Carlson and Clendenin Lead Effort to Delay Funding Jackson House
Unanimously approved in April, politics and confusion lead to a delay in funding and a setback to the planned work to begin the rebuilding and restoration of the building.
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8/17/26 – Final Budget Workshop & CRA/Land Use to End Week
Council open the week on Monday with their final budget workshop and continue their work Thursday as the CRA board in the morning with an evening land use focused agenda.
Budget Glossary
FY, FTE, CIP, millage, carryforward — the vocabulary you need to follow Tampa's budget, explained.
FY2027 Budget Overview — Remaining General Fund
Parks see significant cut in capital projects as often overlooked departments keep growing.
TPD Calls for Service – a 2 month snapshot
TPD handles about half a million calls a year. Tampa Monitor started tracking them to get a glimpse into what those calls are.
FY2027 Budget Overview — Public Safety
TBD
8/17-8/20/26 - Budget Workshop, CRA & Evening Land Use
A reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda including mirrored supporting documents and interactive zoning map of land use items.
Just Don't Call it PURE- No, really, it's not PURE
Mayor Castor's FY27 budget includes plans for underground injection wells for aquifer recharge of treated wastewater.
Week Off - Let's Talk Budget
Council are off this week for regular meeting with budget workshops in between.
FY2027 Budget Overview - Mobility
A resident's guide to navigating Tampa's budget. Transportation & Stormwater