Village of Palmetto Bay
COVID-19 Updates
April 5, 2020
NEWS UPDATES

We hope everyone is enjoying their weekend SAFER AT HOME. Watch this short public service announcement from your Miami-Dade County Mayors, including Mayor Cunningham.

Remember that this Monday, April 6th, the Village will be holding the Regular Council meeting virtually online. Likewise, the Special Council meeting for Zoning Applicant scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th will also be hosted online. Public comments are being accepted now. Please click here for more details.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT!

Florida Governor DeSantis has issued Executive Order 20-94, which halts all mortgage foreclosure proceedings and evictions for 45 days from the date of the Executive Order, including any extensions. Furthermore, the Governor also issued Executive Order 20-93, for additional personnel and other resources to assist with the unemployment process after the Department of Economic Opportunity website essentially crashed due to an unprecendented number of unemployment claims filed.

  • See all Executive Orders issued by the State and the County related to COVID-19.
  • Miami-Dade County Police is enforcing these orders. Watch the Department's Week in Review

A number of testing sites have opened throughout Miami-Dade County. A list of sites is provided below, as reference. However, please know that an appointment is required for all sites and that you must be symptomatic to be tested. Also, some of the sites listed require that you meet certain criteria, such as residency requirements, therefore, you must call first.

  • Amelia Earhart Park: 401 E 65 St., Hialeah- 305-268-4319
  • Charles Hadley Park: 1350 NW 50 St., Liberty City- 305-960-5050
  • Community Health of South Florida Doris Ison Health Center: 10300 SW 216 St., Cutler Bay- 305-252-4820
  • Larkin Community Hospital: 1475 W. 49 Place, Hialeah- 305-830-0790
  • Marlins Park: 501 Marlins Way, Miami- 305-499-8767
  • Hard Rock Stadium: 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens- 305-960-5050

Other important information:

  • Call 3-1-1 to schedule meal delivery for seniors.
  • Online application process for CARES Act opens tomorrow. Email the Beacon Council for guidance and inquiries at beaconhelp@beaconcouncil.com
  • Florida Emergency Bridge Loans are currently available; call 833-832-4494
  • Small Business Disaster Hotline 866-737-7232: find out what program is available for your small business.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools are closed through the month of April. Parents should know that the district will continue the distribution of mobile devices. However, schools are transitioning from centralized distribution sites to distribution directly from the school sites. Parents may request a device by emailing or calling the school Principal to make an appointment. For more information, please call 305-995-3000.
UPDATES AT-A-GLANCE
VILLAGE UPDATES

VILLAGE OPERATING SCHEDULE
  • Village Hall is closed to the public. 
  • Main line at 305-259-1234 is still open Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.
  • Village Parks are closed. The Deering Estate and Bill Sadowski parks are also closed.
  • Freebee on-demand service is available Monday-Saturday; 7 am to 7 pm; download the app.

UPDATES ON PUBLIC MEETINGS AND VILLAGE SERVICES 

Public Meetings
  • Virtual Council Meeting - April 6, 2020. Meeting will be streamed live online, on WBAY and on Facebook. See agenda.
  • Virtual Special Council Meeting for Zoning Applicant - April 7, 2020. Meeting will be streamed live online, on WBAY and on Facebook. See agenda.
  • Public Comments (applicable to both meetings): Submit you public comments using this Public Comments Online Form. Complete and submit the online form before 6 pm on the meeting date to be read with the corresponding agenda item number during the meeting. Public comment forms received after 6 pm on the meeting date will be read at the end of the meeting.
  • All task force and committee meetings are canceled through April 30, 2020.
 
Building & Permitting Department
  • Only emergency permits are accepted by electronic means. Visit our website for details.
  • Inspections: please see our website for instructions (scroll down the page.)
  • Garage sale permits will not be issued until April 30th.
  • Occupational license permits will not be issued until April 30th.
  • Special Event permits will not be processed/issued until April 30th. 

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 or employment screenings will be scheduled until after April 30th.
 
Planning and Zoning Division
  • New Planning & Zoning applications will not be accepted until after April 30th.
 
Parks and Recreation Department
  • All community events are canceled through April 30th.
  • All Village parks are closed until further notice; 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/ Local Transit Services
  • FreeBee on-demand services are available Monday through Saturday, from 7 am to 7 pm. 
  • 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.
 
Village Clerk
  • Passport services are canceled through April 30th.
  • Golf cart registration services are canceled through April 30th.
  • Public Request services are canceled through April 30th.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  • Schools to remain closed until May 1st and students are to continue using the online platform
  • Mobile devices are still being distributed. Please call 305-995-3000 to make an appointment with the school principal to receive your device.
  • Curbside meal service is available Monday through Friday, between the hours of 4 pm to 7 pm. See list of sites here.
  • MDCPS website
  • M-DCPS Support Lines (Hours of Operation: M-F from 8 am – 4 pm):
  • District Emergency Operations hotline: 305-995-3000
  • Instructional Learning Plan hotline: 305-995-HELP (4357)
  • Mental Health Services Parent Assistance Line: 305-995-7100
  • M-DCPS Employee Assistance Program: 305-995-7111
  • Adult and Career/Technical Education: 305-558-8000
STATE OF FLORIDA

  • Executive Order 20-94: halts all mortgage foreclosure proceedings and evictions for 45 days
  • Executive Order 20-93: requires additional personnel and resources to assist with unemployment claims.
  • Executive Order 20-92: supersedes local Executive Orders in conflict with Executive Order 20-91.
  • Executive Order 20-91: mandates Safer at Home protocols statewide; expires April 30th.
  • Executive Order 20-89: orders Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, and Monroe County to "restrict public access to businesses and facilities deemed non-essential."

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez has issued countywide Executive Orders, which are applicable to all municipalities; below are some highlights:

  • Executive Order 17-20: regulates unpackaged food handling and provision of sanitizing supplies for customers and employees of essential businesses.
  • Executive Order 16-20: closes adult care facilities throughout the county. See more
  • Executive Order 14-20: suspends building permitting and inspection services
  • Executive Order 12-20: establishes all previously-issued orders in their totality as the SAFER AT HOME protocols
  • Executive Order 09-20: shuts down lodging facilities and regulates Airbnb's.
  • Executive Order 07-20: mandates the closure of certain business establishments, with certain specific services that may remain open.
  • Executive Order 06-20: directs the closing of all beaches, parks, marinas and boat launch facilities
  • Executive Order 05-20: suspends the operation of motorized mopeds or scooters and bicycles; does NOT apply to individually owned or used devices.

OTHER NEWS

Palmetto Bay Extends Emergency Declaration for the Third Time

On Friday, March 13, Palmetto Bay Mayor Karyn Cunningham and Interim Village Manager Greg Truitt declared a State of Emergency for the Village of Palmetto Bay . The declaration, which is valid for 7 days, was extended for the first time on Friday, March 20th and was extended again on March 26. A new extension was signed on April 1. The order ensures all necessary resources will be available if needed to respond to COVID-19 emergencies, including the purchase of necessary supplies.


Florida Department of Revenue Extends Property Tax Payment Deadline to April 15th

The Florida Department of Revenue has issued an order of Emergency Waiver , which is applicable to all Florida counties, extending the deadline to pay for property taxes from March 31st to April 15th . Recognizing the financial strain that these times may put on some families, the Miami-Dade County's Property Appraiser made its announcement last week. See more details .


Monroe County Closed to Visitors

Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is implementing southbound checkpoints at MM 112.5 on US 1, and on Card Sound Road (905), to reinforce Monroe County’s closure to visitors and non-residents. Only residents, property owners, and those actively involved in work in the Florida Keys will be admitted, including fuel tankers, delivery, and grocery trucks. Documentation showing proof of residency or proof of employment would be required.
HELPFUL LINKS

Please monitor the latest updates concerning the virus at the national, state and local levels by visiting the websites listed below:


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