SOUTH DADE PET ADOPTION CENTER

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-662-26 (File Number 261292) on July 21, 2026, delegating authority to the County Mayor to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Exchange Agreement with UniCapital Medley QOZB LLC for the South Dade Pet Adoption and Protection Center. The amendment increases the County's minimum contribution by up to $3,000,000, bringing the total County contribution to not exceed $6,200,000, and approves up to $1,000,000 for a design and construction contingency. The project is located in Commission District 8. The total project amount will increase from approximately $21,000,000 to approximately $25,000,000. The design is currently at 50%. The resolution also waives Resolution No. R-130-06. The original resolution number R-518-25 was corrected to R-581-25. The project involves private funds of $18,000,000 and County resources of up to $6,200,000 plus $1,000,000 contingency. The facility will serve animal intake, care, adoption, and wellness. The County's Design Consultant is Animal Arts. The resolution was introduced on July 13, 2026, and adopted on July 21, 2026. Sponsors are Danielle Cohen Higgins and Juan Carlos Bermudez. The fiscal impact is up to $4,000,000, funded by Project No. 2000005215 of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan. The Exchange Agreement was originally approved on June 26, 2025, via Resolution No. R-581-25.