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Miami SpringsFL averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $734,978 +0.7% yr/yr · +38.6% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
Municipal budget
Total revenue$28.9M (FY2023)
Total spending$23.5M (FY2023)
Taxes$13.8M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$9.5M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,741 (FY2023)
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Mon Sep 14, 2026 · 18:00
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Recent meetings
Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 17:00
Advisory Board
201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs
Mon Aug 24, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to vote on variance for 381 Deer Run and discuss NW 36th Street height limits
The City Council will hold a public hearing to decide a variance request at 381 Deer Run, allowing an 8-foot front yard setback instead of the required 30 feet. The agenda includes a discussion on height limitations for the NW 36th Street corridor and an update on recent burglaries. Routine items include approving minutes from August 10 and purchasing golf course supplies.
- Public hearing on variance application by Raul & Ibis Cruz-Alvarez for 381 Deer Run to permit an 8-foot front yard setback
- Discussion of NW 36th Street Corridor Height Limitations Map requested by Mayor Fajet
- Update from Police Chief Sandoval and Deputy Chief Vargas on recent burglaries
- Consent agenda includes purchase of 419 Bermuda Sod from Sunset Sod, Inc. for up to $40,000
- Consent agenda includes purchase of topdressing sand from Florida Superior Sand, Inc. for up to $40,000
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City Hall, Council Chambers, Miami Springs
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CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Mayor Walter Fajet, Ed.D.
Vice Mayor Orlando Lamas
Councilman Joseph Dion
Councilman Jorge Santin
Councilman Fabian Perez-Crespo
Decorum: “Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who becomes boisterous while
addressing the City Council, shall be barred from further audience before the City Council by the Mayor,
unless permission to continue or again address the City Council is granted by the majority vote of the City
Council members present. In accordance with the foregoing, the City Council has determined that racial or
ethnic slurs, personal attacks and comments unrelated to City matters or issues constitute prohibited
comments from the podium."
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, August 24, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, 201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida
(In-person and virtually; See the end of the Agenda for additional information)
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Invocation:
A)
Led by Councilman Jorge Santin
3. Pledge of Allegiance: Audience will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to the Flag.
4. Agenda/Order of Business
5. Awards & Presentations
A)
Presentation of the Yard of the Month Award for July 2026 to the property at 1191
Quail Avenue, the "Gonzalez Family"
B)
Presentation of the Yard of the Month Award for August 2026 to the property at 931
Oriole Avenue, Jose & Maylin Perez
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 18:00
General
201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 18:00
General
City Council reviews proposed FY 2026-27 budget of $34.16 million
The Miami Springs City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, presented by the City Manager and Finance Director. The agenda includes a presentation on the budget, which totals $34,163,704 in revenues and expenditures across all funds. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion item.
- Proposed FY 2026-27 total budget: $34,163,704
- General Fund budget: $25,211,975
- Personnel costs include COLA, merit, pension, and health insurance increases
- Police department budget: $10,248,824
- Capital outlay: $105,939
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CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Mayor Walter Fajet, Ed.D.
Vice Mayor Orlando Lamas
Councilman Joseph Dion
Councilman Jorge Santin
Councilman Fabian Perez-Crespo
Decorum: “Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who becomes boisterous while
addressing the City Council, shall be barred from further audience before the City Council by the Mayor,
unless permission to continue or again address the City Council is granted by the majority vote of the City
Council members present. In accordance with the foregoing, the City Council has determined that racial or
ethnic slurs, personal attacks and comments unrelated to City matters or issues constitute prohibited
comments from the podium."
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP AGENDA
Monday, August 17, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Council Chambers, 201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida
(In-person and virtually; See the end of the Agenda for additional information)
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance: Audience will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to the Flag.
3. New Business
A)
Presentation on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget by City Manager JC
Jimenez; Finance Director Chris Chiocca
4. Adjourn
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CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
The City of Miami Springs will hold a Council meeting on:
Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers, 201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida
(Physical Meeting Location)
The meeting age …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to vote on $48,825 AED purchase and other consent items
The Miami Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2026, with a consent agenda covering multiple purchases and contract amendments, including AEDs, basketball court curtains, and a vehicle. The council will also consider a resolution to deny a setback variance at 381 Deer Run and discuss renaming a memorial site and impact fees.
- Purchase of AEDs from General Medical Devices, Inc. for up to $48,825
- Purchase of basketball court divider curtains from Athletic Resources, Inc. for up to $24,980
- Change order for Glenn H. Curtiss & June Bug Monument Project for $6,600
- Resolution to deny 8-foot front yard setback at 381 Deer Run (Folio 05-3119-010-2200)
- Discussion on renaming Glenn Curtiss Statue and Memorials as 'Heritage Trail Park'
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City Hall, Council Chambers, Miami Springs
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CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Mayor Walter Fajet, Ed.D.
Vice Mayor Orlando Lamas
Councilman Joseph Dion
Councilman Jorge Santin
Councilman Fabian Perez-Crespo
Decorum: “Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who becomes boisterous while
addressing the City Council, shall be barred from further audience before the City Council by the Mayor,
unless permission to continue or again address the City Council is granted by the majority vote of the City
Council members present. In accordance with the foregoing, the City Council has determined that racial or
ethnic slurs, personal attacks and comments unrelated to City matters or issues constitute prohibited
comments from the podium."
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, August 10, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, 201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida
(In-person and virtually; See the end of the Agenda for additional information)
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Invocation:
A)
Led by Councilman Fabian Perez-Crespo
3. Pledge of Allegiance: Audience will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to the Flag.
4. Agenda/Order of Business
5. Awards & Presentations
A)
Presentation of Employee Service Award to Rosemary Novo, Senior Code
Enforcement Officer, for 10 Years of service; Police Officer Lazaro Rodriguez for 10
years of Service; Human Resources Director Bill Collins, for 10 years; and Building
Specialist II Miriela Jimenez for 5 years of service to the City of Miami Sprin …
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 18:15
General
201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs
Tue Aug 4, 2026 · 18:00
Advisory Board
201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs
Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 17:01
City Council
Council to set proposed millage rate at 6.8100 mills for FY 2026-27 budget
The City Council will hold a public hearing to declare a proposed millage rate of 6.8100 mills (a 5.8% increase over the rolled-back rate of 6.4123 mills) and schedule two public budget hearings for September 14 and 28, 2026. The administration recommends this rate as a cap, with flexibility to lower it later. A separate resolution to deny a variance at 381 Deer Run has been deferred to the August 10 meeting.
- Proposed millage rate of 6.8100 mills ($6.81 per $1,000 assessed value) as a cap for FY 2026-27
- Rolled-back rate computed at 6.4123 mills; proposed rate is 5.8% higher
- First budget hearing set for September 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM; second on September 28, 2026
- Resolution affirming Board of Adjustment's denial of an 8-foot front yard setback at 381 Deer Run – deferred to August 10
- Total tentative General Fund budget of $25,184,183, with 62.9% for salaries and benefits
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City Hall, Council Chambers, Miami Springs
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CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Mayor Walter Fajet, Ed.D.
Vice Mayor Orlando Lamas
Councilman Joseph Dion
Councilman Jorge Santin
Councilman Fabian Perez-Crespo
Decorum: “Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who becomes boisterous while
addressing the City Council, shall be barred from further audience before the City Council by the Mayor,
unless permission to continue or again address the City Council is granted by the majority vote of the City
Council members present. In accordance with the foregoing, the City Council has determined that racial or
ethnic slurs, personal attacks and comments unrelated to City matters or issues constitute prohibited
comments from the podium."
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, July 23, 2026 – 5:01 PM
Council Chambers, 201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida
(In-person and virtually; See the end of the Agenda for additional information)
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Invocation:
3. Pledge of Allegiance: Audience will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to the Flag.
4. Open Forum: Persons wishing to speak on items of general City business, may do so in
person or via email by following the instructions at the back of this agenda. The purpose of
Open Forum is to encourage residents and members of the public to address their
concerns and make comments on any item. The City Council will not enter into a
dialogue at this time. City staff will gladly address any question, issue, and/or
c …
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Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 18:00
General
201 Westward Drive , Miami Springs
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 18:00
Advisory Board
201 Westward Drive , Miami Springs
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 18:00
Advisory Board
201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs
Tue Jun 30, 2026 · 16:00
Advisory Board
201 Westward Drive , Miami Springs
Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 18:00
Advisory Board
Board of Adjustment to consider carport variance at 381 Deer Run
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and consider two variance applications: a deferral request for a pergola variance at 1184 Westward Drive to July 15, 2026, and a variance request to reduce the front yard setback from 30 feet to 8 feet to allow an attached carport at 381 Deer Run. The board will also approve minutes from the February 2, 2026 regular meeting.
- Deferral of variance application for 1184 Westward Drive to July 15, 2026
- Variance request for 381 Deer Run: reduce front yard setback from 30 feet to 8 feet for attached carport
- Approval of minutes from February 2, 2026 regular meeting
- Public comments (3 minutes per speaker allowed)
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
City of Miami Springs
Thursday, June 25, 2026
6:00 pm
Miami Springs City Hall
201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, FL 33166
CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Chair Bill Tallman
Vice Chair Rogelio Madan
Board Member Juan Molina
Board Member Daniel Gomez
Board Member Joe Valencia
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, June 25, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Council Chambers, 201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
A)
February 2, 2026 – Regular Meeting
3. Public Comments: Each person will have a maximum of three (3) minutes to speak.
4. New Business
A)
Variance Application for 1184 Westward Drive- Deferral Requested to July 15,
2026 at 6:00 pm at Miami Springs City Hall (201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs,
FL 33166)
B)
Variance Application for 381 Deer Run
5. Old Business
6. Updates from the Committee Members & Preparation of Agenda for the Next
Meeting
7. Adjourn
City of Miami Springs, Florida
Board of Adjustment Meeting
Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00 P.M.
Adult Community Center
101 Apache Street
Miami Springs, FL
1. Call to Order and Roll Call:
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Adjustment was called to order by Chair Bill
Tallman at 6:00 P.M.
Present: Chair Bill Tallman
Vice Chair Rogelio Madan
Board Member Juan Molina
Board Member Daniel Gomez
Alternate Member Howard Montesdeoca
Absen …
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Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Miami Springs Council to vote on fuel contracts and building permit fee changes
The City Council will consider several purchase resolutions for fuel and golf products, as well as a contract for a monument project. The body will also review an amended schedule of charges for building permit fees.
- Fuel purchase from Pro Energy Fleet Fueling Llc not to exceed $100,000
- Fuel purchase from Tropic Oil Company Llc not to exceed $15,000
- Golf products purchase from Taylor Made Golf Company, Inc. not to exceed $30,000
- Construction contract with Tech Construction Group Residential, Inc. for Glenn H. Curtiss & June Bug Monument Project for $96,485
- Adoption of an amended schedule of charges for building permit fees
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CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Mayor Walter Fajet, Ed.D.
Vice Mayor Orlando Lamas
Councilman Joseph Dion
Councilman Jorge Santin
Councilman Fabian Perez-Crespo
Decorum: “Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who becomes boisterous while
addressing the City Council, shall be barred from further audience before the City Council by the Mayor,
unless permission to continue or again address the City Council is granted by the majority vote of the City
Council members present. In accordance with the foregoing, the City Council has determined that racial or
ethnic slurs, personal attacks and comments unrelated to City matters or issues constitute prohibited
comments from the podium."
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, June 22, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, 201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida
(In-person and virtually; See the end of the Agenda for additional information)
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Invocation:
A)
Led by Vice Mayor Orlando Lamas
3. Pledge of Allegiance: Audience will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to the Flag.
4. Agenda/Order of Business
5. Awards & Presentations
A)
Swearing In Ceremony for Police Chief Albert Sandoval
B)
Presentation of Employee Service Award to David Olivas, Public Works Maintenance
Worker II for 25 Years of service to the City of Miami Springs.
6. Open Forum: Persons wishing to speak on items of general City business, may do so in
person or via email by followin …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 18:00
Advisory Board
201 Westward Drive , Miami Springs
Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to vote on calling Nov. 3 special election for charter amendment
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the second reading of an ordinance amending the employees' retirement system and police and fire pension plan to allow purchase of permissive service credit. The council will also consider a resolution to call a special election on November 3, 2026, for a charter amendment, and several consent agenda items including new garbage collection rates effective October 1, 2026, a budget amendment, and contracts for air conditioning units and installation at the Recreation Community Center.
- Public hearing: second reading of ordinance revising pension plans to allow purchase of permissive service credit
- Resolution to call a special election on Nov. 3, 2026 for a charter amendment
- Resolution establishing new garbage, trash, and recycling rates for residential and commercial customers effective Oct. 1, 2026
- Approval of purchase of A/C units from Trane U.S. Inc. not to exceed $113,550
- Approval of agreement with Thermal Concepts, LLC for A/C installation services at Recreation Community Center not to exceed $19,900
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City Hall, Council Chambers, Miami Springs
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CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Mayor Walter Fajet, Ed.D.
Vice Mayor Orlando Lamas
Councilman Joseph Dion
Councilman Jorge Santin
Councilman Fabian Perez-Crespo
Decorum: “Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who becomes boisterous while
addressing the City Council, shall be barred from further audience before the City Council by the Mayor,
unless permission to continue or again address the City Council is granted by the majority vote of the City
Council members present. In accordance with the foregoing, the City Council has determined that racial or
ethnic slurs, personal attacks and comments unrelated to City matters or issues constitute prohibited
comments from the podium."
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, June 8, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, 201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida
(In-person and virtually; See the end of the Agenda for additional information)
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Invocation:
A)
Led by Mayor Walter Fajet
3. Pledge of Allegiance: Audience will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to the Flag.
4. Agenda/Order of Business
5. Awards & Presentations
A)
Presentation from Commissioner Raquel Regalado of District 7, on the Florida
Neuroinclusion Toolkit, a practical, no-cost roadmap designed specifically to help local
governments build more inclusive communities for neurodivergent residents
B)
Presentation recognizing Ms. Maria Teresa A. Sieg for her 40-year tenure as a
teacher …
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Tue May 26, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council to consider pension plan revisions and special election discussion
The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to revise the Employees’ Retirement System and Police and Fire Pension Plan. Members will also discuss a proposed special election regarding NW 36th Street and a road closure for the City’s Centennial Celebration.
- First reading of ordinance to permit purchase of permissive service credit for general employees and prior law enforcement service for police and fire pensions
- Discussion of proposed Special Election and ballot question on NW 36th Street
- Discussion of temporary full circle road closure for Centennial Celebration on August 22, 2026
- Recognition of Aquatic Supervisor James Dean for 10 years of service
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City Hall, Council Chambers, Miami Springs
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CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Mayor Walter Fajet, Ed.D.
Vice Mayor Orlando Lamas
Councilman Joseph Dion
Councilman Jorge Santin
Councilman Fabian Perez-Crespo
Decorum: “Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who becomes boisterous while
addressing the City Council, shall be barred from further audience before the City Council by the Mayor,
unless permission to continue or again address the City Council is granted by the majority vote of the City
Council members present. In accordance with the foregoing, the City Council has determined that racial or
ethnic slurs, personal attacks and comments unrelated to City matters or issues constitute prohibited
comments from the podium."
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, 201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida
(In-person and virtually; See the end of the Agenda for additional information)
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Invocation:
A)
Led by Councilman Joseph Dion
3. Pledge of Allegiance: Audience will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to the Flag.
4. Agenda/Order of Business
5. Awards & Presentations
A)
Recognizing James Dean, Aquatic Supervisor for his 10 years of dedicated service to
the City of Miami Springs
6. Open Forum: Persons wishing to speak on items of general City business, may do so in
person or via email by following the instructions at the back of this agenda. The purpose of
Open Forum is to encourage resident …
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Thu May 21, 2026 · 18:00
Advisory Board
Board to consider historic designation for 567 Hunting Lodge Drive
The Historic Preservation Board will hold a public hearing (deferred from a previous meeting) and consider adopting the historic designation report for the Latham-Curtiss Jr. House at 567 Hunting Lodge Drive. The board will also consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for 85 Deer Run and receive a presentation of interior photos for reference. The meeting includes approval of minutes from March 26, 2026.
- Public hearing for historic designation of 567 Hunting Lodge Drive (deferred by request)
- Adoption of Historic Designation Report for 567 Hunting Lodge Drive
- Certificate of Appropriateness for 85 Deer Run
- Presentation of photos of lobby and pueblo room collected by the board
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CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Chair Jim Watson
Vice Chair Ken Wilde
Committee Member Juan Calvo
Committee Member Vivian Isla-Rey
Committee Member Melinda McNichols
REVISED HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, May 21, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Council Chambers, 201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes
A)
March 26, 2026 – Regular Meeting
3. Public Hearing : Each person will have a maximum of three (3) minutes to speak.
A)
Historic Designation of the property located at 567 Hunting Lodge
Drive. (Deferred by request)
B)
Adoption of the Historic Designation Report for the property located at 567
Hunting Lodge Drive.
C) Certificate of Appropriateness for the property located at 85 Deer Run
4. Old Business
A)
Presentation of photos of the lobby and pueblo room collected by the Board for
reference.
5. New Business
6. Updates from the Committee Members & Preparation of Agenda for the Next
Meeting
7. Adjourn
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City of Miami Springs, Florida
Historic Preservation Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
Miami Springs Adult Community Center
101 Apache Street, Miami Springs, FL
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 P.M.
Present:
Chair Dr. James Watson
Vice Chair Ken Wilde
Board Member Juan Calvo
Board Member Melinda McNichols.
Board Member Vivian Isla-Rey
Also Present: Board Secret …
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Mon May 11, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to discuss using parking fees from new developments for Canal Street improvements
The Miami Springs City Council holds a regular meeting with consent agenda items approving three golf course purchases totaling $66,000. A discussion item requests direction on using parking fees from new development projects for Canal Street improvements. The meeting also includes recognition of a retiring educator, yard-of-the-month award, and certificates for century-old homes.
- Recognition of retiring educator Mrs. Ana Drew after 40 years with Miami-Dade schools
- Yard of the Month award for May 2026 to 851 Hunting Lodge Drive, the Salom Family
- Consent agenda: three resolutions to purchase golf course equipment and supplies ($11,000 for Toro equipment, $15,000 for fertilizers, $40,000 for golf products) totaling $66,000
- Councilman Santin requests discussion and staff direction on Canal Street improvements funded by parking fees from new development projects
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City Hall, Council Chambers, Miami Springs
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CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Mayor Walter Fajet, Ed.D.
Vice Mayor Orlando Lamas
Councilman Joseph Dion
Councilman Jorge Santin
Councilman Fabian Perez-Crespo
Decorum: “Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who becomes boisterous while
addressing the City Council, shall be barred from further audience before the City Council by the Mayor,
unless permission to continue or again address the City Council is granted by the majority vote of the City
Council members present. In accordance with the foregoing, the City Council has determined that racial or
ethnic slurs, personal attacks and comments unrelated to City matters or issues constitute prohibited
comments from the podium."
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, May 11, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, 201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida
(In-person and virtually; See the end of the Agenda for additional information)
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Invocation:
A)
Offered by Councilman Jorge Santin
3. Pledge of Allegiance: Audience will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to the Flag.
4. Agenda/Order of Business
5. Awards & Presentations
A)
Recognition of Retiring Educator Mrs. Ana Drew upon her retirement after 40 years of
dedicated service with Miami-Dade County Public Schools
B)
Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to homes that have celebrated over 100
years
C)
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Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
City Council to consider special election for charter amendment
The City Council will discuss calling a special election on August 18, 2026, for a charter amendment. The body will also consider expanding red light camera enforcement and amending a professional services agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc.
- Proposed special election on August 18, 2026, for a charter amendment
- Ordinance to add a traffic infraction detector at an additional intersection
- Fifth Amendment to the professional services agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Verra Mobility
- Resolution urging the Florida Legislature to fully exempt homesteaded properties for individuals 65+ from ad valorem taxation
- Recognition of 100-year homes at 869 Pinecrest Drive, 230 Springs Avenue, 31 Hunting Lodge Court, and 564 Minola Drive
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City Hall, Council Chambers, Miami Springs
📄 From the agenda
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CITY OF MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Mayor Walter Fajet, Ed.D.
Vice Mayor Orlando Lamas
Councilman Joseph Dion
Councilman Jorge Santin
Councilman Fabian Perez-Crespo
Decorum: “Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who becomes boisterous while
addressing the City Council, shall be barred from further audience before the City Council by the Mayor,
unless permission to continue or again address the City Council is granted by the majority vote of the City
Council members present. In accordance with the foregoing, the City Council has determined that racial or
ethnic slurs, personal attacks and comments unrelated to City matters or issues constitute prohibited
comments from the podium."
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, April 27, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Council Chambers, 201 Westward Drive, Miami Springs, Florida
(In-person and virtually; See the end of the Agenda for additional information)
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
2. Invocation:
A)
Offered by Councilman Fabian Perez-Crespo
3. Pledge of Allegiance: Audience will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to the Flag.
4. Agenda/Order of Business
5. Awards & Presentations
A)
Presentation of Recognition Awards to the students of the Miami Springs Elementary
School PantherBots team
B)
Employee Service Awards - Mercedes Valero, Payroll Administrator (10 Years of
Service)
C) Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to homes that have celebrated over 100
years
D) Presentat …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $15.9M | AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL INC Department of Defense · CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES |
| $350,000 | AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL INC National Aeronautics and Space Administr · 1 (ONE) DEDICATED ROUND-TRIP MAIN-DECK AIR CARGO CHARTER SERVICE |
| $303,000 | AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL INC Department of Defense · CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES |
| $303,000 | AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL INC Department of Defense · CIVIL RESERVE AIR FLEET - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES |
| $249,000 | AMERIJET INTERNATIONAL INC Department of Defense · IGF:OT:IGF DOMESTIC CHARTER - AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES |
| $138,570 | U.S. AIRMOTIVE WORLDWIDE CORP. Department of Defense · 8505313507!CABLE ASSEMBLY,POWE |
| $138,570 | U.S. AIRMOTIVE WORLDWIDE CORP. Department of Defense · 8505326886!CABLE ASSEMBLY,POWE |
| $93,000 | U.S. AIRMOTIVE WORLDWIDE CORP. Department of Defense · 8505453601!CABLE ASSEMBLY,POWE |
| $10,990 | DOUGLAS ORR PLUMBING, INC Department of Justice · REPAIR EXISTING GAS LINE PIPE AT FOOD SERVICE |
| $8,090 | DOUGLAS ORR PLUMBING, INC Department of Justice · REPAIR EXISTING GAS LINE PIPE AT FCI MIAMI - FY24 |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Miami-Dade County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2022)
Business establishments98,394 (1,055,440 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,329/mo (65 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy37.5% (low numeracy 50% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
$28.9M
Annual budget
$9.5M
Debt outstanding
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$28.9M
Spending$23.5M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$9.5M
Debt-to-revenue0.33×
Debt-load index38 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
Research-only layer, shown here for context — not included in the CC BY 4.0 bulk download.
Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.