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 for operation of a coral production facility and educational programming on a 0.556-acre portion of County-owned park land on Virginia Key at 4441 Rickenbacker Causeway, Folio 30-4217-001-0020. The agreement expires June 30, 2050. The applicant is the University of Miami on behalf of its Rosentiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science. The case/file number is 261459. The decision is pending; the item was introduced 8/18/2026 and is scheduled for the agenda on 10/6/2026. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.