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Key Biscayne Council Meeting Agenda: March 6, 2018

Original title: Regular Council Meeting March 6, 2018

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What This Bill Does

The Key Biscayne Village Council will meet on March 6, 2018, to discuss new permit fee structures, kiteboarding regulations, and potential infrastructure projects including pool resurfacing and beach nourishment. The agenda also includes updates on youth athletics and retirement plan amendments for managerial staff.

Why it matters

Residents and business owners may see changes to building permit costs, new regulations for kiteboarding, and potential construction projects at the community center pool.

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

Key Biscayne residents

Residents may face changes in permit fees and new regulations for recreational activities like kiteboarding.

Directly affected

Non-resident sports participants

Non-residents may be subject to new usage fees for participating in village athletic programs.

Directly affected

Village managerial employees

Managerial staff may become eligible for in-service retirement benefit distributions under a proposed ordinance.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How will the proposed permit fee changes affect me?
The proposal introduces a two-tiered system: $1.90/sq ft for new construction and 2.3% of value for other permits, capped at $18,000, to replace current temporary fees.
Are there new rules for kiteboarding?
Yes, the council is considering a $250 registration fee, mandatory $1 million liability insurance, and restrictions on kiteboarding during holiday weekends.
Will non-residents have to pay more for sports?
The Youth Athletics Advisory Board has proposed a new usage fee for non-Key Biscayne residents to participate in village sports programs.

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Transition to Two-Tiered Permit Fees

The Village is moving away from temporary permit fees toward a structured two-tiered system to achieve revenue neutrality.

Village of Key BiscayneJRD & Associates, Inc.

Connected Entities

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Youth Athletics Advisory Board, Mayra Peña Lindsay and 3 more
OrganizationU.S. Army Corps of Engineers“Federal agency involved in beach nourishment projects.”Map →
OrganizationYouth Athletics Advisory Board“Board proposing changes to athletic programs and ordinance names.”Map →
PersonMayra Peña Lindsay“Mayor of the Village of Key Biscayne.”Map →
OrganizationJRD & Associates, Inc.“Consultant firm that conducted the permit fee analysis.”Map →
PersonJohn C. Gilbert“Village Manager.”Map →
locationVillage of Key Biscayne“The municipality holding the council meeting.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

keybiscayne.granicus.com

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  • Controversy40
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