Services and Programs

The Tampa Downtown Partnership administers the Special Services District program through an annual contract with the City of Tampa.  Through this program, the TDP works to promote the downtown experience through a multitude of initiatives such as marketing, business development, transportation, planning and beautification. The TDP also works with numerous agencies to identify opportunities and facilitate additions to the Special Services District program.

Special Services District

Since 1994, the Special Services District (SSD) has focused on maintaining downtown as a clean and safe place for people to live, work and play. As the longest operating business improving district in the state of Florida, it encompasses 760 acres and 220 blocks.  Property owners initiated the District as an economic development tool, providing a reliable source of income to enhance the services of the Central Business District.  It is funded by an assessment on properties located within the district.  The Tampa Downtown Partnership is contracted by the City of Tampa to administer and manage operations of the SSD.  Each quarter the Tampa Downtown Partnership completes a report on the SSD.  To review these reports, visit the Reports page.

Programs

• Maintenance
• Safety
• Tampa's Downtown Guides
• Clean and Safe
• Downtown Security Network
• Business Development and Marketing
• Transportation Management Organization
• Beautification, Urban Planning and Design

To learn more about each of these programs, visit the Program Details page.

Entities

The Special Services District (SSD) Advisory Committee provides advisory guidance to the Tampa Downtown Partnership concerning the implementation and performance of the services provided within the agreement.  The Advisory Committee includes appointed representatives of property owners, restaurants, business owners, retail store, entertainment venues, residents and more.

The City of Tampa (the City) authorized the creation of the SSD and is ultimately responsible for the activities thereof. The Partnership is authorized to undertake the management of the SSD through a contract with the City of Tampa.  The city has been very committed to the SSD process and is a valuable resource to the Partnership as it carries out the management of the SSD.

U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) currently provides partial funding to Tampa's Downtown Guides program.  Through this relationship, the Partnership provides limited Guides' services to the GSA area during weekday work hours.