Council Evening
Regular MeetingTampa, FL · December 12, 2024
Minutes
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Evening
Thursday, December 12, 2024
5:01 PM
PROPOSED EVENING ACTION MINUTES
TAMPA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor Tampa, FL 33602
TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602
The City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida convened in an evening session at 5:04 p.m. on this
the 12th day of December, 2024 with Chair Guido Maniscalco, calling the meeting to order. Members
present upon roll call were: Carlson, Hurtak, Clendenin (remote), Henderson, Miranda, and
Maniscalco, constituting a quorum. Councilmember Viera appeared remotely at 5:09 p.m.
Martin Shelby, Council Attorney, was in attendance.
The minutes were recorded and prepared by Suling Lucas, Deputy City Clerk, recording secretary for
these proceedings.
Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That Council moves to allow Councilmembers Clendenin and Viera to
attend remotely. Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent.
Motion: (Miranda-Hurtak) That Council moves to open all public hearings. Motion carried
unanimously with Viera being absent.
Cate Wells, Deputy City Attorney, approached and explained the pending ligation pertaining to
quasi-judicial hearing.
5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEM 1) - (Non-Quasi-judicial proceedings)
1. File No. VAC-23-30 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; Carlson, Miranda, & Maniscalco no)
Public hearing on application by Cowboys and Pirates LLC (Agent-Isabelle Albert) requesting
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to vacate the alley lying North of W Amelia Ave, South of W Columbus Dr, East of N
Glenwood Dr, and West of North Boulevard.
Ross Samons, Right-of-Way & Mapping Coordinator, appeared and presented on said public
hearing.
Isabelle Albert, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Megan Etue
Tony Monk (submitted documents)
Nick Carter
Stephanie Poynor
William Malloy, applicant’s representative, appeared and provided rebuttal on said public
hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Hurtak) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance of the City of Tampa,
Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning that alleyway/right-of-way located
North of Amelia Avenue, South of Columbus Drive, East of Glenwood Drive, and West of
North Boulevard, within the Plat of Ridgewood Park Subdivision 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.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title
only and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. Motion carried by voice roll
call vote of 4-3 with Carlson, Miranda, and Maniscalco voting no. (Second reading and
adoption to be held on January 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.)
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That the correspondences received in support/opposition on
said public hearing, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That the documents submitted by Tony Monk, be received
and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That the document submitted by Legal staff, be received and
filed. Motion carried unanimously.
5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 2 THROUGH 13) – (Quasi-judicial proceedings require
witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)
2. File No. REZ-25-12 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; Carlson & Maniscalco no)
Public Hearing on application of Cowboys and Pirates LLC request to rezone property
generally located at 702 W. Columbus Dr., 2502 and 2504 N. Boulevard from RS-60, CG and
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PD to PD (Storefront Residential/All CN Uses).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; and Emily Phelan, Planning Commission, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Isabelle Albert, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Tony Monk
Megan Etue
Nick Carter
Sandy Sanchez
Lesi Butel
William Malloy and Isabelle Albert, applicant’s representative, appeared and provided
rebuttal on said public hearing.
Jonathan Scott, Engineer III/Mobility, appeared and answered questions from
councilmembers.
Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said public hearing be re-opened. Motion carried
unanimously.
Councilmember Clendenin requested the applicant’s representatives to provide a letter from
TECO pertaining to the underground lines. Sam Thomas provided an amended revised
revision sheet to include said request.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 702 West Columbus Drive, 2502 and 2504 North Boulevard and folio
number 183355-0005, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in
section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RS-60 (residential, single-family), CG
(commercial general) and PD (planned development) to PD (planned development, storefront
residential, all commercial neighborhood uses); providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Hurtak) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title only
and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. To include the amended revised
revision sheet. Motion carried by voice roll call vote of 5-2 with Carlson and Maniscalco
voting no. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.)
Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the amended revised revision sheet submitted by Sam
Thomas, Urban Planner II, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Viera
and Clendenin being absent at vote.
Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the correspondences received in support/opposition on
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said public hearing, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendening and
Viera being absent at vote.
3. File No. REZ-24-09 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of Santiago San Martin request to rezone property generally
located at 4913 N. MacDill Avenue from RM-24 to PD (Residential Single Family Attached).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; Emily Phelan, Planning Commission; and Erin Maehr, Forester
Examiner, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Stephen Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public
hearing.
Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 4913 North MacDill Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more
particularly described in section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RM-24 (residential,
multi-family) to PD (planned development, residential, single-family, attached); providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title only
and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. To include the updated revision
sheet. Motion carried unanimously by voice roll call vote of 7-0. (Second reading and
adoption to be held on January 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.)
Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the updated revision sheet submitted by Sam Thomas,
Urban Planner II, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and
Viera being absent at vote.
Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the correspondences received in support/opposition on
said public hearing, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendening and
Viera being absent at vote.
4. File No. REZ-24-77 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of Global Engineering request to rezone property generally
located at 4720 N. Clark Avenue from IG to PD (All IG Uses).
Stephanie Pope, Urban Planner II and Emily Phelan, Planning Commission; appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Stephen Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public
hearing.
Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 4720 North Clark Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more
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particularly described in section 1, from zoning district classification(s) IG (industrial general)
to PD (planned development, all industrial general uses); providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title only
and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. To include the revision sheet.
Motion carried unanimously by voice roll call vote of 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to
be held on January 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.)
Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the revised staff report submitted by Stephanie Pope,
Urban Planner II, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and
Viera being absent at vote.
5. File No. REZ-24-94 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of PV-Spruce Westshore LLC request to rezone property
generally located at 4115 and 4107 W. Spruce St. from PD to PD (Residential Multi-Family).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; and Emily Phelan, Planning Commission, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Alex Schaler and Chris Zimmerman, applicant’s representatives, appeared and presented on
said public hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Stephanie Poynor
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously.
(Ordinance presented first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in the
general vicinity of 4107 and 4115 West Spruce Street, 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, residential, multi-family); providing an effective
date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Hurtak) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title only
and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. Motion carried unanimously by
voice roll call vote of 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January 9, 2025 at
10:00 a.m.)
Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the correspondences received in support/opposition on
said public hearing, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendening and
Viera being absent at vote.
6. File No. REZ-24-107 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of Global Engineering request to rezone property generally
located at 203 S. Moody Ave. from RO-1 to PD (Residential Single Family Detached & Semi-
Detached).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; and Emily Phelan, Planning Commission, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Steve Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
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Motion: (Miranda-Hurtak) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously.
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) -An ordinance rezoning property
in the general vicinity of 203 South Moody Avenue, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more
particularly described in section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RO-1 (residential
office) to PD (planned development, residential, single-family, detached and semi-detached);
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title only and
published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. Motion carried unanimously by voice
roll call vote of 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January 9, 2025 at 10:00
a.m.)
Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the PowerPoint presentation submitted by Todd
Pressman, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera
being absent at vote.
7. File No. REZ-25-11 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
Public Hearing on application of Liana Fuente request to rezone property generally located at
2705 and 2708 N. 18th Street from RS-50 to PD (Storefront Residential/CN Uses).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; and Emily Phelan, Planning Commission, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Brice Pinson, applicant’s representative, and Liana Fuente, applicant, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 2705 and 2708 North 18th 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, storefront residential, all commercial
neighborhood uses); providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Carlson) That said ordinance be approved on first reading by title only
and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. Motion carried unanimously by
voice roll call vote of 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to be held on January 9, 2025 at
10:00 a.m.)
8. File No. REZ-24-52
Continued Public Hearing from September 12, 2024 and November 14, 2024 on application
of Pawn K. Rattan request to rezone property generally located at 205, 207, 209 E Columbus
Dr, 2301, 2303, 2307, 2315 N. Florida Ave & others from RM-24 & CI to PD (Storefront
Residential, All CG Uses, Commercial Parking). (Rescheduled from October 10, 2024, pursuant
to Tampa City Code of Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c to November 14, 2024)
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property
in the general vicinity of 205, 207 and 209 East Columbus Drive, 2301, 2303, 2307 and 2315
North Florida Avenue, 204 and 206 East Amelia Avenue and folio number 191372-0000, in
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the City Of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1, from zoning district
classification(s) RM-24 (residential, multi-family) and CI (commercial intensive) to PD
(planned development, storefront residential (commercial), all commercial general uses,
commercial parking); providing an effective date.
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; and Emily Phelan, Planning Commission, appeared and
presented on said public hearing.
Nick Herring, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Maureen Arill
Leigh Wilson Versagi
Ross Versagi
Stephanie Poynor
Jonathan Scott, Engineer III/Mobility, appeared and answered questions from
councilmembers.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Cate Wells, Deputy City Attorney, from November 14, 2024,
transmitting an updated ordinance for said public hearing.
Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote. (Title of said substitute
ordinance listed below)
(Ord. approved on 1st reading; Carlson & Viera no)
(Substitute ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 205, 207 and 209 East Columbus Drive, 2301, 2303, 2307
and 2315 North Florida Avenue, 204 and 206 East Amelia Avenue and folio number 191372-
0000, in the City Of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in section 1, from zoning
district classification(s) RM-24 (residential, multi-family) and CI (commercial intensive) to PD
(planned development, storefront residential (commercial), all commercial general uses,
commercial parking); providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Viera) That said substitute ordinance be approved on first reading by title
only and published. The title of said ordinance was read in full. To include revision sheet.
Motion carried by voice roll call vote of 5-2 with Clendenin and Henderson voting no.
(Second reading and adoption to be held on January 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.)
Resolution approving a Bonus Provision Agreement between Pawan K. Rattan, Rattan Pawan
K. Trustee, Framework Group, LLC and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-24-52 for the
property located at 2315 N. Florida Avenue, 2307 N. Florida Avenue, 2303 N. Florida Avenue,
2301 N. Florida Avenue, 205 E. Columbus Drive, 204 E. Amelia Avenue, 206 E. Amelia Avenue,
207 E. Columbus Drive, and 209 E. Columbus Drive, and an unaddressed parcel along E.
Amelia Avenue between N. Florida Avenue and N. Morgan Street, bearing folio number
191373-0000; 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 the
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ordinance)
Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the revised revision sheet submitted by Sam Thomas,
Urban Planner II, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and
Viera being absent at vote.
Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the correspondences received in support/opposition on
said public hearing, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendening and
Viera being absent at vote.
9. File No. REZ-24-67
Continued Public Hearing from November 14, 2024 on application of Mark Bentley request
to rezone property generally located at 6225 and 6241 South 6th Street and 6322 Selbourne
Avenue from RS-60 to PD (Residential, Single Family, Attached and Semi-Detached).
Sam Thomas, Urban Planner II; Emily Phelan, Planning Commission; and Erin Maehr, Forester
Examiner, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Alissa Seiben, applicant; and Jeremy Couch and Ricky Peterika, applicant’s representative,
appeared and presented on said public hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Phillip Hampton (remote)
Astra Portela (speaker waiver form)
Alberto Portela
Joseph Marrazo
Maggie Trela (speaker waiver form)
Suzanne Vallez (speaker waiver form)
Josh Bolan
Andrew Robbins
Ryan Tate
Pete Trela
Rose Varano (speaker waiver form)
Sharon DeCaroles
Michael Hayburn
Jessica Casucci (speaker waiver form)
Mark Tedesco
Carroll Ann Bennett (speaker waiver form)
Stephanie Poynor (speaker waiver form)(submitted documents)
Bailey Wise (remote)
Donna Watson (remote)
Olivia Veale (remote)
Tristan Lamontagne (remote)
Lauren Campbell (remote)
Liz Jennewein (remote)
Steve Henry, applicant’s representative; and Alissa Seiben, applicant, appeared and provided
a rebuttal on said public hearing.
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Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
(Ordinance presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning property in
the general vicinity of 6225 and 6241 South 6th Street and 6322 South Selbourne 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 PD (planned development, residential,
single-family, semi-detached and attached); providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Carlson) That Council moves to deny said petition due to the failure of the
applicant to meet its burden of proof to provide competent and substantial evidence that
the development as condition and shown on the site plan is consistent with the
comprehensive plan and city code, and the applicants failure to meet its burden of proof
with the respect to the requested waivers. In addition, adopt all of the findings and all of
the reasonings of the Planning Commission and City staff reports. Specifically, that it
doesn’t’ work with Land Use Policies 9.2.2, 9.3.1, 9.3.8, 9.5.1, and 9.5.2 because approving
single family attached uses on this site could adversely impact the character of the adjacent
single family detached neighborhood to the west. And Land Use Policies 2.1.2 and SHG
policy 1.3.4, the site has the potential to accommodate other housing types such as single
family detached uses, single-family detached uses would more align closely with the
character of the adjacent neighborhood to the west and can be considered within its
current zoning of R-10. In addition, Environmental Policy 2.7.9, emphasizes the importance
of conserving protecting and maintaining the city’s mature trees including those designated
as Grand that possess preservation quality or historical significant. In addition, Section 27-
136(1), the proposed development does not take careful consideration of the adverse
impacts to the on-site natural elements or the surrounding impacted neighborhood;
further, subsection 5, the subject site has 101 jurisdictional trees in the applicant requested
a waiver to reduce the required tree retention from 50 percent to 42 percent, the applicant
also proposes to remove 7 non-hazardous Grand trees and requires 175 type 1 mitigation
trees; and subsection 6, the immediate area is characterized by an established residential
single family detached neighborhood that was plotted in 1925 a public park and vacant
land. Additionally, the waivers are extensive, the request to remove 7 non-hazardous grand
oak trees as shown and the request to reduce the required 50 percent tree retention to a
wooded lot over one acre to 42 percent weighted tree retention and the other two waivers
to request to allow front doors to face internal drive aisles. And to include waiver
standards 27-139(4). Motion carried unanimously by voice roll call vote of 7-0.
Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the revised revision sheet submitted by Sam Thomas,
Urban Planner II, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and
Viera being absent at vote.
Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the document submitted by Stephanie Poynor, be
received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at
vote.
Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the speak waiver forms, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote.
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Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the PowerPoint presentation submitted by Astra
Portela, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being
absent at vote.
Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the correspondences received in support/opposition on
said public hearing, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendening and
Viera being absent at vote.
10. File No. REZ-24-47 (Not heard; Mis-noticed)
Public Hearing on application of Marlon Colindres request to rezone property generally
located at 2010 E. Powhatan Avenue from SH-RS to SH-RM.
Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That said public hearing be removed from the agenda. Motion
carried unanimously with Viera being absent.
11. File No. REZ-24-55 (Not heard; Withdrawn)
Continued Public Hearing from November 14, 2024 on application of Ismrei LLC request to
rezone property in the general vicinity of 2005 Gordon St. from RM-16 to PD (Residential
Single Family Semi-Detached). (Rescheduled from October 10, 2024, pursuant to Tampa City
Code of Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c to November 14, 2024)
Motion: (Miranda-Hurtak) That said public hearing be withdrawn, per the request of Ralph
Schuler, applicant’s representative. Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent.
Email from Ralph Schuler, applicant's representative, requesting that said petition be
withdrawn.
Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That said email, be received and filed. Motion carried
unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote.
12. File No. REZ-24-90 (Not heard; Mis-noticed)
Public Hearing on application of Ray Hajian request to rezone property generally located at
3916 W. Alva St. from CG to PD (Vehicle Sales & Leasing).
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said public hearing be removed from the agenda. Motion
carried unanimously with Viera being absent.
13. File No. REZ-24-102 (Not heard; Mis-Noticed)
Public Hearing on application of Robert G li And Procisa Lawry request to rezone property
generally located at 3604 Temple Street from RM-16 to RM-18.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said public hearing be removed from the agenda. Motion
carried unanimously with Viera being absent.
INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
14. File No. CM24-10776
Motion: (Henderson-Hurtak) That Council discuss the noise ordinance pertaining to the
Channelside Residential District; further, that it be discussed on April 24, 2025 workshop
session. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote.
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15. File No. CM24-10777
Motion: (Hurtak-Carlson) That Staff be requested to appear for an in-person staff report to
present on areas of the West Riverwalk, where the easements are still under negotiation
and a map showing areas that will be closed and the hours that they will be closed; further,
that said staff report be presented on January 23, 2025 under Staff Reports and Unfinished
Business. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote.
16. File No. CM24-10778
Motion: (Hurtak-Carlson) That Council bring forth for approval, on December 19, 2024 under
Staff Reports and Unfinished Business, the Memorandum of Understanding between HART
and the City of Tampa for the expenditure of funds in support of the Route 1 fare free pilot,
as previously allocated in the FY25 budget; further, that the rules be waived to allow the
addition of said item to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera
being absent at vote.
17. File No. TA/CPA 24-13 & TA/CPA 24-16
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That Council be requested to set an adoption hearing for
TA/CPA 24-13 and TA/CPA 24-16 on January 30, 2025 at 5:01 p.m. and direct the Legal
Department to provide the City Clerk with the form of notice for advertising the public
hearing. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote.
18. File No. CM24-9968
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council continues the following item from December 19,
2024 to February 20, 2025 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business: “Staff report the
possibility of the City leveeing fines and/or condemning the Jackson House property with
the purpose of taking it over before a storm destroys it. Once the City has possession of the
property, the City could then work with USF, the History Center and the Jackson House
Foundation to renovate and rebuild the structure; further, that the Jackson House
Foundation to present their renovation plans”. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin
and Viera being absent at vote.
19. File No. CM24-10779
Motion: (Carlson-Hurtak) That Staff be requested to immediately stop any tree cutting
projects, currently being done by the City or contractors except for those required for the
immediate health and safety of residents; further, that a report be brought back to Council
on January 23, 2025 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business, as to why trees were cut,
who ordered it, why they ordered it and how much tree cutting was done. Motion carried
unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote.
20. File No. CM24-10780
Motion: (Carlson-Henderson) That Mobility and Legal Staff be requested to bring back a
report on February 20, 2025 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business, that will prohibit
parking meters in the yellow brick road area. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin
and Viera being absent at vote.
21. File No. CM24-10781
Motion: (Carlson-Hurtak) That Mobility Staff be requested to report on February 20, 2025
under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business, to explain why their downtown traffic plan is
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not being followed as alleged by downtown property owners. Motion carried unanimously
with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote.
22. File No. F24-10782
Motion: (Viera-Hurtak) That Council moves to place the resolution updating Resolution NO.
2024-344 to correctly reflect the date by which the City of Tampa Racial Reconciliation
Committee presents its findings and recommendations to the Tampa City Council on
December 19, 2024 under Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously by voice roll call
vote of 7-0.
23. File No. E2024-48
Motion: (Maniscalco-Henderson) That Council be requested to present a commendation to
the family of Dee Wilkins; further, that it be presented off-site. Motion carried unanimously
with Clendenin and Viera being absent at vote.
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS:
Motion: (Henderson-Carlson) That the speaker sign-in sheet presented by Chair Maniscalco,
be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously with Clendenin and Viera being absent at
vote.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Chair Maniscalco
adjourned said meeting at 12:01 a.m. on this the 13th day of December, 2024.
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Agenda
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Evening
Thursday, December 12, 2024
5:01 PM
EVENING FINAL AGENDA
TAMPA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor Tampa, FL 33602
Guido Maniscalco, Chair - District 2 At-Large
Alan Clendenin, Chair Pro-Tem - District 1 At-Large
Lynn Hurtak, District 3 At-Large
Bill Carlson, District 4
Gwendolyn Henderson, District 5
Charlie Miranda, District 6
Luis Viera, District 7
Martin Shelby, City Council Attorney
WELCOME TO THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAMPA.
THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the City Council with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need
to hire a court reporter to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should
contact the Office of the City Clerk at (813) 274-8397 at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the
date of the meeting.
Shirley Foxx-Knowles, CMC
City Clerk
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – GUIDO MANISCALCO, CHAIR:
The public and citizens of the City of Tampa will be able to watch, listen or view this meeting on:
Cable TV: Spectrum Channel 640
Frontier Channel 15
Internet: https://www.tampa.gov/livestream
Members of the public may participate in the Tampa City Council meetings by either attending in
person in the City Council Chambers, Old City Hall, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602 or
“virtually” through video teleconferencing, referred to by Florida Statutes and rules as
“communications media technology” (“CMT”).
PRE-REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY IN A PUBLIC HEARING ON A QUASI-
JUDICIAL OR LEGISLATIVE MATTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABILITY TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE PUBLIC HEARINGS VIA CMT, INCLUDING SCHEDULES, A LINK TO REGISTRATIONS FORMS,
AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE THROUGH THE USE OF CMT, SEE:
https://www.tampa.gov/quasi
In order to participate via CMT you must have access to a communications media device (such as a
tablet or a computer equipped with a camera and microphone) that will enable you to be seen (video)
and heard (audio) by the City Council and all other participants. For these specific two-way video
virtual meeting formats, cell phones and smartphones are not compatible as they will not allow you
to share your camera when connected.
Persons in need of assistance or having questions regarding means of public participation should
call the Office of the City Clerk at 813-274-8397 for assistance.
Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the Tampa City Council with respect to any matter
to be considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is
made including all testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105).
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
persons with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this public hearing or
meeting should contact the City of Tampa’s ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the
proceeding. The ADA Coordinator may be contacted via phone at 813-274-3964, email at
TampaADA@tampagov.net, or by submitting an ADA - Accommodations Request form available
online at https://tampa.gov/ADARequest.
For additional information, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 813-274-8397 or at
CityClerkStaff@tampagov.net.
5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEM 1) - (Non-Quasi-judicial proceedings)
1. File No. VAC-23-30
Public hearing on application by Cowboys And Pirates LLC (Agent-Isabelle Albert)
requesting to vacate the alley lying North of W Amelia Ave, South of W Columbus Dr,
East of N Glenwood Dr, and West of North Boulevard.
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance of the City
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of Tampa, Florida, vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning that
alleyway/right-of-way located North of Amelia Avenue, South of Columbus Drive, East
of Glenwood Drive, and West of North Boulevard, within the Plat of Ridgewood Park
Subdivision 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.
5:01 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 2 THROUGH 13) – (Quasi-judicial proceedings require
witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)
2. File No. REZ-25-12
Public Hearing on application of Cowboys And Pirates LLC request to rezone property
generally located at 702 W. Columbus Dr., 2502 and 2504 N. Boulevard from RS-60,
CG and PD to PD (Storefront Residential/All CN Uses).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 702 West Columbus Drive, 2502 and 2504 North
Boulevard and folio number 183355-0005, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more
particularly described in section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RS-60
(residential, single-family), CG (commercial general) and PD (planned development) to
PD (planned development, storefront residential, all commercial neighborhood uses);
providing an effective date.
3. File No. REZ-24-09
Public Hearing on application of Santiago San Martin request to rezone property
generally located at 4913 N. MacDill Avenue from RM-24 to PD (Residential Single
Family Attached).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 4913 North MacDill Avenue, in the City of Tampa,
Florida, and more particularly described in section 1, from zoning district
classification(s) RM-24 (residential, multi-family) to PD (planned development,
residential, single-family, attached); providing an effective date.
4. File No. REZ-24-77
Public Hearing on application of Global Engineering request to rezone property
generally located at 4720 N. Clark Avenue from IG to PD (All IG Uses).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 4720 North Clark Avenue, in the City of Tampa,
Florida, and more particularly described in section 1, from zoning district
classification(s) IG (industrial general) to PD (planned development, all industrial
general uses); providing an effective date.
5. File No. REZ-24-94
Public Hearing on application of PV-Spruce Westshore LLC request to rezone property
generally located at 4115 and 4107 W. Spruce St. from PD to PD (Residential Multi-
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Family).
(Ordinance being presented first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 4107 and 4115 West Spruce Street, 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, residential,
multi-family); providing an effective date.
6. File No. REZ-24-107
Public Hearing on application of Global Engineering request to rezone property
generally located at 203 S. Moody Ave. from RO-1 to PD (Residential Single Family
Detached & Semi-Detached).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 203 South Moody Avenue, in the City of Tampa,
Florida, and more particularly described in section 1, from zoning district
classification(s) RO-1 (residential office) to PD (planned development, residential,
single-family, detached and semi-detached); providing an effective date.
7. File No. REZ-25-11
Public Hearing on application of Liana Fuente request to rezone property generally
located at 2705 and 2708 N. 18th Street from RS-50 to PD (Storefront Residential/CN
Uses).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 2705 and 2708 North 18th 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,
storefront residential, all commercial neighborhood uses); providing an effective date.
8. File No. REZ-24-52
Continued Public Hearing from September 12, 2024 and November 14, 2024 on
application of Pawn K. Rattan request to rezone property generally located at 205,
207, 209 E Columbus Dr, 2301, 2303, 2307, 2315 N. Florida Ave & others from RM-24
& CI to PD (Storefront Residential, All CG Uses, Commercial Parking). (Rescheduled
from October 10, 2024, pursuant to Tampa City Code of Ordinances, Section 27-
149(c)(6)c to November 14, 2024)
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 205, 207 and 209 East Columbus Drive, 2301, 2303,
2307 and 2315 North Florida Avenue, 204 and 206 East Amelia Avenue and folio
number 191372-0000, in the City Of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described
in section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RM-24 (residential, multi-family) and
CI (commercial intensive) to PD (planned development, storefront residential
(commercial), all commercial general uses, commercial parking); providing an
effective date.
Memorandum from Cate Wells, Deputy City Attorney, from November 14, 2024,
transmitting an updated ordinance for said public hearing. (To be R/F)(Title of said
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substitute ordinance listed below)
(Substitute ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 205, 207 and 209 East Columbus Drive,
2301, 2303, 2307 and 2315 North Florida Avenue, 204 and 206 East Amelia Avenue
and folio number 191372-0000, in the City Of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly
described in section 1, from zoning district classification(s) RM-24 (residential, multi-
family) and CI (commercial intensive) to PD (planned development, storefront
residential (commercial), all commercial general uses, commercial parking); providing
an effective date.
Resolution approving a Bonus Provision Agreement between Pawan K. Rattan, Rattan
Pawan K. Trustee, Framework Group, LLC and the City of Tampa, in relation to REZ-24-
52 for the property located at 2315 N. Florida Avenue, 2307 N. Florida Avenue, 2303
N. Florida Avenue, 2301 N. Florida Avenue, 205 E. Columbus Drive, 204 E. Amelia
Avenue, 206 E. Amelia Avenue, 207 E. Columbus Drive, and 209 E. Columbus Drive,
and an unaddressed parcel along E. Amelia Avenue between N. Florida Avenue and N.
Morgan Street, bearing folio number 191373-0000; 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 the ordinance)
9. File No. REZ-24-67
Continued Public Hearing from November 14, 2024 on application of Mark Bentley
request to rezone property generally located at 6225 and 6241 South 6th Street and
6322 Selbourne Avenue from RS-60 to PD (Residential, Single Family, Attached and
Semi-Detached).
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An ordinance rezoning
property in the general vicinity of 6225 and 6241 South 6th Street and 6322 South
Selbourne 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 PD
(planned development, residential, single-family, semi-detached and attached);
providing an effective date.
10. File No. REZ-24-47 (Will not be heard; Mis-noticed)
Public Hearing on application of Marlon Colindres request to rezone property
generally located at 2010 E. Powhatan Avenue from SH-RS to SH-RM.
11. File No. REZ-24-55 (Will not be heard; Request to Withdraw)
Continued Public Hearing from November 14, 2024 on application of Ismrei LLC
request to rezone property in the general vicinity of 2005 Gordon St. from RM-16 to
PD (Residential Single Family Semi-Detached). (Rescheduled from October 10, 2024,
pursuant to Tampa City Code of Ordinances, Section 27-149(c)(6)c to November 14,
2024)
Email from Ralph Schuler, applicant's representative, requesting that said petition
be withdrawn. (To be R/F)
12. File No. REZ-24-90 (Will not be heard; Mis-noticed)
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Public Hearing on application of Ray Hajian request to rezone property generally
located at 3916 W. Alva St. from CG to PD (Vehicle Sales & Leasing).
13. File No. REZ-24-102 (Will not be heard; Mis-Noticed)
Public Hearing on application of Robert G li And Procisa Lawry request to rezone
property generally located at 3604 Temple Street from RM-16 to RM-18.
INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
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COUNCIL AND CRA INFORMATION
ELECTRONIC MEDIA PRESENTATIONS BEFORE CITY COUNCIL
Pursuant to Rule 7(I) of Council’s Rules of Procedure, persons requesting to use electronic media
for presentation to City Council are required to notify the Chair, the City Clerk’s office and the City
of Tampa Cable Communication Department (CTTV) at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance. The
electronic media must be delivered to CTTV at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to broadcast.
COUNCIL AND CRA MEETINGS
All Council and CRA sessions are open to the public. Additional meetings may be scheduled by Council
or by the CRA.
Council Regular sessions are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 9:00 a.m.
CRA regular sessions are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
Council Zoning and Alcoholic Beverage sessions are held the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month
at 5:01 p.m.
Council Workshop session is held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m.
CTTV VIEWINGS:
CTTV is viewable on Channel 640 [Bright House Networks] and on Channel 15 [Verizon].
Replays of all meetings are viewable by visiting: City Of Tampa Meetings - YouTube
AGENDA AVAILABILITY
Council and CRA draft/final/action agendas are prepared for each Council and CRA meeting and are
available to the public in the Office of the City Clerk and are available on the Hyland Agenda On-Line
Repository on the City of Tampa’s website via the following link:
https://tampagov.hylandcloud.com/221agendaonline/
Council Draft agendas for the regular sessions held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month
are available approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular session.
CRA Draft Agenda for the regular session held on the 2nd Thursday of each month are available
approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular session.
Council Draft agendas for the evening sessions held on the 2nd Thursday of each month are
available approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the evening session.
Council Draft agenda for the workshop session held on the 4th Thursdays of each month are
available approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular session.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR REGULAR SESSIONS OF COUNCIL
Members of the public shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard at a time before City
Council takes official action. Speakers shall first state their legal names for the purpose of identification
in the record of the meeting.
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City Council may establish time limits for members of the public to address Council. Unless such time
limit is otherwise established, each member of the public shall be limited to three minutes. Members of
the public addressing Council shall observe all time limitations that may apply.
Speakers shall refrain from disruptive behavior, including making vulgar or threatening remarks.
Speakers shall refrain from launching personal attacks against any city official, city staff member, or
member of the public. Comments shall be directed to the Council as a body and not to individual
Council members.
No one present during a Council meeting shall engage in disruptive behavior, including intentionally
making or causing to be made any disruptive sound or noise, or displaying signs or graphics in a manner
disruptive to the proceedings.
The Chair shall rule out of order any member of the public who shall speak without being recognized or
who shall not address Council from the podium or other established speaker area. No person shall
approach the dais of the City Council during meetings except Council members and employees of the
City, unless invited by a member of Council.
All persons shall at all times conduct themselves in accordance with Council rules. Persons failing to do
so shall be ruled out of order and may be directed at the discretion of the Chair to be removed from
the Council Chamber. Such person shall not thereafter be readmitted to the Council Chamber or City
Hall during the remainder of that day’s meeting.
ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
All persons attending the meeting are subject to search- Weapons are prohibited. Chapter 790.06
(12) Florida Statutes prohibits the possession of firearms or other dangerous weapons in a
municipal government meeting by all persons not specifically authorized by Florida Statute.
Conviction carries penalties of up to Five (5) years imprisonment and a $5,000 fine.
Pursuant to Rule 5 (G) of the Council’s Rules of Procedure, which reads as follows: No weapons or
objects that may be used as weapons shall be allowed in the Council Chambers. Persons, bags,
packages and parcels entering Council Chambers are subject to search.
PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKER'S WAIVER FORM
Only during public hearings, individuals in the audience may designate a spokesperson to speak on
their behalf, thereby relinquishing their speaking time to the designated spokesperson on the public
hearing agenda item for which designation was made. A speaker's waiver form must be filled out and
signed by individuals in the audience and presented to Council at the time that s/he appears before
Council. Speaking time is one minute per name up to a maximum of 10 minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA
The COMMITTEE portion of the agenda is known as the CONSENT Agenda. It is an effective procedure
used by Council to handle routine items expeditiously. Each Councilmember is assigned a committee
and reviews all items prior to the meeting. Committee items are adopted by one motion unless a
member of the public or a Councilmember wishes to address a particular item. In such cases, the item
will be pulled from the consent agenda and considered separately.
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CANCELLATION OF A NOTICED, SCHEDULED HEARING
There are times when a noticed, scheduled hearing will not be heard due to the petition not being
perfected. You may call the Office of the City Clerk anytime four days prior to the hearing to confirm
that the hearing will be held.
COUNCIL/CRA CALENDAR
The Council/CRA Calendar is updated by the Office of the City Clerk after the action agenda(s) has been
finalized and printed.
Items placed on the Council/CRA Calendar are the regular, evening, and workshop sessions scheduled
by Council and the regular sessions of the CRA. Also listed on the Council/CRA Calendar are any special
sessions of the CRA and any special sessions of Council such as public hearings, workshops,
presentations, items scheduled for a time certain, and any cancelled sessions. Also listed on the
Council/CRA Calendar are any Standing Committee meetings, Special Discussion meetings or any
special meetings that the Council must attend as a group.
The updated Council/CRA Calendars are posted on the bulletin board in the main lobby of Old City
Hall and are also available on the Hyland Agenda On-Line Repository on the City of Tampa’s website
via the following link:
https://tampagov.hylandcloud.com/221agendaonline/
ADA INFORMATION
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statute, persons
with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact
the City of Tampa’s ADA Coordinator at (813) 274-3964, or email at TampaADA@tampagov.net at
least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the date of the meeting.
PARKING FACILITIES IN THE VICINITY OF CITY HALL
Fort Brooke has approximately 600 spaces dedicated for hourly parking. This facility is located
between Florida/Franklin and Washington/Cumberland. Entrance to the hourly side is off Whiting
Street (the north module). The fee for parking is $2.00 for first hour/$3.00 every hour after with a
maximum of $15.00 for the day.
Please be advised that all parking meters located on Kennedy Boulevard and south to include
Whiting Street are currently enforceable until 8:00 PM and all parking meters south of Whiting
Street are currently enforceable until 12:00 AM, seven days per week. Parking meters located
north of Kennedy Boulevard are not currently enforceable after 6:00 PM.
City Hall can be accessed by transit utilizing the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART).
Copy the link below to use their trip planner for the best route from your location. Bike racks are
available on the west side of the building: http://www.gohart.org/routes/plan/tripplanner.html
DEPARTMENTAL CONTACTS FOR ASSISTANCE
Scheduling procedures: Office of the City Clerk
E-Mail: cityclerkstaff@tampagov.net
Phone: 813-274-8397
Fax: 813-274-8306
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Land Uses, Alcoholic Beverage Permits, Land Development Coordination
or Zoning Categories: Phone: 813-274-3100 – (Select Option 2)
Closure/Vacating Petitions: Right-of-Way/Mapping
Phone: 813-274-3100 – (Select Option 2)
Plan Amendments: Planning Commission
Phone: 813-272-5940
Video tapes of City Council Meetings: Office of Cable Communications
Phone: 813-274-8217
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