Temple Terrace City Council Meeting March 3, 2026

The Temple Terrace City Council meeting on March 3, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a $14,140 expenditure with P&M Communications Contractors for water service line replacements along West River Drive, utilizing a piggyback agreement with the City of Winter Haven. The council also approved a resolution to adopt a tree planting plan for the Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club, developed by Biotech Consulting, involving phased planting and removal of trees funded through the city's tree fund. Additionally, the council held first readings on ordinances amending sign regulations and solid waste collection policies, aiming to modernize and clarify existing codes without expanding service levels. The meeting featured presentations on a multimodal trail network plan with an estimated implementation cost of $12 to $18 million, though council members clarified there was no current intention to allocate city funds for this project. Other discussions touched on funding strategies for a public safety complex and updates on utility payment system outages. Several appointments to city boards were approved, and ongoing legal and regulatory matters were briefly addressed.