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Miami-Dade Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee Meeting - June 9, 2026

BCC Committee Meetings — Tuesday, June 9, 2026
BodyMiami Dade County, Florida
SessionBCC Committee Meetings
DateTuesday, June 9, 2026
StatusFILED
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0:14

So much.

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We will have a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:41

All right, we're gonna get started.

0:43

We won't talk about the next game.

0:48

Do I have reasonable opportunity to be heard?

0:51

I don't have any cards.

0:52

Is there anybody here to speak from the public?

0:56

Seeing no one here from the public wishes to speak, we are now closing reasonable opportunity to be heard.

1:04

And we're gonna go right into our lovely attorneys to let us know whether there are any changes or any additions or anything that we need to know before we set the agenda.

1:13

The items to be considered today are those on the printed final agenda.

1:17

There are no changes or additions.

1:29

Motion to set the agendas in order.

1:31

But that would be good.

1:32

Can I have a motion to set the agenda?

1:33

Okay, so that done by acclamation.

1:36

Um Madam Chair, I um if it's okay with you, I would like to move the entire agenda.

1:42

All right, we have a first and a second.

1:44

All right.

1:44

Um I just would like to be added as a co-sponsor to two A, please.

1:49

And with that, we have a motion and a second.

1:51

And I would like to be added to 2A also.

1:55

Okay.

1:56

All in favor?

1:57

And and so all three of us would like to be added to 2A.

2:00

And with that, all in favor?

2:02

Aye.

2:03

All right.

2:04

Any other business that we have to take care of?

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Move to adjourn.

2:07

Thank you.

2:08

So move.

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Thank you.

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Summary of Proceedings

Miami-Dade Recreation, Tourism, and Resiliency Committee Meeting - June 9, 2026

The committee met on June 9, 2026, at 10:30 AM in Commission Chambers. The meeting began with a moment of silence, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a call for public comment. No members of the public signed up to speak. The committee then considered the agenda, which included several resolutions and reports. The entire agenda was moved as a block and approved unanimously (3-0), forwarding all items to the full Board of County Commissioners (BCC) with a favorable recommendation.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public spoke during the reasonable opportunity to be heard.

Discussion Items

  • The committee proceeded without separate discussion of individual items. Commissioner Micky Steinberg requested to be added as a co-sponsor to item 2A (FOG pilot program), and Commissioner Raquel A. Regalado also requested to be added. The chair accepted the additions.
  • A motion was made and seconded to move the entire agenda as printed, with the noted co-sponsor additions. The motion passed by acclamation.

Key Outcomes

  • Item 2A (260841): Resolution directing the County Mayor to prepare a pilot program for the sale of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) for reuse as biofuel. Co-sponsors added: Micky Steinberg and Raquel A. Regalado. Forwarded to BCC with a favorable recommendation (3-0).
  • Item 3A (260866): Reappointment of Olga Ramudo and Vice-Mayor Robert Stephens, III, and appointment of Milan Patel to the Tourist Development Council. Forwarded to BCC (3-0).
  • Item 3B (260902): Approval of 33 grants totaling $383,600 from the Tourist Development Council Grants Program. Forwarded to BCC (3-0).
  • Item 3C (260942): Disbursement of up to $650,000 from the Biscayne Bay Environmental Enhancement Trust Fund for mooring buoys. Forwarded to BCC (3-0).
  • Item 3D (260755): Acceptance of $925,000 donation from four environmental organizations for pine rocklands management and acquisition. Forwarded to BCC (3-0).
  • Item 3E (260946): Interlocal agreement with Broward, Monroe, and Palm Beach counties for the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact, with Miami-Dade contributing $285,000 over three years. Forwarded to BCC (3-0).
  • Item 3F (260783): Waiver of competitive bidding to approve a programming partnership with Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, Inc. for seabird care, through April 1, 2027, with a $300 annual fee. Forwarded to BCC (3-0).
  • Item 3G (260876): Historic preservation ad valorem tax exemption for rehabilitation of 4125 Santa Maria Street, Coral Gables. Forwarded to BCC (3-0).
  • Item 6A (260954): Approval of the Clerk’s summary of minutes for the April 14, 2026 committee meeting. Approved (3-0).

The meeting adjourned shortly after the vote.

Meeting Transcript

So much. We will have a moment of silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. All right, we're gonna get started. We won't talk about the next game. Do I have reasonable opportunity to be heard? I don't have any cards. Is there anybody here to speak from the public? Seeing no one here from the public wishes to speak, we are now closing reasonable opportunity to be heard. And we're gonna go right into our lovely attorneys to let us know whether there are any changes or any additions or anything that we need to know before we set the agenda. The items to be considered today are those on the printed final agenda. There are no changes or additions. Motion to set the agendas in order. But that would be good. Can I have a motion to set the agenda? Okay, so that done by acclamation. Um Madam Chair, I um if it's okay with you, I would like to move the entire agenda. All right, we have a first and a second. All right. Um I just would like to be added as a co-sponsor to two A, please. And with that, we have a motion and a second. And I would like to be added to 2A also. Okay. All in favor? And and so all three of us would like to be added to 2A. And with that, all in favor? Aye. All right. Any other business that we have to take care of? Move to adjourn. Thank you. So move. Thank you.

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