BBEETF DISBURSEMENT OF $650K FOR MOORING BUOY PROGRAM

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

Miami-Dade County is seeking authorization to disburse up to $650,000.00 from the Biscayne Bay Environmental Enhancement Trust Fund for the installation, maintenance, and management of mooring buoys within the Miami-Dade County Mooring Buoy Program. This program aims to protect natural and artificial reefs by providing designated mooring locations, thereby reducing anchor damage. The funds will cover contractor maintenance, including repairs, replacements, and installations of anchors, hardware, lines, and buoys, as well as interim inspections and public education. The program, established in 2009 and expanded in 2023, currently has 54 mooring buoys located offshore in Commission Districts 4, 5, and 7. A previous disbursement of $350,000.00 in 2018 has been fully utilized. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation.