Rommy Saavedra

This document outlines the Town of Cutler Bay's Title VI/Nondiscrimination Policy and Plan, affirming its commitment to diversity and prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, or family status. The plan details policy statements, nondiscrimination assurances, a formal complaint procedure, provisions for individuals with disabilities (ADA/504), guidance for limited English proficiency (LEP) individuals, strategies for public involvement, and methods for data collection to ensure equitable access to all programs, services, and activities.

The council approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) amendment number two for the Legacy Park and Municipal Complex project, which includes underground utility installations and long-lead items like electrical switchgear and elevators. The project features a construction manager at risk agreement with Kaufman Lynn, Inc., incorporating a buyout savings incentive program designed to return a portion of cost savings to the town. Council members expressed support for the project timeline acceleration and the successful involvement of local vendors following a prior bidding workshop.

The council meeting featured the presentation of American Public Works Association awards to town staff and project teams. Key discussions included a detailed timeline for the design, permitting, and construction phases of the Cutler Ridge pool repairs and the new Legacy Park community center and pool project. The town manager outlined efforts to negotiate alternative aquatic services for residents, including partnerships with the YMCA and the use of neighboring county parks, to address the temporary closure of the town's pool facility.

The town council meeting centered on community concerns regarding the planned closure of the Cutler Bay pool. Residents expressed the importance of the facility for swimming lessons, lifeguard training, therapy, and social interaction for the community. The council also received a legislative update from the state senator regarding activities in Tallahassee, and residents raised questions about ongoing infrastructure projects, including bridge and road construction, as well as the need for improved public engagement via social media.

The council held a zoning workshop to review two development projects. The first project, a proposed full-service Flanigan's restaurant on Old Cutler Road, received positive feedback from council members regarding its design, aesthetics, and parking accommodations. The second project, proposed by ARQ 211 LLP, involves a multi-phase senior affordable housing development. The applicant requested a variance for a building frontage requirement on 211 Street, noting that design constraints and necessary easements make full frontage compliance difficult, while committing to incorporating retail space and community amenities into the project.