Miami Springs public meetings in 2025
18 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Miami Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting to decide on ordinances, resolutions, and public hearings. Key items include second readings on certified recovery residences and waste removal franchise fees, plus zoning map amendments and variance approvals for properties on Quail Avenue, Falcon Avenue, and Curtiss Parkway.
- Second reading on certified recovery residences ordinance
- Second reading on waste removal franchise fee changes
- Variance approvals for 1101 & 1121 Quail Avenue (15-ft front/rear setbacks)
- Variance approval for 1240 Falcon Avenue (15-ft rear setback)
- Rezone 6.86 acres at 201 Curtiss Parkway from residential to professional office
General
This is a special awards presentation meeting of the Miami Springs City Council. The only substantive items are the presentation of Employee Service Awards to four city employees for 10 or 20 years of service. No other business is scheduled.
- Employee Service Award to Chad Johnson, Heavy Equipment Operator, Public Works, 10 years
- Employee Service Award to Miguel Gonzales, Golf Maintenance Mechanic, Golf Department, 10 years
- Employee Service Award to Adonys Llorens, Police Officer, Police Department, 10 years
- Employee Service Award to Tammy Romero, Assistant City Manager, City Manager's Office, 20 years
City Council
The Miami Springs City Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances, including a second reading on off-duty police requirements for right-of-way permits, and first readings on a land use change at 201 Curtiss Parkway, a new section on certified recovery residences, and waste franchise fee changes. The consent agenda includes a $583,423 contract for a cloud-based CAD/RMS system, a $250,000 COPS grant, and a 287(g) agreement with ICE. The council will also consider a $67,486.24 immigration enforcement grant and a fiscal sponsorship agreement for the Centennial celebration.
- Ordinance (2nd reading) amending Chapter 96 on right-of-way permit conditions requiring off-duty police services
- Ordinance (1st reading) to change FLUM designation at 201 Curtiss Parkway from Single Family Residential to Medical/Residential
- Ordinance (1st reading) creating Section 150-180 for certified recovery residence review and approval procedures
- Resolution approving $583,423 five-year contract with Mark43, Inc. for cloud-based CAD/RMS software
- Resolution ratifying 287(g) service agreement with ICE and accepting $250,000 COPS grant
General
The City Council, sitting as the Local Planning Agency, will hold a public hearing on a proposed Future Land Use Map amendment for two parcels at 201 Curtiss Parkway, currently designated Single Family Residential, to Medical/Residential. The change would align these parcels with the rest of the nursing home property, supporting a planned redevelopment that reconfigures existing beds without increasing capacity. Staff recommends approval.
- Public hearing on FLUM amendment for 201 Curtiss Parkway (Folio Nos. 05-3119-010-0620 and 05-3119-010-0680) from Single Family Residential to Medical/Residential
- Property is the Miami Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a 329-bed facility
- Applicant: Fairhaven Propco LLC
- Proposed redevelopment includes a new three-story building and surface parking, with no increase in total beds
- Historic Preservation Board approved Certificates of Appropriateness in September and October
City Council
The Miami Springs City Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda with several resolutions, including accepting a $600,000 state grant for aquatic center improvements, a $250,428.75 contract for construction engineering on the South Drive stormwater project, and a $50,000 drone grant. They will also discuss a proposal to add 'Historic' to the city logo. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and board updates.
- Accept $600,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for Aquatic Center Improvements
- Approve $250,428.75 CEI contract with WSB, LLC for South Drive Stormwater and Roadway Improvements
- Approve $43,000 fuel purchase for golf course fleet from Tropic Oil Company
- Accept $50,000 FDLE drone grant and purchase two Parrot ANAFI UKR drones for $45,567.97
- Discuss adding 'Historic' to city logo (request by Councilman Santin)
General
The Miami Springs City Council is holding a special presentations meeting on October 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The agenda consists solely of employee service awards for September and October 2025, followed by adjournment. No other business is scheduled.
- Employee service awards for September and October 2025
- Awards include 5, 10, and 15 years of service recognitions
- Recipients from Public Works, Police, Golf & Country Club, and City Clerk's Office
City Council
The Miami Springs City Council will meet to decide on contracts for engineering services, software licenses, and a change order for tennis center renovations. The meeting also includes a first reading of an ordinance amending right-of-way permit safety rules and a vote of confidence for the City Manager.
- Select Wsb, LLC for South Drive Stormwater and Roadway Improvements Project (CEI services)
- Purchase of Axon Enterprise software licenses for $54,175
- Change order to Mario’s Painting for Miami Springs Tennis & Racquetball Center racquetball courts renovation ($5,000)
- First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 96, Article V on right-of-way permit safety measures
- Vote of confidence for City Manager as required by City Charter Section 4.02(2)
General
This is a workshop meeting where the City Council will discuss a project's scope, public outreach, and recommended strategies for Zones 1 through 4. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion and presentation item.
- Presentation and discussion of recommended strategies for Zones 1-4
- Summary of public outreach and input received to date
- Introduction and recap of project scope
- Next steps for the project
City Council
The Miami Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting to discuss and vote on the final millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2025-26, including a 7.21% tax increase. The council will also hear updates on city projects, public safety, and infrastructure, and consider several contracts and resolutions.
- Adopt final millage rate of 6.8100 mills, 7.21% higher than rollback rate of 6.3521 mills
- Adopt final budget for fiscal year 2025-26
- Authorize $90,000 annual IT services contract with Lansight Technology, LLC
- Approve $30,000 purchase of MRO supplies from Lowe’s Home Center, Inc. under Omnia Partners contract
- Discuss naming the dog park after Dr. Tom Campbell, Miami Springs resident and founder of Animal General Hospital
City Council
The Miami Springs City Council will hold public hearings to adopt a proposed millage rate of 6.8100 mills (7.21% above roll-back) and a tentative budget for fiscal year 2025-26. The consent agenda includes contracts for insurance, health benefits, golf course equipment, and other services. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a raffle drawing.
- Adopt millage rate of 6.8100 mills for FY 2025-26, 7.21% above roll-back rate of 6.3521 mills
- Adopt tentative budget for FY 2025-26 (Oct 1, 2025 - Sep 30, 2026)
- Insurance coverage with Brown & Brown of Florida, Inc. up to $998,489
- Employee health benefits with UnitedHealthcare up to $2,030,078
- Pickleball and tennis court resurfacing with Sport Surfaces, LLC up to $54,900
City Council
The Miami Springs City Council, sitting as the Local Planning Agency, will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance amending Section 150-070.1 of the zoning code to change the list of permitted uses on first-floor levels along road rights-of-way within the Miami Springs Gateway Overlay District. The agenda contains only this one substantive item; the rest is procedural.
- Public hearing on ordinance amending Section 150-070.1 (Miami Springs Gateway Overlay District)
- Amends list of uses permitted on first floor levels along road rights-of-way
- Includes provisions for conflicts, severability, codification, and effective date
General
The City Council will hold a second reading public hearing on an ordinance to amend the Miami Springs Gateway Overlay District's zoning code. The amendment would add gyms, health clubs, dance studios, and similar physical activity uses to the list of permitted ground-floor uses along road rights-of-way. The meeting also includes open forum for public comments on general city business.
- Second reading of ordinance to add physical activity uses (gyms, health clubs, dance studios) to permitted ground-floor uses in Gateway Overlay District
- Existing permitted ground-floor uses include restaurants, retail, medical/dental offices, personal services, veterinarians, and brewpubs
- Public hearing and open forum for resident comments
- Meeting held in person and virtually at 201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs
City Council
The Miami Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting with a single substantive item: a presentation by City Planner Silvia Vargas on the SE Springs area, including a recap of prior workshop findings, a review of a potential change framework, council discussion, and next steps. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation on SE Springs by City Planner Silvia Vargas
- Recap of prior workshop findings and outcomes
- Review of potential change framework
- Council discussion and next steps
General
The Miami Springs City Council will review the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, presented by City Manager JC Jimenez and Finance Director Chris Chiocca. The $24.4 million general fund budget includes $14.5 million for employee salaries and benefits, with a proposed operating millage rate of 6.8100, a decrease from the millage rate cap of 6.8600.
- Proposed general fund budget of $24,407,953
- Operating millage rate proposed at 6.8100 (down from 6.8600)
- Total general fund revenues projected at $24,407,953
- Unassigned general fund balance projected at $6.5 million (27%)
- Police department operating expenditures proposed at $9,033,966
City Council
The Miami Springs City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on amending the Gateway Overlay District's permitted first-floor uses, plus several resolutions on the consent agenda and new business. Key items include approving a $156,503 minibus purchase, a Flock security camera contract, police vehicle leasing, and a red-light camera agreement amendment. The council will also discuss renaming George Washington Park and recognizing historic homes.
- Public hearing: Ordinance amending Section 150-070.1 to change first-floor uses in the Miami Springs Gateway Overlay District
- Resolution to purchase one Chevrolet ARBOC minibus from Model 1 Commercial Vehicles for up to $156,503
- Resolution authorizing agreement with Flock Group for security camera surveillance services (4/5 vote required)
- Resolution approving long-term police vehicle leasing with Enterprise Fleet Management (4/5 vote required)
- Request to discuss renaming George Washington Park at 401 Westward Drive to Imogene 'Gene' Post Park
City Council
The Miami Springs City Council is setting the proposed property tax millage rate for FY 2025-26 and scheduling public budget hearings. It will also consider on second reading an ordinance to expand red light camera enforcement to new intersections. The meeting includes public comment opportunities.
- Resolution setting proposed millage rate at 6.8600 mills (rolled-back rate 6.3521) and scheduling budget hearings for Sept. 8 and Sept. 22, 2025
- Ordinance (second reading) to add red light cameras at NW 36th St & Sheridan Dr (southbound) and NW 36th St & East Dr (westbound and southbound)
- Property values rose 8.1% to $1.887 billion, adding ~$919,481 in ad valorem revenue at proposed rate
- General Fund tentative budget is $24,569,789; 59.1% for salaries and benefits
- Rollback rate would create a $910,606 deficit, requiring expenditure cuts
City Council
The Miami Springs City Council, sitting as the Board of Appeals, holds a public hearing to review an appeal filed by Michelle Ferreira regarding a setback dispute at 200 N Esplanade Drive. The Council will consider whether to affirm or reverse Resolution No. 2025-4280, which previously upheld a Board of Adjustment recommendation.
- Appeal by Michelle Ferreira regarding 200 N Esplanade Drive setback dispute
- Review of Resolution No. 2025-4280 (Board of Adjustment recommendation)
City Council
The Miami Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 9, 2025, with a consent agenda that includes approving a purchase order for artificial turf improvements at the golf course's short game practice facility (up to $71,849.95) and additional golf products from Taylor Made (up to $19,000). The council will also hear a presentation on the annual financial report and discuss a proposed statue commemorating Glenn Curtiss for the city's centennial.
- Resolution approving artificial turf improvements at Miami Springs Golf and Country Club short game practice facility, up to $71,849.95
- Resolution approving purchase of golf products from Taylor Made Golf Company for pro shop, up to $19,000
- Presentation on Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024
- Discussion of proposed Glenn Curtiss statue and monument for Centennial Celebration
- Amendment to City's Financial Policies Manual