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· Apr 29
This Week 5-1-25
Council picks a new Chair, a look at the 4th amendment to the contract for Hope Cottages and an explainer on the $40 million NAPA parts supply contract.
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Welcome new followers, thought would be a good time to do a little thread about the site.
Every Monday there is a Tampa City Council/CRA meeting I do a preview of the agenda highlighting what Council will be voting on that week. Also available via email.
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Every Monday there is a Tampa City Council/CRA meeting I do a preview of the agenda highlighting what Council will be voting on that week. Also available via email.
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New: Tampa City Council to vote on joining Hillsborough County in installing Flock integrated speed cameras in school zones
Tampa City Council to vote on joining Hillsborough County in installing Flock integrated speed cameras in school zones
Thursday morning Tampa City Council will be voting on a a request from the Tampa Police Department to approve a piggyback agreement with RedSpeed through an existing contract with Hillsborough County ...
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February 15, 2026 at 6:38 PM
New: Tampa City Council to vote on joining Hillsborough County in installing Flock integrated speed cameras in school zones
This week's brief preview is up.
2/12/25 – CRA Board doubles up agenda while a proposed Hyde Park development leads evening agenda
This week council sits as the CRA Board Thursday morning with evening land-use cases. Both agendas are packed—the CRA meeting was canceled last month so they have a double agenda this month with 21 it...
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February 9, 2026 at 2:04 PM
This week's brief preview is up.
while you were watching the game, I published an analysis of the proposed agreement to try and separate rhetoric from specifics.
Approving the CRA services agreement has been delayed a few times as Council/Board member Carlson attempts to make modifications, including offering a substitute agreement. I wanted to know what specifics he was proposing so I deconstructed the two agreements to find the differences.
Analyzing the Carlson CRA Services Agreement
The Tampa Monitor has tried to interpret the proposed changes from Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board member/Tampa City Council member Bill Carlson since it first appeared on the agenda late i...
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February 9, 2026 at 2:03 PM
while you were watching the game, I published an analysis of the proposed agreement to try and separate rhetoric from specifics.
Approving the CRA services agreement has been delayed a few times as Council/Board member Carlson attempts to make modifications, including offering a substitute agreement. I wanted to know what specifics he was proposing so I deconstructed the two agreements to find the differences.
Analyzing the Carlson CRA Services Agreement
The Tampa Monitor has tried to interpret the proposed changes from Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board member/Tampa City Council member Bill Carlson since it first appeared on the agenda late i...
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February 9, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Approving the CRA services agreement has been delayed a few times as Council/Board member Carlson attempts to make modifications, including offering a substitute agreement. I wanted to know what specifics he was proposing so I deconstructed the two agreements to find the differences.
A look at this week's regular council agenda including budget discussions and 2 votes on park renovations.
2/5/26 – Parks & budget headline the regular agenda
Council to vote on funding for Gandy & Palonis Parks in South Tampa as well as Rey Park in West Tampa. A discussion of unspent FY25 funds to follow.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM
A look at this week's regular council agenda including budget discussions and 2 votes on park renovations.
Wrap up on last week's SoHo Flood Relief project is up.
Funding questions still remain.
Funding questions still remain.
Council narrowly approve moving forward with South Howard Flood Relief project but its future still in doubt
A funding shortfall of $39.8 million still needs to be identified.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Wrap up on last week's SoHo Flood Relief project is up.
Funding questions still remain.
Funding questions still remain.
Reposted by Tampa Monitor
Business alliance posts legal challenge over meeting discussing South Tampa’s Howard Avenue flood relief project www.cltampa.com/news/busines...
Business alliance posts legal challenge over meeting discussing South Tampa’s Howard Avenue flood relief project
Tampa City Council on Jan. 29, 2026. The City of Tampa is presenting an update to the South Howard Flood Relief Project right now at Thursday morning’s
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January 29, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Business alliance posts legal challenge over meeting discussing South Tampa’s Howard Avenue flood relief project www.cltampa.com/news/busines...
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Oh, I should probably let folks know I'll be joining @rayroa.bsky.social on @wmnf.org Friday morning at 11am for the Skinny where we'll be talking Tampa — upcoming redistricting, latest happenings at council and where things stand with next year's mayoral election.
January 28, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Oh, I should probably let folks know I'll be joining @rayroa.bsky.social on @wmnf.org Friday morning at 11am for the Skinny where we'll be talking Tampa — upcoming redistricting, latest happenings at council and where things stand with next year's mayoral election.
This has been updated with a statement from the city regarding the type of storm event the project is designed for.
I assure you, if this project wasn't dominating the agenda, I wouldn't be writing about it. Until moral improves, the South Howard Flood Relief Project posts will continue.
1/29/26 – Yes, the South Howard Flood Relief Project is back for another vote
A workshop focused on the South Howard Flood Relief Project in the morning with a $21 million vote moving funds to help fill the funding gap for the project in the evening followed by future land use ...
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January 26, 2026 at 9:56 PM
This has been updated with a statement from the city regarding the type of storm event the project is designed for.
And because the South Howard project is taking up all of the oxygen in the room, there are significant projects that won’t be discussed. As discussions outside council chambers moves towards next year's elections, don’t lose focus on the importance of the budget they will inherit.
One More Thing
With the South Howard project taking up all of the oxygen in the room, there are significant projects that won’t be discussed. Don't lose focus on the rest of the agenda.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:39 AM
And because the South Howard project is taking up all of the oxygen in the room, there are significant projects that won’t be discussed. As discussions outside council chambers moves towards next year's elections, don’t lose focus on the importance of the budget they will inherit.
I assure you, if this project wasn't dominating the agenda, I wouldn't be writing about it. Until moral improves, the South Howard Flood Relief Project posts will continue.
1/29/26 – Yes, the South Howard Flood Relief Project is back for another vote
A workshop focused on the South Howard Flood Relief Project in the morning with a $21 million vote moving funds to help fill the funding gap for the project in the evening followed by future land use ...
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January 26, 2026 at 1:36 AM
I assure you, if this project wasn't dominating the agenda, I wouldn't be writing about it. Until moral improves, the South Howard Flood Relief Project posts will continue.
Our first syndication of
@floridaphoenix.com
highlights a bill moving through Tallahassee that would **require** allowing ADUs in all single family residential zoning districts.
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highlights a bill moving through Tallahassee that would **require** allowing ADUs in all single family residential zoning districts.
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SB 48 would require allowing ADUs in all single family residential zoning districts
The proposal passed unanimously in the Senate Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development on Wednesday.
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January 19, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Our first syndication of
@floridaphoenix.com
highlights a bill moving through Tallahassee that would **require** allowing ADUs in all single family residential zoning districts.
tampamonitor.com/news/sb-48-w...
@floridaphoenix.com
highlights a bill moving through Tallahassee that would **require** allowing ADUs in all single family residential zoning districts.
tampamonitor.com/news/sb-48-w...
ICYMI an explainer on the Charter Review Advisory Committee and what council put forward as ideas to consider.
For folks understandably not up to speed on the Charter Review Advisory Commission tried to put together a little explainer with some background context.
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2026 City of Tampa Charter Review Advisory Commission
Need to get up to speed on what the Charter Review Advisory Board is? Brief background and outline of who and what they are tasked with.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:52 PM
ICYMI an explainer on the Charter Review Advisory Committee and what council put forward as ideas to consider.
Weekly preview is up. tampamonitor.com/tampa-city-c...
1/22/26 – Council to discuss combating hate speech during public comment
Light on controversial votes but heavy on discussions of important topics.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Weekly preview is up. tampamonitor.com/tampa-city-c...
For folks understandably not up to speed on the Charter Review Advisory Commission tried to put together a little explainer with some background context.
tampamonitor.com/fyi/2026-cit...
tampamonitor.com/fyi/2026-cit...
2026 City of Tampa Charter Review Advisory Commission
Need to get up to speed on what the Charter Review Advisory Board is? Brief background and outline of who and what they are tasked with.
tampamonitor.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:22 PM
For folks understandably not up to speed on the Charter Review Advisory Commission tried to put together a little explainer with some background context.
tampamonitor.com/fyi/2026-cit...
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it is 8:41 and they are still on public comment on the 1st item of the agenda. The second item could get as much comment if this passes (big if).
There are 9 other items on the agenda beyond the 2 tied. together.
Need to start a pool on when this meeting will end.
There are 9 other items on the agenda beyond the 2 tied. together.
Need to start a pool on when this meeting will end.
January 16, 2026 at 1:43 AM
it is 8:41 and they are still on public comment on the 1st item of the agenda. The second item could get as much comment if this passes (big if).
There are 9 other items on the agenda beyond the 2 tied. together.
Need to start a pool on when this meeting will end.
There are 9 other items on the agenda beyond the 2 tied. together.
Need to start a pool on when this meeting will end.
Now up on Tampa Monitor
Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Canceled
Ultimately Tampa City Council meetings are to conduct the business of the city, not public forums.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Now up on Tampa Monitor
CRA Board Chair Luis Viera's office responded to a request for comment with the message "shared to the public"
"Due to unforeseen circumstances personal to council members, we are having to reschedule this meeting. Thank you very much. I apologize for any inconvenience.”
"Due to unforeseen circumstances personal to council members, we are having to reschedule this meeting. Thank you very much. I apologize for any inconvenience.”
January 15, 2026 at 6:57 PM
CRA Board Chair Luis Viera's office responded to a request for comment with the message "shared to the public"
"Due to unforeseen circumstances personal to council members, we are having to reschedule this meeting. Thank you very much. I apologize for any inconvenience.”
"Due to unforeseen circumstances personal to council members, we are having to reschedule this meeting. Thank you very much. I apologize for any inconvenience.”
Tampa's Community Redevelopment Agency Board meeting (city council sitting as the board) was canceled this morning. Comments on Facebook suggest the meeting was canceled due to a notorious regular speaker at public comment appearing in costume with homophobic references.
January 15, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Tampa's Community Redevelopment Agency Board meeting (city council sitting as the board) was canceled this morning. Comments on Facebook suggest the meeting was canceled due to a notorious regular speaker at public comment appearing in costume with homophobic references.
Added a follow up after seeing the minutes and reading through everything closer. Opinion stands.
January 15, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Added a follow up after seeing the minutes and reading through everything closer. Opinion stands.
Late in getting this up on Bluesky but this week's Tampa City Council agenda preview is up
"CRA Board to consider $5.5 million in funding for Curtis Hixon Park; Mirasol development on Davis Islands highlights evening agenda"
"CRA Board to consider $5.5 million in funding for Curtis Hixon Park; Mirasol development on Davis Islands highlights evening agenda"
1/15/26 – CRA Board to consider $5.5 million in funding for Curtis Hixon Park; Mirasol development on Davis Islands highlights evening agenda
Council sit this week as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board Thursday morning with evening land use applications in the evening—each with a 12 item agenda. Of the items in the morning sessi...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Late in getting this up on Bluesky but this week's Tampa City Council agenda preview is up
"CRA Board to consider $5.5 million in funding for Curtis Hixon Park; Mirasol development on Davis Islands highlights evening agenda"
"CRA Board to consider $5.5 million in funding for Curtis Hixon Park; Mirasol development on Davis Islands highlights evening agenda"