Miami-Dade County public meetings in 2020

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider and vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including creating a new Office of Policy and Budgetary Affairs, increasing tenant notification periods for month-to-month leases, and establishing a Buy American iron and steel procurement program. The agenda also includes approvals for district funding allocations, in-kind services for a major sporting event, and various departmental contracts.

• Ordinance creating Office of Policy and Budgetary Affairs (adopted 13-0)
• Ordinance increasing notification period for month-to-month residential tenancies (adopted first reading 13-0)
• Ordinance creating Buy American Iron and Steel Products Procurement Program (adopted first reading 13-0)
• Resolution authorizing $320,000 in in-kind police and fire services for 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship
• Resolution approving $5,000 allocations to Voices for Children Foundation and Kristi House from District 11 parking permit fees

The Board adopted the 'Save Charlie Act' establishing a no-kill animal shelter policy, and extended COVID-19 financial relief for Miami International Airport concessionaires through April 2021. It also approved the creation of the Office of Policy and Budgetary Affairs, adopted the 2021 state legislative priorities, and approved several contracts and appointments.

• Adopted 'Save Charlie Act' no-kill animal shelter policy (13-0)
• Extended airport concessionaire COVID relief up to $32,996,656 through April 2021 (13-0)
• Created Office of Policy and Budgetary Affairs under the Board (13-0)
• Adopted 2021 state legislative priorities with 13 priorities (13-0)
• Approved $28.72M dental insurance contract renewal (13-0)
• Approved $1.5M loan for mixed-income development at 3750 South Dixie Highway (13-0)
• Approved 1% hazard pay for COVID-exposed employees (13-0)
• Deferred South Dade Transitway BRT notice-to-proceed resolution to Feb 16, 2021 (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution appointing someone to fill the vacant District 8 commissioner seat. The item was previously deferred twice and has been amended for this meeting. No other substantive business is listed.

• Resolution to fill vacancy in Office of County Commissioner for District 8 (Item 202284)
• Prime sponsor: Rebeca Sosa
• Previously deferred on 11/19/2020 (passed 9-3) and 12/1/2020 (passed 12-0)
• Item amended for 12/7/2020 meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on December 7, 2020, to address COVID-19-related items. The board received updates on the pandemic and vaccine guidelines, adopted a resolution urging state action on property tax relief, and approved reallocating $1,911,530.38 in CARES Act funds to support small nonprofits. A resolution to extend financial relief for Miami International Airport business partners was deferred.

• Resolution urging Florida governor and legislature to extend property tax discount payment periods for COVID-19 relief (adopted 12-0)
• Reallocation of $1,911,530.38 in unspent CARES Act funds from hospitality industry grants to small nonprofit support grants (adopted 12-0)
• Resolution to extend financial relief for Miami International Airport business partners through April 30, 2021, totaling $32,996,656 (deferred)
• Mayor's update on COVID-19 and report on vaccine guidelines (presented)

The Board adopted resolutions reallocating $1,911,530.38 in unspent CARES Act funds from the Hospitality Industry Grant Program to the Small Nonprofit Support Grants Program (R-1234-20, 12-0) and urging the Governor and Legislature to provide property tax relief (R-1233-20, 12-0). It also adopted a resolution allowing municipalities to use $75 million in CARES funds for COVID-19 programs with priority for rental assistance and eviction prevention (R-1236-20, 10-0), and urged FEMA to reimburse the County for food provided to elderly residents (R-1235-20, 11-0). The Board deferred the airport financial relief plan to the December 15, 2020 meeting.

• Adopted resolution reallocating $1,911,530.38 to Small Nonprofit Support Grants Program (12-0)
• Adopted resolution urging property tax relief for owners (12-0)
• Adopted resolution allowing municipalities to use $75M CARES funds for COVID-19 programs, prioritizing rental assistance (10-0)
• Adopted resolution urging FEMA to reimburse County for elderly food program (11-0)
• Deferred airport financial relief plan to December 15, 2020 (12-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met to discuss various ordinances, including new regulations for outdoor dining and transportation surtax funds. The agenda also included a special presentation honoring the Elections Department and discussions regarding a vacancy in Commission District 8.

• Ordinance to revise outdoor dining regulations and create a pilot program for areas without additional permits
• Ordinance to allow use of Charter County Transportation System Surtax funds for on-demand trips regardless of origin or destination
• Resolution to donate a surplus 2001 Ford Excursion to the Haitian American Emergency Relief Committee Inc.
• Resolution regarding the establishment of the Silver Palms West Community Development District
• Discussion regarding filling the vacancy in Commission District 8

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider and vote on a range of items, including creating three new special taxing districts for street lighting and maintenance, approving plats for new developments, and amending ordinances related to small business programs and contract awards. Several items were adopted, deferred, or withdrawn during the meeting.

• Created Coral Way by Luxcom Street Lighting Special Taxing District (bounded by SW 21 St, SW 144 Ave, SW 21 Terr, SW 145 Ave) and approved assessment roll
• Created Bowtie Subdivision Multipurpose Maintenance and Street Lighting Special Taxing District (bounded by SW 180 St, SW 147 Ave, SW 184 St, Seaboard Coastline Railroad) and approved assessment roll
• Created Covadonga Street Lighting Special Taxing District (bounded by SW 38 St, SW 147 Pl, SW 39 St, SW 148 Pl) and approved assessment roll
• Adopted ordinance on first reading to amend small business enterprise program bid preference eligibility (Item 4A)
• Approved plat of BHSF Coral Way MOB by Baptist Health South Florida, Inc. (near SW 145 Ave and SW 26 St)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting with one substantive item: a resolution to suspend county rules that prevent commissioners and other board members from participating and voting remotely via communications technology during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The resolution applies when a quorum is physically present and remote presence is medically necessary. The item was adopted by a 9-0 vote.

• Resolution 202291 suspending remote-participation restrictions during COVID-19 emergency
• Adopted 9-0
• Sponsored by Sen. Javier D. Souto with 9 co-sponsors

The Board adopted Resolution R-1160-20, which suspends county rules preventing commissioners and other board members from participating and voting remotely via communications media technology during the COVID-19 state of emergency, provided a physical quorum is present and the remote presence is medically necessary. The vote was 9-0, with Commissioners Jordan, Higgins, Suarez, and Cava absent. The Board also discussed but did not act on a proposal to ask the governor for broader virtual meeting flexibility, deferring it to a future meeting.

• Adopted Resolution R-1160-20 allowing remote participation and voting for medically necessary absences during COVID-19 (9-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (8-0)
• Deferred discussion of a letter to the governor on broader virtual meeting flexibility to the November 19, 2020 meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting with 12 items, mostly resolutions. Key actions included approving a $50 million agreement with Brightline for commuter rail, shifting $3.19 million in bond funds to redevelop Culmer Place and Culmer Gardens, and conveying county-owned properties for $10 each to build affordable housing. The board also approved a $13.5 million grant to Miami Wilds, reallocated CARES Act funds for pandemic relief, and discussed COVID-19 updates.

• Approved $50M payment to Brightline for SMART Plan commuter rail service
• Reallocated $3,189,856.79 from Liberty Square/Lincoln Gardens to Culmer Place/Gardens redevelopment
• Conveyed 5 county properties to Community Coalition of South Dade for $10 each for affordable housing
• Approved $13.5M grant to Miami Wilds, LLC from Building Better Communities bond funds
• Reallocated CARES Act funds to United Way for hardship assistance

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to vote on several resolutions, including a major agreement with Brightline for commuter rail service, multiple affordable housing land conveyances, and COVID-19 relief fund allocations. The agenda includes public hearings and items placed directly by the Chair without committee review.

• Authorize negotiations with Brightline for commuter rail, up to $50M plus $12M/year
• Approve $13.5M grant to Miami Wilds, LLC from bond program
• Convey 5 county-owned properties to Community Coalition of South Dade for $10 each for affordable housing
• Reallocate up to $13M in CARES Act funds to United Way for hardship assistance
• Approve $3M for hazardous duty pay supplement for Public Health Trust employees

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Commission is meeting virtually to vote on resolutions, including a major COVID-19 economic relief package for Port of Miami cruise lines and terminals. The board will also consider a new park, transit funding, and housing plans. Several items were carried over from prior meetings and are being voted on or amended.

• Authorizes COVID-19 recovery amendments for Port of Miami cruise agreements with estimated fiscal impact of $68,500,000
• Approves $1,300,000 in transportation surtax funds for Commodore Trail master plan and construction in City of Miami
• Approves $1,000,000 for Jackson Health System urgent care center at 3737 SW 8th Street, Coral Gables
• Directs plan to create a park at county-owned property at 12821 SW 232nd Street
• Approves 90-year amended ground lease for Quail Roost Transit Village with $2,500,000 minimum rent payment

The Board adopted the Better Bus Network resolution as amended, with exceptions for routes 35 and 35A, by an 8-1 vote (Commissioner Jordan voting no). The amendment directs the County Mayor to implement the network with those route exceptions and to prepare status reports. The Board also adopted several other resolutions, including a park plan at 12821 SW 232nd Street, an interlocal agreement for the Commodore Trail, and a resolution urging Congress to fund airline concessionaires.

• Adopted Better Bus Network resolution with exceptions (R-1100-20), 8-1, with Commissioner Jordan voting no
• Adopted resolution to plan a park and possible fire rescue facility at 12821 SW 232nd Street (R-1087-20), 10-0
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Miami for Commodore Trail funding up to $1,300,000 (R-1089-20), 11-0
• Adopted resolution urging Congress to fund airline concessionaires and carriers (R-1091-20), 11-0
• Approved second amendment to land sale contract with Miami-Dade Steel, LLC for 123.03 acres (R-1102-20), 11-0
• Rescinded $500,000 grant to Alternative Programs, Inc. and reallocated to South Florida Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce (R-1106-20), 11-0
• Rescinded $3,000,000 allocation to Wynwood Plaza, LLC and reallocated funds to next-in-line projects (R-1107-20), 11-0
• Approved hotel management contract with Driftwood Hospitality Management II, LLC (R-1114-20), 11-0

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met virtually and approved several items, including a first-reading ordinance to expand the Rapid Transit Zone to include the Metromover corridor and stations, and a report on converting bus rapid transit to heavy rail along the South Corridor Transitway. The board also adopted ordinances creating special taxing districts for street lighting and maintenance, and approved various grant applications and community-based organization allocations.

• Ordinance expanding Rapid Transit Zone to include Metromover corridor and stations (first reading, passed 11-0)
• Report on convertibility of Bus Rapid Transit to heavy rail along South Corridor Transitway (accepted, passed 11-0)
• Resolution authorizing $1,000,000 Port Security Grant with $333,334 match from Fire District funds (adopted, passed 11-0)
• Resolution ratifying five Transportation Alternatives grant applications totaling $1,892,374 with $1,593,316 match (adopted, passed 11-0)
• Ordinance creating Silver Palms West Community Development District (first reading, passed 11-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met virtually on October 8, 2020, and adopted several resolutions, including a $5.7 million payment to the City of Homestead for the Homestead Multimodal Center, creation of a driver license suspension task force, and allocations for community programs. The agenda also included approvals for a jobs incentive program, a police assistance agreement, and airport lease amendments.

• Approved up to $5,700,000 from TIID Trust Fund for Homestead Multimodal Center transit components and 850 parking spaces
• Created a Driver License Suspension Task Force
• Allocated $500,000 for Future Bound Miami children's savings accounts
• Approved up to $650,000 for Confidential Project Sunshine jobs incentive
• Approved $5,000,000 allocation to Block 45, LLC from Building Better Communities bond funds

The Board approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Homestead for up to $5.7 million from the Transportation Infrastructure Improvement District trust fund for the Homestead Multimodal Center, including exclusive transit use of 850 parking spaces (11-1). It also created a Driver License Suspension Task Force, amended to allow non-county electors to serve and to report back to the Board (11-0). A resolution directing negotiations for a fixed base operator at Homestead Air Reserve Base was adopted as amended to limit uses to general aviation (12-0).

• Adopted resolution R-1041-20 authorizing up to $5.7M to City of Homestead for transit center and 850 parking spaces (11-1, Martinez no)
• Adopted as amended resolution R-1042-20 creating Driver License Suspension Task Force; removed elector requirement, added Board report and Criminal Justice Council coordination (11-0)
• Adopted as amended resolution R-1043-20 directing negotiations for fixed base operator at Homestead Air Reserve Base, limited to general aviation (12-0)
• Adopted resolution R-1044-20 allocating $500,000 to Future Bound Miami children's savings accounts (10-0)
• Adopted resolution R-1045-20 approving Implementing Order 2-14 for Independent Civilian Panel (7-3, Sosa, Souto, Martinez no)
• Approved 10 budget allocation reports for district office funds and community grants, including $5,000 to Delta Care and $7,000 to Big Brothers/Big Sisters
• Adopted resolutions R-1046-20 through R-1052-20 approving various allocations and agreements, including $650,000 for Project Sunshine and Opa-locka airport lease amendment (all 10-0)
• Adopted as amended resolution R-1053-20 for District 9 allocations, adding $20,000 for Rebuilding Together Miami-Dade (10-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held a virtual meeting to review transportation reports and adopt several ordinances on first reading. Key decisions included a new fertilizer regulation ordinance, zoning amendments for self-service car air vacuums, and changes to zoning notice requirements. The body also accepted reports on the replacement detention facility and domestic violence outreach, while deferring the Brightline memorandum of understanding.

• Ordinance 201934: Adopted on first reading (13-0) to regulate fertilizer application, adopting FDEP model standards with additional restrictions on nitrogen and phosphorus.
• Ordinance 201958: Adopted on first reading (13-0) to authorize self-service car air vacuums in multi-family residential developments in certain zoning districts.
• Ordinance 201909: Adopted on first reading (11-2) to reduce notice and hearing requirements before zoning actions and revise publication and mailing rules.
• Resolution 201900: Ratified a public transportation grant agreement up to $210,000.00 with the Florida Department of Transportation for the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport blast fence project.
• Report 201903: Accepted (11-0) regarding the county's need for a replacement detention facility and recommended funding model.

The Board rejected the proposed $33.4 million janitorial services contract for downtown facilities to Chi-Ada Corporation, Inc. after concerns about the company's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification. Instead, the Board voted to reject all bids and readvertise the contract. The Board also approved several other items, including a fertilizer ordinance on first reading, and deferred the Brightline commuter rail memorandum of understanding to no date certain.

• Rejected $33.4M janitorial contract to Chi-Ada; ordered rebid (8-3)
• Adopted fertilizer regulation ordinance on first reading (13-0)
• Deferred Brightline Northeast Corridor commuter rail MOU to no date certain (10-0)
• Approved $5.25M COPS hiring grant with $5.245M local match (12-0)
• Approved $30.5M Metrorail acoustical barrier contract to Halley Engineering (12-0)
• Approved $12.8M water main contract to Acosta Tractors (12-0)
• Approved $1M Doral library land purchase (12-0)
• Approved $1.8M for Black Archives Lyric Theater restoration (12-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held a special virtual meeting focused on COVID-19 pandemic response. They discussed the pandemic's impact, received an oral update on the Coronavirus Relief Fund, and approved several resolutions allocating CARES Act funds for rental assistance, child and adult day care centers, and other relief measures. The board also ratified the Mayor's state of emergency orders.

• Approved $12,216,000 for COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2 (ERAP2), including $7,716,000 from CARES Act and recaptured ERAP funds
• Approved resolution directing $5 million in CARES Act funds for forgivable loans/grants to child and adult day care centers in unincorporated areas
• Adopted resolution to create a marker or monument honoring doctors and nurses on the COVID-19 front lines
• Ratified Mayor's COVID-19 state of emergency orders (passed 8-1)
• Deferred resolution for a $3,000,000 mobile mental health clinic

Board of County Commissioners

This is the second budget hearing for fiscal year 2020-21. The Board is adopting ordinances that set property tax millage rates for the countywide general fund, bonded debt, unincorporated areas, fire rescue, and library system, and that approve the budgets for the countywide general fund, unincorporated area, and other funds. The agenda also includes a report on the proposed budget and a consent agenda.

• Adopts countywide general fund millage rate for FY 2020-21 (Item A, passed 12-0)
• Adopts countywide bonded debt service millage (Item B, passed 13-0)
• Adopts countywide general fund budget, amended (Item C)
• Adopts unincorporated municipal service area budget (Item E, passed 10-3)
• Adopts proprietary and special district budgets, including transit fare waivers for first quarter (Item H, passed 8-5)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting focused on COVID-19 response, discussing the pandemic, economic recovery, and contact tracing. They approved resolutions allocating CARES Act funds for food distribution, homeless services, and $10 million for micro-business loans and rental assistance in the unincorporated area. A resolution to fund a sickle cell foundation facility was withdrawn.

• Allocated $10,000,000 in CARES Act funds: $5M for micro-business revolving loans, $5M for emergency rental assistance (Special Item 10)
• Approved $1,794,200 in CARES Act grants for bulk food and produce distribution (Special Item 7)
• Ratified $2,700,000 in ESG funds for homeless housing/services, up to $3,300,000 (Special Item 8)
• Directed COVID-19 testing priority for school faculty and staff (Special Item 6)
• Withdrew $10,000,000 grant to Sickle Foundation for COVID-19 facility (Special Item 11)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting virtually to vote on several resolutions, including a major $368.2 million design-build contract for the South Dade Transitway rapid transit project. The board will also consider a $33.4 million janitorial services contract, a plan for a new regional park, and a resolution declaring a Biscayne Bay emergency.

• $368,233,493.42 design-build contract to OHL USA, Inc. for the South Corridor (South Dade Transitway) Rapid Transit Project
• $33,445,316.00 five-year janitorial services contract for downtown facilities awarded to Chi-Ada Corporation, Inc.
• Resolution directing a plan to create a regional park at 20201 NW 37th Avenue
• Resolution declaring a Biscayne Bay emergency and prioritizing actions for its health
• Resolution approving 1% hazard pay for employees working with COVID-19 patients

The Board approved a $368.2 million design-build contract for the South Corridor (South Dade Transitway) Rapid Transit Project, a bus rapid transit system convertible to rail. It also ratified a $7.79 million emergency janitorial contract, declared a Biscayne Bay emergency, and approved hazard pay for healthcare workers. A $33.4 million janitorial contract was deferred to October 6, 2020.

• Approved $368,233,493 design-build contract for South Corridor Rapid Transit Project to OHL USA, Inc. (12-0)
• Ratified $7,794,650 emergency janitorial contract, amended to allow month-to-month extension (12-0)
• Deferred $33,445,316 janitorial services contract to Chi-Ada Corporation to October 6, 2020 (9-1)
• Declared Biscayne Bay emergency and established policy to prioritize bay health actions (12-0)
• Approved 1% hazard pay for CIR and AFSCME employees working with COVID-19 patients (12-0 each)
• Approved $6,416,535 construction contract for Dolphin Fire Rescue Station 68 (12-0)
• Directed creation of regional park plan at 20201 NW 37th Avenue (12-0)
• Approved numerous district discretionary fund allocations to local nonprofits

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held its first budget hearing for fiscal year 2020-21, considering the proposed budget and ordinances setting property tax millage rates for the countywide general fund, bonded debt, unincorporated areas, fire rescue, and library system. The board also voted on ordinances adopting the countywide and unincorporated area budgets, as well as other proprietary and special district budgets. All items were adopted on first reading, with votes ranging from 13-0 to 7-6.

• Adopted countywide general fund millage and budget (12-1)
• Adopted unincorporated municipal service area millage and budget (11-2)
• Adopted fire rescue and library system millage rates (13-0)
• Adopted proprietary and special district budgets, including a pay plan and transit fare waivers (7-6)
• Heard a report on the FY 2020-21 proposed budget

The Board of County Commissioners held its first budget hearing for Fiscal Year 2020-21, adopting proposed millage rates and tentative budgets on first reading. All items will face a final public hearing and vote on September 17, 2020. The countywide general fund operating millage was set at 4.669 mils, and the countywide general fund budget was adopted with a 12-1 vote, with Commissioner Suarez dissenting.

• Adopted countywide general fund operating millage of 4.669 mils (Ordinance 20-89), 13-0
• Adopted countywide bonded debt service millage of 0.478 mils (Ordinance 20-90), 13-0
• Adopted countywide general fund budget (Ordinance, 12-1; Suarez no), with CBO funding portion bifurcated
• Adopted UMSA operating millage of 1.9283 mils (Ordinance 20-92), 13-0
• Adopted UMSA fund budget (Ordinance 20-93), 11-2; Suarez and Martinez no
• Adopted Fire Rescue Service District operating millage of 2.4207 mils (Ordinance 20-94), 13-0
• Adopted Library System operating millage of 0.284 mils (Ordinance 20-95), 13-0
• Adopted proprietary and other budgets (Ordinance 20-96), 7-6; Sosa, Suarez, Souto, Martinez, Diaz, Bovo no

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners held a special virtual meeting focused on the COVID-19 pandemic. The board discussed the pandemic's impact, including election planning for November, and voted on several related resolutions. Key actions included approving up to $16 million in CARES Act funds for temporary hazard pay for first responders and corrections officers, and directing a $1 million plan to expand mental health services.

• Resolution to expand mental health services with up to $1,000,000 (Adopted 12-0)
• Resolution approving up to $16,000,000 in CARES Act funds for temporary hazard pay for first responders and corrections officers (Amended)
• Resolution to display COVID-19 safety signage at Miami International Airport (Adopted 12-0)
• Resolution ratifying the County Mayor's COVID-19 state of emergency orders (Adopted 12-0)
• Discussion on COVID-19 impact on November election planning, voter safety, and postal concerns

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met virtually on August 4, 2020. The only substantive item was a resolution to call a countywide special election on November 3, 2020, asking voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to establish an independent civilian panel. The resolution failed by a vote of 8 to 5. The rest of the agenda was procedural.

• Resolution 201460 to call a special election on establishing an independent civilian panel (failed 8-5)
• Special election proposed for November 3, 2020, in conjunction with general election

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to consider a single item: a resolution calling a countywide special election on November 3, 2020, to ask voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to establish an Independent Civilian Panel (ICP). The resolution failed by a vote of 8-5, meaning the question will not appear on the ballot. No other substantive business was transacted.

• Approved meeting agenda (13-0)
• Failed resolution to call special election for Independent Civilian Panel ballot question (8-5)

Board of County Commissioners

This meeting of the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, scheduled for July 30, 2020, was cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate such as invocation, roll call, and public comment, with no substantive items for action.

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on items related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board approved resolutions to create a $10 million arts support grant program and a $10 million emergency fund for taxicab and jitney drivers, both funded by the CARES Act. It also adopted resolutions urging state and federal action on school reopening, property tax relief, and the HEROES Act, and ratified the Mayor's emergency orders.

• Approved $10M Miami-Dade Arts Support Grant Program for cultural organizations and artists-entrepreneurs (Item 8)
• Approved $10M emergency fund/grant for taxicab and jitney drivers (Item 10)
• Adopted resolution urging Governor DeSantis to allow K-12 schools to open for distance learning only (Item 9)
• Adopted resolution urging Florida to provide property tax relief, such as delayed payments or waived penalties (Item 11)
• Adopted resolution urging Congress to pass the HEROES Act for rental/mortgage assistance and stimulus payments (Item 7)

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting on COVID-19, adopting several resolutions. It approved a $10 million Miami-Dade Arts Support Grant Program for cultural organizations and artists-entrepreneurs (R-771-20, 11-0), and a $10 million emergency fund for taxicab, jitney, and for-hire limousine drivers (R-773-20, 11-0). The Board also adopted resolutions urging the Governor to allow distance learning only for K-12 schools (R-772-20, 11-0), urging state property tax relief (R-774-20, 12-0), and ratifying the Mayor's COVID-19 emergency orders (R-775-20, 11-0). A motion to accept the Mayor's oral report on the CARES Act financial strategy was accepted (10-1), after a proposed amendment to hold funds was rejected.

• Adopted $10M Arts Support Grant Program for cultural organizations (R-771-20, 11-0)
• Adopted $10M emergency fund for taxi, jitney, and limousine drivers (R-773-20, 11-0)
• Adopted resolution urging distance learning only for K-12 schools (R-772-20, 11-0)
• Adopted resolution urging state property tax relief (R-774-20, 12-0)
• Ratified Mayor's COVID-19 emergency orders (R-775-20, 11-0)
• Adopted resolution urging Congress to pass HEROES Act (R-770-20, 10-1)
• Adopted hazardous duty pay resolutions for health trust employees and bus operators (R-767-20, R-768-20, 11-0)
• Accepted CARES Act financial strategy report (10-1); amendment to hold funds failed

Board of County Commissioners

The West Perrine Community Redevelopment Agency board met virtually and approved three special items: two grant agreements and the agency's fiscal year 2019-20 budget. All items were adopted, with the budget passing 11-1 and the grants passing 12-0.

• Grant up to $75,000 to Mz. Goose Inc. for Historic Bethel House Museum operations
• Grant up to $500,000 to Richmond-Perrine Optimist Club ($150,000 operations, $350,000 capital)
• FY 2019-20 budget totaling $1,215,226 approved 11-1

The West Perrine Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board approved three resolutions: a $75,000 grant to Mz. Goose Inc. for the Historic Bethel House Museum, a $500,000 grant agreement with Richmond-Perrine Optimist Club for operational support and capital improvements, and the FY 2019-20 budget totaling $1,215,226. All votes were 12-0 except the budget, which passed 11-1 with Commissioner Martinez voting no. The meeting was procedural with no public comments.

• Approved $75,000 grant to Mz. Goose Inc. for Bethel House Museum operations (12-0)
• Approved $500,000 grant to Richmond-Perrine Optimist Club, with $150K for operations and $350K for capital improvements (12-0)
• Approved FY 2019-20 CRA budget of $1,215,226 (11-1, Martinez no)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners held a special virtual meeting on July 16, 2020, focused on COVID-19 pandemic response. The board discussed updates on the pandemic, medical care in underserved communities, and the hospitality industry, and voted on several resolutions and ordinances related to emergency orders and relief funding.

• Approved $20,000,000 grant agreement with United Way of Miami-Dade for COVID-19 hardship assistance
• Approved $35,000,000 business grant program for hospitality industry relief, with $5,000,000 to South Beach Wine & Food Festival and FIU Chaplin School
• Adopted resolution ratifying Mayor's COVID-19 state of emergency orders
• Adopted resolution amending diversion program to include violations of emergency orders
• Withdrew ordinance on civil penalties for emergency order violations; amended substitute ordinance

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting focused on COVID-19 relief efforts. The most significant action was the adoption of an emergency ordinance (Ordinance 20-66) that makes violations of emergency orders eligible for enforcement through civil violation notices, allowing code inspectors to issue citations for violations like not wearing a mask. The Board also approved a $30 million business grant program for the hospitality industry, a $20 million grant agreement with United Way for hardship assistance, and ratified the Mayor's COVID-19 state of emergency orders.

• Adopted emergency ordinance 20-66 allowing civil citations for emergency order violations (13-0)
• Adopted resolution R-703-20 establishing $30M hospitality business grant program (13-0)
• Bifurcated $5M portion of hospitality grant program to July 21 meeting (13-0)
• Adopted resolution R-701-20 approving $20M United Way hardship assistance grant (13-0)
• Adopted resolution R-702-20 ratifying Mayor's COVID-19 emergency orders (13-0)
• Adopted resolution R-700-20 amending diversion program to include emergency order violations (13-0)
• Adopted resolution R-783-20 adding two members to COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force (13-0)
• Approved special meeting agenda (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is setting proposed property tax millage rates for fiscal year 2020-21, covering countywide operations, debt service, unincorporated areas, fire rescue, and library districts. All six resolutions were adopted unanimously (13-0). The board also set the date, time, and location for the public budget hearings.

• Resolution setting proposed FY 2020-21 countywide operating millage rate (adopted 13-0)
• Resolution setting proposed FY 2020-21 countywide debt service millage rate (adopted 13-0)
• Resolution setting proposed FY 2020-21 unincorporated municipal service area operating millage rate (adopted 13-0)
• Resolution setting proposed FY 2020-21 fire rescue district operating millage rate (adopted 13-0)
• Resolution setting proposed FY 2020-21 library district operating millage rate (adopted 13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners reviewed several aviation grant agreements and reports regarding COVID-19 demographics. The meeting also included presentations on the South-Central Florida Metroplex Project and housing summit trackers.

• $6,260,648.56 for perimeter intrusion detection technologies at Miami International Airport
• $5,500,000.00 grant for Miami International Airport terminal hardstand and ground support equipment
• $1,000,000.00 for Miami-OPA Locka Executive Airport taxiways/apron rehabilitation
• $1,426,352.00 in DOJ Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental funding for Fire and Rescue
• Donation of surplus 1999 North American buses to KINAD, Inc. and Concerned African Women, Inc.

The Board adopted Ordinance 20-65, creating an Independent Civilian Panel to oversee the Miami-Dade Police Department, by an 8-5 vote after amending it to allow commissioners to appoint members outside the nominating committee's recommendations. A related resolution (R-681-20) was adopted 10-3 to place a charter amendment establishing the panel on the November 3, 2020 ballot. A subsequent motion to reconsider the ordinance failed on a 7-5 vote, and a motion to waive rules to accept a majority vote on reconsideration also failed.

• Adopted Ordinance 20-65 creating Independent Civilian Panel (8-5)
• Adopted Resolution R-681-20 placing panel charter amendment on Nov. 3 ballot (10-3)
• Adopted Resolution R-655-20 selling 76.862 acres to Amazon for $22,056,853 (13-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-642-20 creating $10M COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (10-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-687-20 urging FPL to suspend disconnections until 60 days after emergency ends (13-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-664-20 approving $69M C-51 reservoir water capacity agreement (11-1)
• Adopted Resolution R-682-20 directing purchase of Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery (13-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-704-20 urging reconsideration of international student deportation policy (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board held a special virtual meeting focused on the COVID-19 pandemic. It adopted an ordinance on first reading (13-0) making violations of emergency orders eligible for enforcement through civil violation notices. The Board also heard a detailed presentation from Mayor Gimenez on new restrictions, including beach closures and mask mandates, and discussed hospital capacity, testing, and contact tracing.

• Adopted ordinance on first reading to allow civil penalties for emergency order violations (13-0)
• Set agenda for the special meeting (13-0)
• Board members agreed to be co-prime sponsors of a letter urging FPL to extend its service moratorium

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop to receive a briefing from the Miami-Dade Corrections Department on the proposed replacement of the downtown pre-trial detention center. No formal decisions or votes were taken during this workshop. The Corrections Director presented site options, cost estimates, and funding scenarios, and stated a final recommendation would be presented at the July BCC meeting.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this workshop
• Corrections Director to present final jail replacement recommendation at July BCC meeting
• Chairwoman asked Director to narrow down location recommendations for the project

Board of County Commissioners

The Board adopted on first reading a substitute ordinance reinstating and restructuring the Independent Review Panel (IRP) to investigate law enforcement officers, with a public hearing set for July 8, 2020. The vote was 9-4, with Commissioners Souto, Martinez, Diaz, and Bovo voting no. The Board also approved a $182 million reclaimed water agreement with FPL for the Turkey Point complex (10-0) and adopted a resolution creating a $10 million COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program, though the 4-day rule was invoked on that item.

• Adopted IRP ordinance on first reading (9-4), public hearing July 8
• Approved FPL Turkey Point reclaimed water agreement, up to $182M (10-0)
• Adopted resolution for $10M COVID-19 rental assistance program; 4-day rule invoked
• Approved $207M FAA CARES Act grant for airport (13-0)
• Approved $4.7M state grant for electric buses (13-0)
• Approved $1.5M youth summer jobs program grant (13-0)
• Deferred Beach Corridor advisory services work order to no date certain (11-0)
• Approved $1.06M contract for hydraulic lifts (11-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met virtually and voted on several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions included creating a new Santa Clara subzone in the rapid transit zone, approving multiple Safe Routes to School funding agreements, and establishing special taxing districts for street lighting. One ordinance regarding non-ad valorem assessments failed.

• Adopted ordinance creating Santa Clara Subzone in Fixed-Guideway Rapid Transit System Development Zone (File 201053)
• Approved Safe Routes to School agreements with Florida DOT totaling $1,487,636 ($513,438, $587,127, $97,740, $289,331)
• Adopted ordinance creating Devco Villas Multipurpose Maintenance and Street Lighting Special Taxing District (File 200878)
• Adopted ordinance creating Our Lady of Divine Providence Street Lighting Special Taxing District (File 200214)
• Failed ordinance approving non-ad valorem assessment rolls for special taxing districts (File 200988, vote 6-7)

The Board approved a $25 million CARES Act grant agreement with Dade County Federal Credit Union to create a revolving loan program for local micro-businesses affected by COVID-19. The Board also confirmed Alan Cominsky as Fire Chief, approved a commuter rail negotiation directive with Virgin Trains, and ratified the Mayor's COVID-19 emergency orders. Several other resolutions and ordinances were adopted, including multiple special taxing district creations and housing revenue bond approvals.

• Approved $25M CARES Act grant to Dade County Federal Credit Union for small business loans (13-0)
• Confirmed Alan Cominsky as Miami-Dade Fire Chief (13-0)
• Adopted resolution directing Mayor to negotiate commuter rail with Virgin Trains (11-2)
• Ratified Mayor's COVID-19 emergency orders (12-0)
• Adopted ordinance creating Santa Clara Subzone of Rapid Transit Zone (12-0)
• Approved $9.97M water/sewer construction contract to Daniel O'Connell's Sons (13-0)
• Approved $19.7M computer equipment contract amendment (13-0)
• Deferred review of new detention facility needs to no date certain (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved the award of a $160,173,671 contract to Siemens Mobility, Inc. for an Advanced Traffic Management System, over a bid protest from Horsepower Electric. The Board also selected Jonathan Ward as the new Executive Director of the Jay Malina International Trade Consortium. Several COVID-19 related resolutions were adopted, including one to allow outdoor seating at restaurants and another to ratify the Mayor's emergency orders.

• Awarded $160,173,671 Advanced Traffic Management System contract to Siemens Mobility (8-4)
• Selected Jonathan Ward as Jay Malina International Trade Consortium Executive Director (7-6)
• Adopted resolution to allow outdoor restaurant seating in unincorporated areas (13-0)
• Ratified Mayor's COVID-19 emergency orders (13-0)
• Adopted resolution directing no rent increases in county-funded affordable housing during emergencies (13-0)
• Approved $13.08M grant application for Ludlam Trail corridor (13-0)
• Adopted ordinance requiring disclosure of illegal construction for home buyers (13-0)
• Approved $7.7M in CARES Act funds for community development (12-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met virtually and approved a consent agenda with resolutions on transit grants, economic development incentives, and community allocations. Key actions include accepting a $100 million state grant for the South Corridor rapid transit project and approving several confidential business incentive packages.

• Approved $100,000,000 state grant for South Corridor (South Dade Transit) rapid transit project
• Approved $2,500,000 for Tamiami Station park-and-ride/bus terminal construction
• Approved $550,000 for Kendall Cruiser bus service
• Approved up to $8,000,000 for transportation disadvantaged trip and equipment grant
• Approved $325,770 for Confidential Project VENT and $491,000 for Confidential Project COOK as Targeted Jobs Incentive Fund businesses

The Board approved a $150 million revolving line of credit from Wells Fargo for the Public Health Trust, with amendments removing the mayor's authority to extend it and requiring Board approval for any extension. The Board also adopted a resolution directing the mayor to send vote-by-mail ballot request forms to registered voters who haven't requested one, and approved a bid protest process ordinance (9-4).

• Approved $150M revolving line of credit for Public Health Trust (13-0)
• Adopted resolution to mail vote-by-mail ballot request forms to voters (13-0)
• Adopted bid protest process ordinance (9-4)
• Approved $195.5M design-build contract for wastewater treatment plants (12-0)
• Approved $34M Microsoft software licensing contract (12-0)
• Approved $600M aviation revenue refunding bonds (12-0)
• Adopted resolution to create Interfaith Advisory Board (13-0)
• Approved $8.8M Midtown Miami CRA budget (11-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Commission met virtually and approved a report on drafting a solicitation for commission redistricting consultant services, along with numerous district budget allocations. The board also passed first readings on ordinances related to bid protest procedures, building honor pamphlets, right-of-way restoration, and two new street lighting special taxing districts. Several items were adopted unanimously, with one bid protest ordinance passing 12-1.

• Report on drafting solicitation for commission redistricting consultant services accepted as amended (13-0)
• Resolution approving $10,000 allocation of parking permit fees to Center for Family and Child Enrichment (District 1)
• Resolution approving $3,000 allocation of parking permit fees to Kristi House Inc. (District 7)
• Resolution authorizing $1,119,907 in federal funds from the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program for correctional officer salaries
• Ordinance on first reading to create Biscayne Park Station Street Lighting Special Taxing District (bounded by NE 139 St, NE 2 Ct, NE 138 St, Memorial Highway)

The Board approved a financial relief plan for Miami International Airport business partners affected by COVID-19, totaling $64,809,000.00 for an initial three-month term retroactive to March 1, 2020, with an option to extend for an additional three months. The Board also ratified the County Mayor's COVID-19 state of emergency orders, directed the suspension of water service disconnections for 60 days after the local state of emergency ends, and created a COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force.

• Approved $64.8M financial relief plan for MIA concessionaires (13-0)
• Ratified Mayor's COVID-19 state of emergency orders (13-0)
• Adopted resolution to suspend water disconnections for 60 days post-emergency (13-0)
• Created COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force (13-0)
• Approved $74.5M contract for 140 CNG buses (13-0)
• Adopted resolution urging FAA to prohibit travel to/from Cuba (13-0)
• Approved $215M GO refunding bonds (13-0)
• Deferred $5B aviation revenue bond ordinance to no date certain (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a range of items, including a public hearing on issuing up to $5 billion in aviation revenue bonds for port improvements, several ordinances on first reading that would change procurement protest rules, building naming procedures, and road restoration standards, and multiple comprehensive plan amendments. The agenda also includes consent items for grant approvals and discretionary fund allocations, as well as reports from the mayor on various directives.

• Public hearing on issuing up to $5,000,000,000 in aviation revenue bonds for port capital improvements
• Ordinance to require resolicitation of procurement if hearing examiner finds fraud, arbitrariness, illegality, or dishonesty
• Ordinance to require pamphlets or fact cards for county buildings named after individuals
• Ordinance to require same-material replacement of roads, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters after construction
• Four comprehensive plan amendments (CDMP20190024, CDMP20190025, CDMP20190026, CDMP20190091) for properties in various locations

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting of the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners. The main item is a discussion about the coronavirus (COVID-19), sponsored by Commissioner Audrey M. Edmonson. The agenda also includes routine items like invocation, roll call, and public comment.

• Discussion regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) (Item 200537)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting of the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners with a single substantive item: accepting the Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County's annual external audit for fiscal year 2018-2019. The item was passed 9-0. The rest of the agenda is procedural (invocation, roll call, pledge, public comment, adjournment).

• Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County annual external audit for FY 2018-2019 (passed 9-0)

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to receive the Public Health Trust's annual external audit for fiscal year 2018-2019. The audit, prepared by KPMG LLP, was accepted unanimously with no findings, deficiencies, or material weaknesses. The board also heard public comment and praised Jackson Health System leadership.

• Accepted Public Health Trust FY 2018-2019 external audit (9-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board adopted a resolution directing the County Mayor to prepare an action plan to respond to the new coronavirus (COVID-19), including coordinating with governmental and non-governmental entities and pursuing necessary support. A report on the County's need for a new detention facility was deferred to the June 2, 2020 meeting after a motion to accept it failed in a 4-4 tie. The Board also approved several ordinances on first reading, including one authorizing up to $5 billion in aviation revenue bonds.

• Adopted COVID-19 action plan resolution (10-0)
• Deferred new jail facility report to June 2, 2020 (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing up to $5B aviation revenue bonds on first reading (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance on road impact fee credits on first reading (9-0)
• Adopted resolution conveying 5 county properties for affordable housing (9-0)
• Adopted resolution approving $24.38M in Ryan White HIV/AIDS service contracts (10-0)
• Adopted resolution approving $49.24M Ending the HIV Epidemic grant application (10-0)
• Approved $5,001 allocation to JDRF from District 11 CBO reserve (10-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board adopted a resolution renaming portions of Dixie Highways as Harriet Tubman Highway (12-0) and approved a $5 million Targeted Jobs Incentive for Project Atlantic Sapphire. It also adopted the Underline ordinance (10-1) allowing additional uses and alcohol sales in the Rapid Transit Zone, and approved a $7.3 million construction contract for the Westchester Cultural Arts Center. A proposed ordinance requiring public hearing for automotive races in the Stadium District failed on a 6-6 vote.

• Adopted Harriet Tubman Highway renaming (12-0)
• Approved $5M jobs incentive for Project Atlantic Sapphire (12-0)
• Adopted Underline RTZ ordinance as amended (10-1)
• Approved $7,310,707 Westchester Cultural Arts Center contract (11-0)
• Failed ordinance requiring hearing for automotive races in Stadium District (6-6)
• Adopted senior rental assistance pilot program with $240,000 (9-0)
• Approved $3.3M Port of Miami traffic study contract (12-0)
• Deferred SMART plan spending authority to March 3, 2020 (11-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved allocating $14.5 million in documentary stamp surtax funds to three transit-oriented developments (Platform 3750, Quail Roost Transit Village, and Metro Grande Apartments at Okeechobee Station) for affordable housing. The Board also approved numerous contracts, including a $9.05M water pump station upgrade, a $28.3M vehicle rental contract, and several fire rescue station design agreements. Several items were deferred, including a medical gases contract and a community ID card program.

• Approved $14.5M for affordable housing at three transit-oriented developments (11-0)
• Approved $9.05M construction contract for regional pump station upgrade (11-0)
• Approved $28.3M vehicle rental services contract (10-0)
• Approved $3.3M fueling system services contract, amended to 5 years (11-0)
• Deferred medical/industrial gases contract to Feb 19, 2020 (9-0)
• Deferred community ID card program to Feb 19, 2020 (11-0)
• Adopted ordinance on first reading creating Citizens Redistricting Advisory Board (11-0)
• Approved $667,771 FDOT grant for I-95 Express Bus Service (11-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board adopted on first reading an ordinance requiring paid sick, family, and parental leave for employees of certain county contractors, setting a public hearing for February 13, 2020. The Board also approved the appointment of Geri Bonzon-Keenan as the new County Attorney, succeeding Abigail Price-Williams, and confirmed Alfredo Ramirez as Director of the Miami-Dade Police Department. Several items were deferred, including a discussion on South Dixie Highway and an ordinance related to automotive races in the Stadium District, both to February 4, 2020.

• Adopted on first reading ordinance for paid sick, family, and parental leave for county contractor employees (9-3)
• Approved appointment of Geri Bonzon-Keenan as County Attorney (12-0)
• Approved appointment of Alfredo Ramirez as Miami-Dade Police Department Director (12-0)
• Deferred ordinance on automotive races in Stadium District to February 4, 2020 (7-5)
• Deferred discussion on South Dixie Highway to February 4, 2020 (12-0)
• Approved $1.5B in subordinate obligations for water and sewer improvements (11-0)
• Approved $89M delegation for police and fire vehicle purchases (12-0)
• Approved $23.26M for affordable housing development (12-0)