Sweetwater public meetings in 2025

Elected Officials Pension Board

The Sweetwater Police Pension Board will review the amended and restated Police Retirement Plan that became effective July 1, 2024, and discuss related trustee reports. The agenda includes public comments, old business on the plan restatement, and scheduling the next quarterly meeting.

• Restatement of Police Retirement Plan (effective July 1, 2024) – old business
• Trustee reports, discussion, and action
• Public comments
• Next quarterly meeting scheduled for March 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
• Pledge of allegiance

Elected Officials Pension Board

The Sweetwater Police Pension Board voted to adopt the proposed 2026 budget and the four meeting dates for 2026. Trustees also approved raising the attorney retainer fee to $2,000 effective Oct. 1, 2025, and discussed the Foster & Foster pension portal implementation cost of $4,000 plus $8,000 annually. The consent agenda, including Warrant #10, was approved.

• Approval of the 2026 pension plan budget (motion carried 4‑0)
• Adoption of 2026 meeting dates: March 11, June 10, Sept 9, Dec 9 (motion carried 4‑0)
• Increase of attorney retainer fee to $2,000 effective Oct 1, 2025 (motion carried 4‑0)
• Discussion of Foster & Foster pension portal fee: $4,000 one‑time implementation, $8,000 annual
• Consent agenda approval, including Warrant #10 invoice ratification

City Commission

The Sweetwater City Commission will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the mayor to execute a joint participation agreement with Miami‑Dade County Department of Public Works and Transportation to widen SW 112 Ave and construct a bridge to SW 8th Street. Other items include an ordinance creating a Certified Recovery Residences section in the Land Development Code, a resolution to repair Southwest Second Street, and authorizations to retain outside counsel and consulting firms for the SW 112 Ave project. The meeting also includes a consent agenda to approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a joint participation agreement with Miami‑Dade County DPW&T to widen SW 112 Ave and build a bridge to SW 8th Street
• Resolution authorizing the mayor to retain outside counsel for the SW 112 Ave widening and bridge construction project
• Ordinance (first reading) amending the Land Development Code to create Section 4.11.00 “Certified Recovery Residences”
• Resolution finding need to remedy roadway deterioration on Southwest Second Street and selecting a contractor for milling, resurfacing, striping, and ADA‑compliant improvements
• Resolutions authorizing the mayor to retain BusinessFlare LLC, Alpar Solutions LLC, and Boman Consulting Group for planning, transit, and traffic engineering services

Local Planning Agency

The Planning and Zoning Board will advise the City Commission on several ordinances that amend the official zoning map, the comprehensive plan, and the land development code. Key proposals create a new Flagler City Center zoning district and change an interim district to Industrial Heavy Manufacturing. The board also approved the minutes from its March 19, 2025 meeting. No public hearing items were scheduled.

• Ordinance to change the official zoning map from Interim District (IU) to Liberal Commercial (C‑3) for folio 25‑3031‑000‑0370
• Ordinance to re‑designate four parcels (folios 25‑4006‑087‑0010, 25‑4006‑001‑2290, 25‑4006‑001‑2430, 25‑4006‑001‑2431) to the Flagler City Center District on the zoning map
• Ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Plan Policy 1.2 to establish the Flagler City Center District land‑use category
• Ordinance to add Section 2.07.00 to the Land Development Code, creating the Flagler City Center zoning district with detailed development standards
• Ordinance to change the zoning map from T‑1, IU, and RM‑24 to Flagler City Center District for the same four parcels

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance to change how residents speak during meetings. The body will also consider a first reading of a zoning map amendment for a specific property.

• Ordinance to amend §2-55 regarding public speaking rules, including the use of a speakers' form and group representatives
• Proposed zoning change from Interim District (IU) to Liberal Commercial (C-3) for folio 25-303 1-000-0370
• Approval of October 6, 2025, meeting minutes

City Commission

The Sweetwater City Commission will consider first‑reading ordinances to amend the Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Map, Official Zoning Map, and Land Development Code, creating a new Flagler City Center District. The changes apply to the properties identified by folio numbers 25-4006-087-0010, 25-4006-001-2290, 25-4006-001-2430, and 25-4006-001-2431, a 104‑acre site north of West Flagler Street. The agenda also includes standard items such as roll call, invocation, public comments, and adjournment.

• Ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Element (Policy 1.2) to establish the Flagler City Center District
• Ordinance to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation from “Mobile Home Residential” and “Medium Multi‑Family Residential” to Flagler City Center District for the four folio‑numbered parcels
• Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map, changing T‑1, IU, and RM‑24 designations to Flagler City Center District for the same parcels
• Ordinance to amend the Land Development Code, creating Section 2.07.00 to establish the Flagler City Center Zoning District with detailed development standards
• Staff memorandum reviewing applications 2025‑003 to 2025‑006 submitted by CREI Development Company LLC for the 104‑acre site

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency meeting on Oct. 29, 2025 will consider two ordinances that amend the City of Sweetwater Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Element. One ordinance amends Policy 1.2 to create a new “Flagler City Center District” land‑use category. The second ordinance seeks to change the FLUM designations for four parcels (folio numbers 25-4006-087-0010, 25-4006-001-2290, 25-4006-001-2430, 25-4006-001-2431) from “Mobile Home Residential” and “Medium Multi‑Family Residential” to the new Flagler City Center District. The agenda also includes roll call, invocation, pledge of allegiance and adjournment.

• Ordinance amending Future Land Use Element Policy 1.2 to establish Flagler City Center District land‑use category
• Application to amend FLUM designations for parcels 25-4006-087-0010, 25-4006-001-2290, 25-4006-001-2430, 25-4006-001-2431 to Flagler City Center District
• Roll call, invocation, and pledge of allegiance
• Adjournment

Elected Officials Pension Board

The City of Sweetwater and the Miami-Dade County Police Benevolent Association are meeting to conduct a bargaining session for the lieutenants’ bargaining unit.

• Bargaining session for the lieutenants’ bargaining unit

Elected Officials Pension Board

The Sweetwater City and the Miami-Dade County Police Benevolent Association will meet for a bargaining session regarding the lieutenants’ bargaining unit. The session is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in the City Hall Commission Chambers at 500 SW 109 Avenue. The meeting is subject to the Sunshine Law and open to the public.

• Bargaining session with Miami-Dade County Police Benevolent Association for lieutenants’ bargaining unit

City Commission

The Sweetwater City Commission will consider several items, including two ordinances—one to make the Youth Advisory Board an ad hoc entity and another to change the rules for public speaking before the commission. Resolutions will authorize a mayoral agreement with AmeriBuild Group, LLC for drainage, road resurfacing, concrete curbing, and landscaping at James M. Beasly Linear Park, approve an open‑market contract with ESR, LLC for sandbags for emergency use, and select a bidder for debris removal services. The meeting also includes the consent agenda for prior minutes and routine reports.

• Ordinance amending the city code to make the Youth Advisory Board an ad‑hoc entity (second reading & public hearing) – Commissioner Villanueva
• Ordinance amending §2-55 to revise speaking rules before the commission (first reading) – Mayor Diaz
• Resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with AmeriBuild Group, LLC for drainage, road resurfacing, concrete curbing, and landscaping at James M. Beasly Linear Park
• Resolution approving an open‑market contract with ESR, LLC for the purchase of sandbags for emergency use
• Resolution selecting the successful bidder under RFP2025-02 for provision of debris removal services

City Commission

The Sweetwater City Commission has tentatively adopted the 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget. A public hearing will be held at 6:00 P.M. on September 22, 2025 in the Commission Chambers of Sweetwater City Hall. At that hearing the commission will make a final decision on the millage rate and the adopted budget.

• Final decision on the 2025‑2026 budget and millage rate

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a second public hearing to adopt the final millage rate and budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2025. The body will also consider transferring the title of a Ford Crown Victoria to Ruben Mena.

• Adoption of final millage rate of 3.5634 mils ($3.56 per thousand dollars of assessed property value)
• Adoption of the final budget for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2025
• Proposed transfer of title for a Ford Crown Victoria to Ruben Mena

Elected Officials Pension Board

The Sweetwater Police Pension Plan Board of Trustees will consider several items at its September 10, 2025 meeting, including a portal demonstration by Foster & Foster, approval of the 2026 meeting dates, and appointment of a new secretary. The agenda also lists the approval of the 2026 budget as a new business item. A consent agenda will cover payment of invoices (Warrants #132‑#134) and a fund activity report for the period March 12 – June 2 2025.

• Approval of 2026 budget (amount not specified)
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates
• Portal demonstration by Foster & Foster
• Appointment of secretary
• Consent agenda: payment of Warrants #132, #133, #134 and fund activity report

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the adoption of a tentative budget and millage rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The body is also considering several ordinances to establish the Flagler City Center District and amend the city's comprehensive plan and zoning maps.

• Adoption of tentative millage rate and budget for fiscal year Oct 1, 2025 - Sept 30, 2026
• First reading of ordinances to create the Flagler City Center District land use category and zoning district
• Proposed zoning map amendments for properties under folio numbers 25-4006-087-0010, 25-4006-001-2290, 25-4006-001-2430, and 25-4006-001-2431
• Resolution to create special taxing districts for Upland Park/Upland East (T-24975) and Upland West (T-24976)
• Agreement modification with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for body-worn cameras and services

Local Planning Agency

The Local Planning Agency is recommending the creation of a new Flagler City Center District land use category for a specific Sweetwater area. The agency recommends approving an ordinance to amend the city's comprehensive plan to establish this district, which would allow for mixed-use development.

• Recommendation to establish Flagler City Center District land use category
• Amendment of Future Land Use Element Policy 1.2
• Proposed rezoning of folios 25-4006-087-0010, 25-4006-001-2290, 25-4006-001-2430, and 25-4006-001-2431
• Maximum building height of 320 feet
• Residential density limited to 58 units per gross acre

City Commission

A selection committee is meeting to score proposals for RFP P-2025-02. The focus is on Disaster Debris Removal & Emergency Response Services.

• Scoring of RFP P-2025-02 for Disaster Debris Removal & Emergency Response Services

Elected Officials Pension Board

The Sweetwater City Council and the Miami-Dade County Police Benevolent Association will hold a closed bargaining session to negotiate terms for the lieutenants’ bargaining unit. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on September 3, 2025, at City Hall, Commission Chambers, 500 SW 109 Avenue, Sweetwater, FL 33174.

City Commission

The Special Magistrate will conduct hearings regarding various municipal code violations. The session focuses on property maintenance, business licensing, and permit requirements for specific addresses.

• Maintenance of swale and right of way at 11044 SW 3 St
• Certificate of Use and Local Business Tax requirements for 1460 NW 107 Ave Unit 420
• Certificate of Use and Local Business Tax requirements for Ryder Truck Rental at 2425 NW 110 Ave
• Alarm information filing for One Hundred and Tenth Ave Warehouses/Conlan Tire Co at 2005 NW 110 Ave
• Building permit fees and requirements for 11229 SW 5 Terr

City Commission

The City Commission will consider selecting employee health benefit insurance policies for fiscal year 2025-26. The body is also reviewing a proposal for drainage and roadway improvements in the northern area of the city.

• Selection of medical, dental, and vision insurance policies for FY 2025-26
• Engineering proposal from AMI Engineering, LLC for the Citywide Drainage Improvements Project — Northern Area Drainage and Roadway Improvements Project Phase 3
• Proposed reconstruction of NW 108th Avenue, W 109th Avenue, NW 22nd Street, NW 23rd Street, and NW 24th Street
• Resolution to recognize Veterans Day as a city holiday and authorize an annual festival

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss an interlocal agreement for a police computer-aided dispatch system and ordinances regarding the police pension board and neighborhood advisory board. The meeting also includes a resolution for a bus shelter easement and appointments to the Youth Advisory Board.

• Interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office for Flex computer aided dispatch system
• Ordinance amending police pension board review and recommendations (Second Reading)
• Ordinance altering appointment methods and residency requirements for Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Board (Second Reading)
• Resolution approving a grant of easement for a bus shelter or bus bench
• Appointment of members to the Youth Advisory Board

City Commission

The City Commission is determining the proposed millage rate and rolled-back rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The body is also scheduling a public budget hearing to consider these rates and the tentative budget.

• Proposed millage rate of 3.5634 mills ($3.56 per thousand dollars of assessed property)
• Rolled-back millage rate of 3.3102 mills ($3.31 per thousand dollars of assessed property)
• Public Budget Hearing scheduled for September 8, 2025, at 6:00 P.M.
• Total taxes to be levied at proposed millage rate: $15,965,922
• Current year gross taxable value for operating purposes: $4,480,530,340

City Commission

The City Commission and the Miami-Dade County Police Benevolent Association are meeting for bargaining session negotiations. The discussion focuses on the police lieutenants’ bargaining unit.

• Bargaining session negotiations for police lieutenants

City Commission

The City of Sweetwater will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds. The funds are intended for the acquisition, construction, and development of a multi-family affordable housing rental facility known as Tech Tower.

• Proposed issuance of tax-exempt bonds not to exceed $300,000,000
• Development of Tech Tower affordable housing and ancillary facilities at 10921 SW 7th Street
• Loan of bond proceeds to Tech Tower Owner, LLC

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss financing for the Tech Tower project and the creation of an LLC for a multifamily workforce housing project. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding police pension board reviews and neighborhood board appointments.

• Tax-exempt bonds not to exceed $300,000,000 for the Tech Tower project
• Creation of an LLC to finance and manage a multifamily workforce housing rental project
• Contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for permitting, licensing, and planning software
• Authorization to purchase vehicles for the Parks and Recreation Department
• Ordinance amending residency requirements for the Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Board

Elected Officials Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will discuss the October 1, 2024, actuarial valuation report and review fund activity for the period ending June 2, 2025. The meeting includes reports from consultants and the board attorney regarding disability benefit applications and legislative updates.

• Approval of Amended and Restated Plan Document
• Review of total portfolio market value of $16,247,395.28 as of June 2, 2025
• Discussion on Police Officers who opted out
• Retainer Agreement Regarding Disability Benefit Applications with attorney Pedro Herrera
• Refunded contributions payment to Dario Mendoza in the amount of $25,029.82

City Commission

The City Commission will consider updates to the official zoning map and city boundaries, as well as new regulations for offstreet parking and restaurant gratuity disclosures. The body will also elect a Commission President and Vice President and appoint members to several city boards.

• Second reading and public hearing for an ordinance revising the official zoning map and city boundaries
• Second reading and public hearing to amend zoning for properties under folio numbers 25-3935-002-0607, 0611, 0615, 0617, and 0622
• First reading of an ordinance establishing offstreet parking regulations and fines
• First reading of an ordinance requiring restaurants to disclose mandatory gratuity policies
• Pricing agreement with Mount Sinai Medical Center

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a Special Magistrate hearing to address various municipal code violations. The body will review cases involving unpermitted work, illegal structures, and maintenance failures.

• Case 2025-00000212 and 2025-00000214 regarding 10893 NW 17 ST STE 119
• False alarm violations (FY 2023-2024) at 1870 NW 117 PL
• Unpermitted roof work at 11340-42 SW 5 ST
• Illegal unsafe structure at 620 SW 116 CT
• Fencing and dust barrier requirements at 10710 SW 5 ST

City Commission

The Sweetwater City Commission will hold first reading of an ordinance that would require restaurants to disclose mandatory gratuity policies with minimum signage standards. The commission will also consider appointments to the Police Pension Plan Board of Trustees, Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Board, and Youth Advisory Board. The agenda includes presentations to Civil Air Patrol cadets and employee/officer awards.

• First reading of ordinance requiring restaurants to disclose mandatory gratuity policies with signage standards (Commissioner Marti)
• Nomination and appointment of a member to the Police Pension Plan Board of Trustees
• Nomination and appointment of members to the Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Board
• Nomination and appointment of members to the Youth Advisory Board
• Approval of minutes from the April 7, 2025 commission meeting

Elected Officials Pension Board

The Sweetwater Police Pension Plan Board of Trustees will meet to receive an audit presentation. The board will also conduct an informal disability hearing and review requests for proposals for administrative services.

• Audit presentation by Eric Leventhal
• Informal disability hearing for Juan Llera
• RFP for administrative services involving The Resource Centers, GRS, and Foster & Foster

City Commission

The Sweetwater City Commission will hold a regular meeting including first readings of two zoning ordinances: one to revise the official zoning map incorporating annexed land and amend density and definitions, and another to rezone five properties from Interim and Industrial Heavy Manufacturing districts. Commissioners will also vote on a resolution authorizing a 10-year agreement with Jolt Charge Inc. for installation of EV charging stations on city property at no cost to the city. Other items include resolutions for on-demand parking transaction agreements with Parkmobile and Paybyphone, and a consent agenda with a traffic interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County and a short form lease from FDOT. Several advisory board appointments and departmental reports are also on the agenda.

• First reading of ordinance revising zoning map for annexed land, amending definitions and density (Mayor Diaz)
• First reading of ordinance to rezone folios 25-3935-002-0607, 0611, 0615, 0617, 0622 from Interim and I-2 districts
• Resolution authorizing 10-year agreement with Jolt Charge Inc. for EV charging stations at no cost to city
• Resolutions authorizing three-year agreements with Parkmobile, LLC and Paybyphone, Inc. for on-demand parking transactions
• Consent agenda: traffic interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County and short form lease from FDOT

The Sweetwater City Commission approved the traffic interlocal agreement with Miami‑Dade County, authorizing the mayor to execute it. The meeting also included items to approve prior meeting minutes, a short‑form lease with the Florida Department of Transportation, and authorizations for EV‑charging and parking service agreements, but the minutes do not record the outcomes of those items.

• Approved Traffic Interlocal Agreement with Miami‑Dade County (adopted)
• Item to approve March 3 and March 13, 2025 commission minutes (outcome not recorded)
• Item to approve short‑form lease of right‑of‑way from FDOT (outcome not recorded)
• Resolution authorizing mayor to execute EV‑charging stations agreement (outcome not recorded)
• Resolution authorizing mayor to execute three‑year Parkmobile agreement (outcome not recorded)
• Resolution authorizing mayor to execute three‑year PayByPhone agreement (outcome not recorded)

Planning & Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will consider two advisory recommendations to the City Commission. One would rezone five parcels from Interim and Industrial Heavy Manufacturing districts to a unified Industrial Heavy Manufacturing district. The other would revise the official zoning map to incorporate annexed land, amending multiple code sections including definitions, use districts, and density.

• Rezoning of five parcels (folio numbers 25-3935-002-0607, -0611, -0615, -0617, -0622) from GU and IU-2 to I-2 (Industrial Heavy Manufacturing)
• Revision of the official zoning map for annexed land, with amendments to definitions (Section 1.02), Interim Use District (2.04.01), University District overlay (2.05.25), and density (2.06.08)
• No public hearings or general business items are scheduled for this meeting

City Commission

The City Commission is discussing a proposed Memorandum of Agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the 287(g) Task Force Model. If approved, the agreement would authorize nominated and trained local police officers to perform certain immigration enforcement functions under ICE supervision. The agreement sets out the scope of authority, training requirements, and cost responsibilities.

• Delegation of immigration enforcement powers to local officers including interrogation, arrest, serving warrants, and issuing detainers
• Requirement for officers to complete ICE training and pass examinations before authorization
• LEA bears all personnel costs including salaries, benefits, and equipment; ICE covers training travel and IT infrastructure
• Agreement duration of two years for each officer's authorization, revocable at any time by either party
• Establishment of public complaint procedures for immigration enforcement actions

Elected Officials Pension Board

The Sweetwater Police Pension Board will meet on March 12, 2025, to discuss and possibly approve an amended and restated plan document. The board will also hear investment performance presentations from GRS, Bowen & Hanes, Mariner, and Salem Trust, and address a consent agenda authorizing $38,439.27 in payments for management fees, legal services, and administration. Old business includes an update on Rafael Toledo's pension status, and new business includes a discussion from Benefits USA.

• Consent agenda warrant payments total $38,439.27 for Bowen, Hanes & Company, Sugarman Susskind, GRS, Benefits USA, and KSDT
• Consideration of amended and restated plan document (old business)
• Update on Rafael Toledo's pension status (old business)
• Presentations from GRS, Bowen & Hanes, Mariner, and Salem Trust
• Discussion from Benefits USA (new business)

City Commission

The Sweetwater City Commission will hold second readings and public hearings on three ordinances: a comprehensive plan amendment, a code change for deadline calculation, and a zoning map amendment for 10751 NW 18 St from industrial (IU/I-1) to liberal commercial (C-3). They will also vote on resolutions for a food catering contract at the senior center, a lease with Peterson's Harley-Davidson for police motorcycles, and a forklift purchase. Additionally, they will appoint members to boards and approve a user authorization agreement with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.

• Final plat approval for Flightway Twelve Subdivision
• Zoning map amendment from IU/I-1 to C-3 for 10751 NW 18 St
• Lease with Peterson's Harley-Davidson for police motorcycles
• Resolution for food catering services at senior center (ITB2024-01)
• User authorization agreement with Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office

City Commission

The Special Magistrate will hold hearings on multiple code enforcement cases, including false alarms, illegal construction, unmaintained swales, and expired certificates. Each case involves a property owner facing potential fines or orders to correct violations.

• 2090 NW 107 Ave: false alarms violation (Delta Bay Investments)
• 1520 NW 108 Ave: unclean vacant lot (Tropical Outdoors Invest LLC)
• 133 SW 113 Ave #105: work without permit, illegal structure (Magaly E Yabar)
• 11152 SW 7 St: failure to maintain swale/right-of-way (Juan Gonzalez)
• 10854-10858 SW 5 St: 40-year certification issue (Carlos Cobas)

City Commission

The Sweetwater City Commission will hold second reading and public hearing for a zoning map amendment at 10700 and 10720 West Flagler Street from University District to Special Commercial District. First readings are scheduled for a comprehensive plan amendment and another zoning change at 10751 NW 18th Street. A resolution will place a charter amendment on the May 13, 2025 ballot to reduce the minimum budget reserve requirement. The commission will also select a bidder for storm-water drainage and roadway reconstruction on NW 108th Avenue.

• Zoning map amendment (second reading) for 10700 and 10720 West Flagler St from UD to C-2
• Zoning map amendment (first reading) for 10751 NW 18 St from IU and I-1 to C-3
• Comprehensive plan amendment (first reading) revising Future Land Use Policy 1.2 for medium density residential, mixed-use, and other categories
• Charter amendment referendum to reduce minimum reserve fund, on May 13, 2025 ballot
• Bid award for storm-water drainage and roadway reconstruction on NW 108th Ave from NW 17th St to NW 21st St