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 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 runs through April 1, 2027, with yearly fees to the County of $300.00. PHSS has operated at this location since 1990 and plans to relocate to a new facility on or before April 1, 2027. The County will continue to incur utility charges, and PHSS will remit $300 per year. The Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department's Assistant Director of Finance and Administration, Robert Villar, will manage the agreement. The item was forwarded to the Board with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 6/9/2026. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.