CREATING MDC BOATER SAFETY, BAY EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD

Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee · 2026-09-09 · ordinance

The document is a legislative item creating the Miami-Dade County Boater Safety and Bay Education Advisory Board. It does not describe a physical development project, site, or construction work. It is an ordinance establishing a nine-member advisory board to make recommendations on boater safety in Biscayne Bay. The ordinance was introduced on 7/1/2026, adopted on first reading on 7/21/2026, and forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation following a public hearing on 9/9/2026. The final action is pending, with an agenda date of 10/6/2026. The ordinance creates Article CLXXII of Chapter 2 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The board's duties include making recommendations on boater education, enforcement of vessel safety laws, and measures to reduce accidents on the water. The board will consist of nine voting members appointed by the County Mayor and/or the Board of County Commissioners, serving terms of two or four years. Members serve without compensation. The board will hold quarterly meetings. The ordinance becomes effective ten days after enactment unless vetoed by the Mayor. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.