CLERK'S SUMMARY OF
Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners Minutes
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
9:30:00 AM
Commission Chambers
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Members Present: Oliver G. Gilbert, III; Marleine Bastien; Micky Steinberg; Eileen Higgins; Natalie Milian Orbis; Raquel A. Regalado; Danielle Cohen Higgins; Kionne L. McGhee; Anthony Rodriguez; Roberto J. Gonzalez; Juan Carlos Bermudez; Sen. Rene Garcia
Members Absent: None
Members Late: Keon Hardemon
Members Excused: None
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: Pastor Bryan Morris of Evolution Church South Florida led the invocation.  
1B ROLL CALL  
  REPORT: Chairman Rodriguez convened the Board of County Commissioners' (Board) Regular meeting at 9:35 a.m.

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

- Mr. Jimmy Morales, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Office of the Mayor;
- County Attorney (CA) Geri Bonzon-Keenan;
- First Assistant County Attorney Gerald Sanchez;
- Assistant County Attorneys (ACA) David Murray, Melanie Spencer, and Michael Valdez;
- Ms. Lourdes Gomez, Director, Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER);
- Mr. Ralph Cuti�, Director, Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD);
- Ms. Namita Uppal, Director, Strategic Procurement Department (SPD); and
- Deputy Clerks Basia Pruna, Kerry Khunjar Breakenridge and Flora Garcia, Clerk of the Board (COB), Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller
 
1C PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
  REPORT: Miami Sunset Senior High School Army Junior Reserve Officers� Training Corps (JROTC) presented the colors followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by US Army Captain Julio Velez.  
 
1D SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT 8:30 AM)  
1D1  
  250815 Special Presentation     Raquel A. Regalado        
  SPECIAL PRESENTATION IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2025 DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ART POSTER CONTEST WINNERS(Mayor) Presented
1D2  
  250850 Special Presentation     Marleine Bastien        
  SPECIAL PRESENTATION RECOGNIZING HAITIAN ENTREPRENEURS Presented
1D3  
  251035 Special Presentation     Oliver G. Gilbert, III        
  SPECIAL PRESENTATION HONORING DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. FOR DELTA DAYS AT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (SEE AGENDA ITEM NO. 1[E]1) Presented
1D4  
  251048 Proclamation     Micky Steinberg        
  PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 2025 AS ''JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH'' Presented
1E CITIZEN'S PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM)  
1E1  
  250911 Citizen's Presentation     Oliver G. Gilbert, III        
  CITIZENS PRESENTATION BY TONI GILLIAM-HARRISON, ESQ., PRESIDENT OF THE DADE COUNTY ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. AND KEIETTA GIVENS, PRESIDENT OF THE MIAMI ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC (SEE AGENDA ITEM NO. 1[D]3) Presented
1F REPORTS OF OFFICIAL BOARDS  
1F1  
  250940 Report      
  SUNSET REVIEW OF COUNTY BOARDS: 2019-2022 HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
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 person appeared before the Board:

1. Mr. Michael Rosenberg, 13030 North Calusa Club Drive, Miami, Florida, stated that the item he had wished to address was reflected as withdrawn, which he indicated had changed from the prior day's agenda. After referencing the Board's rules on the reasonable opportunity and the order of setting the agenda, his remarks were concluded as they extended beyond the item for which he had registered.

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 Geri Bonzon-Keenan advised that the following Agenda Items were added to the Pull List at the request of the members indicated:

� Commissioner Cohen Higgins � 2B2, 2B6;
� Commissioners Higgins and Cohen Higgins � 8P3; and
� Senator Garcia and Commissioner Bermudez � 2B5.

She also noted the following sponsorship requests:
� 2B1 � Commissioner Steinberg assumed sponsorship;
� 8N5 � Senator Garcia added as a co-sponsor;
� 9A1 � Commissioner Steinberg added as a co-sponsor; and
� 14A2 � Senator Garcia and Commissioner Steinberg added as co-sponsors.

CA Bonzon-Keenan advised that the items to be considered would be those listed on the final printed agenda, together with the additions, deferrals, withdrawals, and scrivener's errors noted in the Chairman's memorandum and the requests noted above. She stated that the Board would approve those items by a single vote setting the agenda, except for Ordinances on First Reading, Public Hearings, the commercial service airport contracts (Agenda Items 8A1 and 8A2, to be voted on separately and not on the Pull List), and the following Pull List items: 2B2, 2B5, 2B6, 8P3, 14A1, and 14A2.

Commissioner Regalado moved that the Board adopt today�s agenda as presented, including the aforementioned requests. Commissioner Steinberg seconded the motion, and upon being put to a vote, the motion passed by a vote of 11-0 (Senator Garcia and Commissioner Hardemon were 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  
  250908 Report     Micky Steinberg        
  REPORT ON THE 2025 ANNUAL REPORT CARD PROGRAM ON THE HEALTH OF BISCAYNE BAY � DIRECTIVE NO. 180799(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
2B2  
  250917 Report      
  REPORT ON THE RECOMMENDATION RELATING TO ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION, AND ORIENTATION FOR HOMESTEADED HOMEOWNERS WHO MAY WISH TO PURSUE A COUNTY ZONING APPLICATION - DIRECTIVE NO. 240632(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Hardemon
  REPORT: Commissioner Cohen Higgins explained that the report responded to her request that the administration examine creating an assistance program for homeowners pursuing zoning applications on their homestead property. She recalled a single homeowner in her district who had faced considerable difficulty obtaining approval of a straightforward zoning application before the Board. Commissioner Cohen Higgins stated that while she appreciated the report and its level of detail, she noted that it lacked firm deadlines and a sufficiently specific course of action. She asked that RER create an official homeowner zoning application assistance program, modeled on the Homeowner and Small Business Permitting Assistance Program the department had already established, and that a deadline be set for its launch. In support of the request, she pointed to the report's data, which reflected a substantial number of county homeowners filing zoning applications. She added that the County's zoning laws were dense and difficult to navigate, and that many residents could not afford attorneys or lobbyists to represent them. For those reasons, she believed an internal RER program was warranted to guide homeowners through the process.

Ms. Lourdes Gomez addressed the request and confirmed that establishing such a program had been the department's intent and that RER would proceed accordingly.

Commissioner Regalado expressed support for the concept but cautioned that there was a legal distinction between assisting with a permit, an administrative matter, and assisting with zoning, which could present multiple options and implicate state statutes amounting to a legal opinion. She asked that the department provide a form or rider making clear that the County was not rendering a legal opinion or recommending a particular course, and that staff would identify the range of available options without advising a homeowner which option to select. She further asked that the same safeguards address tax implications, noting that zoning changes could affect a homeowner's homestead status and property taxes, and emphasized that the department should not provide legal or tax advice regarding any zoning change a homeowner might pursue.

Ms. Gomez concurred, stating that the department would furnish information on the range of available options only and that homeowners would need to consult their own professionals regarding financial impacts.

Hearing no other questions or comments, the Board members proceeded to vote on the foregoing report as presented.
 
2B3  
  250853 Report      
  REPORT ON TESTING METHODOLOGIES FOR FECAL CONTAMINATION - DIRECTIVE NO. 193124(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
2B4  
  250838 Report      
  LEAVE DONATIONS TO ASSIST EARTHQUAKE RELIEF EFFORTS IN TAIWAN - DIRECTIVE NO. 240658(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
2B5  
  250398 Report      
  QUARTERLY REPORT ON MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROPERTY CONVEYANCES � JUNE 2024 DIRECTIVE NO. 220285(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Hardemon
  REPORT: Commissioner Bermudez noted that the report before the Board addressed county properties that had been conveyed by deed. He observed that the applicable implementing order reached both leased and conveyed properties found to be in non-compliance, and that, as discussed at the prior meeting, it would be useful for the Board to also receive information on leased properties that might not be in compliance.

Commissioner Bermudez explained that identifying any lessee in default would enable the Board to remain informed of non-compliance in a timely manner, rather than learning of it only years later, and would ensure that a complete account of each matter was available to the Board.

Senator Garcia indicated that his questions and comments were along the same lines.

Hearing no other questions or comments, the Board members proceeded to vote on the foregoing report as presented.

A separate motion was made and processed under Agenda Item 15F1 (Legislative File No. 251100) by which Commissioner Bermudez moved to direct the administration to expand the report going forward to encompass all leases of county property, so that any lessee in default would be identified.
 
2B6  
  250707 Report      
  REPORT IDENTIFYING ANY CONTRACTS THAT HAVE BEEN AWARDED BY THE BOARD BUT HAVE NOT BEEN EXECUTED BY THE COUNTY MAYOR AND FOR WHICH A WORK OR PURCHASE ORDER HAVE NOT BEEN ISSUED AND ANY TWO-STEP PROCUREMENTS WHERE THE PROPOSERS HAVE BEEN SHORTLISTED BUT NOT EVALUATED DURING THE SECOND STEP � CALENDAR YEAR 2023 � DIRECTIVE NO. 220656(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: Commissioner Cohen Higgins questioned the report's statement that services under the Schindler contract, a $602 million agreement for elevator, escalator, and moving walkway repairs at Miami International Airport (MIA), were not needed during its first 60 days. She noted that the Board had approved the contract as a matter of urgency to address long-standing repair needs at MIA, and asked how those services could be characterized as unneeded so soon after award.

Ms. Namita Uppal explained that once a contract was awarded and the Board-approved allocations were entered, each department was responsible for issuing its own purchase orders. She noted that existing contracts often remained in place until terminated, and that, depending on the contracts being replaced, the airport could require ramp-up time to secure equipment and complete staff badging before a purchase order was issued. She added that departments sometimes built in a ramp-up period of up to six months, which were disclosed to the Board in advance, to ensure the new contractor was fully prepared to begin work.

Mr. Ralph Cuti� confirmed Ms. Uppal's explanation and noted that several steps had to be completed before a new contractor could begin. He identified employee badging, handled through the federal Department of Homeland Security and outside the County's control, as a principal source of delay, and noted the process that could take months. He further reported that the Schindler contract had produced substantial progress over roughly the year and a half since award, with the system improving from 85 percent to 95 percent operational, with approximately 30 modernizations completed and a similar number underway. Mr. Cutie stated that the department had established a sustained pace of 30 to 40 modernizations per year, and that the investment had continued to yield strong results.

Commissioner Cohen Higgins asked whether the same explanation applied to the airport's baggage handling system, a separate $95 million contract reflected in the report; and offered the Board's assistance in reducing ramp-up periods on airport improvement contracts so the work could begin as quickly as possible.

Mr. Cuti� indicated that the department would welcome any assistance the Board could provide.

In response to the Chairman Rodriguez�s inquiry about the airport's new janitorial contractor, Mr. Cuti� reported that service would begin on May 31, 2025. He explained that the two firms had together hired roughly 95 percent of the incumbent contractor's workforce, as committed, and that the department had met with their management both in person and virtually. He added that the badging process was already underway, and that some employees were already badged, having transferred from the prior contractor with existing credentials.

Hearing no other questions or comments, the Board members proceeded to vote on the foregoing report as presented.
 
2B7  
  250747 Report      
  SECOND REPORT ON MIAMI-DADE COUNTY�S POLICY ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE � DIRECTIVE NO. 231203(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
2C OTHER ISSUES  
3 CONSENT ITEMS  
3A COMMISSIONER CONSENT ITEMS  
3A1  
  250989 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Marleine Bastien        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ALLOCATION FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 2 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-456-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
3A2  
  250995 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 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM Adopted
Resolution R-457-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
3A3  
  250996 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Sen. Rene Garcia        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 13 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-458-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
3A4  
  250988 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Oliver G. Gilbert, III        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 1 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-459-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
3A5  
  250993 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Roberto J. Gonzalez        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ALLOCATION FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 11 DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-460-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
3A6  
  250991 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-461-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
3A7  
  250999 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION RESCINDING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 9 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE; RESCINDING AN ALLOCATION FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 9 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM; APPROVING AN ALLOCATION FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 9 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE AND APPROVING AN ALLOCATION FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 9 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM Adopted
Resolution R-462-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
3A8  
  250994 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 7 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-463-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
3A9  
  250990 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 Adopted
Resolution R-464-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
3A10  
  250992 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 Adopted
Resolution R-465-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
3A11  
  251012 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Natalie Milian Orbis        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 6 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE AND FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 6 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM Adopted
Resolution R-466-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
3A12  
  251010 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Natalie Milian Orbis        
  RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING IN-KIND SERVICES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACES DEPARTMENT FOR THE APRIL 6, 2025 �14TH ANNUAL WALK WITH ME & 5K� SPONSORED BY THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE SCHOOL, INC. IN AN AMOUNT OF $4,510.00 TO BE FUNDED FROM THE BALANCE OF THE DISTRICT 6 FY 2024-25 IN-KIND RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-467-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
3A13  
  251011 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Natalie Milian Orbis        
  RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING IN-KIND SERVICES FROM THE PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACES DEPARTMENT FOR THE MARCH 8, 2025 �MSVG OPTIMIST BBQ THROWDOWN� SPONSORED BY THE MSVG OPTIMIST CLUB, INC. IN AN AMOUNT OF $1,750.00 TO BE FUNDED FROM THE BALANCE OF THE DISTRICT 6 FY 2024-25 IN-KIND RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-468-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
3B DEPARTMENTAL CONSENT ITEMS  
3B1  
  250904 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION RATIFYING EIGHT LOCAL AGENCY PROGRAM (LAP) AGREEMENTS, SPECIFICALLY FM NOS: 446297-1-38-01; 446298-1-38-01; 446299-1-38-01; 446300-1-38-01; 446301-1-38-01; 446302-1-38-01; 449371-1-38-01; AND 449373-1-38-01 (THE �LAP AGREEMENTS�), BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCEPT A TOTAL OF $968,465.00 TO FUND CERTAIN SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS; FURTHER RATIFYING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE�S EXECUTION OF THE EIGHT LAP AGREEMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE TERMINATION PROVISIONS, IF ANY, AND ANY OTHER CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS CONTAINED THEREIN FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND TO EXECUTE ANY TIME EXTENSIONS AND TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND ADDITIONAL FUNDS SHOULD THEY BECOME AVAILABLE THROUGH THE LAP PROGRAM, SO LONG AS NO ADDITIONAL COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS ARE REQUIRED(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-469-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
3B2  
  250939 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Juan Carlos Bermudez        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING A STATE-FUNDED GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE THE COUNTY WITH FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $ 6,737,000.00 FOR THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION REQUIRED FOR THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ALONG NW 25 STREET FROM NW 87 AVENUE TO NW 117 AVENUE; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SAME AND EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-470-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
4 ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING  
4A  
  250964 Ordinance   Sen. Rene Garcia        
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ADDICTION SERVICES BOARD (�ASB�); AMENDING ARTICLE XLIV OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; ADDING SUNSET PROVISION AND CLOSING ADDICTION SERVICES TRUST FUND; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: June 10, 2025
Ordinance 25-54
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Hardemon
  REPORT: CA 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, June 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
 
4B  
  250963 Ordinance     Raquel A. Regalado        
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO FERAL CATS, FERAL DOGS, AND PEAFOWL; CREATING SECTION 21-30.4 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROHIBITING THE INTENTIONAL FEEDING OF FERAL CATS, FERAL DOGS, AND PEAFOWL ON COMMERCIAL AND PUBLIC PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY AND ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 8CC-10 OF THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR CIVIL PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR DELAYED ENFORCEMENT; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO CONDUCT AN EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN AND EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Withdrawn
  REPORT: The foregoing proposed ordinance was withdrawn with the setting of the agenda.  
  5/6/2025 Requires Municipal Notification by the Board of County Commissioners  
4C  
  250953 Ordinance   Marleine Bastien        
  ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE N.W. 7TH AVENUE CORRIDOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (AGENCY); AMENDING SECTION 2-1887 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE AGENCY TO EMPLOY AGENCY STAFF, AGENTS, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES, AND LEGAL COUNSEL AND LEGAL STAFF AS THE AGENCY MAY REQUIRE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 163.356, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: July 1, 2025
Ordinance 25-61
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Hardemon
  REPORT: CA 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 Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Board meeting at 9:30 a.m.
 
4D  
  250950 Ordinance   Marleine Bastien        
  ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE N.W. 79TH STREET CORRIDOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (AGENCY); AMENDING SECTION 2-2098 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE AGENCY TO EMPLOY AGENCY STAFF, AGENTS, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES, AND LEGAL COUNSEL AND LEGAL STAFF AS THE AGENCY MAY REQUIRE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 163.356, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted on first reading
Public Hearing: July 1, 2025
Ordinance 25-60
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Marleine Bastien
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Hardemon
  REPORT: CA 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 Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Board meeting at 9:30 a.m.
 
5 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 9:30 a.m.)  
5A  
  250946 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Marleine Bastien        
  RESOLUTION CODESIGNATING, BY A THREE-FIFTHS VOTE OF BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, THAT PORTION OF NORTHWEST 131ST STREET BETWEEN NORTH MIAMI AVENUE AND NORTHWEST 2ND AVENUE AS �COUNCILMAN JACQUES DESPINOSSE STREET;� AND APPROVING THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI CODESIGNATION OF THAT PORTION OF NORTHEAST 131ST STREET BETWEEN NORTHEAST 2ND AVENUE AND NORTH MIAMI AVENUE, AND THAT PORTION OF NORTHWEST 131ST STREET BETWEEN NORTHWEST 2ND AVENUE AND NORTHWEST 13TH AVENUE, AS �COUNCILMAN JACQUES DESPINOSSE STREET� Adopted
Resolution R-471-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Hardemon
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing and seeing no one come forward wishing to speak, closed the public hearing.

Hearing no comments or objections, the Board members voted on the foregoing resolution as presented.
 
5A SUPPLEMENT  
  251053 Supplement      
  SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE RESOLUTION CODESIGNATING, BY A THREE-FIFTHS VOTE OF BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, THAT PORTION OF NORTHWEST 131ST STREET BETWEEN NORTH MIAMI AVENUE AND NORTHWEST 2ND AVENUE AS �COUNCILMAN JACQUES DESPINOSSE STREET;� AND APPROVING THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI CODESIGNATION OF THAT PORTION OF NORTHEAST 131ST STREET BETWEEN NORTHEAST 2ND AVENUE AND NORTH MIAMI AVENUE, AND THAT PORTION OF NORTHWEST 131ST STREET BETWEEN NORTHWEST 2ND AVENUE AND NORTHWEST 13TH AVENUE, AS �COUNCILMAN JACQUES DESPINOSSE STREET�(Clerk of the Board) Presented
5B  
  250344 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF LA PRIMERA GROCERY 1, FILED BY GROCERY LA PRIMERA, INC. LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 53 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY NW 103 STREET, ON THE EAST BY NW 32 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY NW 102 STREET, AND ON THE WEST APPROXIMATELY 70 FEET EAST OF NW 32 COURT)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-472-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 11 - 1
No: Garc�a
Absent: Hardemon
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing and seeing no one come forward wishing to speak, closed the public hearing.

Hearing no comments or objections, the Board members voted on the foregoing resolution as presented.
 
5C  
  250343 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF LA PRIMERA GROCERY 2, FILED BY GROCERY LA PRIMERA, INC. LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 53 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY NW 103 STREET, ON THE EAST APPROXIMATELY 175 FEET WEST OF NW 31 COURT, ON THE SOUTH BY NW 102 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY NW 32 AVENUE)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-473-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 11 - 1
No: Garc�a
Absent: Hardemon
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing and seeing no one come forward wishing to speak, closed the public hearing.

Hearing no comments or objections, the Board members voted on the foregoing resolution as presented.
 
  5/6/2025 Deferred by the Board of County Commissioners  
5D  
  250934 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF AC1 SUBDIVISION, FILED BY VENCER INVESTMENTS GROUP, LLC, LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 54 SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 1,040 FEET SOUTH OF NW 6 STREET, ON THE EAST BY NW 137 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH APPROXIMATELY 140 FEET NORTH OF NW 2 STREET, AND ON THE WEST APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET EAST OF NW 139 AVENUE)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-474-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Hardemon
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing and seeing no one come forward wishing to speak, closed the public hearing.

Hearing no comments or objections, the Board members voted on the foregoing resolution as presented.
 
5E  
  250935 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF ASPEN ESTATES WEST FILED BY M ASPEN HOMESTEAD LLC, LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 57 SOUTH, RANGE 38 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY SW 302 STREET, ON THE EAST BY SW 194 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 304 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 195 AVENUE(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-475-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Hardemon
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing and seeing no one come forward wishing to speak, closed the public hearing.

Hearing no comments or objections, the Board members voted on the foregoing resolution as presented.
 
5F  
  250936 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF ALEXAN LUDLAM, FILED BY CRP/MAPLE LUDLAM OWNER, L.L.C., LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 54 SOUTH, RANGE 40 EAST (BOUNDED NORTHEASTERLY BY SW 29 ROAD, ON THE EAST BY THE LUDLAM TRAIL, SOUTHEASTERLY BY SW 30 ROAD, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 71 AVENUE)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-476-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Hardemon
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing and seeing no one come forward wishing to speak, closed the public hearing.

Hearing no comments or objections, the Board members voted on the foregoing resolution as presented.
 
5G  
  250937 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF NEWTON ROAD SUBDIVISION, FILED BY TPG AG EHC III (LEN) MULTI STATE 3, LLC, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 56 SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY SW 276 STREET, ON THE EAST BY SW 155 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 280 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 157 AVENUE)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-477-25
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Hardemon
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing and seeing no one come forward wishing to speak, closed the public hearing.

Hearing no comments or objections, the Board members voted 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  
8 DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS  
8A AVIATION DEPARTMENT  
8A1  
  250827 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, LLC FOR THE PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO REDEVELOP THE CENTRAL TERMINAL, CONTRACT NO. A24AV02, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $39,852,190.00 FOR A TERM OF SEVEN YEARS WITH NO RENEWAL OPTIONS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SAME, AND TO EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS THEREOF, INCLUDING TERMINATION OF AND EXERCISE ALL RELEVANT AUTHORITY GRANTED THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 2-285 AND 2-285.2 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE(Aviation Department) Adopted
Resolution R-478-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
  5/14/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Airport Committee  
  5/15/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Airport Committee  
8A2  
  250831 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Danielle Cohen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING DESIGN-BUILD AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND LEMARTEC-NV2A JV, LLC TO PROVIDE DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING SOUTH TERMINAL AND THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CONCOURSE K, CONTRACT NO.: DB23AV01, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $600,638,241.24 FOR A TERM OF 1,485 CALENDAR DAYS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SAME TO EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS THEREOF, INCLUDING TERMINATION, AND TO EXERCISE ALL RELEVANT AUTHORITY GRANTED TO COUNTY MAYOR PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 2-285 AND 2-285.2 OF THE MIAMI-DADE CODE(Aviation Department) Adopted
Resolution R-479-25
Mover: Eileen Higgins
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
  5/14/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Airport Committee  
  5/15/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Airport Committee  
8A3  
  251002 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Natalie Milian Orbis        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS BUYER, AND TCG PL33 LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AS SELLER, OF AN APPROXIMATELY 323,591 SQUARE FOOT PROPERTY WITH IMPROVEMENTS AND THE ASSIGNMENT OF A LEASE WITH A HOLDOVER TENANT CREATING A TENANCY AT WILL, LOCATED EAST OF MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE OF $54,000,000.00; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE, TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, AND TO PERFORM ALL ACTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS TRANSACTION; AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPERTY BY A WARRANTY DEED; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $130,000.00 FOR CLOSING COSTS AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO RECORD SUCH DEED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS(Aviation Department) Adopted
Resolution R-480-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
  5/14/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Airport Committee  
  5/15/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Airport Committee  
8B thru 8I (No items were submitted for these sections.)  
8J PORT OF MIAMI DEPARTMENT  
8J1  
  250652 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Port and Resiliency Committee        
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO ISSUE A NEW STEVEDORE LICENSE TO ROBERT VAN LEEUWEN, FRANCOIS DU BOUCHERON, GERARDUS VAN DEN HEUVEL, FRED CASTONGUAY AND MICHELLE PORTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 28A, SECTION 28A-6 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA(Port of Miami) Adopted
Resolution R-481-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
  4/15/2025 Forwarded to the BCC due to meeting cancellation by the Port and Resiliency Committee  
8K PUBLIC HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT  
8K1  
  250833 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Eileen Higgins        
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RUDG, LLC AND TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN(Housing and Community Development) Adopted
Resolution R-482-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
  5/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Housing Committee  
  5/19/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Housing Committee  
8L and 8M (No items were submitted for these sections.)  
8N TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS  
8N1  
  250958 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Keon Hardemon        
  RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ONE CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY INTERESTS FOR ROAD PURPOSES TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE INSTRUMENT OF CONVEYANCE AND TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS TO EFFECTUATE SAME(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-483-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
8N2  
  250859 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCES OF FIVE PROPERTY INTERESTS FOR ROAD PURPOSES TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE ACCEPTANCES OF THE INSTRUMENTS OF CONVEYANCE AND TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS TO EFFECTUATE SAME(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-484-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 10 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , McGhee , Garc�a
8N3  
  250871 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION ACCEPTING CONVEYANCES OF TWO PROPERTY INTERESTS FOR ROAD PURPOSES TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE ACCEPTANCES OF THE INSTRUMENTS OF CONVEYANCE AND TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS TO EFFECTUATE SAME(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-485-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
8N4  
  250874 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Micky Steinberg        
  RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ONE CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY INTERESTS FOR ROAD PURPOSES TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE INSTRUMENT OF CONVEYANCE AND TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS TO EFFECTUATE SAME(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-486-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
8N5  
  250612 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kevin Marino Cabrera
Sen. Rene Garcia
       
  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(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-487-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
  5/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing by the Transportation Cmte  
  5/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Transportation Cmte  
8N6  
  250654 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Micky Steinberg        
  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(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-488-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
  5/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing by the Transportation Cmte  
  5/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Transportation Cmte  
8N7  
  250648 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  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(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-489-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
  5/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Transportation Cmte  
  5/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Transportation Cmte  
8N8  
  250828 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  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(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-490-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
  5/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Transportation Cmte  
  5/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Transportation Cmte  
8O WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENT  
8O1  
  250618 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Marleine Bastien        
  RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT NO. S-20024, WEST LITTLE RIVER NEIGHBORHOOD PROPOSED PUMP STATION AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM, TO MAGNUM CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR A CONTRACT TERM OF 561 CALENDAR DAYS AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $20,172,150.00, FUNDED IN PART BY BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 17 � �COUNTYWIDE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS�; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO USE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE FLORIDA RESILIENT GRANT PROGRAM, IF AVAILABLE; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO UTILIZE THE MIAMI-DADE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT�S CONSENT DECREE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS ACCELERATION ORDINANCE, SECTION 2-8.2.12 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO MANAGE CONTRACT NO. S-20024; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SAME AND TO EXERCISE THE TERMINATION AND OTHER PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN(Water & Sewer Department) Adopted
Resolution R-491-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
  5/12/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
  5/14/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee  
  5/19/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Appropriations Committee  
  5/19/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
8O2  
  250846 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Marleine Bastien        
  RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT NO. S-16073, HTA PHASE 2 PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS AND WATER MAINS FOR HIALEAH TRANSFER AREA BASINS S-5, S-3, AND S-4, TO LEAD ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, LLC FOR A CONTRACT PERIOD OF 1,095 CALENDAR DAYS AND A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $42,329,668.59, FUNDED IN PART BY BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PROGRAM PROJECT NO. 17 � �COUNTYWIDE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS�; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO UTILIZE THE MIAMI-DADE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT�S CONSENT DECREE AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS ACCELERATION ORDINANCE, SECTION 2-8.2.12 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO MANAGE CONTRACT NO. S-16073; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SAME AND TO EXERCISE THE TERMINATION AND OTHER PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN(Water & Sewer Department) Adopted
Resolution R-492-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
  5/12/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
  5/14/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee  
  5/19/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Appropriations Committee  
  5/19/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
8P STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT  
8P1  
  250867 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY UP TO $9,851,175.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED POOL AMOUNT OF $48,387,445.00 FOR PREQUALIFICATION POOL NO. 9743-0/23 FOR THE PURCHASE OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND PEST CONTROL FOR MULTIPLE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS; PROVIDED THAT ANY CONTRACT AWARD UNDER THE POOL EXCEEDING $5,000,000.00 IS RATIFIED BY THE BOARD(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-493-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
  5/14/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee  
  5/19/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Appropriations Committee  
8P2  
  250887 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY UP TO $24,000,000.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED POOL AMOUNT OF $66,408,300.00 FOR PREQUALIFICATION POOL NO. RTQ-02029 FOR THE PURCHASE OF PLANT MATERIAL AND TREE SERVICES FOR THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACES DEPARTMENT; PROVIDED THAT ANY CONTRACT AWARD UNDER THE POOL EXCEEDING $5,000,000.00 IS RATIFIED BY THE BOARD(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-494-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
  5/14/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee  
  5/19/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Appropriations Committee  
8P3  
  250700 Resolution     Oliver G. Gilbert, III        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF SIX NON-EXCLUSIVE PERMITS TO PROVIDE GENERAL AERONAUTICAL SERVICES TO COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT OPERATORS AND AIRLINES AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SOLICITATION NO. EVN0000202, TO AMERICAN SALES AND MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION LLC DBA EULEN AVIATION, G2 SECURE STAFF LLC, SWISSPORT USA, INC., TRIANGLE SERVICES OF FLORIDA, INC., ULTRA AVIATION SERVICES, INC., AND MENZIE�S AVIATION (USA), INC.; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF SEVEN PERCENT OF GROSS REVENUES TO THE COUNTY FOR AN INITIAL FIVE-YEAR TERM AND TWO, TWO-YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW FOR THE MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE PERMITS AND TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS THEREOF, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION, RENEWALS OR EXTENSIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-3(Strategic Procurement) Amended
  REPORT: Responding to Commissioner Higgins� request for clarification as to whether all of the Group B companies had agreed to provide their employees a living wage, paid time off, and assistance with parking; Ms. Uppal explained that the Request for Proposals (RFP) had established strong criteria for employee satisfaction, including wages, paid time off, sick leave, and overall working conditions. She noted that each Group B contractor had proffered a specific schedule of wages and benefits, and that those commitments had been incorporated into each company's contract. As a result, the contractors were obligated to provide their employees with the wages and benefits on which their selection had been based.

Commissioner Higgins addressed the reputation of the company that would likely receive the next nonexclusive permit if two existing contractors merged. She stated that she would not support extending a permit to the next highest-ranked proposer unless that company agreed, in advance, to the same contractual terms as the other permittees, including the living wage, paid time off, and parking provisions. She indicated that she would otherwise vote against the item.

Commissioner Cohen Higgins pointed out that the company in question was already operating at the airport rather than being newly introduced. She added that the potential merger had not yet occurred, and that, if it did, it would create an opportunity to extend a permit to the next highest-ranked proposer as a matter of fairness and process.

Commissioner Gilbert III, advised that he had spoken with representatives of the company and had no objection to its participation. He recommended that the Board treat the County's desired work standards and conditions as a requirement in future RFPs rather than an optional contract term. He cautioned that exempting any permittee from comparable standards would give that company a competitive advantage over the others.

Commissioner Gilbert III stated that he would support amending the resolution contingent on the permittee�s representatives being present at the meeting to address contractual terms.

Mr. Jimmy Morales advised that the County Administration had received no written documentation or proposal regarding a potential merger and could not confirm how many permittees would ultimately result. He stated that any company added as a permittee would be subject to the same working conditions, Living Wage Ordinance (LWO) provisions, and contractual terms as the existing permittees.

Discussion ensued among the Board members regarding the feasibility of the potential merger and the appropriate timing for any amendment.

Commissioner Regalado expressed concern that items were reaching the Board with last-minute amendments and newly raised information, and emphasized that such matters should be fully vetted and resolved at the committee level, with deferral preferable when they were not.

Chairman Rodriguez concurred, noting that he had carried the item forward anticipating limited discussion.

Commissioner Bermudez likewise agreed, recommending that the Board proceed with the resolution and any proper amendments and revisit the matter once the merger's status was known.

Senator Garcia indicated that he was comfortable advancing the resolution contingent upon the merger.

In response to Chairman Rodriguez�s question whether the Board could advance the item that day contingent on the anticipated merger, ACA David Murray advised that the Board could award the contract with a directive to the Mayor to extend a permit to the next highest-ranked, responsive proposer in the event the firms merged and a permit became available.

Ms. Sarah Andrews, Vice President at AGI Ground, Inc. (AGI), described the firm's history of operating in Miami-Dade County since 1989 and its consistent compliance with and advocacy for the Living Wage Ordinance.

Chairman Rodriguez and Mr. Cuti� discussed the relationship between the permittees and the air carriers. Mr. Cuti� explained that a permit only authorized a company to operate at the airport. He clarified that the air carriers selected the providers they contracted with directly, and that the County incurred no cost, as the providers were compensated by the airlines.

Commissioner Gilbert III reiterated his agreement that amendments should be resolved at the committee level. He stated that he would support the award provided AGI committed to the same contractual terms as the other permittees, including the LWO provisions, paid leave, and parking allowance.

At Chairman Rodriguez's request, Ms. Andrews confirmed on the record that AGI would commit to the LWO provisions, 40 hours of paid time off, and a parking allowance for its employees.

Commissioner Gilbert III noted that the resolution would be adopted with those terms and that the County Administration would make the corresponding contractual adjustments.

Further discussion ensued regarding the merger and the resulting number of permits.

Commissioner Cohen Higgins sought clarification on whether the award to AGI was contingent on the merger.

Commissioner Gilbert III explained that approval would result in seven (7) permits, which would revert to six (6) if the merger occurred, and that AGI, already operational at the airport, would retain its permit if the merger did not take place.

In response to Commissioner Bastien's concerns regarding worker protections, Mr. Cuti� explained that the Administration would negotiate the required conditions with the permittee and incorporate those provisions into its contract. He further explained that, once the contract was executed, the permittee was legally bound by its terms, and that the department was responsible for verifying compliance and enforcing the contractual obligations.

At Commissioner Gilbert�s III request, ACA Murray read the amendment into the record which provided that an additional permit would be awarded to AGI based on its representations that its proposal included compliance with the Living Wage Ordinance, paid time off, and a parking allowance for employees, and further provided that, in the event a permittee ceased operations, the County Mayor or the Mayor's designee would not backfill the permit without prior action by the Board.

Hearing no other questions or comments, the Board proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as amended.

It was moved by Commissioner Gilbert, III, that the Board of County Commissioners adopt the foregoing resolution as amended. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Milian Orbis; and upon being put to a vote, the motion passed by a vote of 13-0.

The amended version of the foregoing resolution was assigned Resolution Number R-495-25.
 
  5/14/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Airport Committee  
  5/19/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Airport Committee  
9 ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS  
9A1  
  250438 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Roberto J. Gonzalez
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Micky Steinberg
       
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUATION OF CERTAIN COMPENSATION TO COUNTY EMPLOYEES ON ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2024; PROVIDING FOR RETROACTIVE EFFECTIVE DATE; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE ANNUAL REPORTS ON THE COST OF PROVIDING SUCH SUPPLEMENTAL PAY(Human Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-496-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
  5/14/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee  
  5/19/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Appropriations Committee  
10 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COUNCILS AND TRUSTS  
10A1  
  250903 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Marleine Bastien        
  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 $76,000,000.00, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE LOANED TO RESIDENCES AT PALM COURT, LLC TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING RENTAL PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS RESIDENCES AT PALM COURT(Housing Finance Authority) Adopted
Resolution R-497-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
10A2  
  250906 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Marleine Bastien        
  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 $42,000,000.00, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE LOANED TO MARY ALICE BROWN FAMILY VILLAS, LLC, TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING RENTAL PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS MARY ALICE BROWN APARTMENTS(Housing Finance Authority) Adopted
Resolution R-498-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
10A3  
  250907 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 $128,500,000.00, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE LOANED TO AMBAR STATION, LTD., TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING RENTAL PROJECT TO BE KNOWN AS AMBAR STATION(Housing Finance Authority) Adopted
Resolution R-499-25
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
11 COUNTY COMMISSION  
11A RESOLUTIONS  
11B ADDITIONAL BUDGET ALLOCATIONS  
11B1  
  251167 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF $5,000 FROM FY24/25 DISTRICT 7 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUND Approved
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Bermudez , Garc�a
  REPORT: The following funding allocation was made from Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 District 7 CBO Discretionary Reserve Fund as requested by Commissioner Regalado:

- $5,000 � South Florida PBA for the Love Fund
 
11B2  
  251475 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF $2,500 FROM FY24/25 DISTRICT 9 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUND Approved
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Bermudez , Garc�a
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 District 9 CBO Discretionary Reserve Fund as requested by Vice Chairman McGhee:

- $2,500 � School Board of Miami Dade County � North Miami Senior High School for the Girls' Basketball Team
- $2,500 - Key Clubhouse of South Florida, Inc., fo supporting the Neurodiversity Program
 
11B3  
  251601 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF $2,500 FROM FY24/25 DISTRICT 1 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUND Approved
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Bermudez , Garc�a
  REPORT: The following funding allocations were made from Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 District 1 CBO Discretionary Reserve Fund, as requested by Commissioner Gilbert, III:

- $2,500 � School Board of Miami Dade County � North Miami Senior High School for the Girls' Basketball Team
- $2,500 - Key Clubhouse of South Florida, Inc., for Supporting the Neurodiversity Program
 
12 COUNTY MAYOR  
13 COUNTY ATTORNEY  
14 ITEMS SUBJECT TO 4-DAY RULE  
14A1  
  251027 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Sen. Rene Garcia
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Kionne L. McGhee
       
  RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE BOARD�S INTENT TO RECOGNIZE CAMERON ANTHONY WARD FOR BEING SELECTED FIRST OVERALL IN THE 2025 DRAFT OF THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Adopted
Resolution R-500-25
Mover: Natalie Milian Orbis
Seconder: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
  REPORT: Vice Chairman McGhee and Commissioner Gilbert III requested to be listed as co-sponsors.  
14A2  
  251042 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Natalie Milian Orbis
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Sen. Rene Garcia
Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Roberto J. Gonzalez
Kionne L. McGhee
Micky Steinberg
       
  RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE BOARD�S INTENT TO ACKNOWLEDGE MAY 20TH AS CUBAN INDEPENDENCE DAY AND TO CONDEMN THE CUBAN GOVERNMENT�S MANY HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES; AND URGING AND CALLING ON PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO STAND AGAINST THESE ABUSES Adopted
Resolution R-501-25
Mover: Natalie Milian Orbis
Seconder: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
  REPORT: In addition to the earlier sponsorship requests made during the setting of the agenda by Senator Garcia and Commissioner Steinberg, Commissioners Gilbert III and Gonzalez also requested to be listed as co-sponsors on the item.  
15 CLERK OF THE BOARD  
15A RESOLUTIONS  
15B REPORTS  
15B1  
  250974 Report      
  PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR ORDINANCES SUBMITTED FOR FIRST READING MAY 20, 2025(Clerk of the Board) Approved
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
15B2  
  242243 Report      
  APPROVAL OF THE CLERK�S SUMMARY OF MINUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING MIAMI-DADE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS [AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE BOARD DIVISION]: � APRIL 18, 2024 (ZONING)(Clerk of the Board) Approved
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon , Garc�a
15C COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS  
15D COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS BY BALLOT  
15E MAYOR�S REQUEST FOR ALLOCATIONS FROM DISCRETIONARY OR IN-KIND RESERVE FUNDS  
15F CLERK OF THE BOARD - NON-AGENDA ITEM REPORTS  
15F1  
  251100 Report      
  MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BERMUDEZ RE: COUNTY LEASED OR CONVEYED PROPERTIES IN NON-COMPLIANCE OR DEFAULT Approved
Mover: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Hardemon
  REPORT: Commissioner Bermudez moved to direct the administration to expand the existing report related to Legislative File No. 250398 going forward to encompass all leases of county property, so that any lessee in default would be identified.

Hearing no further questions or comments, the Board approved the foregoing motion as presented.

Following the meeting, the COB was advised by the CAO that the foregoing motion would be memorialized and the item was assigned Resolution Number R-502-25.

Special Note: See Agenda Item 2B5, Legislative File No. 250398.
 
15F2  
  251102 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 EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE A MONTH-TO-MONTH EXTENSION OF THE COUNTY�S LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE SPACE UTILIZED FOR THE TEMPORARY DORAL LIBRARY LOCATED AT 8551 NW 53RD COURT Adopted
Resolution R-503-25
Mover: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Seconder: Eileen Higgins
Vote: 12 - 0
Absent: Gilbert, III
  REPORT: Commissioner Bermudez introduced the motion and provided background, explaining that the County leased space for a library in Doral while a new County library was under construction in downtown Doral. He noted that completion of the new facility would be delayed by approximately two months, and that a month-to-month extension of the existing lease was therefore necessary, as the precise length of the extension was not yet known though it was not expected to be lengthy.

Hearing no further questions or comments, the Board moved to approve the foregoing motion which was later memorialized.
 
15F3  
  251103 Report      
  MOTION TO AMEND 2025 BCC CALENDAR TO RESCHEDULE THE JUNE 17, 2025, BCC AND THE JUNE 18, 2025, CDMP/ZONING MEETINGS TO JUNE 26, 2025 Approved
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Sen. Rene Garcia
Vote: 13 - 0
  REPORT: Chairman Rodriguez introduced a distributed motion to reschedule two June meetings, explaining that the June 17, 2025, Board meeting and the June 18, 2025, Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP)/Zoning meeting would be moved to the following week. He noted that he had initially considered moving the June 17 Board meeting to July, but cautioned that doing so would produce a heavily packed July agenda that included the millage and a potential solid waste matter. He therefore left the timing to the Board's preference.

Commissioner Regalado pointed out that the July meeting would be the last before the Board's summer break and that deferring items to it would carry forward two committee cycles' worth of business. She emphasized the importance of holding the rescheduled CDMP meeting with full attendance, particularly because the CDMP meeting had been canceled that month. She requested that the Board hold a second June BCC meeting to manage the July workload, which would include numerous public hearings, the millage, and waste-related items, and suggested a date the day before the rescheduled CDMP meeting.

Commissioner Higgins sought clarification regarding the July schedule and confirmed that two Board meetings were set for July 1 and July 16. She proposed that committee chairs be permitted to advance time-sensitive items ahead of committee review when necessary, or, alternatively, that a light agenda be scheduled so routine matters could be addressed earlier. She subsequently advised that she would be unable to attend on June 26 and therefore could not assist with quorum.

The Board discussed whether to hold one extended meeting in July or two separate meetings.

Commissioner Regalado noted that a Board meeting could be combined with the CDMP meeting on June 26, since members would already be present downtown.

Senator Garcia expressed support for dividing the business into two meetings and for holding a session on June 26 in addition to July 1.

CA Bonzon-Keenan confirmed that the BCC and CDMP meetings could be held on the same date, with separate agendas printed for each. Chairman Rodriguez amended his motion to reschedule both the June 17 BCC meeting and the June 18 CDMP/Zoning meeting to June 26, 2025.

Commissioner Gonzalez expressed a preference for retaining the June 17 date, citing the need to leave early on June 26, but deferred to the will of the Board.

Chairman Rodriguez assured the members that the June 26 agenda would be kept short.

Commissioner Regalado suggested placing time-sensitive items on the shorter June 26 agenda and reserving more complex matters for July.

After confirming that a quorum would be available for June 26, Chairman Rodriguez directed that all affected items be moved to that date.

Hearing no further questions or comments, the Board voted to approve the motion.

 
15F4  
  251105 Report      
  MOTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR TO PROVIDE THE COMMISSION AUDITOR WITH COPIES OF ALL PROPOSED DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET FILES AND DOCUMENTS WITH THE SUBLINE ITEM DETAILS 4 Day Rule Invoked
  REPORT: At Commissioner Regalado's request, ACA Michael Valdes read her motion into the record which directed the County Mayor or the Mayor's designee to provide the Commission Auditor with copies of all proposed departmental budget files and documents, including subline-item detail, submitted for the upcoming fiscal year, as well as for any General Fund line items the County Mayor projected would change in revenue or expenditure for that year. It further directed that, within seven days, the Mayor or designee furnish the Commission Auditor with both qualitative and quantitative information sufficient to substantiate and enable a review of the estimated deficit the Administration had described at the May 14, 2025 Appropriations Committee (APC) meeting.

Commissioner Regalado moved that the Board approve the foregoing motion. Commissioner Gonzalez seconded the motion, and Chairman Rodriguez opened the floor for discussion.

Commissioner Regalado explained the motion stemmed from the Commission Auditor�s request for quantitative and qualitative information on subline items that was essential to perform a complete analysis to present the Board with other available options before the tentative mileage rates were set on July 16.

Commissioner Cohen Higgins she had sponsored, which had passed on first reading and had been deferred at the prior week's APC meeting at the Administration's request on the ground that it would impose a significant burden. She asked the Administration to explain to the Board, with the same emphasis it had conveyed to her, why her ordinance had been deferred as onerous when a comparable directive was now being advanced as a floor motion.

In response to Commissioner Cohen Higgins�s questions, Mayor Levine Cava explained that the County Administration works collaboratively with Board members, and the County Administration was reviewing every opportunity to close budgetary gaps during this difficult budget year. She stressed the proposed ordinance would have generated an ongoing need to provide detailed subline item information, leading to an overwhelming workload. She pointed out there was no definitive information available yet to share.

Mayor Levine Cava sought to work collaboratively and was examining every opportunity to close the gap in an unprecedented budget year. She explained that the proposed ordinance would have required detailed line-item information on an ongoing basis and would have been extremely burdensome, and that, while the Administration intended to provide what was available, no definitive figures could yet be shared because the numbers were still being analyzed. She reiterated that the materials departments had submitted earlier in the year were not the final budget, as they reflected a gap between revenues and expenses, and that the Administration would return to the Board before July, after receiving the Property Appraiser's projections, to discuss its proposed approach to balancing the budget. She distinguished between two requests: an explanation of the basis for the projected gap, which the Budget Director could provide, and the specific measures proposed to close it, which were not yet available.

Discussion ensued among Mayor Levine Cava and the Board members regarding the basis for the Administration's objection to the ordinance and the information the Administration could realistically provide while the budget was still being prepared.

Commissioner Regalado clarified that her motion sought the information needed at the present time and did not undo her support for, or the work invested in, Commissioner Cohen Higgins's prospective ordinance.

Commissioner Gonzalez expressed support for the substance of the request, stating that the Board could not opine on the budget without access to line-item detail.

Commissioner Higgins raised a procedural objection, expressing concern that advancing a deferred item by floor motion set a poor precedent, and declined to support the motion on those grounds.

Commissioner Gilbert III invoked the 4-Day Rule, clarifying that his objection concerned the motion's presentation rather than its substance. He noted that the motion bypassed the Board's legislative process, and maintained that a separate motion should not be necessary to obtain the information, as the Board could compel its release if needed. He encouraged the parties to resolve the matter collaboratively.

Chairman Rodriguez agreed that subline-item information should be provided when requested and stressed the need for greater cooperation among the Administration, the Commission Auditor, and the Board in sharing budget detail. He stated that the commissioners would continue working with the Administration, and that, absent progress in that communication before the June 3 Board meeting, he would exercise his authority as Chair to place Commissioner Cohen Higgins's ordinance on that meeting's agenda.

Mayor Levine Cava closed by reaffirming that the Administration would return to the Board in June, ahead of the July 15 charter deadline, in an open and collaborative process.
 
19 ADJOURNMENT  
  REPORT: There being no other business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 11:18 a.m.  
3 CONSENT AGENDA  


8/7/2026       Agenda Key: 5273

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