Council Meeting - 07/14/2026

The North Miami City Council held a regular meeting on July 14, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and voted on. Key procurement actions included awarding contracts for sanitary sewer system repairs to LMK Pipe Renewal ($1.1 million) and Atlantic Pipe Services LLC ($1.4 million), both under existing solicitation or county contracts. The council approved a $267,289 contract with Tennis Holdings Acquisition LLC for converting shuffleboard courts into tennis and pickleball courts at Griffin Community Center. A resolution was passed to authorize agreements for lobbying services exceeding $50,000, with plans to engage multiple lobbyists to secure funding. The council also considered and ultimately rejected a significant $67 million financing plan for upgrading the city’s water metering system to monthly billing and smart meters, citing concerns about impacts on residents and the need for further public engagement. Other approvals included a $650,000 contract with Tetra Tech for disaster debris monitoring services and a holiday lighting services contract utilizing a city of Pompano Beach contract. The council also amended the procurement code to update evaluation committee procedures and the department title. Discussions included concerns about RVs in residential areas, with plans to draft legislation to address illegal living in RVs. The meeting concluded with setting budget hearing dates and maintaining the current twice-monthly council meeting schedule.