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South Florida City Commission Agenda Tracker
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MEDIUM Broward County Broward County 2026-04-28

Broward County Commission is set to adopt a resolution directing the County Administrator to publish notice of a public hearing on June 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 422 of Governmental Center East. The hearing will consider awarding three Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity — Class 2 ALS Transfer, Class 3 BLS Transport, and Class 5 ALS Specialty Transport — to Positive Mobility, LLC, d/b/a Elite Medical Response.

LOW Broward County Broward County 2026-04-28

The Broward County Commission is set to appoint four individuals — Tony Fonseca, Shane Wilkinson, Michael Stamm, and Rob Gooljar — to the North Perry Airport Community Advisory Committee in specified categorical seats. A companion motion seeks approval of conflict-of-interest waivers under Florida Statutes §112.313(7)(a) for all four appointees, each of whom holds employment or contractual relationships with entities that receive Broward County funds.

LOW Broward County Broward County 2026-04-28

The Broward County Commission is set to appoint Joseph Kenner, CEO of a not-for-profit housing organization, to the Broward Housing Council as an at-large member. A companion motion seeks a conflict-of-interest waiver under Florida Statutes Section 112.313(7)(a) because Kenner's employer receives Broward County funding.

HIGH Wilton Manors Broward County 2026-04-28

The Wilton Manors City Commission is considering a resolution to publish Notice of Intent to enter into a Comprehensive Agreement for a qualifying project under Florida Statute §255.065 — the state's public-private partnership law — to perform sanitary sewer infrastructure work. This is a pre-vote notice step required before the city can formally solicit or negotiate a P3 agreement for the project.

HIGH Wilton Manors Broward County 2026-04-28

The Wilton Manors City Commission is considering initiating foreclosure action on a code enforcement lien attached to real property at 2604-2647 N Andrews Avenue, Wilton Manors, FL 33311. The discussion is a preliminary commission consideration, meaning no foreclosure has been filed yet.

MEDIUM Wilton Manors Broward County 2026-04-28

The Wilton Manors City Commission is set to approve an engagement letter with the law firm Gardner, Bist, King & Wood to provide legal services specifically related to the city's Large User Wastewater Agreement. No contract dollar amount or term length is disclosed in the item.

MEDIUM Wilton Manors Broward County 2026-04-28

The Wilton Manors City Commission is hearing an appeal of a Special Magistrate's lien reduction order tied to Code Case #22-000244 at 2440 Wilton Drive, owned by Dee 2440 Property, LLC. The appeal is at the discussion stage with no vote outcome recorded.

MEDIUM Wilton Manors Broward County 2026-04-28

The Wilton Manors City Commission is hearing an appeal of a Special Magistrate's lien reduction order tied to Code Case #22-000237 at 2031 Wilton Drive, owned by Dee 2031 Property, LLC. The item involves a disputed reduction of a code enforcement lien on this Wilton Drive commercial corridor property.

MEDIUM Riviera Beach Palm Beach County 2026-04-27

Resolution 27-26 establishes a policy governing when the City of Riviera Beach will cover attorney's fees and costs for the mayor, council members, officers, and employees. The resolution includes a severability clause and an effective date.

MEDIUM Riviera Beach Palm Beach County 2026-04-27

Councilman Bruce Guyton brought forward a discussion on extending the city's contract with the Gaines Law Firm. The item was placed before the City Council for consideration.

HIGH Miami Miami-Dade County 2026-04-23

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.

HIGH Miami Miami-Dade County 2026-04-23

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.

HIGH Miami Miami-Dade County 2026-04-23

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.

MEDIUM Pompano Beach Broward County 2026-04-22

The City Commission held an executive session to discuss the Professional Fire Fighters Local 1549 union contract. No specific dollar amounts or contract terms were disclosed in the agenda item.

MEDIUM Miami Beach Miami-Dade County 2026-04-22

Miami Beach Commission is considering on first reading an ordinance to clarify the duties and responsibilities of property owners or city departments pertaining to swale areas. Swales are the landscaped right-of-way strips between sidewalks and roadways that affect drainage and maintenance obligations on adjacent parcels.

HIGH Fort Lauderdale Broward County 2026-04-21

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission approved a $336,534 settlement of two workers' compensation claims in Kelly Phillips v. City of Fort Lauderdale, Case Numbers 18-003624MJR and 23-026578MJR. The motion passed on the consent agenda at the April 21, 2026 regular meeting.

HIGH Fort Lauderdale Broward County 2026-04-21

The City Commission approved a $275,000 settlement of two workers' compensation claims filed by Martha Massarelli against the City of Fort Lauderdale, Case Numbers 24-011149IF and 24-011150IF. The motion passed on the consent agenda at the April 21, 2026 regular meeting.

MEDIUM Delray Beach Palm Beach County 2026-04-21

The Delray Beach City Commission discussed the operation and administration of claims review practices and processes. No specific dollar amounts, properties, or policy changes were identified in the agenda text.

MEDIUM Davie Broward County 2026-04-15

The Town of Davie is authorizing officials to certify and file a right-of-way maintenance map for a constructed portion of SW 82 Avenue under Florida Statute §95.361(3), establishing the map as prima facie evidence of the town's ownership of that right-of-way. This action legally formalizes the town's claim to the roadway corridor, which can affect adjacent parcel boundaries, access rights, and development potential along SW 82 Avenue.

MEDIUM Davie Broward County 2026-04-15

The Town of Davie is authorizing officials to certify and file a right-of-way maintenance map for a constructed portion of SW 58 Avenue under Florida Statute §95.361(3), establishing the map as prima facie evidence of public ownership of that roadway segment. This action formally documents the Town's ownership claim over the right-of-way, which can affect adjacent property boundaries and access rights.

MEDIUM Wellington Palm Beach County 2026-04-14

Resolution R2026-18 would compromise (reduce) code compliance liens tied to four separate enforcement actions at 15555 De Havilland Court in Wellington, pursuant to the village's lien compromise ordinance (Section 2-199). The specific dollar amounts of the original liens and the proposed reduction were not stated in the agenda text.

MEDIUM Wellington Palm Beach County 2026-04-14

Wellington Village Council discussed outside legal fees and costs paid to Johnson Anselmo Murdock Burke Piper & Hochman, P.A. No specific dollar amounts, case details, or subject matter were identified in the agenda text.

HIGH Wilton Manors Broward County 2026-04-14

The Wilton Manors City Commission is considering Resolution No. 2026-019, which would approve filing a Consent Final Judgment to settle a lawsuit brought by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection against the city in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court. The case involves the city's emergency management and utilities functions, suggesting an environmental compliance dispute related to the city's utility operations.

HIGH Pinecrest Miami-Dade County 2025-12-18

The Pinecrest Village Council is holding a continued executive session under Florida Statute 286.011 regarding Case No. 21-CV-22819-RKA, Megladon vs. Village of Pinecrest. This is the fourth scheduled session on this litigation, following meetings on November 18, November 24, and December 9, 2025.

HIGH Pinecrest Miami-Dade County 2025-12-18

The Village Council considered a resolution approving the terms of an offer of judgment to Megladon Inc. No dollar amount, property address, or subject matter of the underlying litigation was specified in the agenda text.

HIGH Pinecrest Miami-Dade County 2025-12-18

The Village of Pinecrest is considering a resolution to approve a settlement offer in Case No. 21-CV-22819-RKA, a federal civil case. No dollar amount, property address, or subject matter details are specified in the agenda text.

MEDIUM Hallandale Beach Broward County 2025-12-17

The Hallandale Beach City Commission is set to approve the minutes of its November 5, 2025 Executive Session No. 1. Executive sessions typically involve attorney-client privileged discussions related to pending or anticipated litigation.

MEDIUM Hallandale Beach Broward County 2025-12-17

The Hallandale Beach City Commission is considering approval of minutes from Executive Session No. 2 held on November 5, 2025. Executive sessions typically involve attorney-client privileged discussions such as pending litigation strategy or settlement negotiations.

HIGH Fort Lauderdale Broward County 2025-12-16

The City Commission approved a settlement agreement and release with Selina Metlow and Gary Miller in federal case No. 25-62013-CIV-DAMIAN/Valle in the Southern District of Florida. No dollar amount or subject matter details were specified in the agenda item.

HIGH Fort Lauderdale Broward County 2025-12-16

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission passed a resolution authorizing the retention of Abraham, Fruchter & Twersky, LLP as special counsel to the City's General Employees' Retirement Plan to pursue litigation against Baxter International, Inc. and other defendants. The resolution was approved on the consent agenda at the December 16, 2025 regular meeting.

LOW Coconut Creek Broward County 2025-12-11

RES 2025-183 authorizes the City Manager to execute a law enforcement mutual aid agreement for Coconut Creek's participation in the South Florida Criminal Apprehension Team with other agencies. The resolution passed at the December 11, 2025 commission meeting.

HIGH Hollywood Broward County 2025-12-10

The Hollywood City Commission approved a $75,000 settlement with Phillip Onori. No details on the underlying claim or litigation were provided in the agenda text.

HIGH Hollywood Broward County 2025-12-10

The Hollywood City Commission approved a $100,000 settlement with Manuela Micucci. No details on the underlying claim or case type are provided in the agenda text.

MEDIUM Delray Beach Palm Beach County 2025-12-08

The Delray Beach City Commission is considering a hold harmless agreement for the property at 12 NE 5th Avenue, located in the downtown core near Atlantic Avenue. The specific terms, parties involved, and purpose of the agreement are not detailed in the agenda title.

MEDIUM Parkland Broward County 2025-11-26

The Council voted to convene in closed session under Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act to discuss matters protected from disclosure under Sections 28 and 29 of the Access to Information Act. No further details about the subject matter were disclosed on the public agenda.

HIGH Pinecrest Miami-Dade County 2025-11-24

The Pinecrest Village Council is holding a continued executive session under Florida's Sunshine Law exemption for pending litigation in Case No. 21-CV-22819-RKA, Megladon vs. Village of Pinecrest. The session spans multiple dates: November 18, November 24, and December 9, 2025.

HIGH Pinecrest Miami-Dade County 2025-11-24

The Village Council considered a resolution approving the terms of an offer of judgment to Megladon Inc. No dollar amounts, property addresses, or additional case details are specified in the agenda text.

HIGH Pinecrest Miami-Dade County 2025-11-24

The Village of Pinecrest is voting on a resolution to approve a settlement offer in Case No. 21-CV-22819-RKA, a federal civil case. No dollar amount, property address, or subject matter details are specified in the agenda text.

HIGH Hallandale Beach Broward County 2025-11-19

The Hallandale Beach City Commission is considering a resolution authorizing a settlement payment to Sarah Elizabeth Danberry for personal injuries from a motor vehicle accident, in exchange for a release of claims. No dollar amount is specified in the agenda text.

HIGH Hollywood Broward County 2025-11-19

The Hollywood City Commission approved a settlement with Michael Ortiz for approximately $1,320,688.87. The resolution authorizes city officials to implement the terms of the settlement.

LOW Delray Beach Palm Beach County 2025-11-18

The Delray Beach City Commission is considering a Memorandum of Understanding between the Delray Beach Police Department and the United States Secret Service. No further details on scope, duration, or financial terms are provided in the agenda text.

HIGH Miramar Broward County 2025-11-17

The City of Miramar is approving $240,000 for the Goldstein Environmental Law Firm to represent the city at local and state levels against the development of a waste-to-energy facility or any other project deemed harmful to residents. The resolution, sponsored by Mayor Wayne M. Messam, signals a strong municipal stance against industrial development that could affect the city.

HIGH Wellington Palm Beach County 2025-11-12

Wellington Village Council is considering Resolution R2025-72, which amends the FY 2025-2026 utility budget to allocate PFAS public water system settlement payments toward membrane plant upgrade projects. The resolution directs settlement funds to infrastructure improvements addressing water contamination concerns.

MEDIUM Fort Lauderdale Broward County 2025-10-23

The Fort Lauderdale City Commission approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Wilton Manors for fire rescue services, covering all four commission districts. The agreement formalizes a shared-services arrangement for fire and emergency response between the two municipalities.

MEDIUM Lauderhill Broward County 2025-09-29

The Lauderhill City Commission is considering renewing a contract with Davies Claims Solutions, LLC for third-party administration of workers' compensation, liability, automobile, and property claims for the coverage period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, at an estimated cost of $55,389. This is a routine administrative services renewal requested by the City Manager.

HIGH Wilton Manors Broward County 2025-09-25

Resolution No. 2025-069 authorizes the City of Wilton Manors to issue utility system revenue bonds to finance or refinance capital projects, with repayment pledged against net revenues of the city's utility system. The specific bond amount and project details are not stated in the agenda title.

MEDIUM Wilton Manors Broward County 2025-09-25

Resolution No. 2025-072 authorizes city officials to execute a First Amendment to the interlocal agreement governing delivery of emergency medical and fire services. The resolution is sponsored by the City Manager and is scheduled for the September 25, 2025 regular commission meeting.

HIGH Wilton Manors Broward County 2025-09-25

Resolution 2025-073 authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Goren, Cherof, Doody & Ezrol, P.A. to serve as the City Attorney for Wilton Manors. The item does not specify a contract value or term length.

HIGH Wellington Palm Beach County 2025-09-18

Wellington Council is considering Resolution R2025-59, which amends the FY2024-2025 utility budget to allocate PFAS public water system settlement payments toward membrane plant upgrade projects. The resolution channels settlement proceeds into infrastructure improvements for the village's water treatment system.

MEDIUM Wellington Palm Beach County 2025-09-18

The Village Council is considering authorization to renew a contract for general liability, property, casualty, and workers' compensation insurance coverage. No specific dollar amounts or vendor details are provided in the agenda text.

HIGH Margate Broward County 2025-09-17

Margate's City Commission passed a resolution authorizing the city to join a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Florida Senate Bill 180, which imposes a statewide prohibition on the exercise of home rule authority over land use and zoning regulations. The city retained Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, PL to prosecute the case.

HIGH Miramar Broward County 2025-09-17

The Miramar City Commission is considering a resolution to approve a claim release agreement in Yuris Sanchez v. City of Miramar. No dollar amount or case details are specified in the agenda text.

HIGH Miramar Broward County 2025-09-17

Resolution R8513 seeks approval of a claim release agreement to resolve the matter of Angelica Cuevas v. City of Miramar. The item is presented by the Human Resources Risk Manager and HR Director, suggesting an employment-related or workplace claim.

HIGH Pinecrest Miami-Dade County 2025-09-16

Pinecrest's Village Council is voting on a resolution to join a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Florida Senate Bill 180, which imposes a blanket statewide prohibition on local home rule authority over land use and zoning regulations. The village would retain Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, PL to prosecute the case seeking to declare SB 180 unconstitutional and obtain an injunction.

HIGH Broward County Broward County 2025-09-16

Broward County is approving a settlement agreement with contractor Acosta Tractors, Inc. to resolve all claims related to Contract No. PNC2121018C1 for improvements to Wiles Road from University Drive to Riverside Drive, at no additional cost to the County. The settlement clears remaining disputes so the infrastructure project can move forward without further litigation exposure.

LOW Delray Beach Palm Beach County 2025-09-15

The Delray Beach City Commission is considering a mutual aid agreement with the South Florida Criminal Apprehension Team, a multi-agency law enforcement collaboration. No dollar amounts, term length, or specific operational details are stated in the agenda title.