Miami Springs, FL

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

Advisory Board

The Ecology Board will meet on October 20, 2026, to discuss ideas for a proposed wildflower initiative within the City. The meeting includes a call to order, approval of minutes from April 10, 2025, and public comments.

• Discussion of ideas for a wildflower initiative

The Board discussed improving local fishing engagement and identified Hammond Lake as a model for improvement. Vice Chair Bozas will draft a proposed budget to present to the City Council at the April 28 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled approval of February 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Identified Hammond Lake as the candidate for improvement project

City Council

The City Council is holding a town hall meeting to conduct a Q&A session with the Mayor and Council. The discussion will focus on the Activate NW 36th Street Initiative and is open for public comment.

• Q&A session regarding the Activate NW 36th Street Initiative

City Council

The City Council will consider collective bargaining agreements for police officers, sergeants, and lieutenants for fiscal year 2026-2027. The meeting also includes a required vote of confidence for the City Manager.

• Collective bargaining agreement for police officers and sergeants (FY 2026-2027)
• Collective bargaining agreement for police lieutenants (FY 2026-2027)
• Second amendment to the agreement with Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, Llc
• Amendment to Civil Service Employee Handbook vacation leave accrual policies
• Vote of confidence for the City Manager

City Council

City Council

The Miami Springs City Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026, to hold final public hearings on the FY 2026-27 millage rate and budget, and to consider a second reading of an ordinance creating impact fees for general government, law enforcement, and parks and recreation. The consent agenda includes insurance and employee benefits contracts and two FDOT grants totaling $2.3 million for roadway projects on Oakwood Drive and Westward Drive. The agenda also lists presentations, an open forum, and routine reports.

• Final millage rate resolution: 6.8100 mills, 6.20% higher than the roll-back rate of 6.4123 mills, for FY Oct 1, 2026–Sep 30, 2027
• Second reading of an ordinance creating Article XVIII, 'Impact Fees,' in Chapter 150 for general government, law enforcement, and parks and recreation
• Brown & Brown of Florida, Inc. insurance coverage not to exceed $959,320 for FY 2026-27, with a waiver of competitive bidding
• UnitedHealthcare employee health, dental, and vision agreement not to exceed $2,144,590.56 for FY 2026-27
• FDOT grants: $1,500,000 for Oakwood Drive Roadway Safety Improvements and $800,000 for Westward Drive Roadway Improvements

General

The Miami Springs City Council, sitting as the Local Planning Agency, will hold a public hearing on an ordinance creating Article XVIII, "Impact Fees," in the city code. The ordinance would adopt, collect, and administer impact fees on new development for general government, law enforcement, and parks and recreation, based on a study dated March 4, 2026. The agenda lists only this one public hearing before adjournment; the rest of the document is meeting logistics and notice boilerplate.

• Public hearing on an ordinance creating Article XVIII, "Impact Fees," of Chapter 150 of the City Code
• Impact fees would cover (i) general government, (ii) law enforcement, and (iii) parks and recreation
• Fees would be calculated from an "Impact Fee Study" dated March 4, 2026, by consultant Alfred Benesch & Company d/b/a Benesch
• Payment of applicable impact fees would be a condition of getting a building permit for new development
• An administrative fee, set later by City Council resolution, would also be collected to cover the cost of administering the fees

Advisory Board

Advisory Board

City Council

City Council

The Miami Springs City Council will hold public hearings to adopt the proposed millage rate of 6.8100 mills (6.20% higher than the roll-back rate) and a tentative budget for FY 2026-2027. The council will also consider several resolutions and an ordinance on impact fees, along with other business items.

• Public hearing: Resolution adopting millage rate of 6.8100 mills for FY 2026-2027
• Public hearing: Resolution adopting tentative budget for FY 2026-2027
• Consent agenda: Work order to Bermello, Ajamil & Partners for Canal Streetscape Improvement Project ($45,824)
• New business: Ordinance (first reading) creating impact fees for general government, law enforcement, and parks/recreation
• New business: Resolution co-designating Oakwood Drive as 'Miami Realtors Way'

Advisory Board

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide a variance request at 381 Deer Run, allowing an 8-foot front yard setback instead of the required 30 feet. The agenda includes a discussion on height limitations for the NW 36th Street corridor and an update on recent burglaries. Routine items include approving minutes from August 10 and purchasing golf course supplies.

• Public hearing on variance application by Raul & Ibis Cruz-Alvarez for 381 Deer Run to permit an 8-foot front yard setback
• Discussion of NW 36th Street Corridor Height Limitations Map requested by Mayor Fajet
• Update from Police Chief Sandoval and Deputy Chief Vargas on recent burglaries
• Consent agenda includes purchase of 419 Bermuda Sod from Sunset Sod, Inc. for up to $40,000
• Consent agenda includes purchase of topdressing sand from Florida Superior Sand, Inc. for up to $40,000

General

General

The Miami Springs City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, presented by the City Manager and Finance Director. The agenda includes a presentation on the budget, which totals $34,163,704 in revenues and expenditures across all funds. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Proposed FY 2026-27 total budget: $34,163,704
• General Fund budget: $25,211,975
• Personnel costs include COLA, merit, pension, and health insurance increases
• Police department budget: $10,248,824
• Capital outlay: $105,939

General

City Council

The Miami Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2026, with a consent agenda covering multiple purchases and contract amendments, including AEDs, basketball court curtains, and a vehicle. The council will also consider a resolution to deny a setback variance at 381 Deer Run and discuss renaming a memorial site and impact fees.

• Purchase of AEDs from General Medical Devices, Inc. for up to $48,825
• Purchase of basketball court divider curtains from Athletic Resources, Inc. for up to $24,980
• Change order for Glenn H. Curtiss & June Bug Monument Project for $6,600
• Resolution to deny 8-foot front yard setback at 381 Deer Run (Folio 05-3119-010-2200)
• Discussion on renaming Glenn Curtiss Statue and Memorials as 'Heritage Trail Park'

Advisory Board

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to declare a proposed millage rate of 6.8100 mills (a 5.8% increase over the rolled-back rate of 6.4123 mills) and schedule two public budget hearings for September 14 and 28, 2026. The administration recommends this rate as a cap, with flexibility to lower it later. A separate resolution to deny a variance at 381 Deer Run has been deferred to the August 10 meeting.

• Proposed millage rate of 6.8100 mills ($6.81 per $1,000 assessed value) as a cap for FY 2026-27
• Rolled-back rate computed at 6.4123 mills; proposed rate is 5.8% higher
• First budget hearing set for September 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM; second on September 28, 2026
• Resolution affirming Board of Adjustment's denial of an 8-foot front yard setback at 381 Deer Run – deferred to August 10
• Total tentative General Fund budget of $25,184,183, with 62.9% for salaries and benefits

General

Advisory Board

Advisory Board

Advisory Board

Advisory Board

The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and consider two variance applications: a deferral request for a pergola variance at 1184 Westward Drive to July 15, 2026, and a variance request to reduce the front yard setback from 30 feet to 8 feet to allow an attached carport at 381 Deer Run. The board will also approve minutes from the February 2, 2026 regular meeting.

• Deferral of variance application for 1184 Westward Drive to July 15, 2026
• Variance request for 381 Deer Run: reduce front yard setback from 30 feet to 8 feet for attached carport
• Approval of minutes from February 2, 2026 regular meeting
• Public comments (3 minutes per speaker allowed)

City Council

The City Council will consider several purchase resolutions for fuel and golf products, as well as a contract for a monument project. The body will also review an amended schedule of charges for building permit fees.

• Fuel purchase from Pro Energy Fleet Fueling Llc not to exceed $100,000
• Fuel purchase from Tropic Oil Company Llc not to exceed $15,000
• Golf products purchase from Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. not to exceed $30,000
• Construction contract with Tech Construction Group Residential, Inc. for Glenn H. Curtiss & June Bug Monument Project for $96,485
• Adoption of an amended schedule of charges for building permit fees

Advisory Board

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the second reading of an ordinance amending the employees' retirement system and police and fire pension plan to allow purchase of permissive service credit. The council will also consider a resolution to call a special election on November 3, 2026, for a charter amendment, and several consent agenda items including new garbage collection rates effective October 1, 2026, a budget amendment, and contracts for air conditioning units and installation at the Recreation Community Center.

• Public hearing: second reading of ordinance revising pension plans to allow purchase of permissive service credit
• Resolution to call a special election on Nov. 3, 2026 for a charter amendment
• Resolution establishing new garbage, trash, and recycling rates for residential and commercial customers effective Oct. 1, 2026
• Approval of purchase of A/C units from Trane U.S. Inc. not to exceed $113,550
• Approval of agreement with Thermal Concepts, LLC for A/C installation services at Recreation Community Center not to exceed $19,900

City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to revise the Employees’ Retirement System and Police and Fire Pension Plan. Members will also discuss a proposed special election regarding NW 36th Street and a road closure for the City’s Centennial Celebration.

• First reading of ordinance to permit purchase of permissive service credit for general employees and prior law enforcement service for police and fire pensions
• Discussion of proposed Special Election and ballot question on NW 36th Street
• Discussion of temporary full circle road closure for Centennial Celebration on August 22, 2026
• Recognition of Aquatic Supervisor James Dean for 10 years of service

Advisory Board

The Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing (deferred from a previous meeting) and consider adopting the historic designation report for the Latham-Curtiss Jr. House at 567 Hunting Lodge Drive. The board will also consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for 85 Deer Run and receive a presentation of interior photos for reference. The meeting includes approval of minutes from March 26, 2026.

• Public hearing for historic designation of 567 Hunting Lodge Drive (deferred by request)
• Adoption of Historic Designation Report for 567 Hunting Lodge Drive
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 85 Deer Run
• Presentation of photos of lobby and pueblo room collected by the board

City Council

The Miami Springs City Council holds a regular meeting with consent agenda items approving three golf course purchases totaling $66,000. A discussion item requests direction on using parking fees from new development projects for Canal Street improvements. The meeting also includes recognition of a retiring educator, yard-of-the-month award, and certificates for century-old homes.

• Recognition of retiring educator Mrs. Ana Drew after 40 years with Miami-Dade schools
• Yard of the Month award for May 2026 to 851 Hunting Lodge Drive, the Salom Family
• Consent agenda: three resolutions to purchase golf course equipment and supplies ($11,000 for Toro equipment, $15,000 for fertilizers, $40,000 for golf products) totaling $66,000
• Councilman Santin requests discussion and staff direction on Canal Street improvements funded by parking fees from new development projects

City Council

The City Council will discuss calling a special election on August 18, 2026, for a charter amendment. The body will also consider expanding red light camera enforcement and amending a professional services agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc.

• Proposed special election on August 18, 2026, for a charter amendment
• Ordinance to add a traffic infraction detector at an additional intersection
• Fifth Amendment to the professional services agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Verra Mobility
• Resolution urging the Florida Legislature to fully exempt homesteaded properties for individuals 65+ from ad valorem taxation
• Recognition of 100-year homes at 869 Pinecrest Drive, 230 Springs Avenue, 31 Hunting Lodge Court, and 564 Minola Drive