CHARTER AMENDMENT, ARTICLE 7 ADVERTISING

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

Resolution calling a countywide special election in Miami-Dade County, Florida, to be held in conjunction with the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to submit to electors the question of whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to expand allowable advertising within parks. The amendment would remove the requirement that advertising in parks must be related to sponsorship of events or facilities, provided advertising does not unreasonably impair public use or damage the park, and any revenue generated be for the exclusive use of the park system. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department faces challenges generating revenue to support operations. The resolution was sponsored by Anthony Rodriguez. File Number: 261314. Reference: R-685-26. Introduced: 7/14/2026. Final Action: 7/21/2026. Agenda Date: 7/21/2026. Agenda Item Number: 11A20. Requires 2/3 vote. The Policy Council forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation with committee amendment(s) on 7/13/2026 and forwarded to BCC on 7/14/2026. The County Attorney assigned Michael B. Valdes on 7/14/2026. The question will appear on the ballot in a specific form. Notice of election shall be published in accordance with Section 100.342, Florida Statutes. Result determined by majority of qualified electors. Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Registration books remain open until 29 days prior to election. Early voting and vote-by-mail ballots permitted. Sample ballot to be published. Election canvassed by County Canvassing Board. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.