Miami-Dade County public meetings in 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to vote on a resolution authorizing the conveyance of easements for a pedestrian bridge project. The item was sponsored by Commissioner Eileen Higgins and passed unanimously (11-0). No other substantive items were listed on the agenda.

• Resolution 242246 approving non-exclusive easement for pedestrian bridge at NE 196th St and Biscayne Blvd
• Easement includes temporary construction and permanent maintenance rights for SR-1 Trust, LLC
• Delegation of authority to County Mayor to finalize and record easement agreements
• Project passed 11-0 with nominal consideration

The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution to accept a non-exclusive easement from Mall Parcels A & C/SR-1 Trust, LLC. This easement allows for the construction and maintenance of a pedestrian bridge serving the West Aventura Station for Brightline.

• Approved Resolution R-1107-24 to accept a pedestrian, construction, and maintenance easement near Biscayne Boulevard and NE 196th Street (11-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to vote on two resolutions authorizing interlocal agreements with county constitutional officers and the sheriff. Both resolutions passed with votes of 11-0 and 8-2, respectively.

• Resolution 242249: Approves individual interlocal agreements with Clerk of the Court, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, and Tax Collector; ratifies MOU with AFSCME Local 199; amends leave manual for employee transitions
• Resolution 242253: Approves interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office

The Board approved agreements to transition employees and services to several constitutional offices, including the Clerk of the Court, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, Tax Collector, and the Sheriff. These actions establish the operational and budgetary relationship between the County and these autonomous offices.

• Approved interlocal agreements with Clerk of the Court, Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections, and Tax Collector (11-0)
• Approved memorandum of understanding with AFSCME Local 199 (11-0)
• Approved leave manual amendments to ensure employee transitions are not treated as terminations (11-0)
• Rescinded Resolution R-59-14 regarding Election Day location rental agreements (11-0)
• Amended Implementing Order 4-76 regarding poll worker assistance (11-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with the Office of the Sheriff (8-2)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners convened on December 3, 2024, to accept several mayoral reports and approve allocations from discretionary reserves. The meeting included ceremonial recognitions and procedural items, with no substantive ordinances or zoning changes on the agenda.

• Accepted Aviation Capital Program Reports for Aug–Nov 2024 (10-0 vote)
• Approved $650 in-kind services for Chanukah Street Fair in District 4
• Allocated discretionary reserves across Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11, and 13
• Recognized Stephanie Daniels (Miami-Dade Police Director) for service to the county
• Recognized David Cardenas (Parks Department Deputy Director) for service to the county

The Board of County Commissioners held special presentations to honor the service of three retiring officials. The Board also accepted a sunset review report for the Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Committee. The meeting included discussions regarding the agenda and the pulling of several items for later consideration.

• Declared December 3, 2024, as 'Director Stephanie V. Daniels Day'
• Declared December 3, 2024, as 'David Cardenas Day'
• Declared December 3, 2024, as 'Pedro J. Garcia MNAA Day'
• Accepted sunset review report of Parks and Recreation Citizens Advisory Committee

BCC - Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners (BCC) met to decide on multiple zoning and Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) amendments. Three ordinances were adopted on first reading or final action, while several zoning public hearings were deferred or approved based on staff recommendations. No new taxes, fees, or major contracts were voted on.

• Adopted ordinance for CDMP amendment at SW 248 St & SW 124 Ave (Lennar Homes, LLC) — application CDMP20230027
• Adopted ordinance amending Policy LU-8H of CDMP (Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources) — application CDMP20240005
• Adopted ordinance for CDMP amendment between SW 252 St & SW 256 St, SW 142 Ave & SW 144 Ave (TMC Naranja 66 Holdings, LLC) — application CDMP20230011
• Deferred zoning public hearings for PH Nos. Z2023000264, Z2023000265, Z2023000244, Z2023000163
• Approved staff recommendation for zoning public hearing PH No. Z2023000423 (848 Brickell, LLC) and PH No. Z2023000179 (TMC Naranja 66 Holdings, LLC)

The Board adopted a Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) amendment for a Lennar Homes project and approved a resolution to amend Policy LU-8H regarding jobs-to-housing ratios. One application was withdrawn as a result of the final action on the small-scale amendment.

• Approved CDMP application for Lennar Homes at SW 248 Street and SW 124 Avenue (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-1036-24 to amend Policy LU-8H of the Land Use Element (8-1)
• Withdrew Resolution 242091 following the adoption of Ordinance 24-131
• Approved agenda with the deferral of item 8C1 (8-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners met on November 20, 2024, to conduct routine business including reports, resolutions, and public hearings. The board adopted several resolutions, including allocations from discretionary reserves for district projects and a name designation for Aviation Avenue. No major ordinances or zoning changes were introduced.

• Retroactive approval of $2,350 in-kind services for Howlooween at Palmetto Bay Park
• Allocation of FY 2024-25 discretionary reserves across Districts 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, and 13
• Designation of Aviation Avenue segment as 'Monty Trainer Way'
• Public hearing approval of $7.2M surplus transfer from North Dade Government Center to North Dade Cultural Arts Center Project 394
• Creation of El Cayon Multipurpose Maintenance and Street Lighting Special Taxing District with FP&L streetlight agreement

The Board approved funding for constitutional officers-elect to retain outside counsel during their transition period. The Board also accepted several mayoral reports regarding the budget, spoil islands, and intellectual property.

• Approved allocation of $150,000 per constitutional officer-elect for outside counsel (13-0)
• Accepted Third Quarter Budget Report - Fiscal Year 2023-24 (12-0)
• Accepted report on recommendations regarding spoil islands in Biscayne Bay (12-0)
• Accepted report on intellectual property assets for Miami-Dade Countryfest (12-0)
• Accepted Sunset Review of Unsafe Structures Board report

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners met on November 6, 2024, and adopted multiple resolutions designating honorary street names and allocating discretionary funds across districts. Several items were deferred, including resolutions to designate Naomi Wilzig Way and Gloria Estefan Way.

• Designated portion of 12th St (Ocean Dr to Washington Ave) as 'Naomi Wilzig Way' (deferred)
• Designated portion of 13th St (Ocean Dr to Meridian Ave) as 'Gloria Estefan Way' (deferred)
• Designated portion of NW/SW 5th Ave (Lucy St to SW 7th St) as 'Otis T. Wallace Way' (adopted)
• Allocated FY 2024-25 District 12 CBO Discretionary Reserve funds (adopted)
• Allocated FY 2024-25 District 6 Discretionary Reserve and Designated Project Program funds (adopted)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a motion to implement recommendations for maintaining Monarch butterfly habitats in county rights-of-way. The Board also accepted several mayoral reports regarding seaport grants, beach safety, transit feasibility, FEMA reimbursements, and agricultural events.

• Approved implementation of Monarch butterfly habitat recommendations (10-0)
• Accepted Seaport Department quarterly report of grant agreements (12-0)
• Accepted report on public education for safely digging in the sand (12-0)
• Accepted report on multimodal transit feasibility along the coast (12-0)
• Accepted status report on FEMA reimbursements for Hurricane Irma (12-0)
• Accepted report on countywide rodeo, farmer's market, and farm show (12-0)
• Deferred report on interlocal agreements with Constitutional Officers to November 20, 2024 (13-0)

BCC - Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners meets to discuss and vote on zoning and Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) amendments. Key items include small-scale CDMP amendments and zoning changes for properties including South Dixie 29, LLC and others. Most items were deferred or withdrawn, with one zoning application approved with conditions.

• Ordinance for CDMP amendment for South Dixie 29, LLC property south of SW 280 Street adopted 9-0
• Zoning application for 848 Brickell, LLC deferred 11-0
• Zoning application for 216 Corner, LLC approved 11-0
• Zoning application for Jamestown CCP, LP approved 11-0
• Zoning application for Archimedean Academy, Inc. deferred 9-0

The Board approved a Comprehensive Development Master Plan amendment for a project by South Dixie 29, LLC and South Dixie Land, LLC. The revised proposal reduces the unit count to 500 and replaces four-story buildings with two-story townhomes to mitigate shading impacts. A separate resolution to transmit the application was withdrawn.

• Approved CDMP amendment for application No. CDMP20230023 (9-0)
• Withdrew Resolution 241618 regarding the transmittal of application No. CDMP20230023
• Deferred Resolution 241886 (Application No. CDMP20240005) to November 21, 2024
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners convened on October 16, 2024, and adopted eleven commissioner-sponsored resolutions allocating discretionary reserves and designated project funds across multiple districts. Two ordinances were also adopted on first reading, one expanding the Behavioral Health Advisory Board and another revising domestic-leave policy for county employees.

• Resolution 241839: Approved allocations from FY 2023-24 District 2 CBO Discretionary Reserve and Arena Naming Rights Funds
• Resolution 241845: Approved allocations from FY 2024-25 District 13 Discretionary Reserve
• Resolution 241838: Approved allocations from FY 2023-24 District 1 Designated Project Program and FY 2024-25 District 1 Discretionary Reserve
• Ordinance 241802: Amended County Code to increase Behavioral Health Advisory Board membership
• Ordinance 241832: Revised Miami-Dade County domestic leave policy for employees

The Board of County Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and accepted several reports, including a sunset review of the Construction Trades Qualifying Board. The Board also accepted mayoral reports regarding the appointment of a new Internal Compliance Department director and fee collection data for the first and second quarters of 2024.

• Accepted Sunset Review of County Boards – Construction Trades Qualifying Board Division A (11-0)
• Approved meeting agenda with specified changes (11-0)
• Accepted report on Mayoral appointment of Ofelia Tamayo as Director of the Internal Compliance Department
• Accepted Q2 2024 report on collection of mobility, impact, water, and sewer connection fees (11-0)
• Accepted Q1 2024 report on collection of mobility, impact, water, and sewer connection fees (11-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners met on October 1, 2024, to adopt resolutions and ordinances, including renaming a portion of 15th Street in Miami Beach and allocating discretionary funds across multiple districts. The board also advanced two ordinances to create special taxing districts for street lighting in the Redland Gardens area.

• Renamed portion of 15th Street from Ocean Drive to Bay Road as 'Mayor Matti Herrera Bower Way' (Resolution 241725)
• Allocated $1.2M from FY 2023-24 District 2 Discretionary Reserve and Office Funds (Resolution 241729)
• Approved ordinance creating Redland Gardens North Street Lighting Special Taxing District (Ordinance 241446)
• Approved ordinance creating Redland Gardens South Street Lighting Special Taxing District (Ordinance 241485)
• Adopted ordinance amending Miami-Dade County 30X30 Vision Council membership (Ordinance 241710)

The Board of County Commissioners approved several resolutions to allocate funds from various district discretionary reserves for fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25. The Board also approved the codesignation of a portion of 15th Street in Miami Beach.

• Approved codesignation of 15th Street from Ocean Drive to Bay Road as 'Mayor Matti Herrera Bower Way' (11-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 2 discretionary reserve and office fund allocations (11-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 12 discretionary reserve allocation (11-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 13 discretionary reserve allocation (11-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 11 discretionary reserve allocations (11-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 3 discretionary reserve allocations (11-0)
• Accepted report on Illegal Dumping Trust Fund funding and expenditures (11-0)
• Accepted report on the feasibility of establishing a butterfly garden (11-0)

BCC - Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning

The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to hold public hearings on two small-scale amendments to the Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP). Both items were carried over from earlier meetings and again deferred for further review; no final decisions were made at this session.

• Ordinance 232066 – CDMP20230018 at SW 192 St & SW 177 Ave (Krome Ave), OCLA LLC request deferred 9-0
• Ordinance 240678 – CDMP20230023 south of SW 280 St between SW 157 Ave & Harriet Tubman Hwy, South Dixie 29 LLC & South Dixie Land LLC request deferred 9-0

The Board approved the meeting agenda and deferred several applications to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan. Two applications were deferred to no date certain, and one was deferred to October 23, 2024.

• Approved the September 25, 2024 CDMP and Zoning agenda (8-0)
• Deferred application CDMP20230018 (SW 192 Street and SW 177 Avenue) to no date certain (9-0)
• Deferred resolution for application CDMP20230018 to no date certain (9-0)
• Deferred application CDMP20230023 (South of SW 280 Street) to October 23, 2024 (9-0)
• Deferred resolution for application CDMP20230023 to October 23, 2024 (9-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners holds its second public hearing on the proposed FY 2024-25 budget. Members will vote on ordinances that set millage rates for the General Fund, bonded debt service, unincorporated municipal services, Fire & Rescue, and the Library System, and adopt the countywide and unincorporated-area budgets.

• Adopt FY 2024-25 General Fund budget and 13–0 millage rate vote
• Adopt FY 2024-25 bonded debt service millage rate 13–0
• Adopt FY 2024-25 unincorporated-area budget with 10–3 amended vote
• Set FY 2024-25 Fire & Rescue millage rate 13–0
• Set FY 2024-25 Library System millage rate 13–0

The Board conducted a public hearing to adopt millage rates, fees, and the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget. Mayor Levine Cava detailed budget adjustments including $1.5 million for cultural programming and $1 million for the Eviction Diversion Program.

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners met on September 17, 2024, to consider routine allocations from discretionary reserves, grant applications, and emergency contracts. The meeting also included first readings of ordinances revising procedural rules and HIV/AIDS partnership governance.

• Approved allocations from FY 2023-24 discretionary reserves for Districts 4, 12, 6, 13, 11, 5, 9, 7, 10, and 1
• Ratified emergency contract for $553,978.90 to repair 96-inch raw water main along NW 74th Street
• Approved grant application for $807,975 for Crandon Park Marina seawall replacement
• Approved grant application for $50,000 for Coral Gables Wayside Park historic structure assessment
• Approved $134,009 in Safe Routes to School Program funds

The Board convened a closed attorney-client session to discuss pending Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ) litigation between Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami. The remainder of the recorded minutes consist of public testimony from residents and officials opposing a proposed waste-to-energy incinerator at the Airport West and Okeechobee sites.

• Convened closed shade session to discuss Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ) litigation

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners held its first budget hearing on September 5, 2024. Commissioners adopted ordinances setting countywide millage rates and budgets for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2024, including the general fund, bonded debt service, unincorporated municipal service area, fire and rescue, and library system. Several budget-related ordinances were amended during the meeting.

• Adopted millage rate for Countywide General Fund Operating Purposes FY 2024-25
• Adopted millage rate for Countywide Bonded Debt Service FY 2024-25
• Adopted FY 2024-25 Countywide General Fund Budget (amended)
• Adopted FY 2024-25 Unincorporated Municipal Service Area Fund Budget (amended)
• Adopted millage rate for Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Service District Operating Purposes FY 2024-25

The Board conducted a public hearing to propose millage rates and tentative budgets for the 2024-25 fiscal year. The meeting established ceiling millage rates for various county services and funds, with final adoption scheduled for September 19, 2024.

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners met on September 4, 2024, and adopted 13 resolutions, including donating a surplus vehicle to a local church, renaming a street in honor of Isidor Cohen, and approving discretionary reserve allocations across multiple districts. The board also accepted reports on county board sunset reviews and mayoral directives, with one aviation fuel study deferred.

• Donated 2012 Ford F-150 surplus vehicle to Turning Point Baptist Church, Inc.
• Renamed Southwest 2nd Avenue between Southwest 26th Road and Southwest 27th Road as 'Isidor Cohen Road'
• Approved $650 in-kind services for North Bay Village’s June 7, 2024 Pride Celebration
• Allocated discretionary reserves for Districts 2, 4, 6, 12, and 13
• Deferred aviation fuel feasibility study at Miami International Airport

The Board of County Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and accepted multiple administrative reports, including the 2024 Performance Measures Report. The Board also accepted the appointment of Melanie McLean as Interim Director of the Human Resources Department.

• Accepted Sunset Review of Neat Streets Miami (13-0)
• Accepted Sunset Review of Building Better Communities Citizens' Advisory Committee (13-0)
• Accepted 2024 Performance Measures Report (13-0)
• Accepted appointment of Melanie McLean as Interim Director of Human Resources (13-0)
• Withdrew report on Countywide Rodeo, Farmer's Market, and Farm Show in District 9 (13-0)
• Accepted report on annexation and incorporation of commercial and industrial areas (13-0)
• Accepted status report for Septic to Sewer Trust Fund and Assistance Program (13-0)
• Approved meeting agenda with specified changes and pull list (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting that included routine procedural items, special presentations honoring former County Manager Merrett R. Stierheim and the Florida Panthers, and the adoption of the Commission Auditor's 2023 Annual Report. Eleven resolutions allocating discretionary reserve funds across multiple districts were adopted unanimously.

• Adopted Commission Auditor's 2023 Annual Report (vote: 11-0)
• Honored former County Manager Merrett R. Stierheim
• Honored the Florida Panthers
• Approved allocations from FY 2023-24 District 13 Discretionary Reserve
• Approved allocations from FY 2023-24 District 1 Designated Project Program

The Board accepted the Commission Auditor's 2023 Annual Report and the Mayor's Second Quarter Budget Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24. The Board also officially recognized the Florida Panthers as Stanley Cup Champions.

• Declared July 16, 2024 as 'Florida Panthers Day'
• Accepted Commission Auditor's 2023 Annual Report (11-0)
• Accepted Second Quarter Budget Report - Fiscal Year 2023-24 (11-0)
• Accepted report on Haulover Park boat ramp and parking lot renovation
• Adopted meeting agenda with specified changes and pull list (11-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a hospital mandatory payment program to fund supplemental Medicaid payments, a grant for transit-oriented development planning, and various district funding allocations. The agenda also includes first readings of ordinances related to zoning, infill housing, and a new 30x30 Vision Council.

• Ordinance authorizing mandatory payments from hospitals to fund non-federal share of supplemental payment programs (passed 12-0)
• Resolution ratifying receipt of up to $405,000 from USDOT FTA for transit-oriented development planning (passed 12-0)
• Ordinance expanding Smart Corridor Subzone near Civic Center Metrorail Station (first reading passed 12-0)
• Ordinance allowing direct applications for infill and affordable housing (first reading passed 12-0)
• Ordinance creating the Miami-Dade County 30x30 Vision Council (first reading passed 12-0)

The Board of County Commissioners approved several resolutions for FY 2023-24 district discretionary reserves and designated project programs. Additionally, the Board approved a street co-designation in the City of Homestead and accepted four mayoral reports.

• Approved co-designation of SW 6th Street between SW 9th and SW 10th Avenue as 'Bishop Willie L. Scott Way' (12-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 2 discretionary reserve, designated project program, and arena naming rights fund allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 6 designated project program allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 13 discretionary reserve allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 11 discretionary reserve allocations (12-0)
• Accepted Aviation Capital Program Report June 2024 (12-0)
• Accepted report on non-competitive purchases Directives No. 231051 and 231841 (12-0)
• Accepted report on gender, race, and ethnicity of participants in criminal record sealing/expungement program (12-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a $265 million capital asset bond, a $1.025 billion aviation revenue refunding bond (withdrawn), and zoning changes requiring workforce housing in the Metromover subzone. The board also approved allocations from district discretionary reserves and a transportation grant agreement.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $265,000,000 in capital asset acquisition special obligation bonds
• Ordinance requiring workforce housing units in Metromover subzone developments
• Resolution approving $8,000,000 transportation disadvantaged trust fund grant agreement
• Ordinance approving solid waste non-ad valorem assessment rolls
• Resolution authorizing $1,025,000,000 aviation revenue refunding bonds (withdrawn)

The Board issued a proclamation honoring Mr. Wilbert Bell and his father, Cornelius Bell, for their historical connection to the first generation after slavery. The meeting also included a report on the vulnerability of South Florida military installations to environmental challenges. No other substantive legislative decisions were recorded in the provided text.

• Declared June 18, 2024, as 'Cornelius Bell Family Day'
• Deferred special presentation honoring James Weir to July 2, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on several items, including ratifying emergency contracts for police helicopter services, accepting state grants for airport and transit projects, and advancing ordinances on hospital payments and street lighting districts. They will also hear reports on aviation, pickleball courts, and illegal dumping.

• Ratify FDOT grants totaling $10.8M for MIA construction projects
• Ratify emergency contracts for MDPD helicopter services up to $3.1M
• Approve $345,600 state grant for Waterford on-demand transit
• First reading of ordinance for hospital mandatory payments
• Create Oak Manors South street lighting special taxing district

The Board of County Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and accepted several mayoral reports regarding aviation, parks, and environmental management. The Board also issued a proclamation dedicating June 4, 2024, as Sonia Castro Day.

• Approved the June 4, 2024 Board agenda (11-0)
• Accepted Aviation Capital Program Report - May 2024 (11-0)
• Accepted report on pickleball court feasibility at Amelia Earhart Park (11-0)
• Accepted Biscayne Bay Watershed Management Advisory Board annual report (11-0)
• Accepted report on Illegal Dumping Trust Fund expenditures (11-0)
• Accepted report on Police Department Youth Outreach Unit Trust Fund (11-0)
• Accepted final report on Waste Management Metering Pilot Program in Districts 2 and 8 (11-0)
• Accepted update on federal actions related to endangered Caribbean coral species (10-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners met on May 21, 2024, and adopted several ordinances on first reading, including comprehensive stormwater and drainage standards, municipal circulator data integration, a new special taxing district, and community council vacancy rules. The board also accepted reports on an eviction diversion program and cash-to-card kiosks, and approved numerous district funding allocations.

• Ordinance revising stormwater, drainage, and impervious surface standards (240816)
• Ordinance requiring municipal circulator data for Transit Tracker (240884)
• Ordinance creating Kendall Town Center Apartments special taxing district (240849)
• Mid-year report on $2.9M eviction diversion program for Legal Services of Greater Miami (240785)
• Resolution codesignating SW 25th Terrace as 'Ana Maria Monte Flores Way' (240872)

The Board of County Commissioners accepted a report from the Commission Auditor regarding the County's Office Supplies Pool contract. The audit identified nine areas of concern, including the circumvention of procedures and improper vendor bid outreach. The County Administration stated that the Miami-Dade Police Department has initiated a Public Corruption Report based on the findings.

• Accepted Miami-Dade County Office Supplies Report (10-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes accepting reports on aviation, waste-to-energy sites, and the budget, as well as approving various resolutions. Key items include a $3.48 million state grant for the Golden Glades bicycle pedestrian bridge and a $1.98 million federal grant to reimburse correctional officer salaries. The agenda also includes several proclamations and citizen presentations, which are ceremonial in nature.

• Approved $3,484,050 state grant for Golden Glades Bicycle Pedestrian Bridge to Sunshine State Industrial Park
• Approved $1,984,850 federal SCAAP grant to reimburse correctional officer salary costs
• Accepted reports on aviation capital program for Feb-Apr 2024 and first quarter budget FY 2023-24
• Accepted report on three alternate waste-to-energy facility sites preliminary permit review
• Approved in-kind services for River Cities Festival ($4,700) and Bike 305 event ($875)

The Board accepted the FY 2024 Sunset Review of County Boards for the Dade-Miami Criminal Justice Council. The meeting also included several proclamations and a public hearing regarding a proposed waste-to-energy facility.

• Accepted Sunset Review of Dade-Miami Criminal Justice Council (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on consent items, ordinances, and public hearings. Key actions include approving grants for electric buses and transit operations, creating a special taxing district, and amending sewer benefit boundaries. Several reports on FEMA reimbursements, AI policy, and septic-to-sewer programs are also on the agenda.

• Approved $18.9M grant for 63 electric buses to replace diesel transit buses
• Approved $24.8M state grant for transit bus service operating assistance
• Approved $1.33M for park-and-ride planning at South Dade Transitway
• First reading of ordinance creating Hadley Place special taxing district
• Approved $200,000 and $100,000 grants for cultural arts centers

The Board of County Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and accepted two mayoral reports. One report detailed FEMA reimbursements for Hurricane Irma, and another addressed companies that damaged water and sewer underground facilities.

• Approved meeting agenda (12-0)
• Accepted status report on FEMA reimbursements for Hurricane Irma as of December 2023 (12-0)
• Accepted report regarding companies that damage Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department underground facilities (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a joint meeting of the Board of County Commissioners and the Youth Commission, featuring presentations on youth commission efforts, committee achievements, and experiences. No legislative actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on Youth Commission efforts 2023-2024 by Chairman Bryan Rodriguez (District 11)
• Presentation on committee achievements by chairs of Advocacy and Legislation, Education and Services, and Cultural Arts and Community Engagement committees
• Presentation on the Youth Commission experience and FIU ropes course
• Final remarks on college decisions by Jasmin Rossi (District 5)

The Board of County Commissioners held a joint meeting with the Miami-Dade County Youth Commission. The session consisted of presentations regarding youth advocacy, committee achievements, and student experiences. No substantive legislative decisions were made.

• Administered Oath of Office to the Youth Commission

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners met on April 2, 2024, and approved a consent agenda and several ordinances on first reading. Key actions included declaring two county-owned properties surplus for affordable housing development, creating two special taxing districts for maintenance and street lighting, and establishing a community development district. The board also adopted resolutions for street co-designations and various district funding allocations.

• Declared 1791 NW 112 St and NW 31st Ave & 57th St surplus for affordable housing, conveyance at $10 each
• Created Modern at Coconut Palm II and One Seven Nine Arvella special taxing districts for street lighting
• Established Century Park Square Community Development District
• Approved $102,993 grant for Miami-Dade County Auditorium from Florida Division of Arts and Culture
• Adopted street co-designations: Yvonne Shonberger Way, Tom Cunningham Way, Deborah Sheffield Irby Road

The Board of County Commissioners amended the 2024 Federal Legislative Package to prioritize funding for the Northeast Corridor Rapid Transit Project. Several street co-designations and discretionary fund allocations were also approved.

• Amended 2024 Federal Legislative Package to prioritize Northeast Corridor Rapid Transit Project funding (12-0)
• Adopted co-designation of East Drive in Miami Springs as 'Yvonne Shonberger Way' (12-0)
• Adopted co-designation of SW 71st Street in South Miami as 'Tom Cunningham Way' (12-0)
• Approved $1,010 in retroactive in-kind services for 'Springfest Around the Reef' (12-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 12 discretionary reserve allocations (12-0)
• Accepted 2023 Sunset Review of Art in Public Places Trust report (12-0)
• Accepted 2024 Office of Policy and Budgetary Affairs Annual Work Program report (12-0)
• Deferred co-designation of East 51st Street as 'Veloz Youth and Family Services' to no date certain

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on a range of items, including a resolution to provide up to $709,420 in incentives to Project Noven, a targeted jobs program business. They will also consider several ordinances on first reading, such as changes to zoning and right-of-way plans, service concurrency management, and regulations for micromobility devices like e-bikes and scooters. The agenda includes numerous reports and resolutions, many of which were passed unanimously, covering topics like the county budget, housing for the homeless and disabled, and district discretionary fund allocations.

• Resolution approving up to $709,420 in incentives for Project Noven as a Targeted Jobs Incentive Fund Program business
• Ordinance to eliminate a portion of SW 2nd Street from the right-of-way plan and minimum street width requirements
• Ordinance to delegate authority for proportionate share mitigation agreements for roadway concurrency
• Ordinance creating regulations for micromobility devices, electric bicycles, and motorized scooters
• Resolution ratifying a change order for construction contract MDAD-CIP-V009A with H&R Paving Inc., including a $353,138 fund transfer and 414-day extension

The Board of County Commissioners accepted two sunset review reports for the Cultural Affairs Council and the Tourist Development Council. The meeting also included a presentation on the 2023 Status of Women in Miami-Dade County report, though no formal actions were taken on its findings.

• Accepted 2023 Sunset Review of Cultural Affairs Council (13-0)
• Accepted Sunset Review of Tourist Development Council for FY 2023 (13-0)
• Approved the March 19, 2024 Board agenda and changes (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special joint meeting of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners and the City of Miami Commission to discuss an ongoing conflict resolution process initiated by the City of Miami against the County. The agenda includes acknowledging the statement of issues, discussing a potential resolution, and considering motions for a conceptual resolution. If no conceptual resolution is reached, the bodies are required to schedule mediation.

• Acknowledgment of statement of issues in conflict resolution proceedings initiated by City of Miami (Resolution No. 22-0468)
• Discussion of any resolution of the conflict between the City and County
• Consideration of proposed motions for a conceptual resolution; if none, scheduling mediation

The City of Miami and Miami-Dade County held a joint public meeting to address a conflict regarding the expansion of the Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ). No conceptual agreement was reached during the meeting to resolve the dispute over regulatory jurisdiction.

• Held joint public meeting to consider statement of issues regarding RTZ expansion

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting of the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners. The only substantive item is a presentation of the Public Health Trust's annual external audit for fiscal year 2022-2023. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as invocation, roll call, and public comment.

• Presentation of Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County annual external audit for FY 2022-2023

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to review the Public Health Trust's Annual External Audit for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The audit, conducted by KPMG LLP, reported no deficiencies or material weaknesses. The Board voted to accept the report.

• Accepted PHT's Annual External Audit Report for FY 2022-2023 (10-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved several resolutions to allocate funds from various district discretionary reserves for FY 2023-24. Additionally, the Board ratified the execution of three federal grant agreements for the Miami-Dade Police Department.

• Approved FY 2023-24 District 6 discretionary reserve allocations (11-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 13 discretionary reserve allocations (11-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 1 designated project program, discretionary reserve, and arena naming rights fund allocations (11-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 11 discretionary reserve allocations and rescinded a FY 2022-23 allocation (11-0)
• Rescinded FY 2023-24 District 5 discretionary reserve allocations and approved new allocations from the reserve and arena naming rights fund (11-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 9 discretionary reserve allocations (11-0)
• Ratified $1.6M DOJ grant for Hate Crimes and Prevention and Prosecution Program (11-0)
• Ratified $2.01M DOJ grant for Operation Safe Ride and $3.75M DOJ grant for FY23 COPS Technology and Equipment Program (11-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider consent items, public hearings, and reports. Key actions include approving a bridge replacement permit, several plats, and creating new special taxing districts for maintenance and street lighting. The agenda also includes reports on evictions, child sex trafficking, and a sewer pump station funding.

• Approved $150,172 for traffic circle design at N Miami Avenue and N 163 Street
• Approved $145,059, $73,110, and $75,117 in Safe Routes to School funds
• Approved plat of Century Pointe and Century Oasis subdivisions
• Created Century Park Square and Century Pointe special taxing districts
• Approved co-designation of SE 13th Street as Carlos Alberto Montaner Street

The Board of County Commissioners approved several resolutions allocating funds from district discretionary reserves. They also approved the co-designation of a portion of SE 13th Street and accepted reports on child sex trafficking and countywide evictions.

• Approved co-designation of SE 13th Street as 'Carlos Alberto Montaner Street' (9-0)
• Approved up to $5,700 in-kind services for 45th Annual Miami Lebanese Festival (9-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 6 discretionary reserve and arena naming rights allocations (9-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 1 discretionary reserve and designated project program allocations (9-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 9 discretionary reserve allocations (9-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 10 discretionary reserve allocations (9-0)
• Accepted report on child sex trafficking study in Miami-Dade County (9-0)
• Accepted quarterly report on countywide evictions and foreclosures through December 2023 (9-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including changes to transit fare and service approval rules, publication of legal ads on the county website, and community benefits statements for housing projects. They will also consider numerous discretionary fund allocations and airport grant agreements.

• Ordinance to allow legal ads on county website (Item 4A)
• Ordinance modifying transit fare/service change approval duration (Item 4B)
• Ordinance requiring community benefits statement for housing projects (Item 4C)
• Resolution approving FDOT grants totaling up to $4.815M for airport projects (Item 3B1)
• Resolution ratifying $144,000 shore power agreement with Florida Power & Light (Item 3B2)

The Board of County Commissioners approved several resolutions to allocate funds from FY 2023-24 discretionary reserves for Districts 1, 2, 3, 11, and 13. The Board also accepted multiple mayoral reports regarding aviation, seaport grants, and county job classifications.

• Approved FY 2023-24 District 2 discretionary reserve allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 13 discretionary reserve allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 1 discretionary reserve and Office of the Chair funds (12-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 11 discretionary reserve allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2023-24 District 3 discretionary reserve allocations (12-0)
• Accepted Aviation Capital Program Reports for November 2023, December 2023, and January 2024 (12-0)
• Accepted Seaport Department quarterly report for public transportation grant agreement (12-0)
• Accepted mayoral appointment of Latawun Bess as Director of Juvenile Services Department (12-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met on January 17, 2024, and voted 13-0 to accept all items on the consent agenda, including reports from the Mayor and resolutions approving district discretionary fund allocations, grant applications, and a street co-designation. The agenda was largely routine, with no public hearings or contested items.

• Approved $1,296,411 federal SCAAP grant for correctional officer salaries
• Approved $2.5M FDEM grant for Matheson Hammock Mangrove Trail (Hurricane Ian)
• Approved $2.5M FDEM grant for Matheson Hammock Mangrove Trail (Hurricane Nicole)
• Approved $982,650 FDEP grant for Homestead Bayfront Park seawall replacement
• Approved co-designation of SW 23rd Ave as 'Officer Osvaldo Canalejo Avenue'

The Board accepted 10 mayoral reports covering topics such as pickleball courts, autism programs, and waste management. The Board also approved a resolution regarding the co-designation of a street in the City of Miami.

• Approved agenda and pull list (13-0)
• Accepted report on pickleball court complex feasibility in District 8 (13-0)
• Accepted report on properties in District 9 for rodeo, farmer's market, and farm show (13-0)
• Accepted report on 'Occupant with Autism' program and police department website (13-0)
• Accepted report on unexecuted contracts and two-step procurements for 2022 (13-0)
• Accepted reports regarding Department of Solid Waste Management Resources Recovery Facility (13-0)
• Accepted report on interactive digital touch screens at areawide parks (13-0)
• Accepted report on agrihoods (13-0)