Board of County Commissioners: julio de 2026
Miami-Dade County
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program for environmental remediation projects that protect the drinking water supply. This program will amend Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and will be funded by the Utility Service Fee Fund. Loans will be available for properties currently owned by the County or previously owned by the County as of January 1, 2025, provided the properties are 10 acres or greater. Eligible applicants include County departments, tenants on County-owned properties, and owners/tenants of former County properties. Loans will have zero interest, be repaid over a maximum of 35 years, and require Board of County Commissioners approval. The ordinance is currently in committee.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- County departments or agencies, tenants on County-owned properties, fee-simple owners of Former County Properties, and tenants on Former County Properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
The document is a legislative item for an ordinance relating to environmental remediation and utility service fee. It establishes a loan program for environmental remediation that meets existing requirements of Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, without changing said requirements. The ordinance creates requirements, parameters, and procedures for the loan program. The loan program is for properties that are 10 acres in size or greater, and eligible properties are those currently owned by the County in fee-simple (including long-term leases) or properties that were County-owned prior to January 1, 2025. The program is funded by utility service fee monies, with at least 20 percent of the fund balance and annual collection remaining unavailable for the loan fund. Loans to non-County entities are repaid from the sixth year in annual installments of one percent of principal, with balance due within 35 years, at zero percent interest, secured by a second priority lien and mortgage. Loans to County departments are repaid within 35 years, with no interest. The ordinance was introduced on 6/2/2026, adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, and set for a public hearing before the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026. The prime sponsor is Raquel A. Regalado. The case file number is 261035. No specific address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated in the document. 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 on 9/10/2026
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
The document is a legislative item for an ordinance relating to environmental remediation and utility service fee. It establishes a loan program for environmental remediation that meets existing requirements of Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, without changing said requirements. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and set for a public hearing before the Infrastructure Innovations and Technology Committee on 9/10/2026. The loan program is for properties 10 acres in size or greater, owned by the County in fee-simple (including long-term leases) or formerly County-owned as of January 1, 2025. Loans are for drinking water supply protection, with zero percent interest, repayment from the sixth year in annual installments of one percent of principal, balance due within 35 years, and secured by a second priority lien and mortgage for non-County entities. For County departments, loans are repaid within 35 years with no interest. The Loan Fund is funded by legally available, unencumbered funds in the Utility Service Fee Fund as of September 30, 2026, and annual collections, with at least 20 percent of the Fund Balance and Annual Collection remaining unavailable. The ordinance is sponsored by Raquel A. Regalado. No specific project site, address, parcel, or applicant is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program for environmental remediation projects that protect the drinking water supply. This program will amend Section 24-34 of the County Code and utilize funds from the Utility Service Fee. Loans will be available for properties currently or previously owned by the County (as of January 1, 2025), must be 10 acres or larger, and focus on drinking water supply protection benefiting the Water and Sewer Department. Loans to non-County entities will be zero-interest, repaid over 35 years, and secured by a second priority lien. Loans to County departments will also be zero-interest and repaid within 35 years. The program is discretionary and requires Board of County Commissioners approval. The matter is currently in committee.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- County departments, agencies, tenants on County-owned properties, fee-simple owners of Former County Properties, and tenants on Former County Properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program for environmental remediation projects focused on drinking water supply protection. The program will utilize funds from the Utility Service Fee Fund. Loans will be available for properties currently owned by the County or previously owned by the County as of January 1, 2025, provided the property is 10 acres or larger. Eligible applicants include County departments, tenants on County-owned properties, and owners/tenants of former County properties. Loans will be zero-interest and repaid over a maximum of 35 years. The program requires Board of County Commissioners approval for all loans. The ordinance amends Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Ordinance is before the Board)
- Applicant:
- County departments or agencies, tenants on County-owned properties, fee-simple owners of Former County Properties, and tenants on Former County Properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
The document is a legislative item for an ordinance relating to environmental remediation and utility service fee. It establishes a loan program for environmental remediation of certain properties for drinking water supply protection. The ordinance amends Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The file number is 261035. The status is withdrawn. The ordinance was introduced on 6/2/2026. It was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026, and set for a public hearing before the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026. The sponsor is Raquel A. Regalado. The document does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or applicant. The loan program criteria include properties that are 10 acres in size or greater, County-owned or Former County Properties (owned by the County as of January 1, 2025). Eligible applicants include County departments, tenants on County-owned properties, and fee-simple owners of Former County Properties. Loans to non-County entities are repaid from the sixth year in annual installments of one percent of the principal, with balance due in not more than 35 years, at zero percent interest. Loans to County departments are repaid within not more than 35 years, with no interest. The loan fund is funded by legally available, unencumbered funds in the Utility Service Fee Fund as of September 30, 2026, and beginning in fiscal year 2026-2027, all legally available, unencumbered utility service fee monies collected each fiscal year, with at least 20 percent of the Fund Balance and Annual Collection remaining unavailable for the Loan Fund. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
The document is a legislative item for an ordinance that establishes a loan program for environmental remediation using utility service fee monies. It does not describe a specific project, site, or action beyond the procedural and administrative label of the ordinance. No specific address, parcel, acreage, applicant, or case number for a project is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; set for public hearing on 9/10/2026
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
The document is a legislative item for an ordinance establishing a loan program for environmental remediation funded by the utility service fee. It does not describe a specific project, site, or action beyond the ordinance's procedural and administrative text. The ordinance was introduced on 6/2/2026, adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, deferred at the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026, and the file status is Withdrawn. The ordinance amends Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to create a loan program for environmental remediation on County-owned properties or properties formerly County-owned as of January 1, 2025, that are 10 acres or larger, for drinking water supply protection. No specific address, parcel, acreage, applicant, or case number for a project is stated. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Legislative item File Number 261035 is an ordinance relating to environmental remediation and utility service fee, amending Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, establishing a loan program for environmental remediation. The ordinance was introduced on 6/2/2026, and the status is withdrawn. It was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026, and set for a public hearing before the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026. The prime sponsor is Raquel A. Regalado. The ordinance establishes a loan program using utility service fee monies for environmental remediation of properties for drinking water supply protection. Eligible properties must be currently owned by the County in fee-simple, or previously owned by the County as of January 1, 2025. The property to be remediated must be 10 acres in size or greater. Loans to non-County entities are to be repaid from the sixth year of the loan closing in annual installments of one percent of the principal, with the balance due not more than 35 years from the date of the loan closing, subject to zero percent interest. Loans to County departments are to be repaid within not more than 35 years from the date of the loan, not subject to any interest assessment. The County Mayor or Mayor's designee shall confirm the amount of money in the Utility Service Fee Fund as of September 30, 2026, with at least 20 percent of the Fund Balance to remain in the Utility Service Fee Fund. The ordinance states it does not expand the categories of eligible uses of utility service fee monies. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn. Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026, and set for a public hearing before the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026.
- Applicant:
- Eligible applicants shall be any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property satisfying the requirements set forth herein, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program funded by utility service fees for environmental remediation projects. The program, detailed in Ordinance File Number 261035, aims to protect the County's drinking water supply and benefit the Water and Sewer Department. Loans will be available for properties that are currently County-owned or were County-owned prior to January 1, 2025, and are 10 acres or larger. Eligible applicants include County departments, tenants on County-owned properties, and owners/tenants of former County properties. Loans will be zero-interest and repaid over a maximum of 35 years. The program requires Board of County Commissioners approval for all loans. Public comment is not stated in this document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Ordinance status)
- Applicant:
- County departments or agencies, tenants on County-owned properties, fee-simple owners of Former County Properties, and tenants on Former County Properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
The document is a legislative item for an ordinance that establishes a loan program for environmental remediation using utility service fee monies. It does not describe a specific project, site, or action beyond the procedural and administrative label of the ordinance. The ordinance amends Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to create a loan program for environmental remediation on County-owned properties or properties formerly County-owned as of January 1, 2025, that are 10 acres or larger, for drinking water supply protection. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and set for a public hearing on 9/10/2026. No specific address, parcel, acreage, applicant, or case number for a project is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program for environmental remediation projects focused on drinking water supply protection. This program will utilize funds from the Utility Service Fee and is governed by Ordinance File Number 261035. The loans are for properties that are currently County-owned or were County-owned prior to January 1, 2025, and must be 10 acres or larger. Eligible applicants include County departments, tenants on County-owned properties, and owners/tenants of former County properties. The remediation must benefit the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. Loans to non-County entities will have zero interest, be repaid starting in the sixth year over 35 years, and require a second priority lien. Loans to County departments will also be interest-free and repaid within 35 years. The program is discretionary and requires Board of County Commissioners approval. The matter is currently in committee.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- County departments, tenants on County-owned properties, fee-simple owners of Former County Properties, and tenants on Former County Properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Ordinance amending Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County to establish a loan program for environmental remediation using utility service fee monies. The program is limited to properties currently owned by the County in fee-simple (including long-term leases) or properties previously County-owned as of January 1, 2025. Properties must be 10 acres or greater. Loans are for drinking water supply protection benefiting the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, set for public hearing on 9/10/2026. No specific project site is identified.
- 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 Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026
- Applicant:
- not stated (eligible applicants include any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property)
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Ordinance amending Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County to establish a loan program for environmental remediation using utility service fee monies. The program is limited to County-owned properties (including those under long-term lease) or properties that were County-owned prior to January 1, 2025. Properties must be 10 acres or larger. Loans are for drinking water supply protection benefiting the Water and Sewer Department. Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, set for public hearing on 9/10/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or applicant is identified 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 Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026
- Applicant:
- not stated (eligible applicants include any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property)
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Ordinance amending Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County to establish a loan program for environmental remediation using utility service fee monies. The program is limited to County-owned properties (including those under long-term lease) or properties County-owned prior to January 1, 2025, and requires the property to be 10 acres or larger. Loans are for drinking water supply protection benefiting the Water and Sewer Department. Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, set for public hearing on 9/10/2026. No specific project site is identified.
- 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 Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026
- Applicant:
- Not stated; eligible applicants include any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program funded by utility service fees for environmental remediation projects that protect the drinking water supply. The program targets County-owned properties or former County-owned properties (prior to January 1, 2025), requiring a minimum of 10 acres for remediation. Loans will be zero-interest and repaid over a maximum of 35 years. The program aims to benefit the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. The ordinance amends Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County. The Board of County Commissioners will have final approval for all loans. Public comment is not stated in this document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Ordinance status)
- Applicant:
- Any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
The document is a legislative item for an ordinance relating to environmental remediation and utility service fee. It amends Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to establish a loan program for environmental remediation that meets existing requirements of Section 24-34, without changing said requirements. The ordinance creates requirements, parameters, and procedures for the loan program. The ordinance was introduced on 6/2/2026, and adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, with a public hearing scheduled before the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026. The prime sponsor is Raquel A. Regalado. The file number is 261035. The ordinance establishes a loan program using utility service fee monies for environmental remediation of certain properties for drinking water supply protection. Eligible properties must be currently owned by the County in fee-simple, including those with long-term leases, or formerly owned by the County as of January 1, 2025. The property to be remediated must be 10 acres in size or greater. Eligible applicants include any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property. Loans to non-County entities are to be repaid from the sixth year of the loan closing in annual installments of one percent of the principal, with the balance due not more than 35 years from the date of the loan closing, subject to zero percent interest, and secured by a second priority lien and mortgage. Loans to County departments are to be repaid within not more than 35 years, not subject to any interest assessment, and set forth in an interdepartmental memorandum. The County Mayor or designee shall confirm the amount of money in the Utility Service Fee Fund as of September 30, 2026, with at least 20 percent of the Fund Balance remaining unavailable for the Loan Fund. The ordinance states it does not expand the categories of eligible uses of utility service fee monies. 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, and set for a public hearing before the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026.
- Applicant:
- Eligible applicants include any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property satisfying the requirements, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program for environmental remediation projects that protect the drinking water supply. The program will use utility service fee monies and is limited to County-owned properties (including those under long-term lease) or properties previously owned by the County before January 1, 2025. Remediation projects must be 10 acres or greater and provide a specific benefit to the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. Loans will be zero-interest and repaid over a maximum of 35 years. The ordinance is currently in committee. No public comment is stated in this document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- County departments or agencies, tenants on County-owned properties, fee-simple owners of Former County Properties, and tenants on Former County Properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program funded by utility service fees for environmental remediation projects. The program targets County-owned properties or former County-owned properties (prior to January 1, 2025) that are 10 acres or larger. The remediation must be for drinking water supply protection and benefit the Water and Sewer Department. Loans will be zero-interest and repaid over up to 35 years. The ordinance amends Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County. The Board of County Commissioners will consider this ordinance.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Before the Board (Pending BCC Assignment)
- Applicant:
- County departments or agencies, tenants on County-owned properties, fee-simple owners of Former County Properties, and tenants on Former County Properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
The document is a legislative item for an ordinance relating to environmental remediation and utility service fee, amending Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. It establishes a loan program for environmental remediation of properties for drinking water supply protection. The ordinance was introduced on 6/2/2026, adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026, and deferred by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026. The file status is Withdrawn, with a note to see substitute file 261589. No specific property address, parcel, acreage, or applicant is stated. The loan program applies to County-owned properties or properties formerly County-owned as of January 1, 2025, and requires properties to be 10 acres or greater. The ordinance was sponsored by Raquel A. Regalado. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn; adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; deferred on 9/10/2026
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
The document is a legislative item for an ordinance relating to environmental remediation and utility service fee, amending Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. It establishes a loan program for environmental remediation that meets existing requirements of Section 24-34, without changing said requirements, and creates requirements, parameters, and procedures for said loan program. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and set for a public hearing before the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026. The ordinance establishes a loan program using utility service fee monies for environmental remediation of certain properties for drinking water supply protection. Eligible properties must be currently owned by the County in fee-simple (including long-term leases) or no longer owned by the County but previously owned by the County in fee-simple as of January 1, 2025. The property to be remediated must be 10 acres in size or greater. Eligible applicants include any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property. Loans to non-County entities are repaid from the sixth year of the loan closing in annual installments of one percent of the principal loan amount, with the balance due not more than 35 years from the date of the loan closing, subject to zero percent interest, secured by a second priority lien and a mortgage on Former County Properties, and subject to prior approval of the Board of County Commissioners. Loans to County departments for properties owned in fee-simple by the County are subject to approval of the Board, repaid within not more than 35 years from the date of the loan, not subject to any interest assessment, and set forth in an interdepartmental memorandum. The County Mayor or Mayor's designee shall confirm the amount of money in the Utility Service Fee Fund as of September 30, 2026, and at least 20 percent of the Fund Balance shall remain in the Utility Service Fee Fund and be unavailable for the Loan Fund. Beginning in fiscal year 2026-2027, all legally available, unencumbered utility service fee monies collected and retained by the County in each fiscal year, provided that at least 20 percent of the Annual Collection must remain in the Utility Service Fee Fund and be unavailable for the Loan Fund. The loan program is a discretionary program, and no property owner or individual desiring to participate shall be deemed to have a right to request or obtain any such loan from the Loan Fund. The ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days after the date of enactment unless vetoed by the Mayor, and if vetoed, shall become effective only upon an override by this Board. 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 and set for a public hearing before the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program for environmental remediation projects focused on drinking water supply protection. This program will utilize funds from the Utility Service Fee and will not expand the eligible uses of these funds. Loans will be available for properties currently owned by the County or previously owned by the County before January 1, 2025, provided the properties are 10 acres or larger. Eligible applicants include County departments, tenants on County-owned properties, and owners/tenants of former County properties. Loans to non-County entities will be zero-interest, repaid over 35 years, and secured by a second priority lien. Loans to County departments will also be zero-interest and repaid within 35 years. The program is discretionary and requires Board of County Commissioners approval for all loans. The ordinance is currently in committee.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- County departments, tenants on County-owned properties, fee-simple owners of Former County Properties, and tenants on Former County Properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program for environmental remediation projects that protect the County's drinking water supply. This program will utilize funds from the Utility Service Fee. Loans will be available for properties currently owned by the County or previously owned by the County as of January 1, 2025. Eligible properties must be 10 acres or greater. Loans will have zero interest and a repayment period of up to 35 years. The program is discretionary and does not guarantee loans. The ordinance was introduced on 6/2/2026 and is currently in committee, with a tentative public hearing scheduled for 7/21/2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- County departments or agencies, tenants on County-owned properties, fee-simple owners of Former County Properties, and tenants on Former County Properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Ordinance amending Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County to establish a loan program funded by utility service fee monies for environmental remediation on County-owned or former County-owned properties for drinking water supply protection. Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, with a public hearing scheduled for 9/10/2026. No specific project site is identified 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 Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026.
- Applicant:
- Eligible applicants include any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties (owned by County as of January 1, 2025), and any tenant on a Former County Property. Prime Sponsor: Raquel A. Regalado.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
The document is a legislative item for an ordinance relating to environmental remediation and utility service fee, amending Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. It establishes a loan program for environmental remediation that meets existing requirements of Section 24-34, without changing said requirements, and creates requirements, parameters, and procedures for said loan program. The ordinance was introduced on 6/2/2026, adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, and set for a public hearing before the Infrastructure Innovations and Technology Committee (IITC) on 9/10/2026. The prime sponsor is Raquel A. Regalado. The ordinance establishes a loan program using utility service fee monies for environmental remediation of certain properties for drinking water supply protection. Eligible properties must be 10 acres in size or greater and either currently owned by the County in fee-simple (including long-term leases) or formerly owned by the County as of January 1, 2025. Loans to non-County entities are repaid from the sixth year in annual installments of one percent of principal, with balance due within 35 years, zero percent interest, secured by a second priority lien and mortgage. Loans to County departments are repaid within 35 years, no interest, set forth in an interdepartmental memorandum. The Loan Fund is funded by legally available, unencumbered funds in the Utility Service Fee Fund as of September 30, 2026, and beginning fiscal year 2026-2027, all legally available, unencumbered utility service fee monies collected each fiscal year, with at least 20 percent of the Fund Balance and Annual Collection remaining unavailable for the Loan Fund. The ordinance becomes effective ten days after enactment unless vetoed by the Mayor.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program for environmental remediation projects that protect the County's drinking water supply. This program will utilize funds from the Utility Service Fee. Eligible properties must be 10 acres or larger and either currently owned by the County or previously owned by the County as of January 1, 2025. Loans will be zero-interest and repaid over a maximum of 35 years. The program requires Board of County Commissioners approval for all loans. No public comment was stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Ordinance establishing loan program)
- Applicant:
- County departments or agencies, tenants on County-owned properties, fee-simple owners of Former County Properties, and tenants on Former County Properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program for environmental remediation projects that protect the County's drinking water supply. This program will utilize funds from the Utility Service Fee Fund. Eligible properties must be 10 acres or greater and either currently owned by the County or previously owned by the County before January 1, 2025. Loans will have zero percent interest and a repayment period of up to 35 years. The program requires Board of County Commissioners approval for all loans. No public comment was recorded in this document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Ordinance introduced, status is 'Before the Board')
- Applicant:
- Any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
The document is a legislative item for an ordinance relating to environmental remediation and utility service fee, amending Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. It establishes a loan program for environmental remediation that meets existing requirements of Section 24-34, without changing said requirements, and creates requirements, parameters, and procedures for the loan program. The ordinance was introduced on 6/2/2026, adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, and set for a public hearing before the Infrastructure Innovations and Technology Committee on 9/10/2026. The prime sponsor is Raquel A. Regalado. The file number is 261035. The ordinance establishes a loan fund for environmental remediation of properties for drinking water supply protection. Eligible properties must be 10 acres in size or greater and either currently owned by the County in fee-simple (including long-term leases) or previously owned by the County as of January 1, 2025. Loans to non-County entities are repaid from the sixth year in annual installments of one percent of principal, with balance due within 35 years, at zero percent interest, secured by a second priority lien and mortgage. Loans to County departments are repaid within 35 years, with no interest. The fund will be based on the Fund Balance as of September 30, 2026, and annual collections, with at least 20 percent of the Fund Balance and Annual Collection remaining unavailable for the Loan Fund. The ordinance does not state a specific street address, parcel or folio, acreage of a specific project, number of units or lots, square footage, or a specific applicant or developer name. The decision was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, with a public hearing scheduled for 9/10/2026. The document does not contain 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; public hearing scheduled for 9/10/2026
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program for environmental remediation projects that protect the County's drinking water supply. This program will utilize funds from the Utility Service Fee Fund. Eligible properties must be 10 acres or greater and either currently owned by the County or previously owned by the County before January 1, 2025. Loans will be zero-interest and repaid over up to 35 years. The program is discretionary and requires Board of County Commissioners approval for all loans. The ordinance amends Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Ordinance introduced, not yet enacted)
- Applicant:
- Any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
The document is a legislative item for an ordinance relating to environmental remediation and utility service fee, amending Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. It establishes a loan program for environmental remediation of properties for drinking water supply protection. The file number is 261035. The status is Withdrawn. The ordinance was introduced on 6/2/2026, adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, and deferred on 9/10/2026. The final action is not stated. The prime sponsor is Raquel A. Regalado. The ordinance would create a loan program funded by utility service fee monies, with loans for environmental remediation of properties that are 10 acres or larger, owned by the County or formerly owned by the County as of January 1, 2025. Loans to non-County entities would be repaid from the sixth year in annual installments of one percent of the principal, with balance due within 35 years, at zero percent interest. Loans to County departments would be repaid within 35 years with no interest. The program would be discretionary. No specific project site, address, parcel, or applicant is stated. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated. The document was withdrawn, with a substitute item noted as SEE SUB. 261589.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Legislative matter File Number 261035, an Ordinance titled 'ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE', introduced on 6/2/2026, sponsored by Raquel A. Regalado. Status is 'In Committee'. It was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026, agenda item 4I, and set for a public hearing before the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026. The ordinance amends Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County to establish a loan program for environmental remediation for drinking water supply protection. The program is limited to properties 10 acres in size or greater that are either currently County-owned in fee-simple (including long-term leases) or were County-owned prior to January 1, 2025. Loans to non-County entities are zero percent interest, repaid from the sixth year in annual installments of one percent of principal, with balance due within 35 years, secured by a second priority lien and mortgage. Loans to County departments are repaid within 35 years, no interest, set forth in an interdepartmental memorandum. The Loan Fund is funded by legally available unencumbered funds in the Utility Service Fee Fund as of September 30, 2026, and annual collections, with at least 20 percent of the Fund Balance and Annual Collection remaining unavailable. The ordinance does not expand eligible uses of utility service fee monies. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, applicant, or dollar amount is stated. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County legislative item File Number 261035 is an ordinance titled 'ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE' that amends Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County to establish a loan program for environmental remediation. The program is funded by utility service fee monies and is limited to properties that are either currently County-owned in fee-simple (including those under long-term lease) or were County-owned prior to January 1, 2025. Eligible properties must be 10 acres or larger. Loans are for drinking water supply protection and must benefit the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. The ordinance was introduced on 6/2/2026, adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, and set for a public hearing before the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026. The prime sponsor is Raquel A. Regalado. The document does not state a specific address, parcel, acreage, applicant, or case number beyond the file number.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program for environmental remediation projects that protect the drinking water supply. The program will use funds from the utility service fee and is limited to County-owned properties (or those previously owned by the County before January 1, 2025) that are 10 acres or larger. Loans will be zero-interest and repaid over up to 35 years. The ordinance amends Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County. The Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee is reviewing the ordinance.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- County departments or agencies, tenants on County-owned properties, fee-simple owners of Former County Properties, and tenants on Former County Properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program funded by utility service fees for environmental remediation projects. The program targets County-owned properties or former County-owned properties (prior to January 1, 2025), requiring properties to be 10 acres or larger. Loans will be zero-interest and repaid over up to 35 years, with specific conditions for subordination of liens. The purpose is to protect drinking water supply and benefit the Water and Sewer Department. The ordinance amends Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County. The Board of County Commissioners is the acting body, with an agenda date of July 21, 2026. No public comment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (as of document date)
- Applicant:
- County departments or agencies, tenants on County-owned properties, fee-simple owners of Former County Properties, and tenants on Former County Properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Ordinance amending Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County to establish a loan program for environmental remediation using utility service fee monies, limited to County-owned properties or properties County-owned prior to January 1, 2025, and properties 10 acres or larger. Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, set for public hearing on 9/10/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or applicant is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
The document is a legislative item for an ordinance that establishes a loan program for environmental remediation using utility service fee monies, amending Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The program is for properties that are 10 acres or larger, either currently owned by the County in fee-simple (including long-term leases) or formerly owned by the County as of January 1, 2025. Loans are for drinking water supply protection benefiting the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and set for a public hearing before the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or applicant is identified 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 on 9/10/2026.
- Applicant:
- Eligible applicants are any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property satisfying requirements, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property. Prime Sponsor: Raquel A. Regalado.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Ordinance amending Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County to establish a loan program for environmental remediation using utility service fee monies, limited to County-owned properties (including those under long-term lease) or properties County-owned prior to January 1, 2025, and requiring properties to be 10 acres or larger. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and set for a public hearing before the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or applicant is identified 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 Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026
- Applicant:
- not stated; eligible applicants are any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program for environmental remediation projects on County-owned properties or former County properties (owned prior to January 1, 2025). The program, funded by the Utility Service Fee Fund, aims to protect drinking water supplies and benefit the Water and Sewer Department. Properties must be 10 acres or larger. Loans will be zero-interest and repaid over a maximum of 35 years. The ordinance amends Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The Board of County Commissioners will consider this ordinance on July 21, 2026. No public comment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (before the Board)
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County (County departments/agencies, tenants on County-owned properties, fee-simple owners of Former County Properties, tenants on Former County Properties)
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program for environmental remediation projects that protect the drinking water supply. The program will use utility service fee monies and is limited to County-owned properties (including leased ones) or properties previously owned by the County as of January 1, 2025. Eligible properties must be 10 acres or greater. Loans will be zero-interest and repaid over up to 35 years. The ordinance amends Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County. The Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee is reviewing the ordinance.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- Any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
The document is a legislative matter for Miami-Dade County, File Number 261035, an ordinance titled 'ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE.' It was introduced on 6/2/2026, and on 7/21/2026 it was adopted on first reading and set for a public hearing before the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026. The ordinance amends Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County to establish a loan program for environmental remediation using utility service fee monies. The program is limited to properties that are 10 acres or greater, and either currently owned by the County in fee-simple (including long-term leases) or formerly owned by the County as of January 1, 2025. Loans are for drinking water supply protection benefiting the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. The ordinance does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, or applicant. The sponsor is Raquel A. Regalado. The decision was 'Adopted on first reading' on 7/21/2026, with a public hearing scheduled for 9/10/2026. 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
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Ordinance amending Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to establish a loan program for environmental remediation using utility service fee monies. The program is limited to County-owned properties (including those under long-term lease) or properties that were County-owned prior to January 1, 2025. Properties must be 10 acres or larger. Loans are for drinking water supply protection benefiting the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. Loans to non-County entities: zero percent interest, repayment begins in year six at 1% of principal annually, balance due within 35 years, secured by a second priority lien and mortgage. Loans to County departments: no interest, repayment within 35 years, set forth in an interdepartmental memorandum. The Loan Fund is funded by legally available unencumbered utility service fee monies, with at least 20% of the Fund Balance and Annual Collection remaining unavailable. Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, set for public hearing on 9/10/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or applicant is identified.
- 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 Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026
- Applicant:
- Eligible applicants: any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property satisfying requirements, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program funded by utility service fees for environmental remediation projects. The program targets County-owned properties or former County-owned properties (prior to January 1, 2025) that are 10 acres or larger. The remediation must be for drinking water supply protection and benefit the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. Loans will be zero-interest and repaid over up to 35 years. The ordinance amends Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County. The Board of County Commissioners is the approving body. The program is discretionary and does not grant an automatic right to loans. Public comment is not stated in this document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Ordinance is before the Board)
- Applicant:
- County departments or agencies, tenants on County-owned properties, fee-simple owners of Former County Properties, and tenants on Former County Properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program funded by utility service fees for environmental remediation projects that protect drinking water supply. The program applies to County-owned properties (including leased ones) or properties previously owned by the County as of January 1, 2025. Eligible properties must be 10 acres or larger. Loans will have zero percent interest, be repaid over 35 years, and require Board of County Commissioners approval. The program aims to benefit the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- County departments or agencies, tenants on County-owned properties, fee-simple owners of Former County Properties, and tenants on Former County Properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Ordinance amending Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County to establish a loan program for environmental remediation using utility service fee monies. The program is limited to County-owned properties (including those under long-term lease) or properties County-owned prior to January 1, 2025, and requires the property to be 10 acres or larger. Loans are for drinking water supply protection benefiting the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, with a public hearing scheduled for 9/10/2026 before the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee. No specific project site, address, or parcel is identified 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 Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026.
- Applicant:
- Eligible applicants include any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property. Prime Sponsor: Raquel A. Regalado.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
This is a legislative item for an ordinance relating to environmental remediation and utility service fee, amending Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The ordinance establishes a loan program for environmental remediation of certain properties for drinking water supply protection. The program is limited to properties currently owned by the County in fee-simple (including those with long-term leases) or properties previously owned by the County as of January 1, 2025. Eligible properties must be 10 acres in size or greater. Eligible applicants include any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property. Loans to non-County entities are zero percent interest, repaid from the sixth year in annual installments of one percent of the principal, with balance due within 35 years, secured by a second priority lien and mortgage. Loans to County departments are repaid within 35 years, no interest. The Loan Fund is funded by legally available, unencumbered funds in the Utility Service Fee Fund as of September 30, 2026, and beginning in fiscal year 2026-2027, all legally available, unencumbered utility service fee monies collected each fiscal year, with at least 20 percent of the Fund Balance and Annual Collection remaining unavailable for the Loan Fund. The ordinance was introduced on 6/2/2026, adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, and set for a public hearing before the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026. The status is Withdrawn, with a note to see substitute file 261589. No specific project site, address, parcel, or applicant is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn; adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, set for public hearing on 9/10/2026
- Applicant:
- Eligible applicants are any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property satisfying requirements, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program for environmental remediation projects on County-owned properties or former County-owned properties (prior to January 1, 2025). The program, funded by the Utility Service Fee Fund, aims to protect the County's drinking water supply and benefit the Water and Sewer Department. Eligible properties must be 10 acres or larger. Loans will be zero-interest and repaid over a maximum of 35 years. The program requires Board of County Commissioners approval for all loans. This ordinance amends Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, and does not expand eligible uses of the utility service fee, but rather provides a new mechanism for existing eligible uses. No public comment was stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Ordinance establishing loan program)
- Applicant:
- County departments or agencies, tenants on County-owned properties, fee-simple owners of Former County Properties, and tenants on Former County Properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
The document is a legislative item for an ordinance relating to environmental remediation and utility service fee. It establishes a loan program for environmental remediation using utility service fee monies, amending Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and set for a public hearing on 9/10/2026. The loan program is for properties 10 acres or greater, owned by the County or previously owned by the County as of January 1, 2025. Eligible applicants include County departments, tenants on County-owned properties, and fee-simple owners of former County properties. Loans to non-County entities are zero interest, repaid from the sixth year in annual installments of one percent of principal, with balance due within 35 years. Loans to County departments are repaid within 35 years with no interest. The program is discretionary and does not expand eligible uses of utility service fee monies. No specific project site, address, parcel, or applicant is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; set for public hearing on 9/10/2026.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Legislative Matter File Number 261035 is an Ordinance titled 'ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE' with status 'Withdrawn'. It was introduced on 6/2/2026. The ordinance relates to amending Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to establish a loan program for environmental remediation that meets existing requirements of Section 24-34, without changing said requirements, and creating requirements, parameters, and procedures for said loan program. The prime sponsor is Raquel A. Regalado. The legislative history shows the County Attorney assigned it on 6/2/2026, referred it to the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 7/20/2026, the Board of County Commissioners adopted it on first reading on 7/21/2026, and the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee deferred it on 9/10/2026. The ordinance text states the loan program is for environmental remediation of certain properties for drinking water supply protection. Eligible properties are those currently owned by the County in fee-simple, including those with long-term leases, or properties no longer owned by the County but previously owned by the County in fee-simple as of January 1, 2025. The property to be remediated must be 10 acres in size or greater. Eligible applicants include any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property satisfying requirements, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property. Loans to non-County entities are to be repaid from the sixth year of the loan closing in annual installments of one percent of the principal, with the balance due not more than 35 years from the date of the loan closing, subject to zero percent interest, secured by a second priority lien and a mortgage on Former County Properties, and subject to prior approval of the Board of County Commissioners. Loans to County departments are to be repaid within not more than 35 years from the date of the loan, not subject to any interest assessment, and set forth in an interdepartmental memorandum. The County Mayor or designee shall confirm the amount of money in the Utility Service Fee Fund as of September 30, 2026, and at least 20 percent of the Fund Balance and Annual Collection must remain in the Utility Service Fee Fund and be unavailable for the Loan Fund. The ordinance states it shall become effective ten days after the date of enactment unless vetoed by the Mayor. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Withdrawn. Legislative history shows: Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026; Deferred by the Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee on 9/10/2026.
- Applicant:
- Eligible applicants shall be any County department or agency, any tenant on a County-owned property satisfying the requirements set forth herein, any fee-simple owner of Former County Properties, and any tenant on a Former County Property. Prime sponsor: Raquel A. Regalado.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
The document is a legislative item for an ordinance relating to environmental remediation and utility service fee. It establishes a loan program for environmental remediation that meets existing requirements of Section 24-34 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, without changing said requirements. The ordinance creates requirements, parameters, and procedures for the loan program. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and set for a public hearing before the Infrastructure Innovations and Technology Committee on 9/10/2026. The loan program is for properties that are 10 acres in size or greater, currently owned by the County in fee-simple (including long-term leases) or formerly owned by the County as of January 1, 2025. Loans are for drinking water supply protection and must benefit the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. Loans to non-County entities are repaid from the sixth year in annual installments of one percent of principal, with balance due within 35 years, at zero percent interest, secured by a second priority lien and mortgage. Loans to County departments are repaid within 35 years, no interest, set forth in an interdepartmental memorandum. The Loan Fund is funded by legally available, unencumbered funds in the Utility Service Fee Fund as of September 30, 2026, and annual collections, with at least 20 percent of the Fund Balance and Annual Collection remaining unavailable. The ordinance is sponsored by Raquel A. Regalado. No specific project site, address, parcel, or acreage is stated beyond the general 10-acre minimum requirement.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading
ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION AND UTILITY SERVICE FEE
Miami-Dade County is establishing a loan program for environmental remediation projects focused on drinking water supply protection. This program will utilize funds from the Utility Service Fee and is intended to benefit the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. Eligible properties must be County-owned or formerly County-owned (prior to January 1, 2025), and be 10 acres or larger. Loans will have zero percent interest, be repaid over a maximum of 35 years, and require Board of County Commissioners approval. The ordinance is currently in committee.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- County departments or agencies, tenants on County-owned properties, fee-simple owners of Former County Properties, and tenants on Former County Properties.
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