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Bay Harbor IslandsNewsOCTOBER 2018 • VOLUME 63 NUMBER 10 Waves

A Message from the Mayor

Charter Amendment on Nov. 6 Ballot- Page 2

BHI Remembers 9/11 - Page 3

Community Center- Pages 4-5

BHI Budget Information- Pages 6-7

Movie Night- Page 8

Car Show on Oct. 21- Page 9

- Stephanie

Fall is in the AirAfter the long summer, the Town of Bay Harbor Islands is ushering in the fall season with

a variety of events and activities, old and new, for our residents to enjoy - and the season looks to be a busy one!

This month sees the return of both Movie Night and Storytime in the Park, as well as our popular Annual Halloween Parade & Carnival on the 31st. October also brings us the 2nd Annual Community Center Open House at the Morris N. Broad Community Center on the 14th. If you register for a class or program that day your registration fees will be waved.

A new event coming to the Town this month is the first of a series of Bay Harbor Islands Car Shows. It will be held along Kane Concourse on the 21st – something we are all very excited about! Check out the classic cars and exotic models on display, grab a bite to eat and maybe do a litte shopping. It sounds like a perfect way to spend a Sunday, doesn’t it? The details about all these events can be found inside.

October 1 brings the start of our 2018-2019 Fiscal Year and we are pleased to announce that the Council unanimously voted to pass our new budget, which will include a rolled-back millage rate of 3.7199. The Council and Town staff worked diligently over several months to craft this budget and we are proud to keep our millage rate one of the lowest in Miami-Dade County while continuing to provide our residents the very best in services and safety. Speaking of which, I want to congratulate Chief Hemingway, our detectives and the entire BHI Police Department for the arrests made in New York of the suspects in the burglary of a home here in Bay Harbor Islands last month. Their hard work and dedication to our safety is something we should all be grateful for.

The Fall season also brings us elections. Included on this year’s ballot for the November elections is a Bay Harbor Islands Charter Amendment. Page 2 has all the details. If you cannot get to the polls on election day, you can visit an early voting location or vote by mail. Just please exercise your right to vote.

Enjoy the season!

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CHARTER AMENDMENT BAY HARBOR ISLANDS REMEMBERS 9/11

(L-R) Council member Jordan Leonard, Vice Mayor Josh Fuller, Council Members Robert Yaffe and Kelly Reid, Mayor Stephanie Bruder and former Mayor Ileene Wallace.

(L-R) Police Chaplin Father John O’Grady, student essay winner Christina Ganem and Chief Sean Hemingway.

Keynote speaker U.S. Navy Commander Paige Sherman

Bay Harbor Islands Police Department hosted a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in front of the Morris N. Broad Community Center. Residents, guests and students from Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center gathered to memorialize the thousands who were lost in the 2001 terror attacks in New York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania. The event featured the BHIPD Honor Guard, invocation from BHIPD Chaplin Father John O’Grady and remarks from Mayor Stepanie Bruder and Town Manager Ron Wasson. Chief Sean Hemingway recognized the first responders who died in the largest attack on American soil. The keynote

speech was provided by Commander Paige Sherman, USN. Christina Ganem, an RKBBH K-8 student, read her winning 9/11 essay. “It is important that everyone remembers 9/11 and how the event changed all our lives,” said Chief Sean Heming-way. “But we must educate children born after 9/11 so they

know the sacrifice and extraordinatory response our country made.”

Join us for an Open House at the Morris N. Broad Community CenterSunday, October 14, 2018 • 1-3 PM

Learn about the exciting new programs! Meet our instructors, join in a free class, get your face painted

and enjoy refreshments! Sign up for Community Center or Afterschool

programs during this event and NO registration fees will be charged! All ages are welcome to attend.Registration fees will be waved for classes paid for on

October 14, 2018. All other associated costs will apply.

OPENHOUSE!

BHI Council Attend 9/11 Ceremony

On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Bay Harbor Islands electors will be able to participate in a special elec-tion, appearing within the Miami Dade County General Election ballot, which will include a ballot question regarding an amendment to the Town’s Charter.

The Charter Amendment will allow for properties located at the tips of the East Island (RM3 District) to go back to the original heights allowed prior to 2002. In 2002, the Town electors passed a Charter Amendment that required that all properties in the Town to have a maximum height of 75 feet, making most of the existing Tract properties (listed below), which exceeded that height, non-conforming. The question being put forth states the following:

Bay Harbor Islands ReferendumApproval of Building and Structure Heights on Certain Tracts

Shall Article V of the Charter of the Town of Bay Harbor Islands be amended to provide for maximum Building and structure heights of 11 stories or 120 feet, whichever is less, on the six Tracts A through F on the northern and southern tips of the East Island, comparable to 1950s height limits on those Tracts, only upon approval by the Town Council after public hearing instead of by referendum? YES NOThe five properties that would be directly affected by this change would be:Tract A - Blair House located at 9100 West Bay Harbor Drive – Built in 1970Tract B - Mediterranean located at 9101 East Bay Harbor Drive – Built 1957Tracts C and D - Island Point located at 10350 West Bay Harbor Drive –Built 1966Tract E - Bay Harbor Club located at 1155 103 Street – Built 1956Tract F - 1135 103 Street former Bay Harbor Continental. – Vacant Lot

Visit the Miami Dade County Elections Department website for additional information on the upcoming General Election Nov. 6. To take a look at the sample ballot, please go to: https://www8.miamidade.gov/global/elections/prepare-general-election.page.

The Town’s sample ballot for the Special Election Charter Amendment will be posted at http://www.bayharboris-lands-fl.gov/elections. The Town’s question will appear at the end of the general election ballot. Please make sure you vote November 6th at your designated precinct or request a Vote by Mail Ballot by Wednesday, October 31. Below is the link to request a Vote By Mail ballot from the Elections Department. https://www8.miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1512065909614490&Mduid=org146299202858021&Mduid_organization=org146299202858021

UPCOMING NOV. 6 ELECTION INCLUDES AMENDMENT TO TOWN’S CHARTER

SHRED-A-THON & PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISPOSAL

ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27Bay Harbor Islands Police Department will join with other local agencies to host a Shred-A-Thon and Prescription Drug Drop Off on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bill Bird Marina in Haulover Park. There is a three box limit and no CDs, x-rays, binders or plastic will be accepted. Also, bring your unused or expired medications for safe and proper disposal. For more information, contact Bridget Morin, (305) 866-6241 or email to [email protected]


BAY HARBOR ISLANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES

MORRIS N. BROAD COMMUNITY CENTERMonday - Friday: 8 am - 8 pm; Saturday & Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm. Phone (786) 646-9970.

NEW PROGRAMS For more information about new fall classes being offered please call, (786) 646-9970.

SENIOR MATINEE The Senior Matinee will be on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 1:30 pm featuring Mama Mia. Donna (Meryl Streep), an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is prepar-ing for her daughter’s wedding with the help of two old friends. Meanwhile Sophie, the spirited bride, has a plan. She secretly invites three men from her mother’s past in hope of meeting her real father and having him escort her down the aisle on her big day. All of this is set to the music of Abba. Join us for a free viewing of this entertaining film for seniors 55+. Please arrive early for seating. GAME DAY AND SOCIALWednesday, October 3 and Wednesday, October 17, from 10 am-12 noonJoin us at the Morris N. Broad Community Center on the first and third Wednesday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m for conversation, cards and board games. Play bridge, mahjong, chess, rummy and checkers. Refreshments will be available.

YOUTH Note our Game Room hours: Fridays, 3:30-5 pm; Saturday and Sunday, 12- 4 pm. LEGO Club: first and third Sunday 12 – 4 pm. Try your hand at building and creating something incredible. Test your skills as you create the challenge of the week.

YOUTH MATINEE (NEW)Join your friends at the first Saturday of the month for our Youth Matinee. On Saturday, October 6, 2018, the Community Center will host its first movie, the popular antimated film Ferdinand from 1 - 3 pm. Ferdinand is a young bull who escapes from a training camp in rural Spain. Adopted by a girl who lives on a farm, Ferdinand’s peaceful existence comes crashing down when the authorities return him to his former captors. must find a way to break free before he squares off against El Primero, the famous bullfighter who never loses.

On Facebook? So are we! See what is happening now at the Morris N. Broad Community Center. Go to www.facebook.com and search for @BHICommunityServices. Get access to Community Events, Youth Athletic Highlights and New Updates.

For more information about the Community Services Department,call the Morris N. Broad Community Center at (786) 646-9970.

ACTIVE SENIORS

BAY HARBOR ISLANDS COMMUNITY SERVICES

Active Senior Trips are for Residents only; proof of residency will be required for registration. Residents may bring guests but must register for the group. FOR INFORMATION ON SENIORS ON THE GO, CALL (786) 646-9970.

The Town of Bay Harbor Islands 2018-19 AFTERCARE PROGRAM

For more information on the 2018-19 Afterschool Program call (786) 646-9970Applications are available online and at the Morris N. Broad Community Center

OCTOBER ACTIVE SENIORS ON THE GO • MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS Thursday, October 18, 2018Leaving the Community Center at 9 am and returning at 4 pm Cost: $13.50Join us as we explore the beauty and serenity of Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. A private docent led tour will provide details on the history, exhibits and features of the Gardens. Enjoy lunch at their café (not included). NOVEMBER ACTIVE SENIORS ON THE GO • BAYSIDE MARKETPLACE Thursday, November 15, 2018Leaving the Community Center at 10 am and returning at 4 pm Cost: $13.50Join us as we visit downtown Miami’s Bayside Marketplace. This pop-ular shopping destination includes a wide variety of stores, kiosks, local artists and dozens of food locations and restaurants – all with a spectacular view of the Biscayne Bay.

PEE-WEE SOCCER A Pee-Wee Soccer session begins October 3 to December 2, 2018. The 8-week session will be held on Mondays for ages 12-24 months and age three and Wednesday for ages four-five years. Costs are $120 residents/$160 non-residents.

WEEKEND SOCCER STARS This is the newest addition to the Bay Harbor Islands soccer offerings and is an exciting program to give children an add-ed boost to their soccer performance. The Weekend Soccer Stars program is an 8-week session, once a week. The costs are $120 residents/$160 non-residents. Saturdays: 2 year-olds, 4-5 year-olds, 3 year-olds and 6-8 year olds. Sundays: 3 year olds, 4-5 year olds and 6-8 year olds.

Storytime returns at 4 p.m. on the First & Third Friday at the 96th

Street Tot Lot

Friday, October 5 • Friday, October 19

At the Town Tot Lot, located north of 96th Street on West Broadview Drive

Storytime


For the first time in 19 years, the Bay Harbor Islands millage rate is equal to the roll back rate. The roll back rate is the rate that would generate the same amount of property tax revenue as approved for the prior year (excluding revenue generated by new construction). The charts and summary on these two pages are snapshots of the revenue of expenditures of the town, as well as a history of property values and millage rates.

ALL FUNDS - REVENUE SOURCES

GENERAL FUND REVENUES GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT

ALL FUNDS - EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT

TOTAL AD VALOREM TAX REVENUE

TOTAL TAXABLE VALUE AND MILLAGE RATES

BAY HARBOR ISLANDS 2018-19 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET

Ad Valorem Tax, 45.7%

Other Taxes, 3.2%Franchise Fees, 3.7%

Utility Taxes, 5.0%

Licenses and Permits, 6.8%

Intergovernmental, 8.8%

Charges for Services, 2.7%

Fines and Forfeits, 1.6%

Miscellaneous, 1.2%

Other Financing Sources, 21.3%

General Government, 17.9%

Public Buildings, 2.2%

Law Enforcement, 42.9%

Building & Code, 7.7%

Crossing Guards, 0.7%

Streets & Parkways, 8.7%

Public Transportation,

1.4%

Recreation, 13.1%

Debt Service, 5.4%

Ad Valorem Tax, 45.7%

Other Taxes, 3.2%Franchise Fees, 3.7%

Utility Taxes, 5.0%

Licenses and Permits, 6.8%


Charges for Services, 2.7%

Fines and Forfeits, 1.6%

Miscellaneous, 1.2%

Other Financing Sources, 21.3%



Law Enforcement, 42.9%

Building & Code, 7.7%

Crossing Guards, 0.7%

Streets & Parkways, 8.7%


1.4%

Recreation, 13.1%

Debt Service, 5.4%


Recreation, 4.9%Public Safety, 19.0%


0.5%Streets & Parkways, 3.2%

Other Financing Uses, 2.0%

Causeway Fund, 39.3%

Water Fund, 5.3%

Sewer Fund, 9.4%Parking Fund, 4.0%

Solid Waste Fund, 3.2%


Stormwater Fund, 1.7%

Taxes, Licenses, & Permits, 23.4%


Interfund Transfers, 8.0%

Water Fund , 5.2%

Other, 2.0%

Sewer Fund , 9.4%

Parking Fund , 4.0%

Causeway Fund , 39.3%

Solid Waste Fund , 3.2%

Stormwater Fund , 1.7%


Recreation, 4.9%Public Safety, 19.0%


0.5%Streets & Parkways, 3.2%

Other Financing Uses, 2.0%

Causeway Fund, 39.3%

Water Fund, 5.3%

Sewer Fund, 9.4%Parking Fund, 4.0%

Solid Waste Fund, 3.2%


Stormwater Fund, 1.7%

Taxes, Licenses, & Permits, 23.4%


Interfund Transfers, 8.0%

Water Fund , 5.2%

Other, 2.0%

Sewer Fund , 9.4%

Parking Fund , 4.0%

Causeway Fund , 39.3%

Solid Waste Fund , 3.2%

Stormwater Fund , 1.7%


Get into the Halloween mood with Hotel Transylvania 2, the Town’s Movie Night on Saturday October 20, 2018 at 7 p.m. In this all-new animated monster comedy, everything seems to be changing for the better at Hotel Transylvania! However, Drac is worried that his adorable half-human, half-vampire grandson, Dennis, isn’t showing signs of being a vampire. So while Mavis is on vacation, things get batty as Drac enlists his monster friends put Dennis through a “monster-in-training” boot camp!

The Movie Night will be in front of Town Hall, 9665 Bay Harbor Terrace. Bring your own chair or blanket.

Movie Night on Oct. 20

BAY HARBOR ISLANDS PUBLIC WORKS

The Town of Bay Harbor Islands 2018-19 AFTERCARE PROGRAM

For more information on the 2018-19 Afterschool Program call (786) 646-9970Applications are available online and at the Morris N. Broad Community Center

Have you signed up for the 2018-19 Afterschool Program?CALL US TODAY – SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE!

PUBLIC WORKS WORKS! Bay Harbor Islands Public Works team are not

afraid of getting wet in serving the Town. These photos show the staff as they complete a project to plug a storm outfull for jet cleaning on the west island.


SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 11, 20181 P.M. - CEREMONY & COOKOUT

Join us for the Annual BHI Veterans Day Barbecue & Block Party

Bring your ears and your appetites and join us in honoring all who have served

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 • 1 - 4 PMMAYOR JOSEPH J. GARDNER GOVERNMENT CENTER • 9665 BAY HARBOR TERRACE

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The Town Council welcomes your attendance at meetings. Regular Council meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of the month at 7 pm and the regular scheduled Planning & Zoning Board meetings are scheduled for the first and third Tuesday at 7 pm. To confirm all dates and times, contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 305-866-6241. All meetings, unless regarding topics specifically exempt by state law, are open to the public.

The following future meeting dates are tentative and subject to change. Check the Town’s website, www.bayharborislands-fl.gov.

• Regular Council Meeting – Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.

• Planning & Zoning Board –Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.

• Regular Council Meetings: Tuesday November 13, 2018

• Planning & Zoning Board Meetings: November 20; December 11, 2018

ALL MEETINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Upcoming Town Meetings

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Stephanie Bruder Mayor

Joshua D. FullerVice Mayor

Jordan W. Leonard Council member

Kelly Reid Council member

Isaac SalverCouncil member

Elizabeth TricocheCouncil member

Robert YaffeCouncil member

Town Hall: (305) 866-6241 Building Department: (305) 993-1786

Police: (305) 866-6242 Emergency: 911

www.bayharborislands-fl.gov

For information or emergencies:

Ronald J. Wasson Town Manager

Marlene M. SiegelTown Clerk

Craig B. Sherman Town Attorney

Sean HemingwayChief of Police

Melissa CruzFinance Director

Anticipated Discussion Items for October 9, 2018 Council MeetingAt the time of printing. All items are subject to change.

Council Action at the September 17 Council

• Approval of an ordinance on second reading amending the Town Code with regard to zoning and planning regulations to address the minimum open space requirements and second story building area requirements in the RD Single Family District.

• Approval of a resolution continuing and extending the temporary moratorium on medical marijuana treatment center and medical dispensing facilities with the Town.

• Approval of an expenditure in the amount of $32,800 for landscaping upgrades of Kane Concourse.

• Consideration and Approval of a proposed ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 20 of the Town Code relating to utility billing and collections.

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