City of Coral Gables - Meeting of City Commission on 6/11/2019 at 9:00 AM

19-8778

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:56 GMT

File #: 19-8778
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-1.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Presentation of a Resolution of Condolence to the Alan Greenfield family.
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19-8803

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:14:46 GMT

File #: 19-8803
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-2.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Presentation of a Proclamation declaring June 11, 2019 as "Coral Gables Storm Black 2001 - Girls Soccer Team Day" in Coral Gables.
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19-8755

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:55 GMT

File #: 19-8755
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-3.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Presentation of thirty year service pin to Sergeant Andrew K. Weidenfeld, Police Department.
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19-8768

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:56 GMT

File #: 19-8768
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-4.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to Jessica Keller, Assistant Public Works Director, on receiving the Public Administrator of Year Award from the American Society for Public Administration - South Florida Chapter.
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19-8747

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:55 GMT

File #: 19-8747
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-5.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to Assistant City Attorney and Government Affairs Manager, Naomi Levi-Garcia, on receiving the 2019 Home Rule Hero Award from the Florida League of Cities.
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19-8777

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:56 GMT

File #: 19-8777
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: A.-6.
Type: Presentation/Protocol Document
Title: Congratulations to Alejandro G. Regalado who holds the title Utilities Superintendent, recipient of "Employee of the Month Award," for the month of June 2019.
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19-8757

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:55 GMT

File #: 19-8757
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: B.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Regular City Commission Meeting of May 14, 2019.
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19-8760

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:56 GMT

File #: 19-8760
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: Fink Studio restoration update.
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19-8816

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8816
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: C.-2.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: A discussion regarding incentives for parks in urban areas.
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19-8763

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:56 GMT

File #: 19-8763
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution accepting a recommendation to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code for the purchase of a Wastewater Pump for Pump Station D from Sanders Company, Inc. as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code.
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19-8762

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:56 GMT

File #: 19-8762
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-2.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution accepting a recommendation to waive the competitive process of the Procurement Code for the purchase of a Wastewater Pump for Solano Prado 1 Pump Station from Hydra Service Inc. as a “Sole Source Procurement”, pursuant to Section 2-689 of the City’s Procurement Code.
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19-8780

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8780
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-3.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution re-appointing Felix Pardo (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
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19-8781

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8781
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-4.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution re-appointing Richard Bennett (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Pinewood Cemetery Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
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19-8797

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8797
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-5.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution re-appointing Vince Damian (Nominated by Police Chief Hudak) to serve as a member of the Anti-Crime Committee, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
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19-8801

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:14:46 GMT

File #: 19-8801
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-6.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution re-appointing Erick Fernandez (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the City of Coral Gables/University of Miami Community Relations Committee, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
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19-8802

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:14:46 GMT

File #: 19-8802
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-7.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution appointing Cesar Garcia-Pons (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Historic Preservation Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
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19-8806

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8806
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-8.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution appointing Demetrio Perez, Jr. (Nominated by Mayor Valdes-Fauli) to serve as a member of the Parking Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
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19-8807

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8807
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-9.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution appointing Fadi Bahri (Nominated by Mayor Valdes-Fauli) to serve as a member of the Landscape Beautification Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
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19-8819

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8819
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-10.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution appointing Julian L. Sevillano (Nominated by City Manager Iglesias) to serve as a member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
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19-8823

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:58 GMT

File #: 19-8823
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: D.-11.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution appointing Bradley Barreto (Nominated by Vice Mayor Lago) to serve as a member of the Economic Development Board, for a two (2) year term which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
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19-8799

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:14:46 GMT

File #: 19-8799
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-1.
Type: Minutes
Title: Arts Advisory Panel Meeting of April 24, 2019.
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19-8805

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8805
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-2.
Type: Minutes
Title: Code Enforcement Board Meeting of May 22, 2019.
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19-8798

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:14:46 GMT

File #: 19-8798
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-3.
Type: Minutes
Title: Cultural Development Board Meeting of April 30, 2019.
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19-8766

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:56 GMT

File #: 19-8766
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-4.
Type: Minutes
Title: International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting of April 16, 2019.
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19-8754

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:55 GMT

File #: 19-8754
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-5.
Type: Minutes
Title: Property Advisory Board Meeting of May 8, 2019.
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19-8820

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8820
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-6.
Type: Minutes
Title: School Community Relations Committee Meeting of May 17, 2019.
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19-8764

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:56 GMT

File #: 19-8764
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.-7.
Type: Minutes
Title: Sustainability Advisory Board Meeting of February 27, 2019.
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19-8818

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8818
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution approving a public art exhibition by Rafael Barrios, and for its application to Art Basel and Miami Art Week, extending through winter, 2019. (unanimously recommended by the Arts Advisory Panel approval/denial vote: 6 to 0, and the Cultural Development Board approval/denial vote: 6 to 0).
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19-8761

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:56 GMT

File #: 19-8761
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Personal appearances by State Senator Jose Javier Rodriguez, State Representative Nicholas Duran, State Representative Javier Fernandez, Sylvia Castellanos on behalf of State Representative Bryan Avila, and End of Session Report presented by the City’s lobbying team.
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19-8756

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:55 GMT

File #: 19-8756
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: E.-2.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Personal Appearance by Javier Bentacourt, Executive Director, Miami-Dade County Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust.
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19-8775

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:56 GMT

File #: 19-8775
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.-1.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance amending Chapter 46 of the "Code of the City of Coral Gables," entitled "Pensions;" amending Section 46-25, entitled "Definitions", to revise the definitions of Average Final Compensation and Normal Retirement Date for Firefighters; amending Section 46-253, entitled "Normal Retirement Income", to revise the Normal Retirement Income for certain Firefighters; and providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (The sole purpose of this Ordinance is to incorporate the pension changes agreed upon in the 2017-2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and IAFF).
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19-8685

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:56 GMT

File #: 19-8685
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.-2.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City of Coral Gables, Florida amending the City of Coral Gables Code by creating Section 18-9 “Campaign Finance Reports” relating to the electronic filing of campaign finance reports with the City Clerk; providing for a repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date.
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19-8767

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:56 GMT

File #: 19-8767
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: F.-3.
Type: Ordinance
Title: An Ordinance of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, amending Chapter 74, "Traffic and Vehicles” of the City of Coral Gables Code to provide additional definitions and prohibit privately-owned, metered surface parking lot operators from issuing parking violations to motor vehicles parked in said privately-owned, metered surface parking lots, and Chapter 1, "General Provisions", Section 1-7 entitled “Penalties” to include additional penalties for violations of Chapter 74; providing for repealer provision, severability clause, codification, and providing for an effective date. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago) (Sponsored by Commissioner Mena)
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19-8804

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8804
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, authorizing the City Manager to establish and implement a Civic Internship Program, known as the “City of Coral Gables Page Program” for 15-18-year-old students, for the purpose of introducing high school students to local government, policymaking, and public service, and to begin the Summer of 2019. (Sponsored by Vice Mayor Lago)
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19-8709

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:55 GMT

File #: 19-8709
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G.-2.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution amending Resolution No. 2015-272, increasing the Arts Advisory Panel membership from seven to nine members and setting forth membership requirements for the two new members. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)
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19-8817

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8817
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: G.-3.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables, Florida, reinstating the City of Quito, Ecuador as a Sister City of Coral Gables. (Sponsored by Mayor Valdes-Fauli)
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19-8808

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8808
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution appointing Larry McMillan and Juan Alvarez (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as members of the Firefighters Pension Trust Fund, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
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19-8815

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8815
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-2.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution appointing Albert Menendez and Bruce Ehrenhaft (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as members of the Historic Preservation Board, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
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19-8809

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8809
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-3.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution appointing Rev. Arnold Perry and Luis O. Quevedo (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as members of the Police Officers' Retirement Trust Fund Board of Trustees, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
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19-8810

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8810
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-4.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution appointing Alberto Manrara (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Property Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
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19-8811

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8811
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-5.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution appointing Theresa Rice (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the School and Community Relations Committee, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
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19-8812

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8812
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-6.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution appointing Irela Bague (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Sustainability Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
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19-8813

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8813
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-7.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution appointing Nicholas Barshel (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as a member of the Transportation Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
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19-8814

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8814
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: H.-8.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution appointing Bertram Goldsmith (Nominated by the Commission-As-A-Whole) to serve as members of the Waterway Advisory Board, for a two (2) year term, which began on June 1, 2019 and continues through May 31, 2021.
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19-8771

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:56 GMT

File #: 19-8771
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-1.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of Coral Gables Florida with attachments, ratifying the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Coral Gables and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 1210, for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2020.
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19-8772

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:56 GMT

File #: 19-8772
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-2.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to the collection and disposal of solid waste in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; determining the solid waste cost and the solid waste service assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2019; directing the preparation of an assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing, directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing for an effective date.
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19-8773

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:56 GMT

File #: 19-8773
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-3.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution relating to the provision of Fire Protection Services, Facilities and Programs in the City of Coral Gables, Florida; establishing the estimated assessment rate for Fire Protection Assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2019; directing the preparation of an assessment roll; authorizing a public hearing, directing the provision of notice thereof; and providing for an effective date.
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19-8776

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8776
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-4.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to security services assessments within the Banyan Drive Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2019; establishing the method of assessing security service costs against assessed property located within the Banyan Drive Security Guard Special Taxing District; determining that such real property derives a special benefit from the security services; directing the City Manager to prepare a preliminary Security Services Assessment Roll based upon the methodology set forth herein; establishing a public hearing to consider reimposition of the assessments and the method of collection; directing the provision of notice in connection therewith; providing for severability and providing for an effective date.
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19-8784

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8784
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-5.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Lake Banyan Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2019; directing the City Manager to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
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19-8789

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8789
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-6.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2019; directing the City Manager to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
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19-8790

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8790
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-7.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to security services assessments within the Hammock Oaks Harbor Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2019; directing the City Manager to prepare an updated Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
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19-8792

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8792
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-8.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to security services assessments within the Old Cutler Bay Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2019; directing the City Manager to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
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19-8793

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8793
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-9.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to security services assessments within the Pine Bay Estates Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2019; directing the City Manager to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
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19-8794

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8794
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-10.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to security services assessments within the Snapper Creek Lakes Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2019; directing the City Manager to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
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19-8795

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8795
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-11.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to security services assessments within the Sunrise Harbour Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2019; directing the City Manager to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
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19-8791

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:57 GMT

File #: 19-8791
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: I.-12.
Type: Resolution
Title: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, relating to security services assessments within the Kings Bay Amended Security Guard Special Taxing District; estimating the cost of the security services to be assessed for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2019; directing the City Manager to prepare an updated Security Services Assessment Roll; establishing a public hearing and directing the provision of notice in connection thereof; providing for severability; and providing an for effective date.
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19-8758

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:03:55 GMT

File #: 19-8758
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: J.-1.
Type: Agenda Item
Title: Request for Executive Session (if any).
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