PELICAN HARBOR SEABIRD STATION

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

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-628-26 (File Number 260783) on 7/21/2026, waiving competitive bidding procedures by a two-thirds vote to approve a Programming Partnership Operating and Management Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, Inc. (PHSS), a Florida not-for-profit entity, to continue operation of the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station for the care of sick and injured seabirds. The agreement is for a term through April 1, 2027, with yearly fees to the County of $300.00. The facility is located within Pelican Harbor Marina at 1279 NE 79 Street Causeway, Miami, Florida 33138. PHSS has operated from this location since 1990 and plans to relocate to a new facility on or before April 1, 2027. The agreement allows PHSS to remain on County property and continue providing care until construction of the new facility is complete. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded the item to the Board with a favorable recommendation on 6/9/2026. The item was introduced on 4/29/2026. The staff recommendation was to waive competitive bidding and approve the agreement. The document states there will be minimal fiscal impact as the County will continue to incur no operating expenses for the current facility but will continue to incur charges for utilities associated with the operation of the building, with the exact fiscal impact not quantifiable as utility payments are paid in conjunction with the marina. PHSS will continue to remit an annual payment of $300 per year. The document notes PHSS cares for around 2,700 native wildlife patients per year, totaling around 70,000 bird lives impacted over the life of the lease. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.