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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 13, 2023 3:00 PM Special Assessment Hearing City Hall, Commission Chambers City Commission Mayor Vince Lago Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson Commissioner Melissa Castro Commissioner Ariel Fernandez Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager Cristina M. Suárez, City Attorney Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk City Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2023 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Special Assessment Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, commencing at 3:00 p.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 City of Coral Gables Page 1 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2023 ROLL CALL Present: 5 - Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago RESOLUTION NO. 2023-249 1. 23-6251 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of the Miracle Mile improvement project; approving the updated assessment roll for the Miracle Mile Assessment Area; providing for the collection of the assessments to fund the Miracle Mile improvement project within the Miracle Mile Assessment Area; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. Attachments: Agenda cover for Miracle Mile_ARR_08 23 23 Miracle Mile_ARR_final_08 28 23 (Changes) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF THE MIRACLE MILE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; APPROVING THE UPDATED ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE MIRACLE MILE ASSESSMENT AREA; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS TO FUND THE MIRACLE MILE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WITHIN THE MIRACLE MILE ASSESSMENT AREA; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-249. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-250 2. 23-6252 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of the Giralda Avenue Improvement Project; approving the updated assessment roll for the Giralda Avenue Assessment Area; providing for the collection of the assessments to fund the Giralda Avenue Improvement Project within the Giralda Avenue Assessment Area; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. Attachments: Agenda Cover_ARR_Giralda Cover_08 23 23 Giralda Avenue_AAR_final_08 28 23 (Changes) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF THE GIRALDA AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; APPROVING THE UPDATED ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE GIRALDA AVENUE ASSESSMENT AREA; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS TO FUND THE GIRALDA AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WITHIN THE GIRALDA AVENUE ASSESSMENT AREA; City of Coral Gables Page 2 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2023 PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-250. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-251 3. 23-6253 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of Fire Protection Services, Facilities and Programs in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; reimposing Fire Protection Assessments against assessed property located within the City, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023; approving the rate of assessment; approving the assessment roll; and providing an effective date. Attachments: ARR_fire_final_08 28 23 (Changes) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; REIMPOSING FIRE PROTECTION ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023; APPROVING THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT; APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-251. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 3 City of Coral Gables Page 3 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-252 4. 23-6254 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; reimposing Solid Waste Service Assessments against assessed property located within the City of Coral Gables, Florida, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023; approving the rate of assessment; approving the solid waste assessment roll; and providing an effective date. Attachments: SW_ARR_final_08 28 23 (Changes) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS IN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; REIMPOSING SOLID WASTE SERVICE ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023; APPROVING THE RATE OF ASSESSMENT; APPROVING THE SOLID WASTE ASSESSMENT ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-252. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-253 5. 23-6255 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Sunrise Harbour Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. Attachments: Agenda cover for Sunrise Harbour ARR_08 23 23 ARR_Sunrise Harbour_final_08 28 23 (Changes) Sunrise Harbor Budget A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE SUNRISE HARBOUR SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND DEFINITIONS; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING City of Coral Gables Page 4 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2023 SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-253. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 5 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-254 6. 23-6256 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Snapper Creek Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. Attachments: Agenda cover for Snapper Creek Lakes ARR_08 23 23 ARR_Snapper Creek Lakes_final_08 28 23 (changes) Snapper Creek Budget A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE SNAPPER CREEK LAKES SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND DEFINITIONS; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-254. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 6 City of Coral Gables Page 5 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-255 7. 23-6257 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Pine Bay Estates Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. Attachments: Agenda cover for Pine Bay Estates ARR_08 23 23 ARR_Pine Bay Estates_final_08 28 23 (Changes) Pine Bay Budget A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE PINE BAY ESTATES SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND DEFINITIONS; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; THE UPDATED SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-255. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 7 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-256 8. 23-6258 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Old Cutler Bay Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. Attachments: Agenda cover for Old Cutler Bay ARR_08 23 23 ARR_Old Cutler Bay_final_08 28 23 (Changes) Old Cutler Bay Budget A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE OLD CUTLER BAY SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND DEFINITIONS; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS City of Coral Gables Page 6 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2023 PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-256. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 8 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-257 9. 23-6259 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Kings Bay Amended Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. Attachments: Agenda cover for Kings Bay Amended ARR_08 23 23 ARR_Kings Bay Amended_final_08 28 23 (Changes) Kings Bay Budget A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE KINGS BAY AMENDED SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND DEFINITIONS; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-257. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 9 City of Coral Gables Page 7 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-258 10. 23-6260 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Oaks Harbor Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. Attachments: Agenda cover for Hammock Oaks Harbor ARR_08 23 23 ARR_Hammock Oaks Harbor_final_08 28 23 (changes) Hammock Oaks Budget A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HAMMOCK OAKS HARBOR SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND DEFINITIONS; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-258. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 10 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-259 11. 23-6261 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Lake Banyan Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. Attachments: Agenda Cover for Hammock Lake Banyan_ARR_08 23 23 Hammock Lakes Banyan Drive Budget ARR_Hammock Lake Banyan_final_08 28 23 (changes) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HAMMOCK LAKE BANYAN SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND DEFINITIONS; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE City of Coral Gables Page 8 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2023 ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-259. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 11 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-260 12. 23-6262 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. Attachments: Agenda cover for Hammock Lakes ARR_08 23 23 ARR_Hammock Lakes_final_08 28 23 (Changes) Hammock Lakes Budget A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE HAMMOCK LAKES SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND DEFINITIONS; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-260. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 12 City of Coral Gables Page 9 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-261 13. 23-6263 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Cocoplum Phase I Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. Attachments: Cocoplum Phase I_ARR agenda cover_08 23 23 Cocoplum Phase I_ARR_final_08 28 23 (changes) Cocoplum Phase I Budget A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE COCOPLUM PHASE I SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND DEFINITIONS; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-261. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 13 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-262 14. 23-6264 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; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated street lighting assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the Street Lighting Assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. Attachments: Agenda cover for Cocoplum Phase I Lighting Cover_ARR_08 23 23 ARR_CocoPlum Street Lighting_final_08 28 23 (Changes) Cocoplum Lighting Budget A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF STREET LIGHTING SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS WITHIN THE COCOPLUM PHASE I STREET LIGHTING SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND DEFINITIONS; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; APPROVING THE UPDATED STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT ROLL; City of Coral Gables Page 10 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2023 PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Menendez, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-262. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 14 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-263 15. 23-6265 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Gables by the Sea Coral Gables Security Guard Special Taxing District; confirming the initial assessment resolution; imposing security services assessments; approving the security services assessment roll; providing for collection of the assessments; and providing an effective date. Attachments: Agenda cover for Gables by the SEA_FAR_08 23 23 Gables by the Sea_FAR_final_08 28 23 (Changes) Gables By the Sea Budget A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA, RELATING TO SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE GABLES BY THE SEA CORAL GABLES SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; CONFIRMING THE INITIAL ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; IMPOSING SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENTS; APPROVING THE SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-263. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Fernandez, Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 15 City of Coral Gables Page 11 City Commission Meeting Minutes September 13, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-264 16. 23-6288 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Banyan Drive Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the uniform assessment collection act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. Attachments: Banyan Drive_ARR_final_08 28 23 (Changes) Banyan Drive Agenda Cover_ARR_08 23 23 Banyan Drive Budget A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION RELATING TO SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE BANYAN DRIVE SECURITY GUARD SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICT; PROVIDING AUTHORITY AND DEFINITIONS; CONFIRMING THE PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT RESOLUTION; APPROVING THE UPDATED SECURITY SERVICES ASSESSMENT ROLL; PROVIDING FOR THE REIMPOSITION OF THE ASSESSMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION OF THE ASSESSMENTS PURSUANT TO THE UNIFORM ASSESSMENT COLLECTION ACT; PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECT OF THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Menendez, that this matter be adopted by Resolution Number 2023-264. The motion passed by the following vote. Yeas : 5- Commissioner Menendez, Commissioner Anderson, Commissioner Castro, Commissioner Fernandez and Mayor Lago City Clerk Item No. 16 ADJOURNMENT [Note for the Record: There being no further business on the Special Assessment Hearing Agenda. The Commission of the City of Coral Gables adjourned its meeting.] BILLY Y. URQUIA CITY CLERK City of Coral Gables Page 12

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City of Coral Gables 405 Biltmore Way Coral Gables, FL 33134 www.coralgables.com Agenda - Final Wednesday, September 13, 2023 3:00 PM Special Assessment Hearing City Hall, Commission Chambers City Commission Mayor Vince Lago Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson Commissioner Melissa Castro Commissioner Ariel Fernandez Commissioner Kirk R. Menendez Peter J. Iglesias, P.E., City Manager Cristina M. Suárez, City Attorney Billy Y. Urquia, City Clerk City Commission Agenda - Final September 13, 2023 The City of Coral Gables will be holding its Special Assessment Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, commencing at 3:00 p.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 City of Coral Gables Page 2 Printed on 9/05/2023 7:02 PM City Commission Agenda - Final September 13, 2023 1. 23-6251 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of the Miracle Mile improvement project; approving the updated assessment roll for the Miracle Mile Assessment Area; providing for the collection of the assessments to fund the Miracle Mile improvement project within the Miracle Mile Assessment Area; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. 2. 23-6252 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of the Giralda Avenue Improvement Project; approving the updated assessment roll for the Giralda Avenue Assessment Area; providing for the collection of the assessments to fund the Giralda Avenue Improvement Project within the Giralda Avenue Assessment Area; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. 3. 23-6253 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the provision of Fire Protection Services, Facilities and Programs in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; reimposing Fire Protection Assessments against assessed property located within the City, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023; approving the rate of assessment; approving the assessment roll; and providing an effective date. 4. 23-6254 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to the collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; reimposing Solid Waste Service Assessments against assessed property located within the City of Coral Gables, Florida, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023; approving the rate of assessment; approving the solid waste assessment roll; and providing an effective date. 5. 23-6255 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Sunrise Harbour Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. 6. 23-6256 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Snapper Creek Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. 7. 23-6257 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Pine Bay Estates Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 3 Printed on 9/05/2023 7:02 PM City Commission Agenda - Final September 13, 2023 8. 23-6258 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Old Cutler Bay Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. 9. 23-6259 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Kings Bay Amended Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. 10. 23-6260 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Oaks Harbor Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. 11. 23-6261 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Lake Banyan Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. 12. 23-6262 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. 13. 23-6263 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Cocoplum Phase I Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 4 Printed on 9/05/2023 7:02 PM City Commission Agenda - Final September 13, 2023 14. 23-6264 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; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated street lighting assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the Street Lighting Assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the Uniform Assessment Collection Act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. 15. 23-6265 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Gables by the Sea Coral Gables Security Guard Special Taxing District; confirming the initial assessment resolution; imposing security services assessments; approving the security services assessment roll; providing for collection of the assessments; and providing an effective date. 16. 23-6288 A Resolution of the City Commission relating to security services assessments within the Banyan Drive Security Guard Special Taxing District; providing authority and definitions; confirming the preliminary assessment resolution; approving the updated security services assessment roll; providing for the reimposition of the assessments; providing for collection of the assessments pursuant to the uniform assessment collection act; providing for the effect of this resolution; providing severability and an effective date. City of Coral Gables Page 5 Printed on 9/05/2023 7:02 PM City Commission Agenda - Final September 13, 2023 ADJOURNMENT NOTE Any person who acts as a lobbyist pursuant to the City of Coral Gables Ordinance No . 2006-11, must register with the City Clerk, prior to engaging in lobbying activities before city staff, boards, committees and/or the City Commission. A copy of the Ordinance is available in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall. Any person, or persons, wishing to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, will require a verbatim record of the proceeding upon which the appeal is based. Interested persons should, therefore, take the necessary steps to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which contains the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. Any person making impertinent or slanderous remarks or who become boisterous while addressing the Commission, shall be barred from further audience before the Commission by the Chair, unless permission to continue or again address the Commission is granted by the majority vote of the Commission Members present . Clapping, applauding, heckling or verbal outbursts or any remarks in support or opposition to a speaker shall be prohibited. Signs or placards shall not be permitted in Commission Chambers. Any person who needs assistance in another language in order to speak during the public hearing or public comment portion of the meeting should contact the City ’s ADA Coordinator Raquel Elejabarrieta, Esq., Director of Labor Relations and Risk Management (E-mail: relejabarrieta@coralgables.com, Telephone: 305-722-8686 , TTY/TDD: 305-442-1600), at least three (3) business days before the meeting. Billy Y. Urquia City Clerk City of Coral Gables Page 6 Printed on 9/05/2023 7:02 PM

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