Zephyrhills CRA & City Council Meetings (6-8-2026)

The City of Zephyrhills held a joint Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and City Council meeting on June 8, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. The CRA approved a $50,000 grant to support the renovation of a restaurant space into an Italian eatery, with the owner investing $122,000. The City Council discussed and approved multiple ordinances, including a storm water utility assessment ordinance with provisions for credits based on compliance with environmental standards, and a temporary moratorium on data center facility permits to study their impacts. A significant construction project was reviewed, with a $59,000 change order approved without affecting the guaranteed maximum price or contingencies. The council also reviewed and accepted the city’s financial audit, which reported a clean opinion and highlighted fund balance increases and some accounting adjustments. Additionally, the council discussed concerns about food truck regulations balancing support for small businesses and existing brick-and-mortar establishments. The meeting included updates on capital improvement projects, such as park signage delays and lighting improvements, and deliberations on water resource management and development moratoriums. A motion was approved to engage a law firm for a $20,000 FEMA reimbursement appeal related to disaster debris removal claims. Overall, the meeting focused on contract approvals, budget oversight, capital projects, and regulatory policies affecting future procurement and development activities in the city.