of three feet. And was designed as a garage but will not accommodate the modern-day large car, van and suv. And the garage located to the rear of the site with the access to the alley is an appropriate location and use. It is consistent with the design standards and compatible with the Historic District. And it is typical throughout the Historic District. I look forward to your questions and comments.

01:56:07PM Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

01:56:08PM Thank you. It was said earlier that the Current Structure has been vested.

01:56:15PM So the structure has been vested. So we are really just looking for the -- the separation for the new section, not the entire structure?

01:56:26PM Okay. Just making sure on that.

Alan Clendenin

01:56:38PM Does that conclude your presentation?

01:56:42PM Anyone In The Public who wishes to speak on this item? Yes, Sir. Start with your name please.

John Marsh

01:56:49PM John Marsh, Urban Planner 2, Transportation, Engineering Division. I did the review. Just a point of clarification. 27-156-428 is 18 feet for a single vehicle -- entrance for a single vehicle and ten feet for doubles. Several of the examples showed doubles, so 10 to 14 feet, they meet code. I wanted to make that clarification.

Alan Clendenin

01:57:20PM Okay. Thank you very much. Anyone in the public who wishes to speak on this item? Does staff have any additional comments? Ron, anybody? Okay. We have a motion to close from Council Member Maniscalco. A second from Council Member Viera. All in favor, say aye. Opposed? The ayes have it. Hearing is closed. What is the will of Council? Or any discussion? Mr. Shelby?

Martin Shelby

01:58:00PM As a reminder, in the packet provided to You by the Attorney, You have two separate items to decide. You have two sample motion pages in your packet for your review, and, again, You also have only the second page of your packet, beginning with bottom of the page number one, considering with number SIX on the back signed of it, the hardship criteria for You to look at and make your decision.

Alan Clendenin

01:58:31PM Councilman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

01:58:33PM I will make one of the motions. Agenda item 101 ARC 26-97. This is the north yard setback from three foot to 1.9 Inches. I move to overturn the ARC and approve the structure from three feet to one foot, nine and a half as requested on ARC 26-97 for the property located at 842 South Boulevard because we find that the Applicant meant all of the SIX criteria on 27-114 of the city code required to meet for a variance as follows. I disagree. I do not believe this is a self-created hardship. I believe that since the structure has been vested, this is an addition to the structure to fit a car that fits todays standards. I found that -- and I also dont believe that it will affect the design standards and compatibility with the historic pattern of the Historic District because it is inside the yard. So thats -- that is my motion.

Alan Clendenin

02:00:05PM A motion from Councilwoman Hurtak. A second from council member Viera. Any discussion on the motion -- I will reiterate, I concur with Councilwoman Hurtak's assessment of it. Also, its an area of town where parking is critical, and we have a garage that will accommodate a true -- a vehicle is probably a good thing for the neighborhood. So there we go. Okay. Hearing no other discussion, all those in favor of the motion. Aye. Opposed?

Clerk

02:00:37PM Motion carried unanimously.

Alan Clendenin

02:00:39PM Thank you. And we have one more.

Martin Shelby

02:00:44PM Martin Shelby, City Council attorney. That has been delineated as variance two. And I believe there is variance one remaining.

Alan Clendenin

02:00:53PM Anyone want to make a motion on this one?

Guido Maniscalco

02:00:58PM So moved to overturn the ARC division -- is for variance one. The entrance and setback from 18 feet to 6'6" numbers as requested in application number ARC 26-97 for property at 482 South Boulevard because we find that the Applicant has met all SIX criteria as stated in 27-114 for a variance as follows. Not the main structure and the accessory dwelling unit as was stated in variance two, although different, there is not a self-created hardship. Its -- he mentioned because, you know, how vehicles are modern vehicles, how they need to fit. The Gentleman mentioned with regards to having access instead of the 120 feet from a very narrow entranceway on the driveway. This is just -- it just makes sense. Do I have to take further with more scientific fact? But I think it speaks for itself.

Lynn Hurtak

02:02:01PM I will say that accessory structure has been vested already.

Guido Maniscalco

02:02:05PM Already there and grandfathered in if you want to say.

Alan Clendenin

02:02:09PM Strategic goal for the city to utilize alley access for vehicles specifically in our historic areas. And it is that type of variance and access to these garages off these alley is fairly standard in Hyde Park. It not a uniform system. A motion from Council Member Maniscalco. Seconded from Councilwoman Hurtak. All in favor, say aye. Opposed.

Clerk

02:02:34PM Motion carried unanimously.

Alan Clendenin

02:02:38PM Okay. 102.

Taylor Bollt

02:02:42PM Good afternoon, City Council, my name is Taylor Bollt, and I am with the Legal Department. Im here today to present agenda item number 102, which concerns vrb application 25-38 for property located at 541 Lucerne Avenue. Petitioner for this Applicant was Mr. Joseph Fontana. The variance they had originally requested from the board was an increase in height from 35 feet to 53 feet along with a reduction of their front yard setbacks from 25 feet to 4.9 Feet. The Variance Review Board denied the petitioners application on February 10, 2026, and before I proceed further, council, I would like to point out this petition for review will be likely different from any other petition for review you have heard before. And this is because this application was not denied for substantive reasons or on its merits but rather for procedural reasons. And this is because the variance board has rules and procedures, specifically rule 7.1 States that an Applicant shall appear in support of their application or request; however, if the Applicant fails to appear once, the board is allowed to grant them a continuance. If the Applicant does not appear a second time, the board can deny the application. And that is exactly the situation we have here today. Petitioners application was first meant to be heard on December 9 in 2025; however, prior to the hearing, the Applicant submitted a written request for continuance and then proceeded to not show up at the hearing in support of their application or the request of continuance. Similarly, the application was continued to the February 10, 2026 hearing date where, again, the Applicant submitted a written request for continuance prior to the meeting and then proceeded not to show up at the hearing date in support of the application or the request for a continuance. With me today, I have Steven Eyster following my introduction, to provide a more detailed factual overview that LED to the Variance Review Board procedural denial of the application. A reminder to City Council, todays hearing is governed by code section 27-16, subsections j-2, which states this is a de novo review hearing, and therefore, council shall not be limited in its review of documentation upon which the denial was based. I know that council has provided with a number of background materials. I would like to point out a few that, I believe, Mr. Shelby had just handed out to everyone. Firstly, you received a copy of the Variance Review Board's rules of procedures, along with some sample motion language for potential action that City Council can make after todays hearing along with a copy of standard rules of procedures that governs standards of review and copy of code section 27-61 as well. City Council, after todays hearing, you will have the ability to make three possible applications. First would to be affirm the Variance Review Board of procedural denial of the petitioners application. Second is to remand the application back to the Variance Review Board with specific directions or instructions for them to follow. Lastly, City Council does have the ability to overturn the Variance Review Board's procedural denial; however, given the unique factual situation presented before the board today, it would be our recommendation if the board does choose to overturn this procedural denial, we request that this application still be remanded back to the Variance Review Board as it was never heard on its merits, and they should be heard for the first time at the Variance Review Board and not at City Council on a petition to review. I will be available if council has any questions. But if not, I will hand it over to Mr. Eyster.

Alan Clendenin

02:07:22PM Council have any questions? Hearing none. Okay.

Steven Eyster

02:07:27PM Good afternoon, Council. Just to recap --

Alan Clendenin

02:07:37PM Start with your name.

Steven Eyster

02:07:38PM Steven Eyster, urban planner 2. Planning And Growth. Vrb 25-38. Owner is Joseph Fontana. Applicant was Rice. Property is at 541 Lucerne Avenue. Zoning is residential single-family. The request -- the variance request had two requests. One to increase the height from 35 feet to 53 feet or 61 feet from mean sea level, which is ground to sky. And then reduce the front yard setback from 25 feet to 4.9 Feet. The zoning property is rs-60. So per 27-156, the following Are In Place. RS districts have a 25-foot front sidewalk, 25 rear, seven-foot signed setback and 35-foot height. This is the application timeline. The application was submitted on August 13, 2025. Second and routed on September 2. Scheduled for the November 18 hearing. Opposition letters were received after notices were sent out between November 4 and November 17. There was no quorum at the November 18 hearing. So all cases got continued to December. On December 4, a request of continuance was submitted to move to the February 10 hearing. The Applicant did not appear for the continuance request. Only provided a memo. On February 9, the Applicant requested a second continuance to the March 10, 2026 hearing. The Applicant then -- the hearing was the next day on February 10. Applicant did not appear. The board denied the continuance and the case per the rules and procedures. This is a more detailed overview timeline of this address, showing back in -- bring it into focus. Complaint in 2015 for work without permits. And then following a combination of residential trade permits and utility actions, and finally in 2025, variance that was applied for.

Guido Maniscalco

02:10:09PM Mr. Chairman, I was in the back watching this, and I heard something from the previous gentleman. Did you say for this to be remanded back to the Variance Review Board? Or that -- I see it is one of our options, but I missed that. Can you repeat that. What I was discussing, Council Member Maniscalco, are the there possible options that City Council has which is to affirm, remand, and what I believe you overheard discussing the possibility of overturning this decision, that if you do decide to overturn it, that it still be remanded back.

02:10:45PM That was the part. Thank you very much. I just wanted to clarify.

Alan Clendenin

02:10:50PM Anybody else from Staff that is going to present or does that conclude staffs presentation? Time.

02:11:01PM Very good. Applicant and petitioner. Good afternoon, Mr. Singer. Welcome back to Tampa City Hall. It is a pleasure to be here. I am joined by the Applicant and homeowner Mr. Fontana and his son, Alex. Its my 20th year practicing, which I find somewhat hard for believe. And this is a day of firsts for me, because im here to ask you to approve a variance that I dont believe we need. So this is a very strange circumstance. And I would like go through it somewhat briefly with you. I am going to hand it over to Mr. Shelby to hand out to you some pertinent -- what we are asking you to approve is not 02:12:01pm necessary. A previous dispute that started in 2015 about some permitting issues. There was some disagreement between the Applicant and city legal and City Building Department about the propriety of permitting. Ultimately, that resulted in a legal action, a declaratory action being taken, which then resulted in a settlement -- a final settlement agreement that this council approved on June of -- June 2024. And I have provided you that language in the agreement, and I would just like go through some of it with you so that you understand better what the issues are.

Toyin Aina-Hargrett

02:13:02PM Sorry, City Council.

02:13:11PM It absolutely is proper. Toyin-aina-hargrett with the city Legal Department. What Mr. Singer is about to get into is the pending litigation that I am handling on behalf of the City Of Tampa. He is going to raise the settlement -- he raised the settlement agreement. Subject of ongoing litigation -- that you instruct City Staff to allow me to finish.

Martin Shelby

02:13:38PM Excuse me, May I?

Alan Clendenin

02:13:40PM I was going to get order and then recognize You.

Martin Shelby

02:13:44PM Thank You very much. If I can. A point of order has been raised. So You -- the speaker who interruptted -- could You after introducing the necessity of it. State your name.

Toyin Aina-Hargrett

02:13:59PM Toyin Aina-Hargrett with the City Attorney's Office. I am raising this point of order given the fact that Mr. Singer, on behalf of Mr. Fontana, is raising a settlement agreement, the subject of ongoing litigation. What he is going to argue has to do with his understanding that the settlement agreement involves both parties. Subject of enforcement was in front of Judge Wolfe of the 13th judicial district, and Judge Wolfe has denied that motion to enforce in the manner of which this body is to adhere to. I am raising this because I believe under your rules of procedures, but specifically 7-g, it is why your own policy that you do not discuss matters that are subject to ongoing litigation. That order by Judge Wolfe was denied. Their request to enforce the settlement agreement In The Way they are envisioning it also requires the parties to participate in nonbinding arbitration. That scheduling is pending as we speak. If you have any other questions, I can answer them. But in deference to your policy, I -- I am trying abstain from engaging on too many facts that would be unnecessary for the point of raising this issue.

Alan Clendenin

02:15:24PM Ask for a discussion with our Attorney for a second. What I am hearing with the point of order, I am kind of not going to -- im not going to accept the point of order on this basis. You say it May affect that case but not necessarily that the facts that are being presented here May be on this particular case.

Martin Shelby

02:15:50PM You cannot on the merits because it hasnt been heard by the Vrb. It was denied on a procedural ground. It is de novo for evidence, but the fact is, it would have an absurd impact and absurd effect if You have say that anybody wants to bypass the Vrb and be heard for the first time by You.

Alan Clendenin

02:16:20PM Parse that out --

Martin Shelby

02:16:23PM Before we go any further, Mr. Chairman, let me say one thing. What she raised was informing you of councils rules of procedure. And Council, you have heard this rule stated --

Alan Clendenin

02:16:35PM Many times.

Martin Shelby

02:16:36PM -- many times and this rule 7-g states as follows: Council should avoid any discussion of the matter at a public meeting where the city is or likely to be a party in litigation without concurrence of Council. And Miss Hargrett here is recommending -- Toyin Aina-Hargrett, and I want to say it correctly.

Alan Clendenin

02:17:07PM Question, is the settlement agreement finished -- is this a final document, a done deal and is this settlement agreement --

Martin Shelby

02:17:20PM You are asking a question of law.

Alan Clendenin

02:17:22PM Your point that the settlement --

Martin Shelby

02:17:27PM Subject of litigation as we speak. Here is my question. And my question for -- certainly, Mr. Singer you have a right to create the record and raise your objection for the record, but I must ask, are you going to be talking about the order to enforce the settlement agreement that was furnished by Judge Wolfe, The Circuit Court judge? David Singer for the applicant. I will not be Discussing The Court case at all. In addition, I will not be discussing the substance of any variance request. I will simply be discussing the procedural point that we were at, and ask the council for procedural relief that you have already granted in June of 2024.

02:18:19PM To whom? In June of 2024. In the passage -- the passage of the settlement agreement.

Alan Clendenin

02:18:32PM Mr. Carlson.

Bill Carlson

02:18:35PM Mr. Shelby, as I helped you read that, City Council's rule that we can not discuss this. But doesnt prohibit him from telling us.

Martin Shelby

02:18:46PM Sure, that is true. But, again, he certainly has a right to make his record and have the right to hear it. Wouldnt the concurrence of council unless You waive your rules which will be against -- sorry, will be against the Legal Department's advice to waive your rules because they do not concur with your discussion. You can hear whatever You like, but You just cant discuss it among yourselves and make a decision based on what You hear.

Bill Carlson

02:19:12PM Based on the rules you cited, He can say whatever He wants, and City Attorney can advise us not to discuss -- if He crosses a line you deem He cant stop.

Martin Shelby

02:19:29PM Does the city attorneys office take a position on that?

Toyin Aina-Hargrett

02:19:33PM Toyin Aina-Hargrett for the City Attorney's Office. My concern is, once he starts talking about things, I wont be able to rebut him and stop him and your deliberations will start discussing him. He especially said he will only talk to you about procedural but clear he will talk of substance of the settlement agreement. He is talking about it now with June 2024. A court has already said they are not prepared to enforce it in a manner which he believes it to be read.

Alan Clendenin

02:20:06PM You will have an opportunity after public comment. You can rebut after that point in these procedures. You have another opportunity -- You have another bite of the apple.

Martin Shelby

02:20:16PM Question is this, Council. If She will have an opportunity to unring the bell or put toothpaste back in the tube.

Alan Clendenin

02:20:31PM I will hear from two other Council Person and make a decision.

Charlie Miranda

02:20:38PM Is this case going on still now?

Toyin Aina-Hargrett

02:20:40PM Yes. Yes, your honor. Yes, yes, chair -- I mean --

Charlie Miranda

02:20:46PM I would be very cautious to continue because this Judge has not made a final ruling on this case, and anything we say May be held against us or against the Petitioner. Unfair for the Petitioner and unfair to staff with the City Government. That is my point.

Martin Shelby

02:20:59PM Also I believe, Council, Mr. Singer raised the fact that this -- very well could be a variance -- if I am mistaken or not mistaken, not necessarily have to be granted if ultimately at the end of this problem that is being litigated, the matter might be moot. Is that a correct statement? Mr. Shelby, there Are Multiple Way for any applicant to get relief and one certainly is to come to their elected representatives and say to them, you have already made a decision on a technical matter. I dont need at all to discuss when made the decision, what went into the decision. SIX of you on this board have seen this agreement already. All we will ask is that you look at it again and say no need for the procedural denial because agreement in itself wasnt necessary. I am not asking you if it is a good agreement or bad agreement. Not asking if the Variance Review Board had the correct criteria. It would not have gotten there in The First Place. All I am asking you to say and then say, to the extent that you need procedural relief, we would grant it.

Alan Clendenin

02:22:26PM Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

02:22:28PM For me, what is in front of us is -- my bigger issue is why You didnt show up to the Vrb. All the other stuff is irrelevant. I just want to know why You didnt show up when You were supposed to show up.

Alan Clendenin

02:22:46PM They havent finished their question.

Lynn Hurtak

02:22:52PM That is all I want. If You give more information, simply for that information. We didnt show up because You approved what was requested. You, the City Council, approved what was requested. An absurd result to go back to the Variance Board and go back to a decision, and if the Variance Board was to deny it on its substance, would have to You and say You approved it in June of 2024.

Alan Clendenin

2:23:39PM I have one question before we make a decision on the objection. So you could stipulate the fact that you have a case pending before a Judge and the settlement agreement is substantially involved in that case before the Judge. You approved in front of Judge Wolfe on a parallel track for relief, yes.

2:24:08PM So with that stipulation, and understanding councils rules that we do not discuss things that are pending, could You make -- ill give You an opportunity to make an argument why we shouldnt consider our rules and as our attorneys have just said, why we should not -- why we should waive our own rules to consider that information. Ill give You a couple of minutes to make that case.

Martin Shelby

2:24:32PM Is that something that Council would contemplate?

Alan Clendenin

2:24:36PM Im just giving him an opportunity.

Martin Shelby

2:24:38PM He could make that argument. What im saying to you is that The City Attorney is not concurring. Nor am I.

Charlie Miranda

2:24:49PM Oh, boy, I like this.

Martin Shelby

2:24:57PM No, no. Quite frankly, if I can be heard --

Alan Clendenin

2:25:01PM Go ahead, Mr. Shelby.

Martin Shelby

2:25:02PM Martin Shelby, City Council attorney. You are here on a petition for review that was filed by the applicant, which procedurally after the dismissal was necessary as an attorney to be able to protect the rights of his client to be able to keep this case going to not create a process for down the line saying you missed the opportunity to have this process play out, so from a legal standpoint, its appropriate to have him file the petition for review. What is the petition for review? Its a petition for review of a dismissal on a procedural process. What is very clear, and undisputed, is that Mr. Singer and his client did not have the opportunity to present the merits of the case to the Vrb. So if you want to subject yourselves to this hearing, which you very well might, to grant him the due process to allow you to be able to ascertain whether it was appropriate for the Vrb to dismiss this on procedural grounds, then is -- and upon that, make the decision, that would be appropriate. But for you to get into the merits of the agreement itself, which is presently subject to litigation and, By The Way, and I dont want to testify, but its a good question for the city attorney, unless Mr. Singer wants to be able to present it, are the words of Judge Wolfe with regard to the fact that a conflict exists within the agreement, warranting further litigation. That being the case, I would not recommend, and it would be against the advice of counsel for you to hear this case on its merits.

Alan Clendenin

2:27:11PM I think that jumped the point that needed to be made from the beginning. Thank you for finding that point.

Luis Viera

2:27:20PM In light of what Mr. Shelby said, maybe my issue is inapplicable. I was going to ask, we have a Petitioner here who is seeking, who has theories of recovery. Is There Any Way, Mr. Shelby, that they can speak and then we can not engage with them on the issue so we dont actively deal with whatever you want to call it, concurrent litigation, whatever it May be. Let Ms. Hargrett talk about the challenges with this and then we determine or is what you said pretty much wiping out any suggestion I have?

Martin Shelby

2:27:52PM Ms. Hargrett, May I inquire, Mr. Chairman? My inquiry, does she have a copy of the order to enforce the settlement agreement?

Toyin Aina-Hargrett

2:28:05PM Yes, the order denying. Toyin Aina-Hargrett, City Legal. I have copies for City Council. Thats the order denying.

Martin Shelby

2:28:14PM May I present it, please, to them? Is there a copy for Mr. Singer?

Toyin Aina-Hargrett

2:28:33PM Yes.

Martin Shelby

2:29:01PM Council, I am going to direct your attention to the one-page order and specifically im going to point to order and adjudged as follows, specifically number two.

Alan Clendenin

2:29:22PM Everybody finish reading? Mr. Singer, do you have a response to this before we make a final determination? Mr. Chairman or Mr. Shelby, could one of you repeat the specific question that I can respond to?

2:29:34PM Do you have a response to The City Attorney's position on this before I make a final determination of which direction youll go? There are two avenues for relief for this Applicant. They explored Their First Avenue for relief through this very body, by agreeing to a set of terms and conditions in a final settlement agreement that you approved. The City then decided not to uphold their end of that agreement and directed the Applicant incorrectly that the method for relief was through the Variance Board. Grudgingly, the Applicant submitted a variance application at the same time and on a parallel track filed a motion In Circuit Court to ask the Judge to also enforce the terms of the settlement agreement. And so I submit to you today, you absolutely as a City Council have the jurisdiction, the ability, and the authority to look at what you approved and say, yeah, the Applicant doesnt need to go through this process because he already did. And The City already agreed.

2:31:08PM With all due respect, trying to get two bites at the apple that if one is true, the other cant be true. How are you going down these two different paths. I disagree with the construction. An Applicant has the ability, the right to seek relief in whatever form is available. In this case, there are two forms that are available. We would much prefer to be here before you because you were the original approvers of the language. I dont want to have to go to a Judge who is seeing this for the first time who has no context about zoning, about variances, about height issues within the city. We want you to say, yes, We looked at this. We examined this. We agreed to it. End of story.

2:31:59PM For the City Attorney and our City Council Attorney, is it appropriate since the Applicant has chosen to use litigation on this issue, is this -- this hearing, is this appropriate?

Toyin Aina-Hargrett

2:32:19PM The hearing is appropriate to the extent that he is appealing the procedural denial of the Vrb. And only limited to that procedure issue, which was raised by Council Hurtak. Any discussion -- I mean, im hearing, were not going to talk about the settlement agreement but were talking all about the settlement agreement, im really concerned that every single thing that each one of you says is going to be reduced to a transcript. It is going to become a part of an amended proceeding, and it will come back to us in the litigation. I cannot rebut the things that Mr. Singer is saying because I dont want to engage in the facts of the case. I dont want to argue them here. It would be inappropriate. I almost feel as though I am a bit handcuffed. If you are limited to the procedural issue, certainly that would be appropriate, but anything dealing with a substance, which, again, was never discussed by the Vrb, would not be appropriate in my estimation.

Alan Clendenin

2:33:22PM Mr. Singer, as you move forward in this case for the appeal of the Variance Review Board, I would appreciate it if you not include the information of the settlement agreement per the advice of City Council attorney. Move forward on just the evidence for your review of the variance review. And puts the Applicant in a difficult position, because it is the language of the agreement that triggers the procedural request for you to overturn. So the only compromise that I can think of, as I stand here, is what Mr. Bollt suggested to you. You had three options. I would at this point, if the council is not inclined to hear argument that includes simply reading the language of the settlement agreement, I would suggest that you remand this to the Variance Review Board, and we can go through the Process That Way, and then if necessary, even though, again, I dont believe we need to be here, we could come back and say we have gone through the channels and get into the merits as opposed to the procedure.

2:34:47PM Do You have anything else to state for the case than what You just stated or are You done with your presentation?

2:34:56PM Yes. Presentation today.

2:35:09PM Thank you. Councilman Viera.

Luis Viera

2:35:11PM Yes, sir. Remanding to the Vrb is one option. Is there another option on the table of -- I dont want to use the word continuance, but of maybe allowing the Council more time, Counsel in terms of the attorneys with an "s," to flesh these legal issues out that were just presented to us. Would that be something that --

Martin Shelby

2:35:37PM Martin Shelby, City Council attorney.

Luis Viera

2:35:40PM Thank you, Mr. Shelby. Apologize. These are issues that have arisen that have great bearing on this case. Again, obviously, everybody is ready to go and so forth, but just more time May be an act of professional accommodation on a case like this.

Alan Clendenin

2:35:59PM Mr. Shelby.

Martin Shelby

2:36:03PM Martin Shelby, City Council attorney. That is a fair question, but for the fact that a continuance does not bring you forward in time to be able to remedy the fact that the Vrb never heard this to begin with. Upon what are you then reviewing? What you are reviewing now is a technical determination based on circumstance and findings that said that there was a basis within the code for the Vrb to dismiss it. Two options I suspect, that does raise another option, you can affirm the vrbs decision procedurally and uphold its decision, and then the other case will take its course, whatever that course is and whatever remedies exist. Certainly, even a decision of this body to do that also has additional safeguards procedurally for the Applicant. So what im saying to you is I understand where youre going and it sounds like a fair point because time might resolve this Issue One Way or the other, but youre not at that point today. The question is whether there is a basis, a legal basis that would not prejudice either the Applicant or the city by a continuance by City Council. Now, if you remand it, certainly, you could have instructions to the Vrb, but then again, what is the basis for remanding it? If it met the criteria within the code, what is the message youre sending to the Vrb, what direction?

Alan Clendenin

2:37:56PM For reference Council comments, be careful as you heard from City Attorney, the statement you made could be used in the record. We still have public comment. We still have additional staff comment. We still have rebuttal available. If you have any specific questions or specific that you want to ask, this would be the time.

Charlie Miranda

2:38:14PM I just want to say this, when something has been discussed this many times and you are an honorable man. I dont know Mr. Fontana, but assume just as honorable. The case is were getting involved in a situation where we cant solve it One Way or the other without going somewhere else. The Court says, Court finds a conflict section 11 and 21, settlement agreement warranting further litigation. Who am I to tell him ive got to do it My Way Or The Highway Or Your Way or somebody elses way. Im not qualified. He is the judge. He just gave us an order, we sound like 47 canaries in a cage trying to do something we cant do. Thats what im trying to say. Your client deserves to finish this thing out to get what he needs. I cant give you that, One Way or the other. Its got to be through the process what we havent done.

Alan Clendenin

2:39:12PM Anybody In The Public that wishes to speak to this item? Come on forward, please. If you would line up on the wall to your right, our left.

Martin Shelby

2:39:24PM Point of order, please. Yes, sir. Into the record, I would ask that you limit it to the very specific issue of the procedural issue from the vrb and no substance May be discussed.

2:39:39PM Nobody could say it more succinctly. I was about to say it myself. Thank you. If I could make that clear for the record just so it comes from my mouth, please. Martin Shelby, City Council attorney. I agree with the applicants counsel here. The only subject of this review hearing is the procedural process of the dismissal. Anything that would go to the merits of the case, any opinion you might have, anything that you might want to say is not only relevant but can also taint the record. So im going to ask you to be very careful to limit yourself as to the fact that what is before this board today is a dismissal on procedural grounds. Counselor, do you want to add anything to what I just said as a cautionary statement? I think that was perfect. Thank you, mr. Shelby.

Toyin Aina-Hargrett

2:40:45PM Toyin Aina-Hargrett for Legal. The only thing I would like to say is that procedural issue is the failure to appear to argue your own motion to continue and thus not having your application heard.

Alan Clendenin

2:40:58PM Do we have consensus on that? Mr. Singer, are you okay with that direction? I am okay with that direction with the caveat that it is in the record that there were grounds, colorable, legitimate grounds, for the Applicant not to show up to the Variance Review Board under the belief that he had already been granted the relief requested.

Martin Shelby

2:41:31PM If I can follow up, Mr. Singer, could you tell this board how that position was communicated to the Legal Department or to staff prior to the second continuance date that was set? Given your direction, I want to be careful with what I introduce and what I say. I will tell you there was e-mail correspondence between the Applicant and the Legal Department requesting a continuance, and that e-mail correspondence went unresponded to.

2:42:07PM That was for the second continuance. But in furtherance of the applicants position that they had taken that the relevant request had already been granted by This Body, so when you are considering, again, later should you or should you not --

Alan Clendenin

2:42:17PM Lets restrict that conversation to later when You come back up.

2:42:21PM Well move to public comment. Im assuming folks prepared for public comment understand the direction given to the Attorneys. If you would like to come for public comment, come to the podium, start with your name and youll have three minutes. I live directly Across The Street, not really sure what I can say, should say.

2:42:36PM Can I stop for one second. Have you all been sworn in? You can start your time again. I live Across The Street, 544 Lucerne Avenue. Not sure what I can say, not crossing the line, other than I believe it is appropriate to say that im in favor of what the Variance Review Board did, denying the application based on not attending -- the Applicant not attending since they are the ones that filed the application.

2:43:08PM Thank you very much. Next Speaker, please. Start with your name.

Martin Shelby

2:43:25PM Carroll Ann Bennett. Thats four minutes. Bob Abberger. 540 bosphorous. Sorry we are having to go through this again. Ive attended all meetings with regard to the item because of the importance that I felt it had and its impact in setting precedent and character. I was here, and you can probably blame me at the Variance Review Board when the decision was made to turn it down based upon the lack of appearance because it was 11:30 at night. 20 of the 30 folks who had shown up to speak had given up and gone home. I had never seen an application with less merit, and I spoke that to the Variance Review Board and I said save all our time and put a fork in it. The city attorney provided them the guidance that based upon the lack of appearance on two occasions and the failure to communicate with regard to any intent to not appear or reason not to appear, that they had full grounds to deny based upon procedure. We all got to go home. Now, here we are again, in my great hope is that you will not continue this. I have heard a compelling argument most of which I vehemently disagree with. I encourage you not to take the debate as you hear the argument to try and draw you in to a settlement agreement. Stay away from it. Procedures here were very clear. The Variance Board did their job. The applicant did not appear, did not communicate. Hes already made it clear if had it been heard, He would not have deemed it worth honoring. Please deny and save us any more time on this. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

2:45:17PM Thank you. Next speaker, please. Start with your name. I reside at 540 West Davis Boulevard. When I say I am a little confused, if you had a settlement agreement that bypassed completely --

2:45:42PM Were not talking --

Martin Shelby

2:45:43PM Im going to ask you to not raise the issue of the settlement agreement. Let me reframe that. It appears were standing here today with the Variance Review Board never having been able to review in a public session the request for 53, 61 feet depending on sea level, on variance setbacks, on the front that are obnoxious in its own face and extend the wall 61 feet --

2:46:18PM Sir, im going to ask you to not talk about the merits of the underlying case. This is purely a procedural matter. Send it back to Vrb where the public can be heard. [ sounding gavel

Alan Clendenin

2:46:31PM If you remember that during the direction that was given, were only limiting it to a very narrow item, and that is just the Variance Review Board not hearing the case and rejecting it based on nonappearance. None of the merits of the case itself should be talked about.

Martin Shelby

2:47:00PM Council, just for purposes of the record, ill ask to you disregard any discussion involving the merits of the underlying case.

Alan Clendenin

2:47:09PM We have one more public speaker. Go ahead. Im Heather Kuipers. I live Across The Street at 546 lucerne. Since we cant talk about the case, I will tell you that the neighbors have gotten all together. We were planning on being here for the first time and then there wasnt a quorum. Disappointing when you get everyone together, all go down there. And then a lot of us showed up in December, a lot of us, that got pushed, unfortunately. Youre rallying the troops again. People clearing their schedules again. They are here in February, along with over 20 people signed a petition, which theyll get to see maybe one day. If you look on the website, you can see all the people who wrote letters in opposition of this. We all just wanted to be able to say our piece in some sort of public forum. We were here. Thats all ive got to say.

2:48:12PM Thank you very much. Is there anybody else in the public that wishes to speak to this item? Hearing none, public comment is now closed. Staff, you have an opportunity -- do you have any additional information? City Staff? Shell again, this is going to be the opportunity.

Martin Shelby

2:48:36PM Again, this is going to be the opportunity for City Staff if you want to introduce or rebut. Either Way, Mr. Singer will have the opportunity for the last word for rebuttal. Because --

Alan Clendenin

2:48:52PM Name.

Toyin Aina-Hargrett

2:48:53PM City Legal. The reason we are here is because of the applicants failure to attend the hearings that he pursued. The Applicant was clearly made aware of the importance of attending, and the consequences of not attending. It is also my understanding that City Staff, specifically Susan Johnson Velez in the Legal Department as well as Steven Eyster advised or encouraged the applicants to attend their own application, and that they declined to do so. Again, this is a situation of their own making. Im not going to talk about the substance. I cant. I wish I could. That would be the sum total of what I have to offer at this point.

Martin Shelby

2:49:38PM May I inquire? You raised the fact of staff being in contact. Is there anybody who could testify to that? Obviously, youre not in the position of being able to testify yourself, are You?

Toyin Aina-Hargrett

2:49:54PM Im not. Steven Eyster can let the City Council know his efforts to engage them for their own application.

Alan Clendenin

2:50:05PM Start with your name, please. Management. As a facilitator of the Vrb, when the second continuance did come with such short notice, I did reach out to the Applicant, Mr. Rice, and asked if he would be there to represent his application. He told me no, he would not be in attendance to represent his application. And that he will be at dinner.

2:50:34PM Thank you.

Toyin Aina-Hargrett

2:50:34PM With that, it would be our recommendation that City Council uphold vrbs denial on the procedural grounds. If City Council is not inclined to do that at a minimum -- at the most, excuse me, at the most, remand it back down to them to have it heard on the substance. But certainly, this council and the vrbs rules of procedure need to be upheld and circumventing them would not be appropriate. Those would be our recommendations.

Alan Clendenin

2:51:07PM Thank you. Applicant, rebuttal. I want to just make it clear, there was certainly no intended disrespect to the Vrb and there was certainly no intended disrespect to the neighbors. There was a colorable position of law that was taken. There was advocacy on behalf of an Applicant. I hope that you consider that when you consider your next move here in the next couple of minutes. I respect Mr. Viera's recommendation that there either be a continuance to look into whether or not you can hear this. I believe you can. Or, as Ms. Hargrett said, at worst, send this back to Vrb. I suppose we can have a substantive discussion with them. And if people are unsatisfied with that result, then we could potentially come back here and speak with you all about it. But to dismiss this outright would be a miscarriage today. Thank you.

2:52:14PM Thank you. Does that conclude your rebuttal? Can I get a motion to close the public hearing? Motion to close from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Miranda. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Anybody want to make a motion? Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

2:52:34PM I move to uphold the Variance Review Board's denial of the variance application vrb 25-83 for property located at 541 Lucerne Avenue because Petitioner failed to provide competent and substantial evidence to overturn the Variance Review Board's decision to deny the application based upon the rules of procedure, based upon the applicants statement of not believing they needed to go to the vrb and our staff statement about reaching out and contacting them.

Alan Clendenin

2:53:04PM We have a motion from Councilwoman Hurtak. I have a second from Councilman Maniscalco. Councilman Viera.

Luis Viera

2:53:08PM Again, im going to vote against that and heres why. I think there is a Third Way which is to either send this back to the Vrb to deny it on that basis. I think assumes there was some reasoning outside of a theory to progress the case that I think is becoming apparent now, to truly flesh this out, to truly be able to find the dispositive issues on this, you either need to see if we can really hear this and take a look at the settlement issues or alternatively send it back to the Vrb. I think that is the better compromise on this because I think the foundation of this pretty much makes the failure to go to the Vrb seem as if it was a flagrant, were just not going to be there. No, it was based upon an understanding that I think is becoming apparent now, May not have been so. I do think that is the better option.

Alan Clendenin

2:54:07PM I kind of concur with Councilman Viera. While I generally, not showing up at hearings weighs heavily on my soul. This particular issue, if they feel like they had a legal case that precluded them or made that point unnecessary, and I think that maybe right now its premature to close the doors on both options. I think I would prefer to see that other door continue to be opened as the one case moves forward, if we were to defer this back to the Board, I think it gives them ample opportunity. They have both bites at the apple. Councilman Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

2:54:48PM This is not Washington, dc. This is Tampa, Florida. The Judge said here what he wants. Thats all. Whatever happened in the vrb or didnt happen. Thats between them and them. But im not part of that. Im not part of The Judge either. Im caught in the middle. Im fine with the motion, the first motion was to deny so they can do something and move forward. Further litigation is needed. Thats what The Judge said, not me. Thats what The Judge said. And it hasnt been done. I admire everybody here. Admire the people that showed up at the hearing. Admire The Petitioner, the person representing the conflict between them and them. Party in settlement, warranting further litigation. Im not a litigator. Im not a Judge. That belongs In The Court, not here.

Alan Clendenin

2:55:44PM Roll call vote please. Councilman Viera.

Bill Carlson

2:55:51PM I also want to say, I think that although it would be better probably from the neighbors point of view to try to kill it right now, I think that will lead to further litigation that will drag this out and be more meetings to go to. I think its cleaner from a process point of view to have the Vrb deny it and then see where it goes from there. What happens in litigation is that the -- im talking generically, the City typically will negotiate and then the neighbors arent happy and Developers arent happy. Having a clean process is easier than dealing with litigation.

Luis Viera

2:56:31PM This is a question on the motion to Mr. Shelby, which is it being predicated on an apparent nonattendance at the underlying hearing, and, By The Way, this is nothing on Councilwoman Hurtak who makes a lot of these motions that some of us dont want to make and always does a stellar job, nothing on that. But is that a rationale that can be relied upon from a legal perspective to deny this?

Martin Shelby

2:57:02PM Procedurally?

Luis Viera

2:57:03PM Yes, Sir.

Martin Shelby

2:57:07PM My understanding is, and youve been advised by the City Attorney's office that the answer to that is yes.

Luis Viera

2:57:14PM Curiosity. Thank you.

Lynn Hurtak

2:57:16PM I will happily add in that it is part of the vrbs rules and procedures that were effective -- they are not old -- effective September 10 of 2024, section 4.10, Continuance, if the Applicant fails to appear at the scheduled public meeting, Applicant shall be continued for 60 days. And -- I did not read all of this.

Alan Clendenin

2:58:01PM Take your time.

Martin Shelby

2:58:21PM If You do have a question that would be able to be answered evidentiary perspective, You do have that ability to reopen the hearing if You feel the need.

Lynn Hurtak

2:58:30PM No. Ive got it. I knew I had seen it. 71 Appearance by the Applicant. Applicant or Authorized Agent shall appear in support of the application at the public hearing. If the Applicant or Authorized Agent fails to appear, the application shall be continued for 60 days. If the Applicant or Authorized Agent fails to appear at the second hearing, the application shall be denied. Its very simple language.

Alan Clendenin

2:59:00PM Councilman Maniscalco, youll accept that? We have a motion from Councilwoman Hurtak, a second from Councilman Maniscalco with the additional information. Roll call, please.

Naya Young

2:59:12PM Yes.

Luis Viera

2:59:14PM No.

Bill Carlson

2:59:16PM No.

Charlie Miranda

2:59:17PM Yes.

Guido Maniscalco

2:59:19PM Yes.

Lynn Hurtak

2:59:21PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

2:59:22PM No.

The Clerk

2:59:23PM Motion carried with Viera, Carlson, and Clendenin voting no.

Alan Clendenin

2:59:28PM Thank you. Well, that was an interesting one. Ordinance presented for first reading consideration. Item 103.

Carl Brody

2:59:55PM Good afternoon, Carl Brody, Legal Department. I am here today on item 103, bringing back the proposed Veterans Affairs Committee ordinance. Last meeting, we talked about what the responsibilities of it would be. I think there was agreement that there was a value there, but there was a decision wanting to change up the makeup of the committee. What we did is we went back, we reduced the number to 11 members. Chosen one from each councilperson, four from the Mayor, and we required at least 75% of the members of the committee would be veterans, and we also reduced eligibility to just either veterans or gold star family members. So those are the changes that we made at your request and upon discussion with members. And we just are available for any questions you might have regarding this ordinance.

Luis Viera

3:00:59PM If I May, Mr. Chair, whenever. Thank you, sir. Mr. Brody, thank you very much for this. We really appreciate your hard work on this. To be clear, its 75% of the committee has to be veterans, but the other 25% in terms of nonveterans are gold star family members.

Carl Brody

3:01:21PM Correct.

Luis Viera

3:01:22PM That was something brought up in the first part and the first time we heard this and thats very reasonable. I have no objection to that, obviously. Thank you for your hard work. I envision this being a board here for our City Of Tampa that takes the lead on a lot of our patriotic ceremonies, things that in the past I think we used to defer to the county on, things for like Memorial Day, Veterans Day, purple heart day, things like that. It recognizes the fact that our City Of Tampa, we are a very, very patriotic city. We love our country, all of us, whether Republicans, Democrats or Independents, and thats something that we got our 250-year anniversary as the united states coming up. For me as I see it, very difficult times in our country right now. A lot of things happening that break my heart on american issues. But regardless of how we feel about those issues, whats right with america helps heal what is wrong with america. One of the things thats right with america are our veterans. Those are things that Tampa celebrates. I think this is a wonderful thing and I look forward to seeing who council members pick. We have a lot of good folks here and who the Mayor picks and everything. Again, Carl, you are always a pleasure to work with, man, as an attorney. I appreciate you.

Alan Clendenin

3:02:36PM Thank you. Councilman Viera, would you like to read the substitute?

Luis Viera

3:02:40PM Yes, sir. I read an ordinance of the City Of Tampa, Florida, amending chapter 2, article vi, City Of Tampa code by adding section 2-326 definitions, section 2-327, Veterans' Advisory Committee, section 2-328 meetings, section 2-329 purpose and function, repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith, providing for severability, providing an effective date.

Alan Clendenin

3:03:06PM Motion from Councilman Viera. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Councilman Miranda. I am brain dead. My brain is mush today. I did not sleep last night. It was unanimous.

The Clerk

3:03:23PM Motion carried unanimously. Second reading and adoption will be held June 4, 2026 at 10:00 am. In City Council chambers, 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, third floor, Tampa, Florida, 33602.

Alan Clendenin

3:03:36PM Send you back to Law School 101 for the roman numerals. Dont you learn that like the first hour? Number 104, please. Brandon. Good to see you.

Emma Gregory

3:03:54PM Emma Gregory, Legal Department. And Brandon Campbell, mobility director, and Adam Purcell from the Mobility department are here with me. We are here for item number 104 which is an amendment to section 22-103, which is also known as the sidewalk in lieu fee ordinance. Council made a motion on March 26 asking City Staff to work with the neighborhood to come up with a set of criteria that would allow the city some flexibility in certain circumstances. So that is what is before you today. This proposed ordinance eliminates the so-called sidewalk to nowhere exemption, which is the existing section 22-103-c-1. And it also creates a new criterion for findings of impracticability which allows applicants to pay into the sidewalk in lieu fee. So we believe this fulfills the spirit of councils motion. Define property in defined residential neighborhood where there is no existing commercial use, no existing schools or churches and no existing sidewalks and construction would negatively impact the quality of the neighborhood, these applicants could now pay into the sidewalk in lieu fee. So we are asking for your consideration and approval of this on first reading today.

Lynn Hurtak

3:05:33PM Thank you. Any questions? I believe now we go to public comment. If anybody would like to speak to this, please come up. Just start with your name. Im Ann Flevos. I am a South Tampa resident. I just wanted to extend my gratitude thanking the Council and the city attorney for taking the time to create a thoughtful exception through this addition of item number 4, where it simply makes good sense. We appreciate the time, consideration, professionalism that went into this process and we are grateful for your support and helping preserve the integrity and character of South Tampa neighborhoods while allowing for practical solutions where appropriate. Thank you so much for your leadership. Thank you for your consideration and your support.

3:06:40PM Thank you so much. Next. Good afternoon. Paula Flores. I am a resident and member of the community in Tampa. Also a member of Walk-Bike Tampa and hope you considered our letter of support urging approval of the amended city sidewalk ordinance agenda item 104 attached to todays agenda. What I see in our neighborhoods is concerning. Missing sidewalks, inadequate crossings, moms pushing strollers and so forth. These are the everyday realities across Tampa. And they are part of why our region continues to be one of the deadliest in the nation for people walking in our community. But were not going to get off this list until we move forward and we accept this amendment to make a difference in our community. We know we recognize at times we have to make some concessions May be necessary to move forward and paddle forward. While we believe sidewalks should be built whenever possible, we support the amendments listed in the ordinance as long as payment in lieu of construction is a requirement. No exceptions there. Because as you know, the city has 1200 miles of sidewalk gaps and every penny moving forward to another location, were going to support. We trust City Council will consider not only the voices in this room today, but also the many residents who depend on safer streets every day to walk to school, to work, to the park and cannot be here to speak. So please vote yes. Thank you for your time.

Alan Clendenin

3:08:23PM Thank you. Next speaker. My name is Carroll Ann Bennett. Im here to support this code change. Walk bike Tampa, sidewalk stompers and many neighborhoods like macfarlane park fought for years to get the code changed and the fees raised. We tried to eliminate the exemption for no connecting sidewalk but were told the exemptions would be rarely granted and flexibility was needed. That didnt happen. That excuse was approved more than the other three combined, and to make it worse, they made mistakes and approved them even when there was a sidewalk next door. If the code had been administered correctly, we wouldnt be here today. Those mistakes are why the motion was made to remove the exemption. We want it eliminated but were willing to support this compromise as long as the fee stays mandatory. Mobility uses those fees to build sidewalks around schools. They prioritize schools that have a lot of children who are forced to walk In The Street and sometimes in the dark because their parents dont have the luxury of driving their children to school, even though it is unsafe to walk. Schools like Sulphur Springs where children have no buses, few sidewalks, and the new builds have not been made to install sidewalks. Yall will be voting on a plan for them. When Virginia Park's -- I left it at the seat. Oh, well. Just imagine a map ill show you. When Virginia Park's 100-year-old pipes were replaced The City was going to fill in many sidewalk gaps with the money from all for transportation tax. When that funding was lost, the sidewalks were canceled. Here is the map. More than half of those houses were new builds and should have had sidewalks. If The City made them build sidewalks as they should, the cost Would Be Way, way less and The City might have had the money to go ahead with the project and fill the few gaps. That is The City's decades long, big-picture plan for filling sidewalk gaps. But so many houses were granted exemption, it doubled the gaps. Many didnt pay a fee. The City kind of shot itself in the foot and sabotaged its own plan. They failed us with a lack of follow-through. Tampa is excellent at killing and injuring its pedestrians and cyclists. People arent being mowed down on sidewalks. We need Leadership that will act in the best interest of the whole population. We need these fees to protect our most vulnerable people. We fought very hard for this progress. I believe that this amendment is appropriate, and it wont hamper our progress, but we dont want to go backwards. Please vote yes. Thank you.

3:11:06PM Thank you, Carroll Ann. Anybody else in the public wishing to speak? Motion to close from Councilman Maniscalco. Second from Councilman Miranda. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

3:11:18PM I just want to say thank you to the Folks In The Community. This is something that we on Council have been working with the community on for a long, long time as Carroll Ann mentioned. Government is supposed to be responsive to people and everything in going through that process, it takes a -- democracy takes a long time and the process modified it slightly Along The Way. Today we dont have any opposition. I hope we dont have to strengthen it again. The ultimate problem -- the ultimate challenge is to keep people safe as folks said. On My Own Street, we dont even have sidewalks I think in a third of the houses. There are folks in wheelchairs that are going down the middle Of My Street. We see that replicated all over the city. Weve got to fix the problem. Too dangerous to have kids, people in wheelchairs, joggers with their ipods in their ears, air pods, sorry. We need to make the city safer. Thank you to everybody for their help on this.

Alan Clendenin

3:12:19PM Councilman Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

3:12:20PM Just to echo what Councilman Carlson said, thanks to the neighborhood for stepping up. When you look around what they have, they have houses and good neighbors. They dont have no businesses. They dont have no churches. They dont have anything other than a good life. When you have people that speak with each other, its better to live there than anywhere else in the world because we lost that art in america about speaking and looking at somebody in the face and just having a standard conversation. I want to thank you all for doing that.

Alan Clendenin

3:12:47PM Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

3:12:49PM I want to thank everyone. I was thrilled when we fought hard to get the fee increased, and this was the second part of this. Im glad we could work together to find a solution that works for everyone. Thats really what this is all about. Thank you so much. Very excited.

Alan Clendenin

3:13:07PM Thank you. Councilman Viera.

Luis Viera

3:13:08PM Thank you very much. I had to take a call over there for something with the city. I apologize, because I was talking. I ran back in here. Obviously I would have voted yes on this. Looking forward to voting for second reading. Sometimes you get calls --

3:13:27PM Ill be damned. Thats funny.

Alan Clendenin

3:13:33PM Oh, my word.

Guido Maniscalco

3:13:37PM I would like to move an ordinance being presented for first reading, consideration, an ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, amending the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances chapter 22, article 1, division 3, subdivision 3, section 22-103, when new sidewalk construction is required, contributions to sidewalk trust fund in lieu of constructing a sidewalk, providing for severability, providing an effective date.

Alan Clendenin

3:13:57PM We have a motion from Councilman Maniscalco. We have a second from Councilman Miranda. All those in favor say aye. Opposed?

The Clerk

3:14:03PM Motion carried unanimously. Second reading and adoption will be held on June 4, 2026 at 10:00 am. In City Council chambers, 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, third floor, Tampa, Florida, 33602.

Alan Clendenin

3:14:17PM Thank you. [ applause sounding gavel you are out of order. Congratulations, Brandon and all the staff that was a part of this. Item 105.

Carl Brody

3:14:33PM Good afternoon, City Council. Carl Brody, Legal Department. And I have with me the director of the Equal Business Opportunity Department, ms. Bertha Mitchell. I would love to introduce our amazing equal business opportunity, Mr. Ardail Allen. He is our certification expert, new certification. Ms. Leta Perez, she is our outreach specialist. Amazing. Mr. Sajan Patel, producing amazing reports. Check out our website. It is amazing. We have Ms. Caitlin Dorzback. She is also our reporting expert and she is conducting on-site visits to make sure prime and subcontractors are getting along. And we have Ms. Loretta Brown who does our contract compliance to ensure that our subcontractors and certified firms are paid expeditiously. Amazing team. Thank you. I couldnt do what we do without them. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

3:15:49PM Thank you.

Carl Brody

3:15:53PM Item 105, this is an ordinance were bringing before City Council. Its not because we want to bring this. This is not the ordinance we wanted you to have to review and approve. This is one we have to get reviewed and approved because of the change in law that weve run into. So, let me go through quickly, what changes are precipitating this. In January of 2025, the new Trump administration issued executive order 14173, and that specifically prohibited grandees and contractors -- grantees and contractors from using -- practicing any dei programs. It wasnt greatly defined, but it was broadly defined enough that it included any program that provided special benefit based on what previously were considered protected classes, race, gender, ethnicity. To clarify that, in July of 2025, the Attorney General, Pam Bondi, issued a memorandum warning all of the contractors and grantees of federal funds that any use of dei by their organizations would result in them losing those grants or if they signed off on a grant knowing that they had a program that would be subject to a dei-type interpretation, that they would be subject to potential false claim act claims, which is a federal violation and brings its own separate penalties, including three times damages. In the event we had a federal grant that was a million dollars, the potential penalty to the city would be $3 million. That was the suggestion or result of the bondi memo that were concerned with. We also have in January, actually, January 19, 2026, this year, the Attorney General of The State of Florida issued a memo noting that any State statute or any city statute or any county statute that provided any kind of dei, again, generally termed, that would provide a benefit based on protected class, gender, race, ethnicity, would not be supported by The State and any challenge, The State would support the challenger. To make it more difficult for us to be able to maintain a program like the EBO program, The State more recently just this month ago passed its new law, section 16604971, which also prohibited any city, any county from being involved promoting any activities that reference race, ethnicity, gender. What concerns us with that one, this most recent primarily is that the penalty for a violation of that is directly focused on city councils and county commissions. If its determined that a violation of one of these provisions is violated, the penalty would be malfeasance. The outcome of a malfeasance penalty is a removal from office. So that was a big concern for us with the new law that came from The State. Also it gave -- or gives any resident of the city or this county or The State standing to be able to bring a case, challenging any of our programs that might provide some dei-related benefit. Again, the terms arent strictly defined, which is what makes it more difficult for us from a legal position to be able to defend. What does occur from just a broad interpretation is that it chills some of our ability to operate programs that we like to operate. But its necessary for us to do that in order to protect the city, protect you, City Council, and to protect our overall program. Because what we dont want to do is have somebody challenge our program, have it be found to be in violation of any of these laws, resulting in closing a program for an extended period of time until we can do what were doing now, which is reconstitute it. Also we want to protect the city against losing millions of dollars in grants, millions of dollars in contracts that we get from the Federal Government. We do know that there is a lot of activity out there by private organizations that do their own kind of audits to determine if local governments and State governments continue to operate any type of programs like this. So we know there are groups out there looking for this. We know that the Federal Government now has a wing of its Department of Justice thats looking to see if any local State governments are involved or continue to have programs that provide any kind of dei related benefit. So its our best advice to the EBO and to you also that we amend our ordinance. We amend it to make it race neutral. That should protect us against any challenges. Thats what we have today for you to consider.

Alan Clendenin

3:22:01PM Thank you, Carl. I would like to thank Council for taking swift action and reconvening the Equal Business Opportunity Advisory Committee. They reconvene in June 2025, and the official suspension of the program was September 5 of 2025. That group met every single month, sometimes twice a month. They are business owners and professionals who took time away from their business and their profession for this cause. I would like to thank them publicly for their dedication and their effort. And, again, for you reconvening the Eboac. I definitely again thank my team. We all spent countless hours reviewing this ordinance to make sure that it is indeed race and gender neutral and satisfies these many, many directives that were directed to us. So we are very confident, and we would like to rename the department to strategic business development, which is what we do. We will continue to look for opportunities for especially our small local business community and to include all ethnic groups, but primarily the focus will be on small local businesses. I thank you for your time.

3:23:56PM Thank You very much. We have no doubt that You will continue to carry out the values of the City Of Tampa.

Carl Brody

3:24:04PM ID like to go through some of the changes just to illustrate how We are making the best out of what We can --

Alan Clendenin

3:24:13PM Do you need to for the record?

Carl Brody

3:24:16PM No, I dont need it for the record.

Alan Clendenin

3:24:21PM I think were good. We got all the background.

Carl Brody

3:24:23PM Youve been briefed.

Lynn Hurtak

3:24:33PM Are there any Municipalities in this state that are fighting this?

Carl Brody

3:24:40PM Im not aware off the top of my head. I heard from other municipalities and talked to several different Legal Offices across the state, most of them are doing away with their programs or suspending them completely until they get a final determination, which is probably not going to happen for another three years. So most of them are doing away with it. From the feedback ive gotten, were more aggressive in terms of trying to maintain our program to the extent that were going to continue to try to provide what the intent of it is without violating law.

Lynn Hurtak

3:25:16PM Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

3:25:17PM Councilwoman young.

Naya Young

3:25:20PM I just want to say I appreciate you all for doing the work. I know weve met a few times. Kind of went over everything. I think just me personally, I think its a shame that we even have to do this. I know that you all put a lot of work into just making sure we continue to have the program. But its no secret what is happening. I think its ridiculous. But I appreciate you all for still making sure that our small and local businesses are going to have the opportunities to participate in business that comes into the city, and I would hope that as a city, even though we cannot direct to minority or women owned businesses that we will make sure we do our job because we live in the city that is extremely diverse, and it would be, I think, a crime to not acknowledge that. I appreciate you all for the work that youve done.

Alan Clendenin

3:26:14PM Were still Tampa. Especially, mr. Richard Mutterback of Contract Administration and Deanna Faggart of the Purchasing Department. They were amazing. So thank you.

3:26:30PM Councilman Viera followed by Carlson.

Luis Viera

3:26:33PM Thank you very much. Ill echo what Councilwoman Young said. First off, before I make very brief remarks on this because I talked to you all about my thoughts. I want to say all of you that stood up, God bless you guys, you guys are fighting a good fight. Were making the best of what We can and I want to acknowledge how up is down and down is up and these new rules that were living under, right, that make no sense. They defy moral gravity and defy our history. If you look at cursory 30 seconds, right, just basic review of history from 1619 to the start of our country, 150 years of slavery. Start of a country to Civil War, 90 years of slavery. Beginning of Civil War, 50% of Florida enslaved. 11 years of Reconstruction. Jim Crow, 6 million african americans fled the south to go up north in the great migration. I was born 11 years after the formal end of Jim Crow. Were told that We cant talk about the effects of the brutal history of torture and immorality has on people today. We can talk about present effects. Government can take action. The 14th amendment is being used to turn itself on its head. Man, thats crazy. I understand. Im going to vote for this because We have to do what We have to do. I think We have to acknowledge the upside down gravity that were living in in this country and how since January of 2025, things that people used to whisper and talk in hushed corners they are yelling, often coming from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. We have to stand up to it because it is immoral. Ill vote for this because were not going to Give Up Highway money and all that kind of good stuff. We ought to acknowledge the immoral universe that were living in which is going to be time limited, God willing.

Charlie Miranda

3:28:30PM File number 105, file 2026-8, chapter 26.5, Ordinance being presented for first reading and consideration, an ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, deleting in its entirety the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances articles 1, 2, 3 of chapter 26.5, Equal Business Opportunity Program adopted revised articles one, two, and three of chapter 26.5, Renaming equal business opportunity to strategic business development, providing for severability, providing an effective date. I want to thank all of you here and those who work behind the scenes to make america beautiful.

Alan Clendenin

3:29:05PM Motion from Councilman Miranda. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

3:29:10PM To talk philosophically for a second, I know there are a lot of people frustrated that would look at changing this at all. As Attorneys said, we pushed back in many different ways. Unfortunately were a subset of the state and federal government and we have to do what they say. If you want to help us change that, get different people elected in those seats so we can change that. One opportunity I think is that when I talk to Small Businesses or Minority Women-Owned Businesses, what they want most of all is a seat at the table. Too often cities and Tampa in particular, has had silos, if you are not a part of the clique, you cant get in. Still groups in Tampa where you have to pay $50,000 to join but you have to be asked to join and you cant join otherwise. If the Big Businesses that could support these businesses have a wall around them, then its not possible for everybody to participate. We need more cross-pollination of ideas, and why is this important? Its not a philosophical issue. Its an economic issue. If The Best Way to build intergenerational wealth is by people building up their own businesses or working in entrepreneurial businesses and getting shares. What made america great is the entrepreneurs that have driven our economy and the majority of jobs in our country are by Small Businesses. We need to do everything we can to grow them. But an example, there are already many, if you take Black-Owned businesses, for example, the CDC, the Black Chamber, Toba, a bunch of other groups that have access to Black-Owned businesses and groups of women-owned businesses and Hispanic owned businesses and others. Just as you all would reach out to the South Tampa chamber, reach out to the Black Chamber. Reach out to Toba. Reach out to all the groups. They have groups of business people who are hungry to build business. I just have to say im so impressed and inspired by entrepreneurs. I was with a group of Black-Owned business leaders recently. One of the start-up businesses that you do when youre just starting out is maybe doing janitorial services. There was a lady in the room who had done such a good job getting referrals that she has now started a referral service to feed other janitorial businesses. In the room, there were three who were getting fed by her. The thing to me, the human mind, the american mind, The Way we are raised, creates this Creativity And Drive to succeed. And people have given the opportunity of having the right doors open, not giving special treatment but having the right doors open. People can innovate and everybody has a chance to succeed and make this a great country. Thank you all for carrying this forward and let us know if we can help create a seat at the table for everyone. Were also missing Jose Valdez. To your point, hes conducting sheltered market committee meetings and goal setting committee meetings, which we invite to the public. We send out that invitation through the City Clerk's Office and all of the public is invited to attend.

Alan Clendenin

3:32:18PM I have a motion and second. All those in favor, say aye. Opposed?

Lynn Hurtak

3:32:23PM Nay. I cant do it.

The Clerk

3:32:26PM Motion carried with Hurtak voting no. Second reading and adoption will be held on June 4, 2026 at 10:00 am. In City Council chambers, 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, third floor, Tampa, Florida, 33602.

Alan Clendenin

3:32:39PM Thank you. We are now at item 39, pulled from the consent agenda.

Lynn Hurtak

3:32:47PM Yes. So I wanted to talk about this. This is $150,000 financial resolution to go to the Hanna city center. I mean, weve given Hanna $120 million. In all of this, we should have had enough money to build out everything. Can you talk to us about why we need 150 more million dollars for a brand-new building? No, 150. Because they asked for 50 and now they are asking for a hundred more.

Michael Perry

3:33:22PM You are correct. In the 2026 budget, Brenda asked for $50,000 to build out the shell for Workforce Development. Im going to let her talk about the programmatic outcomes. She went and got her bids, and now the cost is $150,000. Theres $1.3 Million in the available balance. The project, however, that money is being reserved for the build-out of the cafe. And until we go ahead and figure out what well do with the cafe, we want to keep the funds restricted, and thats why -- Hanna provide supplemental funding for brendas project.

Lynn Hurtak

3:34:02PM We do not have a plan for that cafe yet.

Michael Perry

3:34:06PM I think they are working on it. In Day-To-Day operations, do you know whats happening to the cafe?

Lynn Hurtak

3:34:16PM I would really rather take this money from that plan because weve been hearing this since before Hanna got started. Im just -- im surprised that We dont have a build-out for a facility that We were told was going to be completed with the over 140 -- what are We up to now? Million dollars for this building.

Michael Perry

3:34:40PM Its about 120, maam.

Bill Carlson

3:34:42PM About 240 when you include o m and interest over 30 years.

Lynn Hurtak

3:34:47PM The point being if We have the $1.3 Million for the cafe We keep hearing about over and over again, until We actually do that, the best thing to do is use that money. So thats going to be my request is that We take that money from the 1.3 Million that weve already allocated to this project to finish anything We need to finish. I think its a great program. I think We need it. I think We need to use the money We already have to do that.

Alan Clendenin

3:35:14PM Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

3:35:17PM Yeah, in the very beginning, City Council requested that there be cowork space there, so we can mobilize that. Then the Administration, because they dont like to listen to City Council's idea said well make a cafe about it or whatever. But this process, this process Has Gone Way over -- the Building Went Way over budget. It Was Way beyond the original specs. Its not being managed correctly at 40% or whatever is empty. And the staff doesnt even know what it means to sublease and hasnt had any plan for subleasing. That really concerns me. The other thing is, ive asked several times and I think we as council voted several times to find out what the current commercial valuation of it is because we need that for insurance purposes. Im pretty certain its not close to what it is. I think what well need to do is put this building on the market and let the market decide how much its really worth. If we are upside down, we need to figure out what that means. It was a horrible business decision to take. Contrast what they did at the airport. Partner with the Private Sector, build a building, and they had an option to buy it. The Building Went Way up beyond the original estimation of what it might be worth and profitable. They used the option to buy it back to make a profit. Look at what the county did with county center in buying their building. This building was a complete waste of money. It was a bad decision. The building Across The Street sold for less than this building cost to build during the process that this was being planned. And we need professionalism in the city, and we need this Administration to start being responsible to taxpayers. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

3:36:56PM Thank you. Councilman Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

3:36:58PM No, im sorry.

Lynn Hurtak

3:36:59PM My motion is going to be to return this with the money coming out of that 1.3 For the Cafe. This is a project that needs to happen. We agree on that, but since we keep hearing about something that has not happened yet, and if that Cafe comes back, we can find other funding, but right now, I want a resolution, a financial resolution to come back using the 1.3 To fund this program.

Alan Clendenin

3:37:26PM If im not mistaken, midyear budgets have to originate from the Administration, our choice would be to vote this down with the advice to come back.

Lynn Hurtak

3:37:36PM Im simply asking for Them to look at it and for the possibility of coming back. When They come back, if They cant do it, theyll let us know. Or if its not possible, you can reach out to my office. My motion is to bring it back with the money coming from --

Alan Clendenin

3:37:51PM Motion to continue this item.

Lynn Hurtak

3:37:52PM Yes.

Martin Shelby

3:37:53PM It is a motion to continue with the direction to amend the source of the funding.

Lynn Hurtak

3:37:57PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

3:38:03PM Do you have a date?

Lynn Hurtak

3:38:05PM Our next available really is June 4. June 4 is the next one. It still would be -- I took it off the consent agenda. It could still be a consent item. I just disagree with how this is funded.

Alan Clendenin

3:38:23PM I have a motion and second to continue item 39 to June 4 with the advice to the Administration to reappropriate the money out of the existing funds set aside from Hanna as opposed to general fund money. Is there any further discussion? I want to make sure Council was aware there are some time sensitivities. This is a coworking space for Nonprofit Units that were trying to get off the ground to supplement our young people and getting them connected to careers. Were hoping that this will be open in the fall. We do have some time constraints to get this contracted and built out in time.

3:39:09PM Is there an earlier date?

Lynn Hurtak

3:39:12PM No. Because the next council meeting, They have to have it in by tomorrow.

Alan Clendenin

3:39:17PM Are You able to do an appropriation change between now and tomorrow for this resolution?

Michael Perry

3:39:21PM If We can make the May 21st meeting, well try for it.

Lynn Hurtak

3:39:25PM If you can make May 21st, if not, June 4. It is a very important thing. We dont want to stop it. We need that money elsewhere.

Alan Clendenin

3:39:34PM Understanding the time parameters and the Staff will do this for submission tomorrow. Amendment is May 21st to bring this back, continuation of item 39 to May 21st. We have a motion and second. All in favor, Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it.

Martin Shelby

3:39:51PM Is that the motion to amend?

Alan Clendenin

3:39:53PM It was --

Lynn Hurtak

3:39:56PM I accepted the amendment.

Martin Shelby

3:39:59PM Thats fine. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

3:40:00PM Now We are moving to staff reports. 113.

Luis Viera

3:40:25PM I had wanted to brief Council on this. Let me, if I May, pass out documents for you all.

Martin Shelby

3:40:32PM Do you have enough for the Clerk and me?

Luis Viera

3:40:36PM Give it whenever you are done. All good. I asked Mr. Brody did it need to come here for this. I wanted to brief Council on what I am trying to do with this, which is my proposal that I started talking about with Local 754 and the Police Benevolent Association Of Tampa was to have a mandatory review for public safety master plan. We would eventually come down with the advice of Chief Tripp I believe it was in a meeting wisely to looking at doing it every three years. Every year would be very onerous and not getting anything really, really done. I dont care if we do it via charter amendment or ordinance or whatever, so long as it gets done. Were working on something that I feel very, very strongly about that I know that this Council feels very strongly about. The main issue is one of transparency, which is that citizens in Tampa and similarly situated cities, they should be doing this all across the State of Florida, should have reviews of what public safety deficits are with regards to cops on the streets, number of firefighters, infrastructure, new Fire stations, how Fire stations are doing and how much it would cost to remedy that. People should know that while we make decisions on different things involving other areas of our budget. Ill be talking about during motion time, a big issue with New Tampa and 33647, something that folks there are very acutely aware of. So really its one of accountability for everybody. For all seven of us, for the executive, for everybody. I could go over the history of the public safety master plan. I think I first proposed that in 2020. Then the administration I think funded it just under the threshold that City Council would need to approve it. We found out about it I think in 2023. We funded another $50,000 for an updated one which I dont believe was done. Im frankly taking this route so we could have one done mandatory. What this compromise would do, Council, the Mayor would do an executive order that would come from the mayors office, obviously, detailing a mandatory three-year public safety master plan. Were going right now with myself, the two Public Safety Unions, Police And Fire and the mayors office on negotiated language for that. City Council would concurrently pass with that an ordinance mandating that any modification by any future Mayor of any kind to this executive order would require notice, proper notice. Going to what notice is on Council and also pass a resolution of that. Right now were still negotiating what the executive order would say. 754 has given their suggestions. My motion is, and I think I had June 17 picked out, which I think is open. I spoke with mr. Carl Brody doing a great job on this -- sorry, June 18, continue this to June 18 and we can invite Mr. Brody to come. We can invite to the extent that they wish to come, Police, Fire, as well as the Associated Unions to talk about the progress on this. I feel very confident that by this time we can get language. That is the gist.

Alan Clendenin

3:43:52PM Motion to continue item 114 to June 18. Is there a second? Second from Councilman Carlson.

Bill Carlson

3:43:59PM My only request is that you talked about it being executive order with a resolution. I think it should be an ordinance that I think council documents should supersede the executive order and the executive order could confirm it. Sometimes we codify an executive order. But I think it ought to originate at City Council because then it looks more representative. It doesnt look political.

Luis Viera

3:44:28PM I agree. My big thing is, I want to get it done. I hear you on your sentiments on procedural issues, et cetera. We are going to pass an ordinance for it. Again, this is something im trying to do in a Collaborative Way. I totally understand the sentiments, very sympathetic. My larger thing is get this done. I have SIX months. Been trying to get the damn thing passed for SIX Years One Way or another. This is a different path to make sure it gets done. Frankly it should be done in every city in the State of Florida, over a hundred thousand people.

Alan Clendenin

3:45:02PM I have a motion and a second. Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

3:45:06PM Think about this before You go to tallahassee, this will be my concern, and I want You to really consider it. This is right now an unfunded mandate. To really make it fruitful You gotta have some funds.

Luis Viera

3:45:21PM Absolutely. Sensitive to that.

Lynn Hurtak

3:45:24PM That needs to be somewhere in this language about dedicated funding, whatever that funding might be. Dont You dare go up to Tallahassee making a bunch of unfunded mandate laws. You will fit right in. We need change. Yeah, thats my big concern. What does that look like to You? Obviously, the first one will be a big lift, but ideally, if You are doing these over time, the lift will be much smaller, but we still want to make sure, sort of like when we did the Charter Review Commission and we made sure we put funding in there for it, I want You to think about it. I support this, but I really want to make sure that a Future Administration cant say, well, we dont have the money to do this.

Luis Viera

3:46:11PM May I respond to that briefly? Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Remember, we did the Parks and this is before you got on, Councilwoman Hurtak, we did the Parks master plan. It is a vision of what each district needs to have equity on Parks. This would be a vision or a pathway on what we need to have equity on Public Safety. Its not a mandate to spend it. I say that so we can have transparency so that the public can know what were missing.

Alan Clendenin

3:46:38PM Were kind of spiraling.

Lynn Hurtak

3:46:40PM But the mandate --

Alan Clendenin

3:46:41PM Were spiraling into the issues. This is about continuing the item to June 18. Its already 4:00 and We have a couple of items in front of us.

Lynn Hurtak

3:46:52PM Im not allowed to talk to him. Im hearing him say it is a mandate to do the work. Im saying a mandate to pay for the plan. Im not talking about doing the work which is important.

Alan Clendenin

3:47:03PM Guess who holds that budget shortly. Very good. I have a motion and second to continue this to June 18. All in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Item 115. Can We open 115 and 116 together? Lets do both together. Action plan and the budget. Geri Lopez, deputy administrator for development and economic opportunity. We are really excited to be here today to present a brief summary of our final report for the Sulphur Springs neighborhood action plan. We began this process in December of '24 and our internal working groups, all of our departments, along with the community with a lot of neighborhood outreach have put a lot of work into this. So I would like to introduce Lauren Vasquez from our City Planning Department who has been the lead on this effort to present the plan. Good afternoon, Council. All right. Lauren Vasquez, City Planning Department. Im just going to quickly, the first presentation is on the final plan. This one will go by quick. Our next presentation is going to be on that catalytic project identification. So like I said, this presentation is on presenting the final plan which can be found on our project website, tampagovsulphur Springs. We have presented to you on this plan twice before. The last time in October, so this slide May look familiar to you. We began this project in December of 2024, and We wrapped it up in February of this year. And what this presentation is going to focus on is our phase three engagement and those results as well as the format and recommendations of the final plan. As We did for the last -- the first two phases of the plan, phase three also had an online survey. This online survey was very brief. It was only five questions. We really wanted to keep it focused on validating that We were reflecting recommendations that reflected what the community had told us and also looking forward to implementation next steps. So as you can see, there is a sampling of results on the slide. We asked people to indicate which of the priority action areas were important to them and also how they wanted to get involved in the implementation of the plan. As you can see, there was broad support for the recommendations, and there was a lot of variety and interest in getting involved in those next steps. So that felt validating for us being able to reflect what We were hearing. We also went ahead and also hosted a phase three workshop as well. This, again, focused on getting feedback on those final recommendations of the plan. Actually, at this meeting, I think one of the key parts of it was that We were able to do almost an hour of q a with the attendees, which I felt was very helpful to establish a dialogue between us and the residents to hear their feedback very clearly and for Staff to be able to provide clarity and just information on how were going to be moving this plan forward. So the report is organized into four sections. The first section really being that existing conditions and literature review. The second section being the community engagement results and how We formed the vision and the principles of how the plan was put together. And then the bulk of the plan is the playbook action areas. Those are the top ten priority areas We heard as part of the plan. Thats where all of our recommendations are. And then certainly, last but not least, are the community-led actions. We wanted this to be a guide book not only for what the City is doing moving forward in Sulphur Springs but also a guide book that the community could use to move forward and do some community-led change. So, again, the slide should look familiar to you. This was presented in October last year when We did our phase two presentation. This highlights the first five of those priority action areas. The first one being about providing support for those community LED recommendations, creating public-private partnerships to increase our capacity of what were able to do in the neighborhood, providing more opportunities for affordable renter and ownership opportunities, redeveloping vacant and distressed areas of the neighborhood as identified as one of the top priorities by the residents and, of course, ensuring that there is access to fresh food, which currently is an issue in the neighborhood. On the second slide, this is a little bit different than what We showed you in October. We got some clear feedback from Council that you all felt that We should really be highlighting more economic and workforce development activities. At that time, those recommendations were in the plan. There was actually a fifth section of the plan just called "other recommendations." But upon further reflection and hearing Council feedback and hearing community feedback, We felt that it was better for us to be more clear and efficient in what were recommending. So what We did as opposed to having those other recommendations, We looked at where can We be more concise and clear with what were saying. So there used to be two mobility related priority action areas. One was related to safe streets for all. One was related to connectivity. What We did is combine those two areas, but We didnt lose anything from those recommendations. Instead of having one recommendation that said close sidewalk gaps and a totally different recommendation that said make sure that the sidewalks are shaded and comfortable, now the recommendations are more clear to the point reflecting our principles of having complete streets. So the recommendation would instead be have comfortable, connected sidewalks to get you to places in the neighborhood. By being more efficient in our language In That Way, We were able to add economic and workforce development as a priority action area and really highlight those key recommendations that We were making. Also on the slide, of course, We have making the access to the many, many Parks in the neighborhood better, enhancing neighborhood character and promoting public safety. So, under each of the priority action areas, there is a varied number of recommendations, but the recommendations are all written to be action oriented. Its not just about encourage or promote, its do this, right, because We want this to be an action plan. Each of these actions are assigned either primary, secondary, or long term, and We chose that language specifically so that it wasnt, you know, oftentimes in plans youll have short term means zero to SIX months. We recognize were not going to be able to do everything within a SIX month time span, within a one-year time span but We want to be really clear on these should be the actions taken first to set a foundation for the neighborhood and what is coming forward for the neighborhood. In addition to that, We wanted to make sure that We had a way to measure our success of implementation. So each of the actions also has a set of metrics that lets us know, okay, how successful have We been in implementing this. An example would be how many home ownership workshops have been held in Sulphur Springs. In addition to the recommendations, each of the playbook action areas also has the supporting materials such as a case study and visualizations. The purpose of these was really to give more of a picture of how can this look in our community. Here is how other communities are doing it or here is an illustration of what were recommending. It helps ground in an achievable reality. Ive said this many times in the times that I have presented to you all or presented to the community, but it has always been our intent to hit the ground running with the plan. Weve been working behind the scenes and getting implementation going before the plan was even finalized. Thankfully due to great partnership with partner nonprofit resilient cities catalyst, We were able to fund some of these activities that you see on the slide. We were able to fund a Complete Street design For Bird Street. We were able to go out to community events to continue to do that coalition building among the neighborhood. And We were able to launch the Tampa weather-wise small business grant program which is both in Sulphur Springs and in West Tampa. And that is going to help small businesses purchase items that are going to help them be more resilient to extreme weather like heat and hurricanes. So in my next presentation, im going to present to you some project ideas per Councilwoman Young's motion, but in the meantime, after that, were also going to continue to work with our technical working group departments to help them implement kind of their easy win implementation activities and were also going to reconvene the whole group at least quarterly to make sure were keeping Sulphur Springs top of mind for all of these departments. I can answer any questions related to the final plan or I can go right into the second presentation.

3:57:07PM Keep going. Bring up the next presentation, please. Item 116. Uh-oh, thats not good. You have hard copies. Thank you, Cttv. Should I take out the staples?

3:58:02PM It aint fancy. Lauren Vasquez, City Planning Department. For this presentation, im glad ill be able to point directly on the paper for this one. For this presentation, we were asked to come and, well, first of all, work with other departments to develop a specific budget for a catalyst project or program based on the priority actions identified in the plan and by the neighborhood. To address that first point, we wanted to highlight -- so City Council passed the motion on March 5, and over the course of March, we met with ten different departments, over nine different meetings. What you see on the left part of that slide really was the agenda for each of those meetings. We started it off by first looking at all the assigned action, recommendations that the departments would be responsible for as written in the neighborhood action plan. And then we talked about what are your easy wins. What are things you already have funding for that we can move forward? I realized im still holding the remote. What are your easy wins? What are constraints to achieving the rest of the recommendations that are assigned to you in the plan. If those constraints were addressed, especially something like funding what could be moved forward in the next fiscal year. Letter from the Sulphur Springs Action League, the Neighborhood Association for the Sulphur Springs neighborhood, with the departments that were implications in the letter so that we could discuss the feasibility of some of the requests. And I forgot -- yeah, it printed weird for us. Imagine some nice pictures there. As highlighted, of course, in my last presentation, and in the presentations weve made before that, we did extensive community engagement as part of this and not just traditional community engagement, we met people where they were at, On The Street, at Food Banks, at school events. We wanted to get a holistic view of what the neighborhood needs were. So as a result, when were thinking about what are we going to say are the top priorities of the neighborhood, we want to make sure were reflecting the needs of everyone in the neighborhood. What we found were that these top five needs, community safety, housing stability, safe streets, economic development and park access -- thank you. Javier had a nice copy. Now that I can note it, now that we are talking about the pictures, these are all pictures from the neighborhood and from that extensive On The Street engagement that we did. These are the top five priorities, and while maybe you might talk to different residents in the neighborhood. They might number in different ways. Number one and number five might be different from the next persons number one and number five. We found that the five topic areas were consistently very important to the vast majority of the people in the neighborhood. Okay. So today, we are talking about really two different buckets of funding. Were talking about the surplus funding $150,000 that was allocated by City Council earlier today. And then also generally talking about the development of fiscal year 2027 projects and programs. So one important thing to note for the surplus funding is that we are on a timeline for the surplus funding. We have to expend the $150,000 this fiscal year, in fiscal year 2026. Before the end of September. We took a look at the letter from the Neighborhood Association. This is the letter that they sent in very early March. Late February, early March, and really took to heart the quick visible improvements. Ill kind of get into some of their specific requests on the next slide, but I wanted to highlight that that was something we were considering when we were developing the surplus funding projects. For fiscal year '27, were thinking more about larger scale projects. But in both cases, we really wanted something that had existing support because as this council likely knows, even though fiscal year 2027 we have more time to develop and implement projects, one fiscal year is also not a lot of time to get something done. So we still wanted to make sure that we were suggesting something that had an existing foundation and was reasonable to implement within the next year. And then it really goes without saying that all the projects are rooted in those neighborhood priorities and the work and feedback that we heard throughout the plan. Before I get into this slide, I did just want to touch on you all likely received a letter from the Sulphur Springs Action League this morning. I just wanted to say, so they are firmly expressing their support for that Mini-Grant program, for grants directly to business owners, Homeowners, and those types of things. While we for sure support that and the idea of that, it was just deemed not feasible for us to do as part of the surplus funding because we need to get it expended by September 2026. So as a result when we were developing this, we really were thinking about what can we do that is still achieving the spirit of what is being asked for. So they are asking for how can we help small businesses, how can we help residents clean up, have their homes, their properties look a little nicer? So here is what we came up with in that vein. The Solid Waste sweeps we met with Neighborhood Enhancement and Solid Waste extensively to discuss this. Neighborhood Enhancement let us know that the most prevalent issue in the neighborhood is debris accumulation. And oftentimes that debris accumulation will then turn into the illegal dumping issue because people cannot afford to take their large items to the dump and pay those fees or pay the special pickup fees. It is our hypothesis that by mitigating this at the source, by doing multiple sweeps, our thoughts are -- quarterly -- and coupling that with extensive community outreach and engagement. Ill touch more on the engagement model when we get to the last point, but this is really resident LED engagement and stewardship of the community. To the second point, the 60k toward small business growth acceleration, that is really focused on helping small businesses level up. For example, throughout our engagement, we know that there are a lot of informal businesses in Sulphur Springs, so this technical assistance can help those businesses formalize or if the businesses are already formalized, maybe they want to move into a storefront. This technical assistance can help them do that, and that would dually support addressing commercial vacancy which we know is a large issue in the neighborhood. To the last point, this is one of the requests directly noted in the letter from the Action League that we were able to directly support. And this is all about having the engagement that weve been doing continue. And that engagement model does involve employing residents to do the outreach and do the coalition building. For example, through that philanthropic funding that we have through Resilient Cities Catalyst, we have an engagement consultant or rather Rcc has an engagement consultant that is already doing this work. Working with the Parent Teacher Association at Sulphur Springs k-8, paying a steward of the community that lives in the community, works in the community, kids go to the school, to do surveys for the parents and learn more about what needs there are for safe routes to school and how we can better serve those needs. This 20k will work towards continuing to fund that work, and the 70k is part of the sweeps, part of that is that engagement. So 20k is kind of like the general but also I want to note that part of the 70k is envisioned to be that kind of Door-To-Door outreach to really educate people on, hey, this day is coming up, heres what you need to do. Here is how we can help you clean up your property and things like that. So, we are also working with our partner departments in the technical working group to work to continue to support priorities of the plan and priorities of the neighborhood in the fiscal year 2027 request. As you are all aware, we are pretty early on in the budget season, and so we have just been working with these departments to partner and support the vision of the plan In Whichever Way we can. And then as I mentioned, we also discussed those easy wins, things that already had funding. So things like utilizing the art trust fund or supporting Parks and already $3 million allocated toward Parks improvements in Sulphur Springs. City Planning, me and my team, were going to continue to provide support to those departments to make sure that those easy ones are being accomplished in Sulphur Springs and also being communicated to the community. I have a monthly newsletter that I send out to the neighborhood and I make sure to let them know events that are coming up, City Council coming up, and the work that were doing month to month. So, next steps, I believe that the financial resolution was passed this morning. Were going to continue working with the technical working group developing those fiscal year '27 projects and programs. I have with me here today mobility, economic opportunity, and ms. Feeley can also talk to Housing and Community Development if necessary if there are questions related to those departments. And we are available for any questions.

4:09:18PM Ill drop my two cents and then be done. The Sweep Program I think is a great idea. Two thumbs up. Good first step.

Lynn Hurtak

4:09:29PM Ill let Councilwoman Young go.

Alan Clendenin

4:09:32PM I have Viera, too.

Luis Viera

4:09:34PM Im not.

Alan Clendenin

4:09:35PM I have Maniscalco. Councilwoman Young, go ahead.

Naya Young

4:09:38PM Thank you very much. I worked on this project in phase one during the community engagement and to see where it has come now and to be on this side of the project is Very Full Circle. Im really excited just to see all the progress that has been made. I think having action items and steps to move forward is key so it doesnt become something that We just talk about. Were putting money where our mouths are and making sure that were putting money into Sulphur Springs, which I think is well deserved and so needed. I do have a question. The Bird Street design charrette, is that a project that is a Complete Street project that is happening? Or is it going to? We are still awaiting the final like digital files and then Adam, you can correct me if im wrong, at that point, We would then look at what are the quick build opportunities of this design, how much funding do We have allocated in the existing vision zero quick build fund and then what are the long-term improvements and kind of how those can get programmed into the future. Adam Purcell, transportation services director with Mobility. We had a three-day workshop with a Consultant that came in as part of this effort that helped the Mobility department work Through Bird Street. Bird Street connects Florida and Nebraska under the interstate. The interstate really divides this community and it serves as a barrier to movement. So We Thought Bird Street was critical in improving the bicycle pedestrian connection particularly, under the interstate, so that people can move freely within the community. We worked through that charrette. They are working on a design concept right now. We ask the Consultant to give us near term design solutions that We can implement at low cost. What We call quick-build projects. Paint, delineators. Without reconstructing stormwater, without reconstructing curb, without significant work, something We can do as part of a repaving project. We hope to get that in the next few months, few weeks from the Consultant so We can start to look at how We can program it. We have available funding in the next FY for quick build program. Depending on what comes back from this design charrette and this conceptual plan, We can implement some near-term improvements on bird. What We asked the Consultant to do was not just the near term but take a look at the long term. If We can program or seek federal funds for a larger capital project to make that kind of improvement more permanent, then thats something We wanted to evaluate as well. We know there is a short-term need and long-term need, but what We expect to implement in the next few months is like a quick build project On Bird Street.

4:12:44PM That is very awesome. Thank you, Adam. I also really love employing the residents to do the work. I think that is an awesome concept. One, I think you have this sense of ownership over your community and over your neighborhood and want to continue to see it flourish, so I think thats awesome. Thats all. Thank you so much for being very thorough.

Alan Clendenin

4:13:08PM Councilwoman Hurtak followed by Maniscalco.

Lynn Hurtak

4:13:10PM I agree. I think this is fabulous. Just because its a project kind of near and dear to my heart, We reached out to Parks to find out part of that 3 million. I do want to give an update to the community if they are listening and to the rest of Council. The river tower park update, I got the money just for a loop. We reached out and its expanded in scope without me realizing it. Its very exciting. Well have a circular path, improved parking, benches, picnic shelters, which is really cool and that was not on my list, but I love it. I think its wonderful. The path that will connect to the boardwalk that goes under 275 and once I let people know about it, that was kind of on me. They were like, this isnt safe. Maybe I should have stayed quiet. Who knows. Either Way, both of them are going to be repaired, and because they are working together, they are all going to be permanent together. Unfortunately, they are on the river, which means that We have to get EPC approval and they said that is like SIX months. The goal is to get it started in January, is that right shoveling in January. Well see. I have like fingers crossed that maybe it will go through faster. Who knows. Especially because were not doing anything to harm the rivers edge. Also, I got an update on the Sulphur Springs pool because thats everybodys other favorite. It says the pool deck, boring and soil sample collection completed. Samples have been sent out to test to determine the cause of the pool sinking. Seawall permitting is complete and seawall is currently under construction. But once the results come back to the lab, well have more information. I wanted to talk about mobility in connection with that, because with The Bird Street, when We first biked the new green artery, We Used Bird Street, and that was really scary. The second time I did it, I took everybody through the park, and thats how they found out about the boardwalk. So there definitely will be more connections. I would love to see, bird is a Really Underutilized Street. I dont know if it needs to be four to five lanes anymore. I would love to talk about what a double protected bikeway might be there. More importantly, We do need to connect those two. Also, once it gets into the neighborhood, Bird Street, they said over and over again that thats a Real Big Street that people want to be able to go up and down and around. Its important -- its importance to the community. This is exactly what I was hoping to see because this is how everything connects together. Quick to show that there have been Some Complete Street improvements installed On Bird Street through the neighborhood and, in fact, when We started the project and We were hearing how bad these speed bumps were, which have now been redone, We were hearing praise about the speed tables On Bird Street, which is not to say there are still improvements to be made. To Make The Street safer, were all ears. Were definitely thinking about this in terms of again The Complete Street connectivity, which is one of the priority action areas of our plan.

4:16:35PM Going along with that, bird is also a major car thoroughfare. I dont want bikes and pedestrians on the car thoroughfares as much as possible. Really looking at the parallel streets and looking at those as The Bike Boulevard areas that We want to encourage multi-mobility to go down. I would really love to hear more about that. Sulphur Springs for complete streets improvements. The traffic calming exercise happened over the last five years. You can see every red point here is where they came in and put an all-ways stop. There was traffic analysis in the neighborhood. They talked to the residents. They came in and implemented four-way stops. That is An Inexpensive Way to slow traffic in the neighborhood. They put speed tables and speed cushions. Blue dots throughout the community, locations where traffic calming, speed humps or cushions were installed. One of the places that were looking at making improvements is our sidewalk priorities. So We have a top 50 priority list. Our priority sidewalks kind of flank the k-8 school there. Right now it is a k-8. I know We have a pending memo to do an evaluation to the middle school students that will be shifted. We already talked to Hillsborough County schools on that. They are going to bus every middle school student that is shifted to a new school. Well continue to look at that because I think one of the things were getting back is as those older children go to other schools, the younger children will have to walk to K-6 School by themselves. Or K-5 School by themselves. Thats where were looking at doing sidewalk investment near the school. And then the rowlett park piece, it is a bridge with a narrow sidewalk. Were looking at options through a 2023 ss4a project that were waiting On Federal Highway to finalize the grant agreement on. That is the subject of another safety improvement with federal funds that were looking at in the neighborhood. So We havent started looking to the community. Thats a good note. Ill take that back, but shifting -- We tried to slow the traffic on bird, but potentially shifting it to other corridors is an option as well.

4:18:55PM Just because you brought it up, glad you brought the sidewalks up because that was on my list, too. As you go under the railroad tracks to get to the other side, thats also a very narrow corridor. And there are a lot of folks who again dont use cars in the neighborhood. I dont know if thats still an active rail line.

4:19:18PM It is. So looking at ways that we can get people safely under that railroad trestle or amongst other things. I know that the green artery trail is going to be looked at again. Now that weve Closed The Street or rather -- there is a part of rogers park golf course that was a rail spur that I know were considering for multimodal as well. The blue and pink segments of the green artery have been constructed. We talked about River Tower Park and how that trail will connect the middle piece. What were doing in mobility now is were working with our Vision Zero Engineer and Vision Zero Planner to go through the remaining segments of the green artery and begin to get conceptual design for those and begin to get planning level cost estimates. We have funding in FY '28 and '29 that could potentially be used to support the green artery. Right now thats what were targeting for funding. Couple million dollars to implement additional segments of the green artery.

4:20:29PM Thats wonderful. But you got to take that off of Sligh. That is a very scary And Dangerous Place to ride a bike. I know because I do it. Sligh Avenue. That is scary and dangerous. Improve the condition on Sligh as well.

4:20:47PM Great. Thank you. Institute Working Group On Active Transportation, along with One Of Our Consultants on this plan. And we were able to travel and learn from peer communities and present Sulphur Springs as a case study because as we can see between the railroad, The Highway, and the state roadways, there are so many transportation created constraints in the neighborhood. So we are taking those lessons learned and moving them forward in our implementation activities.

Alan Clendenin

4:21:20PM Councilman Maniscalco.

Guido Maniscalco

4:21:24PM Ill pass. Thank you.

Alan Clendenin

4:21:25PM Very good. Were good. Thank you so much. Appreciate it. Our last agenda item, ms. Feeley.

Abbye Feeley

4:21:34PM Thank you, Council. One thing I want to talk on before Lauren leaves. Abbye Feeley administrator of Economic Development Opportunity. The conversation Around Bird Street, were still working on that as part of the land development code update. Thats one of the corridors were studying. That is Where The Street improvements will meet the vertical construction and we will start to Create That Place that we really are looking to. Also, Lauren is participating in a HART corridor study. Section of the proposed HART brt route. We are leveraging what weve learned in this plan and moving that forward in that plan.

4:22:18PM As all these efforts come together, they really will start to work together and were ensuring as they look at the right-of-way improvements that Adam was just talking about, those have a partnership with the land and that this all goes back to the action plan and that all of those things are cognizant of one another.

Alan Clendenin

4:22:37PM Ms. Feeley, you promised me this would be short.

Abbye Feeley

4:22:40PM So short. Abbye Feeley. Quick update on the ldc. Many of you, if youre already registered for Tampa forward, we had a newsletter that went out today. One of the things ive committed to with you, along this process is number one, come and talk to you, be here, be present, keep you engaged in whats going on, where were at. But another thing we learned is through the comprehensive plan update is keeping the public engaged through the process so that were not coming into you on that first adoption hearing of the land development code, seeing that we should have done more public outreach. We just set up four upcoming meetings that myself and Eric Cotton from Development Coordination will be going out. We did a north, south, east, and west. They are going to be held at these community centers and working with communications to get those -- we got the locations and times set up and just making sure were getting that word out. This will also be going on the downtown ike kiosks. Were also working on getting it up on the digital board at hanna. Were also working on getting it out on some other social media platforms to create that engagement for these upcoming public meetings. In addition to these four, we will also be presenting on the than June 10th meeting, that is a virtual meeting. That would be five total meetings, and then were looking at doing these when we do installment two and then when we do installment three. As you know, its coming in three installments. Thats really where we are focused in the next few weeks is on continued public engagement. I think the survey instrument out on the website was closed, but it is going to be reopened in concert with these going out. Also, anyone out there can e-mail Tampa forward, and those comments come right into us and we work with Jeff and the Clarion Team to ensure that those comments are being integrated as well.

Alan Clendenin

4:24:51PM Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

4:24:52PM I really appreciate this. This is great. I have actually been doing some speaking engagements with -- I mean, the Community, were reaching out to the Community, but also with the Business Community and with some of our, like, Commercial Real Estate Folks. And so anything you have, any connections you have, they have been very interested in what were doing. So we really want to make sure that there might be a meeting that might focus more on commercial because this is all seems to be focused around residential. And one of the things we are hearing from our neighbors is they want commercial spaces, but I think oftentimes they dont know what that looks like. Like, if you want commercial, how do you get it? And how is the land development code connect with that? Also just to reach out to the commercial Business Community to make sure that their questions are answered or maybe they see something because they work in the commercial space all day that we dont.

Abbye Feeley

4:25:59PM We can do that. There are a lot of organizations that We can get involved With That Way. No problem.

Lynn Hurtak

4:26:07PM Thanks.

Alan Clendenin

4:26:08PM Thank you, ms. Feeley. Thank you to you and your staff and everything you do. That concludes our regularly scheduled program. Regular business is done. Councilman Carlson, new business.

Bill Carlson

4:26:19PM There have been several stories recently about -- I dont want to talk about particular case -- but several stories about the culture of the city and the word retaliation has been circulated. A year or so ago I made a motion and you all supported to have a discussion about protecting whistle-blowers. The City Attorney said we were limited about what we can do. But I over the last few years had a lot of calls from current and former employees who in particular are worried about retaliation from people inside the Administration. I would recommend that the current and former employees would like us to do something about it. I would recommend since we have limited authority that we invite the Chief Of Staff to just talk about that. I picked June 4, but motion to ask the Chief Of Staff to return on June 4 to speak to Council and employees through the tv about how the Administration will protect employees from retaliation.

Alan Clendenin

4:27:24PM We have a motion from Councilman Carlson. Is there a second? Second from Councilwoman Young. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it.

Bill Carlson

4:27:34PM Can I say one more thing?

Alan Clendenin

4:27:37PM Sure.

Bill Carlson

4:27:38PM Although its flattering that folks in the Communications Department like copying things that I post online and some of my colleagues, they are paid a lot of money and they can come up with their own ideas. I suggest that the Administration come up and the Communications Department come up with some original ideas. Also, I think there are certain things that have been overused like generational. Everything cant be a generational or transformational. There are a lot of important projects that the city is getting through, but some of that seems tired. In school, if you plagiarized, you get an f. If we see plagiarization from City Council, we can be flattered or, hey, you guys are getting paid a lot, you can do your own work.

Alan Clendenin

4:28:28PM Councilman Viera.

Luis Viera

4:28:29PM One three-minute one. I want to motion on July 16, many of us know Portico Housing solutions, we funded them, their efforts. And I want Pastor Justin Larosa to come and talk five minutes about the good work that he does. Also invite a Gentleman By The Name Of Tap. A Local Artist, really nice gentleman who lives in that housing.

Alan Clendenin

4:28:54PM I have a conflict. We already have police of the month. I have Psta is requesting us on that day, too.

Luis Viera

4:29:04PM What is the next available date here?

Alan Clendenin

4:29:10PM Only one presentation on the 30th of July.

Luis Viera

4:29:13PM How about August 27?

Alan Clendenin

4:29:18PM That works.

Luis Viera

4:29:22PM Thats my motion.

Alan Clendenin

4:29:23PM All those in favor, aye. Opposed.

Luis Viera

4:29:25PM Thank you very much, council. Next, I wanted to talk about, I sent out a motion on this regarding the apparent -- in New Tampa, there has been a lot of chatter online and were getting e-mails, at least im getting e-mails and everything on the apparent transfer or prospective transfer of an asset that I believe would be -- I think fire station 23, if what im hearing is correct. Again, a lot of vagueness out there and hearing a lot of it from New Tampa. I always operate from the presumption that if you are in district 7, you have always got to yell a little bit louder, bang a little bit harder whenever it comes to things in your district. I dealt with that time and time again, I suggest. And I think that the situation with fire response times over my ten years, the last three stations that weve gotten have been for district seven area. One just outside at least north in New Tampa. Ive been fighting for a long time on response times in k-bar ranch in particular where we do have a challenge there. Ive always been of the belief as has been stated in the past, by Tampa Fire Rescue, should be a fire station dedicated in k-bar ranch. But there have been other compromises. We talk about the cut-thru, which I dont think will be coming for at least another year, if what im understanding is right, but we are here. Like I indicated in my memo, ive been made aware of potential asset transfer from New Tampa that has many people concerned. They live out the response times every day and hear what their neighbors talk about particularly in k-bar ranch. I want a clear briefing on a position statement on what is happening and what is going on. New Tampa community is to receive a clear understanding of the plan of operation, operational considerations, shorten long-term plans to address response plans in 33647 and how this potential change would affect it. My motion is on June -- strike that, May 21st, to have both a representative of Tampa Fire Rescue as well as a representative from international Local 754 to come and provide a briefing regarding response times and fire rescue coverage in New Tampa and a 33647 area. Suling, ill get you this memo with particular attention given to k-bar ranch. This includes potential deployment, change, asset relocation involving New Tampa resources that again has generated a lot of concern in the area. I do want to have transparency on that. I always say that -- I always joke that I have a chip on my shoulder about New Tampa. Its funny, because im going to say this. Under Mayor Castor, weve had great, great strides on a lot of things with Parks and Recreation, different challenges that weve had, including mobility in New Tampa, but I listen to the state of the city and there wasnt a mention of New Tampa, which I thought was a missed opportunity for this Administration to talk to some of its successes. People in my district noticed that. I want to build on the successes with this report. That is my motion.

Alan Clendenin

4:32:28PM Councilman Miranda. May 21st, we have Revenue and Finance on the midyear review. We have the large digital signs. It is going to be a really -- weve already got three presentations that day. Could you do a written report?

Luis Viera

4:32:47PM Unfortunately, no. Look, we have rules on number of reports that we can have. Im getting a lot of feedback from a lot of people in New Tampa over this. By The Way, there is a chance if this gets resolved before and we find out what it is, I withdraw it, right. But this is something very, very pressing that im getting a lot of feedback from New Tampa on, and for me, time is of the essence on this. By The Way, we can limit time on this, if that is a challenge, to 15 minutes from beginning to end.

Alan Clendenin

4:33:28PM Ill second. With the time limitation of 15 minutes. May 21st. Then We close that agenda to no more commendations, no more staff reports.

Luis Viera

4:33:41PM Im good with that.

Alan Clendenin

4:33:42PM We have a motion from Councilman Viera. A second from Councilman Carlson for as stated his request for report no more than 15 minutes and a closed agenda after that. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it.

Luis Viera

4:34:01PM Thank you, Council.

Alan Clendenin

4:34:03PM Councilwoman young.

Naya Young

4:34:05PM Thank you. I have two motions and then just a brief community note. I move to make a motion for staff to review the applications for an honoree building named in the honor of the late Mr. Frank A. Reddick and come back and present to council on June 18, 2026. The building is located at williams park complex, 4362 East Osborne Avenue. Pleasure to make this motion in honor of Mr. Reddick's legacy, dedication, service, and his consistent commitment to improving the lives of those in the Tampa Bay community. I have complied with Tampa City Council rules of procedure number 7.

Alan Clendenin

4:34:44PM We have a motion from Councilwoman Young. A second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it.

Naya Young

4:34:52PM Thank you. Weve been working very hard on this to make sure we got the application right, everything. Im very excited to be able to do that. Second, I move to make a motion to present a commendation on June 18, 2026, to the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority incorporated recognizing their commitment to service and political awareness on delta day at city hall.

Alan Clendenin

4:35:16PM It is open. We have a motion from Councilwoman Young. Second from Councilman Viera. All those in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it.

Naya Young

4:35:23PM My lovely legislative aide is a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Society. And also my predecessor, Ms. Gwen Henderson as well. Very excited. Also just some community notes. Im always everywhere. If you have not visited, if you live in the East Tampa area on 30th, tgh community garden is open to the public. And they have -- its really awesome. They have classes there for students. There is a food pharmacy. A program that they work with the doctors at tgh. It is really, really awesome. We got to go and tour. I advise anyone, if you are in the area, to please go and visit. We also had the just elementary and stuart middle school ground breaking. Theres also the launch of the Tampa treasure hunt was at river fest this weekend. If you go to Tampa treasure hunt, its a way just for families and community to get out, walk, bike, take the streetcar to the different businesses that have treasure boxes in front of them and they have treats in them. Cool Way to get the kids out. Something to do for summer. I was also keynote speaker for the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority scholarship program. Over $68,000 in scholarships to some awesome, awesome students. I was listening to their bios and going to school for, were going to be okay, because they were awesome. Also, the Ridgewood Community Neighborhood Association, they just kind of revived. We had their neighborhood association meeting at armature works. It was awesome. Also, I got to tour the Tampa Family Health Center and they have some really amazing programs that they are doing at Tampa Family Health that if you are a Community Member, please look into it, research, take advantage. Thats it.

Alan Clendenin

4:37:13PM Really good services.

Luis Viera

4:37:17PM Its not a motion, Councilwoman Young said on Gwendolyn Henderson, I did wants to note, community Tampa Bay posthumously awarded the late Councilwoman Henderson silver medallion award. I wanted to acknowledge that for gwens legacy and memory. A legacy well deserved.

Alan Clendenin

4:37:38PM Councilwoman Hurtak.

Lynn Hurtak

4:37:39PM Thank you. Thanks for mentioning the treasure boxes. Were thinking of one of my easy Sunday morning rides to do that. Ill keep people posted. First of all, to go back on what I pulled today, item 39, im going to ask Staff to provide a written report explaining how many spaces are left In Hanna Avenue building that are not being used and that will require additional funds for the build-out by June 4.

Alan Clendenin

4:38:05PM Motion from Councilwoman Hurtak. A second from councilman Miranda. All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Ayes have it.

Lynn Hurtak

4:38:13PM Then I wanted to just float this idea by you because weve had quite a few people come to us to really take a look at the resolution that the group showed us this morning about electrical rates. I know its technically not a Council thing, but this is literally what I hear about constantly when im going through the community. At this point, maybe taking a look at the resolution and having our Council take a look at the resolution and maybe talking about it during new business or rather old business or whatever. Yeah, next regular meeting, just to see if this is even something we want to do. Its such a big issue. I feel like if we can encourage our legislators to do something, or at least say that we are hearing people, we understand this is an issue. I know we cant effect it, but I think their statement today was -- made a lot of sense. We can advocate for them in a way they cannot.

Bill Carlson

4:39:22PM I just want to say in general, we cant talk during public comment, but if folks go back and look at the stories, there are many resolutions that we did in the past that we tried to do things and the legislature would do the opposite of it. And there are a -- I dont know about this organization. There are a lot of organizations where people get bonuses or incentivize to get resolutions and check the box in all different places. Whatever the subject is, im not in favor of any resolution that is not going to get anything done, actually going to do the opposite. If we ask Tallahassee to do something, theyll probably do the opposite of it.

Guido Maniscalco

4:40:06PM [Inaudible]

Bill Carlson

4:40:07PM If you do that then -- ive got to go to another meeting. Ill see you guys.

Alan Clendenin

4:40:13PM I think we all have our heart is there. We try to restrict our activities. Our schedules are so full and so big. Kind of outside the scope of what we do as Council. While I appreciate the intent and like I say, we all agree with you, but im kind of on the same side as Councilman Carlson. Councilman Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

4:40:35PM I think we can solve all those problems to some degree and you can help nature. Do a lot of things. Thats why I turn in my electric bill every month. This month $16.39 I think it was. If we have some type of funding mechanism, with the neighbors, with the organization, put them on, the City Of Tampa electric bill going up just like everybody elses. However our total cost of the year was down like 3.5% Because of the solar systems we put in. There is a pay-out. I dont know how that -- 19 years. Mine is paid out at 7.5 Years. Its true I have a house. I dont have a ten bedroom house. Three bedrooms, two bath. 1500 square feet. Instead of going after somebody to solve the problem, how do we get money and solve two problems. Help nature and help the citizens at the same time? We havent done that. Understand those things to come about and tell us what to do.

Alan Clendenin

4:41:44PM Federal Government used to have programs.

Charlie Miranda

4:41:48PM Used to have. Took them out. Still opportunities coming and we ought to start looking at not what we have to do, how do we save long term and do two things at once with one dollar, not two dollars.

Luis Viera

4:42:01PM I wouldnt be averse, as we learned with the Flooding Assistance Program, managing this is very difficult. Im bringing this up, which is -- rates are onerous on people and so forth, particularly within the Cras. Just putting that out there.

Charlie Miranda

4:42:23PM Solar thing. Youll bring it up.

Luis Viera

4:42:26PM Anything and everything that We can do. We should do because again people are in a hell of an affordability crisis, working class, middle class, working poor and so forth in Tampa and Florida, and everything We can do to help them. Councilwoman Hurtak's remarks and shes not even asking for a motion right now. Shes just saying what can We do on this issue and I think thats not a bad question with tax dollars.

Naya Young

4:42:53PM To Councilman Viera and Miranda, im wondering, can part of the conversation be, we know there are a lot of Federal Programs that are being gutted. Can part of the conversation be if there is a solution or some kind of program that could help people have more access to solar or some kind of something. One, I want to commend the two young ladies that came because they are doing their due diligence and they are speaking out. I have to applaud them for that. I recognize that from this seat, we cant -- you know, it is kind of out of our hands but, you know, I dont think its something that we cant just maybe have a conversation about and just see what is there. You bring up with the cras. What is there. We know what we cant do. Is there anything that we can?

Lynn Hurtak

4:43:52PM Thats part of the issue. Its not even solar because a lot of the folks im hearing from, because ive gone to a couple of meetings where people talked about this, its They live in a rental. So They cant do solar. But now, I mean, They are coming up with solar panels that you can hang off of balconies and all of this stuff. I dont know what we can do, but, again, I just kind of sitting on our hands doesnt feel right to me. I know we have a rule about it, but sitting on the hands just doesnt feel right with my part.

Alan Clendenin

4:44:29PM Councilman Viera will be in the Legislature, they have a bigger hand. Anybody wants to run for Congress, there we go.

Lynn Hurtak

4:44:37PM But my question is, do We want -- is this something We want to bring forward or not? I heard two noes, but didnt hear any other noes, and I didnt hear yeses. Okay, well think about it and come back.

Alan Clendenin

4:44:52PM Councilman Maniscalco.

Guido Maniscalco

4:44:56PM Wish a happy birthday to Tonya who does so much in Our Office. Its not today, but I think --

Alan Clendenin

4:45:03PM I would sing Her happy birthday but I dont think She would listen to this.

Guido Maniscalco

4:45:07PM And happy Mother's Day to all the special moms in my life. I have my wife Valerie, my sister, my mom Lisa, my Legislative Aide, my two mother-in-laws, because I have a step mother-in-law, and Suling. Happy Mother's Day.

Charlie Miranda

4:45:26PM I never got a happy Father's Day from You.

Alan Clendenin

4:45:31PM Beat that, Miranda.

Charlie Miranda

4:45:35PM I just did. Electric bill City Of Tampa is a little over $70,000 a day. ID love to send something to the Legislature, but how I solve it? I dont have the power to solve it. It is what it is.

Alan Clendenin

4:45:55PM Let me hand the gavel over here. Psta has requested ten minutes to provide an update on the status of the ferry and thank Council and Mayor for their commitment and support. Motion to allow the Psta to make a ten minute presentation update ferry on July 16, 2026.

Lynn Hurtak

4:46:15PM Isnt that the day that they present the budget?

Alan Clendenin

4:46:23PM Ten minutes in the morning. We only have Police Officers.

Martin Shelby

4:46:27PM Thats not on the calendar yet.

Lynn Hurtak

4:46:32PM Can we go for five.

Alan Clendenin

4:46:35PM Five minutes?

Lynn Hurtak

4:46:36PM Yes.

Alan Clendenin

4:46:38PM Ill ask them to do five minutes.

Lynn Hurtak

4:46:40PM It will turn into ten.

Alan Clendenin

4:46:42PM Ask to do five minutes.

Lynn Hurtak

4:46:44PM Motion from Chair Clendenin. Second from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed?

Alan Clendenin

4:46:54PM Hence what were trying with the agenda, I would like to make a motion that We amend Council rules to no more than three verbal staff reports per agenda. Instead of the five. Leave whats already existing, but in addition, limit to three verbal.

Lynn Hurtak

4:47:12PM I would really rather limit the stuff on the Consent Agenda because that to me is more in-depth.

Alan Clendenin

4:47:21PM That requires a lot of behind-the-scenes work for us.

Lynn Hurtak

4:47:25PM 119 items is just ridiculous. I couldnt read everything. And thats the background.

Alan Clendenin

4:47:31PM Im trying to these long drawn-out meeting.

Lynn Hurtak

4:47:35PM This is not a long, drawn-out meeting. We got out of here by 5.

Alan Clendenin

4:47:39PM Barely. We only had three staff reports today.

Lynn Hurtak

4:47:43PM I cant support that.

Alan Clendenin

4:47:45PM Motion to amend council rules to no more than three verbal staff reports per meeting.

Lynn Hurtak

4:47:51PM Which means we are pushing things further and further.

Alan Clendenin

4:47:54PM No, not verbal staff reports. You can have written staff reports.

Lynn Hurtak

4:47:58PM The whole point is people want to hear us, We want to talk about that. If you want a staff report, it should be something were all discussing.

Alan Clendenin

4:48:06PM I think We Have Way too many verbal staff reports. Why dont We try three --

Luis Viera

4:48:27PM How about we limit time for real on staff reports because thats kind of the challenge sometimes, and maybe you can consider no more than 20 minutes. And if you go over that --

Alan Clendenin

4:48:40PM Already only supposed to be --

Luis Viera

4:48:42PM When I say enforcement, I say I know its hard to enforce that. Once you go past 20 minutes, you need a supermajority to get past it so its not just on the Chairman. Just an idea.

Lynn Hurtak

4:48:54PM Thats not a bad idea. I think You should bring this back.

Alan Clendenin

4:48:58PM Staff reports already limited to five minutes.

Lynn Hurtak

4:49:02PM I cant support limiting staff reports. Just cant do it anymore. I think what We have is good. I think We need to limit -- for Me, the consent stuff is whats -- thats just really overwhelming.

Alan Clendenin

4:49:15PM I saw an analysis of the consent because I push back on the agenda. The consent agenda items were really just the basic functions of the city. If we parsed out -- I dont know what you would delay or not.

Lynn Hurtak

4:49:34PM The issue is, I have to go through 20 -- I mean, I had over 24 questions on my prep meeting and I didnt get half of them answered. Im running back and forth on Wednesday trying to get my answers. Its just too much to take in.

Alan Clendenin

4:49:52PM Im not hearing any support for limiting it, but im going to start enforcing the five minutes because that is a rule. Ill recognize our wonderful Budget Analyst because she would like to have one minute of discussion. Little bit timely here. I think, I hope most of you saw an e-mail I sent through. Today is a long day, you May not have. Basically the synopsis was that they are working to strive to hit the GMP timing for June for the fire station 24, and in participating in a project meeting last week, I realized that the underlying infrastructure, ie., Electrical, support on a roof, things that are necessary to ready a facility for solar is not in the plan. Now, it was my understanding and the only reason im bringing this to you is simply because of timing, to make sure that what you believe is happening is clear. I was under the understanding that the actual solar panels would come at a later time but the underlying infrastructure to ready the facility would be part of the building opening. That is not currently the case. I need to bring this to you because if there is a desire to move in that direction, we would need to request Administration to ask the Project Team to bring that back in --

4:51:22PM Thank you. Councilman Viera.

Luis Viera

4:51:23PM We talked about this before and looked at it. It would probably cost more money to do that, correct?

Hagar Kopesky

4:51:30PM I know it would cost something. I dont know what it would be.

Luis Viera

4:51:33PM Im not going to -- thats just not my thing. Somebody else wants to move for it, sure. Not my bag.

Hagar Kopesky

4:51:40PM I understand.

Alan Clendenin

4:51:41PM What shes saying, initially in our discussion about the construction of the fire station, it was supposed to be prepped for solar panel installation. Right now, as were working towards getting the gross maximum price, We knew that the panels wouldnt be there but We thought it would be fitted so We could eventually retrofit it with solar panels. The infrastructure to do the retrofitting is not there. Theres no accommodation for solar.

Charlie Miranda

4:52:09PM If my house can have solar, so can a Fire Station.

Lynn Hurtak

4:52:13PM Im going to agree with him.

Charlie Miranda

4:52:15PM I dont want to hear excuses.

Guido Maniscalco

4:52:18PM His house is from 1968.

Charlie Miranda

4:52:21PM Before. About 1959 or '60. I havent touched no rafters.

Alan Clendenin

4:52:27PM Can I suggest they come back and report to us.

Lynn Hurtak

4:52:30PM I thought the rule was new buildings had to.

Hagar Kopesky

4:52:33PM Not sure about that. The reason I want to make this clear, were kind of running out of time in the sense that June is when They will actually present with you a GMP. That said I think it would require is Them going back to the Construction Team and simply saying to get the electrical and what would that be.

Alan Clendenin

4:52:54PM Assign Councilman Viera to do that coordination.

Luis Viera

4:53:00PM Thats not --

Guido Maniscalco

4:53:04PM [Inaudible]

Alan Clendenin

4:53:05PM We have a motion from Councilman Viera for the Administration to provide a written report on May 17 -- sorry, May 21st, 2026 on the status of solar installation prep for the fire station.

Hagar Kopesky

4:53:21PM I would say the additional cost to have something to base the decision on. Im telling You what youre asking for, which its not in there. You need something additional. Sorry, that came out wrong.

Alan Clendenin

4:53:34PM Got it.

Martin Shelby

4:53:35PM Besides cost, theres also the sense of time, that if You are asking for that, and thats not in there and Somebody is already drafting up plans, youre not going to get a GMP by June or will You.

Alan Clendenin

4:53:50PM Lets get the status report. Motion to receive and file.

Lynn Hurtak

4:53:57PM No, no, we need to vote on that.

Alan Clendenin

4:53:59PM Always those in favor, aye. Opposed? Ayes have it. Motion to receive and file. Motion to receive and file, seconded from Councilman Maniscalco. All those in favor, aye. Opposed. Ayes have it. [ 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. ▶ meeting video the information contained in these pages represents an unedited version of realtime captioning which should neither be relied upon for complete accuracy nor used as a verbatim transcript. Persons requiring a verbatim transcript May need to hire a Court Reporter. © - City Of Tampa (813) 274-8211

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Election of Chair of the City Council of the City of Tampa.
2. Pro-Tem

Election of the Chair Pro-Tem of the City Council of the City of Tampa.
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Election by City Council for the Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
4. Vice-Chairman

Election by City Council for the Vice-Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
5. E2026-15

Presentation of Commendation to the Police Officer of the Month.
6. CM26-21459

Budget Office Staff to appear to be recognized for receiving the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, with special recognition given for Strategic Goals & Strategies for the Fiscal year Beginning October 1, 2025. (Original motion initiated by Miranda-Maniscalco on February 5, 2026)
7. BA26-22457

Resolution approving, consenting to, and confirming the reappointment by the Mayor of William Babcock (Alternate), as a member of the Architectural Review Commission, for a three (3) year term commencing on February 2, 2026, and ending on February 1, 2029; providing an effective date.

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The Mayor reappoints and hereby submits to the City Council of the City of Tampa the name of William Babcock (alternate) as a member of the Architectural Review Commission for a three-year term commencing on February 2, 2026, and ending on February 1, 2029.

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8. BA26-23718

Resolution approving the nomination by the Mayor and appointing Vivian Walker as Internal Auditor and department head of the City of Tampa Internal Audit Department; providing an effective date. Memorandum from John Bennett, Chief of Staff, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Background Details

Pursuant to Section 6.03 of the Charter of the City of Tampa, the Mayor is required, after a vacancy shall exist, to nominate and submit to the City Council for appointment heads of all departments. The currently serving Internal Auditor has retired as of April 24, 2026.

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9. BA26-23736

(3-minute presentation per applicant) Presentation of applicants expressing an interest in being appointed to two ad-hoc member position on the Community Benefits Advisory Council for the Sanchez y Haya project. Shirley Foxx-Knowles, City Clerk, transmitting eight (8) applications, expressing an interest in being considered for appointment for positions on the Community Benefits Advisory Council for the Sanchez y Haya project (To be R/F)

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10. PS26-22855

Resolution approving an Assignment, Assumption, and Renewal agreement between the City of Tampa, Advanced Data Processing, Inc. and Digitech Computer LLC doing business in the State of Florida as Digitech EMS Billing LLC for the provision of Emergency Medical Transport Billing Services in the estimated amount of $960,000 for use by Tampa Fire Rescue; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor; providing an effective date.

Background Details

By authority contained in Resolution 2022-604, passed and adopted by the City Council on July 28, 2022, the City of Tampa entered into a co-operative contract (City of Riviera Beach RFP #978-19-2) to receive emergency medical billing services. The City and Advanced Data Processing, Inc. seek to mutually assign this Agreement to Digitech EMS Billing LLC. All provisions of the Agreement shall continue to control the relationship of the parties, except as set forth in this Assignment. It is recommended that the City renew the purchase of emergency medical billing services under City of Riviera Beach Contract RFP #978-19-2. The Tampa Fire Rescue Department has reviewed prices and services and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew for an additional one-year period, ending April 14, 2027. Digitech EMS Billing LLC has agreed to renew. There was no EBO participation as this purchase is being made under City of Riviera Beach Contract RFP #978-19-2.

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11. PS26-22878

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 12) Resolution approving Modification #1 to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) 2024 Grant Award decreasing the amount from $306,046 to $280,046; authorizing execution of the grant modification award by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and providing an effective date.

Background Details

Certain funds are available to the City of Tampa in the form of a grant through a multi-jurisdictional program administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) from the 2024 Central Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program for the HIDTA 24 Colombian/South American DTO Task Force. The City of Tampa, Florida, by authority contained in Resolution No. 2024-453 passed and adopted by City Council on June 6, 2024, approved the acceptance of the HIDTA 2024 grant. The ONDCP wishes to decrease grant number G24CF0004A in the amount of $26,000 for a total federal award of $280,046 and acceptance of Modification # 1 must be approved. Entering into this modification with ONDCP will benefit the citizens of the City of Tampa.

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12. PS26-23039

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 11) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $26,000 within the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Fund for the 2024 HIDTA Grant modification for the Tampa Police Department; Providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution reduces the 2024 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas grant within the HIDTA Fund in the amount of $26,000.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2024_HIDTA MOD _FINANCIAL RESOLUTION.PDF (opens in new tab)
13. PS26-22893

Resolution approving the bid of Bound Tree Medical, LLC for the purchase of Medical and First Aid Supplies (Bid-Discount) in the total estimated amount of $661,331.97 for use by the Tampa Fire Rescue Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Medical and First Aid Supplies is used by the Tampa Fire Rescue life-saving personnel in assisting patients on emergency calls and when responding to Tampa citizens' requests for care needed in emergency medical conditions and/or 911 situations. These incidents may be in the patient's home, vehicle or rescue vehicle when transporting a patient to a hospital. 1. Department of Project: Tampa Fire Rescue 2. Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 9 3. Number and list of bidders: Eight; Bound Tree Medical, LLC, CG-Navitronics, Inc, Construcciones IMB LLC, HenrySchein Inc, Life-Assist Inc, Medgluv, Inc, Nashville Medical & Ems Products, Inc., Premier Medical Distribution. 4. Award Amount: $661,331.97 5. Why the winning bid was selected: The lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department recommends awarding this to Bound Tree Medical LLC. As the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder for Medical and First Aid Supplies (Bid-Discount). It is that the City award Medical and First Aid Supplies (Bid-Discount) to Bound Tree Medical LLC. For use by Tampa Fire Rescue Department. The term of the award is for a (1) one-year term with (2) two additional (1) one-year renewal options. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid response from Bound Tree Medical LLC and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter. Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that the EBO Bid Discount provision would apply in the bid specifications to eligible City of Tampa Certified firms.

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14. PS26-22909

Resolution approving the retirement and donation of one (1) canine (K-9) "Nola" of the Tampa Police Department K-9 Unit to Det. James Bryant; execution of the Hold Harmless Agreement by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Labrador Retriever K-9 "Nola" with ID #GA0000509166 will be removed from the Tampa Police K-9 Unit due to retirement. Chief Lee Bercaw and the officers of the K-9 Unit desire to donate "Nola" to Det. James Bryant for humane purposes. Such disposition would be in the best interest of all parties involved.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESO APPROVE DISPO K9 .PDF (opens in new tab)
15. PS26-23040

Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC under the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract FSA25-VEF19.0: Fire & Rescue Vehicles, Boats & Equipment for the purchase of one (1) Pierce Pumper with Options in the estimated amount of $1,025,579.84 for use by the Tampa Fire Rescue Department; authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement; providing an effective date.

Background Details

It is recommended that the City purchase a Pierce custom Enforcer pumper under the Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract No. FSA25-VEF19.0 Fire & Rescue Vehicles, Boats & Equipment. This cooperative contract was competitively sourced with 13 bids received by the leading agency. In comparing the prices of the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No. FSA25-VEF19.0 for the Pierce Enforcer Pumper to the open market, the base price is $826,924.00. The City saves $55,027.95 on the base price and $12,203.58 on options by purchasing from Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No. FSA25-VEF19.0, for a total savings of $67,231.53. There was no EBO participation as this purchase is being made under Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No. FSA25-VEF19.0.

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16. PS26-23072

Resolution approving the bids of Central Florida Frame and Axle, Inc., Collision Auto Pros LLC, Manheim Tampa, Motor Car Finishes Inc. dba Maaco Repair Auto Painting, Paul's Auto Alignment, LLC, SuperSport Classics, LLC, Tampa Truck Center LLC dba Southport Truck Group, and Vargas Electromecanico LLC dba A&C Auto Collision for the furnishing of Automotive Paint & Body Repairs for TPD & Fleet Maintenance in the total estimated amount of $1,830,000 over a 36 month term for use by the Tampa Police Department and Fleet Maintenance Division; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date

Background Details

1. Department or Location of Project: Tampa Police Department & Fleet Maintenance 2. Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded the proposal: 23 3. Number and List of proposers: ten, Central Florida Frame and Axle, Inc., Collision Auto Pros LLC, Manheim Tampa, Element Fleet Management Corporation, Motor Car Finishes Inc., Multinational Sales and Leasing Corp. dba National Auto Body Shop, Paul’s Auto Alignment, LLC, SuperSport Classics LLC, Tampa Truck Center LLC, and Vargas Electromecanico LLC dba A&C Auto Collision 4. Award amount: $1,830,000.00 5. Why the winning bid was selected: The City of Tampa Police and Fleet Maintenance Department recommend awarding this to multiple awardees as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Automotive Paint & Body Repairs for TPD & Fleet Maintenance. It is recommended that the City award Automotive Paint & Body Repairs for TPD & Fleet Maintenance to Central Florida Frame and Axle, Inc., Collision Auto Pros LLC, Manheim Tampa, Motor Car Finishes Inc. dba Maaco Repair Auto Painting, Paul's Auto Alignment, LLC, SuperSport Classics, LLC, Tampa Truck Center LLC dba Southport Truck Group, and Vargas Electromecanico LLC dba A&C Auto Collision for use by Tampa Police and Fleet Maintenance Departments. The term of the award is for a (3) three-year) term with (2) two additional (1) one-year renewal options. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid response from Central Florida Frame and Axle Inc, Collision Auto Pros LLC, Manheim Tampa, Motor Car Finishes Inc., Paul’s Auto Alignment LLC, SuperSport Classics LLC, Tampa Truck Center, and Vargas Electromecanico LLC dba A&C Auto Collision and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter. Pursuant to the review by Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Office, it was determined that SLBE participation goals were not prescribed in the solicitation because the scope did not meet required EBO parameters; however, it did not preclude participation.

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17. PS26-23330

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 18) Resolution approving a Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement between the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management and the City of Tampa for acceptance of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $127,500 to be used by the City of Tampa as part of the Homeland Security Grant Program; authorizing execution thereof by the mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation of City Clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Certain funds in an amount not to exceed $127,500 are available through a cost-reimbursement agreement to the City of Tampa from September 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028, in the form of a subaward grant administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management. Acceptance and distribution of said subaward funds is contingent upon the execution of the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement Contract Number R1394 and all future extensions with no financial modifications between the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management and the City of Tampa. This grant will fund prevention and response to terroristic threats to include SWAT training and bomb threat enhancements thereby improving safety of the citizens of Tampa.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESO APPROVE ACCEPT 2025 SHSGP SUB AWARD AND GRANT AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
18. PS26-23535

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 17) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $127,500 within the police grants fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the 2025 State Homeland Security Program - Police; Providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution appropriates $127,500 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the 2025 State Homeland Security Grant Program - Police.

Supporting Documents:
19. PS26-23537

(Part 1 of 2) (See Item 20) Resolution approving a Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement between the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management, and City of Tampa, on behalf of Tampa Fire Rescue (#R1395); accepting the Homeland Security Grant Program subaward; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the city clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This Agreement authorizes payment from the Department of Financial Services, in the amount of $2,000 for the purchase of equipment to support Hazmat Sustainment. This resolution approves a cost-reimbursement contract in the amount of $2,000 within the Fire Grants Fund for Tampa Fire Rescue.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- TAMPA FIRE RESCUE R1395 AND RESO.PDF (opens in new tab)
20. PS26-23531

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 19) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $2,000 within the Fire Grants Fund for use by Tampa Fire Rescue for the 2025 State Homeland Security Grant Program - Fire; Providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution appropriates $2,000 within the Fire Grants Fund for use by Tampa Fire Rescue for the 2025 State Homeland Security Grant Program.

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21. PS26-23538

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $112,500 within the General Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for shields, computer hardware and forensic workstations; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution reappropriates $112,500 within the General Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department from Operating to Capital Operating for Shields, Computer hardware and Forensic Workstations.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2026 - FIN RESO FOR TPD - SHIELDS, COMPUTER HARDWARE AND FORENSIC WORKSTATIONS.PDF (opens in new tab)
22. PS26-23543

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $295,000 within the General Fund for use by Tampa Fire Rescue for radio and medical equipment; Providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution reappropriates $295,000 within the General Fund for use by Tampa Fire Rescue from operating to capital operating for radio and medical equipment expenditures under accounting guidelines.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2026 - FIN RESO FOR TFR - RADIOS AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
23. PS26-23620

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $113,517 within the General Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for drone software under GASB No. 96 Guidelines; Providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution reappropriates $113,517 within the General Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the reclassification of drone software expenses under GASB No. 96 from operating to debt.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2026 - FIN RESO FOR TPD - AXON DRONE SOFTWARE GASB 96 .PDF (opens in new tab)
24. NCA26-22437

Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Dream Builders Mission, Inc.–The Homeless Help Center, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to promote homebound seniors mobile food pantry which delivers weekly food bags to seniors experiencing mobility and disability challenges in the amount fifteen thousand, two hundred and forty-nine ($15,249) authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

It is in the public interest of the City of Tampa to receive services from Dream Builders Mission, Inc.–The Homeless Help Center for residents who need such support. The City has determined that entering into an agreement with the Agency will best serve its citizens and wishes to establish the terms under which this Agreement will operate. The Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and expire on September 30, 2026. The City will reimburse the Agency an amount not to exceed Fifteen Thousand, Two Hundred and Forty-Nine Dollars ($15,249) for the “Homebound Seniors Mobile Food Pantry,” which delivers weekly food bags to 100 seniors experiencing mobility and disability challenges.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- DREAM BUILDERS HOMELESS HELP CENTER AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
25. NCA26-22440

Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Dream Builders Mission, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to support programs that provide 300 food boxes on a weekly basis to food insecure families and seniors in the amount of fifteen thousand, two hundred and forty-nine dollars ($15,249), authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

It is in the public interest of the City of Tampa to receive services from Dream Builders Mission, Inc. for residents who need them. The City has determined that entering into an agreement with the Agency best serves its citizens and wishes to set the terms for implementing this Agreement. The Agreement begins on the Effective Date and expires on September 30, 2026. The City will reimburse the Agency up to Fifteen Thousand, Two Hundred and Forty‑Nine Dollars ($15,249) to provide 300 weekly food boxes to food‑insecure families and seniors.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- DREAM BUILDERS INC. AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
26. NCA26-22506

Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and J.E.B. Management Inc. dba Good Neighbor Fence Company, without a price escalation, for the furnishing of Citywide Fencing-Chain Link (Sheltered Market Solicitation) in the estimated amount of $300,000 for use by the Parks and Recreation Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date.

Background Details

It is recommended that the City renew its existing award with JEB Management, Inc. dba Good Neighbor Fence Company for the provision of Citywide Fencing-Chain Link (Sheltered Market Solicitation) for use by the Parks and Recreation Department for an additional one-year term. The existing award was made August 24, 2023. This award is in its second renewal term. JEB Management, Inc. dba Good Neighbor Fence Company provides excellent service, quality of product and performance. The Parks and Recreation Department has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the award for an additional one-year period. JEB Management, Inc. dba Good Neighbor Fence Company has agreed to renew Citywide Fencing-Chain Link (Sheltered Market Solicitation). Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one-year renewal contract is in compliance. JEB Management, Inc. dba Good Neighbor Fence Company is a City Certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).

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27. NCA26-22907

Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Veterans Helping Veterans to increase the amount of assistance to help more veterans in an amount not to exceed twenty-four thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine dollars ($24,999); authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa approved an agreement with Veterans Helping Veterans to provide services and support for residents, including increased assistance for veterans. The City will reimburse the Agency up to twenty‑four thousand, nine hundred and ninety‑nine dollars ($24,999) for these services, which must be completed before September 30, 2026. This agreement, effective upon execution, is considered beneficial to the community and defines all terms and responsibilities between the City and the Agency.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- VETERANS HELPING VETERANS AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
28. NCA26-23042

Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund services agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Tampa Bay Arts & Education Network, a Florida not for profit corporation, to promote educational and informative programming by leveraging technology while training college students in the amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000), authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa (“City”) seeks to enter into an agreement with the Tampa Bay Arts & Education Network (“Agency”) to provide services for City residents. The Agency requested assistance as outlined in the attached SMART Form, and the City approves funding of up to Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) for educational and informative programming that leverages technology and trains college students. The Agreement begins on the Effective Date, ends September 30, 2026, and all services must be completed by that date. The terms of the Agreement govern the relationship between the parties, and City Council affirms that entering into this Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement benefits City residents.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- TBAEN AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
29. NCA26-23043

Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund services agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Tampa City Ballet, a Florida not for profit corporation, for the purpose of building bridges, creating bonds, and inspiring hope through dance in the amount twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

It is in the public interest of the City of Tampa to receive services from Tampa City Ballet, and the City has determined that entering into this Agreement is beneficial to its residents. The Agency has requested and the City has approved funding of up to Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) to build bridges, create bonds, and inspire hope through dance. The Agreement begins on the Effective Date, ends September 30, 2026, and all services must be completed by that date. City Council affirms that entering into this Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement serves the best interests of the City.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- TAMPA CITY BALLET AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
30. NCA26-23044

Resolution approving a social action & arts fund services agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to promote the 26th annual festival which serves as a platform to share the rich African American culture, talents, arts, health, and wellness as it applies to the contributions, disparities, and successes of the Black and Brown culture, in an amount not to exceed twenty-four thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine dollars ($24,999) authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa (“City”) seeks to receive services from the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival Inc. (“Agency”) and has determined that entering into an agreement with the Agency best serves its residents. The Agency requested fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), and the City has approved funding in the amount of twenty‑four thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine dollars ($24,999) to support the 26th annual festival celebrating African American culture, arts, health, and wellness. The Agreement takes effect on the effective date and expires on September 30, 2026, with all services required to be completed by that date for payment.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- TBBHF-AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
31. NCA26-23070

Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for the preparation, demolition and/or removal of certain building and/or structure from the following property: 1021 E 19th Ave, after the determination that said building or structure satisfied the criteria to demolish and the property owner(s) failed to demolish and/or remove same or failed to do so prior to the City incurring costs; authorizing a certified copy of the resolution to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a notice of assessment of lien; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution assesses the costs ($3,505.43) expended by the City of Tampa, including administrative costs, for the preparation, demolition and/or removal of buildings and/or structures on the property described in Exhibit “A” of the Resolution that satisfied the criteria to demolish set forth in Section 19-5(a)(2) & (b)(1), City of Tampa Code of Ordinances when the property owner(s) failed to demolish and/or remove the unsafe building and/or structure within the time allowed or failed to do so prior to the City incurring said costs.

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32. NCA26-23074

Resolution approving a social action & arts fund services agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Community Stepping Stones, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to support a community arts initiative for young artists in the amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000); authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa seeks to enter into an agreement with Community Stepping Stones to provide services and facilities that benefit City residents. The Agency has requested, and the City has approved, funding in the amount of seventy‑five thousand dollars ($75,000) to support a community arts initiative for young artists. The Agreement will take effect upon execution and will expire on September 30, 2026, with no guaranteed renewal. All services must be completed by that date for the Agency to receive payment, and the Agreement’s terms will govern the relationship between the parties

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- COMMUNITY STEPPING STONES AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
33. NCA26-23077

Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Project LINK, Inc. (Local Impact on Neighborhood Kids) Emerging Healthy Students Program, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to strengthen the emotional, behavioral, and social well-being of middle school students at Stewart Middle and Young Middle Schools by equipping them with coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, and mental health resources to promote resilience in academic engagement and positive life choices, in the amount of fifteen thousand, two hundred and forty-nine dollars ($15,249); authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa seeks to enter into an agreement with Project Link, Inc. (Local Impact on Neighborhood Kids) Emerging Healthy Students Program to provide services that benefit City residents. The Agency requested, and the City approved, funding of fifteen thousand, two hundred and forty‑nine dollars ($15,249) to support efforts that strengthen the emotional, behavioral, and social well‑being of middle school students at Stewart Middle and Young Middle Schools. The City will reimburse the Agency for these services, which must be completed by September 30, 2026, and the Agreement’s terms will govern the relationship between the parties.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- PROJECT LINK AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
34. NCA26-23078

Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and STEAMA Academy, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to promote accelerating students’ academic performance, mental health, and career readiness for students in grades K–5 and 9–12, in the amount of twelve thousand, two hundred dollars ($12,200); providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa seeks to enter into an agreement with STEAMA Academy to provide services that benefit City residents. The Agency requested funding through the SMART Form, and the City approved twelve thousand, two hundred dollars ($12,200) to support efforts that improve academic performance, mental health, and career readiness for students in grades K–5 and 9–12. The City will reimburse the Agency for these services, which must be completed by September 30, 2026, and the Agreement’s terms will govern the relationship between the parties.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- STEAMA ACADEMY AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
35. NCA26-23079

Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 2907 W Aileen St, (2) 2119 W Green St, and (3) 1102 E Annie St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a lien; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution assesses the costs ($1,251.60) expended by the City for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from such property.

Supporting Documents:
36. NCA26-23081

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $107,800 within the Housing Grants Fund for the Office of Human Rights Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) activities; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has contracted with the City of Tampa Office of Human Rights to investigate dually filed housing discrimination complaints as noted in Resolution number 2026-271. In consideration thereof, HUD will contribute $107,800 to be used for Case Processing, Administrative Costs, and Training costs associated with processing of such complaints. These funds will be appropriated within the Fair Housing Assistance Partnership (FHAP) Housing Grants Fund for such purposes.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 5.7.2026 HUD COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR FAIR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.PDF (opens in new tab)
37. NCA26-23084

Resolution approving a standard hall license contract between the City of Tampa, Florida, and David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. to hold the 2026 annual Parks and Recreation Dance and Gymnastics recitals at a cost not to exceed forty-nine thousand dollars ($49,000.00); authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department (hereinafter referred to as “City”), stages annual Recreation Dance and Gymnastic Recitals (hereinafter referred to as “Recitals”). For the past seventeen seasons these Recitals have been held at the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Straz”) facility. In order to stage these Recitals for the 2026 Season, the City desires to enter into a Standard Hall License Contract, between the City and Straz (hereinafter referred to as “Contract”). The estimated cost and expense due under the Contract for the 2026 dates shall not exceed forty-nine thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($49,000.00). It is recommended that the City continues to hold Recitals at Straz, and enter into this Contract. City Council does hereby affirm that it would be beneficial to the residents of the City to enter into the attached Contract.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- STRAZ RESO AND CONTRACT.PDF (opens in new tab)
38. NCA26-23129

Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida approving an Agreement for Art Collections Maintenance Consultant between the City of Tampa and No Good Deeds Art LLC for the provision of Art Collections Maintenance Consultant in the estimated amount of $37,590 over a twelve-month term for use by the Arts & Cultural Affairs Department; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

1. Department or Location of Project: Arts & Cultural Affairs Department 2. Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded the proposal: 28 3. Number and List of proposers: Two, Alpha Omega Group Logistics LLC and No Good Deeds Art LLC 4. Agreement amount: $37,590.00 5. Why the winning proposal was selected: The evaluation committee selected the most responsible and responsive Proposer whose proposal meets the needs of the City to the best degree. It is recommended that the City award Art Collections Maintenance Consultant to No Good Deeds Art LLC for use by the Arts & Cultural Affairs Department in the amount of $37,590.00. The term of the agreement is for a one (1) year initial term with two (2) additional one-year renewal options. The evaluation committee selected the most responsible and responsive Proposer whose proposal most closely meets the needs of the City. The Arts & Cultural Affairs Department has reviewed and approved the proposal response from No Good Deeds Art LLC and comments were supplied via Department Recommendation Letter. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: This award was made through the Request for Proposal process, with two proposals received. Proposers are eligible to earn up to 15 points (out of a possible 100) for EBO participation. No Good Deeds Art LLC is a city-certified SLBE firm.

Supporting Documents:
39. NCA26-23439

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30,2026; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or appropriation of $100,000 within the General Fund for use by the Neighborhood & Community Affairs Department for improvements of the Hanna Reconnection Center; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Reconnection Center is a physical, one-stop hub designed to help young adults (ages 18-24), including those who are justice-involved, connect to high-potential career pathways and the training needed to achieve their goals. Through a collaborative co-location model, workforce partners, community-based organizations, and support service providers will operate side by side, creating a seamless and coordinated experience for participants. By bringing these resources together in one accessible location, the Center reduces barriers, strengthens alignment across the workforce ecosystem, and ensures young adults receive the guidance, skills development, and wraparound support necessary to move confidently toward meaningful, long-term rewarding careers.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 5.7.2026 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HANNA RECONNECTION CENTER.PDF (opens in new tab)
40. NCA26-23457

Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 3028 N 49th St, (2) 2424 Corrine St, (3) 6302 N Nebraska Ave, (4) 6304 N Nebraska Ave; and (5) 9611 N 12th St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a lien; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution assesses the costs ($3,404.96) expended by the City for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from such property.

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41. NCA26-23539

Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund services agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, in an amount not to exceed twenty-four thousand dollars ($24,000) to support victims of crime with services and emergency financial assistance.

Background Details

It is in the public interest of the City of Tampa (“City”) to receive services from the Crisis Center (“Agency”) for residents who need and request such services. The City has determined that entering into an agreement with the Agency for the provision of these services and facilities will best serve its citizens. The parties wish to establish the terms and conditions under which this Agreement will be implemented. The term of this Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and expire on September 30, 2026, with no guaranteed renewal for subsequent terms. The City will reimburse the Agency in an amount not to exceed twenty‑four thousand U.S. dollars ($24,000.00) for the purpose of providing financial assistance to victims of crime.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- CRISIS CENTER AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
42. NCA26-23631

Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 3218 W Douglas St, (2) 2010 E Broad St, and (3) 4012 S Renellie Dr; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a lien; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution assesses the costs ($1,804.96) expended by the City for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from such property.

Supporting Documents:
43. E2026-8

CH 28 Special Event Permit: Step Out Walk- Harrison St from Orange Ave. to Central Ave.- May 2, 2026 Memorandum from Ted Fowler, Director of Parks and Recreation, requesting that said agenda item be removed. (To be R/F)

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44. E2026-8

CH 28 Special Events Permit: Special Operations Demonstration- Franklin St., & Harbor Island Bridge- May 19-20, 2026

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- SPECIAL OPERATIONS DEMONSTRATION.PDF (opens in new tab)
45. INF26-22451

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 46) Resolution approving Quote #035222v6, inclusive of a Multi-Year License Subscription Contract, and Terms and Conditions between the City of Tampa and Insource Software Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of an Aveva PI Data Infrastructure Software Upgrade License Subscription in the estimated amount of $98,179.08 and approving an Agreement between the City of Tampa and Enhanced Information Solutions, Inc. for the furnishing of Migration to the Aveva PI Data Infrastructure Software Upgrade and Support in the estimated amount of $71,555, each over a thirty-six month term in the total estimated amount of $169,734.08 for use by the Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management; authorizing the Mayor to execute said Multi-Year License Subscription Contract, Terms and Conditions and Agreement; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa has a need for an Aveva PI Data Infrastructure Software Upgrade for data management at the McKay Bay Waste to Energy Facility for use by the Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management It is recommended that the City enter into Quote #035222v6, inclusive of a Multi-Year License Subscription Contract and Terms and Conditions between the City of Tampa and InSource Software Solutions, Inc. and an Agreement between the City of Tampa and Enhanced Information Solutions, Inc. for the furnishing of an Aveva PI Data Infrastructure Upgrade for use by the Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management for a 36-month term. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under Quote #035222v6.

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46. INF26-23655

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 45) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $50,000 within the Solid Waste Operations Fund for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management for capital leases; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution reallocates funds in the amount of $50,000 from fixed & allocated costs to capital leases for various software subscription licensing agreements for use by the Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management within the Solid Waste Operations Fund. Due to changes within generally accepted accounting principles, these expenditures must be treated as capital leases.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- SOLID WASTE CAPITAL LEASES_RESO_ACM.PDF (opens in new tab)
47. INF26-22852

Resolution authorizing the temporary waiving of the application and meter fees associated with connection to the City of Tampa’s reclaimed water system for the period beginning May 11, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026; and providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa (“City”) owns and operates a reclaimed water system that provides non-potable water for irrigation and other authorized uses within the designated service area; and within the City’s existing reclaimed water service area, a significant portion of customers currently rely on potable water for irrigation, with approximately sixty percent (60%) of eligible customers connected to the reclaimed water system and the remaining customers continuing to use potable water for irrigation purposes; and the City is currently experiencing drought conditions and increasing demands on its potable water system which necessitate the implementation of cost-effective strategies to reduce potable water consumption and protect the City’s water resources; and expanding the reclaimed water system into new areas would require substantial capital investment and infrastructure construction; increasing utilization of the existing reclaimed water system within the current service area represents a more efficient and fiscally responsible approach to reducing potable water demand; and the City desires to implement a targeted program to encourage customers within the existing reclaimed water service area who currently use potable water for irrigation to connect to the reclaimed water system, including the issuance of informational and promotional correspondence to customers identified as using potable water for irrigation; and the City further desires to temporarily waive certain application and meter fees associated with reclaimed water service connections in order to remove financial barriers to participation, and accelerate customer conversion from potable water to reclaimed water for irrigation; and the proposed program represents a low-cost and practical means of promoting increased reclaimed water system utilization, reducing potable water demand, and enhancing the resilience of the City’s water supply during periods of drought and ongoing growth; and it is in the public interest and to the economic and operational advantage of the City to adopt measures that encourage efficient use of existing reclaimed water infrastructure and reduce reliance on potable water for non-potable purposes.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- REUSE MTR FEE WAIVER PGM RESO FINAL 04.09.26.PDF (opens in new tab)
48. INF26-23126

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or appropriation of $150,160 from the TFR FS No 10 Exterior Brick Upgrade project to the Citywide Facility Improvements project within the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This financial resolution realigns $150,160 from the TFR FS No 10 Exterior Brick Upgrade project to the Citywide Facility Improvements project within the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund. The exterior brick upgrade and waterproofing project came in under budget, and the project has been completed.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- AMENDMENT FORM 2026 -12 BT CR.PDF (opens in new tab)
49. INF26-23536

Resolution to approve a surplus water agreement between City of Tampa and Tampa Bay Water; authorizing the mayor to execute the agreement; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa (“City”) and Tampa Bay Water (“TBW”) (collectively, the “Parties”) entered into a Surplus Water Agreement on July 9, 2012 (“Agreement”) as approved by City Council Resolution No. 2012-561; and the Agreement’s original expiration date of September 30, 2022 was extended to September 30, 2023 by the First Amendment to the Agreement, as approved by City Council Resolution No. 2022-701; and the Second Amendment to the Agreement, as approved by City Council Resolution No. 2023-792, extended its expiration date to September 30, 2024; and the Third Amendment to the Agreement, as approved by City Council Resolution No. 2024-798, extended its expiration date to September 30, 2025; and the Agreement terminated on September 30, 2025; and the City and TBW desire to enter into a Surplus Water Agreement to enhance the availability of water for both Parties; and the City has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City to enter into the Surplus Water Agreement between City of Tampa and Tampa Bay Water (“2026 Agreement”).

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2026 SURPLUS WATER AGMNT W RESO FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
50. INF26-23545

Resolution approving the Conservation Education Program Project Summary Document between the City of Tampa and the Southwest Florida Water Management District for the Conservation Education Program; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; and providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa applied to the Conservation Education Program through the Southwest Florida Water Management District to request educational signage and Florida-Friendly plant giveaways aimed at increasing residential awareness of efficient landscape and irrigation practices to reduce outdoor water use and to expand community-based educational programming opportunities. The signage, to be ordered by the Southwest Florida Water Management District, will be installed in two phases at the Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) demonstration garden at the Cordelia B. Hunt Center located within Al Lopez Park. The plant giveaways will be purchased through the Southwest Florida Water Management District for distribution by the City of Tampa to residents. The City of Tampa will submit project deliverables, including event reach numbers, event photos, annual reach numbers, and sign photos. The City of Tampa submitted an application for the subject grant; however, the subsequent award occurred after the formal commencement date of such grant period, and therefore, in order to ensure that the City’s acceptance of the grant funding and any actions undertaken in furtherance of the grant are properly ratified as of the effective start of the grant period, it is necessary and appropriate for the City Council of the City of Tampa to approve and accept the grant nunc pro tunc to the beginning of the grant period, thereby giving retroactive effect to such approval as if it had been granted on the first day of the grant period.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESO AND CEP PROJECT SUMMARY_TAMPA.PDF (opens in new tab)
51. INF26-23546

Resolution authorizing an Agreement for Consultant Services in the amount of $2,175,291 between the City of Tampa and Black & Veatch Corporation in connection with Contract 25-D-00043 Howard F. Curren AWTP Master Plan Update; authorizing the Mayor of the City of Tampa to execute same; providing an effective date.

Background Details

1. Contract Title: Howard F. Curren AWTP Master Plan Update a. Address of Project: 2700 Maritime Blvd., Tampa, FL 33605 b. Number of bidders/submitters: 2 (Two) c.Names of bidders/submitters: • Black & Veatch Corporation • Hazen and Sawyer, P.C d.Dollar amount: • The total Contract estimate will be $1,500,000-$3,000,000. •This Initial design agreement is for $2,175,291.00 e. Why the awardee was selected: Most qualified, according to CCNA Committee scores. 2. Contractor/Firm: Black & Veatch Corporation 3.Business Case: •The project is to obtain Professional Engineering services to develop an updated master plan for the HFCAWTP. The updated Master Plan will build upon the evaluations and recommendations developed as part of the 2018 Master Plan. The need for previously recommended but uncompleted projects will be confirmed, and new evaluations will be performed to identify recommended improvements to address evolving drivers. An updated CIP will be developed to provide a roadmap for implementing future improvements under an organized and prioritized approach. 4. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Black & Veatch Corporation, the prime contractor, is committed to utilizing 2 city-certified firms for subcontracting. 5.Sustainability and Resiliency: Green, Social and Sustainable Framework: This project is eligible under the framework as is provides sustainable stormwater management and pollution prevention and control. 6. Community Engagement: N/A 7. Project: a.Contract delivery method: This is a Design project. b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 24 months. • The e-Builder project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.

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52. INF26-23591

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 53) Resolution authorizing Change Order 2 to GMP 2 adding $741,854 to Contract 19-C-00022, David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility High Service Pump Station & Miscellaneous Improvements - Design-Build, between the City of Tampa and CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc.; authorizing execution of said Change Order by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

1. Contract Title: 19-C-00022 DLTWTF High Service Pump Station & Miscellaneous Improvements Design-Build a. Address of Project: 7125 N 30th St, Tampa, FL 33610 b. Number of bidders/submitters: N/A c. Names of bidders/submitters: N/A d. Dollar amount: $741,854.00 e. Why the awardee was selected: N/A 2. Contractor/Firm: CH2M HILL Engineers, Inc. 3. Business Case: Project provides for Design-Build Services for construction of the high service pumping system improvements at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility (DLTWTF). This project includes construction of a new high service pump station with a new common header, baffling within existing on-site clearwells, and provision for non-chlorinated backwash water for the filters. The Initial Services Agreement provides for the design, development of construction documents, and pre-construction services necessary to develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of the DLTWTF improvements. Amendment 1 provided for additional design services to include early material procurement and construction phase services; development of a stormwater master plan for the entire DLTWTF site to include the assessment of existing stormwater management, regulatory review, preparation of a conceptual no discharge plan, and the evaluation of stormwater management needs; and the preparation of a zero-discharge stormwater management plan for the proposed high service pump station at the DLTWTF. Amendment 2 provided for additional design services to analyze and plan for the upgrade of the Industrial Control System (ICS) at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility as part of the High Service Pump Station project at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility. Amendment 3 provides for additional design services to develop: 1) an Administration and Engineering Building and a Visitor Center on a site adjacent to the dam on the Hillsborough River just downstream of the existing David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility (Tippin WTF), and 2) refurbishing the existing Morris Bridge Campus and continuity of operations (COOP) Center to facilitate full-time staffing needs. Change Order 1 for Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) 2 provided for replenishment of depleted Owner Contingency funds due to material cost escalation; additional General Conditions cost associated with unforeseen condition delays in the project; replenishment of Owner Controlled Contingency; Design Builder’s General Conditions cost; and Design Builder's Fee on Construction. This Change Order 2 for Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) 2 provides for changes to the new southmost 16-inch plant utility water line; additional specialized excavations services (hydro-vacuum excavation) to install a 36-inch stormwater pipe; additional general conditions, design-build fee, and insurance. 4. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: CH2M HILL Engineers, Inc., the prime contractor, is utilizing no city-certified SLBE firms for subcontracting for Change order 2. 5. Sustainability and Resiliency: N/A 6. Community Engagement: N/A 7. Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction. b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • The e-Builder project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.

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53. INF26-23622

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 52) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $741,854 for the D.L. Tippin High Service Pump Station Project for use by the Water Department within the Water Renewal and Replacement Fund; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This Change Order for Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) 2 provides for changes to the new southmost 16-inch plant utility water line; additional specialized excavations services (hydro-vacuum excavation) to install a 36-inch stormwater pipe; additional general conditions, design-build fee, and insurance. This resolution reallocates funds in the amount of $741,854 from Water Production Program Project to the D.L. Tippin High Service Pump Station Project for use by the Water Department within the Water Renewal and Replacement Fund.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2026 DLT HIGH SERVICE PUMP STATION PROJECT NP.PDF (opens in new tab)
54. INF26-23623

Resolution authorizing Change Order 3 Final to Contract 20-C-00023; Kid Mason Community Center Renovation, between the City of Tampa and R. M. Halt & Associates, Inc. dba Cadstruct Corp., a decrease of $21,888.08 and final payment in the amount of $21,888.08; authorizing the Mayor of the City of Tampa to execute said Change Order on behalf of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

1. Contract Title: 20-C-00023 Kid Mason Community Center Renovation. CO#3 Final a. Address of Project: 1101 N. Jefferson Street b. Dollar amount: $21,888.08 c. Why the awardee was selected: The lowest responsible responsive bidder was selected pursuant to FS 255.20. 2. Contractor/Firm: R.M. Halt & Associates dba Cadstruct Corporation 3.Business Case: This project provided for the design and construction of improvements to renovate the restrooms, teaching-kitchen, teaching-areas, playground and yard areas to bring each up to current codes for the Parks & Recreation Department. Change Order 1 provided additional funding to replace the existing roof over the reading room, kitchen, restrooms, storage, office, and computer lab. This Change Order also provided additional contract time for designing and permitting the new roof and for mechanical equipment procurement delays. Change Order 2 provided for adjustment of contract amounts, additional funding of owner’s contingency to be used towards unforeseen items found after demolition, additional design changes, and establishing a new completion date. Change Order 3 provides for final additional work and time to close the project as per attached change order documentation. 4. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: R.M. Halt & Associates dba Cadstruct Corporation, the prime contractor, has utilized three (3) City of Tampa-certified firms for subcontracting. 5. Sustainability and Resiliency: This is a Design-Bid-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction. The eBuilder project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedule and cost. 6. Community Engagement: The Contract Administration Department (CAD) and Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CEI) division will assist the Contractor in the communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders. 7. Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Bid-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction. b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • _0______ consecutive calendar days. • The Trible (aka e-Builder) project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.

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55. INF26-23656

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $2,198,100 within the Solid Waste Capital/Construction Fund for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management for the McKay Bay WTE Urea Injection System Upgrade Project; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The McKay Bay Waste to Energy Facility must urgently replace its obsolete Selective Non Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) urea injection system, which is essential for NOx emissions control and Title V Air Permit compliance. The system relies on discontinued hardware and software, with no replacement parts available, creating an imminent and unpredictable risk of failure that could force unit curtailment, require costly waste diversion, and result in regulatory violations. Emergency procurement reduces the lead time to approximately 32 weeks, whereas the standard process would take more than a year—longer than the system is expected to remain operational. An emergency affidavit has been executed to ensure timely replacement and maintain compliance and operational continuity. Immediate replacement is necessary to avoid system failure, protect regulatory compliance, maintain uninterrupted operations, reduce potential waste diversion costs, and prepare for future NOx limits. The replacement cost for the SNCR system is $2,198,100. This resolution provides $2,198,100 for the McKay Bay WTE Urea Injection System Upgrade Project by reallocating $520,600 from McKay Bay WTE Lime Silo Refurbishment Project, $777,500 from the McKay Bay WTE Carbon Silo Refurbishment Project, and $900,000 from the McKay Bay WTE Bull Nose & Water Wall Tube Replacement Project within the Solid Waste Capital/Construction Fund.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- MCKAY BAY WTE UREA INJECTION SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT_RESO_ACM.PDF (opens in new tab)
56. F26-23301

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or appropriation of $4,815,000 from the Utilities Services Tax Fund to the Local Option Gas Tax Capital Projects Fund, the General Fund, and the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Per Council’s request, this resolution authorizes the transfers of $4,815,000 of budget reserves from the Utilities Services Tax Fund. Of this amount, $50,000 will be transferred to the Local Option Gas Tax Capital Projects Fund, $355,000 will be transferred to the General Fund, and the remaining $4,410,000 will be transferred to the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund. On January 8, 2026, the Chief Financial Officer presented to Council a briefing regarding the Preliminary FY2025 Year-End, which included a recommendation to provide $5.3 million of General Fund reserves for community needs. The community needs were allocated to increasing funding for the SAAF Program by $0.5 million and $4.8 million for other needs, such as Parks and Recreation, Mobility, and/or Sulphur Springs. Council instructed Ms. Hagar Kopesky to coordinate funding requests and to provide a consolidated recommended project/program list to Council during the March 26, 2026, meeting. However, in the interim, Council approved a financial resolution on March 5, 2026, that increased SAAF program funding by $500,000. During the March 26, 2026, Council meeting, Council reviewed Ms. Kopesky’s recommended list of funding needs which Council adopted, with a request that Staff prepare a financial resolution to appropriate the requested funding. A copy of the Ms. Kopesky's recommended list is attached to the staff report.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- AMENDMENT FORM 2026 -13 BT CRVII.PDF (opens in new tab)
57. F26-23441

Resolution approving the bids of Advanced Cable Connection, Inc., Alta Vista Communications, Inc., and GA Technical Services, Inc. for the purchase of Citywide Cabling Services (Bid Discount) (Re-Bid) in the total estimated amount of $2,850,000 for use by the Technology & Innovation Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date.

Background Details

1. Department or Location of Project: Technology & Innovation Department 2. Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 36 3. Number and List of bidders: 9; Advanced Cable Connection, Inc, Alta Vista Communications, GA Technical Services, Inc., MCS of Tampa, Inc., NetPlanner Systems, Inc., P3 Solutions LLC, South Paw Communications, Total Network Consulting, LLC, and Wilson Technology Group, Inc 4. Award amount: $2,850,000 5. Why the winning bid was selected: The City of Tampa Technology & Innovation Department and Logistics & Asset Management/Facility Management recommends awarding this to Advanced Cable Connection, Inc., Alta Vista Communications, Inc., and GA Technical Services, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidders for Citywide Cabling Services. It is recommended that the City award Citywide Cabling Services (Bid Discount) (Re-Bid) for use by Technology & Innovation Department. The term of the award is for (3) three years from the effective date of the award, and may, by mutual written agreement, be renewed at the same terms and conditions for three (3) additional two (2) year periods. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid responses from Advanced Cable Connection, Inc, Alta Vista Communications, and GA Technical Services, Inc. and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that the EBO Bid Discount provision would apply in the bid specifications to eligible City of Tampa Certified firms. Alta Vista Communications is a city-certified SLBE firm.

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58. F26-23508

Resolution approving Main Subscription Terms and Conditions between the City of Tampa and Bitsight Technologies, Inc., and approving Sales Quote Terms and Conditions between the City of Tampa and Optiv Security Inc. for the provision of Services and Products Related to the Assessment and Management of Information Security Risk for use by the Technology and Innovation Department; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

It is recommended that the City of Tampa enter into Main Subscription Terms and Conditions with Bitsight Technologies, Inc. and Sales Quote Terms and Conditions with Optiv Security Inc. for the provision of Services and Products Related to the Assessment and Management of Information Security Risk for use by the Technology and Innovation Department. The term of these agreements are dependent upon the terms of orders placed through Optive Security Inc. for use of the Bitsight Technologies, Inc. services. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under a LOCC.

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59. F26-23628

Resolution Authorizing A Compromise Settlement By The City of Tampa of the Civil Lawsuit Manhattan Avenue, LLC V. City of Tampa, Case No. 23-CA-15073, and Providing for an Effective Date.

Background Details

It was determined to be in the best interest of the City of Tampa to settle this personal injury case.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
60. F26-23629

Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and outside counsel to provide legal services relating to a lawsuit related to the antitrust and unfair competition on a contingency basis; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City seeks to enter into an Agreement with the law firms of Baron & Budd, P.C., Simonsen Sussman, LLP, and Young & Partners, LLC, to provide legal services related to the investigation, analysis, preparation, filing, service, prosecution, and collection of any judgment in an antitrust and unfair competition lawsuit against REV Group, Inc., Oshkosh Corporation, Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., and related entities. Under the terms of the Agreement, Outside Counsel will receive a contingency fee of 18% of any net settlement or net recovery obtained by the City.

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61. F26-23720

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or appropriation of $83,420 within the General Fund, the Water Fund, and the Wastewater Fund for use by the Water and Wastewater departments for the settlement by the City of Tampa of the Civil Lawsuit Manhattan Avenue, LLC V. City of Tampa, Case No. 23-CA-15073; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This financial resolution transfers and appropriates $83,420 from the General Fund to the Water Fund and Wastewater Fund for the settlement by the City of Tampa of the Civil Lawsuit Manhattan Avenue, LLC V. City of Tampa, Case No. 23-CA-15073. The Water Fund receives the January 2026 water connection fees of $6,680 for 10 connections, a total of $66,800. The Wastewater Fund receives the January 2026 water connection fees of $1,662 for 10 connections, a total of $16,620.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESOLUTION - GENERAL FUND, WATER FUND, WASTEWATER - TRANSFER FUNDS FOR MANHATTAN SETTLEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
62. B2026-6

Christine Glover, Director of Internal Audit, transmitting audit report Tampa Police Department - Dealership Maintenance Program, dated April 14, 2026 (To be R&F)

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- AUDIT 26-08 TPD-DEALERSHIP MAINTENANCE PROGRAM.PDF (opens in new tab)
63. B2026-6

Christine Glover, Director of Internal Audit, transmitting audit report Neighborhood Enhancement - dated April 14, 2026 (To be R/F)

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- AUDIT 26-09 NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
64. DEO26-22877

Resolution approving a Fourth Amendment to Software as a Service (SAAS) Subscription Agreement between the City of Tampa and Benevate, LLC to add Four (4) User Licenses for Neighborly Software in the estimated amount of $3,836 for use by the Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has five (5) housing initiatives: Housing Rehabilitation and Renovation Program (HRRP), Down Payment Assistance Program, Housing Infill Program, Unit Creation and Conversion and Strategic Acquisitions. The HRRP program and the Down Payment Assistance program are being administered through the Housing & Community Development Department and wish to utilize the same Neighborly software as Housing Community Development (HCD) for our program. The CRA would like to procure the necessary user licenses (4) for our staff to continue to utilize Neighborly for our housing program management needs. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under a Software as a Service (SAAS) Subscription Agreement.

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65. DEO26-23302

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $1,000,000 for the Downtown Non-Core Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Fund for fiscal year 2026 appropriation; providing an effective date.

Background Details

On April 9, 2026 the CRA Board approved a program change to realign $1,000,000 from the Neighborhood Infrastructure and Public Art projects for a Tampa Arts Alliance grant within the Downtown Non-Core CRA Fund.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- BT 2026 REALIGN CRA FUNDS FOR APRIL 2026 PROGRAM CHANGES.PDF (opens in new tab)
66. DEO26-23442

Resolution approving a Second Amendment to Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Tampa and Ashley East Tampa LLC for the property located at 3004 E. Columbus Drive, 3004 E. 15th Avenue, and 3010 E. 15th Avenue, Tampa, Florida; providing for a 99-year lease term for the purpose of developing and operating an affordable housing development; amending the lease to extend the date for satisfaction of the commencement conditions to March 31, 2027; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City and Ashley East Tampa LLC (“Lessee”) entered into a Ground Lease Agreement for the purpose of developing an affordable housing development whereby the units shall be leased to eligible beneficiaries whose annual gross income is at or below 80% of the annual median income (“AMI”), and whereby 20% of the units shall be leased to eligible beneficiaries whose annual gross income is at or below 50% AMI. The lease provides that the lease would commence upon the satisfaction of the Commencement Conditions which are comprised of: (i) Lessee obtaining allocation of tax credits from Florida Housing Finance Corporation, (ii) Lessee obtaining all financing for the Project, (iii) the parties entering into a Development Agreement; and (iv) City approving a proposed site plan for the Project. Lessee had to rezone the property, which pushed the schedule back, as some of the Commencement Conditions were contingent upon receiving approval of the rezoning. The parties desire to amend the lease to extend the date for satisfaction of the Commencement Conditions to March 31, 2027.

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67. DEO26-23443

Resolution approving a development agreement by and between the City of Tampa and SC Mitchell Lofts, LLC; providing for the conveyance of a City Infill lot located at 1808 N. Mitchell Avenue, Tampa, Florida, and the development, construction, and sale/ rental of such property for use as affordable single-family attached or single-family detached residential dwelling units by an income-qualified buyer or renter as part of the city’s Infill III Program; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to said agreement and exhibits thereto; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City issued a request for proposal for its Infill III Program for qualified developers to construct affordable housing on residential lots currently owned by the City , which will be conveyed to the developers. Wire Development LLC was selected to construct units on the property located at 1808 N. Mitchell Avenue, Tampa, FL. Wire Development formed SC Mitchell Lofts, LLC, for the purpose of developing the lot. The parties desire to enter a Development Agreement to set forth the terms and conditions of the conveyance of the property and construction of the project.

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68. DEO26-23458

Resolution approving an amendment and extension no. 4 to the Grant Agreement between the State of Florida, Department of State and the City of Tampa (Grant Number 22.h.sc.900.009) for the project “Jackson House Restoration”; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Pursuant to Resolution 2023-492, the City of Tampa was awarded grant funding in the amount of $500,000 from the State of Florida, Department of State for the Division of Historical Resources Special Category Grant (Grant Number 22.H.SC.900.009) for the grant period July 7, 2021 to June 30, 2023. Grant funding was to be used to hire a historic preservation architect and contractor for the restoration of the historic Jackson House. Pursuant to Resolution 2024-427, the State of Florida, Department of State granted extension No. 1 to the Agreement to December 31, 2024. Pursuant to Resolution 2025-63, the State of Florida, Department of State granted extension No. 2 to the Agreement to June 30, 2025. Pursuant to Resolution 2025-1065, the State of Florida, Department of State granted extension No. 3 to the Agreement to June 30, 2026. This amendment and extension No. 4 will extend the period of performance until December 31, 2026. The amendment will also update the project scope to remove the previous scope and instead use grant funds to repair/replace the roof and reconstruct the interior foundation systems to restore the Jackson House in Tampa. Professional architectural/engineering services are required and will be funded outside of this grant as the architectural plans for this project will be produced through a separate grant 23.s.aa.900.049 (Jackson House Restoration). 23.s.aa.900.049 is a grant that was awarded directly to the Jackson House Foundation. Finally, the amendment will update the grant budget to remove Architectural/Engineering Services and Foundational Pier Repair/Replacement and instead include budget items for Repairing/Replacing the Roof and Reconstructing Interior Foundation Systems.

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69. DEO26-23509

Resolution approving the acceptance of a Grant of Water and Stormwater Drainage Easement from WST Mill, LLC to the City of Tampa for Water and Stormwater facilities located at 110 South Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, Florida; Providing an effective date.

Background Details

WST Mill, LLC ("Grantor") is to convey a water and stormwater drainage easement per FPT-24-0000003 final plat, over, across, under and through a portion of the real property located at 110 South Nebraska Avenue. The Grantor has agreed to grant an easement to the City for the installation, construction, repair, operation, maintenance and replacement of water and stormwater facilities. It is in the City's best interest to accept the easement.

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70. DEO26-23510

Resolution approving the acceptance of a Grant of Sidewalk Easement from Brookshire Homes, LLC to the City of Tampa for the purpose of installing, constructing, maintaining, operating, repairing and/or replacing sidewalk improvements in the vicinity of 505 West Ross Avenue, Unit 1, Tampa, Florida; Providing an effective date.

Background Details

Brookshire Homes, LLC ("Grantor") is developing a project which requires the conveyance of a sidewalk easement, per SPR-25-0002729 to the City for sidewalk improvements. Grantor has agreed to convey such sidewalk easement to the City. It is in the City's best interest to accept the easement for said purposes.

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71. DEO26-23592

Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Second Amendment to Contract for Sale and Purchase between the City of Tampa, as Purchaser, and JPaC Trust, as Seller, to extend the closing date for the purchase of real property in the West Tampa CRA Area located at 1712 N. Albany Avenue, Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa (the “City”) and JPaC Trust (the “Seller”) entered into a Contract for Sale and Purchase dated September 4, 2025, approved by Resolution No. 2025-771, as amended by that First Amendment to Contract for Sale and Purchase dated March 3, 2026, approved Resolution No. 2026-119 (collectively, the “Agreement”), for the purchase of real property by the West Tampa CRA located at 1712 N. Albany Avenue, Tampa, Florida (the “Property”) for redevelopment purposes. The parties wish to amend the Agreement to amend the closing date to no later than July 3, 2026, and to provide for one additional extension period of sixty (60) days. It is in the best interest of the City to enter into the Second Amendment to Contract for Sale and Purchase under the terms and conditions stated therein.

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72. DEO26-23593

Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Communications Tower Lease Agreement between the City of Tampa, as Landlord, and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as Lessee, for the installation and operation of telecommunication equipment on City property located at 2921 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa (“City”) and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (“Lessee”) entered into a Lease Agreement dated November 21, 1996, approved by Resolution 96-2038, as amended (the “Current Agreement”), for the installation and operation of telecommunications equipment on City-owned property located at 2921 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. Currently, the rental amount is approximately $3,804/month. Lessee desires to enter into a Communications Tower Lease Agreement (the “Lease”) to continue operating its communication facility due to the expiration of the Current Agreement. The initial term of the Lease will be five years, rent will increase to $4,200/month, and rent will escalate 3% annually. The parties are willing to enter into the Lease under the terms and conditions enumerated therein.

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73. DEO26-23596

Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Subdivision Agreement between the City of Tampa and Water Street Tampa, LLC, for the construction of required infrastructure improvements and related bonding requirements for a new subdivision development to be named Water Street Tampa Subdivision-Subphase 3A; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Resolution authorizes the City to enter into a Subdivision Agreement with Water Street, LLC for the construction of required infrastructure improvements and related bonding requirements for a new subdivision development to be named Water Street Tampa Subdivision-Subphase 3A.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESO AND AGMT - SUBDIVISION FPT-24-0000003 - WATER STREET 3A.PDF (opens in new tab)
74. DEO26-23624

Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of an Ownership, Maintenance, Use, Assumption of Risk and Hold Harmless Agreement between the City of Tampa and Water Street Tampa, LLC for the installation and maintenance of certain public realm improvements and features on those certain public rights-of-way in the vicinity of 302 Caesar Street or 200 S. Nebraska Avenue in Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described herein; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Water Street Tampa, LLC (“Developer”) is developing multiple properties in the vicinity of 302 Caesar Street and 200 S. Nebraska Avenue (the “Properties”). Pursuant to the City of Tampa’s Central Business District zoning regulations (City Code Sec. 27-181, et seq.), the Developer is required to enter into a maintenance agreement for public realm improvements located within the public right-of-way. In connection with a Design District Review application, the Developer seeks authorization to install and maintain certain improvements within City rights-of-way, including Finley Street, Walton Street, Cumberland Avenue, Caesar Street (formerly), and Nebraska Avenue. As a condition of such authorization, the Developer agrees to maintain and repair the improvements at its sole cost and expense for as long as they remain within the City’s rights-of-way. The proposed Ownership, Maintenance, Use, Assumption of Risk and Hold Harmless Agreement establishes the Developer’s responsibilities for installation, maintenance, and liability associated with these improvements. Execution of the Agreement is consistent with City Code requirements and is in the best interest of the City and the public.

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75. DEO26-23625

Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement allowing facades, cornices, canopies, balconies, one sign, and one green wall to encroach over and above a portion of City of Tampa’s Ashley Drive and Twiggs Street rights-of-way in the vicinity of 520 N. Tampa Street, and in the area and manner identified herein; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City has received a request from KT North Ashley, LLC, owner of 507 N. Ashley Drive and 520 N. Tampa Street, to allow certain architectural features to project into the airspace above Ashley Drive and Twiggs Street. These elements, including façades, canopies, balconies, signage, and a green wall, remain part of buildings on private property but extend into the public right-of-way, requiring City approval. Staff has reviewed the request and found it acceptable with conditions to ensure safety, access, and maintenance, with the owner assuming responsibility and liability.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- ENC-25-06 ONE TAMPA-COT.PDF (opens in new tab)
76. DEO26-23630

Resolution approving a fifth amendment to Emergency Solutions Grant Rapid Unsheltered Housing Agreement between the City of Tampa and Catholic Charities, Diocese of St. Petersburg, Inc., providing for additional funding in an amount not to exceed $960,957.72 in Community Development Block Grant funds, to provide additional shelter beds and place new electrical lines at the Tampa Hope Shelter, for total funding not to exceed $3,043,546.48; extending the agreement through June 30, 2027; approving and authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg, Inc. has partnered with the City to provide support services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. This amendment will provide for an amount not to exceed $960,957.72 in Community Development Block Grant from the City to the Subrecipient to provide 20 additional shelter beds and place new electrical lines at the Tampa Hope Shelter serving of individuals experiencing homelessness. Staff is requesting City Council’s consideration and approval of the attached Amendment and Resolution to allow for the execution of the Agreement that will allow for Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg, Inc. to continue and expand their providing support services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Housing and Community Development will monitor the services to ensure eligible individuals and families are being served

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- HCD26-013 FINAL RESO &AMP; AMEND 5 CC ESG-RUSH.PDF (opens in new tab)
77. MAM26-22863

Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the form Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement for use by the Mobility department related to Right-of-Way Permit applications; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa receives applications for right-of-way permits in accordance with Chapter 22, Code of Ordinances; and in certain circumstances, the proposed permit application includes activities or installations in the City of Tampa’s (“City”) rights-of-way; and upon review and approval of compliant right-of-way permit applications, the City may issue right-of-way permits for activities or installations in the public right-of-way provided that the permit applicant agrees to waive and release and indemnify the City from any and all liability associated with the activities or installations; and the approval by City Council of the form Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement will facilitate the right-of-way permit approval process and protect the City from liability; the form Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement will remove the need to present each form Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement to City Council for separate approval; and if the form Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement needs amendment for special circumstances related to a right-of-way permit application, it will be presented to City Council for approval on a case-by-case basis; and and it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City to approve the form Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement for use by the Mobility Department.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESOLUTION &AMP;AMP; AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
78. MAM26-23046

Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida authorizing a Fourth Amendment to a Grant Agreement 24.h.sc.100.057 between the City of Tampa, Florida and the State of Florida, Department of State Division of Historical Resources to conduct restoration work on Tampa Union Station; Extending the Grant Agreement for 6 months; Authorizing the Mayor to execute said Amendment; Providing an effective date.

Background Details

The grant agreement is for restoration work on Tampa Union Station. The first amendment to the grant agreement extended the grant period for six months. The second amendment to the grant agreement amended the project scope to remove the repair of the roof and decking and reallocate funds to the existing budget line for restoring eight (8) stained glass windows to match the historic appearance. The overall grant budget amount did not change, and there was no fiscal impact. The third amendment to the grant agreement extended the grant period for six months. This fourth amendment to the grant agreement will extend the grant period for an additional 6-months. The State of Florida, Department of State Division of Historical Resources, only allows for 6-month extensions; however, additional 6-month extensions can be requested in the future if needed.

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79. MAM26-23073

Resolution approving the renewal of an Agreement between the City of Tampa and American Construction Services, Inc. of Tampa, without a price escalation, for the provision of Ditch Re-Grading and Restoration Maintenance Services in the estimated amount of $555,000 for use by the Mobility Department; providing an effective date.

Background Details

It is recommended that the City renew its existing agreement with American Construction Services, Inc. of Tampa for Ditch Re-Grading and Restoration Maintenance Services for use by the Mobility Department for an additional one-year term. The initial award was made on July 31, 2025. American Construction Services, Inc. of Tampa provides satisfactory service, quality of product and performance. The Mobility Department has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the agreement for an additional one-year term. American Construction Services, Inc. of Tampa has agreed to renew Ditch Re-Grading and Restoration Maintenance Services and retain their current pricing. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one-year renewal contract is in compliance. American Construction Services, Inc. of Tampa is a City of Tampa-certified firm.

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80. MAM26-23085

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 81) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving a Local Agency Program Agreement in the amount of $1,170,121 from the Florida Department of Transportation for Construction and Construction Engineering Inspection Services on the Davis Island Bridge to South Plant Avenue; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) is authorized to enter into agreements with governmental entities in accordance with section 339.12, Florida Statutes; and the City of Tampa (“City”) desires to perform the Hurricane Helene Permanent Repair Project on the Davis Boulevard Bridge to South Plant Avenue (“Project”), which includes construction and construction engineering inspection services to repair and construct 300 linear feet of seawall, along with parapet and metal railing; and the purpose of this Local Agency Program Agreement (“Agreement”) is to provide for FDOT participation in the Project, as further described in Exhibits A and E of the Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and FDOT and the City have determined that FDOT will contribute funds to the Project in an amount not to exceed $1,170,121, as funded by the Federal Highway Administration Federal -Aid Highway Program; and the estimated total cost of the Project is $1,170,121, with FDOT contributing the full amount; and the Project supports the City’s Tampa MOVES initiative by improving public facilities, and it is in the best interests of the City to enter into the Agreement.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESO AND AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
81. MAM26-23540

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 80) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $1,170,121 within the Transportation Grants Capital Projects Fund for use by the Davis Blvd. Bridge Permanent Repair project; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This financial resolution appropriates Local Agency Program Agreement funds being received by the City from FDOT (Part 1 of 2), in an amount not to exceed $1,170,121, within the Transportation Grants Capital Projects Fund for use by the Davis Blvd. Bridge Permanent Repair project.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2026-112 BT AL DAVIS ISLAND BRIDGE REPAIR_WORD.PDF (opens in new tab)
82. MAM26-23300

Resolution approving the district seven combating human trafficking public art maintenance memorandum of agreement between the City of Tampa and the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the maintenance of public art erected by the state department of transportation; authorizing execution by the mayor and attestation by the city clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Department owns the rights-of-way bounded by Morgan Street, Scott Street, Marion Street, and Laurel Street in Tampa, Florida, consisting of Marion Transit parking and other incidental uses related to bus operations and intermodal use in Hillsborough County, Florida (the "Project Site"). The Department will erect concrete cylinders along the perimeter of the Project Site for the purpose of providing a canvas for public art for human trafficking public awareness, while aesthetically enhancing the project site. The Hillsborough County Commission on Human Trafficking desires to provide awareness and beautify the Project Site by creating and installing murals for each concrete cylinder, the Department installs around the perimeter. The Department and the County have agreed that the County shall install art murals on the concrete cylinders within the Project Site. The City of Tampa, in support of the Hillsborough County Commission on Human Trafficking, desires to support the awareness of Human Trafficking and the Department and the City have agreed for the City to maintain the art murals on the concrete cylinders along the perimeter of the Project Site in accordance with the provisions below. The Department is authorized pursuant to Section 334.044, Florida Statutes, to enter into contracts and agreements. The parties hereto recognize the need for entering into an agreement designating and setting forth the responsibilities of each party in maintaining the Improvements. The City of Tampa has authorized its officers to execute this Agreement on its behalf.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESOLUTION.AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
83. MAM26-23619

Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving a use and Occupancy Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation; rescinding Resolution no. 2026-13; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Whereas the State of Florida Department of Transportation has acquired sufficient legal right, title, and interest in the right-of-way of I-275 Downtown Tampa Interchange located in Tampa, Florida, which includes the airspace below the Downtown Tampa Interchange (the “Airspace”), and said right-of-way is part of a highway on a Federal Aid System; and under an Access Connection Permit issued by the Florida Department of Transportation, Permit 2025-A-796-0010, the City of Tampa has required E. Henderson Avenue to be extended under the I-275 Downtown Tampa Interchange by a third party; and pursuant to Resolution No. 2026-13, the Use and Occupancy Agreement was originally presented and approve by the City Council on January 8, 2026, and routed for execution by the Mayor; and the Federal Highway Administration will be providing federal funds the extension of E. Henderson Avenue and has required an updated form of the Use and Occupancy Agreement; and it is necessary to rescind Resolution No. 2026-13 and enter into a revised Use and Occupancy Agreement with an updated addendum as required by the Federal Highway Administration.

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84. MAM26-23621

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $600,000 for the purchase of capital equipment for use by the Logistics and Asset Management/Fleet Maintenance Division within the Fleet Maintenance Operations Fund and Fleet Maintenance Capital Fund; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Logistics and Asset Management Department/Fleet Maintenance Division are needing to purchase multiple vehicles that will assist with Mobility and Parks Department. A vehicle will also be used by the Fleet Division to provide for general servicing and preventive maintenance at the McKay Bay site. This resolution reallocates funds in the amount of $600,000 for capital equipment for use by Logistics and Asset Management Department/Fleet Maintenance Division within the Fleet Maintenance Operations Fund and transfers $600,000 to the Fleet Maintenance Capital Fund.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2026 FLEET MAINTENANCE CAPITAL EXPENSES NP.PDF (opens in new tab)
85. MAM26-23627

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 86) Resolution of the City of Tampa approving a State-funded Grant agreement between the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, and the Florida department of transportation, providing for the Florida Department of Transportation to reimburse the City for an amount not to exceed $2,170,132 for Construction and Construction Engineering Inspection activities for the Urban Corridor Improvements Project located on Twiggs Street from Ashley Drive to Nebraska Avenue; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Whereas, the State of Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) is authorized to enter into agreements with governmental entities in accordance with section 339.2817, Florida Statutes; and pursuant to the County Incentive Grant Program under section 339.2817, Florida Statutes, the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) is authorized to contribute funds to support municipal projects; and the City of Tampa (“City”) is performing the Urban Corridor Improvements project on Twiggs Street between Ashley Drive and Nebraska Avenue project to add turn lanes, reconstruct traffic signals and an ITS/CCTV system, and install a new traffic signal at East Street (“Project”); and the purpose of this State-Funded Grant Agreement (“Agreement”) is to provide for additional FDOT participation in the Project; and FDOT and the City have determined that FDOT will contribute funds to the Project in an amount not to exceed $2,170,132; and the estimated total cost of the Project is $5,332,324, with FDOT contributing $2,170,132 and the City contributing $3,162,192; and contingent upon approval by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners for Hillsborough County, Hillsborough County agrees to assign the County Incentive Grant Program funds to the City, and therefore, the City, Hillsborough County, and FDOT must be parties to this Agreement; and the Project supports the City’s Tampa MOVES initiative and it is in the best interests of the City to enter into the Agreement.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESOLUTION &AMP; AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
86. MAM26-23626

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 85) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $2,170,132 within the Transportation Grants Capital Projects Fund, $2,500,000 within the Local Option Gas Tax Capital Projects Fund and $662,192 within the Multi Modal Fee Central East District and the Multi Modal CIP Central East District funds for use Twiggs Street Complete Street project; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This financial resolution appropriates a state-funded grant being received by the City from FDOT (Part 1 of 2), in an amount not to exceed $2,70,132, within the Transportation Grants Capital Projects Fund for use by the Twiggs Street Complete Street project. In addition, this financial resolution transfer funds within the Local Option Capital Projects Fund from the Resurfacing project to the Twiggs Street Complete Streets project. It also appropriates $662,192 and realigns the funds from the Multi Modal Fee Central East District Fund to the Multi Modal CIP Central East District Fund for use by the Twiggs Street Complete Streets project. Upon adoption of the financial resolution, the Twiggs Street Complete Street Project will have an appropriation of $10,709,391, which includes $5,354,695 of Federal Grant funds.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2026-117 BT AL STATE FUNDED GRANT TWIGGS.PDF (opens in new tab)
87. E2026-8

CH 27 Resolution scheduling a public hearing on June 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter, in City Council Chambers, 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Tampa Florida, 33602, for consideration of suspension of alcoholic beverage permits for each of the establishments listed on Exhibit “A”, attached hereto, for failure of said establishments to comply with the requirements of Section 27-319 of the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances; providing for notice; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Pursuant to Section 27-319 (a)(2), of the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances (“City Code”), the property owner or the holder of such alcoholic beverage license is required to submit certain specified information to the City on or before the thirty-first (31st) day of January of each year; and non-compliance with any part of Section 27-319 is a violation of the section and subject to the provisions of the City Code Section 27-318, including revocation or suspension for cause; and pursuant to City Code Section 27-318(d), the City Council shall set a public hearing to consider the revocation or suspension of any approval to sell alcoholic beverages for cause, and the City Clerk shall notify the owner of the property and the holder of the alcoholic beverage license of the set location, date, and time of the public hearing, by certified mail, not less than thirty (30) days from the date of the notice.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESOLUTION - NOTICE TO SUSPEND AB PERMIT - COUNCIL.PDF (opens in new tab)
88. E2026-8

CH 27 Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, setting public hearings on May 21, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., or soon thereafter, and June 4, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., or soon thereafter, in City Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602, on an ordinance of the city of Tampa, Florida, relating to publicly initiated text amendments, making revisions to city of Tampa Code of Ordinances, amending Chapter 27, (zoning and land development), amending Section 27-6, establishment of the Land Development Code; amending division 8. Subdivision procedures; amending Section 27-153.1., title; amending Section 27-153.1.1, purpose; amending Section 27-153.1.2., applicability; amending Section 27-153.1.3., administrative authority; amending Section 27-153.2., applications, documentation; amending Section 27-153.2. 1., stages of subdivision review; amending Section 27-153.2.2., phased developments; amending Section 27-153.2.3., preliminary plat – generally; amending Section 27-153.2.5., same-filing of applications; amending administrative review; Section 27-153.2.6., same—action by city; amending Section 27-153.2.7., same—effect of approval; amending Section 27-153.2.8., construction drawings—generally; amending Section 27-153.2.10., same—filing of application; administrative review; amending Section 27-153.2.11., same—effect of approval; amending Section 27-153.2.12., final plat—generally; amending Section 27-153.2.13., same—filing of application; administrative review; amending Section 27-153.2.14., same—standards for approval; effect of approval; amending Section 27-153.2.15., performance security; amending Section 27-153.2.17., final plat—effect of approval; amending Section 27-153.2.18., same—recording and reproducing; amending Section 27-153.2.20., same—amendments; amending Section 27-153.2.21., application submission requirements for preliminary plats; amending Section 27-153.2.22., submission requirements for construction drawings; amending Section 27-153.2.23., submission requirements for final plats; amending Section 27-153.2.24., express subdivision review; amending Section 27-153.2.25., affordable housing subdivisions; amending Section 27-153.2.26., electronic data; amending Section 27-153.3.1., same—types enumerated; Section 27-153.3.2., land alteration prior to construction drawing approval; Section 27-153.3.3., model homes/sales centers; amending Section 27-154.2., stop work and emergency orders; creating Section 27-154.3, revocation; amending Section 27-155.1., technical standards may be established; amending Section 27-155.2., technical standards adopted; amending Section 27-155.3.1., improvements required; minimum design and construction standards; amending Section 27-155.3.2., private street, drainage and other improvements; amending Section 27-155.3.3., streets; amending Section 27-155.3.4., sidewalks; amending Section 27-155.3.5., streetlights; amending Section 27-155.3.6., blocks; amending Section 27-155.3.7., easements; amending Section 27-155.3.8., lots; amending Section 27-155.3.9., underground utilities; amending Section 27-155.3.10., permanent reference monuments and control points; providing for severability; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing an effective date.

Background Details

A Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, setting public hearings on an Ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, relating to publicly initiated text amendments, making revisions to city of Tampa code of ordinances, amending chapter 27, (zoning and land development), amending section 27-6, establishment of the land development code; amending division 8. subdivision procedures; amending section 27-153.1., title; amending section 27-153.1.1, purpose; amending section 27-153.1.2., applicability; amending section 27-153.1.3., administrative authority; amending section 27-153.2., applications, documentation; amending section 27-153.2. 1., stages of subdivision review; amending section 27-153.2.2., phased developments; amending section 27-153.2.3., preliminary plat – generally; amending section 27-153.2.5., same-filing of applications; amending administrative review; section 27-153.2.6., same—action by city; amending section 27-153.2.7., same—effect of approval.

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89. BF26-23512

Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, calling for public hearings on May 28, 2026 at 5:01 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, and on June 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in City Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602, the proposed designation of a brownfield area for rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 376, Florida Statues, for property consisting of four adjoining parcels generally located in the vicinity of 1411 North Ashley Street, 103 East Laurel Street, 1200 North Tampa Street, and 1312 Tampa Street consisting of approximately 4.33 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida, providing for notice; Providing an effective date.

Background Details

A resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, calling for public hearings on the proposed designation of a brownfield area for rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 376, Florida Statues, for property consisting of four adjoining parcels generally located in the vicinity of 1411 North Ashley Street, 103 East Laurel Street, 1200 North Tampa Street, and 1312 Tampa Street consisting of approximately 4.33 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida, providing for notice; Providing an effective date.

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90. BF26-23532

Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, calling for public hearings on May 28, 2026, at 5:01 p.m., or as soon thereafter, and June 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter, in City Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, Florida, 33602, on the proposed designation of a brownfield area for rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 376, Florida Statutes, for property consisting of two adjoining parcels generally located in the vicinity of 1125 and 1127 East Twiggs Street, consisting of approximately 0.28 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida; providing for notice; providing an effective date.

Background Details

A resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, calling for public hearings on the proposed designation of a brownfield area for rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 376, Florida Statutes, for property consisting of two adjoining parcels generally located in the vicinity of 1125 and 1127 East Twiggs Street, consisting of approximately 0.28 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida; providing for notice; providing an effective date.

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91. SU1-26-33-C

Petition for Review filed by Saloman Joseph, owner, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the Zoning Administrator, SU1-26-0000033, pertaining to the property located at 2406 E. Annie Street. (Review hearing to be scheduled on June 18, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.)

Supporting Documents:
- SU1-26-33-C PETITION FOR REVIEW APPLICATION.PDF (opens in new tab)
92. E2026-8

CH 26 (UNAN) (Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, amending City of Tampa Code of Ordinances Chapter 26, Article I: Section 26-31, utility rates, fees and charges and Section 26-37, water capacity fee; by increasing the water and wastewater capacity fees; by removing conflicting and outdated portions of Section 26-31, utility rates, fees and charges; by repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for severability; providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Hurtak-Miranda on April 2, 2026)

Background Details

Water and wastewater capacity fees are like impact fees in that they require payment on new development or redevelopment within the City. Development impacts affect the capacity of both plants and the water distribution and wastewater collections system. The City last updated the capacity fees in 2020 which included: Initiated the payment of water capacity fees, Reduction of the wastewater capacity fees, Established a capacity fee of $0.00 for qualified affordable housing units, and Requirement to review the capacity fees every five years. The City has engaged the Raftelis firm to conduct the capacity fee study. Based on their analysis, the City is recommending limiting the proposed increases to no greater than 50% of the current fee and phasing it in over a four-year implementation schedule starting on March 1, 2027. City staff along with Raftelis presented the City’s findings and recommendation to the development community on February 18, 2026. Public hearings before City Council to present the proposed capacity fee increase ordinance are scheduled for April 2, 2026 and May 7, 2026.

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93. REZ-26-06

(Hurtak no, Miranda absent at vote, and Clendenin absent) (Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4420 West Carmen Street, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Single-Family, Attached); providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Carlson-Viera on April 9, 2026)

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94. REZ-25-77

(UNAN, Young absent at vote, and Clendenin absent) (Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 301 and 305 South MacDill Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development, Medical Office, Personal Services); providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Viera-Maniscalco on April 9, 2026)

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95. REZ-25-115

(Miranda no, and Clendenin absent) (Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 3724 West San Pedro Street and 3717 Obispo Street, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RS-50 (Residential Single-Family) and PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development, Business Professional Office, Medical Office); providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Young-Maniscalco on April 9, 2026)

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96. REZ-26-09

(Maniscalco & Carlson no, and Clendenin absent) (Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 3415 West Harbor View Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RS-60 (Residential, Single-Family) to RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family); providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Miranda-Viera on April 9, 2026)

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97. REZ-26-27

(UNAN; Clendenin absent) (Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 3106 North Massachusetts Avenue 1/2, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to RM-18 (Residential, Multiple-Family); providing an effective date.(Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Maniscalco-Miranda on April 9, 2026)

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98. REZ-26-03

(Carlson no) (Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 1307 West LaSalle Street, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Single-Family, Semi-Detached); providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Miranda- Maniscalco on March 12, 2026; and said public hearing was presented as first reading on April 2, 2026, where a motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Hurtak-Maniscalco) Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Trident Rental Group, LLC and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-26-03 for the property located at 1307 West La Salle Street; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of ordinance)

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99. PH26-22445

Public hearing to consider authorizing the City of Tampa to perform the David L Tippin Water Treatment Facility utility loop water main replacement using its own services, employees, and equipment. (Motion adopting resolution to schedule said public hearing initiated by Maniscalco-Miranda on April 16, 2026) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the performance of the David L Tippin Water Treatment Facility Utility Loop Water Main Replacement Project using its own services, employees, and equipment pursuant to Section 255.20, Florida Statutes; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Under section 255.20(1)(c)9., Florida Statutes, a local government may perform a public works project using its own services, employees, and equipment if the governing board of the local government determines, after notice and compliance with section 255.20, Florida Statutes, that it is in the best interest of the public to perform the project; and section 255.20(1)(c)9., Florida Statues, requires that the City Council of the City of Tampa conducts a public meeting to the estimated cost of the project fully accounting for all costs associated with performing and completing the work, including employee compensation and benefits, equipment cost and maintenance, insurance costs, and the cost of direct materials to be used in the construction of the project, including materials purchased by the local government, and other direct costs, plus a factor of 20 percent for management, overhead, and other indirect costs, and the accuracy of the estimated cost in light of any other information that may be presented at the public meeting and whether the project requires an increase in the number of government employees or an increase in capital expenditures for public facilities, equipment, or other capital assets; and at the public meeting, any qualified contractor or vendor will have a reasonable opportunity to present evidence regarding the project and the accuracy of the local government's estimated cost of the project; and the City of Tampa Water Department desires to replace portions of the existing 6-inch and 8-inch water pipe within the David L Tippin Water Treatment Facility (“DLTWTF”), located at 7125 N 30th St, Tampa, Florida, with approximately 3,900 linear feet of new water pipeline with an estimated cost of $2,632,442.39; and a public hearing is necessary to consider the factors set forth in section 225.20(1)(c)(9), Florida Statutes for the DLTWTF Utility Loop Water Main Replacement project.

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100. VAC-25-10

Public hearing on application by Rafael Crespo and Yunia Morales (Agent- Victor Molina) requesting to vacate the alley lying North of W Cordelia St, South of W Ivy St, East of N Lincoln Ave, and West of N Mantanzas Ave.(Previously heard on July 17, 2025, at which a motion initiated by Hurtak-Maniscalco to deny the application was adopted with Miranda voting no) (Motion to reconsider and set public hearing initiated by Carlson-Viera on July 31, 2025)(Motion to reschedule from February 5, 2026 initiated by Maniscalco-Miranda) (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning the alleyway located North of Cordelia Street, South of Ivy Street, East of Lincoln Avenue, and West of Mantanzas Avenue, within the Plat of John H. Drew's First Extension in the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, as more fully described in Section 2 hereof, subject to certain covenants, conditions and restrictions as more particularly set forth herein; providing for enforcement and penalties for violations; providing for definitions, interpretations and repealing conflicts; providing for severability; providing an effective date.

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101. ARC-26-97-C

Review hearing for petition for review filed by Sol Fleischman, owner and applicant of the underlying decision, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the the Architectural Review Commission, ARC-26-0000097, pertaining to the property located at 842 S. Boulevard. (Original motion to schedule said review hearing initiated by Maniscalco-Miranda on March 5, 2026)

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102. VRB-25-83-C

Review hearing on petition for review filed by Joseph L. Fontana III and Angela Fontana, as Co-Trustees of the Joseph and Angela Family Trust, owner and applicant of the underlying decision, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the Variance Review Board, VRB-25-83, pertaining to the property located at 541 Lucerne Avenue. (Original motion to schedule said review hearing initiated by Maniscalco-Miranda on March 5, 2026)

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103. E2026-8

CH 2 (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida amending Chapter 2, Article VI, of the City of Tampa Code by adding section 2-326 Definitions; section 2-327 Veterans’ Advisory Committee; section 2-328 Meetings; section 2-329 Purpose and Function; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for severability; providing an effective date. (Continued from April 2, 2026 and April 16, 2026) Memorandum from Carl Brody, Assistant City Attorney, transmitting a substitute ordinance for said agenda item. (To be R/F)(Title of said substitute ordinance listed below) (Substitute ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida amending Chapter 2, Article VI, of the City of Tampa Code by adding Section 2-326 Definitions; Section 2-327 Veterans' Advisory Committee; Section 2-328 Meetings; Section 2-329 Purpose and Function; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for severability; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa recognizes that local residents who have served in the United States Armed Forces have made extraordinary sacrifices to preserve the freedoms and security of our community and nation. The City requires expert, experience-based advice to identify gaps in services to City of Tampa veterans and to effectively allocate funding and resources that specifically target the needs of these former service members and create greater awareness of veterans in the community. Through this ordinance the City incorporates the interests and awareness of veterans, their families, and caregivers through the creation of a Veterans’ Advisory Committee which shall serve as a liaison between the City and greater veterans’ community in the City of Tampa.

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104. E2026-8

CH 22 (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, amending the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22, Article I, Division 3, Subdivision 3, Section 22-103, “when new sidewalk construction is required; contributions to “sidewalk trust fund” in lieu of constructing a sidewalk”; providing for severability; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Legislature of the State of Florida has, in Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, Municipalities, conferred upon local governments the authority to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizenry; and on March 26, 2026, the City Council of the City of Tampa approved a motion directing City staff to formulate language to amend the City Code of Ordinances to create a new impracticability criteria where applicants residing in certain qualifying neighborhoods, like Culbreath Bayou, could apply to pay the sidewalk in-lieu fee instead of constructing a sidewalk, if certain conditions are met; and the City Council finds that applicants residing in certain qualifying neighborhoods within the City of Tampa should be eligible to pay the sidewalk in-lieu fee because the character of neighborhoods are unique, based on the uniformity of single-family residential uses, the lack of any commercial uses within the neighborhood, and the lack of any existing sidewalks; and the City of Tampa has determined that the following amendment to Chapter 22, Code of Ordinances is necessary to promote efficient administration; and the City Council of the City of Tampa has determined that the following amendment promotes and protects the general health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Tampa and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and a duly noticed public hearing as required by law was held by the City Council of the City of Tampa, at which public hearing all residents and interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard.

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105. E2026-8

CH 26.5 (Ordinance being presented for first reading and consideration) - An Ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, deleting, In Its entirety, the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Articles I, II and III of Chapter 26.5, Equal Business Opportunity Program; adopting revised Articles I, II, and III of Chapter 26.5, renaming Equal Business Opportunity to Strategic Business Development; providing for severability; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Legislature of the State of Florida has, in Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, Municipalities, conferred upon local governments the authority to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizenry. Tampa City Council has determined that it is in the public interest to amend Articles I, II, and III of Chapter 26.5, Equal Business Opportunity Program, to promote efficient administration and update the provisions of the Strategic Business Development (f/k/a Equal Business Opportunity Program) to reflect current practices.

Supporting Documents:
106. Administration Update

Administration Update
107. PS26-23045

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 108) (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution approving a federally funded subaward and grant agreement between the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management and the City of Tampa for acceptance of grant funds for a range of emergency preparedness and management planning activities to various agencies and partners in the Tampa Bay region in an amount not to exceed $6,931,975 to be accepted by the City of Tampa on behalf of the Tampa Police Department as the sub-recipient for the 2025 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI); authorizing execution thereof by the City of Tampa and attestation of the City Clerk; providing an effective date. Memorandum from Lee Bercaw, Chief of Police, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Background Details

Certain funds in an amount not to exceed $6,931,975 are available through a cost- reimbursement Agreement to the City of Tampa Police Department with a performance period of September 1, 2025 to March 31, 2028 and budget period through August 31, 2028, in the form of a federally funded Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) subaward grant administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management. Acceptance and distribution of said sub-award funds is contingent upon the execution of the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement and all future extensions with no financial modifications between the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management and the City of Tampa. This grant will fund emergency preparedness, planning and security measures to include prevention, protection, response, and recovery activities that will benefit the safety of the citizens of the Tampa Bay area. This grant will benefit the citizens of the City of Tampa.

Supporting Documents:
108. PS26-23548

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 107) (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $6,931,975 within the Urban Area Security Initiative Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the 2025 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant; Providing an effective date. Memorandum from Lee Bercaw, Chief of Police, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Background Details

This resolution appropriates $6,931,975 within the Urban Area Security Initiatives (UASI) Grant Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the 2025 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant.

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109. INF26-23071

(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution approving additional expenditures within an existing award between the City of Tampa and Thatcher Chemical of Florida, Inc. as the primary awardee and the City of Tampa and Polydyne Inc. as the secondary awardee for the furnishing of Liquid Methanol (Re-Bid) in the estimated amount of $6,000,000 for a cumulative total of $12,912,200 for use by the Wastewater Department; providing an effective date. Memorandum from Eric Weiss, Director of Wastewater Department, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Background Details

The City of Tampa Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant is supplied Liquid Methanol from its primary awardee Thatcher Chemical of Florida, Inc. The price of Liquid Methanol fluctuates monthly and has increased from $1.68 to $2.297 per gallon. The original award was based off 2,000,000 gallons per year, but usage is now anticipated to be 3,600,000 per year. The City of Tampa Wastewater Department needs additional expenditures in the amount of $6,000,000 to get through the expiration date of February 5, 2027. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that SLBE participation goals were not prescribed in the solicitation because the scope did not meet the required EBO parameters; however, it did not preclude participation.

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110. INF26-23120

(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution approving a Design-Build Services Agreement with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP-1) for Contract 23-C-00030 Scada Master Plan Implementation Design-Build between the City of Tampa and Jacobs Project Management Co., in the amount of $5,481,041; authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. Memorandum from Richard Mutterback, Director of Contract Administration Department, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Background Details

1. Background: a.Contract Title: 23-C-00030, SCADA Master Plan Implementation Design Build b.Address of Project: David L. Tippin Water and Sludge Treatment Plants c. Dollar amount: $5,481,041.00 2. Why the awardee was selected: Selected Pursuant to FS 287.055 CCNA. 3. Contractor/Firm: Jacobs Project Management Co. 4. Business Case: This Agreement provides for professional design-build services for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Master Plan Implementation Design Build project. The project includes but is not limited to program management, hardware and software procurement, evaluation and recommendation of reporting system, historian product evaluation and configuration, permitting, design, construction services, and all related work required for a completed project. Services will be performed as task order assignments with the construction phase identified as guaranteed maximum prices (GMP) contract. Project will be developed over a ten (10) year period. GMP 1 provides for programming and pre-integration activities related to the modification of existing SCADA systems, network communication infrastructure, and general control systems at the David L. Tippin Water and Sludge Treatment Plants. Constructing and installing nine-teen (19) new backplane assemblies being retrofitted to existing enclosures at various locations around the plants, new PAC backplane assemblies, and integrating new Human Machine Interface (HMI) system software for the PAC panels. 5. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: The EBO subcontract goal for GMP-01 has been calculated and subsequently confirmed by the Goal Set Review Committee at a 19.66% goal. The Design/Build contractor has acknowledged the narrowly tailored EBO subcontract goal. 6.Sustainability and Resiliency: Project provides for permitting, design and construction 7. for professional design-build services for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. 8. Community Engagement: The Water Department staff and CAD Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CAD-CEI) team will assist the Firm in the communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders. 9. Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction. b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 450 consecutive calendar days. • The e-Builder project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.

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111. MAM26-23075

Resolution approving the renewal of awards between the City of Tampa and Preferred Materials, Inc. (Primary for Divisions I and II) in the estimated amount of $4,300,000 and Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC (Secondary for Division I) in the estimated amount of $2,100,000 for a total estimated amount of $6,400,000, without a price escalation, for the furnishing of Asphaltic Concrete Hot Mix for use by the Mobility Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date. Memorandum from Adam Purcell, Transportation Services Director, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Background Details

It is recommended that the City renew its existing award with Preferred Materials Inc. and Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC for the provision of Asphaltic Concrete Hot Mix for the use by the Mobility Department for an additional one (1) year term. The initial award was made on August 22, 2024, and the first of two renewal options was exercised on 6/5/2025. Preferred Materials, Inc and Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC provide satisfactory service, quality of product and performance. The Mobility Department has reviewed the pricing and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the award for an additional one-year term. Preferred Materials, Inc and Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC has agreed to renew without a price escalation which is allowed per the bid. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one-year renewal contract is in compliance.

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112. MAM26-23076

(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution approving the renewal of an Agreement between the City of Tampa and Carter Electric, Inc., with a 2.9% Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation, for the furnishing of Citywide Electrical Services (Bid Discount) in the estimated amount of $3,500,000 for use by the Logistics and Asset Management Department/Facility Management Division; providing an effective date. Memorandum from Brad Baird, Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Background Details

It is recommended that the City renew its existing contract with Carter Electric, Inc. for the provision of Citywide Electric Services (Bid Discount) for use by Logistics and Asset Management Department, Facility Management Division for an additional one-year term. The existing contract was made December 2023. This contract is in its first renewal term which was extended to May 6, 2026, per the bid document 4.14.1 Supplemental Unilateral Renewal Periods. Carter Electric, Inc. provides excellent service, quality of product and performance. The Logistics and Asset Management Department, Facility Management Division has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the city to renew the contract for an additional one-year term. Carter Electric, Inc. has agreed to renew Citywide Electric Services (Bid Discount) with a Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation of 2.9% which is allowed per the bid. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one-year renewal contract is in compliance.

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113. CM26-21078

Legal staff to present on the feasibility of an ordinance on mandating an annual public safety master plan review to be done by the administration by and through an ordinance in conjunction with the applicable first responder unions’ presidents or their designees. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Maniscalco on January 22, 2026)(Continued from March 26, 2026 and April 16, 2026)
114. CM26-22310

Code Enforcement staff to present a 5-10 minute report on how the City is maintaining and cleaning city owned lots and for those that are not being maintained and cleaned, and what are the plans to be better stewards of city properties. (Original motion initiated by Young-Miranda on March 5, 2026) Memorandum from Susan Wenrick, Director of Neighborhood Enhancement, transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Supporting Documents:
- MEMO.RUGGIERO - 050726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM26-22310.PDF (opens in new tab)
115. CM26-22308

Staff to provide a final report on the Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan (SSNAP). (Original motion initiated by Young-Hurtak on March 5, 2026) Email from Phyllis Ho-Zuhars, Senior Executive Aide to Chief of Staff, transmitting a PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Supporting Documents:
- PPT.FEELEY - 05072026- REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO CM26-22308 - FINAL REPORT SULPHUR SPRINGS NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN.PPTX (opens in new tab)
116. CM26-22309

City Planning Department and the SSNAP Technical Working Group to report on developing a specific budget and take the next step on a catalyst project of program for Sulphur Springs, based on priority actions and needs identified by the community in the SSNAP and the priority list provided by the Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action League. (Original motion initiated by Young-Maniscalco on March 5, 2026) Email from Phyllis Ho-Zuhars, Senior Executive Aide to Chief of Staff, transmitting a PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Supporting Documents:
- PPT.FEELEY - 05072026- REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO CM26-22309 - SSNAP CATALYST PROJECT.PPTX (opens in new tab)
117. CM26-23034

Abbye Feeley, Administrator of Development and Economic Opportunity, to appear to present a bi-monthly LDC update. (Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Maniscalco on April 2, 2026)(Next bi-monthly report to be presented on July 16, 2026) Memorandum from Abbye Feeley, Administrator of Development and Economic Opportunity, notifying City Council that staff will be present for verbal update. (To be R/F)

Supporting Documents:
- MEMO.FEELEY - 050726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM26-23034.PDF (opens in new tab)
118. CM24-5717

Staff to present monthly reports, quarterly in-person, otherwise written reports on an update on the status of Station 24 to include reports from Fire Chief Barbara Tripp, Director of Contract Administration Richard Mutterback, and the Project Manager. In addition, this would include updates on the date for a groundbreaking. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Clendenin on May 16, 2024)(Motion to reschedule from October 3, 2024 to said date initiated by Viera-Miranda on August 19, 2024)(Motion requesting an update initiated by Viera-Hurtak on September 5, 2024)(Amended motion initiated by Viera-Miranda on December 19, 2024)(Updated amended motion initiated by Viera-Miranda on February 6, 2025)(Updated amended motion for in-person report initiated by Viera-Hurtak on August 28, 2025) (Next monthly written report scheduled for May 7, 2026) Memorandum from Chief Barbara Tripp, Tampa Fire Rescue, transmitting a written response for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

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119. CM26-23033

Legal Department be to review and provide a written staff report detailing possible options for addressing a conflict-of-interest issue in the City’s ethics code regarding the CDC and Housing Authority being prohibited from applying for CRA grants. (Original motion initialed by Young-Carlson on April 2, 2026.) Memorandum Marcella Hamilton, Senior Assistant City Attorney, transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Supporting Documents:
- MEMO.STEADY - 050726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM26-23033.PDF (opens in new tab)

Agenda

1.

Election of Chair of the City Council of the City of Tampa.
2. Pro-Tem

Election of the Chair Pro-Tem of the City Council of the City of Tampa.
3.

Election by City Council for the Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
4. Vice-Chairman

Election by City Council for the Vice-Chairman of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
5. E2026-15

Presentation of Commendation to the Police Officer of the Month.
6. CM26-21459

Budget Office Staff to appear to be recognized for receiving the Government Finance Officers Association's Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, with special recognition given for Strategic Goals & Strategies for the Fiscal year Beginning October 1, 2025. (Original motion initiated by Miranda-Maniscalco on February 5, 2026)
7. BA26-22457

Resolution approving, consenting to, and confirming the reappointment by the Mayor of William Babcock (Alternate), as a member of the Architectural Review Commission, for a three (3) year term commencing on February 2, 2026, and ending on February 1, 2029; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Mayor reappoints and hereby submits to the City Council of the City of Tampa the name of William Babcock (alternate) as a member of the Architectural Review Commission for a three-year term commencing on February 2, 2026, and ending on February 1, 2029.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESOLUTION - BABCOCK REAPPT.PDF (opens in new tab)
- RESO 2025-955.PDF (opens in new tab)
8. BA26-23718

Resolution approving the nomination by the Mayor and appointing Vivian Walker as Internal Auditor and department head of the City of Tampa Internal Audit Department; providing an effective date. Memorandum from John Bennett, Chief of Staff, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Background Details

Pursuant to Section 6.03 of the Charter of the City of Tampa, the Mayor is required, after a vacancy shall exist, to nominate and submit to the City Council for appointment heads of all departments. The currently serving Internal Auditor has retired as of April 24, 2026.

Supporting Documents:
- RESO - NOMINATING VIVIAN WALKER AS INTERNAL AUDITOR WITH RESUME.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.BENNETT - 050726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - ONBASE AGENDA ITEM NO. 23718.PDF (opens in new tab)
9. BA26-23736

(3-minute presentation per applicant) Presentation of applicants expressing an interest in being appointed to two ad-hoc member position on the Community Benefits Advisory Council for the Sanchez y Haya project. Shirley Foxx-Knowles, City Clerk, transmitting eight (8) applications, expressing an interest in being considered for appointment for positions on the Community Benefits Advisory Council for the Sanchez y Haya project (To be R/F)

Supporting Documents:
- CBAC SANCHEZ Y HAYA MEMORANDUM.PDF (opens in new tab)
- LORRETTA BAKER.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MAGAN COCHRAN.PDF (opens in new tab)
- NICK ALLEN.PDF (opens in new tab)
- TONI WALTERS.PDF (opens in new tab)
- DANIEL RIVERA.PDF (opens in new tab)
- HEATHER HAY.PDF (opens in new tab)
- DAVID HENNESSY.PDF (opens in new tab)
- ANTHONY VELAZQUEZ.PDF (opens in new tab)
10. PS26-22855

Resolution approving an Assignment, Assumption, and Renewal agreement between the City of Tampa, Advanced Data Processing, Inc. and Digitech Computer LLC doing business in the State of Florida as Digitech EMS Billing LLC for the provision of Emergency Medical Transport Billing Services in the estimated amount of $960,000 for use by Tampa Fire Rescue; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor; providing an effective date.

Background Details

By authority contained in Resolution 2022-604, passed and adopted by the City Council on July 28, 2022, the City of Tampa entered into a co-operative contract (City of Riviera Beach RFP #978-19-2) to receive emergency medical billing services. The City and Advanced Data Processing, Inc. seek to mutually assign this Agreement to Digitech EMS Billing LLC. All provisions of the Agreement shall continue to control the relationship of the parties, except as set forth in this Assignment. It is recommended that the City renew the purchase of emergency medical billing services under City of Riviera Beach Contract RFP #978-19-2. The Tampa Fire Rescue Department has reviewed prices and services and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew for an additional one-year period, ending April 14, 2027. Digitech EMS Billing LLC has agreed to renew. There was no EBO participation as this purchase is being made under City of Riviera Beach Contract RFP #978-19-2.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- ER BILLING ASSIGNMENT RESO AND AGREEMENT 2026.PDF (opens in new tab)
- UPDATED RESO BACKUP.PDF (opens in new tab)
11. PS26-22878

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 12) Resolution approving Modification #1 to the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) 2024 Grant Award decreasing the amount from $306,046 to $280,046; authorizing execution of the grant modification award by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and providing an effective date.

Background Details

Certain funds are available to the City of Tampa in the form of a grant through a multi-jurisdictional program administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) from the 2024 Central Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program for the HIDTA 24 Colombian/South American DTO Task Force. The City of Tampa, Florida, by authority contained in Resolution No. 2024-453 passed and adopted by City Council on June 6, 2024, approved the acceptance of the HIDTA 2024 grant. The ONDCP wishes to decrease grant number G24CF0004A in the amount of $26,000 for a total federal award of $280,046 and acceptance of Modification # 1 must be approved. Entering into this modification with ONDCP will benefit the citizens of the City of Tampa.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESO APPROVE MOD 1 TO G24CF00004A.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 24-453 .PDF (opens in new tab)
12. PS26-23039

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 11) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $26,000 within the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Fund for the 2024 HIDTA Grant modification for the Tampa Police Department; Providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution reduces the 2024 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas grant within the HIDTA Fund in the amount of $26,000.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2024_HIDTA MOD _FINANCIAL RESOLUTION.PDF (opens in new tab)
13. PS26-22893

Resolution approving the bid of Bound Tree Medical, LLC for the purchase of Medical and First Aid Supplies (Bid-Discount) in the total estimated amount of $661,331.97 for use by the Tampa Fire Rescue Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Medical and First Aid Supplies is used by the Tampa Fire Rescue life-saving personnel in assisting patients on emergency calls and when responding to Tampa citizens' requests for care needed in emergency medical conditions and/or 911 situations. These incidents may be in the patient's home, vehicle or rescue vehicle when transporting a patient to a hospital. 1. Department of Project: Tampa Fire Rescue 2. Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 9 3. Number and list of bidders: Eight; Bound Tree Medical, LLC, CG-Navitronics, Inc, Construcciones IMB LLC, HenrySchein Inc, Life-Assist Inc, Medgluv, Inc, Nashville Medical & Ems Products, Inc., Premier Medical Distribution. 4. Award Amount: $661,331.97 5. Why the winning bid was selected: The lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department recommends awarding this to Bound Tree Medical LLC. As the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder for Medical and First Aid Supplies (Bid-Discount). It is that the City award Medical and First Aid Supplies (Bid-Discount) to Bound Tree Medical LLC. For use by Tampa Fire Rescue Department. The term of the award is for a (1) one-year term with (2) two additional (1) one-year renewal options. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid response from Bound Tree Medical LLC and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter. Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that the EBO Bid Discount provision would apply in the bid specifications to eligible City of Tampa Certified firms.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 26-P-00145_MEDICAL_AND_FIRST_AID_SUPPLIES_(BID-DISCOUNT)_BACKUP.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 26-P-00145_MEDICAL_AND_FIRST_AID_SUPPLIES_(BID-DISCOUNT)_RESO.PDF (opens in new tab)
14. PS26-22909

Resolution approving the retirement and donation of one (1) canine (K-9) "Nola" of the Tampa Police Department K-9 Unit to Det. James Bryant; execution of the Hold Harmless Agreement by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Labrador Retriever K-9 "Nola" with ID #GA0000509166 will be removed from the Tampa Police K-9 Unit due to retirement. Chief Lee Bercaw and the officers of the K-9 Unit desire to donate "Nola" to Det. James Bryant for humane purposes. Such disposition would be in the best interest of all parties involved.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESO APPROVE DISPO K9 .PDF (opens in new tab)
15. PS26-23040

Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and Ten-8 Fire & Safety, LLC under the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract FSA25-VEF19.0: Fire & Rescue Vehicles, Boats & Equipment for the purchase of one (1) Pierce Pumper with Options in the estimated amount of $1,025,579.84 for use by the Tampa Fire Rescue Department; authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement; providing an effective date.

Background Details

It is recommended that the City purchase a Pierce custom Enforcer pumper under the Florida Sheriff’s Association Contract No. FSA25-VEF19.0 Fire & Rescue Vehicles, Boats & Equipment. This cooperative contract was competitively sourced with 13 bids received by the leading agency. In comparing the prices of the Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No. FSA25-VEF19.0 for the Pierce Enforcer Pumper to the open market, the base price is $826,924.00. The City saves $55,027.95 on the base price and $12,203.58 on options by purchasing from Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No. FSA25-VEF19.0, for a total savings of $67,231.53. There was no EBO participation as this purchase is being made under Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No. FSA25-VEF19.0.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- BACKUP.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 26-X-01022_PIERCE SABER PUMPER STATION 24_RESO AND AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
16. PS26-23072

Resolution approving the bids of Central Florida Frame and Axle, Inc., Collision Auto Pros LLC, Manheim Tampa, Motor Car Finishes Inc. dba Maaco Repair Auto Painting, Paul's Auto Alignment, LLC, SuperSport Classics, LLC, Tampa Truck Center LLC dba Southport Truck Group, and Vargas Electromecanico LLC dba A&C Auto Collision for the furnishing of Automotive Paint & Body Repairs for TPD & Fleet Maintenance in the total estimated amount of $1,830,000 over a 36 month term for use by the Tampa Police Department and Fleet Maintenance Division; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date

Background Details

1. Department or Location of Project: Tampa Police Department & Fleet Maintenance 2. Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded the proposal: 23 3. Number and List of proposers: ten, Central Florida Frame and Axle, Inc., Collision Auto Pros LLC, Manheim Tampa, Element Fleet Management Corporation, Motor Car Finishes Inc., Multinational Sales and Leasing Corp. dba National Auto Body Shop, Paul’s Auto Alignment, LLC, SuperSport Classics LLC, Tampa Truck Center LLC, and Vargas Electromecanico LLC dba A&C Auto Collision 4. Award amount: $1,830,000.00 5. Why the winning bid was selected: The City of Tampa Police and Fleet Maintenance Department recommend awarding this to multiple awardees as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Automotive Paint & Body Repairs for TPD & Fleet Maintenance. It is recommended that the City award Automotive Paint & Body Repairs for TPD & Fleet Maintenance to Central Florida Frame and Axle, Inc., Collision Auto Pros LLC, Manheim Tampa, Motor Car Finishes Inc. dba Maaco Repair Auto Painting, Paul's Auto Alignment, LLC, SuperSport Classics, LLC, Tampa Truck Center LLC dba Southport Truck Group, and Vargas Electromecanico LLC dba A&C Auto Collision for use by Tampa Police and Fleet Maintenance Departments. The term of the award is for a (3) three-year) term with (2) two additional (1) one-year renewal options. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid response from Central Florida Frame and Axle Inc, Collision Auto Pros LLC, Manheim Tampa, Motor Car Finishes Inc., Paul’s Auto Alignment LLC, SuperSport Classics LLC, Tampa Truck Center, and Vargas Electromecanico LLC dba A&C Auto Collision and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter. Pursuant to the review by Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Office, it was determined that SLBE participation goals were not prescribed in the solicitation because the scope did not meet required EBO parameters; however, it did not preclude participation.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 25-P-00340_AUTOMOTIVE_PAINT_&AMP;_BODY_REPAIRS_FOR_TPD_&AMP;_FLEET_MAINT_BACKUP.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 25-P-00340_AUTOMOTIVE_PAINT_&AMP;_BODY_REPAIRS_FOR_TPD_&AMP;_FLEET_MAINT_RESO.PDF (opens in new tab)
17. PS26-23330

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 18) Resolution approving a Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement between the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management and the City of Tampa for acceptance of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $127,500 to be used by the City of Tampa as part of the Homeland Security Grant Program; authorizing execution thereof by the mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation of City Clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Certain funds in an amount not to exceed $127,500 are available through a cost-reimbursement agreement to the City of Tampa from September 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028, in the form of a subaward grant administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management. Acceptance and distribution of said subaward funds is contingent upon the execution of the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement Contract Number R1394 and all future extensions with no financial modifications between the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management and the City of Tampa. This grant will fund prevention and response to terroristic threats to include SWAT training and bomb threat enhancements thereby improving safety of the citizens of Tampa.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESO APPROVE ACCEPT 2025 SHSGP SUB AWARD AND GRANT AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
18. PS26-23535

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 17) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $127,500 within the police grants fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the 2025 State Homeland Security Program - Police; Providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution appropriates $127,500 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the 2025 State Homeland Security Grant Program - Police.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2025 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM - POLICE RESO.PDF.DOCX (opens in new tab)
- 2025 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM - POLICE RESO.PDF (opens in new tab)
19. PS26-23537

(Part 1 of 2) (See Item 20) Resolution approving a Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement between the State of Florida, Division of Emergency Management, and City of Tampa, on behalf of Tampa Fire Rescue (#R1395); accepting the Homeland Security Grant Program subaward; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the city clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This Agreement authorizes payment from the Department of Financial Services, in the amount of $2,000 for the purchase of equipment to support Hazmat Sustainment. This resolution approves a cost-reimbursement contract in the amount of $2,000 within the Fire Grants Fund for Tampa Fire Rescue.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- TAMPA FIRE RESCUE R1395 AND RESO.PDF (opens in new tab)
20. PS26-23531

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 19) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $2,000 within the Fire Grants Fund for use by Tampa Fire Rescue for the 2025 State Homeland Security Grant Program - Fire; Providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution appropriates $2,000 within the Fire Grants Fund for use by Tampa Fire Rescue for the 2025 State Homeland Security Grant Program.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- FY2025 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM - FIRE RESO.DOCX (opens in new tab)
- FY2025 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM - FIRE RESO.PDF (opens in new tab)
21. PS26-23538

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $112,500 within the General Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for shields, computer hardware and forensic workstations; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution reappropriates $112,500 within the General Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department from Operating to Capital Operating for Shields, Computer hardware and Forensic Workstations.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2026 - FIN RESO FOR TPD - SHIELDS, COMPUTER HARDWARE AND FORENSIC WORKSTATIONS.PDF (opens in new tab)
22. PS26-23543

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $295,000 within the General Fund for use by Tampa Fire Rescue for radio and medical equipment; Providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution reappropriates $295,000 within the General Fund for use by Tampa Fire Rescue from operating to capital operating for radio and medical equipment expenditures under accounting guidelines.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2026 - FIN RESO FOR TFR - RADIOS AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
23. PS26-23620

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $113,517 within the General Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for drone software under GASB No. 96 Guidelines; Providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution reappropriates $113,517 within the General Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the reclassification of drone software expenses under GASB No. 96 from operating to debt.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2026 - FIN RESO FOR TPD - AXON DRONE SOFTWARE GASB 96 .PDF (opens in new tab)
24. NCA26-22437

Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Dream Builders Mission, Inc.–The Homeless Help Center, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to promote homebound seniors mobile food pantry which delivers weekly food bags to seniors experiencing mobility and disability challenges in the amount fifteen thousand, two hundred and forty-nine ($15,249) authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

It is in the public interest of the City of Tampa to receive services from Dream Builders Mission, Inc.–The Homeless Help Center for residents who need such support. The City has determined that entering into an agreement with the Agency will best serve its citizens and wishes to establish the terms under which this Agreement will operate. The Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and expire on September 30, 2026. The City will reimburse the Agency an amount not to exceed Fifteen Thousand, Two Hundred and Forty-Nine Dollars ($15,249) for the “Homebound Seniors Mobile Food Pantry,” which delivers weekly food bags to 100 seniors experiencing mobility and disability challenges.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- DREAM BUILDERS HOMELESS HELP CENTER AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
25. NCA26-22440

Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Dream Builders Mission, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to support programs that provide 300 food boxes on a weekly basis to food insecure families and seniors in the amount of fifteen thousand, two hundred and forty-nine dollars ($15,249), authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

It is in the public interest of the City of Tampa to receive services from Dream Builders Mission, Inc. for residents who need them. The City has determined that entering into an agreement with the Agency best serves its citizens and wishes to set the terms for implementing this Agreement. The Agreement begins on the Effective Date and expires on September 30, 2026. The City will reimburse the Agency up to Fifteen Thousand, Two Hundred and Forty‑Nine Dollars ($15,249) to provide 300 weekly food boxes to food‑insecure families and seniors.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- DREAM BUILDERS INC. AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
26. NCA26-22506

Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and J.E.B. Management Inc. dba Good Neighbor Fence Company, without a price escalation, for the furnishing of Citywide Fencing-Chain Link (Sheltered Market Solicitation) in the estimated amount of $300,000 for use by the Parks and Recreation Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date.

Background Details

It is recommended that the City renew its existing award with JEB Management, Inc. dba Good Neighbor Fence Company for the provision of Citywide Fencing-Chain Link (Sheltered Market Solicitation) for use by the Parks and Recreation Department for an additional one-year term. The existing award was made August 24, 2023. This award is in its second renewal term. JEB Management, Inc. dba Good Neighbor Fence Company provides excellent service, quality of product and performance. The Parks and Recreation Department has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the award for an additional one-year period. JEB Management, Inc. dba Good Neighbor Fence Company has agreed to renew Citywide Fencing-Chain Link (Sheltered Market Solicitation). Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one-year renewal contract is in compliance. JEB Management, Inc. dba Good Neighbor Fence Company is a City Certified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE).

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 23-P-00653_CITYWIDE FENCING - CHAIN LINK (SMS)_BACKUP.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 23-P-00653_CITYWIDE FENCING-CHAIN LINK (SMS)_RESO.PDF (opens in new tab)
27. NCA26-22907

Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Veterans Helping Veterans to increase the amount of assistance to help more veterans in an amount not to exceed twenty-four thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine dollars ($24,999); authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa approved an agreement with Veterans Helping Veterans to provide services and support for residents, including increased assistance for veterans. The City will reimburse the Agency up to twenty‑four thousand, nine hundred and ninety‑nine dollars ($24,999) for these services, which must be completed before September 30, 2026. This agreement, effective upon execution, is considered beneficial to the community and defines all terms and responsibilities between the City and the Agency.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- VETERANS HELPING VETERANS AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
28. NCA26-23042

Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund services agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Tampa Bay Arts & Education Network, a Florida not for profit corporation, to promote educational and informative programming by leveraging technology while training college students in the amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000), authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa (“City”) seeks to enter into an agreement with the Tampa Bay Arts & Education Network (“Agency”) to provide services for City residents. The Agency requested assistance as outlined in the attached SMART Form, and the City approves funding of up to Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000) for educational and informative programming that leverages technology and trains college students. The Agreement begins on the Effective Date, ends September 30, 2026, and all services must be completed by that date. The terms of the Agreement govern the relationship between the parties, and City Council affirms that entering into this Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement benefits City residents.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- TBAEN AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
29. NCA26-23043

Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund services agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Tampa City Ballet, a Florida not for profit corporation, for the purpose of building bridges, creating bonds, and inspiring hope through dance in the amount twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

It is in the public interest of the City of Tampa to receive services from Tampa City Ballet, and the City has determined that entering into this Agreement is beneficial to its residents. The Agency has requested and the City has approved funding of up to Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) to build bridges, create bonds, and inspire hope through dance. The Agreement begins on the Effective Date, ends September 30, 2026, and all services must be completed by that date. City Council affirms that entering into this Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement serves the best interests of the City.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- TAMPA CITY BALLET AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
30. NCA26-23044

Resolution approving a social action & arts fund services agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to promote the 26th annual festival which serves as a platform to share the rich African American culture, talents, arts, health, and wellness as it applies to the contributions, disparities, and successes of the Black and Brown culture, in an amount not to exceed twenty-four thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine dollars ($24,999) authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa (“City”) seeks to receive services from the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival Inc. (“Agency”) and has determined that entering into an agreement with the Agency best serves its residents. The Agency requested fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), and the City has approved funding in the amount of twenty‑four thousand, nine hundred and ninety-nine dollars ($24,999) to support the 26th annual festival celebrating African American culture, arts, health, and wellness. The Agreement takes effect on the effective date and expires on September 30, 2026, with all services required to be completed by that date for payment.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- TBBHF-AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
31. NCA26-23070

Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for the preparation, demolition and/or removal of certain building and/or structure from the following property: 1021 E 19th Ave, after the determination that said building or structure satisfied the criteria to demolish and the property owner(s) failed to demolish and/or remove same or failed to do so prior to the City incurring costs; authorizing a certified copy of the resolution to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a notice of assessment of lien; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution assesses the costs ($3,505.43) expended by the City of Tampa, including administrative costs, for the preparation, demolition and/or removal of buildings and/or structures on the property described in Exhibit “A” of the Resolution that satisfied the criteria to demolish set forth in Section 19-5(a)(2) & (b)(1), City of Tampa Code of Ordinances when the property owner(s) failed to demolish and/or remove the unsafe building and/or structure within the time allowed or failed to do so prior to the City incurring said costs.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- DEMO RESO 031026.PDF (opens in new tab)
- DEMO RESO BACKUP 031026.PDF (opens in new tab)
32. NCA26-23074

Resolution approving a social action & arts fund services agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Community Stepping Stones, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to support a community arts initiative for young artists in the amount of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000); authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa seeks to enter into an agreement with Community Stepping Stones to provide services and facilities that benefit City residents. The Agency has requested, and the City has approved, funding in the amount of seventy‑five thousand dollars ($75,000) to support a community arts initiative for young artists. The Agreement will take effect upon execution and will expire on September 30, 2026, with no guaranteed renewal. All services must be completed by that date for the Agency to receive payment, and the Agreement’s terms will govern the relationship between the parties

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- COMMUNITY STEPPING STONES AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
33. NCA26-23077

Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Project LINK, Inc. (Local Impact on Neighborhood Kids) Emerging Healthy Students Program, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to strengthen the emotional, behavioral, and social well-being of middle school students at Stewart Middle and Young Middle Schools by equipping them with coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, and mental health resources to promote resilience in academic engagement and positive life choices, in the amount of fifteen thousand, two hundred and forty-nine dollars ($15,249); authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa seeks to enter into an agreement with Project Link, Inc. (Local Impact on Neighborhood Kids) Emerging Healthy Students Program to provide services that benefit City residents. The Agency requested, and the City approved, funding of fifteen thousand, two hundred and forty‑nine dollars ($15,249) to support efforts that strengthen the emotional, behavioral, and social well‑being of middle school students at Stewart Middle and Young Middle Schools. The City will reimburse the Agency for these services, which must be completed by September 30, 2026, and the Agreement’s terms will govern the relationship between the parties.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- PROJECT LINK AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
34. NCA26-23078

Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and STEAMA Academy, a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to promote accelerating students’ academic performance, mental health, and career readiness for students in grades K–5 and 9–12, in the amount of twelve thousand, two hundred dollars ($12,200); providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa seeks to enter into an agreement with STEAMA Academy to provide services that benefit City residents. The Agency requested funding through the SMART Form, and the City approved twelve thousand, two hundred dollars ($12,200) to support efforts that improve academic performance, mental health, and career readiness for students in grades K–5 and 9–12. The City will reimburse the Agency for these services, which must be completed by September 30, 2026, and the Agreement’s terms will govern the relationship between the parties.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- STEAMA ACADEMY AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
35. NCA26-23079

Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 2907 W Aileen St, (2) 2119 W Green St, and (3) 1102 E Annie St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a lien; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution assesses the costs ($1,251.60) expended by the City for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from such property.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- MOWING RESO BACKUP 031026.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MOWING RESO 031026.PDF (opens in new tab)
36. NCA26-23081

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $107,800 within the Housing Grants Fund for the Office of Human Rights Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) activities; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has contracted with the City of Tampa Office of Human Rights to investigate dually filed housing discrimination complaints as noted in Resolution number 2026-271. In consideration thereof, HUD will contribute $107,800 to be used for Case Processing, Administrative Costs, and Training costs associated with processing of such complaints. These funds will be appropriated within the Fair Housing Assistance Partnership (FHAP) Housing Grants Fund for such purposes.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 5.7.2026 HUD COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR FAIR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.PDF (opens in new tab)
37. NCA26-23084

Resolution approving a standard hall license contract between the City of Tampa, Florida, and David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. to hold the 2026 annual Parks and Recreation Dance and Gymnastics recitals at a cost not to exceed forty-nine thousand dollars ($49,000.00); authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department (hereinafter referred to as “City”), stages annual Recreation Dance and Gymnastic Recitals (hereinafter referred to as “Recitals”). For the past seventeen seasons these Recitals have been held at the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Straz”) facility. In order to stage these Recitals for the 2026 Season, the City desires to enter into a Standard Hall License Contract, between the City and Straz (hereinafter referred to as “Contract”). The estimated cost and expense due under the Contract for the 2026 dates shall not exceed forty-nine thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($49,000.00). It is recommended that the City continues to hold Recitals at Straz, and enter into this Contract. City Council does hereby affirm that it would be beneficial to the residents of the City to enter into the attached Contract.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- STRAZ RESO AND CONTRACT.PDF (opens in new tab)
38. NCA26-23129

Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida approving an Agreement for Art Collections Maintenance Consultant between the City of Tampa and No Good Deeds Art LLC for the provision of Art Collections Maintenance Consultant in the estimated amount of $37,590 over a twelve-month term for use by the Arts & Cultural Affairs Department; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

1. Department or Location of Project: Arts & Cultural Affairs Department 2. Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded the proposal: 28 3. Number and List of proposers: Two, Alpha Omega Group Logistics LLC and No Good Deeds Art LLC 4. Agreement amount: $37,590.00 5. Why the winning proposal was selected: The evaluation committee selected the most responsible and responsive Proposer whose proposal meets the needs of the City to the best degree. It is recommended that the City award Art Collections Maintenance Consultant to No Good Deeds Art LLC for use by the Arts & Cultural Affairs Department in the amount of $37,590.00. The term of the agreement is for a one (1) year initial term with two (2) additional one-year renewal options. The evaluation committee selected the most responsible and responsive Proposer whose proposal most closely meets the needs of the City. The Arts & Cultural Affairs Department has reviewed and approved the proposal response from No Good Deeds Art LLC and comments were supplied via Department Recommendation Letter. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: This award was made through the Request for Proposal process, with two proposals received. Proposers are eligible to earn up to 15 points (out of a possible 100) for EBO participation. No Good Deeds Art LLC is a city-certified SLBE firm.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 26-P-00072_ART COLLECTIONS MAINTENANCE CONSULTANT_RESO &AMP; AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
- BACKUP.PDF (opens in new tab)
39. NCA26-23439

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30,2026; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or appropriation of $100,000 within the General Fund for use by the Neighborhood & Community Affairs Department for improvements of the Hanna Reconnection Center; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Reconnection Center is a physical, one-stop hub designed to help young adults (ages 18-24), including those who are justice-involved, connect to high-potential career pathways and the training needed to achieve their goals. Through a collaborative co-location model, workforce partners, community-based organizations, and support service providers will operate side by side, creating a seamless and coordinated experience for participants. By bringing these resources together in one accessible location, the Center reduces barriers, strengthens alignment across the workforce ecosystem, and ensures young adults receive the guidance, skills development, and wraparound support necessary to move confidently toward meaningful, long-term rewarding careers.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 5.7.2026 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HANNA RECONNECTION CENTER.PDF (opens in new tab)
40. NCA26-23457

Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 3028 N 49th St, (2) 2424 Corrine St, (3) 6302 N Nebraska Ave, (4) 6304 N Nebraska Ave; and (5) 9611 N 12th St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a lien; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution assesses the costs ($3,404.96) expended by the City for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from such property.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- MOWING RESO 031626.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MOWING RESO BACKUP 031626.PDF (opens in new tab)
41. NCA26-23539

Resolution approving a Social Action & Arts Fund services agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, in an amount not to exceed twenty-four thousand dollars ($24,000) to support victims of crime with services and emergency financial assistance.

Background Details

It is in the public interest of the City of Tampa (“City”) to receive services from the Crisis Center (“Agency”) for residents who need and request such services. The City has determined that entering into an agreement with the Agency for the provision of these services and facilities will best serve its citizens. The parties wish to establish the terms and conditions under which this Agreement will be implemented. The term of this Social Action & Arts Fund Services Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and expire on September 30, 2026, with no guaranteed renewal for subsequent terms. The City will reimburse the Agency in an amount not to exceed twenty‑four thousand U.S. dollars ($24,000.00) for the purpose of providing financial assistance to victims of crime.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- CRISIS CENTER AGENDA PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
42. NCA26-23631

Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 3218 W Douglas St, (2) 2010 E Broad St, and (3) 4012 S Renellie Dr; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a lien; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution assesses the costs ($1,804.96) expended by the City for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the offensive accumulations from such property.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- MOWING RESO 032626.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MOWING RESO BACKUP 032626.PDF (opens in new tab)
43. E2026-8

CH 28 Special Event Permit: Step Out Walk- Harrison St from Orange Ave. to Central Ave.- May 2, 2026 Memorandum from Ted Fowler, Director of Parks and Recreation, requesting that said agenda item be removed. (To be R/F)

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- STEP OUT WALK.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.RUGGIERO -050726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. E2026-8 CH 28.PDF (opens in new tab)
44. E2026-8

CH 28 Special Events Permit: Special Operations Demonstration- Franklin St., & Harbor Island Bridge- May 19-20, 2026

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- SPECIAL OPERATIONS DEMONSTRATION.PDF (opens in new tab)
45. INF26-22451

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 46) Resolution approving Quote #035222v6, inclusive of a Multi-Year License Subscription Contract, and Terms and Conditions between the City of Tampa and Insource Software Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of an Aveva PI Data Infrastructure Software Upgrade License Subscription in the estimated amount of $98,179.08 and approving an Agreement between the City of Tampa and Enhanced Information Solutions, Inc. for the furnishing of Migration to the Aveva PI Data Infrastructure Software Upgrade and Support in the estimated amount of $71,555, each over a thirty-six month term in the total estimated amount of $169,734.08 for use by the Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management; authorizing the Mayor to execute said Multi-Year License Subscription Contract, Terms and Conditions and Agreement; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa has a need for an Aveva PI Data Infrastructure Software Upgrade for data management at the McKay Bay Waste to Energy Facility for use by the Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management It is recommended that the City enter into Quote #035222v6, inclusive of a Multi-Year License Subscription Contract and Terms and Conditions between the City of Tampa and InSource Software Solutions, Inc. and an Agreement between the City of Tampa and Enhanced Information Solutions, Inc. for the furnishing of an Aveva PI Data Infrastructure Upgrade for use by the Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management for a 36-month term. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under Quote #035222v6.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- AVEVA_PI_BACKUP_REVISED.PDF (opens in new tab)
- AVEVA_PI_RESO_W_AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
46. INF26-23655

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 45) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $50,000 within the Solid Waste Operations Fund for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management for capital leases; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This resolution reallocates funds in the amount of $50,000 from fixed & allocated costs to capital leases for various software subscription licensing agreements for use by the Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management within the Solid Waste Operations Fund. Due to changes within generally accepted accounting principles, these expenditures must be treated as capital leases.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- SOLID WASTE CAPITAL LEASES_RESO_ACM.PDF (opens in new tab)
47. INF26-22852

Resolution authorizing the temporary waiving of the application and meter fees associated with connection to the City of Tampa’s reclaimed water system for the period beginning May 11, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026; and providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa (“City”) owns and operates a reclaimed water system that provides non-potable water for irrigation and other authorized uses within the designated service area; and within the City’s existing reclaimed water service area, a significant portion of customers currently rely on potable water for irrigation, with approximately sixty percent (60%) of eligible customers connected to the reclaimed water system and the remaining customers continuing to use potable water for irrigation purposes; and the City is currently experiencing drought conditions and increasing demands on its potable water system which necessitate the implementation of cost-effective strategies to reduce potable water consumption and protect the City’s water resources; and expanding the reclaimed water system into new areas would require substantial capital investment and infrastructure construction; increasing utilization of the existing reclaimed water system within the current service area represents a more efficient and fiscally responsible approach to reducing potable water demand; and the City desires to implement a targeted program to encourage customers within the existing reclaimed water service area who currently use potable water for irrigation to connect to the reclaimed water system, including the issuance of informational and promotional correspondence to customers identified as using potable water for irrigation; and the City further desires to temporarily waive certain application and meter fees associated with reclaimed water service connections in order to remove financial barriers to participation, and accelerate customer conversion from potable water to reclaimed water for irrigation; and the proposed program represents a low-cost and practical means of promoting increased reclaimed water system utilization, reducing potable water demand, and enhancing the resilience of the City’s water supply during periods of drought and ongoing growth; and it is in the public interest and to the economic and operational advantage of the City to adopt measures that encourage efficient use of existing reclaimed water infrastructure and reduce reliance on potable water for non-potable purposes.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- REUSE MTR FEE WAIVER PGM RESO FINAL 04.09.26.PDF (opens in new tab)
48. INF26-23126

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or appropriation of $150,160 from the TFR FS No 10 Exterior Brick Upgrade project to the Citywide Facility Improvements project within the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This financial resolution realigns $150,160 from the TFR FS No 10 Exterior Brick Upgrade project to the Citywide Facility Improvements project within the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund. The exterior brick upgrade and waterproofing project came in under budget, and the project has been completed.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- AMENDMENT FORM 2026 -12 BT CR.PDF (opens in new tab)
49. INF26-23536

Resolution to approve a surplus water agreement between City of Tampa and Tampa Bay Water; authorizing the mayor to execute the agreement; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa (“City”) and Tampa Bay Water (“TBW”) (collectively, the “Parties”) entered into a Surplus Water Agreement on July 9, 2012 (“Agreement”) as approved by City Council Resolution No. 2012-561; and the Agreement’s original expiration date of September 30, 2022 was extended to September 30, 2023 by the First Amendment to the Agreement, as approved by City Council Resolution No. 2022-701; and the Second Amendment to the Agreement, as approved by City Council Resolution No. 2023-792, extended its expiration date to September 30, 2024; and the Third Amendment to the Agreement, as approved by City Council Resolution No. 2024-798, extended its expiration date to September 30, 2025; and the Agreement terminated on September 30, 2025; and the City and TBW desire to enter into a Surplus Water Agreement to enhance the availability of water for both Parties; and the City has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City to enter into the Surplus Water Agreement between City of Tampa and Tampa Bay Water (“2026 Agreement”).

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2026 SURPLUS WATER AGMNT W RESO FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
50. INF26-23545

Resolution approving the Conservation Education Program Project Summary Document between the City of Tampa and the Southwest Florida Water Management District for the Conservation Education Program; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; and providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa applied to the Conservation Education Program through the Southwest Florida Water Management District to request educational signage and Florida-Friendly plant giveaways aimed at increasing residential awareness of efficient landscape and irrigation practices to reduce outdoor water use and to expand community-based educational programming opportunities. The signage, to be ordered by the Southwest Florida Water Management District, will be installed in two phases at the Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) demonstration garden at the Cordelia B. Hunt Center located within Al Lopez Park. The plant giveaways will be purchased through the Southwest Florida Water Management District for distribution by the City of Tampa to residents. The City of Tampa will submit project deliverables, including event reach numbers, event photos, annual reach numbers, and sign photos. The City of Tampa submitted an application for the subject grant; however, the subsequent award occurred after the formal commencement date of such grant period, and therefore, in order to ensure that the City’s acceptance of the grant funding and any actions undertaken in furtherance of the grant are properly ratified as of the effective start of the grant period, it is necessary and appropriate for the City Council of the City of Tampa to approve and accept the grant nunc pro tunc to the beginning of the grant period, thereby giving retroactive effect to such approval as if it had been granted on the first day of the grant period.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESO AND CEP PROJECT SUMMARY_TAMPA.PDF (opens in new tab)
51. INF26-23546

Resolution authorizing an Agreement for Consultant Services in the amount of $2,175,291 between the City of Tampa and Black & Veatch Corporation in connection with Contract 25-D-00043 Howard F. Curren AWTP Master Plan Update; authorizing the Mayor of the City of Tampa to execute same; providing an effective date.

Background Details

1. Contract Title: Howard F. Curren AWTP Master Plan Update a. Address of Project: 2700 Maritime Blvd., Tampa, FL 33605 b. Number of bidders/submitters: 2 (Two) c.Names of bidders/submitters: • Black & Veatch Corporation • Hazen and Sawyer, P.C d.Dollar amount: • The total Contract estimate will be $1,500,000-$3,000,000. •This Initial design agreement is for $2,175,291.00 e. Why the awardee was selected: Most qualified, according to CCNA Committee scores. 2. Contractor/Firm: Black & Veatch Corporation 3.Business Case: •The project is to obtain Professional Engineering services to develop an updated master plan for the HFCAWTP. The updated Master Plan will build upon the evaluations and recommendations developed as part of the 2018 Master Plan. The need for previously recommended but uncompleted projects will be confirmed, and new evaluations will be performed to identify recommended improvements to address evolving drivers. An updated CIP will be developed to provide a roadmap for implementing future improvements under an organized and prioritized approach. 4. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Black & Veatch Corporation, the prime contractor, is committed to utilizing 2 city-certified firms for subcontracting. 5.Sustainability and Resiliency: Green, Social and Sustainable Framework: This project is eligible under the framework as is provides sustainable stormwater management and pollution prevention and control. 6. Community Engagement: N/A 7. Project: a.Contract delivery method: This is a Design project. b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 24 months. • The e-Builder project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- R25-D-00043CONSULTSVCAGMT.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 25- D-00043 RFQDU.PDF (opens in new tab)
52. INF26-23591

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 53) Resolution authorizing Change Order 2 to GMP 2 adding $741,854 to Contract 19-C-00022, David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility High Service Pump Station & Miscellaneous Improvements - Design-Build, between the City of Tampa and CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc.; authorizing execution of said Change Order by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

1. Contract Title: 19-C-00022 DLTWTF High Service Pump Station & Miscellaneous Improvements Design-Build a. Address of Project: 7125 N 30th St, Tampa, FL 33610 b. Number of bidders/submitters: N/A c. Names of bidders/submitters: N/A d. Dollar amount: $741,854.00 e. Why the awardee was selected: N/A 2. Contractor/Firm: CH2M HILL Engineers, Inc. 3. Business Case: Project provides for Design-Build Services for construction of the high service pumping system improvements at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility (DLTWTF). This project includes construction of a new high service pump station with a new common header, baffling within existing on-site clearwells, and provision for non-chlorinated backwash water for the filters. The Initial Services Agreement provides for the design, development of construction documents, and pre-construction services necessary to develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the construction of the DLTWTF improvements. Amendment 1 provided for additional design services to include early material procurement and construction phase services; development of a stormwater master plan for the entire DLTWTF site to include the assessment of existing stormwater management, regulatory review, preparation of a conceptual no discharge plan, and the evaluation of stormwater management needs; and the preparation of a zero-discharge stormwater management plan for the proposed high service pump station at the DLTWTF. Amendment 2 provided for additional design services to analyze and plan for the upgrade of the Industrial Control System (ICS) at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility as part of the High Service Pump Station project at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility. Amendment 3 provides for additional design services to develop: 1) an Administration and Engineering Building and a Visitor Center on a site adjacent to the dam on the Hillsborough River just downstream of the existing David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility (Tippin WTF), and 2) refurbishing the existing Morris Bridge Campus and continuity of operations (COOP) Center to facilitate full-time staffing needs. Change Order 1 for Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) 2 provided for replenishment of depleted Owner Contingency funds due to material cost escalation; additional General Conditions cost associated with unforeseen condition delays in the project; replenishment of Owner Controlled Contingency; Design Builder’s General Conditions cost; and Design Builder's Fee on Construction. This Change Order 2 for Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) 2 provides for changes to the new southmost 16-inch plant utility water line; additional specialized excavations services (hydro-vacuum excavation) to install a 36-inch stormwater pipe; additional general conditions, design-build fee, and insurance. 4. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: CH2M HILL Engineers, Inc., the prime contractor, is utilizing no city-certified SLBE firms for subcontracting for Change order 2. 5. Sustainability and Resiliency: N/A 6. Community Engagement: N/A 7. Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction. b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • The e-Builder project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- R19-C-00022GMP2CO2 R3.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 19-C-00022 DB GMP2 CO1 EXEC.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 19-C-00022 DB GMP2 CO1 RESOLUTION 2024-766 COMPLETE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 19-C-00022 AMEND 3 NTP-EXECDOCS.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 19-C-000022 AMEND 3 RESOLUTION 2021-513 COMPLETE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 19-C-00022 DB GMP 2 NTP-EXECDOCS.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 19-C-00022 GMP 2 RESOLUTION 2021-302 COMPLETE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 19-C-00022 DB AMEND 2 NTP-EXECDOCS.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 19-C-00022 AMEND2 RESOLUTION 2021-13 COMPLETE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 19-C-00022 DB GMP NTP-EXECDOCS.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 19-C-00022 DBGMP AGRMNT RESOLUTION 2020-547 COMPLETE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 19-C-00022 DB AMEND NTP-EXECDOCS.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 19-C-00022 AMEND RESOLUTION 2020-450 COMPLETE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 19-C-00022 DB INITIAL AGMNT NTP-EXECDOCS.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 19-C-00022 DB AGMNT RESOLUTION 2019-464 COMPLETE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 19-C-00022 DESIGN CRITERIAPACKAGE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 19-C-00022RFQDU.PDF (opens in new tab)
53. INF26-23622

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 52) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $741,854 for the D.L. Tippin High Service Pump Station Project for use by the Water Department within the Water Renewal and Replacement Fund; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This Change Order for Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) 2 provides for changes to the new southmost 16-inch plant utility water line; additional specialized excavations services (hydro-vacuum excavation) to install a 36-inch stormwater pipe; additional general conditions, design-build fee, and insurance. This resolution reallocates funds in the amount of $741,854 from Water Production Program Project to the D.L. Tippin High Service Pump Station Project for use by the Water Department within the Water Renewal and Replacement Fund.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2026 DLT HIGH SERVICE PUMP STATION PROJECT NP.PDF (opens in new tab)
54. INF26-23623

Resolution authorizing Change Order 3 Final to Contract 20-C-00023; Kid Mason Community Center Renovation, between the City of Tampa and R. M. Halt & Associates, Inc. dba Cadstruct Corp., a decrease of $21,888.08 and final payment in the amount of $21,888.08; authorizing the Mayor of the City of Tampa to execute said Change Order on behalf of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

1. Contract Title: 20-C-00023 Kid Mason Community Center Renovation. CO#3 Final a. Address of Project: 1101 N. Jefferson Street b. Dollar amount: $21,888.08 c. Why the awardee was selected: The lowest responsible responsive bidder was selected pursuant to FS 255.20. 2. Contractor/Firm: R.M. Halt & Associates dba Cadstruct Corporation 3.Business Case: This project provided for the design and construction of improvements to renovate the restrooms, teaching-kitchen, teaching-areas, playground and yard areas to bring each up to current codes for the Parks & Recreation Department. Change Order 1 provided additional funding to replace the existing roof over the reading room, kitchen, restrooms, storage, office, and computer lab. This Change Order also provided additional contract time for designing and permitting the new roof and for mechanical equipment procurement delays. Change Order 2 provided for adjustment of contract amounts, additional funding of owner’s contingency to be used towards unforeseen items found after demolition, additional design changes, and establishing a new completion date. Change Order 3 provides for final additional work and time to close the project as per attached change order documentation. 4. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: R.M. Halt & Associates dba Cadstruct Corporation, the prime contractor, has utilized three (3) City of Tampa-certified firms for subcontracting. 5. Sustainability and Resiliency: This is a Design-Bid-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction. The eBuilder project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedule and cost. 6. Community Engagement: The Contract Administration Department (CAD) and Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CEI) division will assist the Contractor in the communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders. 7. Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Bid-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction. b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • _0______ consecutive calendar days. • The Trible (aka e-Builder) project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- R20-C-00023CO3F.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 20-C-00023 AWARD RESOLUTION 2023-477 COMPLETE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 20-C-00023 NTP-EXECDOCS.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 20-C-00023 CO1 RESOLUTION 2024-230 COMPLETE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 20-C-00023 CO1 EXEC.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 20-C-00023 CO2 RESOLUTION 2024-891 COMPLETE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 20-C-00023 CO2 EXEC.PDF (opens in new tab)
55. INF26-23656

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $2,198,100 within the Solid Waste Capital/Construction Fund for use by the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management for the McKay Bay WTE Urea Injection System Upgrade Project; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The McKay Bay Waste to Energy Facility must urgently replace its obsolete Selective Non Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) urea injection system, which is essential for NOx emissions control and Title V Air Permit compliance. The system relies on discontinued hardware and software, with no replacement parts available, creating an imminent and unpredictable risk of failure that could force unit curtailment, require costly waste diversion, and result in regulatory violations. Emergency procurement reduces the lead time to approximately 32 weeks, whereas the standard process would take more than a year—longer than the system is expected to remain operational. An emergency affidavit has been executed to ensure timely replacement and maintain compliance and operational continuity. Immediate replacement is necessary to avoid system failure, protect regulatory compliance, maintain uninterrupted operations, reduce potential waste diversion costs, and prepare for future NOx limits. The replacement cost for the SNCR system is $2,198,100. This resolution provides $2,198,100 for the McKay Bay WTE Urea Injection System Upgrade Project by reallocating $520,600 from McKay Bay WTE Lime Silo Refurbishment Project, $777,500 from the McKay Bay WTE Carbon Silo Refurbishment Project, and $900,000 from the McKay Bay WTE Bull Nose & Water Wall Tube Replacement Project within the Solid Waste Capital/Construction Fund.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- MCKAY BAY WTE UREA INJECTION SYSTEM UPGRADE PROJECT_RESO_ACM.PDF (opens in new tab)
56. F26-23301

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or appropriation of $4,815,000 from the Utilities Services Tax Fund to the Local Option Gas Tax Capital Projects Fund, the General Fund, and the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Per Council’s request, this resolution authorizes the transfers of $4,815,000 of budget reserves from the Utilities Services Tax Fund. Of this amount, $50,000 will be transferred to the Local Option Gas Tax Capital Projects Fund, $355,000 will be transferred to the General Fund, and the remaining $4,410,000 will be transferred to the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund. On January 8, 2026, the Chief Financial Officer presented to Council a briefing regarding the Preliminary FY2025 Year-End, which included a recommendation to provide $5.3 million of General Fund reserves for community needs. The community needs were allocated to increasing funding for the SAAF Program by $0.5 million and $4.8 million for other needs, such as Parks and Recreation, Mobility, and/or Sulphur Springs. Council instructed Ms. Hagar Kopesky to coordinate funding requests and to provide a consolidated recommended project/program list to Council during the March 26, 2026, meeting. However, in the interim, Council approved a financial resolution on March 5, 2026, that increased SAAF program funding by $500,000. During the March 26, 2026, Council meeting, Council reviewed Ms. Kopesky’s recommended list of funding needs which Council adopted, with a request that Staff prepare a financial resolution to appropriate the requested funding. A copy of the Ms. Kopesky's recommended list is attached to the staff report.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- AMENDMENT FORM 2026 -13 BT CRVII.PDF (opens in new tab)
57. F26-23441

Resolution approving the bids of Advanced Cable Connection, Inc., Alta Vista Communications, Inc., and GA Technical Services, Inc. for the purchase of Citywide Cabling Services (Bid Discount) (Re-Bid) in the total estimated amount of $2,850,000 for use by the Technology & Innovation Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date.

Background Details

1. Department or Location of Project: Technology & Innovation Department 2. Total number of vendors that accessed and downloaded bid: 36 3. Number and List of bidders: 9; Advanced Cable Connection, Inc, Alta Vista Communications, GA Technical Services, Inc., MCS of Tampa, Inc., NetPlanner Systems, Inc., P3 Solutions LLC, South Paw Communications, Total Network Consulting, LLC, and Wilson Technology Group, Inc 4. Award amount: $2,850,000 5. Why the winning bid was selected: The City of Tampa Technology & Innovation Department and Logistics & Asset Management/Facility Management recommends awarding this to Advanced Cable Connection, Inc., Alta Vista Communications, Inc., and GA Technical Services, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidders for Citywide Cabling Services. It is recommended that the City award Citywide Cabling Services (Bid Discount) (Re-Bid) for use by Technology & Innovation Department. The term of the award is for (3) three years from the effective date of the award, and may, by mutual written agreement, be renewed at the same terms and conditions for three (3) additional two (2) year periods. The Department has reviewed and approved the bid responses from Advanced Cable Connection, Inc, Alta Vista Communications, and GA Technical Services, Inc. and comments were supplied via Department recommendation letter. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that the EBO Bid Discount provision would apply in the bid specifications to eligible City of Tampa Certified firms. Alta Vista Communications is a city-certified SLBE firm.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 26-P-00109_CITYWIDE_CABLING_SERVICES_(BID_DISCOUNT)_(RE-BID)_RESO.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 26-P-00109_CITYWIDE_CABLING_SERVICES_(BID_DISCOUNT)_(RE-BID)_BACKUP.PDF (opens in new tab)
58. F26-23508

Resolution approving Main Subscription Terms and Conditions between the City of Tampa and Bitsight Technologies, Inc., and approving Sales Quote Terms and Conditions between the City of Tampa and Optiv Security Inc. for the provision of Services and Products Related to the Assessment and Management of Information Security Risk for use by the Technology and Innovation Department; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

It is recommended that the City of Tampa enter into Main Subscription Terms and Conditions with Bitsight Technologies, Inc. and Sales Quote Terms and Conditions with Optiv Security Inc. for the provision of Services and Products Related to the Assessment and Management of Information Security Risk for use by the Technology and Innovation Department. The term of these agreements are dependent upon the terms of orders placed through Optive Security Inc. for use of the Bitsight Technologies, Inc. services. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under a LOCC.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 125117740_BITSIGHT_SERVICES_RESO_W_AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 125117740_BITSIGHT_SERVICES_BACKUP.PDF (opens in new tab)
59. F26-23628

Resolution Authorizing A Compromise Settlement By The City of Tampa of the Civil Lawsuit Manhattan Avenue, LLC V. City of Tampa, Case No. 23-CA-15073, and Providing for an Effective Date.

Background Details

It was determined to be in the best interest of the City of Tampa to settle this personal injury case.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
60. F26-23629

Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and outside counsel to provide legal services relating to a lawsuit related to the antitrust and unfair competition on a contingency basis; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City seeks to enter into an Agreement with the law firms of Baron & Budd, P.C., Simonsen Sussman, LLP, and Young & Partners, LLC, to provide legal services related to the investigation, analysis, preparation, filing, service, prosecution, and collection of any judgment in an antitrust and unfair competition lawsuit against REV Group, Inc., Oshkosh Corporation, Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., and related entities. Under the terms of the Agreement, Outside Counsel will receive a contingency fee of 18% of any net settlement or net recovery obtained by the City.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESO &AMP; AGMT - OUTSIDE COUNSEL TFR ANTITRUST &AMP; UNFAIR.PDF (opens in new tab)
- FIRE APPARATUS CRISIS SPARKS INVESTIGATIONS, LAWSUITS OVER SOARING PRICES AND DELAYS&NBSP;&NBSP; - IAFF.PDF (opens in new tab)
- FIRE-EQUIPMENT-LITIGATION-BROCHURE.PDF (opens in new tab)
61. F26-23720

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or appropriation of $83,420 within the General Fund, the Water Fund, and the Wastewater Fund for use by the Water and Wastewater departments for the settlement by the City of Tampa of the Civil Lawsuit Manhattan Avenue, LLC V. City of Tampa, Case No. 23-CA-15073; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This financial resolution transfers and appropriates $83,420 from the General Fund to the Water Fund and Wastewater Fund for the settlement by the City of Tampa of the Civil Lawsuit Manhattan Avenue, LLC V. City of Tampa, Case No. 23-CA-15073. The Water Fund receives the January 2026 water connection fees of $6,680 for 10 connections, a total of $66,800. The Wastewater Fund receives the January 2026 water connection fees of $1,662 for 10 connections, a total of $16,620.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESOLUTION - GENERAL FUND, WATER FUND, WASTEWATER - TRANSFER FUNDS FOR MANHATTAN SETTLEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
62. B2026-6

Christine Glover, Director of Internal Audit, transmitting audit report Tampa Police Department - Dealership Maintenance Program, dated April 14, 2026 (To be R&F)

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- AUDIT 26-08 TPD-DEALERSHIP MAINTENANCE PROGRAM.PDF (opens in new tab)
63. B2026-6

Christine Glover, Director of Internal Audit, transmitting audit report Neighborhood Enhancement - dated April 14, 2026 (To be R/F)

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- AUDIT 26-09 NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
64. DEO26-22877

Resolution approving a Fourth Amendment to Software as a Service (SAAS) Subscription Agreement between the City of Tampa and Benevate, LLC to add Four (4) User Licenses for Neighborly Software in the estimated amount of $3,836 for use by the Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has five (5) housing initiatives: Housing Rehabilitation and Renovation Program (HRRP), Down Payment Assistance Program, Housing Infill Program, Unit Creation and Conversion and Strategic Acquisitions. The HRRP program and the Down Payment Assistance program are being administered through the Housing & Community Development Department and wish to utilize the same Neighborly software as Housing Community Development (HCD) for our program. The CRA would like to procure the necessary user licenses (4) for our staff to continue to utilize Neighborly for our housing program management needs. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: There was no EBO Participation as this purchase is being made under a Software as a Service (SAAS) Subscription Agreement.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 4TH_AMEND_NEIGHBORLY_RESO_W_AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 4TH_AMEND_NEIGHBORLY_BACKUP.PDF (opens in new tab)
65. DEO26-23302

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $1,000,000 for the Downtown Non-Core Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Fund for fiscal year 2026 appropriation; providing an effective date.

Background Details

On April 9, 2026 the CRA Board approved a program change to realign $1,000,000 from the Neighborhood Infrastructure and Public Art projects for a Tampa Arts Alliance grant within the Downtown Non-Core CRA Fund.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- BT 2026 REALIGN CRA FUNDS FOR APRIL 2026 PROGRAM CHANGES.PDF (opens in new tab)
66. DEO26-23442

Resolution approving a Second Amendment to Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Tampa and Ashley East Tampa LLC for the property located at 3004 E. Columbus Drive, 3004 E. 15th Avenue, and 3010 E. 15th Avenue, Tampa, Florida; providing for a 99-year lease term for the purpose of developing and operating an affordable housing development; amending the lease to extend the date for satisfaction of the commencement conditions to March 31, 2027; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City and Ashley East Tampa LLC (“Lessee”) entered into a Ground Lease Agreement for the purpose of developing an affordable housing development whereby the units shall be leased to eligible beneficiaries whose annual gross income is at or below 80% of the annual median income (“AMI”), and whereby 20% of the units shall be leased to eligible beneficiaries whose annual gross income is at or below 50% AMI. The lease provides that the lease would commence upon the satisfaction of the Commencement Conditions which are comprised of: (i) Lessee obtaining allocation of tax credits from Florida Housing Finance Corporation, (ii) Lessee obtaining all financing for the Project, (iii) the parties entering into a Development Agreement; and (iv) City approving a proposed site plan for the Project. Lessee had to rezone the property, which pushed the schedule back, as some of the Commencement Conditions were contingent upon receiving approval of the rezoning. The parties desire to amend the lease to extend the date for satisfaction of the Commencement Conditions to March 31, 2027.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESO 2026-164 FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- RESO 2025-70-GROUND LEASE AGMT - OPPORTUNITY.PDF (opens in new tab)
- RESO AND 2ND AMENDMENT TO ASHLEY EAST LEASE.PDF (opens in new tab)
67. DEO26-23443

Resolution approving a development agreement by and between the City of Tampa and SC Mitchell Lofts, LLC; providing for the conveyance of a City Infill lot located at 1808 N. Mitchell Avenue, Tampa, Florida, and the development, construction, and sale/ rental of such property for use as affordable single-family attached or single-family detached residential dwelling units by an income-qualified buyer or renter as part of the city’s Infill III Program; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to said agreement and exhibits thereto; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City issued a request for proposal for its Infill III Program for qualified developers to construct affordable housing on residential lots currently owned by the City , which will be conveyed to the developers. Wire Development LLC was selected to construct units on the property located at 1808 N. Mitchell Avenue, Tampa, FL. Wire Development formed SC Mitchell Lofts, LLC, for the purpose of developing the lot. The parties desire to enter a Development Agreement to set forth the terms and conditions of the conveyance of the property and construction of the project.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- DA 1808 N MITCHELL.WIRE DEV.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 1808 N MITCHELL MAP.PDF (opens in new tab)
68. DEO26-23458

Resolution approving an amendment and extension no. 4 to the Grant Agreement between the State of Florida, Department of State and the City of Tampa (Grant Number 22.h.sc.900.009) for the project “Jackson House Restoration”; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Pursuant to Resolution 2023-492, the City of Tampa was awarded grant funding in the amount of $500,000 from the State of Florida, Department of State for the Division of Historical Resources Special Category Grant (Grant Number 22.H.SC.900.009) for the grant period July 7, 2021 to June 30, 2023. Grant funding was to be used to hire a historic preservation architect and contractor for the restoration of the historic Jackson House. Pursuant to Resolution 2024-427, the State of Florida, Department of State granted extension No. 1 to the Agreement to December 31, 2024. Pursuant to Resolution 2025-63, the State of Florida, Department of State granted extension No. 2 to the Agreement to June 30, 2025. Pursuant to Resolution 2025-1065, the State of Florida, Department of State granted extension No. 3 to the Agreement to June 30, 2026. This amendment and extension No. 4 will extend the period of performance until December 31, 2026. The amendment will also update the project scope to remove the previous scope and instead use grant funds to repair/replace the roof and reconstruct the interior foundation systems to restore the Jackson House in Tampa. Professional architectural/engineering services are required and will be funded outside of this grant as the architectural plans for this project will be produced through a separate grant 23.s.aa.900.049 (Jackson House Restoration). 23.s.aa.900.049 is a grant that was awarded directly to the Jackson House Foundation. Finally, the amendment will update the grant budget to remove Architectural/Engineering Services and Foundational Pier Repair/Replacement and instead include budget items for Repairing/Replacing the Roof and Reconstructing Interior Foundation Systems.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 22.H.SC.900.009 AMENDMENT 4 AND RESO.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 22.H.SC.900.009 AMENDMENT 1 EXECUTED.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 22.H.SC.900.009 AMENDMENT 2_EXECUTED.PDF (opens in new tab)
- AMENDMENT 3, 22.H.SC.900.009_EXECUTED.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 22.H.SC.900.009 GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT (EXECUTED).PDF (opens in new tab)
69. DEO26-23509

Resolution approving the acceptance of a Grant of Water and Stormwater Drainage Easement from WST Mill, LLC to the City of Tampa for Water and Stormwater facilities located at 110 South Nebraska Avenue, Tampa, Florida; Providing an effective date.

Background Details

WST Mill, LLC ("Grantor") is to convey a water and stormwater drainage easement per FPT-24-0000003 final plat, over, across, under and through a portion of the real property located at 110 South Nebraska Avenue. The Grantor has agreed to grant an easement to the City for the installation, construction, repair, operation, maintenance and replacement of water and stormwater facilities. It is in the City's best interest to accept the easement.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RE25-083 AERIAL MAP SHOWING APPROX EASEMENT LOCATION.PDF (opens in new tab)
- RE25-083 RESO GRANT OF WATER AND STORMWATER DRAINAGE EASEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
70. DEO26-23510

Resolution approving the acceptance of a Grant of Sidewalk Easement from Brookshire Homes, LLC to the City of Tampa for the purpose of installing, constructing, maintaining, operating, repairing and/or replacing sidewalk improvements in the vicinity of 505 West Ross Avenue, Unit 1, Tampa, Florida; Providing an effective date.

Background Details

Brookshire Homes, LLC ("Grantor") is developing a project which requires the conveyance of a sidewalk easement, per SPR-25-0002729 to the City for sidewalk improvements. Grantor has agreed to convey such sidewalk easement to the City. It is in the City's best interest to accept the easement for said purposes.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RE26-025 RESO GRANT OF SIDEWALK EASEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
- AERIAL MAP SHOWING APPROX EASEMENT LOCATION.PDF (opens in new tab)
71. DEO26-23592

Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Second Amendment to Contract for Sale and Purchase between the City of Tampa, as Purchaser, and JPaC Trust, as Seller, to extend the closing date for the purchase of real property in the West Tampa CRA Area located at 1712 N. Albany Avenue, Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa (the “City”) and JPaC Trust (the “Seller”) entered into a Contract for Sale and Purchase dated September 4, 2025, approved by Resolution No. 2025-771, as amended by that First Amendment to Contract for Sale and Purchase dated March 3, 2026, approved Resolution No. 2026-119 (collectively, the “Agreement”), for the purchase of real property by the West Tampa CRA located at 1712 N. Albany Avenue, Tampa, Florida (the “Property”) for redevelopment purposes. The parties wish to amend the Agreement to amend the closing date to no later than July 3, 2026, and to provide for one additional extension period of sixty (60) days. It is in the best interest of the City to enter into the Second Amendment to Contract for Sale and Purchase under the terms and conditions stated therein.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RE23-120 1712 N. ALBANY RESOLUTION AND SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- RE23-120 1712 N. ALBANY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS - MAP, RESOLUTIONS, CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE, AMENDMENT, AND EXT. LETTERS.PDF (opens in new tab)
72. DEO26-23593

Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Communications Tower Lease Agreement between the City of Tampa, as Landlord, and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as Lessee, for the installation and operation of telecommunication equipment on City property located at 2921 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa (“City”) and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (“Lessee”) entered into a Lease Agreement dated November 21, 1996, approved by Resolution 96-2038, as amended (the “Current Agreement”), for the installation and operation of telecommunications equipment on City-owned property located at 2921 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. Currently, the rental amount is approximately $3,804/month. Lessee desires to enter into a Communications Tower Lease Agreement (the “Lease”) to continue operating its communication facility due to the expiration of the Current Agreement. The initial term of the Lease will be five years, rent will increase to $4,200/month, and rent will escalate 3% annually. The parties are willing to enter into the Lease under the terms and conditions enumerated therein.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RE25-027 2921 E. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS - MAP, PRIOR RESOLUTIONS AND AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
- RE25-027 2921 E. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING RESO AND COMMUNCIATIONS TOWER LEASE AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
73. DEO26-23596

Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Subdivision Agreement between the City of Tampa and Water Street Tampa, LLC, for the construction of required infrastructure improvements and related bonding requirements for a new subdivision development to be named Water Street Tampa Subdivision-Subphase 3A; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Resolution authorizes the City to enter into a Subdivision Agreement with Water Street, LLC for the construction of required infrastructure improvements and related bonding requirements for a new subdivision development to be named Water Street Tampa Subdivision-Subphase 3A.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESO AND AGMT - SUBDIVISION FPT-24-0000003 - WATER STREET 3A.PDF (opens in new tab)
74. DEO26-23624

Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of an Ownership, Maintenance, Use, Assumption of Risk and Hold Harmless Agreement between the City of Tampa and Water Street Tampa, LLC for the installation and maintenance of certain public realm improvements and features on those certain public rights-of-way in the vicinity of 302 Caesar Street or 200 S. Nebraska Avenue in Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described herein; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Water Street Tampa, LLC (“Developer”) is developing multiple properties in the vicinity of 302 Caesar Street and 200 S. Nebraska Avenue (the “Properties”). Pursuant to the City of Tampa’s Central Business District zoning regulations (City Code Sec. 27-181, et seq.), the Developer is required to enter into a maintenance agreement for public realm improvements located within the public right-of-way. In connection with a Design District Review application, the Developer seeks authorization to install and maintain certain improvements within City rights-of-way, including Finley Street, Walton Street, Cumberland Avenue, Caesar Street (formerly), and Nebraska Avenue. As a condition of such authorization, the Developer agrees to maintain and repair the improvements at its sole cost and expense for as long as they remain within the City’s rights-of-way. The proposed Ownership, Maintenance, Use, Assumption of Risk and Hold Harmless Agreement establishes the Developer’s responsibilities for installation, maintenance, and liability associated with these improvements. Execution of the Agreement is consistent with City Code requirements and is in the best interest of the City and the public.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- WATER STREET 3A OWNERSHIP, MAINTENANCE, USE, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO RE SUBSTITUTION OF AGREEMENT. FOR AGENDA ITEM NO. 74 (DEO26-23624) ON THE MAY 7TH REGULAR CITY COUNCIL.PDF (opens in new tab)
75. DEO26-23625

Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a Right-of-Way Encroachment Agreement allowing facades, cornices, canopies, balconies, one sign, and one green wall to encroach over and above a portion of City of Tampa’s Ashley Drive and Twiggs Street rights-of-way in the vicinity of 520 N. Tampa Street, and in the area and manner identified herein; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City has received a request from KT North Ashley, LLC, owner of 507 N. Ashley Drive and 520 N. Tampa Street, to allow certain architectural features to project into the airspace above Ashley Drive and Twiggs Street. These elements, including façades, canopies, balconies, signage, and a green wall, remain part of buildings on private property but extend into the public right-of-way, requiring City approval. Staff has reviewed the request and found it acceptable with conditions to ensure safety, access, and maintenance, with the owner assuming responsibility and liability.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- ENC-25-06 ONE TAMPA-COT.PDF (opens in new tab)
76. DEO26-23630

Resolution approving a fifth amendment to Emergency Solutions Grant Rapid Unsheltered Housing Agreement between the City of Tampa and Catholic Charities, Diocese of St. Petersburg, Inc., providing for additional funding in an amount not to exceed $960,957.72 in Community Development Block Grant funds, to provide additional shelter beds and place new electrical lines at the Tampa Hope Shelter, for total funding not to exceed $3,043,546.48; extending the agreement through June 30, 2027; approving and authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg, Inc. has partnered with the City to provide support services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. This amendment will provide for an amount not to exceed $960,957.72 in Community Development Block Grant from the City to the Subrecipient to provide 20 additional shelter beds and place new electrical lines at the Tampa Hope Shelter serving of individuals experiencing homelessness. Staff is requesting City Council’s consideration and approval of the attached Amendment and Resolution to allow for the execution of the Agreement that will allow for Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg, Inc. to continue and expand their providing support services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Housing and Community Development will monitor the services to ensure eligible individuals and families are being served

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- HCD26-013 FINAL RESO &AMP; AMEND 5 CC ESG-RUSH.PDF (opens in new tab)
77. MAM26-22863

Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the form Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement for use by the Mobility department related to Right-of-Way Permit applications; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa receives applications for right-of-way permits in accordance with Chapter 22, Code of Ordinances; and in certain circumstances, the proposed permit application includes activities or installations in the City of Tampa’s (“City”) rights-of-way; and upon review and approval of compliant right-of-way permit applications, the City may issue right-of-way permits for activities or installations in the public right-of-way provided that the permit applicant agrees to waive and release and indemnify the City from any and all liability associated with the activities or installations; and the approval by City Council of the form Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement will facilitate the right-of-way permit approval process and protect the City from liability; the form Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement will remove the need to present each form Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement to City Council for separate approval; and if the form Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement needs amendment for special circumstances related to a right-of-way permit application, it will be presented to City Council for approval on a case-by-case basis; and and it is in the best interests of the citizens of the City to approve the form Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement for use by the Mobility Department.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESOLUTION &AMP;AMP; AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
78. MAM26-23046

Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida authorizing a Fourth Amendment to a Grant Agreement 24.h.sc.100.057 between the City of Tampa, Florida and the State of Florida, Department of State Division of Historical Resources to conduct restoration work on Tampa Union Station; Extending the Grant Agreement for 6 months; Authorizing the Mayor to execute said Amendment; Providing an effective date.

Background Details

The grant agreement is for restoration work on Tampa Union Station. The first amendment to the grant agreement extended the grant period for six months. The second amendment to the grant agreement amended the project scope to remove the repair of the roof and decking and reallocate funds to the existing budget line for restoring eight (8) stained glass windows to match the historic appearance. The overall grant budget amount did not change, and there was no fiscal impact. The third amendment to the grant agreement extended the grant period for six months. This fourth amendment to the grant agreement will extend the grant period for an additional 6-months. The State of Florida, Department of State Division of Historical Resources, only allows for 6-month extensions; however, additional 6-month extensions can be requested in the future if needed.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- A4 AND RESO.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 24.H.SC.100.057 GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT AND RESO.PDF (opens in new tab)
- A1 AND RESO.PDF (opens in new tab)
- A2 AND RESO.PDF (opens in new tab)
- A3 AND RESO.PDF (opens in new tab)
79. MAM26-23073

Resolution approving the renewal of an Agreement between the City of Tampa and American Construction Services, Inc. of Tampa, without a price escalation, for the provision of Ditch Re-Grading and Restoration Maintenance Services in the estimated amount of $555,000 for use by the Mobility Department; providing an effective date.

Background Details

It is recommended that the City renew its existing agreement with American Construction Services, Inc. of Tampa for Ditch Re-Grading and Restoration Maintenance Services for use by the Mobility Department for an additional one-year term. The initial award was made on July 31, 2025. American Construction Services, Inc. of Tampa provides satisfactory service, quality of product and performance. The Mobility Department has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the agreement for an additional one-year term. American Construction Services, Inc. of Tampa has agreed to renew Ditch Re-Grading and Restoration Maintenance Services and retain their current pricing. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one-year renewal contract is in compliance. American Construction Services, Inc. of Tampa is a City of Tampa-certified firm.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- UPDATED RESO - DITCH RE-GRADING AND RESTORATION MAINTENANCE SERVICES.PDF (opens in new tab)
- BACKUP.PDF (opens in new tab)
80. MAM26-23085

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 81) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving a Local Agency Program Agreement in the amount of $1,170,121 from the Florida Department of Transportation for Construction and Construction Engineering Inspection Services on the Davis Island Bridge to South Plant Avenue; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) is authorized to enter into agreements with governmental entities in accordance with section 339.12, Florida Statutes; and the City of Tampa (“City”) desires to perform the Hurricane Helene Permanent Repair Project on the Davis Boulevard Bridge to South Plant Avenue (“Project”), which includes construction and construction engineering inspection services to repair and construct 300 linear feet of seawall, along with parapet and metal railing; and the purpose of this Local Agency Program Agreement (“Agreement”) is to provide for FDOT participation in the Project, as further described in Exhibits A and E of the Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and FDOT and the City have determined that FDOT will contribute funds to the Project in an amount not to exceed $1,170,121, as funded by the Federal Highway Administration Federal -Aid Highway Program; and the estimated total cost of the Project is $1,170,121, with FDOT contributing the full amount; and the Project supports the City’s Tampa MOVES initiative by improving public facilities, and it is in the best interests of the City to enter into the Agreement.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESO AND AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
81. MAM26-23540

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 80) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $1,170,121 within the Transportation Grants Capital Projects Fund for use by the Davis Blvd. Bridge Permanent Repair project; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This financial resolution appropriates Local Agency Program Agreement funds being received by the City from FDOT (Part 1 of 2), in an amount not to exceed $1,170,121, within the Transportation Grants Capital Projects Fund for use by the Davis Blvd. Bridge Permanent Repair project.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2026-112 BT AL DAVIS ISLAND BRIDGE REPAIR_WORD.PDF (opens in new tab)
82. MAM26-23300

Resolution approving the district seven combating human trafficking public art maintenance memorandum of agreement between the City of Tampa and the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the maintenance of public art erected by the state department of transportation; authorizing execution by the mayor and attestation by the city clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Department owns the rights-of-way bounded by Morgan Street, Scott Street, Marion Street, and Laurel Street in Tampa, Florida, consisting of Marion Transit parking and other incidental uses related to bus operations and intermodal use in Hillsborough County, Florida (the "Project Site"). The Department will erect concrete cylinders along the perimeter of the Project Site for the purpose of providing a canvas for public art for human trafficking public awareness, while aesthetically enhancing the project site. The Hillsborough County Commission on Human Trafficking desires to provide awareness and beautify the Project Site by creating and installing murals for each concrete cylinder, the Department installs around the perimeter. The Department and the County have agreed that the County shall install art murals on the concrete cylinders within the Project Site. The City of Tampa, in support of the Hillsborough County Commission on Human Trafficking, desires to support the awareness of Human Trafficking and the Department and the City have agreed for the City to maintain the art murals on the concrete cylinders along the perimeter of the Project Site in accordance with the provisions below. The Department is authorized pursuant to Section 334.044, Florida Statutes, to enter into contracts and agreements. The parties hereto recognize the need for entering into an agreement designating and setting forth the responsibilities of each party in maintaining the Improvements. The City of Tampa has authorized its officers to execute this Agreement on its behalf.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESOLUTION.AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
83. MAM26-23619

Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving a use and Occupancy Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation; rescinding Resolution no. 2026-13; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Whereas the State of Florida Department of Transportation has acquired sufficient legal right, title, and interest in the right-of-way of I-275 Downtown Tampa Interchange located in Tampa, Florida, which includes the airspace below the Downtown Tampa Interchange (the “Airspace”), and said right-of-way is part of a highway on a Federal Aid System; and under an Access Connection Permit issued by the Florida Department of Transportation, Permit 2025-A-796-0010, the City of Tampa has required E. Henderson Avenue to be extended under the I-275 Downtown Tampa Interchange by a third party; and pursuant to Resolution No. 2026-13, the Use and Occupancy Agreement was originally presented and approve by the City Council on January 8, 2026, and routed for execution by the Mayor; and the Federal Highway Administration will be providing federal funds the extension of E. Henderson Avenue and has required an updated form of the Use and Occupancy Agreement; and it is necessary to rescind Resolution No. 2026-13 and enter into a revised Use and Occupancy Agreement with an updated addendum as required by the Federal Highway Administration.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- HENDERSON AVE SIGNED USE AND OCCUPANCY AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
- ONBASE UPLOAD -REVISED.PDF (opens in new tab)
84. MAM26-23621

Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $600,000 for the purchase of capital equipment for use by the Logistics and Asset Management/Fleet Maintenance Division within the Fleet Maintenance Operations Fund and Fleet Maintenance Capital Fund; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Logistics and Asset Management Department/Fleet Maintenance Division are needing to purchase multiple vehicles that will assist with Mobility and Parks Department. A vehicle will also be used by the Fleet Division to provide for general servicing and preventive maintenance at the McKay Bay site. This resolution reallocates funds in the amount of $600,000 for capital equipment for use by Logistics and Asset Management Department/Fleet Maintenance Division within the Fleet Maintenance Operations Fund and transfers $600,000 to the Fleet Maintenance Capital Fund.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2026 FLEET MAINTENANCE CAPITAL EXPENSES NP.PDF (opens in new tab)
85. MAM26-23627

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 86) Resolution of the City of Tampa approving a State-funded Grant agreement between the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, and the Florida department of transportation, providing for the Florida Department of Transportation to reimburse the City for an amount not to exceed $2,170,132 for Construction and Construction Engineering Inspection activities for the Urban Corridor Improvements Project located on Twiggs Street from Ashley Drive to Nebraska Avenue; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Whereas, the State of Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) is authorized to enter into agreements with governmental entities in accordance with section 339.2817, Florida Statutes; and pursuant to the County Incentive Grant Program under section 339.2817, Florida Statutes, the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) is authorized to contribute funds to support municipal projects; and the City of Tampa (“City”) is performing the Urban Corridor Improvements project on Twiggs Street between Ashley Drive and Nebraska Avenue project to add turn lanes, reconstruct traffic signals and an ITS/CCTV system, and install a new traffic signal at East Street (“Project”); and the purpose of this State-Funded Grant Agreement (“Agreement”) is to provide for additional FDOT participation in the Project; and FDOT and the City have determined that FDOT will contribute funds to the Project in an amount not to exceed $2,170,132; and the estimated total cost of the Project is $5,332,324, with FDOT contributing $2,170,132 and the City contributing $3,162,192; and contingent upon approval by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners for Hillsborough County, Hillsborough County agrees to assign the County Incentive Grant Program funds to the City, and therefore, the City, Hillsborough County, and FDOT must be parties to this Agreement; and the Project supports the City’s Tampa MOVES initiative and it is in the best interests of the City to enter into the Agreement.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESOLUTION &AMP; AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
86. MAM26-23626

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 85) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $2,170,132 within the Transportation Grants Capital Projects Fund, $2,500,000 within the Local Option Gas Tax Capital Projects Fund and $662,192 within the Multi Modal Fee Central East District and the Multi Modal CIP Central East District funds for use Twiggs Street Complete Street project; providing an effective date.

Background Details

This financial resolution appropriates a state-funded grant being received by the City from FDOT (Part 1 of 2), in an amount not to exceed $2,70,132, within the Transportation Grants Capital Projects Fund for use by the Twiggs Street Complete Street project. In addition, this financial resolution transfer funds within the Local Option Capital Projects Fund from the Resurfacing project to the Twiggs Street Complete Streets project. It also appropriates $662,192 and realigns the funds from the Multi Modal Fee Central East District Fund to the Multi Modal CIP Central East District Fund for use by the Twiggs Street Complete Streets project. Upon adoption of the financial resolution, the Twiggs Street Complete Street Project will have an appropriation of $10,709,391, which includes $5,354,695 of Federal Grant funds.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 2026-117 BT AL STATE FUNDED GRANT TWIGGS.PDF (opens in new tab)
87. E2026-8

CH 27 Resolution scheduling a public hearing on June 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter, in City Council Chambers, 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Tampa Florida, 33602, for consideration of suspension of alcoholic beverage permits for each of the establishments listed on Exhibit “A”, attached hereto, for failure of said establishments to comply with the requirements of Section 27-319 of the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances; providing for notice; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Pursuant to Section 27-319 (a)(2), of the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances (“City Code”), the property owner or the holder of such alcoholic beverage license is required to submit certain specified information to the City on or before the thirty-first (31st) day of January of each year; and non-compliance with any part of Section 27-319 is a violation of the section and subject to the provisions of the City Code Section 27-318, including revocation or suspension for cause; and pursuant to City Code Section 27-318(d), the City Council shall set a public hearing to consider the revocation or suspension of any approval to sell alcoholic beverages for cause, and the City Clerk shall notify the owner of the property and the holder of the alcoholic beverage license of the set location, date, and time of the public hearing, by certified mail, not less than thirty (30) days from the date of the notice.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESOLUTION - NOTICE TO SUSPEND AB PERMIT - COUNCIL.PDF (opens in new tab)
88. E2026-8

CH 27 Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, setting public hearings on May 21, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., or soon thereafter, and June 4, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., or soon thereafter, in City Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602, on an ordinance of the city of Tampa, Florida, relating to publicly initiated text amendments, making revisions to city of Tampa Code of Ordinances, amending Chapter 27, (zoning and land development), amending Section 27-6, establishment of the Land Development Code; amending division 8. Subdivision procedures; amending Section 27-153.1., title; amending Section 27-153.1.1, purpose; amending Section 27-153.1.2., applicability; amending Section 27-153.1.3., administrative authority; amending Section 27-153.2., applications, documentation; amending Section 27-153.2. 1., stages of subdivision review; amending Section 27-153.2.2., phased developments; amending Section 27-153.2.3., preliminary plat – generally; amending Section 27-153.2.5., same-filing of applications; amending administrative review; Section 27-153.2.6., same—action by city; amending Section 27-153.2.7., same—effect of approval; amending Section 27-153.2.8., construction drawings—generally; amending Section 27-153.2.10., same—filing of application; administrative review; amending Section 27-153.2.11., same—effect of approval; amending Section 27-153.2.12., final plat—generally; amending Section 27-153.2.13., same—filing of application; administrative review; amending Section 27-153.2.14., same—standards for approval; effect of approval; amending Section 27-153.2.15., performance security; amending Section 27-153.2.17., final plat—effect of approval; amending Section 27-153.2.18., same—recording and reproducing; amending Section 27-153.2.20., same—amendments; amending Section 27-153.2.21., application submission requirements for preliminary plats; amending Section 27-153.2.22., submission requirements for construction drawings; amending Section 27-153.2.23., submission requirements for final plats; amending Section 27-153.2.24., express subdivision review; amending Section 27-153.2.25., affordable housing subdivisions; amending Section 27-153.2.26., electronic data; amending Section 27-153.3.1., same—types enumerated; Section 27-153.3.2., land alteration prior to construction drawing approval; Section 27-153.3.3., model homes/sales centers; amending Section 27-154.2., stop work and emergency orders; creating Section 27-154.3, revocation; amending Section 27-155.1., technical standards may be established; amending Section 27-155.2., technical standards adopted; amending Section 27-155.3.1., improvements required; minimum design and construction standards; amending Section 27-155.3.2., private street, drainage and other improvements; amending Section 27-155.3.3., streets; amending Section 27-155.3.4., sidewalks; amending Section 27-155.3.5., streetlights; amending Section 27-155.3.6., blocks; amending Section 27-155.3.7., easements; amending Section 27-155.3.8., lots; amending Section 27-155.3.9., underground utilities; amending Section 27-155.3.10., permanent reference monuments and control points; providing for severability; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing an effective date.

Background Details

A Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, setting public hearings on an Ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, relating to publicly initiated text amendments, making revisions to city of Tampa code of ordinances, amending chapter 27, (zoning and land development), amending section 27-6, establishment of the land development code; amending division 8. subdivision procedures; amending section 27-153.1., title; amending section 27-153.1.1, purpose; amending section 27-153.1.2., applicability; amending section 27-153.1.3., administrative authority; amending section 27-153.2., applications, documentation; amending section 27-153.2. 1., stages of subdivision review; amending section 27-153.2.2., phased developments; amending section 27-153.2.3., preliminary plat – generally; amending section 27-153.2.5., same-filing of applications; amending administrative review; section 27-153.2.6., same—action by city; amending section 27-153.2.7., same—effect of approval.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESO SETTING PH CH 27 REGULAR NOTICE PER 166-041 (SUBDIV ORD).PDF (opens in new tab)
- BIE JULY 2025.PDF (opens in new tab)
- LDC ARTICLE II DIVISION 8 CHAPTER 27 TCC PACKET.PDF (opens in new tab)
- SUBDIVSION REGS FINAL SECTION 34.PDF (opens in new tab)
89. BF26-23512

Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, calling for public hearings on May 28, 2026 at 5:01 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, and on June 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, in City Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602, the proposed designation of a brownfield area for rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 376, Florida Statues, for property consisting of four adjoining parcels generally located in the vicinity of 1411 North Ashley Street, 103 East Laurel Street, 1200 North Tampa Street, and 1312 Tampa Street consisting of approximately 4.33 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida, providing for notice; Providing an effective date.

Background Details

A resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, calling for public hearings on the proposed designation of a brownfield area for rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 376, Florida Statues, for property consisting of four adjoining parcels generally located in the vicinity of 1411 North Ashley Street, 103 East Laurel Street, 1200 North Tampa Street, and 1312 Tampa Street consisting of approximately 4.33 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida, providing for notice; Providing an effective date.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 04.27.2026_ROYAL ST BROWNFIELD STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- ROYAL ST BROWNFIELD DESIGNATION RESOLUTION SETTING HEARINGS FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
90. BF26-23532

Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, calling for public hearings on May 28, 2026, at 5:01 p.m., or as soon thereafter, and June 18, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., or as soon thereafter, in City Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, Florida, 33602, on the proposed designation of a brownfield area for rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 376, Florida Statutes, for property consisting of two adjoining parcels generally located in the vicinity of 1125 and 1127 East Twiggs Street, consisting of approximately 0.28 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida; providing for notice; providing an effective date.

Background Details

A resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida, calling for public hearings on the proposed designation of a brownfield area for rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 376, Florida Statutes, for property consisting of two adjoining parcels generally located in the vicinity of 1125 and 1127 East Twiggs Street, consisting of approximately 0.28 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida; providing for notice; providing an effective date.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 4.17.2026 FINAL STAFF REPORT [MADISON ST. PARK EXPANSION].PDF (opens in new tab)
- MADISON BROWNFIELD DESIGNATION RESOLUTION SETTING HEARINGS.PDF (opens in new tab)
91. SU1-26-33-C

Petition for Review filed by Saloman Joseph, owner, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the Zoning Administrator, SU1-26-0000033, pertaining to the property located at 2406 E. Annie Street. (Review hearing to be scheduled on June 18, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.)

Supporting Documents:
- SU1-26-33-C PETITION FOR REVIEW APPLICATION.PDF (opens in new tab)
92. E2026-8

CH 26 (UNAN) (Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, amending City of Tampa Code of Ordinances Chapter 26, Article I: Section 26-31, utility rates, fees and charges and Section 26-37, water capacity fee; by increasing the water and wastewater capacity fees; by removing conflicting and outdated portions of Section 26-31, utility rates, fees and charges; by repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for severability; providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Hurtak-Miranda on April 2, 2026)

Background Details

Water and wastewater capacity fees are like impact fees in that they require payment on new development or redevelopment within the City. Development impacts affect the capacity of both plants and the water distribution and wastewater collections system. The City last updated the capacity fees in 2020 which included: Initiated the payment of water capacity fees, Reduction of the wastewater capacity fees, Established a capacity fee of $0.00 for qualified affordable housing units, and Requirement to review the capacity fees every five years. The City has engaged the Raftelis firm to conduct the capacity fee study. Based on their analysis, the City is recommending limiting the proposed increases to no greater than 50% of the current fee and phasing it in over a four-year implementation schedule starting on March 1, 2027. City staff along with Raftelis presented the City’s findings and recommendation to the development community on February 18, 2026. Public hearings before City Council to present the proposed capacity fee increase ordinance are scheduled for April 2, 2026 and May 7, 2026.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- WTR WW CAPACITY FEE ORDINANCE FINAL 03.18.26.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 2026 WTR WW CAPACITY FEE ORDINANCE BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE SEC. 166.041(4) F.S - SIGNED.PDF (opens in new tab)
- W-WW-CAPACITY FEE PRESENTATION_PUBLIC HEARING.PPTX (opens in new tab)
93. REZ-26-06

(Hurtak no, Miranda absent at vote, and Clendenin absent) (Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4420 West Carmen Street, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Single-Family, Attached); providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Carlson-Viera on April 9, 2026)

Supporting Documents:
- REZ-26-06 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-26-06 FINAL SITE PLAN.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-26-06 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ26-06 ORDINANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ26-06 BIE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-26-06 CERTIFIED APP FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- REZ-26-06 SITE PLAN.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-26-06 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-26-06 CERTIFIED APP FINAL V2.PDF (opens in new tab)
- WEBFORM SUBMISSION FROM_ CITY COUNCIL MEETING PUBLIC COMMENT FORM.PDF (opens in new tab)
94. REZ-25-77

(UNAN, Young absent at vote, and Clendenin absent) (Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 301 and 305 South MacDill Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development, Medical Office, Personal Services); providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Viera-Maniscalco on April 9, 2026)

Supporting Documents:
- REZ-25-77 CERTIFIED APP.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-77 CONTINUANCE 301 AND 305 S. MACDILL AVE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-77 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- [EXTERNAL] RE_ REZ-25-77_ 301 &AMP;AMP; 305 S. MACDILL AVE CONTINUANCE REQUEST MICHELINI.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-77 CERTIFIED APP V2.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-77 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-77 SITE PLAN.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-77 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- BIE 25-77.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-77 ORDINANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
95. REZ-25-115

(Miranda no, and Clendenin absent) (Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 3724 West San Pedro Street and 3717 Obispo Street, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RS-50 (Residential Single-Family) and PD (Planned Development) to PD (Planned Development, Business Professional Office, Medical Office); providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Young-Maniscalco on April 9, 2026)

Supporting Documents:
- REZ-25-115 CERTIFIED APPLICATION V2.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-115 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-115 SITE PLAN.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-25-115 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- BIE 25-115.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ25-115 ORDINANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 1-WRITTEN COMMENT - REZ-25-119.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 2-WRITTEN COMMENT -REZ-25-115.PDF (opens in new tab)
96. REZ-26-09

(Maniscalco & Carlson no, and Clendenin absent) (Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 3415 West Harbor View Avenue, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RS-60 (Residential, Single-Family) to RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family); providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Miranda-Viera on April 9, 2026)

Supporting Documents:
- REZ-26-09 CERT APPLICATION.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-26-09 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-26-09 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- BIE 26-09.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ26-09 ORDINANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 1-WRITTEN COMMENT - REZ-26-09.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 2-WRITTEN COMMENT - REZ-26-09.PDF (opens in new tab)
- ITEM #6 STEPHEN MICHELINI DOCUMENTS.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 3-WRITTEN COMMENTS REZ-26-09.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 4-WRITTEN COMMENTS REZ-26-09.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 5-WRITTEN COMMENTS REZ-26-09.PDF (opens in new tab)
97. REZ-26-27

(UNAN; Clendenin absent) (Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 3106 North Massachusetts Avenue 1/2, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to RM-18 (Residential, Multiple-Family); providing an effective date.(Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Maniscalco-Miranda on April 9, 2026)

Supporting Documents:
- REZ-26-27 CERTIFIED APPLICATION.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- REZ-26-27 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-26-27 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- BIE 26-27.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ26-27 ORDINANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- ITEM #7 REVISED STAFF REPORT.PDF (opens in new tab)
98. REZ-26-03

(Carlson no) (Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance rezoning property in the general vicinity of 1307 West LaSalle Street, in the city of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RS-50 (Residential, Single-Family) to PD (Planned Development, Residential, Single-Family, Semi-Detached); providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Miranda- Maniscalco on March 12, 2026; and said public hearing was presented as first reading on April 2, 2026, where a motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Hurtak-Maniscalco) Resolution approving a bonus provision agreement between Trident Rental Group, LLC and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-26-03 for the property located at 1307 West La Salle Street; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. (Said resolution to be adopted after second reading and adoption of ordinance)

Supporting Documents:
- REZ-26-03 CERTIFIED APP FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-26-03 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-26-03 FINAL SITE PLAN.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ-26-03 STAFF REPORT FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- REZ26-03 BPA.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ26-03 ORDINANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- REZ26-03 BIE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 1-WRITTEN COMMENTS - REZ-26-03.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 2-WRITTEN COMMENTS - REZ-26-03.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 3-WRITTEN COMMENT - REZ-26-03.PDF (opens in new tab)
99. PH26-22445

Public hearing to consider authorizing the City of Tampa to perform the David L Tippin Water Treatment Facility utility loop water main replacement using its own services, employees, and equipment. (Motion adopting resolution to schedule said public hearing initiated by Maniscalco-Miranda on April 16, 2026) Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving the performance of the David L Tippin Water Treatment Facility Utility Loop Water Main Replacement Project using its own services, employees, and equipment pursuant to Section 255.20, Florida Statutes; providing an effective date.

Background Details

Under section 255.20(1)(c)9., Florida Statutes, a local government may perform a public works project using its own services, employees, and equipment if the governing board of the local government determines, after notice and compliance with section 255.20, Florida Statutes, that it is in the best interest of the public to perform the project; and section 255.20(1)(c)9., Florida Statues, requires that the City Council of the City of Tampa conducts a public meeting to the estimated cost of the project fully accounting for all costs associated with performing and completing the work, including employee compensation and benefits, equipment cost and maintenance, insurance costs, and the cost of direct materials to be used in the construction of the project, including materials purchased by the local government, and other direct costs, plus a factor of 20 percent for management, overhead, and other indirect costs, and the accuracy of the estimated cost in light of any other information that may be presented at the public meeting and whether the project requires an increase in the number of government employees or an increase in capital expenditures for public facilities, equipment, or other capital assets; and at the public meeting, any qualified contractor or vendor will have a reasonable opportunity to present evidence regarding the project and the accuracy of the local government's estimated cost of the project; and the City of Tampa Water Department desires to replace portions of the existing 6-inch and 8-inch water pipe within the David L Tippin Water Treatment Facility (“DLTWTF”), located at 7125 N 30th St, Tampa, Florida, with approximately 3,900 linear feet of new water pipeline with an estimated cost of $2,632,442.39; and a public hearing is necessary to consider the factors set forth in section 225.20(1)(c)(9), Florida Statutes for the DLTWTF Utility Loop Water Main Replacement project.

Supporting Documents:
- 20C08 DLT MP TO-10A UTILITY WATER LOOP MEMORANDUM.PDF (opens in new tab)
- RESO SETTING UTILITY WATER LOOP HEAING R1 FINAL 03.31.26.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING UTILITY WATER LOOP REPLACEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
100. VAC-25-10

Public hearing on application by Rafael Crespo and Yunia Morales (Agent- Victor Molina) requesting to vacate the alley lying North of W Cordelia St, South of W Ivy St, East of N Lincoln Ave, and West of N Mantanzas Ave.(Previously heard on July 17, 2025, at which a motion initiated by Hurtak-Maniscalco to deny the application was adopted with Miranda voting no) (Motion to reconsider and set public hearing initiated by Carlson-Viera on July 31, 2025)(Motion to reschedule from February 5, 2026 initiated by Maniscalco-Miranda) (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning the alleyway located North of Cordelia Street, South of Ivy Street, East of Lincoln Avenue, and West of Mantanzas Avenue, within the Plat of John H. Drew's First Extension 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.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- PB_5PG_42.PDF (opens in new tab)
- AERIALVAC-25-10.PDF (opens in new tab)
- APP SIGNED VAC-25-10.PDF (opens in new tab)
- VAC-25-10 STAMPED LEGAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- STAFF REPORT VAC-25-0000010.PDF (opens in new tab)
- VAC 25-10 BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- VAC-25-10 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- VAC 25-10 ORDINANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- VAC 25-10 BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 1-WRITTEN COMMENT VAC-25-10.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 2-WRITTEN COMMENT VAC-25-10.PDF (opens in new tab)
- 3-WRITTEN COMMENTS - VAC-25-10.PDF (opens in new tab)
- VAC-25-10 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
101. ARC-26-97-C

Review hearing for petition for review filed by Sol Fleischman, owner and applicant of the underlying decision, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the the Architectural Review Commission, ARC-26-0000097, pertaining to the property located at 842 S. Boulevard. (Original motion to schedule said review hearing initiated by Maniscalco-Miranda on March 5, 2026)

Supporting Documents:
- ARC-26-97 PETITION FOR REVIEW APPLICATION (842 S BLVD).PDF (opens in new tab)
- ARC-26-97-C AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- APPLICANTS NARRATIVE OF CHANGES_1-14-2026.PDF (opens in new tab)
- ARC PH FEBRUARY 4, 2026.PDF (opens in new tab)
- ARC-26-0000097 - DECISION LETTER 1 - NORTH SIDE SETBACK - DENIED.PDF (opens in new tab)
- ARC-26-0000097 - DECISION LETTER 2 - EAST SIDE SETBACK - APPROVAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- ARC-26-0000097 - DECISION LETTER 3 - VEHICULAR ENTRANCE SETBACK - DENIED.PDF (opens in new tab)
- ARC-26-0000097 - DECISION LETTER 4 - C.A. - APPROVAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- ARC-26-0000097 APPLICATION.PDF (opens in new tab)
- ARC-26-0000097 PLANS.PDF (opens in new tab)
- ARC-26-0000097 STAFF REPORT.PDF (opens in new tab)
- ARC-26-0000097 STATEMENT OF VARIANCE HARDSHIP.PDF (opens in new tab)
- FEB 4TH, 2026 SIGNED MINUTES.PDF (opens in new tab)
- PHOTO PRESENTATION- 842 S BLVD.PDF (opens in new tab)
- SIGN IN SHEET.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MAY 7 2026 ARC 26-97 TCC REVIEW HEARING PROCEDURES AND CODE.PDF (opens in new tab)
102. VRB-25-83-C

Review hearing on petition for review filed by Joseph L. Fontana III and Angela Fontana, as Co-Trustees of the Joseph and Angela Family Trust, owner and applicant of the underlying decision, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the Variance Review Board, VRB-25-83, pertaining to the property located at 541 Lucerne Avenue. (Original motion to schedule said review hearing initiated by Maniscalco-Miranda on March 5, 2026)

Supporting Documents:
- VRB-25-83 - 541 LUCERNE AVE, TAMPA, FL 33606.PDF (opens in new tab)
- VRB-25-83 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- VRB-25-83 PACKET CITY COUNCIL.PDF (opens in new tab)
103. E2026-8

CH 2 (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida amending Chapter 2, Article VI, of the City of Tampa Code by adding section 2-326 Definitions; section 2-327 Veterans’ Advisory Committee; section 2-328 Meetings; section 2-329 Purpose and Function; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for severability; providing an effective date. (Continued from April 2, 2026 and April 16, 2026) Memorandum from Carl Brody, Assistant City Attorney, transmitting a substitute ordinance for said agenda item. (To be R/F)(Title of said substitute ordinance listed below) (Substitute ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida amending Chapter 2, Article VI, of the City of Tampa Code by adding Section 2-326 Definitions; Section 2-327 Veterans' Advisory Committee; Section 2-328 Meetings; Section 2-329 Purpose and Function; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing for severability; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The City of Tampa recognizes that local residents who have served in the United States Armed Forces have made extraordinary sacrifices to preserve the freedoms and security of our community and nation. The City requires expert, experience-based advice to identify gaps in services to City of Tampa veterans and to effectively allocate funding and resources that specifically target the needs of these former service members and create greater awareness of veterans in the community. Through this ordinance the City incorporates the interests and awareness of veterans, their families, and caregivers through the creation of a Veterans’ Advisory Committee which shall serve as a liaison between the City and greater veterans’ community in the City of Tampa.

Supporting Documents:
- ORDINANCE - VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE - FINAL PDF.PDF (opens in new tab)
- VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE - BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO RE CM26-20932 - CITY OF TAMPA VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE - APRIL 16, 2026 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- MEMORANDUM TO CITY COUNCIL - SUBSTITUTION OF ORDINANCE - VETERANS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE.PDF (opens in new tab)
104. E2026-8

CH 22 (Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, amending the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22, Article I, Division 3, Subdivision 3, Section 22-103, “when new sidewalk construction is required; contributions to “sidewalk trust fund” in lieu of constructing a sidewalk”; providing for severability; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Legislature of the State of Florida has, in Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, Municipalities, conferred upon local governments the authority to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizenry; and on March 26, 2026, the City Council of the City of Tampa approved a motion directing City staff to formulate language to amend the City Code of Ordinances to create a new impracticability criteria where applicants residing in certain qualifying neighborhoods, like Culbreath Bayou, could apply to pay the sidewalk in-lieu fee instead of constructing a sidewalk, if certain conditions are met; and the City Council finds that applicants residing in certain qualifying neighborhoods within the City of Tampa should be eligible to pay the sidewalk in-lieu fee because the character of neighborhoods are unique, based on the uniformity of single-family residential uses, the lack of any commercial uses within the neighborhood, and the lack of any existing sidewalks; and the City of Tampa has determined that the following amendment to Chapter 22, Code of Ordinances is necessary to promote efficient administration; and the City Council of the City of Tampa has determined that the following amendment promotes and protects the general health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Tampa and is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and a duly noticed public hearing as required by law was held by the City Council of the City of Tampa, at which public hearing all residents and interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE FILLABLE FORM SECTION 22-103- APRIL 20.PDF (opens in new tab)
- [DRAFT SIDEWALK IN LIEU FEE ORD] (1).PDF (opens in new tab)
105. E2026-8

CH 26.5 (Ordinance being presented for first reading and consideration) - An Ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, deleting, In Its entirety, the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Articles I, II and III of Chapter 26.5, Equal Business Opportunity Program; adopting revised Articles I, II, and III of Chapter 26.5, renaming Equal Business Opportunity to Strategic Business Development; providing for severability; providing an effective date.

Background Details

The Legislature of the State of Florida has, in Chapter 166, Florida Statutes, Municipalities, conferred upon local governments the authority to adopt regulations designed to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of its citizenry. Tampa City Council has determined that it is in the public interest to amend Articles I, II, and III of Chapter 26.5, Equal Business Opportunity Program, to promote efficient administration and update the provisions of the Strategic Business Development (f/k/a Equal Business Opportunity Program) to reflect current practices.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- ORDINANCE CHAPTER 26.5 AND EXHIBIT A.PDF (opens in new tab)
- BEI - CHAPTER 26.5.PDF (opens in new tab)
106. Administration Update

Administration Update
107. PS26-23045

(Part 1 of 2)(See Item 108) (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution approving a federally funded subaward and grant agreement between the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management and the City of Tampa for acceptance of grant funds for a range of emergency preparedness and management planning activities to various agencies and partners in the Tampa Bay region in an amount not to exceed $6,931,975 to be accepted by the City of Tampa on behalf of the Tampa Police Department as the sub-recipient for the 2025 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI); authorizing execution thereof by the City of Tampa and attestation of the City Clerk; providing an effective date. Memorandum from Lee Bercaw, Chief of Police, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Background Details

Certain funds in an amount not to exceed $6,931,975 are available through a cost- reimbursement Agreement to the City of Tampa Police Department with a performance period of September 1, 2025 to March 31, 2028 and budget period through August 31, 2028, in the form of a federally funded Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) subaward grant administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management. Acceptance and distribution of said sub-award funds is contingent upon the execution of the Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement and all future extensions with no financial modifications between the State of Florida Division of Emergency Management and the City of Tampa. This grant will fund emergency preparedness, planning and security measures to include prevention, protection, response, and recovery activities that will benefit the safety of the citizens of the Tampa Bay area. This grant will benefit the citizens of the City of Tampa.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESO APPROVE ACCEPT UASI SUB-AWARD AND GRANT AGREEMENT.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.BERCAW - 050726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - ONBASE AGENDA ITEM NO. 23045 AND 23548.PDF (opens in new tab)
108. PS26-23548

(Part 2 of 2)(See Item 107) (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026; Approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or appropriation of $6,931,975 within the Urban Area Security Initiative Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the 2025 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant; Providing an effective date. Memorandum from Lee Bercaw, Chief of Police, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Background Details

This resolution appropriates $6,931,975 within the Urban Area Security Initiatives (UASI) Grant Fund for use by the Tampa Police Department for the 2025 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant.

Supporting Documents:
- UASI 2025.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.BERCAW - 050726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - ONBASE AGENDA ITEM NO. 23045 AND 23548.PDF (opens in new tab)
109. INF26-23071

(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution approving additional expenditures within an existing award between the City of Tampa and Thatcher Chemical of Florida, Inc. as the primary awardee and the City of Tampa and Polydyne Inc. as the secondary awardee for the furnishing of Liquid Methanol (Re-Bid) in the estimated amount of $6,000,000 for a cumulative total of $12,912,200 for use by the Wastewater Department; providing an effective date. Memorandum from Eric Weiss, Director of Wastewater Department, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Background Details

The City of Tampa Howard F. Curren Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant is supplied Liquid Methanol from its primary awardee Thatcher Chemical of Florida, Inc. The price of Liquid Methanol fluctuates monthly and has increased from $1.68 to $2.297 per gallon. The original award was based off 2,000,000 gallons per year, but usage is now anticipated to be 3,600,000 per year. The City of Tampa Wastewater Department needs additional expenditures in the amount of $6,000,000 to get through the expiration date of February 5, 2027. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, it was determined that SLBE participation goals were not prescribed in the solicitation because the scope did not meet the required EBO parameters; however, it did not preclude participation.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 91070924-LIQUID METHANOL (RE-BID) - BACKUP 2.PDF (opens in new tab)
- BUY ADD RESO LIQUID METHANOL (RE-BID).PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.BAIRD - 050726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - ONBASE AGENDA ITEM NO. 23071.PDF (opens in new tab)
110. INF26-23120

(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution approving a Design-Build Services Agreement with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP-1) for Contract 23-C-00030 Scada Master Plan Implementation Design-Build between the City of Tampa and Jacobs Project Management Co., in the amount of $5,481,041; authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date. Memorandum from Richard Mutterback, Director of Contract Administration Department, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Background Details

1. Background: a.Contract Title: 23-C-00030, SCADA Master Plan Implementation Design Build b.Address of Project: David L. Tippin Water and Sludge Treatment Plants c. Dollar amount: $5,481,041.00 2. Why the awardee was selected: Selected Pursuant to FS 287.055 CCNA. 3. Contractor/Firm: Jacobs Project Management Co. 4. Business Case: This Agreement provides for professional design-build services for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Master Plan Implementation Design Build project. The project includes but is not limited to program management, hardware and software procurement, evaluation and recommendation of reporting system, historian product evaluation and configuration, permitting, design, construction services, and all related work required for a completed project. Services will be performed as task order assignments with the construction phase identified as guaranteed maximum prices (GMP) contract. Project will be developed over a ten (10) year period. GMP 1 provides for programming and pre-integration activities related to the modification of existing SCADA systems, network communication infrastructure, and general control systems at the David L. Tippin Water and Sludge Treatment Plants. Constructing and installing nine-teen (19) new backplane assemblies being retrofitted to existing enclosures at various locations around the plants, new PAC backplane assemblies, and integrating new Human Machine Interface (HMI) system software for the PAC panels. 5. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: The EBO subcontract goal for GMP-01 has been calculated and subsequently confirmed by the Goal Set Review Committee at a 19.66% goal. The Design/Build contractor has acknowledged the narrowly tailored EBO subcontract goal. 6.Sustainability and Resiliency: Project provides for permitting, design and construction 7. for professional design-build services for the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. 8. Community Engagement: The Water Department staff and CAD Construction, Engineering and Inspection (CAD-CEI) team will assist the Firm in the communication efforts to ensure transparency and integration of the stakeholders. 9. Project: a. Contract delivery method: This is a Design-Build project. A full-time City of Tampa Construction Inspector will be on-site during the project to ensure quality of construction. b. Placemaking: N/A c. Time, Quality Assurance, Cost Monitoring (Budget) • 450 consecutive calendar days. • The e-Builder project management software system will be utilized to optimize the monitoring of schedules and costs. This software was recently purchased by the City of Tampa and is a premier system for construction project management.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- 23-C-00030 SCADA AGRMNT EXECUTED.PDF (opens in new tab)
- R23-C-00030 GMP AGREEMENT R1.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.BAIRD - 050726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - ONBASE AGENDA ITEM NO. 23120.PDF (opens in new tab)
111. MAM26-23075

Resolution approving the renewal of awards between the City of Tampa and Preferred Materials, Inc. (Primary for Divisions I and II) in the estimated amount of $4,300,000 and Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC (Secondary for Division I) in the estimated amount of $2,100,000 for a total estimated amount of $6,400,000, without a price escalation, for the furnishing of Asphaltic Concrete Hot Mix for use by the Mobility Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date. Memorandum from Adam Purcell, Transportation Services Director, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Background Details

It is recommended that the City renew its existing award with Preferred Materials Inc. and Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC for the provision of Asphaltic Concrete Hot Mix for the use by the Mobility Department for an additional one (1) year term. The initial award was made on August 22, 2024, and the first of two renewal options was exercised on 6/5/2025. Preferred Materials, Inc and Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC provide satisfactory service, quality of product and performance. The Mobility Department has reviewed the pricing and feels that it is in the best interest of the City to renew the award for an additional one-year term. Preferred Materials, Inc and Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC has agreed to renew without a price escalation which is allowed per the bid. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one-year renewal contract is in compliance.

Supporting Documents:
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- RESO - ASPHALTIC CONCRETE HOT MIX.PDF (opens in new tab)
- UPDATED BACKUP 2.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.BAIRD - 050726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - ONBASE AGENDA ITEM NO. 23075.PDF (opens in new tab)
112. MAM26-23076

(Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant to a motion made by Council.) Resolution approving the renewal of an Agreement between the City of Tampa and Carter Electric, Inc., with a 2.9% Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation, for the furnishing of Citywide Electrical Services (Bid Discount) in the estimated amount of $3,500,000 for use by the Logistics and Asset Management Department/Facility Management Division; providing an effective date. Memorandum from Brad Baird, Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure, transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Background Details

It is recommended that the City renew its existing contract with Carter Electric, Inc. for the provision of Citywide Electric Services (Bid Discount) for use by Logistics and Asset Management Department, Facility Management Division for an additional one-year term. The existing contract was made December 2023. This contract is in its first renewal term which was extended to May 6, 2026, per the bid document 4.14.1 Supplemental Unilateral Renewal Periods. Carter Electric, Inc. provides excellent service, quality of product and performance. The Logistics and Asset Management Department, Facility Management Division has reviewed the prices and feels that it is in the best interest of the city to renew the contract for an additional one-year term. Carter Electric, Inc. has agreed to renew Citywide Electric Services (Bid Discount) with a Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation of 2.9% which is allowed per the bid. Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Statement: Pursuant to the review by the Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Division, this one-year renewal contract is in compliance.

Supporting Documents:
- RESO - CITYWIDE ELECTRICAL SERVICES (BID DISCOUNT).PDF (opens in new tab)
- UPDATED 2ND RENEWAL BACK UP DOCUMENTS.PDF (opens in new tab)
- Summary Sheet- COVER SHEET (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.BAIRD - 050726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - ONBASE AGENDA ITEM NO. 23076.PDF (opens in new tab)
113. CM26-21078

Legal staff to present on the feasibility of an ordinance on mandating an annual public safety master plan review to be done by the administration by and through an ordinance in conjunction with the applicable first responder unions’ presidents or their designees. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Maniscalco on January 22, 2026)(Continued from March 26, 2026 and April 16, 2026)
114. CM26-22310

Code Enforcement staff to present a 5-10 minute report on how the City is maintaining and cleaning city owned lots and for those that are not being maintained and cleaned, and what are the plans to be better stewards of city properties. (Original motion initiated by Young-Miranda on March 5, 2026) Memorandum from Susan Wenrick, Director of Neighborhood Enhancement, transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Supporting Documents:
- MEMO.RUGGIERO - 050726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM26-22310.PDF (opens in new tab)
115. CM26-22308

Staff to provide a final report on the Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan (SSNAP). (Original motion initiated by Young-Hurtak on March 5, 2026) Email from Phyllis Ho-Zuhars, Senior Executive Aide to Chief of Staff, transmitting a PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Supporting Documents:
- PPT.FEELEY - 05072026- REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO CM26-22308 - FINAL REPORT SULPHUR SPRINGS NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN.PPTX (opens in new tab)
116. CM26-22309

City Planning Department and the SSNAP Technical Working Group to report on developing a specific budget and take the next step on a catalyst project of program for Sulphur Springs, based on priority actions and needs identified by the community in the SSNAP and the priority list provided by the Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action League. (Original motion initiated by Young-Maniscalco on March 5, 2026) Email from Phyllis Ho-Zuhars, Senior Executive Aide to Chief of Staff, transmitting a PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Supporting Documents:
- PPT.FEELEY - 05072026- REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO CM26-22309 - SSNAP CATALYST PROJECT.PPTX (opens in new tab)
117. CM26-23034

Abbye Feeley, Administrator of Development and Economic Opportunity, to appear to present a bi-monthly LDC update. (Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Maniscalco on April 2, 2026)(Next bi-monthly report to be presented on July 16, 2026) Memorandum from Abbye Feeley, Administrator of Development and Economic Opportunity, notifying City Council that staff will be present for verbal update. (To be R/F)

Supporting Documents:
- MEMO.FEELEY - 050726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM26-23034.PDF (opens in new tab)
118. CM24-5717

Staff to present monthly reports, quarterly in-person, otherwise written reports on an update on the status of Station 24 to include reports from Fire Chief Barbara Tripp, Director of Contract Administration Richard Mutterback, and the Project Manager. In addition, this would include updates on the date for a groundbreaking. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Clendenin on May 16, 2024)(Motion to reschedule from October 3, 2024 to said date initiated by Viera-Miranda on August 19, 2024)(Motion requesting an update initiated by Viera-Hurtak on September 5, 2024)(Amended motion initiated by Viera-Miranda on December 19, 2024)(Updated amended motion initiated by Viera-Miranda on February 6, 2025)(Updated amended motion for in-person report initiated by Viera-Hurtak on August 28, 2025) (Next monthly written report scheduled for May 7, 2026) Memorandum from Chief Barbara Tripp, Tampa Fire Rescue, transmitting a written response for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Supporting Documents:
- MEMO.TRIPP - 051525 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.TRIPP - 062625 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF (opens in new tab)
- DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED BY VIERA ITEM 97 06262025.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.TRIPP - 071725 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.TRIPP - 082825 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.TRIPP - 091825 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF (opens in new tab)
- CM VIERA MEMO STATION 24 9-17-25.PDF (opens in new tab)
- TAMPA FIRE STATION 24 OPM COUNCIL UPDATE 18SEP25_FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- COUNCIL MEMO - 032725 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.TRIPP - 041725 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.TRIPP - 102325 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.TRIPP - 112025 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.TRIPP - 121825 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.TRIPP - 012226 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.TRIPP - 021926 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.TRIPP - 032626 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF (opens in new tab)
- TAMPA FIRE STATION 24 OPM COUNCIL UPDATE 2APR26_FINAL.PDF (opens in new tab)
- MEMO.TRIPP - 050726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM24-5717.PDF (opens in new tab)
119. CM26-23033

Legal Department be to review and provide a written staff report detailing possible options for addressing a conflict-of-interest issue in the City’s ethics code regarding the CDC and Housing Authority being prohibited from applying for CRA grants. (Original motion initialed by Young-Carlson on April 2, 2026.) Memorandum Marcella Hamilton, Senior Assistant City Attorney, transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)

Supporting Documents:
- MEMO.STEADY - 050726 REGULAR COUNCIL SESSION - FILE NO. CM26-23033.PDF (opens in new tab)