Arts and Cultural AffairsThe Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs is a liaison department to all arts and cultural facilities and activities in the City of Tampa. The Cable Communication Department insures that the residents of Tampa are provided reliable cable television service, which meets industry technical standards, by the cable television franchisee. They also provide Tampa's residents with a broad range of public, education and government information via cable television at minimal cost, while maintaining programming with a high level of integrity through neutrality.
The City Attorney is responsible for the legal activities of the City. The City Clerk's Office is responsible for recording City Council meetings; preparing City Council agendas; indexing local laws, ordinances, resolutions, agreements, and deeds; updating and distributing supplements to the City Code; and maintaining current appointments to City boards and committees, City and State financial disclosure statements and executive orders recording of official documents with appropriate agencies, and indexing of City cemetery burials.
City Council is the legislative branch of City of Tampa government. The mission of Clean City is to provide a comprehensive approach through education, enforcement, and maintenance to reduce litter, illegal dumping and create a cleaner city environment.
The Department of Code Enforcement is the City of Tampa entity responsible for enforcing Chapters 19 and 27 of the City of Tampa Code. The Community Affairs section is responsible for the planning, administration and coordination of programs, projects and activities that are designed to promote and maintain good relations among citizens of Tampa. The Contract Administration Department prepares and manages the preparation of contract documents for professional and construction services, architectural design, drafting services for civil and architectural design needs, and construction inspection services for architectural construction projects. The Tampa Convention Center is the city's major "meeting" place... the facility is recognized for the staff’s helpfulness and efficiency; the design and quality of exhibit space, conference and break-out rooms; its downtown water-front location; and outstanding food services The Economic and Urban Development Department is responsible for coordinating and directing citywide redevelopment initiatives, community planning and marketing redevelopment opportunities to the private sector using professional staff and consulting resources. The department is dedicated to maximizing the quality, pace and beneficial economic impact of Tampa's key strategic community revitalization and urban development and economic incentives. The Fire and Police Pension Board is charged with the general administration and responsibility for the proper operation of the pension system and for making effective provisions of the Special Acts of the State of Florida. Tampa's response team for fire, medical and hazardous waste emergencies. The City of Tampa Department of Growth Management and Development Services oversees every aspect of city development, including construction services, community redevelopment, affordable housing programs, city real estate transactions, and economic development. It is one of the most visibly active and ever changing elements of the city.
The Department of Human Resources is responsible for the divisions of Employee Relations, Employment Services, and Risk Management. Intergovernmental Relations presents the City's position with respect to regulations and legislation, and promotes its interests with the state and federal government and their agencies. Internal Audit provides management with an independent appraisal of major areas of City activities in order to reduce potential risk and loss to the City. The Mayor's Office provides services required of the executive branch of City government, including administrative functions and public relations. On a continuous basis the Minority Business Development (MBD) Office conducts outreach efforts to identify and register women and minority businesses interested in supplying goods and services to the City. The office of Neighborhood and Community Relations works to preserve and improve the physical, social, and economic health of Tampa's neighborhoods. Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for more than 160 parks and recreational facilities. The Tampa Police Department is Tampa's law enforcement agency whose mission is to protect the lives, property, and constitutional rights of the public by maintaining and promoting community order and respect for the law. Public Affairs develops and implements communication and public relations strategies to effectively market the city’s initiatives, services and information. Public Affairs also prepares print publications and collateral marketing materials. The Department of Public Works provides a variety of services to the public and to other City departments. The Purchasing Department, as provided for in the City Charter, is responsible for all aspects of the City's centralized procurement process. The Department of Revenue and Finance is responsible for managing the City's financial matters. Primary functions include: administration, budgeting, planning, accounting, investment, licensing, utility accounting, pension, and grant administration. The Solid Waste Department provides safe, efficient and environmentally sound solid waste collection, disposal and recycling services for over 80,000 residential and commercial customers. The Stormwater Department is dedicated to providing solutions to local flooding problems, construction, maintenance, and retrofitting of drainage structures and storm sewers. The mission of the Technology and Innovation Department is to provide the City of Tampa effective and efficient information management and integration services. Wastewater Department personnel collect, treat, and dispose of more than 50 million gallons of wastewater per day from over 98,000 customers in Tampa and its immediate suburbs. Sanitary treatment requires the careful removal of pollutants and pathogens from wastewater in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local regulations so that the end product can be returned to the environment for natural recycling. The Tampa Water Department is responsible for producing and distributing fully treated potable water. | 
