Miami-Dade County public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners met on December 6, 2022, to consider mayoral vetoes, reports, consent items, and ordinances. The board voted to reconsider and defer the Medley and Virginia Gardens annexation veto overrides to the January 17, 2023 meeting, and accepted several mayoral reports. Most other items were routine approvals or reports.

• Deferred veto override for Medley annexation ordinance (Item 2A1) to January 17, 2023
• Deferred veto override for Virginia Gardens annexation ordinance (Item 2A3) to January 17, 2023
• Accepted $23,236,881 state transit block grant for bus service (Item 3B2)
• Accepted $1,871,292 and $1,860,410 federal SCAAP funds for correctional officer costs (Item 3B1)
• Approved street co-designation of NW 5th Avenue as 'Margaret Jane Thompson Mackey Way' (Item 3A1)

The Board elected its new leadership and approved several affordable housing and aviation contracts. It also established 2023 state legislative priorities and created multiple special taxing districts for street lighting. Several annexation items were reconsidered and deferred to January 2023.

• Elected Oliver G. Gilbert, III as Chairman and Anthony Rodriguez as Vice Chairman
• Approved $23.2M public transit block grant for bus service operating assistance (13-0)
• Approved $5.5M aviation planning contracts with Ricondo & Associates and T.Y. Lin International (13-0)
• Approved $93.2M contract for employee services with multiple vendors (13-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-161 establishing the LGBTQ Advisory Board Trust Fund (13-0)
• Approved $8M in funds for affordable homeowner housing projects (13-0)
• Created five special taxing districts for street lighting and maintenance (13-0)
• Suspended processing of certain District 12 funding allocations for up to 90 days (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met on November 15, 2022, to consider a range of items including a mayoral veto, reports from the mayor and commission auditor, and several consent resolutions. The most consequential action was overriding the mayor's veto of an ordinance amending the Comprehensive Development Master Plan for a property south of the Homestead Extension of the Florida Turnpike, between SW 107 and SW 122 Avenues, north of SW 268 Street. The board also accepted multiple reports on topics such as building permits, stormwater projects, and the infill housing program.

• Veto overridden (8-4) for CDMP amendment application CDMP20210003 by Aligned Real Estate Holdings LLC
• Resolution approving City of Miami's codesignation of NW 16th Street as 'Manuel Balado Avenue'
• Resolution approving City of Miami Beach's codesignation of Meridian Avenue as 'Celia Cruz Way'
• Retroactive in-kind services authorizations: $300 for Zelda Glazer Performing Arts, $1,230 for Colombian Holiday, $1,284.53 for Food Distribution, $4,400 for Redland Growfest
• Commission Auditor reports on building permit process, Beacon Council business tax use, and FY 2022-23 work plan

The Board of County Commissioners overrode a mayoral veto regarding a Comprehensive Development Master Plan application. Other key actions included approving several municipal annexations and establishing a new zoning district. The Board also authorized multiple high-value contracts for aviation and transit services.

• Overrode Mayoral veto for CDMP application no. CDMP20210003 (8-3)
• Adopted ordinance for Town of Medley annexation (8-3)
• Adopted ordinance for Village of Virginia Gardens annexation (7-3)
• Established Urban Development Boundary Planned Area Development Zoning District (9-1)
• Approved $94.2M baggage handling contract for Aviation Department (11-0)
• Approved $64.5M contracted bus route services contract (11-0)
• Approved $2.2M AECOM pavement management agreement (11-0)
• Reduced permit review 'shot clock' to 5 days for affordable/workforce housing (11-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners met on November 1, 2022, and approved a report on the feasibility of constructing pickleball courts at county-owned parks, along with several resolutions for street co-designations and discretionary fund allocations. The agenda also included special presentations and a zoning ordinance for first reading, which was adopted with a public hearing scheduled for November 15.

• Approved report on feasibility of pickleball courts at county parks (passed 12-0)
• Adopted resolution co-designating NW 112th Ave and NW 111th Ave as 'Sweetwater Boulevard'
• Adopted resolution co-designating NW 7th Street as 'Ruth Greenfield Way'
• Adopted resolution co-designating NW 1st Court as 'Lightbourne Place'
• Adopted ordinance on first reading to revise maximum height of Class C signs on expressway rights-of-way (passed 9-3)

The Board adopted an ordinance permitting accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and guesthouses in certain residential zoning districts, prohibiting their use as vacation rentals. Other key actions included approving several special taxing districts for street lighting and rezoning for the South Dade Logistics and Technology District.

• Approved ADU and guesthouse permitting in certain residential districts (5-3)
• Approved rezoning for South Dade Logistics and Technology District (9-3)
• Approved $610M in Seaport Revenue Refunding Bonds (9-0)
• Approved street lighting special taxing districts for Caldwell-Martin, Princeton Commons, Acosta IU-One, West Lake Shopping Center, and Silver Parc (10-1 each)
• Approved $45M in multifamily housing revenue debt obligations for Windmill Farms (12-0)
• Denied annexation of lands for the City of Miami Springs (5-7)
• Approved $105,920 settlement for unpaid water and sewer bills from Ingram Park Apartments, LLC (12-0)
• Approved $100,000 grant to Chapman Partnership, Inc. for 'Save Our Soles' program (12-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners met on October 18, 2022, and took action on a range of items, including adopting ordinances on first reading for a LGBTQ advisory board trust fund and changes to small business enterprise programs, as well as final adoption of rules on municipal annexation procedures. The board also accepted several mayoral reports and appointments, and approved resolutions for road designations and discretionary fund allocations.

• Adopted ordinance creating LGBTQ Advisory Board Trust Fund (Item 4B)
• Adopted ordinance adding tier to retain mid-level firms in Small Business Enterprise programs (Item 5C)
• Adopted ordinance requiring minutes of Planning Advisory Board hearings for annexation applications (Item 5B)
• Approved resolution designating Collins Avenue segment as '98 Points of Light Way' (Item 3A1)
• Approved resolution for in-kind Fire Rescue services up to $100,000 for NASCAR race weekend (Item 3A5)

The Board approved a $92.97 million design-build contract for The Underline Phases 3-9 to NV2A Central Joint Venture (12-0), rejecting all other proposals. It also adopted several ordinances on second reading, including updates to flood protection, living wage for healthcare contractors, and a new Urban Development Boundary zoning district. A major rezoning and comprehensive plan amendment for the South Dade Logistics and Technology District was deferred to November 1, 2022.

• Approved $92.97M design-build contract for The Underline Phases 3-9 to NV2A Central Joint Venture (12-0)
• Adopted flood protection ordinance updating Chapter 11C to meet FEMA Community Rating System requirements (12-0)
• Adopted living wage ordinance requiring payment to certain healthcare service contractor employees (12-0)
• Adopted ordinance establishing Urban Development Boundary Plan Area Development Zoning District (UDBPAD) (12-0)
• Deferred South Dade Logistics and Technology District rezoning and CDMP amendment to November 1, 2022 (9-3)
• Approved $1.2M cash and $400K in-kind for NASCAR Cup Series race weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway (10-1)
• Adopted ordinance requiring supermajority vote for ballot questions on parks and preservation lands (12-0)
• Approved $90.6M shore power construction contract for PortMiami terminals (12-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners meeting on October 6, 2022, consisted mostly of accepting reports from the Mayor, including budget, housing, and departmental updates. The board also adopted resolutions, including a road co-designation and a vehicle donation, and deferred a report on pickleball courts to a later meeting.

• Accepted Third Quarter Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22 (11-0)
• Adopted resolution co-designating State Road 826/Sunny Isles Boulevard as 'Anthony Reznik Boulevard' (11-0)
• Adopted resolution donating a 2014 Ford Fusion to Trois Vertus Organization, Inc. (11-0)
• Deferred report on feasibility of pickleball courts at county-owned parks to October 18, 2022
• Accepted mayoral appointment of Director of Strategic Procurement Department

The Board approved a $95 million professional services agreement with HNTB Corporation for bond engineering at Miami International Airport (10-0). It also adopted a revised towing ordinance (10-1) updating maximum rates and payment methods, and approved a $262 million paratransit contract extension with Transportation America (11-0). Several street and park naming resolutions were adopted, including 'Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Street' and 'General Serafin Sanchez Park'.

• Approved $95,053,641 engineering contract with HNTB for MIA bond projects (10-0)
• Adopted towing ordinance with revised maximum rates and credit/debit card requirement (10-1)
• Approved $262,029,100 paratransit contract extension with Transportation America (11-0)
• Adopted resolution codesignating SW 184th St as 'Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Street' (11-0)
• Adopted resolution renaming Blue Lakes Park as 'General Serafin Sanchez Park' (11-0)
• Approved $2M grant from Overtown funds to 1109 NW 2nd Ave LLC for entertainment district (11-0)
• Deferred residents-first training ordinance to Oct 18 (9-1)
• Approved $1M emergency laundry services contract for Corrections Dept (11-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding its second budget hearing to adopt the FY 2022-23 budget and set property tax millage rates for the countywide general fund, bonded debt service, unincorporated municipal service area, fire rescue, and library system. The agenda includes ordinances to approve the countywide and unincorporated area budgets, as well as proprietary and special district budgets. Several items were previously passed on first reading and are now up for final adoption, with some amendments noted.

• Adopts countywide general fund budget for FY 2022-23 (Item C)
• Sets millage rate for countywide general fund (Item A)
• Sets millage rate for unincorporated municipal service area (Item D)
• Adopts proprietary and special district budgets, including pay plan and fees (Item H)
• Sets millage rates for fire rescue and library system (Items F, G)

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the FY 2022-23 budget, setting the countywide operating millage at 4.6206 mills (10.15% above the rolled-back rate) after rejecting amendments to cut rates further. The board also approved the UMSA, Fire Rescue, and Library millages, and adopted all eight budget ordinances. A proposal to create a Post-Service Supplement Program for former commissioners failed 5-7, and the Ambassador Program was deleted. The board approved $3.1M to double the Save Our Seniors relief fund to $200 per household, and authorized up to $250,000 in employee leave donations for Hurricane Fiona relief.

• Adopted countywide operating millage at 4.6206 mills (11-1)
• Adopted UMSA operating millage at 1.9090 mills (11-1)
• Adopted Fire Rescue millage at 2.3965 mills (12-0)
• Adopted Library System millage at 0.2812 mills (12-0)
• Deleted Ambassador Program from budget (12-0)
• Failed to create Post-Service Supplement Program for former commissioners (5-7)
• Approved $3.1M to increase Save Our Seniors relief from $100 to $200 per household (12-0)
• Authorized employee leave donations up to $250,000 for Hurricane Fiona relief (12-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held its first budget hearing for fiscal year 2022-23, 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 adopted the millage ordinances on first reading and approved the general fund and unincorporated area budgets, with some items amended. This is the first of two required budget hearings.

• Adopted countywide general fund millage rate (Item A) 11-1
• Adopted countywide bonded debt millage (Item B) 12-0
• Approved FY 2022-23 countywide general fund budget (Item C), amended
• Adopted unincorporated municipal service area millage and budget (Items D, E) 11-1
• Adopted fire rescue and library system millage rates (Items F, G) 12-0

The Board of County Commissioners held its first budget hearing for FY 2022-23, adopting a proposed budget that includes a 1% reduction in the countywide millage rate (the lowest since 1982), a $25 million tax cut for residents, and a $500 million HOMES plan to address the housing crisis. The countywide general fund budget (Item C Amended) was adopted on first reading with a 12-0 vote, and the countywide millage rate (Item A) was approved 11-1. A motion to reduce the millage rate by 2% failed for lack of a second, and a 3% reduction for the Unincorporated Municipal Service Area failed 2-10. The board also approved the UMSA millage (11-1), fire rescue millage (12-0), library millage (12-0), and proprietary budgets (9-3). A second budget hearing is scheduled for September 20, 2022.

• Adopted countywide general fund budget for FY 2022-23 on first reading (12-0)
• Approved countywide millage rate of 4.6202 mils (1% reduction) (11-1)
• Approved UMSA operating millage of 1.9090 mils (11-1)
• Approved Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Service District millage of 2.3965 mils (12-0)
• Approved Miami-Dade Public Library System millage of 0.2812 mils (12-0)
• Adopted proprietary and other budgets on first reading as amended (9-3)
• Failed motion to reduce countywide millage by 2% (no second)
• Failed motion to reduce UMSA millage by 3% (2-10)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a range of items, including the appointment of a Fire Chief for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, acceptance of several reports from the Mayor, and approval of various resolutions allocating funds from district reserves and FTX Arena naming rights revenues. The agenda also includes special presentations and a withdrawn citizen's presentation regarding the Formula 1 racing event.

• Appointment of Fire Chief, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (item 2B1)
• Resolution approving $50,000 allocation to City of Hialeah for youth program from FTX Arena naming rights (item 3A6)
• Resolution approving $50,000 allocation to Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust for economic prosperity (item 3A9)
• Resolution approving $19,000 to City of Miami Springs and $35,000 to Village of Virginia Gardens for police equipment (item 3A11)
• Resolution approving $95,377 allocation to Miami-Dade Police Department from District 12 FTX Arena naming rights (item 3A12)

The Board adopted a comprehensive ordinance expanding the Rapid Transit Zone to include all Metrorail corridors, the Palmetto Metrorail Station, the Miami Intermodal Center, the South Dade Transitway, and all planned SMART Plan corridors, along with adjacent county-owned and private properties. The ordinance also created new subzones, revised permitted uses, and updated workforce housing requirements. The vote was 8-3.

• Adopted Rapid Transit Zone expansion ordinance (8-3)
• Appointed Raied 'Ray' Jadallah as Fire Chief (11-0)
• Adopted Goodwill Ambassadors Program ordinance as amended (8-1)
• Approved $2.5M purchase of Camp Choee for parkland (11-0)
• Approved $1.5M scholarship endowment for Haitian American Chamber of Commerce (11-0)
• Approved $178M development agreement for workforce housing at Palmetto Metrorail Station (11-0)
• Approved $6.4M purchase of MIA Casa homeless facility (11-0)
• Deferred appointment of ICP Executive Director Ursula Price to Oct. 6 (9-2)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners met on July 19, 2022, and took action on several items. They adopted ordinances on first reading covering non-consent towing rates and payment methods, workforce housing requirements for municipalities, expansion of the Metromover rapid transit zone, and municipal boundary change procedures. The board also accepted reports on evictions/foreclosures, the police director appointment, airport impacts from a proposed development, waste-to-energy siting, and other mayoral directives.

• Ordinance amending towing regulations: new maximum rates, required debit/credit card acceptance, and complaint procedures (first reading passed 13-0)
• Ordinance requiring municipal workforce housing programs to cover entire county income range, with funding limits for noncompliant municipalities (first reading passed 12-1)
• Ordinance expanding Metromover subzone to include properties near NE 2nd/1st Streets, SW 9th/10th Streets, and Brickell Avenue (first reading passed 13-0)
• Ordinance changing municipal annexation procedures: mailed notices to registered voters, property owner consent, and surveys (first reading passed 11-2)
• Resolution approving $125,000 from FTX Arena naming rights for police explorer programs in District 12

The Board set the proposed FY 2022-23 countywide operating millage rate, adopting the Mayor's recommendation to lower it by 1% (9-4). It also set the proposed debt service, UMSA operating, fire rescue, and library district millage rates. The Board approved a $165M contract with Motorola Solutions for public safety radio replacement and a $600M transit bond issuance.

• Set proposed FY 2022-23 countywide operating millage rate at 1% reduction (9-4)
• Approved $165M Motorola Solutions contract for public safety radios (13-0)
• Authorized up to $600M transit system sales surtax revenue bonds (10-3)
• Approved $8.84M Carrie Meek Foundation agreement for violence intervention (13-0)
• Adopted ordinance increasing civil penalties for environmental violations (13-0)
• Approved $3.5M additional expenditure for Schindler elevator maintenance contract (12-1)
• Approved $2.8M loan for Royal Pointe affordable housing development (13-0)
• Approved $4.5M loan for Metro Grande II affordable housing development (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider and adopt various reports, resolutions, and ordinances. Key actions include adopting ordinances to create or expand special taxing districts for street lighting and maintenance in several areas, and approving allocations from district discretionary funds. The agenda also includes multiple reports on topics such as hurricane recovery, airport impacts, and budget status.

• Ordinance creating AHS Old Cutler North and South Multipurpose Maintenance and Street Lighting Special Taxing District (bounded by SW 216 St, Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, SW 228 St, SW 107 Ave)
• Ordinance expanding Princetonian Street Lighting Improvement Special Taxing District (bounded by SW 246 St, Canal C-102N, Canal C-102, SW 129 Ave)
• Ordinance creating Pointe at Princeton Multipurpose Maintenance and Street Lighting Special Taxing District (bounded by SW 252 St, SW 142 Ave, SW 256 St, SW 144 Ave)
• Resolution approving $102,500 from District 12 Marlins' settlement for Mom & Pop Small Business Grant Programs for COVID-19 relief
• Resolution approving transfer of ambulance certificate from Falck Southeast II to United Medical Transportation

The Board approved annexation requests for Miami Springs, Virginia Gardens, Medley, and two Doral areas, directing the County Attorney to prepare ordinances and interlocal agreements. The Board also approved a $335 million capital bond ordinance and a $105 million bond resolution, and authorized a November 8, 2022 special election for a school ad valorem tax referendum. Several items were deferred, including a $600 million transit bond ordinance and a taxicab rate resolution.

• Approved Miami Springs annexation request (7-5)
• Approved Virginia Gardens annexation request (9-3)
• Approved Medley annexation request (10-2)
• Approved Doral Section 15 annexation request (11-1)
• Approved Doral Section 6 annexation request (11-1)
• Adopted $335M capital asset bond ordinance (11-0)
• Adopted $105M Series 2022A bond resolution (11-0)
• Deferred $600M transit sales surtax bond ordinance to 7/19/22

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met on June 14, 2022, and took action on several items, including adopting ordinances on first reading for the issuance of up to $600 million in transit system sales surtax revenue bonds and up to $335 million in capital asset acquisition special obligation bonds. The board also adopted ordinances on first reading related to the Sustainable Buildings Program, the Residents First Training and Employment Program, and zoning changes in the Downtown Kendall Urban Center District. Several reports and resolutions were accepted or adopted, including those related to Biscayne Gardens traffic and flooding plans, Miami International Airport investment needs, and various district funding allocations.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $600,000,000 in Transit System Sales Surtax Revenue Bonds for transportation projects (adopted on first reading, 5-3)
• Ordinance authorizing up to $335,000,000 in Capital Asset Acquisition Special Obligation Bonds (adopted on first reading, 8-0)
• Ordinance amending Sustainable Buildings Program to require green building practices for county-owned or financed projects (adopted on first reading, 8-0)
• Resolution ratifying acceptance of $7,429,156 grant from U.S. Small Business Administration for Zoo Miami (adopted, 9-0)
• Resolution approving $40,000 allocation from FTX Arena naming rights revenues for SafeSummer program in South Dade (adopted, 9-0)

The Board of County Commissioners adopted several ordinances on first reading, including a $600 million transit system sales surtax revenue bond ordinance (5-3) and a $335 million capital asset acquisition bond ordinance (8-0). The Board also approved numerous resolutions, including a $7.4 million grant for Zoo Miami, a $1.2 million opioid grant, and various district funding allocations. Several items were deferred, including the Urban Tree Canopy discussion and a resolution supporting a lawsuit against the Hammocks Community Association, which died due to lack of a second.

• Adopted $600M transit sales surtax revenue bond ordinance on first reading (5-3)
• Adopted $335M capital asset acquisition bond ordinance on first reading (8-0)
• Adopted $7,429,156 grant from SBA for Zoo Miami (9-0)
• Adopted $1,200,000 opioid grant from DOJ (9-0)
• Adopted resolution condemning Biden administration's easing of sanctions on Maduro regime, as amended (6-2)
• Adopted resolution condemning President Biden's relaxation of sanctions against Cuba (6-3)
• Resolution supporting lawsuit against Hammocks Community Association died due to lack of a second
• Deferred Urban Tree Canopy discussion item to July 19, 2022 (8-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board adopted a resolution establishing county policy for continued police services in unincorporated areas and county facilities upon the reestablishment of the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, directing the mayor to prepare for the transition and requiring periodic reports. The resolution was amended to specify that specialized services like the Real Time Crime Center apply to the unincorporated municipal service area and by agreement with other municipalities. A related resolution on the Clerk of the Circuit Court was also adopted as amended, urging the Florida Legislature to divide the clerk's duties into two offices.

• Adopted resolution R-558-22 on police services under the new Sheriff's Office (9-4)
• Adopted resolution R-559-22 on Clerk of the Circuit Court transition, urging legislature to divide clerk duties (10-3)
• Withdrew Special Item No. 9 on municipal police services after amendment to Special Item No. 1
• No motion on Special Item No. 3 (Clerk of Court inventory and study)
• No motion on Special Item No. 8 (Sheriff's Office transition plan)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved several transportation grants and departmental reports during this meeting. The session included the adoption of funding for bus services and various mayoral reports regarding county infrastructure and policy.

• $4,480,000 grant to purchase up to five buses for the I-95 Express Bus service
• $1,479,253 grant for the Dade-Monroe Express Bus service operation
• Approval of the Miami-Dade County Interfaith Advisory Board ordinance
• Expansion of the Rapid Transit System-Development Zone to include Metrorail corridors
• Acceptance of monthly reports on countywide evictions and foreclosures data

The Board directed the Commission Auditor to investigate property conveyances flagged as improperly transferred without Board approval and to report on properties subject to reverter clauses. The Board also adopted the agenda, approved numerous resolutions and contracts, and advanced several ordinances on first reading. A citizen's presentation on the Formula 1 racing event was deferred to no date certain.

• Directed Commission Auditor to investigate property conveyances and report on reverter rights (13-0)
• Adopted agenda with changes (13-0)
• Adopted ordinance designating Corrections Director as Chief Correctional Officer (12-0)
• Adopted ordinance expanding Rapid Transit Zone to all Metrorail corridors (8-3)
• Approved $142.2M contract for Ocean Outfall Program construction (12-0)
• Approved $16M contract for sewer line rehabilitation (12-0)
• Approved $29.3M contract for injection wells at Central District WWTP (13-0)
• Deferred South Dade Logistics and Technology District rezoning to Sept. 22 (11-2)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved multiple grant agreements for transit improvements, including over $8.7 million for electric buses on the South Dade Transitway. The board also passed first readings for ordinances establishing several new street lighting special taxing districts.

• $8,737,383.00 grant for South Dade Transitway electric bus purchases
• $1,569,900.00 grant for Park and Ride facility improvements at SW 344 Street
• $608,000.00 grant for South Dade Transitway Park and Ride improvements
• $10,000.00 allocation from FTX Arena naming rights for gun violence prevention
• Establishment of Century Royal Homes street lighting special taxing district

The Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance requiring retail businesses to accept cash, with amendments requiring sports venues to have reverse ATMs and encouraging participation in Florida's Cash Discount Program. The Board also approved several transportation grant agreements, including $1.57 million for park-and-ride improvements and $8.74 million for electric buses, and approved multiple settlement agreements, including a $1.05 million payment to Garney Companies. Additionally, the Board adopted a resolution urging the Florida Legislature to regulate medical marijuana odors and approved a memorandum of understanding with Hialeah and Miami Lakes regarding expressway on-ramps.

• Adopted cash-payment ordinance as amended (9-0)
• Approved $1.57M park-and-ride grant agreement (8-1)
• Approved $8.74M electric bus grant agreement (8-1)
• Approved $608K park-and-ride grant agreement (8-1)
• Approved $1.05M settlement with Garney Companies (7-2)
• Adopted resolution urging medical marijuana odor regulation (10-0)
• Approved MOU with Hialeah and Miami Lakes on expressway on-ramps (10-0)
• Approved $3.2M youth summer job program grant (9-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met to discuss several resolutions regarding the reestablishment of constitutional offices, including the Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, and Tax Collector. Most items were either continued for further discussion or amended. One resolution regarding the Medical Examiner was adopted with a 13-0 vote.

• Adopted: Policy to exclude Medical Examiner assets from any transfer to a reestablished Sheriff's Office
• Resolution: Establishing policy for continued police services in unincorporated areas during Sheriff reestablishment
• Resolution: Directing inventory and transition plans for the Elections Department
• Resolution: Directing inventory and transition plans for the Tax Collector Division
• Resolution: Directing inventory and transition plans for the Property Appraiser

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to consider matters related to the reestablishment of constitutional offices (Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, Clerk of the Circuit Court). The Board adopted resolutions directing the County Mayor to inventory assets and create transition plans for the Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector, and Property Appraiser offices, all by unanimous 13-0 votes. The Board also adopted resolutions to keep the Medical Examiner and court bailiffs out of the Sheriff's Office transfer agreements. Several items, including the main resolution on police services, were continued to the next special meeting on June 6, 2022.

• Adopted Supervisor of Elections transition plan (R-463-22, 13-0)
• Adopted Tax Collector transition plan (R-464-22, 13-0)
• Adopted Property Appraiser transition plan (R-465-22, 13-0)
• Adopted resolution keeping Medical Examiner out of Sheriff transfer (R-466-22, 13-0)
• Adopted resolution keeping court bailiffs out of Sheriff transfer (R-467-22, 13-0)
• Continued police services resolution (Special Item 8) to June 6 meeting
• Continued Sheriff's Office policy resolution (Special Item 1) to June 6 meeting
• Recessed meeting to June 6, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners met on May 3, 2022, and took action on a consent agenda that included several transportation grant agreements and various resolutions. The board accepted multiple mayoral reports on topics such as tax deed process improvements, environmentally endangered lands, affordable housing, and vocational training. Several items were withdrawn or deferred, including a report on Norwegian Cruise Lines compliance monitoring and a resolution for a street designation in South Miami.

• Approved $3,000,000 state grant for Underline project amenities with $2,250,000 road impact fee match
• Approved $900,000 state grant for Golden Glades IT improvements
• Approved up to $8,000,000 transportation disadvantaged trust fund grant
• Approved $5,040,000 for six buses for I-95 Express Bus Service
• Approved $959,888 for South Dade Transitway corridor bus operations

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the Miami-Dade County Tenant's Bill of Rights (Ordinance 22-47) as amended, creating a new Office of Housing Advocacy and establishing tenant protections. The board also adopted the FY 2021-22 mid-year supplemental budget on first reading (11-2) and approved a $5.39 million grant for 84 affordable housing units at the Okeechobee Metrorail station. Several items were deferred, including a proposed ordinance to allow residential uses on the ground floor of buildings in certain mixed-use districts.

• Adopted Tenant's Bill of Rights creating Office of Housing Advocacy (13-0)
• Adopted FY 2021-22 mid-year supplemental budget on first reading (11-2)
• Approved $5,393,796 grant for 84 affordable housing units at Okeechobee Metrorail station (13-0)
• Adopted ordinance revising rules for municipal notification on agenda changes (13-0)
• Adopted ordinance requiring annexation/incorporation elections be held with general elections (13-0)
• Deferred ordinance allowing residential uses on ground floor in mixed-use districts to no date certain
• Adopted resolution to eliminate $2 daily inmate subsistence fee (11-0)
• Approved $3M state grant for Underline project amenities (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met to review mayoral reports, approve various district reserve allocations, and consider ordinances. The agenda included discussions on bicycle improvement funding and environmental protection standards.

• Agreement with FDOT for up to $300,000 for NW 21 Avenue bicycle improvement design
• Allocation of FY 2021-22 District 8 CBO Discretionary Reserve and In-Kind Reserve
• Allocation of FY 2021-22 District 11 CBO Discretionary Reserve
• Allocation of FY 2021-22 District 9 CBO Discretionary Reserve
• Allocation of FY 2021-22 District 13 CBO Discretionary Reserve

The Board approved the 2022 Federal Legislative Priorities, waiving the usual 10-item limit to include all 14 priorities that received votes, including bridge funding, Everglades restoration, and septic-to-sewer conversion. The Board also rejected a report on pickleball court feasibility due to concerns about excessive cost estimates and consultant fees, requesting an updated report. Several other items were adopted, including a lease for corrections warehouse space, a transition agreement with the Miami Military Museum, and a COVID-19 detection pilot program with FIU.

• Adopted 14 federal legislative priorities, waiving 10-item limit (11-0)
• Rejected pickleball court feasibility report, requested updated cost estimates (12-0)
• Adopted amended lease for corrections warehouse at 3505 NW 107 Ave, Doral, $58.8M (11-0)
• Adopted Miami Military Museum transition agreement, $800K FY22 + up to $750K recurring (12-0)
• Adopted FIU COVID-19 electronic detection pilot program at MIA, PortMiami, Stephen P. Clark Center (12-0)
• Adopted first reading of septic system ordinance, public hearing June 7 (12-0)
• Adopted first reading of Krizia street lighting district expansion, public hearing May 17 (12-0)
• Approved $160.65M in COVID-19 emergency purchases and contract modifications (11-0)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a joint meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Youth Commission. The agenda consists of presentations by youth committee chairs on their achievements, including topics like clean water, climate change, period poverty, voter registration, and a volunteer fair. No ordinances, resolutions, or contracts are listed for decision.

• Youth Activism Forum presentation by Sophia Chebli (District 7)
• Clean Water presentation by Jason Murray Jr (Agenda Coordinator)
• Climate Change presentation by Maya Gowda (Office of the Mayor)
• Period Poverty presentation by Zeean Firmeza (District 3)
• Voter Registration presentation by Cori 'Anna White (Student Advisor to the School Board)

The Board of County Commissioners held a joint meeting with the Miami-Dade County Youth Commission. Youth commissioners presented their committee achievements, including initiatives on clean water, climate education, period poverty, voter registration, and a 'Play Zone' speed-limit proposal. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational and adjourned after the presentations.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider and vote on a range of items, including several street co-designation resolutions, district funding allocations, and various reports from the Mayor's office. The agenda includes both ceremonial presentations and substantive administrative actions, with most items expected to be approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Resolution approving Town of Medley co-designation of NW 122nd Street as 'Peru Street'
• Resolution approving City of Hialeah co-designation of East Palm Court as 'Rene Leopoldo Ramos Way'
• Resolution approving City of Miami co-designation of NW 19th Street as 'Bishop Jacob Cohen Street'
• Resolution authorizing $5,000 allocation to Gloria M. Silverio Foundation from parking permit fees
• Report on Miami-Dade Police Department practices on arrests, custody, and use of force

The Board adopted a resolution creating a paid County holiday, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, to be observed on the Friday before National Police Week each year, starting in 2022. The Board also approved a $24.3 million design-build contract for a water transmission main and adopted an ordinance revising eligibility requirements for certain chauffeur licenses, eliminating the oral English exam requirement. Several items were deferred, including a report on beach renourishment and a resolution regarding code inspector complaint investigations.

• Adopted resolution creating paid Law Enforcement Appreciation Day holiday (13-0)
• Adopted ordinance revising chauffeur license eligibility, removing oral English exam (7-4)
• Awarded $24,309,622.34 design-build contract for water transmission main (13-0)
• Adopted resolution directing free phone/communication services for jail detainees (9-2)
• Approved $86,063,253 budget for Southeast Overtown Park West CRA (12-1)
• Approved $141,635,477 FAA grant for Miami International Airport operations (13-0)
• Deferred beach renourishment report to April 19, 2022 (13-0)
• Deferred Project SEARCH cooperative agreement to no date certain (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners met on March 15, 2022, to consider a range of items including a mayoral appointment for the Seaport Department director, several ordinances on first reading, and various resolutions. The board approved the PortMiami director appointment (11-2) and adopted multiple consent items, including donations of surplus equipment and allocations from district reserves. Several ordinances were adopted on first reading, covering topics such as vehicles for hire, taxicab regulations, and ethics code amendments.

• Approved mayoral appointment of Director of the Seaport Department/PortMiami (11-2)
• Adopted resolution accepting $500,000 NEA grant for local arts agencies
• Adopted ordinance on first reading to revise chauffeur eligibility for school bus, fixed route, jitney, and special transportation services
• Adopted ordinance on first reading to establish a chauffeur training program and separate taxicab rates
• Adopted ordinance on first reading to require competitive process for documentary surtax funds for homeownership developments

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Commission is meeting to consider an ordinance that would require landlords to provide more notice before raising rent and terminating certain month-to-month tenancies. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including funding for baseball field improvements and Safe Routes to School agreements.

• Ordinance to require written notice for rent increases and extend termination notice for month-to-month tenancies
• $200,000 allocation to Village of Virginia Gardens for baseball field improvements
• Safe Routes to School agreements with Florida DOT totaling up to $431,091
• Resolution approving co-designation of Meridian Avenue as 'Rabbi Solomon Schiff Way'
• Report on proposed disposition of public housing property at 2828 N.W. 23 Avenue

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting of the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners. The sole substantive item is a presentation of the Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County's annual external audit for fiscal year 2020-2021. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as invocation, roll call, pledge of allegiance, and public comment.

• Special Item No. 1 (220426): Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County annual external audit for fiscal year 2020-2021

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to receive the Public Health Trust's annual external audit for fiscal year 2020-2021. The audit, prepared by KPMG LLP, reported no findings, deficiencies, or material weaknesses, marking the tenth consecutive clean audit for Jackson Health System. The Board voted to accept the audit report.

• Accepted Public Health Trust FY 2020-2021 external audit report

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met on February 15, 2022, and voted on several items, including a $4 million sewer rehabilitation contract, an ordinance on bid protest procedures, and a zoning change for illuminated signs. They also approved street co-designations, a road closing, and multiple special taxing districts for street lighting. The meeting included a proclamation honoring former PortMiami director Juan Kuryla.

• Approved $4,000,000 contract with UIT, LLC for sanitary sewer rehabilitation (Contract No. S-960)
• Adopted ordinance on bid protest procedures, requiring hearing examiners to determine frivolous protests and increasing filing fees
• Adopted ordinance authorizing illumination of roof signs for regional entertainment venues in Miami's urban core
• Approved co-designation of NW 3rd Street as 'Caridad 'Cary' Hernández Street' and SW 103rd Avenue as 'William Alexander Way'
• Approved road closing petition for cul-de-sac on SW 94 Avenue (Petition No. P-963)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Commission meeting on February 1, 2022, included a mayoral veto on a resolution directing the county mayor to pursue an economic development conveyance or lease to Homestead Town Center, LLC for a container park near the Homestead Air Reserve Base. The veto was sustained. The board also adopted several ordinances on first reading, including a ban on cashless retail, allowing park impact fees for greenways, and revising building recertification procedures. Numerous reports and consent items were accepted, including contracts for water and sewer services.

• Mayoral veto sustained on Homestead Town Center container park development (File No. 220249)
• Ordinance prohibiting retail businesses from refusing cash payments (File No. 220100)
• Ordinance allowing park impact fees for greenways (File No. 220101)
• Ordinance revising building recertification procedures for unsafe structures (File No. 220166)
• Water and sewer contracts: WGI, Inc. and Woolpert, Inc. ($4.4M aggregate), Ric-Man Construction ($3.96M), Arcadis U.S. Inc. ($4.95M)

The Board of County Commissioners failed to override Mayor Daniella Levine Cava's veto of a resolution directing the county to negotiate an economic development conveyance or lease to Homestead Town Center, LLC for a container park and electric bus terminal. A prior motion to reconsider the original item also failed. The board approved numerous other items, including several ordinances on first and second reading, road closings, and various contracts.

• Mayoral veto of Homestead Town Center economic development resolution sustained (3-8)
• Motion to reconsider Agenda Item 11A5 Substitute failed (3-8)
• Adopted ordinance prohibiting retail businesses from refusing cash payments (10-0)
• Adopted ordinance allowing use of park impact fees for greenways (10-0)
• Adopted ordinance revising building recertification procedures (10-0)
• Approved $9.1M water main construction contract to Lanzo Construction (10-0)
• Approved $3.96M wastewater construction contract to Ric-Man Construction (10-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing Florida 'Don't Say Gay' bills (9-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met to consider the budget for the West Perrine Community Redevelopment Agency and its redevelopment area. The resolution covers the 2020-21 and 2021-22 fiscal years.

• Approval of West Perrine CRA budget totaling $1,922,107.00 for FY 2020-21
• Approval of West Perrine CRA budget totaling $2,875,737.00 for FY 2021-22

The Board of County Commissioners, acting as the West Perrine Community Redevelopment Agency, approved a resolution adopting the agency's budgets for fiscal years 2020-21 and 2021-22, totaling $1,922,107 and $2,875,737 respectively. The motion passed unanimously (8-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and adjourned shortly after.

• Approved Resolution CRA-1-22 adopting FY 2020-21 and FY 2021-22 budgets totaling $1,922,107 and $2,875,737 (8-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners and the Village of Palmetto Bay Council are holding a joint meeting to discuss and potentially resolve a conflict resolution proceeding initiated by the village. The agenda includes acknowledging a joint statement of issues, public comment, and discussion of possible motions for a conceptual resolution. If no resolution is reached, the bodies are required to schedule mediation.

• Acknowledgment of joint statement of issues related to conflict resolution proceedings initiated by Village of Palmetto Bay (Resolution No. 2021-18)
• Discussion and consideration of the joint statement of issues
• Discussion of any resolution of the dispute
• Consideration of proposed motions for conceptual resolution; if none, mediation required

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners and the Village of Palmetto Bay held a joint public meeting to address the Village's conflict resolution proceedings against the County regarding the construction of the 87th Avenue bridge over Cutler Drain Canal C-100. After extensive discussion and public comment, no conceptual agreement was reached. The Board voted 8-0 to declare an impasse and direct the County Mayor to coordinate with the County Attorney's Office to schedule mediation between the parties, as required by Florida law.

• Declared impasse in conflict resolution proceedings with Village of Palmetto Bay (8-0)
• Directed County Mayor to coordinate with County Attorney's Office to schedule mediation with the Village
• No conceptual agreement reached on the 87th Avenue bridge project

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider consent items, including resolutions approving street co-designations in Miami and allocations from district discretionary reserves. Several reports on evictions, homelessness, and aviation capital programs are also on the agenda.

• Approved co-designation of NW 13th Ave as 'Lance Corporal Kirk Hall Smith Way'
• Approved co-designation of NE 59th St as 'Viter and Maria Juste Way'
• Approved co-designation of NW 16th Terrace as 'William 'Billy' W. Riley Way'
• Approved co-designation of NW 53rd St as 'Muhammad Ali Way' and marker designations
• Approved $39,000 allocation from District 2 FTX Arena naming rights revenues

The Board adopted a comprehensive revision of the County's sign code (Ordinance 22-4), allowing digital billboards in expressway and Metrorail protected areas with height and setback limits, and adopted a related ordinance permitting digital signs on newsracks (Ordinance 22-5). It also directed the Mayor to negotiate six-year contract extensions for car rental companies at Miami International Airport for COVID-19 relief (R-80-22), and approved over $5.9 million in loans for the Pinnacle at Tropical Pointe affordable housing project (R-14-22). A resolution to pursue an economic development conveyance to Homestead Town Center was adopted but later vetoed by the Mayor.

• Adopted comprehensive sign code revision allowing digital billboards in protected areas (13-0)
• Adopted ordinance permitting digital signs on newsracks (12-0)
• Directed Mayor to negotiate six-year extensions for MIA car rental companies (12-0)
• Approved up to $5.97M loan for Pinnacle at Tropical Pointe affordable housing (12-0)
• Adopted resolution for Homestead Town Center conveyance, later vetoed by Mayor (10-2)
• Approved $240.7M SkyTrain operations and maintenance contract (12-0)
• Approved $53M Royal Caribbean campus lease amendment (13-0)
• Failed to adopt resolution urging state rent control reform (5-7)