Temple Terrace City Council Meeting July 7, 2026

The Temple Terrace City Council held a meeting on July 7, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were discussed. Notably, the council approved a resolution to continue street sweeping services with USA Services of Florida under a Sourcewell contract, opting against purchasing a street sweeper due to cost and operational considerations. Additionally, the council conducted a first reading of an ordinance to implement a school speed zone enforcement program using automated speed detection systems at five designated school zones. The program is planned to be phased in over six months, with the contract expected to be revenue-neutral to the city, funded by violation fees. Council members debated the procurement approach, with some advocating for a broader vendor search beyond the proposed piggyback contract. The ordinance passed first reading and will return for a second reading on August 4, 2026. The council also scheduled a special meeting for July 28 to adopt the tentative millage rate and canceled the July 21 meeting due to limited agenda items. Other discussions included code enforcement amendments and financial audit acceptance, but no additional procurement actions were taken.