Temple Terrace Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Helen

Overview: The Temple Terrace City Council has declared a state of emergency effective 6 p.m. Wednesday in response to the imminent threat posed by Hurricane Helen. This local declaration enables the city to access necessary resources and streamline internal processes such as payroll and procurement.

Temple Terrace City Council Approves Utility Rate Increases Amid Rising Operational Costs

Overview: The Temple Terrace City Council meeting focused on several issues, including the approval of significant utility rate increases for water, wastewater, and solid waste services, effective October 1, 2024, due to rising operational costs. The meeting also addressed the adoption of the fiscal year 2025 budget, employee compensation, and public safety initiatives.

Temple Terrace Council Approves Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and Discusses Streamlined Business Tax System

Overview: The Temple Terrace City Council meeting on September 3 was marked by the approval of the fiscal year 2025 budget and discussions about a new streamlined business tax system. The council unanimously approved Ordinance 1570, setting the property tax millage rate at 6.455 per $1,000 of assessed value, unchanged from the previous fiscal year. The council also adopted the budget on the first reading, with a total of $100,944,153 allocated for various city needs, including infrastructure improvements and capital projects.

Temple Terrace Approves New Sites for Public Art as Council Streamlines Local Business Tax

Overview: The recent Temple Terrace City Council meeting covered topics, including the approval of new public art locations and changes to the local business tax structure.

Temple Terrace City Council Enacts Ordinance on Public Camping, Reviews City’s Hurricane Response and Art Initiatives

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.