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CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Meeting Date: June 24, 2015
18605 NW 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
Next Regular Meeting Date: July 8, 2015
Phone: (305) 622-8000 Fax: (305) 622-8001
Website: www.miamigardens-fl.gov
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Oliver Gilbert
Vice Mayor Felicia Robinson
Councilman Rodney Harris
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis
Councilman David Williams Jr.
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom
Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D.
City Manager Cameron Benson
City Attorney Sonja K. Dickens, Esq.
City Clerk Ronetta Taylor, MMC
Article VII of the Miami Gardens Code entitled, “Lobbyist” requires that all
lobbyists before engaging in any lobbying activities to register with the City
Clerk and pay a one-time annual fee of $250.00. This applies to all persons
who are retained (whether paid or not) to represent a business entity or
organization to influence “City” action. “City” action is broadly described to
include the ranking and selection of professional consultants, and virtually all-
legislative, quasi-judicial and administrative action. All not-for-profit
organizations, local chamber and merchant groups, homeowner associations,
or trade associations and unions must also register however an annual fee is
not required.
(A) CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
(B) INVOCATION
(C) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(D) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
D-1) Regular City Council Minutes – June 10, 2015
(E) ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time)
(F) SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 minutes each)
F-1) Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis – North Dade Youth & Family Coalition
F-2) Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis – Father’s Day Presentation
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(G) PUBLIC COMMENTS (2 minutes each)
(H) ORDINANCE(S) FOR FIRST READING:
None
(I) ORDINANCE(S) FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
I-1) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE IX, DIVISION 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO
ADD SECTIONS 2-797.1 THROUGH 2-797.12 TO ESTABLISH
THE “CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH
PROGRAM” PURCHASING PREFERENCE; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY
MANAGER) (1ST READING – JUNE 10, 2015)
(J) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
None
(K) CONSENT AGENDA:
K-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS
NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION MONTH IN THE CITY;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL
STEPS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE FOURTH ANNUAL
DIABETES PREVENTION EVENT TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER
8, 2015; AUTHORIZING AN ALLOCATION OF FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($5000.00) FROM THE SPECIAL EVENT FUND, UPON
APPROVAL OF SAID FUND IN THE 2015-16 FISCAL YEAR
BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(SPONSORED BY COUNCILWOMAN LISA C. DAVIS)
K-2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 2-A;
PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
COUNCILWOMAN LISA C. DAVIS)
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K-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE GRANT
APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO THE NATIONAL RESOURCE
NETWORK, AS PART OF THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION’S
STRONG CITIES, STRONG COMMUNITIES (SC2) INITIATIVE;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL
STEPS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS;
AUTHORIZING A TWENTY-FIVE (25%) MATCH OF IN-KIND
AND OR MONETARY FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
K-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RIGHTS-OF-
WAY LOCATED IN THE VISTA VERDE NEIGHBORHOOD,
FROM THE MIRAMAR GARDENS TOWNHOUSE
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY
THE CITY MANAGER)
(L) RESOLUTION(S)
None
QUASI-JUDICIAL ZONING HEARINGS:
(M) ORDINANCES ON FOR FIRST READING(S):
None
(N) ORDINANCES ON FOR SECOND READING/PUBLIC
HEARING(S)
None
(O) RESOLUTION(S)/PUBLIC HEARING(S)
O-1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
SUBMITTED BY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT LLC, FOR THAT
CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2780 NW 167 TERRACE,
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT “A”
ATTACHED HERETO, FOR A NON-USE VARIANCE OF
SECTION 34-342 OF THE CITY’S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
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TO ALLOW A 50 FEET LOT FRONTAGE WHERE A 75 FEET
MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGE IS REQUIRED; AND TO ALLOW A
5,250 SQUARE FEET LOT AREA WHERE A 7,500 SQUARE FEET
MINIMUM LOT AREA IS REQUIRED; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (SPONSORED BY THE CITY MANAGER)
(P) REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY/CITY CLERK
P-1) City Manager’s Quarterly Report
(Q) REPORTS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
(R) WRITTEN REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER WRITTEN
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
(S) ADJOURNMENT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, ALL PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED
AND WHO NEED SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING BECAUSE OF THAT
DISABILITY SHOULD CONTACT RONETTA TAYLOR, MMC, CITY CLERK (305) 622-8000 EXT. 2830, NO LATER
THAN 48 HOURS PRIOR TO SUCH PROCEEDINGS. TDD NUMBER 1-800-955-8771.
ANYONE WISHING TO OBTAIN A COPY OF ANY AGENDA ITEM MAY CONTACT RONETTA TAYLOR, MMC, CITY
CLERK (305) 914-9010 EXT. 2830. THE ENTIRE AGENDA PACKET CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON THE CITY’S
WEBSITE AT www.miamigardens-fl.gov.
ANYONE WISHING TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS WITH RESPECT TO
ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT SUCH MEETING OR HEARING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS
AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS
MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE
BASED.
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18605 NW 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
City of Miami Gardens
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Cameron BensonDepartment:City Manager
Short Title:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IX, DIVISION
5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADD SECTIONS 2-797.1
THROUGH 2-797.12 TO ESTABLISH THE “CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH PROGRAM” PURCHASING
PREFERENCE; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summary:
The City of Miami Gardens is committed to spurring economic development and stimulating small
business growth in the City. In line with this goal, the City Manager proposes creating the City of Miami
Gardens Small Business Growth Program (CMG-SBGP). Under this program, qualifying Small Business
Item I-1) Ordinance
Second Reading/Public Hearing
Small Business Growth Program
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18605 NW 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
Enterprise (SBE) firms will receive a ten percent preference in purchasing and contracting for certain City
contracts valued at $50,000 or below. Using the criteria set forth in the attached CMG-SBGP document,
the Procurement Director will determine eligibility to participate in the program and maintain a list of
qualifying SBE firms in the City of Miami Gardens.
The CMG-SBGP aims to increase the number of small businesses acting as prime contractors or
consultants for the City. This will increase the viability of SBEs in the City of Miami Gardens and their
ability to stimulate the local economy. This program will complement the City’s existing Local Preference
Program and the recently approved City of Miami Gardens Bussiness and Resident Economic Growth
Plan (CMG-BREP). Together, these policies and programs work together to stimulate the local economy
and improve quality of life for residents.
Proposed Action:
It is recommended the City Council adopts the City of Miami Gardens Small Business Growth Program.
Attachment:
Exhibit A - City of Miami Gardens Small Business Growth Program (CMG-SBGP).
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ORDINANCE NO. 2015_____ 1
2
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 3
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, 4
ARTICLE IX, DIVISION 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES 5
TO ADD SECTIONS 2-797.1 THROUGH 2-797.12 TO 6
ESTABLISH THE “CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS SMALL 7
BUSINESS GROWTH PROGRAM” PURCHASING 8
PREFERENCE; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF 9
REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN 10
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; 11
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN 12
EFFECTIVE DATE. 13
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WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens is committed to spurring economic 15
development and stimulating small business growth in the City, and in line with 16
this goal, the City Manager proposes creating the City of Miami Gardens Small 17
Business Growth Program (CMG-SBGP), and 18
WHEREAS, under this Program, qualifying Small Business Enterprise 19
(SBE) firms will receive a ten percent (10%) preference in purchasing and 20
contracting for certain City contracts valued at $50,000 or below, and 21
WHEREAS, the Procurement Director will determine eligibility to 22
participate in the program and maintain a list of qualifying SBE firms in the City of 23
Miami Gardens, and 24
WHEREAS, the CMG-SBGP aims to increase the number of small 25
businesses acting as prime contractors or consultants for the City, thereby 26
increasing the viability of SBEs in the City of Miami Gardens and their ability to 27
stimulate the local economy, and 28
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WHEREAS, the Program will complement the City’s existing Local 1
Preference Program and the recently approved City of Miami Gardens Business 2
and Resident Economic Growth Plan (CMG-BREP), 3
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF 4
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: 5
Section 1. ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing 6
Whereas paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same 7
are hereby made a specific part of this Ordinance. 8
Section 2. AMENDMENT: Chapter 2, Article IX, Division 5 of the Code 9
of Ordinances is hereby amended to add Sections 2-797.1 through 2-797.12 as 10
follows: 11
Small Business Enterprise 12
13
Sec. 2-797.1. – Established. 14
Except where otherwise prohibited by law, the City Council hereby establishes a 15
preference in purchasing and contracting for certain small businesses located in 16
the City of Miami Gardens. 17
18
Sec. 2-797.2. – Purpose. 19
Small businesses are the engine of job growth in our economy. In general, locally 20
owned businesses recycle a much larger share of their revenue back into the 21
local economy, enriching the entire community. Therefore, the City Council has 22
determined the City shall take action to increase the participation of small 23
business enterprise (“SBE”) certified firms in City projects. This will spur 24
economic growth in the City of Miami Gardens and positively impact the City’s 25
residents. 26
Sec. 2-797.3. – Applicability. 27
This policy applies to all City of Miami Gardens certified SBEs bidding on 28
contracts valued at $50,000 or below. 29
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Sec. 2-797.4. - Exceptions. 1
The preference set forth in this article shall not apply to any of the following 2
purchases or contracts: 3
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(a) Purchases or contracts with an estimated value of $50,001.00 or above; 5
(b) Purchases exempted by law, rule, policy or procedure from the 6
requirements for competitive solicitation/bid; 7
(c) Purchases or contracts which are funded, in whole or in part by a 8
governmental entity and the laws, regulations, or policies governing such 9
funding which prohibit application of this preference; 10
(d) Purchases made or contracts let under emergency procurement situations 11
as such are defined in the city's procurement policies and procedures or 12
as determined by city council; 13
(e) Purchases made through purchasing cooperatives or through the use of 14
existing contracts with other governmental jurisdictions, the state or 15
federal agencies; 16
(f) Any purchase exempted from the purchasing requirements in accordance 17
with the city's purchasing ordinance. 18
Sec. 2-797.5. - Objectives and definitions. 19
(a) Program objectives. 20
21
1. To ensure small Miami Gardens-based entities are provided 22
sufficient opportunities to meaningfully participate in the award of 23
City-funded contracts; and 24
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2. To ensure entities meeting the eligibility criteria stated herein are 26
permitted to participate in the CMG-SBGP. 27
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(b) Administrative Procedures. The Procurement Director, or his or her 29
designee, shall develop administrative procedures to fully implement the 30
provisions of this Ordinance. However, if there is any conflict between 31
the provisions of this Ordinance and those procedures, the provisions of 32
this Ordinance shall control. 33
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(c) Program definitions. 35
1. Affiliate means any entity that is a parent or subsidiary of, or as 36
determined by the Procurement Director is related to, an entity 37
certified or seeking certification under this section. 38
2. Bid means a response to any City procurement solicitation. 39
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3. Bidder means an entity submitting a response to any City 1
procurement solicitation. 2
4. Broker means an entity seeking to provide goods or services to the 3
City the entity does not provide to other customers in the ordinary 4
course of its business. Where the procurement at issue primarily 5
involves the purchase of goods, an entity that does not, as 6
determined by the Procurement Director, stock in its inventory the 7
general type of goods it seeks to provide to the City is a broker. The 8
preceding sentence shall not apply when the cost of an individual 9
unit of goods addressed by the procurement exceeds twenty-five 10
thousand dollars ($25,000). 11
5. City of Miami Gardens Small Business Growth Program means all 12
requirements of this Ordinance, as well as any administrative 13
policies or procedures adopted pursuant to this Ordinance. 14
6. Commercially useful function means a SBE has direct contractual 15
responsibility for the execution of a distinct element of the work of a 16
City contract; is required to carry out its contractual responsibilities 17
by actually providing, performing, managing, and supervising the 18
work involved in contract; and does not act as a broker. 19
7. Continuous operating presence means an entity with a current 20
business tax receipt issued by the City of Miami Gardens; having a 21
physical address number and street name located within the 22
geographical limits of the City of Miami Gardens (not a P.O. Box); 23
has continuously maintained such address for at least one (1) year 24
prior to the time of application for certification; and, as determined by 25
the Procurement Director, employs sufficient employees in Miami 26
Gardens, or otherwise demonstrates it has sufficient staffing, to 27
perform the work required under a contract covered by this section. 28
A SBE may not use a government-owned facility as a business 29
address for purposes of establishing a continuous operating 30
presence. 31
8. Personal net worth means the value of the assets of an individual 32
after total liabilities (not including contingent liabilities) are deducted. 33
For purposes of SBE certification, an individual's personal net worth 34
shall not include either the individual's ownership interest in any SBE 35
applying for certification or certified by the City, or the individual's 36
equity in his or her primary place of residence. 37
9. Prime Contractor means an entity awarded a City contract. 38
10. Small Business Enterprise or SBE means an entity certified as an 39
SBE by the City as provided herein. 40
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Sec. 2-797.6. - Certification. 1
(a) The Procurement Director shall determine whether an entity is eligible 2
for SBE certification. 3
(b) SBE Eligibility Requirements. In determining whether an entity meets 4
the requirements for SBE eligibility, the Procurement Director shall 5
consider the gross receipts and personal net worth of both the applicant 6
and all affiliates. An entity is eligible for certification as an SBE if it 7
meets the following criteria: 8
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1. The firm must be independent and owner operated 10
2. Eligibility is subject to the following gross revenue limitations: 11
a. The firm must not have in excess of $2 million in average 12
annual gross revenue calculated over the previous (3) 13
calendar years. 14
b. For firms in Construction Services, the firm must not have in 15
excess of $1 million in average annual gross revenue 16
calculated over the previous three (3) calendar years 17
c. For firms in Contractual Services, the firm must not have in 18
excess of $600,000 in average annual gross revenue 19
calculated over the previous three (3) calendar years 20
d. For Professional Consultants, the firm must not have in 21
excess of $200,000 in average annual gross revenue 22
calculated over the previous three (3) calendar years 23
e. Firms offering to sell commodities to the City of Miami 24
Gardens are not subject to any gross revenue limitation with 25
regard to a certification as a commodities firm 26
3. No person with a legal or beneficial ownership interest, direct or 27
indirect, with the entity or any affiliate of the entity shall have a 28
personal net worth exceeding three hundred thousand dollars 29
($300,000); and 30
4. The entity shall have a continuous operating presence in the City of 31
Miami Gardens. 32
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(c) Discriminatory actions forbidden. No person or entity shall be denied 34
SBE certification on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national 35
origin, disability, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual 36
orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression. 37
(d) Application for Certification. 38
1. An entity seeking certification as a SBE shall submit an application 39
demonstrating the entity meets the eligibility requirements of 40
paragraph (b) above, as applicable. In addition, the entity must 41
identify which goods or services it provides or sells in the ordinary 42
course of its business to customers other than the City. An entity will 43
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only be certified to provide goods or services to the City that the 1
entity also provides to other customers in the ordinary course of its 2
business. Brokers are not eligible for certification. 3
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2. Applications for certification must be submitted in a form and manner 5
determined by the Program Director. 6
Sec. 2-797.8. – Bid preference for SBEs. 7
(a) City of Miami Gardens certified SBEs will be granted a bid preference of 8
ten percent (10%) on eligible contracts. 9
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(b) If certified SBE also qualifies for the City of Miami Gardens local vendor 11
preference, the vendor must indicate which preference will be applied to 12
the bid. SBEs will not be allowed to apply for both preferences. 13
Sec. 2-797.9. - Participation requirements. 14
(a) SBEs may not participate in a City contract unless they are certified, at 15
the time of bid submission/opening, to perform the type of work required 16
by the contract. 17
(b) SBEs may participate in a City contract only if they are performing a 18
commercially useful function in the contract and are not acting as a 19
broker. 20
(c) The administrative procedures adopted pursuant to this Program shall 21
include procedures by which the Procurement Director will monitor SBE 22
participation on City contracts. 23
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Sec. 2-797.10. – Enforcement. 25
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(a) All entities bidding on or participating in City contracts subject to this 27
Program are responsible for meeting the requirements of this Program 28
and the requirements of any administrative procedures adopted 29
pursuant to this Program. If an entity fails to comply with these 30
requirements, the City may exercise any administrative remedies it has 31
under the City’s Procurement Code, administrative procedures adopted 32
pursuant to this Program, or any other right or remedy provided in the 33
contract or under applicable law, with all of such rights and remedies 34
being cumulative. 35
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Sec. 2-797.11. - Administrative requirements. 1
(a) Establishment of SBE Directory. The Procurement Director shall 2
maintain a directory listing all certified SBEs. The listing shall include 3
each entity's address, phone number, and the type(s) of work the entity 4
has been certified to perform as an SBE on a City contract. 5
(b) Whenever adjustments to criteria for SBE eligibility are proposed, they 6
shall be promptly published by the Procurement Director. 7
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Sec. 2-797.12. - Decertification and appeals. 9
(a) Decertification. If the Procurement Director determines a certified entity 10
no longer meets the SBE eligibility requirements of this Ordinance, or 11
has otherwise violated the provisions of this Ordinance, the 12
Procurement Director shall send the entity a notice of decertification and 13
transmit a copy to the City Manager. 14
(b) Reapplication. An entity decertified pursuant to this section may not 15
reapply for certification until one (1) year after its decertification. 16
(c) Appeals. An entity wanting to appeal a decertification may do so in 17
writing to the City Manager within fifteen (15) days of notice of 18
decertification, who shall make the final determination. 19
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Section 3. CONFLICT: All ordinances or Code provisions in conflict 21
herewith are hereby repealed. 22
Section 4. SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, sentence, 23
clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or 24
unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be 25
deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall 26
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. 27
Section 5. INCLUSION IN CODE: It is the intention of the City 28
Council of the City of Miami Gardens that the provisions of this Ordinance shall 29
become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Miami 30
Gardens and that the section of this Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered 31
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and the word “Ordinance” may be changed to “Chapter,” “Section,” “Article” or 1
such other appropriate word or phrase, the use of which shall accomplish the 2
intentions herein expressed. 3
Section 6. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall become effective 4
immediately upon its final passage. 5
PASSED ON FIRST READING ON THE 10TH DAY OF JUNE, 2015. 6
PASSED ON SECOND READING ON THE ____ DAY OF _________, 7
2015. 8
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ADOPTED AND PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 10
MIAMI GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THE _____ DAY OF 11
______________, 2015. 12
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OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR 15
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ATTEST: 19
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RONETTA TAYLOR, MMC, CITY CLERK 23
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PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, ESQ., CITY ATTORNEY 26
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SPONSORED BY: CAMERON D. BENSON, CITY MANAGER 29
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Moved by: __________________ 32
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Second by: _________________ 1
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VOTE: _________ 3
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Mayor Oliver Gilbert , III ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 5
Vice Mayor Felicia Robinson ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 6
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 7
Councilman David Williams Jr ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 8
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 9
Councilman Rodney Harris ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 10
Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 11
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CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH PROGRAM (CMG-SBGP)
Small Business Enterprise
Sec. 2-797.1. – Established.
The City Council hereby establishes a preference in purchasing and contracting for certain small
businesses located in the City of Miami Gardens.
Sec. 2-797.2. – Purpose.
Small businesses are the engine of job growth in our economy. In general, locally owned
businesses recycle a much larger share of their revenue back into the local economy, enriching
the entire community. Therefore, the City Council has determined the City shall take action to
increase the participation of small business enterprise (“SBE”) certified firms in City projects.
This will spur economic growth in the City of Miami Gardens and positively impact the City’s
residents.
Sec. 2-797.3. – Applicability.
This policy applies to all City of Miami Gardens certified SBEs bidding on contracts valued at
$50,000 or below.
Sec. 2-797.4. - Exceptions.
The preference set forth in this article shall not apply to any of the following purchases or
contracts:
(a) Purchases or contracts with an estimated value of $50,001.00 or above;
(b) Purchases exempted by law, rule, policy or procedure from the requirements for
competitive solicitation/bid;
(c) Purchases or contracts which are funded, in whole or in part by a governmental entity
and the laws, regulations, or policies governing such funding which prohibit application
of this preference;
(d) Purchases made or contracts let under emergency procurement situations as such are
defined in the city's procurement policies and procedures or as determined by city
council;
(e) Purchases made through purchasing cooperatives or through the use of existing
contracts with other governmental jurisdictions, the state or federal agencies;
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(f) Any purchase exempted from the purchasing requirements in accordance with the city's
purchasing ordinance.
Sec. 2-797.5. - Objectives and definitions.
(a) Program objectives.
1. To ensure small Miami Gardens-based entities are provided sufficient
opportunities to meaningfully participate in the award of City-funded contracts;
and
2. To ensure entities meeting the eligibility criteria stated herein are permitted to
participate in the CMG-SBGP.
(b) Administrative Procedures. The Procurement Director, or his or her designee, shall
develop administrative procedures to fully implement the provisions of this
Ordinance. However, if there is any conflict between the provisions of this Ordinance
and those procedures, the provisions of this Ordinance shall control.
(c) Program definitions.
1. Affiliate means any entity that is a parent or subsidiary of, or as determined by
the Procurement Director is related to, an entity certified or seeking certification
under this section.
2. Bid means a response to any City procurement solicitation.
3. Bidder means an entity submitting a response to any City procurement
solicitation.
4. Broker means an entity seeking to provide goods or services to the City the entity
does not provide to other customers in the ordinary course of its business. Where
the procurement at issue primarily involves the purchase of goods, an entity that
does not, as determined by the Procurement Director, stock in its inventory the
general type of goods it seeks to provide to the City is a broker. The preceding
sentence shall not apply when the cost of an individual unit of goods addressed by
the procurement exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).
5. City of Miami Gardens Small Business Growth Program means all requirements of
this Ordinance, as well as any administrative policies or procedures adopted
pursuant to this Ordinance.
6. Commercially useful function means a SBE has direct contractual responsibility for
the execution of a distinct element of the work of a City contract; is required to
carry out its contractual responsibilities by actually providing, performing,
managing, and supervising the work involved in contract; and does not act as a
broker.
7. Continuous operating presence means an entity with a current business tax
receipt issued by the City of Miami Gardens; having a physical address number
and street name located within the geographical limits of the City of Miami
Gardens (not a P.O. Box); has continuously maintained such address for at least
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one (1) year prior to the time of application for certification; and, as determined
by the Procurement Director, employs sufficient employees in Miami Gardens, or
otherwise demonstrates it has sufficient staffing, to perform the work required
under a contract covered by this section. A SBE may not use a government-owned
facility as a business address for purposes of establishing a continuous operating
presence.
8. Personal net worth means the value of the assets of an individual after total
liabilities (not including contingent liabilities) are deducted. For purposes of SBE
certification, an individual's personal net worth shall not include either the
individual's ownership interest in any SBE applying for certification or certified by
the City, or the individual's equity in his or her primary place of residence.
9. Prime Contractor means an entity awarded a City contract.
10. Small Business Enterprise or SBE means an entity certified as an SBE by the City as
provided herein.
Sec. 2-797.6. - Certification.
(a) The Procurement Director shall determine whether an entity is eligible for SBE
certification.
(b) SBE Eligibility Requirements. In determining whether an entity meets the
requirements for SBE eligibility, the Procurement Director shall consider the gross
receipts and personal net worth of both the applicant and all affiliates. An entity is
eligible for certification as an SBE if it meets the following criteria:
1. The firm must be independent and owner operated
2. Eligibility is subject to the following gross revenue limitations:
a. The firm must not have in excess of $2 million in average annual gross
revenue calculated over the previous (3) calendar years.
b. For firms in Construction Services, the firm must not have in excess of $1
million in average annual gross revenue calculated over the previous three
(3) calendar years
c. For firms in Contractual Services, the firm must not have in excess of
$600,000 in average annual gross revenue calculated over the previous
three (3) calendar years
d. For Professional Consultants, the firm must not have in excess of $200,000
in average annual gross revenue calculated over the previous three (3)
calendar years
e. Firms offering to sell commodities to the City of Miami Gardens are not
subject to any gross revenue limitation with regard to a certification as a
commodities firm
3. No person with a legal or beneficial ownership interest, direct or indirect, with the
entity or any affiliate of the entity shall have a personal net worth exceeding three
hundred thousand dollars ($300,000); and
4. The entity shall have a continuous operating presence in the City of Miami
Gardens.
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(c) Discriminatory actions forbidden. No person or entity shall be denied SBE certification
on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status,
political affiliation, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
(d) Application for Certification.
1. An entity seeking certification as a SBE shall submit an application demonstrating
the entity meets the eligibility requirements of paragraph (b) above, as applicable.
In addition, the entity must identify which goods or services it provides or sells in
the ordinary course of its business to customers other than the City. An entity will
only be certified to provide goods or services to the City that the entity also
provides to other customers in the ordinary course of its business. Brokers are not
eligible for certification.
2. Applications for certification must be submitted in a form and manner determined
by the Program Director.
Sec. 2-797.8. – Bid preference for SBEs.
(a) City of Miami Gardens certified SBEs will be granted a bid preference of ten percent
on eligible contracts.
(b) If certified SBE also qualifies for the City of Miami Gardens local vendor preference, the
vendor must indicate which preference will be applied to the bid. SBEs will not be
allowed to apply for both preferences.
Sec. 2-797.9. - Participation requirements.
(a) SBEs may not participate in a City contract unless they are certified, at the time of bid
submission/opening, to perform the type of work required by the contract.
(b) SBEs may participate in a City contract only if they are performing a commercially-
useful function in the contract and are not acting as a broker.
(c) The administrative procedures adopted pursuant to this Program shall include
procedures by which the Procurement Director will monitor SBE participation on City
contracts.
Sec. 2-797.10. – Enforcement.
(a) All entities bidding on or participating in City contracts subject to this Program are
responsible for meeting the requirements of this Program and the requirements of
any administrative procedures adopted pursuant to this Program. If an entity fails to
comply with these requirements, the City may exercise any administrative remedies it
has under the City’s Procurement Code, administrative procedures adopted pursuant
to this Program, or any other right or remedy provided in the contract or under
applicable law, with all of such rights and remedies being cumulative.
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Sec. 2-797.11. - Administrative requirements.
(a) Establishment of SBE Directory. The Procurement Director shall maintain a directory
listing all certified SBEs. The listing shall include each entity's address, phone number,
and the type(s) of work the entity has been certified to perform as an SBE on a City
contract.
(b) Whenever adjustments to criteria for SBE eligibility are proposed, they shall be
promptly published by the Procurement Director.
Sec. 2-797.12. - Decertification and appeals.
(a) Decertification. If the Procurement Director determines a certified entity no longer
meets the SBE eligibility requirements of this Ordinance, or has otherwise violated
the provisions of this Ordinance, the Procurement Director shall send the entity a
notice of decertification and transmit a copy to the City Manager.
(b) Reapplication. An entity decertified pursuant to this section may not reapply for
certification until one (1) year after its decertification.
(c) Appeals. An entity wanting to appeal a decertification may do so in accordance with
the administrative policies and procedures adopted pursuant to this Ordinance.
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City of Miami Gardens
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Council Meeting Date:
June 24, 2015 Item Type:
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Resolution Ordinance Other
X
Fiscal Impact:
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Yes
No Ordinance Reading:
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1st Reading 2nd Reading
x Public Hearing:
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Funding Source:
FY 2016 Lisa Davis
“Special Events” in an
amount not to exceed
$5,000
Advertising Requirement:
(Enter X in box)
Yes No
x
Contract/P.O. Required:
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Yes No RFP/RFQ/Bid #:
X
Strategic Plan Related
(Enter X in box)
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Enhance Organizational
Bus. & Economic Dev
Public Safety
Quality of Education
Qual. of Life & City Image
Communication
Strategic Plan Obj./Strategy: (list the
specific objective/strategy this item will address)N/A X
Sponsor Name
Lisa C. Davis,
Council Member
Department:
City Manager
Office of the Mayor & Council
Short Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS NATIONAL
DIABETES PREVENTION MONTH IN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO
IMPLEMENT THE FOURTH ANNUAL DIABETES PREVENTION EVENT
TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2015; AUTHORIZING AN
ALLOCATION OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5000.00) FROM THE
SPECIAL EVENT FUND, UPON APPROVAL OF SAID FUND IN THE
2015-16 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summary:
Item K-1) Consent Agenda
Resolution
National Diabetes Prevention Month
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Vice Mayor Lisa C. Davis is hosting the Fourth Annual National Diabetes Prevention event, Sunday,
November 8, 2015, at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex. Last year more than 500 residents
were in attendance. Health care professionals as well as local chefs were on hand to provide helpful
information about healthy lifestyles and healthy eating for diabetes. This event is again open and free to
the public.
According to the American Diabetes Association there are nearly 26 million children and adults in
America living with diabetes. Furthermore, there is another 70 million at high risk for developing type 2
diabetes, the disease taking devastating physical, emotional and financial toll on our country, especially
here in Miami Gardens.
Recent numbers by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention paints a desperate situation of
where we are at, and where we are headed: every 17 seconds, someone is diagnosed with diabetes, this
includes children; diabetes kills more people each year than breast cancer and AIDS combined; recent
estimates project that as many as 1 in 3 American adults will have diabetes in 2050, unless we take steps
to Stop Diabetes.
Vice Mayor Davis continues her efforts and goal of education and brining added awareness to Miami
Gardens’ residents. As with last year’s event It is Vice Mayor Davis’ intent to totally fund this awareness
program through contributions and sponsorships. However, if funding campaign is not success, a
portion of the program will be funded through a budgeted amount not to exceed $5,000 in FY 2016 “Lisa
Davis – Special Events.”
Proposed Action:
Recommend Council approval of the resolution in support of Diabetes Awareness Month and the 4th
Annual Diabetes Event.
Attachment:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015____ 1
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 3
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER AS 4
NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION MONTH IN THE CITY; 5
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL 6
STEPS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE FOURTH ANNUAL 7
DIABETES PREVENTION EVENT TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8
8, 2015; AUTHORIZING AN ALLOCATION OF FIVE THOUSAND 9
DOLLARS ($5000.00) FROM THE SPECIAL EVENT FUND, UPON 10
APPROVAL OF SAID FUND IN THE 2015-16 FISCAL YEAR 11
BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF 12
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 13
WHEREAS, according to the American Diabetes Association there are nearly 26 14
million children and adults in America living with diabetes and there is another 70 million 15
at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes, and 16
WHEREAS, disease tales a devastating physical, emotional and financial toll on 17
our country, especially here in Miami Gardens, and 18
WHEREAS, diabetes kills more people each year than breast cancer and AIDS 19
combined with recent estimates projecting that as many as 1 in 3 American adults will 20
have diabetes by the year 2050, unless we take steps to stop Diabetes, and 21
WHEREAS, to commemorate National Diabetes Prevention Month, 22
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis will host a Diabetes Awareness and Prevention event at 23
the Betty T. Ferguson Recreation Complex on Sunday, November 8, 2015, and 24
WHEREAS, last year more than 500 residents were in attendance, health care 25
professionals and local chefs provided helpful information about healthy lifestyles and 26
healthy eating for diabetes, and 27
WHEREAS, this event is open and free to the public, and 28
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WHEREAS, the cost to the City associated with hosting the Fourth Annual 29
Diabetes Prevention Event is not expected to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5000.00) 30
as sponsors are expected to be secured, and 31
WHEREAS, it is being recommended that Five Thousand Dollars ($5000.00) be 32
taken Special Event Fund for this purpose, upon approval of said Fund in the 2015-16 33
Fiscal Year Budget, 34
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 35
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: 36
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas 37
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby 38
made a specific part of this Resolution. 39
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens 40
hereby recognizes November as National Diabetes Prevention Month in the City; 41
Further authorizes the City Manager to take any and all steps necessary to implement 42
the Fourth Annual Diabetes Prevention Event to be held on November 8, 2015 and 43
further authorizes an allocation of Five Thousand Dollars ($5000.00) from the Special 44
Event Fund, upon approval of said fund in the 2015-16 Fiscal Year Budget. 45
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately 46
upon its final passage. 47
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI 48
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON ____________, 2015. 49
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OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR 52
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ATTEST: 55
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RONETTA TAYLOR, MMC, CITY CLERK 59
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PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, ESQ., CITY ATTORNEY 62
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SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN LISA C. DAVIS 65
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Moved by: __________________ 67
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VOTE: _________ 69
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Mayor Oliver Gilbert , III ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 71
Vice Felicia Robinson ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 72
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 73
Councilman David Williams Jr ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 74
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 75
Councilman Rodney Harris ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 76
Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 77
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X
Fiscal Impact:
(Enter X in box)
Yes
No Ordinance Reading:
(Enter X in box)
1st Reading 2nd Reading
X Public Hearing:
(Enter X in box)
Yes No Yes No
X
Funding Source:
Advertising Requirement:
(Enter X in box)
Yes No
X
Contract/P.O. Required:
(Enter X in box)
Yes No RFP/RFQ/Bid #:
X
Strategic Plan Related
(Enter X in box)
Yes No Strategic Plan Priority Area:
Enhance Organizational
Bus. & Economic Dev
Public Safety
Quality of Education
Qual. of Life & City Image
Communcation
Strategic Plan Obj./Strategy: (list the
specific objective/strategy this item will address)
X
Sponsor Name
Lisa C. Davis,
Councilwoman
Department:Office of the Mayor & City Council
Short Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 2-A; PROVIDING
FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Staff Summary:
The Senate Bill 2-A is being proposed by the Florida Senate. The Bill creates the “Florida Health
Insurance Affordability Exchange Program” (FHIX) under ss.409.72-409.731,F.S., as a multi-phased,
consumer-driven approach to providing access to high-quality, affordable health care coverage to low-
income, uninsured Floridians. The proposed Bill will extend health care coverage to an estimated
Item K-2) Consent Agenda
Resolution
Support of Senate Bill 2-A
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800,000 uninsured, low-income Floridians in households earning less than 138 percent of the federal
poverty level (FPL) who are not currently eligible under the Medicaid program. The FHIX will be
implemented in two phases, from July 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Florida Health Choices, Inc.
(corporation), the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation (FHKC), the Department of Children and Families
(DCF), and the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) are given duties to implement the FHIX.
The Bill provides the AHCA with authority to seek federal approval to implement the FHIX program.
Proposed Action:
That the City Council approves the attached Resolution.
Attachment:
2-A House Bill
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015____ 1
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 3
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING SENATE BILL 2-A; 4
PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; 5
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; 6
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7
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WHEREAS, Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis stongly supports Senate Bill 2-A, which 9
is being proposed by the Florida Senate, and 10
WHEREAS, the Bill creates the “Florida Health Insurance Affordability Exchange 11
Program” (FHIX) under ss.409.72-409.731,F.S., as a multi-phased, consumer-driven 12
approach to providing access to high-quality, affordable health care coverage to low-13
income, uninsured Floridians, and 14
WHEREAS, the proposed Bill will extend health care coverage to an estimated 15
800,000 uninsured, low-income Floridians in households earning less than 138 percent 16
of the federal poverty level (FPL) who are not currently eligible under the Medicaid 17
program, and 18
WHEREAS, the FHIX will be implemented in two phases, from July 1, 2015 19
through September 30, 2016. Florida Health Choices, Inc. (corporation), the Florida 20
Healthy Kids Corporation (FHKC), the Department of Children and Families (DCF), and 21
the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) are given duties to implement the 22
FHIX and 23
WHEREAS, the Bill provides the AHCA with authority to seek federal approval to 24
implement the FHIX program. 25
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 26
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: 27
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Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas 28
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby 29
made a specific part of this Resolution. 30
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens 31
hereby supports Senate Bill 2-A. 32
Section 3: INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK: The City Clerk is hereby 33
instructed to send certified copies of this resolution to the Chairperson of the Florida 34
House of Representatives and to the President of the Florida Senate. 35
Section 4: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately 36
upon its final passage. 37
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI 38
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON ____________, 2015. 39
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OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR 42
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ATTEST: 46
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__________________________________ 49
RONETTA TAYLOR, MMC, CITY CLERK 50
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PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY 53
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SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN LISA C. DAVIS 56
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Moved by: __________________ 58
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VOTE: _________ 60
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Mayor Oliver Gilbert , III ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 62
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Vice Mayor Felicia Robinson ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 63
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 64
Councilman David Williams Jr ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 65
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 66
Councilman Rodney Harris ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 67
Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 68
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A bill to be entitled 1
An act relating to the health insurance affordability 2
exchange; providing a directive to the Division of Law 3
Revision and Information; creating s. 409.72, F.S.; 4
providing a short title; creating s. 409.721, F.S.; 5
creating the Florida Health Insurance Affordability 6
Exchange Program (FHIX) within the Agency for Health 7
Care Administration; providing program authority and 8
principles; creating s. 409.722, F.S.; defining terms; 9
creating s. 409.723, F.S.; providing eligibility and 10
enrollment criteria; providing patient rights and 11
responsibilities; defining the term “disabled”; 12
providing premium levels; creating s. 409.724, F.S.; 13
providing for premium credits and choice counseling; 14
establishing an education campaign; providing for 15
customer support and disenrollment; creating s. 16
409.725, F.S.; providing for available products and 17
services; creating s. 409.726, F.S.; requiring the 18
department to develop accountability measures and 19
performance standards governing the administration of 20
the program; creating s. 409.727, F.S.; providing for 21
a readiness review and a two-phase implementation 22
schedule; creating s. 409.728, F.S.; providing program 23
operation and management duties; creating s. 409.729, 24
F.S.; providing for the development of a long-term 25
reorganization plan and the formation of the FHIX 26
Workgroup; creating s. 409.73, F.S.; authorizing the 27
agency to seek federal approval; prohibiting the 28
agency from implementing the FHIX waiver under certain 29
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circumstances; creating s. 409.731, F.S.; providing 30
for program expiration; providing for the 31
establishment of a commission; providing purposes and 32
duties of the commission and for the appointment of 33
members; requiring a commission report to be submitted 34
to the Governor and the Legislature; repealing s. 35
408.70, F.S., relating to legislative findings 36
regarding access to affordable health care; amending 37
s. 408.910, F.S.; revising legislative intent; 38
redefining terms; revising the scope of the Florida 39
Health Choices Program and the pricing of services 40
under the program; providing requirements for 41
operation of the marketplace; providing additional 42
duties for the corporation to perform; requiring an 43
annual report to the Governor and the Legislature; 44
amending s. 409.904, F.S.; limiting eligible persons 45
in the Medically Needy program to those under the age 46
of 21 and pregnant women, and specifying an effective 47
date; providing an expiration date for the program; 48
amending s. 624.91, F.S.; revising eligibility 49
requirements for state-funded assistance; revising the 50
duties and powers of the Florida Healthy Kids 51
Corporation; revising provisions for the appointment 52
of members of the board of the Florida Healthy Kids 53
Corporation; requiring transition plans; repealing s. 54
624.915, F.S., relating to the operating fund of the 55
Florida Healthy Kids Corporation; providing a 56
directive to the Division of Law Revision and 57
Information; providing for construction of the act in 58
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pari materia with laws enacted during the 2015 Regular 59
Session of the Legislature; providing an effective 60
date. 61
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Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: 63
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Section 1. The Division of Law Revision and Information is 65
directed to rename part II of chapter 409, Florida Statutes, as 66
“Insurance Affordability Programs” and to incorporate ss. 67
409.72-409.731, Florida Statutes, under this part. 68
Section 2. Section 409.72, Florida Statutes, is created to 69
read: 70
409.72 Short title.—Sections 409.72-409.731 may be cited as 71
the “Florida Health Insurance Affordability Exchange Program” 72
(“FHIX”). 73
Section 3. Section 409.721, Florida Statutes, is created to 74
read: 75
409.721 Program authority.—The Florida Health Insurance 76
Affordability Exchange Program (FHIX) is created within the 77
Agency for Health Care Administration to assist Floridians in 78
purchasing health benefits coverage and gaining access to health 79
services. The products and services offered by FHIX are based on 80
the following principles: 81
(1) FAIR VALUE.—Financial assistance will be rationally 82
allocated regardless of differences in categorical eligibility. 83
(2) CONSUMER CHOICE.—Participants will be offered 84
meaningful choices in the way the participants can redeem the 85
value of the available assistance. 86
(3) SIMPLICITY.—Obtaining assistance will be consumer-87
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friendly, and customer support will be available when needed. 88
(4) PORTABILITY.—Participants can continue to access the 89
FHIX services and products despite changes in their 90
circumstances. 91
(5) EMPLOYMENT.—Assistance will be offered in a way that 92
incentivizes employment. 93
(6) CONSUMER EMPOWERMENT.—Assistance will be offered in a 94
manner that maximizes individual control over available 95
resources. 96
(7) RISK ADJUSTMENT.—The amount of assistance will reflect 97
participants’ medical risk. 98
Section 4. Section 409.722, Florida Statutes, is created to 99
read: 100
409.722 Definitions.—As used in ss. 409.72-409.731, the 101
term: 102
(1) “Agency” means the Agency for Health Care 103
Administration. 104
(2) “Applicant” means an individual who applies for 105
determination of eligibility for health benefits coverage under 106
this part. 107
(3) “Corporation” means Florida Health Choices, Inc., as 108
established under s. 408.910. 109
(4) “Enrollee” means a participant who has been determined 110
eligible for and is receiving health benefits coverage under 111
this part. 112
(5) “Federal exchange” or “exchange” means an insurance 113
platform regulated by the Federal Government which offers tiers 114
of health plans from the least comprehensive plan to the most 115
comprehensive plan. 116
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(6) “FHIX marketplace” or “marketplace” means the single, 117
centralized market established under s. 408.910 which 118
facilitates health benefits coverage. 119
(7) “Florida Health Insurance Affordability Exchange 120
Program” or “FHIX” means the program created under ss. 409.72-121
409.731. 122
(8) “Florida Healthy Kids Corporation” means the entity 123
created under s. 624.91. 124
(9) “Florida Kidcare program” or “Kidcare program” means 125
the health benefits coverage administered through ss. 409.810-126
409.821. 127
(10) “Health benefits coverage” means the payment of 128
benefits for covered health care services or the availability, 129
directly or through arrangements with other persons, of covered 130
health care services on a prepaid per capita basis or on a 131
prepaid aggregate fixed-sum basis. 132
(11) “Inactive status” means the enrollment status of a 133
participant previously enrolled in health benefits coverage 134
through FHIX who lost coverage for noncompliance pursuant to s. 135
409.723, but who maintains access to his or her balance in a 136
health savings account or health reimbursement account. 137
(12) “Medicaid” means the medical assistance program 138
authorized by Title XIX of the Social Security Act, and 139
regulations thereunder, and parts III and IV of this chapter, as 140
administered in this state by the agency. 141
(13) “Modified adjusted gross income” means the 142
individual’s or household’s annual adjusted gross income, as 143
defined in s. 36B(d)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 144
which is used to determine eligibility for FHIX. 145
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(14) “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” or 146
“Affordable Care Act” means Pub. L. No. 111-148, as amended by 147
the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Pub. 148
L. No. 111-152, and regulations adopted pursuant to those acts. 149
(15) “Premium credit” means the monthly amount paid by the 150
agency per enrollee in the Florida Health Insurance 151
Affordability Exchange Program toward health benefits coverage. 152
(16) “Qualified alien” means an alien as defined in 8 153
U.S.C. s. 1641(b) or (c). 154
(17) “Resident” means a United States citizen or qualified 155
alien who is domiciled in this state. 156
Section 5. Section 409.723, Florida Statutes, is created to 157
read: 158
409.723 Participation.— 159
(1) ELIGIBILITY.—To participate in FHIX, an individual must 160
be a resident and meet the following requirements, as 161
applicable: 162
(a) Qualify as a newly eligible enrollee, and be an 163
individual as described in s. 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) of the 164
Social Security Act or s. 2001 of the Affordable Care Act and as 165
may be further defined by federal regulation. 166
(b) Meet and maintain the responsibilities under subsection 167
(4). 168
(c) Qualify for participation in the Florida Healthy Kids 169
program under s. 624.91, subject to the implementation of Phase 170
Two under s. 409.727. 171
(2) ENROLLMENT.—To enroll in FHIX, an applicant must submit 172
an application to the department for an eligibility 173
determination. 174
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(a) Applications may be submitted online, or by mail, 175
facsimile, or any other method permitted by law or regulation. 176
(b) The department is responsible for any eligibility 177
correspondence and status updates to the participant and other 178
agencies. 179
(c) The department shall review a participant’s eligibility 180
at least every 12 months. 181
(d) An application or renewal is deemed complete when the 182
participant has met all the requirements under subsection (4), 183
as applicable. 184
(3) PARTICIPANT RIGHTS.—A participant has all of the 185
following rights: 186
(a) Access to the FHIX marketplace or federal exchange to 187
select the scope, amount, and type of health care coverage and 188
other services to be purchased. 189
(b) Continuity and portability of coverage to avoid 190
disruption of coverage and other health care services when the 191
participant’s economic circumstances change. 192
(c) Retention of applicable unspent credits in the 193
participant’s health savings or health reimbursement account 194
following a change in the participant’s eligibility status. 195
Credits are valid for a participant in an inactive status for up 196
to 5 years after the participant’s status first becomes 197
inactive. 198
(d) Ability to select more than one product or plan on the 199
FHIX marketplace or federal exchange. 200
(e) Choice of at least two health benefits products that 201
meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act. 202
(4) PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES.—A participant must: 203
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(a) Complete an initial application for health benefits 204
coverage and the annual renewal process. 205
(b) Provide evidence of participation in one or more of the 206
following activities at the levels required under paragraph (c): 207
1. Paid employment. 208
2. On-the-job training or job placement activities. 209
Evidence of participation in job placement activities must 210
include registration with CareerSource Florida and may include 211
other documentation such as, but not limited to, written 212
acknowledgment from a potential employer of receipt of an 213
employment application from the participant; confirmation from a 214
potential employer of a job interview with the participant; 215
documentation of job-seeking activities; and documentation of 216
assistance or training related to preparing a resume, completing 217
an employment application, or interviewing skills. 218
3. Educational pursuits. 219
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A participant who is a disabled adult or the caregiver of a 221
disabled child or adult may submit a request to the department 222
for an exception to the requirements in this paragraph. Such 223
participant shall annually submit to the department a request to 224
renew the exception. The term “disabled” means any person who 225
has one or more permanent physical or mental impairments that 226
substantially limit his or her ability to perform one or more 227
major life activities of daily living, as defined by the 228
Americans with Disabilities Act, without receiving more than 8 229
hours of assistance per day. 230
(c) Engage in the activities required under paragraph (b) 231
at the following minimum levels: 232
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1. For a parent of a child younger than 18 years of age, a 233
minimum of 20 hours weekly. 234
2. For a childless adult, a minimum of 30 hours weekly. 235
(d) Learn and remain informed about the choices available 236
in the FHIX marketplace or the federal exchange and the 237
allowable uses of credits in the individual accounts. 238
(e) Execute a contract with the department which 239
acknowledges that: 240
1. FHIX is not an entitlement and state and federal funding 241
may end at any time; 242
2. Failure to pay required premiums or cost sharing will 243
result in a transition to inactive status; and 244
3. Noncompliance with the participation requirements as 245
established under s. 409.723 will result in a transition to 246
inactive status. 247
(f) Select plans and other products in a timely manner. 248
(g) Comply with program rules and the prohibitions against 249
fraud, as described in s. 414.39. 250
(h) Timely make monthly premium and any other cost-sharing 251
payments. 252
(i) Meet minimum coverage requirements by selecting either 253
a high-deductible health plan combined with a health savings or 254
a reimbursement account or a combination of plans or products 255
with an actuarial value that meets or exceeds benefits available 256
under the federal exchange. 257
(5) COST SHARING.— 258
(a) Except for enrollees eligible under paragraph (1)(c), 259
enrollees are assessed monthly premiums based on their modified 260
adjusted gross income. The maximum monthly premium payments are 261
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set at the following income levels: 262
1. At or below 22 percent of the federal poverty level: $3. 263
2. Greater than 22 percent, but at or below 50 percent, of 264
the federal poverty level: $8. 265
3. Greater than 50 percent, but at or below 75 percent, of 266
the federal poverty level: $15. 267
4. Greater than 75 percent, but at or below 100 percent, of 268
the federal poverty level: $20. 269
5. Greater than 100 percent of the federal poverty level: 270
$25. 271
(b) Depending on the products and services selected by the 272
enrollee, the enrollee may also incur additional cost sharing, 273
such as copayments, deductibles, or other out-of-pocket costs. 274
(c) An enrollee may be subject to charges for an 275
inappropriate emergency room visit of up to $8 for the first 276
visit and up to $25 for any subsequent visit, based on the 277
enrollee’s benefit plan, to discourage inappropriate use of the 278
emergency room. 279
(d) Cumulative annual cost sharing per enrollee may not 280
exceed 5 percent of an enrollee’s annual modified adjusted gross 281
income. 282
(e) If, after a 30-day grace period, a full premium payment 283
has not been received, the enrollee shall be transitioned from 284
coverage to inactive status and may not reenroll for a minimum 285
of 6 months, unless a hardship exception has been granted. 286
Enrollees may seek a hardship exception under the Medicaid Fair 287
Hearing Process. 288
(f) Enrollees eligible under paragraph (1)(c) must pay 289
premiums according to the Title XXI state plan amendment and 290
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follow disenrollment criteria for noncompliance in accordance 291
with s. 624.91. 292
Section 6. Section 409.724, Florida Statutes, is created to 293
read: 294
409.724 Available assistance.— 295
(1) PREMIUM CREDITS.— 296
(a) Standard amount.—The agency shall develop a monthly 297
premium credit structure appropriate to a benefit plan that 298
meets the bronze metal standard of the Affordable Care Act. 299
(b) Supplemental funding.—Subject to federal approval, 300
additional resources may be made available to enrollees and 301
incorporated into FHIX. 302
(c) Savings accounts.—In addition to the benefits provided 303
under this section, the corporation must offer each enrollee 304
access to an individual account that qualifies as a health 305
reimbursement account or a health savings account. 306
1. Unexpended funds.—Eligible unexpended funds from the 307
monthly premium credit must be deposited into each enrollee’s 308
individual account in a timely manner. Funds deposited into 309
these individual accounts may be used to pay cost-sharing 310
obligations or to purchase other health-related items to the 311
extent permitted under federal and state law. 312
2. Healthy behaviors.—Enrollees may receive credits to 313
their individual accounts for healthy behaviors, adherence to 314
wellness programs, and other activities that demonstrate 315
compliance with prevention or disease management guidelines. 316
3. Enrollee contributions.—The enrollee may make deposits 317
to his or her account at any time to supplement the premium 318
credit, to purchase additional FHIX products, or to offset other 319
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cost-sharing obligations. 320
4. Third parties.—Third parties, including, but not limited 321
to, an employer or relative, may also make deposits on behalf of 322
the enrollee into the enrollee’s FHIX marketplace account. The 323
enrollee may not withdraw any funds as a refund, except those 324
funds the enrollee has deposited into his or her account. 325
(2) CHOICE COUNSELING.—The agency, in consultation with the 326
Florida Healthy Kids Corporation and the corporation, shall 327
develop a choice counseling program for FHIX. The choice 328
counseling program must ensure that participants have 329
information about the FHIX marketplace program, the federal 330
exchange, products, and services and that participants know 331
where and whom to call for questions or to make their plan 332
selections. The choice counseling program must provide 333
culturally sensitive materials and must take into consideration 334
the demographics of the projected population. 335
(3) EDUCATION CAMPAIGN.—The agency, the corporation, and 336
the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation must coordinate in advance 337
of Phase One an ongoing education campaign to inform 338
participants, at a minimum, of the following: 339
(a) How the FHIX marketplace operates and the timeline for 340
enrollment. 341
(b) Plans that are available and how to find information 342
about these plans. 343
(c) Information about other available insurance 344
affordability programs for the participant and his or her 345
family. 346
(d) Information about health benefits coverage, provider 347
networks, and cost sharing for available plans in each region. 348
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(e) Information on how to complete the required annual 349
renewal process, including renewal dates and deadlines. 350
(f) Information on how to update eligibility if the 351
participant’s data have changed since his or her last renewal or 352
application date. 353
(4) CUSTOMER SUPPORT.—The Florida Healthy Kids Corporation 354
shall provide customer support for FHIX, including, but not 355
limited to, general program information, financial information, 356
and enrollee payments. Customer support must also provide a 357
toll-free telephone number and maintain a website that is 358
available in multiple languages and that meets the needs of the 359
enrollee population. 360
(5) INACTIVE PARTICIPANTS.—The corporation must inform the 361
inactive participant about other insurance affordability 362
programs and electronically refer the participant to the federal 363
exchange or other insurance affordability programs, as 364
appropriate. 365
Section 7. Section 409.725, Florida Statutes, is created to 366
read: 367
409.725 Available products and services.—The FHIX 368
marketplace shall offer the following products and services: 369
(1) Products and services authorized pursuant to s. 370
408.910. 371
(2) Products authorized by the federal exchange. 372
(3) Products authorized by the Florida Healthy Kids 373
Corporation pursuant to s. 624.91. 374
(4) Premium credits for participation in employer-sponsored 375
plans. 376
Section 8. Section 409.726, Florida Statutes, is created to 377
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read: 378
409.726 Program accountability.— 379
(1) All managed care plans that participate in FHIX must 380
collect and maintain encounter level data in accordance with the 381
encounter data requirements under s. 409.967(2)(d) and are 382
subject to the accompanying penalties under s. 409.967(2)(h)2. 383
The agency is responsible for the collection and maintenance of 384
the encounter level data. 385
(2) The corporation, in consultation with the agency, shall 386
establish access and network standards for contracts on the FHIX 387
marketplace, shall ensure that contracted plans have sufficient 388
providers to meet enrollee needs, and shall develop quality of 389
coverage and provider standards specific to the adult 390
population. 391
(3) The department shall develop accountability measures 392
and performance standards to be applied to initial and renewal 393
FHIX applications that are submitted online, by mail, by 394
facsimile, or through referrals from a third party. The minimum 395
performance standards are: 396
(a) Application processing speed.—Ninety percent of all 397
applications, regardless of the method of submission, must be 398
processed within 45 days. 399
(b) Application processing speed from online sources.—400
Ninety-five percent of all applications received from online 401
sources must be processed within 45 days. 402
(c) Renewal application processing speed.—Ninety percent of 403
all renewals, regardless of the method of submission, must be 404
processed within 45 days. 405
(d) Renewal application processing speed from online 406
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sources.—Ninety-five percent of all applications received from 407
online sources must be processed within 45 days. 408
(4) The agency, the department, and the Florida Healthy 409
Kids Corporation must meet the following standards for their 410
respective roles in the program: 411
(a) Eighty-five percent of calls must be answered in 20 412
seconds or less. 413
(b) All contacts, including, but not limited to, telephone 414
calls, faxed documents and requests, and e-mails, must be 415
handled within 2 business days. 416
(c) Any self-service tools available to participants, such 417
as interactive voice response systems, must be operational 7 418
days a week, 24 hours a day, at least 98 percent of each month. 419
(5) The agency, the department, and the Florida Healthy 420
Kids Corporation shall conduct an annual satisfaction survey to 421
address all measures that require participant input specific to 422
the FHIX marketplace program. The parties may elect to 423
incorporate these elements into the annual report required under 424
subsection (7). 425
(6) The agency and the corporation shall post online 426
monthly enrollment reports for FHIX. 427
(7) Beginning in 2016, an annual report is due no later 428
than July 1 to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and 429
the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The annual report 430
must be coordinated by the agency and the corporation and must 431
include at least the following: 432
(a) Enrollment and application trends and issues. 433
(b) Utilization and cost data. 434
(c) Customer satisfaction. 435
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(d) Funding sources in health savings accounts or health 436
reimbursement accounts. 437
(e) Enrollee use of funds in health savings accounts or 438
health reimbursement accounts. 439
(f) Types of products and plans purchased. 440
(g) Movement of enrollees across different insurance 441
affordability programs. 442
(h) Recommendations for program improvement. 443
Section 9. Section 409.727, Florida Statutes, is created to 444
read: 445
409.727 Readiness review and implementation schedule.—The 446
agency, the corporation, the department, and the Florida Healthy 447
Kids Corporation shall begin implementation of FHIX on the 448
effective date of this act, with enrollment for Phase One 449
beginning by January 1, 2016. 450
(1) READINESS REVIEW.—Before implementation of any phase 451
under this part or in any region, the agency shall conduct a 452
readiness review in consultation with the FHIX Workgroup 453
established pursuant to s. 409.729. The agency shall determine, 454
at a minimum, the following readiness milestones: 455
(a) Functional readiness of the service delivery platform. 456
(b) Plan availability and presence of plan choice. 457
(c) Provider network capacity and adequacy of the available 458
plans. 459
(d) Availability of customer support. 460
(e) Other factors critical to the success of FHIX. 461
(2) PHASE ONE.—The agency, the corporation, and the Florida 462
Healthy Kids Corporation shall coordinate implementation 463
activities to ensure that enrollment begins by January 1, 2016, 464
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and is available in all regions by July 1, 2016. 465
(a) Beginning no later than January 1, 2016, and contingent 466
upon federal approval, participants may enroll in health 467
benefits coverage under the FHIX marketplace or the federal 468
exchange, if eligible. 469
(b) To be eligible for enrollment during this phase, a 470
participant must meet the requirements under s. 409.723(1)(a) 471
and (b). 472
(c) An enrollee may select any benefit, service, or product 473
available in the region. 474
(d) The corporation shall notify an enrollee of his or her 475
premium credit amount and how to access the FHIX marketplace 476
selection process or the federal exchange. 477
(e) An enrollee must have a choice of at least two managed 478
care plans in each region which meet or exceed the Affordable 479
Care Act’s requirements and which qualify for a premium credit 480
on the FHIX marketplace or federal exchange. 481
(f) Choice counseling and customer service must be provided 482
in accordance with s. 409.724(2) and (4). 483
(3) PHASE TWO.— 484
(a) No later than July 1, 2016, the corporation and the 485
Florida Healthy Kids Corporation shall begin the transition of 486
enrollees under s. 624.91 to the FHIX marketplace. 487
(b) Eligibility during this phase is based on meeting the 488
requirements of s. 409.723(1)(c) and (4). 489
(c) An enrollee may select any available benefit, service, 490
or product available under s. 409.725. 491
(d) A Florida Healthy Kids enrollee who selects a FHIX 492
marketplace plan or federal exchange plan shall be provided a 493
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premium credit equivalent to the average capitation rate paid in 494
his or her county of residence under Florida Healthy Kids as of 495
June 30, 2016. The enrollee is responsible for any difference in 496
costs and may use any unexpended funds deposited in his or her 497
savings account under s. 409.724(1)(c) for supplemental benefits 498
on the FHIX marketplace or federal exchange. 499
(e) The corporation shall notify an enrollee of his or her 500
premium credit amount and how to access the FHIX marketplace 501
selection process or federal exchange. 502
(f) Choice counseling and customer service must be provided 503
in accordance with s. 409.724(2) and (4). 504
(g) Enrollees under s. 624.91 must transition to the FHIX 505
marketplace and coverage under s. 409.725 by September 30, 2016. 506
(h) A provision that is applicable to an individual under 507
s. 624.91 is available and applicable to an enrollee who is 508
eligible under s. 409.723(1)(c). 509
Section 10. Section 409.728, Florida Statutes, is created 510
to read: 511
409.728 Program operation and management.—In order to 512
implement ss. 409.72-409.731: 513
(1) The agency shall do all of the following: 514
(a) Contract with the corporation for the development, 515
implementation, and administration of the Florida Health 516
Insurance Affordability Exchange Program and for the release of 517
any federal, state, or other funds appropriated to the 518
corporation. 519
(b) Provide administrative support to the FHIX Workgroup 520
established pursuant to s. 409.729. 521
(c) Consult with stakeholders that serve low-income 522
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individuals and families during implementation, using a public 523
input process. 524
(d) Timely transmit enrollee information to the 525
corporation. 526
(e) Annually determine the appropriate premium credit based 527
on the difference in the price of a benchmark product on the 528
FHIX marketplace and the enrollee premium contribution as 529
outlined in s. 409.723(5)(a). For purposes of this paragraph, 530
the benchmark product on the FHIX marketplace is the bronze-531
level plan under the Affordable Care Act. For plans on the FHIX 532
marketplace, the agency shall annually establish a retroactive 533
methodology to adjust premium revenue to the relative clinical 534
risk profile of each plan’s enrollees. 535
(f) Transfer funds allocated for premium credits by General 536
Appropriations Act to the corporation. 537
(g) Adopt rules in coordination with the corporation and 538
the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation in order to implement FHIX, 539
including modifying existing rules implementing the Children’s 540
Health Insurance Program and adapting adult focused provisions 541
for children to accommodate the seamless transition of Healthy 542
Kids enrollees to FHIX. 543
(2) The department shall, in coordination with the 544
corporation, the agency, and the Florida Healthy Kids 545
Corporation, determine eligibility of applications and 546
application renewals for FHIX in accordance with s. 409.902 and 547
shall transmit eligibility determination information on a timely 548
basis to the agency and corporation. 549
(3) The Florida Healthy Kids Corporation shall do all of 550
the following: 551
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(a) Retain its duties and responsibilities under s. 624.91 552
during Phase One of the program. 553
(b) In coordination with the agency and the corporation, 554
provide customer service for the FHIX marketplace. 555
(c) Transfer funds and provide financial support to the 556
FHIX marketplace, including the collection of monthly cost-557
sharing payments. 558
(d) Conduct financial reporting related to such activities, 559
in coordination with the corporation and the agency. 560
(e) Coordinate program activities with the agency, the 561
department, and the corporation. 562
(4) Florida Health Choices, Inc., shall do all of the 563
following: 564
(a) Develop and maintain the FHIX marketplace. 565
(b) Implement and administer Phase One and Phase Two of the 566
FHIX marketplace and the ongoing operations of the program. 567
(c) Offer health benefits coverage packages on the FHIX 568
marketplace, including plans compliant with the Affordable Care 569
Act. 570
(d) Offer FHIX enrollees a choice of at least two plans per 571
county at each benefit level which meet the requirements under 572
the Affordable Care Act. 573
(e) Offer the opportunity to participate in the federal 574
exchange. 575
(f) Offer enhanced or customized benefits to FHIX 576
marketplace enrollees. 577
(g) Provide sufficient staff and resources to meet the 578
program needs of enrollees. 579
(h) Provide an opportunity for plans contracted with or 580
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previously contracted with the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation 581
under s. 624.91 to participate with FHIX if those plans meet the 582
requirements of the program. 583
(i) Encourage insurance agents licensed under chapter 626 584
to identify and assist enrollees. This act does not prohibit 585
these agents from receiving usual and customary commissions from 586
insurers and health maintenance organizations that offer plans 587
in the FHIX marketplace. 588
Section 11. Section 409.729, Florida Statutes, is created 589
to read: 590
409.729 Long-term reorganization.—The FHIX Workgroup is 591
created to facilitate the implementation of FHIX and to plan for 592
the reorganization of the state’s insurance affordability 593
programs. The FHIX Workgroup consists of two representatives 594
each from the agency, the department, the Florida Healthy Kids 595
Corporation, and the corporation. An additional representative 596
of the agency serves as chair. The FHIX Workgroup must hold its 597
organizational meeting no later than 30 days after the effective 598
date of this act and must meet at least bimonthly. The role of 599
the FHIX Workgroup is to make recommendations to the agency. The 600
responsibilities of the workgroup include, but are not limited 601
to: 602
(1) Developing and presenting a final implementation plan 603
that meets the requirements of this part in a report submitted 604
to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of 605
the House of Representatives no later than November 1, 2015. 606
(2) Reviewing network and access standards for plans and 607
products. 608
(3) Assessing readiness and recommending actions needed to 609
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reorganize the state’s insurance affordability programs for each 610
phase or region. If a phase or region receives a nonreadiness 611
recommendation, the agency shall notify the Legislature of that 612
recommendation, the reasons for such a recommendation, and 613
proposed plans for achieving readiness. 614
(4) Recommending any proposed change to the Title XIX-615
funded or Title XXI-funded programs based on the continued 616
availability and reauthorization of the Title XXI program and 617
its federal funding. 618
(5) Identifying duplication of services by the corporation, 619
the agency, and the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation currently 620
and under FHIX’s proposed Phase Two program. 621
(6) Evaluating any fiscal impacts based on the proposed 622
transition plan under Phase Two. 623
(7) Compiling a schedule of impacted contracts, leases, and 624
other assets. 625
(8) Determining staff requirements for Phase Two. 626
Section 12. Section 409.73, Florida Statutes, is created to 627
read: 628
409.73 Legislative review.—The agency may seek federal 629
approval to implement FHIX as provided in ss. 409.72-409.731. 630
The agency is prohibited from implementing the FHIX waiver 631
without specific legislative approval unless the terms and 632
conditions of the approved waiver are substantially consistent 633
with the statutory requirements for this program. 634
Section 13. Section 409.731, Florida Statutes, is created 635
to read: 636
409.731 Program expiration.— 637
(1) The Florida Health Insurance Affordability Exchange 638
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Program expires at the end of the state fiscal year in which any 639
of these conditions occurs: 640
(a) The federal match contribution for the newly eligible 641
under the Affordable Care Act falls below 90 percent. 642
(b) The federal match contribution falls below the 643
increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for medical 644
assistance for newly eligible mandatory individuals as specified 645
in the Affordable Care Act. 646
(c) The federal match for the FHIX program and the Medicaid 647
program are blended under federal law or regulation in such a 648
manner that causes the overall federal contribution to diminish 649
when compared to separate, nonblended federal contributions. 650
(2) Provided the conditions specified in subsection (1) 651
have not previously occurred, the Florida Health Insurance 652
Affordability Exchange Program shall expire on July 1, 2018, 653
unless reviewed and reenacted by the Legislature. 654
(3) The Health Outcomes Review Commission is established to 655
assess the following indicators: 656
(a) Patient outcomes.—Selected measures from the National 657
Healthcare Quality Report or similarly credible sources will be 658
applied to FHIX enrollees and compared to outcomes for Managed 659
Medical Assistance enrollees and uninsured patients. 660
(b) Fiscal impact.—Actual annual state general revenue 661
expenditures for the FHIX program will be compared to predicted 662
expenditures. 663
(c) Access to care.—Potentially preventable hospitalization 664
rates for acute and chronic conditions and potentially 665
preventable emergency department visits among FHIX enrollees 666
will be compared to Managed Medical Assistance enrollees and 667
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uninsured patients. 668
(4) The Health Outcomes Review Commission shall consist of 669
nine members appointed by the Governor, the President of the 670
Senate, and the Speaker of the House. The Governor and each 671
presiding officer shall appoint one healthcare professional, one 672
private business representative, and one elected official. 673
(5) The commission shall be appointed no later than January 674
1, 2017, and shall meet regularly to select specific indicators, 675
review preliminary data, and develop a framework for a final 676
report. Staff support shall be provided to the commission by the 677
Agency for Health Care Administration. 678
(6) The commission’s final report shall be submitted to the 679
Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the 680
House by January 1, 2018. 681
Section 14. Section 408.70, Florida Statutes, is repealed. 682
Section 15. Section 408.910, Florida Statutes, is amended 683
to read: 684
408.910 Florida Health Choices Program.— 685
(1) LEGISLATIVE INTENT.—The Legislature finds that a 686
significant number of the residents of this state do not have 687
adequate access to affordable, quality health care. The 688
Legislature further finds that increasing access to affordable, 689
quality health care can be best accomplished by establishing a 690
competitive market for purchasing health insurance and health 691
services. It is therefore the intent of the Legislature to 692
create and expand the Florida Health Choices Program to: 693
(a) Expand opportunities for Floridians to purchase 694
affordable health insurance and health services. 695
(b) Preserve the benefits of employment-sponsored insurance 696
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while easing the administrative burden for employers who offer 697
these benefits. 698
(c) Enable individual choice in both the manner and amount 699
of health care purchased. 700
(d) Provide for the purchase of individual, portable health 701
care coverage. 702
(e) Disseminate information to consumers on the price and 703
quality of health services. 704
(f) Sponsor a competitive market that stimulates product 705
innovation, quality improvement, and efficiency in the 706
production and delivery of health services. 707
(2) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term: 708
(a) “Corporation” means the Florida Health Choices, Inc., 709
established under this section. 710
(b) “Corporation’s marketplace” means the single, 711
centralized market established by the program that facilitates 712
the purchase of products made available in the marketplace. 713
(c) “Florida Health Insurance Affordability Exchange 714
Program” or “FHIX” is the program created under ss. 409.72-715
409.731 for low-income, uninsured residents of this state. 716
(d)(c) “Health insurance agent” means an agent licensed 717
under part IV of chapter 626. 718
(e)(d) “Insurer” means an entity licensed under chapter 624 719
which offers an individual health insurance policy or a group 720
health insurance policy, a preferred provider organization as 721
defined in s. 627.6471, an exclusive provider organization as 722
defined in s. 627.6472, or a health maintenance organization 723
licensed under part I of chapter 641, or a prepaid limited 724
health service organization or discount medical plan 725
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organization licensed under chapter 636. 726
(f) “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” or 727
“Affordable Care Act” means Pub. L. No. 111-148, as further 728
amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 729
2010, Pub. L. No. 111-152, and regulations adopted pursuant to 730
those acts. 731
(g)(e) “Program” means the Florida Health Choices Program 732
established by this section. 733
(3) PROGRAM PURPOSE AND COMPONENTS.—The Florida Health 734
Choices Program is created as a single, centralized market for 735
the sale and purchase of various products that enable 736
individuals to pay for health care. These products include, but 737
are not limited to, health insurance plans, health maintenance 738
organization plans, prepaid services, service contracts, and 739
flexible spending accounts. The components of the program 740
include: 741
(a) Enrollment of employers. 742
(b) Administrative services for participating employers, 743
including: 744
1. Assistance in seeking federal approval of cafeteria 745
plans. 746
2. Collection of premiums and other payments. 747
3. Management of individual benefit accounts. 748
4. Distribution of premiums to insurers and payments to 749
other eligible vendors. 750
5. Assistance for participants in complying with reporting 751
requirements. 752
(c) Services to individual participants, including: 753
1. Information about available products and participating 754
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vendors. 755
2. Assistance with assessing the benefits and limits of 756
each product, including information necessary to distinguish 757
between policies offering creditable coverage and other products 758
available through the program. 759
3. Account information to assist individual participants 760
with managing available resources. 761
4. Services that promote healthy behaviors. 762
5. Health benefits coverage information about health 763
insurance plans compliant with the Affordable Care Act. 764
6. Consumer assistance with web-based information services 765
for the Florida Health Insurance Affordability Exchange Program, 766
or (”FHIX”). 767
(d) Recruitment of vendors, including insurers, health 768
maintenance organizations, prepaid clinic service providers, 769
provider service networks, and other providers. 770
(e) Certification of vendors to ensure capability, 771
reliability, and validity of offerings. 772
(f) Collection of data, monitoring, assessment, and 773
reporting of vendor performance. 774
(g) Information services for individuals and employers. 775
(h) Program evaluation. 776
(4) ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION.—Participation in the 777
program is voluntary and shall be available to employers, 778
individuals, vendors, and health insurance agents as specified 779
in this subsection. 780
(a) Employers eligible to enroll in the program include 781
those employers that meet criteria established by the 782
corporation and elect to make their employees eligible through 783
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the program. 784
(b) Individuals eligible to participate in the program 785
include: 786
1. Individual employees of enrolled employers. 787
2. Other individuals that meet criteria established by the 788
corporation. 789
(c) Employers who choose to participate in the program may 790
enroll by complying with the procedures established by the 791
corporation. The procedures must include, but are not limited 792
to: 793
1. Submission of required information. 794
2. Compliance with federal tax requirements for the 795
establishment of a cafeteria plan, pursuant to s. 125 of the 796
Internal Revenue Code, including designation of the employer’s 797
plan as a premium payment plan, a salary reduction plan that has 798
flexible spending arrangements, or a salary reduction plan that 799
has a premium payment and flexible spending arrangements. 800
3. Determination of the employer’s contribution, if any, 801
per employee, provided that such contribution is equal for each 802
eligible employee. 803
4. Establishment of payroll deduction procedures, subject 804
to the agreement of each individual employee who voluntarily 805
participates in the program. 806
5. Designation of the corporation as the third-party 807
administrator for the employer’s health benefit plan. 808
6. Identification of eligible employees. 809
7. Arrangement for periodic payments. 810
8. Employer notification to employees of the intent to 811
transfer from an existing employee health plan to the program at 812
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least 90 days before the transition. 813
(d) All eligible vendors who choose to participate and the 814
products and services that the vendors are permitted to sell are 815
as follows: 816
1. Insurers licensed under chapter 624 may sell health 817
insurance policies, limited benefit policies, other risk-bearing 818
coverage, and other products or services. 819
2. Health maintenance organizations licensed under part I 820
of chapter 641 may sell health maintenance contracts, limited 821
benefit policies, other risk-bearing products, and other 822
products or services. 823
3. Prepaid limited health service organizations may sell 824
products and services as authorized under part I of chapter 636, 825
and discount medical plan organizations may sell products and 826
services as authorized under part II of chapter 636. 827
4. Prepaid health clinic service providers licensed under 828
part II of chapter 641 may sell prepaid service contracts and 829
other arrangements for a specified amount and type of health 830
services or treatments. 831
5. Health care providers, including hospitals and other 832
licensed health facilities, health care clinics, licensed health 833
professionals, pharmacies, and other licensed health care 834
providers, may sell service contracts and arrangements for a 835
specified amount and type of health services or treatments. 836
6. Provider organizations, including service networks, 837
group practices, professional associations, and other 838
incorporated organizations of providers, may sell service 839
contracts and arrangements for a specified amount and type of 840
health services or treatments. 841
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7. Corporate entities providing specific health services in 842
accordance with applicable state law may sell service contracts 843
and arrangements for a specified amount and type of health 844
services or treatments. 845
846
A vendor described in subparagraphs 3.-7. may not sell products 847
that provide risk-bearing coverage unless that vendor is 848
authorized under a certificate of authority issued by the Office 849
of Insurance Regulation and is authorized to provide coverage in 850
the relevant geographic area. Otherwise eligible vendors may be 851
excluded from participating in the program for deceptive or 852
predatory practices, financial insolvency, or failure to comply 853
with the terms of the participation agreement or other standards 854
set by the corporation. 855
(e) Eligible individuals may participate in the program 856
voluntarily. Individuals who join the program may participate by 857
complying with the procedures established by the corporation. 858
These procedures must include, but are not limited to: 859
1. Submission of required information. 860
2. Authorization for payroll deduction, if applicable. 861
3. Compliance with federal tax requirements. 862
4. Arrangements for payment. 863
5. Selection of products and services. 864
(f) Vendors who choose to participate in the program may 865
enroll by complying with the procedures established by the 866
corporation. These procedures may include, but are not limited 867
to: 868
1. Submission of required information, including a complete 869
description of the coverage, services, provider network, payment 870
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restrictions, and other requirements of each product offered 871
through the program. 872
2. Execution of an agreement to comply with requirements 873
established by the corporation. 874
3. Execution of an agreement that prohibits refusal to sell 875
any offered product or service to a participant who elects to 876
buy it. 877
4. Establishment of product prices based on applicable 878
criteria. 879
5. Arrangements for receiving payment for enrolled 880
participants. 881
6. Participation in ongoing reporting processes established 882
by the corporation. 883
7. Compliance with grievance procedures established by the 884
corporation. 885
(g) Health insurance agents licensed under part IV of 886
chapter 626 are eligible to voluntarily participate as buyers’ 887
representatives. A buyer’s representative acts on behalf of an 888
individual purchasing health insurance and health services 889
through the program by providing information about products and 890
services available through the program and assisting the 891
individual with both the decision and the procedure of selecting 892
specific products. Serving as a buyer’s representative does not 893
constitute a conflict of interest with continuing 894
responsibilities as a health insurance agent if the relationship 895
between each agent and any participating vendor is disclosed 896
before advising an individual participant about the products and 897
services available through the program. In order to participate, 898
a health insurance agent shall comply with the procedures 899
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established by the corporation, including: 900
1. Completion of training requirements. 901
2. Execution of a participation agreement specifying the 902
terms and conditions of participation. 903
3. Disclosure of any appointments to solicit insurance or 904
procure applications for vendors participating in the program. 905
4. Arrangements to receive payment from the corporation for 906
services as a buyer’s representative. 907
(5) PRODUCTS.— 908
(a) The products that may be made available for purchase 909
through the program include, but are not limited to: 910
1. Health insurance policies. 911
2. Health maintenance contracts. 912
3. Limited benefit plans. 913
4. Prepaid clinic services. 914
5. Service contracts. 915
6. Arrangements for purchase of specific amounts and types 916
of health services and treatments. 917
7. Flexible spending accounts. 918
(b) Health insurance policies, health maintenance 919
contracts, limited benefit plans, prepaid service contracts, and 920
other contracts for services must ensure the availability of 921
covered services. 922
(c) Products may be offered for multiyear periods provided 923
the price of the product is specified for the entire period or 924
for each separately priced segment of the policy or contract. 925
(d) The corporation shall provide a disclosure form for 926
consumers to acknowledge their understanding of the nature of, 927
and any limitations to, the benefits provided by the products 928
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and services being purchased by the consumer. 929
(e) The corporation must determine that making the plan 930
available through the program is in the interest of eligible 931
individuals and eligible employers in the state. 932
(6) PRICING.—Prices for the products and services sold 933
through the program must be transparent to participants and 934
established by the vendors. The corporation may shall annually 935
assess a surcharge for each premium or price set by a 936
participating vendor. Any The surcharge may not be more than 2.5 937
percent of the price and shall be used to generate funding for 938
administrative services provided by the corporation and payments 939
to buyers’ representatives; however, a surcharge may not be 940
assessed for products and services sold in the FHIX marketplace. 941
(7) THE MARKETPLACE PROCESS.—The program shall provide a 942
single, centralized market for purchase of health insurance, 943
health maintenance contracts, and other health products and 944
services. Purchases may be made by participating individuals 945
over the Internet or through the services of a participating 946
health insurance agent. Information about each product and 947
service available through the program shall be made available 948
through printed material and an interactive Internet website. 949
(a) Marketplace purchasing.—A participant needing personal 950
assistance to select products and services shall be referred to 951
a participating agent in his or her area. 952
1.(a) Participation in the program may begin at any time 953
during a year after the employer completes enrollment and meets 954
the requirements specified by the corporation pursuant to 955
paragraph (4)(c). 956
2.(b) Initial selection of products and services must be 957
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made by an individual participant within the applicable open 958
enrollment period. 959
3.(c) Initial enrollment periods for each product selected 960
by an individual participant must last at least 12 months, 961
unless the individual participant specifically agrees to a 962
different enrollment period. 963
4.(d) If an individual has selected one or more products 964
and enrolled in those products for at least 12 months or any 965
other period specifically agreed to by the individual 966
participant, changes in selected products and services may only 967
be made during the annual enrollment period established by the 968
corporation. 969
5.(e) The limits established in subparagraphs 2., 3., and 970
4. paragraphs (b)-(d) apply to any risk-bearing product that 971
promises future payment or coverage for a variable amount of 972
benefits or services. The limits do not apply to initiation of 973
flexible spending plans if those plans are not associated with 974
specific high-deductible insurance policies or the use of 975
spending accounts for any products offering individual 976
participants specific amounts and types of health services and 977
treatments at a contracted price. 978
(b) FHIX marketplace purchasing.— 979
1. Participation in the FHIX marketplace may begin at any 980
time during the year. 981
2. Initial enrollment periods for certain products selected 982
by an individual enrollee which are noncompliant with the 983
Affordable Care Act may be required to last at least 12 months, 984
unless the individual participant specifically agrees to a 985
different enrollment period. 986
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(8) CONSUMER INFORMATION.—The corporation shall: 987
(a) Establish a secure website to facilitate the purchase 988
of products and services by participating individuals. The 989
website must provide information about each product or service 990
available through the program. 991
(b) Inform individuals about other public health care 992
programs. 993
(9) RISK POOLING.—The program may use methods for pooling 994
the risk of individual participants and preventing selection 995
bias. These methods may include, but are not limited to, a 996
postenrollment risk adjustment of the premium payments to the 997
vendors. The corporation may establish a methodology for 998
assessing the risk of enrolled individual participants based on 999
data reported annually by the vendors about their enrollees. 1000
Distribution of payments to the vendors may be adjusted based on 1001
the assessed relative risk profile of the enrollees in each 1002
risk-bearing product for the most recent period for which data 1003
is available. 1004
(10) EXEMPTIONS.— 1005
(a) Products, other than the products set forth in 1006
subparagraphs (4)(d)1.-4., sold as part of the program are not 1007
subject to the licensing requirements of the Florida Insurance 1008
Code, as defined in s. 624.01 or the mandated offerings or 1009
coverages established in part VI of chapter 627 and chapter 641. 1010
(b) The corporation may act as an administrator as defined 1011
in s. 626.88 but is not required to be certified pursuant to 1012
part VII of chapter 626. However, a third-party third party 1013
administrator used by the corporation must be certified under 1014
part VII of chapter 626. 1015
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(c) Any standard forms, website design, or marketing 1016
communication developed by the corporation and used by the 1017
corporation, or any vendor that meets the requirements of 1018
paragraph (4)(f) is not subject to the Florida Insurance Code, 1019
as established in s. 624.01. 1020
(11) CORPORATION.—There is created the Florida Health 1021
Choices, Inc., which shall be registered, incorporated, 1022
organized, and operated in compliance with part III of chapter 1023
112 and chapters 119, 286, and 617. The purpose of the 1024
corporation is to administer the program created in this section 1025
and to conduct such other business as may further the 1026
administration of the program. 1027
(a) The corporation shall be governed by a 15-member board 1028
of directors consisting of: 1029
1. Three ex officio, nonvoting members to include: 1030
a. The Secretary of Health Care Administration or a 1031
designee with expertise in health care services. 1032
b. The Secretary of Management Services or a designee with 1033
expertise in state employee benefits. 1034
c. The commissioner of the Office of Insurance Regulation 1035
or a designee with expertise in insurance regulation. 1036
2. Four members appointed by and serving at the pleasure of 1037
the Governor. 1038
3. Four members appointed by and serving at the pleasure of 1039
the President of the Senate. 1040
4. Four members appointed by and serving at the pleasure of 1041
the Speaker of the House of Representatives. 1042
5. Board members may not include insurers, health insurance 1043
agents or brokers, health care providers, health maintenance 1044
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organizations, prepaid service providers, or any other entity, 1045
affiliate, or subsidiary of eligible vendors. 1046
(b) Members shall be appointed for terms of up to 3 years. 1047
Any member is eligible for reappointment. A vacancy on the board 1048
shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in the 1049
same manner as the original appointment. 1050
(c) The board shall select a chief executive officer for 1051
the corporation who shall be responsible for the selection of 1052
such other staff as may be authorized by the corporation’s 1053
operating budget as adopted by the board. 1054
(d) Board members are entitled to receive, from funds of 1055
the corporation, reimbursement for per diem and travel expenses 1056
as provided by s. 112.061. No other compensation is authorized. 1057
(e) There is no liability on the part of, and no cause of 1058
action shall arise against, any member of the board or its 1059
employees or agents for any action taken by them in the 1060
performance of their powers and duties under this section. 1061
(f) The board shall develop and adopt bylaws and other 1062
corporate procedures as necessary for the operation of the 1063
corporation and carrying out the purposes of this section. The 1064
bylaws shall: 1065
1. Specify procedures for selection of officers and 1066
qualifications for reappointment, provided that no board member 1067
shall serve more than 9 consecutive years. 1068
2. Require an annual membership meeting that provides an 1069
opportunity for input and interaction with individual 1070
participants in the program. 1071
3. Specify policies and procedures regarding conflicts of 1072
interest, including the provisions of part III of chapter 112, 1073
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which prohibit a member from participating in any decision that 1074
would inure to the benefit of the member or the organization 1075
that employs the member. The policies and procedures shall also 1076
require public disclosure of the interest that prevents the 1077
member from participating in a decision on a particular matter. 1078
(g) The corporation may exercise all powers granted to it 1079
under chapter 617 necessary to carry out the purposes of this 1080
section, including, but not limited to, the power to receive and 1081
accept grants, loans, or advances of funds from any public or 1082
private agency and to receive and accept from any source 1083
contributions of money, property, labor, or any other thing of 1084
value to be held, used, and applied for the purposes of this 1085
section. 1086
(h) The corporation may establish technical advisory panels 1087
consisting of interested parties, including consumers, health 1088
care providers, individuals with expertise in insurance 1089
regulation, and insurers. 1090
(i) The corporation shall: 1091
1. Determine eligibility of employers, vendors, 1092
individuals, and agents in accordance with subsection (4). 1093
2. Establish procedures necessary for the operation of the 1094
program, including, but not limited to, procedures for 1095
application, enrollment, risk assessment, risk adjustment, plan 1096
administration, performance monitoring, and consumer education. 1097
3. Arrange for collection of contributions from 1098
participating employers, third parties, governmental entities, 1099
and individuals. 1100
4. Arrange for payment of premiums and other appropriate 1101
disbursements based on the selections of products and services 1102
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by the individual participants. 1103
5. Establish criteria for disenrollment of participating 1104
individuals based on failure to pay the individual’s share of 1105
any contribution required to maintain enrollment in selected 1106
products. 1107
6. Establish criteria for exclusion of vendors pursuant to 1108
paragraph (4)(d). 1109
7. Develop and implement a plan for promoting public 1110
awareness of and participation in the program. 1111
8. Secure staff and consultant services necessary to the 1112
operation of the program. 1113
9. Establish policies and procedures regarding 1114
participation in the program for individuals, vendors, health 1115
insurance agents, and employers. 1116
10. Provide for the operation of a toll-free hotline to 1117
respond to requests for assistance. 1118
11. Provide for initial, open, and special enrollment 1119
periods. 1120
12. Evaluate options for employer participation which may 1121
conform to with common insurance practices. 1122
13. Administer the Florida Health Insurance Affordability 1123
Exchange Program in accordance with ss. 409.72-409.731. 1124
14. Coordinate with the Agency for Health Care 1125
Administration, the Department of Children and Families, and the 1126
Florida Healthy Kids Corporation in developing and implementing 1127
the enrollee transition plan. 1128
15. Coordinate with the federal exchange to provide FHIX 1129
enrollees with the option of selecting plans from either the 1130
FHIX marketplace or the federal exchange. 1131
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(12) REPORT.—The board of the corporation shall Beginning 1132
in the 2009-2010 fiscal year, submit by February 1 an annual 1133
report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the 1134
Speaker of the House of Representatives documenting the 1135
corporation’s activities in compliance with the duties 1136
delineated in this section. 1137
(13) PROGRAM INTEGRITY.—To ensure program integrity and to 1138
safeguard the financial transactions made under the auspices of 1139
the program, the corporation is authorized to establish 1140
qualifying criteria and certification procedures for vendors, 1141
require performance bonds or other guarantees of ability to 1142
complete contractual obligations, monitor the performance of 1143
vendors, and enforce the agreements of the program through 1144
financial penalty or disqualification from the program. 1145
(14) EXEMPTION FROM PUBLIC RECORDS REQUIREMENTS.— 1146
(a) Definitions.—For purposes of this subsection, the term: 1147
1. “Buyer’s representative” means a participating insurance 1148
agent as described in paragraph (4)(g). 1149
2. “Enrollee” means an employer who is eligible to enroll 1150
in the program pursuant to paragraph (4)(a). 1151
3. “Participant” means an individual who is eligible to 1152
participate in the program pursuant to paragraph (4)(b). 1153
4. “Proprietary confidential business information” means 1154
information, regardless of form or characteristics, that is 1155
owned or controlled by a vendor requesting confidentiality under 1156
this section; that is intended to be and is treated by the 1157
vendor as private in that the disclosure of the information 1158
would cause harm to the business operations of the vendor; that 1159
has not been disclosed unless disclosed pursuant to a statutory 1160
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provision, an order of a court or administrative body, or a 1161
private agreement providing that the information may be released 1162
to the public; and that is information concerning: 1163
a. Business plans. 1164
b. Internal auditing controls and reports of internal 1165
auditors. 1166
c. Reports of external auditors for privately held 1167
companies. 1168
d. Client and customer lists. 1169
e. Potentially patentable material. 1170
f. A trade secret as defined in s. 688.002. 1171
5. “Vendor” means a participating insurer or other provider 1172
of services as described in paragraph (4)(d). 1173
(b) Public record exemptions.— 1174
1. Personal identifying information of an enrollee or 1175
participant who has applied for or participates in the Florida 1176
Health Choices Program is confidential and exempt from s. 1177
119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. 1178
2. Client and customer lists of a buyer’s representative 1179
held by the corporation are confidential and exempt from s. 1180
119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. 1181
3. Proprietary confidential business information held by 1182
the corporation is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and 1183
s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. 1184
(c) Retroactive application.—The public record exemptions 1185
provided for in paragraph (b) apply to information held by the 1186
corporation before, on, or after the effective date of this 1187
exemption. 1188
(d) Authorized release.— 1189
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1. Upon request, information made confidential and exempt 1190
pursuant to this subsection shall be disclosed to: 1191
a. Another governmental entity in the performance of its 1192
official duties and responsibilities. 1193
b. Any person who has the written consent of the program 1194
applicant. 1195
c. The Florida Kidcare program for the purpose of 1196
administering the program authorized in ss. 409.810-409.821. 1197
2. Paragraph (b) does not prohibit a participant’s legal 1198
guardian from obtaining confirmation of coverage, dates of 1199
coverage, the name of the participant’s health plan, and the 1200
amount of premium being paid. 1201
(e) Penalty.—A person who knowingly and willfully violates 1202
this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, 1203
punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. 1204
(f) Review and repeal.—This subsection is subject to the 1205
Open Government Sunset Review Act in accordance with s. 119.15, 1206
and shall stand repealed on October 2, 2016, unless reviewed and 1207
saved from repeal through reenactment by the Legislature. 1208
Section 16. Subsection (2) of section 409.904, Florida 1209
Statutes, is amended to read: 1210
409.904 Optional payments for eligible persons.—The agency 1211
may make payments for medical assistance and related services on 1212
behalf of the following persons who are determined to be 1213
eligible subject to the income, assets, and categorical 1214
eligibility tests set forth in federal and state law. Payment on 1215
behalf of these Medicaid eligible persons is subject to the 1216
availability of moneys and any limitations established by the 1217
General Appropriations Act or chapter 216. 1218
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(2) A family, a pregnant woman, a child under age 21, a 1219
person age 65 or over, or a blind or disabled person, who would 1220
be eligible under any group listed in s. 409.903(1), (2), or 1221
(3), except that the income or assets of such family or person 1222
exceed established limitations. For a family or person in one of 1223
these coverage groups, medical expenses are deductible from 1224
income in accordance with federal requirements in order to make 1225
a determination of eligibility. A family or person eligible 1226
under the coverage known as the “medically needy,” is eligible 1227
to receive the same services as other Medicaid recipients, with 1228
the exception of services in skilled nursing facilities and 1229
intermediate care facilities for the developmentally disabled. 1230
Effective July 1, 2016, persons eligible under “medically needy” 1231
shall be limited to children under 21 years of age and pregnant 1232
women. This subsection expires October 1, 2019. 1233
Section 17. Section 624.91, Florida Statutes, is amended to 1234
read: 1235
624.91 The Florida Healthy Kids Corporation Act.— 1236
(1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “William 1237
G. ‘Doc’ Myers Healthy Kids Corporation Act.” 1238
(2) LEGISLATIVE INTENT.— 1239
(a) The Legislature finds that increased access to health 1240
care services could improve children’s health and reduce the 1241
incidence and costs of childhood illness and disabilities among 1242
children in this state. Many children do not have comprehensive, 1243
affordable health care services available. It is the intent of 1244
the Legislature that the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation 1245
provide comprehensive health insurance coverage to such 1246
children. The corporation is encouraged to cooperate with any 1247
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existing health service programs funded by the public or the 1248
private sector. 1249
(b) It is the intent of the Legislature that the Florida 1250
Healthy Kids Corporation serve as one of several providers of 1251
services to children eligible for medical assistance under Title 1252
XXI of the Social Security Act. Although the corporation may 1253
serve other children, the Legislature intends the primary 1254
recipients of services provided through the corporation be 1255
school-age children with a family income below 200 percent of 1256
the federal poverty level, who do not qualify for Medicaid. It 1257
is also the intent of the Legislature that state and local 1258
government Florida Healthy Kids funds be used to continue 1259
coverage, subject to specific appropriations in the General 1260
Appropriations Act, to children not eligible for federal 1261
matching funds under Title XXI. 1262
(3) ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE-FUNDED ASSISTANCE.—Only residents 1263
of this state are eligible the following individuals are 1264
eligible for state-funded assistance in paying Florida Healthy 1265
Kids premiums pursuant to s. 409.814.: 1266
(a) Residents of this state who are eligible for the 1267
Florida Kidcare program pursuant to s. 409.814. 1268
(b) Notwithstanding s. 409.814, legal aliens who are 1269
enrolled in the Florida Healthy Kids program as of January 31, 1270
2004, who do not qualify for Title XXI federal funds because 1271
they are not qualified aliens as defined in s. 409.811. 1272
(4) NONENTITLEMENT.—Nothing in this section shall be 1273
construed as providing an individual with an entitlement to 1274
health care services. No cause of action shall arise against the 1275
state, the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation, or a unit of local 1276
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government for failure to make health services available under 1277
this section. 1278
(5) CORPORATION AUTHORIZATION, DUTIES, POWERS.— 1279
(a) There is created the Florida Healthy Kids Corporation, 1280
a not-for-profit corporation. 1281
(b) The Florida Healthy Kids Corporation shall: 1282
1. Arrange for the collection of any individual, family, 1283
local contributions, or employer payment or premium, in an 1284
amount to be determined by the board of directors, to provide 1285
for payment of premiums for comprehensive insurance coverage and 1286
for the actual or estimated administrative expenses. 1287
2. Arrange for the collection of any voluntary 1288
contributions to provide for payment of Florida Kidcare program 1289
or Florida Health Insurance Affordability Exchange Program 1290
(FHIX) premiums for children who are not eligible for medical 1291
assistance under Title XIX or Title XXI of the Social Security 1292
Act. 1293
3. Subject to the provisions of s. 409.8134, accept 1294
voluntary supplemental local match contributions that comply 1295
with the requirements of Title XXI of the Social Security Act 1296
for the purpose of providing additional Florida Kidcare coverage 1297
in contributing counties under Title XXI. 1298
4. Establish the administrative and accounting procedures 1299
for the operation of the corporation. 1300
4.5. Establish, with consultation from appropriate 1301
professional organizations, standards for preventive health 1302
services and providers and comprehensive insurance benefits 1303
appropriate to children, provided that such standards for rural 1304
areas shall not limit primary care providers to board-certified 1305
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pediatricians. 1306
5.6. Determine eligibility for children seeking to 1307
participate in the Title XXI-funded components of the Florida 1308
Kidcare program consistent with the requirements specified in s. 1309
409.814, as well as the non-Title-XXI-eligible children as 1310
provided in subsection (3). 1311
6.7. Establish procedures under which providers of local 1312
match to, applicants to and participants in the program may have 1313
grievances reviewed by an impartial body and reported to the 1314
board of directors of the corporation. 1315
7.8. Establish participation criteria and, if appropriate, 1316
contract with an authorized insurer, health maintenance 1317
organization, or third-party administrator to provide 1318
administrative services to the corporation. 1319
8.9. Establish enrollment criteria that include penalties 1320
or waiting periods of 30 days for reinstatement of coverage upon 1321
voluntary cancellation for nonpayment of family or individual 1322
premiums. 1323
9.10. Contract with authorized insurers or any provider of 1324
health care services, meeting standards established by the 1325
corporation, for the provision of comprehensive insurance 1326
coverage to participants. Such standards shall include criteria 1327
under which the corporation may contract with more than one 1328
provider of health care services in program sites. 1329
a. Health plans shall be selected through a competitive bid 1330
process. The Florida Healthy Kids Corporation shall purchase 1331
goods and services in the most cost-effective manner consistent 1332
with the delivery of quality medical care. 1333
b. The maximum administrative cost for a Florida Healthy 1334
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Kids Corporation contract shall be 15 percent. For health and 1335
dental care contracts, the minimum medical loss ratio for a 1336
Florida Healthy Kids Corporation contract shall be 85 percent. 1337
The calculations must use uniform financial data collected from 1338
all plans in a format established by the corporation and shall 1339
be computed for each plan on a statewide basis. Funds shall be 1340
classified in a manner consistent with 45 C.F.R. part 158 For 1341
dental contracts, the remaining compensation to be paid to the 1342
authorized insurer or provider under a Florida Healthy Kids 1343
Corporation contract shall be no less than an amount which is 85 1344
percent of premium; to the extent any contract provision does 1345
not provide for this minimum compensation, this section shall 1346
prevail. 1347
c. The health plan selection criteria and scoring system, 1348
and the scoring results, shall be available upon request for 1349
inspection after the bids have been awarded. 1350
d. Effective July 1, 2016, health and dental services 1351
contracts of the corporation must transition to the FHIX 1352
marketplace under s. 409.722. Qualifying plans may enroll as 1353
vendors with the FHIX marketplace to maintain continuity of care 1354
for participants. 1355
10.11. Establish disenrollment criteria in the event local 1356
matching funds are insufficient to cover enrollments. 1357
11.12. Develop and implement a plan to publicize the 1358
Florida Kidcare program, the eligibility requirements of the 1359
program, and the procedures for enrollment in the program and to 1360
maintain public awareness of the corporation and the program. 1361
12.13. Secure staff necessary to properly administer the 1362
corporation. Staff costs shall be funded from state and local 1363
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matching funds and such other private or public funds as become 1364
available. The board of directors shall determine the number of 1365
staff members necessary to administer the corporation. 1366
13.14. In consultation with the partner agencies, provide a 1367
report on the Florida Kidcare program annually to the Governor, 1368
the Chief Financial Officer, the Commissioner of Education, the 1369
President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of 1370
Representatives, and the Minority Leaders of the Senate and the 1371
House of Representatives. 1372
14.15. Provide information on a quarterly basis online to 1373
the Legislature and the Governor which compares the costs and 1374
utilization of the full-pay enrolled population and the Title 1375
XXI-subsidized enrolled population in the Florida Kidcare 1376
program. The information, at a minimum, must include: 1377
a. The monthly enrollment and expenditure for full-pay 1378
enrollees in the Medikids and Florida Healthy Kids programs 1379
compared to the Title XXI-subsidized enrolled population; and 1380
b. The costs and utilization by service of the full-pay 1381
enrollees in the Medikids and Florida Healthy Kids programs and 1382
the Title XXI-subsidized enrolled population. 1383
15.16. Establish benefit packages that conform to the 1384
provisions of the Florida Kidcare program, as created in ss. 1385
409.810-409.821. 1386
16. Contract with other insurance affordability programs to 1387
provide such services that are consistent with this act. 1388
17. Annually develop performance metrics for the following 1389
focus areas: 1390
a. Administrative functions. 1391
b. Contracting with vendors. 1392
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c. Customer service. 1393
d. Enrollee education. 1394
e. Financial services. 1395
f. Program integrity. 1396
(c) Coverage under the corporation’s program is secondary 1397
to any other available private coverage held by, or applicable 1398
to, the participant child or family member. Insurers under 1399
contract with the corporation are the payors of last resort and 1400
must coordinate benefits with any other third-party payor that 1401
may be liable for the participant’s medical care. 1402
(d) The Florida Healthy Kids Corporation shall be a private 1403
corporation not for profit, organized pursuant to chapter 617, 1404
and shall have all powers necessary to carry out the purposes of 1405
this act, including, but not limited to, the power to receive 1406
and accept grants, loans, or advances of funds from any public 1407
or private agency and to receive and accept from any source 1408
contributions of money, property, labor, or any other thing of 1409
value, to be held, used, and applied for the purposes of this 1410
act. 1411
(6) BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT SUPERVISION.— 1412
(a) The Florida Healthy Kids Corporation shall operate 1413
subject to the supervision and approval of a board of directors. 1414
The board chair shall be an appointee designated by the 1415
Governor, and the board shall be chaired by the Chief Financial 1416
Officer or her or his designee, and composed of 12 other 1417
members. The Senate shall confirm the designated chair and other 1418
board appointees. The board members shall be appointed selected 1419
for 3-year terms. of office as follows: 1420
1. The Secretary of Health Care Administration, or his or 1421
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her designee. 1422
2. One member appointed by the Commissioner of Education 1423
from the Office of School Health Programs of the Florida 1424
Department of Education. 1425
3. One member appointed by the Chief Financial Officer from 1426
among three members nominated by the Florida Pediatric Society. 1427
4. One member, appointed by the Governor, who represents 1428
the Children’s Medical Services Program. 1429
5. One member appointed by the Chief Financial Officer from 1430
among three members nominated by the Florida Hospital 1431
Association. 1432
6. One member, appointed by the Governor, who is an expert 1433
on child health policy. 1434
7. One member, appointed by the Chief Financial Officer, 1435
from among three members nominated by the Florida Academy of 1436
Family Physicians. 1437
8. One member, appointed by the Governor, who represents 1438
the state Medicaid program. 1439
9. One member, appointed by the Chief Financial Officer, 1440
from among three members nominated by the Florida Association of 1441
Counties. 1442
10. The State Health Officer or her or his designee. 1443
11. The Secretary of Children and Families, or his or her 1444
designee. 1445
12. One member, appointed by the Governor, from among three 1446
members nominated by the Florida Dental Association. 1447
(b) A member of the board of directors shall be appointed 1448
by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor may be removed by 1449
the official who appointed that member. The board shall appoint 1450
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an executive director, who is responsible for other staff 1451
authorized by the board. 1452
(c) Board members are entitled to receive, from funds of 1453
the corporation, reimbursement for per diem and travel expenses 1454
as provided by s. 112.061. 1455
(d) There shall be no liability on the part of, and no 1456
cause of action shall arise against, any member of the board of 1457
directors, or its employees or agents, for any action they take 1458
in the performance of their powers and duties under this act. 1459
(e) Terms for board members appointed under this act are 1460
effective January 1, 2016. 1461
(7) LICENSING NOT REQUIRED; FISCAL OPERATION.— 1462
(a) The corporation shall not be deemed an insurer. The 1463
officers, directors, and employees of the corporation shall not 1464
be deemed to be agents of an insurer. Neither the corporation 1465
nor any officer, director, or employee of the corporation is 1466
subject to the licensing requirements of the insurance code or 1467
the rules of the Department of Financial Services. However, any 1468
marketing representative utilized and compensated by the 1469
corporation must be appointed as a representative of the 1470
insurers or health services providers with which the corporation 1471
contracts. 1472
(b) The board has complete fiscal control over the 1473
corporation and is responsible for all corporate operations. 1474
(c) The Department of Financial Services shall supervise 1475
any liquidation or dissolution of the corporation and shall 1476
have, with respect to such liquidation or dissolution, all power 1477
granted to it pursuant to the insurance code. 1478
(8) TRANSITION PLANS.—The corporation shall confer with the 1479
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Agency for Health Care Administration, the Department of 1480
Children and Families, and Florida Health Choices, Inc., to 1481
develop transition plans for the Florida Health Insurance 1482
Affordability Exchange Program as created under ss. 409.72-1483
409.731. 1484
Section 18. Section 624.915, Florida Statutes, is repealed. 1485
Section 19. The Division of Law Revision and Information is 1486
directed to replace the phrase “the effective date of this act” 1487
wherever it occurs in this act with the date the act becomes a 1488
law. 1489
Section 20. If any law amended by this act was also amended 1490
by a law enacted during the 2015 Regular Session of the 1491
Legislature, such laws shall be construed as if enacted during 1492
the same session of the Legislature, and full effect shall be 1493
given to each if possible. 1494
Section 21. This act shall take effect upon becoming a law. 1495
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18605 NW 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
City of Miami Gardens
Agenda Cover Memo
Council Meeting Date:
June 24, 2015 Item Type:
Resolution Ordinance Other
X
Fiscal Impact:
Yes No Ordinance Reading:
1st Reading 2nd Reading
X Public Hearing:
Yes No Yes No
X
Funding Source:
In-Kind Services,
Grants, General
Fund
Advertising Requirement:
Yes No
X
Contract/P.O. Required:
Yes No RFP/RFQ/Bid #:
X
Strategic Plan Related:
Yes No Strategic Plan Priority Area:
Enhance Organizational
Bus. & Economic Dev X
Public Safety
Quality of Education
Qual. of Life & City Image X
Communication
Strategic Plan Obj./Strategy: (list the
specific objective/strategy this item will address)
X
Sponsor Name:
Cameron Benson,
City Manager
Department:City Manager
Short Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE GRANT APPLICATION
SUBMITTED TO THE NATIONAL RESOURCE NETWORK, AS PART OF
THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION’S STRONG CITIES, STRONG
COMMUNITIES (SC2) INITIATIVE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT GRANT
FUNDS; AUTHORIZING A TWENTY-FIVE (25%) MATCH OF IN-KIND
AND OR MONETARY FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summary:
Background:
The Obama Administration’s Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2) initiative was launched in 2011 to
deliver solution-oriented assistance to communities as a means of spurring economic recovery. The goal
Item K-3) Consent Agenda
Resolution
Grant/National Resource Network
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of SC2 is to strengthen neighborhoods, towns, cities, and regions around the country by enhancing the
capacity of local governments to develop and execute their economic vision and strategies, providing
necessary technical assistance and access to federal agency expertise, and creating new public and
private sector partnerships.
As a key component of the SC2 interagency initiative, the National Resource Network (the Network) was
created out of a demand from cities around the country to have access to experts, technical advice, and
information that can help them address the mounting challenges of growing inequality, high
unemployment, under-performing schools, aging infrastructure and vacant and blighted properties.
Funded at $10 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the
Network consortium is comprised of leading experts and practitioners from the private and nonprofit
sectors as well as academia who work with city leaders to address their greatest economic needs.
National experts in the Network consortium include Public Financial Management, Enterprise
Community Partners, HR & A Advisors, New York University’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of
Public Service and the International City/County Management Association. The Center for Community
Progress, Jobs for the Future, the Trust for Public Land and The Urban Institute serve as strategic
partners with the Network.
For cities that apply and qualify for comprehensive and direct assistance, the Network deploys teams of
private and public sector experts to work with cities on the ground to implement locally identified
projects and initiatives that will deliver economic benefits in the near term. The Network’s team of
experts will assess local needs and hone in on key priorities, provide recommendations, and help cities
identify and execute on strategies that align with their economic recovery. Network teams also work to
build local capacity and leadership for the future. The Network will help cities identify potential funding
from, and strategic partnerships with, foundations, nonprofits, and local businesses to help them
achieve their economic goals.
Current Situation:
Miami Gardens is one of approximately 270 cities nationwide that were eligible to apply for assistance
from the Network. On April 29, 2015, the City of Miami Gardens submitted a request for assistance
application to the Network. The application focused on how the City can address slum and blight
stemming from vacant, abandoned and foreclosed properties in an effort to spur economic
development and community investment as well as increase safety and the City’s public image.
With technical assistance from the National Resource Network, the City can develop and implement a
successful long-term plan/project that will facilitate the development of a healthy, diversified economy
and housing stock. The Network’s Direct Technical Assistance will help the City to assess strengths and
weaknesses, create feasible strategies for economic growth and community development and develop
the operational capacity of staff to work effectively toward these goals. The Network will work
collaboratively with the City and its community partners to achieve sustainable economic turnaround by
devising a customized approach to meet specific needs.
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The maximum potential value of Direct Technical Assistance that may be awarded from the Network is
$500,000.00, however, to date, cities with population size similar to the City of Miami Gardens have
received technical assistance valuing between $75,000.00 and $150,000.00. If selected to receive
assistance from the Network, the City would be asked to contribute 25 percent of the estimated cost of
the project. The Network will contribute 75 percent of project costs through funding from HUD. The
City’s contribution may be raised through a combination of state funds, local funds, in-kind services
and/or grants from the local business or philanthropic community.
Proposed Action:
If selected for Direct Technical Assistance from the National Resource Network and should the City and
the Network reach an agreement about project scope, it is recommended that the City Council support a
direct engagement project with the Network.
Attachments
Attachments:
A- National Resource Network Application
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015____ 1
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 3
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE GRANT 4
APPLICATION SUBMITTED TO THE NATIONAL RESOURCE 5
NETWORK, AS PART OF THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION’S 6
STRONG CITIES, STRONG COMMUNITIES (SC2) INITIATIVE; 7
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL 8
STEPS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS; 9
AUTHORIZING A TWENTY-FIVE (25%) MATCH OF IN-KIND AND 10
OR MONETARY FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF 11
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12
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WHEREAS, in 2011, the Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2) Initiative was 14
launched by the Obama Administration to provide assistance to communities to 15
stimulate economic recovery, and 16
WHEREAS, the goal of the SC2 is to strengthen communities by enhancing the 17
capacity of local governments to develop economic visions and strategies, and 18
WHEREAS, as a key component of the SC2 interagency initiative, the National 19
Resource Network (the Network) was created out of a demand from cities around the 20
country to have access to experts to assist with addressing the issues of 21
unemployment, under-performing schools, aging infrastructure and vacant and blighted 22
properties, and 23
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2015, the City of Miami Gardens submitted a grant 24
proposal to the Network to seek finding to address blight stemming from vacant, 25
abandoned and foreclosed properties in the City, and 26
WHEREAS, the maximum potential value that may be awarded by the Network is 27
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00), however, to date, cities with populations 28
similar to the City of Miami Gardens have received assistance ranging from $75,000.00 29
to $150,000.00, and 30
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WHEREAS, if selected to receive financial assistance from the Network, the City 31
will be required to provide a twenty-five (25%) percent funding match for the project, 32
and 33
WHEREAS, the City’s contribution may be raised through a combination of state 34
funds, local funds, in-kind services and or grants from the local business or 35
philanthropic community, 36
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 37
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: 38
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas 39
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby 40
made a specific part of this Resolution. 41
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens 42
hereby supports the grant application submitted to the National Resource Network, as 43
part of the Obama Administration’s Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2) Initiative; 44
Authorizes the City Manager to take any and all steps necessary to accept grant funds; 45
and further authorizes a twenty-five (25%) match of in-kind and or monetary funds. 46
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately 47
upon its final passage. 48
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI 49
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON ____________, 2015. 50
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___________________________________ 52
OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR 53
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ATTEST: 58
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__________________________________ 61
RONETTA TAYLOR, MMC, CITY CLERK 62
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PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY 65
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SPONSORED BY: CAMERON D. BENSON, CITY MANAGER 68
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Moved by: __________________ 70
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VOTE: _________ 72
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Mayor Oliver Gilbert , III ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 74
Vice Mayor Felicia Robinson ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 75
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 76
Councilman David Williams Jr ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 77
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 78
Councilman Rodney Harris ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 79
Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 80
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National Resource Network
Request for Assistance
Please provide a statement advising of the most pressing fiscal, economic and community development
challenges facing the city, any actions that have been initiated or implemented in the last two years to
address those challenges, and how the city can be best assisted by the Network's direct technical
assistance. Please advise whether the city's need for assistance will involve other cities and indicate if
political leadership (mayor, city council, etc.) and partnering organizations are supportive to receiving
direct assistance.
The City of Miami Gardens is a relatively new suburban city, having incorporated about twelve
years ago in 2003. The previously unincorporated neighborhoods within the City have retained their
character and charm while managing to create a unified Miami Gardens. As the City continues to mature
and develop, it also strives to cultivate its identity and sense of place. With an estimated population of
111,378 and 20 square miles of land area, the City of Miami Gardens is the third largest municipality in
Miami-Dade County, Florida, (United States Census Bureau, 2013). The City is unique in that it is the
largest predominantly African-American city in Florida. African-Americans comprise 76% of the
population, followed by Hispanics at 22%.
The Mayor and six councilmembers comprise the municipal governing structure. A professional
City Manager carries out the day-to-day administrative operations of the City, in conjunction with the
City Clerk and City Attorney. The City is divided into four seats or districts, with a councilmember
representing each, and two councilmembers holding city-wide seats. Administratively, the City is divided
into 10 departments including a 294-member Police Department.
Miami Gardens features 18 park sites and facilities, a regional library and two county-operated
walking trails. The City promotes recreation, leisure and social well-being through a host of programs
and events targeting the varied segments of the population. Youth-focused academic and athletic
enrichment programs are implemented year-round. The City hosts the nationally-acclaimed annual Jazz
in the Gardens Music Festival, attracting music lovers from all over the world. The local Sun Life Stadium
hosts the Orange Bowl, international soccer matches and concerts for world-renowned recording artists.
Miami Gardens is also home to large national and regional business entities including the Miami
Dolphins, Walmart, The Home Depot, Walgreens, BrandsMart and Calder Casino and Race Track.
Additionally, St. Thomas University and Florida Memorial University, call Miami Gardens home.
Most of the City’s development took place during the 1950s and 60s. What was once an area
characterized by scrub oak and pine shrub habitats, Miami Gardens is now about 93% developed.
Development primarily consists of single and multi-family residential properties and small businesses.
The median household income in Miami Gardens is $42,040, just $1060 below that of Miami-Dade
County (United States Census Bureau, 2013). The City is anticipating that population growth will expand
the City’s population to approximately 130,000 by 2030. With current and projected population
increase, the City must adequately plan for smart growth, economic and community development.
The City faces several challenges related to economic opportunity and community development.
With a 2013 average unemployment rate of 11.46, the City and its residents stand in a delicate
economic position, (United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2013). Over 20% of the residents were
below the poverty level from 2008 to 2012, (United States Census Bureau, 2013). It is estimated that
half of all households within the City earn 80% or less of the area median income, and are therefore
classified as low-income by the department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Although the
City’s homeownership rate is 67.6% and slightly above the national average, there are housing
challenges that make community and economic development and stability difficult. An average of 81%
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of both renters and homeowners in very low-, low-, and moderate-income categories are experiencing
housing problems.
Miami Gardens has been significantly affected by foreclosures. From 2007 to 2011, residents
experienced a substantial decrease in housing prices due to the national and regional foreclosure crises.
In June 2013, the City filed suit against four major banks for predatory mortgage lending targeted at
minorities. The foreclosure crisis led to a decrease in property values and a reduction in property tax
revenue. As a result, the City of Miami Gardens has a cache of distressed and abandoned properties that
negatively affect the City’s tax base and community development goals. The slum and blight stemming
from these vacant properties has created safety and public image challenges for the City’s
neighborhoods. Due to governmental and bank processes, it is difficult to turn over blighted and
abandoned property.
The City’s Department of Community Development, as the entity primarily responsible for
carrying out the City’s housing activities, receives funds from various grants, principally from the Federal
government, to carry out its programs. The City receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds annually and has received Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funds from rounds 1 and 3.
However the Department’s function is a broader one and its reach is limited to the amount of funding it
receives. A significant impediment in the delivery system is the lack of available funding to support
community development, economic development and affordable housing projects. Over the past 3
years, the Department has seen a significant decline in its Federal grant resources; an overall 33%
reduction from its fiscal year 2010-2011 funding level. The department is also subject to strict
regulations that control the manner in which the programs are carried out.
A low tax base and inadequate external funding have exacerbated the City’s adverse economic
situation. Property assessed and business tax revenue is limited by low property values, in addition to
many vacant and dilapidated properties. The City has had to rely on its municipal budget reserves to
offset budget deficits in past years. These budgetary constraints have forced the City to make difficult
decisions regarding the allocation of resources for programs benefiting the community.
The City has attempted to evolve its economic and community development strategy. The 2011-
2016 Five-Year Consolidated Plan identified several areas for the City to focus on including developing
state-of-the-art recreational facilities and services, providing funding to redevelop blighted commercial
and residential areas, improving maintenance of storm water facilities and creating economic
development programs that promote business attraction and retention. With the assistance of Florida
International University Metropolitan Center, the City developed a Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy (CEDS) in 2011. This strategy included extensive analysis of pertinent economic
data, review of all related economic development studies, as well as interviews with key stakeholders,
including several City staff.
To address business development and the needs of the business community, the City Council
funded and authorized the creation of the Greater Miami Gardens Chamber of Commerce in 2011. The
focus of the Chamber is to assist Miami Gardens based businesses and attract new business to the City.
As a separate legal entity, the Chamber can perform functions and projects specific to its mission,
including recruitment of new businesses in targeted industries identified by the City. With its 501(c)6
designation, the Chamber can solicit and accept donations, grants, gifts and other financial awards that
the City may not be authorized to receive.
The City has commenced many other actions to address the economic climate. City staff has
initiated steps required to annex property beyond the eastern boundary of the City. This adjacent area
would provide additional tax revenue to the City if included in the City boundaries. The area being
proposed for annexation would garner just over $630 thousand in ad valorem property taxes and better
develop a natural City boundary. In April 2014, City of Miami Gardens residents approved a $60 million
General Obligation Bond referendum for park improvements and crime prevention, including providing
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facilities for expanding community activities in parks, and renovating, constructing and purchasing parks
facilities and land.
On May 28, 2014, the City Council adopted an ordinance authorizing the borrowing of $60
million to pay the cost of remodeling, reconstructing, constructing, reconfiguring, retrofitting, furnishing
and equipping City parks and parks facilities to expand community activities. The vision for the General
Obligation Bond is to provide youth and the larger community with facilities that will offer exposure to
alternative careers, and various sports and recreational activities that are currently unavailable.
Additionally, one of the many goals for this investment by the citizens is for it to trigger additional
investment and interest from the development community.
In November 2014, The City’s Development Services department hosted an Economic
Development Summit for developers, financiers, land-use attorneys, contractors, and design
professionals to discuss opportunities and sites for development, development incentives and City of
Miami Gardens investments in the community. This initiation of dialogue with the development and
investment community was aimed at providing a catalyst for development interest within the City.
With the understanding that health and wellness significantly affects the economic stability of
individuals, families and entire communities, the City of Miami Gardens applied and was selected for the
Health Foundation of South Florida’s Healthy Community Partnership initiative; a multi-year investment
aimed at strengthening capacity to collaboratively plan and collectively implement strategies to make
the City a healthier place to live, learn, and work. The Healthy Community Partnership Initiative will not
only serve to improve the health of City residents but it will also create a strong foundation for
economic and community development.
The City of Miami Gardens recognizes the value of homeownership in creating and promoting
neighborhood stability. In order to maintain and continue to improve the City’s rate of homeownership,
a priority has been placed on addressing the housing needs related to owner-occupied housing. The City
focuses its CDBG funding on owner-occupied housing rehabilitation, and Neighborhood Stabilization
Program (NSP) funding on acquisition, rehabilitation and resale with homeownership assistance of
foreclosed properties. In 2009 the City purchased two economic development properties to control the
major development in the City. Together the properties account for 50 acres poised for business
development. Recently, the City has entered into purchase and sale agreements for these parcels. It is
likely deals will be closing in mid-summer.
Vacant, abandoned and blighted properties are highly visible challenges for the City. Abandoned
and foreclosed properties represent a lack of economic growth and community investment. By relying
on traditional liquidation systems, the City has found limited success with repurposing these resources
for community stabilization. These properties become tools for speculators and real estate investors
who do not have an interest in community goals. In January 2015, the City lobbied the legislature for the
development of land banks to reduce the negative impact of abandoned and blighted properties within
the City. Land banks are public or community-owned entities established to acquire these properties
and remove barriers to redevelopment that coincide with community needs.
The City would like to create and utilize a land bank to manage, maintain and redevelop
properties to promote the vision and values of the community. The aim of the land bank is to convert
vacant properties that have been neglected by the open market into productive use, thereby
transforming neighborhood liabilities into assets. Through a land bank, the City may carry out several
activities including selling, leasing or conveying property; land use planning; real estate development
and rehabilitation; rental management and property maintenance; and land assembly for development.
Land banks are given legal authority through statute or intergovernmental agreement and have access
to a variety of funding sources including grants, government contracts, rental income, developer fees
and land sale revenue.
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The Network’s Direct Technical Assistance can aid the City in establishing an entity to function
similar to a land bank. Currently, Florida does not have specific legislation allowing the creation of a land
bank. Although the Florida legislature has already adopted the Florida Land Trust Act (689.071), which
authorizes the establishment of land trusts, greater legislation is needed for the development of land
banks. Land trusts differ from land banks in that land trusts separate land ownership from
property/improvement ownership. Land trusts hold the title to the land and homeowners purchase and
sell the property based on the value of the improvement alone. Unlike land trusts, land banks have
greater opportunities for diversified development and property management programs.
The entity would work to control the City’s slum and blight. Ideally, the City is interested in the
creation of an entity with an initial focus on housing. The City’s main development goals are to improve
the economic well-being of the community through efforts that entail business growth, housing and
community development, tax base expansion, job creation and quality of life enhancements. The City is
focused on providing an environment in which businesses can locate, innovate, grow and prosper, and
all residents have opportunities for economic prosperity. The entity would allow the City to engage with
the development community to promote market rate housing development, business development and
overall economic investment, thereby transforming the City.
The City has made several attempts at improving economic stability and opportunity and with
the assistance of the Network, is poised to combine previous strategies, policies, initiatives and
programs to accomplish the goal. With help from the National Resource Network, the City can develop
and implement a successful long-term plan that will facilitate the development of a healthy, diversified
economy and housing stock. The Network’s Direct Technical Assistance will help the City to assess
strengths and weaknesses, create feasible strategies for economic growth and community development
and develop the operational capacity of staff to work effectively toward these goals.
Local political leaders are supportive of receiving direct assistance. The Miami Gardens Mayor
and City Council are enthusiastic about receiving assistance from the Network. State Senator Oscar
Braynon II, State Representative Sharon Pritchett and United States Representative Frederica Wilson are
supportive of any assistance that the Network can provide. Partnering organizations including members
of the development community, local businesses, the Greater Miami Gardens Chamber of Commerce
and others are also in support of technical assistance from the Network.
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18605 NW 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
City of Miami Gardens
Agenda Cover Memo
Council Meeting Date:
June 24, 2015 Item Type:
(Enter X in box)
Resolution Ordinance Other
X
Fiscal Impact:
(Enter X in box)
Yes
No Ordinance Reading:
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1st Reading 2nd Reading
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(Enter X in box)
Yes No Yes No
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Funding Source:
Florida Department
of Environmental
Protection,(FDEP)
City of Miami
Gardens,
Community
Development Block
Grant (CDBG)
Advertising Requirement:
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X
Contract/P.O. Required:
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Strategic Plan Related
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Enhance Organizational
Bus. & Economic Dev
Public Safety
Quality of Education
Qual. of Life & City Image
Communication
Strategic Plan Obj./Strategy: (list the
specific objective/strategy this item will address)
Goal – 2. Improve City
Infrastructure X
Sponsor Name
Cameron Benson,
City Manager
Department:Development Services
Short Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO
TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS TO ACCEPT THE RIGHT-OF‐WAYS LOCATED
WITHIN THE VISTA VERDE NEIGHBORHOOD DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A”
ATTACHED HERETO FROM THE MIRAMAR GARDENS TOWNHOUSE
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION INC.; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summary:
Item K-4) Consent Agenda
Resolution
R.O.W./Vista Verde Neighborhood
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18605 NW 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Background
In 2007, the Department of Community Development began the Livable Neighborhoods Initiative
project. This project consists of comprehensive infrastructure improvements in three (3) residential
neighborhoods deemed by the Public Works Department to be among the worst in the city. The 3
neighborhoods consist of:
1. Garden Circle
2. Kings Gardens I & II
3. Vista Verde/Miramar Gardens
The Vista Verde area extends from NW 207th Street to NW 215 Street between NW 37 Avenue and NW
41st Avenue Rd. The area experiences flooding and requires drainage improvements to alleviate the
problem. Staff developed a phased approach to the improvements and in September 2012, the City
successfully completed drainage construction in Vista Verde Sections B and C, (Phase 1A). The next area
for construction is Vista Verde Section E (Phase 2), governed by the Miramar Gardens Townhouse
Association Inc,. Staff has met with the HOA for this area and there has been consent for allowing the
City to perfom the works. To facilitate the City to perform the contstruction improvements, the Right Of
Way Dedication is required.
At a special membership meeting on March 25, 2015, the Board of Directors of the The Miramar
Gardens Townhouse Association Inc. passed a resolution to convey to the City of Miami Gardens the
right-of-ways to the neighborhood’s paved streets and cul-de-sacs in the area of Section E (as detailed in
the attached survey).
Current Situation
Acceptance of Right-of-Ways
For the City to complete the needed infrastructure improvements in the Vista Verde neighborhood, it
was necessary to have the right-of-ways transferred from the The Miramar Gardens Townhouse
Association Inc. to the City. A resolution is needed in order for the City to accept the road conveyance.
Engineering & Design
The design for this phase was completed by consultants Craven Thompson and Associates (CTA). CTA is
the professional engineering firm awarded the contract to complete the Livable Neighborhood Projects
(via Resolution 2007-50-557). Under the proposed Scope of Work, CTA has prepared the necessary
construction documents that will be used to solicit construction bids. CTA has been the engineer of
record since the inception of the Livable Neighborhoods Initiative, and is intimately familiar with the
overall project scope.
Proposed Action:
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It is recommended that the City Council pass the proposed resolution authorizing the acceptance of the
right-of-ways within the Miramar Gardens Neighborhood as described in the attached survey.
Attachment:
Attachment A: Miramar Gardens Townhouse Association Inc. Meeting Minutes and Resolution from
March 25, 2015 (includes survey of project area)
Attachment B: Legal Description of area Vista Verde Section E (prepared by Craven Thompson and
Associates)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015____ 1
2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 3
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RIGHTS-OF-4
WAY LOCATED IN THE VISTA VERDE NEIGHBORHOOD, FROM 5
THE MIRAMAR GARDENS TOWNHOUSE HOMEOWNERS 6
ASSOCIATION, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON 7
EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR THE 8
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN 9
EFFECTIVE DATE. 10
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WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved the “Livable Neighborhoods 12
Initiative Project”, which consists of comprehensive infrastructure improvements in the 13
Garden Circle, Kings Gardens I & II, and Vista Verde/Miramar Gardens Neighborhoods, 14
and 15
WHEREAS, the Vista Verde neighborhood extends from NW 207th Street to NW 16
215th Street between NW 37th Avenue and NW 41st Street, and 17
WHEREAS, the Vista Verde neighborhood requires drainage improvements to 18
alleviate flooding, and 19
WHEREAS, the Miramar Gardens Townhouse Homeowners Association, Inc., 20
the current owner of the roadways in the Vista Verde neighborhood, desires to convey 21
the rights-of-way to the City, and 22
WHEREAS, City staff recommends that the City Council accept the rights-of-way 23
to allow the City to make the necessary drainage improvements, 24
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 25
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: 26
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas 27
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby 28
made a specific part of this Resolution. 29
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Section 2: ACCEPTANCE: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens 30
hereby accepts the rights-of-way located in the Vista Verde neighborhood, from the 31
Miramar Gardens Townhouse Homeowners Association, more particularly described on 32
Exhibit “A” attached hereto. 33
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately 34
upon its final passage. 35
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI 36
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON ____________, 2015. 37
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OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR 40
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ATTEST: 44
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RONETTA TAYLOR, MMC, CITY CLERK 48
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PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY 51
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SPONSORED BY: CAMERON D. BENSON, CITY MANAGER 54
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Moved by: __________________ 56
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VOTE: _________ 58
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Mayor Oliver Gilbert , III ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 60
Vice Mayor Felicia Robinson ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 61
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 62
Councilman David Williams Jr ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 63
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 64
Councilman Rodney Harris ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 65
Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 66
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AGENDA
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 from 6: to 7:30 PM
In the meeting room of the Betty Ferguson Community Center
located at 20701 NW 22 nd Avenue, Miami Gardens, Fl. 33056.
1. Call to Order
2. Determination of Quorum (66 2/3) (330 X 66 2/3% = 220)
3. Certification of Mailing of Meeting Notice
4. Vote on Resolution: To AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS TO DEDICATE A RIGHT OF WAY TO THE
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS TO ALL OF THE PAVED
STREETS AND CUL-DE-SACS IN OUR COMMUNITY, AS
INDICATED ON THE EXHIBIT PRINTED ON THE BACK
OF THE PROXY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HAVING THE
CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS INSTALL NEW PAVING AND
DRAINAGE THEREON AND MAINTAINING SAME
THEREAFTER AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE
INDIVIDUAL LOT OWNERS.
5. Tally of Limited Proxies
6. Adjournment of Special Membership Meeting
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MINUTES
SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25TH, 2015
From 6:PM to 7:30 PM, IN THE MEETING ROOM OF
BETTY FERGUSON COMMUNITY CENTER, Located at:
3000 NW 199TH Street, Miami Gardens, Fl. 33056
1. Call to Order at 6:05 PM
2. Determination of Quorum (66 2/3) (330 X 66 2/3% = 220)
Quorum present by Proxy = 228 members
Board Members present:
Claudette Brinson, Kenneth Copeland, Stephen Thompson
Manager present: Rachel Dugger
Present from Timberlake Robert Dugger, Sr.
3. Certification of Mailing of Meeting Notice:
Rachel Dugger certified that a copy of the mailing package had been mailed
(twice) to every owner of record, as those records are maintained by Timberlake
Management, a copy of which is attached hereto.
4. Vote on Resolution:
Claudette Brinson moved To AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TO DEDICATE A RIGHT OF WAY TO THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS TO
ALL OF THE PAVED STREETS AND CUL-DE-SACS IN OUR COMMUNITY,
AS INDICATED ON THE EXHIBIT PRINTED ON THE BACK OF THE PROXY,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF HAVING THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS INSTALL
NEW PAVING AND DRAINAGE THEREON AND MAINTAINING SAME
THEREAFTER AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE INDIVIDUAL LOT
OWNERS. The Motion was seconded by Kenneth Copeland and carried with an
affirmative vote of all Proxies and Members present.
5. Tally of Limited Proxies:
A total of 228 Proxies were present for voting.
6. Adjournment of Special Membership Meeting:
On a Motion by Kenneth Copeland, seconded by Claudette Brinson, the
meeting was adjourned at 6:20 PM.
Robert Dugger, Sr.
Acting Recorder
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LIMITED PROXY
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: OWNER & ADDRESS
The undersigned owners, or their voting representative, of The Property Address stated above in
Miramar Gardens Townhouse Home Owner's Association, Inc. hereby constitute and appoint the Secretary
of the Association, His / Her designee, or as nominee, and proxy with
powers of substitution for and in the name and place of the undersigned, to appear, represent and cast votes
only as I specifically instruct in reference to the following matters to come before the Special Meeting of
The Membership to be held on Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 from 6: to 7:30 PM in the meeting room of
the Betty Ferguson Community Center located at 3000 NW 199 th Street, Miami Gardens, Fl.
33056.
Limited Powers
I hereby specifically authorize and instruct my proxy to cast my vote in reference to the
following matters only as indicated below.
â Should the Board of Directors be authorized to dedicate a Right of Way to The City of
Miami Gardens to all of the paved streets and cul-de-sacs in our Community, as indicated
on the Exhibit printed on the back of this Proxy, for the purpose of having The City of
Miami Gardens install new paving and drainage thereon and maintaining same thereafter at
no additional cost to the individual lot owners.
Yes No
The undersigned ratify and confirm any and all acts and things that the proxy may do or cause to be
done in the premises, whether at the meeting referred to above or at any change, adjournment, or
continuation of it, and revoke all prior proxies previously executed.
DATED: 2015 UNIT OWNERS
Signature
Signature
SUBSTITUTION OF PROXY
The undersigned, appointed as proxy above, does hereby designate to substitute for me in the proxy set
forth above.
DATED: , 2015
PROXY
(In no event shall this proxy be valid for a period longer than 90 days after the date of the first meeting for which it was given.)
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Sincerely,
COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANTS GROUP, INC.
D BA TIMBERLAKE MANAGEMENT
NOTICE
Dear Homeowners:
There will be a Special Meeting of The Membership on Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 from
6: to 7:30 PM in the meeting room of the Betty Ferguson Community Center located at
3000 NW 1996 Street, Miami Gardens, Fl. 33056. The purpose of this meeting will be to vote
for or against the dedication of Right of Way of our paved streets and cul-de-sacs to the City of
Miami Gardens.
The City of Miami Gardens has indicated to Miramar Gardens Townhouse Homeowners
Association, Inc. that they will provide drainage and roadway improvements to all of our paved
areas if we dedicate a Right of Way of these paved areas to the City.
This translates as follows:
THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS WILL REPLACE THE FAULTY AND NONEXISTANT
DRAINAGE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND REPAVE OUR STREETS AND CULDESACS AT
NO COST TO EACH OF US AS HOMEOWNERS. AFTER THIS WORK IS COMPLETED,
THE CITY WILL THEN MAINTAIN THE PAVING AND DRAINAGE IN THE FUTURE.
Attached you will find a survey which shows in DARK BROAD LINES, the areas which will be
dedicated to the city.
Your Board of Directors has reviewed the pros and cons of this proposed dedication of these
paved areas with the Association's Attorney and we believe this is a WIN - WIN situation for all
of us as owners here in Miramar Gardens.
It is extremely important for you to complete the enclosed PROXY-REFERENDUM and return
it in the STAMPED, SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE, TO THE Board of Directors as soon as
you possibly can. We, as an Association and as individual Owners stand to gain additional value
in our homes by having our streets paved with new drainage to remove the standing water from
the areas around and in our streets.
The future of these FREE PROJECTS is in your hands. Please complete and return the PROXY
— REFERENDUM NOW.
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21340 NW 40th Circle Court
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Elizabeth Knight
C/O Lisa Sippio
21342 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
German Navarrete
21348 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Lazaro & Maria de Jesus Douglas Hutchinson Justo & Lourdes Clavijo
21350 NW 40th Circle Court 21352 NW 40th Circle Court 21354 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Joan Fairweather Magalys Burgess Ricardo Rodriguez &
21356 NW 40th Circle Court 21358 NW 40th Circle Court Mercedes Garcia
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 21360 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Jorge & Caridad Berrios Soledad Ferrer Emperatriz Mateo
21362 NW 40th Circle Court 21364 NW 40th Circle Court 21366 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
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Carlos R Lopez Armando & Gloria Armas Federal National Mortgage Association
21368 NW 40th Circle Court 21370 NW 40th Circle Court 21372 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Josephine Mondelli Maria L. Lopez Maria E. Santiesteban
21374 NW 40th Circle Court 21376 NW 40th Circle Court 21378 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
arlos & Aura Rodriguez
21380 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Grace Davis
21306 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Jesus & Maria Zayaz
21382 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Ricardo and Lina Maldonado
21304 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Jose R Martinez &
Maria L Gutierrez
21384 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
NS GROUP ACQUISITON, LLC
21302 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Stephen Texon Mirey Mualin Yamisel D. Aguiar & Arley Aguiar
21300 NW 40th Circle Court 21319 NW 40th Circle Court 21317 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-3506 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Frank & Ritzarah Sosa Minelio Manzano Francisco & Maria Puentes
21315 NW 40th Circle Court 21313 NW 40th Circle Court 21311 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1179 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1179 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1179
Mercedes & Juan Thomas Rosa
21309 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1179
Rogelio Wong & Liliam Gonzalez
21303 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1179
Adolfo & Juana Velez
21449 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1108
Otoniel Nava &
Saray Bermudez
21307 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Manuel & Maria Rubines &
Mario Rubines
21301 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1179
Victor M Rodriguez
21447 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1108
Frank Acevedo
21305 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1179
Jose & Maria Rodriguez
21451 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1108
Elysee Charley
21445 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1108
Roy & Arquetta Alberto Oscar & Luz Sarsosa R & R Global Services Corp
21443 NW 40th Circle Court 21441 NW 40th Circle Court 21439 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1108 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1108 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1108
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Nicolas & Socorro Galvez Ramon S. Martinez Wilfred & Martha Vargas
21437 NW 40th Circle Court 21435 NW 40th Circle Court 21389 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1108 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1108 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551189
Maria M. Llaguno Margaret Hall Tangier T. Barber
21387 NW 40th Circle Court 21385 NW 40th Circle Court 21383 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1189 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551189
JUan & Costancia Matias Maria & Pedro L. Estrada Joaquin Pasto
21381 NW 40th Circle Court 21379 NW 40th Circle Court 21377 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551189 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551188 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551188
Lester & Joyce Davis Estate of Alfonso Lopez Delphine E. Wilson
21375 NW 40th Circle Court 21373 NW 40th Circle Court 21371 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551188 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1188 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551188
Ahgel & Georgina Gutierrez Casimiro & Rosario Rico Winsome Mahoney
21331 NW 40th Circle Court 21329 NW 40th Circle Court 21327 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551187 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551187
Orlando Ulloa Ruby T. Fox Ecdin & Yohanna Bonilla
21325 NW 40th Circle Court 21323 NW 40th Circle Court 21321 N. W. 40 Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551187 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551187 Miami, Florida 33055
Walter & Myrna Waters Jose Alvarenga-Santiago Manuel & Maria Zuniga
21408 NW 40th Circle Court 21406 NW 40th Circle Court 21404 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551109 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551109 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551109
Modesto Esquivel Engracia M. Quintero CITIMORTGAGE INC.
21402 NW 40th Circle Court 21400 NW 40th Circle Court 21398 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551109 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551109 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551168
Andres & Nieve Zuniga Mayda Manzano Juan Jose Gonzalez
21396 NW 40th Circle Court 21394 NW 40th Circle Court 21392 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551168 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551168 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551168
RPS Investments, Inc. Diane Hernandez Bienvenido Hernandez
21390 NW 40th Circle Court 21388 NW 40th Circle Court 21386 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551168 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551168 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
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Francisco S. Puig Jose Antonio Bravo Gen aro Mosquera
21420 NW 40th Circle Court 21418 NW 40th Circle Court 21416 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Arostegui Leoncia Miryan V. Ruiz Carlos & Dora Noriega
21414 NW 40th Circle Court 21412 NW 40th Circle Court 21410 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Leonardo & Ada Aguero Armando & Caroly Soler Augusto & Martha Oqueli
21422 NW 40th Circle Court 21424 NW 40th Circle Court 21426 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Elionic Rosell CIT SOLUTIONS INC. R&R GLOBAL SERVICES CORP
21428 NW 40th Circle Court 21430 NW 40th Circle Court 21432 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Miryam Ruiz Juan & Margot Prieto Vivian Hernandez
21434 NW 40th Circle Court 21436 NW 40th Circle Court 21438 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Horace & Barbara Davis Winsome Murphy Rw American Investment LLc
21440 NW 40th Circle Court 21442 NW 40th Circle Court 21444 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Humberto Perez Fernando & Ada Ligori Manuel Zamora
21446 NW 40th Circle Court 21448 NW 40th Circle Court 21450 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1184 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1184 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1184
Jose & Delfina Barrios and Jeronimo & Sonia Conrado Angelica M. Brooks
Joaquin Miranda 21454 NW 40th Circle Court 21456 NW 40th Circle Court
21452 NW 40th Circle Court Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1184 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1184
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1184
Cepeda Maria & Gloiver SANCHEZ
21458 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1184
21458 nw 40TH Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Sofia Batchelor
21464 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1185
Aurelio Teyra
21460 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1184
Grace Jackson
21466 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Gustavo & Yeline Perez
21462 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1184
Gabriel Espinosa
21468 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1185
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Jean Newton Earl A. Oconnor Albis Peralta
21470 NW 40th Circle Court 21472 NW 40th Circle Court 21474 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1185 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1185 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1185
Juan & Maria Gomez Erasmo Moreno-Rodriguez Orlando & Taimira Leiva
21463 NW 40th Circle Court 21461 NW 40th Circle Court 21459 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1190 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1190 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1190
ARG INVESTORS, LLC Gina G. Romero Jorge & Isis Vera
21457 NW 40th Circle Court 21455 NW 40th Circle Court 21453 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1108 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1108 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1108
Wells Fargo Bank Stephen R. Thompson Yesenia Castro
Z1473 NW 40th Circle Court 21471 NW 40th Circle Court 21469 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1191 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1191 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1191
Miguel Castro Rafael A. & Maria V. Cordoba Hugo & Nelly Ruiz
Z1467 NW 40th Circle Court 21465 NW 40th Circle Court 21481 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1191 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1191 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1191
Dejasson & Yvette Beauchamp Marie L. Luzince Amelia Rosa
21479 NW 40th Circle Court 21477 NW 40th Circle Court 21475 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1191 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1191 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1191
Palo Camacho ONEWEST BANK, FSB Pedro Quincose & Madelay Perez
21476 NW 40th Circle Court 21478 NW 40th Circle CT 21480 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1191 Carol City, Florida 33055-1262 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1185
Airge L. Ramos & Anna I. Valero Victor & Maria Plas Nelsan Silva
21482 NW 40th Circle Court 21484 NW 40th Circle Court 21486 NW 40th Circle Court
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1185 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1185 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1186
Bienvenido & Carolin Hernandez Pedro Ortega Derryle W. Baughman
213'01 NW 39 Ave 21303 NW 39 Avenue 21305 NW 39 Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1116
Alberto & Shaheeda Asensio
211307 NW 39 Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1116
Elsie Centeno {END FIELD}
21309 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
10330 Orange CT
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026
Francisco & Jacqueline Martinez
21311 NW 39 Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1116
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'Efrain 0. Fernandez Rosa Martin Clifford L. Lyons
21323 NW 39 Avenue 21321 NW 39 Avenue 21319 NW 39 Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1116 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1116 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1116
Daniel & Marielle Darbouze IES Holdings, LLC Orlando Castellanos
21317 NW 39 Avenue 21315 NW 39 Avenue 21313 NW 39 Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1116 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1116 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1116
Socho Investments, LLC Filiberto & Maria Rosales R & R GLOBAL SERVICES CORP.
3871 NW 213 St. 3873 NW 213 St. 3875 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1112 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1112 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1113
Cornelius & Mary Blanding Balassiano Holdings LLC Francisco & Evelyn Martinez
3877 NW 213 St. 3879 NW 213 St. 21325 NW 39 Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1113 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1113 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1114
B.E. Ponton & B.E. Galvez Pedro Luis Ortega Bright Property Solutions, LLC
21327 NW 39 Avenue 21329 NW 39 Avenue 21331 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1114 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1114 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1114
Gloria C. Latorre RUSOL & CO TRS W & W Capital Investments LLC
21333 NW 39 Avenue 3869 NW 213 St. 3867 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1114 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Pedro L. Ortega
3865 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1112
Jorge Ramon Dishmey
3259 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1112
Violet Ryland & Willie Williams
and W. Curlie
3863 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1112
Jorge E. Hallon
3857 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33169
Efrain Collazo
3861 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33169
Boson Florida LLC
3855 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1111
Maria Guzman Fouad Lebbad Rose Laure Janvier
3853 NW 213 St. 3851 NW 213 St. 3849 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1110 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1110 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1110
Nicodeme Pierre Ricardo Barcelona Third Sunrise Investment Corp.
3847 NW 213 St. 3845 NW 213 St. 21385 NW 39 Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1110 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1110 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1118
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Migdalia Solis Santiago & Marina Jimenez James & Julia Jones
21383 NW 39 Avenue 21381 NW 39 Avenue 21379 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1118 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1118 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1118
Santiago & Marina Jimenez Gilberto Elorza Alfonso & Nora Lopez
21377 NW 39 Ave. 21375 NW 39 Ave. 21373 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1118 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1118 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551117
Mohammed Amin R & R Global Services Corp. Saadia D. Sibilia
21345 NW 39 Ave. 21347 NW 39 Ave. 21349 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551115 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551115
Gabriela Cordoba Sotero Recendiz & Cirila Herrera Ivette Cubillo
21351 NW 39 Ave. 21353 NW 39 Ave. 21355 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551115 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551115 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551115
FUSION RE 1 LLC Carlos & Rosa Rodriguez Eunice Castillo
21357 NW 39 Ave. 21359 NW 39 Ave. 21361 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551115 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551117 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551117
Elia & Edwin Peraza Isaias & Francisca Charcas Luis & Divanna Idrovo
21363 NW 39 Ave. 21365 NW 39 Ave. 21367 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551117 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551117 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551117
Alberto & Luz Charcas ALBERTO CHARKAS & LUZ Edel Clemente Perez & Marisol Martinez
21369 NW 39 Ave. 21371 NW 39 Ave. 21335 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551117 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551117 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551117
Evelio Morera Raquel Ramirez Daniel & Vilma Landa
21337 NW 39 Ave. 21339 NW 39 Ave. 21341 NW 39 Ave.
Miumi Gardens, Florida 33055-1114 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1114 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1114
Norma L. Perdomo Alberto & Johann Lugo Jayson Escobar
213413 NW 39 Ave. 21455 NW 39 Ave. 21453 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1114 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551158 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551158
James M. Bradshaw 18033 N.W.LLC Hector & Jaidy Camps
21451 NW 39 Ave. 21449 NW 39 Ave. 21447 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551158 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551158 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551158
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`Vi Merlina Scott & Delroy & AMIN MOHAMMAD & SABIRA Kenneth & Kay Copeland
Anthony Thorpe 21443 NW 39 Ave. 21441 NW 39 Avenue
21445 NW 39 Ave. Miami Gardens, Florida 330551158 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1158
Miami Gardens, Florida 33166
Raidel & Cristina Miranda Damian Tejera do Teresa Francisco Diaz & Sintya Uriarte
21439 NW 39 Ave. 21437 NW 39 Ave. 21435 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551122 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551122
James & Renee Wimes Francisco & Rigoberto Diaz Alfredo & Norma Ponce
21433 NW 39 Avenue 21431 NW 39 Ave. 21429 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551122 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551122 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551122
Cesar Hernandez & Elba Nieves
21427 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Joseph Stewart & Mildred Stewart
21423 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551122
Carolyn Garcia
21421 NW 39 Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551122
Maximo and Maria Piloto Faustino & Maria Piloto Gabriel & Raisa Nieto
Z1419 NW 39 Ave. 21417 NW 39 Ave. 21407 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551122 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551122 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551121
Pedro J. Jimenez Hilda M. Rodriguez Idalina Torres
2'1409 NW 39 Ave. 21411 NW 39 Ave. 21413 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551121 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551121 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551121
Syed A. Sharieff Anselmo & Violet Rodriguez Hilda M. Rodriguez
21415 NW 39 Ave. 21397 NW 39 Ave. 21399 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551121 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551120 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551120
Hilda M. Rodriguez Hilda Maria Rodriguez Leonel & Carmen Duarte
21401 NW 39 Ave. 21403 NW 39 Ave. 21405 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 330551120 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551120 Miami Gardens, Florida 330551195
Jaime Hernandez Denys Prima Gonzalo Bergara
21387 NW 39 Ave. 21389 NW 39 Ave. 21391 NW 39 Ave.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1118 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1118 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1118
Wayne & Altamae Cox Oscar & Gladys Hernandez Osiris & Edith Rojas
2t393 NW 39 Ave. 21395 NW 39 Ave. 3811 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1118 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1120 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1125
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Hernando & Maria Moncada Wilfredo Santos Jorge & Maria Garcia
3815 NW 213 St. 3817 NW 213 St. 3819 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1125 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1110 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1110
HSL Property Holdings IV,LLC Gator Investments, LLC Joaquin Pasto
3821 NW 213 St. 3801 NW 213 St. 3803 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-0000 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1125 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1125
Ramon & Gladys Rodriguez Israel & Yolanda Gonzalez Leonardo E. Scarpate
3805 NW 213 St. 3807 NW 213 St. 3809 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1125 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1125 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1125
Jagdan Rentals LLC Larry Powell Guillermo & Fanny Sanabria
3700 NW 213 St. 3702 NW 213 St. 3704 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1159 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1159 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1159
BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING Rene Canizalez Jennie Sanchez
3706 NW 213 St. 3708 NW 213 St. 3720 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1159 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1159 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1102
Christopher Martinez and
Francisco Martinez
3722 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1102
Franklyn & Mary Marshall
3728. NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1102
FOWAD LEBBAD
3724 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1102
Innelle Simon
3710 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1102
Sebrina Johnson
3726 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1102
Gino Angella
3712 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1102
Michelle Lynn Garcia Evens Simonis Mr. Jack Arias
3714 NW 213 St. 3716 NW 213 St. 3718 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1159 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1159 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1159
Mario H. Sanabria Maria Crespo Bernise M. Kerson
3738 NW 213 St. 3736 NW 213 St. 3734 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1102 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1102 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1102
Pioneer Property Development Corp.
3732 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1102
Annie G. Young
3730 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1102
Guillermo Huete
3800 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1124
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Sara Rodriguez Myana M. ALVARENGA Mario & Maria Gonzalez
3802 NW 213 St. 3804 NW 213 St. 3806 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1124 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1124 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1124
Eduardo & Miriam Escorcia Lorenza A. Alarcon Bernadette Dike
3808 NW 213 St. 3810 NW 213 St. 3812 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1124 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1124 Miami Gardens, Florida 33189-3814
Perfecto & Glevia Hallon Oscar & Gloria Luz Montoya ALI3ERTO LOPEZ & ELENA
3834 NW 213 St. 3832 NW 213 St. 3830 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1104 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1104 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1104
Denys Pruna Justo Sanchez Adam C. Olinick
3828 NW 213 St. 3826 NW 213 St. 3824 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1103 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1103 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1103
Elsa. Caranza Roberto Medina & Juana Cuba Miguel & Cecilia Franco
3.822 NW 213 St. 3820 NW 213 St. 3818 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1103 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1103 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1103
Nereida Morales James & Ruth Simpkins John & Linda Irving
3816 NW 213 St. 3814 NW 213 St. 3916 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1103 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1103 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1103
Manuel & Xiomara Santana Harry & Martha Zeas Martin & Suze Dorsainvil
39i4 NW 213 St. 3912 NW 213 St. 3910 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1119 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1119 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055
Renwick Rhymer Michael & Lisa Betsy Pedro Ortega
3892 NW 213 St. 3894 NW 213 St. 3896 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1107 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1107 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1107
Sunshine Homes LLC Ramon Reyes Second Sunrise Investment Corp.
3890 NW 213 St. 3888 NW 213 St. 3886 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1107 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1107 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1107
Ranym Investments Corp. Aredis Perez Marriage & Family Enrichment
3884 NW 213 St. 3882 NW 213 St. 3880 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, FL 33055 Miami, Florida 33055-1107 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1107
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Advanta IRA Trust LLc James & Ruth Simpkins Best Choice Properties LLC
3878 NW 213 St. 3876 NW 213 St. 3874 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1107 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1107 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1107
Grand Palms Investments, Inc. Pedro L. Ortega Norman Miller
3872 NW 213 St. 3870 NW 213 St. 3868 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1107 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1107 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1107
Flora Owens IMAR HOME-NORTH DADE LLC Edward Austin and Dena J. Solomon
3866 NW 213 St. c/o Steven Meister, Ben-Ezra & Katz P.A. 3862 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1107 3864 NW 213 St. Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1106
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1106
Yolanda Gil Pedro & Brigida Guzman Eduardo Ochoa
3860 NW 213 St. 3858 NW 213 St. 3856 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1106 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1106 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1106
Pedro Ortega Jose A. & Maria Zamora Maria Zamora
3854 NW 213 St. 3852 NW 213 St. 3850 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1106 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1106 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1105
Mario & Sandra Grullon Diana Doucet Alexis Perez & Yoaxsy Fernandez
3848 NW 213 St. 3846 NW 213 St. 3844 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1105 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1105 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1104
M.G.A.Holdings Group, Inc. NS Group Acquisition LLC Yolanda Armas
3842 NW 213 St. 3840 NW 213 St. 3838 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1104 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1104 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1104
Harry Frazier Claudette Brinson Ethel Clarke Le
3836 NW 213 St. 3908 NW 213 St. 3906 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1104 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1119 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1119
Aurora Home Loan Services, LLC Carlos Posada Diana Gil-Garcia
3904 NW 213 St. 3902 NW 213 St. 3900 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1119 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1119 Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1196
Lnis & Clara Gonzalez
3898 NW 213 St.
Miami Gardens, Florida 33055-1107
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Folio Number: ____________________
Address: _______________________________________
RIGHT-OF-WAY DEED
THIS INDENTURE, made this ____ day of __________ A.D., 2015, between
Miramar Gardens Townhouse Homeowners Association, Inc., a Florida Non-Profit
Corporation, and whose address is 3399 N.W.72 Avenue, Suite 215, Miami, Florida
33122, party of the first part, and the CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS a Florida municipal
corporation of the County of Miami-Dade, party of the second part.
WITNESSETH that the said party of the first part and in consideration of the sum
of ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) and other good valuable consideration to it in hand paid by the
party of the second part, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has granted,
bargained and sold to the said party of the second part, its successors in interest; for
the purpose of a public highway and/or road and purposes incidental thereto, all right,
title, interest, claim or demand of the party of the first part, in and to the following
described land, situate, lying and being in the County of Miami-Dade and State of
Florida, to wit:
See attached EXHIBIT “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof.
And the said party of the first part does hereby fully warrant the title to said land, and will
defend the same against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.
It is the intention of the party of the first part hereto by this instrument to convey
to the party of the second part, and its successors in interest, the land herein described
for use as public right of way.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said party of the first part has caused these presents to
be signed in its name by its President the day and year above written.
Signed, sealed and delivered
In presence of us.
_______________________________
Witness to Signature
_______________________________
Print name
_______________________________
Print address
Miramar Gardens
Townhouse Homeowners Association, Inc.
a Florida Non-Profit Corporation
By: _______________________________
__________________________________
Print Name/Title
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_______________________________
Witness to signature
_______________________________
Print name
_______________________________
Print address
CORPORATE SEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE )
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this day personally appeared before me, an officer
duly authorized to administer oaths and take acknowledgments, __________________,
managing member acting as president of _________________________, a Florida
limited liability company, who is personally known to me or has produced
_________________ as identification and who executed the foregoing instrument freely
and voluntarily for the purposes thereon expressed and who did not take an oath.
WITNESS my hand and official seal this ____ day of __________ A.D., 2015.
_______________________________________________
SIGNATURE OF PERSON TAKING ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Printed name of Acknowledger _____________________________
Notary Public, State of __________________
Serial Number: (if any) __________________
My commission expires: _________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND CORRECTNESS:
_______________________________
CITY ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO DESCRIPTION
_______________________________
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
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18605 NW 27th Avenue
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
City of Miami Gardens
Agenda Cover Memo
Council Meeting Date: June 24, 2015 Item Type:
(Enter X in box)
Resolution Ordinance Other
X
Fiscal Impact:
(Enter X in box)
Yes
No
Ordinance Reading:
(Enter X in box)
1st Reading 2nd Reading
x Public Hearing:
(Enter X in box)
Yes No Yes No
X
Funding Source: (Enter Fund & Dept)Advertising Requirement:Yes No
X
Contract/P.O. Required: Yes No RFP/RFQ/Bid #:(Enter #)
X
Strategic Plan Related: Yes No Strategic Plan Priority Area:
Enhance Organizational
Bus. & Economic Dev
Public Safety
Quality of Education
Qual. of Life & City Image
Communication
Strategic Plan Obj./Strategy:
N/A X
Sponsor Name: Cameron Benson,
City Manager
Department:Development Services & Code
Compliance
Short Title:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS,
FLORIDA THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
LLC, FOR THAT CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2780 NW 167 TERRACE,
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO,
FOR A NON-USE VARIANCE OF SECTION 34-34 OF THE CITY’S LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ALLOW A 50 FEET LOT FRONTAGE WHERE A 75
FEET MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGE IS REQUIRED; AND TO ALLOW A 5,250
SQUARE FEET LOT AREA WHERE A 7,500 SQUARE FEET MINIMUM LOT
AREA IS REQUIRED; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summary:
Background
Item O-1) Quasi-Judicial
Resolution/Public Hearing
Property - 2780 NW 167th Terrace
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The subject property is 50’ x 105’ in size, comprising 5,250 SF and is currently vacant. The
residential properties to the north and east, as well as many other properties in the surrounding
area, are similar in frontage and lot area (net).
The requested variance will allow construction of one (1) single family home. The proposed
dwelling unit is 1,475 SF in size and consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property is a platted lot according to the plat recorded in Plat Book 39 Page 83 of the Public
Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Conclusion:
The requested action is generally consistent with the policies, goals and objectives of the City’s
Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP), and satisfies Section 34-47(b) and (h) of the
City’s Land Development Regulations (LDRs), which establishes the criteria for granting variances.
The variance requested is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the
land, allowing this variance will not compromise the spirit and intent of the ordinance.
Proposed Action:
Recommend adoption of the Resolution.
Attachments: Exhibit “A” – Legal Description
Exhibit “B” – Staff Recommendation
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015____ 1
2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 3
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION 4
SUBMITTED BY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT LLC, FOR THAT 5
CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2780 NW 167 TERRACE, 6
MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT “A” 7
ATTACHED HERETO, FOR A NON-USE VARIANCE OF 8
SECTION 34-342 OF THE CITY’S LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE 9
TO ALLOW A 50 FEET LOT FRONTAGE WHERE A 75 FEET 10
MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGE IS REQUIRED; AND TO ALLOW A 11
5,250 SQUARE FEET LOT AREA WHERE A 7,500 SQUARE 12
FEET MINIMUM LOT AREA IS REQUIRED; PROVIDING FOR 13
THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN 14
EFFECTIVE DATE. 15
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WHEREAS, the Housing Development LLC ("Applicant"), owns that certain real 17
property located at 2780 NW 167 Terrace ("Property"), more particularly described on 18
Exhibit "A," attached hereto, and 19
WHEREAS, the Applicant is seeking a variance of Section 34-342 of the City of 20
Miami Gardens Land Development Code to allow a 50 feet lot frontage where a 75 feet 21
minimum lot frontage is required, and to allow a 5,250 square feet lot area where a 22
7,500 square feet minimum lot area is required, and 23
WHEREAS, the requested variance will allow for the construction of a three 24
bedroom, one bath single family home, and 25
WHEREAS, the City’s Planning and Zoning Staff recommends approval of the 26
Application, and 27
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the testimony of the Applicant, if any, 28
and 29
WHEREAS, the City Council also considered the testimony of the City’s Planning 30
and Zoning Staff, and the Staff Report is attached hereto as Exhibit “B” incorporated 31
herein by reference, 32
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 33
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: 34
Section 1. ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas 35
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby 36
made a specific part of this Resolution. 37
Section 2. APPROVAL: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens 38
hereby approves the Application submitted by Housing Development LLC, for a 39
variance of Section 34-342 of the Land Development Code to allow a 50 feet lot 40
frontage where a 75 feet minimum lot frontage is required; and to allow a 5,250 square 41
feet lot area where a 7,500 square feet minimum lot area is required. 42
Section 3. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately 43
upon its final passage. 44
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI 45
GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON ____________, 2015. 46
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OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR 49
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ATTEST: 53
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RONETTA TAYLOR, MMC, CITY CLERK 57
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PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY 60
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SPONSORED BY: CAMERON BENSON, CITY MANAGER 63
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Moved by: __________________ 65
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VOTE: _________ 67
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Mayor Oliver Gilbert , III ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 69
Vice Mayor Felicia Robinson ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 70
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 71
Councilman David Williams Jr ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 72
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 73
Councilman Rodney Harris ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 74
Councilman Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 75
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Exhibit “A” - Legal Description
Lots 3 and 4 of block 5 “SECOND ADDITION TO GOLDEN GLADES PARK” according to the Plat Thereof as
Recorded in Plat Book 39 Page 83 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
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PZ-2015-000651 – Non-Use Variance Request
Housing Development LLC
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
PZ-2015-000651
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applicant: Housing Development LLC
Property Location: 2780 NW 167 TER
Property Size: 5,250 SF
Future Land Use: Neighborhood
Existing Zoning: R-1 Single Family Residential
Requested Action(s):
1. Non-use variance of Section 34-342 to allow 50’ lot frontage
where 75’ minimum is required and lot area (net) of 5,250 SF
where 7,500 SF minimum is required.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the requested action subject to the following condition:
1. That plans submitted for building permit be substantially in compliance with that submitted
with this application labeled “New Single Family Residence Model Helen” as prepared by
Ruben Juan Pujol, consisting of sheets A-1 through A-3 and I-1, signed and sealed 2/13/2015.
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS:
Neighborhood Land Use Characteristics
Property Future Land Use
Designation Zoning Classification Existing Use
Subject Site Neighborhood R-1 Single Family Residential Vacant
North Neighborhood R-1 Single Family Residential Vacant
South Commerce PCD – Planned Corridor Development Retail
East Neighborhood R-1 Single Family Residential Residential
West Neighborhood R-1 Single Family Residential Residential
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Housing Development LLC
Project Summary/Background
The subject property is 50’ x 105’ in size, comprising 5,250 SF and is currently vacant.
The residential properties to the north and east, as well as many other properties in the
surrounding area, are similar in frontage and lot area (net).
The requested variance will allow construction of one (1) single family home. The
proposed dwelling unit is 1,475 SF in size and consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property is a platted lot according to the plat recorded in Plat Book 39 Page 83 of
the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Consistency with City of Miami Gardens Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP)
The subject parcel is designated Neighborhood on the Land Use Map of the Future Land Use
Element of the Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP). As outlined in Objective 1.2
of the CDMP, the Neighborhood land use designation applies to areas intended for low and
medium density residential development with supporting commercial and office uses. The
designation of Neighborhood is specifically intended to protect single family homes from
encroachment or intrusion from incompatible land uses.
Policy 1.2.1: Uses consistent with the Neighborhood land use designation shall primarily
include low and low-medium density residential uses. Medium and medium-high densities,
suburban commercial and office, and mixed-use planned use may be permitted subject to the
performance criteria set forth in this plan.
Policy 1.2.2: The Neighborhood land use designation shall provide for a variety of housing
types and densities.
Conclusion: The proposed development of the property is generally compatible with the
surrounding land uses in the area and consistent with the goals and objectives of the CDMP.
Anticipated Facilities Impact
Concurrency determinations are not finalized during the zoning approval process. This
recommendation to approve the requested action does not constitute a final development order;
one or more concurrency determinations will subsequently be required.
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Housing Development LLC
Zoning Review and Analysis
Section 34-47 (b) and (h) states:
(b) Authorized variances and waivers. The zoning appeals board shall have the authority to
grant the following variances:
(1) A variance in the numerical yard or area requirements of any district where there are
unusual and practical difficulties in carrying out these provisions due to an irregular
shape of the lot, topography, or other conditions. However, such variance shall not
seriously affect any adjoining property or the general welfare.
(2) A variance when an owner can demonstrate that a strict application of the terms of
this chapter relating to the construction or alteration of buildings or structures, the use of
or relating to the use of the land will impose unusual and impractical difficulties, but not
reduced financial value alone.
(h) Criteria for granting variances. Upon appeal or direct application in specific cases to hear and
grant applications for non-use variances and waivers of this chapter, when authorized, the
zoning appeals board may grant approval, approval with conditions of the application upon
showing by the applicant that the non-use variance or waiver that all the following have been
met:
(1) The particular physical surroundings, shape, topographical condition, or other physical
or environmental condition of the specific property involved would result in a particular
hardship upon the owner, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience, if the regulations
were carried out literally.
(2) The conditions upon which the request for a variance is based are unique to the
parcel and would not be generally applicable to other property within the vicinity.
(3) The alleged difficulty or hardship was not deliberately created to establish a use or
structure which is not otherwise consistent with this Code.
(4) The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
to other property or improvements in the vicinity.
(5) The proposed variance will not substantially increase the congestion in the public
streets, or increase the danger of fire, or endanger the public safety, or substantially
diminish or impair property values within the vicinity.
(6) The variance request is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable
use of the land, building, or structure;
(7) The granting of the variance request will be in harmony with the general intent and
purpose of these regulations and the comprehensive plan;
(8) Nonconforming use of neighboring lands, structures, or buildings in the same zoning
district, and the permitted use of lands, structures, or buildings in other zoning districts,
shall not be considered grounds for the authorization of a variance; and
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PZ-2015-000651 – Non-Use Variance Request
Housing Development LLC
(9) Financial hardship is not the only evidence of a hardship considered in the
authorization of a variance.
Findings of the request pursuant to the criteria for granting variances set forth above are
as follows:
The property could not be developed under current conditions as per Section 34-
342. Residential lots platted prior to incorporation of the City in some instances
tend to be smaller than typical lot size required under current ordinance.
Property is platted according to the plat recorded in Plat Book 39 Page 83 of the
Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida. The applicant is not responsible for
the size of the property, existing property predates the ordinance.
The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
to other property or improvements in the vicinity. Allowing this variance should not
impede normal or orderly development nearby since proposed dwelling unit will not
alter the essential character of the neighborhood.
With the exception of the variance requested, the proposed dwelling unit would
meet the required development standards as set forth in Section 34-342. Approval
of the variance is the minimum required allowing the reasonable use of the
property.
Conclusion:
The requested action is generally consistent with the policies, goals and objectives of the
City’s Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP), and satisfies Section 34-47(b) and
(h) of the City’s Land Development Regulations (LDRs), which establishes the criteria for
granting variances. The variance requested is the minimum variance that will make possible
the reasonable use of the land, allowing this variance will not compromise the spirit and
intent of the ordinance.
Attachments:
Survey
Letter of Intent
Proposed Site Improvements
Hearing Map-Zoning
Hearing Map-Aerial
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Quarterly Report 2 | Page
III work as the final cost to complete the project. The Revision II portion of the Police
Building was completed in April 2015.
The Garage Structure is pending a final Warranty negotiation for materials, labor and
installation.
The steel structure for City Hall elevated walkway to Parking Garage has been completed.
The Punch List for the structure was issued in 12/2014 and the Contractor is working to
complete the items on the City’s List supplied in 1/2015. That work is ongoing.
The Police Building’s Completion Status:
The 1st floor completion work for the structural repairs commenced the week of 11/8/14
inclusive of deconstruction of all systems and construction in the areas impacting removal
of floors. The work was completed April 2015.
The City Council at its’ 11/12/14 meeting approved an agreement developed between Staff
and Skanska for the completion of The work for the Municipal Project involving Revision 20,
Phase II and Phase III construction work. The City issued an Authorization for
Commencement of the completion work the week of 11/17/14.
On 5/30/14 Miami Dade Fire Inspections were conducted in the Police Building with the
issuance of comments and requirements that will have cost implication for the Phase III
work. A second walk thru was conducted the week of 11/5/14 where in which several
additional items were addressed by the Fire Marshall in advance of the work proceeding for
the completion of Phase III. Subsequent meetings and reviews of the work were
conducted in May and June of 2015 and the Fire Marshall issued comments that
must be completed before TCO can be requested.
Other Contract work in the PD is ongoing in addition to making revisions to respond to
Miami Dade GSA and Fire Department comments requiring modification of systems for
code compliance.
HVAC Duct work revisions are completed are completed at the mechanical Penthouse to
meet Safety requirements. Other Duct work modifications are being re-installed after
completion of the Revision 20 work.
The work related to Revision 20 has been completed and the floors were covered
April 12, 2015 in order to reinstall and reconstruct the balance of the Ground Floor
construction and finishes. Subsequent to completion of the remediation work,
Skanska is scheduled to complete substantially all work in the Building and
associated Phase III completion work early summer 2015.
The PD elevated walkway bridge structure was installed 5/16/14. The estimated time of
completion for the bridge is the end of June 2015.
Roofing at Bridge is complete.
Finishes on the Third and Second floor are 98% installed subject to final inspections.
Finishes at the Ground Floor are 95% Complete and scheduled to be complete by the
end of June 2015.
High Density Property Room Shelving scheduled to be installed by late September
2015. This work will be performed by Patterson & Pope, Inc. The vendor is
coordinating with Skanska final finishes for the rooms affected.
Communications Room Master Antenna system planning is underway and Skanska
is providing the necessary infrastructure work for installation when a vendor is
selected.
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Planning for the Real Time Crime Center is progressing. Room configurations and
other related activities are being planned for equipment and essential services for
the spaces involved.
GMP Owner Direct Purchase Status:
The actual tax savings for all invoices that have been paid by the City thru 6/15/15 is
$853,017.05.
Municipal Complex Exterior Signage: Design 100%, Bid Phase 80% – Jimmie Allen
Alternate Signage package is presently planned for Request for Quotations.
RFP was advertised for bids on 10/1/13. Contractors bid proposals were opened 10/29/13.
One bid was received which was non-responsive to all of the requirements in the RFP. City
Council approved the staff recommendation to reject the bid during the 12/11/13 meeting.
No permanent signage is displayed at the New City Hall as of this date.
Preparations are being made for Alternate Signage for submittal to Council soon.
Final determination of Signage concept design pending.
Project was bid: No bids were submitted due to bidder’s indication that the budget was too
low. The project Re-Bid package is under review for alternate pricing or change in materials
specified.
Municipal Complex Utility Relocation NW 185th Terrace: Design 90% complete
The project is on hold pending the complete analysis of the Municipal Complex budget.
Municipal Complex Roof PV Panels: Design 100% Complete, Bid Phase 85%
The revised RFP/Bid opening date was 4/24/14. Staff reviewed the submitted RFP/Bids
and 3 Design-Build Contractors will be scheduled to give an oral presentation for the final
selection.
The oral presentation for the Design-Build Contractors was held on 7/22/14.
Executive staff met with the Low Bidder and an analysis is underway to determine alternate
method of financing for installation.
FPL Awarded the City an Energy Rebate in 1/2015 which must be completed by 5/16/2015.
The City will be applying for an extension on the Award, as the project completion and
terms of the award will not coincide with the final date of the required expenditures in order
to apply for and secure the rebate.
Fueling Facility & Storm Drainage: Construction Document Phase 85%
The project is currently “On Hold”. No further action is being taken at this time.
Rolling Oaks Park Walking Trail: Construction Phase 100% – Anthony Smith
The final completion date was 11/21/14.
Final close out documentation for LAP agreement pending.
Reimbursement Package was submitted to FDOT. FDOT has processed the invoice
and the City is awaiting the final payment.
North Dade Optimist Park: Construction Phase 100% completed; – Anthony Smith
The Final Completion was achieved on 6/27/14.
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FY 2014FY 2014%FY 2015FY 2015%
BudgetYTD Revenuesof BudgetBudgetYTD Revenuesof Budget
Property Tax 22,955,29820,339,25788.60%23,600,09820,917,11988.63%
Utility Tax 1 10,128,0375,351,44552.84%10,398,0006,255,34960.16%
Franchise Fees 2 4,560,000809,96217.76%3,048,633666,96521.88%
Permits/License Tax/Other Fees 3 1,950,0001,707,16287.55%2,001,3011,991,86999.53%
Intergovernmental Revenue 11,174,0466,730,66360.23%11,294,4766,642,99558.82%
Charges for Services 4 6,396,1214,598,91171.90%6,565,3735,572,87984.88%
Fines & Forefeitures 5 5,163,8712,282,97244.21%4,017,7512,364,90258.86%
Miscellaneous Revenues 1,358,100983,88872.45%1,531,650957,71662.53%
Non-Operating Revenues 13,735,088899,5726.55%1,231,690679,75255.19%
TOTAL 77,420,56143,703,83256.45%63,688,97246,049,54672.30%
1 Most of the utility taxes are six months revenue. Higher receipts for FY 2015 is attributed to a one-time revenue received due to
telecommunications tax audit performed by the State
2 Franchise is lower attributed to late payment by towing franchise vendor
3 Business License Tax are due to be renew in August for FY 2016, therefore, the majority of the revenues in this category should
be recognized.
4 Charges for Services is higher in FY 2015 as the City received the first payment from the Stadium for Jazz in the Gardens in the amount of $3
million. However, in FY 2014, for the same period of time the City only received $2.5 million from the Stadium for the first payment. The City
is currently performing a reconciliation with AEG to finalize the final payment. The remaining variance is attributed to Police Off Duties service.
FY 2014 for the same period recognized $766,711 whle in FY 2015 has recognized $1.17 million
5 Increases in FY 2015 compared to FY 2014 were attributed to increase in Code Enforcement fines and Red Light Camera Special Master
collections.
GENERAL FUND
Revenues as of May 30, 2015
FY 2014FY 2014%FY 2015FY 2015%
BudgetYTD Expensesof BudgetBudgetYTD Expensesof Budget
1 43,143,01827,550,00763.86%42,762,68626,783,14962.63%
2 13,372,97110,016,41474.90%14,050,2359,859,85870.18%
956,701317,45133.18%290,35242,37514.59%
78,00033,42942.86%53,00047,16789.00%
8,448,6505,154,32261.01%6,524,9774,296,64865.85%
11,421,22100.00%7,72200.00%
TOTAL 77,420,56143,071,62355.63%63,688,97241,029,19764.42%
1 There is 9.3 remaining pay period for FY 2015. The percentage expensed should be 64.23%. The percentage is slightly lower partly
attribtued to PBA union contract has not been rectified and therefore union employees have not received the COLA yet, and partly due to
vacancies
2 Expenditures should be 66.66%. This expenditures is higher is attributed to Jazz in the Gardens expenditures, accounted for close to 26.7%
a budget of $3.75 million of which 95% have been expensed.
Other Uses
Emergency Reserve Build Up
Expenditures as of May 31, 2015
GENERAL FUND
Personnel Expenses
Operating Expenses
Capital Outlay
Grants and Aids
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FY 2014FY 2014%FY 2015FY 2015%
BudgetYTD Revenuesof BudgetBudgetYTD Revenuesof Budget
Local Option Gas Tax 1 2,076,0001,246,01060.02%2,089,5171,282,88161.40%
Permits/License Tax/Other Fees 50,79058,993116.15%62,00070,259113.32%
Intergovernmental Revenue 4,795,1351,869,06738.98%4,675,7741,941,51341.52%
Charges for Services 6,5008,112124.80%6,5008,463130.20%
Miscellaneous Revenues 2 116,778114,47798.03%215,0006,4933.02%
Non-Operating Revenues 4,745,611120,1722.53%572,628121,37621.20%
TOTAL 11,790,8143,416,83128.98%7,621,4193,430,98545.02%
1 Revenue is lagging than a month, and is within budget allocation.
2 Revenue increased in FY 2014 was attributed to a developer contribution.
TRANSPORTATION FUND
Revenues as of May 30, 2015
FY 2014FY 2014%FY 2015FY 2015%
BudgetYTD Expensesof BudgetBudgetYTD Expensesof Budget
1 $2,216,938$1,297,86058.54%2,330,5351,303,64155.94%
$1,607,566$673,27741.88%1,410,869581,45541.21%
$3,363,722$2,208,48265.66%2,557,047884,10934.58%
$4,602,588$2,5000.05%1,322,968539,70440.79%
TOTAL $11,790,8144,182,12035.47%7,621,4193,308,90943.42%
1 Salaries expenditure is lower due to vacancies
TRANSPORTATION FUND
Other Uses
Expenditures as of May 31, 2015
Personnel Expenses
Operating Expenses
Capital Outlay
FY 2014FY 2014%FY 2015FY 2015%
BudgetYTD Revenuesof BudgetBudgetYTD Revenuesof Budget
Permits/License Tax/Other Fees 2,088,5001,311,76962.81%1,648,2001,289,27178.22%
Charges for Services 173,335198,5300.00%253,275179,62470.92%
TOTAL 2,261,8351,510,29966.77%1,901,4751,468,89577.25%
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FUND
Revenues as of May 30, 2015
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FY 2014FY 2014%FY 2015FY 2015%
BudgetYTD Revenuesof BudgetBudgetYTD Revenuesof Budget
Permits/License Tax/Other Fees 1 40,00042,729106.82%52,00033,35864.15%
Grant 39,00024,0000.00%360,000 00.00%
Charges for Services 3,489,5493,437,98798.52%3,578,6163,232,02190.31%
Miscellaneous Revenues 5,000 2,37847.56%4,0001,81445.35%
Non-Operating Revenues 1,422,103 00.00%61,569 00.00%
TOTAL 4,995,6523,507,09470.20%4,056,1853,267,19380.55%
1 More permitting fees were issued in FY 2014
STORMWATER FUND
Revenues as of May 30, 2015
FY 2014FY 2014%FY 2015FY 2015%
BudgetYTD Expensesof BudgetBudgetYTD Expensesof Budget
1 1,676,1621,091,78165.14%1,373,542919,66966.96%
98,48955,52556.38%110,63355,46050.13%
487,184323,51766.41%417,300278,20066.67%
TOTAL 2,261,8351,470,82365.03%1,901,4751,253,32965.91%
1 Personnel Expenses is slightly higher due to employee payout
Expenditures as of May 31, 2015
Personnel Expenses
Operating Expenses
Other Uses
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FUND
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1,078,763
882,005
666,216
1,340,779
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63,580
13,798,565
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794,195
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2,169,302
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penditures as
STORMWA
FY 2014
YTD Expenses
343,261
65,022
8,682,057
3,546,695
12,637,035
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102.27%
62.92%
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ARTETA, JACQUELINE
LISETTA
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
3/2/2015
BROWN, SHADAE DARCELL POLICE DIVISON 3/9/2015
MCDUGLE IV, ALEXANDER CODE ENFORCEMENT 3/16/2015
NEGRON, MELISSA HUMAN RESOURCES 3/24/2015
MILLER, LINDELL YVETTE PROCUREMENT 3/30/2015
FOLEY, MAE FRANCES PARKS ATHLETICS 4/8/2015
GRUBER, GLENN BUILDING SERVICES 4/6/2015
LANIER, GREGORY RENAY SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD4/23/2015
ROBINSON, BARBARA A SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD4/23/2015
HEPBURN, ATHIMA LOUISE SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD4/23/2015
WARREN, KIMBERLY
DUSHAUN
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BRADLEY, CAMMERA
LAVON
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WILSON, KEYANNA
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HAUGHTON, TICHINA
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WILSON, HYACINTH P SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD4/23/2015
THOMAS, ASHLEE KATRICE PARKS RECREATION
DIVISION
4/27/2015
DAVIS, KEITH CHARLES PUBLIC WORKS-STREETS
DIVISION
5/4/2015
NEW HIRES/City Resident 3/1/2015 - 5/31/2015
NAME DEPARTMENT HIRE DATE
JOHNSON, JR., KENNITH PARKS ATHLETICS 3/9/2015
MCDUGLE IV, ALEXANDER CODE ENFORCEMENT 3/16/2015
FOLEY, MAE FRANCES PARKS ATHLETICS 4/8/2015
ROBINSON, BARBARA A SCHOOL CROSSING
GUARD
4/23/2015
HEPBURN, ATHIMA LOUISE SCHOOL CROSSING
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4/23/2015
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4/23/2015
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HAUGHTON, TICHINA EBONY SCHOOL CROSSING
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4/23/2015
WILSON, HYACINTH P SCHOOL CROSSING
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4/23/2015
DAVIS, KEITH CHARLES PUBLIC WORKS-STREETS
DIVISION
5/4/2015
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ALL SEPARATIONS 3/1/2015 – 5/31/2015
NAME DEPARTMENT TITLE TERMINATED
GONZALEZ-TELLEZ,
DAMIAN DAYAN
CODE
ENFORCEMENT
CODE ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER
5/1/2015
NAGEL, WILLIAM
MICHAEL
POLICE DIVISON POLICE CAPTAIN III 3/10/2015
SANTIAGO, MARTIN POLICE DIVISON POLICE SERGEANT III 3/10/2015
ALBELO, LUIS RAUL COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
HOUSING INSPECTOR 4/17/2015
STARK, JONATHAN
BRADLEY
POLICE DIVISON POLICE OFFICER III 5/8/2015
EUBANKS, SHAWN
CHRISTOPHER
POLICE DIVISON POLICE OFFICER I 3/8/2015
GAMBINO, MICHAEL
JOSEPH
BUILDING SERVICES FLOOD PLAIN
COORDINATOR/ADMIN.
3/27/2015
SMITH, CIARA TANQUIR SCHOOL CROSSING
GUARD
SCHOOL CROSSING
GUARD
4/17/2015
LUTZ, ANTHONY
RICHARD
POLICE DIVISON POLICE OFFICER I 3/10/2015
WALKER, SHANTE
CARRIE
PARKS ATHLETICS RECREATION AIDE 4/1/2015
PLEZ, CHELSEA MARIE PARKS RECREATION
DIVISION
LIFEGUARD WATER
SAFETY INSTRUC
4/20/2015
PERSON, ARIANE
SAMALA
PARKS RECREATION
DIVISION
LIFEGUARD WATER
SAFETY INSTRUC
5/29/2015
BAUMER, WERNER
RALPH
POLICE DIVISON POLICE OFFICER I 5/16/2015
JAMES, DAVID EMIL CITY CLERK LEGISLATIVE AIDE TO THE
MAYOR
5/28/2015
THOMAS, ASHLEE
KATRICE
PARKS RECREATION
DIVISION
COMMUNITY CENTER
MANAGER
5/1/2015
SEPARATIONS – Resident 3/1/2015 – 5/31/2015
NAME DEPARTMENT TITLE TERMINATED
GONZALEZ-TELLEZ,
DAMIAN DAYAN
CODE
ENFORCEMENT
CODE ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER
5/1/2015
SMITH, CIARA TANQUIR SCHOOL CROSSING
GUARD
SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD 4/17/2015
LUTZ, ANTHONY
RICHARD
POLICE DIVISON POLICE OFFICER I 3/10/2015
WALKER, SHANTE
CARRIE
PARKS ATHLETICS RECREATION AIDE 4/1/2015
PERSON, ARIANE PARKS RECREATION LIFEGUARD WATER 5/29/2015
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SAMALA DIVISION SAFETY INSTRUC
III. INTERNSHIP PROGRAM STATISTICS
The HR Department posted a continuous Recruitment Notice for Student Interns and has received
several responses.
HR is collaborating with other Departments to assess the need for and identify additional
volunteer appointment opportunities.
IV. RISK and LIABILITY STATISTICS
Workers Compensation:
The City has a total of (40) open Workers’ Compensation claims.
General Liability:
The City has a total of (58) open Property and Casualty and General Liability claims.
Other:
HR is assessing citywide Employee Safety Training needs. A Heat Stress Training was held on
May 29, 2015.
V. ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
Succession Planning
HR has begun to assess and identify employee course designs for the City’s Career and Professional
Development and Management Fast-Track components of the Succession Plan.
Training and Development
HR continues to assess the City’s employee, departmental and organizational training and
development needs.
VI. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
STAFFING
The Human Resources Department is operating with reduced staffing levels due to the
termination of Benefits Coordinator.
VII. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – PROCESS
IMPROVEMENTS/STAFF DEVELOPMENT
HR Staff Development
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Opened up several websites for the crime analysts and troubleshot some Java install
issues
Worked with Human Resources to start integrating NeoGov into our website
Added info about the new Miami Gardens Trolley to Website
Completed working on the Bus Stop Signs
Updated information for the Police Department Website to include various personnel
changes.
Parks Accomplishments
Re-imaged all computers in the BTFCC Lab area
Loaded all BTFCC Lab Computers with Deep Freeze for better protection and to
enforce policies and antivirus updates.
Loaded Betty T Lab PCs w Adobe
Replaced Printer in the BTFCC Lab and later replaced the toner cartridge
Replaced the Front Desk computer with new Lenovo. New computer has a bigger
monitor and smaller footprint. IT is looking to replace the other computer at the front
desk if funding allows.
Replaced laptop of one of the staff at BTFCC. Staff had a laptop that was over 6 years
old.
Worked to correct the water leak which was occurring in the BTFCC Main Computer
Room.
Set up station for New BTFCC Manager
Worked with parks staff to get Active-Net running better on the computers up front.
Set up Fingerprint reading machine in North Dade Optimist, only to find that all the
tools needed where at Carol City Community Center. Returned the machine back to
CCCC, where it is currently functioning fine.
Installed Printer in Rolling Oaks Park
Retrieved damaged and malfunctioning equipment out of BTFCC and CCCC.
Improved Parks website and ensured proper updates for the summer.
Police Department Accomplishments
Installed New Comcast Internet Circuit at the new Police Department
Installed New State of Florida Suncom/AT&T Internet Circuit at the New PD
Installed New State of Florida Suncom/AT&T Circuit for our MPLS local loop circuit
Worked with Team on Real Time Crime Center
Worked with Team on Bid Results from RFP for New PD Radio System
Installed Core Switches at the New PD
Established communications by network between City Hall (CH) and New PD
Worked with Vendor on Specs for NICE Recording system and System Wiring
Worked with ATCI to start setting up communication with Circuit TV and with card
readers to integrate with Lenel system.
Migration of Police to Police off of Windows 2003 Server to Windows 2012 Server
Backed Up ID System Database and Bosh Security System Database
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o Projects and Project Status
SharePoint facelift – 65%
Bus Sign– 95% complete.
New Surplus inventory list–5% complete.
Ongoing conversion or retirement of 2003 servers- 85%
Updating Kaspersky server and clients-90%
Updating Relay services-100% complete
File Server Migration- 20%
New Surplus inventory – 10%
Migration of HP San Unit management Software- 50%
Transfer G3 licenses to all employees – 85%
Print Server Cleaning and Configuring – 60%
Migration of Home Folders – 100%
Cisco to e-CAS-10%
Lync to Cisco -20%
BTFRC Computer Lab re-imaging -100%
IE Homepage Change-45%
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CH MDF has condensation from one of the APC A/C condensers, SKANSKA was
notified.
Worked with Office 365 team to try and configure the relay server the settings
provided to me were incorrect we spent 2 weeks trying to get the settings correct.
Reset Carol City Park communication devices in IDF to restore phone & Internet
service
Worked to troubleshoot CMGweberp server that suddenly no longer communicated
with the network.
Worked w/Microsoft on activating Fax Over IP function in Office 365
Worked with Coban to solve yellow video issues.
Worked with Control Communications to solve Patrol Unit Coban issues.
Coordinated repairs for iRecord system
Net Clock is not functional.
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Track & Field season is approximately 6 months; the regular season begins February
28th- August 9th.
Baseball season 11 weeks, regular season begins March 21st - May 30th with playoffs
and tournaments.
April 19th Basketball banquet
CMGYS – Basketball Season 2015
Teams Total
U7 11
U9 17
U11 25
U13 19
Total 72
CMGYS – Track & Field Season 2015
Teams Total
General 45
Total 45
CMGYS – Baseball Season 2015
Teams Total
U6 3
U8 2
U10 1
U12 2
U14 0
Total 8
Revenue Collected from Athletics
Track & Field $3,375.00
Revenue Collected from Athletics
Basketball $5,040.00
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Partnerships
Betty T. Ferguson Recreation Complex
Programs/ Activities
CMG Programs at BTFRC
Enrolled to Date Revenue
Fall Ballet 2014-2015 74 $3,285.00
Learn to Swim 168 $4,980.00
Parent & Child swimming 18 $360.00
Aqua Fit (Drop In) 28 $140.00
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Youth Drum Line 60 $1,800.00
Martial Arts 500 $56,000.00
Spinnercise (Drop Ins) 130 $1300.00
Trips Enrolled Revenue
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Gold 4 $100.00
Silver 1 $15.00
Bronze 8 $40.00
Senior Drop-In 0 $0.00
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Senior 1 $5.00
Youth 6 $30.00
Adult 1 $10.00
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Senior/ Youth 99 $495.00
Fitness Enrolled Revenue
Daily Drop-In 15 $150.00
Adult 29 $145.00
Youth 0 $0.00
Personal Training 0 $0.00
Memberships (includes Fitness Center & Classes, Gymnasium and Aquatics)
Memberships 289 $11,505.00
Revenue Collected from Athletics
Baseball $560.00
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Warrant 81
Total Arrest 1084
Seizures/Apprehensions:
Firearms Seized 28
Marijuana Seized 509 Grams
Cocaine Seized 90 Grams
Search Warrants 2
Federal Indictments 5
Citations:
Moving 1077
Non-Moving 1381
Parking 47
Total 2505
Field Interview Cards 230
Total Calls responded to 16992
Reports Written 4082
Traffic Crashes 776
Traffic Stops 1478
Red Light Tickets 12611
The quarterly activity for the Support Services Division from March 2015 through May
2015 is as follows:
Property and Evidence, Number of property items processed:
753 - Property Receipts Processed
69 - Property Receipts Rejected
47 - Property Released
125 - Property Out to Lab
340 - Property to be Disposed
15 - Lab Runs to MDPD
$8,907 - Cash Impounded
78 - Firearms Impounded *not counting CSI direct delivered to lab.
Number of reports processed and number of requests made at window for records:
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Developed process to confirm litigation history of potential vendors, in Broward,
Dade, Palm Beach and Federal court, prior to award.
IV. Issued Increase Customer Service (internal & external)
(181) One Hundred and Eighty One - Purchase Orders/Change Orders approved
and issued in the past (3) three months.
(3) Three vendors walked-in which was qualified and added to current contract
qualified vendors list.
City Hall Municipal Complex (ODP) & contract administration.
File maintenance, invoice processing and tax savings for the
construction of the Police Department and City Hall.
Monitor and maintain invoicing for approximately (47) forty-seven
vendor’s invoices.
V. Current Ongoing Projects
City of Miami Gardens Small Business Vendor Outreach Seminars and
Workshops.
Development of the Memorandum of Understanding with CareerSource for the
CMG – BREP Program.
City Staff training
Revamping and restructuring Purchasing Department’s website.
Purchasing Department Newsletter
Planning the first Purchasing Department one day retreat with staff which, which
will include the Purchasing Department:
Strategic Planning
Process improvement
Innovation Planning
Continue to maintain Fixed Assets (ongoing).
Continue to order and assist with auditing fuel card program.
Continue to train and assist City staff on Eden software.
Improving vendor customer service and on-line vendor registration Bids &
Quotes – bid vendors (ongoing).
Continue to add current contracts to Procurement Web Page.
Continue to audit P-Card program.
Continue to work on City Hall Municipal Complex (ODP) & contract
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12. The Trolley Program Manager continues to respond and resolve all MDT complaints.
13. Trolley Program Manager and PW assistant Director met with Miami-Dade County’s
Assistant Attorney to amend MDT and CMG interlocal agreement regarding Bus Shelter
Agreement.
14. The Trolley Program Manager continues to inspect all bus stop amenities throughout
the city making sure they are up to standards and are safe for riders.
15. Trolley program Manager met with Felix, Web Content Administrator, to discuss new
webpage for impending trolley services on 3/2/2015.
16. Trolley Program Manager met with Noelle, Media & Events Coordinator, to discuss
Trolley Launch Campaign ideas on 3/4/2015.
17. ITB 14-15-019 to furnish and Install U-channel posts for trolley stop signs solicitation
notice advertised on 3/4/2015.
18. Trolley Program Manager and PW Assistant Director attended TIP Committee meeting
at Miami-Dade County on 3/11/2015.
19. On March 17, 2015 the Public Works Director and Assistant Director presented on
career day to students at Driftwood Middle School in the City of Hollywood.
20. The Director and Assistant Director were invited and attended a Career Day at
Driftwood Middle School in Hollywood on 3/17/2015.
21. The Director attended the Police Graduation Ceremony at Broward College Central
Campus on 3/19/2015.
22. The Operations Manager attended the Coconut Cay Crime Watch meeting on
3/20/2015.
23. On March 27, 2015 the Public Works Director and Assistant Director attended the
American Public Works Association (APWA) South Florida branch Quarterly
membership meeting.
24. Staff attended the North Dade Civic Association meeting and coordinated with the
County to attend for an update on the street light upgrades in the district on 4/2/2015.
25. The Director attended the Transportation Planning Council on 4/6/2015.
26. U-channel Furnish and Install ITB#14-15-019 awarded to Acolite & Claude United Sign
Co., Inc. on April 6, 2015.
27. City Council passed and adopted Resolution naming the trolley/bus circulator service
EXPRESS on April 8, 2015.
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28. On April 9, 2015 the Public Works Director and Assistant Director attended the
American Public Works Association (APWA) South Florida branch Board of Directors
meeting.
29. Met with Chen Moore Associates to discuss and update GIS for bus shelter inventory on
April 09, 2015.
30. Trolley Program Manager wrote and sent article to Noelle Barnes for CMG May
newsletter on April 9, 2015.
31. Trolley Program Manager met with Noelle Barnes, Media & Events Coordinator along
with a representative from Abstract Media Group on April 10, 2015 to discuss video
promo for Bus Circulator
32. Trolley program Manager along with Felix from IT, launched the trolley webpage on
4/10/2015.
33. Trolley Program Manager sent yearly update to Miami Dade Transit office of Civil Rights
title VI program, Allison Aristide, on April 14, 2015.
34. Trolley program Manager sent graphics for bus wrap to Mark Levitt of Limousines of So.
Flo, Inc. on April 14, 2015.
35. A date for the unveiling ceremony of Trolley has been set for May 19th, 2015 at the
State of the City Address.
36. Start date for Circulator services is June 1, 2015.
37. The Director attended the Lake Lucerne Crime Watch meeting with Councilwoman
Davis on 4/14/2015.
38. Staff attended the Code on the Go event at the Walgreens at 15900 NW 27 Avenue on
4/15/2015.
Keep Miami Gardens Beautiful
Quarterly Report
March 2015 – May 2015
Keep America Beautiful (KAB) Annual
The KAB semiannual report was completed and submitted.
Beautification Awards
Currently seeking board members. They need to be chosen by council.
Community Beautification Grant
The Community Beautification Grant is no longer available due to a lack of funds this
fiscal year.
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Landscape Maintenance
City crews are currently maintaining all landscape areas throughout the city: fertilizing,
mulching, weeding, adding pre-emergent, replacing sod and removing dead palms and
shrubs. Staff has modified landscaping schedules to accommodate for dry the season.
Community Planting 2014
KMGB Coordinator will continue to schedule canal and community plantings.
Tree Planting
We are continuing our tree planting efforts. The Tree Canopy Study is helping us to
identify what areas need trees and will also determine our canopy coverage.
We have several street tree planting projects that have been completed recently and
some currently in progress.
NW 11th Court from 191st Street- 192nd Street (Swales)-Completed
NW 32nd Avenue from 196th Lane to 199th Street (Swales) - Completed
NW 207th Street from 441-NE 2nd Avenue (Removal and Replacement) – Completed
1870 NW 187th Street- Completed
1411 NW 175th Terrace- (Removal and Replacement) -Completed
Forthcoming:
NW 196th Lane from 37th Avenue to 34th Court
NW 28th Court from NW 153rd Terrace to NW 154th Terrace
NW 28th Place from NW 154th Terrace to NW 152nd Terrace
NW 441/NW188th Street
Our Grants Administrator secured a $20,000 grant from TD Bank for tree planting.
We have been approved for the SHADE Project through Neat Streets Miami that will
fund the planting of 100 trees along the linear blueway trail on NW 42nd Avenue from
171st Street to 179th Street.
Anti-Litter campaign
We in the process of revamping the SWAT-A-Litterbug program. We have revealed an
updated character and are in the process of ordering new promotional materials. .
We have received a $15,000 grant from FDOT and KAB in order to provide litter
education in the community. This will help to combat the increasing litter that we have
been experiencing in the City.
National Service Days
Saturday, March 7, 2015 City Year-Councilman Harris-Teach for America Cleanup
completed with a total of (73) volunteers.
Saturday, March 14, 2015 City Year Cleanup
Saturday, May 23, 2015- Cleanup in Vista Verde with Councilman Ighodaro
We are currently planning for the Great American Cleanup and several cleanup events
with City of Miami Gardens’ Councilmembers.
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Fleet Division
Quarterly Report
March 2015 – May 2015
o Vehicle Service Concerns being addressed by Fleet Management
a) Tahoe poor engine performance, stall and idle surge – The DOT advised that
they have completed their investigation and in their opinion the new calibration
from General Motors resolves these concerns. While we have not had the same
success, city management is aware of the concern. General Motors
recommended a new calibration, we are in the process of it getting installed.
b) Update - We continue to have poor engine performance after the new calibration
was installed, city management advised.
o Vehicle Utilization / Budget
a) The Fleet Department is working within budget boundaries for repairs to the best
of our abilities; with older units both repairs and refurbishing costs expose us to
exceeding our budget. Please note that units that have collision damage that
normally would be disposed of are being repaired so as not to deplete the fleet.
b) Fuel prices were lower the past few months, the fuel savings can be used to
offset additional repair cost. $60,000 from the fuel budget was transferred to the
repair budget.
c) Update - An additional $60,000 will be requested to cover repair costs.
o Documentation of all Fleet Transactions (Ongoing)
a) Repairs are being entered in the data base, and vehicles are being tracked
based upon the established preventative maintenance schedule
b) Fuel usage is being entered into the database reflecting both economy and total
operating cost
c) Reports are now available to reflect expenditures by repair category or
department
d) Units with low utilization are brought to respective management’s attention to
make sure they are rotated into service.
e) Monthly reports are generated for PD command staff.
o Fuel Usage (Ongoing)
a) Monthly reports of fuel usage with concern identification provided to all
Department Managers for concurrence.
b) Fuel invoices are being maintained electronically and master bill.
c) Fuel invoices are reviewed and billing errors are reported to Procurement for
investigation and resolution.
d) Low utilization vehicles are being brought to the attention of department heads.
e) Employees are directed to procure fuel within city limits, purchases outside of city
limits are brought to the attention of the respective department head.
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o Collision Repair (Ongoing)
a) Continue to work closely with vendors, Risk Management, and user department
to provide prompt collision repairs within departmental policy and procedures.
b) Fleet Service Rep. obtains estimates of crashed vehicles and provides to HR
Risk for review and repair approval.
o Meeting/Events/Training
a) The Fleet Department is working with IT to exchange the new software
purchased for Fleet Management due to operational concerns.
b) 2/26/15 Fleet Rep, Orlando Wray attended HR’s Safety Committee meeting
c) 3/9/15 Citizens Academy – Carlo Hollis made this year’s presentation; she did an
outstanding job and received extremely high reviews.
d) 4/2/15 Fleet’s updated software installed. We continue to work with the software
vendor and IT to have our operational concerns resolved.
e) 4/13/15 Fleet Staff meeting
f) 4/14/15 PW Staff meeting
o Warranty Repairs (Ongoing)
a) Check service repair invoices against vehicle warranty to insure proper billing for
services.
b) Credits received when billing discrepancies are found for overcharges and
warranty covered items.
o Vehicle Lot Checks/Inspections
a) Fleet Rep inspected Public Works and Storm Water vehicles to coordinate the
remainder of units for the annual DOT, and dielectric inspections.
b) No scheduled department inspections during Mar - Apr. Fleet Manager and Fleet
Rep walk the lots of PD, PW and City Hall Garage.
o Surplus Disposal
a) 1 damaged vehicle is being prepared for sale.
b) Current unit still on hold by PD. No additional units during Mar – Apr.
o Other Ongoing Fleet Items
a) Fleet Administrator working with PD for graphic decal design on motorcycles. All
6 new motorcycles are being placed in service. Fleet Administrator completed
units are in service with decals.
b) Fleet Administrator coordinating the retagging/replacement of expired fire
extinguishers and first aid kits in city vehicles. Fleet Administrator completed.
c) Fleet Administrator updated city sunpass accounts with new city hall address,
new PD contact and payment information due to expired P-Cards.
d) Fleet Manager & Admin review of department’s current and future budget
e) Fleet Administrator process invoices from vendors regarding parts, service, and
maintenance repairs on vehicles and equipment.
f) Fleet Administrator prepares requisitions necessary to purchase parts,
accessories, maintenance and services and monitor purchase orders.
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