CREATING MDC BOATER SAFETY, BAY EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD

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

An ordinance creating the Miami-Dade County Boater Safety and Bay Education Advisory Board. The board will consist of nine voting members with expertise in boater safety and Biscayne Bay education, representing various sectors including law enforcement, recreational and commercial boating industries, environmental protection, and the community at large. Members will serve without compensation. The board's duties include making recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and County Mayor on boater safety matters, tracking progress on task force recommendations, monitoring emergent issues, and consulting with various governmental entities and organizations. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on July 21, 2026, and was set for a public hearing before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on September 9, 2026. The Mayor established a temporary Boater Safety and Bay Education Task Force on April 17, 2025, which comprised maritime industry participants, nonprofit leaders, and legal professionals, and issued recommendations including the creation of this permanent advisory board.