Long Meeting Short with City Clerk Vanessa Joseph, Esq. - 06/23/2026

The North Miami City Council meeting held on June 23, 2026, included several key procurement and funding decisions aimed at community development and infrastructure improvement. The council approved amendments to grant agreements extending project deadlines for TRNM Holdings LLC, and authorized a $100,000 rehabilitation grant for Shi Solange Restaurant to support local business growth. Updates to the CRA commercial grant guidelines increased facade grant amounts and introduced new tenant improvement grants, along with funding for exterior renovations on properties along West Dixie Highway. A multifamily improvement grant of up to $2 million was approved for renovating a 16-unit apartment building to preserve affordable housing. Additionally, a funding package of up to $17 million was approved for infrastructure improvements related to the City View mixed-use development, including a 65% tax increment recapture incentive to encourage investment. The council also approved extensions for agreements with Florida Atlantic University and the Florida Division of Flood Resilience to enhance stormwater planning and flood risk reduction. A grant of approximately $129,866 was accepted to support public safety during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The fiscal year 2026-2027 annual action plan was approved for submission to HUD to maintain eligibility for federal community development funding. Lastly, the city amended Chapter 7 of its procurement code to update the evaluation committee selection process and renamed the purchasing department to the procurement department to modernize and improve procurement operations.