Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee: April 2026
Miami-Dade County
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
This legislative item, File Number 260579, concerns the approval of the Clerk's Summary of Minutes for the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee meetings held on February 3, 2026, and March 10, 2026. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee approved these minutes on April 14, 2026. No specific development projects, addresses, or zoning changes are detailed in this record.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Report
- Decision:
- Approved (Minutes)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
This legislative item concerns the approval of the Clerk's Summary of Minutes for the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee meetings held on February 3, 2026, and March 10, 2026. The item was introduced on April 2, 2026, and was approved by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on April 14, 2026, and then referred to the Office of Agenda Coordination.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Report
- Decision:
- Approved
- Applicant:
- Clerk of the Board
FIND WAP GRANT APPLICATION FOR MARINE VESSEL PURCHASE
Miami-Dade County is authorized to apply for Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Waterway Assistance Program grant funding, up to $45,000.00, to purchase a waterway maintenance vessel for marine debris removal in Biscayne Bay and its tidal tributaries. The County will also disburse up to $45,000.00 from its Biscayne Bay Environmental Enhancement Trust Fund as a matching fund for the vessel purchase. The total estimated project cost is $90,000.00. The vessel will be used by the Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM). The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- Biscayne Bay, its tidal tributaries, and foreshore
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM)
FIND WAP GRANT APPLICATION FOR MARINE VESSEL PURCHASE
Miami-Dade County is seeking to purchase a waterway maintenance vessel for its marine debris removal program in Biscayne Bay. The project has an estimated total cost of $90,000.00. The county is applying for a Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Waterway Assistance Program grant of up to $45,000.00 and will provide a matching disbursement of up to $45,000.00 from the Biscayne Bay Environmental Enhancement Trust Fund. The vessel will be used by the Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM).
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM)
FY 25-26 SUMMER ARTS & SCIENCE CAMPS FOR KIDS GRANTS
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-363-26, authorizing the funding of 27 grants totaling $850,000.00 for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Summer Arts & Science Camps for Kids Grants Program. The program aims to provide underserved children with access to cultural arts or science summer camps. Funding was allocated from The Children's Trust ($825,000) and the General Fund ($25,000). No applications were received for work in Commission Districts 10 or 13, and one applicant in District 12 did not meet the scoring threshold. The resolution waives requirements of Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite funding. Grant agreements will be executed by the County Mayor or designee. The Summer Arts & Science Camps for Kids Grants Panel and the Cultural Affairs Council reviewed and recommended the funding.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs
GIRAFFE FEEDING STATION ZOO MIAMI
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-370-26 on May 5, 2026, approving Contract No. 59250018006 for Zoo Miami Giraffe Feeding Station and Exhibit Renovations. The project, awarded to Quality Construction and Performance, Inc., has a total contract value of $6,206,280.00 and a term of 548 calendar days plus a 55-day contingency period. The work involves demolishing the existing giraffe feeding platform and constructing a new one, along with replacing holding pens and associated exhibit components. This project is part of Phase I of Zoo Miami's Master Plan and aims to enhance the guest experience. The contract is funded by Countywide Infrastructure Investment Program funds. The project requires compliance with sea level rise projections and sustainable building measures, aiming for ENVISION Silver certification. Six bids were received, with Quality Construction and Performance, Inc. submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- 12400 SW 152nd Street
- Applicant:
- Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department (PROS) / Zoo Miami
GIRAFFE FEEDING STATION ZOO MIAMI
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-370-26, approving Contract No. 59250018006 for the Zoo Miami Giraffe Feeding Station and Exhibit Renovations project. The contract was awarded to Quality Construction and Performance, Inc. for $6,206,280.00. The project involves demolishing the existing giraffe feeding platform and constructing a new one, along with replacing holding pens and associated exhibit components. The contract term is 548 days with a 55-day contingency. The project is funded by Countywide Infrastructure Investment Program funds and is part of Phase I of Zoo Miami's Master Plan. The work will be phased to minimize disruption. The contract requires compliance with sea level rise projections and sustainable building measures, aiming for ENVISION Silver certification. Six bids were received, with Quality Construction and Performance, Inc. submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid. No public comment was noted in the document.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- 12400 SW 152nd Street
- Applicant:
- Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department (for Miami-Dade County)
HOMESTEAD BAYFRONT MARINA FIRELINE REPLACEMENT
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-371-26 on May 5, 2026, approving a bid-waiver contract for the Homestead Bayfront Park Marina Fire Line Replacement Project. The contract, valued at $5,932,439.72, was awarded to MAC195 Engineering Corporation. This waiver was necessary because two previous public solicitations for the project received no bids. The project involves demolishing the existing fire protection system and installing a new one. The contract duration is 365 calendar days. The project is subject to sea level rise considerations and must achieve ENVISION Silver certification. Public comment during the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee meeting included a request for more transparency regarding vendor history in bid waiver justifications.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- 9698 SW 328th St, Homestead, FL 33033
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department (PROS)
HOMESTEAD BAYFRONT MARINA FIRELINE REPLACEMENT
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-371-26 on May 5, 2026, approving a bid-waiver contract to MAC195 Engineering Corporation for the Homestead Bayfront Park Marina Fire Line Replacement Project. The contract amount is not to exceed $5,932,439.72 for a period of 365 calendar days. This waiver was necessary because two previous public solicitations for the project received no bids. The project involves the demolition of the existing fire protection system and installation of a new one. The project is subject to sea level rise considerations and will aim for ENVISION Silver certification. Commissioner Bastien sought clarification on the bid waiver process, and Vice Chairwoman Steinberg recommended including more vendor history in future bid waiver documentation for transparency.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Address:
- 9698 SW 328th St, Homestead, FL 33033
- Applicant:
- MAC195 Engineering Corporation
Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee - 2026-04-14 agenda PDF
[case 260507] RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING OF 23 GRANTS FOR A TOTAL OF $134,000.00 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM – THIRD QUARTER FOR VARIOUS ENTITIES; WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENTS AND TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS, INCLUDING THE CANCELLATION PROVISIONS, CONTAINED THEREIN (Department of Cultural Affairs). [Homestead Bayfront Park Marina; case 260533] RESOLUTION WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCEDURES PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-8.1 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND SECTION 5.03(D) OF THE HOME RULE CHARTER, BY A TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT AND APPROVING AWARD OF A BID-WAIVER CONTRACT TO MAC195 ENGINEERING CORPORATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,932,439.72 FOR THE HOMESTEAD BAYFRONT PARK MARINA FIRE LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE SAME FOR AND ON BEHALF OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AND EXERCISE ALL RIGHTS AND PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN (Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces). [Zoo Miami; case 260539] RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT NO. 59250018006; PROJECT NO. 592500-18-006 TO QUALITY CONSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE, INC. FOR ZOO MIAMI GIRAFFE FEEDING STATION AND EXHIBIT RENOVATIONS FOR THE PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACES DEPARTMENT PROJECT FOR $6,206,280.00, FUNDED WITH COUNTYWIDE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT PROGRAM FUNDS; AND A TOTAL CONTRACT TERM OF 548 DAYS PLUS A 55-CALENDAR DAY CONTINGENCY PERIOD; AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, TO EXERCISE PROVISIONS CONTAINED THEREIN INCLUDING TERMINATION AND OTHER REMEDIES, APPROVE PAYMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES, ALLOWANCES AND REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, DETERMINE SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE, AND APPROVE MODIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS (Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces). [case 260504] RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FUNDING OF TWENTY-SEVEN GRANTS FOR A TOTAL OF $850,000.00 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SUMMER ARTS & SCIENCE CAMPS FOR KIDS GRANTS PROGRAM FOR VARIOUS ENTITIES; WAIVING RESOLUTION NO. R-130-06; AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENTS AND TO EXERCISE ALL PROVISIONS, INCLUDING THE CANCELLATION PROVISIONS, CONTAINED THEREIN (Department of Cultural Affairs). [case 260587] RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY MAYOR OR COUNTY MAYOR'S DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT (FIND) WATERWAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF A WATERWAY MAINTENANCE VESSEL FOR THE REMOVAL OF MARINE DEBRIS, TO RECEIVE AND EXPEND FUNDS FROM SAID GRANT, AND TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING A DISBURSEMENT OF UP TO $45,000.00 FROM THE COUNTY'S BISCAYNE BAY ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT TRUST FUND PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-40 OF THE CODE OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AND CERTIFYING ACCEPTANCE OF CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FIND WATERWAY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT (Department of Environmental Resources Management). [case 260579] APPROVAL OF THE CLERK'S SUMMARY OF MINUTES FOR THE RECREATION, TOURISM, AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE MEETING(S) [AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE BOARD DEPARTMENT]: •FEBRUARY 3, 2026 •MARCH 10, 2026
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Agenda
- Decision:
- Approved
- Address:
- Homestead Bayfront Park Marina
- Applicant:
- Department of Cultural Affairs
Y 25-26 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - Q3 FOR $134,000
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-364-26 on May 5, 2026, authorizing the funding of 23 grants totaling $134,000.00 from the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Grants Program – Third Quarter. The grants support various cultural programs, projects, and events. The resolution waived Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite funding. A scrivener's error regarding a specific grant amount was corrected. The Community Grants Program Panel and the Cultural Affairs Council recommended funding all 23 applicants.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Cultural Affairs (Requester)
Y 25-26 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - Q3 FOR $134,000
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-364-26 on May 5, 2026, authorizing the funding of 23 grants totaling $134,000.00 from the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Community Grants Program – Third Quarter. The grants support various entities for cultural programs, projects, and events. The resolution waived Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite funding. A scrivener's error regarding a specific grant amount was corrected. The Department of Cultural Affairs manages the program, which supports arts projects with community involvement and aims to preserve heritage and traditions.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-04-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs
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