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Gwen Miller, Chair, District 1 At-Large John Dingfelder, Chair Pro-Tem, District 4 Mary Mulhern, District 2 At-Large Linda Saul-Sena, District 3 At-Large Thomas Scott, District 5 Charlie Miranda, District 6 Joseph P. Caetano, District 7 Martin Shelby, City Council Attorney

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SHIRLEY FOXX-KNOWLES, CITY CLERK

***FINAL AGENDA***

DATE: 09/20/2007 TIME: 9:00 a.m.

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – GWEN MILLER, CHAIRMAN Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Adoption of Minutes

CEREMONIAL ACTIVITIES:

1. 9:00 a.m. File No. E2007-15 Presentation of commendation for Police Officer of the Month.

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2. 9:00 a.m. File No. E2007-15 Presentation of commendation to Willie Jackson, owner of the Jackson House (local landmark and historic building near Tampa Union Station). - (Original motion initiated by Saul/Sena-Dingfelder)

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA:

STAFF REPORTS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS - (FIVE [5] MINUTES PER AGENDA ITEM):

3. File No. E2007-8 CH 5 Administration, in conjunction with John Barrios of the Construction Services Center to appear and provide a report regarding their research as to what happens when an apartment complex is converted to a condominium complex and including what the process is for inspections, etc. (Original motion initiated by Caetano-Miranda)

Memorandum from Cynthia Miller, Director of Growth Management & Development Services, regarding said matter. (To be R/F)

4. File No. E2007-8 CH 20.5 Legal Department to provide a written report regarding the status of the large television station sign on Kennedy Boulevard with regard to the code enforcement process. - (Original motion initiated by Saul/Sena-Dingfelder)

Memorandum from Senior Assistant City Attorney Julie Cole, Legal Department, regarding said matter. – (To be R/F)

5. File No. E2007-8 CH 27 Land Development Coordination to appear and provide a report on the pros and cons of amending Chapter 27 to require primary entrances to subdivisions to be only on dedicated streets and not on alleyways and to also consider the impact of such an amendment on affordable housing. (Original motion initiated by Dingfelder-Mulhern)

6. File No. E2007-48 Legal Department to appear and provide a preliminary report of their findings regarding available options for campaign finance reform for City elections and independent expenditure organizations; further that Martin Shelby provide input into that research. - (Original motion initiated by Dingfelder-Saul/Sena) - (Continued from June 7, 2007) City Council Final Agenda (As of September 18, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.)

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STAFF REPORTS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONTINUED - (FIVE [5] MINUTES PER AGENDA ITEM):

7. File No. E2007-48 James Buckner, Director of the Technology and Innovation Department, to appear and provide an update regarding his additional discussions with the Louis Miller, Director of the Aviation Authority; the Downtown Partnership; the Chamber of Commerce; and the Alliance regarding wireless internet applications that are "ahead of the curve" which can be applied in smaller areas such as Channelside and Ybor City. - (Original motion initiated by Dingfelder- Saul/Sena)

8. File No. E2007-48 Legal Department to appear and provide an update regarding the Fort Homer Hesterly Armory negotiations. (Original motion initiated by Scott-Saul/Sena)

9. File No. E2007-48 [Resolution being presented for second reading] - A resolution replacing the Rules of Procedure governing meetings of the City Council of the City of Tampa.

10. File No. X2007-070 Resolution approving the proposal of Environmental Products of Florida Corporation; approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and Environmental Products of Florida Corporation approving a master lease agreement for the net amount as proposed and agreed upon for the provision of Street Sweepers, Spec. No. 80-07 for a 48 month lease in the estimated amount of $601,568.00; approving an assignment of right to lease payments under and agreement between the City of Tampa and Environmental Products of Florida Corporation and 1st Source Bank for use by the Stormwater Department; authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement. - (Continued from September 6, 2007)

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

REQUESTS BY THE PUBLIC FOR RECONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERS

AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT (3 minutes per person to speak on any matter on the agenda other than public hearings)

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Ordinances Being Presented For First Reading Consideration

11. File No. E2007-8 CH 17.5 [Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration] - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, amending City of Tampa Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17.5, Article IV, Land Development Variance Review Board; amending Section 17.5-71, Establishment; composition and terms; officers.; providing for severability; providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing an effective date.

12. File No. E2007-8 CH 22, E2007-8 CH 24 and E2007-8 CH 25 [Ordinance being presented for first reading consideration] - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida amending City of Tampa Code Chapter 24, Article V, Occupational License Tax; amending Chapter 22; Section 122, Payment of Occupational License Tax; amending Chapter 25, Section 66, Occupational License Tax; providing an effective date.

Public Safety Committee Thomas Scott, Chair, and Charlie Miranda, Vice-Chair

13. File No. B2007-2 Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; approving the appropriation of $7,654,521 within the General Fund for Police and Tampa Fire Rescue expenses.

14. File No. E2007-8 CH 11 Resolution amending Resolution 98-115 establishing a new threshold calculation for imposing false/automatic alarm fee.

Parks, Recreation and Culture Committee Linda Saul-Sena, Chair, and John Dingfelder, Vice-Chair

15. File No. B2007-2 Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; approving the transfer, reallocation, and appropriation of $600,000 in the General Fund to other accounts within said fund for utility expenses.

16. File No. B2007-2 Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; approving the transfer, reallocation, and appropriation of $70,000 in the general fund to other accounts within said fund for Clean City Division mowing contract. City Council Final Agenda (As of September 18, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.)

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17. File No. B2007-9 Resolution approving license contracts for the use of the facilities of the Tampa Convention Center between the City of Tampa and Solid Waste Association of North America, Inc. provided herein; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the agreement.

18. File No. B2007-9 Resolution approving license contracts for the use of the facilities of the Tampa Convention Center between the City of Tampa and American Association for Dental Research provided herein; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the agreement.

19. File No. B2007-43 Resolution approving an agreement between the Board of County Commissioners of Hillsborough County ("Hillsborough County") and the City of Tampa for the allocation of tourist development tax funds from Hillsborough County to the City of Tampa in an amount up to $2,100,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2008 and an amount up to $2,334,000.00 for 2009; authorizing the execution of said agreement by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

20. File No. B2007-83 Resolution approving an amendment to agreement ("amendment") by, between and among the City of Tampa ("City"), the Tampa Museum of Art, Inc., ("tma"), and Quinton C. "Ken" Rollins ("Rollins") relating to extending the employment of Rollins on a reduced schedule as the Interim Director of the Tampa Museum of Art to and including January 31, 2008 and month to month thereafter for an annual salary with the City`s portion being $63,600.00 subject to across the board adjustment; authorizing the Mayor of the City of Tampa to execute said amendment.

21. File No. X2007-070 Resolution approving the bid of Sun State International Trucks, LLC for the purchase of a Crew Cab & Chassis with Van Body, Spec. No. 21-07 in the estimated amount of $100,998.00 for use by the Parks and Recreation Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services.

22. File No. X2007-070 Resolution approving the bid of Freightliner of Tampa for the furnishing of Cab & Chassis with Trash Crane and Dump Body, Spec. No. 43-07 in the estimated amount of $101,998.00 for use by the Clean City Division; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services.

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Public Works Committee Charlie Miranda, Chair, and Mary Mulhern, Vice-Chair

23. File No. B2007-2 Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; approving the transfer, reallocation, and appropriation of $685,000 within the General Fund.

24. File No. B2007-2 Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or appropriation of $20,888 within the Wastewater State Loan Construction Fund for amendment No. 4 to the Sewer System Evaluation Study Project.

25. File No. B2007-2 Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; approving the transfer, reallocation, and appropriation of $70,000 within the Solid Waste Operating Fund.

26. File No. B2007-2 Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or appropriation of $54,566 within the Wastewater Operating Fund for the Change Order No. 1-Final to the 21st Avenue Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project.

27. File No. B2007-2 Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; approving the transfer, reallocation, and appropriation of $284,350 in the Stormwater Operating Capital Fund to other accounts within said Fund for the award of Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs, Contract 7-C-55.

28. File No. B2007-2 Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; approving the transfer, reallocation and/or appropriation of $70,404 within the Wastewater Operating Fund for the award of the San Carlos Pump Station Rehabilitation Project and Amendment No. 1 for the Bruce B Downs Segment B & C Project.

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29. File No. B2007-8 Resolution approving a license agreement with the Southwest Florida Water Management District for access and entry onto City of Tampa property for hydro- meteorological monitoring; authorizing the execution of said agreement by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

30. File No. B2007-45 Resolution approving Work Order No. 55 in the amount of $95,000.00 for professional services by HNTB Corporation pertaining to replacement and relocation of 54-inch water main in Bruce B. Downs Blvd.; authorizing issuance of said work order by the Contract Administration Department.

31. File No. B2007-59 Resolution approving an interlocal agreement between the Hillsborough County School Board and the City of Tampa, Florida, providing for the installation and maintenance of underground communication lines by the school board within the City`s right of way (Tacon Street), as more particularly described herein; to be utilized for the transmission of data between the School Board`s facilities in connection with the Roosevelt Elementary School Addition; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest thereto.

32. File No. B2007-84 Resolution approving an interlocal agreement between Hillsborough County Sheriff`s Office, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, and the City of Tampa, Florida, providing for the installation and maintenance of fiber optic cables and communications facilities by the Sheriff`s Office within the City`s right of way, as more particularly described herein, to connect various county facilities certain maintenance activities; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest thereto.

33. File No. X2007-070 Resolution approving a proposal from Southern Sewer Equipment Sales and the City of Tampa for the purchase of a Vac-Con Model VPD4211LHA Sewer Cleaner Truck in the estimated amount of $268,000.00 for use by the Stormwater Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services.

34. File No. X2007-929 Resolution approving the bid of Tampa Armature Works (TAW) Orlando Service Center for the provision of electric motor repair, rewind, and reconditioning in the estimated amount of $123,388.00 for use by the Wastewater Department; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services.

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35. File No. X2007-962 Resolution approving the bid of Kimmins Contracting Corporation for the furnishing of Wastewater Grit and Jet-Vac Debris Removal at Howard F. Curren AWT Plant in the estimated amount of $110,000.00 for use by the Wastewater Department/AWT Plant; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services.

36. File No. X2007-962 Resolution approving additional expenditures within an existing award between the City of Tampa and International Diving Services, LLC for the furnishing of in- service cleaning and inspection of finished clearwells in the estimated amount of $95,200.00 for use by the Water Department/DLT Plant.

37. File No. Y2007-20 Resolution accepting the proposal of Synagro South, LLC, pertaining to Contract 7-C-76, Howard F. Curren AWTP Digester No. 6 Rehabilitation, Phase 1, in the total amount of $496,000.00; authorizing the execution of the contract by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

38. File No. Y2007-21 Resolution accepting the proposal of RTD Construction, Inc., pertaining to Contract 7-C-20, Large Pump Station Flow Meters Replacement: San Carlos Pump Station Flow Meters Replacement & Emergency Bypass, in the total amount of $252,323.00; authorizing the execution of the contract by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

39. File No. Y2007-22 Resolution accepting the proposal of the second low bidder, New City Construction Corporation, pertaining to Contract 7-C-55, Miscellaneous Concrete Repairs, in the total amount of $284,350.00; authorizing the execution of the contract by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

40. File No. F2007-199 Memorandum from Assistant City Attorney Janice M. McLean, Legal Department, transmitting the City of Tampa Floodplain Management Plan Progress Report. - (To be R/F)

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Finance Committee John Dingfelder, Chair, and Joseph Caetano, Vice-Chair

41. File No. B2007-2 Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; approving the transfer, reallocation, and appropriation of $3,225,000 in the General Fund to other accounts within said fund for various General Fund Department expenses.

42. File No. B2007-2 Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; approving the transfer, reallocation, and appropriation of $110,000 in the General Fund to other accounts within said fund for Nondepartment expenses.

43. File No. B2007-2 Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; approving the appropriation of $10,000 within the Administrative Services Fund for personnel expenses.

44. File No. E2007-16 Resolution approving the appointment by the Mayor of Gennaro Di Nola (Alternate), as a member of the Variance Review Board, for the unexpired term of Seth Nelson ending February 1, 2008.

45. File No. B2007-46 Resolution approving a third amendment to agreement between the City of Tampa and the Law Firm of Stewart, Twine & Campbell, P.A. (formerly known as Stewart & Twine, P.A), for the provision of legal services in connection with representation of the Civil Service Board and other related services on behalf of the City in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

46. File No. B2007-46 Resolution approving an amendment to agreement between the City of Tampa and Thompson, Sizemore & Gonzalez, P.A., to provide legal services to the City in connection with labor relations, civil service, employment discrimination and related matters in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

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47. File No. B2007-46 Resolution approving a second amendment to agreement between the City of Tampa and Joseph G. Thresher and Thresher P.A., to provide for legal services involving construction litigation, surety litigation and other matters, as may be required by the City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00; authorizing the execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

48. File No. X2007-070 Resolution approving the bid of Bill Currie Ford for the purchase of Ford Escape XLT, Spec. No. 11-07 (Re-Bid) in the estimated amount of $380,632.50 for use by the Parks & Recreation Department (1 Unit), Code Enforcement Department (13 Units [5 Hybrid]), (6 Units), and the Department of Public Works (1 Unit); authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services.

49. File No. X2007-070 Resolution approving the bid of Bill Currie Ford for the purchase of Ford Escape XLT, Spec. No. 11-07 (Re-Bid) in the estimated amount of $232,009.00 for use by the Growth Management Department (9 Units [2 Hybrid]), Solid Waste Department (2 Units [1 Hybrid]), and the Wastewater Department (2 Units); authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services.

50. File No. X2007-204 Resolution approving the donation of obsolete computer equipment on a rotation basis, to various charitable, non-profit organizations, Hillsborough County Schools, and Technical Trade Schools as listed in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof, authorizing the Director of Purchasing to donate said property, supplies materials or services.

51. File No. X2007-550 Resolution approving additional expenditures within an existing award between the City of Tampa and Bob`s Barricades, Inc. for the Rental of Traffic Control Devices in the estimated amount of $50,000.00 for use by the various departments.

52. File No. X2007-961 Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and CompBenefits Corporation for the provision of Dental Insurance Benefits for use by City of Tampa employees and retirees; authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement.

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53. File No. X2007-988 Resolution approving the renewal of an award between the City of Tampa and McConnie Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a McConnie Fence Company for the furnishing of Citywide fencing in the estimated amount of $200,000.00 for use by various departments.

54. File No. WZ07-134 Petition of Tampa Downtown Partnership Friends of the Festival requesting a temporary one-day wet-zoning, 1-COP-X, at 501 North Franklin on October 12, 2007.

55. File No. WZ07-137 Petition of Friends of the Festival, Inc. requesting a temporary one-day wet- zoning, 4-COP-X, at 720 Zack Street on October 12, 2007.

56. File No. WZ07-138 Petition of Friends of the Festival, Inc. requesting a temporary one-day wet- zoning, 4-COP-X, at 720 Zack Street on October 5, 2007.

57. File No. WZ07-142 Petition of Ducks Unlimited of Tampa Bay requesting a temporary one-day wet- zoning, 4-COP-X, at 5225 N. Himes Avenue (Higgins Hall) on September 27, 2007.

Building, Zoning and Preservation Committee Joseph Caetano, Chair, and Thomas Scott, Vice-Chair

58. File No. B2007-2 Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; approving the transfer, reallocation, and appropriation of $300,000 within the - Community Redevelopment Agency Fund 2007 for neighborhood infrastructure and beautification / cleanup.

59. File No. B2007-2 Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; approving the transfer, reallocation, and appropriation of $400,000 within the - Community Redevelopment Agency Fund 2007 for land assemblage.

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60. File No. B2007-2 Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; approving the transfer, reallocation, and appropriation of $103,796.66 within the Ybor - Community Redevelopment Agency Fund 2007 for signage and promotional activities.

61. File No. B2007-44 Resolution approving, after a request for proposal, a land sales agreement and form of quit claim deed between the City of Tampa, as seller, and Tampa Port Authority, as purchaser, authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest said land sales agreement and quit claim deed for the sale of City owned or held surplus property considered an uneconomic remainder located in the Community Redevelopment Area in the vicinity of 601 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida, for a sales price of $64,152.00, together with closing costs.

62. File No. B2007-44 Resolution approving a land sales agreement and form of quit claim deed by and between the City of Tampa, as seller, and William P. Neely, as purchaser, for City owned property located at 3122 W. Coachman Avenue, Tampa, Florida, determined to be an uneconomic remainder to be sold for purchaser`s payment of all closing costs; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest said land sales agreement and quit claim deed.

63. File No. D2007-4 Resolution approving a plat of Eastport Industrial Park, (a property located in the vicinity of 6th Avenue and Orient Road), as more particularly described in Section 1 of this resolution, contingent upon certain conditions; authorizing the Chairman of the City Council and the City Clerk to execute a proper certificate of the plat.

64. File No. D2007-4 Resolution vacating Lots 54, 56 & 58 of Revised Map of Unit No 9 of Bel-Mar, as recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 30, public records of Hillsborough County, Florida, more particularly described in Exhibit "a"; approving a replat of the same to be known as MacDill Cityhomes Townhomes (an 11 unit townhome project located in the vicinity of South MacDill Avenue, West El Prado Boulevard and West Waverly Avenue), contingent upon certain conditions; authorizing the Chairman of the City Council and the City Clerk to execute a proper certificate of the plat.

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65. File No. D2007-4 Resolution vacating Lot 13 Jones Addition Temple Terrace, as recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 49, public records of Hillsborough County, Florida, more particularly described in Exhibit "A"; approving a replat of the same to be known as Annette Estates (a 5 unit project located on North Annette Avenue), contingent upon certain conditions; authorizing the Chairman of the City Council and the City Clerk to execute a proper certificate of the plat.

66. File No. E2007-40 Resolution approving and accepting a water easement, given by donation, from River Side of Hillsborough, LLC to the City of Tampa, relative to water facilities located at 5115 Palm River Road, Tampa, Florida.

67. File No. E2007-40 Resolution authorizing the approval and acceptance of a grant of water easement donated by West Gate Baptist Church of Tampa Inc, a Florida non-profit corporation, to the City of Tampa for the installation of water facilities at 5121 Kelly Road, Tampa, Florida.

68. File No. F2007-69 Resolution approving an agreement for a $325,656.00 grant between the City of Tampa and Catholic Charities, Inc., Diocese of St. Petersburg, a Florida nonprofit corporation, for provision of housing and supportive services to persons with AIDS or related diseases and their affected resident family members under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant Program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk/Deputy City Clerk to attest to said agreement.

69. File No. F2007-69 Resolution approving an agreement for a $200,000.00 grant between the City of Tampa and the Pasco County Housing Authority, a public body, corporate and politic, for provision of housing and supportive services to persons with AIDS or related diseases and their affected resident family members under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant Program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk/Deputy City Clerk to attest to said agreement.

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70. File No. F2007-69 Resolution approving an agreement for a $780,000.00 grant between the City of Tampa and Boley Centers, Inc., a Florida nonprofit corporation, for provision of housing and supportive services to persons with AIDS or related diseases and their affected resident family members under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant Program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk/Deputy City Clerk to attest to said agreement.

71. File No. F2007-69 Resolution approving an agreement for a $59,705.00 grant between the City of Tampa and The Harbor Behavioral Health Care Institute, Inc., a Florida nonprofit corporation, for provision of housing and supportive services to persons with AIDS or related diseases and their affected resident family members under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant Program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk/Deputy City Clerk to attest to said agreement.

72. File No. F2007-69 Resolution approving an agreement for a $412,093.00 grant between the City of Tampa and Catholic Charities, Inc., Diocese of St. Petersburg, a Florida nonprofit corporation, for provision of housing and supportive services to persons with AIDS or related diseases and their affected resident family members under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant Program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk/Deputy City Clerk to attest to said agreement.

73. File No. F2007-69 Resolution approving an agreement for a $730,000.00 grant between the City of Tampa and the Housing Authority of the City of Tampa, a public body, corporate and politic, for provision of housing and supportive services to persons with AIDS or related diseases and their affected resident family members under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant Program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk/Deputy City Clerk to attest to said agreement.

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74. File No. F2007-69 Resolution approving an agreement for a $197,149.00 grant between the City of Tampa and Catholic Charities, Inc., Diocese of St. Petersburg, a Florida nonprofit corporation, for provision of housing and supportive services to persons with AIDS or related diseases and their affected resident family members under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant Program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk/Deputy City Clerk to attest to said agreement.

75. File No. F2007-69 Resolution approving an agreement for a $200,000.00 grant between the City of Tampa and Francis House, Inc., a Florida nonprofit corporation, for provision of supportive services to persons with AIDS or related diseases and their affected resident family members under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant Program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk/Deputy City Clerk to attest to said agreement.

76. File No. F2007-69 Resolution approving an agreement for a $80,000.00 grant between the City of Tampa and the Agency for Community Treatment Services, Inc., a Florida nonprofit corporation, for provision of housing and supportive services to persons with AIDS or related diseases and their affected resident family members under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant Program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk/Deputy City Clerk to attest to said agreement.

77. File No. F2007-69 Resolution approving an agreement for a $330,000.00 grant between the City of Tampa and Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, Inc., a Florida nonprofit corporation, for provision of housing and supportive services to persons with AIDS or related diseases and their affected resident family members under the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant Program of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizing the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk/Deputy City Clerk to attest to said agreement.

78. File No. F2007-127 Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and the State of Florida, Department of Health, Hillsborough County Health Department, for the conduct and administration of a Vision Program in the amount of $13,722; authorizing execution thereof by the mayor of the City of Tampa. City Council Final Agenda (As of September 18, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.)

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79. File No. F2007-127 Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and the Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coordinating Office, Inc., for the conduct and administration of a Drug Prevention Program in the amount of $75,000; authorizing execution thereof by the mayor of the City of Tampa.

80. File No. F2007-127 Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and Junior Civic Association, Inc., for the conduct and administration of an After School and Summer Program in the amount of $21,000; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

81. File No. F2007-127 Resolution approving an agreement between the city of Tampa and the C.E. Mendez Foundation, Inc., for the conduct and administration of a Drug Prevention Education Program in the amount of $33,437; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

82. File No. F2007-127 Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and Computer Mentors Group, Inc., for the conduct and administration of a Computer Mentors Kids Program in the amount of $23,269; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

83. File No. F2007-127 Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and A Brighter Community, Inc., for the conduct and administration of a Child Care Program in the amount of $13,600; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

84. File No. F2007-127 Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and Mayor`s Beautification Program, Inc., for the conduct and administration of a STEPS Program in the amount of $25,366; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

85. File No. F2007-127 Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, Inc., for the conduct and administration of a Comprehensive Mentoring Program in the amount of $10,000; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

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86. File No. F2007-127 Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, inc. for the conduct and administration of Eldernet Program in the amount of $12,000; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

87. File No. F2007-127 Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and the Police Athletic League of Tampa, Inc., for the conduct and administration of a PAL Youth Program in the amount of $10,000; authorizing execution thereof by the mayor of the City of Tampa; providing an effective date.

88. File No. F2007-127 Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and the Spring of Tampa Bay, Inc., for the conduct and administration of the Spring Child Care Program in the amount of $7,000; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

89. File No. F2007-127 Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and United Cerebral Palsy of Tampa Bay, Inc., for the conduct and administration of a Therapy Program in the amount $17,046; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

90. File No. F2007-127 Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and Seniors in Service of Tampa Bay, Inc. for the conduct and administration of a Senior Companion and Senior Volunteer Caregivers Programs in the amount of $26,554; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the city of Tampa.

91. File No. F2007-127 Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and Tampa Community Health Centers, inc. for the conduct and administration of a Dental Program in the amount of $30,000; authorizing execution thereof by the Mayor of the City of Tampa.

92. File No. X2007-955 Resolution assessing the costs expended by the City of Tampa, a municipal corporation, for the demolition and/or removal of certain building(s) and/or structure(s) in the city after condemnation thereof and failure of the property owner(s) to demolish and/or remove same; authorizing a certified copy of the resolution to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and having the force and effect of a notice of assessment of lien. - (Various locations) City Council Final Agenda (As of September 18, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.)

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93. File No. X2007-961 Resolution approving the renewal of an agreement between the City of Tampa and Roberts Communications and Marketing, Inc. for the provision of marketing and media relations services for Ybor City in the estimated amount of $200,000.00 for use by the Ybor City Development Corporation.

Transportation Committee Mary Mulhern, Chair, and Linda Saul-Sena, Vice-Chair

94. File No. B2007-2 Resolution making certain changes in the budget of the City of Tampa for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007; approving the transfer, reallocation, and appropriation of $48,275 within the Transportation Impact Fee Construction Fund - FY2006 for Cross Creek Boulevard Road Widening.

95. File No. B2007-43 Resolution approving an interlocal agreement between the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County in connection with the City`s Cross Creek Boulevard improvement project Phase II; providing for Hillsborough County to appropriate half of the estimated construction costs or $1,500,000.00, whichever is less, for road widening improvements to Cross Creek Boulevard Phase II (improvements generally located from West Drive to Morris Bridge Road), City Project No. PW4819, County Project No. 61058, and make said funds available to the City; authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; providing for the funding thereof.

96. File No. B2007-46 Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Tampa and Wade Trim, Inc. for architectural/engineering services in connection with the East Tampa 22nd Street Enhancement Project, PW6989 & PW6990, authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement; providing for the funding thereof.

97. File No. X2007-745 Resolution approving the bid of Associated Asphalt Tampa, LLC d/b/a Mariani Asphalt for the furnishing of Bituminous Materials in the estimated amount of $209,025.00 for use by the Department of Public Works/Transportation Division; authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase said property, supplies, materials or services.

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98. File No. Y2006-9 Resolution authorizing a Final Contract Change Order No. 1-Final deducting $65,583.09 and payment in the amount of $113,745.30 to the contract between the City of Tampa and R. E. Purcell Construction Co., Inc. for Project PW4807, construction of Cross Creek Boulevard Widening.

99. File No. E2007-8 CH 25 - (Transportation Code) Special Event Permit: Police Memorial Run - Downtown Area - October 13, 2007.

100. File No. E2007-8 CH 25 - (Transportation Code) Special Event Permit: Festival del Sabor - Ybor City Area - October 13, 2007.

101. File No. E2007-8 CH 25 - (Transportation Code) Special Event Permit: Humane Society of Tampa Bay, 3rd Annual Beer Fest - Ybor City Area - October 20, 2007.

102. File No. E2007-8 CH 25 - (Transportation Code) Special Event Permit: Take the First Step - Downtown Area - September 21, 2007.

103. File No. E2007-8 CH 25 - (Transportation Code) Petition of Peru Hope 2007, Inc., 4453 Summer Oak Drive, Tampa, requesting to solicit on R/O/W on September 29, 2007 and October 20, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - (Legal Department to be requested to prepare a resolution for submittal to Clerk`s Office by September 25, 2007 for placement on the September 27, 2007 agenda.)

104. File No. E2007-8 CH 25 - (Transportation Code) Petition of Egypt Shrine, 4050 Dana Shores Drive, Tampa, requesting to solicit on R/O/W on September 28 and 29, 2007 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. - (Legal Department to be requested to prepare a resolution for submittal to Clerk`s Office by September 25, 2007 for placement on the September 27, 2007 agenda.)

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ITEMS BEING SET FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS BY COUNCIL CONSENT:

105. File No. C07-13 Resolution setting a public hearing on October 25, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. upon a petition Dillon Alderman to vacate, close, discontinue and abandon a certain right- of-way (all that portion of East 11th avenue lying west of CSX railroad, north of East 10th Avenue and east of North 36th Street) in East Bay Addition, a subdivision in the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida; the same being more fully described in Section 1 of this resolution.

106. File No. E2007-8 CH 27 Petition of Jeffrey Tedder, MD, requesting an appeal hearing regarding a certificate of appropriateness decision of the Architectural Review Commission, ARC 07-145, pertaining to property at 1209 Bayshore Blvd. - (Appeal hearing to be scheduled on November 15, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.)

PUBLIC HEARING - SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE – (Item 107) – (Non Quasi-judicial Proceedings)

107. 9:30 a.m. File No. E2006-8 CH 20.5 and E2007-8 CH 20.5 [Ordinance being presented for second reading] - An ordinance of the City of Tampa, Florida, making comprehensive revisions to Chapter 20.5 City of Tampa Code of Ordinances; amending Section 20.5-4 words defined; amending Section 20.5-7 allowable signs; Permits; when not required; amending Section 20.5-13 on- site signs; permits required by repealing and replacing Section 20.5-13 (c)(1); amending Section 20.5-13 on-site signs; permits required by repealing and replacing Section 20.5-13(c)(2); repealing and replacing Section 20.5-16 non- conforming signs-generally; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith; providing an effective date.

PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (Items 108 through 113) – (Quasi-judicial proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)

108. 9:30 a.m. File No. C07-10 [Ordinance being presented for second reading] - An ordinance vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning all that portion of alleyway lying south of East Chelsea Street, north of East North Bay Street, west of North 14th Street, and east of North 13th Street, in Heights, a subdivision in the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida; the same being more fully described in Section 2 hereof; reserving certain easements and conditions; providing an effective date.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED - SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (Items 108 through 113) – (Quasi-judicial proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)

109. 9:30 a.m. File No. WZ07-104 [Ordinance being presented for second reading] - An ordinance making lawful the sale of beverages containing alcohol of more than 1% by weight and not more than 14% by weight and wines regardless of alcoholic content - beer and wine - (2-COP-X) - for consumption on the premises only at or from that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 4020 West Kennedy Boulevard, Unit # 104, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section 2 hereof; waiving certain restrictions as to distance based upon certain findings; providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing an effective date.

110. 9:30 a.m. File No. WZ07-105 [Ordinance being presented for second reading] - An ordinance making lawful the sale of beverages containing alcohol of more than 1% by weight and not more than 14% by weight and wines regardless of alcoholic content - beer and wine - (2-APS) - in sealed containers for consumption off premises only at or from that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 951 East 7th Avenue, Suite D, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section 2 hereof; waiving certain restrictions as to distance based upon certain findings; imposing certain conditions; providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing an effective date.

111. 9:30 a.m. File No. WZ07-107 [Ordinance being presented for second reading] - An ordinance making lawful the sale of beverages containing alcohol regardless of alcoholic content - beer, wine and liquor - (4-COP) - for consumption on the premises and in sealed containers for consumption off the premises in connection with a lounge/nightclub business establishment on that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 5718 East Adamo Drive, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section 2 hereof; providing an effective date.

112. 9:30 a.m. File No. WZ07-112 [Ordinance being presented for second reading] - An ordinance making lawful the sale of beverages containing alcohol of more than 1% by weight and not more than 14% by weight and wines regardless of alcoholic content - beer and wine - (2-APS) - in sealed containers for consumption off premises only at or from that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 406-428 West Waters Avenue, Unit 412, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section 2 hereof; waiving certain restrictions as to distance based upon certain findings; providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing an effective date.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED - SECOND READING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCES – (Items 108 through 113) – (Quasi-judicial proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)

113. 9:30 a.m. File No. WZ07-114 [Ordinance being presented for second reading] - An ordinance making lawful the sale of beverages containing alcohol regardless of alcoholic content - beer, wine and liquor - (4-COP-R) - for consumption on the premises only in connection with a restaurant business establishment at or from that certain lot, plot or tract of land located at 300 East Madison Street, 500 and 501 North Franklin Street, Tampa, Florida, as more particularly described in Section 2 hereof; waiving certain restrictions as to distance based upon certain findings; providing for repeal of all ordinances in conflict; providing an effective date.

PUBLIC HEARINGS – (Quasi-judicial proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)

114. 10:00 a.m. File No. E2007-8 CH 27 Public hearing upon an historic preservation property tax exemption application for the property owned by Michael M. Eisenfeld and Beth L. Eisenfeld and located at 813 South Packwood Avenue, Tampa, Florida, in the Historic District, the same being more fully described in Section 2 hereof.

115. 10:00 a.m. File No. E2007-8 CH 27 Public hearing upon an historic preservation property tax exemption application for the property owned by Coruna Corporation and located at 509-513 Street, Tampa, Florida, in the North Franklin/Downtown Multiple Properties Historic District, the same being more fully described in Section 2 hereof.

116. 10:00 a.m. File No. E2007-8 CH 27 Public hearing upon an historic preservation property tax exemption application for the property owned by Bay Brewing Company and located at 2205 North 20th Street, Tampa, Florida, in the Ybor City Historic District.

117. 10:00 a.m. File No. WZ07-110 Public hearing on the petition of Taverna Bar El Escondite Corp. requesting the sale of alcoholic beverages, 2-COP-R, at 428 W. Waters Avenue.

118. 10:00 a.m. File No. WZ07-118 Public hearing on the petition of FDR Land, Inc. requesting the sale of alcohol, 4 COP-X, at 1103 East Cumberland.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS CONTINUED – (Quasi-judicial proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)

119. 10:00 a.m. File No. WZ07-119 Public hearing on the petition of Baker St. Westshore, LLC requesting the sale of alcoholic beverages, 4-COP-X, at 218 Westshore Plaza.

120. 10:00 a.m. File No. WZ07-120 Public hearing on the petition of Busch Entertainment Corporation requesting the sale of alcoholic beverages, 4-COP, at 4545 E. Bougainvillea Avenue, 3000 E. Busch Blvd. and 9415 N. McKinley Drive.

121. 10:00 a.m. File No. WZ07-122 Public hearing on the petition of Richard Smith requesting the sale of alcoholic beverages, 2-COP-R, at 6401 N. Nebraska Avenue.

APPEAL HEARING – (Quasi-judicial proceedings require witness to be sworn in prior to testifying pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-667)

122. 10:00 a.m. File No. E2007-8 CH 27 - (CANNOT BE HEARD - CERTIFICATE OF MAILING, TRANSCRIPTS AND COMPLETE RECORD NOT PROVIDED) Appeal hearing on the petition of Kim Bailey regarding a decision of the Architectural Review Commission regarding the property at 815 South Rome Avenue.

INFORMATION REPORTS AND NEW BUSINESS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT:

FINAL ADJOURNMENT:

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

THE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE RECESSING AT 12:00 NOON FOR LUNCH PURSUANT TO RULE 3(B)(1), COUNCIL’S RULES OF PROCEDURE, UNLESS THE RULE IS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL THEN PRESENT.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

DUE TO UPCOMING HOLIDAYS, SUBMISSION DEADLINES FOR AGENDA ITEMS IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK: Wednesday: Nov. 7th @ 10:00 a.m. FOR Thursday: Nov. 15th @ 9:00 a.m. Tuesday: Nov. 20th @ 10:00 a.m. FOR Thursday: Nov. 29th @ 9:00 a.m. Wednesday: Jan. 3, 2008 @ 10:00 a.m. FOR Thursday: Jan. 11, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.

CANCELLATION OF THE FOLLOWING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS DUE TO CITY COUNCIL BEING ON VACATION AND UPCOMING HOLIDAYS: Thursday: Nov. 22nd @ 9:00 a.m. – (Thanksgiving Holiday) Thursday: Dec. 27th @ 9:00 a.m. – (Council’s Winter Vacation) Thursday: Jan. 3rd, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. – (Council’s Winter Vacation)

UPCOMING EVENING SESSIONS OF COUNCIL: Wednesday: Sept. 19th @ 5:01 p.m. (FY2008 Budget) Thursday: Sept. 27th @ 6:00 p.m. Thursday: Oct. 11th @ 5:30 p.m. Thursday: Oct. 25th @ 6:00 p.m. Thursday: Nov. 8th @ 6:00 p.m. Thursday: Nov. 29th @ 6:00 p.m. Thursday: Dec. 13th @ 6:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) MEETINGS: Commencing on July 17th through December of 2007, the meetings of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will be held on the third Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

Tuesday: Sept. 18th @ 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: Oct. 16th @ 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: Nov. 20th @ 1:30 p.m. Tuesday: Dec. 18th @ 1:30 p.m.

Commencing on January 8, 2008 through December of 2008, the meetings of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers.

Tuesday: Jan. 8th, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m.

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COUNCIL MEETINGS All Council meetings are open to the public and are held each Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Zoning hearings are held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Additional meetings may be scheduled by Council.

CTTV VIEWINGS: Regular Meetings: (LIVE) – Thursdays – 9:00 a.m. - (REPLAYED) – Thursdays – 6:00 p.m.; Saturdays – 1:00 p.m.; Wednesday – 8:30 a.m.; Thursday through Monday nights at 12:00 midnight. Evening Meetings: (REPLAYED) Sundays – 8:00 a.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 12:00 midnight.

AGENDA AVAILABILITY Council agendas are prepared for each Council meeting and are available to the public in the Office of the City Clerk. The draft agenda for the Thursday, 9:00 a.m. session is available at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, three working days prior to the meeting. The draft agenda for the night meeting held the second and fourth Thursday of each month is available at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, eight working days prior to the meeting. Draft/action agendas are available on the Internet (E-mail: ci.tampa.fl.us) and are also available by providing the Office of the City Clerk with stamped, self-addressed envelopes for this purpose.

PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may address Council for three minutes regarding any matter on the agenda, except public hearings, during the Agenda Audience section. The speaker shall first identify the item and restrict all comments to matters relevant to that item. Comments not relevant shall be ruled out of order by the Chair and continued irrelevant comments shall result in the speaker being denied further audience time. The public may also address Council for three minutes regarding any matter during the General Audience and Comments from the Floor section. When addressing Council, state your name and address. Please observe the time limit.

The Chairman shall rule out of order any member of the public who shall speak out of order or who shall not address Council from the podium or other established speaker area. The Chairman shall also rule out of order any person who, in the Chairman's determination, is making obscene, profane, impertinent, irrelevant, immaterial inflammatory statements or inciting violence or fighting.

No member of the audience shall, during a Council Meeting, make or cause to be made any audible or disruptive sound or noise.

All persons shall at all times conduct themselves in accordance with these rules and failing such shall be removed from the Council Chamber. In the event of such removal such person shall not thereafter be readmitted to the Council Chamber or the Council Lobby during the same meeting.

PUBLIC HEARING SPEAKER'S WAIVER FORM Only during public hearings, individuals in the audience may designate a spokesperson to speak on their behalf, thereby relinquishing their speaking time to the designated spokesperson on the public hearing agenda item for which designation was made. A Speaker's Waiver Form must be filled out and signed by individuals in the audience and presented to Council at the time that s/he appears before Council. Speaking time is one minute per name up to a maximum of 10 minutes.

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CONSENT AGENDA The COMMITTEE portion of the agenda is known as the CONSENT Agenda. It is an effective procedure used by Council to handle routine items expeditiously. Each Councilmember is assigned a committee and reviews all items prior to the meeting. Committee items are adopted by one motion unless a member of the public or a Councilmember wishes to address a particular item. In such cases, the item will be pulled from the consent agenda and considered separately.

CANCELLATION OF A NOTICED, SCHEDULED HEARING There are times when a noticed, scheduled hearing will not be heard due to the petition not being perfected. You may call the Office of the City Clerk anytime four days prior to the hearing to confirm that the hearing will be held.

SPECIAL DISCUSSION/STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS Special Discussion/Council Standing Committee Meetings are held on an as-needed basis prior to the regular session of Council, in the Mascotte Room. Documentation of these meetings are made by Council staff and are open to the public.

COUNCIL CALENDAR The Council Calendar is updated by the Office of the City Clerk after the action agenda(s) has been finalized and printed. Items placed on the Council Calendar are the regular and adjourned scheduled City Council meetings and special meetings such as public hearings, workshops, presentations, items scheduled for a time certain, and any cancelled sessions. Also listed on the Council Calendar are any Standing Committee meetings, Special Discussion meetings or any special meetings that the Council must attend as a group. The updated Council Calendars are posted on the bulletin board in the main lobby of Old City Hall and are also posted on the City of Tampa’s Official Web Site (www.tampagov.net)

ADA INFORMATION In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statute, persons with disabilities needing special accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Office of the City Clerk at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the date of the meeting.

PARKING FACILITIES IN THE VICINITY OF CITY HALL Fort Brooke has approximately 600 spaces dedicated for hourly parking. This facility is located between Florida/Franklin and Washington/Cumberland. Entrance to the hourly side is off Whiting Street (the north module). The fee for parking is $1.60 per hour with a maximum of $ 9.50 for the day.

The Jackson Street Lot has 130 spaces and is located between Florida/Marion and Jackson/Kennedy. Entrances are on both Jackson and Kennedy. The fee for parking is $1.60 per hour with a maximum of $9.50 for the day.

Please be advised that all parking meters located on Kennedy Boulevard and south to include Whiting Street are currently enforceable until 8:00 PM and all parking meters south of Whiting Street are currently enforceable until 12:00 AM, seven days per week. Parking meters located north of Kennedy Boulevard are not currently enforceable after 6:00 PM.

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DEPARTMENTAL CONTACTS FOR ASSISTANCE Scheduling procedures: Office of the City Clerk E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 274-8397 Fax: 274-8306

Land Uses, Wet-Zonings or Zoning Categories: Land Development Coordination Phone: 274-8405.

Plan Amendments: Planning Commission Phone: 272-5940.

Video tapes of City Council Meetings: Office of Cable Communications Phone: 274-8217

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