Miramar public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission will review several high-value contracts for public safety equipment and infrastructure. The body is also considering a second reading of an ordinance to establish rules regarding unauthorized public camping.
- Purchase of Fire Rescue heavy apparatus and vehicles totaling $8,181,898
- Agreement for Miramar Bike and Pedestrian Improvements with FG Construction, L.L.C. up to $3,240,983.27
- Mitigation Credit Supply Agreement with Bluefield Ranch Mitigation Bank up to $5,200,000
- Construction of Pickleball Courts at Silver Lakes Tennis Complex with Bejar Construction, Inc. up to $367,614
- Second reading of Temp. Ord. #O1836 regarding Unauthorized Public Camping
CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
This is a special meeting of the Miramar City Commission dedicated to a legislative update workshop. The only substantive item on the agenda is a presentation on legislative matters. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.
- Legislative update presentation
CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
The City Commission will hold a special meeting including an executive session to discuss a legal matter. The body will consider a temporary resolution to approve a settlement agreement regarding the case Klass-Ex, LLC vs. City of Miramar.
- Temp. Reso. #R8298: settlement agreement for Klass-Ex, L.L.C. vs. the City of Miramar (Case No.: CACE-24-003695)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Miramar City Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes several large contracts and agreements, such as a $1,914,850 pipeline leak repair contract and a $1,815,000 water meter purchase. It will also adopt the first reading of the FY2024 budget amendment and a development order amendment, and hold a public hearing on a zoning map change for 102 acres north of Miramar Parkway. Additionally, the commission will approve a three‑year collective bargaining agreement for the city’s firefighters.
- Approve $1,914,850 pipeline leak repair and replacement contract (Temp. Reso. #R8266)
- Approve up to $1,815,000 purchase of water meters and parts (Temp. Reso. #R8257)
- Approve $992,225.73 wetwell rehabilitation services for multiple lift stations (Temp. Reso. #R8286)
- Approve three‑year collective bargaining agreement for Professional Firefighters of Miramar (Temp. Reso. #R8289)
- Second reading of ordinance amending Official Zoning Map for ~102 acres north of Miramar Parkway (Temp. Ord. #O1827)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission is reviewing a first reading of an ordinance to regulate public camping and sleeping on public property. The body is also considering second readings for elected official salary adjustments and zoning changes related to the Live Local Act and private schools.
- First reading of Temp. Ord. #O1836 to regulate unauthorized public camping or sleeping on public property
- Second reading of Temp. Ord. #O1837 to increase Mayor's salary to $46,948 and Commissioners' salaries to $36,961
- Second reading of Temp. Ord. #O1834 regarding the Live Local Act for affordable housing and private school regulations
- Contract for Aetna health insurance programs for employees and retirees totaling not to exceed $18,458,000
- Purchase of Flock Safety License Plate Recognition Cameras for $245,900
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Miramar City Commission will conduct a first reading of Temporary Ordinance #O1834, amending the Land Development Code to add a Live Local Act for mixed‑use affordable housing. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, such as approving $127,869.98 for police department equipment and $2,350,720 for water‑treatment chemicals. Additional items consider a pharmacy conditional use at 6229 Miramar Parkway and a Raising Cane’s restaurant with a drive‑through at 17195 Miramar Parkway.
- Temp. Reso. #R8192 – approve $127,869.98 for police equipment and software
- Temp. Reso. #R8227 – approve $2,350,720 for FY2025 water‑treatment chemicals
- Temp. Ord. #O1834 – first reading to add Live Local Act for mixed‑use affordable housing
- Temp. Reso. #R8219 – conditional use application for a pharmacy at 6229 Miramar Parkway
- Temp. Reso. #R8225 – conditional use, variance, site plan for Raising Cane’s restaurant at 17195 Miramar Parkway
CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
The City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve settlement agreements for two legal cases. The meeting includes an executive session closed to the public before the Commission takes action.
- Temp. Reso. #R8249: settlement agreement for Lawrence Calicchio vs. City of Miramar
- Temp. Reso. #R8250: settlement agreement for Cheryl Stephens Thomas vs. City of Miramar
CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
The Miramar City Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the Public Art Master Plan. The session is limited to agenda items and includes public comment periods.
- Public Art Master Plan Workshop
- City Commission Special Meeting
- Public comment periods (3 minutes max)
- Cell phones and electronic devices must be turned off
- No untested external audio/visual presentations
BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
The Miramar City Commission will hold a budget public hearing to consider three items. First, a second reading of the temporary ordinance setting the FY 2025 ad valorem tax operating millage at 7.1172 mills, a 6.76% increase over the rolled‑back rate. Second, a second reading of the tentative Operating and Capital Improvement Program that serves as the final FY 2025 budget. Third, a temporary resolution adopting the Capital Improvement Program plan for FY 2025‑2029.
- Second reading of Temp. Ord. #O1833: ad valorem tax millage rate 7.1172 mills for FY 2025
- Second reading of Temp. Ord. #O1832: FY 2025 final budget and capital improvement program
- Temp. Reso. #R8210: adoption of FY 2025‑2029 Capital Improvement Program plan
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The Miramar City Commission will consider a series of resolutions, including a major $8 million lease‑purchase financing for fire‑rescue heavy apparatus. It will also adopt the FY 2025 fee schedule, approve a comprehensive pay plan for unrepresented employees, and review ordinance amendments and a rezoning application for affordable housing. Public participation and several contract awards are also on the agenda.
- $8,000,000 lease‑purchase financing for fire‑rescue heavy apparatus (Temp. Res. #R8235).
- $249,500 renewal of Holiday Decorations to Light ’Er Up LLC (Temp. Res. #R8216).
- $198,700 award to Kimley‑Horn for a comprehensive vulnerability assessment (Temp. Res. #R8202).
- $230,000 third renewal with Polydyne for liquid polymer for the Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Temp. Res. #R8220).
- Approval of an 84‑unit affordable housing development at 3300 Foxcroft Road (Temp. Res. #R8172).
CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
The City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider settlement agreements for two separate lawsuits. The meeting will include an executive session closed to the public before the Commission takes action on the resolutions.
- Temp. Reso. #R8237: settlement agreement for Zayroux Graham vs. City of Miramar (CACE-23-010548)
- Temp. Reso. #R8238: settlement agreement for Liliam Maiz vs. City of Miramar (CACE-23-007976)
FIRE PROTECTION ASSESSMENT & BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
The City Commission is conducting a public hearing to discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and associated assessments. The body is considering tax rates, fire protection services, and stormwater management fees.
- First reading of Temp. Ord. #O1833 to set the Ad Valorem Tax Operating Millage Levy Rate at 7.1172 Mills
- Temp. Reso. #R8206 to reimpose Fire Protection Assessments for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024
- First reading of Temp. Ord. #O1832 to adopt the tentative FY2025 Final Budget and Capital Improvement Program
- Temp. Reso. #R8212 to reimpose Stormwater Management Service Assessments for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission will review several consent agenda items including security services, landscaping contracts, and utility upgrades. The meeting also includes proclamations for Parks and Recreation Month and specific community members.
- Renewal of Bright Light Security Services agreement for $395,000
- Acceptance of a $329,290 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
- Landscaping and irrigation maintenance contract up to $524,472 annually
- Implementation of Wi-Fi services at various city parks for up to $359,308
- Renewal of Shotspotter Respond Subscription Services for up to $819,000
CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
The City Commission is conducting a special meeting focused on budget planning. The session includes a presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Planning Workshop.
- Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Planning Workshop
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission will consider several temporary resolutions regarding software licenses, network support, and utility upgrades. The meeting includes a second reading of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget.
- Renewal of Multi-Factor Authentication software licenses with AIP-US, L.L.C. up to $116,948
- Purchase of network infrastructure support services from R2 Unified Technologies for $70,000
- Purchase of Jeta Grit System 1300 Gearhead Impeller Drive Assembly from Ovivo USA, L.L.C. for $103,756
- Engineering services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for $951,924
- Second reading of the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget amendment
CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
The City Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct a performance workshop regarding the 2024 Health Center. The session is scheduled as a presentation to the Commission.
- 2024 Health Center Performance Workshop
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission will review several consent agenda items including technology upgrades and service agreements. The meeting also includes a first reading of an ordinance regarding abandoned real and personal property.
- Acceptance of $426,466 grant for adult day care services
- Audio-visual equipment upgrade for Sunset Lakes Community Center totaling $143,947
- Lease agreement for 147 laptops not to exceed $318,084 over three years
- Purchase of police body armor and ballistic shields for $130,000
- First reading of Ordinance #O1829 regarding abandoned real and personal property
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission will consider several consent agenda items including utility infrastructure awards and law enforcement fund donations. The meeting also includes a first reading of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget.
- Change Order No. 1 with ETR, LLC for $225,660 for emergency equipment purchase
- Award to CPH Consulting, L.L.C. for Country Club Ranches Watermain utility easements not-to-exceed $134,290
- Award to Odyssey Manufacturing Company for $237,950 for polymer skid systems at the Wastewater Reclamation Facility
- Purchase of repair services from Rexel USA, Inc. for $52,796 for an injection well pump
- Amendment No. 4 for West Water Treatment Plant Lab & Office Space not-to-exceed $81,480
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission will conduct a second reading of an ordinance regarding reasonable accommodation procedures in the Land Development Code. The agenda also includes software procurement and interlocal agreements for shuttle services and wastewater surveillance.
- Second reading of Ordinance #O1826 to add reasonable accommodation procedures to the Land Development Code
- Temporary Resolution #R8115 for ENERGOV software licenses and services, not to exceed $258,380
- Temporary Resolution #R8113 regarding a second amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Broward County for Community Shuttle Service
- Temporary Resolution #R8110 for a wastewater surveillance partnership between City Utilities and the Florida Department of Health
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission will review several resolutions regarding water treatment plant maintenance and sewer system improvements. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance to update the city's Capital Improvements schedule.
- Design services for Miramar Complete Streets Phase IV with Marlin Engineering, Inc. up to $361,741
- Floridan Wells maintenance and repair at West Water Treatment Plant with A.C. Schultes of Florida, Inc. for $397,710
- Design and construction management for West Water Treatment Plant nanofiltration trains with Arcadis U.S., Inc. up to $878,210
- Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation and Improvements with Inliner Solutions, L.L.C. up to $1,040,476
- Second reading of Ordinance #O1825 regarding the annual review of the Capital Improvements Element
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission will review several resolutions, including a large purchase of body cameras and tasers for the police department. The agenda also includes roofing repairs for the Vernon E. Hargray Youth Enrichment Center and a new restroom at Fairway Park.
- $2,890,795 purchase of body-worn cameras, equipment, and tasers from Axon Enterprises, Inc.
- $881,811 for roofing materials and services at Vernon E. Hargray Youth Enrichment Center
- $195,231 contract with Khan Builders Inc. for a restroom building at Fairway Park
- First reading of an ordinance to add 'Reasonable Accommodation' procedures to the Land Development Code
- Second reading of an ordinance amending the city's Solid Waste code
CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
The City Commission is holding a special meeting focused on a single presentation. The session will cover Foreign Direct Investment Strategies.
- Foreign Direct Investment Strategies Workshop
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission will consider several resolutions including a theater upgrade and construction change orders. The meeting also includes the first reading of an ordinance regarding the city's Capital Improvements Element.
- Theater upgrade award for Miramar Cultural Center: $2,742,250 plus 10% contingency
- Purchase of Forts Mobile Shelter from Elite Aluminum Corporation: $249,955
- Change Order No. 6 for West Water Treatment Plant Lab and Office Space: up to $164,028.80
- Highway Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement with FDOT for Utopia Drive Complete Streets Project
- First reading of Ordinance #O1825 regarding the Capital Improvements Element of the Comprehensive Plan
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission will consider a resolution opposing the development of a Solid Waste-to-Energy Campus at the Opa-Locka West Airport site. The meeting also includes readings for ordinances regarding solid waste regulations and sign standards.
- Resolution opposing Miami-Dade County’s Solid Waste-to-Energy Campus near the city border
- AI and security partnership with Vigil/Foxconn for Trueshieled AI Technology
- First reading of an ordinance amending the City's Solid Waste Code
- Second reading of an ordinance regarding sign standards in the Land Development Code
- Authorization of $5,000 from Law Enforcement Trust Funds for investigations
CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
The City Commission is holding a special meeting that includes an executive session closed to the public. The commission will consider Resolution #R8105 regarding a settlement agreement for the case Emil Mendez vs. City of Miramar. Action on this item will be taken immediately following the closed session.
- Resolution #R8105: Approving a settlement agreement in the case of Emil Mendez vs. City of Miramar
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission will review several resolutions including property and casualty insurance renewals and a vehicle lease agreement. The meeting also includes a second reading of an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024 budget.
- Renewal of city phone services with Granite Telecommunications ($144,000) and Verizon/T-Mobile ($327,600)
- Acceptance of a $200,000 Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program Grant for Vizcaya Park Enhancements
- Agreement for Miramar Bike and Pedestrian Mobility Improvements via FDOT
- Emergency pipeline leak repairs totaling $441,623 from Cacique Utilities and DPX Construction Management
- Renewal of property and casualty insurance with a projected premium up to $5,000,000
CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
The City Commission will meet in an executive session to discuss legal settlements. Following the closed session, the Commission will take action on four temporary resolutions regarding specific legal cases.
- Temp. Reso. #R8083: Settlement agreement for Louis Tomey vs. City of Miramar
- Temp. Reso. #R8084: Settlement agreement for Eco Bins of Miramar, LLC vs. City of Miramar
- Temp. Reso. #R8085: Settlement agreement for Adiel Noel Alvarez vs. City of Miramar
- Temp. Reso. #R8086: Settlement agreement for Teshler Augustin vs. City of Miramar
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
The City Commission will review several temporary resolutions regarding equipment purchases, service renewals, and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes a first reading of an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2024 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget.
- First reading of Ordinance #O1823 for the FY24 budget amendment
- Purchase of radio equipment totaling $167,191 from Motorola Solutions
- Renewal of Schools Crossing Guard Services with The Butler Group for $620,000
- Park Agreement fee for Miramar Station Phase 2 in the amount of $2,019,027.71
- Award of contract to Cacique Utilities L.L.C. for sodium hypochlorite tank replacement up to $480,000
CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
The Miramar City Commission will hold a special meeting to attend a workshop regarding the Miami Dade County Waste-to-Energy Facility. The agenda contains no other specific items for discussion or decision.
- Presentation: Miami Dade County Waste-to-Energy Facility Workshop