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- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 3/20/24
- 03/20/2024
- 37 Minutes
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Overview: In its first official gathering, the Opa-Locka Teen & Young Adult Advisory Board elected Apollo Mendoza as Chair and David Anderson as Vice Chair, and established the third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM as their regular meeting time until at least April 20th. The newly formed Advisory Board, which aims to give the city’s youth a voice in local governance, discussed their operational guidelines and expressed a desire to plan a community engagement fair with educational opportunities.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 3/18/24
- 03/18/2024
- 153 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Opa-Locka City Commission meeting, one notable issue addressed was the proposed ordinance to regulate the storage of recreational vehicles (RVs) on residential properties. The commission’s debate highlighted the need for action to prevent a repeat of scenarios in neighboring cities where RVs have become prevalent. The discussion also covered topics ranging from the implementation of new school zone speed limits to the progress of city projects and the consideration of using drones for code enforcement.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 3/12/24
- 03/12/2024
- 103 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Opa-Locka Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) addressed several issues, including the approval of a resolution to enhance public safety measures by installing surveillance cameras in the CRA District. The board passed the resolution, authorizing the interim executive director to negotiate with the Opa-Locka police department, allocating up to $150,000 for crime reduction programs and the integration of a public safety platform provided by Flock Safety.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 3/9/24
- 03/09/2024
- 75 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Opa-Locka City Commission meeting, discussions centered on the future development of the city’s parks, with a focus on the need for additional green space to accommodate projected population growth and the potential for new sports facilities. A prominent concern highlighted was the missed opportunity to build a regulation-size basketball court, which could have attracted professional teams like the Miami Heat for practice sessions, thereby generating significant revenue.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 3/8/24
- 03/08/2024
- 95 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a decisive meeting of the Opa-Locka City Commission, Darin E. Williams was elected as the new City Manager with a split vote of 3-2. The selection process was marked by intense scrutiny of the candidates’ backgrounds and a substantial discourse on the appropriate salary for the position, which was ultimately set at $190,000 annually. The meeting also included a substantial public input segment where community members voiced strong support for the interim city manager and raised concerns regarding the Housing Authority’s management of Gloria Gardens.
