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RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A STANDARD FORM OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND MUNICIPALITIES FOR THE PROVISION OF DEBRIS REMOVAL, STAGING AND REDUCTION, LONG-RANGE HAULING, AND MONITORING SERVICES

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WHEREAS, this Board desires to accomplish the purposes outlined in the accompanying memorandum, a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Memorandum of Understanding (�MOU�), between Miami-Dade County and a requesting municipality (the �Municipality�), for the provision of debris removal, staging and reduction, long-range hauling and disposal and monitoring services, is approved in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit 1. The County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee is authorized to: (a) execute such MOU after review and approval by the County Attorney, and proper execution by the Municipality; and (b) exercise all provisions contained therein including renewal and termination.

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To: Honorable Anthony Rodriguez
and Members, Board of County Commissioners
From: Daniella Levine Cava
Mayor
Subject: Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Standard Form of Memorandum of Understanding for the Provision of Debris Removal, Staging and Reduction, Long-Range Hauling, and Monitoring Services to Requesting Municipalities

STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Executive Summary
The purpose of this item is to seek authorization by the Board of County Commissioners (the �Board�) to approve a standard form Memorandum of Understanding (the �MOU�) between a requesting municipality and Miami-Dade County (the �County�), for the provision of debris removal, staging and reduction, long-range hauling, and monitoring services.

The Department of Solid Waste Management (�DSWM� or �Department�) is prepared for hurricane season and has an established debris removal program (the �Debris Removal Program�), that serves the Unincorporated Municipal Service Area and ten municipalities (collectively, the �Solid Waste Collection Service Area�). In anticipation of hurricane season and possible activation of the Debris Removal Program, the DSWM has three pre-established competitively bid emergency contracts. These contracts have clearly defined scopes of work, specified costs, payment structures and performance schedules. They cover disaster debris removal monitoring services, emergency debris removal and temporary debris staging, reduction, hauling and disposal.

Approval and execution of the MOU will allow DSWM to include other requesting municipalities in the Debris Removal Program solely for the purposes of hurricane clean-up and recovery as delineated in the MOU. Cleanup after storms prioritizes the health, safety, and well-being of Miami-Dade County residents, supporting the Mayor�s Healthy and Safe Communities priority.

Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board approve the attached MOU for the County provision of debris removal, staging and reduction, long-range hauling, and monitoring services. A copy of the MOU is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.

Scope
The scope of this item is countywide in nature.

Delegation of Authority
This item authorizes the County Mayor or County Mayor�s designee to execute the MOU and exercise all provisions contained therein including renewal and termination.

Fiscal Impact/Funding Source
The requesting municipality will compensate the County for any work executed in accordance with the applicable rate established for each contract at the time of the storm event.

Track Record/Monitor
This MOU will be managed by Bolanle Shorunke-Jean, Assistant Director, Financial Services, DSWM Chief Financial Officer, Department of Solid Waste Management.

Background
After Hurricane Irma made landfall and caused significant damage in Miami-Dade County on September 10, 2017, three municipalities (North Bay Village, City of South Miami, and the Town of Medley), sought assistance from the DSWM for hurricane cleanup and recovery. In response, the County prepared and executed a memorandum of understanding. Each municipality entered into this MOU with the County to facilitate debris removal, staging and reduction, long-range hauling, and monitoring services. It is important to note that these agreements were applicable only for the recovery efforts related to Hurricane Irma.

In February 2025, the City Manager of North Bay Village contacted the Director of DSWM to request the same services provided during Hurricane Irma's recovery, to be provided in the future, if necessary. Approving the attached standard form of MOU will give the Department ample time to finalize these agreements before the hurricane season begins, thereby enhancing planning for hurricane recovery operations.

The MOU will be in effect only during the hurricane season or until the municipality has met all its financial obligations to the County for the services provided. This MOU will ensure the continuation of the same level of services. The County will provide the following services:

1. Debris Removal (in specified area)

2. Staging and Reduction

3. Long-term Hauling and Disposal

4. Monitoring

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Roy Coley
Chief Utilities and Regulatory Services Officer