Commission Agenda Items
"BNA North" Replat and Subdivision Heads to Miami Commission
Miami City Commission is considering Resolution R-26-0188 to accept the plat titled "BNA North," a replat and subdivision, subject to conditions set by the Plat and Street Committee. The resolution authorizes the City Manager and City Clerk to execute and record the plat in Miami-Dade County public records, including acceptance of all dedications shown on the plat.
Watson Island Easement Amendments for Island Gardens at 888 MacArthur Causeway
The Miami City Commission will vote on two easement amendments at 888 MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island — a Third Amendment covering approximately 7.83 acres and a Second Amendment covering approximately 8,790 square feet — both on City-owned land between the City and BH3 IG Developer LLC and its affiliated Island Gardens entities (Deep Harbour, Luxury, Residences, Lifestyle, Retail, and Parking LLCs). The amendments modify existing easement grants originally recorded in 2007 and 2008, enabling continued progress on the long-planned Island Gardens mega-development.
$10M Letter of Credit to Unlock State Deed Restrictions on City Land
The Miami City Commission is considering a resolution authorizing the City Manager to obtain a standby letter of credit (SBLC) of up to $10,000,000 from Wells Fargo in favor of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, with an annual fee not to exceed $104,500. The SBLC is required under an interagency agreement for the partial release of deed restrictions held by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund on city-owned land.
Miami Accepts $227K State Grant for Miamarina Pump-Out Upgrade Phase II
The Miami City Commission is set to authorize acceptance of a $227,298.75 grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Phase II of the Miamarina Pump-Out Enhancement Project, with a required city match of $75,766.25. The total project investment of approximately $303,065 will fund infrastructure improvements at the city-owned Miamarina at Bayside.
Miami Accepting 3 Right-of-Way Deed Dedications for Recordation
The Miami City Commission is considering a resolution to accept three right-of-way deeds of dedication described in Exhibit A, and to authorize their recordation in Miami-Dade County public records. The specifics of the parcels or locations involved are referenced in the exhibit attachment but not detailed in the agenda text.
$459K CDBG Shift to Stormwater & Sidewalk Upgrades Citywide in Miami
The Miami City Commission is considering reallocating $459,358.54 in CDBG economic development funds from District 2 to the Department of Resilience and Public Works for citywide stormwater drainage upgrades, sidewalk improvements, and ADA compliance work. The resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the reallocation.
$200K City Grant to Restore Historic Ace Theater at 3664 Grand Ave
The Miami City Commission is considering a $200,000 allocation from District 2's Miami For Everyone (MFE) program to ACE Theater Foundation, Inc. for the restoration and rehabilitation of the historic Ace Theater at 3664 Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove, which will serve as an events venue, cultural programming space, and workforce hub. The resolution waives competitive negotiation procedures via a required 4/5ths supermajority vote and provides funds on a reimbursement basis.
$249K Boost for 8th Street Flood Mitigation Engineering in Miami
The Miami City Commission is considering a $248,938.23 increase to the professional services agreement with Ardurra Group, Inc. for civil engineering services tied to citywide flood mitigation, bringing the total contract capacity from $1,322,148.27 to $1,571,086.50. The additional funds specifically cover replacement of undersized watermains as part of the 8th Street Flood Improvements Project (No. 40-B233606), funded through a joint participation agreement with Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department.
Miami Amends FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan
The Miami City Commission is considering a resolution to amend appropriations in the FY 2025-2026 adopted operating budget, five-year financial plan, strategic plan, and multi-year capital plan. The resolution also authorizes the City Manager to adjust, allocate, and appropriate budget resources across city services, grants, and funding sources, including project close-outs and accounting updates.
Miami Commission Moves to Shorten Mayor's Term, Reset Election to 2028
The Miami City Commission is directing the City Attorney to draft a Charter amendment that would move the next mayoral general election from November 2029 to August 2028, cutting the current mayoral term from four years to three. The proposed amendment would go before voters at a special election held concurrently with the August 18, 2026 gubernatorial primary, and if approved, would align all future mayoral elections on a four-year cycle concurrent with statewide or countywide elections.
Miami-Dade Presents Update on Advanced Traffic Management System
Miami-Dade County's Department of Transportation and Public Works will present an update on its Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) program to the Miami City Commission. The ATMS program focuses on technology-driven traffic signal coordination and congestion management across the county.
$56K Elevator Modernization at Little Haiti Soccer Park Building
The Miami City Commission is considering a resolution to waive competitive bidding and retroactively approve a $56,000 contract with Brouss Elevators Inc. for partial elevator modernization at the Little Haiti Soccer Park Community Building. The item requires a 4/5ths affirmative vote to ratify the City Manager's finding that the waiver is most advantageous for the city.
Miami Settles Workers' Comp Claim for $175,000
The Miami City Commission is considering a $175,000 settlement with Arndre Fisher to resolve all claims related to an alleged accident, under Florida's workers' compensation statute (Chapter 440). Funds would be drawn from two city accounts: $174,900 from one and $100 for a separate general release.
Miami Settles Bosch Trust Lawsuit for $61,320
The Miami City Commission is considering a resolution to authorize a $61,320.10 settlement with Armando Cardella, as trustee of the Bosch Trust, resolving all claims in Case No. 2025-017969-CA-01 pending in the Eleventh Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County. The nature of the underlying dispute is not specified in the agenda text.
$45K Sole-Source Award for Senior Rental Assistance Program
The Miami City Commission is considering a resolution to allocate $45,000 to Sunshine For All, Inc. for administration of the City's Senior Rental Assistance Program in FY 2025-2026, with an option for an additional $45,000 in FY 2026-2027. The funding comes from Historic Preservation fee revenues, and the item waives competitive negotiation requirements via a 4/5ths supermajority vote.
Miami Accepts $1.2M FDEP Grant for Three Automated Garbage Trucks
The Miami City Commission will vote on accepting a $1,200,000 grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to purchase three automated side-loader garbage trucks, with a city match of $114,154.20 from existing capital funds. The resolution establishes a new capital project under the General Services Administration Department for the procurement.
Miami Commission Moves to Cut Off Legal Fee Payments for Joe Carollo
The Miami City Commission is considering a resolution directing the City Manager to immediately stop paying attorney fees and costs on behalf of former Commissioner Joe Carollo in a federal lawsuit, with the directive covering proceedings in the Southern District of Florida, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. The resolution also instructs the City Attorney to cease authorizing such payments and to notify all affected parties.
Miami Commission to Approve Ultra Music Festival License at Bayfront Park
The Miami City Commission is considering a revocable license agreement with Event Entertainment Group, Inc. for the Ultra Music Festival at Bayfront Park, waiving certain code requirements under Section 38-113. The resolution authorizes the Bayfront Park Management Trust Executive Director to execute the negotiated agreement.
Miami Commission to Waive Event Cap at 3385 Pan American Drive
The Miami City Commission is considering a resolution to waive the 10-event-per-year cap at the city-owned property at 3385 Pan American Drive (Miami City Hall/Coconut Grove waterfront area) for events scheduled from April 23, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The waiver is subject to conditions specified in the resolution.
NW 14th Terrace Co-Designated as "Angel Gonzalez Way" via Code Waiver
Resolution R-26-0194 seeks a four-fifths supermajority vote to waive restrictions under City Code Section 54-137 for the honorary co-designation of NW 14th Terrace between NW 32nd Avenue and NW 37th Avenue as "Angel Gonzalez Way." The item directs the City Manager to implement the co-designation and the City Clerk to transmit certified copies to designated officials.