Aviation and Seaport Committee: July 2026
Miami-Dade County
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
Resolution authorizing waiver of competitive bidding and award of a non-competitive revenue-generating contract, Contract No. BW-10479, Airball Sports II, LLC Lease and Concession Agreement, to Airball Sports II, LLC, with projected revenue of $17,000,000.00 for an eight-year term with one, two-year option to renew, for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. The contract is for a Miami Heat-licensed merchandise retail concession at Miami International Airport (MIA) in Concourse D. The item was deferred at the Aviation and Seaport Committee meetings on 5/11/2026 and 7/13/2026. The applicant is Airball Sports II, LLC, with principal address 201 S. Biscayne Blvd, Ste 800, Miami, FL. The sponsor is Danielle Cohen Higgins. The document does not state a specific street address for the project site, parcel or folio number, or project size in acreage or square footage. The zoning or use change is not stated; the document describes a lease and concession agreement replacing an existing month-to-month lease and Contract No. R-1110-11. Public comment sentiment is not stated. The document includes a report from a committee meeting where Chairwoman Cohen Higgins requested a status update on the airport's concessionaire program, and Mr. Cutie reported on the progress of concession areas, including a 15-year extension approved the previous April, a three-year implementation phase, and negotiations with a pool of 45 firms.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferred
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
Resolution to waive competitive bidding and award a non-competitive revenue-generating contract, Contract No. BW-10479, Airball Sports II, LLC Lease and Concession Agreement, to Airball Sports II, LLC, for a Miami Heat-licensed merchandise retail concession at Miami International Airport (MIA) in Concourse D, for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. Projected revenue of $17,000,000.00 for an eight-year term with one, two-year option to renew. Status: Deferred. Introduced 4/13/2026. Deferred by Aviation and Seaport Committee on 5/11/2026 to 6/8/2026, and deferred again on 7/13/2026 to no date certain. Prime Sponsor: Danielle Cohen Higgins. Staff recommendation is to approve the waiver and award. The contract replaces Contract No. R-1110-11 approved December 19, 2011. Airball holds exclusive rights to operate a Miami Heat franchise retail store at MIA. The contract requires Airball to pay the greater of 10% of gross revenues or the prevailing Class VI Terminal rental rate. Fiscal impact for initial eight-year term is $13,600,000; with the option to renew, estimated cumulative value is $17,000,000. The current contract requires 8% of gross revenues and is month-to-month. Vendor address: 201 S. Biscayne Blvd, Ste 800, Miami, FL. Principal: Eric S. Woolworth. Due diligence found no adverse findings. The Small Business Enterprise measures and Local Preference do not apply. The Living Wage Ordinance applies. During the 5/11/2026 committee meeting, Chairwoman Cohen Higgins requested a status update on the airport's concessionaire program. Mr. Cutie reported on a 15-year extension of concession areas, a three-phase implementation, and negotiations with a pool of 45 firms. No public comment sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferred
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
Legislative item File Number 260654 is a Resolution to waive competitive bidding and award a non-competitive revenue-generating contract, Contract No. BW-10479, to Airball Sports II, LLC for a Miami Heat-licensed merchandise retail concession at Miami International Airport (MIA) in Concourse D. The contract has a projected revenue of $17,000,000.00 for an eight-year term with one two-year option to renew. The status is Deferred. The applicant is Airball Sports II, LLC. The sponsor is Danielle Cohen Higgins. The item was introduced on 4/13/2026. The Aviation and Seaport Committee deferred the item on 7/13/2026 to no date certain, and previously deferred it on 5/11/2026 to June 8, 2026. The contract will replace Contract No. R-1110-11 approved on December 19, 2011. The initial eight-year term fiscal impact is $13,600,000, with a cumulative value of $17,000,000 if the option to renew is exercised. The vendor principal address is 201 S. Biscayne Blvd, Ste 800, Miami, FL. The contract requires Airball to pay the County the greater of ten percent (10%) of gross revenues or the prevailing Class VI Terminal rental rate. The current contract requires a percentage fee of 8% of gross revenues. Market research identified Airball as the only vendor authorized to operate a Miami Heat franchise retail store at MIA. The item is located within District 6, represented by Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis, but the impact is countywide. During the 5/11/2026 committee meeting, Chairwoman Cohen Higgins requested a status update on the airport's concessionaire program. Mr. Cutie reported that the Board had approved a 15-year extension of many concession areas the previous April, with a three-year implementation phase. He noted one space was completed, another was about to begin construction, and the department expected to enter the third phase on May 23. He added that implementation would not be complete in time for the World Cup but was progressing well, and the department was negotiating a pool of 45 firms. The document does not state a street address for the project site, parcel or folio number, or acreage.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferred
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
The document is a legislative item for a resolution to waive competitive bidding and award a non-competitive revenue-generating lease and concession agreement, Contract No. BW-10479, to Airball Sports II, LLC for a Miami Heat-licensed merchandise retail concession at Miami International Airport (MIA) in Concourse D. The projected revenue is $17,000,000.00 for an eight-year term with one, two-year option to renew. The applicant is Airball Sports II, LLC. The case/file number is 260654. The decision is deferred, with deferrals on 5/11/2026 and 7/13/2026. The contract will replace Contract No. R-1110-11. The location is Concourse D at Miami International Airport, within District 6. The size is not stated. The zoning/use change is not stated. The business opportunity is a non-competitive lease and concession agreement for a Miami Heat retail store at MIA, with projected revenue of $17,000,000 over the contract term. The grounding note is that the document is a legislative item for a resolution, and the exact street address, parcel/folio, acreage, and square footage are not stated. Public comment sentiment is not stated in the document.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferred
- Address:
- Miami International Airport, Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
This legislative item concerns a resolution to waive competitive bidding procedures and award a non-competitive revenue-generating contract, Contract No. BW-10479, for a Lease and Concession Agreement with Airball Sports II, LLC. The agreement is for a Miami Heat-licensed merchandise retail concession at Miami International Airport (MIA) for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD). The projected revenue to the County over an eight-year term with one two-year option to renew is $17,000,000.00. The contract replaces an existing month-to-month lease. The Aviation and Seaport Committee deferred the item, and a deferral to no date certain was requested by Commissioner Cohen-Higgins. The item was introduced on 4/13/2026 and had an Agenda Date of 9/1/2026.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferral Requested
- Address:
- Miami International Airport (MIA), Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
Resolution authorizing waiver of competitive bidding and award of non-competitive revenue-generating contract BW-10479 to Airball Sports II, LLC for a Miami Heat-licensed merchandise retail concession at Miami International Airport (MIA) in Concourse D. Projected revenue $17,000,000.00 for an eight-year term with one two-year option to renew. Status: Deferred. Introduced 4/13/2026. Deferred by Aviation and Seaport Committee on 5/11/2026 to 6/8/2026, then deferred on 7/13/2026 to no date certain at request of Commissioner Cohen-Higgins. Applicant: Airball Sports II, LLC. Prime Sponsor: Danielle Cohen Higgins. Requester: Strategic Procurement. Contract replaces Contract No. R-1110-11 approved December 19, 2011. Current contract is month-to-month with 8% fee; new contract requires greater of 10% of gross revenues or prevailing Class VI Terminal rental rate. Fiscal impact for initial eight-year term $13,600,000; with option renewal $17,000,000. Airball holds exclusive rights to operate Miami Heat franchise retail store at MIA. Market research identified no other vendors authorized to operate such a store. Due diligence found no adverse findings. Living Wage Ordinance applies. Small Business Enterprise measures and Local Preference do not apply. Vendor principal address: 201 S. Biscayne Blvd, Ste 800, Miami, FL. Principal: Eric S. Woolworth. 91% of vendor employees reside in Miami-Dade County. Contract manager: Sylvia Novela. Procurement Contracting Manager: Marie Williams. During 5/11/2026 committee meeting, Chairwoman Cohen Higgins requested status update on airport concessionaire program; Mr. Cutie reported Board approved 15-year extension of many concession areas previous April with three-year implementation phase, department engaged in first two phases, one space completed, another about to begin construction, third phase expected May 23, implementation not complete in time for World Cup, negotiating pool of 45 firms with solicitations to follow.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferred
- Address:
- Miami International Airport, Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AIRBALL SPORTS - AWARD
This legislative item concerns a resolution to waive competitive bidding procedures and award a non-competitive revenue-generating contract, Contract No. BW-10479, for a Lease and Concession Agreement with Airball Sports II, LLC. The agreement is for a Miami Heat-licensed merchandise retail concession at Miami International Airport (MIA) for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. The projected revenue to the County is $17,000,000.00 over an eight-year term with one, two-year option to renew. The item was introduced on 4/13/2026 and an agenda date was set for 9/1/2026. The Aviation and Seaport Committee deferred the item on 5/11/2026, and a deferral to no date certain was requested by Commissioner Cohen-Higgins on 7/9/2026. The contract replaces an existing month-to-month lease. Airball Sports II, LLC is the sole vendor authorized to operate a Miami Heat franchise retail store at MIA.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Deferral Requested
- Address:
- Miami International Airport (MIA), Concourse D
- Applicant:
- Airball Sports II, LLC
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Miami-Dade County is amending its ordinance related to for-hire motor vehicles, specifically the Ambassador Cab Program. The changes revise provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, update eligibility requirements, and establish conditions under which removed chauffeurs can regain eligibility to re-apply. The ordinance aims to improve driver retention, recognizing its importance to tourism. Key changes include increasing the allowable number of moving violations in the preceding year from two to three before ineligibility, and changing permanent removal to suspension for specific offenses like failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger. Chauffeurs removed for these offenses may re-apply after one year if they complete a training program. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/2/2026 and forwarded with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; Forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation as corrected.
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This is a legislative matter, an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 regarding the Ambassador Cab Program. It revises provisions for temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, changes eligibility requirements, and provides conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026 and forwarded with a favorable recommendation from the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or size is stated.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; forwarded with favorable recommendation as corrected from Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026; pending second reading before BCC scheduled for 9/1/2026
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This ordinance amends Miami-Dade County Code Sections 31-83 and 31-304 concerning the Ambassador Cab Program. It revises provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, modifies eligibility requirements, and outlines conditions under which removed chauffeurs can re-apply. The changes aim to improve driver retention, recognizing its importance to tourism. Specifically, it increases the allowable number of traffic violations in the preceding year from two to three before a chauffeur is deemed ineligible, and changes permanent removal to suspension for offenses like failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger. Chauffeurs removed for these offenses may regain eligibility after one year if they complete a training program. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/2/2026 and forwarded with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; Forwarded with favorable recommendation
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (Sponsor: Marleine Bastien)
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 to revise temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs from the Ambassador Cab Program, revise eligibility requirements, and provide conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. File Number 252077. Introduced 10/16/2025. Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/2/2026. Forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026 following a public hearing. Scheduled for second reading on 9/1/2026. Prime Sponsor: Marleine Bastien. No address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount stated. No public comment sentiment stated.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; forwarded with favorable recommendation as corrected; scheduled for second reading
- Applicant:
- Marleine Bastien, Prime Sponsor
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 to revise temporary and permanent removal conditions for chauffeurs from the Ambassador Cab Program, revise eligibility requirements, and provide conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. File Number 252077. Introduced 10/16/2025. Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/2/2026. Forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026. Scheduled for second reading on 9/1/2026. Prime Sponsor: Marleine Bastien. No specific street address, parcel, acreage, or unit count is stated. The ordinance changes the number of findings of guilt within one year that disqualifies a chauffeur from two to three, changes 'removed' to 'suspended' in certain subsections, and allows chauffeurs removed and deemed ineligible to re-apply after one year if they complete a training program.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; forwarded with favorable recommendation as corrected by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026; scheduled for second reading on 9/1/2026.
- Applicant:
- Marleine Bastien, Prime Sponsor
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This is a legislative item, File Number 252077, an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 regarding the Ambassador Cab Program. It revises provisions for temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, changes eligibility requirements, and provides conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. The ordinance was introduced on 10/16/2025, adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026, and forwarded with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing on 7/13/2026. It is scheduled for a second reading at the Board of County Commissioners on 9/1/2026. No specific address, parcel, acreage, or construction project is stated.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing on 7/13/2026; pending second reading on 9/1/2026
- Applicant:
- Marleine Bastien, Prime Sponsor
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This is a legislative item for an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 regarding the Ambassador Cab Program. The ordinance revises provisions for temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs from the program, revises eligibility requirements, and provides conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. The ordinance was introduced on 10/16/2025, adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026, and forwarded with a favorable recommendation from the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026. The final action is pending BCC assignment with an agenda date of 9/1/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or size is stated. The document is a regulatory change, not a development project. Public comment sentiment is not stated in the document.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing on 7/13/2026; final action pending BCC assignment.
- Applicant:
- Marleine Bastien, Prime Sponsor
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Miami-Dade County is amending its code related to the Ambassador Cab Program. The ordinance revises provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, modifies eligibility requirements, and outlines conditions for regaining eligibility after removal. Key changes include increasing the allowable traffic violations in the preceding year from two to three, and specifying that chauffeurs removed for failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger can reapply after one year if they complete a training program. The ordinance aims to improve driver retention.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Miami-Dade County is amending its ordinance regarding the Ambassador Cab Program. The changes revise provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, update eligibility requirements, and establish conditions for regaining eligibility after removal. Specifically, the ordinance increases the allowable number of violations in the preceding year from two to three before a chauffeur is deemed ineligible. It also changes permanent removal to a suspension for certain offenses like failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger. Chauffeurs permanently removed under the old rules may reapply after one year if they complete a training program. The ordinance aims to improve driver retention.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; Forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing.
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Miami-Dade County is amending its ordinance regarding for-hire motor vehicles, specifically the Ambassador Cab Program. The changes revise provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, update eligibility requirements, and establish conditions for regaining eligibility after removal. The ordinance aims to improve driver retention by eliminating overly punitive conditions. The Aviation and Seaport Committee recommended the ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation as corrected. The BCC adopted the ordinance on first reading. The ordinance is related to driver requirements for cabs operating at Miami International Airport and the Port of Miami.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; Forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing.
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This ordinance amends Miami-Dade County Code Sections 31-83 and 31-304 concerning the Ambassador Cab Program. It revises provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, modifies eligibility requirements, and outlines conditions under which removed chauffeurs can re-apply. Key changes include increasing the allowable number of moving violations in the preceding year from two to three before a chauffeur is deemed ineligible, and changing permanent removal to suspension for specific offenses like failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger. Chauffeurs removed permanently for these offenses may regain eligibility after one year if they complete a training program. The ordinance aims to improve driver retention.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/2/2026. Forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026. Pending BCC Assignment.
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (Sponsor: Marleine Bastien)
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 regarding Ambassador Cab Program chauffeur removal and re-eligibility. File Number 252077. Introduced 10/16/2025. Adopted on first reading by BCC on 6/2/2026. Forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation as corrected by Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026. Second reading scheduled for BCC on 9/1/2026, agenda item 7A. Prime Sponsor: Marleine Bastien. Changes include: increasing from two to three the number of findings of guilt in preceding one year that disqualify a chauffeur; changing 'removed' to 'suspended' for certain violations; changing permanent removal to 'deemed ineligible to apply' for certain violations; allowing chauffeurs removed and deemed ineligible to re-apply after one year if they complete training. No address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount stated.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; forwarded with favorable recommendation as corrected; second reading pending
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This ordinance, File Number 252077, amends Miami-Dade County Code Sections 31-83 and 31-304 concerning the Ambassador Cab Program. It revises provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, modifies eligibility requirements, and outlines conditions for regaining eligibility after removal. The changes aim to improve driver retention. The ordinance passed first reading on June 2, 2026, and was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation as corrected on July 13, 2026. A second reading is pending BCC assignment. The ordinance revises the number of violations leading to suspension from two to three in the preceding year and changes permanent removal for failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger to a deemed ineligible status, allowing for re-application after one year if training requirements are met. Public comment is not stated in this document.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; Forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation as corrected; Second Reading pending BCC Assignment
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (as legislative body)
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This ordinance, File Number 252077, amends Miami-Dade County Code Sections 31-83 and 31-304 concerning the Ambassador Cab Program. It revises provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, modifies eligibility requirements, and outlines conditions under which removed chauffeurs can re-apply. The changes aim to improve driver retention. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/2/2026 and forwarded with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026. A second reading is pending BCC assignment.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading, forwarded with favorable recommendation
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (as legislative body), Marleine Bastien (Prime Sponsor)
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 to revise temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs from the Ambassador Cab Program, revise eligibility requirements, and provide conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. File Number 252077, introduced 10/16/2025, adopted on first reading 6/2/2026, forwarded with favorable recommendation as corrected by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026, scheduled for second reading at BCC on 9/1/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated. Public comment sentiment is not stated.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; forwarded with favorable recommendation as corrected; pending second reading
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This is a legislative matter for an ordinance amending driver requirements under the Ambassador Cab Program. It does not describe a physical construction or development project. The ordinance revises provisions for temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs from the Ambassador Cab Program, revises eligibility requirements, and provides conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. The ordinance was introduced on 10/16/2025, adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026, and forwarded with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing on 7/13/2026. The final action is pending BCC assignment with an agenda date of 9/1/2026. The prime sponsor is Marleine Bastien. The case/file number is 252077. No address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated. No public comment sentiment is stated.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing on 7/13/2026; final action pending BCC assignment
- Applicant:
- Marleine Bastien, Prime Sponsor
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This is a legislative item, File Number 252077, an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 to revise driver requirements under the Ambassador Cab Program. The ordinance changes the conditions for temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs from the program, revises eligibility requirements, and provides conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. It was introduced on 10/16/2025, adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026, forwarded with a favorable recommendation from the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026, and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 9/1/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated. Public comment included opposition from Mr. Akhtar Kamal, who stated that drivers could not make a living if barred from MIA and the seaport, that two citations could result in removal from both, and that drivers who filed complaints were targeted for additional citations. Mr. Eric Broswell urged residents and public officials to press Congress to reduce tariffs imposed in 2025. The ordinance was adopted as corrected following a public hearing.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This ordinance amends Miami-Dade County Code Sections 31-83 and 31-304 concerning the Ambassador Cab Program. It revises provisions for temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, modifies eligibility requirements, and outlines conditions for regaining eligibility after removal. The changes aim to improve driver retention, which is recognized as important for tourism. Specifically, the ordinance increases the allowable number of traffic violations in the preceding year from two to three before a chauffeur is deemed ineligible, and it changes the status from permanent removal to suspension for offenses like failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger. Chauffeurs removed for these offenses may regain eligibility after one year if they complete a training program. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/2/2026 and forwarded with a favorable recommendation as corrected by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026. It is pending BCC assignment.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; Forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation as corrected.
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (Sponsor: Marleine Bastien)
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This is a legislative item for an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 regarding the Ambassador Cab Program. The ordinance revises provisions for temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs from the program, revises eligibility requirements, and provides conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. It was introduced on 10/16/2025, adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026, and is scheduled for a second reading public hearing before the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or size is stated. The document is a regulatory change, not a development project.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; scheduled for second reading public hearing on 7/13/2026
- Applicant:
- not stated; prime sponsor is Commissioner Marleine Bastien
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Miami-Dade County is amending ordinance 14-09 concerning the Ambassador Cab Program. The changes revise provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, update eligibility requirements, and establish conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility. The ordinance aims to improve driver retention, recognizing its importance to tourism. Key changes include increasing the allowable number of moving violations in the preceding year from two to three, and changing permanent removal to suspension for specific offenses like failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger. Chauffeurs removed for these offenses may reapply after one year if they complete a training program. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/2/2026 and forwarded with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; Forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation as corrected.
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Miami-Dade County is amending its ordinance regarding the Ambassador Cab Program. The changes revise provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, update eligibility requirements, and outline conditions under which removed chauffeurs can regain eligibility. Specifically, the ordinance increases the allowable number of violations in the preceding year from two to three before a chauffeur is deemed ineligible, changes permanent removal to a suspension for failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger, and allows chauffeurs permanently removed under specific conditions to reapply after one year if they complete a training program. The ordinance passed first reading on June 2, 2026, was forwarded with a favorable recommendation as corrected by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on July 13, 2026, and is pending BCC assignment.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; Forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected.
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Miami-Dade County is amending its code related to the Ambassador Cab Program for for-hire motor vehicles. The ordinance revises provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, modifies eligibility requirements, and outlines conditions under which removed chauffeurs can reapply. Key changes include increasing the allowable guilty findings for violations in the preceding year from two to three, and changing permanent removal to a suspension for specific offenses like failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger. Chauffeurs permanently removed under previous rules may regain eligibility after one year if they re-enroll and complete a training program. The ordinance aims to improve driver retention and support tourism.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 to revise temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs from the Ambassador Cab Program, revise eligibility requirements, and provide conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. File Number 252077. Introduced 10/16/2025. Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/2/2026. Forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026 following a public hearing. Scheduled for second reading on 9/1/2026 as agenda item 7A. Prime Sponsor: Marleine Bastien. No address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount stated. Public comment sentiment not stated.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; forwarded with favorable recommendation as corrected on 7/13/2026; pending second reading on 9/1/2026
- Applicant:
- Marleine Bastien, Prime Sponsor
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This ordinance amends Miami-Dade County Code Sections 31-83 and 31-304 concerning the Ambassador Cab Program. It revises provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, modifies eligibility requirements, and outlines conditions under which removed chauffeurs can re-apply. Key changes include increasing the allowable number of traffic violations in the preceding year from two to three before ineligibility, and changing permanent removal to suspension for specific offenses like failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger. Chauffeurs removed for these offenses may regain eligibility after one year, provided they complete a training program. The ordinance aims to improve driver retention, which is recognized as important for tourism.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners; forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee.
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (as legislative body), Marleine Bastien (Prime Sponsor)
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Miami-Dade County is amending its ordinance regarding the Ambassador Cab Program. The changes revise provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, update eligibility requirements, and establish conditions for regaining eligibility after removal. Specifically, the ordinance increases the allowable number of violations in the preceding year from two to three before a chauffeur is deemed ineligible, changes permanent removal for specific offenses (failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger) to a suspension, and allows chauffeurs removed under these conditions to re-apply after one year if they complete a training program. The ordinance aims to improve driver retention.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; Forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing.
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This ordinance amends Miami-Dade County Code Sections 31-83 and 31-304, revising provisions for the Ambassador Cab Program. It alters conditions for temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, revises eligibility requirements, and outlines how removed chauffeurs can regain eligibility. The changes aim to improve driver retention, recognizing its importance to tourism. Specifically, it modifies the number of violations leading to ineligibility from two to three in the preceding year and changes permanent removal for failure to use rates or refusal to transport to suspension. Chauffeurs removed for these reasons can reapply after one year if they complete a training program. The ordinance passed first reading on 6/2/2026 and was forwarded with a favorable recommendation on 7/13/2026.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; Forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation as corrected.
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (Sponsor: Marleine Bastien)
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 to revise temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs from the Ambassador Cab Program, revise eligibility requirements, and provide conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. File Number 252077. Introduced 10/16/2025. Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/2/2026. Forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026. Agenda date 9/1/2026, agenda item 7A. Prime Sponsor: Marleine Bastien. No address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount stated. No public comment sentiment stated.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing on 7/13/2026; pending second reading on 9/1/2026.
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Miami-Dade County Ordinance File Number 252077 amends driver requirements under the Ambassador Cab Program. The ordinance revises sections 31-83 and 31-304 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, relating to the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs from the Ambassador Cab Program, revising eligibility requirements, and providing conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. The ordinance was introduced on 10/16/2025, adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026, forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing on 7/13/2026, and adopted on 9/1/2026. Public comment included opposition from Mr. Akhtar Kamal, who stated that drivers could not make a living if barred from MIA and the seaport, that two citations could result in removal from both, and that drivers who filed complaints were targeted for additional citations. Mr. Eric Broswell urged residents and public officials to press Congress to reduce tariffs imposed in 2025. No specific street address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 to revise temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs from the Ambassador Cab Program, revise eligibility requirements, and provide conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. File Number 252077, Ordinance, Status Adopted. Introduced 10/16/2025. Final Action 9/1/2026. Agenda Date 9/1/2026, Agenda Item 7A. Prime Sponsor Marleine Bastien. Adopted on first reading 6/2/2026. Forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation as corrected following public hearing on 7/13/2026. Adopted 9/1/2026. Public hearing included opposition from Mr. Akhtar Kamal, who stated drivers could not make a living if barred from MIA and the seaport, that two citations could result in removal from both, and that drivers who filed complaints were targeted for additional citations. Mr. Eric Broswell urged residents and public officials to press Congress to reduce tariffs imposed in 2025. No address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount stated.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Marleine Bastien, Prime Sponsor
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 regarding the Ambassador Cab Program. It revises temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, changes eligibility requirements, and provides conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. Introduced 10/16/2025. Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/2/2026. Forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026. Scheduled for second reading on 9/1/2026. Prime sponsor: Marleine Bastien. No address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount stated.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing on 7/13/2026; scheduled for second reading on 9/1/2026.
- Applicant:
- Marleine Bastien, Prime Sponsor
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This is a legislative item for an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 regarding the Ambassador Cab Program. It revises provisions for temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, eligibility requirements, and conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. The ordinance was introduced on 10/16/2025, adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026, and forwarded with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing on 7/13/2026. It is scheduled for second reading on 9/1/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated. The document is a legislative matter, not a development project.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation as corrected following public hearing on 7/13/2026; pending second reading on 9/1/2026
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This legislative matter concerns an ordinance amending driver requirements under the Ambassador Cab Program in Miami-Dade County. The proposed changes revise provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, update eligibility requirements, and establish conditions for regaining eligibility after removal. Specifically, the ordinance modifies sections 31-83 and 31-304 of the Miami-Dade County Code. Key changes include increasing the allowable number of violations for temporary suspension from two to three within a preceding one-year period, and altering the conditions for permanent removal. Chauffeurs removed for specific violations (failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger) may regain eligibility after one year, provided they complete a training program. The ordinance was introduced on 10/16/2025, adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/2/2026, and was scheduled for a public hearing before the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026. The stated intent is to improve driver retention, recognizing its importance to tourism.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Miami-Dade County is amending its ordinance related to the Ambassador Cab Program for for-hire motor vehicles. The changes revise provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, update eligibility requirements, and establish conditions under which removed chauffeurs can regain eligibility to re-apply. The ordinance aims to improve driver retention by eliminating overly punitive conditions. The Board of County Commissioners adopted the ordinance on first reading on June 2, 2026. A public hearing is scheduled for July 13, 2026.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 to revise temporary and permanent removal conditions for chauffeurs from the Ambassador Cab Program, revise eligibility requirements, and provide conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. File Number 252077. Introduced 10/16/2025. Adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/2/2026. Forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026. Agenda date 9/1/2026, agenda item 7A. Prime Sponsor: Marleine Bastien. No address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount stated. No public comment sentiment stated.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation as corrected on 7/13/2026; pending second reading on 9/1/2026
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 regarding Ambassador Cab Program chauffeur removal and re-eligibility. Adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 9/1/2026. Changes include increasing the threshold for ineligibility from two to three violations, changing removal to suspension for certain violations, and allowing chauffeurs removed and deemed ineligible to regain eligibility after one year by completing a training program. Public hearing held 7/13/2026; one speaker opposed, citing economic hardship and targeting of drivers who file complaints. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This ordinance revises provisions for the Ambassador Cab Program in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It amends sections 31-83 and 31-304 of the Code of Miami-Dade County to adjust eligibility requirements and conditions for temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs. Key changes include increasing the allowable number of violations in the preceding year from two to three before a chauffeur is deemed ineligible, and modifying the conditions under which chauffeurs removed for failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger can regain eligibility. Specifically, chauffeurs permanently removed can re-apply after one year if they complete a training program. The ordinance aims to improve driver retention. The Aviation and Seaport Committee recommended the ordinance favorably with corrections, and it was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; Forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing.
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (Sponsor: Marleine Bastien)
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Miami-Dade County is amending its ordinance related to for-hire motor vehicles, specifically the Ambassador Cab Program. The changes revise provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, update eligibility requirements, and outline conditions under which removed chauffeurs can reapply. The ordinance aims to improve driver retention by eliminating overly punitive conditions. Key changes include increasing the allowable number of violations in the preceding year from two to three before a chauffeur is deemed ineligible, and changing permanent removal to suspension for certain offenses like failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger. Chauffeurs removed permanently for these offenses may regain eligibility after one year if they re-enroll and complete a training program. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on 6/2/2026 and forwarded with a favorable recommendation by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; Forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (Sponsor: Marleine Bastien)
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This is a legislative item for an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 regarding the Ambassador Cab Program. The ordinance revises provisions for temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, changes eligibility requirements, and provides conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. The ordinance was introduced on 10/16/2025, adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026, and forwarded with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing on 7/13/2026. The final action is not stated. The ordinance is scheduled for a second reading on 9/1/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or size is stated. The document is a legislative matter, not a development project.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026; forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing on 7/13/2026; pending second reading on 9/1/2026. Final action not stated.
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This is a legislative item for an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 regarding the Ambassador Cab Program. It revises provisions for temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, changes eligibility requirements, and provides conditions for removed chauffeurs to regain eligibility to re-apply. The ordinance was introduced on 10/16/2025, adopted on first reading on 6/2/2026, and forwarded with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing on 7/13/2026. The final BCC action is scheduled for 9/1/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or size is stated.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation as corrected following public hearing; final action pending on 9/1/2026
- Applicant:
- Marleine Bastien, Prime Sponsor
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code sections 31-83 and 31-304 to revise driver requirements for the Ambassador Cab Program, including temporary and permanent removal conditions and re-eligibility. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount is stated. The ordinance was introduced 10/16/2025, adopted on first reading 6/2/2026, and forwarded with a favorable recommendation from the Aviation and Seaport Committee on 7/13/2026. Final BCC action is pending with an agenda date of 9/1/2026. Prime sponsor: Marleine Bastien. File Number: 252077.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected following a public hearing (Aviation and Seaport Committee, 7/13/2026); adopted on first reading (BCC, 6/2/2026); final action pending (BCC agenda 9/1/2026)
- Applicant:
- Marleine Bastien (Prime Sponsor)
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Miami-Dade County is amending its ordinance regarding the Ambassador Cab Program. The changes revise provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, update eligibility requirements, and establish conditions for regaining eligibility after removal. Specifically, the ordinance increases the allowable number of moving violations in the preceding year from two to three, changes permanent removal for specific offenses (failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger) to a suspension, and allows chauffeurs removed under these conditions to reapply after one year if they complete a training program. The ordinance passed first reading on June 2, 2026, was forwarded with a favorable recommendation as corrected by the Aviation and Seaport Committee on July 13, 2026, and is pending BCC assignment.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; Forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected.
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
Miami-Dade County is amending its ordinance related to the Ambassador Cab Program. The proposed changes revise provisions for the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, update eligibility requirements, and outline conditions under which removed chauffeurs can regain eligibility to re-apply. The ordinance aims to improve driver retention by eliminating overly punitive conditions. The Board of County Commissioners adopted the ordinance on first reading on June 2, 2026. A public hearing before the Aviation and Seaport Committee is scheduled for July 13, 2026. The changes include increasing the allowable guilty findings for certain violations from two to three in the preceding year and altering the conditions for permanent removal to suspension for specific offenses like failure to use established rates or refusal to transport a passenger. Chauffeurs permanently removed under the revised criteria may re-apply after one year if they complete a required training program.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
AMEND DRIVER REQUIREMENTS UNDER AMBASSADOR CAB PROGRAM
This legislative matter concerns an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code Sections 31-83 and 31-304, specifically revising provisions related to the Ambassador Cab Program. The changes focus on the temporary and permanent removal of chauffeurs, eligibility requirements, and the conditions under which removed chauffeurs can re-apply. The ordinance aims to improve driver retention by eliminating overly punitive conditions. It passed first reading on June 2, 2026, was forwarded with a favorable recommendation as corrected on July 13, 2026, and is pending BCC assignment with an agenda date of September 1, 2026. The ordinance was introduced on October 16, 2025.
- Board:
- Aviation and Seaport Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-13
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; Forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation as corrected.
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (as legislative body), Marleine Bastien (Prime Sponsor)
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