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City of Miami
Marked Agenda
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 Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
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Thursday, April 23, 2026
9:00 AM City Hall
9:00 AM INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Present: Chairwoman King, Commissioner Gabela, Commissioner Pardo, Commissioner
Escalona, and Commissioner Rosado.
On the 23rd day of April 2026, the City Commission of the City of Miami, Florida, met at its
regular meeting place in City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida, in regular
session. The Commission Meeting was called to order by Chairwoman King at 9:14 a.m.,
recessed at 12:09 p.m., reconvened at 3:05 p.m., recessed at 3:06 p.m., reconvened at 3:54
p.m., and adjourned at 4:42 p.m.
ALSO PRESENT:
James Reyes, City Manager
George K. Wysong III, City Attorney
Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk
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PR - PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
PR.1 PROTOCOL ITEM
19224 Honoree Presenter
Bring Your Child to Work Day Mayor and
Commissioners
National Child Abuse
Awareness Month
Monty Trainer
Protocol Item
Salute
Mayor and
Commissioners
Proclamation
Mayor and
Commissioners
Proclamation and
Key to the City
RESULT: PRESENTED
1) Mayor Higgins and Commissioners recognized the children that participated in the
"Bring Your Child to Work Day." Elected Officials warmly welcomed the young
guests and highlighted the importance of introducing them to public service at an
early age.
2) Mayor Higgins and Commissioners presented a Proclamation to raise awareness
and proclaim the month of April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Awareness Month"
in the City of Miami, emphasizing the community's commitment to protecting its
most vulnerable residents. Special recognition was given to the Police Department's
Special Victims Unit for their dedication and swift response in critical situations.
The Department of Children and Families was also commended for its ongoing
efforts to safeguard children and provide essential support services. Miami -Dade
County Public Schools were acknowledged for their role in identing concerns and
working closely with authorities to ensure student safety. The proclamation
specifically praised the coordinated efforts of all agencies involved in the successful
recovery of a child reported lost by a City of Miami resident.
3) Mayor Higgins and Commissioners presented a Proclamation and Key to the City to
Monty Trainer in recognition of his lasting impact on the community. Fondly known
as the "Grove Father," he was honored for his decades of dedication to preserving
the spirit and character of Coconut Grove. His establishment, Monty's, became a
beloved gathering place that helped define the neighborhood's culture and charm.
Elected Officials also acknowledged his instrumental role in supporting and
promoting the Coconut Grove Arts Festival, one of the city's most iconic cultural
events. Speakers highlighted his generosity, leadership, and unwavering commitment
to the Grove and its residents. The Key to the City symbolized the community's deep
appreciation and respect for him. The presentation concluded with heartfelt remarks
celebrating his legacy and enduring contributions to the City of Miami.
ORDER OF THE DAY
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ALL ITEM(S)
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19222 DISCUSSION ITEM
Office of the City PUBLIC COMMENTS SUBMITTED ONLINE BY MEMBERS OF THE
Clerk PUBLIC FOR THE APRIL 23, 2026, CITY COMMISSION MEETING.
RESULT: PRESENTED
AM - APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS:
MV - MAYORAL VETO(ES)
There were no mayoral vetoes associated with legislation that is subject to veto by the Mayor.
END OF MAYORAL VETO(ES)
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PA - 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.
RESULT: PRESENTED
END OF PERSONAL APPEARANCE
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CA.1
19163
Department of
Parks and
Recreation
CA - CONSENT AGENDA
The following item(s) was Adopted on the Consent Agenda
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/STHS) 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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0179
This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
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CA.2 RESOLUTION
19042
Department of Real
Estate and Asset
Management
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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0180
This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
CA.3 RESOLUTION
19053
Department of
Resilience and
Public Works
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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0181
This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
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CA.4 RESOLUTION
19149
Department of Risk
Management
CA.5
19194
Office of the City
Attorney
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY TO AND
ON BEHALF OF ARNDRE FISHER, SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY 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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0182
This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0183
This matter was ADOPTED on the Consent Agenda.
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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0184
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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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/STHS) 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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0185
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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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/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
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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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0186
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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19096
Department of
Housing and
Community
Development
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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0187
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
PH.5 RESOLUTION
19054
Department of
Resilience and
Public Works
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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0188
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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PH.6 RESOLUTION
19148
Department of Real
Estate and Asset
Management
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE TWO AMENDMENTS, (1) A THIRD AMENDMENT, IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, TO THE GRANT OF
EASEMENT, RECORDED 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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0189
MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s)
RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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PH.7 RESOLUTION
19160
Commissioners
and Mayor
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/STHS) 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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0190
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
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RE - RESOLUTIONS
RE.1 RESOLUTION
19032
Department of
General Services
Administration
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL PROJECT TITLED
"FDEP GARBAGE TRUCK GRANT PROGRAM"; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE
FLORIDA 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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0191
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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RE.2 RESOLUTION
19045
Department of
Resilience and
Public Works
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN CAPACITY
TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
("AGREEMENT") WITH ARDURRA GROUP, INC. ("CONSULTANT")
FOR RFQ NO. 23-24-004/4, 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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0192
MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s)
RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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RE.3 RESOLUTION
19158
Office of
Management and
Budget
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS RELATING TO
THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR ADOPTED OPERATING 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.
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
Note for the Record: Item RE.3 was deferred to the May 14, 2026, City Commission
Meeting.
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RE.4
19153
City Manager's
Office
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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0193
MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s)
RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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RE.5 RESOLUTION
18763
Commissioners
and Mayor
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.
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
Note for the Record: Item RE.5 was deferred to the May 14, 2026, City Commission
Meeting.
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RE.6 RESOLUTION
18101
Commissioners
and Mayor
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.
MOTION TO: Withdraw
RESULT: WITHDRAWN
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
RE.7 RESOLUTION
19137
Commissioners
and Mayor
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR -
FIFTHS (4/STHS) 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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0194
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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RE.8 RESOLUTION
19001
Commissioners
and Mayor
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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0195
MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s)
RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
RE.9 RESOLUTION
19159
Commissioners
and Mayor
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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0196
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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RE.10
19034
Commissioners
and Mayor
RESOLUTION
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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0197
MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s)
RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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RE.11 RESOLUTION
19179
Office of
Management and
Budget
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
ATTACHMENT(S), DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") TO ISSUE TAX-EXEMPT GENERAL
OBLIGATION 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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0198
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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RE.12 RESOLUTION
18335 MAY BE WITHDRAWN
Commissioners A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
and Mayor 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
MOTION TO: Withdraw
RESULT: WITHDRAWN
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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RE.13
19156
Commissioners
and Mayor
RESOLUTION
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.
MOTION TO: Withdraw
RESULT: WITHDRAWN
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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RE.14
19109
Commissioners
and Mayor
RESOLUTION
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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0199
MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s)
RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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RE.15
19087
Commissioners
and Mayor
RE.16
19023
Office of the City
Attorney
RESOLUTION
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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0200
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0201
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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RE.17
19183
Commissioners
and Mayor
RESOLUTION
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.
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
ABSENT: Gabela
Note for the Record: Item RE.17 was deferred to the May 14, 2026, City
Commission Meeting.
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RE.18
19186
Commissioners
and Mayor
RESOLUTION
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.
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
Note for the Record: Item RE.18 was deferred to the May 14, 2026, City
Commission Meeting.
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RE.19
19187
Commissioners
and Mayor
RE.20
19188
Commissioners
and Mayor
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR -
FIFTHS (4/STHS) 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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0202
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, BY A FOUR -
FIFTHS (4/STHS) 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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0203
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
END OF RESOLUTIONS
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SR - SECOND READING ORDINANCE
SR.1 ORDINANCE Second Reading
18943
Commissioners
and Mayor
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/DIVISION1 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 SPECIFICALLARTICLE 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 I TITLED,
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"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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14456
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
END OF SECOND READING ORDINANCE
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FR - FIRST READING ORDINANCES
FR.1 ORDINANCE First Reading
19047
Department of
Human Services
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 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.
MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
FR.2 ORDINANCE First Reading
19130
Department of
Resilience and
Public Works
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.
MOTION TO: Defer
RESULT: DEFERRED
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
Note for the Record: Item FR.2 was deferred to the June 11, 2026, City Commission
Meeting.
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FR.3 ORDINANCE First Reading
18999
Commissioners
and Mayor
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.
MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING
MOVER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
SECONDER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
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: NOMINATED BY:
Denise Wallace Mayor Eileen Higgins
Christina Cuervo Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
Maria Napoles Commission -At -Large
Patricio Suarez Commission -At -Large
(Alternate At -Large, Miami -Dade
County
Public Schools)
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0207
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
Note for the Record: A motion was made by Commissioner Gabela, seconded by
Commissioner Rosado, and was passed unanimously to appoint Christina Cuervo as
a member of the Art in Public Places Board, further waiving the term limits
contained in Section 2-885(b) of the Code of the City of Miami, as amended, by a
unanimous (5/5) vote of the members of the City Commission, as said requirement
relates to the appointment of Christina Cuervo as a member of the Art in Public
Places Board.
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19094
Office of the City
Clerk
BC.3
19062
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)
MOTION TO: Deny
RESULT: DENIAL PASSED
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING A CERTAIN
INDIVIDUAL AS A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
FOR A TERM AS DESIGNATED HEREIN.
APPOINTEE:
Eduardo Fernandez
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0208
NOMINATED BY:
Mayor Eileen Higgins
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
END OF BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
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18753
Office of
Management and
Budget
BU - BUDGET
DISCUSSION ITEM
QUARTERLY REPORT
I SECTION 2-497 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES
(RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF MANAGEMENT AND
BUDGET)
II SECTION 18-502 (CITY'S ANTI -DEFICIENCY ACT)
III SECTION 18-542 (FINANCIAL INTEGRITY PRINCIPLES)
RESULT: DISCUSSED
END OF BUDGET
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PART B: PZ - PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S)
PZ.1 ORDINANCE Second Reading
18487 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Department of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE
Planning ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED ("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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14457
MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s)
RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
Note for the Record: A motion was made by Commissioner Rosado, seconded by
Commissioner Escalona, and was passed unanimously, to conduct the hearing for
agenda items PZ.1 and PZ.2 before 5:00 p.m. in accordance with Section
166. 041(3) (c) (2), Florida Statutes.
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PZ.2 ORDINANCE Second Reading
18479 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH
Department of ATTACHMENT(S), AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 13114, THE
Planning ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED ("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.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: 14458
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
Note for the Record: A motion was made by Commissioner Rosado, seconded by
Commissioner Escalona, and was passed unanimously, to conduct the hearing for
agenda items PZ.1 and PZ.2 before 5:00 p.m. in accordance with Section
166.041(3) (c) (2), Florida Statutes.
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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.
MOTION TO: Indefinitely Defer
RESULT: INDEFINITELY DEFERRED
MOVER: Damian Pardo, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
PZ.4 ORDINANCE First Reading
19110
Commissioners
and Mayor - PZ
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.
MOTION TO: Pass on First Reading with Modification(s)
RESULT: PASSED ON FIRST READING WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
END OF PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM(S)
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19043
Department of
Building
DI - DISCUSSION ITEMS
DISCUSSION ITEM
A DISCUSSION REGARDING AN UPDATE ON VIRTUAL
INSPECTIONS.
RESULT: DISCUSSED
END OF DISCUSSION ITEMS
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19219
City Commission
NA.2
19221
City Commission
NA - NON -AGENDA ITEM(S)
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION ISSUING A
FIREWORKS DISPLAY WAIVER PURSUANT TO CHAPTER
19/SECTION 7 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
AS AMENDED, TITLED "FIRE PROTECTION/MANUFACTURE,
SALE, TIME OF DISPLAY AND DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS," TO
ALLOW FOR A FIREWORKS DISPLAY IN CONNECTION WITH
THE INTER MIAMI CF SOCCER GAMES FOR THE 2026 SEASON
TO BE HELD AT NU STADIUM AT MIAMI FREEDOM PARK,
LOCATED AT THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NO. 01-
3132-000-0095 IN MIAMI, FLORIDA, ON APRIL 25, MAY 2, MAY 17,
MAY 24, JULY 22, AUGUST 1, AUGUST 8, AUGUST 12, AUGUST
22, AUGUST 29, SEPTEMBER 5, SEPTEMBER 12, SEPTEMBER
20, OCTOBER 10, OCTOBER 14., OCTOBER 28, AND
NOVEMBER 7, 2026.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0204
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
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, THREE MILLION AND 00/100
DOLLARS ($3,000,000.00) FROM THE PUBLIC BENEFITS TRUST
FUND, ACCOUNT NO. 10095, WITH ONE MILLION FIVE
HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,500,000.00)
SET ASIDE FOR DISTRICT ONE AND ONE MILLION FIVE
HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,500,000.00)
SET ASIDE FOR DISTRICT FIVE WITH FUTURE ALLOCATION TO
THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND OR THE PARKS AND
OPEN SPACE TRUST FUND AND FUTURE APPROPRIATION
FOR PROJECTS IN DISTRICT ONE AND DISTRICT FIVE
ACCORDINGLY.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0205
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
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19223
Office of the City
Clerk
ADJOURNMENT
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION REMOVING
JOSEPH CORRAL AS A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING, ZONING
AND APPEALS BOARD.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: R-26-0206
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Commissioner
SECONDER: Rolando Escalona, Commissioner
AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Escalona, Rosado
The meeting adjourned at 4: 42 p.m.
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