PELICAN HARBOR SEABIRD STATION

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

Resolution adopted on 7/21/2026 to waive competitive bidding and approve a Programming Partnership Operating and Management Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, Inc. (PHSS) for continued operation of the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station at Pelican Harbor Marina for care of sick and injured seabirds, with yearly fees of $300, term through April 1, 2027. PHSS has operated at this location since 1990 and plans to relocate to a new facility on or before April 1, 2027. The agreement allows PHSS to remain on County property until construction of the new facility is complete. The Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department's Assistant Director of Finance and Administration, Robert Villar, will manage the agreement. The resolution was introduced on 4/29/2026, forwarded with favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 6/9/2026, and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.