FINAL OFFICIAL
Miami-Dade Transportation Cmte Minutes
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
9:00:00 AM
Oliver G. Gilbert III (1), Chairman; Raquel A. Regalado (7), Vice Chairwoman; Commissioners Marleine Bastien (2), Juan Carlos Bermudez (12), and Sen. Ren� Garc�a (13)
Disclaimer Minutes Definitions    

Members Present: Oliver G. Gilbert, III; Marleine Bastien; Juan Carlos Bermudez; Raquel A. Regalado
Members Absent: None
Members Late: None
Members Excused: Sen. Rene Garcia
Members Absent County Business: None

         
1 MINUTES PREPARED BY:  
  REPORT: Jos� Soto, Commission Reporter (305) 375-1294  
1A INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05 (H)  
  REPORT: Chairman Gilbert III led the invocation.  
1B ROLL CALL  
  REPORT: Chairman Gilbert III convened the Transportation Committee (TC/Committee) meeting at 9:11 a.m.

Prior to the roll call, Deputy Clerk Israel Alonso announced that the Clerk�s Office had received notice that Senator Garcia would be absent from today�s meeting.

In addition to the Committee members, the following staff members were present:
- Mr. Roy Coley; Chief Utilities and Regulatory Services Officer; Office of the Mayor;
- Ms. Stacy Miller, Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW);
- Assistant County Attorneys (ACA) Lauren Morse and Bruce Libhaber; and
- Deputy Clerks Israel Alonso and Jos� Soto, Clerk of the Board.

ACA Morse advised the items to be considered at today�s meeting were those on the final printed agenda, along with the additions of Agenda Items 1G1 Supplement, 1G2 Substitute, 1G2 Supplement, 2A, 3D Substitute, and 3F, as noted in the Changes memorandum dated June 9, 2026. Additionally, she noted that Senator Garcia assumed sponsorship of Agenda Item 3F.

MOTION TO SET THE AGENDA
Vice Chairwoman Regalado moved to approve today�s agenda with the aforementioned changes. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Bastien and upon being put to a vote, passed 4-0 (Senator Garcia was absent).

Vice Chairwoman Regalado moved to simultaneously consider Agenda Items 2A, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D Substitute, 3E, 3F and 6A. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Bermudez, and upon being put to vote, passed 4-0 (Senator Garcia was absent).

NOTE: Agenda Items 2A, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D Substitute, 3E, and 3F were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC or Board) with favorable recommendations, and Agenda Item 6A was approved.
 
1C PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
  REPORT: Chairman Gilbert III led the Pledge of Allegiance.  
1D REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06  
  REPORT: Prior to the motion to set the agenda, Chairman Gilbert III opened the reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard and seeing no one appear wishing to speak, closed the reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard.

Following the motion to set the agenda, Chairman Gilbert III opened the reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard on all the add-on items; and seeing no one appear wishing to speak, proceeded to close the reasonable opportunity to be heard for the second time.
 
1E SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)  
1F DISCUSSION ITEM(S)  
1G PUBLIC HEARING(S)  
1G1  
  260562 Ordinance     Vicki L. Lopez        
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM-DEVELOPMENT ZONE; AMENDING SECTIONS 33C-2 AND 33C-3.3 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; EXPANDING THE SMART CORRIDOR SUBZONE OF THE RAPID TRANSIT ZONE TO ENCOMPASS CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF SW 27 AVENUE AND SW 28 LANE LOCATED WITHIN A QUARTER MILE OF A PUBLIC TRANSIT STATION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: ACA Morse read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

Chairman Gilbert III opened the public hearing, and seeing no one come forward to speak, the public hearing was closed.

Hearing no comments or questions, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing ordinance, as presented.

Following the vote, Vice Chairwoman Regalado inquired about the status of the pending litigation.

Chairman Gilbert III advised that staff continued to work closely with the new City of Miami administration and expressed optimism that a resolution would be reached shortly.
 
  3/30/2026 Requires Municipal Notification by the Board of County Commissioners  
  4/21/2026 Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners  
  4/21/2026 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
  5/1/2026 Municipalities notified of public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
1G1 Supplement  
  261054 Supplement      
  FISCAL IMPACT AND SOCIAL EQUITY STATEMENT TO ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM-DEVELOPMENT ZONE; AMENDING SECTIONS 33C-2 AND 33C-3.3 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; EXPANDING THE SMART CORRIDOR SUBZONE OF THE RAPID TRANSIT ZONE TO ENCOMPASS CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE VICINITY OF SW 27 AVENUE AND SW 28 LANE LOCATED WITHIN A QUARTER MILE OF A PUBLIC TRANSIT STATION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Forwarded to BCC
1G2  
  260563 Ordinance     Vicki L. Lopez        
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM-DEVELOPMENT ZONE; AMENDING SECTION 33C-2 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE METROMOVER SUBZONE OF THE RAPID TRANSIT ZONE TO ADD CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Withdrawn
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 1G2 Substitute, Legislative File No. 261063 for the Substitute version.  
  3/30/2026 Requires Municipal Notification by the Board of County Commissioners  
  4/21/2026 Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners  
  4/21/2026 Tentatively scheduled for a public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
  5/1/2026 Municipalities notified of public hearing by the Board of County Commissioners  
1G2 Supplement  
  261055 Supplement      
  FISCAL AND SOCIAL EQUITY STATEMENT TO ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM-DEVELOPMENT ZONE; AMENDING SECTION 33C-2 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE METROMOVER SUBZONE OF THE RAPID TRANSIT ZONE TO ADD CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE Forwarded to BCC
  REPORT:  
1G2 Substitute  
  261063 Ordinance     Vicki L. Lopez        
  ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM-DEVELOPMENT ZONE; AMENDING SECTION 33C-2 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE METROMOVER SUBZONE OF THE RAPID TRANSIT ZONE TO ADD CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 260563] Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing
Mover: Marleine Bastien
Seconder: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: ACA Morse read the title of the foregoing proposed ordinance into the record.

Chairman Gilbert III opened the public hearing, and seeing no one come forward to speak, the public hearing was closed.

Hearing no comments or questions, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing ordinance, as presented.

Following the vote, Vice Chairwoman Regalado inquired about the status of the pending litigation.

Chairman Gilbert III advised that staff continued to work closely with the new City of Miami administration and expressed optimism that a resolution would be reached shortly.
 
  6/8/2026 Municipalities notified of substitute, alternate, or amended ordinance pursuant to Rule 5.06(f)(4) by the Board of County Commissioners  
2 COUNTY COMMISSION  
2A  
  261056 Resolution     Juan Carlos Bermudez        
  RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO JOINT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH OUT OF FOSTER FOUNDATION, INC. AND RES-DES PALMETTO, LLC FOR PALMETTO STATION TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; APPROVING PHASE I GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAME AND EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS CONTAINED THEREIN, INCLUDING TERMINATION AND RENEWAL; APPROVING REVISED MASTER PLAN AND PROJECT SCHEDULE; AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF FUTURE ANCILLARY AGREEMENTS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROJECT Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: Commissioner Bermudez requested the foregoing proposed resolution be advanced to the June 16, 2026 Board meeting.

Discussion ensued among Chairman Gilbert III, Commissioners Bermudez and Bastien and ACA Morse regarding the process for advancing items to the next Board agenda.

Chairman Gilbert III requested staff to prepare and submit the appropriate memorandum and noted he had no objections to recommending advancement to the next Board meeting.

Commissioner Bermudez noted the item was time sensitive.
 
3 DEPARTMENT(S)  
3A  
  260889 Resolution     Strategic Procurement
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL TIME OF FIVE YEARS WITH EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $184,000,000.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED CUMULATIVE POOL AMOUNT OF $297,621,000.00 FOR PREQUALIFICATION POOL NO. FB-01645P, RAIL/MOVER PARTS AND SERVICES, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS; PROVIDED THAT ANY CONTRACT AWARD UNDER THE POOL EXCEEDING $5,000,000.00 IS RATIFIED BY THE BOARD Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
3B  
  260865 Resolution     Keon Hardemon        
  RESOLUTION REMOVING THE DESIGNATION FOR PUBLIC ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM A PORTION OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY IDENTIFIED ON THE ATTACHED EXHIBIT A AND LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF NW 9 AVENUE AND BOB HOPE ROAD, SOUTH OF NW 15 STREET, IN THE CITY OF MIAMI IN SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 53 SOUTH, RANGE 41 EAST AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SAME Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
3C  
  260766 Resolution     Kionne L. McGhee        
  RESOLUTION DECLARING THE ACQUISITION OF THE DESIGNATED PROPERTY KNOWN AS PARCEL 1 FOR THE ROAD WIDENING, BEAUTIFICATION, AND RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS TO SW 268 STREET FROM US-1 TO SW 139 AVENUE TO BE A PUBLIC NECESSITY; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE AND THE COUNTY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY AND ALL APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO ACCOMPLISH ACQUISITION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IN FEE SIMPLE, BY NEGOTIATION, DONATION, RIGHT-OF-WAY DESIGNATION, OR PURCHASE AT VALUES ESTABLISHED BY APPRAISALS OR TAX ASSESSED VALUES, WHICHEVER IS THE HIGHER OF THE TWO, TOGETHER WITH REASONABLE ATTORNEYS� FEES AND COSTS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 73.091 AND 73.092, FLORIDA STATUTES, OR BY EMINENT DOMAIN COURT PROCEEDINGS INCLUDING DECLARATIONS OF TAKING, AS NECESSARY; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO MAKE AN ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE OFFER TO PURCHASE PARCEL 1 IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 15 PERCENT OVER THE GREATER OF THE APPRAISED VALUE OR TAX ASSESSED VALUE OF PARCEL 1 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
3D  
  260794 Resolution     Transportation and Public Works
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CHARTER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SURTAX BOND PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,896,702.00 TO REIMBURSE THE MIAMI-DADE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS OPERATING FUND FOR A PAYMENT ISSUED TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR DEPRECIATED VALUE AND UNAUTHORIZED MILEAGE ASSOCIATED WITH 15 BUSES ORIGINALLY PURCHASED FOR THE DISCONTINUED I-95 EXPRESS BUS SERVICE ROUTES; FOR A PROJECT WHICH WAS ADDED TO THE PEOPLE�S TRANSPORTATION PLAN IN JULY 2026 Withdrawn
  REPORT: See Agenda Item 3D Substitute, Legislative File No. 261064 for the Substitute version.  
3D Substitute  
  261064 Resolution     Transportation and Public Works
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CHARTER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SURTAX BOND PROGRAM FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,896,702.00 TO REIMBURSE THE MIAMI-DADE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS OPERATING FUND FOR A PAYMENT ISSUED TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR DEPRECIATED VALUE AND UNAUTHORIZED MILEAGE ASSOCIATED WITH 15 BUSES ORIGINALLY PURCHASED FOR THE DISCONTINUED I-95 EXPRESS BUS SERVICE ROUTES; FOR A PROJECT WHICH WAS ADDED TO THE FY 2026-30 FIVE-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN OF THE PEOPLE�S TRANSPORTATION PLAN [SEE ORIGINAL ITEM UNDER FILE NO. 260794] Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
3E  
  260940 Resolution     Transportation and Public Works
  RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AWARD OF 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 ADDITIONAL TIME OF FIVE YEARS AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,307,410.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED CONTRACT VALUE OF $10,031,578.00 FOR CONTRACT NO. BW-10026; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 4 ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS THEREIN, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION OR EXTENSIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
3F  
  260978 Resolution     Sen. Rene Garcia        
  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; APPROVING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO IMPLEMENT PRICE ADJUSTMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE AUTHORITY OF $870,000.00 FOR A TOTAL MODIFIED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $35,932,395.00 FOR CONTRACT NO. EVN0004711, TIRE PURCHASES AND RELATED SERVICES, FOR THE PEOPLE AND INTERNAL OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR�S DESIGNEE TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT, INCLUDING ANY CANCELLATION OR EXTENSIONS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE AND IMPLEMENTING ORDER 3-38 Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
  REPORT: Chairman Gilbert III noted that he was advised that Senator Garcia wished to advance the foregoing proposed resolution to the June 16, 2026 Board meeting.

Chairman Gilbert III requested Senator�s Garcia�s staff to prepare and submit the appropriate memorandum to his office by end of day and noted he had no objections to recommending advancement to the next Board meeting.
 
4 COUNTY MAYOR  
5 COUNTY ATTORNEY  
6 CLERK OF THE BOARD  
6A  
  260953 Report     Clerk of the Board
  APPROVAL OF THE CLERK�S SUMMARY OF MINUTES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING(S) [AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE BOARD DEPARTMENT]: � APRIL 14, 2026 Approved
Mover: Raquel A. Regalado
Seconder: Juan Carlos Bermudez
Vote: 4 - 0
Excused: Garc�a
7 REPORT(S)  
8 ADJOURNMENT  
  REPORT: There being no further business before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at 9:19 a.m.  


8/21/2026       Agenda Key: 5524

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