Miami-Dade County public meetings in 2023

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

• Swore in attending members of the Youth Commission into office

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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

Board of County Commissioners

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

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