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Key Biscayne Council Meeting Agenda: June 11, 2019

Original title: Regular Council Meeting June 11, 2019

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What This Bill Does

The Key Biscayne Village Council will meet to discuss several infrastructure and administrative items, including a new electric with FPL, construction of a new park, and various budget adjustments. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Immigrant Heritage Month and updates on the 2040 Vision Board.

Why it matters

This meeting determines the approval of a 30-year electric expected to generate $1.2 million annually and authorizes over $1.8 million for the construction of a new park at 530 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

Key Biscayne Residents

Residents will be impacted by new park construction, potential changes in utility franchise fees, and the creation of a Youth Council.

Directly affected

Florida Power & Light Company

The company is seeking a new 30-year franchise agreement to operate within the Village.

Directly affected

Critical Path Services, Inc.

The company is the proposed contractor for the construction of the park at 530 Crandon Boulevard.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the proposed FPL franchise agreement?
It is a 30-year agreement that allows FPL to operate in the Village in exchange for a franchise fee of up to 6% of monthly billings, estimated at $1.2 million per year.
What is the status of the 530 Crandon Boulevard park project?
The Council is considering an ordinance to select Critical Path Services, Inc. as the contractor for the project with a budget of $1,826,017.
Why is the Village paying the IRS?
The Village is settling tax assessments identified during an IRS examination for the tax years 2015 through 2017.

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FPL Franchise Revenue Increase

The new FPL franchise agreement is projected to double the annual revenue compared to the existing agreement, moving from approximately $600,000 to $1.2 million.

Connected Entities

School Board of Miami-Dade County, Michael W. Davey, Critical Path Services, Inc. and 5 more
OrganizationSchool Board of Miami-Dade County“Partner in lease agreements for school facilities.”Map →
PersonMichael W. Davey“Mayor of Key Biscayne.”Map →
OrganizationCritical Path Services, Inc.“Contractor selected for the 530 Crandon Boulevard park project.”Map →
OrganizationInternal Revenue Service“Federal agency involved in a tax assessment settlement.”Map →
OrganizationChristmas Designers, Inc.“Contractor for municipal holiday decorations.”Map →
OrganizationFlorida Power & Light Company“Utility company seeking a new franchise agreement.”Map →
OrganizationVillage of Key Biscayne“The local government body holding the meeting.”Map →
PersonAllison McCormick“Vice Mayor.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

keybiscayne.granicus.com

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  • Controversy40
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