RE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, SITE CLEANUPS

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

Miami-Dade County is considering an ordinance (File Number: 261179) that amends Section 24-44 of the County Code. The proposed ordinance would allow for the approval of non-recorded institutional controls for "No Further Action with Conditions" site closures in connection with contaminated site cleanups, specifically for sites owned or operated by a governmental entity. This change aims to provide an alternative to recorded institutional controls, potentially reducing transactional costs while maintaining equivalent protection for human health, public safety, and the environment. The ordinance is currently in committee. Public comment is not detailed in this legislative item, but the process allows for notice and comment from affected property owners, residents, and tenants when contamination extends beyond a property boundary. The ordinance also outlines an administrative appellate remedy for decisions on non-recorded institutional controls.