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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, MAKING FINDINGS AND DESIGNATING REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NUMBERS 36-6009-005-0015, 36-6009-005-0010, 36-6009-006-0010, 36-6009-006-0012, and 36-6009-006-0011 AS A BROWNFIELD AREA PURSUANT TO SEC. 376.80(2)(A), FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR PURPOSES OF ENVIRONMENTAL REHABILITATION, JOB CREATION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION; 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 5:00 PM Council ChambersThursday, October 15, 2020 Special Town Council Meeting 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, & MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Meerbott called the Special Town Council Meeting being held virtually to order at 5:19 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Town Clerk Debra Eastman read the instructions for participation in the virtual meeting. Mayor Tim Meerbott, Vice Mayor Sue Ellen Loyzelle, Council Member Robert "BJ" Duncan, Council Member Michael P. Callahan and Council Member Roger Coriat Present: 5 - 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Meerbott opened public comments. Town Clerk Debra Eastman read the instructions for participation in public comments. Mayor Meerbott recognized Paul Lambert of Miami Wilds a planned project at Zoo Miami, who requested the support of the Town Council and provided some details. Diana Gonzalez also of Miami Wilds spoke in favor of the project and asked for support of the Town Council. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Meerbott closed public comments. 3. TOWN COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS, BOARD & COMMITTEE REPORTS There were no reports. 4. REPORTS A. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT Town Manager Ralph Casals provided a brief report to the Town Council regarding the recent census reporting which resulted in a 76.6 percent participation and thanked all those who participated. Page 1Town of Cutler Bay Printed on 1/22/2021

October 15, 2020Town Council Meeting Minutes B. TOWN ATTORNEY’S REPORT Town Attorney Mitch Bierman explained that this is a Special Call Town Council Meeting that has just one Resolution on the agenda, and pointed out that it is unusual in that there will be two readings required of this Resolution. The next Town Council Meeting is scheduled for Oct. 28, 2020 where the Council will hear it on second reading. C. TOWN CLERK'S REPORT Town Clerk Debra Eastman provided a reminder of the November 3, 2020 Election which includes two seats on the Town Council - Vice Mayor and Council Member Seat 2. 5. CONSENT AGENDA There was no Consent Agenda. 6. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) There were no Quasi-Judicial Hearings. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Meerbott opened public comments and there was no one wishing to speak. 8. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING (NO PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) There were no ordinances for first reading. 9. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) There were no ordinances for first reading requiring a public hearing. 10. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) There were no ordinances for second reading. 11. RESOLUTIONS Page 2Town of Cutler Bay Printed on 1/22/2021

October 15, 2020Town Council Meeting Minutes A. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, MAKING FINDINGS AND DESIGNATING REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NUMBERS 36-6009-005-0015, 36-6009-005-0010, 36-6009-006-0010, 36-6009-006-0012, and 36-6009-006-0011 AS A BROWNFIELD AREA PURSUANT TO SEC. 376.80(2)(A), FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR PURPOSES OF ENVIRONMENTAL REHABILITATION, JOB CREATION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE... Town Clerk Debra Eastman read the title of the Resolution. Town Manager Ralph Casals introduced Community Development Director Jared Munster and Town Consultant Rudi Thyn. Mr. Munster explained the process of notifying abutters, explained the area involved and legal advertising, explained the site and what the Brownfield designation will accomplish, the four criteria and the possibility for grants. Mayor Meerbott opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Meerbott closed the public hearing. Council Member Coriat requested a comparison of other Brownfield designations of projects this size and the possible impact this designation might have on adjoining future property values. Attorney Michael Goldstein of the Goldstein Environmental Law Firm provided further information about the impact to surrounding property values and other details. Mayor Meerbott pointed out the possibility of applicable grant funding. A motion was made by Vice Mayor Loyzelle, seconded by Council Member Callahan, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by an unanimous vote. (5-0) 12. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Page 3Town of Cutler Bay Printed on 1/22/2021

Thursday, October 15, 2020 5:00 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

October 15, 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. 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. 3. TOWN COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS, BOARD & COMMITTEE REPORTS 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. 6. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) Page 2Town of Cutler Bay Printed on 10/9/2020

October 15, 2020Town Council Meeting Agenda (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. 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. 8. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING (NO PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) 9. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) 10. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED) 11. RESOLUTIONS A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, MAKING FINDINGS AND DESIGNATING REAL PROPERTY IDENTIFIED BY FOLIO NUMBERS 36-6009-005-0015, 36-6009-005-0010, 36-6009-006-0010, 36-6009-006-0012, and 36-6009-006-0011 AS A BROWNFIELD AREA PURSUANT TO SEC. 376.80(2)(A), FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR PURPOSES OF ENVIRONMENTAL REHABILITATION, JOB CREATION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE... A. Manager Memo-1st Read-Brownfield Designation Area Manager Memo-1st Read-Attach A-Town Staff Report Town Staff Report-1st Read-Exhibit A-Legal Descriptions Town Staff Report-1st Read-Exhibit B-Map of Subject Parcels Town Staff Report-1st Read-Exhibit C-Publix Letter of Request Town Staff Report-1st Read-Exhibit D-Site Asmt Report -Publix Site Town Staff Report-1st Read-Exhibit E-Phase II Environmental Asmt Town Staff Report-1st Read-Exhibit F-Environmental Report Town Staff Report-1st Read-Exhibit G-Publix Public Hearing Notices Manager Memo-1st Read-Attach B- Advertisements Notices and Postings Resolution - Cutler Bay Civic And Resiliency Enhancement (CARE) Zone Attachments: Page 3Town of Cutler Bay Printed on 10/9/2020

October 15, 2020Town Council Meeting Agenda 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. 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 10/9/2020

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