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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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INVOCATION AS PROVIDED IN RULE 5.05(H)

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ROLL CALL

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT 9:00 AM)

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Special Presentation

Oliver G. Gilbert, III, Prime Sponsor

SPECIAL PRESENTATION IN RECOGNITION OF MR. THEO KARANTSALIS AS THE CITT AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR FOR 2025

5/19/2026

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CITIZEN'S PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES MAXIMUM)

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REPORTS OF OFFICIAL BOARDS

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REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO BE HEARD AS PROVIDED IN RULE 6.06

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>>chair: inr vice CHAIRMAN And by way of his using javier bettencourt who is the director of the citt, we have a special presentation, come to take it e it away. >> thank you commissioner, would stacy miller sean masterson and cohen higgins team join me for the ceremony and any commissioners who wish to join please free to do so as well. For those who MAY not be aware of the citizens independent transportation trust citt ambassadors are frequent transit riders will provide regular feedback about experiences serving ily as our eyes and ears on miami-dade buses, municipal trolleys and municipal on-demand services. They complete surveys participate in focus groups and share important transportation messages on social media helping us better understand real-time writer experiences. They earn ports and earn rewards all within the citt mobility rewards mobile app and the collected data is shared with dtp w and municipal partners to identify issues, recognize great performance and make improvements. The citt awards its top-performing ambassadors who earned the most points completing surveys every month quarter and the year. Today we probably recognize you, theo karantsalis as the 2025 citt ambassador of the year before members of the board of county commissioners, how about a round of applause for theo? Theo, in our commitment to the program you tracked more than 15,000 miles on transit last year meticulously logging your experiences and offering feedback through the mobile app while earning the title of citt ambassador of the year. Congratulations again, would you like to say a few words. Although, theo, hold that thought. It was announced by the mayor at our ambassador of the year ceremony a couple of months ago we had a big envelope unveiling so thank you for participating as always. >>mayor cava: these are generally sponsored by a commissioners oboe first. >>commissioner gilbert: I started but you weren't here first. I already spoke. >>mayor cava: I'm late to this party but I was early to the last. At first all I want to acknowledge this citt and what a great job they do in our partnership and everything to make sure transit works or the community. So very grateful to you for your leadership and theo, we honor you because you won this year's award because you put in the miles. You sure do and to cheryl who brought this program forward whose life for her employee so I like to give her a special shout out, she does a great job and congratulations from the whole program but we are very grateful to you and your a medical expert, medical professional, you can tell us about that. We have our jackson outgoing ceo and incoming ceo in the audience and I'm sure there proud as well because they named a transit station in other of our health system so they know how important transit is as well to the workforce and to our public. To our passengers who are actually going to get healthcare all of it is important and we are in great partnership to make sure we have a really strong transit system, always improving with your help. You are the eyes and ears as an ambassador so thank you and congratulations. That's it. >> first let's give the citt another round of applause. So theo and I go back 20 years, 22 years. The miami-dade college and before I wrote my first book and theo was one of the greatest, if you haven't heard him speak or read some of his writings you're missing out on a lot but theo's heart has always been for the community, he's never shied away from doing the right thing and it's an honor and privilege to stand with you as you are being honored with this recognition thank you so much my brother. >> it's an honor to be here among friends. I've admired for many years. Last year I rode buses, shovels and trains. From carol city to theo naranja and from doral to the beach. The seat of a bus is a good teacher. Through my work with the national multiples carlos is ety the schizophrenia and psychosis action alliance and as chair of the miami-dade county commission and disability issues I know how much this program matters to those of us living with challenges that affect body and mind. Just a few years ago I wandered in and out of this building talking to myself and riding the train back and forth. Transit kept me moving when I had lost my way. It gave me independence, stability and a tether to your world. This program taught me what it means to love your neighbor. Hrough service. And gave me a way to move from being needy to being needed. My mother died last year and I wish she could see her prodigal son found his way back. During our last moments together she urged me to be a voice for others living with schizophrenia and I hope this recognition honors that chart. Commissioner gilbert and fellow commissioners, key only mcghee and others thank you for your work to expand transit and make it more reliable and efficient. Mayor daniela levine cava thank you for your tireless efforts to make transit more accessible. Cheryl mizell and javier for leading the ambassador program, stacy miller and the dtpw team for keeping writers safe and to commissioner rodriguez for strengthening transit and to my best friends, law professor matthew dietz and debbie dietz, thank you for steering me towards volunteer work and giving me the confidence and resources to fight for what is right. To everybody in this room, each stop in life gives you a chance to do good. A chance to help others get where they need to go. MAY you choose that path knowing the meaning of life is making a difference in the lives of others. Thank you. >> as the mayor said he is very eloquent, he had everyone in tears at our recognition breakfast as he received this award so theo and appreciation for your outstanding volunteer service you are awarded 17 points at the anniversary celebration presented with this beautiful engraved trophy you brought for our photos. For transit riders inspired by his commitment we invite you to become a citt ambassador, contact our citt ambassador program coordinator cheryl mizell by visiting miami-dade.Gov/ citt. Let's get you in some ictures. >>. >>chair: good morning, let's get this long meeting on the road. All right guys, start taking your seats, sergeants can you do your thing? Guys, take your seats, I want to get this meeting started. >> I feel they laughed right on cue and it wasn't even with us. Clerk please call role. >> clerk's office received notification commissioner steinberg will be absent from today's meeting. >>commissioner bastien: here. >>commissioner bermudez: present. >>commissioner cohen higgins: present. >>senator garcia: >>commissioner gilbert: >>commissioner gonzalez: >>commissioner hardemon: >>commissioner lopez: here. >>commissioner orbis: >>commissioner regalado: present. >>commissioner mcghee: here. >>chair: present. >> we have eight members present, we have a quorum. >>chair: stand for the indication given by reverend father finley st. John of the st. James catholic church at the invitation of commissioner marlene bastien followed by the pledge of allegiance by marlene bastien class lets us pray. Eavenly father, source of all that is good, source of all wisdom and justice. We thank you for the gift of this date. And for the opportunity to serve the people of this great community periodically ask you to bless these commissioners. And all who carry the responsibility of public service. Grant them wisdom to make decisions that promote the common good. Courage to act with integrity. And compassion for the needs of every resident they serve. Bless this diverse and vibrant county. Help us recognize in one another not division but dignity. Not strangers but neighbors. Guide today's discussions and deliberations, MAY they be marked by mutual respect thoughtful dialogue and desire to build a community with opportunity for all. We also pray for all who work tirelessly throughout miami-dade county. Our first responders have care workers, teachers public employees, community leaders and volunteers. Strengthen them in their service and protect their families. And lord remind us your leadership is found not in power alone but in unity, service and care for others. We ask this meeting and all that are gathered here today into your hands. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under GOD divisible with liberty and justice for all. >> all right. MADAM Attorney can we move into reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard. Reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard is open, when I call your name the item you're speaking on, name and address and you will have one minute to speak. I have josc dutra's. [Reading names] >> good morning CHAIRMAN And members of the board of the county commission and met him mayor. Thank you to the commission, commissioner garcia for sponsoring this item, very grateful. Today I'm here on behalf of more than 300,000 students, our employees, families and the communities we serve across miami dade county. this referendum represents a renewal of an investment that miami-dade voters have strongly supported in the past. Miami dade county public schools as many of you know is enabling the school district for no more than six years in a row and we are designated as a high performance school district from the state of florida and we are ranked among the top 10 school districts in the state. We provide a seamless continuum of learning, sometimes we are seeing the k-12 district but we do much more, we start in pre-k, we extend into our technical colleges and also our adult centers. >>chair: thank you doctor. Thank you so much. >> MAY I finish? >>chair: thank you, appreciate it. >> good morning CHAIRMAN, vice-CHAIRMAN, MADAM Mayor and I'm coming from miami beach to speak on the agenda item 1484 which is. >>chair: your name and address please. >> adam kravitz, 2982 alton road miami beach. I'm speaking on agenda item 14a4 which is the closure of parts of ocean drive to vehicular traffic and what I would just address to the commission today is that traffic is a major issue in miami beach now. It's becoming more and more congested, more and more crowded with this item and future items, in fact tomorrow the city commission is considering the closure of north bay road with security gates which will put more traffic into the system. This commission MAY now and in the future be facing items which create more congestion and more traffic in miami beach and ultimately because the county does have jurisdiction over these items, should take into account the consideration of the residence of the surrounding neighborhoods. >>chair: thank you MR. Kravitz. >> good morning chair and members of the board, al palacio from 3300 northwest. 27th avenue, second vice PRESIDENT Of the florida state fraternal order of police representing 40,000 members across florida but most importantly the PRESIDENT Of the miami dade schools fraternal order of police which is directly affected by this referendum. Since the inception of the marjorie stoneman douglas act the safety and security of our schools across florida went from the background to the foreground and we ask this referendum which has been such a vital portion of us being able to fulfill that mandate and protect, truly protect the staff and students of miami-dade county we ask you to continue to help this endeavor once again by placing this worthy endeavor on the ballot for the voters in this county to continue helping to protect our future generations to become productive and fruitful members of society. Hank you in advance for your support and it was item 14a2 class joe liner, 5553 northwest. 56th street and I want to begin by thanking the voters. When voters approved the referendum in 18 and 22 they made a thoughtful decision to invest in long-term academic strength and safety of their local public schools. Statewide out about 30 counties have locally approved referendum in place at this point those counties educate 75% of florida students. The widespread utilization of referendum reflects the shared understanding of the districts require stable local revenue to supplement state funding. The additional local revenue has allowed for instructional salary supplements and security personnel. The item does not contemplate a tax increase, it simply allows voters the option to maintain the existing millage for four additional years. This issue has never received less than 65% support from the voters of miami-dade county. Thank you MR. Chair senator garcia for your assistance bringing this today and on behalf of united teachers of dade and are 22,000 employees we represent ask for an affirmative vote. Class I and amy brigham, addressed 600 brickell avenue suite 3500 and here this morning to speak on item 1483, we represent the his house still been sold. On their behalf I asked for your support of that item and approval. They are here to give party ungrateful support for the approval of the redevelopments contemplated by that item. and as respect for them they are grateful for the 16+ acres. At the county under redeveloper landmark have seen fit to make available. To continue to make a place for vulnerable children so they can be sheltered. In this location. We are grateful for the hard work of county staff and negotiating all the documents and we continue to look forward to the good collaboration we've had with landmark. One of the challenges was finding funding in addition to the monies raised by his house so far. 5 million. The county contributions there was still a funding gap. The project was approved by the impact foundation, the charitable lending MR. Lowell don is here with an announcement about that. >> 's house I'm on item 1483, his house has been an integral part of miami-dade community for many years and the most profound sense of the word, this organization has saved the lives of some of the most vulnerable disadvantaged children not only across our company but through the nation and world read his house has demonstrated responsible stewardship of its resources, the hundreds of dedicated employees and board members who serve the mission have worked tirelessly and with great part ensuring those who need compassion that their talents will always have a place to turn in this work will endure for generations to come. The entire family is deeply grateful for this commission, your support is not simply welcome but received with genuine humility and heartfelt appreciation minutes for these reasons the lowell and betty dunn family foundation is proud to stand, I've got to jump down because I'm running out of time has been that conviction I'm honored to inform this commission after thoughtful discussion our foundation has agreed to enter into a letter of intent with his house to provide 18 and a half million dollars of impact investing in support of the development of the new permanent facility. I'll be available and I don't know for when the item comes up with any questions. >>. >>chair: name and address again. It. >> 8800 northwest. Third street, 33016. >> MISS Holmes and bo dray. >>. >> I want to take a moment to come here and say thank you for listening and the subcommittee meetings and I bring this to a head. I live in a place that's abated. I'm a person with disability a senior on fixed income and it has nothing to do with intelligence understanding policy, I'm here asking you and my commissioners as well as other commissioners to audit what's going on with that contract. When you have to walk around and run around with employees behind you because they made a mistake and not any grievance hearing or come before us and say we have an annual plan to be inclusive to empower residents and persons with disability they need to take a look at the trust we have in them, there is no trust I live in a building with rat feces every day and I have to change the locks, there are no locks on some of the doors, the landlord has violated 28 violations and I will talk about the ethics but if you care, find out where that whole list because there's a bunch of seniors with masks over their places live in places full of mold and you all voted to allow that in one of your ap 2 is, thank you for letting me care the facts and I asked that you help share our safety because sometimes you have to clean up the dirt in order to clean up the work. >>chair: MR. Bo dray. >> I am crypto currency CHAIRMAN Beaudreax. I'm seeking more pedestrian focus for miami beach. Miami is the crypto capital of the world and I know it's assumed many think they know a little about it or not much but it will be critically important in the future so just to let you know myself and all of our miami-dade digital commission members are out working to represent the very best of miami-dade county. We just had a consensus on miami beach as well with over 20,000 attendees from 100 countries major banking institutions that shows the power of our county and we want to make it a more hospitable place, stay focused on bringing them in here and I'd like to say that this ai is artificial intelligence is like a meteor that is crash landing. So we stay in the lead. We truly are, for the time that is now. >>chair: thank you so much. All right, I have no further speakers signed up to speak on reasonable opportunity so reasonable opportunity is therefore closed. MADAM Attorney is it in order to set the agenda at this time. >> we do have a few changes, five high at the appropriate time senator garcia wishes to bifurcate. 1481, commissioner organist is adding this item to the pull list. I have a couple requests for cosponsorship, 1182 commissioner steinberg 1481 senator garcia and commissioner gonzales wish to scope cosponsor these items, items considered at today's meeting will be those listed in the final printed agenda with deferrals and scriveners errors noted the CHAIRMAN's memorandum the items I mentioned really commission will approve all these items by a single vote setting the agenda except ordinances for first reading, public hearings on the following pull list items, 1481, 1482, 1483 and 1484. A motion to set the agenda is in order. >>chair: moved by commissioner gilbert, second by commissioner lopez, all in favor signify by saying aye. The all opposed, nay. Show the agenda set, can we get into first reading items via all right, go ahead and read them. We've got one, there we go. >> ordinance granting, for a granting the additional dr horton incorporated for establishment of a community development district on the north by canal 103 s. On the east by southwest 1/67 avenue tennessee road southeast 12th avenue and on the south by southwest region eight street lucy street southeast eighth street and on the west by southwest 172 avenue Mcnabb road southeast sixth avenue creating and establishing sand arrow landing community development district providing name powers and duties providing description and boundaries initial numbers of board of supervisors accepting proper declaration of restrictive covenants, providing severability exclusion from the code and an effective date, that is item 48. >>chair: motion on 48, moved by commissioner bastien,: role. >>commissioner bastien: [Roll call] Motion passes unanimously. >>chair: let's read all the public hearing that is good this time. >> 58 raise a special taxing district in the county bounded on the north by southwest 290 terrace, used by harriet tubman highway and on the south by theoretical south to 92 street and on the west 51 62 avenue described as part how multipurpose social taxing district identifying services to be provided authorizing and directing mayor or designee cost to be maintained and operated various improvements and provide the installation of streetlights, of moving a street lighting agreement with homestead energy and authorizing the mayor to execute the agreement, leaving provisions of resolution are 136 and providing exclusion from the code and an effective date, and final one adopts preliminary assessment for the district, 5b creates a special taxing district in the county bounded on the north by southwest two 3/6 street, on the east by southwest 32nd avenue and on the south by southwest 240 street and on the west by southwest 133 clerk described as cold part each street lighting district identifying services provided authorizing and directing the mayor or mayor's designee to provide installation of streetlights, private a finding a street lighting district to execute the agreement, leaving from the resolutions of our one 3006 and providing an effective date and 5b1 is a corresponding resolution or for confirming a resolution for the district, 5c creates a special taxing district bounded on the north by theoretical west oakland haven circle and on the east by west oakland haven circle and on the south by 1/99 street and envelope west by lake area known and described as julia's estate multipurpose maintenance special taxing district identifying services provided directing mayor's designee cost to be maintained and operated and to provide for the installation of streetlights providing a street lighting agreement with florida power and light and authorizing the mayor's is a need to execute the agreement, waving resolutions of our one 3006 and adopting and confirming a preliminary assessment for the district, 5d creates a special taxing district bounded on the north by southwest 278 street, on the east by theoretical south 120 avenue and on the south by southwest 280 street weldon drive and on the south by 128 place known and described as heavy gardens multipurpose maintenance taxing district identifying services to be provided authorizing mayor's designee cost to maintain and operate public improvements and providing exclusion from the code and an effective date and 5e creating a special taxing district bounded on the north by southwest 245 terrace on the east five southwest. 28th avenue and on the south by 2/46 street and the west by 1/29 avenue known and is described as old lydia subdivision multipurpose maintenance special taxing district, identifying services to be provided, various public improvements and provide for the installation of streetlights, approving a street lighting agreement with florida power and light and authorizing the mayor or mayor's designee to execute the agreement, leaving provisions of resolution r-130-06 and the providing exclusion from the code and an effective date, confirming an assessment role for the district, 5f creates a special taxing district bounded on the north by southwest 272 street on the east by theoretical southwest 158 passage described as wildwood groves multipurpose maintenance and street lighting special taxing districts, identifying services to be provided authorizing and directing the county mayor or mayor's designee to cause to be maintained and operated various public improvements and provide for the installation of streetlights, waving provisions of r-130-06 and providing exclusion from the code and an effective date and a corresponding resolution confirming the preliminary assessment role for the district. 5g is a resolution approving the plat of legacy villains, five I approve the waiver of plat of blue nest urban homes llc. 5j was deferred, 5k is an ordinance approving a revolving line of credit for a specified amount to county for purposes of providing funds to public health trust, providing that such line of credit shall be secured by pledged revenues of the public health trust; approving terms of related commitment letter; approving form and execution of memorandum of understanding between county and public health trust regarding payment of line of credit from certain trust revenues; authorizing county mayor or county mayorc/b?B=s designee to take all actions necessary to secure line of credit including entering into related agreements and documents with terms