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

El Concejo Municipal de Cutler Bay realiza un taller de zonificación para una estación de servicio automotriz y tienda de conveniencia propuesta en 11190 SW 211 Street. El desarrollador, Cam Group 211, LLC, solicita siete variaciones, un uso condicional y la aprobación del plano del sitio. El taller incluye una sesión de revisión pública de 6:00 a 6:30 PM seguida de revisión y discusión del concejo.

• Solicitud de plano del sitio para nueva gasolinera y tienda de conveniencia en 11190 SW 211 Street
• El desarrollador solicita 7 variaciones, uso condicional y aprobación del plano del sitio
• Propiedad ubicada en el distrito de zonificación Town Center (TC)
• Superficie total: ±1.066 acres (folios 36-6007-022-0020 y -0030)
• Formato de dos sesiones: revisión pública (6:00-6:30 PM) luego revisión del concejo

Town Council Workshop - With Virtual

El Town Council está realizando un taller para discutir metas y prioridades presupuestarias futuras. La discusión incluye análisis de impactos legislativos de HB 1329 y HJR 1F.

• Taller de planificación del presupuesto del Año Fiscal 2026-27
• Análisis de 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

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una audiencia pública cuasijudicial para considerar la modificación de las restricciones de escritura para una propiedad vacante de 18.5 acres en SW 216 Street. También votarán sobre una agenda de consentimiento que incluye la adjudicación de contratos de servicios de ingeniería profesional, la aceptación de una subvención del FDOT para el proyecto de expansión de Marlin Road, y la selección de un contratista para el desmantelamiento de la piscina de Cutler Ridge Park. Se proporcionarán actualizaciones sobre el diseño del Legacy Park de 16 acres y las mejoras viales de Franjo Road.

• Audiencia pública sobre modificación de las restricciones de escritura para 18.52 acres en SW 216 Street
• Adjudicación de la RFQ No. 26-03 para servicios de ingeniería profesional a Marlin Engineering, Kimley-Horn, R.J. Behar y Stantec
• Aceptación de la subvención del Programa de Agencia Local del FDOT para el proyecto de expansión de Marlin Road
• Selección de Stonehenge Construction para el desmantelamiento de la piscina de Cutler Ridge Park
• Emisión de orden de compra a SRS Engineering para el diseño de mejoras viales de SW 212 Street

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

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo un taller de zonificación para revisar dos desarrollos comerciales propuestos. El primero es El Car Wash Florida LLC en 19875 South Dixie Highway, que requiere variaciones, uso condicional y aprobación del plan de sitio. El segundo es MMG Best Plaza LLC en 19700 South Dixie Highway, que requiere la aprobación del plan de sitio. El taller incluye una sesión pública para preguntas y una sesión de revisión del concejo.

• El Car Wash Florida LLC: plan de sitio, 2 variaciones, uso condicional para 0.987 acres en 19875 S Dixie Hwy
• MMG Best Plaza LLC: plan de sitio para 1.84 acres en 19700 S Dixie Hwy
• Ambas propiedades están zonificadas como Transit Corridor (TC) con uso de suelo futuro de uso mixto
• Sesión de revisión pública de 6:00-6:30 p.m. para preguntas y comentarios
• La sesión de revisión del Concejo comienza a las 6:30 p.m. para discusión secuencial

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

El Concejo Municipal votará sobre la enmienda al presupuesto operativo y de capital del año fiscal 2025-26. También considerará la aceptación de subvenciones estatales para proyectos de calidad del agua y plantación de árboles en Lakes by the Bay. Se brindarán actualizaciones sobre el proyecto de mejora de Franjo Road y el diseño de un nuevo Legacy Park de 16 acres.

• Enmienda al presupuesto del año fiscal 2025-26
• Aceptar la subvención de FDEP para la mejora de la calidad del agua en Lakes by the Bay
• Aceptar la subvención de silvicultura urbana de FDACS para la plantación de árboles en Lakes by the Bay
• Ratificar la orden de compra a PEAR, Inc. para el muestreo de suelo en Coastal Ridge Preserve
• Actualización sobre el Proyecto de Mejora de la Carretera Franjo Road

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

El Town Council considerará aprobar una Enmienda de Precio Máximo Garantizado No. 2 con Kaufman Lynn Construction para la Fase 2 del Legacy Park and Municipal Complex. Este es el único elemento de acción sustancial en la agenda; el resto es procedimental (comentarios públicos, informes, levantamiento de la sesión).

• Resolución para aprobar la Enmienda GMP 2 con Kaufman Lynn para la construcción de la Fase 2 de Legacy Park

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

El consejo celebrará una audiencia pública para considerar la aprobación de una modificación importante del plano de sitio para un nuevo restaurante Flanigan's de 6,400 pies cuadrados. También votarán sobre una variación de fachada de edificio para un proyecto de uso mixto en SW 211 Street. Otras acciones incluyen la adjudicación de un contrato para mejoras de drenaje en Saga Bay y la modificación de un contrato para la gestión del proyecto Legacy Park.

• Audiencia pública sobre el plano de sitio de Flanigan's en 20971 Old Cutler Road
• Variación para proyecto de uso mixto en 11155 SW 211 Street
• Adjudicar contrato a Maggolc, Inc. para mejoras de drenaje en Saga Bay
• Autorizar orden de compra a Stantec para servicios de Legacy Park y el Complejo Municipal
• Aprobar $2,500 en subvenciones del Fondo Comunitario de Cutler Bay

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)