M E M O R A N D U M
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
From: Sue Ellen Loyzelle, Vice Mayor
Date: July 29, 2020
Re: Approving Business Assistance Measures for Eligible Properties within
the Town Center (TC) and Transit Corridor (TRC) Districts
REQUEST
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, REDUCING TOWN PERMIT FEES, EXPEDITING BUILDING PERMIT SERVICES, AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE TOWN CENTER (TC) AND TRANSIT CORRIDOR (TRC) DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Town of Cutler Bay ("the "Town") has positioned itself to become the center of economic growth in South Dade, as well as a primary business and residential center for the entire County, with an impact similar to the other centers like Downtown, Miami Beach, the Civic Center, Doral, Hialeah, and Coral Gables. The challenge of imparting a unique character on the community, while preparing for the future, has been the constant focus of the Town since incorporation. It is being implemented through past and ongoing initiatives including the Strategic Plan, Comprehensive Plan, Transportation Master Plan, Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, and recently adopted Age-Friendly Action Plan.
The Town recognizes that economic and business development are essential to our economic viability; fostering a positive sense of identity and community pride among our residents, and attracting excellent companies to do business in our Town. As Cutler Bay rises to regional prominence it is expected that the number of short trips to continue increase, as destinations like work, restaurants, shopping and schools all come closer to people's homes. With the returning popularity of walkable communities comes the recognition of the importance of the small-scale neighborhood commercial district. This movement presents an economic opportunity for the Town.
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