The Miami Lakes Special Needs Advisory Board voted to approve up to $200 to hire a custodial worker to clean up after the town's Fourth of July sensory room event.

Board members said the sensory room will run during the evening fireworks activities and asked staff to staff the site and confirm setup times. The motion authorized custodial coverage roughly from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. with a cap of $200.

Board discussion focused on logistics: volunteers to staff the room, when to set up (board members discussed arriving as early as 9 a.m. or 10 a.m.), and an indoor placement that should protect the activity from routine thunderstorms. Members also noted the fire marshal would have final authority on outdoor setups and that the event is planned “rain or shine” unless severe wind or a hurricane forces cancellation.

The board directed staff to confirm final setup times and volunteer sign-in arrangements. The motion to pay custodial costs not to exceed $200 was approved by voice vote.