HomeMy Public PortalAbout20-9822 Uniform method of collecting non-ad valorem assessments for stormwaterSponsored by: City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 20-9822
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR A
UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTING NON -AD
VALOREM ASSESSMENTS FOR STORMWATER
SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO PLACE THE CITY'S
PROPOSED NON -AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS ON
THE COUNTY TAX BILL; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF REPRESENTATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 21, Article IV, of the City of Opa-Locka
Code of Ordinances, the City of Opa-Locka, Florida ("City") has created a stormwater
utility; and
WHEREAS, Section 197.3632, Florida Statues established a uniform method for
the levy, collection and enforcement of non -ad valorem assessments; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to use the uniform method for collection of non -ad
valorem assessments for stormwater user fees as authorized by Section 197.3632,
Florida Statutes, as amended; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the most effective and efficient method
for the collection of stormwater drainage fees is through utilization of the Uniform
Method of Collection, and
WHEREAS, stormwater drainage fees are required to make major improvements
to the City's stormwater drainage system to mitigate major flooding events at various
locations throughout the City, and
WHEREAS, the City held a duly advertised public hearing prior to the adoption
of this Resolution, proof of publication of such hearing being attached as Exhibit "A";
and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. Adoption of Representations. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are
hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and the same are hereby made a specific
part of this Resolution.
Resolution No. 20-9822
Section 2. City Intent to Utilize Uniform Method of Collecting Non -Ad
Valorem Assessments. Commencing the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2021, the City
of Opa-Locka intends to use the uniform method of collecting non -ad valorem
assessments as authorized in Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, as amended for
stormwater user fees. Such non -ad valorem assessments will be levied within the
incorporated area of the City. A legal description of such area subject to the assessment
is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3. Authorization. The City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka
hereby authorizes the City Manager to notify the Miami -Dade County Property
Appraiser's office, the Tax Collector and the Department of Revenue for the State of
Florida, of the City's intent to collect the stormwater user fees by using the uniform
method of collection through the tax roll and hereby authorizes the City Manager to
enter into a written agreement with the Property Appraiser and Tax Collector for this
purpose.
Section 4. Instructions to the City Clerk. The City Clerk is hereby directed to
send certified copies of this Resolution to the Miami -Dade County Property Appraiser,
Miami -Dade County Tax Collector, and the Florida Department of Revenue.
Section 5. Scrivener's Errors. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered
or re -lettered and corrections of typographical errors which do not affect the intent may
be authorized by the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, without need of
public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of same with the City Clerk.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon
adoption hereof and approval by the Governor of the State of Florida or his designee.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 9th day of December, 2020.
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Matthew A. Pigatt, Mayor
TTEST:
a Flores, City Clerk
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Resolution No. 20-9822
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUF IENCY:
B adette Norris- eeks, P.A.
City Attorney
Moved by: COMMISSIONER DAVIS
Seconded by: VICE MAYOR WILLIAMS
VOTE: 4-1
Commissioner Burke NO
Commissioner Davis YES
Commissioner Taylor YES
Vice -Mayor Williams YES
Mayor Pigatt YES
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City of Opa-locka
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Department
Director:
Robert Anathan
Department
Director
Signature:
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City
Manager:
John E. Pate
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Commission
Meeting
Date:
Dec 9, 2020
Item Type:
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15, Reading
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Public Hearing:
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Yes
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Funding
Source:
Accountlf :
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Ex:
See Financial
Impact section
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Advertising Requirement:
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Advertised on November 15th, 22nd,
29th, and December 6th as required
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ILA
Required:
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RFP/RFQ/Bid#: NA
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Strategic
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No
Strategic Plan Priority
Enhance Organizational
Bus. & Economic Dev
Public Safety
Quality of Education
Qual. of Life & City Image
Communcation
Area:
Strategic Plan Obj./Strategy:
(list the specific objective/strategy this
item will address)
Additional Stormwater revenue
will permit accelerated
correction of City Flooding
issues.
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Sponsor
Name
City Manager
Department:
City Manager's Office
Short Title:
Utilization of the Uniform Method of Collection for City Stormwater fees
Staff Summary:
Issue: The City currently charges stormwater fees on the water bill. Alternatively, stormwater fees can be
charged as an assessment on the annual property tax bill. Staff recommends the City approve a resolution
to begin the process of having City stormwater charges placed on the annual property tax bill, beginning
with the November, 2021 tax bill.
Background: The City Code directs that the City charge all developed properties a stormwater fee to
provide funds to maintain and improve the City's storm drainage system. The basis of determining an
equitable charge for each property is the amount of impervious area contained on each property. Impervious
area is defined as ground which is incapable of being penetrated by rainwater. The concept is that the greater
the impervious area, the more rainwater that won't be absorbed by the ground, with the resultant run-off
placing greater demands on the City drainage system. Impervious areas include, but aren't limited to,
structure footprints, roof extensions, slabs, patios, porches, driveways, sidewalks, parking areas, swimming
pools, athletic courts, decks and even hard compacted earth.
The standard measurement of a property's imperviousness is the Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU). In
Opa-locka, the ERU has been defined as 1,548 square feet of impervious area. ERUs are established for
each developed property, where a property is defined as one of Opa-locka's approximately 4,320 properties,
each having its own folio number, as reflected in the County Appraiser tax database. A recently completed
study indicates the City is deemed to have a total of 28,770 ERUs. This will change as new properties are
brought on line with different impervious characteristics.
In regard to residential properties, it is common practice to not evaluate the impervious area for each
residential property, but rather to assign one ERU for each dwelling unit on the property, e.g. an eight -unit
apartment building would be assigned 8 ERUs.
Each non-residential property in the City is evaluated as to its impervious area as defined above. If, for
example, it is determined that a property has 3,500 square feet of impervious area, this area would be divided
by 1,548 square feet/ERU to provide the property's ERUs as follows: 3,500/1,548 = 2.2610 ERUs.
Current Activity: The City currently bills stormwater charges on the water bill prepared by the County.
This is problematic as follows:
1. The charge has been developed based on the impervious characteristics of a property. Relating a
folio number to every water account is challenging.
2. Properties having multiple water services to multiple tenants, e.g., a shopping center, present a
particularly difficult challenge in determining how to allocate the property's total stormwater
charges over multiple tenants.
3. If a water account is closed due to an occupant's departure, with no immediate replacement, water
bills aren't issued, resulting in a loss of stormwater revenue.
4. If a tenant leaves with remaining unpaid bills, the odds of subsequent collection are minimal,
resulting in further lost stormwater revenue.
Placing stormwater fees on the property tax bills eliminates these problems.
With 28,770 ERUs at the current rate of $6.00 per ERU per month, a total of $2,071,440 will be billed on
the property tax bill. Taking into account the property tax bill early payment discount provision, on average
around 3%, and the Appraiser 2% fee for including the assessment on the property tax bill, the City will
realize $1,967,868.
For FY 20, stormwater revenue was $1,020,936, less approximately $17,000 for County billing charges,
resulting in net revenue of $1,003,936. Consequently, 49% of the City's properties didn't pay their fair
share of maintaining and improving the City's stormwater drainage system.
Recently the County utility billing system has been updated to reflect previously omitted stormwater
charges. It is anticipated this will increase annualized stormwater revenue to approximately $1.5 million.
Assignment of further stormwater charges to the water bills is extremely difficult due to the previously
noted issues, resulting in approximately 24% of the properties paying less than their fair share of the cost
of the City's stormwater drainage system.
Currently the following municipalities utilize the property tax bill for stormwater assessments: (1) City of
Miami Gardens, (2) Miami Shores Village, (3) Village of Pinecrest and (4) City of South Miami.
To move this fee to the property tax bill requires the following steps.
1. Prior to Commission consideration of placing an assessment on the property tax bill, known as the
uniform method of collection, the City is required to advertise this intent in a newspaper of general
circulation for four consecutive weeks prior to the hearing. Notice was placed in the Miami Herald
on November 15th, 22"d, 29th and December 6t.
2. The Commission considers a resolution, the purpose of this agenda item, indicating the
Commission's intent to use the uniform method of collection in regard to the City's stormwater
drainage system fees, the City boundaries and the need for the levy. If adopted, a copy of the
resolution is to be forwarded to the County Property Appraiser, the County Tax Collector and the
State Department of Revenue, to be received by January 1st. If necessary, this deadline can be
deferred until March 1St if approved by the County Property Appraiser and Tax Collector.
3. Between January 1st and September 15th a hearing is to be held to receive written objections and
hear testimony from all interested persons. At least 20 days prior to the hearing, the hearing must
be noticed in a newspaper of general circulation and a letter must be sent to every property owner
indicating:
a. Purpose of the assessment
b. The total amount to be levied against each property
c. The unit of measurement (the ERU) to be applied to each property
d. The number of units applied to each property
e. The total revenue to be collected
f. A statement that failure to pay can result in the loss of title to the property
g. The right to appear at the hearing or to provide written objections
It is recommended that this hearing be held no later than March, 2021 since in many instances there
are landlords who have tenants currently paying the water bills, including the stormwater charges.
When these fees move to the property tax bill, the landlord would now be paying these fees.
Conducting this hearing several months before it would go into effect should provide landlords with
sufficient time to adjust leases as necessary.
4. Between adoption of the initial intent to utilize the uniform method of collection and September 15th
there will be a series of exchanges of information between the County Property Appraiser and the
City to ensure that the necessary assessment information is correctly and timely provided to the
Property Appraiser, culminating in a final City submission to County Property Appraiser by
September 15th to get the correct stormwater assessment on each property tax bill.
5. Although not a formal requirement of utilizing the uniform method of collection, the City's Code,
Chapter 21, Article IV, Stormwater Utility, will be updated to reflect the altemate collection
approach as well as other refinements to make the Code more effective.
Financial Impact
1. The City will incur about $5,000 in mail expense in contacting all property owners in regard to the
required hearing to be held later in the winter.
2. By ensuring that all properties pay their fair share of the cost of maintaining and improving the
City's stormwater drainage system, annual stormwater revenue will be increased by approximately
$500,000 annually at the current rate of $6.00 per ERU per month. (The State -approved Five Year
Plan assumed the uniform method of collection would be implemented as of FY 22.)
Proposed Action:
Staff recommends the City Commission adopt a resolution indicating the Commission's intent to utilize the
uniform method of collection for the City's stormwater fees and direct that it be forwarded to the County
Property Appraiser and Tax Collector and the State Department of Revenue to be received by January 1,
2021.
Attachment:
1. Resolution
2. Advertisements
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CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given to all owners of land within the boundaries of the City of Opa-locka,
Florida (the "City") that the City intends to use the uniform method for collecting non -ad valorem
assessments levied by the City, as set forth in Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, and that the
City Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at approximately
7 p.m. at the Sherbondy Village Community Center, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida.
The purpose of the public hearing is to consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City
to use the uniform method of collecting non -ad valorem assessments to fund the costs and
expenses incurred by the City in enhancing and maintaining the City's stormwater drainage
infrastructure. If adopted, the non -ad valorem assessment may be levied for the first time for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021 and for each year thereafter until discontinued.
Interested parties may appear at the public hearing in person, provide comment by telephone at
301.715.8592 Webinar ID: 82623023313 Passcode: 960117 or provide written comments via email
to publiccomments@opalockafl.gov by 5:00 p.m. on December 9, 2020 to be heard regarding the
City's intent to use the uniform method of collecting such non -ad valorem assessments.
For further information, please feel free to contact the Office of the City Clerk at 305.953.2800
or via email at Iflores@ alockafi gpv.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City
Clerk at (305) 953-2800 for assistance no later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding.
If hearing impaired, you may telephone the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TTY),
(800) 955-8770 (Voice), (877) 955-8773 (Spanish) or (877) 955-8707 (Creole).
PURSUANT TO FS 286.0105: Anyone who desires to appeal any decision made by any board,
agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will
need a record of the proceedings, and for that reason, may need to ensure that a verbatim record
of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal may be based.
Simple ways to be safe:
• Wear face coverings
• Maintain six feet of social distance
• Ensure guests' hands are washed or sanitized regularly
• Do your best to keep groups small and from the same household
• Try to host your gathering outdoors or consider a virtual gathering
While holiday celebrations this year will be different from the past, let's be sure
to spread our gratitude for family, friends and loved ones and not COVID-19.
Thanksgiving weekend typically means large gatherings and holiday
shopping, but this holiday weekend celebrations should be more subdued. If
you do gather with others or hit the malls, it's important not only to protect
yourself, but take personal measures to ensure you don't get others sick.
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CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given to all owners of land within the boundaries of the City of Opa-locka,
Florida (the "City") that the City intends to use the uniform method for collecting non -ad valorem
assessments levied by the City, as set forth in Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, and that the
City Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at approximately
7 p.m. at the Sherbondy Village Community Center, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida.
The purpose of the public hearing is to consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City
to use the uniform method of collecting non -ad valorem assessments to fund the costs and
expenses incurred by the City in enhancing and maintaining the City's stormwater drainage
infrastructure. if adopted, the non -ad valorem assessment may be levied for the first time for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021 and for each year thereafter until discontinued.
Interested parties may appear at the public hearing in person, provide comment by telephone at
301.715.8592 Webinar ID: 82623023313 Passcode: 960117 or provide written comments via email
to publiccomments@opalockafl.gov by 5:00 p.m. on December 9, 2020 to be heard regarding the
City's Intent to use the uniform method of collecting such non -ad valorem assessments.
For further information, please feel free to contact the Office of the City Clerk at 305.953.2800
or via email at iflores@ palockaflgov.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City
Clerk at (305) 953-2800 for assistance no later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding.
If hearing impaired, you may telephone the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TTY),
(800) 955-8770 (Voice), (877) 955-8773 (Spanish) or (877) 955-8707 (Creole).
PURSUANT TO FS 286.0105: Anyone who desires to appeal any decision made by any board,
agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will
need a record of the proceedings, and for that reason, may need to ensure that a verbatim record
of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal may be based.
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New national suicide prevention
hotline being established
THEO KARANTSALIS
Special to the Miami Herald
The National Suicide
Hotline Designation Act of
2020, passed by Congress
and signed into law on Oct.
17, will establish a 9-8-8
crisis hotline for mental
health emergencies.
The bipartisan -spon-
sored bill would designate
9-8-8 as the three -number
national suicide prevention
and mental health crisis
hotline number in lieu of
calling 911.
"The need for 9-8-8 is
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Gillison, Jr., CEO of the
National Alliance on Men-
tal Illness.
Suicide is among the top
10 leading causes of death
in the United States, result-
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every 11 minutes, accord-
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ease Control and Preven-
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Americans died by suicide,
the CDC reported.
"Warning signs aren't
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people make their inten-
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keep suicidal thoughts and
feelings secret."
The 9-8-8 hotline will be
active across the country
by July 2022, officials said.
Until then, those in
crisis should contact the
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
at 1 -800 -273 -TALK
(8255), or visit
https://suicide
preventionlifeline.org
Simple ways to be safe:
• Wear face coverings
• Maintain six feet of social distance
• Ensure guests' hands are washed or sanitized regularly
• Do your best to keep groups small and from the same household
• Try to host your gathering outdoors or consider a virtual gathering
While holiday celebrations this year will be different from the past, let's be sure
to spread our gratitude for family, friends and loved ones and not COVID-19.
Thanksgiving weekend typically means large gatherings and holiday
shopping, but this holiday weekend celebrations should be more subdued. If
you do gather with others or hit the malls, it's important not only to protect
yourself, but take personal measures to ensure you don't get others sick.
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Suspected intruder fatally shot
by off -duty Miami cop
identified as convicted burglar
BY DAVID OVALLE
dovalle@miamiherald.com
The suspected intruder shot to death by
an off -duty Miami police officer has been
identified as 29 -year -old Anthony Arias,
who earlier spent years in Florida prison
for a series of burglaries.
Arias was killed Monday afternoon after
police say he tried breaking into a West
Miami -Dade home using a large screw-
driver. A 13 -year -old boy home alone
called his mother, who then called her
ex-husband — a Miami cop who rushed to
the house.
During a confrontation in the front
MIAMI HERALD FILE
The suspected intruder fatally shot by an
off -duty Miami cop is Anthony Arias, 29, a
convicted burglar. Sources identified the
officer as Carlos Decespedes.
driveway, the officer opened fire, killing
Arias. He was felled near his car, which
had been parked in the driveway of the
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CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given to all owners of land within the boundaries of the City of Opa-locka,
Florida (the "City") that the City intends to use the uniform method for collecting non -ad valorem
assessments levied by the City, as set forth in Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, and that the
City Commission wit hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at approximately
7 p.m. at the Sherbondy Village Community Center, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida.
The purpose of the public hearing is to consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City
to use the uniform method of collecting non -ad valorem assessments to fund the costs and
expenses incurred by the City in enhancing and maintaining the City's stormwater drainage
infrastructure. If adopted, the non -ad valorem assessment may be levied for the first time for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021 and for each year thereafter until discontinued.
Interested parties may appear at the public hearing in person, provide comment by telephone at
301.715.8592 Webinar ID: 82623023313 Passcode: 960117 or provide written comments via email
to publiccomments@opalockafl.gov by 5:00 p.m. on December 9, 2020 to be heard regarding the
City's intent to use the uniform method of collecting such non -ad valorem assessments.
For further information, please feel free to contact the Office of the City Clerk at 305.953.2800
or via email at Lores@opelockafl.gov.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City
Clerk at (305) 953-2800 for assistance no later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding.
If hearing impaired, you may telephone the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TTY),
(800) 955-8770 (Voice), (877) 955-8773 (Spanish) or (877) 955-8707 (Creole).
PURSUANT TO FS 286.0105: Anyone who desires to appeal any decision made by any board,
agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will
need a record of the proceedings, and for that reason, may need to ensure that a verbatim record
of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal may be based.
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Harbor's Edge Park) for a
prime viewing spot.
Sands Harbor Resort &
Marina (125 N. Riverside
Drive, Pompano Beach;
$25 for admission, $49-$89
includes VIP meal and
drink) will host the city's
lone watch party.
Traffic: Bridges on At-
lantic Boulevard and 14th
Street Causeway will be
locked upright between
6:15 and 9:30 p.m.
KEY LARGO, DEC. 12
What and when: Black -
water Sound (near Mile
Marker 104) will shimmer
with multicolored lights at
the returning Key Largo
Boat Parade at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 12, with $2,000 up for
grabs for best -decorated
vessel.
It's free to enter and all
boat entries will be ran-
domly eligible for a $500
cash drawing.
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A nighttime photo of a recent Pompano Beach Holiday
Boat Parade.
Call 305-394-3736 or
visit KeyLargoBoatParade-
.com.
Routes: The flotilla
(theme: Pirates of the
Keys) will begin lining up
at 6:30 p.m. at the headpin
to Dusenbury Creek on
Blackwater Sound, then
hug the shoreline as it
motors north to Gilbert's
Resort.
Usual viewing spots can
be found at Sundowners,
Jimmy Johnson's Big Chill
and the Caribbean Club
(all between MMs 103 and
104 bayside).
Traffic: Arrive early.
The two-lane Overseas
Highway will undoubtedly
be bottlenecked with boat
show looky-loos, but park-
ing should be plentiful at
Key Largo restaurants on
Blackwater Sound.
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given to all owners of land within the boundaries of the City of Opa-locka,
Florida (the "City") that the City intends to use the uniform method for collecting non -ad valorem
assessments levied by the City, as set forth in Section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, and that the
City Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at approximately
7 p.m. at the Sherbondy Village Community Center, 215 Perviz Avenue, Opa-locka, Florida.
The purpose of the public hearing is to consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City
to use the uniform method of collecting non -ad valorem assessments to fund the costs and
expenses incurred by the City in enhancing and maintaining the City's stormwater drainage
infrastructure. If adopted, the non -ad valorem assessment may be levied for the first time for the
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021 and for each year thereafter until discontinued.
Interested parties may appear at the public hearing in person, provide comment by telephone at
301.715.8592 Webinar ID: 82623023313 Passcode: 960117 or provide written comments via email
to publiccommentscSopalockafl.gov by 5:00 p.m. on December 9, 2020 to be heard regarding the
City's intent to use the uniform method of collecting such non -ad valorem assessments.
For further information, please feel free to contact the Office of the City Clerk at 305.953.2800
or via email at �Ior8B@gpalockailg2.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in the proceeding should contact the Office of the City
Clerk at (305) 953-2800 for assistance no later than seven (7) days prior to the proceeding.
If hearing impaired, you may telephone the Florida Relay Service at (800) 955-8771 (TTY),
(800) 955-8770 (Voice), (877) 955-8773 (Spanish) or (877) 955-8707 (Creole).
PURSUANT TO FS 286.0105: Anyone who desires to appeal any decision made by any board,
agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will
need a record of the proceedings, and for that reason, may need to ensure that a verbatim record
of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal may be based.
ATTENTION! FDOT,
TRANSPORTATION PUBLIC HEARING
Come and learn about the Florida Department of
Transportation's District Six Tentative Five -Year
Work Program for Fiscal Years
2021/2022 thru 2025/2026
Miami -Dade County Hearing
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Monday, December 14, 2020
Attend In Person /y
Scan me to RSVP
FDOT District Six Auditorium for in -person
1000 NW 111 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172
Space is Limited: RSVP by December 9,
visit www.fdotmiamidade.com/work-program or
scan the QR code.
The in -person Public Hearing will be in compliance with all current
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, and
social distancing will be followed.
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To attend the Public Hearing via GoToWebinar
from your computer, tablet or smartphone
please register using the link below or scan
the QR Code:
https J/attendee.gotowebi nar.com/reg ister/2945653633860474380
Participants can also use their phone by dialing in to:
+1 (914) 614-3221; Access code: 225-276-715
YOUR OPINION IS IMPORTANT TO US
FDOT PROJECT MANAGERS WILL ATTEND VIRTUALLY TO HEAR
YOUR THOUGHTS AND ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS.
Public hearings are being held in accordance with
Section 339.135, Florida Statutes and to offer the
public an opportunity to comment on all projects for
highway systems and public transportation within
Florida Department of Transportation District Six's
Tentative Five -Year Work Program. District Six
cram -prises Miami -Dade and Monroe Counties. The
Tentative Five -Near Work Program the period for
2021/2022 —2025/2026.
Send written comments by December 24, 2020 to
Tish Burgher, District Public Information Officer, by
mail: 1000 NW 111 Avenue, Room 6134, Miami,
Florida 33172, or email: Tish.Burgher10dot.state.
Il.us. These comments will also be incorporated in to
the public document.
The proposed improvements have been developed
in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and
the Civil Right Act of 1968.
Public participation is solicited without regard
to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion,
disability or family status. Persons who require special
accommodations under the Americans with Disabili-
ties Act or persons who require translation services
(free of charge) should contact Irene Varela, P.E. by
phone at (305) 470-5342, in writing at FDOT 1000
NW 111 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172, or via email at
Irene.Varela@dot.state.11.us at least seven days prior
to the meeting.
Exhibit "B"
Boundaries Legal Description*
Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 22, Township 52 South, Range 41 East,
for the point or place of beginning; thence run West to the Northwest corner of Section
20, Township 52 South, Range 41 East; thence run South to the Southwest corner of
Section 29, Township 52 South, Range 41 East; thence run East to the Southeast corner
of said Section 29; thence run North along the East section line of said Section 29 to the
Southeast corner of the Northeast quarter of said section; thence run East along the
center line of Section 28, Township 52 South, Range 41 East to the Southeast corner of
the Northeast quarter of said Section 28; thence run North to the Southwest corner of
said Section 22; thence run East along the South line of said Section 22 to the Southeast
corner thereof; thence run North along the East side of said Section 22 to the point or
place of beginning, all of said land being more particularly described as Section[s] 20,
21, 22 and 29 and the North half of Section 28, Township 52 South, Range 41 East, Dade
County, Florida.
*All developed properties shall be subject to this levy within the City as defined by the City's legal
description of its corporate boundaries