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News & Updates
June 17, 2022
Join us for our 4th of July Celebration and Parade!

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day at our 54th Annual Cutler Bay/Whispering Pines 4th of July Celebration and Parade on Monday, July 4 from 9 AM to 12 PM at Whispering Pines Park (8800 Ridgeland Drive)!

Activities include: Parade; Cookout; Inflatables; Music; Face Painting; Interactive Arts & Crafts; and More!

Timeline
  • 8 AM: Parade line-up begins
  • 9 AM: Parade promptly begins
  • 10 AM-Noon: Picnic at Whispering Pines Park
  • 10 AM: National Anthem
  • 11:15 AM: Fly Over (Weather Permitting)

Parade Line-Up
  • Walkers, bicycles and golf carts line up on SW 89 Road
  • Vehicles and parade floats line up on SW 190 Street

For more information contact Maria Herrera Mendoza at mherrera-mendoza@cutlerbay-fl.gov or call (786) 459-7389. Thank you to our sponsors: Cutler Bay Solar Solutions and Liberty Mutual Insurance!
Upcoming Meetings & Events

Saturday, June 18 | 9 AM

Saturday, June 18 | 10 AM

Monday, June 20

Monday, June 27 | 12 PM

Monday, July 4

Monday, July 4 | 9 AM

Monday, July 4 | 6 PM

Tuesday, July 12 | 9 AM

Thursday, July 14 | 6:30 PM

Saturday, July 16 | 10 AM

Wednesday, July 20 | 5 PM

Wednesday, July 20 | 6 PM

Thursday, July 21 | 7 PM

Thursday, July 28 | 6 PM

Saturday, July 30 | 10 AM

Wednesday, August 31 | 6 PM
Presentation About Flooding in Town from June 2-9

The recent extreme rain event we experienced from June 2-9, brought forth many questions from the community like: how much rain did we receive, what has the Town done to mitigate flooding, what is a 100-year storm and much more.

During our June 15, 2022, Town Council Meeting, our Public Works Director, Contractor Kimley Horn, and the South Florida Water Management District provided a 30-minute presentation covering many of the questions received along with great insight on this rain event.

Residents are welcome to view the full presentation on our YouTube channel and you may also click on the timestamp links provided below to quickly access a particular segment of the presentation.

PUBLIC WORKS PRESENTATION
  • 0:00 - Introduction by Alfredo Quintero, Town of Cutler Bay Public Works Director
  • 0:54 - Flooding event summary
  • 2:20 - Monthly rainfall comparison
  • 2:46 - Why did flooding occur?
  • 3:32 - Storm drain cleaning and maintenance
  • 6:01 - Who maintains the roads?
  • 7:13 - Street sweeping
  • 7:55 - Completed storm drain projects
  • 8:40 - Upcoming Stormwater Master Plan projects
  • 9:35 - Projects currently under design with ARPA funds
  • 10:37 - Pumps used in Saga Bay during flooding event
  • 11:42 - What else does Cutler Bay do to mitigate flooding?
  • 13:43 - Flood mitigation flyer sent to residents

KIMLEY HORN PRESENTATION
  • 15:02 - Introduction by Kimley Horn
  • 15:44 - Cutler Bay projects in progress
  • 15:52 - Rainfall in Saga Bay visual
  • 16:31 - Rainfall in Saga Bay chart 1
  • 17:33 - Rainfall in Saga Bay chart 2
  • 17:56 - Maintenance by the Town
  • 18:37 - Kimley Horn schedule of improvements for Saga Bay

SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PRESENTATION
  • 19:40 - Introduction by South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
  • 20:16 - Brief History of SFWMD
  • 20:55 - Diagram of districts in Florida
  • 21:18 - District system
  • 22:00 - Canal system diagram (primary, secondary and tertiary systems)
  • 22:56 - Canal maintenance
  • 23:50 - Blockage prevention
  • 24:17 - Structures and function
  • 24:59 - Storm preparation
  • 25:24 - Municipal partners
  • 25:50 - Pre-storm Draw Down
  • 26:28 - Map of canals in Cutler Bay
  • 27:36 - Cutler Bay rainfall during flooding event
  • 28:02 - 30-year historical average rainfall in Miami-Dade
  • 28:48 - Post-storm observations
  • 30:02 - District mobile pumps deployed

AFTER PRESENTATIONS CONCLUDED
  • 30:42 - Remarks from Town Manager and Council
Free Flood Damage Home Assessment

If your home sustained water damage from the flooding event this month, we’re offering a free flood damage home assessment to you.

The assessment will be conducted by a Town of Cutler Bay Inspector who will provide you with general guidance and information on the damage. Property owners should also consult with their insurance company and/or a contractor to determine specific information about the extent of damage or required repairs.
Please note this service is for homes within Cutler Bay boundaries only.

To request an assessment, visit www.cutlerbay-fl.gov/flooddamage and submit your request no later than 5 PM on Monday, June 20. Town staff will contact you soon after to schedule your assessment.
Independence Day Evening Celebration and Fireworks

In addition to our Annual Cutler Bay/Whispering Pines 4th of July Celebration and Parade in the morning, we're joining the Village of Palmetto Bay for their Independence Day Celebration in the evening!

The event will take place at the Palmetto Bay Village Hall (9705 East Hibiscus Street, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157) on Monday, July 4, 2022, from 6 PM-9 PM. Activities include:

  • Fireworks display at 9 PM
  • Live Music
  • Food Vendors & Beer Garden
  • Lasers, Street Entertainers, Craft Vendors, Toddler Zone and more!

Don't forget your lawn chairs and blankets (please no BBQ grills).
Mayor Meerbott Attends American Flood Coalition to Discuss Flood Mitigation

This week, Mayor Tim Meerbott joined dozens of Mayors around the Country at the American Flood Coalition's Mayors Summit to exchange ideas with other cities regarding flood mitigation and to source additional funding for future storm water projects.

The American Flood Coalition is a nonpartisan group of political, military, business, and local leaders that have come together to drive adaptation to the reality of higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding. Their mission is to drive transformational adaptation to protect communities across the country from higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding.
Cutler Bay Earns GFOA's CAFR Award for 2020 Fiscal Year Report

We are happy to report that for the 14th consecutive year, the Town has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending in 2020 from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

The GFOA established the CAFR Program in 1945 to encourage and assist state and local governments to go beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles to prepare comprehensive annual financial reports that evidence the spirit of transparency and full disclosure and then to recognize individual governments that succeed in achieving that goal. Click here to view the award-winning report for yourself, prepared by our Finance Department.
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