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Recent meetings
Thu Jul 23, 2026
Emergency Special Council Meeting
Council to urge U.S. Senate to extend TPS for Haitians
The Palmetto Bay Village Council is holding an emergency special meeting to consider a single resolution urging the U.S. Senate to pass House Resolution 1689 or similar legislation extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians lawfully present in the U.S. for three years. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, public comments, and council comments. No other substantive business is listed.
- Resolution urging U.S. Senate to pass House Resolution 1689 to extend TPS for Haitians for three years (sponsored by Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer)
- Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
- Meeting held at Village Hall Municipal Center, 9705 East Hibiscus Street, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer
Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1)
Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2)
Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3)
Village Manager Nick Marano
Village Attorney John Quick
Village Clerk Missy Arocha
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
HYBRID EMERGENCY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026 – 5:00 PM
VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER
9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
(305) 259-1234
1.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER:
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular telephones and beepers are to be silenced …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026
Special Council Meeting
Palmetto Bay Council considers new public safety district and micromobility rules
The Village Council will hold a first reading for three ordinances and discuss two resolutions. Proposed actions include creating a public safety district and establishing regulations for electric bicycles and micromobility devices.
- Ordinance to create the Palmetto Bay Public Safety District as a dependent special district
- Ordinance creating Section 21-1 to regulate micromobility devices and electric bicycles
- Ordinance establishing a fee waiver program transparency and fiscal accountability system
- Resolution requiring public reporting of legal services and litigation expenditures
- Resolution to join litigation challenging the 'Save Our Homes from Excessive Property Taxes' amendment
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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer
Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1)
Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2)
Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3)
Village Manager Nick Marano
Village Attorney John Quick
Village Clerk Missy Arocha
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 – 5:30 PM
VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER
9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
(305) 259-1234
1.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER:
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular telephones and beepers are to be silenced during the meeting. …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026
Budget Workshop
Council to discuss draft FY 2026-2027 budget
The Village Council will hold a budget workshop to review and discuss the draft general fund budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The meeting will include a presentation by the Village Manager and a period for Council discussion.
- Draft General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 presentation
- Council discussion of the draft budget
- Public comments on agenda items and pertinent village matters
- Meeting held at Village Hall Municipal Center
- Request for special accommodations must be made by July 16, 2026
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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer
Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1)
Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2)
Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3)
Village Manager Nick Marano
Village Attorney John Quick
Village Clerk Missy Arocha
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
BUDGET WORKSHOP
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026 – 7:00 PM
VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER
9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
(305) 259-1234
1.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular telephones and beepers are to be silenced during the meeting.
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Virtual Committee of the Whole Workshop
Palmetto Bay workshop to discuss stormwater program and public safety district
The Village Council and administration will receive updates on the stormwater program. The body will also discuss the Public Safety District as a dependent special district.
- Stormwater program update sponsored by Administration
- Stormwater program update by Raftelis Consultants
- Discussion of Public Safety District as a dependent special district
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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer
Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1)
Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2)
Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3)
Village Manager Nick Marano
Village Attorney John Quick
Village Clerk Missy Arocha
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
VIRTUAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026 – 7:00 PM
(305) 259-1234
1.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER:
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular telephones and beepers are to be silenced during the meeting.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Mon Jul 6, 2026
Regular Council
Council to consider creating Palmetto Bay Public Safety District
The council will hold first readings on ordinances to create a Public Safety District, establish fee waiver transparency rules, and regulate micromobility devices. A second reading will repeal a prior ordinance and amend consent agenda procedures. The council also will set the proposed maximum millage rate and call a special election for charter amendments. Consent agenda items include contracts for a parking lot ($642,526), auditing services ($249,000), and park improvements.
- First reading of ordinance creating Palmetto Bay Public Safety District as dependent special district
- Resolution setting proposed maximum millage rate for FY 2026-2027
- Contract award to Headley Construction Group for public services parking lot, $642,526
- Resolution calling special election on November 3, 2026 for charter amendments
- First reading of ordinance regulating operation of micromobility devices and electric bicycles
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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer
Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1)
Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2)
Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3)
Village Manager Nick Marano
Village Attorney John Quick
Village Clerk Missy Arocha
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026 – 7:00 PM
(PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, & PRESENTATIONS WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 PM)
VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER
9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
(305) 259-1234
1.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER: Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular t …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
Budget Workshop
Palmetto Bay holds budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2026
The Village Council is meeting to review budget estimates and their impact on planning and forecasting for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The session includes presentations from the Village Manager and various departments.
- Village Manager's presentation on FY 2026 budget estimates
- Departmental presentations regarding budget planning and forecasting
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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer
Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1)
Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2)
Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3)
Village Manager Nick Marano
Village Attorney John Quick
Village Clerk Missy Arocha
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
BUDGET WORKSHOP
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026 – 7:00 PM
VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER
9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
(305) 259-1234
1.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER:
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular telephones and beepers are to be silenced during the meeting.
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
Local Planning Agency Meeting
LPA to consider updating survey standards for minor residential building permits
The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to Section 30-30.2(D)(4) of the Village Land Development Code, which would update survey requirements for minor residential building permits and allow an administrative exception for minor work with a notarized affidavit of no change. The LPA will vote on whether to recommend approval to the Village Council.
- Public hearing on a resolution sponsored by Mayor Karyn Cunningham to amend survey standards for minor residential building permits village-wide
- Proposal includes an administrative exception to the survey age limit for minor work subject to a notarized affidavit of no change
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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer
Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1)
Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2)
Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3)
Village Manager Nick Marano
Village Attorney John Quick
Village Clerk Missy Arocha
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026 – 7:00 PM
(PRIOR TO THE ZONING HEARING)
VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER
9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
(305) 259-1234
1.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER.
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular telephones and beepers are to b …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
Zoning Hearing
Zoning request for 17391 SW 92 Court and survey standard updates
The Village Council will hold a zoning hearing to consider a property designation change and updates to residential building permit survey standards. The meeting includes a public hearing for a second reading of a specific zoning amendment.
- Proposed zoning change from Agricultural (AG) to Estate Modified Single Family District (EM) at 17391 SW 92 Court
- Proposed amendment to Section 30-30.2 of the Land Development Code to update survey standards for minor residential building permits
- Proposed administrative exception to survey age limits for minor work via notarized affidavit
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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer
Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1)
Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2)
Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3)
Village Manager Nick Marano
Village Attorney John Quick
Village Clerk Missy Arocha
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
ZONING HEARING
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026 – 7:00 PM
(IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE LPA)
VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER
9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
(305) 259-1234
1.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER:
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular telephones and beepers are to be silenced du …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
Special Council Meeting
Palmetto Bay Council considers repealing Ordinance 2026-01 and Resolution 2025-80
The Village Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the repeal of a specific ordinance and resolution. Both items were deferred from the June 1, 2026, Regular Council Meeting.
- First reading of an ordinance to repeal and rescind Ordinance 2026-01
- Resolution to repeal and rescind Resolution No. 2025-80
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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer
Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1)
Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2)
Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3)
Village Manager Nick Marano
Village Attorney John Quick
Village Clerk Missy Arocha
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026 – 5:00 PM
VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER
9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
(305) 259-1234
1.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER:
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular telephones and beepers are to be silenced during the meeting. …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026
Regular Council Meeting
Palmetto Bay Council to consider new AI usage rules and dog park authorization
The Village Council will discuss ordinances regarding public meeting conduct and the designation of off-leash dog areas in parks. The body is also considering resolutions for infrastructure improvements and the transparent use of artificial intelligence in village operations.
- Change order of $63,731.50 for bike lane protective infrastructure on SW 82nd Avenue
- Proposed ordinance to authorize the Village Manager to designate off-leash canine areas in parks
- Resolution to establish principles for the use of artificial intelligence in village operations
- Agreement with Granicus, LLC for cloud and web services not to exceed $21,702.50
- Proposed 'Bark Zone' fenced off-leash dog area at Coral Reef Park
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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer
Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1)
Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2)
Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3)
Village Manager Nick Marano
Village Attorney John Quick
Village Clerk Missy Arocha
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026 – 7:00 PM
(PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, & PRESENTATIONS WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 PM)
VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER
9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
(305) 259-1234
1.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER:
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular …
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Mon May 4, 2026
Regular Council
Palmetto Bay Council to consider landscaping contracts and new public art
The Village Council will discuss updates to meeting procedures and the defense of board members. The body is also deciding on landscaping service providers and the installation of a public art piece.
- Contract for E. Rodriguez Landscaping, Inc. for Parks and Recreation maintenance
- Contract for The Green Experts Landscaping, LLC for Village-owned properties
- Installation of 'Mangrove Tree' artwork at SW 152 Street and Old Cutler Road
- Request for traffic calming measures on SW 87th Avenue
- Ordinance regarding defense and indemnification of Village board and committee members
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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer
Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1)
Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2)
Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3)
Village Manager Nick Marano
Village Attorney John Quick
Village Clerk Missy Arocha
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026 – 7:00 PM
(PROCLAMATIONS, AWARDS, & PRESENTATIONS WILL BEGIN AT 6:30 PM)
VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER
9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
(305) 259-1234
1.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER:
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular …
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
Zoning Hearing
Final vote on driveway width rule and two property rezonings
The Palmetto Bay Village Council will hold a zoning hearing to vote on three ordinances. Two ordinances are on second reading: a village-wide code change to increase driveway widths on secondary frontages, and a rezoning of 8917 SW 158th Street from Agricultural (AG) to Single Family Residential (R-1). A third ordinance on first reading proposes to rezone 17391 SW 92nd Court from AG to Estate Modified Single Family (E-M). The council will also hear a major projects update.
- Second reading: Ordinance to amend Section 30-70.5 to increase driveway widths on secondary frontages and set aggregate limits for single-family detached homes (village-wide).
- Second reading: Ordinance to rezone 8917 SW 158th Street (Folio 33-5028-000-0245) from AG to R-1.
- First reading: Ordinance to rezone 17391 SW 92nd Court (Folio 33-5033-000-0740) from AG to E-M.
- Approval of minutes from the March 16, 2026 Local Planning Agency and Zoning Hearing meetings.
- Public comments will be taken on agenda and village items, excluding items already set for public hearing.
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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer
Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1)
Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2)
Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3)
Village Manager Nick Marano
Village Attorney John Quick
Village Clerk Missy Arocha
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
ZONING HEARING
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026 – 7:00 PM
(IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING)
VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER
9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
(305) 259-1234
1.
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER:
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular telephones and be …
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
Local Planning Agency Meeting
Local Planning Agency to consider zoning change for 17391 SW 92nd Court
The Local Planning Agency will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed zoning amendment. The body is considering a recommendation to change the property designation from Agricultural to Estate Modified Single Family District.
- Public hearing for zoning change from Agricultural (AG) to Estate Modified Single Family District (E-M) at 17391 SW 92nd Court
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VILLAGE OF PALMETTO BAY
Mayor Karyn Cunningham
Vice Mayor Mark Merwitzer
Council Member Patrick Fiore (Seat 1)
Council Member Steve Cody (Seat 2)
Council Member Marsha Matson (Seat 3)
Village Manager Nick Marano
Village Attorney John Quick
Village Clerk Missy Arocha
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation, a sign language interpreter, or hearing impaired to participate in this proceeding should contact the Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234 for assistance no later than four days prior to the meeting.
AGENDA
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026 – 7:00 PM
(PRIOR TO THE ZONING HEARING)
VILLAGE HALL MUNICIPAL CENTER
9705 EAST HIBISCUS STREET, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157
(305) 259-1234
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CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND DECORUM STATEMENT, IN THAT ORDER.
Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous, while addressing the Council may be barred from further appearance before the Council by the Mayor, unless permission to continue or again address the Council is granted by a majority vote of the Council. Applauding speakers shall be discouraged. Heckling or verbal outbursts in support or opposition to a speaker, or his or her remarks, shall be prohibited. No signs or placards shall be allowed in the Council meeting. Persons exiting the Council meeting shall do so quietly. All cellular telephones and beepers are to …
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💰 Federal awards (top 9 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $5.5M | LUNACON ENGINEERING GROUP, CORP. Department of Labor · PROJECT 4005 - MIAMI PHYSICAL SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS. THE WORK INVOLVES |
| $393,502 | BERGER'S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE COMPANY Department of Defense · GROUNDS MAINTENANCE FOR DOD JOINT COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGINEERING SUPPO |
| $246,909 | JM MOTORSPORTS, LLC Department of Homeland Security · GENERATORS NNED FOR SAN JUAN, PR |
| $69,618 | SYNCROLIFT INC Department of Homeland Security · SHIPLIFT INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION |
| $68,927 | SYNCROLIFT INC Department of Homeland Security · WIRE ROPE ASSEMBLIES |
| $48,667 | CHR CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. Department of the Treasury · EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES |
| $35,500 | FLORIDA S.A.F.E INC Department of Defense · SAFETY TRAINING/PRESENTATION OKINAWA |
| $33,631 | GROWTH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC Department of Homeland Security · ELEVATOR PMS AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR PONCE DE LEON |
| $16,800 | BLUE NATIVE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS, INC. Department of Transportation · POTABLE WATER DELIVERY SERVIES AT KEY WEST ATCT (Q01 ATCT) |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Miami-Dade County)
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 fatalities2 (2022)
Business establishments98,394 (1,055,440 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,329/mo (56 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy37.5% (low numeracy 50% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
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Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.