Doral public meetings in 2021
30 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding public safety, infrastructure, and city services. Proposed items include contracts for traffic solutions, mental health sessions, and engineering studies. The council will also hold first readings for ordinances regarding debt management and retirement health insurance.
- $507,271.60 contract with ADA Engineering for stormwater improvements at NW 89 Place and NW 24 Terrace
- $58,680.00 work order with Corradino Group for a traffic calming study
- $24,910.00 work order with H.W. Lochner, Inc. for a greenhouse gas inventory
- $6,002.00 JAG grant application for police training equipment
- Ordinance 2021-44 to adopt an amended Debt Management Policy
Council Meeting
The Doral City Council is reviewing resolutions regarding infrastructure projects, public safety technology, and community events. The agenda includes decisions on police vehicle acquisitions, software subscriptions, and park upgrades.
- $406,305.90 contract for NW 82 Street and NW 114 Avenue traffic signal improvements
- $23,438.00 work order for chiller plant upgrade at Doral Legacy Park
- Purchase of Clearview AI software via single source vendor
- Agreement to purchase 21 police vehicles from Duval Ford, LLC
- $35,643.76 electrical outlet installation on Doral Boulevard
Council Workshop
The Doral City Council will hold a workshop to discuss legislative priorities. This item is sponsored by the City Manager.
- Discussion of legislative priorities (21-4505)
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency is reviewing several text amendments to the City of Doral Comprehensive Plan. These include establishing a Property Rights Element and creating the Doral Décor District. The agency will also consider modifications to development agreements involving land transfers and office space in Downtown Doral.
- Text amendment to incorporate a Property Rights Element into the Comprehensive Plan
- Creation of the 'Doral Décor District' with modified permitted uses and residential unit totals
- Amendment to the Future Land Use Map to rename land use categories and eliminate certain areas
- Amendments to the Land Development Code to create a 'Doral Décor Overlay District'
- Modification of development agreements involving ±1.84 acres and office space transfers
Council Zoning Meeting
The Council is reviewing several amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. These include proposals for a new Doral Décor Overlay District and modifications to the Midtown Doral Planned Unit Development. The agenda also includes reviews of settlement agreements and a corporation agreement with UNITAR.
- Midtown PUD amendment to increase residential units from 505 to 675
- Creation of the Doral Décor Overlay District via Land Development Code amendments
- Transfer of a ±1.84 acre parcel and 15,000 square feet of office to Downtown Doral South DMU
- Resolution for a voluntary corporation agreement with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research
- Fifth amendment to the settlement agreement between Century Midtown Properties, LLC and the City
Council Meeting
The Doral City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding city operations and public safety. Proposed items include purchasing body-worn cameras for Code Compliance and new payroll software from Paycom. The council will also consider special event permits and various equipment purchases for city parks.
- Purchase of 11 body-worn cameras for the Code Compliance Department via Axon Enterprise, Inc.
- LPR camera purchases for Doral Cultural Arts Center ($25,547.50), White Course Park ($34,561.30), and Trails and Tails Park ($15,252.13).
- Awarding the HRIS and payroll software contract to Paycom.
- Purchase of a new holiday tree for $38,465.00 from Florida CDI LLC.
- Approval of special event permits for the Dominican Festival and 7 Klandestino Race.
Council Zoning Meeting
The Council will hold first readings for several ordinances regarding the Midtown Doral PUD amendment and updates to land development regulations. The meeting also includes a second reading for the 2021 Capital Improvement Annual Update covering fiscal years 2021/2022 through 2025/2026.
- Midtown Doral PUD amendment to increase residential units from 505 to 675 and commercial area to 93,000 square feet
- Adoption of the 2021 Capital Improvement Annual Update for fiscal years 2021/2022 - 2025/2026
- Text amendment regarding Low Impact Development practices
- Amendments to DMU, CMU, and PUD district regulations
- New requirements for electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment in parking areas
Special Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a second budget hearing to finalize the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget. This includes adopting a final millage rate of 1.9000 mills, which is 3.29% higher than the roll-back rate. The council will also approve salary scales and job descriptions for new positions.
- Adoption of a 1.9000 mill tax rate for FY 21-22
- Finalization of the FY 21-22 budget across various city funds
- Approval of salary scales and performance metrics for new positions
Council Meeting
The Doral City Council is considering several resolutions regarding budget transfers, service agreements, and event permits. Key items include a $300,000 call for artists and a $200,000 grant for stormwater improvements. The agenda also covers maintenance for the police department and new recreational programming awards.
- $300,000 call to artists for the City’s public art collection
- $200,000 FDEP grant for stormwater improvements at NW 89 Place and NW 24 Terrace
- $266,000 budget transfer for building plan review and inspection services
- Purchase of a Ford F-550 truck and equipment up to $148,102
- Outdoor event permits for Downtown Doral Park and Miami International Mall
Special Council Meeting
The City Council is conducting its first budget hearing for fiscal year 2021-2022. The meeting includes the adoption of a tentative millage rate and the finalization of budgets for various city funds.
- Tentative millage rate of 1.9000 mills, which is 3.29% above the roll-back rate
- Debt service millage rate of .5360 mills for Parks and Recreation projects
- Adoption of FY 21-22 budgets for General, Transportation, and Police Impact Fee funds
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency is reviewing several proposed amendments to the City’s Land Development Code. These include updates to low impact development practices, district regulations, and new requirements for electric vehicle charging stations. The agency will also consider an update to the five-year capital improvements schedule.
- Annual update to the Capital Improvements Element (2021-2026)
- Text amendment for Low Impact Development practices
- Amendments to DMU, CMU, and PUD district regulations
- New requirements for electric vehicle charging stations
Council Zoning Meeting
The Council will consider several ordinances regarding land development, including updates to low impact development and electric vehicle charging requirements. The agenda also includes a review of the 2021 Capital Improvements Annual Update and an amended investment policy.
- Adoption of the 2021 Low Impact Development Master Plan update
- Ordinance 2021-25: Capital Improvement Annual Update for 2021-2026
- Text amendment for EV charging equipment requirements in parking areas
- Amendment to the city's investment policy
- Amendment to increase the pension fund budget for FY 2020-2021
Council Meeting
The Doral City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding public safety, employee benefits, and park services. The agenda includes authorizing new camera equipment and school resource officer agreements for local academies.
- Purchase of license plate reader cameras not to exceed $83,105
- Agreement with Horsepower Electric for LPR installation up to $37,400
- Adoption of contracts for indoor fitness equipment
- Approval of insurance providers Aetna, Mutual of Omaha, and Humana
- School Resource Officer agreements for local academies
Council Workshop
The Doral City Council is conducting a workshop to discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. This includes reviewing line item budgets for departments such as Police, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation. The session also covers various city funds including Transportation and Stormwater.
- Proposed City of Doral Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (Item 21-4288)
- Line item budgets for Police, Public Works, and Parks and Recreation
- Review of Transportation, Stormwater, and Debt Service funds
Special Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss a resolution to establish the proposed operating millage rate for fiscal year 2021-2022. The item also includes setting dates for public budget hearings and accepting debt service millage rates for specific bond series.
- Proposed operating millage rate for FY 2021-2022
- Debt service millage rates for General Obligation Bonds, Parks and Recreation Projects Series 2019 and Series 2021
- Dates, times, and places for the first and second public budget hearings
Council Zoning Meeting
The council will review an emergency ordinance to extend the moratorium on PUD, DMLE, and CMU rezoning applications. The meeting also includes discussions regarding school usage in industrial zones and updates to the city's water supply plan.
- Extension of moratorium on PUD, DMU, and CMU rezoning applications
- Amendment to remove schools as a permitted use in Industrial and Restricted Industrial districts
- Establishment of regulations for public charter schools
- Update to the 20-year water supply facilities work plan
- Creation of General Obligation Bond Series 2021 Fund and Debt Service Fund
Council Meeting
The City Council will review several items including contract amendments and new service agreements. Key discussions include a software purchase for police operations and the allocation of facade improvement grants to local entities. The council will also hold a first reading for an ordinance regarding property maintenance standards.
- $243,750 software purchase from FususONE for the Real Time Operations Center
- $10,000 facade improvement grants awarded to five local entities
- $34,995 increase to the Bermello-Ajamil and Partners agreement for the Cultural Arts Center
- Agreement with Trump National Doral to host July 4th fireworks
- First reading of Ordinance #2021-22 regarding property maintenance standards
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency is reviewing two text amendments to the Land Development Code. One proposal seeks to eliminate public schools as a permitted use in Industrial Commercial, Industrial, and Industrial Restrictive zones. A second proposal proposes establishing requirements and criteria for murals.
- Removal of schools from IC, I, and I-R zoning districts
- New requirements and criteria for murals under the Public Arts Program
Council Zoning Meeting
The meeting includes first readings for ordinances regarding school usage and mural requirements. It also features second readings for rules on artificial turf, mobile food trucks, and a development moratorium in the Doral Decor District.
- Ordinance #2021-17: Removing schools as a permitted use in IC, I, and I-R zoning districts
- Ordinance #2021-18: Establishing requirements and criteria for murals
- Ordinance #2021-14: A six-month moratorium on development within the Doral Decor District
- Ordinance #2021-15: Modifying regulations for artificial turf
- Ordinance #2021-16: Regulating mobile food trucks and food truck gatherings
Council Meeting
The City Council will review several resolutions regarding public safety, including mutual aid agreements and equipment purchases. Public hearings are scheduled for new ordinances that would prohibit gambling, simulated gambling devices, and casinos within the city. The agenda also includes the adoption of the 2021 Stormwater Master Plan Update.
- Ordinance prohibiting gambling, simulated gambling devices, and casinos
- Purchase of Dataminr Real-Time Alerting Program up to $20,000
- Purchase of 26 body armors and carriers for $20,000
- Drug and alcohol screening services agreement not to exceed $30,000
- Adoption of the 2021 Stormwater Master Plan Update
Special Council Meeting
The Doral City Council will hold discussions regarding an update on annexation application directives. The meeting also includes an update on the EnerGov program.
- Update on Annexation Application Directives (21-4249)
- Update on EnerGov Program (21-4250)
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency will consider amendments to school regulations and artificial turf standards. The agency will also review a proposed development moratorium in the Doral Décor District and updates to the city's water supply plan.
- Six-month moratorium on new development applications in the Doral Décor District
- Text amendment regarding private, public, and charter schools in the Comprehensive Plan
- New regulations for public charter schools in the Land Development Code
- Update to the 20-year water supply facilities work plan
- Modifications to artificial turf regulations in the Land Development Code
Council Zoning Meeting
The meeting includes first readings for ordinances regarding school regulations and a six-month development moratorium in the Doral Decor District. The council will also review new rules for mobile food trucks and artificial turf. Second readings are scheduled for updates to right-of-way maintenance and variance procedures.
- Ordinance #2021-12: School comprehensive plan text amendment
- Ordinance #2021-14: Six-month development moratorium in Doral Decor District
- Ordinance #2021-16: New regulations for mobile food trucks
- Ordinance #2021-15: Text amendment regarding artificial turf
- Ordinance #2021-09: Right-of-way maintenance revisions
Council Meeting
The City Council is reviewing resolutions for park construction inspections, community grants, and recreational programming. The agenda also includes decisions on software subscriptions and police equipment purchases.
- Awarding Intertek PSI up to $700,000 for Doral Central Park testing services
- Approving staff augmentation with EXP U.S. Services, Inc. for the Parks Bond Program
- Awarding community grants totaling $18,800 to local arts and youth organizations
- Authorizing a $26,200 purchase of wireless headsets from Street Smart VR
- Awarding recreational programming contracts to five local fitness clubs
Local Planning Agency
The Local Planning Agency is reviewing several proposed amendments to the City of Doral Land Development Code. These items include changes to right-of-way maintenance requirements, administrative road variance approvals, and new rules for public charter schools.
- Amendment to Chapter 71 regarding landscaping and right-of-way maintenance
- Amendment to Chapter 77 allowing Public Works to approve minor road variances administratively
- Amendment to Chapter 74 establishing regulations for public charter schools
Council Zoning Meeting
The Council Zoning Meeting includes first readings of three ordinances to amend the City of Doral Land Development Code. These items address right-of-way maintenance, administrative variances, and charter school provisions.
- Ordinance #2021-09: Eliminating requirements for covenants or special taxing districts to maintain right-of-way landscaping
- Ordinance #2021-10: Allowing the Public Works Department to administratively approve minor variances
- Ordinance #2021-11: Establishing regulations for public charter schools
Council Meeting
The Doral City Council is reviewing several resolutions, including park lighting improvements and playground surfacing replacements. The agenda also includes requests to urge the state legislature on HOA regulations and authorization for lobbying services related to a city annexation application.
- Trails and Tails Park lighting improvements contract up to $675,000
- Playground surfacing replacement contract up to $242,735.90
- Engineering services for Doral Legacy Park baseball field repairs ($44,857)
- Public art installations at 10234 NW 19 Street and 1691 NW 107 Avenue
- Authorization of lobbying services for a city annexation application
Council Meeting
The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding fund disbursements and service agreements. Key items include the allocation of COVID-19 relief funds and security upgrades for the Doral Government Center. The agenda also includes support for Miami-Dade County Public School vaccination initiatives.
- Disbursement of up to $1,420,000 from Doral CARES grant funds
- Security and safety improvements at Doral Government Center up to $213,342
- Agreement with Doug Williams Group for process review up to $27,500
- Painting contract for Morgan Levy Park up to $26,053.50
- Purchase of five portable P7370 system radios for $9,050
Council Zoning Meeting
The Doral City Council will review site plan applications for two educational facilities. This includes public hearings regarding the site plan for Shelton Academy at 9455 NW 40 Street Road and BridgePrep Academy at 3500 NW 89 Court.
- Site plan approval for Shelton Academy at 9455 NW 40 Street Road
- Site plan approval for BridgePrep Academy at 3500 NW 89 Court
Council Meeting
The City Council is reviewing several resolutions regarding city contracts, infrastructure projects, and budget amendments. Items include engineering services for bicycle trails and pedestrian bridges, as well as a large-scale stormwater improvement project. The agenda also includes police equipment purchases and community partnerships.
- Maggolc Inc. contract for Sub Basin H-8 Phase II stormwater improvements ($1,428,673.40)
- F.R. Aleman work order for bicycle trail safety improvements ($20,000.00)
- Pevida Highway Designers work order for Pedestrian Bridge Park Bond project ($24,892.00)
- Purchase of 15 body armors and carriers ($18,453.45)
- MOU with Camillus House to provide two emergency housing beds