Mark Merwitzer

Relating 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

Directing 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

Relating to council meeting procedures; amending sections 2-49 and 2-50 of the village code of ordinances regarding consent agenda procedures

Adopting 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

; 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)

Relating 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

Establishing 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)

Urging 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)

Relating 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

Relating 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

Establishing 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

Amending 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

Amending 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

Amending 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

Adopting 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)

Relating 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

Establishing 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. (

Amending 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

Adopting 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)

Establishing 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. (

Relating 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

Establishing 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. (

Amending 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

Relating 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

Adopting 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

Relating 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

Relating 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

Repealing and rescinding ordinance 2026-01; repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith

Establishing 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

Related 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)

Relating 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

Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting (February 5, 2026)

Attorney Expenses

Charter Revision Commission Meeting (April 15, 2026)

Resiliency Committee Meeting (October 30, 2025)

Litigation Update

Police Commander Report