Temple Terrace City Council Meeting April 21, 2026

The Temple Terrace City Council meeting on April 21, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of an $88,488 expenditure for a 100 kW natural gas generator from Mid Florida Diesel, funded through CIT funds. The council also approved a piggyback contract with Stantec Consulting Services for a water and sewer revenue sufficiency and bond feasibility analysis, not to exceed $55,040, to support potential revenue bond financing for PFAS and water plant improvements. Additionally, the council held a first reading of an ordinance amending the capital improvement section of the comprehensive plan, which relates to long-range infrastructure planning. A rezoning request for a 3.9-acre parcel on Harney Road was presented and approved on first reading, with a second reading scheduled for May 5, 2026. The council also discussed the issuance of up to $50 million in general obligation bonds subject to a referendum on August 18, 2026, with a second reading and public hearing scheduled. There was a motion to schedule a presentation by bond counsel to clarify legal limits on council and staff communications regarding the bond referendum. The meeting included presentations on a county-wide Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief program for single-family housing repairs and reconstruction, with an emphasis on outreach and application assistance for affected residents. Overall, the meeting focused on capital improvements, procurement of essential equipment and services, zoning and development matters, and preparations for a significant bond referendum.