UM OPERATING AGREEMENT

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

A resolution to waive competitive bidding and approve a non-competitive Programming Partnership Operating Agreement between Miami-Dade County and the University of Miami for operation of a coral production facility and educational programming on a 0.556-acre portion of County-owned park land on Virginia Key. The agreement is for the University of Miami to fully fund, construct, maintain, and operate the facility, with no fiscal impact to the County. The item was introduced on 8/18/2026, forwarded to the Board with a favorable recommendation by the Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee on 9/9/2026, and is scheduled for the Board agenda on 10/6/2026 as item 8H. The agreement expires on June 30, 2050. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.