Village of Palmetto Bay
COVID-19 Updates
April 30, 2020
NEWS UPDATES

Florida Governor DeSantis announced the first phase of his plan to reopen certain businesses and services. Those include elective surgeries, retail establishments at 25% capacity and restaurants at 25% capacity. The order, however, excludes Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Read Emergency Order 20-112 which becomes effective on Monday.

Miami-Dade County has reopened most of its parks & recreational facilities. County Mayor Carlos Gimenez issued Emergency Order 21-20 allowing for the re-opening of parks with some restrictions, as the county moves to implement its " moving to a new normal" plan. Certain amenities and facilities such as playgrounds, exercise equipment, picnic shelters, skate parks, concessions, and dog parks remain closed. Additionally, folks are to maintain social distancing protocols within the parks.

Following county action, the Village of Palmetto Bay Council held a Special Council meeting earlier this week and voted unanimously to keep Village parks closed. Residents voiced concerns via email over the potential for possible spreading and Councilmembers cited concerns over new deaths reported in Miami-Dade County related to COVID-19. Accordingly, Emergency Order 02-20 has been issued for the Village. Pinecrest reopened their parks today while Cutler Bay has indicated that their parks will remain closed until further notice. The Council will revisit the subject during the Virtual Regular Council Meeting on Monday, May 4th.

Please scroll down for more information and resources.
UPDATES AT-A-GLANCE
VILLAGE UPDATES

VILLAGE OPERATING SCHEDULE

  • Village Hall is closed to the public. However building permits may be dropped off at Village Hall, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Please scroll down or visit our website for details.
  • Main line at 305-259-1234 is still open Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.
  • Village Parks are 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 Regular Council Meeting - May 4, 2020, 7 pm. Meeting will be streamed live online, on WBAY and on Facebook.
  • Public Comments [applies to both meetings]: Submit you public comments using this Public Comments Online Form. Complete and submit the online form before 6pm on the meeting date to be read with the corresponding agenda item number during the meeting. Public comment forms received after 6pm on the meeting date will be read at the end of the meeting.
  • All remaining task force and committee meetings are canceled through May 15, 2020.
 
Building & Permitting Department
  • Building permits may be dropped off at Village Hall, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, excluding holidays.
  • Please read our online instructions for information on how to drop off building permits at Village Hall, online payment options and the issuance of the permit.
  • Local Business Tax Licenses will be issued for essential businesses only as defined in the County's Emergency Order 07-20. All others are suspended until further notice.
  • Garage sale permits will not be issued until further notice.
  • Special Event permits will not be processed/issued until further notice. 

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 further notice.
 
Planning and Zoning Division
  • New Planning & Zoning applications will not be accepted until further notice.
 
Parks and Recreation Department
  • All community events are canceled through May 15th.
  • All Village parks are closed until further notice; restroom facilities and parking lots will be locked.
  • The Coral Reef Park Farmer's Market is 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 until further notice.
  • Golf cart registration services are canceled until further notice.
  • In-person Public Record Request services are canceled until further notice; online services are available
TESTING SITES

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 most sites and that you must be symptomatic to be tested.

  • Amelia Earhart Park: 401 E 65 St., Hialeah- 305-268-4319
  • Charles Hadley Park: 1350 NW 50 St., Liberty City- 305-960-5050
  • CHI of South Florida - Loren Roberts Park: 627 NW 6th Ave., Florida City - Tues & Thurs- 10 am to 1 pm- no appt. needed
  • CHI of South Florida Martin Luther King Jr. /Clinica Campesina Health Center: 810 W. Mowry Dr., Homestead- Mon & Wed- 10 am to 1 pm- no appt. needed
  • FIU/ Youth Fair Grounds: 10901 SW 24 Street, Miami- 305-499-8767
  • Florida City: 450 W. Davis Parkway, Florida City- Tues & Thurs- 10 am to 1 pm
  • Holy Family Catholic Church: 14500 NE 11 Ave, N. Miami- 305-499-8767
  • Marlins Park: 501 Marlins Way, Miami- 305-499-8767
  • MedRite Urgent Care: 4621 Collins Ave., Miami Beach- 305-735-3909
  • South Dade Government Center: 10710 SW 211 St, Cutler Bay- 305-499-8767
  • Walgreens: 14901 NE 6 Ave- walgreens.com/coronavirus
  • MOBILE TESTING: 18+ symptomatic with disabilities or homebound- 305-499-8767
AVAILABLE RESOURCES

  • Call 3-1-1 to schedule meal delivery for seniors.
  • Online application process for CARES Act is open. 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.

For more details and additional resources, click here .
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  • Schools to remain closed for the remainder of the school year and students are to continue using the online platform. Please visit the district's COVID-19 website or call the support lines listed below if you have any questions or need further information.
  • 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
OTHER NEWS

Palmetto Bay is Accepting Local Business Tax License Applications

The Village is accepting Local Business Tax License applications for essential businesses as defined in County Emergency Order 07-20 and we are also accepting building permit applications at Village Hall from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. We ask our residents that you continue to abide by social distance guidelines and remember that by county order, persons working in construction sites, such as your home, are required to wear facial coverings as defined by the CDC. Read the order here.

Unemployment Forms Available

Unemployment forms are available for pick-up and drop-off at 26 Miami-Dade County public libraries, 7 days a week, from 8 am to 7 pm. For more information and a list of locations, please click here. In addition, the FedEx location at 18755 S. Dixie Highway, Cutler Bay is also providing paper applications. You may also print a copy of the form at home by clicking the link below.

  • Download the Unemployment Application Form

Expiration on Licenses Extended

The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has extended the effective period of all driver’s licenses, commercial driver’s licenses, and identification cards which expire between March 16, 2020, and April 30, 2020. Driver's licenses and ID cards expiring between March 16, 2020, and April 15, 2020, have been extended by 60 days from their expiration date and those expiring between April 16, 2020, and April 30, 2020, have been extended by 30 days from their expiration date. Commercial licenses and commercial driver instructional permits with expiration dates on or after March 16, 2020, have been extended until June 30, 2020. Read the Emergency Order from DHSMV.

Miami-Dade County Library System Announces its Online Homework & Tutoring Program

Miami-Dade County Libraries announce the launch of their Online Homework & Tutoring Program. Students grades K-12 can get a free 30-minute one-on-one tutoring and homework assistance session in reading and in math from certified teachers. Sessions are provided Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm by appointment only by calling 305-375-1413 or go online for more information.

Palmetto Bay Continues to Extend Emergency Declaration

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 , April 1 , April 8 , April 15, and April 22 . A new extension was signed on April 2 8 . The order ensures all necessary resources will be available if needed to respond to COVID-19 emergencies, including the purchase of necessary supplies.

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.
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