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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:30

City Commission

South Bay Commission to propose millage rate for 2026-2027 fiscal year

The City Commission will discuss a proposed millage rate and a residency requirement for candidates seeking election to the commission. The body is also reviewing several service agreements for IT, holiday lighting, and community services.

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The Crossroads of South Florida, We envision a sustainable economy, Let Us Grow Together CITY OF SOUTH BAY CITY COMMISSION AGENDA CITY HALL CHAMBER TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026 335 SW 2ND Avenue South Bay, FL 33493 www.southbaycity.com Phone: 561-996-6751 Fax: 561-996-7950 Mayor: Joe Kyles Sr. Vice Mayor: Taranza McKelvin Commissioner: Betty Barnard Commissioner: Barbara King Commissioner: Albert L. Polk City Manager: Leondrae D. Camel Page 1 of 145 City Attorney: Burnadette Norris-Weeks City Clerk: Olivia Mejia RULES OF PROCEDURE WHO MAY SPEAK Meetings of the City Commission are open to the public. They are not; however, public forums. Any resident who wishes to address the commission on any subject within the scope of the Commission’s authority may do so, providing it is accomplished in an orderly manner and in accordance with the procedures outlined below. SPEAKING ON AGENDA ITEM I. Consent Agenda Item – These are items, which the Commission does not need to discuss individually, and which are voted on as a group. Any Commissioner who wishes to discuss any individual item on the consent agenda may request the Mayor to pull such item from the consent agenda. Those items pulled will be discussed and voted upon individually. II. Regular Agenda Items – These are items, which the Commission will discuss individually in the order listed on the agenda. By majority vote, the City Commission may permit any person to be heard on [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 2, 2026 · 18:30

City Commission

South Bay Commission to consider permit fee increases and sign ordinance changes

The City Commission will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss city business. Key actions include a second reading of ordinances regarding permit fees and sign regulations, and the acceptance of the FY 2025 audit report.

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The Crossroads of South Florida, We envision a sustainable economy, Let Us Grow Together CITY OF SOUTH BAY CITY COMMISSION AGENDA CITY HALL CHAMBER TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 335 SW 2ND Avenue South Bay, FL 33493 www.southbaycity.com Phone: 561-996-6751 Fax: 561-996-7950 Mayor: Joe Kyles Sr. Vice Mayor: Taranza McKelvin Commissioner: Betty Barnard Commissioner: Barbara King Commissioner: Albert L. Polk City Manager: Leondrae D. Camel Page 1 of 109 City Attorney: Burnadette Norris-Weeks City Clerk: Olivia Mejia RULES OF PROCEDURE WHO MAY SPEAK Meetings of the City Commission are open to the public. They are not; however, public forums. Any resident who wishes to address the commission on any subject within the scope of the Commission’s authority may do so, providing it is accomplished in an orderly manner and in accordance with the procedures outlined below. SPEAKING ON AGENDA ITEM I. Consent Agenda Item – These are items, which the Commission does not need to discuss individually, and which are voted on as a group. Any Commissioner who wishes to discuss any individual item on the consent agenda may request the Mayor to pull such item from the consent agenda. Those items pulled will be discussed and voted upon individually. II. Regular Agenda Items – These are items, which the Commission will discuss individually in the order listed on the agenda. By majority vote, the City Commission may permit any person to be heard on a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 19, 2026 · 18:30

City Commission

City Commission to vote on summer city hall hours and several ordinance changes

The South Bay City Commission will consider a resolution to trial modified summer operating hours for City Hall between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It will also act on two ordinance amendments affecting sign regulations and permit fee schedules, and approve routine consent agenda items.

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The Crossroads of South Florida, We envision a sustainable economy, Let Us Grow Together CITY OF SOUTH BAY CITY COMMISSION AGENDA CITY HALL CHAMBER TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026 335 SW 2ND Avenue South Bay, FL 33493 www.southbaycity.com Phone: 561-996-6751 Fax: 561-996-7950 Mayor: Joe Kyles Sr. Vice Mayor: Taranza McKelvin Commissioner: Betty Barnard Commissioner: Barbara King Commissioner: Albert L. Polk City Manager: Leondrae D. Camel Page 1 of 49 City Attorney: Burnadette Norris-Weeks City Clerk: Olivia Mejia RULES OF PROCEDURE WHO MAY SPEAK Meetings of the City Commission are open to the public. They are not; however, public forums. Any resident who wishes to address the commission on any subject within the scope of the Commission’s authority may do so, providing it is accomplished in an orderly manner and in accordance with the procedures outlined below. SPEAKING ON AGENDA ITEM I. Consent Agenda Item – These are items, which the Commission does not need to discuss individually, and which are voted on as a group. Any Commissioner who wishes to discuss any individual item on the consent agenda may request the Mayor to pull such item from the consent agenda. Those items pulled will be discussed and voted upon individually. II. Regular Agenda Items – These are items, which the Commission will discuss individually in the order listed on the agenda. By majority vote, the City Commission may permit any person to be heard on an [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 5, 2026 · 18:30

City Commission

City Commission approves state‑funded road improvement on SW 11th Avenue

The South Bay City Commission will consider routine consent‑agenda items and then vote on several resolutions and ordinances. Key resolutions include authorizing a credit‑card user for the clerk, an election‑day polling location agreement, a land‑clearing contract for the Park of Commerce, a state‑funded grant with FDOT for SW 11th Avenue improvements, and an increase in compensation for the city attorney. Three ordinances will be adopted: moving the Rosenwald Elementary School report on the agenda, creating a public‑private partnerships section in the purchasing code, and raising local business tax fees. The meeting also includes public comment, presentations, and standard reports.

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The Crossroads of South Florida, We envision a sustainable economy, Let Us Grow Together CITY OF SOUTH BAY CITY COMMISSION AGENDA CITY HALL CHAMBER TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 335 SW 2ND Avenue South Bay, FL 33493 www.southbaycity.com Phone: 561-996-6751 Fax: 561-996-7950 Mayor: Joe Kyles Sr. Vice Mayor: Taranza McKelvin Commissioner: Betty Barnard Commissioner: Barbara King Commissioner: Albert L. Polk Page 1 of 173 City Manager: Leondrae D. Camel City Attorney: Burnadette Norris-Weeks City Clerk: Olivia Mejia RULES OF PROCEDURE WHO MAY SPEAK Meetings of the City Commission are open to the public. They are not; however, public forums. Any resident who wishes to address the commission on any subject within the scope of the Commission’s authority may do so, providing it is accomplished in an orderly manner and in accordance with the procedures outlined below. SPEAKING ON AGENDA ITEM I. Consent Agenda Item – These are items, which the Commission does not need to discuss individually, and which are voted on as a group. Any Commissioner who wishes to discuss any individual item on the consent agenda may request the Mayor to pull such item from the consent agenda. Those items pulled will be discussed and voted upon individually. II. Regular Agenda Items – These are items, which the Commission will discuss individually in the order listed on the agenda. By majority vote, the City Commission may permit any person to be heard on [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 21, 2026 · 18:30

City Commission

South Bay Commission to consider local business tax fee increases

The City Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss several ordinances, including changes to the purchasing code and business tax fees. The body will also consider a new reimbursement and travel expense policy.

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The Crossroads of South Florida, We envision a sustainable economy, Let Us Grow Together CITY OF SOUTH BAY CITY COMMISSION AGENDA CITY HALL CHAMBER TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 335 SW 2ND Avenue South Bay, FL 33493 www.southbaycity.com Phone: 561-996-6751 Fax: 561-996-7950 Mayor: Joe Kyles Sr. Vice Mayor: Taranza McKelvin Commissioner: Betty Barnard Commissioner: Barbara King Commissioner: Albert L. Polk City Manager: Leondrae D. Camel Page 1 of 67 City Attorney: Burnadette Norris-Weeks City Clerk: Olivia Mejia RULES OF PROCEDURE WHO MAY SPEAK Meetings of the City Commission are open to the public. They are not; however, public forums. Any resident who wishes to address the commission on any subject within the scope of the Commission’s authority may do so, providing it is accomplished in an orderly manner and in accordance with the procedures outlined below. SPEAKING ON AGENDA ITEM I. Consent Agenda Item – These are items, which the Commission does not need to discuss individually, and which are voted on as a group. Any Commissioner who wishes to discuss any individual item on the consent agenda may request the Mayor to pull such item from the consent agenda. Those items pulled will be discussed and voted upon individually. II. Regular Agenda Items – These are items, which the Commission will discuss individually in the order listed on the agenda. By majority vote, the City Commission may permit any person to be heard on [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 7, 2026 · 18:30

City Commission

Tue Mar 3, 2026 · 18:00

City Commission

Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 18:30

City Commission

Tue Jan 6, 2026 · 18:30

City Commission

🌐 County-level context
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Traffic fatalities1 (2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,187/mo (144 assisted households · 2025)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD

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