Roll Call:
On Tuesday, March 10, at 7:00 PM, the Tampa Police Department will brief residents in the Peter O. Knight Airport parking lot. Officers will share updates on safety issues, recent incidents, and upcoming events. Residents can ask questions, raise concerns, and speak directly with the officers who patrol our area. Follow us on Instagram @Dicaboard or our Facebook page @davisislands for future events.
Wastewater Presentation:
On March 3, 2026, the Davis Islands Civic Association invited Eric Weiss, Director of the Wastewater Department for the City of Tampa, to meet with residents and discuss the odor issues emanating from the wastewater treatment plant.
During the meeting, Mr. Weiss gave a presentation addressing neighborhood concerns and outlining the City’s projected plans to upgrade and modernize the wastewater treatment plant in order to reduce and better control odors affecting the Davis Islands community. His presentation included an overview of the proposed improvements as well as a projected timeline for completion of the upgrades.
Tampa City Councilman Bill Carlson also attended the meeting to confirm that the City is supporting efforts to improve and update the wastewater treatment plant. Residents had the opportunity to ask questions and share concerns about the ongoing odor issues.
The Civic Association board collected the names of specific streets experiencing the most frequent odor complaints so that this information can be passed along to Mr. Weiss and his team.
The board also recognized Mr. Weiss for his transparency and his efforts to move the project forward. Mr. Weiss asked residents for their patience as he works through the necessary approvals from City Council and continues coordinating with the engineering firm that will be handling the planned updates to the facility.
A link to Mr. Weiss’s PowerPoint presentation is provided below for residents who would like to review the details of the proposed improvements and projected timeline.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HnQj1WYRdTKG-pItPX8yLgS7g0DL4Fqh/view?usp=share_link
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