Santiago Gonzalez

The council held a budget visioning workshop and discussed several fiscal matters, including projected property value increases, millage rates, and fund balances. Key topics included the financial impact of soil remediation at Legacy Park, the handling of cost-of-living adjustments for town employees, and various upcoming infrastructure and park development projects. The council also addressed the status of ongoing and proposed construction plans, drainage improvements, and grant applications for various community enhancements.

The Town Council held a zoning workshop to review two development projects. The first project involved a car wash and a mixed-use development featuring office space intended for startups and small businesses. The discussion centered on site plan approval, conditional use for the car wash, and necessary variances for building frontage. The second project involved a site plan modification for a retail center to accommodate a new bank with a drive-thru, including the addition of an exit connection, elevation adjustments, and the conversion of drive aisles.

The council recognized several successful youth soccer programs, including Albian SC Miami and a 10-year-old girls' competitive team, for their recent championship wins and athletic achievements. Public comments were heard regarding professional ethics and transparency within the town, and gratitude was expressed for the successful application of the Coastal Ridge Preserve project and the recognition of the public works director. Additionally, the Age-Friendly Community Committee presented an update on their ongoing initiatives, highlighting their contributions to senior services and intergenerational programs, and noted the town's recognition by the World Health Organization as an age-friendly community.

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.