Monday, May 16, 2016

Building Barometer - May 17


Governmental Affairs - City of Tampa Update

By: John Lum, Chair of City of Tampa Governmental Affairs

The discussion centered on the water main extension upgrades that the city was trying to pass on to our builders. The City of Tampa 2-inch Main Water map is attached.

TBBA requested clarification about the change in policy regarding these water lines. Several of you may have received a letter with a sizable amount due and capacity expectations that seem unreasonable and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. One member reported that a letter was sent to him expecting level of service to not be available in the fall of this year and a price tag of $30,000.00 when requesting water commitment letters at permitting. At our meeting, it was announced the city would rescind all the letters the builders received until further review of the policy.

In other news,  you now have a red line map and a blue line map as it relates to storm water issues on parcels. As you can see the City has all these small water lines that need to be dealt with in the future. The $2,145 CIAC impact fee/tax is not being used for this purpose, so additional fees may be charged at some point.

If you build in the City of Tampa, I encourage you to attend these meetings as there are several process improvements being discussed on a monthly basis that affect your bottom line. Stay up to date on what’s going on and feel free to contact Jennifer for more information.

Staff Contact: Jennifer


Top Golf - May 19th, 2016

The 2nd Annual TBBA Top Golf outing is this Thursday, networking will begin at 2PM with golf to follow. Registration closes tomorrow so secure your spot NOW! Several options are still available observing ($50), playing individually ($125) or with a group of 6 ($650). 

Beer/Wine and light food are included with the fee. Golfers will have the opportunity to play 2-3 rounds dependent on pace of play. Prizes and awards will be given!

Registration starts at 2 PM, the action at 2:45 PM and Awards at 5:00 PM.

Staff Contact: Amy



President's Reception - May 25th, 2016

This is an opportunity for new members as well as existing members to engage directly with the TBBA Board of Directors. Also, learn more about the association from their perspective and get more informed. The next reception will follow our May 25th board meeting from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM at the Tampa Club in Downtown Tampa.

Refreshments will be served.
There is no cost to attend. 

Staff Contact: Lauren


Builder Online Releases their list of Top 100 Builders




William Ryan Homes in partnership with Building Homes for Heroes®, a national nonprofit organization that builds and modifies homes, and gifts them to wounded veterans and their families, will host a Welcome Home Ceremony for U.S. Marine Corporal Anthony Trzeciak. 

Corporal Trzeciak was seriously injured in Afghanistan in July of 2011 when his vehicle
struck an improvised explosive device (IED), injuring his back and head. Afterwards, he
contracted a nearly-deadly infection. He is paralyzed from the waist down. Full Press Release 

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