Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kimberly Smith’s organization
Sep 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Hillsboro Transportation Authority Public Hearing
The public hearing focused on the adoption of the final millage rate and the annual budget for fiscal year 2027. Staff presented an overview of the proposed operating budget, capital expenditures, and revenue sources, including property taxes and grants. The Board reviewed resolutions concerning the final ad valorem tax levy and the final annual budget, with discussions on operating and capital expenses, fund balances, and projected service levels.
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Hart Litigation and Claims Committee Committee Meeting
The committee discussed and approved the authorization to increase the settlement amount for the case of Brian Connolly v. HART, involving an incident in Hillsborough County, Florida. Additionally, the committee authorized an increase in the settlement amount for a lawsuit regarding property damage resulting from an accident at the intersection of 40th Street and Hillsborough Avenue. A closed session was held to deliberate on these settlement negotiations and litigation strategies.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Hillsborough Transit Authority Meeting Minutes
The board held a first public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Tentative Millage Rate and the Fiscal Year 2027 Tentative Annual Budget. Key presentations were made regarding the proposed millage rate of .5000 mills, which exceeds the rolled-back rate by 2.29 percent, and the tentative annual budget totaling $193,845,764. Following the presentation and public comment period, the board approved resolutions adopting both the tentative millage rate and the tentative annual budget.
Sep 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Hart Board of Directors Regular Meeting
The Board meeting included a report from the CEO regarding recent FTA official visits to operations facilities and outstanding results from a TSA security assessment. Key discussion topics included the potential for integrating autonomous vehicle technology to improve long-term transit service reliability and efficiency. Additionally, the Board discussed the need for future planning in response to the upcoming election cycle and the potential operational impacts of Amendment 3.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
