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Meeting Agenda
Thursday, April 09, 2026
9:00 AM
City Commission Meeting
City Hall
City Commission
Eileen T. Higgins, Mayor
Christine King, Chair, District Five
Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
Rolando Escalona, Commissioner, District Three
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
James Reyes, City Manager
George K. Wysong III, City Attorney
Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk
City Commission
Meeting Agenda April 9, 2026
ANY PERSON WHO IS A LOBBYIST PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VI OF THE CITY CODE MUST
REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK AND COMPLY WITH RELATED CITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LOBBYISTS
PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY STAFF, BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND THE
CITY COMMISSION. A COPY OF THE CITY CODE SECTION IS AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY
CLERK OR ONLINE AT WWW.MUNICODE.COM.
ANY PERSON MAKING A PRESENTATION, FORMAL REQUEST, OR PETITION TO THE CITY COMMISSION
CONCERNING REAL PROPERTY MUST MAKE THE DISCLOSURES REQUIRED BY THE CITY CODE IN
WRITING. A COPY OF THIS CITY CODE SECTION IS AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK OR
ONLINE AT WWW.MUNICODE.COM.
PURSUANT TO SECTION 4(G)(5) OF THE CITY CHARTER, THE MAYOR MAY VETO CERTAIN ITEMS
APPROVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION WITHIN TEN CALENDAR DAYS FOLLOWING THE COMMISSION
ACTION. THE CITY COMMISSION MAY, AFTER THE VETO OCCURS, OVERRIDE SUCH VETO BY A FOUR -
FIFTHS VOTE OF THE COMMISSIONERS THEN PRESENT.
ANY PERSON MAKING OFFENSIVE REMARKS OR WHO BECOMES UNRULY IN THE COMMISSION
CHAMBERS WILL BE BARRED FROM FURTHER ATTENDING CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS AND MAY BE
SUBJECT TO ARREST. NO CLAPPING, APPLAUDING, HECKLING, OR VERBAL OUTBURSTS IN SUPPORT
OR OPPOSITION TO A SPEAKER OR HIS OR HER REMARKS SHALL BE PERMITTED. NO SIGNS OR
PLACARDS SHALL BE ALLOWED IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS. PERSONS EXITING THE
COMMISSION CHAMBER SHALL DO SO QUIETLY.
THE MATERIAL FOR EACH ITEM ON THE AGENDA IS AVAILABLE DURING BUSINESS HOURS AT THE
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AND ON-LINE, 24 HOURS A DAY, AT WWW. MIAMIGOV.COM.
ANY PERSON MAY BE HEARD BY THE CITY COMMISSION, THROUGH THE CHAIR FOR NOT MORE THAN
TWO MINUTES, ON ANY PROPOSITION BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION UNLESS MODIFIED BY THE
CHAIR. IF THE PROPOSITION IS BEING CONTINUED OR RESCHEDULED, THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE
HEARD MAY BE AT SUCH LATER DATE, BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION TAKES ACTION ON SUCH
PROPOSITION. THE CHAIR WILL ADVISE THE PUBLIC WHEN THE PUBLIC MAY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY
TO ADDRESS THE CITY COMMISSION DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OR AT ANY OTHER
DESIGNATED TIME.
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ANYONE WISHING TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY COMMISSION FOR ANY MATTER
CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING MAY NEED A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE ITEM. A VIDEO OF THIS
MEETING MAY BE REQUESTED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS OR VIEWED ONLINE AT
WWW.MIAMIGOV.COM. ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY REQUIRING ASSISTANCE, AUXILIARY AIDS,
AND SERVICES FOR MEETINGS MAY NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK.
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THE LUNCH RECESS WILL BEGIN AT THE CONCLUSION OF DELIBERATION OF THE AGENDA ITEM BEING
CONSIDERED AT NOON. THE MEETING WILL END EITHER AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE DELIBERATION OF
THE AGENDA ITEM BEING CONSIDERED AT 10:00 P.M. OR AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE REGULARLY
SCHEDULED AGENDA, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. THIS RULE DOES NOT APPLY WHEN THE CITY
COMMISSION IS ENGAGED IN ITS ANNUAL BUDGET HEARINGS (ORDINANCE 12586).
IN THE EVENT THAT A SCHEDULED CITY COMMISSION MEETING IS CANCELLED OR IS NOT HELD DUE TO
A LACK OF A QUORUM OR OTHER EMERGENCY, A SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE
AUTOMATICALLY SCHEDULED FOR THE TUESDAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CANCELLED MEETING.
ALL OF THE SCHEDULED AGENDA ITEMS FROM THAT CANCELLED MEETING SHALL AUTOMATICALLY BE
SCHEDULED AS AN AGENDA ITEM AT THE SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING (ORDINANCE 14087).
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PR - PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
9:00 AM INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AM - APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
AM.1 City Commission City Commission Meeting of February 12, 2026 9:00 AM
AM.2 City Commission City Commission Meeting of February 26, 2026 9:00 AM
AM.3 City Commission City Commission Meeting of March 12, 2026 9:00 AM
MV -MAYORAL VETO(ES)
(Pursuant to Section 4(g)(5) of the charter of Miami, Florida, Item(s) vetoed by the Mayor shall be
placed by the city clerk as the first substantive item(s) for the commission consideration.)
END OF MAYORAL VETO(ES)
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CA - CONSENT AGENDA
Unless a member of the City Commission wishes to remove a specific item from this portion of the agenda, Items
CA.1 through CA.5 constitute the Consent Agenda. These resolutions are self-explanatory and are not expected
to require additional review or discussion. Each item will be recorded as individually numbered resolutions,
adopted unanimously by the following motion.
"...that the Consent Agenda comprised of items CA.1 through CA.5 be adopted..."
The Presiding Officer or City Clerk shall state the following: "Before the vote on adopting items
included in the Consent Agenda is taken, is there anyone present who is an objector or proponent
that wishes to speak on any item in the Consent Agenda. Hearing none, the vote on the adoption
of the Consent Agenda will now be taken."
CA.1
18977
Department of
Resilience and Public
Works
CA.2
19013
Department of
Resilience and Public
Works
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING FIVE (5) RIGHT-OF-WAY DEEDS AND
ONE (1) QUIT CLAIM RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED OF DEDICATION
("DEEDS"), AS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED, FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES; APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE RECORDATION OF THE DEEDS IN THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; FURTHER
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO RETAIN A COPY OF THE DEEDS.
Districts Impacted: All
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY') AND MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY ("COUNTY"), ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS
EXHIBIT "A," TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE BY
THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") OF DECORATIVE STREETLIGHTS
WITHIN CITY -OWNED RIGHT-OF-WAY TO BE PARTIALLY FUNDED
BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LOCATED ON BRICKELL AVENUE AND
SOUTHEAST 14 TERRACE.
Districts Impacted: District 2
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CA.3
18970
Office of Capital
Improvements, Dept of
Resilience and Public
Works, & Dept of Parks
and Recreation
CA.4
18968
Office of the City
Attorney
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-117 OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"),
REPLACING ATTACHMENT "A" TO SECTION 18-117 OF THE CITY
CODE, WHICH IDENTIFIES CERTAIN CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS SUBJECT TO THE CITY'S ECONOMIC STIMULUS
AWARDS AND AGREEMENTS PROCESS, WITH THE REVISED
ATTACHMENT "A" ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HERETO;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Districts Impacted: All
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING
THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY THE ALLEN FIRM, P.A. TRUST
ACCOUNT ON BEHALF OF TALISHA COOPER, INDIVIDUALLY AND
AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ANTWON
LEONARD COOPER, WITHOUT ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, THE
TOTAL SUM OF SIXTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS
($65,000.00) IN FULL AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING ALL CLAIMS FOR
ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS, AGAINST THE CITY OF MIAMI,
CONSTANT ROSEMOND, AND ALL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI'S
EMPLOYEES IN THE CASE STYLED TALISHA COOPER,
INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE
ESTATE OF ANTWON LEONARD COOPER V. CONSTANT
ROSEMOND, AND THE CITY OF MIAMI, PENDING IN THE UNITED
STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT, CASE
NO. 24-12190, UPON THE EXECUTION OF A GENERAL RELEASE OF
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BROUGHT UNDER 42 U.S.C. § 1983
AND UNDER STATE LAW AND A DISMISSAL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
AND CONSTANT ROSEMOND WITH PREJUDICE; ALLOCATING
FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NO. 50001.301001.545010.0000.00000.
Districts Impacted:
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CA.5
19015
Office of the City
Attorney
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING
THE SETTLEMENT OF THE CLAIMS FOR APPELLATE ATTORNEY'S
FEES AND TAXABLE TRIAL AND APPELLATE COSTS RELATED TO
EMILIO TOMAS GONZALEZ V. CITY OF MIAMI, ET AL., MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY CASE NO. 2025-12463-CA-01, AND CITY OF MIAMI V.
EMILIO TOMAS GONZALEZ, ET AL., THIRD DISTRICT COURT OF
APPEAL, CASE NO. 3D2025-1398, RESOLVING ALL OUTSTANDING
ISSUES IN THESE CASES.
Districts Impacted:
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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PH.1
19014
Department of Housing
and Community
Development
PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE
THE CURRENT INVENTORY OF CITY OF MIAMI OWNED REAL
PROPERTY APPROPRIATE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 166.0451, FLORIDA STATUTES, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED.
Districts Impacted: All
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PH.2
18757
Department of Housing
and Community
Development
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
APPROPRIATE THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($500,000.00) FROM AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 ("ARPA") PROGRAM INCOME,
GENERATED FROM THE SALES PROCEEDS FROM PREVIOUS
SALES OF INFILL TWIN/SINGLE FAMILY HOME UNITS LOCATED AT
276 NW 53 STREET AND 278 NW 53 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
("SALE PROCEEDS"), AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "B"; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING A PORTION OF THE SALE PROCEEDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF FORTY-NINE THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED EIGHTY-
EIGHT DOLLARS AND 20/100 ($49,788.20) TO RJ SPENCER
CONSTRUCTION LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
("DEVELOPER"), AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED, TO COVER SUPPLEMENTAL CONSTRUCTION
COSTS FOR THE UNIT LOCATED AT 5445 NW 1 COURT, MIAMI,
FLORIDA; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS,
EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATION, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE
TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR SAID
PURPOSE. THE APPROPRIATION, ALLOCATION, AND USE, OF THE
FUNDS REFERENCED HEREIN ARE SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL,
STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH
FUNDS AND THE RECEIPT OF ALL NECESSARY APPROVALS,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE CITY'S ARPA CONSULTANT,
AND THE CITY ATTORNEY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
MAKE ANY CHANGES TO ADJUST, AMEND, AND APPROPRIATE THE
CITY'S OPERATING BUDGET, FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN,
STRATEGIC PLAN, MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL PLAN, AND OTHER
DOCUMENTS AS NECESSARY AND APPLICABLE, PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION, AUTHORIZING,
RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN NECESSARY
ACTIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER AND THE DESIGNATED CITY
DEPARTMENTS TO UPDATE THE RELEVANT FINANCIAL
CONTROLS, PROJECTS CLOSE-OUTS, ACCOUNTING ENTRIES,
AND COMPUTER SYSTEM IN CONNECTION HEREWITH.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
Districts Impacted: District 5
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PH.3
19012
Department of Housing
and Community
Development
PH.4
19011
Department of Housing
and Community
Development
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR
("FY") 2025-2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO
THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($162,000.00) IN THE PUBLIC
SERVICE CATEGORY, FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO THE AGENCIES SPECIFIED IN
EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR PUBLIC
SERVICE ACTIVITIES, IN DISTRICT 5; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS,
RENEWALS, EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL
FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF
SUCH FUNDS, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
Districts Impacted: District 5
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ALLOCATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE
HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
($129,500.00) TO THE AGENCIES SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A,"
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
ACTIVITIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FROM THE SOCIAL
SERVICE GAP PROGRAM FUNDS, ACCOUNT NO.
14010.910199.481000; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS, IN A
FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, INCLUDING
AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS,
AS MAY BE NECESSARY, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND
LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS, FOR
SAID PURPOSE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
Districts Impacted: District 5
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PH.5
19022
Department of Housing
and Community
Development
PH.6
19007
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO MODIFY THE INCOME ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. R-25-0337, ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2025,
TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS UP TO ONE HUNDRED TWENTY
PERCENT (120%) OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME ("AMI"), FOR THE
SALES OF CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") OWNED PROPERTIES
APPROXIMATELY LOCATED AT 1544 NW 58 TERRACE, 1465 NW 60
STREET, 1755 NORTHWEST 2 AVENUE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS
1755 NORTHWEST 2 COURT), AND 411 NORTHEAST 69 STREET,
MIAMI, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
Districts Impacted: All
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF
UNALLOCATED DISTRICT 3 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ("CDBG") RECAPTURED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND
00/100 DOLLARS ($1,500.00.00) TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
RESILIENCE AND PUBLIC WORKS TO BE UTILIZED FOR STREET
AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, DRAINAGE, AND/OR ANY OTHER
CDBG ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS IN DISTRICT 3, AS DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING
AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN A
FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF
SUCH FUNDS, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Districts Impacted:
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PH.7 RESOLUTION
19017 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
De artment of Real ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-B(C) OF THE
p CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED,
Estate and Asset APPROVING THE PUBLIC DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF CITY OF
Management MIAMI ("CITY') OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED GENERALLY AT 1550
NW 37 AVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AND IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NUMBER
01-3132-000-0090, CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN
THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED AND NINE (15,609) SQUARE FEET, AS
LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED ("PARCEL"), FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES, TO
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ("FDOT");
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
ALL DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY, IN
A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO EFFECTUATE
SUCH PUBLIC DEDICATION.
Districts Impacted: District 1
PH.8 RESOLUTION
19018 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Department of Real ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-B(C) OF THE
p CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED,
Estate and Asset APPROVING THE PUBLIC DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF CITY OF
Management MIAMI ("CITY') OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED GENERALLY AT 1550
NW 37TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA AND IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO
NUMBER 01-3132-000-0090, CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY SEVEN
THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN (7,118) SQUARE FEET,
AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED, ("PARCEL"), FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PURPOSES, TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE
OF FLORIDA ("COUNTY'); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS
AS MAY BE NECESSARY, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY, TO EFFECTUATE SUCH PUBLIC DEDICATION.
Districts Impacted: District 1
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PH.9 RESOLUTION
18955 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
De artment of Real ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-B(C) OF THE
p CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED,
Estate and Asset AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
Management A GRANT OF EASEMENT ("EASEMENT"), IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE
TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO THE FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT
COMPANY, A FLORIDA PROFIT CORPORATION ("FPL"), FOR A
PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT OF A PORTION OF CITY
OF MIAMI ("CITY") OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6301
NORTHEAST 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA (FOLIO NO. 01-3218-
020-0250), COMMONLY KNOWN AS LITTLE HAITI SOCCER PARK
("PROPERTY"), CONTAINING A TOTAL SIZE OF APPROXIMATELY
SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-EIGHT (758) SQUARE FEET, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED ("EASEMENT AREA"), FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF
UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC UTILITY FACILITIES, INCLUDING
CABLES, CONDUITS, APPURTENANT EQUIPMENT, AND
APPURTENANT ABOVE GROUND EQUIPMENT, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE EASEMENT, WITH THE
RIGHT TO RECONSTRUCT, IMPROVE, AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY
OF THE FACILITIES WITHIN SAID EASEMENT AREA LOCATED AT
THE PROPERTY.
Districts Impacted: District 5
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PH.10 RESOLUTION
19019 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
De artment of Real ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-B(C) OF THE
p CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED,
Estate and Asset AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
Management A GRANT OF EASEMENT ("EASEMENT"), IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE
TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY,
A FLORIDA PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR A PERPETUAL, TWENTY-
FIVE FOOT (25') WIDE NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT CONTAINING A
TOTAL SIZE OF APPROXIMATELY THIRTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SIX
HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR (37,694) SQUARE FEET, AS LEGALLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED (THE
"EASEMENT AREA"), WITHIN A PORTION OF CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY")
OWNED SUBMERGED LANDS IN BISCAYNE BAY, LOCATED
BETWEEN THE KASEYA CENTER AND PORTMIAMI, MIAMI, FLORIDA
("SUBMERGED LANDS"), FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION,
AND MAINTENANCE OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC UTILITY
FACILITIES, INCLUDING CABLES, CONDUITS, APPURTENANT
EQUIPMENT, AND APPURTENANT ABOVE GROUND EQUIPMENT, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE
EASEMENT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECONSTRUCT, IMPROVE,
ADD TO, ENLARGE, CHANGE THE VOLTAGE AS WELL AS THE SIZE
OF, AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF THE FACILITIES WITHIN SAID
EASEMENT AREA.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Damian Pardo
Districts Impacted: District 2
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PH.11 RESOLUTION
19020 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
De artment of Real ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-B(C) OF THE
p CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED,
Estate and Asset AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
Management A GRANT OF EASEMENT ("EASEMENT"), IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE
TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO THE FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT
COMPANY, A FLORIDA PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR A PERPETUAL,
NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT OVER 2 AREAS CONTAINING A
COMBINED TOTAL SIZE OF APPROXIMATELY EIGHT THOUSAND
THREE HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE (8,359) SQUARE FEET, AS LEGALLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED
("EASEMENT AREA"), WITHIN A PORTION OF CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY')
OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED GENERALLY AT 1550 NORTHWEST
37 AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA AND IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NUMBER
01-3132-000-0090 ("PROPERTY"), FOR POWER LINE RELOCATION,
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC
UTILITY FACILITIES, INCLUDING CABLES, CONDUITS,
APPURTENANT EQUIPMENT, AND APPURTENANT ABOVE GROUND
EQUIPMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF THE EASEMENT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECONSTRUCT,
IMPROVE, AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF THE FACILITIES WITHIN
SAID EASEMENT AREA.
Districts Impacted: District 1
PH.12 RESOLUTION
19046 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
De artment of Real ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-B(C) OF THE
p CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED,
Estate and Asset AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
Management A GRANT OF EASEMENT ("EASEMENT"), IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE
TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO THE FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT
COMPANY, A FLORIDA PROFIT CORPORATION ("FPL"), FOR A
PERPETUAL, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT CONTAINING A TOTAL
SIZE OF APPROXIMATELY FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN (597)
SQUARE FEET, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A,"
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED ("EASEMENT AREA"), WITHIN A
PORTION OF CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") OWNED PROPERTY
IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NUMBER 30-3129-000-0160, MIAMI, FLORIDA
("PROPERTY'), FOR THE FPL NORTH LIFT STATION
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC
UTILITY FACILITIES, INCLUDING CABLES, CONDUITS,
APPURTENANT EQUIPMENT, AND APPURTENANT ABOVE GROUND
EQUIPMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
OF THE EASEMENT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECONSTRUCT,
IMPROVE, AND REMOVE ALL OR ANY OF THE FACILITIES WITHIN
SAID EASEMENT AREA.
Districts Impacted: District 1
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PH.13 RESOLUTION
19030 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 163.356 AND 163.410,
FLORIDA STATUTES, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
163.335, FLORIDA STATUTES, AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF A
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN THE CITY OF MIAMI
("CITY"), TO BE KNOWN AS THE ALLAPATTAH REDEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("ALLAPATTAH
CRA"), WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF THE CITY KNOWN AS
ALLAPATTAH, GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY STATE
ROAD 112/AIRPORT EXPRESSWAY, ON THE EAST BY INTERSTATE-
95 AND NORTHWEST 7TH AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY THE MIAMI
RIVER, AND ON THE WEST BY NORTHWEST 19TH AVENUE, AS
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED ("AREA"), FURTHER, PURSUANT TO SECTION
163.356(1), FLORIDA STATUTES, DECLARING THAT THERE IS A
NEED FOR THE ALLAPATTAH CRA AND DECLARING THE MIAMI
CITY COMMISSION TO BE THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE
ALLAPATTAH CRA WHICH WILL BE A SEPARATE, DISTINCT, AND
INDEPENDENT ENTITY FROM THE CITY COMMISSION WITH ALL
THE RIGHTS, POWERS, PRIVILEGES, DUTIES, AND IMMUNITIES OF
A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AS PROVIDED FOR IN
SECTION 163.357, FLORIDA STATUTES; ACCEPTING THAT THE
CITY'S REQUEST FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S ("COUNTY")
DELEGATION OF POWERS TO PROCEED WITH THE CREATION AND
OPERATION OF THE ALLAPATTAH CRA HAS BEEN GRANTED,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.410 FLORIDA STATUTES; DIRECTING
THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
THOSE NAMED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Districts Impacted:
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PH.14 RESOLUTION
19088 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-85(A) OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), BY
A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN
ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND
CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDINGS, ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," THAT COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT
PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI
("CITY") AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID
PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS FROM
THE DISTRICT THREE (3) COMMISSIONER'S SHARE OF THE CITY'S
ANTI -POVERTY INITIATIVE ("API") IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS
($500,000.00) TO SUNSHINE FOR ALL, INC., A FLORIDA NOT FOR
PROFIT CORPORATION ("SUNSHINE FOR ALL"), IN SUPPORT OF
THE API SENIOR MEAL DELIVERY PROGRAM; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Districts Impacted:
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
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RE.1
19006
City Manager's Office
RE - RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPROPRIATING
AND ALLOCATING FUNDS TO CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND NO. 34100
TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CAPITAL COSTS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY")
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION
AND LOCATED APPROXIMATELY AT 1822 NORTHWEST 37TH
AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE NET
PROCEEDS ULTIMATELY RECEIVED FROM THE RENT AND/OR
SALE OF THE CITY'S CURRENT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
("MIAMI RIVERSIDE CENTER") TO BE PAID BY LANCELOT MIAMI
RIVER, LLC ("LANCELOT"), PURSUANT TO THAT CERTAIN
AGREEMENT AND LEASE DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 21, 2019,
GOVERNING LANCELOT'S LEASE AND OPTION TO PURCHASE THE
MIAMI RIVERSIDE CENTER; RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND
CONFIRMING CERTAIN NECESSARY ACTIONS BY THE CITY
MANAGER AND THE DESIGNATED CITY OFFICIALS TO UPDATE
THE CITY'S CAPITAL PLAN AND RELEVANT FINANCIAL CONTROLS,
ACCOUNTING ENTRIES, AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS, FOR PROJECT
CLOSE-OUTS, GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES IN
CONNECTION HEREWITH; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO MAKE ANY CHANGES TO ADJUST, AMEND, AND
APPROPRIATE THE CITY'S OPERATING BUDGET, FIVE-YEAR
FINANCIAL PLAN, STRATEGIC PLAN, MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL PLAN,
AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Districts Impacted:
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RE.2 RESOLUTION
19052 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Office of Ca ital ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT,
p BUDGET, ALLOCATE, AND APPROPRIATE A TOTAL OF ONE
Improvements MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) IN FUNDS
APPROPRIATED BY THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES,
FROM THE COMMUNITY PROJECT FUND ADMINISTERED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO THE
CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY') PURSUANT TO H.R. 4366, PUBLIC LAW 118-
42: CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024, AND H.R. 2882,
PUBLIC LAW 118-47: FURTHER CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS
ACT, 2024, AND AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN
("FEDERAL APPROPRIATED FUNDS"); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS
WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE
TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO IMPLEMENT THE ACCEPTANCE,
ADMINISTRATION, AND USE OF THE FEDERAL APPROPRIATED
FUNDS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER EXTENSION,
RENEWALS AND MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO
THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR THE ACCEPTANCE, IMPLEMENTATION
OF, AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE AGREEMENTS FOR THE
FEDERAL APPROPRIATED FUNDS; RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND
CONFIRMING CERTAIN NECESSARY ACTIONS BY THE CITY
MANAGER AND DESIGNATED CITY DEPARTMENT IN ORDER TO
UPDATE THE OPERATING BUDGET, CAPITAL PLAN, RELEVANT
FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH, FOR PROJECT CLOSE-OUTS, AND FOR
GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES IN PROGRESS IN
CONNECTION HEREWITH.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
Districts Impacted: District 5
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RE.3 RESOLUTION
18902 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), REALLOCATING FUNDS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT
Office of Management OF THIRTY-THREE MILLION, TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE
and Budget THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR AND 52/100 DOLLARS
($33,275,524.52) ("FUNDS") FROM CERTAIN PROJECT(S) IN THE
CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 MULTI -YEAR
CAPITAL PLAN ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. R-25-0412, AS AMENDED ("CAPITAL PLAN"), AND
RE -APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE
CAPITAL PROJECTS, ALL AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED
AND INCORPORATED; THE USE, ALLOCATION, AND
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IDENTIFIED HEREIN, ARE SUBJECT TO
ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE
USE OF SUCH FUNDS AND THE RECEIPT OF ALL NECESSARY
APPROVALS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY APPROVAL; FURTHER APPROVING THE CITY
MANAGER TO MAKE ANY CHANGES TO ADJUST, AMEND, AND
APPROPRIATE THE CITY'S OPERATING BUDGET, FIVE-YEAR
FINANCIAL PLAN, STRATEGIC PLAN, MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL PLAN,
AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AS NECESSARY AND APPLICABLE,
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION;
RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN NECESSARY
ACTIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER AND DESIGNATED CITY
DEPARTMENTS IN ORDER TO UPDATE THE CAPITAL PLAN,
RELEVANT FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH, FOR PROJECT CLOSE-OUTS, AND FOR
GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES IN PROGRESS IN
CONNECTION HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Districts Impacted: All
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RE.4 RESOLUTION
18763 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CHARTER"), FOR
CONSIDERATION AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
CONCURRENTLY WITH THE PRIMARY GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION
ON AUGUST 18, 2026, PROPOSING, UPON APPROVAL OF THE
ELECTORATE, AMENDING SECTION 4(B) OF THE CHARTER, TITLED
"FORM OF GOVERNMENT; NOMINATION AND ELECTION/ELECTION
OF MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION; TERMS OF OFFICE; RECALL,"
SECTION 7 OF THE CHARTER, TITLED "ELECTION OF CITY
COMMISSIONERS AND MAYOR," AND SECTION 12 OF THE
CHARTER, TITLED "FILLING VACANCIES FOR MAYOR AND
COMMISSION," TO CHANGE THE NOVEMBER 2029 GENERAL
ELECTION FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR TO AUGUST 2028,
THEREBY SHORTENING THE CURRENT 2025-2029 TERM FOR THE
OFFICE OF MAYOR TO THREE (3) YEARS, AND PROVIDING THAT
ALL SUBSEQUENT YEARS FOR THE GENERAL ELECTIONS AND
RUN-OFF ELECTIONS OF THE CITY FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR
TO BE HELD EVERY FOUR (4) YEARS THEREAFTER SO THE DATES
OF THE GENERAL ELECTION FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR ARE
CONCURRENT WITH ANY STATEWIDE OR COUNTYWIDE
ELECTION; FURTHER MODIFYING THE RUN-OFF ELECTION
SCHEDULE TO NOVEMBER 2028, AMENDING THE PERIOD FOR
QUALIFICATION, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF
EXISTING TERMS OF OFFICE DUE TO SAID CHANGE; FURTHER
PROVIDING THAT UPON APPROVAL OF THE ELECTORATE, THIS
AMENDMENT WILL BE IMMEDIATELY EFFECTIVE.
SPONSOR(S): Mayor Eileen T. Higgins
Districts Impacted:
History:
02/26/26 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 04/09/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/9/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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RE.5
18967
Department of
Resilience and Public
Works
RE.6
18989
Department of
Resilience and Public
Works
RE.7
19069
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A
PERPETUAL SIDEWALK EASEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM
ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "B," FROM 222 NORTH MIAMI, LLC, A
FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND 50 NORTH MIAMI LLC,
A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PUBLIC PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO PORTIONS OF SIDEWALK
CONSTRUCTED ON NORTHEAST 3RD STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Damian Pardo
Districts Impacted: District 2
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY ("COUNTY"), ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS
EXHIBIT "A," TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE BY
THE CITY OF STREETLIGHTS WITHIN CITY -OWNED RIGHT-OF-WAY
LOCATED ON BRICKELL BAY DRIVE AND SOUTHEAST 12TH
STREET, TO BE FUNDED BY THE COUNTY.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Damian Pardo
Districts Impacted: District 2
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR -
FIFTHS AFFIRMATIVE (4/STHS) VOTE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 54-
137 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED
("CITY CODE"), WAIVING ANY RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO CO -
DESIGNATING NORTHWEST 14TH AVENUE BETWEEN NORTHWEST
28TH STREET AND NORTHWEST 26TH STREET AS "WIFREDO
`WILLY' GORT WAY" IN HONOR OF HIS HISTORIC AND LASTING
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF MIAMI; DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO EFFECTUATE
THE CO -DESIGNATION; AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE
HEREIN DESIGNATED OFFICIALS.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Districts Impacted:
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RE.8 RESOLUTION
19034 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ALLOCATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 62-642 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), UPON THE
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION, FIFTEEN MILLION AND
00/100 DOLLARS ($15,000,000.00) FROM THE PUBLIC BENEFITS
TRUST FUND, ACCOUNT NO. 10095, WITH FIVE MILLION AND 00/100
DOLLARS ($5,000,000.00) TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST
FUND, ACCOUNT NO. 14008.910101.4810000.0000.00000 AND TEN
MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($10,000,000.00) TO THE PARKS AND
OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND, ACCOUNT NO. 11560.291001.549000;
FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE FIFTEEN MILLION AND 00/100
DOLLARS ($15,000,000.00) PURSUANT TO THE ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A" WITH AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
FIVE MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($5,000,000.00) FROM THE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR LAND ACQUISITION
AND/OR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITHIN
DISTRICT 2 BOUNDARIES AND AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TEN
MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($10,000,000.00) FROM THE PARKS
AND OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND FOR PARK CAPITAL PROJECTS
WITHIN DISTRICT 2 BOUNDARIES; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Damian Pardo
Districts Impacted:
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RE.9 RESOLUTION
18959 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR -
FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PURCHASE AND SALE
AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT"), IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND LR
FAMILY TRUST LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
("SELLER"), FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY
IDENTIFIED AS FOLIO NUMBER 01-4110-010-0352, LOCATED AT
2132 SOUTHWEST 9 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA ("PROPERTY"), FOR
A PURCHASE PRICE OF SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
($700,000.00); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS,
INCLUDING AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS TO SAID
AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY,
AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SAID ACQUISITION;
FUNDING FOR THE ACQUISITION SHALL NOT EXCEED SEVEN
HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($720,000.00) WITH
FUNDS BEING ALLOCATED, APPROPRIATED, AND AWARDED FROM
THE DISTRICT 3 PARK ENHANCEMENTS AND EXPANSION CAPITAL
PROJECT FUNDS, TO COVER THE COST OF SAID ACQUISITION,
INCLUSIVE OF THE COST OF SURVEYS, ENVIRONMENTAL
REPORTS, TITLE INSURANCE, SECURING THE PROPERTY,
PROJECT SIGNAGE AND ALL RELATED CLOSING COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH SAID ACQUISITION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE
AND SUBMIT ONE OR MORE APPLICATIONS FOR A FUTURE LAND
USE MAP AMENDMENT AND REZONING AS NECESSARY TO
DESIGNATE TO "PARKS AND RECREATION" ON THE CITY'S
ADOPTED FUTURE LAND USE MAP ("FLUM") OF THE MIAMI
COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN ("MCNP") AND "CS"
TRANSECT ZONE ON THE CITY'S ADOPTED ZONING ATLAS
("ZONING ATLAS") OF THE MIAMI 21 ZONING CODE (ORDINANCE
NO. 13114 OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED) ("MIAMI
21 CODE"), UPON THE ACQUISITION BY THE CITY.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Districts Impacted:
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RE.10 RESOLUTION
19086 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), REALLOCATING FUNDS, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT
OF SIXTEEN MILLION, TWO HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND AND
00/100 DOLLARS ($16,208,000.00) ("FUNDS") FROM CERTAIN
PROJECT(S) IN THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY") FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL PLAN ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2025,
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-25-0412 ("CAPITAL PLAN"), AND
RE -APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE
CAPITAL PROJECTS, ALL AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED
AND INCORPORATED, THE USE, ALLOCATION, AND
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IDENTIFIED HEREIN, ARE SUBJECT TO
ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE
USE OF SUCH FUNDS AND THE RECEIPT OF ALL NECESSARY
APPROVALS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY AND BOND COUNSEL APPROVAL; FURTHER
APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE ANY CHANGES TO
ADJUST, AMEND, AND APPROPRIATE THE CITY'S OPERATING
BUDGET, FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, STRATEGIC PLAN, MULTI-
YEAR CAPITAL PLAN, AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS AS
NECESSARY AND APPLICABLE, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF THIS RESOLUTION; RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING
CERTAIN NECESSARY ACTIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER AND
DESIGNATED CITY DEPARTMENTS IN ORDER TO UPDATE THE
CAPITAL PLAN, RELEVANT FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND COMPUTER
SYSTEMS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, FOR PROJECT CLOSE-
OUTS, AND FOR GRANTS AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES IN
PROGRESS IN CONNECTION HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Districts Impacted:
RE.11 RESOLUTION
19087 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHING
FEE SCHEDULES TO SET FORTH FEES CHARGED BY THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted:
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RE.12 RESOLUTION
19108 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP A SENIOR CITIZENS FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM(S) FOR CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY")
RESIDENTS WHO ARE SIXTY-FIVE (65) YEARS OR OLDER;
FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO RESEARCH AND
ANALYZE DIFFERENT POLICIES, INITIATIVES, AND PROGRAMS,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, GRANT PROGRAMS AND
ADDITIONAL AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTION CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE FINANCIAL STRESS
AFFECTING THE CITY'S SENIOR CITIZEN POPULATION; DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE CITY
COMMISSION WITHIN THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE
DATE THIS RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted:
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RE.13 RESOLUTION
19109 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOCATE FOUR MILLION AND EIGHT
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4,800,000.00) PURSUANT TO
SECTION 62-642 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), UPON THE CITY MANAGER'S
RECOMMENDATION, FROM THE PUBLIC BENEFITS TRUST FUND,
ACCOUNT NO. 10095, TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST
FUND, ACCOUNT NO. 14008.910101.4810000.0000.00000;
APPROPRIATING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR MILLION
AND EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($4,800,000.00) FROM
THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO BE USED FOR THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7001
SOUTHWEST 4TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA AND OTHER ELIGIBLE
SITES, FOR AFFORDABLE OR WORKFORCE HOUSING AND
RELATED PUBLIC BENEFITS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
MOBILITY, OPEN SPACE, AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
THAT MAY SUPPORT CONNECTIVITY TO THE LUDLAM TRAIL
CORRIDOR OR OTHER REGIONAL FACILITIES, SUBJECT TO
COORDINATION WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS APPLICABLE, AND
CONSISTENT WITH THE PRIORITIES AND OPERATIONAL
OBJECTIVES OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (MDCPS),
SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES,
APPLICABLE PROCUREMENT PROCESSES, THE RECEIPT BY THE
CITY MANAGER OF THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT(S)
BY THE CITY'S HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL LOAN COMMITTEE
("HCLC") AND SUBJECT TO THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND
RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN SUCH APPROVAL(S), AND ALL
FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF
SUCH FUNDS FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted:
RE.14 RESOLUTION
19117 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING THE BAYFRONT PARK
MANAGEMENT TRUST'S ("TRUST") APPOINTMENT OF RAUL MIRO,
JR., AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE TRUST, UNDER THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AGREED UPON AND
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "A."
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Districts Impacted:
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RE.15 RESOLUTION
19050 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, REALLOCATING
FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF FORTY NINE THOUSAND AND 00/100
DOLLARS ($49,000.00), PREVIOUSLY AWARDED FOR THE DISTRICT
5 JAZZ CONCERT/FESTIVAL ("JAZZ FESTIVAL"), TO THE TASTE OF
KARNIVAL: ARTS AN EATS CULTURAL AND CULINARY EVENT, TO
BE HELD ON APRIL 12, 2026 FROM 4:00 PM TO 12:00 AM, ON
NORTHEAST 2ND AVENUE FROM 55TH STREET TO 62ND STREET,
MIAMI, FLORIDA.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
Districts Impacted:
RE.16 RESOLUTION
19092 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION TO SPONSOR
TASTE OF KARNIVAL TO BE HELD APRIL 12, 2026, FROM 4:00 PM
TO 12:00 AM, ON NORTHEAST 2ND AVENUE FROM 55TH STREET
TO 62ND STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, WHICH EDUCATES AND
CELEBRATES CARIBBEAN CULTURE THROUGH FOOD, ARTS AND
MUSIC; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE PROVISION OF IN -KIND
SERVICES FROM THE DEPARTMENTS OF FIRE -RESCUE, POLICE,
SOLID WASTE, AND PARKS AND RECREATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED FIFTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($50,000.00)
FOR THE EVENT; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS AND LEGAL
INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY, FOR THE PURPOSE STATED HEREIN.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
Districts Impacted:
END OF RESOLUTIONS
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SR - SECOND READING ORDINANCES
SR.1 ORDINANCE Second Reading
18708 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
De artment of Building CHAPTER 20 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
p 9► AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION,"
PROVIDING GUIDELINES AND TIMELINES FOR RE -CERTIFICATION
OF EXISTING DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, PROVIDING A FEE FOR THE
RE -CERTIFICATION REVIEW, ESTABLISHING REPORTING CRITERIA
FOR COMPLIANCE, AND ALIGNING DRAINAGE RECERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS WITH THE CITY'S BUILDING RECERTIFICATION
PROGRAM; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
Districts Impacted: All
History:
02/26/26 City Commission NO ACTION TAKEN
Next: 03/12/26
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 3/12/2026 9:00 AM
03/12/26 City Commission PASSED ON FIRST READING Next:
04/09/26
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next:
4/9/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Christine King, Chair, District Five
SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner, District Three
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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SR.2 ORDINANCE Second Reading
18888 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 18/ARTICLE III OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "FINANCE/CITY OF
MIAMI PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE", BY AMENDING SECTION 18-
119, TITLED "UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS", TO CLARIFY THE
PROCESS FOR EVALUATING UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS RECEIVED
BY THE CITY AND PROVIDING FOR UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS TO
BE PRESENTED TO THE CITY COMMISSION; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE
EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Districts Impacted:
History:
02/12/26 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 02/26/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 2/26/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
02/26/26 City Commission PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH
MODIFICATION(S)
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH MODIFICATION(S)
[UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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SR.3 ORDINANCE Second Reading
19005 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION REPEALING, IN
ITS ENTIRETY, ORDINANCE NO. 14382, ADOPTED ON JULY 10,
2025, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO.14422 ADOPTED ON
DECEMBER 11, 2025, PRIOR TO ITS SCHEDULED EFFECTIVE DATE
OF JULY 15, 2026, SAID ORDINANCE HAVING ABOLISHED THE
BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST ("TRUST") AND AMENDED
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), INCLUDING: CHAPTER
38/ARTICLE III OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED "PARKS AND
RECREATION/BAYFRONT PARK MANAGEMENT TRUST," CHAPTER
2/ARTICLE XI/DIVISION 2 TITLED "ADMINISTRATION/BOARDS,
COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS/STANDARDS FOR CREATION AND
REVIEW OF BOARDS GENERALLY," CHAPTER 18/ARTICLE
III/SECTION 18-72 TITLED "FINANCE/CITY OF MIAMI PROCUREMENT
ORDINANCE/APPLICATION AND EXCLUSIONS," AND CHAPTER
54/ARTICLE I/SECTION 54-9 TITLED "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS/IN
GENERAL/ PLACING SIGNS, ADVERTISEMENT, OR DISPLAYS ON
ANY PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, STREET OR SIDEWALK
SURFACE"; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Districts Impacted:
History:
03/12/26 City Commission DEFERRED
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christine King, Chair, District Five
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
03/12/26 City Commission RECONSIDERED
RESULT: RECONSIDERED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christine King, Chair, District Five
SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner, District Three
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
03/12/26 City Commission DEFERRED
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Christine King, Chair, District Five
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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03/12/26 City Commission RECONSIDERED
RESULT: RECONSIDERED [4 TO 1]
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner, District Three
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Rolando Escalona,
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
NAYS: Damian Pardo
03/12/26 City Commission PASSED ON FIRST READING Next:
04/09/26
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING [4 TO 1] Next: 4/9/2026
9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner, District Three
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Rolando Escalona,
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
NAYS: Damian Pardo
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SR.4 ORDINANCE Second Reading
18943 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 2/ARTICLE IV OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ( "CITY CODE" ), TITLED
"ADMINISTRATION/DEPARTMENTS," MORE SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING DIVISION 2,
TITLED "PLANNING, BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT," DIVISION 3, TITLED
"DEPARTMENT OF FIRE -RESCUE," AND DIVISION 4, TITLED "RESILIENCE AND
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT" ; CHAPTER 3 OF THE CITY CODE, MORE SPECIFICALLY
AMENDING ARTICLE II TITLED, "ALARM SYSTEMS/BURGLARY AND ROBBERY
ALARMS" ; AND ARTICLE III TITLED, "FIRE ALARMS" ; CHAPTER 10/ARTICLE
I/DIVISIONI OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED "BUILDINGS/IN GENERAL," MORE
SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV, TITLED "REGISTRATION OF VACANT,
BLIGHTED, UNSECURED OR ABANDONED STRUCTURES, AND OF DEFAULTED
MORTGAGED PROPERTIES," AND ARTICLE V, TITLED "CODE RELIEF PROGRAM" ;
CHAPTER 11 OF THE CITY CODE TITLED, "CABLE TELEVISION" ; CHAPTER 12 OF THE
CITY CODE, TITLED, "AMUSEMENT GAMES OR MACHINES" ; CHAPTER 17 OF THE CITY
CODE TITLED, "ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION," MORE SPECIFICALLY BY
AMENDING ARTICLE I, TITLED, "TREE PROTECTION IN GENERAL" AND ARTICLE II,
TITLED, "ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION DISTRICTS" ; CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY
CODE TITLED, "FINANCE," MORE SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, TITLED "IN
GENERAL," AND ARTICLE III, TITLED, "CITY OF MIAMI PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE"
AND ARTICLE VIII, TITLED " STORMWATER UTILITY FEES" AND ARTICLE XI TITLED,
"LEASES OF CITY OWNED SUBMERGED LANDS" ; CHAPTER 19 OF THE CITY CODE,
TITLED "FIRE PROTECTION" ; CHAPTER 22/ARTICLE I OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED
"GARBAGE AND OTHER SOLID WASTE/IN GENERAL" ; CHAPTER 22.5 OF THE CITY
CODE, "GREEN INITIATIVES," MORE SPECIFICALLY AMENDING ARTICLE VI TITLED,
"SOIL EROSION, WATERWAY SEDIMENTATION, AND AIRBORNE DUST GENERATION
CONTROL" ; CHAPTER 23/ARTICLE I OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED "HISTORIC
PRESERVATION/HISTORIC PRESERVATION" ; CHAPTER 32/ARTICLE I, TITLED
"MERCHANDISING/BANKRUPTCY AND CLOSING -OUT SALES" ; CHAPTER 35 OF THE
CITY CODE TITLED, "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC," MORE SPECIFICALLY BY
AMENDING ARTICLE IV, TITLED "PARKING RATES," AND ARTICLE IX TITLED, " VALET
PARKING" ; CHAPTER 38/ARTICLE I OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED "PARKS AND
RECREATION/IN GENERAL" ; CHAPTER 39/ARTICLE II OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED
"PEDDLERS AND ITINERANT VENDORS/SIDEWALK AND STREET VENDORS" ; CHAPTER
42 OF THE CITY CODE TITLED, "POLICE" MORE SPECIFICALLY ARTICLE I TITLED, "IN
GENERAL" ; CHAPTER 53 OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED "STADIUMS AND CONVENTION
CENTERS," MORE SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, TITLED "IN GENERAL,"
ARTICLE II/DIVISION 2, TITLED "CITY STADIUMS/MARINE STADIUM," AND ARTICLE IV,
TITLED "CONVENTION CENTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI/UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, JAMES
L. KNIGHT" ; CHAPTER 54 OF THE CITY CODE TITLED, "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS,"
MORE SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, TITLED "IN GENERAL," ARTICLE II,
TITLED CONSTRUCTION, EXCAVATION, AND REPAIR," ARTICLE VI, TITLED "SIDEWALK
AND STREET CAFES," ARTICLE VII, TITLED "NEWSRACKS ON PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -
WAY," AND ARTICLE IX, TITLED "COCONUT GROVE SPECIAL EVENTS DISTRICT" ;
CHAPTER 57/ARTICLE III OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED "VEHICLES FOR HIRE/PEDICABS
FOR HIRE;" AND CHAPTER 62 OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED "PLANNING AND ZONING,"
MORE SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, TITLED "IN GENERAL," ARTICLE III,
TITLED "PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD," ARTICLE VII, TITLED "HISTORIC
AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD," ARTICLE XII, TITLED "PARKS AND
OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND," AND ARTICLE XIII/DIVISION 8, TITLED "PLANNING AND
ZONING APPROVAL FOR TEMPORARY USES AND OCCUPANCIES; PERMIT
REQUIRED/TEMPORARY BANNERS," AND ARTICLE XIII/DIVISION 9 TITLED, "PLANNING
AND ZONING APPROVAL FOR TEMPORARY USES AND OCCUPANCIES; PERMIT
REQUIRED /FARMERS' MARKET," TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR FEES TO BE
ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE AND PROVIDE FOR FEES TO BE SET BY THE CITY
COMMISSION THROUGH RESOLUTION; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted:
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History:
03/12/26 City Commission PASSED ON FIRST READING Next:
04/09/26
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next:
4/9/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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SR.5 ORDINANCE Second Reading
18982 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 18/ARTICLE III OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "FINANCE/CITY OF
MIAMI PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE," BY AMENDING SECTIONS 18-
73 AND 18-111, TITLED "DEFINITIONS," AND "CONTRACTS OF
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES," RESPECTIVELY, TO DEFINE
"COOPERATIVE PURCHASING ORGANIZATION," AND AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER TO UTILIZE COMPETITIVELY AWARDED
CONTRACTS OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES AND
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING ORGANIZATIONS SUBJECT TO
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS, REPORTING, AND COMMISSION NOTICE
FOR CERTAIN PURCHASES; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King, Commissioner
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted:
History:
03/12/26 City Commission PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH
MODIFICATION(S) Next: 04/09/26
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH MODIFICATION(S)
[UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/9/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Christine King, Chair, District Five
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
END OF SECOND READING ORDINANCES
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FR - FIRST READING ORDINANCES
Note: Any proposed ordinance listed as an item for first reading in this section may be adopted as
an emergency measure upon being so determined by the City Commission.
FR.1 ORDINANCE First Reading
18956 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 2/ARTICLE XI OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED
"ADMINISTRATION/BOARD, COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS," TO
COMBINE THE AUDIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND THE FINANCE
COMMITTEE INTO THE FINANCE AND AUDIT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE"); MORE SPECIFICALLY BY REPEALING
IN ITS ENTIRETY DIVISION 4, SECTIONS 2-946 TO 2-951 TITLED
"AUDIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE;" FURTHER AMENDING DIVISION 6,
SECTIONS 2-1011 TO 2-1018 CREATING THE "FINANCE AND AUDIT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE;" CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Districts Impacted:
FR.2 ORDINANCE First Reading
19115 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 54 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS," BY
CREATING SECTION 54-19 OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED "TRANSIT
SHELTERS; USE AND CONDUCT," PROVIDING DEFINITIONS AND
PROHIBITED CONDUCT AT TRANSIT SHELTERS; PROVIDING FOR
ENFORCEMENT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE X OF THE
CITY CODE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Districts Impacted:
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FR.3 ORDINANCE First Reading
19113 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RENAMING THE
CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY') PARK LOCATED AT 971 NORTHWEST 2ND
STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AND IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NO. 01-4138-
003-0690, FROM "RUBEN DARIO PARK" TO "HENDERSON PARK";
AMENDING CHAPTER 38/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "PARKS AND
RECREATION/IN GENERAL," BY AMENDING SECTION 38-38 OF THE
CITY CODE, CURRENTLY TITLED "NAMING OF RUBEN DARIO
PARK," TO RENAME THE PROPERTY DESIGNATED THEREIN AS
"HENDERSON PARK"; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER
TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE
RENAMING OF THE PARK, INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF
APPLICABLE SIGNAGE WITHIN THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN
IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Districts Impacted:
FR.4 ORDINANCE First Reading
19114 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION RENAMING THE
CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") OWNED PARK LOCATED AT 342
SOUTHWEST 7TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AND IDENTIFIED BY
FOLIO NO. 01-0202-030-1010, FROM "GENERAL JOSE FRANCISCO
MORAZAN QUESADA PARK" TO "RIVERSIDE PARK"; AMENDING
CHAPTER 38/ARTICLE I OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "PARKS AND
RECREATION/IN GENERAL," BY AMENDING SECTION 38-28 OF THE
CITY CODE, CURRENTLY TITLED "NAMING OF GENERAL JOSE
FRANCISCO MORAZAN QUESADA PARK" TO RENAME THE
PROPERTY DESIGNATED THEREIN AS "RIVERSIDE PARK";
FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL
ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE RENAMING OF THE
PARK, INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF APPLICABLE SIGNAGE
WITHIN THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE
EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Districts Impacted:
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FR.5 ORDINANCE First Reading
19116 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 2/ARTICLE XI/DIVISION 11 AND 12 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED
"ADMINISTRATION/BOARDS, COMMITTEES,
COMMISSIONS/RESERVED," MORE SPECIFICALLY BY AMENDING
DIVISION 11, SECTION 2-1145 THROUGH DIVISION 12, 2-1174 OF
THE CITY CODE TO ESTABLISH THE "ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY
BOARD" ("BOARD"), STATING THE BOARD'S PURPOSE, POWERS,
DUTIES, COMPOSITION, APPOINTMENT QUALIFICATIONS, AND
REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP; PROVIDING FOR OFFICERS,
RULES OF PROCEDURE, MEETINGS, QUORUM, LEGAL AND STAFF
SUPPORT, ASSIGNMENT OF PERSONNEL, WAIVERS, OTHER
NECESSARY PROVISIONS, AND PUBLIC NOTICE; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE
EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted:
FR.6 ORDINANCE First Reading
18842 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. R-24-0225, ADOPTED JUNE 18, 2024, AMENDING
City Manager's Office CHAPTER 40/ARTICLE IV/DIVISION 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "PERSONNEL/PENSION
AND RETIREMENT PLAN/CITY OF MIAMI FIREFIGHTERS' AND
POLICE OFFICERS' RETIREMENT TRUST," MORE PARTICULARLY
AMENDING SECTION 40-203 TO GRANT INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS MEMBERS VESTED ON
SEPTEMBER 26, 2015, THE BENEFITS IN EFFECT ON SEPTEMBER
30, 2010, AND PERMITTING FIREFIGHTER MEMBERS ELIGIBLE FOR
RETIREMENT TO ELECT UP TO SEVEN YEARS IN THE FORWARD
DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM BASED ON THE
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 587
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT FOR OCTOBER 1, 2023,
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
Districts Impacted:
History:
03/12/26 City Commission NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 04/09/26
RESULT:
NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 4/9/2026 9:00 AM
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FR.7 ORDINANCE First Reading
19076 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 10/ARTICLE VI OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED
"BUILDINGS/UNSAFE STRUCTURES," TO PROVIDE A WAIVER FOR
QUALIFYING SENIOR CITIZENS AND LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS TO
THE COSTS OF RECOVERY IN UNSAFE STRUCTURE VIOLATION
CASES; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING
FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
Districts Impacted:
END OF FIRST READING ORDINANCES
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BC.1
19063
Office of the
City Clerk
BC.2
19094
Office of the
City Clerk
BC - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING AND
CONFIRMING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATION
ADVISORY BOARD FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
NOMINATED BY:
Mayor Eileen Higgins
Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Commissioner Damian Pardo
Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Commissioner Christine King
City Manager James Reyes
Miami -Dade County Public Schools
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING A CERTAIN
INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES' AND SANITATION
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT TRUST FOR A TERM AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEE: NOMINATED BY:
Fernando Acosta Commission -At -Large
(AFSCME Local 1907)
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BC.3
19064
Office of the
City Clerk
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE INTERFAITH ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR
TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
(Non -Voting Alternate
Member)
(Non -Voting Alternate
Member)
(Non -Voting Alternate
Member)
(Non -Voting Alternate
Member)
(Non -Voting Alternate
Member)
(Non -Voting Alternate
Member)
(Non -Voting Alternate
Member)
NOMINATED BY:
Mayor Eileen Higgins
Mayor Eileen Higgins
Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Commissioner Damian Pardo
Commissioner Damian Pardo
Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Commissioner Christine King
Commissioner Christine King
City Manager James Reyes
City Manager James Reyes
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PZ - PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S)
Planning and Zoning matters may be heard at any time. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 13903 and
Section 166.041(c), Florida Statutes, for ordinances changing the list of uses and ordinances
requesting zoning changes of ten (10) contiguous acres or more, at least one (1) hearing shall be
after 5:00 PM unless the City Commission elects to conduct that hearing at another time by a 4/5ths
affirmative vote.
PZ.1 ORDINANCE First Reading
18838 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE 3, TITLED
"GENERAL TO ZONES," TO MODIFY THE AFFORDABLE AND
ATTAINABLE MIXED -INCOME TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT
DENSITY PROGRAM; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
APPLICANT(S): James Reyes, City Manager, on behalf of the City of
Miami
PURPOSE: The request seeks approval to amend the Miami 21 zoning
code by adjusting the number of attainable mixed -income housing units a
development must provide to qualify for the Attainable Mixed -Income
Housing Transfer of Development Density Program, to refine program
requirements and support mixed -income housing development.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Scheduled to be heard on
April 1, 2026.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 18899 Linked to this Legislative
File
Districts Impacted: All
History:
02/26/26 City Commission DEFERRED
Next: 04/09/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/9/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
END OF PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S)
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DI - DISCUSSION ITEMS
NOTE: Legislation may result from City Commission consideration of any Commission Discussion
item. Should Legislation result from the Discussion, public comment related to the Legislation will be
heard.
This portion of the agenda is separately designated as being available for the purpose of providing
and securing City Commission information, direction, and guidance in significant pending and
concluded matters, including matters not specifically set forth in this section.
It is anticipated that no input from anyone other than the City personnel is needed or expected while
the City Commission is considering any matter in this portion of the Agenda.
DI.1
19074
City Manager's Office
DISCUSSION ITEM
A DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING GSA SITE UNSOLICITED
PROPOSALS.
Districts Impacted:
DI.2 DISCUSSION ITEM
19071 A DISCUSSION ITEM TO PRESENT THE 2025 ANNUAL FINANCE
De artment of Finance COMMITTEE BOARD REPORT.
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Districts Impacted:
DI.3 DISCUSSION ITEM
19111 A DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING A PROPOSAL FROM FAST
CLEANING SOLUTIONS TO MIAMI RIVER COMMISSION.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Districts Impacted:
DI.4 DISCUSSION ITEM
19095 A DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA).
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted:
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DI.5
19107
DISCUSSION ITEM
A DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING PERMITTING.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted:
END OF DISCUSSION ITEMS
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FL - FUTURE LEGISLATION
Pursuant to Resolution R-23-0075, the full title of any amendment to the City of Miami Code, or
Text Amendment to the Miami 21 Code, sponsored or co -sponsored by the City Administration
shall be published in the "Future Legislation" section of the City Commission agenda for one (1)
regular City Commission meeting prior to placing the proposed amendment on a subsequent
City Commission agenda for First Reading. Items placed in the Future Legislation section
shall require no action from the City Commission.
The public may submit their comments to futurelegislation@miamigov.com Comments shall be
accepted through the period indicated under each Ordinance. Once the public comment period
has closed, said public comments shall be included as supporting documentation to the
legislation. The public comment period shall re -open for fifteen (15) days for additional public
comment after the proposed amendment is published after first reading.
(Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail
address released in response to a public records request or published pursuant to
Resolution R-23-0075, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the City
Commission or City Administration by phone or in writing.)
FL.1
19047
Department of Human
Services
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED
"ADMINISTRATION/DEPARTMENTS," TO BE CONSISTENT WITH
CURRENT PRACTICES AND DEPARTMENTAL UPDATES; AMENDING
DIVISION 13, TITLED "RESERVED," TO ADD SECTIONS 2-526
THROUGH 2-528, THEREBY FORMALLY ESTABLISHING AND
CODIFYING THE "DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES";
PROVIDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT'S PURPOSE, POWERS,
DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES; RELOCATING AND
TRANSFERRING CHAPTER 38, ARTICLE IV, SECTIONS 38-146
("DEFINITIONS"), 38-147 ("DAY CARE FEE SCHEDULE"), AND 38-148
("PRESCHOOL FEE SCHEDULE") TO CHAPTER 2 UNDER THE
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES; CONFORMING REFERENCES
THROUGHOUT THE CITY CODE; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Districts Impacted:
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FL.2
19016
Department of
Planning
FL.3
19130
Department of
Resilience and Public
Works
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 62/ARTICLE VII OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "PLANNING AND
ZONING/HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION
BOARD," AND CHAPTER 62/ARTICLE XVI, TITLED "PLANNING AND
ZONING/ART IN PUBLIC PLACES," TO MODIFY BOARD
APPOINTMENTS; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Districts Impacted: All
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 54/ ARTICLE II/SECTION 54-56 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED
"STREETS AND SIDEWALKS/ CONSTRUCTION, EXCAVATION, AND
REPAIR/ CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR OF
STREET IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED WHEN ADJACENT PROPERTY
IS IMPROVED BY CONSTRUCTION OF $100,000.00 OR MORE IN
VALUE OR EXCEEDING 1,000 SQUARE FEET IN FLOOR AREA;
RESTRICTION," TO PROVIDE FOR THE INCREASE OF THE
CONSTRUCTION VALUE THRESHOLD THAT TRIGGERS REQUIRED
STREET IMPROVEMENTS, REDUCING THE MAXIMUM
PERCENTAGE OF REQUIRED RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENT
COSTS FOR PROPERTY OWNERS, AND REQUIRING COMPLIANCE
WITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) AND LIFE -SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF
OCCUPANCY; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Districts Impacted: All
END OF FUTURE LEGISLATION
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