Sweetwater public meetings in 2025
16 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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 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)