Miami-Dade County Office of Capital Improvements
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| Miami-Dade County Office of Capital Improvements | |
|---|---|
| Agency name | Miami‑Dade County Office of Capital Improvements |
| Formed | 1970s |
| Jurisdiction | Miami-Dade County, Florida |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida |
| Parent agency | Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners |
| Chief1 name | (Director) |
| Website | (official) |
Miami-Dade County Office of Capital Improvements The Office of Capital Improvements manages infrastructure planning and delivery across Miami-Dade County, Florida, coordinating capital projects for agencies such as Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Public Works (Miami-Dade County), Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The office aligns programs with policies from the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, regional initiatives led by the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, and federal requirements from entities like the Federal Emergency Management Agency, United States Department of Transportation, and Environmental Protection Agency. It directs capital portfolios affecting landmarks such as PortMiami, Miami International Airport, Biscayne Bay, and neighborhoods represented by officials including the Mayor of Miami-Dade County.
Overview and Mission
The Office implements capital improvements to support assets managed by Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, responding to mandates from the Florida Legislature, guidance from the American Society of Civil Engineers, and standards used by the National Association of County Engineers. Its mission emphasizes lifecycle planning for infrastructure linked to PortMiami, Miami International Airport, Zoo Miami, Pérez Art Museum Miami, and regional corridors overseen by the Florida Department of Transportation. The Office advances resilience to hazards identified by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, aligns with strategies from the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact, and supports initiatives funded through programs like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Organizational Structure and Leadership
Leadership reports to the Mayor of Miami-Dade County and coordinates with the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, operating divisions that mirror practices from agencies such as the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. General Services Administration. Functional units interface with specialized departments including Building Department (Miami-Dade County), Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works, Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces, and the Miami-Dade County Office of Resilience. Executive roles often liaise with elected officials like Carlos A. Giménez and committees such as the Transportation, Mobility, and Planning Committee (Miami-Dade County Commission). The Office employs program managers, project managers, procurement specialists, and finance staff following frameworks used by Project Management Institute and the Government Finance Officers Association.
Planning and Project Management
Planning incorporates capital improvement programming similar to models from the Metropolitan Planning Organization and tools used by the American Planning Association, integrating data from U.S. Census Bureau and projections by the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority. Project management practices reference standards from the Project Management Institute, quality frameworks from the American Society for Quality, and construction practices aligned with the American Institute of Architects. The Office develops multi‑year capital improvement plans affecting assets such as Metrorail (Miami), Metroride, Countyline station, and community facilities including libraries in partnership with Miami-Dade Public Library System. Programs consider environmental reviews consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act and floodplain guidance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Funding, Budgeting, and Procurement
Funding sources include bond issuances approved by the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, grants from the Federal Transit Administration, loans from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and allocations tied to the Community Development Block Grant program administered under rules of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Budgeting follows protocols similar to the Government Finance Officers Association and interacts with the Miami-Dade County Office of Management and Budget. Procurement processes adhere to purchasing codes referenced by the National Association of State Procurement Officials and competitive bidding practices influenced by precedents from the General Services Administration. Financial oversight coordinates with auditors such as the Office of the Inspector General (Miami-Dade County) and reporting standards from the Government Accountability Office.
Major Projects and Programs
The Office has stewarded capital initiatives tied to expansion and rehabilitation at PortMiami Tunnel, resilience projects in Biscayne Bay, stormwater upgrades across communities like Little Haiti and Opa-locka, and transit projects including extensions of Metrorail (Miami). It has supported facility upgrades at Jackson Memorial Hospital, improvements to Miami International Airport terminals, park developments like Tropical Park, and sewer modernization projects coordinated with Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department. Large bond programs and grant portfolios link to regional undertakings with partners such as the South Florida Water Management District, Florida Power & Light Company, and federal agencies including the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Interagency Coordination and Community Engagement
Coordination spans collaborations with the Florida Department of Transportation, South Florida Regional Planning Council, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and federal partners like the Department of Transportation (United States). Community engagement practices draw upon outreach models used by American Planning Association chapters and local organizations including the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, neighborhood associations across districts represented by commissioners like Keon Hardemon and Eileen Higgins, and civic groups such as Catalyst Miami. Public hearings before the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners and advisory boards incorporate feedback channels established under county ordinances and the Sunshine Law (Florida), ensuring transparency in capital decision‑making.