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City Attorney Mr. Lorenzo explained that council previously approved a term sheet in February and that attorneys have since negotiated a purchase and settlement agreement. He said the settlement total discussed on the record is approximately $21 million, which combines a roughly $17.0 million land purchase figure plus about $3 million for attorneys' fees, costs and loss-of-use claims. \"I would rather and recommend that you purchase the land rather than just pay the damages that the court is likely to find against Doral,\" he told council.

Lorenzo and assistant counsel Raul Gustesi said the remaining negotiation points involve mitigation credits and certain permits with Miami-Dade County and South Florida Water Management District. The seller proposes assigning mitigation credits to the city; staff are negotiating whether credits will be assigned before closing or can be transferred afterward. Council asked staff for latitude to complete documents and to capture the mitigation credits if possible.

Councilman Cabral asked for an explanation of the increase from earlier figures; city attorneys said market changes since prior appraisals and inclusion of fees and loss-of-use claims explain the settlement total. Staff also told the council they had obtained an appraisal that supports the negotiated purchase price.

Why it matters
The settlement and purchase resolve years of litigation (the record shows matters dating to 2018) and would transfer land to the city. Council members said acquiring the land provides public control of a parcel that has been the subject of environmental and permitting disputes, even as the settlement requires significant city funds.

Next steps and contingencies
The city attorney asked the council to authorize the manager and legal team to finalize the documents, capture mitigation credits if practicable, and close the transaction by March 19, 2025, if all documentation is secured. If negotiations break down, the city could return to litigation and face additional costs. The council approved the motion and directed staff to complete negotiations and return executed documents to the council as required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council Meeting March 12th, 2025 - Morning session","oneSentenceSummary","Council authorized city attorneys and the city manager to complete negotiations on the Doral 10 LLC settlement and purchase after discussing mitigation-credit assignments and permitting details; council members said closing by March 19 was a priority.","taxTitle","Doral, Miami-Dade County, Florida","taxId",2894,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6279516,"Doral council reaffirms support for Venezuelan Adjustment Act, urges federal action",988,1342000,2330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2622767-cbf1e70850cfb136ffe5d4a0ca738ec0&start=1342&end=2330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2622767-cbf1e70850cfb136ffe5d4a0ca738ec0/thumbnail_1342000.jpg","/articles/6279516/Doral/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Doral-council-reaffirms-support-for-Venezuelan-Adjustment-Act-urges-federal-action","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6279516-0b6af21a2b5fec38093e58c05670da50/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182293&Signature=gWFRfug0ydb9XYZid~9Tspq6K9ZXpM~~q~rEqpqgrmrFVVewlAfYeovQ10hY4FavmxG43daQexk3Y3SEJz95fHgQvxnfMClyyBJmdX~6d3u1~btRrmNX0O3ylT5koZP~oFFaui49cRdGgbqdyY8oICfJoyChezGbUnZXTseU9G7PubF1vENYO7D4qWdu8tUgL1MAcaB75rg3f~eFgdRop7H26riPnrs-eSjVkR0seCJu1rAWo07gFNqu7-MtwKXIYAmxy7rMAIj1hHMWRMiyl8fAfwdtbXtPiIUigsNJcODglqXAmO~6uvG2aOuJA4woi~SowGshW4LsGYFbeuXvyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Doral City Council on March 12 voted to reaffirm the city's support for the Venezuelan Adjustment Act (HR 1348) and to request city assistance in outreach after recent changes to Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans.

Councilman Rafael Pinedo, who placed the item on the agenda, said the resolution updates a 2023 posture and asks the city clerk to transmit copies to federal legislators, including the bill sponsors and local congressional delegations. \"The city of Doral remains committed to advocating for the rights and well-being of our Venezuelan residents,\" Pinedo said on the record.

Public comment featured multiple speakers from the Venezuelan community. Lisa Albornoz thanked the council for earlier action and described the bill as \"a pathway to stability and opportunity for people who have fled dictatorship, political persecution, and economic collapse.\" Community organizer Mildred Rodriguez and Francisco Rodriguez described multi-year advocacy efforts; Mildred told the council the reintroduction of HR 1348 on Feb. 13, 2025, reflected growing bipartisan support and urged local leaders to press federal lawmakers to act.

Council members from multiple parties offered co-sponsorship or support on the resolution during the meeting. Councilwoman Digna Cabral and Councilwoman Nicole Reynoso each verbally agreed to be cosponsors on the record; several council members asked staff to transmit the approved resolution to the bill sponsors and to South Florida congressional offices.

Why it matters
Doral is home to a large Venezuelan population. The resolution is symbolic legislation by a municipal government but intended to add local political support for federal immigration relief tied to HR 1348. Council direction also asked city staff to share community resources and legal assistance information with affected residents.

What the resolution directs
- Transmit copies of the resolution to the bill sponsors and local congressional representatives.
- Continue community engagement with local Venezuelan organizations and advocacy groups to provide information about legal resources.
- Use city communications to help disseminate information about available resources and support services.

Proponents in the chamber emphasized the local demographic impact and sustained advocacy by community leaders; the council passed the resolution on a recorded roll call.","After public comment from community leaders, the Doral City Council voted to transmit a resolution urging congressional support for HR 1348, the Venezuelan Adjustment Act, and to provide outreach to affected residents after the suspension of Temporary Protected Status.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6279521,"Doral council approves slate of state resolutions, contracts and event permits",105,978000,1083000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2622767-cbf1e70850cfb136ffe5d4a0ca738ec0&start=978&end=1083","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2622767-cbf1e70850cfb136ffe5d4a0ca738ec0/thumbnail_978000.jpg","/articles/6279521/Doral/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Doral-council-approves-slate-of-state-resolutions-contracts-and-event-permits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6279521-8e264a82207a486cde17b2a36d7f2d73/orig.mp4?Expires=1771182297&Signature=FKNOxiK-Lff7IlxsDt3rDKv6rY0DsSnBWzjql88DVb6CnZqnxlr77LIJxEqoXuA4q7ExrAAwBWbh4xt6sUO3cLACYtYzfr1~S82-g6yQy0Kwp1xNofOajDoliDQyVjmQKOEYaJBe7hAHUahliB5eApE4GbvdWxU0kvL-n-WlKzTxeuvmXb0ySi2XX2itclUT7B9Eev77HiCYTIJAHDDX9VC5bOYh5DSKMN4h1IehJwxM7PvNsj53agQA~2vqPqawDVIOgJZlYymxrpGZFcUVVY7KaesYj16oTQKq1SjpGjU6C3NIy3XUGf9WEp3ppRaKb3YDI6RsDvy6Jz~QPZvmsA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Doral City Council voted on a package of resolutions, contracts and event permits during its regular meeting on March 12, 2025, approving measures that ask state lawmakers to change siting and safety rules, authorize municipal contracts and permit local events.

The council unanimously approved a resolution expressing support for Senate Bill 1008, sponsored by state Sen. Bryan Avila, which would require future waste-to-energy facilities to be sited at least one mile from the nearest residence. Vice Mayor Maureen Porras moved the resolution and Councilwoman Digna Cabral seconded it. Mayor Fraga, Porras, Cabral, Councilwoman Nicole Reynoso and Councilman Rafael Pinedo voted yes on the roll call.

Council members also unanimously adopted a resolution supporting state legislation to address rock-mining blasting, and a separate resolution asking the Legislature to amend Florida Statutes 316.2128 and 316.2065 to tighten safety and equipment requirements for micromobility devices. Councilman Pinedo moved the micromobility resolution; the measure seeks changes including a requirement that micromobility operators hold a valid driver's license, mandatory helmets for riders 18 and younger, and reflective gear for nighttime use.

On municipal business the council approved an award of the school-zone speed-detection contract (RFP 202402) to RedSpeed Florida LLC and authorized the city manager to negotiate a five-year agreement. The item was pulled for discussion after staff said the city's prior contractor had not advanced the project; RedSpeed's representative, Greg Parks, told the council the company operates scores of school-zone systems nationally and expected to be operational before the August school year start.

The council also approved multiple parks and recreation contracting actions: provisional vendor awards for a one-year pilot of recreation and fitness programming, a special-event permit for Run Doral 2025 at Doral Meadows Park on April 13, and approval for the LIV Tour's community events at Trump National Doral with limited city sponsorship and logo use for banners and bus benches. Planning staff told the council the Run Doral permit anticipates roughly 1,600 attendees and requested several road closures; the applicant requested use of the city logo but no city funding.

Three related construction and consulting items authorizing replacement of entry-feature monuments on Doral Boulevard were approved after extended discussion about design, cost and prior delays. The council approved the construction award to Waypoint Contracting Inc. and two consultant agreements to provide project and post-design services; Councilwoman Reynoso voiced opposition to proceeding on principle because the combined price exceeds $1 million, while other members said prior design work and community review supported moving forward.

A resolution streamlining the vice mayor role and its incidental expenses also passed after debate; the roll call included two \"no\" votes on that item (see 'Votes at a glance').

Votes at a glance
- Resolution supporting SB 1008 (waste-to-energy siting): motion by Vice Mayor Porras; second by Councilwoman Cabral; outcome: approved (roll call: yes votes recorded; motion passed).
- Resolution supporting bills addressing rock mining/blasting: motion by Vice Mayor Porras; second by Councilman Vinayo; outcome: approved.
- Resolution to amend Florida Statutes 316.2128 and 316.2065 (micromobility safety): motion by Councilman Pinedo; second by Councilwoman Reynoso; outcome: approved.
- Resolution reaffirming support for the Venezuelan Adjustment Act (HR 1348): motion by Councilwoman Cabral; second by Councilwoman Reynoso; outcome: approved (see separate article on Venezuelan Adjustment Act coverage).
- School-zone speed detection contract (RFP 202402) award to RedSpeed Florida LLC: motion by Councilwoman Reynoso; second by Councilwoman Pinedo; outcome: approved.
- Run Doral 2025 special-event permit (April 13, Doral Meadows Park): motion by Vice Mayor Porras; second by Councilwoman Cabral; outcome: approved.
- Provisional recreation/fitness program awards (one-year pilot, multiple vendors): motion by Vice Mayor Porras; outcome: approved.
- Trump National Doral / LIV Tour community sponsorship and logo use: motion by Councilman Pinedo; second by Councilwoman Reynoso; outcome: approved.
- Doral Boulevard entry features: construction award to Waypoint Contracting Inc. (not to exceed $1,062,577.22) and consulting agreements: combined motion approved after debate; Councilwoman Reynoso opposed.
- Resolution streamlining vice mayor role and related line items: motion approved; roll call included recorded \"no\" votes (see official minutes).

Why it matters
Collectively, the measures show the council pressing state lawmakers on safety and land-use questions while moving several locally initiated capital and permitting actions ahead of the spring and summer season. The school-camera contract and the entry-feature construction are time-sensitive for the coming school year and ongoing beautification projects; the Venezuelan Adjustment Act resolution (also adopted) has an outsized public-interest and constituent-engagement footprint in Doral.

Next steps
Many of the approved items direct the city manager to finalize contracts and expend budgeted funds; several actions were conditional on negotiations (for example, the RedSpeed agreement and the settlement/purchase items discussed elsewhere on the agenda). Council members asked staff to return with final agreements or memos of understanding where needed.","At its March 12 meeting the Doral City Council voted to adopt several state-advocacy resolutions, award local contracts and approve special-event permits, including support for a state bill on waste-to-energy siting and the city's sponsorship of the LIV golf event at Trump National Doral.","actionData","errors"]

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Doral council approves slate of state resolutions, contracts and event permits