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Read. Follow. Verify.Key Biscayne Council Meeting Summary: June 5, 2018
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What This Bill Does
The Key Biscayne Village Council approved a ban on plastic straws, authorized a 2,000-square-foot expansion for the Ocean Club Beach Club, and moved forward with pension plan changes. The council also discussed school security funding and pedestrian safety on Crandon Boulevard.
Residents will see changes to local business regulations regarding plastic use, potential adjustments to village pension contributions, and new infrastructure projects like field lighting at the local K-8 school.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Ocean Club Community Association, Inc.
The association received approval to expand their beach club facility by 2,000 square feet.
MAST Academy community
The community was granted an exemption from non-resident surcharges.
Village employees
The council is considering changes to the retirement code that would increase benefit multipliers and contribution rates.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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News Coverage
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceRoll-Call Votes
2 motions voted on at this meeting · extracted from the official minutes
2-10-95: remove from the table Item 8A2
passed7: approve the following consent
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Discoveries
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Environmental Regulation
The council is moving toward stricter environmental regulations by initiating a ban on plastic straws.
Connected Entities
Sources
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