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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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REPORT:
Chester Rodriguez, Commission Reporter
(305) 375-3819
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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 by the Committee.
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1B
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ROLL CALL
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Regalado convened the Appropriations Committee (APC) meeting at 11:07 a.m.
In addition to the Committee members, the following staff members were present:
- Mr. Jimmy Morales, Chief Operations Officer Office of the Mayor;
- Dr. Carladenise Edwards, Chief Administrative Officer, Office of the Mayor;
- Mr. David Clodfelter, Director, Office of Management and Budget (OMB);
- Ms. Namita Uppal, Director, Strategic Procurement Department (SPD);
- Assistant County Attorneys (ACA) Michael Mastrucci and Terrence Smith;
- Clerks Kerry Khunjar Breakenridge and Chester Rodriguez, Clerk of the Board.
MOTION TO SET THE AGENDA
ACA Mastrucci announced pursuant to the Changes memorandum dated November 13, 2025, Agenda Items 1G1 Supplement, 1G1 Supplement No. 2, 2G, 3D Supplement, 3E Supplement, and 3F would be added to today�s agenda; and Agenda Item 2D would be withdrawn.
Chairwoman Regalado briefly reviewed the order for the day�s meeting. Acknowledging the number of speakers present and presentation scheduled for Agenda Items 1G1, 2B and 2C, she stated her intent to consider these items separately.
Additionally, ACA Mastrucci noted that Commissioner Gilbert III was listed as the prime sponsor for Agenda Items 3D and 3E.
Chairwoman Regalado advised that she would be bifurcating Agenda Item 2A.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins and Commissioner Gonzalez asked to bifurcate Agenda Item 3A; and Commissioner Steinberg requested to bifurcated Agenda Items 3D and 3E.
Commissioner Gonzalez moved to approve today�s agenda with the aforementioned changes. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Steinberg, and upon being put to a vote, passed 5-0.
Later in the meeting, Chairwoman Regalado moved to consider Agenda Items 2E, 2F, 2G, 3D, 3C, 3F and 6A simultaneously. This motion was seconded by Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins, and upon being put to a vote, passed 5-0.
NOTE: Agenda Items 2E, 2F, 2G, 3D, 3C, 3F were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (Board) with a favorable recommendation, and Agenda Item 6A was approved.
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1C
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Regalado led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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1D
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REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Regalado opened the reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard on all items with the exception of Agenda Items 2C; and the following individual appeared before the Committee:
Ms. Jackalyn Strachan, 3951NW 187th Street, Miami Gardens, spoke in support of Agenda Items 3D and 3E. She identified herself as a security officer employed by Allied Universal in the building and as a member of SEIU 32BJ. Ms. Strachan expressed her support for the agenda items, noting that she had advocated for fair standards for herself and her coworkers. She stated that the items would support not only the workers who provide security and ensure smooth operations, but also responsible contractors in Miami-Dade County such as Allied Universal. She characterized these businesses as examples of entities committed to fiscal responsibility that would ultimately save the county money while providing diligent service and treating workers fairly.
Seeing no one else appear wishing to speak, the reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard was closed by Chairwoman Regalado.
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1E
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)
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1F
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DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
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1G
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PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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1G1
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251770
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Ordinance
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Kionne L. McGhee
Marleine Bastien
Sen. Rene Garcia
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ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER II, ARTICLE 1D OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING THE MIAMI-DADE CBO TRUST FUND AND CBO TRUST FUND DEDUCTION TO BE APPLIED TO ELIGIBLE COUNTY PURCHASES; PROVIDING LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND PURPOSE; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE REPORTS TO THE BOARD; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION AND EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Deferred
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No Date Certain
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Natalie Milian Orbis
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
ACA Mastrucci read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.
Dr. Edwards presented an overview of anticipated fiscal year challenges and County project priorities. She stated that administration would provide monthly budget updates rather than quarterly updates.
Chairwoman Regalado opened the public hearing with the following persons appearing before the Committee in support of the item:
- Mr. Robert J. Charles, 3250 Southwest 3rd Avenue, Miami, Director of Student Achievement for Breakthrough Miami and member of the Community Based Organization Advocacy Collaborative (CBOAC), thanked the Mayor and Board for restoring CBO funding and provided an overview of Breakthrough Miami's work;
- Ms. Moraly Rojo, 2241 Southwest 82nd Place, Miami, spoke as a proud parent of two Breakthrough Miami scholars and member of the CBOAC. She thanked the Board for restoring CBO funding and shared how Breakthrough Miami transformed her children's lives. She urged support for the CBO Trust.
- Mr. Alessandro Moran, 2653 SW 37th Court, Miami, thanked the Board for supporting CBOs and shared his personal experience with Breakthrough Miami's impact on his education and personal development. He encouraged establishment of the CBO Trust to ensure stable CBO funding.
- Ms. Amanda Altman, 1265 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, CEO of Kristi House and member of CBOAC stated that in the interest of time the remaining speakers would not all speak individually but were present in support of the CBO Trust. She thanked the Board for restoring funding in the last budget cycle and expressed that the Trust represented a sustainable funding option for future generations.
The following individuals waived their speaking time in support of the CBO Trust: Sarah Kazinstein, Natalie Herdona, Alicia Virgil Blanco, and Thelma Campbell.
Seeing no one else appear wishing to speak, Chairwoman Regalado closed the public hearing.
Commissioner McGhee provided an extensive presentation advocating for the CBO Trust Fund, emphasizing the need for stable funding sources for nonprofits providing health and human services, noting federal and state funding uncertainties, and arguing that the User Access Program (UAP) model demonstrated vendor costs had not been passed to taxpayers.
Chairwoman Regalado questioned whether the estimated $16 million in generated funding justified the proposed mechanism and requested administration address the funding source and impact.
Mr. David Clodfelter explained that due to restrictions on proprietary fees, the actual revenue would be significantly less than $16 million, approximately $4-5 million from general fund contracts only.
Dr. Edwards clarified the item extended beyond legacy CBOs to all organizations providing human and social services, creating greater funding demand than available resources. She stated her previous remarks were neither for nor against the item but highlighted significant revenue challenges from state and federal budget impacts and inflation pressures on vendors. Dr. Edwards emphasized the item would not fill CBO funding gaps and that multiple solutions were needed.
Commissioner Gonzalez sought clarification on whether the CBO Trust Fund created additional funding or reallocated existing general fund resources.
Dr. Edwards confirmed the proposal created a separate trust fund for nonprofit exclusive use, which would relieve general fund competition but noted funding demand would exceed generated revenue, requiring the Board to make allocation decisions or seek supplemental funding sources.
Commissioner McGhee explained the Trust Fund aimed to establish dedicated CBO funding independent of County general fund fluctuations, creating a sustainable foundation that could eventually become self-sufficient.
Commissioner Steinberg expressed support for dedicated funding but requested comprehensive information to make an informed decision.
Discussion ensued among Commissioners McGhee, Steinberg and Mr. Clodfelter regarding various funding mechanisms including UAP revenue, Inspector General fees, and Art in Public Places assessments.
Commissioner Steinberg and Mr. Clodfelter clarified that the item created the trust fund vehicle without specifying the exact funding mechanism, which would require subsequent implementing ordinances.
Commissioner McGhee emphasized the goal was enabling health and human services CBOs to operate independently of County funding fluctuations and general fund constraints.
Commissioner Steinberg inquired whether the administration had explored alternative CBO funding vehicles.
Dr. Edwards responded that administration supported exploring all possible funding vehicles, including Commissioner Gilbert's III proposed voluntary tax collector contributions, but had not been specifically directed to develop alternatives to the proposed trust fund approach. She noted questions remained about whether the mechanism truly created new revenue or simply recycled County funds paid to contractors.
Chairwoman Regalado expressed concern about creating trust funds with insufficient funding, citing the Affordable Housing Trust Fund as an example where funding expectations exceeded reality, resulting in periodic supplemental allocations. She questioned whether the proposal would ultimately require general fund subsidies and force the Board to select funding recipients.
Mr. Clodfelter confirmed that due to proprietary fee restrictions, actual revenue would be approximately $4-5 million rather than $16 million, and if this became the exclusive health and human services CBO funding source, supplemental funding and prioritization decisions would be necessary.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins thanked CBOs for their advocacy and commended the sponsor's proactive approach. She stated that dedicated CBO funds comparable to the Children's Trust or Homeless Trust should be submitted to voters for approval. She expressed concern that vendors would pass the 2% cost to the County rather than absorb it, representing basic economics, and that this would strain the general fund during a period of expanding CRAs, potential property tax cuts, and federal/state funding reductions. She questioned what problem the proposal solved if it failed to generate sufficient funding and stated she could not support the item but looked forward to future similar efforts.
Commissioner Milian Orbis inquired when the CBO Trust Fund would commence if approved.
Ms. Uppal explained it would apply to future contracts, not existing agreements, and could be added to solicitations not yet advertised or where proposals had not been received, including pre-qualification pools.
Chairwoman Regalado stated the item represented a work in progress requiring additional refinement. She recommended referring the matter to the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement (STRIP) Committee for review and expressed willingness to conduct a sunshine meeting with the sponsor. She raised concerns about small business impacts, potential cost savings through contract mechanisms, and the need for more detailed information about affected contracts.
Commissioner McGhee accepted the offer to conduct a sunshine meeting and emphasized the trust fund could accommodate multiple funding sources beyond vendor contributions. He requested County Attorney prepare legislation for potential voter referendum if necessary and questioned Mr. Clodfelter regarding evidence of UAP-related price increases.
Mr. Clodfelter stated he lacked data to definitively determine whether UAP costs had been passed to the County due to concurrent inflation and CPI increases over the years.
Commissioner McGhee noted Mayor Levine Cava's public support for the trust legislation and stated insufficient evidence existed that UAP costs had been passed to taxpayers. He agreed to the deferral and offered to work with Chairwoman Regalado on refinements.
Chairwoman Regalado expressed appreciation for Commissioner McGhee's leadership and dedication to the CBO Trust Fund issue. She acknowledged that the Committee collectively agreed on the need to establish a path forward for CBO funding but emphasized the critical question remained identifying the best approach and ensuring full Board support. She reiterated her earlier statement that multiple solutions would likely be needed rather than a single remedy, and expressed willingness to collaborate on refining the proposal.
Hearing no further discussion, the Committee voted to defer the foregoing resolution for 60 days to the January Committee meeting.
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9/3/2025
Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners
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9/3/2025
Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners
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1G1 Supplement
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252266
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Supplement
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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT TO ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER II, ARTICLE 1D OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING THE MIAMI-DADE CBO TRUST FUND AND CBO TRUST FUND DEDUCTION TO BE APPLIED TO ELIGIBLE COUNTY PURCHASES; PROVIDING LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND PURPOSE; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE REPORTS TO THE BOARD; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION AND EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Deferred
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No Date Certain
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1G1 Supplement No. 2
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252267
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Resolution
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SOCIAL EQUITY STATEMENT TO ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER II, ARTICLE 1D OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING THE MIAMI-DADE CBO TRUST FUND AND CBO TRUST FUND DEDUCTION TO BE APPLIED TO ELIGIBLE COUNTY PURCHASES; PROVIDING LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND PURPOSE; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE REPORTS TO THE BOARD; AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION AND EXCLUSION FROM THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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Deferred
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No Date Certain
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COUNTY COMMISSION
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2A
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251974
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Resolution
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Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE A MONTHLY REPORT TO THE BOARD LISTING ALL COUNTY JOB POSITIONS UNDER THE COUNTY MAYOR�S PURVIEW THAT ARE CURRENTLY OPEN, VACANT, AND FUNDED, INCLUDING THE COUNTY DEPARTMENT, DIVISION, AND FUNDING SOURCE(S) FOR EACH POSITION, AND THE LENGTH OF TIME EACH POSITION HAS BEEN OPEN AND VACANT
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Regalado expressed concern that the item could slow departmental processes, particularly in departments requiring engineering qualifications, where substantial differences existed between classification levels. While not opposed to the item, she requested that the administration address her concerns and asked the Board to consider providing departments with flexibility to move between position classifications as needed.
Dr. Carladenise Edwards explained that the item requested a report on vacant, funded positions. She expressed concern that producing the report would require staff time and hoped it would be used for informational purposes only. Dr. Edwards noted that the information could be misleading, as positions might be frozen or held vacant due to budget constraints rather than being unnecessary, and that the county often needed to reclassify, change, or move positions as part of normal operations. She stated that producing the report would require time and effort that would need to be diverted from other staff responsibilities.
Chairwoman Regalado inquired whether the administration needed additional time beyond the timeframe provided to complete the report.
Dr. Edwards indicated that the administration was satisfied with the allocated timeframe.
Chairwoman Regalado asked for the matter to be addressed before it proceeded to the Board and recommended that the administration provide additional contextual information beyond what was specifically requested to ensure the report would be useful to the Board.
Hearing no further discussion the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
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2B
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252127
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Resolution
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Sen. Rene Garcia
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vicki L. Lopez
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE A REPORT PERTAINING TO �THE LEGACY CBOS� (COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS), INCLUDING A HISTORY OF THEIR FUNDING, AN ANALYSIS OF THEIR PROVISION OF SERVICES, AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Natalie Milian Orbis
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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2C
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251961
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Resolution
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Natalie Milian Orbis
Sen. Rene Garcia
Juan Carlos Bermudez
Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vicki L. Lopez
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RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE A REPORT ANALYZING: (1) THE GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS UTILIZED BY THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE IN RESPONSE TO RESOLUTION NO. R-976-23, AND (2) THE PROVISION OF SERVICES BY �THE LEGACY CBOS� (COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS), INCLUDING THEIR PERFORMANCE METRICS AND FUNDING SOURCES
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Natalie Milian Orbis
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Commissioner Milian Orbis reviewed the intent of the foregoing proposed resolution and explained that following advice from a previous commission meeting, the item included categorized buckets to organize different needs, which would enable more informed CBO funding decisions.
Chairwoman Regalado expressed support, noting that while the earlier presentation answered some questions, a formal report would provide comprehensive detail.
Chairwoman Regalado opened the reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard on Agenda Items 2B and 2C and seeing no one come forward to speak, closed the reasonable opportunity to be heard.
Commissioner Gonzalez requested to co-sponsor item 2C and questioned the difference between items 2B and 2C, noting they appeared similar.
Commissioner Milian Orbis explained that item 2B, sponsored by Senator Garcia (who was not present), focused on legacy CBOs and their funding history and sources, while item 2C requested the same information but with broader scope. She recommended merging the items but stated that since Senator Garcia was absent, she would wait until the full Board meeting to make that recommendation.
Chairwoman Regalado suggested Commissioner Milian Orbis schedule a sunshine meeting with Senator Garcia to combine the items, noting they covered similar subject matter and would be confusing if not merged.
Hearing no further discussion the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolutions (Agenda Items 2B and 2C), 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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Withdrawn
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Micky Steinberg
Vote: 5 - 0
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10/16/2025
Deferred by the Appropriations Committee
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2E
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252177
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Resolution
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Raquel A. Regalado
Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MIAMI- DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE PROVISION OF INSPECTOR GENERAL SERVICES THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY INSPECTOR GENERAL; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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2F
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252116
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Resolution
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Micky Steinberg
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RESOLUTION ELIMINATING FOUR BUDGETED JOB VACANCIES IN COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT OFFICE 4 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, AND REALLOCATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE COUNTY GENERAL FUND TO BE USED FOR SERVICES IN COUNTY COMMISSION DISTRICT 4, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FLOOD RELIEF, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, AND SEPTIC TO SEWER CONVERSION IN DESIGNATED AREAS
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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2G
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252179
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Resolution
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Raquel A. Regalado
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE FROM MS LEISURE COMPANY, INC. TO RESILIENT AQUARIUM LLC; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AN AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE WITH RESILIENT AQUARIUM LLC; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AS LANDLORD
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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DEPARTMENT(S)
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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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Amended
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REPORT:
See Agenda item 3A Amended, Legislative File No. 252445 for the final amended version.
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10/16/2025
Deferred by the Appropriations Committee
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3A Amended
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252445
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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 CONNECTOR ROAD, THE SOUTH BY THE CANAL, THE EAST BY NW 7TH AVENUE, AND THE WEST BY STATE ROAD 9, (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, AND (3) A COUNTY-OWNED VACANT PARCEL LOCATED AT 785 NW 141ST STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA (FOLIO NO. 30-2123-013-0011) (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 [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 251867]
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation with committee amendment(s)
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REPORT:
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins advised that she had pulled the item and reiterated her inability to support it, noting her position remained unchanged from the previous committee hearing.
Chairwoman Regalado noted that she had held a sunshine meeting with Commissioner Bastien regarding the item, during which her concerns about Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) properties impacting the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) were addressed. She expressed her support for the item and thanked Commissioner Bastien for making time for the meeting.
Commissioner Gonzalez commented that while he supported Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) and he recognized the benefits of the foregoing proposed resolution, he still had some hesitation about the item. However, he stated he was willing to advance the item to the Board to allow for full discussion.
ACA Smith advised there was a proffered amendment to the item and noted the item would be amended to revise the boundaries of the first proposed expansion area for the NW 7th Avenue Corridor Community Redevelopment Agency set forth in the findings of necessity study attached to the item as Exhibit �A� to: (1) exclude the Golden Glades Multimodal Transportation Facility, (2) change the northern boundary to Connector Road instead of the intersection of State Road 9 and the State Road 9 ramp, (3) change the southern boundary to the Canal instead of the Canal North of South Biscayne River Drive, and (4) add a County-owned vacant parcel located at 785 NW 141st Street, Miami, Florida (Folio No. 302123-013-0011), and to replace the old Exhibit �A� with the updated Finding of Necessity Study
Hearing no further discussion the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as amended.
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3B
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252021
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Resolution
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Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE�S ACTIONS IN APPLYING FOR FUNDING FROM THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE FOR THE MIAMI-DADE FIRE RESCUE (MDFR) FIRE SUPPRESSION TANKER MEMBER PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE FUNDING AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA STATE AGENCIES FOR THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF THOSE STATE FUNDS THAT THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE APPROPRIATED IN THE STATE�S BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $35,293,244.00 AND WHICH REQUIRE MATCHING FUNDS OF UP TO $35,874,244.00, FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PROJECTS, SERVICES, AND INITIATIVES APPROVED BY THIS BOARD TO SEEK FUNDING FROM THE LEGISLATURE AS IDENTIFIED IN THE ACCOMPANYING MEMORANDUM PROVIDED THAT CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE SATISFIED; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH STATE AGENCIES FOR THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE BISCAYNE BAY WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM, PROVIDED THAT CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE SATISFIED; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF SUCH STATE GRANT FUNDS PROVIDED THAT CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE SATISFIED; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PREPARE QUARTERLY REPORTS PERTAINING TO THE STATE FUNDING DESCRIBED IN THIS RESOLUTION, IDENTIFYING WHETHER SUCH FUNDS WERE SPENT, AND IF SO, WHETHER SUCH FUNDS WERE SPENT IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE ORIGINAL FUNDING REQUEST SUBMITTED TO THE STATE
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
A request was made for the foregoing proposed resolution be forwarded to the November 18, 2025 Board of County Commissioners (Board) meeting.
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3C
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252107
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Resolution
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Raquel A. Regalado
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DESIGNATED PURCHASE PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1(B)(3) OF THE COUNTY CODE BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT; AUTHORIZING AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. EVN0000380 FOR A TURNKEY ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI) SOLUTION TO CORE & MAIN LP IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $273,637,617.00 FOR A 20-YEAR TERM 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 COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38, EXCEPT THAT THE ONE, FIVE-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW WILL BE BROUGHT TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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3D
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252121
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Resolution
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Oliver G. Gilbert, III
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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; AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL TIME OF THREE YEARS WITH EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY OF $140,000,000.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $331,179,102.00 FOR CONTRACT NO. RFP-01987, SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins questioned why the administration sought to extend contracts two years prior to expiration.
Ms. Namita Uppal explained that the County had historically struggled to hire and retain sufficient security personnel for facility protection. She stated that administration had collaborated with providers to maintain adequate staffing levels and recommended a four-year extension to preserve current service quality and retain trained personnel. Ms. Uppal noted the extension would maintain existing contract terms and rates, subject to annual adjustments.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins pointed out that the contract had three years remaining and questioned the rationale for a four-year extension with that timeline. She inquired about remedies if contractor performance declined.
Ms. Uppal noted the contract contained termination provisions for cause and convenience, default processes, and performance bonds to address service failures.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins stated her support but raised concerns about establishing precedent by extending contracts three years early, questioning whether this would become standard practice and eliminate competitive processes for favorable contracts.
Chairwoman Regalado explained that discussions centered on whether to extend or initiate the three-year procurement process required for rebidding, and requested information on the cost analysis supporting the extension decision.
Ms. Uppal explained that rebidding typically increased costs for labor-intensive contracts due to personnel expenses, transportation, uniforms, armed security requirements, and various inflationary factors including Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index (PPI), and South Florida's elevated cost of living.
Commissioner Steinberg expressed reservations about the approach but indicated she would support advancing to the Board to enable discussion.
Dr. Edwards stated that locking in current rates was fiscally prudent given escalating costs. She explained the extension would improve contract management efficiency by allowing staff to focus on complex matters rather than emergency procurements. Dr. Edwards noted the extension would reward quality contractor performance while maintaining protective provisions, and emphasized that future competitive bidding remained possible.
Commissioner Gonzalez stated that while he understood the concerns raised by Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins, Dr. Edwards' rationale provided adequate justification to move the item forward for full Board consideration.
Chairwoman Regalado clarified that the Request for Proposal (RFP) processes created business opportunities but rarely reduced costs for the County, particularly with labor contracts where costs consistently increased due to factors including living wage policies that exceed inflation.
Commissioner Gonzalez sought confirmation that employees would receive fair compensation.
Dr. Edwards confirmed the contract included inflationary adjustments ensuring fair wages and explained that extending contracts strengthened the County's negotiating position compared to facing expiring contracts where vendors held pricing leverage.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins further distinguished between late and early contract actions, noting this five-year contract without renewal options now sought extension to 2031 as a non-competitive designated purchase. She questioned the timing of future rebidding.
Dr. Edwards responded that rebidding timing would be determined by the administration and the Board, with flexibility to pursue competitive procurement within six months to three years.
Chairwoman Regalado clarified this represented the decision point for rebidding since the procurement process required three years, as confirmed by Ms. Uppal.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins contended that three years provided ample time for competitive bidding while maintaining favorable positioning. She argued the approach assumed systemic failure and that generic cost increase justifications applied universally to all contracts. Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins questioned whether this would establish precedent for indefinitely extending service contracts without competition, noting potential implications for other contractors seeking similar treatment.
Chairwoman Regalado responded that this situation was specific to Transit and that security contracts had been problematic until the current provider's improved performance. She maintained her position distinguishing labor from goods procurement, stating that economic opportunity and fiscal conservatism could not coexist in this context.
Hearing no further discussion the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing proposed resolution, as presented.
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3D Supplement
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REGARDING REQUEST FOR A NON-COMPETITIVE DESIGNATED PURCHASE FOR ADDITIONAL TIME AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY FOR SECURITY GUARD SERVICES
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Forwarded to BCC
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3E
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Resolution
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Oliver G. Gilbert, III
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RESOLUTION APPROVING NON-COMPETITIVE DESIGNATED PURCHASES PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1(B)(3) OF THE COUNTY CODE BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT TO AUTHORIZE: (A) ADDITIONAL TIME OF FOUR YEARS AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY OF $230,961,600.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $550,836,547.00 FOR CONTRACT NO. RFP-00217, SECURITY GUARD AND/OR SCREENING SERVICES FOR PEOPLE AND INTERNAL OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT; AND (B) ADDITIONAL TIME OF FOUR YEARS AND $72,000,000.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $181,923,717.00 FOR CONTRACT NOS. RFP-00188A-D, SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR THE WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL RELATED SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS TO THE CONTRACTS AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT:
Commissioner Steinberg stated that she would support the item through committee to enable full Board discussion but indicated she required additional briefings and deeper examination of the non-competitive procurement aspects before final consideration.
Hearing no further discussion, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION REGARDING REQUEST FOR A NON-COMPETITIVE DESIGNATED PURCHASE FOR ADDITIONAL TIME AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY UNDER CONTRACT NOS. RFP00188A-D AND RFP-00217 FOR SECURITY GUARD SERVICES
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Resolution
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RESOLUTION APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND ARQUITECTONICA INTERNATIONAL, INC., A FLORIDA CORPORATION, FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AUDITORIUM RENOVATIONS AND EXPANSION (PROJECT NO. A-20-CUA-01), TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00, THEREBY RESULTING IN A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $4,498,000.00, FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUIRED BY THE PROJECT, INCLUSIVE OF REIMBURSEMENT AND CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCES, TO BE FUNDED FROM THE COUNTY WIDE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT PROGRAM (�CIIP�); AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE FIRST AMENDMENT, TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, AND TO ENFORCE ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREOF
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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COUNTY MAYOR
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
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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):
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Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 5 - 0
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REPORT(S)
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ADJOURNMENT
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Agenda Key: 5430 |