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Miami-Dade County public meetings in 2024

30 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 12, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

Commission approves pedestrian bridge easement near NE 196th St and Biscayne Blvd

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

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✓ Decided: Board approves easement for Brightline pedestrian bridge

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

Thu Dec 12, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

Board approves interlocal agreements with county constitutional officers and sheriff

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

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✓ Decided: Board approves interlocal agreements for constitutional officer transitions

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

Tue Dec 3, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

Board accepts multiple reports and allocates discretionary funds in consent items

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

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✓ Decided: Board recognizes retiring county officials and accepts parks advisory report

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

Thu Nov 21, 2024

BCC - Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning

Commission adopts three zoning amendments and defers several others

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

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✓ Decided: BCC approves CDMP amendment for Lennar Homes and updates jobs-to-housing ratio

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

Wed Nov 20, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

Board approves $7.2M surplus transfer for North Dade Cultural Arts Center

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

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✓ Decided: Board allocates legal funding for constitutional officers-elect

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

Wed Nov 6, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

Board adopts resolutions designating streets and allocating discretionary funds

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

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✓ Decided: Board approves implementation of Monarch butterfly habitat recommendations

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

Wed Oct 23, 2024

BCC - Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning

Commission to vote on zoning changes for South Dixie 29, LLC property

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

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✓ Decided: BCC approves CDMP amendment for housing project south of SW 280 Street

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

Wed Oct 16, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

Board adopts eleven discretionary-fund allocations and two ordinances on first reading

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

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✓ Decided: Board accepts reports on county board reviews and fee collections

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

Tue Oct 1, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

Board adopts resolutions and ordinances including street renaming and discretionary fund allocations

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

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple district discretionary fund allocations

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

Wed Sep 25, 2024

BCC - Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning

Board delays vote on two major development master-plan amendments

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

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✓ Decided: BCC defers multiple Comprehensive Development Master Plan amendments

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

Thu Sep 19, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

Board adopts FY 2024-25 county budget and tax rates

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

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✓ Decided: Board of County Commissioners holds second public hearing for FY 2024-25 budget

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

Tue Sep 17, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

Board approves allocations and contracts for parks, water, and schools

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

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✓ Decided: Board of County Commissioners holds closed session on transit litigation

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

Thu Sep 5, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

Commission adopts 2024-25 county budget and tax rates

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

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✓ Decided: Miami-Dade Board holds first public hearing for FY 2024-25 budget

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

Wed Sep 4, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

Board adopts 13 resolutions including surplus vehicle donation and street renaming

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

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✓ Decided: Board accepts several mayoral and administrative reports

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

Tue Jul 16, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

Board adopts 11 resolutions allocating discretionary funds across districts

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

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✓ Decided: Board declares July 16 as 'Florida Panthers Day'

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

Tue Jul 2, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves various district fund allocations and street co-designation

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

Tue Jun 18, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board declares June 18, 2024, as Cornelius Bell Family Day

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

Tue Jun 4, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves agenda and accepts multiple mayoral reports

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

Tue May 21, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board accepts audit report on County office supplies

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

Tue May 7, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board of County Commissioners accepts criminal justice council report

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

Tue Apr 16, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves agenda and accepts reports on FEMA and water infrastructure

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

Tue Apr 2, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board prioritizes Northeast Corridor Rapid Transit Project in federal package

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

Tue Apr 2, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board of County Commissioners holds joint meeting with Youth Commission

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

Tue Mar 19, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board accepts sunset reviews for Cultural Affairs and Tourist Development councils

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

Wed Mar 6, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: City of Miami and Miami-Dade County hold joint meeting on RTZ conflict

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

Tue Mar 5, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board accepts Public Health Trust FY 2022-2023 external audit

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

Tue Mar 5, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves multiple district discretionary fund allocations

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

Wed Feb 21, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves various district fund allocations and street co-designation

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

Tue Feb 6, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approves discretionary reserve allocations for multiple districts

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

Wed Jan 17, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board of County Commissioners approves various mayoral reports and street renaming

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