Weekly Agenda Review

June 5, 2025

6/5/25

  1. TPD officer of the month
  2. TFR officer of the quarter
  3. ATU employee of the month
  4. Re-appointment to the Architectural Review Commission by John Prokop
  5. Re-appointment to the Historic preservation commission by Dr. Laura Harrison
  6. Applications for the Planning Commission Board--- there are 6 applications—there is only one position, but it is my understanding that Karen Kress is requesting to step down at the end of her term, maybe SOMEONE on TCC should contact her and see if she’ll submit that in writing in order to utilize these candidates for her position as well. I think we’ve seen in the last 6 months that it is VERY IMPORTANT that we pick the RIGHT people for these seats on the bus. The Planning Commission STAFF deserve to have bosses that are educated and have a love of our city, not just their own pocketbooks!!! a. Stephanie Poynor--- Highly endorses Rick Kugler- he and his wife are active neighborhood leaders who advocate for their neighborhood!!! b. Stephanie Poynor—Highly endorses Matt Sienk for this position.
  7. Safeguard IBIS for $34k for some sort of forensics technology that we’ve had since 2017. It doesn’t show the price increase.
  8. Receipt of $1.3million grant from Homeland security for Regional Catastrophic Preparedness.
  9. Renewal of agreement between TPD and Salvation army for Emergency Shelter agreement.
  10. $840K for Shot spotter services for 3 years?? Your thoughts will be respected on this issue.
  11. CoT allowing Moffit to use their Firearms Training Facility
  12. COT contract renewal with Good Neighbor Fence Company without Price escalation. $300k. Funny, Parks & Rec rates them Excellent but someone else rates them satisfactorily?
  13. The following have OFFENSIVE properties in the COT that had to be cleaned/cleared by Code Enforcement. (1) 2921 E 24th Ave, (2) 1305 E Palifox St, (3) 1306 E Cayuga St, (4) 4006 N Marguerite St, (5) 4005 Mango St, and (6) 1618 E Marks Dr. Personally---if you don’t have homestead on the property you should pay a PUNITIVE value on this service with the COT.
  14. Careersource contract with the COT for work experience with interns.
  15. Contract with Abe Brown Ministries for job/employment training for “returning citizens” with the COT for $100k
  16. The donation of equipment to the COT from Jabil Circuit valued at less than $5k. (12) – 24 inch monitors; twelve (12) - wireless keyboards and mice, 1 (one) – b/w network printer/copier; twelve (12) – headphones; 1 (one) – 12u open frame wall mount network rack; and 1 (One) – 24 Port Poe Switch (2960X From Trifecta - Ws-c2960x-24PS-L) for JACKSON HEIGHTS NFL YET center.
  17. The COT mowing yards for the following properties--- (1) 6901 N Armenia Ave, (2) 3616 N 25th St, and (3) 1412 E Curtis St
  18. Renewal with 2.7% increase for Citywide Property cleaning and clearing--- IS THIS for the above NE issues? If so, have we increased the prices to the LAZY…SLACKER owners… NO, not all of them are in this situation but when I check all the South Tampa addresses, I find they are SLACKERS…
  19. COT agreement with the Florida Orchestra for community engagement for $178k
  20. I love ART--- but please explain the $640k expense—WHERE will it go? What will it look like? Did I miss something? What department is paying for this?
  21. Interlocal between COT and county about water/wastewater
  22. Change order from the COT and Kimmins for DECREASE $342k with final payment being issued at $45k.
  23. THIS is the WORST ONE pager EVER!! The Water Department brings some clarity which is helpful. Thanks Mr. Jones.
  24. The OHIO State Un has offered $10k for food waste studies for the COR. Not sure how it works but we need all the help we can get.
  25. SEE #24
  26. CAN the LEGAL department enter into additional LAW FIRMS to keep them from folks suing them? Is there any cost to this amendment form if the COT doesn’t actually use their services?
  27. CRA allocation to the streetcar.
  28. Case Management software for the legal department for case management.
  29. The Glen Ave Sidewalk improvements- This project is between Beach St South to 275 in West Tampa. $1.8 million. Maybe I am missing something but this seems like a random project? But anywhere there are new sidewalks, I am down!
  30. Grant agreement for cybersecurity from the state—I am sure there is a monetary amount…but I don’t see it?
  31. Internal audit of Technology and Innovation- storage capacity
  32. Bonus agreement where the developer will result in at least 19 affordable housing units for the COT and a $2.75 million payment that will be applied to the El Prado project. The original project is 110 S Blvd REZ 22-40
  33. Private Seawall agreement for 7501 E Veve Lane
  34. ROW encroachment for 4809 N 17th St for two sets of stairs and a roof overhang.
  35. ROW encroachment for 1718 W Wantrous Ave
  36. Encroachment agreement for COT for 2510 to allow a pedestrian bridge at 2510 N Tampa St…. this is the location where we stood in the BEATINGwaiting for the Route 1 Bus near Shuffle. I think we could have gotten a bus shelter out of this deal???
  37. West Tampa CRA is purchasing property at 1002 North Howard Avenue, 2315 West Cypress Street, and 1331 West Cypress St for $3million less the cost of remediation of ½ contamination.
  38. Purchase 3- Ford Transit T-350 Utility Vans for logistics department for $206k.
  39. Storage system contract for $28k for physical storage but is says software too, not sure.
  40. Parking management system contract with Flowbird America for $616k. Why would we need a $7 million dollar one when $600 will do?
  41. DOT grant agreement for $1million to the COT, the new administration requires a 2nd signing.
  42. Grant agreement for UNION STATION to remove the repair of the roof and allow the restoration of windows instead? Does the roof not need work? It also extends the grant.
  43. Set a public hearing to replace the Empedrado st water main for July 17, 2025.
  44. Set a public hearing for Rocky Point Harbor changes for July 24th, there isn’t any explanation of the changes in ON BASE.
  45. 2nd reading- Hearing to change the boundaries of the Encore district.
  46. 2nd reading- Park naming for Harrison Boonstoppel
  47. 2nd reading- Park naming for Lisa Marie Chesser
  48. 2nd reading- Historic Preservation, property tax exemption for 1807 N Morgan St
  49. 2nd reading for Historic Preservation property tax exemption for 1704 W Jetton
  50. 2nd reading for REZ for 2701 N Fremont Ave
  51. 2nd reading for 3210 E Yukon St
  52. 2nd reading for 1905 W Sligh Ave
  53. 2nd reading for 808 North Armenia & 2402 W State St
  54. 2nd reading for 240 and 258 South Plant Avenue and 205, 207, 209 and 211 West Platt St
  55. 2nd reading for 918 E 23rd Ave
  56. 2nd Reading for 4601 & 4611 W North A st
  57. Petition for review for 2219 E Columbus Dr
  58. Petition for review 909 S Rome Ave
  59. Changes to the TREE Trust Fund- Please read into this item if you are interested. I am sure that CAB will have some input on the subject.
  60. Code of Business Conduct for parties contracting with the City of Tampa.
  61. Administrative update!
  62. Resolution to bond costs…see #63
  63. Issuance of $70million bond. I’ll be looking at this later this week.
  64. Renewal agreement with General Facility Care LLC w/4.05% price escalation for the Janitorial services for the convention center. For $3.1 million
  65. Purchase of Sulfuric Acid 66 Baume for two years for $3million for the water department
  66. Contract with Cathcart Construction- for Manhattan Ave Stormwater Improvements for $6.9million. ABOUT TIME THIS IS ADDRESSED! THANK YOU KATHY CASTOR for bringing home the $$$ to get this fixed!
  67. Purchase of Asphaltic Concrete Hot Mix from Ajax Paving Industries for $6.4 million without price escalation.
  68. $3 million for plumbing services with Muska Plumbing LLC.
  69. TPD presents Public Safety Master Plan
  70. Update for Station 24 opening.
  71. Staff to provide a report on expanding the Convention Center.
  72. Presentation of the Davis Island Stormwater Analysis, was this shared with the folks who are doing the study for the county? WHEN WILL THE CAAP Plan be presented?
  73. Staff report on purchasing lands that were previously ponds and drainage areas….why did the City allow these properties to be built on to start with??
  74. 5 minute report on parking compliance in Ybor. Lord, how long does it take to follow the stinking rules? SMH.
  75. A written report on what can be done to make Morris Bridge Rd safer.
  76. A written report on a sidewalk from the Mosque and Cypress point church to Easton Park Community.
  77. A written report on protecting abandoned cemeteries.
  78. A written report from Chief Tripp on the distribution of bunker gear to TFR
  79. A written report for a cut through road for TFR from Morris Bridge Rd to K-Bar Ranch
  80. A written report for how TCC members should handle substansive allegations of wrongdoing within the City Government and City Staff—this should be good! Well, it is terribly LACKING… we all KNOW that things have and are happening that are NOT investigated and then there are things that are investigated that don’t warrant the spending of our tax dollars. Yep, it is the Mayor’s per view but those ladies who appeared publicly are NOT the only folks who have issues in the City. Funny how if you are in the circle of trust, you can do as you please but if you aren’t…get ready someone will be all UP in your business! The issue is that the Mayor picks and chooses what/who she wants to look into.
  81. Mr. Shelby reporting on the Planning Commission board folks. Interesting reading. I hope that TCC appoints the two neighborhood friendly folks on the list to the board.