Board of County Commissioners: July 2026
Miami-Dade County
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
This is a legislative resolution approving an interlocal agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for services related to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. The agreement provides for Monroe County to contribute a total of $30,000.00 and Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties to contribute a total of $285,000.00 each over a three-year period during fiscal years 2027-2029. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities on behalf of the four counties. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement, exercise termination provisions, approve extensions of time under certain conditions, and select Miami-Dade representatives to the Compact Leadership Committee. The item was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or construction work is described.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
Miami-Dade County is approving an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. This agreement involves Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties. Miami-Dade County will contribute $285,000 over three fiscal years (2027-2029), with $95,000 annually, towards services provided by the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC). Broward County will manage and supervise the ISC on behalf of all four counties. The agreement aims to continue coordinated efforts in addressing climate change impacts and promoting regional resilience. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (Resolution)
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
Miami-Dade County is approving an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. This agreement involves Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties. Miami-Dade County will contribute $285,000 over three fiscal years (2027-2029) for services provided by the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC). Broward County will manage the contract with ISC on behalf of all four counties. The agreement aims to continue coordinated efforts in addressing climate change impacts and promoting regional resilience. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (Resolution)
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
The document is a legislative item for Miami-Dade County, File Number 260946, a Resolution (R-661-26) adopted on 7/21/2026, approving an Interlocal Agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. The agreement provides for Monroe County to contribute $30,000 total and Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties to contribute $285,000 each over a three-year period (fiscal years 2027-2029) for services by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement, exercise termination provisions, approve extensions of time, and select Miami-Dade representatives to the Compact Leadership Committee. No specific construction project, site, or address is described.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM); Prime Sponsor: Micky Steinberg
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
Miami-Dade County is approving an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. This agreement involves Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties. Miami-Dade County will contribute $285,000 over three fiscal years (2027-2029), with $95,000 annually. Broward County will manage and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC), which provides services for the Compact. The agreement continues a partnership established by previous resolutions dating back to 2016. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. The agreement aims to support coordinated action on climate change impacts and enhance regional resilience.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (forwarded with favorable recommendation by committee, pending Board of County Commissioners action)
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
Miami-Dade County is seeking approval for an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Broward, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for services related to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. Miami-Dade County will contribute $285,000 over three fiscal years (2027-2029), with $95,000 allocated annually. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) on behalf of the four counties. The agreement aims to continue coordinated efforts in addressing climate change impacts and promoting regional resilience. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation on June 9, 2026. The Board is scheduled to consider this on July 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending Board of County Commissioners approval
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
The document is a legislative item for Miami-Dade County, File Number 260946, a Resolution (R-661-26) adopted on 7/21/2026. It approves an Interlocal Agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. The agreement provides for Monroe County to contribute a total of $30,000.00 and Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties to contribute a total of $285,000.00 each over a three-year period during fiscal years 2027-2029. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement, exercise termination provisions, approve extensions of time under certain conditions, and select Miami-Dade representatives to the Compact Leadership Committee. The item was introduced on 5/20/2026, forwarded with a 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 sponsor is Micky Steinberg. The requester is the Department of Environmental Resources Management. The total annual cost of the Broward-ISC agreement is $295,000. The current ILA expires on September 30, 2026, and this ILA replaces that agreement. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
The document is a legislative item for Miami-Dade County, File Number 260946, a Resolution (R-661-26) adopted on 7/21/2026. It approves an Interlocal Agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. The agreement provides for Monroe County to contribute $30,000 total and Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties to contribute $285,000 each over a three-year period (Fiscal Years 2027-2029) for services by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement, exercise termination provisions, approve extensions of time, and select Miami-Dade representatives to the Compact Leadership Committee. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 6/9/2026. The staff recommendation is to approve the item. The document does not describe a physical construction or development project.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM); Prime Sponsor: Micky Steinberg
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
The document is a legislative item for a resolution approving an interlocal agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for services related to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. The agreement provides for Monroe County to contribute a total of $30,000.00 and Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties to contribute a total of $285,000.00 each over a three-year period during fiscal years 2027-2029. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities on behalf of the four counties. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. The document does not describe a physical project, site, or construction work.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
The document is a resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for services related to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. The agreement provides for Monroe County to contribute a total of $30,000.00 and Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties to contribute a total of $285,000.00 each over a three-year period during fiscal years 2027-2029. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities on behalf of the four counties. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement, exercise termination provisions, approve extensions of time under certain conditions, and select Miami-Dade representatives to the Compact Leadership Committee. The Board of County Commissioners adopted the resolution on 7/21/2026. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded it to the Board with a favorable recommendation on 6/9/2026. The item was introduced on 5/20/2026. The total annual cost of the Broward-ISC agreement for the participating counties is $295,000. The current ILA expires on September 30, 2026, and this ILA replaces that agreement. The fiscal impact for Miami-Dade County is $95,000 per year for a total of $285,000 over the three-year term. The Chief Resilience Officer and Director of the Department of Environmental Resources Management, Loren Parra, will monitor the agreement. The Compact has enabled the region to secure nearly half the funding awarded by the Resilient Florida Grant Program in the first several years. The Compact has provided the basis for projects including the construction of the C-51 Reservoir Project and the establishment of the Coral Reef Conservation Area. The ILA continues a partnership effectuated through previous agreements approved by the Board since 2016, including resolutions R-637-16, R-520-18, R-398-20, R-1248-20, R-755-23, and R-1221-25.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
Miami-Dade County is seeking approval for an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with Broward, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. Miami-Dade County will contribute $285,000 over three fiscal years (2027-2029), with $95,000 allocated annually. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) on behalf of the four counties. The agreement aims to continue coordinated efforts in addressing climate change impacts and promoting regional resilience. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation on June 9, 2026. The BCC is scheduled to consider this on July 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee)
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management (Requester)
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
Miami-Dade County is approving an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. This agreement involves Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties. Miami-Dade County will contribute $285,000 over three fiscal years (2027-2029), with $95,000 annually. Broward County will manage and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC), which provides services for the Compact. The agreement aims to continue coordinated efforts on climate challenges, resilience, and regional projects. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (Resolution)
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
Miami-Dade County is approving an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. This agreement involves Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties. Miami-Dade County will contribute $95,000 annually for three years (totaling $285,000) for services provided by the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC). Broward County will retain and supervise ISC on behalf of the four counties. The agreement covers fiscal years 2027-2029. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. The agreement aims to address climate change impacts and promote regional resilience. The Chief Resilience Officer and Director of the Department of Environmental Resources Management, Loren Parra, will monitor the agreement.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (Resolution)
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Monroe County, Palm Beach County
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
Miami-Dade County, along with Broward, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties, approved an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. Miami-Dade County will contribute $285,000 over three fiscal years (2027-2029), with $95,000 annually, towards services provided by the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC). Broward County will retain and supervise ISC on behalf of the four counties. The agreement aims to address climate change impacts and enhance regional resilience. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the ILA, exercise termination provisions, approve extensions, and select Miami-Dade representatives to the Compact Leadership Committee. This ILA replaces a previous agreement that expired September 30, 2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
The document is a legislative item for Miami-Dade County, File Number 260946, a Resolution (R-661-26) adopted on 7/21/2026. It approves an Interlocal Agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. The agreement provides for Monroe County to contribute $30,000 total and Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties to contribute $285,000 each over three years (fiscal years 2027-2029) for services by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement, exercise termination provisions, approve extensions of time, and select Miami-Dade representatives to the Compact Leadership Committee. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 6/9/2026. The document does not describe a physical construction project, site, or zoning change.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM)
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
The document is a legislative item for Miami-Dade County, File Number 260946, a Resolution (R-661-26) adopted on 7/21/2026. It approves an Interlocal Agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for services related to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. Monroe County will provide a total of $30,000.00, and Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties will provide a total of $285,000.00 each over a three-year period during fiscal years 2027-2029. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement, exercise termination provisions, approve extensions of time under certain conditions, and select Miami-Dade representatives to the Compact Leadership Committee. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 6/9/2026. The current ILA expires on September 30, 2026, and this ILA replaces that agreement. The total annual cost of the Broward-ISC agreement for the participating counties is $295,000. The fiscal impact for Miami-Dade County is $95,000 per year for a total of $285,000 over the three-year term. The Chief Resilience Officer and Director of the Department of Environmental Resources Management, Loren Parra, will monitor the agreement. The document does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or zoning change.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM); Prime Sponsor Micky Steinberg
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
The document is a legislative matter for Miami-Dade County, file number 260946, a Resolution (R-661-26) adopted on 7/21/2026. It approves an Interlocal Agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for services related to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. Monroe County will provide a total of $30,000.00, and Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties will provide a total of $285,000.00 each over a three-year period during fiscal years 2027-2029. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement, exercise termination provisions, approve extensions of time under certain conditions, and select Miami-Dade representatives to the Compact Leadership Committee. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 6/9/2026. The current ILA expires on September 30, 2026, and this ILA replaces that agreement. The total annual cost of the Broward-ISC agreement for the participating counties is $295,000. Miami-Dade County's contribution is $95,000 per year for a total of $285,000 over the three-year term. The Chief Resilience Officer and Director of the Department of Environmental Resources Management, Loren Parra, will monitor the agreement. The sponsor is Micky Steinberg. The requester is the Department of Environmental Resources Management. The document does not state a specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or zoning change. It is an administrative and funding agreement for regional climate services.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management (requester); Micky Steinberg (prime sponsor)
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
The document is a Miami-Dade County legislative item approving an Interlocal Agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for services related to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. The agreement provides for Monroe County to contribute a total of $30,000.00 and for Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties to contribute a total of $285,000.00 each over a three-year period during fiscal years 2027-2029. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities on behalf of the four counties. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or construction work is described.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
The document is a legislative item for Miami-Dade County, File Number 260946, a Resolution (R-661-26) adopted on 7/21/2026. It approves an Interlocal Agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for services related to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. The agreement provides for Monroe County to contribute a total of $30,000.00 and Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties to contribute a total of $285,000.00 each over a three-year period during fiscal years 2027-2029. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities on behalf of the four counties. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement, exercise termination provisions, approve extensions of time under certain conditions, and select Miami-Dade representatives to the Compact Leadership Committee. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 6/9/2026. The current ILA expires on September 30, 2026, and this ILA replaces that agreement. The total annual cost of the Broward-ISC agreement for the participating counties is $295,000. The Compact's work encompasses and benefits the entire Southeast Florida region. The Chief Resilience Officer and Director of the Department of Environmental Resources Management, Loren Parra, will be responsible for monitoring the Interlocal Agreement. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM)
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
The document is a legislative item for an interlocal agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for services related to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. The agreement provides for Monroe County to contribute a total of $30,000 and Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties to contribute a total of $285,000 each over a three-year period during fiscal years 2027-2029. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities on behalf of the four counties. The resolution was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on 7/21/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or zoning change is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
Miami-Dade County is approving an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. This agreement involves Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties. Miami-Dade County will contribute $285,000 over three fiscal years (2027-2029) for services provided by the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC). Broward County will manage and supervise the ISC on behalf of the four counties. The agreement continues a partnership established through previous resolutions since 2016. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (Resolution)
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
The document is a legislative item for Miami-Dade County, File Number 260946, a Resolution (R-661-26) adopted on 7/21/2026. It approves an Interlocal Agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for services related to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. The agreement provides for Monroe County to contribute a total of $30,000.00 and Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties to contribute a total of $285,000.00 each over a three-year period during fiscal years 2027-2029. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities on behalf of the four counties. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement, exercise termination provisions, approve extensions of time under certain conditions, and select Miami-Dade representatives to the Compact Leadership Committee. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 6/9/2026. The total annual cost of the Broward-ISC agreement is $295,000. The current ILA expires on September 30, 2026, and this ILA replaces that agreement. The fiscal impact for Miami-Dade County is $95,000 per year for a total of $285,000 over the three-year term. The Chief Resilience Officer and Director of the Department of Environmental Resources Management, Loren Parra, will monitor the agreement. The Compact has enabled the region to secure nearly half the funding awarded by the Resilient Florida Grant Program in the first several years and has provided the basis for projects including the C-51 Reservoir Project and the Coral Reef Conservation Area. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
The document is a legislative item for Miami-Dade County, File Number 260946, a Resolution (R-661-26) adopted on 7/21/2026. It approves an Interlocal Agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for services related to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. Monroe County will provide a total of $30,000.00, and Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties will provide a total of $285,000.00 each over a three-year period during fiscal years 2027-2029. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement, exercise termination provisions, approve extensions of time under certain conditions, and select Miami-Dade representatives to the Compact Leadership Committee. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 6/9/2026. The current ILA expires on September 30, 2026, and this ILA replaces that agreement. The total annual cost of the Broward-ISC agreement is $295,000. The Compact's work encompasses and benefits the entire Southeast Florida region, with countywide impact. The Chief Resilience Officer and Director of the Department of Environmental Resources Management, Loren Parra, will monitor the agreement. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-661-26 (File Number 260946) on 7/21/2026, approving an Interlocal Agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for services related to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. The agreement provides for Monroe County to contribute a total of $30,000.00 and Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties to contribute a total of $285,000.00 each over a three-year period during fiscal years 2027-2029. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities on behalf of the four counties. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement, exercise termination provisions, approve extensions of time under certain conditions, and select Miami-Dade representatives to the Compact Leadership Committee. The item was forwarded to the Board with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 6/9/2026. The current ILA expires on September 30, 2026, and this ILA replaces that agreement. The total annual cost of the Broward-ISC agreement for the participating counties is $295,000. The Compact's work encompasses and benefits the entire Southeast Florida region, with countywide impact. The Chief Resilience Officer and Director of the Department of Environmental Resources Management, Loren Parra, will monitor the agreement. The Compact has enabled the region to secure nearly half the funding awarded by the Resilient Florida Grant Program in the first several years, and has provided the basis for projects including the C-51 Reservoir Project and the Coral Reef Conservation Area. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
The document is a Miami-Dade County legislative item approving an Interlocal Agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for services related to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. The agreement provides for Monroe County to contribute a total of $30,000.00 and for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties to contribute a total of $285,000.00 each over a three-year period during fiscal years 2027-2029. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities on behalf of the four counties. The resolution was adopted on 7/21/2026. No specific construction project, site, or address is described.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
Miami-Dade County is approving an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. This agreement spans fiscal years 2027-2029, with Miami-Dade County contributing $285,000 total ($95,000 annually) over three years. Broward County will manage and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) on behalf of Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties. The ISC provides services related to the Compact. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (recommended by committee, pending Board of County Commissioners action)
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
Miami-Dade County is approving an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. This agreement involves Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties. Miami-Dade County will contribute $285,000 over three fiscal years (2027-2029), with $95,000 annually. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) on behalf of all four counties. The ISC provides services related to the Compact. The agreement was recommended favorably by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 6/9/2026. The Board of County Commissioners is set to take final action on 7/21/2026. The agreement continues a partnership established through previous resolutions dating back to 2016.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Recommended by Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee; pending Board of County Commissioners action
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
The document is a legislative item for Miami-Dade County, File Number 260946, a Resolution (R-661-26) adopted on 7/21/2026. It approves an Interlocal Agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for services related to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. The agreement provides for Monroe County to contribute a total of $30,000.00 and for Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties to contribute a total of $285,000.00 each over a three-year period during fiscal years 2027-2029. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities on behalf of the four counties. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement, exercise termination provisions, approve extensions of time under certain conditions, and select Miami-Dade representatives to the Compact Leadership Committee. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 6/9/2026. The current ILA expires on September 30, 2026, and this ILA replaces that agreement. The total annual cost of the Broward-ISC agreement for the participating counties is $295,000. The Chief Resilience Officer and Director of the Department of Environmental Resources Management, Loren Parra, will be responsible for monitoring the Interlocal Agreement. The sponsor is Micky Steinberg. The requester is the Department of Environmental Resources Management. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
The document is a legislative item for Miami-Dade County, File Number 260946, a Resolution (R-661-26) adopted on 7/21/2026. It approves an Interlocal Agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for services related to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. Monroe County will provide a total of $30,000.00, and Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, and Broward Counties will provide a total of $285,000.00 each over a three-year period during fiscal years 2027-2029. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement, exercise termination provisions, approve extensions of time under certain conditions, and select Miami-Dade representatives to the Compact Leadership Committee. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 6/9/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or construction work is described.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM); sponsor Micky Steinberg
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
The document is a legislative item for Miami-Dade County, File Number 260946, a Resolution (R-661-26) adopted on 7/21/2026. It approves an Interlocal Agreement among Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties for services related to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact by the Institute for Sustainable Communities. Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties will each contribute a total of $285,000.00, and Monroe County will contribute a total of $30,000.00, over a three-year period during fiscal years 2027-2029. Broward County will retain and supervise the Institute for Sustainable Communities. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreement, exercise termination provisions, approve extensions of time under certain conditions, and select Miami-Dade representatives to the Compact Leadership Committee. No specific project site, address, parcel, or zoning change is stated. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Adopted
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM); sponsor Micky Steinberg
SOUTHEAST FL REGIONAL CLIMATE COMPACT ILA
Miami-Dade County is approving an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. This agreement involves Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties. Miami-Dade County will contribute $285,000 over three fiscal years (2027-2029) for services provided by the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC). Broward County will manage and supervise the ISC on behalf of all four counties. The agreement aims to continue coordinated efforts in addressing climate change impacts and promoting regional resilience. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
The document is a legislative matter for Miami-Dade County, File Number 261367, an ordinance to implement recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement. It was introduced on 7/20/2026, adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, and scheduled for a public hearing and second reading on 9/1/2026. The ordinance amends the County's procurement rules, including the Cone of Silence, competitive selection committee sizes, and creates a Large Local Employer category. No specific project site, address, parcel, or acreage is stated. The decision is 'Adopted on first reading' with a public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026. The business opportunity is for contractors and trades to understand upcoming changes to Miami-Dade County procurement processes, including new committee sizes, scoring rules, and a new Large Local Employer category for professional services. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
[case 261351] This is a legislative item (Ordinance, File Number 261351) amending Miami-Dade County procurement code to implement recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement. It was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, with a public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026 before the Board of County Commissioners and a Policy Committee hearing on 9/8/2026. The ordinance changes Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Local Preference requirements, including standardized SBE participation percentages (10% for architecture/engineering task-based contracts, 15% for defined-scope contracts), automatic SBE set-asides for Invitations to Quote of $250,000 or less when a certified small business bids within 10% of the lowest non-SBE bid, elimination of SBE Advisory Boards and Review Committees, and new remedies for non-compliance during active contracts. It also amends definitions for Local Preference, Locally Headquartered Business, and adds audit requirements by the Office of the Inspector General. No specific construction project, site, or address is described.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026; Policy Committee hearing scheduled for 9/8/2026
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners; Prime Sponsor: Anthony Rodriguez
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
[case 261351] This is a legislative item for an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County procurement code to implement recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement. It changes Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Local Preference requirements, including standardized SBE participation percentages for architecture and engineering contracts, automatic SBE set-asides for certain Invitations to Quote, and new eligibility criteria for local business preferences. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, with a public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026. No specific project site, address, or parcel is identified. The document is a policy change affecting all County procurement, not a specific construction project. Public comment sentiment is not stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026
- Applicant:
- Anthony Rodriguez, Prime Sponsor
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
Miami-Dade County is considering an ordinance (File Number 261367) to implement recommendations from a Special Task Force aimed at reducing inefficiencies in procurement. Key changes include amending the 'Cone of Silence' to allow closed recorded oral presentations, establishing new requirements for competitive selection committees (size, composition, training, conflict checks), creating a 'Large Local Employer' category for professional services acquisition, and limiting technology use at oral presentations for contracts under $5,000,000. The ordinance is currently in committee. Public comment is not stated in this document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (as requester of the Task Force)
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
This ordinance, File Number 261351, relates to Miami-Dade County procurement and implements recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement. Key changes include amendments to sections of the Code of Miami-Dade County concerning Small Business Enterprise (SBE) programs for architecture and engineering, services, and goods, as well as local preference requirements. The ordinance modifies SBE utilization percentages for architecture and engineering task-based contracts to 10% and project-specific awards to 15%. It also introduces standardized SBE participation requirements, eliminates certain advisory boards, and clarifies local business preference verification. Recommendations regarding automatic SBE set-asides for certain quote invitations, bid preferences, selection factors, and audits for local preference claims are also incorporated. The ordinance aims to improve efficiency, transparency, fairness, and support small business participation in County procurement. The Board of County Commissioners is the acting body, with an agenda date of 9/1/2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Before the Board (Pending BCC Assignment)
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (as the legislative body implementing recommendations)
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
[case 261351] This is a legislative item (File Number 261351) for an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County procurement code sections 2-10.4.01, 2-8.1.1.1.1, 2-8.1.1.1.2, and 2-8.5 to implement recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement. The ordinance changes Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Local Preference requirements, including standardized SBE participation percentages (10% for task-based A/E contracts, 15% for defined-scope A/E contracts), automatic SBE set-asides for Invitations to Quote of $250,000 or less, replacing SBE participation goals with bid preferences/selection factors, eliminating SBE Advisory Boards and Review Committees, adding a requirement that more than 50% of a Locally Headquartered Business's full-time employees work in Miami-Dade County, and allowing remedies for SBE non-compliance during active contracts. It was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, with a public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026 before the Board of County Commissioners and a Policy Committee meeting on 9/8/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount for a construction project is stated. The document is a policy ordinance, not a development project application.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
Miami-Dade County is considering an ordinance (File Number 261367) to implement recommendations from a Special Task Force aimed at reducing inefficiencies in procurement. Key changes include permitting closed recorded oral presentations in competitive procurements, establishing new requirements for competitive selection committees (size, composition, training, conflict checks), creating a 'Large Local Employer' category for professional services acquisition, and limiting technology use at oral presentations for contracts under $5,000,000. The ordinance is currently in committee. The Board of County Commissioners is tentatively scheduled to hold a public hearing on July 21, 2026. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in this document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
This is a Miami-Dade County legislative item, an ordinance implementing recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement. It amends the County Code and Implementing Orders to change procurement rules, including selection committee sizes, scoring, training, conflict checks, oral presentation technology, and creating a Large Local Employer category. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, with a public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026 before the Board of County Commissioners and a Policy Committee hearing on 9/8/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or construction work is described.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026; Policy Committee hearing scheduled for 9/8/2026
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
[case 261351] This is a legislative matter, not a construction project. It is an ordinance to amend Miami-Dade County procurement code sections 2-10.4.01, 2-8.1.1.1.1, 2-8.1.1.1.2, and 2-8.5 to implement recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement. The changes relate to Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Local Preference requirements, including standardized SBE participation percentages for architecture and engineering contracts (10% for task-based, 15% for defined-scope), automatic SBE set-asides for Invitations to Quote of $250,000 or less, replacing SBE participation goals with bid preferences, eliminating SBE Advisory Boards and Review Committees, and adding remedies for non-compliance on existing contracts. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and is scheduled for a public hearing and second reading on 9/1/2026. No specific project site, address, parcel, or size is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026
- Applicant:
- Anthony Rodriguez, Prime Sponsor
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
This document is an ordinance amending Miami-Dade County Code related to procurement policies. It implements recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement, focusing on Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Local Preference requirements. Key changes include standardizing SBE utilization percentages for architecture and engineering contracts (10% for task-based, 15% for defined-scope), eliminating advisory boards for SBE programs, introducing automatic SBE set-asides for certain quotes under $250,000, replacing SBE participation goals with bid preferences and selection factors, clarifying local business preference verification, authorizing audits for local preference claims, and establishing stricter criteria for Locally Headquartered Business status. It also allows remedies for non-compliance with SBE utilization plans during active contracts. The ordinance is currently 'In Committee'.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (as legislative body), with recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement.
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
[case 261351] This is a legislative item (File Number 261351) for an ordinance relating to Miami-Dade County procurement, specifically implementing recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement. The ordinance amends sections of the Code of Miami-Dade County regarding Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Local Preference requirements. It was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, with a public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026. The ordinance is sponsored by Anthony Rodriguez. No specific construction project, site, or address is described.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026
- Applicant:
- Anthony Rodriguez (Prime Sponsor)
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
This document is a legislative item (Ordinance File Number 261351) from Miami-Dade County that is currently 'In Committee'. It proposes amendments to various sections of the Miami-Dade County Code related to procurement policies, specifically focusing on recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement. The ordinance aims to implement changes concerning Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Local Preference requirements for architecture and engineering services, services, and goods. Key changes include standardizing SBE utilization percentages for architecture and engineering task-based and project-specific contracts, eliminating certain advisory boards, introducing automatic SBE set-asides for specific quote invitations, replacing SBE participation goals with bid preferences and selection factors, clarifying local business preference verification, and implementing audits for local preference claims. It also revises criteria for Locally Headquartered Business status and allows special purpose entities owned by local businesses to receive local preference. The ordinance also introduces mechanisms for remedies for non-compliance with SBE utilization plans during active contracts. The document details specific amendments to sections 2-10.4.01 (Small Business Architecture and Engineering Program), 2-8.1.1.1.1 (Small Business Enterprise Services Program), 2-8.1.1.1.2 (Small Business Enterprise Goods Program), and 2-8.5 (Local Business Preference) of the Code of Miami-Dade County. The ordinance is scheduled for a public hearing on July 21, 2026.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
This is a legislative item, an ordinance, not a construction or development project. It implements recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement, amending Miami-Dade County procurement rules. It changes selection committee sizes (3 members for contracts under $20,000,000, 5 members for contracts $20,000,000 or more), requires two alternate members, eliminates dropping the lowest score in architectural and engineering procurements, creates a 'Large Local Employer' category for professional services, restricts presentation technology for contracts under $5,000,000, and permits closed recorded oral presentations. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, with a public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026. No specific project site, address, or parcel is involved.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
[case 261351] This document is a legislative ordinance (File Number 261351) amending Miami-Dade County procurement code sections 2-10.4.01, 2-8.1.1.1.1, 2-8.1.1.1.2, and 2-8.5 to implement recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement. It was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, with a public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026 before the Board of County Commissioners and a Policy Committee hearing on 9/8/2026. The ordinance changes Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Local Preference requirements, including standardized SBE participation percentages (10% for task-based A/E contracts, 15% for defined-scope A/E contracts), automatic SBE set-asides for Invitations to Quote of $250,000 or less when a certified small business bid is within 10% of the lowest non-SBE bid, elimination of SBE Advisory Boards and Review Committees, and new remedies for non-compliance during active contracts. It also adds a requirement that more than 50% of a Locally Headquartered Business's full-time employees work in Miami-Dade County, and requires at least 60% local ownership for entities with non-local partners to qualify for Local Preference. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount for construction is stated. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026; Policy Committee hearing scheduled for 9/8/2026
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
[case 261351] This document is a legislative ordinance (File Number 261351) amending Miami-Dade County procurement code sections related to Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Local Preference programs. It does not describe a physical construction project, site, or parcel. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026 and is scheduled for a public hearing and second reading on 9/1/2026. Key changes include: standardizing SBE participation at 10% for architecture and engineering task-based contracts and 15% for defined-scope contracts; eliminating SBE Advisory Boards and Review Committees; creating an automatic SBE set-aside for Invitations to Quote of $250,000 or less when a certified small business bid is within 10% of the lowest non-SBE bid; replacing SBE participation goals with a bid preference for Invitations to Bid and a selection factor for Requests for Proposals; allowing Local Business Preference eligibility verification prior to contract award; requiring random audits by the Office of the Inspector General for local preference claims; requiring more than 50% of full-time employees to work in Miami-Dade County for Locally Headquartered Business status; requiring certification that Miami-Dade County is the only claimed local headquarters; permitting special purpose entities owned by qualifying local businesses to receive Local Preference; requiring at least 60% local ownership for entities with non-local partners to qualify for Local Preference; and providing remedies for SBE non-compliance during active contracts. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026
- Applicant:
- Anthony Rodriguez, Prime Sponsor
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
This is a legislative item, an ordinance, not a construction or development project. It implements recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement, amending Miami-Dade County procurement rules. Key changes include: permitting closed recorded oral presentations in competitive procurements; setting selection committee sizes (3 voting members for contracts under $20,000,000, 5 for contracts of $20,000,000 or more, plus 2 alternates); eliminating the practice of dropping the lowest score in architectural and engineering procurements; creating a 'Large Local Employer' category for professional services procurement; and limiting technology use at oral presentations for contracts under $5,000,000. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, with a public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026. No specific project site, address, or parcel is involved.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
This legislative item, an ordinance, is in committee and proposes to implement recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement. Key changes include amending the Cone of Silence to permit closed recorded oral presentations, establishing requirements for competitive selection committees (size, composition, scoring, training, conflict checks), creating a 'Large Local Employer' category for professional services acquisition, and limiting technology use at oral presentations for contracts under $5,000,000. The ordinance also eliminates the practice of dropping the lowest score in architectural and engineering procurements and directs the implementation of an AI-driven system for selection committee candidate identification and tracking. Public comment is not stated in this document.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (as requester of the Task Force and sponsor of the ordinance)
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
This is a legislative matter, an ordinance relating to county procurement, implementing recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement. It amends Section 2-11.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County relating to the Cone of Silence to permit closed recorded oral presentations in competitive procurements; amends Implementing Orders 3-34 and 3-39; establishes requirements for competitive selection committee appointments, composition, scoring, training and conflict checks; creates a Large Local Employer category relating to evaluation, scoring and acquisition of professional services agreements; limits use of technology at oral presentations; and provides severability, inclusion in and exclusion from the Code, and an effective date. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, with a public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026 before the Board of County Commissioners and a public hearing before the Policy Committee on 9/8/2026. The prime sponsor is Anthony Rodriguez. The file number is 261367. No specific project site, address, parcel, acreage, or dollar amount for a construction project is stated. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026; public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026; public hearing before Policy Committee scheduled for 9/8/2026
SPECIAL TASK FORCE TO REDUCE INEFFICIENCIES IN PROCUREMENT
This is a legislative matter, an ordinance relating to county procurement, implementing recommendations from the Special Task Force to Reduce Inefficiencies in Procurement. It amends Section 2-11.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County relating to the Cone of Silence to permit closed recorded oral presentations in competitive procurements; amends Implementing Orders 3-34 and 3-39; establishes requirements for competitive selection committee appointments, composition, scoring, training and conflict checks; creates a Large Local Employer category relating to evaluation, scoring and acquisition of professional services agreements; limits use of technology at oral presentations; and provides severability, inclusion in and exclusion from the code, and an effective date. The ordinance was introduced on 7/20/2026, adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, and scheduled for a public hearing and second reading on 9/1/2026. The sponsor is Anthony Rodriguez. The case/file number is 261367. No specific project site, address, parcel, or size is stated.
- Board:
- Board of County Commissioners
- Date:
- 2026-07-21
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Adopted on first reading; public hearing and second reading scheduled for 9/1/2026
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