Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Miramar public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in public safety with high priority
Emergency Operations Center AV Upgrade and IT Security
The commission will vote on funding a $288,451 audio-visual upgrade for the Emergency Operations Center alongside a $210,728 cybersecurity renewal.
Flock Automated License Plate Reader Cameras and Executive Order
The commission reviewed and approved the renewal of license plate recognition cameras after discussing police department audit policies, data retention limits, and privacy protections.
Real-Time Intelligence Center Equipment & Drones
The police department secured approval to spend nearly $2.6 million in law enforcement trust funds to buy a mobile command vehicle and six automated Skydio drones to support its new Real-Time Intelligence Center.
George Wood vs. City of Miramar Settlement
The city settled an ongoing legal case involving George Wood and Gallagher Bassett Services, concluding the litigation through a commission-approved agreement.
Public Works APWA National Accreditation
The Miramar Public Works Department has earned official national accreditation from the American Public Works Association after meeting 100% of industry standards, becoming only the second agency in Broward County to achieve this distinction.
2024 Annual Crime and Public Safety Update
Police Chief Delrish Moss reported that overall crime dropped 9.9% in 2025, with major decreases in robberies, rapes, and murders, while department staffing reached 250 active officers toward a budgeted 265.
Emergency Food Assistance Program Funding
In response to potential federal food assistance program disruptions and community need, the commission authorized a $150,000 emergency food assistance program administered by the City Manager.
Open Carry Law Preparedness
Police Chief Delrish Moss briefed the commission on Florida's new open-carry firearm laws resulting from recent court decisions, outlining police department preparedness and business opt-out options.