Politics & Government

Tampa City Council Moves Fertilizer Ban to Mayor's Desk

If signed by Mayor Bob Buckhorn, the new law would go into effect in 2012 and ban the sale of fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus during the rainy season.

Tampabay.com reporter Richard Danielson has posted an update on a matter close to the hearts of many Tampa residents who live near, go fishing in or simply love the Hillsborough River and want to protect it from algae blooms.

The Tampa City Council today voted to approve a ban on the sale of fertilizers used on lawns that contain nitrogen or phosphorus during the rainy season of June 1 to Sept. 30. Golf courses, farms and gardens would be exempt.

Danielson's article reported that dozens of supporters and opponents of the ban appeared before the council to express their concerns.

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The ordinance passed 6-1, with Councilman Frank Reddick voting against the ban. Reddick said he didn't think it was fair to vote without further information on whether a ban would hurt business.


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