The Public Meeting Index

The Board of Building Standards, Architectural Board of Review, and Sign Review Board met on September 10, 2026, to consider several sign permits, architectural modifications, and an appeal. The meeting included approvals, deferrals, and clarifications of prior decisions. Consent Calendar - Docket 098526 (15701 Detroit Avenue): Summary approved with no conditions. - Docket 098626 (1600 Detroit, Lakewood Detroit LLC): Approved with condition that any additional window signage must be approved by the board prior to installation. - Summary approved items (additional): Two other items were summary approved with conditions (one requiring no opaque background behind text). Public Comments & Testimony - Ryan Brady (Brady Signs) and Kate Oles (The Forest Dispensary) presented revised plans for 18605 Detroit Avenue, addressing board feedback on signage size and placement. - McKenzie Lush (Numa Pilates Studio) requested a background color change for an existing blade sign at 15112 Detroit Avenue. - Connor Kylander (owner of 1571 Madison Avenue) sought approval to modify previously approved awnings, citing budget and maintenance concerns. - Paul Began (adjacent building owner) urged the board to uphold the original awning approval for 1571 Madison, stating it adds character to the street. - Others: No additional public comments were recorded for most agenda items. Discussion Items - Old Business – Sign Review (Docket 08726, 1392 Bonnie View, Rock House Barbershop): Approved with conditions that the wall sign fit proportionately within the existing sign band’s trim and be centered, and that the window graphic not exceed 5 by 2 feet. - Old Business – Architectural Review (Docket 08826, 864 Beach Road): Tabled at the applicant’s request (second deferral). - Board of Building Standards Appeal (Docket 087826, 17517 Hilliard Road): The board clarified its prior denial, stating that taping the fanfold seams provides an adequate weather-resistive barrier and that removing existing siding would be an undue hardship. No new vote was taken. - New Business – Sign Review (Docket 098326, 18605 Detroit, The Forest Dispensary): Deferred for revisions after board concerns about excessive square footage, sign proportions, and the use of painted building areas as signage. - New Business – Sign Review (Docket 098826, 15112 Detroit, Horizon Education Center): Approved as presented for a freestanding monument sign. - New Business – Sign Review (Docket 098826, 15112 Detroit, Numa Pilates Studio): Approved with condition that the blade sign background remain black to comply with the building’s comprehensive sign plan. - Architectural Review (1571 Madison Avenue, Lakewood Dental Associates): Deferred after board found the proposed single awning insufficient to restore architectural definition; applicant asked to consult with architect and return with alternatives. - Architectural Review (New front porch covering, applicant not present): Approved as presented, with the board noting quality materials (copper detailing) and improved entry dimension. Key Outcomes - Approvals: Dockets 098526, 098626 (with condition), 08726 (with conditions), 098826 (two approvals: one as presented, one with condition), and the front porch covering. - Deferrals/Tabled: Dockets 08826 (tabled), 098326 (deferred), and the 1571 Madison Avenue item (deferred). - Clarification: For 17517 Hilliard Road, the board clarified the path to compliance (tape fanfold seams or follow original adjudication). - Votes: All approvals and deferrals were unanimous (motions carried with aye votes from all board members present).

The Indianapolis Parks and Recreation Committee met on September 10, 2026, at 5:32 PM (though the official timestamp for the meeting is 2026-09-10 10:45:00+00:00) to review, analyze, and adopt the proposed 2027 budget for Indy Parks. The meeting included opening remarks from Director Crohn, extensive discussion on staffing, fees, safety, partnerships, and infrastructure, and concluded with a unanimous vote to adopt the budget. Consent Calendar - No consent calendar items were noted. Public Comments & Testimony - Brandon Beasley (zip code 46218), founder and executive director of Triple Bless Inc. and a member of the Clinician-Led Crisis Response Team, spoke about his youth experience in Indy Parks (Washington Park, Douglas Park, Riverside Park). He emphasized the importance of park directors actively engaging youth in neighborhoods, stating that when he was young, directors like Kiambi Thomas, Tony Johnson, and Eddie Hannon would come into the community and pick up kids. He expressed that current access is not the same and urged the department to return to that mindset of caring for youth as a way to reduce crime. He praised his work with safety administrator Eric Davenport and called for getting the right people in facilities with programs willing to give back. Discussion Items - Opening Statement and Clarifications from Director Crohn: Director Crohn announced that splash pads will remain open through September 27, 2026, due to maintenance team efforts. She clarified that the proposed park safety ambassadors team in its initial phase would not be law enforcement – they would not carry badges, firearms, or weapons; instead, they would focus on community engagement, de-escalation, and identifying safety hazards. In the parks general fund, a 6.6% increase ($986,000) is allocated for COLA and step/grade adjustments, and the attrition rate has nearly halved compared to 2026. A staffing assessment is underway and expected to be completed by December 2026, with a commitment to present findings to the committee in January 2027. - Staffing and Vacancies: Chairman Boots noted that full-time positions are budgeted at 168, with 26 vacancies (15.5% vacancy rate). Director Crohn outlined efforts to address vacancies, including evaluating position descriptions, addressing non-competitive pay, and repurposing long-vacant roles. - Golf Fees: Councilor Scar suggested adding $1–$2 per round of golf to raise revenue (338,000 rounds annually). Director Crohn stated the department would take the recommendation seriously and discuss it with golf operators. - Fee Increases and Equitable Pricing: Councilor Delaney inquired about fees at Holiday Park and broader fee evaluation. Director Crohn confirmed fees were increased in various areas, particularly for rentals (shevters, athletic fields, rooms) and programs based on peak hours and recent park investments. She noted that fee increases were not applied across the board and that the department considers equitable access. Councilor Wells cautioned against pricing that could effectively segregate park usage, emphasizing that parks should remain affordable for all residents regardless of neighborhood. - Pool Operations and Year-Round Model: Councilor Delaney asked about the move toward year-round indoor pools. Director Crohn explained that aging outdoor pool infrastructure (some built in the 1970s–80s), rising chemical and staffing costs, shortened summer seasons, and a shrinking seasonal workforce create a perfect storm. Currently, Indy Parks recovers only about $1 for every $6 spent on pool operations. A year-round model would extend access and help manage costs. - Partnerships and Community Engagement: Councilor Brown raised concerns about privatization and the handling of partnerships, citing the RBI group managing baseball fields. He noted a positive interaction but also a padlocking issue that was resolved. Councilor Ossley strongly criticized the department for rejecting volunteer and community partnerships, specifically citing world heavyweight boxing champion Layman Brewster being denied use of a regulation boxing ring for youth training. Deputy Director Kim Campbell responded that the program was not stopped and that the department has asked for required insurance and specifications to ensure safety, but the ring was constructed without prior approval. Councilor Ossley pressed for a concrete timeline to resolve the issue and ensure summer 2027 programming; Director Crohn agreed to provide a plan date to the chairman. - Safety Investments: Chairman Boots confirmed that none of the camera funding will go toward Flock cameras – they are security cameras similar to those at the CCB. Director Crohn detailed safety investments including mobile and stationary cameras at park centers, the hiring of a park safety administrator (Eric Davenport), and efforts to train staff and update emergency action plans. The park safety ambassador program was not funded in the final budget proposal; instead, the department will pivot to a volunteer-based community ambassador model. - Program Participation and Technology: Director Crohn outlined plans to grow program participation through a marketing strategy, evaluation of popular programs, and implementation of a new recreation management software (RecTech) with integrated credit card readers to improve access and transparency. - Five-Year Comprehensive Master Plan: Director Crohn stated that the department is evaluating the existing 2023 master plan and will issue a bid for a consultant before the end of 2026. Public engagement will begin in 2027, with the new plan expected to be published in 2028. - Brookside Park Playground Delays and Department Coordination: Councilor Brown expressed frustration with the 26-month delay in replacing two playgrounds at Brookside Park (contract signed August 2023, opened July 2026), attributing the failure to poor interdepartmental coordination and mayoral leadership, not to Indy Parks staff. He criticized the low staffing levels (five park rangers for the entire city) and inadequate wages. - DPW Collaboration: Councilor Brown noted improved maintenance coordination with the Department of Public Works (DPW), resulting in fewer complaints about grass and trash. However, he cautioned that the collaboration should not compromise quality of service. Key Outcomes - Budget Adoption: The committee voted unanimously to adopt the 2027 budget for the Indianapolis Parks and Recreation Department (motion and second, all in favor, no opposition). - Commitments: - Director Crohn committed to presenting the findings of the staffing assessment to the committee at the January 2027 meeting. - The department will work with Councilor Ossley to provide a timeline and plan for after-hours programming and the boxing ring issue for summer 2027. - The department will continue to evaluate and possibly revise fees based on council feedback. - Next Steps: The five-year comprehensive master plan bid will go out by end of 2026; public engagement begins in 2027. The park safety ambassador program will transition to a volunteer community ambassador model, with Eric Davenport leading the effort.

The Wilmington Historic Preservation Commission held a regular meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Skyline Center, 929 N. Front Street, Wilmington, NC. The meeting was called to order by Chair Christopher Yermal and adjourned at 8:07 p.m. The Commission considered nine evidentiary hearings (three old business items continued from August 13, 2026, and six new business items), approved minutes, and discussed additional matters including property conditions and the annual report. Seven commissioners were present throughout; Chair Yermal recused himself from items 1–3 due to a professional conflict, with Vice Chair Joan Keston presiding for those items. All votes on contested items were unanimous. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes – August 13, 2026: The minutes were amended to clarify that a prior decision for the church at 1403 Market Street considered the property as an institutional building specifically religious in nature. The motion to approve as amended passed 7–0. Public Comments & Testimony - Item 4 (120 N 8th St): Glenn Wilson, 806 Chestnut Street, asked when construction would begin. The applicant estimated 4–5 weeks subject to approval and permitting. - Item 5 (620 Orange St): Bruce Bowman, 115 South Seventh Street, expressed concern about the South Seventh Street elevation’s window treatment and the visibility and vulnerability of the condenser unit near the sidewalk. He requested a larger first-floor window, horizontal band boards, and relocation of the condenser. The applicant agreed to these changes. Discussion Items Old Business (Items 1–3, chaired by Vice Chair Keston) - Item 1 – 23 N. Front St. (Courtyard design, COA-2026-0204): Staff presented plans for a rear courtyard redesign at a contributing resource in the CBD-HDO. The courtyard would include a pergola with clear polycarbonate roof, cantilevered planted steel trellis, landscaping, and permeable pavers. The applicant (David Mauer, Mauer Architecture) explained the courtyard would serve outdoor seating for a restaurant and wine bar occupying the three buildings. Commission supported the reuse. Motion to approve with conditions passed 6–0 (Yermal recused). - Item 2 – 27 N. Front St. (Masonry, windows, rear exit door, steps, COA-2026-0205): Staff described masonry repairs, reopening an infilled opening for basement entry, installing storm windows on all six rear windows (as revised), and removing stucco. The applicant clarified no new rear stairs would be built; egress would be via interior stairs and an elevator in the adjacent building. Motion to approve with conditions (including storm windows) passed 6–0 (Yermal recused). - Item 3 – 35 N. Front St. (Storefront replacement, masonry, COA-2026-0206): Staff outlined storefront glazing replacement with bronze-finished insulated glass, masonry infill, new rear window, and courtyard wall/gate. Commissioner Lawler asked about fire code regarding gate swing; the applicant noted gates would be recessed to swing outward without encroaching on the right-of-way. Motion to approve with conditions passed 6–0 (Yermal recused). New Business (Items 4–9, chaired by Chair Yermal) - Item 4 – 120 N 8th St. (New house construction, COA-2026-0208): Staff presented a two-story, 2,826-sq-ft Victorian-inspired house on a corner lot (non-contributing in HD-R). Setbacks: 5 ft (8th St), 2 ft (Chestnut St), 11 ft (east), 4 ft (south). The Commission discussed window placement on the Chestnut Street elevation. After deliberation, the applicant agreed to enlarge three existing windows to full-height and add one window on the second floor (three windows total enlarged). Motion to approve with this condition passed 7–0. - Item 5 – 620 Orange St. (New house construction, COA-2026-0226): Staff described a 23-ft-wide, 2-story house (approx. 1,800 sq ft per applicant) on a sunken corner lot, noting grading/stormwater issues and a sycamore tree in the right-of-way. Public comment requested improvements to the South Seventh Street elevation. The applicant agreed to: add a full-size first-floor window near the base of the stairs, horizontal band boards separating floors on both side elevations, and relocate the condenser to the opposite side toward the rear. Motion to approve with these conditions passed 7–0. - Item 6 – 511 Grace St. (Pool installation, COA-2026-0227): Staff presented a 15’×30’ in-ground pool with a 20’×10’ wood pergola, travertine deck, and water-feature wall (contributing resource in HD-R). The applicant showed a revised rendering adding two waterfalls and replacing an entry railing with two 5-ft planters. Commission asked about landscaping and construction access. Motion to approve with conditions (including the planter substitution) passed 7–0. - Item 7 – 712 Red Cross St. (Renovations, COA-2026-0228): Staff presented a complete renovation: standing-seam metal roof, long shed dormers, foundation stabilization, front porch reconstruction, new wood windows/doors, screened rear porch, and landscaping (contributing resource in HD-R). The applicant, Sue Boone, noted the chimney had collapsed and would be replaced with a replica; the distinctive diamond-shaped gable would be restored with a matching diamond-shaped window. Motion to approve with conditions (including diamond-shaped gable window) passed 7–0. - Item 8 – 19 N 5th Ave. (Securing and underpinning, COA-2026-0229): Staff described installing wood lattice underpinning (1×4 members, 2.5”×4” openings) to secure open bays, and custom carriage-style garage doors matching a 1966 photograph (contributing resource in HD-R). The applicant (Bruce Bowman, BMA Architects) stated the building was purchased by First Baptist Church and would be used for adult classes after repairs. Commission appreciated the security improvements. Motion to approve with conditions passed 7–0. - Item 9 – 407 & 411 S 3rd St. (Pool and setbacks, COA-2026-0202): Staff proposed installing a 12’6”×26’ fiberglass pool with integrated spa on two commonly owned parcels, adjusting the property line to place the pool in the rear yard of 407 (after midpoint) to comply with code (contributing resource in HD-R). The applicant, Paige Tootoo, noted a large oak tree prevented siting directly behind the house. An existing 6-ft fence and automatic pool cover would provide screening and safety. Motion to approve with conditions passed 7–0. Key Outcomes - All items approved unanimously: Nine Certificates of Appropriateness were issued, each with specific conditions as noted above. - Meeting duration: The meeting convened at 5:30 p.m. and adjourned at 8:07 p.m. - Next meeting: Scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026. Other Business - Items from the Commission: Members discussed a county condemnation notice for the historic church at Fourth and Church Streets (structurally unsound walls); the congregation’s board had been notified with a 30-day response period. Concerns were raised about the continued condition of the “Greystone” property (no roof, unresolved insurance, incomplete structural assessment). A commissioner reported the availability of factory-painted storm windows in custom colors, encouraging their use to preserve historic windows. - Items from Staff: Assistant Planning Director Brian Chambers noted the FY 2026 Annual Report was included for information only. He also advised that NCDOT is accepting comments on the bridge-replacement project, with public meetings scheduled for the following Monday and Tuesday; project details are on the city website. Staff noted a decline in after-the-fact cases (now 8% of total) and a rise in commission applications and administrative approvals, attributed to increased activity and awareness. A commissioner identified an attendance error in the annual report (April); staff agreed to review and correct.

On September 10, 2026, the Ocala Municipal Code Enforcement Board met at City Hall Council Chambers, 110 SE Watula Avenue, Ocala. The agenda was published August 31, 2026, and listed a 5:30 PM start; the supplied meeting timestamp was 2026-09-10 10:30:00+00:00. Six board members were present and two were excused, satisfying the four-member quorum. The transcript indicates the meeting opened as the Contractors Board of Examiners before the code enforcement board convened. The agenda listed approval of July minutes, while the transcript reflects approval of July and August minutes. Consent Calendar - Minutes approved unanimously (motion by Michael Gartner, second by Edward Ferrentino). - Enforcement staff sworn in: Jennipher Buller, Rob Moore, Jeff Gilbo, Stephanie Smith, C.S. Ferrera, Anthony Aiglin, and Greg McClellan. Contractors Board of Examiners - Case CON26-0007, Alan Curry Plumbing: Staff requested a rehearing of the July 9, 2026 decision after discussions with staff, the respondent, and the city attorney. The respondent agreed to the November 12, 2026 date. The board approved the rehearing. Old Business and Petition for Fine Reduction - CE26-0150, Catherine Acosta, 1715 SW 3rd St: Respondent said she had paid an unresponsive contractor to prepare plans and asked for more time. Staff reported the case had been open since April 2, 2026, was before the board for the fourth time, and that unpermitted work had been done by unlicensed individuals. The board voted to proceed with the previous order; daily fines will begin accruing until compliance, and the respondent may later petition for a reduction. - ENV26-0106 and related cases, William Curtis Nelson, 2710 NE 15th Ave: Staff reported $9,344.79 in hard costs already paid, $150.44 in hard costs remaining, and $213,800 in outstanding daily fines across four cases. The board approved a settlement of $5,000 total for all remaining fines and hard costs. - CE26-0400, Rushing estate, 2021 NW 1st St: Respondent said she inherited the property after her mother’s death and was waiting for a power of attorney to proceed with roof work. The board granted a 30-day extension, with compliance date October 8, 2026 and a Massey hearing on November 12, 2026. - CE25-1101, Priest Family Trust, 4841 S Pine Ave: Respondent operates a paintball field and requested time because her lease ends December 31. Staff noted no electrical or demolition permits had been pulled; only plumbing permits had been issued. The board granted a 90-day extension to December 10, 2026; the motion carried 3 to 1. New Business Cases - CE26-0354, 609 SW 3rd St, Sec. 34-95 weeds/trash: Staff recommendation accepted; compliance date October 8, 2026. - CE26-0446, 1418 SE 48th Ave, Sec. 122-1193 trailers/commercial vehicles/portable containers: Owner could not attend due to a family emergency; boat/trailer expected to be moved by October 12, 2026. Board approved amended staff recommendation with a 60-day extension to November 12, 2026. - CE26-0463, 2510 NW 21st St, Sec. 34-122, 34-95, 122-1193: No progress; staff recommendation accepted. - CE26-0598, 1030 E Fort King St, Sec. 34-95 dead palm tree: Tree removal permit required in R3 zoning; no contact; staff recommendation accepted. - CE26-0625, 3931 SW College Rd, Sec. 34-95 and 82-3: Only realtor contact; fence remained broken; staff recommendation accepted. - CE26-0706, 203 NW 10th Ave, Sec. 82-3, 82-182, 122-51: Owner’s daughter said the owner had been incarcerated and she just learned of the case; staff recommendation accepted. - CE26-0737, 3000 block SW 20th St, Sec. 34-95: Owner promised cleanup but no cleanup occurred; staff recommendation accepted. - CE26-0744, 1007 NE 19th St, Sec. 34-95: No contact; staff recommendation accepted. - CE26-0775, 806 NE 12th Ave, Sec. 34-95: Son promised cleanup by Monday, but no work was done by the inspection; staff recommendation accepted. - CE26-0783, 1800 block NW 24th Ave, Sec. 34-95: No contact; violation was a tree-line strip under power lines; staff recommendation accepted. - CE26-0790, 1800 block NW 24th Ave, Sec. 34-95: No contact; staff recommendation accepted. - CE26-0823, 3009 NW 16th Ln, Sec. 34-95 and 82-3: Owner said the fence would be repaired Friday. The transcript moves to the next case without recording a separate board vote or decision for this case. - CE26-0855, 2400 block NW 2nd St, Sec. 34-95, repeat violator: No contact; staff recommendation accepted. - CE26-0866, 1338 SW 5th St, Sec. 34-95, 82-3, 82-181, 82-182, 122-51, 34-122: Respondent said she had a siding permit, but building officials testified that the interior remodel had been done without permits, engineer plans and licensed contractors were required, and finished drywall might need to be removed for inspection. Staff recommendation accepted; compliance October 8, 2026. - ENV26-0251, 200 SW 8th St, Sec. 118-71 tree removal permit: Two dead palm trees removed without a permit; no progress; staff recommendation accepted. - ENV26-0273, 4910 E Silver Springs Blvd, Sec. 118-71 tree removal permit: No contact; staff recommendation accepted. Massey Non-Compliance Consent Agenda (Old Business) - CE26-0261, LHL Company LLC: 30-day extension granted to October 8, 2026. - ENV26-0150, 2225 Real Estate LLC: 60-day extension granted to November 12, 2026. - CE26-0409, Derras Amelito: Prosecution costs only, $167.65, ordered. - Cases ordered to proceed under previous orders: 20239225 (Malak LLC), CE26-0304 (Powerin 3 Properties), CE26-0456 (Washington Herman R Est), CE26-0465 (Lamitina Thomas), CE26-0468 (Walker Taneisha), CE26-0624 (McGrogan Robert M), and ENV26-0177 (Jedco Ocala LLC). - The board accepted all evidence, testimony, and presentations into the record, and the city rested. Key Outcomes - All recorded votes were unanimous except the Priest Family Trust extension, which carried 3 to 1. - The board approved a $5,000 global settlement for William Curtis Nelson covering all remaining fines and hard costs across four cases. - The Contractors Board rehearing for Alan Curry Plumbing was set for November 12, 2026. - The next regular code enforcement board meeting is October 8, 2026. - At the close, the interim chief code official announced it was her last meeting, and board members thanked her.

September 10, 2026 The Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization (EMPO) Policy Committee met on September 10, 2026, to approve minutes, receive project updates, consider Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) modifications and amendments, approve the FY 2032 Call for Projects recommendations, and review the FY 2026 Performance and Expenditures Completion Report. All action items were approved unanimously. Consent Calendar - Approval of minutes from the previous meeting – motion approved. - Approval of bills – motion approved. Discussion Items Old Business – Project Updates (Jennifer) - Status updates were provided on multiple Indiana LPA and INDOT projects, including Oak Hill Road, Petersburg Road, Wimberg Road Bridge, F Worth Road, Oak Grove Road, and several INDOT intersection and pavement projects. Notable milestones: I-64 bridge deck overlays expected completion by end of September 2026; US 41 intersection improvement project moved to April 2027 letting due to incomplete railroad coordination. New Business 1. TIP Modifications (Aaron) – Nine modifications were processed: two for KYTC (Watson Lane, Kentucky 425) reflecting changes from their enacted highway plan; four INDOT projects (funding adjustments and addition of a lighting group project); and three for Hart in Henderson (revised funding for operating, administrative, and planning assistance). Informational only. 2. TIP Amendments (Aaron) – Two amendments requested approval: intersection improvement on State Road 62 at St. Phillips Road, and increased funding for intersection improvement at State Road 62 and Posey County Line Road. Motion approved. 3. FY 2032 Indiana Call for Projects (Aaron) – Six applications received; three recommended: a project in Vanderburgh County, Hoagroad Bridge replacement, and State Road 662/Yorkshire Drive/Frame Road Roundabout in Newburgh. Motion approved. 4. FY 2026 Performance and Expenditures Completion Report (Carrie) – Informational report comparing actual performance to the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). Highlights: 56% increase in website users (6,315), 56% increase in new visitors (6,026), 34 TIP amendments and 49 modifications processed, 528 traffic counts, and transit vehicle assistance provided. Budget $2,293,792; expended $1,700,077; balance $593,000 largely allocated to ongoing studies (State Road 66 corridor study and transit authority study). Report submitted to state agencies. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were made. Staff directed the committee to a QR code and website link for the Indiana Active Transportation Plan survey, encouraging feedback from the region. Key Outcomes - Approved minutes of the previous meeting. - Approved two TIP amendments (State Road 62 intersections). - Approved the FY 2032 Call for Projects recommendations (three projects). - Approved the bills. - Noted upcoming meeting: November 12, 2026. - Noted retirement of INDOT representative Rusty Fowler after the November meeting.

The Miami City Commission held its first budget hearing for fiscal year 2026-2027 on September 10, 2026 at Miami City Hall. The meeting included presentations on the proposed city and Downtown Development Authority (DDA) budgets, public comments, and votes on tentative millage rates and budgets. The commission set a total millage rate of 7.3616 mills and approved a $1.862 billion operating budget and a $1.8 billion capital plan, along with budgets for outside agencies. A final budget hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2026. Public Comments & Testimony - Chris Watson (District 2 resident) opposed funding for automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras in the capital budget, requesting that appropriations 24 ($465,000 for camera expansion) and 25 (investigative tech upgrades) be struck. He cited similar suspensions by Governor DeSantis and other local governments. - Laura Okamura (downtown resident) criticized the DDA budget, arguing that downtown and Brickell should not rely on the DDA for basic services like police and sanitation. She noted that the population increased 670% to 101,000 but only two more police officers were added, and that downtown generates a disproportionate share of property tax revenue. - Tomas Kennedy (NW 1st Place resident) noted that nearly 80% of the budget goes to salaries, benefits, and pensions, and opposed spending on surveillance infrastructure. He linked ALPR expansion to police ICE collaboration. - James Torres (President, Downtown Neighbors Alliance) opposed the DDA budget, highlighting a 100% increase from $18.865 million to $22.3 million, a 15% increase in carryover, and a 67% increase in legal services. He requested that $2 million be redirected to the Miami Police Department for safety and that residents receive immediate tax relief. - Stanley Young (chaplain) commented that the $2 billion budget seemed small for an international city and suggested generating more revenue through marketing and venues. - Billy Corbin (Miami Beach resident) criticized budget growth—general fund doubled, salaries and benefits doubled, police/fire spending up 105%, fire pension tripled, and $1.85 billion in unfunded capital needs. He argued that residents' wages only grew 2-3%. - Silvio Pupo (District 1, economist for Climate Resilience Committee) recommended a 1% budget cut, noted a potential multi-billion dollar loss from Amendment 3, and urged a stress test of cash reserves. - Chris Alger (SW 29th Ave resident) advocated for more park funding for swimming lessons to prevent child drownings, citing 11 deaths per day in Florida from drowning. Discussion Items - Budget Director Presentation: The city's proposed millage rate is 7.1080 mills (operating) plus 0.2536 mills for debt service, total 7.3616 mills—the same as the current rate. The rollback rate is 6.7097 mills, meaning the proposed rate is 5.94% above rollback. The average homestead property assessed at $457,258 would pay $3,368 annually. The city receives 37 cents per property tax dollar (33 cents operating, 4 cents debt). The proposed operating budget is $1.862 billion, with a capital budget of $1.8 billion (new capital $89.3 million). The general fund is $1.3 billion, with property taxes contributing 53.2%. Salaries and wages account for 46.9% ($609 million), employee benefits 29% ($384 million). The budget includes step increases but no cost-of-living adjustments pending Amendment 3, and freezes vacant positions saving $10.5 million. Police and fire make up the largest spending categories. - DDA Presentation: Acting Executive Director Michael John Green presented a tentative DDA millage of 0.38 mills, 1.47% above the rollback rate of 0.3745 mills. Backup documents were submitted for the record. - Commission Discussion on Millage and Budget: Commissioner King asked about the impact of Amendment 3 on services; the budget director noted it would not affect the city until FY2027-28 and that fee increases would be considered. Commissioner King also inquired how freezing positions would affect service delivery; the director clarified that police, fire, and 911 dispatchers are exempt from the freeze. - Solid Waste Assessment (BH18): Commissioner Gabella asked about the general fund subsidy for solid waste—$24.75 million on a total operation of $62.73 million. Commissioner Escalona compared Miami's spending to Tampa and Orlando: Miami has 489,000 residents and spends $515 million more than the other cities for only 77,000 more residents. The subsidy has been in place for 16 years. Commissioners expressed concern about the high percentage of spending on salaries and benefits (76%) and planned to discuss further at the final hearing. Key Outcomes - BH1 and BH2: Presentations on city and DDA budgets were received and discussed; no vote required. - BH5 through BH17 (Outside Agencies): Approved as a block with technical amendments (adding resolution numbers to BH11, BH12, BH17). Vote: unanimous. - BH3 (DDA Tentative Millage): Approved at 0.38 mills. Vote: unanimous. - BH4 (DDA Tentative Budget): Approved as amended (adding resolution number). Vote: unanimous. - BH20 (City Millage Rate Ordinance, First Reading): Approved total tentative rate of 7.3616 mills for FY2026-2027. Vote: unanimous. - BH21 (City Tentative Budget): Approved $1.862 billion operating budget. Vote: unanimous. - BH19 (Multi-Year Capital Plan): Approved 6-year capital plan with $89.3 million in new appropriations. Vote: unanimous. - BH18 (Solid Waste Assessment): Approved, with direction for additional analysis on comparisons to other cities and the implications of the general fund subsidy. Vote: unanimous. - Next Meeting: Final budget hearing and public hearing set for September 24, 2026 at 5:05 p.m. at Miami City Hall.

The Milford Board of Adjustment met on September 10, 2026, with a full quorum, and held public hearings on three variance applications. Staff reported that for each hearing, notice was published in the Daily State News on August 21, 2026, mailed to property owners within 200 feet, and posted on the property. The board unanimously granted all three variances and also approved two findings of fact. No previous meeting minutes were presented for approval. Public Comments & Testimony - Heidi Barnhart, who said she owns and lives at 513 Truett Avenue, submitted a letter about the Tellos Properties application. Her only concern was that she could not discern the parking plan; she said street parking would be dangerous and could impede emergency vehicles, trash collection, delivery, snow removal, and travel by residents. Staff and the applicant responded that the plan includes two off-street parking spaces. - Julie Morris spoke on the Baltimore Air Coil application. She said she thought the pavilion was great for staff but questioned the large increase in impervious surface and why it needed to be that large. She also noted that Baltimore Air Coil is renewing its industrial stormwater discharge authorization through DNREC and asked how the new impervious structure would affect Milford's water quality. - No public comments were offered for the Timothy Lesnar application. Application BOA-374-2026: Tellos Properties Kyle Nichols, representing Tellos Properties, requested variances to build a single-family detached home on a nonconforming R3-zoned lot along the south side of Northwest Sixth Street between Truett Avenue and West Street. The applicant sought four variances: - Reduce the front yard setback along Northwest Sixth Street from 30 feet to 1.9 feet, a 28.1-foot reduction. - Reduce the rear yard setback from 15 feet to 5 feet, a 10-foot reduction. - Reduce the western side yard setback from 8 feet to 5 feet, a 3-foot reduction. - Increase maximum lot coverage from 40% to 65%, a 25-percentage-point increase. Nichols said the hardship is that the existing lot is nonconforming and zero square feet of it would conform to current building code setbacks. He described a two-story house of 26 by 28 feet with a first floor of about 700 square feet, a 10 by 36 foot driveway to meet the minimum two-space parking requirement, and a side deck to provide two points of egress. The target sales price was about $290,000, with three bedrooms and two and a half baths. Board discussion addressed the deck's encroachment; the applicant said a crawl-space foundation requires a landing, so the deck could be shortened but probably not eliminated. Mr. Wiley commented that the applicant had done a responsible job of choosing the minimum footprint for the legal nonconforming lot. All four variances were approved unanimously. Application BOA-380-2026: Baltimore Air Coil Company Jonathan Richard of Beckhamorgan Group, on behalf of Baltimore Air Coil Company, requested a variance to build an 828-square-foot employee pavilion in the front yard of the industrial property at 1162 Holly Hill Road, zoned I2. The only variance sought was from the code requirement that accessory structures be located in side and rear lot areas. Richard explained that the site is largely paved and used for material storage and truck transport, is secured by a fence, and the only available green space within the secured area is in front. The pavilion would be screened by existing trees from Holly Hill Road. A board member said the location made sense and was a safety issue because employees would not have to walk near truck and loading areas. Julie Morris raised environmental concerns about impervious surface and stormwater; after the hearing, the board unanimously granted the variance. Application BOA-387-2026: Timothy Lesnar Timothy Lesnar requested a variance to install a five-foot-tall fence in the front yard of a corner lot at 1 East Thrush Drive in an R1 district. The code limits front-yard fence height to 3.5 feet, so the request was a 1.5-foot increase. He proposed an 8-foot panel, a 5-foot gate, and another 8-foot panel toward Meadowlark Drive, then the fence would run straight back. Lesnar stated the HOA approved the fence, he has a German Shepherd, the fence is not solid and has three-quarter-inch gaps, and it is intended to keep the dog safely contained. Staff noted that moving the fence back from Meadowlark Drive would still leave it in the front yard and would reduce the fenced backyard by about 21 feet; Lesnar said the fence would still be about 30 feet from the street. Board discussion referenced the corner lot's two front yards. No public comments were made. The board unanimously granted the variance. Findings of Fact and Adjournment Following the public hearings, the board found no unfinished or new business. It approved findings of fact for application 371-2026, identified as the Walmart application, and application 373-2026, identified as a Tellos Properties application similar to the one heard today. The board then adjourned. Key Outcomes - Granted all four requested variances in BOA-374-2026. - Granted the requested variance in BOA-380-2026. - Granted the requested variance in BOA-387-2026. - Approved findings of fact for applications 371-2026 and 373-2026. - Adjourned without further business.

The Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board convened on September 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM under Chair Christine King, joined by Commissioners Pardo, Gabella, Escalona, and Rosado. Executive Director James D. McQueen and Assistant City Attorney Domini Gibbs Sory were also present. The meeting lasted approximately 10 minutes, with all agenda items passed unanimously. Consent Calendar - Resolution (Item 1): Approved the CRA's general operating and tax increment fund budget of $272,763,521 for fiscal year 2026-2027, including executive director compensation, the performance analyst report, and deallocation of $1,060,884 from certain projects and activities. - Resolution (Item 2): Authorized a $38,350 grant to AM Cohen Temple Church for critical infrastructure repairs at 1747 Northwest Third Avenue. - Resolution (Item 3): Authorized a $235,000 grant to Temple Missionary Baptist Church for critical infrastructure repairs at 1723 Northwest Third Avenue. - Resolution (Item 4): Rescinded Resolution CRA R-250072 adopted on November 20, 2025. - Resolution (Item 5): Retroactively authorized a settlement agreement and release between the CRA and Miami Creative Lab Inc. and State National Insurance for $1,560 related to a property damage dispute at 1074 Northwest Third Avenue. (Item 5 was approved as amended, though the nature of the amendment was not specified.) - Minutes: Approved minutes from previous meetings (identified as A.M. 1, 2, and 3). Public Comments & Testimony - A representative of Temple Missionary Baptist Church (96-year-old congregation in Overtown) expressed gratitude to Chair King, the board, and Mr. McQueen for considering and granting the church's petition for infrastructure repair funding. No other public comments were made. Key Outcomes - All five resolutions and the minutes were approved unanimously by voice vote with a motion and second, with no discussion or opposition. - The meeting adjourned at 5:05 PM, with a brief five-minute break called before the next session.

The Midtown Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Commissioners met on September 10, 2026, to consider a single resolution: approval of the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026–2027. The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman King, and public comment was opened but no members of the public spoke. The board then adopted the resolution without further discussion. Consent Calendar - The board approved a resolution (not numbered in the transcript) accepting and approving the 2026–2027 proposed budget of the Midtown CRA in the amount of $16,878,968. The resolution was adopted after updating the title. No discussion or roll call vote was recorded. Key Outcomes - The Midtown CRA's proposed budget for 2026–2027, totaling $16,878,968, was formally approved and accepted. The meeting concluded immediately thereafter.