The Village Council has scheduled a Conflict Resolution Assessment Meeting for Monday, November 29th at 3 pm. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues with the Miami-Dade County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) related to the items contained in Palmetto Bay's Resolution No. 2021-29. Said resolution outlines the justification for the Village's initiation of the Conflict Resolution Act (CRA) pursuant to the TPO's passing of its own resolution in approval of the construction of a bridge on SW 87th Avenue from SW 164th Street to SW 163rd Terrace. The CRA must be implemented to resolve disagreements between two governmental entities before any legal remedies are sought.

During the last Council meeting, the Village Council was considering whether to approve an Interlocal Agreement between the Village and the County, intended to mitigate the impact of the already county-approved bridge project. Miami-Dade County has full jurisdiction over SW 87th Avenue, and the Board of County Commissioners along and the TPO adopted resolutions approving the bridge earlier in the year. In response, the Village Council initiated the CRA. However, last month the Council voted to cease negotiations pursuant to the CRA and pursue litigation. Here's a recap of the Council meeting. Public comments will not be heard during the Conflict Resolution Assessment meeting. However, residents can observe in person at Village Hall or virtually by registering on GoToWebinar.

Later in the day, at 7 pm, the Village Council will hold a Special Council Meeting, where public comments will be heard, to consider adopting a resolution expressing opposition to the bridge construction to the County Mayor & Commissioners. The Special Council meeting will be offered in the Village Chambers and also virtually. Click below for more information.