MIAMI GARDENS CRA FY25-25 BUDGET

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

Resolution approving the amended FY 2025-26 budget for the Miami Gardens Community Redevelopment Agency and the Miami Gardens Community Redevelopment Area totaling $13,491,027.00, subject to negotiation of a right to use agreement for the Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center. The budget includes $2,001,673 in County TIF, $3,035,463 in City TIF, $100,000 in interest, and $8,353,891 in projected carryover funds. Expenditures include $10,651,409 for the Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center reserves, $2,000,000 for professional services associated with the Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center, $500,418 for the Agency's SMART Plan contribution, $300,000 for infrastructure improvements, $30,025 for the County's administrative charge, and $9,175 for operating expenses. The resolution directs the County Mayor to negotiate a written agreement to permit the County a right to use the Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center, also known as the North Dade Cultural Arts Center, for a minimum of six official County events per year at no cost to the County. If the agreement cannot be negotiated, the County Mayor must report reasons to the Board within 60 days. If conditions are not met, the resolution is void. The redevelopment area lies within Commission District 1, represented by Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III. The Agency and the redevelopment area will sunset in 2039. The budget was adopted by the Agency and City on September 24, 2025, through Resolution No. CRA-2025-004-023 and Resolution No. 2025-120-2421, respectively. The Board of County Commissioners adopted the resolution on 6/16/2026. The Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 5/13/2026. The item was introduced on 4/20/2026. The resolution was sponsored by Oliver G. Gilbert, III. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.