FINAL OFFICIAL
Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners Minutes
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
9:30:00 AM
Commission Chambers
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Members Present: Oliver G. Gilbert, III; Jean Monestime; Keon Hardemon; Sally A. Heyman; Eileen Higgins; Raquel A. Regalado; Kionne L. McGhee; Sen. Javier D. Souto; Joe A. Martinez; Jose "Pepe" Diaz; Sen. Rene Garcia
Members Absent: None
Members Late: None
Members Excused: Rebeca Sosa; Danielle Cohen Higgins
Members Absent County Business: Sally A. Heyman

         
1 MINUTES PREPARED BY:  
  REPORT: Kerry Khunjar Breakenridge, Commission Reporter
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1A INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05(H)  
  REPORT: Later in the meeting, Vice Chairman Gilbert requested a moment of silence to honor the cyclists who lost their lives in the accident along Rickenbacker Causeway; the Buffalo, New York, mass shooting victims; and the recent passing of Mr. Gus Machado.

Chairman Diaz also asked everyone to keep Commissioners Sosa and Cohen Higgins in prayer as they recover.
 
1B ROLL CALL  
  REPORT: Chairman Diaz convened the Board of County Commissioners (Board/BCC) meeting at 10:02 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Martinez.

Prior to the roll call, Clerk of the Board Director, Basia Pruna announced that Commissioners Cohen Higgins, Heyman and Sosa had submitted written notices of absence from today�s (5/17) Board of County Commissioners (Board/BCC) meeting.

The following Board members were present at roll call: Chairman Diaz, Commissioners Hardemon, Higgins, Martinez, Monestime, Regalado and Souto.

In addition to the members of the Board, the following staff members were also present:
~ Office of the Mayor, Chief Operations Officer, Jimmy Morales;
~ Office of the Mayor, Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Edward Marquez;
~ Chief Community Service Officer Morris Copeland;
~ County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan and Assistant County Attorneys David Murray and Miguel Gonzalez;
~ Clerk of the Board, Director, Basia Pruna and Deputy Clerks Kerry Khunjar Breakenridge and Bryce Pickett.

Also in attendance was Miami-Dade Mayor Danielle Levine Cava.
 
1C PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
 
1D SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT 8:30 AM)  
1D1  
  220710 Special Presentation     Oliver G. Gilbert, III        
  SPECIAL PRESENTATION HONORING DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. FOR DELTA DAYS AT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Presented
  REPORT: Vice Chairman Gilbert III recognized the work done by the Delta Sigma Thetha Sorority, Inc. (therein referred to as �Sorority�, and the Dade County Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Thetha Sorority, Inc; and declared today, May 17, 2022, as Delta Day in Miami-Dade County.

Miami-Dade Mayor Levine Cava thanked the Sorority for their continued commitment to promoting civic activism and service in the community.

Ms. Toni Gilliam-Harrison, President, Dade County Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Thetha Sorority, Inc., spoke about the organization�s involvement in national, social and local public policy making decisions such as affordable housing and transportation. She recognized the work being done by the Board of County Commissioners (Board) and administration to improve transit infrastructure and protect tenants� rights; and thanked Vice Chairman Gilbert�s III for creating the Miami-Dade Women's Hall of Fame.

Ms. Stephanie Steele-Nelson, President, Miami Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Thetha Sorority, Inc., reviewed the history and mission of the Sorority; and offered the Miami Alumnae Chapter�s continued support to the Board and administration.
 
1D2  
  221079 Special Presentation     Eileen Higgins        
  SPECIAL PRESENTATION RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DADE HERITAGE TRUST Presented
  REPORT: Commissioner Higgins recognized Ms. Christine Rupp, Executive Director, Dade Heritage Trust (DHT) and the work done by the organization. She commended DHT�s efforts to preserve historical buildings and sites; and noted most recently the organization became involved in an initiative to utilize historical buildings for affordable housing.

Ms. Rupp spoke about DHT�s mission and most recent venture into workforce housing. She pointed out the workforce housing initiative was a cost effective way to preserve and restore old buildings while maintaining the neighborhood�s aesthetics. Ms. Rupp thanked the County for its continued support, and acknowledged the partnerships with various County departments such as Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces (PROS), Office of Historic Preservation and Planning; and most recently, the Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD) Department.
 
1D3  
  221040 Proclamation     Rebeca Sosa        
  PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO IRENE WHITE, SR. DIRECTOR, MIAMI-DADE EXTERNAL AFFAIRS, AT FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT ON THE OCCASION OF HER RETIREMENT Presented
  REPORT: Chairman Diaz presented Ms. Irene White, Sr., Director, Miami-Dade External Affairs, Florida Power & Light (FPL) with a proclamation declaring today, May 17, 2022, Irene White Day, on the occasion of her retirement. He thanked Ms. White for her leadership and help through the years.

Miami-Dade Mayor Levine Cava echoed the comments made by Chairman Diaz.

Vice Chairman Gilbert III thanked Ms. White for her support for District 1�s �Laptop Giveaway� initiative.

Ms. White thanked the Board of County Commissioners and administration for honoring her on her retirement.
 
1D4  
  221078 Special Presentation     Jose "Pepe" Diaz        
  SPECIAL PRESENTATION RECOGNIZING THE WINNING POSTERS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION POSTER CONTEST(Mayor) Presented
  REPORT: Mr. Roy Coley, Director, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD), introduced the foregoing special presentation, and noted this year marked the 14th annual �Every Drop Counts� children�s poster contest. He reported the department received over 3000 submissions, and announced today�s awards would be presented to the winners for each commission district.

Ms. Ileen Delgado, Chief, Public Engagement Division, WASD, recognized the sponsors of this year�s contest and announced the winners in commission district order.

Ms. Melissa Velez, Drop Savers State Coordinator, presented an award to the �Division 2� first place winner, Vighnesh Pamnani, on behalf of the State of Florida �Drop Savers� American Water Works Association poster competition.

Miami-Dade Mayor Levine Cava congratulated all the winners and thanked them for bringing awareness to the important issue of water preservation.
 
1D5  
  221072 Special Presentation     Jose "Pepe" Diaz        
  SPECIAL PRESENTATION HONORING GERARD G. MOSS FOR HIS BRAVE AND EXEMPLARY SERVICE DURING WORLD WAR II [SEE AGENDA ITEM NO. 11A1] Presented
  REPORT: Chairman Diaz honored Sergeant Gerard G. Moss for his bravery and exemplary service during World War II. He recognized Sergeant Moss� recent 100th birthday and recounted Sergeant Moss� life in Germany and Israel before his migration to Miami-Dade County in 1958.

Chairman Diaz called on the United States (US) Southern Command Honor Guards to present the Colors.

Sergeant Moss thanked the Board of County Commissioners (Board) for today�s (5/17) honor and experience.

Sergeant Bridget Sanchez, Miami-Dade Police Department sang the National Anthem followed by an invocation.

Chairman Diaz presented Sergeant Moss with a proclamation declaring today, May 17, 2022, Sergeant Gerard G. Moss day.

Mr. Gustavo Cruz, Director, Miami-Dade Military Affairs Board (MAB), called on the US Southern Command Honor Guards to retire the Colors.
 
1D6  
  221070 Special Presentation     Jose "Pepe" Diaz        
  MEMORIAL DAY PRESENTATION OF COLORS BY THE US SOUTHERN COMMAND Presented
1E CITIZEN'S PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM)  
1E1  
  220705 Citizen's Presentation     Jose "Pepe" Diaz        
  CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION BY DAVID WHITAKER, PRESIDENT & CEO OF THE GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU REGARDING THE STATE OF THE TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY Presented
  REPORT: Mr. David Whitaker, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), introduced the GMCVB team, and with the aid of a PowerPoint Presentation, provided the Board of County Commissioners with a status update regarding the travel and tourism industry highlighting the following:

~ National Tourism Week;

~ Hotel Demand/Rooms Sold (Last 6 months vs 2019);

~ Miami-Dade County Weekly Demand Percentage Change;

~ Weekly Occupancy;

~ Weekly �Average Daily Rate� ADR;

~ Miami-Dade County Daily Demand;

~ Miami-Dade County Average Daily Rate;

~ Occupancy/ADR/Revenue Per Available Room (RevPar) Ranking;

~ GMCVB Board Partners � Mr. Ralph Cutie and Ms. Heidi Webb;

~ Miami International Airport � Weekly International Arrivals � 2021 and 2022;

~ Miami International Airport � Weekly International Arrivals � 2019 and 2022;

~ International Routes;

~ PortMiami;

~ New Terminals, Groundbreaking and Inaugural Sailings; and

~ �Great to Greater�

Mr. Whitaker acknowledged the Board of County Commissioners� (Board) efforts to make Miami-Dade a formidable tourist and residential destination. He reiterated the GMCVB�s commitment and �Great to Greater� initiative.

Chairman Diaz spoke about the work done by the GMCVB, and thanked Mr. Whitaker and the GMCVB for their continued commitment to ensuring Miami-Dade County remained the number one (No. 1) tourism destination.

Responding to Commissioner Regalado request for an updated bed tax revenue report, Miami-Dade Mayor Levine Cava, noted that the administration was currently working on the County�s budget including the updated bed tax revenue amounts.

Mr. Jorge Fernandez, Deputy Director, Miami-Dade Office of Management and Budget (OMB), confirmed there was an increase in actual bed tax revenues collected, compared to the estimated amount; and advised the updated reports would be presented to the Board with the proposed budget.

Miami-Dade Mayor Levine Cava noted at a recent industry seminar, Miami-Dade County was reported to be one of the safest tourist destinations. She credited this accomplishment to the Board�s efforts and those of law enforcement personnel, under the leadership of Interim Chief Public Safety Director, Mr. Freddie Ramirez.

Chairman Diaz echoed the comments made by Mayor Levine Cava regarding the work done by law enforcement to ensure resident and tourist safety in the County.

Commissioner McGhee pointed out that the National Association of Black County Officials (NABCO) was prepared to host its 2023 conference in Miami because of the stellar work being done by the GMCVB team.

Commissioner Regalado thanked Mr. Whitaker for collaborating with her office to help bring more employment opportunities to neuro-diverse residents.
 
1E2  
  220712 Citizen's Presentation     Oliver G. Gilbert, III        
  CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION REGARDING DELTA DAYS AT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Presented
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 1D1, Legislative File No. 220710.  
1F REPORTS OF OFFICIAL BOARDS  
1G REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06  
  REPORT: Chairman Diaz opened the reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard and stated in light of Agenda Item 2B2 and the recent fatal bicycle accident, he would allow comments regarding bicycle safety as well.

The following persons appeared before the Board:

1. Village of Key Biscayne (Village) Mayor Michael Davie, 50 Ocean Lane Drive, Key Biscayne, Florida, offered his condolences to the family members of the cyclists killed in this week�s tragic accident along the Rickenbacker Causeway. He stated upon review of the report (Agenda Item 2B2) he was requesting clarification as to the physical limits of the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study, specifically the start and end of the Bear Cut replacement Bridge. Mayor Davie noted that the Village had been working closely with County staff on a conceptual plan for the Rickenbacker Causeway (Causeway) and urged the Board to consider creating a Rickenbacker Causeway Masterplan to include stakeholder input. He emphasized the importance of developing a long term solution for the Causeway and reiterated the Village�s commitment to the partnership with the County.

2. Mr. Mark Merwitzer, Transit Alliance (TA) Associate, 14730 SW 75 Avenue, Miami, Florida, extended condolences to the families of the two (2) killed cyclists. He noted that TA was an advocate for better transit, walkable streets and safe bikeways. Mr. Merwitzer argued that all bicyclist accidents were unacceptable and more must be done regarding road design. He called on the Board of County Commissioners (Board) and administration to take immediate action to improve road safety along the Causeway.

3. Mr. Gregory Gomez, 19000 SW 190 Street, Miami, Florida, spoke in support of Agenda Item 11A3 and thanked Commissioners McGhee for sponsoring the item. He also recognized Chairman Diaz and Commissioner Cohen Higgin for their support of the item and expressed his appreciation to Mayor Levine Cava for dispatching a team to the facility. Mr. Gomez commented on the negative impact of the odor on residents� quality of life and property values.

4. Dr. Michelina Witte, 950 Brickell Bay Drive, Miami, Florida, spoke in relation to Agenda Item 2B2. She noted there was a white �ghost bike� placed at the base of Bear Cut Bridge to honor lives lost along the Rickenbacker Causeway. Dr. Witte issued a call to action to enhance the safety of the Causeway. She requested the Board consider the immediate installation of bike rail dividers at high risk points as a short term solution until a more permanent bikeway could be implemented.

5. Ms. Yenny Portillo, 19261 SW 196 Street, Miami, Florida, appeared in support of Agenda item 11A3 and spoke about the negative impact of the odor on the community.

6. Mr. Raymond McElroy, 2355 Tequesta Lane, Miami, Florida, appeared on Agenda Item 2B2. He contended the dangerous design of the Rickenbacker Causeway contributed to the accidents and called on the County to take immediate action to implement safety measures such as installing barricades and painting the lanes.

7. City of Hialeah (City) Mayor Esteban Bovo, 501 Palm Avenue, Hialeah, Florida, spoke in support of Agenda Item 11A4. He noted the Board had requested the City of Hialeah and Town of Miami Lakes work together to resolve the bridge issue. Mayor Bovo reported the negotiations were successful and would allow the immediate opening of the 170 Street bridge as well as bring enormous improvements to both the City of Hialeah and Town of Miami Lakes.

8. Town of Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Jeffrey Rodriguez, 6400 Main Street, Miami, Florida, appeared in support of Agenda Item 11A4 and thanked all parties involved in negotiating a solution for all entities involved.

9. Mr. Lorenzo Cobiella, Deputy Attorney, Town of Miami Lakes, 6400 Main Street, Miami, Florida, appeared in support of Agenda Item 11A4 and echoed the comments made by previous speakers, City of Hialeah Mayor Bovo and Town of Miami Lakes Vice Mayor Rodriguez.

10. Mr. Daniel Horton-Diaz, 22501 SW 88 Place, Cutler Bay, Florida, spoke in support of Agenda Item 11A3. He noted that he was the Democratic candidate for House District 120 and thanked Commissioner McGhee and Mayor Levine Cava for their commitment to addressing the issue. Mr. Horton-Diaz stated despite many of the residents being supportive of the medical marijuana industry, the odor was problematic for the community and needed to be addressed.

There being no other persons registered or appearing to speak, Chairman Diaz closed the reasonable opportunity to be heard.
 
1H MOTION TO SET THE AGENDA AND "PULL LIST"  
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan advised in addition to Chairman Diaz�s Memorandum entitled �Changes Sheet�, the following changes to the agenda/and or requests were made:

~ Commissioner Regalado requested Agenda Item 2B2 be added to the pull list;

~ Commissioner McGhee pulled Agenda Items 3B1, 3B2 and 3B3;

~ Commissioner Garcia requested Agenda Items 8F1, 11A4 be added to the pull list and added his name to the pull list for Agenda Items 14A1, 14A2 and 14A3.

County Attorney Bonzon-Keenan stated the items to be considered at today�s (5/17) Board meeting would be those listed in the printed final Agenda, with the additions, deferrals, withdrawals, and scrivener�s errors noted in Chairman Diaz�s Changes Memorandum, and the aforementioned items. She added that the Commission would approve all of those items by single vote; setting the agenda, except for ordinances for first reading; public hearing items; Agenda Item 6B1; ordinances set for second reading; and the following pull list items: 2B2, 3B1, 3B2, 3B3, 3B4, 8F1, 8O2, 8O3, 11A1, 11A4, 14A1, 14A2 and 14A3.

County Attorney Bonzon-Keenan also noted that Commissioner Cohen Higgins requested to be added as a co-sponsor for Agenda Item 11A3.

Commissioner McGhee requested Agenda Item 11A3 be pulled for a comment.

It was moved by Commissioner McGhee that the Board approve today�s (5/17) BCC meeting Agenda along with the changes noted in Chairman Diaz�s Changes Memorandum dated May 17, 2022, and the additional changes noted by County Attorney Bonzon-Keenan. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia, and upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 10-0 (Commissioners Cohen Higgins, Heyman and Sosa were absent).
 
1I OFFICE OF COMMISSION AUDITOR  
1J OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS  
1K OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ADVOCACY  
2 MAYORAL ISSUES  
2A MAYORAL VETOES  
2B MAYORAL REPORTS  
2B1  
  220964 Report      
  FIRST QUARTER BUDGET REPORT - FISCAL YEAR 2021-22(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
2B2  
  221068 Report      
  REPORT RELATING TO THE DIRECTIVE TO PROVIDE THE PROJECT PLAN FOR PRIORITIZING THE REPLACEMENT OF BEAR CUT BRIDGE � DIRECTIVE 220253(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: Chairman Diaz introduced the foregoing item.

Commissioner Regalado recognized the comments made by Village of Key Biscayne (Village) Mayor Michael Davie regarding the physical limits of the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study, and requested Department of Transportation and Public Works, Director, Eulois Cleckley, to clarify and update the foregoing report to include additional information regarding the estimated toll revenues, the proposed timeframe for increasing the tolls, usage, and the plan for the replacement bridge. She stated more transparency was needed in the process.

Chairman Diaz pointed out that funding for the Bear Cut bridge redesign had yet to be sourced, and spoke about the importance of stakeholder input in the process.

Later in the meeting, there being no further comments or questions, the Board accepted the foregoing report, as presented.

SPECIAL NOTE: See Agenda Item 15F1, Legislative File No. 221218 (Non Agenda Item � Discussion On Bicycle Safety) for related discussions.
 
2C OTHER ISSUES  
3 CONSENT ITEMS  
3A COMMISSIONER CONSENT ITEMS  
3A1  
  221047 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION DECLARING ONE 2006 FORD ECONOLINE E-350 EXTENDED SURPLUS; AUTHORIZING ITS DONATION TO DOWN SOUTH TRACK TEAM; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION AGREEMENT, TO EXERCISE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS CONFERRED THEREIN, AND TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE FOREGOING Adopted
Resolution R-472-22
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
3A2  
  221031 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Jean Monestime        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATION FROM DISTRICT 2 PORTION OF THE FTX ARENA NAMING RIGHTS REVENUES IN AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 TO THE SOUTH FLORIDA POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, INC. TO BE USED FOR GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION Adopted
Resolution R-473-22
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
3A3  
  221049 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Sen. Rene Garcia        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATION FROM THE FY 2021-22 DISTRICT 13 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-474-22
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
3A4  
  221056 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2021-22 DISTRICT 8 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-475-22
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
3A5  
  221057 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATION FROM THE FY 2021-22 DISTRICT 9 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-476-22
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
3B DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT ITEMS  
3B1  
  220936 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING TERMS OF AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE PARK AND RIDE LOT PROGRAM FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,569,900.00 TO CONSTRUCT EXPANSION IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PARK AND RIDE FACILITY AT SW 344 STREET AND THE SOUTH DADE TRANSITWAY WHICH IS IN THE PEOPLE�S TRANSPORTATION PLAN 2020-25 FIVE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN UPDATE ADOPTED FEBRUARY 19, 2020; AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AS SPECIFIED IN THE AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF ANY ADDITIONAL FUNDS SHOULD THEY BECOME AVAILABLE(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-477-22
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 8 - 1
No: McGhee
Absent: Martinez
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: Commissioner McGhee stated he pulled the foregoing items (3B1-3B3) to vote �no.�

There being no further comments or questions, the Board adopted the foregoing proposed resolutions, as presented.
 
3B2  
  220939 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING TERMS OF AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A STATE-FUNDED GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE COUNTY INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,737,383.00 FOR THE SOUTH DADE TRANSITWAY SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS TO PURCHASE SIXTY-FOOT ELECTRIC BUSES; AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AS SPECIFIED IN THE AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF ANY ADDITIONAL FUNDS SHOULD THEY BECOME AVAILABLE(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-478-22
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 8 - 1
No: McGhee
Absent: Martinez
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: Commissioner McGhee stated he pulled the foregoing items (3B1-3B3) to vote �no.�

There being no further comments or questions, the Board adopted the foregoing proposed resolutions, as presented.
 
3B3  
  220943 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING TERMS OF AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR $608,000.00 IN STATE FISCAL YEAR 2022 STATE PARK AND RIDE LOT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE SOUTH DADE TRANSITWAY PARK AND RIDE IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AS SPECIFIED IN THE AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF ANY ADDITIONAL FUNDS SHOULD THEY BECOME AVAILABLE(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-479-22
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 8 - 1
No: McGhee
Absent: Martinez
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: Commissioner McGhee stated he pulled the foregoing items (3B1-3B3) to vote �no.�

There being no further comments or questions, the Board adopted the foregoing proposed resolutions, as presented.
 
3B4  
  221009 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION RATIFYING ACTION BY THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE RELATED TO MIAMI-DADE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT�S CONSENT DECREE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS ACCELERATION ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.2.12 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA SPECIFICALLY APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. ONE BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND GARNEY COMPANIES, INC. FOR A 273-DAY NON-COMPENSABLE TIME EXTENSION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 48-INCH DIAMETER TRANSMISSION MAIN FOR �AREA �N� PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN [SEE AGENDA ITEM NO. 8O2](Water & Sewer Department) Adopted
Resolution R-480-22
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Martinez
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
4 ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING  
4A  
  221043 Ordinance   Sen. Rene Garcia        
  ORDINANCE REGARDING ELECTIONS IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AMENDING SECTION 12-14 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; CONFORMING NUMBER OF VOTE-BY-MAIL BALLOTS A DESIGNEE MAY RETRIEVE, PICK UP, OR RETURN, AND DEFINITION OF IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER, TO STATE LAW; MAKING TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO IMPLEMENT PROVISIONS OF STATE LAW; REQUIRING REPORTS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN AND EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: June 8, 2022
Ordinance 22-76
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Joe A. Martinez
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the Chairman�s Council of Policy (CCOP) meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.
 
4B  
  220976 Ordinance    
  ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY SW 308 STREET, ON THE EAST BY SW 192 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 312 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY THEORETICAL SW 193 COURT, KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS CENTURY ROYAL HOMES STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; IDENTIFYING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS; APPROVING A STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; WAIVING PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06; AND PROVIDING EXCLUSION FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces) Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: June 14, 2022
Ordinance 22-58
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Joe A. Martinez
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.
 
4C  
  220977 Ordinance    
  ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY SW 76 STREET, ON THE EAST BY SW 72 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY THEORETICAL SW 76 WAY, AND ON THE WEST BY THEORETICAL SW 72 COURT, KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS CENTURY AT PROVISERO MULTIPURPOSE MAINTENANCE AND STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; IDENTIFYING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO CAUSE TO BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS; APPROVING A STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; WAIVING PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06; AND PROVIDING FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces) Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: June 14, 2022
Ordinance 22-59
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Joe A. Martinez
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.
 
4D  
  220982 Ordinance      
  ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THEORETICAL NW 118 STREET, ON THE EAST BY NW 24 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY THEORETICAL NW 116 TERRACE, AND ON THE WEST BY WEST GOLF DRIVE, KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS WESTVIEW SOUTH MULTIPURPOSE MAINTENANCE AND STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; IDENTIFYING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO CAUSE TO BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS; APPROVING A STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; WAIVING PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06; AND PROVIDING FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces) Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: June 14, 2022
Ordinance 22-60
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Joe A. Martinez
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.
 
4E  
  220986 Ordinance    
  ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY SW 272 STREET (EPMORE DRIVE), ON THE EAST BY SW 127 AVENUE (BURR ROAD), ON THE SOUTH BY THEORETICAL SW 278 TERRACE, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 132 AVENUE, KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS FOUNDRY SOUTH DADE MULTIPURPOSE MAINTENANCE AND STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; IDENTIFYING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO CAUSE TO BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS; APPROVING A STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; WAIVING PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06; AND PROVIDING FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces) Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: June 14, 2022
Ordinance 22-62
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Joe A. Martinez
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.
 
4F  
  220987 Ordinance    
  ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THEORETICAL SW 247 STREET, ON THE EAST BY THEORETICAL SW 128 PATH, ON THE SOUTH BY THEORETICAL SW 247 TERRACE, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 129 AVENUE, KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS IKON HOMES MULTIPURPOSE MAINTENANCE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; IDENTIFYING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO CAUSE TO BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces) Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: June 14, 2022
Ordinance 22-63
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Joe A. Martinez
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.
 
4G  
  220980 Ordinance    
  ORDINANCE GRANTING PETITION OF D.R. HORTON, INC., FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY SW 340 STREET, ON THE EAST BY SW 170 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 344 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY FACTORY SHOPS BOULEVARD; CREATING AND ESTABLISHING THE SEBASTIAN ISLES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR NAME, POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING DESCRIPTION AND BOUNDARIES; PROVIDING INITIAL MEMBERS OF BOARD OF SUPERVISORS; ACCEPTING PROFFERED DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces) Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: July 7, 2022
Ordinance 22-67
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Joe A. Martinez
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting to be held on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.
 
  5/9/2022 Requires Municipal Notification by the Board of County Commissioners  
4H  
  220994 Ordinance    
  ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16-5, EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF REESE ESTATES STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT TO ADD CONTIGUOUS PROPERTIES, AND TO BE GENERALLY BOUNDED, AS AMENDED, ON THE NORTH BY SW 306 STREET, ON THE EAST BY SW 192 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 308 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 194 AVENUE; IDENTIFYING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS; APPROVING A STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; WAIVING PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06; AND PROVIDING FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces) Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: June 14, 2022
Ordinance 22-64
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Joe A. Martinez
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.
 
4I  
  220984 Ordinance    
  ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 01-189, EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF MINDI SUBDIVISION STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT TO ADD CONTIGUOUS PROPERTIES, AND TO BE GENERALLY BOUNDED, AS AMENDED, ON THE NORTH BY NW 173 STREET, ON THE EAST BY THEORETICAL NW 87 PLACE, ON THE SOUTH BY NW 170 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY NW 89 AVENUE; IDENTIFYING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS; APPROVING A STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; WAIVING PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06; AND PROVIDING FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces) Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: June 14, 2022
Ordinance 22-61
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Joe A. Martinez
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.
 
4J  
  221027 Ordinance    
  ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING, AND RATIFYING NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT ROLLS, RATES, AND ASSESSMENTS FOR THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE AREA OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2022; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Solid Waste Management Department) Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: July 7, 2022
Ordinance 22-74
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 7 - 3
No: Souto , Diaz , Garc�a
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting to be held on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.
 
4K  
  221054 Ordinance     Jean Monestime
Kionne L. McGhee
Sen. Rene Garcia
Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Keon Hardemon
Danielle Cohen Higgins
Eileen Higgins
       
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO IMPACT FEES; AMENDING CHAPTER 33E OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING IMPACT FEE EXEMPTION FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING UNITS UP TO 120 PERCENT OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS; REVISING IMPACT FEE DEFERRAL REQUIREMENTS; MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: June 9, 2022
Ordinance
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Joe A. Martinez
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the Public Housing and Community Services Committee (PHCSC) meeting to be held on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
 
4L  
  221098 Ordinance   Keon Hardemon        
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA; AMENDING SECTION 29-6 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; REVISING DELEGATION OF EXERCISE OF POWERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; EXTENDING THE TERMINATION DATE OF THE AGENCY; MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE AGENDA ITEM NO. 11A4] Adopted on First Reading. PH and 2nd reading scheduled for 6/14/22 BCC
Ordinance 22-78
Mover: Keon Hardemon
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Martinez
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.

In order to expedite the foregoing item, Commissioner Hardemon moved to suspend the Board�s Rules of Procedure to waive the 4-Week/6-Week municipal notice requirement, and noted the public hearing and second reading would be scheduled for the June 14, 2022 Board of County Commission (BCC) meeting. He also directed the Clerk of the Board (COB) to publish all necessary notices, the Agenda Coordinator�s Office (ACO) to send municipal notices to each of the municipalities, and the Mayor or Mayor�s Designee to send the required notifications to each taxing authority in accordance with Florida Statutes, Section 163.346.

This motion was seconded by Commissioner Regalado, and upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 8-0 (Commissioners Martinez, McGhee, Heyman, Cohen Higgins and Sosa were absent).
 
  5/11/2022 Requires Municipal Notification by the Board of County Commissioners  
  5/16/2022 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  
5 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 9:30 a.m.)  
5A  
  220634 Ordinance   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THEORETICAL SW 38 LANE, ON THE EAST BY SW 137 COURT, ON THE SOUTH BY THEORETICAL SW 39 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 138 AVENUE, KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS ISLAS CANARIAS SUBDIVISION STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; IDENTIFYING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS; APPROVING A STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; WAIVING PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06; AND PROVIDING FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces) Adopted
Ordinance 22-51
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Martinez
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the titles of the foregoing proposed resolutions and ordinances (Agenda Item 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1) into the record.

Vice Chairman Gilbert III opened the public hearing for all items (Agenda Items 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1); and there being no persons registered or appearing to speak on any of the items (Agenda Items 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1), Vice Chairman Gilbert III, closed the public hearing.

There being no comments or objections, the Board members proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolutions and ordinances (Agenda Items 5A � 5F; 5A1 and 5B2), as presented.
 
  4/5/2022 Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners  
  4/5/2022 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
  5/3/2022 Deferred by the Board of County Commissioners  
5A1  
  220635 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING, ADOPTING, AND CONFIRMING A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ISLAS CANARIAS SUBDIVISION STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THEORETICAL SW 38 LANE, ON THE EAST BY SW 137 COURT, ON THE SOUTH BY THEORETICAL SW 39 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 138 AVENUE; PROVIDING THAT ASSESSMENTS MADE SHALL CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces) Adopted
Resolution R-481-22
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Martinez
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the titles of the foregoing proposed resolutions and ordinances (Agenda Item 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1) into the record.

Vice Chairman Gilbert III opened the public hearing for all items (Agenda Items 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1); and there being no persons registered or appearing to speak on any of the items (Agenda Items 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1), Vice Chairman Gilbert III, closed the public hearing.

There being no comments or objections, the Board members proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolutions and ordinances (Agenda Items 5A � 5F; 5A1 and 5B2), as presented.
 
  5/3/2022 Deferred by the Board of County Commissioners  
5B  
  220645 Ordinance   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 01-66, EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF KRIZIA SUBDIVISION FIRST ADDITION STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT TO ADD CONTIGUOUS PROPERTIES, AND TO BE GENERALLY BOUNDED, AS AMENDED, ON THE NORTH BY THEORETICAL SW 16 LANE, ON THE EAST BY THEORETICAL SW 141 COURT, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 19 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY THEORETICAL SW 144 COURT; IDENTIFYING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS; APPROVING A STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; WAIVING PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06; AND PROVIDING FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces) Adopted
Ordinance 22-52
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Martinez
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the titles of the foregoing proposed resolutions and ordinances (Agenda Item 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1) into the record.

Vice Chairman Gilbert III opened the public hearing for all items (Agenda Items 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1); and there being no persons registered or appearing to speak on any of the items (Agenda Items 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1), Vice Chairman Gilbert III, closed the public hearing.

There being no comments or objections, the Board members proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolutions and ordinances (Agenda Items 5A � 5F; 5A1 and 5B2), as presented.
 
  4/19/2022 Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners  
  4/19/2022 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
5B1  
  220646 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING, ADOPTING, AND CONFIRMING A REVISED ASSESSMENT ROLL PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE AMENDED BOUNDARIES OF THE KRIZIA SUBDIVISION FIRST ADDITION STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THEORETICAL SW 16 LANE, ON THE EAST BY THEORETICAL SW 141 COURT, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 19 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY THEORETICAL SW 144 COURT; PROVIDING THAT ASSESSMENTS MADE SHALL CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces) Adopted
Resolution R-482-22
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Martinez
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the titles of the foregoing proposed resolutions and ordinances (Agenda Item 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1) into the record.

Vice Chairman Gilbert III opened the public hearing for all items (Agenda Items 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1); and there being no persons registered or appearing to speak on any of the items (Agenda Items 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1), Vice Chairman Gilbert III, closed the public hearing.

There being no comments or objections, the Board members proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolutions and ordinances (Agenda Items 5A � 5F; 5A1 and 5B2), as presented.
 
5C  
  220887 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF BYRON COMMERCIAL TRACT FILED BY BYRON PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC, LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 560 FEET SOUTH OF SANS SOUCI BOULEVARD, ON THE EAST APPROXIMATELY 240 FEET WEST OF NORTH BAYSHORE DRIVE, ON THE SOUTH APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET NORTH OF NE 116 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY BISCAYNE BOULEVARD)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-483-22
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Martinez
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the titles of the foregoing proposed resolutions and ordinances (Agenda Item 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1) into the record.

Vice Chairman Gilbert III opened the public hearing for all items (Agenda Items 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1); and there being no persons registered or appearing to speak on any of the items (Agenda Items 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1), Vice Chairman Gilbert III, closed the public hearing.

There being no comments or objections, the Board members proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolutions and ordinances (Agenda Items 5A � 5F; 5A1 and 5B2), as presented.
 
5D  
  220888 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF CORAL WAY PROFESSIONAL PARK FILED BY CORAL WAY REAL ESTATE PARTNERS, LLC, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 54 SOUTH, RANGE 40 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 140 FEET SOUTH OF SW 21 TERRACE, ON THE EAST APPROXIMATELY 140 FEET WEST OF SW 90 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 24 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 92 AVENUE)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-484-22
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Martinez
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the titles of the foregoing proposed resolutions and ordinances (Agenda Item 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1) into the record.

Vice Chairman Gilbert III opened the public hearing for all items (Agenda Items 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1); and there being no persons registered or appearing to speak on any of the items (Agenda Items 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1), Vice Chairman Gilbert III, closed the public hearing.

There being no comments or objections, the Board members proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolutions and ordinances (Agenda Items 5A � 5F; 5A1 and 5B2), as presented.
 
5E  
  220890 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF CGTJ ESTATES FILED BY C.G.T.J. INVESTMENTS, L.L.C., LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 55 SOUTH, RANGE 40 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY SW 180 STREET, ON THE EAST BY SW 103 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 181 STREET, AND ON THE WEST APPROXIMATELY 460 FEET EAST OF SW 104 AVENUE)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-485-22
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Martinez
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the titles of the foregoing proposed resolutions and ordinances (Agenda Item 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1) into the record.

Vice Chairman Gilbert III opened the public hearing for all items (Agenda Items 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1); and there being no persons registered or appearing to speak on any of the items (Agenda Items 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1), Vice Chairman Gilbert III, closed the public hearing.

There being no comments or objections, the Board members proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolutions and ordinances (Agenda Items 5A � 5F; 5A1 and 5B2), as presented.
 
5F  
  220891 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF TWIN OIL FILED BY VP PROPERTIES & DEVELOPMENTS, LLLP LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET SOUTH OF THEORETICAL NW 120 STREET, ON THE EAST APPROXIMATELY 1,050 FEET WEST OF NW 22 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY NW 119 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY NW 24 AVENUE)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-486-22
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Martinez
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the titles of the foregoing proposed resolutions and ordinances (Agenda Item 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1) into the record.

Vice Chairman Gilbert III opened the public hearing for all items (Agenda Items 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1); and there being no persons registered or appearing to speak on any of the items (Agenda Items 5A through 5F, 5A1 and 5B1), Vice Chairman Gilbert III, closed the public hearing.

There being no comments or objections, the Board members proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolutions and ordinances (Agenda Items 5A � 5F; 5A1 and 5B2), as presented.
 
6A CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  
6B POLICY MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE BOARD  
6B1  
  221105 Discussion Item     Kionne L. McGhee        
  DISCUSSION ITEM REGARDING ILLEGAL DUMPING Withdrawn
  REPORT: Commissioner McGhee requested the foregoing discussion item be removed from today�s (5/17) agenda or deferred to provide him time to get additional information.
Chairman Diaz noted illegal dumping was an issue for all commission districts.
 
7 ORDINANCES SET FOR SECOND READING  
7A  
  220802 Ordinance     Sen. Rene Garcia
Sally A. Heyman
       
  ORDINANCE RELATED TO RETAIL TRANSACTIONS; CREATING SECTION 21-60 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROHIBITING RETAIL BUSINESSES FROM REFUSING TO ACCEPT CASH PAYMENTS FOR GOODS OR SERVICES; AMENDING SECTION 8CC OF THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT BY CIVIL PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEMS UNDER FILE NOS. 220100, 220753] Amended
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 7A Amended, Legislative File No. 221329 for the final amended version.  
  4/12/2022 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing by the Airport and Economic Development Committee  
  5/3/2022 Deferred by the Board of County Commissioners  
7A AMENDED  
  221329 Ordinance   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Sen. Rene Garcia
Sally A. Heyman
       
  ORDINANCE RELATED TO RETAIL TRANSACTIONS; CREATING SECTION 21-60 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROHIBITING RETAIL BUSINESSES FROM REFUSING TO ACCEPT CASH PAYMENTS FOR GOODS OR SERVICES; AMENDING SECTION 8CC OF THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT BY CIVIL PENALTY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEMS UNDER FILE NOS. 220100, 220753, 220802] Adopted as amended
Ordinance 22-53
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Martinez
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
Commissioner Garcia reviewed the intent of the foregoing item and explained the item would be amended to require sports facilities and venues to have at least one (1) reverse automated teller machine (ATM) to allow customers to pay in cash and retrieve a card.

Commissioner Regalado recognized the merits of the foregoing item and spoke about the benefits of Florida�s �Cash Discount Program.� She suggested the item be amended to include language to educate the public and encourage retailers to participate in Florida�s �Cash Discount Program.�

Commissioner Garcia accepted the proffered amendment made by Commissioner Regalado and reiterated the intent of the foregoing item was to ensure the public was provided the option to use cash for certain retail transactions.

There being no further comments or questions, the Board adopted the foregoing proposed ordinance, as amended to (1) Require sports facilities and venues to have at least one (1) reverse automated teller machine (ATM) to allow customers to pay in cash and retrieve a card; and (2) Include language which educates and encourages retailers to participate in Florida�s �Cash Discount Program.�
 
8 DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS  
8A thru 8E (No items were submitted for these sections.)  
8F INTERNAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
8F1  
  220595 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF PREQUALIFICATION POOL RTQ-01985 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES FOR MULTIPLE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM IN A TOTAL AMOUNT UP TO $16,858,000.00; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO SOLICIT PRICING, AWARD CONTRACTS, EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND ANY RESULTING CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38, AND ADD VENDORS TO THE POOL AT ANY TIME, SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE BOARD ON A BI-ANNUAL BASIS(Internal Services) Adopted
Resolution R-487-22
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Diaz
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: Chairman Diaz introduced the foregoing item.

Commissioner Garcia voiced his concerns regarding the possible exclusion of small businesses with the merger Prequalification Pools 6502 (Welding Equipment, Supplies and Accessories) and 9535 (Tools and Accessories). He questioned which vendors were no longer a part of the consolidated pool (Prequalification Pool No. RTZ-01985), and asked how much was spent on previous vendors and the amount paid per item.

Ms. Namita Uppal, Chief Procurement Officer, Internal Services Department (ISD), reviewed the process for adding vendors to the new pool and estimated there was in excess of 30 vendors from the previous pools that were not included in the new consolidated pool. She explained the pool bidding process and noted each department accessed the vendor pool once a need was established. Ms. Uppal stated each department kept a record of the �per unit costs� and assured the Board members that the departments benefited from the best and lowest prices from the vendor pool.

Responding to Commissioner Garcia�s request for the �per unit� price paid for each item, Ms. Uppal offered to provide samples of the departmental records for reference.

Commissioner Garcia commented on the importance of the County maintaining oversight of the �per unit� cost of items to get a true understanding of the fiscal impact of projects. He noted many times the same vendors were utilized repeatedly and expressed concerns about minority and small businesses being left behind.

There being no further comments or objections, the Board members proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.

During the Setting of the Agenda, County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan announced the foregoing item contained a scrivener�s error and was corrected as follows:
�In the second page of the memo under the Fiscal Impact/Funding Source heading, the funding source in the chart should be corrected to read Proprietary Funds/General Fund for Animal Services and Proprietary Funds for the Aviation Department. Also, the contract manager for the Aviation Department should reflect Sylvia Novela and not Neivy Garcia.�
 
  4/14/2022 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
8G thru 8L (No items were submitted for these sections.)  
8M SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT  
8M1  
  220966 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND G7 HOLDINGS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,000.00 TO RESOLVE ALL CLAIMS RAISED IN THE LAWSUIT STYLED AS G7 HOLDINGS, INC. V. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, CASE NO. 2021-0022181-CA-21; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, TAKE ALL ACTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS THEREOF, AND TO EXERCISE ANY RIGHTS SET FORTH THEREIN(Solid Waste Management Department) Adopted
Resolution R-488-22
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
8N (No items were submitted for this section.)  
8O WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT  
8O1  
  220915 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Keon Hardemon        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND TACOLCY EDISON GARDENS, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $933,037.50 TO BE PAID TO TACOLCY EDISON GARDENS, LLC TO RESOLVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS BETWEEN THE PARTIES; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS CONTAINED THEREIN(Water & Sewer Department) Adopted
Resolution R-489-22
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
8O2  
  221004 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, GARNEY COMPANIES, INC., AND DAVID MANCINI & SONS., INC., WHICH INCLUDES PAYMENT OF $1,049,000.00 BY THE COUNTY TO GARNEY COMPANIES, INC. IN EXCHANGE FOR A RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND DISMISSAL OF A LAWSUIT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ANY RIGHTS CONTAINED THEREIN [SEE AGENDA ITEM NO. 3B4](Water & Sewer Department) Adopted
Resolution R-490-22
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 7 - 2
No: Martinez , Garc�a
Absent: Diaz
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: Commissioner Martinez requested clarification as to allegations made by Garney Companies, Inc. (GCI), specifically as to it pertained to GCI�s claim that �delays were caused by the County�s enforcement of Specification 15005 for Cleaning and Grouting of Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pine.� He questioned whether the �Specification 15005� clause was included in the original contract or added at a later date.

Mr. Roy Coley, Director, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD), reviewed the history of GCI�s County contract which included the installation of 7.5 miles of a 48-inch water transmission main. He noted upon completion of the installation GCI filed a claim against the County valued in excess of $4.9 million. Mr. Coley reported the County, through mediation, waived liquidated damages on GCI�s late delivery and agreed to pay GCI $1,049,000, which he believed was reasonable given the original claim amount.

Mr. Coley emphasized that even with the claim payout, the project was still under budget.

Commissioner Martinez contended the fact that the project was completed under budget was not the important factor. He noted GCI also alleged that the County�s �desire to use butterfly valves instead of gate valves� contributed to the delay, and questioned what was included in the original contract request. Commissioner Martinez commented on the County�s decision to �settle� an alleged claim, particularly if the vendor was aware of the contract specifications.

Mr. Coley stated both types of valves were included in the original contract request and maintained that the County�s contract was error free, and the specifics were clear.

Discussion ensued between Commissioner Martinez and Mr. Coley regarding the contract language which allowed for either the use of the butterfly or gate valves.

Further discussion ensued between Commissioner Martinez and Mr. Coley about GCI�s other claims that the County�s permitting process and the installation of a 60-inch tie-in at the Snapper Creek Canal also contributed to the delay in the project�s completion.

Commissioner Martinez noted that Agenda Item 3B4 was related to the foregoing item.

Mr. Coley confirmed that Agenda Item 3B4 was a companion item which agreed not to charge liquidated damages for the late delivery.

Commissioner Martinez pointed out that Agenda Item 3B4 ratified the Change Order and the foregoing item sought to approve the settlement agreement with GCI. He noted his opposition to settling with any vendor if the project requirements were clearly listed in the contract.

There being no further comments or questions, the Board adopted the foregoing proposed resolution, as presented.
 
8O3  
  221026 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION RATIFYING ACTION BY THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE RELATED TO MIAMI-DADE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT�S CONSENT DECREE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS ACCELERATION ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.2.12 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA SPECIFICALLY APPROVING AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR ST-2D-B, SOUTH DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT SUBSTATIONS 5/6 & 15/16, CONTRACT NO. S-930B, TO DANIEL O�CONNELL�S SONS, INC. IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,805,340.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN(Water & Sewer Department) Adopted
Resolution R-491-22
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Jean Monestime
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Diaz
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: Vice Chairman Gilbert III introduced the foregoing item.

There being no comments or questions, the Board adopted the foregoing proposed resolution, as presented
 
9 ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS  
10 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COUNCILS AND TRUSTS  
11 COUNTY COMMISSION  
11A RESOLUTIONS  
11A1  
  220779 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Sen. Rene Garcia
Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Sally A. Heyman
Eileen Higgins
Kionne L. McGhee
Joe A. Martinez
Jean Monestime
Raquel A. Regalado
       
  RESOLUTION HONORING GERARD G. MOSS FOR HIS BRAVE AND EXEMPLARY SERVICE DURING WORLD WAR II [SEE AGENDA ITEM NO. 1D5] Adopted
Resolution R-492-22
Mover: Jean Monestime
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Vice Chairman Gilbert III and Commissioners Garcia, Higgins, Martinez, McGhee, Monestime and Regalado requested they be added as co-sponsors.

There being no further comments or questions, the Board adopted the foregoing proposed resolution, as presented
 
11A2  
  220586 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Eileen Higgins
       
  RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-1253-19 RELATED TO EVICTIONS OF RESIDENTS OF PUBLIC HOUSING OR OTHER COUNTY-OWNED AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT THE TIME THE GOVERNOR, THE COUNTY MAYOR OR OTHER PUBLIC OFFICIAL DECLARES A STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO A DISASTER OR EMERGENCY AND DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE STATE OF EMERGENCY; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE, UNLESS PROHIBITED BY FEDERAL OR STATE LAWS, REGULATIONS, OR DIRECTIVES, TO COMMENCE THE EVICTION PROCESS OF RESIDENTS WHO ENGAGE IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES IN VIOLATION OF THEIR LEASE DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE STATE OF EMERGENCY Adopted
Resolution R-493-22
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  4/14/2022 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Public Housing and Community Services Committee  
11A3  
  221042 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee
Danielle Cohen Higgins
       
  RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION REGULATING ODORS FROM THE CULTIVATION AND PROCESSING OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA OR TO ALLOW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THE ABILITY TO ENACT SUCH REGULATIONS Adopted
Resolution R-494-22
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: Commissioner McGhee recognized the comments made by residents regarding the foregoing item and requested his colleagues support the foregoing legislation. He stated that while he was supportive of legalizing medical marijuana, he did not support the negative impact on the residents resulting from the odors associated with the cultivation and processing of the product.

There being no further comments or questions, the Board adopted the foregoing proposed resolution, as presented.
 
11A4  
  221133 Resolution   Jose "Pepe" Diaz        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES, THE CITY OF HIALEAH, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS TO EFFECTUATE THE SAME; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO IDENTIFY LEGALLY AVAILABLE FUNDING SOURCES FROM WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 COUNTY BUDGET THAT INDEPENDENTLY OR COMBINED MAY BE UTILIZED TO FUND THE COUNTY�S OBLIGATIONS IDENTIFIED IN THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND, TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY, INCLUDE ANY ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE COUNTY MAYOR�S PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023, AND FUTURE FISCAL YEARS AS NECESSARY; AND URGING (1) THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ON-RAMPS ONTO THE GRATIGNY EXPRESSWAY AT N.W. 67TH AVENUE AND ON-RAMPS ONTO INTERSTATE-75 AT N.W. 154TH STREET (THE �ON-RAMPS�), (2) THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (�FDOT�) TO, SUBJECT TO THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING, INCLUDE FUNDING FOR THE ON-RAMPS IN THE APPROPRIATE CURRENT AND FUTURE FDOT FIVE-YEAR WORK PROGRAMS, AND (3) THE MIAMI-DADE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS, SUCH AS AMENDING ITS LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, TO INCLUDE FUNDING IN THE APPROPRIATE CURRENT AND FUTURE FDOT FIVE-YEAR WORK PROGRAMS FOR THE ON-RAMPS Amended
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 11A4 Amended, Legislative File No. 221151 for the final amended version.  
  5/16/2022 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  
11A4 AMENDED  
  221151 Resolution     Jose "Pepe" Diaz        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TOWN OF MIAMI LAKES, THE CITY OF HIALEAH, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS TO EFFECTUATE THE SAME; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO IDENTIFY LEGALLY AVAILABLE FUNDING SOURCES FROM WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 COUNTY BUDGET THAT INDEPENDENTLY OR COMBINED MAY BE UTILIZED TO FUND THE COUNTY�S OBLIGATIONS IDENTIFIED IN THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND, TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY, INCLUDE ANY ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN THE COUNTY MAYOR�S PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023, AND FUTURE FISCAL YEARS AS NECESSARY; AND URGING (1) THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ON-RAMPS ONTO THE GRATIGNY EXPRESSWAY AT N.W. 67TH AVENUE AND ON-RAMPS ONTO INTERSTATE-75 AT N.W. 154TH STREET (THE �ON-RAMPS�), (2) THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (�FDOT�) TO, SUBJECT TO THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING, INCLUDE FUNDING FOR THE ON-RAMPS IN THE APPROPRIATE CURRENT AND FUTURE FDOT FIVE-YEAR WORK PROGRAMS, AND (3) THE MIAMI-DADE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION TO TAKE THE NECESSARY ACTIONS, SUCH AS AMENDING ITS LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, TO INCLUDE FUNDING IN THE APPROPRIATE CURRENT AND FUTURE FDOT FIVE-YEAR WORK PROGRAMS FOR THE ON-RAMPS [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 221133] Adopted as amended
Resolution R-495-22
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan introduced the foregoing proposed resolution and noted that Commissioner Garcia had requested the item be pulled to proffer an amendment.

Commissioner Garcia explained the intent of the proffered amendment.

Assistant County Attorney Annery Pulgar Alfonso advised the foregoing proposed resolution would be amended to add the following recital clause and to make any necessary conforming changes at the end of Type-page 5 of the item:

�WHEREAS, approval by the Town of Miami Lakes Council of the Memorandum of Understanding with direction to the Town Attorney to finalize negotiations between the parties, and the subsequent completion of negotiations, occurred after the printing of the Board of County Commissioner�s preliminary agenda for the May 17, 2022 Board meeting, thus providing good cause to add this item on to the final printed agenda for this meeting.�

There being no further comments or questions, the Board adopted the foregoing proposed resolution, as amended.
 
11B ADDITIONAL BUDGET ALLOCATIONS  
11B1  
  221205 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FY 2021/2022 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 1) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: The following funding allocation was made from Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 District 1 CBO Discretionary Fund, as requested by Chairman Oliver Gilbert III:

$2,500 to the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Love Fund Inc.
 
11B2  
  221206 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FY 2021/2022 OFFICE BUDGET FUNDS (DISTRICT 3) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: The following funding allocation was made from Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 District 3 Office Budget Funds, as requested by Commissioner Keon Hardemon and read into the record by Assistant County Attorney Melanie Spencer:

$1,000 to Purforce Group LLC.
 
11B3  
  221207 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FY 2021/2022 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 5) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: The following funding allocation was made from Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 District 5 CBO Discretionary Reserve Funds, as requested by Commissioner Eileen Higgins:

$2,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami, Inc.
 
11B4  
  221208 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FY 2021/2022 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 6) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 District 6 CBO Discretionary Reserve Funds, as requested by Commissioner Rebeca Sosa and read into the record by Commissioner Higgins:

$6,150 to City of West Miami Recreation Center (2022 Summer Camp)
$1,500 to the Hispanic Police Officers Association Foundation, Inc.
$500.00 to the Fraternal order of Police Circle Lodge No. 11 (Charles B. Stafford Memorial Golf Tournament)
 
11B5  
  221209 Report      
  REIMBURSEMENT OF FY 2021/2022 OFFICE BUDGET FUNDS (DISTRICT 6) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: Commissioner Rebeca Sosa requested reimbursement for the following funding allocations already made from her Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 District 4 Office Budget Funds:

$879.98 for the purchase of a television and a television stand for Miami-Dade County Fire Station 40
 
11B6  
  221210 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FY 2021/2022 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 9) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: The following funding allocation was made from Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 District 9 CBO Discretionary Reserve Funds, as requested by Commissioner Kionne McGhee:

$10,000 to the Love Fund Inc.
 
11B7  
  221211 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FY 2021/2022 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 10) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: The following funding allocation was made from Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 District 10 CBO Discretionary Reserve Funds, as requested by Commissioner Javier Souto:

$5,000 to Regis House Inc.
 
11B8  
  221212 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FY 2021/2022 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 12) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 District 12 CBO Discretionary Reserve Funds, as requested by Chairman Jose "Pepe" Diaz:

$15,625 to the Hispanic Police Officers Association Foundation
$18,000 to National Salute to Americas Heroes
$1,500 to Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. C/O Heart of Giving
$500 to Citizens Crime Watch
 
11B9  
  221213 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FY 2021/2022 IN-KIND RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 12) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 District 12 In-Kind Reserve Funds, as requested by Chairman Jose "Pepe" Diaz:

$1,750 to Miami-Dade Parks Department
 
11B10  
  221214 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF FY 2021/2022 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 13) Approved
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Jose "Pepe" Diaz
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/2022 District 13, CBO Discretionary Reserve Funds as requested by Commissioner Rene Garcia:

$274.89 to Leewood K-8 Center PTSA � Fun Fair on May 21, 2022
$149.94 to Miami Lakes K-8 Center PTSA � Fun Fair on June 6, 2022

SPECIAL NOTE: The allocation amount announced on the record ($247.89) was corrected to reflect $274.89 per Commissioner Garcia's request (See memorandum dated 9/20/22).
 
12 COUNTY MAYOR  
13 COUNTY ATTORNEY  
14 ITEMS SUBJECT TO 4-DAY RULE  
14A1  
  221023 Resolution     Jean Monestime        
  RESOLUTION RELATING TO GRANT FUNDING FOR THE 2022 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY YOUTH SUMMER JOB PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO RECEIVE $1,500,000.00 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CHILDREN�S TRUST FOR THE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING A GRANT TO THE FOUNDATION FOR NEW EDUCATION INITIATIVES, INC., A DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,200,000.00, INCLUSIVE OF THE $1,500,000.00 FROM THE CHILDREN�S TRUST AND $1,700,000.00 IN COUNTY FUNDING, FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CHILDREN�S TRUST, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND FOUNDATION FOR NEW EDUCATION INITIATIVES, INC., AND TO EXERCISE THE AMENDMENT, INDEMNIFICATION AND TERMINATION PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, PROVIDED THAT SUCH AMENDMENTS DO NOT ALTER THE PURPOSE OR TERM OF THE AGREEMENTS; WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-384-21; AND REQUIRING A REPORT (Community Action and Human Services) Amended
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 14A1 Amended, Legislative File No. 221409 for the final amended version.  
14A1 AMENDED  
  221409 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Jean Monestime        
  RESOLUTION RELATING TO GRANT FUNDING FOR THE 2022 MIAMI-DADE COUNTY YOUTH SUMMER JOB PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO RECEIVE $1,500,000.00 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CHILDREN�S TRUST FOR THE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING A GRANT TO THE FOUNDATION FOR NEW EDUCATION INITIATIVES, INC., A DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,200,000.00, INCLUSIVE OF THE $1,500,000.00 FROM THE CHILDREN�S TRUST AND $1,700,000.00 IN COUNTY FUNDING, FOR THE SUMMER YOUTH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CHILDREN�S TRUST, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND FOUNDATION FOR NEW EDUCATION INITIATIVES, INC., AND TO EXERCISE THE AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, PROVIDED THAT SUCH AMENDMENTS DO NOT ALTER THE PURPOSE OR TERM OF THE AGREEMENTS; AND REQUIRING A REPORT [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 221023](Community Action and Human Services) Adopted as amended
Resolution R-496-22
Mover: Jean Monestime
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Diaz
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: Commissioner Garcia requested the foregoing proposed resolution be amended to include the following language to explain the item�s late addition to today�s (5/17) agenda:

�To avoid the delay of the start of the 2022 Miami-Dade County Youth Summer Job Program, thus providing good cause to add this item to the final printed agenda of this meeting.�

There being no further comments or objections, the Board members proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as amended.
 
14A2  
  221011 Resolution     Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE (�CONTRACT�) BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS SELLER, AND MIAMI-DADE STEEL, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AS BUYER, FOR 123.03 ACRES OF VACANT COUNTY-OWNED LAND IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NO. 30-7901-000-0095 AND A PORTION OF FOLIO NO. 30-7901-000-0120 AND LOCATED DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE IN UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO EXTEND CERTAIN OF BUYER�S DEADLINES AND REVISE HEIGHT OF SMOKESTACK; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT AND TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN Amended
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 14A2 Amended, Legislative File No. 221188 for the final amended version.  
  5/12/2022 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson due to meeting cancellation by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
14A2 AMENDED  
  221188 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE (�CONTRACT�) BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS SELLER, AND MIAMI-DADE STEEL, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AS BUYER, FOR 123.03 ACRES OF VACANT COUNTY-OWNED LAND IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NO. 30-7901-000-0095 AND A PORTION OF FOLIO NO. 30-7901-000-0120 AND LOCATED DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE IN UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO EXTEND CERTAIN OF BUYER�S DEADLINES AND REVISE HEIGHT OF SMOKESTACK; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT AND TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 221011] Adopted as amended
Resolution R-497-22
Mover: Jean Monestime
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Diaz
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: Commissioner Garcia requested the foregoing proposed resolution be amended to include the following language to explain the item�s late addition to today�s (5/17) agenda:

�Good cause exists to add this item on to the final agenda for this meeting because the financial commitment and due diligence deadlines in the purchase and sale contract (PSA contract) have either passed or are approaching, and thus, the amendment to the PSA contract is time sensitive.�

There being no further comments or objections, the Board members proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as amended.
 
14A3  
  220856 Resolution     Sen. Rene Garcia        
  RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY OF 2022, AND THE MONTH OF MAY EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, AS �MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH� Amended
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 14A3 Amended, Legislative File Number 251279, for the amended version.  
  5/11/2022 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson due to meeting cancellation by the Health, Emergency Management and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee  
14A3 AMENDED  
  251279 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Sen. Rene Garcia        
  RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF MAY OF 2022, AND THE MONTH OF MAY EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, AS �MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH� Adopted as amended
Resolution R-498-22
Mover: Jean Monestime
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Diaz
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
15 CLERK OF THE BOARD  
15B REPORTS  
15B1  
  220804 Report      
  PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR ORDINANCES SUBMITTED FOR FIRST READING ON MAY 17, 2022(Clerk of the Board) Approved
Report
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
15B2  
  220928 Report      
  APPROVAL OF THE CLERK�S SUMMARY OF MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MIAMI-DADE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING(S) [AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE BOARD] � SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 (SECOND BUDGET HEARING)(Clerk of the Board) Approved
Report
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
15C COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS  
15C1  
  220947 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE JUAN FERNANDEZ-BARQUIN TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST (PHT) BOARD OF TRUSTEES(Clerk of the Board) Approved
Report
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent, OCB: Heyman
Excused: Sosa , Cohen Higgins
15C1 SUPPLEMENT  
  221089 Supplement      
  SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE JUAN FERNANDEZ-BARQUIN TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST (PHT) BOARD OF TRUSTEES(Clerk of the Board) Presented
15D COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS BY BALLOT  
15E MAYOR�S REQUEST FOR ALLOCATIONS FROM DISCRETIONARY OR IN-KIND RESERVE FUNDS  
15F NON-AGENDA ITEMS  
15F1  
  221218 Report      
  DISCUSSION ON BICYCLE SAFETY Presented
  REPORT: During discussion of Agenda Item 2B2, Commissioner Regalado commented on the upcoming Miami 2022 �Ride of Silence.� She stated in light of this week�s tragic incident, she would request Chief Operations Officer (COO), Jimmy Morales, to explore the installation of jersey barricades, or any other form of protective barricades, along the Rickenbacker Causeway in advance of the �Ride of Silence� scheduled for May 20, 2022. Commissioner Regalado pointed out that barricades and other protective barriers have been installed expeditiously in the past for parades and other events.

Chairman Diaz noted the Board of County Commissioners (Board) adopted legislation in 2015 pertaining to bicycle safety and spoke about the Board�s past efforts to advocate for laws that would punish drivers for leaving the scene of an accident. He contended the road cyclist safety issue was complex and required more than installation of protective physical barriers. Chairman Diaz pointed out that funding for the Bear Cut bridge redesign had yet to be sourced, and spoke about the importance of stakeholder input in the process.

Commissioner Higgins commented on the County�s lack of policy related to protected bike lanes when compared to the rest of the Country, and spoke about the challenges she encountered when she first attempted to install armadillo road dividers along the Venetian Causeway. She emphasized the importance of planning and investing in the proper design and infrastructure to make the County more pedestrian and bicyclist safe, and requested Chief Operations Officer (COO), Jimmy Morales, to provide an update regarding the status of the administration�s Bicycle Master Plan. Commissioner Higgins referenced the County�s �Vision Zero� plan and pointed out that neither the County nor the Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) invested any monies into the plan. She stated the County needed to be more intentional in its actions and noted funding opportunities were now available through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Safe Streets for All programs.

Commissioner Higgins requested Chief Operations Officer (COO), Jimmy Morales, and Department of Transportation and Public Works, Director, Eulois Cleckley to provide an update as to any Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and/or Safe Streets for All grants being applied for by the County. She asked for the report to be provided at the upcoming Transportation, Mobility and Planning Committee (TMPC) Scheduled for June 7, 2022.

Commissioner Higgins stressed the importance of the Board�s role in advocating to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for safer roadways, and recognized the work being done by FDOT�s District 6 Secretary, Ms. Stacy Miller to help the County.

Commissioner Souto spoke about his efforts to sponsor legislation to protect bicyclists and urged his colleagues to model the County�s measures after other destinations in Europe and Brazil.

Vice Chairman Gilbert III called on the County to take immediate action. He stated that while he recognized the educational component may take more time to develop and implement, more could be done to improve facilities and safety in high traffic and/or accident-prone areas.

Commissioner McGhee concurred with the comments made by Vice Chairman Gilbert III. He spoke about exploring all options including the installation of temporary barricades or sourcing sponsors for permanent barricades.

Commissioner Hardemon commented on the role of the government in protecting residents against dangerous situations and questioned whether his colleagues were ready to engage in a truly open discussion that may involve prohibiting cyclists on roadways.

Commissioner Monestime compared the unsafe bicyclist conditions along the Rickenbacker Causeway to that of gun violence in other areas in the County. He concluded a major fiscal investment was needed to address the problem.

Commissioner Regalado spoke about cyclist�s rights under the Florida Law. She questioned whether the County was doing everything within its power to ensure safety and requested Chief Operations Officer (COO), Jimmy Morales, and Department of Transportation and Public Works, Director, Eulois Cleckley to perform an analysis of bicycle safety measures currently employed by the County to determine what improvements could be made to enhance bicyclist safety on the roadways. She asked for the report to be provided at the upcoming TMPC meeting scheduled for June 7, 2022.

Commissioner Regalado requested the administration take immediate action.

Chairman Diaz spoke about the County�s painted bike lanes and identified areas of concern where the painted areas allowed for vehicular traffic. He recommended the administration explore ways to improve these areas for increased bicyclist safety.
Chairman Diaz also commented on the practice of bicyclists using multiple lanes and spoke about the need to involve law enforcement.

Miami-Dade Mayor Levine Cava noted that bicycle safety was a very personal issue and recounted her husband�s incident. She stated in wake of her husband�s accident, she convened the �Dead Serious� Task Force (DSTF), and reported that many of the DSTF recommendations were now being adopted. Mayor Levine Cava pointed out that the County had already allocated $15 million in the budget for bicycle safety and thanked Commissioner Higgins for identifying additional funding sources. She stated that while she recognized the importance of the educational component, she concurred that better infrastructure was needed. Mayor Levine Cava pointed out that as a district commissioner, she advocated for the use of road impact fees for bicycle safety infrastructure which was currently not allowed. She acknowledged more work was needed but noted that greater stakeholder input was also necessary since the bicycle community did not always agree on all safety solutions, such as the installation of armadillo road dividers.

Mayor Levine Cava directed the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) in conjunction with the DTPW to take immediate urgent measures to install short term safety measures for bicycle safety along the Rickenbacker Causeway at the most vulnerable areas. She noted it was under her purview to allocate up to $250,000 to the safety initiative and reiterated the administration�s commitment to addressing the issue.

Mayor Levine Cava confirmed that the County was moving forward with the Bear Cut Bridge replacement and working alongside the Village of Key Biscayne on the overall planning for the Rickenbacker Causeway.

Addressing comments regarding the County�s �Vision Zero� plan, Mayor Levine Cava pointed out that the administration had identified the top 50 locations with the highest incident rates. She assured the Board members that even though the Rickenbacker Causeway was not on the list, it would be included in the County�s design plans.

Mayor Levine Cava concluded by reiterating the administration�s commitment and support for improving bicycle safety.

Chairman Diaz requested an item be placed on the TMPC agenda to allow community and stakeholder input.

Commissioner Higgins noted the TMPC meeting was scheduled over a month away and requested the administration provide a more immediate report on the safety measures implemented.
 
16 ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY  
16A ZONING AGENDA (Scheduled for 9:30 a. m.)  
19 ADJOURNMENT  
  REPORT: There being no further business to come before the Board of County Commissioners, the meeting was adjourned at 12:08 p.m.  
3 CONSENT AGENDA  


9/2/2026       Agenda Key: 4787

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