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- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 4/10/24
- 04/10/2024
- 45 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Opa-Locka City Commission recently confronted the critical state of the City Hall’s air conditioning system, discussing extensive repairs with an estimated cost of $1.5 million and exploring options for refinancing a bond to manage the city’s debt. The meeting, held on April 10, 2024, delved into the details of the failing HVAC system and the financial maneuvers required to address this and other fiscal challenges.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 3/27/24
- 03/27/2024
- 145 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Opa-Locka City Commission meeting, steps were taken to resolve a hefty outstanding water bill with Glorietta Partners LTD, and to address the condition and potential sale of surplus city property. A resolution was passed to authorize a payment plan for Glorietta Gardens’ $1 million water bill, and discussions were held regarding the sale of city-owned property, amid concerns about its current neglected state and cleanup responsibility.
- FL
- Miami-Dade County
- 3/20/24
- 03/20/2024
- 37 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.
