‌
News & Updates
September 24, 2020
There will be a a free food and backpack distribution event coordinated by Farm Share, Senator Jose Javier Rodiguez, Senator Annette Taddeo, Representative Javier Fernandez, Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava, and the Town of Cutler Bay Council for families in need. Event details below:

  • Date: Thursday, October 1, 2020
  • Time: 9 a.m. until supplies last
  • Location: Park & Ride Lot on SW 211 Street & East Frontage Road (SW 107 Avenue)

First come, first served. Drive-Through only. Items will be placed in the trunk. For more information call (305) 854-0365.
Upcoming Meetings and Events

Wednesday, Sept. 30

Thursday, Oct. 1 | 9 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3 | 8 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 7 p.m.
SMART Plan South Corridor Virtual Meeting - 9/30/20

Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works is conducting a virtual public information meeting to provide an update on the South Corridor Rapid Transit Project on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. The South Corridor is one of six Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan corridors—which intends to advance six of the PTP’s rapid transit corridors, along with a network system of Bus Express Rapid Transit service, in order to implement mass transit projects in Miami-Dade County. To participate in the virtual public meeting, pre-register at miamidade.gov/virtual-meetings. then click Departmental Meetings Calendar, find the meeting date and time, and select the meeting you wish to attend.
How Do Projects Like the Restoration of Franjo Park Relate to the Census?

Watch this important message from Mayor Meerbott explaining how projects like the Franjo Park Restoration and many other Town Projects relate to how many people respond to the census.

For the next 10 years, the amount of federal funding our community will receive is dependent on the amount of people in our community that get counted in the 2020 Census. Results from the Census will influence funding decisions for projects like the Franjo Park Restoration, as 45% of our Town’s yearly budget is from state revenue sharing that is based on population count.

Right now, 25% of households in Cutler Bay have NOT responded to the Census—meaning our community could miss out on over $16 Million of the federal funding we should be receiving.

We want to continue making improvements to our community so, please, respond to the census today. It only takes a few minutes to respond and you can do it online or by phone (call 1-844-330-2020).

The last day to respond is September 30, 2020.

Let's get counted, Cutler Bay!
Non-Profit Organizations: Apply for a Cutler Bay Community Fund Grant

The Cutler Bay Community Fund's 3rd quarter grant application deadline is approaching on 9/30/2020! Grants from the program range from $500-$2,500 and are awarded to organizations that service and help improve Cutler Bay in the following priority areas: education, aesthetic, environment, culture, social services, and other philanthropic activities.
Here's one of the success stories from one of our Grantees: Village Church.
With the aid of a $2,500 grant they received, Village Church was able to continue their Backpack Program. This program provided meals for students in need at Cutler Bay Middle School. The program was designed to meet the needs of homeless or displaced students on a weekly basis by providing a backpack filled 7 meals that students take home over the weekend—which ensured students to not go hungry while away from school.

Submit your organization's application before 5 p.m. on September 30. With any questions, contact Stacey Burger at sburger@cutlerbay-fl.gov.
Successful Virtual Paint Class

Thank you to all of our Active Adults for participating in our first virtual paint class yesterday morning! The class was a great success and we are so impressed with all of our participants' beautiful artwork. To learn more about our Active Adults program contact Gabriela Blaylock at (786) 573-5576 or at mblaylock@cutlerbay-fl.gov.
Cutler Bay Senior Games Cancelled for 2020

Although we've cancelled our sanctioned Annual Cutler Bay Senior Games this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Florida Senior Games will open its Games for all participants to compete at its 2020 competition set for December 5-13. They are eliminating the requirement of competing at and finishing in the Top 5 of an individual’s respective age group at one of its local series qualifiers.
2020 ELECTIONS: IMPORTANT DATES

As the November 3, 2020 General Election draws near, here are some important dates to keep in mind:
COVID-19 Resources
Town of Cutler Bay | www.cutlerbay-fl.gov