Miami-Dade County public meetings in 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners convenes to consider routine reports, appointments, and consent items. Key actions include confirming the directors of the police and corrections departments, accepting a $2 million federal grant for the dependency drug court, and approving various district funding allocations. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items passing unanimously.

• Approved mayoral appointment of Director of Miami-Dade Police Department (11-0)
• Approved mayoral appointment of Director of Corrections and Rehabilitation Department (11-0)
• Accepted $2,000,000 grant from U.S. DHHS for Dependency Drug Court Response to Family Treatment Needs Expansion Project
• Approved $2,500,000 grant agreement with The Children's Trust for after-school and summer camp programs
• Approved allocations from multiple district discretionary reserves and in-kind services for community events

The Board of County Commissioners accepted the mayoral appointment of Stephanie Daniels as Director of the Miami-Dade Police Department. The Board also accepted a sunset review report for the Library Advisory Board.

• Accepted sunset review of Library Advisory Board (11-0)
• Accepted mayoral appointment of Stephanie Daniels as Director of the Miami-Dade Police Department (11-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners meeting on November 7, 2023, included several consent items and first-reading ordinances. Key actions included approving a grant for urban forestry, a jobs incentive for a confidential project, and adopting ordinances on PACE program reporting, vessel mooring, and stormwater runoff review. The meeting also included reports on financial literacy, wetlands mitigation, and aviation capital programs.

• Approved USDA Forest Service grant up to $13,279,845 for urban forestry tree canopy project
• Approved $401,960 incentive for Confidential Project M4 under Targeted Jobs Incentive Fund
• Adopted ordinance creating PACE program consumer protection and reporting requirements
• Adopted ordinance amending vessel mooring code to restrict overnight anchoring and add civil penalties
• Adopted ordinance requiring stormwater runoff review for developments abutting lower-elevation single-family properties

The Board of County Commissioners accepted several mayoral and auditor reports. These included a status update on a wetlands mitigation bank, the Aviation Capital Program report, and a pilot program for financial literacy.

• Accepted Directives Status Report through October 2023 (9-0)
• Accepted Report on the Financial Literacy Pilot Program (10-0)
• Accepted status report on establishing a wetlands mitigation bank (9-0)
• Accepted Miami-Dade Aviation Department Capital Program Report (9-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing several mayoral reports, including budget updates and district surveys. The meeting includes decisions on creating new special taxing districts and approving various discretionary reserve allocations for several districts.

• Creation of OJUS TOD Multipurpose Maintenance and Street Lighting Special Taxing District
• Establishment of Estates at Sunset Multipurpose Maintenance Special Taxing District
• Dissolution of the Oleta River Community Development District
• Allocations from FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24 District Discretionary Reserves
• Approval of the Grandville Place plat filed by ONX-ODAGLED GRANDVILLE, LLC

The Board approved the meeting agenda and accepted several administrative reports, including the Commission Auditor's 2022 annual and performance reports. The Board also accepted mayoral reports regarding the illegal dumping trust fund, driver's license suspension task force, and the appointment of the Animal Services Department Director.

• Approved meeting agenda (12-0)
• Accepted Commission Auditor's 2022 Annual Report (12-0)
• Accepted Commission Auditor's 2022 & 2023 Performance Measures Report (12-0)
• Accepted report on transition to constitutional offices (12-0)
• Accepted report on Illegal Dumping Trust Fund expenditures (12-0)
• Accepted report on Driver's License Suspension Task Force implementation (12-0)
• Accepted Doral Section 15 annexation survey results (12-0)
• Accepted mayoral appointment of Director of the Animal Services Department (12-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners meeting on October 3, 2023, included several public hearings and consent items. The board approved a resolution authorizing up to $13,000,000 in revenue bonds for True North Classical Academy, created two new special taxing districts (Modern House and Natoma Manors), and adopted an ordinance updating septic tank disclosure requirements. Several reports were received, including aviation capital program updates and a FEMA reimbursement status report.

• Approved $13,000,000 revenue bond issuance for True North Classical Academy
• Created Modern House Multipurpose Maintenance and Street Lighting Special Taxing District
• Amended Natoma Manors Roving Patrol Security Guard Special Taxing District and called special election
• Adopted ordinance requiring additional septic tank system disclosure in real estate transactions
• Approved allocations from FY 2022-23 discretionary reserves for Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6

The Board motioned to urge state entities to maintain the Eleventh Judicial Circuit as serving only Miami-Dade County, opposing a proposed merger with the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit. The Board also accepted several mayoral reports and approved the meeting agenda.

• Motioned to urge state entities to keep Eleventh Judicial Circuit as is (Resolution R-905-23)
• Approved meeting agenda and changes (12-0)
• Accepted August 2023 Aviation Capital Program Report (12-0)
• Accepted September 2023 Aviation Capital Program Report (12-0)
• Accepted Sterile Needle and Syringe Exchange Program Annual Report (12-0)
• Accepted FEMA reimbursements status report for Hurricane Irma (12-0)
• Deferred report on MDPD actions regarding Independent Civilian Panel Final Report 2023-0002

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held its second budget hearing to adopt the FY 2023-24 budget and set property tax millage rates for the countywide general fund, unincorporated municipal service area, fire rescue, library, and bonded debt service. The board also approved the countywide and unincorporated area budgets, as well as proprietary and special district budgets, with some items amended during the meeting.

• Adopted countywide general fund millage ordinance (Item A) 13-0
• Adopted countywide bonded debt service millage ordinance (Item B) 13-0
• Adopted countywide general fund budget (Item C) as amended
• Adopted unincorporated municipal service area millage (Item D) 12-0
• Adopted fire rescue and library system millage ordinances (Items F, G) 13-0

The Board of County Commissioners held a second budget hearing to discuss millage rates, fees, and the FY 2023-24 proposed budget. The meeting included a public hearing with 69 speakers. The provided minutes do not record final votes on the eight ordinances mentioned.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met on September 19, 2023, and took action on several items. They adopted an ordinance strengthening consumer protections for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs, approved a mandatory payment roll to fund the non-federal share of Medicaid hospital payments, and passed resolutions for multiple plats. They also approved various district discretionary reserve allocations and ratified contracts for airport and water treatment projects.

• Adopted ordinance requiring PACE consumer disclosures and enforcement measures (11-0)
• Approved preliminary mandatory payment roll for Medicaid hospital directed payments (11-0)
• Ratified FDOT grants totaling $4,518,174 for Miami International Airport projects
• Ratified $4,362,930 construction contract for Alexander Orr Water Treatment Plant
• Approved plats for Cade Countyline, Estates of Biscayne, Horse Country View, and Mater Lakes

The Board of County Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and addressed the deferral of Agenda Item 8H1. After discussion regarding the project's site and pending court cases, the Board voted to postpone the item to a specific future date.

• Approved the setting of the September 19, 2023, meeting agenda
• Deferred Agenda Item 8H1 to the December 12, 2023, Board meeting (11-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting focused on solid waste management. The main item directs the county mayor to procure services to relocate and rebuild the waste-to-energy facility outside Doral, contingent on an interlocal agreement with the city. Several related resolutions support recommendations from the mayor's August 18, 2023 report on an integrated solid waste management plan, covering procurement, site alternatives, disposal capacity, and permits. A supplemental report on siting alternatives was accepted.

• Resolution 231835: Directs relocation and rebuild of waste-to-energy facility outside Doral, contingent on interlocal agreement with Doral for cost contributions
• Resolution 231681: Supports recommendations 1 and 2 of mayor's solid waste report; authorizes procurements and financing alternatives (deferred)
• Resolution 231807: Supports recommendation 3; directs solicitation and negotiation for alternative waste-to-energy sites (deferred)
• Resolution 231808: Supports recommendation 7; authorizes negotiation of contracts for additional disposal capacity (deferred)
• Report 231816: Supplemental memorandum and preliminary solid waste system siting alternatives report by Arcadis (accepted)

The Board of County Commissioners convened a special meeting to consider the implementation of the County's Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan. The record contains public testimony regarding the Resource Recovery Facility (RRF) in Doral and the Opa-Locka West Airport site, but does not list any final votes or decisions.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held its first budget hearing for fiscal year 2023-24, adopting ordinances that set property tax millage rates for the countywide general fund, bonded debt, unincorporated areas, fire rescue, and library system, as well as approving the countywide and unincorporated area budgets. The board also considered a report on the proposed budget and passed all items on first reading, with votes ranging from 10-3 to 13-0.

• Adopted countywide general fund millage rate ordinance (Item A, passed 10-3)
• Adopted countywide bonded debt service millage ordinance (Item B, passed 13-0)
• Adopted countywide general fund budget ordinance (Item C, passed 10-3)
• Adopted unincorporated municipal service area (UMSA) millage and budget ordinances (Items D and E, passed 13-0 and 12-1)
• Adopted fire rescue and library system millage ordinances (Items F and G, both passed 13-0)

The Board conducted a public hearing to discuss proposed millage rates, fees, and tentative budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The meeting included a public comment period with 114 speakers and the reading of several scrivener's errors and budget amendments into the record.

• Read scrivener's error correction for Capital Program Number 2000000133 into the record
• Amended Legislative File Number 231741 to change date to October 1, 2023
• Amended Residential Services Garbage Trash, TRC, and Recycling fee to $547.00
• Amended Department of Solid Waste Management revenues to $195,408,000 and $233,024,000
• Amended Department of Solid Waste Management expenditures to $212,274,000 and $233,024,000

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Commission is meeting to consider a range of items, including ratifying federal airport grants totaling over $22 million, a proposed county pay plan for FY 2023-24, and numerous allocations from district discretionary reserves. The agenda also includes reports on solid waste management, stormwater, and housing assistance programs, as well as several proclamations and resolutions.

• Ratify FAA grants: $4,333,459 for MIA RIM Hot Spot 4 and $12,238,605 for MIA Central Terminal E-H ticket counters
• Ratify TSA agreement up to $5,315,475 for MIA NTD B project
• Proposed County Pay Plan for FY 2023-24
• Report on First-Time Homebuyer and Emergency Housing Assistance Programs
• Resolution approving allocations from multiple district discretionary reserves

The Board approved the meeting agenda and pull list with a 13-0 vote. Several proclamations were presented, and public comments were heard regarding a proposed waste disposal site and a proposed water park.

• Approved the meeting agenda and pull list (13-0)
• Presented sympathy resolution to the family of Carlos Alberto Montaner
• Presented proclamation declaring September 2023 as Suicide Prevention Month
• Presented proclamation declaring September 6, 2023 as Megan Venus Day
• Accepted report on Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Cadet Trust Fund funding and expenditures

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met on July 18, 2023, and took action on several items. They adopted ordinances on first reading to re-levy a six-cent local option gas tax for 30 years and to revise zoning regulations in the Palmer Lake area. They also held public hearings and approved the issuance of up to $1.1 billion in seaport revenue bonds, created a special taxing district for Grandville Place, and deferred a solid waste assessment item to September 6.

• Authorized up to $500,000,000 in seaport revenue refunding bonds and $600,000,000 in seaport revenue bonds for capital improvements
• Adopted on first reading an ordinance re-levying the six-cent local option gas tax for 30 years starting January 1, 2024
• Adopted on first reading a zoning amendment for Palmer Lake Metropolitan Urban Center, revising residential use regulations on lots adjoining the Miami River
• Created the Grandville Place Multipurpose Maintenance and Street Lighting Special Taxing District, bounded by SW 260 Street, SW 144 Trail, SW 262 Street, and SW 147 Avenue
• Deferred the solid waste non-ad valorem assessment roll to September 6, 2023

The Board approved the meeting agenda and accepted multiple mayoral reports concerning flood mitigation, drainage infrastructure, wellfield protection, and Biscayne Bay awareness. The session also included several special presentations and proclamations.

• Approved meeting agenda and changes (13-0)
• Accepted FY 2022-2023 First Quarter Employee Ideas/Suggestions report (13-0)
• Accepted report on comprehensive flood mitigation and stormwater planning (13-0)
• Accepted report evaluating South Dade drainage infrastructure (13-0)
• Accepted report on wellfield protection areas (13-0)
• Accepted report on promoting Biscayne Bay awareness (13-0)
• Accepted Sunset Review of Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on a range of items, including approving a $500 million seaport revenue bond issuance to refund commercial paper, accepting FAA grants for airport runway projects, and adopting several zoning and noise ordinances on first reading. The agenda also includes routine reports and resolutions allocating discretionary funds.

• Authorizes up to $500,000,000 in Seaport revenue bonds to refund commercial paper
• Accepts FAA grants totaling $19,207,275 for Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport runway rehabilitation
• Approves change order decreasing water/sewer contract S-896 from $22,841,250 to $21,956,057
• Adopts ordinance requiring spacing for adult day care centers in certain zoning districts
• Adopts ordinance clarifying noise regulations for vessels and floating structures

The Board approved the meeting agenda and accepted several mayoral reports, including the Aviation Capital Program Report and a report on interest payments to vendors. Public comments were heard regarding agricultural zoning and homeless assistance, though no action was taken on zoning items during this session.

• Approved the July 6 meeting agenda (10-0)
• Accepted BENCOR retirement benefit report for county employees (10-0)
• Accepted annual report of interest payments made to vendors for FY 2021-2022 (10-0)
• Accepted status report on conveyance of properties to SG Cutler Bay, LLC (10-0)
• Accepted Miami-Dade Aviation Department Capital Program Report for June 2023 (10-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners met on June 21, 2023, to consider and vote on a series of reports, resolutions, and appointments. The most consequential item was approval of a $2.9 million grant to Legal Services of Greater Miami for an eviction diversion pilot program. The board also accepted reports on illegal dumping, police youth outreach, traffic detectors, and other topics, and approved several street co-designations and district funding allocations.

• Approved $2,900,000 grant to Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. for eviction diversion pilot program
• Accepted final report on illegal dumping pilot program with Miami Gardens and Opa-locka
• Approved mayoral appointments for Finance Department and Audit and Management Services Department directors
• Adopted resolutions co-designating streets: NW 69th Ave as 'Miami Power Team Foundation Avenue', W 55th St as 'Evaristo G. Mendez Way', SE/SW 9th St as 'Chabad Street', Bonita Dr as 'Rabbi Pinchas Weberman Drive'
• Approved district discretionary reserve allocations for Districts 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 11, and 13

The Board of County Commissioners accepted a sunset review report for the Jackson Health System General Obligation Bond Citizens’ Advisory Committee. The meeting also included a special presentation recognizing the Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department for receiving the Sterling Award.

• Accepted Sunset Review of Jackson Health System General Obligation Bond Citizens’ Advisory Committee (9-0)
• Approved the June 21, 2023 meeting agenda and pull list (9-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The meeting consisted of special presentations and public comments. No substantive legislative decisions, votes, or policy approvals were recorded in the provided text.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on a range of items, including several ordinances on second reading that would change bid protest procedures and establish rules for prequalification pools for goods and services. The board also adopted an ordinance on first reading to allow limited exceptions for certain residential developments with onsite sewage systems, and approved a resolution to close a portion of right-of-way in Goulds. Several items were withdrawn or deferred, including a proposed expansion of the Smart Corridor subzone and a plat for Cutler Manor II.

• Adopted ordinance amending bid protest procedures (File No. 230341), requiring written objections within a certain time after receiving selection committee reports.
• Adopted ordinance establishing procedures and reporting requirements for prequalification pools for goods and services (File No. 230836).
• Adopted on first reading an ordinance authorizing limited exceptions to Ordinance No. 22-83 for single-family and duplex developments with OSTDS Type 1 systems (File No. 230618).
• Adopted resolution granting petition to close a portion of right-of-way along SW 216 Street (File No. 230443).
• Deferred items: CDMP application by Lennar Homes (File No. 230702) and plat of Cutler Manor II (File No. 230690).

The Board of County Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and accepted mayoral reports regarding the Aviation Capital Program, the health of Biscayne Bay, and sewer pipe damage during construction. The Board also adopted resolutions for discretionary fund allocations from the Office of the Chair and Districts 1 and 11.

• Approved meeting agenda (13-0)
• Accepted Aviation Capital Program Report - April 2023 (13-0)
• Accepted 2023 Annual Report Card Program on the Health of Biscayne Bay (13-0)
• Accepted report on companies damaging WASAD sewer pipes during construction (13-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-381-23 for FY 2022-23 Office of the Chair and District 1 fund allocations (13-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-382-23 for FY 2022-23 District 11 discretionary reserve allocations (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is deciding on a consent agenda that includes resolutions for street co-designation, in-kind service authorizations, surplus vehicle donations, discretionary reserve allocations, and various grant agreements for transportation and cultural projects. All items were adopted, with most passing 13-0, except one grant agreement that passed 12-1.

• Approved co-designation of East 4th Street in Hialeah as 'Eagles Way'
• Authorized in-kind services for Howard Drive Elementary Fun Fair ($790) and Kick CF Celebrity Kickball Tournament ($1,010)
• Declared surplus and donated a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado to Florida DEP and a 2016 Ford Fusion to City of West Miami
• Approved allocations from FY 2022-23 discretionary reserves for Districts 3, 4, 6, 8, 13, and District 7 arena naming rights fund
• Approved multiple transportation grants including $1.34M for Dadeland North Metrorail elevators and $8M for transportation disadvantaged trust fund

The Board of County Commissioners approved several resolutions regarding the allocation of FY 2022-23 discretionary reserves for Districts 3, 4, 6, 8, and 13. Other approved actions included a street co-designation in Hialeah and the donation of surplus vehicles.

• Approved co-designation of East 4th Street in Hialeah as 'Eagles Way' (13-0)
• Approved in-kind services for Howard Drive Elementary Fun Fair up to $790.00 (13-0)
• Approved in-kind services for Kick CF Celebrity Kickball Tournament up to $1,010.00 (13-0)
• Approved donation of surplus 2005 Chevrolet Colorado to Florida Department of Environmental Protection (13-0)
• Approved donation of surplus 2016 Ford Fusion to the City of West Miami (13-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 District 6 discretionary reserve allocations (13-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 District 13 discretionary reserve allocations (13-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 District 3 discretionary reserve and designated project program allocations (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a joint meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Miami-Dade County Youth Commission. The agenda consists solely of presentations by Youth Commission members and advisors, covering their 2022-2023 efforts, committee achievements, and personal experiences. No legislative items, ordinances, or resolutions are scheduled for decision or discussion.

• Youth Commission efforts 2022-2023 presented by Chairwoman Sylvia Rodriguez (District 6)
• Secretary remarks by Melanie Ulloa (District 13)
• Committee achievements from Advocacy and Legislation, Education and Services, and Cultural Arts and Community Engagement committees
• Youth Commission experience and FIU ROPES course presentation
• Final remarks on college decisions by Larissa Ramirez (Agenda Coordinator)

The Board of County Commissioners and the Miami-Dade County Youth Commission held a joint meeting consisting of presentations on youth initiatives. No substantive legislative decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

• Swore in attending members of the Youth Commission into office

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda of routine items, including mayoral reports, street co-designations, and district discretionary fund allocations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy debates or public hearings listed.

• Approved co-designation of NW 32nd Street as 'Father Jose Luis Menendez Street'
• Approved co-designation of NW 11th Terrace as 'Larry C. Little Street'
• Approved Aventura's co-designation of NE 190th Street as 'Hidden Bay Drive' and removal of 'Marina Del Ray Boulevard'
• Authorized in-kind services for '12th Annual Walk With Me and 5K' up to $2,161
• Accepted first quarter budget report for FY 2022-23

The Board approved a 17-year agreement to rename the county-owned arena the Kaseya Center. Other key actions included approving several affordable housing developments and establishing a new special taxing district.

• Approved 17-year naming rights agreement with Kaseya US LLC for $117,370,000 (13-0)
• Approved $905M in seaport revenue bonds for seaport projects (13-0)
• Approved $6M contract with Calvin, Giordano & Associates for Underline project (12-0)
• Approved $14.8M contract with General Asphalt Co. LLC for NE 151 Street improvements (12-0)
• Approved creation of Stein Assemblage Multipurpose Maintenance and Street Lighting Special Taxing District (13-0)
• Approved $47.8M in funding for affordable multi-family workforce and elderly rental housing (12-0)
• Approved $21.5M expenditure increase for garbage collection and disposal services (13-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing automatic pretrial release without appearing before a judge (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners met on March 7, 2023, to consider a range of items including reports, resolutions, and ordinances. Key actions included adopting resolutions for district discretionary reserve allocations, accepting several mayoral reports, and advancing ordinances on procurement and bond issuance. The board also approved a $1.787 million state grant for park-and-ride improvements and passed a resolution recognizing U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $905,000,000 in Seaport revenue bonds for port projects (first reading passed 12-0)
• Resolution approving $1,787,000 state grant for Mount Sinai Multimodal Smart Terminal Park and Ride improvements
• Ordinance amending prequalification pool procedures for goods and services procurement (first reading passed 11-1)
• Ordinance amending bid protest procedures for selection committee scoring (first reading passed 12-0)
• Ordinance amending zoning exceptions for alcoholic beverage establishments in unincorporated areas (first reading passed 12-0)

The Board voted to rescind the selection of the current Covanta plant site for a new Waste-to-Energy facility and directed the Mayor to analyze alternative sites and technologies. Other actions included approving several multi-million dollar aviation and infrastructure contracts and establishing a new police departmental trust fund.

• Rescinded Resolution R-728-22 and ordered analysis of alternative sites for Waste-to-Energy facility (12-0)
• Approved $10.1M purchase of vacant land east of Miami International Airport (12-0)
• Approved $19.2M contract with Allied Contractors, Inc. for Terminal E repairs (12-0)
• Established Miami-Dade Police Department Departmental Trust Fund (12-0)
• Approved $2.9M grant for Eviction Diversion Pilot Program (12-0)
• Approved $8.9M contract to AGC Electric, Inc. for signalized intersection replacements (12-0)
• Approved $1.7M grant for Mount Sinai Multimodal Smart Terminal improvements (12-0)
• Adopted resolution prohibiting TikTok on County-issued devices (12-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: the presentation of the Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County's annual external audit for fiscal year 2021-2022. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as invocation, roll call, pledge of allegiance, public comment, and adjournment.

• Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County annual external audit for fiscal year 2021-2022 (Item 230435)

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to review the Public Health Trust's Annual External Audit for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The Board voted to accept the audit report issued by KPMG LLP.

• Accepted Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County Annual External Audit for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Report (12-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved multiple funding packages for a technology job creation project and authorized a $3M grant for the South Dade Trail. Several reports on county contracts and eviction legal assistance were deferred to March 7, 2023.

• Approved up to $4.25M for Confidential Project Xray via Relocation and Expansion Incentives Program (10-0)
• Approved up to $313,151 for Confidential Project Xray via Targeted Jobs Incentive Fund (10-0)
• Approved $3M state grant for South Dade Trail planning and design (9-0)
• Approved $6.118M construction contract to Poole & Kent Company of Florida for HVAC improvements (10-0)
• Approved $25.5M in revenue debt obligations for Cutler Manor II multifamily housing (10-0)
• Approved $989,726.43 lease for District 10 office at 7142-7146 SW 117 Avenue (10-0)
• Deferred report on legal assistance for evictions to March 7, 2023 (10-0)
• Deferred report on unexecuted contracts to March 7, 2023 (10-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met on February 7, 2023, and took action on a range of items, including adopting ordinances on first reading that would restrict construction noise near residences, extend compliance deadlines for septic systems, and regulate recycling carts. The board also approved several plats for new subdivisions and a special taxing district for street lighting. The agenda included routine reports and commendations, but the substantive decisions were the ordinance changes and land-use approvals.

• Adopted ordinance (first reading) to prohibit noise-producing construction equipment near residences during certain hours (File 230239, passed 12-1).
• Adopted ordinance (first reading) extending time for single-family septic systems to comply with Ordinance 22-83 (File 222903, passed 12-1).
• Adopted ordinance (first reading) creating Molina Estates Street Lighting Special Taxing District and approving agreement with Homestead Energy Services (File 230041, passed 13-0).
• Approved plat for Organabio Subdivision by The Falls Storage, LLC (File 230047, passed 13-0).
• Approved plat for Century at Galloway by Century Homebuilders Group, LLC (File 230050, passed 12-1).

The Board of County Commissioners voted to end the COVID-19 local state of emergency on March 1, 2023. Other key actions included approving several multi-million dollar maintenance contracts for elevators and fire rescue equipment, and authorizing housing loans for various developments.

• Canceled COVID-19 local state of emergency effective March 1, 2023 (13-0)
• Approved $44.1M contract for conveyance equipment maintenance and repair (13-0)
• Approved $20.4M contract for Fire Rescue computer aided dispatch solution (13-0)
• Approved $19.4M helicopter fleet management contract for Fire Rescue (13-0)
• Approved $6.4M loan for Pinnacle at Tropical Pointe housing development (13-0)
• Approved $2.1M loan for Windmill Farms housing development (13-0)
• Denied resolution urging state legislation for Everglades Protection Area review (5-6)
• Adopted ordinance for noise regulation of construction equipment on first reading (12-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved the annexation of several areas into the Town of Medley, requiring the town to make annual mitigation payments of $517,243 for four years. Additionally, the Board approved a $175.6M contract for electric transit buses and several other infrastructure and housing projects.

• Approved Town of Medley annexation with 4 years of $517,243 annual mitigation payments (10-2)
• Approved $175,594,365 contract for battery-electric low floor transit buses (12-1)
• Approved $3M for Casa Familia affordable housing project (12-0)
• Approved $7,730,537.60 contract for NW 84th Avenue roadway improvements (12-0)
• Approved $44M increase for HNTB Corporation professional services (12-0)
• Deferred Village of Virginia Gardens annexation pending property owner survey (13-0)
• Approved $19.8M increase for WSP USA Inc. engineering services (10-2)
• Adopted ordinance for Comprehensive Development Master Plan procedures (11-0)