Village of Palmetto Bay
COVID-19 Updates
May 13, 2020
NEWS UPDATES
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez issued Emergency Order 21-20 allowing for the re-opening of county parks with some restrictions. Boating, waterways and golf courses are also open. New recommendations to open certain non-essential businesses starting May 18th are expected to be announced momentarily. Visit the county's " Moving to a New Normal " website for details on what is open, what is closed and the general guidelines for the re-openings.
Following the reopening of county park facilities, the Palmetto Bay Council met and decided to keep Village parks closed. The item was to be reconsidered at a later date. Tomorrow night, the Village Council will hold a Virtual Special Council meeting starting at 7 pm to discuss the potential opening of Village parks and non-essential businesses and also to discuss a proposed COVID-19 testing site in Palmetto Bay. You may join the meeting online or via Facebook live. Please scroll down for additional details.
UPDATES AT-A-GLANCE
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. Visit our website for details.
  • All Village Parks are closed to the public by Emergency Order 02-20. Restroom facilities and parking lots are locked. Virtual Special Council meeting scheduled to consider re-opening.
  • Main line at 305-259-1234 is still open Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.
  • Freebee on-demand service is available Monday-Saturday; 7 am to 7 pm; download the app.
  • Both Park and Ride facilities are closed. All bus service to and from South Dadeland Metrorail Station is suspended.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
  • Charter Review Commission Meeting (via conference call) - May 13, 6:30 pm
  • Call in Number: 1-904-900-2303
  • Meeting ID:299-540-569
  • Virtual Special Council Meeting - May 14th, 7 pm; Watch live online or on Facebook
  • Click link to access meeting notice
  • Click link to access the agenda
  • Public Comments: Submit your 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 remaining task force and committee meetings are canceled through May 30, 2020.
Available Village Services

  • Building permits; read our online instructions
  • Local Business Tax Licenses: read our online instructions
  • Freebee (on-demand): available Monday-Saturday; 7 am to 7 pm; download the app.
  • Public Records Requests: request online or via by contacting the Village Clerk.
  • Code Compliance: report complaints to 305-259-1272 or via email
  • Criminal Registering: 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
  • Police Reports: request by phone 305-278-4000 or online
Canceled Village Services

  • Community events
  • Coral Reef Park Farmer's Market
  • Garage sale permits 
  • Special Event permits 
  • New Planning & Zoning applications 
  • Fingerprinting services
  • Background check services
  • Bus services to and from the South Dadeland Metrorail Station
  • Passport services
  • Golf cart registration
  • In-person Public Record Requests
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 has been extended each week thereafter. A new extension was signed today. The order ensures all necessary resources will be available if needed to respond to COVID-19 emergencies, including the purchase of necessary supplies.

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