North Miami council ratifies $167,630 emergency repairs to Pump Station G

The North Miami City Council on a 5-0 vote ratified an emergency procurement and purchase order not to exceed $167,630 to Chrome L S LLC (doing business as Chrome Coding and Restorations) for repairs to Pump Station G at 140 Third Street and Northeast 15th Avenue.

The action, described by the purchasing director as a ratification of an interim city manager approval, lets staff order long‑lead materials and proceed with repairs after the public works department found deterioration of containment and wall structures at the pump station. The council vote was moved by Councilman Pierre Frans Charles and seconded by Councilwoman Estimate Irving; the motion carried unanimously.

The purchasing director told the council the purchase order was submitted to the city manager for her approval so staff could secure long‑lead items; the director said the city has not yet expended funds, and is now asking the council to ratify the manager’s approval. The public hearing on the item drew no speakers.

Why it matters: Pump stations are critical to the city’s drainage and wastewater infrastructure; the council acted under the city code emergency procurement process to avoid delays while materials are obtained.

What happens next: Staff will move forward with issuing the purchase order and begin repairs once materials are procured. The council did not amend the dollar amount; the action was a ratification of the manager’s authorization.

Ending: Council members did not raise further questions after the clarification that no money had yet been spent and the item was returned to council for ratification.