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Sep 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Tampa City Council Workshop
The City Council held a workshop to discuss a comprehensive fee study conducted by Raft Talis, which covers building permits, development coordination, historic preservation, and mobility fees. The discussion focused on the necessity of revenue enhancement to cover departmental operational costs and the proposal to simplify fee structures for better management. Council members engaged in a dialogue regarding the impact of these fees on housing development, emphasizing a desire to incentivize the construction of smaller residential properties and explore fee reductions or waivers for affordable, owner-occupied housing.
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The Tampa City Council meeting addressed multiple agenda items, including scheduling continuances and removing specific items from the agenda. The Council held public hearings and approved brownfield area designations for properties located at the intersection of North 46th Street and East Fletcher Avenue, as well as for the Robels Park area. Additionally, the Council reviewed a map amendment request for 3541 North Boulevard, involving a proposed change from public semi-public to residential land use, with discussions focusing on zoning compatibility and the presence of nearby cemeteries.
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Tampa City Council Budget Hearing
The budget hearing focused on the consideration of the FY27 millage rate, FY27 budget, and the FY27-31 capital improvement budget for the City of Tampa. Discussions addressed general fund and Community Investment Tax (CIT) funding, specifically analyzing budgetary shortfalls and the projected impact of the proposed Amendment 3. Additional key topics included the potential allocation of funds for the Sulfur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan, the review of pay raises for employees earning over $150,000, and funding requirements for alley assessment programs managed by the mobility department.
Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Tampa City Council Regular Meeting
The council reviewed and approved several zoning changes, including properties at 7700 West Courtney Campbell Causeway, 16 parcels bounded by the CSX Railroad, 11607-11613 North Florida Avenue, 107 North Armenia Avenue, 2016-2018 Grand Street, 5250 East Broadway Avenue, 4001 North Riverside Drive, 1701 North Florida Avenue, and 106-2121 West Kennedy Boulevard. Discussions involved site plan modifications, utility undergrounding commitments, the inclusion of affordable housing units, tree canopy enhancements, and the addition of loading berths at certain locations. The council also handled procedural items such as approving the submission of a form 8B due to an ex-parte communication.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
