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Temple Terrace presents $2.26 million in proposed CIT capital spending, highlights public-safety and parks needs
Summary
City staff previewed a draft fiscal‑year 2026 capital budget funded largely by the Community Investment Tax, outlining $2,259,588 in proposed CIT uses for parks, public safety, library, IT and stormwater projects and noting the fund balance would fall but remain above policy targets.
City of Temple Terrace leaders on Friday presented a preliminary fiscal‑year 2026 capital budget that would use $2,259,588 of Community Investment Tax dollars for parks, public safety, library, information‑technology and stormwater projects.
The spending preview matters because the Community Investment Tax, a half‑cent sales tax renewed by voters for another 15 years, is the primary source for the proposed capital purchases. "The CIT ... is a half cent sales tax that has been on the books for about 30 years, was recently renewed by the voters for another 15 years," the city manager said at the start of the workshop.
City staff told the council the draft plan front‑loads repair and replacement of aging infrastructure and equipment. Major items presented include $250,000 to replace the River Hills playground, $75,000 for a complete restroom renovation at the public library, vehicle replacements for…
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