North Miami Beach City Council Approves $9.2 Million Bond for Settlement with Miami Gardens

Overview: The North Miami Beach City Council convened to address several issues, chief among them the approval of a $9.2 million taxable special obligation bond series for a settlement agreement with the City of Miami Gardens.

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.

North Miami Beach Residents Voice Concerns Over Significant Tax Increases and Budget Allocations

Overview: At the latest North Miami Beach City Council meeting on September 10, 2024, residents expressed concerns over property tax increases and the fiscal management of city funds. The meeting, which included a budget hearing and various discussions on community events and capital improvement projects, revealed a clear divide between the city’s financial strategies and the lived experiences of its constituents.

North Miami Beach City Council Discusses Legislative Priorities, Affordable Housing, and Future Developments

Overview: The recent North Miami Beach City Council meeting focused on legislative priorities, affordable housing, and the approval of a mixed-use development project.

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).