NewsWFLA News Channel 8September 3, 2026Hillsborough
Tampa City Council to vote on $93 million South Howard flood relief contract
The Tampa City Council will vote this Thursday morning on a $92.7 million construction contract for the South Howard Flood Relief Project. This project aims to mitigate chronic flooding issues in the South Tampa neighborhood.
Read the full story at WFLA News Channel 8Why It Matters
The approval of this contract would authorize the expenditure of $93 million in public funds to begin construction on infrastructure designed to reduce flood risks for South Tampa residents.
Key Facts
- The Tampa City Council is scheduled to vote on a construction contract this Thursday morning.
- The contract is valued at $92.7 million.
- The project is officially titled the South Howard Flood Relief Project.
- The project is intended to address chronic flooding in the South Tampa neighborhood.
Who's Mentioned
organizationSoho Business Alliance“Business group advocating for alternative construction methods.”otherSouth Howard Flood Relief Project“The infrastructure project intended to address flooding in South Tampa.”personMaegen Luka“South Tampa resident supporting the project.”organizationTampa City Council“The governing body voting on the contract.”locationSouth Tampa“The neighborhood directly affected by the proposed flood relief project.”personStephen Michelini“Representative of the Soho Business Alliance.”personDavid DeLoach“Engineer proposing underground storage vaults.”personBrandon Campbell“City of Tampa mobility director.”