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Read. Follow. Verify.Key Biscayne Council Meeting Agenda: August 28, 2018
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What This Bill Does
The Key Biscayne Village Council will meet to discuss s regarding retirement contributions and plastic straw bans, review community survey results, and recognize local beach ambassadors. The agenda also includes a resolution for a school-based law enforcement officer agreement and updates on various village projects.
This meeting determines local environmental regulations, public safety staffing at the K-8 school, and the village's long-term investment priorities based on recent resident feedback.
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 residents
Residents are affected by changes to local ordinances, school safety measures, and the village's long-term vision plan.
Local business owners
Businesses are affected by the proposed prohibition on the sale and distribution of plastic straws.
Key Biscayne K-8 students and staff
The school community is affected by the proposed agreement to provide dedicated law enforcement officers on campus.
Key Facts
- The Council will consider an ordinance amending Chapter 23 regarding retirement contributions to ensure statutory minimum benefits.
- The Council will consider an ordinance prohibiting the distribution, sale, or use of plastic straws.
- The Council will consider an ordinance redefining the jurisdiction of the Youth Athletics Advisory Board to include adult athletics.
- The Council will consider a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Miami-Dade County School Board for school-based law enforcement officers.
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- The Council will receive a presentation on the 2018 Community Survey Report from ETC Institute.
- The Council will recognize four residents as 'Beach Ambassadors' for their coastal cleanup efforts.
- The Council will hear reports on transportation to MAST Academy, Freebee funding, and lobbyist registration procedures.
- The Council will receive an update on candidates qualifying for the office of Councilmember.
- The Council will discuss the Key Biscayne 2040 Vision Plan.
- The Council will discuss the manager's report on the use of fields at the Crandon Park Tennis Center.
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Discoveries
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Expansion of Advisory Board Scope
The village is shifting the focus of the Youth Athletics Advisory Board to include adult athletics, indicating a broader approach to community recreation management.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance85How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment20Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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