BBEETF DISBURSEMENT OF $650K FOR MOORING BUOY PROGRAM

Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee · 2026-06-09 · 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 in the coastal waters of Miami-Dade County, specifically offshore of Commission Districts 4, 5, and 7. The work involves quarterly maintenance by a contractor, including repairs, replacement, or installation of anchors, hardware, lines, and buoys, as well as interim inspections by DERM staff. Education and outreach are also part of the program. A previous disbursement of $350,000.00 in 2018 for this program has been fully utilized. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation.