Good Saturday morning, Palmetto Bay. Thank you for staying updated with our daily Coronavirus (COVID-19) notices. This issue of "Your Village at Work" is a wrap-up of key items, including meeting notices, closures, cancellations and other items of importance. With schools ordered closed until April 15th, we know you and your children may already have a touch of cabin fever as we all respect the shelter-in-place mandates. With that in mind, after you review the following news, scroll down for a little stress-break opportunity for Palmetto Bay residents only.
As the days wear on during this uncertain time and the
number of positive cases
in Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida continues to rise,
County Mayor Carlos Gimenez this week issued stricter enforcement of the stay-at-home order, and mandated all essential businesses that remain open in the County to establish
six-foot Coronavirus gaps within their establishments
.
You can watch the Mayor's press conference
here
.
Recognizing the financial strain that these orders may put on some families, the County's Property Appraiser announced that property tax payments have been
extended until April 15
.
See more details
.
Remember that
Village Hall is currently closed
to the public. Only essential staff is reporting to work. We are asking our employees the same that we ask of our residents to STAY HOME and to be safe.
Emergency permits
may be dropped off at Village Hall, Monday through Friday, from 10 am to 2 pm. Please visit our
website
for details.
Again,
Village Parks are CLOSED
by Miami-Dade County Order. T
his includes the
Deering Estate and Bill Sadowski parks
. Accordingly, please
do not
congregate at these county facilities as they are presently closed to the public. Finally, please refrain from any boating activity that has been prohibited by Miami-Dade County
order.
The
upcoming Regular Council Meeting
scheduled for Monday, April 6th will be a VIRTUAL MEETING.
See notice here
.
The public can watch the meeting via Facebook Live and our Granicus web stream on
www.palmettobay-fl.gov
.
Prior to the meeting, the public can submit a web form available at this address:
Form submissions received prior to the meeting will be read before the item is heard. Form submissions received after 6:00 p.m. will be read at the end of the Council Agenda.
Meetings Canceled:
- Age-Friendly Task Force - April 1, 7 pm
- Public Meeting for the SW 136 St Canal - April 2, 6 pm
- Neighborhood Protection Committee - April 8, 5 pm
- Education Advisory Board - April 13, 7 pm
- Parks & Recreation & Outreach Committee - April 15, 7 pm
Also this week, Palmetto Bay's State of Emergency was extended for a second time. Initially established on Friday, March 13th, and first extended on March 20th, Mayor Karyn Cunningham and Interim Village Manager Greg Truitt signed the
State of Emergency
to ensure that all necessary resources to maintain the health and safety
of the residents of Palmetto Bay will be available if needed.
For resources to assist small businesses and utility customers,
click here
.
|
|
VILLAGE OPERATING SCHEDULE
- Village Hall is closed to the public. Emergency permits may be dropped off at Village Hall, Monday through Friday, from 10 am to 2 pm. Please visit our website for details.
- Village phones will continue to be answered Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Please call 305-259-1234 if you have any questions.
- All Village Parks are presently closed.
- Freebee on-demand service is operating Monday to Friday, from 7 am to 7 pm; just download the "Ride Freebee" app.
UPDATES ON PUBLIC MEETINGS AND VILLAGE SERVICES
Public Meetings
- All task force and committee meetings are canceled through April 15, 2020.
Building & Permitting Department
- Please read these instructions for information on how to drop off emergency permits at Village Hall, online payment options and the issuance of the permit.
- Request inspections via telephone by calling 305-259-1253 (leave a voice mail message please) or via email
- Walk-through permits are suspended until further notice
- Expired Miami-Dade permits that are part of a real estate sale and required for closing may be closed by emailing the permit and contact information to Gladys Bilbraut and to Wes Maltby. Please make sure to allow extra time for processing.
- Garage sale permits will not be issued until April 15th.
- Occupational license permits will not be issued until April 15th.
- Special Event permits will not be processed/issued until April 15th.
Code Compliance Division
- Code Compliance complaints are to be reported via telephone by calling 305-259-1272 or via email
- Complaints will be prioritized based on safety-to-life concerns. The Village will continue to respond to complaints requiring immediate attention.
Human Resources Division
- Employment applications are to be mailed to: Village Hall, ATTN: Human Resources, 9705 East Hibiscus Street, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157. Applications are not to be delivered in person.
- No interviews will be scheduled until after April 15th.
- No employment screenings will be scheduled until after April 15th.
- No on-boarding meetings will be scheduled until after April 15th.
Planning and Zoning Division
- New Planning & Zoning applications will not be accepted until after April 15th.
Parks and Recreation Department
- All community events are canceled through April 15th.
- All Village parks are closed until further notice. Accordingly, restroom facilities and parking lots will be locked.
- Miami-Dade County parks and beaches are also closed to the public. Consequently, the Deering Estate and Bill Sadowski parks are closed.
- The Coral Reef Park Farmer's Market is closed.
- All marinas and boat launches, docking, fueling, marine supplies, and all marina services within county limits are closed.
Police
- Criminal registering services will be available at the following locations:
- South District: 10800 SW 211 Street, Cutler Bay, FL 33189
- Town of Cutler Bay Station: 10720 Caribbean Blvd., Suite 200, Cutler Bay, FL 33189
- Fingerprinting services are canceled until further notice
- Background check services are canceled until further notice
- Police reports are to be requested by phone by calling 305-278-4000 or online.
Public Services Department
- Freebee van services to and from the South Dadeland Metrorail Station from the Park and Ride facility at Palmetto Bay Park is suspended until further notice.
- I-Bus services to and from the South Dadeland Metrorail Station from the Park and Ride facility at St. Richard’s Church is suspended until further notice.
- Both Park and Ride facilities are closed.
- Freebee on-demand services are available Monday through Saturday, from 7 am to 7 pm.
Village Clerk
- Passport services are canceled through April 15th.
- Golf cart registration services are canceled through April 15th.
- Public Request services are canceled through April 15th.
- Practice social distancing
- Clean your hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer
- Avoid touching your mouth, nose or eyes
- Use a tissue to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Throw the tissue away and wash your hands.
- Clean and disinfect tables, doorknobs, light switches, counter tops, handles, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, sinks and other frequently touched surfaces daily. To disinfect, use a diluted household bleach solution or alcohol solution with at least 70% alcohol.
Why social distancing?
- Covid-19 mainly spreads through coughing and sneezing
- Distancing slows the spread of Covid-19
- Distancing protects those that are most vulnerable to the virus
What to do if you are sick?
- Stay home: People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to recover at home. Do not leave, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.
- Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get care if you feel worse or you think it is an emergency.
- Avoid public transportation: Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.
- Limit contact with pets and animals
- Wear a face mask
County Mayor Issues Countywide Executive Orders
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez has issued countywide Executive Orders, which are applicable to all municipalities;
- Executive Order 05-20: suspends the operation of motorized mopeds or scooters and bicycles on any public street or sidewalk within the county limits; does NOT apply to individually owned or used devices.
- Executive Order 06-20: directs the closing of all beaches and parks;
- Amended Executive Order 06-20: closes down marinas and boat launch facilities
- Executive Order 08-20: prohibits boat rafting
- Executive Order 09-20: shuts down lodging facilities and regulates Airbnb's.
- Executive Order 12-20: establishes all previously-issued orders in their totality as the SAFER AT HOME protocols
- Executive Order 07-20: mandates the closure of certain business establishments, with certain specific services that may remain open. Below is a shortened list of the services that may remain open at this time. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Please read Executive Order 07-20 for a complete list of the businesses that may remain open.
- Some essential services that may remain open include:
- Healthcare providers- hospitals, doctors' and dentists' offices, urgent care centers, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, physical therapists, mental health professionals, psychiatrists, therapists, and pharmacies.
- Grocery Stores- includes stores that sell groceries and also sell other non-grocery products, and products necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operations of residences.
- Food cultivation, including farming, livestock and fishing.
- Businesses that provide food, shelter, social services, and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals
- Gas stations and auto-supply, auto repair, and related facilities
- Banks and related financial institutions
- Hardware stores
- Businesses providing mailing and shipping services, including post office boxes
- Laundromats, dry cleaners, and laundry services providers
- Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food, but subject to the limitations and requirements of Emergency Order 3-20.
- Businesses that supply office products needed for people to work from home
- Businesses that ship or deliver groceries, food, goods, or services directly to residences
- Airlines, taxis, and other private transportation providers providing transportation services via automobile, truck, bus, or train
- Home-based care for seniors, adults, or children
- Assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and adult day care centers, and senior residential facilities
- Landscape and pool care businesses, including residential landscape and pool care services
- Childcare facilities
- Pet supply stores
- Waste management services
State issues Executive Order for residents of the New York Tri-State Area, Orders 30-Day Shut-Down of All Bars, Nightclubs; Governor orders all State Universities to Finish Spring Semester Online
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday, March 17th that all of Florida’s universities will finish out their spring semesters online.
This week,the Florida Governor issued
Executive Order 20-80
directing folks who travel from an area outside the State of Florida into the New York Tri-State Area (Connecticut, New Jersey and New York), and entering the State of Florida through airports to isolate or quarantine for a period of 14 days from the time of entry into the Florida or for the duration of the person's visit to the State, whichever is shorter.
Gov. DeSantis also
requested
that President Trump declare a Major Disaster for Florida as the state responds to COVID-19.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools Closed Until April 15; Spring Break Has Ended
Following the announcement by the Florida Department of Education, Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued a
press release
advising parents that K-12 schools and career/ technical centers will remain closed until April 15, 2020. However, distance learning is available to all children. Please call the Distance Learning Help Desk at 305-995-HELP for inquiries or additional information. For more details, read the
MDCPS press release
.
What to Do If You Suspect You Have the Virus
Individuals in Miami-Dade County who believe they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider by phone and tell them your symptoms. They should give you further instructions. Otherwise, call the Florida Health Department at 305-324-2400 for assistance. For questions about COVID-19 in Florida, please call the Florida Department of Health Hotline at 1-866-779-6121.
Helpful Resources
Please monitor the latest updates concerning the virus at the national, state and local levels by visiting the websites listed below:
|
|
Mayor's Chalk Art Challenge
- Palmetto Bay Residents Only
- Chalk only
- The picture must be within your property and on a concrete canvas.
- • Walls • Floors • Driveway • Sidewalk (In front of your property) • Stepping Stones
- To submit your work please post a picture of your Chalk Art, tag @villageofpalmettobay and hashtag #PBMayorChalkArt in your description
- Only 1 submission per account.
- The picture with the most likes will receive a prize!
|
|
You are receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in Village of Palmetto Bay. Please add
villagenews@palmettobay-fl.gov
to your address book to be sure that we land in your inbox.
Public Records Disclosure: Florida has very broad public records
laws
. Most written communications to or from local officials regarding official business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your e-mail may therefore be subject to public disclosure, if requested.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
