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Major actions and outcomes

- Consent agenda: The commission approved multiple consent resolutions including vendor piggyback contracts and purchase orders for citywide supplies and services (items 9.1–9.13 on the agenda). Those resolutions covered items such as automotive parts (Advance Auto Stores), pumps and motors (Afton Grainger/other vendors), radio consoles for the police department, facility maintenance supplies, and an MOU with Jackson North Hospital. All consent items on the docket were approved as a block by voice vote.

- Ordinance 2024-16 (second reading): The commission adopted an ordinance creating a uniform procedure for abandonment and vacation of city right-of-ways and easements, amending the municipal code. The commission amended the petition requirement to require at least 75% of abutting property owners and that petitions include information on potential tax implications and utility easements; the amended ordinance passed on roll-call vote.

- Resolution R2025-19 (11.4): The commission approved the shortlist of firms that responded to RFQ 24‑026 for the Snyder Park recreational-complex redevelopment project (approved 6–1). Staff will issue phase‑2 solicitation materials to the shortlisted firms.

- Resolution R2025-32 (11.5): The commission authorized a limited near-term funding tranche tied to work order #5 with Black & Veatch Corporation for ongoing program management and staff augmentation, with the commission requiring staff to return in 60 days with a plan to expand in-house CIP capacity. Commissioners authorized a short-term tranche amount discussed at the dais (described as approximately $450,000 for a 90‑day period); the motion passed with one “no.”

- Business tax receipt (12.1): The commission approved a request to renew extended hours for a premises (Dean’s Gold) after the police department reported no objection; the business-hours extension was approved unanimously.

- Appointments and order of business: The commission moved multiple appointments forward, including additions to the civil service board (Lewis Harkness and Irene Pellinger) and approved appointment items as a block.

What to expect next

Staff will provide memo-level clarifications (for example on Snyder Park regulatory constraints and allowed uses), a 60-day CIP transition plan tied to the Black & Veatch authorization, and scheduling for a budget workshop and a fluoride workshop. Several items will return to the commission for formal action as staff completes follow-ups.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City NMB - City Commission Meeting 02/18/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commission approved multiple consent resolutions, an ordinance amending right-of-way abandonment procedures (as amended), shortlisted firms for Snyder Park redevelopment, and a limited Black & Veatch work order tranche with conditions; appointments and a business-tax-hours renewal were also approved.","taxTitle","North Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida","taxId",60747,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6638479,"Commission debate over trolleys, CITT funds and neighborhood traffic-calming after residents press for speed bumps",820,2500000,3320000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5488233-8fbb910e14eeac9176cb458f60529d0d&start=2500&end=3320","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5488233-8fbb910e14eeac9176cb458f60529d0d/thumbnail_2500000.jpg","/articles/6638479/North-Miami-Beach/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Commission-debate-over-trolleys-CITT-funds-and-neighborhood-traffic-calming-after-residents-press-for-speed-bumps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6638479-ae0c96a617998535ddc3a7bc99e284c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163649&Signature=BZhD5550FCjwwrW17Tr9LNX09QAG5jroRV38vG~tcboCI2oIS9JGqus2QNpF8i0Vma-lX2Nbo4I9bhPj0iGOXa8IxJMeVpwzXGGNXoHH2ubN8PiQsySrPWlGspnjN7xRFnvFTflASE7w-wUr-40e2z8wj4YImd-d~dujWqwN7w4CC9rpsE98URfo4XQPmg6ynN-2tsqoyS6p2eOwyjwe8omxWcGZSgMl0R7sjUHzveSUYpaZa50eMsvLnBXvNQIdBTFQTxNSPmSVNovmKF81Jg4kXE~QGQ2En-aNojCh7Jyx97aGtm-848Cf3VPjl3~Kwhdo53AOipJL~LDQVdci-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public commenters urged the commission to accelerate traffic-calming measures for neighborhood streets and to stop spending general-fund money where county CITT (transportation) funds could apply. Several residents said they had repeatedly asked the city for speed bumps at specific locations and urged staff to act without additional outside studies.

Resident comments: Daniel Pierre and Kathleen Joachim described speeding and near-miss crashes in residential neighborhoods and argued that the city already knows where to install speed cushions or temporary measures. Kathleen Joachim specifically criticized paying for a professional engineering contract to map traffic-calming locations when she argued residents can point to needed locations.

Commission discussion: Commissioners said they want clarity on eligible uses of CITT funding and urged staff to present a plan showing which projects can use those funds instead of general-fund money. Commissioner Smuckler and others discussed repurposing underused trolley routes or CITT funds to pay for traffic-calming projects; Bruce Lamberto (public commenter) urged redirecting trolley funding to engineering and construction of calming measures.

Trolley routes and contract: Commissioners discussed a rented trolley that serves destinations outside North Miami Beach (for example, Aventura Mall) and raised concerns about paying for trips that leave the city. Staff said the trolley vendor meeting is scheduled (next week) and that the vendor is open to discussing advertisement revenue and contract terms; commissioners asked staff to return with data and a third-party ridership analysis before renewal in the spring.

Next steps: Staff will meet with the trolley operator, work on an independent ridership/last-mile study (funding options were discussed) and return to the commission with options for reallocating CITT funds toward traffic calming where legally allowable.","Residents asked for immediate traffic-calming measures, including temporary speed bumps. Commissioners discussed using county CITT funding instead of general-fund money, and opened discussion about trolley routes that leave city limits; staff will meet with the trolley operator and report back before contract renewal.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6638485,"New CFO presents first-quarter financials; commissioners request budget 101 workshop and consultant breakdown",2329,3740000,6069000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5488233-8fbb910e14eeac9176cb458f60529d0d&start=3740&end=6069","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5488233-8fbb910e14eeac9176cb458f60529d0d/thumbnail_3740000.jpg","/articles/6638485/North-Miami-Beach/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/New-CFO-presents-first-quarter-financials-commissioners-request-budget-101-workshop-and-consultant-breakdown","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6638485-e7f82f701d03dc8e3e80cc9d387c5aef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163649&Signature=AFRMuYSuS6POUhYYM4e4ncXGcxUtdzWolfVAjqn2I1B7DVtIA1DFTJycRnvxEkscyykz0YqoXCJCVuUMpZzG1klOK54It0ggbTuhmy8ylecUYUqfXQqHk5aQafJL-MUm4qzMzRDDUhl2lcXkJWUUVr7ivQrRIb-WFUtoZp8LX4TnwEOrKJUAqsU0hrXKw-tVOUvgoi3S-N96enJBpcOZPoSFKBfSHVUZqsVRDf6vUVhK0Q9r1PvdAa4BK4mD9wwLvWWnJF9EHfTq1cBB1ugxw677XFWmWgIEf9oAzdwp-WpIi3cDn6SOWY6qPn5JnmvVuBUNpD5crhwgTE0zNCaXjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chief Financial Officer (CFO) presented the City of North Miami Beach’s first-quarter financial report, comparing actuals through Dec. 31, 2024 to the adopted FY2025 budget. The CFO said the city had collected approximately $31 million and spent about $20 million through the first quarter, producing a net favorable variance in early-year actuals. Much of the revenue was property-tax driven and many planned capital expenditures have not yet hit the ledger because CIP activity ramps later in the year.

Commissioner requests and staff response: Commissioners asked for additional transparency and education. Commissioner Smith requested a “budget 101” workshop for commissioners and interested residents; staff said a March workshop was planned as part of the budget calendar and that staff would meet individually with commissioners on priorities before that session. Commissioners also asked for a breakdown of consultant spending and the transit half-penny revenue allocation; staff agreed to return with those details.

Audit and fund balance: The CFO said the city’s audited unassigned fund-balance is not yet available because the prior-year audit remains in process; staff expects an audited figure in the coming months and urged commissioners that CIP encumbrances remain tied to project allocations even if projects do not start immediately.

Why it matters: Commissioners said they need clearer, recurring financial presentations and an accessible primer so they can track budget priorities across the fiscal year and evaluate consulting and CIP spending.

Next steps: Staff will schedule a budget workshop and follow up with a consultant-cost breakdown, a transit revenue explanation and the audited unassigned fund-balance when the audit is complete.","The city’s chief financial officer presented the first-quarter report (actuals through Dec. 31, 2024), showing revenues ahead of expenditures and nearly $31 million collected; commissioners asked for a public budget 101 workshop, a breakdown of consulting costs and details on unassigned fund balance once the audit closes.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6638489,"Commission shortlists six firms for Snyder Park recreational-complex proposals",880,6620000,7500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5488233-8fbb910e14eeac9176cb458f60529d0d&start=6620&end=7500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5488233-8fbb910e14eeac9176cb458f60529d0d/thumbnail_6620000.jpg","/articles/6638489/North-Miami-Beach/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Commission-shortlists-six-firms-for-Snyder-Park-recreational-complex-proposals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6638489-3a42d4101feb2a3b1f4b721fe13a9f60/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163649&Signature=Vtk9URBZm0jj0sbJuYYRRke~ugebTC4MFImtk6m3vmVrVduuye8GllDOb2BxtSFkLA7f3rxCouPqL1h-E7GwOWc5Rswcc24Pq5F62BPCJLS4cysTSb193o-AvFJvDk0~0-5T~OtCcEmtXDyQd2emSHn84XldRzZlbzSPDksGGZD3Pbpqe8F086x-CxTiLclA~ZxbTkC99Z60fGiFz7yRQWHU9QTwsX6BuxYd4thFf8jQjxjgFr-T-vtjj7J4fxsElblYzbQCeBwVbqjVDYx5TtJvEeytlKQCorERHKz5BaTs-BGkE4CArpof5Kf23fNjTEQETKbIvy6CMZYC1jDGXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission approved a resolution to shortlist six qualified firms to move into phase two of a two-step procurement for the Snyder Park (recreational complex) redevelopment project.

Staff said the prequalification (RFQ) phase has concluded and the shortlisted firms will be invited to submit detailed proposals for design, financing, construction and operations of a multi-use recreational complex that could include open space, courts, a kayak launch, dog parks and other amenities. The chief procurement officer and staff stressed that shortlisted teams will be given additional guidance on the city’s must-haves and legal constraints, including state and county preservation restrictions tied to the parcel. Commissioners asked staff to provide a clear memo about regulatory limits on site uses before firms produce final proposals.

Commissioner concerns and process: Commissioners emphasized community input and asked staff to schedule special meetings where each shortlisted team can present concept proposals to the commission and the public before any ranking or selection. Staff explained the procurement timetable: a phase-2 solicitation would be issued to the six firms, proposals returned later in spring, and presentations and public review would follow. The commission voted to approve the shortlisted firms (roll-call recorded; result 6–1).

Why it matters: The project covers roughly 10½ acres and is positioned as a long-term park and recreation investment. Commissioners repeatedly asked that staff clarify what uses the property may or may not permit (for example, respondents asked whether hotels or other commercial uses are possible under approvals and preservation constraints); staff said the property is restricted by prior agreements and that the city’s directive is to pursue a recreational complex, not mixed-use commercial development.

Next steps: Staff will issue phase-2 materials to the shortlisted firms, host presentations for the commission and public when proposals are returned, and return with a recommended shortlist or selection after public engagement.","The commission approved a staff shortlist of six firms to advance to phase two of a prequalification process for redevelopment of Snyder Park (a recreational complex). Commissioners asked staff to confirm regulatory limits on the site and to present the shortlisted concepts publicly when they are returned.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_46":116,"_48":117,"_50":118,"_52":119,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":120,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":121,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6638493,"Commission approves limited Black & Veatch work order while staff outlines plan to bring CIP functions in-house",1680,8400000,10080000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5488233-8fbb910e14eeac9176cb458f60529d0d&start=8400&end=10080","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5488233-8fbb910e14eeac9176cb458f60529d0d/thumbnail_8400000.jpg","/articles/6638493/North-Miami-Beach/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Commission-approves-limited-Black-Veatch-work-order-while-staff-outlines-plan-to-bring-CIP-functions-in-house","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6638493-48c92bede681c6bffefe1a02d2cb3650/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163649&Signature=Ng8v56DG4Inv86uWyn4PY2LTDFe6DCfl1kP8aWi7cIxFqxaZc2IoKnjJKjnpOurlwpv87laedF0qQeMDsFlybcFYdO4rJWvwasFsHPeqbqes4~iZxfALnS7FIkZT2qeAxL728bnR6pyRwCqFabHY6YRlW7AmvRByT6LW9rI3XHy97bKAqAY0sadtw6eeog-AqokgzWhD7nBxve4ozxAiUgAp4ywBhqYJQ8n7kJYT4s0dLUO4nnJnLbjKzlCD6KvX2xavxLBGPWe4DRLNoKOQ3vm~QUQal4-lNhVYEOL1tHTHUsu3Pt7DFxOcHth7t6u-BJiwPRfW6OzOItpoS4ie3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Commission authorized a reduced, time-limited payment tied to work order #5 with Black & Veatch for program management and staff augmentation while directing city staff to show a plan for expanding in-house capacity.

Hamid Nikban, the city’s water director, told the commission that he negotiated the work order down from earlier estimates after reviewing staffing, active projects and the new capital-improvement program (CIP) structure. Staff said the item reduces outside consultant effort on preconstruction and program-management tasks and reserves more consultant time for construction inspection and other specialized work while the city builds internal capacity.

Commissioners pressed for a firm timeline and deliverable. Commissioner Florimon asked for a 60-day plan showing how the new CIP organization will be staffed and how the city will transition responsibilities from the consultant to in-house staff. Staff agreed to provide a detailed reorganization and staffing timeline; commissioners also negotiated a pause/holdback structure: the commission approved a near-term authorization tied to roughly a 90‑day funding tranche (mathematically described in the meeting as about $450,000) while requiring staff to return in 60 days with a plan to reduce consultant reliance further.

Why it matters: The water utility has been using outside program management for multiple years; commissioners emphasized reducing consultant costs and increasing in-house capacity while ensuring uninterrupted project delivery for water and CIP projects.

Vote and next steps: The motion to authorize the limited tranche with the requirement that staff return in 60 days with a implementation plan passed (one commissioner opposed). Staff said the contract term remains governed by the underlying agreement and that further authorizations would return to the commission for approval as needed.

Provenance: Presentation and discussion during the Feb. 18 commission meeting.","The commission authorized a near-term allocation tied to a Black & Veatch work order while directing staff to deliver a 60-day plan to expand in-house capital improvements capacity and reduce consultant reliance.",{"_33":123,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":124,"_41":125,"_43":126,"_45":127,"_46":128,"_48":129,"_50":130,"_52":131,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":132,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":133,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6638498,"North Miami Beach residents press commission for fluoride workshop and temporary pause",698,2986000,3684000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5488233-8fbb910e14eeac9176cb458f60529d0d&start=2986&end=3684","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5488233-8fbb910e14eeac9176cb458f60529d0d/thumbnail_2986000.jpg","/articles/6638498/North-Miami-Beach/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/North-Miami-Beach-residents-press-commission-for-fluoride-workshop-and-temporary-pause","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6638498-95fa8fd38bf6e04027e5129d69760472/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163649&Signature=Uyfz1xMoC~QbaUxvqJsqlzUU8wj-zRbDgnatfx8WWIaH30UCpff4zCaNCgw0upgQ1Uv8z905XZpuJyg5nP0NR1JyebyMTGBcbdGLMof2AdUvhHyGQqBaCwj8UeYS20SNmKihhu7QwGAC-I40PCYLYxItU7BZPbvEJimNz7Wt7kkaWYH38LTqq1EuxMyYx5pdbpU9Vld5TvUcIPIWO57wAercfLY0QbajRWOCCo0hEUblnIsKcvByT5tj0dTwZeU~XBnCsJxhHmSKfW1W0jD1FjR1WSeiqnCjQsm1vRkwKMyaVhmrtnBOSQQyADYrGTtZ24Nu4Lcqw~Ayw-J7QNmAKA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A string of residents urged the North Miami Beach City Commission on Feb. 18 to schedule a public workshop on the city’s water fluoridation program and to pause fluoridation until after that meeting.

The public comment period included multiple appeals that the commission set a firm date for the long-promised workshop. Josh Jammie, a resident who said he had previously addressed the commission, urged the commission to confirm a workshop date “tonight” and asked that fluoridation be paused until the public conversation occurs. Jeb Hanwurger, another resident, said state guidance and administrative rules make it important that local officials follow Department of Health guidance and that the city consider pausing fluoridation to limit potential liability while the issue is studied.

Commissioners and staff said the city is working to schedule a workshop. Vice Mayor Lynn Hsu and others asked staff to press adjacent municipalities that receive North Miami Beach water for their input, confirm presenters and pick a date. City Manager and staff said they are coordinating availability with neighboring jurisdictions and presenters; no final workshop date was approved on Feb. 18.

Why it matters: Fluoridation is a sustained public-health debate in many Florida communities. Residents and multiple commissioners framed the workshop request around both public-health concerns and legal/administrative compliance.

What the commission said and did: Commissioners repeatedly urged staff to finalize a workshop “sooner rather than later.” Mayor Michael Joseph said the timing of any state-level actions could affect the city’s discussion, and commissioners asked the manager to return with scheduling options. The meeting record contains multiple public requests that, if the commission does not set a date, fluoride feeding be paused until the community workshop takes place.

Next steps: Staff said it will continue coordinating with adjacent municipalities that receive North Miami Beach water, confirm presenters and propose dates. Commissioners indicated they expect a workshop date in short order and requested the city manager provide available options to the commission and the public.

Provenance: Public comments and commission discussion during the Feb. 18 commission meeting.","Speakers urged the City Commission to schedule a public workshop on fluoridation and to pause adding fluoride to the city’s drinking water until that workshop occurs; commissioners agreed to pursue a date while staff works with neighboring utilities and presenters.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Feb. 18 North Miami Beach commission meeting

Commission debate over trolleys, CITT funds and neighborhood traffic-calming after residents press for speed bumps

New CFO presents first-quarter financials; commissioners request budget 101 workshop and consultant breakdown

Commission shortlists six firms for Snyder Park recreational-complex proposals

Commission approves limited Black & Veatch work order while staff outlines plan to bring CIP functions in-house

North Miami Beach residents press commission for fluoride workshop and temporary pause