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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, INDICATING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE TOWN TO ISSUE TAX-EXEMPT BONDS OR NOTES IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $3,500,000.00 TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION OF VACANT LAND FOR THE SITE OF A NEW MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AND A PARK AND TO USE A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS OR NOTES TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES PAID OR INCURRED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF ISSUANCE THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

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Town Hall 10720 Caribbean Blvd Cutler Bay, FL 33189 Town of Cutler Bay Meeting Minutes Town Council MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Tim Meerbott Vice Mayor Sue Ellen Loyzelle Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan Council Member Michael P. Callahan Council Member Roger Coriat CHARTER OFFICIALS Town Attorney Mitchell Bierman Town Attorney Chad Friedman Town Manager Rafael G. Casals, ICMA-CM, CFM Town Clerk Debra E. Eastman, MMC 6:00 PM Council ChambersWednesday, March 4, 2020 Special Town Council Meeting 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, & MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Meerbott called the Meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Deputy Town Clerk Mauricio Melinu called the Roll. Mayor Meerbott led the Pledge of Allegience. Vice Mayor Loyzelle arrived at 6:02 PM. Mayor Tim Meerbott, Vice Mayor Sue Ellen Loyzelle, Council Member Michael P. Callahan and Council Member Roger Coriat Present: 4 - Council Member Robert "BJ" DuncanAbsent: 1 - 2. TOWN COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS, BOARD & COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no Town Council Announcements, Board and Committee Reports. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Meerbott opened Public Comments. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meerbott closed Public Comments. 4. REPORTS A. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT There was no Town Manager's Report B. TOWN ATTORNEY’S REPORT There was no Town Attorney's Report. Page 1Town of Cutler Bay Printed on 5/5/2020

March 4, 2020Town Council Meeting Minutes C. TOWN CLERK'S REPORT There was no Town Clerk's Report. 5. CONSENT AGENDA There was no Consent Agenda. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES There were no Minutes for Approval. 6. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) There were no Quasi-Judicial Hearings. 7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING (NO PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) There were no Ordinances for First Reading (No Public Hearing Required). 8. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) There were no Ordinances for First Reading (Public Hearing Required). 9. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) There were no Ordinances for Second Reading (Public Hearing Required). 10. RESOLUTIONS A. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, INDICATING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE TOWN TO ISSUE TAX-EXEMPT BONDS OR NOTES IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $3,500,000.00 TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION OF VACANT LAND FOR THE SITE OF A NEW MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AND A PARK AND TO USE A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS OR NOTES TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES PAID OR INCURRED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF ISSUANCE THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Deputy Town Clerk Mauricio Melinu read the title of the Resolution. Town Attorney Chad Friedman provided background information on the item. There was discussion on a Letter of Intent for the possible acquisition of property located at SW 184 ST and Old Cutler Road. A motion was made by Council Member Coriat, seconded by Vice Mayor Loyzelle, that this Resolution be adopted. Mayor Meerbott called for the vote, and the motion carried by an unanimous vote (4-0). 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Meerbott opened Public Comments. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meerbott closed Public Comments. Page 2Town of Cutler Bay Printed on 5/5/2020

March 4, 2020Town Council Meeting Minutes 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:06 PM. Page 3Town of Cutler Bay Printed on 5/5/2020

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 6:00 PM Town of Cutler Bay Town Hall 10720 Caribbean Blvd Cutler Bay, FL 33189 Council Chambers Town Council MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Tim Meerbott Vice Mayor Sue Ellen Loyzelle Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan Council Member Michael P. Callahan Council Member Roger Coriat CHARTER OFFICIALS Town Attorney Mitchell Bierman Town Attorney Chad Friedman Town Manager Rafael G. Casals, ICMA-CM, CFM Town Clerk Debra E. Eastman, MMC Meeting Agenda Special Town Council Meeting

March 4, 2020Town Council Meeting Agenda DECORUM POLICY No individuals shall make slanderous or unduly repetitive remarks or engage in any other form of behavior that disrupts or impedes the orderly conduct of the meeting, as determined by the Presiding Officer. No clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker or his or her remarks shall be permitted. Individuals addressing the Town Council must first be recognized by the Presiding Officer and must do so utilizing the designated podium in the Council Chambers. No more than one person may address the Council at a time unless specifically permitted by the Presiding Officer. Comments are to be made to the Town Council and not to the audience. Persons exiting the Council Chambers shall do so quietly. Any individuals determined to have violated the Rules of Decorum, as determined by the Presiding Officer, may be required to leave the Council Chambers. NOTICE TO ALL LOBBYISTS Any person who receives compensation, remuneration or expenses for conducting lobbying activities is required to register as a Lobbyist with the Town Clerk prior to engaging in lobbying activities before the Town Council pursuant to Sec. 2-236, Town Code and Sec. 7.6, Town Charter. 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, & MOMENT OF SILENCE 2. TOWN COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS, BOARD & COMMITTEE REPORTS 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any person who wishes to comment on an agenda item which is not under public hearings may be heard at this time and must sign up in advance. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Presiding Officer. Comments made by members of the public are important to the Town Council. If appropriate, items may be referred to town staff for review and resolution . Speakers will address the Town Council with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated. 4. REPORTS A. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT B. TOWN ATTORNEY’S REPORT C. TOWN CLERK'S REPORT 5. CONSENT AGENDA Any items shall be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion or separate vote if requested or “pulled” by a Council Member or the Town Manager. A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Page 2Town of Cutler Bay Printed on 3/2/2020

March 4, 2020Town Council Meeting Agenda 6. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) (These hearings are scheduled to begin being heard not later than 8:00 P.M.) All persons addressing the Town Council shall be sworn-in prior to giving testimony and may be subject to cross examination. All persons addressing the Town Council shall state their name and address for the record. Each party will be limited to a presentation of 20 minutes. This time limitation may be extended by the chair of the meeting. 7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING (NO PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) 8. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) 9. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) 10. RESOLUTIONS A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, INDICATING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE TOWN TO ISSUE TAX-EXEMPT BONDS OR NOTES IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $3,500,000.00 TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF ACQUISITION OF VACANT LAND FOR THE SITE OF A NEW MUNICIPAL COMPLEX AND A PARK AND TO USE A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF SUCH BONDS OR NOTES TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES PAID OR INCURRED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF ISSUANCE THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A. Manager Memo-Bonds Proceeds Reimbursement of Funds Resolution-Bonds Proceeds Reimbursement of Funds Attachments: 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any person who wishes to comment on an agenda item which is not under public hearings may be heard at this time and must sign up in advance. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes or less, as directed by the Presiding Officer. Comments made by members of the public are important to the Town Council. If appropriate, items may be referred to town staff for review and resolution . Speakers will address the Town Council with respect. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated. 12. ADJOURNMENT Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the town hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the council with respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that for such purpose, the affected person may need to ensure that verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the town for the introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. Page 3Town of Cutler Bay Printed on 3/2/2020

March 4, 2020Town Council Meeting Agenda This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation or a sign language interpreter to participate in this proceeding should contact the Town Clerk at (305) 234-4262 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting. Hearing Assistance Devices are available with the Town Clerk. Wireless connection GUEST@TOWNOFCUTLERBAY is now available in the Town Council Chambers. Once connected, you will be redirected to the new splash page where you must read the Terms of Service and click “I Accept Connect Me Now.” Please make note there is a maximum of two (2) hours before you are automatically disconnected from the Wi-Fi and must reconnect. We, the Town Council of Cutler Bay, hereby recommit ourselves to maintain civility in our public and political discourse and we hereby pledge our commitment to the following principles: We will respect the right of all citizens in our community to hold different opinions; We will avoid rhetoric intended to humiliate or question the wisdom of those whose opinions are different from ours; We will strive to understand differing perspectives; We will choose our words carefully; We will speak truthfully without accusation and we will avoid distortion; and We will speak out against violence, prejudice and incivility of their forms, whenever and wherever they occur. Page 4Town of Cutler Bay Printed on 3/2/2020

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