The City of Tampa is now accepting applications from residents to serve on a non-partisan board that will advise the Mayor and other officials on how to best implement development projects.<\/p>\n
In 2023, City Council approved the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) program to create a process that considers the social and community impact of upcoming development plans. But the program came with a caveat: it required developers to provide community benefits for projects that receive public funds, through the help of an Advisory Council.<\/p>\n
Members of the council will advise the Mayor, City Council, the Developer and the City of Tampa residents on how to best impact the community with ongoing development projects.<\/p>\n
The city is currently looking for “At-Large” CBAC Members with the below responsibilities:<\/p>\n
At-Large Member:<\/p>\n
As an At-Large CBAC Member, you will serve on the advisory council for two years and be on the CBACs for all ongoing projects during this time.<\/p>\n
One At-Large CBAC Member will be appointed by the Mayor and one At-Large Member will be appointed by City Council.Individuals who possess expertise or experience in land planning, economic development, banking\/finance, affordable housing, landscape architecture, or similar disciplines are encouraged to apply for at-large membership.Though the applicant will not have to live within one-half mile of the project, he or she must verify their residency within the city limits of Tampa<\/a>.<\/p>\n Applications can be submitted through the Clerk\u2019s Office website:<\/p>\n