Miami City Commission Debates Extension of Omni CRA Amidst Calls for Community Investments

Overview: The Miami City Commission meeting was marked by a debate over the extension of the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), with commissioners and community members expressing divergent views on the urgency and implications of the extension. Discussions also covered a range of other topics, including funding allocations for community services, the management of Bayfront Park, and the city’s approach to addressing homelessness and affordable housing.

Doral City Council Approves Hotel Development Amid Public Concerns

Overview: During the recent Doral City Council meeting held on September 11, 2024, the Council approved a hotel development project and addressed various community concerns, including the militarization of the city, sustainability initiatives, and local event support.

Sweetwater Approves $37.7 Million Pedestrian Bridge Connecting FIU, Enhances Infrastructure

Overview: The Sweetwater City Commission approved a major pedestrian bridge project and discussed several comprehensive city planning amendments during its meeting on September 9, 2024. Notably, the bridge aims to enhance pedestrian connectivity between Florida International University (FIU) and the City of Sweetwater, with construction slated to begin on October 8, 2024, and an expected completion in the fall of 2026.

Doral City Council Debates Employee Compensation and Waste Plant Relocation

Overview: During the recent Doral City Council meeting, discussions revolved around employee compensation adjustments and the relocation of the Kavant Waste-to-Energy Plant. The council deliberated on the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025, focusing on a contentious cost-of-living adjustment for city employees and strategies for addressing the waste plant’s presence within city limits.

Doral City Council Faces Heated Public Comments Over Trump Endeavor and Midtown Development Projects

Overview: The recent Doral City Council meeting on August 14, 2024, saw an array of discussions, with public concerns over the Trump Endeavor and Midtown development projects taking center stage. Residents voiced their frustrations over perceived pre-determined outcomes and the potential impact on community life, traffic, and the local economy.