City Commission Meeting 6.24.2026

The City Commission Meeting of Miami Beach held on June 24, 2026, included extensive discussions on various procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement topics included the approval of a lease amendment for Revani LLC involving a $50 million investment in a city-owned asset, with increased lease revenues and public benefits such as parking programs and community contributions. The commission also awarded the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2026-119 for the Byron Carlyle Cultural Center redevelopment with workforce housing, selecting Brooks Scarpa Huber Architects as the top-ranked firm after presentations by three finalists. Additionally, the commission addressed amendments to the city’s comprehensive plan and zoning overlays to encourage mixed-use residential development, including projects at 1600 Washington Avenue and the Alton City Center overlay, both advancing to second readings. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to deliberations on funding options for critical stormwater and water/sewer infrastructure projects, weighing general obligation bonds versus hybrid models involving utility rate increases, with a motion to defer final decisions to allow further analysis. Other procurement-related actions included approval of a $20,000 funding agreement with OneBlood for whole blood supplies for fire rescue units and the repeal of shore-based shark fishing regulations to comply with state law. The meeting also featured referrals of items such as trolley advertising wraps and artisan craft market management to relevant committees for further review. Several votes were taken to approve ordinances, refer items to committees, and defer complex funding decisions. The meeting concluded with plans to revisit key infrastructure funding items at the next session, emphasizing transparency, community engagement, and fiscal responsibility in procurement and capital improvement projects.