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Miami City Commission approves FDOT safety grants, $8 million housing conversion and flood-mitigation contract
Summary
The Miami City Commission on Dec. 12 approved multiple measures including FDOT-funded traffic-safety projects, a state grant for victim services, an $8,000,000 conversion of a former La Quinta Inn in Cutler Bay into permanent housing for unsheltered seniors, updates to the 2024–25 capital plan, park shoreline funding, a street co-designation and a phased flood-mitigation contract.
The Miami City Commission on Dec. 12 approved a package of grants, a housing conversion, park protection funding and a phased flood-mitigation contract aimed at public safety, housing and infrastructure improvements.
The commission approved two Florida Department of Transportation grants to support the Miami seat belt enforcement project and the Miami DUI patrol overtime project, both described as education and enforcement efforts intended to reduce seat belt violations and impaired driving. The commission also accepted a state grant to support the Victims of Crime Program, which the city said will provide services for crime victims.
In a separate action, the commission approved an $8,000,000 investment, in partnership with the Miami‑Dade Homeless Trust, to convert the former La Quinta Inn in Cutler Bay into permanent housing for unsheltered seniors.
The commission voted to update the city’s 2024–25 capital plan by adding new projects and revising existing entries. The commission also accepted additional funds from The Nature Conservancy to support stormwater and shoreline protection work at Morningside Park.
The body co-designated a portion of Northwest Eleventh Avenue as Luther Campbell Way to recognize Campbell’s contributions to the music industry and community service. The commission amended a grant agreement with the Center for Black Innovation to add the Miami Youth Grow and Glow program, specifying that the program will be funded by federal American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Finally, the commission approved a contract for flood mitigation improvements in the Auburndale area. The approved work will proceed in phases and use funds from various sources; the transcript and agenda did not specify the exact funding breakdown.
The meeting records provided no individual vote tallies or mover/second names for the listed approvals. For more information, the city noted additional details are available on the city website and social media.
