Long Meeting Short with City Clerk Vanessa Joseph, Esq. - 07/14/2026

The North Miami City Council held special CRA and regular meetings on July 14, 2026, addressing several procurement and development matters. Key procurement decisions included approval of sanitary sewer system repairs up to $3.6 million with LMK Pipe Renewal and Atlantic Pipe Services, and authorization to procure federal lobbying services exceeding $50,000 to support the expansion of the Winston Water Treatment Plant. The council also approved disaster debris monitoring services with Tetrate Tech, Inc. for up to $650,000 per declared disaster event, and holiday lighting and decor services with AJ Center, Inc. for professional tutoring services at a cost not to exceed $100,000. A significant capital project, a $45.6 million advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) water meter replacement system, was rejected. Additionally, the council approved an agreement with Crystal Ray Miami High School for a work-study program costing up to $34,800. Policy updates included changes to building height limits to encourage mixed-use development and adjustments to commercial permit fees to comply with state requirements. Discussions also covered a potential citywide RV moratorium and proposals to reduce the frequency of council meetings, though no action was taken on these items.