The City of Miramar’s Public Works Department has earned national accreditation from the American Public Works Association (APWA), marking a significant milestone for the agency and placing it among a select group of accredited public works operations in Florida.
City officials said the accreditation, officially awarded on Nov. 25, 2025, recognizes the department’s commitment to excellence, accountability and continuous improvement in public service delivery. The achievement was formally acknowledged during a City Commission meeting on Jan. 21, when APWA President-Elect Robert Garland presented the department with an accreditation plaque.
City Manager Roy L. Virgin described the recognition as a reflection of the department’s strong performance and dedication to serving residents.
“Achieving APWA accreditation demonstrates the Public Works Department’s dedication to high professional standards, fiscal responsibility and efficient operations that best serve our residents,” he said.
The accreditation follows a comprehensive evaluation by APWA auditors, who assessed the department against 276 nationally recognized practices covering all areas of public works. Miramar successfully met 261 of those standards, while the remaining practices were deemed not applicable.
Auditors also highlighted the city’s budget process and its equipment and fleet procurement systems as model practices, recommending them for national best-practice consideration.
APWA accreditation is designed to assure residents, businesses and stakeholders that a city’s public works operations align with nationally recognized standards. Accredited departments must undergo recertification every four years to maintain the designation.
With the recognition, Miramar becomes the 41st accredited public works agency in Florida and only the second in Broward County to achieve the distinction.
APWA standards cover a wide range of services, including equipment and fleet management, stormwater and flood management, engineering services, water and sewer infrastructure and solid waste management.
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