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A blog dedicated to the inner workings of Tampa government, focused on the weekly activities of City Council. https://tampamonitor.com Operated by @michaelbishop.me

Graphic asking "What Would Tallahassee's Property Tax Cuts Cost Tampa? Roughly $46 million in year one and $83 million a year after that — more than the city's entire parks budget." A stacked bar chart next to the text shows the year one and two with the homestead cut in green and the 5% cap in yellow.
Screenshot of item 2 of Thursday's agenda with the "Item details" expanded showing zoning, future land use, neighborhood, waivers and staff findings cleanly formatted.
A gray scale map with green dots scaled in color from lowest assessed value to highest, > $1 million. Darkest areas are predominantly Harbor Island, Bayshore and Hyde Park area and Palma Ceia/Culbreath Isles area.
Screenshot of map showing 3D buildings of CRA district shaded in yellow with project parcels in blue.
A zoomed in view of the land use map for the area being proposed for the total Rays development.
Current results for poll with 3 votes, 20% for stadium, the other 13 votes opting to split the funds in the other areas. Public Transportation is at 25%.
The Rays want CRA money, which only starts to flow when tax value of property surrounding the new stadium is built. This money does not exist yet. The document reads, “These CRA revenues will take several years to materialize. Neither the County nor the City should take this development risk.”
A blonde woman, Jane Castor, in a blue blazer with white shirt sitting at a table one hand resting on her chin as she's turned looking at a man, Bill Carlson, in a dark blazer wearing a white shirt speaks into a microphone. Both are sitting at a wooden table.
Screenshot of a single meeting page showing video on left, transcript on right with search field.
Text from the proposal "RedSpeed meets all of the County's camera technology requirements and is the only vendor utilizing lane-specific, high resolution (3000x5000 pixels, 30 frames per second), video cameras in combi-nation with infra-red (IR) illuminators to maximize the number of violations successfully captured and prosecuted. RedSpeed is proud to offer Flock ALPR and is the only vendor that integrates Flock ALPR into its system so that Flock ALPR is processing RedSpeed camera images.This also means no extra poles, cameras, infrastructure and solar panels cluttering the roadway."
Precinct map showing all shades of brown (Young) with Scott winning a small precinct at northern tip of district, a cross cut precinct in middle in light purple and one precinct in southeast corner of district. Margin was 21%.
Precinct map showing Young with strong votes in downtown/Ybor/West Tampa precincts, and Scott winning East Tampa precincts. Final result is Young by 2.2%
Coffee cup mock-up with the text "Tampa Matters tampamonitor.com". Dark green text on white mug.
still shot from helicopter video showing officer kicking a suspect in the head while pointing a gun at him. The suspect is on his knees hands open and to side.
I want to thank our volunteers who spent timeless hours knocking and calling for this campaign. We reached so many people who told us that they had never felt seen in politics, and were ready to feel inspired. Win or not, we built a movement around fighting for a better Tampa. We’re not done - this is the beginning of something much bigger. That's why I wholeheartedly endorse Naya Young for District 5 City Council. We have to support candidates who inspire real change, and Naya will bring the energy and perspective our city deserves. She is the best person for the job, by far, and is truly a representation of the best this district has to offer. My team and I are ready to get to work for her, and we ask that you all join us. Together, we are a force for change. Thank you for your unwavering support. Let's get to work.
Since l announced my candidacy back on June 23ra, my intention was to use this platform as an opportunity to offer a unique perspective and bring forth an intense advocacy for my fellow Tampa natives. My odds of winning were slim (to put it kindly) from day one, and I have certainly held no delusions that would suggest otherwise. Regardless, I entered this race, showed up to as many functions as my already overstimulated brain could handle, educated myself on countless topics & issues, met a litany of incredible people, and also got a chance to learn about virtually every fellow candidate in the running for the District 5 City Council seat. Out of the 14 running, only one do I know nothing about as they - to the best of my knowledge - have been to zero forums and I have seen zero interviews regarding. Part of me wants to fantasize that they are an Al-generated candidate, which would be hilarious if we didn't already have one of those in the form of a real person who uses ChatGPT to answer all their questions. So it's kinda more like a field of 12 candidates in my mind. What I will say is that you have a list of many serviceable candidates outside of those two. I can also say that I have genuinely enjoyed the presence of the other eleven candidates with whom I've had the pleasure of interacting. But there is only one particular stand out that has inspired me to make an unorthodox endorsement. While many candidates have their mind in the right place, and many have their heart in the right place - itis of my personal opinion and assessment that only Naya Young exhibits both qualities of heart & mind driving her to represent this community. Her passion has been palpable, her energy is undeniable, and her quick-witted intelligence is clear. If you want somebody who will fight for those that need it most, is willing to seek counsel from those with more storied experience, and will offer a breath of new life on the City Council dais,
All visitors - 601. Up 21.7% compared to the previous 28 days.
Graph from link showing revenue from 1/2 cent CIT tax FY18-Fy26.
Screenshot of a woman at desk on video call streamed over Youtube. Closed caption says "fire currently shares space with the police".
Screenshot of home page for Water Wise rebate program. A large faucet with a giant drop of water with the earth the bottom of the drop and a house with trees above. Below, a large bungalow, an apartment building and a retail building all with options for rebates.
It’s not getting done anytime soon. But you never know, right? City councils change over time. It’s not the first time we’ve had to wait and maybe have the temperament change a little bit on the council. That’s an area that has a lot of wealth, has a lot of history. So people are little more sensitive in that little zone. Even though it really makes no sense given what else has already been developed in the immediate area. It’s a lot of “not in my back yard”-ism and people not acting logically. But that happens a lot in our business.
screenshot of the paper "Tampa Life" with the aforementioned headline.
Given the volatility of the auto parts market and considering the City of Tampa's current projected annual expenditure of approximately $7.5 million on parts and services-an amount likely to increase— it is essential to assume a proactive, realistic approach to budgeting. Fleet Maintenance has forecasted an increased, estimated contract cost by 25%, raising the total contract value to $10 million annually. This increase accounts for potential price hikes and inflationary trends, including new tariffs of up to 25% announced in April 2025. Please be reminded that our actual costs will be based on our parts usage/need.
Ariel view of the parking lot presented by representative showing the alley outlined in orange. At the western end of the lot you can clearly see cars parked in the alley.
(18) The circumstances to be examined in determining whether the development order or enforcement action, or the development order or enforcement action in conjunction with regulatory efforts of other governmental parties, is unreasonable or unfairly burdens use of the property may include, but are not limited to: (a) The history of the real property, including when it was purchased, how much was purchased, where it is located, the nature of the title, the composition of the property, and how it was initially used. (b) The history or development and use of the real property, including what was developed on the property and by whom, if it was subdivided and how and to whom it was sold, whether plats were filed or recorded, and whether infrastructure and other public services or improvements may have been dedicated to the public. (c) The history of environmental protection and land use controls and other regulations, including how and when the land was classified, how use was proscribed, and what changes in classifications occurred. (d) The present nature and extent of the real property, including its natural and altered characteristics. (e) The reasonable expectations of the owner at the time of acquisition, or immediately prior to the implementation of the regulation at issue, whichever is later, under the regulations then in effect and under common law. (f) The public purpose sought to be achieved by the development order or enforcement action, including the nature and magnitude of the problem addressed by the underlying regulations on which the development order or enforcement action is based; whether the development order or enforcement action is necessary to the achievement of the public purpose; and whether there are alternative development orders or enforcement action conditions that would achieve the public purpose and allow for reduced restrictions on the use of the property. (g) Uses authorized for and restrictions placed on similar property.
Map of Tampa generally west of river, north of Kennedy Blvd, east of Habana, south of Columbus. Districts are gray scaled.
Similar map with only 2 designated districts.
Map of Tampa generally west of river, north of Kennedy Blvd, east of Habana, south of Columbus. Districts are gray scaled
I shall hate you Like a dart of singing steel Shot through still air At even-tide, Or solemnly As pines are sober When they stand etched Against the sky. Hating you shall be a game Played with cool hands And slim fingers. Your heart will yearn For the lonely splendor Of the pine tree While rekindled fires In my eyes Shall wound you like swift arrows. Memory will lay its hands Upon your breast And you will understand My hatred. From The Book of American Negro Poetry (Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1922) edited by James Weldon Johnson. This poem is in the public domain.
Breakdown of votes for Representative in Congress District 14. Candidate, Election Day, early vote, vote by mail, total vote, percentage Robert "Rocky" Rochford (REP) 26,737, 60,841,23,809,111,387,44.06% Kathy Castor (DEM) 28,446, 59,684,49,741,137,871,54.54% Nathaniel T. Snyder (LPF) 646,729,382,1,757,0.70% Christopher Bradley (NPA) 681,704,386 1,771,0.70%
Screenshot of the SOE site for the 3 measures.
Satellite view of corner the death was reported.
Screenshot of the map centered on Tampa. A dark map with red, orange, blue and green lines indicating different projects.
"We are so grateful to our federal partners who recognize the potential that lies within the Tampa region. We know if we don't address serious transportation improvements, literally, our growth will come to a halt - we won't let that happen. Expanding transit and affordable housing options remain two of my top issues, addressing them together ensures maximizing value and building towards a brighter future for all residents," said Mayor Jane Castor. The phrase "if we don't address serious transportation improvements, literally", "expanding transit" and "remain two of my top issues" are highlighted.
Screenshot of CRA meeting during public comment this morning with the Development & Economic Opportunity org chart graphic showing all of the resignations from this week's newsletter post.
Org chart for City of Tampa under Development & Economic Opportunity. Administrator Travis, CRA Director Moody, Housing & Community Development Director Henderson, Deputy Admin Drumgo and City Planning Director all have arrows pointing to their boxes with the word "Resigned". Deputy Admin for development and growth management Feeley has their name circled.
5.0 CARDINAL CHANGES A new CCNA selection or other competitive selection process consistent with state law wil occur fi there are cardinal or material changes made in the scope of a Project after issuance of the Design Criteria Package or Request for Proposals or Qualifications for a Project by the City. These cardinal or material changes include: 51. Change(s) ot the Design Criteria Package, scope of a Project, or plans and specifications of a Project that would result ni a land use change, material site enlargement or relocation, facility use change, change of a primary utility being constructed, or more than doubling the time for completion of a Project; or 5.2 Change(s) to the Design Criteria Package, scope of a Project, or plans and specifications for a Project that cause the cost of a Project to increase by more than twice the budgeted amount or engineer's estimate advertised in the request for proposals or qualifications for the selection of a Design-Build Firm for a Project;
Section .7 Award of a contract for Citywide Roadway Improvements and Street Resurfacing ni the amount of $8,489,180 for Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LC and $8,696,164 for C. W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. for a total of $17,185,344, controlled by requisition from various funding sources for use by the Mobility Department.
WHEREAS, on July 12, 2022, the Mayor received bids, tabulation of such bids being hereto attached for informational purposes, for the construction of Citywide Roadway Improvements and Street Resurfacing, and recommends ot this Council that the proposals of Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LC and C. W. Roberts Contracting, Incorporated be accepted, funds therefore being available in the appropriate account. Funds therefore being available in the appropriate account is highlighted.