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Village Council Joe I. Rasco, Mayor Oscar Sardinas, Vice Mayor Michael F. Bracken Franklin H. Caplan Edward London Nancy Stoner Fernando A. Vazquez 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. INVOCATION 4. BRIEF COMMENTS BY COUNCIL 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 6. AGENDA: 7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: 7.A. EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR PRESENTATION (VILLAGE MANAGER) REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025 5:30 PM GIVEN BY CROSSBRIDGE CHURCH If you would like to speak during public comments, please fill out a blue request form available at the Council Chamber entrance and submit it to the Village Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. When your name is called, please come forward to the podium and state your name and address. (If applicable, please state if you are a hired consultant or Village employee and/or engaged in lobbying activities and/or representing an organization.) Unless otherwise provided by Council, members of the public will have three (3) minutes to speak. APPROVAL/DEFERRALS/ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/SUBSTITUTIONS/WITHDRAWALS TAB 1 December 16, 2025 www.keybiscayne.fl.gov MISSION: TO PROVIDE A SAFE, QUALITY COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL ISLANDERS THROUGH RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT. 1

7.B. ADVISORY BOARD ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATIONS (VILLAGE COUNCIL) 8. CONSENT AGENDA: 8.A. AUGUST 19, 2025 MINUTES (REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING) 8.B. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SUBAWARD AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE SHERIFF'S OFFICE RELATING TO OPERATION STONEGARDEN; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (CHIEF OF POLICE FRANCIS J. SOUSA) 8.C. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A DRAINAGE AND USE EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH KEY BISCAYNE REAL PROPERTIES, LLC RELATING TO THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 398 HARBOR DRIVE; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR CHRIS MIRANDA) 9. ORDINANCES: (NOT LATER THAN 8:00 P.M.) 9.A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 2-82, "PURCHASING LIMITATIONS; COMPETITIVE BIDDING," OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO COMPETITIVE BIDDING THRESHOLDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER BENJAMIN NUSSBAUM) FIRST READING (Consent agenda items are those which are routine, do not require discussion or explanation prior to Village Council action, or have already been discussed and/or explained and do not require further discussion or explanation. Items can be removed from the consent agenda by the request on an individual Councilmember for independent consideration provided such request is made during the approval/deferrals/additions/deletions/substitutions/withdrawals segment of the meeting, prior to the vote on the consent agenda.) TAB 2 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL TAB 3 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL TAB 4 December 16, 2025 www.keybiscayne.fl.gov MISSION: TO PROVIDE A SAFE, QUALITY COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL ISLANDERS THROUGH RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT. 2

10. RESOLUTIONS: 10.A. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO APPLY FOR A FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES SET-ASIDE PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE FERNWOOD DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (CIP AND GRANTS MANAGER COLLEEN DURFEE) 10.B. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF MICROSOFT LICENSES AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $81,750.24; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (MIS MANAGER ALEX GONZALEZ & CHIEF OF POLICE FRANCIS J. SOUSA) 11. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL TAB 5 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL TAB 6 RECOMMENDATION: APPROVAL TAB 7 A. VILLAGE MANAGER: (NOT LATER THAN 8:00 P.M.) MANAGER'S REPORT TAB 8 1. CONTEST RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATION FOR NAMING OF THEATER (COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER JESSICA DROUET) 2. ANALYSIS OF PROPERTY TAX STATE PROPOSALS (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER BENJAMIN NUSSBAUM) 3. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) OPPORTUNITIES & IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER BENJAMIN NUSSBAUM) 4. CODE COMPLIANCE STATS (BUILDING, ZONING, AND PLANNING DIRECTOR December 16, 2025 www.keybiscayne.fl.gov MISSION: TO PROVIDE A SAFE, QUALITY COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL ISLANDERS THROUGH RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT. 3

12. B. MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS 12.A. REQUEST A DISCUSSION ON THE FY26 CAPITAL PLAN'S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS-COVERING MAJOR REPAIRS, REHABILITATION, RENOVATIONS, AND NEW ASSEST CONSTRUCTION - TO REVIEW ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC GOALS AND FOCUS AREAS, AND TO CLARIFY EACH PROJECT'S INTENT, SCOPE, COST, TIMELINE, AND KEY DEPENDENCIES (COUNCILMEMBER BRACKEN) 12.B. EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENT (MAYOR RASCO) 12.C. TIMELINE FROM ADMINISTRATION FOR HARBOR DRIVE PAVING PROJECT (MAYOR RASCO) 13. D. VILLAGE CLERK 13.A. PROPOSED 2026 VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE JEREMY CALLEROS GAUGER) 5. BUILDING DEPARTMENT STATS (BUILDING, ZONING, AND PLANNING DIRECTOR JEREMY CALLEROS GAUGER) 6. HARBOR DRIVE PAVING PROJECT TIMELINE (PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR CHRIS MIRANDA) 7. SWALE MANAGEMENT AND SIGHT LINES (BUILDING, ZONING, AND PLANNING DIRECTOR JEREMY CALLEROS GAUGER AND PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR CHRIS MIRANDA) 8. CIP FY26 MONTHLY REPORT (CIP AND GRANTS MANAGER COLLEEN DURFEE) 9. QUARTERLY BUDGET REPORT (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER BENJAMIN NUSSBAUM) 10. JANUARY WORKING COUNCIL AGENDA (VILLAGE MANAGER) C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY TAB 9 December 16, 2025 www.keybiscayne.fl.gov MISSION: TO PROVIDE A SAFE, QUALITY COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL ISLANDERS THROUGH RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT. 4

14. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION 15. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: 16. ADJOURNMENT COUNCIL WORKSHOP: ZONE 1 ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS & PLAN DELIVERABLE #1 THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER COUNCIL WORKSHOP: UNDERGROUNDING: FULL VS. HYBRID MODEL COMPARISON THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER SWALE WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBER I. ANY PERSON WISHING TO ADDRESS THE VILLAGE COUNCIL ON AN ITEM ON THIS AGENDA IS ASKED TO REGISTER WITH THE VILLAGE CLERK PRIOR TO THAT ITEM BEING HEARD. PRIOR TO MAKING A STATEMENT, PLEASE STATE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS FOR THE RECORD. II. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, ALL PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED AND WHO NEED SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING BECAUSE OF THAT DISABILITY SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK, 88 WEST MCINTYRE STREET, KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA 33149, TELEPHONE NUMBER (305) 365-5506, NOT LATER THAN TWO BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO SUCH PROCEEDINGS. III. IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT A MEETING OR HEARING, THAT PERSON WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED (F.S.286.0105). IV. IN ACCORDANCE WITH VILLAGE CODE SECTION 2-161, ADOPTING SECTION 2- 11.1(s) OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE, ANY PERSON ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, AS DEFINED THEREIN, MUST REGISTER AT THE VILLAGE CLERK’S OFFICE BEFORE ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL ON THE ABOVE MATTERS OR ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES. THE ABOVE MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, 560 CRANDON BOULEVARD AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. ZONING MEETINGS AND SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS WILL BE SCHEDULED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. PLEASE VISIT www.keybiscayne.fl.gov TO VIEW THE MEETING SCHEDULE. December 16, 2025 www.keybiscayne.fl.gov MISSION: TO PROVIDE A SAFE, QUALITY COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL ISLANDERS THROUGH RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT. 5

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MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025 COUNCIL CHAMBER 560 CRANDON BOULEVARD 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 6:35 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Michael F. Bracken, Franklin H. Caplan, Edward London, Nancy Stoner, Fernando A. Vazquez, Vice Mayor Oscar Sardiñas, and Mayor Joe I. Rasco. Also present were Village Manager Steven C. Williamson, Village Clerk Jocelyn B. Koch, and Village Attorney Chad Friedman. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Mayor Oscar Sardiñas led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. INVOCATION: Rabbi Avremel Caroline with Chabad of Key Biscayne gave an invocation. 4. BRIEF COMMENTS BY COUNCIL: Councilmember Caplan addressed the Police Department regarding the left-hand turn signal at Brickell and Rickenbacker Causeway as being too short and if anything can be done about it. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following persons addressed the Council: Ann Taintor, 170 Ocean Lane Drive; Leni Weber, 101 Ocean Lane Drive; Mary Tague, 610 North Mashta Drive; Jane Torres, 600 Grapetree Drive; Onofre Torres, 600 Grapetree Drive; Terry Gellin, 607 Ocean Drive, Louisa Conway, 151 Crandon Boulevard; Thomas Weber, 101 Ocean Lane Drive; Alexandra Andrews, 110 Buttonwood Road; Marcelo Radice, 70 Bay Heights Drive, Miami; Alex del Cueto, 300 Galen Drive; Luis de la Cruz, 640 Allendale Road; Matthew Goldinoff, 125 Jefferson Avenue, Miami Beach; Steve Simon, 335 Harbor Lane; Charles Collins, 1121 Crandon Boulevard; Cecile Sanchez, 260 Cypress Drive; Brett Moss, 152 West Mashta Drive, and Patricia Romano, 361 Beechwood Drive. At this time a special recognition was given to the following Key Biscayne members of the Miami Rowing Club: Gabriele Mendoza, Arthur Frank Leal, and Stefano Pontonio for their accomplishments in the recently held 2025 U.S. Rowing Southeast Youth Championships. 7

August 19, 2025 2 of 10 At this time a special presentation was given by the Disability Advisory Board. Mayor Rasco addressed the board regarding the above presentation. 6. AGENDA: Councilmember Stoner made a motion requesting the deferral of Items 9B, 9D, 10B, 10C, 10D, and possibly the consent agenda. There was discussion from Council and the Manager regarding the above motion and that some of the items are time sensitive. Vice Mayor Sardiñas made an amending motion to defer Item 9D only. Councilmember Stoner accepted the amendment to the motion. The motion, as amended, was seconded by Vice Mayor Sardiñas and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bracken, Caplan, London, Stoner, Vazquez, Vice Mayor Sardiñas, and Mayor Rasco voting Yes. Councilmember Vazquez made a motion requesting the deferral of Item 10E. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilmember London made a motion to hear Item 11B8 along with Items 10E and 10F. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Sardiñas. Councilmember Bracken made an amending motion to hear Item 10F before Item 10E. Councilmember London and Vice Mayor Sardiñas accepted the amendment to the motion. It was the consensus of Council to approve the motion, as amended. There was discussion from Council, the Attorney, and the Manager regarding Items 11B5 and 12A. It was the consensus of Council to change the October 15th , 2025 Regular Council Meeting date to October 14th , 2025. It was the consensus of Council to defer Item 12A to a date certain of October 14 th , 2025. It was the consensus of Council to confirm the agenda changes, as amended. Councilmember Vazquez objected to the agenda changes. At this time the Clerk read the following ordinance on second reading, by title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2024-16 WHICH ADOPTED THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 BY REVISING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET (BUDGET AMENDMENT NO. 2); PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Caplan made a motion to adopt the ordinance on second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Stoner. The Manager and Chief Financial Officer Benjamin Nussbaum addressed the Council regarding the above item. 8

August 19, 2025 3 of 10 Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado addressed the Council giving a presentation regarding the above item and reported on meeting with FDOT regarding the Bear Cut Bridge and Rickenbacker Causeway. Miami-Dade County’s Department of Transportation and Public Works does not have a long-term plan for the Rickenbacker Causeway, only a short-term fix. There is a proposed increase in tolls to pay down the existing debt from the William Powell Bridge. The SunPass rate will go from $2.25 to $3.25 and the toll by plate will go from $3.00 to $6.50. The annual resident rate will go from $24.00 to $72.00 and the school rate will go from $60 to $120. Commissioner Regalado further presented a task description to Council. There was discussion from Council, Commissioner Regalado, and the Manager regarding the above item and the Bear Cut Bridge PD&E. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Mayra Lindsay, 365 Westwood Drive and Fausto Gomez, 765 Crandon Boulevard addressed the Council. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Friends of the Underline Chief Executive Officer Eulois Cleckley addressed the Council regarding the Underline Project. There was discussion from Council, the Attorney, CFO Nussbaum, Mr. Gomez, Ms. Lindsay, Commissioner Regalado, and the Manager regarding the above item. Councilmember Stoner made a motion to go straight to the vote of this item. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Sardiñas. It was the consensus of Council to approve this motion. The ordinance was adopted on second reading by a 7-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bracken, Caplan, London, Stoner, Vazquez, Vice Mayor Sardiñas, and Mayor Rasco voting Yes. 7. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: This item was presented earlier in the evening. 8. CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Caplan made a motion to approve the following consent agenda. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Sardiñas and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bracken, Caplan, London, Stoner, Vazquez, Vice Mayor Sardiñas, and Mayor Rasco voting Yes. The minutes of the June 10, 2025, Regular Council Meeting. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $203,083 RELATING TO THE VILLAGE'S ON-DEMAND TRANSIT SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 9

August 19, 2025 4 of 10 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A BEACH MANAGEMENT FUNDING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (FDEP) FOR THE KEY BISCAYNE BEACH NOURISHMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $91,460 AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE SAME; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, SELECTING KCI TECHNOLOGIES, INC., COLLIERS ENGINEERING & DESIGN, INC., AND LONGITUDE SURVEYORS, LLC PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 2025-11 FOR CONTINUING GEOTECHNICAL & SURVEYING SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, SELECTING CON-MECH INC. FOR HVAC REPLACEMENT, REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES PURSUANT TO INVITATION TO BID (ITB) NO. 2025-05; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, SELECTING BELLTOWER CONSULTING GROUP, LLC FOR GRANT ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT SERVICES PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 2025-01 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $49,500 ANNUALLY; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, SELECTING REFLECTIONS PRODUCTIONS, INC., THE GERSIL GROUP INC. D/B/A SIGNATURE PRODUCTION SERVICES, AND EVENT FACTOR, INC. FOR SOUND, STAGE, LIGHTING, AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL SERVICES ON AN AS- NEEDED BASIS; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, SELECTING IGGY TRAP OF FLORIDA, LLC FOR IGUANA PEST CONTROL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $65,000 ANNUALLY; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, SELECTING ISLAND PARTY PLACE LLC AND MEGA PARTY EVENTS INC. FOR SPECIAL EVENTS RENTAL SUPPLIES SERVICES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 10

August 19, 2025 5 of 10 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, SELECTING BRAXUS INDUSTRIES LLC D/B/A EVENT MAX AND MEGA PARTY EVENTS INC. FOR MECHANICAL RIDES, INFLATABLES, AND ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 9. ORDINANCES: The Clerk read the following ordinance on first reading, by title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE V, CHAPTER 26, “ELECTRIC BICYCLES, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, AND OTHER MOTORIZED MOBILITY DEVICES” OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES, MOTORIZED SCOOTERS, AND OTHER MOTORIZED MOBILITY DEVICES WITHIN THE VILLAGE; RENAMING OF THE ARTICLE TO “MICROMOBILITY DEVICES” AND PROVIDING FOR THE PROHIBITION AND REGULATION OF SUCH DEVICES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR VILLAGE MANAGER REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Caplan made a motion to approve the ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Sardiñas. Chief of Police Francis J. Sousa addressed the Council regarding the above item, Class 1 electric device distinctions, and working with Representative Vicki Lopez. There was extensive discussion from Council, the Manager, Chief Sousa, and the Attorney regarding the above item, a possible sunset provision, motorcycles, pedal assists for seniors, golf carts, and training. Councilmember Stoner made a motion to amend Section 6 to add a one-year sunset provision. The motion was seconded by Mayor Rasco and approved by a 6-1 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bracken, Caplan, London, Stoner, Vice Mayor Sardiñas, and Mayor Rasco voting Yes. Councilmember Vazquez voting No. There was additional discussion from Council regarding age limits and the Ask Club. The ordinance, as amended, failed on first reading by a 3-4 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmember London, Vice Mayor Sardiñas, and Mayor Rasco voting Yes. Councilmembers Bracken, Caplan, Stoner, Vazquez voting No. At this time the Clerk read the following resolution by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE MAXIMUM RATE FOR THE STORMWATER UTILITY 11

August 19, 2025 6 of 10 FEE RELATING TO THE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY, PURPOSE, AND DEFINITIONS; CONFIRMING THE INITIAL RATE RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR EQUALIZATION, FILING, AND LIEN ON PROPERTIES TO BE ASSESSED; PROVIDING FOR EFFECT OF ADOPTION OF FINAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR FILING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Caplan made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Sardiñas. CFO Nussbaum addressed the Council regarding setting a maximum stormwater rate. There was discussion from Council, CFO Nussbaum, CIP and Grants Manager Colleen Durfee, and the Manager regarding the above item. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no residents that addressed the Council. The Mayor closed the public hearing. The resolution was approved by a 6-1 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bracken, Caplan, Stoner, Vazquez, Vice Mayor Sardiñas, and Mayor Rasco voting Yes. Councilmember London voting No. The Clerk read the following ordinance on first reading, by title: A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF MOTOROLA POLICE RADIOS, APX DISPATCH CONSOLETTES, AND RELATED SERVICES FROM MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $556,051.92; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember London made a motion to approve the ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Vazquez. Chief Sousa addressed the Council regarding the above item. There was discussion from Council, the Attorney, and the Manager regarding the above item. The ordinance was approved on first reading by a 6-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bracken, Caplan, London, Stoner, Vazquez, Vice Mayor Sardiñas voting Yes. Mayor Rasco was out of the room at the time the vote was taken. 10. RESOLUTIONS: The Clerk read the following resolution by title: 12

August 19, 2025 7 of 10 A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ISSUE A WORK ORDER TO THE STOUT GROUP LLC FOR ROADWAY MILLING AND PAVING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $492,850; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Caplan made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember London. Public Works Director Chris Miranda addressed the Council regarding the above item and scope of work. The resolution was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bracken, Caplan, London, Stoner, Vazquez, Vice Mayor Sardiñas, and Mayor Rasco voting Yes. The Clerk read the following resolution by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ISSUE A WORK ORDER TO BCC ENGINEERING, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATING TO THE STREETLIGHTING CONVERSION AND TRANSFER PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $316,835.30; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Caplan made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Sardiñas. There was discussion from Council, Director Miranda, and the Manager regarding the above item, a photometric survey, and Florida, Power & Light (FPL). Councilmember London made a motion to defer the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Vazquez and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bracken, Caplan, London, Stoner, Vazquez, Vice Mayor Sardiñas, and Mayor Rasco voting Yes. At this time the Clerk read the following resolution by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO ISSUE A WORK ORDER TO AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL BASELINE STORMWATER MODELING FOR THE K-8 SCHOOL (ZONE 1) STORMWATER DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $38,376; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Caplan made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Stoner. 13

August 19, 2025 8 of 10 There was extensive discussion from Council regarding the above item. The resolution was approved by a 5-2 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bracken, Caplan, Stoner, Vice Mayor Sardiñas, and Mayor Rasco voting Yes. Councilmembers London and Vazquez voting No. The Clerk read the following resolution by title: A CAPITAL PROJECT AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A HIGH-WATER RAPID RESPONSE VEHICLE FROM POLARIS SALES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $63,874.53; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember London made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Caplan. Fire Rescue Chief Joe Fernandez addressed the Council regarding the above resolution. There was discussion from Council regarding the above item. The resolution was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bracken, Caplan, London, Stoner, Vazquez, Vice Mayor Sardiñas, and Mayor Rasco voting Yes. The Clerk read the following resolution by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, SELECTING GIT CONSULTING LLC PURSUANT TO REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) NO. 2025-13 FOR ZONE 1 ALTERNATIVE STORMWATER MODELING AND PLANNING SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Caplan made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Sardiñas. Councilmember Bracken addressed the Council regarding the above item. There was discussion from Council, the Manager, and the Attorney regarding the above item and for the RIAP Zone 1 Ad-Hoc Committee to meet again and present Council with a contract at a future meeting date to be determined. 14

August 19, 2025 9 of 10 The resolution was approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bracken, Caplan, London, Stoner, Vazquez, Vice Mayor Sardiñas, and Mayor Rasco voting Yes. 11. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed: At this time Councilmember Stoner addressed the Council regarding the Village sponsoring a Florida City Government Week essay contest on “Why I Love My Village” for all Key Biscayne 4 th graders and hosting a mock Council meeting for middle schoolers. The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce would assist in organizing these two events. It was the consensus of Council to endorse both of these items. At this time Councilmember Stoner addressed the Council regarding expanding the scope of work for the ZORC (Zoning Ordinance Review Committee). There was discussion from Council, Building, Zoning, and Planning Director Jeremy Calleros Gauger, the Attorney, and the Manager regarding the above item and recommending adding a lawyer to assist with the committee’s work. It was the consensus of Council to expand the ZORC’s scope of work once the current scope has been completed. At this time Councilmember Stoner addressed the Council regarding a zoning code amendment for institutional zoning and the Chabad of Key Biscayne. There was discussion from Council and the Attorney regarding the above item. It was the consensus of Council to direct the Attorney to bring forward an ordinance regarding this item. At this time Mayor Rasco appointed Christi Mendia to the Disability Advisory Board. It was the consensus of Council to confirm this appointment. At this time Mayor Rasco addressed the Council regarding holding a future swale workshop, creating an ad hoc committee to research what are the issues at hand with administration’s assistance, and then report back to Council at a future meeting date to be determined and then set a date for a swale workshop. At this time Councilmember London addressed the Council regarding a motion for the Manager to proceed with getting bids to construct undergrounding electric. There was discussion from Council, the Manager, Director Miranda, and Mike Houda with Black & Veatch regarding the above item, preliminary design for the Garden District, and FPL. It was the consensus of Council for the Manager to meet with FPL in order to get an estimate for Phase II undergrounding and report back to Council at a future meeting date to be determined. At this time Councilmember London addressed the Council regarding a motion to require the Manager to cease spending time, money, and approvals for Zone 1 storm sewer, and water lines until alternative Ad-Hoc Committee engineers submit an alternative plan with estimated cost for Zone 1 to Council, and in the alternative submit the Managers Zone 1 plan to a Village referendum to all eligible voters. There was discussion from Council regarding the above item. Councilmember London made a motion to defer this item. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Bracken and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Bracken, Caplan, London, Stoner, Vazquez, Vice Mayor Sardiñas, and Mayor Rasco voting Yes. 15

August 19, 2025 10 of 10 Mayor and Councilmembers: These discussion items were addressed earlier in the evening. Village Attorney. The Attorney did not submit a report. Village Clerk. The Clerk did not submit a report. 12. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION: There was no further business discussed. 13. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of future meetings and events was presented to the Council. 14. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted: ____________________________ Jocelyn B. Koch Village Clerk Approved this _ __ __ day of __ ______ ____ ____ 2025: ____________________________ Joe I. Rasco Mayor IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT A MEETING OR HEARING, THAT PERSON WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. 16

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025- A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SUBAWARD AGREEMENT WITH THE MIAMI-DADE SHERIFF’S OFFICE RELATING TO OPERATION STONEGARDEN; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Village of Key Biscayne (the “Village”), through its Police Department (“KBPD”), has historically participated in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Operation Stonegarden Program (“OPSG”), a multi-agency waterway operation which helps to provide a safe and secure boating environment, pursuant to a subaward and grant agreement with Miami-Dade County (“County”), through the Miami-Dade Police Department (“MDPD”); and WHEREAS, the County and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (“MDSO”) have agreed that MDSO is responsible for administering FY 2023 OPSG operations; and WHEREAS, the Village desires to enter into the OPSG Subaward Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” (the “Agreement”), with MDSO, which among other things, provides a mechanism for reimbursing expenses incurred by KBPD in connection with FY 2023 OPSG operations; and WHEREAS, the Village desires to approve the Agreement and authorize the Village Manager to execute the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Village Council finds that this Resolution is in the best interest and welfare of the residents of the Village. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Recitals. That each of the above-stated recitals are hereby adopted, confirmed, and incorporated herein. 19

Section 2. Approval. That the Village Council approves the Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit “A.” Section 3. Authorization. That the Village Council hereby authorizes the Village Manager to execute the Agreement, in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” subject to the approval of the Village Attorney as to form, content, and legal sufficiency. Section 4. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption. PASSED and ADOPTED this day of , 2025. JOE I. RASCO, MAYOR ATTEST: JOCELYN B. KOCH VILLAGE CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN, P.L. VILLAGE ATTORNEY 20

OPERATION STONEGARDEN SUBAWARD AGREEMENT MIAMI-DADE SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE Agreement Number: R0925 FAIN: EMW-2023-SS-00058-501 This Subaward Agreement ("Agreement''), by and between the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office ("MDSO"), an independent constitutional office under the laws of Florida, and the Village of Key Biscayne ("Village"), a municipality of the State of Florida, through its Key Biscayne Police Department ("KBPD") (collectively the "Parties" and singularly a "Party"), is effective as of October 20, 2024 ("Effective Date"). WHEREAS, the United States Department of Homeland Security ("OHS"), through the Florida Division of Emergency Management ("FDEM"), awarded grant funds in the amount of $392,040 from the Fiscal Year ("FY") 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program to Miami-Dade County("County"), through the Miami-Dade Police Department("MDPD"), for the OHS Operation Stonegarden("OPSG") program, a joint effort between state, local, tribal, territorial, and federal law enforcement agencies (collectively "Partner Agencies" and each a "Partner Agency") to secure the United States borders along routes of ingress from international borders to include travel corridors in states bordering Mexico and Canada, as well as states and territories with international waters; WHEREAS, the County, through the MDPD, and FDEM entered into a Federally Funded Subaward and Grant Agreement Number R0925, and related Modification, for the funding of OPSG operations in the County from October 20, 2024, through June 30, 2026 (collectively, the "Grant Agreement "), attached hereto as Attachments A and B; and EXHIBIT A 21

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