Cutler Bay, FL

Town Council Workshop - With Virtual

The Town Council is holding its third budget workshop for fiscal year 2026-27. The agenda includes a proposed budget executive summary and fund summaries with department expenditures. Council members will discuss the budget and may ask questions. No final votes are scheduled.

• Proposed Budget FY 2026-27 executive summary
• Fund summaries and department expenditures
• Council discussion and questions on budget

Town Council Workshop - With Virtual

The Town Council is meeting for a workshop to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27. The session includes a review of the executive summary, fund summaries, and department expenditures.

• Proposed Budget FY 2026-27 discussion

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Town Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including a parking lot retrofit and design services for the Coastal Ridge Preserve. The body is also deciding on community grants and two zoning variances for a property on SW 95 Place.

• Awarding Lakes by the Bay Parking Lot and Walkway Retrofit Project to Sky Arc Electric Corp.
• Approval of $7,500 in Cutler Bay Community Fund Grants for local non-profits
• Issuance of RFP for townwide landscape maintenance services
• Two setback and building space variances for 22042 SW 95 Place
• Creation of a Historical Preservation Committee

Town Council Zoning Workshop - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council holds a zoning workshop for a proposed automotive fuel station and convenience store at 11190 SW 211 Street. The developer, Cam Group 211, LLC, is requesting seven variances, a conditional use, and site plan approval. The workshop includes a public review session from 6-6:30 PM followed by council review and discussion.

• Site plan application for new gas station and convenience store at 11190 SW 211 Street
• Developer requests 7 variances, conditional use, and site plan approval
• Property located in Town Center (TC) zoning district
• Total acreage: ±1.066 acres (folios 36-6007-022-0020 and -0030)
• Two-session format: public review (6-6:30 PM) then council review

Town Council Workshop - With Virtual

The Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss future budgetary goals and priorities. The discussion includes analysis of legislative impacts from HB 1329 and HJR 1F.

• Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Visioning Workshop
• Analysis of HB 1329

The council reached consensus to proceed with a 2.6% cost‑of‑living adjustment for the 2026‑27 fiscal year, despite a projected budget deficit of $988,161. The deficit is largely attributed to a proposed $4,191,686 use of unrestricted reserve funds for soil remediation at Legacy Park. Mayor Meerbott directed Town Manager Casals to add this COLA direction to the resolution adopting the budget for upcoming budget hearings. No other actions were formally decided.

• Proceed with 2.6% Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment for FY 2026‑27 (consensus)
• Direct Town Manager to incorporate COLA direction into budget adoption resolution (consensus)

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Town Council will hold a quasi-judicial public hearing to consider amending restrictive covenants for a vacant 18.5-acre property on SW 216 Street. They will also vote on a consent agenda that includes awarding professional engineering services contracts, accepting an FDOT grant for the Marlin Road expansion project, and selecting a contractor for the Cutler Ridge Park pool decommissioning. Updates will be provided on the design of the 16-acre Legacy Park and the Franjo Road roadway improvements.

• Public hearing on modification to restrictive covenants for 18.52 acres on SW 216 Street
• Awarding RFQ No. 26-03 for professional engineering services to Marlin Engineering, Kimley-Horn, R.J. Behar, and Stantec
• Accepting FDOT Local Agency Program grant for Marlin Road expansion project
• Selecting Stonehenge Construction for Cutler Ridge Park pool decommissioning
• Issuing purchase order to SRS Engineering for SW 212 Street roadway improvements design

The Town Council unanimously approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including contracts for engineering services, street sweeping, a FDOT grant, and other operational resolutions. Council members also approved a modification to the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants affecting approximately 18.52 acres of vacant land on SW 216 Street between SW 88 Place and SW 93 Path. The amendment was adopted after a public hearing where residents and stakeholders provided comments.

• Approved May 20, 2026 Council minutes (5‑0)
• Approved RFQ No. 26‑03 professional engineering services contract (5‑0)
• Approved issuance of RFP for financial advisory services (5‑0)
• Approved updated education compact with Miami‑Dade County Public Schools (5‑0)
• Approved RFP No. 26‑02 street sweeper services contract (5‑0)
• Approved acceptance of FDOT LAP grant for Marlin Road expansion (5‑0)
• Approved purchase order to SRS Engineering for SW 212 Street improvements (5‑0)
• Approved amendment to restrictive covenants for 18.52‑acre parcel on SW 216 Street (unanimous)

Town Council Zoning Workshop - With Virtual

The Town Council will hold a zoning workshop to review two proposed commercial developments. The first is El Car Wash Florida LLC at 19875 South Dixie Highway, requiring variances, conditional use, and site plan approval. The second is MMG Best Plaza LLC at 19700 South Dixie Highway, requiring site plan approval. The workshop includes a public session for questions and a council review session.

• El Car Wash Florida LLC: site plan, 2 variances, conditional use for 0.987 acres at 19875 S Dixie Hwy
• MMG Best Plaza LLC: site plan for 1.84 acres at 19700 S Dixie Hwy
• Both properties are zoned Transit Corridor (TC) with Mixed-Use future land use
• Public review session from 6:00-6:30 p.m. for questions and feedback
• Council review session begins at 6:30 p.m. for sequential discussion

The Cutler Bay Town Council met on June 10, 2026 for a zoning workshop. Two site‑plan applications—El Car Wash Florida, LLC and MMG Best Plaza, LLC—were presented and discussed. No votes, approvals, denials, or other formal actions were recorded for either application.

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Town Council will vote on amending the 2025-26 operating and capital budget. They will also consider accepting state grants for water quality and tree planting projects at Lakes by the Bay. Updates will be given on the Franjo Road improvement project and the design of a new 16-acre Legacy Park.

• Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget amendment
• Accept FDEP grant for Lakes by the Bay water quality improvement
• Accept FDACS urban forestry grant for Lakes by the Bay tree planting
• Ratify purchase order to PEAR, Inc. for soil sampling at Coastal Ridge Preserve
• Update on Franjo Road Roadway Improvement Project

The Town Council voted 4-0 to approve the consent agenda, which included a fiscal year 2025-26 budget amendment, acceptance of an FDEP grant for Lakes by the Bay water quality improvement, an FDACS grant for tree planting, ratification of updates to the 5-Year Age-Friendly Action Plan, and a purchase order for soil sampling at Coastal Ridge Preserve. No other ordinances or resolutions were considered.

• Approved April 15 and May 7, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted FDEP grant agreement for Lakes by the Bay Water Quality Improvement Project (4-0)
• Accepted FDACS Urban and Community Forestry grant for Lakes by the Bay tree planting (4-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Amendment (4-0)
• Ratified updates to the 5-Year Age-Friendly Action Plan (4-0)
• Ratified purchase order to PEAR, Inc. for Coastal Ridge Preserve soil sampling (4-0)

Special Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Town Council will consider approving a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 2 with Kaufman Lynn Construction for Phase 2 of the Legacy Park and Municipal Complex. This is the only substantive action item on the agenda; the rest is procedural (public comments, reports, adjournment).

• Resolution to approve GMP Amendment 2 with Kaufman Lynn for Legacy Park Phase 2 construction

The Town Council approved Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment No. 2 with Kaufman Lynn Construction for Phase 2 construction of the Legacy Park and Municipal Complex, at a cost of $11,860,067. The vote was unanimous 5-0. The project includes a buyout savings provision with 70% of savings going to the Town.

• Approved GMP Amendment 2 with Kaufman Lynn for Phase 2 construction of Legacy Park and Municipal Complex, $11,860,067 (5-0)

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The council will hold a public hearing to consider approving a major site plan modification for a new 6,400-square-foot Flanigan's restaurant. They will also vote on a building frontage variance for a mixed-use project on SW 211 Street. Other actions include awarding a contract for Saga Bay drainage improvements and amending a contract for Legacy Park project management.

• Public hearing on Flanigan's site plan at 20971 Old Cutler Road
• Variance for mixed-use project at 11155 SW 211 Street
• Award contract to Maggolc, Inc. for Saga Bay drainage improvements
• Authorize PO to Stantec for Legacy Park and Municipal Complex services
• Approve $2,500 in Cutler Bay Community Fund grants

Town Council reached consensus not to proceed with repairs needed to reopen the Cutler Ridge Park Swimming Pool, citing timing and fiscal concerns. The council also approved a consent agenda including grants, drainage improvements, and tree trimming services, along with site plan approval for a Flanigan's restaurant and a variance for a mixed-use project.

• Decided not to proceed with Cutler Ridge Park pool repairs (consensus)
• Approved 2026-2029 Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy and Plan (5-0)
• Awarded $2,500 Cutler Bay Community Fund grants (5-0)
• Awarded ITB No. 25-04 Saga Bay Drainage Improvements to Maggolc, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved purchase order to SFM Landscape Services for tree trimming (5-0)
• Approved Flanigan's site plan modification at 20971 Old Cutler Road (5-0)
• Approved variance for ARQ211 LLLP mixed-use project building frontage (5-0)
• Amended purchase order to Stantec for Legacy Park owner representative services (5-0)

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council will consider authorizing a capital improvement revenue bond of up to $17 million to fund the completion of Legacy Park and the municipal complex. The council will also vote on contracts for Caribbean Boulevard roadway improvements, a tree‑planting program, and a purchase order for surveying services for Legacy Park. Additional items include a resolution supporting the Miami‑Dade County Urban Development Boundary and modifications to the conditional use of Southplace City Center.

• Authorize up to $17 million bond for Legacy Park and municipal complex
• Award ITB No. 25‑05 to Westwind Contracting, Inc. for Caribbean Blvd improvements (SW 87 Ave to SW 184 St)
• Award RFP No. 26‑01 to Visualscape, Inc. for Tree Planting Program
• Issue purchase order to Calvin Giordano & Associates for surveying Legacy Park plat
• Approve modifications to conditional use of Southplace City Center at 20505 South Dixie Highway

The Town Council authorized up to $50,000 to fund engineered repair drawings and permitting for the Cutler Ridge Park swimming pool. This expenditure aims to determine the actual cost of repairs required to restore the facility to operational status. Several other resolutions were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved up to $50,000 for Cutler Ridge Park pool repair drawings
• Approved February 18, 2026 Local Planning Agency minutes (5-0)
• Approved February 18, 2026 Regular Town Council minutes (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Miami-Dade County Urban Development Boundary preservation (5-0)
• Awarded Caribbean Blvd Roadway Improvements project to Westwind Contracting, Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded Tree Planting Program RFP to Visualscape, Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized purchase order to Calvin Giordano & Associates for Legacy Park platting (5-0)

Town Council Zoning Workshop - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council will hold a zoning workshop to review two site plan applications: a major modification to build a 6,400 sq ft Flanigan's restaurant at 20971 Old Cutler Road, and a variance request to reduce building frontage from 100% to 89% for a mixed-use project at 11155 SW 211 Street (Pinnacle at Southland Mall). The workshop includes a public review session from 6:00-6:30 p.m. followed by council review and discussion. No final decisions are made at workshops.

• Flanigan's Enterprises site plan for a 6,400 sq ft free-standing restaurant at 20971 Old Cutler Road
• ARQ211 LLLP variance request to reduce required building frontage on SW 211 Street from 100% to 89%
• Mixed-use project (multi-family and retail) at 11155 SW 211 Street (Pinnacle at Southland Mall)
• First session (6:00-6:30 p.m.) for public questions and feedback; second session for council review
• Workshop is hybrid: in-person at Town Hall and virtual via Zoom

The Town Council held a workshop to review two site plan applications. Both projects are expected to return to the Council for approval at the April 15 Regular Town Council Meeting.

• Reviewed Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc. site plan application
• Reviewed ARQ211 LLLP site plan application

Local Planning Agency - With Virtual

The Local Planning Agency will hold a first reading for two ordinances regarding properties at 20150 and 20160 Old Cutler Road. These proposals seek to change the land use and zoning to allow for medium-density and multi-family residential development.

• Proposed amendment to the Future Land Use Map for 20150 and 20160 Old Cutler Road from mixed use and low density to medium density residential
• Proposed rezoning of approximately 0.32 acres at 20150 and 20160 Old Cutler Road from Neighborhood Center-1 (NC-1) to Multi-Family Residential (MR-13)

The Local Planning Agency voted to refer Ordinance 2.a, a small‑scale amendment to the Future Land Use Map for 20150 and 20160 Old Cutler Road, to the Regular Town Council Meeting. It also referred Ordinance 2.b, a rezoning request for the same properties from NC‑1 to MR‑13, to the Regular Town Council Meeting. Both motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Referred FLUM amendment ordinance (2.a) to regular council (5‑0)
• Referred rezoning ordinance (2.b) to regular council (5‑0)

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The Cutler Bay Town Council meeting will review a range of reports, public comments, and consent‑agenda items. Council members will vote on a first‑reading ordinance to issue a $17 million capital improvement bond to fund the Legacy Park and Municipal Complex. Additional decisions include ratifying a FDOT grant for Marlin Road, agreements for invasive‑species removal and tree planting at Coastal Ridge Preserve, and a purchase order for Saga Bay drainage improvements.

• First‑reading ordinance to issue a $17 million bond for Legacy Park
• Ratification of FDOT Community Incentive Grant for Marlin Road Improvements
• Ratification of agreement with Sandoval Landscaping for invasive tree removal at Coastal Ridge Preserve
• Approval of interlocal agreement with Miami‑Dade County for tree planting at Coastal Ridge Preserve
• Issuance of purchase order to Kimley‑Horn for Saga Bay Drainage Improvements

The Town Council approved a $17 million capital‑improvement bond to finance the completion of Legacy Park and its municipal complex. The council also ratified the town’s application for a Florida Department of Transportation grant for the Marlin Road Complete Streets project and approved several agreements and procurement actions, including a landscaping contract for invasive‑species removal, an interlocal tree‑planting agreement, a street‑sweeper RFP, and purchase orders for engineering services on the Saga Bay drainage and Caribbean Boulevard projects. All of these items were adopted on the consent agenda with a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved $17 Million Legacy Park bond (5-0)
• Ratified FDOT CIGP grant application for Marlin Road improvements (5-0)
• Ratified agreement with Sandoval Landscaping for invasive‑species removal at Coastal Ridge Preserve (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Miami‑Dade County for tree planting at Coastal Ridge Preserve (5-0)
• Authorized issuance of RFP for street‑sweeper services (5-0)
• Authorized purchase order to Kimley‑Horn for Saga Bay drainage improvements (5-0)
• Authorized purchase order to Stantec for Caribbean Blvd roadway post‑design services (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)

Town Council Workshop - With Virtual

The Town Council holds a workshop to discuss gap financing options for the 16-acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex. No votes or decisions are expected; this is a discussion-only item. The rest of the agenda is procedural: call to order, council comments, and adjournment.

• Discussion of gap financing options for the 16-acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex

The Town Council approved directing the Town Manager to draft an ordinance that will set the town’s investment strategy, risk tolerance, and financial planning policies. The council also heard a presentation on financing options for the 16‑acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex, but no formal action was taken on that item. The meeting was adjourned at 4:56 p.m.

• Approved directing Town Manager to draft investment‑strategy ordinance (no vote tally provided)

Town Council Meeting - With Virtual

The council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including authorizing a purchase order for Kimley‑Horn & Associates to provide construction engineering and inspection services for the Caribbean Boulevard Roadway Improvements Final GAP Project. It will also vote on a $7,500 grant from the Cutler Bay Community Fund, appoint members to the Youth Council Committee, issue a request for qualifications for professional engineering services, and award emergency debris road‑clearing services to T.F.R. Enterprises and Aftermath Recovery Services. Additional reports on Legacy Park, Franjo Roadway improvements, the South Corridor TOD plan, and water‑supply work‑plan ordinances will be presented.

• Approval of PO to Kimley‑Horn & Associates for CEI services on Caribbean Blvd Roadway Improvements
• Award of $7,500 grant from Cutler Bay Community Fund to local non‑profits
• Appointment of members to the Youth Council Committee
• Issuance of RFQ No. 26‑03 for professional engineering services
• Award of RFP No. 25‑03 to T.F.R. Enterprises and Aftermath Recovery for emergency debris road clearing

The council adopted an ordinance updating the Town Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (4‑0). It also approved the consent agenda, which included a purchase order for Caribbean Boulevard road improvements, a $7,500 community‑fund grant, appointments to the Youth Council Committee, issuance of an RFQ for professional engineering services, selection of contractors for emergency debris clearing, and an amendment to the TECKpert services agreement (all 4‑0). All votes were unanimous. No other ordinances or resolutions were considered.

• Adopted Water Supply Facilities Work Plan update (4‑0)
• Approved purchase order to Kimley‑Horn for Caribbean Blvd roadway improvements (4‑0)
• Approved $7,500 grant from Cutler Bay Community Fund (4‑0)
• Appointed members to the Youth Council Committee (4‑0)
• Authorized issuance of RFQ for professional engineering services (4‑0)
• Selected T.F.R. Enterprises and Aftermath Recovery for emergency debris road clearing (4‑0)
• Approved amendment to TECKpert professional services agreement (4‑0)
• Approved minutes for November 19, 2025 meetings (4‑0)