Board of County Commissioners: julio de 2026
Miami-Dade County
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-587-26 (File Number 261117) on July 21, 2026, ratifying Emergency Contract No. E-10684 for Electrical Infrastructure Oversight and Maintenance Service to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. in the amount of $358,256.00 for the People and Internal Operations Department. The contract is for the Lightspeed Facility, which houses the County's 911 call center, 311 operations, the Real Time Crime Center, and CITD servers. The emergency contract was executed after a construction incident on April 25, 2025, by Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., the contractor on the adjacent Integrated Command and Communications Center project, compromised electrical systems. Solares was already on site under a separate contract and provided around-the-clock monitoring and management of electrical systems. The County is pursuing recovery of costs from Suffolk. The fiscal impact is $358,256 from General Funds FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget. The scope is countywide, though the facility is located in District 12. The item was introduced on June 18, 2026, and adopted on July 21, 2026. 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:
- Lightspeed Facility, not stated; Solares Electrical Services, Inc. principal address is 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc. (SBE)
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Resolution ratifying Emergency Contract No. E-10684 for electrical infrastructure oversight and maintenance service at the Lightspeed Facility, awarded to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. in the amount of $358,256.00 for the People and Internal Operations Department. The contract was ratified by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The emergency contract was executed following an April 25, 2025 construction incident by Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. that compromised electrical systems at Lightspeed, which houses the County's 911 call center, 311 operations, the Real Time Crime Center, and critical servers. Solares was already on site under a separate contract and provided around-the-clock monitoring. The County is pursuing recovery of costs from Suffolk. The facility is located within District 12, represented by Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez, but the scope is countywide. Funding is from General Funds FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget. The vendor's principal address is 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL. The contract manager is Eddy Etienne. The Small Business Enterprise measures and Local Preference do not apply. The Living Wage Ordinance does not apply. The two percent User Access Program applies.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-587-26 (File Number 261117) on 7/21/2026, ratifying Emergency Contract No. E-10684 for Electrical Infrastructure Oversight and Maintenance Service to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. in the amount of $358,256.00 for the People and Internal Operations Department. The contract is for the Lightspeed Facility, which houses the County's 911 call center, 311 operations, the Real Time Crime Center, and critical servers. The emergency was declared on April 25, 2025, after a construction incident by Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. compromised electrical systems. The scope is countywide in nature. The County is pursuing recovery of costs from Suffolk. The vendor, Solares Electrical Services, Inc., is a Small Business Enterprise with a principal address of 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL, and 89% of its employees reside in Miami-Dade County. The funding source is General Funds FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget, Volume 3, Page 339, Operating Expenditures, Contractual Services. The contract manager is Eddy Etienne. The item was introduced on 6/18/2026 and adopted on 7/21/2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Lightspeed Facility, not stated; scope is countywide; located within District 12
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc. (SBE), 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Resolution R-587-26 ratifies Emergency Contract No. E-10684 for Electrical Infrastructure Oversight and Maintenance Service to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. in the amount of $358,256.00 for the People and Internal Operations Department. The contract is for the Lightspeed Facility, which houses the County's 911 call center, 311 operations, the Real Time Crime Center, and Communications, Information and Technology servers. The emergency was declared on April 25, 2025, following a construction incident by Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., the contractor on the adjacent Integrated Command and Communications Center project. The Board of County Commissioners adopted the resolution on July 21, 2026. The County is pursuing recovery of costs from Suffolk. The vendor, Solares Electrical Services, Inc., is a Small Business Enterprise with a principal address of 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL. The fiscal impact is a one-time purchase of $358,256 from General Funds FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget. The scope is countywide in nature, though Lightspeed is located within District 12. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Commissioners are set to ratify an emergency contract for electrical infrastructure oversight and maintenance services at the Lightspeed Facility. The contract, valued at $358,256.00, is awarded to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. This emergency action was necessitated by a construction incident on April 25, 2025, involving Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., which compromised the electrical systems of the Lightspeed Facility. Lightspeed is a critical facility housing the County's 911 call center, 311 operations, and the Real Time Crime Center. Solares Electrical Services, Inc. was already on-site performing work and was deemed uniquely qualified to provide immediate oversight and maintenance due to their existing knowledge of the facility's systems. The County is pursuing remedies against Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. for costs incurred. The Board of County Commissioners is asked to authorize the County Mayor or designee to exercise all contract provisions, including cancellations and extensions.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Recommended for ratification
- Address:
- Lightspeed Facility
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is set to ratify an emergency contract for electrical infrastructure oversight and maintenance services. The contract, E-10684, is awarded to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. for $358,256. This emergency action was necessitated by a construction incident on April 25, 2025, involving Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., which compromised the electrical systems at the Lightspeed Facility. Lightspeed is a critical facility housing the County's 911 call center, 311 operations, and the Real Time Crime Center. Solares Electrical Services, Inc. was already on-site performing work and was uniquely qualified to provide immediate oversight and maintenance to prevent disruption to essential services. The County is pursuing remedies against Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. for costs incurred. The item is on the consent agenda for the July 21, 2026, Board of County Commissioners meeting.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Resolution ratifying emergency contract)
- Address:
- Lightspeed Facility
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-587-26 (File Number 261117) on July 21, 2026, ratifying Emergency Contract No. E-10684 for Electrical Infrastructure Oversight and Maintenance Service to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. in the amount of $358,256.00 for the People and Internal Operations Department. The contract is for the Lightspeed Facility, which houses the County's 911 call center, 311 operations, the Real Time Crime Center, and CITD servers. The emergency contract was executed after an April 25, 2025 construction incident by Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. compromised electrical systems. Solares was already on site under a separate contract. The County is pursuing recovery of costs from Suffolk. The scope is countywide in nature, though the facility is located within District 12. Funding is from General Funds FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget. The Board authorized the County Mayor or designee to exercise all contract provisions. 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:
- Lightspeed Facility, not stated; Solares Electrical Services, Inc. principal address is 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc. (SBE); County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava; People and Internal Operations Department (PIOD)
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-587-26 (File Number 261117) on July 21, 2026, ratifying Emergency Contract No. E-10684 for Electrical Infrastructure Oversight and Maintenance Service to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. in the amount of $358,256.00 for the People and Internal Operations Department. The contract is for the Lightspeed Facility, which houses the County's 911 call center, 311 operations, the Real Time Crime Center, and critical servers. The emergency contract was executed after a construction incident on April 25, 2025, by Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., the contractor on the adjacent Integrated Command and Communications Center project, compromised electrical systems. Solares was already on site under a separate contract and provided around-the-clock monitoring and management of electrical systems. The County is pursuing recovery of costs from Suffolk. The scope is countywide in nature, though the facility is located within District 12. Funding is from General Funds FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget. The contract manager is Eddy Etienne. The vendor is Solares Electrical Services, Inc., a Small Business Enterprise, with a principal address of 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL. The item was introduced on June 18, 2026, and adopted on July 21, 2026. 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:
- Lightspeed Facility, not stated; Solares Electrical Services, Inc. principal address is 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is set to ratify an emergency contract for electrical infrastructure oversight and maintenance services. The contract, number E-10684, is awarded to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. for $358,256. This service is for the People and Internal Operations Department and is related to the Lightspeed Facility, which houses critical operations like the 911 call center, 311 operations, and the Real Time Crime Center. The emergency was declared after a construction incident on April 25, 2025, by Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. (contractor for the adjacent Integrated Command and Communications Center project) compromised the facility's electrical systems. Solares Electrical Services, Inc. was already on-site performing work and was uniquely qualified to provide immediate oversight and maintenance to prevent disruption to essential services. The County is pursuing remedies from Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. for costs incurred.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Recommended for ratification
- Address:
- Lightspeed Facility
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is set to ratify an emergency contract for Electrical Infrastructure Oversight and Maintenance Service. The contract, number E-10684, is awarded to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. for $358,256.00. This service is for the People and Internal Operations Department (PIOD) and is related to the Lightspeed Facility, which houses critical operations like the 911 call center, 311 operations, and the Real Time Crime Center. The emergency was declared following a construction incident on April 25, 2025, by Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., which compromised the electrical systems. Solares Electrical Services, Inc. was already on-site performing work and was uniquely qualified to provide immediate oversight and maintenance to prevent disruption to public safety services. The County is pursuing remedies from Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. for costs incurred. The contract is for a one-time purchase funded by General Funds from the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Ratification Recommended
- Address:
- Lightspeed Facility
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-587-26 (File Number 261117) on July 21, 2026, ratifying Emergency Contract No. E-10684 for Electrical Infrastructure Oversight and Maintenance Service to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. in the amount of $358,256.00 for the People and Internal Operations Department. The contract is for the Lightspeed Facility, which houses the County's 911 call center, 311 operations, the Real Time Crime Center, and critical servers. The emergency contract was executed after a construction incident on April 25, 2025, by Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., the contractor on the adjacent Integrated Command and Communications Center project, compromised electrical systems. Solares was already on site under a separate contract and provided around-the-clock monitoring and management of electrical systems. The County is pursuing recovery of costs from Suffolk. The scope is countywide in nature, though the facility is located within District 12. Funding is from General Funds FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget. The contract manager is Eddy Etienne. The vendor's principal address is 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL. The document does not state a specific street address for the Lightspeed facility, acreage, or zoning change. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc. (SBE)
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-587-26 (File Number 261117) on July 21, 2026, ratifying Emergency Contract No. E-10684 for Electrical Infrastructure Oversight and Maintenance Service to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. in the amount of $358,256.00 for the People and Internal Operations Department. The contract is for the Lightspeed Facility, which houses the County's 911 call center, 311 operations, the Real Time Crime Center, and critical servers. The emergency contract was executed after a construction incident on April 25, 2025, by Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., the contractor on the adjacent Integrated Command and Communications Center project, compromised electrical systems. Solares was already on site under a separate contract and provided around-the-clock monitoring and management of electrical systems. The County is pursuing recovery of costs from Suffolk. The scope is countywide in nature, though the facility is located within District 12. The funding source is General Funds FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget, Volume 3, Page 339, Operating Expenditures, Contractual Services. The contract manager is Eddy Etienne. The vendor, Solares Electrical Services, Inc., is a Small Business Enterprise with a principal address of 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL, and 89% of its employees reside in Miami-Dade County. The item was introduced on June 18, 2026, and adopted on July 21, 2026. 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:
- Lightspeed Facility, not stated; vendor principal address: 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-587-26 (File Number 261117) on July 21, 2026, ratifying Emergency Contract No. E-10684 for Electrical Infrastructure Oversight and Maintenance Service to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. in the amount of $358,256.00 for the People and Internal Operations Department. The contract is for the Lightspeed Facility, which houses the County's 911 call center, 311 operations, the Real Time Crime Center, and CITD servers. The emergency contract was executed after a construction incident on April 25, 2025, by Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., the contractor on the adjacent Integrated Command and Communications Center project, compromised electrical systems. Solares was already on site under a separate contract and provided around-the-clock monitoring and management of electrical systems. The County is pursuing recovery of costs from Suffolk. The scope is countywide in nature, though the facility is located within District 12. Funding is from General Funds FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget. The contract manager is Eddy Etienne. The vendor's principal address is 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL. The item was introduced on June 18, 2026, and adopted on July 21, 2026. 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:
- Lightspeed Facility, located within District 12; vendor principal address: 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc. (SBE); requester: Strategic Procurement; Mayor Daniella Levine Cava; Chief Administrative Officer Carladenise Edwards
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Commission is set to ratify an emergency contract for electrical infrastructure oversight and maintenance services at the Lightspeed Facility. The contract, valued at $358,256.00, is awarded to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. for the People and Internal Operations Department. This emergency action was necessitated by a construction incident on April 25, 2025, involving Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., which compromised the electrical systems of the Lightspeed Facility, a critical site housing the 911 call center, 311 operations, and the Real Time Crime Center. Solares Electrical Services, Inc. was already on-site and uniquely qualified to provide immediate oversight and maintenance to prevent disruption of essential services. The County is pursuing remedies against Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. for costs incurred. The Board of County Commissioners is authorizing the County Mayor or designee to exercise all contract provisions. The item is on the consent agenda for July 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Ratification recommended
- Address:
- Lightspeed Facility
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
The document is a legislative item for Miami-Dade County, file number 261117, a resolution adopted on 7/21/2026, ratifying emergency contract E-10684 for electrical infrastructure oversight and maintenance services at the Lightspeed Facility, awarded to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. in the amount of $358,256.00 for the People and Internal Operations Department. The contract was engaged on an emergency basis after a construction incident on April 25, 2025, by Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. compromised electrical systems at Lightspeed, which houses the County's 911 call center, 311 operations, the Real Time Crime Center, and critical servers. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to exercise all provisions of the contract. The scope is countywide in nature, with the facility located within District 12. The funding source is General Funds FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget. The vendor, Solares Electrical Services, Inc., is a Small Business Enterprise with a principal address at 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL. The County is pursuing recovery of costs from Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. 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:
- Lightspeed Facility, not stated; vendor principal address: 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is set to ratify an emergency contract for Electrical Infrastructure Oversight and Maintenance Service. The contract, number E-10684, is awarded to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. for $358,256.00. This emergency action was necessitated by a construction incident on April 25, 2025, involving Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., which compromised the electrical systems of the Lightspeed Facility. Lightspeed is a critical facility housing the 911 call center, 311 operations, and the Real Time Crime Center (RTCC). Solares Electrical Services, Inc. was already on-site performing work and was deemed uniquely qualified due to their existing knowledge of the facility's systems. The county is pursuing remedies against Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. for costs incurred. The ratification is on the consent agenda for the July 21, 2026, BCC meeting.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- On Consent Agenda
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-587-26 (File Number 261117) on 7/21/2026, ratifying Emergency Contract No. E-10684 for Electrical Infrastructure Oversight and Maintenance Service to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. in the amount of $358,256.00 for the People and Internal Operations Department. The contract is for the Lightspeed Facility, which houses the County's 911 call center, 311 operations, the Real Time Crime Center, and Communications, Information and Technology servers. The emergency contract was executed after a construction incident on April 25, 2025, by Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., the contractor on the adjacent Integrated Command and Communications Center project, compromised electrical systems. Solares was already on site under a separate contract and provided around-the-clock monitoring and management of electrical systems. The County is pursuing recovery of costs from Suffolk. The scope is countywide in nature, though the facility is located within District 12. Funding is from General Funds FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget, Volume 3, Page 339, Operating Expenditures, Contractual Services. The contract manager is Eddy Etienne. The vendor is Solares Electrical Services, Inc., a Small Business Enterprise, with principal address 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL, with 35 employees, 89% of whom reside in Miami-Dade County. Due diligence found no adverse findings. The two percent User Access Program applies; Small Business Enterprise measures, Local Preference, and Living Wage Ordinance do not apply. The item was introduced on 6/18/2026 and adopted on 7/21/2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Lightspeed Facility, not stated; Solares Electrical Services, Inc. principal address: 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) is set to ratify an emergency contract for Electrical Infrastructure Oversight and Maintenance Service. The contract, number E-10684, is awarded to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. for $358,256.00. This emergency action was necessitated by a construction incident on April 25, 2025, involving Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., which compromised the electrical systems at the Lightspeed Facility. Lightspeed is a critical facility housing the 911 call center, 311 operations, and the Real Time Crime Center. Solares Electrical Services, Inc. was already on-site performing work and was deemed uniquely qualified due to their existing knowledge of the facility's systems. The County is pursuing remedies against Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. for costs incurred. The contract is for the People and Internal Operations Department (PIOD) and is funded by General Funds from the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget. The County Mayor or designee is authorized to exercise all contract provisions. No public comment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution ratifying emergency contract
- Address:
- Lightspeed Facility
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-587-26 (File Number 261117) on July 21, 2026, ratifying Emergency Contract No. E-10684 for Electrical Infrastructure Oversight and Maintenance Service to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. in the amount of $358,256.00 for the People and Internal Operations Department. The contract is for the Lightspeed Facility, which houses the County's 911 call center, 311 operations, the Real Time Crime Center, and critical servers. The emergency was declared on April 25, 2025, after a construction incident by Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. compromised electrical systems. Solares was already on site under a separate contract and provided around-the-clock monitoring. The County is pursuing recovery of costs from Suffolk. The scope is countywide, located within District 12. Funding is from General Funds FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget. 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:
- Lightspeed Facility, not stated; Solares Electrical Services, Inc. principal address is 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc. (SBE)
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is set to ratify an emergency contract for Electrical Infrastructure Oversight and Maintenance Service. The contract, number E-10684, is awarded to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. for $358,256.00. This emergency action was necessitated by a construction incident on April 25, 2025, involving Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., which compromised the electrical systems of the Lightspeed Facility. Lightspeed is a critical facility housing the 911 call center, 311 operations, and the Real Time Crime Center. Solares Electrical Services, Inc. was already on-site performing work and was deemed uniquely qualified due to their existing knowledge of the facility's systems. The contract is for the People and Internal Operations Department. The County is pursuing remedies against Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. for costs associated with this emergency contract. The agenda date for this item is July 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution ratifying emergency contract
- Address:
- Lightspeed Facility
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Commissioners are set to ratify an emergency contract for electrical infrastructure oversight and maintenance services at the Lightspeed Facility. The contract, valued at $358,256.00, is awarded to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. This emergency action was necessitated by a construction incident on April 25, 2025, involving Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., which compromised the electrical systems of the Lightspeed Facility. The facility houses critical operations including the 911 call center, 311 operations, and the Real Time Crime Center. Solares Electrical Services, Inc. was already on-site performing work and was deemed uniquely qualified to provide immediate oversight and maintenance to prevent disruption to these essential services. The County is pursuing remedies against Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. for costs incurred.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Resolution ratifying emergency contract
- Address:
- Lightspeed Facility
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution ratifying an emergency contract for electrical infrastructure oversight and maintenance services. The contract, valued at $358,256.00, was awarded to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. for the People and Internal Operations Department. This emergency action was necessitated by a construction incident on April 25, 2025, involving Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., which compromised the electrical systems of the Lightspeed facility. Lightspeed houses critical operations including the 911 call center, 311 operations, and the Real Time Crime Center. Solares Electrical Services, Inc. was chosen due to their existing presence and familiarity with the facility's electrical systems. The County is pursuing remedies against Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. for costs incurred. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to manage the contract, including any extensions or cancellations.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is set to ratify an emergency contract for electrical infrastructure oversight and maintenance services at the Lightspeed Facility. The contract, valued at $358,256.00, is awarded to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. for the People and Internal Operations Department. This emergency action was necessitated by a construction incident on April 25, 2025, involving Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., which compromised the electrical systems of the Lightspeed Facility, a critical site housing the 911 call center, 311 operations, and the Real Time Crime Center. Solares Electrical Services, Inc. was already on-site and uniquely qualified to provide immediate oversight and maintenance. The County is pursuing remedies against Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. for costs incurred. The ratification is scheduled for the July 21, 2026, agenda.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Ratification Recommended
- Address:
- Lightspeed Facility
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
The document is a resolution ratifying Emergency Contract No. E-10684 for Electrical Infrastructure Oversight and Maintenance Service to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. in the amount of $358,256.00 for the People and Internal Operations Department. The contract is for the Lightspeed Facility, which houses the County's 911 call center, 311 operations, the Real Time Crime Center, and Communications, Information and Technology servers. The emergency was declared on April 25, 2025, following a construction incident by Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. The resolution was adopted on July 21, 2026. The scope is countywide in nature, though the facility is located within District 12. The County is pursuing recovery of costs from Suffolk. No public comment sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
ELECTRICAL OVERSIGHT (LIGHTSPEED) - RATIFICATION (327226)
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-587-26 (File Number 261117) on July 21, 2026, ratifying Emergency Contract No. E-10684 for Electrical Infrastructure Oversight and Maintenance Service to Solares Electrical Services, Inc. in the amount of $358,256.00 for the People and Internal Operations Department. The contract is for the Lightspeed Facility, which houses the County's 911 call center, 311 operations, the Real Time Crime Center, and Communications, Information and Technology servers. The emergency contract was executed after a construction incident on April 25, 2025, by Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., the contractor on the adjacent Integrated Command and Communications Center project, compromised the electrical systems. Solares was already on site performing electrical work under a separate active construction contract at Lightspeed. The County is pursuing recovery of costs from Suffolk. The fiscal impact is $358,256 from General Funds FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget. The scope is countywide in nature, though the facility is located within District 12. The Board authorized the County Mayor or designee to exercise all provisions of the contract. 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:
- Lightspeed Facility, not stated; Solares Electrical Services, Inc. principal address is 2801 NW 112 Ave, Doral, FL
- Applicant:
- Solares Electrical Services, Inc.
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 to allow administrative approval of emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, subject to conditions, instead of requiring a public hearing before the Environmental Quality Control Board. The ordinance is countywide in scope. It was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing on 9/9/2026. The ordinance is pending before the Board, with an agenda date of 10/6/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or applicant is stated. The ordinance revises the definition of health care facilities, adds facilities with emergency generators within a wellfield protection area to the list requiring an operating permit, and allows fuels for emergency generators for health care facilities or food stores required to maintain an alternate power source under section 8B-17, subject to conditions including: property served by utility water and sanitary sewers, located more than 30 days travel time from any utility potable water supply well, not within the Northwest Wellfield protection area or West Wellfield Interim protection area, within the Urban Development Boundary, fuels contained in an approved above-ground storage facility with double-walled tanks and piping, fuel volume limits (1,500 gallons for food stores, volume required for compliance for health care facilities), a groundwater monitoring plan for exposed tanks, and an operating permit. The ordinance is sponsored by Juan Carlos Bermudez. The legislative history notes a report by CA Bonzon-Keenan and the ordinance was read into the record. The staff recommendation from the Mayor's office is to approve. The fiscal impact is stated as no negative fiscal impact to the County. The document states that a review of EQCB cases from 2020 to 2025 indicated approximately eight variances were granted related to the placement of emergency generators for healthcare facilities within wellfield protection areas. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing on 9/9/2026; pending before the Board with an agenda date of 10/6/2026.
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
This is a legislative item for an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 to allow administrative approval of emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, subject to conditions. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing on 9/9/2026. The scope is countywide. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or applicant is stated. The ordinance would allow administrative approval instead of requiring a public hearing before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). Conditions include: property served by utility water and sanitary sewers, located more than 30 days travel time from any utility water supply well, not within Northwest or West Wellfield Interim protection areas, within the Urban Development Boundary, fuel in an above-ground storage facility approved per section 24-15(5) with double-walled tanks and piping, fuel not exceeding 1,500 gallons for food stores, a groundwater monitoring plan for exposed tanks, and an operating permit. Public comment sentiment is not stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing on 9/9/2026; status is Second Reading, pending BCC assignment.
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
Miami-Dade County is considering an ordinance (File Number 261214) that would revise environmental protection codes to allow administrative approval for emergency generators at healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, instead of requiring public hearings before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). This change aims to streamline the permitting process and reduce development costs. The ordinance revises definitions and operating permit requirements, and amends regulations for the protection of potable water supply wells. Key conditions for administrative approval include the property being served by utility water and sewer, located more than 30 days travel time from a water supply well (and outside the Northwest and West Wellfield protection areas), within the Urban Development Boundary, and requiring specific fuel storage and containment measures. Approximately eight variances for similar generator placements were granted by the EQCB between 2020 and 2025. The ordinance is currently in committee.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- Regulatory and Economic Resources
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
Miami-Dade County is considering an ordinance to amend environmental protection codes. The proposed changes would allow for administrative approval of emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores located within wellfield protection areas, provided specific conditions are met. Currently, such approvals require a public hearing before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). The ordinance aims to streamline this process, reduce development costs, and expedite permitting for these essential facilities. Key conditions for administrative approval include the property being served by utility water and sewer, located more than 30 days travel time from a water supply well (and outside the Northwest and West Wellfield protection areas), within the Urban Development Boundary, and utilizing approved above-ground storage facilities with secondary containment and a groundwater monitoring plan. Fuel volume limits apply to food stores (1,500 gallons) and healthcare facilities (volume required by regulations). The ordinance is currently in committee, with a first reading and tentative public hearing scheduled. The Regulatory and Economic Resources (RER) department will monitor implementation.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- Regulatory and Economic Resources
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 to authorize administrative approval of emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, subject to conditions, instead of requiring a public hearing before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). The ordinance is countywide. It was introduced 6/30/2026, adopted on first reading 7/21/2026, forwarded with favorable recommendation following a public hearing by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026, and is scheduled for second reading at the Board of County Commissioners on 10/6/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or size is stated. The change is from requiring a variance via public hearing before the EQCB to administrative approval for emergency generators using hazardous fuel within basic wellfield protection areas, subject to conditions including: property served by utility water and sanitary sewers, located more than 30 days travel time from any utility water supply well, not within Northwest or West Wellfield Interim Protection Areas, within the Urban Development Boundary, fuel in an above-ground storage facility approved per section 24-15(5) with double-walled tanks and piping, fuel not exceeding 1,500 gallons for food stores, a groundwater monitoring plan for exposed tanks, and an operating permit per section 24-18. The applicant is not stated; the requester is Regulatory and Economic Resources, and the prime sponsor is Juan Carlos Bermudez. Case/file number is 261214. Public comment sentiment is not stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation following public hearing on 9/9/2026; scheduled for second reading on 10/6/2026.
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 to allow administrative approval of emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, subject to conditions, instead of requiring a public hearing before the Environmental Quality Control Board. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and set for a public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026. The scope is countywide. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated. The ordinance revises the definition of health care facilities, adds facilities with emergency generators within a wellfield protection area to the list requiring an operating permit, and allows fuels for emergency generators for health care facilities or food stores required to maintain an alternate power source under section 8B-17, subject to conditions including: property served by utility water and sanitary sewers, located more than 30 days travel time from any utility potable water supply well, not within the Northwest Wellfield protection area or West Wellfield Interim protection area, within the Urban Development Boundary, fuels in an approved above-ground storage facility with double-walled tanks and piping, fuel volume limits (1,500 gallons for food stores, volume required by regulations for health care facilities), a groundwater monitoring plan for exposed tanks, and an operating permit. The staff recommendation is approval. The applicant/developer/owner is not stated. The case/file number is 261214. The decision on first reading was adopted, with a public hearing scheduled. Public comment sentiment is not stated. The business opportunity is for contractors and trades to perform work installing emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, as the ordinance streamlines the approval process, potentially reducing costs and permitting timeframes.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; set for public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026.
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
This is a Miami-Dade County ordinance (File Number 261214) amending the County Code to allow administrative approval of emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, instead of requiring a public hearing before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and set for a public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026. The scope is countywide. The ordinance amends Sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. It revises the definition of health care facilities, adds facilities with emergency generators within a wellfield protection area to the list of facilities requiring an operating permit, and allows fuels for emergency generators for health care facilities or food stores (required to maintain an alternate source of power pursuant to section 8B-17) within the basic wellfield protection area, subject to conditions including: property served by utility water and sanitary sewers, located more than 30 days travel time from any utility potable water supply well, not within the Northwest Wellfield protection area or West Wellfield Interim protection area, located within the Urban Development Boundary, fuels contained in an approved above-ground storage facility with double-walled tanks and piping, fuel volume limits (1,500 gallons for food stores; for health care facilities, volume required to comply with regulations), a groundwater monitoring plan for certain tanks, and an operating permit. The ordinance is sponsored by Juan Carlos Bermudez. The staff recommendation is approval. The fiscal impact is stated as no negative fiscal impact to the County. The ordinance is expected to benefit property owners and applicants by reducing development costs. A review of EQCB cases from 2020 to 2025 indicated approximately eight variances were granted related to emergency generators for healthcare facilities within wellfield protection areas. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; set for public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026.
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 to authorize administrative approval of emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, subject to conditions, instead of requiring a public hearing before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing on 9/9/2026. Second reading is scheduled for 10/6/2026. The scope is countywide. No negative fiscal impact to the County is anticipated. The ordinance is part of efforts to streamline regulations and reduce permitting timeframes. The ordinance allows administrative approval for emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, in lieu of public hearings before the EQCB. Conditions include: property served by utility water and sanitary sewers; property located more than 30 days travel time from any utility potable water supply well; property not located within the Northwest Wellfield protection area or West Wellfield Interim protection area; property located within the Urban Development Boundary; fuels contained within an above-ground storage facility approved pursuant to section 24-15(5); secondary containment system with double-walled tanks and piping; for food stores, fuels not exceeding 1,500 gallons per facility; for healthcare facilities, fuel volume not exceeding that required by regulations; a groundwater monitoring plan approved by the Director for tanks exposed to the environment; and an operating permit obtained pursuant to section 24-18. The ordinance revises the definition of health care facilities to include health maintenance organizations and doctor's offices. The ordinance is sponsored by Juan Carlos Bermudez. The staff recommendation is to approve the ordinance. The ordinance is expected to benefit property owners and the development community by reducing development costs associated with administrative versus public hearing processes. A review of EQCB cases from 2020 to 2025 indicated approximately eight variances were granted related to the placement of emergency generators for healthcare facilities within wellfield protection areas. The ordinance would not impact the overall health, welfare, and safety of the County's potable supply within wellfield protection areas.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing on 9/9/2026; second reading scheduled for 10/6/2026
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 to allow administrative approval of emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, subject to conditions. File Number 261214. Introduced 6/30/2026. Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026, set for public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026. Sponsor: Juan Carlos Bermudez. Requester: Regulatory and Economic Resources. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or applicant is stated; the scope is countywide. Conditions include: property served by utility water and sanitary sewers, located more than 30 days travel time from any utility potable water supply well, not within Northwest Wellfield protection area or West Wellfield Interim protection area, within the Urban Development Boundary, fuel in approved above-ground storage with double-walled tanks and piping, food store fuel not exceeding 1,500 gallons, groundwater monitoring plan for exposed tanks, and an operating permit. Public comment sentiment is not stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026; set for public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026.
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
Miami-Dade County legislative item File Number 261214 is an ordinance amending Sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to authorize administrative approval of emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, subject to certain conditions. The ordinance was introduced on 6/30/2026, adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026, and set for a public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026. The scope is countywide. The ordinance revises the definition of health care facilities, adds facilities with emergency generators within a wellfield protection area to the list requiring an operating permit, and allows fuels for emergency generators for health care facilities or food stores required to maintain an alternate source of power pursuant to section 8B-17, provided conditions are met including: property served by utility water and sanitary sewers, located more than 30 days travel time from any utility potable water supply well, not within the Northwest Wellfield protection area or West Wellfield Interim protection area, within the Urban Development Boundary, fuels contained in an above-ground storage facility approved pursuant to section 24-15(5) with secondary containment (double-walled tanks and double-walled piping), fuel volume not exceeding 1,500 gallons for food stores and for health care facilities not exceeding volume required to comply with emergency power supply system requirements, a groundwater monitoring plan approved by the Director for tanks exposed to the environment, and an operating permit obtained pursuant to section 24-18. The ordinance is sponsored by Juan Carlos Bermudez. The staff recommendation is approval. The ordinance is expected to have no negative fiscal impact. The background states that currently a property owner is required to seek a variance via a public hearing before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) for such generators, and the EQCB has routinely granted variances. A review of EQCB cases from 2020 to 2025 indicated approximately eight variances were granted related to the placement of emergency generators for healthcare facilities within wellfield protection areas. The ordinance is part of efforts to streamline regulations and reduce permitting timeframes. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026; set for public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026
- Applicant:
- not stated; requester is Regulatory and Economic Resources; sponsor is Juan Carlos Bermudez
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
This ordinance amends Miami-Dade County Code sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 to authorize administrative approval for emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, subject to specific conditions. Previously, these required a public hearing before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). The change aims to streamline permitting and reduce costs for essential facilities while maintaining environmental protections. The ordinance revises definitions, operating permit requirements, and prohibitions within wellfield protection areas. Key conditions for administrative approval include the property being served by utility water and sewer, located more than 30 days travel time from a well, outside the Northwest and West Wellfield protection areas, within the Urban Development Boundary, and having fuels contained in approved above-ground storage facilities with secondary containment. Fuel volume limits apply to food stores. A groundwater monitoring plan may be required. The ordinance was introduced on 6/30/2026 and tentatively scheduled for a public hearing on 7/21/2026 before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- Regulatory and Economic Resources
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
Miami-Dade County is considering an ordinance to revise environmental protection codes. The proposed ordinance, File Number 261214, would allow for administrative approval of emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, subject to specific conditions, instead of requiring a public hearing before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). This change aims to streamline regulations and reduce development costs. The ordinance revises definitions and sections related to operating permits and the protection of potable water supply wells. Key conditions for approval include the property being served by utility water and sewer, located more than 30 days travel time from a water supply well (and outside the most restrictive Northwest and West Wellfield protection areas), within the Urban Development Boundary, and requiring specific fuel storage and containment measures. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026, and was set for a public hearing at the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee meeting on September 9, 2026. Public comment is not detailed in this document, but the staff recommendation notes that EQCB has routinely granted variances for such facilities, citing public health needs.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading
- Applicant:
- Regulatory and Economic Resources
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 to authorize administrative approval of emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, subject to conditions, instead of requiring a public hearing before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and set for a public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026. The scope is countywide. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or applicant is stated. The ordinance revises the definition of health care facilities, adds facilities with emergency generators within a wellfield protection area to the list requiring an operating permit, and allows fuels for emergency generators for health care facilities or food stores (required to maintain alternate power per section 8B-17) within the basic wellfield protection area, subject to conditions including: property served by utility water and sanitary sewers; located more than 30 days travel time from any utility potable water supply well; not within the Northwest Wellfield protection area or West Wellfield Interim protection area; located within the Urban Development Boundary; fuels contained in an above-ground storage facility approved per section 24-15(5) with double-walled tanks and piping; food stores fuel not exceeding 1,500 gallons per facility; health care facilities fuel volume not exceeding that required by regulations; groundwater monitoring plan for tanks exposed to environment; and an operating permit per section 24-18. The staff recommendation is approval. The ordinance is sponsored by Juan Carlos Bermudez. The file number is 261214. The ordinance was introduced on 6/30/2026. The agenda date was 7/21/2026, agenda item 4H. The public hearing is scheduled for 9/9/2026 at 10:30 a.m. The effective date is ten days after enactment unless vetoed. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; set for public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026; staff recommendation is approval.
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
Miami-Dade County legislative item File Number 261214 is an ordinance amending Sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to authorize administrative approval of emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, subject to conditions. The ordinance was introduced on 6/30/2026, adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026, and set for a public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026. The scope is countywide. The ordinance revises the definition of health care facilities, adds facilities with emergency generators within a wellfield protection area to the list of facilities requiring an operating permit, and allows fuels for emergency generators for health care facilities or food stores required to maintain an alternate source of power pursuant to section 8B-17, provided conditions are met including: property served by utility water and sanitary sewers; property located more than 30 days travel time from any utility potable water supply well; property not located within the Northwest Wellfield protection area and West Wellfield Interim protection area; property located within the Urban Development Boundary; fuels contained within an above-ground storage facility approved pursuant to section 24-15(5) with secondary containment consisting of double-walled tanks and double-walled piping; for food stores, fuels shall not exceed 1,500 gallons per facility; for health care facilities, fuel volume shall not exceed the volume required to comply with emergency power supply system requirements; a groundwater monitoring plan approved by the Director for storage tanks where secondary containment is exposed to the environment and will accumulate stormwater; and an operating permit obtained pursuant to section 24-18. The ordinance is sponsored by Juan Carlos Bermudez. The staff recommendation is approval. The ordinance is expected to have no negative fiscal impact. A review of EQCB cases from 2020 to 2025 indicated approximately eight variances were granted related to the placement of emergency generators for healthcare facilities within wellfield protection areas. The ordinance will allow administrative approval in lieu of public hearings before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB).
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026; set for public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026
- Applicant:
- Requester: Regulatory and Economic Resources; Sponsor: Juan Carlos Bermudez
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 to allow administrative approval of emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, subject to conditions, instead of requiring a public hearing before the Environmental Quality Control Board. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and set for a public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026. The scope is countywide. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated. The ordinance revises the definition of health care facilities, adds facilities with emergency generators within a wellfield protection area to the list of facilities requiring an operating permit, and allows fuels for emergency generators for health care facilities or food stores required to maintain an alternate source of power pursuant to section 8B-17, subject to conditions including: property served by utility water and sanitary sewers, located more than 30 days travel time from any utility potable water supply well, not within the Northwest Wellfield protection area or West Wellfield Interim protection area, within the Urban Development Boundary, fuels contained in an approved above-ground storage facility with double-walled tanks and piping, food stores limited to 1,500 gallons per facility, a groundwater monitoring plan for exposed tanks, and an operating permit. The applicant is not stated; the requester is Regulatory and Economic Resources, and the prime sponsor is Juan Carlos Bermudez. The case/file number is 261214. The decision on first reading was adopted, with a public hearing scheduled for 9/9/2026. The ordinance is expected to benefit property owners by reducing development costs associated with administrative versus public hearing processes. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; set for public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026.
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
Miami-Dade County is considering an ordinance (File Number 261214) to amend environmental protection codes. The proposed change would allow for administrative approval of emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, instead of requiring a public hearing before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). This aims to streamline the permitting process and reduce development costs. The ordinance specifies conditions for approval, including generator placement, fuel storage, containment systems, and proximity to water supply wells. The first reading is scheduled for July 21, 2026. This change is expected to benefit property owners and the development community by simplifying approvals for essential facilities.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Draft (Pending BCC Assignment)
- Applicant:
- Regulatory and Economic Resources
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 to allow administrative approval of emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, subject to conditions. Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, set for public hearing on 9/9/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or size is stated. The ordinance is countywide in scope. Applicant/developer/owner is not stated. Case/file number is 261214. Decision on first reading was adopted, with a public hearing pending. Key dates: introduced 6/30/2026, first reading 7/21/2026, public hearing 9/9/2026. Business opportunity: contractors may find work installing emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas that meet the criteria, including being outside the Northwest and West Wellfield Interim Protection Areas, within the Urban Development Boundary, more than 30 days travel time from any utility water supply well, served by utility water and sanitary sewers, with above-ground storage tanks with secondary containment, and fuel limits (1,500 gallons for food stores).
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; set for public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026.
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
Miami-Dade County is considering an ordinance (File Number 261214) that would revise environmental protection codes to allow administrative approval for emergency generators at healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, instead of requiring public hearings before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). This change aims to streamline the permitting process and reduce development costs. The ordinance revises definitions and operating permit requirements, and amends regulations for the protection of potable water supply wells. Key conditions for administrative approval include the property being served by utility water and sewer, located more than thirty days travel time from a water supply well, outside the Northwest and West Wellfield protection areas, and within the Urban Development Boundary. Specific requirements for fuel storage, secondary containment, and groundwater monitoring are also stipulated. The ordinance is currently in committee, with a first reading held and a public hearing tentatively scheduled. Approximately eight variances for similar generator placements were granted by the EQCB between 2020 and 2025.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- Regulatory and Economic Resources
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 to allow administrative approval of emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, subject to conditions, instead of requiring a public hearing before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). The ordinance is countywide in scope. It was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and set for a public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026. The ordinance revises the definition of health care facilities, adds facilities with emergency generators within a wellfield protection area to the list of facilities requiring an operating permit, and allows fuels for emergency generators for health care facilities or food stores (required to maintain alternate power per section 8B-17) within the basic wellfield protection area, provided conditions are met including: property served by utility water and sanitary sewers, located more than 30 days travel time from any utility potable water supply well, not within the Northwest Wellfield protection area or West Wellfield Interim protection area, within the Urban Development Boundary, fuels contained in an above-ground storage facility approved per section 24-15(5) with double-walled tanks and piping, food stores fuel not exceeding 1,500 gallons per facility, health care facilities fuel volume not exceeding that required to comply with emergency power supply system requirements, a groundwater monitoring plan approved by the Director for tanks exposed to the environment, and an operating permit obtained per section 24-18. The staff recommendation is approval. The ordinance was sponsored by Juan Carlos Bermudez. No public comment sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; set for public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026.
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
This ordinance amends Miami-Dade County Code sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 to authorize administrative approval for emergency generators at healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, subject to specific conditions. Previously, these required a public hearing before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). The change aims to streamline permitting and reduce costs for essential facilities while maintaining environmental protections. Approximately eight variances for emergency generators in wellfield protection areas were granted by the EQCB between 2020 and 2025. The ordinance is countywide in scope.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee (Ordinance introduced, first reading completed, tentatively scheduled for public hearing)
- Applicant:
- Regulatory and Economic Resources
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
This ordinance amends Miami-Dade County Code sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 to authorize administrative approval for emergency generators at healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, replacing the need for public hearings before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). The change allows for streamlined permitting while maintaining environmental protections. Specific conditions apply, including proximity to wells, containment measures, and fuel volume limits for food stores. The intent is to reduce development costs and permitting timeframes for essential facilities.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Draft (Ordinance)
- Applicant:
- Regulatory and Economic Resources
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
This ordinance amends Miami-Dade County Code Sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 to authorize administrative approval for emergency generators at healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, replacing the need for public hearings before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). The change allows for streamlined permitting for these essential facilities while maintaining environmental protections. Specific conditions apply, including proximity to wells, containment measures, and operating permits. The ordinance aims to reduce development costs and permitting timeframes.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Draft (Pending BCC Assignment)
- Applicant:
- Regulatory and Economic Resources
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 to authorize administrative approval of emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within wellfield protection areas, subject to conditions, instead of requiring a public hearing before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and set for a public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026. The scope is countywide. The ordinance revises the definition of health care facilities, adds facilities with emergency generators within a wellfield protection area to the operating permit requirement, and allows fuels for emergency generators for health care facilities and food stores required to maintain an alternate power source under section 8B-17, subject to conditions including: property served by utility water and sanitary sewers, located more than 30 days travel time from any utility potable water supply well, not within the Northwest Wellfield protection area or West Wellfield Interim protection area, located within the Urban Development Boundary, fuels contained in an above-ground storage facility approved pursuant to section 24-15(5) with secondary containment (double-walled tanks and piping), fuel volume not exceeding 1,500 gallons for food stores, a groundwater monitoring plan for tanks exposed to the environment, and an operating permit. The ordinance is sponsored by Juan Carlos Bermudez. The staff recommendation is approval. The ordinance is expected to have no negative fiscal impact and to reduce development costs. A review of EQCB cases from 2020 to 2025 indicated approximately eight variances were granted related to emergency generators for healthcare facilities within wellfield protection areas.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; set for public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026.
- Applicant:
- Regulatory and Economic Resources (requester); Juan Carlos Bermudez (prime sponsor)
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
Ordinance File Number 261214, introduced 6/30/2026, amends Sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to authorize administrative approval of emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores within a wellfield protection area, subject to certain conditions. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026, and forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026. Agenda date is 10/6/2026. Prime sponsor is Juan Carlos Bermudez. The scope is countywide. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated. The ordinance allows administrative approval in lieu of a public hearing before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB) for emergency generators using fuel (a hazardous material) for healthcare facilities and food stores (food stores over 40,000 square feet required to maintain alternate power per Section 8B-17) within the basic wellfield protection area, provided conditions are met: property served by utility water and sanitary sewers; located more than 30 days travel time from any utility water supply well; not within Northwest Wellfield protection area or West Wellfield Interim protection area; within the Urban Development Boundary; fuel contained in an above-ground storage facility approved per Section 24-15(5) with double-walled tanks and piping; food store fuel not exceeding 1,500 gallons per facility; healthcare facility fuel volume not exceeding regulatory requirements; a groundwater monitoring plan approved by the Director for tanks exposed to the environment; and an operating permit obtained per Section 24-18. The ordinance also revises the definition of health care facilities to include doctor's offices and free standing emergency facilities. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation following public hearing on 9/9/2026; agenda date 10/6/2026; status: Second Reading
- Applicant:
- not stated; Requester: Regulatory and Economic Resources; Prime Sponsor: Juan Carlos Bermudez
EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSTEAD OF EQCB
This ordinance, currently in draft, proposes to amend Miami-Dade County Code Sections 24-5, 24-18, and 24-43. It aims to authorize administrative approval for emergency generators for healthcare facilities and food stores located within wellfield protection areas, replacing the current requirement for public hearings before the Environmental Quality Control Board (EQCB). The proposed changes would allow for administrative approval if specific conditions are met, including the property being outside the 30-day travel time of a utility water supply well, located within the Urban Development Boundary, and not within the Northwest or West Wellfield protection areas. Additional requirements include containment for fuels, secondary containment systems for storage tanks, and an operating permit. This change is intended to streamline the permitting process, reduce development costs, and provide relief to property owners while maintaining environmental protections. The ordinance was introduced on 6/30/2026 and has a first reading scheduled for 7/21/2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Draft (Pending BCC Assignment)
- Applicant:
- Regulatory and Economic Resources
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