City of Hialeah

This document outlines various HUD reporting requirements, including the 5-Year Consolidated Plan, Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice, Action Plan Development, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. It also provides links to mapping tools for HUD Community Planning and Development and HUD Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing.

The City Council declared April as "Autism Awareness Month" in the City of Hialeah and adopted the motto "Light it up Blue" to encourage participation in the city campaign by illuminating the city in blue throughout April. The resolution recognizes the need for greater understanding and inclusion of individuals with autism, and commits to coordinating and sponsoring charitable programs to enhance public understanding and encourage interaction between the community and those with autism.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on several zoning-related items. These included rezoning a property from R-1 to R-3-3 for a mixed-use development, variance permits for constructing single-family homes on substandard lots, and a conditional use permit for expanding an Assisted Living Facility. Additionally, the board addressed ordinances related to mobile food dispensing vehicles, the TOD Transit Oriented Development District, and landscaping regulations.

The meeting included a report of leave with pay for death in the immediate family and jury duty, as well as a report of leave without pay. Civil service appointments and resignations were reviewed. The board discussed FMLA/Maternal/Paternal Leave. The board reviewed requests to certify non-competitive and competitive eligibility lists, and to approve revised and new job descriptions. Reclassifications for several positions were reviewed. The board also discussed employees with extended probationary periods and a request to abolish an eligibility list. An appeal request was withdrawn, and the board continued its review of Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

The City Council meeting included discussions and actions on various items. These encompassed presentations, comments and questions from the public, and amendments to the agenda. The council addressed board appointments and a consent agenda featuring multiple resolutions and requests related to financial matters, contracts, and special event permits. Key actions involved approving an amendment to the fiscal year 2023-2024 State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication Program, issuing purchase orders for city apparatus repairs and the citywide collection of recyclables, and authorizing agreements for maintenance and support of the E911 Communications System. Additionally, the council considered ordinances related to a lease agreement with the City of Hialeah Education Academy, a property tax rebate for homesteaded properties, and a special use permit for property located at 3875 West 16 Avenue.