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Schools will still be part of the Community Investment Tax, but their share will be cut significantly, potentially impacting future capital projects. Voters must renew the CIT in November.
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The Hillsborough County Commission said it wanted to cut Craig Latimer's budget because of declining voter rolls.
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The Community Investment Tax (CIT) has funded schools since 1996, but county commissioners are debating whether to keep the district in its tax plan.
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A majority of county commissioners said the price tag was too steep, with not enough potential commuters guaranteed to make it worthwhile.
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Hillsborough County did receive some federal funding that it’s using for safety enhancements and large-scale roadway projects, but it isn’t nearly enough to provide the relief necessary to keep up with the list of projects that need to be completed.
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Hillsborough County commissioners were critical of the project after hearing an update.
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The decision comes as two rate increases for Tampa Electric customers kick in this month.
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Commissioners will review a drafted letter to the Public Service Commission at Tuesday's land use meeting, where a public comment period will not be available.
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The 2018 transportation sales tax raised $570 million before the Florida Supreme Court declared it illegal. Commissioners want to address several road construction projects.
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An initial plan for the $569 million pot of money dedicates the majority of the money toward county projects, while divvying money out to the municipalities of Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace.
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Commissioners voted to buy a 487-acre ranch, creating a continuous corridor of preserved land along the Little Manatee River.
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An appeal comes with an automatic stay of the judge's ruling that invalidated the referendum — but the stay can also be appealed.