PELICAN HARBOR SEABIRD STATION

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

Resolution adopted on 7/21/2026 waiving competitive bidding to approve a Programming Partnership Operating and Management Agreement between Miami-Dade County and Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, Inc. (PHSS) for continued operation of the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station for care of sick and injured seabirds, for a term through April 1, 2027, with yearly fees of $300.00. The facility is located at Pelican Harbor Marina, 1279 NE 79 Street Causeway, Miami, Florida 33138. PHSS has operated there 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 until construction of the new facility is complete. The resolution was introduced on 4/29/2026, forwarded with favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 6/9/2026, and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The applicant is Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, Inc., a not-for-profit entity. The case file number is 260783, reference R-628-26. The prime sponsor is Keon Hardemon, co-sponsor Vicki L. Lopez. The staff recommendation notes minimal fiscal impact as the County incurs no operating expenses but continues utility charges; PHSS remits $300 per year. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.