HURRICANE RECOVERY SERVICES MOU

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-635-26 (File Number 260914) on 7/21/2026, approving a standard form Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Miami-Dade County and requesting municipalities for the provision of debris removal, staging and reduction, long-range hauling, and monitoring services. The MOU is for hurricane recovery only, effective only during hurricane season or until the municipality meets all financial obligations. The requesting municipality will compensate the County for work executed. The MOU is managed by Bolanle Shorunke-Jean, Assistant Director, Financial Services, DSWM Chief Financial Officer. The item was introduced 5/19/2026, assigned to County Attorney 5/20/2026, forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation by the Intergovernmental and Economic Impact Committee on 6/10/2026, and adopted 7/21/2026. The scope is countywide. The Department of Solid Waste Management has three pre-established competitively bid emergency contracts covering debris removal monitoring, emergency debris removal, and temporary debris staging, reduction, hauling and disposal. Background: After Hurricane Irma (September 10, 2017), North Bay Village, City of South Miami, and Town of Medley sought assistance; in February 2025, North Bay Village requested the same services for the future. Sponsor: Natalie Milian Orbis; Co-Sponsor: Vicki L. Lopez. No public comment sentiment is stated in the document.