Board of County Commissioners: Regular Meeting - 05.06.26

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on May 6, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included approval of a capital improvement program amendment for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBGDR) program, adding three new infrastructure projects with a budget amendment of approximately $95.7 million. The board also discussed a proposed 4.3% rate increase for residential waste collection services to cover contractual disposal cost increases and system maintenance, with a public hearing scheduled for June 3, 2026. Additionally, the board considered a report on a privately managed water system in the Sunset Manor subdivision, discussing options for county takeover and funding challenges, ultimately approving a motion to assist the community with potential connection to county water subject to fees. Another notable procurement-related action was the approval of a $51,000 budget increase to expand the Swim Safety Initiative drowning prevention program. Public comments raised concerns about a proposed taxpayer-funded stadium project and infrastructure funding priorities. The meeting also included presentations and recognitions but no direct contract awards or vendor selections were made during this session.