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- Miami-Dade County
- 3/11/25
- 03/11/2025
- 115 Minutes
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Overview: The Opa-Locka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting addressed potential legislative threats that could impact its operations, alongside ongoing efforts to enhance local properties and community initiatives. Key discussions included a proposed bill that threatens the CRA’s future, the sale of a notable property, and various improvement projects aimed at boosting local businesses and residential areas.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 2/25/25
- 02/25/2025
- 13 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Opa-Locka City Commission held a special meeting to discuss supporting a resolution to designate the historic City Hall as the interim site for the Florida Museum of Black History. The resolution, backed by the city commission, proposes to host exhibitions for up to four years while the final location is determined.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 2/12/25
- 02/12/2025
- 128 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Opa-Locka City Commission meeting on February 12, 2025, prominently featured discussions about establishing a Florida Museum of Black History in the city. It was highlighted that Opa-Locka is currently the only proposed site under government control, making it a prime candidate for this significant cultural project. Efforts to secure the museum’s placement in Opa-Locka were emphasized, with discussions extending to the temporary use of City Hall as a museum site while construction for a permanent facility is underway.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 1/22/25
- 01/22/2025
- 103 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the latest Opa-Locka City Commission meeting, the commission unanimously decided to extend the term of Interim City Manager Shema Lawson until September 1, 2025, addressing concerns over leadership stability and continuity in city governance. Commissioners debated the length of the extension, highlighting the need for consistent leadership during the upcoming budget process and strategic planning period.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 1/22/25
- 01/22/2025
- 62 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a move to shape the future of downtown Opa-Locka, the Community Redevelopment Agency approved the acquisition of four contiguous parcels for $3 million. This strategic purchase aims to steer development in alignment with community interests, despite the necessary budget adjustments impacting several local initiatives.
