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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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REPORT:
Selena Brogdon, Commission Reporter
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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05(H)
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Edmonson began the Board of County Commissioners Special meeting at 1:04 p.m. with a moment of silence; followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairwoman Edmonson congratulated Miami-Dade County Commissioners�, Media Team for winning the 2020 dotcom Platinum Award for their quarterly newsletter, The Chamber Gazette, winning in the e-Magazine category for their digital creativity; recalibrated under Chairwoman Edmonson�s leadership.
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ROLL CALL
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The following members were present: Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez; First Assistant Geri Bonzon-Keenan; Assistant County Attorney Michael Mastrucci; Deputy Mayor Edward Marquez, Deputy Mayor/Budget Director Jennifer Moon; Deputy Clerks Melissa Adames, Selena Brogdon, and Kely Delille.
First Assistant County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan advised the Board that the items on today�s (9/15) Special Meeting were listed in the final agenda and were matters related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19\COVID) pandemic. She indicated in accordance with the Board�s Rules of Procedures regarding Special meetings, no other business shall be transacted other than the matters provided for in the notice. First Assistant County Attorney Bonzon-Keenan announced Special Agenda Item No. 11 was withdrawn at the request of the prime sponsor. She indicated now was the appropriate time to set the agenda.
The following commissioners requested to be added as co-sponsors for the following items:
Special Item No. 6 - Commissioners Souto, Moss, Sosa, Diaz, Jordan, Levine Cava, Monestime, Higgins, and Chairwoman Edmonson
Special Item No. 10 - Commissioners Souto, Moss, Sosa, Diaz, Jordan, Levine Cava, Monestime, Higgins, Bovo, and Chairwoman Edmonson
Non-Agenda Item 15F1 - Commissioners Moss, Jordan, Monestime, Souto, Levine Cava, Diaz, Sosa, Martinez, Bovo, Higgins, and Chairwoman Edmonson
It was moved by Commissioner Martinez that the Board set the agenda, as presented. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Diaz, and upon being put to a vote, the vote passed 12-0. (Commissioner Heyman was absent)
Following the setting of the agenda, Commissioner Moss announced written motions were prepared by the Assistant County Attorney Michael Mastrucci, which would be read into the record later in the meeting at the appropriate time to do as follows:
(1) Provide additional funding to Farm Share and other food distribution groups to serve in the unincorporated areas (UMSA) of Miami-Dade County; and
(2) Provide funding for The Greater Miami Convention and Visitor�s Bureau.
During the meeting, Commissioner Higgins indicated as a financial urgency, the programming at Miami International Airport (MIA) was due to expire and suggested the Administration/Board to consider the next transitional phase of Miami International Airport for the October Board meeting.
SPECIAL NOTE: The Board did not take any action on the add-on motions mentioned by:
- Commissioner Monestime to allocate CARES Act funds to farm workers;
- Commissioner Levine Cava to allocate CARES Act funds to child care providers, adult day care, and utility shut off/payment for utility; and
- Other incoming motions not read into the record.
The Board voted to defer the add-on motions to the next Special Board meeting regarding the coronavirus along with other incoming motions not acted upon by the Board at today�s (9/15) Special meeting.
Chairwoman Edmonson indicated the deferrals of the add-on motions to the next Board Special meeting was contingent upon the motions meeting the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act criteria.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Edmonson opened the reasonable opportunity. The following people appeared via Zoom or telephone to voice their concerns regarding the agenda items on today�s agenda:
Mr. Mc Kenzie Marcalline, 1444 NW 14th Avenue; Miami Florida urged the Commission to end the Florida Power and Light (FPL) shut-off moratorium in October during the global pandemic.
Mr. Santiago Leon, Chair of the Social Economic Health Advisory Committee for the Dr. Antonio Jorge, Social and Economic Development Council of Miami-Dade County, 11600 SW 69th Avenue; Pinecrest, Florida, attempted to share the results of the monthly quarterly report but the Zoom connection lost.
Mr. Michael Finney, William Talbert, and Alfred Sanchez who served on the Economic Development Committee for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19/COVID) Economic Recovery Task Force, stood by to provide the Board information regarding the special presentation for Special Agenda Item No. 2.
Mr. Raul Moncarz, Social Development Community Council urged the Board to consider social and mental health issues and asked to add additional health personnel in Miami-Dade County. He stated undocumented people were also impacted by COVID-19 and inquired how this population would be addressed during this pandemic. Mr. Moncarz indicated Miami-Dade County economy needs to be diversified.
Ms. Lenae Turc Hankins, 1540 Verado Avenue; Coral Gables, Florida spoke in reference to Florida Power and Light (FPL) reinstating shut-offs and noted the importance to raise more awareness for people to have electricity during this pandemic and urged the Commission to uphold the moratorium.
Ms. Mayra Cruz, 50 SW 10th Street; Miami, Florida noted this was not the correct time to impose electricity shut-off due to this pandemic and South Florida�s hurricane season. She noted during the Public Service Commission on July 29th it was reported 250,000 FPL customers were behind on their bills which would impact Miami-Dade residents. She indicated FPL would provide only a $200 bill credit for customers that pay their outstanding balance. Ms. Cruz urged the Commission to take action by calling FPL representatives to ensure FPL customers receive Bill Forgiveness. Ms. Cruz looked forward to working with the Commission to make resolutions concerning this matter.
Mr. Michael Fresco, Sr. stood by for questions regarding the Economic Recovery Task Force.
Ms. Zelalem, 1236 Drexel Avenue, spoke in connection to FPL shut-off. She requested for the Board to dissuade FPL from turning off customer�s electric power. She referenced the Mahi Program and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which may provide energy assistance by providing households help to those who do not qualify for the $200 bill credit.
Mr. Santiago Leon, 1160 SW 69th Avenue; Pinecrest, Florida 33156, a member of the Social Economic Development Council provided Board constituents a copy of a report regarding various recommendations. He spoke in reference to food insecurities which existed prior to the pandemic.
There being no one else wishing to speak via Zoom or telephone, the reasonable opportunity was closed.
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SPECIAL ITEMS
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Special Item No. 1
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Discussion Item
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Audrey M. Edmonson
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DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) PANDEMIC
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Presented
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REPORT:
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez provided an oral update regarding the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19/COVID) and reported the following statistic of positivity rates decreasing:
14 daily average has been 5.4%
54 new hospital admissions
157 patients in Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
124 patients on ventilators since yesterday
Mayor Gimenez noted the evolution of managing the new normal practices and innovating ways to sustain the decreased levels of COVID-19 rates would include:
Monitoring the youth as schools and colleges re-open
Continual meetings with medical experts and the Department of Health
Implement a strong Contact Tracing Program protocol
Launch Free Contact Tracing Application (App); available for the next 3 to 4 years
Curfew extended to 11 P.M. and still enforced to curtail social activity
Forth coming executive orders would include re-opening other entertainment facilities
No current decision on opening night clubs
Mayor Gimenez indicated Miami-Dade must continue to maintain the medical standards of wearing mask and social distancing. He noted the Department of Health reported approximately 50% people who tested positive for COVID-19 participated in the Contact Tracing Program. Mayor Gimenez indicated the main sources of COVID-19 transmission occurred at home, by medical care worker contact, and an unknown sources. Mayor Gimenez noted even with optimal results of a future vaccine, returning to the normal pace of business and life could be extended to the 2nd or 3rd quarter of next year due to distribution, supply, and demands. He advised everyone to make a concerted effort to maintain high safety and hygiene standards to contest the virus.
In reference to Commissioner Diaz concerns regarding visitation procedures for elderly facilities, Mayor Gimenez indicated senior/elderly facilities were regulated by the State. He emphasized the States regulations on elderly facilities should be strict because seniors were most vulnerable and Miami-Dade would follow the State�s procedure on visitation.
Commissioner Martinez suggested for the Contact Tracing Program to include the type of test the users took (PCR/ Antigen) to gain confidence of the users to feel comfortable knowing if the person they came into contact with was highly contagious or not. Mayor Gimenez added people who tested positive through antigen test were more likely to spread the virus (COVID-19).
Commissioner Martinez raised concerns that COVID-19 transmission could increase during the reopening of schools and colleges causing a spike in positive COVID-19 cases. He emphasized the importance to inform residents how COVID-19 is transmitted to help prevent a surge in cases.
Mayor Gimenez emphasized the strategy was to use the Contact Tracing Program, expedite testing for Miami-Dade County Public School (MDCPS) faculty and staff, and to utilize sufficient funds in the budget for MDCPS to station a nurse at every school.
In response to Commissioner Martinez concern regarding reopening senior activities to boost their moral after losing loved ones, Mayor Gimenez reiterated he had no control of the internal operations of senior facilities and emphasized his early response to take action saved many lives.
Commissioner Sosa pointed out Miami-Dade Public Schools were not within this Board of Commission�s jurisdiction and emphasized that with schools reopening, preventive measures should be taken to protect teachers, students, and the elderly at senior centers. She suggested to re-open Miami-Dade Public Schools according to medical guidelines and safety measures step-by-step while monitoring our plan of action and their effectiveness.
Commissioner Levine Cava suggested for this Board to create a partnership between businesses and Contact Tracing for employers to encourage employee testing in the work place. In addition, she suggested the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding dispensed be displayed on the Miami-Dade County Dash Board to provide the public government transparency.
Commissioner Moss requested County administration research the coronavirus strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Taiwan, China and to provide a presentation before the Board of the findings.
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Special Item No. 2
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Discussion Item
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Joe A. Martinez
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DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE COVID-19 ECONOMIC RECOVERY TASK FORCE MONTHLY REPORT #3
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Presented
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REPORT:
Commissioner Martinez, Prime Sponsor, introduced Mr. Michael Finney who provided an oral report regarding the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Economic Recovery Task Force (ERTF) indicated to date this was the third monthly report on ERTF outreach efforts. Mr. Finney pointed out this report provided additional recommendations previously received. Mr. Finney urged the Board to incorporate the recommendations of this report into the development of the two working groups outlined in attachment 6 of this report. He thanked Gary Hartfield, Division Director for Internal Services, Small Business Development Division and his team, and Task Force Members. Mr. Finney thanked the Miami-Dade Commission and looked forward to the leadership this Board would provide on the recommendations presented. Commissioner Martinez noted he did not receive the feedback he requested in a memorandum from constituents in referenced to ERTF recommendations in an effort to allocate (CARES) Act Funds where needed most.
Commissioner Bovo indicated he would share with Commissioner Martinez the Task Force reports developed in commission district 13. He indicated educators, doctors, and business leaders contributed to the recommendations listed in the task force report. Mr. Gary Hartfield, Small Business Development, Division Director, provided an update regarding the pending On-line Needs Surveys requested by Commissioner Martinez.
Commissioner Martinez requested Mr. Hartfield to ensure constituent feedback was received to help make the appropriate allocation(s) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funds.
Commissioner Souto spoke in reference to farmer co-op strength; and suggested through the support of local colleges, a system could be organized to help people develop entrepreneurial skills and learn more about the farming co-op industries.
Commissioner Sosa asked if ERTF would receive funding through the CARES Act or from Miami-Dade tax payers. She requested a financial itemization listing the fiscal definition of where the funding would come from to fund each ERTF recommendation. She questioned, if this special item qualifies for the CARES Act, how would the ERTF funds be used to ensure funding does not come from the General Fund.
Commissioner Jordan provided her expectations of this Commission and the working groups noting, she did not want to restrict the functions of the task force/working groups as they are used to make valuable recommendations. She urged this Board to remain steadfast in maintaining this Commission�s priority of allocating funds and keeping an accurate account of the CARES Act fund balance.
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Special Item No. 2 Suppl.
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Supplement
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SUPPLEMENT TO DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING THE COVID-19 ECONOMIC RECOVERY TASK FORCE MONTHLY REPORT #3
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Presented
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Special Item No. 3
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Report
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STATUS REPORT REGARDING CONTACT TRACING EFFORTS - RESPONSE TO DIRECTIVE NO. 201546(Mayor)
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Approved
Report
Mover: Rebeca Sosa
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Heyman
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REPORT:
Mr. Jack Echevarria, Internal Revenue Department, replied to Commissioner Levine Cava�s concerns regarding contact tracing efforts, to which Mr. Echevarria indicated that the combined marketing plan included the Coronavirus Disease (COVID) combat marketing application and the Department was working with the vendor to obtain the number of downloads. He indicated he was working with the Communications Department to ensure the marketing strategy would be tri-lingual with a county-wide concentration on hot spots and areas in need.
Mayor Gimenez explained contact tracing could be used in the future for other unforeseen contagious viruses.
There being no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to adopt on the foregoing proposed special item.
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Special Item No. 4
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Report
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REPORT ON THE CORONAVIRUS HOTEL INDUSTRY GRANT PROGRAM � DIRECTIVE 201542
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Approved
Report
Mover: Rebeca Sosa
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Heyman
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REPORT:
Commissioner Higgins acknowledged Miami-Dade County Community College for being a great partner by expediting initiatives to efficiently get Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Funds to people impacted by COVID-19 and educating and training hotel industry workers that were furloughed during the pandemic.
There being no further comments, the Board proceeded to adopt the foregoing proposed special item.
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Special Item No. 5
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Report
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ORAL UPDATE ON CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND(Mayor)
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Approved
Report
Mover: Rebeca Sosa
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Heyman
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REPORT:
Deputy Mayor Edward Marquez provided a Microsoft Power Point presentation regarding the $474 million, Coronavirus Relief Funds allocations, and provided a breakdown of each category. He also explained Miami-Dade�s reimbursement process from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Commissioner Levine Cava suggested a comprehensive marketing plan was needed for Coronavirus Relief Programs to provide outreach to various communities in need. She thanked Commissioner Martinez for implementing the Coronavirus 2019 Economic Recovery Task Force.
Deputy Mayor Marquez reported the following marketing strategies were taking place:
Press Releases with collaboration with Miami-Dade partners
Public Service Announcement (PSA) available in three languages (radio stations and television)
One million spent on SURGE team materials, a special team to educate people and pass out supplies
Deputy Mayor Marquez stated a forthcoming report would be provided to Commissioner Levine Cava regarding an update.
Commissioner Levine Cava suggested that the SURGE materials include information regarding these program.
Deputy Mayor/Budget Director Jennifer Moon responded to Commissioner Levine Cava�s inquiry regarding the United Way unspent allocations and their application process.
Commissioner Levine Cava suggested that the SURGE materials include information regarding these program.
Deputy Mayor/Budget Director Jennifer Moon responded to Commissioner Levine Cava�s inquiry regarding the United Way unspent allocations and their application process.
Commissioner Levine Cava requested that Ms. Moon provide an update on the United Way application process and its available Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) allocation balance.
Commissioner Levine Cava spoke regarding the importance of marketing strategies in vulnerable areas of the community, and requested that Deputy Mayor Edward Marquez provide a marketing strategy report and a comprehensive marketing plan to promote programs available through the CARES Act funds. She requested this report be provided prior to the next Board meeting to allow Commissioners to make suggestions to increase marketing efforts.
In addition, Commissioner Levine Cava requested that the Strategic Unified Response to Guideline Education (SURGE) include the Comprehensive Marketing Plan to promote programs available through the CARES Act funds. In response to Commissioner Levine Cava�s concerns regarding disbursement of the $25 million CARES Act Fund to municipalities, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez directed Deputy Mayor Edward Marquez and the Finance Department to provide a comprehensive presentation of said funding to include an update of incoming and outgoing revenues for each eligible category. In addition, he further directed that the presentation include direction of where to reprogram the funding and that the presentation be presented at the October 6, 2020 Board meeting. Mayor Gimenez emphasized $25 million CARES Act funds had not been disbursed because some applications were still open and noted disbursement of funds would be accelerated once the pending applications were completed.
Mayor Gimenez added a suggestion in regards to Commissioner Levine Cava�s concern of the need to have child care facilities operable during this pandemic to get more parents back to work, Mayor Gimenez suggested Board constituents to consider an allocation for adult day care to enable more people to return to work. Mayor Gimenez agreed with Commissioner Levine Cava to use all funds and would provide an update at October�s Board meeting and with direction of where to reprogram those monetary grants.
Commissioner Martinez raised concern that language barriers may be causing delays in Miami-Dade disbursing portions of the CARES Act funds, and suggested that the Administration, find organizations such as, The Miami Foundation and the United Way, that was willing and able to assist with this issue by providing Webinars in Spanish to help people complete the application.
A conversation ensued between Commissioner Martinez and Deputy Mayor Jennifer Moon regarding Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) requesting funds from this Board. Mayor Gimenez confirmed MDCPS received funding from the State to which Ms. Moon added MDCPS needed additional assistance from this Board to assist with COVID-19 safety measures for thermometers, nurses, and information technology (IT) to attain computers for students.
Commissioner Martinez pointed out there should be more transparency and awareness made to inform the public that Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners allocated additional funds to all Miami-Dade Public Schools.
Commissioner Higgins asked the County Administration to provide the business grant/loan application to CARES Act request form in the Spanish language for the small businesses (mom and pop establishments) to decrease erroneous applications to expedite approval of funds in a timely manner.
Commissioner Higgins suggested that at the Board meeting of October 6, 2020, an update on incoming and outgoing CARES Act fund and on the cities programming be provided. She pointed out the cities programming recommendations were needed to prevent the repeated task of municipalities creating and implementing a new program.
In response to Commissioner Higgins concerns regarding the reallocations of the CARES Act Fund prior to the deadline, Mayor Gimenez stated monies can be reprogrammed from other applications where needed from other unused sources.
In connection with Commissioner Martinez views of providing applications in Spanish, Commissioner Higgins pointed out her district hosted webinars in English and Spanish, accepted applications in Spanish, and set up a team to translate documents. She added it was important to provide applications in English, Spanish and Creole to tailor the particular needs of the community.
Ms. Myriam Marquez, Senior Advisor/Communications Director reported the following marketing strategies and initiatives:
Island Television campaign
Advertising via gas station television in SURGE areas
Billboards
Haitian Radio
Group doctors representing hot spots, ethnic and vulnerable communities
Mask up campaign, duration one month
Procure large buys for social media to reach wider audience
Commissioner Monestime noted, for the record, he made several requests since March for media advertisement initiatives for the Haitian community and indicated he was not notified of undergoing projects taken place in his commission district as reported by Ms. Marquez, in her presentation.
He emphasized the importance of getting program information out to the public in multiple languages, indicating social media would be the most notable means. Commissioner Monestime also emphasized there must be more collaboration between municipalities, the County Administration, and his office to disseminate information for Haitian programming.
Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez agreed Commissioner Monestime should have been notified about media projects in his district and directed Deputy Mayor Edward Marquez and Ms. Marquez to provide a report regarding all initiatives, paid funding allocations for programs and advertisements for Haitian media including radio programs and Island Television; and to provide a report listing where the money was going, entailing each particular language and indicating which communities these initiatives took place; and to provide this report to all commissioners for potential changes they may wish to add.
In addition, Commissioner Monestime requested that County Administration broadcast program on the Haitian channel.
Mayor Gimenez responded to Commissioner Diaz concerns of Miami-Dade paying for radio broadcast to advertise vital information to residents in various communities.
Commissioner Moss requested that the administration research coronavirus strategies used in Taiwan, China to reduce the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to make a presentation before the Board of the findings.
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Special Item No. 6
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Resolution
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Esteban L. Bovo, Jr.
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) TESTING PRIORITY ACCESS TO FACULTY AND STAFF OF ALL SCHOOLS COUNTYWIDE AT TESTING SITES SIMILAR TO THAT CURRENTLY PROVIDED FOR POLICE, FIRE, AND OTHER FIRST RESPONDERS; OR TO OTHERWISE PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR EXPEDITED TESTING OF FACULTY AND STAFF OF SCHOOLS
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Amended
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REPORT:
Commissioner Jordan made a motion to approve the remaining special agenda items listed on today�s (9/15) agenda including Commissioner Moss� written motion. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Martinez.
At today�s (9/16) Board meeting, Commissioner Bovo, prime sponsor of the foregoing proposed resolution requested this item be bifurcated/amended to add a provision to incorporate Miami-Dade County Public Schools teachers in the same class or category as first responders.
He indicated with a collaborative effort Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDPS) could obtain a safe re-opening of classroom facilities by upholding safety standards to ensure school environments are as safe as possible by treating teachers as first responders by expediting COVID-19 testing of faculty and staff of schools. He thanked constituents for co-sponsoring this item.
It was moved by Commissioner Bovo to approve the foregoing proposed resolution as amended.
This motion was seconded by Commissioner Sosa and upon being put to a vote, the vote passed 12-0. (Commissioner Heyman was absent)
This foregoing proposed special item was assigned resolution number R-900-20.
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9/10/2020
Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Chairwomans Policy Council
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Special Item No. 7
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Resolution
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Jose "Pepe" Diaz
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RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY APPROVING GRANT AWARDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,794,200.00 IN CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (CARES ACT) FUNDS IN RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) PANDEMIC TO CERTAIN COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING BULK FOOD AND PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND ADDITIONAL FUTURE FEDERAL OR STATE FUNDS THAT MAY BECOME AVAILABLE FOR BULK FOOD AND PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, AND TO EXECUTE SUCH CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL FUTURE FUNDS, AND TO EXERCISE AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS, RENEWALS, TERMINATION, WAIVER, AND OTHER PROVISIONS IN SUCH AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Resolution R-901-20
Mover: Barbara J. Jordan
Seconder: Joe A. Martinez
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Heyman
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REPORT:
Following the setting of the agenda, Commissioner Diaz stated he had been working closely with Farm Share and asked for clarification on the difference between Special Agenda Item No. 7 and Commissioner Moss� add-on motion, noting the original item had the intent to reimburse Farm Share.
Deputy Mayor/Budget Director Jennifer Moon clarified this special item was an allocation to allow the organizations to purchase food for South Dade, retroactively with an amendment allowing future funding.
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9/10/2020
Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Chairwomans Policy Council
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Special Item No. 8
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201645
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Chairwomans Policy Council
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RESOLUTION RATIFYING ACTIONS OF THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE IN APPLYING FOR CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) FUNDS PROVIDED TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA THROUGH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOR HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO RECEIVE AND EXPEND GRANT FUNDS AWARDED IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,700,000.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF ESG FUNDS NOT TO EXCEED $3,300,000.00 FOR STATE FISCAL YEARS 2020-2021 AND 2021-2022, AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL FUNDS SHOULD THEY BECOME AVAILABLE; AMENDING THE UNIFIED HOMELESS CONTRACT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND EXECUTE A SUB-GRANT AGREEMENT WITH CHAPMAN PARTNERSHIP, INC.; AND EXERCISE MODIFICATION, RENEWAL AND TERMINATION CLAUSES CONTAINED THEREIN; AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06(Miami-Dade Homeless Trust)
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Adopted
Resolution R-902-20
Mover: Barbara J. Jordan
Seconder: Joe A. Martinez
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Heyman
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9/10/2020
Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Chairwomans Policy Council
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Special Item No. 9
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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RESOLUTION RATIFYING CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY ORDER AND AMENDMENTS ENACTED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR(Mayor)
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Adopted
Resolution R-903-20
Mover: Barbara J. Jordan
Seconder: Joe A. Martinez
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Heyman
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Special Item No. 10
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Joe A. Martinez
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RESOLUTION ALLOCATING $10,000,000.00 FROM FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE 2020 CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (CARES ACT) FOR THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA, CONSISTING OF $5,000,000.00 TO THE MICRO-BUSINESS REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-557-20 AND $5,000,000.00 TO THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-642-20, TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MICRO-BUSINESSES AND LOW AND MODERATE INCOME TENANTS, RESPECTIVELY, THAT HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) PANDEMIC; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION
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Adopted
Resolution R-904-20
Mover: Barbara J. Jordan
Seconder: Joe A. Martinez
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Heyman
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9/14/2020
Per Ord 20-38, item placed by BCC Chair without committee review and not subject to 4-day rule by the Board of County Commissioners
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Special Item No. 11
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Resolution
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Audrey M. Edmonson
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RESOLUTION AWARDING GRANT FUNDING TO THE SICKLE FOUNDATION, INC., D/B/A FOUNDATION FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE RESEARCH (FOUNDATION), IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO CONSTRUCT AND EQUIP A FACILITY FOR TESTING AND TREATMENT OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) AND THE PROVISION OF OTHER RELATED HEALTH SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000.00, TO BE FUNDED WITH CORONAVIRUS, AID RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT FUNDS; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION AND PROVIDE REPORTS; APPROVING SECOND AMENDMENT TO GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE FOUNDATION TO ALLOW THE FOUNDATION TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A TEMPORARY COVID-19 FACILITY; AND SUBJECT TO THE FOUNDATION SATISFYING ALL CONDITIONS PRECEDENT, AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SECOND AMENDMENT AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN
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Resolution
Mover: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Seconder: Rebeca Sosa
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Heyman
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REPORT:
Following consideration of Special Item No. 6, the Board withdrew the foregoing proposed resolution at the request of Chairwoman Edmonson, prime sponsor.
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9/14/2020
Per Ord 20-38, item placed by BCC Chair without committee review and not subject to 4-day rule by the Board of County Commissioners
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NON-AGENDA ITEM
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Dennis C. Moss
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RESOLUTION ALLOCATING A TOTAL OF NOT-TO-EXCEED $9,000,000.00 FROM CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND (CRF) FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE 2020 CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (CARES ACT) FOR THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA, CONSISTING OF (1) $5,000,000.00 TO THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, AND (2) $4,000,000.00 TO FOOD DISTRIBUTION ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY FOOD DISTRIBUTION ORGANIZATIONS WITH WHICH THE COUNTY HAS EXISTING AGREEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENTS AND OTHER SUCH DOCUMENTS AS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION
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Adopted as amended
Resolution R-905-20
Mover: Dennis C. Moss
Seconder: Audrey M. Edmonson
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Heyman
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REPORT:
Assistant County Attorney Michael Mastrucci read Commissioner Moss� proposed motion into the record as follows:
�From the $37,000,000 in CARES Act funds remaining for use in the unincorporated municipal service area (UMSA), I move to allocate a total of not-to-exceed $9,000,000 of such funds as follows: (1) $5,000,000 to the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, and (2) $4,000,000 to Farm Share. I further move to authorize the County Mayor or Mayor�s designee to negotiate and execute, following approval by the County Attorney�s Office for legal form and sufficiency, grant agreements with both of these entities and to take all other actions necessary to effectuate the purposes of this motion.�
In addition to the current organization who currently have agreements with the County, Commissioner Moss added an amendment to the motion to allow other food distribution organizations to serve UMSA communities.
Assistant County Attorney Michael Mastrucci read into the record that this motion authorized the County Mayor or the Mayor's Designee to negotiate and execute the following approval by the County Attorney's Office for legal form and sufficiency, grant agreements with such entities and to take all other actions necessary to effectuate the purpose of this motion.
A conversation ensued between Commissioner Martinez and Chairwoman Edmonson regarding Farm Share food distribution availability to serve all communities.
Chairwoman Edmonson emphasized she held frequent food drives in her commission district, once a week and experienced difficulty booking food drives with the Farm Share organization.
In response to Chairwoman Edmonson�s concerns, Commissioner Moss noted this would be a message for Farm Share to serve all areas of Miami-Dade County that have not been equally served in the past.
Commissioner Diaz apologized to Chairwoman Edmonson and other commissioners who experienced Farm Share�s absence in their communities. He and other commissioners upheld Farm Shares reputation of meeting Miami-Dade County food insecurities in time of need, especially for post hurricane relief and during this pandemic.
In regards to the approved $4 million allocation for the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, Commissioner Higgins suggested for that Commissioner Moss to include a strategic tourist marketing plan to include all areas of Miami-Dade for a stronger communication marketing plan.
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REPORT:
Prior to adjournment, Chairwoman Edmonson advised that future add-on motions must be submitted, in writing, prior to the convening of the Board meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:03 p.m.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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