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May 21, 2024 ·9:00 AM Final Revised

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  1. 1 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 commencing at 9:00 a.m. Members of the public may participate in person, but are also able to participate via the Zoom platform. Members of the public may join the meeting via Zoom at (https://zoom.us/j/3054466800). In addition, a dedicated phone line will be available so that any individual who does not wish (or is unable) to use Zoom may listen to and participate in the meeting by dialing: (305) 461-6769 Meeting ID: 3054466800. To speak prior to the City Commission taking action on an Agenda Item, please "Raise your Hand" or send a message to one of the meeting hosts using the Zoom Platform. If you joined the meeting via telephone, you can "Raise your Hand" by pressing *9. The public may comment on an item on the agenda using the City’s already-established e-comment function which may be found on the City’s website at: www.coralgables.com/commissionmeetings) once the meeting’s agenda is published or by sending an email to cityclerk@coralgables.com prior to the start of the meeting. The Meeting will also be broadcasted live for members of the public to view on the City’s website www.coralgables.com/cgtv) as well as Channel 77 on Comcast.
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  3. 3 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 2:06
  4. 4 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 2:59
  5. 4 LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY
  6. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 2:55
  7. 5 ROLL CALL
  8. A. PRESENTATIONS AND PROTOCOL DOCUMENTS
  9. A.-1. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2024 as "National Historic Preservation Month" in Coral Gables. 24-7385 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 5:08
  10. A.-2. Recognition of the 2024 Docomomo US National Symposium taking place at the University of Miami. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7573 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 13:12
  11. A.-3. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 2024 as "National Water Safety Month" in Coral Gables. 24-7434 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 18:36
  12. A.-4. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring May 19-25, 2024 as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Coral Gables. 24-7406 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 25:23
  13. A.-5. Presentation of the Coral Gables Fire Department Jim Hirschman Award. 24-7550 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 31:32
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  15. A.-6. Farewell to Assistant City Attorney Naomi Levi Garcia, Esq., B.C.S.. 24-7555 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 38:28
  16. A.-7. Recognition of Parking Director Kevin Kinney on his retirement from the City of Coral Gables. 24-7558 Presented and Filed ▶ jump to 52:32
  17. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  18. 15 None
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  21. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 71:43
  22. D. CONSENT AGENDA
  23. D.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing entering into a Fifth Amendment to Lease with Patio & Things, Inc. with regard to the City-owned retail premises at 240 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, Florida 33134 granting an extension of lease terms for a period of one (1) year (09/01/24-08/31/25). 24-7505 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  24. D.-2. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the acceptance of A Keep America Beautiful Cigarette Litter Prevention Program Grant in the value amount of $5,000 to be put towards the Keep Coral Gables Beautiful Cigarette Litter; authorizing execution of the grant contract; and authorizing an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget to recognize the $3,848 grant as revenue and to appropriate such funds to put toward the cost of the program. 24-7515 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  25. D.-3. A Resolution of the City Commission confirming the appointment of Alexis Ehrenhaft (Appointed by City Manager Rojas, Jr.) to serve as a member of the Coral Gables Merrick House Governing Board, for the remainder of a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2023 and continues through May 31, 2025. 24-7545 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  26. D.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing a Second Amendment to the License Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Bonjour, LLC granting a thirty (30) day extension of the License Agreement for the operation of the Café space at the Coral Gables Golf and Country Club. 24-7562 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
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  28. D.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to proceed with all necessary steps to accomplish the conversion of the remaining portion of the West Parking Lot at the Biltmore Hotel Complex from Parks and Recreation Use to Historic Monument Use. 24-7507 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  29. 1. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees minutes requesting no action from the City Commission:
  30. 1.-1. Budget Audit Advisory Board Meeting of May 1, 2024. 24-7533 approved Pass
  31. 1.-2. Coral Gables Advisory Board on Disability Affairs Meeting of April 3, 2024. 24-7383 approved Pass
  32. 1.-3. Cultural Development Board Meeting of March 19, 2024. 24-7364 approved Pass
  33. 1.-4. Cultural Development Board Meeting of April 15, 2024. 24-7524 approved Pass
  34. 1.-5. International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of April 15, 2024. 24-7506 approved Pass
  35. 1.-6. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of April 11, 2024. 24-7502 approved Pass
  36. 1.-7. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of May 9, 2024. 24-7557 approved Pass
  37. 32 Passed the Consent Agenda Approved on Consent Agenda Pass
  38. 1.-8. Retirement Board Meeting of April 11, 2024. 24-7519 approved Pass
  39. 1.-9. South Waterways HOA Advisory Board Meeting of April 2, 2024. 24-7564 approved Pass
  40. 1.-10. Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of February 20, 2024. 24-7560 approved Pass
  41. 1.-11. Transportation Advisory Board Meeting of March 19, 2024. 24-7561 approved Pass
  42. 1.-12. Waterway Advisory Board Meeting of May 1, 2024. 24-7551 approved Pass
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  44. 2. Presentation of Boards and/or Committees draft/final minutes requesting action from the City Commission [Note: A vote to accept the minutes does not mean approval of the substance within the minutes]:
  45. 2.-1. A Resolution of the South Waterways Homeowners' Association Advisory Board requesting the City Commission consider changing the board's name to the Coral Gables Waterfront Communities Homeowners' Association Board. 24-7569 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 182:51
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  47. 2.-2. A Resolution of the South Waterways Homeowners' Association Advisory Board recommending that the City Commission amend Section 38-11 of the City Code. 24-7570 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 186:43
  48. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  49. 43 ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING
  50. 44 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Items E-1, E-2, E-3, E-5, E-6 and E-7 are related)
  51. E.-1. An Ordinance of the City Commission amending the Future Land Use Map of the City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-213, “Comprehensive Plan Text and Map Amendments,” and Small Scale amendment procedures (ss. 163.3187, Florida Statutes), from “Commercial Low-Rise Intensity” to “Commercial High-Rise Intensity” for Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29, (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (LPA review) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended denial, Vote: 3-3) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 190:05
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  54. E.-2. An Ordinance of the City Commission making zoning district boundary changes pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-212, “Zoning Code Text and Map Amendments,” for Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section from Mixed-Use 1 (MX1) District to Mixed-Use 3 (MX3) District (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga); providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2013 PZB no recommendation, Vote: 3-3) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 191:20
  55. E.-3. An Ordinance of the City Commission approving the vacation of a public alleyway pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-211, “Abandonment and Vacations” and City Code Chapter 62, Article 8, “Vacation, Abandonment and Closure of Streets, Easements and Alleys by Private Owners and the City; Application Process,” providing for the vacation of the twenty (20) foot wide alley which is approximately one hundred and fifty-five (155) feet in length lying between Lots 12 thru 18 and Lots 11 and 19 in Block 29, Crafts Section (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-2) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez adopted by Ordinance Number Pass ▶ jump to 191:27
  56. 49 ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING
  57. E.-4. An Ordinance of the City Commission providing for text amendments to the City of Coral Gables Official Zoning Code Article 15, “Notices,” Section 15-102, “Notice,” to require door hangers as an additional notification for required public information meetings for multi-family and mixed-use projects; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (05 08 24 PZB recommended denial, Vote 5-1) (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7199 approved as an Ordinance on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 204:16
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  59. 52 RESOLUTIONS
  60. 53 Time Certain 11:00am (Agenda Items E-1, E-2, E-3, E-5, E-6 and E-7 are related)
  61. E.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission approving receipt of Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-204.6, “Review and approval of use of TDRs on receiver sites,” for the receipt and use of TDRs for a Mixed-Use project referred to as “Ponce Park Residences” on the property legally described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29; (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-2) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 191:36
  62. E.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission approving Mixed-Use Site Plan and Encroachment review pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process” Section 14-203, “Conditional Uses,” for a proposed Mixed-Use project referred to as “Ponce Park Residences” on the property legally described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29; (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval with conditions, Vote: 4-2) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 191:43
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  64. E.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission approving the Tentative Plat entitled “Ponce Park Residences” pursuant to Zoning Code Article 14, “Process,” Section 14-210, “Platting/Subdivision,” being a re-plat of 42,543 square feet (0.977 acres) into a single tract of land on the property legally described as Lots 8 through 21, less the West ½ of lot 8, Block 29, Crafts Section, together with that portion of the 20-foot platted alley lying east of Lots 11 and 19, of said Block 29, together with a 1,318 square feet portion of University Drive that runs north of the Malaga Avenue right-of-way and west of the Ponce de Leon Boulevard right-of-way and dedication of 1,725 square feet; (3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd, 216 & 224 Catalonia, 203 University Dr, and 225 Malaga), Coral Gables, Florida; including required conditions; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, and providing for an effective date. (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE) (12 13 2023 PZB recommended approval, Vote: 4-2) Lobbyist: Javier Fernandez adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 191:50
  65. F. CITY COMMISSION ITEMS
  66. 59 Time Certain 9:30am (Agenda F-1)
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  68. F.-1. Presentation by the Coral Gables Art Cinema. (Sponsored by the Mayor Lago) 24-7534 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 115:42
  69. F.-2. Update regarding options for Inspector General services. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7508 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 328:53
  70. F.-3. Update on discussion of forensic audit. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7455 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 341:03
  71. F.-4. Update regarding temporary speed tables. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7526 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 373:37
  72. F.-5. Update on past, present, and future City Transportation Projects. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7527 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 395:12
  73. F.-6. Update regarding Alhambra Circle, Blue Road, Pisano Avenue and Venetia Terrace sidewalks. (Sponsored by Mayor Lago) 24-7529 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 413:35
  74. F.-7. Update on police vacancies. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7538 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 433:06
  75. F.-8. Discussion regarding potential legislation to require mailed notice prior to Board of Architects review of Mediterranean Bonus applications. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7544 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 482:51
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  77. F.-9. Discussion regarding the exit interview process. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7565 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 461:23
  78. F.-10. A Resolution of the City Commission establishing a Historic Building Maintenance and Restoration Capital Project to be funded with an annual minimum amount of $50,000.00. (Sponsored by Commissioner Castro) 24-7563 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 498:13
  79. 71 Time Certain 10:00am (Agenda Item F-11)
  80. F.-11. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing funding in an amount up to $500,000.00 as matching grant funds to the Coral Gables Museum for completion of certain capital improvements. (Sponsored by Commissioner Menendez) (Co-Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7571 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 159:33
  81. F.-12. A Resolution of the City Commission establishing a “Tree of the Year” Program. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Anderson) 24-7572 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 500:41
  82. G. BOARDS/COMMITTEES ITEMS
  83. 75 None
  84. H. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
  85. 77 Time Certain 10:30am (Agenda Item H-1)
  86. H.-1. End-of-session legislative update from the City’s lobbying team and appearance by Senator Ileana Garcia. 24-7423 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 136:28
  87. H.-2. Update on interactions with individuals experiencing homelessness. 24-7523 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 258:13
  88. H.-3. Update on the Coral Way and Granada Boulevard Traffic Signal Project. 24-7531 Discussed and Filed ▶ jump to 248:48
  89. H.-4. A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of fire protection services, facilities and programs in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; establishing the estimated assessment rate for fire protection assessments for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024; directing the preparation of an assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing an effective date. 24-7392 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 279:13
  90. H.-5. A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the collection and disposal of solid waste in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; determining the solid waste cost and the solid waste service assessments for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024; directing the preparation of an assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing an effective date. 24-7393 adopted as amended by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 530:19
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  92. H.-6. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the application for a matching grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Local Agency Program for the DeSoto Fountain Improvement Project and authorizing the execution of contracts for same. 24-7530 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 211:06
  93. H.-7. A Resolution of the City Commission authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Coral Gables and Miami-Dade County for the maintenance of decorative pavers and irrigation conduits installed by Miami-Dade County under an intersection improvement project located at the intersection of Coral Way and Anderson Road. 24-7532 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 211:11
  94. H.-8. A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Sunrise Harbour security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2024; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. 24-7394 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 211:38
  95. H.-9. A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Snapper Creek Lakes security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2024; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. 24-7395 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 241:55
  96. H.-10. A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Pine Bay Estates security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2024; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. 24-7396 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 242:00
  97. H.-11. A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Old Cutler Bay security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2024; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. 24-7397 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 242:25
  98. H.-12. A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Kings Bay amended security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2024; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. 24-7398 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 242:54
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  100. H.-13. A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Oaks Harbor security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2024; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. 24-7399 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 243:30
  101. H.-14. A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Lake Banyan security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2024; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. 24-7400 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 244:06
  102. H.-15. A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Banyan Drive security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2024; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. 24-7401 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 244:33
  103. H.-16. A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Lakes security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2024; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. 24-7402 adopted by Resolution Number Pass
  104. H.-17. A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Cocoplum Phase I security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2024; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. 24-7403 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 245:37
  105. H.-18. A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of street lighting services, facilities, and programs within the Cocoplum Phase I street lighting special taxing district; estimating the cost of street lighting services, facilities, and programs to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2024; directing the Finance Director to prepare or direct the preparation of an updated street lighting assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. 24-7404 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 245:51
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  107. H.-19. A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Gables by the Sea-Coral Gables security guard special taxing district; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the fiscal year commencing October 1, 2024; directing the Finance Director to prepare an updated security services assessment roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an effective date. 24-7405 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 246:24
  108. I. CITY ATTORNEY ITEMS
  109. I.-1. Update regarding Charter Review. 24-7520 Discussed and Filed
  110. J. CITY CLERK ITEMS
  111. J.-1. A Resolution of the City Commission urging Miami-Dade County to expedite the designation of a publicly accessible website to host legal advertisements and public notices pursuant to Section 50.311 of the Florida Statutes. 24-7535 adopted by Resolution Number Pass ▶ jump to 246:55
  112. K. DISCUSSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 576:53
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  114. 106 ADJOURNMENT
  115. 107 NOTE
  116. 108 Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk
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