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AmeriCorps Green Team
Congratulations to our first AmeriCorps Green Team class on their graduation from the program! Since January 2023, this talented group of individuals planted 250 trees and 6,000 plants, removed 850 lbs of invasive species, picked up 30,000 lbs of litter, and taught 150 hours of environmental education.
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FY 2024 Budget Presentation

Mayor Jane Castor and the City of Tampa's Chief Financial Officer will present the proposed FY 2024 budget to Tampa City Council on August 3 at 9 am. Tune in at tampa.gov/livestream (https://www.tampa.gov/livestream) , Spectrum 640 or Frontier 15. See the agenda: tampa.gov/CityCouncil (https://www.tampa.gov/CityCouncil)

Housing Information Line

Renters in need of assistance can speak with the new Tenant Services Team using the City of Tampa Housing Information Hotline. The City of Tampa Housing Information Line is now open Monday – Friday from 9 am – 3 pm at (813) 307-5555. Operators can answer questions and help connect residents with a variety of housing services like homeownership programs, contacts to assist with landlord/tenant issues, and rental/mortgage assistance.

Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta

The fiesta is back! Grab lunch from a local food truck at the Mayor's Food Truck Fiesta (https://www.tampa.gov/mayor/foodtruck) in Lykes Gaslight Square Park on August 2 from 11 am – 2 pm.

Hanna Avenue Mobility Improvements

Live, work, or play in East Tampa? Attend a public meeting on August 3 at 6:30 pm at Rogers Park Golf Course Clubhouse to discuss upcoming mobility improvements in the area surrounding the soon-to-be-completed City Center at Hanna Avenue.

Checking for Indoor Leaks Workshop

Did you know that a leaky toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water every day? Sign up for our virtual “Checking for Indoor Leaks Workshop (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/checking-for-indoor-leaks-workshop-tickets-658614823667) ” on August 10 at 11 am to learn how to spot leaks and save cash. Attendees will get a FREE plumbing retrofit kit.

Job of the Week

The City of Tampa is hiring an Engineer III (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=230725&R2=510310&R3=001) to perform a variety of engineering assignments which may include development, construction, inspection, or maintenance of projects as well as traffic engineering and related activities. This position requires the employee to function as a civil, traffic or right-of-way project engineer and exercise a high degree of technical knowledge in applying principles of plant engineering to operations or maintenance functions, or in coordinating efforts to assist in proper development, implementation, and completion of major programs and projects on a city-wide basis.
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES
pipe being hoisted
City of Tampa is installing new water pumps, retiring some original pumps from 1944 (https://www.cbsnews.com/tampa/video/city-of-tampa-is-installing-new-water-pumps-retiring-some-original-pumps-from-1944/)
The CW44 Tampa Bay
The new pumps ensure clean water at greater efficiency and capacity.

Tampa police, community look to target crime and gun violence
Tampa police, community look to target crime and gun violence (https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-police-community-crime-gun-violence/67-197de0a2-1af8-4a56-a222-794b948b6df9)
10 Tampa Bay
In the department's second Town Hall Tuesday initiative, officers visited District Three in Ybor City.

Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle group
Buffalo Soldiers motorcycle group gives back in Tampa (https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/news/2023/07/28/buffalo-soldiers-motorcycle-group-give-back-in-tampa)
Spectrum Bay News 9
One of those stops was at Tampa Hope, where they sang gospel songs and donated essential items to the homeless.

Tampa's first female firefighter honored by city
Tampa's first female firefighter honored by city (https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampas-first-female-firefighter-celebrates-45-years)
FOX13
"She's a woman who's fought her entire life," Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera said.

Inside Tampa's multibillion-dollar mobility plan
Inside Tampa's multibillion-dollar mobility plan (https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2023/07/27/tampa-mobility-plan-walkability)
Axios Tampa Bay
The plan highlights critical issues plaguing Tampa, from road fatalities to traffic congestion.
West Tampa Mural
$8.5M helps with West Tampa redevelopment (https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/8-5m-helps-with-west-tampa-redevelopment)
ABC Action News
It's thanks to the Community Redevelopment Agency funding.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Meet Richard Smith, an Electrical Technician I in the Solid Waste Department. He has worked for the City of Tampa for 35 years and loves that his position requires the scientific know-how behind what makes a compactor with a hydraulic system work and how to fix it.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen on the job? A fire started in a compactor I was working on due to lithium batteries and gun bullets being dumped into a compactor. As you can imagine, some people throw away items that should not be discarded in a compactor because they can cause great danger. Solid waste professionals can come across more hazards in just one day than most would realize.

What do you like to do in your free time? I love playing hockey, ice hockey, and soccer - and working on construction projects. Most recently, my step-daughter had a baby so on the weekends, I am a full-time grandpa!

Where’s your restaurant in Tampa? I love eating at the Jerk Hut. I am Jamaican so the food reminds me of home.

What's the best piece of advice you have ever been given? Growing up, my father always told me "Whatever you do in life, be the best at it, even if it's a garbage man." I find it to be so ironic that that's exactly what I am doing today, being the best solid waste employee I can be!

What bucket list item do you want to check off next? My bucket list item would be to ice skate at Rockefeller Center during the Christmas season as the Christmas trees light up!
SPECIAL FEATURES
Did You Know? Photo: Attached Caption: Did you know that we just replaced eight 100-year-old water pumps that were once steam-driven? Imagine if you left your car running for 100 years & never stopped! These new pumps will allow our David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility team to continue to provide the best quality service for our residents.
Did you know that we just replaced eight 100-year-old water pumps that were once steam-driven? Imagine if you left your car running for 100 years & never stopped! These new pumps will allow our David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility team to continue to provide the best quality service for our residents.
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History of Cigar City

On April 13, 1886, the newly opened Sanchez y Haya cigar company on 7th Avenue became the first place in Ybor City to roll a cigar. Hand-rolled cigars quickly became the primary industry in Tampa Bay, earning our community the nickname: Cigar City. ** Watch (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VcyN9TqYdtE)
to find out how cigars turned Tampa into a thriving city!
COMING UP THIS WEEK

Monday, July 31 at 10:30 a.m.
EAST TAMPA CRA SUMMER YOUTH CAREER EXPLORATION PROGRAM'S PARTICIPANT/ENTREPRENEUR SYMPOSIUM & END OF PROGRAM SEMINAR

Monday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m.
FLORIDA OUTCOAST CONVENTION OPENING RECEPTION

Tuesday, August 1 at 8:30 a.m.
FLORIDA OUTCOAST CONVENTION BREAKFAST SESSION

Wednesday, August 2 at 6 p.m.
MATHEMATICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA'S MATHFEST

Friday, August 4 at 6:45 p.m.
CITY OF TAMPA PARKS & RECREATION TEEN STAY & PLAY END OF SUMMER BASH, COPELAND PARK/POOL

Saturday, August 5 at 10 a.m.
DERRICK BROOKS CHARITIES YOUTH PROGRAM "BACK TO SCHOOL BASH"

Saturday, August 5 at 6 p.m.
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR SUMMIT & ECOSYSTEM FUNDRAISER

Sunday, August 6 at 12 p.m.
CHILDREN WITH VISION 24th ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL GIVEAWAY/COMMUNITY PARTNERS & HEALTH FAIR
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