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Read. Follow. Verify.Key Biscayne Council Meeting Agenda: October 24, 2017
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What This Bill Does
The Key Biscayne Village Council will meet to discuss building permit process assessments, permit fee structures, and various legislative priorities for 2018. The agenda includes resolutions regarding traffic signal grants, hurricane emergency declarations, and zoning regulations for medical marijuana facilities.
This meeting will determine new permit fee structures for construction and fire safety, which directly impacts the costs for local property owners and developers.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Key Biscayne property owners
Property owners will be subject to new permit fee structures if the recommended resolutions are approved.
Solar panel installers
Installers and their clients will be affected by the proposed waiver of Village permit fees for solar panels.
Key Facts
- The Council will review a permit fee analysis recommending a 2.35% fee of construction value for building permits.
- A resolution is proposed to accept a $165,000 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation for adaptive traffic signalization.
- The Council will confirm the Village Manager's declaration of a state of emergency regarding Hurricane Irma.
- A resolution is proposed to waive Village permit fees for solar panel installations.
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- The Council will consider declaring 'Zoning in Progress' to regulate or prohibit medical marijuana facilities.
- The Council will discuss the acquisition of 571 Glenridge Road and 570 Fernwood Road.
- The Council will establish legislative priorities for 2018, including requests for $500,000 for stormwater infrastructure.
- The meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2017, at 7:00 P.M.
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Building Inspection Reserve Surplus
The Village has accumulated a significant surplus in its Building Inspection Reserve, which is driving the current push to reassess and lower permit fees to comply with state law.
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