Event Brief
Tampa City Council to vote on $100M South Howard flood plan
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Tampa City Council is scheduled to vote Thursday on whether to move forward with the South Howard Flood Relief Project, which would replace the century-old drainage system beneath South Howard Avenue. The city is seeking to cap construction costs at nearly $93 million, with total project costs expected to reach about $100 million. Flooding tied to the system has damaged or destroyed about 300 homes during the 2024 hurricane season in Parkland Estates and Palma Ceia Pines.
WHO: Tampa City Council
WHAT: A council vote on proceeding with the South Howard Flood Relief Project to replace the century-old drainage system under South Howard Avenue, with a near-$93 million construction cap and about $100 million total cost.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026
WHERE: South Howard Avenue, Tampa, Florida
WHY: The vote is a scheduled decision on whether to proceed with replacing the century-old drainage system that has contributed to decades of flooding, including major damage during the 2024 hurricane season.
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