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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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REPORT:
Mary Smith-York, Commission Reporter
(305) 375-1598
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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05(H)
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REPORT:
The Board convened with the invocation, led by Pastor Lorenzo Johnson, Jr., Excel International Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Commissioner Diaz.
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ROLL CALL
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In addition to the members of the Board, the following staff members were present: County Attorney Robert Cuevas; First Assistant County Attorney Abigail Price-Williams; Office of Management and Budget Director Jennifer Moon; and Deputy Clerks Christopher Agrippa and Mary Smith-York.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez and Clerk of the Courts Harvey Ruvin were also present.
Chairman Monestime welcomed representatives of National Geographic to tonight�s (9/17) meeting and announced the group was filming a documentary on sea level rise. He advised that yesterday (9/16), the Board adopted legislation approving a $10 million allocation to address the sea level rise issue.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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ITEMS
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Report
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INFORMATION FOR SECOND BUDGET HEARING - FY 2015-16 PROPOSED BUDGET
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Accepted as amended
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REPORT:
Mayor Carlos Gimenez summarized information in his memorandum entitled �Information for Second Budget Hearing � FY 2015-16 Proposed Budget,� and highlighted the following points:
- Town hall meetings were conducted in Florida City, West Kendall, Palmetto Bay, Aventura, Hialeah, Arcola Lakes, Miami Gardens, and the West Dade Regional Library, as well as social media via Face Book and Twitter;
- Five millage rates were proposed on July 7, 2015, were adopted;
- One hundred vacancies would be filled in the Miami-Dade Police Department;
- Patrol officers would be equipped with body cameras;
- Over 1,000 police vehicles would be replaced;
- Correctional officers would be added;
- Services would be enhanced in the Fire Rescue Marine Unit;
- Additional funding would be allocated to Parks for beautification, including for tree canopy;
- Ten libraries would operate six days a week, up from five;
- Funding would be restored to cultural programs;
- Community-Based Organizations would compete under a new solicitation process;
- New animal shelter would open in the City of Doral;
- Additional $100,000 would be allocated to the South Florida Veterinarian Foundation for spay/neuter services;
- Additional funding would be allocated for meals/homecare services for seniors; and
- Ten additional early voting sites would be opened by November 2016.
Mayor Gimenez acknowledged staff�s efforts toward continuing a sustainable, balanced, five-year forecast and recognized the outstanding work done by the Office of Management and Budget Director Jennifer Moon, Deputy Director Hugo Salazar, Budget Coordinator Barbara Galvez, and the entire team who prepared this year�s budget. He announced a growth in property value of approximately 9.4 percent ($120 million), which exceeded the forecast growth of 5.5 percent (approximately $85 million). Mayor Gimenez stated since projected expenditures were based on 5.5 percent growth of $85 million, the additional $35 million was being allocated to restoring and enhancing services.
Mayor Gimenez referenced concerns expressed during the First Budget Hearing (9/3) pertaining to climate change, sea level rise, and sustainability. He informed of his invitation to represent Miami-Dade County at the 2015 United States/China Climate Leaders� Summit in Los Angeles, California. During the Summit, he and other mayoral representatives signed a declaration of commitment to implement the following steps in their respective communities:
- Establish ambitious targets;
- Report on greenhouse gas inventories;
- Establish climate action plans; and
- Enhance bilateral partnerships and cooperation.
Mayor Gimenez advised that the Count was already implementing many of the steps listed.
Mayor Gimenez recognized County professionals and elected officials, particularly County Commissioner Rebeca Sosa for her leadership and continued efforts, along with the Clerk of Courts, Harvey Ruvin, with respect to the Sea Level Rise Task Force. He also acknowledged the dedication and leadership of Commissioner Levine Cava toward resolving the issues related to climate change.
Mayor Gimenez recommended the County Commission allocate $300,000, from the Funding Set-aside, to fund the primary recommendation of the Sea Level Rise Task Force to accelerate adaptation planning and develop a robust plan of action. He noted this recommendation would be included in a changes memorandum and summarized his report, highlighting the following:
- Resilient Communities;
- Impacts of Climate Change;
- Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency;
- Renewed and Strengthened Infrastructure;
- Strengthened Local Economy; and
- Proposed Fees.
Mayor Gimenez stated it had been proven communities could have strong economic growth with environmental regulations in place, and stated the Administration remained committed to the One Community One Goal Initiative, with the Beacon Council, to recruit quality, high-paying businesses to our community and diversify the economy. Mayor Gimenez stated this proposed budget represented reasonable tax rates, efficient government, and enhanced services through improved finances; adding better days were ahead because the County remained disciplined and committed to a fiscally sustainable future.
County Attorney Robert Cuevas stated the Board of County Commissioners adopted proposed millage rates and tentative budgets on first reading at the September 3, 2015 First Budget Hearing. Tonight (09/17), the Board would conduct a Second Public Budget Hearing and adopt final millage rates and budgets for FY 2015-16. Nine agenda items were before the Board in this regard, including six (6) millage ordinances and three final budget ordinances. The Mayor�s memorandum, dated September 16, 2015, entitled: �Information for Second Budget Hearing � FY 2015-16 Proposed Budget,� contained further changes and corrections to the tentative budgets adopted on September 3rd. Mr. Cuevas advised the budget ordinances reflected as Agenda Items C, E, and I should be amended to incorporate the applicable changes and corrections specified in the Mayor�s memorandum.
County Attorney Cuevas read into the record the titles of the proposed ordinances on tonight�s (9/17) agenda, after which Ms. Jennifer Moon, Office of Management and Budget Director, provided statements explaining the proposed millage rates, where applicable.
Commissioner Moss asked that his colleagues join in recognizing this would be County Attorney Robert �Bob� Cuevas� last Budget Hearing as he would soon retire.
Commissioner Sosa asked the members of the public who supported the Mayor�s initiative on sea level rise and climate change to stand and be recognized.
Chairman Monestime opened the public hearing and the following individuals appeared:
1. Mr. Michael Pearson, 6 NE 50 Street, Miami, appeared and spoke in support of Best Buddies.
2. Mr. Khyari Atwell, student at Miami Norland Senior High School and Director of Best Buddies Chapter, appeared and shared how the program helped him.
3. Senator Darryl Jones, 14707 S. Dixie Highway, Miami, appeared and spoke in support of the Farm Share Program. He requested the Board to ensure the current level of funding was protected and, if possible, to increase the funding amount.
4. Mayor Phillip Stoddard, City of South Miami, 6130 Sunset Drive, appeared in support of funding efforts addressing the Sea Level Rise initiative.
5. Mr. John Rivera, President, Police Benevolent Association (PBA), appeared and spoke about the issue of rising crime in the community. He stated the Police Department was minus 600 officers; therefore, 100 additional officers would not make up the difference. Mr. Rivera noted the reason for there being no contract today was not the PBA�s resistance.
6. Emelio Razoy, representing Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer Department employees union, appeared and noted there was currently no contract for this group and the union would work toward securing an increase through a contract.
7. Mr. Clarence Washington, 6355 NW 36 Street, Virginia Gardens, representing the Transport Workers Union, appeared and requested an agreement be reached.
8. Mr. Al Cruz, 8000 NW 25 St, Miami, representing Miami-Dade Fire Fighters, appeared and asked for a moment of silence for the three Fire Fighters who lost their lives this week. He expressed support for Item F and asked that it be adopted as presented.
9. Mr. Stuart Kennedy, Miami Foundation, 40 NW 3 Street, Miami, appeared and expressed support for increased funding for the County�s parks.
10. Ms. Laura Reynolds, Tropical Audubon Society, 5530 Sunset Drive, Miami, appeared in support of climate change and sustainability efforts by the County.
11. Mr. Ralph Rosado, 3472 SW 22 Terrace, appeared in support of the 10 percent increase in funding to the Parks budget, highlighting the Underline project.
12. Charles Anderson, 110 SW 12 Street, appeared in support of the 10 percent increase to the Parks budget, highlighting the Underline project.
13. Ms. Rachel Silverstein, Executive Director, Miami Water Keeper, 1840 Chucunantah Road, Miami, appeared and expressed support for Mayor�s proposed budget for efforts addressing the sea level rise issue.
14. Ms. Andrea England, 1410 Trillo Avenue, Coral Gables, appeared in support of the proposed funding for the Underline project.
15. Ms. Carol Hardemon, 4941 NW 179 Street, Miami Gardens, appeared and spoke in support of the proposed increased funding for Parks.
16. Mr. Andrew Korge, 3111 Mary Street, Miami, appeared and shared his concerns relating to sea level rise and climate change issues.
17. Ms. Erica Bigard, Miami, appeared in support of funding for Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami � Haitian Women of Miami (FANM).
18. Ms. Ashley Preval, student at Morningside K-8 Academy, Miami, appeared in support of funding for Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami � Haitian Women of Miami (FANM).
19. Mr. Israel Alva, student at Aspira Ram Middle School, appeared in support of funding for Fanm Ayisyen Nan Miyami � Haitian Women of Miami (FANM).
20. Ms. Jania Alty, student at Edison Park K-8 Center expressed appreciation to the Mayor and members of the County Commission.
21. Ms. Rose Alexandre, student at Phyllis Ruth Miller Elementary Magnet School, spoke in support of funding for FANM.
22. Mr. Francois Alexandre, 1060 NE 80 Street, Miami, appeared and expressed appreciation for the County�s support of FANM.
23. Ms. Marlene Bastien, 710 NE 152 Street, Miami, appeared and expressed appreciation to members of the County Commission for their support over the years.
24. Mr. Gihan Perera, 8330 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, representing New Florida Majority, appeared expressed his support for FANM and noted his concerns regarding sea level rise and climate change.
25. Ms. Miranda Pichera, Senior at Coral Reef High School, appeared and expressed her concerns regarding sea level rise issues.
26. Ms. Olivia Cantera, appeared on behalf of Ms. Alexandra Valladares, and addressed climate change and sea level rise issues.
27. Mr. Christopher Alexander, Senior at Mast Academy High School, appeared and expressed his concerns regarding sea level rise/climate change issues.
28. Ms. Anais Rasado, student at Coral Reef Senior High School, appeared and addressed environmental endangered lands issues.
29. Ms. Cassandra Plunkett, student at Palmer Trinity School, appeared and expressed concern with sea level rise/climate change issues and noted her opposition to the Mayor�s disregard for immediate action on the issues.
30. Mr. Lucas Pizzutti, Senior at Mast Academy, appeared and expressed his concern regarding climate change and sea level rise issues.
31. Ms. Delaney Reynolds, student at Palmer Trinity School, appeared and expressed concerns regarding sea level rise and climate change issues. She asked that funding be increased to $1 million, but no less than $500,000, to address these issues.
32. Ms. Karla Utting, Executive Director, Dream in Green, 425 NE 22 Street, Miami, appeared and after advising her nonprofit organization�s purpose, she recognized members from other community organizations receiving environmental education funding.
Chairman Monestime announced that his office would provide dinner for members of the Board of County Commissioners and County staff in the third floor conference room.
33. Ms. Rosemary Helenbrook, 12887 SW 61 Terrace, Miami, Vice President Senior Lift Center (Living Involvement, Fulfillment, Togetherness), appeared and asked the Board to continue providing the grant funding for the program and to consider providing a facility to house the program.
34. Mr. Edouard Duval-Carrie, 3717 Royal Palm Avenue, Miami Beach, appeared and expressed appreciation for the Board�s support for the Perez Art Museum.
35. Ms. Mireille Gonzalez, 280 Bal Bay Drive, Bal Harbour, appeared and expressed her appreciation for the Board�s support in funding for the Perez Museum.
36, Ms. Carolyn Lewis, Director, Cleo Institute, 12915 SW 83 Court, Miami, appeared and expressed concern regarding issues related to climate change and spoke in support of the Mayor�s proposed funding.
37. Ms. Sonya Succar-Rodriguez, 1683 SW 17 Street, Miami, appeared and addressed sea level rise issues in Miami-Dade County as compared to other areas, including Broward County.
Mayor Carlos Gimenez explained that when comparing the Miami-Dade County Office of Sustainability to other entities, all aspects should be comparable, including resources dedicated to delivering that service.
38. Mr. Justin Wales, 14840 SW 87 Court, Palmetto Bay, appeared and submitted petitions signed by residents countywide in support of the proposed10 percent increase to the Parks budget.
39. Ms. Sara Yousuf, 16020 SW 91 Court, Miami, appeared and expressed her support for the continued funding for Boot Camp Program.
40. Mr. Camille Merillus, 14815 NW 11 Ave, requested assistance from the Board to prevent his organization, American International Relief, from facing eviction.
41. Ms. Dahian Kruh, 425 NE 22 Street, Miami, appeared in support of increased funding for the Parks budget.
42. Ms. Julie Dick, 660 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, appeared in support of initiatives towards a capital plan to address climate change.
43. Ms. Lauren Ordway, 3301 NE 5 Avenue, Miami, appeared and expressed support for funding of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.
44. Mr. Nicholas Moore, 5715 SW 111 Terrace, appeared in support of funding for climate change.
45. Ms. Elizabeth Marie Teveras, 810 NE 86 Street, Miami Shores, appeared in support of increased funding of at least $500,000 to address the issues related to climate change.
46. Ms. Leisha John, 1442 Mercado Avenue, Coral Gables, appeared and spoke on the impact of climate change and requested additional funding be allocated to accelerate solutions.
47. Mr. B. J. Chiszar, 801 NE 199 Street, Miami Gardens, appeared and expressed opposition to the Mayor�s currently proposed budget.
48. Mr. Brian Lemmerman, 1214 Madrid Street, Coral Gables, Art of Cultural Revolution, appeared and announced his organization�s (Colony 1) upcoming project called �Miami Sustainability Hub� in Wynwood community. He noted the County Commission approved a 50-year land grant to build a place of sustainable living and learning within the community and requested additional funding be allocated to climate change.
49. Ms. Marta Stebenhart, 561 NW 32 Street, Miami, appeared and noted her appreciation for the County Commission�s support for the arts. She expressed concern for Parks, green space, and arts, and announced the Bakehouse Complex was turning 30 years old.
50. Mr. Greg Hamra, 1442 Mercado Ave, Coral Gables, appeared and expressed concern with the impact of climate change, corporate sustainability and sea level rise issues.
51. Ms. Maggie Fernandez, 3620 SW 21 Street, Miami, appeared and expressed concerns regarding sea level rise, climate change, and resiliency. She requested additional funding be allocated to address these concerns.
52. Mr. Robert �Bob� Mandell, 207 NE 62 Street, Miami, representing 350 South Florida, appeared and expressed his concerns regarding the dangers of sea level rise in Miami.
53. Mr. David McDougal, 4231 NW 11 Place, appeared in connection with climate change and announced an event entitled �March for Real Climate Action Now� was scheduled for October 14, 2015, for the purpose of raising awareness and funds to address the issue.
54. Sam Van Leer, Founder/President, Urban Paradise Guild/ First Responders to Climate Change, 13400 N. Miami Avenue, Miami, appeared and requested the Board to implement the Sea Level Rise Task Force�s recommendations. He also expressed support for proposed funding for the Parks Department.
55. Ms. Amber Gibson, 133 NE 2 Avenue, Miami, appeared representing Colony 1, and proposed a technology-based solution to the issues of climate change and sustainability.
56. Ms. Jackeline Bonilla, 12828 SW 17 Terrace, Miami, appeared representing Urban Paradise Guild, and addressed the issue of climate change, requesting the Board to allocate $500,000 to address the issue.
57. Ms. Cara Jennings, 1900 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, appeared and expressed opposition to the $300,000 allocated to the Climate Change issue and noted considerably more should be allocated for this purpose.
58. Mr. Jacob Coker-Dukowitz, 497 NE 70 Street, Miami, representing New Florida Majority, appeared and expressed his concerns with the issue of climate change.
59. Mr. Camilo Mejia, 3623 Charles Avenue, Miami, representing Catalyst Miami, appeared and discussed the issue of climate change and recognized the nonprofit organization, Resilient Miami.
60. Ms. Catherine McManus, League of Women Voters Board member, 1865 Brickell Avenue, Miami, appeared and expressed concerns regarding the issue of sea level rise and asked that an additional $200,000 be allocated to address the issue of climate change.
61. Ms. Melissa Dynan, 3530 Thomas Avenue, Miami, League of Women Voters member, appeared and requested $1 million in funding to address the issues related to climate change.
62. Mr. Saul Aleman, 30255 SW 158 Court, Homestead, representing MUJER (Mujeres Unidas por la Justicia de Educacion y Reforma / Women United for Justice, Education and Reform), appeared and requested funding for the MUJER organization.
63. Ms. Marie Chael, 6227 SW 57 Street, President-South Miami Neighbors, Vice President-Green Mobility Network, and Board member of Friends of Ludlum Trail, appeared and addressed the issue of climate change.
64. Mr. William Quinlan, 6600 SW 57 Avenue, South Miami, Senior Undergraduate Student at University of Miami, appeared on behalf of Students Unite and addressed concerns with the effects of climate change.
65. Mr. Sean O�Hanlon, 12265 SW 56 Street, Miami, appeared and spoke in opposition to the salary of $75,000 for Resilience Officers, and noted his resume could be accessed at www.linkedin.com/n/seanohanlon. He addressed the issues of sustainability issues related to climate change and sea level rise.
66. Ms. Ricci Yuhico, 15688 SW 85 Lane, Miami, appeared and spoke in support of the increase in the budget for climate change and noted the website www.miamisearise.com/sinkorswim.
67. Mr. Erik Zuniga-Mejia, 15812 SW 295 Street, Homestead, appeared and, as a victim of domestic violence, supported continued funding for the organization MUJER.
68. Mr. Galan Treuer, 3752 SW 3 Avenue, Miami, appeared in connection with the climate change issue.
69. Ms. Susan Rubio Rivera, 14835 SW 297 Terrace, Executive Director, MUJER, appeared and spoke in support of funding for this community-based organization.
70. Ms. Stephanie Arzeno, 50 Lindsay Court, Hialeah, appeared and requested more funding be allocated to address climate change and sea level rise issues.
71. Ms. Kathy Emery, 1050 NE 91 Street, Miami, Chair of the Small Business Advisory Board, appeared and requested implementation of the recommendations of the Mason Tillman Disparity Study Report and additional funding for the Small Business Development Division.
72. Ms. Francine Madera, 1800 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami, Board members of League of Women Voters of Miami-Dade County and member of Friends of the Underline, appeared and addressed the need for funding, action, and solutions towards sea level rise issues.
73. Ms. Andrea Cuccaro, 8347 SW 107 Avenue, Miami, Co-chair Miami-Dade Green Party, appeared in connection with climate change issues and requested the Board allocate at least $1 million toward addressing the issue.
74. Mr. Leroy Jones, Neighbors And Neighbors Association, 180 NE 62 Street, Miami, appeared and asked the Board to conduct a conference on social media to address the issue of gun violence among youth.
75. Ms. Berlinda Faye Dixon, 1128 NW 7 Avenue, Miami, appeared and supported the allocation for addressing the issue of climate change and concurred that it was not enough and requested additional funding of at least $500,000 for this purpose.
76. Madam Renita Holmes, 350 N. LaBray Street, appeared and addressed several issues.
77. Mr. Joaquin Estrada, President of Jose Marti Plaza Resident Council, 154 SW 17 Avenue, Miami, appeared and presented issues concerning the Hose Marti Housing Development and elderly services.
Chairman Monestime stated there were no further speaker cards and called for anyone else who wished to speak to come forward. Seeing no one appear, he closed the Public Hearing. Chairman Monestime noted the majority of tonight�s (9/17) speakers asked that $500,000 be allocated for the climate change issues rather than the Mayor�s proposed $300,000.
Responding to Chairman Monestime�s question whether the allocation could be increased, Mayor Gimenez advised the original allocation was $75,000, and he increased that to $300,000. He pointed out as no solution to sea level rise currently existed, the funds allocated would be for identifying engineering consultants and establishing ties with Florida International University (FIU), University of Miami (UM), and other entities toward development of mitigation and adaptive strategies. Mayor Gimenez noted the County was starting at ground zero and emphasized the importance of planning, conducting studies, and developing long-term solutions, including engineering aspects.
Responding to Commissioner Sosa�s comment that Miami-Dade was not the only region experiencing sea level rise issues at ground zero, Mayor Gimenez reiterated three of the items in the aforementioned Declaration he signed were already being implemented, including steps to combat greenhouse gases, build infrastructure based on sea level rise requirements, and work toward a sustainable and resilient community.
Commissioner Barreiro expressed his support for Mayor Gimenez� Proposed 2015-16 FY Budget as endorsed by the County Commission.
Commissioner Zapata expressed his concerns regarding sea level rise, transit, and economic development, stating discussion should have been held sooner to allow reactive rather than proactive measures. He advised special meetings to address the issues were being planned. Commissioner Zapata also discussed concerns regarding proper investment of additional resources to produce lasting returns, such as enhancing reserves, building infrastructure rather than hiring extra bus drivers, and protecting the integrity of the Unincorporated Municipal Service Areas. He stated he could not support the Mayor�s proposed budget.
Commissioner Diaz indicated he supported the Mayor�s proposed budget and noted his position on the hiring of additional police officers, the radio communication, the County�s tree canopy, and the Underline and Ludlum Trails. He expressed his support for establishing a collaborative with FUI and UM to develop sea level rise solutions.
Commissioner Jordan suggested that the Board initiate discussion on policies that would impact the FY 2016-17 at this time, to avoid the consequences from last minute policy changes. She expressed her support for the Mayor�s proposed budget, applauding his efforts to minimize staff reductions. She also indicated she supported replacing those police officers who were retiring and implementing the use of body cameras.
In response to Commissioner Jordan�s inquiry whether the Farm Share Program participated in the competitive solicitation process, Ms. Jennifer Moon noted Farm Share requested to be excluded from the process because its service method was different from general community-based organizations (CBO). She advised that a motion was in order to formally exclude Farm Share from the competitive solicitation process for CBOs.
It was moved by Commissioner Jordan that Farm Share be excluded from the County�s Competitive Solicitation Process. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Diaz, followed by discussion.
Commissioner Sosa requested the motion be amended to include language establishing parameters that would prevent other organizations from requesting to also be excluded from the procurement process.
Commissioner Jordan accepted Commissioner Sosa�s amendment; however, she questioned the need for the amendment since Farm Share�s sole source exception was created when the Federal Government conveyed 100 percent of the distribution to the agency.
Subsequently, it was moved by Commissioner Moss that the organization, Farm Share, be excluded from the County�s competitive solicitation process for CBO funding. This motion was seconded by Commissioners Diaz and Jordan, followed by further discussion.
Stating Farm Share and The Alliance for Aging were exempted from the competitive process was because they worked with other CBOs rather than provide direct services, Commissioner Levine Cava suggested the amended language state the exemption was for federal agencies that received federal dollars and were the point for federal programs.
It was moved by Commissioner Moss that the Farm Share organization be excluded from the competitive solicitation process for CBO funding. This motion was seconded by Commissioners Diaz and Jordan, and upon being put to a vote, passed voted 13-0.
In response to Commissioner Jordan�s inquiry as to whether funding was allocated to the American International Relief Organization, Ms. Moon replied yes.
Commissioner Jordan resumed her presentation and read into record issues impacting the Small Business Development Division (SBD) reflected in the 2015 Disparity Study, including the need for adequate staffing, to unbundle contracts, and monitor and enforce reporting requirements on contracts-holding departments accountable. She recommended creating an SBD liaison within the departments contracting with small businesses to emphasize the seriousness of this issue and considering an approach toward SBD�s independence
Commissioner Levine Cava expressed her support for the Mayor�s proposed budget; however, she noted her concerns regarding climate change issues. She concurred with the increasing sense of urgency expressed by the many speakers tonight (9/17) and listed several items proposed in the proposed budget that addressed resiliency, including Water and Sewer engineering, Capital Improvements, Greenprint, Environmentally Endangered Lands Program, and the funds to address Sea Level Rise. Commissioner Levine Cava addressed her concern with the Sea Level Rise Task Force�s quarterly reports not being received in a timely manner and emphasized the need to work with the universities aggressively to address this issue.
Commissioner Moss spoke in support of the mayor�s proposed budget and noted his concern with the decrease in funding for the Mom and Pop Program.
Acknowledging Commissioner Moss� concern, Ms. Moon advised a funds reconciliation process could determine availability of very old money that was likely eligible for reallocation to Mom and Pop businesses.
In response to Commissioner Moss� comments on establishing sea level rise and corporate sustainability, Mayor Gimenez agreed that industry could be created here and he would ensure the educational institutions were at the forefront of these economic research opportunities.
Commissioner Moss concluded his comments by listing the following needs: increased visibility of law enforcement at sporting events in District 9 and adequate resources, priority, and focus to address findings in the disparity study with respect to SBD. Commissioner Moss asked that he be provided with a report providing information about entities that managed grants allocated to groups for international programs for economic development.
Commissioner Souto stated his District (10) consisted entirely of Unincorporated Municipal Service Areas, but, was one of the cleanest communities in the County. He discussed the need to address trash pickup in the area; his support for increasing the number of police officers to eradicate the crimes in the community; and the positive aspects of diversity in this community.
Commissioner Edmonson expressed appreciation to County staff for compiling this budget. She noted funds must be allocated to planning before moving forward in addressing climate change issues. Commissioner Edmonson informed that she addressed Commissioner Jordan�s concerns regarding the Mom and Pop funding issues in her sponsored legislation and welcomed her colleagues as co-sponsors.
Commissioner Sosa commended County Administration for their efforts putting together this budget, expressing her support for the proposed funding allocations and the Clerk of Courts for his leadership on Sea Level Rise issues. She indicated donations should begin now for summer jobs for students and advised she would work with Commissioner Jordan on that effort.
Commissioner Heyman read into the record the following: �On February 3, 2015, this Board approved a resolution to make one vehicle available from the County�s Fleet Motor Pool of $1.00 per year to the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Criminal Mental Health Project. Yesterday, I along with my colleagues, considered a report from the Mayor on this request and we, as a body, voted to change the recipient of the vehicle to the South Florida Behavioral Health Network. The organization will pay for insurance and gas, and the County will provide the vehicle at $1.00 per year for the lease.�
Upon Commissioner Heyman�s request that the Mayor acknowledge the foregoing request would be implemented into the budget for this Fiscal Year, County Mayor Carlos Gimenez acknowledged, for the record, that the budget would be amended to incorporate the language presented by Commissioner Heyman.
Commissioner Heyman noted her dismay at this year�s budget failing to address the inconsistencies and need for an equitable, well-structured process for funding CBOs. She acknowledged the County�s efforts to address climate change and sea rise issues and expressed her desire to see municipalities included in these efforts and spoke about the Coastal Community and Mayors� meetings that the County was involved in. Commissioner Heyman expressed her support for restoration of the Fire Boat; the cost savings in healthcare; sufficient funding for libraries, additional staff and increased hours for the parks; and noted she supported the Mayor�s proposed budget.
Commissioner Bovo indicated the County�s corporate business partners needed to be involved with the issues regarding transportation initiatives and sea level rise conversations. He expressed his support of the proposed budget.
Chairman Monestime expressed his appreciation to the Property Appraiser for conducting effective evaluations of the properties.
Responding to Chairman Monestime�s question how the In-kind budget was structured, Ms. Moon stated it remained at the current year�s level equally among the districts and was intended to be reimbursement to the departments when providing in-kind services to approved organizations.
Chairman Monestime concurred with his colleagues on this proposed budget being well-funded and listed several areas that received increases and noted his support. He addressed the climate change issue and noted the youth presentations were inspiring. Chairman Monestime said he believed it might be possible to identify an additional $200,000 to increase the allocation for climate change to $500,000. He explained his reason was that the money would not be spent until the expertise was in place to initiate the process.
In response to Chairman Monestime�s concern regarding the use of County Reserve funds, rather than insurance money, to repair the damage caused by fire on the 15th floor of the Stephen P. Clark Center, Mayor Gimenez advised the insurance deductible was $5 million.
Chairman Monestime noted he was pleased with the proposed funding for the 5,000 Role Models Program and concurred with his colleagues on the need to implement structural changes on the preparation of the budget with respect to UMSA. He closed with the quote: �If we are not better off, it�s not because of our circumstances; it is because of our lack of disposition.�
Mayor Gimenez stated those public speakers who expressed their concerns with climate control and sea level rise issues were instrumental in the allocation being increased to $300,000 and regarding Commissioner Zapata�s concern with adding bus drivers when ridership was decreasing, he indicated this actually saved the County money.
Ms. Moon advised the intent of adding bus driver positions was to reduce overtime expenditures and referenced the location of supporting information reflecting decreased budgeting overtime. She noted the same principle applied in the Corrections Department.
Chairman Monestime stated he would proffer a motion that the Request for Proposals be issued and fully implemented with the beginning of the next Fiscal Year so CBOs would be fully funded at the same level as last year.
Responding to Commissioner Jordan�s whether Chairman Monestime�s proposal would reduce CBOs funding, Ms. Moon noted it was the policy of this Board to bring forward a competitive solicitation structure to move it away from the County�s Fiscal Year. She stated the CBOs operated on many different fiscal years and noted they were aware of the solicitation and time period. Ms. Moon indicated the Board�s discussions were specifically to change the contract period of CBOs to not occur on the County�s fiscal year; therefore, the Budget contemplated current CBOs would have funding for nine months, then the new contract would begin. Ms. Moon explained that a 12-month period would still be funded and the CBOs would not lose money.
Chairman Monestime accepted staff�s confirmation that CBOs would be funded all year.
Hearing no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to consider the budget items on today�s agenda.
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ITEM A
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Ordinance
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING THE COUNTYWIDE GENERAL FUND MILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016; LEVYING ALL TAXES SO PROVIDED; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Ordinance 15-91
Mover: Audrey M. Edmonson
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 12 - 1
No: Zapata
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REPORT:
County Attorney Robert Cuevas read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
Ms. Jennifer Moon, Office of Management and Budget Director, read into the record the following language: The proposed Countywide Operating Millage was 4.6669 mills, which was 10.78 percent above the State-defined rollback rate of 4.2128 mills. The proposed millage generated revenue to support the services included in the proposed budget, including additional public safety positions, new voting sites, and expanded animal services programs.
Hearing no questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance as presented.
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9/3/2015
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING THE MILLAGE FOR COUNTYWIDE BONDED DEBT SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016; LEVYING ALL TAXES SO PROVIDED; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Ordinance 15-92
Mover: Sally A. Heyman
Seconder: Daniella Levine Cava
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
County Attorney Robert Cuevas read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
Ms. Jennifer Moon, Office of Management and Budget Director, read into the record the following language: The proposed Countywide Debt Service Millage was 0.45 mills; 0.4220 mills for Countywide Debt Service, including the Building Better Communities Bond Program and 0.028 mills for the Public Health Trust Bonds Program.
Hearing no questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance as presented.
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9/3/2015
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM C
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151986
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Ordinance
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ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE COUNTYWIDE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016; PROVIDING A SHORT TITLE; INCORPORATING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 PROPOSED BUDGET AS AMENDED; APPROPRIATING ALL BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES; AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF COUNTY FUNDS IN THE TIME WARRANTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS CASH ADVANCES PENDING RECEIPT OF TAXES OR OTHER REVENUES; AUTHORIZING DEPOSIT OF INTEREST EARNED TO THE GENERAL FUND; RATIFYING AND APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER ACTIONS OF THE BOARD WHICH SET FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES, AUTHORIZING FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR AMENDMENT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE CERTAIN FUNDING AGREEMENTS; WAIVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 2-1799(E) AND 2-1799(F)1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (�CODE�), RELATED TO THE DISPOSITION OF UNEXPENDED MAYORAL OFFICE BUDGET FUNDS AND UNALLOCATED CARRYOVER FUNDING IN THE COUNTYWIDE GENERAL FUND BUDGET; AMENDING, WAIVING OR RESCINDING, IF NECESSARY, VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPLICABLE IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS TO CONFORM SUCH ENACTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 ADOPTED BUDGET;WAIVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 SECTION 2-1605 OF THE CODE RELATED TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE SPORTS COMMISSION; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF PRIOR LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Amended
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REPORT:
(SEE AGENDA ITEM C AMENDED; LEGISLATIVE FILE NO. 152315.)
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9/3/2015
Bifurcated, adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM C AMENDED
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152315
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Ordinance
Clerk's Official Copy
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ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE COUNTYWIDE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016; PROVIDING A SHORT TITLE; INCORPORATING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 PROPOSED BUDGET AS AMENDED; APPROPRIATING ALL BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES; AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF COUNTY FUNDS IN THE TIME WARRANTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS CASH ADVANCES PENDING RECEIPT OF TAXES OR OTHER REVENUES; AUTHORIZING DEPOSIT OF INTEREST EARNED TO THE GENERAL FUND; RATIFYING AND APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER ACTIONS OF THE BOARD WHICH SET FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES, AUTHORIZING FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR AMENDMENT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE CERTAIN FUNDING AGREEMENTS; WAIVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 2-1799(E) AND 2-1799(F)1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (�CODE�), RELATED TO THE DISPOSITION OF UNEXPENDED MAYORAL OFFICE BUDGET FUNDS AND UNALLOCATED CARRYOVER FUNDING IN THE COUNTYWIDE GENERAL FUND BUDGET; AMENDING, WAIVING OR RESCINDING, IF NECESSARY, VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPLICABLE IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS TO CONFORM SUCH ENACTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 ADOPTED BUDGET; WAIVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 SECTION 2-1605 OF THE CODE RELATED TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE SPORTS COMMISSION; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF PRIOR LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 151986](Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted as amended
Ordinance 15-93
Mover: Sally A. Heyman
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 11 - 2
No: Suarez , Zapata
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REPORT:
County Attorney Robert Cuevas read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record and advised the foregoing General Fund Budget should be bifurcated to first separate out and vote on the Community Based Organization (CBO) funding as amended by the Mayor's Second Budget Memorandum.
Ms. Jennifer Moon, Office of Management and Budget Director, stated the Mayor's Information for Second Budget Hearing Memorandum was amended to include $300,000 for the Office of Resilience for Climate Change Adaptability Study and Attachment A to the Mayor's Information for Second Budget Hearing Memorandum would be modified to reflect the annual allocation amount for both, the Alliance for Aging and Farm Share.
It was moved by Commissioner Sosa that the portion of the foregoing ordinance pertaining to the CBO funding be adopted as amended by the Mayor in his Second Budget Memorandum. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Heyman, and upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 12-0 (Commissioner Moss was absent).
Subsequently, the Board adopted the balance of the General Fund Budget in the foregoing ordinance (Item C) as amended by the changes and corrections in the Mayor's Memorandum as supplemented by the statement as read by Ms. Jennifer Moon, Office of Management and Budget Director.
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ITEM D
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152056
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Ordinance
Clerk's Official Copy
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA MILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016; LEVYING ALL TAXES SO PROVIDED; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 151987](Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Ordinance 15-94
Mover: Barbara J. Jordan
Seconder: Audrey M. Edmonson
Vote: 12 - 1
No: Monestime
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REPORT:
County Attorney Robert Cuevas read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
Ms. Jennifer Moon, Office of Management and Budget Director, read into the record the following language: The proposed Unincorporated Municipal Service Area Operating Millage was 1.9283 mills, which was 8.67 percent above the of the State-defined rollback rate of 1.7745 mills. The proposed millage generated revenue to support the services included in the proposed budget, including additional police positions, local greenspace maintenance, tree canopy replacement, and programming at local parks.
Hearing no questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance as presented.
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9/3/2015
Adopted on first reading as amended by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM E
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151988
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Ordinance
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ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA FUND BUDGET FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016; PROVIDING A SHORT TITLE; INCORPORATING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 PROPOSED BUDGET AS AMENDED; APPROPRIATING ALL BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES; AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF COUNTY FUNDS IN THE TIME WARRANTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS CASH ADVANCES PENDING RECEIPT OF TAXES OR OTHER REVENUES; AUTHORIZING DEPOSIT OF INTEREST EARNED TO THE GENERAL FUND; RATIFYING AND APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER ACTIONS OF THE BOARD WHICH SET FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES, AUTHORIZING FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR AMENDMENT; RECOGNIZING AND CONTINUING THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE CERTAIN FUNDING AGREEMENTS; WAIVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 2-1799(E) AND 2-1799(F)1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (�CODE�), RELATED TO THE DISPOSITION OF UNEXPENDED MAYORAL OFFICE BUDGET FUNDS AND UNALLOCATED CARRYOVER FUNDING IN THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES AREA GENERAL FUND BUDGET; AMENDING, WAIVING OR RESCINDING, IF NECESSARY, VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF THE CODE , APPLICABLE IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS TO CONFORM SUCH ENACTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 ADOPTED BUDGET; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF PRIOR LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Amended
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REPORT:
(SEE AGENDA ITEM E AMENDED; LEGISLATIVE FILE NO. 152323.)
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9/3/2015
Bifurcated, adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM E AMENDED
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152323
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Ordinance
Clerk's Official Copy
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ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA FUND BUDGET FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016; PROVIDING A SHORT TITLE; INCORPORATING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 PROPOSED BUDGET AS AMENDED; APPROPRIATING ALL BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES; AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF COUNTY FUNDS IN THE TIME WARRANTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS CASH ADVANCES PENDING RECEIPT OF TAXES OR OTHER REVENUES; AUTHORIZING DEPOSIT OF INTEREST EARNED TO THE GENERAL FUND; RATIFYING AND APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER ACTIONS OF THE BOARD WHICH SET FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES, AUTHORIZING FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR AMENDMENT; RECOGNIZING AND CONTINUING THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE CERTAIN FUNDING AGREEMENTS; WAIVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 2-1799(E) AND 2-1799(F)1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (�CODE�) RELATED TO THE DISPOSITION OF UNEXPENDED MAYORAL OFFICE BUDGET FUNDS AND UNALLOCATED CARRYOVER FUNDING IN THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES AREA GENERAL FUND BUDGET; AMENDING, WAIVING OR RESCINDING, IF NECESSARY, VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF THE CODE, APPLICABLE IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS TO CONFORM SUCH ENACTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 ADOPTED BUDGET; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF PRIOR LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 151988](Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted as amended
Ordinance 15-95
Mover: Barbara J. Jordan
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 10 - 3
No: Monestime , Suarez , Zapata
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REPORT:
County Attorney Robert Cuevas read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record and advised the foregoing Unincorporated Municipal Service Area (UMSA) Fund Budget should be bifurcated to first separate out and vote on the Community Based Organization (CBO) funding as amended by the Mayor's Second Budget Memorandum.
Ms. Jennifer Moon, Office of Management and Budget Director, stated the Mayor's Information for Second Budget Hearing Memorandum was amended to include $300,000 for the Office of Resilience for Climate Change Adaptability Study and Attachment A to the Mayor's Information for Second Budget Hearing Memorandum would be modified to reflect the annual allocation amount for both, the Alliance for Aging and Farm Share.
It was moved by Commissioner Sosa that the portion of the foregoing ordinance pertaining to the CBO funding be adopted as amended by the Mayor in his Second Budget Memorandum. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Jordan, and upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 12-0 (Commissioner Moss was absent).
Subsequently, the Board adopted the balance of the UMSA Fund Budget (Item E) as amended by the changes and corrections in the Mayor's Memorandum as supplemented by the statement as read by Ms. Jennifer Moon, Office of Management and Budget Director.
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ITEM F
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151989
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Ordinance
Clerk's Official Copy
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING THE MILLAGE FOR MIAMI-DADE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE DISTRICT OPERATING PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016; LEVYING ALL TAXES SO PROVIDED; RECOGNIZING AND CONTINUING THE MIAMI-DADE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE DISTRICT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Ordinance 15-96
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
County Attorney Robert Cuevas read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
Ms. Jennifer Moon, Office of Management and Budget Director, read into the record the following language: The proposed Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Service District Operating Millage was 2.4207 mills, which was 9.61 percent above the State-defined rollback rate of 2.2084 mills. The proposed millage generated revenue to continue supporting the emergency fire rescue services throughout the fire district.
Hearing no questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance as presented.
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9/3/2015
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM G
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151990
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Ordinance
Clerk's Official Copy
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING THE MILLAGE FOR MIAMI-DADE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE DISTRICT BONDED DEBT SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016; LEVYING ALL TAXES SO PROVIDED; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Ordinance 15-97
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Audrey M. Edmonson
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
County Attorney Robert Cuevas read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
Ms. Jennifer Moon, Office of Management and Budget Director, read into the record the following language: The proposed Fire and Rescue Debt Service Millage rate was 0.0086 mills.
Hearing no questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance as presented.
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9/3/2015
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM H
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151991
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Ordinance
Clerk's Official Copy
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING THE MILLAGE FOR MIAMI-DADE LIBRARY SYSTEM OPERATING PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016; LEVYING ALL TAXES SO PROVIDED; RECOGNIZING AND CONTINUING THE MIAMI-DADE LIBRARY SYSTEM; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Ordinance 15-98
Mover: Sen. Javier D. Souto
Seconder: Daniella Levine Cava
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
County Attorney Robert Cuevas read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
Ms. Jennifer Moon, Office of Management and Budget Director, read into the record the following language: The proposed Miami-Dade Library System Operating Millage rate was 0.284 mills, which was 11.37 percent above the of the State-defined rollback rate of 0.255 mills. The proposed millage generated revenue to support additional hours of operation, technology materials acquisition, and expansion of programming, including expanded hours at branch libraries.
Hearing no questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance as presented.
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9/3/2015
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM I
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152057
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Ordinance
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING PROPRIETARY BUDGETS, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BUDGETS, AND OTHER BUDGETS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016; PROVIDING A SHORT TITLE; INCORPORATING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 PROPOSED BUDGET AS AMENDED; APPROPRIATING ALL BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES; AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF COUNTY FUNDS IN TIME WARRANTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS CASH ADVANCES PENDING RECEIPT OF TAXES OR OTHER REVENUES; RATIFYING AND APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER ACTIONS OF THE BOARD WHICH SET FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES, AUTHORIZING FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATIONS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR AMENDMENT; APPROVING REVISED FEES, CHARGES, AND IMPLEMENTING ORDERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES; APPROVING PAY RATES IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 PAY PLAN; AUTHORIZING ALLOCATIONS AND REALLOCATIONS OF BOND PROCEEDS AND INTEREST EARNINGS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE BOND ISSUE RESERVES; ESTABLISHING SUCH FUNDS AS MAY BE APPROVED DURING THE YEAR AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR EXPENDITURE; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF LOCAL BUSINESS TAX SURCHARGE TO BEACON COUNCIL; APPROPRIATING GRANT, DONATION, AND CONTRIBUTION FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE CERTAIN FUNDING AGREEMENTS; CONTINUING THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES TRUST FUND; WAIVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 2-1799(E) AND 2-1799(F)1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (�CODE�), RELATED TO THE DISPOSITION OF UNEXPENDED MAYORAL OFFICE BUDGET FUNDS AND UNALLOCATED CARRYOVER FUNDING IN THE COUNTYWIDE AND THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES AREA GENERAL FUND BUDGETS, RESPECTIVELY; AMENDING, WAIVING OR RESCINDING, IF NECESSARY, VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF THE CODE, APPLICABLE IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS TO CONFORM SUCH ENACTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 ADOPTED BUDGET; WAIVING SECTION 2-1605 OF THE CODE RELATED TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE SPORTS COMMISSION AND SECTION 29-7(G) OF THE CODE RELATED TO ALLOCATION OF DOCUMENTARY SURTAX FUNDS; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF PRIOR LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 151992](Office of Management and Budget)
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Amended
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REPORT:
(SEE AGENDA ITEM I AMENDED; LEGISLATIVE FILE NO. 152325.)
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9/3/2015
Bifurcated, adopted on first reading as amended by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM I AMENDED
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152325
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Ordinance
Clerk's Official Copy
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING PROPRIETARY BUDGETS, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BUDGETS, AND OTHER BUDGETS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2015 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016; PROVIDING A SHORT TITLE; INCORPORATING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 PROPOSED BUDGET AS AMENDED; APPROPRIATING ALL BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES; AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF COUNTY FUNDS IN TIME WARRANTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS CASH ADVANCES PENDING RECEIPT OF TAXES OR OTHER REVENUES; RATIFYING AND APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER ACTIONS OF THE BOARD WHICH SET FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES, AUTHORIZING FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATIONS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR AMENDMENT; APPROVING REVISED FEES, CHARGES, AND IMPLEMENTING ORDERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES; APPROVING PAY RATES IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 PAY PLAN; AUTHORIZING ALLOCATIONS AND REALLOCATIONS OF BOND PROCEEDS AND INTEREST EARNINGS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE BOND ISSUE RESERVES; ESTABLISHING SUCH FUNDS AS MAY BE APPROVED DURING THE YEAR AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR EXPENDITURE; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF LOCAL BUSINESS TAX SURCHARGE TO BEACON COUNCIL; APPROPRIATING GRANT, DONATION, AND CONTRIBUTION FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE CERTAIN FUNDING AGREEMENTS; CONTINUING THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES TRUST FUND; WAIVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 2-1799(E) AND 2-1799(F)1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (�CODE�), RELATED TO THE DISPOSITION OF UNEXPENDED MAYORAL OFFICE BUDGET FUNDS AND UNALLOCATED CARRYOVER FUNDING IN THE COUNTYWIDE AND THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICES AREA GENERAL FUND BUDGETS, RESPECTIVELY; AMENDING, WAIVING OR RESCINDING, IF NECESSARY, VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF THE CODE, APPLICABLE IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS TO CONFORM SUCH ENACTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 ADOPTED BUDGET; WAIVING SECTION 2-1605 OF THE CODE RELATED TO FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE SPORTS COMMISSION AND SECTION 29-7(G) OF THE CODE RELATED TO ALLOCATION OF DOCUMENTARY SURTAX FUNDS; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF PRIOR LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEMS UNDER FILE NOS. 151992 AND 152057](Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted as amended
Ordinance 15-99
Mover: Barbara J. Jordan
Seconder: Sally A. Heyman
Vote: 8 - 5
No: Sosa , Souto , Zapata , Diaz , Bovo, Jr.
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REPORT:
County Attorney Robert Cuevas read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record and advised that the Proprietary and other Budgets should be bifurcated to first separate out and vote on the Community Based Organization (CBO) funding as amended by the Mayor's Second Budget Memorandum.
Ms. Jennifer Moon, Office of Management and Budget Director, stated the Mayor's Information for Second Budget Hearing Memorandum was amended to include $300,000 for the Office of Resilience for Climate Change Adaptability Study and Attachment A to the Mayor's Information for Second Budget Hearing Memorandum would be modified to reflect the annual allocation amount for both, the Alliance for Aging and Farm Share.
It was moved by Commissioner Jordan that the portion of the foregoing ordinance pertaining to the CBO funding allocations be adopted as amended by the Mayor in his Second Budget Memorandum. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Edmonson, and upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 12-0 (Commissioner Moss was absent).
Subsequently, the Board adopted the balance of the Proprietary and other Budgets (Item I) be adopted as amended by the changes and corrections in the Mayor's Memorandum as supplemented by the statement as read by Ms. Jennifer Moon, Office of Management and Budget Director.
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NON-AGENDA ITEMS REPORT
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REPORT:
Dinner was provided for Commission members and staff attending the Second Budget Hearing by Board of County Commissioners Chairman Monestime.
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ADJOURNMENT
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REPORT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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