Council Regular
Regular MeetingTampa, FL · October 17, 2024
Minutes
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Regular
Thursday, October 17, 2024
9:00 AM
PROPOSED REGULAR ACTION MINUTES
TAMPA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor Tampa, FL 33602
TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602
The City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida convened in a regular session at 9:07 a.m. on this the
17th day of October, 2024 with Chair Guido Maniscalco, calling the meeting to order. Members
present upon roll call were: Carlson, Hurtak, Clendenin, Henderson, Viera, Miranda, and Maniscalco,
constituting a quorum.
Invocation provided by Pastor Alan M. Harris, Beulah Baptist Institutional Church
Martin Shelby, Council Attorney, was in attendance.
The minutes were recorded and prepared by Suling Lucas, Deputy City Clerk, recording secretary for
these proceedings.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council moves to accept and approve the minutes from the
meeting of October 3, 2024, regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: (Viera-Hurtak) That staff be allowed to provide an update on the recent hurricane in
place of ceremonials and/or presentations. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: (Clendenin-Hurtak) That agenda items 39 and 40 be pulled for discussion under Staff
Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA:
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That Council approves the agenda and the addendum to the
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agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
CEREMONIALS AND\OR PRESENTATIONS:
1. File No. CM24-8159
Presentation of commendation to Harry Hedges, who recently retired from the AHAC
Board. (Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Miranda on August 8, 2024)
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said commendation be continued to a future date to
be determined. Motion carried unanimously.
2. File No. CM24-8407
Kristin Tomasello be requested to provide a 5-minute presentation regarding her
foundations work with the Children’s Project and the Night to Remember prom.
(Original motion initiated by Maniscalco-Henderson on August 22, 2024)
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said presentation be continued to a future date to
be determined. Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
The following individuals appeared before Council to make public comment:
Michael Randolph (remote)
Shawn Wilson
Connie Burton
Elizabeth Dinwiddie Arcadio
Kevin Leiovas / Angelina Archela
Carroll Ann Bennett
Stephanie Poynor
Megan Putzig
Brian Quinn
Paula Mackley
Yvonne Ferrelli (submitted document)
Tina Adams
David Adams
Ryan Hayes
Garrett Kulcqycki
Steve Michelini
Ken Wise
Debra Coleman
Milton Esponza
Robin Lockett
Tony Daniels (Mentesnot)
Maegen Luka
COMMITTEE REPORTS\CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 3 THROUGH 46):
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Public Safety Committee (Items 3 through 12)
Luis Viera, Chair
Charlie Miranda, Vice-Chair
Alan Clendenin, Alternate
3. File No. PS24-9031 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 4) – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-928
Resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $950,074 from
the United States Department of Homeland Security FY2024 Port Security Grant
Program (No. EMW-2024-PU-05021); authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of
the City of Tampa and providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
4. File No. PS24-9304 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 3) – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-929
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 $1,266,765 within the Fire Grants Fund and the General Fund for use
by the Tampa Fire Rescue for the FY2024 Port Security Grant Program from the FEMA
Grant Programs Directorate; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
5. File No. PS24-9037 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 6) – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-930
Resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement between Hillsborough County and the
City of Tampa and acceptance of a sub-grant in the amount of $43,909.18 as provided
by the Florida Department of Health for improving and expanding pre-hospital
emergency medical services; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of
Tampa and providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
6. File No. PS24-9309 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 5) – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-931
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 $43,909.18 within the Fire Advance Payment Grants - EMS Fund for
use by Tampa Fire Rescue for a 2024 Hillsborough County EMS sub-grant from the
Florida Department of Health; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
7. File No. PS24-9123 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 8) – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-932
Resolution approving a Grant Agreement (No. FM924) between State of Florida
Department of Financial Services and the City of Tampa in the amount of $290,000 for
the purchase of a Rescue/Marine Unit vehicle; authorizing execution thereof by the
Mayor of the City of Tampa and providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
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8. File No. PS24-9306 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 7) – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-933
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 $456,178 within the Fire Grants Fund and Fleet CIT Program #6 Fund
for use by Tampa Fire Rescue for the 2025 Florida Fire Marshal State Grant-
Rescue/Marine Unit from The State of Florida Fire Marshal Division; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
9. File No. PS24-9159 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 10) – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-934
Resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds for the Tampa Police Department
Public Safety Technology Grant performance period 03/09/2024 to 03/31/2026 in the
amount of $750,000 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of
Community Oriented Policing Services; execution of agreement by the Mayor of the
City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
10. File No. PS24-9297 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 9) – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-935
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 $750,000 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police
Department for the FY24 COPS Technology and Equipment Program from the Office of
Community Oriented Policing Services; Providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
11. File No. PS24-9160 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 12) – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-936
Resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds for the Promoting Equity and
Safety for Vulnerable Populations Grant performance period 10/01/2024 to
12/31/2027 in the amount of $150,000 from the United States Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs; execution of agreement by the Mayor of the City of Tampa
and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
12. File No. PS24-9298 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 11) – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-937
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 $150,000 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police
Department for the BJA FY24 Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Assistance Program
from the Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
Neighborhood and Community Affairs Committee (Items 13 through 25)
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Gwendolyn Henderson, Chair
Lynn Hurtak, Vice-Chair
Bill Carlson, Alternate
13. File No. NCA24-8897 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-938
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) 917 E Wilma St, (2) 2921 E
24th Ave, and (3) 10220 N 28th 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.
14. File No. NCA24-9035 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-939
Resolution approving a site agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Girl
Scouts of West Central Florida, Inc. a Florida Not For Profit Corp to partner in
expanding access to Girl Scout Troops in the Tampa Community for the purpose of
character building, leadership, and positive life choice development for participants at
designated City of Tampa Parks and Recreation sites at no cost to the City; authorizing
the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
15. File No. NCA24-9036 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-940
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and T.C.C.
Enterprise Inc., with a Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation of 3.4%, for the
furnishing of I-275 and Links 3 Grounds Maintenance (Sheltered Market Solicitation)
in the estimated amount of $182,475 for use by the Parks and Recreation
Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property,
supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
16. File No. NCA24-9038 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-941
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and
Greenturf Services, Inc., with a Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation of 3.0%,
for the provision of I-4 Interstate and Downtown Interchange Grounds Maintenance
in the estimated amount of $366,338 for use by the Parks and Recreation
Department; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
17. File No. NCA24-9144 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-942
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
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offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 4724 W Iowa Ave, (2) 2221
E 17th Ave, and (3) 2205 E 17th 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. NCA24-9147 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-943
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 property: 3421 N 9th 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. NCA24-9150 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-944
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) 812 E Emma St, (2) 2808 N
29th St, and (3) 4904 W Price 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.
20. File No. NCA24-9299 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 21) – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-945
Resolution approving a Subrecipient Agreement number NEPWG-22-Tampa between
the City of Tampa, Florida, and Restore America’s Estuaries for the Purity Springs
Restoration project through the NEP Watersheds Grant Program in the amount of Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000); Authorizing the execution thereof by the
Mayor of the City of Tampa; Providing for an effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
21. File No. NCA24-9305 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 20) – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-946
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 $500,000 within the Parks & Recreation Grants Capital Projects Fund
and the realignment of $213,000 within the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund
for use by the Purity Springs Restoration and Living Shoreline project; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
22. File No. E2024-8 CH 28
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Special Event Permit: Hyde Park Tree Lighting- S. Dakota Ave., Snow Ave.- November
21, 2024
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously.
23. File No. E2024-8 CH 28
Special Event Permit: Miles for Moffitt- Brorein St. Bridge, Platt St. Bridge, Bayshore
Blvd.- November 23, 2024
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously.
24. File No. E2024-8 CH 28
Special Event Permit: Smile Like Aubrey Walk and Family Event- Harrison St. from
Orange Ave. to Central Ave., Central Ave. from Harrison St. to Ray Charles Blvd.-
December 7, 2024
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously.
25. File No. E2024-8 CH 28
Special Event Permit: Hot Chocolate Runs- Franklin St., Bayshore Blvd.- December 15,
2024
Motion: (Henderson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said permit. Motion carried
unanimously.
Infrastructure Committee (Items 26 through 32)
Lynn Hurtak, Chair
Bill Carlson, Vice-Chair
Charlie Miranda, Alternate
26. File No. INF24-9039 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-947
Resolution approving the bid of Southeast Pump Specialist, Inc. for the furnishing of
Pump Repairs for the Water Department in the estimated amount of $463,140 for use
by the Water Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said
property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
27. File No. INF24-9143 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-948
Resolution approving the bid of Neptune Technology Group Inc. for the furnishing of
Neptune Water Meter Parts and T-10 Backflow Meters in the estimated total amount
of $2,600,000 for use by the Water Department; authorizing the Director of
Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
28. File No. INF24-9146 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-949
Resolution approving the bid of Tampa Armature Works, Inc. dba Integrated Power
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Services for the furnishing of Machine Shop Repair Services in the estimated amount
of $484,200 over a three-year period 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-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
29. File No. INF24-9157 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-950
Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida authorizing the first amendment to a Water
Quality Treatment Pilot Grant Agreement between the State of Florida Department of
Environmental Protection and the City of Tampa to amend the project contacts, add
state funds documentation language, amend the Grant Work Plan, and update the
Progress Report Form; Authorizing the Mayor to execute said Amendment; Providing
an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
30. File No. INF24-9172 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-952 (Maniscalco absent at vote)
Resolution authorizing and Agreement for Consultant Services in the amount of
$300,000 between the City of Tampa and Diversified Technology Consultants, Inc. in
connection with Contract 24-D-00004 Facility Condition Assessment – Tamp
Convention Center; authorizing the Mayor of the City of Tampa to execute same;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Viera) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Maniscalco being absent at vote.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Staff be requested to offer individual briefings to
councilmembers reviewing the results of the Assessment report no more than 2
weeks after the Tampa Convention Center staff receives its Stage 4 briefing and
before the results are presented to City Council as a whole. Motion carried
unanimously with Maniscalco being absent at vote.
31. File No. INF24-9301 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-953 (Maniscalco absent at vote)
Resolution authorizing Change Order 2 Final to GMP 2 to Contract 19-C-00052 Tampa
Convention Center Improvements - Design-Build, between the City of Tampa and
Skanska USA Building Inc., a decrease of $843,337.03 and final payment in the amount
of $16,478; authorizing execution of said Change Order by the Mayor of the City of
Tampa; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Maniscalco being absent at vote.
File No. CM24-9543
Motion: (Hurtak-Carlson) That Staff be requested to work the City Council Budget
Analyst to create a 5-minute in-person report on December 19, 2024 under Staff
Reports and Unfinished Business, to present an overview of the recently completed
$45 million Tampa Convention Center Renovation Project, to include the following
overview: 1) The project approval timeline from 2020-2024; 2) Detail of the cost
components for Design Services, GMP 1, GMP 2 and any change orders with
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Skanska; 3) Detail of additional work effort that consumed any of the $1.75 million
in Skanska contingency funds; 4) Detail of any non-Skanska costs; 5) Description of
deliverables associated with the construction (ex. Expanded internal floorspace,
new meeting rooms, HVAC upgrades, etc.); 6) Key implantation dates and reasons
for variances from original vendor deadlines; 7) Financial comparison of budget to
actual for project #1001984; 8) Options for use of unused Capital funds since this
project was bonded, including breakout between CRA and non-CRA portion; 9) Soft
and hard benefits the City can expect from this investment; and 10) Any other
pertinent details Staff believes would be helpful. Motion carried unanimously with
Maniscalco being absent at vote.
32. File No. INF24-9303 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-951
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 $1,300,000 for Tampa Bay Water Expenses for use by the Water
Department within the Water Operations Fund; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
Finance Committee (Items 33 through 38)
Charlie Miranda, Chair
Luis Viera, Vice-Chair
Gwendolyn Henderson, Alternate
33. File No. F24-9093 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-954
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving a
Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Tampa and the Florida Division of
Emergency Management for access to a Communications and Warning System, at no
local cost to eligible subdivisions; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of
the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
34. File No. F24-9122 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-955
Resolution approving Everbridge End User License Agreement between the City of
Tampa and Everbridge, Inc., for the purchase of the Statewide Alert and Mass
Notification Services Messaging in the amount of $10,705.30, over five (5) years, for
use by the Technology and Innovation Department; authorizing the Mayor to execute
said agreement; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
35. File No. F24-9141 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-956
Resolution approving the Lockbox Services Agreement between the City of Tampa,
Florida and Catalis Payments, LLC, to provide banking related lockbox services in the
amount not to exceed $120,000; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of
the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
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unanimously.
36. File No. F24-9311 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-957
Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and NS PR Law
Services LLC d/b/a Napoli Shkolnik PLLC and Ventura & Ribeiro, PLLC d/b/a Ventura
Law, an Arizona Professional Limited Liability Company to provide legal services
relating to legal claims against manufacturers of insulin and other diabetic
medications and against pharmacy benefit managers on a contingency fee basis;
authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
37. File No. F24-9313 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-958
Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and Quintarios,
Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A. for the provision of worker’s compensation defense legal
services for a two-year term in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00/year;
authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
38. File No. F24-9314 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-959
Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and Barbas, Nunez,
Sanders, Butler & Hovespain, P.A. for the provision of worker’s compensation defense
legal services for a two-year term in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00/year;
authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Miranda-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
Development and Economic Opportunity Committee (Items 39 through 43)
Bill Carlson, Chair
Alan Clendenin, Vice-Chair
Luis Viera, Alternate
39. File No. DEO24-8716
Resolution approving a Housing Program Funds Agreement by and between the City
of Tampa and Blue Tampa 2, LLC for a loan in the amount of $5,000,000 to provide
partial funding for construction of affordable rental housing units in Tampa, Florida;
authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to said agreement;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Hurtak) That said agenda item be continued to December 5,
2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously with
Carlson being absent at vote.
Memorandum from Michelle Boone, Housing and Community Development
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Supervisor; and Rebecca Johns, Assistant City Attorney, transmitting additional
information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
40. File No. DEO24-8717
Resolution approving a Housing Program Funds Agreement by and between the City
of Tampa and ALGO-FL, LLC for a loan in the amount of $5,000,000 to provide partial
funding for construction of affordable rental housing units located at 103 W. Henry
avenue and 5802 and 5804 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida; authorizing the Mayor
to execute and the City Clerk to attest to said agreement; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda That said agenda item be continued to December 5,
2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously
Carlson being absent at vote, and Hurtak abstaining.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the voting conflict form submitted by
Councilmember Hurtak, be received and filed. Motion carried with Carlson being
absent at vote.
Memorandum from Michelle Boone, Housing and Community Development
Supervisor; and Rebecca Johns, Assistant City Attorney, transmitting additional
information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
41. File No. DEO24-9104 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-962
Resolution approving the Agreement for Services by and between the City of Tampa
and the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida for Fiscal
Year 2025, subject to budget and appropriation; authorizing execution of said Services
Agreement by the Mayor; providing an effective date
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the document submitted by Morris Massey,
Deputy City Attorney, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
42. File No. DEO24-9166 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-960
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Partial Release of Platted Easements renouncing, discontinuing and abandoning any
interest in and to a portion of those easements reserved by the Plat of Golfland of
Tampa’s North Side Country Club Unit No. 2 that encumber the real property located
at 11014 N. Forest Hills Drive in Tampa, Florida that are identified below; providing an
effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
43. File No. DEO24-9300 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-961
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Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Partial Release of Platted Easements renouncing, discontinuing and abandoning any
interest in and to a portion of those easements reserved by the plat of Metwest
International that encumber the real property located at 4160 W. Boy Scout
Boulevard in Tampa, Florida that are identified below; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Carlson-Clendenin) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
Mobility and Asset Management Committee (Items 44 through 46)
Alan Clendenin, Chair
Gwendolyn Henderson, Vice-Chair
Lynn Hurtak, Alternate
44. File No. MAM24-8879 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-963
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and ODM
Truck Inc for the furnishing of Hauling of Asphaltic Materials (Sheltered Market
Solicitation) Rebid in the estimated amount of $400,000 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-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
45. File No. MAM24-9142 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-964
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and
Sunbelt Sod and Grading Company, without a price escalation, for the furnishing of
Hydro-Seeding in the estimated amount of $275,000 for use by the Mobility
Department, Operations Division; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase
said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
46. File No. MAM24-9164 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-965
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 $55,240.79 for use by the Mobility Department within the FY16 Bank
Note Fund for a retainage fix; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
ITEMS BEING SET FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS BY COUNCIL CONSENT - (ITEMS 47 THROUGH 50):
47. 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. (Continued from October 3, 2024)
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Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That Council accepts the substitute resolution
submitted by Cate Wells, Deputy City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-966
Substitute resolution scheduling a public hearing on January 28, 2025 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: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said substitute resolution. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion: (Hurtak-Clendenin) That Council moves to rescind Resolution Nos. 2024-757,
2024-758, and 2024-759, that were adopted on August 22, 2024. Motion carried
unanimously.
48. File No. BF24-9169 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-967
Resolution calling for public hearings on November 7, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., or soon
thereafter, and on November 21, 2024 at 5:01 p.m., or soon thereafter, in City Council
Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602, on the proposed
designation of a Brownfield Area for rehabilitation pursuant to chapter 376, Florida
Statues, upon application from Richman Hillsborough Apartments, LTD for properties
generally located in the vicinity of 2302 East Hillsborough Avenue consisting of
approximately 13.42 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida , providing for notice;
providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
Memorandum from McLane Evans, Assistant City Attorney, requesting City Council
to rescind Resolution Nos. 2024-757, 2024-758, and 2024-759, that were adopted on
August 22, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
49. File No. BF24-9170 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-968
Resolution calling for a public hearings on November 7, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., or soon
thereafter, and on November 21, 2024 at 5:01 p.m., or soon thereafter, in City Council
Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602, on the proposed
designation for a brownfield area for rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 376, Florida
Statues, for property generally located in the East Ybor Area consisting of
approximately 0.51 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida, providing for notice; providing
an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
Memorandum from McLane Evans, Assistant City Attorney, requesting City Council
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to rescind Resolution Nos. 2024-757, 2024-758, and 2024-759, that were adopted on
August 22, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
50. File No. BF24-9171 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-969
Resolution calling for public hearings on November 7, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., or soon
thereafter, and on November 21, 2024 at 5:01 p.m., or soon thereafter, in City Council
Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602, on the proposed
designation of a Brownfield Area for rehabilitation pursuant to chapter 376, Florida
Statues for property generally located in the vicinity of 810 Channelside Drive,
consisting of approximately 0.49 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida, providing for
notice; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
Memorandum from McLane Evans, Assistant City Attorney, requesting City Council
to rescind Resolution Nos. 2024-757, 2024-758, and 2024-759, that were adopted on
August 22, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That all public hearings, be opened. Motion carried unanimously.
10:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS – SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (ITEM 51) (Non-
Quasi-Judicial proceedings)
51. File No. E2024-8 CH 22 – ORDINANCE NO. 2024-107 (UNAN)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An Ordinance of the
City of Tampa, Florida, making revisions to City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Chapter
22 (Streets and Sidewalks), Article I (Administrative Provisions); amending sections
22-116 through 22-121 and sections 22-123 through 22-128 and sections 22-132
through 22-133; providing for repeal of all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
conflict therewith; providing for severability; providing an effective date. (Original
motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Viera-Clendenin on
September 19, 2024)
Emma Gregory, Assistant City Attorney, appeared and presented on said public
hearing.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That Council adopts said ordinance. Motion carried
unanimously by recorded roll call vote of 7-0.
10:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 52 THROUGH 54)
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52. File No. PH24-8396 (BSR-24-02)
Public hearing upon a request to displace vitrified brick streets and associated granite
curbs within the public right-of-way portions of E. Twiggs Street (lying north of E.
Madison Street, South of E. Zack Street, East of N. Ashley Drive and West of N. Tampa
Street), in the City of Tampa, Florida. (Resolution setting said public hearing adopted
on September 5, 2024)
Emma Gregory, Assistant City Attorney, appeared and introduced said public hearing.
Melanie Calloway, Engineer III/Mobility, appeared and presented on said public
hearing.
Kami Corbett, applicant’s representative, appeared and was available for questions
from councilmembers.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said public hearing be closed. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-970 (Viera absent at vote)
Resolution approving a request to displace certain portions of vitrified brick streets in
or over a portion of right-of-way on E. Twiggs Street (lying North of E. Madison Street,
South of E. Zack Street, East of N. Ashley Drive and West of N. Tampa Street) in the
City of Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Henderson) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously with Viera being absent at vote.
53. 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 and October 3, 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.
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said public hearing be continued to November 7,
2024 at 10:30 a.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Email from Addie Clark, applicant's representative, requesting that said public
hearing be continued to November 7, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said email, be received and filed. Motion carried
unanimously.
54. File No. DEO24-8589
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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 and October 3, 2024)
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to November 7, 2024
at 10:30 a.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Email from Addie Clark, applicant's representative, requesting that said agenda item
be continued to November 7, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said email, be received and filed. Motion carried
unanimously.
STAFF REPORTS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS - (ITEMS 55 THROUGH 64)
55. Administration Update
- John Antapasis, Emergency Coordinator, provided a report on Hurricane
Milton
56. File No. INF24-8730 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-971
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. (First discussion on said item
held on October 3, 2024; motion to schedule for approval initiated by Hurtak-Miranda)
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
57. File No. INF24-9302 – RESOLUTION NO. 2024-972
Resolution accepting the proposal of Preferred Materials, Inc. pertaining to Contract
24-C-00024 Street Resurfacing and Cold Milling FY 24/25, in the amount of
$4,210,000; authorizing the execution of the Contract by the Mayor of the City of
Tampa; providing an effective date.
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council adopts said resolution. Motion carried
unanimously.
Memorandum from Brad L. Baird, P.E., Administrator of Infrastructure and Mobility,
transmitting additional information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Vik Bhide, Director of Mobility Department, transmitting
additional information for said agenda item.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
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58. File No. CM22-78636
Administration to provide an update on the naming of the East Tampa Regional
Complex for Mr. Artis Gambrell. (Original motion initiated by Gudes-Maniscalco on
November 17, 2022) (Continued from December 1, 2022, February 2, 2023, April 6,
2023, June 15, 2023, July 27, 2023, and April 4, 2024)
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to January 23,
2025 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Michelle Van Loan, Real Estate Director, requesting that said
agenda item be continued to December 5, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
59. File No. CM23-1002
Staff to report on naming the Multisports Field after the late Roland Paz, Sr. (Original
motion initiated by Viera-Henderson on November 2, 2023)(Motion reschedule from
January 25, 2024 to said date initiated by Viera-Hurtak on January 11,
2024)(Continued from April 4, 2024)
Motion: (Clendenin-Viera) That said agenda item be continued to January 23, 2025
under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Michelle Van Loan, Real Estate Director, requesting that said
agenda item be continued to December 5, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
60. File No. CM 23-82973
Staff to provide a presentation on an honorary street renaming for Moses White.
(Original motion initiated by Miranda-Hurtak on July 27, 2023)(Continued from April 4,
2024)
Motion: (Miranda-Clendenin) That said agenda item be continued to January 23,
2025 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Michelle Van Loan, Real Estate Director, requesting that said
agenda item be continued to December 5, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
61. File No. CM24-5907
Staff to report on a plan of action for keeping local cemeteries clean, including
Oaklawn and Memorial Park. (Original motion initiated by Vieran-Miranda on May 23,
2024)
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to November 21, 2024
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under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Ocea Wynn, Administrator of Neighborhood & Community
Affairs, requesting that said agenda item be continued to November 21, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
62. File No. CM24-3582
Ocea Wynn, Administrator Neighborhood & Community Affairs, and the interns for
the Disability Internship Program be requested to appear before Council to share their
experiences of the program. (Updated motion initiated by Viera-Miranda on April 4,
2024)(Continued from July 18, 2024)
Motion: (Viera-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to January 23, 2025
under Ceremonials and/or Presentations. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Ocea J. Wynn, Administrator of Neighborhood & Community
Affairs, requesting that said agenda item be continued to December 5, 2024 under
Ceremonials and/or Presentations.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
63. File No. CM24-3585
Mobility Department to provide a 5-minute quarterly update as to what roads are
being repaired, what roads are planned to be repaired, and an update on the status of
the road repair budget. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Miranda on February 22,
2024)(Next quarterly update will be held on January 9, 2025)
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said agenda item be removed from agenda. Motion
carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Vik Bhide, Director of Mobility Department, requesting that
said agenda item be continued to December 5, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
64. File No. CM24-9041
Adriana Colina, Director of Logistics & Asset Management, to present a verbal report
on Hanna City Center current and future use of the facility. (Original motion initiated
by Henderson-Miranda on September 19, 2024)
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to December 5,
2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Adriana Colina, Director of Logistics & Asset Management,
requesting that said agenda item be continued to December 5, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
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WRITTEN STAFF REPORTS (To be received and filed without discussion)
65. File No. CM24-9042
Staff to present a written report on the number of leases the City has with the GTE
building located at 711 E. Henderson Avenue; the number of employees housed at the
GTE building (permanent and personnel during EOC operations); and the amount the
City pays for each lease, and the beginning and end date of each lease to include
current and former leases. (Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Henderson on
September 19, 2024)
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That said agenda item be continued to December 5, 2024
under Written Staff Reports. Motion carried unanimously.
Memorandum from Abbye Feeley, Interim Administrator of Development and
Economic Opportunity, requesting that said agenda item be continued to December
5, 2024.
Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That said memorandum, be received and filed.
Motion carried unanimously.
INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
66. File No. E2024-48
Motion: (Clendenin-Miranda) That Council schedules a special call workshop session
on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., that will include all agenda items from
the September 26, 2024 workshop session; with the exception of File No. CM24-
8546, which will be rescheduled for November 21, 2024 under Staff Reports and
Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously.
67. File No. CM24-9545
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That Chuck Carden be requested to provide a 5-minute
presentation on November 7, 2024 under Ceremonials and/or Presentations, to
provide a brief overview of Tampa Bay Water and major initiatives. Motion carried
unanimously.
68. File No. E2024-48
Motion: (Miranda-Viera) That Council be requested to present a commendation to
Jose Fernandez, 25 years as head coach of USF’s Women’s Basketball; further, that it
be presented a future date to be determined. Motion carried unanimously.
69. File No. CM24-9547
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Councilmember Viera be requested to have a
discussion with the appropriate city staff of an independent review and
investigation (to be conducted outside of city staff) of infrastructure during and
after hurricane Milton; this would include a review of the city’s storm preparation,
successes, and any infrastructure failures; in addition, to include an assessment of
any challenges with city ponds, generators, pumps and the storm preparedness
process as it relates to ponds citywide, including North Tampa; further, that a report
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be brought back on November 7, 2024 under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business,
Motion carried unanimously.
70. File No. E2024-48
Motion: (Viera-Clendenin) That Staff be requested to answer questions from the
Forest Hill neighborhood within 10 days. Motion carried unanimously.
71. File No. E2024-48
Motion: (Hurtak-Henderson) That Staff be requested to provide Hurricanes Helene
and Milton SWOT analysis for each department (no more than 2 pages per
department) be delivered to City Council via email by November 8, 2024. Motion
carried unanimously.
72. File No. CM24-9548
Motion: (Hurtak-Miranda) That Staff be requested to provide a written report on
December 5, 2024 under Written Staff Reports, on the update on the review of fees
and potential fee right sizing for Parks and Recreation, City Clerk’s Office, and
Neighborhood Enhancement; to include the information reported to the Citizen’s
Budget Advisory Council. Motion carried unanimously.
73. File No. CM24-9549
Motion: (Carlson-Henderson) That Council schedules a discussion with Staff on
January 30, 2025 Workshop session, on updating and modernizing ideas for the
City’s stormwater plan. Motion carried unanimously with Maniscalco being absent
at vote.
MOTION TO RECEIVE AND FILE ALL DOCUMENTS:
74. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the speaker sign-in sheets and cards presented
by Chair Maniscalco, be received and filed. Motion carried unanimously.
75. Motion: (Henderson-Miranda) That the document submitted by Yvonne Ferrelli, 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 1:42 p.m. on this the 17th day of October, 2024.
DISCLAIMER
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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.
The Office of the City Clerk does not prepare verbatim transcripts of the proceedings of the City
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Council.
Upon request, a DVD of the actual proceeding is available from the Office of Cable Communication
for a fee. Their telephone number is (813) 274-8217.
Video recordings of a limited number of more recent City Council Meetings may be viewed under
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are also available on the same webpage, under the Quick Link for “Meeting Transcripts.”
Agenda
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CITY OF TAMPA
Council Regular
Thursday, October 17, 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 October 3, 2024.)
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AND ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA:
CEREMONIALS AND\OR PRESENTATIONS:
1. File No. CM24-8159
Presentation of commendation to Harry Hedges, who recently retired from the AHAC
Board. (Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Miranda on August 8, 2024)
2. File No. CM24-8407
Kristin Tomasello be requested to provide a 5-minute presentation regarding her
foundations work with the Children’s Project and the Night to Remember prom.
(Original motion initiated by Maniscalco-Henderson on August 22, 2024)
PUBLIC COMMENTS: - (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER FOR ANY MATTERS OTHER THAN PUBLIC
HEARINGS – PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN TO SPEAKERS WISHING TO ADDRESS ITEMS ON THE
AGENDA.)
The public and citizens of the City of Tampa will be able to watch, listen or view this meeting on:
Cable TV: Spectrum Channel 640
Frontier Channel 15
Internet: https://www.tampa.gov/livestream
Members of the public can attend in person in City Council chambers in Old City Hall or virtually
participate in this public meeting by using what is referred to by State of Florida statutes and rules
as “communications media technology” (“CMT”).
TO SPEAK REMOTELY DURING PUBLIC COMMENT WITH THE USE OF CMT PRE-REGISTRATION IS
REQUIRED:
Complete the form at https://www.tampa.gov/PublicComment AND state on the form under
“Request Type” that you wish to speak live during the public comment period. You will then be
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.
TO PARTICIPATE REMOTELY IN PUBLIC HEARINGS USING CMT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:
Comments specific to a public hearing will be heard when it appears on the agenda. Instructions for
participating in quasi-judicial and legislative public hearings are available at:
https://www.tampa.gov/document/instructions-participate-virtual-public-hearing-34621
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Please note: In order to participate in quasi-judicial matters remotely via CMT, cell phones and
smartphones are not compatible as they will not allow you to share your camera when
connected. You must have access to a communications media device such as a tablet or a computer
equipped with a camera and microphone that will enable you to be seen (video) and heard (audio)
by the City Council and all other participants.
Persons requiring help in accessing these means of public participation should call 813-274-8397
for assistance.
Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the Tampa City Council with respect to any
matter to be considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceeding is made including all testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based (F.S.
286.0105).
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes,
persons with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this public hearing
or meeting should contact the City of Tampa’s ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the
proceeding. The ADA Coordinator may be contacted via phone at 813-274-3964, email at
TampaADA@tampagov.net, or by submitting an ADA - Accommodations Request form available
online at https://tampa.gov/ADARequest.
For additional information, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 813-274-8397 or at
CityClerkStaff@tampagov.net.
REQUESTS BY THE PUBLIC FOR RECONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
COMMITTEE REPORTS\CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 3 THROUGH 46):
Public Safety Committee (Items 3 through 12)
Luis Viera, Chair
Charlie Miranda, Vice-Chair
Alan Clendenin, Alternate
3. File No. PS24-9031 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 4)
Resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $950,074 from
the United States Department of Homeland Security FY2024 Port Security Grant
Program (No. EMW-2024-PU-05021); authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of
the City of Tampa and providing an effective date.
4. File No. PS24-9304 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 3)
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 $1,266,765 within the Fire Grants Fund and the General Fund for use
by the Tampa Fire Rescue for the FY2024 Port Security Grant Program from the FEMA
Grant Programs Directorate; providing an effective date.
5. File No. PS24-9037 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 6)
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Resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement between Hillsborough County and the
City of Tampa and acceptance of a sub-grant in the amount of $43,909.18 as provided
by the Florida Department of Health for improving and expanding pre-hospital
emergency medical services; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of
Tampa and providing an effective date.
6. File No. PS24-9309 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 5)
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 $43,909.18 within the Fire Advance Payment Grants - EMS Fund for
use by Tampa Fire Rescue for a 2024 Hillsborough County EMS sub-grant from the
Florida Department of Health; providing an effective date.
7. File No. PS24-9123 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 8)
Resolution approving a Grant Agreement (No. FM924) between State of Florida
Department of Financial Services and the City of Tampa in the amount of $290,000 for
the purchase of a Rescue/Marine Unit vehicle; authorizing execution thereof by the
Mayor of the City of Tampa and providing an effective date.
8. File No. PS24-9306 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 7)
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 $456,178 within the Fire Grants Fund and Fleet CIT Program #6 Fund
for use by Tampa Fire Rescue for the 2025 Florida Fire Marshal State Grant-
Rescue/Marine Unit from The State of Florida Fire Marshal Division; providing an
effective date.
9. File No. PS24-9159 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 10)
Resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds for the Tampa Police Department
Public Safety Technology Grant performance period 03/09/2024 to 03/31/2026 in the
amount of $750,000 from the United States Department of Justice, Office of
Community Oriented Policing Services; execution of agreement by the Mayor of the
City of Tampa and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
10. File No. PS24-9297 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 9)
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 $750,000 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police
Department for the FY24 COPS Technology and Equipment Program from the Office of
Community Oriented Policing Services; Providing an effective date.
11. File No. PS24-9160 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 12)
Resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds for the Promoting Equity and
Safety for Vulnerable Populations Grant performance period 10/01/2024 to
12/31/2027 in the amount of $150,000 from the United States Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs; execution of agreement by the Mayor of the City of Tampa
and attestation by the City Clerk; providing an effective date.
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12. File No. PS24-9298 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 11)
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 $150,000 within the Police Grants Fund for use by the Tampa Police
Department for the BJA FY24 Missing Alzheimer's Disease Patient Assistance Program
from the Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance; providing an
effective date.
Neighborhood and Community Affairs Committee (Items 13 through 25)
Gwendolyn Henderson, Chair
Lynn Hurtak, Vice-Chair
Bill Carlson, Alternate
13. File No. NCA24-8897
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) 917 E Wilma St, (2) 2921 E
24th Ave, and (3) 10220 N 28th 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.
14. File No. NCA24-9035
Resolution approving a site agreement between the City of Tampa, Florida and Girl
Scouts of West Central Florida, Inc. a Florida Not For Profit Corp to partner in
expanding access to Girl Scout Troops in the Tampa Community for the purpose of
character building, leadership, and positive life choice development for participants at
designated City of Tampa Parks and Recreation sites at no cost to the City; authorizing
the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
15. File No. NCA24-9036
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and T.C.C.
Enterprise Inc., with a Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation of 3.4%, for the
furnishing of I-275 and Links 3 Grounds Maintenance (Sheltered Market Solicitation)
in the estimated amount of $182,475 for use by the Parks and Recreation
Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property,
supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date.
16. File No. NCA24-9038
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and
Greenturf Services, Inc., with a Consumer Price Index (CPI) price escalation of 3.0%,
for the provision of I-4 Interstate and Downtown Interchange Grounds Maintenance
in the estimated amount of $366,338 for use by the Parks and Recreation
Department; providing an effective date.
17. File No. NCA24-9144
Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal
corporation, for mowing and/or removing offensive accumulations from certain real
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property in the city after failure of the interested parties to mow and/or remove the
offensive accumulations from the following properties: (1) 4724 W Iowa Ave, (2) 2221
E 17th Ave, and (3) 2205 E 17th 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. NCA24-9147
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 property: 3421 N 9th 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. NCA24-9150
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) 812 E Emma St, (2) 2808 N
29th St, and (3) 4904 W Price 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.
20. File No. NCA24-9299 (Part 1 of 2)(See Item 21)
Resolution approving a Subrecipient Agreement number NEPWG-22-Tampa between
the City of Tampa, Florida, and Restore America’s Estuaries for the Purity Springs
Restoration project through the NEP Watersheds Grant Program in the amount of Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000); Authorizing the execution thereof by the
Mayor of the City of Tampa; Providing for an effective date.
21. File No. NCA24-9305 (Part 2 of 2)(See Item 20)
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 $500,000 within the Parks & Recreation Grants Capital Projects Fund
and the realignment of $213,000 within the Utilities Services Tax Capital Projects Fund
for use by the Purity Springs Restoration and Living Shoreline project; providing an
effective date.
22. File No. E2024-8 CH 28
Special Event Permit: Hyde Park Tree Lighting- S. Dakota Ave., Snow Ave.- November
21, 2024
23. File No. E2024-8 CH 28
Special Event Permit: Miles for Moffitt- Brorein St. Bridge, Platt St. Bridge, Bayshore
Blvd.- November 23, 2024
24. File No. E2024-8 CH 28
Special Event Permit: Smile Like Aubrey Walk and Family Event- Harrison St. from
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Orange Ave. to Central Ave., Central Ave. from Harrison St. to Ray Charles Blvd.-
December 7, 2024
25. File No. E2024-8 CH 28
Special Event Permit: Hot Chocolate Runs- Franklin St., Bayshore Blvd.- December 15,
2024
Infrastructure Committee (Items 26 through 32)
Lynn Hurtak, Chair
Bill Carlson, Vice-Chair
Charlie Miranda, Alternate
26. File No. INF24-9039
Resolution approving the bid of Southeast Pump Specialist, Inc. for the furnishing of
Pump Repairs for the Water Department in the estimated amount of $463,140 for use
by the Water Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said
property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date.
27. File No. INF24-9143
Resolution approving the bid of Neptune Technology Group Inc. for the furnishing of
Neptune Water Meter Parts and T-10 Backflow Meters in the estimated total amount
of $2,600,000 for use by the Water Department; authorizing the Director of
Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an
effective date.
28. File No. INF24-9146
Resolution approving the bid of Tampa Armature Works, Inc. dba Integrated Power
Services for the furnishing of Machine Shop Repair Services in the estimated amount
of $484,200 over a three-year period for use by the Wastewater Department;
authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials
or services; providing an effective date.
29. File No. INF24-9157
Resolution of the City of Tampa, Florida authorizing the first amendment to a Water
Quality Treatment Pilot Grant Agreement between the State of Florida Department of
Environmental Protection and the City of Tampa to amend the project contacts, add
state funds documentation language, amend the Grant Work Plan, and update the
Progress Report Form; Authorizing the Mayor to execute said Amendment; Providing
an effective date.
30. File No. INF24-9172
Resolution authorizing and Agreement for Consultant Services in the amount of
$300,000 between the City of Tampa and Diversified Technology Consultants, Inc. in
connection with Contract 24-D-00004 Facility Condition Assessment – Tamp
Convention Center; authorizing the Mayor of the City of Tampa to execute same;
providing an effective date.
31. File No. INF24-9301
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Resolution authorizing Change Order 2 Final to GMP 2 to Contract 19-C-00052 Tampa
Convention Center Improvements - Design-Build, between the City of Tampa and
Skanska USA Building Inc., a decrease of $843,337.03 and final payment in the amount
of $16,478; authorizing execution of said Change Order by the Mayor of the City of
Tampa; providing an effective date.
32. File No. INF24-9303
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 $1,300,000 for Tampa Bay Water Expenses for use by the Water
Department within the Water Operations Fund; providing an effective date.
Finance Committee (Items 33 through 38)
Charlie Miranda, Chair
Luis Viera, Vice-Chair
Gwendolyn Henderson, Alternate
33. File No. F24-9093
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Tampa, Florida, approving a
Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Tampa and the Florida Division of
Emergency Management for access to a Communications and Warning System, at no
local cost to eligible subdivisions; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of
the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
34. File No. F24-9122
Resolution approving Everbridge End User License Agreement between the City of
Tampa and Everbridge, Inc., for the purchase of the Statewide Alert and Mass
Notification Services Messaging in the amount of $10,705.30, over five (5) years, for
use by the Technology and Innovation Department; authorizing the Mayor to execute
said agreement; providing an effective date.
35. File No. F24-9141
Resolution approving the Lockbox Services Agreement between the City of Tampa,
Florida and Catalis Payments, LLC, to provide banking related lockbox services in the
amount not to exceed $120,000; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of
the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.
36. File No. F24-9311
Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and NS PR Law
Services LLC d/b/a Napoli Shkolnik PLLC and Ventura & Ribeiro, PLLC d/b/a Ventura
Law, an Arizona Professional Limited Liability Company to provide legal services
relating to legal claims against manufacturers of insulin and other diabetic
medications and against pharmacy benefit managers on a contingency fee basis;
authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an
effective date.
37. File No. F24-9313
Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and Quintarios,
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Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A. for the provision of worker’s compensation defense legal
services for a two-year term in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00/year;
authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an
effective date.
38. File No. F24-9314
Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and Barbas, Nunez,
Sanders, Butler & Hovespain, P.A. for the provision of worker’s compensation defense
legal services for a two-year term in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00/year;
authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an
effective date.
Development and Economic Opportunity Committee (Items 39 through 43)
Bill Carlson, Chair
Alan Clendenin, Vice-Chair
Luis Viera, Alternate
39. File No. DEO24-8716
Resolution approving a Housing Program Funds Agreement by and between the City
of Tampa and Blue Tampa 2, LLC for a loan in the amount of $5,000,000 to provide
partial funding for construction of affordable rental housing units in Tampa, Florida;
authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest to said agreement;
providing an effective date.
Memorandum from Michelle Boone, Housing and Community Development
Supervisor; and Rebecca Johns, Assistant City Attorney, transmitting additional
information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
40. File No. DEO24-8717
Resolution approving a Housing Program Funds Agreement by and between the City
of Tampa and ALGO-FL, LLC for a loan in the amount of $5,000,000 to provide partial
funding for construction of affordable rental housing units located at 103 W. Henry
avenue and 5802 and 5804 N. Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida; authorizing the Mayor
to execute and the City Clerk to attest to said agreement; providing an effective date.
Memorandum from Michelle Boone, Housing and Community Development
Supervisor; and Rebecca Johns, Assistant City Attorney, transmitting additional
information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
41. File No. DEO24-9104
Resolution approving the Agreement for Services by and between the City of Tampa
and the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tampa, Florida for Fiscal
Year 2025, subject to budget and appropriation; authorizing execution of said Services
Agreement by the Mayor; providing an effective date
42. File No. DEO24-9166
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Partial Release of Platted Easements renouncing, discontinuing and abandoning any
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interest in and to a portion of those easements reserved by the Plat of Golfland of
Tampa’s North Side Country Club Unit No. 2 that encumber the real property located
at 11014 N. Forest Hills Drive in Tampa, Florida that are identified below; providing an
effective date.
43. File No. DEO24-9300
Resolution approving the execution by the Mayor and attestation by the City Clerk of
a Partial Release of Platted Easements renouncing, discontinuing and abandoning any
interest in and to a portion of those easements reserved by the plat of Metwest
International that encumber the real property located at 4160 W. Boy Scout
Boulevard in Tampa, Florida that are identified below; providing an effective date.
Mobility and Asset Management Committee (Items 44 through 46)
Alan Clendenin, Chair
Gwendolyn Henderson, Vice-Chair
Lynn Hurtak, Alternate
44. File No. MAM24-8879
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and ODM
Truck Inc for the furnishing of Hauling of Asphaltic Materials (Sheltered Market
Solicitation) Rebid in the estimated amount of $400,000 for use by the Mobility
Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property,
supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date.
45. File No. MAM24-9142
Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and
Sunbelt Sod and Grading Company, without a price escalation, for the furnishing of
Hydro-Seeding in the estimated amount of $275,000 for use by the Mobility
Department, Operations Division; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase
said property, supplies, materials or services; providing an effective date.
46. File No. MAM24-9164
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 $55,240.79 for use by the Mobility Department within the FY16 Bank
Note Fund for a retainage fix; providing an effective date.
ITEMS BEING SET FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS BY COUNCIL CONSENT - (ITEMS 47 THROUGH 50):
47. 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. (Continued from October 3, 2024)
48. File No. BF24-9169
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Resolution calling for public hearings on November 7, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., or soon
thereafter, and on November 21, 2024 at 5:01 p.m., or soon thereafter, in City
Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602, on the
proposed designation of a Brownfield Area for rehabilitation pursuant to chapter 376,
Florida Statues, upon application from Richman Hillsborough Apartments, LTD for
properties generally located in the vicinity of 2302 East Hillsborough Avenue
consisting of approximately 13.42 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida , providing for
notice; providing an effective date.
Memorandum from McLane Evans, Assistant City Attorney, requesting City Council
to rescind Resolution Nos. 2024-757, 2024-758, and 2024-759, that were adopted on
August 22, 2024. (To be R/F)
49. File No. BF24-9170
Resolution calling for a public hearings on November 7, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., or soon
thereafter, and on November 21, 2024 at 5:01 p.m., or soon thereafter, in City
Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602, on the
proposed designation for a brownfield area for rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter
376, Florida Statues, for property generally located in the East Ybor Area consisting of
approximately 0.51 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida, providing for notice; providing
an effective date.
Memorandum from McLane Evans, Assistant City Attorney, requesting City Council
to rescind Resolution Nos. 2024-757, 2024-758, and 2024-759, that were adopted on
August 22, 2024. (To be R/F)
50. File No. BF24-9171
Resolution calling for public hearings on November 7, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., or soon
thereafter, and on November 21, 2024 at 5:01 p.m., or soon thereafter, in City
Council Chambers, 315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tampa, FL 33602, on the
proposed designation of a Brownfield Area for rehabilitation pursuant to chapter 376,
Florida Statues for property generally located in the vicinity of 810 Channelside Drive,
consisting of approximately 0.49 acres in the City of Tampa, Florida, providing for
notice; providing an effective date.
Memorandum from McLane Evans, Assistant City Attorney, requesting City Council
to rescind Resolution Nos. 2024-757, 2024-758, and 2024-759, that were adopted on
August 22, 2024. (To be R/F)
10:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS – SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (ITEM 51)
(Non-Quasi-Judicial proceedings)
51. File No. E2024-8 CH 22 (UNAN; Hurtak & Henderson absent at vote)
(Ordinance being presented for second reading and adoption) - An Ordinance of the
City of Tampa, Florida, making revisions to City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Chapter
22 (Streets and Sidewalks), Article I (Administrative Provisions); amending sections
22-116 through 22-121 and sections 22-123 through 22-128 and sections 22-132
through 22-133; providing for repeal of all ordinances or parts of ordinances in
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conflict therewith; providing for severability; providing an effective date. (Original
motion to approve said ordinance on first reading was initiated by Viera-Clendenin on
September 19, 2024)
10:30 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARINGS - (ITEMS 52 THROUGH 54)
52. File No. PH24-8396 (BSR-24-02)
Public hearing upon a request to displace vitrified brick streets and associated granite
curbs within the public right-of-way portions of E. Twiggs Street (lying north of E.
Madison Street, South of E. Zack Street, East of N. Ashley Drive and West of N. Tampa
Street), in the City of Tampa, Florida. (Resolution setting said public hearing adopted
on September 5, 2024)
Resolution approving a request to displace certain portions of vitrified brick streets in
or over a portion of right-of-way on E. Twiggs Street (lying North of E. Madison Street,
South of E. Zack Street, East of N. Ashley Drive and West of N. Tampa Street) in the
City of Tampa, Florida; providing an effective date.
53. 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 and October 3, 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.
Email from Addie Clark, applicant's representative, requesting that said public
hearing be continued to November 7, 2024. (To be R/F)
54. 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 and October 3, 2024)
Email from Addie Clark, applicant's representative, requesting that said agenda item
be continued to November 7, 2024. (To be R/F)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (IF ANY):
STAFF REPORTS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS - (ITEMS 55 THROUGH 64) - (UP TO FIVE [5] MINUTES
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PER AGENDA ITEM)
55. Administration Update
56. 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. (First discussion on said item
held on October 3, 2024; motion to schedule for approval initiated by Hurtak-Miranda)
57. File No. INF24-9302 - (Placed under Staff Reports and Unfinished Business pursuant
to a motion made by Council.)
Resolution accepting the proposal of Preferred Materials, Inc. pertaining to Contract
24-C-00024 Street Resurfacing and Cold Milling FY 24/25, in the amount of
$4,210,000; authorizing the execution of the Contract by the Mayor of the City of
Tampa; providing an effective date.
Memorandum from Brad L. Baird, P.E., Administrator of Infrastructure and Mobility,
transmitting additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
Memorandum from Vik Bhide, Director of Mobility Department, transmitting
additional information for said agenda item. (To be R/F)
58. File No. CM22-78636
Administration to provide an update on the naming of the East Tampa Regional
Complex for Mr. Artis Gambrell. (Original motion initiated by Gudes-Maniscalco on
November 17, 2022) (Continued from December 1, 2022, February 2, 2023, April 6,
2023, June 15, 2023, July 27, 2023, and April 4, 2024)
Memorandum from Michelle Van Loan, Real Estate Director, requesting that said
agenda item be continued to December 5, 2024. (To be R/F)
59. File No. CM23-1002
Staff to report on naming the Multisports Field after the late Roland Paz, Sr. (Original
motion initiated by Viera-Henderson on November 2, 2023)(Motion reschedule from
January 25, 2024 to said date initiated by Viera-Hurtak on January 11,
2024)(Continued from April 4, 2024)
Memorandum from Michelle Van Loan, Real Estate Director, requesting that said
agenda item be continued to December 5, 2024. (To be R/F)
60. File No. CM 23-82973
Staff to provide a presentation on an honorary street renaming for Moses White.
(Original motion initiated by Miranda-Hurtak on July 27, 2023)(Continued from April 4,
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2024)
Memorandum from Michelle Van Loan, Real Estate Director, requesting that said
agenda item be continued to December 5, 2024. (To be R/F)
61. File No. CM24-5907
Staff to report on a plan of action for keeping local cemeteries clean, including
Oaklawn and Memorial Park. (Original motion initiated by Vieran-Miranda on May 23,
2024)
Memorandum from Ocea Wynn, Administrator of Neighborhood & Community
Affairs, requesting that said agenda item be continued to November 21, 2024. (To
be R/F)
62. File No. CM24-3582
Ocea Wynn, Administrator Neighborhood & Community Affairs, and the interns for
the Disability Internship Program be requested to appear before Council to share their
experiences of the program. (Updated motion initiated by Viera-Miranda on April 4,
2024)(Continued from July 18, 2024)
Memorandum from Ocea J. Wynn, Administrator of Neighborhood & Community
Affairs, requesting that said agenda item be continued to December 5, 2024 under
Ceremonials and/or Presentations. (To be R/F)
63. File No. CM24-3585
Mobility Department to provide a 5-minute quarterly update as to what roads are
being repaired, what roads are planned to be repaired, and an update on the status of
the road repair budget. (Original motion initiated by Carlson-Miranda on February 22,
2024)(Next quarterly update will be held on January 9, 2025)
Memorandum from Vik Bhide, Director of Mobility Department, requesting that
said agenda item be continued to December 5, 2024. (To be R/F)
64. File No. CM24-9041
Adriana Colina, Director of Logistics & Asset Management, to present a verbal report
on Hanna City Center current and future use of the facility. (Original motion initiated
by Henderson-Miranda on September 19, 2024)
Memorandum from Adriana Colina, Director of Logistics & Asset Management,
requesting that said agenda item be continued to December 5, 2024. (To be R/F)
WRITTEN STAFF REPORTS (To be received and filed without discussion)
65. File No. CM24-9042
Staff to present a written report on the number of leases the City has with the GTE
building located at 711 E. Henderson Avenue; the number of employees housed at the
GTE building (permanent and personnel during EOC operations); and the amount the
City pays for each lease, and the beginning and end date of each lease to include
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current and former leases. (Original motion initiated by Hurtak-Henderson on
September 19, 2024)
Memorandum from Abbye Feeley, Interim Administrator of Development and
Economic Opportunity, requesting that said agenda item be continued to December
5, 2024. (To be R/F)
INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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
Council and CRA draft/final/action agendas are prepared for each Council and CRA meeting and are
available to the public in the Office of the City Clerk and are available on the Hyland Agenda On-Line
Repository on the City of Tampa’s website via the following link:
https://tampagov.hylandcloud.com/221agendaonline/
Council Draft agendas for the regular sessions held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month
are available approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular session.
CRA Draft Agenda for the regular session held on the 2nd Thursday of each month are available
approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular session.
Council Draft agendas for the evening sessions held on the 2nd Thursday of each month are
available approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the evening session.
Council Draft agenda for the workshop session held on the 4th Thursdays of each month are
available approximately at 4:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the regular session.
PUBLIC COMMENT FOR REGULAR SESSIONS OF COUNCIL
Members of the public shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard at a time before City
Council takes official action. Speakers shall first state their legal names for the purpose of identification
in the record of the meeting.
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City Council may establish time limits for members of the public to address Council. Unless such time
limit is otherwise established, each member of the public shall be limited to three minutes. Members of
the public addressing Council shall observe all time limitations that may apply.
Speakers shall refrain from disruptive behavior, including making vulgar or threatening remarks.
Speakers shall refrain from launching personal attacks against any city official, city staff member, or
member of the public. Comments shall be directed to the Council as a body and not to individual
Council members.
No one present during a Council meeting shall engage in disruptive behavior, including intentionally
making or causing to be made any disruptive sound or noise, or displaying signs or graphics in a manner
disruptive to the proceedings.
The Chair shall rule out of order any member of the public who shall speak without being recognized or
who shall not address Council from the podium or other established speaker area. No person shall
approach the dais of the City Council during meetings except Council members and employees of the
City, unless invited by a member of Council.
All persons shall at all times conduct themselves in accordance with Council rules. Persons failing to do
so shall be ruled out of order and may be directed at the discretion of the Chair to be removed from
the Council Chamber. Such person shall not thereafter be readmitted to the Council Chamber or City
Hall during the remainder of that day’s meeting.
ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
All persons attending the meeting are subject to search- Weapons are prohibited. Chapter 790.06
(12) Florida Statutes prohibits the possession of firearms or other dangerous weapons in a
municipal government meeting by all persons not specifically authorized by Florida Statute.
Conviction carries penalties of up to Five (5) years imprisonment and a $5,000 fine.
Pursuant to Rule 5 (G) of the Council’s Rules of Procedure, which reads as follows: No weapons or
objects that may be used as weapons shall be allowed in the Council Chambers. Persons, bags,
packages and parcels entering Council Chambers are subject to search.
PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKER'S WAIVER FORM
Only during public hearings, individuals in the audience may designate a spokesperson to speak on
their behalf, thereby relinquishing their speaking time to the designated spokesperson on the public
hearing agenda item for which designation was made. A speaker's waiver form must be filled out and
signed by individuals in the audience and presented to Council at the time that s/he appears before
Council. Speaking time is one minute per name up to a maximum of 10 minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA
The COMMITTEE portion of the agenda is known as the CONSENT Agenda. It is an effective procedure
used by Council to handle routine items expeditiously. Each Councilmember is assigned a committee
and reviews all items prior to the meeting. Committee items are adopted by one motion unless a
member of the public or a Councilmember wishes to address a particular item. In such cases, the item
will be pulled from the consent agenda and considered separately.
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CANCELLATION OF A NOTICED, SCHEDULED HEARING
There are times when a noticed, scheduled hearing will not be heard due to the petition not being
perfected. You may call the Office of the City Clerk anytime four days prior to the hearing to confirm
that the hearing will be held.
COUNCIL/CRA CALENDAR
The Council/CRA Calendar is updated by the Office of the City Clerk after the action agenda(s) has been
finalized and printed.
Items placed on the Council/CRA Calendar are the regular, evening, and workshop sessions scheduled
by Council and the regular sessions of the CRA. Also listed on the Council/CRA Calendar are any special
sessions of the CRA and any special sessions of Council such as public hearings, workshops,
presentations, items scheduled for a time certain, and any cancelled sessions. Also listed on the
Council/CRA Calendar are any Standing Committee meetings, Special Discussion meetings or any
special meetings that the Council must attend as a group.
The updated Council/CRA Calendars are posted on the bulletin board in the main lobby of Old City
Hall and are also available on the Hyland Agenda On-Line Repository on the City of Tampa’s website
via the following link:
https://tampagov.hylandcloud.com/221agendaonline/
ADA INFORMATION
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statute, persons
with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact
the City of Tampa’s ADA Coordinator at (813) 274-3964, or email at TampaADA@tampagov.net at
least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the date of the meeting.
PARKING FACILITIES IN THE VICINITY OF CITY HALL
Fort Brooke has approximately 600 spaces dedicated for hourly parking. This facility is located
between Florida/Franklin and Washington/Cumberland. Entrance to the hourly side is off Whiting
Street (the north module). The fee for parking is $2.00 for first hour/$3.00 every hour after with a
maximum of $15.00 for the day.
Please be advised that all parking meters located on Kennedy Boulevard and south to include
Whiting Street are currently enforceable until 8:00 PM and all parking meters south of Whiting
Street are currently enforceable until 12:00 AM, seven days per week. Parking meters located
north of Kennedy Boulevard are not currently enforceable after 6:00 PM.
City Hall can be accessed by transit utilizing the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART).
Copy the link below to use their trip planner for the best route from your location. Bike racks are
available on the west side of the building: http://www.gohart.org/routes/plan/tripplanner.html
DEPARTMENTAL CONTACTS FOR ASSISTANCE
Scheduling procedures: Office of the City Clerk
E-Mail: cityclerkstaff@tampagov.net
Phone: 813-274-8397
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Fax: 813-274-8306
Land Uses, Alcoholic Beverage Permits, Land Development Coordination
or Zoning Categories: Phone: 813-274-3100 – (Select Option 2)
Closure/Vacating Petitions: Right-of-Way/Mapping
Phone: 813-274-3100 – (Select Option 2)
Plan Amendments: Planning Commission
Phone: 813-272-5940
Video tapes of City Council Meetings: Office of Cable Communications
Phone: 813-274-8217
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