Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The agenda includes the presentation of the Youth Excellence and Achievement Awards and a proclamation for First Responders Day. Key business items involve public hearings on the Renewed Community Investment Tax for ZooTampa capital projects, budget amendments for various infrastructure and transportation studies, and the approval of housing rehabilitation funding agreements. Additionally, the Board will consider proposed ordinances regulating synthetic drugs and micromobility devices, authorize economic development and educational support agreements, and review operational contracts related to social services, fire rescue, engineering, and facilities management.
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The Board approved an interlocal agreement with the University of South Florida for transportation and infrastructure improvements using Community Investment Tax funds. Key actions included approving the 2027 Annual Audit Plan, submitting annual reports for the Red Light Camera and School Speed Zone Camera programs, and finalizing a public-private partnership with ZooTampa. Additionally, the Board conducted a public hearing regarding amendments to the Community Investment Tax Phase IV project list and authorized negotiations for an interlocal agreement with the Hillsborough Soil and Water Conservation District. Approval was also granted for the non-assessment of school impact fees for certain farm worker housing projects, while a motion to reinstate the 2023 Cone of Silence framework was rejected.
Aug 28, 2026·Board meeting
Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting
The Board convened a special meeting to deliberate on the development, funding, and non-relocation agreements related to the ballpark project, involving collaboration with the City of Tampa, the Rays organization, and the State of Florida. Key discussions included the financial structure of the project, covering public subsidy contributions from the county and city, the role of Community Investment Tax funds, and Tourist Development Tax reserves. Additionally, the Board reviewed projected economic impacts, infrastructure requirements, and the allocation of state funds for campus rebuilding and transportation. The presentation also addressed the framework for the community benefits agreement and established the parameters for fiscal oversight regarding the stadium district development.
Apr 16, 2026·Board meeting
Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Workshop
The board held a workshop to discuss the proposed relocation of the Tampa Bay Rays to Hillsborough County. The meeting covered the status of negotiations, including a draft memorandum of understanding, and the potential economic and fiscal impacts of the project. Presentations provided estimates on direct economic impact, potential revenue streams including ad valorem taxes, sales taxes, and tourism development taxes, and discussed potential funding sources like community development districts and special assessments on tickets. The workshop also addressed the necessity for further scrutiny of the financial request and emphasized that no formal agreements or funding allocations have been finalized.
