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A committee member said the council approved a mockup and that town staff indicated approval is pending FDOT direction. Committee members recommended obtaining a structure and construction survey from FDOT before work begins so the town does not inadvertently damage cabling or underground utilities.
One committee member described the site as an “eyesore” where people park and leave items and noted previous instances of vehicles being used as informal living spaces; members asked the assistant town manager and FDOT contacts to advise on permit and survey requirements. There was no formal vote; the item will return to the committee once FDOT guidance and any necessary surveys are obtained.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Miami Lakes Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","Members approved a mockup for cleanup/beautification at a site near the bridge and discussed the need for a construction/structure survey from FDOT before work begins to avoid utilities issues.","taxTitle","Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade County, Florida","taxId",55516,"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},6168310,"Committee says Palmetto Expressway beautification added to master visitation plan; members warn against losing momentum",325,2017000,2342000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5408259-8081b68aec9b8192f107017bb608089e&start=2017&end=2342","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5408259-8081b68aec9b8192f107017bb608089e/thumbnail_2017000.jpg","/articles/6168310/Miami-Lakes/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Committee-says-Palmetto-Expressway-beautification-added-to-master-visitation-plan-members-warn-against-losing-momentum","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168310-d5bdea6caf38030166f8538e368d73e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156224&Signature=DlHBR07wZkkSq6oTJLpFS3b51okCQKrqw~STRXoPT690gumaojAzaCRo3OtImNeJa0y~Lg7EjtE8cPF9FZh4GQ1USz65qlkPYv4nLYo332K0dGCT9wqmhXnEW23wjYYchHkf9fnfgaQ~uGOlAjMH6pdTS8RWCqnhzCmqA1zRvd1j4COod9yp6swoQ5LgbO3CA5nBG-DXQmvFKl-oeUJoCDFTI5U7Zas3vimvtFsqiwgbQJcwd1nCnPupFMTeJ3KD0DETmrkVka-71yJ4ZQeGtN5a50-9Wj2XgueRjK7x8ow5hHAOJC8DARN5Aj~EwLXj4uf6d2~9X8VwqIVRHSS64w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Committee members said the town placed a proposal to beautify the Palmetto Expressway columns on the master visitation plan after a committee pitch to the council.
Members described the placement on the master visitation plan as “a victory” but cautioned that a previous effort to paint structural pillars for a Palmetto project had stalled after initial funding and signage work while the pillar painting did not occur.
One committee member urged regular reminders and follow-up, saying past funding and projects had “slipped through the cracks” and advising the committee to send monthly check-ins to the town to keep the project on track. The committee asked the assistant town manager (Jeremy Sparks) and other town staff to track the project and report progress.
No formal action or funding allocation was made at the meeting; committee members asked staff to monitor the master visitation plan item and update the committee as work proceeds.","Committee members reported that a proposal to beautify columns under the Palmetto Expressway was added to the town's master visitation plan; members urged continued follow-up to avoid past project stalls.",{"_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},6168315,"Committee approves infographics and staff meeting to push lake water-quality ordinance",544,2350000,2894000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5408259-8081b68aec9b8192f107017bb608089e&start=2350&end=2894","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5408259-8081b68aec9b8192f107017bb608089e/thumbnail_2350000.jpg","/articles/6168315/Miami-Lakes/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Committee-approves-infographics-and-staff-meeting-to-push-lake-water-quality-ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168315-0630ca828e2bd963eb0bffce61af503a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156224&Signature=SwgOgJr5e3GoCtYRwS54w5FYS-wRS36TBaQnkHNxxLkr4XSO7M4zrN0CgiBOzom8NKjCxW7Gxo3me3d7JEIloKXQ8xoT4ZJIrkLfpsvh0vrwoQ40zB3j7-CLuHkN4gG5bHOBueCGUX8fu4LkdyNpvDC1lGlJQS-uoNbgLiYdPBnbcq3qFIsP28WiPDIBlTptZFkJXCqqVn3hQzvoXm1r-qpiCNt65TjxlYczHydNy1fbvEh5XiL4Ot9gCLhZuwhkjT6x6lG1EFlq-Jlm2sS~gEwrXMefaqpmDwabhS9GuC3MGHhB8RxCn8bwHi4gthkO5PMLYK~sYBv8Hl4fg5T9aQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Neighborhood Improvement Committee voted to have a committee member develop and share infographic materials explaining best practices on fertilizer use and lake care, and separately authorized that same member to meet with town staff to pursue clearer water-quality guidance or an ordinance.
At the meeting, Patricia (last name not specified), a committee member, moved “to put together an infographics” detailing fertilizer use and application; Mario Pineda seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote with committee members saying “aye.”
Patricia then proposed a separate motion authorizing Felicia Salazar to meet with town staff — specifically Lorenzo and Jeremy Sparks — to discuss converting scattered guidance and a council resolution into clearer materials or a local ordinance. The motion, “I motion that Felicia, be allowed to meet with Lorenzo and Jeremy to discuss, the ordinance,” was seconded by Helen Goldon; an amendment clarified that Felicia’s meetings would be “on behalf of the community.” That motion with amendment passed on a voice vote.
Committee members described the existing water-quality materials as scattered across documents and difficult for residents to read. Committee members pointed to examples from other municipalities — including the City of Miami and Coral Gables — and suggested using concise, graphic materials to communicate: one committee member noted the municipal example telling residents not to fertilize between May 15 and Oct. 31 as the type of clear guidance needed.
Town staff had previously replied that water-quality rules were reflected in “best practice” documents maintained by Public Works, but committee members argued that codifying clear rules or producing consistent outreach materials would help compliance. Committee members asked staff to include Isabella (town staff) in communications and requested a follow-up meeting so the committee can track progress.
The committee approved creation of an infographic and authorized Felicia Salazar to meet with staff but did not itself adopt a new ordinance; staff follow-up and any draft ordinance would be subject to subsequent meetings and council review.","The Neighborhood Improvement Committee voted to develop public-facing infographics about fertilizer use and authorized a committee member to meet with town staff to pursue a clearer, potentially ordinance-level water-quality policy for local lakes.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6168319,"Committee hears plea to expand lake life-ring program; council funding reported verbally approved",135,1998000,2133000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5408259-8081b68aec9b8192f107017bb608089e&start=1998&end=2133","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5408259-8081b68aec9b8192f107017bb608089e/thumbnail_1998000.jpg","/articles/6168319/Miami-Lakes/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Committee-hears-plea-to-expand-lake-life-ring-program-council-funding-reported-verbally-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6168319-176426dfe708222b08a9c6e74eca6dea/orig.mp4?Expires=1771156224&Signature=ALjwMbpPlivRxJ9q6SOebwzfZPgKoO7XsJmkdQZigNKLAsK1beyr~P6er3JxzRZPa6B--FSVx9zWjpw-3rJFd3wn6yWZzNGWxPna4FJbZrQvmkDsQuUd6n2JwbZopJwuddTIG7jJGZ~VispGtxbTVJZFsCllFN-3mrNrdvndQMZ9M5kmCmnYWjqx56NsT8mQ3IMUIXQyzn-q9G-FkLLQ1-G4xhGGQ7cI8~TWULzIxDAHDnSK3883V0sUgq4h~Abp5EyhpZh-~P2dJhy1~R5CX2DRY6JAaYzIDzefuchgk9W~Yyc5jUrchAtt6qBfkdfooTJv26G~KLkc3womuABbgA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Neighborhood Improvement Committee heard a presentation from a Life Ring representative about expanding flotation-ring stations at town lakes after a recent fatal rescue attempt.
The committee was told the group had requested additional funds from the council to place life rings at multiple lakes; committee members said the council verbally agreed to cover the equipment for a set of rings but that formal budget confirmation was pending.
Aiden Perry, who identified himself as a representative of Life Ring, described the origin of the program after a young man he named Aiden Perry (a family member) and another person died when a car entered a lake: “His mom and his family have introduced life rings, like, life — literally life rings, along different lakes, especially in areas where there's cars, to prevent a tragedy like that from happening again.”
Perry said the group used remaining funds from last year’s budget and then requested “additional $22,400 and some change” from the council to expand stations. Committee members said council staff indicated the council could fund 10 life rings and would “pick the tab up,” while acknowledging that some committee members thought the request had been for 15 rings.
The committee did not take a formal vote on the funding request at the meeting. Town staff present were asked to confirm final budget allocation with the budget officer and report back to the committee.
Committee members and a resident exchanged procedural questions about how the program would be rolled out, and whether the exact number of rings and installation sites had been finalized; the number and sites were described as “not specified” in committee discussion. The presentation emphasized public education: “throw a flotation device. Don't throw in yourself,” the Life Ring representative said, urging residents to use devices rather than entering the water to attempt a rescue.
The committee did not enact a policy change or adopt funding in the meeting; staff follow-up to confirm the council’s financing and the number of rings was requested.
The committee’s next steps are to await confirmation from the town budget officer on how much the council will formally allocate and where the new life-ring stations would be installed.","A volunteer group and a Life Ring representative urged the Neighborhood Improvement Committee to expand placement of flotation rings at town lakes after a fatal rescue attempt; committee members reported the council has verbally agreed to fund additional rings but formal allocation remains to be confirmed.","actionData","errors"]

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