Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee: July 2026
Miami-Dade County
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering accepting an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Dade Wetlands Project. The property is being sold by Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto, to Miami-Dade County for $3,500,000.00. Funding will come from the Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond Program. The Nature Conservancy is the assignor. The Board previously approved acquisition in this area. The property is located at SW 344 St & SW 169 Ave and is within the Urban Development Boundary. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded the item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 7/14/2026. The Board is scheduled to take final action on 9/1/2026.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Favorable recommendation from Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee)
- Address:
- SW 344 St & SW 169 Ave
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County (Assignee), The Nature Conservancy (Assignor), Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto (Seller)
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering accepting an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Dade Wetlands Project. The property is being sold by Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto, to Miami-Dade County for $3,500,000.00, funded by Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond funds. The Nature Conservancy is the assignor. The Board previously approved acquisition in this area, which is strategically located between Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park and is important for protecting the Biscayne Aquifer from saltwater intrusion and aligns with Sea Level Rise Task Force recommendations. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded the item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee)
- Address:
- SW 344 St & SW 169 Ave
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County (Assignee), The Nature Conservancy (Assignor), Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto (Seller)
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering accepting an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Dade Wetlands Project. The seller is the Estate of Rachel M. Noto, represented by Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto. The purchase price is $3,500,000.00, funded by Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond funds. The property is located at SW 344 St & SW 169 Ave, identified by Folio 16-7930-001-0050. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation. The purpose of the acquisition is to preserve environmentally endangered lands.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee; pending Board of County Commissioners action.
- Address:
- SW 344 St & SW 169 Ave
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County (Assignee), The Nature Conservancy (Assignor)
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering accepting an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Dade Wetlands Project. The seller is the Estate of Rachel M. Noto, represented by Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto. The Nature Conservancy is the assignor, and Miami-Dade County is the assignee. The purchase price is $3,500,000.00, funded by Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond funds. The property is located at SW 344 St & SW 169 Ave and is identified by folio 16-7930-001-0050. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded the item to the Board with a favorable recommendation. The Board is authorized to execute the assignment, exercise its provisions, and accept conveyance by general warranty deed. The purpose of the acquisition is to preserve environmentally endangered lands.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Resolution)
- Address:
- SW 344 St & SW 169 Ave
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County (Assignee), The Nature Conservancy (Assignor), Estate of Rachel M. Noto (Seller)
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is considering accepting an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Dade Wetlands Project. The property is being sold by Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto, to Miami-Dade County for $3,500,000.00. Funding will come from the Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond Program. The Nature Conservancy is the assignor. The Board previously approved acquisition in this area. The purpose is to preserve wetlands critical for water quality and protection against saltwater intrusion, located strategically between Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded the item to the Board with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee)
- Address:
- SW 344 St & SW 169 Ave
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County (Assignee), The Nature Conservancy (Assignor), Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto (Seller)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County, acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium, is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists from Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. The process involved review by regional and national panels of art experts. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to waive Resolution R-130-06 to expedite the funding.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County, acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium, is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists selected through a competitive process involving regional and national art expert panels. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to waive Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite the funding process. The program is a regional initiative involving Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (recommendation for approval)
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium to award $285,000.00 in grants for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated for Miami-Dade County artists. Nineteen individual artists and LLCs across five South Florida counties (Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach) are receiving grants, with each award being $15,000.00. The decision to approve these grant agreements is currently 'In Committee' with an Agenda Date of 9/1/2026. The process involved reviews by regional and national panels of art experts. Resolution R-130-06 is being waived to expedite funding.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium's FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. The Board of County Commissioners is set to approve 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00, with $165,000.00 allocated for Miami-Dade County artists. The program received 339 applications, reviewed by regional and national arts experts. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation. A waiver of Resolution No. R-130-06 is requested to expedite funding to artists.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee; pending Board of County Commissioners approval.
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County, acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium, is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to selected South Florida artists following a competitive review process by regional and national arts experts. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to waive Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite the funding process. The matter is currently in committee.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this amount, $165,000.00 is on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists through the South Florida Cultural Consortium, an alliance of the cultural affairs departments of Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. The recommendation to approve these grants was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation from the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee. The Board is also waiving Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite the allocation of these time-sensitive grant awards. The selection process involved 339 applications reviewed by regional and national panels of art experts.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (recommended for approval by committee, pending BCC action)
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent for Miami-Dade County)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium to approve 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists from Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to approve these agreements and waive Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite funding. The selection process involved regional and national panels reviewing 339 applications. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded the item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation (by Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee); Pending BCC Assignment
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County (acting as fiscal agent for South Florida Cultural Consortium)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium's FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. The Board of County Commissioners is set to approve 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00, with $165,000.00 allocated for Miami-Dade County artists. The program received 339 applications, reviewed by regional and national arts experts. The Board will waive Resolution R-130-06 to expedite funding. No public comment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee; pending Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approval.
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (fiscal agent: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium to award $285,000.00 in grants for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Nineteen individual artists across five counties (Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, Palm Beach) will receive grants, with $165,000.00 allocated for Miami-Dade artists. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to approve these grant agreements and waive Resolution R-130-06 to expedite funding. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation. No public comment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee; pending Board of County Commissioners approval
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (fiscal agent: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists through the South Florida Cultural Consortium, an alliance of cultural affairs departments from Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. The selection process involved review by regional and national panels of art experts. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to waive Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite the funding process. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded the item to the Board with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (forwarded with favorable recommendation by committee)
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent for Miami-Dade County)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium to approve 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to selected South Florida artists after a competitive review process by regional and national arts experts. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to waive Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite the funding process. The matter is currently in committee.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting through Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County, acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium, is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this amount, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists selected through a competitive process involving regional and national art experts. The Board of County Commissioners is authorizing the County Mayor or designee to execute these agreements and is waiving Resolution R-130-06 to expedite funding. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (recommended by committee, pending Board of County Commissioners)
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (fiscal agent: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded by the South Florida Cultural Consortium, an alliance of cultural affairs departments from Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. The awards were recommended by regional and national panels of art experts after reviewing 339 applications. The County Mayor or designee is authorized to execute these grant agreements. Resolution No. R-130-06, requiring non-County parties to execute agreements before Board submission, is being waived to expedite funding. The process involves a 'dual track' approach to save time for individual artists.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (Resolution)
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent for Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Martin County, Monroe County, and Palm Beach County)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County, acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium, is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this amount, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists selected through a competitive process involving regional and national art experts. The Board of County Commissioners is authorizing the County Mayor or designee to execute these grant agreements and is waiving Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite funding. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (recommended for approval by committee, pending Board of County Commissioners)
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (fiscal agent: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists through the South Florida Cultural Consortium, an alliance of cultural affairs departments from Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. The selection process involved review by regional and national panels of arts experts. The Board of County Commissioners is also waiving Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite the funding process. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (Resolution)
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent for Miami-Dade County)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium to approve 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to artists across five South Florida counties: Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach. The process involved review by regional and national panels of arts experts. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to approve these agreements and waive Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite funding. The item is currently in committee.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting through Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program, with $165,000.00 allocated from Miami-Dade County funds. The South Florida Cultural Consortium, an alliance of cultural affairs departments from Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties, recommended these grants after a review of 339 applications by expert panels. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to waive Resolution R-130-06 to expedite the funding process. The grants are awarded to individual artists and entities across the five participating counties.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (recommendation for approval by committee, pending Board of County Commissioners)
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent for Miami-Dade County)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium to approve 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists from Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to approve these agreements and waive Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite funding. The process involved reviews by regional and national art experts.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee; pending BCC Assignment
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
This legislative item concerns the approval of 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the South Florida Cultural Consortium's FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Miami-Dade County, acting as fiscal agent, is contributing $165,000.00 of the total. The grants are awarded to selected South Florida artists following a competitive review process by regional and national arts experts. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to approve these agreements and waive Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite funding. The matter is currently in committee.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent for Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Martin County, Monroe County, and Palm Beach County)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium to approve 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to individual artists across five South Florida counties: Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach. The process involved review by regional and national arts experts. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to waive Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite the funding process for these time-sensitive awards. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee; pending BCC Assignment
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent for Miami-Dade County)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program, with $165,000.00 allocated from Miami-Dade County's budget. The South Florida Cultural Consortium, an alliance of cultural affairs departments from Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties, recommended these grants after reviewing 339 applications. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to waive Resolution R-130-06 to expedite funding. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on July 14, 2026.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent for Miami-Dade County)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists through the South Florida Cultural Consortium, an alliance of cultural affairs departments from Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. The selection process involved review by regional and national art experts. The Board of County Commissioners is waiving Resolution R-130-06 to expedite the funding process. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (recommended for approval)
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent for Miami-Dade County)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
This legislative item concerns the approval of 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the South Florida Cultural Consortium's FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Miami-Dade County, acting as fiscal agent, is contributing $165,000.00. The grants are awarded to individual artists across five South Florida counties: Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach. The process involved review by regional and national art experts, with the Board of County Commissioners waiving a resolution to expedite funding. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded the item to the Board with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee; pending BCC Assignment
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium to approve 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists from Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. The process involved reviews by regional and national panels of art experts. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to approve these agreements and waive Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite funding. The County Mayor or designee is authorized to execute the grant agreements.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- In Committee
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent for Miami-Dade County)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County, acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium, is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists selected through a competitive process involving regional and national art experts. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to waive Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite the funding. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee; pending BCC approval
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (fiscal agent: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this amount, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists through the South Florida Cultural Consortium, an alliance of cultural affairs departments from Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. The selection process involved regional and national panels reviewing 339 applications. The Board of County Commissioners is recommended to approve these agreements and waive Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite funding. The Department of Cultural Affairs administers the program and serves as fiscal agent.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Recommended for approval
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting on behalf of Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium to approve 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated for Miami-Dade County artists. The grants were recommended by regional and national panels of art experts after reviewing 339 applications. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to approve these agreements and waive Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite funding. The program benefits artists across Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (recommendation for approval)
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting through Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists through the South Florida Cultural Consortium, an alliance of cultural affairs departments from Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. The selection process involved review by regional and national panels of art experts. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to waive Resolution R-130-06 to expedite the funding process. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation (by Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee); pending BCC Assignment
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent for Miami-Dade County)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium to approve 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists based on recommendations from regional and national panels of art experts. The Board of County Commissioners is asked to approve these agreements and waive Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite funding. The program is administered by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (recommendation for approval)
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting through Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County, acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium, is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to individual artists across five South Florida counties: Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach. The selection process involved review by regional and national art experts, with 339 applications received. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to waive Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite the funding process. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment; Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County, acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium, is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists across five counties: Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach. The process involved review by regional and national panels of art experts. The Board of County Commissioners is authorizing the County Mayor or designee to execute these agreements and is waiving Resolution R-130-06 to expedite funding.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (Resolution)
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium to approve 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists from Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to approve these agreements and waive Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite funding. The process involved reviews by regional and national art experts.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee; pending BCC Assignment.
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium to approve 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists from Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. The Board of County Commissioners is being asked to approve these agreements and waive Resolution No. R-130-06 to expedite funding. The selection process involved regional and national panels reviewing 339 applications.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment (recommendation for approval)
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting through Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County, acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium, is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. Of this total, $165,000.00 is allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are awarded to South Florida artists selected through a competitive process involving regional and national art experts. The Board of County Commissioners is authorizing the County Mayor or designee to execute these grant agreements and is waiving Resolution R-130-06 to expedite funding. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (recommended for approval by committee, pending Board of County Commissioners action)
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent: Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs)
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Miami-Dade County is approving 19 grant award agreements totaling $285,000.00 for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program, with $165,000.00 allocated on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The South Florida Cultural Consortium, an alliance of cultural affairs departments from Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties, recommended these grants after a review of 339 applications by expert panels. The Board of County Commissioners is waiving Resolution R-130-06 to expedite funding. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation on July 14, 2026. The Board is scheduled to consider this on September 1, 2026.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Approved (pending Board of County Commissioners consideration)
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium (acting as fiscal agent for Miami-Dade County)
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance, File Number 261278, creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to restrict vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between sunset and sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active sites, and commercial fishing vessels. It also includes exemptions for permitted marine construction, installation, or maintenance work. Enforcement will be by civil penalty, with fines escalating for repeat offenses, and potential remedies including vessel removal. The ordinance amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation on 7/14/2026. The BCC agenda date is 10/20/2026.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee.
- Applicant:
- Vicki L. Lopez, Prime Sponsor; Sen. Rene Garcia, Co-Sponsor
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, prohibiting vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental, construction, dredging, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to include penalties for violations of the new anchoring regulations. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation (by Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee). Ordinance is in Second Reading status.
- Applicant:
- Vicki L. Lopez, Prime Sponsor (for the ordinance)
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, prohibiting vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing. Commissioner Regalado requested the item be placed on the October 21, 2026 BCC agenda. The ordinance is a substitute to File No. 260878 and is expected to take 4-6 weeks to process.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to restrict vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties under Chapter 8CC, with penalties ranging from $500 for a first offense to $2,500 for a third or subsequent offense within five years. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. Municipalities can adopt their own stricter regulations. The ordinance is a substitute to File No. 260878 and requires 4-6 weeks for processing.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee. Status is Second Reading, Pending BCC Assignment.
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in Biscayne Bay and other county waters. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, establishing restrictions on anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between sunset and sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses, and potential remedies including vessel removal. The ordinance amends Section 8CC-10 to include the new penalties. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. Public comment details are not stated in this document.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is considering an ordinance to regulate overnight anchoring of vessels in Biscayne Bay and other county waters. The proposed ordinance, File Number 261278, aims to address issues of public safety, navigation, and environmental impact caused by prolonged anchoring. It would create Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, establishing a restriction on anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between sunset and sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental, construction/dredging, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement would be through civil penalties, with fines increasing for repeat offenses, and potential remedies including vessel removal. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee has forwarded the ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. The matter is scheduled for the Board of County Commissioners agenda on October 1, 2026. The ordinance is a substitute to File No. 260878 and is expected to take 4-6 weeks to process.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee; Pending Board of County Commissioners Assignment
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, prohibiting vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental, construction, dredging, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses. The ordinance amends Section 8CC-10 to include the new penalties. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee.
- Applicant:
- Vicki L. Lopez, Prime Sponsor (for the ordinance)
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance, File Number 261278, creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to restrict vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between sunset and sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active sites, and commercial fishing vessels. It also provides exemptions for vessels anchored overnight for permitted marine construction, installation, or maintenance work. Enforcement will be by civil penalty, with penalties escalating for repeat offenses, and may include vessel removal. The ordinance amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation on 7/14/2026. The BCC agenda date is 10/20/2026.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, to restrict vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, with specific exemptions. These exemptions include vessels owned or operated by a governmental entity for a governmental function, construction or dredging vessels on an active job site, and commercial fishing vessels actively engaged in commercial fishing. The regulations also provide for enforcement through civil penalties, with escalating fines for repeat offenses, and other remedies including vessel removal. The ordinance amends Section 8CC-10 of the Code to update the schedule of civil penalties. The legislation was sponsored by Vicki L. Lopez and is a substitute to a previous item (File No. 260878). The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded the item to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation. Commissioner Regalado requested the item be placed on the October 21, 2026 BCC agenda. The ordinance is expected to be effective ten days after enactment.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee. Pending BCC Assignment.
RELATING TO BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Miami-Dade County is enacting new regulations for overnight anchoring of vessels in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. The ordinance creates Section 7-40.1 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida, prohibiting vessels from anchoring for more than 30 days in any 6-month period between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise, with specific exemptions for governmental entities, construction/dredging vessels on active job sites, and commercial fishing vessels. Enforcement will be through civil penalties, with fines escalating for repeat offenses. The ordinance also amends Section 8CC-10 to update the schedule of civil penalties. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Ordinance
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing (by Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee). Ordinance is in Second Reading status, pending BCC Assignment.
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