CLERK'S SUMMARY OF
Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners Minutes
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
9:30:00 AM
Commission Chambers
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Members Present: Oliver G. Gilbert, III; Marleine Bastien; Keon Hardemon; Micky Steinberg; Eileen Higgins; Kevin Marino Cabrera; Raquel A. Regalado; Danielle Cohen Higgins; Kionne L. McGhee; Anthony Rodriguez; Roberto J. Gonzalez; Juan Carlos Bermudez
Members Absent: None
Members Late: None
Members Excused: Sen. Rene Garcia
Members Absent County Business: None

         
1. MINUTES PREPARED BY:  
  REPORT: Flora Garcia, Commission Reporter
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1A INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05(H)  
  REPORT: Reverend Dr. Gaston E. Smith Sr. of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church led the invocation.  
1B ROLL CALL  
  REPORT: Later in the meeting, Deputy Clerk Basia Pruna advised that the Clerk�s Office had received notice that Senator Garcia would be absent from today�s meeting.

In addition to the Board members, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and the following staff members were present:

- Mr. Jimmy Morales, Chief Operations Officer, Office of the Mayor;
- Mr. Roy Coley, Chief Utilities and Regulatory Services Officer, Office of the Mayor;
- County Attorney (CA) Geri Bonzon-Keenan;
- First Assistant County Attorney Gerald Sanchez;
- Assistant County Attorneys (ACA) Bruce Libhaber, Jorge Martinez-Esteve, Michael Mastrucci, Monica Rizo, Terrence Smith, Abbie Schwaderer Raurell, and Ryan Zagare;
- Mr. Josiel Ferrer-Diaz, Director, Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW);
- Ms. Namita Uppal, Director of the Strategic Procurement Department (SPD);
and
- Deputy Clerks Basia Pruna and Kerry Khunjar Breakenridge and Flora Garcia, Clerk of the Board (COB)

Chairman Rodriguez convened the Board of County Commissioners' (Board/BCC) meeting at 9:34 a.m.
 
1C PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
  REPORT: Commissioner Hardemon led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
 
1D SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT 9:00 AM)  
1E CITIZEN'S PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM)  
1F REPORTS OF OFFICIAL BOARDS  
1G REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06  
  REPORT: Chairman Rodriguez opened the reasonable opportunity to be heard, and the following persons appeared before the Board in opposition to Agenda Item 4A:

1. Ms. Alicia Arellano, 18701 SW 134th Avenue, Miami, Florida
2. Mr. Ernie Euchari, 27610 SW 153th Court, Miami, Florida
3. Mr. Wilbur Bell, 18271 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, Florida
4. Ms. Lucia Echauri, 27610 SW 153th Court, Miami, Florida
5. Mr. Paul Camacho, 1800 NW 98th Court, Miami, Florida
6. Ms. Mary Waters, 13600 SW 229th Street, Miami, Florida
7. Mr. Stanley Young, 111 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida

Mr. Michael Perez, 15330 SW 155th Court, Miami, Florida, spoke in opposition to Agenda Item 2B2, expressing concern regarding industrial expansion and solid waste handling and objecting to waste incineration on public health and environmental grounds.

Seeing no one else appear wishing to speak, Chairman Rodriguez closed the reasonable opportunity to speak.
 
1H MOTION TO SET THE AGENDA AND "PULL LIST"  
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan advised that the following Agenda Items were added to the Pull List at the request of the members indicated:

1. Commissioner Higgins - 2B1, 2B5 and Supplement, 8P3, and 11A6;
2. Commissioner Gilbert III - 2B5 and Supplement, and 11A6;
3. Commissioner Bermudez -3B1, 11A2, 11A6, 11A19, and 11A20;
4. Commissioner McGhee - 8M1 and Supplement;
5. Commissioner Cabrera - Agenda Item 8P2; and
6. Commissioner Regalado - 11A13.

She also noted the following sponsorship requests:
� 4E � Commissioner Gilbert III added as a co-sponsor
� 11A3 � Commissioner Bermudez added as a co-sponsor
� 11A16 and 11A19 � Commissioner Gilbert III added as a co-sponsor
� 11A23 � Commissioner Steinberg added as a co-sponsor

CA Bonzon-Keenan advised the items to be considered at today's Board meeting were those listed in the final printed agenda with the additions, deferrals, withdrawals, and scrivener's errors noted in the Chairman's memorandum entitled "Changes Sheet" dated February 19, 2025, including the previously mentioned requests. She stated the Board would approve all of those items by a single vote setting the agenda, except Ordinances for First Reading, Public Hearings, Ordinances set for Second Reading, Agenda Item 8P1, and the following "Pull List" Agenda Items: 2B1, 2B5, 2B5 Supplement, 3B1, 8M1, 8M1 Supplement, 8P2, 8P3, 11A2, 11A6, 11A13, 11A19, and 11A20.

Vice Chairman McGhee moved that the Board approve the agenda with the aforementioned changes. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Bastien; and upon being put to a vote, passed 12-0 (Senator Garcia was absent).
 
1I OFFICE OF COMMISSION AUDITOR  
1J OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS  
1K OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ADVOCACY  
1L OFFICE OF POLICY AND BUDGETARY AFFAIRS  
2 MAYORAL ISSUES  
2A MAYORAL VETOES  
2B MAYORAL REPORTS  
2B1  
  250187 Report      
  REPORT ON PERMITTING TIMELINES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING � DIRECTIVE NO. 230179(Mayor) Accepted as amended
Report
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: The foregoing report was amended to accept the recommendations made by the Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) Department as follows:

1. To remove the 15% so that all and any affordable and workforce projects can realize and benefit from the expedited reviews; and
2. To provide the Board with yearly reports with median processing times for permits for each department reviewing or issuing an affordable or workforce housing permit divided by commercial and residential rather than by �small,� �medium,� or �large� sized developments.

See Agenda Item 15F4, Legislative File Number 250387, for a motion related to the foregoing report.
 
2B2  
  250140 Report      
  STATUS REPORT BASED ON RESOLUTION R-897-24, RELATING TO THE EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT OF DOH FACILITIES ON TRACTS A AND/OR B AT THE POINCIANA INDUSTRIAL CENTER - DIRECTIVE NO. 241803(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
2B3  
  250188 Report      
  STATUS REPORT RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REASONABLE ASSURANCE PLAN (RAP) � DIRECTIVE NO. 220470(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
2B4  
  250186 Report      
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO STUDY POTENTIAL LEGISLATIVE CHANGES TO THE WORKFORCE HOUSING ORDINANCE � DIRECTIVE 240828(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
2B5  
  250153 Report      
  SECOND UPDATE ON DIRECTIVE NO. 241676 - SOLID WASTE CAMPUS(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Vote: 9 - 2
No: Gilbert, III , Higgins
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
  1/28/2025 Presented by the Board of County Commissioners  
  2/10/2025 Report Received by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
2B5 SUPPLEMENT  
  250272 Supplement      
  SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REGARDING FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF SOLID WASTE - DIRECTIVE 241676 Presented
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
2C OTHER ISSUES  
3 CONSENT ITEMS  
3A COMMISSIONER CONSENT ITEMS  
3A1  
  250250 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Juan Carlos Bermudez        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ALLOCATION FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 12 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-149-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
3A2  
  250245 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kevin Marino Cabrera        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 6 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-150-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
3A3  
  250251 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Sen. Rene Garcia        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ALLOCATION FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 13 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-151-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
3A4  
  250247 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Roberto J. Gonzalez        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 11 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-152-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
3A5  
  250243 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Keon Hardemon        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 3 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-153-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
3A6  
  250249 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 8 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE AND FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 8 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM Adopted
Resolution R-154-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
3A7  
  250246 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Anthony Rodriguez        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 10 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE AND FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 10 IN-KIND RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-155-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
3A8  
  250244 Resolution     Micky Steinberg        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 4 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE AND FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 4 ARENA NAMING RIGHTS FUND AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-238-21 AS RELATED TO THE ALLOCATIONS FROM THE ARENA NAMING RIGHTS FUND Withdrawn
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 3A8 Substitute, Legislative File Number 250311.  
3A8 SUBSTITUTE  
  250311 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Micky Steinberg        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 4 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE AND FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 4 ARENA NAMING RIGHTS FUND [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 250244] Adopted
Resolution R-156-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
3B DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT ITEMS  
3B1  
  250125 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING TERMS OF AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A STATE-FUNDED SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR $1,253,742.00 IN STATE INTERMODAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF TWO ADDITIONAL ELEVATORS AT DADELAND NORTH METRORAIL STATION; 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(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-157-25
Mover: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent: Gilbert, III , McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: Commissioner Bermudez commended Mr. Josiel Ferrer-Diaz and his team for completing unfinished projects.  
3B2  
  250202 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING TERMS OF AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A SUPPLEMENTAL STATE-FUNDED GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR $1,132,922.00 IN TRANSPORTATION REGIONAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS TO PROVIDE PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE SOUTH DADE TRAIL PROJECT INTENDED TO PROVIDE PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ACCESS TO THE TRANSIT SERVICES ALONG THE SOUTH DADE TRANSITWAY; AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF ANY ADDITIONAL FUNDS AS SPECIFIED IN THE AGREEMENT SHOULD THEY BECOME AVAILABLE(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-158-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
3B3  
  250204 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING TERMS OF AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR $24,904,851.00 IN PUBLIC TRANSIT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR TRANSIT BUS SERVICE OPERATING ASSISTANCE; AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS AS SPECIFIED IN THE AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF ANY ADDITIONAL FUNDS SHOULD THEY BECOME AVAILABLE(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-159-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
4 ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING  
4A  
  250209 Ordinance     Roberto J. Gonzalez        
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO COMMUNITY COUNCILS AND ZONING IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA, AND TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND CODE OF ETHICS ORDINANCE; AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE XXXVI OF CHAPTER 33, AND SECTION 2-11.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; CHANGING THE NAME OF AND MANNER OF DESIGNATING THE COMMUNITY COUNCILS AND COMMUNITY ZONING APPEALS BOARDS; FURTHER SPECIFYING THE FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES, AND AUTHORITY OF THESE BOARDS; PROVIDING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CONDUCT OF MEMBERS OF SUCH BOARDS; REVISING THE MANNER IN WHICH SUCH BOARD MEMBERS ARE SELECTED PROSPECTIVELY; CLARIFYING PROHIBITION ON USE OF CERTAIN TERMS IN REFERENCE TO TITLE OF OFFICE FOR SUCH BOARD MEMBERS; PROVIDING THAT WHEN SUCH BOARD MEMBERS EXCEED THE SCOPE OF CODE-PRESCRIBED DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AUTHORITY, SUCH CONDUCT CONSTITUTES EXPLOITATION OF OFFICIAL POSITION UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; PROVIDING FOR REMOVAL OF SUCH BOARD MEMBERS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER APPLICABLE PENALTIES; MAKING TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE The motion that this item be Adopted on first reading failed
Public Hearing: No Date Certain
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 5 - 7
No: Gilbert, III , Bastien , Hardemon , Steinberg , Higgins , Regalado , Cohen Higgins
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

Upon a roll call vote, the motion to adopt the foregoing ordinance on first reading failed.
 
4B  
  250237 Ordinance   Roberto J. Gonzalez
Sen. Rene Garcia
       
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST; APPROVING STAGGERED TENURE EXPIRATION DATES OF CERTAIN TRUSTEES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: March 11, 2025
Ordinance 25-24
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and set for a public hearing at the Safety and Health Committee (SHC) meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
 
4C  
  250238 Ordinance   Roberto J. Gonzalez        
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST; AMENDING SECTIONS 25A-4 AND 25A-5 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; MODIFYING POLICIES AND DIRECTIVES REQUIRING COMPLIANCE; MAKING TECHNICAL REVISIONS REGARDING LIMITATIONS ON THE CONTRACTUAL POWERS; MODIFYING THRESHOLD AMOUNT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 2-11.16 OF CODE FOR CERTAIN CONTRACTS; MODIFYING CLASSIFIED SERVICE EXEMPTIONS; MODIFYING PRIVATE DONATION LIMITS FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; MODIFYING INTERNAL AUDIT REPORTING INTERVALS; MODIFYING LOCATION OF BUDGET HEARINGS; MODIFYING CERTAIN OPERATIONAL STATISTICS REPORTING INTERVALS; MODIFYING DEADLINE, SPECIAL MEETING AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORTING; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE AGENDA ITEM NO. 11A1] Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: March 11, 2025
Ordinance 25-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and set for a public hearing at the Safety and Health Committee (SHC) meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
 
4D  
  250248 Ordinance   Roberto J. Gonzalez        
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; AMENDING SECTION 2-1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF AGENDA ITEMS TO COMMISSIONERS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: March 13, 2025
Ordinance 25-31
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and set for a public hearing at the Government Efficiency and Transparency Ad Hoc Committee (GETC) meeting on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
 
4E  
  250229 Ordinance     Eileen Higgins
Oliver G. Gilbert, III
       
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO REQUIRED REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS WHENEVER THE COUNTY PURCHASES, SELLS, OR IS INVOLVED IN A LEASE OF REAL ESTATE AS A LESSOR OR LESSEE; AMENDING SECTION 2-10.4.2 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO WAIVE SUCH REQUIREMENTS BY RESOLUTION WITHOUT A RECOMMENDATION OF THE COUNTY MAYOR; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: March 10, 2025
Ordinance
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and set for a public hearing at the Policy Council (PC) meeting on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
 
4F  
  250212 Ordinance      
  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) Withdrawn
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 4F Substitute, Legislative File Number 250308.  
  2/4/2025 4 Day Rule Invoked by the Board of County Commissioners  
  2/4/2025 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
4F SUBSTITUTE  
  250308 Ordinance    
  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; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, EXCLUSION FROM THE COUNTY CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 250212](Office of Management and Budget) Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: March 18, 2025
Ordinance 25-23
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 11 - 1
No: Regalado
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: County Attorney Geri Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled as a regular item to be considered at the Appropriations Committee (APC) meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.; and the public hearing to be considered at the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
 
5 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 9:30 a.m.)  
5A  
  250076 Ordinance   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  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) Adopted
Ordinance 25-9
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing; seeing no one appear wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.

Hearing no comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing ordinance, as presented.
 
  2/4/2025 Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners  
  2/4/2025 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
5B  
  242201 Ordinance   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THEORETICAL SW 20 STREET, ON THE EAST BY SW 154 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 20 LANE, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 155 AVENUE, KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS CENTURY HEIGHTS STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; IDENTIFYING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS; APPROVING A STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; WAIVING PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06; AND PROVIDING FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces) Adopted
Ordinance 25-10
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing; seeing no one appear wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.

Hearing no comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing ordinance, as presented.
 
  1/22/2025 Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners  
  1/22/2025 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
5B1  
  242202 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING, ADOPTING, AND CONFIRMING A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CENTURY HEIGHTS STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THEORETICAL SW 20 STREET, ON THE EAST BY SW 154 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 20 LANE, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 155 AVENUE; PROVIDING THAT ASSESSMENTS MADE SHALL CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces) Adopted
Resolution R-160-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing; seeing no one appear wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Hearing no comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
 
5C  
  242203 Ordinance   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY SW 280 STREET (WALDIN DRIVE), ON THE EAST BY SW 149 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 282 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 150 AVENUE, KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS HABITAT ACRES SUBDIVISION MULTIPURPOSE MAINTENANCE AND STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; IDENTIFYING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO CAUSE TO BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STREETLIGHTS; APPROVING A STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; WAIVING PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06; AND PROVIDING FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces) Adopted
Ordinance 25-11
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing; seeing no one appear wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.

Hearing no comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing ordinance, as presented.
 
  1/22/2025 Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners  
  1/22/2025 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
5C1  
  242204 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING, ADOPTING, AND CONFIRMING A PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT ROLL PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS AGAINST REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE HABITAT ACRES SUBDIVISION MULTIPURPOSE MAINTENANCE AND STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY SW 280 STREET (WALDIN DRIVE), ON THE EAST BY SW 149 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 282 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 150 AVENUE; PROVIDING THAT ASSESSMENTS MADE SHALL CONSTITUTE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIEN ON REAL PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESSMENTS (Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces) Adopted
Resolution R-161-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing; seeing no one appear wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Hearing no comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
 
5D  
  242266 Ordinance   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  ORDINANCE CREATING AND ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY SW 344 STREET (PALM DRIVE), ON THE EAST BY SW 167 AVENUE (TENNESSEE ROAD / SE 12 AVENUE), ON THE SOUTH BY SW 352 STREET (SE 32 STREET), AND ON THE WEST BY THEORETICAL SW 168 AVENUE, KNOWN AND DESCRIBED AS ST. GERMAIN ASSEMBLAGE MULTIPURPOSE MAINTENANCE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; IDENTIFYING SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO CAUSE TO BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE(Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces) Adopted
Ordinance 25-12
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing; seeing no one appear wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.

Hearing no comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing ordinance, as presented.
 
  1/22/2025 Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners  
  1/22/2025 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
5E  
  250156 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF CENTURY OASIS ESTATES FILED BY CENTURY OASIS, LLC, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 57 SOUTH, RANGE 38 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY SW 324 STREET, ON THE EAST BY SW 195 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 325 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 197 AVENUE)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-162-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing; seeing no one appear wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Hearing no comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
 
5F  
  250157 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF CENTURY HEIGHTS FILED BY CENTURY HOMEBUILDERS GROUP, LLC, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 54 SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET SOUTH OF SW 20 STREET, ON THE EAST BY SW 154 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 20 LANE, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 155 AVENUE)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-163-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing; seeing no one appear wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Hearing no comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
 
5G  
  250158 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WAIVER OF PLAT OF IVAN TUPUSOV, D-25178, FILED BY IVAN TUPUSOV, LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 56 SOUTH, RANGE 38 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET SOUTH OF SW 206 STREET, ON THE EAST BY SW 194 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 208 STREET AND ON THE WEST APPROXIMATELY 1,090 FEET EAST OF SW 197 AVENUE)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-164-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing; seeing no one appear wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Hearing no comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
 
5H  
  250159 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WAIVER OF PLAT OF MODERN DESIGN MIAMI CORP., FILED BY MODERN DESIGN MIAMI CORP., LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 53 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 140 FEET SOUTH OF NW 81 STREET, ON THE EAST APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET WEST OF NW 14 COURT, ON THE SOUTH APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET NORTH OF NW 79 STREET AND ON THE WEST BY NW 14 PLACE)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-165-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing; seeing no one appear wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Hearing no comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
 
5I  
  250162 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WAIVER OF PLAT OF SUSAN CLAIRE LLC, FILED BY SUSAN CLAIRE LLC, LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 55 SOUTH, RANGE 40 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 100 FEET SOUTH OF SW 173 TERRACE, ON THE EAST APPROXIMATELY 290 FEET WEST OF SW 104 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 174 TERRACE AND ON THE WEST APPROXIMATELY 240 FEET EAST OF SW 105 AVENUE)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-166-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing; seeing no one appear wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Hearing no comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
 
5J  
  250163 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF METRO GRANDE SUBDIVISION FILED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 53 SOUTH, RANGE 40 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY, ON THE EAST APPROXIMATELY 680 FEET WEST OF WEST 8 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY WEST 19 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY OKEECHOBEE ROAD); AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE PLAT ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AS FEE SIMPLE OWNER(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-167-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing; seeing no one appear wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Hearing no comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
 
5K  
  250164 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WAIVER OF PLAT OF SOID REALTY & INVESTMENT PROPERTIES INC., FILED BY SOID REALTY & INVESTMENT PROPERTIES INC., LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 53 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY NW 81 STREET, ON THE EAST APPROXIMATELY 70 FEET WEST OF NW 11 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH APPROXIMATELY 120 FEET NORTH OF NW 80 STREET AND ON THE WEST APPROXIMATELY 140 FEET EAST OF NW 11 COURT)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-168-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing; seeing no one appear wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Hearing no comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
 
5L  
  250255 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE AFTER PUBLIC HEARING OF NOT TO EXCEED $250,000,000.00 OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA PUBLIC FACILITIES REVENUE AND REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS (JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM), IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, PURSUANT TO MASTER ORDINANCE, AS SUPPLEMENTED, FOR: (I) REFUNDING CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS ISSUED TO FINANCE IMPROVEMENTS FOR JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM (SUCH PORTION WITH ESTIMATED NET PRESENT VALUE SAVINGS OF 5.00 PERCENT, ESTIMATED COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF $900,000.00 AND ESTIMATED FINAL MATURITY OF JUNE 1, 2036); (II) PAYING COSTS OF CERTAIN PROJECTS FOR JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM (SUCH PORTION WITH ESTIMATED COSTS OF ISSUANCE OF $600,000.00 AND ESTIMATED FINAL MATURITY OF JUNE 1, 2055); (III) FUNDING DEBT SERVICE RESERVE FUND, IF NECESSARY, AND (IV) PAYING COSTS OF ISSUANCE; PROVIDING CERTAIN DETAILS OF BONDS AND SALE BY NEGOTIATION; AUTHORIZING COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE, WITHIN CERTAIN LIMITATIONS, TO FINALIZE TERMS AND DETAILS OF BONDS; AUTHORIZING SELECTION OF PAYING AGENT, REGISTRAR AND ESCROW AGENT; APPROVING FORMS OF AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS; AUTHORIZING COUNTY OFFICIALS TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH ISSUANCE, SALE, AND DELIVERY OF BONDS; WAIVING PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06, AS AMENDED; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE AGENDA ITEM NO. 5A](Office of Management and Budget) Adopted
Resolution R-169-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing; seeing no one appear wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Hearing no comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
 
6A CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  
6B POLICY MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE BOARD  
7 ORDINANCES SET FOR SECOND READING  
7A  
  250168 Ordinance     Kevin Marino Cabrera        
  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 Amended
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 7A Amended, Legislative File Number 250455, for the amended version.  
  1/27/2025 Requires Municipal Notification by the Board of County Commissioners  
  2/4/2025 Adopted on 1st reading, PH sch for 2.10.25 Policy Council & 2nd reading sch for 2.19.25 BCC by the Board of County Commissioners  
  2/4/2025 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
  2/5/2025 Municipalities notified of public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing by the Policy Council  
7A AMENDED  
  250455 Ordinance   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kevin Marino Cabrera        
  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 Adopted as amended
Ordinance 25-13
Mover: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 11 - 1
No: Steinberg
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

Commissioner Bermudez proffered a friendly amendment to remove Area 6 from the ordinance while retaining Area 15 for consideration. He noted that Area 6, Flagler Station, was one of the County's largest industrial parks and proffered substantial revenue to the County, and that excluding it was consistent with Commissioner Cabrera's intent. Commissioner Cabrera accepted the amendment.

Commissioner Gonzalez stated that he could not support raising the millage rate, fees, or taxes on County residents to accommodate municipal annexations. He noted that his district was entirely unincorporated and referenced the Mayor's memorandum cautioning that the cumulative impact of annexations could require service reductions or a millage increase in the unincorporated area. Commissioner Gonzalez supported pausing further annexations while the County addressed its financial position, particularly in light of the transition to constitutional officers.

Commissioner Regalado proposed a friendly amendment to extend the residential-zoning exemption to all residential zoning districts rather than a single category.

Commissioner Cabrera accepted the amendment, and ACA Abbie Schwaderer Raurell read the revised language into the record, providing that any proposed annexation consisting entirely of a County zoning district that exclusively allowed residential uses, including, but not limited to, RU-zoned unincorporated areas, and excluding RU-5A, would be exempt from the moratorium.

Commissioner Hardemon stated that he was not yet persuaded a moratorium was warranted, noting that he had not observed significant effects justifying one. He explained that constituents in District 3 had long sought to incorporate certain areas and should be permitted to determine their own future, even if doing so increased their taxes.

Commissioner Hardemon proposed an amendment to include the unincorporated areas of District 3 among the areas eligible for incorporation, expanding beyond the existing Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC), and cited significant historical sites within those areas.

Commissioner Cabrera declined to accept Commissioner Hardemon's amendment, explaining that the ordinance was intended to protect the County's financial health and avoid a millage increase. He noted that the Mayor's July report had identified the impact that annexations of industrial and commercial areas could have on the millage rate, and that such areas funded a substantial share of countywide services, including public safety.

Discussion ensued between Commissioners Cabrera and Hardemon regarding the proposed amendment and the importance of allowing residents to determine the future of their communities.

Commissioner Hardemon indicated that, if the amendment were not accepted as friendly, he would move it for the Board's consideration as a formal amendment.

In response, Commissioner Cabrera clarified that the ordinance did not prevent residential areas from incorporating or self-taxing and that its restrictions were directed at commercial and industrial areas, which did not otherwise have a vote in such matters.

Commissioner Bermudez recounted the history of incorporation in the County, including the effects of the Home Rule Charter and prior contiguity disputes, and observed that business owners in commercial areas had at times been annexed without a meaningful voice. He stated that he intended to bring forward a proposal for the Board to examine the County's long-term structure and form of government and to address inequities in the incorporation and funding processes. He indicated his support for the item.

Commissioner Gilbert III stated that certain assumptions regarding annexations were not always accurate, citing the annexation of an industrial area into Miami Gardens that had produced a net financial benefit to the Unincorporated Municipal Service Area (UMSA). He agreed that the County's long-term financial health and structure warranted review and asked whether Commissioners Cabrera and Hardemon could reach a compromise on the length of the moratorium, suggesting a reduction from five years to four.

Commissioner Hardemon explained that the western portion of District 3 had been subject to repeated moratoriums over many years and described the deteriorated conditions in and around the Brownsville area. He maintained that his request would not undermine the purpose of the item.

Commissioner Bastien noted that District 2 contained several municipalities that had expressed interest in annexation and opined that a five-year term was too long. She proffered a friendly amendment reducing the moratorium to three years.

Commissioner Steinberg stated that the ordinance was not suitable for her district and that she could not support it at that time, expressing a preference for evaluating financial impacts on a case-by-case basis.

In light of his colleagues concerns, Commissioner Cabrera proposed reducing the moratorium to two years for incorporations and four years for annexations, and subsequently amended the item accordingly.

Vice Chairman McGhee asked about the size of the area Commissioner Hardemon sought to add and its financial impact on the County in light of the Mayor's memorandum.

Commissioner Hardemon clarified that the proposal concerned the western portion of his district and responded that its financial implications were no clearer than those of the ordinance itself, noting that the areas in question were costly and difficult for the County to service and that he supported continuing the discussion in order to improve them.

Chairman Rodriguez proposed an amendment directing the County Administration to prepare a report on the net financial effect of any incorporation or annexation proposal, clarifying that an unfavorable finding would not automatically defeat a proposal but would inform the Board's decision.

Commissioner Cabrera agreed to include the request.

Commissioner Bermudez reiterated that excluding the built-out Area 6 office park was in the best interest of the County as a whole, distinguishing it from the Miami Gardens annexation, and stated that he was fulfilling his responsibility as a County Commissioner.

Commissioner Regalado referenced legislation she had sponsored prohibiting the annexation of urban centers and emphasized the County's investment in such areas. She requested that the Administration's report address existing and needed infrastructure, including compliance with new stormwater regulations effective March 31, 2025, and the capacity of water, sewer, and septic systems in industrial and commercial areas, noting that such considerations could change the financial impact to UMSA.

Hearing no other comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance as amended to:

1. Maintain Area 15 for consideration while removing Area 6 from the proposal;
2. Modify Section 2 of MDC-009 to revise the language from "any proposed annexation that entirely consists of RU zoned unincorporated areas but not including RU-5A" to "any proposed annexation that entirely consists of any County zoning district that exclusively allows residential uses, including but not limited to RU zoned unincorporated areas but not including RU-5A shall also be exempt from this moratorium;"
3. Change the moratorium duration to two (2) years for incorporations and four (4) years for annexations; and
4. Require the administration to return with a report regarding the net positive or negative financial impacts of annexations and incorporations, including information on infrastructure needs and plans for affected areas.
 
7B  
  250181 Ordinance   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kevin Marino Cabrera        
  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 Adopted
Ordinance 25-14
Mover: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

Hearing no comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed ordinance, as presented.
 
  1/29/2025 Requires Municipal Notification by the Board of County Commissioners  
  2/4/2025 Adopted on 1st reading, PH sch for 2.10.25 Policy Council & 2nd reading sch for 2.19.25 BCC by the Board of County Commissioners  
  2/4/2025 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
  2/5/2025 Municipalities notified of public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing by the Policy Council  
7BSUPPLEMENT  
  250199 Supplement      
  SUPPLEMENT TO 7B - COUNTY MAYOR'S REPORT IN RESPONSE TO RESOLUTION NO. R-510-24 Presented
  2/4/2025 Presented by the Board of County Commissioners  
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Policy Council  
8 DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS  
8A thru 8E (No items were submitted for these sections.)  
8F INTERNAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT  
8F1  
  250080 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Marleine Bastien        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE BETWEEN 79 NORTHSIDE TOWN STATION, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AS SELLER, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS BUYER, OF APPROXIMATELY 102,463 SQUARE FEET OF COMBINED COMMERCIAL PARCELS OF LAND FOR PUBLIC PARK PURPOSES, COMPRISED OF FIVE SEPARATE REAL PROPERTIES LYING WITHIN THE NORTH CENTRAL URBAN AREA DISTRICT, AND LOCATED AT 2972 NW 79 STREET, 2950 NW 79 STREET, AND 2900 NW 79 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,250,000.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $20,000.00 FOR CLOSING COSTS, TO BE FUNDED WITH OPEN SPACE IMPACT FEES; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE, EXERCISE ANY AND ALL RIGHTS CONFERRED THEREIN, TAKE ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SAID PURCHASE AND ACCEPT CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY BY SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO RECORD SUCH DEED(Internal Services) Adopted
Resolution R-170-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation and Tourism Committee  
  2/12/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee  
8G thru 8J (No items were submitted for these sections.)  
8K PUBLIC HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
8K1  
  242168 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Marleine Bastien        
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO AMEND THE STATE HOUSING INITIATIVES PARTNERSHIP (SHIP) LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN (LHAP) TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACTIVITIES(Housing and Community Development) Adopted
Resolution R-171-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: The foregoing resolution contained scrivener's errors and was corrected as follows:

1. On page 42 of the item, Exhibit E, in the last Whereas clause on page 1 of Exhibit E, the word "Economic" should be "Housing;" and
2. on the first Whereas clause on page 2 of Exhibit E, the word �City� should be �County.�
 
  12/9/2024 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing by the Housing, Recreation, Culture & Community Dev. Cmte  
8K2  
  250047 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO: (1) EXECUTE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 125.35, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND SUBJECT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT�S (HUD) APPROVAL, A 99-YEAR GROUND LEASE (LEASE), WHICH SUCH LEASE INCLUDES A LUMP SUM CAPITALIZED GROUND LEASE PAYMENT OF $1,725,000.00, WITH RUDG, LLC (RUDG) RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF GIBSON PLAZA DEVELOPMENT (DEVELOPMENT), (2) EXECUTE A MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (MDA) WITH RUDG IN THE TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $572,678,839.00, A PAYMENT OF 30 PERCENT OF THE DEVELOPER FEES ESTIMATED AT $6,598,566.00, AN ASSET MANAGEMENT FEE OF $25,000.00 ANNUALLY AFTER THE FIRST FULL YEAR OF STABILIZATION, ESTIMATED AT $2,225,000.00, A ONE-TIME STABILIZATION FEE OF $150,000.00, MONTHLY DAVIS BACON MONITORING FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00, ESTIMATED AT $108,000.00, AND 16 PERCENT OF THE NET PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OR REFINANCE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY, (3) EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE LEASE AND MDA (4) SUBJECT TO HUD�S APPROVAL, EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION AND/OR MIXED-FINANCE AGREEMENTS AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT; (5) SUBMIT A DEMOLITION AND/OR DISPOSITION APPLICATION TO HUD, IF REQUIRED; AND (6) EXECUTE AMENDMENTS TO ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACTS, IF REQUIRED; AND WAIVING SECTION 2-10.4.2 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA(Public Housing and Community Development) Adopted
Resolution R-172-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  2/11/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Housing Committee  
8K2 SUPPLEMENT  
  250322 Supplement      
  SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION RE: RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO: (1) EXECUTE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 125.35, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND SUBJECT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT�S (HUD) APPROVAL, A 99-YEAR GROUND LEASE (LEASE), WHICH SUCH LEASE INCLUDES A LUMP SUM CAPITALIZED GROUND LEASE PAYMENT OF $1,725,000.00, WITH RUDG, LLC (RUDG) RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF GIBSON PLAZA DEVELOPMENT (DEVELOPMENT), (2) EXECUTE A MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (MDA) WITH RUDG IN THE TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $572,678,839.00(Commission Auditor) Presented
8L REGULATORY AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES  
8L1  
  250303 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Sen. Rene Garcia        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING A CANAL RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED AND A CANAL MAINTENANCE EASEMENT BETWEEN AMELIA TH 4.9, LLC AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN EXCHANGE FOR THE RELEASE OF A PORTION OF CANAL RESERVATION LOCATED ALONG W 4 AVENUE AND W 76 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) Adopted
Resolution R-173-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
8M SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT  
8M1  
  241111 Resolution     Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND ARDURRA GROUP, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT WASTE FACILITY COMPLEX, PROJECT NO. E22-DSWM-03, NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF $15,000,000.00 INCLUSIVE OF CONTINGENCY AND DEDICATED ALLOWANCES FOR A TERM OF 1,825 CALENDAR DAYS; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION, RENEWAL, AND EXTENSION PROVISIONS(Solid Waste Management Department) Amended
  REPORT: The foregoing resolution was amended pursuant to the supplement as follows:

1. All references to the relocation of the ISD Fleet Shop were removed at the Sponsor's request;
2. The scope of work in Article 4: Basic Services was modified to eliminate references to Phase 4 ISD Maintenance Building; and
3. The Professional Services Agreement (PSA) value was reduced by $500,000.00, changing the total compensation from $15,000,000.00 to $14,500,000.00.

Commissioner Gilbert III moved that the Board adopt the foregoing resolution as amended. This motion was seconded by Vice Chairman McGhee; and upon being put to a vote, passed 12-0 (Senator Garcia was absent).

The amended version of the foregoing resolution was assigned Resolution Number R-174-25.
 
  7/9/2024 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
  9/4/2024 Deferred by the Board of County Commissioners  
  10/16/2024 Deferred by the Board of County Commissioners  
  1/28/2025 Presented by the Board of County Commissioners  
8M1 SUPPLEMENT  
  242267 Supplement      
  SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND ARDURRA GROUP, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT WASTE FACILITY COMPLEX, PROJECT NO. E22-DSWM-03, NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF $15,000,000.00 INCLUSIVE OF CONTINGENCY AND DEDICATED ALLOWANCES FOR A TERM OF 1,825 CALENDAR DAYS; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION, RENEWAL, AND EXTENSION PROVISIONS Presented
  1/28/2025 Presented by the Board of County Commissioners  
8M2  
  250051 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH ANY MUNICIPALITY FOR INCLUSION IN THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO SUCH AGREEMENTS AND EXECUTE THESE AGREEMENTS IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED, AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE AGREEMENT INCLUDING RENEWAL AND TERMINATION(Solid Waste Management Department) Adopted
Resolution R-147-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
8N (No items were submitted for this section.)  
8O (No items were submitted for this section.)  
8P STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT  
8P1  
  242129 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kevin Marino Cabrera        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. EVN0000201 TO GLOBE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT (AREA B) IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $24,360,999.00 FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM FOR THE MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION OR EXTENSIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-175-25
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  2/12/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Airport Committee  
8P2  
  242131 Resolution     Kevin Marino Cabrera        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. EVN0000201 TO SFM SERVICES, INC., FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT (AREA C) IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $34,516,353.00 FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM FOR THE MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION OR EXTENSIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38(Strategic Procurement) Amended
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan advised that foregoing proposed resolution was amended at Commissioner Cabrera�s request to direct the Mayor or Mayor�s designee to execute a contract extension with N & K Enterprises, Inc., Contract Number E-10521 for janitorial services for Miami-International Airport, Zone 3, under the existing terms and conditions subject to the following terms:

1. The extension shall be for one (1) month with an option for one (1) additional month to allow for the transition of services to the successor contractor;
2. Shall obligate N & K Enterprises, Inc., to bill no more than $368,903 per month inclusive of costs;
3. Shall be terminated for convenience upon the transition of services to the successor contractor and upon the County Mayor filing with the Clerk of the Board a waiver of formal bid procedures, pursuant to Section 5.03(D) of the Home Rule Charter and non-competitive bid waiver provisions on Section 2-8.1(b) of the Code; and
4. In the event the Mayor or Mayor�s designee cannot negotiate such an extension, the Mayor�s designee shall provide a report at the next available Airport Committee.

CA Bonzon-Keenan noted that the Board found that an extension was in the best interest of the County and that failure to extend this contract, pending award and transition to the successor contractor, created risks to human health and materially impaired the County�s operations.

Commissioner Cabrera explained the purpose of the proffered amendment was to ensure a bridge was in place until the new contract began

Commissioner Cabrera moved that the Board adopt the foregoing resolution as amended. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Gilbert, III; and upon being put to a vote, passed 11-0 (Chairman Rodriguez and Senator Garcia were absent).

The amended version of the foregoing resolution was assigned Resolution Number R-176-25.
 
  2/12/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Airport Committee  
8P3  
  250331 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kevin Marino Cabrera        
  RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH CONTRACT NO. EVN0000201, JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT (AREA A); DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACTS WITH ABM AVIATION, INC FOR THE TERMINAL AND LANDSIDE AREAS, AND FLAGSHIP AVIATION SERVICES LLC FOR THE AIRSIDE AREAS, AND TO BRING RECOMMENDATION(S) BEFORE THE FULL BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WITHIN 30 DAYS [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 242142](Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-177-25
Mover: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 10 - 1
No: Higgins
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
  2/12/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with favorable recommendation with committee amendments by the Airport Committee  
9 ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS  
10 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COUNCILS AND TRUSTS  
10A1  
  250207 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kevin Marino Cabrera        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING, FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 147(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE DEBT OBLIGATIONS BY THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,000,000.00, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE LOANED TO 5215 FLAGLER STREET, LLC, TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING RENTAL PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS FLAGLER VILLAS(Housing Finance Authority) Adopted
Resolution R-178-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: Commissioner Cabrera commended Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar, Commissioner Eileen Higgins, City of Miami Commissioner Manolo Reyes, and Department of Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD) Director Alex Ballina, along with his team, for their leadership and achievements in the development of affordable and workforce housing.  
10A2  
  250213 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Eileen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING, FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 147(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE DEBT OBLIGATIONS BY THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $48,250,000.00, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE LOANED TO HALEY SOFGE 750 PRESERVATION, LLC, TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING RENTAL PROJECT KNOWN AS HALEY SOFGE 750 APARTMENTS(Housing Finance Authority) Adopted
Resolution R-179-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
10A3  
  250214 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING, FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 147(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, THE ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE DEBT OBLIGATIONS BY THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,500,000.00, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE LOANED TO YAEGER PLAZA PARTNERS, LLC, TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING RENTAL PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS YAEGER PLAZA(Housing Finance Authority) Adopted
Resolution R-180-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
10A4  
  250215 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 147(F) OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, ISSUANCE BY THE HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA OF ITS SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS AND NOTES IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $650,000,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF QUALIFYING MORTGAGE LOANS ORIGINATED BY PARTICIPATING LENDING INSTITUTIONS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OR REHABILITATION OF NEW OR EXISTING OWNER-OCCUPIED SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES SITUATED IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY PERSONS OR FAMILIES OF LOW, MODERATE OR MIDDLE INCOME, OR TO PURCHASE SECURITIES FROM A MASTER SERVICER EVIDENCING INTERESTS IN OR BACKED BY A POOL OF SUCH MORTGAGE LOANS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, SECURITIES ISSUED OR GUARANTEED BY THE GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC (THE ''PROJECT''), PROVIDING SHORT-TERM INTERIM FINANCING FOR THE PROJECT IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF LONG-TERM BONDS THAT, BY REFUNDING SUCH INTERIM FINANCING WILL MAKE FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR THE FINANCING OF THE PROJECT AND THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN BOND ISSUANCE COSTS(Housing Finance Authority) Adopted
Resolution R-181-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
11 COUNTY COMMISSION  
11A RESOLUTIONS  
11A1  
  250242 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Marleine Bastien        
  RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO ENACT LEGISLATION INCREASING STATUTORILY-REQUIRED PAYMENTS TO THE FLORIDA MOBILE HOME RELOCATION CORPORATION AND MOBILE HOME OWNERS FOR THE RELOCATION OF MOBILE HOMES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES Adopted
Resolution R-182-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
11A2  
  241676 Resolution     Oliver G. Gilbert, III        
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE SITE SELECTION FOR A NEW WASTE TO ENERGY FACILITY Deferred to No Date Certain
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
  9/17/2024 Deferred by the Board of County Commissioners  
  9/17/2024 Reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard was provided. by the Board of County Commissioners  
  11/6/2024 Deferred by the Board of County Commissioners  
  12/3/2024 Deferred by the Board of County Commissioners  
  1/28/2025 Presented by the Board of County Commissioners  
11A3  
  250018 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kevin Marino Cabrera
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Sen. Rene Garcia
       
  RESOLUTION RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS FOR CERTAIN COUNTY AND PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST EMPLOYEES AND APPOINTEES; CLARIFYING COUNTY POLICY REGARDING THE REVIEW OF CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS UNDER SECTION 2-30 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES PRIOR TO CHANGING JOB POSITIONS OR TRANSFERRING BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS; AMENDING IMPLEMENTING ORDER NO. 7-41 ENTITLED �PRE-EMPLOYMENT FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK� CONSISTENT WITH THIS POLICY; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR AND PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST OR THEIR DESIGNEES TO ESTABLISH RULES AND PROCEDURES CONSISTENT WITH THIS POLICY; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR AND PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST OR THEIR DESIGNEES TO PROVIDE ONGOING TRAINING TO DESIGNATED DEPARTMENTAL PERSONNEL TO ASSIST THEM IN REVIEWING CRIMINAL HISTORY FINDINGS AND VETTING EMPLOYEES Adopted
Resolution R-183-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: Commissioner Bermudez asked to be listed as a co-sponsor.  
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Policy Council  
11A4  
  250179 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Juan Carlos Bermudez        
  RESOLUTION WAIVING, BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE FULL MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, THE RESIDENT-ELECTOR REQUIREMENT OF SECTION 2-11.38 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND APPOINTING BRIAN RAPPAPORT TO THE BOARD OF RULES AND APPEALS (BORA) FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM Adopted
Resolution R-184-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
11A4 SUPPLEMENT  
  250315 Supplement      
  SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE RESOLUTION WAIVING, BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE FULL MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, THE RESIDENT-ELECTOR REQUIREMENT OF SECTION 2-11.38 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND APPOINTING BRIAN RAPPAPORT TO THE BOARD OF RULES AND APPEALS (BORA) FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM(Clerk of the Board) Presented
11A5  
  250178 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO: (1) PRIORITIZE CONVEYANCES AND LEASES OF COUNTY PROPERTY SIGNIFICANTLY BURDENED WITH UTILITIES EASEMENTS (OVER 75 PERCENT OF THE SQUARE FOOTAGE) TO ANOTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT; AND (2) TO FIRST OFFER SUCH PROPERTIES FOR SALE OR LEASE TO THE MUNICIPALITY IN WHICH SUCH PROPERTY LIES PRIOR TO DISPOSITION TO PRIVATE THIRD PARTIES; AND (3) TO INCLUDE LANGUAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT CONVEYING OR LEASING SUCH ENCUMBERED PROPERTIES PROHIBITING USES OR IMPROVEMENTS THAT POTENTIALLY INTERFERE WITH THE UTILITIES EASEMENTS OR UTILITIES THEREON Adopted
Resolution R-185-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
11A6  
  250141 Resolution     Juan Carlos Bermudez        
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE SITE SELECTION FOR A NEW WASTE TO ENERGY FACILITY OTHER THAN IN THE CITY OF DORAL, TOWN OF MEDLEY, OR NORTHWEST 58TH STREET Deferred to No Date Certain
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
  1/28/2025 Presented by the Board of County Commissioners  
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the BCC Chairman without a recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
11A7  
  250227 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Juan Carlos Bermudez        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO CONTINUE TO ENGAGE WITH BROWARD COUNTY AND PALM BEACH COUNTY TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS, AND PROVIDE A REPORT Adopted
Resolution R-186-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
11A8  
  250196 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Micky Steinberg
       
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO COLLABORATE WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP A CURRICULUM TO EDUCATE STUDENTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER RECYCLING AND REDUCING SOLID WASTE; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO TAKE NECESSARY STEPS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS PURPOSE, INCLUDING ENTERING INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT OR AN EDUCATION COMPACT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THIS BOARD Adopted
Resolution R-187-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
11A9  
  250048 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EVALUATE CHANGE ORDER REQUESTS FOR CONTRACT NO. DB18-WASD-01, CONTRACT NO. DB20-WASD-01, CONTRACT NO. S-909, CONTRACT NO. S-930A, CONTRACT NO. S-930B, CONTRACT NO. S-931, CONTRACT NO. S-935, CONTRACT NO. S-944, CONTRACT NO. S-951, CONTRACT NO. S-958, CONTRACT NO. W-942, AND CONTRACT NO. W-943 AND, TO THE EXTENT LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE, NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE SUCH CHANGE ORDERS TO ALLOW FOR ESCALATION OF PRICES, SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2-8.2.12 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, OR, IN LIEU OF EXECUTING SUCH CHANGE ORDERS, PRESENT A WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION ON SUCH CHANGE ORDERS TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Adopted
Resolution R-188-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
11A10  
  250172 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO REVIEW THE SOLID WASTE BOND ORDINANCE AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO RESTRUCTURE OR REFORMULATE SUCH ORDINANCE, INCLUDING DEFEASANCE OF ANY OUTSTANDING BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH SUCH PURPOSE; AND PROVIDE A REPORT Adopted
Resolution R-189-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  1/28/2025 Presented by the Board of County Commissioners  
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
11A11  
  250174 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE CERTAIN INFORMATION FROM THE DESIGN CRITERIA PROFESSIONAL UNDER CONTRACT NO. 18482-DSWM22-DCP, SPD PROJECT NO. E22-DSWM-02, AND PREPARE AND PROVIDE A REPORT Adopted
Resolution R-190-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  1/28/2025 Presented by the Board of County Commissioners  
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
11A12  
  250195 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF (1) EXPANDING THE CARDBOARD DISPOSAL AND/OR RECYCLING TO ALL 13 TRASH AND RECYCLING CENTERS YEAR-ROUND; AND (2) ESTABLISHING A SEASONAL CARDBOARD DISPOSAL PROGRAM, CONSISTING OF CREATING ADDITIONAL DROP-OFF SITES THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY, SUCH AS AT LIBRARIES, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND OTHER COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, FOR THE PUBLIC TO DISPOSE OF AND/OR RECYCLE CARDBOARD MATERIALS; FURTHER DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO (1) SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFY ON THE COUNTY�S WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS THE TRASH AND RECYCLING CENTERS, AND ANY OTHER FUTURE SEASONAL LOCATIONS, THAT ACCEPT CARDBOARD MATERIALS; AND (2) TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT THE YEAR-ROUND AND SEASONAL DISPOSAL AND/OR RECYCLING OF CARDBOARD IS INCLUDED IN THE COUNTY�S ZERO WASTE MASTER PLAN; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE A REPORT [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 250148] Adopted
Resolution R-191-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
11A13  
  250208 Resolution     Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EVALUATE LEGALLY VIABLE OPTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SUITABLE SIZED LAND OUTSIDE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY NEAR A RAIL LINE TO USE FOR A LANDFILL AND/OR COMPOSTING, AND TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN REPORT TO THE BOARD WITHIN 90 DAYS [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 250149] Amended
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 11A13 Amended, Legislative File No. 260831 for the final amended version.  
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
11A13 Amended  
  260831 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EVALUATE LEGALLY VIABLE OPTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE AND/OR JOINT VENTURE AND/OR PROFIT SHARE OF SUITABLE SIZED LAND OUTSIDE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY NEAR A RAIL LINE TO USE FOR A LANDFILL AND/OR COMPOSTING, AND TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN REPORT TO THE BOARD WITHIN 90 DAYS [SEE ORIGINAL ITEMS UNDER FILE NOS. 250149, 250208] Adopted as amended
Resolution R-192-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: The foregoing resolution was amended to: (1) to replace the word �purchase� with the phrase �purchase, and/or joint venture, and/or profit sharing;� and (2) to change the phrase �near the rail line� to �near a rail line� or economically equivalent options.�  
11A14  
  250222 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO DEVELOP A CLOSED LOOP RECYCLING PLAN FOR THE MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT AND PORTMIAMI, AND PROVIDE A WRITTEN REPORT [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 250146] Adopted
Resolution R-193-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
11A15  
  250224 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EVALUATE LEGALLY VIABLE OPTIONS FOR METHANE GAS EXTRACTION FROM EXISTING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LANDFILLS AND FUTURE LANDFILLS, AND PROVIDE A WRITTEN REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD WITHIN 90 DAYS [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 250147] Adopted
Resolution R-194-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
11A16  
  250056 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado
Oliver G. Gilbert, III
       
  RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MIAMI FASHION WEEK IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY EACH YEAR Adopted
Resolution R-195-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: Commissioner Gilbert III asked to be listed as a co-sponsor.  
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation and Tourism Committee  
11A17  
  250299 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Juan Carlos Bermudez        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO ASSESS AND EVALUATE THE COUNTY�S LANDFILL CAPACITY, DETERMINE IF IT IS IN COUNTY�S BEST INTEREST TO EXPAND CAPACITY, AND VIABILITY OF SUCH LANDFILL EXPANSION, PERFORM A COST/SAVINGS ANALYSIS OF OPTIONS FOR SUCH EXPANSION, AND PREPARE AND PROVIDE A REPORT [SEE ORIGINAL ITEMS UNDER FILE NOS. 250079, 250228] Adopted
Resolution R-196-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with favorable recommendation with committee amendments by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
11A18  
  250304 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT RECYCLING OF TIRES AND MATTRESSES THROUGHOUT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND RECOMMEND CONFORMING CHANGES TO CHAPTER 15 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND PROVIDE A REPORT [SEE ORIGINAL ITEMS UNDER FILE NOS. 250144, 250217] Adopted
Resolution R-197-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with favorable recommendation with committee amendments by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
11A19  
  250300 Resolution     Anthony Rodriguez
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Oliver G. Gilbert, III
       
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO UNDERTAKE A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND ANALYSIS INVOLVING INDUSTRY EXPERTS FROM ALL AVAILABLE SECTORS OF WASTE MANAGEMENT TO FURTHER EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A NEW WASTE-TO-ENERGY (WTE) FACILITY; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO SOLICIT INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL ADVICE FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY EXPERTS ON THE BEST AVAILABLE DELIVERY OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDED PROCUREMENT APPROACHES FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND/OR MAINTENANCE OF A NEW WTE FACILITY; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXPLORE AND ANALYZE FUNDING SOURCES AND TECHNOLOGIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO OR DEFRAY COSTS OF THE COUNTY�S SOLID WASTE SYSTEM INCLUDING ANY CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A SOLID WASTE CAMPUS, WTE FACILITY, OR LANDFILL EXPANSION; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PREPARE A REPORT [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 250271] Amended
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 11A19 Amended, Legislative File Number 250538, for the amended version.  
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with favorable recommendation with committee amendments by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
11A19 AMENDED  
  250538 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Anthony Rodriguez
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Oliver G. Gilbert, III
       
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO UNDERTAKE A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND ANALYSIS INVOLVING INDUSTRY EXPERTS FROM ALL AVAILABLE SECTORS OF WASTE MANAGEMENT TO FURTHER EXPLORE THE FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING A NEW WASTE-TO-ENERGY (WTE) FACILITY; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO SOLICIT INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL ADVICE FROM WASTE MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY EXPERTS ON THE BEST AVAILABLE DELIVERY OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDED PROCUREMENT APPROACHES FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND/OR MAINTENANCE OF A NEW WTE FACILITY; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXPLORE ALL WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS THE BOARD HAS DIRECTED THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO ANALYZE IN ITEMS PASSED BY THE BOARD WITHIN THE LAST 45 DAYS; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXPLORE AND ANALYZE FUNDING SOURCES AND TECHNOLOGIES TO CONTRIBUTE TO OR DEFRAY COSTS OF THE COUNTY�S SOLID WASTE SYSTEM INCLUDING ANY CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A SOLID WASTE CAMPUS, WTE FACILITY, OR LANDFILL EXPANSION; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PREPARE A REPORT [SEE ORIGINAL UNDER FILE NOS. 250271, 250300] Adopted as amended
Resolution R-198-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: Commissioners Bermudez asked to be listed as a co-prime sponsor and Commissioner Gilbert III asked to be listed as a co-sponsor.

Commissioner Bermudez expressed support for continuing to review and analyze the County's waste options, including public-private partnership (P3) arrangements, while noting that he was not yet prepared to commit to a single path forward. He objected to siting the resource recovery (waste-to-energy, or WTE) facility within the City of Doral, the City of Medley, or along NW 58th Street, and emphasized that the resolution should not preclude consideration of his own pending proposal.

Commissioner Regalado proposed a friendly amendment to require that the analysis incorporate all related solid waste legislation passed by the Board.

Chairman Rodriguez clarified that the resolution did not address a location and was intended to explore all available options for both waste-to-energy and landfilling.

Commissioner Regalado further stated that the department should develop a diverse portfolio of options and broaden its funding sources.

Chairman Rodriguez recommended retaining outside expertise in addition to Arcadis, observing that the County had not undertaken a project of this kind in decades and lacked internal experience with the process.

Discussion ensued among the Board members regarding the engagement of external expertise, and Commissioner Regalado concurred, noting that her related item concerning the Arcadis contract would allow its subcontractors to provide additional information.

In response to Chairman Rodriguez, Mr. Roy Coley advised that Arcadis was considered an expert in the field and could bring on subcontractors relatively quickly, but that procuring a separate, independent expert would take longer and could not be accomplished within the proposed timeframe.

Commissioner Regalado clarified that her amendment would apply to all solid waste items passed by the Board within the previous forty-five (45) days.

Commissioner Cohen Higgins questioned whether the administration could realistically produce a comprehensive report within 120 days, citing the February 2026 insurance deadline and the financial consequences of further delay.

Discussion ensued regarding the sufficiency of the timeline, the position of prospective private partners that proposals could not be prepared until a site was selected, and the time required to procure outside expertise.

Mr. Coley advised that the administration could provide a partial report within 120 days reflecting all information available to date.

Commissioner Regalado agreed to a 120-day timeline, aligning her related items with the resolution.

Commissioner Gilbert III requested that the comprehensive report present clear recommendations and options, including site evaluations, so that the Board could directly compare the cost and feasibility of a waste-to-energy facility against landfilling. He further noted that, in his view, the Board had already established the policy of building a waste-to-energy facility when it directed the administration to negotiate with the City of Doral, and that the administration's recommendation did not set County policy.

Commissioner Hardemon asked that the evaluation of options include the construction of an incinerator and expressed his view that the Board should decide whether to pursue incineration.

Discussion ensued among the Board members regarding the provisions of the resolution, the project timeline, and the need to expedite development of the facility.

Commissioner Regalado emphasized the importance of long-term planning for the County's future.

Further discussion followed regarding the value of reviewing multiple locations, the timeframe, and the intent of the legislation.

Commissioner Gilbert III clarified that the 120-day period was a target for the administration to present options or, at minimum, a partial report, with flexibility to allow additional time if necessary.

Chairman Rodriguez asked the administration to submit the comprehensive report of all proposals and options to his office as soon as it was completed, rather than waiting for a committee or Board meeting, for the Board's consideration.

Commissioner Bermudez voiced his support for the item based on the agreed amendments and timeline, noting that he wished to review all available options, including landfilling, as he was not yet convinced that incineration was the best countywide solution.

Commissioner Bastien emphasized the strategic value of investing in a waste-to-energy facility, cautioning that reliance on landfilling alone might appear cost-effective initially but could result in rising costs.

Chairman Rodriguez stated that the administration's report would be due within 120 days of the meeting (anticipated in June) and committed to placing it on the Board's agenda shortly thereafter (anticipated in July) so that the Board could take action or consider alternatives if the proposals were unsatisfactory.

Commissioner Higgins stated that the administration had not been acting proactively and proposed directing the private sector to submit unsolicited proposals within 90 days, which she believed would yield better and more innovative recommendations.

Chairman Rodriguez pointed out that the resolution already accomplished the same objective by directing the administration to go to market and gather all options from interested parties, and emphasized that it sought the full range of options rather than another report.

Commissioner Regalado suggested that a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) would be a more effective instrument than unsolicited proposals, which she explained would trigger a more involved procurement process, and expressed confidence that the administration could provide the necessary information within 120 days.

In response to Commissioner Regalado's request, Chairman Rodriguez committed to allowing the Board members more than five (5) business days to review the report before any meeting at which action would be taken, and explained his reasons for not pursuing unsolicited proposals or an RFEI.

Commissioner Hardemon expressed uncertainty about whether the Mayor had completed the negotiations with the City of Doral. He emphasized the importance of completing these negotiations to incorporate them with all the proposals and emphasized the importance of deciding to build the facility based on the overall benefit to the County and without political interference.

Hearing no other comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution as amended to include all solid waste items passed by the Board in the previous 45 days as part of the comprehensive analysis; and to extend the 90-day timeline to 120 days for consistency with other related items at the administration's request.
 
11A20  
  250305 Resolution     Juan Carlos Bermudez        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO SOLICIT VENDORS FOR THE PROVISION OF SANDBAGS DURING DECLARED STATES OF EMERGENCY; ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM SCOPE OF WORK FOR SUCH SOLICITATION; REQUIRING SUCH SOLICITATION CONFORM WITH REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE STAFFORD ACT [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 250241] Amended
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 11A20 Amended, Legislative File No. 260834 for the final amended version.  
  2/10/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with favorable recommendation with committee amendments by the Policy Council  
11A20 Amended  
  260834 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Juan Carlos Bermudez        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO SOLICIT VENDORS FOR THE PROVISION OF SANDBAGS DURING DECLARED STATES OF EMERGENCY; ESTABLISHING A MINIMUM SCOPE OF WORK FOR SUCH SOLICITATION; REQUIRING SUCH SOLICITATION CONFORM WITH REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE STAFFORD ACT [SEE ORIGINAL ITEMS UNDER FILE NOS. 250241, 250305] Adopted as amended
Resolution R-199-25
Mover: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent: Gilbert, III , McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: The foregoing resolution was amended to add a last sentence in Section 3 as follows:

�If market research conducted by staff indicates that the minimum scope requirements specified in Section 2 restricted or hindered competition, the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee is authorized to make appropriate changes to the scope to ensure the solicitation meets all federal reimbursement eligibility requirements.�
 
11A21  
  250219 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING A SUB-GRANT TO FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN, INC. (�FAIRCHILD�), A FLORIDA NONPROFIT CORPORATION, IN AMOUNT OF $12,500,000.00 FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (�FDEP�) AND A GRANT OF $12,500,000.00 FUNDED BY THE COUNTYWIDE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT PROGRAM FUNDS TO SERVE AS MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE FDEP GRANT FOR A TOTAL OF $25,000,000.00 TO BE USED TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO COUNTY-OWNED LAND LEASED TO FAIRCHILD (�PROJECT�); AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE SUB-GRANT AND GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH FAIRCHILD FOR THE PROJECT, TO EXECUTE SAME AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN Adopted
Resolution R-148-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  2/12/2025 Forwarded to the BCC by the BCC Chairperson with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee  
11A22  
  250326 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kevin Marino Cabrera        
  RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE LINKING THE MIAMI INTERMODAL CENTER TO CRITICAL SURROUNDING AREAS Adopted
Resolution R-200-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
11A23  
  250336 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kevin Marino Cabrera
Micky Steinberg
       
  RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDING FOR THE BISCAYNE BAY WATER QUALITY ANALYTIC SOLUTION MEMBER PROJECT Adopted
Resolution R-201-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
11B ADDITIONAL BUDGET ALLOCATIONS  
11B1  
  250446 Report      
  REIMBURSEMENT FROM FY24/25 CBO DISCRETIONARY FUND (D4) Approved
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: The following reimbursement request was made from Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 District 4 CBO Discretionary Fund, as requested by Commissioner Steinberg:

- $732.95 - Tribe of Nova
 
12 COUNTY MAYOR  
13 COUNTY ATTORNEY  
14 ITEMS SUBJECT TO 4-DAY RULE  
15 CLERK OF THE BOARD  
15B REPORTS  
15B1  
  250239 Report      
  PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR ORDINANCES SUBMITTED FOR FIRST READING FEBRUARY 19, 2025(Clerk of the Board) Approved
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
15B2  
  250240 Report      
  SELECTION OF HEARING EXAMINERS PANEL FOR BID PROTEST PROCEEDINGS Accepted
Report
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
15C COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS  
15C1  
  250414 Report      
  MOTION TO APPOINT, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE MIAMI-DADE SHERIFF�S OFFICE, JESSICA LAFARGA, ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND UNTIL THE COUNTY COMPLETES A FORMAL RECRUITING PROCESS, AS THE COUNTY�S 911 COORDINATOR Approved
Mover: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent: Gilbert, III , McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
15C2  
  250449 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF BARBARA CASANOVA TO THE HISPANIC AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD Approved
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: Commissioner Higgins read into the record the foregoing appointment on behalf of Senator Garcia.  
15C3  
  250450 Report      
  APPOINTMENT OF ANISSA MENDEZ TO THE NEAT STREETS MIAMI Approved
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: Commissioner Higgins read into the record the foregoing appointment on behalf of  
15C4  
  250451 Report      
  APPOINTMENTS TO THE MIAMI-DADE CHARTER REVIEW TASK FORCE: RAFAEL E. GRANADO BY COMMISSIONER STEINBERG AND IRIS ESCARRA BY COMMISSIONER REGALADO Approved
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
15D COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS BY BALLOT  
15E MAYOR�S REQUEST FOR ALLOCATIONS FROM DISCRETIONARY OR IN-KIND RESERVE FUNDS  
15F NON-AGENDA ITEM REPORTS  
15F1  
  250384 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Marleine Bastien
Kevin Marino Cabrera
Roberto J. Gonzalez
Danielle Cohen Higgins
Kionne L. McGhee
       
  RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY�S SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA TO HOUSE THE FLORIDA MUSEUM OF BLACK HISTORY (�MUSEUM�); AND (2) URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO SELECT CITY OF OPA-LOCKA AS THE OFFICIAL SITE FOR THE MUSEUM Adopted
Resolution R-202-25
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: Commissioner Bastien asked to be listed as a co-prime sponsor, and Commissioners Cabrera, Gonzalez, Cohen Higgins, and Vice Chairman McGhee asked to be listed as co-sponsors.

Commissioner Cohen Higgins clarified that existing funds already covered this legislation's funding and that they should not use new budget funds.
 
15F2  
  250385 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Keon Hardemon        
  RESOLUTION URGING THE CITY OF MIAMI (THE �CITY�) (1) TO INITIATE THE ROAD CLOSING PROCESS FOR CITY OWNED AND MAINTAINED ROADS LOCATED BETWEEN NW 46TH STREET AND NW 50TH STREET AND BETWEEN NW 7TH AVENUE AND NW 12TH AVENUE AND TO TAKE ALL LEGALLY REQUIRED MEASURES TO EFFECTUATE SAID POTENTIAL ROAD CLOSINGS; AND (2) THAT SUCH CLOSURES PRIORITIZE TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES, INCREASE TREE CANOPY, IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY, INTENSIFY THE QUAINTNESS OF THE SUBJECT AREA WHERE THE CENTERPIECE OF THE STUDY AREA SHALL BE THE TWO MUNICIPAL PARKS�ONE EAST OF 10TH AVENUE AND THE OTHER WEST OF 10TH AVENUE�AND THAT THE AVENUES OF NW 10TH, 12TH, AND 7TH SHALL NOT BE OBSTRUCTED, NW 46TH STREET AND NW 50TH STREET SHALL NOT BE OBSTRUCTED, AND THAT TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES SHALL ESTABLISH TWO DISTINCT NEIGHBORHOODS SEPARATED BY NW 10TH AVENUE Adopted
Resolution R-203-25
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: Commissioner Hardemon requested that a copy of this resolution be sent to the City of Miami and another copy to his office.  
15F3  
  250386 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JAMES E. MCDONALD AS VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE NARANJA LAKES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 163.356, FLORIDA STATUTES AND SECTION 2-1470 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA Adopted
Resolution R-204-25
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
15F4  
  250387 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Eileen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION ADOPTING RECOMMENDATIONS IN MAYORAL REPORT ON PERMITTING TIMELINES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING � DIRECTIVE NO. 230179; AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-1123-22 TO PROVIDE THAT ALL DEVELOPMENTS CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE AFFORDABLE OR WORKFORCE HOUSING UNIT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE EXPEDITED REVIEW PROCESS SET FORTH THEREIN; AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-215-23 TO REQUIRE ANNUAL REPORTS WITH DIFFERENT CATEGORIZATIONS Adopted
Resolution R-205-25
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT:  
15F5  
  250388 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Eileen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION REJECTING THE ONE BID RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO ITB NO. ISD-24-01 FOR THE SALE OF THE EXISTING CIVIL AND PROBATE COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 73 WEST FLAGLER STREET (�EXISTING COURTHOUSE�) AND ACCEPTING UNDER IMPLEMENTING ORDER 8-4 BID FROM GFO ACQUISITIONS, LLC FOR AN EXCHANGE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES SECTION 125.37 OF EXISTING COURTHOUSE FOR 18,000 SQUARE FOOT VACANT LOT LOCATED AT 54 WEST FLAGLER STREET (�PROPERTY�); DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO COMPLETE APPRAISAL, DUE DILIGENCE AND TITLE WORK FOR THE PROPERTY; AUTHORIZING DISTRICT 5 COUNTY COMMISSIONER TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT FOR EXCHANGE OF EXISTING COURTHOUSE FOR THE PROPERTY AND ADDITIONAL MONETARY CONSIDERATION Adopted
Resolution R-206-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: Commissioner Higgins explained the purpose of the motion, noting that construction of the new courthouse was nearing completion. She stated that the existing historic courthouse at 73 West Flagler Street had been advertised nationally, subject to historic preservation requirements, for redevelopment into a hotel or similar use, and that an appraisal had valued the property at approximately $53 million. The County received a single bid, in that amount, from GFO Acquisitions LLC.

Commissioner Higgins explained that the bid was not an all-cash offer but consisted of a combination of cash and the conveyance of a sizable downtown parcel to the County, together valued at approximately $53 million. She stated that she did not believe re-advertising the sale would be productive, as the same bidder was likely to be the only respondent, and noted that the proposed property exchange could be negotiated under Implementing Order 8-4, which would include an appraisal of the bidder's parcel to verify its value.

Commissioner Higgins asked the Board to authorize her, as the District 5 Commissioner, to participate in the negotiations and to obtain the necessary real estate appraisals to evaluate the feasibility of the bidder's proposal, and stated that she would return to the Board with the resulting proposal and any updates.

Commissioner Cohen Higgins sought confirmation that the motion did not abandon the single bidder but instead authorized negotiation with that bidder to verify the figures and assess the viability of the proposal.

Commissioner Higgins confirmed that this was correct and reiterated that she would bring the matter back to the Board.

Commissioner Regalado voiced her support and suggested that the County consider leasing space within the new courthouse to generate revenue, given that the building would otherwise sit largely vacant.

Chairman Rodriguez recommended that any such space be leased at its appraised value and clarified that the intent was to generate revenue rather than to accommodate nonprofit use.

Hearing no further questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the motion, as presented.
 
15F6  
  250389 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Eileen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION RENAMING THE NEW MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CIVIL AND PROBATE COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 20 NW 1ST AVENUE AS THE �MIAMI-DADE JUSTICE CENTER� Adopted
Resolution R-207-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: Commissioner Higgins moved to suspend the public hearing requirement under Rule 9.02(A) of the Board's Rules of Procedure and to rename the new Miami-Dade County Civil and Probate Courthouse, located at 20 NW 1st Avenue in Commission District 5, as the Miami-Dade Justice Center. The motion required a two-thirds vote.

Following Commissioner Regalado's earlier indication that she intended to four-day rule the item, Commissioner Higgins asked that she refrain from doing so, explaining that any project delay caused by the County could cost $60,000 per day.

Commissioner Higgins explained that the building had been designated the Miami-Dade County Civil and Probate Courthouse under the P3 contract, and that the Chief Judge, with the consensus of the judiciary, had submitted a written request to amend the County's contract with the developer so that the building would instead be named the Miami-Dade Justice Center, reflecting the broader range of uses anticipated for the facility, and so that the developer would fabricate the building's sign accordingly.

Commissioner Higgins further noted that if the Board did not approve the motion at this meeting, the developer would be unable to obtain the Certificate of Occupancy because the sign was already being fabricated, and that a resulting delay caused by the County would cost $60,000 per day.

Commissioner Higgins distinguished the renaming of the building from the separate process of dedicating the facility, noting that she had already submitted separate legislation to the Chair�s office and anticipated it would be considered at the March 2025 committee cycle, through which the Board could determine any dedication.

Chairman Rodriguez asked whether the official naming of the building and the dedication or sale of naming rights were two separate matters, and questioned if the Board would retain the opportunity to address the sale of naming rights in the future.

ACA Rizo offered that, because the matter was the subject of litigation, the County did not necessarily agree that the action would delay the opening of the facility; she noted that the developer had taken the position that it would not have sufficient time to fabricate the sign if the renaming were not approved by the end of February, and that the County would dispute that position.

Chairman Rodriguez restated his question, specifically asking whether passing the motion would preclude the Board from designating or dedicating the facility's naming rights at a later date.

ACA Rizo confirmed that it would not.

Hearing no other comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing motion as presented.
 
15F7  
  250390 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Eileen Higgins
Roberto J. Gonzalez
       
  RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A COUNTY POLICY THAT ORAL PRESENTATIONS SHALL BE HELD BY COMPETITIVE SELECTION COMMITTEES IN CONNECTION WITH PROCUREMENTS WITH AN ESTIMATED FISCAL IMPACT EXCEEDING $25,000,000.00 ANNUALLY; PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION BASED ON SCORING DIFFERENTIALS; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO INCORPORATE THE FOREGOING POLICY INTO IMPLEMENTING ORDERS GOVERNING THE FORMATION AND PERFORMANCE OF SELECTION COMMITTEES Adopted
Resolution R-208-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: Commissioner Higgins moved to establish a County policy requiring selection committees to hold oral presentations when evaluating bids or proposals for procurements with an estimated fiscal impact exceeding $25 million annually, whether in a single year or on a recurring basis. Under the policy, oral presentations would be held for the three highest-ranked bidders or proposers, or for all of them if fewer than three were ranked, and the County Mayor or the Mayor's designee was directed to make conforming changes to the applicable implementing orders, including Implementing Orders 3-34 and 3-39.

Commissioner Gonzalez asked to be listed as a co-sponsor.

Commissioner Regalado raised a concern that, in some procurements, a substantial disparity between bidders could make oral presentations unnecessary.

Commissioner Higgins proposed amending the motion so that oral presentations would not be required where the disparity between the ranked bidders exceeded 10 percentage points, and Commissioner Regalado agreed.

In response to questions from Commissioner Cohen Higgins regarding how oral presentations would be triggered, Ms. Uppal explained that a selection committee first conducted an initial evaluation and scoring based on the criteria in the RFP, tallied the scores to establish a ranking, advanced the three highest-ranked proposers to oral presentations, and then re-ranked those proposers in light of the information presented.

Commissioner Bermudez stated that the Board needed to revisit the procurement process in its entirety to ensure fairness, cautioning that the lowest bid was not always the most responsive and that the definition of a "local" entity warranted review.

Chairman Rodriguez concurred that the definition of "local" should be revisited and suggested the matter be taken up at the Government Efficiency and Transparency Ad Hoc Committee (GETC).

In response to a question from Commissioner Bastien concerning the employees affected by the previously approved procurement, Commissioner Cabrera clarified that all three bidders had agreed to retain the existing employees and honor their seniority, regardless of which bidder was awarded the contract.

Commissioner Regalado noted that her related item concerning the selection committee process, previously delayed at the administration's request, would be heard at the March committee.

Hearing no other comments or objections, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing motion as amended.
 
15F8  
  250391 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CORNELIUS SHIVER AS CHAIRMAN OF THE NARANJA LAKES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 163.356, FLORIDA STATUTES AND SECTION 2-1470 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA Adopted
Resolution R-209-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
15F9  
  250392 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO IDENTIFY $250,000.00 IN LEGALLY AVAILABLE FUNDING IN FY 2024-2025 TO GO TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FLORIDA BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Adopted
Resolution R-210-25
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
15F10  
  250412 Report      
  MOTION TO AMEND FY2024-25 ADOPTED BUDGET TO CORRECT AN ERROR IN THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR PROGRAM NO. 2000002957. THE CORRECT PROJECT IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE EQUESTRIAN CENTER AT TROPICAL PARK, NOT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AQUATIC FACILITY. Approved
Mover: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent: Gilbert, III , McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
15F11  
  250413 Report      
  MOTION TO AMEND THE 2025 BCC CALENDAR OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO RESCHEDULE BOTH THE MARCH 4, 2025, SPECIAL BOARD MEETING REGARDING THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST�S ANNUAL AUDIT AND THE JUNE 17, 2025, ANNUAL JOINT MEETING OF THE BOARD AND THE PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST TO MARCH 18, 2025, AT 9:30 AM Approved
Mover: Kevin Marino Cabrera
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent: Gilbert, III , McGhee
Excused: Garc�a
16 ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY  
16A ZONING AGENDA (Scheduled for 9:30 a. m.)  
19 ADJOURNMENT  
  REPORT: There being no further business to come before the Board of County Commissioners, the meeting was adjourned at 12:39 p.m.  
3 CONSENT AGENDA  


8/7/2026       Agenda Key: 5227

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