OLD HAS BECOME NEW AGAIN

Sulphur Springs Pool
The original Sulphur Springs Pool opened in the 1920's, was upgraded in the 1950's and closed in the early 1990's.

The new Sulphur Springs Pool, opened in April, 2000, is geared toward families and is open year-round. The pool includes four swim lanes, a water slide for toddlers, a spray hose, shower, umbrella, and a sand volleyball court. A picnic shelter was added and the bathhouse was renovated. Thanks to a public-private partnership of the City and Friends of Tampa Recreation, Inc., a large water slide was installed.



Tampa-Ybor Historic Streetcar
For FY2001, a key project which will connect Ybor City, the Channel District and downtown is the Tampa-Ybor Historic Streetcar. Operation of the first phase, expected to begin in December, 2001, will cover 2.3 miles, running between Ybor City and the Convention Center, with ten stops between. Tampa Historic Streetcar, Inc. (a non-profit corporation) will operate up to eight air conditioned electric streetcars modeled after those used in Tampa in the early 1900's.

Old TPD Headquarters

New District 2

Police & Fire Communications Center

Police Districts and Communications Center
FY2000 saw the completion of the Police Department decentralization of patrol districts and communications. At a cost of over $15 million, the Department replaced the old police headquarters on Tampa Street with a new headquarters downtown, built two new district offices and built the police and fire communications center. The decentralization into three districts locates officers nearer their patrol areas and enhances community oriented policing.



Fire Rescue Vehicles
Cumulative replacement of Fire Rescue vehicles has reduced the average age of front-line fire engines and ladder trucks from 13 to 5 years and the reserves from 22 to 15 years. Funding from the Community Investment Tax and bond proceeds provided over $10 million for purchase of equipment since 1996, including the following: 2 Aerial Ladder Trucks, 14 Fire Engines, 10 Emergency Rescue Service Trucks, 15 Support Vehicles, and 3 Utility Vehicles.



CentroYbor
The $44.5 million Centro Ybor project, built on the site of the old Centro Espanol, is the centerpiece of the Ybor City revival. This two level complex consisting of cinemas, restaurants, sidewalk cafes, retail shopping and historic displays will open in October, 2000.