Rolando Escalona

Biscayne Bay Watershed Management Advisory Board Representation

Kearns Construction owes $650 (fine plus costs), and the city is spending roughly $10 million on pollution-retardant baffles near Jose Marti Park to tackle the same stormwater problem.

Rickenbacker Marina redevelopment and dredging

The winning bidder's proposal involves a major marina expansion catering to yachts over 80 feet, though no dollar figure was given.

Citywide Waterfront Connectivity Report

City leaders hope the study unlocks grant funding to close waterfront gaps, starting with city-owned parcels.

Tree Canopy and Environmental Preservation at 3939 Leafy Way

Omni CRA Tree Preservation and Relocation Program

Moving large trees is expensive — transport, permits, and escorts — but could preserve specimen trees worth tens of thousands of dollars.

Tree ordinance and FLORA review

Mitigation fees may be recalibrated to reflect canopy value, and developers would pay into tree replacement or relocation.

King Tide Flood Monitoring and Seawall Adaptation

Billions in infrastructure dollars are being spent and planned — members argue seawall and freeboard standards should be reassessed so that money is spent on the best new data.

Brickell Avenue Environmental Preservation & Bluff Restoration

Substantial private investment in high-end residential redevelopment and shoreline restoration.

Chapter 163 preemption loophole

Loss of enforcement leverage could reduce Tree Trust Fund collections.

Morningside Park Shoreline Resiliency and Tree Management

The appellant requested a $907 refund of his appeal fee, which was not granted.

Public engagement on tree policy

Commercial Noise and Mechanical Equipment Compliance

Commercial entities face rigorous repeat offender fines up to $5,000 per diem and $15,000 for irreparable violations.

State preemption limits on tree regulation

Unreported removals under the state law escape all city fees and mitigation entirely.

Sponge Parks and Natural Stormwater Infrastructure

Leverages external state and regional water management district funding to offset capital costs.

Climate Modeling and Local Resilience Collaboration

Inefficient AC running in humid homes drives up residents' energy bills.

Special Event Sustainability and Waste Reduction

The county incinerator's cost per ton has jumped from about $45-75 to $105; event waste contracts generate revenue for city Solid Waste.

Drop-Off Composting Pilot Program

Funded through existing operational resilience budgets for a three-month pilot.

RE.8 — Environmental assessments before land purchases

ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 62/ARTICLE I/SECTION 62-2.1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, TITLED “PLANNING AND ZONING/IN GENERAL/INDEPENDENT TRAFFIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDIES,” BY…

RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION GRANTING OR DENYING THE APPEAL, FILED BY EL PRADO, LLC, OF THE HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD RESOLUTION HEPB-R-26-031 ADOPTED ON MAY 5, 2026, REGARDING INTENDED DECISION…

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 62/ARTICLE VII OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "PLANNING AND ZONING/HISTORIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD,” MORE PARTICULARLY BY…