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- Hillsborough County
- 8/6/24
- 08/06/2024
- 59 Minutes
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Overview: The Temple Terrace City Council meeting featured the adoption of a new ordinance addressing public camping, a commendation of staff’s hurricane response, and discussions on new art initiatives. The council also appointed new members to the school support committee and reviewed community concerns.
- FL
- Hillsborough County
- 8/1/24
- 08/01/2024
- 254 Minutes
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Overview: During the Hillsborough County School Board meeting, discussions centered on special education challenges, innovative educational strategies, and the district’s infrastructure needs. Parents and advocates voiced frustrations over newly revised policies and procedural barriers, while board members highlighted efforts to address these issues and enhance educational support for all students.
- FL
- Hillsborough County
- 7/30/24
- 07/31/2024
- 87 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Temple Terrace Board of Adjustments grappled with a variance request for a property on Ferncliff Avenue, while also addressing potential changes to board member service terms. The variance, sought by property owner and applicant Kelly Benjamin, involved the construction of a pool enclosure, which raised questions about hardship criteria and code requirements. Simultaneously, Mayor Andy Ross proposed ordinance amendments to stagger board members’ terms.
- FL
- Hillsborough County
- 7/25/24
- 07/26/2024
- 80 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Temple Terrace City Council delved into a series of issues, with discussions centered around the city’s water and sewer infrastructure, sanitation services expansion, and the complexities of the glass recycling program. The council addressed upcoming construction projects, equipment acquisitions for the water and sewer fund, and proposed a 5% rate increase. The challenges of an aging sanitation fleet were also a focal point, including plans to acquire new trucks to support over 40 new accounts, such as Amazon. Additionally, the council debated the merits and financial implications of the city’s recycling program, particularly glass recycling, given the lack of market demand.
- FL
- Hillsborough County
- 7/23/24
- 07/23/2024
- 291 Minutes
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Overview: In an assertive move to secure necessary education funding, the Hillsborough County School Board recently approved legal action to compel the Board of County Commissioners to place a critical millage referendum on the November 2024 ballot. This decisive step came after discussions and strong public support from various community stakeholders, emphasizing the urgency of addressing teacher pay and the quality of education in the district.
