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Kopeski said the city currently budgets roughly $2.9 million for external social-action and arts grants (excluding city-owned facility assets). She noted many recipients are long-term grantees (more than 10 years), and presented options discussed earlier: a finite participation life cycle, a stepped reduction for long-term recipients, or staff support for organizations to build independent capacity.

Councilmembers sought clearer objectives and simpler categories. Multiple members (Hertek, Clendenin, Carlson) recommended separating economic-development-oriented grants from arts and social funds and moving that work to the economic-development portfolio so metrics and ROI can be tracked. Several members also asked staff to identify large recipients that rely on city funding to secure matching grants and to present those funding-match requirements to the council in the FY26 budget cycle.

Kopeski proposed running the next fiscal-year intake between May and June and returning mayoral recommendations as part of the July budget presentation; council asked for an earlier workshop-level briefing showing candidate awards prior to final budget adoption. A council motion directs staff to return with a categorized list that isolates economic-development recipients and to report which nonprofits require city funding as a match for outside grants.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Tampa City Council - 04/24/25","oneSentenceSummary","Staff reviewed the city's Social Action & Arts funding mix, reporting $2.9 million in external grants this year; council asked staff to clarify category definitions, consider moving economic development items to the appropriate department, and bring a consolidated FY26 application timeline and recommendation.","taxTitle","Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida","taxId",2914,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6262671,"Council redirects recent surplus to storm response, paving and neighborhood priorities",3101,10109000,13210000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3112889-53134895c504a33abea02ba228f647d6&start=10109&end=13210","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3112889-53134895c504a33abea02ba228f647d6/thumbnail_10109000.jpg","/articles/6262671/Tampa/Hillsborough-County/Florida/Council-redirects-recent-surplus-to-storm-response-paving-and-neighborhood-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262671-f381de11bf2327c6f28de9cbccce0e80/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170679&Signature=YLf0GUcA7W0BDT~DVSFb8yIjDXncT7zEAixFM-5qR1jAwywsaeP7KmSjiYohKU66loDMIapyOUPnuRbDfRoQp9pRkqIi2To3IwiegKuSe1oO~KjL6GoPvj1GALAlYvHCGJVWAt5YMTeqSOke6yE4OAGBQy2euuaLN8o02CQh9B2eWTtfONVU27Rx1Vg~WIEwsLKFp2OQghy8zY28bnCOGVHsi-RjWrqiriu7sGO9deccdJz-FTG7f4fGFtGXaLD~4a5vrGxEjmIsLB70rsy1QXAvK0uE-gfbrxJayadY79Ozl3XhKJZdny-vUOXacq2NE3iKv-aq0nK~lrIOX4W7sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Chief Financial Officer Mike O'Hara (presented by staff) reviewed Tampa's fiscal-year 2024 fund balance and offered options for using an unallocated portion after accounting for committed reserves. The report showed the city could replenish hurricane-response reserves and still allocate funds for capital and neighborhood needs, but staff cautioned about national and local economic volatility.

After discussion the council approved a package proposed at workshop: set aside funds to replenish the hurricane emergency reserves (two $7 million set-asides to restore prior emergency spending), and allocate remaining balances for near-term needs: a flooding-assistance program, stormwater maintenance, additional paving/resurfacing and sidewalks.

Councilmembers emphasized immediate public demand for road repairs and for help with home flooding impacts. Several members also noted a pending federal/state CDBG-DR (disaster recovery) allocation to the county and asked staff to coordinate possible matches.

Councilmember Hertak moved the final allocation package and the council approved it by voice vote; council did not read a roll-call tally in the workshop. Staff said the next step is the mayoral office review and formal appropriation in the FY26 budget process; the administration will return with any adjustments as part of the routine budget review.","Council voted to allocate part of last fiscal year's fund balance to replenish hurricane-response reserves and to target funds for flood assistance, stormwater maintenance, paving and sidewalks after staff presented options and urged caution given economic uncertainty.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6262675,"Council continues Sulphur Springs action plan and asks staff for pool seawall repair update",1499,5669000,7168000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3112889-53134895c504a33abea02ba228f647d6&start=5669&end=7168","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3112889-53134895c504a33abea02ba228f647d6/thumbnail_5669000.jpg","/articles/6262675/Tampa/Hillsborough-County/Florida/Council-continues-Sulphur-Springs-action-plan-and-asks-staff-for-pool-seawall-repair-update","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262675-cb6a2c556d5ae517062b0e06cf6b7d1a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170679&Signature=UnO3v8D3~5x3bIPXx9tAiAfDRG3W4ZTOcOoU1VHU4Iglbd~bGIw-o9eUw7ubLy~e~0GZGVrcqYmVHy4cTBQK40cqNG05gTYGs0RogFN~pO3vyZo2BWjkY~6G5pfnNUEAQf3MHCBpTRXwikEprHTgiwiOWIedcUrAzPiiRXASijCBYFsjGUmzRDBb~4KMqE034fC9pNZ2g9r71Qn8mYPL3tUEV1KFC9NFh3zShQd2MHeq99r0-R2155oalmYLHrFcZA3v8uhom-URuytJ0ileGArgeGb1E-EE9z22q7RmPAG5ZtdaImzqiF-gXI9Sw9oetRZ5FslSluz921mjRQ-9ig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City planning manager Evan Johnson updated the council on the Sulphur Springs neighborhood action-plan process and asked the workshop to continue detailed action-plan discussion until Oct. 30 to allow community engagement and draft recommendations to be refined.

Johnson said phase 1 public engagement had generated workshops, surveys and more than 160 survey responses and that the consultants had logged extensive community contact. Council agreed to continue the agenda item to Oct. 30 so staff could return with draft recommendations and a prioritized implementation framework.

Parks and Recreation and neighborhood staff briefed the council on the Sulphur Springs pool, telling members the seawall that protects the pool must be repaired before the pool can be rebuilt and reopened. Staff said they expect to advertise seawall repair work soon and that repairs are unlikely to be complete by summer; they warned that a partial repair would likely lead to repeated closures.

Staff and council discussed interim options. Parks said last year's shuttle to Copeland Park was underused but can be offered again; staff also proposed expanding hours at nearby splash pads (including Spring Hill Park) and working with partners such as Community Stepping Stones and the YMCA to provide alternatives. Council asked staff to report back to the council with a written pool status update at the first October regular meeting and to outline summer programming and shuttle options.

Councilmembers and public speakers emphasized the neighborhood's long-term needs: high child-poverty rates, food access, sidewalks and public-safety concerns. Several council members and residents urged a sustained, budgeted investment (for example a community investment tool such as a CRA or dedicated nonprofit funding) rather than ad-hoc repairs. Staff said the master plan is intended to prioritize investments and help guide future budgets and CRA discussions.","Council continued the Sulphur Springs neighborhood action-plan discussion to Oct. 30 and asked for a written status update on the Sulphur Springs pool seawall and alternatives so summer services for children can be provided while repairs proceed.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6262678,"Council presses staff to widen vendor access and transparency at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Center",2724,2896000,5620000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3112889-53134895c504a33abea02ba228f647d6&start=2896&end=5620","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3112889-53134895c504a33abea02ba228f647d6/thumbnail_2896000.jpg","/articles/6262678/Tampa/Hillsborough-County/Florida/Council-presses-staff-to-widen-vendor-access-and-transparency-at-Julian-B-Lane-Riverfront-Center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262678-d9b4200db00c18d910e9c8f56ed9c388/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170679&Signature=De4q8llczbC5cqbeC-W38QWip6Yc3tQZqBVAmkNpIaWV7j4P2Nxvmrk7MHDZ8fbvNJ1SZAhhrZZCiLpaD6QuOge1za202kxz-GTAkHCllJGVCYBBhA~X1fZxpsLR-Emjz4Nglcu9bWwj6G~3AONFdsam8jj-68SXj0CO-R54OW6zaG5UCBOF3dyeri92Bd9nMFyD29IK~nhCPsqw7wxRtBvywv-0cv7RpQkiyU~BzLX2D6C9wZ~kRomKlHVNvaK5iT~6Q45rOo4c8OH2SiQmBJNrhCJJ6MwQuIj73K~3J4bemfKeiXRXht80hnjy4Ewqd8A6ipVHysZBxcW2jyU2ZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Osea Winn, administrator for Neighborhood and Community Affairs, told the council the city has changed the catering/vendor process for the Julian B. Lane Riverfront Center to broaden access and improve transparency.

Winn said the city removed the previous RFQ-approved-only vendor list, eliminated the 12-year minimum experience requirement for caterers, kept licensing and insurance checks, and waived the 15% commission for neighborhood and community groups. She said deposits remain required but may be refunded following the event and that staff will improve the website, add a central sales point and pursue scheduling software to reduce double bookings.

Councilmembers raised additional operational concerns. Councilmember Henderson said some event hosts were still being told to choose from the old vendor list after April 1 and asked that any clients who were forced onto the limited list receive refunds. Henderson also criticized high event staffing and pricing experienced by community groups and urged parity with other city venues.

Council members pressed for a written update and implementation timeline. The council voted to direct staff to return with a written update by Aug. 28 detailing policy changes and a plan to open other community facilities. Winn committed to more transparent FAQs, a single staff point of contact, and review of refund requests from clients who had been constrained by the old rules.

Councilmembers and public speakers also urged lower rental and community rates at park facilities citywide and suggested a neighborhood access program so community groups can use venues without commercial-tier fees. Osea Winn said staff is reviewing Seminole Garden and other city facilities as part of a broader, cross-department effort.","Council asked staff to return an August report after administrators described changes to Julian B. Lane's catering and booking policies: open vendor lists, waived commission for neighborhood groups, streamlined deposits and new staffing to handle bookings.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6262681,"Planning commission: most new Tampa residents, jobs will remain outside coastal high-hazard area",561,568000,1129000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3112889-53134895c504a33abea02ba228f647d6&start=568&end=1129","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3112889-53134895c504a33abea02ba228f647d6/thumbnail_568000.jpg","/articles/6262681/Tampa/Hillsborough-County/Florida/Planning-commission-most-new-Tampa-residents-jobs-will-remain-outside-coastal-high-hazard-area","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262681-f7c86746b102d0c7d10f17447bc24a6d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771170679&Signature=SmIzDQPLRXw3ALNRvMltQJPsWSYI5m0GNb1ZM8YjJT2QOwsEbCZxlQrt7rOuWgP3WOz7Uud6-oDXgy0FEs5tZTORD6j8-XVPB4tZeWHUsSPVXTEan0JYVyVhMlRxB4SIIrwZzDP1mzo-pKM1MhOD9HjJlnbQvI8U8CYNUZyCV6qMcJJL1J0VyoSwyvTEC8Iw1lBTCwe-7Q2hq3FWw0WqFdVF7fw~9cMpNs9dKAfyJNR57i2ghQsJ0MNdrXfGiY5exINbz2tuZOUAGyYWdy0W3ISClwQcQV8xhlkSF6nfY4~f0BNyWQM~9ou8InZaiGYM6LbGSrhmJB5o8atz2eQGow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Yasir Gonzalez, lead of the Planning Commission data shop, told the Tampa City Council workshop that new georeferenced models show the city will add tens of thousands of people and jobs by 2050 but that most of that growth will occur outside the state-defined Coastal High Hazard Area.

Gonzalez said roughly 67,000 residents now live inside the coastal hazard area and projected that number could rise to about 96,000 by 2050. He said roughly one in four new residents and about one-quarter of new jobs will be located within the coastal area; three out of four new residents and most new jobs will locate outside it.

The presentation explained the methodology: the commission combined the state-defined coastal boundary with small-area, geo-referenced population and job estimates and local parcel redevelopment capacity. Gonzalez said the state model is periodically updated and the commission will incorporate new storm data into future boundary adjustments.

Council members used the presentation to press for policy follow-up. Councilmember Viera and Councilmember Carlson said the data underlines the need to limit density in evacuation-constrained neighborhoods, citing evacuation timing and infrastructure costs. Councilmember Moreno asked whether building codes will change to reduce vulnerability, and Gonzalez and other staff said intensities, codes and land-use recommendations are being handled in parallel planning efforts and later planning commission hearings.

Public commenters including Carolyn Bennett and Stephanie Pointer told the council they want the commission's reports published promptly and flagged South Tampa's recent building patterns as already showing heavy growth. Gonzalez and staff said the commission publishes a blog and downloadable GIS and tabular datasets and will post a phase report for public review.

The presentation did not propose new rules; it provided data for council direction. Council members repeatedly said they want policy tools ' not just analysis ' to limit high-risk development and to plan infrastructure and evacuation before higher densities arrive.

Gonzalez and planning staff said follow-up items include public posting of the phase report and incorporation of the latest model results into the commission's upcoming land-use hearings.","Planning commission staff presented georeferenced population and jobs projections showing continued growth outside Florida's coastal high-hazard area; commissioners pressed for land-use, evacuation and insurance planning tied to that trend.","actionData","errors"]

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