During the March 4, 2026, Board of County Commissioners meeting:
The Board declared March 4 as Habitat for Humanity of Tampa Bay Hillsborough Day. For nearly 40 years, the organization has been investing in affordable housing for low- to moderate-income working families who desperately need it through programs of empowerment, community, and volunteerism.
Commissioners presented a commendation to Truth, Faith, and Action Alliance for its dedication to strengthening communities through education, service, and civic engagement. The organization works to help combat human trafficking and protect families through various outreach initiatives.
The Board approved a conveyance agreement with MMI Development Inc. for multiple stormwater improvement projects in Progress Village to support multifamily housing.
The agreement obligates MMI to provide an additional $3 million for stormwater capacity and additional floodplain mitigation, beyond what would be required for the housing development.
It includes the construction of pathways, signage, and other community enhancements.
Commissioners adopted an ordinance repealing and replacing the Solicitation and Distribution in Public Roads Ordinance.
The action changes language to continue to allow law enforcement to prohibit pedestrians from entering roadways for the purpose of distributing, receiving, or exchanging items from vehicles.
The ordinance is aimed to increase public safety across the county.
Commissioners approved the use of $24 million in existing Community Investment Tax (CIT) funds for critical infrastructure and public safety projects for the new Fletcher District development.
The funds will go toward a pedestrian bridge, turn lanes, and other traffic improvements.
The Fletcher District is poised to generate substantial, long-term economic benefits for USF and the entire community through housing, hospitality, and scholastic excellence.
The Board approved 11 projects to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery, or CDBG-DR, grant award.
The projects were selected to address and/or mitigate the impacts of flooding and will be geographically disbursed across the county in areas most vulnerable.
They fall into four categories:
- Neighborhood drainage improvements
- Ditch restorations
- Culvert repairs and/or replacements
- Lift station resilience
Commissioners approved the fourth modification to the progressive design-build agreement with Garney Companies, Inc. for the One Water - South Wastewater Conveyance and Treatment Project, increasing the existing contract amount by $138.5 million for construction of the Balm Road Super Lift Station.
The next BOCC regular meeting is at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2026. You can watch the meeting live on YouTube on the Hillsborough County Meetings channel.
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