Welcome back to our series where we take a closer look at the City of Tampa’s proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget. This week we’re diving into a slippery topic: Stormwater upgrades.
Before we begin, current projections are only propositions, and will need final approval from Tampa City Council.
- The city wants to spend $7.3 million on its Stormwater capital improvement program (CIP).
- The largest chunk of money — $3.8 million — is proposed for the South Howard Flood Relief and Streetscape Project. Described as a “transformational enhancement to the South Howard commercial corridor,” the project aims to reduce flooding over the next few years via a new high-capacity stormwater box culvert system.
- The Citywide Watershed Master Plan will use $1.5 million to update + create new studies and models for Tampa’s drainage systems. Following the plan’s completion, residents could see flood insurance discounts.
Let us know which part of Tampa’s budget would you like to read about next.
