Weekly Agenda Review

January 25, 2024

1/25/24

Presentation in memory of Nat Ross and Holocaust -- are we giving equal time to the Palastinenans? I am not choosing sides, but I think this presentation, while it has been given the past couple of years, makes it appear that TCC is picking a side. The previous years there was not a WAR going on.....
The Revenue and Finance department receiving award from GFOA achievement in excellence
Tonya Lewis speaking about cervical cancer awareness.
Ordinance declaring Marjorie Park Marina Gatehouse a historical landmark
Historic preservation Property Tax exemption for 1208 North Howard
COT contract with Yacht Starship Cruises with TFR and TPD for Gasparilla- no dollar amount listed
Resolution for mutual aid for COT and Zephyrills Police Department
Resolution receiving a grant for $50k from the Hillsborough EPC for removal of invasive species in parks facilities in the city of Tampa.
See #8
Special Event Permit- Gasparilla Distance Classic
Special Event Permit- Winefest
Special Event Permit--RNB- Soul Picnic
General Plumbing Contract—Apollo Construction and Larson Plumbing for $300k each for plumbing for the logistics department.
Change Order 2- Citywide stormwater culvert- decrease of $226k.
COT agreement with FL Dp Environmental Protection-$495k grant for study sea level rise
Resolution Inerliner Solutions $768k for cured in place pipe- the bid process saved the citizens 22% on this contract
Adding $162k to the 5.6 million dollar design build contract for water main improvements
DJ’s Commerical Air LLC contract with 3.7% CPI increase for Preventive maintenance at the Water Treatment Plant estimated $200k
Increase for El Prado Complete streets project originally $782k of $45k
Walter Fultz re-appointment to the VRB. For four year term.
Internal Audit report for Cayenta Utility accounting controls
CRA funds movement for $2.5 million for Master Infrastructure Project for interest earned.
Increase in funding for housing for people with AIDS Grant agreement from the Housing Authority and the COT for three year agreement.
Renewal of contract for building inspection services with 1- CAP Government and Joseph Payne INC for $680k. The original contract was for $645k. for both—the original bid process saved the citizens 15%
Why in that hell is the city putting in the sidewalk in front of these apartments that are STILL BEING BUILT??? I don’t get it? Why not make them install them?? Of course, the city will never get around to doing it?? I have more to say about this later...I'll get it out today. I asked the EXACT same question when they built the current fire station 19--- no sidewalk on Interbay in front of it??!!!
Neighborhood Enforcement clean up for the following properties-- (1) 4008 W Tyson Ave, (2) 4206 E Cayuga St, (3) 3623 N 54th St, (4) 2907 N 21st St, (5) 10012 Hyacinth Ave, (6) 2909 W Aileen St, and (7) 2418 E 18th Ave
Neighborhood Enforcement securing the following properties; (1) 8501 N 17th St, and (2) 3027 W Helen Ave
Funding transfer for FY24 budget to the CDBG funds received by the Development and Economic Opportunity Department
Funding transfer of $60k with HOME grant fund from revenue to be spent by the COT
Release of Easement by the COT, vacating at 5010 Air Cargo Rd-
Release of Easement by COT of property being re-platted in DREW Park—4311 W South Ave
Resolution reallocation of SHIP funding grant of $189k
Vacating of easement at 1305 S 22nd St
Release of easement at 4711 N Manhattan Ave
Mobility department purchase $712k for caterpillar Asphalt Paver.
2- John Deere backhoe loaders for $418 Total for both for mobility department
$400k without price escalation for Wiggins Hauling and Transfer for streetsweeping, stormwater sediments and hauling.
Petition for review date for 1411 E 24th Ave – set for March 7th
Petition for review date for 1014 E 31st Ave – set for March 28th
930 public hearing DON'T bother...just close the hearing and move on--- Chapter 14 juvenile curfew ordinance--- IMHO, the Mayor started this but now she’s backed out of it. There is already curfew that SHOULD AND COULD (yes, I am armchair quarterbacking here…but the number of folks who have complained about the officers not patrolling during that time is beyond my ability to count) have been enforced on the Halloween weekend that prompted this conversation. No MATTER what the city does in this situation- most kids who live in normal households will be home and in bed at 3am. The ones who are out on the street at 3am will still be out on the street with or without a curfew. The CITY OF TAMPA needs to look at the SAFE PLACE program that is run by the YMCA in Louisville KY for an opportunity to help kids without punitive process.
Review Hearing- David Weekley Homes- 1936 W Nassau St DE1
Public Hearing- 130-pm for Grand Cathedral Cigars—2201 N Florida Ave – Ya’ll should pay attention to this one!! Start by reading the Letter to the City Objecting to AB Suspension. I’ll see if I can find the original hearing and post the date for the video to watch what they told TCC they would do UNDER OATH…and what they actually have done!!! I am SO HAPPY THE CITY TOOK THE RIGHT STAND ON THIS!!!!
Administrative update…
Change order to MORE THAN DOUBLE the contract written to RTD construction for Meter, Hydrant and Valve Installation by the Water department—I am so confused, why would the City only issue it as a one year contract, did they not KNOW they were going to double the contract to two years? Why not bid it out as such?
South Howard Flood Relief and Streetscape Project— are there insurances that the neighborhoods have been met with and consulted on the way this is to be done? Will this include neighborhood road repairs and such. PLEASE build into the contract that the contractor can’t drag it out for YEARS like Nelson has done to Seminole Heights folks?
See #45
See my earlier comments on the curfew. Why are we wasting everyones time talking about something that most likely won’t be enforced for kids who look like mine…not that they’d be on the street. THE MAYOR started this, but now she’s not interested any longer. TCC shouldn’t waste their time discussing this.
Youth Activities for Friday and Saturday nights. Doesn’t that mean that youth would be in violation of the curfew? Just sayin… Again, I’d like to see the city investigate SAFE PLACE for a similar program in Tampa.
Staff report on recommendations for changes to safety and security of Ybor Public Parking lots. THIS is what needs to be done in YBOR--- CW Hurtak was on it prior to the shootings which makes total sense!! TCC members should lean in on this. I guarantee you that kids who are hanging out down there are doing it in Parking Lots in addition to walking on the streets.
More lights, cameras, law enforcement in the “area---assuming it is YBOR” Please note my comments on #40. Situational awareness could be increased dramatically and that might actually do the MOST good for FREE.
$280k funding for TPD grant to keep kids off the street. SAFE PLACE
TFR report on the response time in Channelside, New Tampa and SOG. --- NO DOCUMENTS ATTACHED
How the City of Tampa can preserve the Jail, fire house and the surrounding property in Port Tampa - Developers are working really hard to threaten these properties.
Report from Staff on building the Channelside fire department beneath the Port Parking Garage across from Sparkman’s Warf
Report from Code Enforcement, Zoning, Fire and Legal about 2818, 2820, and 2821 N Nebraska Ave --- NO ATTACHED DOCUMENTS
Public Safety Impact FEES—For the LOVE of all things SAFETY…someone make a motion to move forward on these fees!
Expedition of LL payments from the City of Tampa for rental assistance.
CFO- present Bondiing Capacity of the City- bond ratings ETC--- NO ATTACHED DOCUMENTS!!!
Planning Commission/ Planning Staff foling up on the 2045 Comprehensive Plan Land Use section--- I am supporting this plan at this point in the process.