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 July 21, 2026, waiving competitive bidding by a two-thirds vote to approve a Programming Partnership Operating and Management Agreement with Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, Inc. (PHSS), a not-for-profit, to continue operating the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station at Pelican Harbor Marina for the care of sick and injured seabirds. The agreement term is through April 1, 2027, with yearly fees to the County of $300.00. PHSS has operated from this location since 1990 and plans to relocate to a new facility on or before April 1, 2027. The facility is located at 1279 NE 79 Street Causeway, Miami, Florida 33138, in County Commission District 3. The Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department recommended approval. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded it with a favorable recommendation on June 9, 2026. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement. PHSS cares for around 2,700 native wildlife patients per year. The County will continue to incur no operating expenses for the current facility but will continue to incur utility charges. PHSS will continue to remit $300 per year. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.