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The commission approved a second‑reading ordinance establishing off‑street parking regulations and enforcement procedures, allowing the administration to proceed with the parking system discussed at prior meetings (second reading). The body also adopted an ordinance requiring restaurants to disclose mandatory gratuity policies and to meet minimum signage standards so patrons are informed when gratuity is included (second reading).

On administrative changes, commissioners advanced an ordinance to align the city code with Florida Statute 185 regarding police pension exit provisions (passed on first reading) and approved a change to the Neighborhood Improvement Advisory Board to reduce membership from seven to five, require city residency for members and vest initial appointment authority with the mayor (passed on first reading). The commission also approved procurement and capital items including selection of an office furniture vendor, purchase of a replacement truck for the parts department, a month‑to‑month extension of the bus bench and shelter contract while staff develops an RFP, and purchase of additional street signs to complete citywide replacements.

A resolution authorizing final payment for a design‑build project at 1695 NW 110th Ave was approved, and the commission adopted a resolution clarifying that the mayor may retain outside legal counsel and consultants where fees are paid by a third party; the language was amended on the floor to explicitly add consultants.

Votes were taken by roll call or voice as recorded on the agenda. Where the public hearing was required, no members of the public spoke on the parking or gratuity items. All listed items moved with a motion and second and were approved as presented or as amended.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Sweetwater Commission Meeting July 07th","oneSentenceSummary","The City Commission of the City of Sweetwater voted to approve a package of ordinances and resolutions covering parking rules, restaurant disclosure requirements and a range of administrative and procurement measures.","taxTitle","City of Sweetwater, Miami-Dade County, Florida","taxId",71202,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6750519,"Residents complain about Ronzelli Park turf and Little Abner dumping and safety at Sweetwater meeting",2879,421000,3300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5322132-f614f7cc856bf6df8389bc6d9a325c72&start=421&end=3300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5322132-f614f7cc856bf6df8389bc6d9a325c72/thumbnail_421000.jpg","/articles/6750519/Florida/Residents-complain-about-Ronzelli-Park-turf-and-Little-Abner-dumping-and-safety-at-Sweetwater-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6750519-fd91dded200ed6a7f2b7bd732d1529cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139828&Signature=OA0XOQMQRSO-6A6v29rTXslmY2irXBIvKMyrOpnB~~61sOy0VsSnUTHddjxuUqenxKadyrDuw8S6v6cLihmMkDmvnFmCc8zSlF~ddm-Q5YxGGURQWs1CLQVKAM-Sg~8MYdHD5yy2hK-Xzt2QGnqUQ8Tm~wXd83tiiDlJYF8qgCedsZnvhQUd7lTDxRpbpXDBNWMBFBEeQ-i-ahRXMWeqU2QarT-mj4CNUx96dKhOZhfkwHwXn9eipqVDy6TewFrNsJb0j~3XNobjw8Ytn5~hLjD7L-JM--of0k5hraZ8MYWb0C7uryEfBvSe42uYQ1oHfxbpQPDv3~G3Op2xvgBUyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two residents used the public comment period to raise concerns about parks and neighborhood safety.

Alejandro Martinez urged the commission to reconsider elements of the Ronzelli Park redesign, saying the park has been under redevelopment for more than a year and criticizing the installation of artificial turf and removal of trees that reduced shade. Martinez said the artificial turf and loss of canopy were “disappointing” and raised concerns about the appearance and long‑term usability of the park.

Samantha Morales spoke on behalf of Little Abner residents, describing construction debris, illegal dumping, squatters and theft in the neighborhood. Morales said the area includes more than 200 families and noted particular concern for children, seniors and residents on fixed incomes.

Mayor Diaz responded to the comments, describing the park resurfacing and drainage work as designed to improve playability and reduce cancellations because the fields dry faster after rain. He said pickleball courts and other park amenities were starting construction and publicly thanked parks staff for their work. On Little Abner, the mayor reminded residents that the area is in an evacuation zone in the event of a hurricane and urged residents not to remain in the neighborhood during such events; he also offered staff follow‑up to address debris and storm‑drain concerns. Commissioners acknowledged the concerns and asked staff to address cleanup and storm‑drain maintenance.","Two residents raised complaints about Ronzelli Park’s redesign and conditions in the Little Abner neighborhood; the mayor described park timelines and urged evacuation in the event of a hurricane.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6750530,"Sweetwater authorizes LLC to finance, build and manage multifamily workforce housing",149,1107000,1256000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5322132-f614f7cc856bf6df8389bc6d9a325c72&start=1107&end=1256","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5322132-f614f7cc856bf6df8389bc6d9a325c72/thumbnail_1107000.jpg","/articles/6750530/Florida/Sweetwater-authorizes-LLC-to-finance-build-and-manage-multifamily-workforce-housing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6750530-c5dd94d35a7ce48782fc4c36baa8dc32/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139828&Signature=SDI-rz6UrzHbKF2JPzq4TAoBlvZXp-BUU2llp78eI59s3wxnDpkH0urAQT99Y0OWcy3Z~DVCDAuYEXqvvJpZUFVcvGGxrVpfsvHYXSqdQ2ENoVDsSDhwrG2MVPcUIalOYJ9JsQMj5zEDkObFbZaieLeLrxlaJR4bfSTh~Tt-Bm4pk5k7DteqOCfo1hbCA8155w6ahZnIHCiCQPVFzBW0LC-1qZCLlTv~AooRIQ9mgC64LE4L4eYIip94Y-zRD0aDXyaBttf6s0jf4W40vLLGywibutk-sNB5NCjuC7XyjF~tOzvLMdD0Ck9gaX9owQP422Jb7e3q0KjHwiLKeX35iw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Commission of the City of Sweetwater voted to authorize the creation of a limited liability company to finance, construct and manage a multifamily residential rental project that will include a workforce‑housing component. The resolution finds that the project serves a public purpose and authorized the mayor and city attorney to take steps to incorporate the LLC and execute associated documents, including waivers of certain impact fees.

Mayor Diaz publicly thanked the city finance director for work on the project and said the initiative represents a new approach for the city. \"This is something I think this is a first of its kind and the way it's being done. And I think we're making history tonight in the city of Sweetwater,\" Mayor Diaz said during remarks introducing the resolution.

The motion to adopt the resolution was moved by Commissioner Reynaldo Rey and seconded on the floor by Commissioner Monty. The commission approved the resolution by roll call. Commissioners noted the public purpose finding and the inclusion of a workforce‑housing component in the project description. The resolution also authorized expenditure of funds and a waiver of certain impact fees as described in the staff packet attached to the agenda.

Staff indicated follow‑up actions will include drafting and filing incorporation documents for the LLC and preparing implementation steps for the workforce‑housing component; the resolution grants authority to the mayor and the city attorney to complete those actions.","The commission approved a resolution authorizing formation of a limited liability company to finance, construct and manage a multifamily rental project that includes a workforce‑housing component; the resolution also approved waivers of certain impact fees and authorized the mayor and city attorney to establish the LLC.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6750526,"Sweetwater approves Tyler Technologies SaaS contract for permitting and code enforcement",305,1518000,1823000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5322132-f614f7cc856bf6df8389bc6d9a325c72&start=1518&end=1823","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5322132-f614f7cc856bf6df8389bc6d9a325c72/thumbnail_1518000.jpg","/articles/6750526/Florida/Sweetwater-approves-Tyler-Technologies-SaaS-contract-for-permitting-and-code-enforcement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6750526-7a59da12cd3672d35e04140e6bb321ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139828&Signature=UTJXgYbiwqQSFwlsRJYSEg6oUVVwlU1km48otUjgOZrpt7Lbf6euTONO9JTvpyrngurTFNLbjTZsES1pTvJ80d29mdBr14jtGBKaNnOezBznc45GzgUOKLDyqTplCypLR1zCKjhMdS2XugsABFb~P0ya-cB1xs93SFE6dz8NxO3eBEFm1sqCWZQg9LyEMLCguatMvluZE73iP2njD9oFS11IYwLNTlN-Ji-PXKMyzWcM6SOUquZv33gpO4AS~wf0UlTHdLSLB6-5CAW4oSLf74IsH5ebQh-PEz7DWkCFg5joD7j0rSZmsOz52JZdbbbKk1-VklGLnY-bBxEcLdym2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Commission approved a contract with Tyler Technologies to replace the city’s existing permitting software with a cloud‑hosted SaaS solution intended to improve plan review, online payments and code‑enforcement workflows.

Mario Diaz, director of technology for the City of Sweetwater, explained the contract covers permitting, licensing, code enforcement and planning functions and that the product is currently used by municipalities including Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Pembroke Pines and Miami Gardens. When asked about hosting and data, staff said the service is hosted on Microsoft Azure and that the city would retain its data if it canceled the service. The initial contract fee starts at $38,000 per year; staff stated the price will increase 3% after three years and every three years thereafter.

Richard Ruby (director of field operations) described current software limitations (referred to in the meeting as a \"watered down\" system) and recommended the Tyler solution as providing broader functionality and online payment capabilities. Commissioners sought clarity on term and fees; staff said the agreement is ongoing under a yearly fee structure and may be canceled with the city retaining its data. The motion to approve the contract was moved by Commissioner Daniel Anos and seconded by Commissioner Saul Diaz; the commission approved the contract by voice vote.","The commission approved a contract with Tyler Technologies for permitting, licensing, code enforcement and planning functions. Staff said the system is cloud‑hosted on Microsoft Azure, starts at $38,000 per year, increases 3% every three years, and that the city retains its data if it cancels the service.","actionData","errors"]

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