Council Regular
Regular MeetingTampa, FL · October 3, 2024
Minutes
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Regular
Thursday, October 3, 2024
9:00 AM
PROPOSED REGULAR ACTION MINUTES
TAMPA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor Tampa, FL 33602
The City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida convened in a regular session at 9:05 a.m. on this the
3rd day of October, 2024 with Chair Guido Maniscalco, calling the meeting to order. Members
present upon roll call were: Carlson, Hurtak, Clendenin, Henderson, Miranda, and Maniscalco,
constituting a quorum. Viera arrived at 9:16 a.m.
Invocation provided by Pastor Keith Butler, Mount Olive Church.
Martin Shelby, Council Attorney, was in attendance.
The minutes were recorded and prepared by Charline Soto-Quintana, City Clerk Support Technician,
recording secretary for these proceedings.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council moves to accept and approve the minutes from the
meeting of September 19, 2024. Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent.
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APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA:
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council approves the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
John Bennett, Chief of Staff, and Barbara Tripp, Fire Chief, appeared and provided a brief update
regarding Hurricane Helene.
John Antapasis, Emergency Management Director, appeared and provided a PowerPoint
presentation regarding the City’s support before and after Hurricane Helene.
COMMENDATIONS AND\OR PRESENTATIONS:
1. File No. E2024-15
Presentation of Commendation to the Police Officer of the Month.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That said agenda item be continued. Motion carried
unanimously with Viera being absent at vote
Memorandum from Chief Lee Bercaw, Tampa Police Department, requesting that
said agenda item be continued.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
2. File No. E2024-15
Presentation of Commendation to the ATU Local 1464 Employee of the Month
Stephen Simon, Local ATU President, introduced Nicole Williams, Subrogation
Specialist, and presented her with an award; Councilmember Clendenin presented
commendation to Nicole Williams, Subrogation Specialist.
3. File No. CM24-9040
Darrell Butler, the Racial Reconciliation Committee facilitator, to join virtually for a 10-
minute briefing regarding the upcoming Racial Reconciliation Committee meetings.
(Original motion initiated by Viera-Henderson on September 20, 2024)
Darrell Butler, the Racial Reconciliation Committee facilitator, appeared remotely and
presented on said agenda item.
4. File No. CM24-8851
Small Business Administration to present a 5-minute presentation, regarding the SBA
Disaster Loan program for those impacted by Hurricane Debby, with the deadline for
applications for physical damage being October 9, 2024. (Original motion initiated by
Clendenin-Miranda on September 12, 2024)
Rick Morales, Public Information Officer for SBA, appeared and presented a verbal
report on said agenda item.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Louis Suglia
Connie Burton
Valerie Bullock
Ryan Hayes
Stephen Michelini
Stephanie Poynor
REQUESTS BY THE PUBLIC FOR RECONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
COMMITTEE REPORTS\CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 5 THROUGH 56):
Public Safety Committee (Items 5 through 10)
Luis Viera, Chair
Charlie Miranda, Vice-Chair
Alan Clendenin, Alternate
5. File No. PS24-8747 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-884
Resolution approving a new Schedule A to an agreement between the City of Tampa
and LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. for an extension of the provision of Accurint Law
Enforcement Plus Software License Services, as a sole source purchase, in the
estimated amount of $21,840 for use by the Tampa Police Department/2023 Urban
Area Security Initiative (UASI); authorizing the Mayor to execute the Schedule A;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
6. File No. PS24-8828 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-885
Resolution accepting the Instrument of Donation of assorted fishing rods, estimated
value of $1,500, from Walmart Inc. for use by the Tampa Police Department
Community Engagement Office; authorizing execution by the Mayor of the City of
Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
7. File No. PS24-8830 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-886
Resolution approving a Combined Operational Assistance and Voluntary Cooperation
Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Tampa Police Department and the City of
Orlando Police Department; authorizing execution of the agreement by the Mayor of
the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
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8. File No. PS24-8850 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-887
Resolution approving a Combined Operational Assistance and Voluntary Cooperation
Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Tampa Police Department and the Orange
County Sheriff's Office; authorizing execution of the agreement by the Mayor of the
City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
9. File No. PS24-9030 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-888
Resolution approving the "sole source" proposal of International Association of
Certified ISAOS, Inc./Florida ISAO for Annual Florida Information Sharing and Analysis
Cybersecurity Services (ISAO) in the estimated amount of $115,000 for use by the
Tampa Police Department through the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI),
administered by the Tampa Police Department for the entire Tampa Bay Area;
authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials
or services; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
10. File No. PS24-9110 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-889
Resolution approving a sole source Master Subscription Agreement and Order Form
between the City of Tampa and Secure Passage, Inc. f/k/a Digital Sandbox, Inc. for the
purchase of Constellation Safety and Security Subscription Services in the estimated
amount of $74,387.50 for use by Region 4 of the Urban Area Security Initiative as
administered by the Tampa Police Department for the entire Tampa Bay Area;
authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement and order form; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
Neighborhood and Community Affairs Committee (Items 11 through 27)
Gwendolyn Henderson, Chair
Lynn Hurtak, Vice-Chair
Bill Carlson, Alternate
11. File No. NCA24-8750 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-890
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 6228 S Kelly Rd, (2) 7109 N
18th St, and (3) 4606 N 29th St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and
exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and
effect of a lien; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
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12. File No. NCA24-8874 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 13) – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-891
Resolution approving Contract Change Order 2 adding $80,000 to the Contract
between the City of Tampa and R. M. Halt & Associates, Inc. dba Cadstruct Corp. for
Contract 20-C-00023, construction of Kid Mason Community Center Renovation;
authorizing execution of said Change Order by the Mayor of the City of Tampa;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
13. File No. NCA24-8873 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 12) – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-892
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2024; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $80,000 from the P & R Electrical Upgrades & Repair project to the
Kid Mason Community Center Renovation Project within the Community Investment
Tax (CIT) Capital Project Funds as set forth below; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
14. File No. NCA24-8875
Resolution approving a contract between the City of Tampa, Florida, and School
Board of Pasco County to approve a facility use agreement to rent Julian B. Lane
Riverfront Park event room for the Wendell Krinn Technical High School Prom to be
held Friday, April 11, 2025, in the amount of three thousand, eight hundred dollars
($3,800); authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said agenda item be withdrawn, per the request
of Carl Brody, Assistant City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously with Viera being
absent at vote.
Memorandum from Carl Brody, Assistant City Attorney, requesting that said agenda
item be withdrawn.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent at vote.
15. File No. NCA24-8876 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-893
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 3703 N 55th St, (2) 106 E
Floribraska Ave, and (3) 2710 E 12th Ave; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution
and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and
effect of a lien; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
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16. File No. NCA24-8877 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-894
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 1102 E Annie St, (2) 3027
W Helen Ave, and (3) 6502 N 31st St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution
and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and
effect of a lien; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
17. File No. NCA24-8878 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-895
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 3506 E 8th Ave, (2) 1805 E
Sligh Ave, and (3) 2923 W Elrod Ave; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and
exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and
effect of a lien; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
18. File No. NCA24-8895 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-896
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 2716 E 12th Ave, and (2)
6710 S Gabrielle St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and exhibit to be
recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a lien;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
19. File No. NCA24-8896 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-897
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 1008 W Cypress St, (2)
1508 E Annie St, and (3) 4107 N 30th St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution
and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and
effect of a lien; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
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20. File No. NCA24-8898 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-898
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 3616 N 25th St, (2) 3621 N
55th St, and (3) 6403 N 36th St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and
exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and
effect of a lien; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
21. File No. NCA24-8899 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-899
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 2825 W Shelton Ave, (2)
11323 N Rome Ave, and (3) 3315 W Grace St; authorizing a certified copy of this
resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having
the force and effect of a lien; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
22. File No. NCA24-8900 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-900
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 1526 W Arch St, (2) 4805 N
10th St, and (3) 4607 W Ballast Point Blvd; authorizing a certified copy of this
resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having
the force and effect of a lien; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
23. File No. E2024-8 CH 28
Special Events Permit: Water Street Tampa Season Spectacular- Water St. between
Cumberland Ave. & Channelside Dr., Ellamae Ct, Raybon CT.- November 15, 2024
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously.
24. File No. E2024-8 CH 28
Special Events Permit: BBQ Love Fest-Harrison St. from Orange Ave. to Central Ave.-
November 16, 2024
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously.
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25. File No. E2024-8 CH 28
Special Events Permit: Ybor Tree Lighting- 7th Ave. between 15th St. & 17th St., 16th
St.- November 20, 2024
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously.
26. File No. E2024-8 CH 28
Special Events Permits: Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble Race- Bayshore Blvd. between
Howard Ave. & Platt St. Bridge, Channelside Dr.- November 28, 2024
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously.
27. File No. E2024-8 CH 28
Special Events Permit: Water Street Tampa Holiday Promenade- Water St. between
Cumberland Ave. & Channelside Dr., Ellamae Ct, Raybon Ct.- December 12, 2024
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously.
Infrastructure Committee (Items 28 through 35)
Lynn Hurtak, Chair
Bill Carlson, Vice-Chair
Charlie Miranda, Alternate
28. File No. INF24-8574 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 29) – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-901
Resolution authorizing an Agreement for Consultant Services in the amount of
1,543,719 between the City of Tampa and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in
connection with Contract 23-D-00015 Facility Master Plan – Water Department;
authorizing the Mayor of the City of Tampa to execute same; providing an effective
date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
29. File No. INF24-8722 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 28) – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-902
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2025; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $1,543,719 for the Water Facility Master Plan for use by the Water
Department within the Water Operations Fund; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
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30. File No. INF24-8729 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-903
Resolution approving a joint funding agreement for water resource investigations
between the U.S. Department of Interior U.S. Geological Survey and the City of
Tampa, in connection with a water data collection program; authorizing payment of
eighty-seven thousand and three hundred dollars ($87,300) to the U.S. Department of
Interior U.S. Geological Survey; authorizing the Mayor to execute said joint funding
agreement; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
31. File No. INF24-8829 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-904
Resolution approving the bid of Carrier Corporation for the furnishing of Annual Boiler
Rental for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (Bid Discount) (Re-Bid) in the estimated
amount of $802,860 for use by the Wastewater Department; authorizing the Director
of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
32. File No. INF24-8894 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-905
Resolution authorizing an Amendment to the Agreement for Design-Build Initial
Services between the City of Tampa and Phinazee Construction & Consulting Services,
Inc. regarding Contract 22-C-00029-ISA01 Salcines Park Improvements Design-Build in
the amount of $45,800; authorizing the Mayor to execute said Amendment on behalf
of the City of Tampa; providing funding thereof; and providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
33. File No. INF24-9020 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-906
Resolution approving Work Order 02, under Contract 22-D-38902, in the amount of
$177,550 to Placemaker Design Studio, LLC for professional services in connection
with Hubert Avenue Park Design Services; authorizing issuance of said Work Order by
the Contract Administration Department; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
34. File No. INF24-9021 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-907
Resolution authorizing Change Order 1 Final to GMP to Contract 21-C-00030 Tampa
Fire Rescue Tower Design-Build, between the City of Tampa and R.M. Halt &
Associates, Inc. dba Cadstruct, a decrease of $281,025.62 and final payment in the
amount of $5,000; authorizing execution of said Change Order by the Mayor of the
City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
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35. File No. INF24-9029 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-908
Resolution authorizing an Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Tampa
and Allstate Construction, Inc. regarding Contract 22-C-00025-ISA01 Gandy and
Palonis Park Improvements - Design-Build in the amount of $292,198.56; authorizing
the Mayor to execute said amendment on behalf of the City of Tampa; providing for
funding thereof; and providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
Finance Committee (Items 36 through 41)
Charlie Miranda, Chair
Luis Viera, Vice-Chair
Gwendolyn Henderson, Alternate
36. File No. F24-8743 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-909
Resolution approving a purchase for Citywide Equipment Transition under the State
of Texas Region 4 Education Service Center Contract No. R200803 as lead agency
through the National Governmental Purchasing Alliance Company dba Omnia
Partners, Public Sector from Alba Business Solutions LLC in the estimated amount of
$318,065.40 for use by the Technology and Innovation Department; authorizing the
Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
37. File No. F24-8841 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-910
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2025; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $774 within the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment - Westshore Fund;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
38. File No. F24-8881 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-911
Resolution authorizing a compromise settlement in the amount of One Hundred
Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($115,000.00) of the lawsuit Jose Hernandez-Tejeda v. City
of Tampa¸ Case No. 23-CA-009127, in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida; and
providing an Effective Date.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
Memorandum from Andrea Zelman, City Attorney and Toyin Aina-Hargrett, Senior
Assistant City Attorney, transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent.
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39. File No. F24-9033 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-912
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the Fiscal
Year ending September 30, 2025; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $13,980,074 for various departments within the General Fund,
Parking Capital Projects Fund and Local Option Gas Tax Capital Projects Fund for Fiscal
Year 2025 expenditures; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
40. File No. B2024-6
Christine Glover, Director of Internal Audit, transmitting audit report Tampa Fire
Rescue - Training Division dated September 5, 2024
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said audit report, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously.
41. File No. B2024-6
Christine Glover, Director of Internal Audit, transmitting audit report Purchasing
Department - Job Order Contracting, dated September 5, 2024
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said audit report, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously.
Memorandum from John Bennett, Chief of Staff, requesting that said agenda item
be pulled from consent, in order to briefly share updated information.
Motion: (Clendenin-Henderson) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent.
Development and Economic Opportunity Committee (Items 42 through 53)
Bill Carlson, Chair
Alan Clendenin, Vice-Chair
Luis Viera, Alternate
42. File No. DEO24-8128 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-913
Resolution approving an Agreement between the City of Tampa and Hillsborough
County Habitat for Humanity Community Housing Development Organization, Inc., a
Florida not for profit corporation under the Home Investment Partnerships program
of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; providing funds not to
exceed $484,000.00 to construct and sell single family homes for low-to-moderate
income households; authorizing the Mayor to execute same; providing an effective
date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
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43. File No. DEO24-8725 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-914
Resolution approving the acceptance of a Grant of Sidewalk Easement from Ybor
Marti, LLC, to the City of Tampa for the purpose of installing, constructing,
maintaining, operating, repairing and/or replacing sidewalk improvements in the
vicinity of 1205 East 8th Avenue, Tampa, Florida; Providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
44. File No. DEO24-8737 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-915
Resolution authorizing Execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a
Third Amendment to Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids Grant Agreement
between the City of Tampa and the Housing Authority of the City of Tampa; making
available up to $212,211 of additional funding during the 2025 fiscal year for the
provision of services in support of persons with Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome (AIDS) or related diseases together with their families, for a total of
$955,611 during FY2025, and $2,564,839.16 over the 3-year agreement term;
providing an effective day.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
45. File No. DEO24-8892 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-916
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Partial Release of Dedicated Easements, Indemnity Agreement and Bill of Sale,
discontinuing and abandoning any claim to certain utility easements encumbering the
real property located at 4213 W. Virginia Avenue in Tampa, Florida, and transferring
ownership of certain wastewater facilities that are no longer active or needed;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
46. File No. DEO24-9018 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-917
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Grant Easement from the City of Tampa in favor of Peoples Gas System, Inc., for a
perpetual easement with the right of ingress and egress for the purpose of placing
underground gas facilities at 6601 South Manhattan Avenue, Tampa, Florida;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
47. File No. DEO24-9019 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-918
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Release of Water Easement renouncing, discontinuing and abandoning any interest
in and to that easement that encumbers the real property located at 6111 Johns Road
in Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
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48. File No. DEO24-9022 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-919
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a partial Release of Reserved Easements renouncing, discontinuing and abandoning
any interest in and to a portion of the drainage and utility easement reserved by
Vacating Ordinance No. 7842-A that encumbers the real property located at 4625 El
Prado Boulevard in Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
49. File No. DEO24-9025 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-920
Resolution of the City of Tampa approving a CDBG Funds Agreement for public
services between the City of Tampa and Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg,
Inc. for the provision of services under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development Community Development Block Grant program within the CDBG
national objectives in the amount of $100,000.00; authorizing execution by the Mayor
and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
50. File No. DEO24-9026 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-921
Resolution of the City of Tampa approving a CDBG Funds Agreement for public
services between the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County School Readiness
Coalition, Inc. D/B/A Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County for the provision
of services under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Development Block Grant program within the CDBG national objectives in
the amount of $125,000.00; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by
the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
51. File No. DEO24-9027 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-922
Resolution of the City of Tampa approving a CDBG Funds Agreement for public
services between the City of Tampa and Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. for the
provision of services under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Development Block Grant program within the CDBG national objectives in
the amount of $100,000.00; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by
the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
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52. File No. DEO24-9028 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-923
Resolution of the City of Tampa approving a CDBG Funds Agreement for public
services between the City of Tampa and Metropolitan Ministries, Inc. for the provision
of services under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Development Block Grant program within the CDBG national objectives in
the amount of $117,706.00; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by
the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
53. File No. DEO24-9032 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-924
Resolution approving a services agreement between the City of Tampa and Bay Area
Legal Services, Inc. for a term through September 30, 2025, for the purpose of
providing funding in the amount up to $75,000 for Bay Area Legal Services, Inc. to
provide legal advice, counsel and representation to Tampa residents relating to
evictions and landlord-tenant complaints; Authorizing the execution thereof by the
Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective
date.
Motion: (Carlson-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mobility and Asset Management Committee (Items 54 through 56)
Alan Clendenin, Chair
Gwendolyn Henderson, Vice-Chair
Lynn Hurtak, Alternate
54. File No. MAM24-8562 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-925
Resolution approving the bid of Blacklidge Emulsions, Inc. for the furnishing of
Bituminous Materials (Prime and Tack Coats) Rebid, Division III Only, in the estimated
amount of $312,000 for use by the Mobility Department; authorizing the Director of
Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
55. File No. MAM24-8833 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-926
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and J.E.B.
Management Inc. dba Good Neighbor Fence Company, without a price escalation, for
the furnishing of Fence Replacement, Repair, and Installation for Retention Ponds
(Sheltered Market Solicitation) in the estimated amount of $240,000 for use by the
Mobility Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said
property, supplies, material or services; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
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56. File No. MAM24-8834 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-927
Resolution approving the Renewal of an Award between the City of Tampa and
Diversicon WFF, LLC dba West Florida Fence, without a Price Escalation, for the
furnishing of Fence Replacement, Repair and Installation Services for the Mobility
Department (Re-bid) in the estimated amount of $300,000 for use by the Mobility
Department; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEMS BEING SET FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS BY COUNCIL CONSENT - (ITEMS 57 THROUGH 58): -
57. File No. PH24-8893
Resolution scheduling a public hearing on November 14, 2024 at 5:01 p.m., or soon
thereafter, in City Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL
33602, by the City Council of the City of Tampa for consideration of a Special
Magistrate proceeding pursuant to Section 70.51, Florida Statutes, with respect to a
mediated settlement for the property located at 2713 Bayshore Boulevard; Providing
for notice; Providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That said public hearing be continued to October 10,
2024 at 5:01 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
58. File No. PH24-9034 - RESOLUTION NO. 2024-973
Resolution setting a public hearing on December 5, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., or soon
thereafter, in City Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL
33602, to consider a lease agreement between the City of Tampa, as landlord or
lessor, and Tampa Park Apartments, Incorporated, as tenant or lessee, affecting a
portion of Tampa Park Plaza Playground, a dedicated City Park, with a street address
of 1314 Scott Street, for a period of twenty-five (25) years; providing an effective
date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That the 10:00 a.m. public hearings, be opened. Motion carried
unanimously.
10:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS – SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (ITEMS 59) (Non-
Quasi-Judicial proceedings)
59. File No. TA/CPA24-02 - ORDINANCE NO. 2024-100 (UNAN)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
amending the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use
Map, for the property located at 2301, 2303, 2307 and 2315 North Florida Avenue,
204 and 206 East Amelia Avenue and 205, 207 and 209 East Columbus Drive, from
Community Commercial-35 (CC-35) and Residential-35 (R-35) to Urban Mixed Use-60
(UMU-60) and Community Mixed Use-35 (CMU-35); providing for repeal of all
ordinances in conflict; providing for severability; providing an effective date. (Original
motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Miranda-Clendenin
on September 12, 2024)
Emily Phelan, Planning Commission, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Hurtak being absent at vote.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by roll call vote of 7-0.
10:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS – SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (ITEMS 60
THROUGH 66) - (Quasi-judicial proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant
to Resolution No. 2004-667)
60. File No. REZ-24-18 – ORDINANCE NO. 2024-99 (UNAN)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2109 West Spruce 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 RM-18 (residential, multi-family);
providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first
reading was initiated by Clendenin-Miranda on September 12, 2024)
LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Francisco Otero, applicant’s representative, appeared before Council and was
available for questions.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by roll call vote of 7-0.
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61. File No. REZ-24-20 – ORDINANCE NO. 2024-101 (UNAN)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2511 North Howard Avenue, in the City of
Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District
Classification(s) RO (residential office) to PD (planned development, all commercial
neighborhood uses); providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said
ordinance on first reading was initiated by Carlson-Miranda on September 12, 2024)
LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Stephen Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared before Council and was
available for questions.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by roll call vote of 7-0.
62. File No. REZ-24-58 – ORDINANCE NO. 2024-102 (UNAN)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 405 North Armenia Avenue and 2322 West
Gray Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section
1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RM-16 (residential, multi-family) and PD
(planned development) to PD (planned development, residential, single-family,
attached); providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on
first reading was initiated by Hurtak-Clendenin on September 12, 2024)
LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Stephen Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared before Council and was
available for questions.
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Clendenin-Henderson) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by roll call vote of 6-0, with Miranda abstaining.
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63. File No. REZ-24-60 – ORDINANCE NO. 2024-103 (UNAN)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2409 West Fig Street, in the City of Tampa,
Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District
Classification(s) RM-16 (residential, multi-family) to RM-18 (residential, multi-family);
providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first
reading was initiated by Viera-Clendenin on September 12, 2024)
LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Stephen Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared before Council and was
available for questions.
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by roll call vote of 7-0.
64. File No. REZ-24-64 – ORDINANCE NO. 2024-104 (UNAN)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 709 West Park 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 RS-50 (residential, single-family);
providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first
reading was initiated by Miranda-Clendenin on September 12, 2024)
LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Stephen Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared before Council and was
available for questions.
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Carlson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by roll call vote of 7-0.
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65. File No. REZ-24-65 – ORDINANCE NO. 2024-105 (UNAN)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 206 Chippewa 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 RS-50 (residential, single-family);
providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first
reading was initiated by Clendenin-Miranda on September 12, 2024)
LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Stephen Michelini, applicant’s representative, appeared before Council and was
available for questions.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
William Shelhart
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried by
roll call vote of 5-2, with Viera and Hurtak voting no.
66. File No. REZ-24-66 – ORDINANCE NO. 2024-106 (UNAN)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4001 West Carmen 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,
residential, single-family, detached); providing an effective date. (Original motion to
approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Carlson-Miranda on
September 12, 2024)
LaChone Dock, Zoning Supervisor, appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by roll call vote of 7-0.
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10:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 67 THROUGH 68)
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council moves to open 10:30 a.m. public hearings. Motion
carried unanimously with Viera being absent at vote.
67. File No. DA24-8133
Second public hearing relating to the Pinewood Development Agreement between
the City of Tampa and Pinewood BF, LLC, relating to the property located south of
Pinewood Street and north of West Marcum Street, to the west of Dale Mabry
Highway, Tampa, Florida for the development of a public park. (Resolution setting
public hearing adopted on August 22, 2024)(First public hearing held on September 5,
2024)(Continued from September 19, 2024)
Abbye Feeley, Interim Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity
appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Rebecca Johns, Assistant City Attorney, approached and made comments pertaining
to said public hearing.
Tony Mulkey, Director of Parks & Recreation, appeared remotely and made
comments pertaining to said public hearing.
Truett Gardner, and Brian Funk, applicant’s representative, appeared and presented
on said public hearing.
Rebecca Johns, Assistant City Attorney, approached and made comments pertaining
to said public hearing.
Tony Rodriguez, Colonel McGhee, Lieutenant Colonel Neil, 6th Civil Engineer Squadron
(CES), appeared and presented on said public hearing.
Chris Parker, Attorney at Installation Legal Office, approached and made comments
pertaining to said public hearing.
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Stephanie Poynor
Tony Daniels
Resolution approving the Pinewood Development Agreement between the City of
Tampa and Pinewood BF, LLC, relating to the property located South of Pinewood
Street and North of West Marcum Street, to the West of Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa,
Florida, for the development of a public park; authorizing the execution thereof by the
Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Hurtak) That said public hearing be continued to October 17,
2024 at 10:30 a.m. Motion carried with Henderson voting no.
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68. File No. DEO24-8589
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a License and Hold Harmless Agreement between the City of Tampa and Pinewood BF,
LLC for the construction and use of a parking lot on fee simple property owned and
held by the City in the vicinity of 3812 Pinewood Street, Tampa, Florida; providing an
effective date. (Continued from September 19, 2024)
Motion: (Clendenin-Hurtak) That said public hearing be continued to October 17,
2024 at 10:30 a.m. Motion carried with Henderson voting no.
1:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS [INCLUDING REVIEW HEARINGS] - (ITEM 69) - (Quasi-judicial
proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)
69. File No. DE1-24-153-C
Review hearing on petition for review filed by William J. Molloy, applicant of the
underlying decision, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the Zoning
Administrator, DE1-24-153 pertaining to the property located at 5710 Adamo Drive.
(Original motion to schedule said review hearing initiated by Miranda-Viera on July 18,
2024)(Continued from September 5, 2024)
Camaria Pettis-Mackle, Assistant City Attorney, appeared and introduced said review
hearing. Steven Eyster, Urban Planner, appeared and presented on said review
hearing.
William Molloy, applicant, appeared and presented on said review hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously with Henderson being absent at vote.
Motion: (Clendenin-Hurtak) That Council moves to overturn the Zoning
Administrator’s denial of DE1-24-153 for the property located at 5710 East Adamo
Drive. The petitioner provided substantial and competent evidence to meet the
requirements according to City of Tampa Code section 27-60(e)(5) and reduce the
wetland setback to zero (0) feet for the following reasons: as heard testimony from
both the applicant and staff that this has practical negligible impact on the property,
as the wetland is being preserved adhering to the code; further, that it has been
approved by the EPC as well as SWFWMD, and said property is a business, not
residence. Motion carried unanimously by roll call vote of 7-0.
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Ordinances Being Presented For First Reading Consideration (Items 70 through 74)
70. File No. HL24-9126 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance of the
City of Tampa, Florida, approving the naming of the brick plaza and courtyard located
between Old City Hall and the Tampa Municipal Office Building as the “Charlie
Miranda Plaza” in honor of Councilman Charlie Miranda and his almost thirty (30)
years of service to the City of Tampa and its citizens as a member of Tampa City
Council and as a community leader; providing an effective date nunc pro tunc as of
October 3, 2024.
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
unanimously by voice roll call vote of 7-0. (Second reading and adoption to be held
on November 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.)
Motion: (Viera-Henderson) That Executive Order 2024-4, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
71. File No. E2024-8 CH 2
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance of the
City of Tampa, Florida, regarding bidding and certain contracts; amending section 2-
276, City of Tampa Code, to exempt from City Council approval all purchases
requiring an expenditure of less than Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00);
amending section 2-277, City of Tampa Code, to authorize the Director of Purchasing
to administer public improvement contracts estimated to cost less than Two Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00); providing for severability; repealing all ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing an effective date.
John Bennett, Chief of Staff, approached Council and answered questions from
councilmembers.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to January 9, 2025
under Ordinances being presented for first reading consideration. Motion carried
unanimously.
72. File No. E2024-8 CH 2
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance of the
City of Tampa, Florida, amending City of Tampa Code Chapter 2, Article V, Division 3,
Purchases and Contracts, section 2-280 requiring that work orders may not be issued
to a single provider of professional services exceeding $200,000 in the aggregate per
fiscal year without City Council approval and increasing the threshold amount for City
Council approval of work orders from $100,000 to $200,000; providing for repeal of all
ordinances in conflict; providing for severability; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to January 9, 2025
under Ordinances being presented for first reading consideration. Motion carried
unanimously.
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73. File No. E2024-8 CH 2 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance of the
City of Tampa Florida, amending City of Tampa Code, Chapter 2, Article V, Division 3,
Purchases and Contracts, by enacting section 2-286, three bid requirement for
contracts for public improvements or other purchases exceeding $5,000,000;
providing for repeal of all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith;
providing for severability; 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. Motion carried
unanimously. (Second reading and adoption to be held on November 7, 2024 at
10:00 a.m.)
74. File No. E2024-8 CH 2 (Ord. approved on 1st reading; UNAN)
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance of the
City of Tampa, Florida, amending City of Tampa Code Chapter 2, Article V, Division 3,
purchases and contracts, by enacting section 2-287, purchases through use of other
cooperative contracts; providing for repeal of all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict therewith; providing for severability; 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. Motion carried
unanimously. (Second reading and adoption to be held on November 7, 2024 at
10:00 a.m.)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (IF ANY):
STAFF REPORTS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS - (ITEMS 75 THROUGH 83)
75. Administration Update
Dennis Rogero, Chief Financial Officer, approached Council and provided an update on
the City of Tampa’s positive credit ratings.
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76. File No. INF24-8730
Resolution approving a Design-Build Services Agreement with a Guaranteed
Maximum Price for HFC AWTP Master Plan Project - Contract 20-C-00001-GMP04
Qualified Biogas Property Project-Phase 2, Digestion System Expansion between the
City of Tampa and Reliable Tampa Partners, A Wharton-Smith/Garney Joint Venture,
in the amount of $114,107,619; authorizing the Mayor to execute said Agreement on
behalf of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
Eric Weiss, Director of Wastewater, appeared before Council and provided a
presentation on said agenda item.
Brad Baird, Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure; approached Council and answered
questions.
Motion: (Hurtak-Carlson) That Council moves to reconsider said agenda item.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council moves to bring back for approval on October
17, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously
agenda item. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Brad L. Baird, P.E., Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure,
transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
Email from Phyllis Ho-Zuhars, Senior Executive Aide to Chief of Staff, transmitting a
PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
77. File No. E2023-8 CH 11
Staff to report on potential locations for the fire maintenance and supply facility and
addressing staffing issues for next year’s budget for Station 24; further, that the Real
Estate Department to provide a list of city owned properties that are 5 acres or more.
(Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Clendenin on September 21, 2023)(Updated
motion initiated by Viera-Miranda on December 7, 2023)(Continued from February 1,
2024 and August 29, 2024)
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to November 21,
2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously with
Viera absent at vote.
Memorandum from Chief Barbara Tripp, Tampa Fire Rescue, requesting that said
agenda item be continued to November 21, 2024.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously with Viera absent at vote
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78. File No. CM24-9045
Mobility Staff to appear and present documentation, including traffic warrants,
supporting the decision to put a stop light at Franklin and Water Street, and the
proposed traffic light at Dick Greco Plaza; additionally, the Legal Department be
requested to appear with a list of actions Tampa City Council can take to prevent the
installation of these stop lights. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Viera on
September 19, 2024)
Motion: (Carlson-Clendenin) That said agenda item be continued to November 7,
2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously with
Viera absent at vote.
Memorandum from Vik Bhide, Director of Mobility Department, requesting that
said agenda item be continued to a future date.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously with Viera absent at vote.
Memorandum from Vik Bhide, Director of Mobility Department, notifying City
Council that staff will be present to present verbal report.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously with Viera absent at vote.
Email from Phyllis Ho-Zuhars, Senior Executive Aide to Chief of Staff, transmitting a
PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously with Viera absent at vote.
79. File No. CM24-9124
Code Enforcement to present a 5-minute report on monitoring the parking
compliance in Ybor City; further, that Eric Cotton, Development Coordination
Manager, or Abbey Feeley, Deputy Administrator for Development and Economic
Opportunity, to be present to provide an update on the progress of getting parking
lots into compliance. (Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Viera on June 27, 2024)
(Next bi-monthly report to be scheduled for December 5, 2024)
Memorandum from Keith O'Connor, Director of Neighborhood Enhancement, and
Eric Cotton, Development Coordination Manager, requesting that said agenda item
be continued to December 5, 2024.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously with Viera absent at vote
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80. File No. CM24-4303
Abbye Feeley, Deputy Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity, to
appear and report on the Land Development Code Reform Process. (Original motion
initiated by Hurtak-Henderson on March 28, 2024)(Next monthly report to be
provided on November 7, 2024)
Memorandum from Abbye Feeley, Interim Administrator of Development and
Economic Opportunity, notifying City Council that staff will be present to provide a
verbal report.
Motion: (Hurtak-Carlson) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Viera absent at vote.
81. File No. CM24-8549
Legal Department to provide an update on Ordinance No. 2021-33, regarding
apprenticeships, and to provide a status. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Miranda
on August 29, 2024)
Motion: (Viera-Hurtak) That Staff and the Legal Department be requested to come
back with an ordinance that is consistent with state laws on incentives that can be
used in the City of Tampa for contractors regarding apprenticeships; that Brenda
McKenzie, Workforce Partnerships and Special Projects Director, provide briefing on
what the apprenticeship law has done; further that the Contracting Community and
the Union be a part of it and for it to come back on February 20, 2025 under Staff
Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Justin Vaske, Senior Assistant City Attorney, notifying City
Council that staff will be present to provide a verbal report.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
82. File No. CM24-9044
Staff to present an in-person report on the Grand Cathedral and the status of the
violations. (Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Henderson on September 19, 2024)
Memorandum from JC Hudgison, Chief Building Official, requesting that said agenda
item be continued to November 21, 2024.
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That said memorandum, be received and filed. Motion
carried unanimously with Viera absent at vote.
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83. File No. CM24-4507
Legal Department to present a draft ordinance to add a code of conduct to Chapter
26.5 of the Tampa City Code for WMBE and SLBE certified contractors with the City of
Tampa; in addition, that a discussion on parking be included.(Original motion initiated
by Viera-Miranda on April 4, 2024)(Continued from August 1, 2024)
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to December 19,
2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously with
Viera absent at vote.
Memorandum from Carl Brody, Assistant City Attorney, requesting that said agenda
item be continued to December 19, 2024.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously with Viera absent at vote.
WRITTEN STAFF REPORTS (To be received and filed without discussion)
84. File No. CM23-81793
Staff to provide an update on a plan of action on feasibility Areas where there are Low
Income Low Access (LILA) locations including East Tampa and Sulphur Springs, to
include looking at existing and proposed and future developments that could include
grocery stores within these areas. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Hurtak on May
11, 2023)(Continued from October 19, 2023)(Updated motion initiated by Viera-
Henderson on November 2, 2023)(Continued from March 7, 2024)(Rescheduled from
May 16, 2024 on April 18, 2024)(Continued from July 18, 2024)
Memorandum from Javier Marin, Economic Opportunity Director, transmitting a
written report for said agenda item.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously with Viera absent at vote.
85. File No. CM24-5118
Staff to provide a written report on a communications plan for the City’s Workforce
Development Strategy, and release and implementation of the Good Jobs, Great
Careers Collaborative Workforce Ecosystem Plan. (Original motion initiated by Hurtak-
Miranda on May 2, 2024)(Updated motion initiated by Hurtak-Viera on June 27,
2024)(Continued from July 18, 2024)
Memorandum from Brenda McKenzie, Director of Workforce Partnerships & Special
Projects, transmitting a written report for said agenda item.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously with Viera absent at vote.
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86. File No. CM24-7650
Staff to provide a recurring quarterly written report about planned, started and
completed sidewalk construction during that quarter, and the total cost of those
projects. (Original motion initiated by Clendenin-Miranda on July 25, 2024)(Next
Quarterly Written Report scheduled for January 9, 2025)
Memorandum from Vik Bhide, Director of Mobility Department, transmitting a
written report for said agenda item.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously with Viera absent at vote.
87. File No. CM24-8545
Staff to provide a written report with a map of the alcoholic beverage permits and
hours of operation for establishments located on Howard Avenue from Kennedy Blvd.
to Bayshore Blvd. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Viera on August 29, 2024)
Motion: (Carlson-Clendenin) That said agenda item be continued to November 7,
2024 under Written Staff Reports. Motion carried unanimously with Viera absent at
vote.
Memorandum from Abbye Feeley, Interim Administrator of Development and
Economic Opportunity, requesting that said agenda item be continued to November
7, 2024.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously with Viera absent at vote.
INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
88. File No. E2024-48
Motion: (Viera-Hurtak) That Council requested an additional $20,000 in funding to
support adding two additional meetings to the Racial Reconciliation Committee
schedule. Motion carried unanimously.
89. File No. E2024-48
Motion: (Maniscalco-Miranda) That City Council be requested to present a
commendation to Ruth “Mother” Hodges on October 5, 2024; further, that it be
presented off-site during her celebration of life. Motion carried unanimously.
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90. File No. CM24-9317
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That Staff be requested to provide a 5-minute report
to present an overview of the Digital Advertising Services Contract between the City
of Tampa and XpoNet Corporation; overview should include: a comparison of
current state vs future state as it relates to the use of Convention Center digital
assets to produce advertising revenue; a summary of the key components of the
agreement; an estimated range of FY25 annual revenue resulting from the new
agreement and assumptions used in the estimate; and any other pertinent details
staff believes would be helpful on November 7, 2024 under Staff Reports and
Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously.
91. File No. CM24-9358
Motion: (Henderson-Viera) That Staff be requested to provide a 5-minute report to
present the results and recommendations of the Expansion Market Feasibility Study
for the Convention Center performed by Sports & Leisure International, LLC on April
17, 2025 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously
with Viera being absent at vote.
92. File No. CM24-9359
Motion: (Henderson-Hurtak) That Staff be requested to provide an update
regarding the Summer Youth Employment Program in East Tampa on January 9,
2025 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously with
Viera being absent at vote.
93. File No. CM24-9360
Motion: (Henderson-Hurtak) That Staff be requested to review the Community
Benefits Agreement with the Related Group; that it be reviewed as to what else can
be done for the community with funds, including facility and park upgrades for
where the displaced Yellow Jackets currently reside; further; that staff report on
the ideas to be considered as changes to the Community Benefits Agreement; that
staff also provide an update regarding the status of releasing the reverter clause on
the property the county is building, which relates to the African American Arts and
Cultural Center on November 7, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business.
Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent at vote.
94. File No. CM24-9361
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Staff be requested to bring back an
amendment to the sign code; further, for a draft ordinance to be provided for
discussion that would allow large format media with the Central Business District on
a limited basis on December 5, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business.
Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent at vote.
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95. File No. CM24-9362
Motion: (Clendenin-Henderson) That Staff be requested to present a written report
on November 21, 2024 under Written Staff Reports, on potential emergency rules
that would facilitate the restoration, repair and rebuilding of structures on presently
legally non-conforming lots impacted by disaster. Motion carried unanimously with
Viera being absent at vote.
96. File No. E2024-48
Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That Abbye Feeley, Interim Administrator of
Development and Economic Opportunity be requested to include the top ten
waivers granted by the City of Tampa in the Land Development Code update on
December 5, 2024. Motion carried unanimously with Viera being absent at vote.
97. File No. CM24-9363
Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That Staff be requested to present a written report on
November 7, 2024 under Written Staff Reports, on the status of the process of
getting Ybor parking lots into compliance. Motion carried unanimously with Viera
being absent at vote.
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS:
98. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the speaker sign-in sheets and cards presented
by Chair Maniscalco, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
FINAL ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Chair Maniscalco
adjourned said meeting at 3:56 p.m. on this the 3rd day of October, 2024.
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Agenda
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Regular
Thursday, October 3, 2024
9:00 AM
REGULAR 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 (“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 http://tampagov.net/ADARequest.
Shirley Foxx-Knowles, CMC
City Clerk
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – GUIDO MANISCALCO, CHAIR
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Adoption of Minutes
• (Minutes of the regular session held on September 19, 2024.)
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA:
COMMENDATIONS AND\OR PRESENTATIONS:
1. File No. E2024-15
Presentation of Commendation to the Police Officer of the Month.
Memorandum from Chief Lee Bercaw, Tampa Police Department, requesting that
said agenda item be continued. (To be R/F)
2. File No. E2024-15
Presentation of Commendation to the ATU Local 1464 Employee of the Month
3. File No. CM24-9040
Darrell Butler, the Racial Reconciliation Committee facilitator, to join virtually for a 10-
minute briefing regarding the upcoming Racial Reconciliation Committee meetings.
(Original motion initiated by Viera-Henderson on September 20, 2024)
4. File No. CM24-8851
Small Business Administration to present a 5-minute presentation, regarding the SBA
Disaster Loan program for those impacted by Hurricane Debby, with the deadline for
applications for physical damage being October 9, 2024. (Original motion initiated by
Clendenin-Miranda on September 12, 2024)
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HEARINGS – PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN TO SPEAKERS WISHING TO ADDRESS ITEMS ON THE
AGENDA.)
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participate in this public meeting by using what is referred to by State of Florida statutes and rules
as “communications media technology” (“CMT”).
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contacted with additional instructions on how to participate live through the use of CMT.
Registration for speaking remotely must be requested at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
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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.
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for assistance.
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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.
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CityClerkStaff@tampagov.net.
REQUESTS BY THE PUBLIC FOR RECONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
COMMITTEE REPORTS\CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 5 THROUGH 56):
Public Safety Committee (Items 5 through 10)
Luis Viera, Chair
Charlie Miranda, Vice-Chair
Alan Clendenin, Alternate
5. File No. PS24-8747
Resolution approving a new Schedule A to an agreement between the City of Tampa
and LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL Inc. for an extension of the provision of Accurint Law
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Enforcement Plus Software License Services, as a sole source purchase, in the
estimated amount of $21,840 for use by the Tampa Police Department/2023 Urban
Area Security Initiative (UASI); authorizing the Mayor to execute the Schedule A;
providing an effective date.
6. File No. PS24-8828
Resolution accepting the Instrument of Donation of assorted fishing rods, estimated
value of $1,500, from Walmart Inc. for use by the Tampa Police Department
Community Engagement Office; authorizing execution by the Mayor of the City of
Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
7. File No. PS24-8830
Resolution approving a Combined Operational Assistance and Voluntary Cooperation
Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Tampa Police Department and the City of
Orlando Police Department; authorizing execution of the agreement by the Mayor of
the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk.
8. File No. PS24-8850
Resolution approving a Combined Operational Assistance and Voluntary Cooperation
Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Tampa Police Department and the Orange
County Sheriff's Office; authorizing execution of the agreement by the Mayor of the
City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
9. File No. PS24-9030
Resolution approving the "sole source" proposal of International Association of
Certified ISAOS, Inc./Florida ISAO for Annual Florida Information Sharing and Analysis
Cybersecurity Services (ISAO) in the estimated amount of $115,000 for use by the
Tampa Police Department through the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI),
administered by the Tampa Police Department for the entire Tampa Bay Area;
authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials
or services; providing an effective date.
10. File No. PS24-9110
Resolution approving a sole source Master Subscription Agreement and Order Form
between the City of Tampa and Secure Passage, Inc. f/k/a Digital Sandbox, Inc. for the
purchase of Constellation Safety and Security Subscription Services in the estimated
amount of $74,387.50 for use by Region 4 of the Urban Area Security Initiative as
administered by the Tampa Police Department for the entire Tampa Bay Area;
authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement and order form; providing an
effective date.
Neighborhood and Community Affairs Committee (Items 11 through 27)
Gwendolyn Henderson, Chair
Lynn Hurtak, Vice-Chair
Bill Carlson, Alternate
11. File No. NCA24-8750
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
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corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 6228 S Kelly Rd, (2) 7109 N
18th St, and (3) 4606 N 29th St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and
exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and
effect of a lien; providing an effective date.
12. File No. NCA24-8874 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 13)
Resolution approving Contract Change Order 2 adding $80,000 to the Contract
between the City of Tampa and R. M. Halt & Associates, Inc. dba Cadstruct Corp. for
Contract 20-C-00023, construction of Kid Mason Community Center Renovation;
authorizing execution of said Change Order by the Mayor of the City of Tampa;
providing an effective date.
13. File No. NCA24-8873 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 12)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2024; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $80,000 from the P & R Electrical Upgrades & Repair project to the
Kid Mason Community Center Renovation Project within the Community Investment
Tax (CIT) Capital Project Funds as set forth below; providing an effective date.
14. File No. NCA24-8875
Resolution approving a contract between the City of Tampa, Florida, and School
Board of Pasco County to approve a facility use agreement to rent Julian B. Lane
Riverfront Park event room for the Wendell Krinn Technical High School Prom to be
held Friday, April 11, 2025, in the amount of three thousand, eight hundred dollars
($3,800); authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa;
providing an effective date.
Memorandum from Carl Brody, Assistant City Attorney, requesting that said agenda
item be withdrawn. (To be R/F)
15. File No. NCA24-8876
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 3703 N 55th St, (2) 106 E
Floribraska Ave, and (3) 2710 E 12th Ave; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution
and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and
effect of a lien; providing an effective date.
16. File No. NCA24-8877
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 1102 E Annie St, (2) 3027
W Helen Ave, and (3) 6502 N 31st St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution
and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and
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effect of a lien; providing an effective date.
17. File No. NCA24-8878
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 3506 E 8th Ave, (2) 1805 E
Sligh Ave, and (3) 2923 W Elrod Ave; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and
exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and
effect of a lien; providing an effective date.
18. File No. NCA24-8895
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 2716 E 12th Ave, and (2)
6710 S Gabrielle St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and exhibit to be
recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a lien;
providing an effective date.
19. File No. NCA24-8896
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 1008 W Cypress St, (2)
1508 E Annie St, and (3) 4107 N 30th St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution
and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and
effect of a lien; providing an effective date.
20. File No. NCA24-8898
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 3616 N 25th St, (2) 3621 N
55th St, and (3) 6403 N 36th St; authorizing a certified copy of this resolution and
exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and
effect of a lien; providing an effective date.
21. File No. NCA24-8899
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 2825 W Shelton Ave, (2)
11323 N Rome Ave, and (3) 3315 W Grace St; authorizing a certified copy of this
resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having
the force and effect of a lien; providing an effective date.
22. File No. NCA24-8900
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Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 1526 W Arch St, (2) 4805 N
10th St, and (3) 4607 W Ballast Point Blvd; authorizing a certified copy of this
resolution and exhibit to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having
the force and effect of a lien; providing an effective date.
23. File No. E2024-8 CH 28
Special Events Permit: Water Street Tampa Season Spectacular- Water St. between
Cumberland Ave. & Channelside Dr., Ellamae Ct, Raybon CT.- November 15, 2024
24. File No. E2024-8 CH 28
Special Events Permit: BBQ Love Fest-Harrison St. from Orange Ave. to Central Ave.-
November 16, 2024
25. File No. E2024-8 CH 28
Special Events Permit: Ybor Tree Lighting- 7th Ave. between 15th St. & 17th St., 16th
St.- November 20, 2024
26. File No. E2024-8 CH 28
Special Events Permit: Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble Race- Bayshore Blvd. between
Howard Ave. & Platt St. Bridge, Channelside Dr.- November 28, 2024
27. File No. E2024-8 CH 28
Special Events Permit: Water Street Tampa Holiday Promenade- Water St. between
Cumberland Ave. & Channelside Dr., Ellamae Ct, Raybon Ct.- December 12, 2024
Infrastructure Committee (Items 28 through 35)
Lynn Hurtak, Chair
Bill Carlson, Vice-Chair
Charlie Miranda, Alternate
28. File No. INF24-8574 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 29)
Resolution authorizing an Agreement for Consultant Services in the amount of
1,543,719 between the City of Tampa and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. in
connection with Contract 23-D-00015 Facility Master Plan – Water Department;
authorizing the Mayor of the City of Tampa to execute same; providing an effective
date.
29. File No. INF24-8722 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 28)
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2025; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $1,543,719 for the Water Facility Master Plan for use by the Water
Department within the Water Operations Fund; providing an effective date.
30. File No. INF24-8729
Resolution approving a joint funding agreement for water resource investigations
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between the U.S. Department of Interior U.S. Geological Survey and the City of
Tampa, in connection with a water data collection program; authorizing payment of
eighty-seven thousand and three hundred dollars ($87,300) to the U.S. Department of
Interior U.S. Geological Survey; authorizing the Mayor to execute said joint funding
agreement; providing an effective date.
31. File No. INF24-8829
Resolution approving the bid of Carrier Corporation for the furnishing of Annual Boiler
Rental for the Wastewater Treatment Plant (Bid Discount) (Re-Bid) in the estimated
amount of $802,860 for use by the Wastewater Department; authorizing the Director
of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an
effective date.
32. File No. INF24-8894
Resolution authorizing an Amendment to the Agreement for Design-Build Initial
Services between the City of Tampa and Phinazee Construction & Consulting Services,
Inc. regarding Contract 22-C-00029-ISA01 Salcines Park Improvements Design-Build in
the amount of $45,800; authorizing the Mayor to execute said Amendment on behalf
of the City of Tampa; providing funding thereof; and providing an effective date.
33. File No. INF24-9020
Resolution approving Work Order 02, under Contract 22-D-38902, in the amount of
$177,550 to Placemaker Design Studio, LLC for professional services in connection
with Hubert Avenue Park Design Services; authorizing issuance of said Work Order by
the Contract Administration Department; providing an effective date.
34. File No. INF24-9021
Resolution authorizing Change Order 1 Final to GMP to Contract 21-C-00030 Tampa
Fire Rescue Tower Design-Build, between the City of Tampa and R.M. Halt &
Associates, Inc. dba Cadstruct, a decrease of $281,025.62 and final payment in the
amount of $5,000; authorizing execution of said Change Order by the Mayor of the
City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
35. File No. INF24-9029
Resolution authorizing an Amendment to the Agreement between the City of Tampa
and Allstate Construction, Inc. regarding Contract 22-C-00025-ISA01 Gandy and
Palonis Park Improvements - Design-Build in the amount of $292,198.56; authorizing
the Mayor to execute said amendment on behalf of the City of Tampa; providing for
funding thereof; and providing an effective date.
Finance Committee (Items 36 through 41)
Charlie Miranda, Chair
Luis Viera, Vice-Chair
Gwendolyn Henderson, Alternate
36. File No. F24-8743
Resolution approving a purchase for Citywide Equipment Transition under the State
of Texas Region 4 Education Service Center Contract No. R200803 as lead agency
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through the National Governmental Purchasing Alliance Company dba Omnia
Partners, Public Sector from Alba Business Solutions LLC in the estimated amount of
$318,065.40 for use by the Technology and Innovation Department; authorizing the
Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services;
providing an effective date.
37. File No. F24-8841
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2025; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $774 within the Non-Ad Valorem Assessment - Westshore Fund;
providing an effective date.
38. File No. F24-8881
Resolution authorizing a compromise settlement in the amount of One Hundred
Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($115,000.00) of the lawsuit Jose Hernandez-Tejeda v. City
of Tampa¸ Case No. 23-CA-009127, in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida; and
providing an Effective Date.
Memorandum from Andrea Zelman, City Attorney and Toyin Aina-Hargrett, Senior
Assistant City Attorney, transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
(To be R/F)
39. File No. F24-9033
Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the Fiscal
Year ending September 30, 2025; approving the transfer, reallocation, and/or
appropriation of $13,980,074 for various departments within the General Fund,
Parking Capital Projects Fund and Local Option Gas Tax Capital Projects Fund for Fiscal
Year 2025 expenditures; providing an effective date.
40. File No. B2024-6
Christine Glover, Director of Internal Audit, transmitting audit report Tampa Fire
Rescue - Training Division dated September 5, 2024 (To be R/F)
41. File No. B2024-6
Christine Glover, Director of Internal Audit, transmitting audit report Purchasing
Department - Job Order Contracting, dated September 5, 2024 (To be R/F)
Memorandum from John Bennett, Chief of Staff, requesting that said agenda item
be pulled from consent, in order to briefly share updated information. (To be R/F)
Development and Economic Opportunity Committee (Items 42 through 53)
Bill Carlson, Chair
Alan Clendenin, Vice-Chair
Luis Viera, Alternate
42. File No. DEO24-8128
Resolution approving an Agreement between the City of Tampa and Hillsborough
County Habitat for Humanity Community Housing Development Organization, Inc., a
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Florida not for profit corporation under the Home Investment Partnerships program
of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; providing funds not to
exceed $484,000.00 to construct and sell single family homes for low-to-moderate
income households; authorizing the Mayor to execute same; providing an effective
date.
43. File No. DEO24-8725
Resolution approving the acceptance of a Grant of Sidewalk Easement from Ybor
Marti, LLC, to the City of Tampa for the purpose of installing, constructing,
maintaining, operating, repairing and/or replacing sidewalk improvements in the
vicinity of 1205 East 8th Avenue, Tampa, Florida; Providing an effective date.
44. File No. DEO24-8737
Resolution authorizing Execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of a
Third Amendment to Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids Grant Agreement
between the City of Tampa and the Housing Authority of the City of Tampa; making
available up to $212,211 of additional funding during the 2025 fiscal year for the
provision of services in support of persons with Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome (AIDS) or related diseases together with their families, for a total of
$955,611 during FY2025, and $2,564,839.16 over the 3-year agreement term;
providing an effective day.
45. File No. DEO24-8892
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Partial Release of Dedicated Easements, Indemnity Agreement and Bill of Sale,
discontinuing and abandoning any claim to certain utility easements encumbering the
real property located at 4213 W. Virginia Avenue in Tampa, Florida, and transferring
ownership of certain wastewater facilities that are no longer active or needed;
providing an effective date.
46. File No. DEO24-9018
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Grant Easement from the City of Tampa in favor of Peoples Gas System, Inc., for a
perpetual easement with the right of ingress and egress for the purpose of placing
underground gas facilities at 6601 South Manhattan Avenue, Tampa, Florida;
Providing an effective date.
47. File No. DEO24-9019
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Release of Water Easement renouncing, discontinuing and abandoning any interest
in and to that easement that encumbers the real property located at 6111 Johns Road
in Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.
48. File No. DEO24-9022
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a partial Release of Reserved Easements renouncing, discontinuing and abandoning
any interest in and to a portion of the drainage and utility easement reserved by
Vacating Ordinance No. 7842-A that encumbers the real property located at 4625 El
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Prado Boulevard in Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.
49. File No. DEO24-9025
Resolution of the City of Tampa approving a CDBG Funds Agreement for public
services between the City of Tampa and Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg,
Inc. for the provision of services under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development Community Development Block Grant program within the CDBG
national objectives in the amount of $100,000.00; authorizing execution by the Mayor
and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
50. File No. DEO24-9026
Resolution of the City of Tampa approving a CDBG Funds Agreement for public
services between the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County School Readiness
Coalition, Inc. D/B/A Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County for the provision
of services under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Development Block Grant program within the CDBG national objectives in
the amount of $125,000.00; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by
the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
51. File No. DEO24-9027
Resolution of the City of Tampa approving a CDBG Funds Agreement for public
services between the City of Tampa and Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. for the
provision of services under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Development Block Grant program within the CDBG national objectives in
the amount of $100,000.00; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by
the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
52. File No. DEO24-9028
Resolution of the City of Tampa approving a CDBG Funds Agreement for public
services between the City of Tampa and Metropolitan Ministries, Inc. for the provision
of services under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Community Development Block Grant program within the CDBG national objectives in
the amount of $117,706.00; authorizing execution by the Mayor and attestation by
the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
53. File No. DEO24-9032
Resolution approving a services agreement between the City of Tampa and Bay Area
Legal Services, Inc. for a term through September 30, 2025, for the purpose of
providing funding in the amount up to $75,000 for Bay Area Legal Services, Inc. to
provide legal advice, counsel and representation to Tampa residents relating to
evictions and landlord-tenant complaints; Authorizing the execution thereof by the
Mayor of the City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; Providing an effective
date.
Mobility and Asset Management Committee (Items 54 through 56)
Alan Clendenin, Chair
Gwendolyn Henderson, Vice-Chair
Lynn Hurtak, Alternate
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54. File No. MAM24-8562
Resolution approving the bid of Blacklidge Emulsions, Inc. for the furnishing of
Bituminous Materials (Prime and Tack Coats) Rebid, Division III Only, in the estimated
amount of $312,000 for use by the Mobility Department; authorizing the Director of
Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an
effective date.
55. File No. MAM24-8833
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and J.E.B.
Management Inc. dba Good Neighbor Fence Company, without a price escalation, for
the furnishing of Fence Replacement, Repair, and Installation for Retention Ponds
(Sheltered Market Solicitation) in the estimated amount of $240,000 for use by the
Mobility Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said
property, supplies, material or services; providing an effective date.
56. File No. MAM24-8834
Resolution approving the Renewal of an Award between the City of Tampa and
Diversicon WFF, LLC dba West Florida Fence, without a Price Escalation, for the
furnishing of Fence Replacement, Repair and Installation Services for the Mobility
Department (Re-bid) in the estimated amount of $300,000 for use by the Mobility
Department; providing an effective date.
ITEMS BEING SET FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS BY COUNCIL CONSENT - (ITEMS 57 THROUGH 58):
57. File No. PH24-8893
Resolution scheduling a public hearing on November 14, 2024 at 5:01 p.m., or soon
thereafter, in City Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL
33602, by the City Council of the City of Tampa for consideration of a Special
Magistrate proceeding pursuant to Section 70.51, Florida Statutes, with respect to a
mediated settlement for the property located at 2713 Bayshore Boulevard; Providing
for notice; Providing an effective date.
58. File No. PH24-9034
Resolution setting a public hearing on December 5, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., or soon
thereafter, in City Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL
33602, to consider a lease agreement between the City of Tampa, as landlord or
lessor, and Tampa Park Apartments, Incorporated, as tenant or lessee, affecting a
portion of Tampa Park Plaza Playground, a dedicated City Park, with a street address
of 1314 Scott Street, for a period of twenty-five (25) years; providing an effective
date.
10:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS – SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (ITEMS 59)
(Non-Quasi-Judicial proceedings)
59. File No. TA/CPA24-02 (UNAN; Henderson absent)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
amending the Tampa Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Element, Future Land Use
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Map, for the property located at 2301, 2303, 2307 and 2315 North Florida Avenue,
204 and 206 East Amelia Avenue and 205, 207 and 209 East Columbus Drive, from
Community Commercial-35 (CC-35) and Residential-35 (R-35) to Urban Mixed Use-60
(UMU-60) and Community Mixed Use-35 (CMU-35); providing for repeal of all
ordinances in conflict; providing for severability; providing an effective date. (Original
motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Miranda-Clendenin
on September 12, 2024)
10:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS – SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (ITEMS 60
THROUGH 66) - (Quasi-judicial proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying
pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)
60. File No. REZ-24-18 (UNAN; Henderson absent)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2109 West Spruce 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 RM-18 (residential, multi-family);
providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first
reading was initiated by Clendenin-Miranda on September 12, 2024)
61. File No. REZ-24-20 (UNAN; Hurtak absent at vote; Henderson absent)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2511 North Howard Avenue, in the City of
Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District
Classification(s) RO (residential office) to PD (planned development, all commercial
neighborhood uses); providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said
ordinance on first reading was initiated by Carlson-Miranda on September 12, 2024)
62. File No. REZ-24-58 (UNAN; Miranda abstain; Henderson absent)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 405 North Armenia Avenue and 2322 West
Gray Street, in the City of Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section
1, from Zoning District Classification(s) RM-16 (residential, multi-family) and PD
(planned development) to PD (planned development, residential, single-family,
attached); providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on
first reading was initiated by Hurtak-Clendenin on September 12, 2024)
63. File No. REZ-24-60 (UNAN; Henderson absent)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 2409 West Fig Street, in the City of Tampa,
Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District
Classification(s) RM-16 (residential, multi-family) to RM-18 (residential, multi-family);
providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first
reading was initiated by Viera-Clendenin on September 12, 2024)
64. File No. REZ-24-64 (UNAN; Henderson absent)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 709 West Park Avenue, in the City of
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Tampa, Florida, and more particularly described in Section 1, from Zoning District
Classification(s) RS-60 (residential, single-family) to RS-50 (residential, single-family);
providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first
reading was initiated by Miranda-Clendenin on September 12, 2024)
65. File No. REZ-24-65 (Viera & Hurtak no; Henderson absent)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 206 Chippewa 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 RS-50 (residential, single-family);
providing an effective date. (Original motion to approve said ordinance on first
reading was initiated by Clendenin-Miranda on September 12, 2024)
66. File No. REZ-24-66 (UNAN; Henderson absent)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An ordinance
rezoning property in the general vicinity of 4001 West Carmen 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,
residential, single-family, detached); providing an effective date. (Original motion to
approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Carlson-Miranda on
September 12, 2024)
10:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 67 THROUGH 68)
67. File No. DA24-8133
Second public hearing relating to the Pinewood Development Agreement between
the City of Tampa and Pinewood BF, LLC, relating to the property located south of
Pinewood Street and north of West Marcum Street, to the west of Dale Mabry
Highway, Tampa, Florida for the development of a public park. (Resolution setting
public hearing adopted on August 22, 2024)(First public hearing held on September
5, 2024)(Continued from September 19, 2024)
Resolution approving the Pinewood Development Agreement between the City of
Tampa and Pinewood BF, LLC, relating to the property located South of Pinewood
Street and North of West Marcum Street, to the West of Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa,
Florida, for the development of a public park; authorizing the execution thereof by the
Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
68. File No. DEO24-8589
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a License and Hold Harmless Agreement between the City of Tampa and Pinewood BF,
LLC for the construction and use of a parking lot on fee simple property owned and
held by the City in the vicinity of 3812 Pinewood Street, Tampa, Florida; providing an
effective date. (Continued from September 19, 2024)
1:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS [INCLUDING REVIEW HEARINGS] - (ITEM 69) - (Quasi-judicial
proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)
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69. File No. DE1-24-153-C
Review hearing on petition for review filed by William J. Molloy, applicant of the
underlying decision, requesting a review hearing regarding a decision of the Zoning
Administrator, DE1-24-153 pertaining to the property located at 5710 Adamo Drive.
(Original motion to schedule said review hearing initiated by Miranda-Viera on July 18,
2024)(Continued from September 5, 2024)
Ordinances Being Presented For First Reading Consideration (Items 70 through 74)
70. File No. HL24-9126
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance of the
City of Tampa, Florida, approving the naming of the brick plaza and courtyard located
between Old City Hall and the Tampa Municipal Office Building as the “Charlie
Miranda Plaza” in honor of Councilman Charlie Miranda and his almost thirty (30)
years of service to the City of Tampa and its citizens as a member of Tampa City
Council and as a community leader; providing an effective date nunc pro tunc as of
October 3, 2024.
71. File No. E2024-8 CH 2
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance of the
City of Tampa, Florida, regarding bidding and certain contracts; amending section 2-
276, City of Tampa Code, to exempt from City Council approval all purchases
requiring an expenditure of less than Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00);
amending section 2-277, City of Tampa Code, to authorize the Director of Purchasing
to administer public improvement contracts estimated to cost less than Two Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00); providing for severability; repealing all ordinances in
conflict herewith; providing an effective date.
72. File No. E2024-8 CH 2
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance of the
City of Tampa, Florida, amending City of Tampa Code Chapter 2, Article V, Division 3,
Purchases and Contracts, section 2-280 requiring that work orders may not be issued
to a single provider of professional services exceeding $200,000 in the aggregate per
fiscal year without City Council approval and increasing the threshold amount for City
Council approval of work orders from $100,000 to $200,000; providing for repeal of all
ordinances in conflict; providing for severability; providing an effective date.
73. File No. E2024-8 CH 2
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance of the
City of Tampa Florida, amending City of Tampa Code, Chapter 2, Article V, Division 3,
Purchases and Contracts, by enacting section 2-286, three bid requirement for
contracts for public improvements or other purchases exceeding $5,000,000;
providing for repeal of all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith;
providing for severability; providing an effective date.
74. File No. E2024-8 CH 2
(Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration) - An Ordinance of the
City of Tampa, Florida, amending City of Tampa Code Chapter 2, Article V, Division 3,
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purchases and contracts, by enacting section 2-287, purchases through use of other
cooperative contracts; providing for repeal of all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict therewith; providing for severability; providing an effective date.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (IF ANY):
STAFF REPORTS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS - (ITEMS 75 THROUGH 83) - (UP TO FIVE [5] MINUTES
PER AGENDA ITEM)
75. Administration Update
76. File No. INF24-8730 (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant
to a motion made by Council.)
Resolution approving a Design-Build Services Agreement with a Guaranteed
Maximum Price for HFC AWTP Master Plan Project - Contract 20-C-00001-GMP04
Qualified Biogas Property Project-Phase 2, Digestion System Expansion between the
City of Tampa and Reliable Tampa Partners, A Wharton-Smith/Garney Joint Venture,
in the amount of $114,107,619; authorizing the Mayor to execute said Agreement on
behalf of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
Memorandum from Brad L. Baird, P.E., Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure,
transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
Email from Phyllis Ho-Zuhars, Senior Executive Aide to Chief of Staff, transmitting a
PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
77. File No. E2023-8 CH 11
Staff to report on potential locations for the fire maintenance and supply facility and
addressing staffing issues for next year’s budget for Station 24; further, that the Real
Estate Department to provide a list of city owned properties that are 5 acres or more.
(Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Clendenin on September 21, 2023)(Updated
motion initiated by Viera-Miranda on December 7, 2023)(Continued from February 1,
2024 and August 29, 2024)
Memorandum from Chief Barbara Tripp, Tampa Fire Rescue, requesting that said
agenda item be continued to November 21, 2024. (To be R/F)
78. File No. CM24-9045
Mobility Staff to appear and present documentation, including traffic warrants,
supporting the decision to put a stop light at Franklin and Water Street, and the
proposed traffic light at Dick Greco Plaza; additionally, the Legal Department be
requested to appear with a list of actions Tampa City Council can take to prevent the
installation of these stop lights. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Viera on
September 19, 2024)
Memorandum from Vik Bhide, Director of Mobility Department, requesting that
said agenda item be continued to a future date. (To be R/F)
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Memorandum from Vik Bhide, Director of Mobility Department, notifying City
Council that staff will be present to present verbal report. (To be R/F)
Email from Phyllis Ho-Zuhars, Senior Executive Aide to Chief of Staff, transmitting a
PowerPoint presentation for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
79. File No. CM24-9124
Code Enforcement to present a 5-minute report on monitoring the parking
compliance in Ybor City; further, that Eric Cotton, Development Coordination
Manager, or Abbey Feeley, Deputy Administrator for Development and Economic
Opportunity, to be present to provide an update on the progress of getting parking
lots into compliance. (Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Viera on June 27, 2024)
(Next bi-monthly report to be scheduled for December 5, 2024)
Memorandum from Keith O'Connor, Director of Neighborhood Enhancement, and
Eric Cotton, Development Coordination Manager, requesting that said agenda item
be continued to December 5, 2024. (To be R/F)
80. File No. CM24-4303
Abbye Feeley, Deputy Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity, to
appear and report on the Land Development Code Reform Process. (Original motion
initiated by Hurtak-Henderson on March 28, 2024)(Next monthly report to be
provided on November 7, 2024)
Memorandum from Abbye Feeley, Interim Administrator of Development and
Economic Opportunity, notifying City Council that staff will be present to provide a
verbal report. (To be R/F)
81. File No. CM24-8549
Legal Department to provide an update on Ordinance No. 2021-33, regarding
apprenticeships, and to provide a status. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Miranda
on August 29, 2024)
Memorandum from Justin Vaske, Senior Assistant City Attorney, notifying City
Council that staff will be present to provide a verbal report. (To be R/F)
82. File No. CM24-9044
Staff to present an in-person report on the Grand Cathedral and the status of the
violations. (Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Henderson on September 19, 2024)
Memorandum from JC Hudgison, Chief Building Official, requesting that said agenda
item be continued to November 21, 2024. (To be R/F)
83. File No. CM24-4507
Legal Department to present a draft ordinance to add a code of conduct to Chapter
26.5 of the Tampa City Code for WMBE and SLBE certified contractors with the City of
Tampa; in addition, that a discussion on parking be included. (Original motion initiated
by Viera-Miranda on April 4, 2024)(Continued from August 1, 2024)
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Memorandum from Carl Brody, Assistant City Attorney, requesting that said agenda
item be continued to December 19, 2024. (To be R/F)
WRITTEN STAFF REPORTS (To be received and filed without discussion)
84. File No. CM23-81793
Staff to provide an update on a plan of action on feasibility Areas where there are Low
Income Low Access (LILA) locations including East Tampa and Sulphur Springs, to
include looking at existing and proposed and future developments that could include
grocery stores within these areas. (Original motion initiated by Viera-Hurtak on May
11, 2023)(Continued from October 19, 2023)(Updated motion initiated by Viera-
Henderson on November 2, 2023)(Continued from March 7, 2024)(Rescheduled from
May 16, 2024 on April 18, 2024)(Continued from July 18, 2024)
Memorandum from Javier Marin, Economic Opportunity Director, transmitting a
written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
85. File No. CM24-5118
Staff to provide a written report on a communications plan for the City’s Workforce
Development Strategy, and release and implementation of the Good Jobs, Great
Careers Collaborative Workforce Ecosystem Plan. (Original motion initiated by Hurtak-
Miranda on May 2, 2024)(Updated motion initiated by Hurtak-Viera on June 27,
2024)(Continued from July 18, 2024)
Memorandum from Brenda McKenzie, Director of Workforce Partnerships & Special
Projects, transmitting a written report for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
86. File No. CM24-7650
Staff to provide a recurring quarterly written report about planned, started and
completed sidewalk construction during that quarter, and the total cost of those
projects. (Original motion initiated by Clendenin-Miranda on July 25, 2024)(Next
Quarterly Written Report scheduled for January 9, 2025)
Memorandum from Vik Bhide, Director of Mobility Department, transmitting a
written report for said agenda item. (To be R/R)
87. File No. CM24-8545
Staff to provide a written report with a map of the alcoholic beverage permits and
hours of operation for establishments located on Howard Avenue from Kennedy Blvd.
to Bayshore Blvd. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Viera on August 29, 2024)
Memorandum from Abbye Feeley, Interim Administrator of Development and
Economic Opportunity, requesting that said agenda item be continued to November
7, 2024. (To be R/F)
INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS:
FINAL 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
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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:
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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:
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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.
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Copy the link below to use their trip planner for the best route from your location. Bike racks are
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DEPARTMENTAL CONTACTS FOR ASSISTANCE
Scheduling procedures: Office of the City Clerk
E-Mail: cityclerkstaff@tampagov.net
Phone: 813-274-8397
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Fax: 813-274-8306
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or Zoning Categories: Phone: 813-274-3100 – (Select Option 2)
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Phone: 813-274-3100 – (Select Option 2)
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Phone: 813-272-5940
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