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Meeting Agenda
Thursday, April 23, 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 111, City Attorney
Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk
City Commission
Meeting Agenda April 23, 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:
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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PA - PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Note: Legislation may result from City Commission consideration of any personal appearance.
PA.1 PERSONAL APPEARANCE
19068 A PRESENTATION BY MIAMI DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE
ON THE ADVANCE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ATMS)
PROGRAM.
END OF PERSONAL APPEARANCE
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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
19163
Department of Parks
and Recreation
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE,
RATIFYING, CONFIRMING, AND APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER'S
FINDINGS, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A", THAT
IT IS MOST ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") TO
WAIVE THE COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING PROCEDURE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-90 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), AND
RETROACTIVELY APPROVING THE SELECTION OF BROUSS
ELEVATORS INC. ("CONTRACTOR"), FOR THE PURCHASE OF
PARTIAL ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION SERVICES ("SERVICES") AT
THE LITTLE HAITI SOCCER PARK COMMUNITY BUILDING FOR THE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT ("PARKS") FOR AN
ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND AND 00/100
DOLLARS ($56,000.00); ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE
FROM PARKS AND RECREATION ACCOUNT CODE NO.
31100.291001.670000.0000.00000; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS,
BUDGETARY APPROVALS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE
PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CODE, INCLUDING, THE CITY'S
PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE, ANTI -DEFICIENCY ACT, AND
FINANCIAL INTEGRITY PRINCIPLES, ALL AS SET FORTH IN
CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY CODE, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS MAY BE DEEMED
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE.
Districts Impacted: District 5
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CA.2
19042
Department of Real
Estate and Asset
Management
CA.3
19053
Department of
Resilience and Public
Works
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT, ALLOCATE, AND APPROPRIATE
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ("GRANTOR") IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND, TWO
HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 75/100 DOLLARS ($227,298.75)
("GRANT FUNDS") FOR PHASE II OF THE MIAMARINA PUMP -OUT
ENHANCEMENT PROJECT ("PROJECT"); FURTHER AUTHORIZING
THE ALLOCATION AND APPROPRIATION OF SEVENTY-FIVE
THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX AND 25/100 DOLLARS
($75,766.25) FROM LEGALLY AVAILABLE FUNDING SOURCES AS
THE REQUIRED CITY MATCH; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL
RELATED DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY APPLICATIONS,
AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS, RENEWALS, AND MODIFICATIONS,
ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND IN
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND
REGULATIONS; 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; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO CREATE NECESSARY ACCOUNTING STRUCTURES
IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING
PRINCIPLES; APPROVING, RATIFYING, AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN
NECESSARY ACTIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER AND 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; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Districts Impacted: District 2
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING THREE (3) RIGHT-OF-WAY DEEDS
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
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CA.4 RESOLUTION
19149 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING
De artment of Risk THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY TO AND ON BEHALF OF
p ARNDRE FISHER, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY
Management CHAPTER 440, FLORIDA STATUTES, THE TOTAL SUM OF ONE
HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS
($175,000.00), IN FULL SETTLEMENT OF ALL CLAIMS AND DATES
OF ACCIDENT ALLEGED AGAINST THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY"), ITS
OFFICERS, AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES, WITHOUT ADMISSION OF
LIABILITY, UPON EXECUTING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, HOLD
HARMLESS, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT AS WELL AS A
GENERAL RELEASE OF THE CITY, ITS PRESENT AND FORMER
OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES, FROM ANY AND ALL
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS; ALLOCATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED AND
00/100 DOLLARS ($174,900.00) FROM ACCOUNT NO.
50001.301001.524000.0000.00000 AND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
ONE HUNDRED AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($100.00), FOR THE
SEPARATE GENERAL RELEASE, FROM ACCOUNT NO.
00001.980000.531010.0000.00000.
CA.5
19194
Office of the City
Attorney
Districts Impacted: N/A
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING
THE SETTLEMENT OF ARMANDO CARDELLA, AS A TRUSTEE OF
THE BOSCH TRUST, A LAND TRUST VS. CITY OF MIAMI, CASE NO.
2025-017969-CA-01, PENDING IN THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY-ONE
THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 10/100 DOLLARS
($61,320.10), IN FULL AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF ANY AND
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS BETWEEN THE PARTIES.
Districts Impacted:
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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PH.1
19075
Department of Housing
and Community
Development
PH - PUBLIC HEARINGS
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. R-25-0525, ADOPTED
ON DECEMBER 11, 2025, "AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ALLOCATE, UPON THE FULFILLMENT BY GALLERY AT
WAGNER CREEK, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
( "DEVELOPER" ), OF ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET
FORTH IN THE COLLECTIVE MEMORANDA TO THE CITY OF MIAMI'S
( "CITY" ) HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL LOAN COMMITTEE,
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "A,"
FUNDING ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED FOUR MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND
EIGHTY DOLLARS ($4,848,080.00) FROM THE PROPOSED TRANCHE 2
MIAMI FOREVER AFFORDABLE HOUSING LIMITED AD VALOREM
BONDS FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPONENTS OF A 27-
STORY, MIXED USE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROJECT TO BE
LOCATED AT 1500 NORTHWEST 12 AVENUE, TO BE KNOWN AS
"GALLERY AT WAGNER CREEK," BEING DEVELOPED BY THE
DEVELOPER; SUCH ALLOCATION TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, LOCAL, AND CITY LAWS,
RULES, AND REGULATIONS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE CITY' S AFFORDABLE
HOUSING BONDS PROJECTS STRATEGIES, THE TRANCHE 2
AFFORDABLE HOUSING INTENT TO REIMBURSE RESOLUTION, AND
THE TRANCHE 2 MIAMI FOREVER AFFORDABLE HOUSING LIMITED AD
VALOREM BONDS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE," AND
REPLACING IN LIEU THEREOF THIS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOCATE, UPON THE
FULFILLMENT BY THE DEVELOPER, OF ALL OF THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE COLLECTIVE MEMORANDA TO THE
CITY'S HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL LOAN COMMITTEE, ATTACHED
AND INCORPORATED AS COMPOSITE EXHIBIT "A," FUNDING ON A
REIMBURSEMENT BASIS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOUR
MILLION, EIGHT HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND, EIGHTY
DOLLARS ($4,848,080.00) FROM THE MIAMI FOREVER BOND ( "MFB" )
PROGRAM FOR THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPONENTS OF A 27-
STORY, MIXED USE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROJECT TO BE
LOCATED AT 1500 NORTHWEST 12 AVENUE, TO BE KNOWN AS
"GALLERY AT WAGNER CREEK," BEING DEVELOPED BY THE
DEVELOPER; SUCH ALLOCATION TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE OF FLORIDA, LOCAL, AND CITY LAWS,
RULES, AND REGULATIONS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE CITY' S AFFORDABLE
HOUSING BONDS PROJECTS STRATEGIES, AND THE MIAMI FOREVER
BOND VALIDATION ORDER.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Districts Impacted: District 1
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PH.2
19147
Department of Housing
and Community
Development
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE,
AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING,
APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDING,
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "B," THAT
COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE
NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA ("CITY") PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85(A) OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; WAIVING THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF FORTY-FIVE
THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($45,000.00) TO SUNSHINE FOR
ALL, INC., A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION, FOR THE
ADMINISTRATION OF CITY OF MIAMI'S SENIOR RENTAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ("PROGRAM"), FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-
2026, WITH AN OPTION TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR
2026-2027 FOR AN ADDITIONAL FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND
00/100 DOLLARS ($45,000.00) AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT'S
DIRECTOR OR DESIGNEE, AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A,"
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, UTILIZING THE FUNDS
GENERATED AND BUDGETED EACH YEAR FROM THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION SCHEDULES OF FEES, SUBJECT TO THE
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE 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 Miguel Angel Gabela,
Commissioner Damian Pardo, Commissioner Rolando Escalona,
Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted: District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4
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PH.3
19085
Department of Housing
and Community
Development
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. R-25-0519, ADOPTED ON DECEMBER 11, 2025, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/STHS)
AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING,
AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDING, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS
EXHIBIT "C," THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT
PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") PURSUANT TO
SECTIONS 29-B(A) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED
( "CITY CHARTER" ), AND SECTION 18-182(C) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ( "CITY CODE" ); WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID
PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A NINETY NINE (99)
YEAR GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT ( "LEASE" ), RENEWABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL
NINETY NINE (99) YEARS, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ( "CITY" ) AND SG LITTLE
HAVANA, LLC ( "DEVELOPER"), ON THE CITY -OWNED PARCELS OF LAND, IDENTIFIED AS
GROUP "A," BY FOLIO NUMBER(S) 01-4102-006-6450, 01-4102-006-6460, 01-4102-006-
6470, 01-4102-006-6480 AND 01-4102-006-6490, LOCATED IN MIAMI, FLORIDA AND GROUP
"B," IDENTIFIED AS FOLIO NUMBER(S) 01-4138-003-2280, 01-4138-003-2270, 01-4138-003-
2260, 01-4138-003-2250, 01-4138-003-2240 AND 01-4138-003-2150, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBITS "A" AND "B," RESPECTIVELY,
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE ELDERLY
RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS,
INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY; SUCH LEASE SUBJECT UPON SUCCESSFUL
REMEDIATION OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, IF ANY," AND REPLACING
IN LIEU THEREOF THIS RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN
ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE CITY
MANAGER'S FINDING, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "C," THAT
COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 29-B(A) OF
THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ( "CITY CHARTER" ), AND
SECTION 18-182(C) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ( "CITY
CODE" ); WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A NINETY NINE (99) YEAR GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT
( "LEASE" ), RENEWABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL NINETY NINE (99) YEARS, BETWEEN THE
CITY OF MIAMI ( "CITY" ) AND SG LITTLE HAVANA, LLC ( "DEVELOPER"), ON THE CITY -
OWNED PARCELS OF LAND, IDENTIFIED AS GROUP "A," BY FOLIO NUMBER(S) 01-4102-
006-6450, 01-4102-006-6460, 01-4102-006-6470, 01-4102-006-6480 AND 01-4102-006-6490,
LOCATED IN MIAMI, FLORIDA AND GROUP "B," IDENTIFIED AS FOLIO NUMBER(S) 01-
4138-003-2280, 01-4138-003-2270, 01-4138-003-2260, 01-4138-003-2250, 01-4138-003-2240
AND 01-4138-003-2150, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN
EXHIBITS "A" AND "B," RESPECTIVELY, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A MIXED USE AFFORDABLE ELDERLY RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT
FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS ( "PROJECT" ); PROVIDING THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS
AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE GROUND LEASE FOR PURPOSES OF ESTABLISHING SITE
CONTROL AND FACILITATING DEVELOPER' S ABILITY TO OBTAIN CONSTRUCTION AND
PERMANENT FINANCING FOR THE PROJECT; PROVIDING THAT THE LEASE SHALL
BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON THE CLOSING OF CONSTRUCTION FINANCING; PROVIDING
THAT THE PROPERTY SHALL AUTOMATICALLY REVERT TO THE CITY IF BUILDING
PERMITS ARE NOT OBTAINED WITHIN THREE (3) YEARS AND FURTHER REQUIRING THAT
THE DEVELOPER USE COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE EFFORTS TO PURSUE APPROVALS
AND FINANCING; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS,
EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY; SUCH LEASE SUBJECT UPON SUCCESSFUL REMEDIATION OF EXISTING
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, IF ANY.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Districts Impacted: District 3
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PH.4
19096
Department of Housing
and Community
Development
PH.5
19054
Department of
Resilience and Public
Works
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE REALLOCATION OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS FROM DISTRICT 2 IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT
OF FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE THOUSAND, THREE HUNDRED
FIFTY-EIGHT AND 54/100 DOLLARS ($459,358.54) TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF RESILIENCE AND PUBLIC WORKS TO BE
UTILIZED FOR CITYWIDE STORMWATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM
UPGRADES, SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS, AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT ("ADA") UPGRADES, AND/OR ANY OTHER CDBG
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS, 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 FORM ACCEPTABLE
TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS, FOR
SAID PURPOSE.
Districts Impacted: All
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING THE PLAT TITLED "BNA NORTH," A
REPLAT AND A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MIAMI OF THE
PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT "1," SUBJECT TO
SATISFACTION OF ALL CONDITIONS REQUIRED BY THE PLAT AND
STREET COMMITTEE AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED
AND INCORPORATED, AND THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN
SECTION 55-8 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED; ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS SHOWN ON THE PLAT;
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE THE PLAT AND CAUSE THE RECORDATION
OF THE PLAT IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
Districts Impacted: District 2
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PH.6 RESOLUTION
19148 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
De artment of Real ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
p TWO AMENDMENTS, (1) A THIRD AMENDMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY
Estate and Asset THE ATTACHED FORM, TO THE GRANT OF EASEMENT, RECORDED
Management ON DECEMBER 12, 2007, BOOK 26102 PAGE 2955 IN THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDED BY THAT
CERTAIN FIRST AMENDMENT RECORDED ON DECEMBER 12, 2007,
BOOK 26102 PAGE 3110 AND AMENDED BY THAT CERTAIN
SECOND AMENDMENT RECORDED ON NOVEMBER 24, 2008, BOOK
26662 PAGE 355 IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONTAINING A COMBINED TOTAL SIZE OF
APPROXIMATELY 7.83 ACRES ON A PORTION OF CITY OF MIAMI
("CITY") OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 888 MACARTHUR
CAUSEWAY, WATSON ISLAND, MIAMI, FLORIDA, LEGALLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; AND
(2) A SECOND AMENDMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED
FORM, TO THE GRANT OF EASEMENT, RECORDED ON OCTOBER
6, 2008, BOOK 26598 PAGE 1473 IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDED BY THAT CERTAIN
FIRST AMENDMENT RECORDED ON OCTOBER 6, 2008, BOOK 26598
PAGE 1498 IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, CONTAINING A TOTAL SIZE OF APPROXIMATELY EIGHT
THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED NINETY (8,790) SQUARE FEET ON A
PORTION OF CITY -OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 888
MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY, WATSON ISLAND, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "B," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED, (THE PROPOSED SECOND AND THIRD
AMENDMENTS ARE HEREINAFTER JOINTLY REFERRED TO AS THE
"AMENDED EASEMENT AGREEMENTS"); FURTHER PROVIDING
THAT THE PROPOSED AMENDED EASEMENT AGREEMENTS ARE
TO BE ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE CITY, BH3 IG DEVELOPER
LLC, ("BH3"), ISLAND GARDENS DEEP HARBOUR LLC, IG LUXURY
LLC, IG RESIDENCES LLC, IG LIFESTYLE LLC, IG RETAIL LLC, AND
IG PARKING LLC, ("TENANTS"), WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS,
MORE PARTICULARLY SET FORTH IN THE AMENDED EASEMENT
AGREEMENTS.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Damian Pardo
Districts Impacted: District 2
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PH.7 RESOLUTION
19160 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, BY A FOUR -
FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED
PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE
CITY MANAGER'S FINDING(S), ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS
EXHIBIT "B," 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 THE ALLOCATION OF
FUNDS FROM THE DISTRICT 2 SHARE OF THE CITY'S MIAMI FOR
EVERYONE ("MFE") PROGRAM, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS, IN A
TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND
00/100 DOLLARS ($200,000.00) ("FUNDS") TO ACE THEATER
FOUNDATION, INC., A FLORIDA NOT -FOR -PROFIT CORPORATION
("ACE FOUNDATION"), FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESTORING AND
REHABILITATING THE HISTORIC ACE THEATER LOCATED AT 3664
GRAND AVENUE ("PROJECT"), WHICH, UPON COMPLETION, WILL
PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH A VENUE FOR EVENTS AND
PERFORMANCES, A CULTURAL PROGRAMMING SPACE, AND A
WORKFORCE HUB, SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL,
STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS REGULATING THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSES.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Damian Pardo
Districts Impacted:
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
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RE - RESOLUTIONS
RE.1 RESOLUTION
19032 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Department of GeneralATTACHMENT(S), ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL, PROJECT TITLED
p "FDEP GARBAGE TRUCK GRANT PROGRAM"; AUTHORIZING THE
Services CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE FLORIDA
Administration DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ("FDEP"), IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED
THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,200,000.00); APPROPRIATING
SAID FUNDS TO THE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT ("GSA") FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3)
AUTOMATED SIDE LOADER GARBAGE TRUCKS; FURTHER
ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI'S LOCAL MATCH IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN
THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FOUR AND 20/100 DOLLARS
($114,154.20), FROM PREVIOUSLY BUDGETED FUNDS IN CAPITAL
PROJECT NO. 40-B233106; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO
ACCEPT THE GRANT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY, TO ADMINISTER AND COMPLY WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE GRANT.
Districts Impacted:
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RE.2 RESOLUTION
19045 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN CAPACITY TO
p THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT")
Resilience and Public WITH ARDURRA GROUP, INC. ("CONSULTANT") FOR RFQ NO. 23-24-
Works 004/4, CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CITYWIDE FLOOD
MITIGATION IMPROVEMENTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED
FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT AND
23/100 DOLLARS ($248,938.23) FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO BE
PERFORMED UNDER THE JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
WITH MIAMI-DADE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT ("MDWASD")
FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF UNDERSIZED WATERMAINS FOR THE
8TH STREET FLOOD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 40-
B233606), THEREBY INCREASING THE CURRENT CONTRACT
CAPACITY OF THE AGREEMENT FROM ONE MILLION, THREE
HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED FORTY-
EIGHT AND 27/100 DOLLARS ($1,322,148.27) TO ONE MILLION, FIVE
HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND, EIGHTY-SIX AND 50/100
DOLLARS ($1,571,086.50); ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM MDWASD;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO.
1 WITH THE CONSULTANT IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING
ANY AMENDMENTS AND EXTENSIONS, SUBJECT TO ALL
ALLOCATIONS, APPROPRIATIONS AND BUDGETARY APPROVALS
HAVING BEEN PREVIOUSLY MADE, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH
APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ("CITY CODE"), INCLUDING, THE CITY OF
MIAMI'S PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE, ANTI -DEFICIENCY ACT, AND
FINANCIAL INTEGRITY PRINCIPLES, ALL AS SET FORTH IN
CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY CODE, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE
CITY ATTORNEY, AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS, AS MAY BE DEEMED
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE.
Districts Impacted: All
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RE.3 RESOLUTION
19158 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Office of Mana ement ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS RELATING TO THE
g 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET
and Budget PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-25-0413, ADOPTED ON
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025, AS AMENDED, THE FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL
PLAN, THE STRATEGIC PLAN, AND THE MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL PLAN
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-25-0412, ADOPTED ON
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025, AS AMENDED (COLLECTIVELY, THE
"BUDGET"), AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE ANY
NECESSARY CHANGES TO ADJUST, AMEND, ALLOCATE, AND
APPROPRIATE THE BUDGET, AND ANY PART THEREOF,
REGARDING CITY OF MIAMI SERVICES AND RESOURCES AS
NECESSARY AND LEGALLY ALLOWED; RATIFYING, APPROVING,
AND CONFIRMING CERTAIN NECESSARY ACTIONS OF THE CITY
MANAGER AND DESIGNATED OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENTS TO
UPDATE THE RELEVANT FINANCIAL CONTROLS, PROJECT CLOSE-
OUTS, ACCOUNTING ENTRIES, AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH AND FOR GRANTS AND OTHER
FUNDING SOURCES IN PROGRESS AND FOR NECESSARY
RELATED DOCUMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND EXECUTIONS, ALL IN
FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY; PROVIDING FOR
APPLICABLE EFFECTIVE DATES.
RE.4
19153
City Manager's Office
Districts Impacted: All
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A SECURED
OR UNSECURED STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT ("SBLC") WITH
WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
TEN MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($10,000.000.00) IN FAVOR OF
THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION ("FDEP"), ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF
FLORIDA (THE "TIITF"), AS THE LETTER OF CREDIT REQUIRED
PURSUANT TO THE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT RELATING TO
THE PARTIAL RELEASE OF DEED RESTRICTIONS BETWEEN TIITF
AND THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY'); PROVIDING THAT THE ANNUAL
FEE FOR THE SBLC SHALL BE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
ONE HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED AND 00/100
DOLLARS ($104,500.00); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
NECESSARY AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS, ALL IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SBLC; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Districts Impacted:
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RE.5 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
04/09/26 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 04/23/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/23/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner, District Three
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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RE.6 RESOLUTION
18101 A RESOLUTION OF MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO IMMEDIATELY STOP AND CEASE PAYING ATTORNEY
FEES AND COSTS, AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
CEASE AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF THE SAME, IN ANY
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS BY JOE CAROLLO IN THE HEREIN
REFERENCED CASE EITHER IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT
COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA, THE UNITED
STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT AND
THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT; FURTHER DIRECTING THE
CITY ATTORNEY TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO
ANY PERSON OR ENTITY TO WHOM ITS PROVISIONS MAY APPLY
OR THAT MAY BE AFFECTED BY THEM.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Districts Impacted:
History:
09/11/25 City Commission CONTINUED Next: 10/09/25
RESULT: CONTINUED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/9/2025 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo,
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
ABSENT: Joe Carollo
10/09/25 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 10/23/25
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 10/23/2025 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo,
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
ABSENT: Joe Carollo
10/23/25 City Commission INDEFINITELY DEFERRED Next:
11/20/25
RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next:
11/20/2025 9:00 AM
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo,
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
ABSENT: Joe Carollo
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RE.7 RESOLUTION
19137 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR -
FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 54-
137 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ("CITY CODE"),
WAIVING ANY RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO CO -DESIGNATING
NORTHWEST 14TH TERRACE BETWEEN NORTHWEST 32ND
AVENUE AND NORTHWEST 37TH AVENUE AS "ANGEL GONZALEZ
WAY," IN HONOR OF ANGEL GONZALEZ'S EXEMPLARY SERVICE,
ACHIEVEMENTS, AND MEANINGFUL 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 CERTIFIED
COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE HEREIN DESIGNATED
OFFICIALS.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Districts Impacted:
RE.8 RESOLUTION
19001 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE BAYFRONT PARK
MANAGEMENT TRUST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE
NEGOTIATED REVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT, WITH EVENT
ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC., IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
ATTACHED FORM, AND IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY, FOR THE ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL AT BAYFRONT
PARK; FURTHER WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 38-
113 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela,
Commissioner Christine King
Districts Impacted:
History:
03/12/26 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 04/23/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/23/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner, District Three
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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RE.9 RESOLUTION
19159 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION PURSUANT TO
CHAPTER 52/ARTICLE I/SECTION 52-2(H) OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED "SPECIAL
EVENTS/SPECIAL EVENTS IN GENERAL; DURATION AND
LIMITATIONS; CITY COMMISSION WAIVER/SPECIAL EVENTS ON
CITY OF MIAMI PROPERTY" TO WAIVE THE TIME LIMITATION OF
TEN (10) SPECIAL EVENTS PER YEAR PER LOCATION FOR THE
SPECIAL EVENTS SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE AT THE CITY OF
MIAMI PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3385 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, FROM APRIL 23, 2026, TO DECEMBER 31, 2026, WITH
CONDITIONS AS STATED HEREIN.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Damian Pardo
Districts Impacted:
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RE.10 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:
History:
04/09/26 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 04/23/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [3 TO 2] Next: 4/23/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner, District Three
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Rolando Escalona
NAYS: Damian Pardo, Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
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RE.11 RESOLUTION
19179 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY
Office of Management OF MIAMI ("CITY") TO ISSUE TAX-EXEMPT GENERAL OBLIGATION
and Budget BONDS PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES PROVIDED THAT THE
CAPITAL PROJECTS DEBT MILLAGE NOT EXCEED THE RATE OF
0.5935 MILLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOVEMBER 7, 2017
BOND REFERENDUM APPROVED BY THE VOTERS, INITIALLY IN AN
EXPECTED NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL MAXIMUM PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
OF TWENTY MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE THOUSAND
AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($20,539,000.00) IN ORDER TO, AMONG
OTHER THINGS, REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR FUNDS ADVANCED BY
THE CITY FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED WITH RESPECT TO
CAPITAL PROJECTS TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE CITY TO
IMPROVE STREETS AND INFRASTRUCTURE AND TO ENHANCE
PUBLIC SAFETY, ALL AS INDICATED IN THE ATTACHED PROJECT
LIST IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED
(COLLECTIVELY, AS "MFB ROADWAY AND PUBLIC SAFETY —
GROUP 2"); ESTABLISHING CERTAIN RELATED DEFINITIONS OF
TERMS; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN FURTHER AND INCIDENTAL
ACTIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER IN CONSULTATION WITH THE
CITY ATTORNEY, BOND COUNSEL, DISCLOSURE COUNSEL,
FINANCIAL ADVISOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINANCE
DIRECTOR, BUDGET DIRECTOR, AND SUCH OTHER APPROPRIATE
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS OF THE CITY AS THE CITY
MANAGER DEEMS NECESSARY, ALL AS REQUIRED FOR
PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 103 AND 141-150 OF THE U.S. INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, AND FOR COMPLIANCE
THEREWITH; FURTHER AUTHORIZING RELATED AMENDMENTS TO
THE CITY'S MULTI -YEAR CAPITAL PLAN AS NECESSARY.
Districts Impacted: All
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RE.12 RESOLUTION
18335 MAY BE WITHDRAWN
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE DISTRICT 3
COMMISSIONER'S SHARE OF THE FUNDS APPORTIONED
BETWEEN THE FIVE (5) COMMISSION DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO
THE ANTI -POVERTY INITIATIVE FORMULA FOR THE
COMMISSIONER OF EACH DISTRICT IN ATOTALAMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED ONE MILLION, SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND, THREE
HUNDRED ONE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,076,301.00) FOR THE
DISTRICT SPONSORED "DISTRICT 3 AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND
SENIOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE GIFT CARD PROGRAM"
("PROGRAM"); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS, SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF ALL
FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS, INCLUDING THE CHARTER OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AND CODE OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE; THE
USE, ALLOCATION, AND APPROPRIATION 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 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, PROJECT CLOSE-OUTS, ACCOUNTING
ENTRIES, AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN CONNECTION HEREWITH
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Joe Carollo
Districts Impacted:
History:
10/23/25 City Commission INDEFINITELY DEFERRED Next:
04/23/26
RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next:
4/23/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo,
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
ABSENT: Joe Carollo
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RE.13 RESOLUTION
19156 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING
GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AND PASS SUCH
LEGISLATION AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO USE BUILDING FUNDS TO OFFSET
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES; URGING COUNTIES AND
OTHER MUNICIPALITIES TO PASS SIMILAR RESOLUTIONS;
FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF
THIS RESOLUTION TO THE DESIGNATED OFFICES DESCRIBED
HEREIN.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted:
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RE.14 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:
History:
04/09/26 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 04/23/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/23/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Rolando Escalona
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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RE.15 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:
History:
04/09/26 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 04/23/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/23/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner, District Three
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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RE.16
19023
Office of the City
Attorney
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY AND ALL
ACTION(S) NECESSARY , IN LAW OR EQUITY, TO ENFORCE THE
CITY OF MIAMI'S RIGHTS RELATED TO THE PUBLIC BENEFIT
AGREEMENT REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW FIRE
STATION NO. 4, DATED APRIL 13, 2020, AND ANY AMENDMENTS OR
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME, IN CONNECTION WITH THE
DEVELOPMENT OF MERCEDES-BENZ PLACES, SOUTHSIDE PARK,
AND CITY FIRE -RESCUE STATION NO. 4.
SPONSOR(S): Mayor Eileen T. Higgins
Districts Impacted:
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RE.17 RESOLUTION
19183 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SUBJECT TO
THE ELECTION HEREIN PROVIDED FOR, IN AN AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEEDING FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY
MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($450,000,000.00) OF GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS ("BONDS") OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
("CITY"), IN ONE OR MORE SEPARATE SERIES, TO REPAIR AND
REPLACE CRITICALLY DETERIORATING FIRE AND POLICE
FACILITIES, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING NEW FIRE STATIONS
AND A NEW PUBLIC SAFETY HEADQUARTERS FOR POLICE AND
FIRST RESPONDERS, WITH INTEREST PAYABLE AT RATES NOT
EXCEEDING THE MAXIMUM RATE ALLOWED BY LAW; PROVIDING
FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AD VALOREM TAXES TO
PAY SUCH BONDS, PROVIDED THAT THE DEBT MILLAGE NOT
EXCEED THE RATE OF 0.5935 MILLS, WITH SAID BONDS TO BE
INCLUDED IN THE CITY' S INDEPENDENT ANNUAL AUDIT
CONDUCTED BY THE CITY' S EXTERNAL AUDITOR; CALLING
FOR A BOND REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION AND MAKING
PROVISIONS FOR PUBLIC NOTICES AND HOLDING A BOND
REFERENDUM SPECIAL ELECTION ON AUGUST 18, 2026, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE ELECTORATE AT SAID
ELECTION, WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS;
DESCRIBING THE REGISTRATION BOOKS AND RECORDS
MAINTAINED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE GENERAL LAWS
OF FLORIDA AND OF THE CHARTER AND CODE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, WHICH THE CITY HAS ADOPTED
AND DESIRES TO USE FOR HOLDING SUCH BOND REFERENDUM
SPECIAL ELECTION; DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING THE CITY
CLERK AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY
COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF VOTER
REGISTRATION BOOKS AND RECORDS; AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF THE
ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION AND THE PROVISIONS HEREOF
PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW; AND DIRECTING THE CITY
CLERK TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE HEREIN
RESOLUTION TO BE DELIVERED TO THE SUPERVISOR OF
ELECTIONS FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO
APPLICABLE LAW NOT LESS THAN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS PRIOR
TO THE DATE OF SUCH BOND REFERENDUM SPECIAL
ELECTION; CONTAINING A REPEALER PROVISION AND A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN IMMEDIATE
EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS RESOLUTION.
SPONSOR(S): Mayor Eileen T. Higgins, Commissioner Rolando
Escalona
Districts Impacted:
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RE.18 RESOLUTION
19186 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING, SETTING FORTH, AND SUBMITTING
TO THE ELECTORATE A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED
("CHARTER") 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 2031 GENERAL ELECTION OF THE
CITY COMMISSIONERS TO 2032, THEREBY MOVING ALL
SUBSEQUENT YEARS FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION OF THE CITY
COMMISSIONERS AND RUN-OFF ELECTIONS FROM ODD -
NUMBERED YEARS TO EVEN -NUMBERED YEARS SO THE
GENERAL ELECTION FOR CITY COMMISSIONERS ARE
CONCURRENT WITH ANY STATEWIDE OR COUNTYWIDE
ELECTION; AMENDING THE PERIOD FOR QUALIFICATION AND
PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF EXISTING TERMS OF OFFICE
DUE TO SAID CHANGE; FURTHER PROVIDING THAT UPON
APPROVAL OF THE ELECTORATE, THIS AMENDMENT WILL BE
IMMEDIATELY EFFECTIVE; CALLING FOR A REFERENDUM AND
PROVIDING THAT THE CHARTER AMENDMENT WILL BE
SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORATE AT THE REFERENDUM SPECIAL
ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 18, 2026; DESIGNATING AND
APPOINTING THE CITY CLERK AS THE OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO THE USE OF VOTER
REGISTRATION BOOKS AND RECORDS; FURTHER DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO CAUSE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE HEREIN
RESOLUTION TO BE DELIVERED TO THE SUPERVISOR OF
ELECTIONS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA NOT LESS THAN
FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF SUCH ELECTION;
AND PROVIDING AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS
RESOLUTION.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Damian Pardo
Districts Impacted:
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RE.19 RESOLUTION
19187 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR -
FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 54-
137 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED
("CITY CODE"), DECLARING NO OBJECTION AND WAIVING THE
RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO STREET CO -DESIGNATIONS AND CO -
DESIGNATING NORTHWEST 60TH STREET FROM NORTHWEST
22ND AVENUE TO THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI AS "FREDERICK MORLEY WAY" IN RECOGNITION OF HIS
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE GREATER MIAMI AREA;
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 Christine King
Districts Impacted:
RE.20 RESOLUTION
19188 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR -
FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 54-
137 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED
("CITY CODE"), DECLARING NO OBJECTION AND WAIVING THE
RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO STREET CO -DESIGNATIONS AND CO -
DESIGNATING NORTHWEST 11TH STREET BETWEEN NORTHWEST
7TH AVENUE AND BISCAYNE BOULEVARD AS "HARLEM SQUARE
STREET"; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL
NECESSARY ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE CO -DESIGNATION; AND
DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS
RESOLUTION TO THE DESIGNATED RECIPIENTS.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
Districts Impacted:
END OF RESOLUTIONS
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SR - SECOND READING ORDINANCE
SR.1 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 20 OF THE CITY CODE,
TITLED, "FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION", 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 OF THE CITY CODE, TITLED
"PARKS AND RECREATION" MORE SPECIFICALLY ARTICLE I TITLED, "IN GENERAL" AND
ARTICLE IV TITLED, "DAY CARE PROGRAM"; 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
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 55 OF THE CITY CODE TITLED "SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS";
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
04/09/26 City Commission PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH
MODIFICATION(S) Next: 04/23/26
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH MODIFICATION(S)
[UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/23/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner, District Three
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
END OF SECOND READING ORDINANCE
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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
19047 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
Department of Human FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED
Services "ADMINISTRATION/DEPARTMENTS," TO CREATE DIVISION 18,
SECTIONS 2-598 THROUGH 2-610 TO ESTABLISH THE CITY OF
MIAMI ("CITY") DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
("DEPARTMENT"); PROVIDING FOR THE DEPARTMENT'S PURPOSE,
APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR, ESTABLISHING DEPARTMENT
DIVISIONS, FUNCTIONS, AND DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Mayor Eileen T. Higgins, Commissioner Christine
King
Districts Impacted:
History:
04/09/26 City Commission NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 04/23/26
RESULT:
NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 4/23/2026 9:00 AM
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FR.2 ORDINANCE First Reading
19130 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
De artment of CHAPTER 54/ARTICLE II/SECTION 54-56 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
p OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED
Resilience and Public "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS/CONSTRUCTION, EXCAVATION, AND
Works 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.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
Districts Impacted: All
History:
04/09/26 City Commission NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 04/23/26
RESULT:
NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 4/23/2026 9:00 AM
FR.3 ORDINANCE First Reading
18999 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
CHAPTER 54/ARTICLE VI OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, AS
AMENDED, TITLED "STREETS AND SIDEWALKS/SIDEWALK AND
STREET CAFES," TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS
THE USE OF THE SIDEWALK IN THE FLAGLER SPECIALTY
DISTRICT CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN IMMEDIATE EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Mayor Eileen T. Higgins, Commissioner Damian
Pardo, Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Districts Impacted:
END OF FIRST READING ORDINANCES
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AC.1
19181
Office of the City
Attorney
AC - ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION
ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION
UNDER THE PARAMETERS OF SECTION 286.011(8), FLORIDA
STATUTES, A PRIVATE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION WILL BE
CONDUCTED AT THE APRIL 23, 2026, MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
MEETING, THE PERSON CHAIRING THE CITY COMMISSION
MEETING WILL ANNOUNCE THE COMMENCEMENT OF AN
ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION, CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC, FOR
PURPOSES OF DISCUSSING THE PENDING LITIGATION IN THE
MATTER OF JOE CAROLLO V. CITY OF MIAMI, ET AL., CASE NO.
2006-014464-CA-01, PENDING IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, TO WHICH THE CITY IS PRESENTLY A PARTY. THE
SUBJECT OF THE MEETING WILL BE CONFINED TO SETTLEMENT
NEGOTIATIONS OR STRATEGY SESSIONS RELATED TO
LITIGATION EXPENDITURES. THIS PRIVATE MEETING WILL BEGIN
AT APPROXIMATELY 10:00 A.M. (OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS
THE COMMISSIONERS' SCHEDULES PERMIT) AND CONCLUDE
APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR LATER. THE SESSION WILL BE
ATTENDED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION, WHICH
INCLUDE CHAIRWOMAN CHRISTINE KING, COMMISSIONERS
MIGUEL ANGEL GABELA, DAMIAN PARDO, ROLANDO ESCALONA,
AND RALPH "RAFAEL" ROSADO; CITY MANAGER JAMES REYES;
AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL FABIAN A. RUIZ. A CERTIFIED COURT
REPORTER WILL BE PRESENT TO ENSURE THAT THE SESSION IS
FULLY TRANSCRIBED AND THE TRANSCRIPT WILL BE MADE
PUBLIC UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THE ABOVE -CITED, ONGOING
LITIGATION. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT
SESSION, THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE
REOPENED AND THE PERSON PRESIDING OVER THE CITY
COMMISSION MEETING WILL ANNOUNCE THE TERMINATION OF
THE ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION.
Districts Impacted:
END OF ATTORNEY -CLIENT SESSION
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BC.1
19146
Office of the
City Clerk
BC - BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD FOR TERMS
AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
(Alternate At -Large, Miami -
Dade County
Public Schools)
NOMINATED BY:
Mayor Eileen Higgins
Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Commissioner Damian Pardo
Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Commissioner Christine King
Commission -At -Large
Commission -At -Large
Commission -At -Large
Commission -At -Large
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BC.2
19094
Office of the
City Clerk
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)
History:
04/09/26 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 04/23/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/23/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner, District Three
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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BC.3
19062
Office of the
City Clerk
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN
INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEES:
NOMINATED BY:
Mayor Eileen Higgins
Mayor Eileen Higgins
Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Commissioner Miguel Angel Gabela
Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Commissioner Rolando Escalona
Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Commissioner Christine King
Commissioner Christine King
END OF BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
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BU - BUDGET
BU.1 DISCUSSION ITEM
18753 QUARTERLY REPORT
Office of Management I SECTION 2-497 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES
and Budget (RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF MANAGEMENT AND
BUDGET)
II SECTION 18-502 (CITY'S ANTI -DEFICIENCY ACT)
III SECTION 18-542 (FINANCIAL INTEGRITY PRINCIPLES)
Districts Impacted:
END OF BUDGET
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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 Second Reading
18487 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING
p ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED
Planning ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1/SECTION 1.2, TITLED
"DEFINITIONS/DEFINITION OF TERMS" TO INTRODUCE A
DEFINITION FOR "ADULT DAYCARE INDOOR ACTIVITY AREA";
FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 4, TITLED "STANDARDS AND
TABLES," TABLE 3, TITLED "BUILDING FUNCTION: USES," TO
INCLUDE A CROSS REFERENCE TO SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS AND TABLE 4, TITLED "DENSITY, INTENSITY AND
PARKING," TO CLARIFY PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR ADULT
DAYCARE; AND BY AMENDING ARTICLE 6, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS," TO ALLOW ADULT DAYCARE FACILITIES BY -RIGHT
OR BY PROCESS OF WARRANT WITHIN CERTAIN SPECIFIED
TRANSECT ZONES AND WHEN SPECIFIED CRITERIA ARE MET;
PROVIDING FOR CRITERIA; MAKING FINDINGS; PROVIDING FOR
TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
APPLICANT(S): Arthur Noriega V, Former City Manager, on behalf of the
City of Miami
PURPOSE: To allow Adult Daycare as a by -Right use, subject to
compliance with defined criteria and within specified Transect Zones.
Further, to allow Adult Daycare in "T5-R," Urban Center Transect Zone -
Restricted and "T6-R," Uban Core Transect Zone — Restricted, by process
of Warrant, clarify associated definitions, and update parking
requirements.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On November 5, 2025
recommended approval, by a vote of 7-0.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 18373 Linked to this Legislative
File
Districts Impacted: All
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History:
11/20/25 City Commission NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 12/11/25
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 12/11/2025 9:00 AM
12/11/25 City Commission PASSED ON FIRST READING Next:
01/22/26
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next:
1/22/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
AYES: Christine King, Miguel Angel Gabela, Damian Pardo,
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
ABSENT: Joe Carollo
01/22/26 City Commission INDEFINITELY DEFERRED Next:
04/23/26
RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next:
4/23/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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PZ.2 ORDINANCE Second Reading
18479 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
De artment of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING
p ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED
Planning ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY AMENDING ARTICLE 1, TITLED
"DEFINITIONS," TO INTRODUCE AND CLARIFY DEFINITIONS
RELATED TO VESSELS; FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 3, SECTION
3.6, TITLED "GENERAL TO ZONES/OFF-STREET PARKING AND
LOADING STANDARDS," AND ARTICLE 6, SECTION 6.1, TABLE 13,
TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS/INTENT AND
EXCLUSIONS," TO CREATE CONSISTENCY WITH THE DEFINITIONS
AND ESTABLISH AND UPDATE REGULATIONS, PROCESSES, AND
BY RIGHT CRITERIA PERTAINING TO VESSELS, BOAT SLIPS, BOAT
HOUSES, AND DOCKS / PIERS; FURTHER AMENDING ARTICLE 6,
SECTION 6.3, TITLED "SUPPLEMENTAL
REGULATIONS/COMMERCIAL USES," TO ESTABLISH A NEW
SUBSECTION REGULATING MARINE -RELATED COMMERCIAL
ESTABLISHMENTS; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
APPLICANT(S): Arthur Noriega V, Former City Manager on behalf of the
City of Miami
PURPOSE: The amendments update definitions, clarify land use
regulations, and modernize design standards relating to Vessels, Boat
Slips, Boat Houses, Docks / Piers, and Marine -Related Commercial. A By
Right process has been made available when the proposal complies with
specified criteria. Updated standards support their development and
regulate their use, while also providing protection for neighborhood
character and mitigating the impact on adjacent properties.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: On November 19, 2025
recommended approval, by a vote of 9-0.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 18372 Linked to this Legislative
File
Districts Impacted: All
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History:
12/11/25 City Commission NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 01/22/26
RESULT: NO ACTION TAKEN Next: 1/22/2026 9:00 AM
01/22/26 City Commission PASSED ON FIRST READING Next:
02/26/26
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING [UNANIMOUS] Next:
2/26/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner, District Four
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
02/26/26 City Commission DEFERRED Next: 04/23/26
RESULT: DEFERRED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 4/23/2026 9:00 AM
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner, District Two
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner, District One
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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PZ.3
18830
Department of
Planning
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING, WITH CONDITIONS, A MAJOR USE
SPECIAL PERMIT ("MUSP") PURSUANT TO APPENDIX C, SECTION
627.2, AND ASSOCIATED CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT ("CLASS II")
PURSUANT TO SECTION 627.1.15 OF ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED, FOR A MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE SD-27.2
MIDTOWN WEST OVERLAY, LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 3055
NORTH MIAMI AVENUE, 2997 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE, 2905 NORTH
MIAMI AVENUE, 3000 NORTHEAST 1 AVENUE, AND 35 NORTHEAST
29 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN THE ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED EXHIBIT "A";
SUCH APPROVAL OF THE MUSP WILL ALLOW UP TO 924
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS, OFFICE AND RETAIL USES, AND
ASSOCIATED PARKING AND APPROVAL OF THE CLASS II WILL
ALLOW MANEUVERING OF TRUCKS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
FOR OFF STREET LOADING; MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
LOCATION: Generally, 3055 N Miami Av
APPLICANT(S): Iris Escarra, Esq. on behalf of RM MP Dev Venture LLC.
PURPOSE: A Major Use Special Permit, pursuant to Appendix C, Section
627.2.3.1, is requested to allow the construction of a mixed -use
development consisting of 924 residential units, 48,991 square feet of
office use, 106,651 square feet of retail use, and 1,118 on -site parking
spaces, together with 200 off -site parking spaces secured by easement.
In addition, a Class II Special Permit, pursuant to Section 627.1.15, is
requested to allow truck maneuvering within the public right-of-way for the
purpose of accessing off-street loading facilities. The requested approvals
are sought to promote the most efficient use of land across a group of
contiguous, covenant -unified parcels totaling approximately 5.344 acres.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Scheduled as part of the
April 15, 2026, meeting agenda.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 18901 Linked to this Legislative
File
Districts Impacted: All
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PZ.4 ORDINANCE First Reading
19110 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("MIAMI 21 CODE"), BY AMENDING
ARTICLE 5, TITLED "SPECIFIC TO ZONES," TO ALLOW THE USE OF
T3 TRANSECT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN THE
CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND TWO-
FAMILY RESIDENCES ("DUPLEX") IN HIGHER TRANSECT ZONES
AND REMOVE THE REQUIRED ADDITIONAL SIDE AND REAR
SETBACKS WHEN A DEVELOPMENT WITHIN A T5, T6, OR CI -HD
TRANSECT ZONE ABUTS AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY HOME;
MAKING FINDINGS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Mayor Eileen T. Higgins
APPLICANT(S): James Reyes, City Manager, on behalf of the City of
Miami
PURPOSE: The request seeks approval to amend the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Miami ("Miami 21 Code"), to allow the use of T3 Transect
development standards in the construction, addition or alteration of single-
family residences and two-family residences (duplex) in a higher transect
zone. Further, the proposed amendment removes the required additional
side and rear setbacks when a T5 or T6 development abuts an existing
single-family residence.
FINDING(S):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT: Recommended approval.
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD: Scheduled as part of the
April 15, 2026 meeting agenda.
Note for the Record: PZAB File ID 19119 Linked to this Legislative
File
Districts Impacted: All
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
19043
Department of Building
DISCUSSION ITEM
A DISCUSSION REGARDING AN UPDATE ON VIRTUAL
INSPECTIONS.
Districts Impacted:
END OF DISCUSSION ITEMS
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