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The budget for FY2001 totals $610 million and the ad valorem property tax millage rate remains at 6.539 mills for the 12th consecutive year. Also, for the third consecutive year, we are not recommending any changes in the rates of the Water, Sanitary Sewers, or Solid Waste departments.

recommended budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2001 and ending September 30, 2002 (the budget for FY2002 totals $649 million and the ad valorem property tax millage rate remains at 6.539 mills for the 13th consecutive year)

This is the Recommended Annual Budget for the City of Tampa fiscal year beginning October 1, 2002 and ending September 30, 2003. The budget for FY03 totals $660 million, which is only a 2% increase over the current year, due primarily to a reduction in capital improvement projects. This budget supports City services provided by a staff of 4,794, for a population of 308,005.

This is the Recommended Annual Budget for the City of Tampa fiscal year beginning October 1, 2003 and ending September 30, 2004. The budget for FY04 totals $646 million, which is a 2% decrease from the current year, due primarily to a reduction in bond funded capital improvement projects. This budget supports city services provided by a staff of 4,873 for a population of 311,880.

The Recommended Annual Budget for the City of Tampa for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2004 and ending September 30, 2005. The budget for fiscal year 2005 totals $674 million. This budget supports the provision of city services for a population of 321,487 living in over 116.1 square miles by a staff of 4,935.

The City of Tampa's annual budget process routinely begins in November with the preparation of initial revenue and expense estimates, which are reviewed with the Mayor. In February, departments prepare various objectives and performance reports. The Mayor meets with department managers and develops the service delivery objectives for each department. Then the Mayor determines the amount of funding, or target budget, to be allocated to each department. Targets are based on current budget levels, level of service desired by the Administration and estimates of available revenues. Each department then prepares its budget for the upcoming fiscal year within the target amount

The City of Tampa's annual budget process routinely begins in November with the preparation of initial revenue and expense estimates, which are reviewed with the Mayor. In February, departments develop service delivery objectives for use in building the budget for the coming year. Then amounts of funding, or target budgets, to be allocated to each department are determined. Targets are based on current budget levels, level of service desired by the Administration and estimates of available revenues. Each department then prepares its budget for the upcoming fiscal year within the target amount. The resulting budgets are reviewed and requests for additional funding are considered. A Budget draft is sent to City Council in mid-July. The completed Recommended City Budget is presented to City Council in August. Finally, budget hearings are held and the Budget is adopted by the end of the current fiscal year (September 30).

The cultural district was designated in the late 1980�s and presently contains the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Public Library, Tampa Museum of Art, three parking garages, parks and open space, and a major office building. Because the district is located in the central business district and at the gateway to the downtown, the study area for this project extends well beyond the actual district.

The City of Tampa�s Strategic Plan of the Consolidated Plan for Program Years 2002-2007 focus is to provide housing to low and moderate income residents through the means of financial variables as well as not impeding the development of safe, decent housing; including fair treatment in the housing market. This will be accomplished by coordination of the private sector, its resources, and the Housing and Community Development Division.

Developed through meetings with Department Directors and staff, Mayor Greco's Final Status Report (March 2003) provides profiles of each of the city departments. The report identifies key public services, the scope of department operations, departmental initiatives currently underway, critical issues and areas of concern (from the departments' perspective) and contains a hyperlink to the departments' web page (where further information can be obtained).

The McKay Bay Refuse-To-Energy Facility provides a reliable, environmentally friendly method of managing the City of Tampa�s 360,000+ tons of municipal solid waste that citizens generate each year. Energy created in burning this waste is converted into enough electrical power to supply electrical needs for up to 15,000 Tampa homes.

Request For Proposals Dated October 1999. In 1997 the City of Tampa moved the main police department to a renovated building near City Hall. The former police department, which was inadequate for current needs, has become surplus property. The City has recognized an opportunity to convert the former police department and surrounding property into an extension of Tampa�s urban renaissance. The site, which is located on the Hillsborough River, enjoys dynamic views and deep-water access. Several historic properties are located nearby. With renovated housing, transit and interstate access, this site and its surrounding area are well positioned to become a community cornerstone and a major gateway to Downtown Tampa. The Community Redevelopment Plan for the Area is designed to eliminate unsafe conditions and obsolete land uses, and provide a framework that will increase investor confidence in the renewal of the Area. As a result of redevelopment, the City�s tax base will be expanded, jobs and housing will be available in the Area, parks and open space improvements will be implemented and the environment will be enhanced to increase the enjoyment of Area residents and employees.

The Sister Cities Program is administered by Sister Cities International and was initiated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 to encourage greater friendship and understanding between United States and other nations through direct and personal contact.

The year of 1998 marked the centennial of the Spanish-American War and in commemoration of this historical event, a series of activities took place throughout our community, the state and the nation. See how Tampa celebrated here.

Tampa Reports to the People (FY1998) pages provide information regarding the City of Tampa's budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1997 and ending September 30, 1998. Some highlights in this budget are funds to relocate the Police Department to a new headquarters building downtown and into two new district buildings. Funds are also provided to continue neighborhood clean-ups with the Parks Department NEAT program, provide parks and recreation facility renovations, and construct a new Sulphur Springs pool and recreation area.

Tampa Reports to the People (FY1999). Highlights in this budget are funds for year 2000 computer requirements, provision of Police take-home cars, 20 additional firehouse officers, and additional inspectors for the Neighborhood Improvement Division. Major leisure projects planned are the construction of the Sulphur Springs Pool complex and the Copeland Park Community Center and Gymnasium.

Tampa Reports to the People (FY2000)pages provide information regarding the $585 million City of Tampa Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1999 and ending September 30, 2000. The City's capital improvement program (CIP) totals $144 million, the largest CIP budget in City history. Major City upgrade or replacement projects include parking garages, the Hillsborough River Water Treatment Plant and the McKay Bay Refuse-to-Energy Plant. Also included in the above is $17.5 million in bonds to upgrade parks and recreation facilities over the next 3 years.

Tampa Reports to the People (FY2001) pages provide information regarding the $610 million City of Tampa Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2000 and ending September 30, 2001. The ad valorem property tax millage rate remains at 6.539 mills for the 12th consecutive year. There will be no change in the rates of Water, Sanitary Sewers, or Solid Waste services.

Tampa Reports to the People (FY2002) The $649 million budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2001 and ending September 30, 2002, continues to build upon our successful past while putting in place plans for our future. For the 13th consecutive year, the ad valorem property tax millage rate remains at 6.539 mills.

Details of the FY2003 $660 million dollar budget. The ad valorem property tax millage rate will remain at 6.539 for the 14th consecutive year and no residential rate increases are planned for Water, Sanitary Sewers or Solid Waste. This Report to the People will provide detail on the FY03 Budget. Please take time to learn how your dollars are spent.

This report to the people is designed to explain how your tax monies are spent by your city government. This year's budget for the City of Tampa totals $646 million, a 2% decrease from FY03, with no increase in the property tax millage rate for the 15th consecutive year.