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Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners Minutes
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
9:30:00 AM
Commission Chambers
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Members Present: Oliver G. Gilbert, III; Marleine Bastien; Keon Hardemon; Micky Steinberg; Natalie Milian Orbis; Raquel A. Regalado; Danielle Cohen Higgins; Kionne L. McGhee; Anthony Rodriguez; Roberto J. Gonzalez; Juan Carlos Bermudez; Sen. Rene Garcia
Members Absent: None
Members Late: None
Members Excused: None
Members Absent County Business: None

         
1 MINUTES PREPARED BY:  
  REPORT: Chester Rodriguez, Commission Reporter
(305) 375-3819
 
1A INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05(H)  
1B ROLL CALL  
1C PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
 
1D SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT 8:30 AM)  
1D1  
  252223 Proclamation     Juan Carlos Bermudez        
  SPECIAL PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO THE DORAL CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM (DORCAM) ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR ANNIVERSARY Presented
1D2  
  252236 Special Presentation     Marleine Bastien        
  SPECIAL PRESENTATION RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 2025 AS �PREMATURITY AWARENESS MONTH'' Presented
1D3  
  252287 Special Presentation     Marleine Bastien        
  SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO PRESENT THE KING OF SAVALOU BENIN WITH THE KEY TO THE COUNTY Presented
1E CITIZEN'S PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM)  
1F REPORTS OF OFFICIAL BOARDS  
1G REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06  
1H MOTION TO SET THE AGENDA AND "PULL LIST"  
1I OFFICE OF COMMISSION AUDITOR  
1J OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS  
1K OFFICE OF COMMUNITY ADVOCACY  
1L OFFICE OF POLICY AND BUDGETARY AFFAIRS  
2 MAYORAL ISSUES  
2A MAYORAL VETOES  
2B MAYORAL REPORTS  
2B1  
  252166 Report      
  STATUS REPORT ON FEMA REIMBURSEMENTS FOR HURRICANE IRMA - DIRECTIVE NO. 222706(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
2B2  
  252181 Report      
  FEASIBILITY OF LOWERING THE SPEED LIMIT TO 25 MILES PER HOUR ON CERTAIN COUNTY-MAINTAINED ROADS IN THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA � DIRECTIVE NO. 240328(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 2B2 Substitute, Legislative File No. 252297 for the Substitute version.  
2B2 SUBSTITUTE  
  252297 Report      
  FEASIBILITY OF LOWERING THE SPEED LIMIT TO 25 MILES PER HOUR ON CERTAIN COUNTY-MAINTAINED ROADS IN THE UNINCORPORATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE AREA � DIRECTIVE NO. 240328 [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 252181](Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
2B3  
  252196 Report      
  2025 CHARTER REVIEW TASK FORCE PRELIMINARY REPORT(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
2B4  
  252183 Report      
  FY 2024-25 STATE LEGISLATIVE AWARDS � THIRD QUARTER REPORT - DIRECTIVE NO. 241683(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
2B5  
  252184 Report      
  REPORT IDENTIFYING ANY CONTRACTS THAT HAVE BEEN AWARDED BY THE BOARD BUT HAVE NOT BEEN EXECUTED BY THE COUNTY MAYOR AND FOR WHICH A WORK OR PURCHASE ORDER HAVE NOT BEEN ISSUED AND ANY TWO-STEP PROCUREMENTS WHERE THE PROPOSERS HAVE BEEN SHORTLISTED BUT NOT EVALUATED DURING THE SECOND STEP � CALENDAR YEAR 2024 � DIRECTIVE NO. 220656(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
2B6  
  252191 Report      
  LEAVE DONATIONS FOR THE TEXAS FLOODS RELIEF EFFORTS � DIRECTIVE NO. 251571(Mayor) Accepted
Report
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
2C OTHER ISSUES  
3 CONSENT ITEMS  
3A COMMISSIONER CONSENT ITEMS  
3A1  
  252218 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Anthony Rodriguez        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2025-26 DISTRICT 10 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-1107-25
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
3A2  
  252214 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Marleine Bastien        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2025-26 DISTRICT 2 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE, FROM THE FY 2025-26 DISTRICT 2 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM, AND FROM THE FY 2025-26 DISTRICT 2 ARENA NAMING RIGHTS FUND; RESCINDING AN ALLOCATION FROM THE FY 2024-25 DISTRICT 2 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM; AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-238-21 AS RELATED TO THE ALLOCATIONS FROM THE ARENA NAMING RIGHTS FUND Adopted
Resolution R-1108-25
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
3A3  
  252220 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Juan Carlos Bermudez        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2025-26 DISTRICT 12 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE; FROM THE FY 2025-26 DISTRICT 12 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM AND FROM THE FY 2025-26 DISTRICT 12 STROLLER PARKING FUND Adopted
Resolution R-1109-25
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
3A4  
  252221 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Sen. Rene Garcia        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2025-26 DISTRICT 13 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE AND THE FY 2025-26 DISTRICT 13 ARENA NAMING RIGHTS FUND Adopted
Resolution R-1110-25
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
3A5  
  252222 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Oliver G. Gilbert, III        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2025-26 DISTRICT 1 DESIGNATED PROJECT PROGRAM Adopted
Resolution R-1111-25
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
3A6  
  252219 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Roberto J. Gonzalez        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2025-26 DISTRICT 11 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-1112-25
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
3A7  
  252215 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Keon Hardemon        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2025-26 DISTRICT 3 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-1113-25
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
3A8  
  252217 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2025-26 DISTRICT 9 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE, FROM THE FY 2025-26 DISTRICT 9 OFFICE FUND, AND FROM THE FY 2025-26 DISTRICT 9 ARENA NAMING RIGHTS FUND; AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. R-238-21 AS RELATED TO THE ALLOCATION FROM THE ARENA NAMING RIGHTS FUND Adopted
Resolution R-1114-25
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
3A9  
  252216 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING ALLOCATIONS FROM THE FY 2025-26 DISTRICT 7 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE Adopted
Resolution R-1115-25
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
4 ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING  
4A  
  252205 Ordinance   Sen. Rene Garcia        
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONING; CREATING SECTION 33-26.1 AND AMENDING SECTION 33-1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; CLARIFYING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES; PROVIDING PROCESS FOR CERTIFIED RECOVERY RESIDENCES TO OBTAIN REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FROM LAND USE REGULATIONS; AMENDING SECTION 33-304.2; PROVIDING A COMPLETENESS REVIEW PERIOD FOR PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Adopted on first reading; PH and 2nd reading scheduled for 12/2/2025 BCC
Ordinance 25-111
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 12 - 0
  REPORT: CA Bonzon-Keenan read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

The foregoing proposed ordinance was adopted on first reading and scheduled for a public hearing before the Policy Council (PC) on December 8, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Pursuant to a motion made by Senator Garcia, the public hearing and second reading for the foregoing item was set before the December 2, 2025 Board of County Commissioner (Board/BCC) meeting at 9:30 a.m.
(See Agenda Item 15B1 for more details)
 
  11/17/2025 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
5 PUBLIC HEARINGS (Scheduled for 9:30 a.m.)  
5A  
  252122 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF EL CAYON, FILED BY PRINCETON AT 250 ST, LLC, LOCATED IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 56 SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET SOUTH OF SW 249 STREET, ON THE EAST APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET WEST OF SW 133 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY SW 250 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY SW 134 AVENUE)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-1116-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 12 - 0
5B  
  252124 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF TERRACES AT BISCAYNE GARDENS FILED BY MURAT CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC, LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY NW 162 STREET, ON THE EAST APPROXIMATELY 620 FEET WEST OF NORTH MIAMI AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY NW 161 STREET, AND ON THE WEST BY NW 2 AVENUE)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-1117-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 12 - 0
5C  
  252126 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WAIVER OF PLAT OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (D-25214), FILED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 53 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST (BOUNDED ON THE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 130 FEET SOUTH OF NW 34 STREET, ON THE EAST APPROXIMATELY 390 FEET WEST OF NW 30 AVENUE, ON THE SOUTH BY NW 33 STREET AND ON THE WEST APPROXIMATELY 40 FEET EAST OF NW 31 AVENUE)(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-1118-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 12 - 0
5D  
  252212 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON CLASS I PERMIT APPLICATION AND REQUEST FOR VARIANCE BY YACHTING PROMOTIONS, INC. FOR A TEMPORARY 350 SLIP DOCKING FACILITY FOR AN ANNUAL BOAT SHOW, INCLUDING FLOATING STRUCTURES WITH A NON-WATER DEPENDENT USE, OVER TIDAL WATERS WITHIN THE INDIAN CREEK WATERWAY FROM 4401 TO 4775 COLLINS AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS(Regulatory and Economic Resources) Adopted
Resolution R-1119-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 12 - 0
5E  
  252178 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION DECLARING AS SURPLUS CERTAIN COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTIES KNOWN AS ARTHUR MAYS VILLAS, NARANJA, MODELLO II, AND PINE ISLAND PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS LOCATED IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 9 (�PROPERTIES�); REVISING THE INVENTORY LIST OF REAL PROPERTIES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING, TO INCLUDE THE PROPERTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 125.379, FLORIDA STATUTES; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE, ON AN EXPEDITED BASIS, TO: (1) PERFORM ALL DUE DILIGENCE NECESSARY TO DETERMINE WHETHER ANY OBSTACLES OR IMPEDIMENTS EXIST TO DISPOSE OF THE PROPERTIES UNDER THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT�S (�HUD�) SECTION 18 AND/OR RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM, AND SECTION 125.379, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDEVELOPING SAID PROPERTIES WITH AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP HOUSING; (2) NEGOTIATE FINAL TERMS OF A LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SG SOUTH MIAMI-DADE VENTURES, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTIES; (3) SEEK HUD�S CONSENT TO DISPOSE AND/OR AMEND ANY EXISTING DISPOSITION OF THE PROPERTIES WITHOUT A COMPETITIVE PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAWS, REGULATIONS AND HUD DIRECTIVES; AND (4) INITIATE THE HUD REQUIRED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS; REQUIRING A REPORT; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT THE FINAL AGREEMENT TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL Adopted
Resolution R-1120-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 11 - 1
No: Steinberg
  11/12/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Housing Committee  
  11/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Housing Committee  
5F  
  252225 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Marleine Bastien        
  RESOLUTION DECLARING AS SURPLUS CERTAIN COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTIES KNOWN AS KLINE NUNN, LITTLE RIVER PLAZA, AND LITTLE RIVER TERRACE PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS, AND ONE VACANT COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY (�PROPERTIES�) LOCATED IN COMMISSION DISTRICT 2; REVISING THE INVENTORY LIST OF REAL PROPERTIES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AFTER A PUBLIC HEARING, TO INCLUDE THE PROPERTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 125.379, FLORIDA STATUTES; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE, ON AN EXPEDITED BASIS, TO: (1) PERFORM ALL DUE DILIGENCE NECESSARY TO DETERMINE WHETHER ANY OBSTACLES OR IMPEDIMENTS EXIST TO DISPOSE OF THE PROPERTIES UNDER THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT�S (�HUD�) SECTION 18 AND/OR RENTAL ASSISTANCE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM, AND SECTION 125.379, FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REDEVELOPING SAID PROPERTIES WITH AFFORDABLE RENTAL AND HOMEOWNERSHIP HOUSING; (2) NEGOTIATE FINAL TERMS OF A 99-YEAR GROUND LEASE OR LEASE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (�AGREEMENT�) WITH PCSH LITTLE RIVER REDEVELOPMENT, LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AND AN AFFILIATE OF PINNACLE COMMUNITIES II AND SMITH & HENZY AFFORDABLE GROUP (�DEVELOPER�), RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTIES; (3) SEEK HUD�S CONSENT TO DISPOSE OF THE PROPERTIES WITHOUT A COMPETITIVE PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAWS, REGULATIONS AND HUD DIRECTIVES; (4) SEEK FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION�S CONSENT TO ALLOCATE $15,000,000.00 IN RESILIENT FLORIDA GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS TO THE DEVELOPER TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LITTLE RIVER ADAPTION ACTION AREA; AND (5) INITIATE THE HUD REQUIRED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS; REQUIRING A REPORT; AND DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT THE FINAL AGREEMENT TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL Adopted
Resolution R-1121-25
Mover: Kionne L. McGhee
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 12 - 0
  REPORT: The foregoing resolution contained a scrivener�s error, which was corrected as follows:

"On page MDC004 in the third whereas clause the Kline Nunn Property is comprised of 1.15 acres rather than 1.5 acres, also the address should read 8300 N. Miami Ave. instead of 830 N. Miami Ave.".
 
  11/12/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Housing Committee  
  11/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Housing Committee  
6A CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS  
6B POLICY MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE BOARD  
7 ORDINANCES SET FOR SECOND READING  
8 DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS  
8A AVIATION DEPARTMENT  
8A1  
  252233 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy     
  RESOLUTION REJECTING ALL BIDS IN CONNECTION WITH PROJECT NO. U010D-1 FOR THE MIAMI-DADE AVIATION DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE SATELLITE E NEW CHILLER PLANT AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT; 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 CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT, IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 255.20 OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES; APPROVING AWARD OF A NON-COMPETITIVE CONTRACT TO MAGNUM CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, LLC, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CHILLER PLANT AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CONTRACT NO. U010D-1, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $29,259,230.00; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE SAME, AND TO EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS THEREOF, INCLUDING TERMINATION [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER 251608](Aviation Department) Adopted
Resolution R-1122-25
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
  11/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Airport Committee  
  11/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Airport Committee  
8B thru 8F (No items were submitted for these sections.)  
8G MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DEPARTMENT  
8G1  
  252021 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Sen. Rene Garcia        
  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(Office of Management and Budget) Adopted
Resolution R-1123-25
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
  11/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee  
  11/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Appropriations Committee  
8H thru 8I (No items were submitted for these sections.)  
8J PORT OF MIAMI DEPARTMENT  
8J1  
  252172 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Micky Steinberg
Sen. Rene Garcia
Danielle Cohen Higgins
       
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED CRUISE TERMINAL AGREEMENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE TERMINAL TRANSFER RIDER WITH NCL (BAHAMAS) LTD. (COLLECTIVELY, THE �AMENDMENT�) WITH AN ESTIMATED POSITIVE FISCAL IMPACT TO THE COUNTY OF $851,092,213.00; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO: (1) EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT AND EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS CONTAINED THEREIN, INCLUDING APPROVALS, DENIALS, AND TERMINATION AND EXTENSION RIGHTS; AND (2) TAKE ANY OTHER ACTS NECESSARY TO GIVE EFFECT TO THE AMENDMENT, INCLUDING APPROVING ANY OTHER INSTRUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS(Port of Miami) Adopted
Resolution R-1124-25
Mover: Micky Steinberg
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Rodriguez
  REPORT: Senator Garcia requested to Co Sponsor the item.  
  11/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Port and Resiliency Committee  
  11/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Port and Resiliency Committee  
8K thru 8L (No items were submitted for these sections.)  
8M SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT  
8M1  
  251786 Resolution     Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee        
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A STANDARD FORM OF THE THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND CONTRACT CITIES FOR USE OF THE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, AND TO EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS, POWERS, AND OPTIONS THEREIN, INCLUDING RENEWAL AND TERMINATION [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 251685](Solid Waste Management Department) Amended
  REPORT: Commissioner Steinberg moved that the Board adopt the foregoing proposed resolution, as amended. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Bermudez, and upon being put to a vote, passed 11-0 (Commissioner Hardemon was absent).

The final amended version was assigned Resolution No. R-1125-25.
 
  9/8/2025 Deferred to next committee meeting by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
  10/14/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee  
  11/4/2025 Deferred by the Board of County Commissioners  
8M1 SUPPLEMENT  
  252279 Supplement      
  SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON THE THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR USE OF THE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Presented
8N TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS  
8N1  
  252182 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Roberto J. Gonzalez        
  RESOLUTION ACCEPTING ONE CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY INTERESTS IN A PORTION OF SW 158TH AVENUE FROM APPROXIMATELY 650 FEET NORTHEAST OF THE CENTERLINE OF SW 96TH STREET NORTHEAST FOR 127 FEET FOR ROAD PURPOSES TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE INSTRUMENT OF CONVEYANCE AND TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS TO EFFECTUATE SAME(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-1126-25
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
8N2  
  251683 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY REGARDING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC IN THE SILVER BLUFF AREA NEIGHBORHOOD WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI TO RESOLVE A CONFLICT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 164, FLORIDA STATUTES (THE FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION ACT)(Transportation and Public Works) Adopted
Resolution R-1127-25
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
  10/16/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Policy Council  
8O (No items were submitted for this section.)  
8P STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT  
8P1  
  252107 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Raquel A. Regalado        
  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(Strategic Procurement) Adopted
Resolution R-1128-25
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 12 - 0
  11/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Appropriations Committee  
  11/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC by the Appropriations Committee  
8P2  
  250794 Resolution     Keon Hardemon
Marleine Bastien
Roberto J. Gonzalez
Micky Steinberg
       
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. EVN0008779 TO ADVOCATE PROGRAM, INC. AND COURT OPTIONS, INC. FOR MISDEMEANOR DIVERSION SERVICES WITH ESTIMATED CUMULATIVE REVENUE OF $21,600,000.00 FOR AN INITIAL FIVE-YEAR TERM, WITH ONE, THREE-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW FOR THE STATE ATTORNEY�S OFFICE; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO 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(Strategic Procurement) Amended
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 8P2 Amended, Legislative File No. 252312 for the final amended version.  
  5/13/2025 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Safety and Health Committee  
  6/3/2025 Deferred by the Board of County Commissioners  
  6/26/2025 Deferred by the Board of County Commissioners  
8P2 Amended  
  252312 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Keon Hardemon
Marleine Bastien
Roberto J. Gonzalez
Micky Steinberg
       
  RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. EVN0008779 TO ADVOCATE PROGRAM, INC. AND COURT OPTIONS, INC. FOR MISDEMEANOR DIVERSION SERVICES WITH ESTIMATED CUMULATIVE REVENUE OF $21,600,000.00 FOR AN INITIAL FIVE-YEAR TERM, WITH ONE, THREE-YEAR OPTION TO RENEW FOR THE STATE ATTORNEY�S OFFICE; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO 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 [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 250794] (Strategic Procurement) Adopted as amended
Resolution R-1129-25
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Vote: 12 - 0
9 ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENTAL ITEMS  
10 AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COUNCILS AND TRUSTS  
11 COUNTY COMMISSION  
11A RESOLUTIONS  
11A1  
  252213 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Juan Carlos Bermudez
Sen. Rene Garcia
       
  RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO REVISE THE FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE, TO FACILITATE THE SAFE REUSE OF ASH BYPRODUCT FROM WASTE-TO-ENERGY FACILITIES; AND URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE, AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE, REGARDING POSSIBLE REUSE OPTIONS FOR INCINERATOR ASH Adopted
Resolution R-1130-25
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
  REPORT: Senator Garcia requested to Co-Sponsor the item.  
11A2  
  252261 Resolution     Oliver G. Gilbert, III        
  RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENT TO FILL THE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER FOR DISTRICT 5 Amended
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 11A2 Amended, Legislative File No. 252334 for the final amended version.  
11A2 SUPPLEMENT  
  252298 Supplement      
  SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION RE: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DISTRICT 5 COMMISSION APPLICANTS RESEARCH(Commission Auditor) Presented
11A2 Amended  
  252334 Resolution   Click here if you don't have Adobe PDF Reader Clerk's Official Copy    Oliver G. Gilbert, III        
  RESOLUTION MAKING APPOINTMENT TO FILL THE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER FOR DISTRICT 5 [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 252261] Adopted as amended
Resolution R-1131-25
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 7 - 5
No: Steinberg , Regalado , McGhee , Bermudez , Garc�a
  REPORT: Commissioner Gilbert III opened the discussion by motioning to appoint State Representative Vicki Lopez to the vacant District 5 Commissioner seat. He expressed the view that holding a special election only months before a scheduled countywide election would not serve the best interests of residents, citing the anticipated costs and expected low voter turnout as primary considerations. Commissioner Gilbert III noted that Ms. Lopez had already been elected by the residents of District 5 as their state representative and spoke to her work ethic and leadership as further justification for the appointment.

Senator Garcia shared his perspective that the voters of Miami-Dade County deserved the opportunity to be heard when vacancies arose on the Board. While acknowledging his personal regard for Ms. Lopez, he indicated he could not lend his support to the appointment motion, as he believed the decision should rest with the electorate.

Commissioner Steinberg indicated she would not be supporting the motion to appoint, aligning her position with those who favored allowing voters to determine the outcome through a special election.

Commissioner Bermudez expressed his reservations about filling the seat through appointment rather than election. He acknowledged Ms. Lopez's qualities personally but maintained that a fair electoral process was the appropriate path forward. To provide context for his position, Commissioner Bermudez recounted a personal experience in which he had been appointed to a position, later choosing to resign and seek the seat through election out of his own commitment to democratic principles. He noted that regardless of the motion's outcome, he would work collaboratively with whoever ultimately filled the seat.

Commissioner Hardemon referenced two previous instances in which the Board had filled vacant seats through appointment, noting that both individuals had contributed positively to the Board. He expressed concern that a prolonged vacancy was not productive for the Board or the residents it served and acknowledged that among those being considered, Ms. Lopez stood out as the only candidate who would be required to vacate her current elected office in order to accept the appointment. He indicated his readiness to move forward and close the matter.

Commissioner Regalado directed her remarks toward the circumstances that had created the vacancy, noting that the timing of the resignation had placed the Board in a difficult position. She referenced the resignation of Commissioner Higgins as one that could have occurred with greater notice, contrasting it with her own prior resignation, during which she had stepped down with sufficient time for her replacement to appear on the same election ballot. She further noted that a special election need not necessarily carry additional cost if properly timed and planned.

Commissioner Gonzalez sought clarification from the County Attorney's Office on the term of service for any individual who might be appointed to the vacant seat.

CA Bonzon-Keenan clarified that an appointee would serve through the next countywide election, at which point the winner of that election would serve out the balance of the remaining term.

Vice Chairman McGhee acknowledged his longstanding professional relationship and personal friendship with Ms. Lopez. He indicated that the central question before the Board was not simply who would fill the seat, but rather who held the authority to make that determination. Vice Chairman McGhee noted that he had drafted legislation intended to address this question, though a procedural hold had prevented it from advancing, which he cited as the reason he had attempted to bring the item before the Board through a motion. While expressing no objection to those who had previously been appointed to the Board, he stated his preference that voters be given the choice through a special election.

Chairman Rodriguez indicated his support for the appointment of Ms. Lopez, stating that the decision itself was an expression of democratic principles. He reasoned that a standalone special election would likely yield low voter participation, and that allowing the matter to be decided through the next countywide election would more fully and accurately reflect the will of the residents of District 5.

There being no further comments, the Board voted on the foregoing proposed resolution, as amended to appoint Vicki L. Lopez to serve as District 5 Commissioner until the next county-wide election.
 
11B ADDITIONAL BUDGET ALLOCATIONS  
11B1  
  252387 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 1) Approved
Mover: Oliver G. Gilbert, III
Seconder: Kionne L. McGhee
Vote: 12 - 0
  REPORT: The following allocation was made from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 discretionary reserve, as requested by Commissioner Gilbert III:

~$10,000 � Family Action Network Movement (FANM) for Give Miami Day
 
 
11B3  
  252389 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 CBO DISRECTIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 8) Approved
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon
  REPORT: The following allocation was made from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 discretionary reserve funds, as requested by Commissioner Cohen Higgins:

~$5,000 � Family Action Network Movement (FANM) for Give Miami Day
 
11B4  
  252390 Report      
  ALLOCATIONS OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 10) Approved
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon
  REPORT: The following allocation was made from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 discretionary reserve funds, as requested by Chairman Rodriguez:

~$5,000 � Family Action Network Movement (FANM) for Give Miami Day
 
11B5  
  252391 Report      
  ALLOCATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 CBO DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUNDS (DISTRICT 11) Approved
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 11 - 0
Absent: Hardemon
  REPORT: The following allocation was made from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 CBO Discretionary Reserve Fund, as requested by Commissioner Gonzalez:

~$5,000 � Family Action Network Movement (FANM) for Give Miami Day
 
12 COUNTY MAYOR  
13 COUNTY ATTORNEY  
14 ITEMS SUBJECT TO 4-DAY RULE  
15 CLERK OF THE BOARD  
15B REPORTS  
15B1  
  251646 Report      
  PROPOSED PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR ORDINANCES SUBMITTED FOR FIRST READING NOVEMBER 18, 2025(Clerk of the Board) Approved as amended
Mover: Sen. Rene Garcia
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 12 - 0
15C COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS  
15D COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS BY BALLOT  
15E MAYOR�S REQUEST FOR ALLOCATIONS FROM DISCRETIONARY OR IN-KIND RESERVE FUNDS  
16 ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY  
16A ZONING AGENDA (Scheduled for 9:30 a. m.)  
19 ADJOURNMENT  
3 CONSENT AGENDA  


8/7/2026       Agenda Key: 5435

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