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Commission approves several contracts, leases and the appointment of Alex Munoz as public‑works director
Summary
On consent and resolutions the commission approved multiple vendor contracts (park maintenance, holiday decorations, IT and police equipment leases) and unanimously consented to the city manager’s appointment of Alejandro (Alex) Munoz as director of public works and capital improvements.
The commission cleared a slate of consent items and resolutions including procurement and service agreements and confirmed a key appointment.
Key votes: the consent agenda included: a design services agreement for community center improvements; a Florida Department of Justice safer outcomes ICAT training grant; drainage improvement construction contract (with contingency); LED purchases for police fuel pump shelter; holiday decorations purchase; an education compact with Miami‑Dade County Public Schools; and a curbside recycling contract with Miami‑Dade County Department of Solid Waste (approved 4‑1). Several items involved waiving competitive bidding after bids exceeded cost estimates; staff explained waivers were used where appropriate and will make that clearer in future memos.
Appointment: The commission unanimously consented to the city manager’s appointment of Alejandro (Alex) Munoz as director of public works and capital improvements. Munoz introduced himself, described long Miami‑Dade County service and experience in capital projects and operations, and the commission welcomed him aboard.
Other procurement actions: The commission approved a 36‑month lease for police mobile data terminals (PCN Strategies, $142,684.29 total lease with annual payments) and a multiyear Internet‑service agreement (New Horizons Communication Corp) for City Hall. Staff noted the ballpark maintenance contract was awarded after bids came back significantly higher than expected and the city executed a waiver to contract with a vendor that previously performed the work at a lower price; the manager said the memo should make the waiver and reasons more prominent.
What’s next: Staff will finalize contract documents, post procurement waivers where required and continue outreach related to the education compact and other intergovernmental items.
