Doral’s Budget Workshop Highlights Employee Compensation, HOA Fraud, and Capital Projects

Overview: The Doral Local Planning Agency convened for a budget workshop on August 14, 2024, where discussions centered around the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, employee compensation, and addressing financial fraud within homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condominiums.

Doral City Council Debates Waste-to-Energy Facility Amid Health Concerns

Overview: The Doral City Council convened on August 14, 2024, to address a variety of issues, including a debate over a proposed waste-to-energy facility, financial reporting, and community-focused resolutions.

Doral City Council Maintains Current Millage Rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

Overview: In a recent Doral City Council meeting, the most significant item discussed was the proposed millage rate for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The council decided to maintain the current millage rate of 1.7166, which is expected to generate approximately $32.9 million in ad valorem tax revenues, an increase of 10% over the current fiscal year. This decision ensures that the city will continue to have the lowest operating millage rate in Miami-Dade County.

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).

Miami Commission Debates Expansion of Community Redevelopment Agencies

Overview: The Miami City Commission recently held a meeting that focused on impactful discussions surrounding the extension and expansion of Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) in the Alapata and Omni areas, which could shape the future of neighborhood revitalization and affordable housing in the city. The debate on CRAs took center stage, bringing to light contrasting perspectives on how to address urban blight and the financial strategies to support redevelopment efforts.