Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL

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Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

The Workforce Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Council will meet to discuss a specific chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes a staff update regarding annual income verification.

• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3
• Staff update on Annual Income Verification

Land Acquisition Advisory Committee

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Code Compliance Hearing

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Code Compliance Hearing

Village Council

Historic Preservation Commission

Village Council

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

Village Council

Code Compliance Hearing

Village Council

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Code Compliance Hearing

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

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Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Code Compliance Hearing

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

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The Near Shore Water Regulation Citizens’ Advisory Committee will meet to discuss several updates regarding local waterways and shoreline projects. The meeting includes updates from the Sheriff's Office and reviews of slow speed zones.

• Update on Bird Stakes on the Flat at Robbie’s Marina
• Follow up on Starks Wheel Ditch Slow Speed Zone
• Review of Tavernier Creek Extension of Slow Speed Zone
• Update on Boat Ramp at Founders Park
• Update on Sea Oats Beach Shoreline project

The committee decided that a holistic management solution for near shore waters will not work and that areas should be addressed individually as issues arise. Members also coordinated the distribution of lobster season ordinance rack cards to local businesses.

• Approved minutes from April 21, 2026
• Determined near shore water areas should be addressed on an individual basis rather than through holistic management
• Coordinated volunteer distribution of lobster season rack cards to tackle shops, hotels, and rental boats

Code Compliance Hearing

The Village of Islands is conducting code compliance hearings for three specific cases. The body will also address affidavits of compliance, non-compliance, and default.

• Hearing: OPM Collectors LLC (88005 Overseas Hwy)
• Hearing: Hampson Michael J & Velazquez Elaine Ruiz (164 Mohawk St)
• Hearing: Arbortech Tree and Landscape (86560 Overseas Hwy)

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The Islamorada Youth Council will meet to conduct new member orientation and elect annual committee chairs. The body will discuss goals for the 2026-2027 term and plan community service activities.

• Annual committee chair elections
• Discussion of 2026-2027 goals including Teen Night Out events, Butterfly Garden, and Too Good to Go App
• Planning for the 8th Annual Trunk or Treat on October 24th

Code Compliance Hearing

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The Islamorada Local Planning Agency meets October 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM at Founders Park Community Center, 87000 Overseas Highway. The main items are two public hearings on ordinances requested by Ty Harris, agent for Native Rental Properties LLC, affecting property at 88901 Old Hwy on Plantation Key (real estate numbers 00419295-000500, -000600 and -000700). One would change the Future Land Use Map from Residential Conservation (RC) to Mixed Use (MU); the other would change the Official Zoning Map from Native Residential (NR) to Highway Commercial (HC). Both ordinances would be transmitted to the State Department of Commerce and take effect upon that department's approval. The rest of the agenda is procedural: roll call, pledge, public comment, approval of September 14, 2026 minutes, and reports.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map from Residential Conservation (RC) to Mixed Use (MU) for 88901 Old Hwy, Plantation Key
• Public hearing on ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map from Native Residential (NR) to Highway Commercial (HC) for the same property
• Both changes requested by Ty Harris, agent for Native Rental Properties LLC, covering real estate numbers 00419295-000500, -000600 and -000700
• Both ordinances require transmittal to the State Department of Commerce and take effect upon its approval
• Consent agenda: approval of meeting minutes for September 14, 2026

Village Council

The Islamorada Village Council meets on October 8, 2026 at Founders Park Community Center. The main substantive item is a quasi-judicial resolution considering a request by Bonefish Holding, LLC for a beneficial use determination for property at approximately Mile Marker 83 (real estate number 00404520-000000). The rest of the agenda is procedural: roll call, pledge, communications, and public comment. No other decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

• Quasi-judicial resolution on a beneficial use determination requested by Bonefish Holding, LLC
• Property located at approximately Mile Marker 83, real estate number 00404520-000000
• Planning Director Jennifer DeBoisbriand listed as presenting (TAB A)
• Public comment accepted by email by 9 a.m. the day before the meeting, or by phone/Zoom during the meeting
• Meeting held at Founders Park Community Center, 87000 Overseas Highway

Village Council

The Islamorada Village Council meets October 6, 2026 at Founders Park Community Center to act on a consent agenda of resolutions and several separate resolutions and motions. Key items include amending the wastewater utility rate schedule after a Raftelis rate study, accepting a Florida Department of Transportation grant of up to $350,000 for pedestrian buffers near schools, and adopting an updated Stormwater Management Master Plan. The council will also discuss 2027 legislative priorities and consider appointments to the Canvassing Board for the November 5 election.

• Resolution amending the wastewater utility rate schedule (Section 62-31) based on the Raftelis Wastewater Rate Study
• FDOT grant agreement for School Pedestrian Safety Projects (Pedestrian Buffers Near Schools, FM 458467-1-54-01) providing reimbursement funding up to $350,000
• Resolution adopting the updated Stormwater Management Master Plan
• Change order for the Founders Park Pool Resurfacing Project, including a contingency fund
• Work Authorization No. 4 with WSP USA, Inc. for Canal #119 Plantation Key backfilling restoration design and permitting

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

The Workforce Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Council meets October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM at 86800 Overseas Highway and via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the August 3, 2026 meeting, introducing and welcoming a new member, and a discussion on Annual Rental Validation Compliance and Enforcement. The remaining sections — Old Business, Staff Update, and Action Items List — are listed without specific items. Public comment can be submitted by email or by phone during the meeting.

• Approval of meeting minutes for the August 3, 2026 meeting
• Introduce and welcome a new member to the council
• Discussion on Annual Rental Validation Compliance and Enforcement
• Public comment accepted by email to anita.muxo@islamorada.fl.us by 9 a.m. the day of the meeting
• Meeting held at 86800 Overseas Highway, 3rd Floor Conference Room, with Zoom option

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Village Council

The Islamorada Village Council is holding its second and final budget hearing for fiscal year 2026-2027 at Founders Park Community Center. The agenda lists two items for discussion: a resolution adopting the final millage rate and a resolution adopting the final budget. The meeting also includes public comment and council discussion, with in-person and virtual participation options. No dollar amounts or specific rates appear in the agenda text.

• Resolution adopting the final millage rate for fiscal year 2026-2027
• Resolution adopting the final budget for fiscal year 2026-2027
• Public comment accepted by email until 9 a.m. the day before the meeting, or by phone/Zoom during the meeting
• Meeting held at Founders Park Community Center, 87000 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to introduce a new member and discuss upcoming work plan objectives. The meeting also includes approval of July 15, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Introduction of a new commission member
• Discussion of Work Plan Objectives
• Approval of July 15, 2026, meeting minutes

Code Compliance Hearing

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The Local Planning Agency will hold public hearings regarding amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Village Code. The proposed changes involve adjusting maximum density and intensity by future land use map category and allowing affordable housing at 12 units per acre.

• Public hearing to amend Comprehensive Plan Policy 1-2.1.4 regarding density and intensity
• Public hearing to amend Comprehensive Plan Policy 1-2.8.1 to allow affordable housing at 12 units per acre
• Public hearing to amend Village Code Section 30-701 regarding Land Development Regulations
• Approval of May 18, 2026, meeting minutes

Village Council

The Village Council is holding its first budget hearing for the upcoming fiscal year. The council will consider resolutions to adopt a tentative budget and a tentative millage rate for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.

• Resolution adopting a tentative millage rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Resolution adopting a tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

The Village Council approved a tentative millage rate of 2.7231 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The Council also passed a resolution adopting the tentative budget for the same period. A proposal to reduce personnel costs was denied.

• Adopted tentative millage rate of 2.7231 for FY 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Adopted tentative budget for FY 2026-2027 (3-2)
• Motion to reduce personnel costs to $15,611,085.32 denied (2-3)

Village Council

Village Council

The Islamorada Village Council will hold a regular and land use meeting with resolutions, ordinances, and quasi-judicial items. Key actions include approving a $300,000 FDOT grant for the Sea Oats Beach breakwater design, a second budget amendment for FY 2025-2026, and several professional service agreements. The council will also conduct first and second readings of land use ordinances, including a future land use map change on Old Highway.

• Resolution accepting $300,000 FDOT grant for Sea Oats Beach living shoreline/breakwater design
• Resolution approving second budget amendment for FY 2025-2026
• Resolution approving renewal of property, casualty, workers' comp, and pollution liability insurance
• Ordinance first reading to amend environmental restoration standards in Village Code Chapter 30
• Second reading of ordinances to change future land use and zoning for 80839 Old Hwy from RH/MF to RM/SR

The Islamorada Village Council approved the second budget amendment for fiscal year 2025-2026, renewed various insurance and professional services agreements, and deferred an environmental restoration standards ordinance. The Council also granted administrative relief for 313 Woods Ave and approved land use and zoning map amendments for 80839 Old Highway.

• Approved August 4-5 budget workshops and August 20 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved mutual aid agreements with Key Largo Fire District and City of Marathon (5-0)
• Approved Second Budget Amendment for FY 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Approved renewal of property, casualty, workers' compensation, and pollution liability policies (5-0)
• Approved revisions to the Village Personnel Policy Manual with a secondary employment amendment (5-0)
• Approved vendor rankings and contractor selection for Islamorada Fire Station 20 painting (5-0)
• Approved one-year lobbying services agreement extension with GrayRobinson (4-1)
• Approved FDOT grant agreement and RES environmental permitting for Sea Oats Beach restoration (5-0 and 5-0)

Workforce / Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Committee

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The Workforce Affordable Housing Citizens Advisory Council is holding a regular meeting with a light agenda: approving minutes from the August 3, 2026 meeting and introducing a new member. A staff update is also scheduled. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of August 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Introduction and welcome of new council member
• Staff update on workforce affordable housing

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The Parks and Recreation Citizens’ Advisory Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, elect a chair and vice chair, and hear a presentation from Friends of the Pool about the Save Alligator Lighthouse Reignite the Light Gala event. The committee will also discuss pool comments and receive a staff report on the budget, capital projects, and park programs.

• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2026 and November 18, 2025
• Election of chair and vice chair
• Presentation by Lorie LaLonde on Friends of the Pool and Save Alligator Lighthouse Reignite the Light Gala
• Pool comments by John Weare
• Staff report on General Fund budget, FY 27/28 capital projects, and park programs

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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

The Council approved several non-ad valorem assessment rates for wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste for the upcoming fiscal year. It also approved zoning changes for a former church property and a dwelling unit determination appeal. Multiple service contracts and grant agreements were authorized.

• Approved FY 26-27 stormwater assessment increase from $32 to $62 per property (5-0)
• Approved FY 26-27 residential solid waste assessment increase from $510 to $550 per property (5-0)
• Approved zoning change for Parcel 00402900-000000 to Mixed Use and Highway Commercial (5-0)
• Approved dwelling unit determination appeal for 86751 Old Highway with conditions (3-1)
• Approved agreement with Premier Lakes for canal air curtain repairs (5-0)
• Approved grant agreement with U.S. DOT for Safe Streets and Roads for All Program (5-0)
• Approved Canal 145 Restoration Project contract with Adventure Environmental, Inc. (5-0)
• Appointed Marilyn Smith, Joan Jacobs, Scott Goss, and Cindy Smith to advisory committees

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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

During a budget workshop, the Council established the millage rate and a cost-sharing structure for new employee benefits. The Council also reached consensus on reducing funding for several capital projects and directed staff to implement a rental fee from the Marina Fund to the General Fund.

• Directed staff to move forward with a 2.7231 millage rate
• Consensus to implement 60/40 premium cost-sharing for employees hired on or after Oct 1, 2026
• Directed staff to add a rental fee from the Marina Fund to the General Fund
• Consensus to reduce Public Works conceptual planning funding from $100,000 to $50,000
• Discussed reducing Village Hall renovation allocation from $1,000,000 to $800,000
• Consensus to defer funding for sculpture installation costs this fiscal year

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

During a budget workshop, the Council agreed to a 2.8% COLA and 3.2% merit pool for personnel. They also expressed support for increasing the Village Attorney's hourly rate. No formal votes were recorded as the meeting was a workshop.

• Consensus to proceed with 2.8% COLA and 3.2% merit pool (Scenario 1A)
• Consensus to maintain current employee health insurance benefit structure
• Support expressed to increase Village Attorney hourly rate from $250 to $275 effective Oct 1, 2026
• Directed staff to explore alternative dependent coverage for future hires

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