
Village of Palmetto Bay · Vice Mayor
Mark Merwitzer
Vice Mayor, Village of Palmetto Bay.
Sponsored & moved
Agenda items Mark Merwitzer sponsored or moved, newest first — attributed from the city's published sponsor record.
- OrdinanceJun 1, 2026Relating to domestic animals in village parks; amending section 20-66(a) of the village code of ordinances to authorize the village manager to designate specific park areas for off-leash canine use where appropriate dog park facilities have been installed
- ResolutionJun 1, 2026Directing the village manager to identify a preferred site, obtain necessary surveys and engineering, and issue an invitation to BID for the installation of a designated fenced off-leash dog area (“bark zone”) on the east side of the canal at coral reef park; authorizing the use of small purchase procedures for survey and site assessment services; and providing an effective date. (sponsored by vice
- OrdinanceMay 4, 2026Relating to council meeting procedures; amending sections 2-49 and 2-50 of the village code of ordinances regarding consent agenda procedures
- ResolutionApr 6, 2026Adopting the national association of city transportation officials (nacto) urban street design guide, urban bikeway design guide, and transit street design guide as supplemental design guidance for village transportation projects; establishing a vulnerable road user hierarchy for transportation planning and design; directing the village manager to implement nacto design standards in coordination with the inter
- ResolutionApr 6, 2026; adopting vision zero as an official policy of the village; committing to the elimination of traffic fatalities and serious injuries through a safe system approach; establishing a framework for data-driven safety investments; directing intergovernmental coordination with miami-dade county; and providing an effective date. (sponsored by vice mayor mark merwitzer)
- OrdinanceApr 6, 2026Relating to council meeting procedures; amending sections 2-49 and 2-50 of the village code of ordinances to establish speaker registration requirements and consent agenda procedures
- ResolutionApr 6, 2026Establishing the permit pb program and directing the village manager to implement a virtual inspection and a same-day service program; further directing the village manager to issue a public communications campaign regarding these services; and providing an effective date. (sponsored by vice mayor mark merwitzer and co-sponsored by administration)
- ResolutionFeb 2, 2026Urging support of senate bill 1152 and house bill 1241, or similar legislation, requiring hands-free wireless communication device use while driving; amending legislative priorities; and providing an effective date. (sponsored by vice mayor mark merwitzer)
- OrdinanceJan 12, 2026Relating to youth entrepreneurship in village parks; amending chapter 20 of the village code of ordinances to create a youth entrepreneurship vending program within article ii, rules and regulations, providing for designated youth vendor zones at coral reef park and palmetto bay park
- OrdinanceDec 1, 2025Relating to youth entrepreneurship in village parks; amending chapter 20 of the village code of ordinances to create a youth entrepreneurship vending program within article ii, rules and regulations, providing for designated youth vendor zones at coral reef park and palmetto bay park
- ResolutionDec 1, 2025Establishing the “palmetto bay pals” volunteer wellness check program to support residents living alone; directing the village manager to design and implement a pilot program providing scheduled wellness calls and related support; authorizing the village manager to enter into partnerships with schools and nonprofit organizations for volunteer recruitment and training; providing for program paramete
- ResolutionNov 17, 2025Amending resolution 2025-04 at section 5 by requesting the council to remove the council liaison to specific village committees; urging the mayor to remove the council liason to the charter revision commission; requesting the mayor to not make certain appointments to any external board or committee, and rescinding any such appointments; prohibiting certain ceremonial presentations, and providing for severabili
- ResolutionNov 3, 2025Amending resolution 2025-04 at section 5 by requesting the council to remove the council liaison to specific village committees; urging the mayor to remove the council liason to the charter revision commission; requesting the mayor to not make certain appointments to any external board or committee, and rescinding any such appointments; prohibiting certain ceremonial presentations, and providing for severabili
- ResolutionOct 20, 2025Amending resolution 2025-04 at section 5 by requesting the council to remove the council liaison to specific village committees; urging the mayor to remove the council liason to the charter revision commission; requesting the mayor to not make certain appointments to any external board or committee, and rescinding any such appointments; prohibiting certain ceremonial presentations, and providing for severabili
- ResolutionOct 20, 2025Adopting a comprehensive travel and expense reimbursement policy; establishing a lowest cost duty and most economical means requirement; setting maximum caps for meals and lodging; restricting tips and gratuities; prohibiting parking near transit stations; prohibiting automobile-related reimbursements when a car allowance is paid; and providing an effective date. (sponsored by vice mayor mark merwitzer)
- OrdinanceOct 20, 2025$25KRelating to procurement reporting and transparency; amending section 2-175 of the village code to require three-business-day notice to council for service procurements between $1,000 and $25,000; require an appendix of supporting documents in the manager’s monthly report; and require equal access to professional services procured for an individual councilmember
- ResolutionOct 20, 2025Establishing tree preservation protocols for all village-owned or leased property; requiring early identification of tree resources during project planning; prioritizing on-site protection and preservation of specimen trees consistent with the village code and the comprehensive development master plan (CDMP); establishing key performance indicators and reporting requirements; and providing an effective date. (
- ResolutionOct 20, 2025Amending resolution 2025-04 at section 5 by requesting the council to remove the council liaison to specific village committees; urging the mayor to remove the council liason to the charter revision commission; requesting the mayor to not make certain appointments to any external board or committee, and rescinding any such appointments; prohibiting certain ceremonial presentations, and providing for severabili
- ResolutionOct 20, 2025Adopting a comprehensive travel and expense reimbursement policy; establishing a lowest cost duty and most economical means requirement; setting maximum caps for meals and lodging; restricting tips and gratuities; prohibiting parking near transit stations; prohibiting automobile-related reimbursements when a car allowance is paid; and providing an effective date. (sponsored by vice mayor mark merwitzer)
- ResolutionOct 20, 2025Establishing tree preservation protocols for all village-owned or leased property; requiring early identification of tree resources during project planning; prioritizing on-site protection and preservation of specimen trees consistent with the village code and the comprehensive development master plan (CDMP); establishing key performance indicators and reporting requirements; and providing an effective date. (
- OrdinanceOct 20, 2025$25KRelating to procurement reporting and transparency; amending section 2-175 of the village code to require three-business-day notice to council for service procurements between $1,000 and $25,000; require an appendix of supporting documents in the manager’s monthly report; and require equal access to professional services procured for an individual councilmember
- ResolutionOct 6, 2025Establishing tree preservation protocols for all village-owned or leased property; requiring early identification of tree resources during project planning; prioritizing on-site protection and preservation of specimen trees consistent with the village code and the comprehensive development master plan (CDMP); establishing key performance indicators and reporting requirements; and providing an effective date. (
- ResolutionOct 6, 2025Amending resolution 2025-04 at section 5 by requesting the council to remove the council liaison to specific village committees; urging the mayor to remove the council liason to the charter revision commission; requesting the mayor to not make certain appointments to any external board or committee, and rescinding any such appointments; prohibiting certain ceremonial presentations, and providing for severabili
- OrdinanceOct 6, 2025$25KRelating to procurement reporting and transparency; amending section 2-175 of the village code to require three-business-day notice to council for service procurements between $1,000 and $25,000; require an appendix of supporting documents in the manager’s monthly report; and require equal access to professional services procured for an individual councilmember
- ResolutionOct 6, 2025Adopting a comprehensive travel and expense reimbursement policy; establishing a lowest cost duty and most economical means requirement; setting maximum caps for meals and lodging; restricting tips and gratuities; prohibiting parking near transit stations; prohibiting automobile-related reimbursements when a car allowance is paid; and providing an effective date. (sponsored by vice mayor mark merwitzer) (defer
Recent items before the Regular Council Meeting
Public-record matters most recently on the Palmetto Bay commission's agenda. These are city items, not this official's sponsored legislation.
- OrdinanceJun 1, 2026Relating to domestic animals in village parks; amending section 20-66(a) of the village code of ordinances to authorize the village manager to designate specific park areas for off-leash canine use where appropriate dog park facilities have been installed
- OrdinanceJun 1, 2026Relating to modernizing the council’s decorum statement and rules of public meeting conduct; amending sections 2-49 and 2-50 of the village code; providing for the promotion of orderly, respectful, and constitutionally protected public participation
- OrdinanceJun 1, 2026Repealing and rescinding ordinance 2026-01; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith
- ResolutionJun 1, 2026Establishing principles governing the responsible and transparent use of artificial intelligence technologies in village operations; providing for human oversight, public transparency, and compliance with florida public records and sunshine laws; providing for implementation
- ResolutionJun 1, 2026$64KRelated to procurement; approving the construction of the protective infrastructure for the bike lanes improvements on sw 82nd avenue; authorizing the village manager to execute said change order in the amount of sixty-three thousand seven hundred thirty-one dollars and fifty cents ($63,731.50)
- ResolutionJun 1, 2026$22KRelating to general government; authorizing the village manager to enter into an agreement with granicus, LLC for granicus operations cloud and votecast web services through the omnia partners cooperative purchasing contract no. 159768; providing for an amount not to exceed ($21,702.50) for the annual subscription fees; and providing an effective da
- ReportJun 1, 2026Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting (February 5, 2026)
- ReportJun 1, 2026Attorney Expenses
- ReportJun 1, 2026Charter Revision Commission Meeting (April 15, 2026)
- ReportJun 1, 2026Resiliency Committee Meeting (October 30, 2025)
- ReportJun 1, 2026Litigation Update
- ReportJun 1, 2026Police Commander Report