Long Meeting Short with City Clerk Vanessa Joseph, Esq.

The North Miami City Council held a regular meeting on March 24, 2026, during which they recognized National Procurement Month and highlighted the procurement department's role in ensuring transparency and efficient use of public funds. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a contract not to exceed $944,400 for a consultant to support the city's public-private partnership (P3) project focused on stormwater management and flood mitigation. The council also discussed a major $43.9 million upgrade to the city's water meter system to an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) through a contract awarded to Performance Services, Inc. (PSI). This project aims to improve water usage monitoring and increase revenue collections, with financing offered via a 17-year loan from Bank of America at an interest rate of 4.394%. Additionally, negotiations were authorized with Redwood CPDEV LLC to modify development plans for the Claude Pepper Park project, including adjustments to capital improvement contributions. The council also approved revisions to an agreement allowing outdoor dining at Mocha Plaza, enhancing business flexibility while maintaining public right-of-way use conditions.