Weekly Agenda Review

November 17, 2022

11/17/22

  1. Tampa zoo presentation
  2. Administrative Update
  3. SOG 14 Items—SOG leadership has asked for this requirement of staff to be dismissed as most/all have been or are being addressed.
  4. Volunteer Corps/ City Corps, created for programs to assist with sandbagging and report from county about having more pet friendly shelters.
  5. Fencing at Jackson Heights and NFL Yet Center- CONTINUED
  6. TPD SWOT report on Shot Spotter
  7. Citizens Budget Committee- further defining the role of this advisory committee to the TCC.
  8. Mr. Shelby to report on elected officials being sued for DOING THEIR JOBS!
  9. Limiting the number of Workshop items on an agenda --- TCC NEEDS TO BE RESTRUCTURED! IT HAS BEEN DOING BUSINESS THE SAME WAY FOR 20+ YEARS, THE POPULATION HAS GROWN FROM 300K TO WELL OVER 400K, AND STILL MOVING FORWARD!
  10. -11. Accepting $219k from FDOT for “Speeding and Aggressive Driving” project.
  11. – 13. $625k for “project, “Tampa Enhanced Impaired Driving Enforcement Project, Last Call” 14.-15. 1.3 million Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant – Will this be set aside for funding to help with emergency services for hurricanes? I recall after Ian there was a HUGE movement of City Budgetary funds? 16-17. “Sit tight, Belt right” grant funds from FDOT to TPD $200k.
  12. Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement with report—I have no real idea what these numbers mean? The big number is $235million, but not sure how much of that comes to the city verse national funding shares? It’s not terribly clear.
  13. Purchase of 14 Toyota Camry Hybrids, not named by department as to where they will be assigned or the funds will come from?
  14. Extension of $900k grant program of Opioid Abuse Site-based Program.
  15. Service agreement between TPD and Hillsborough County Anti-Drug alliance of $10k from Stop underage drinking grant.
  16. Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Grant $750k extension.
  17. Move $498k in the Parks and Rec budget for forestry programs. NO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE…. I know the TREE People are asking questions about the tree funds? 24-26. Grant award for City’s Senior Demonstration Program, $122k. 27-28. Water Smart Tots Memorial Walk for Aubrey and Martin Luther King Parade
  18. $137k reallocation of water bond
  19. Renewal of contract with 9.1% escalation- the original contact was NOT provided. $102k for Plant Carbon, BUT the contract ends June 2023, NOT a 1 year contract? Why?? There is a BLS attachment that quotes 9.1% increase, but I’ve only seen 8.5% for any other CPI increase.
  20. Renewal of contract with CPI 8.5% increase for Personnel Solutions Plus for Temp Labor for Solid Waste $509k
  21. Approve additional Expenditures of $150k, original contract NOT attached.
  22. No BID sheet provided $599k, screen repair for wastewater
  23. Purchase 11 Ford F-350 Utility w/ Crane, $1.8 million for wastewater department
  24. Additional spending with Mancon of Virginia: Parts Store Services, from $2.4million to $ 7.6million. More than double the original contract?
  25. Additional expenditures to Allied Universal (AKA Chemical Formulators) from $1million to $1.6 million
  26. Confirmation of reappointment of Ashley Arenas De Cubas, to the Architectural Review commission for three additional years. (Attorney Position)
  27. $80k, for digital media services for Growth and Economic Development department
  28. Second Amendment to Aetna Medicare Group agreement with City of Tampa. Price escalation 7.5% $661k based on retiree participation.
  29. Coalition of Community Gardens, City of Tampa and Community Foundation of Tampa Bay. $300k
  30. Moving general funds from the budget to the departments $2.8 million. To include, Police, Fire, Contract Administration, Development and Economic Opportunities, Development and Growth, Infrastructure and mobility, Purchasing, Technology and Innovation
  31. Internal Audit!! READ THIS REPORT EVERY SINGLE TIME YOU SEE IT!!! This time it is 8 pages, get on it! I’ll read tomorrow but you should check it out!
  32. abandonment of easement located at 4510 Fig St.
  33. Easement dedication from O’Neil Equities LLC from the City of Tampa to build a house at 213 E Adalee St Tampa, for the amount of $$? 45.Agreement with Met Min to provide services under the HUD Block Grants fo $120k
  34. Demolition costs for 5412 E Columbus
  35. Demolition costs for 7911 N Mulberry St
  36. Housing NEEDS ASSESSMENT!!! Woooo HOOOO!!! IT IS ABOUT TIME!!! WHAT IS THE ETA for completion? Prior to the Comp Plan amendments? 49-50. Approving Right of Way improvements by private companies, Madsen Isles LLLP and Riverwalk Tower LLC.
  37. Replat of Parnell’s Subdivision--- I HAVE ASKED FOR MAPS to be posted of these types of changes, how can anyone know where they are talking about??
  38. Replat of West Tampa Townhomes--- I HAVE ASKED FOR MAPS to be posted of these types of changes, how can anyone know where they are talking about??
  39. Movement of CRA funds for salaries of City Staff. 54-55. Grant funds up to $1.5 million from FDOT for REO street project from Gray to Cypress streets. 56. $197k towards contract for sidewalk repairs for safety issues.
  40. Ybor sign Fabrication single bid $450k.
  41. Draft report of Community Development Block Grant for Emergency Solutions, Home Investment Partnerships, and Housing for persons with Aids.
  42. Brownfield (dump) rehabilitation for 1000 FIG st
  43. Brownfield (dump) Rehab for 2101 W Main St
  44. Special assessment for street lighting in Carmen, Gray, Fig and Oregon Areas.
  45. K-Bar Ranch III CDD for infrastructure
  46. Capital Improvement list alteration in Comp Plan – need to review these documents! 64-65. Vacation of Alleyways – 2nd readings
  47. 2nd Reading- Rezoning- 1701 E Bush Blvd
  48. 2nd Reading- SU2 AB sales 951 E 7th Ave
  49. 2nd Reading- AB sales 3924 W Spruce
  50. 2nd Reading- AB Sales 450 Channelside Dr
  51. 2nd Reading- 1602 W Snow AB Sales
  52. VAC-22-14 Vacate alleyway between Stroud and Chicago. You should watch the last hearing…it is a HOT MESS!! SMH….