PACKET-MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH FDOT

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee · 2026-09-10 · resolution

The document is a legislative item for a resolution approving a Memorandum of Agreement between Miami-Dade County and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Bear Cut Bridge over Biscayne Bay Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. The project is located in Commission District 7. The agreement formalizes the County's obligation to conduct the PD&E Study, which will evaluate the rehabilitation or replacement of Bear Cut Bridge (Bridge No. 874544), the sole vehicular access between the mainland and Key Biscayne via the Rickenbacker Causeway. The bridge is classified as functionally obsolete. The PD&E Study is fully funded with Rickenbacker Causeway Toll Revenues. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement and implement commitments in the final NEPA document. The item was introduced on 8/6/2026 and is scheduled for the agenda on 10/6/2026 as item 8N. The status is 'In Committee' and the final action is not stated. The sponsor is Raquel A. Regalado. The staff recommendation is to approve the resolution. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.