South Howard flood relief project faces pivotal vote
By The BriefBrief
Tampa City Council is scheduled to vote Thursday on whether to set a maximum construction cost of nearly $93 million for a South Howard Boulevard storm-drainage upgrade. The project would replace and improve a century-old system after severe 2024 hurricane flooding damaged or destroyed about 300 homes in Parkland Estates and Palma Ceia Pines.
WHO:Tampa City Council; Tampa city officials; business owners; South Howard neighborhood residents
WHAT:A vote on establishing the maximum possible construction cost for a South Howard flood relief project to replace and upgrade the century-old storm drainage system.
WHEN:Sep 3, 2026
WHERE:South Howard neighborhood, Tampa, Florida
WHY:The vote is tied to the need for long-term flood protection after severe flooding during the 2024 hurricane season.
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