Board of County Commissioners -Regular - Jan 21, 2026

Approved status report on contract negotiations with joint developer consortium for new waste-to-energy facility. Two bidders (Covanta and FCC) are working toward potential partnership. Administration directed to return with formal proposal by February meeting, with full proposal expected by April 2026.

Ordinance authorizing issuance of Miami-Dade County Aviation commercial paper notes not exceeding $600,000,000 outstanding at any time for airport facility improvements.

Ordinance repealing Naranjo Lakes Community Redevelopment Agency, sections 2-1461 through 2-1470 of the code.

Ordinance granting petition to dissolve Ocean Gate Community Development District, bounded by theoretical SW 346th Street, SW 177 Avenue, theoretical SW 352 Street, and transportation corridor.

Ordinance expanding Palm Gate Community Development District boundaries by approximately 54.45 acres, bounded by SW 340 Street, SW 167 Avenue, SW 352 Street, and SW 170 Avenue.

Ordinance amending section 33-284.62 revising Downtown Kendall Urban Center zoning district regulations pertaining to amenity stories and penthouse floor plate area for properties fronting certain streets.

Ordinance creating advisory board relating to consumer experience and operations at Miami International Airport.

Approved CRA budget with amendment directing administration to develop standardized budget reporting requirements for all CRAs to provide detailed revenue and expenditure information.

Approved mayoral report recommending temporary pause on CRA expansions until impact of Florida legislature decisions can be assessed. Report does not implement moratorium - that would require separate action.

Approved master development agreement with Integra Solution LLC with amendment requiring $200,000 total contribution to FIU scholarship program for District 3 students: $100,000 at Phase 1, $50,000 at Phase 2, $50,000 at Phase 3.

Approved authority for mayor to purchase 999 vehicles for fiscal year. Vehicles selected based on mileage (100,000+ miles), age, parts availability, and maintenance costs.

Approved annual report for Miami-Dade County Red Speed Program. Total funds distributed: $17,040,400. County received $6,645,756 for program administration and public safety initiatives.

Approved additional $15,500,000 for construction engineering and inspection services for MetroMover wayside project. Funded through FTA resources and PTP. Project behind schedule with active arbitration with contractor.

Deferred indefinitely appointments to landscape maintenance special taxing district due to concerns about appointment process requiring selection of longest-residing nominee regardless of background.

Approved directive for administration to provide verbal report on critical county infrastructure properties that may require eminent domain consideration, following Port Miami situation.

Approved resolution directing mayor to report on all electric vehicles purchased or leased by the county across all departments.

Approved resolution urging federal government to strengthen rules and provide more transparency about general licenses related to Cuba to prevent misuse benefiting communist regime.

Approved resolution urging Florida legislature to maintain ADAP eligibility criteria, appropriate adequate funds, and urging US Congress to appropriate additional Ryan White HIV/AIDS program funds. Added to county's state and federal lobbying priorities.

Approved mayoral appointment of Ray Baker as Director of Office of Management and Budget and Lydia Lopez as Interim Director of Libraries. Baker has 32+ years county experience, previously served as Library Director since 2017.

Ordinance creating Global Estates multipurpose maintenance special taxing district bounded by SW 194th Street, theoretical SW 126th Avenue, theoretical SW 194 Terrace, and SW 127th Avenue.

Resolution approving naming of portion of the Underline as Nikki's Bolster Play Force for five years, renewable through 12/31/2040.

Approved acquisition of new parkland conveyed by developer, adding approximately $40,000 annual maintenance cost to parks general fund operating budget.

Approved use of environmental impact grant funds for tree reforestation in Cutler Bay area. Fund balance as of December 31: $2,800,000. Revenues from environmental fines, grants, donations, and tree removal mitigation.