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, prioritizing County parks, and includes K-12 education curriculum, staff training, and internships. The UM will fully fund, construct, maintain, and operate the facility. The agreement expires June 30, 2050. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 9/9/2026; the BCC agenda date is 10/6/2026. No public comment sentiment is stated in the document.