Board of County Commissioners - 2026-07-21 agenda PDF

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · agenda

[case E-10684] Ratification of emergency contract for electrical infrastructure oversight and maintenance services. The contract is for an amount not to exceed $358,256.00 and is with Solares Electrical Services, Inc. for the People and Internal Operations Department. [case E-10663] Ratification of emergency contract for Microsoft licenses for the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The contract is with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for a three-year term and has a total amount of $1,700,000.00. [case FM NOS: 447597-1-38-01 AND 447600-1-38-01] Ratification of two Local Agency Program Agreements between Miami-Dade County and the Florida Department of Transportation for program funds totaling $268,753.00. The agreements are identified by FM numbers 447597-1-38-01 and 447600-1-38-01. [case S-16136] Ratification of Contract No. S-16136 for the upgrade of Pump Station 0313 and 10-inch force main. The contract is awarded to R&G Engineering, Inc. for a total amount of $3,786,415.05. Authorization to receive and expend grant funds from The Miami Foundation in the amount of $900,000.00 for the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. Approval of a Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund Trip and Equipment Grant Agreement with the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged for an amount up to $8,000,000.00. Requires a local matching fund of 10 percent of the total project cost. [Miami International Airport; case E25AV01E] Approval of a contract between Miami-Dade County and CES Consultants, Inc. as part of a pool of architectural and engineering consultants to provide general engineering and inspection services for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department at Miami International Airport. Contract No. E25AV01E has a combined maximum amount of $41,353,125.00 for a five-year term with one five-year renewal option. [Miami International Airport; case E25AV01B] Approval of a contract between Miami-Dade County and Ardurra Group, Inc. as part of a pool of architectural and engineering consultants to provide general engineering and inspection services for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department at Miami International Airport. Contract No. E25AV01B has a combined maximum amount of $41,353,125.00 for a five-year term with one five-year renewal option. [Miami International Airport; case E25AV01A] Approval of a contract between Miami-Dade County and HDR Engineering, Inc. as part of a pool of architectural and engineering consultants to provide general engineering and inspection services for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department at Miami International Airport. Contract No. E25AV01A has a combined maximum amount of $41,353,125.00 for a five-year term with one five-year renewal option. [Miami International Airport; case E25AV01D] Approval of a contract between Miami-Dade County and EAC Consulting, Inc. as part of a pool of architectural and engineering consultants to provide general engineering and inspection services for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department at Miami International Airport. Contract No. E25AV01D has a combined maximum amount of $41,353,125.00 for a five-year term with one five-year renewal option. [Miami International Airport; case E25AV01C] Approval of a contract between Miami-Dade County and Nifah & Partners Consulting Engineers, Inc. as part of a pool of architectural and engineering consultants to provide general engineering and inspection services for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department at Miami International Airport. Contract No. E25AV01C has a combined maximum amount of $41,353,125.00 for a five-year term with one five-year renewal option. [Miami Executive Airport (TMB)] Approval of a Development Lease Agreement between Miami-Dade County and MQ TMB Holdings, LLC for a 310,026 square foot parcel of land at Miami Executive Airport (TMB). The lease is for a term of 25 years with one five-year renewal option, for the development of aviation hangar facilities, taxi lane, and ancillary infrastructure, with a minimum investment of $7,000,000.00. [Miami Executive Airport] Approval of a Development Lease Agreement between Miami-Dade County and CR Aviation Leasing, LLC for a 222,870 square foot parcel of land at Miami Executive Airport. The lease is for a term of 30 years with one five-year renewal option, for the development of aviation hangar facilities and ancillary infrastructure, with a minimum investment of $4,000,000.00. Resolution approving the reappointment of Olga Ramudo and Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III, and the appointment of Milan Patel, to the Tourist Development Council. Resolution approving the funding of 33 grants totaling $383,600.00 from the Tourist Development Council Grants Program Room Tax Plan and Surtax Category for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Third Quarter to promote Miami-Dade County tourism. Resolution authorizing the execution of a no-cost Memorandum of Understanding between Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department and the Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County for the provision of advance tactical medical training to all MDFR paramedics. The term is five years with two five-year options to renew. [case Resolution260037] Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget for the Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency and Area, totaling $280,997,692.00. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution260510] Resolution approving the amended Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Budgets for the Opa-Locka Community Redevelopment Agency and Area, totaling $7,013,081.00 and $7,392,025.00, respectively. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution261079] Resolution authorizing the issuance of Miami-Dade County Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, not to exceed $350,000,000.00, for transportation and transit projects. Includes authorization for negotiated sale and execution of related documents. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution261302] Resolution setting the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Countywide Debt Service Millage Rate. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution261303] Resolution setting the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Countywide Operating Millage Rate. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution261304] Resolution setting the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Fire Rescue District Operating Millage Rate. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution261306] Resolution setting the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Library District Operating Millage Rate. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution261307] Resolution setting the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Unincorporated Municipal Service Area Operating Millage Rate. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution261308] Resolution setting the date, time, and location of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 proposed public budget hearings. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution260783] Resolution waiving competitive bidding to approve a programming partnership operating and management agreement with Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, Inc., for the operation of the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station for care of sick and injured seabirds through April 1, 2027. Yearly fees to the County are $300.00. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [Zoo Miami; case Resolution260864] Resolution granting a non-exclusive underground utility easement to Florida Power and Light Company for underground facilities within Zoo Miami in support of the Zoo Miami Hospital. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [Port of Miami; case Resolution260906] Resolution approving a preferential berthing rights agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea, with an anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County of $23,148,594.00. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution260908] Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026 Action Plan funding recommendations, including $12,657,029.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, $4,722,449.45 in HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds, and $1,096,830.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. Also approves substantial amendments to prior consolidated plans and action plans to recapture and reallocate funds. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing. [Bounded by SW 214th Street, SW 113th Avenue, SW 216th Street, and SW 114th Court; case Resolution260792] Resolution authorizing the submission of a demolition application to HUD for a portion of the Arthur Mays Villas Public Housing Development Site (147 units) bounded by SW 214th Street, SW 113th Avenue, SW 216th Street, and SW 114th Court. Authorizes demolition subject to HUD approval and competitive selection of a demolition contract up to $2,000,000.00. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution260787] Resolution approving proposed funding recommendations up to $750,000.00 for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Homebuyer Education and Counseling Request for Applications (RFA). Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution260790] Resolution amending Resolution No. R-38-26 to approve the terms of and authorize execution of a revised Memorandum of Agreement. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [4125 Santa Maria Street, Coral Gables, Florida; case Resolution260876] Resolution authorizing historic preservation ad valorem tax exemption for the rehabilitation of 4125 Santa Maria Street, Coral Gables, Florida. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution260914] Resolution approving and authorizing execution of a standard form of Memorandum of Understanding between Miami-Dade County and municipalities for debris removal, staging, reduction, long-range hauling, and monitoring services. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [SW 157th Avenue (improvements); County property bounded by SW 26 Street, SW 28 Street, SW 173 Avenue, and SW 172 Court; case Resolution260314] Resolution approving an exchange agreement between Miami-Dade County and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for the conveyance of five SFWMD parcels (1.318 acres) to the County for roadway improvements to SW 157th Avenue, in exchange for a 3.889-acre County-owned tract bounded by SW 26 Street, SW 28 Street, SW 173 Avenue, and SW 172 Court. Declares County property surplus. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [Intersection of NW 9 Avenue and Bob Hope Road, south of NW 15 Street, City of Miami; case Resolution260865] Resolution removing the designation for public road right-of-way from a portion of County-owned property at the intersection of NW 9 Avenue and Bob Hope Road, south of NW 15 Street, in the City of Miami, Section 35, Township 53 South, Range 41 East. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [SW 268 Street from US-1 to SW 139 Avenue; case Resolution260766] Resolution declaring the acquisition of Parcel 1 for road widening, beautification, and right-of-way improvements to SW 268 Street from US-1 to SW 139 Avenue as a public necessity. Authorizes acquisition by negotiation, donation, right-of-way designation, or eminent domain, with an incentive offer up to 15 percent over appraised or tax assessed value. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [Northwest corner of the intersection of SW 104 Court and SW 186 Terrace; case Resolution261120] Resolution accepting conveyance of property interests to Miami-Dade County for road purposes at the northwest corner of the intersection of SW 104 Court and SW 186 Terrace. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution261064] 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 to the Florida Department of Transportation for depreciated value and unauthorized mileage associated with 15 buses for a discontinued I-95 Express Bus Service. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [Green Tech Corridor Area Basin 191; case Resolution260947] Resolution awarding Contract No. S-16113, Wastewater and Water Service to Commercial Properties – Green Tech Corridor S-1 North, to All Construction & Plumbing, Inc. for a total contract amount of $12,506,147.00 and a contract period of 627 calendar days. Funds are from the Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond (GOB) Program. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [NW 22nd Avenue from NW 79th Street to NW 90th Street; NW 87th Street; case Resolution260948] Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. S-958 between Miami-Dade County and Lanzo Construction Co., Florida, for proposed 16-inch, 12-inch, and 8-inch DI water main and 10-inch and 8-inch DI gravity sewer along NW 22nd Avenue from NW 79th Street to NW 90th Street and an 8-inch DI force main along NW 87th Street. This grants a time extension of 1,000 calendar days and increases the contract amount by $5,411,816.28, bringing the total contract award to $12,664,944.53. Funds are from the Building Better Communities GOB Program. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [NW 162 Street from NW 6 Avenue to NE 8 Avenue; case Resolution261211] Resolution ratifying action related to Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department’s Consent Decree and Capital Improvement Programs Acceleration Ordinance, specifically approval of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. S-945 between Miami-Dade County and Ric-Man International, Inc. for construction of a 60-inch force main (NL-1A) (West Segment) along NW 162 Street from NW 6 Avenue to NE 8 Avenue. This increases the total contract amount by $1,662,315.17 and grants a 426-calendar day time extension. [South District Wastewater Treatment Plant (SDWWTP) Substations 5/6 and 15/16; case Resolution261212] Resolution ratifying action related to Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department’s Consent Decree and Capital Improvement Programs Acceleration Ordinance, specifically approval of Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. S-930B between Miami-Dade County and Daniel O’Connell’s Sons, Inc. to construct ST-2D-B South District Wastewater Treatment Plant (SDWWTP) Substations 5/6 and 15/16. This grants a 622-day non-compensable time extension. [Miami International Airport (MIA); case Resolution260874] Resolution approving award of a competitive revenue-generating contract, Contract No. EVN0002968, Passenger Lounge at MIA, to AD Partnership, LLC with projected revenue of $93,800,000.00 for a 15-year term for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution260735] Resolution authorizing additional expenditure authority up to $4,343,737.00 for a total modified cumulative pool amount of $17,454,937.00 for Prequalification Pool No. RTQ-02111, Petroleum Products, for multiple County departments. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution260754] Resolution approving award of Contract No. EVN0013501, Quicklime, to Carmeuse Lime & Stone, Inc. in the amount of $124,080,000.00 for a five-year term for the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution260871] Resolution authorizing establishment of Prequalification Pool No. EVN0025344, Hydraulic Parts, Supplies, and Repair Services, in the amount of $31,400,591.00 for an eight-year term for multiple County departments. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution260875] Resolution authorizing additional time of two years with expenditure authority in the amount of $18,629,677.00 for a total modified cumulative pool amount of $48,438,677.00 for Prequalification Pool No. RTQ-00862, Fire Suppression Systems Services, for multiple County departments. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution260889] 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. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution260939] Resolution authorizing access of GovMvmt Contract No. 2025-0852, Waste Carts, Recycling Carts, Cart Parts, and Related Products and Services, in the amount of $38,356,400.00 for the remaining initial term expiring on December 22, 2030 and five, one-year option to renew terms for the Department of Solid Waste Management. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [New Direction Residential Treatment Facility; case Resolution250367] Resolution approving the terms of and authorizing execution of a Memorandum of Understanding and a Business Associate Agreement and Qualified Service Organization Agreement with Airojen Center, Corp., d/b/a Comprehensive Psychiatric Center, for behavioral health counseling, toxicology and infectious disease screenings, and supportive services, including methadone administration, at New Direction Residential Treatment Facility for a two-year term with three one-year options to renew. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [Biscayne Bay; case Resolution260942] Resolution authorizing the disbursement of up to $650,000.00 from the Biscayne Bay Environmental Enhancement Trust Fund for the installation and maintenance of mooring buoys through the Miami-Dade County Mooring Buoy Program. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [Miami-Dade County; case Resolution260755] Resolution approving acceptance of a donation of $925,000.00 from the Center for Biological Diversity, Miami Pine Rockland Coalition, South Florida Wildlands Association, and Tropical Audobon Society to the Miami-Dade County Environmentally Endangered Lands Management Trust Fund for the management and acquisition of Pine Rockland. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution260946] Resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement between Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach Counties for services related to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. Monroe County will provide $30,000.00, and Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties will each provide $285,000.00 over three years (FY 2027-2029). Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution261171] Resolution approving, for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Debt Obligations by the Housing Finance Authority of Miami-Dade County, in one or more series, not to exceed $100,000,000.00, with proceeds loaned to Redwood CP Holdings II, LLC, to finance a portion of the costs of developing a multifamily housing rental project known as Claude Pepper – Phase II. [case Resolution261172] Resolution approving, for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Debt Obligations by the Housing Finance Authority of Miami-Dade County, in one or more series, not to exceed $100,000,000.00, with proceeds loaned to Redwood CP Holdings I, LLC, to finance a portion of the costs of developing a multifamily housing rental project known as Claude Pepper – Phase I. [case Resolution261173] Resolution approving, for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Debt Obligations by the Housing Finance Authority of Miami-Dade County, in one or more series, not to exceed $20,000,000.00, with proceeds loaned to Liberty Renaissance Apartments LLC, to finance a portion of the costs of developing a multifamily housing rental project known as Liberty Renaissance. [case Resolution261174] Resolution approving, for purposes of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Debt Obligations by the Housing Finance Authority of Miami-Dade County, in one or more series, not to exceed $32,680,000.00, with proceeds loaned to Colony Lakes Housing, L.P., to finance a portion of the costs of the acquisition and rehabilitation of a multifamily housing rental project known as Colony Lakes. [Miami-Dade County; case Resolution260851] Resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to provide a written report assessing the methodology utilized by HUD to calculate Area Median Income (AMI) for Miami-Dade County and potential alternative methods. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution260937] Resolution authorizing the County Mayor or designee to execute an instrument granting an 18-month extension for Housing Programs, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit corporation, to obtain final Certificates of Occupancy for homes to be built on certain property. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution260841] Resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to prepare for Board review and approval a pilot program relating to the sale of Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) for reuse as biofuel or other useful purposes, and to provide a report. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution260852] Resolution amending Resolution No. R-1026-23 to add Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library, Inc., and Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade, Inc., to the list of eligible recipients of employee contributions through payroll deduction. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [Dominican Republic; case Resolution261015] Resolution declaring certain firefighting equipment surplus, waiving disposition procedures, and authorizing donation of firefighting equipment to Vinícola del Norte S.A, Dominican Republic. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [Overtown Area; case Resolution261039] Resolution approving and authorizing a second amendment to the Grant Agreement between Miami-Dade County and 1109 NW 2nd Ave LLC, increasing the grant amount from $8,600,000.00 to $12,957,876.00 for the acquisition and development of properties in the Overtown Area with affordable housing and commercial development. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [1119 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida; case Resolution261041] Resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to allocate and disburse a grant not to exceed $26,124.00 to Overtown Business Association, Inc., for structural improvements to the building located at 1119 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution260583] Resolution authorizing the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson to execute amended and restated County Deeds to Building Better Communities of South Florida, Inc., authorizing conveyance of properties to its affiliate, Javon Gardens LLC. Grants a two-year extension to obtain final Certificates of Occupancy for multi-family rental units for very low, low, or moderate income households. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [Miami-Dade County; case Resolution260869] Resolution designating the American Flamingo as the official bird of Miami-Dade County. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution260958] Resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to eliminate obsolete telephone lines and related equipment, develop and implement a plan to phase out county-funded landline services, identify and sell unused or surplus desk telephones and related equipment, and provide a report. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [Outside the Urban Development Boundary (UDB); case Resolution260967] Resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan to address the use of text amendments that may facilitate urban land uses on property outside the Urban Development Boundary (UDB). Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution261120] Resolution urging the Florida Legislature and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to amend statutes or regulations to require retail gas stations selling motor fuels to conspicuously display both cash and credit price options for motor fuel prices on all signage. [case Resolution260879] Resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to file an application to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) to allow additional flexibility in satisfying the minimum acreage requirement for commercial vehicle storage in authorized locations. Also directs an evaluation of vacant County-owned parcels suitable for commercial vehicle storage and a limited stay of certain enforcement actions. Deferred. [Miami-Dade County; case Resolution261181] Resolution calling a countywide special election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to submit to electors the question of amending the Home Rule Charter to create an independent salary commission to determine compensation for the Board of County Commissioners. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [Miami-Dade County; case Resolution261182] Resolution calling a countywide special election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to submit to electors the question of amending the Home Rule Charter to increase the length of district residency to run for County Commissioner. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [Miami-Dade County; case Resolution261183] Resolution calling a countywide special election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to submit to electors the question of amending the Home Rule Charter to revise the process for calling an election to fill commission vacancies and establish minimum standards for municipal qualifying dates. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [Miami-Dade County; case Resolution261184] Resolution calling a countywide special election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to submit to electors the question of amending the Home Rule Charter to establish a boundary commission for annexations and incorporations. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [Miami-Dade County; case Resolution261315] Resolution calling a countywide special election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to submit to electors the question of amending the Home Rule Charter to make certain changes due to the reestablishment of elected county constitutional offices. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [Miami-Dade County; case Resolution261186] Resolution calling a countywide special election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to submit to electors the question of amending the Home Rule Charter to make certain technical changes. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [Miami-Dade County Parks; case Resolution261314] Resolution calling a countywide special election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to submit to electors the question of amending the Home Rule Charter to expand allowable advertising within parks. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation. [case Resolution261210] Resolution directing the County Mayor or designee to immediately allow County employees to contribute the monetary value of accrued holiday and annual leave time to the County's Emergency Disaster Relief Fund for Venezuela Earthquake Relief Efforts, and to publicize and make available forms for contributions. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation.