SOUTH DADE PET ADOPTION CENTER

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

The 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 $3,000,000.00, bringing the total County Contribution to not exceed $6,200,000.00, and approves up to $1,000,000.00 for a design and construction contingency. The total project amount will increase from approximately $21,000,000 to approximately $25,000,000. The project is located in Commission District 8. The resolution also waives Resolution No. R-130-06. The design is currently at 50%. The project involves private funds of $18,000,000 and County resources of up to $6,200,000 plus $1,000,000 contingency. The original Exchange Agreement was approved via Resolution No. R-581-25 on June 26, 2025. The item was introduced on July 13, 2026, and adopted on July 21, 2026. A scrivener's error was corrected to reference R-581-25 instead of R-518-25. The Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on July 15, 2026. The resolution was a late item sponsored by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins and co-sponsored by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez. The County Mayor's designee is authorized to negotiate the amendment, and the design consultant is Animal Arts. The project is funded by Project No. 2000005215 of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget and Multi-Year Capital Plan. The amendment is to amend the minimum design requirements and increase the County's minimum contribution. The facility will serve a critical role in intake and care of animals, advancing adoption outcomes, and supporting animal wellness. Enhancements to Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing are considered critical to avoid operational failure, including disease outbreaks. The project is a new Animal Services Department facility, and the Exchange Agreement also involves construction of affordable housing on the former County site. The exact street address, parcel/folio, and acreage are not stated. The decision was adopted. Key dates include introduction on July 13, 2026, committee favorable recommendation on July 15, 2026, and final action on July 21, 2026.