FINAL OFFICIAL
Miami-Dade Appropriations Committee Minutes
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
11:00:00 AM
Raquel A. Regalado (7), Chairwoman; Danielle Cohen Higgins (8), Vice Chairwoman; Commissioners Roberto J. Gonzalez (11), Natalie Milian Orbis (6), and Micky Steinberg (4)
Disclaimer Minutes Definitions    

Members Present: Roberto J. Gonzalez; Natalie Milian Orbis; Micky Steinberg; Raquel A. Regalado
Members Absent: None
Members Late: None
Members Excused: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Members Absent County Business: None

         
1 MINUTES PREPARED BY:  
  REPORT: Jos� Soto, Commission Reporter 305-375-1294  
1A INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05 (H)  
  REPORT: Commissioner Gonzalez led the invocation followed by a moment of silence.  
1B ROLL CALL  
  REPORT: Chairwoman Regalado convened the meeting at 11:06 a.m.

Prior to the roll call, Deputy Clerk Zorana Milton announced that the Clerk of the Board had received notice that Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins would be absent from today�s (6/11) Appropriations Committee (APC) meeting.

In addition to the Committee members, the following staff members were present:

~ Miami-Dade County Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Carladenise Edwards, Office of the Mayor;

~ Assistant County Attorneys Michael Mastrucci and Michael Valdez; and

~ Deputy Clerks Zorana Milton, Chester Rodriguez, and Jos� Soto.
 
1C PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
  REPORT: Commissioner Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
1D REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06  
  REPORT: Chairwoman Regalado opened the reasonable opportunity to be heard, and the following persons came forward to speak:

- Ms. Truly Burton, Executive Vice President, Builders Association of South Florida, 111 NW 183rd Street, Miami Gardens, FL, spoke in support of Agenda Item 3P and noted that despite economic challenges the proposed fee increases were fair; and

- Mr. Jerry Proctor, 7600 Red Road, South Miami, FL, spoke in support of Agenda Item 3F.

Seeing no one else appear wishing to speak, the reasonable opportunity to be heard was closed.

Setting of the Agenda

Assistant County Attorney Michael Mastrucci advised the items to be considered at today�s (6/11) APC meeting would be those listed in the final printed agenda, along with the addition of Agenda Item 3P Supplement and Agenda Item 3Q pursuant to the Changes memorandum dated June 11, 2025, as well as the addition of Agenda Item 1G1 Substitute, which was distributed prior to today�s meeting.

Commissioner Steinberg moved that the Committee approve today�s agenda, with the aforementioned changes. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Milian Orbis and upon being put to a vote, passed 4-0 (Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins was absent).

Commissioner Gonzalez requested that Agenda Item 3P be pulled.

Commissioners Milian Orbis and Steinberg initially requested that Agenda Items 2E and 3F, respectively, be added to the Pull List, but later withdrew their individual requests.

Commissioner Gonzalez moved to simultaneously consider Agenda Items 2C, 2D, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, 3H, 3I, 3J, 3K, 3L, 3M, 3N, 3O and 3Q. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Milian Orbis, and upon being put to a vote, passed 4-0 (Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins was absent).

SPECIAL NOTE: Agenda Items 2C, 2D, 2E, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, 3H, 3I, 3J, 3K, 3L, 3M, 3N, 3O, and 3Q were forwarded with favorable recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).
 
1E SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)  
1F DISCUSSION ITEM(S)  
1G PUBLIC HEARING(S)  
1G1  
  241572 Resolution     Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ANNEXATION REQUEST OF THE CITY OF FLORIDA CITY; DIRECTING, AFTER PUBLIC HEARING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20-7(B) OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, THAT THE COUNTY ATTORNEY PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE AND INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO EFFECTUATE THE ANNEXATION REQUEST, OR DENYING OR DEFERRING THE ANNEXATION REQUEST Withdrawn
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 1G1 Substitute, Legislative File No. 251250.  
  10/8/2024 Meeting cancelled by the County Infrastructure, Operations and Innovations Committee  
1G1 SUBSTITUTE  
  251250 Resolution     Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ANNEXATION REQUEST OF THE CITY OF FLORIDA CITY; DIRECTING, AFTER PUBLIC HEARING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20-7(B) OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, THAT THE COUNTY ATTORNEY PREPARE THE APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE AND INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO EFFECTUATE THE ANNEXATION REQUEST, OR DENYING OR DEFERRING THE ANNEXATION REQUEST [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 241572] Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing
Mover: Natalie Milian Orbis
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: Assistant County Attorney Michael Mastrucci read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.

Chairwoman Regalado opened the public hearing and closed it after no one appeared to speak.

Commissioner McGhee reviewed the intent of the item which would effectuate a request from the City of Florida City (Florida City) to annex an adjacent 406.9 acres from the County�s Unincorporated Municipal Service Area (UMSA).

Commissioner Steinberg pointed out that in the item, 31 surveys were completed; 17 survey respondents opposed the proposed annexation while 14 respondents were in favor of the annexation.

Mr. Henry Iler, City Planner, Florida City, noted there was low feedback to the surveys and there was no indication that any Florida City residents contacted the municipality to provide input about the proposed annexation. He explained that some property owners were opposed to the annexation because it would increase taxes. Mr. Iler also stressed that the municipality was willing to meet with any resident about the annexation.

Following Chairwoman Regalado�s review of the survey results and the city�s demographics, she recognized that the millage rate had changed and subsequently voiced her support for the item.

Chairwoman Regalado also requested Mr. Iler to meet with the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) to consider options regarding Florida City�s water system.

Mr. Iler indicated that Florida City officials would meet with WASD staff, however, the municipality had its own water plan and water service distribution, which was included in the item�s agreement.

There being no further comments or questions, the Committee proceeded to vote on the proposed resolution, as presented.
 
2 COUNTY COMMISSION  
2A  
  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 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: Assistant County Attorney Michael Mastrucci read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

There being no questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the proposed ordinance, as presented.
 
  5/20/2025 Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners  
  5/20/2025 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
2B  
  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 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: Assistant County Attorney Michael Mastrucci read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

There being no questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the proposed ordinance, as presented.
 
  5/20/2025 Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners  
  5/20/2025 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
2C  
  251000 Resolution     Marleine Bastien        
  RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-458-24 RELATED TO CONVEYANCE OF COUNTY PROPERTIES; AUTHORIZING CONVEYANCE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 125.379, FLORIDA STATUTES, OF CERTAIN COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTIES WHICH HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN DECLARED SURPLUS AND PLACED ON THE INVENTORY LIST OF REAL PROPERTIES, TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS NETWORK, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND SANKOFA GROUP LLC., A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND, AT A PRICE OF $10.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING SUCH PROPERTIES WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO BE SOLD OR RENTED TO HOUSEHOLDS WHOSE INCOMES DO NOT EXCEED 120 PERCENT OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 125.379, FLORIDA STATUTES; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE CONVEYANCE OF THE PROPERTIES; AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRPERSON OR VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE COUNTY DEEDS FOR SUCH PURPOSE; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS CONFERRED THEREIN, TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A RENTAL REGULATORY AGREEMENT AND ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS THEREIN, AND TO ENSURE PLACEMENT OF APPROPRIATE SIGNAGE; WAIVING, BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, RESOLUTION NO. R-365-21 PERTAINING TO CONVEYANCE OF COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY WITHOUT ACCESS TO THE SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM; WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-407-19 REQUIRING FOUR WEEKS ADVANCE WRITTEN NOTICE PRIOR TO BOARD CONSIDERATION, RESOLUTION NO. R-758-21, REQUIRING THE DISCLOSURE OF THE OWNERSHIP INTERESTS OF ENTITIES TO OR FROM WHOM THE COUNTY CONVEYS OR LEASES REAL PROPERTY, RESOLUTION NO. R-376-11, REQUIRING PROVISION OF CERTAIN BACKGROUND INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PROPERTIES, AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER NO. 8-4 REGARDING GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR SALE, LEASE AND CONVEYANCE OF COUNTY REAL PROPERTY Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
2D  
  250872 Resolution     Keon Hardemon        
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 163.358(3) AND 163.385, FLORIDA STATUTES, THE ISSUANCE BY THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (AGENCY) OF THE AGENCY�S TAX INCREMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025 IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $175,000,000.00 FOR PURPOSES OF FINANCING OF CERTAIN GRANTS TO BE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR REHABILITATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND OTHER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA, AND REFINANCING CERTAIN OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
2E  
  250469 Resolution     Kionne L. McGhee
Marleine Bastien
Roberto J. Gonzalez
       
  RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE EXPANSION OF THE NARANJA LAKES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA (REDEVELOPMENT AREA); FINDING AND DECLARING, PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.355, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING, A CERTAIN GEOGRAPHIC AREA� OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, WHICH IS GENERALLY BOUNDED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF SW 268TH STREET AND SW 112TH AVENUE, THE BOUNDARIES EXTEND SOUTH TO THE CANAL RIGHT ADJACENT TO THE AIR BASE STRIP, THEN WEST TO FLIGHT LINE ROAD/ BIKINI BOULEVARD, THEN SOUTHWEST TO CORAL SEA BOULEVARD, THEN NORTH TO SW 288TH STREET/ BISCAYNE DRIVE, THEN WEST TO FLORIDA�S TURNPIKE, THEN NORTH TO SW 268TH STREET, THEN EAST TO COMMENCING INTERSECTION (�EXPANSION AREA�), TO BE A SLUM OR BLIGHTED AREA AND THAT THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, OR REDEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, OF SUCH REDEVELOPMENT AREA, INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING WHICH RESIDENTS OF LOW OR MODERATE INCOME, INCLUDING THE ELDERLY, CAN AFFORD, IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, MORALS, OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND REQUESTING THE NARANJA LAKES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY COMPETITIVELY SELECT A CONSULTANT TO AMEND THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO INCLUDE THE EXPANSION AREA, AND TO SUBMIT SUCH AMENDED PLAN TO THIS BOARD FOR ITS APPROVAL Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: Commissioner Milian Orbis asked about the proposed expansion of the Naranja Lakes Community Redevelopment Area (CRA), specifically requesting details on the expansion's scope and fiscal impact to the County.

Commissioner McGhee advised that the Naranja Lakes CRA director could provide information about the fiscal impact and clarified that the expansion would occur on undeveloped land and park land.

Later in the meeting, Commissioner Milian Orbis noted that she would meet with staff to get more information.

There being no further questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution, as presented.
 
3 DEPARTMENT(S)  
3A  
  250632 Resolution     Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDER NO. 7-39 ENTITLED �EMPLOYEES ARRESTED ON DUTY OR OFF DUTY,� AND RESCINDING ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 7-39 ENTITLED �EMPLOYEES ARRESTED ON DUTY OR OFF DUTY� [SEE AGENDA ITEM NO. 8F2] Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
3B  
  251063 Resolution     Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET FOR THE FLORIDA CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE FLORIDA CITY COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $15,543,816.00 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
3C  
  251046 Resolution     Micky Steinberg        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FOR THE NORTH BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE NORTH BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA, TOTALING $4,981,000.00 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
3D  
  250969 Resolution     Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE�S ACTIONS IN APPLYING FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION�S FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024-25 RESILIENT FLORIDA GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $25,384,316.00, FOR MULTIPLE RESILIENCE PROJECTS (PROJECT), REQUIRING MATCH FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $25,384,316.00; RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE�S ACTIONS IN EXECUTING CERTAIN RESILIENT FLORIDA GRANT AGREEMENTS ATTACHED HERETO IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,523,316.00 AND REQUIRING MATCH FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,523,316.00; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO (1) EXECUTE RESILIENT FLORIDA GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR THE COUNTY PROJECTS DETAILED IN THE ATTACHED MEMORANDUM BY WHICH THE COUNTY WILL RECEIVE UP TO $3,861,000.00 IN GRANT FUNDS AND WHICH REQUIRE COUNTY MATCHING FUNDS IN A TOTAL OF $3,861,000.00, CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF THE GRANT FUNDS PROVIDED THAT CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE SATISFIED, (2) EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS OF ANY SUCH AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS, AND (3) RECEIVE AND EXPEND THE GRANT FUNDS; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND ADDITIONAL FUTURE FUNDS THAT MAY BECOME AVAILABLE PURSUANT TO THE STATE�S RESILIENT FLORIDA GRANT PROGRAM, AS WELL AS TO EXECUTE NECESSARY AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS FOR RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF ANY SUCH GRANTS FUNDS, FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO 10 YEARS, PROVIDED THAT CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE SATISFIED Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
3E  
  251099 Resolution     Office of Management and Budget
  RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CASE MANAGEMENT REFERRAL PROGRAM (�PROGRAM�) AND AUTHORIZING THE 2025-2026 PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO RECEIVE $880,000.00 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CHILDREN�S TRUST FOR THE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING A GRANT TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,047,898.00, INCLUSIVE OF THE $880,000.00 FROM THE CHILDREN�S TRUST AND $167,898.00 FROM THE COUNTY FOR THE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH THE CHILDREN�S TRUST AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM AND TO EXERCISE PROVISIONS SET FORTH THEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND EXPEND FUTURE ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDING FOR THE PROGRAM, OR FUNDS ALLOCATED BY THE BOARD, UP TO 10 YEARS, AND TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF THESE FUTURE FUNDS, AND TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN; REQUIRING ANNUAL REPORTS Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
3F  
  250972 Resolution     Marleine Bastien        
  RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS A COUNTY-OWNED VACANT PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF NE 159 STREET, SOUTH OF NE 161 STREET, EAST OF NE 18 AVENUE, AND WEST OF NE 18 COURT IN NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA (FOLIO NUMBER 07-2216-016-0600); AUTHORIZING THE PRIVATE SALE OF THE PROPERTY TO AN ADJACENT OWNER PURSUANT TO SECTION 125.35(2), FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR NO LESS THAN THE MARKET VALUE AS DETERMINED BY THE PROPERTY APPRAISER; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY; AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRPERSON OR VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE A COUNTY DEED FOR SUCH PURPOSE Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
3G  
  250643 Resolution     Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING IMPLEMENTING ORDER NO. 7-13 ENTITLED ''EMPLOYEES ARRESTED ON CHARGES RESULTING FROM PERFORMANCE ON JOB,'' AND RESCINDING ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 7-13 ENTITLED �EMPLOYEES ARRESTED ON CHARGES RESULTING FROM PERFORMANCE ON JOB'' [SEE AGENDA ITEM NO. 8F4] Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
3H  
  251106 Resolution     People and Internal Operations
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO AARYA CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN INC. FOR REG ROOF AND BUILDING ENVELOPE WINDOWS AND STOREFRONT REPLACEMENT, PIOD PROJECT NO. I190271-A, CONTRACT NO. I190271-A, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,443,936.19; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT, ENFORCE ALL PROVISIONS AND EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS CONTAINED THEREIN, TO APPROVE EXPENDITURES FROM THE CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE ACCOUNT, AND TO RESOLVE DISPUTES UNDER THE CONTRACT Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
3I  
  250967 Resolution     Strategic Procurement
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXTENSION OF ORIGINAL TERM OF NASPO CONTRACT NO. 22PSX0021, ELECTRONIC MONITORING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, FOR THE MIAMI-DADE CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT, BY 15 MONTHS; EXERCISING ONE, THREE-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW; AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $5,722,200.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED CUMULATIVE CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $6,951,904.00; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION, RENEWAL OR EXTENSIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: Commissioner Steinberg sought confirmation regarding County contracts and services related to Constitutional Offices and that the necessary Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) were in place to reimburse the County�s General Fund.

CAO Carladenise Edwards stated that the administration had executed or was in the process of executing service level agreements. She explained that in those agreements, the respective Constitutional Offices paid for or were charged for the services.

Chairwoman Regalado noted that for clarity purposes, items had to be reflected in the County Budget as specific line items.

CAO Edwards concurred with Chairwoman Regalado�s statement.

There being no further questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
 
3J  
  250968 Resolution     Strategic Procurement
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NON-COMPETITIVE DESIGNATED PURCHASE PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.03(D) OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER AND SECTION 2-8.1(B)(1) OF THE COUNTY CODE BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT; APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT NO. L-7991, EMPHASYS ELITE SOFTWARE, MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT, FOR THREE ADDITIONAL YEARS AND ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $2,979,338.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $4,277,105.00 FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION OR EXTENSIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: See Report related to Agenda Item 3I, Legislative File No. 250967.  
3K  
  251047 Resolution     Strategic Procurement
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. EVN0003042 TO ENVIROWASTE SERVICES GROUP, INC. FOR LIQUID WASTE HAULING & DISPOSAL SERVICES FOR MDAD IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,032,400.00 FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM FOR THE MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO GIVE NOTICE OF THIS AWARD TO THE RECOMMENDED VENDOR, ISSUE THE APPROPRIATE PURCHASE ORDERS TO GIVE EFFECT TO SAME, AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION OR EXTENSIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
3L  
  251070 Resolution     Strategic Procurement
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCESS OF CONTRACT NO. R240602, AUCTIONEER SERVICES AND RELATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES WITH LIQUIDITY SERVICES OPERATIONS, LLC DBA GOVDEALS, WITH PROJECTED REVENUE OF $25,000,000.00 FOR A TWO-YEAR AND FIVE-MONTH INITIAL TERM WITH TWO, ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW FOR THE PEOPLE AND INTERNAL OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT ON BEHALF OF MULTIPLE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION, RENEWALS, OR EXTENSIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
3M  
  251073 Resolution     Strategic Procurement
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING, BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD, EXERCISE OF THE ONE-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW WITH ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,000,000.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $32,000,000.00 FOR CONTRACT NO. BW-10481 FOR HAULING AND DISPOSAL OF CLASS B BIOSOLIDS FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION OR EXTENSIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
3N  
  251109 Resolution     Strategic Procurement
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY UP TO $9,100,900.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $36,999,223.00 FOR CONTRACT NO. 23-6692, TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT SOLUTIONS AND RELATED SERVICES, FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT AND MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION, RENEWALS OR EXTENSIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: See Report related to Agenda Item 3I, Legislative File No. 250967.  
3O  
  251111 Resolution     Strategic Procurement
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY UP TO $8,553,804.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED POOL AMOUNT OF $31,333,567.00 FOR PREQUALIFICATION POOL NO. RTQ-01592, VOICE/DATA COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT ON BEHALF OF MULTIPLE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND COUNTY CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES; PROVIDED THAT ANY CONTRACT AWARD UNDER THE PREQUALIFICATION POOL EXCEEDING $5,000,000.00 IS RATIFIED BY THE BOARD Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: See Report related to Agenda Item 3I, Legislative File No. 250967.  
3P  
  251180 Resolution     Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION AMENDING IMPLEMENTING ORDER NOS. 4-42, 4-63, AND 4-111 TO MODIFY EXISTING FEES AND INCLUDE NEW FEES ASSOCIATED WITH REGULATORY ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES Forwarded to BCC without a recommendation
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
  REPORT: Chairwoman Regalado introduced the foregoing proposed resolution and spoke about the ongoing collaborative efforts with her office and staff in developing the item. She pointed out that with regards to County service fees the County needed to be competitive with other municipalities.

Ms. Lourdes Gomez, Director, Miami-Dade Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER), noted that the department had not raised regulatory and development fees in the last 7 - 17 years, even though the cost of services had increased. She informed the Committee that State of Florida law had narrowed the parameters under which a building department could adjust fees, which affected the timing of the agenda item. Ms. Gomez added that even after the fees were increased, the County�s fee rates would be below or at the same level of other municipalities.

Ms. Gomez noted that details about permit fee exemptions could be found on the RER website, which she stated were wide-ranging and would help cover home maintenance needs. She advised that the fee increases were small and would minimally affect homeowners.

Chairwoman Regalado stated that the County needed to remain competitive with cities that had raised their fees. She pointed out that RER could become self-supporting through its fee structure and commented on the department's efforts to move to digital systems, improve the permit process, and process permits more quickly. Chairwoman Regalado noted that the department faced staffing challenges that the fee increases would help address, while maintaining services with little impact on homeowners and keeping rates similar to other cities.

Commissioner Gonzalez asked for details on the proposed fee increases for homeowners.

Ms. Gomez directed the Committee�s attention to page 17 (MDC018) of the item�s supplement which included additional information and gave examples of fees that would affect homeowners. She offered to provide to Commissioner Gonzalez�s staff a link to the RER webpage that listed the permit exemptions.

Commissioner Gonzalez indicated he would share this link with homeowners and added that he was not supportive of increasing fees for homeowners. He inquired if commercial developers could pay the increased fees instead of homeowners.

Ms. Gomez stated that the option could be reviewed, but noted the department needed to maintain fair fees across all users.

Mr. Sergio Ascunce, Deputy Building Official, RER, noted that the permit exemptions had been updated and provided examples, such as minor roof repairs. He added that the exemptions provided relief to homeowners for minor maintenance of their homes. Mr. Ascunce stated that the fee increases would be minimal and were a good value to homeowners.

Commissioner Gonzalez announced he would not support the foregoing proposed resolution because it would increase fees for homeowners and reiterated his request to explore options to have private developers pay for the fees.

Ms. Gomez offered to have RER staff meet with Commissioner Gonzalez and explain the increased value of some of the fees.

Chairwoman Regalado discussed alternative fee structures for the County, including adopting percentage-based fees like other cities use, offering homeowners multiple fee options, and potentially charging for programming services that were currently free. Commissioner Gonzalez maintained his stance and expressed his preference to meet with Ms. Gomez to devise a solution before the item was considered at the next Board of County Commissioners (BCC) meeting.

Commissioner Steinberg emphasized that RER must remain financially independent long-term. She noted that without fee increases, RER would need to borrow money from the County's General Fund to cover its costs and described the proposed fee increases as reasonable. She urged Ms. Gomez to plan carefully to avoid requiring General Fund support.

Commissioner Milian Orbis concurred with Commissioner Gonzalez�s concerns regarding the proposed resolution and suggested that it be forwarded without a recommendation to the BCC to facilitate discussion.

There being no further comments or questions, the Committee proceeded to vote to forward the foregoing proposed resolution to the Board without a recommendation.

After the vote, Chairwoman Regalado announced she would request for Agenda Items 3P and 3P Supplement to be forwarded to the June 26, 2025 BCC meeting.
 
3P Supplement  
  251244 Supplement      
  SUPPLEMENT TO RESOLUTION AMENDING IMPLEMENTING ORDERS NO. 4-63, 4-42 AND 4-111 WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES Forwarded to BCC
3Q  
  251177 Resolution     Juan Carlos Bermudez        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING SELECTION OF BANC OF AMERICA PUBLIC CAPITAL CORP TO PROVIDE CAPITAL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,000,000.00 FOR LEASE/PURCHASE OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE UTILIZED BY MULTIPLE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES AND TO PAY FINANCING COSTS; APPROVING TERMS OF RELATED COMMITMENT LETTER; WAIVING PROVISIONS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06, AS AMENDED; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CONSUMMATE THE LEASE/PURCHASE, INCLUDING ENTERING INTO RELATED AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS WITH TERMS CONSISTENT WITH THOSE SET FORTH IN THE COMMITMENT LETTER Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Cohen Higgins
4 COUNTY MAYOR  
5 COUNTY ATTORNEY  
6 CLERK OF THE BOARD  
7 REPORT(S)  
8 ADJOURNMENT  
  REPORT: There being no further business to come before the APC, the meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.  


8/7/2026       Agenda Key: 5283

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