City of Tampa is looking for Area-Specific Residents to Join its Community Benefits Advisory Council (CBAC) News City Council, News Development & Economic Opportunity, News[...]

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.

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.

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.

The city is currently looking for "At-Large" CBAC Members with the below responsibilities:

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.

• 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.

Applications can be submitted through the Clerk's Office website:

https://www.tampa.gov/city-clerk/info/boards-and-commissions by selecting either "Apply for Initial Board Position or for Reappointment." The deadline to apply is Monday, May 11.

Media outlets interested in covering the search for CBAC members will have the opportunity to interview Javier Marin, the director of Economic Opportunity.