# HIALEAH TOWN HALL WALKER COMMUNITY CENTER


**Body:** cityofhialeah
**Date:** November 10, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities, Physical Infrastructure, Emergency Response


The City of Hialeah town hall on November 10, 2026, included updates on city operations and planned investments; no procurement votes or contract awards were reported. Three companies are testing digital water-meter technologies, with the city expecting to select a company in the coming months. The city has allocated funds in its 2027 budget to begin replacing meters, targeting about 10,000 of the city’s roughly 60,000 meters, prioritizing properties with difficult meter access. The mayor also described nearly $20 million in planned 2027 park projects, including renovations at Sparks Park, Goodlet Park and Theater, Cotson Park, and JFK Library. The city reported that a newly purchased pothole-repair truck is in service, two new street-sweeping vehicles have joined the fleet, and replacement of approximately 5,000 city-owned streetlights is about 95% complete. Street-marking work is about 35% complete, with full completion targeted by the end of 2027.

Other public-safety investments and operational updates included 12 new police motorcycles, five additional officers, an aggressive-driving unit, 25 new firefighters, and ordered fire-rescue vehicles and cardiac monitors. The city also described new 911 capabilities, including texting, location sharing, and live video. The mayor cited anticipated budget reductions of about $7 million in FY2028 and nearly $30 million the following year. Residents raised concerns about water meters, drainage, sidewalks, transit, and other neighborhood services; the mayor said staff would follow up on several issues. The city is seeking resident feedback as it considers bus-route changes. No specific vendor, contract number, or formal purchasing approval was identified.

**Source:** cityofhialeah