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City Commission approves CDBG façade pilot, extends rehab timelines, and accepts FDOT enforcement grant

MiamiFeb 12, 20262 min read

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At its February 12, 2026 meeting the Miami City Commission adopted consent and public hearing items including a $268,000 FDOT grant for speeding enforcement, a $317,500 CDBG-funded D4 commercial façade and code compliance pilot, and multi-property extensions for Ark of the City rehabilitation and job training projects.

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OMNI Community Redevelopment Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Downtown Development Code Compliance Pilot Program Midtown Community Redevelopment

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Motion to set the agenda carried unanimously.
Approved minutes for City Commission meetings on Oct 23, 2025; Nov 20, 2025; and Dec 11, 2025 (AM.1–AM.3).
Adopted Consent Agenda items including CA.1 and CA.2. CA.1: accepted a Florida Department of Transportation grant of $268,000 (no City match) and established the FY2026 Speeding and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Saturation Patrol special revenue project for the Miami Police Department.
Adopted PH.1 (Enactment R-26-0061): authorized the D4 Commercial Façade and Code Compliance Pilot Program and transfer of $317,500 in unallocated CDBG economic development funds for FY2025–2026.
Adopted PH.2 (Enactment R-26-0062) with modifications: extended time by 60 months for Ark of the City, Inc. to complete rehabilitation and commence the job training program at 1302 NW 54 Street and authorized related amendments subject to applicable laws.
Adopted PH.3 (Enactment R-26-0063): extended time and authorized amendments for Ark of the City, Inc. regarding properties at 551 NW 71 Street, 7142 NW 5 Court, and 7148 NW 5 Court, including removal of the City’s right of reversion upon issuance of a final certificate of use.
Indefinitely deferred RE.1 (first amendment to settlement agreement with Carter Outdoor Advertising, Inc.).
Cosponsor requests recorded: Mayor Higgins to cosponsor RE.12, RE.14, SR.1, SR.2; Chair King and Commissioner Escalona to cosponsor RE.4 and RE.5; Commissioner Pardo to cosponsor RE.10, RE.12, and RE.14.
Public comments submitted online were presented; the in‑person public comment period was opened and then closed.

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