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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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REPORT:
Tomeka Law, Commission Reporter,
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1A
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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05 (H)
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REPORT:
A moment of silence was observed for the passing of Senator Garcia�s father.
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1B
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ROLL CALL
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REPORT:
In addition to the Committee members, the following staff members were present:
~ Mr. Jimmy Morales, Chief Operating Officer, Office of the Mayor;
~ Assistant County Attorneys (ACA) Michael Valdes and Terrence Smith;
~ Mr. David Clodfelter, Director, Office of Management and Budget (OMB);
~ Mr. Daniel Wall, Assistant Director, OMB;
~ Mr. Jorge Fernandez, Deputy Director, OMB;
~ Mr. James Kohnstamm, Director, Economic Development, Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER);
~ Mr. Jorge Olazabal, Assistant Director, Miami-Dade Information and Technology Department (ITD);
~ Ms. Stacy Miller, Director, Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW);
~ Ms. Namita Uppal, Director, Strategic Procurement Department (SPD); and
~ Deputy Clerks Kerry Khunjar Breakenridge, Jessica Tyrell and Tomeka Law, Clerk of the Board (COB)
Also in attendance were Commissioners Bastien and McGhee.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins welcomed newly installed Chief Judge Fajardo Orshan of the 11th Judicial Circuit to the Commission Chambers.
Judge Fajardo Orshan thanked the committee for their support of the court system and announced impending legislation to be presented to the commission in the upcoming months.
MOTION TO SET THE AGENDA
ACA Valdes announced that pursuant to �Requested Changes to the Appropriations Committee (APC) agenda� dated October 16, 2025, Agenda Items 3G, 3H, 3I, 3J, 3K and 3L along with Agenda Item 3D Substitute, which was distributed on the dais, would be added to today�s agenda.
Commissioner Higgins removed sponsorship of Item 3D and there was a request to defer Agenda Item 2D.
Commissioner Gonzalez moved to approve today�s agenda with the aforementioned changes. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins and upon being put to a vote, passed 5-0.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins requested to pull Agenda Items 2C, 3A, and 3D.
Commissioner Milian Orbis requested to pull Agenda Item 3D Substitute.
Commissioner Steinberg expressed concern about the six (6) add-on items received the previous night, limiting the public's opportunity for review. She noted that staff was able to brief her on the items but requested a more mindful and timely submission of add-ons in the future.
Chairwoman Regalado confirmed that the add-ons were submitted late to the Office of the Chair for approval.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins mentioned the establishment of the rule to review all add-ons and requested the staff briefly present each item to ensure comfort with voting.
Chairwoman Regalado requested to add Agenda Items 3G, 3H, 3I, 3J, 3K and 3L to the Pull List.
Commissioner Steinberg moved to consider the remainder of the Agenda Items 2A, 2B, 3B, 3C, 3E, 3F and 6A simultaneously. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins and upon being put to a vote, passed unanimously with a vote of 5-0.
Note: Agenda Items 2A, 2B, 3B, 3C, 3E and 3F were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation and Agenda Item 6A was approved.
Chairwoman Regalado acknowledged a request for Agenda Item 3C to be placed on the October 18, 2025 BCC meeting agenda.
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1C
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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REPORT:
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairwoman Regalado.
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1D
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REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Regalado opened the reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard and seeing no one come forward to speak, the reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard was closed.
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1E
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)
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1E1
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252037
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Presentation
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Raquel A. Regalado
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PRESENTATION BY STAFF ON COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS REGARDING PROCESS AND FUNDING INCLUDING HISTORICAL DATA
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Presented
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REPORT:
Mr. Clodfelter and Mr. Wall gave a presentation on Community Based Organization (CBO) funding processes, which included historical data and analysis of various funding mechanisms. The presentation covered:
� Departments and Offices Providing CBO Funding;
� CBO Allocations: FY 22-23 through FY 24-25;
� Number of CBO Allocations per Department � FY 22-23 through FY 24-25;
� OMB-Grants Coordination: Funding Categories;
� OMB-GC CBOs: Allocations for Food Programming;
� Historical Overview of Human and Social Services CBO Process;
� CBO 2425 for Human and Social Services Application Data;
Chairwoman Regalado recommended separating food programming from general CBO allocations to address its unique infrastructure, transportation, and donation management requirements, which varied across different food banks. She suggested that organizing food banks and organizations serving as conduits could improve resource allocation, particularly for homebound meal services, and would allow for the development of specific measurables that account for fluctuating costs based on supply chain variations.
Mr. Wall noted that current data primarily encompassed homebound and congregate meal facilities, but that non-food expenditures related to these programs were included in the allocations, which obscured the true costs. He emphasized that including organizations such as Jewish Community Services and North Miami Foundation for Senior Citizens in the calculations would push total funding beyond $1 million, underscoring the need for clearer distinctions and more detailed expenditure tracking.
Chairwoman Regalado explained that recent budget calculations traced back to the 2017 hybrid model, with gaps in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19 and the influx of federal funds during that period. She noted that American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds supported both existing and new CBOs, which led to the creation of a separate food system and the establishment of the Behavioral Health Advisory Board (BHAB) in 2023 to manage specific allocations.
Chairwoman Regalado highlighted the potential for consolidating CBO funding by leveraging existing structures such as BHAB, which already maintained a budget, executive director, and staff. She observed that the County continued to receive mental health requests outside the CBO funding structure, despite some CBO-funded services falling within the mental health scope. Additionally, she noted that 2-1-1, which had been divested from the County in 2017, was now being funded again by the County, suggesting opportunities for consolidation. She emphasized the importance of analyzing homeless population data included in the human and social services application information and requested a detailed breakdown of funding allocated for homeless initiatives, as well as clarification on what constituted public safety support.
Mr. Wall explained that public safety support involved two advisory boards�the Youth Crime Task Force and the Miami-Dade Criminal Justice Council�and that historically these boards had their own competitive funding processes. He noted that with the creation of the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC), the focus shifted to intake, case management, and needs assessment, with organizations referring youth to appropriate services. He indicated that educational support encompassed programs such as tutoring, after-school care, computer science, and enrichment activities, but did not include cultural affairs, library programs, HeadStart, or federal and state pass-through funds, as the discussion pertained solely to county-sourced funding.
Mr. Wall highlighted that allocation requests significantly exceeded available or anticipated funds, reflecting high demand for resources. He noted that the most recent Request for Proposal (RFP) process produced outcomes driven by budget pressures and revenue shortfalls rather than the process itself. He acknowledged that historically there had been controversy surrounding the approval of new grant awards to organizations, indicating ongoing challenges in balancing resource allocation with community needs and stakeholder expectations.
Following the presentation, Chairwoman Regalado noted that some allocations involved grant applications, reviews, audits, and other requirements while others did not, and requested clarification on the different funding sources for these allocations. Mr. Clodfelter clarified that allocations were subject to ongoing studies and audits, and that in 2023, the BCC passed a resolution to streamline the process for agreements up to $150,000, excluding grant agreements and programming managed by OMB. He noted that 500 agreements had been signed, with staff monitoring performance and reporting back to the BCC. Mr. Clodfelter mentioned that allocations followed different pathways, all of which were currently being audited by the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller (COCC).
Commissioner McGhee expressed appreciation for the discussion and thanked the CBOs for their efforts in reviewing past performance to better serve clients. He emphasized the importance of implementing the User Access Program (UAP) to help ease budget pressures, noting the cost-effectiveness of CBO support in managing the County's social responsibilities within tight budget constraints. He suggested that the Trust Fund utilizing UAP could help alleviate funding pressures and enable CBOs to leverage their expertise in facilitating solutions. He requested a Sunshine meeting to review the information further prior to full Board consideration.
Chairwoman Regalado asked Mr. Clodfelter to provide the legislation related to the historical breakdown of CBO funding, emphasizing the importance of establishing a functional system that avoided past mistakes of rejecting organizations based on disagreements or financial constraints. She noted that funding had previously been allocated during periods of abundance but reduced when budgets tightened, stressing the need to determine whether services constituted a county obligation or preference. She emphasized the importance of assessing whether CBOs could deliver services more cost-effectively than the County, citing assisted living facilities as an example of services that should be managed by specialized CBOs through RFPs rather than by the County directly, given the County's lack of expertise in that area.
Commissioner Milian Orbis announced that a proposed legislative item for the upcoming BCC meeting would request a report on the overview of the CBO process, including an assessment of successes and challenges related to the competitive grant application process, legacy contracts, the geographical reach of CBOs, and whether there were duplicated services already being provided by the County. She agreed to incorporate various sources of review for CBO funding into the item as suggested by Chairwoman Regalado. She shared her experience working with multiple CBOs and emphasized the importance of considering each organization's expertise and experience. Chairwoman Regalado noted that some CBOs had overlaps in certain BCC committees where work was often conducted outside of the CBO process, and suggested a review to determine whether services could be performed in-house.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins expressed appreciation for CBO engagement and the discussion that would assist budget planning for the next fiscal year. She requested clarification about CBO funding allocated for the current budget cycle and the CBO report card mentioned in the presentation.
Mr. Clodfelter responded that fiscal year 2025-2026 allocated more than $23 million, which included legacy and other one-time allocations. He noted that funding decisions were based on the recurring list budgeted year after year, with additional Board input. He explained that the chart shown in the presentation only included the past three years based on discussions with Chairwoman Regalado and offered to provide additional detail if needed.
Mr. Wall clarified that the $15 million referenced during the presentation pertained to the cancelled competitive process and was part of the current fiscal year's budget. He stated that these funds were managed by Grants Coordination and already included in the report card.
Mr. Wall explained that the report card had specific requirements for CBOs to qualify for and maintain funding.
In response to Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins' inquiry regarding the report card's metrics, Mr. Wall clarified that not all CBO funding had built-in metrics, as the standardized report card was primarily applied to Health and Human Services organizations.
Mr. Clodfelter advised that Mayor Cava proposed implementing a uniform reporting system for all organizations.
Mr. Clodfelter stated that for fiscal year 2024-2025, there were 2,172 total allocations totaling $80.8 million, which included $31.7 million for county-funded cultural affairs, excluding state and federal grants.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins expressed appreciation for the presentation and the conversation aimed at streamlining the process for CBOs to obtain funding.
Commissioner McGhee requested a Sunshine meeting with Commissioner Milian Orbis to discuss her proposed legislation, to which she agreed.
Dr. Lorna Schufer, 7521 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, representing Little River Historical Culture and Economic Development Corporation; and accompanied by Sensei Garcia from a local dojo, presented a request for approximately $30,060 to cover airline and hotel costs for students to compete in a martial arts tournament in Japan for the first time.
Students attending the meeting expressed enthusiasm for the competition opportunity.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins encouraged them to formalize their request in writing through a commission office for proper consideration and commended the young speaker's presentation.
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1F
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DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
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1G
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PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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COUNTY COMMISSION
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2A
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251885
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Resolution
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Roberto J. Gonzalez
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Sen. Rene Garcia
Anthony Rodriguez
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO: (1) IDENTIFY ALL COUNTY JOB CLASSIFICATIONS WITHIN THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE FOR WHICH IT IS FEASIBLE TO ALLOW VETERANS SEEKING SUCH POSITIONS TO SUBSTITUTE THEIR ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY EXPERIENCE FOR TRADITIONAL COLLEGE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS; AND (2) TAKE ANY ACTIONS, INCLUDING ESTABLISHING OR AMENDING COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTIONS, RULES AND PROCEDURES, THAT ARE DEEMED NECESSARY AND PRUDENT TO ALLOW VETERANS SEEKING SUCH POSITIONS TO SUBSTITUTE MILITARY EXPERIENCE FOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS; AND REQUIRING A REPORT
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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2B
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251953
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Resolution
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Keon Hardemon
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RESOLUTION APPROVING TERMS OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION BY THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE OF A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED EXCHANGE AGREEMENT (�THIRD AMENDMENT�) BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND MAPTON HOLDINGS, LLC AND MANA FASHION REALTY, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2900 NW 5TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA (�PROPERTY�) TO AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF $6,546,424.00 IN LIEU OF CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN COUNTY FACILITIES; DIRECTING COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS TO ACCEPTANCE CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY AND TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT; ALLOCATING $6,546,424.00 OF FUNDS RECEIVED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON THE PROPERTY
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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10/15/2025
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Housing Committee
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2C
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251945
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Resolution
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Kionne L. McGhee
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NARANJA LAKES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY�S FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET FOR THE NARANJA LAKES COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $41,861,108.00; AND SUSPENDING RULE 5.06(A) BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT AS RELATED TO THE PREPARATION AND ENACTMENT OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Commissioner McGhee introduced the foregoing proposed resolution and explained the intent of the item was to approve the budget for Naranja Lakes Community Redevelopment Area (CRA).
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins questioned the waiver of Rule 5.06(A).
Commissioner McGhee explained that the waiver was not intended to avoid scrutiny but rather to prevent delay, noting that the Naranja Lakes CRA budget had been fully vetted and adopted by the CRA Board on September 11, 2025, and confirmed as compliant with Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes. He emphasized that Rule 5.06(A) allowed for suspension by two-thirds vote for circumstances such as this, particularly when community reinvestment matters were urgent, including land acquisitions, housing rehabilitation, and major development planning. He stated that the suspension was utilized as written in the rule and that delaying the budget would halt over $40 million in redevelopment and infrastructure investments, emphasizing that their responsibility extended beyond following process to delivering progress.
In response to Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins inquiry regarding the time sensitivity of the item, ACA Smith clarified that pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the County and the Naranja Lakes CRA, if the BCC did not approve the budget, the CRA would be contractually prohibited from expending any monies, thus delaying their ability to spend funds in the coming year.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins noted that the previous year's budget had been approved within the last six months and questioned the urgency of approving the current fiscal year budget.
Chairwoman Regalado acknowledged that the previous budgets had been delayed significantly because they had been held up, and urged the Committee not to establish a practice of delaying budget approvals.
Commissioner McGhee explained that Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins� hold on the approval of the previous year�s budget delayed project implementation, had delayed project implementation despite the CRA having followed all applicable rules. He stated that the current approach utilizing Rule 5.06(A) was intended to avoid repeating that situation and would allow the CRA to commence work within the proper timing window. Commissioner McGhee emphasized the need for reinvestment in a high-crime community with reduced developer investment and expressed his intent to ensure progress while maintaining clarity within the rules.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins sought clarification from the County Attorney�s Office as to regarding whether Board approval of CRA budgets was ceremonial in nature and whether the Board possessed the power to prevent actual expenditures.
ACA Smith reiterated that for the Naranja Lakes CRA specifically, the interlocal agreement stipulated that the CRA was barred by contract from expending funds without BCC approval in advance.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins expressed concern that the practice of overstepping legislative holds should be engaged in sparingly, as legislative holds existed for specific purposes. She noted that although Commissioner McGhee and she shared geographic boundaries of the CRA, the budget had not been presented to her for review, consideration, or consultation prior to being placed on the agenda in an attempt to bypass her hold. She stated that from a professional standpoint, a more appropriate approach would have been to schedule a Sunshine meeting to address the matter collaboratively before bringing it to the dais for full discussion.
Commissioner McGhee agreed to Sunshine meetings on future issues.
Chairwoman Regalado acknowledged a request for this item to be placed on the October 18, 2025 BCC meeting agenda.
There being no further questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
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2D
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252025
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Resolution
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Raquel A. Regalado
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND AMEND THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND HAMMOCK MARINE CORPORATION TO ABATE PERCENTAGE RENT
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Deferred
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No Date Certain
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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DEPARTMENTS
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3A
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251867
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Resolution
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Marleine Bastien
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RESOLUTION FINDING AND DECLARING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 163.335, FLORIDA STATUTES, AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING, CERTAIN GEOGRAPHIC AREAS OF UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESCRIBED GENERALLY AS (1) BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE INTERSECTION OF STATE ROAD 9 AND THE STATE ROAD 9 RAMP, THE SOUTH BY THE CANAL NORTH OF SOUTH BISCAYNE RIVER DRIVE, THE EAST BY NW 7TH AVENUE, AND THE WEST BY STATE ROAD 9, AND (2) BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY LITTLE RIVER CANAL, THE SOUTH BY NW 80TH STREET TO THE BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, THE EAST BY NORTH MIAMI AVENUE, AND THE WEST BY NW 6TH AVENUE(EXPANSION AREAS), TO BE A SLUM OR BLIGHTED AREA; FINDING AND DECLARING THE REBUILDING, REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION AND REDEVELOPMENT OF THE EXPANSION AREAS TO BE IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, MORALS AND WELFARE OF RESIDENTS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND URGING THE NW 7TH AVENUE CORRIDOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO PREPARE AMENDMENT TO ITS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO INCLUDE THE EXPANSION AREAS
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Deferred
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November 13, 2025
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Commissioner Gonzalez inquired about the fiscal impact to the Unincorporated Municipal Service Area (UMSA) associated with the CRA expansion item.
Mr. Fernandez confirmed that as an UMSA CRA, there would be an eventual impact to UMSA, with estimated revenues from 2025 to 2034 resulting in an approximate fiscal impact of $700,000.
Commissioner Gonzalez stated that while he supported CRAs in principle because they retained money within communities to facilitate community development, he could not support this particular item due to the fiscal impact on UMSA, noting that some commissioners had districts that were 100% UMSA.
Chairwoman Regalado raised concerns regarding the inclusion of Golden Glades and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) properties in the CRA expansion, questioning why these properties were being included given that they did not generate tax revenue. She explained that Golden Glades was particularly important to the South Florida Rapid Transit Agency (SFRTA), Tri-Rail, and FDOT, and that inclusion in the CRA would limit potential activities that could be undertaken by FDOT and Tri-Rail. She noted that as a member of SFRTA, the County was in negotiations with FDOT regarding these properties, and their inclusion in the CRA would create complications. Chairwoman Regalado stated she would support the expansion if the Golden Glades multimodal and FDOT properties were excluded from the boundaries.
Commissioner Bastien emphasized that CRAs played a vital role in addressing persistent community challenges, specifically the elimination of slum and blight. She stated that the Northwest 7th Avenue CRA had reaffirmed its commitment to eliminate blight and sought to expand its boundaries to serve additional businesses and residents, particularly in areas of poverty that had historically been underserved. She explained that the proposed expansion had been carefully considered during recent budget renegotiations and that she had engaged in productive conversations with the Mayor's office to ensure the initiative would not negatively impact the County's ability to maintain a balanced budget. She thanked the administration for their collaboration in ensuring fiscal responsibility while advancing community needs. Commissioner Bastien noted that her office had maintained close communication with the CRA and its director, and that the expansion aligned with the best interests of the people and businesses in District 2. She emphasized that the areas in question had not experienced development or investment and represented an opportunity for revitalization. Commissioner Bastien respectfully urged her colleagues to support the item.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins stated that her voting record on CRA expansions had been consistent and clarified that she was not opposed to CRAs or the work they performed. However, she expressed a fundamental concern with unelected individuals governing boards that managed large sums of taxpayer dollars. She cited the Naranja Lakes CRA budget of $41 million as an example of a budget managed by individuals not elected by residents, noting this amount exceeded the budgets of several municipal cities in Miami-Dade County. She stated that expanding the reach of CRAs, irrespective of their beneficial work, raised a value-driven issue for her. She indicated she was working on legislation to address this concern to enable her to support such items in the future, but could not support the current item for these reasons.
Commissioner Steinberg asked Commissioner Bastien whether she would accept a friendly amendment to exclude the FDOT properties and Golden Glades interchange area as mentioned by Chairwoman Regalado.
Commissioner Bastien accepted the proffered amendment.
Commissioner Milian Orbis echoed the comments from Commissioner Gonzalez and Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins, stating that while she supported the objectives of the CRA, the fiscal impact on the County posed a concern in light of the recent budget challenges. She indicated that the fiscal impact prevented her from supporting the item at that time.
Chairwoman Regalado inquired about the process for modifying the geographic scope of the CRA expansion to exclude the FDOT properties and Golden Glades intermodal facility.
ACA Smith explained that the item included a geographical boundary and that the Committee would need to identify which portion of the boundary would be reduced. He referenced Attachment B showing the proposed boundary with the Golden Glades parking area at the top and discussed potential boundary adjustments beginning at Connect Road and U.S. 441.
Commissioner Steinberg clarified that the discussion pertained to Expansion Area 1, which encompassed the Golden Glades multimodal transportation facility, including the parking lot and adjacent land owned by FDOT, as shown on page 18 of the materials.
Following further discussion regarding the precise boundaries, Chairwoman Regalado suggested that rather than creating boundaries during the meeting, the item should be deferred to the next Committee meeting to allow staff to prepare updated boundaries for review by the Committee and the public.
There being no further questions or comments, by motion duly made and seconded, the Committee voted to defer the foregoing proposed resolution to the November 13, 2025 APC meeting.
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3B
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251912
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Resolution
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Marleine Bastien
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RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS A COUNTY-OWNED VACANT PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF 2644 N.W. 106 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (FOLIO NUMBER 30-2134-000-0380); AUTHORIZING THE PRIVATE SALE OF THE PROPERTY TO AN ADJACENT OWNER PURSUANT TO SECTION 125.35(2), FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR NO LESS THAN 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; AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRPERSON OR VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE A COUNTY DEED FOR SUCH PURPOSE; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO DEPOSIT 25 PERCENT OF SALES PROCEEDS INTO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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3B Supplement
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252022
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Supplement
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Commission Auditor |
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SUPPLEMENT INFORMATION RE: RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS A COUNTY-OWNED VACANT PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF 2644 NW 106 STREET, UNINCORPORATED MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA (FOLIO NUMBER 30-2134-000-0380); AUTHORIZING THE PRIVATE SALE OF THE PROPERTY TO AN ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER PURSUANT TO SECTION 125.35(2)
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Forwarded to BCC
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3C
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251908
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Resolution
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Juan Carlos Bermudez
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RESOLUTION DECLARING SURPLUS A COUNTY-OWNED VACANT PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF TRACT 4, SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST OF FLORIDA FRUIT LANDS COMPANY�S SUBDIVISION NO. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 2, PAGE 17, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, LESS THAT PORTION LYING EAST OF A LINE 40 FEET WEST OF THE EAST LINE OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 13, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (NO ASSIGNED FOLIO NUMBER); AUTHORIZING THE PRIVATE SALE TO THE ADJACENT OWNER IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 125.35(2), FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR NO LESS THAN $1,682,500.00, THE AVERAGE VALUE OF TWO INDEPENDENT APPRAISALS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO DEPOSIT 25 PERCENT OF SALES PROCEEDS INTO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTION NO. R-138-16; WAIVING THE PROVISION OF IMPLEMENTING ORDER 8-4 REQUIRING REVIEW AND COMMENT BY THE COMMISSION AUDITOR; AND AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRPERSON OR VICE-CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD TO EXECUTE A COUNTY DEED FOR SUCH PURPOSE
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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3D
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251911
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Resolution
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Regulatory and Economic Resources |
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MDC THRIVE FUTURE READY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (�PROGRAM�); APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, FLORIDA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000.00, FOR A THREE-YEAR GRANT TERM TO FUND THE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN; AND REQUIRING A REPORT
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Withdrawn
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REPORT:
See 3D Substitute, Legislative File No. 252063 for the substitute version.
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3D Substitute
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252063
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Resolution
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Regulatory and Economic Resources |
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MDC THRIVE FUTURE READY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (�PROGRAM�); APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, FLORIDA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000.00, FOR A THREE-YEAR GRANT TERM TO FUND THE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN; AND REQUIRING A REPORT [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 251911]
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Commissioner Milian Orbis expressed support for scholarships and assisting students at Miami Dade College but characterized the item as problematic, noting that the program had been launched in 2023 yet the agreement was only being brought before the Board for approval at this time. She requested background information and an explanation for the delay in bringing the item to the Board.
Mr. Kohnstamm stated he could not provide a specific reason for the delay in bringing the item to the Board in 2023 but confirmed that once the administration became aware the item remained pending during summer 2025, staff worked expeditiously to place it before the Board.
Chairwoman Regalado provided context from her experience with Miami Dade College projects explaining it appeared that the original item passed but there was no follow up to obtain the required agreement. She advised that negotiations began retroactively to memorialize the terms of the original item once it was realized that the agreement was missing. Chairwoman Regalado acknowledged that this process was not the best business practice as the money was budgeted and the scholarships had been given to the listed students. She explained that the item was placed on the agenda to resolve the issue of the missing agreement and to highlight the need for improved administrative processes. She suggested in the future, the required agreement should be brought before the Board with the agenda item to avoid this kind of occurrence, noting the original item did not specify bringing back an agreement.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins inquired how $3 million in funds had been released without an executed agreement.
Mr. Kohnstamm clarified that no monies had been released, as this was a reimbursement grant. He explained that Miami Dade College had released funds based on the Board's passage of the item committing to reimbursement, but the County could not reimburse without an executed contract.
Chairwoman Regalado further clarified that Miami Dade College had provided the scholarship funding and required reimbursement from the County, but because no agreement had been executed, the County could not process the reimbursement.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins confirmed her understanding that Miami Dade College had released money based on passage of the Board item indicating the County would reimburse them, but the contract had never been executed.
There being no further questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
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3E
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251892
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Resolution
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Strategic Procurement |
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY UP TO $11,612,914.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED POOL AMOUNT OF $50,171,914.00 FOR PREQUALIFICATION POOL NO. RTQ-02115, CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT RENTAL, FOR MULTIPLE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS, PROVIDED THAT ANY CONTRACT AWARD UNDER THE POOL EXCEEDING $5,000,000.00, OR $1,500,000.00 FOR MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT, IS RATIFIED BY THE BOARD
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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3F
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251895
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Resolution
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Strategic Procurement |
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NON-COMPETITIVE DESIGNATED PURCHASE PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1(B)(3) OF THE COUNTY CODE BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES AS DESCRIBED IN SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 FOR CONTRACT NO. RFP-02293, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO UPGRADE ORACLE CUSTOMER INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,200,000.00 FOR SUCH ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $6,815,931.00; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 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
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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3G
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251914
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Resolution
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Marleine Bastien
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXPEND FOOD AND BEVERAGE TAX FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,149,082.00 ANNUALLY FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2026 THROUGH 2027-2028 WITH TARGETED INCREASES AS APPROVED BY THE HOMELESS TRUST BOARD TO MAINTAIN AND INCREASE CAPACITY FOR THE PROVISION OF HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS; RATIFYING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE�S ACTION IN ISSUING A REQUEST FOR APPLICATION PROCESS TO SELECT PROVIDERS OF HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH SELECTED PROVIDERS AND EXERCISE AMENDMENT, RENEWAL, TERMINATION, CANCELLATION AND MODIFICATION CLAUSES OF ANY AGREEMENT; AND WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06 REQUIRING AGREEMENTS TO BE FINALIZED AND EXECUTED BY ALL NON-COUNTY PARTIES
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Ms. Vickie Mallett, Executive Director, Miami-Dade Homeless Trust, explained the foregoing item sought to ratify a Request for Application (RFA) issued every three (3) years for the purchase of shelter beds and funding specialized outreach teams including discharge planning from jail and hospital systems, supportive housing, prevention work and maintaining the operation of owned facilities.
Chairwoman Regalado acknowledged a request for this item to be placed on the October 18, 2025 BCC meeting agenda.
There being no further questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
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250631
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Resolution
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Oliver G. Gilbert, III
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RESOLUTION RATIFYING AN EMERGENCY CONTRACT EXTENSION OF EIGHT MONTHS AND 16 DAYS FOR CONTRACT NO. BW9403-3/19, LOCAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES; AUTHORIZING WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES 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 AND AWARD A NON-COMPETITIVE CONTRACT, CONTRACT NO. BW-10491, TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES, TO AT&T ENTERPRISES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,500,000.00 FOR AN INITIAL THREE-YEAR TERM AND ONE, TWO-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT; 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 CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Mr. Jorge Olazabal explained that the AT&T local telecom contract had been initiated in 2011, and the County had been operating with AT&T communication circuits and pathways since that time. He stated that staff had worked with AT&T to evaluate available options and recognized that over the years, the County had accumulated a significant amount of legacy communications pathways. Mr. Olazabal identified this as a major concern and the primary reason that AT&T was presently the only provider capable of delivering these communications pathways, the majority of which were legacy circuits.
In response to Chairwoman Regalado's inquiry regarding the delay in bringing the item forward, Mr. Olazabal explained that the County had embarked on negotiations with AT&T because a major expenditure increase was anticipated due to the high cost of providing legacy communications services. He stated that to prevent such cost increases from recurring, the County had also developed a plan with AT&T to transition away from legacy communications circuits.
Chairwoman Regalado acknowledged the proactive approach and noted a request for the item to be placed on the October 18, 2025 BCC meeting agenda due to time sensitivity.
There being no further questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
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250795
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Resolution
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Strategic Procurement |
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RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDITIONAL TIME OF FIVE YEARS AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY UP TO $15,000,000.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED POOL AMOUNT OF $31,500,000.00 FOR PREQUALIFICATION POOL NO. RTQ-01064, HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVAL SERVICES, FOR THE MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARMENT; AUTHORIZING A WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO SECTION 5.03(D) OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER AND SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BY TWO THIRDS VOTE OF MEMBERS PRESENT TO EXTEND THREE NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACTS AWARDED UNDER THE POOL WITH CHEROKEE ENTERPRISES, INC., CROSS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., AND DECON ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING, INC. TO COINCIDE WITH THE EXTENDED POOL TERM AND RAISING THE POTENTIAL AMOUNT TO BE AWARDED BY $15,000,000.00 FOR A MODIFIED CUMULATIVE AMOUNT OF $31,500,000.00; RATIFYING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO EXTEND THE RESPECTIVE CONTRACTS FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-285(3) OF THE CODE; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE, DURING THE PENDANCY OF THE POOL, TO AWARD ADDITIONAL CONTRACTS TO FIRMS MEETING THE PRE-QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Mr. Uppal explained the foregoing item was related to the the pool utilized for removal of hazardous material at the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD). She stated that the request was to extend the pool for five (5) years and to extend the three (3) currently awarded contracts under the pool to allow continued work at the airport.
There being no further questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
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251956
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Resolution
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Strategic Procurement |
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF PREQUALIFICATION POOL NO. EVN0030176, TRANSIT BUS PARTS AND SERVICES, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $216,000,000.00 FOR AN EIGHT-YEAR TERM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO SOLICIT PRICING, AWARD CONTRACTS, EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND ANY RESULTING CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38, AND ADD VENDORS TO THE POOL AT ANY TIME, SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY THE BOARD ON A BI-ANNUAL BASIS; PROVIDED THAT ANY CONTRACT AWARD UNDER THE POOL EXCEEDING $5,000,000.00 IS RATIFIED BY THE BOARD
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Ms. Uppal explained that the foregoing proposed resolution would establish a new pool for the purchase of bus parts and services for the Miami-Dade Transit Department (MDT) in the amount of $216 million for an eight-year term. She noted that while the administration typically requested extensions of existing pools, in this instance they were requesting a new pool because the current pool had certain limitations. Ms. Uppal stated that opening a new pool would qualify more vendors and emphasized that as parts aged, both parts and services were becoming more expensive. She explained that the new pool would allow the Transit Department to continue maintaining buses and purchasing parts on a competitive basis.
Responding to Commissioner Steinberg�s inquiry about the existing pool parameters, Ms. Uppal responded that the original pool was for $110 million for a term of five years and six months, which expired on December 31st. She confirmed that the requested amount represented the maximum expenditure and that all projects would be conducted via competitive process under the pool.
Commissioner Steinberg expressed concern about the large amount requested as a late add-on item and requested to meet with staff ahead of the Board meeting to discuss the item in further detail, to which Ms. Uppal agreed.
Chairwoman Regalado referenced her experience as a school board member, noting that buses became very expensive to repair and that at a certain point it made more economic sense to sell them and purchase new ones. She acknowledged that the situation differed with electric buses compared to diesel buses, noting that a market still existed for diesel buses. Chairwoman Regalado requested that staff ensure there was consideration of when repair costs became too expensive relative to replacement, acknowledging that manufacturing delays could justify continued repairs, citing Tri-Rail's situation where trains took five years to build, making repairs more cost-effective and faster than replacement. She stated that in terms of bus lifespan, it would be beneficial to determine when return on investment no longer justified repairs.
Chairwoman Regalado suggested that for future consideration, the pool should be broken down into electric versus non-electric categories, as these represented two very different categories with substantially different lifespans and maintenance requirements.
There being no further questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
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3K
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251997
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Resolution
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Strategic Procurement |
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. EVN0020578, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR CONVEYANCE EQUIPMENT, TO SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION FOR GROUP 1 � AVIATION, GROUP 2 � PEOPLE AND INTERNAL OPERATIONS, GROUP 4 � WATER & SEWER, LIBRARY, FIRE RESCUE, AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, AND GROUP 5 � JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,565,718.00; AND TO EVOLUTION ELEVATOR & ESCALATOR CORP. FOR GROUP 3 � HOUSING IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.00, FOR A CUMULATIVE TOTAL OF $55,865,718.00, FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM WITH ONE, FIVE-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACTS, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION, RENEWAL, OR EXTENSIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Ms. Uppal explained the foregoing item was a competitive award through an RFP process for the purchase of maintenance and repair services for escalators and movers at the Aviation Department and several other departments. She stated the request was for a five-year contract totaling $27 million for the initial five-year term, with a total of $55 million for the ten-year term. Ms. Uppal noted that this would replace a current contract that had been a sole source contract, and that the County had moved away from proprietary technologies to open source, making this a competitive award.
Chairwoman Regalado expressed appreciation that the item had been broken down by departments. She stated that she had requested additional information from staff regarding the People and Internal Operations Department (PIOD) allocation, which totaled $25 million, as the other departments were proprietary but PIOD's allocation appeared aggregated. Chairwoman Regalado explained that the information she received detailed $7.4 million for maintenance and repairs of 47 units located in various facilities: nine units in the Miami-Dade County Courthouse, 18 units at the Richard E. Gersten Justice Building, 12 units at the Lawson E. Thomas Court Center, and three units at the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, as well as one unit at Elections, one unit at Data Processing, and three units at Joseph Caleb Center. She noted that the remainder of the allocation, totaling $17.6 million, covered 37 units in the Countywide Infrastructure Investment Program (CIIP), which included the same buildings previously mentioned.
Chairwoman Regalado suggested that in the future, such detailed information should be included in the item itself, even as a footnote, to assist the Board in understanding where allocations were directed. She emphasized that while all expenditures were budgeted and the fiscal year was still early, it was important for the Board to know where capital improvements were being allocated to enable tracking of building costs over time.
There being no further questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
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251965
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Resolution
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Raquel A. Regalado
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RESOLUTION APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO DESIGN-BUILD AGREEMENT BETWEEN NV2A GROUP, LLC AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE DADELAND SOUTH INTERMODAL STATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS, UNDER PROJECT NO. DB21-DTPW-03, CONTRACT NO. CIP207-DTPW19-DB, INCREASING THE MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $73,791,202.10 AND INCREASING THE TERM TO 949 CALENDAR DAYS FOR SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION PLUS 56 CALENDAR DAYS TO FINAL COMPLETION, EXCLUDING CONTINGENCY TIME OF 75 CALENDAR DAYS WHICH EXCLUDES THE WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION PERIOD; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR THE COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAME AND TO EXERCISE THE RIGHTS CONTAINED THEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PEOPLE�S TRANSPORTATION PLAN BOND PROGRAM (PTP) FUNDS FOR THIS PROJECT WHICH WAS ADDED TO THE PEOPLE�S TRANSPORTATION PLAN IN JANUARY 2020
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Ms. Miller explained that the foregoing proposed resolution pertained to a supplemental agreement for Dadeland South totaling approximately $6.9 million and 264 non-compensable days. She stated that the supplemental agreement was associated with added scope of work at that particular location, including new bus charging stations. Ms. Miller noted that modifications had been made to the physical location where Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service would be provided, and the scope also included an escalator replacement, other additional modifications to the physical layout in the area, drainage improvements, and Closed-Circuit television (CCTV).
Responding to Commissioner Gonzalez�s question whether the funds were coming from a bond program, Ms. Miller clarified that the funds were sourced through the People's Transportation Plan (PTP).
Commissioner Gonzalez requested confirmation that there would be no impact to the general fund, to which Ms. Miller responded affirmatively.
There being no further questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
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COUNTY MAYOR
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
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CLERK OF THE BOARD
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Report
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Clerk of the Board |
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APPROVAL OF THE CLERK�S SUMMARY OF MINUTES FOR THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING(S):
� JULY 9, 2025
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Approved
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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NON-AGENDA DISCUSSION
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252160
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Report
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NON AGENDA DISCUSSION RE: FIFA FUNDING REPORTING REQUIREMENT
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Presented
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REPORT:
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins raised a procedural question regarding the $21 million FIFA funding for 2026 events. She explained that she had inquired with the County Attorney's Office and administration about reporting requirements associated with the funding, given the recent budget approval and the significant amount of money involved. Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins stated that she had been presented with a copy of the agreement signed on September 23, 2025, and noted that page three of the agreement contained a provision requiring the organization to submit the first quarterly report to the Board on October 31, 2025, including a detailed report itemizing fundraising efforts and expenditures, including the $21 million in taxpayer dollars. She inquired whether legislation was needed to memorialize this requirement to ensure the report would be placed on an agenda by the October 31st deadline, or whether the executed agreement would automatically trigger agenda placement.
Mr. Morales stated that the administration was planning to prepare the report and had no objection to whether it was circulated off-agenda or as part of an agenda item, indicating flexibility in how the Board wished to proceed.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins referenced the Miami Dade College agreement issue as an example of agreements being signed and subsequently neglected. She cited Provision C on page three of the FIFA agreement, which required quarterly performance reports to the Board and County Mayor on fundraising efforts, with the first report due October 31st. Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins noted that while the provision did not explicitly mandate agenda placement, the reference to providing reports to the Board suggested agenda circulation was intended. She inquired whether the administration objected to providing quarterly reports on an agenda regarding expenditure of the $21 million and all fundraised funds.
Chairwoman Regalado explained that the committee process differed from the Board process regarding motions and holds. She noted that the committee could request legislation that would return to the next committee meeting, or could bring it as a pocket item at the Board meeting if no one opposed it. Chairwoman Regalado explained that staff had indicated they were agreeable to providing the reports, giving the commissioners the option to request a committee item that would come back to the next committee and then proceed to the Board.
ACA Valdes indicated the office would need to examine whether a hold existed, but confirmed that Chairwoman Regalado had provided all available options before the committee.
Commissioner Gonzalez offered to allow Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins to take the lead on requesting a hold since she had raised the issue, or alternatively stated he would request a hold himself.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins agreed to co-sponsor Commissioner Gonzalez's hold, emphasizing the need to ensure accountability before September 2026. While acknowledging the contract's quarterly reporting requirement, she requested formal agenda placement for public transparency. Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins specified that the reports should provide detailed, itemized accounting of the $21 million expenditure rather than broad line items, and expressed support for codifying this requirement through legislation.
Commissioner Gonzalez stated he would prefer to codify the requirement through legislation and suggested scheduling a Sunshine meeting to develop an item for the next committee meeting with the goal of having it codified by the November Board meeting.
Chairwoman Regalado expressed her support for this approach.
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ADJOURNMENT
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REPORT:
There being no further business to come before the Appropriations Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
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Agenda Key: 5416 |