MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-06-16 · resolution

This legislative item, File Number 261093, concerning the Mental Health Center at 2200 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127, was withdrawn. The resolution aimed to authorize negotiations and execution of amendments to a lease and land use plan, as well as a designated receiving system plan. It also sought to approve non-competitive designated purchases for contracts with The Village South, Inc. (and its parent WestCare Foundation, Inc.) for mental health services totaling $27,218,627.00, and The Advocate Program Inc. for ancillary services totaling $4,169,861.00. The total estimated cost for services and operating costs was up to $45,687,127.00 for an initial three-year term with renewal options. Additionally, it proposed approving an Opioid Funding Disbursement and Implementation Plan for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 through September 30, 2031. The item also directed the County Mayor to issue an expedited request for proposals for outpatient treatment services for the seventh floor of the center, with specific timelines for advertising and recommendations. The resolution detailed requirements for data collection, oversight, biannual reviews, and reports, and established county policy regarding funding for the center. The item was introduced on 6/12/2026 and was on the agenda for 6/16/2026, where it was ultimately withdrawn.