Key Biscayne Council Meeting Summary: March 19, 2019
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The Frame
Residents will see changes in local utility infrastructure planning, new software for reporting community concerns, and potential future options for paddle board rentals and family-rate kiteboarding.
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Key Biscayne residents
Residents will gain access to a new mobile app for reporting concerns and may see changes in utility infrastructure and recreational rental options.
Undergrounding Utility Task Force
The task force is tasked with reporting to the Council on the progress of the utility project.
Fernandez Media Relations Consulting, Inc.
The firm was approved for a contract to provide interim communications services to the Village.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Council approved a contract with Fernandez Media Relations Consulting, Inc. for interim communications services, capped at $2,000 for services moving forward, with $4,400 authorized for services provided to date.
- The Council approved the purchase of police equipment from Federal Eastern International, LLC, waiving competitive bidding procedures.
- The Council authorized the Village Manager to engage FPL and obtain bids for survey work related to the Undergrounding Utility Master Plan.
- The Council approved a contract with Azteca Systems, LLC for the Cityworks software system to enable mobile reporting of resident concerns.
- The Council authorized a work order for Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. for storm drainage improvements at the 14 Harbor Point outfall.
- The Council formally supported Florida House Bill 797 and Senate Bill 796 regarding public utility storm protection plans.
- The Council directed staff to study the feasibility of a stand-up paddle board rental program.
- The Council directed staff to revise kiteboarding registration fees to include a family rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new software system for?
What is happening with the undergrounding utility project?
Will there be new rental options for paddle boards?
Why It Matters
Residents will see changes in local utility infrastructure planning, new software for reporting community concerns, and potential future options for paddle board rentals and family-rate kiteboarding.
News Coverage
Roll-Call Votes
3 motions voted on at this meeting · extracted from the official minutes
10: direct the Manager and the Attorney to study the
passed6: authorize the Manager to bring back the necessary
passed9: approve the resolution
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Digital Resident Engagement
The Council is actively moving toward digital service delivery by approving mobile-ready software for reporting concerns and discussing a new mobile app for community engagement.
Connected Entities
Sources
keybiscayne.granicus.com
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance65How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy30Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment15Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz20Current news / social attention level
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