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Key Biscayne Council Meeting Agenda: November 14, 2017

Original title: Regular Council Meeting November 14, 2017

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What This Bill Does

The Key Biscayne Village Council will meet on November 14, 2017, to discuss several infrastructure and safety projects, including floodplain management, park lighting, sustainability consulting, and traffic signal upgrades. The agenda also includes the election of a Vice Mayor and the approval of the 2018 meeting schedule.

Why it matters

This meeting determines the approval of over $380,000 in municipal contracts and grants that will directly impact local flood regulations, park amenities, and traffic signal technology on Crandon Boulevard.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Mashta Island residents

They are funding the installation of a license plate reader system at the Mashta Bridge.

Directly affected

Key Biscayne residents

They are subject to new floodplain management regulations and potential changes to traffic signal timing on Crandon Boulevard.

Directly affected

Village Green Toddler Park users

The park will receive new lighting improvements to increase accessibility during winter months.

Key Facts

  • The Council will consider an ordinance amending floodplain management regulations to expand the 'Coastal A Zone' and update construction requirements.
  • The Council will vote on a contract with Tapia Luis M Service, Corp. for $113,628.88 to install lighting at the Village Green Toddler Park.
  • The Council will consider a $45,000 contract with D Squared Engineering, Corp. for sustainability consulting services.
  • The Council will vote on a $38,325.08 contract with Cintel, LLC to install a license plate reader system on the Mashta Bridge, funded by the Mashta Island Homeowner’s Association.
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  • The Council will consider a Joint Participation Agreement with Miami-Dade County for a traffic signalization project on Crandon Boulevard.
  • The Council will vote on a $235,058.96 contract with Econolite Systems, Inc. for traffic signal upgrades, utilizing a waiver of competitive bidding.
  • The Council will elect a Vice Mayor pursuant to Section 2.02(b) of the Village Charter.
  • The Council will review the proposed 2018 Village Council meeting schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I register to speak at the meeting?
You must register with the Village Clerk prior to the item being heard and state your name and address for the record.
What is the purpose of the Mashta Bridge license plate reader system?
The system is intended to identify vehicles entering and exiting Mashta Island to enhance community safety and assist police in post-crime investigations.
Who is paying for the traffic signalization project?
The project is funded by a $165,000 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation and a $70,058.96 contribution from Miami-Dade County.

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Private Funding for Public Infrastructure

The Mashta Island Homeowner's Association is fully funding a public safety project (license plate readers) on public infrastructure (Mashta Bridge).

Mashta Island Homeowner’s AssociationKey Biscayne Police Dept

Connected Entities

Econolite Systems, Inc., 03h 00m, Cintel, LLC and 7 more
OrganizationEconolite Systems, Inc.“Proposed contractor for traffic signalization project.”Map →
other03h 00m“Duration of the meeting.”Map →
OrganizationCintel, LLC“Proposed contractor for Mashta Bridge license plate readers.”Map →
OrganizationMiami-Dade County“Partner in traffic signalization project.”Map →
OrganizationKey Biscayne Village Council“The governing body for the Village of Key Biscayne.”Map →
OrganizationFlorida Department of Transportation“Grant provider for traffic signalization project.”Map →
OrganizationTapia Luis M Service, Corp.“Selected contractor for Village Green Toddler Park lighting.”Map →
OrganizationMashta Island Homeowner’s Association“Funding the Mashta Bridge license plate reader system.”Map →
PersonJohn C. Gilbert“Village Manager.”Map →
OrganizationD Squared Engineering, Corp.“Proposed sustainability consultant.”Map →

Sources

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keybiscayne.granicus.com

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