SOUTH DADE PET ADOPTION CENTER

Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee · 2026-07-15 · resolution

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to delegate authority to the County Mayor or designee to negotiate and execute an amendment to an existing Exchange Agreement with UniCapital Medley QOZB LLC. This amendment will modify minimum design requirements and increase the County's contribution for the Animal Services Department South Dade Pet Adoption and Protection Center. The project's total cost is increasing from approximately $21,000,000 to approximately $25,000,000, with an additional $3,000,000 allocated for design enhancements and $1,000,000 for a design and construction contingency. The enhancements are recommended by the design consultant, Animal Arts, to improve facility performance, operational reliability, reduce disease spread, and support the County's No-Kill policy, aligning with best practices for animal sheltering facilities. The Board is also considering waiving Resolution No. R-130-06, which requires contracts to be executed by all non-County parties before being placed on an agenda. The Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee forwarded the resolution with a favorable recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).