Regular Council Meeting (March 3, 2025)

Departmental Updates

Monthly Report

Charter Revision Commission

Art-in-Public Places Advisory Board Meeting (January 16, 2025)

Education Advisory Committee Meeting (February 4, 2025)

Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting (February 6, 2025)

Resiliency Committee Meeting (November 21, 2024)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO BUILDING PERMIT FEES; REDUCING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES BY FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) FOR: DRIVEWAYS; POOLS; SPAS; POOL DECKS; INSTALLATION HVAC OR REPALCEMENT OF WINDOWS AND DOORS; STAND-BY GENERATORS, AND FENCES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Patrick Fiore) (Passed on First Reading-March 3, 2025, Regular Council Meeting)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO ELECTIONS; CREATING CHAPTER 10, SECTION 10-16 “MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OATH OF OFFICE” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; REQUIRING THAT ELECTED OFFICIALS MUST TAKE THE OATH OF OFFICE BY AN OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 92.50, FLORIDA STATUTES, PRIOR TO A CEREMONIAL OATH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Patrick Fiore) (Passed on First Reading-March 3, 2025, Regular Council Meeting)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, DECLARING SUPPORT FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION OF MUNICIPAL BONDS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE HISTORY OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXPEND UP TO FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) DOLLARS TO PRESERVE AND ILLUSTRATE THE HISTORY OF THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE (Sponsored by Councilmember Patrick Fiore)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY; ACCEPTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY’S (FEMA) DETERMINATION OF THE VILLAGE’S STANDING WITHIN THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM (CRS);  RECOGNIZING AN INCREASE TO RANK FIVE (#5) WHICH WILL PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH A TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT (25%) DISCOUNT ON THEIR FLOOD INSURANCE PREMIUMS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Sustainability & Resiliency Planner, Andrea Candelaria)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO PROCUREMENT; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF HEADWAY CONSTRUCTION, LLC. TO INSTALL A SPLIT-RAIL FENCE TO REPLACE THE EXISITING FENCE LINE ALONG THE SW 148^TH STREET NORTHERN PERIMETER OF CORAL REEF PARK, PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 2025-12-007; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($57,600.00); AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Procurement Specialist, Alessia Bencomo)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO DIVISION 30-160, THE ART-IN-PUBLIC PLACES (“AIPP”) PROGRAM; ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE AIPP ADVISORY BOARD TO ACCEPT THE ARTWORK DONATION PROPOSED BY SETH PALMITER, LOCATED AT 9500 SW 174TH STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA 33157 AS AN ART DONATION TO THE VILLAGE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Sustainability & Resiliency Planner, Andrea Candelaria)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO SECTION 30-160 OF THE ART-IN-PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) PROGRAM, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE AIPP ADVISORY BOARD TO ACCEPT THE PROPOSED ARTWORK BY ARTISTS CECILIA LUEZA & RICK MUNNE, FROM CECILIA LUEZA ART PROJECTS, TO INSTALL THE ART PIECE TITLED “RADIANCE” AT THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE LOCATED ON SW 152 STREET AND OLD CUTLER ROAD, PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA 33157; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Sustainability & Resiliency Planner, Andrea Candelaria)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO PROCUREMENT; APPROVING THE SELECTION OF ISI WATER COMPANY D/B/A WATER COMPANY OF AMERICA TO PROVIDE CONSULTANT SERVICES TO ANALYZE AND MAXIMIZE THE BILLABLE UTILITY REVENUE OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT CHARGES FOR PARCELS OF LAND WITHIN THE VILLAGE; PIGGY-BACKING FROM POLK COUNTY RFP# 24-262; AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Procurement Specialist, Alessia Bencomo)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATED TO PARKS AND RECREATION: TO CONSIDER THE UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL FROM DIADEM SPORTS, LLC FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF AN INDOOR PICKLEBALL CENTER; DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO INITIATE THE UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL PROCESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUES, SECTION 255.065, AND APPROVING AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  (Sponsored by Administration and Prepared by Parks and Recreation Director, Fanny Carmona)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RESCINDING THE RECENTLY IMPLEMENTED MONTHLY CAR ALLOWANCE FOR COUNCILMEMBERS; ESTABLISHING TRANSPARENT PROCESSES FOR CONSIDERING FUTURE ELECTED OFFICIAL BENEFITS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Vice-Mayor Mark Merwitzer)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN SURPLUS LANDS FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, GRANTING THE VILLAGE MANGER AUTHORITY TO EXPEND FUNDS TO COVER THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ACQUISITION OF SAID PROPERTIES, AND DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER AND VILLAGE ATTORNEY TO EFFECT THE SAME, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Council Member Steve Cody)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING TRANSPARENCY TO THE PUBLIC BY REQUIRING VILLAGE COUNCIL APPROVAL OF OUTSIDE COUNSEL THAT BUNDLES LEGAL SERVICES WITH LOBBYING SERVICES EXCEEDING $25,000; REQUIRING BILLING STATEMENTS ITEMIZING LEGAL SERVICES SEPARATELY FROM LOBBYING SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025; AMENDING CERTAIN PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL; REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS TO BE HELD ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Steve Cody)

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY, DIRECTING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO INVESTIGATE AND REPORT TO THE VILLAGE COUNCIL POTENTIAL LAND USE CHANGES FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SUBTROPICAL HORTICULTURE RESEARCH STATION PROPERTY AT 13601 OLD CUTLER ROAD; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Councilmember Marsha Matson)