Miami Lakes meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Miami Lakes proposes millage rate, $79,900 appraisal waiver; committee meetings remain procedural

The Town of Miami Lakes published agendas for several meetings over the past two weeks, but no minutes have been released, so no final decisions are confirmed. The most consequential item on the docket is a special meeting resolution that would set the proposed millage rate and rolled-back rate for the FY 2026-27 budget, along with public hearing dates. The same meeting also includes a request to waive competitive bidding for appraisal services on the NW 59th Avenue Extension project, with a cap of $79,900 for Walter Duke + Partners, Inc.

Budget and appraisal items

At a special meeting scheduled for July 28, the town council (listed as "Special Calls") was set to consider two resolutions:

• A resolution declaring the proposed millage rate, rolled-back rate, and public hearing dates for the FY 2026-27 budget.
• A resolution waiving competitive bidding to authorize up to $79,900 for appraisal services on the NW 59th Avenue Extension project, to be performed by Walter Duke + Partners, Inc.

Because the meeting agenda is marked "agenda only (minutes not yet published)," the outcome of these votes is not yet known.

Committee meetings

The town also held several committee meetings during the same period, all listed as agenda-only. These were largely procedural, with no substantive ordinances, contracts, or monetary decisions on the published agendas.

• **July 27 – Blasting Advisory Board**: Scheduled for 7:00 pm, with discussion of memos, agendas, and prior minutes.
• **July 27 – EAB Committee**: Met at 11:30 am, with attached documents including a memo, agenda, prior minutes, and a file named "Dollywood.pdf."
• **July 28 – Economic Development Committee**: Reviewed a memo, meeting agenda, minutes from June 8, 2026, and an attendance log.
• **July 28 – PSC Committee**: Discussed a ZDMD Program Participation Agreement, sponsorship items, and revision of June 23 minutes.
• **August 5 – TOML Committee**: No items listed for discussion or action; only public comments and procedural steps.
• **August 6 – VC Committee**: Reviewed the August 6 agenda, July 2 minutes, a memo, and a report.
• **August 6 – TOML Committee (two sessions)**: One session had no substantive items; another focused on VC Subcommittee items, including two memos, with no formal decisions listed.

All of these meetings are marked as agenda-only, meaning minutes have not yet been published and no official actions are confirmed.

Coming up

The following meetings are scheduled in the next two weeks:

• **August 10 – TOML Committee**: Discussion of SHOF Committee business, including a memo, agenda, and approval of minutes from June 17, 2026.
• **August 12 – TOML Committee (6:00 pm)**: EAC Committee meeting with attached agenda and minutes. Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker; remote participation via Zoom and phone available; ADA accommodations with 2 business days notice.
• **August 12 – TOML Committee (7:00 pm)**: CAC Committee meeting with attached documents on cultural affairs tents, tradeshow items, and a MUNIS report.

All upcoming meetings are listed as agenda items and have not yet taken place.

Miami Lakes Council Agenda Included $1.56M Senior Center Contribution, Millage Rate Setting

Miami Lakes town bodies held a busy stretch of meetings from July 21 through July 28, 2026, covering budget workshops, committee sessions, and a special meeting on the tax rate. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so the items below reflect what was listed on each agenda — not confirmed outcomes.

Council Meeting: Senior Center Funding, Utility and Taxing District Ordinances

The July 21 Regular Council Meeting agenda included a budget amendment approving a $1,560,000 developer contribution from Graham Companies for senior center construction. Two ordinances were scheduled for first reading: an amendment to Chapter 35, Article II on utility facilities in public rights-of-way, and an amendment to Chapter 38 on special taxing districts that would define "capital improvement" and the assessment process.

The agenda also listed a quasi-judicial hearing for Stor-All Acquisitions, LLC, seeking a conditional industrial use at 14180 NW 77th Court, and a Public Safety Committee request to reallocate funds per a PSC budget memo.

Budget Workshop on Draft FY2026-27 General Fund

On July 22, the council held a workshop to review the draft FY2026-27 preliminary General Fund budget. The agenda noted no action would be taken; council would receive public comments at its discretion.

Special Meeting: Millage Rate and Appraisal Bid Waiver

A July 28 special meeting agenda included two resolutions: one declaring the proposed millage rate, rolled-back rate, and public hearing dates for the FY 2026-27 budget, and another waiving competitive bidding to authorize up to $79,900 for appraisal services on the NW 59th Avenue Extension project, to be performed by Walter Duke + Partners, Inc.

Committee Meetings

Several TOML committee meetings took place July 22 through July 28:

• **Mental Health Task Force (July 22):** Discussion of the task force meeting agenda and prior minutes, including April 15 and June 17 minutes.
• **Blasting Advisory Board (July 27, 7:00 PM):** Discussion of memos, agendas, and minutes from prior meetings.
• **EAB Committee (July 27, 11:30 AM):** Procedural meeting with attached documents including a file named "Dollywood.pdf." No specific decisions or proposals were listed.
• **PSC Committee (July 28):** Agenda included a ZDMD Program Participation Agreement, a sponsorship item, revision of June 23 minutes, and a report.
• **Economic Development Committee (July 28):** Review of a memo, the July 28 meeting agenda, June 8 minutes, and an attendance log. No ordinances, rezonings, or monetary decisions were listed.

Coming Up

• **August 5 — TOML Committee Meeting:** Procedural session with no items listed for discussion or action. Public comments permitted at the start and end.
• **August 6 — TOML Committee / VC Subcommittee and VC Committee Meetings:** Multiple procedural meetings scheduled at the Government Center. The VC Committee agenda includes review of the August 6 meeting agenda, July 2 minutes, a memo, and a report. No formal decisions are listed.

All upcoming agendas are subject to change. Residents can attend meetings at the Miami Lakes Government Center.

Miami Lakes Roundup: Council Set to Vote on $1.56M Senior Center Contribution; Recent Committee Meetings Stay Procedural

Miami Lakes residents have a consequential Town Council meeting ahead on July 21, 2026, headlined by a proposed $1,560,000 developer contribution toward a senior center project. Most committee gatherings over the past two weeks were procedural, with minutes not yet published, so no confirmed votes or decisions from those sessions are available in the record.

What's Coming: July 21 Regular Council Meeting

The Town Council will meet at the Government Center on July 21, 2026, with several items that could affect town services, infrastructure rules, and land use.

The largest dollar item on the agenda is a budget amendment approving a $1,560,000 developer contribution from Graham Companies for senior center construction. This is listed as a budget amendment for council action.

The council is also scheduled to take up two ordinances on first reading:

• An amendment to Chapter 35, Article II, covering utility facilities in public rights-of-way.
• An amendment to Chapter 38 on special taxing districts, which would define "capital improvement" and address the assessment process.

A quasi-judicial hearing is set for Stor-All Acquisitions, LLC, regarding a conditional industrial-use request at 14180 NW 77th Court.

The council will also consider a Public Safety Committee request to reallocate funds as outlined in the PSC budget memo, along with manager reports and other routine business.

None of these items has been decided yet; they are on the upcoming agenda.

Recent Committee Meetings: Agendas Only, No Confirmed Actions

Six meetings were held between July 8 and July 16, 2026. All are listed as "agenda only" with minutes not yet published, meaning the public record does not yet confirm what, if anything, was voted on or decided.

• **July 8 — TOML Committee (CAC discussion):** Public comments were scheduled at up to three minutes per speaker, followed by discussion of CAC Committee materials with attached memo, agenda, minutes, and reports.
• **July 8 — TOML Committee (Elderly Affairs):** The Elderly Affairs Committee was scheduled to meet at 6:00 PM. Public comments were accepted in person, online, and by phone.
• **July 13 — TOML Committee (Special Needs Advisory Board):** The Special Needs Advisory Board subcommittee met at 5:30 PM. Attachments included Memo-SNAB.pdf and the SNAB Subcommittee Meeting Agenda for July 13.
• **July 14 — Special Call (Charter Revision Commission):** The agenda included the Charter Revision Commission's Report to the Citizens of the Town of Miami Lakes and a resolution regarding submission of 2026 charter amendments.
• **July 15 — TOML Committee (NIC Committee review):** The committee was set to review NIC Committee documents, including Memo-NIC.pdf, the NIC Agenda for July 15, 2026, minutes dated May 20, 2026, and a report labeled TOML-MUNIS-APP-4204-07-08-26. Public comments were limited to three minutes per speaker.
• **July 16 — Workshop (Special Taxing District budget):** The Town Council held a Special Taxing District quarterly budget workshop at the Government Center.

Because minutes are not yet available for any of these sessions, outcomes — including any votes on charter amendments or budget workshop figures — cannot be reported here. Readers should consult the official town records once minutes are posted.

Coming Up

• **July 21, 2026 — Regular Council Meeting,** Government Center. Key items: $1,560,000 senior center budget amendment from Graham Companies, two first-reading ordinances on utility facilities and special taxing districts, and a quasi-judicial hearing on Stor-All Acquisitions, LLC at 14180 NW 77th Court.

Residents who want to follow or speak at the July 21 meeting should check the Town of Miami Lakes official agenda for start time, speaker sign-up rules, and any participation options by phone or online.

Miami Lakes Committees Hold Procedural Sessions; Charter Amendments on Tap for July 14

Miami Lakes committee activity over the past two weeks was largely procedural, with agendas focused on reviews, minutes approvals, and subcommittee discussions. No meeting minutes have been published for any of the recent sessions, so outcomes and votes from those gatherings are not yet part of the public record. The most consequential item ahead is a July 14 special meeting where the Town will discuss the Charter Revision Commission's report and a resolution submitting 2026 charter amendments.

Recent Meetings: Agendas Only, No Published Outcomes

Five TOML Committee meetings were scheduled between July 1 and July 8, 2026. All are listed as "agenda only" — meaning minutes have not yet been published and no confirmed votes or actions can be reported from them.

July 1 — The committee was set to review and possibly act on the Special Needs Advisory Board (SNAB) pickleball clinic, including a T-shirt purchase quote. The dollar amount for the T-shirt quote was not specified in the agenda. Approval of SNAB meeting minutes from June 3, 2026, was also listed.

July 2 (two meetings) — One session focused on reviewing the VC Committee meeting agenda, minutes from June 18, 2026, and Munis application reports dated June 23, 2026. A second meeting that day listed only a VC Subcommittee meeting, with no specific topics or decisions noted. Public comments were accepted in person, online, or by phone.

July 8 (two meetings) — One meeting centered on the CAC Committee, with attached documents including a memo, agenda, minutes, and reports. Public comments were allotted up to 3 minutes each. A second meeting that evening included an Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) meeting scheduled for 6:00 PM, with public comments accepted in person, online, and by phone.

Because minutes are not yet available for any of these sessions, what was ultimately decided — if anything — cannot be confirmed from the current record.

Why This Matters to Residents

Committee meetings in Miami Lakes handle the day-to-day review work that feeds into larger Town Council decisions. Items like the SNAB pickleball clinic involve town-supported programming for residents with special needs, while the CAC, VC, and Elderly Affairs committees each focus on specific community segments. When minutes are published, residents can see exactly what was discussed and whether any recommendations advanced.

Coming Up

July 13 — TOML Committee / Special Needs Advisory Board: The SNAB is scheduled to meet at 5:30 PM as part of the TOML Committee meeting. Attached documents include a memo and a subcommittee meeting agenda. Public comments will be heard at the start.

July 14 — Special Call Meeting: The Town will discuss the Charter Revision Commission's Report to the Citizens of the Town of Miami Lakes, along with a resolution regarding the submission of 2026 charter amendments. Charter amendments can change how town government operates, so this discussion may shape what residents vote on. No vote tally or amendment text is available in the current agenda summary.

Residents who want to follow outcomes from the recent committee sessions should watch for published minutes on the Town of Miami Lakes website. Until then, only the agendas are part of the public record.

Miami Lakes Council Weighs Charter Amendments for 2026 Ballot; Committees Tackle Pickleball Clinic and Committee Reports

The most consequential item of the past two weeks in Miami Lakes town government was a June 23 Special Call meeting where the Town Council discussed the Charter Revision Commission's report and considered a resolution to submit proposed charter amendments to voters. Minutes have not yet been published, so the outcome of that discussion is not yet part of the public record.

Charter Amendments Under Consideration

On June 23, the Town Council held a Special Call meeting to review the Charter Revision Commission's report to citizens. The agenda listed a resolution to submit charter amendments for a 2026 vote, along with a charter redline document containing approved ballot questions. Public comments were accepted during the meeting. Because only the agenda is available and minutes have not been published, it is not yet known whether the Council voted to place the amendments on the ballot.

Committee Meetings: Procedural Focus

Several Town of Miami Lakes (TOML) committee meetings took place between June 22 and July 2, with agendas primarily procedural in nature.

• **June 22:** The BAB committee met at 7:00 PM. The agenda referenced attachments but did not detail specific topics in the main agenda.
• **June 23:** A discussion of the PSC Committee meeting was held, with attached memo, agenda, minutes, and report.
• **June 24:** The YATF Committee met, with the agenda focused on discussion or action related to the YATF committee.

Special Needs Advisory Board: Pickleball Clinic

On July 1, the SNAB (Special Needs Advisory Board) committee agenda included review and possible action on a pickleball clinic, along with a T-shirt purchase quote for the clinic. The dollar amount for the T-shirt quote was not specified in the agenda. The committee also planned to approve meeting minutes from June 3, 2026. Minutes for the July 1 meeting have not yet been published.

VC Committee and Subcommittee

On July 2, the TOML Committee met to review the VC Committee meeting agenda, minutes from June 18, 2026, and Munis application reports for June 23, 2026. A separate VC Subcommittee meeting was also scheduled the same day, with no specific topics or decisions listed. Public comments were accepted in person, online, or by phone.

What Was Decided vs. Discussed

All meetings from the past two weeks are listed as "agenda only" with minutes not yet published. As a result, no vote tallies, final dollar amounts, or confirmed outcomes are available in the public record for this period. Items described above reflect what was scheduled for discussion or possible action, not necessarily what was decided.

Coming Up

• **July 8, 2026 — TOML Committee Meetings:** The committee will discuss CAC Committee items, with attached memo, agenda, minutes, and reports. Public comments will be heard at the beginning, with up to 3 minutes allotted per speaker.

Miami Lakes Council reviews charter amendment proposals; committees discuss clinic, other matters

The Miami Lakes Town Council convened a special call to discuss placing charter amendments on the November ballot, while a series of committee meetings covered topics ranging from a pickleball clinic for residents with special needs to departmental reports. No votes or final actions were recorded in the agendas released for these meetings, and minutes had not been published as of press time.

Charter amendments considered

During a special call on June 23, the Town Council was set to review a Charter Revision Commission report and decide on a resolution to submit proposed charter amendments to voters. Supporting documents included a redline version of the charter with approved ballot questions. The agenda provided no details on the specific amendments under consideration, and no vote tally was available.

Committee meetings touch on pickleball clinic, youth board

Several Town of Miami Lakes (TOML) advisory committees gathered in recent weeks without issuing formal decisions.

• **Special Needs Advisory Board (SNAB)**: On July 1, the board was scheduled to discuss a pickleball clinic for residents with special needs and review a T-shirt purchase quote for the event. The dollar amount was not specified. The board also planned to approve minutes from its June 3 meeting.
• **BAB Committee**: The Business Advisory Board met on June 22, with its agenda referenced in attachments but not detailed in the main meeting notice.
• **YATF Committee**: The Youth Activities Task Force convened on June 24.
• **VC Committee / Subcommittee**: Two sessions examined departmental reports. A June 23 meeting included a review of Munis application reports, and a July 2 gathering centered on a VC Subcommittee meeting.
• **PSC Committee**: On June 23, the Public Safety Committee held a discussion, with supporting memo, agenda, minutes, and report attached.

All of these meetings included time for public comments and were conducted in person, online, or by phone, according to the agendas.

Coming up

No public meetings are listed on the town’s calendar for the next two weeks. The next agenda releases or meeting notices can be expected on the town’s official website.