Miami-Dade County public meetings in 2025

BCC - Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) met to decide on zoning and comprehensive development master plan amendments for multiple development projects. Several items were deferred or withdrawn, while three zoning applications were approved with conditions or staff recommendations.

• Denied zoning request for 18440 Ojus LLC property near NE 24 Avenue and NE 184 Terrace (PH No: Z2023000094)
• Approved zoning for RRPVII BBI BiscaYne LLLP properties at 11320, 11340 & 11380 Biscayne Boulevard with conditions (PH No: Z2023000233)
• Approved zoning for 1201 Brickell Bay Drive properties with conditions (PH No: Z2024000188)
• Approved staff recommendation for 3645 Investors LLC property at NW 36 Street and NW 37 Avenue (PH No: Z2025000066)

The Board approved a Comprehensive Development Master Plan amendment and several zoning requests. Other zoning applications were denied without prejudice or deferred to January 2026.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-123 to amend Comprehensive Development Master Plan for RRPVII BBI Biscayne LLLP (10-1)
• Approved with conditions Zoning 44-25 for RRPVII BBI Biscayne, LLLP at 11320, 11340 & 11380 Biscayne Boulevard (10-1)
• Approved with conditions Zoning 45-25 for 1201 Brickell Bay, LLC, et al. at 1221 Brickell Avenue (12-0)
• Approved staff recommendation for Zoning 46-25 for 3645 Investors, LLC at NW 36 Street and NW 37 Avenue (9-0)
• Denied without prejudice Zoning 43-25 for 18440 Ojus LLC (12-0)
• Deferred Ordinance 251862 for Lennar Homes, LLC to January 22, 2026 (11-0)
• Deferred Zoning 4-26 for Citinet Aventura LLC and Redland Grove LLC to January 22, 2026 (11-0)
• Deferred Zoning Z-1-26 for Garden Place Development LLC to January 22, 2026 (12-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on December 16, 2025, where it adopted 13 resolutions allocating discretionary funds from various district reserves and designated project programs. The board also accepted five mayoral reports, including updates on military reservists pay, seaport grants, youth internships, fee collections, and a new department director appointment.

• Adopted resolution designating Northwest 5th Street between South River Drive and 10th Avenue as 'Richard Herron Way'
• Adopted resolution designating Southwest 13th Court between 8th Street and 13th Street as 'Teresa 'Terri' Callava Way'
• Accepted FY 2024-25 military reservists pay annual report (Passed 13-0)
• Accepted seaport department quarterly grant agreements report (Passed 13-0)
• Accepted 2025 summer youth internship program report (Passed 13-0)

The Board of County Commissioners adopted resolutions for various FY 2025-26 district CBO discretionary reserves and designated project programs. They also approved the co-designation of two streets in the City of Miami and accepted several mayoral reports.

• Approved co-designation of NW 5th St as 'Richard Herron Way' (13-0)
• Approved co-designation of SW 13th Ct as 'Teresa 'Terri' Callava Way' (13-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 2 CBO discretionary reserve allocations (13-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 12 CBO reserve and designated project allocations (13-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 13 CBO discretionary reserve allocations (13-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 1 project program, CBO reserve, and office fund allocations (13-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 11 CBO discretionary reserve allocations (13-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 8 designated project program allocation (13-0)

Appropriations Committee

The Appropriations Committee reviewed multiple contracts and budgets, including a $51.6 million mental-health center contract and a $31.4 million road improvement project. Several resolutions were forwarded to the full Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations, while one item was deferred without a recommendation.

• $51,638,791 contract for mental-health services at 2200 NW 7th Avenue (Mental Health Center), including $25.3M with Village South, Inc. and $3.4M with Advocate Program Inc.
• $31,366,638 road contract for NW 107 Avenue improvements from NW 138 Street to NW 170 Street awarded to H&R Paving, Inc.
• $8.5M budget for NW 7th Avenue Corridor Community Redevelopment Agency (FY 2025-26)
• $15.8M budget for Midtown Community Redevelopment Agency (FY 2025-26)
• $30M prequalification pool for voice/data communication products & services

The Committee forwarded a resolution to the Board of County Commissioners without a recommendation regarding the operation of a Mental Health Center. The plan includes non-competitive contracts totaling $51,638,791 for services and maintenance over three years. The Committee also recommended approval of the FY 2026-30 People's Transportation Plan update.

• Forwarded Mental Health Center resolution to BCC without recommendation (4-0)
• Recommended approval of FY 2026-30 People's Transportation Plan update (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda with changes (4-0)

Housing Committee

The Miami-Dade Housing Committee met to discuss and vote on several housing-related resolutions. Five items received unanimous favorable recommendations for forwarding to the Board of County Commissioners, including a major RAD program development and multiple fund allocations.

• Approval of $385.9M master development agreement for Annie Coleman 15 RAD project
• Allocation of $200K SHIP funds to Chapman Partnership for rapid rehousing program
• Third extension of $3.75M documentary stamp surtax funds to Serenity Grove, LLC for Serenity Gardens development
• Public hearing to recapture $1.3M in unspent CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds across multiple fiscal years
• Declaration of 44 county-owned properties as surplus for affordable homeownership (deferred)

The Committee forwarded several resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations, including a funding extension for Serenity Gardens and amendments to recapture federal grant funds. One resolution regarding the conveyance of 44 county-owned properties was deferred.

• Recommended approval of $3.75M surtax fund extension for Serenity Gardens (5-0)
• Recommended approval to recapture $1,132,820.78 CDBG, $150,000 HOME, and $3,535.28 ESG funds (5-0)
• Recommended approval to change Florida City Village Phase VII project from rental to homeownership (5-0)
• Deferred resolution to declare 44 county-owned properties as surplus and convey homes to qualified homebuyers (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Safety and Health Committee

The Miami-Dade Safety and Health Committee met on December 9, 2025, to review and forward nine resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners. All items received unanimous favorable recommendations (5-0) and involve no direct county cost. The committee discussed disaster-response equipment transfers, emergency medical funds, a federal justice grant, and two lease agreements for county departments.

• Accept $383,023 DOJ grant for justice programs
• Transfer disaster-response equipment at no cost from Florida Division of Emergency Management
• Accept $3.7M in EMS county disbursement funds over five years
• Lease Snapper Creek Service Plaza space for Fire Station No. 53 at no cost
• Lease Sweetwater office space for Health Department at no cost

The Committee forwarded several resolutions with favorable recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, including grants for justice assistance and EMS services. The body also approved a non-competitive contract for electronic arrest form system maintenance and various lease agreements for fire and health services.

• Forwarded resolution for FDEM disaster response equipment transfer (5-0)
• Forwarded resolution for FDOH EMS disbursement funds (5-0)
• Forwarded resolution for $383,023 DOJ JAG program grant funds (5-0)
• Forwarded 10-year lease for Fire Station No. 53 at Snapper Creek Service Plaza (5-0)
• Forwarded lease for DOH office space at 12750 NW 17 Street (5-0)
• Forwarded $250,000 CAD consulting services contract extension for MDFR (5-0)
• Forwarded $66,000 expenditure increase for breathing air system compressor maintenance (5-0)
• Approved $1.25M legacy contract for electronic arrest form system maintenance (5-0)

Policy Council

The Policy Council is reviewing several ordinances and resolutions to be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners. Key items include the creation of a social and economic development council and updates to intergovernmental affairs operations.

• Ordinance 251940: Creating the Dr. Antonio Jorge Social and Economic Development Council and a related trust fund
• Ordinance 252055: Tasking the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs with annual Washington, D.C. 'fly-ins'
• Ordinance 252057: Establishing the Miami-Dade County Youth Engagement Program for unpaid legislative internships
• Resolution 251903: Amending the Comprehensive Development Master Plan regarding commercial vehicle storage acreage
• Resolution 252174: Extending crosswalk provisions in interlocal agreements with five constitutional offices

The Policy Council forwarded two ordinances to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations. One ordinance establishes the Dr. Antonio Jorge Social and Economic Development Council and a related trust fund, while another assigns the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs responsibility for annual Washington, D.C. 'fly-ins'.

• Approved agenda with changes (5-0)
• Forwarded Ordinance 251940 creating the Dr. Antonio Jorge Social and Economic Development Council and Trust Fund to BCC (5-0)
• Withdrew Ordinance 252017 regarding advisory board attendance requirements (5-0)
• Forwarded Ordinance 252055 regarding Office of Intergovernmental Affairs' responsibility for Washington, D.C. 'fly-ins' to BCC (5-0)

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee

The Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee met to discuss and vote on several infrastructure-related items. The committee advanced a zoning ordinance for Downtown Kendall, resolutions on electric vehicle fleet management, and multiple interlocal agreements for on-demand transportation services with neighboring municipalities.

• Ordinance 251944: Amend Downtown Kendall zoning to revise amenity story and penthouse floorplate area regulations
• Resolution 252175: Direct report on Miami-Dade’s electric vehicle fleet performance, disposal plan, and battery recycling within 30 days
• Resolution 252192: Identify and report on critical county infrastructure properties not owned by the county within 90 days
• Resolution 252336: Approve interlocal agreement with Village of Palmetto Bay for on-demand transportation services
• Resolution 252239: Approve interlocal agreement with City of Miami for on-demand transportation services

The committee forwarded several resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners, including zoning revisions for Downtown Kendall and reports on electric vehicle fleet performance and critical infrastructure properties. An agreement for on-demand transportation services with the City of Miami and Village of Palmetto Bay was also recommended for approval.

• Forwarded zoning revisions for Downtown Kendall Urban Center to BCC (5-0)
• Forwarded resolution for EV fleet performance and disposal report to BCC (5-0)
• Forwarded resolution for analysis of critical infrastructure properties to BCC (5-0)
• Forwarded on-demand transportation agreement with Village of Palmetto Bay to BCC (5-0)
• Forwarded on-demand transportation agreement with City of Miami to BCC (5-0)
• Forwarded petition to close NE 6 Place between NE 173 Terrace and NE 174 Street to BCC (5-0)
• Withdrew Bear Cut Bridge project agreement (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on December 2, 2025, where it adopted multiple resolutions renaming segments of Northwest 68th Terrace and Percival Avenue after local figures. The board also approved allocations from several district discretionary reserves and designated project programs for community projects. Additionally, the board advanced ordinances authorizing up to $600 million in aviation commercial paper notes and creating a new special taxing district for Global Estates.

• Adopted resolution renaming Northwest 68th Terrace between NW 14th Ave and NW 15th Ave as 'Elliott’s Way'
• Adopted resolution renaming Percival Ave between SW 37th Ave (Douglas Rd) and Plaza St as 'Drs. Dazelle and George Simpson Way'
• Approved allocations from FY 2025-26 District 12 Stroller Parking Fund, District 13 CBO Discretionary Reserve, and other district funds
• Advanced ordinance authorizing up to $600,000,000 in aviation commercial paper notes for airport improvements
• Advanced ordinance creating Global Estates Multipurpose Maintenance Special Taxing District

The Board of County Commissioners approved several district fund allocations and street co-designations. They also passed three ordinances on first reading, including a measure to fund airport facility improvements.

• Approved issuance of aviation commercial paper notes up to $600M (12-0)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance creating Global Estates Multipurpose Maintenance Special Taxing District (12-0)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance amending Building Better Communities Citizens’ Advisory Committee rules (12-0)
• Approved co-designation of NW 68th Terrace as 'Elliott’s Way' (11-0)
• Approved co-designation of Percival Avenue as 'Drs. Dazelle and George Simpson Way' (11-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 fund allocations for Districts 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 12, and 13 (11-0)
• Accepted Aviation Capital Program reports for October and November 2025 (11-0)
• Accepted report on feasibility of job order contracting for construction projects (13-0)

BCC - Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners will review and vote on several zoning and comprehensive development master plan amendments, including residential and commercial projects. Most items were deferred from prior meetings, with two zoning cases receiving final approval with conditions.

• Out-of-cycle CDMP amendment for 11320-11380 Biscayne Boulevard (RRPVII BBI BISCAYNE LLP) deferred
• CDMP amendment for SW 220–226 Street area (Lennar Homes, LLC) deferred after public hearing
• Zoning approval with conditions for Miami Country Day School at 601 NE 107 Street (12-0 vote)
• Zoning approval with conditions for UBC Miami at 1136 NW 8 Avenue (12-0 vote)
• Denial motion for zoning change at 7945 SW 24 Street (ARC Property Holdings, LLC) passed 12-0

The Board approved two zoning applications with conditions requiring scholarship initiatives for local residents. Several other comprehensive development and zoning applications were deferred to December 18, 2025.

• Approved zoning for Miami Country Day School at 601 NE 107 Street with conditions for scholarship initiatives (12-0)
• Approved zoning for UBC Miami at 1136 NW 8 Avenue and 1157 NW 11 Street Road with a $100,000 scholarship condition (12-0)
• Deferred CDMP application CDMP20220008 (RRPVII BBI Biscayne LLLP) to December 18, 2025 (9-0)
• Deferred CDMP application CDMP20250003 (Lennar Homes, LLC) to December 18, 2025 (11-0)
• Deferred zoning for 11320, 11340 & 11380 Biscayne Boulevard to December 18, 2025 (9-0)
• Deferred zoning for 1221 Brickell Avenue and Brickell Bay Drive to December 18, 2025 (9-0)
• Deferred zoning for property north of NE 187 Street and west of NE 25 Avenue to December 18, 2025 (9-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on November 18, 2025, where they approved 12 zoning plats for new developments and allocated discretionary funds totaling over $1.2 million across multiple districts. The board also accepted several mayoral reports, including updates on FEMA reimbursements for Hurricane Irma and a feasibility study on lowering speed limits on certain county roads.

• Approved 12 zoning plats including El Cayon at 250 St and Terraces at Biscayne Gardens
• Allocated $1.2M+ in discretionary funds across Districts 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13
• Accepted mayoral report on FEMA reimbursements for Hurricane Irma (Directive 222706)
• Accepted mayoral report on feasibility of lowering speed limits to 25 mph on certain roads (Directive 240328)
• Adopted ordinance clarifying standards for certified recovery residences (File 252205)

The Board of County Commissioners adopted several resolutions to allocate funds from FY 2025-26 discretionary reserves and project programs across various districts. The board also accepted multiple mayoral reports and passed a zoning ordinance on first reading regarding certified recovery residences.

• Approved FY 2025-26 District 10 CBO discretionary reserve allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 2 CBO reserve, project program, and arena naming rights fund allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 12 CBO reserve, project program, and stroller parking fund allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 13 CBO reserve and arena naming rights fund allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 1 designated project program allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 11 CBO discretionary reserve allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 3 CBO discretionary reserve allocations (12-0)
• Adopted on first reading ordinance clarifying standards for certified recovery residences (12-0)

Government Efficiency & Transparency Ad Hoc Cmte

The Government Efficiency & Transparency Ad Hoc Committee met to receive presentations on operational improvements from the Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department and the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. The committee also discussed single-trade permits and approved past meeting minutes.

• Presentation on identified efficiencies and transparency measures within Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department
• Update on the status of the Airport Hotel from Miami-Dade Aviation Department
• Discussion item on single-trade permits
• Approval of the Clerk’s summary of minutes for February 13, March 13, and May 15, 2025 meetings

The committee approved the meeting agenda. The Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department presented an operational overview and efficiency initiatives, and Chairman Bermudez proposed a new regional park on a former landfill site.

• Approved the agenda as presented (3-0)

Appropriations Committee

The Miami-Dade County Appropriations Committee met to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including reports on county job vacancies, funding for community-based organizations (CBOs), and state grant applications for fire suppression and water quality projects. All items were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with favorable recommendations or were deferred/withdrawn.

• Resolution directing monthly reports on open, vacant, and funded county job positions (Fiscal Impact: none stated)
• Resolution analyzing grant application process and services provided by legacy CBOs (Fiscal Impact: none stated)
• Resolution authorizing up to $35.29M in state funds for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue tanker project, requiring $35.87M in matching funds
• Resolution declaring areas near NW 7th Avenue as slum or blighted, urging redevelopment plan updates
• Resolution approving lease assignment for Resilient Aquarium LLC at county property

The Committee deferred an ordinance to create the Miami-Dade CBO Trust Fund to a date uncertain. Members discussed concerns regarding the actual revenue potential and whether costs would be passed to taxpayers.

• Deferred ordinance creating Miami-Dade CBO Trust Fund (5-0)
• Approved agenda changes (5-0)
• Approved Agenda Item 6A (5-0)
• Forwarded Agenda Items 2E, 2F, 2G, 3D, 3C, and 3F to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation (5-0)

Transportation Cmte

The Transportation Committee is holding public hearings on two ordinances to modify development zones and zoning districts. The body is also reviewing the updated 2025 Title VI Program for the Department of Transportation and Public Works.

• Ordinance 251673: Amending the Metromover subzone of the Rapid Transit System-Development Zone to add private properties
• Ordinance 252159: Creating the Trail Connector Sub-District for parcels on the west side of SW 70th Avenue in the Downtown Kendall Urban Center
• Resolution 251970: Approving the Department of Transportation and Public Works' updated 2025 Title VI Program

The Committee approved and forwarded three items to the Board of County Commissioners, including a new zoning sub-district in Downtown Kendall and updates to the Rapid Transit System-Development Zone. A representative from the City of Miami requested the denial of the Rapid Transit Zone expansion due to ongoing litigation, but the motion passed. The Committee also approved the updated 2025 Title VI Program.

• Forwarded ordinance to add private properties to the Metromover subzone of the Rapid Transit Zone to BCC (3-0)
• Forwarded ordinance creating the Trail Connector Sub-District in the Downtown Kendall Urban Center to BCC (3-0)
• Forwarded resolution approving the Department of Transportation and Public Works updated 2025 Title VI Program to BCC (3-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda with additions of items 1G1 and 1G2 Supplements (3-0)

Housing Committee

The Miami-Dade Housing Committee met to discuss resolutions declaring surplus four county-owned public housing developments for redevelopment. Three resolutions advanced with favorable recommendations, directing staff to negotiate agreements and seek federal consent for non-competitive disposals. No substantive discussion items were listed beyond these resolutions.

• Declare surplus Arthur Mays Villas, Modelo II, Naranja, and Pine Island public housing developments in District 9
• Negotiate 99-year ground lease with SG South Miami-Dade Ventures for Arthur Mays Villas redevelopment
• Declare surplus Kline Nunn, Little River Plaza, and Little River Terrace public housing developments in District 2
• Allocate $15M in Resilient Florida Grant funds to developer for Little River improvements
• Authorize $3.2M contract with MDG Associates to administer rental assistance funding

The Committee voted to forward four resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners for the November 18, 2025 meeting. These include proposals to declare several public housing developments as surplus for redevelopment and to ratify a fiscal agent contract for rental assistance.

• Approved agenda changes (3-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 252178 to BCC to declare Arthur Mays Villas, Naranja, Modello II, and Pine Island developments as surplus for affordable homeowner housing (3-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 252007 to BCC reaffirming directives for private developers redeveloping public housing (3-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 252225 to BCC to declare Kline Nunn, Little River Plaza, and Little River Terrace developments as surplus and seek $15M in Resilient Florida grant funds (3-0)
• Forwarded Resolution 252234 to BCC to ratify a contract with MDG Associates, LLC as fiscal agent for HUD Continuum of Care rental assistance (3-0)

Safety and Health Committee

The Miami-Dade County Safety and Health Committee meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, was cancelled. No decisions were made or discussed due to the cancellation.

The Safety and Health Committee meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners met on November 4, 2025, to conduct routine business including special presentations, mayoral reports, and consent items. The board approved multiple resolutions allocating discretionary funds across districts and adopted several ordinances on first reading, including zoning changes for the Downtown Kendall Urban Center and community development district boundary expansions.

• Resolution approving $1,046,322 EPA grant with $789,330 county match for air pollution control program
• Ordinance creating Trail Connector Sub-District in Downtown Kendall zoning (SW 70th Avenue area)
• Ordinance amending Palm Glades Community Development District boundaries by ~18.51 acres
• Ordinance amending Silver Palms West Community Development District boundaries by ~9.36 acres
• Resolution vacating portions of right-of-way at Miami Opa-Locka Executive Airport between NW 37th Ave and NW 57th Ave

The Board adopted several resolutions for FY 2025-26 district funding and retroactively authorized a $1.04 million EPA grant for air pollution monitoring. Three ordinances regarding zoning and land use were adopted on first reading.

• Approved $1,046,322 EPA grant for air pollution control and monitoring (12-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 13 CBO discretionary reserve allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 1 designated project program allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 11 CBO discretionary reserve allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 5 office fund allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 9 CBO discretionary reserve allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 6 CBO discretionary reserve allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 10 CBO discretionary reserve allocations (12-0)

BCC - Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing applications to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan and addressing various zoning public hearings. The body is deciding on land use changes for specific properties and updating natural resource and coastal management policies.

• Ordinance for application CDMP20250001 at NE 149 Street and NE 6 Avenue (Adopted 8-0)
• Resolution and Ordinance for CDMP20240020 regarding natural resources and coastal management (Adopted 9-0)
• Ordinance for application CDMP20250002 south of SW 352 Street in Florida City (Adopted on first reading 9-0)
• Zoning approval for Valence Investment 8, LLC at NW 27 Avenue and NW 101 Street (Approved 9-0)
• Zoning public hearings for 1221 Brickell Avenue and 1136 NW 8 Avenue (Deferred)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a small-scale amendment for NE 6th Ave, Inc. and two standard amendments to the Comprehensive Development Master Plan. One staff-led application regarding natural resources and coastal management was adopted on first reading and transmitted to the State Planning Agency.

• Approved small-scale amendment for NE 6th Ave, Inc. at NE 149 Street and NE 6 Avenue (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-1039-25 to transmit natural resources and coastal management amendments to State Planning Agency (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-5 on first reading for natural resources and coastal management amendments (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-1040-25 to transmit Atlantic Civil, Inc. application in Florida City to State Planning Agency (9-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (8-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing departmental contracts, district fund allocations, and the establishment of new special districts. The body is also receiving reports on property conveyances and an eviction diversion pilot program.

• Three professional services agreements for project No. E24WS02 for surveying and mapping services, each not to exceed $2,200,000
• Local Agency Program Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation for improvements along SW 127 Avenue from SW 136 Street to SW 128 Street up to $2,599,000
• Proposed appropriation of up to $5,000,000 for Project Santander via the Targeted Jobs Incentive Fund Program
• Ordinance to establish the Legacy Palm Drive Community Development District bounded by SW 344 Street, SW 196 Avenue, SW 348 Street, and SW 199 Avenue
• Donation of one 2017 Ford Fusion and one 2015 Ford Taurus to Miami Dade County School Board for Southwest Miami Senior High School

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $5 million targeted jobs incentive for Project Santander and funding for road improvements on SW 127 Avenue. The Board also ratified three professional services agreements for water and sewer surveying and mapping.

• Approved up to $5M for Project Santander targeted jobs incentive (13-0)
• Approved up to $2.599M for SW 127 Avenue improvements (13-0)
• Ratified three professional services agreements for water and sewer surveying not to exceed $2.2M each (13-0)
• Approved donation of 2017 Ford Fusion and 2015 Ford Taurus to Miami Dade County School Board (13-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 CBO discretionary reserve allocations for Districts 12, 13, 11, 8, and 7 (13-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 1 designated project program allocation (13-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 District 10 Office of the Chair funds allocation (13-0)
• Accepted reports on Director of Community Services appointment, property conveyances, and eviction diversion pilot (13-0)

Appropriations Committee

The Miami-Dade Appropriations Committee met to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including initiatives to support veterans in county jobs, approve funding for affordable housing, and declare surplus certain county-owned properties for private sale. One resolution was withdrawn and two were deferred.

• Resolution to allow veterans to substitute military experience for college degree requirements in county job applications (forwarded 5-0)
• Third Amendment to Exchange Agreement for 2900 NW 5th Avenue property, accepting $6,546,424 in lieu of construction for affordable housing (forwarded 5-0)
• Resolution declaring surplus a county-owned property west of 2644 NW 106 Street for private sale with 25% of proceeds to Affordable Housing Trust Fund (forwarded 5-0)
• Resolution declaring surplus a county-owned property in South 100 feet of Tract 4, Section 13 for private sale at $1,682,500 with 25% of proceeds to Affordable Housing Trust Fund (forwarded 5-0)
• Resolution authorizing additional expenditure authority up to $11,612,914 for construction equipment rental prequalification pool (forwarded 5-0)

The committee approved the meeting agenda and forwarded six items to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations. One item was approved, while several others were pulled from the agenda. Staff also presented historical data and processes regarding Community Based Organization (CBO) funding.

• Approved meeting agenda with additions of Items 3G, 3H, 3I, 3J, 3K, 3L and 3D Substitute (5-0)
• Forwarded Agenda Items 2A, 2B, 3B, 3C, 3E, and 3F to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Approved Agenda Item 6A (5-0)
• Pulled Agenda Items 2C, 3A, 3D, 3D Substitute, 3G, 3H, 3I, 3J, 3K, and 3L from the agenda

Policy Council

The Miami-Dade County Policy Council met on October 16, 2025, to discuss and vote on six resolutions. Five resolutions were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with favorable recommendations, while one contract was amended before approval. The meeting included procedural items such as invocation, roll call, and public hearing opportunities.

• Resolution directing a report on inactive county boards (251875)
• Resolution amending budget oversight to grant real-time access to financial systems (251954)
• Resolution reappointing six directors to Adrienne Arsht Center Trust (252054)
• Resolution expediting labor negotiations for 2026 and future budgets (252056)
• Permitted use agreement for Miami-Dade’s D.C. office at Republic Square II ($246,390.57)

The Council forwarded several administrative resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners. Notably, it rejected a direct contract award for sargassum removal, instead recommending a process to solicit best and final offers from top proposers.

• Forwarded resolution to identify inactive County boards to BCC (5-0)
• Forwarded resolution for Commission Auditor real-time budget access to BCC (5-0)
• Forwarded reappointment of six Adrienne Arsht Center Trust directors to BCC (5-0)
• Forwarded resolution to expedite collective bargaining negotiations to BCC (5-0)
• Forwarded $246,390.57 permitted use agreement for D.C. office to BCC (5-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to solicit best and final offers for sargassum removal contract to BCC (5-0)
• Approved Agenda Items 6A and 6B

Housing Committee

The Miami-Dade Housing Committee met to discuss and vote on several housing-related resolutions. Five resolutions were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations, including a $6.5 million property deal for affordable housing and a $26,578 federal grant approval.

• $6,546,424 property deal at 2900 NW 5th Avenue for affordable housing
• $26,578 federal grant approval for FY 2021 HOME ARP funding from HUD
• $300,000 loan for Metro Grande II housing development
• $1,110,789 loan rescinded and reallocated for Princeton Manor affordable housing
• Special presentation recognizing Alex Bolaños of Housing and Community Development

The committee voted to recommend that the Board of County Commissioners retroactively approve the application and receipt of $26,578 in Fiscal Year 2021 HOME American Rescue Plan funding from HUD. During the public hearing, several residents raised concerns regarding unlivable conditions and fund allocation at Liberty Square and Gwen Cherry housing.

• Recommended approval of $26,578 HUD HOME-ARP grant funds (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved the bifurcation of Agenda Items 2A and 2C (5-0)

Safety and Health Committee

The Miami-Dade Safety and Health Committee met on October 15, 2025, to discuss and vote on several resolutions and contracts. The committee advanced items related to public safety funding, inter-agency agreements, and county property leases. No public hearings or special presentations were listed on the agenda.

• Award $327,946,224 contract to CSS-Summit Premier Joint Venture for inmate meal services over five years with renewal options
• Accept $392,500 state fire-rescue sustainment grant for urban search & rescue and hazardous materials teams
• Approve 10-year lease for Kendall Complex property at 10855 SW 84 St for $10.00 to Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
• Update FDLE fingerprint-records user agreement to access state and federal criminal history databases
• Approve minutes from July 8, 2025 meeting (3-0 vote)

The Safety and Health Committee forwarded several resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations, including a major inmate meal service contract. The committee also recommended the acceptance of a $392,500 fire rescue grant and a 10-year lease for the Department of Juvenile Justice.

• Forwarded $327.9M inmate meal service contract to CSS-Summit Premier Joint Venture (3-0)
• Forwarded $392,500 Florida Department of Financial Services grant for fire rescue (3-0)
• Forwarded 10-year lease for Department of Juvenile Justice at 10855 SW 84 Street (3-0)
• Forwarded updated FDLE fingerprint-based criminal history records user agreement (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

Transportation Cmte

The Miami-Dade Transportation Committee met to discuss and vote on several transportation-related items. The committee forwarded a resolution to the Board of County Commissioners for approval, declaring the acquisition of a property for the Sunshine Station/Golden Glades Multimodal Transportation Facility a public necessity. The committee also approved an agreement with FDOT to install wrong-way driving countermeasures at various county locations.

• Resolution declaring acquisition of Parcel 1 for Sunshine Station/Golden Glades Multimodal Transportation Facility (GGMTF) a public necessity, with potential purchase up to 15% over appraised value
• Approval of off-system construction and maintenance agreement with FDOT for wrong-way driving countermeasures at multiple county locations
• Recognition of Ms. Catheline Ahmed-Vargas as CITT Ambassador of the Quarter (April–June 2025)
• Approval of minutes from July 8 and September 9, 2025 Transportation Committee meetings

The Committee forwarded two resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations, including the acquisition of property for a multimodal transportation facility. The Committee also approved previous meeting minutes.

• Forwarded recommendation to BCC to acquire Parcel 1 for Sunshine Station/Golden Glades Multimodal Transportation Facility (3-0)
• Forwarded recommendation to BCC for agreement with FDOT regarding wrong-way driving countermeasures (3-0)
• Approved summary of minutes for July 8 and September 9, 2025 meetings (3-0)

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee

The Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee met to review and vote on several infrastructure-related resolutions. Five items were forwarded to the full Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations, while one item was deferred and another withdrawn.

• Award $10,838,698.44 contract for PS-0415 to PS-0422 Transmission Force Main Replacement (528 days)
• Approve $1,000,000 change order to increase sewer rehabilitation contract total to $5,000,000
• Approve interlocal agreement with Town of Cutler Bay for stormwater utility bond payments
• Waive sewer access moratorium for certain affordable housing property conveyances (Resolution R-458-24)
• Approve third amended solid waste management system agreement with contract cities

The Committee forwarded several resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations, including a major water main replacement and a waste management agreement. One resolution regarding a sewer moratorium waiver for affordable housing was deferred to November 10, 2025.

• Forwarded $10,838,698.44 transmission force main replacement contract (S-16179) to BCC (5-0)
• Forwarded $1M increase for sanitary sewer rehabilitation contract (S-960) to BCC (5-0)
• Forwarded interlocal agreement with Town of Cutler Bay for stormwater utility bond payments to BCC (5-0)
• Forwarded amended interlocal agreement for county solid waste management system use to BCC (5-0)
• Deferred resolution to waive sewer moratorium for affordable housing properties to Nov 10, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved summary of minutes for July 7, 2025 meeting (5-0)

BCC - Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss amendments to the Comprehensive Development Master Plan and various zoning applications. The agenda includes a review of urban center text for the Douglas Road Metropolitan Urban Center and several zoning public hearings.

• Application CDMP20230022 for the northwest corner of SW 236 Street and SW 125 Avenue by AMC Development Group, LLC
• Application CDMP20240004 to amend the Urban Center text for the Douglas Road Metropolitan Urban Center
• Zoning public hearing for 18050 W Investments, LLC (PH NO: Z2023000274)
• Zoning public hearing for Millennium Developments of Brickell, LLC (PH NO: Z2024000021)
• Zoning public hearing for AMC Development Group, LLC (PH NO: Z2023000440)

The Board approved a land use amendment for a 248-unit workforce housing development. Additionally, the Board adopted a resolution to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan regarding the Douglas Road Metropolitan Urban Center to align with current transit policies.

• Approved Ordinance 25-6 for 248 residential workforce housing units at SW 236 Street and SW 125 Avenue (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-89-25 to amend the Douglas Road Metropolitan Urban Center text (10-0)
• Approved combined CDMP and Zoning agenda (12-0)
• Withdrew Resolution 250095 regarding application CDMP20230022

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on October 9, 2025, featuring special presentations, reports, and the adoption of multiple resolutions. The board approved allocations for community projects and designated three streets in honor of individuals. No major ordinances or contracts were discussed.

• Resolution designating Park Street between Westward Drive and Nahkoda Drive as 'Officer Donald E. Mazzone Way' (Adopted 13-0)
• Resolution designating Northwest 28th Avenue between Northwest 15th Street and Northwest 17th Street as 'Marianela Amador Way' (Adopted 13-0)
• Resolution designating NW 1st Street from NW 3rd Avenue to NW 9th Avenue as 'Chief Pedro W. Taylor, Jr. Street' (Adopted 13-0)
• Allocations approved from FY 2024-25 District 2, 12, 13, 1, 11, and 3 designated project programs and reserves (Adopted 13-0)
• Special presentation recognizing MDFR Urban Search and Rescue, Florida Task Force 1 for Texas flood rescue efforts

The Board of County Commissioners adopted several resolutions to co-designate streets in Miami Springs, Miami, and Florida City. Additionally, the Board approved FY 2024-25 funding allocations for Districts 1, 2, 3, 11, 12, and 13.

• Approved co-designation of Park Street (Miami Springs) as 'Officer Donald E. Mazzone Way' (13-0)
• Approved co-designation of NW 28th Avenue (Miami) as 'Marianela Amador Way' (13-0)
• Approved co-designation of NW 1st Street (Florida City) as 'Chief Pedro W. Taylor, Jr. Street' (13-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 2 project, in-kind, and office fund allocations (13-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 12 CBO discretionary, project, and in-kind reserve allocations (13-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 13 CBO discretionary, in-kind, project, and arena naming rights fund allocations (13-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 1 project program and CBO discretionary reserve allocations (13-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 11 CBO discretionary and project program allocations (13-0)

BCC - Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners will review and take action on three zoning applications and three small-scale Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) amendments. These items involve residential and commercial development proposals in Florida City, Miami, and unincorporated areas, with public hearings scheduled for each.

• CDMP amendment for Lennar Homes LLC between SW 157 Ave & 159 Ave, SW 276 St & 280 St (Ordinance 251657) — adopted on first reading, final vote deferred
• Zoning application at 1295 NE 118 St denied without prejudice (PH No: Z2023000526)
• Zoning application for Miami Country Day School at 601 NE 107 St deferred (PH No: Z2024000270)

The Board approved a Comprehensive Development Master Plan amendment for Lennar Homes, LLC, requiring a separate zoning covenant for a sidewalk to be submitted by October 23, 2025. A separate CDMP amendment application for NE 6th Ave, Inc. was deferred to October 23, 2025.

• Approved CDMP application CDMP20240014 for Lennar Homes, LLC (7-0)
• Conditioned Lennar Homes approval on submission of a standalone Zoning covenant for a sidewalk by Oct 23, 2025
• Deferred CDMP application CDMP20250001 for NE 6th Ave, Inc. to October 23, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss fuel-related matters for PortMiami and its users. This is the only special item listed for discussion.

• Discussion regarding fuel for PortMiami and its users (Item 251852)

The Board adopted Resolution R-897-25 to acquire the fuel facility property at Fisher Island through a 31-day negotiation period. The resolution authorizes the County Mayor to employ experts, conduct environmental audits, and initiate eminent domain proceedings if negotiations fail.

• Adopted Resolution R-897-25 to acquire Fisher Island fuel facility property (7-4)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners holds its second public hearing on the proposed FY 2025-26 budget. Commissioners will vote on ordinances setting millage rates for the general fund, bonded debt service, unincorporated municipal services, fire-rescue, and the library system, plus the countywide and municipal service area budgets.

• Millage rate for Countywide General Fund Operating Purposes adopted 9-3
• Millage rate for Countywide Bonded Debt Service adopted 10-2
• Countywide General Fund Budget amended and adopted
• Millage rate for Unincorporated Municipal Service Area adopted 9-2
• Unincorporated Municipal Service Area Fund Budget amended

The Board of County Commissioners approved the countywide general fund budget and millage rates for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2025. Additional approvals were made for the unincorporated municipal service area budget and millage, as well as millage for the Fire and Rescue Service District.

• Adopted millage for countywide general fund operating purposes (9-3)
• Adopted millage for countywide bonded debt service (10-2)
• Adopted countywide general fund budget as amended (9-3)
• Adopted millage for unincorporated municipal service area operating purposes (9-2)
• Adopted unincorporated municipal service area fund budget as amended (7-4)
• Adopted millage for Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Service District operating purposes (12-0)

Appropriations Committee

The Miami-Dade County Appropriations Committee met to review and forward several budget and procurement items to the full Board of County Commissioners. Members discussed enterprise department budgets, security upgrades for the Water and Sewer Department, and multiple contracts for construction, energy savings, and public safety equipment. No final votes were taken; all items received favorable recommendations.

• Ordinance to tighten Water & Sewer Department security, including fingerprint background checks for employees and contractors ($0 amount)
• Resolution to replenish the Miscellaneous Construction Contracts Program by $500,000,000.00
• Resolution to extend Contract No. RFP808 for road work with $11,000,000.00 in additional funding
• Resolution approving a $3,691,428.00 energy-savings contract with Ameresco Inc. for two county facilities
• Resolution waiving competitive bidding to award a $660,000.00 forensic odontology contract to Dr. Richard R. Souviron

The Committee approved the meeting agenda and forwarded 15 items with favorable recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. The session included detailed budget discussions regarding the Seaport and Miami International Airport enterprise funds.

• Approved meeting agenda with additions of Items 1F1, 3N, and 3O (5-0)
• Forwarded Items 2A, 3A, 3B, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, 3H, 3I, 3J, 3K, 3L, 3M, 3N, and 3O to the Board of County Commissioners (5-0)
• Approved Agenda Item 6A (5-0)

Housing Committee

The Miami-Dade Housing Committee met to discuss and vote on five housing-related resolutions. All items received a favorable recommendation and were forwarded to the full Board of County Commissioners. No public hearings or special presentations were listed on this procedural agenda.

• Create Miami-Dade Attainable Housing Corporation 501(c)(3) nonprofit
• Extend GPI MGMT LLC occupancy deadlines for homes on unspecified properties
• Amend deed for JL Brown Development Corp to extend Infill Housing Program construction timeline
• Issue RFP for 99-year lease to develop affordable/workforce housing at Stirrup Plaza Family, 3707 Percival Ave, Miami
• Convey Scott Homes II properties (7100 NW 22nd Ave & 7200 NW 22nd Ave) to SG Poincia Ventures LLC for Medlog logistics center

The Committee recommended a resolution to create a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity to manage and develop attainable housing, specifically to address properties private developers find unprofitable. The proposal includes an amendment requiring that any additional properties be brought forward only by the District Commissioner of that property's location.

• Forwarded Resolution 251845 to BCC with a favorable recommendation (3-2)
• Approved agenda changes and addition of Item 2E (4-0)
• Approved simultaneous consideration of Items 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 3A, and 6A (4-0)
• Approved Item 6A

Safety and Health Committee

The Miami-Dade Safety and Health Committee met to discuss and vote on several resolutions related to healthcare coordination, emergency services, and surplus firefighting equipment donations. All items were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation.

• Donate firefighting equipment to Korps Brandweer Suriname and Escuela Nacional de Bomberos, Honduras
• Evaluate countywide emergency services response times and develop improvement methods
• Review and compile a list of existing county boards with healthcare duties and provide a report
• Approve $121,984.20 amendment to Fire Station No. 68 architectural contract, totaling $520,830.20
• Approve $300,000 additional expenditure for EZ-IO infusion systems, totaling $1,970,000

The Committee discussed the use of $44 million in carryover funds and the challenges of acquiring land for new fire stations to reduce response times. Commissioner Higgins requested the County Attorney's Office evaluate requiring developers to include land for fire stations in housing project applications.

• Approved agenda with addition of Item 2D (4-0)
• Forwarded Agenda Items 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 3A, 3B, 3C, and 3D to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation (4-0)
• Approved Agenda Item 6A (4-0)

Transportation Cmte

The Miami-Dade Transportation Committee met to discuss and vote on several transportation-related resolutions. All items were procedural or advanced with favorable recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners. No public hearings were scheduled.

• Allocate $100,000 for aesthetic lighting on Palmetto Expressway underpasses at NW 103rd St and NW 122nd St
• Award $3,054,952.40 contract to Canseco Electrical Contractors for Metromover fire panel upgrade
• Direct feasibility study for dynamic pricing at transit services during large events
• Examine and amend interlocal agreements to allow municipalities to lower speed limits on residential roads
• Investigate lowering speed limits to 20–25 mph on county-maintained residential roads in unincorporated areas

The Committee forwarded several resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners, including a proposal to allow municipalities to lower residential speed limits to 20 or 25 mph. It also recommended a feasibility study for dynamic pricing on transit during large-scale special events and approved funding for aesthetic lighting on the Palmetto Expressway.

• Approved $100,000 for aesthetic lighting at Palmetto Expressway underpasses at NW 103rd St and NW 122nd St (3-0)
• Forwarded resolution to allow municipalities to lower residential speed limits to 20 or 25 mph to BCC (3-0)
• Forwarded resolution for a feasibility study on dynamic transit pricing for large-scale special events to BCC (3-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee

The Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee is reviewing ordinances regarding municipal water and sewer standards and composting facility zoning. The body is also discussing intellectual property for a 5K event and neighborhood planning for Schenley Park.

• Ordinance 251758: Establishing minimum standards for municipal public utilities operating outside municipality boundaries
• Ordinance 251728: Creating administrative zoning approval and operating permits for composting facilities in AU zoning districts
• Resolution 251382: Protecting intellectual property assets for the 'From Waste to Race' 5K run and walk
• Resolution 251747: Conducting neighborhood planning and exploring a thematic zoning district for Schenley Park

The Committee forwarded a substitute ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. The legislation establishes minimum standards and enforcement for municipal public utilities operating outside their own boundaries, specifically addressing civil penalties and reporting for repeat violators.

• Approved agenda with changes (5-0)
• Forwarded Ordinance 251758 regarding water and sewer regulation to BCC with favorable recommendation (4-1)
• Approved Agenda Item 6A
• Forwarded Agenda Items 2A, 2B, 2C, and 3B to BCC with favorable recommendation

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners held its first public hearing on the proposed FY 2025-26 budget and multiple millage-rate ordinances. Commissioners adopted the general fund budget and millage rates for countywide operations, unincorporated areas, fire rescue, and the library system, with votes ranging from 9-3 to unanimous approval.

• Adopted FY 2025-26 Countywide General Fund Budget (Item C, amended)
• Approved millage rates for Countywide General Fund Operating (Item A, passed 10-2)
• Approved millage rates for Countywide Bonded Debt Service (Item B, passed 10-2)
• Approved FY 2025-26 Unincorporated Municipal Service Area Fund Budget (Item E, amended)
• Approved millage rates for Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue Service District (Item F, passed 12-0)

The Board of County Commissioners held its first budget hearing to set ceiling millage rates and tentative budgets for Fiscal Year 2025-26. Several ordinances regarding general fund operating and bonded debt service millage were adopted on first reading. The Countywide General Fund Budget was also adopted on first reading as amended.

• Adopted millage for Countywide General Fund operating purposes on first reading (10-2)
• Adopted millage for Countywide Bonded Debt Service on first reading (10-2)
• Adopted Countywide General Fund Budget on first reading as amended (9-3)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing first and second quarter budget reports for fiscal year 2024-25 and aviation capital program reports. The body is also considering several resolutions regarding district fund allocations and a street co-designation in Miami Beach.

• First and second quarter budget reports for fiscal year 2024-25
• Aviation Capital Program reports for June and July 2025
• Co-designation of 12th Street from Ocean Drive to Washington Avenue as 'Naomi Wilzig Way'
• Donation of a surplus 2019 Chevrolet Malibu to Three Virtues Organization, Inc.
• FY 2024-25 fund allocations for Districts 1, 2, 12, and 13

The Board of County Commissioners adopted several resolutions to allocate FY 2024-25 discretionary and project funds for Districts 2, 12, and 13. Additionally, the Board approved a street co-designation in Miami Beach and the donation of a surplus vehicle. Multiple mayoral reports regarding aviation, budget, and county programs were accepted.

• Approved co-designation of 12th Street from Ocean Drive to Washington Avenue as 'Naomi Wilzig Way' (11-0)
• Approved donation of surplus 2019 Chevrolet Malibu to Three Virtues Organization, Inc. (11-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 fund allocations for District 2 (11-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 fund allocations for District 12 (11-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 fund allocations for District 13 (11-0)
• Accepted FY 2024-25 First Quarter Budget Report (11-1)
• Accepted FY 2024-25 Second Quarter Budget Report (10-0)
• Accepted Aviation Capital Program reports for June and July 2025 (11-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners will convene in Committee of the Whole to receive two presentations—one by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and another by the Appropriations Committee Chair—and then discuss the Mayor’s proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. No ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are listed for formal action.

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to decide whether to award a five-year self-funded employee health-care contract. Commissioners voted 7-2 to reject all competitive bids and approve a non-competitive contract with Aetna Life Insurance Company for an estimated $77,676,808.00.

• Award $77,676,808.00 five-year health-care contract to Aetna Life Insurance Company
• Reject all competitive bids and waive competitive bidding procedures
• Contract No. EVN0004282 for People and Internal Operations Department
• Vote tally: 7-2 in favor of the contract
• Prime sponsor: Oliver G. Gilbert, III

BCC - Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning

The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to adopt three ordinances that amend the Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Development Master Plan for specific development applications. Each ordinance was previously adopted on first reading and will be voted on for final adoption. The commission will also receive supplemental information and resolutions related to these applications, which include public hearing declarations and requests for state review.

• Adopt ordinance for BluEnest Development’s project near SW 320 St & SW 197/192 Ave (CDMP20240009)
• Adopt ordinance for Lennar Homes’ project at SW 240 St & SW 127 Ave (CDMP20240010)
• Adopt ordinance for BluEnest Development’s project near SW 130 Ave & SW 226/224 St (CDMP20240017)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing mayoral reports on affordable housing and solid waste management. The body is also deciding on various district fund allocations and street name co-designations.

• Co-designation of 17th Street (Washington Ave to Alton Rd) as 'Norman Braman Way'
• Co-designation of 3rd Street (Ocean Drive to Washington Ave) as 'Robert "Raven" Kraft Way'
• Co-designation of 13th Street (Ocean Drive to Meridian Ave) as 'Gloria Estefan Way'
• Grant of $126,999.00 from USDA for nutrition education and enrollment services
• Grant of $100,000.00 from National Endowment for the Arts for the Miami-Dade County Auditorium

The Board of County Commissioners adopted several resolutions to allocate FY 2024-25 funds for Districts 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, and 13. The Board also approved three street co-designations in Miami Beach and a grant for nutrition education services. Additionally, the Board accepted reports on affordable housing and solid waste management.

• Approved FY 2024-25 fund allocations for Districts 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, and 13 (12-0)
• Approved co-designation of 17th St (Washington Ave to Alton Rd) as 'Norman Braman Way' (11-1)
• Approved co-designation of 3rd St (Ocean Dr to Washington Ave) as 'Robert "Raven" Kraft Way' (11-1)
• Approved co-designation of 13th St (Ocean Dr to Meridian Ave) as 'Gloria Estefan Way' (11-1)
• Approved $126,999 USDA grant for nutrition education and enrollment services (12-0)
• Accepted report on pre-employment physical and medical examinations (11-0)
• Accepted FY2024 Q4 and FY2025 Q1 affordable housing activities reports (12-0)
• Accepted comprehensive report on solid waste management (11-1)

Government Efficiency & Transparency Ad Hoc Cmte

The Government Efficiency & Transparency Ad Hoc Committee met to discuss transparency measures and homelessness funding. Two proposals to create public feedback channels for government efficiency were deferred, while a resolution to authorize $2.07 million in homelessness grant funding was advanced to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Deferral of ordinance on Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department lifetime credit eligibility (Raquel A. Regalado, Prime Sponsor)
• Deferral of resolution to create public webpage or email for efficiency feedback (Juan Carlos Bermudez, Prime Sponsor)
• Forwarded resolution authorizing $1,214,123.76 annual homelessness grant funding and $853,081.00 special appropriation for FY 2025-2028 (Raquel A. Regalado, Prime Sponsor)

The Committee received oral presentations from the Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) and the Information Technology Department (ITD) regarding operational efficiencies. No substantive policy decisions or votes were taken on the presentations.

• Approved the meeting agenda with the addition of Item 3A and the deferral of Items 1G1 and 2A (3-0)

Appropriations Committee

The Miami-Dade County Appropriations Committee met to review and forward several resolutions to the full Board of County Commissioners. Items included requests for reports on redevelopment agencies and debt collection feasibility, approval of tax roll extensions, and multiple contract awards and renewals for county services and insurance.

• Approve $195,000 transit-oriented development lease with Caribbean Village, Ltd. for 55-year term with renewal options
• Award $125,300,000 life insurance contract to Minnesota Life Insurance Company for 5-year term with renewal option
• Award $18,400,000 group legal services contract to ARAG Insurance Company for 5-year term with renewal option
• Approve $73,581,794 electrical equipment contract for Water and Sewer Department through 2026
• Approve $11,693,867 grounds maintenance contract for Miami International Airport for 5-year term

The Committee forwarded several resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners, including a request for a feasibility report on selling or outsourcing $500 million in non-Jackson county debt. Members discussed the potential impact on 30 unionized employees and the trade-off between immediate cash flow and long-term collection revenue.

• Approved report request on Community Redevelopment Agencies (5-0)
• Approved feasibility report on outsourcing $500M county debt collection (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Stuart Archer to Naranja Lakes CRA Board (5-0)
• Approved agenda with modifications (5-0)

Housing Committee

The Miami-Dade Housing Committee met to decide on multiple housing-related resolutions, including the conveyance of 19 county-owned properties for affordable housing and a logistics center, and the approval of several large-scale development agreements. All resolutions passed with a 4-0 vote and were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations.

• Convey 19 county-owned properties between FEC Railway and NW 79th St for affordable/workforce housing and a medlog center
• Extend affordable housing project deadline for 11995 Cutler Bay LLC until Dec 31, 2028
• Approve $112.7M lease for Annie Coleman 14 redevelopment under RAD program
• Approve $232.1M lease for Lemon City and Gwen Cherry 07 redevelopment
• Award development rights for West Homestead Gardens and Homestead Village to Integral Florida LLC for $36.5M ground lease and $39.3M master development agreement

The Committee recommended several housing and development resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners. This includes a project to add 1,637 housing units to the County's portfolio and an extension for an affordable housing project in District 9.

• Recommended approval of resolution for SG Poinciana Ventures, LLC to develop affordable/workforce housing and a medical facility (4-0)
• Recommended approval of extension until December 31, 2028, for 11995 Cutler Bay LLC to obtain a certificate of occupancy (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Agenda Items 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3G, and 3H (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Agenda Item 3F as corrected to reflect a 14-year management period and $1,717,280 amount (4-0)

Safety and Health Committee

The Miami-Dade Safety and Health Committee met on July 8, 2025, to discuss and vote on several items. The most consequential action was forwarding a resolution urging federal action to phase out synthetic color additives in food, with a 4-0 favorable recommendation. The committee also approved a no-cost lease agreement for DOH warehouse space in Doral and heard presentations, including one on the Commission for Women’s CEDAW recommendations.

• Resolution to phase out synthetic color additives in food (forwarded 4-0)
• No-cost lease agreement for DOH warehouse space at 2200 NW 82 Avenue, Doral
• Presentation of Commission for Women’s CEDAW recommendations report
• Proclamation declaring July 8, 2025, as Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Homeland Security Bureau Day
• Discussion on State Attorney’s misdemeanor diversion services program

The Safety and Health Committee approved a resolution urging the federal government to phase out synthetic color additives in food and requesting County food vendors to transition to natural alternatives. The Committee also received a report on women's safety, health, and economic disparities.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Forwarded resolution to phase out synthetic color additives in food supply to BCC with favorable recommendation (4-0)

Transportation Cmte

The Miami-Dade Transportation Committee met on July 8, 2025, to discuss and vote on several transportation-related items. The committee considered an ordinance to expand the Rapid Transit System Development Zone, including the creation of a new Coral Gables/University Station subzone near the University Metrorail Station. Additionally, the committee reviewed resolutions involving roadway improvements, federal funding applications, and right-of-way closures.

• Expansion of Rapid Transit System Development Zone with new Coral Gables/University Station subzone near University Metrorail Station
• Resolution rescinding $1.8M from Project 368 for reallocation to roadway improvements near Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery
• Application for federal funding for Glen Cove Roadway resurfacing and restoration project
• Approval of first amendment to interlocal agreement with GMX for Dolphin Station Park and Ride Facility, including $8,218,816 reimbursement for construction costs
• Petition to close portion of NW 12 Avenue (approx. 82 feet) for Unique Space LLC (P-1024) forwarded to BCC

The Committee approved the meeting agenda and forwarded 18 items (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B Substitute, and 3C through 3P) to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. Members discussed potential legislation to allow municipalities to lower residential speed limits to 20 mph and received an update on the Miami Freedom Park pedestrian bridge.

• Approved meeting agenda with changes (4-0)
• Forwarded 18 agenda items to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendation (4-0)

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee

The Miami-Dade Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee discussed solid waste management policies and awarded water/sewer contracts. Five resolutions on waste reduction, recycling incentives, and infrastructure easements were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with unanimous support. One water/sewer contract was withdrawn and replaced with a revised version.

• Award $6.16M contract for Hialeah Filter Backwash Elevated Tank (RF Environmental Services, Inc.)
• Approve $5.96M contract for rehabilitation of 54-inch PCCP force main on West Flagler Street (David Mancini and Sons, Inc.)
• Direct study on improved solid waste design standards for single/multi-family properties
• Explore incentive-based waste diversion programs like pay-as-you-throw
• Establish enhanced reporting for waste reduction in multifamily/commercial properties

The committee approved the meeting agenda and forwarded items 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2G, 3A, and 3B Substitute to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations. Members discussed the financial pressures facing the Department of Solid Waste Management, including a projected $56 million deficit over five years.

• Approved agenda with additions of items 1F1, 2E, 3B Substitute, 3C, and 2F (5-0)
• Approved simultaneous consideration of items 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2G, 3A, 3B, and 3B Substitute (5-0)
• Forwarded items 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2G, 3A, and 3B Substitute to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners held its July 1, 2025 meeting, approving multiple street renamings and a $8 million transportation grant. The board also received several mayoral reports and allocated discretionary funds across districts.

• Adopted resolution renaming Southwest 9th Avenue segment as 'Fr. Juan M. Lopez Way'
• Adopted resolution renaming Northwest 23rd Court segment as 'Margarita Faro Way'
• Adopted resolution renaming West 2nd Avenue segment in Hialeah as 'Familia de Presos Políticos Cubanos Street'
• Approved $8,000,000 Transportation Disadvantaged grant agreement with Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
• Allocated discretionary funds from multiple district reserves (Districts 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13)

BCC - Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) met to adopt three ordinances amending the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) for small-scale developments. Two applications from January and May 2024 cycles were adopted, and one out-of-cycle application was also approved. All items passed with unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

• Adoption of ordinance for D.R. Horton, Inc. at SW 197 Ave & Theoretical SW 328 St (CDMP20240003)
• Adoption of ordinance for BluEnest Development, LLC at N side of Bailes Rd & SW 232 St (CDMP20240008)
• Adoption of ordinance for Miami-Dade County DERM to amend policy LU-8H (CDMP20240005)
• Approval of zoning for 5979 SW 56 St (PH Z2022000118)
• Approval of zoning for 11401 SW 232 St (PH Z2024000108)

The Board of County Commissioners adopted three ordinances to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan. Two amendments were approved unanimously, while a third regarding land use policy passed with a 7-3 vote.

• Approved CDMP amendment for D.R. Horton, Inc. at SW 197 Avenue and theoretical SW 328 Street (10-0)
• Approved CDMP amendment for BlueNest Development, LLC at Bailes Road and SW 232 Street (10-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-59 to amend Policy LU-8H of the Land Use Element (7-3)
• Approved the CDMP and Zoning agenda as presented (10-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners met on June 26, 2025, to adopt multiple resolutions allocating discretionary and designated project funds across several districts and to approve ordinances for first reading. The board also considered a resolution renaming a street segment and received a report on taxicab rates.

• Allocated $1,247,397 for Miami-Dade Public Library CareerSource Center and $1,417,600 for library computer equipment via grant agreements
• Approved allocations from FY 2024-25 district discretionary reserves and designated project programs in Districts 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13
• Adopted ordinance creating Naranja Grand and Naranja Grand II Multipurpose Maintenance and Street Lighting Special Taxing District
• Adopted ordinance amending Water and Sewer Department’s one-time lifetime credit eligibility criteria
• Codesignated Southwest 62nd Avenue from Southwest 40th Street to Southwest 44th Street as 'Julio Robaina Way'

The Board adopted several resolutions to allocate FY 2024-25 funds across multiple districts and ratified over $2.6M in state grants for the public library system. An ordinance to revise the Water and Sewer Department's one-time lifetime credit was adopted on first reading.

• Ratified $1,247,397 and $1,417,600 state grants for library CareerSource and computer equipment (11-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 2 designated project program allocation (11-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 12 CBO discretionary reserve allocations (11-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 13 arena naming rights fund allocation (11-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 11 CBO discretionary reserve and office fund allocations (11-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 5 CBO, project program, office, stroller fee, and arena naming rights fund allocations (11-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 9 CBO discretionary reserve and office fund allocations (11-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 7 designated project program allocation and rescinded CBO discretionary reserve allocation (11-0)

Joint Appropriations & Gov Eff & Transparency Cmte

The Joint Appropriations & Government Efficiency & Transparency Committee will meet to follow standard procedural steps including invocation, roll call, and public comment. The only substantive item is a discussion on the upcoming fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, co-sponsored by Commissioners Regalado and Bermudez.

Government Efficiency & Transparency Ad Hoc Cmte

The Government Efficiency & Transparency Ad Hoc Committee met to discuss and review measures to improve county operations. A deferred resolution would create a public feedback channel for the WISE305 strategic initiative, while another proposed resolution would audit county software licenses. A change order for the Underline Phase II project was also reviewed.

• Deferred resolution to create public webpage/email for WISE305 feedback
• Proposed 'No Use Act' to audit county software licenses and subscriptions
• Change Order No. 3 for Underline Phase II, extending contract duration by 222 days

Appropriations Committee

The Miami-Dade County Appropriations Committee met to discuss and vote on several redevelopment and housing-related items. All items were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with favorable recommendations. No substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Forwarded $175M bond issuance for Southeast Overtown/Park West redevelopment and affordable housing
• Approved conveyance of surplus county properties to affordable housing developers for $10 each
• Forwarded ordinance allowing NW 79th Street and NW 7th Avenue redevelopment agencies to hire staff
• Forwarded expansion of Naranja Lakes Community Redevelopment Area boundaries
• Approved FY2024-25 budgets totaling $15.5M (Florida City), $5M (North Beach), and $25.4M (resilience grants)

The Committee forwarded several items to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations, including a request by the City of Florida City to annex 406.9 acres. Other recommended actions included the issuance of up to $175 million in bonds for affordable housing in Southeast Overtown/Park West and the conveyance of surplus properties for affordable housing.

• Forwarded Florida City annexation request of 406.9 acres to BCC (4-0)
• Forwarded N.W. 79th Street Corridor CRA staffing ordinance to BCC (4-0)
• Forwarded N.W. 7th Avenue Corridor CRA staffing ordinance to BCC (4-0)
• Forwarded conveyance of surplus properties to Affordable Housing Solutions Network, LLC and Sankofa Group LLC for $10.00 to BCC (4-0)
• Forwarded issuance of up to $175 million in Tax Increment Revenue Bonds for Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA to BCC (4-0)

Housing Committee

The Miami-Dade Housing Committee met on June 10, 2025, to discuss and vote on housing-related resolutions. Four resolutions were forwarded with favorable recommendations, including funding allocations for community development and home modifications, while two redevelopment proposals were deferred.

• Approves $920,577 in CDBG funds and $1,014,818 in ESG funds for homeless services
• Authorizes $1,997,530 Older Adults Home Modification Grant for low-income seniors
• Grants non-exclusive easement to Florida Power & Light for Garden Building in Jose Marti Villas Phase One
• Rejects redevelopment proposals for Palmetto Gardens and Annie Coleman 16 developments
• Defers redevelopment proposal for Opa-Locka Elderly Development

The Committee forwarded several resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations, including the FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and a home modification grant for older adults. Two resolutions regarding the rejection of redevelopment proposals were deferred to July 8, 2025.

• Recommended approval of FY 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and FY 2025 Action Plan (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,997,530.00 Older Adults Home Modification Grant (4-0)
• Recommended approval of non-exclusive easement to FPL for Jose Marti Villas Phase One (4-0)
• Deferred rejection of redevelopment proposal for Palmetto Gardens and Opa-Locka Elderly Developments to July 8, 2025 (4-0)
• Deferred resolution 251116 regarding redevelopment of county properties to July 8, 2025

Safety and Health Committee

The Miami-Dade County Safety and Health Committee did not have enough members present to meet quorum, so the June 10, 2025 meeting was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

The meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No substantive decisions were made.

Transportation Cmte

The Miami-Dade County Transportation Committee meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions or discussions on transportation-related items, including zoning, road projects, or contracts, occurred.

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee

The Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee meeting scheduled for June 9, 2025, was cancelled. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings were held.

Policy Council

The Miami-Dade County Policy Council meeting scheduled for June 9, 2025, was canceled because a quorum was not present. No ordinances, public hearings, or discussions took place as a result.

The Policy Council meeting scheduled for June 9, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No substantive decisions were made.

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners held its June 3, 2025 meeting. No major policy votes were taken; the body heard mayoral reports, consented to routine allocations, and advanced two new special taxing districts for street-lighting. Public comment and departmental updates followed standard procedure.

• Ratified $499,988 EPA grant for enhanced air-quality monitoring with FIU partnership
• Created Tregor Estates and Canal by IQ special taxing districts for new street-lighting
• Approved allocations from seven district CBO discretionary reserves totaling FY24-25 reserves
• Accepted mayoral appointments for Parks and Water & Sewer Department directors
• Received quarterly airport infrastructure investigation report and FY23-24 CBO report card

The Board adopted several resolutions to allocate FY 2024-25 discretionary funds and project program money across multiple county districts. The Board also ratified a $499,988 EPA grant for enhanced air quality monitoring. Additionally, the Board accepted several mayoral reports regarding department appointments and infrastructure.

• Approved FY 2024-25 District 2 CBO discretionary reserve allocation (13-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 12 CBO reserve and designated project program allocations (13-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 13 CBO reserve and designated project program allocations (13-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 1 designated project program and CBO reserve allocations (13-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 11 CBO reserve and designated project program allocations (13-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 8 CBO reserve, designated project program, and Marlins settlement fund allocations (13-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 9 CBO reserve and designated project program allocations (13-0)
• Ratified $499,988 EPA Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring for Communities grant award (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners held a procedural meeting on May 20, 2025. The board approved multiple reports and resolutions, including a sunset review of the Historic Preservation Board and several mayoral directives. The most consequential action was the approval of discretionary reserve allocations for 12 districts.

• Sunset review of Historic Preservation Board accepted 11-0
• Resolution approving allocations from FY 2024-25 District 2 CBO Discretionary Reserve
• Resolution approving allocations from FY 2024-25 District 12 Designated Project Program
• Resolution approving allocations from FY 2024-25 District 13 CBO Discretionary Reserve
• Retroactive authorization of in-kind services for April 6, 2025 event ($4,510.00) and March 8, 2025 event ($1,750.00)

The Board of County Commissioners accepted several mayoral reports, including the 2025 Biscayne Bay health report and a report on fecal contamination testing. The Board also directed the Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources to create an official assistance program for homeowners pursuing zoning applications.

• Accepted 2019-2022 Historic Preservation Board sunset review report (11-0)
• Accepted 2025 Annual Report Card on the Health of Biscayne Bay (11-0)
• Accepted report on homeowner zoning application assistance (12-0)
• Accepted report on fecal contamination testing methodologies (11-0)
• Accepted report on leave donations for Taiwan earthquake relief (11-0)
• Accepted June 2024 quarterly report on property conveyances (12-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda and pull list (11-0)

Government Efficiency & Transparency Ad Hoc Cmte

The Government Efficiency & Transparency Ad Hoc Committee discussed and advanced several resolutions aimed at improving county operations, including auditing the payroll system, analyzing local produce procurement, and exploring public service aides for roadway projects. One resolution to create a public feedback webpage was deferred.

• Resolution directing an independent external audit of the Miami-Dade County payroll system (deferred)
• Resolution analyzing county purchases of fresh, locally-grown produce and potential procurement strategies (forwarded with favorable recommendation 4-0)
• Resolution vacating a portion of county right-of-way along NW 44 Street near NW 31 Avenue (forwarded without recommendation 4-0)
• Resolution exploring use of public service aides instead of law enforcement for roadway projects (forwarded with favorable recommendation 4-0)
• Presentation on efficiencies and transparency measures from Office of Management and Budget, People and Internal Operations, and Internal Compliance Department

The Committee approved the meeting agenda and forwarded Agenda Items 2A, 2B, and 2E to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations. Department heads from Internal Compliance, People and Internal Operations, and Real Estate and Development provided presentations on operational efficiencies and AI integration.

• Approved meeting agenda with addition of Item 2F and deferral of Item 2C (4-0)
• Forwarded Agenda Items 2A, 2B, and 2E to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations (4-0)

Appropriations Committee

The Miami-Dade County Appropriations Committee met to discuss and advance several budgetary and administrative items. Presentations included proposed FY 2025-2026 county budget submissions from departments and constitutional offices. The committee also addressed ordinances related to financial oversight and budget transparency, as well as resolutions for community redevelopment agency appointments and budgets.

• Ordinance on annual independent financial audits and oversight of county boards (2-11.39.4 Code amendment)
• Ordinance requiring detailed explanations for budget line-item changes (deferred to June 11)
• Resolution allocating up to $900,000 grant to Kamal Hospitality Group for Overtown business improvements
• Resolution reappointing members to West Perrine Community Redevelopment Agency
• Resolution approving $38.1M budget for Naranja Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency

The Committee received presentations on fiscal challenges, including a projected $387 million deficit driven by constitutional office costs and revenue threats. The Supervisor of Elections and Clerk of Court and Comptroller presented their respective budget requests. Several agenda items were forwarded with favorable recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Approved agenda with changes (4-0)
• Forwarded Agenda Items 2A, 2D, 3B, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, 3H, 3J, 3L, 3M, 3P and 3R to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations (4-0)
• Deferred Agenda Items 1G2 and 2B to no date certain (4-0)

Housing Committee

The Miami-Dade Housing Committee met on May 13, 2025, to discuss and vote on several resolutions related to affordable housing initiatives. All items were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations. The committee did not hold any public hearings or discussions beyond procedural items.

• $1.2M approved for 2025 SHIP homebuyer education and counseling grants, including $209,500 in conditional funds
• County-owned properties sold for $10 each to Choix Financial Group and Tar Holdings International for affordable housing development
• First Amendment to restrictive covenant approved for YWCA properties at 351 NW 5th St, 519 NW 4th Ave, and 335 NW 5th St to allow mixed-income housing
• 99-year ground lease for $90.8M approved for Residences at Palm Court development
• August designated as 'Black-Owned Business Month 305' in Miami-Dade County

The Committee voted to forward 14 agenda items to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations. This included items 2A-2F, 3A, 3C, 3E-3H, and an amended item 3B, while item 2G was forwarded as corrected. Item 3D was removed from the agenda.

• Approved agenda modifications and scrivener's errors (3-0)
• Approved simultaneous consideration of 15 agenda items (3-0)
• Forwarded items 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 3A, 3B (as amended), 3C, 3E, 3F, 3G, and 3H to the Board with favorable recommendation
• Forwarded item 2G to the Board with favorable recommendation as corrected
• Removed item 3D from the agenda

Safety and Health Committee

The Miami-Dade Safety and Health Committee met on May 13, 2025, and forwarded four resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. Each resolution authorizes the County Mayor or designee to execute agreements related to public safety operations, fire rescue services, and misdemeanor diversion programs. No public hearings or substantive discussions were listed on the agenda.

• Lease for Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office warehouse and office space for $1,802,874.98 over five years with renewal option
• Lease for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department office space at 9250 NW 36 Street for $236,718.96 for one year
• EMS grant funds from Florida Department of Health to expand pre-hospital emergency services
• Misdemeanor diversion services contract with Advocate Program, Inc. and Court Options, Inc. for $21,600,000 over five years with renewal option

The Committee voted to forward five resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations. These actions include approving lease agreements for the Sheriff's Office and Fire Rescue, accepting EMS grant funds, and awarding a misdemeanor diversion services contract.

• Recommended allowing employees to contribute leave time to the LOVE Trust Fund (4-0)
• Recommended lease for Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office warehouse and office space estimated at $1,802,874.98 (4-0)
• Recommended lease for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue office space at 9250 NW 36 Street estimated at $236,718.96 (4-0)
• Recommended acceptance of FY 2024-25 EMS County Grant funds from the Florida Department of Health (4-0)
• Recommended communications site use agreement between Fire Rescue and Florida Department of Transportation (4-0)
• Recommended $21.6M contract award to Advocate Program, Inc. and Court Options, Inc. for misdemeanor diversion services (4-0)

Transportation Cmte

The Miami-Dade County Transportation Committee met on May 13, 2025, to discuss and vote on multiple transportation-related resolutions. All items were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations. One item was withdrawn and one deferred.

• Approve $245,000/year agreement with Miami Beach for Mount Sinai Link transit service
• Urge Congress to fund $1.26M resurfacing of SW 120th St from SW 117th Ave to SW 137th Ave
• Acquire two parcels (NE 159 St & NW 12 St) for road improvements, with up to 15% above appraised value
• Approve $45K engineering agreement with CSX for new at-grade crossing on SW 127 Ave
• Amend Venetian Causeway bridge replacement contract by up to $1.37M, totaling $15.1M

The Committee recommended several resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners, including a transit agreement with Miami Beach and various property acquisitions for road improvements. A proposal to equip bus drivers with body-worn cameras was deferred to June 10, 2025.

• Approved transfer of air ambulance certificate from Nicklaus Children's Hospital to Rocky Mountain Holdings, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $245,000 annual interlocal agreement with City of Miami Beach for Mount Sinai Link (4-0)
• Urged US Congress to appropriate $1,260,000 for SW 120th Street resurfacing (4-0)
• Approved property acquisition (Parcel 1) for NE 159 Street improvements (4-0)
• Approved property acquisition (Parcel 2) for NW 12 Street improvements (4-0)
• Approved designating county property as road right-of-way for NW 117 Avenue (4-0)
• Deferred implementation plan for bus driver body-worn cameras to June 10, 2025 (4-0)

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee

The Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee met to discuss and vote on departmental items. The committee forwarded two sewer-system construction contracts totaling $62.5 million to the full Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations. It also advanced a resolution to study and potentially adjust solid-waste fees for vacation-rental properties.

• Award $20,172,150 contract for West Little River pump station and sewer system to Magnum Construction Management, LLC
• Award $42,329,668.59 contract for Hialeah Transfer Area sewer and water mains to Lead Engineering Contractors, LLC
• Study vacation-rental solid-waste outputs and recommend fee adjustments or new fees to offset impacts

The committee forwarded two major sewer and water system contracts to the Board of County Commissioners for approval. It also recommended a resolution to study solid waste outputs at vacation rentals to determine if new fees are necessary.

• Recommended $42,329,668.59 contract to Lead Engineering Contractors, LLC for Hialeah Transfer Area sewer and water mains (3-0)
• Recommended $20,172,150.00 contract to Magnum Construction Management, LLC for West Little River pump station and sewer system (3-0)
• Recommended resolution to assess solid waste outputs at vacation rentals and explore new or adjusted fees (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners held a meeting on May 6, 2025, featuring special presentations, reports from county boards, and a veto override vote. The board also approved multiple resolutions allocating discretionary funds across districts and received routine mayoral reports.

• Veto of fluoride removal from water supply overridden 8-4
• Retroactive approval of $1,750 in in-kind services for March 23, 2025 'Bike Ride in the 305' event
• Allocations approved from FY 2024-25 discretionary reserves in Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, and 13
• Sunset reviews of Zoo Oversight Board and Kendale Lakes Landscape and Maintenance Special Taxing District Advisory Board passed 12-0

The Board of County Commissioners accepted two sunset review reports for county boards. The meeting also included special presentations regarding water conservation, high school athletics, and airport customer satisfaction.

• Accepted Sunset Review of Zoo Oversight Board (12-0)
• Accepted Sunset Review of Kendale Lakes Landscape and Maintenance Special Taxing District Advisory Board (12-0)
• Proclaimed May 6, 2025, as Christopher Columbus High School 2025 Chipotle National Champions Day

BCC - Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to adopt ordinances amending the Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Development Master Plan for three development applications. Each item includes supplemental information reports and was previously deferred or adopted on first reading.

• Ordinance for CDMP20230026 (Lennar Homes) at SW 232 St & SW 112 Ave, adopted 11-0
• Ordinance for CDMP20240015 (Bluenext at Krome I) south of SW 272 St, adopted 12-0
• Ordinance for CDMP20230010 (Infinity Gardens Apartments) east of 147 Ave, adopted 11-0

The Board approved a Comprehensive Development Master Plan amendment for a 700-unit development by Bluenest at Krome I, LLC, including 20% workforce housing. The Board also adopted an ordinance for a Lennar Homes, LLC application with a 10-day condition for covenant revisions.

• Approved CDMP amendment for Bluenest at Krome I, LLC (12-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-33 for Lennar Homes, LLC application with 10-day condition to submit revised covenant and opinion of title (11-0)
• Approved CDMP and Zoning agenda and changes (9-0)
• Withdrew Resolution 3A1 regarding Lennar Homes, LLC application

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee

The Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee will review two items: an ordinance updating sanitary sewer discharge and pretreatment standards, and a resolution exploring the use of freight rail corridors for solid-waste transport. Both items were previously deferred and now return for discussion.

• Ordinance 250614: update sanitary sewer discharge and pretreatment standards (Regulatory and Economic Resources)
• Resolution 250190: explore CSX and Florida East Coast Railway corridors for waste-haul feasibility study
• Resolution 250368: authorize second amendment to Miami–Miami-Dade traffic engineering interlocal agreement
• Resolution 250399: convey 272 sq ft easement at 8601 NW 186 St to FDOT for $1 sidewalk conduit project
• Resolution 250642: exchange 1,742 sq ft parcel with Town of Miami Lakes at 6350 Lake Patricia Dr

Policy Council

The Miami-Dade County Policy Council meeting scheduled for April 7, 2025, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate and cancelled items.

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners and Hialeah City Council met to consider a joint resolution addressing outstanding sewer bills and a jointly owned water treatment plant. The board adopted a tolling agreement to settle claims between the two governments, with no votes recorded against it.

• Resolution approving tolling agreement between Miami-Dade County and City of Hialeah on sewer bills and Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant ownership
• Tolling agreement covers outstanding wholesale sewer bills owed by Hialeah to Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department
• Agreement addresses ownership, operation, and maintenance of jointly owned Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant
• County Mayor or designee authorized to execute agreement on behalf of Miami-Dade County
• Resolution adopted 13-0

The Board of County Commissioners and Hialeah City Council approved a tolling agreement regarding unpaid wholesale sewer bills and the management of a joint reverse osmosis water treatment plant. The dispute centers on whether County meters at a City pump station were inaccurate, leading to a contested balance of approximately $17.8 million.

• Approved Resolution R-384-25 tolling agreement between Miami-Dade County and City of Hialeah (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners met on April 1, 2025, to adopt allocations from district discretionary reserves and approve street renamings. The board also received mayoral reports and honored retirements and special presentations. No major ordinances or contracts were decided.

• Adopted allocations from FY 2024-25 district discretionary reserves for Districts 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13
• Approved renaming portions of Northwest 15th Street (between NW 33rd Ave and NW 37th Ave) as 'Rev. Guillermo A. Revueita Way'
• Approved renaming portions of East 4th Avenue in Hialeah as 'Lincoln Díaz-Balart Way'
• Received mayoral reports on aviation capital program, youth internship program, veterans recruitment, illicit discharges to Biscayne Bay, and mayoral appointments
• Withdrew ordinance relating to rapid transit system-development zone

The Board of County Commissioners accepted a sunset review report for the Miami-Dade County Public Library Advisory Board. The meeting also included presentations honoring Terry Murphy and the late Lincoln Diaz-Balart.

• Accepted sunset review of Miami-Dade County Public Library Advisory Board (13-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners meets to recognize commission efforts, hear committee achievements, and receive final remarks. The meeting includes a joint session with the Youth Commission and procedural items like invocation, roll call, and public comment.

BCC - Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners meets to decide on two zoning ordinances related to Comprehensive Development Master Plan amendments for development projects. The meeting includes procedural items and public hearings for the proposed zoning changes.

• Ordinance CDMP20240002 for Lennar Homes, LLC on SW 355 Street between SW 189 Avenue and SW 192 Avenue
• Ordinance CDMP20230014 for Shemesh, Inc. east of NW 32 Avenue between NW 68 Street and NW 69 Street
• Zoning PH No. Z2023000174 for Shemesh Inc. at 6851 NW 32 Avenue
• Zoning PH No. Z2024000020 for Diego Daniel Rodriguez, Trustee between SW 355 Street and SW 356 Street

The Board approved two applications to amend the Comprehensive Development Master Plan. One approval allows for residential development by Lennar Homes, LLC, and the other pertains to a property filed by Shemesh, Inc.

• Approved CDMP amendment for Lennar Homes, LLC at SW 355 Street (8-0)
• Approved CDMP amendment for Shemesh, Inc. east of NW 32 Avenue (8-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners convened on March 18, 2025, to conduct routine business including special recognitions, committee reports, and consent items. The board accepted multiple mayoral reports and approved several resolutions, including retroactive authorizations for in-kind services and allocations from discretionary reserves for community projects.

• $22,500 subcontractor agreement with City of Homestead for domestic-violence victim advocate services
• Retroactive approval of $1,400 in-kind services for Miami Springs Woman’s Club Health and Wellness Fair
• Retroactive approval of $1,210 in-kind services for Three Kings Parade in Miami
• Retroactive approval of $3,000 in-kind services for Everglades Bluegrass Festival 2025
• Retroactive approval of $720 in-kind services for Girl Scouts World Thinking Day event

The Board accepted several mayoral reports regarding transit, infrastructure, and ambulance rates. It also adopted resolutions to donate a surplus vehicle and adjust discretionary reserve allocations for Districts 2 and 6.

• Accepted Sunset Review of Environmental Quality Control Board (12-0)
• Accepted report on Better Bus Network and Metrobus 836 Express overcrowding (12-0)
• Accepted report on Development Required Infrastructure Policy (DRIP) criteria (12-0)
• Accepted report regarding private ambulance rates (12-0)
• Accepted report on Florida Friendly Landscaping feasibility (12-0)
• Accepted Citizens' Right-to-Know Act 2024 annual report (12-0)
• Approved donation of surplus 2019 Ford Transit to Citizens Alliance of Goulds, Inc. (12-0)
• Rescinded allocations from FY 2024-25 District 2 Discretionary Reserve (12-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners holds a special meeting to receive and discuss the Public Health Trust’s annual external audit covering fiscal year 2023-2024. The agenda includes procedural items such as invocation, roll call, and public comment, but no substantive decisions are listed.

• Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County Annual External Audit for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 presented

Government Efficiency & Transparency Ad Hoc Cmte

The Government Efficiency & Transparency Ad Hoc Committee met to discuss and vote on several resolutions and an ordinance aimed at improving county operations. Members considered updates to procurement rules, policy reviews, and housing-related solicitations. No public hearings were held during this meeting.

• Ordinance 250248: Amending rules to allow electronic delivery of agenda items to commissioners
• Resolution 250436: Directing a review of outdated county policies for potential repeal or modification
• Resolution 250454: Reaffirming and strengthening compliance with contract procurement timelines
• Resolution 250422: Requiring complete contracts or justifications in RFP solicitations
• Resolution 250425: Mandating standardized development agreements for affordable housing solicitations

Appropriations Committee

The Miami-Dade County Appropriations Committee met to discuss and vote on several major financial and operational items. The committee heard presentations on completed payroll audits and end-of-year budget amendments, and discussed community redevelopment agencies. Multiple resolutions were forwarded to the full Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations.

• $9,560,341,194 housing development lease and agreement with SG Little River Holdings for Victory Homes and related projects
• $12,710,495 five-year voting equipment contract with Election Systems & Software, LLC
• $318,300,000 35-year lease for phytosanitary facility on county-owned property with Mandich Group LLC
• $81,250,000 five-year prequalification pool for water and wastewater treatment parts and services
• FY 2024-25 budgets totaling $38,096,723 for Naranja Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency and $10,424,313 for Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency

The Committee approved the meeting agenda and received a presentation on a completed payroll audit. The audit identified $3.2 million in overpayments to over 4,000 employees as of 2022. Administration officials outlined plans to modernize the payroll system and update software starting in April.

• Approved meeting agenda with additions of Items 3L, 3M, and 3N (4-0)
• Approved simultaneous consideration of Agenda Items 3C, 3E, 3G, 3H, 3I, 3K, 3L, and 3N (4-0)

Housing Committee

The Miami-Dade Housing Committee met to decide on multiple property conveyances and development agreements aimed at expanding affordable housing. All items received unanimous favorable recommendations from the committee.

• Convey 17.32 acres at SW 190th St & SW 108th Ave to SG Cutler Bay LLC for Costco facility and 400 workforce housing units
• Approve $9.56B 99-year lease and development agreement for Victory Homes and related projects with SG Little River Holdings, LLC
• Convey county-owned property at Folio 30-3115-040-0800 to Affordable Living Opportunity Fund for $10 to develop affordable housing
• Approve amended declaration of restrictions for 678/84/90 NW 7 St and 566 NW 7 Ave parcels to allow affordable housing use
• Award development rights for 1175 NW South River Drive project to RUDG, LLC for $270.17M

The Housing Committee approved the meeting agenda and processed multiple items. Agenda items 2A, 2B, 2C, 3B, 3C, and 3D were forwarded to the Board with favorable recommendations, and item 6A was approved.

• Approved meeting agenda with addition of Item 3D (5-0)
• Forwarded Item 2A to the Board with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Forwarded Item 2B to the Board with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Forwarded Item 2C to the Board with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Forwarded Item 3B to the Board with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Forwarded Item 3C to the Board with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Forwarded Item 3D to the Board with favorable recommendation (5-0)
• Approved Item 6A (5-0)

Safety and Health Committee

The Miami-Dade County Safety and Health Committee met on March 11, 2025, to discuss and vote on several ordinances and resolutions related to public health governance and community reentry services. The committee forwarded two ordinances regarding Public Health Trust governance changes and one resolution for a $850,000 federal grant to support reentry programs. Additionally, the committee approved minutes from previous meetings.

• Ordinance to approve staggered tenure expiration dates for Public Health Trust trustees (250237)
• Ordinance to amend Public Health Trust policies and directives (250238)
• $850,000 federal grant for 'Pathways to Progress' reentry program (250119)
• Memoranda of Understanding for reentry services with community partners (250330)
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2025, and February 11, 2025 meetings

The Committee approved changes to the meeting agenda and forwarded items 3A and 3B to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation. Items 6A and 6B were approved. The meeting included a special presentation and public testimony regarding the removal of fluoride from the water supply, though no action was taken on that topic.

• Approved agenda changes (4-0)
• Forwarded Agenda Items 3A and 3B to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation (3-0)
• Approved Agenda Items 6A and 6B (3-0)

Transportation Cmte

The Miami-Dade Transportation Committee met on March 11, 2025, to discuss and vote on several transportation-related items. All discussed resolutions were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with favorable recommendations. No ordinances were adopted at this meeting.

• Expand rapid transit zone subzone near NW 37 Av & NW 36 St via ordinance 250020
• Authorize major bus network service changes starting July 21, 2025 via resolution 250366
• Approve $20M increase to HNTB engineering contract for Northeast Corridor via resolution 250363
• Approve $20M increase to Parsons engineering contract for Northeast Corridor via resolution 250365
• Acquire Parcels 9 & 10 for SW 117 Av improvements via resolutions 250350 & 250351

The Committee forwarded several resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners, including a plan for major bus network service changes starting July 21, 2025. Members also recommended referring 11 rejected transportation projects back to the Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust for reconsideration.

• Recommended expanding the Smart Corridor subzone near NW 37 Avenue and NW 36 Street (4-0)
• Recommended major bus network service changes effective July 21, 2025 (4-0)
• Recommended recognizing 'Rail Safety Week' annually (4-0)
• Recommended closing a portion of Golden Glades Extension from NW 117 Avenue west (4-0)
• Recommended closing SW 300 Street and an adjacent alley (4-0)
• Recommended referring 11 rejected PTP projects back to CITT for reconsideration (4-0)
• Recommended acquisition of Parcel 9 for SW 117 Avenue improvements (4-0)
• Recommended acquisition of Parcel 10 for SW 117 Avenue improvements (4-0)

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee

The Miami-Dade Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee met on March 10, 2025, to discuss and vote on several ordinances and resolutions. The committee forwarded five items to the full Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with favorable recommendations, including zoning changes, private parking facility regulations, road closures, and pedestrian safety upgrades. One interlocal water agreement was withdrawn during the meeting.

• Ordinance amending sign and billboard regulations for Class C structures (File No. 242199)
• Ordinance regulating private parking facilities with 15-minute grace periods and data-use restrictions (File No. 250050, later withdrawn; substitute File No. 250478 amended)
• Resolution closing NW 35 Ave between NW 46 St for 639 feet (File No. 250346)
• Resolution closing alley north of W Flagler St between NW 74 Ave and NW 75 Ave (File No. 250173)
• Resolution funding pedestrian safety beacons at NW 2 Ave & NW 9 St intersection (File No. 250340)

The Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee approved an amended ordinance regarding the replacement of nonconforming billboards. The changes include increasing poster board height from 10 to 12 feet and requiring replacements to stay within the same commission district.

• Approved agenda with changes (5-0)
• Forwarded Ordinance 250775 (billboard regulations) to BCC with a favorable recommendation and amendments (3-2)

Policy Council

The Miami-Dade Policy Council discussed and voted on several items, including a resolution to amend funding for a countywide sewer project and an agreement for local roadway improvements. The meeting also featured a deferred ordinance on real estate appraisals and a report on a street light contract.

• Amendment to reduce sewer funding from $126M to $81M and allocate $45M to extend sewer system to Schenley Park neighborhood
• Approval of off-system construction and maintenance agreement with FDOT for SR 985/SW 107th Avenue roadway improvements including SW 84th St, SW 76th St, and SW 56th St
• Deferred ordinance requiring real estate appraisals for county property transactions
• Oral report received on the street light contract by DTPW
• Approval of minutes from prior Policy Council and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee meetings

The Council forwarded a resolution to the Board of County Commissioners to allocate $27.5 million from General Obligation Bond funds for sewer system extensions in the Schenley Park neighborhood. The body also discussed a backlog of over 30,000 square yards of sidewalk repairs and deferred an ordinance regarding real estate appraisal waivers.

• Forwarded resolution to BCC to allocate $27.5M for Schenley Park sewer extension (5-0)
• Deferred Ordinance 250229 regarding real estate appraisal waivers to no date certain (4-0)
• Deferred Fiscal Impact Statement 250559 to no date certain
• Deferred Social Equity Statement 250561 to no date certain
• Approved meeting agenda with additions (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners met on March 4, 2025, to conduct routine procedural items and approve multiple reports and resolutions. The board accepted 11 mayoral reports without discussion and approved 12 commissioner-led resolutions, including allocations for community discretionary reserves and street name designations.

• Retroactive approval of $1,750 in-kind services for the October 26, 2024 Monster Mash Bash event in North Miami Beach, funded equally from District 2 and District 4 reserves
• Approval of allocations from FY 2024-25 District 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13 community discretionary reserves and designated project programs
• Designation of Southwest 63rd Court (SW 64th St to SW 66th St) as 'Gail Coachman Alexander Way' in South Miami
• Designation of Northeast 2nd Court (NE 67th St to NE 65th St) as 'Rudman Way', Northwest 19th Ave (NW 34th St to NW 36th St) as 'Mirta Sandra Fuentes Way', Northwest 2nd Ave (NW 62nd St to NW 59th St) as 'Nat Moore Way', and Northwest 11th Ave (NW 58th St to NW 60th St) as 'Luther Campbell Way' in Miami

The Board approved the meeting agenda and accepted several mayoral reports, including budget and aviation updates. Commissioner Cohen Higgins requested that the Internal Services and Corrections and Rehabilitation departments explain budget overages to the Appropriations Committee.

• Approved meeting agenda (10-0)
• Accepted Aviation Capital Program Report - February 2025 (10-0)
• Accepted Case Management Referral Program report (10-0)
• Accepted Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems Report 2023-2024 (10-0)
• Accepted Q3 2024 report on mobility, impact, and water/sewer connection fees (10-0)
• Accepted FY 23-24 Q4 Federal and State Funding Report (10-0)
• Accepted status update on leave donations for Hurricane Milton relief (10-0)
• Accepted Fourth Quarter Budget Report - Fiscal Year 2023-24 (11-0)

BCC - Comprehensive Development Master Plan & Zoning

The Board of County Commissioners reviews three small-scale amendments to the Miami-Dade County Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) for proposed development projects. Each application includes a public hearing and supplemental information packet. No substantive decisions were taken; items were either withdrawn or approved with conditions.

• Amendment for 278 St Development, LLC at SW 278 St & SW 154 Ave (Harriet Tubman Hwy) — withdrawn
• Amendment for South Dixie & 122 LLC at SW 122 St & South Dade Transitway — withdrawn
• Amendment for MMG Coral Way, LLC at SW 26 St/Coral Way & SW 144 Ave — approved with conditions
• Zoning approval for North at Brickell 4, LLC in District 5 — approved with conditions
• Zoning approval for Residences at Palm Court, LLC in District 2 — approved with conditions

The Board approved two small-scale amendments to the Comprehensive Development Master Plan for developments in the South Dade area. Both applications were approved per staff recommendations following public hearings.

• Approved CDMP amendment for 278 ST Development, LLC at SW 278 Street and SW 154 Avenue (10-0)
• Approved CDMP amendment for South Dixie and 122 LLC at SW 122 Street (10-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners met on February 19, 2025, to consider mayoral directives, discretionary fund allocations, transit grants, and a zoning ordinance. Several resolutions allocating community discretionary reserves were adopted, while one zoning ordinance failed on first reading.

• $1,253,742 state grant for two elevators at Dadeland North Metrorail Station
• $1,132,922 state grant for South Dade Trail pedestrian/bicycle planning
• $24,904,851 transit block grant for bus service operating assistance
• Resolution approving allocations from FY 2024-25 District 12 CBO Discretionary Reserve (Prime Sponsor: Juan Carlos Bermudez)
• Ordinance on community councils and zoning in unincorporated areas (failed 5-7 on first reading)

The Board of County Commissioners adopted several resolutions to allocate funds from FY 2024-25 District CBO discretionary reserves for Districts 3, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13. The Board also accepted reports regarding affordable housing permitting timelines and solid waste campus updates.

• Approved FY 2024-25 District 12 CBO discretionary reserve allocation (12-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 6 CBO discretionary reserve allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 13 CBO discretionary reserve allocation (12-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 11 CBO discretionary reserve allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 3 CBO discretionary reserve allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 8 CBO discretionary reserve and designated project program allocations (12-0)
• Approved FY 2024-25 District 10 CBO discretionary reserve and in-kind reserve allocations (12-0)
• Accepted amended report on affordable housing permitting timelines (11-0)

Government Efficiency & Transparency Ad Hoc Cmte

The Government Efficiency & Transparency Ad Hoc Committee met to discuss and vote on several resolutions aimed at improving county operations. Four resolutions were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations, while one resolution was deferred and another amended.

• Resolution directing an independent external audit of the Miami-Dade County payroll system (deferred)
• Resolution establishing county policy to encourage electronic signatures and notarization (forwarded)
• Resolution supporting the establishment of a mandatory Procurement Academy for county employees (amended)
• Resolution directing random reviews of prequalification pools and competitive advertisements (amended)
• Resolution directing annual reports on the Condominium Special Assessment Program (forwarded)

The Government Efficiency & Transparency Ad Hoc Committee approved a resolution requiring the County Mayor to provide reports on the Condominium Special Assessment Program. The committee also held an orientation discussion regarding performance metrics for priority departments and the potential for a constituent feedback website.

• Approved agenda with changes, including deferring Item 2B and correcting a scrivener's error in Item 2C (4-0)
• Recommended for approval resolution requiring a report every 90 days and annually on the Condominium Special Assessment Program (4-0)

Appropriations Committee

The Miami-Dade County Appropriations Committee met to review and forward several resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Items included grants for nonprofit projects, land purchases for parks, homelessness services funding, and IT equipment renewals. No final decisions were made; all items were forwarded with favorable recommendations.

• $25M sub-grant to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for county-owned land improvements (2 parcels: $12.5M each from FDEP and Countywide Infrastructure Funds)
• $5M grant from Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to house homeless families via nonprofit sub-grants
• Purchase of 102,463 sq ft commercial land at 2972/2950/2900 NW 79 St for $4.25M to expand public park
• Renewal of $37.36M IT contract for county departments with one 3-year option exercised
• Approval of $5.23M agreement with Florida Power & Light for electrical infrastructure at South Dade Transit Operations Center, 12805 Biscayne Dr, Homestead

The committee approved a $25 million funding package for improvements to county-owned land leased to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Several other items regarding homeless services, park land acquisition, and veteran program eligibility were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations.

• Approved $25M for Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden improvements (4-0)
• Forwarded $5M Bezos Day 1 Families Fund grant for homeless services to BCC (3-0)
• Forwarded $4.25M purchase of park land at NW 79 Street to BCC (4-0)
• Forwarded resolution to expand America’s Heroes Golf Program eligibility to all combat veterans to BCC (4-0)
• Deferred independent external audit of county payroll system to April 9, 2025 (4-0)

Safety and Health Committee

The Miami-Dade Safety and Health Committee met on February 11, 2025, to review routine resolutions forwarded from departments. Three interlocal and intergovernmental agreements were discussed and forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations.

• Ratify $50,400 first-year colocation services agreement with Miami-Dade County Public Schools, extending to $16,800 annually through 2029
• Approve five-year agreement with Civil Air Patrol Tamiami Composite Squadron for Miami-Dade Fire Rescue support
• Authorize five-year memorandum with Florida Division of Emergency Management for state-owned disaster-response equipment use

The Committee approved the meeting agenda and forwarded four resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations. These items include public health trust bylaws, school colocation services, and emergency response agreements. Members also discussed future actions to address HIV trends in the county.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Forwarded resolution amending Public Health Trust of Miami-Dade County bylaws to BCC
• Forwarded interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County Public Schools for colocation services ($50,400 first year; $16,800 annually thereafter through 2029) to BCC
• Forwarded five-year agreement between Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and US Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol to BCC
• Forwarded five-year agreement with Florida Department of Emergency Management for use of state-owned equipment to BCC

Housing Committee

The Miami-Dade Housing Committee met on February 11, 2025, to review and forward three housing-related resolutions to the full Board of County Commissioners. No substantive discussion or public hearing items were listed on this agenda; all items were procedural with favorable recommendations.

• $5,000,000 grant from Bezos Day 1 Families Fund for homelessness services
• $1,725,000 ground lease for Gibson Plaza Development with RUDG, LLC
• $572,678,839 master development agreement for Gibson Plaza

The Housing Committee forwarded three resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations. These include the use of a $5 million grant for homeless families and the development of Gibson Plaza.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Recommended resolution to execute amended deeds for House Park, LLC (4-0)
• Recommended ratification of $5,000,000.00 grant from Bezos Day 1 Families Fund for homeless families (4-0)
• Recommended 99-year ground lease and Master Development Agreement with RUDG, LLC for Gibson Plaza Development (4-0)

Transportation Cmte

The Miami-Dade Transportation Committee met to discuss and vote on several transportation-related resolutions. Three resolutions were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations, including a $5.2M power facility contract for the South Dade Transit Operations Center, a $5.6M Metrorail public address system replacement, and a $126.6M federal grant application for transit improvements. A resolution updating the People’s Transportation Plan was also forwarded after a public hearing.

• $5,229,829.81 contract with Florida Power & Light for electrical facilities at 12805 Biscayne Drive, Homestead
• $5,593,005.77 contract with Canseco Electrical Contractors for Metrorail public address system replacement
• $126,560,720.00 federal grant application submitted to USDOT FTA for transit formula funds
• FY 2025-29 update of the People’s Transportation Plan approved and forwarded to BCC
• Compliance report on public transit performance measures received as corrected

The Committee forwarded several resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations, including a federal transit grant application and a Metrorail system contract. It also approved the FY 2025-29 People’s Transportation Plan update.

• Approved FY 2025-29 People’s Transportation Plan implementation update (3-0)
• Recommended policy for Public Works Department on-site visits for zoning hearings (3-0)
• Recommended $5,229,829.81 expenditure for electrical facilities at South Dade Transit Operations Center (3-0)
• Recommended $5,593,005.77 contract to Canseco Electrical Contractors, Inc. for Metrorail public address system replacement (3-0)
• Recommended grant application to USDOT for up to $126,560,720.00 in FY 2024 funds (3-0)
• Received compliance report on public transit provider productivity and performance (3-0)

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee

The Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee met to discuss and vote on multiple waste-management resolutions. Several items were withdrawn, while others were amended and forwarded to the full Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations.

• Resolution 250228: Assess landfill capacity and expansion viability with cost analysis (Prime Sponsor: Juan Carlos Bermudez)
• Resolution 250141: Approve site selection for new waste-to-energy facility outside Doral, Medley, or NW 58th Street (Prime Sponsor: Juan Carlos Bermudez)
• Resolution 250179: Waive residency requirement and appoint Brian Rappaport to Board of Rules and Appeals (Prime Sponsor: Juan Carlos Bermudez)
• Resolution 250217: Develop countywide tire and mattress recycling program (Prime Sponsor: Raquel A. Regalado)
• Resolution 250222: Create closed-loop recycling plan for Miami-Dade Aviation Department and PortMiami (Prime Sponsor: Raquel A. Regalado)

The Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee approved the meeting agenda with specific additions and deferrals. No substantive decisions were made on waste management or incinerator proposals, as the Chairwoman requested all items be placed on the next Board of County Commissioners meeting agenda.

• Approved meeting agenda with additions of Items 2O, 2P, and 7A Supplement, and deferral of Items 2J and 2J Substitute (4-0)

Policy Council

The Miami-Dade Policy Council discussed and forwarded three ordinances to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC): one amending zoning rules for workforce housing contributions, another suspending certain annexation applications, and a third clarifying criminal background check policies for county employees. The council also amended a resolution to solicit sandbag vendors during emergencies.

• Ordinance 250181 amends zoning rules for workforce housing contributions in single-family neighborhoods
• Ordinance 250168 suspends consideration of certain annexation applications and creates new expiration timelines
• Resolution 250018 clarifies criminal background check policies for county and public health employees
• Resolution 250241 amended to solicit sandbag vendors during declared emergencies
• Countywide street light maintenance discussed but no action taken

The Policy Council forwarded an ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners to suspend certain proposed annexations and incorporations for five years to address projected financial shortfalls. The Council also recommended an amendment to the voluntary workforce housing development program. Additionally, the body requested a comprehensive report on streetlight maintenance for the March 10 meeting.

• Recommended approval of ordinance suspending certain annexations and incorporations for five years (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amending the voluntary workforce housing development program formula (5-0)
• Approved the February 10 meeting agenda (4-0)
• Requested a comprehensive streetlight maintenance report for the March 10 meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners met on February 4, 2025, to adopt allocations from district discretionary reserves and designated project programs for fiscal year 2024-25. The board also received multiple mayoral reports, including aviation capital program updates and hurricane relief leave donations, and accepted the Commission Auditor’s 2024 annual report.

• Allocations approved for FY 2024-25 district discretionary reserves and designated project programs in Districts 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, and 13
• Resolution 250169 adopted to donate a 2016 Ford Fusion surplus to Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Inc.
• Grant application submitted for $2,518,000 for Marva Y. Bannerman Park pool replacement and splash pad via National Park Service program
• Commission Auditor’s 2024 annual report accepted with 13-0 vote
• MIA RUNWAY 5K donation check presented to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

The Board approved the Commission Auditor's 2024 Annual Report and several mayoral reports regarding aviation capital programs and portfolio performance. The meeting included public testimony on housing conditions, cryptocurrency education, and community funding.

• Approved Commission Auditor's 2024 Annual Report (13-0)
• Approved Aviation Capital Program Report for December 2024 (13-0)
• Approved Aviation Capital Program Report for January 2025 (13-0)
• Approved Year-End Portfolio Performance Report for Fiscal Year End 2024 (13-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda with specified changes (13-0)
• Four-day ruled Agenda Item 14A4, deferring it to the next meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners meets to receive updates on solid waste management, including a directive to assess landfill capacity and multiple resolutions on waste-to-energy facilities and recycling programs. Several items were withdrawn or deferred, while one engineering services contract was presented for approval.

• Second update on Directive No. 241676 regarding solid waste campus
• Resolution to assess landfill capacity and expansion viability (withdrawn)
• Resolution to authorize $15M engineering services contract for waste facility complex with Ardurra Group, Inc.
• Resolution to approve site selection for new waste-to-energy facility outside Doral, Medley, and Northwest 58th Street
• Resolution to develop countywide tire and mattress recycling program (withdrawn)

The Committee of the Whole discussed options for managing solid waste, including waste-to-energy facilities and landfill capacity. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting focused on administrative reports and directives for future legislation.

Board of County Commissioners

The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners met on January 22, 2025, to approve allocations from district discretionary reserves, honor local figures, and receive mayoral reports. The meeting included procedural items, special presentations, and consent resolutions without substantive debate.

• Allocations from FY 2024-25 district discretionary reserves across Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13
• Codename Northwest 207th Street from Northwest 33rd Avenue to Northwest 37th Avenue as 'Iota Phi Theta Way'
• $207,010 state-funded grant for Kennedy Causeway Complete Streets Project in North Bay Village
• Donation of a 2016 Ford Fusion to Fondation Emile Blanc Inc.
• Sunset review of Agricultural Practices Advisory Board passed 12-0

The Board of County Commissioners accepted a sunset review report for the Agricultural Practices Advisory Board. The meeting also included special presentations honoring JD Patterson and the late Lois May Jaffi Levine.

• Accepted Sunset Review of County Boards: Agricultural Practices Advisory Board (12-0)

Appropriations Committee

The Miami-Dade County Appropriations Committee met on January 15, 2025, to review and forward several resolutions to the full Board of County Commissioners. No substantive decisions were made at this meeting; items were discussed and forwarded with favorable recommendations.

• Contract for $8,755,384 to Allied Contractors for Miami International Airport access gate construction
• Application for up to $73,402,688 in federal HIV epidemic initiative grants for 2025-2030
• Purchase of 6,900 sq ft property at 420 NW 35 Street Miami for $1,845,000 plus closing costs
• Annual homeless housing funding of $8,729,171 (up to $26,187,513 total for FY2024-2027)
• Five-year welding services prequalification pool up to $7,730,000

The newly created Appropriations Committee forwarded several resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations. This includes a proposal to negotiate an agreement with McKinsey and Company to identify revenue growth and expense reductions.

• Recommended agreement with Bencor for employee retirement benefits (3-0)
• Recommended appointment of James E. McDonald (Chairman) and Ryan Mosely (Vice-Chairman) to Naranja Lakes CRA (3-0)
• Recommended negotiating agreement with McKinsey and Company for operational efficiency and revenue review (4-0)
• Recommended amended and restated County Deed for Homestead CRA (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda with specified changes (3-0)

Safety and Health Committee

The Miami-Dade Safety and Health Committee met on January 14, 2025, and forwarded five resolutions to the full Board of County Commissioners for final approval. All items received unanimous 5-0 favorable recommendations. No substantive discussion items or public hearings were listed on this agenda.

• Appointment of 10 members to the Miami-Dade County Behavioral Health Advisory Board
• Three-year educational services contract with Miami-Dade County Public Schools for juvenile and special education classes ($1.13M total)
• Application for up to $3M per year in federal and state emergency preparedness grants for seven years
• 10-year mutual aid agreement with City of Miramar Fire-Rescue Department at no projected cost
• Retroactive approval of $2.4M expenditure from Police Department Law Enforcement Trust Fund

The Committee forwarded multiple resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations, including funding for public health and law enforcement. The body also approved previous meeting minutes.

• Recommended appointment of 10 members to the Behavioral Health Advisory Board (5-0)
• Recommended educational services agreement with Miami-Dade County Public Schools for juveniles and young adults (5-0)
• Recommended authorization to apply for and expend DHS and Florida Division of Emergency Management grant funds (5-0)
• Recommended 10-year emergency mutual aid agreement with City of Miramar Fire-Rescue Department (5-0)
• Recommended retroactive expenditure of $2,400,000.00 from the MDPD Law Enforcement Trust Fund (5-0)
• Recommended $1,133,000.00 contract with State of Florida Department of Health for FY 2024-25 (5-0)
• Approved summary of minutes for Oct 7, Nov 12, and Dec 9, 2024 Community Health Committee meetings (5-0)
• Approved summary of minutes for Sept 10, 2024 Community Safety, Security & Emergency Management Committee meeting (5-0)

Housing Committee

The Miami-Dade Housing Committee met to discuss and vote on three housing-related resolutions. Two items were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with unanimous favorable recommendations, while one procedural report was approved. No public hearings were listed on this agenda.

• 99-year ground lease for county land to RUDG, LLC for $1,052,304,215 in estimated rent over four phases
• Purchase of 420 NW 35 Street property for $1,845,000 plus $15,000 closing costs
• $8,729,171 annually (up to $26,187,513.08 total) for homeless housing services

The committee forwarded four resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations, including a ground lease for workforce housing and a property purchase. One item regarding previous meeting minutes was approved. The committee also requested a waiver of procedural rules to allow these items to be heard at the January 22, 2025 Board meeting.

• Forwarded ground lease for workforce and affordable housing with RUDG, LLC to BCC (5-0)
• Forwarded $1,845,000 purchase of 420 NW 35 Street property to BCC (5-0)
• Forwarded ratification of $8.7M annual expenditure for homeless housing and services to BCC (5-0)
• Forwarded ratification of $55.8M HUD application for homeless services to BCC (5-0)
• Approved Clerk's summary of minutes for June 10 and December 9, 2024 meetings (5-0)
• Approved the January 14, 2025 meeting agenda with a folio number correction (5-0)

Transportation Cmte

The Miami-Dade County Transportation Committee met to discuss and advance several transportation-related resolutions. Five resolutions were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with unanimous favorable recommendations. No substantive decisions were made at this meeting; items were procedural and advanced for further approval.

• Interlocal agreement with Town of Miami Lakes for on-demand transit services
• Easement conveyance to FPL for $1.00 for transitway parking garage at 9655 SW 168 St
• Interlocal agreement with Bal Harbour Village for on-demand transit services
• Off-system roadway improvement agreement with FDOT for SW 88th St (State Road 94)
• Off-system roadway improvement agreement with FDOT for Okeechobee Rd (State Road 25/US-27)

The Committee provided favorable recommendations for six resolutions involving transportation agreements, utility easements, and safety plans. These items were forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for the January 22, 2025 meeting. Staff also provided a project update on roadway improvements for NW 107th Avenue.

• Recommended interlocal agreement with Town of Miami Lakes for on-demand transportation (4-0)
• Recommended $1.00 easement conveyance to FPL for transitway parking garage at 9655 SW 168 Street (4-0)
• Recommended interlocal agreement with Bal Harbour Village for on-demand transportation (4-0)
• Recommended construction and maintenance agreement with FDOT for SR 94/SW 88th Street improvements (4-0)
• Recommended construction and maintenance agreement with FDOT for SR 25/US-27/Okeechobee Road improvements (4-0)
• Recommended 2024 DTPW Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee

The Miami-Dade Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology Committee met on January 13, 2025, and forwarded seven resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with unanimous 5-0 favorable recommendations. The committee did not hold public hearings or take final votes.

• $10,376,883.85 contract for Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant chlorination facility hardening to Comtech Engineering, Inc.
• $3,000,000 matching funds for hydrothermal biosolids technology grant application to Department of Energy
• 10-year natural gas transmission service contract for Alexander Orr Water Treatment Plant and Hialeah Lime Reclamation Facility with Florida City Gas
• 5-year extension of solid waste hauling prequalification pool RTQ-01137 for contracts exceeding $5M
• Petition to close SW 294 Street right-of-way for JASA 1019 LLC property development

The committee forwarded several resolutions to the Board of County Commissioners with favorable recommendations. Key actions include seeking matching funds for a biosolids technology project and extending a solid waste hauling prequalification pool.

• Recommended $3M in matching funds for Provident Resources Group's hydrothermal biosolids project (5-0)
• Recommended negotiating a 10-year natural gas transmission contract for Alexander Orr Water Treatment Plant and Hialeah Lime Reclamation Facility (5-0)
• Approved 5-year extension for solid waste hauling and disposal prequalification pool RTQ-01137 (5-0)
• Recommended closing a portion of SW 294 Street east of SW 165 Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended quarterly progress reports for District 12 property development (5-0)
• Recommended access and electrical power sharing agreement with Actualidad Media Group, LLC for $2,713.80 monthly (5-0)