Miami-Dade County's Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee convened on March 10, 2025, to address pressing community concerns and set the agenda for upcoming initiatives. A significant focus of the meeting was the ongoing issues surrounding the vending machine contract, which has raised alarms among local vendors and community members.

Leonardo Bettoli, a representative from the vending industry, voiced concerns about the contract with ARCU Vending, highlighting multiple compliance issues, including failure to meet ADA requirements and discrepancies in pricing that he argued are financially detrimental to the county. Bettoli emphasized that the county is losing money due to the contract's unfavorable terms, urging the committee to take action to rectify the situation.

The committee also discussed the withdrawal of an interlocal agreement between North Miami Beach and the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. Amanda Kinnick, interim director of the department, explained that this agreement is crucial for maintaining emergency connections between the two utilities, which is essential for operational efficiency during maintenance projects. The withdrawal could jeopardize the collaboration between the utilities, raising concerns about future service reliability.

In addition to these discussions, the committee set the agenda for future meetings, ensuring that community voices are heard and that critical issues are addressed promptly. The meeting concluded with a commitment to follow up on the vending contract concerns and to explore solutions that would benefit both the county and its residents.

As Miami-Dade County continues to navigate these challenges, the outcomes of this meeting will play a vital role in shaping the community's infrastructure and service delivery moving forward.