City Commission Meeting, May 14, 2026
Approves Rezoning at 145 and 151 NW 60th Street, 4-1 (Gabella opposed)
What happened
The Miami City Commission meeting on May 14, 2026 focused heavily on a proposed $450 million public safety bond for police and fire facilities, which was deferred to May 28 after commissioners requested more financial details and transparency measures.
- Jurisdiction
- Miami, FL
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 14, 2026
- Decisions
- 18 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 4-1 (Gabella opposed)
Free sample: decision 1 of 18
$450 Million Public Safety Bond Referendum
RE4 proposing a $450 million general obligation bond for police headquarters, fire stations, 911 center, and emergency operations center was deferred. The bond would fund a new Public Safety Building ($305M), four new fire stations, rebuilding of Stations 1 and 10, and repairs to existing facilities. Estimated taxpayer cost: $2.40/month first year, rising to $9.20/month.
- Commissioner requested formula for cost calculations, covenant on proceeds from sale of old police station, and public dashboard for spending transparency
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Miami City Commission meeting on May 14, 2026 focused heavily on a proposed $450 million public safety bond for police and fire facilities, which was deferred to May 28 after commissioners requested more financial details and transparency measures.
Key Decisions (18)
$450 Million Public Safety Bond Referendum
Even-Year Election Cycle Charter Amendment
Tree Ordinance Advisory Committee Establishment
Rezoning at 145 and 151 NW 60th Street
Municipal Prosecutor Study
Wagner Creek Water Quality Improvement
Administrative Orders Public Database
Public Meeting Audio/Video Recording Requirements
Railroad Shop Roller Rink Naming
Rescission of Previous Election Resolution
Firefighters Pension Benefits Amendment
Finance and Audit Advisory Committee Merger
Senior/Low-Income Unsafe Structure Waiver
Transit Shelter Conduct Regulations
Henderson Park Renaming
Accessibility Advisory Board Establishment
Silver Bluff Dog Park Naming
Art and Public Places Board Term Limit Waiver
Zoning Changes (2)
Development Activity (7)
Public Safety Building and Fire Station Improvements
Infrastructure
Gallery at Wagner Creek (Jackson Medical Towers Redevelopment)
Residential
100% Affordable Housing - Live Local Act Project
Residential
Market Signals (7)
Housing Demand
100% affordable housing projects under Florida's Live Local Act are…
Infrastructure
City's 17 fire stations are severely aged with 8 over…
Sentiment
Strong community opposition to tree removal permits with residents demanding…
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