Doral Council Debates Safety Concerns Amidst Crime Increase

In a recent Doral City Council meeting, safety issues took center stage as a resident voiced strong concerns over the rise in crime within the city, specifically targeting the conditions in City Place, which he described as an “undeclared red light district. ” The increase in burglaries and the prevalence of drugs, alcohol, firearms, and prostitution were pointed out as major issues. The citizen implored the council to reconsider their priorities, asserting that the safety of residents should come before property owners’ rights and warning of potential escalations to more severe crimes like police shootings and home invasions. This individual also criticized the council for their past environmental policies and urged the current members to focus more on community needs.

Following the public comments, the council proceeded to address a variety of agenda items. Among these, they granted unanimous approval to the consent agenda, which encompassed multiple items pertinent to city operations, including the approval of meeting minutes. The council then presented the “Keep Doral Beautiful Business Award” to First Horizon Bank, recognizing their efforts to maintain an aesthetically appealing and secure property. Representatives from the bank accepted the award with appreciation and reiterated their commitment to contributing positively to the city’s environment.

The council went on to discuss several resolutions, one of which concerned the extension of deadlines for the city attorney and city manager search committees. The extensions were passed; however, the mayor voted against the extension for the city manager search committee. In addition, the council reviewed a resolution to bypass the standard competitive bid process, considering a request for proposal for school zone speed detection services from a specified vendor. The city manager presented the evaluation committee’s recommendation in favor of one particular vendor, underscoring this vendor’s qualifications and prior experience. The council deliberated on various aspects of the proposals put forth, touching upon the differences in costs and technological capabilities, and highlighted the need for additional presentations from competing vendors for comprehensive consideration.

Alsorry, the highest-ranked company, made a presentation to the council. They pointed out the adaptability of their technology and the lack of certain fees that would be incurred with their services. The council members engaged with the presentation. Subsequent to Alsorry’s presentation, the meeting was paused for a short recess to allow for the return of a council member.

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Mayor:
Christi Fraga
City Council Officials:
Oscar Puig-Corve, Rafael Pineyro, Maureen Porras, Digna Cabral

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