Enhanced Policing Services Agreement
Summary
The board renewed a $1 million contract with the City of Miami to provide extra police patrols and safety measures in the Omni redevelopment area.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $1 million allocation from the CRA tax increment fund.
Omni neighborhood residents and local businesses seeking increased security and safety.
Residents concerned about civil liberties and data privacy regarding government surveillance.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Commission Meeting - Sep 24, 2026
The DDA pays $2 million a year for extra downtown police but $600,000 went unspent while residents say they see too few officers. A new traffic control detail was approved, and the DDA contract will be revised with more accountability.
City Commission - First Budget Hearing - Sep 10, 2026
Residents raised concerns during public comment over city expenditures on automated license plate readers and surveillance cameras, calling for a suspension of these programs similar to state-level actions.
OMNI CRA Meeting - Jul 23, 2026
The board renewed a $1 million contract with the City of Miami to provide extra police patrols and safety measures in the Omni redevelopment area.
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