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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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REPORT:
Jos� Soto, Commission Reporter (305) 375-1294
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1A
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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05 (H)
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REPORT:
Chairwoman Regalado convened the meeting at 11:14 a.m.
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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:
Dr. Carladenise Edwards, Chief Administrative Officer, Office of the Mayor;
Mr. Jimmy Morales, Chief Operations Officer, Office of the Mayor;
Ms. Cathy Burgos, Director, Miami-Dade Community Services Department;
Mr. David Clodfelter, Director and Chief Budget Officer, Miami-Dade Office of Management and Budget (OMB);
Ms. Namita Uppal, Director and Chief Procurement Officer, Miami-Dade Strategic Procurement Department (SPD);
Ms. Stacy Miller, Director, Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW);
Assistant County Attorneys (ACA) Michael Valdes, Bruce Libhaber, Eduardo Gonzalez, Annery Pulgar Alfonso, Shanika Graves and Monica Rizo; and
Deputy Clerks Kerry Khunjar Breakenridge, Israel Alonso, and Jos� Soto, Clerk of the Board.
Also in attendance was Board of County Commissioners� (Board) Chairman Rodriguez.
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1C
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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REPORT:
Commissioner Milian Orbis 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; with the exception of Agenda Item 3A, for which speakers would be heard when that item was taken up. The following persons appeared before the Committee to speak:
- Mr. Luis Gazitua, 150 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL, appeared on behalf of Freebee and expressed the company's interest in participating in the upcoming MetroConnect Request for Proposal (RFP) process referenced in Agenda Item 3G. He recommended that the county remove the north and northeast MetroConnect zones, specifically Aventura and North Miami Beach, from consideration due to existing Freebee services already operating in those areas and cost efficiency concerns.
- Mr. Carl Bey, 5150 NW 2nd Avenue, MiamFL, addressed the need for training programs in the marine, maritime, and boat building industry, which was not related to any items on today's agenda.
Chairwoman Regalado indicated that her staff would meet with Mr. Bey after the meeting.
There being no other persons appearing to speak, the reasonable opportunity to be heard was closed.
Chairwoman Regalado requested Agenda Items 3A and 3G to be pulled;
Commissioner Gonzalez added Agenda Items 3G and 3J to the Pull List;
Commissioner Milian Orbis added Agenda Items 3B and 3C to the Pull List to vote �no�; and
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins added Agenda Item 3J to the Pull List.
Setting of the Agenda:
ACA Valdes advised that the items to be considered at today�s meeting would be those listed in the final printed agenda, along with the addition of Agenda Item 3J as noted in the Changes memorandum; and Agenda Item 3K which was distributed to the Committee members earlier. He clarified the agenda items not pulled for discussion would also be considered simultaneously (Agenda Items 3D, 3E, 3F, 3H, 3I, 3K).
Commissioner Milian Orbis moved that the Committee approve today�s agenda with the aforementioned changes. This motion was seconded by Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins, and upon being put to a vote, passed 4-0 (Commissioner Steinberg was absent).
NOTE: Agenda Items 3D, 3E, 3F, 3H, 3I, 3K were forwarded to the Board with a favorable recommendation with the setting of the agenda.
Later in the meeting, a request was made for Agenda Items 3A, 3G and 3H to be forwarded to the December 16, 2025 Board meeting.
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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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252321
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Resolution
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Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust |
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FY 2026-30 UPDATE OF THE FIVE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN OF THE PEOPLE�S TRANSPORTATION PLAN (PTP)
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Steinberg
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REPORT:
ACA Valdes read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.
Chairwoman Regalado opened the public hearing and closed it after no one appeared to speak.
There being no questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the proposed resolution, as presented.
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COUNTY COMMISSION
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DEPARTMENT(S)
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3A
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250513
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Resolution
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Raquel A. Regalado
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE: (1) AN AMENDMENT TO LEASE NUMBER 4653 AND ASSOCIATED LAND USE PLAN WITH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2200 NW 7TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33127 COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER (�CENTER�), (2) AN AMENDMENT TO THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DESIGNATED RECEIVING SYSTEM PLAN, AND (3) ANY OTHER ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK, STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SHERIFF, AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE, AS WELL AS EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS SET FORTH THEREIN TO FURTHER THE PURPOSES SET FORTH HEREIN; SUBJECT TO THE EXECUTION OF SUCH AMENDMENTS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING 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 CONTRACTS WITH: (1) THE VILLAGE SOUTH, INC., AND ITS PARENT COMPANY WESTCARE FOUNDATION, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,280,628.00, DURING THE INITIAL THREE-YEAR TERM OF THE AGREEMENT, WITH TWO OPTIONS TO RENEW; AND (2) THE ADVOCATE PROGRAM INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,375,461.00, DURING THE INITIAL THREE-YEAR TERM OF THE AGREEMENT WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW, ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL ESTIMATED OPERATING COSTS TO THE COUNTY TOTALING $22,982,702.00, DURING THE INITIAL THREE-YEAR TERM OF BOTH AGREEMENTS, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $51,638,791.00, FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES AT THE CENTER; WAIVING USER ACCESS PROGRAM FEE AND RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06 REQUIRING CERTAIN CONTRACTS BE FULLY NEGOTIATED AND SIGNED; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS, AS WELL AS EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS SET FORTH THEREIN, WITH THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AS NECESSARY FOR DIVERSION OF INDIVIDUALS TO THE CENTER AND OPERATION OF A COURTROOM WITHIN THE CENTER; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR, RECEIVE, AND EXPEND FUNDING FOR THE PURPOSES DESCRIBED HEREIN, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LIMITATIONS, EXECUTE AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR RECEIPT AND EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDING, AND EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN ALL SUCH CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AUTHORIZED HEREIN; APPROVING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OPIOID FUNDING DISBURSEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (�PLAN�) THAT PROVIDES FOR THE ALLOCATION OF THE PORTION OF FUNDING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECOVERS IN IN RE: NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE LITIGATION OR ANY RELATED MATTER FOR ITS USE (�OPIOID FUNDING�) FOR A TERM COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2030; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXPEND OPIOID FUNDING AS DESCRIBED IN THE PLAN; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT THE PLAN TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AS REQUIRED BY THE FLORIDA OPIOID ALLOCATION AND STATEWIDE RESPONSE AGREEMENT; AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R-786-24 TO REPLACE REFERENCES TO WESTCARE FLORIDA, INC., WITH WESTCARE FOUNDATION, INC.
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Forwarded to BCC without a recommendation
Mover: Natalie Milian Orbis
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Steinberg
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REPORT:
Ms. Burgos began a PowerPoint presentation about the proposed Mental Health Center (Center), which included the following:
� Treatment for mentally ill persons and diversion from the criminal justice system;
� Persons to be treated would include those suffering from substance abuse;
� The Center would provide savings to County by treating mentally ill people who would have otherwise been incarcerated;
� More than $51 million had been invested in the Center;
� The Center was already approved through the voter-approved General Obligation Bond;
� WestCare Foundation (WestCare) was chosen to operate as the main service provider for the Center;
� The Center would have 75 beds: 10 crisis beds, 20 short-term beds and 45 level 2 residential beds;
� An Advocate Program to provide case management services;
� Proposal included a five-year plan with a three-year outlook on the fiscal impact to the County to include $25.28 million for WestCare�s operational costs, $3.36 million to The Advocate Program for support services, and $22.98 million for building maintenance;
� The plan would not use revenue from General Fund for the first two years; however, there would be a $10 million investment from General Fund in the third, fourth and fifth year of the Center�s operation;
� Supplemental funding secured by The Village South and The Advocate Program;
� The Center would receive in the first two years funding from Miami Rescue Plan funds, opioid settlement funds, the Community Services Department New Direction Treatment Program and the Homeless Trust; and
� Approval of Item 3A would authorize the County Mayor or designee to negotiate and execute amendments to the state lease and land use plan for the Center; approve non-competitive contracts with both organizations; approve Opioid Funding Plan; and allow the County Mayor or designee to apply for, receive and expend future funding related to the facility within parameters.
After the presentation concluded, the reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard on the foregoing item was opened and the following persons came forward to speak in support:
- Former Miami-Dade District 4 County Commissioner Sally Heyman, 1050 NE 181st Street, Miami, FL, recounted that as a County Commissioner she had worked with Judge Steven Leifman for 19 years on the Center project. She also stressed the urgency of treating people suffering from mental illness who were being processed in the County�s criminal justice system without treatment. Commissioner Heyman noted that the Center would not only treat mentally ill persons but save the County millions of dollars with treatment and diversion programs to prevent recidivism and improve public safety;
- Miami-Dade Public Defender Carlos Martinez, 1320 NW 14th Street, Miami, FL, emphasized the positive impact of the services from the Center for mentally ill people, their families and the community. He also said the Center served as a national model for treating mental illness even though it was not opened yet and once it opened the Center would obtain additional funding;
- Ms. Christina Crespi, Chief Executive Officer, Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), 201 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL, expressed support for the Center;
- Mr. Rick Beasley, Executive Director, CareerSource South Florida (CareerSource), 7900 Corporate Center Drive, Miami, FL, spoke on behalf of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce in support of the Center and announced that Careersource pledged $1 million for employment training services in the Center;
- Mr. Christian Molina, Deputy Chief of Staff for City of Miami District 4 Commissioner and DDA Chairman Ralph Rosado, 3058 SW 19th Terrace, Miami, FL, spoke on his behalf in support for the item. He stated the Center�s services would save revenue for the County and improve outcomes for the mentally ill. He also noted that the Miami commissioners and the DDA unanimously passed resolutions supporting the plan;
- Mr. Stephen Dutton, member of the Rotary Club of Miami, 244 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL, spoke about a personal incident where he and his partner, Mr. Thomas Lang, were physically attacked by a mentally ill unhoused person with an extensive violent criminal history on September 7, 2016 in downtown Miami. Even though the attack resulted in Mr. Lang�s death, Mr. Dutton supported the item because it would improve public safety and treat the mentally ill;
- Ms. Malena Legarre, co-founder and executive director, Hermanos de la Calle, 628 Fernwood Road, Key Biscayne, FL, mentioned that about 80 percent of the County�s unhoused residents suffer from mental illness and substance abuse. She noted that these persons were the hardest to house and provide services for and the Center would help them;
- Ms. Jacqueline Fernandez, National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) Miami-Dade County, 3150 SW 38th Avenue, Miami, FL, stated the Center represented NAMI�s mission of support for continuous mental health care; and
- The Honorable Steven Leifman, Associate Administrative Judge, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, address withheld, appeared virtually and stated the item was the culmination of a 21-year effort to create an effective alternative to jail for the County�s severely mentally ill residents. He mentioned a recent state law that held the County liable if it did not adequately address the unhoused. He detailed the current cost to jail and treat the mentally ill, and despite issues with the County budget, the Center offered the most cost-effective means of dealing with mentally ill persons and would end the cycle of recidivism for these persons. Judge Leifman also noted the state committed to funding the Center�s short-term treatment beds and listed the organizations and settlement funds that would help fund the Center�s other services.
Chairwoman Regalado emphasized the importance of having the Center fully funded in its first two (2) years of operation in order to prove the concept of comprehensive mental health care, and with the Board evaluating the Center�s cost savings. She added that once it was operational it would be easier to obtain grant funding.
Commissioner Gonzalez supported the concept of the Center but questioned how it would be funded and if it could be financially self-sustainable in the long run.
Commissioner Heyman detailed the former and current process to jail and treat mentally ill and unhoused residents, who would lose health care coverage according to law. The Center would cover health care costs for patients, which offered significant savings to the County. She also stressed the importance of monitoring the revenue that would be saved at the Center for the first two years.
Chairwoman Regalado commented on the plight of mentally ill veterans and low-income people who made up 35 to 45% of the unhoused population and who faced difficulty getting continuous mental health treatment even though they had the rights to benefits.
Commissioner Gonzalez opined that violent mentally ill persons in jails endangered law enforcement personnel who worked at the jails and they needed proper treatment.
Chairwoman Regalado indicated a vetted audit was done on the proposed Center, and the BCC was comfortable with the audit. She also noted the item was drafted by her to provide the Board with the opportunity to annually review the Center and make adjustments.
Ms. Burgos pointed out that three-year contracts were set up to come back for Board approval with data available for review. She emphasized that the clinical provider would not only deliver mental health services but would have a crisis mobile unit. Ms. Burgos remarked that WestCare�s in-kind outpatient services would add to the sustainability of the Center.
Commissioner Gonzalez questioned if Commissioner Hardemon had been briefed about the item since the Center would be located in his district.
Chairwoman Regalado indicated Commissioner Hardemon was informed.
Judge Leifman told the Committee members of health care facilities that committed to the Center such as Jackson Memorial Hospital which had contributed $7 million to the project, Camillus Health Concern planned a satellite office in the Center, and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute intended to provide ophthalmology services at the Center. He added that Boston Consulting Group did a business plan for the Center which revealed that the Center would pay for itself within three years.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins voiced her concerns with the item because it only included two-year financial projections despite years of planning for the Center. She questioned what would happen to patients after two years of treatment and funding for continuing treatment was discontinued. She raised the issue of the County possibly being unable to continue funding the Center and treatment because of deficit projections in the County Budget. She emphasized the need for a defined financial plan indicating the funding sources for the project. Commissioner Cohen Higgins requested to know from the administration how it intended to allocate $10 million in the third year to fund the Center.
Chairwoman Regalado noted that these issues were discussed with the administration and the item allocated funding from the opioid settlement fund. She explained there were not any plans beyond two years because the Center was a pilot program and data was not available. She preferred to have Board evaluations every six (6) months for the first two years. She also stated that if the facility closed, the patients would be re-incarcerated and the County would have to pay more to treat them in the jails.
Chairwoman Regalado mentioned she asked Judge Leifman to reduce the number of beds and there was originally a smaller pilot program that was fully funded.
Chairwoman Regalado indicated her willingness to amend the item to use the savings from the first year to fund the second year of the Center and so on.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins pointed out there would be a deficit in the third year of over $9 million, even with revenue from the opioid fund. This deficit would increase by over $12 million in the fourth year, and $13 million in the fifth year. She repeated her question of what would happen to patients if the funding ceased.
Ms. Burgos replied that the project would be scaled down if needed and WestCare would provide outpatient services to continue supporting patients.
Dr. Edwards explained that the pilot program had a five-year projection which included the administration proposing a $10 million budget, but the numbers in the projection was expected to change. She offered options such as the Board allocating funding, the administration actively seek grants and other supplements or re-establish how to serve the mentally ill. Dr. Edwards stated the administration recommended prioritizing the Center while the Budget Office would budget accordingly based on the needs of the program.
Chairwoman Regalado indicated her preference to provide the Board with more flexibility over allocating any savings and reiterated her willingness to amend the item. She also stated that the Center was fully funded for two years and it would be able to obtain additional funding once it was opened.
Judge Leifman informed the Committee that a 501(C) (3) organization had been set up to raise funding for the Center and $2.5 million had been raised already in the past year and a half. He recommended that the report by Boston Consulting Report be studied to learn more about the Center�s business plan. Judge Leifman also spoke about the positive impact the Center would have on individuals and the community and the expensive alternative of incarcerating the mentally ill.
Chairwoman Regalado stressed the need to promptly approve the item because of recent state legislation that mandated the County to remove unhoused persons from its streets. She added that the Center offered an alternative to the unhoused in lieu of arrest.
Judge Leifman pointed out that the County could be held legally liable if no services were provided to the unhoused.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins inquired why the financial plan for the Center lacked information about projected savings. She also asked if the $10 million budget was part of the projected deficit of $93 million in the County�s General Fund in 2027.
Dr. Edwards replied the Center�s proposed budget was not included in the General Fund projections because the item was not approved; the projections would be revised after approval and implementation of the program. She continued there was not a $10 million deficit for the Center but rather the cost to operate the facility. Regarding the lack of savings projections, she noted it was not typical at the start of a project to apply projected savings to the investment of an asset being developed because not enough data was available. She continued that once the Center was operational and had more data they would be able to revise and update projections and determine where to apply the savings. Dr. Edwards concluded that the Center was an asset that needed to be maintained and its value would increase as long as the Center provided optimal services and operations.
Chairwoman Regalado pointed out that the item did not have an RFP, which would have required information about projected savings.
Commissioner Heyman noted the program would yield significant savings to the County and help reduce the projected budget deficit.
Following discussion between Chairwoman Regalado and Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins regarding the item, Dr. Edwards explained the differences with the financial plan of the Center and those of RFPs for contracted services. In the case with the Center, it involved the development of an asset that did not exist before. She repeated it was not prudent to provide projections when there was not enough data. Dr. Edwards requested the administration be able to budget the $10 million to fund the Center and the administration would ensure the funding would be available for the facility.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins noted that unlike the past when handling pilot programs, the County now faced financial pressures. She was unsupportive of the proposed resolution because it was reliant on projected savings which were not highlighted in the item. Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins remarked she would reconsider her decision if it was amended to show savings projections when it was presented at the Board.
Commissioner Gonzalez stated the project had to be self-sustaining and with financial projections so that the savings could be earmarked. He suggested the item be amended to earmark the savings for the project or to defer it.
Chairwoman Regalado pointed out that grant funding would be lost if the item was deferred. She offered two options which were to forward the resolution to the Board without a recommendation or to amend it.
Judge Leifman confirmed that grant funding would be lost if the item failed or was deferred. He added that the Center was part of a larger project for criminal mental health diversion. He noted the diversion system had reduced arrests in the County from 118,000 to 53,000, as well as reducing the jail audit from 7,400 to 4,400. He added that the system also led to the closure of one of the County�s jails, the Women�s Annex, which saved the County $168 million. Judge Leifman emphasized that the Center would be the first facility in the nation to treat severe psychotic disorders and the alternative of incarceration would be more expensive to the County.
Commissioner Heyman suggested that the chief executive officer of Jackson Health System (JHS) could explain to the APC prior to the December 16, 2025 Board meeting why JHS provided funding for the Center and the projected savings from the facility. She also noted that other states implemented the same system and achieved beneficial results, including revenue savings.
Chairwoman Regalado proposed that the resolution be forwarded to the Board without recommendation and she would instruct staff to obtain written commitments from the City of Miami (Miami) and the City of Miami Beach (Miami Beach) to fund the Center for the third year. She cautioned that if the item was not adopted by the end of 2025, the funds raised for the Center would have to be returned. Chairwoman Regalado also suggested the item include the pledges and earmarks from the savings.
Commissioner Milian Orbis was supportive of the Center, however, she pointed out there was only funding for 75 beds even though 200 were available at the facility. She asked for a plan for funding the remaining beds and financial plans beyond the fifth year of operation. She also asked Dr. Edwards if there was any oversight of the facility.
Dr. Edwards indicated the administration would provide reports to the Board on a basis the Board decided was appropriate. She clarified there would be annual reviews but in the first year of the Center�s operation, quarterly reviews would be completed.
After Commissioner Milian Orbis recommended that the County�s Behavioral Health Advisory Board (BHAB) provide oversight and report to the Board, Ms. Burgos indicated the BHAB already did this task.
Commissioner Milian Orbis suggested the pledges from Miami and Miami Beach should be scheduled.
There being no further questions or comments, the Committee proceeded to vote on the proposed resolution, as presented.
SPECIAL NOTE: A request was made for the foregoing proposed resolution to be forwarded to the December 16, 2025 Board meeting.
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3B
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252291
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Resolution
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Marleine Bastien
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $8,471,833.00 FOR THE N.W. 7TH AVENUE CORRIDOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE N.W. 7TH AVENUE CORRIDOR COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 3 - 1
No: Milian Orbis
Excused: Steinberg
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3C
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252314
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Resolution
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Keon Hardemon
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 BUDGET IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $15,776,289.00 FOR THE MIDTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE MIDTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 3 - 1
No: Milian Orbis
Excused: Steinberg
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3D
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252199
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Resolution
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Strategic Procurement |
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF PREQUALIFICATION POOL EVN0014784, VOICE/DATA COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS & SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,050,000.00 FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM FOR ITD ON BEHALF OF MULTIPLE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND ANY RESULTING CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE 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, 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: Natalie Milian Orbis
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Steinberg
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3E
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252329
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Resolution
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Strategic Procurement |
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RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE�S ADDITION OF VENDORS TO OPEN PREQUALIFICATION POOLS DURING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Natalie Milian Orbis
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Steinberg
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3F
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252353
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Resolution
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Strategic Procurement |
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,109,000.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $45,410,009.00 FOR CONTRACT NO. 060B2490021, COMMERCIAL OFF-THE-SHELF SOFTWARE (COTS) FOR COMMUNICATIONS, INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT ON BEHALF OF MULTIPLE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION OR EXTENSIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Natalie Milian Orbis
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Steinberg
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3G
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252142
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Resolution
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Juan Carlos Bermudez
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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 24 MONTHS AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY OF $10,973,466.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED CUMULATIVE AMOUNT OF $35,030,245.00 FOR CONTRACT NO. RFP-01083 FOR ON-DEMAND TRANSIT SERVICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS; AUTHORIZING THE REVISED FARE COLLECTION STRUCTURE, SERVICE CHANGES AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS SET FORTH IN SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 5; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 5 AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, INCLUDING TERMINATION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE COUNTY CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER NO. 3-38
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Seconder: Raquel A. Regalado
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Milian Orbis
Excused: Steinberg
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REPORT:
Ms. Miller provided a PowerPoint presentation about the proposals and re-procurement for the MetroConnect ride share service, which included the following:
� The annual budget for MetroConnect would be adjusted from $8 million to $5.5 million, which would extend the current contract with the vendor to two years;
� A proposed fare increase to $3.75 per ride;
� Service hours would be reduced (operating weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with discontinued weekend service), and three (3) service zones would be discontinued (Civic Center, Kendall North and Waterford Business District);
� A three-mile service cap;
� Re-procurement of two solicitations: software and service delivery;
� A $10.9 million two-year contract extension to implement service adjustments and have two further solicitations;
� There was a delayed implementation of the contract to February 1, 2026 because the item had been previously delayed and needed a 30-day period of modification and public engagement;
� A decrease in ridership was expected due to fare increase; and
� A procurement timeline through December 2027
While expressing initial reservations about the item, Commissioner Gonzalez stated he would support it if that was the Committee's preference. He indicated his concerns with the elimination of services in the south, southwest and west areas in the County and with the proposed fare increase. Commissioner Gonzalez indicated he may not support the resolution when it was presented at the Board meeting.
Chairwoman Regalado spoke about previous discussions during the Budget Hearings about the proposed fare increase. She asked Ms. Miller if more revenue could be saved.
Ms. Miller replied this was based on the existing contract extension which expired in December 2025 and explained a two-year extension would allow for re-procurement which should be completed by the fall of 2026. She also indicated that after the Budget Hearings no companies submitted unsolicited proposals to provide service for less money, but any company could always submit a proposal.
There being no further comments or questions, the Committee proceeded to vote on the proposed resolution, as presented.
SPECIAL NOTE: A request was made for the foregoing proposed resolution to be forwarded to the December 16, 2025 Board meeting.
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3H
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252327
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Resolution
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Juan Carlos Bermudez
Sen. Rene Garcia
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AWARD OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE CAPITAL PROJECT TITLED ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS TO NW 107 AVENUE FROM NW 138 STREET TO NW 170 STREET, PROJECT NO. 20250046, TO H&R PAVING, INC., FOR A TERM OF 730 CALENDAR DAYS AND A VALUE OF $31,366,638.18, INCLUSIVE OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE OF $2,845,842.30, AND OTHER ALLOWANCES OF $62,372.50; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAME AND EXERCISE THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Natalie Milian Orbis
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Steinberg
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REPORT:
A request was made for the foregoing proposed resolution to be forwarded to the December 16, 2025 BCC meeting.
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3I
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252265
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Resolution
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Raquel A. Regalado
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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE DADELAND SOUTH JOINT DEVELOPMENT PARCEL LEASE WHICH BIFURCATES THE PHASE I AND PHASE III LEASES AND INCREASES THE MINIMUM RENT FOR PHASES I AND III FROM $320,000.00 PER YEAR TO $400,000.00 PER YEAR WITH ANNUAL INCREASES OF 1.5 PERCENT PER YEAR UNTIL 2038 AND 2 PERCENT ANNUAL INCREASES THEREAFTER; WAIVING IMPLEMENTING ORDER NO. 8-4; AND EXTENDING THE LEASE TERM FOR PHASE I AND PHASE III BY 25 YEARS PURSUANT TO SECTION 125.35(1)(B), FLORIDA STATUTES; DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAME, EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS CONFERRED THEREIN, AND TAKE ALL ACTIONS TO EFFECTUATE SAME
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Natalie Milian Orbis
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Steinberg
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Resolution
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Danielle Cohen Higgins
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RESOLUTION DELEGATING CONTRACTING AUTHORITY TO THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO AWARD, ACCESS, AND MODIFY COMPETITIVELY SOLICITED CONTRACTS TO PURCHASE SHERIFF VEHICLES, FIRE TRUCKS, MOBILE EQUIPMENT AND OTHER LIGHT AND HEAVY FLEET VEHICLES IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $94,288,980.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26; DIRECTING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE BOARD; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF ANY CONTRACTS AWARDED, ACCESSED, OR MODIFIED PURSUANT TO THIS DELEGATION, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION, RENEWAL AND EXTENSION PROVISIONS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO GIVE NOTICE OF ANY AWARD, ISSUE THE APPROPRIATE PURCHASE ORDER TO GIVE EFFECT TO SAME AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF ANY SUCH CONTRACTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Seconder: Roberto J. Gonzalez
Vote: 3 - 0
Absent: Milian Orbis
Excused: Steinberg
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REPORT:
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins assumed sponsorship of the foregoing proposed resolution.
ACA Valdes read the title of the foregoing proposed resolution into the record.
Commissioner Gonzalez expressed his concerns over the price to purchase vehicles for the County and that he had not met with departmental staff except those from the Miami-Dade Sheriff�s Office (MDSO) and the Miami-Dade County Chief of Public Safety. He stressed his approval of purchasing vehicles for MDSO and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (Fire Rescue) but was hesitant to approve purchasing vehicles for the other departments listed in the item. Commissioner Gonzalez would support the resolution but recommended bifurcating the item to only approve the purchase for the MDSO and Fire Rescue vehicles, while deferring the purchase of the other vehicles until he had time to meet with department staff, such as the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD).
Chairwoman Regalado pointed out she met with staff from WASD.
Ms. Uppal explained the intent of the proposed resolution to purchase 999 vehicles for the County in the current fiscal year for $94 million. She continued that about 70% of the vehicles were designated for MDSO, WASD and the Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management which needed them. Ms. Uppal asked for the item�s support due to deadline pressures from manufacturers and SPD would brief all the Committee members about the purchase.
Commissioner Gonzalez stated he would support the resolution but voiced his preference to have met all the departments before the item was presented at the Board because he did not have time to meet all of them prior to today�s meeting since the item was suddenly placed on the APC agenda.
Ms. Uppal assured Commissioner Gonzalez he would have the opportunity to meet all department staff before the Board meeting.
Chairwoman Regalado explained to Commissioner Gonzalez the resolution was placed on today�s APC agenda because it was originally on the agenda of the Transportation Committee (TC) which was canceled. All of TC�s items were then transferred to other committees, including the APC, and no committee meetings were scheduled for January 2026.
Dr. Edwards pointed out the new vehicles would ensure the safety of County employees and lower operating costs.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins was supportive of deferring the item and questioned why the initial cost of the fleet was high and where the savings would be allocated after the price was reduced from $167 million to $94 million. She also asked if the fleet was budgeted for $167 million
Ms. Uppal replied the budget was for $94 million and requested the item be forwarded to the December 16, 2025 Board meeting.
Commissioner Gonzalez moved to defer the proposed resolution except for the bifurcation of the public safety vehicles to approve their purchase.
Vice Chairwoman Cohen Higgins seconded the motion.
Ms. Uppal recommended the item be forwarded to the January 21, 2026 Board meeting because bifurcating it would create issues and the departments would have time to meet with Commissioner Gonzalez.
Commissioner Gonzalez withdrew his motion to defer the item.
There being no further comments or questions, the Committee proceeded to vote on the proposed resolution, as presented.
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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 RECEIVE AND EXPEND $125,000.00 FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR HOUSEHOLDS ON MIAMI BEACH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF SUCH, INCLUDING AMENDMENT, MODIFICATION, RENEWAL AND TERMINATION CLAUSES CONTAINED THEREIN; AND WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06
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Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Natalie Milian Orbis
Seconder: Danielle Cohen Higgins
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Steinberg
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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(S)
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ADJOURNMENT
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REPORT:
There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 1:27 p.m.
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Agenda Key: 5445 |