Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL

Village Council

The Islamorada Village Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations on wastewater rates, coastal resilience, and water main updates. The consent agenda includes approvals for contracts, fee schedules, and a grant. Major actions include setting non-ad valorem assessment rates for wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste for FY 26-27, and considering land use and zoning changes for a parcel on Upper Matecumbe Key.

• FY 26-27 non-ad valorem assessment rates and rolls for North Plantation Key, Woods Corner, and other wastewater areas
• FY 26-27 stormwater services and solid waste assessment rates and rolls
• Ordinance to amend Future Land Use Map from Public/Semi-Public to Mixed Use for parcel 00402900-000000 on Upper Matecumbe Key (second reading)
• Ordinance to amend Zoning Map from Public/Semi-Public to Highway Commercial for same parcel (second reading)
• Administrative appeal of dwelling unit determination for 86751 Old Highway

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Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

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Village Council

Village Council

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Code Compliance Hearing

Historic Preservation Commission

Village Council

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

Village Council

Village Council

General

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

General

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

Land Acquisition Advisory Committee

General

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Village Council

Village Council

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Village Council

Village Council

General

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Village Council

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Village Council

The Islamorada Village Council is meeting for a budget workshop to review and discuss the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget, including multiple tentative millage rate options. The workshop covers the general fund, building fund, solid waste, transportation, affordable housing, impact fees, capital projects, debt services, and specific items like the Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina and wastewater systems.

• FY 2026-2027 proposed budget with tentative millage rates ranging from 2.6500 to 2.8000
• General Fund revenues and departmental allocations (Village Manager, Fire Rescue, Public Works, etc.)
• Affordable Housing discussion under TAB 7
• Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina review under TAB 11
• Wastewater and Stormwater systems reviewed under TABs 12 and 13

Village Council

The Islamorada Village Council is conducting a budget workshop to review the fiscal year 2026-2027 proposed budget, including multiple tentative millage rate options. The meeting covers general fund projections, departmental allocations, and capital projects, with no formal decisions scheduled.

• FY 2026-2027 proposed budget with tentative millage rates (2.8000, 2.7481, 2.7231, 2.6500)
• General Fund revenue and departmental breakdowns (Village Manager, Fire Rescue, Public Works, etc.)
• Discussion of Building Fund, Solid Waste, Transportation, Affordable Housing, and Impact Fee updates
• Review of Capital Projects, Debt Services, and Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina items
• Public participation via email or Zoom dial-in (ID: 911 0656 4166) with submission deadline 9 a.m. the day before the meeting

Land Acquisition Advisory Committee

The Land Acquisition Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 6 and discuss the Village Acquisition Priority List, Quarterly Action Plan, and Legacy Hammock Program. The meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2026, at 9:30 AM.

• Approval of May 6, 2026, meeting minutes
• Review of Village Acquisition Priority List properties
• Review of Quarterly Action Plan List
• Discussion of Legacy Hammock Program
• Next meeting date to be set

Village Council

The Village Council will discuss the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting includes reviews of the General Fund, various department allocations, and tentative millage rates.

• Proposed FY 2026-2027 General Fund millage rate options: 2.8000, 2.7481, 2.7231, and 2.6500
• Village Finance Management and Purchasing Framework
• Budget discussions for Affordable Housing, Wastewater, and Stormwater
• Review of Capital Projects and Debt Services
• Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina budget discussion

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

The Workforce Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Council will meet to discuss income limit tables and rental income certifications. The meeting includes a staff update and a public comment period.

• Affordable Housing Income Limit Table discussion
• Update of Annual Affordable Rental income Certifications

Village Council

The Village Council is holding a special call meeting to review plans and a proposed license agreement for a baseball field.

• Discussion of proposed baseball field license agreement

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The Near Shore Water Regulation Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to review committee minutes, discuss water management strategies, and receive updates from the Sheriff's Office and the National Marine Sanctuary.

• Approval of April 21, 2026 Committee Minutes
• Update on National Marine Sanctuary Regulations
• Update on Bird Stakes on the Flat at Robbie’s Marina
• Update on Tavernier Creek Extension of Slow Speed Zone
• Clean Marina Program

Code Compliance Hearing

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The Monroe County School Board and Islamorada Village Council will hold a joint special meeting to discuss a revised license agreement for Founder's Park. The agenda outlines specific sections of the agreement, including renewal options, approved plans, maintenance costs, and termination terms.

• Joint discussion of Revised Founder's Park License Agreement
• Review of Subsection 3.b. Renewal Options
• Review of Subsection 4.c. Approved Plans
• Review of Section 8. Maintenance Costs
• Review of Section 12. Termination

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The Ron Levy Aquatic Center History and Records Wall Task Force is meeting to review the call for artists and establish a project timeline. The group will determine responsibilities for drafting pool history and records board requirements by August 15.

• Review of Call to Artists requirements, location, process, and scoring
• Planning for pool history and records board requirements
• Proposed August deadline to select three artists for detailed proposals and budgets
• Proposed November deadline to evaluate proposals and make a selection recommendation
• Proposed May installation celebration

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a largely procedural meeting. The only substantive item is a request to schedule an off-site meeting. The consent agenda includes approval of the June 17, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Request to schedule an off-site meeting (discussion item)
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 17, 2026 (consent agenda)

Village Council

The Village Council will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing on a request for a dock length variance at 18 Avacado Street on Upper Matecumbe Key. The applicant seeks to build a pier-type dock with a 740-square-foot footprint. The council is also open to general public comment and may act on other motions.

• Public hearing on Resolution for a dock length variance by Glen Boe & Associates for David Van Sant at 18 Avacado Street
• Proposed dock: 4x145 ft access walk, 8x20 ft terminal platform, total 740 sq ft
• Meeting includes call to order, pledges, communications, and public comment

Village Council

The Village Council will consider a resolution setting the proposed millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year and scheduling budget hearings. Other business includes approving an amendment to the police services agreement with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, and second readings of charter amendments that would go to a referendum in November 2026. Council will also hear updates on the Stormwater Master Plan, FKAA Transmission Main, and Everglades Restoration.

• Resolution setting proposed millage rate for FY 2026-2027 and establishing rolled-back rate
• Second amendment to Monroe County Sheriff's Office police services agreement for FY 2027
• Five charter amendment ordinances (second reading) on staggered terms, council compensation, vacancy filling, and super-majority voting, to be placed on November 2026 ballot
• Work authorization #2 with Wade Trim for NPK Transfer Pump Station Upgrade project controls and oversight
• Approval of baseball field license agreement with Monroe County Schools

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Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a meeting including a call to order, public comment, and consent agenda approval of minutes from May 20, 2026. The commission will then vote for a chair and vice chair. Additionally, there will be discussions on property tax incentives and historic sites.

• Approval of meeting minutes from May 20, 2026
• Voting for Chair and Vice Chair
• Property Tax Incentive Discussion
• Historic Sites Discussion

Code Compliance Hearing

The Village of Islamorada Code Compliance Board will hold a hearing on two cases: a new case against ALL IN INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC and a continued case against Laurel Rafford. No other items appear on the agenda.

• New hearing: Village of Islamorada v. ALL IN INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC (case CERENT20260000141)
• Continued hearing: Village of Islamorada v. Laurel Rafford (case CETREE20260000003)
• No affidavits of non-compliance, compliance, requests for further action, or defaults on the agenda

Village Council

The Village Council will hold quasi-judicial hearings on four items. Two requests seek administrative relief from the building permit allocation system for properties at 183 E Ridge Rd and 207 Pearl Ave. Two ordinances propose amending the Future Land Use Map from Residential High to Residential Medium and the Official Zoning Map from Multifamily to Settlers Residential for two parcels at 80839 Old Highway on Upper Matecumbe Key. Public comment is accepted via email or virtual participation.

• Administrative relief from building permit allocation system for 183 E Ridge Rd, Plantation Key
• Administrative relief from building permit allocation system for 207 Pearl Ave, Plantation Key
• Ordinance to amend Future Land Use Map from RH to RM for 80839 Old Hwy, Upper Matecumbe Key
• Ordinance to amend Official Zoning Map from MF to SR for 80839 Old Hwy, Upper Matecumbe Key

Village Council

The council will hear updates on the Roads Elevation Study and FKAA transmission main replacement. Action items include preliminary approval of the FY 2026-2027 solid waste assessment rate, a contract for on-demand electric vehicle ridesharing, and an ordinance creating no-swimming zones in marinas. The council will also take first votes on four charter amendments—addressing staggered three-year terms, council salaries, filling vacancies, and super-majority voting—that could appear on the November 2026 ballot.

• First reading of four charter amendments for November ballot: staggered terms, council compensation, vacancy filing, super-majority voting
• Resolution to negotiate contract with Beefree LLC for on-demand electric vehicle ridesharing services
• Preliminary resolution setting FY 2026-2027 solid waste assessment rate
• Second reading of ordinance prohibiting swimming in public and private marinas
• Update on Roads Elevation Study and Adaptation Plan by HDR Engineering

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

The Workforce Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss several items, including the Machado property, an affordable housing factsheet, and BPAS. They will also consider approval of the May 4, 2026 meeting minutes. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are listed as discussions or approvals of prior minutes.

• Approval of meeting minutes from May 4, 2026
• Machado Property Discussion (presented by Scott Goss)
• Affordable Housing Factsheet Discussion
• BPAS Discussion

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The Village Council holds a workshop to discuss proposals received in response to RFP 26-03 for rideshare services. No final decisions will be made; the meeting is for review and discussion only.

• Review of RFP 26-03 Rideshare Services Proposals

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss committee goals. The agenda also includes a request for approval of the November 19, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Approval of November 19, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Committee Goals

Code Compliance Hearing

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The Local Planning Agency will hold two public hearings on ordinances to amend the Future Land Use Map and Official Zoning Map for property at 80839 Old Hwy on Upper Matecumbe Key. The proposed changes would reclassify the land from Residential High (RH) to Residential Medium (RM) and from Multifamily (MF) to Settlers Residential (SR). The agency will also vote on minutes from its February 23, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend Future Land Use Map from RH to RM for 80839 Old Hwy (parcels 00096240-000000 & 00096240-000100).
• Public hearing on ordinance to amend Official Zoning Map from MF to SR for the same property.
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 23, 2026.
• General public comment period for items not on the agenda.

Village Council

Village Council

The Village Council will consider resolutions to select ANF Group for affordable/workforce housing development on village land, approve a contract with Beefree LLC for on-demand electric vehicle ridesharing, and accept a $360,000 state grant for a fire boat. The council will also hold first readings on ordinances to create no-swimming zones in marinas and amend the Transfer of Development Rights program, and will allocate residential and nonresidential building permits for the first quarter of 2026.

• Resolution to negotiate a ground lease with ANF Group for affordable/workforce housing development (RFQ 26-01)
• Resolution to contract with Beefree LLC for on-demand electric vehicle ridesharing services (RFP 26-03)
• Grant agreement #FM 1246 for up to $360,000 from Florida Dept. of Financial Services to purchase a fire boat
• Ordinances creating no-swimming/human-powered vessel zones in marinas and amending TDR banking procedures (first reading)
• Approval of Q1 2026 residential and nonresidential building permit allocations under the BPAS system

Land Acquisition Advisory Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Land Acquisition Advisory Committee. The committee will consider approval of minutes from November 2025, discuss responses to Village Acquisition Priority List letters, review the Quarterly Action Plan, and receive an update on the Legacy Hammock Program.

• Approval of November 5, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion of responses to Village Acquisition Priority List letters
• Review of Quarterly Action Plan List
• Update on Legacy Hammock Program

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

The Workforce Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Council is meeting to review the Islamorada Affordable Housing Fact Sheet and an analysis of affordable/workforce housing in the Upper Keys and South Miami-Dade conducted by Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys. The council will also receive an update on Village-owned properties. No binding votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting focuses on discussion and information sharing.

• Introduce Travis Ferguson as new Planner
• Approve meeting minutes from December 15, 2025
• Review of the Islamorada Affordable Housing Fact Sheet
• Review of Habitat for Humanity's Upper Keys and South Miami-Dade housing analysis
• Update on Village Owned Properties