Tampa

The Board of Trustees of the General Employees' Retirement Fund held a regular meeting on April 15, 2025, at the City of Tampa's Hanna City Center to review pension fund operations and investment performance. The agenda included presentations from three investment managers (Marathon International, Redwheel Emerging Markets, and WCM Focused Growth International), a market and performance review as of March 31, 2025 with liquidity recommendations from consultant Elizabeth Bowen, and administrative matters including retirement applications, disability procedures, and monthly invoices including a $42,500 payment to Asset Consulting Group.

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The City of Tampa General Employees' Retirement Fund Board of Trustees held a regular meeting agenda scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. The meeting included investment consultant reports on market performance and portfolio review as of December 31, 2024, a legal report, and administrative matters including retirement applications and approvals of quarterly invoices totaling approximately $476,575 from various investment managers and consultants (ACG, Dodge & Cox, Leeward, Loomis, and Wellington). The agenda also encompassed approval of minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting, public comments, and administrative consent items including longevity retirement, deferred retirement, and DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Plan) applications.

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The Variance Review Board held a public hearing on March 10, 2022, in Tampa to review variance requests for property setback reductions and construction purposes. The board reviewed multiple cases, including VRB 21-136 for a 3-story residence at 426 S. Oregon Avenue requesting reductions in front, side, and rear yard setbacks, and VRB 22-15 for a porch addition at 611 N Bradford Ave, which could not be heard due to lack of proper notice. The meeting minutes indicate board votes were taken on each item, though the specific outcomes and voting details are incomplete in the document provided.

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The FY2026 budget presentation by Chief Financial Officer Dennis Rogero outlines a total recommended budget of $1,992.3 million across all funds, with the General Fund at $708.2 million and Enterprise Funds at $813.8 million. Major revenue increases include $26.2 million from property taxes and $15.6 million from judgments/fines, while expenditure increases of $53.8 million are driven primarily by $30 million in salary and benefits costs, reflecting the city's ongoing operations in public safety ($427.4 million), central government ($133.5 million), and parks and recreation ($71.6 million). The presentation also covers the General Fund balance, stormwater funding, capital improvements, and debt management, with the city maintaining a projected fund balance of 23 percent of expenditures for FY2026.

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This is an agenda for the Tampa Board of Trustees Regular Meeting scheduled for July 19, 2022, at 1:30 p.m., chaired by Stephen Hill. The meeting will include presentations from U.S. Large Cap investment managers (Dodge & Cox and Loomis Sayles), a portfolio performance review for June 2022, consideration of liquidity needs, and approval of motions regarding disability policy revision, a retirement disability claim review, and board travel policy updates. The meeting will be held at the Julian B Lane Conference Room in Tampa, Florida, with options for remote participation via video conference or phone.

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The East Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Community Advisory Committee met on April 2, 2024, to review meeting minutes, prepare for FY25 budget discussions scheduled for May 7th, and receive updates on ongoing redevelopment projects. Key projects discussed included the 1102 E. Curtis Street site (Destinations/Faith Baptist Church) with community meetings scheduled for April 16th and 20th, and the Gator Building at 3623 N. 22nd Street, where Phase II environmental testing identified a tank on the property and design planning is underway. Committee members raised questions about budget approval processes, stormwater retention pond funding, and the importance of community involvement in project decision-making.

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This document is a notice for a Tampa City Council Regular Agenda meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Old City Hall (315 E. Kennedy Blvd.). The meeting will be open to the public both in-person and via livestream on cable TV (Spectrum Channel 640, Frontier Channel 15) and internet (tampa.gov/livestream), with provisions for remote public comment and hearing participation through pre-registration at least 24 hours in advance. The document outlines accessibility options for citizens, including ADA accommodations and technical support for remote participation via communications media technology.

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On February 18, 2025, the Board of Trustees of the City of Tampa's General Employees' Retirement Fund held a regular meeting where members approved the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes and removed a disability hearing for a deceased member, Clarence Dexter Gross, from the agenda. The meeting included presentations from investment managers including JP Morgan Strategic Income Opportunities, Manulife Strategic Fixed Income, and Loop Capital Asset Management, though the document does not provide details on the content of these presentations.

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This document is the City of Tampa's Public Records Guide, which explains the definition of public records, outlines the procedures and fees for requesting them, and provides contact information and resources for accessing records. Public records include materials prepared in connection with official business such as documents, photographs, and recordings, with fees potentially charged for copying and fulfillment occurring within a reasonable timeframe. The guide directs users to the City Clerk's Archives & Records Division and provides links to various city departments and external state resources for accessing specific types of records.

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The FY2025 recommended budget totals $1,827.3 million across all funds, with the General Fund at $652.9 million (35.7%) and Enterprise Fund at $735.9 million (40.3%). Major revenue increases include $20.3 million from property taxes, $18.6 million from other taxes, and $15.0 million from miscellaneous revenues, while expenditure increases are driven by $36.5 million in salary and benefits adjustments, including negotiated raises of 4.5% for police, fire, and transit unions and 3% for non-collective bargaining employees. The budget includes five new full-time positions and maintains a general fund balance target of 23-28%, with fire and police expenditures totaling $388.9 million and $53.9 million allocated to tax increment financing revenues for Community Redevelopment Agencies.

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Pinellas County, Florida presented its FY24 Operating and Capital Budget at the First Budget Hearing on September 7, 2023, with minimal changes from the July proposal. Key additions include $23.6 million in new Opioid Abatement Settlement funds ($14.6 million in fund balance and $9.0 million in anticipated FY24 revenue) and a $28.7 million increase in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to $121.8 million, with adjustments to capital improvement projects to meet ARPA spending deadlines by December 31, 2024. The budget was developed through collaboration between County Administration, departments, and stakeholders to maintain low expenditures while delivering high-quality services.

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This document is a public meeting calendar for the City of Tampa listing scheduled meetings for April 6-9, 2026, across various municipal boards and committees including the Architectural Review Commission, Civil Service Board, Community Redevelopment Agency, Human Rights Board, and several community advisory committees. The meetings cover topics such as CCNA selection/certification, property lease proposals, downtown and East Tampa community redevelopment, and Tampa Heights public art selection. All meetings include specific dates, times, and locations at various Tampa municipal facilities, with one Civil Service Board meeting noted as cancelled.

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This document provides information about the City of Tampa's FY2022 property tax calculation and budgeting process. It illustrates that for a home with an assessed value of $226,301, after applying a $50,000 homestead exemption, the resulting net taxable value of $176,301 is multiplied by the millage rate of 6.2076 mills per $1,000 to produce a property tax of $1,094. The document includes frequently asked questions explaining that property taxes increase when property values rise despite constant millage rates, defines key budget terms, and describes Tampa's budget preparation process, which begins in November with revenue and expense estimates reviewed by the Mayor.

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