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INITIALS |
WHAT IT MEANS |
MORE INFO |
AAP
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Affirmative Action Plan |
There are specific conditions for which an Affirmative Action Plan is
required. |
ARC
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Architectural
Review Commission |
The ARC is responsible for reviewing development within a historic district.
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ATU |
Amalgamated Transit Union |
The people who represent some of our city employees
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AWTP |
Advanced
Wastewater
Treatment Plant |
This is where our water is cleaned after being used by homes and businesses.
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BBB
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Better Business Bureau |
Where to go to check on a business.
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BHD |
Business and Housing Development |
BHD oversees every aspect of city development.
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BLC |
Barrio Latino Commission |
This is the group responsible for preserving the historic fabric of
the Ybor District and maintaining its architectural integrity
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BTS |
Business Tax System |
Browse business tax receipts records online.
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CAD |
Computer Aided Design or Computer Aided Dispatching (it means both!) |
CAD helps our dispatchers get you help more quickly, and helps our engineers
and drafters
make drawings more precise!
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CAFR |
Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report |
This is one of the many financial documents you can view on our site.
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CBD
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Central Business District |
The heart of the City.
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CDBG
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Community Development
Block Grant |
Look in our Budget Highlights for more information.
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CERCLA
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Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act |
Commonly known as Superfund, this act was enacted by Congress on December
11, 1980
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CERT
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Community Emergency Response Team
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The Community Emergency Response Team program helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities.
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CIP |
Capital Improvement Project |
The big things the City spends money on.
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CIT
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Community
Investment Tax |
This tax pays for all kinds of nice things for Hillsborough County
residents.
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COT |
City of Tampa |
Tampa means "Sticks of Fire". Learn more interesting Tampa
Facts on our site!
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CRA |
Community Redevelopment Agency |
See the agendas for their meetings.
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CSC (1 of 2) |
Customer Service
Center |
Where to go to request an action, ask a question, submit an opinion, make an online payment, obtain a form/application, or perform self research.
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CSC (2 of 2) |
Construction Services
Center |
Where to go for all of your construction permit and inspection needs.
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CTTV |
City of Tampa
Television |
A large assortment of interesting shows. Check the schedule!
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DEP
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Department of Environmental
Protection |
This group makes sure our environment is secure.
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DPW
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Department of Public Works |
This city department includes Parking,
Transportation,
and Fleet Maintenance.
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EEOC |
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission |
Our Personnel Division ensures we
abide by these rules.
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EMS |
Emergency Management System |
This group makes sure everyone is ready when life and property are in immediate jeopardy
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FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions |
The
Construction
Services Center FAQ page is just one of many such pages you'll find on
TampaGov. |
FDLE
|
Florida Department
of Law Enforcement |
FDLE prevents, investigates and solves crimes while protecting Florida's citizens
and visitors.
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FEMA
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Federal Emergency
Management Agency |
This agency handles disaster preparedness and recovery on a national level.
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FLAQ |
Florida Aquarium |
Florida's vast landscape encompasses 58,560 square miles, 4,308 of which are
water. See many of the inhabitants here.
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FY
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Fiscal
Year |
The City's FY starts in October.
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GAC |
German American Club |
This historic building houses Central Cashiering, the Credit Department,
Community Redevelopment, and
Business License.
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GIS |
Geographic Information Systems |
GIS combines layers of information about a place
to give you a better understanding of that place.
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HART |
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit |
This is the group which manages Tampa's public transportation.
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HCC
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Hillsborough Community College |
Founded in 1968, HCC is one of the largest of Florida's community college system.
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HPC |
Historic
Preservation Commission |
HPC's mission is to recommend designations, conservation districts and
historic districts
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ITS
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See T&I |
Formerly Information Technology Services, this group manages the City's information technology needs.
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LDC |
Land Development
Coordination |
This group makes sure that development goes by the rules!
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MBD |
Minority Business
Development |
MBD promotes the participation and award of contracts to women and minority
business enterprises.
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MOSI |
Museum of Science and Industry |
A fun place to go for kids of all ages!
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MSA
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Metropolitan Statistical Area |
The Tampa Bay Region, situated on the central west
coast of Florida, is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country
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OCC
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Office of Cable Communication |
The people who oversee Cable TV!
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OCH
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Old City Hall |
The original!
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R&F |
Revenue and Finance |
This department looks out for the financial needs of the City.
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RFB
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Request for Bid |
Purchasing has its bid list
online.
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RFQ
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Request for Quote |
Contract Administration handles RFQ's.
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S&E
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Standards and Enforcement |
It used to be S&E, now it's Code
Enforcement.
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SBE
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Small Business Enterprise |
This is a race and gender neutral program for small businesses. |
STAR
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South
Tampa Area Reclaimed Project |
A way to help people conserve water - using reclaimed!
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SWEEP
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Solid Waste Enhanced Environment Program |
The S.W.E.E.P. for Cleaner Neighborhoods program
strives to help keep Tampa’s neighborhoods clean by providing citizens with
a way to dispose of unwanted household items that are too large for normal
collection. |
T&I
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Technology
and Innovation |
Plans for the future technology needs, creates strategic partnerships with
other City departments and agencies, and leads process improvements that
advance better, smarter, faster business decisions and innovative solutions
based on dynamic core services.
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TBBBIC |
Tampa
Bay Black Business Investment Corporation |
Provides technical and financial assistance to minority and economically
disadvantaged entrepreneurs.
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TBPAC |
Tampa
Bay Performing Arts Center |
TBPAC is located along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa, and
provides an environment for a wide variety of performances, concerts, and
events
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TCC |
Tampa Convention Center |
A beautiful meeting facility in the heart of downtown Tampa!
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TECO |
Tampa Electric Company |
This is where the people of Tampa get their electric power.
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TFR |
Tampa Fire Rescue |
Dial 911 to reach TFR in an emergency, or (813) 242-5465 when
it's not.
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TGH |
Tampa General Hospital |
One of the area hospitals which keep us healthy.
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THA
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Tampa
Housing Authority |
This group takes care of public housing in Hillsborough County.
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THAT
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Tampa Has
Acronyms Too! |
We don't really use this one - but hey! It's fun anyway!
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THCVA
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Tampa Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau |
The mission of the THCVB is to create vibrant growth for the Tampa Bay area
by promoting developing and expanding a united visitor industry
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TIA |
Tampa International Airport |
Commonly referred to as TIA by locals, we are really TPA to airlines.
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TIF
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Tax Increment Financing |
A mechanism for using property taxes to stimulate investment in economically
depressed areas.
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TMOA |
Tampa Museum of Art |
TMOA provides a broad range of art-related experiences for visitors of all
ages. Visit the on-line
store too!
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TMOB |
Tampa
Municipal Office Building |
This is where many of the City's employees work.
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TPA
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Tampa International Airport |
Want to make reservations to see us? Make sure you pick TPA, not TIA,
as your destination!
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TPD |
Tampa Police Department |
You can reach TPD at 911 in an emergency, or at (813) 276-3200 when
it's not.
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TSA
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Tampa Sports
Authority |
TSA plans, develops, and maintains a comprehensive complex of sports and
recreational facilities for the Tampa Bay area.
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UAD |
Utility Accounting
Division |
UAD takes care of billing for utility services. You can take care of
many requests on-line!
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USF
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University of South Florida |
USF is one of the 20 largest universities in the nation, offering roughly 200 programs to more than 35,000 students.
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UT
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University of Tampa |
Offering more than 60 comprehensive areas of undergraduate study, UT provides students with a high level of
academic excellence.
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VRB
|
Variance Review Board |
Want to do something out of the ordinary with your property? These are
the people to see. |
WMBE |
Women & Minority Business
Enterprises |
The WMBE Program was established to provide women and minority businesses equal contract opportunities.
This program is administered by the
Minority Business Development
Department. |
WTP |
Water Treatment Plant |
This is where water is treated before it goes to homes and businesses.
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YCDC |
Ybor City Development Corporation |
A not-for-profit corporation whose goal is to promote redevelopment in the
Ybor City Area
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