Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee: July 2026
Miami-Dade County
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Miami-Dade County resolution to accept an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Dade Wetlands Project. The seller is Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto. The purchase price is $3,500,000.00, funded from Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond funds. The property is located at SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue, inside the Urban Development Boundary. The resolution was introduced on 6/24/2026, forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026, and is scheduled for the BCC agenda on 9/1/2026 as item 9A1. The document does not state a final decision. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Not stated. The item is 'Before the Board' with a favorable recommendation from the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee; no final decision is recorded in the document.
- Address:
- SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM); The Nature Conservancy as Assignor; Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto, as Seller
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Miami-Dade County is 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. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded the item to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation on July 14, 2026. The BCC agenda date is September 1, 2026.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Pending BCC Assignment
- 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 resolution to accept an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres of freshwater wetlands within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Dade Wetlands Project. The seller is Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto. The purchase price is $3,500,000.00, funded from Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond funds. The property is located at SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue, inside the Urban Development Boundary. The resolution was introduced on 6/24/2026, forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026, and is scheduled for the BCC agenda on 9/1/2026. The document does not state a final decision. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Not stated; forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026; pending BCC assignment
- Address:
- SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) Environmentally Endangered Lands Program; The Nature Conservancy as Assignor; Miami-Dade County as Assignee; Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto, as Seller
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Resolution to accept an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Dade Wetlands Project. The seller is Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto. The purchase price is $3,500,000.00, funded from Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond funds. The property is located at SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue, inside the Urban Development Boundary. The case file number is 261161. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 7/14/2026. The agenda date is 9/1/2026. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the assignment, exercise all provisions, perform all acts necessary, accept conveyance by general warranty deed, and record the deed. The EEL Program intends to seek partial reimbursement of $350,000.00 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Resilient Florida Grant Agreement 22SRP45. Two independent appraisals were procured: $4,356,000.00 (appraised March 12, 2025) and $4,000,000.00 (appraised April 5, 2025). The agreed purchase price does not exceed the average of the two appraisals. The EEL Program has acquired approximately 24,232 acres of land in Miami-Dade County since its inception. The parcel is within the South Dade Wetlands Project, which was placed on the EEL Priority A Acquisition List in 1993. The property is in Commission District 9, represented by Vice Chairman Kionne L. McGhee. The folio is 16-7930-001-0050. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- 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 on 7/14/2026; pending before the Board as of the document date
- Address:
- SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) Environmentally Endangered Lands Program; The Nature Conservancy as Assignor; Miami-Dade County as Assignee; Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto, as Seller
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Miami-Dade County is 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, for $3,500,000.00. The purchase is funded by Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond funds. The Nature Conservancy acted as assignor, and Miami-Dade County as assignee. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded the item to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation. The BCC is scheduled to consider this item on September 1, 2026.
- 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)
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Miami-Dade County resolution to accept an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres of freshwater wetlands within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Dade Wetlands Project. The seller is Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto. The purchase price is $3,500,000.00, funded from Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond funds. The property is located at SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue, inside the Urban Development Boundary. The resolution was introduced on 6/24/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 9/1/2026. The staff recommendation is to approve. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment 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; pending BCC approval
- Address:
- SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management; The Nature Conservancy as Assignor; Miami-Dade County as Assignee; Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto, as Seller
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Miami-Dade County resolution to accept an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres of freshwater wetlands within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Dade Wetlands Project. The seller is Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto. The purchase price is $3,500,000.00, funded from Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond funds. The property is located at SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue, inside the Urban Development Boundary. The resolution was introduced on 6/24/2026, forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026, and is scheduled for the BCC agenda on 9/1/2026 as item 9A1. The file number is 261161. The property is in Commission District 9. The EEL Program intends to seek partial reimbursement of $350,000.00 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Resilient Florida Grant Agreement 22SRP45. Two independent appraisals were procured: $4,356,000.00 (March 12, 2025) and $4,000,000.00 (April 5, 2025). The agreed purchase price does not exceed the average of the two appraisals. The EEL Program Manager, Janet Gil, will monitor the contract. The property is within the South Dade Wetlands Project, an important wetland system between Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park. The Board first placed the South Dade Wetlands on the EEL Priority A Acquisition List in 1993. The acquisition is consistent with the Sea Level Rise Task Force Recommendations. The County has acquired approximately 24,232 acres of land in Miami-Dade County since the inception of the EEL Program. The remaining balance under the Bond Program for allocations towards EEL acquisitions is $12,530,061.00 as of May 31, 2026. The resolution directs the County Mayor or designee to record the deed and provide a recorded copy to the Clerk of the Board within thirty days of execution. The sponsor is Kionne L. McGhee. The registered lobbyist is none listed. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment 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 on 7/14/2026; pending before the Board of County Commissioners as of the document date
- Address:
- SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) Environmentally Endangered Lands Program (EEL Program); The Nature Conservancy as Assignor; Miami-Dade County as Assignee; Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto, as Seller
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Miami-Dade County is set to accept an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres of freshwater wetlands 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, for $3,500,000.00. Funding will come from the Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond Program. The Board of County Commissioners is authorizing the County Mayor or designee to execute the assignment and accept the conveyance. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board 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 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 is set to accept an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres of land 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. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation. The BCC is scheduled to consider this on September 1, 2026. 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 BCC Assignment
- Address:
- SW 344 St & SW 169 Ave
- Applicant:
- Miami-Dade County (Assignee), The Nature Conservancy (Assignor)
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Resolution to accept an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Dade Wetlands Project. The seller is Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto. The purchase price is $3,500,000.00, funded from Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond funds. The property is located at SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue, inside the Urban Development Boundary. The case file number is 261161. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 7/14/2026. The agenda date is 9/1/2026. The status is 'Before the Board'. The document does not state a final decision by the Board. The property is described as freshwater wetlands. The document does not state a zoning change. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- 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 on 7/14/2026; final decision not stated
- Address:
- SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management; The Nature Conservancy as Assignor; Miami-Dade County as Assignee; Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto, as 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. 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:
- 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)
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Resolution to accept an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Dade Wetlands Project, with The Nature Conservancy as Assignor, Miami-Dade County as Assignee, and Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto, as Seller, for a purchase price of $3,500,000.00 funded from Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond funds. The property is located at SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue, inside the Urban Development Boundary. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 9/1/2026. The purchase price does not exceed the average of two appraisals ($4,356,000.00 appraised March 12, 2025, and $4,000,000.00 appraised April 5, 2025), so no extraordinary vote is required. The EEL Program intends to seek partial reimbursement of $350,000.00 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Resilient Florida Grant Agreement 22SRP45.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026; pending before the Board with an agenda date of 9/1/2026
- Address:
- SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) Environmentally Endangered Lands Program; The Nature Conservancy as Assignor; Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto, as Seller
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Miami-Dade County resolution to accept an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres of freshwater wetlands within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Dade Wetlands Project. The seller is Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto. The purchase price is $3,500,000.00, funded from Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond funds. The property is located at SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue, inside the Urban Development Boundary. The case file number is 261161. The item was introduced on 6/24/2026, forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 9/1/2026. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor to execute the assignment, exercise all provisions, accept conveyance by general warranty deed, and record the deed. The property is in Commission District 9. The EEL Program seeks partial reimbursement of $350,000.00 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Resilient Florida Grant Agreement 22SRP45. Two independent appraisals were procured: $4,356,000.00 (March 12, 2025) and $4,000,000.00 (April 5, 2025). The purchase price does not exceed the average of the two appraisals. The EEL Program has acquired approximately 24,232 acres of land in Miami-Dade County since its inception. The purpose of the EEL Program is to acquire, preserve, enhance, restore, conserve and maintain environmentally endangered lands. The property is strategically located between Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park and within the watersheds of Florida Bay, Biscayne Bay, and Card and Barnes Sounds. Acquiring the parcel is important to protect against saltwater intrusion of the Biscayne Aquifer and is consistent with the Sea Level Rise Task Force Recommendations. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026; pending before the Board as of the document date
- Address:
- SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management; The Nature Conservancy as Assignor; Miami-Dade County as Assignee; Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto, as Seller
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Miami-Dade County legislative item File Number 261161 is a Resolution to accept an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Dade Wetlands Project. The seller is Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto. The purchase price is $3,500,000.00, funded from Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond funds. The property is located at SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue, inside the Urban Development Boundary. The folio is 16-7930-001-0050. The item was introduced on 6/24/2026, was before the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026, where it was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 9/1/2026 as item 9A1. The status is 'Before the Board'. The document does not state a final decision. The applicant/developer is not stated; the requester is the Department of Environmental Resources Management. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Not stated; status is 'Before the Board'; forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation from the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026
- Address:
- SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue
- Applicant:
- Not stated; requester is Department of Environmental Resources Management
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Miami-Dade County is 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, with folio number 16-7930-001-0050. The Nature Conservancy acted as assignor. The Board of County Commissioners is authorizing the County Mayor or designee to execute the assignment and accept conveyance. The item is currently in the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee. Public comment is not stated in this document.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- In Committee
- 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 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, with folio number 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 decision
- 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 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. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded the 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:
- 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)
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Miami-Dade County resolution to accept an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres of freshwater wetlands within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Dade Wetlands Project, from The Nature Conservancy as Assignor, Miami-Dade County as Assignee, and Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto as Seller, for a purchase price of $3,500,000.00 funded from Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond funds. The property is located at SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue, inside the Urban Development Boundary. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 9/1/2026. The purchase price is below the average of two appraisals ($4,356,000.00 appraised March 12, 2025, and $4,000,000.00 appraised April 5, 2025), so no extraordinary vote is required. The EEL Program intends to seek partial reimbursement of $350,000.00 from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Resilient Florida Grant Agreement 22SRP45. The property is in Commission District 9, represented by Vice Chairman Kionne L. McGhee. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026; pending before the Board as of the document date, with an agenda date of 9/1/2026
- Address:
- SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management; The Nature Conservancy as Assignor; Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto as Seller
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Miami-Dade County is 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. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded the item to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation on July 14, 2026. The BCC agenda date is September 1, 2026. 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 (Forwarded to BCC with favorable recommendation by committee)
- 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 is set to accept an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres of freshwater wetlands 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 the Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond Program. The property is located at SW 344 St & SW 169 Ave, with folio number 16-7930-001-0050. The Board of County Commissioners is expected to approve this transaction on September 1, 2026. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board with a favorable recommendation on July 14, 2026. 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 (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)
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. 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 (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 resolution to accept an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Dade Wetlands Project. The seller is Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto. The purchase price is $3,500,000.00, funded from Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond funds. The property is located at SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue, inside the Urban Development Boundary. The case file number is 261161. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 7/14/2026. The agenda date is 9/1/2026. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor to execute the assignment, exercise all provisions, accept conveyance by general warranty deed, and record the deed. The property is freshwater wetlands. The appraisals were $4,356,000.00 (March 12, 2025) and $4,000,000.00 (April 5, 2025). The EEL Program seeks partial reimbursement of $350,000.00 from FDEP pursuant to Resilient Florida Grant Agreement 22SRP45. The EEL Program has acquired approximately 24,232 acres since inception. The property is in Commission District 9. The folio is 16-7930-001-0050. The staff recommendation is to accept the assignment. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- 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 on 7/14/2026; pending before the Board as of the document date
- Address:
- SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management; The Nature Conservancy as Assignor; Miami-Dade County as Assignee; Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto, as Seller
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) 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, to be funded from Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond funds. The property is located at SW 344 St & SW 169 Ave, parcel folio 16-7930-001-0050. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded the item to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 7/14/2026. The BCC agenda date is 9/1/2026.
- 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
- 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 is set to accept an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres of freshwater wetlands 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. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded this item to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation. The BCC is scheduled to consider this resolution on September 1, 2026. 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 BCC Assignment
- 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 is accepting an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Dade Wetlands Project. The property is located at SW 344 St & SW 169 Ave, with folio number 16-7930-001-0050. The purchase price is $3,500,000.00, funded by Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond funds. 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 matter is in committee, with an agenda date of 9/1/2026. The purpose is to acquire, preserve, enhance, restore, conserve, and maintain environmentally endangered lands. Public comment is not stated in this document.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- In Committee
- 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 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)
EEL OPTION TO PURCHASE SOUTH DADE WETLANDS
Miami-Dade County resolution to accept an Assignment of Option to Purchase approximately 10 acres of freshwater wetlands within the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program South Dade Wetlands Project. The seller is Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto. The purchase price is $3,500,000.00, funded from Building Better Communities General Obligation Bond funds. The property is located at SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue, inside the Urban Development Boundary. The case file number is 261161. The Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee forwarded it to the BCC with a favorable recommendation on 7/14/2026. The agenda date is 9/1/2026. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor to execute the assignment, exercise all provisions, perform all acts necessary, accept conveyance by general warranty deed, record the deed, and provide a recorded copy to the Clerk of the Board within thirty days. The appraisals were $4,356,000.00 (March 12, 2025) and $4,000,000.00 (April 5, 2025). The EEL Program seeks partial reimbursement of $350,000.00 from FDEP pursuant to Resilient Florida Grant Agreement 22SRP45. The property is in Commission District 9, represented by Vice Chairman Kionne L. McGhee. The EEL Program Manager Janet Gil will monitor the contract. The property is within the South Dade Wetlands Project, critical for acquisition due to its strategic location between Everglades National Park and Biscayne National Park, and within the watersheds of Florida Bay, Biscayne Bay, and Card and Barnes Sounds. The acquisition is consistent with the Sea Level Rise Task Force Recommendations. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- 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 on 7/14/2026; pending before the Board as of the document date
- Address:
- SW 344 Street and SW 169 Avenue
- Applicant:
- Department of Environmental Resources Management; The Nature Conservancy as Assignor; Miami-Dade County as Assignee; Timothy H. Noto and Ellen C. Noto, as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Rachel M. Noto, as 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
The document is a legislative matter for Miami-Dade County, file number 261154, a Resolution introduced on 6/24/2026, with an agenda date of 9/1/2026 and agenda item number 8C2. The resolution approves 19 grant award agreements between Miami-Dade County, acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium, and South Florida artists from the Consortium's FY 2025-2026 general operating funds, totaling $285,000.00, including $165,000.00 on behalf of Miami-Dade County, for the Visual and Media Artists Grant Program. The grants are $15,000.00 each to the following artists: Miami-Dade County: Alicia Edwards, AlíIkens Plancher, Arsimmer McCoy, Carolina Antonia Wright (Antonia Wright), Edison Peñafiel Projects, LLC (Edison Peñafiel), Edson Jean, Esai A Figueroa Ruiz, GeoVanna Gonzalez Studio LLC (GeoVanna Gonzalez), Juan Luis Matos, Maria Luna Palazzolo, Monica Lopez De Victoria. Broward County: 30.06 LLC (Lauren & Isabella Pedrosa), Gabino A. Castelan, Julian Morales, Nathalie Victoria Alfonso Juez. Martin County: Linda Reymore. Monroe County: Stacey Johnson Hardy. Palm Beach County: Diane Arrieta, Jeanne Faye Jaffe. The resolution also authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the grant agreements and waives Resolution No. R-130-06. The staff recommendation is to approve the 19 grant award agreements. The item was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026. The Consortium recommended the grants at its May 13, 2026 meeting based on reviews of 339 applications by regional and national panels of art experts. The regional panel met on April 20, 2026, and the national panel met on April 27, 2026. The fiscal impact states the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget indicates the item has been budgeted, with a revenue amount of $467,000 from fund code S2007. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment. The document does not state a specific street address, parcel, acreage, or zoning change, as this is a grant program, not a construction project.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Resolution approving 19 grant award agreements between Miami-Dade County, acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium, and South Florida artists for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program, totaling $285,000.00, including $165,000.00 on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are $15,000.00 each to 19 artists. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreements and waives Resolution No. R-130-06. The item was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026. The agenda date is 9/1/2026. The grants were recommended by the Consortium at its May 13, 2026 meeting based on reviews of 339 applications by regional and national panels. The impact is countywide and regional, reflecting the Consortium's five-county membership (Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe and Palm Beach). No public comment or stakeholder sentiment 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 on 7/14/2026; status is Before the Board; final action not stated
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium; Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs (administers program and serves as fiscal agent); individual artists listed as grantees
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
Resolution approving 19 grant award agreements between Miami-Dade County, acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium, and South Florida artists for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program, totaling $285,000.00, including $165,000.00 on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are $15,000.00 each to 19 artists across Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 9/1/2026. The resolution also waives Resolution No. R-130-06. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment 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; pending before the Board
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium; Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs; 19 individual artists and entities listed
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
Resolution approving 19 grant award agreements between Miami-Dade County, acting as fiscal agent on behalf of the South Florida Cultural Consortium, and South Florida artists from the Consortium's FY 2025-2026 general operating funds in an amount of $285,000.00 for the Visual and Media Artists Grant Program, including $165,000.00 on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute grant agreements and waives Resolution No. R-130-06. The item was introduced on 6/24/2026, forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 9/1/2026. The grant recipients are listed by county: Miami-Dade County (Alicia Edwards, Alí Ikens Plancher, Arsimmer McCoy, Carolina Antonia Wright, Edison Peñafiel Projects, LLC, Edson Jean, Esai A Figueroa Ruiz, GeoVanna Gonzalez Studio LLC, Juan Luis Matos, Maria Luna Palazzolo, Monica Lopez De Victoria) each $15,000.00; Broward County (30.06 LLC, Gabino A. Castelan, Julian Morales, Nathalie Victoria Alfonso Juez) each $15,000.00; Martin County (Linda Reymore) $15,000.00; Monroe County (Stacey Johnson Hardy) $15,000.00; Palm Beach County (Diane Arrieta, Jeanne Faye Jaffe) each $15,000.00. The grants were recommended by the Consortium at its May 13, 2026 meeting based on reviews of 339 applications by regional and national panels of art experts. The fiscal impact notes the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget includes $467,000 in fund code S2007. The document does not state any public comment or stakeholder sentiment.
- Board:
- Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee
- Date:
- 2026-07-14
- Type:
- Resolution
- Decision:
- Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation
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
Resolution approving 19 grant award agreements between Miami-Dade County, acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium, and South Florida artists for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program, totaling $285,000.00, including $165,000.00 on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are $15,000.00 each to 19 artists across Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. The resolution also authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreements and waives Resolution No. R-130-06. The item was forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026. The agenda date is 9/1/2026. The grants were recommended by the Consortium at its May 13, 2026 meeting based on reviews of 339 applications by regional and national panels. The Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs administers the program and serves as fiscal agent. The fiscal impact is $285,000.00 total, with $165,000.00 from Miami-Dade County, budgeted in the FY 2025-2026 Adopted Budget. The program has been in existence since 1988 and all grant recipients have complied with contractual requirements. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment 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
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium; Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs; individual artists listed: Miami-Dade County: Alicia Edwards, AléIkens Plancher, Arsimmer McCoy, Carolina Antonia Wright (Antonia Wright), Edison Peñafiel Projects, LLC (Edison Peñafiel), Edson Jean, Esai A Figueroa Ruiz, GeoVanna Gonzalez Studio LLC (GeoVanna Gonzalez), Juan Luis Matos, Maria Luna Palazzolo, Monica Lopez De Victoria; Broward County: 30.06 LLC (Lauren & Isabella Pedrosa), Gabino A. Castelan, Julian Morales, Nathalie Victoria Alfonso Juez; Martin County: Linda Reymore; Monroe County: Stacey Johnson Hardy; Palm Beach County: Diane Arrieta, Jeanne Faye Jaffe
FLORIDA CULTURAL CONSORTIUM VISUAL & MEDIA ARTISTS
Resolution approving 19 grant award agreements between Miami-Dade County, acting as fiscal agent for the South Florida Cultural Consortium, and South Florida artists for the FY 2025-2026 Visual and Media Artists Grant Program, totaling $285,000.00, including $165,000.00 on behalf of Miami-Dade County. The grants are $15,000.00 each to 19 artists across Miami-Dade, Broward, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties. The resolution also authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute the agreements and waives Resolution No. R-130-06. The item was forwarded to the BCC with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 7/14/2026, and is scheduled for the BCC agenda on 9/1/2026. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment 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 on 7/14/2026); pending BCC action on 9/1/2026
- Applicant:
- South Florida Cultural Consortium; Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs (administers program); individual artists listed as grantees
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)
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