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RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, prohibiting vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental, construction/dredging, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to include the new penalties. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing (by Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee). Ordinance is in Second Reading status, pending BCC Assignment.
- Applicant:
- Vicki L. Lopez, Prime Sponsor (for the ordinance)
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance, File Number 261278, creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to restrict vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between sunset and sunrise, with specific exemptions. These exemptions include vessels owned or operated by a governmental entity for governmental functions, construction or dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels actively engaged in fishing. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties for violations, with penalties ranging from $500 for a first offense to $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense within five years. Enforcement can be carried out by county code inspectors, municipalities (unless they have adopted their own regulations and notified the county), and any law enforcement officer with jurisdiction. A courtesy warning notice procedure is also established. The ordinance was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation from the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on July 14, 2026, and was scheduled for BCC consideration on October 20, 2026. The ordinance is a substitute to File Number 260878 and is expected to require 4-6 weeks for processing.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation; Pending BCC Assignment
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to restrict vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses, and potential remedies including vessel removal. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. This action is enabled by recent changes in Florida Statutes allowing local governments to regulate anchoring.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing; Pending BCC Assignment; Ordinance status is Second Reading.
- Applicant:
- Vicki L. Lopez, Prime Sponsor
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in Biscayne Bay and other county waters. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, prohibiting vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between sunset and sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses, and potential remedies including vessel removal. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in Biscayne Bay and other county waters. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, establishing restrictions on anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between sunset and sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses, and potential remedies including vessel removal. The ordinance amends Section 8CC-10 to include the new penalties. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. Commissioner Regalado requested the ordinance be placed on the October 21, 2026 BCC agenda. The ordinance is a substitute to File No. 260878 and is estimated to require 4-6 weeks for processing.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, prohibiting vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing (Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee); Pending BCC Assignment
- Applicant:
- Vicki L. Lopez, Prime Sponsor; Sen. Rene Garcia, Co-Sponsor
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in Biscayne Bay and other county waters. The ordinance, File Number 261278, creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to restrict vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between sunset and sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. Commissioner Regalado requested this ordinance be placed on the October 21, 2026 BCC agenda. The ordinance is a substitute to File No. 260878 and is expected to take 4-6 weeks to process. Public comment details are not stated in this document.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to restrict vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active sites, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses, and potential remedies including vessel removal. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. This action is enabled by recent changes in Florida Statutes allowing local governments to regulate anchoring.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing (Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee). Ordinance status is 'Second Reading' and 'Pending BCC Assignment'.
- Applicant:
- Vicki L. Lopez, Prime Sponsor
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to restrict vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses, and potential remedies including vessel removal. The ordinance amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing. Commissioner Regalado requested the item be placed on the October 21, 2026 BCC agenda. The ordinance is a substitute to File No. 260878 and is expected to take 4-6 weeks to process.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee.
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, prohibiting vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental, construction, dredging, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses. The ordinance was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee. Commissioner Regalado requested the item be placed on the October 21, 2026 BCC agenda. The ordinance aims to address issues of navigation, public safety, and environmental impact caused by prolonged anchoring.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance, File Number 261278, creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to restrict vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between sunset and sunrise, with specific exemptions. These exemptions include governmental vessels, construction or dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties for violations, with penalties ranging from $500 for a first offense to $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense within five years. Enforcement can be carried out by county code inspectors, municipalities (unless they have adopted their own regulations and notified the county), and law enforcement officers. A courtesy warning notice procedure is established prior to penalties. The ordinance stems from increased concerns about navigation, public safety, and environmental impacts from prolonged anchoring in Biscayne Bay and other county waters. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation on 7/14/2026. The BCC agenda date is 10/20/2026.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee.
- Applicant:
- Vicki L. Lopez (Prime Sponsor), Sen. Rene Garcia (Co-Sponsor)
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, prohibiting vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing. Commissioner Regalado requested the item be placed on the October 21, 2026 BCC agenda. The ordinance is a substitute to File No. 260878 and is expected to take 4-6 weeks to process.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to restrict vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, with specific exemptions. These exemptions include governmental vessels on official duty, construction or dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels actively engaged in fishing. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with escalating fines for repeat offenses, and potential remedies including vessel removal or destruction. Municipalities can adopt their own stricter regulations. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties for violations of the new anchoring regulations. The matter was introduced on 7/9/2026 and is scheduled for a second reading and potential final action on 10/20/2026. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded the item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing on 7/14/2026.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee. Pending BCC Assignment and Final Action.
- Applicant:
- Vicki L. Lopez, Prime Sponsor (for the ordinance)
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to restrict vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between sunset and sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active sites, and commercial fishing vessels. It also provides exemptions for vessels anchored within marked mooring fields or for permitted marine construction, installation, or maintenance work. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses, and potential remedies including vessel removal. The ordinance amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing
- Applicant:
- Vicki L. Lopez, Prime Sponsor; Sen. Rene Garcia, Co-Sponsor
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance prohibits vessels from anchoring for more than 1 hour between sunset and sunrise for over 30 days in any 6-month period, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active sites, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses. The ordinance also amends the schedule of civil penalties. This legislative matter is a substitute to a previous file and is expected to take 4-6 weeks to finalize.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee. Pending BCC Assignment.
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in Biscayne Bay and other county waters. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, prohibiting vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between sunset and sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active sites, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with escalating fines for repeat offenses, and potential remedies including vessel removal. The ordinance amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. This action is a response to increased vessel anchoring impacting navigation, safety, and the environment. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing
- Applicant:
- Vicki L. Lopez, Prime Sponsor; Sen. Rene Garcia, Co-Sponsor
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance, File Number 261278, creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to restrict vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between sunset and sunrise, with specific exemptions. These exemptions include governmental vessels, construction or dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to establish civil penalties for violations, ranging from $500 for a first offense to $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense within five years. Enforcement can be carried out by county code inspectors, municipalities (unless they have adopted their own regulations and notified the county), and law enforcement officers. A courtesy warning notice procedure is outlined before penalties are issued. The ordinance is a substitute for a previous item and is expected to be effective ten days after enactment.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Ordinance status is Second Reading, pending BCC Assignment. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation.
RENEWAL OF COC PROGRAM, HOMELESS TRUST
Miami-Dade County is seeking authorization to receive and expend $62,512,577.00 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fiscal Year 2025 Continuum of Care Program funds for homeless housing and services. This includes entering into renewal grant and sub-grant agreements and exercising modification clauses. The county is waiving a resolution requiring agreements to be finalized by all non-county parties to expedite contract renewals. The funds are for Calendar Year 2026 and will reimburse non-profit providers and select municipalities. The Homeless Trust Board approved these matters on multiple dates in 2024 and 2026. The item is currently In Committee.
- Board:
- Housing Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County
RENEWAL OF COC PROGRAM, HOMELESS TRUST
Miami-Dade County is seeking authorization to receive and expend $62,512,577.00 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fiscal Year 2025 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program funds for homeless housing and services. This includes entering into renewal grant and sub-grant agreements and exercising modification clauses. The resolution waives a requirement for agreements to be finalized by all non-county parties to expedite contract renewal. The Housing Committee forwarded the resolution to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation as corrected. A scrivener's error was noted and corrected regarding a resolution reference. The Homeless Trust Board approved the matters on multiple dates.
- Board:
- Housing Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust
RENEWAL OF COC PROGRAM, HOMELESS TRUST
Miami-Dade County is seeking to receive and expend $62,512,577.00 in United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Fiscal Year 2025 Continuum of Care Program funds for homeless housing and services. This includes entering into renewal grant and sub-grant agreements and waiving a resolution requiring agreements to be finalized by all non-county parties to expedite the process. The Housing Committee forwarded the resolution to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation as corrected. A scrivener's error was noted and corrected regarding a resolution reference. The Homeless Trust Board approved the matters on multiple dates. The BCC agenda date is September 1, 2026.
- Board:
- Housing Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust
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