In June 2017, the Town engaged in a competitive solicitation process in accordance with Section 5 of Ordinance 17-203 for the selection of several engineering firms to provide continuing engineering design and consulting services on projects in which the total construction cost is under $2 million, or study activities under $200,000. Firms were selected across several engineering disciplines based on their qualifications. CGA was selected as one of the highest-ranked firms to provide environmental/ecological engineering services on an ongoing, and project-specific basis. The Town Council approved of a contract award to CGA at the September 2017 Regular Council Meeting.

In May 2006, the Town Council approved an agreement between the Florida International University (“FIU”) and the Town of Miami Lakes (“Town”) (Resolution No. 06-402) for the project entitled “Monitoring, Assessment, Education and Management of Aquatic Resources.” The project scope of services included, among other things, a survey and catalog of the lakes and their conditions; assessment of each lake including attributes, best probable use, and possible management recommendations; and suggestions for restoration efforts, as needed. FIU provided the Town a final report dated March 4, 2008 which included key findings and recommendations.

Keeping the Town's lakes clean and safe is important for the people that live on the lakes and the surrounding areas. Programs can be developed to protect and promote urban conservation and environmental education. To this end, Town Staff met with CGA on November 28, 2017 to begin negotiations on a scope of services to develop measures to protect and support the long-term viability of the Town's lakes. Specific tasks include gathering and investigating background information and the current status of the lakes; developing suggested maintenance and program scenarios; producing guidelines for homeowners, homeowner's associations (HOAs), businesses and the Town; and a report to the Town outlining maintenance and program options with actionable objectives and performance measures.

Town Staff attended the Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) meeting on January 18, 2018 and presented to the committee the proposed scope of services. The committee members expressed enthusiasm with this initiative and showed support for the Town's efforts regarding the water quality and ecological health of the lakes system. In addition, the assessment is an initiative outlined in the Town's strategic plan to meet the Town's goal of achieving universal environmental sustainability in public and private environments, operations and infrastructure.