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Public Safety Coordinating Council Executive Council Meeting - April 17, 2026

Hillsborough County Archive View Page — Friday, April 17, 2026
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DateFriday, April 17, 2026
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Sunshine Lines trained drivers provide safe shared rides.

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Helping you to and from the vehicle and making sure you're secured every step of the way.

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Scheduling is simple.

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Just call 813-272-7272 to see if you qualify and start your application process today.

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Sunshine Line is here to keep you moving safely, affordably, and with a smile.

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Visit HCFL.gov slash Sunshine Line to learn more and get started today.

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Sunshine Line.

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Good morning, everybody.

2:13

It is an absolutely gorgeous day here in Hillsborough County.

2:16

I'm Susie Lopez, Hillsborough County State Attorney.

2:18

I'd like to call our April 17th Executive Council meeting of the Public Safety Coordinate Coordinating Council to order.

2:26

Will you please join me in stand for the Pledge of Allegiance?

2:31

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands.

2:44

We're all thank you very much.

2:53

Good morning, Miss Napy.

2:54

How are you?

2:55

May we go ahead and get going with a roll call, please?

2:59

Miss Susie Lopez.

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Present.

3:01

Chief Judge Sabella.

3:03

Present.

3:04

Miss Lisa McLean?

3:06

Present.

3:07

Judge Francis Peroni.

3:09

Present.

3:10

Sheriff Cranester.

3:13

Major Tiffany Cole on behalf of Sheriff Cronester.

3:17

Mr.

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Nick Bates.

3:19

Present.

3:20

Mr.

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Mark Proctor?

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Present.

3:23

Mr.

3:23

Victor Christ.

3:25

Brandy Ward Williams for Victor Christ.

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Mr.

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Robert Parkinson.

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Present.

3:33

Chief Lee Burkaw.

3:35

Major Lisa Purcell.

3:37

Present.

3:39

And Commissioner Sapeda.

3:44

We have quorum.

3:45

Thank you very much, ma'am.

3:47

Do we have uh has everyone had a chance to review the minutes from the September 19th meeting?

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And Mr.

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Bates, do we have a motion for the approval of those minutes?

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And I'll second it.

3:57

Thank you very much, Mr.

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Proctor.

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All in favor.

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Thank you very much.

4:01

Do we have any old business to discuss this morning?

4:05

Don't believe we have anything on the agenda, but of course we're open to anything.

4:09

Fantastic.

4:10

And as to new business, Mr.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural████████████████████████████████32%
Substance Abuse Recovery██████████████████████████26%
Public Safety████████████████16%
Public Transportation███████████████15%
Community Engagement███████████11%
Summary of Proceedings

Public Safety Coordinating Council Executive Council Meeting - April 17, 2026

The Public Safety Coordinating Council (PSCC) Executive Council convened on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 8:30 AM in the County Center, 26th floor. Chair Susan Lopez called the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. A quorum was present. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:30 AM.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the minutes of the September 19, 2025 meeting (motion by Nick Bates, second by Mark Proctor, unanimous).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • William Allen, founder of New Chapter Life Coaching (a for-profit organization), presented his life coaching services for individuals on probation, parole, and reentry. He noted that funding is an issue because his program is self-pay, but he offers scholarships through crowdfunding. He requested partnerships with stakeholders and nonprofits in Hillsborough County to sponsor scholarships for participants. He provided a business and funding plan for review. Members suggested he reach out to traditional local providers such as Gabriel Ministries, Ready for Work Program, and substance abuse/mental health providers.

Discussion Items

  • Mobile Probation Unit Update (Rob Parkinson): The contract with the Corrections Foundation has been approved by the board, and the vehicle order has been placed. The bus will be upgraded to a diesel engine configuration per FDC specifications for longer useful life. Timeline: bus shell and vehicle components are built separately, combined, and shipped November 15, 2026, to Florida; final delivery planned for January 10, 2027. A grant extension from FDLE was approved yesterday to accommodate the revised timeline, with a buffer for supply chain issues. Multiple community organizations have expressed interest in partnering to provide social services (healthcare, substance abuse, mental health, job placement) when the bus is on location. Only one vehicle will be available, so locations must be prioritized.
  • Agenda Items for May 15, 2026 Full Council Meeting: Rob Parkinson's mobile probation unit update was requested to be placed on the full council agenda. No other items were proposed.

Key Outcomes

  • Unanimous approval of the September 19, 2025 meeting minutes.
  • Grant extension for the mobile probation unit approved by FDLE (yesterday, April 16, 2026).
  • Mobile probation unit timeline: bus shipped by November 15, 2026; final delivery January 10, 2027.
  • Next meeting: Full Council Meeting on May 15, 2026.

Meeting Transcript

He offers Sunshine Line, a transportation service for residents who need a little extra help. If you have no mode of transportation, you may qualify for Sunshine Lines door-to-door service based on age, disability, or income. For those who live in the heart service area, you may be eligible for an income-based bus pass program. Sunshine Lines trained drivers provide safe shared rides. Helping you to and from the vehicle and making sure you're secured every step of the way. Scheduling is simple. Just call 813-272-7272 to see if you qualify and start your application process today. Sunshine Line is here to keep you moving safely, affordably, and with a smile. Visit HCFL.gov slash Sunshine Line to learn more and get started today. Sunshine Line. Good morning, everybody. It is an absolutely gorgeous day here in Hillsborough County. I'm Susie Lopez, Hillsborough County State Attorney. I'd like to call our April 17th Executive Council meeting of the Public Safety Coordinate Coordinating Council to order. Will you please join me in stand for the Pledge of Allegiance? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. We're all thank you very much. Good morning, Miss Napy. How are you? May we go ahead and get going with a roll call, please? Miss Susie Lopez. Present. Chief Judge Sabella. Present. Miss Lisa McLean? Present. Judge Francis Peroni. Present. Sheriff Cranester. Major Tiffany Cole on behalf of Sheriff Cronester. Mr. Nick Bates. Present. Mr. Mark Proctor? Present. Mr. Victor Christ. Brandy Ward Williams for Victor Christ. Mr. Robert Parkinson. Present. Chief Lee Burkaw. Major Lisa Purcell. Present. And Commissioner Sapeda. We have quorum. Thank you very much, ma'am. Do we have uh has everyone had a chance to review the minutes from the September 19th meeting? And Mr.

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