Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting Recap
The Board of County Commissioners meeting covered several key agenda items, including the presentation of the 2026 Theodore Roosevelt Hillsborough Forever Conservation Award to staff from Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park for their work with manatee rehabilitation. The board received the 2026 Stormwater Rate Study Report, which highlighted the need for continued infrastructure investment and identified upcoming public hearings for rate discussions. Additionally, the board approved 10 infrastructure projects under the Rebuilding for Tomorrow program to assist in recovery from recent hurricanes. Furthermore, the board authorized a multi-family housing grant program and directed staff to draft an ordinance for a short-term rental registration program to address safety and nuisance complaints.