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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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REPORT:
Judy Marsh, Commission 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:
The invocation was led by Bishop Joanem Floreal from Shalom Community Church.
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1B
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ROLL CALL
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REPORT:
In addition to the Board members, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and the following staff members were present:
- County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan;
- Assistant County Attorneys Michael Valdes, Jose Ortega, Luis Reyes, Abbie Schwaderer-Raurell, Terrence Smith, Lauren Morse;
- Mr. Jimmy Morales; Chief Operating Officer; Office of the Mayor;
- Dr. Carladenise Edwards, Chief Administrative Officer, Office of the Mayor;
- Mr. Roy Coley, Chief Utilities and Regulatory Services Officer, Office of the Mayor;
- Mr. Adeyinka Majekodunmi, Commission Auditor;
- Mr. Jorge Fernandez, Deputy Director, Office of Management and Budget (OMB);
- Mr. Dan Wall, Assistant Director, OMB;
- Mr. David Clodfelter, Director, OMB;
- Mr. Alejandro Martinez-Esteve, Assistant Director, People and Internal Operations Department (PIOD); and
- Deputy Clerks Basia Pruna, Judy Marsh and Bryce Pickett, Clerk of the Board.
Chairman Rodriguez convened the Board of County Commissioners (Board/BCC) meeting at 9:40 a.m.
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1C
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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REPORT:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Regalado.
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1D
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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT 9:00 AM)
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Special Presentation
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Anthony Rodriguez
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MIA RUNWAY 5K - DONATION CHECK PRESENTATION TO MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER
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Presented
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1E
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CITIZEN'S PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM)
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1F
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REPORTS OF OFFICIAL BOARDS
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1G
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REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06
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REPORT:
Chairman Rodriguez opened the reasonable opportunity to be heard and the following individuals appeared before the Board:
1. Mr. Kenneth Brown, 12300 Northwest 17th Avenue, Miami, Florida, spoke in opposition to a municipal advisory committee item, which he asked be rescinded, and regarding inadequate housing conditions in the Liberty City and Brownsville areas.
2. Mr. Wayne C. Tarver, 181 Northwest 83rd Street, Miami, Florida, spoke regarding a proposed annexation and inquired what benefits residents would receive that the County did not already provide.
3. Ms. Karline Charlier, 18910 Northwest 10th Terrace, Pembroke Pines, Florida, identified herself as a realtor and spoke regarding the housing discrimination faced by her clients (single women, senior citizens, and convicted felons) and asked whether the County could develop programs to assist these individuals and provide equal housing opportunity.
4. Mr. Leroy Jones spoke regarding Agenda Item 14B1, stating that 95 percent of the funding the three identified organizations had received was obtained through an open, competitive process in which they applied, were selected, and were awarded funding. He acknowledged his membership in all three organizations and asked the Board to look into the status of approved loans that remained incomplete, noting the effect on recipients awaiting them.
5. Ms. Josette Elysee, 5120 Northwest 24th Avenue, Miami, Florida, President and board member of Neighbors and Neighbors Association (NANA), spoke regarding Agenda Item 14B1 in support of the organization and described her background as a longtime County resident, healthcare provider, and community leader.
6. Pastor Jeffrey Mack, 4770 Northwest 21st Street, Lauderhill, Florida, co-founder of the Circle of Brotherhood, spoke regarding Agenda Item 14B1 and urged the Board to consider the organization's contributions to the community.
7. Ms. Barbara Twiggs, 1395 Northeast 1st Court, Miami, Florida, spoke regarding the need for funding to rebuild and support Black-owned businesses in Miami-Dade County.
8. Mr. Corey Walden, 7344 Northwest 23rd Avenue, Miami, Florida, inquired about the use of funding directed to his community and commented on the absence of Black workers in local rebuilding efforts.
9. Ms. Adia and Ms. Naya Blaize, co-founders of Assistance R Us, thanked the Board for its ongoing support of the Comtech Connect initiative and spoke regarding efforts to connect the community with emerging technologies.
10. Mr. Elijah John Bowdre, Chairman of the Miami-Dade County Cryptocurrency Task Force, spoke regarding the Miami-Dade Digital Commission's offer to provide free counseling, webinars, and education to County residents on cryptocurrency, blockchain, and related emerging technologies.
11. Ms. Teresa Leflore, 1211 Northwest 102nd Street, Miami, Florida, Secretary of Neighbors and Neighbors Association (NANA), spoke regarding Agenda Item 14B1 in support of the organization and noted her longtime service and community involvement.
12. Mr. Edward Lee Haynes, 7900 Northwest 27th Avenue, Miami, Florida, representing the Circle of Brotherhood, expressed appreciation for the Board's support and described his professional background and community affiliations.
13. Ms. Trenise Cannon, 5120 Northwest 24th Avenue, Miami, Florida, Treasurer of Neighbors and Neighbors Association (NANA), spoke regarding Agenda Item 14B1 in support of NANA and the Circle of Brotherhood and noted her affiliations with other community organizations.
14. Mr. Charles Stringer, 3555 Northwest 96th Street, Miami, Florida, spoke regarding Agenda Item 14B1 in support of NANA and the Circle of Brotherhood, noting that he served as a board member of both organizations and describing his professional background and community work.
15. Mr. Christopher Sweeting, 20533 Northwest 13th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida, Treasurer of the Circle of Brotherhood, spoke regarding Agenda Item 14B1 and described his credentials and community involvement.
16. Ms. Angel Brown, 2461 Northwest 61st Street, Miami, Florida, spoke regarding the difficulty residents face in obtaining affordable housing.
17. Ms. Roshonda Thomas, identified herself as homeless, inquired about the status of the housing waiting list and expressed concern regarding homelessness among young women with children.
Chairman Rodriguez requested that the administration meet with Ms. Thomas to discuss her housing options.
18. Chaplain Stanley Young, Freedom Prison and Jail Ministry, 500 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida, spoke regarding Agenda Item 8B1 and the need to provide education and reentry assistance to individuals released from prison and jail.
Seeing no one else appear wishing to speak, Chairman Rodriguez closed the reasonable opportunity to be heard.
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1H
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MOTION TO SET THE AGENDA AND "PULL LIST"
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REPORT:
CA Geri Bonzon-Keenan advised that the following Agenda Items were added to the Pull List at the request of the members indicated:
� Chairman Rodriguez � 2B7, 15G1;
� Vice Chairman McGhee � 11A5;
� Senator Garcia � 3B3, 8G2, 8P3, 11A10, 11A14;
� Commissioner Gilbert III � 8E1, 11A2, 11A4;
� Commissioner Hardemon � 2B6, 2B8, 14B1;
� Commissioner Higgins � 1I1;
� Commissioner Cohen Higgins � 11A11;
� Chairman Rodriguez and Commissioner Higgins - 2B10;
� Senator Garcia and Commissioners Steinberg and Gilbert III - 8P5 and its Supplement;
� Vice Chairman McGhee and Commissioners Regalado and Gilbert III - 11A6;
� 11A9 � Chairman Rodriguez and Commissioner Gilbert III; and
� Commissioners Cabrera and Higgins - 15B1.
She also noted the following sponsorship requests:
� 8B1 � Commissioners Bastien and Regalado add as co-sponsors
� 8H2 � Commissioners Bastien and Gonzalez add as co-sponsors
� 8O3 � Commissioner Regalado assumed sponsorship
� 11A6 � Commissioner Cabrera add as a co-sponsor
� 11A8 � Commissioner Regalado add as a co-sponsor
� 11A13 � Commissioners Higgins and Gonzalez add as co-sponsors
CA Bonzon-Keenan advised that the items to be considered would be those listed on the final printed agenda, together with the additions, deferrals, withdrawals, and scrivener's errors noted in the Chairman's memorandum ("Changes Sheet") dated February 4, 2025, and the requests noted above. She stated that the Board would approve those items by a single vote setting the agenda, except for Ordinances on First Reading, Public Hearings, the commercial service airport contracts (Agenda Items 8A1, 8P4, and 8P6, to be voted on separately), and the following Pull List items: 1I1, 2B6, 2B7, 2B8, 2B10, 3B3, 8E1, 8G2, 8P3, 8P5 and its Supplement, 11A2, 11A4, 11A5, 11A6, 11A9, 11A10, 11A11, 11A14, 14A1, 14A2, 14A3 and its Supplement, 14A4 and its Supplement, 14B1, 15B1, and 15G1. CA Bonzon-Keenan noted that Agenda Items 14A3 and 14A4 (each with its Supplement) were first reading items, to be read with the remaining first reading items, and that there were several requests to bifurcate Item 14A4.
Commissioner Bermudez requested that Agenda Item 14A4 be four-day ruled, deferring it to the next Board meeting.
Additionally, Commissioner Higgins released her pull of Agenda Item 1I1, the Commission Auditor's report, thanking Commission Auditor Yinka Majekodunmi for his work on the Transportation Infrastructure Improvement District (TIID) the prior year and asking that the current fiscal-year figures be reviewed carefully in light of this year's major revisions.
Senator Garcia released Agenda Items 3B3 and 11A14; and Commissioner Hardemon released his pull on Agenda Items 2B6 and 2B8.
Commissioner Bastien moved that the Board approve the agenda with the aforementioned changes. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Regalado, and upon being put to a vote, passed 13-0.
Later in the meeting, CA Bonzon-Keenan advised that Commissioner Gilbert III released Agenda Item 8E1 from the Pull List (which was subsequently voted on), Commissioner Bermudez added his name to the Pull List for Item 2B10; and Commissioner Steinberg requested to co-sponsor Agenda Items 11A13 and 11A14.
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1I
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OFFICE OF COMMISSION AUDITOR
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250154
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Report
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COMMISSION AUDITOR'S 2024 ANNUAL REPORT(Commission Auditor)
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Accepted
Report
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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1J
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OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ADVOCACY
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MAYORAL ISSUES
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2A
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MAYORAL VETOES
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2B
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MAYORAL REPORTS
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2B1
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242143
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Report
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MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT: AVIATION CAPITAL PROGRAM REPORT � DECEMBER 2024(Mayor)
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Approved
Report
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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1/15/2025
Report Received by the Airport Committee
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2B2
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242272
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Report
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MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT: AVIATION CAPITAL PROGRAM REPORT � JANUARY 2025(Mayor)
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Approved
Report
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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1/15/2025
Report Received by the Airport Committee
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2B3
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242313
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Report
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YEAR-END PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR END 2024(Mayor)
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Approved
Report
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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2B4
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250016
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Report
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LEAVE DONATIONS TO THE HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF EFFORTS - DIRECTIVE 241806(Mayor)
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Approved
Report
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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250017
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Report
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LEAVE DONATIONS TO THE HURRICANE BERYL RELIEF EFFORTS - DIRECTIVE NO. 241371(Mayor)
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Approved
Report
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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2B6
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Report
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REPORT ON THE ANNUAL REVIEW, AUDIT AND ANALYSIS OF THE USE OF FUNDS DISBURSED FROM THE ANTI-GUN VIOLENCE AND PROSPERITY INITIATIVES TRUST - DIRECTIVE 211363(Mayor)
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Approved
Report
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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2B7
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Report
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ANNUAL REPORT OF INTEREST PAYMENTS MADE TO VENDORS - FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024(Mayor)
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Approved
Report
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
Chairman Rodriguez noted that the foregoing item was the annual report on interest paid to vendors whose invoices had gone unpaid. He stated that while the report was favorable in that the County had paid no such interest, he had nonetheless received several calls from private-sector vendors reporting that the County owed them money, and that in each instance the matter had been resolved quickly once raised with the administration.
Chairman Rodriguez asked that future reports be expanded to capture more than interest payments alone. He requested that each department identify the vendors it had paid late and explain the reason for any delay, so that the Board could confirm vendors were being paid on time where funds were available or, where they were not, understand the basis for the arrears. He further asked that the administration determine the appropriate process for incorporating this information into the reports.
Dr. Edwards stated that the administration could provide the Board with information on late payments and the reasons for them. She noted her understanding that the next interest report would be presented by the Clerk of the Courts and Comptroller (COCC), as that fell under the Clerk's purview, but indicated the administration would keep the Board apprised of any late-payment issues. She confirmed there were no late payments requiring the payment of interest in this instance.
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250067
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Report
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REPORT ON THE DEMOGRAPHICS OF PROGRAM RECIPIENTS OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION INITIATIVE- DIRECTIVE NO. 221683(Mayor)
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Approved
Report
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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2B9
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250084
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Report
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SEAPORT DEPARTMENT QUARTERLY REPORT OF GRANT AGREEMENTS AND GRANT AMENDMENTS BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2024, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024(Mayor)
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Approved
Report
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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2B10
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250139
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Report
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REPORT ON BOARD DIRECTIVES, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES ADOPTED PRIOR TO DECEMBER 2020 AND RESULTING IN RECURRING REPORTS � DIRECTIVE NO. 241104(Mayor)
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Accepted as amended
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
(See Agenda Item 15F4, Legislative File No. 250236)
Commissioner Higgins explained that the Board had agreed to review the directives issued over the preceding decades to determine which remained necessary. She stated that the administration had developed a list, and that she had distributed her own list of outdated or unnecessary directives from various commissioners, including some of her own. Commissioner Higgins noted that a few of the outdated reports and directives would require an ordinance change, which she would pursue separately.
Commissioner Higgins moved to rescind the reporting requirements and explained that any commissioner who disagreed with the selections could notify the administration by Friday, February 7, 2025, in which case the directive in question would remain on the list.
Chairman Rodriguez stated that he wished to streamline the reports and directives and that his original intent had been to refer the item to the Government Efficiency and Transparency Ad Hoc Committee (GETC) for review. He indicated that he was comfortable with Commissioner Higgins' proposed amendment, provided that all commissioners reviewed the list and notified the administration by Friday.
Commissioner Higgins clarified that the Red-Flag Report being removed was former Commissioner Sosa's report, not Commissioner Bermudez's, and that the directives were listed by year and by sponsor.
Chairman Rodriguez pointed out that some directives requested by prior commissioners might still apply, such as the quarterly budget report and the annual report on interest payments to vendors.
Commissioner Higgins responded that the directives she had identified were resolutions, that those adopted by ordinance would have to be brought back through the legislative process, and that she could present the motion as an item for committee review if the Chairman preferred.
Chairman Rodriguez concurred, noting that he wanted the review done carefully and efficiently.
Dr. Edwards stated that certain reports required by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER), and the People and Internal Operations Department (PIOD) would assist in improving transparency and fiscal responsibility, and that the administration agreed with Commissioner Higgins that those reports should be maintained through the proper process so they were not eliminated.
Commissioner Bermudez expressed that he was comfortable with the three-day process should the Board choose to proceed, but emphasized that certain directives remained important and that the Board should continue to receive those reports in order to maintain efficiency and transparency. Chairman Rodriguez stated that he would take up Commissioner Higgins' item to sunset the reports and would request that Commissioner Bermudez conduct a more thorough review through the GETC. He urged Board members to review the list and to notify the administration of any directives that remained active by Friday, February 7, 2025.
Commissioner Regalado thanked Commissioner Higgins for her efforts and expressed concern regarding the environmental contamination report, citing the prevalence of such issues in her district. She asked that the administration provide the Board with a list of all pending reports yet to be issued, so that those could be reviewed as well.
Commissioner Cohen Higgins thanked Commissioner Higgins for her floor amendment and identified one report of concern: the report originated by then-Commissioner Sosa in 2022 requiring notification to the Board when a construction company damaged the County's water and sewer lines. She stated the report was important because broken lines typically affected Biscayne Bay, and asked that it continue if it was the only report of its kind.
Commissioner Higgins agreed to remove that report from the rescission list as an amendment to her motion.
Commissioner Regalado asked that the 2009 environmentally contaminated sites report likewise be removed from the list, and Commissioner Higgins agreed to do so as a further amendment.
Commissioner Bermudez confirmed with Chairman Rodriguez that the Board had three days to inform the Mayor of any objections, failing which the listed directives would be rescinded automatically.
Mayor Levine Cava thanked Commissioner Higgins for the work, acknowledged that the administration wished to retain certain reports and had internally identified several, and advised that it would circulate a list of the reports its departments recommended retaining. She added that the administration maintained a list of all pending directives and their corresponding due dates, which it would make available.
Commissioner Higgins recommended retaining reports designated "as needed" as a catch-all, since such reports would be produced only when required.
Commissioner Steinberg identified the beach renourishment report as one such "as needed" report.
On further consideration, Commissioner Higgins observed that written reports were time-consuming and bureaucratic and that ad hoc matters were better placed on a committee agenda; she indicated the item would remain as presented, with the two amendments.
Chairman Rodriguez reminded Commissioner Steinberg that she had three days to submit to the administration any reports she wished to retain.
There being no further discussion, the Board proceeded to accept the foregoing report, as amended.
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2C
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OTHER ISSUES
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CONSENT ITEMS
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3A
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COMMISSIONER CONSENT ITEMS
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3A1
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250128
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Resolution
 Clerk's Official Copy
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Juan Carlos Bermudez
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RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 12 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE AND FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 12 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM
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Adopted
Resolution R-96-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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3A2
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250136
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Kevin Marino Cabrera
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RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 6 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE, FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 6 STROLLER PARKING FUND, FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 6 ARENA NAMING RIGHTS FUND, RESCINDING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 6 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-238-21 AS RELATED TO THE ARENA NAMING RIGHTS FUND
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Adopted
Resolution R-97-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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3A3
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250127
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 13 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE AND FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 13 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM
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Adopted
Resolution R-98-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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3A4
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250131
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Oliver G. Gilbert, III
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RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 1 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM
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Adopted
Resolution R-99-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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3A5
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250129
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Roberto J. Gonzalez
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RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 11 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE AND FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 11 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM
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Adopted
Resolution R-100-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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3A6
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250133
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Keon Hardemon
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RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 3 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE AND FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 3 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM
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Adopted
Resolution R-101-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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3A7
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250132
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Danielle Cohen Higgins
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RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 8 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE, FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 8 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM, AND FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 8 ARENA NAMING RIGHTS FUND
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Adopted
Resolution R-102-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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3A8
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250137
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Eileen Higgins
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RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 5 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE, FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 5 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM, AND FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 5 ARENA NAMING RIGHTS FUND
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Adopted
Resolution R-103-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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3A9
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250130
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Kionne L. McGhee
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RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 9 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE, FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 9 MARLINS SETTLEMENT FUND AND RESCINDING AN ALLOCATION FROM THE FY 2023-24 DISTRICT 9 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM
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Adopted
Resolution R-104-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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3A10
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250134
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Raquel A. Regalado
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RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 7 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE
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Adopted
Resolution R-105-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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3A11
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250135
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Micky Steinberg
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RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 4 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE AND RESCINDING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 4 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE
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Adopted
Resolution R-106-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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3A12
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250169
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Raquel A. Regalado
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RESOLUTION DECLARING ONE 2016 FORD FUSION SURPLUS; AUTHORIZING ITS DONATION TO SERVANTS OF THE PIERCED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY, INC.; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION AGREEMENT, TO EXERCISE ANY AND ALL OTHER RIGHTS CONFERRED THEREIN, AND TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE FOREGOING
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Adopted
Resolution R-107-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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3B
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DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT ITEMS
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3B1
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250088
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ROUND 7 OUTDOOR RECREATION LEGACY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR $2,518,000.00 FOR MARVA Y. BANNERMAN PARK, POOL REPLACEMENT AND NEW SPLASH PAD FUNDED IN PART WITH COUNTYWIDE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT PROGRAM (CIIP) FUNDING; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO ACCEPT AND EXPEND FUNDS AND EXECUTE CONTRACTS, AMENDMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED BY THE AGREEMENT(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces)
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Adopted
Resolution R-108-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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3B2
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250090
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Juan Carlos Bermudez
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RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EXECUTION BY THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 2-9 AND 2-10 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, FLORIDA, FOR CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL TRAINING AND SERVICES TO BUILDING OFFICIALS, PLANS EXAMINERS, AND INSPECTORS CERTIFIED BY THE BOARD OF RULES AND APPEALS (BORA) FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $245,000.00; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT FOR UP TO THREE ADDITIONAL CALENDAR-YEAR TERMS FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $245,000.00 EACH TERM, BRINGING THE AGGREGATE ALLOCATION TO $980,000.00, AND TO EXERCISE ANY AND ALL PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE TERMINATION PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN(Regulatory and Economic Resources)
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Adopted
Resolution R-109-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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3B3
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250098
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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RESOLUTION RATIFYING EMERGENCY CONTRACT NO. E-10381 WITH HNTB FOR MIA NORTH TERMINAL GUIDEWAY PROJECT SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $362,195.49 FOR A 15-MONTH TERM, EMERGENCY CONTRACT NO. E-10382 WITH PROFESSIONAL SERVICE INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR MIA NORTH TERMINAL GUIDEWAY PROJECT SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $87,510.71 FOR A 15-MONTH TERM, EMERGENCY CONTRACT NO. E-10383 WITH T. Y. LIN INTERNATIONAL FOR MIA NORTH TERMINAL GUIDEWAY PROJECT SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $350,000.00 FOR A 15-MONTH TERM, EMERGENCY CONTRACT NO. E-10417 WITH CMC CONTRACTORS, LLC FOR MIA SKYTRAIN PIER ASR REMEDIATION, RESTORATION AND REPAIRS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,982,379.79 FOR A 11-MONTH TERM, AND EMERGENCY CONTRACT NO. E-10476 WITH BLISS & NYITRAY, INC. FOR SKYTRAIN PROJECT SUPPORT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,960.00 FOR A 12-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(Strategic Procurement)
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Adopted
Resolution R-110-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING
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4A
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250076
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Ordinance
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ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ISSUANCE OF ADDITIONAL MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA PUBLIC FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS (JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM) PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO. 05-49, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 17-01, IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $550,000,000.00, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, FOR PURPOSES, TOGETHER WITH OTHER AVAILABLE MONEYS OF PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST, IF ANY, OF PAYING OR REIMBURSING PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST FOR COSTS OF CERTAIN CAPITAL ADDITIONS TO PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST FACILITIES, FUNDING DEBT SERVICE RESERVE FUND AND PAYING COSTS OF ISSUANCE, INCLUDING COSTS OF CREDIT FACILITY AND RESERVE FACILITY, IF ANY; PROVIDING THAT SUCH BONDS SHALL BE SECURED BY AND PAYABLE FROM GROSS REVENUES OF PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST ON PARITY WITH OTHER OUTSTANDING PUBLIC FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS (JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM); PROVIDING THAT DETAILS OF SAID BONDS BE DETERMINED IN ONE OR MORE SUBSEQUENT RESOLUTIONS; AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 05-49, AS PREVIOUSLY AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 17-01; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE AGENDA ITEM NO. 5L](Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing:
February 19, 2025
Ordinance 25-9
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
CA Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
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250062
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Ordinance
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ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THEORETICAL SW 355 STREET, ON THE EAST BY SW 178 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 360 STREET (LUCILLE DRIVE), AND ON THE WEST BY SW 180 AVENUE (SW 5 AVENUE), KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS ANTILLIA MULTIPURPOSE MAINTENANCE AND STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; IDENTIFYING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO CAUSE TO BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS; APPROVING A STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; WAIVING PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06; AND PROVIDING FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces)
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Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing:
March 4, 2025
Ordinance 25-18
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
CA Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
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250063
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Ordinance
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ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF HOMESTEAD, GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY SW 344 STREET/EAST PALM DRIVE (SE 24 STREET), ON THE EAST BY THEORETICAL SW 152 AVENUE (THEORETICAL SE 28 AVENUE), ON THE SOUTH BY SW 352 STREET (SE 32 STREET), AND ON THE WEST BY THEORETICAL SW 160 AVENUE (THEORETICAL SE 20 AVENUE), KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS KEYS GATE SUBDIVISION MULTIPURPOSE MAINTENANCE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; IDENTIFYING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO CAUSE TO BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces)
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Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing:
March 4, 2025
Ordinance 25-19
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
CA Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
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4D
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250089
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Ordinance
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ORDINANCE RELATING TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING DISPOSITION OF APPLICATION NO. CDMP20240007, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SW 122 STREET AND ADJACENT TO THE WEST SIDE OF THE SOUTH DADE TRANSITWAY, FILED BY SOUTH DIXIE AND 122 LLC IN THE MAY 2024 CYCLE TO AMEND THE COUNTY�S COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Regulatory and Economic Resources)
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Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing:
No Date Certain
Ordinance 25-16
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
CA Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and will be set for a public hearing at the BCC - Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) and Zoning meeting to be advertised in accordance with Section 2-116.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County.
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250168
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Ordinance
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Kevin Marino Cabrera
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ORDINANCE RELATING TO ANNEXATIONS AND INCORPORATIONS; SUSPENDING CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN PROPOSED ANNEXATIONS AND INCORPORATIONS; CREATING SECTION 20-10 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; PROVIDING TIME PERIOD FOR EXPIRATION OF ANNEXATION APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS; REQUIRING A REPORT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN AND EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Adopted on 1st reading, PH sch for 2.10.25 Policy Council & 2nd reading sch for 2.19.25 BCC
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 12 - 1
No: Steinberg
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REPORT:
CA Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
Pursuant to a motion made by Commissioner Cabrera to: 1. Suspend the Board�s Rules of Procedure and waive the four-week/six-week municipal notice requirement; 2. Amend Agenda Item 15B1 3. Direct the Agenda Coordinator to send the appropriate municipal notices; and 4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish all necessary notices relating to these items; the foregoing proposed ordinance along with Agenda Item 14A3 was scheduled for a public hearing at the February 10, 2025 Policy Council (PC) meeting, and for second reading at the February 19, 2025 Board meeting.
See Agenda Item 15B1, Legislative File No. 250081
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1/27/2025
Requires Municipal Notification by the Board of County Commissioners
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 9:30 a.m.)
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5A
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242046
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Ordinance
Clerk's Official Copy
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Eileen Higgins
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ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE RAPID TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT ZONE; AMENDING SECTION 33C-11 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; REDUCING THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS WITHIN THE GOVERNMENT CENTER SUBZONE; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Adopted
Ordinance 25-7
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
CA Bonzon-Keenan read title of the foregoing ordinance into the record.
Vice Chairman McGhee opened the public hearing; seeing no one appear wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Bermudez stated that while he supported the concept of the foregoing proposed ordinance, he was concerned about the burden that would be placed on individuals who lived within the Government Center Subzone (GCS) of the Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ), and questioned whether some of the parking aspect could be protected.
Commissioner Higgins provided an overview, explaining that every parcel in the GCS was owned by the County. She clarified that the measure was not for the private sector but applied to all County projects on County land, allowing the flexibility to relocate parking rather than requiring it within each structure, similar to the approach used in the Metromover Subzone.
Commissioner Bermudez reiterated his support, stated he wanted to ensure sufficient flexibility for parking, and indicated he was comfortable with Commissioner Higgins' explanation.
Commissioner Higgins added that the Request for Proposals (RFP) released the prior evening for the Metro Center project, which would include a new library, a new History Miami, and new chambers, contained a specific parking requirement developed with the Internal Services Department (ISD), such that a proposer could not bid without providing the appropriate amount of parking within the zone.
Commissioner Gilbert III expressed his support, explaining that continuing to build parking at the current rate encouraged car use and worsened congestion. He stated that if the Board wished to promote transit, it had to make policy decisions that reduced congestion. Commissioner Gilbert III noted that the County's decisions over the prior 30 years had encouraged car use, and expressed hope that the Board would become more mindful of the predictable, though unintended, consequences of its actions.
There being no further discussion, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing ordinance, as presented.
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11/6/2024
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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11/6/2024
Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners
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1/13/2025
Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson due to meeting cancellation by the Policy Council
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242318
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Eileen Higgins
Sen. Rene Garcia
Micky Steinberg
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RESOLUTION RESCINDING ALLOCATION OF BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (�BOND�) PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 161 � �INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS� LISTED IN APPENDIX A TO RESOLUTION NO. R-913-04 IN THE AMOUNT OF $577,000.00 WHICH WAS MADE TO THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FOR THE SABRINA COHEN ADAPTIVE RECREATION CENTER TO BE BUILT AT 5301 COLLINS AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33140 (�CITY PROJECT�) FOR CERTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-257-21, AND INSTEAD APPROVING ALLOCATION AND FUNDING FOR THE CITY PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $577,000.00 FROM GENERAL GOVERNMENT IMPROVEMENT FUND (�GGIF�) REVENUES FROM CAPITAL PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 9810050; APPROVING, AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING, SIGNIFICANT MODIFICATION OF BOND PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 161 TO CHANGE ITS MUNICIPAL PROJECT LOCATION TO THE CITY OF MIAMI; APPROVING ALLOCATION OF BOND PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 161 FUNDS IN AMOUNT OF $577,000.00 FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LAND UNDERNEATH THE 5TH STREET METROMOVER STATION ON 35 SE 5TH STREET, MIAMI, FL 33132 (�COUNTY PROJECT�) AND REDUCING GGIF FUNDING FOR THE COUNTY PROJECT IN COMMENSURATE AMOUNT; AUTHORIZING COUNTY MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY FOR THE GGIF FUNDS FOR THE CITY PROJECT, TO EXECUTE SAME AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN
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Adopted
Resolution R-90-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
CA Bonzon-Keenan read title of the foregoing resolution into the record.
Vice Chairman McGhee opened the public hearing; seeing no one appear wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Hearing no questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
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1/13/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation and Tourism Committee
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250055
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Resolution
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Eileen Higgins
Micky Steinberg
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RESOLUTION APPROVING, AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING, SIGNIFICANT MODIFICATION OF BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (�BOND�) PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 297 LISTED IN APPENDIX A TO RESOLUTION NO. R-919-04 REDUCING ITS ALLOCATION FROM $171,000,000.00 TO $170,750,000.00 AND DECLARING $250,000.00 TO BE SURPLUS FUNDS; APPROVING, AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING, ADDITION OF NEW BOND PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 395 � �MIAMI NEW DRAMA GARAGE IMPROVEMENTS� TO APPENDIX A TO RESOLUTION NO. R-919-04 WITH AN ALLOCATION OF $250,000.00, USING SURPLUS FUNDS, FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE MIAMI NEW DRAMA COLLINS PARK GARAGE AND THE AWARD OF SUCH FUNDS PURSUANT TO A GRANT AGREEMENT TO MIAMI NEW DRAMA; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE SUCH GRANT AGREEMENT AND EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS THEREIN; WAIVING SOFT COSTS LIMITATION IN BOND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR PROJECT NO. 395; AND WAIVING BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT BOND PROGRAM CITIZENS� ADVISORY COMMITTEE REVIEW [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 242315]
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Amended
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REPORT:
See Agenda Item 5C Amended, Legislative File No. 250037 for the final amended version.
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1/13/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation and Tourism Committee
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250337
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Eileen Higgins
Micky Steinberg
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RESOLUTION APPROVING, AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING, SIGNIFICANT MODIFICATION OF BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND (�BOND�) PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 297 LISTED IN APPENDIX A TO RESOLUTION NO. R-919-04 REDUCING ITS ALLOCATION FROM $171,000,000.00 TO $170,750,000.00 AND DECLARING $250,000.00 TO BE SURPLUS FUNDS; APPROVING, AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING, ADDITION OF NEW BOND PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 395 � �MIAMI NEW DRAMA GARAGE IMPROVEMENTS� TO APPENDIX A TO RESOLUTION NO. R-919-04 WITH AN ALLOCATION OF $250,000.00, USING SURPLUS FUNDS, FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE MIAMI NEW DRAMA COLLINS PARK GARAGE AND THE AWARD OF SUCH FUNDS PURSUANT TO A GRANT AGREEMENT TO MIAMI NEW DRAMA; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE SUCH GRANT AGREEMENT AND EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS THEREIN; WAIVING SOFT COSTS LIMITATION IN BOND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE RULES FOR PROJECT NO. 395; AND WAIVING BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT BOND PROGRAM CITIZENS� ADVISORY COMMITTEE REVIEW [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 250055]
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Adopted as amended
Resolution R-111-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
CA Bonzon-Keenan read title of the foregoing resolution into the record.
Vice Chairman McGhee opened the public hearing, and the following person appeared before the Board in opposition of the item:
Ms. Natalia Crujeiras, Chief Executive Officer, History Miami Museum, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, Florida, expressed concern regarding the potential removal of $250,000 designated for History Miami under the Building Better Communities Bond and the elimination of $4 million earmarked for the Museum's expansion, renovation, and maintenance without notice. She urged the Board not to renege on the voters who approved the GO Bond referendum, to restore the funds, and to support the Museum's request to use the remaining funds for urgent repairs and for planning the Museum's next chapter.
Hearing no further requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Pursuant to an amendment proffered by Commissioner Higgins, the resolution was amended to correct the address in two places to read 340 23rd Street, Miami Beach, Florida.
Commissioner Bermudez expressed support for History Miami and requested clarification regarding the comments that had been made.
Commissioner Higgins explained that this portion of the General Obligation Bond (GOB) funds was designated for arts institutions in Commission District 5. She stated that History Miami had not been included in the original bond question and that the County had not received a request from the Museum regarding its needs, but that sufficient funds remained available to assist the Museum, which would not be affected by the item. She noted that the RFP for the Metro Center project had been released the prior evening (2/3), reflecting a substantial County commitment to construct a new, world-class History Miami museum, and stated that it was inaccurate for the Museum's director to suggest that the County did not support the organization. Commissioner Higgins added that the RFP contemplated the construction of a new museum valued at approximately $50 million.
Commissioner Bermudez thanked Commissioner Higgins for her explanation and her acknowledgement of History Miami, noting that it was a countywide asset and asking to be kept apprised. He commended the Museum's programming for neurodivergent children and adults.
Chairman Rodriguez asked the administration to provide a comprehensive briefing to his office on the History Miami matters, the Building Better Communities GO Bond funds, and the GOB referendum question.
Commissioner Regalado thanked Commissioner Higgins for the clarification and asked that the commissioners be kept apprised regarding History Miami.
Commissioner Bastien expressed her support for History Miami, thanked Commissioner Higgins for sponsoring the resolution, and asked to be kept apprised of the related funding issues.
The foregoing proposed resolution was amended to correct the address in two places to reflect 340 23rd Street, Miami Beach Florida.
There being no further discussion, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as amended.
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250049
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Ordinance
Clerk's Official Copy
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Eileen Higgins
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ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM-DEVELOPMENT ZONE; AMENDING SECTION 33C-2 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE METROMOVER SUBZONE OF THE RAPID TRANSIT ZONE TO REMOVE PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY BRICKELL BAY DRIVE AND SOUTHEAST 14TH STREET; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Adopted
Ordinance 25-8
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
CA Bonzon-Keenan read title of the foregoing ordinance into the record.
Vice Chairman McGhee opened the public hearing.
The following persons appeared before the Board in opposition of the item:
Mr. Spencer Crowley, 98 Southwest 7th Street, Miami, Florida, spoke on behalf of the property owner in opposition to the item and asked that it be denied. He stated that his client had presented a concept in 2023 to bring a world-class racquet facility to Brickell, that the County had approved the RTZ designation for the property during the 2023 and 2024 hearings, and that a pre-application meeting had occurred in May 2024. He further stated that his client had submitted a special exception application whose elements, including parking, racquet courts, a restaurant, health facilities, lodging, and residential uses, were unchanged from the pre-application submission, and that his client had proceeded in good faith in reliance on the County's prior approval and the RTZ designation.
Mr. Alejandro Martinez, 2525 Southwest 3rd Avenue, Apartment 905, Miami, Florida, appeared on behalf of the Brickell Homeowners Association in opposition to the item and in support of the proposed Bay Racquet Club. He concluded by requesting the item be deferred.
Mr. Gustavo Hernandez, 1408 Brickell Bay Drive, spoke in opposition to Agenda Item 5D and in support of the proposed Bay Racquet Club, and requested that the item be deferred.
The following individuals spoke in support of the item:
Mr. Mario Rojas, 218 Southeast 14th Street, Miami, Florida
Mr. Javier Arbeloa, 218 Southeast 14th Street, Brickell Bay Drive, Miami, Florida, noted that the position of the Brickell Homeowners Association had not been discussed with the neighbors and did not reflect the neighbors' position.
Mr. Humberto Ramirez, Brickell House resident, 1300 Brickell Bay Drive, Miami, Florida
The following individuals were called but did not approach the podium: Rodrigo Urbaneja, Stanley Young, Jaleia Pew, Diamond Gibson, Kayla Cowvins, T. Ragin, Roshonda Thomas, Antonique Hart, Lacresha Twiggs, and Barbara Twiggs.
Hearing no further requests to speak, the public hearing was closed.
There being no further discussion, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing ordinance, as presented.
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1/14/2025
Requires Municipal Notification by the Board of County Commissioners
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1/22/2025
Adopted on 1st reading, PH & 2nd reading scheduled for 2.4.25 BCC by the Board of County Commissioners
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1/22/2025
Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners
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1/24/2025
Municipalities notified of public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners
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5D SUPPLEMENT
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250197
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Supplement
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT TO ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM-DEVELOPMENT ZONE; AMENDING SECTION 33C-2 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE METROMOVER SUBZONE OF THE RAPID TRANSIT ZONE TO REMOVE PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY BRICKELL BAY DRIVE AND SOUTHEAST 14TH STREET; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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250198
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Supplement
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SOCIAL EQUITY STATEMENT TO ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM-DEVELOPMENT ZONE; AMENDING SECTION 33C-2 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE METROMOVER SUBZONE OF THE RAPID TRANSIT ZONE TO REMOVE PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY BRICKELL BAY DRIVE AND SOUTHEAST 14TH STREET; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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242284
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Marleine Bastien
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RESOLUTION APPROVING, AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING, THE FILING OF A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024 ACTION PLAN AND CORRESPONDING FY 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO ALLOCATE UP TO $900,000.00 OF HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME) PROGRAM FUNDS TO NEW URBAN DEVELOPMENT, LLC, OR RELATED ENTITY, FOR THE VIEW 29 AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT; APPROVING A LOAN TO NEW URBAN DEVELOPMENT, LLC, OR RELATED ENTITY, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,225,000.00, CONSISTING OF $900,000.00 IN HOME PROGRAM FUNDS AND UP TO $3,325,000.00 IN DOCUMENTARY STAMP SURTAX FUNDS AND BASED UPON THE PREPAYMENT BY URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER MIAMI, INC., A RELATED ENTITY OF NEW URBAN DEVELOPMENT, LLC, OF PREVIOUS LOANS FOR THOSE SAME AMOUNTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 17-02 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE VIEW 29 AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A CONDITIONAL LOAN COMMITMENT AND STANDARD SHELL CONTRACTS, STANDARD SHELL LOAN DOCUMENTS, AMENDMENTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO SUBORDINATE OR MODIFY THE TERMS OF CONTRACTS, AMENDMENTS AND LOAN DOCUMENTS, AND TO EXERCISE THE TERMINATION, WAIVER, ACCELERATION AND OTHER PROVISIONS THEREIN(Housing and Community Development)
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Adopted
Resolution R-112-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
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1/13/2025
Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson due to meeting cancellation by the Policy Council
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5F
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242274
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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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(Transportation and Public Works)
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Adopted
Resolution R-113-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
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1/13/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee
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6A
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CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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6B
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POLICY MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE BOARD
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7
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ORDINANCES SET FOR SECOND READING
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8
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DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS
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8A
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AVIATION DEPARTMENT
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8A1
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242273
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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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(Aviation Department)
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Adopted
Resolution R-114-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 13 - 0
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1/15/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee
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1/15/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Airport Committee
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8B
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CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT
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8B1
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242281
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Juan Carlos Bermudez
Marleine Bastien
Raquel A. Regalado
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AFFILIATING AGREEMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR SCHOOL YEARS 2024/25, 2025/26, AND 2026/27 WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL CLASSES FOR JUVENILES AND SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL CLASSES FOR YOUNG ADULTS IN THE CUSTODY OF THE MIAMI-DADE CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN(Corrections & Rehabilitation Department)
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Adopted
Resolution R-115-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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1/14/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee
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8C AND 8D
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(No items were submitted for these sections.)
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8E
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FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
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8E1
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242205
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Juan Carlos Bermudez
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND GRANT FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENTS INCLUDING SUBAWARD AND SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AS WELL AS OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS, FOR RECEIPT, AWARD, OR EXPENDITURE OF SUCH GRANT FUNDS, AND SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE FUNDING UTILIZE UP TO $3,000,000.00 PER FISCAL YEAR TO SATISFY CASH MATCH FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PURPOSES DESCRIBED HEREIN FOR UP TO SEVEN YEARS, FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS IDENTIFIED IN THE NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS GOAL, THE FLORIDA DOMESTIC SECURITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2024-2026, OR THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY 2023 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS REPORT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AMENDMENTS OF ALL SUCH AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS AND EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS SET FORTH THEREIN, PROVIDED THAT ANY SUCH AMENDMENTS DO NOT ALTER THE PURPOSE OR EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENTS OR COMMIT MORE THAN A TOTAL OF $3,000,000.00 IN MATCHING FUNDS PER FISCAL YEAR FOR UP TO SEVEN YEARS(Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department)
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Adopted
Resolution R-116-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Gonzalez
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1/14/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee
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8E2
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242283
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Juan Carlos Bermudez
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RESOLUTION APPROVING EMERGENCY MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, THROUGH THE MIAMI-DADE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT, AND CITY OF MIRAMAR FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT FOR MUTUAL AID DURING CERTAIN EMERGENCIES, DISASTERS, OR CATASTROPHIC EVENTS FOR A 10-YEAR TERM, AT NO PROJECTED COST TO THE COUNTY; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND EXERCISE AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, PROVIDED THAT ANY SUCH AMENDMENTS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSE PROVIDED HEREIN(Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Department)
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Adopted
Resolution R-117-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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1/14/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee
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8F
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(No items were submitted for this section.)
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8G
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MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT
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8G1
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242254
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,133,000.00 WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EFFECTIVE RETROACTIVELY FROM OCTOBER 1, 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEETING PUBLIC HEALTH NEEDS OF THE CITIZENS OF MIAMI�DADE COUNTY; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAME AND EXERCISE ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, AND TO EXECUTE FUTURE AGREEMENTS FOR, AND APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND ADDITIONAL FUNDS SHOULD THEY BECOME AVAILABLE UNDER THIS PROGRAM FOR THIS PURPOSE(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Resolution R-118-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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1/14/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee
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8G2
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242293
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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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(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Resolution R-119-25
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
Senator Garcia requested an update on the status of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the community.
Mr. Dan Wall reported that, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) HIV surveillance data for calendar year 2022 (released December 31, 2023), Miami-Dade County ranked first among U.S. counties in newly reported HIV diagnoses.
Senator Garcia emphasized that the community needed to understand the scope of new HIV cases, noting that Miami-Dade County again led the nation and that African American and Hispanic women were predominantly affected. Characterizing the matter as a serious public health concern affecting the entire County, he called for a collective response from the Board and the community and indicated he would advance the issue through the Healthcare Committee and return to the Board with proposed legislation. Senator Garcia thanked Mr. Wall for his work while noting that the County needed to do better at ensuring residents were tested and placed into treatment.
There being no further discussion, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
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1/15/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee
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8G3
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241130
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Eileen Higgins
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET AND FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET FOR THE MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE MIAMI BEACH CITY CENTER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA TOTALING $67,843,000.00 AND $62,003,000.00, RESPECTIVELY(Office of Management and Budget)
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Adopted
Resolution R-120-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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7/10/2024
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Airport and Economic Development Committee
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8H
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PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACES DEPARTMENT
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8H1
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242268
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Juan Carlos Bermudez
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RESOLUTION GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE UNDERGROUND UTILITY EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, TO CONVERT EXISTING ABOVE-GROUND ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO UNDERGROUND UTILITIES LOCATED WITHIN MILTON E. THOMPSON PARK; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAME AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces)
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Adopted
Resolution R-121-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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1/13/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation and Tourism Committee
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8H2
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242269
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Kionne L. McGhee
Marleine Bastien
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Sen. Rene Garcia
Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Roberto J. Gonzalez
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RESOLUTION RATIFYING, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 2-9 AND 2-10 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES (FIU), FOR STUDENTS TO OBTAIN CLINICAL AND OTHER EXPERIENCES AT ZOO MIAMI; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS CONTAINED THEREIN; DELEGATING TO THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO FUTURE AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS FOR FIU STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces)
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Adopted
Resolution R-122-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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1/13/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation and Tourism Committee
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8I
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MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT
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8I1
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242161
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Juan Carlos Bermudez
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RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY APPROVING THE REQUEST OF THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXPEND $2,400,000.00 FROM THE MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT�S (MDPD) LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND THROUGH THE MDPD OR ITS SUCCESSOR AGENCY; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR DESIGNEE, OR THE COUNTY SHERIFF, TO USE SUCH FUNDS FOR EXPENDITURES AS DESCRIBED IN THE REPORT OF PROPOSED EXPENDITURES FROM THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND(Miami-Dade Police Department)
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Adopted
Resolution R-123-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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12/10/2024
Meeting cancelled by the Community Safety, Security & Emergency Mgmt. Cmte.
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1/14/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee
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8J and 8K
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(No items were submitted for these sections.)
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8L
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REGULATORY AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
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8L1
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242163
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Juan Carlos Bermudez
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RESOLUTION APPROVING A CANAL RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED AND A CANAL MAINTENANCE EASEMENT BETWEEN ATLAS RETAIL LLC AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN EXCHANGE FOR THE RELEASE OF A PORTION OF CANAL RESERVATION LOCATED ALONG NW 97 AVENUE AND NW 138 STREET IN THE CITY OF HIALEAH, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; APPROVING A DISCLAIMER FOR THE RELEASE OF A PORTION OF CANAL RESERVATION; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE CANAL RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED, CANAL MAINTENANCE EASEMENT AND THE DISCLAIMER AND TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS TRANSACTION(Regulatory and Economic Resources)
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Adopted
Resolution R-124-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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1/15/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Port and Resiliency Committee
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8M and 8N
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(No items were submitted for these sections.)
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8O
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WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT
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8O1
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242118
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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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(Water & Sewer Department)
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Adopted
Resolution R-125-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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1/13/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee
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8O2
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242277
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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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(Water & Sewer Department)
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Adopted
Resolution R-126-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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1/13/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee
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8O3
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242278
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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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(Water & Sewer Department)
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Adopted
Resolution R-127-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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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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1/15/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected by the Appropriations Committee
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8P
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STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
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8P1
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242030
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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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(Strategic Procurement)
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Adopted
Resolution R-128-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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1/15/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee
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8P2
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242140
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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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(Strategic Procurement)
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Adopted
Resolution R-129-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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1/13/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee
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8P3
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242141
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Resolution
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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(Strategic Procurement)
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Amended
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REPORT:
See Agenda Item 8P3 Amended, Legislative File No. 250477, for the amended version.
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1/15/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee
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8P3 AMENDED
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250477
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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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; 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; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE WITH TESTING MATTERS, INC. REGARDING REIMBURSEMENTS FOR COSTS INCURRED BY TESTING MATTERS, INC. FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RESIDENTS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 PANDEMIC AT AMELIA EARHART PARK [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 242141](Strategic Procurement)
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Adopted as amended
Resolution R-130-25
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
Senator Garcia explained that the foregoing item extended the time for the collection of COVID-19 funds. He noted that Testing Matters, Inc., one of the County's first COVID-19 testing sites, had never received funding for the testing services it provided, and stated that this amendment would direct the administration to coordinate with the company on that matter.
The foregoing proposed resolution was amended to:
- Add a new section, �Section 3� stating the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee shall negotiate with Testing Matters Inc. regarding reimbursements for costs incurred by Testing Matters, Inc. for service provided to Miami-Dade County residents during the COVID-19 Pandemic conducted at Amelia Earhart Park.
There being no further discussion, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as amended.
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242185
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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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(Strategic Procurement)
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Adopted
Resolution R-131-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 13 - 0
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1/15/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee
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1/15/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Airport Committee
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8P5
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242220
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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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](Strategic Procurement)
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Adopted
Resolution R-132-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 9 - 4
No: Steinberg , Regalado , Cohen Higgins , Garc�a
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1/15/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee
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250206
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Supplement
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REGARDING RESOLUTION DELEGATING CONTRACTING AUTHORITY TO THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO AWARD, ACCESS, AND MODIFY COMPETITIVELY SOLICITED CONTRACTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25; AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CHARTER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SURTAX FUNDS FOR SUCH PURPOSE � LEGISTAR NO. 242220
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Presented
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242251
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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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(Strategic Procurement)
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Adopted
Resolution R-91-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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1/15/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee
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ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS
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AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COUNCILS AND TRUSTS
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COUNTY COMMISSION
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11A
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RESOLUTIONS
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11A1
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242024
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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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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Adopted
Resolution R-133-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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12/10/2024
Meeting cancelled by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee
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1/13/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee
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11A2
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242300
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Resolution
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Sen. Rene Garcia
Juan Carlos Bermudez
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO RESEARCH AND PROVIDE A REPORT ABOUT THE FUNDING SOURCES SUPPORTING THE OPERATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS RECEIVING COUNTY GRANT FUNDS, INCLUDING GRANTS TO NONPROFIT AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF HUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES, AND TO HISTORICAL, ARTISTIC, AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES, AND IDENTIFYING ANY MATCH FUNDING PROVIDED BY LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES OR STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES TO THE SAME
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Amended
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REPORT:
See Agenda Item 11A2 Amended, Legislative File No. 250270 for the final amended version.
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1/13/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation and Tourism Committee
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11A2 Amended
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250270
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Sen. Rene Garcia
Juan Carlos Bermudez
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COUNTY POLICY RELATING TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS APPLYING FOR AND/OR RECEIVING COUNTY GRANT FUNDS; REQUIRING INFORMATION ON ALL OTHER FUNDING SOURCES SUPPORTING THE OPERATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS APPLYING FOR AND/OR RECEIVING COUNTY GRANT FUNDS, INCLUDING GRANTS TO NONPROFIT AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF HUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES, AND TO HISTORICAL, ARTISTIC, AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS FOR OPERATING EXPENSES [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 242300]
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Adopted as amended
Resolution R-134-25
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
Commissioner Gilbert III stated that while he was supportive of the intent of the foregoing proposed resolution, the report it required would demand an inordinate amount of staff time. He suggested that, if the intent was to ensure the County was not the sole funder of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), the Board could instead adopt a policy requiring CBOs to disclose their other funding sources in their annual application submittals, rather than directing the administration to compile a report.
Commissioner Regalado concurred and suggested that a requirement for CBO applications to reflect more than one funding source be established as policy going forward, with those lacking additional sources identified so the Board could understand the underlying issues.
Senator Garcia clarified that it was not his intent to prevent CBOs without other funding from applying, but rather to ensure that the County was aware of each organization's funding sources. He emphasized that CBOs should not rely solely on County funding and that their support should also include state, federal, or private sources.
Commissioner Gilbert III requested the item to establish a policy requiring CBOs applying for County funding to disclose all of their other funding sources, reflecting the Board's intent that the County not be their sole funder; and apply that policy to all recurring funding, with priority given to CBOs having multiple funding sources should funding availability become restricted.
Commissioner Bermudez agreed with the transparency language and stated that it was the intent of the GETC to ensure that transparency extended to nonprofits and CBOs receiving County funds, as those remained County dollars. He noted his understanding that the resolution related to the Frost Museum and asked whether the item would affect the Museum's ability to receive County funding.
Commissioner Regalado suggested distinguishing between capital improvements and facility maintenance, and programming. She opined that the resolution did not pertain to entities such as the Frost Museum, as those entities raised private funds.
Senator Garcia stated that the County should be apprised of the additional funding sources of any entity or CBO that received County grants.
Mayor Levine Cava explained that all grants submitted to OMB already included full program budgets reflecting other funding sources, which she assumed were factored into the rating of the organizations. She noted that the Board could adopt this as its policy for competitive grant programming, or more broadly as it chose, and advised that the administration planned to implement the program Senator Garcia had requested through a survey asking entities to submit their funding information affirmatively, with the results shared with the Board.
The foregoing proposed resolution was amended to:
- Establish a policy that the Board require Community Based Organizations (CBOs) that applied for County funding to disclose all other funding sources, and to ensure that the County was not their sole funding provider, and
- Apply this policy to all recurring funding, with priority given to CBO�s that have multiple funding sources, should there be restrictions on funding availability.
There being no further discussion, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as amended.
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Resolution
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Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE HONORABLE NUSHIN SAYFIE, CARLOS CRUZ, CLAUDIO PEREZ, WILLIAM DELANY, ALFREDO HERNANDEZ, MICHELLE FERNANDEZ, SUSAN HOLTZMAN, CAROLYN ACOSTA, DR. JOSEPH POITIER, AND LUIS ESPINOSA TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD
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Deferred
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March 4, 2025
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
The foregoing proposed resolution was deferred to the March 4, 2025 Board of County Commissioners meeting.
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1/14/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee
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242317
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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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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Adopted
Resolution R-135-25
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 10 - 3
No: Gilbert, III , Bastien , Regalado
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REPORT:
Commissioner Gilbert III inquired whether non-bargaining County employees would be automatically enrolled in the BENCOR plan or whether an opt-in provision would be available. He noted that he would be more comfortable with an opt-in provision and asked that employees receive information regarding both the positive and the less favorable aspects of BENCOR when opting in.
Senator Garcia stated that it was his understanding that the plan would be mandatory, as it would save the County money in Social Security and other taxes.
ACA Marlon Moffett noted his understanding that the plan would be mandatory for participating employees based on the negotiations with BENCOR.
Dr. Frederick Drummond, a BENCOR representative, explained that the plan was mandatory because it was a 401(a) employer-contributory plan, similar to the Florida Retirement System (FRS), and that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules governing such plans, which are designed to be non-discriminatory, required mandatory participation.
Commissioner Gilbert III stated that he understood the business model but emphasized that employees needed to be made aware of the change, as the resolution would become County policy once the Board acted upon it.
Commissioner Regalado clarified that FRS was not mandatory and expressed uncertainty as to whether the BENCOR plan was the best fit for employees. She observed that the County workforce was both specific and large, and that any mandatory action should have been tailored to employees and developed with their participation. Commissioner Regalado indicated that she could not support the resolution, expressing the view that the Board should instead pursue the matter going forward through a Request for Proposals, input from labor, a review of available options, and a survey of employees.
Commissioner Gonzalez asked whether the accumulated leave would be mandatory or a blanket option in the event that employees did not select an alternative.
Dr. Drummond explained that, under current practice, accumulated leave was required to be paid out to employees upon separation or retirement, becoming an immediate taxable event, and that employees earning under $176,000 at that time would pay 7.65 percent in FICA taxes plus federal taxes on the payout. He stated that, without BENCOR, the payout went directly to the employee, whereas under BENCOR up to $70,000, the current IRS limit, which changes annually, would be placed in a retirement account. The employee could then leave the funds in the plan and postpone federal taxes, permanently waiving the 7.65 percent for both employee and employer, roll the funds into another retirement account, or cash them out.
In response to Commissioner Gonzalez's inquiry as to how BENCOR earned revenue, Dr. Drummond stated that there were no administrative charges to the County or to employees, and that BENCOR was compensated through the underlying expense ratio of the funds, with the default option being a fixed-interest account paying approximately 3.5 percent. He noted that the account could be rolled over to any eligible plan and that the funds were always 100 percent vested in the participant.
In response to Commissioner Gilbert III's inquiry regarding early termination, Dr. Drummond explained that no 10 percent IRS penalty applied to an employee in the special-risk class with 25 years of service, to a special-risk employee at least 50 years of age who retired or separated and withdrew funds, or to an employee who retired in or after the year in which they turned 55. He stated that a gap applied to any employee outside the special-risk class who was under age 55, but that an early-offset provision addressed it: because the employee and the County had each already saved 7.65 percent, the County would write a check for the difference of 2.35 percent, leaving the dollar value to the participant unchanged.
Commissioner Gilbert III suggested that the resolution be discussed with the Clerk of the Courts and Comptroller to review issues germane to that office's jurisdiction.
Senator Garcia stated he was seeking to develop a plan that would assist employees by allowing them to withdraw funds at a lower tax rate if they did so immediately upon retirement, while achieving a cost savings for the County. He noted that the resolution sought to piggyback on another government's competitively solicited BENCOR contract, such as that of Palm Beach County, that this approach had benefited the entities and employees that used it, and that the item had been reviewed by Committee. Senator Garcia expressed the view that educating employees would make the transfer options easier to understand.
Commissioner Regalado inquired about the fiscal impact of the resolution on the County's operations and on the funding budgeted for leave time, noting her understanding that the County currently earned interest on those funds.
Mr. David Clodfelter explained that OMB budgeted 2,080 hours for each employee, paid out of pooled cash from various funding sources including the general fund, on which the County earned interest until the funds were used. He noted that, under the new Constitutional Office changes, the Tax Collector now provided the County only what it had collected for its taxing districts, making the pooled cash smaller than in the prior year. Mr. Clodfelter stated that he could ask the COCC to provide the earned-interest figures, and explained that the figure in the resolution appeared to be a direct-savings amount that staff had not netted against a typical earned-interest amount.
Commissioner Regalado expressed concern regarding the absence of a net figure.
Dr. Edwards stated that the County had the potential to save approximately $100 million through administration of the program. She explained that the County retained the funds it accumulated and held for an employee's sick leave in the event of retirement or separation, and that those funds were transitioned into the BENCOR account only at the point of separation, enabling both the County and the employee to realize a tax savings while the County continued to earn interest in the interim. She emphasized that the County did not relinquish its ability to earn interest but had created a vehicle to save on the taxes otherwise owed. Dr. Edwards added that, to protect employees younger than retirement age from being penalized, the administration had decided to pay the 3 percent difference between the 7 percent and the 10 percent so that those employees were not adversely impacted and could retire earlier without penalty.
In response to Commissioner Regalado's further inquiry as to how BENCOR earned revenue, Dr. Edwards stated that employees who chose to leave their funds in the BENCOR account would earn interest, and that the entity managing the funds would take a proportion of the earnings. She noted that there was greater earning potential for funds in the account because they were strategically managed.
Senator Garcia stated that the individual employee would retain the option to withdraw the funds upon separation, and that the intent of the resolution was to establish a deferred-tax account that saved the County money while the employee made that decision. He added that employees would not be required to pay fees and that the County would realize savings on the deferred taxes when the funds were withdrawn.
Commissioner Bastien concurred with most of her colleagues' concerns. She expressed concern about the possibility of employees losing money invested in BENCOR and stated that employees should be given the opportunity to decide whether to participate. Commissioner Bastien suggested that the resolution be deferred.
Commissioner Higgins commended Senator Garcia for identifying ways for the County to reduce administrative expenses while offering a benefit to employees. She stated that the resolution could save the County $100 million and save thousands of employees tens of thousands of dollars, and spoke in opposition to deferral, characterizing the item as fiscally responsible. She recommended that, when the administration was processing an employee's departure from the County whose leave payout would be placed into BENCOR, the employee be provided with information explaining how to exercise a next-day opt-out; that employees be permitted to pre-complete the paperwork related to the County's payment of the 3.5 percent; and that the administration design a process allowing employees to receive that payment within ten days. She noted that the resolution provided a cost savings for the County and was particularly beneficial for employees who did not earn a great deal and lacked other investment accounts.
Dr. Edwards clarified that, upon BENCOR's receipt of the funds on the day of an employee's termination, the money was placed into a fixed account, minimizing the risk that Commissioner Bastien had raised, in order to give employees time to make an informed decision. She noted that this would be handled through a simple, automated process so that no employee would have to wait or experience an adverse impact.
Commissioner Gilbert III requested that an email explaining the proposal be sent to employees before the Board adopted the resolution, and that a copy of the report the Office of Policy and Budgetary Affairs (OPBA) had prepared on the item be provided to the Board. He indicated that he was more comfortable with the resolution but supported deferring it for one meeting pending the email to employees.
Senator Garcia stated that the item had been worked on for a considerable time and had gone through Committee, and that he wished to vote on the resolution that day while ensuring that the information Commissioner Gilbert III requested was provided to employees.
Commissioner Regalado agreed with Commissioner Gilbert III, stating that the Board needed to be apprised of how the program would be administered by the COCC and of the positions of the unions.
In response to Commissioner Higgins� inquiry, Dr. Edwards confirmed that the resolution applied to non-bargaining employees.
It was moved by Senator Garcia and seconded by Commissioner Higgins. There being no further discussion, the resolution, as presented, passed by voice vote.
There being no further discussion, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
Following the vote, Mayor Levine Cava clarified that the resolution applied immediately upon passage, without veto, as to the non-bargaining employees. She noted that bargaining employees had indicated interest and that the administration intended to present the proposal to the bargaining units for those employees.
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1/15/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee
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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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Amended
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REPORT:
(See Agenda Item 11A5 Amended; Legislative File Number 250342)
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1/15/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee
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250342
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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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�) [SEE ORIGINAL ITEMS UNDER FILE NOS. 242015, 250059]
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Adopted as amended
Resolution R-136-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Gonzalez
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REPORT:
In response to Vice Chairman McGhee's inquiry regarding the basis for amending the foregoing proposed resolution at the January 15, 2025 Appropriations Committee (APC) to add the Chairman and Vice-Chairman to the item, Commissioner Cohen Higgins stated that this was done based on the advice of the County Attorney�s Office that a Chairman and Vice-Chairman needed to be appointed.
Vice Chairman McGhee inquired about the staff who worked directly with the Naranja Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency (NLCRA).
Mr. Jorge Fernandez advised that Ms. Vivian Gonzalez-Gao and Mr. Jason Rodriguez worked with the NLCRA.
Regarding the discussions that occurred at the January 15, 2025 APC concerning an appointment or recommendation for Chair and Vice-Chair of the NLCRA, Ms. Gonzalez-Gao confirmed, in response to Vice Chairman McGhee's questions, that she served as the custodian of records between the NLCRA Board and the BCC, and that she was authorized to present actionable items from the NLCRA Board to the BCC for ratification or creation of a resolution.
Vice Chairman McGhee advised that the issue was not the NLCRA Board appointments, but rather the lack of disclosure to the BCC member that would have informed her that the NLCRA Board had selected its Chairman and Vice-Chairman and was awaiting Ms. Gonzalez-Gao's submission of that actionable item to the BCC for creation as a resolution. He inquired whether Ms. Gonzalez-Gao had done so, and she indicated that this would not have been her responsibility; however, she had consulted with the County Attorneys regarding the matter.
Dr. Edwards stated that she had directed staff to defer to the County Attorney�s Office on any procedural or process-related matters regarding the NLCRA. She asked that staff not be expected to opine on issues for which the administration relied on the County Attorneys and others to ensure that policies were followed accordingly.
Vice Chairman McGhee noted that a sitting Commissioner had presented a substitute item after being notified that a Chairman and Vice-Chairman had not been selected for the NLCRA. He explained that responsibility for bringing such an item to the BCC rested not with the NLCRA Executive Director but with the custodian of records, who would normally submit it to the County Attorneys for creation as a resolution or ordinance, allowing a Commissioner from District 8 or 9 to sponsor and adopt the legislation.
ACA Terrence Smith advised that the County Attorney's Office (CAO) did not attend the NLCRA meetings, which were represented by private counsel. He explained that he had referred staff to Section 163.356(C), which provided that the governing body of the County shall designate a Chairman and Vice-Chairman from among the Commissioners. ACA Smith noted that it was the CAO's interpretation that the statute vested the power of designating the Chairman and Vice-Chairman in the BCC.
In response to Vice Chairman McGhee's comments regarding appointments and reappointments to the NLCRA Board, and the Commission's ability to make recommendations as to who they wished to serve as Chairman and Vice-Chairman, ACA Smith acknowledged that the appointments could be made by resolution and designation, and that the NLCRA Board could make recommendations.
In response to questions from Vice Chairman McGhee regarding the NLCRA Board's selection of its Chairman and Vice-Chairman, Ms. Krystal Patterson, Principal, H.E.R.S. Consulting, and NLCRA Executive Director, acknowledged that she had been present at the meeting where the selection occurred, that minutes were taken, and that there were no objections to the selection. Ms. Patterson further explained that it was her understanding that Ms. Gonzalez-Gao was to transmit the information regarding the selection of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman to the County Attorney�s Office to be placed on the BCC's agenda, pursuant to County ordinance. She stated that the NLCRA Board's attorney had been present at the meeting and had determined that the action taken by the Board on November 21st was legal pursuant to County ordinance.
In response to Vice Chairman McGhee's inquiry regarding the data and analytics used to establish the NLCRA, ACA Smith advised that, pursuant to Florida law, the BCC would have been required to make a Finding of Necessity that slum and blight existed in the area, adopt the Finding of Necessity Study, and thereafter be authorized by State law to create the CRA.
Vice Chairman McGhee questioned which District had been determined to justify the Finding of Necessity when the NLCRA was established.
ACA Smith deferred to staff.
Mr. Fernandez explained that he had not been involved in the NLCRA's creation.
Following Chairman Rodriguez's comments regarding the lack of preparation, Dr. Edwards assured Chairman Rodriguez that staff would provide a response to Vice Chairman McGhee's inquiry and any subsequent questions.
Responding to Vice Chairman McGhee's inquiry as to whether the NLCRA had been created for District 9 based on the data and analytics, Mr. Adeyinka Majekodunmi stated that the Commission Auditor�s office had not completed an analysis on that issue; however, he recalled that historically it had been based on District 9.
Dr. Edwards stated that it was her understanding that the NLCRA had originally been created for District 9 and subsequently expanded to include District 8.
In response to Vice Chairman McGhee's questions regarding the data and analytics, Ms. Patterson stated that, based on the Finding of Necessity that had been filed, the redevelopment area was founded in the District 9 area in 2002, and that in 2016 an expansion extended the area into portions of District 8. She noted that the Finding of Necessity was the data used to establish the CRA.
Regarding Vice Chairman McGhee's inquiry concerning the population and businesses within the NLCRA, Ms. Patterson stated that there were approximately 45,000 residents within the NLCRA, that approximately 69 percent of the entire population in the redevelopment area resided in District 9, and that 55 percent of the total businesses in the redevelopment area were located in District 9.
Vice Chairman McGhee commented that the matter would not have come before the BCC had OMB provided the sitting Commissioner with the requested information, and noted that similar issues had recurred with OMB regarding the CRAs in the Commissioners' areas.
Commissioner Gonzalez expressed concern regarding OMB and other departments that were not fulfilling their responsibilities, noting that the failure to provide Commissioners with information gave the appearance of a bureaucracy.
Chairman Rodriguez asked that the information be provided to Commissioner Cohen Higgins.
Commissioner Cohen Higgins suggested that both her item and Vice Chairman McGhee's item move forward as presented, as it was her understanding that four seats were available on the NLCRA.
Commissioner Bermudez referred to a document showing a higher population in District 9 and noted that Commissioner Cohen Higgins had indicated that the majority was in District 8.
Commissioner Cohen Higgins stated that it was her understanding that the majority of the geographic boundaries were within District 8; however, she noted that there were four seats and four proposed appointments and requested that both items be allowed to move forward.
In response to Commissioner Bermudez's inquiry regarding the selection of the NLCRA Chairman and Vice-Chairman, ACA Smith advised that, for CRAs with a citizen board, the Chairman and Vice-Chairman were designated by the BCC as the governing body pursuant to State law. He stated that if a CRA was created by a municipality, the municipality would designate its Chairman pursuant to a separate statute. ACA Smith noted that, based on the manner in which the statute was written, the power to designate had been vested in the BCC. He explained that the Commissioners had their nominees, but that the decision regarding the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and members of the NLCRA Board ultimately rested with the BCC.
In response to Commissioner Bermudez's inquiry regarding the November selection, ACA Smith stated that it was his understanding that the NLCRA Board had appointed its Chairman and Vice-Chairman, which was inconsistent with State law providing that only the governing body may make such appointments. He noted that, based on his understanding from Vice Chairman McGhee, the NLCRA Board had intended only to make a recommendation, in which case it would remain the BCC's decision whether to accept that recommendation or appoint a different Chairman and Vice-Chairman.
Regarding Commissioner Bermudez's inquiry concerning other County CRAs, ACA Smith advised that the same process applied as the one occurring at that day's meeting, with the exception of CRAs in municipalities, where the County attorney or staff attended those meetings. In response to a further inquiry from Commissioner Bermudez, Commissioner Cohen Higgins stated that she would retain the designation of the NLCRA's Chairman and Vice-Chairman. She noted that, with the majority of the CRA in District 8, and based on her conversation with the attorneys, she had nominated individuals to serve as Chairman and Vice-Chairman over the NLCRA.
In response to Commissioner Bermudez's inquiry as to what precluded Vice Chairman McGhee from nominating a Chairman and Vice-Chairman, ACA Smith advised that nothing precluded him from proposing names, and that the choice between the two Commissioners' items rested with the BCC. He further noted that nothing precluded the CRA members from making a recommendation to Commissioner Cohen Higgins and Vice Chairman McGhee regarding who should serve in those roles.
In response to Commissioner Gilbert III's inquiry as to whether the two individuals selected as Chairman and Vice-Chairman were currently serving as NLCRA board members, ACA Smith stated that it was his understanding that their terms had expired.
Commissioner Gilbert III suggested that one Commissioner appoint the NLCRA Chairman and the other the Vice-Chairman, with the appointments alternating between the two Commissioners in the following year. As an alternative, he suggested that Commissioner Cohen Higgins and Vice Chairman McGhee resolve the matter between themselves. Commissioner Cohen Higgins stated that she had no objection to the suggestion and was amenable to Vice Chairman McGhee appointing a Chairman or Vice-Chairman.
Vice Chairman McGhee concurred with Commissioner Gilbert III's suggestion. He informed the Board that the NLCRA had selected its Chairman and Vice-Chairman in good faith, expecting that the custodian of records would bring the recommendation to the BCC for ratification by resolution. He noted that this had been presented in November, and that the item concerning the Chairman and Vice-Chairman for District 8 had been presented in January 2025.
Chairman Rodriguez clarified that Commissioner Cohen Higgins' item had been brought forward earlier, and that he, as Chair, had held it from coming before the BCC with the expectation that the issue would be resolved in a Sunshine meeting.
Vice Chairman McGhee noted that, per comments from the APC Chair, the Supplement to the item had been announced and brought to the dais on January 15, 2025.
Commissioner Gilbert III recommended that the existing NLCRA Chairman continue to serve as Chairman in order to maintain continuity. He suggested that Commissioner Cohen Higgins appoint the Vice-Chairman, and that in the following year the Vice-Chairman be appointed Chairman and Vice Chairman McGhee's appointee for Chairman be appointed Vice-Chairman.
Commissioner Bermudez expressed concern that Commissioner Cohen Higgins had indicated she was unaware that Mr. James McDonald and Mr. Robert Mosley would be named as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the NLCRA, and questioned how this had occurred.
Commissioner Cohen Higgins explained that she had amended the item to add a Chairman and Vice-Chairman based on the attorney's advice that the NLCRA needed both positions filled, and noted that she had a pending appointment at the time. Commissioner Bermudez opined that a Sunshine meeting should be held if the issue was not resolved.
Commissioner Cohen Higgins moved to approve both items. Under the motion, Vice Chairman McGhee would appoint the Chairman of the CRA and Commissioner Cohen Higgins would appoint the Vice-Chairman for 2025, with the appointments reversing in 2026 so that Commissioner Cohen Higgins would appoint the Chairman and Vice Chairman McGhee would appoint the Vice-Chairman.
Vice Chairman McGhee expressed his support for background checks, consistent with Commissioner Cohen Higgins' request, and stated that he would submit the name of the current NLCRA Chairman, as selected by the Board, to the BCC as his appointee.
Following discussion between the Board and ACA Smith on the foregoing motion, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution as amended, to appoint Mr. James E. McDonald and Mr. Ryan Mosley to the NLCRA, and further provide that:
In 2025, Vice Chairman McGhee would appoint the Chairman of the NLCRA and Commissioner Cohen Higgins would appoint the CRA's Vice-Chairman;
� In 2026, Commissioner Cohen Higgins would appoint the Chairman of the CRA, and Vice Chairman McGhee would appoint the CRA's Vice-Chairman;
� Commissioner Cohen Higgins and Vice Chairman McGhee would each submit the names of their appointees for Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the CRA to the Board within ten days; and
� Background checks would be required for all appointees.
The foregoing proposed resolution was amended as follows:
- In 2025, Vice Chairman McGhee would appoint the Chairman of the Naranja Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), and Commissioner Cohen Higgins would appoint the CRA�s Vice-Chairman,
- In 2026, Commissioner Cohen Higgins would appoint the Chairman of the CRA, and Vice Chairman McGhee would appoint the CRA�s Vice-Chairman,
- Commissioner Cohen Higgins and Vice Chairman McGhee be required to submit the names of their appointees for Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the CRA to the Board of County Commissioners within ten days, and
- To require that background checks be conducted for all appointees.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE 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 C; 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(Clerk of the Board)
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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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Adopted
Resolution R-137-25
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 8 - 5
No: Gilbert, III , Bastien , Hardemon , Regalado , McGhee
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REPORT:
Commissioner Regalado spoke in opposition, stating that the item was not a good use of County funds given the County's structure. She explained that identifying efficiencies and reducing budgets was the job of every department director, that contracting an outside firm to do so was duplicative, and that the model worked for smaller institutions such as Jackson Health System (JHS) but not for the County. Commissioner Regalado noted that Chairman Rodriguez had created a committee to identify efficiencies, that the upcoming budget would be examined line by line, and that the County should not pay a premium for a firm to advise it of cuts it already knew were needed. She added that many of the relevant decisions were policy decisions that the Board itself was responsible for changing.
Chairman Rodriguez voice his support for the item noting that it was consistent with the government-efficiency theme. He stated the services would cost the County nothing, as McKinsey would be paid a percentage only of savings the Board actually implemented from the firm's findings. Chairman Rodriguez said the County and the consultant could work in parallel, beginning with a portion of the County, and that with difficult budget years approaching he did not wish to forgo an opportunity that could only help.
Commissioner Gilbert III stated that, while department directors were responsible for operational efficiencies, the Board was responsible for policy efficiencies, and that he had no objection to outside consultants making recommendations. He questioned the absence of a competitive process, however, noting that McKinsey was not the only firm capable of the work and that procurement rules existed precisely so that known vendors were not simply selected.
Commissioner Gilbert III stated that, while he was reassured by the Chairman's representation regarding how McKinsey would be compensated, he maintained that a competitive process would allow other firms to participate.
Vice Chairman McGhee concurred with Commissioner Gilbert III and expressed concern about the process and the sole source. He observed that the process was being bypassed despite there being time for the administration to vet the matter and bring it back to the Board, and that, while McKinsey had a strong reputation, the question was whether the process had been honored in the spirit the Board normally applied. Vice Chairman McGhee cautioned that, once opened, the door to an audit of the departments could not be closed, and raised the prospect of the firm later needing additional resources to complete its work. He stated he had pulled the item to vote "no" because of the process.
Chairman Rodriguez responded that achieving taxpayer savings was a priority that warranted prompt action, that the item carried no cost, and that he had no particular preference for McKinsey. While he acknowledged the sole-source concern, he stated that he did not wish to delay the savings through a lengthy procurement process.
Commissioner Cabrera spoke in support, acknowledging the procurement concern but asking why the matter was not being treated as the emergency it was. He noted the County routinely engaged consultants, that McKinsey had performed well at Jackson Health System, and that the budget was approaching; he favored bringing in a fresh perspective immediately rather than waiting months to identify savings.
Commissioner Higgins spoke in support, noting that her review of the item with the JHS team had increased her comfort with it. She proffered the following recommendations for the Mayor's negotiations: that McKinsey adopt a phased approach, starting with the areas its work in other jurisdictions suggested were most likely to yield efficiencies; that the administration weigh which department heads would be most open to an outside perspective; and that McKinsey benchmark its recommendations against other jurisdictions, including the processes and software used, to ensure the recommendations were specific. She further suggested that the sponsor consider adding improved quality of services to residents as an objective.
Commissioner Gonzalez spoke in support, recalling that about a year and a half earlier he had requested an independent audit to identify efficiencies. He stated that, while the County had many capable employees, the Board sought the most cost-effective and fiscally responsible means of identifying efficiencies, commended Commissioner Cohen Higgins for sponsoring the item, and emphasized acting in a timely manner.
Commissioner Bermudez stated that McKinsey was among the few national and international firms capable of serving a government of the County's size and that the Board should give it due consideration. He agreed with the Chairman that the engagement could proceed in tandem with the Government Efficiency and Transparency Ad Hoc Committee, and with Commissioner Higgins that efficiency meant not only saving money but also improving productivity and adopting new technology. He observed that, unlike in the private sector, department directors were not typically incentivized to reduce expenses or improve systems. He expressed his support and asked that any recommendations McKinsey provided to the administration be shared with the Committee concurrently.
In response to Commissioner Hardemon's inquiry as to whether a McKinsey representative was present, Dr. Edwards stated that none was present.
Commissioner Hardemon spoke in opposition, noting that McKinsey stood to derive significant revenue from the agreement yet had sent no representative. He stated that department directors, along with numerous local firms and individuals, could identify inefficiencies, that the County was already aware of where savings could be found within its budget, and that the agreement would in fact carry a cost, as the County would have to act legislatively and pay the firm. He argued that comparable net savings could be achieved if the Board undertook the work of determining where to cut, objected to treating a long-known matter as an emergency in order to justify a sole source, and urged his colleagues to vote "no" on the basis that due diligence had not been done.
Commissioner Regalado stated that the County budget reflected the Board's priorities and policy decisions, and that negotiating an agreement in this manner amounted to outsourcing the Board's fundamental responsibility. She noted the item did not specify the percentage McKinsey would receive, reiterated her objections to the sole source and to the absence of a McKinsey representative, and stated that, while she understood Jackson had wanted outside assistance, she had faith in the County's directors and systems and in the Board's knowledge of where the County's problems lay.
Commissioner Gilbert III stated that the County had already conducted a procurement establishing a pool of management-services firms of which McKinsey was a member, and that he saw no stated basis for setting a precedent that allowed the Board to define an emergency in this way. He suggested using the existing pool and authorizing the Mayor to negotiate with firms within it, reiterating that his reservation rested on the sole-source nature of the item.
Commissioner Cabrera reiterated his support, stating that government was disinclined to make cuts and that, despite repeated discussion, the Board had not done so, making it appropriate to bring in a firm that had.
Commissioner Bastien expressed strong support for local companies and agreed with Commissioner Gilbert III, stating that many qualified local firms in Miami-Dade County could perform the work and should be given the opportunity.
Commissioner Bermudez stated that the County had nearly 32,000 employees and was among the area's largest employers, and that identifying efficiencies in an organization of that size required a well-prepared entity. He noted the Board would ultimately decide what recommendations to accept and would have to make difficult decisions, and urged his colleagues to remember that what affected one member of the Board affected all of them.
Commissioner Hardemon referenced a ProPublica article reporting that McKinsey had pursued government contracts during the COVID-19 pandemic, including no-bid arrangements with federal entities such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Air Force. Drawing a parallel to the County's treatment of the matter as an emergency, he observed that similar "emergencies" had arisen across federal, state, and local governments and stated that someone was profiting, which he wished to identify.
Commissioner Cohen Higgins stated that, given warnings of a tight budget season, the Board would soon face the choice of cutting services or raising taxes, which she was unwilling to do. She explained that the item addressed the County's budget challenges with urgency; that it had originally been written for a procured process but was amended to name McKinsey, following consultation with the administration, in light of the firm's recent successful work; and that it could still be procured after the budget season if necessary. She characterized the arrangement as a public-private partnership intended to save money rather than to effect layoffs, structured as a phased approach addressing one department at a time, with all recommendations returning to the Board for review.
Commissioner Regalado asked whether any registered lobbyist was present on McKinsey's behalf.
Commissioner Cohen Higgins responded that the administration had been in discussions with McKinsey for an extended period, that she was unaware of any registered lobbyist, and that the item left the contract terms, including any percentage, to the administration's negotiation.
In response to Commissioner Gilbert III's inquiry, Chairman Rodriguez confirmed that any resulting contract would have to return to the Board
There being no further discussion, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution as presented.
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1/15/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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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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Adopted
Resolution R-138-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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1/15/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee
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250126
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Resolution
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Kevin Marino Cabrera
Raquel A. Regalado
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RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE AND FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION OF CERTAIN LAND AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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Deferred
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No Date Certain
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
The foregoing proposed resolution was deferred to no date certain.
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Keon Hardemon
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE PHILLIP AND PATRICIA FROST MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, INC. (�MUSEUM�), A FLORIDA NONPROFIT CORPORATION, TO REMOVE RESTRICTIONS PROHIBITING MUSEUM FROM SEEKING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN
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Adopted
Resolution R-139-25
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 11 - 2
No: Regalado , Rodriguez
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REPORT:
County Attorney Bonzon-Keenan advised that Agenda Item 11A9 contained a scrivener's error, which should be corrected as follows: on page MDC002, the checklist was corrected to reflect that this item requires a 2/3 vote of the Board's full membership to approve.
Commissioner Gilbert III expressed his support, noting that the item provided no funds to the Frost Museum (Museum), and concurred with Commissioner Hardemon's general proposition that the Board should not limit itself. He cautioned, however, that the County was still servicing the debt it had issued to satisfy the Museum's initial request, and urged the Board to keep that in mind and proceed carefully when the Museum returned. He added that, once the Board entered into a deal, particularly one based on consideration, it should revisit that deal only upon substantially changed circumstances.
Commissioner Bermudez spoke in support of the resolution and opined that previous decisions should not be precluded from being revisited, especially when there was merit to it. He noted the museum was a cultural institution that had been a staple for Miami-Dade County and whatever agreement that was previously made may not be as applicable today. Commissioner Bermudez noted there was no reason the Board could not revisit deals that were made by a prior Commission, and requested to be added as a co-sponsor to the foregoing resolution.
Commissioner Regalado stated the Frost Museum had exceeded its engagement which resulted in a detrimental effect on their capital and maintenance plan. She pointed out the Museum was not asking for money but the opportunity to have the conversation and the manner in which the Museum received funds had changed. Commissioner Regalado expressed support for the foregoing resolution noting the Museum�s request was reasonable, and the Board was not allocating any funds but allowing conversations to occur, and allowing the Board to partner with the Museum in seeking other funds.
Commissioner Cabrera stated that he had intended to vote "no" on the resolution and agreed with Commissioner Gilbert III that any deal made should be honored; however, in light of Commissioner Hardemon's point that the Board should not limit itself based on prior decisions, he would support the resolution. He added that he likely would not support providing the Museum additional funds, as it should adhere to the deal made with the County.
Commissioner Cohen Higgins spoke in support of the resolution, noting that the Frost Museum had indicated it might face financial difficulties in the future and, in that event, wished to have the opportunity to partner with the County in seeking grant funding or other forms of assistance.
Commissioner Hardemon stated the Board had a responsibility to support entities and organizations that attracted visitors to Miami-Dade County and made it a more cultural destination. He noted beyond the deal that was made, the Board had a responsibility to ensure that Miami-Dade County was attractive for people to visit.
There being no further discussion, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
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10/7/2024
Deferred by the Housing, Recreation, Culture & Community Dev. Cmte
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11/12/2024
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Housing, Recreation, Culture & Community Dev. Cmte
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Marleine Bastien
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RESOLUTION APPOINTING SANDY LILA AS COMMISSIONER OF THE N.W. 79TH STREET CORRIDOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; AND WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-636-14 DIRECTING THE COMMISSION AUDITOR TO COMPLETE BACKGROUND RESEARCH ON APPLICANTS BEING CONSIDERED TO SERVE ON COUNTY BOARDS AND TRUSTS THAT REQUIRE NOMINATIONS OR APPOINTMENTS BY THIS BOARD
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Adopted
Resolution R-140-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 1
No: Garc�a
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RESOLUTION APPOINTING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO. 02-216 AND SECTION 163.356, FLORIDA STATUTES, ROBERT K. PARSON AND REVEREND DR. ALPHONSO JACKSON, SR. TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE NARANJA LAKES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO FILE CERTIFICATES OF APPOINTMENT WITH THE CLERK OF THE BOARD; AND WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-636-14 RELATING TO BACKGROUND SCREENING BY THE COMMISSION AUDITOR
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REPORT:
See Agenda Item 11A11 Amended, Legislative File No. 250282 for the final amended version.
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Kionne L. McGhee
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RESOLUTION APPOINTING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ORDINANCE NO. 02-216 AND SECTION 163.356, FLORIDA STATUTES, ROBERT K. PARSON AND REVEREND DR. ALPHONSO JACKSON, SR. TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE NARANJA LAKES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO FILE CERTIFICATES OF APPOINTMENT WITH THE CLERK OF THE BOARD; AND DIRECTING THE COMMISSION AUDITOR TO CONDUCT BACKGROUND SCREENINGS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. R-636-14 [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 250176]
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Adopted as amended
Resolution R-141-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Gonzalez
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REPORT:
See Agenda Item 11A5, Legislative File No. 250059.
Following extensive discussion regarding appointment of members to serve on the NLCRA, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution as amended, to appoint Mr. Robert K. Parson and Reverend Dr. Alphonso Jackson, Sr. to the NLCRA and further provide that:
� In 2025, Vice Chairman McGhee would appoint the Chairman of the NLCRA and Commissioner Cohen Higgins would appoint the CRA's Vice-Chairman;
� In 2026, Commissioner Cohen Higgins would appoint the Chairman of the CRA, and Vice Chairman McGhee would appoint the CRA's Vice-Chairman;
� Commissioner Cohen Higgins and Vice Chairman McGhee would each submit the names of their appointees for Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the CRA to the Board within ten days; and
� Background checks would be required for all appointees.
The foregoing proposed resolution was amended as follows:
- In 2025, Vice Chairman McGhee would appoint the Chairman of the Naranja Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), and Commissioner Cohen Higgins would appoint the CRA�s Vice-Chairman,
- In 2026, Commissioner Cohen Higgins would appoint the Chairman of the CRA, and Vice Chairman McGhee would appoint the CRA�s Vice-Chairman,
- Commissioner Cohen Higgins and Vice Chairman McGhee be required to submit the names of their appointees for Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the CRA to the Board of County Commissioners within ten days, and
- To require that background checks be conducted for all appointees.
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Resolution
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Oliver G. Gilbert, III
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RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REAUTHORIZE AND EXTEND THE AFRICAN GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (�AGOA�) FOR A MINIMUM OF 10 YEARS; EXPAND THE AGOA TO INCLUDE ALL 55 MEMBER STATES OF THE AFRICAN UNION; AND SUPPORT THE SPECIAL PURPOSE INVESTMENT FUND FOR AFRICA INITIATIVE
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Adopted
Resolution R-142-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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250220
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Kevin Marino Cabrera
Roberto J. Gonzalez
Eileen Higgins
Micky Steinberg
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RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO PROVIDE A PAY SUPPLEMENT, COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT, OR WORKLOAD FUNDING INCREASE FOR ATTORNEYS EMPLOYED BY THE OFFICES OF THE STATE ATTORNEY AND PUBLIC DEFENDER FOR THE 11TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA
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Adopted
Resolution R-143-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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250223
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Eileen Higgins
Micky Steinberg
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RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO FUND SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) GRANT PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FOR AUTOMATIC CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION FOR NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA) REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID GRANTS
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Adopted
Resolution R-144-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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Report
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ALLOCATIONS FROM FY 24-25 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUND TO THE AMERICAN ISRAEL DEMOCRACY COALITION FOR TRIBE OF NOVE FOUNDATION
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Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Gilbert, III , Higgins , McGhee , Gonzalez
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REPORT:
Chairman Rodriguez, Vice Chairman McGhee and Commissioners Bastien, Regalado, Cabrera, Regalado, Cohen Higgins, Bermudez and Senator Garcia allocated $2,500 from their individual FY 24-25 District CBO Discretionary Reserve Funds to the American Israel Democracy Coalition for Tribe of Nove Foundation; and Commissioner Steinberg allocated $5.000 from her District 4 FY 24-25 CBO Discretionary Reserve Funds to the American Israel Democracy Coalition for Tribe of Nove Foundation
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Anthony Rodriguez
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RESOLUTION APPROVING TERMS OF AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A STATE-FUNDED GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR $263,063.00 IN TRANSIT SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE WESTCHESTER ON-DEMAND TRANSIT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AS SPECIFIED IN THE AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF ANY ADDITIONAL FUNDS AS SPECIFIED IN THE AGREEMENT SHOULD THEY BECOME AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROJECT(Transportation and Public Works)
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Adopted
Resolution R-145-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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14A2
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250046
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Eileen Higgins
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY A 99-YEAR GROUND LEASE WITH HALEY SOFGE 750 PRESERVATION, LLC (HS 750 OWNER), A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND AN AFFILIATE OF RELATED URBAN DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC (RUDG), FOR A TOTAL APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $51,281,791.00, INCLUSIVE OF AN ANNUAL RENT OF $40,000.00 INCREASING ANNUALLY AT FOUR PERCENT WITH AN ESTIMATED TOTAL OF $22,971,791.00, AND A LUMP SUM CAPITALIZED LEASE PAYMENT OF $2,830,000.00; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO GROUND LEASE AND AMENDMENT TO MEMORANDUM OF GROUND LEASE BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND HALEY SOFGE PRESERVATION, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; APPROVING AN ACCESS AND GARAGE EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN HS 750 OWNER AND HALEY SOFGE PRESERVATION, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND AN AFFILIATE OF RUDG, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A JOINDER AND CONSENT AS FEE OWNER TO SAME; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A CONSULTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND HS 750 OWNER IN THE APPROXIMATE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,960,006.00; APPROVING A PARKING LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GALLERY AT RIVER PARC, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, HALEY SOFGE PRESERVATION, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND THE COUNTY, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A JOINDER AND CONSENT AS FEE OWNER TO SAME; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE LEASE AND CONSULTING AGREEMENT; AND WAIVING SECTION 2-10.4.2 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Adopted
Resolution R-146-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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250181
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Ordinance
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Kevin Marino Cabrera
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ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING; AMENDING SECTION 33-193.9 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE VOLUNTARY WORKFORCE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; REVISING THE FORMULA FOR THE CONTRIBUTION PAYMENT IN LIEU OF CONSTRUCTION FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Adopted on 1st reading, PH sch for 2.10.25 Policy Council & 2nd reading sch for 2.19.25 BCC
Ordinance 25-14
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
CA Bonzon-Keenan read the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
Pursuant to a motion made by Commissioner Cabrera to: 1. Suspend the Board�s Rules of Procedure and waive the four-week/six-week municipal notice requirement; 2. Amend Agenda Item 15B1 3. Direct the Agenda Coordinator to send the appropriate municipal notices; and 4. Direct the Clerk of the Board to publish all necessary notices relating to these items; the foregoing proposed ordinance along with Agenda Item 4E was scheduled for a public hearing at the February 10, 2025 Policy Council (PC) meeting, and for second reading at the February 19, 2025 Board meeting.
See Agenda Item 15B1, Legislative File No. 250081
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1/29/2025
Requires Municipal Notification by the Board of County Commissioners
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14A3 SUPPLEMENT
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250199
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Supplement
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SUPPLEMENT TO 7B - COUNTY MAYOR'S REPORT IN RESPONSE TO RESOLUTION NO. R-510-24
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Ordinance
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ORDINANCE APPROVING, ADOPTING AND RATIFYING FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 END-OF-YEAR SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS AND AMENDMENTS FOR VARIOUS COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND FUNDS; AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 23-76, 23-78, AND 23-81 TO MAKE BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS; RATIFYING AND APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDERS AND OTHER BOARD ACTIONS WHICH SET FEES, CHARGES AND ASSESSMENTS FOR FY 2023-24; APPROPRIATING GRANT, DONATION AND CONTRIBUTION FUNDS FOR FY 2023-24; IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-1796(D) OF THE COUNTY CODE, APPROVING CERTAIN BUDGETARY REALLOCATIONS; WAIVING SECTION 2-1799(G) OF THE COUNTY CODE WITH RESPECT TO TRANSFERRING CERTAIN UNALLOCATED CARRYOVER IN THE COUNTYWIDE FUND TO PUBLIC HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE COUNTY CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Office of Management and Budget)
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4 Day Rule Invoked
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Report
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REPORT ON THE REVIEW OF COUNTY CONTRACTS WITH CIRCLE OF BROTHERHOOD, INC. AND NEIGHBORS AND NEIGHBORS ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR COMPLIANCE(Mayor)
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Rejected
Mover: Keon Hardemon
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent: Gilbert, III , Higgins , Gonzalez
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REPORT:
Commissioner Hardemon addressed the report dated February 3, 2025, prepared by the administration in response to his prior motion directing the administration and the County Attorney's Office to review the County's contracts with Circle of Brotherhood, Inc. and Neighbors and Neighbors Association, Inc. (NANA) for compliance and to report back to the Board. He stated that he was satisfied that the conditions for there being no suspension of payments to the two organizations had been met, but expressed disappointment with the report, which he characterized as lacking detail. Commissioner Hardemon noted that the report listed items as "in compliance" without explaining the basis for those determinations, and contrasted it unfavorably with the Peace and Prosperity Plan report on the same agenda, which he found detailed and informative. He emphasized that his concerns were not directed at NANA, and observed that, while the organizations had discrepancies, the County did as well.
Turning to Section 5 of the report, which addressed NANA's lease of the former Floral Heights Elementary School, Commissioner Hardemon noted that it was listed as "in compliance" and described as a month-to-month lease, and asked whether an attorney had advised the administration that it was month-to-month.
Dr. Edwards stated that she did not recall an attorney so advising, and indicated that Section 5 should be considered out of compliance, not because rent was unpaid, but because of the subleasing.
In response to Commissioner Hardemon's inquiry, Mr. Alejandro Martinez-Esteve stated that the lease had expired in 2021 and that he would provide the exact month.
Commissioner Hardemon stated that the land lease was out of compliance, noting that the initial contract began in 2016 and that, under the County's lease with the Miami-Dade County School Board, the County was required to request additional time from the School Board 90 days before expiration. He asked whether such a request had been made and whether the County had any contract with the sub-tenants using the facility.
Mr. Martinez-Esteve responded that there were no records of a request for additional time, that the County had no contract with the sub-tenants, and that the lease required sub-tenants to have a contractual relationship with the County.
In response to further questions, Mr. Martinez-Esteve confirmed that a record of the executed NANA�County lease existed and that the County's lease with the School Board had expired.
At Commissioner Hardemon's request, the County Attorney's Office explained the distinction between a tenancy at will and a tenancy at sufferance, advising that Florida Statutes set out notice requirements for terminating a tenancy at will that are not specified for a tenancy at sufferance, and that a tenant at sufferance is a holdover remaining on the property without written permission.
Asked whether the County had signed a month-to-month agreement with NANA, the attorney advised that the arrangement was not properly described as a month-to-month lease.
Commissioner Hardemon stated that compliance would require a current lease whose conditions were being followed, that the arrangement was an expired lease rather than a month-to-month tenancy, that neither NANA (through his office) nor the County had sought to extend the lease or obtain School Board approval, and that the sub-tenants' use of the facility, absent any contractual relationship, could place the arrangement in violation.
Dr. Edwards acknowledged that the "in compliance" status in Section 5 was in error.
Commissioner Hardemon noted that the lease specified the steps required to obtain School Board approval for improvements, and observed that a sign was being installed in front of the school entrance.
Mr. Martinez-Esteve stated that he was unaware of any records reflecting County approval for the sign or any performance bond for it.
Commissioner Hardemon then raised NANA's application for a finance construction loan from the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) and directed questions to Mr. Bill Diggs, Executive Director, MDEAT, regarding his communication with NANA's representative, Mr. Nehemiah Davis.
Mr. Diggs stated that NANA had been deficient by several monthly installments on the loan but that MDEAT had since received payment.
Commissioner Hardemon stated that the report indicated compliance without providing supporting background, and noted that no one from the County Attorney's Office had advised the administration that the lease was month-to-month. He referred to a draft letter from the County Attorney's Office dated December 1, 2023, addressed to Mr. Charles Stringer, which characterized NANA as a tenant at sufferance, and observed that the report described the same tenancy as a month-to-month lease, creating a conflict in the information provided. He stated that he had no issue with the determination that there was no suspension of payments to Circle of Brotherhood and NANA, but anticipated that further issues would arise regarding properties held by NANA. He concluded that the report did not reflect the due diligence expected, that the County was out of compliance in several respects, and that it was unclear who was responsible for ensuring compliance.
Commissioner Hardemon stated that he would seek a meeting with Brother Lyle Muhammad and that Brother Muhammad should return before the Board. He stated that he had extended himself to Mr. Leroy Jones, had supported NANA and Circle of Brotherhood, and had not disparaged either organization. Emphasizing accountability, which he said applied to himself, Mr. Jones, the Board, and the administration, he stated that he had not acted and did not intend to act against Mr. Jones, that he bore no ill will toward Mr. Jones, Brother Muhammad, Circle of Brotherhood, or NANA, but that any further assistance and any meeting would need to begin with accountability. Commissioner Hardemon expressed concern regarding statements he indicated had been made on behalf of the organizations at the properties in question and stated that he sought a solution through a different approach.
Mr. Leroy Jones stated that he had never had an issue with Commissioner Hardemon, that they had met previously, and that he did not understand why the conflict had persisted. He acknowledged that residents were suffering because the two lacked a working relationship, expressed forgiveness, said the community needed them to be aligned, and expressed hope that they could meet.
Commissioner Hardemon stated that he expected Mr. Jones to hold accountable the individual associated with him who frequently addressed the Board, for the manner in which that individual spoke to the body, and indicated that he would review related video with Mr. Jones privately.
Mr. Jones responded that the individual, Brother Muhammad, was emotional and passionate about his work but meant no harm, and that he himself had been similar earlier in his career.
Commissioner Hardemon stated that he understood but disagreed, reiterated that he did not intend to harm Mr. Jones's organizations, and cautioned that not every unfavorable outcome reflected someone acting against Mr. Jones. He acknowledged that the matter had taken too long to resolve, that both he and Mr. Jones shared responsibility, and expressed his willingness to move forward and reach an agreement.
There being no further discussion, the Board proceeded to reject the foregoing report.
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CLERK OF THE BOARD
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15B
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REPORTS
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250081
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Report
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PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR ORDINANCES SUBMITTED FOR FIRST READING FEBRUARY 4, 2025(Clerk of the Board)
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Approved as amended
Mover: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
The foregoing report was amended as follows:
- To schedule the public hearing for Items 4E and 14A3 at the February 10, 2025 meeting of the Policy Council,
- To schedule the second reading at the February 19, 2025 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners,
- To direct the Agenda Coordinator to send the appropriate municipal notices, and
-To direct the Clerk of the Board to publish all necessary notices relating to these items.
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COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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250058
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Report
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REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD(Clerk of the Board)
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Accepted
Report
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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15C1 Supplement
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250211
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Supplement
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD(Clerk of the Board)
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15C2
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261042
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Report
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APPOINTMENTS TO CHARTER REVIEW TASK FORCE: REBECCA WAKEFIELD BY COMMISSIONER HIGGINS; IRIS ESCARRA BY COMMISSIONER REGALADO
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Accepted
Report
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Gilbert, III , Higgins , McGhee , Gonzalez
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261043
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Report
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APPOINTMENT BY COMMISSIONER GILBERT III OF VERONICA ROSE MILLS TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
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Accepted
Report
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 9 - 0
Absent: Gilbert, III , Higgins , McGhee , Gonzalez
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COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS BY BALLOT
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15E
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MAYOR�S REQUEST FOR ALLOCATIONS FROM DISCRETIONARY OR IN-KIND RESERVE FUNDS
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NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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15F1
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250233
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Kevin Marino Cabrera
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RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THAT COUNTY WILL NOT APPEAL THE COURT ORDER ENTERED ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 IN CASE NO. 2021-024025-CA-01 AND WILL NOT CONTINUE PARTICIPATING IN ANY CURRENT LITIGATION CONCERNING THE GREATER MIAMI EXPRESSWAY AGENCY ACT OF 2023; DIRECTING COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS CONSISTENT WITH THIS POLICY
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Adopted
Resolution R-92-25
Mover: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
As the Board's designated representative, Commissioner Cabrera briefed the Commission on his negotiations with the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) and the Greater Miami Expressway Agency (GMX) concerning the GMX litigation. He reported that the parties had come to an agreement that revenue from the expressway system would remain in Miami-Dade County, that work would continue on the properties previously discussed by the Board, and that the parties would resume their partnership on new projects. Noting that proceeding was in the County's best interest and that the County Attorney's Office had briefed each commissioner individually, Commissioner Cabrera asked that the motion be read into the record.
ACA Valdez read the motion into the record which established that the County would not appeal the court order entered on September 25, 2024 in Case No. 2021-024025-CA-01, and would discontinue its participation in any current litigation concerning the Greater Miami Expressway Agency Act of 2023, directing the County Attorney to take actions consistent with that policy.
Commissioner Regalado thanked Commissioner Cabrera for his work. She described the matter as an important step forward, expressed appreciation for GMX's resolution, and stated that the Board needed to act.
In response to Commissioner Regalado's request for clarification, ACA Valdes explained that the trial court had entered a final order to preserve the Board's flexibility during settlement negotiations, and that the County had subsequently filed a motion for rehearing, which abated the time to appeal and had not yet been set for hearing. He advised that Commissioner Cabrera's motion would withdraw that rehearing motion and remove the County from any necessary appeals, though the action could theoretically continue.
Commissioner Regalado concurred with rescinding the request but stated she would not foreclose the County's legal rights going forward, and asked what window the County would have to appeal once it withdrew.
ACA Valdes added that MDX had filed an appeal, which had been placed in abeyance by the County's motion for rehearing, and that withdrawing the motion would allow that appeal to proceed, leaving the County little time to act with respect to it.
Commissioner Regalado stated that, because the Board was not appealing, it did not need to state on the record that it accepted the court order.
Commissioner Gilbert III suggested that the Board simply move to acknowledge the existence of GMX pursuant to the statute the Assistant County Attorney�s Office had referenced.
Commissioner Bermudez thanked Commissioner Cabrera for his work on the item with GMX, indicating that he was comfortable with the County Attorney's opinion and would support the motion. He expressed concern, however, regarding the process, emphasizing the importance of providing information to the Board in a timely manner so that commissioners could be better prepared to make decisions, and noting that the related materials had reached him less than 24 hours in advance.
Chairman Rodriguez noted that the Board had delegated authority on the matter to Commissioner Cabrera, which likely explained why the County Attorney's Office had communicated directly with him, but agreed with Commissioner Bermudez as to other items.
Commissioner Bermudez clarified that his concern related specifically to the information provided about the process.
Chairman Rodriguez thanked Commissioner Cabrera, noting the matter's importance for constituents and for residents in the western part of the County, particularly the long-delayed parkway extension.
Hearing no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the motion as amended.
In response to Commissioner Regalado's inquiry regarding a timeline for the land swaps, Commissioner Cabrera stated that the matter had been discussed and that those efforts would move forward once the item passed.
Note: This motion was later memorialized as a resolution.
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250234
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION URGING PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP AND THE UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO MAINTAIN TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS DESIGNATIONS FOR NATIONALS OF CERTAIN COUNTRIES
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Adopted
Resolution R-93-25
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Cabrera , Gonzalez
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REPORT:
Senator Garcia addressed the matter of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for several groups within the community, including Haitians, Venezuelans, Nicaraguans, Hondurans, and Salvadorans. He stated that, while he did not disagree with the deportation of individuals present in the country illegally or those who had violated the law, he urged caution with respect to TPS holders and lawfully residing immigrants, referencing in particular the Venezuelan community, which had twice received TPS, and the Haitian community. Senator Garcia proffered a motion to urge the federal government to maintain TPS for law-abiding individuals while conditions in their countries precluded a safe return.
At Senator Garcia's request, ACA Luis Reyes read the motion into the record which urged President Donald J. Trump and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to maintain TPS designations for law-abiding Salvadoran, Haitian, Honduran, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan nationals while conditions precluded their safe return; and to direct the transmittal of the resolution to the relevant federal and congressional officials, federal lobbying in support of the action, and the item's inclusion in the County's 2025 Federal Legislative Package.
Commissioner Bastien thanked Senator Garcia and concurred that TPS recipients should be protected, observing that TPS was granted to nationals of countries deemed too dangerous for return. She proposed a friendly amendment to include other similarly situated TPS-designated nations, such as Sudan and Liberia, noting that the County could not selectively designate among them. Commissioner Bastien further cautioned against the characterization of such individuals as "illegal," stating that many had entered lawfully or to seek political asylum and that the absence of documentation did not establish unlawful presence, and against the term "criminal," noting that residents could be arrested for minor infractions. She proposed a second friendly amendment to ensure that any individual arrested was afforded due process.
Senator Garcia accepted the amendment to include additional TPS recipients. He clarified that the motion did not address questions of legality but was intended to extend TPS for the referenced individuals, and emphasized the importance of the community affirming its support for TPS holders. Senator Garcia stated that he looked to the County administration to continue advocating for the extension of TPS for law-abiding individuals while conditions in their countries precluded their return.
Commissioner Bastien inquired whether the vote could be deferred pending receipt of a list of TPS-designated nations and reiterated her concern that individuals who were arrested be afforded due process.
Senator Garcia indicated that the TPS nations would be incorporated by reference and that the motion addressed the continuation of TPS for residents lawfully residing in the country.
Chairman Rodriguez pointed out that the Board had no jurisdiction over the subject matter and that the measure constituted only an urging to the federal government.
Commissioner Gilbert III expressed support for the motion and acknowledged that the proposed due-process amendment likely exceeded the scope of the urging. He noted that the motion urged against the deportation of law-abiding individuals and expressed uncertainty as to whether the federal administration would act upon it. Commissioner Gilbert III observed that the federal government's stated position was that unlawful entry rendered an individual a criminal, such that the federal government could accept the urging as transmitted while nonetheless revoking TPS for those who had entered unlawfully. He clarified that this represented the federal position rather than his own, characterized the motion as well-intended but more nuanced than its language reflected, and supported the urging while cautioning the Board to remain mindful of that complexity.
Commissioner Regalado expressed support for the motion and appreciation for Commissioner Bastien's remarks, but stated that such items should bear a nexus to the Board's authority. She noted that, while police protection was now the responsibility of the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, the County still operated the jails, and raised the concern that individuals with TPS could end up in County facilities. She added that the matters at issue at the federal level were more complex and urged the Board to exercise care in participating in such discussions.
Commissioner Bastien disputed the premise that immigrants were "illegal" based on their manner of entry, noting that many refugees and immigrants were protected under international conventions the United States had signed and that a lack of documentation did not make a person's presence unlawful. She stressed that the nation was built by immigrants and had often created the conditions that forced people to migrate.
Chairman Rodriguez reiterated that urgings carried no binding effect.
Commissioner Gilbert III clarified that characterizing such individuals as unlawfully present was the federal government's position, and that the federal government could accept the urging while continuing to act as it intended. He concurred with Chairman Rodriguez that urgings carried little practical effect.
Commissioner Bermudez expressed support for the motion, stating that, although the urging carried no binding effect, it was symbolic of a community comprised of immigrants. He observed that immigration was a matter of national policy and that the United States retained the right to establish its own rules, that the United States could not be held wholly responsible for conditions in other countries, that primary responsibility rested with the leaders of those countries, and that attributing such conditions entirely to the United States was unwarranted. He agreed that the Board should not routinely address foreign policy but stated that he would support the item in light of the community's composition.
Commissioner Hardemon observed that urgings of this nature drew divided views and seldom prompted candid discussion. While acknowledging that the dais was not the appropriate forum for federal or state policy matters, he noted that such matters were nonetheless raised there, and he encouraged the Board to concentrate on issues within its own authority before suggesting that Senator Garcia call the question.
Hearing no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the motion as amended.
Note: This motion was later memorialized as a resolution.
Vice Chairman McGhee and Commissioners Bastien, Gilbert III and Higgins requested to be added as co-sponsors.
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250235
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Eileen Higgins
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RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR THE TRIANGLE PARK AND CHILDREN�S ACADEMY PEDESTRIAN SAFETY INITIATIVE AS WELL AS THE CITRUS GROVE SCHOOL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PEDESTRIAN SAFETY INITIATIVE
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Adopted
Resolution R-94-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Gonzalez
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250236
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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Eileen Higgins
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RESOLUTION RESCINDING CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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Adopted
Resolution R-95-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 13 - 0
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242296
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Resolution
Clerk's Official Copy
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RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE EMERGENCY ACCESS OF CONTRACT NO. 2023-03282023 FOR HURRICANE AND FLOOD EMERGENCY SANDBAGS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,082,910.00 AS A ONE-TIME PURCHASE WITH ESR, LLC FOR THE PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACES DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION OR EXTENSIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38(Strategic Procurement)
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Adopted
Resolution R-1237-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Gilbert, III
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REPORT:
Vice Chairman McGhee moved to reconsider the foregoing resolution which was adopted at the January 22, 2025 Board meeting and assigned Resolution No. R-24-25. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Cabrera, and upon being put to a vote, passed 12-0 (Commissioner Gonzalez was absent).
Commissioner Gilbert III advised of a potential conflict and recused himself from voting on the matter.
Hearing no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution and the technical amendment regarding Commissioner Gilbert's inability to vote on the item due to the conflict.
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1/22/2025
Adopted by the Board of County Commissioners
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VILOMAH AWARDS
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250082
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Report
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF VILOMAH AWARD RECIPIENTS(Clerk of the Board)
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Accepted
Report
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 13 - 0
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REPORT:
Deputy Clerk Kerry Khunjar Breakenridge announced Ms. Gwendolyn Tracy Brown as the Vilomah Award recipient nominated by Vice Chairman McGhee, and noted presentation of the award would be held at the Tuesday, March 18, 2025 BCC meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
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REPORT:
There being no further business to come before the Board of County Commissioners, the meeting was adjourned at 3:49 p.m.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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