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Miramar public works earns APWA accreditation; city cited for finance and fleet procurement practices
Summary
Miramar's public works department was accredited by the American Public Works Association after a 276‑practice review; APWA singled out the city's finance/budget and fleet procurement processes as model practices.
Public Works Chief Operating Officer and Director Shauna Combs told the commission that the department pursued APWA accreditation to measure organizational performance against national and international best practices and that an evaluator team reviewed 276 practices, finding 261 applicable and in conformance. The department received formal accreditation on Nov. 25, 2025.
"Attaining APWA accreditation required collaboration across multiple departments," Shauna Combs said, noting the review identified two model practices — the city's finance and budget process and its equipment and fleet procurement process — that APWA will recommend as national templates.
APWA President‑elect Robert Garland presented the accreditation plaque and described the public works staff as "silent heroes" who maintain parks, streets, drainage and fleet assets. Garland said Miramar is among a small number of accredited agencies in Florida and North America.
The City Commission recognized the achievement; no vote was required beyond the acceptance of the presentation.
Ending: Commissioners thanked staff and said the accreditation strengthens public‑trust messaging about operational standards and continuous improvement.
