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Approval for Berry Bay Phase 6 Infrastructure and Warranty Bonds

Original title: 2026-0005: Berry Bay Phase 6 Development Approval

Record date · November 14, 2025

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance authorizes the Hillsborough County Development Services Department to accept public infrastructure improvements for the Berry Bay Phase 6 Village Q development. It also approves specific warranty and s and grants the department authority to manage the release of these securities upon project completion and inspection.

Why it matters

This action formalizes the county's responsibility for maintaining roads, drainage, and water systems in the Berry Bay Phase 6 development and secures $851,330 in financial guarantees to ensure infrastructure quality.

Background
  • The Development Services Department is the primary Hillsborough County agency responsible for managing land development, permitting, and infrastructure compliance. context
  • Resolution R25-042 established the administrative framework that allows the Development Services Department to process plat submittals without requiring a full Board of County Commissioners vote for every individual step. context

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Hillsborough County

The county assumes responsibility for the maintenance of public infrastructure facilities within the development.

Directly affected

Development Services Department

The department is granted administrative authority to process submittals, accept improvements, and release financial securities.

Directly affected

Berry Bay Phase 6 developers

The developers must provide warranty and performance bonds and enter into formal agreements with the county to complete infrastructure requirements.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What infrastructure is the county taking over?
The county is accepting responsibility for on-site and off-site roads, drainage, and water and wastewater facilities.
What happens if the developer's work fails or deteriorates?
The county holds s totaling $837,000 to cover the costs of correcting failures or damage discovered during the warranty period.
Who is responsible for releasing the bonds?
The Development Services Department has the administrative authority to release the securities once the Development Review Division provides final acceptance.

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Expedited Permitting Utilization

The document notes that performance bonding for this project was handled through an expedited building permit program established in October 2025, indicating a streamlined process for this specific development.

Connected Entities

Development Review Division, Resolution R25-042, Hillsborough County and 3 more
OrganizationDevelopment Review Division“A division within Development Services Department.”Map →
bill numberResolution R25-042“A specific resolution authorizing the department's actions.”Map →
locationHillsborough County“The county where the development is located.”Map →
PersonChairman“The individual authorized to execute agreements.”Map →
bill numberBerry Bay Phase 6 Village Q Warranty of Improvements“The specific plat being approved.”Map →
OrganizationDevelopment Services Department“The department responsible for reviewing and approving development projects.”Map →

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  • Controversy5
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