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REPORT:
Zorana Milton, Commission Reporter,
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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05(H)
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ROLL CALL
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REPORT:
Chairman Gilbert III convened the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Second Budget Hearing at 5:03 p.m., with an invocation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following Board members were present at roll call: Chairman Gilbert III, Vice Chairman Rodriguez, Commissioners Bastien Bermudez, Cabrera, Cohen Higgins, and Steinberg.
In addition to Board members, the following staff members were present:
~ Mayor Daniella Levine Cava;
~ County Attorney (CA) Geri Bonzon-Keenan;
~ Executive Assistant County Attorney Jess McCarty;
~ Mr. David Clodfelter, Director, Miami-Dade Office of Management and Budget (OMB);
~ Chief Operations Officer Jimmy Morales, Office of the Mayor;
~ Clerk of the Board, Director, Basia Pruna and;
~Deputy Clerk Zorana Milton
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ITEMS
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Report
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INFORMATION FOR SECOND BUDGET HEARING - FY 2024-25 PROPOSED BUDGET(Mayor)
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INFORMATION FOR SECOND BUDGET HEARING FY 2024-24 PROPOSED BUDGET
CA Geri Bonzon-Keenan announced the Board of County Commissioners (Board) would conduct a public hearing at tonight�s (9/19) meeting and adopt millage rates, set fees, rates, and other charges; and adopt budgets for Miami-Dade County for Fiscal Year 2024-25. She advised there were eight (8) ordinances before the Board and noted in accordance with Florida law, the millage rates adopted at tonight�s Budget Hearing could not exceed the proposed millage rates that were adopted at the First Budget Hearing on September 5, 2024.
CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of Agenda Item A into the record.
Mr. David Clodfelter indicated that the proposed countywide millage was 4.574 mills, which was 9.77% above the State defined rollback rate of 4.167. He noted that the proposed millage rate would generate revenue to support services included the proposed budget, including a planned cost of living adjustment, an increase from the Florida Retirement System (FRS), an increase to the maintenance of effort, funding for the Department of Transportation and Public Works and, the Jackson Health Systems.
CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of Agenda Item B into the record.
Mr. David Clodfelter announced that the proposed Countywide debt service millage rate was 0.4271 mills, 0.3259 mills for County-wide debt service including the Building Better Communities Bond Program and 0.1012 mills for the Public Health Trust Jackson Miracle Building Bond program.
CA Bonzon-Keenan read the titles of Agenda Items C and D into the record.
Mr. David Clodfelter advised that the proposed Unincorporated Municipal Service Area (UMSA) operating millage was 1.909 mills, which was 8.86% above the State defined rollback rate of 1.7536. He explained that the proposed millage rate would generate revenue to support the services included in the proposed budget, including a planned cost of living adjustment and an increase from the Florida Retirement System (FRS).
CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of Agenda Items E and F into the record.
Mr. David Clodfelter indicated that the proposed Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Service District operating millage was 2.3965 mills, which was 9.89% above the State defined rollback rate of 2.1809 mills. He noted the proposed millage rate would generate revenue to support the services included in the proposed budget, including additional units, a planned cost of living adjustment and an increase from the Florida Retirement System (FRS).
CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of Agenda Item G into the record.
Mr. David Clodfelter, indicated that the proposed Miami-Dade Library System operating millage was 0.2812 mills, which was 9.72% above the State defined rollback rate of 0.2563 mills. He stated that the proposed millage rate would generate revenue to support the services included in the proposed budget, a planned cost of living adjustment and an increase from the Florida Retirement System (FRS).
CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of Agenda Item H into the record.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Levine Cava opened her remarks by expressing gratitude to County staff and community members who participated in the budget process. She described the proposed fiscal year 2024-25 budget as a responsible and accountable, one that would maintain service excellence while addressing significant fiscal challenges stemming from the separation of five (5) constitutional offices. Mayor Levine Cava advised that despite these constraints, the administration had preserved the County's historically low millage rates while building upon previous tax reductions and maintaining investments in core priorities including public safety, transit, housing, and environmental initiatives.
Mayor Levine Cava detailed several budget adjustments made in response to community input and Board of County Commissioners (Board) directives. She noted transit funding had been secured through full funding of reserves in the Transportation Infrastructure Improvement District (TIID), which would serve as a dedicated fund for future transit projects. Additionally, Mayor Levine Cava announced that the administration had allocated an additional $1.5 million to offset declining tourist development tax revenues that typically supported cultural programming. She explained the County had initiated private fundraising efforts that had already generated $400,000 in pledges to bridge remaining funding gaps.
Mayor Levine Cava highlighted other key budget priorities that reflected community needs. She noted the proposed budget included an additional $1 million to continue the Eviction Diversion Program, which provided critical support to families facing housing displacement. Mayor Levine Cave advised that funding for the �Save Our Seniors Program� had also been increased to better serve the County's most vulnerable residents and noted that throughout the adjustments, public safety remained a top concern, particularly during the anticipated transition to an elected Sheriff position.
Mayor Levine Cava emphasized the administration's commitment to maintaining public safety funding, noting that each year of her tenure had featured increased investments in law enforcement and emergency services. She assured commissioners that adequate reserves had been established to provide additional resources if needed and expressed appreciation for the collaborative budget development process. Mayor Levine Cava concluded her remarks by thanking residents for their active participation in shaping the County's fiscal priorities.
Chairman Gilbert III opened the public hearing and the following individuals appeared before the Board:
1. Ms. Josie Goytisolo, Regis House, 1250 NW 7th Street Miami, Florida
2. Ms. Renee Pesci-Smith, Executive Director, Arts and Business Council of Miami 2100 SW 8TH Street
3. Mr. Kenneth Kilpatrick, Brownsville Civic Neighborhood Association, 5167 NW 29th Avenue, Miami, Florida
4. Ms. Heaven Jones, Outreach Manager, Arts and Business Council of Miami 1637 SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida
5. Mr. Theophilus Williams 1391 NW 95TH Street, Miami, Florida
6. Ms. Rezia Hayes 1177 NW 8th Street Road, Miami, Florida
7. Ms. Iris Montalvo, Regis House, 1250 NW 7TH Street, Miami, Florida
8. Mr. Gabriel Rhenals 11910 SW 112th Avenue, Miami, Florida
9. Mr. Andres Castillo Executive Director, Regis House, 1250 NW 7TH Street, Miami, Florida
10. Ms. Gabriella Goldman, Therapist, Regis House, 1250 NW 7th Street, Miami, Florida
11. Ms. Amanda Aviles 8135 SW 92nd Court, Miami, Florida
12. Mr. Leopoldo Coronado, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Jewish Community Service of South Florida., 1424 Sorolla Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida
13. Ms. Margaret Ledford, Artistic Director, City Theatre 2351 NW 16th Court, Miami, Florida
14. Ms. Anita Ratner 333 University Drive. Coral Gables, Florida
15. Mr. John Wyner 1460 Mendavia Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida
16. Chaplain Stanley Young 500 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida
17. Ms. Andria Arthur 6310 SW 79th Street, Miami, Florida
18. Ms. Lauren Novorska 1257 Albenga Avenue, Miami, Florida
19. Ms. Camila Gil, Executive Directo Armour Dance Theatre 3057 Mary Street, Miami, Florida
20. Mr. Carlos Noguera 30 NW 48th Street, Miami, Florida
21. Ms. Carolina Candelaria 6341 NW 199th Street, Miami, Florida
22. Ms. Marilyn Morales 8035 SW 26th Street, Miami, Florida
23. Mr. Kirk Whipple, Fire House Projects, 8035 SW 26th Street, Miami, Florida
24. Mr. Brian Douglas 342 NW 11th Street, Miami, Florida
25. Ms. Anolan Mallet 8050 NW Miami Court, Miami, Florida
26. Mr. Howard Herring, President, New World Symphony 330 SW 26th Road, Miami, Florida
27. Mr. Gerald Grant Jr, Treasurer, Adrianne Arsht Center 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida
28. Ms. Tara Kitt, Community Liason, Urban Health Partnerships Inc. � City of Miami Gardens
29. Mr. Chad Bernstein, Founder, Guitars Over Guns 8850 SW 58th Street, Miami, Florida
30. Ms. Mercedes Cabrera 2200 NW 72nd Avenue, Miami, Florida
31. Mr. Gabriel Pierre, Guitars Over Guns 935 NE 136th Street, Miami, Florida
32. Ms. Teara L. Jackson, Urban Health Partnerships Inc. 1800 SW 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida
33. Mr. Camilo Mejia, Policy And Advocacy Director, Catalyst Miami 3482 Frow Avenue, Miami, Florida
34. Ms. Kat Barrow Horth, Comic Kids, 1622 SW 30th avenue, Miami, Florida
35. Ms. Natalia Earle, Miami-Dade Age Friendly Initiative, 1800 SW 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida
36. Ms. Cameron Basden, Miami City Ballet, 6017 SW 16t Street, Miami, Florida
37. Mr. Gabriel Jose
38. Mr. Angel Montalvo, People�s Progressive Council of Miami-Dade, 2911 SW 21st Terrace, Miami, Florida
39. Ms. Amanda Fischer 57 NE 44th Street, Miami, Florida
40. Mr. Akia Dorsainvil, Coalition of Constituents and the Dream Defenders, 4300 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, Florida
41. Mr. Trenise Bryant, SMASH, 1166 NW 65th Street, Miami, Florida
42. Ms. Jose Rene Martinez, 8050 NW Miami Court, Miami, Florida
43. Mr. Luis Celeiro, Actor, Creations Arts Center, 1146 NW 7th Court, Miami, Florida
44. Mr. Scott Pollowitz, 21190 Mainsail Circle, Aventura, Florida
45. Ms. Erin Cover, Education and Outreach Manager, Miami Water Keeper, 201 NW 7th St Miami, Florida
46. Mr. Alex Jean Joseph 8202 NW Miami Court, Miami, Florida
47. Mr. Andre Steyn, Miami Water Keeper, 788 NE 23th St, Miami, Florida
48. Mr. Luis Vindel 8202 NW Miami Court, Miami, Florida
49. Ms. Rebecca Stanier-Schulman, Orchestra Miami, 8374 E. Dixie Hwy, Miami, Florida
50. Mr. Alan Fein, Former Chairman, Cultural Affairs Council, 525 Allandale Road, Key Biscayne, Florida
51. Ms. Marilyn Holifield, Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora, 600 Coral Way, Coral Gables, Florida
52. Mr. Teo Castellanos, Chairman, Miami Light Project, 4266 SW 62nd Ave, Miami, Florida
53. Ms. Josie Gulliksen, Artburst Miami 640 NE 122nd Street, North Miami, Florida
54. Ms. Gladys Ramirez, Executive Director, City Theather 282 NE 116 Street, Miami, Florida
55. Ms. Karen Couty, Miami Hispanic Ballet Corp, 111 SW 5th Avenue, Miami, Florida
56. Mr. Larry Fields, Fantasy Theatre Factory, 441 NE 145th Street, Miami, Florida
57. Ms. Jennean Garcia 4743 SW 3rd Street, Coral Gables, Florida
58. Mr. Rommel Arellan, Fantasy Theatre Factory, 441 NE 145th Street, Miami, Florida
59. Mr. Paul Christian Namphy 1275 NW 123rd Street Miami, Florida
60. Ms. Gabriella Deardeuff, South Dade Women Veterans Alliance, 220 NE 12th Avenue, Homestead, Florida
61. Ms. Julie Robinson spoke on behalf of Ms. Josephine Smith, South Dade Women Veterans Alliance, 29044 SW 134th Path, Homestead, Florida
62. Ms. Tamara Garcia-Fley, Arts for Learning (A4L), 5260 NW 109th Avenue, Doral, Florida
63. Ms. Julie Robinson, Founder & CEO, South Dade Women Veterans Alliance, 14661 Harrison Street, Miami, Florida
64. Mr. Patrick Oleson, A4L, 410 NW 36 Street, Miami, Florida
65. Mr. Nicholas Duran, Public Affairs Manager, Transit Alliance Miami 2150 Coral Way, Miami, Florida
66. Ms. Tala Habash, Communication Manager, Transit Alliance Miami, 2150 Coral Way, Florida
67. Ms. Dulcee Barnes, Community Justice Project 3000 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, Florida
68. Ms. Ana Villamizar 10791 North Kendall Drive, Miami, Florida
69. Ms. Martha Frassica-Rivera, Curator, Everglades Outpost, 35601 SW 192 Avenue, Homestead, Florida
70. Ms. Jean Blackwell Font, Co-Founder, Font Squared and Collaboartive 6830 SW 45 Lane, Miami, Florida
71. Ms. Amanda Mazorra, General Manager, Everglades Outpost, 35601 SW 192nd Avenue, Miami, Florida
72. Mr. Rodney Murray � declined to provide address upon the Chairman�s request
73. Ms. Shahar Tsameret, Jewish Voice for Peace South Florida., 3115 SW 27th Street, Miami, Florida
74. Mr. Theo Reyna, Foundation Government Director, New World Symphony, 7510 Byron Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida
75. Ms. Maria Llorens, Policy Director, Miami Workers Center, 2900 Bird Avenue, Miami, Florida
76. Mr. Edward J. Howard, Guitars Over Guns, 12070 NE 16th Avenue, North Miami, Florida
77. Mr. Emani Jerome, Engage Miami, 10800 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida
78. Mr. Hill Blackett 5824 NW 5th Court, Miami, Florida
79. Ms. Briyana Joseph 1450 NW 73rd Street, Miami, Florida
80. Ms. Michelle Prescott, Chairman, Historic Hampton House 4240 NW 27th Avenue, Miami, Florida
81. Ms. Amy Morales, Engage Miami, 829 SW 9th Avenue, Miami, Florida.
82. Dr. Jill Kaplan, Historic HamptoHouse, 4240 NW 27th Avenue, Miami, Florida
83. Ms. Romina Montenegro, Engage Miami, 1620 west Avenue # 204, Miami Beach, Florida
84. Ms. Denise Galvez-Turros, 2130 SW 20th Street, Miami, Florida
85. Mr. Wilfredo Ruiz, 9000 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, Florida
86. Former State Representative Roy Hardemon 1292 NW 79 Street, Miami, Florida
87. Ms. Isel Rodriguez 9880 N. Drive, Miami, Florida
88. Ms. Sahari Perez, Regional Manager, The CLEO Institute, 2523 NW 9th Street, Miami, Florida
89. Ms. Mercy Perez 14960 SW 74th Terrace, Miami, Florida
90. Mr. Mateo Rivera, The CLEO Institute, 2263 SW 37th Avenue, Miami, Florida
91. Mr. Oscar Bustillo 1202 Granada Blvd, Coral Gables, Florida
92. Ms. Kenasha Paul, Black Professionals Network, 17560 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida
93. Ms. Emily Cardenas, Executive Director, Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion, 3550 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida
94. Mr. George Valle 8740 SW 2nd Terrace, Miami, Florida
95. Ms. Amanda Altman, CEO, Kristi House, 1265 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, Florida
96. Mr. Leonard B. Jordan, President, South Florida Bluegrass Association, 13200 NW 1st Court, Miami, Florida
97. Mr. Aidan O�Brien 6170 SW 62nd Terrace, Miami, Florida
98. Mr. Gerald Reed Jr., Model City CAC, 3328 NW 53rd Street, Miami Florida
99. Ms. Nicole Crooks 1000 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida
100. Mr. Keith Ivory 1721 NW 1st court, Miami, Florida
101. Ms. Carmen Dewan 6941 SW 162nd Court, Miami, Florida
102. Ms. Raissa Fernandez 992 NW 5th Street, Miami, Florida
103. Ms. Tenny-Ann Dandy, Sunrise Movement, 2535 NW 24h Street, Miami, Florida
104. Mr. Miguel Angel Jaimes Lazcano, Sunrise Movement, 9856 SW 88th Street, Miami, Florida
105. Mr. Camilo Payan7317 SW 38th Street, Miami, Florida
Seeing no one else come before the Board to speak, Chairman Gilbert III closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Steinberg commented on the approaching one-year anniversary of October 7th, describing it as a day that had profoundly impacted Israel and the global community. She reiterated Miami-Dade County's unwavering stance against terrorism and emphasized the importance of securing the release of hostages while ending attacks on Israelis. Commissioner Steinberg concluded that the County's Israel bond investments supported a vital ally and provided beneficial returns for Miami-Dade County.
Mr. David Clodfelter corrected various scrivener's errors as follows:
- Agena Items C and E - Exhibits 1 through 5 which were inadvertently omitted from the Agenda packages were provided to Board members and staff today (9/19). He noted the attachments were included as part of the first budget hearing;
- AgendItem H - Pages 386 through 430 should be labeled as Exhibit 1;
- Information for the Second budget hearing memorandum:
1. �The Health Foundation of South Florida Inc.� referenced on Page 30, Attachment 5, should be amended to read �Urban Health Partnerships Inc.�
2. The �Doral 5K Event� referenced on Page 31,
Attachment 5 should be amended to read the �District 12 5K Event�
3. The Basic Needs section detailed on Page 32, Attachment 6, should be revised to add �Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers of Dade County Inc. for $103,250.00�
Mr. Clodfelter advised the "Information for Second Budget Hearing Memorandum" would be amended as follows:
- The Basic Needs section detailed on Page 32, Attachment 6, should be amended to add �Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers of Dade County Inc. for $103,250.00� which was inadvertently left off the list;
- To include an allocation to Community Health Services Inc. in the amount of $300,000.00 and to reduce the future services reserve to $9,816,000.00 on Page 30, Attachment 5;
- The proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget excluded certain expenditures totaling $2,910,000.00 that are required to be in the Clerk and Comptroller's budget, rather than the County's Non-Departmental Funds. In addition, the Clerk and Comptroller's budget requires a $2,866,000.00 adjustment to interdepartmental transfers, resulting in changes to Agenda Item C, the Countywide budget, and the Clerk's budget schedule in Agenda Item H.
Mr. Clodfelter advised of the following amendment to Agenda Item C:
� On page 9, the Countywide General Fund Expenditures should be amended to increase the Clerk of Court and Comptroller line item by $2,910,000.00, for a total amount of $30,156,000.00; and the Non-departmental constitutional offices line item should be decreased by the same amount, for a total amount of $33,890,000.00;
Mr. Clodfelter advised of the following amendments to Agenda Item H:
� On page 391, under the section "Clerk of Court and Comptroller Non-Court Related Clerk Fees (Fund G3011)," to increase the Transfer from Countywide General Fund (Fund G1001) line item by $2,910,000.00, for a total amount of $14,688,000. 00. The "Interdepartmental Transfers" revenue line item should be reduced by $2,866,000.00, for a total amount of $3,848,000.00, and the total revenues should be adjusted to $31,411,000.00;
� Additionally, the "Non-Court Operations Expenditures" line item should be increased by $2,910,000.00 for a total amount of $27,563,000.00. Under the "Expenditures" section, the "Interdepartmental Transfers" line item should be reduced by $2,866,000,.00 for a total amount of $3,846,000.00 and the total expenditures should be adjusted to $31,411,000.00.
Mr. Clodfelter advised that it was recommended to include an additional $3,129,000.00 to be transferred to the Ludlam Trail Trust Fund; which required amendments to Agenda Item C, the Countywide General Fund Budget, and the Capital Budget Appropriation Schedule in Agenda Item H as follows:
� Agenda Item C - On page 10, the Countywide General Fund Expenditures should be amended to adjust the Non-departmental � Recreational and Cultural line item to $15,029,000.00 and adjust the General Government Improvement Fund � General Government line item to $16,301,000.00;
� Agenda Item H - On pages 472 and 473, the General Government Improvement Fund (Fund CO003), should be amended to adjust the transfer from the General Fund Countywide line item to $49,101,000.00 and adjust the total revenues to $111,346,000. 00; to adjust the General Government Non-Departmental Repairs, Renovations, and General Government Improvement Program line item to $19,830,000.00; and to adjust the subtotal of the General Government Expenditures line item to $19,938,000.00 and adjust the total expenditures to $111,346,000.00.
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ITEM A
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241552
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Ordinance
 Clerk's Official Copy
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING THE MILLAGE FOR COUNTYWIDE GENERAL FUND OPERATING PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; LEVYING ALL TAXES SO PROVIDED; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Ordinance 24-95
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Anthony Rodriguez
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the Agenda item into the record.
Mr. David Clodfelter indicated that the proposed countywide millage was 4.574 mills, which was 9.77% above the State defined rollback rate of 4.167. He explained that the proposed millage rate would generate revenue to support services included in the proposed budget, including a planned cost of living adjustment, an increase from the Florida Retirement System (FRS), an increase to the maintenance of effort, funding for the Department of Transportation and Public Works and, the Jackson Health Systems.
There being no questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing ordinance as presented.
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9/5/2024
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM B
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241553
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Ordinance
Clerk's Official Copy
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING THE MILLAGE FOR COUNTYWIDE BONDED DEBT SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; LEVYING ALL TAXES SO PROVIDED; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Ordinance 24-96
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Anthony Rodriguez
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the Agenda item into the record.
Mr. David Clodfelter indicated that the proposed Countywide debt service millage rate was 0.4271 mills, 0.3259 mills for County-wide debt service, including the Building Better Communities Bond Program, and 0.1012 mills for the Public Health Trust Jackson Miracle Building Bond program.
There being no questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing ordinance as presented.
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9/5/2024
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM C
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241697
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Ordinance
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ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE COUNTYWIDE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; PROVIDING A SHORT TITLE; INCORPORATING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PROPOSED BUDGET AS AMENDED; APPROPRIATING ALL BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES; AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF COUNTY FUNDS IN THE TIME WARRANTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS CASH ADVANCES PENDING RECEIPT OF TAXES OR OTHER REVENUES; AUTHORIZING DEPOSIT OF INTEREST EARNED TO THE GENERAL FUND; RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER ACTIONS OF THE BOARD WHICH SET FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES; AUTHORIZING FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZING SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS BY RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CERTAIN FUNDING AGREEMENTS; WAIVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PROVISIONS OF THE CODE AND RESOLUTIONS REQUIRING EXECUTION OF COUNTY AFFIDAVITS FOR NON-PROFITS RECEIVING CERTAIN COUNTY FUNDING; AMENDING SECTION 2-1792 OF THE CODE TO CODIFY COUNTY MAYOR AS COUNTY BUDGET OFFICER; AMENDING, WAIVING OR RESCINDING, IF NECESSARY, VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CODE, APPLICABLE IMPLEMENTING ORDERS, AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS TO CONFORM SUCH ENACTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF PRIOR LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM AND INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 241554](Office of Management and Budget)
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REPORT:
See Agenda Item C Amended; Legislative File No. 241919 for the amended version.
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9/5/2024
Bifurcated, adopted on first reading as amended by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM C AMENDED
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241919
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Ordinance
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ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE COUNTYWIDE GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; PROVIDING A SHORT TITLE; INCORPORATING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PROPOSED BUDGET AS AMENDED; APPROPRIATING ALL BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES; AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF COUNTY FUNDS IN THE TIME WARRANTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS CASH ADVANCES PENDING RECEIPT OF TAXES OR OTHER REVENUES; AUTHORIZING DEPOSIT OF INTEREST EARNED TO THE GENERAL FUND; RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER ACTIONS OF THE BOARD WHICH SET FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES; AUTHORIZING FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZING SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS BY RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CERTAIN FUNDING AGREEMENTS; WAIVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PROVISIONS OF THE CODE AND RESOLUTIONS REQUIRING EXECUTION OF COUNTY AFFIDAVITS FOR NON-PROFITS RECEIVING CERTAIN COUNTY FUNDING; AMENDING SECTION 2-1792 OF THE CODE TO CODIFY COUNTY MAYOR AS COUNTY BUDGET OFFICER; AMENDING, WAIVING OR RESCINDING, IF NECESSARY, VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CODE, APPLICABLE IMPLEMENTING ORDERS, AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS TO CONFORM SUCH ENACTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF PRIOR LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM AND INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 241697](Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted as amended
Ordinance 24-97
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 10 - 3
No: Cabrera , Bermudez , Garc�a
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REPORT:
Discussion ensued between Chairman Gilbert III, Commissioner Regalado and CA Bonzon-Keenan regarding the most efficient way to proceed with voting on items for which there were multiple conflicts of interest and bifurcations.
CA Bonzon-Keenan clarified that there were four (4) Commissioners with conflicts - three (3) related to the Community Based Organization (CBO) portion and Commissioner McGee with a separate conflict regarding a grant agreement to Children of Inmates.
Chairman Gilbert III initially suggested handling the conflicts separately, but after discussion about vote counts and quorum requirements, the Board decided to address all four (4) conflicts together.
CA Bonzon-Keenan confirmed that approving the CBO portion would require a supermajority vote while the grant agreement portion would need only a majority vote.
CA Bonzon-Keenan introduced the foregoing proposed ordinance and indicated that this ordinance would be amended to incorporate the second changes memo, the scrivener�s errors and the amendments read earlier by Mr. David Clodfelter.
Chairman Gilbert III advised of a potential conflict of interest related to the Community Based Organization (CBO) portion of the foregoing proposed ordinance and stated in an abundance of caution, he would leave the chamber and abstain from voting. He noted the statement also applied to Agenda Items E and H. Chairman Gilbert III proceeded to exit the chambers prior to the matter being considered.
Commissioner Regalado advised of a potential conflict of interest regarding the CBO portion of the foregoing proposed ordinance, as she was an employee of St. Thomas University, a non-profit organization that was the intended beneficiary of a CBO grant award. She stated in an abundance of caution she would leave the chamber and abstain from voting on this matter; she indicated this also applied to Agenda Items E and H. Commissioner Regalado proceeded to exit the chambers prior to the matter being considered.
Commissioner Bastien advised of a potential conflict of interest regarding the bifurcated portions of Agenda Items C, E and, H. She noted she was currently the Executive Director for Family Action Network Movement (FANM), a non-profit organization that may be the intended recipient of a CBO grant award, a sub-grant recipient of the Immigrations Services Program, and funding previously allocated in 2015. Commissioner Bastien stated, in an abundance of caution, that she would abstain from voting on the CBO component of these proposed ordinances and proceeded to exit the chambers prior to the matter being considered.
Commissioner McGhee advised of a potential conflict of interest regarding a discussion and the allocation portion of the foregoing proposed ordinance, related to a grant agreement for Children of Inmates, as he was currently an employee of this non-profit organization. He stated in an abundance of caution he would abstain from voting on this matter, and noted his conflict statement also applied to Agenda Items C and H. Commissioner McGhee proceeded to exit the chambers prior to the matter being considered.
Commissioner Higgins requested to bifurcate the CBO portion and the Grant Agreement portions of the proposed budget. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Bermudez, and upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 9-0 (Chairman Gilbert III, Commissioners Bastien, McGhee and Regalado were absent).
Senator Garcia advised that he had two (2) amendments he wished to proffer and asked the County Attorney�s Office to read the proposed amendments into the record.
County Attorney Bonzon Keenan advised that Senator Garcia sought to amend the County Mayor's memorandum to reduce the future services reserve by $150,000 and allocate those funds to the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) for legal services related to human trafficking and domestic violence victims.
Senator Garcia explained the intent of his proposed amendment, noting that an allocation of $150,000 would significantly support efforts to protect women in the community.
In response to Chairman Gilbert III�s question regarding current funding for CABA in this fiscal year's budget, Mayor Levine Cava clarified that an allocation of $147,400.00 was designated for CABA, specifically for programs addressing domestic violence, human trafficking, and immigrant children.
Vice Chairman Rodriguez requested clarification regarding whether the allocation was for the current fiscal year or represented a three-month extension of the previous year's CBO funding.
Following extensive discussions between Mayor Levine Cava and Budget Director Clodfelter, it was clarified that the Cuban American Bar Association already received $147,400.00 annually through the CBO grant program for domestic violence, human trafficking, and immigrant children programs.
Upon learning this existing funding was in place, Senator Garcia withdrew his proffered amendment.
On behalf of Senator Garcia, Assistant County Attorney Monica Rizo read the foregoing motion into the record:
�Senator Garcia moved that the County Mayor�s proposed countywide budget be amended to reduce the allocation in the Regulatory and Economic Resources Department for the High Impact Film Program from $2,000,000 to $1,800,000, which was funded from the Miami-Dade Rescue Plan. To allocate $200,000 from the Miami-Dade Rescue Plan to Miami Media and Film Market Inc. for economic development purposes, including funding infrastructure, development partnerships, and project evaluation. The grant will also cover administrative costs and outreach efforts to engage co-production partners�.
Note: This motion also applies to Agenda Items E and H.
Commissioner Regalado questioned the $18.5 million shift in operating costs for air rescue services from Regional Services to the Fire Rescue Taxing District. She inquired about plans to address this reallocation and the long-term sustainability of the approach, noting this represented approximately $2 million per month that would impact Fire Rescue reserves over three (3) years.
Commissioner Regalado requested that alternative funding mechanisms be explored and expressed interest in shifting at least a portion of these costs back to other funding sources.
Senator Garcia acknowledged his colleague�s concerns, and stressed the importance of ensuring adequate funding for future Fire Rescue growth and capital needs.
Mr. Clodfelter explained that next year's budget included the Fire Rescue District paying $18.5 million for air rescue calls within the district, with no immediate plans for change. He noted that during each annual budget process, if the Fire Rescue District could not cover these costs, the administration would reassess and present financially feasible alternatives to the Board.
Chief Raied Jadallah, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) addressed sustainability concerns by confirming that fiscal projections showed the Fire Rescue budget would remain stable over the next three (3) years, including the ability to place additional units into service.
Mayor Levine Cava acknowledged the Commissioners' concerns and committed to conducting a long-term review to determine if reallocating some costs would be feasible. She noted that while reserves were currently strong, the administration would assess whether a portion of the costs could be shifted back to other funding sources.
Senator Garcia and Commissioner Regalado requested that this issue be revisited during the mid-year budget review, with focus on developing a funding formula based on actual service usage.
Pursuant to Rule 9.01 (E) of the Board�s Rules and Procedures, Commissioner Cohen Higgins requested bifurcation of the $10.5 million allocation to the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc. (GMCVB) for separate consideration.
It was moved by Commissioner Higgins to approve the GMCVB portion of the foregoing proposed ordinance. This motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Rodriguez and upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 12-1 (Commissioner Cohen Higgins voted �No�).
Commissioner Higgins made a motion to approve the remainder of Agenda Item C, as amended. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Regalado and, upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 10-3 (Senator Garcia, Commissioners Bermudez, and Cabrera voted �No�).
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ITEM D
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING THE MILLAGE FOR UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA OPERATING PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; LEVYING ALL TAXES SO PROVIDED; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Ordinance 24-98
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan introduced the foregoing proposed ordinance.
Mr. David Clodfelter indicated that the proposed Unincorporated Municipal Service Area (UMSA) operating millage was 1.909 mills, which was 8.86% above the State defined rollback rate of 1.7536. He explained that the proposed millage rate would generate revenue to support the services included in the proposed budget, including a planned cost of living adjustment and an increase from the Florida Retirement System (FRS).
There being no questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance as presented.
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9/5/2024
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM E
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ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA FUND BUDGET FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; PROVIDING A SHORT TITLE; INCORPORATING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PROPOSED BUDGET AS AMENDED; APPROPRIATING ALL BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES; AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF COUNTY FUNDS IN THE TIME WARRANTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS CASH ADVANCES PENDING RECEIPT OF TAXES OR OTHER REVENUES; AUTHORIZING DEPOSIT OF INTEREST EARNED TO THE GENERAL FUND; RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER ACTIONS OF THE BOARD WHICH SET FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES; AUTHORIZING FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZING SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS BY RESOLUTION; RECOGNIZING AND CONTINUING THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CERTAIN FUNDING AGREEMENTS; WAIVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PROVISIONS OF THE CODE AND RESOLUTIONS REQUIRING EXECUTION OF COUNTY AFFIDAVITS FOR NON-PROFITS RECEIVING CERTAIN COUNTY FUNDING; AMENDING, WAIVING OR RESCINDING, IF NECESSARY, VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CODE, APPLICABLE IMPLEMENTING ORDERS, AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS TO CONFORM SUCH ENACTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF PRIOR LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 241556](Office of Management and Budget)
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Amended
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REPORT:
See Agenda Item E Amended; Legislative File No. 241920 for the amended version.
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9/5/2024
Adopted on first reading as amended by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM E AMENDED
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ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA FUND BUDGET FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; PROVIDING A SHORT TITLE; INCORPORATING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PROPOSED BUDGET AS AMENDED; APPROPRIATING ALL BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES; AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF COUNTY FUNDS IN THE TIME WARRANTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS CASH ADVANCES PENDING RECEIPT OF TAXES OR OTHER REVENUES; AUTHORIZING DEPOSIT OF INTEREST EARNED TO THE GENERAL FUND; RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER ACTIONS OF THE BOARD WHICH SET FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES; AUTHORIZING FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATIONS, AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZING SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS BY RESOLUTION; RECOGNIZING AND CONTINUING THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CERTAIN FUNDING AGREEMENTS; WAIVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PROVISIONS OF THE CODE AND RESOLUTIONS REQUIRING EXECUTION OF COUNTY AFFIDAVITS FOR NON-PROFITS RECEIVING CERTAIN COUNTY FUNDING; AMENDING, WAIVING OR RESCINDING, IF NECESSARY, VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CODE, APPLICABLE IMPLEMENTING ORDERS, AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS TO CONFORM SUCH ENACTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF PRIOR LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 241698](Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted as amended
Ordinance 24-99
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 10 - 3
No: Rodriguez , Gonzalez , Bermudez
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REPORT:
County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan introduced the foregoing proposed ordinance and advised that the item would be amended to incorporate the second changes memo, the scrivener's errors, amendments read into the record earlier by Mr. Clodfelter, and Senator Garcia's amendment from Agenda Item C regarding the Miami Media and Film Market allocation.
Chairman Gilbert III, Commissioners McGhee, Regalado, and Bastien exited the chamber prior to the CBO and Grant Agreement portion of the item being considered pursuant to the conflicts announced earlier in today�s (9/19) meeting.
It was moved by Commissioner Higgins to approve the CBO and Grant Agreement portion of the foregoing proposed ordinance. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez and, upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 7-2 (Vice Chairman Rodriguez and Commissioner Gonzalez voted �No� and Chairman Gilbert III, Commissioners McGhee, Regalado, and Bastien were absent).
Chairman Gilbert III, Commissioners McGhee, Regalado, and Bastien re-entered the chambers.
Commissioner Cohen Higgins made a motion to approve the remainder of Agenda Item E as amended. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Higgins and, upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 10-3 (Vice Chairman Rodriguez, Commissioners Bermudez, and Gonzalez voted �No�).
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ITEM F
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING THE MILLAGE FOR MIAMI-DADE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE DISTRICT OPERATING PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; LEVYING ALL TAXES SO PROVIDED; RECOGNIZING AND CONTINUING THE MIAMI-DADE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE DISTRICT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Ordinance 24-100
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan introduced the foregoing proposed ordinance.
Mr. Clodfelter indicated that the proposed Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Service District operating millage was 2.3965 mills, which was 9.89% above the State defined rollback rate of 2.1809 mills. He explained the proposed millage rate would generate revenue to support the services included in the proposed budget, including additional units, a planned cost of living adjustment and an increase from the Florida Retirement System (FRS).
There being no questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance as presented.
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9/5/2024
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM G
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING THE MILLAGE FOR MIAMI-DADE LIBRARY SYSTEM OPERATING PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; LEVYING ALL TAXES SO PROVIDED; RECOGNIZING AND CONTINUING THE MIAMI-DADE LIBRARY SYSTEM; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Ordinance 24-101
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan introduced the foregoing proposed ordinance.
Mr. Clodfelter announced that the proposed Miami-Dade Library System operating millage was 0.2812 mills, which was 9.72% above the State defined rollback rate of 0.2563 mills. He noted the proposed millage rate would generate revenue to support the services included in the proposed budget, a planned cost-of-living adjustment, and an increase from the Florida Retirement System (FRS).
There being no questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing ordinance as presented.
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9/5/2024
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM H
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING PROPRIETARY BUDGETS, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BUDGETS, AND OTHER BUDGETS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; PROVIDING A SHORT TITLE; INCORPORATING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PROPOSED BUDGET AS AMENDED; APPROPRIATING ALL BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES; AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF COUNTY FUNDS IN TIME WARRANTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS CASH ADVANCES PENDING RECEIPT OF TAXES OR OTHER REVENUES; RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER ACTIONS OF BOARD WHICH SET FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES; AUTHORIZING FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATIONS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR AMENDMENT; APPROVING REVISED FEES, CHARGES, AND IMPLEMENTING ORDERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES AND AUTHORIZING SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS BY RESOLUTION; APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PAY PLAN; AUTHORIZING ALLOCATIONS AND REALLOCATIONS OF BOND PROCEEDS AND INTEREST EARNINGS; AUTHORIZING
MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE BOND ISSUE RESERVES; ESTABLISHING SUCH FUNDS AS MAY BE APPROVED DURING FISCAL YEAR AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR EXPENDITURE; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF LOCAL BUSINESS TAX SURCHARGE TO BEACON COUNCIL; APPROPRIATING GRANT, DONATION, AND CONTRIBUTION FUNDS; AUTHORIZING MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CERTAIN FUNDING AGREEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR CERTAIN GRANTS; CONTINUING MUNICIPAL SERVICES FUND; AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT FROM THE ENVIRONMENTALLY ENDANGERED LANDS (�EEL�) ACQUISITION TRUST FUND TO SUPPLEMENT THE EEL LAND MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND TO MAINTAIN THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 24-50.5 (2)(B)(I) OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (�CODE�); WAIVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, (A) SECTION 29-7(G) OF THE CODE RELATED TO ALLOCATION OF DOCUMENTARY SURTAX FUNDS, (B) RESOLUTION NO. R-924-08 RELATING TO TRANSIT FARES, FEES, AND CHARGES, (C) PROVISIONS OF SECTION 25B-36 OF THE CODE REQUIRING DEPOSITS INTO THE LUDLAM TRAIL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TRUST FUND, (D) PROVISIONS OF SECTION 24-40 OF THE CODE TO ALLOW VESSEL REGISTRATION FUNDS DEPOSITED IN THE BISCAYNE BAY ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT TRUST FUND TO BE USED FOR CERTAIN STUDIES FOR THE COUNTY�S REASONABLE ASSURANCE PLAN, (E) PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2-1803(4) OF THE CODE REQUIRING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES CITIZEN�S ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR USE OF SURPLUS FUNDS FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS, AND (F) PROVISIONS OF THE CODE AND RESOLUTIONS REQUIRING EXECUTION OF COUNTY AFFIDAVITS FOR NON-PROFITS RECEIVING CERTAIN COUNTY FUNDING; AMENDING SECTION 28A-9 OF THE CODE RELATING TO FREIGHT SECURITY AT PORTMIAMI; AMENDING SECTION 2-11.1 OF THE CODE RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES AND OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT REPOSITORY FUNCTIONS; AMENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 8A OF THE CODE RELATING TO THE LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RECEIPT, CHAPTER 29 OF THE CODE RELATING TO THE TOURIST DEVELOPMENT ROOM TAX AND CONVENTION DEVELOPMENT TAX, AND ANY OTHER CODE SECTIONS REQUIRED TO AFFECT THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED THEREWITH FROM THE TAX COLLECTOR TO THE REGULATORY AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES DEPARTMENT; AMENDING, WAIVING OR RESCINDING VARIOUS CODE SECTIONS REQUIRED TO AFFECT THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS; AMENDING, WAIVING OR RESCINDING, IF NECESSARY, VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CODE, APPLICABLE IMPLEMENTING ORDERS, AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS TO CONFORM SUCH ENACTMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF PRIOR LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND INCLUSION IN AND EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 241559](Office of Management and Budget)
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REPORT:
See Agenda Item H Amended; Legislative File No. 241918 for the amended version.
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9/5/2024
Bifurcated, adopted on first reading as amended by the Board of County Commissioners
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ITEM H AMENDED
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING PROPRIETARY BUDGETS, SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT BUDGETS, AND OTHER BUDGETS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2024 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025; PROVIDING A SHORT TITLE; INCORPORATING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PROPOSED BUDGET AS AMENDED; APPROPRIATING ALL BUDGETED REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES; AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF COUNTY FUNDS IN TIME WARRANTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF FUNDS AS CASH ADVANCES PENDING RECEIPT OF TAXES OR OTHER REVENUES; RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER ACTIONS OF BOARD WHICH SET FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES; AUTHORIZING FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES CONSISTENT WITH APPROPRIATIONS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR AMENDMENT; APPROVING REVISED FEES, CHARGES, AND IMPLEMENTING ORDERS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES AND AUTHORIZING SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS BY RESOLUTION; APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PAY PLAN; AUTHORIZING ALLOCATIONS AND REALLOCATIONS OF BOND PROCEEDS AND INTEREST EARNINGS; AUTHORIZING MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE BOND ISSUE RESERVES; ESTABLISHING SUCH FUNDS AS MAY BE APPROVED DURING FISCAL YEAR AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR EXPENDITURE; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF LOCAL BUSINESS TAX SURCHARGE TO BEACON COUNCIL; APPROPRIATING GRANT, DONATION, AND CONTRIBUTION FUNDS; AUTHORIZING MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CERTAIN FUNDING AGREEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR CERTAIN GRANTS; CONTINUING MUNICIPAL SERVICES FUND; AUTHORIZING DISBURSEMENT FROM THE ENVIRONMENTALLY ENDANGERED LANDS (�EEL�) ACQUISITION TRUST FUND TO SUPPLEMENT THE EEL LAND MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND TO MAINTAIN THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 24-50.5(2)(B)(I) OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (�CODE�); WAIVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, (A) SECTION 29-7(G) OF THE CODE RELATED TO ALLOCATION OF DOCUMENTARY SURTAX FUNDS, (B) RESOLUTION NO. R-924-08 RELATING TO TRANSIT FARES, FEES, AND CHARGES, (C) PROVISIONS OF SECTION 24-40 OF THE CODE TO ALLOW VESSEL REGISTRATION FUNDS DEPOSITED IN THE BISCAYNE BAY ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT TRUST FUND TO BE USED FOR CERTAIN STUDIES FOR THE COUNTY�S REASONABLE ASSURANCE PLAN, (D) PROVISIONS OF SECTION 2-1803(4) OF THE CODE REQUIRING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES CITIZEN�S ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR USE OF SURPLUS FUNDS FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS, AND (E) PROVISIONS OF THE CODE AND RESOLUTIONS REQUIRING EXECUTION OF COUNTY AFFIDAVITS FOR NON-PROFITS RECEIVING CERTAIN COUNTY FUNDING; AMENDING SECTION 28A-9 OF THE CODE RELATING TO FREIGHT SECURITY AT PORTMIAMI; AMENDING SECTION 2-11.1 OF THE CODE RELATING TO FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES AND OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT REPOSITORY FUNCTIONS; AMENDING PROVISIONS OF THE CODE RELATING TO CERTAIN TAXES, AND ANY OTHER CODE SECTIONS REQUIRED TO AFFECT THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED THEREWITH FROM THE TAX COLLECTOR TO THE REGULATORY AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES DEPARTMENT; AMENDING, WAIVING OR RESCINDING VARIOUS CODE SECTIONS REQUIRED TO AFFECT THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS; AMENDING, WAIVING OR RESCINDING, IF NECESSARY, VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE CODE, APPLICABLE IMPLEMENTING ORDERS, AND OTHER LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS TO CONFORM SUCH ENACTMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS OF PRIOR LEGISLATIVE ENACTMENTS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND INCLUSION IN AND EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 241699](Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted as amended
Ordinance 24-102
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 8 - 5
No: Cabrera , Rodriguez , Gonzalez , Bermudez , Garc�a
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REPORT:
County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan introduced foregoing proposed ordinance and advised that the item would be amended to incorporate the second changes memo, the scrivener's errors, amendments read into the record earlier by Mr. Clodfelter, and Senator Garcia's amendment from Agenda Items C and E regarding the Miami Media and Film Market allocation.
Pursuant to the conflicts of interest announced earlier, Chairman Gilbert III, Commissioners McGhee, Regalado, and Bastien exited the chamber prior to the CBO and Grant Agreement portion of the ordinance being considered.
Commissioner Higgins moved to approve the CBO and Grant Agreement portion of the foregoing proposed ordinance. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Cohen Higgins and, upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 9-0 (Chairman Gilbert III, Commissioners McGhee, Regalado, and Bastien were absent).
Chairman Gilbert III, Commissioners McGhee, Regalado, and Bastien returned to chambers.
CA Bonzon-Keenan advised that Commissioner Bastien also had a conflict of interest regarding the Capital Budget portion of the ordinance.
Commissioner Bastien proceeded to exit the chamber, prior to the matter being considered.
Commissioner Higgins made a motion to approve the Capital Budget portion and Building Better Communities portion of the foregoing proposed ordinance. This motion was seconded by Chairman Gilbert III and, upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 12-0 (Commissioner Bastien was absent).
CA Bonzon-Keenan advised that Commissioner Cohen Higgins requested to bifurcate the Capital Budget line item titled �Homeless Facilities,� related to the allocation of $15.9 million of the total $18.4 million, which represents the amount necessary for the proposed acquisition of the LaQuinta Inn property.
Commissioner Higgins made a motion to adopt the $15,900,000 Capital Budget �Homeless Facilities� line item portion of the foregoing proposed ordinance. This motion was seconded by Chairman Gilbert III and, upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 11-2 (Commissioner Cohen Higgins and Senator Garcia voted �No�).
Commissioner McGhee requested to bifurcate Section 30 (Attachment I) of the Water and Sewer portion of the foregoing ordinance, noting his intent to vote �no� on this portion.
Commissioner Regalado made a motion to approve the Water and Sewer (Section 30, attachment I) portion of the foregoing ordinance. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Cohen Higgins and, upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 7-6 (Vice Chairman Rodriguez, Senator Garcia, Commissioners Cabrera, Gonzalez, McGhee, and Bermudez voted �No�).
Commissioner Regalado made a motion to approve the remainder of Agenda Item H, as amended. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Higgins and, upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 8-5 (Vice Chairman Rodriguez, Commissioners Bermudez, Cabrera, Gonzalez, and Senator Garcia voted �No�).
Senator Garcia questioned why police academy classes were being reduced from potentially four to two when overtime costs continue to increase, arguing there is a direct correlation between insufficient staffing and overtime needs. He expressed disagreement with the administration's position that overtime has no correlation to hiring levels, stating that more academy graduates would reduce the need for costly overtime. The discussion included specific figures: FY 2022-23 overtime totaled $59.5 million including fringe benefits, with increases since COVID. Senator Garcia maintained that cutting academy classes while spending heavily on overtime represented flawed budgeting priorities for public safety.
Senator Garcia inquired about the cuts to the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) academies and the increase in overtime.
Mr. Clodfelter explained that next year�s budget included funding for two (2) police academy classes, with the possibility of four (4) classes this year. Regarding overtime, he noted that current attrition rates were among the lowest in the Country and clarified that the overtime budget in recent years had not directly correlated with the number of hires.
Mayor Levine Cava added that overtime funds were available in the Reserve Fund and that the new academy classes were budgeted until the arrival of the new Sheriff, who would negotiate whether additional classes were necessary. She also mentioned that officers worked overtime only when there was a special need and reiterated that overtime was not directly correlated with the number of officers hired.
Senator Garcia contended that the increase in overtime was due to an insufficient number of officers and suggested the number of more police academy classes should be increased instead of reducing the numbers.
Further discussion ensued regarding police officer overtime and the total amounts paid in previous years. Mr. Clodfelter noted that total overtime, including fringe benefits, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 was $59.5 million. He explained that overtime had increased during the Coronavirus Disease 2029 (COVID-19) pandemic and had continued to rise since.
In response to Commissioner Gonzalez's question about whether overtime for the next year could be projected, Mr. Clodfelter indicated that the administration had projected an amount similar to FY 2022-23 levels, with additional funding available if necessary.
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ADJOURNMENT
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REPORT:
Hearing no further business come before the Board of County Commissioners, the meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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Agenda Key: 5141 |