tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post4591533017402129500..comments2024-03-08T05:08:55.233-05:00Comments on EYE ON MIAMI: HUDSTEAD Update: Long Ago The Swamp Was Drained and Homestead Appeared. By GeniusofdespairGeniusofdespairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-83689888712968314152018-07-10T11:41:20.669-04:002018-07-10T11:41:20.669-04:00And Munilla Construction Management is the company...And Munilla Construction Management is the company that built the failed FIU bridge as well...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-17940672193616177442018-07-09T15:35:06.843-04:002018-07-09T15:35:06.843-04:00MCM would have been required to post a performance...MCM would have been required to post a performance & payment bond as this was a public job. The bonds generally cover warranty for one year or more as stated in contract. If there are issues with the roof, why isn't Homestead making a claim on MCM's bond or the roofing contractors bond? CBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-47018433188743766352018-07-08T12:15:50.360-04:002018-07-08T12:15:50.360-04:00PAC donor MCM gives $10,000 while getting $50,000,...PAC donor MCM gives $10,000 while getting $50,000,000 from Homestead.<br /><br />Architect R & Q gives $1,000 while getting $$$ from Homestead.<br /><br />Insurer TR Jones gives $1,000 while getting $$$ from Homestead.<br /><br />Inspector MT Causeley gives $1,000 while getting $$$ from Homestead.<br /><br />New Aquarius Trailer Park gives $1,000 while code enforcement looks the other way.<brAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-74477493329580812692018-07-08T10:16:42.873-04:002018-07-08T10:16:42.873-04:00Wow, who is the City Attorney that allowed this?
...Wow, who is the City Attorney that allowed this?<br /><br />Who is in charge of ethics that allowed $10,000 to the Mayor from MCM?<br /><br />Who put a new stooge in place at ethics in place of let 'em go Joe?<br /><br />Where is the City Manager outrage?<br /><br />Why does an inept council allow this?<br /><br />Who inspects these newly built properties?<br /><br />Wait, you mean it's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-49255952332836551432018-07-08T09:44:42.559-04:002018-07-08T09:44:42.559-04:00"The impressive facility, constructed on-time..."The impressive facility, constructed on-time and on-budget, is a community centerpiece that aligns with the vision to revitalize Downtown Homestead."<br /><br />How long does it take to revitalize an area? Seems like this effort has been ongoing for over 20 years. The Seminole Theater project was a money pit. Good to see it finally completed although I doubt it breaks even.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08240364113108501228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-64972132489652630312018-07-08T00:28:13.494-04:002018-07-08T00:28:13.494-04:00You can't blame this on Bateman.You can't blame this on Bateman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-44426632150451642202018-07-07T17:47:13.422-04:002018-07-07T17:47:13.422-04:00So once again the taxpayers of Homestead get hosed...So once again the taxpayers of Homestead get hosed! <br /><br />2015: MCM Construction contributes 10,000.00 to a little known Political Action Committee that benefits one politician.<br />MCM happens to be selected to do tens of millions of dollars in work for the city.<br /><br />2018: Taxpayers on the hook.<br /><br />Lets take a look at Political Committee Change is Good 2015.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-61668403668823619602018-07-07T10:38:22.405-04:002018-07-07T10:38:22.405-04:00Hint, who sells insurance to the city via a no bid...Hint, who sells insurance to the city via a no bid and exclusive contract totally under the radar? All of this money comes from the high rates charged by Homestead run utilities, millions are transferred annually to the general fund, artificially keeping taxes the same. They know they have a citizen base who are apathetic and they make the most of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-82638518703017505232018-07-07T10:30:57.155-04:002018-07-07T10:30:57.155-04:00SWAMPSTEAD continues to amaze.
In addition they a...SWAMPSTEAD continues to amaze.<br /><br />In addition they are set to demolish the 130 acre Sports Stadium complex that cost $22 million and has a current $3 million 30 year bond attached. This stadium was used as the temporary police headquarters while the new building which now needs a roof was being built. <br /><br />MCM did the construction and rewarded politicians with lots of campaign cashAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-70473568569654042442018-07-07T10:04:00.399-04:002018-07-07T10:04:00.399-04:00@youbetcha' Are you forgetting to mention that...@youbetcha' Are you forgetting to mention that old city hall was closed due to radon gases and mold? https://www.local10.com/news/radon-gas-seeps-into-homestead-city-hall --- <br /><br />Going back to the old old police station: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/homestead/article8018823.html - It had issues too... remarkedly the same as old city hall. <br /><br />It outofsightnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-82376722617462498142018-07-07T09:45:34.862-04:002018-07-07T09:45:34.862-04:00Hmmmm. So are they selling umbrellas outside the b...Hmmmm. So are they selling umbrellas outside the building to help cover the shortfall? <br /><br />Here they are with a leaky roof in one police station and they are planning to tear down the last one in the stadium because of rats (million dollars later?)... And they had to "tear" down a historic police station just blocks from the new one because of mold.... Police stations in youbetcha'noreply@blogger.com