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Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa City Council, and City staff recently unveiled the Tampa Water Department's new $94 million High Service Pump Station and celebrated all the progress we've made in Transforming Tampa's Tomorrow. The City of Tampa is currently undergoing the biggest infrastructure overhaul in the city's history - including massive stormwater improvement projects, hundreds of miles of new/repaired pipes, another hundred miles of repaved roads, and much more. Learn more about ongoing & upcoming infrastructure projects here (https://www.tampa.gov/news/2024-04/rebuilding-tampas-foundation-148171) .
GET INVOLVED
Proposed Solid Waste Rate Adjustment Community Meeting Tonight

The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department invites you to participate in a community meeting tonight (May 6) at 6:30 pm at Jan Platt Library to discuss proposed rate adjustments. Due to the increased costs over the last decade, a solid waste rate adjustment is needed to continue providing critical services to our Tampa community. An adjustment to the solid waste rates will allow the department to maintain current levels of service, provide financial stability, and make the investments needed to ensure that the waste disposal and collection needs of Tampa’s residents and businesses are provided for now, and in the future. For more information, contact the City of Tampa Solid Waste Department at (813) 274-8811 or visit tampa.gov/solidwasterates (https://www.tampa.gov/solidwasterates) .

Prime Time with Purchasing

Construction industry professionals are invited to attend Prime Time with Purchasing on May 9 from 5 pm – 8 pm at the City Center at Hanna Avenue to explore small to medium construction and construction-related jobs with City contracted prime firms, while networking with other industry leaders and City procurement experts. Project examples include civil/site work, repair, rehabilitation, general construction opportunities, and more. Register at tampa.gov/register (https://www.tampa.gov/register) . Minority, women-owned, or small businesses interested in becoming certified with the City of Tampa are also encouraged to attend or visit tampa.gov/EBO (https://www.tampa.gov/EBO) .

Saturday Session: Zoning 101 & 102

Level up with Zoning 101 & 102 with our Development & Growth Management team on May 11 from 9 am – 12 pm at the City Center at Hanna Avenue. Learn the fundamentals of zoning, in addition to zoning for commercial properties and special use criteria during this interactive course. Register for free at tampa.gov/SaturdaySession (https://www.tampa.gov/SaturdaySession) .

Seeking Community Benefits Advisory Council Members

The new Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) Program considers the social & community impact of major development plans. The City of Tampa is now accepting applications from residents to serve on a non-partisan board (https://www.tampa.gov/deo/economic-opportunity/community-benefits-advisory-council) that will advise the Mayor, City Council, and other officials on how to best implement development projects. The Community Benefits Advisory Council (CBAC) is a non-partisan board that advises the Mayor, City Council, the Developer, and the City of Tampa residents on how to best impact the community with ongoing development projects. Each major development project will have its own CBAC. Apply by May 14.

Putting Florida Back Into Your Garden Workshop

Help your garden grow by embracing our beautiful Florida weather. Sponsored by the City of Tampa Water Department & the UF IFAS Hillsborough Extension, attend this in-person workshop on May 11 to learn how to navigate through the changes and challenges that come with maintaining a Florida landscape. Register here (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ffl-101-putting-florida-back-into-your-garden-in-person-tickets-877943742367?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2m7IT3bDF3FvOHHA__WIJ87mYtskDdQ9sjQNeDOUrVVGc7k32VWpSB5Jw_aem_Ae4ztg3vS8seDzn91kUTrprze1CJsP_gDGU8-JVf8iYN99V9jQqh9ADX1BAmMvj1NATCN6msknRY2yURBMhPHZYK) .

Pops in the Park

On May 12 at 7:45 pm, join the Florida Orchestra for a party in the park (https://floridaorchestra.org/event/2324-free-pops-in-the-park-spring/) with their biggest concert of the year. Pack a blanket and picnic blanket for free music under the stars at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, featuring movie music, Broadway hits and classical favorites. Food will be available for purchase from local food trucks.

Job of the Week

The Human Resources Department is hiring a Training & Development Manager (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=240403&R2=000526&R3=001) to manage a program to identify training needs of city employees and to design & implement training/educational activities that address those needs.

LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES

First tenants move into tiny cottages for homeless in Tampa
First tenants move into tiny cottages for homeless in Tampa (https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-hope-homeless-cottages-safe-shelter/67-051f1add-b4bf-473c-979c-ddbf8d9b46e4)
10 Tampa Bay
Catholic Charities worked with the city to fund and build the nearly 100 cottages that are already 1/3rd full.

Tampa residents: You might smell something different from your water soon
Tampa residents: You might smell something different from your water soon (https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-water-smell-disinfection/67-db9aa3f4-371f-4854-adda-adbc94c9b48f)
10 Tampa Bay
The Tampa Water Department will temporarily disinfect water from May 6 through May 27.

City of Tampa preparing to start project that will improve Interbay Blvd
City of Tampa preparing to start project that will improve Interbay Blvd (https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/driving-tampa-bay-forward/city-of-tampa-preparing-to-start-project-that-will-improve-interbay-blvd)
ABC Action News
“I felt for a while that it needed to be improved, widened, enhanced."

Solid waste driver to be honored by Tampa City Council
Solid waste driver to be honored by Tampa City Council (https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/30/solid-waste-driver-to-be-commended-by-tampa-city-council-?web=1&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3GF_NQ4AB_4o3ModLxfk5xXBf7GJf9gTYPXWOENRMsZgnpB06rXvNsLFQ_aem_Ae5FYpY9ltPsUSgqaHdtzkVK30gxitr-0ysoH92LXLBKGcJsZNQqygHR1WoZe5YsvIHr9kjMJbK06jZ-qZqYUF1p)
Spectrum Bay News 9
Tampa Solid Waste driver David Llanos will be honored for his efforts to help a mother find her missing son.

Tampa's new water station nears completion
Tampa's new water station nears completion (https://www.fox13news.com/video/1448947)
FOX13
Tampa leaders held a news conference Tuesday, showing off the city's new water distribution plant.
Noise advisory: A military showcase is coming to downtown Tampa
Noise advisory: A military showcase is coming to downtown Tampa (https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/military-showcase-downtown-tampa/67-7bb0da87-f76c-432b-8214-ff2b1d9fbb29)
10 Tampa Bay
You might hear explosions, simulated gunfire and helicopters if you are near the Tampa Convention Center on Wednesday.

Treating Tampa Bay’s “Forever Chemicals” in Our Drinking Water
Treating Tampa Bay’s “Forever Chemicals” in Our Drinking Water (https://www.wmnf.org/treating-tampa-bays-forever-chemicals-in-our-drinking-water/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2f_F6DSNBw_Z0PK2V4oNqwSQJHDEThdtYqCvCG9E3v-XjmQXAM_swEPrA_aem_Ae7KGlBvfMg9OnPriDqWNN-eLwSNRICEuONgAkBXUFDuupQGWAWZiVi1I8-POK6QlBzBfgI09zOsJMKkiwkwUvDf)
WMNF
The City of Tampa is well ahead of the curve in addressing this as they have already been testing for PFAS for more than a year.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Zulema Rodriguez

Happy Building Safety Month! This May, we're highlighting our staff that ensure our city is built from safe and sustainable structures:

Meet Zulema Rodriguez, a Client Facilitator I in the Development & Growth Management Division. She has worked for the City of Tampa for over two years and enjoys that no day is the same in her position. She said, "What I love most about my position is that I can never be bored. While the process is consistent from project to project, the projects themselves are unique, as are the people involved. Some may be new to Tampa and require more guidance, others have constructed multiple projects in Tampa, and may require only periodic check-ins. Never a dull moment, and my plate is always full. But the support from my highly skilled coworkers and management is abundant, so, help is always a call, email, or Teams message away."

What's your favorite shop in Tampa? One of my favorite places is You Do the Dishes, a wonderful pottery place on Amberly Drive, where you choose from a variety of ceramic bisques (raw dried clay), and paint it, creating your very own masterpiece. After purchasing the bisque, the paint, paintbrushes, and stencils, if you need them, are all provided. I took my granddaughter there many times from when she was 8 years old until she was 15. They also have a coffee shop with pastries and hot and cold drinks, making this a great place to bond with family and friends of all ages.

What’s your favorite type of music? Salsa is my go-to music at home. Some of my favorite artists from the 90’s include Eddie Santiago, Marc Anthony, Tito Rojas, Tito Nieves, Frankie Ruiz, and La India, to name a few. There are many newer artists like, Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee (Despacito) that I also enjoy. Other genres include doo-wop and dance music from the 70’s through 90’s. But I also enjoy classical music, especially violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg.

What is your dream vacation? Italy. I’ve never been. It’s on my dream vacation list. I love Leonardo Da Vinci and all the artists of the Renaissance period. Going to museums is a passion and I hope to visit Italy’s museums. Plus, of course, the food and wine. Mama Mia!

What are you binging on Netflix right now? Ha! I am a mega-binger. If I love the first episode, I’ll binge the entire series, in a matter of days, usually within a week. I don’t remember if it was Outlander or Downton Abbey that I binged on last. But I’m a repeat binger, and after some time, I’ll go back and re-binge (Game of Thrones). I always manage to catch something I overlooked the first time. Not sure if it’s because I fell asleep, or did a fridge run.

SPECIAL FEATURE
Our Mobility team doesn’t just stick to roads and sidewalks! Did you know the City of Tampa owns/operates 45 vehicular bridges and 3 pedestrian bridges? The Mobility Department even maintains the seawalls that surround the City's waterfront, including along Bayshore Boulevard.
Our Mobility team doesn’t just stick to roads and sidewalks! Did you know the City of Tampa owns/operates 45 vehicular bridges and 3 pedestrian bridges? The Mobility Department even maintains the seawalls that surround the City's waterfront, including along Bayshore Boulevard.
COMING UP THIS WEEK

Tuesday, May 7 at 8:30 a.m.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES INDUSTRY CONFERENCE (SOFIC) WEEK 2024

Tuesday, May 7 at 9:15 a.m.
TAMPA DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP'S STATE OF TAMPA'S DOWNTOWN PROGRAM

Tuesday, May 7 at 11:30 a.m.
CENTRE FOR WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON

Tuesday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m.
TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL STATE OF THE UNION

Tuesday, May 7 at 6:15 p.m.
CITY OF TAMPA BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE'S 26th SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY

Wednesday, May 8 at 12 p.m.
SOFIC WEEK 2024 & CAPABILITIES DEMONSTRATION

Wednesday, May 8 at 4:30 p.m.
MAYOR'S YOUTH CORPS OPEN FORUM

Wednesday, May 8 at 5:45 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting - ROEMANU / TOORAK CAPITAL PARTNERS

Thursday, May 9 at 8:55 a.m.
WESTSHORE ALLIANCE 22nd ANNUAL WESTSHORE DEVELOPMENT FORUM

Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m.
PAINT YOUR HEART OUT TAMPA SPONSORS & VOLUNTEERS THANK YOU CELEBRATION

Saturday, May 11 at 11 a.m.
MEN OF VISION 18th ANNUAL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CEREMONY

Saturday, May 11 at 12 p.m.
TAMPA MAYOR'S ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Sunday, May 12 at 7:15 p.m.
THE FLORIDA ORCHESTRA'S MOTHER'S DAY PERFORMANCE
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