Miami-Dade County public meetings in 2020

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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