Jane Castor
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Top issues during term (20)
Rays Stadium Community Benefits Agreement
Up to $80 million in bonds backed by non-ad valorem revenues to cover the city's stadium payment obligations.
Rebuilding the tree advisory committee and raising tree fees
Developers removing protected trees pay $475 instead of $300 into the tree fund.
Fine reductions for properties brought into compliance
Three property owners collectively saved over $12,000 in fines, though reduced amounts must be paid by October 21 to lock in the savings.
Charter Review amendments heading to first reading
None directly; potential future charter changes could carry costs.
Equal Justice Initiative Riverwalk marker protection
West Tampa planning study
Study costs not yet defined.
Unpermitted construction enforcement citywide
Daily fines of $250 in most cases if deadlines are missed.
Data center regulation and moratorium
5600 Mariner Street rezoning denial
Zoning use violation at 2400 S Trask St
Noncompliant owners face $250 per day accruing fines after October 7, 2026.
Land-use future of 3541 North Boulevard
Citywide deferred maintenance backlog
$19,890,062.55 contract amount.
Hillsborough College Dale Mabry campus relocation
About $17 million in temporary rent and operations paid by the college; a $150 million rebuild still awaits state funding.
Jackson House restoration
Not specified at this meeting.
Noise ordinance and vehicle exhaust enforcement
Raftelis fee study — permit and development fee increases
Fees would rise roughly 15% a year over three years for development coordination fees, with the construction services fund needing new revenue by 2027 to avoid a general fund subsidy paid by taxpayers.
Comprehensive Plan updates head to October hearings
Indirect — shapes what development is allowed and where, which drives future tax base and infrastructure needs.
Channelside linear park/Mobility project
Not specified.
Tampa Heights roundabout slip lane
FY2027 Enterprise Funds Budget (Solid Waste, Water, Wastewater, Parking)
New rate schedules will change what Tampa water and wastewater customers pay, though the agenda does not list the amounts.
Decisions during term (389)
Recorded while Castor was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.