Board of County Commissioners: julio de 2026
Miami-Dade County
LUDLAM TRAIL PSA
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-693-26, File Number 261327, approving a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Ludlam Trail Development Project, Contract No. 403502-16-001, Project No. A23PR03, in an amount not to exceed $9,533,563.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $843,960.00, for a term of 1,825 calendar days. The project will transform a 5.6-mile segment of the former Florida East Coast Railroad into a continuous, publicly accessible shared-use trail. The scope includes architectural and engineering services, design and post-design services, civil engineering, and highway systems. The project is located within the former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor extending from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street. The contract was awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., the highest-ranked proposer by the Competitive Selection Committee. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement and approve contingency expenditure limited to 10 percent of the base contract amount. The final action was adoption on 7/21/2026. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor extending from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department; Contractor: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
LUDLAM TRAIL PSA
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-693-26, File Number 261327, approving a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Ludlam Trail Development Project, Contract No. 403502-16-001, Project No. A23PR03. The contract amount is not to exceed $9,533,563.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $843,960.00, with a term of 1,825 calendar days. The project will transform a 5.6-mile segment of the former Florida East Coast Railroad into a continuous, publicly accessible shared-use trail. The scope of services includes design and post-design services, civil engineering, highway systems, and development of a shared-use bicycle and pedestrian trail. The project is located within the former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor extending from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street. The resolution also authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement, approve contingency expenditure limited to 10 percent of the base contract amount, and exercise all provisions in the agreement. The final action was taken on July 21, 2026, and the item was adopted. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor extending from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department; contractor Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
LUDLAM TRAIL PSA
Resolution adopted on 7/21/2026 approving a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Ludlam Trail Development Project, Contract No. 403502-16-001, Project No. A23PR03, in an amount not to exceed $9,533,563.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $843,960.00, for a term of 1,825 calendar days. The project will transform a 5.6-mile segment of the former Florida East Coast Railroad into a continuous, publicly accessible shared-use trail. The scope includes design and post-design services, civil engineering, highway systems, shared-use bicycle and pedestrian trail with pavement markings, park and neighborhood connections, street and canal crossings, signage, site furnishings, access control measures, contamination remediation coordination, site preparation, shade tree installation, and integrated landscaping. The contract is funded by Road Impact Fee and SOB 20C, with $8,000,000.00 from Road Impact Fee and $1,533,563.00 from SOB 20C. The firm was the highest-ranked proposer by the Competitive Selection Committee. The project will obtain ENVISION Silver certification. The PSA was initiated to support planning, design, and delivery of the trail to promote active lifestyles and expand access to green, non-motorized transportation. The contract is project-specific. The County Mayor or designee is authorized to execute the agreement, approve contingency expenditure limited to 10 percent of the base contract amount, and exercise all provisions. The sub-consultants include Choice Engineering Consultants, Inc., Chrome Engineering, Inc., Geosol, Inc., Global Construction Estimating Corp., Green Dade, Inc., Intergra Environmental and Water Services Inc, Manuel G. Vera & Associates, Inc., and Wolfberg/Alvarez and Partners, Inc. The vendor has an average evaluation score of 3.7 out of 4.0. The due diligence found no adverse findings. The project is subject to Sea Level Rise Ordinance 14-79 and Sustainable Buildings Measure Implementing Order 8-8. The background states a Notice to Professional Services was issued on November 12, 2024, with 7 proposals received by January 28, 2025. Negotiations commenced July 28, 2025, and concluded December 3, 2025, with 10 negotiation meetings. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor extending from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department; Contractor: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
LUDLAM TRAIL PSA
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-693-26 (File Number 261327) on July 21, 2026, approving a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Ludlam Trail Development Project. The contract amount is not to exceed $9,533,563.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $843,960.00, with a term of 1,825 calendar days. The project will transform a 5.6-mile segment of the former Florida East Coast Railroad into a continuous, publicly accessible shared-use trail. The scope includes design and post-design services, civil engineering, highway systems, shared-use bicycle and pedestrian trail with pavement markings, park and neighborhood connections, street and canal crossings, signage, site furnishings, access control measures, contamination remediation coordination, site preparation, installation of shade trees, and integrated landscaping. The project will obtain ENVISION Silver certification. Funding sources include Road Impact Fee and SOB 20C. The contract is project-specific. The County Mayor or designee is authorized to execute the agreement and approve contingency expenditure limited to 10 percent of the base contract amount.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted.
- Address:
- Not stated. The project is located within the former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor extending from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street.
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department; Contractor: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
LUDLAM TRAIL PSA
Resolution adopted on 7/21/2026 approving a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Ludlam Trail Development Project, Contract No. 403502-16-001, Project No. A23PR03, in an amount not to exceed $9,533,563.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $843,960.00, for a term of 1,825 calendar days. The project will transform a 5.6-mile segment of the former Florida East Coast Railroad into a continuous, publicly accessible shared-use trail. The scope includes design and post-design services, civil engineering, highway systems, shared-use bicycle and pedestrian trail with pavement markings, park and neighborhood connections, street and canal crossings, signage, site furnishings, access control measures, contamination remediation coordination, site preparation, shade tree installation, and integrated landscaping. The contract is project-specific. The project will obtain ENVISION Silver certification. The fiscal impact is $9,533,563.00 with funding from Road Impact Fee and SOB 20C. The base contract amount is $8,439,603.00, contingency is $843,960.00, dedicated allowance is $100,000.00, and design phase reimbursable is $150,000.00. The vendor is Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. with a principal address of 421 Fayetteville Street, Suite 600, Raleigh, NC 27601 and a local address of 2 Alhambra Plaza, Suite 500, Coral Gables, FL 33134-5237. Sub-consultants include Choice Engineering Consultants, Inc., Chrome Engineering, Inc., Geosol, Inc., Global Construction Estimating Corp., Green Dade, Inc., Intergra Environmental and Water Services Inc, Manuel G. Vera & Associates, Inc., and Wolfberg/Alvarez and Partners, Inc. The project is Countywide in nature. The location is within the former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor extending from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement, approve contingency expenditure limited to 10 percent of the base contract amount, and exercise all provisions. The item was introduced on 7/15/2026, the final action was on 7/21/2026, and the agenda date was 7/21/2026. The sponsor was Natalie Milian Orbis. The requester was Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces. The staff recommendation was to approve the competitive award. The Competitive Selection Committee ranked Kimley-Horn as the highest-ranked proposer. The firm has prior work with PROS under the Equitable Distribution Program and relevant trail and urban mobility experience on projects such as the Atlanta Beltline, The Underline Phase I, II, and III Design Criteria Package, and the Legacy Trail Extension Design. The Notice to Professional Services was issued on November 12, 2024, with a closing date of January 28, 2025, and 7 proposals were received. Negotiations commenced on July 28, 2025, and concluded on December 3, 2025, with a total of 10 negotiation meetings. The due diligence found no adverse findings relating to firm responsibility. The Small Business Enterprise - Architecture and Engineering goal is 10%. The project must consider sea level rise projections pursuant to Ordinance 14-79. The project must comply with the Sustainable Buildings Measure Implementing Order 8-8. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor extending from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department; Contractor: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
LUDLAM TRAIL PSA
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-693-26 (File Number 261327) on July 21, 2026, approving a Professional Services Agreement (Contract No. 403502-16-001, Project No. A23PR03) with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Ludlam Trail Development Project. The contract amount is not to exceed $9,533,563.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $843,960.00, with a term of 1,825 calendar days. The project will transform a 5.6-mile segment of the former Florida East Coast Railroad into a continuous, publicly accessible shared-use trail. The scope includes design and post-design services, civil engineering, highway systems, shared-use bicycle and pedestrian trail with pavement markings, park and neighborhood connections, street and canal crossings, signage, site furnishings, access control measures, contamination remediation coordination, site preparation, shade tree installation, and integrated landscaping. The project will obtain ENVISION Silver certification and must consider sea level rise projections. The funding sources are Road Impact Fee and SOB 20C, both under program 939080 'Bike Path-Ludlam Trail'. The vendor is Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., with a local address at 2 Alhambra Plaza, Suite 500, Coral Gables, FL 33134-5237. The sub-consultants include Choice Engineering Consultants, Inc., Chrome Engineering, Inc., Geosol, Inc., Global Construction Estimating Corp., Green Dade, Inc., Intergra Environmental and Water Services Inc, Manuel G. Vera & Associates, Inc., and Wolfberg/Alvarez and Partners, Inc. The County Mayor or designee is authorized to execute the agreement, approve contingency expenditure limited to 10 percent of the base contract amount, and exercise all provisions. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor extending from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department; Contractor: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
LUDLAM TRAIL PSA
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-693-26, File Number 261327, approving a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Ludlam Trail Development Project, Contract No. 403502-16-001, Project No. A23PR03, in an amount not to exceed $9,533,563.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $843,960.00, for a term of 1,825 calendar days. The project will transform a 5.6-mile segment of the former Florida East Coast Railroad into a continuous, publicly accessible shared-use trail. The scope includes design and post-design services, civil engineering, highway systems, shared-use bicycle and pedestrian trail with pavement markings, park and neighborhood connections, street and canal crossings, signage, site furnishings, access control measures, contamination remediation coordination, site preparation, installation of shade trees, and integrated landscaping. The project will obtain ENVISION Silver certification. The contract is funded by Road Impact Fee and SOB 20C funds. The firm was the highest-ranked proposer by the Competitive Selection Committee. The contract is project-specific. The County Mayor or designee is authorized to execute the agreement, approve contingency expenditure limited to 10 percent of the base contract amount, and exercise all provisions. The project is Countywide in nature. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor extending from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department; Contractor: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
LUDLAM TRAIL PSA
Resolution adopted on 7/21/2026 approving a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Ludlam Trail Development Project, Contract No. 403502-16-001, Project No. A23PR03, in an amount not to exceed $9,533,563.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $843,960.00, for a term of 1,825 calendar days. The project will transform a 5.6-mile segment of the former Florida East Coast Railroad into a continuous, publicly accessible shared-use trail. The scope includes design and post-design services, civil engineering, highway systems, shared-use bicycle and pedestrian trail with pavement markings, park and neighborhood connections, street and canal crossings, signage, site furnishings, access control measures, coordination related to contamination remediation, site preparation, installation of shade trees, and integrated landscaping. The project will obtain ENVISION Silver certification. Funding sources include Road Impact Fee and SOB 20C. The firm was the highest-ranked proposer. No public comment sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department; Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (contractor)
LUDLAM TRAIL PSA
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to approve a contract award for professional services to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Ludlam Trail Development Project. The project involves transforming a 5.6-mile segment of the former Florida East Coast Railroad into a shared-use trail for walking, running, and cycling. The contract amount is not to exceed $9,533,563.00, with a term of 1,825 calendar days. The project aims to promote active lifestyles and non-motorized transportation. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. was the highest-ranked proposer. The project scope includes design and post-design services, civil engineering, and highway systems. The trail corridor extends from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street. The project will comply with sea level rise projections and sustainable building measures, aiming for ENVISION Silver certification. Sub-consultants include Choice Engineering Consultants, Inc., Chrome Engineering, Inc., Geosol, Inc., Global Construction Estimating Corp., Green Dade, Inc., Intergra Environmental and Water Services Inc, Manuel G. Vera & Associates, Inc., and Wolfberg/Alvarez and Partners, Inc. No public comment is stated in this document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution approving contract award
- Address:
- Former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street
- Applicant:
- Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department
LUDLAM TRAIL PSA
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-693-26, File Number 261327, approving a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Ludlam Trail Development Project. The contract is valued at $9,533,563.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $843,960.00, with a term of 1,825 calendar days. The project will transform a 5.6-mile segment of the former Florida East Coast Railroad into a continuous, publicly accessible shared-use trail. The scope includes design and post-design services, civil engineering, highway systems, shared-use bicycle and pedestrian trail with pavement markings, park and neighborhood connections, street and canal crossings, signage, site furnishings, access control measures, contamination remediation coordination, site preparation, shade tree installation, and integrated landscaping. The project will obtain ENVISION Silver certification. The contract was awarded under full and open competition, with 7 proposals received. The firm was the highest-ranked proposer by the Competitive Selection Committee. The final action was adoption on July 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- The Ludlam Trail Development Project is located within the former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor extending from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street.
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department; contractor: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
LUDLAM TRAIL PSA
Resolution adopted on 7/21/2026 approving a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Ludlam Trail Development Project, Contract No. 403502-16-001, Project No. A23PR03, in an amount not to exceed $9,533,563.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $843,960.00, for a term of 1,825 calendar days. The project will transform a 5.6-mile segment of the former Florida East Coast Railroad into a continuous, publicly accessible shared-use trail. The scope includes design and post-design services, civil engineering, highway systems, shared-use bicycle and pedestrian trail with pavement markings, park and neighborhood connections, street and canal crossings, signage, site furnishings, access control measures, contamination remediation coordination, site preparation, installation of shade trees, and integrated landscaping. The project will obtain ENVISION Silver certification. Funding sources include Road Impact Fee and SOB 20C. The firm was the highest-ranked proposer. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor extending from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department; Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (contractor)
LUDLAM TRAIL PSA
Resolution adopted on 7/21/2026 approving a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Ludlam Trail Development Project, Contract No. 403502-16-001, Project No. A23PR03, in an amount not to exceed $9,533,563.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $843,960.00, and a term of 1,825 calendar days. The project will transform a 5.6-mile segment of the former Florida East Coast Railroad into a continuous, publicly accessible shared-use trail. The scope includes design and post-design services, civil engineering, highway systems, shared-use bicycle and pedestrian trail with pavement markings, park and neighborhood connections, street and canal crossings, signage, site furnishings, access control measures, contamination remediation coordination, site preparation, installation of shade trees, and integrated landscaping. The project will obtain ENVISION Silver certification. Funding sources include Road Impact Fee and SOB 20C. The contract is project-specific. The firm was the highest-ranked proposer. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor extending from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department; Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (contractor)
LUDLAM TRAIL PSA
Resolution adopted on 7/21/2026 approving a Professional Services Agreement to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Ludlam Trail Development Project, Contract No. 403502-16-001, Project No. A23PR03, in an amount not to exceed $9,533,563.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $843,960.00, and a term of 1,825 calendar days. The project will transform a 5.6-mile segment of the former Florida East Coast Railroad into a continuous, publicly accessible shared-use trail. The scope includes design and post-design services, civil engineering, highway systems, shared-use bicycle and pedestrian trail with pavement markings, park and neighborhood connections, street and canal crossings, signage, site furnishings, access control measures, contamination remediation coordination, site preparation, installation of shade trees, and integrated landscaping. The project will obtain ENVISION Silver certification. The contract is funded by Road Impact Fee and SOB 20C. The firm is local with 79% principal residency. The project is Countywide in nature. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor extending from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department; contractor Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
LUDLAM TRAIL PSA
The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-693-26 (File Number 261327) on July 21, 2026, approving a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Ludlam Trail Development Project. The contract is valued at $9,533,563.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $843,960.00, with a term of 1,825 calendar days. The project will transform a 5.6-mile segment of the former Florida East Coast Railroad into a shared-use trail for walking, running, and cycling. The project is located within the former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor extending from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street. The contract number is 403502-16-001 and project number is A23PR03. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement and approve contingency expenditure limited to 10 percent of the base contract amount. The project will obtain ENVISION Silver certification and must consider sea level rise projections per Ordinance 14-79. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor extending from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department; contractor Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
LUDLAM TRAIL PSA
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners approved a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Ludlam Trail Development Project. The project involves transforming a 5.6-mile segment of the former Florida East Coast Railroad into a shared-use trail for walking, running, and cycling. The contract amount is not to exceed $9,533,563.00, with a term of 1,825 calendar days. The trail extends from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street. The project aims to promote active lifestyles and non-motorized transportation. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. was the highest-ranked proposer. Sub-consultants include Choice Engineering Consultants, Inc., Chrome Engineering, Inc., Geosol, Inc., Global Construction Estimating Corp., Green Dade, Inc., Intergra Environmental and Water Services Inc, Manuel G. Vera & Associates, Inc., and Wolfberg/Alvarez and Partners, Inc. The project will comply with sea level rise projections and sustainable building measures, aiming for ENVISION Silver certification. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved
- Address:
- Former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street
- Applicant:
- Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
LUDLAM TRAIL PSA
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-693-26, File Number 261327, approving a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Ludlam Trail Development Project, Contract No. 403502-16-001, Project No. A23PR03, in an amount not to exceed $9,533,563.00, inclusive of a contingency allowance of $843,960.00, for a term of 1,825 calendar days. The project will transform a 5.6-mile segment of the former Florida East Coast Railroad into a continuous, publicly accessible shared-use trail. The scope includes design and post-design services, civil engineering, highway systems, shared-use bicycle and pedestrian trail with pavement markings, park and neighborhood connections, street and canal crossings, signage, site furnishings, access control measures, contamination remediation coordination, site preparation, installation of shade trees, and integrated landscaping. The contract is funded by Road Impact Fee and SOB 20C. The project will obtain ENVISION Silver certification and must consider sea level rise projections. The firm was the highest-ranked proposer. The contract is project-specific. The Board authorized the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement, approve contingency expenditure limited to 10 percent of the base contract amount, and exercise all provisions. The item was introduced on 7/15/2026, and the final action was adoption on 7/21/2026. The sponsor was Natalie Milian Orbis. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- The Ludlam Trail Development Project is located within the former Florida East Coast Railroad corridor extending from approximately 400 feet north of NW 7th Street to the north right-of-way line of SW 80th Street.
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department; Contractor: Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-630-26 approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement grants MVAS preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, and two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues over the five-year term, with a positive fiscal impact to the County of $23,148,594.00. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls, a unitary fee per passenger fee aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to a 3% annual escalation, and limited incentives related to parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County retains reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The agreement was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on June 8, 2026, and adopted by the Board on July 21, 2026. During the committee meeting, Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port, and asked whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained that barriers to entry in the cruise industry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages, advised that negotiations had spanned nearly a year, and described the agreement as notable in structure, consisting of a five-year term with two five-year renewal options, and stated it was unique among the port's cruise agreements and would operate out of Terminal C. Mr. Wong confirmed that entering into the agreement was advisable and that he had no hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line. The agreement marks the first preferential berthing agreement with a new cruise line partner since the Port's 2019 agreement with Virgin Voyages. MVAS is an emerging cruise line backed by private equity firm Sycamore Partners, focusing on short- and mid-length Caribbean itineraries from Florida, and will expand to a three-ship fleet by 2027, including the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, Islander, and the newly acquired and refurbished Beachcomber, which will homeport in Miami beginning in January 2027. In August 2025, the Port and MVAS executed a Confirmation of Berthing Request, confirming an initial deployment of approximately 170 calls and forming the basis for the proposed long-term Agreement. The Seaport Department staff members responsible for monitoring the Agreement are Frederick P. Wong, Jr., Deputy Port Director, Operations, and George Andrews, Assistant Director, Strategy and Economic Development. The impact of this item is countywide as PortMiami is a regional asset and generates employment for residents throughout Miami-Dade County. PortMiami is located within District 5, represented by Commissioner Vicki L. Lopez.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS)
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Resolution approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea. The agreement grants preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County is $23,148,594.00. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee based on approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls, a unitary fee per passenger aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to 3% annual escalation, and incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County has reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The agreement was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 6/8/2026. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port, asking whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained barriers to entry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages, stated negotiations spanned nearly a year, described the agreement as a five-year term with two five-year renewal options, stated it was unique among the port's cruise agreements and would operate out of Terminal C. Following a point of order, Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis asked if he had any hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line, and Mr. Wong confirmed he did not.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Resolution approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea, with an anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County of $23,148,594.00. The agreement grants preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues over the five-year term. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for each of the confirmed vessel calls set forth in Exhibit A (approximately 170 calls). The agreement includes incentives related to parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County has reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 6/8/2026. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution and asked whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained that barriers to entry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating was Virgin Voyages, stated negotiations spanned nearly a year, and described the agreement as a five-year term with two five-year renewal options, unique among the port's cruise agreements, operating out of Terminal C. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis asked if he had any hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line, and Mr. Wong confirmed he did not.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-630-26 approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea. The agreement grants preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami for a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County is $23,148,594.00. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee based on approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls, a unitary fee per passenger aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to 3% annual escalation, and incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County retains reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The agreement was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on June 8, 2026, and adopted by the Board on July 21, 2026. During committee discussion, Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port, asking whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements with new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained the barriers to entry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating was Virgin Voyages, stated negotiations spanned nearly a year, and described the agreement as unique among the port's cruise agreements, operating out of Terminal C. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis asked if he had any hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line, and Mr. Wong confirmed he did not.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-630-26 approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement grants MVAS preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County is $23,148,594.00. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls, a unitary fee per passenger aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to 3% annual escalation, and incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County retains reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The agreement was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on June 8, 2026, and adopted by the Board on July 21, 2026. During committee discussion, Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port, asking whether it was advisable to enter long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained the barriers to entry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating was Virgin Voyages, described the agreement as unique in structure, and confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed he had no hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights. The agreement is the first preferential berthing agreement with a new cruise line partner since the Port's 2019 agreement with Virgin Voyages.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS)
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Resolution approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS), with an anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County of $23,148,594.00. The agreement grants MVAS preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for each of the confirmed vessel calls set forth in Exhibit A (approximately 170 calls), a unitary fee per passenger fee aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to a 3% annual escalation, and incentives related to parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County has reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The agreement was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026, following a favorable recommendation from the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 6/8/2026. The agreement is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues over the five-year term. The agreement represents the first preferential berthing agreement with a new cruise line partner since the Port's 2019 agreement with Virgin Voyages. The agreement will operate out of Terminal C. The term of the Agreement commences upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms upon mutual agreement. The agreement includes a series of incentives designed to support passenger growth, operational efficiency, and year-round demand at the Port. The non-peak day and evening-call incentives provide a 50% reduction of applicable port fees for qualifying calls. Only one operational incentive may apply per vessel call, and all incentives are structured so as not to reduce other fees payable to the County. The Seaport Department staff members responsible for monitoring the Agreement are Frederick P. Wong, Jr., Deputy Port Director, Operations, and George Andrews, Assistant Director, Strategy and Economic Development. Margaritaville at Sea, operated by Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. in partnership with the Margaritaville hospitality brand founded by Jimmy Buffett, is an emerging cruise line backed by private equity firm Sycamore Partners. Since its launch in 2022, the company has expanded from a single vessel to a three-ship fleet by 2027, including the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, Islander, and the newly acquired and refurbished Beachcomber, which will homeport in Miami beginning in January 2027. In August 2025, the Port and MVAS executed a Confirmation of Berthing Request, confirming an initial deployment of approximately 170 calls and forming the basis for the proposed long-term Agreement. The proposed Agreement formalizes those commitments and replaces the prior confirmation with a long-term contractual framework establishing preferential berthing rights and financial obligations. PortMiami is located within District 5, represented by Commissioner Vicki L. Lopez. The impact of this item is countywide as PortMiami is a regional asset and generates employment for residents throughout Miami-Dade County. Approval of this item will have a positive fiscal impact to the County of at least $23.15 million over the five-year term (FY 2027-FY 2031), derived from MVAS's use of berths and per-passenger unitary fees, subject to a three percent (3%) annual escalation. There is additional upside potential, as passenger volumes exceeding the MAG will generate incremental port fee revenues. The proposed Agreement includes a series of incentives designed to support passenger growth, operational efficiency, and year-round demand at the Port. Consistent with other cruise line agreements, these include a parking incentive based on MVAS's share of embarkations and a marketing incentive tied to achievement of the MAG. Due to the County's unique reassignment provision, MVAS may also receive either an operational incentive for a non-peak day or for evening vessel calls if applicable. The non-peak day and evening-call incentives provide a 50% reduction of applicable port fees for qualifying calls, help reduce traffic impacts on peak days and encourage more efficient utilization of terminal capacity. Only one operational incentive may apply per vessel call, and all incentives are structured so as not to reduce other fees payable to the County. These incentives are limited in scope and are expected to represent a relatively small portion of total revenues under the Agreement, which are primarily driven by the MAG. The Agreement is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues over the five-year term, with additional upside from passenger volumes exceeding the Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG). The Agreement also includes targeted incentives designed to support off-peak utilization, enhance terminal efficiency, reduce traffic impacts on peak days, and promote cruise demand from PortMiami. The term of the Agreement commences upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms upon mutual agreement. PortMiami is one of America's busiest seaports, internationally recognized as the Cruise Capital of the World and the Cargo Gateway of the Americas. It contributes more than $61 billion annually to the local and state economy and supports 340,078 direct, indirect, and induced jobs. The Port's cruise sector continues to reach unprecedented levels, setting new passenger records year after year. With 10 state-of-the-art cruise terminals and a growing roster of leading cruise lines deploying their largest and most innovative vessels, PortMiami operates at an exceptional pace, reinforcing its position as the undisputed global leader in the cruise industry. This partnership supports PortMiami's (or Port) continued commitment to growth, diversification of cruise offerings, and efficient utilization of existing infrastructure, further reinforcing Miami-Dade County's position as the Cruise Capital of the World. This Agreement marks an important milestone for PortMiami, representing the first preferential berthing agreement with a new cruise line partner since the Port's 2019 agreement with Virgin Voyages. The proposed Agreement reflects a balanced approach that supports a new entrant to PortMiami cruise line-up while preserving the County's operational control, financial protections, and long-term strategic objectives. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue that the proposed resolution would generate and noted that she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port. She stated that, in light of the issues currently facing the port, she wished to proceed with caution, and she asked the administration whether it was advisable for the County to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained that the barriers to entry in the cruise industry were significant and noted that the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages. He advised that negotiations on the new contract had spanned nearly a year and described the agreement as notable in structure, consisting of a five-year term with two five-year renewal options. Mr. Wong stated that it was unique among the port's cruise agreements and would operate out of Terminal C. Following a point of order, Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed that entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis then asked whether he had any hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line, and Mr. Wong confirmed that he did not. Hearing no other discussion, the Committee proceeded to vote on the foregoing resolution, as presented.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS)
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-630-26 approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS) for preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami. The agreement has an anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County of $23,148,594.00 over a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues over the five-year term. MVAS is granted preferential berthing rights to Cruise Terminal C on certain dates, with a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for each of approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls. The agreement includes incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County has reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded the item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on June 8, 2026. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port. Mr. Wong explained the agreement was notable in structure, consisting of a five-year term with two five-year renewal options, and confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed he had no hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line. The agreement was adopted on July 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Cruise Terminal C, PortMiami
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS)
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Resolution approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea, with an anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County of $23,148,594.00. The agreement grants preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues over the five-year term. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for each of the confirmed vessel calls set forth in Exhibit A (approximately 170 calls). The agreement includes incentives related to parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County has reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 6/8/2026. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution and asked whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained that barriers to entry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages, stated negotiations spanned nearly a year, described the agreement as a five-year term with two five-year renewal options, and stated it was unique among the port's cruise agreements and would operate out of Terminal C. Mr. Wong confirmed that entering into the agreement was advisable and that he had no hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-630-26 approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement grants MVAS preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, and two optional five-year renewal terms. The anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County is $23,148,594.00. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee based on approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls, a unitary fee per passenger aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to 3% annual escalation, and limited incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County retains reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The item was introduced on 5/18/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 6/8/2026, and adopted on 7/21/2026. Public comment: Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port, asking whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained barriers to entry in the cruise industry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages, stated negotiations spanned nearly a year, described the agreement as notable in structure with a five-year term and two five-year renewal options, and confirmed it was unique among the port's cruise agreements and would operate out of Terminal C. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis asked if he had any hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line, and Mr. Wong confirmed he did not.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS); Requester: Port of Miami
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Resolution approving a preferential berthing rights agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea, with an anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County of $23,148,594.00. The agreement grants preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee based on approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls, a unitary fee per passenger aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to 3% annual escalation, and incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County has reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The agreement was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026, after being forwarded with a favorable recommendation from the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 6/8/2026. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port, and asked whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained that barriers to entry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages, stated negotiations had spanned nearly a year, described the agreement as notable in structure, and confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable and that he had no hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights. The agreement is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues over the five-year term. Margaritaville at Sea, operated by Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. in partnership with the Margaritaville hospitality brand founded by Jimmy Buffett, is backed by private equity firm Sycamore Partners, and will expand from a single vessel to a three-ship fleet by 2027, including the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, Islander, and the newly acquired and refurbished Beachcomber, which will homeport in Miami beginning in January 2027. In August 2025, the Port and MVAS executed a Confirmation of Berthing Request, confirming an initial deployment of approximately 170 calls. This is the first preferential berthing agreement with a new cruise line partner since the Port's 2019 agreement with Virgin Voyages. PortMiami is located within District 5, represented by Commissioner Vicki L. Lopez. The Seaport Department staff members responsible for monitoring the Agreement are Frederick P. Wong, Jr., Deputy Port Director, Operations, and George Andrews, Assistant Director, Strategy and Economic Development.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-630-26 approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement grants MVAS preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami for a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues over the five-year term, with an anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County of $23,148,594.00. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls, a unitary fee per passenger aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to 3% annual escalation, and incentives related to parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County retains reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The agreement was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on June 8, 2026, and adopted by the Board on July 21, 2026. During committee discussion, Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port. Mr. Wong, Deputy Port Director, explained that barriers to entry in the cruise industry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages, described the agreement as notable in structure, and confirmed that entering into the agreement was advisable and that he had no hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question following a point of order. The agreement was described as the first preferential berthing agreement with a new cruise line partner since the Port's 2019 agreement with Virgin Voyages. MVAS is operated by Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. in partnership with the Margaritaville hospitality brand founded by Jimmy Buffett, backed by private equity firm Sycamore Partners, and will expand from a single vessel to a three-ship fleet by 2027, including the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, Islander, and the newly acquired and refurbished Beachcomber, which will homeport in Miami beginning in January 2027. In August 2025, the Port and MVAS executed a Confirmation of Berthing Request, confirming an initial deployment of approximately 170 calls. PortMiami is located within District 5, represented by Commissioner Vicki L. Lopez, and the impact of this item is countywide. The Seaport Department staff members responsible for monitoring the Agreement are Frederick P. Wong, Jr., Deputy Port Director, Operations, and George Andrews, Assistant Director, Strategy and Economic Development.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS); Requester: Port of Miami
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-630-26 approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement grants MVAS preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County is $23,148,594.00 over the five-year term, with approximately one million passenger movements and approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee, a unitary fee per passenger aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to 3% annual escalation, and incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County retains reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The agreement was forwarded to the Board with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on June 8, 2026, and adopted by the Board on July 21, 2026. During committee discussion, Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port, asking whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements with new cruise lines. Mr. Wong, Deputy Port Director, explained the agreement was notable in structure, with a five-year term and two five-year renewal options, unique among the port's cruise agreements, and confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed he had no hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line. The agreement represents the first preferential berthing agreement with a new cruise line partner since the 2019 agreement with Virgin Voyages.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026; forwarded with favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 6/8/2026
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS); Requester: Port of Miami
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Resolution approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea, with an anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County of $23,148,594.00. The agreement grants preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues over the five-year term. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for each of the confirmed vessel calls set forth in Exhibit A (approximately 170 calls). The agreement was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026, after being forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 6/8/2026. Public comment: Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution in light of issues facing the port, asking whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained barriers to entry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages, advised negotiations spanned nearly a year, described the agreement as notable in structure, and confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis asked if he had any hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line, and Mr. Wong confirmed he did not.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-630-26 approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement grants MVAS preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County is $23,148,594.00 over the five-year term, with approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls, a unitary fee per passenger aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to 3% annual escalation, and incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County retains reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The agreement was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on June 8, 2026, and adopted by the Board on July 21, 2026. During committee discussion, Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port. Mr. Wong, Deputy Port Director, explained the agreement was notable in structure, consisting of a five-year term with two five-year renewal options, unique among the port's cruise agreements, and would operate out of Terminal C. He confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable and that he had no hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question following a point of order. The agreement represents the first preferential berthing agreement with a new cruise line partner since the Port's 2019 agreement with Virgin Voyages. MVAS is an emerging cruise line backed by private equity firm Sycamore Partners, expanding from a single vessel to a three-ship fleet by 2027, including the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, Islander, and the newly acquired and refurbished Beachcomber, which will homeport in Miami beginning in January 2027. In August 2025, the Port and MVAS executed a Confirmation of Berthing Request, confirming an initial deployment of approximately 170 calls and forming the basis for the proposed long-term Agreement. The Seaport Department staff members responsible for monitoring the Agreement are Frederick P. Wong, Jr., Deputy Port Director, Operations, and George Andrews, Assistant Director, Strategy and Economic Development.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS)
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
The document is a legislative item for a Resolution approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea. The agreement grants preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami, with an anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County of $23,148,594.00. The term commences upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls, a unitary fee per passenger aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to 3% annual escalation, and incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County has reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 6/8/2026. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port. Mr. Wong explained the barriers to entry in the cruise industry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages, and stated negotiations had spanned nearly a year. He described the agreement as notable in structure, consisting of a five-year term with two five-year renewal options, and stated it was unique among the port's cruise agreements and would operate out of Terminal C. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed that entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis asked whether he had any hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line, and Mr. Wong confirmed that he did not.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-630-26 approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement grants MVAS preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami for a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement has an anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County of $23,148,594.00, with approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues over the five-year term. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls, a unitary fee per passenger aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to 3% annual escalation, and incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County retains reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The agreement was forwarded to the Board with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on June 8, 2026, and adopted by the Board on July 21, 2026. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port, asking whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained that barriers to entry in the cruise industry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages, stated negotiations spanned nearly a year, described the agreement as notable in structure with a five-year term and two five-year renewal options, and confirmed it was unique among the port's cruise agreements and would operate out of Terminal C. Following a point of order, Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis asked if he had any hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line, and Mr. Wong confirmed he did not.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS)
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-630-26 (File Number 260906) approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement grants MVAS preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, and two optional five-year renewal terms. The anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County is $23,148,594.00 over the five-year term. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee based on approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls, a unitary fee per passenger aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to 3% annual escalation, and incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The agreement was forwarded to the Board with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on June 8, 2026, and adopted by the Board on July 21, 2026. During committee discussion, Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and gladness about bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution regarding long-term agreements and berthing rights for new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained that barriers to entry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating was Virgin Voyages, described the agreement as a five-year term with two five-year renewal options, unique among the port's cruise agreements, operating out of Terminal C, and confirmed that entering into the agreement was advisable and that he had no hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question following a point of order. The agreement is the first preferential berthing agreement with a new cruise line partner since the Port's 2019 agreement with Virgin Voyages. MVAS is an emerging cruise line backed by Sycamore Partners, expanding from a single vessel to a three-ship fleet by 2027, including the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, Islander, and Beachcomber, which will homeport in Miami beginning in January 2027. The agreement includes County reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The Seaport Department staff responsible for monitoring are Frederick P. Wong, Jr., Deputy Port Director, Operations, and George Andrews, Assistant Director, Strategy and Economic Development.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026; forwarded with favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on June 8, 2026
- Address:
- Cruise Terminal C, PortMiami, Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS); Requester: Port of Miami
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Resolution approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea, with an anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County of $23,148,594.00. The agreement grants preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls, a unitary fee per passenger aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to 3% annual escalation, and incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County has reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The agreement was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 6/8/2026. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port. Mr. Wong explained the barriers to entry in the cruise industry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages, stated negotiations spanned nearly a year, and described the agreement as notable in structure, consisting of a five-year term with two five-year renewal options, unique among the port's cruise agreements, and would operate out of Terminal C. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed that entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis asked whether he had any hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line, and Mr. Wong confirmed that he did not.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
The document is a legislative record for a resolution approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea. The agreement grants preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County is $23,148,594.00. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee based on approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls, a unitary fee per passenger aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to 3% annual escalation, and incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County has reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The agreement is the first preferential berthing agreement with a new cruise line partner since the Port's 2019 agreement with Virgin Voyages. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, or acreage for the project. The document includes public comment from Commissioner Milan Orbis who expressed appreciation for the revenue, noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, and wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port. She asked whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained barriers to entry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating was Virgin Voyages, stated negotiations spanned nearly a year, and described the agreement as a five-year term with two five-year renewal options, unique among the port's cruise agreements, operating out of Terminal C. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis asked if he had hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line, and Mr. Wong confirmed he did not. The Committee forwarded the resolution to the Board with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Resolution approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea, with an anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County of $23,148,594.00. The agreement grants preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls, a unitary fee per passenger aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to 3% annual escalation, and incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County has reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The agreement was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 6/8/2026. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution and asked whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained that barriers to entry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages, stated negotiations spanned nearly a year, described the agreement as a five-year term with two five-year renewal options, and confirmed it was unique among the port's cruise agreements and would operate out of Terminal C. Following a point of order, Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed that entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis asked if he had any hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line, and Mr. Wong confirmed he did not. The Committee then voted on the resolution.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Resolution approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea, with an anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County of $23,148,594.00. The agreement grants preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues over the five-year term. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for each of the confirmed vessel calls set forth in Exhibit A (approximately 170 calls), a unitary fee per passenger aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to a 3% annual escalation, and incentives related to parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County has reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The agreement was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 6/8/2026. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port, and asked whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained that barriers to entry in the cruise industry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages, advised that negotiations had spanned nearly a year, described the agreement as notable in structure, and stated it would operate out of Terminal C. Following a point of order, Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed that entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis asked whether he had any hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line, and Mr. Wong confirmed that he did not.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Resolution approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea, with an anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County of $23,148,594.00. The agreement grants preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues over the five-year term. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for each of the confirmed vessel calls set forth in Exhibit A (approximately 170 calls). The agreement was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 6/8/2026. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port, and asked whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained barriers to entry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages, advised negotiations spanned nearly a year, described the agreement as a five-year term with two five-year renewal options, stated it was unique among the port's cruise agreements and would operate out of Terminal C. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis asked if he had any hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line, and Mr. Wong confirmed he did not.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Resolution approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea, with an anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County of $23,148,594.00. The agreement grants preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues over the five-year term. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for each of the confirmed vessel calls (approximately 170 calls), a unitary fee per passenger fee aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to a 3% annual escalation, and incentives related to parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County has reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The agreement was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 6/8/2026. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution and asked whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained the barriers to entry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages, advised negotiations had spanned nearly a year, described the agreement as notable in structure, and confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable and that he had no hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights. The agreement operates out of Terminal C. The first preferential berthing agreement with a new cruise line partner since the Port's 2019 agreement with Virgin Voyages. In August 2025, the Port and MVAS executed a Confirmation of Berthing Request, confirming an initial deployment of approximately 170 calls. Margaritaville at Sea is operated by Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. in partnership with the Margaritaville hospitality brand founded by Jimmy Buffett, backed by private equity firm Sycamore Partners. Since its launch in 2022, the company has expanded from a single vessel to a three-ship fleet by 2027, including the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, Islander, and the newly acquired and refurbished Beachcomber, which will homeport in Miami beginning in January 2027. The Seaport Department staff members responsible for monitoring the Agreement are Frederick P. Wong, Jr., Deputy Port Director, Operations, and George Andrews, Assistant Director, Strategy and Economic Development. PortMiami is located within District 5, represented by Commissioner Vicki L. Lopez. The impact of this item is countywide. The agreement was introduced on 5/18/2026. The County Attorney was assigned on 5/19/2026. The Office of Agenda Coordination was assigned on 5/18/2026. The item has 43 pages. The agreement includes a parking incentive based on MVAS's share of embarkations and a marketing incentive tied to achievement of the MAG. MVAS may also receive either an operational incentive for a non-peak day or for evening vessel calls if applicable. The non-peak day and evening-call incentives provide a 50% reduction of applicable port fees for qualifying calls. Only one operational incentive may apply per vessel call, and all incentives are structured so as not to reduce other fees payable to the County. The agreement includes a unique reassignment provision. The term of the Agreement commences upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms upon mutual agreement.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-630-26 (File Number 260906) approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement grants MVAS preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, and two optional five-year renewal terms. The anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County is $23,148,594.00 over the five-year term, with approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee based on approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls, a unitary fee per passenger aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to 3% annual escalation, and incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County retains reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The agreement was introduced on 5/18/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 6/8/2026, and adopted on 7/21/2026. This is the first preferential berthing agreement with a new cruise line partner since the Port's 2019 agreement with Virgin Voyages.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Cruise Terminal C, PortMiami, Miami-Dade County, Florida
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS); Requester: Port of Miami
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
The document is a legislative item for a Resolution approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea. The agreement grants preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County is $23,148,594.00. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 6/8/2026. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution and asked about the advisability of long-term agreements and granting berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained the barriers to entry, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages, stated negotiations spanned nearly a year, and described the agreement as a five-year term with two five-year renewal options, unique among the port's cruise agreements, operating out of Terminal C. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis asked if he had any hesitation, and Mr. Wong confirmed he did not.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-630-26 approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS), with an anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County of $23,148,594.00. The agreement grants MVAS preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The agreement is expected to generate approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues over the five-year term. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for each of the confirmed vessel calls set forth in Exhibit A (approximately 170 calls), a unitary fee per passenger fee aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to a 3% annual escalation, and incentives related to parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County has reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded the item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation on June 8, 2026. The Board of County Commissioners adopted the resolution on July 21, 2026. During the committee meeting, Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution and asked whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained that barriers to entry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages, advised that negotiations had spanned nearly a year, described the agreement as notable in structure, and stated it was unique among the port's cruise agreements and would operate out of Terminal C. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed that entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis asked whether he had any hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line, and Mr. Wong confirmed that he did not.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS)
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-630-26 (File Number 260906) approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement grants MVAS preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, and two optional five-year renewal terms. The anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County is $23,148,594.00, with approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues over the five-year term. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls, a unitary fee per passenger aligned with PortMiami tariff equivalency subject to 3% annual escalation, and incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County retains reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The agreement was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on June 8, 2026, and adopted by the Board on July 21, 2026. During committee discussion, Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port, and asked whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained that barriers to entry in the cruise industry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating at the seaport was Virgin Voyages, stated negotiations had spanned nearly a year, described the agreement as notable in structure with a five-year term and two five-year renewal options, and confirmed it was unique among the port's cruise agreements and would operate out of Terminal C. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis asked whether he had any hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line, and Mr. Wong confirmed he did not. The Committee then voted on the resolution as presented.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS)
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Resolution approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement grants MVAS preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, with two optional five-year renewal terms. The anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County is $23,148,594.00, with approximately one million passenger movements and at least $23.15 million in guaranteed revenues over the five-year term. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee derived from MVAS's commitment to 100% vessel occupancy for approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls. The agreement is the first preferential berthing agreement with a new cruise line partner since the Port's 2019 agreement with Virgin Voyages. The Board of County Commissioners adopted the resolution on 7/21/2026. The Aviation and Seaport Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 6/8/2026. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and stated she wished to proceed with caution, asking whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained the barriers to entry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating was Virgin Voyages, described the agreement as a five-year term with two five-year renewal options, and stated it would operate out of Terminal C. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Milan Orbis asked if he had any hesitation, and Mr. Wong confirmed he did not.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS); Miami-Dade County
MARGARITAVILLE AT SEA
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-630-26 approving a Preferential Berthing Rights Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS). The agreement grants MVAS preferential berthing rights at Cruise Terminal C at PortMiami, with a five-year term commencing upon the first vessel call on January 9, 2027, through April 30, 2031, and two optional five-year renewal terms. The anticipated positive fiscal impact to the County is $23,148,594.00 over the five-year term, with approximately 170 confirmed vessel calls and about one million passenger movements. The agreement includes a Minimum Annual Guarantee, port fee structure with 3% annual escalation, and incentives for parking, marketing, non-peak day calls, and evening calls. The County retains reassignment rights for Force Majeure events, construction activities related to the North Bulkhead Rehabilitation Project and Berth 10 Project, and governmental directives. The item was introduced on 5/18/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 6/8/2026, and adopted on 7/21/2026. Commissioner Milan Orbis expressed appreciation for the revenue and noted she was glad the County was bringing another cruise line into the port, but wished to proceed with caution given issues facing the port, asking whether it was advisable to enter into long-term agreements and grant berthing rights to new cruise lines. Mr. Wong explained barriers to entry were significant, noted the last major cruise line to begin operating was Virgin Voyages, described the agreement as a five-year term with two five-year renewal options, unique among the port's cruise agreements, operating out of Terminal C, and confirmed entering into the agreement was advisable. Commissioner Gilbert III restated the question, and Mr. Wong confirmed no hesitation regarding the grant of berthing rights to a new cruise line. The Committee proceeded to vote on the resolution as presented.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- PortMiami, Cruise Terminal C
- Applicant:
- Classica Cruise Operator Ltd. d/b/a Margaritaville at Sea (MVAS)
MAYORAL APPOINTMENT - DIRECTOR OF THE SEAPORT DEPARTMENT
This legislative item concerns a mayoral appointment for the Director of the Seaport Department. The item was introduced on 6/24/2026 and is scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners agenda on 7/21/2026. The requester is the Mayor, and no sponsors or registered lobbyists are listed. There is no legislative text available online for this item.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Report
- Decision:
- Before the Board
- Applicant:
- Mayor
MAYORAL APPOINTMENT - DIRECTOR OF THE SEAPORT DEPARTMENT
Board of County Commissioners in Miami-Dade County posted this record to its public file. The posted document carries a title and no readable project detail, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official document link above and watch for the fuller record the body posts later.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Report
MAYORAL APPOINTMENT - DIRECTOR OF THE SEAPORT DEPARTMENT
Board of County Commissioners in Miami-Dade County posted this record to its public file. The posted document carries a title and no readable project detail, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official document link above and watch for the fuller record the body posts later.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Report
MAYORAL APPOINTMENT - DIRECTOR OF THE SEAPORT DEPARTMENT
Board of County Commissioners in Miami-Dade County posted this record to its public file. The posted document carries a title and no readable project detail, so there is no site, no size and no applicant on file for it yet. Local businesses that want to follow it can open the official document link above and watch for the fuller record the body posts later.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Report
MAYORAL APPOINTMENT - DIRECTOR OF THE SEAPORT DEPARTMENT
This legislative item concerns a mayoral appointment for the Director of the Seaport Department. The item was introduced on 6/24/2026 and is scheduled for the County Commission agenda on 7/21/2026. The status is 'Before the Board'. No specific project details, zoning changes, or public comments are provided.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Report
- Applicant:
- Mayor
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