UM OPERATING AGREEMENT

Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee · 2026-09-09 · resolution

Resolution to waive competitive bidding and approve a non-competitive Programming Partnership Operating Agreement between Miami-Dade County and the University of Miami (UM) for operation of a coral production facility and educational programming on a 0.556-acre portion of County-owned park land within Virginia Key. The agreement is for coral reef restoration and educational programming, with UM fully funding, constructing, maintaining, and operating the facility. The agreement expires June 30, 2050. The item was introduced 8/18/2026, forwarded to the Board with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 10/6/2026 as item 8H. The resolution requires a two-thirds vote. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.