Miami-Dade County public meetings in 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider several ordinances and reports, including expanding the Metromover subzone, creating two special taxing districts for street lighting and maintenance, and receiving updates on evictions, airport finances, and redistricting. The agenda also includes special presentations recognizing community contributions and reports on county operations.

• Ordinance to expand Metromover subzone in downtown Miami (first reading)
• Creation of Christian Life Mission Street Lighting Special Taxing District
• Creation of Old Town Floridian Multipurpose Maintenance Special Taxing District
• $10,000 allocation from District 8 FTX Arena naming rights revenues
• Report on countywide evictions and foreclosures data for November 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on ordinances and resolutions, including adopting new commission district boundaries, creating municipal advisory committees, and approving various allocations and donations. Several items are procedural, such as reports and proclamations.

• Adopted new boundaries for County Commission election districts (Ordinance 212844, passed 10-2)
• Created Westchester Municipal Advisory Committee to study possible new municipality (Ordinance 212743, passed 11-1)
• Created Ronald Reagan Equestrian Center Advisory Board (Ordinance 212757, passed 12-0)
• Created Westchester Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board (Ordinance 212758, passed 12-0)
• Approved $10,000 allocation to Prosperity Social & Community Development Group from parking permit fees (Resolution 212744)

The Board adopted new boundaries for county commission election districts on first reading (10-2), setting a public hearing for December 1, 2021. It also approved the conveyance of county-owned properties for affordable housing, including a $10 sale of 12 properties to House Park, LLC, and a lease to BAC Funding Corporation for a mixed-use project. The board deferred a resolution to convey 12 properties to the Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency to no date certain.

• Adopted new commission district boundaries on first reading (10-2)
• Approved $10 sale of 12 county properties to House Park, LLC for affordable housing (11-1)
• Approved $10 sale and 75-year lease of 6600 NW 27 Avenue to BAC Funding Corp for affordable housing (11-1)
• Deferred conveyance of 12 properties to Homestead CRA to no date certain
• Approved $10,000 Mayor's allocation to Bay of Pigs Museum and Library (13-0)
• Adopted resolution urging state to fund Brigade 2506 Museum (12-0)
• Approved $4.95M traffic management system contract with Kimley-Horn (10-0)
• Approved $35M employee disability insurance contract with MetLife (12-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to vote on consent items, ordinances for first reading, and public hearings. Key actions include approving a $22.6 million state transit grant, adopting first readings for a new rapid transit subzone, relocation cost rules for unsafe buildings, and a special taxing district, among others. Several items were passed unanimously, with one peafowl regulation repeal passing 10-2.

• Approved $22,600,515 public transit block grant from Florida DOT for bus service operating assistance
• Adopted first reading creating Dolphin Station Subzone of Rapid Transit Zone near NW 12th St, NW 118th Pl, NW 17th St, and theoretical NW 122nd Ave
• Adopted first reading requiring residential building owners to pay relocation costs for displaced residents when building deemed unsafe, with county lien if unpaid
• Adopted first reading creating Rambo Subdivision Multipurpose Maintenance and Street Lighting Special Taxing District (bounded by SW 288 St, SW 167 Ave, SW 292 Ln, SW 172 Ave)
• Adopted first reading repealing peafowl regulations (Section 5-16) by 10-2 vote

The Board approved a 15-year, $211.7 million contract with Miami Dade Smart Lighting Partners, LLC for LED smart lighting and smart county systems, with amendments requiring subcontracting to disadvantaged business enterprises. It also approved a $22.6 million state grant for transit bus service operating assistance and adopted several ordinances on first reading, including one creating a new Dolphin Station subzone for rapid transit development. The Board confirmed William Diggs as Executive Director of the Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy Trust (MDEAT) by a 12-0 vote.

• Approved $211.7M LED smart lighting contract (12-0)
• Approved $22.6M state transit grant (12-0)
• Approved William Diggs as MDEAT Executive Director (12-0)
• Adopted ordinance creating Dolphin Station rapid transit subzone (12-0)
• Adopted ordinance on owner relocation costs for unsafe buildings (12-0)
• Adopted ordinance repealing peafowl regulations (10-2)
• Approved $35M revenue bond for Collins Park housing (12-0)
• Approved $850K loan for Metro Grande III affordable housing (12-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met to adopt various resolutions, including the co-designation of two streets in Miami. The meeting also included first readings for multiple ordinances regarding impact fees, taxation districts, and local business definitions.

• Co-designation of Southwest 16th Street as 'Johnny Ventura Way'
• Co-designation of Southwest 3rd Street as 'Leonard J. Helmers, Jr. Way'
• First reading of ordinance establishing Grand at Doral Multipurpose Maintenance Special Taxing District
• First reading of ordinance regarding the annexation of lands into the City of Sweetwater
• Approval of September and October 2021 countywide eviction and foreclosure data reports

The Board adopted a resolution directing the County Mayor to implement COVID-19 paid sick leave for county employees through December 31, 2023, after amending it to remove vaccination status as an eligibility requirement. The Board also approved the assignment of the Miami Seaquarium lease to MS Leisure Company, Inc., with added animal welfare and oversight conditions. A resolution supporting a criminal penalty for approaching police officers failed on a 5-7 vote.

• Adopted COVID-19 paid sick leave for county employees through Dec 31, 2023, amended to remove vaccination requirement (9-3)
• Approved Miami Seaquarium lease assignment to MS Leisure Company with added animal welfare, USDA license, and quarterly reporting conditions (13-0)
• Denied resolution supporting criminal penalty for approaching police officers (5-7)
• Adopted 2022 state legislative priorities, adding SMART Plan as 10th priority (11-0)
• Approved $4.97M traction power switchgear replacement contract to Statewide Electrical Services, Inc. (13-0)
• Approved $11.2M design-build contract for new Doral Branch Library to Lee Construction Group, Inc. (13-0)
• Adopted ordinance allowing parking reduction for workforce housing developments (11-2)
• Approved $1.88M wetlands purchase from Atlantic Civil, Inc. for South Dade Wetlands Project (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a range of reports and resolutions, including a first-reading ordinance on cybersecurity product procurement and vendor access, as well as several district funding allocations. The agenda includes numerous mayoral reports on topics like eviction response, transit security, and cash payment policies, most of which were accepted. Several items were deferred or withdrawn, and the meeting includes ceremonial presentations and proclamations.

• Ordinance requiring U.S.-made cybersecurity products and heightened vendor security review (first reading adopted)
• Resolution accepting $100,000 Pérez Family Foundation grant for African Heritage Cultural Arts Center
• Resolution approving co-designation of NW 3rd Street as 'Juan Jose Peruyero Way'
• Multiple resolutions allocating FY 2021-22 district discretionary reserves (Districts 2, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13)
• Report on Miami-Dade response to eviction crisis accepted

The Board adopted the Better Bus Network resolution as amended, authorizing bus service adjustments with an estimated annual cost of $28,195,939, to be implemented on or after April 2022. The amendment included reinstating Route 82 (Westchester circulator) and directing the County Mayor to identify funding sources and report back within 30 days. The Board also approved several ordinances on first reading, including a comprehensive sign code revision, and adopted a resolution to extend and revise the RFP timeframe for the Venetian and Rickenbacker Causeways.

• Adopted Better Bus Network with $28.2M annual service enhancements (10-0)
• Adopted comprehensive sign code revision on first reading (12-0)
• Adopted ordinance on immigration services, prohibiting unlicensed practice of law (13-0)
• Adopted ordinance creating Ludlam Trail Improvement District (12-0)
• Approved $151.6M security guard services contract for DTPW (10-1)
• Adopted resolution to extend and revise Rickenbacker/Venetian Causeways RFP (10-0)
• Approved $300M bond issuance for Nicklaus Children's Hospital (13-0)
• Approved settlement for Magnolia North affordable housing project (11-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held its second budget hearing to finalize the FY 2021-22 budget. They adopted ordinances setting property tax millage rates for the countywide general fund, bonded debt, unincorporated areas, fire rescue, and library system, and approved the associated budgets. The meeting also included a report on the proposed budget and a consent agenda.

• Adopted countywide general fund millage ordinance (Item A)
• Adopted countywide bonded debt service millage ordinance (Item B)
• Adopted countywide general fund budget ordinance (Item C)
• Adopted unincorporated municipal service area (UMSA) budget ordinance (Item E)
• Adopted fire rescue and library system millage ordinances (Items F and G)

The Board of County Commissioners held its second budget hearing and adopted the FY 2021-2022 budget, including millage rates for countywide, fire rescue, library, and unincorporated areas. The budget was approved with amendments, including a reserve for septic-to-sewer projects and funding allocations for community-based organizations. A motion to reallocate funding from Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center to the Haitian-American Chamber of Commerce failed.

• Adopted countywide general fund millage rate of 4.6669 mills (13-0)
• Adopted countywide bonded debt service millage rate of 0.5075 mills (13-0)
• Adopted countywide general fund budget as amended (13-0)
• Adopted unincorporated municipal service area millage rate of 1.9283 mills (12-1)
• Adopted unincorporated municipal service area fund budget as amended (12-1)
• Adopted fire rescue service district millage rate of 2.4207 mills (13-0)
• Adopted library system millage rate of 0.284 mills (13-0)
• Adopted proprietary and other budgets as amended (12-1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held its first budget hearing for fiscal year 2021-22, adopting millage rates for the countywide general fund, bonded debt, unincorporated municipal service area, fire rescue, and library system, all by a 13-0 vote. The board also considered ordinances approving the countywide general fund and unincorporated municipal service area budgets, with the latter amended and both bifurcated for further action.

• Adopted millage for countywide general fund operating purposes (FY 2021-22)
• Adopted millage for countywide bonded debt service (FY 2021-22)
• Adopted millage for unincorporated municipal service area operating purposes (FY 2021-22)
• Adopted millage for Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Service District operating purposes (FY 2021-22)
• Adopted millage for Miami-Dade Library System operating purposes (FY 2021-22)

The Board held its first budget hearing and adopted on first reading the proposed FY 2021-22 millage rates and budgets, including the countywide general fund, unincorporated municipal service area, fire rescue, library, and proprietary budgets. The countywide operating millage rate was set at 4.6669 mills, and the general fund budget was adopted as amended (12-1). The Board also approved water and sewer rate increases as part of the proprietary budget (9-4) but directed the Mayor to revisit those increases and present alternatives at the second budget hearing on September 28, 2021.

• Adopted countywide general fund operating millage rate of 4.6669 mills (13-0)
• Adopted countywide general fund budget as amended (12-1)
• Adopted unincorporated municipal service area millage rate of 1.9283 mills (13-0)
• Adopted unincorporated municipal service area fund budget as amended (12-1)
• Adopted fire rescue service district millage rate of 2.4207 mills (13-0)
• Adopted library system millage rate of 0.284 mills (13-0)
• Adopted proprietary budgets as amended, including water and sewer rate increases (10-3; Section 14 approved 9-4)
• Directed Mayor to revisit water and sewer rate increases and present alternatives at second budget hearing (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider ordinances, resolutions, and reports. Key actions include adopting first-reading ordinances on CDMP amendment processing, surplus property disclosure, and animal cruelty penalties, while deferring a cybersecurity procurement ordinance. The board also accepted multiple mayoral reports on topics like evictions, airport concessions, and youth programs.

• Ordinance to allow out-of-cycle CDMP amendments related to Urban Development Boundary (adopted 10-2)
• Ordinance increasing civil penalties for animal cruelty (adopted 12-0)
• Ordinance requiring disclosure forms before donating surplus property (adopted 12-0)
• Resolution ratifying $2.1M grant application for Pump Station 49 mitigation (adopted 11-0)
• Deferred ordinance on Buy American facial coverings and masks procurement

The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution calling a November 2, 2021 special election for residents of the proposed Biscayne Gardens municipality to vote on whether the county should be authorized to create a new city. The resolution passed 11-2, with Commissioners Sosa and Martinez voting no. The board also adopted several ordinances on first reading, including one creating a Building Safety Recertification Task Force and another establishing a Miami-Dade Relocation and Expansion Incentives Program for businesses.

• Adopted Resolution R-805-21 calling a Nov. 2, 2021 special election on creating a new municipality in the Biscayne Gardens area (11-2).
• Adopted Ordinance 21-82 requiring paid sick leave for employees of certain county contractors, including security guards (11-1).
• Adopted Ordinance 21-83 as amended, revising representation requirements for the Independent Civilian Panel (9-4).
• Adopted Ordinance 21-81 establishing a Medicaid hospital directed payment program (12-0).
• Adopted on first reading an ordinance creating a Building Safety Recertification Task Force to review building inspection laws.
• Adopted on first reading an ordinance creating the Miami-Dade Relocation and Expansion Incentives Program for businesses creating jobs.
• Deferred to Oct. 5, 2021 an ordinance on public works construction permitting to allow further discussion with municipalities.
• Approved a resolution extending short-term financial relief for Miami International Airport concessionaires until long-term relief is approved (12-0).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met to adopt various ordinances regarding workforce housing, the creation of a new improvement district, and Medicaid hospital payments. The meeting also included the approval of several discretionary reserve fund allocations for various districts.

• Ordinance for workforce housing development including impact fee deferrals
• $30,000 allocation from Marlins settlement for crosswalks at Red Road and Sunset Drive
• Creation of the Ludlam Trail Improvement District and a related trust fund
• $12,000 allocation from District 7 FTX Arena naming rights revenues
• Authorization of Seaport Commercial Paper notes up to $200,000,000

The Board adopted Ordinance 21-68, which amends county code to prohibit filing and consideration of proposed municipal boundary changes under certain circumstances, including a contiguity requirement of at least 500 feet of shared boundary. The vote was 10-3, with Commissioners Hardemon, Higgins, and Martinez voting no. The Board also approved the FY 2021 Action Plan for federal housing and community development funds, and adopted a resolution accepting the Mayor's report on allocating $527,733,745 in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-68, restricting municipal boundary changes and annexations, by a 10-3 vote.
• Adopted Resolution R-777-21, accepting the Mayor's report and proposed allocations for $527,733,745 in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
• Adopted Resolution R-685-21, approving the FY 2021 Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, and other federal funds, as amended.
• Adopted Ordinance 21-80, setting a maximum sales price for homes in county affordable housing programs, by a 12-0 vote.
• Adopted Resolution R-726-21, approving a first amendment to the cruise terminal agreement with NCL (Bahamas) Ltd, with an estimated positive fiscal impact of $109,800,000.
• Adopted Resolution R-743-21, authorizing expenditure of up to $9,783,743.13 in food and beverage tax funds for the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
• Adopted Resolution R-754-21, urging the Biden administration to condemn the Cuban government's handling of protests and support the Cuban people, as amended.
• Adopted Resolution R-756-21, urging a halt to deportations to Haiti and other support, as amended.

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Commission met to handle routine reports, adopt consent resolutions, and give first-reading approval to several ordinances. Key actions included authorizing up to $2.3 billion in seaport revenue bonds, modifying tree removal and replacement rules, and creating penalties for tampering with water rescue stations.

• Approved seaport revenue bonds up to $250M for improvements, $1.4B to refund outstanding bonds, and $650M for additional refunding bonds
• Adopted ordinance on first reading to prohibit tampering with water rescue stations at county-owned facilities
• Adopted ordinance on first reading to ease tree removal and replacement requirements for property damage cases
• Approved $150,000 from District 11 Marlins settlement for COVID-19 small business grants
• Approved $128,036.93 federal grant for adaptive sports program for veterans

The Board approved a resolution authorizing up to $350 million in general obligation bonds for the Building Better Communities program and ratified $386.4 million in emergency COVID-19-related purchases and contract modifications. It also adopted a resolution supporting the county's participation in the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan. Several items were deferred, including a proposed ordinance to increase the maximum sales price of affordable housing units.

• Adopted Resolution R-627-21 authorizing up to $350,000,000 in Building Better Communities general obligation bonds.
• Adopted Resolution R-645-21 ratifying up to $386,405,983 in emergency COVID-19 purchases and contract modifications.
• Adopted Resolution R-678-21 authorizing the County Attorney to vote to approve the Purdue Pharma Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan.
• Adopted Resolution R-679-21 retroactively approving the County Mayor's certification to receive American Rescue Plan Act funds.
• Deferred Ordinance 21-80, which would set a maximum sales price for affordable housing homes, to July 20, 2021.
• Adopted Resolution R-648-21 accepting an unsolicited proposal and authorizing a competitive solicitation for the Rickenbacker and Venetian Causeways.
• Adopted Resolution R-635-21 authorizing $66,425,613 in Head Start grant funds and contracts with 17 delegate agencies.
• Adopted Resolution R-680-21 urging $1,000,000 in federal funding for Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Venezuelan nationals.

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Commission meeting on June 15, 2021, included several reports and resolutions. Key actions included approving a resolution to co-designate a street as Dwyane Wade Boulevard, accepting a $800,000 state grant for I-95 Express Bus service, and approving a $200,000 grant from Petco Love for animal services. The board also adopted first readings of ordinances related to the Independent Civilian Panel, workforce housing parking reductions, and creation of special taxing districts for street lighting.

• Resolution approving co-designation of NE 7th Street as Dwyane Wade Boulevard
• Resolution accepting $800,000 FDOT grant for I-95 Express Bus service
• Resolution approving $200,000 Petco Love grant for animal services
• Ordinance for workforce housing parking reduction (first reading)
• Ordinance creating Silver Palm and Caple Farms South special taxing districts (first reading)

The Board approved a 97-year development and lease agreement with Terra International Services, LLC for the Dolphin Station property, projected to bring $1.19 billion in total benefits to the County. The Board also approved a $2M allocation for a Jackson Health System stand-alone emergency center and authorized a 10-year sterile needle and syringe exchange program with the University of Miami as operator. Several ordinances were adopted on first reading, including one revising the Independent Civilian Panel and another creating the North Beach Community Redevelopment Area trust fund.

• Approved Dolphin Station development lease with Terra International Services, LLC (11-1)
• Approved $2M allocation for Jackson Health System stand-alone emergency center (13-0)
• Authorized 10-year sterile needle and syringe exchange program with University of Miami (13-0)
• Adopted ordinance on first reading revising Independent Civilian Panel (13-0)
• Adopted ordinance on first reading creating North Beach CRA trust fund (11-2)
• Adopted ordinance making certain misdemeanors eligible for civil citations (11-0)
• Approved $35.8M professional services agreement with Hill International for airport capital program (13-0)
• Approved $35.8M professional services agreement with CBRE Heery for airport capital program (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions. The first directs the County Mayor to apply for federal funding for Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) programs. The second approves the Peace and Prosperity Plan for fiscal years 2020-21 and 2021-22, which includes a $150,000 grant from FTX, $7,218,476 from FTX Arena naming rights, and other funds, and authorizes the County Mayor to execute related agreements and select grant recipients.

• Resolution to apply for federal COPS funding
• Approval of Peace and Prosperity Plan with $150,000 FTX grant
• Allocation of $7,218,476 from FTX Arena naming rights
• Increase Summer Youth Internship Program funding by $800,000
• Delegation of authority for 'Safe in the 305' grants

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the Peace and Prosperity Plan for FY 2020-21 and 2021-22, a multi-phase initiative to address gun violence through prevention, intervention, and enforcement. The plan is funded by a $150,000 grant from FTX, $7,218,476 in FTX Arena naming rights revenue, $100,000 from the Juvenile Services Trust Fund, and $300,000 in anticipated future grants. The board also approved a resolution directing the County Mayor to apply for all available federal COPS funding to hire additional law enforcement officers.

• Adopted Peace and Prosperity Plan for FY 2020-21 and 2021-22 (13-0)
• Approved $150,000 FTX grant and $7,218,476 in naming rights revenue for the Plan (13-0)
• Authorized $800,000 increase for Summer Youth Internship Program (13-0)
• Adopted resolution to apply for federal COPS funding for 42 additional officers (13-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners met on June 2, 2021, and voted 13-0 to accept multiple mayoral reports, adopt resolutions for district fund allocations, and pass several ordinances on first reading. The agenda also included special presentations and a citizen's presentation on tourism. All items were approved unanimously.

• Approved $85,500 from District 4 Marlins settlement for Mom & Pop small business COVID-19 relief grants
• Adopted ordinance on first reading to require written cause for late agenda items (File 211298)
• Adopted ordinance on first reading to codify bid protest hearing examiner procedures (File 211324)
• Adopted ordinance on first reading to allow civil violation notices for certain misdemeanors (File 211418)
• Accepted reports on sea level rise impact fees, industrial hemp, Biscayne Bay health, and license plate readers at parks

The Board adopted a resolution establishing county policy that residents should be allowed to use county-approved community IDs as identification for county services, directing the Mayor to develop an implementation plan and report back. The Board also approved a $300M water and sewer revenue bond issuance, a $150M lease/purchase for transit vehicles, and a $100M lease/purchase for vehicles and equipment. Several ordinances were adopted on first reading, including one on paid sick leave for employees of certain county contractors and one on civil penalties for certain misdemeanors.

• Adopted community ID policy for county services (12-1)
• Approved $300M subordinate water and sewer revenue bonds (13-0)
• Approved $150M lease/purchase for transit vehicles (11-0)
• Approved $100M lease/purchase for vehicles and equipment (13-0)
• Adopted paid sick leave ordinance for county contractor employees on first reading (13-0)
• Adopted civil penalties ordinance for certain misdemeanors on first reading (13-0)
• Approved $9M pilot program for affordable homeownership units (13-0)
• Approved $46.75M quartermaster services contract (deferred to July 8, 2021)

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 entirely of presentations by youth commissioners on their activities, advocacy efforts, and upcoming events. No ordinances, resolutions, or other formal decisions are listed.

• Youth Commission activities for 2020-2021, including Thrive 305 survey with over 700 responses
• Advocacy items on homeless awareness, camera mandate, and mental health
• Upcoming events: Books for Tots, Food Share, College Forum, Youth Council Conference
• New business: graduating youth commissioners and closing remarks on COVID-19 challenges

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners held a joint meeting with the Miami-Dade County Youth Commission on May 18, 2021. The meeting consisted entirely of presentations from youth commissioners about their activities, upcoming events, and new business, with no votes or formal decisions taken. The meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m. after the presentations concluded.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; meeting was informational only

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners met on May 18, 2021, and approved a range of items including a transportation grant, several new special taxing districts for street lighting, and mid-year budget adjustments. They also adopted ordinances on first reading, including one to set a deadline for county ballot questions and another revising agricultural zoning rules. The agenda included several ceremonial presentations and reports, and all votes were unanimous (13-0).

• Approved a Transportation Disadvantaged Trust Fund grant agreement up to $8,000,000 for a project costing $8,888,889, with a 10% local match.
• Adopted on first reading an ordinance creating the Highland Residences Street Lighting Special Taxing District (bounded by SW 316 St, SW 189 Ave, etc.).
• Adopted on first reading an ordinance creating the Caple Farms North Multipurpose Maintenance and Street Lighting Special Taxing District (near SW 184 St and Black Creek Canal).
• Adopted on first reading an ordinance creating the Ambar Trail Multipurpose Maintenance and Street Lighting Special Taxing District (near SW 272 St and Old Dixie Highway).
• Adopted on first reading an ordinance amending zoning regulations for parking and outdoor storage in the Agricultural (AU) district.

The Board approved a $25.1 million, five-year contract for security guard services for special taxing districts, with the option to renew removed. It also adopted a resolution appointing five members to the MDX Board, including Chairman Diaz and Commissioner Monestime, after an initial proposal failed. Several ordinances were passed on first reading, including a mid-year budget adjustment and new street lighting special taxing districts.

• Approved $25,145,325 security guard contracts for special taxing districts (13-0)
• Appointed Diaz, Monestime, Moss, Fernandez, Rodon to MDX Board (9-2)
• Adopted FY 2020-21 mid-year supplemental budget ordinance on first reading (13-0)
• Adopted ordinance creating Highland Residences street lighting district on first reading (13-0)
• Adopted ordinance creating Caple Farms North maintenance/lighting district on first reading (13-0)
• Adopted ordinance creating Ambar Trail maintenance/lighting district on first reading (13-0)
• Adopted ordinance revising agricultural zoning parking/storage regs on first reading (13-0)
• Deferred two $35.8M airport capital program contracts to committee (12-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with two items: a discussion on community health, welfare, and public safety, including gun violence, jobs, and youth programs; and a resolution directing the County Mayor to include funding for the Florida Venture Foundation's youth vocational programs in the annual plan for the Anti-Gun Violence and Prosperity Initiatives Trust Fund. The resolution was adopted with an 11-2 vote.

• Discussion item on health, welfare, public safety, gun violence, jobs, youth programs
• Resolution to fund Florida Venture Foundation youth vocational training from Anti-Gun Violence and Prosperity Initiatives Trust Fund
• Resolution adopted 11-2

The Board adopted Resolution R-489-21 directing the County Mayor to include funding support for the Florida Venture Foundation's vocational/trade program for youth in the annual plan for the Anti-Gun Violence and Prosperity Initiatives Trust Fund, with a vote of 11-2 (No: Higgins, Regalado). The resolution was part of the broader Peace and Prosperity Plan, which was discussed but not fully voted on; the full plan is to be presented at the May 18, 2021 Regular Board meeting. The Board also approved a non-agenda report allocating $50,000 from District 1's FTX naming rights revenue to Code Fever, Inc. for the Camp King Innovate program (12-0).

• Adopted Resolution R-489-21 adding Florida Venture Foundation to anti-gun violence plan (11-2)
• Approved $50,000 to Code Fever, Inc. for Camp King Innovate program (12-0)
• Discussed Peace and Prosperity Plan; full vote deferred to May 18, 2021 meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners is meeting to accept numerous reports from the Mayor, including economic development strategies for tech companies, security improvements at Metrorail and Metromover stations, and quarterly impact fee collections. The board also approved mayoral appointments for the IT and Water and Sewer department directors, and adopted resolutions for street co-designation and surplus donations.

• Report on economic development recruitment strategies targeting technology companies
• Report on improving security at all Metrorail and Metromover stations
• Mayoral appointment of Director of Information Technology Department/Chief Information Officer
• Mayoral appointment of Director of Water and Sewer Department
• Resolution approving co-designation of SW 9th Street as 'Juan Jose Peruyero Way'

The Board adopted an ordinance (21-35) that supersedes a state special act and abolishes the Greater Miami Expressway Agency, voting 12-1 with Commissioner Garcia opposed. The Board also approved two mayoral appointments: Margaret Brisbane as Director of IT/Chief Information Officer and Roy Coley as Director of Water and Sewer. Several large contracts were approved, including a $152.9 million Metromover overhaul and a $32.9 million court case management system, while a $70 million aviation construction contract was amended to direct negotiations with a different firm.

• Adopted ordinance 21-35 abolishing Greater Miami Expressway Agency (12-1)
• Approved Margaret Brisbane as IT Director/CIO and Roy Coley as Water & Sewer Director
• Approved $152.9M Metromover wayside overhaul contract to Bombardier (13-0)
• Approved $32.9M criminal court case management system to Pioneer Technology (12-0)
• Amended $70M aviation construction contract to negotiate with MCM instead of Suffolk/NV2A (9-4)
• Established Miami-Dade County Cryptocurrency Task Force (11-2)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance on affordable housing maximum sales price (13-0)
• Approved $2.94M incentive for Confidential Project Phoenix (10-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes approving a $1,604,253 state grant for the Dade-Monroe Express bus service, along with several street co-designations and district discretionary fund allocations. The agenda also includes reports on sea level rise, domestic violence education, and COVID-19 test kit access, all of which were accepted unanimously.

• Approved $1,604,253 grant from Florida DOT for Dade-Monroe Express bus service
• Adopted co-designations: 'Dr. Jorge and Carlos Vallejo Way' (West 18th Lane Drive), 'Dr. Gilbert Leung Way' (NE 126th Street), 'Bicycle Bob Welsh Court' (SW 64th Court), 'Manuel H. 'Manny' Piedra Memorial Highway' (US 41/SW 8th Street)
• Approved FY 2020-21 CBO discretionary reserve allocations for Districts 13, 8, 11, 2, and 7
• Accepted reports on sea level rise impacts on sewer, stormwater, and road infrastructure
• Accepted report on establishing a Domestic Violence Trust Fund and education program

The Board adopted a countywide fertilizer ordinance (Ordinance 21-26) with a rainy-season application ban, and adopted a substitute ordinance (21-34) giving the Board chairperson fiscal and operational oversight of certain county offices. The Board also approved a moratorium on conveying county-owned property without sewer access, and deferred a $70M airport construction contract to May 4.

• Adopted fertilizer ordinance 21-26 (11-1)
• Adopted ordinance 21-34 on chairperson oversight of county offices (11-2)
• Adopted moratorium on conveying county-owned property without sewer access (11-1)
• Deferred $70M airport construction contract to May 4 (11-2)
• Adopted ordinance 21-33 expanding rapid transit zone (12-0)
• Approved $577,000 for Sabrina Cohen Adaptive Recreation Center (13-0)
• Approved $1.5M grant for youth summer job program (13-0)
• Approved $100,000 settlement for SW 137 Ave eminent domain (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing a resolution to rename the arena at 601 Biscayne Blvd to 'FTX Arena' under a 19-year agreement. The proposal includes establishing a trust fund for anti-gun violence and prosperity initiatives using net naming rights revenues.

• Naming rights agreement with FTX.US for $135,000,000.00 over a 19-year term
• Commission payment to The Superlative Group, Inc. not to exceed $5,238,000.00
• Temporary easement agreement with City of Miami Beach for erosion renourishment up to $663,000.00
• Creation of an 'Anti-Gun Violence and Prosperity Initiatives' Trust Fund

The Board approved a 19-year naming rights agreement with FTX.US to rename the county-owned arena the 'FTX Arena' for $135 million, with net revenue directed to a new anti-gun violence and prosperity trust fund. The item was amended to add compliance with federal/state regulations, return District 5's 30% funding share to the mayor's plan, and allow funds for at-risk youth. The Board also approved a temporary easement agreement with Miami Beach for beach renourishment access, not to exceed $663,000.

• Approved FTX Arena naming rights agreement, 19 years, $135M (10-1, Garcia no)
• Established anti-gun violence and prosperity trust fund for naming rights revenue
• Approved Amendment 4 to Superlative Group contract, commissions up to $5,238,000
• Approved temporary easement agreement with City of Miami Beach for beach renourishment (10-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners is meeting to consider a range of items, including reports on evictions, the status of women, and airport impacts, as well as consent items and ordinances on first reading. Key actions include adopting ordinances on historic preservation, creating a South Dade Black History Center advisory board, expanding street lighting districts, and regulating fertilizer use. The board also approved several reports and resolutions, all passed 13-0.

• Ordinance requiring municipalities to annually update historic resource lists (Item 4A)
• Ordinance creating South Dade Black History Center Advisory Board at Larcenia Bullard Plaza (Item 4B)
• Ordinance expanding Miller's Glen street lighting district (Item 4C)
• Ordinance creating Lake Victoria Townhomes special taxing district (Item 4D)
• Resolution accepting $75,000 grant for Little River Basin resilience planning (Item 3B1)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $700 million in Water and Sewer System revenue bonds to refund outstanding tax-exempt commercial paper notes and pay for improvements. The board also adopted several ordinances on first reading, including a fertilizer regulation ordinance and a historic preservation ordinance, and approved multiple resolutions, contracts, and appointments. A resolution urging the President to reconsider the Keystone XL pipeline permit failed.

• Authorized up to $700M Water and Sewer revenue bonds (13-0)
• Adopted fertilizer ordinance on first reading (13-0)
• Adopted historic preservation ordinance on first reading (13-0)
• Approved $5.5M contract with Zyscovich, Inc. for transit projects (13-0)
• Approved $5.5M contract with AECOM for transit projects (13-0)
• Failed resolution urging reconsideration of Keystone XL permit (4-9)
• Approved $3.75M contract with Stryker for fire rescue equipment (13-0)
• Approved $1.04M transportation mitigation agreement (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met on March 2, 2021, and approved a consent agenda that included ratifying a $222,579,256 federal CARES Act transit grant, accepting several state transportation grants, and adopting resolutions for district discretionary reserve allocations. The board also adopted ordinances on first reading to create two special taxing districts for maintenance and street lighting, and held public hearings on a street lighting district and its assessment roll.

• Ratified $222,579,256 CARES Act Section 5307 grant from USDOT/FTA for transit
• Accepted $675,000 for West Dade On-Demand Transit Service
• Accepted $1,090,000 for I-75 Express Bus Service
• Created Towns at Seascape Multipurpose Maintenance Special Taxing District (first reading)
• Created Coral Reef Wellness Center Street Lighting Special Taxing District (first reading)

The Board adopted Ordinance 21-21, which allows the county transportation surtax to fund on-demand trips that do not originate or end within a municipality or at transit facilities, removing a prior restriction. The vote was 10-3, with Commissioners Monestime, Sosa, and Martinez voting no. The Board also adopted several other ordinances, including creating two new special taxing districts, authorizing up to $400 million in aviation commercial paper notes, and adopting a 'Buy American' iron and steel procurement program.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-21 (10-3) to allow surtax-funded on-demand trips anywhere within a certain distance, removing municipal origin/destination requirements.
• Adopted Ordinance 21-19 and Resolution R-131-21 to create the Flightway West Tract Street Lighting Special Taxing District and its assessment roll.
• Adopted Ordinance 21-20 and Resolution R-132-21 to authorize up to $400 million in aviation commercial paper notes for airport improvements.
• Adopted Ordinance 21-22 (12-0) creating a 'Buy American' iron and steel procurement program for public projects, with a 20% cost-increase exception.
• Adopted Ordinance 21-23 to allow outdoor dining in additional areas and create a pilot program for outdoor dining without additional permits.
• Adopted Ordinance 21-24 to revise the Homebuyer Loan Program, changing target areas and loan terms.
• Deferred Ordinance 21-33, which would expand the Rapid Transit Zone to include the Metromover corridor, to the March 16, 2021 meeting.
• Deferred Resolution R-... to no date certain, which would award a 10-year tennis center management contract to Cañas Tennis Academy, LLC.

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 2019-2020. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as invocation, roll call, and public comment.

• Special Item No. 1: Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County annual external audit for fiscal year 2019-2020 (presented)

The Board of County Commissioners accepted the Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County annual external audit for fiscal year 2019-2020, as presented by Jackson Health System leadership. The audit reported no deficiencies or material weaknesses, marking the 10th consecutive year of strong results. The meeting also included an update on COVID-19 vaccination criteria, which was informational and not a formal decision.

• Accepted the Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County annual external audit for fiscal year 2019-2020.
• Heard an update on COVID-19 vaccination criteria, effective March 3, 2021, but took no formal action on it.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met to discuss several ordinances, including the issuance of commercial paper notes for airport improvements. The agenda also included the creation of multiple special taxing districts for maintenance and street lighting, as well as zoning changes for signs in industrial districts.

• Ordinance authorizing aviation commercial paper notes up to $400,000,000.00
• Establishment of Old Town Floridian Community Development District
• Creation of Villas at Pinecrest Multipurpose Maintenance Special Taxing District
• Creation of Seascape Pointe Multipurpose Maintenance Special Taxing District
• Zoning changes for roof signs in Industrial (IU) districts and regional entertainment venues

The Board approved a $5.5 million settlement with the former Miami Marlins owners, with the County receiving $4,763,000 and the City of Miami $737,000, after amending the original $4.2 million offer. It also adopted a $60.9 million COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2.3 and approved a 62-year lease with MSC Miami Cruise Terminal LLC expected to generate $2.03 billion in rental payments. Several ordinances creating special taxing districts and a resolution authorizing rooftop signs in industrial zones were also adopted.

• Approved $5.5M Miami Marlins settlement (9-4), County to receive $4,763,000
• Adopted $60,863,575.50 COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program 2.3 (12-0)
• Approved 62-year MSC Miami Cruise Terminal lease, $2.03B in rent (13-0)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing rooftop signs in industrial districts (12-0)
• Approved FY 2019-20 supplemental budget adjustments (12-0)
• Adopted $400M aviation commercial paper notes ordinance, first reading (13-0)
• Approved $124,750 redistricting consultant contract with ARCBridge (13-0)
• Approved $100,000 grant for eviction court portal (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners met on February 2, 2021, and approved a consent agenda that included accepting state and federal grants for trails and election expenses, ratifying airport-related grants, and adopting resolutions for street co-designations in Hialeah and Miami. The board also adopted an ordinance on first reading to create a street lighting special taxing district for the Flightway West Tract, and passed a resolution to extend the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force's sunset date. A discussion item on a disparity study was deferred to February 17, 2021, and a settlement agreement with the Miami Marlins was deferred.

• Approved $9,254,731 in Florida SUN Trail grants with $5,208,237 in matching funds for shared-use nonmotorized trails
• Ratified $2,482,440 COVID-19 response grant from Center for Technology and Civic Life for election-related expenses
• Ratified $1,863,764 CARES Act grant from Florida Division of Elections for election-related expenses
• Adopted ordinance on first reading creating Flightway West Tract Street Lighting Special Taxing District (bounded by NW 17 St, NW 127 Ct, NW 16 St, NW 128 Ave)
• Adopted resolution extending sunset date of COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force

The Board approved a resolution directing the County Mayor to construct a bridge extending SW 87th Avenue from SW 164th Street to SW 163rd Terrace over the Cutler Drain Canal C-100, appropriating $3,100,000 in unencumbered road impact fee funds. The item was amended to remove language establishing a countywide policy. The Board also approved a $19.99M contract for traffic signal operations consulting, a $21.18M contract for the South Corridor Rapid Transit project, and deferred a $4.2M settlement with the Miami Marlins to a later meeting.

• Approved $3.1M for SW 87th Avenue bridge design and construction (10-0)
• Approved $19,996,900 contract with A&P Consulting for traffic signal operations (9-2)
• Approved $21,185,737.85 contract with HNTB for South Corridor Rapid Transit project (13-0)
• Deferred $4.2M Miami Marlins settlement agreement to Feb. 17 meeting
• Deferred $124,750 redistricting consultant contract to Feb. 17 meeting
• Approved $40,812,887 delegation for fleet vehicle purchases (9-4)
• Adopted ordinance extending COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force sunset (13-0)
• Approved $9,254,731 in state trail grant applications (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting on January 21, 2021, adopting several ordinances on first and second reading. Key actions included extending the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force, amending the Homebuyer Loan Program, creating multiple special taxing districts, and approving a surplus property sale for affordable housing. The board also discussed delivery app fees for restaurants and community safety at government buildings.

• Extended COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force sunset date (Ordinance 210033)
• Amended Homebuyer Loan Program, changing target areas and loan terms (Ordinance 202578)
• Created special taxing districts: Villas at Pinecrest, Paradise One and Roma, RVI Subdivision, Seascape Pointe (Ordinances 202500, 202507, 202509, 202511)
• Approved FY 2019-20 supplemental budget adjustments and fee changes (Ordinance 210046)
• Authorized sale of five surplus properties to Prometropolis Housing Development LLC for $10 for affordable housing (Resolution 202246)

The Board of County Commissioners adopted eight ordinances on first reading, including extending the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force, amending the Homebuyer Loan Program, and creating several special taxing districts. The Board also adopted six ordinances on second reading, including changes to small business enterprise programs and zoning regulations. Additionally, the Board approved the conveyance of county-owned property for affordable housing and ratified several departmental resolutions.

• Adopted ordinance extending COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force sunset date (11-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Homebuyer Loan Program target areas and terms (11-0)
• Adopted ordinance creating Villas at Pinecrest Multipurpose Maintenance Special Taxing District (11-0)
• Adopted ordinance creating Paradise One and Roma Multipurpose Maintenance and Street Lighting Special Taxing District (11-0)
• Adopted ordinance creating RVI Subdivision Street Lighting Special Taxing District (11-0)
• Adopted ordinance creating Seascape Pointe Multipurpose Maintenance Special Taxing District (11-0)
• Adopted ordinance approving FY 2019-20 supplemental budget adjustments (11-0)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing roof signs in industrial zoning districts (11-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners reviewed several mayoral reports regarding Miami International Airport financial relief and aviation capital programs. The agenda also included first readings for multiple ordinances to establish various special taxing districts and updates to the homebuyer loan program.

• Ratification of federal election cybersecurity grant funds up to $66,475.00
• Approval of air pollution control grant funds up to $220,887.76
• Allocation of $5,000.00 from parking permit fees to Miami Lighthouse for the Blind
• Grant agreement for removal of vessels in Biscayne Bay and Manatee Bay totaling $64,755.00
• Establishment of several new special taxing districts for maintenance and street lighting