Key Biscayne public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council Meeting December 13, 2022
The Key Biscayne Village Council will hold a regular meeting with several ordinances on first and second reading, including budget amendments for FY 2022-2023, new regulations for electric bicycles, and revised noise rules. The council will also consider resolutions on workforce housing and a capital purchase for exercise equipment, and receive reports on hurricane response, beach park design, and other updates.
- Second reading of ordinance amending FY 2022-2023 budget (Budget Amendment No. 1)
- First reading of ordinance amending FY 2022-2023 budget (Budget Amendment No. 2)
- First reading of ordinance regulating electric bicycle use in the village
- Resolution to purchase exercise equipment from Fitnessmith for up to $130,944.36 for the Community Center
- Resolution adopting workforce housing legislative findings per Miami-Dade County Code
Regular Council Meeting November 29, 2022
The Key Biscayne Village Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and a budget amendment. Key items include approving the purchase of five police vehicles for up to $245,000, authorizing a work order for 30% design documents for the Crandon Boulevard capital project (up to $222,296), confirming a state of emergency due to Hurricane Ian, and designating 530 Crandon Boulevard as a brownfield area. The council will also hold a first reading of an ordinance amending the FY 2022-2023 budget and will hear reports from the village manager and councilmembers.
- Purchase of five police vehicles from Alan Jay Fleet Sales, not to exceed $245,000
- Work order to Stantec for 30% design of Crandon Boulevard project, not to exceed $222,296
- Ordinance amending FY 2022-2023 budget (first reading)
- Designation of 530 Crandon Boulevard as a brownfield area
- Agreement with Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce for $89,235 (consent agenda)
Regular Council Meeting October 11, 2022
The Key Biscayne Village Council will hold public hearings and vote on a site plan for a two-story, 19,353-square-foot library at 299 Crandon Boulevard, along with two parking-related variances for the same property. The council will also consider several ordinances on second reading, including updates to sign, outdoor dining, and bicycle/golf cart regulations. Consent agenda items include a $90,000 grant for a Crandon Boulevard safety study and several contracts for stormwater filters and beach renourishment permitting.
- Site plan approval for two-story library (19,353 sq ft) at 299 Crandon Boulevard
- Variance to allow 26 parking spaces where 219 are required at 299 Crandon Boulevard
- Variance to waive part of 5-foot rear setback for 3 golf cart parking spaces at 299 Crandon Boulevard
- Ordinances on second reading: signs on decorative features, outdoor dining, bicycle and golf cart regulations
- Contracts: $86,976 (SOP Technologies), $123,500 (AbTech Industries), $112,327 (Moffatt & Nichol), $69,854.77 (SFM Services)
Special Council Meeting September 21, 2022
The Key Biscayne Village Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single resolution: approving a joint participation agreement with Miami-Dade County to receive $460,000 in county road impact fees for the Crandon Boulevard and Harbor Drive intersection improvements project. The agenda also includes public comments, a report from the Village Athletics Advisory Board, and scheduling of future meetings. No other substantive decisions are listed.
- Resolution to accept $460,000 in Miami-Dade County road impact fees for Crandon Boulevard and Harbor Drive intersection improvements
- Public comments with 3-minute speaker limit
- Report from Village Athletics Advisory Board
- Future meetings: Oct 11, Nov 29, Dec 13 regular council meetings; Nov 8 municipal election
Second Budget Hearing September 21, 2022
The Key Biscayne Village Council is holding its second budget hearing to adopt the final millage rate for fiscal year 2022-2023 and approve the FY23 budget ordinance. The agenda includes a resolution setting the millage rate and a second-reading ordinance adopting the budget, along with public comments. This is the final step in the budget approval process.
- Adoption of final millage rate for FY 2022-2023 via resolution
- Second reading of ordinance adopting FY23 budget (Oct 1, 2022–Sep 30, 2023)
- FY23 Budget Book includes all department budgets (Police, Fire Rescue, Public Works, etc.)
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Future meetings scheduled: Oct 11, Nov 29, Dec 13, 2022; election Nov 8, 2022
First Budget Hearing September 6, 2022
The Key Biscayne Village Council is holding its first public hearing on the proposed FY2023 budget, which includes adopting a proposed millage rate and reviewing the full budget book. The council will also conduct a first reading of the ordinance to adopt the budget, with a second reading and final hearing scheduled for September 21, 2022. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Adoption of proposed millage rate for FY2023 per Florida TRIM Bill
- First reading of ordinance adopting FY2023 budget (October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023)
- Review of FY23 budget book including capital improvement program, revenues, expenditures, and debt service
- Department budgets covered: Police, Fire Rescue, Public Works, Parks, Building, and more
- Final budget hearing scheduled for September 21, 2022
Local Planning Agency Meeting August 24, 2022
The Key Biscayne Local Planning Agency is meeting to consider four ordinances, including adopting comprehensive plan amendments and updating regulations on signs, outdoor dining, and bicycle/golf cart requirements. The agenda also includes approval of the February 8, 2022 minutes. All items are listed with a recommendation for approval.
- Adoption of Evaluation and Appraisal Report-based amendments to the Comprehensive Plan
- Amendment to Section 30-197 on signs on decorative architectural features
- Amendment to Section 30-112 on outdoor dining regulations
- Comprehensive update to bicycle and golf cart requirements in Chapter 30
Regular Council Meeting August 24, 2022
The Key Biscayne Village Council is holding a regular meeting with several ordinances on first reading, including changes to outdoor dining, bicycle and golf cart rules, sign placement, comprehensive plan amendments, and stormwater utility fees. The Council will also vote on multiple resolutions, including contracts for auditing, lobbying, insurance broker, and pool repair services, as well as a variance request for a property on Greenwood Drive.
- Ordinance amending zoning code for outdoor dining regulations (first reading)
- Ordinance updating bicycle and golf cart requirements (first reading)
- Resolution selecting Caballero Fierman LLerena & Garcia for auditing services up to $174,000 over 3 years
- Resolution selecting Thorn Run Partners for lobbying up to $72,000 annually and Akerman LLP up to $60,000 annually for beach nourishment
- Resolution approving variance for expansion at 300 and 310 Greenwood Drive with reduced setback
Regular Council Meeting July 26, 2022
The Key Biscayne Village Council is meeting to consider a stormwater utility fee ordinance and resolution, along with multiple contracts for police equipment, crossing guards, stormwater engineering, and park design. The agenda also includes a strategic vision plan presentation, a quarterly financial update, and setting the proposed millage rate and budget hearing dates.
- Ordinance amending stormwater utility fee methodology and appeals (second reading, deferred from June 14)
- Resolution imposing stormwater utility fee, setting initial and maximum rates, and scheduling a public hearing
- Contract with Family Crossing Guard, LLC for school crossing guard services up to $226,195 annually
- Purchase of police body-worn cameras, tasers, and data storage from Axon Enterprise, Inc. up to $296,568.64 over five years
- Work order to AECOM for K-8 school stormwater drainage design report up to $265,480
Special Council Meeting June 28, 2022
The Key Biscayne Village Council is holding a special meeting with one substantive action item: a resolution to accept a $159,537 matching grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for a stormwater sustainability pilot project. The meeting also includes public comment and standard procedural items.
- Resolution to accept $159,537 Coral Protection and Restoration (CPR) matching grant from FDEP for stormwater sustainability pilot project
Regular Council Meeting June 14, 2022
The Key Biscayne Village Council will consider placing proposed charter amendments on the November 8, 2022 ballot, approve several resolutions including a $110,000 beach access project and an $80,000 beach renourishment contract, and hear updates on police, hurricane preparedness, and other village services. The stormwater fee ordinance is scheduled for deferral to July 26.
- Resolution to submit charter amendments to voters in Nov. 8 special election
- Resolution selecting Restate Construction LLC for public beach access improvements, not to exceed $110,000
- Resolution authorizing work order to Moffatt & Nichol for beach renourishment services, not to exceed $80,000
- Ordinance amending stormwater utility fee methodology (deferral requested to July 26)
- Resolution granting utility easement to Florida Power & Light for undergrounding at Paradise Park
Regular Council Meeting May 10, 2022
The Key Biscayne Village Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including second readings of ordinances to amend the stormwater utility fee methodology and the FY 2021-2022 budget, plus resolutions for LED street lighting and an engineering deposit for a village-wide electric conversion. The council will also hear reports on topics like scooter usage, hurricane preparedness, and beach improvements.
- Ordinance amending stormwater utility fee allocation methodology (second reading)
- Budget Amendment No. 2 for FY 2021-2022 (second reading)
- Resolution approving LED lighting agreement with FPL for East Enid Drive, up to $20,000 plus $685/month
- Resolution authorizing $147,037 non-refundable engineering deposit to FPL for electric facilities conversion
- Presentation of biennial resident survey results by ETC Institute
Regular Council Meeting April 12, 2022
The Village Council is meeting to consider several ordinances regarding budget amendments, stormwater utility fees, and golf cart regulations. The agenda also includes presentations on the Bear Cut Bridge status and the Charter Revision Commission final report.
- Ordinance amending the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget
- Ordinance amending stormwater utility system fees and methodology
- Contract for splash pad replacement at not to exceed $195,000
- Resolution for pollution control services not to exceed $16,195.00
- Public beach access easement agreement for 200 Ocean Lane Drive