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Key Biscayne Council Meeting Agenda: October 9, 2018

Original title: Regular Council Meeting October 9, 2018

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What This Bill Does

The Key Biscayne Village Council will meet on October 9, 2018, to discuss municipal ordinances, grant agreements, and property management. The agenda includes second readings for code amendments regarding retirement contributions and youth athletics, as well as a resolution for an energy-efficient lighting grant.

Why it matters

This meeting determines local policy changes, including potential updates to retirement plan standards and the management of village property, which directly impacts village employees and administrative operations.

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

Village employees

The proposed amendment to Chapter 23 regarding retirement contributions affects the standards and benefits of the village retirement plan.

Directly affected

Youth Athletics Advisory Board

The proposed ordinance redefines the jurisdiction of the advisory board.

Directly affected

The Corradino Group, Inc.

The Council is considering authorizing a work order for this firm to perform 2018 Evaluation and Appraisal Report amendments.

Key Facts

  • The Council will consider a resolution to approve a federal financial assistance subrecipient agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for an energy-efficient lighting grant.
  • The Council will hold a second reading for an ordinance amending Chapter 23 of the Village Code regarding retirement contributions to ensure statutory minimum standards are met.
  • The Council will hold a second reading for an ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article XV of the Village Code to redefine the jurisdiction of the Youth Athletics Advisory Board.
  • The Council will consider a resolution authorizing the Village Manager to issue a work order to The Corradino Group, Inc. for 2018 Evaluation and Appraisal Report amendments.
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  • The Council will consider a resolution to declare a fire truck as surplus property and authorize its sale or disposition.
  • The Village Clerk has requested to reschedule the November 13, 2018, regular council meeting due to a swearing-in ceremony on November 15, 2018.
  • The agenda includes reports and discussions on a proposed amended fee schedule, a pocket park charrette, utility reports, a strategic plan, a 2040 vision plan, and a LimeBike update.
  • The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at 6:00 P.M.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I speak at the council meeting?
Yes, any person wishing to address the Village Council on an agenda item is asked to register with the Village Clerk prior to the item being heard.
How can I appeal a decision made by the Council?
If a person decides to appeal any decision, they will need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure a verbatim record is made, including testimony and evidence.

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Retirement Plan Compliance

The Council is proactively amending retirement code sections to ensure continued compliance with statutory minimum benefits.

Connected Entities

Andrea Agha, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Jennifer Medina and 4 more
PersonAndrea Agha“Village Manager.”Map →
OrganizationFlorida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services“Grant provider for energy-efficient lighting.”Map →
PersonJennifer Medina“Village Clerk.”Map →
OrganizationKey Biscayne Village Council“The governing body of the Village of Key Biscayne.”Map →
OrganizationThe Corradino Group, Inc.“Contractor for 2018 Evaluation and Appraisal Report amendments.”Map →
PersonMayra P. Lindsay“Mayor of Key Biscayne.”Map →
PersonChad Friedman“Village Attorney.”Map →

Sources

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keybiscayne.granicus.com

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment10
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