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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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REPORT:
Tomeka Law, Commission Reporter (305) 375-3864
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1A
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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05 (H)
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REPORT:
Senator Garcia led the prayer.
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1B
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ROLL CALL
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REPORT:
Vice Chairwoman Regalado convened the Transportation Committee (TC) meeting at 9:24 a.m..
Prior to the roll call, Deputy Clerk Zorana Milton announced that the Clerk of the Board had received notice that Chairwoman Higgins would be absent from today�s (5/13) TC meeting.
In addition to the Committee members, the following staff members were present:
~ Jimmy Morales, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Office of the Mayor;
~ Assistant County Attorneys Cristina Rabionet, Annery Pulgar Alfonso, and Lauren Morse; and
~ Deputy Clerks Zorana Milton and Tomeka Law, Clerk of the Board.
Commissioner Steinberg was also in attendance.
MOTION TO SET AGENDA
Vice Chairwoman Regalado stated her intent to defer Agenda Item 2B to the next committee meeting (7/10) to facilitate a meeting with union representatives and other stakeholders.
Commissioner Bastien requested to pull Agenda Item 3A.
Senator Garcia moved to approve today�s (5/13) TC agenda, as presented, and to consider Agenda Items 2A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, and 3G simultaneously. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Bastien, and upon being put to a vote, passed 4-0. (Chairwoman Higgins was absent).
Note: Agenda Items 2A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, and 3G were forwarded to the Board with a favorable recommendation and Agenda Item 2B was deferred to the June 10, 2025 TC meeting.
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1C
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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REPORT:
Senator Garcia led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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1D
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REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06
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REPORT:
Vice Chairwoman Regalado opened the reasonable opportunity to be heard advising Agenda Item 2B would be deferred to the next Committee meeting (6/10) with the setting of the agenda. The following individual appeared before the Committee to speak:
Ms. Daniella Pierre, 7151 NW 14th Place, #105, Miami, FL, appeared on behalf of the Miami-Dade Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and spoke in opposition of Agenda Item 2B.
Seeing no one else come forward to speak, Vice Chairwoman Regalado closed the reasonable opportunity to be heard.
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1E
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)
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1F
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DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
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1G
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PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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1G1
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250612
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Resolution
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Kevin Marino Cabrera
Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION APPROVING TRANSFER OF CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY NO. M-17 FROM NICKLAUS CHILDREN�S HOSPITAL TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOLDINGS, LLC TO PROVIDE AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Higgins
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REPORT:
Assistant County Attorney Annery Pulgar Alfonso read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.
Vice Chairwoman Regalado opened the public hearing and the following person appeared before the Committee:
Ms. Shannon Odell, Vice President and Chief Nursing Office, Nicklaus Miami Children�s Hospital (NMCH), 3100 SW 62nd Avenue, Miami, Florida spoke in favor of the foregoing proposed legislation. She noted that NMCH was the only licensed specialty children�s hospital in South Florida and provided a brief review of the work done by the entity specifically the life-flight team.
Seeing no one else appear wishing to speak, Vice Chairwoman Regalado closed the public hearing.
Vice Chairwoman Regalado noted there was a request to advance the foregoing proposed resolution to the May 20, 2025 Board of County Commissioners (Board) meeting. She noted that Commissioner Cabrera was the prime-sponsor and requested staff contact Commissioner Milian Orbis about assuming sponsorship.
There being no questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
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1G2
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250654
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Resolution
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Micky Steinberg
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FOR $245,000.00 PER YEAR FOR THE FIRST TWO YEARS FOR THE PROVISION OF THE FIXED-ROUTE MOUNT SINAI LINK AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINTED THEREIN, INCLUDING TERMINATION
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing
Mover: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Higgins
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REPORT:
Assistant County Attorney Annery Pulgar Alfonso read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.
Commissioner Steinberg, the resolution�s prime sponsor, provided a brief overview of the intent of the interlocal agreement explaining it represented a cost-saving compromise for residents who had been affected by Route 115's elimination under the Better Bus Network (BBN) initiative, while simultaneously generating cost savings for the County.
Vice Chairwoman Regalado opened the public hearing and seeing no one come forward to speak, closed the public hearing.
There being no further questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
Vice Chairwoman Regalado noted the intent to advance the foregoing proposed resolution to the May 20, 2025 Board meeting.
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COUNTY COMMISSION
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2A
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250863
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Resolution
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Raquel A. Regalado
Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO APPROPRIATE $1,260,000.00 IN FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE RESURFACING OF SW 120TH STREET, EXTENDING FROM SW 117TH AVENUE TO SW 137TH AVENUE (THE �PROJECT�); AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO, WHEN SAID FUNDS ARE APPROPRIATED, APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,260,000.00, AS THE FEDERAL SHARE FOR THE COST OF THE PROJECT
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Higgins
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2B
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250866
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Resolution
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Raquel A. Regalado
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PREPARE AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN, SUBJECT TO ANY APPLICABLE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS, FOR EQUIPPING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BUS DRIVERS WITH BODY-WORN CAMERAS WHILE PERFORMING THEIR DUTIES; AND TO PROVIDE A REPORT
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Deferred
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June 10, 2025
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Higgins
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DEPARTMENT(S)
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3A
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250651
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Resolution
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Marleine Bastien
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RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ACQUISITION OF THE DESIGNATED PROPERTY KNOWN AS PARCEL 1 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO NE 159 STREET FROM NE 6 AVE TO HARRIET TUBMAN HIGHWAY TO BE A PUBLIC NECESSITY; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE AND THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY AND ALL APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO ACCOMPLISH ACQUISITION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IN FEE SIMPLE, BY NEGOTIATION, DONATION, RIGHT-OF-WAY DESIGNATION, OR PURCHASE AT VALUES ESTABLISHED BY APPRAISALS OR TAX ASSESSED VALUES, WHICHEVER IS THE HIGHER OF THE TWO, INCLUDING PAYMENT OF BUSINESS DAMAGES, IF ANY, TOGETHER WITH REASONABLE ATTORNEYS� FEES AND COSTS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 73.091 AND 73.092, FLORIDA STATUTES, OR BY EMINENT DOMAIN COURT PROCEEDINGS INCLUDING DECLARATIONS OF TAKING, AS NECESSARY; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO MAKE AN ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE OFFER TO PURCHASE PARCEL 1 IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 15 PERCENT OVER THE APPRAISED VALUE
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Higgins
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REPORT:
Commissioner Bastien questioned the scope and timeline for property acquisition for the improvement project.
Mr. Josiel Ferrer-Diaz, Deputy Director, Miami-Dade Transportation and Public Works (DTPW), confirmed the acquisition involved City of North Miami Beach (City) water plant property for the 159th Street widening project. He stated that while the City supported the acquisition and the site was non-residential, he acknowledged broader community safety concerns regarding the five-lane design in residential areas. Mr. Ferrer-Diaz committed to conducting validation studies to reassess the project design and assured the Committee members he would return with any findings that may result in modifications to address safety concerns.
Commissioner Bastien commended Mr. Ferrer-Diaz�s efforts in addressing residents� concerns and inquired about the timeline to implement the proposed actions.
Mr. Ferrer-Diaz reported that the two-phase project had progressed to 60% completion in its current phase, which included securing Board approval, initiating the appraisal process, and proceeding with property acquisition. He also noted that the design would be completed by year's end, with construction scheduled to begin in 2026.
There being no other questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
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3B
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250650
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Resolution
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Juan Carlos Bermudez
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RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ACQUISITION OF THE DESIGNATED PROPERTY KNOWN AS PARCEL 2 FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO NW 12 STREET FROM NW 121 AVENUE TO NW 114 AVENUE TO BE A PUBLIC NECESSITY; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE AND THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY AND ALL APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO ACCOMPLISH ACQUISITION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IN FEE SIMPLE, BY NEGOTIATION, DONATION, RIGHT-OF-WAY DESIGNATION, OR PURCHASE AT VALUES ESTABLISHED BY APPRAISALS OR TAX ASSESSED VALUES, WHICHEVER IS THE HIGHER OF THE TWO, TOGETHER WITH REASONABLE ATTORNEYS� FEES AND COSTS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 73.091 AND 73.092, FLORIDA STATUTES, OR BY EMINENT DOMAIN COURT PROCEEDINGS INCLUDING DECLARATIONS OF TAKING, AS NECESSARY; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO MAKE AN ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE OFFER TO PURCHASE PARCEL 2 IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 15 PERCENT OVER THE APPRAISED VALUE
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Higgins
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3C
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250653
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Resolution
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Juan Carlos Bermudez
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RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A PORTION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OWNED PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A AS ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR NW 117 AVENUE SOUTH OF NW 170 STREET IN SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SAME
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Higgins
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3D
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250668
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Resolution
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Kevin Marino Cabrera
Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION GRANTING PETITION TO CLOSE SW 74 AVENUE FROM SW 64 STREET NORTH FOR APPROXIMATELY 555 FEET (VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY PETITION NO. P-999) FILED BY THE THOMAS G. WENSKI DIOCESE OF MIAMI, RETAINING A PERPETUAL NON-EXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT RIGHT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE PERPETUAL NON-EXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT AND TO EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS CONFERRED THEREIN
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Higgins
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3E
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250648
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Resolution
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Transportation and Public Works |
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RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND CSX TRANSPORTATION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000.00 TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPOSED NEW AT-GRADE CROSSING ALONG THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT ON SW 127 AVENUE; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SAME AND EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Higgins
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3F
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250649
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Resolution
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Transportation and Public Works |
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RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AND FLORIDA�S TURNPIKE ENTERPRISE FOR LOCAL ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HOMESTEAD EXTENSION OF FLORIDA TURNPIKE/SR 821 FROM FOUR TO SIX LANES STARTING FROM CAMPBELL DRIVE TO TALLAHASSEE ROAD/SW 137TH AVENUE, IN MIAMI- DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SAME AND EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Higgins
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3G
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250828
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Resolution
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Transportation and Public Works |
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER 14 TO AGREEMENT NUMBER C9620 BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND EAC CONSULTING, INC., IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, FOR THE FINAL DESIGN AND PLANS PREPARATION FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF 11 BRIDGES UNDER THE VENETIAN CAUSEWAY PROJECT, INCREASING THE CONTRACT BY AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,366,682.82, INCLUSIVE OF A CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF $124,243.89, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,113,035.05; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SAME AND TO EXERCISE THE RIGHTS CONTAINED THEREIN
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Higgins
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COUNTY MAYOR
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
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CLERK OF THE BOARD
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NON-AGENDA DISCUSSION
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6F
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Report
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NON-AGENDA DISCUSSION RE: VARIOUS TRANSIT INFRASTRUCTURE
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Presented
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REPORT:
Discussion ensued among Mr. Josiel Ferrer Diaz and the Committee members about various transportation related matters.
NW 122nd Street and Palmetto Expressway
Senator Garcia detailed ongoing safety issues at Northwest 122nd Street and the Palmetto Expressway, noting continuous accidents particularly affecting eastbound traffic making left turns from the southbound Palmetto ramp. He inquired about additional safety measures that DTPW staff had implemented at the intersection to enhance public safety and reduce vehicle collisions, beyond the 5-year work plan initiated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Mr. Ferrer-Diaz reported that FDOT had completed first-phase improvements including pedestal light installation for the eastbound ramp, striping enhancements, and street lighting improvements. He advised that the second phase involved redesigning the intersection to achieve necessary safety improvements as part of the 5-year plan. Mr. Ferrer-Diaz assured the Committee that DTPW would collaborate with the State to expedite the project's completion.
Senator Garcia expressed appreciation for FDOT's completed work but urged DTPW to continue pursuing additional improvements for the area while FDOT's 5-year plan remained in progress.
NE 6th Avenue and 149th Street
Commissioner Bastien highlighted recurring accidents along southbound NE 6th Avenue and 149th Street noting the absence of southbound turning signals and continuous complaints from constituents about accidents at the location.
Mr. Josiel Ferrer-Diaz advised safety studies typically required 60 days for completion, followed by design work dependent on existing traffic signal conditions. He committed to collaborating with Commissioner Bastien's office to establish a specific timeline for the project.
Improving the Transit System
Vice Chairwoman Regalado initiated discussions on improving the current transit system as an alternative to increasing transit fares. She advocated for enhancing core transit services while re-evaluating costly First and Last Mile programs such as Metro Connect, which she viewed as providing insufficient return on investment. Vice Chairwoman Regalado proposed deferring funds from these programs for two (2) in unincorporated Miami-Dade County. She argued that this deferment would eliminate the need for employee layoffs and transit fare increases.
Vice Chairwoman Regalado requested Jimmy Morales, Chief Operating Officer, Office of the Mayor, and Stacy Miller, Director, Miami-Dade Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) to provide a statistical report detailing ridership numbers and the fiscal impact of the Metroconnect 1st And Last Mile services at the next TC meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025.
In addition to the report, Vice Chairwoman Regalado asked the County Attorney�s Office to draft legislation requesting the funds deferment.
Commissioner Bermudez expressed apprehension about eliminating MetroConnect services, particularly in unincorporated western areas of his district (District 12) where BBN changes had created significant service gaps. He noted that MetroConnect represented one of few remaining options for residents in affected areas. Commissioner Bermudez questioned whether ridership had actually increased, referencing contradictory media reports suggesting ridership decline rather than growth.
COO Jimmy Morales indicated that while no decision had been made to increase transit fares, the administration would assess other cost reduction alternatives to maintain current service levels.
Senator Garcia voiced his opposition to increasing transit fares as a solution to the budget deficit and requested Ms. Stacy Miller, Director, Department of Transportation and Public Works to provide a comprehensive list of all core public transportation services available to County residents. He also requested a comparative analysis report with similar municipalities nationwide, noting that 90% of transportation costs were subsidized by external sources.
Ms. Stacy Miller agreed that core transportation functions required clear definition, distinguishing between federally mandated services, essential county services, and optional "nice-to-have" add-on services.
Mr. Sean Adgerson, Deputy Director & Chief of Transit Operations, reported that BBN increased overall ridership by 2%, adding approximately 3,000 weekday passengers. He clarified that recent reports of ridership decline used inflated baseline data from the temporary free-fare period for comparison. Mr. Adgerson stated, when compared to pre-COVID levels, the system demonstrated 7% growth, outperforming many transit properties nationally.
Commissioner Bermudez acknowledged the increased ridership numbers but inquired about the transit system's cost to the County.
Mr. Melvin Cartagena, DTPW Chief Financial Officer, disclosed that fare recovery represented only 10% of operational costs, meaning public transportation was subsidized by 90% through external sources.
Vice Chairwoman Regalado emphasized distinguishing between two separate MetroConnect functions: First and Last Mile services and gap-filling services addressing BBN shortcomings. She requested these be presented separately to enable informed decision-making and suggested exploring more efficient solutions for BBN gaps while eliminating first-and-last-mile modalities as non-essential services.
Vice Chairwoman Regalado reiterated her request for a comprehensive report detailing cost-per-user calculations and rider demographics. She expressed concern that a small user group was receiving expensive subsidized transportation without requirement to use the actual transit system. Vice Chairwoman Regalado referenced similar analysis at Tri-Rail where even with FDOT grants requiring matching funds, cost-per-rider analysis showed programs were financially unsustainable.
Commissioner Bermudez reiterated the need for detailed ridership data showing BBN impacts on the County�s western areas, and emphasized the importance of road infrastructure in west Miami-Dade County due to limited rapid transit access.
Vice Chairwoman Regalado proposed legislation allowing municipalities to extend trolley service beyond jurisdictional boundaries when connectivity agreements exist, citing successful precedents in Key Biscayne and Aventura. She described coordination problems where passengers must transfer between different municipal systems at the same intersection due to artificial boundary restrictions.
Commissioner Bermudez referenced a Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) commitment to provide connectivity analysis between municipal trolley systems that had never materialized and indicated his intent to raise the issue at the next TPO meeting, emphasizing the need for county-municipal coordination to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
COO Morales noted that the original half-penny promise included free Metro Mover and Golden Passport services, removing significant fare-paying ridership from the system. He described coordination challenges between municipal trolleys and county buses, noting that increased free municipal services reduced willingness to pay for any transit services. Mr. Morales referenced previous event-based transit attempts during Art Basel and potential Federal Transit Administration restrictions on dynamic pricing models.
Vice Chairwoman Regalado suggested metromover system modernization incorporating differential pricing for enhanced services, with basic service meeting original half-penny commitments while offering premium curated services at different price points. She proposed exploring Request for Proposal processes for dedicated event transportation connecting Metrorail stations to major events like Art Basel, operating outside the regular transit system with fixed fees to generate County revenue. She emphasized utilizing jurisdiction extensions to streamline connectivity between cities, providing tools and incentives for more efficient transit routes.
Mr. Morales referenced previous event-based transit attempts during Art Basel and potential FTA restrictions on dynamic pricing models.
Commissioner Bermudez concurred with Vice Chairwoman Regalado�s comments related to the need for coordination between the County and municipalities. He provided Doral as an example where the city coordinated free trolley service to connect residents to Metrorail at the Palmetto station approximately half a mile from city limits, and extended service to Florida International University (FIU) through Sweetwater to serve students and faculty. Commissioner Bermudez emphasized that County-municipal coordination was essential for efficient services and cost reduction.
Vice Chairwoman Regalado highlighted the significance of flexibility in utilizing funds to allow overlap of jurisdictional boundaries for connectivity. She encouraged exploring all options, including coordination between municipalities, to foster innovative solutions ensuring all residents had reliable transit options.
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REPORT(S)
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ADJOURNMENT
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REPORT:
There being no further business to come before the TC, the meeting was adjourned at 10:11 AM.
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| 8/7/2026 |
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Agenda Key: 5266 |