North Miami City Council Focuses on Affordable Housing, Density Flexibility, and Land Inventory Management

Overview: The North Miami City Council meeting on September 11 addressed issues surrounding affordable housing, development strategies, and the implementation of new state policies. Significant discussions included the reinstatement of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC), density flexibility for housing projects, and the management of the city’s land inventory.

North Miami CRA Discusses Budget Constraints Amid Housing and Commercial Development Needs

Overview: The North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting focused on the issues of budget allocations for the upcoming fiscal year, with discussions around housing initiatives, commercial incentives, and strategic planning for redevelopment projects.

North Miami City Council Honors First Female Mayor of The Gambia and Addresses Waste Management Issues

Overview: The North Miami City Council meeting on Tuesday evening was marked by an array of discussions and presentations, including the recognition of May Lo, the first female mayor of The Gambia, and a debate over the city’s waste management services.

North Miami City Council Debates Millage Rate Amid Budget Concerns

Overview: The North Miami City Council meeting, held on [Meeting Date], was dominated by discussions on the proposed fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, millage rate adjustments, and the city’s strategic planning for its financial future. The council grappled with the implications of maintaining a flat millage rate of 7.4 mills and the budgetary allocations needed to support essential city services, including police staffing and infrastructure improvements.

Miami City Commission to Discuss Litigation Strategies in Private Session

Overview: In a recent session, Miami City Commission convened on July 25th, 2024, to discuss pending litigation involving several local businesses versus the City of Miami. The session, slated to be private, was focused on settlement negotiations or strategy sessions related to litigation expenditures and was expected to last approximately one hour. This private attorney-client meeting was conducted in accordance with Florida Statutes section 286.011(8).