Approving the co-designation of nw 117 avenue, from nw 34 street and nw 25 street as “father elkin sierra way”; providing for implementation; providing for incorporation of recitals

2024.V1 Juan Fernandez-Barquin CLERK OF THE COURT AND COMPTROLLER Miami-Dade County, Florida CLERK OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS STEPHEN P. CLARK GOVERNMENT CENTER 111 N.W. 1st Street, SUITE 17-202 Miami, FL 33128-1983 Telephone: (305) 375-5126 May 26, 2026 To Whom It May Concern: A copy of Resolution No. R-409-26 adopted on May 5, 2026, is provided to you at the request of the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact this office. Sincerely, Juan Fernandez-Barquin Clerk of the Court and Comptroller By Basia Pruna, Director Clerk of the Board Division BP/ov Attachment(s) MEMORANDUM Agenda Item No. 11(A)(11) TO: Honorable Chairman Anthony Rodriguez DATE: May 5, 2026 and Members, Board of County Commissioners FROM: Geri Bonzon-Keenan SUBJECT: Resolution urging the City of County Attorney Doral to codesignate that portion of Northwest 117th Avenue between Northwest 34th Street and Northwest 25th Street as “Father Elkin Sierra Way”; and approving such codesignation The accompanying resolution was prepared and placed on the agenda at the request of Prime Sponsor Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez. GBK/ks MDC001 Resolution No. R-409-26 OFFICIAL FILE COPY CLERK OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA MEMORANDUM (Revised) TO: DATE: Honorable Chairman Anthony Rodriguez and Members, Board of County Commissioners : SUBJECT: Agenda Item No. 11(A)(11) Please note any items checked. _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ “3-Day Rule” for committees applicable if raised 6 weeks required between first reading and public hearing 4 weeks notification to municipal officials required prior to public hearing Decreases revenues or increases expenditures without balancing budget Budget required Statement of fiscal impact required Statement of social equity required Ordinance creating a new board requires detailed County Mayor’s report for public hearing No committee review Requires more than a majority vote (i.e., 2/3’s present ____, 2/3 membership ____, 3/5’s ____, unanimous ____, majority plus one ____, CDMP 7 votes (majority of membership) ____, CDMP 2/3 members present but not less than 7 votes (majority of membership) ____, CDMP 9 votes (2/3 membership) _____) to approve Current information regarding funding source, index code and available balance, and available capacity (if debt is contemplated) required FROM: _______ Geri Bonzon-Keenan County Attorney May 5, 2026 MDC002 Approved Mayor Agenda Item No. 11(A)(11) 5-5-26 Veto __________ Override __________ RESOLUTION NO. ________________________ RESOLUTION URGING THE CITY OF DORAL TO CODESIGNATE THAT PORTION OF NORTHWEST 117TH AVENUE BETWEEN NORTHWEST 34TH STREET AND NORTHWEST 25TH STREET AS “FATHER ELKIN SIERRA WAY”; AND APPROVING SUCH CODESIGNATION WHEREAS, Father Elkin Sierra (“Father Sierra”) was a devoted priest of the Archdiocese of Miami, whose life reflected a profound commitment to service for the community; and WHEREAS, prior to entering the priesthood, Father Sierra dedicated himself to saving lives and protecting the community through more than 20 years of service as a firefighter, paramedic, and public information officer with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue; and WHEREAS, answering a call to save lives in a spiritual rather than physical capacity, Father Elkin entered the seminary and was ordained to the priesthood in 2019; and WHEREAS, during his ministry, Father Sierra served at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Doral and St. Louis Catholic Parish in Pinecrest, where he led with a joyful spirit, compassion, and strong connection with his parishioners; and WHEREAS, throughout his life, Father Sierra remained deeply connected to the first responder community, offering pastoral care and support during times of crisis; and WHEREAS, Father Sierra passed away on April 11, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of selfless service, faith, and dedication to others throughout the community; and WHEREAS, this Board desires to urge the City of Doral (the “City”) to honor Father Sierra’s heroic career as a firefighter and his impactful ministry as a priest, reflecting a life devoted MDC003 R-409-26 Agenda Item No. 11(A)(11) Page No. 2 entirely to serving the community, by codesignating that portion of Northwest 117th Avenue between Northwest 34th Street and Northwest 25th Street as “Father Elkin Sierra Way”; and WHEREAS, that portion of Northwest 117th Avenue between Northwest 34th Street and Northwest 25th Street is a City-maintained road located in the City and within County Commission District 12,

NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board: Section 1. Urges the City of Doral to codesignate that portion of Northwest 117th Avenue between Northwest 34th Street and Northwest 25th Street as “Father Elkin Sierra Way”. Section 2. Approves such codesignation. Section 3. Directs the Clerk of the Board to send certified copies of this resolution to the City Council of the City of Doral, the United States Postal Service, the Traffic Signals and Signs Division of the Department of Transportation and Public Works, the Development Services Division of the Regulatory and Economic Resources Department, the City of Doral Police Department, and the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department. The Prime Sponsor of the foregoing resolution is Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez. It was offered by Commissioner , who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Anthony Rodriguez, Chairman Kionne L. McGhee, Vice Chairman Marleine Bastien Juan Carlos Bermudez Sen. René García Oliver G. Gilbert, III Roberto J. Gonzalez Keon Hardemon Danielle Cohen Higgins Vicki L. Lopez Natalie Milian Orbis Micky Steinberg Raquel A. Regalado MDC004 Vicki L. Lopez aye aye absent aye aye aye aye aye aye aye aye aye aye Marleine Bastien Agenda Item No. 11(A)(11) Page No. 3 The Chairperson thereupon declared this resolution duly passed and adopted this 5th day of May, 2026. This resolution shall become effective upon the earlier of (1) 10 days after the date of its adoption unless vetoed by the County Mayor, and if vetoed, shall become effective only upon an override by this Board, or (2) approval by the County Mayor of this resolution and the filing of this approval with the Clerk of the Board. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY ITS BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JUAN FERNANDEZ-BARQUIN, CLERK By:________________________ Deputy Clerk Approved by County Attorney as to form and legal sufficiency. _______ Yuval E. Manor MDC005 Basia Pruna 2026.V1 STATE OF FLORIDA ) ) SS: COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE ) I, JUAN FERNANDEZ-BARQUIN, Clerk of the Court and Comptroller, in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of said county, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. R-409-26, adopted by the said Board of County Commissioners at its meeting held on May 5, 2026, as appears of record. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal on this 2 6 t h day of May, A.D., 2026. JUAN FERNANDEZ-BARQUIN Clerk of the Court and Comptroller By: Deputy Clerk: Olga Valverde e18183