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Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa City Council, and City staff joined Walk Bike Tampa's World Car Free Day celebration - promoting alternative transportation options for a world with less traffic congestion, a greener environment and reduced gasoline demand.
Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa City Council, and City staff joined Walk Bike Tampa's World Car Free Day celebration - promoting alternative transportation options for a world with less traffic congestion, a greener environment and reduced gasoline demand.
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The City of Tampa is currently monitoring tropical weather activity, expected to affect our region starting Wednesday (9/25/24). See today's 11 am update from the National Weather Service here (https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at4+shtml/152326.shtml?key_messages#contents) . It's never too early to prepare for possible severe weather.

Have a Plan, Get a Kit, Stay Informed.
Double check that youremergency supply kit (https://www.tampa.gov/emergency-management/Disastersupplykit) is stocked, solidify your emergency plans, and prepare your home and property. Visit tampa.gov/hurricane for preparedness tips. Sign up for Alert Tampa emergency alerts (emails and voicemails) here (https://www.tampa.gov/alert-tampa) .

Emergency Text Alerts
Text TAMPAREADY or TAMPALISTA to 888-777 for emergency text alerts sent straight to your phone in English or Spanish.

Check your Storm Drains and Ditches
Our Stormwater team regularly clears out storm drains and ditches to get ahead of flooding issues. These efforts ramp up significantly now when a big storm is headed our way. Our teams are out all across the city double-checking hotspots. Keep grass clippings, organic material, and other debris out of storm drains and ditches. If you see a ditch with debris clogging a grate, call us at 813-274-3101 or report it to tampaconnect.com.

Flood Map
Never drive through floodwaters! Bookmark our Tampa Flood Map (http://tampa.gov/FloodMap) to plan your route during heavy rainfall. To report street flooding, call Stormwater Customer Service at 813-274-3101.

Know Your Evacuation Zone
Look up your Evacuation Zone (https://hillsborough.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=960017149a5c40d0a43860aad988d2ec) now to avoid technical issues during times of high demand.

TECO Outage Map
Bookmark the TECO Outage Map (https://outage.tecoenergy.com/) in the event your home or business loses power. To report downed power lines, you can call 911 or 877-588-1010.
GET INVOLVED
Sea Level Rise Study

Supported by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the City of Tampa Stormwater Department is studying future impacts of sea level rise on our stormwater systems (https://www.tampa.gov/mobility/stormwater/information-resources/sea-level-rise-and-resiliency-grants) - specifically looking at the Davis Islands basin to see how we can apply resiliency citywide. Join the upcoming virtual presentation on September 24 at 9 am to learn more.

Mayor’s Neighborhood University

Class is back in session! The next Mayor's Neighborhood University (https://tampa.gov/saturdaysession) will be hosted on September 28 from 9 am – 2 pm at the City Center at Hanna Avenue. The session will focus on honing leadership skills and interpersonal communication to help grow your volunteer neighborhood association or crime watch group.

Diaper Need Awareness Week Diaper Drive

Councilman Luis Viera has partnered with the Junior League of Tampa on a Diaper Drive this week in honor of Diaper Need Awareness Week - raising awareness about the critical diaper shortage affecting many families. Adequate diapers are essential to keeping babies and toddlers clean, dry, and healthy, and a lack of them can lead to health issues and financial stress. Donations can be dropped off at the Tampa Municipal Office Building (306 E Jackson St) or the City Center at Hanna Ave (2555 E Hanna Ave).

What’s New in Public Art: Community Meeting

Passionate about public art? Join our Arts & Cultural Affairs Division on October 8 at 6 pm at the City Center at Hanna Avenue (2555 E Hanna Avenue) to learn about what upcoming art projects. They will provide details on the new sculpture coming to City Center at Hanna Avenue, the FDOT underpass artwork (at Hillsborough & Osborne), and more.

Job of the Week

The Parks & Recreation Department is hiring a Gymnastics Instructor III (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=240523&R2=001143&R3=002) to plan, organize and teach gymnastic/dance activities, plan and promote exhibitions, and oversee instructors and equipment. Applicants should have graduated from an accredited high school and completed of two years of college and two years of experience in collegiate sports, participation, coaching (paid or volunteer) in gymnastics, dance, summer camps, cheer or developmental youth sports OR an equivalent combination of education.
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES

Tampa secures $1 million USDOT grant to support streetcar expansion and more
Tampa secures $1 million USDOT grant to support streetcar expansion and more (https://thatssotampa.com/tampa-transportation-grant/)
That’s So Tampa
“If we don’t address serious transportation improvements, our growth will come to a halt.”

City of Tampa rolls out new paving machine for roads
City of Tampa rolls out new paving machine for roads (https://www.wtsp.com/video/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-new-pothole-paving-machine-roads/67-db2804d9-db84-4174-9fb7-aa59bb5c8a6e)
10 Tampa Bay
City leaders just unveiled a new and very large tool that they hope will help smooth things over faster — and even save taxpayers some money along the way.

Severe weather expected in Tampa Bay ahead of tropical system
Severe weather expected in Tampa Bay ahead of tropical system (https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2024/09/23/severe-weather-expected-tampa-bay-ahead-potential-tropical-system/)
Tampa Bay Times
Meteorologists are confident a cyclone will develop over the next few days.

Tampa's 2025 budget includes funding to make a popular HART bus route free for a year
Tampa's 2025 budget includes funding to make a popular HART bus route free for a year (https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/09/18/tampa-city-council-approves-fy-2025-budget)
Spectrum Bay News 9
Hurtak said based on discussions with HART, route fares may get waived early next year.

The CIT, Community Investment Tax, is a half-percent sales tax established to fund capital improvement projects throughout Hillsborough Countyh
What Hillsborough's half-cent tax could fund (https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/09/19/what-hillsboroughs-half-cent-tax-could-fund)
Axios Tampa Bay
The City of Tampa's projects include sidewalk and bridge repairs, congestion relief, and the purchase of more vehicles and equipment for its fire rescue and law enforcement.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

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Meet Joshua Ellis, an Urban Environmental Coordinator in the Solid Waste Department. He has worked for the City of Tampa for almost 20 years and he enjoys that no two days are the same in his role. He enjoys working on a large variety of projects with new people every day.

What's one of the coolest days you’ve had on the job? The ribbon cutting of Water Works Park. The park is a great asset to the city with all of the previous environmental issues, most people wouldn’t know that it used to be a trolley car maintenance facility and the grounds had petroleum contamination. We were able to revitalize the spring in the process and create a space for the citizens of Tampa and tourists.

What do you like to do in your free time? In my free time, I love to boat and do just about anything on salt water!

What’s your favorite restaurant in Tampa? Asian cuisine is my favorite. Saigon Deli is a lunch break favorite.

What’s your dream vacation? If I were to go anywhere in the world, it would be French Polynesia by boat. I love the water, the beaches, the remoteness!

SPECIAL FEATURE
Did you know? All Tampa-accepted recyclable items must be larger than your fist.
All Tampa-accepted recyclable items must be larger than your fist. This includes bottle caps. Remove them from bottles before placing in your recycling bin. For more on accepted items and rules, visit ** tampa.gov/wastereduction (https://www.tampa.gov/wastereduction)
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The City of Tampa recently acquired a brand-new paving machine that, along with eight new hires, effectively doubles the City's in-house paving capacity. This workhorse machine will be out in the field daily, so it needs an identity and a name! Submit your name suggestion by September 27 at ** tampa.gov/newpaver (https://www.tampa.gov/newpaver)
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COMING UP THIS WEEK

Monday, September 23 at 1:30 p.m.
TAMPA HILLSBOROUGH EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, September 24 at 12 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting – BELL PHARMACY AT ENCORE

Wednesday, September 25 at 6:15 p.m.
TiECON TAMPA 2024

Thursday, September 26 – Friday, September 27
MAYORS AGAINST ILLEGAL GUNS ADVISORY COUNCIL SUMMIT, BALTIMORE, MD
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