City Council Meeting 8-11-26

The City Council meeting of Hialeah on August 11, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The council approved a resolution to enter into a pilot program agreement with IUSA Partners Incorporated for a citywide water meter demonstration project lasting approximately 180 days, adding a fourth company to the ongoing pilot. They also approved supplementary site improvements and capital modifications at the city's reverse osmosis plant, with a total expenditure not to exceed $5,835,000, partially reimbursed by Miami-Dade County. Additionally, the council approved the appointment of vendors responsive to an RFQ for architecture and engineering services to establish a vendor pool for future projects. Other administrative items included the creation of a grants administration division within the finance department to enhance grant management. Several zoning items were discussed, including a rezoning request for a parking lot and variances for a residential project, both of which were tabled for further review. Motions related to these procurement and capital improvement projects were passed by council vote, reflecting ongoing infrastructure and service enhancements in the city.