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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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REPORT:
Flora Garcia, Commission Reporter
(305) 375-4906
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1A
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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05 (H)
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REPORT:
Commissioner Cabrera led the invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
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1B
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ROLL CALL
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Regalado convened the Infrastructure, Innovation and Technology Committee (IITC) meeting at 1:10 p.m.
In addition to the Committee members, the following staff members were also present:
- Chief Administrative Officer Carladenise Edwards, Office of the Mayor
- Chief Utilities and Regulatory Services Officer Roy Coley, Office of the Mayor
- Assistant County Attorneys Debra Herman, Eduardo Gonzalez, and Christopher Wahl
- Deputy Clerks Zorana Milton and Flora Garcia, Clerk of the Board (COB), Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County
MOTION TO SET THE AGENDA
Assistant County Attorney (ACA) Christopher Wahl announced pursuant to the Changes memorandum dated January 13, 2025, Agenda Items 2C and 3G were added to today�s (1/13) Infrastructure, Innovation and Technology Committee (IITC) agenda. Additionally, he noted that Chairwoman Regalado requested to be listed as the prime sponsor for Agenda Item 3G.
ACA Wahl also noted that Agenda Item 3F contained a scrivener�s error and was corrected as detailed under Agenda Item 3F, Legislative File Number 242278).
It was moved by Vice Chairwoman Higgins that the Infrastructure, Innovation and Technology Committee (IITC) approve the agenda, including the aforementioned additions. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Cohen Higgins; and upon being put to a vote, the motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
Vice Chairwoman Higgins moved to consider Agenda Items 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3F, and 3G simultaneously. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Cabrera; and upon being put to a vote, the motion passed by a vote of 5-0.
Note: Agenda Items 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3F, and 3G were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.
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1C
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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1D
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REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Regalado opened the reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard; and hearing no one wishing to speak, the reasonable opportunity to speak was closed.
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1E
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)
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1F
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DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
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1G
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PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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2
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COUNTY COMMISSION
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2A
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242024
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Resolution
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Juan Carlos Bermudez
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT 12 COMMISSIONER WITH QUARTERLY WRITTEN REPORTS ON THE PROGRESS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN DISTRICT 12
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Vote: 5 - 0
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12/10/2024
Meeting cancelled by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee
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2B
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242230
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Resolution
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Raquel A. Regalado
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE, WITHIN 30 DAYS, TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT FOR NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION SERVICE FOR THE ALEXANDER ORR WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND THE HIALEAH LIME RECLAMATION FACILITY WITH PIVOTAL UTILITY HOLDINGS, INC. D/B/A FLORIDA CITY GAS AT THE BEST RATE POSSIBLE UNDER FLORIDA CITY GAS� TARIFF FOR A 10 YEAR TERM; AND BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE SUCH CONTRACT, ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY, SUBJECT TO THE COUNTY MAYOR FILING WITH THE CLERK OF THE BOARD A RECOMMENDATION TO ENTER INTO A NON-COMPETITIVE SOLE SOURCE DESIGNATED PURCHASE PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1(B)(3) OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN
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Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
The Clerk of the Board received notification that the foregoing proposed resolution was forwarded to the January 22, 2025, Board of County Commissioners' (Board) meeting.
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2C
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250052
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Resolution
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Raquel A. Regalado
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO IDENTIFY A FUNDING SOURCE AND COMMIT TO PROVIDING LEGALLY AVAILABLE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000.00 TO BE USED AS MATCHING FUNDS SHOULD PROVIDENT RESOURCES GROUP�S APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, THROUGH ITS FY 2024 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT, BE ACCEPTED FOR A HYDROTHERMAL BIOSOLIDS TECHNOLOGY PROJECT; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH PROVIDENT RESOURCES GROUP FOR SUCH MATCHING FUNDS
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Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Regalado introduced the foregoing proposed resolution.
Commissioner Cohen Higgins addressed the biosolid management crisis in South Dade, questioning the County's ability to fund an additional $3 million request. She highlighted ongoing service deficiencies from the current waste contractor and noted significant cost increases proposed by potential new vendors for comparable services.
Chairwoman Regalado echoed Commissioner Cohen Higgins' concerns and reported her discussions with federal committee members regarding biosolids and PFAS ("forever chemicals"). She noted Florida's ban on out-of-state biosolid transfers and highlighted the EPA's planned PFAS regulations. Chairwoman Regalado emphasized the availability of federal funding through grants for innovative solutions, urging immediate action to secure funds before EPA regulation changes increase hauling costs.
Chairwoman Regalado explained the $3 million allocation would be reimbursed by the contractor if Phase II proceeded after successful technology testing in March 2025. She emphasized this initial investment could secure federal grant funding while the County explored additional solutions.
Mr. Roy Coley, Chief of Utilities and Regulatory Services Officer Office of the Mayor, explained the programmed financing and developmental process for the project. He reiterated the receipt of $3 million in matching funds from the federal government would initiate a two-year process to develop a concept, budget, and design for the proposed technology. Mr. Coley further explained that Phase II would begin if the contractor proved the technology viable and would reimburse the County�s initial $3 million investment. He indicated the funding source was not identified since the project was not contemplated when the current fiscal year budget was developed.
Commissioner Cohen Higgins questioned committing funds before validating the proposed solution's effectiveness.
Chairwoman Regalado clarified the urgency centered on EPA grant deadlines, confirming funds would only be released after technological validation. Vice Chairwoman Higgins asked if the County's early partnership would guarantee priority for biosolid disposal once the technology was operational.
Mr. Coley explained the County's ownership of Phase I technology rights and detailed the collection priority and intellectual property rights that would apply if Phase II proceeded and was constructed on County property.
Mr. Coley and Vice Chairwoman Higgins discussed the implications of County ownership regarding technology and intellectual property rights.
In response to Commissioner Cohen Higgins� request for an update regarding the status of the biosolid removal in South Dade, Mr. Coley detailed that state regulatory changes increased biosolid disposal costs from $57 per ton and market analysis found no Florida facilities could match previous service levels or pricing. He further explained that while Compost USA proposed a three-year contract at $102 per ton that was rejected by the Board of County Commissioners (Board), through negotiations with staff, the company later agreed to process 50% of Central District biosolids at $102 per ton. Mr. Coley advised that the Strategic Procurement Department (SPD) was currently reviewing emergency procurement for South Dade disposal at an estimated $150-200 per ton.
Commissioner Cohen Higgins reiterated her concerns regarding the legislation�s fiscal impact and inquired whether the Board would be provided proof of concept results before releasing the $3 million funding.
Chairwoman Regalado noted the proof of concept would be completed in March 2025 which was in line with the EPA�s grant deadlines.
Commissioner Cohen Higgin requested that the South Dade area be prioritized once the contract details were finalized.
Ms. Carladenise Edwards, Chief Administrative Officer, Office of the Mayor, assured Commissioner Cohen Higgins that the procurement team was aware of the district�s urgent need.
Responding to Vice Chairwoman Higgins' inquiry about the new mass burn facility Mr. Coley confirmed it could be designed to process sludge waste.
Vice Chairwoman Higgins urged accelerating the mass burner incinerator facility development to reduce biosolid handling costs.
Hearing no other comments or objections, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution, as presented.
The Clerk's Office received notification that the foregoing proposed resolution was forwarded to the January 22, 2025 Board of County Commissioners (Board) meeting.
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DEPARTMENT(S)
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3A
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242140
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Resolution
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Strategic Procurement |
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RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDITIONAL TIME OF FIVE YEARS FOR PREQUALIFICATION POOL NO. RTQ-01137 FOR THE PURCHASE OF HAULING AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS; PROVIDED THAT ANY CONTRACT AWARD UNDER THE POOL EXCEEDING $5,000,000.00 IS RATIFIED BY THE BOARD
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Vote: 5 - 0
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3B
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242274
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Resolution
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Danielle Cohen Higgins
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RESOLUTION GRANTING PETITION TO CLOSE A SOUTHERLY PORTION OF SW 294 STREET FROM 330 FEET EAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF SW 165 AVENUE EAST FOR APPROXIMATELY 669 FEET (VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY PETITION NO. P-1020) FILED BY JASA 1019 LLC AND WAIVING THE SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 7606 AS TO ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Vote: 5 - 0
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3C
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242118
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Resolution
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Juan Carlos Bermudez
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RESOLUTION APPROVING A NON-EXCLUSIVE ACCESS AND SHARING OF ELECTRICAL POWER AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND ACTUALIDAD MEDIA GROUP, LLC THAT ALLOWS ACTUALIDAD MEDIA GROUP, LLC VEHICULAR INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER COUNTY PROPERTY IN ORDER TO ACCESS THE NEAREST PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM ITS PROPERTY AND TO SHARE ELECTRICAL POWER WITH THE COUNTY IN EXCHANGE FOR A PRO-RATED MONTHLY PAYMENT OF $2,713.80 FOR ITS SHARE OF THE ELECTRICITY COSTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND TO EXERCISE ANY AND ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, INCLUDING THE OPTION TO RENEW
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Vote: 5 - 0
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3D
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242277
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Resolution
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Juan Carlos Bermudez
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RESOLUTION APPROVING A JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF NW 106 TERRACE/STREET AND RESURFACING IMPROVEMENTS AS PART OF WASD PROJECT W-943 BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE TOWN OF MEDLEY FOR A ROAD RESTORATION AND RESURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ALONG N.W. 106 STREET AND N.W. 107 AVENUE; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Vote: 5 - 0
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3E
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242144
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Resolution
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Water & Sewer Department |
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RESOLUTION APPROVING EXTENSION OF A NON-COMPETITIVE LEGACY CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND ACI PAYMENTS, INC. FOR ELECTRONIC PAYMENT PROCESSING SERVICES, THROUGH EXECUTION OF THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT, WHICH AMENDMENT EXTENDS THE MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR, PROVIDES FOR TWO ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW, AND ALLOWS ACI PAYMENTS, INC. TO INCREASE THE CARD SERVICES CONVENIENCE FEE; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE FIFTH AMENDMENT AND TO EXERCISE ANY AND ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, INCLUDING THE OPTIONS TO RENEW, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Regalado requested clarification regarding the feasibility of streamlining electronic payment options for County services, specifically the surcharge costs for customers using debit cards.
In response to Chairwoman Regalado�s question, Ms. Amanda Kinnick, Interim Director of the Water and Sewer Department (WASD), explained that vendors were able to impose convenience fees and service charges following a ruling that the State law prohibiting surcharges was deemed unconstitutional. She stated the department asked the County Attorney Office to review the State legislation to determine the feasibility of preparing an urging.
Chairwoman Regalado stated she would collaborate with the County Attorney on the matter.
In response to Chairwoman Regalado�s inquiries regarding the possibility of negotiating different rates for debit and credit transactions, Ms. Kinnick responded that the department was exploring all options. She noted a Request for Proposals (RFP) was being developed which, would consider the feasibility of implementing payment platforms with no surcharges for electronic transactions.
Chairwoman Regalado spoke about legislation she sponsored to allow permitting fees to be paid via paypal, and commented on the additional expenses incurred when permitting and connection costs were paid by credit and/or debit cards due to surcharge fees.
In response to Commissioner Cohen Higgins� question regarding the transaction fee increase, Ms. Kinnick stated the vendor increased the fee, to recover processing costs and noted the fee had not been increased since 2003, and remained below the current market rate.
Commissioner Cohen Higgins requested clarification as to whether the fee was increased in November 2024 as cited in the item, and asked if the fee increase had gone into effect and the purpose of the foregoing proposed resolution.
Ms. Kinnick explained the increase was implemented in December 2024 following negotiations with the vendor.
Hearing no other objections or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution, as presented.
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3F
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242278
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Resolution
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Raquel A. Regalado
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RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT NO. S-978, CENTRAL DISTRICT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT CHLORINATION FACILITY HARDENING PROJECT, TO COMTECH ENGINEERING, INC. FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $10,376,883.85 AND A CONTRACT TERM OF 475 CALENDAR DAYS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO UTILIZE THE MIAMI-DADE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT�S CONSENT DECREE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS ACCELERATION ORDINANCE, SECTION 2-8.2.12 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO MANAGE CONTRACT NO. S-978; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT AND TO EXERCISE THE TERMINATION AND OTHER PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
The foregoing proposed resolution contained a scrivener�s error, which was corrected as follows:
On Page MDC002 of the Mayor�s memorandum, under the heading titled �Vendor Selection & Track Record,� in the second full paragraph, the phrase �was deemed non-responsive and is not eligible for an award� was replaced with �was deemed ineligible for an award.�
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3G
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242271
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Resolution
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Raquel A. Regalado
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED NON-EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND WASTE CONNECTIONS OF FLORIDA, INC. FOR USE AND PROVISION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, INCLUDING RENEWAL AND TERMINATION PROVISIONS
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Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Regalado asked to be listed as the prime sponsor.
The Clerk of the Board received notification that the foregoing proposed resolution was forwarded to the January 22, 2025, Board of County Commissioners' (Board) meeting.
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COUNTY MAYOR
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
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CLERK OF THE BOARD
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6A
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250005
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Report
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Clerk of the Board |
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APPROVAL OF THE CLERK�S SUMMARY OF MINUTES FOR THE JUNE 11, 2024, AND NOVEMBER 13, 2024, COUNTY INFRASTRUCTURE, OPERATIONS AND INNOVATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING
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Approved
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT(S)
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ADJOURNMENT
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REPORT:
There being no further business to come before the Infrastructure, Innovation and Technology Committee (IITC), the meeting was adjourned at 1:38 p.m.
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Agenda Key: 5193 |