# Planning Commission: Regular Meeting - 09.14.26

The Hillsborough County Planning Commission held a regular meeting on September 14, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and planning matters. Notably, the commission discussed amendments to bylaws regarding public comment and rebuttal time limits, though motions to change these limits failed to pass. The commission reviewed and unanimously approved capital improvement program (CIP) updates for the cities of Temple Terrace and Tampa, covering multi-year funding totaling approximately $1.2 billion for various infrastructure projects. Additionally, the commission reviewed and found consistent the tentative district educational facilities plan for 2026-2027, which includes significant capital expenditures and new school constructions funded partly by federal and local sources. A significant procurement-related discussion involved an amendment to a professional services contract with Aegis USA Incorporated (formerly HW Lochner, Inc.) for urban expansion area studies. The commission debated the necessity and cost of a $44,820 contract amendment for additional work and public engagement, ultimately voting down the amendment. The meeting also included presentations on proposed amendments to community redevelopment plans and multiple privately initiated comprehensive plan map amendments affecting land use designations, including new rural light industrial categories. The executive director provided updates on ongoing planning projects, contract statuses, and coordination with city and county bodies. The commission also discussed potential pilot programs to address housing density and affordability issues in Tampa neighborhoods. Overall, the meeting involved detailed deliberations on planning policies, contract amendments, capital projects, and land use changes with direct implications for future procurement and development activities in Hillsborough County.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Sources
- [Planning Commission: Regular Meeting - 09.14.26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIDQ6hlICyo) - Hillsborough County Meetings