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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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REPORT:
Judy Marsh, Commissioner Reporter
(305) 375-1967
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1A
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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05 (H)
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REPORT:
Commissioner Gonzalez led the invocation.
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1B
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ROLL CALL
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REPORT:
Prior to the Roll Call Deputy Clerk Zorana Milton announced that Commissioner Gilbert III would be absent from today�s (1/15) Appropriations Committee meeting.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins convened the Appropriations Committee meeting at 11:09 a.m. She welcomed her colleagues and members of the audience to the newly created Appropriations Committee (APC) and expressed appreciation to Board of County Commissioners (Board) Chairman Rodriguez for his vision and leadership in creating this Committee. Chairwoman Cohen Higgins noted the Board was entering into a difficult financial and fiscal year and the Committee was tasked with reviewing and ensuring that every dollar that was previously budgeted was being spent wisely and appropriately for Miami-Dade County residents. She stated that she looked forward to serving with her colleagues and noted should the Board be asked to raise taxes on residents, the Committee could assure the Board of its detailed review of the County�s $13 billion budget to prevent raising taxes.
In addition to the Committee members, the following staff members were present:
~ Chief Operations Officer (COO) Jimmy Morales, Office of the Mayor;
~ Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Carladenise Edwards, Office of the Mayor;
~ Assistant County Attorneys (ACA) David Murray, Michael Mastrucci, and Michael Valdes; and
~ Deputy Clerks Zorana Milton and Judy Marsh.
Board of County Commissioners Vice Chairman McGhee was also present.
Motion to Set Agenda
ACA Valdes advised the items to be considered at today�s meeting would be those listed on the final agenda along with the addition of Agenda Items 2B Substitute and 2C Substitute. Additionally, he noted pursuant to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) Chairman Anthony Rodriguez�s memorandum dated January 15, 2025, entitled �Requested Changes to the Appropriations Committee Agenda,� Agenda Item 3M contained a scrivener�s error.
Commissioner Steinberg moved that the Committee approve today�s (1/15) APC agenda with the aforementioned changes as noted by ACA Valdes. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez, and upon being put to a vote, passed 3-0 (Commissioners Cabrera and Gilbert III were absent).
Commissioner Gonzalez requested to bifurcate Agenda Items 2C and 3L.
Commissioner Steinberg requested to bifurcate Agenda Items 2C, 3I and 3J.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins requested to bifurcate Agenda Items 3B, 3D, and 3H in addition to the items requested by Commissioners Gonzalez and Steinberg.
Commissioner Gonzalez moved to consider the remaining items (Agenda Items 2A, 2B Substitute, 2D, 3A, 3C 3E, 3F, 3G, 3K, 3M, and 3N). This motion was seconded by Commissioner Steinberg, and upon being put to a vote, passed by a vote of 3-0 (Commissioner Cabrera was absent and Commissioner Gilbert III was excused).
Note: Agenda Items 2A, 2B Substitute, 2D, 3A, 3C 3E, 3F, 3G, 3K, and 3N were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. Agenda Item 3M was forwarded to the Board with a favorable recommendation, as corrected.
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1C
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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REPORT:
Commissioner Gonzalez led the 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 Cohen Higgins opened the reasonable opportunity to be heard; seeing no one come forward to speak the reasonable opportunity 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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242317
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Resolution
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Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO: (1) NEGOTIATE, ENTER INTO, AND IMPLEMENT AN AGREEMENT WITH BENCOR TO PROVIDE CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS THROUGH A SPECIAL PAY PLAN FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES BY ACCESSING A COMPETITIVELY SOLICITED CONTRACT BETWEEN BENCOR AND ANOTHER PUBLIC ENTITY; (2) IMPLEMENT PROCEDURES AND AMEND THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LEAVE MANUAL TO EFFECTUATE SPECIAL PAY PLAN; AND (3) NEGOTIATE INCLUSION OF SPECIAL PAY PLAN WITH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Cabrera
Excused: Gilbert, III
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2B
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242015
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Resolution
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Danielle Cohen Higgins
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RESOLUTION APPOINTING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO. 02-216 AND SECTION 163.356, FLORIDA STATUTES, JAMES E. MCDONALD AND RYAN MOSELY TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE NARANJA LAKES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO FILE CERTIFICATES OF APPOINTMENT WITH THE CLERK OF THE BOARD
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Withdrawn
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REPORT:
(See Agenda Item 2B Substitute; Legislative File No. 250059)
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2B SUBSTITUTE
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250059
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Resolution
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Danielle Cohen Higgins
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RESOLUTION APPOINTING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO. 02-216 AND SECTION 163.356, FLORIDA STATUTES, JAMES E. MCDONALD AND RYAN MOSELY TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE NARANJA LAKES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (�CRA�); DESIGNATING JAMES E. MCDONALD AS CHAIRMAN AND RYAN MOSELY AS VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE CRA; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO FILE CERTIFICATES OF APPOINTMENT WITH THE CLERK OF THE BOARD [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 242015]
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Cabrera
Excused: Gilbert, III
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins explained the foregoing substitute item differed from the original version in that it was changed to reflect James E. McDonald as Chairman of the Naranja Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), and Ryan Mosley as Vice-Chairman of the CRA.
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2C
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250001
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Resolution
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Danielle Cohen Higgins
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO ADVERTISE AND CONDUCT A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT FOR SERVICES FROM A MANAGEMENT OR FINANCIAL CONSULTANT TO REVIEW COUNTY DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH IN REVENUE, REDUCTION IN EXPENSES, AND INCREASED FINANCIAL EFFICIENCY; PLACE THE RESULTING RECOMMENDATION BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.3 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AND PAY FOR THE PROCURED SERVICES USING REALIZED SAVINGS, IF ANY, IDENTIFIED BY SUCH CONSULTANT
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Withdrawn
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REPORT:
(See Agenda Item 2C Substitute; Legislative File No. 250060)
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2C SUBSTITUTE
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250060
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Resolution
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Danielle Cohen Higgins
Kevin Marino Cabrera
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH MCKINSEY AND COMPANY, A MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRM, TO (1) IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH IN REVENUE ACROSS COUNTY DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS AND (2) WORK WITH THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO DETERMINE ONE ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT IN WHICH MCKINSEY AND COMPANY CAN IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR REDUCTION IN EXPENSES AND INCREASED FINANCIAL EFFICIENCY; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PRESENT A WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION ON SUCH AGREEMENT TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 250001]
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Gilbert, III
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins explained the foregoing substitute item differed from the original version in that it was changed to direct the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee to negotiate an agreement with McKinsey to conduct an extensive review for efficiency and savings in and with departments at the Mayor�s purview and to identify revenue-generating opportunities countywide. She provided an example where McKinsey worked with Jackson Hospital and achieved savings of $160 million in efficiencies.
Commissioner Gonzalez thanked Chairwoman Cohen Higgins for her leadership and BCC Chairman Rodriguez for creating this Committee. He inquired how the foregoing proposed resolution differed from an efficiency audit.
CAO Edwards stated the administration would be reviewing opportunities to streamline the way in which the County conducted business, and ways in which it could increase revenue or obtain a better return on investment throughout the County. She explained that the administration would review the respective departments with the greatest potential to accomplish this task and determine which departments McKinsey would work with to ensure County efficiency in the way it conducted business and the revenue or savings that may be generated from those activities.
Commissioner Gonzalez thanked Chairwoman Cohen Higgins for sponsoring the foregoing resolution and expressed his support.
Commissioner Steinberg concurred with the intent of the resolution; however, she requested clarification regarding the payment structure of the contract.
CAO Edwards clarified that McKinsey would receive a percentage of the realized savings and the administration wanted this to be a fully at-risk contract while ensuring to manage what it was McKinsey was identifying for integrity and authenticity. She noted the goal was for McKinsey to identify savings and their compensation would be a percentage of that amount.
In response to Commissioner Steinberg�s inquiry whether McKinsey would receive a one-time percentage on the initial finding or a recurring percentage, CAO Edwards said the administration would negotiate the terms. She noted the administration was familiar with McKinsey�s work and opined this would help to ensure the County received the best deal for the County so that it could realize and retain the savings that were generated.
Commissioner Steinberg expressed her support for the foregoing resolution.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins stated she anticipated the contract to be negotiated at no cost to Miami-Dade County and if savings were realized, it would be a one-time fee that McKinsey would take off the initial savings realized and not in perpetuity.
There being no further discussion, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution as presented.
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2D
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242319
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Resolution
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Kionne L. McGhee
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRPERSON OR VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO EXECUTE AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED FOR HOMESTEAD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, A PUBLIC BODY POLITIC AND CORPORATE (THE �AGENCY�); AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION FOR EXECUTION OF DEVELOPMENT OR CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT AND PROJECT COMPLETION; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN SUCH AMENDED AND RESTATED COUNTY DEED, AND TO EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS CONTAINED THEREIN
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Cabrera
Excused: Gilbert, III
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DEPARTMENT(S)
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3A
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242273
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Resolution
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RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND ALLIED CONTRACTORS, INC. TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ACCESS GATE TO SERVICE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT�S CENTRAL BASE AREA, CONTRACT NO. AC001A, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,755,384.00; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SAME, AND TO EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS THEREOF, INCLUDING TERMINATION
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Cabrera
Excused: Gilbert, III
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3B
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242236
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Resolution
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Marleine Bastien
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RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE�S ACTION IN ISSUING A REQUEST FOR APPLICATION PROCESS TO SELECT PROVIDERS OF HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXPEND ONE PERCENT LOCAL OPTION FOOD AND BEVERAGE FUNDS AND/OR OTHER LOCAL FUNDS DEDICATED TO HOMELESSNESS, AS AVAILABLE, IN AN AMOUNT OF $8,729,171.00 ANNUALLY, NOT TO EXCEED $26,187,513.08, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO GRANT AND SUB-GRANT AGREEMENTS, EXERCISE AMENDMENT PROVISIONS PROVIDED THAT SUCH AMENDMENT DOES NOT DEVIATE FROM THE PURPOSES SET FORTH HEREIN, AND EXERCISE RENEWAL, TERMINATION, CANCELLATION AND MODIFICATION CLAUSES OF ANY AGREEMENT; AND WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06 REQUIRING AGREEMENTS TO BE FINALIZED AND EXECUTED BY ALL NON-COUNTY PARTIES
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Gilbert, III
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins noted that the Selection Committee had recommended New Hope Corp to operate the 107-unit hotel-to-housing conversion and confirmed with Ms. Victoria Mallette, Executive Director of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, that this referred to the La Quinta Inn. Chairwoman Cohen Higgins observed that page MDC009 of the proposed resolution listed Vita Group and La Quinta rather than New Hope and contained no financial allocation. She requested clarification from Ms. Mallette.
Ms. Victoria Mallette, Executive Director, Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, clarified that multiple providers had applied to operate La Quinta, with Vita Group being one applicant that was not recommended for funding. She explained that only providers recommended for funding were included in the total recommended amount list, noting there was no guarantee that each provider would receive funding in every category. Ms. Mallette described the recommendation and ranking process and explained that while the Homeless Trust would not necessarily fund all listed providers, it retained the option to do so. She noted that the proposed resolution complied with House Bill 1365 regarding overnight public camping and sleeping and would enable the Trust to attach services to various short and long-term housing options without delay.
There being no further discussion, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution, as presented.
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1/14/2025
Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Housing Committee
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3C
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242231
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Resolution
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Keon Hardemon
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RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE BETWEEN LOTUS ENDOWMENT FUND INC., AS SELLER, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS BUYER, FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 6,900 SQUARE FOOT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 420 NW 35 STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA (PROPERTY) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,845,000.00 PLUS UP TO $15,000.00 FOR CLOSING COSTS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO RECEIVE AND EXPEND FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $860,000.00 FROM ONE PERCENT LOCAL OPTION FOOD AND BEVERAGE RESERVES FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE, EXERCISE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS CONFERRED THEREIN, TAKE ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SAID PURCHASE AND ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY BY WARRANTY DEED; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO RECORD SUCH DEED
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Cabrera
Excused: Gilbert, III
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins asked that the appropriate memorandum be prepared requesting that Chairman Rodriguez waive the Board's Rules of Procedure to allow the foregoing resolution to be heard at the Board of County Commissioners' meeting on January 22, 2025.
Chief Morales requested to advance Items 3B and 3C to the next Board meeting due to their time sensitivity.
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1/14/2025
Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Housing Committee
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3D
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242294
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Resolution
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Kionne L. McGhee
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET FOR THE WEST PERRINE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE WEST PERRINE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $7,731,883.00
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Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Responding to Chairwoman Cohen Higgins� question as to whether it was typical for one Executive Director to oversee multiple Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs), ACA Smith stated that he had not encountered this arrangement during his tenure with the County.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins observed that the executive director received $140,000 compensation for serving the West Perrine CRA. She questioned why one executive director was serving multiple CRAs and expressed concern about potential conflicts of interest. Chairwoman Cohen Higgins asked how the $140,000 compensation to the executive director could be allocated proportionally
ACA Smith advised that the foregoing proposed resolution could be amended to strike the $140,000 and it would be the Board�s decision to approve the proposed resolution with the amendment.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins indicated her intent to bifurcate the $140,000 allocation to the West Perrine CRA�s executive director and forward the item to the BCC as amended to reflect the bifurcation.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins welcomed Commissioner McGhee, the item's sponsor, to today�s (1/15) APC meeting. Commissioner McGhee stated that the item had been approved by the CRA Board and offered to answer any questions.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins asked about the justification for having one executive director to serve over two CRAs for a total of $260,000.
In response to Commissioner McGhee's inquiry about whether it was illegal for the same executive director to serve multiple CRAs within Miami-Dade County, ACA Smith advised that he was unaware of any statutory prohibition and noted that the only restriction involved board members' ability to serve on multiple boards due to dual office holding rules. He added that the Ethics provision of the statute contained no restrictions related to executive directors.
Following further questions from Commissioner McGhee, ACA Smith stated he was unaware of any prohibition in the State law. He noted with regards to the ethics provision, he was referring to the State statute and not the County�s ethics ordinance as that was an opinion that had to be rendered by the Commission on Ethics. ACA Smith confirmed the West Perrine CRA was solely within Commission District 9 and that the executive director was competitively selected by the CRA and a contract was entered into prior to the proposed budget. ACA Smith stated last year�s CRA budget was being used to pay for the executive director�s services during the year and the proposed budget included $140,000 to pay for her services in the coming year.
Commissioner McGhee said the selection of the West Perrine CRA�s executive director was done within the confines of the law and was not illegal just because it had not been previously done. He noted that he did not consider it problematic for the same executive director to operate the West Perrine CRA and the Naranja Lakes CRA which was predominantly in Commission District 9, with a reduced salary to ensure the plan for the South Dade community specifically in District 9, could proceed. Commissioner McGhee said this was first time that he heard about an item related to the CRA in District 9 being pulled by other commissioners outside the district. He asked that the foregoing resolution not be amended and remain as presented. Commissioner McGhee said that a competitive process was done and the executive director was chosen by the CRA Board who established her salary.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins noted she was informed that the contract had been increased to $200,000 for each of the CRAs, and asked that staff from the Office of Management and Budget confirm whether the executive director contract was increased to $200,000 for the Naranja Lakes CRA and the West Perrine CRA.
Mr. David Clodfelter, Director, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), stated it was his understanding that the increase occurred in September or October by the CRA Board.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins said she was uncomfortable with the same executive director serving over both CRAs, one of which served Commission District 8 residents, and she offered a motion to bifurcate that section of the item.
Commissioner Gilbert III recalled that for several years, the Omni CRA and the Southeast Overtown CRA in the City of Miami had the same executive director, and it was not completely unprecedented to have the same executive director serve over two CRAs. He provided an example where OMB serves as Directors of multiple CRA�s and that has never been a problem in the past. He pointed out that it was a cost-savings as only one person was being paid and he had no issue with the item.
In response to Chairwoman Cohen Higgins� inquiry whether historically, one executive director had served over multiple CRAs, ACA Smith stated he had not joined the County Attorney�s office when the Southeast Overtown CRA, and the Omni CRA had the same executive directors. He opined that Commissioner Gilbert III was referring to the Unincorporated Municipal Service Area (UMSA) CRAs, and County staff and OMB staff had served as the executive director for various UMSA CRAs. He concurred with Commissioner Gilbert�s III comments regarding the UMSA CRAs.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins inquired why the Committee was being asked to recommend approval of a budget for an executive director at $140,000, when it was actually $200,000.
Ms. Vivian Cao, Assistant Director, OMB, stated the additional funds were approved after the budget was approved by the CRA Board at their meeting in October.
In response to Chairwoman Cohen Higgins� inquiry whether the foregoing resolution needed to be amended to reflect the actual amount and the proper procedural mechanism, ACA Smith explained that if the Committee recommended approval of the CRA�s budget of $140,000 to the BCC, and changes were made to the budget to increase the amount, the CRA was required by law to amend their budget and resubmit the amended budget to the BCC for its approval. He advised that if the CRA increased their budget by $60,000, they would have to submit an amended budget. ACA Smith noted alternatively, the BCC could resubmit the budget to the CRA for an additional amendment and present it to the BCC with the correct number. He concurred with Ms. Cao�s comments that the CRA approved the budget for $140,000 and after the fact increased the dollar amount of the contract.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins asked Commissioner McGhee if he knew the justification for the increased allocation to the executive director to $200,000.
Commissioner McGhee explained that the CRA Board had established the compensation based on the previous amount paid to OMB and the County for performing these functions.
Responding to Commissioner McGhee�s inquiry about the amount the CRA had previously paid OMB for identical services prior to the executive director's appointment, Ms. Cao responded that the Fiscal Year 23-24 adopted budget allocated $150,000 as reimbursement for OMB services
Commissioner McGhee asked whether the County had received $150,000 to perform the same work currently handled by the CRA director, and Ms. Cao clarified that this amount covered only a portion of the duties. Upon further questioning, Ms. Cao confirmed that OMB had fulfilled all required responsibilities and duties necessary for the CRA to operate in compliance with legal requirements.
Following a discussion between Commissioner McGhee and Ms. Cao about staffing capacity within the $200,000 budget ceiling, Commissioner McGhee established and Ms. Cao confirmed that the CRA director had a maximum budget of $200,000 to manage all services, including staff hiring, and could not exceed this amount.
Commissioner Gonzalez expressed his understanding that the $200,000 covered multiple personnel who would perform various functions including CRA operations.
Ms. Cao stated that OMB had contracted with the same consulting company to serve both the West Perrine and Naranja Lakes CRAs.
In response to Chairwoman Cohen Higgins' question about whether the contract specified that the $200,000 covered the executive director, assistants, and project managers, CAO Edwards clarified that the amount consisted of $140,000 for the executive director and $60,000 for project management services.
In response to Commissioner Cabrera's question about whether the allocation covered one person or multiple people, Commissioner McGhee explained that it funded multiple personnel, with the firm providing three (3) staff members per CRA. He stated that the executive director received between $120,000 and $140,000 to operate both the Naranja Lakes and West Perrine CRAs, with compensation covering three (3) staff members. Commissioner McGhee provided context for the arrangement, explaining that West Perrine had remained inactive for approximately 10 years while OMB was not delivering services to that area.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins thanked Commissioner McGhee for responding to questions and expressed her support for the foregoing resolution.
There being no further discussion, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution, as presented.
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3E
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242293
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Resolution
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Office of Management and Budget |
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RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE�S ACTION IN APPLYING, ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2030 ENDING THE HIV EPIDEMIC INITIATIVE GRANT FUNDING IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF UP TO $73,402,688.00 FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) TO ADDRESS PILLAR TWO (TREAT PEOPLE WITH HIV RAPIDLY AND EFFECTIVELY TO REACH SUSTAINED VIRAL SUPPRESSION) AND PILLAR FOUR (RESPOND QUICKLY TO POTENTIAL HIV OUTBREAKS TO GET PREVENTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO NEED THEM) OF THE INITIATIVE; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO RECEIVE AND EXPEND SUCH GRANT FUNDS, TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH HHS FOR A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE FROM MARCH 1, 2025 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2030, EXERCISE TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS, CANCELLATION, AND TERMINATION CLAUSES CONTAINED IN SUCH COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT, APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND ADDITIONAL FUNDS THAT MAY BECOME AVAILABLE FOR THIS PURPOSE, AMEND THE HHS APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY AS MAY BE NECESSARY OR AS REQUIRED BY HHS, EXECUTE ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS OF EXISTING CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN SUBRECIPIENTS, AND EXERCISE TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS, CANCELLATION, AND TERMINATION CLAUSES CONTAINED THEREIN; AND WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Cabrera
Excused: Gilbert, III
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3F
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242030
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Resolution
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Strategic Procurement |
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF PREQUALIFICATION POOL NO. EVN0000571 FOR THE PURCHASE OF WELDING REPAIRS AND RELATED SERVICES IN A TOTAL AMOUNT UP TO $7,730,000.00 FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM FOR MULTIPLE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS; 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; 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: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Cabrera
Excused: Gilbert, III
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3G
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242141
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Resolution
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Strategic Procurement |
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RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY UP TO $3,913,900.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $21,764,525.00 FOR CONTRACT NO. RFP-01488 FOR DISASTER COST RECOVERY SERVICES FOR THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION, RENEWALS OR EXTENSIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Cabrera
Excused: Gilbert, III
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242185
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Resolution
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Strategic Procurement |
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RESOLUTION RATIFYING EMERGENCY CONTRACT NO. E-10521 WITH N&K ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR MDAD � ZONE 3, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,213,412.00 FOR A SIX-MONTH TERM AND EMERGENCY CONTRACT NO. E-10538 WITH SFM SERVICES, INC. FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR MDAD � ZONE 4, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,326,760.00 FOR A FOUR-MONTH TERM FOR THE MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACTS, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATIONS OR EXTENSIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 4 - 0
Absent: Cabrera
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REPORT:
Ms. Namita Uppal, Director of the Strategic Procurement Department, explained the replacement contracts were not yet approved and staff needed the Board�s approval to ensure janitorial services were provided for Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD).
In response to Chairwoman Cohen Higgins' question about whether vendors had increased their rates, Ms. Uppal confirmed they had, but explained that most increases were attributable to living wage adjustments and general Consumer Price Index (CPI) changes. She noted that the department was required to adjust contract rates annually following wage increases on October 1st. Ms. Uppal indicated that living wage increases typically ranged from three to five percent per year.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins noted that the six-month contract extension averaged approximately $366,000 monthly compared to the previous $300,000 monthly rate, while the four-month extension averaged $325,000 monthly versus the prior $308,000 rate. She observed that these increases exceeded five percent and attributed any amount above the five percent threshold to private industry raising prices based on the County's service dependency.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins requested that Ms. Uppal inform the Committee about any assistance the department required to expedite future procurements. She indicated that she would highlight instances where the County was asked to extend contracts with rate increases affecting residents and departmental budgets in order to prevent such occurrences. Chairwoman Cohen Higgins said she looked forward to the new item that would be presented in February 2025.
There being no further discussion, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.
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3I
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242194
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Resolution
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Strategic Procurement |
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. EVN0000402 TO LEIDOS, INC. FOR TRANSPORTATION SCREENING EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,878,426.00 FOR A SEVEN-YEAR TERM FOR THE MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAME AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION OR EXTENSIONS, 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 the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Gilbert, III
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REPORT:
Commissioner Steinberg stated that she supported the foregoing proposed resolution; and questioned whether it could be contingent upon assurances by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the federal government that they had the manpower to operate the equipment being purchased by the County.
Mr. Ralph Cutie, Director, Miami-Dade Aviation Department, said the TSA�s Federal Security Director at Miami International Airport (MIA) assured him that staff would be ready to operate the new equipment when the machines came online later this year in advance of the following holiday.
Commissioner Steinberg asked Mr. Cutie to provide her with written confirmation that the TSA had the manpower to operate the transportation screening equipment being purchased by Miami-Dade County.
There being no further discussion, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.
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242220
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Resolution
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Strategic Procurement |
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RESOLUTION DELEGATING CONTRACTING AUTHORITY TO THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO AWARD, ACCESS, AND MODIFY COMPETITIVELY SOLICITED CONTRACTS TO PURCHASE LIGHT AND HEAVY FLEET VEHICLES AND MOBILE/SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $41,009,446.95 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE BOARD; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF ANY CONTRACTS AWARDED, ACCESSED, OR MODIFIED PURSUANT TO THIS DELEGATION, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION, RENEWAL AND EXTENSION PROVISIONS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO GIVE NOTICE OF ANY AWARD, ISSUE THE APPROPRIATE PURCHASE ORDER TO GIVE EFFECT TO SAME AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF ANY SUCH CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38; AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF $440,000.00 OF CHARTER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SURTAX FUNDS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS INCLUDED IN THE FY25 ADOPTED BUDGET [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 241981]
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 3 - 1
No: Steinberg
Excused: Gilbert, III
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REPORT:
Commissioner Cabrera commented that he wanted to ensure the Sheriff�s Office still required the 171 vehicles being purchased on their behalf by the County since they were a Constitutional Office.
Ms. Namita Uppal, Director and Chief Procurement Officer, Strategic Procurement Department (SPD), confirmed that the Sheriff�s Office wanted the 171 vehicles for the current fiscal year, and SPD would work with them regarding upcoming fiscal years.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins inquired, and Ms. Uppal confirmed, that the other Constitutional Offices listed in the foregoing resolution wanted the requested vehicles.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins asked how much of the requested items were a necessity or was it a wish list of fleet vehicles submitted by department directors to SPD for this fiscal and calendar year.
Ms. Uppal explained that department directors were required to thoroughly vet the requests in combination with the People and Internal Operations Department�s fleet division and then approval by the Office of Management and Budget prior to the request being forwarded to SPD.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins observed that no explanation of the vehicle necessity had been provided and questioned how the necessity was determined. She expressed discomfort with the lack of justification and requested that explanations regarding vehicle necessity be provided to the Board for future fleet items.
Ms. Uppal stated that staff would work on this issue for next year.
Mr. Yoamel Zequeira, Division Director, Fleet Management, People and Internal Operations Department, stated the departments provided itemized justification for each vehicle.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins asked Mr. Zequeira to ensure that an explanation of the vehicles be attached to the foregoing resolution before it was provided to the Board of County Commissioners.
There being no further discussion, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution as presented.
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242251
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Resolution
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. EVN0004711 TO BALADO NATIONAL TIRE, INC., CENTRAL TIRE CORP., DAN CALLAGHAN ENTERPRISES, INC., EARL W. COLVARD, INC., FEDAN CORP. DBA FEDAN TIRE CO., KM PEDERSEN ENTERPRISES, PELAR TRADING CORP., AND TIRESOLES OF BROWARD, INC. FOR TIRE PURCHASES AND RELATED SERVICES IN A CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,062,395.00 FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM FOR MULTIPLE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO GIVE NOTICE OF THIS AWARD TO THE RECOMMENDED VENDORS, ISSUE THE APPROPRIATE PURCHASE ORDERS TO GIVE EFFECT TO SAME AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION OR EXTENSION PROVISIONS, 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: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Cabrera
Excused: Gilbert, III
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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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Deferred
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February 12, 2025
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Gilbert, III
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REPORT:
Commissioner Gonzalez expressed concern regarding the proposed resolution that requested the Board to retroactively allow ACI Payments, Inc. (ACI) to increase the card services convenience fee from $3.95 to $4.49 per transaction for customers who paid their WASD bills through credit cards. He questioned how ACI had increased their fee without the Board's input and how such situations could be prevented in the future.
Ms. Amanda Kinnick, Interim Director, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD), stated staff was working with the County Attorney�s Office to develop a legislative urging to control convenience fees, specifically on debit cards that did not have an associated risk. She noted staff was also moving forward with a Request for Proposals (RFP) next year to explore alternative solutions potentially incorporating platforms such as Zelle or Venmo that did not have associated convenience fees. Ms. Kinnick remarked that there were options to pay in cash or by check which did not have convenience fees tied to them.
Commissioner Gonzalez acknowledged that the convenience fee was necessary but noted that other companies provided similar services without charging such fees. He reiterated his concern about ACI increasing the fee without the Board's knowledge and questioned why they had been permitted to do so. Commissioner Gonzalez asked whether the County attorneys had reviewed ACI's contract to determine if the fee increase was unauthorized. He stated that he would not vote to approve the fee increase and asked whether WASD customers would receive refunds if his colleagues also voted against the item.
Ms. Kinnick opined that the County Attorney�s office had reviewed the ACI�s contract and it was in the vendor�s right to increase the fees.
Commissioner Gonzalez questioned why the Committee was being asked to vote on the foregoing resolution if the County Attorney�s office negotiated a contract with ACI allowing them to increase fees on residents.
ACA Murray explained that the County did not pay for the service, as the vendor collected revenue directly from the charges imposed on users. He noted that the Board retained the right to decline contract extension, which would terminate both the vendor's service and their authority to impose fees.
In response to Commissioner Gonzalez's inquiry regarding the additional 75-cent charge, ACA Murray stated that the County Attorney's office would review the issue thoroughly and provide a response to Commissioner Gonzalez before the January 22, 2025 Board meeting.
Commissioner Gonzalez stated he understood the charges were not to the County; however, he expressed concern regarding the additional $5.00 fee that was being imposed on taxpayers, and suggested the County Attorney�s office review these contracts. He noted that he would not support the foregoing resolution.
In response to Commissioner Cabrera's inquiry about whether the resolution was a contract extension that allowed ACI to increase the fee or specifically authorized the fee increase, ACA Murray advised that the Fifth Amendment to the Master Services Agreement recognized the fee update from $3.95 to $4.49 and was embedded in the Amendment itself. Regarding Commissioner Cabrera's follow-up question about whether ACI would have the ability to increase the fee again in six months or one year without Board approval if the Committee recommended the contract extension, ACA Murray said he would review the contract.
COO Morales advised it was his understanding that the item was seeking the Board�s approval of the increase.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins expressed concern that a representative of ACI was not in attendance and stated that representatives of the business community should be present to respond to any potential questions if they had item(s) on the Appropriations Committee agenda.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins said she understood that WASD was seeking more cost-efficient ways of collecting electronic payments, and she opined that when ACI learned that WASD was seeking alternatives that would not impose a fee on residents, they decided to increase the fee because they may not have a renewed contract with Miami-Dade County. Chairwoman Cohen Higgins commented that she was uncomfortable with increasing the fees on residents; however, she recognized that WASD needed the electronic processing service. She recommended deferring the foregoing resolution to the February 12, 2025 Appropriations Committee meeting and requested ACI representatives attend to explain the rationale for the fee increase.
Ms. Kinnick noted her understanding that the convenience fee was to cover ACI�s cost for processing the transactions but she did not have the details of their costs.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins expressed the Committee�s discomfort with the unilateral fee increase and reiterated her request for deferral, however, inquired if this service is required to process online payments.
It was moved by Chairwoman Cohen Higgins that the foregoing proposed resolution be deferred to the February 12, 2025 APC meeting. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Gonzalez.
In response to Commissioner Steinberg�s inquiry whether WASD customers would be able to pay for their water and sewer fees online, CAO Edwards explained that the County entered into this agreement to give residents the option of paying by credit card. She stated ACI provided this service on the County�s behalf and agreed to extend the contract while the County sought a new vendor and in exchange, increased the convenience fee.
CAO Edwards advised if the contract was not renewed, the County would no longer be able to offer the service of being able to pay by credit card and would have to ensure that residents were aware of alternative payment methods in the interim while the administration sought a new vendor. She opined that the administration should be able to negotiate an agreeable solution so that residents would not be adversely impacted by the decision. CAO Edwards commented that the item gave the administration authority to extend the contract which allowed ACI to increase the fee, and if the Committee voted not to extend the contract, the administration would have to identify an alternative to collect the fees via credit card.
Commissioner Cabrera remarked that ACI appeared to be acting independently and concurred with deferring the foregoing resolution and waiting for them to respond to the Committee�s questions in-person.
Ms. Frances Morris, Chief Financial Officer, WASD, stated that in addition to the convenience of the credit card online payment, ACI was WASD�s payment processors, and if the contract extension was not approved while the department solicited an RFP, WASD would be unable to process payments. She further explained that WASD has researched other payment processors including Elavon and Wells Fargo and they were unable to meet the needs of WASD. Ms. Morris noted WASD was updating their billing system to the cloud so that more companies could accommodate WASD�s billing system requirements to process payments, and the RFP would be issued in 2025.
In response to Chairwoman Cohen Higgins' inquiry about the contract expiration, CAO Edwards stated that she understood the contract had expired in September 2024, and the administration was seeking an extension to continue providing the service while another RFP was developed
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins explained that she had inquired about the contract expiration and RFP issuance based on legislation requiring RFPs to be issued before contract expiration dates. She expressed concern that this situation created an opportunity for private sector vendors to increase rates, which resulted in additional costs for Miami-Dade County residents. Chairwoman Cohen Higgins reiterated her motion to defer the resolution to the February 12, 2025 APC meeting to allow for discussion with ACI.
In response to Commissioner Steinberg�s inquiry whether the deferral would result in an unintended consequence to customers who wanted to pay with their credit cards, CAO Edwards said if the administration did not receive approval to extend the contract, they would have to work with ACI on an option until new terms and conditions were reached for the contract. She noted the deferral would place the administration in a position to have a strong conversation with the vendor regarding next steps which they were willing to undertake.
CAO Edwards indicated that the administration would develop a scenario in which WASD could continue to provide this convenience to customers in their best interest.
Chairwoman Cohen Higgins expressed her hope that a representative(s) of ACI would attend the February 12, 2025 APC meeting so that the Committee would have additional information to review and consider.
Commissioner Steinberg concurred with Chairwoman Cohen Higgins�s sentiments regarding the RFP�s being issued before the expiration dates of contracts.
There being no further discussion, the Committee proceeded to defer the foregoing resolution to the February 12, 2025 APC meeting.
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1/13/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee
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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: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Cabrera
Excused: Gilbert, III
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REPORT:
The foregoing proposed resolution contained a scrivener's error, and was corrected as follows:
-On page MDC 002 of the Mayor�s Memorandum, in the second full paragraph under the heading Vendor Selection & Track Record, the words in the last sentence �was deemed non-responsive and is not eligible� should be changed to �was deemed ineligible.�
-On page MDC 003 of the Mayor�s Memorandum, in the first sentence of the Background Section, one of the commas after the word �CDWWTP� should be deleted.
-On page MDC 003 of the Mayor�s Memorandum, in the fourth sentence of the Background Section, the words �this improvements� should be changed to �the improvements�.
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1/13/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee
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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 BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Cabrera
Excused: Gilbert, III
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1/13/2025
Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee
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COUNTY MAYOR
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
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CLERK OF THE BOARD
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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 Appropriations Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 12:26 p.m.
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Agenda Key: 5195 |