Miramar public meetings in 2021

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The City Commission will review several items, including a $6.6 million performance savings contract for energy, water, and wastewater. The meeting also includes presentations regarding plane crashes in zip codes 33023 and 33025.

• $6,600,000 performance savings contract with Siemens Industry, Inc.
• $584,899 grant for senior center services from Areawide Council on Aging
• $329,293 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
• Parcel swap and easement for the Pembroke Road Extension to US-27
• $212,700 contract for monument signs at Social Services Facilities

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Miramar City Commission will hold a workshop regarding contracting services for guaranteed energy, water, and wastewater performance savings. The agenda includes a presentation on this topic.

• Presentation: Guaranteed Energy, Water and Wastewater Performance Savings Contracting Services Workshop

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The City Commission will consider several resolutions regarding city infrastructure and technology upgrades. Proposed items include funding for wastewater facilities, software licenses, and a new crime center surveillance system. The agenda also includes discussions on land negotiations for affordable housing.

• $14 million loan proposal for capital improvements and debt refinancing
• $3.74 million Cisco switch replacement contract
• $1.465 million surveillance system upgrade for the Real Time Crime Center
• $204,500 digital marquee sign for Shirley Branca Park
• Land negotiations for 6.45 acres of affordable housing construction

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The meeting includes a presentation for a Business Inclusion & Diversity Workshop. Other scheduled items consist of standard procedural actions and reports from city officials.

• Business Inclusion & Diversity Workshop presentation

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The commission will consider several proposals regarding water treatment, including well rehabilitation and chemical purchases. The agenda also includes construction for the Miramar Regional Skate Park and property acquisitions for road extensions.

• $1,499,000 contract for Deep Injection Wells rehabilitation at West Water Treatment Plant
• $430,866.44 total project cost for Miramar Regional Skate Park construction
• Property acquisition for the Pembroke Road Extension to US-27
• $1,389,710 annual chemical purchase for water and wastewater treatment plants
• $3,740,000 Cisco Switch Replacement equipment lease-purchase

CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The City Commission will hold a special meeting including an executive session closed to the public. The commission is scheduled to take action on Temporary Resolution #R7530 regarding a settlement agreement for Christine M. Perrier and Marcus S. Perrier vs. City of Miramar.

• Approval of settlement agreement in Christine M. Perrier and Marcus S. Perrier vs. City of Miramar (Case No.: CACE 19-000250 (14))
• Temporary Resolution #R7530

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The City Commission will review several service contracts and insurance renewals for city employees. The agenda includes a new $1 million low-interest loan program for residential copper pipe replacement. The commission will also hold a second reading to establish the Miramar Sister Cities Board.

• $1,000,000 Residential Copper Pipe Low-Interest Loan Program
• $431,845 contract for Ansin Sports Complex shade structures
• $150,689 antenna system for Police Headquarters
• Renewal of sludge disposal services up to $571,500
• Creation of the Miramar Sister Cities Board

BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING

The Miramar City Commission is holding a public hearing to adopt the final budget for Fiscal Year 2022. The agenda includes second readings of ordinances regarding the city's property tax millage rate and the annual budget. The commission will also consider adopting the Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2022 through 2026.

• Second reading of Ordinance #O1779 to set the property tax millage rate at 7.1172 mills for the 2021 Tax Year
• Adoption of the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2022 to 2026 via Resolution #R7474
• Second reading of Ordinance #O1780 to adopt the final budget for Fiscal Year 2022

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The City Commission is reviewing several contract renewals, fee changes, and land use amendments. This includes a second reading for a rezoning request and a first reading for a comprehensive plan amendment. The agenda also features various proclamations and a COVID-19 update.

• Rezoning 17.16 acres at Miramar Parkway and SW 145 Avenue from B2 to ML
• Renewal of landscaping and irrigation maintenance contract up to $260,553
• Approval of a $593,500 agreement for NAPA Auto Parts services
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022 Schedule of Proposed Fee Changes
• First reading of an ordinance regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Miramar City Commission is reviewing several multi-year collective bargaining agreements for police, firefighters, and city employees. The agenda also includes various infrastructure projects, such as wastewater facility repairs and road expansions. Additionally, the commission will consider authorizing a lawsuit challenging Section 1 of Florida's CS/HB 1.

• Three-year collective bargaining agreements for police, firefighters, and city employees
• Authorization of a lawsuit challenging Section 1 of CS/HB 1 (2021)
• $392,334 for emergency valve replacement at the Wastewater Reclamation Facility
• $149,960 for cleaning the aeration basin influent channel
• $50,000 for advanced training for the Miramar Police Department

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The City Commission will conduct a second reading of an ordinance regarding the Miramar Innovation and Technology Activity Center. The agenda also includes proposed stormwater and fire protection assessment rates and several service contracts.

• Second reading of Ordinance #O1743 for the Miramar Innovation and Technology Activity Center
• Contract award for Ansin Sports Complex Phase IV Access Drive totaling $1,016,626.89
• Proposed millage rate for Tax Year 2021
• Agreement with STHC Restoration, LLC for Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater containers for $286,258.53
• AV system upgrade for Town Center Council Chamber up to $258,982

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The City Commission will conduct a workshop regarding Fiscal Year 2022 budget planning. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget.

• FY22 Budget Planning Workshop
• Fiscal Year 2022 Budget presentation

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The City Commission meeting includes presentations for two scheduled workshops. These sessions focus on Workforce Housing Opportunity and the Historic Miramar Innovation & Technology Village.

• Workforce Housing Opportunity Workshop
• Historic Miramar Innovation & Technology Village Workshop

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The commission will consider several items, including a proposal for $55 million in refinancing bonds and the purchase of gun shot detection technology. The meeting also includes second readings for ordinances regarding Juneteenth as a paid holiday and land use amendments.

• Issuance of up to $55,000,000 in Taxable Special Obligation Refunding Revenue Bonds
• Purchase of gun shot detection technology services for up to $595,000
• Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement totaling $1,343,720 over three years
• Awarding landscaping and irrigation maintenance contracts totaling $755,676 annually
• Second reading of an ordinance to establish Juneteenth as a paid holiday

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The City Commission is reviewing several contract amendments and service awards. Items include landscaping for city parks, wastewater facility monitoring, and technical services for the Miramar Cultural Center. The meeting also features legislative and COVID-19 updates.

• Landscaping, irrigation, and litter control services for city parks up to $395,713
• Technical stage personnel services for Miramar Cultural Center up to $111,000
• Wastewater Reclamation Facility Monitoring Well Assistance Project amendment for $37,506
• West Water Treatment Plant Lab & Office Space project amendment totaling $69,720
• Grant administration award for housing programs to Community Revitalization Affiliates, Inc.

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The meeting includes a workshop regarding solid waste. The agenda also contains presentations and reports from the City Attorney and City Manager, but no specific ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Solid Waste Workshop

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The City Commission is reviewing several utility-related contracts, including water meter purchases and a West Water Treatment Plant expansion. The meeting also includes second readings for new water conservation ordinances and a first reading for Juneteenth as a paid holiday. Additionally, the commission will consider a three-year contract for police officers and sergeants.

• Contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for West Water Treatment Plant expansion up to $315,595
• Purchase of water meters from Sensus USA not to exceed $295,356.38
• Three-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Benevolent Association
• First reading of an ordinance establishing Juneteenth as a paid holiday
• Second reading of ordinances regarding water shortage and landscape irrigation measures

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The City Commission will consider a contract for the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater and new water conservation ordinances. The agenda also includes a second reading of the FY 2021 budget amendment. Additionally, officials will review a request to purchase COVID-19 antigen testing kits.

• Contract award to Span Systems, Inc. for amphitheater walls ($359,694 total)
• Purchase of COVID-19 antigen testing kits not to exceed $300,000
• Reallocation of $100,000 from Pembroke Road Expansion to Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• First reading of water shortage and landscape irrigation ordinances
• HOME Program funding increase to $253,194

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The City Commission will review several resolutions, including a $1,948,093.29 fee in lieu of land dedication for the Miramar Station Phase I development. The agenda also includes a contract award for the Ansin Sports Complex access drive and the selection of a Vice Mayor. Additionally, officials will receive updates on COVID-19 and the retirement of Police Chief Dexter Williams.

• $1,948,093.29 fee in lieu of land dedication for Miramar Station Phase I
• $1,016,626.89 contract award to Bejar Construction, Inc. for Ansin Sports Complex access drive
• Selection of a Vice Mayor for a one-year term
• Donation of Law Enforcement Trust Funds to community organizations
• Presentation on the retirement of Police Chief Dexter Williams

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Miramar City Commission is reviewing several infrastructure projects and budget amendments. This includes new turn lanes at Miramar Parkway intersections and a construction loan for water treatment plant renovations. The meeting also features first readings of ordinances regarding the city budget and business diversity.

• $209,214.39 project for a westbound right turn lane at Miramar Parkway and Dykes Road
• $216,480.08 project for a southbound left turn lane at SW 145 Avenue and Miramar Parkway
• $1,600,000 construction loan for East Water Treatment Plant Renovations
• First reading of the Fiscal Year 2021 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget amendment
• $346,760 contract for wastewater reclamation facility capacity analysis

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Miramar City Commission will hold a regular meeting on March 23, 2021. The agenda features a presentation for a workshop regarding copper pipe pinhole leaks. Other items consist of standard procedural business.

• Copper Pipe Pinhole Leaks Workshop presentation

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The City Commission is considering several infrastructure contracts, including a watermain project for Country Club Ranches. The meeting also includes second readings for an ordinance update on capital improvements and a rezoning application near Douglas Road. Additionally, the commission will review various service renewals and proclamations.

• Awarding $2,399,957 to DBE Management, Inc. for the Country Club Ranches Watermain Project
• Renewing city insurance coverage for an amount not to exceed $2,930,000
• Rezoning parcels from Office Park to Community Business at Miramar Parkway and Douglas Road
• Leasing Dell desktops and laptops for a total of $334,458 over three years
• Amending engineering services for West Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $134,570

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the Miramar City Commission scheduled for February 24, 2021, was cancelled. All agenda items were forwarded to the March 3, 2021, meeting.

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The Miramar City Commission is reviewing several land use applications, including a first reading for rezoning parcels to Community Business. The meeting also addresses infrastructure improvements and directions regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

• First reading of ordinance to rezone parcels from Office Park to Community Business at Miramar Parkway and Douglas Road
• Acceptance of water and sewer system improvements for Monarch Town Center involving a $1,132,750.00 bond release
• Approval of a $100,000 grant for the Miramar Regional Bark Park Recreational Trail Project
• Proposed 3,240 square foot automatic car wash at 3100 Dykes Road
• Proposed 1,260 square foot drive-thru coffee shop at Miramar Commons

CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

This special meeting includes a financial visioning workshop and presentations. The agenda also contains standard procedural items and rules for public participation.

• Financial Visioning Workshop
• Presentations

CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

The City Commission is reviewing ordinances to exempt affordable housing from impact fees and establish 'No-Thru-Truck Zones.' The agenda also includes several infrastructure projects, including a $12.5 million loan application for historic improvements. Additionally, the commission will consider various equipment purchases for fire rescue and water treatment facilities.

• Second reading of ordinance to exempt affordable housing from impact fees
• Establishment of 'No-Thru-Truck Zones' via ordinance amendment
• $12,500,000 construction loan application for Historic Miramar Infrastructure Improvement
• $1,385,000 contract for West Water Treatment Plant Lab and Office Space
• $500,000 purchase of firefighting protective ensembles