Update on Franjo Park (Virtual Tour), Census Deadline September 30, and More

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News & Updates

August 11, 2020

Deadline to Respond to the 2020 Census is September 30!

If the current Cutler Bay Census Response Rate stays the same by this deadline, our community will miss out on 29% of federal funding for public services like schools, roads, emergency services and more for the next 10 years! We will be missing a very big piece of the pie (just check out that graphic)!

The Census counts EVERYONE, regardless of citizenship status and is confidential. Take a few minutes to complete it (if you haven't already) and share this post to help reach those that haven't responded.

Upcoming Virtual Meetings and Events

Floodplain Mitigation Committee Meeting

Tuesday, Aug. 11 | 5:30 p.m.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Virtual Tournament-Cutler Bay vs. Palmetto Bay

Friday, Aug. 21 | 5 p.m.

Town Council Second Budget Workshop

Wednesday, Aug. 26 | 4 p.m.

Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, Aug. 26 | 7 p.m.

Town Council Meeting-First Budget Hearing

Tuesday, Sept. 8 | 7 p.m.

Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 7 p.m.

Town Council Meeting-Second Budget Hearing

Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 7 p.m.

Update on Franjo Park (Video Tour)

We're making progress on the Franjo Park Restoration and Improvement Project! Watch our Parks Director, ET, give you a virtual tour of the park and talk about the many improvements that are happening. We're aiming to complete this project in March of 2021.

Small Business Assistance Forgivable Loan Program

Small business owners—you may be eligible for the Small Business Assistance Forgivable Loan Program, which may be up to $25,000. To be eligible your business must:

Be located in Miami-Dade County
Have 25 or fewer employees
Have not been approved to receive funds for the Paycheck Protection Program Loan (PPP)
51% of jobs in your business are held by low to moderate-income persons

Learn More

Town Council Supports SDCC in Developing Military Rental Property Program

During the July 29 Town Council Meeting, our Town Council adopted a resolution that supports an initiative by South Dade Chamber of Commerce (SDCC), its Military Affairs Committee, Family Readiness Directors, and our local military institutions to establish a Military Rental Property Program (MRPP) in South Dade.

The purpose of the MRPP is to provide military personnel with off-base, affordable, high quality, and secure rental property. The program is currently being developed by the SDCC. To learn more about this initiative, contact SDCC at (305) 247-2332 or by email at sdccinfo@southdadechamber.org.

Be a Proud Poll Worker

Make a difference and serve your community while being a paid poll worker with Miami-Dade County Elections Department!

The Elections Department is actively recruiting registered voters in Miami-Dade County interested in serving as poll workers. Applying is easy:

Fill out the online poll worker application and allow 3-5 business days for processing
Or call (305) 499-8448 to complete your application by phone

Learn more

Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament

Cutler Bay Gamers! We're joining the Village of Palmetto Bay for a Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Virtual Gaming Tournament on August 21, 2020 at 5 p.m. Get ready for some friendly competition during the Ultimate Showdown between Cutler Bay and Palmetto Bay.

This virtual gaming tournament is open to children ages 8-17 years old who reside in Palmetto Bay or Cutler Bay. The deadline to register is Tuesday, August 18th at 5 pm. Space is limited to 32 participants. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 players in each age bracket.

COVID-19 Resources

How to Prevent and Prepare for COVID-19

What you should do if you are sick

List of Miami-Dade County Testing Sites