City of Homestead

🎆 Feature Friday 🎆 Employee Spotlight: Join us in congratulating Barbara Sandiford Quinones, our Director of Electric Utilities, on her re-election as Chair of the Florida Municipal Power Agency (FMPA) Board of Directors for another 1-year term on July 31st, 2024! Barbara has been an integral part of the City of Homestead and the FMPA since 2009 and brings over 40 years of leadership experience in the energy sector.   With a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech and 26 years at Florida Power & Light, Barbara has earned numerous accolades, including the Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) designation and a REDI Grant to enhance Homestead's electrical infrastructure.   Barbara is also active in the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), where she has served as past President and was recognized as the 2014-2015 Member of the Year.   Congrats on your continued success, Barbara! 🎉 #FeatureFriday #EmployeeSpotlight #Leadership #CityofHomestead #WeAreHomestead

✨ Work With Us Wednesday: Unveiling Exciting Opportunities! ✨   The City of Homestead has multiple positions, mostly full-time and some part-time, open across various departments! This is your chance to become part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in our community.   🌟 Why Join Us? - Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits - Opportunities for growth and development - Be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace - Play a role in shaping the future of Homestead   If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career with the City of Homestead.   📲 Apply Now: www.HomesteadFL.gov/jobs   #JoinOurTeam #CityOfHomestead #Jobs #WeAreHomestead #HomesteadFlorida #JobOpportunities

The City of Homestead Development Services Department invites sealed proposals from firms or individuals experienced in building permitting, plan review and inspection services. The resulting agreement shall be to provide building permitting, plan review and inspection services to assure compliance with all applicable adopted codes, other city ordinances, and applicable county, state and federal laws.The City of Homestead's Development Services Department handles planning, zoning, building, and code compliance. They oversee development projects, ensure construction safety, and enforce local codes. Their work supports sustainable growth and preserves the community's quality of life. Submittals for this project are due by September 19, 2024, at 2:00 PM. For more information on this bid and instructions on how to apply, visit www.homesteadFL.gov/bids or contact Development Services Department at (305) 224-4529 or [email protected]. #WeAreHomestead

🎆 Feature Friday 🎆 Employee Spotlight: Join us in congratulating our very own Assistant City Manager, Kemarr L. Brown, LL.M MAIA, on her recent appointment to the Professional Development Committee within the Florida City & County Management Association (FCCMA)! 🌟   The FCCMA, founded in 1946, promotes professionalism among Florida’s 479 cities and counties and champions the council-manager form of government. As a transformational civic leader with 15+ years of experience, Kemarr leverages technology, strategic vision, and leadership to drive positive change in her community.   Her expertise in organizational change, technology implementation, and team management continues to significantly impact public administration.   Congrats, Kemarr! 🎉   #FeatureFriday #EmployeeSpotlight #Leadership #FCCMA #PublicAdministration #CommunityImpact #CityofHomestead #HomesteadFL

The City of Homestead is seeking qualified vendors to bid on contracts and provide essential services. We are currently looking for a contractor for the Garage Door Motor and Door project at our Fleet Department. This project involves the purchase and installation of a new roll-up garage door at 350B SE 6th Ave, Homestead. The Fleet Department oversees and maintains all city vehicles and equipment, ensuring safety and reliability to support efficient city operations. Submittals for this project are due by August 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM. For more information on this bid and instructions on how to apply, visit www.homesteadFL.gov/bids or contact Procurement at 305-224-4620 or [email protected].

🎆 Feature Friday 🎆 🎉 It gives us great pleasure to announce that the Homestead Police Department has finished first place in the State of Florida for the Florida Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Challenge in Category 6, which includes agencies of similar size (101-200 officers). 🏆 This prestigious awards ceremony was held in Orlando, Florida, in late July, and is hosted annually by FDOT. This remarkable achievement was made possible by the coordinated efforts of all our officers in proactive traffic enforcement within the City of Homestead over the past year. An incredible achievement was made possible by Sgt. Agosto and the Traffic Unit through their meticulous planning of DUI saturation details and other proactive traffic enforcement initiatives. Their dedicated efforts significantly contributed to reducing traffic-related fatalities, DUI-related crashes, and DUIs, which were instrumental in securing our top-place finish.👏 Additionally, on July 24th and 25th, 2024, our Traffic Unit attended the 2024 Florida Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Challenge Training and Recognition Event. We were honored to be invited as our agency ranked within the top three in our category. Competing with outstanding agencies such as the Pinellas Park Police Department and Gainesville Police Department, we proudly brought home the 1st Place Award for Category 6. 🌟 Congratulations to all the Officers in HPD. We are so proud of your achievement. This is a testament to the excellent work and dedication of the rank and file. Please continue to keep the flag of success flying high. 🚀 Thank you to everyone involved for your dedication and hard work. Your commitment to safety and excellence shines brightly in our community. 🌟 #LawEnforcement #TrafficSafety #HPD #ProudMoment #CommunitySafety #Teamwork #FirstPlace

Important Update! The Eats & Beats: Summer Concert Series Latin Night with 3RG Miami, originally scheduled for Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, from 6 PM to 10 PM at Losner Park, has been postponed due to the incoming inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience and will announce the new date soon. Stay tuned for updates! In the meantime, we encourage you to mark your calendars for our next Eats & Beats Summer Concert Series event on September 7th, featuring Jamie Davis playing country hits. We look forward to celebrating with you then! For more details and updates, visit www.homesteadfl.gov/events. Thank you for your understanding and support! #WeAreHomestead

✨ Work With Us Wednesday: Unveiling Exciting Opportunities! ✨ Help us plan the future—literally! Apply for our City Planner position and be the architect of our community's next great chapter! www.homesteadfl.gov/jobs #ApplyToday #CityofHomestead #HomesteadFl #JobOpportunity #Jobs

UPDATED AS OF AUGUST 2nd 2024 EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. ------------- 🎉 The City of Homestead is excited to present the Eats & Beats Summer Concert Series, a vibrant celebration of music, food, and community fun.   Join us at Losner Park, located at 104 N. Krome Ave, for three unforgettable evenings from 6pm-10pm featuring a fantastic lineup of live music, delicious food trucks, and exciting giveaways for the whole family.   ✨ August 3rd, 2024 – We welcome 3RG Miami performing Latin hits that will get you dancing.✨   Bring your lawn chairs and get ready for an evening of enjoyment under the stars. Refreshments and mouthwatering food will be available for purchase, so you can sip on thirst-quenching drinks and eat your favorite foods while you soak in the music and community atmosphere.   This event series is designed to offer something for everyone. Whether you’re a fan of nostalgic boy band hits, Latin rhythms, or country melodies, the Eats & Beats Summer Concert Series is the perfect way to spend your summer nights with the whole family.   ✨ Admission is FREE but RSVP is encouraged. To RSVP for the event visit www.homesteadfl.gov/events ✨   Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and come enjoy the vibrant culture and community spirit of Homestead. Don’t miss out on these nights of music, food, and fun!   #cityofhomestead #homesteadfl #eatsandbeats #familyfun

🎆 Feature Friday 🎆   Join us in welcoming our talented new team members! 🎉 We're excited to have them on board and can't wait to see the amazing contributions they'll make. #FeatureFriday #CityofHomestead #HomesteadFL #EmployeeSpotlight