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Board of County Commissioners: July 2026

Miami-Dade County

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL BOARD APPOINTMENTS

This legislative item concerns the reappointment of Olga Ramudo and Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III, and the appointment of Milan Patel to the Miami-Dade Tourist Development Council. The appointments are for four-year terms commencing April 2026 and ending April 2030. Olga Ramudo is appointed to represent the tourism industry, Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III as an elected municipal official, and Milan Patel as an owner/operator of hotels or other tourist accommodations. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item with a favorable recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The process involved a public nominations process, review by a TDC Nominating Committee, and unanimous acceptance by the TDC.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Applicant:
Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL BOARD APPOINTMENTS

This legislative item concerns the reappointment of Olga Ramudo and Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III, and the appointment of Milan Patel to the Miami-Dade Tourist Development Council. The appointments are for four-year terms commencing April 2026 and ending April 2030. Olga Ramudo is appointed to represent the tourism industry, Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III as an elected municipal official, and Milan Patel as an owner/operator of hotels or other tourist accommodations. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item with a favorable recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The BCC is expected to take final action on July 21, 2026. There is no fiscal impact associated with these appointments. The process involved a public nominations process, review by a TDC Nominating Committee, and unanimous acceptance by the TDC.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee; pending final action by Board of County Commissioners
Applicant:
Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL BOARD APPOINTMENTS

This legislative matter concerns the appointment of three members to the Miami-Dade Tourist Development Council. Olga Ramudo and Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III are recommended for reappointment, and Milan Patel is recommended for appointment. These appointments are for four-year terms commencing April 2026 and ending April 2030. 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 item on July 21, 2026. There is no fiscal impact associated with these appointments. The process involved a public nominations process, review by a TDC Nominating Committee, and a vote by the TDC.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Pending BCC Assignment (Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation)
Applicant:
Department of Cultural Affairs

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Miami-Dade County is considering the reappointment of Olga Ramudo and Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III, and the appointment of Milan Patel to the Tourist Development Council. This action involves filling three vacancies on the nine-member volunteer board. The process included a public nominations process, review by a TDC Nominating Committee, and a vote by the TDC. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. The proposed terms for the appointees are four-year terms commencing April 2026 and ending April 2030. There is no fiscal impact associated with these appointments.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation (Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee); Pending BCC Assignment (Board of County Commissioners)
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs (Requester)

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL BOARD APPOINTMENTS

This legislative matter concerns the appointment and reappointment of three members to the Miami-Dade Tourist Development Council. Olga Ramudo and Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III are being reappointed, and Milan Patel is being appointed. The appointments are for four-year terms commencing April 2026 and ending April 2030. 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 of County Commissioners is scheduled to consider this item on July 21, 2026.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Applicant:
Department of Cultural Affairs

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL BOARD APPOINTMENTS

This legislative item concerns the reappointment of Olga Ramudo and Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III, and the appointment of Milan Patel to the Miami-Dade Tourist Development Council. The appointments are for four-year terms commencing April 2026 and ending April 2030. Olga Ramudo is appointed to represent the tourism industry. Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III, an elected official from the City of Miami Gardens, is appointed. Milan Patel, an owner/operator of hotels or other tourist accommodations, is appointed. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item with a favorable recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The BCC is expected to take final action on July 21, 2026. There is no fiscal impact associated with these appointments.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee; pending final action by Board of County Commissioners
Applicant:
Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL BOARD APPOINTMENTS

This legislative matter concerns the reappointment of Olga Ramudo and Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III, and the appointment of Milan Patel to the Tourist Development Council for four-year terms. The appointments are for positions representing the tourism industry, an elected municipal official, and an owner/operator of tourist accommodations. The process involved a public nominations process, review by a TDC Nominating Committee, and a vote by the TDC. The Board of County Commissioners is expected to approve these appointments.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Pending BCC Assignment (Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation)
Applicant:
Department of Cultural Affairs

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Miami-Dade County is considering the reappointment of Olga Ramudo and Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III, and the appointment of Milan Patel to the Tourist Development Council. This is a resolution approving these appointments for four-year terms commencing April 2026 and ending April 2030. 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 of County Commissioners is scheduled to consider this item on July 21, 2026. There is no fiscal impact associated with these appointments. The process involved a public nominations process, review by a TDC Nominating Committee, and a vote by the TDC.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Miami-Dade County is considering the reappointment of Olga Ramudo and Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III, and the appointment of Milan Patel to the Tourist Development Council. This action involves filling three vacancies on the nine-member volunteer board. The process included a public nominations process, review by a TDC Nominating Committee, and a vote by the TDC. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. The appointments are for four-year terms commencing April 2026 and ending April 2030. There is no fiscal impact associated with these appointments.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL BOARD APPOINTMENTS

This legislative item concerns the reappointment of Olga Ramudo and Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III, and the appointment of Milan Patel to the Miami-Dade Tourist Development Council. The appointments are for four-year terms commencing April 2026 and ending April 2030. Olga Ramudo is appointed to the Tourism Industry category. Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III, is appointed as an elected official representing the City of Miami Gardens. Milan Patel is appointed as an Owner/Operator of Hotels or other Tourist Accommodations. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item with a favorable recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The Tourist Development Council board and the TDC Nominating Committee unanimously recommended these appointments.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Approved (Resolution)
Applicant:
Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Miami-Dade County is considering the reappointment of Olga Ramudo and Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III, and the appointment of Milan Patel to the Tourist Development Council. This action involves filling three vacancies on the nine-member volunteer board. The process included a public nominations process, review by a TDC Nominating Committee, and a vote by the TDC. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. The appointments are for four-year terms commencing April 2026 and ending April 2030. There is no fiscal impact associated with these appointments.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL BOARD APPOINTMENTS

This legislative item concerns the reappointment of Olga Ramudo and Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III, and the appointment of Milan Patel to the Tourist Development Council for four-year terms. The appointments are for positions representing the tourism industry, an elected municipal official, and an owner/operator of tourist accommodations. The process involved a public nominations process, review by a TDC Nominating Committee, and recommendation by the TDC to the Board of County Commissioners. There is no fiscal impact associated with these appointments. The matter was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
Applicant:
Department of Cultural Affairs (Requester), Olga Ramudo, Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III, Milan Patel (Appointees)

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL BOARD APPOINTMENTS

This legislative item concerns the reappointment of Olga Ramudo and Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III, and the appointment of Milan Patel to the Tourist Development Council for four-year terms. The council is a nine-member volunteer board established by Ordinance No. 78-28 and Florida Statutes section 125.0104, responsible for advising on tourist development. The appointments are for positions representing the tourism industry, an elected municipal official, and an owner/operator of tourist accommodations. The process involved a public nominations process, review by a TDC Nominating Committee, and unanimous recommendations from both the committee and the TDC. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to approve these appointments.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Resolution approving the reappointment and appointment to the Tourist Development Council
Applicant:
Department of Cultural Affairs (Requester), Olga Ramudo, Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III, Milan Patel (Appointees)

TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL BOARD APPOINTMENTS

This legislative item concerns the reappointment of Olga Ramudo and Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III, and the appointment of Milan Patel to the Tourist Development Council for four-year terms. The appointments are for positions representing the tourism industry, an elected municipal official, and an owner/operator of tourist accommodations. The process involved a public nominations process, review by a TDC Nominating Committee, and a vote by the TDC. The Board of County Commissioners is expected to approve these appointments.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
Pending BCC Assignment (Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation)
Applicant:
Department of Cultural Affairs

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. These bonds will be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown bond program to fund certain transportation and transit projects within the People's Transportation Plan. The specific projects to be financed will be detailed in subsequent resolutions. The funding source for repayment is the 0.5 percent discretionary sales surtax. The ordinance was adopted on July 21, 2026, after a first reading on June 16, 2026.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. These bonds will be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown program to fund projects within the People's Transportation Plan (PTP), as detailed in Exhibit A. The purpose is to provide a more efficient funding solution for the Multi-Year Capital Plan (MYCP), allowing the County to borrow funds as needed to meet immediate capital requirements, thereby reducing costs and optimizing resource use. The bonds are special, limited obligations payable solely from pledged revenues derived from the one-half of one percent (0.5 percent) discretionary sales surtax. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026. No public comment is stated in this document.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading (Board of County Commissioners)
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget (Requester)

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. These bonds will be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown program to fund projects within the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) Multi-Year Capital Plan (MYCP). The purpose is to provide a more efficient funding solution for the MYCP by allowing the County to borrow funds as needed, reducing costs and optimizing resource use. The bonds are special, limited obligations payable solely from pledged revenues derived from the one-half of one percent (0.5%) discretionary sales surtax. Details, terms, and specific projects will be determined in subsequent resolutions. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, to be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown program. These bonds will fund certain transportation and transit projects within the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) Multi-Year Capital Plan (MYCP). The specific details, terms, and projects to be financed will be determined in subsequent resolutions. The funding source for repayment is the one half of one percent (0.5 percent) discretionary sales surtax. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026. The proposed drawdown program aims for more efficient funding of the MYCP by allowing the County to borrow funds as needed, reducing costs and optimizing resource use.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. These bonds will be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown bond program to fund various transportation and transit projects included in the People's Transportation Plan (PTP). The specific details, terms, and projects to be financed will be determined in subsequent resolutions. The bonds are secured by the transit system sales surtax and will not be a debt of the county payable by ad valorem taxation. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading (pending public hearing)
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget (Requester)

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds as drawdown bonds. These bonds will fund certain transportation and transit projects within the People's Transportation Plan, as detailed in Exhibit A of the ordinance. The drawdown bond program is intended to provide a more efficient funding mechanism for the Multi-Year Capital Plan, allowing the County to borrow funds as needed to reduce costs and optimize resource use. The bonds will be repaid solely from the one-half of one percent (0.5 percent) discretionary sales surtax. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. These bonds will be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown program to fund projects within the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) Multi-Year Capital Plan (MYCP). The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026. The bonds are special, limited obligations payable from pledged revenues, specifically the one-half of one percent (0.5 percent) discretionary sales surtax. The drawdown program aims to provide a more efficient funding solution by allowing the County to borrow funds as needed, reducing costs and optimizing resource use. No public comment is noted in this document.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County, Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. These bonds will be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown program to fund certain transportation and transit projects within the People's Transportation Plan, as detailed in Exhibit A. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026. The bonds are special, limited obligations payable solely from pledged revenues derived from the transit system sales surtax. No other county funds or ad valorem taxes are pledged for repayment. The issuance of these bonds is intended to provide a more efficient funding solution for the Multi-Year Capital Plan by allowing the County to borrow funds as needed, reducing costs and optimizing resource use. Public comment is not stated in this document.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading (Board of County Commissioners)
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget (Requester), Miami-Dade County (Issuer)

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. These bonds will be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown bond program to fund certain transportation and transit projects within the People's Transportation Plan, as detailed in Exhibit A. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026. The bonds are special, limited obligations payable solely from pledged revenues derived from the one-half of one percent (0.5 percent) discretionary sales surtax. No other county revenues are pledged. The drawdown program is intended to provide a more efficient funding solution for the Multi-Year Capital Plan by allowing the County to borrow funds as needed, reducing costs and optimizing resource use. Details, terms, and other matters related to the bonds and the drawdown program will be determined in subsequent resolutions.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading; scheduled for public hearing
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. These bonds will be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown program to fund projects within the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) Multi-Year Capital Plan (MYCP). The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026. The bonds are special, limited obligations payable from pledged revenues, specifically the one-half of one percent (0.5 percent) discretionary sales surtax. No public comment is stated in the document.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading (Board of County Commissioners)
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget (Requester), Miami-Dade County (Issuer)

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, structured as drawdown bonds under a drawdown program. These bonds will fund certain transportation and transit projects within the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) as detailed in Exhibit A of the ordinance. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026. The funding mechanism is the one-half of one percent (0.5%) discretionary sales surtax. The drawdown bond program is intended to provide a more efficient funding solution for the Multi-Year Capital Plan (MYCP) by allowing the County to borrow funds as needed, reducing costs and optimizing resource use. Specific project details, terms, maturities, and interest rates for each bond series will be determined in subsequent resolutions.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading (pending public hearing and final action)
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget (Requester)

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, structured as drawdown bonds, to fund various transportation and transit projects within the People's Transportation Plan. The bonds will be issued under a drawdown bond program for more efficient project funding. The Board of County Commissioners adopted the ordinance on first reading on June 16, 2026, with a public hearing scheduled for July 21, 2026. The funds are intended to cover costs of projects detailed in Exhibit A of the ordinance, which are part of the Department of Transportation and Public Works' Multi-Year Capital Plan. Repayment of the bonds will be secured by the one-half of one percent (0.5 percent) discretionary sales surtax.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading (pending public hearing)
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget (Requester)

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, to be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown program. These bonds will fund certain transportation and transit projects within the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) as detailed in Exhibit A of the ordinance. The drawdown program is intended to provide a more efficient funding mechanism for the Multi-Year Capital Plan (MYCP), allowing the County to borrow funds as needed to meet immediate capital requirements, thereby reducing costs and optimizing resource use. The bonds are special, limited obligations of the County, payable solely from and secured by a pledge of Pledged Revenues derived from the one-half of one percent (0.5 percent) discretionary sales surtax. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026. The ordinance is sponsored by Anthony Rodriguez.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, to be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown bond program. These bonds will fund certain transportation and transit projects within the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) as detailed in Exhibit A of the ordinance. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026. The bonds are special, limited obligations of the County, payable solely from pledged revenues derived from the one-half of one percent (0.5 percent) discretionary sales surtax. The drawdown program is intended to provide a more efficient funding solution for the Multi-Year Capital Plan (MYCP) by allowing the County to borrow funds as needed, reducing costs and optimizing resource use. No public comment is stated in this document.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading (pending public hearing)
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget (Requester)

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. These bonds will be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown program to fund certain transportation and transit projects within the People's Transportation Plan, as detailed in Exhibit A of the ordinance. The proceeds will finance projects in the Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works' Multi-Year Capital Plan. The bonds are special and limited obligations of the County, payable solely from pledged revenues derived from the one-half of one percent discretionary sales surtax. Details, terms, and specific projects will be determined in subsequent resolutions.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, to be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown bond program. These bonds will fund certain transportation and transit projects within the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) as detailed in Exhibit A of the ordinance. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026. The funding mechanism is the one-half of one percent (0.5 percent) discretionary sales surtax. The drawdown program is intended to provide a more efficient funding solution for the Multi-Year Capital Plan (MYCP) by allowing the County to borrow funds as needed, reducing costs and optimizing resource use. Specific project details, terms, maturities, and interest rates for each bond series will be determined in subsequent resolutions.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. These bonds will be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown program to fund various transportation and transit projects identified in the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) and the Department of Transportation and Public Works' (DTPW) Multi-Year Capital Plan (MYCP). The proceeds will be used to pay for the costs of these projects. The specific terms, details, and maturities of the bonds will be determined in subsequent resolutions. The funding source for repayment is the one half of one percent (0.5 percent) discretionary sales surtax. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget (Requester), Miami-Dade County (Issuer)

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. These bonds will be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown program to fund certain transportation and transit projects within the People's Transportation Plan, as detailed in Exhibit A. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026. The bonds are special, limited obligations payable solely from pledged revenues derived from the transit system sales surtax. No other county funds or ad valorem taxes are pledged for repayment. The ordinance aims to provide a more efficient funding solution for the Multi-Year Capital Plan by allowing the County to borrow funds as needed, reducing costs and optimizing resource use. Public comment is not stated in this document.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading; scheduled for public hearing
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget (Requester)

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. These bonds will be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown bond program to fund certain transportation and transit projects within the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) as detailed in Exhibit A. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026. The bonds are special, limited obligations payable solely from pledged revenues, specifically the one-half of one percent (0.5 percent) discretionary sales surtax. This initiative aims to provide a more efficient funding solution for the Multi-Year Capital Plan (MYCP) by allowing the County to borrow funds as needed, reducing costs and optimizing resource use. No public comment is stated in this document.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. These bonds will be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown program to fund certain transportation and transit projects within the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) and the Multi-Year Capital Plan (MYCP). The specific projects to be financed will be detailed in subsequent resolutions. The bonds are special, limited obligations of the County, payable solely from the Transit System Sales Surtax. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026. The Office of Management and Budget is the requester.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading; scheduled for public hearing
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. These bonds will be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown program to fund certain transportation and transit projects within the People's Transportation Plan, as detailed in Exhibit A. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026. The funding source for repayment is the 0.5 percent discretionary sales surtax. No public comment is stated in this document.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. These bonds will be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown program to fund certain transportation and transit projects within the People's Transportation Plan, as detailed in Exhibit A. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by the Board of County Commissioners on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026. The bonds are special, limited obligations payable solely from pledged revenues derived from the transit system sales surtax. No other county funds or ad valorem taxes are pledged for repayment. The issuance aims to provide a more efficient funding solution for the Multi-Year Capital Plan by allowing the county to borrow funds as needed, reducing costs and optimizing resource use.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. These bonds will be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown bond program to fund certain transportation and transit projects within the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) as detailed in Exhibit A. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026. The bonds are special, limited obligations payable solely from pledged revenues, specifically the one-half of one percent (0.5 percent) discretionary sales surtax. The drawdown program is intended to provide a more efficient funding solution for the Multi-Year Capital Plan (MYCP) by allowing funds to be borrowed as needed, reducing costs and optimizing resource use. The ordinance also authorizes the undertaking to finance projects within the People's Transportation Plan.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN ORDINANCE

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of up to $350,000,000.00 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds. These bonds will be issued as drawdown bonds under a drawdown bond program to fund certain transportation and transit projects within the People's Transportation Plan (PTP) as detailed in Exhibit A. The ordinance was adopted on first reading on June 16, 2026, and a public hearing is scheduled for July 21, 2026. The funding mechanism is the 0.5 percent discretionary sales surtax. The issuance of these bonds is intended to provide a more efficient funding solution for the Multi-Year Capital Plan (MYCP) by allowing the County to borrow funds as needed, reducing costs and optimizing resource use. Details, terms, and specific projects will be determined in subsequent resolutions.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Ordinance
Decision:
Adopted on first reading
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN RESOLUTION

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, not to exceed $350,000,000.00, to fund transportation and transit projects for the Department of Transportation and Public Works. The bonds will be issued as 'Drawdown Bonds' initially, with a maximum of $200,000,000.00 outstanding at any time in this mode. These bonds can be converted to fixed rate or alternate floating rate bonds later. Wells Fargo Municipal Capital Strategies, LLC has been selected as the purchaser for the Drawdown Bond Program. The resolution details various interest rate modes, payment terms, and administrative procedures for these bonds. The specific transit projects to be funded are described in Appendix A, which is not included in this document.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
In Draft
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN RESOLUTION

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, in one or more series, not to exceed $350,000,000.00. These bonds will fund transportation and transit projects for the Department of Transportation and Public Works and cover issuance costs. The bonds will initially be issued as Drawdown Bonds, with a maximum of $200,000,000.00 outstanding at any time, and can be converted to Fixed Rate Bonds or Alternate Floating Rate Bonds. Wells Fargo Municipal Capital Strategies, LLC has been selected as the purchaser for the Drawdown Bond Program. The County Mayor or designee is authorized to finalize terms, execute agreements, and select agents. The bonds are special, limited obligations payable solely from Pledged Revenues and do not represent a debt of the County or pledge its faith and credit.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
In Draft
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN RESOLUTION

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, not to exceed $350,000,000.00, to fund transportation and transit projects for the Department of Transportation and Public Works. The bonds will initially be issued as Drawdown Bonds, with a maximum of $200,000,000.00 outstanding at any time, and can be converted to fixed or alternate floating rates. Wells Fargo Municipal Capital Strategies, LLC has been selected as the lender/bond purchaser for the Drawdown Bond Program. The County Mayor is authorized to finalize terms, execute agreements, and oversee the issuance and conversion process. This legislative matter is in draft form and has an agenda date of July 21, 2026.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
In Draft
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN RESOLUTION

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, in one or more series, not to exceed $350,000,000.00. These bonds will fund transportation and transit projects for the Department of Transportation and Public Works and cover associated issuance costs. The bonds will initially be issued as Drawdown Bonds, with a maximum of $200,000,000.00 outstanding at any time, and can be converted to fixed rate or alternate floating rate bonds. Wells Fargo Municipal Capital Strategies, LLC has been selected as the purchaser for the Drawdown Bond Program. The resolution details various terms, definitions, and procedures related to the bond issuance, conversion, and repayment. The matter is currently in draft status and pending BCC assignment.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
In Draft
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN RESOLUTION

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, not to exceed $350,000,000.00, to fund transportation and transit projects. The bonds will initially be issued as Drawdown Bonds, with a maximum of $200,000,000.00 outstanding at any time, and can be converted to fixed or floating rates later. Wells Fargo Municipal Capital Strategies, LLC has been selected as the lender/bond purchaser for the Drawdown Bond Program. The resolution details various terms, interest rates, and procedures for bond issuance, conversion, and repayment. The Office of Management and Budget is the requester, and the resolution is sponsored by Anthony Rodriguez. The agenda date is July 21, 2026.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
In Draft
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN RESOLUTION

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, not to exceed $350,000,000.00. These bonds will fund transportation and transit projects for the Department of Transportation and Public Works and cover issuance costs. The bonds will initially be issued as Drawdown Bonds, with a maximum of $200,000,000.00 outstanding at any time, and can be converted to fixed or alternate floating rates. Wells Fargo Municipal Capital Strategies, LLC has been selected as the purchaser for the Drawdown Bond Program. The resolution outlines various terms, definitions, and procedures related to the bond issuance, conversion, and management. The agenda date for this item is July 21, 2026.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
In Draft
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN RESOLUTION

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, in one or more series, not to exceed $350,000,000.00. These bonds will fund transportation and transit projects for the Department of Transportation and Public Works and cover issuance costs. The bonds will initially be issued as Drawdown Bonds, with a maximum of $200,000,000.00 outstanding at any time, and can be converted to Fixed Rate Bonds or Alternate Floating Rate Bonds. Wells Fargo Municipal Capital Strategies, LLC has been selected as the purchaser for the Drawdown Bond Program. The County Mayor or designee is authorized to finalize terms, execute agreements, and manage the issuance and conversion processes. The projects to be funded are described in Appendix A of the resolution.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
In Draft
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN RESOLUTION

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, not to exceed $350,000,000.00, to fund transportation and transit projects for the Department of Transportation and Public Works. The bonds will initially be issued as Drawdown Bonds, with a maximum of $200,000,000.00 outstanding at any time, and can be converted to fixed or floating rates later. Wells Fargo Municipal Capital Strategies, LLC has been selected as the lender/bond purchaser for the Drawdown Bond Program. The County Mayor is authorized to finalize terms, execute agreements, and manage the issuance and conversion process. This is a legislative matter, currently in draft form, with an agenda date of July 21, 2026.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
In Draft (Resolution)
Applicant:
Miami-Dade County, Office of Management and Budget (Requester)

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN RESOLUTION

This legislative item, a resolution in draft status, authorizes the issuance of Miami-Dade County, Florida, Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, in one or more series, not to exceed $350,000,000.00. The purpose is to fund transportation and transit projects for the Department of Transportation and Public Works and cover associated issuance costs. The bonds will be issued through a drawdown bond program, initially with Wells Fargo Municipal Capital Strategies, LLC, allowing for variable interest rates with a maximum of $200,000,000.00 outstanding at any time in the drawdown mode, with the option to convert to fixed or alternate floating rates later. The resolution details various definitions related to bond types, interest rates, payment agents, and operational procedures. It is scheduled for an agenda on July 21, 2026.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
In Draft / Pending BCC Assignment
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN RESOLUTION

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, in one or more series, not to exceed $350,000,000.00. These bonds will fund transportation and transit projects for the Department of Transportation and Public Works and cover associated issuance costs. The bonds will initially be issued as Drawdown Bonds, with a maximum of $200,000,000.00 outstanding at any time, and can be converted to fixed rate or alternate floating rate bonds. Wells Fargo Municipal Capital Strategies, LLC has been selected as the purchaser for the Drawdown Bond Program. The resolution details various interest rate modes, definitions, and procedures for bond issuance, conversion, and remarketing. The projects to be funded are described in Appendix A, which is not included in this document.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
In Draft
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN RESOLUTION

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, not to exceed $350,000,000.00. These bonds will fund transportation and transit projects for the Department of Transportation and Public Works and cover associated issuance costs. The bonds will initially be issued as Drawdown Bonds, with a maximum of $200,000,000.00 outstanding at any time, and can be converted to fixed or alternate floating rates later. Wells Fargo Municipal Capital Strategies, LLC has been selected as the lender/bond purchaser for the Drawdown Bond Program. The resolution details various terms, interest rates, and procedures for the bonds, including definitions for different bond types and modes. The County Mayor is authorized to finalize terms and execute necessary documents. The projects to be funded are described in Appendix A, which is not included in the provided text. The matter is currently in draft status and pending BCC assignment.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
In Draft / Pending BCC Assignment
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

TRANSIT DRAWDOWN RESOLUTION

Miami-Dade County is authorizing the issuance of Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds, in one or more series, with a principal amount not to exceed $350,000,000.00. These bonds will fund transportation and transit projects for the Department of Transportation and Public Works and cover associated issuance costs. The bonds will initially be issued as Drawdown Bonds, with a maximum of $200,000,000.00 outstanding at any time, and can be converted to fixed rate or alternate floating rate bonds. Wells Fargo Municipal Capital Strategies, LLC has been selected as the purchaser for the Drawdown Bond Program. The resolution details various terms, definitions, and procedures related to the bond issuance, interest rates, conversions, and repayment. The agenda date for this item is July 21, 2026.

Board:
Board of County Commissioners
Date:
2026-07-21
Type:
Resolution
Decision:
In Draft
Applicant:
Office of Management and Budget

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