Review March 2025 follow-up report and departmental updates

DATE: April 1, 2024 TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the Village Council FROM: Yocelyn Galiano, ICMA-CM, Village Manager RE: January Monthly Report During the annual strategic planning process, the Village Council identifies various large-scale projects it wishes to monitor from inception through completion. The timeline table below contains a synopsis of the projects including noteworthy milestones and updates. Future anticipated project happenings are presented in blue. Item No. Action Initiation Date Councilmember or Staff Member Topic of Follow-up Department Assigned 1 1/9/2018 Village Council SW 136 Street Bridge Project Public Works Department Status November 2025: Anticipated completion. January 2025: The Village was contacted by a resident who lives adjacent to the bridge who obtained a petition requesting the County revise the project to remove the decorative urns that are part of the bridge design. The decorative urns and other upgrades to the project such as smart technology lighting elements were requests made by the Village and Palmetto Bay in 2019. December 2024: Construction is underway. 25% completion, old bridge has been removed and currently driving piles for the new bridge. June 27, 2024: Village was advised the entire project was placed on hold. No information on when the project might commence again was provided. January 2, 2024: Notice to Proceed was issued. November 28, 2023: PW Director attended the pre-construction meeting. The NTP will be issued January 2, 2024, however no work on site will begin until after school ends in June. Though the project duration is over 600 days the contractor expects to be completed much sooner (no estimate provided). The MOU between the Village and Office of the Village Manager 2 | P a g e the County for hand-rail lighting and decorative “urns” is still pending. MOT was discussed with the contractor and was made clear to them that all detours will be via a section line road only. November 13, 2023: The County notified the Village about a mandatory Pre- Construction Conference on November 28, 2023. October 4, 2023: County advised that the Howard Drive Bridge Project (20230013) has been awarded. DTPW is coordinating with the Contractor with relation to insurance and to issue notice to proceed with construction activities prior to the end of October. The project duration is 695 days, we anticipate being completed by September of 2025. September 4, 2023: Received an update about the bridge project from a county representative who advised the project is in process of being awarded to a contractor. County will advise when the Noticed to Proceed is issued. March 2022: According to email communications with the County, nothing new to report about the Bridge Project. September 20, 2021: County advised the project plans are at 90%, and County is working out utility relocations and finalizing right of way issues. September 15, 2021: Village was notified that the bridge project would be delayed for 8 to 12 months from September 15, 2021, due to a conflict with the utility company. June 23, 2020: Public Works Director attended a virtual meeting regarding the bridge replacement. County advised the construction plans for the bridge would be completed in July. Construction is scheduled to commence in the Summer of 2021 and be completed by Spring 2022 (8 months). June 6, 2019: The Village Manager met with representatives from Miami-Dade County to review the details of the SW 136 Street Project, and particularly the bridge replacement. Based on discussions, with Palmetto Bay representatives and the County, project engineers will add lighting elements to the structure with smart technology. 2 5/1/2021 Village Council Gary Matzner Park Office of the Village Manager and Parks and Recreation Status March 2026: Anticipate project completion. June 2025: Anticipate construction commencement. May 2025: Anticipate award of construction bid. Notice of Commencement would be issued after contract signing in late April. March 27, 2025: Village is awaiting WASD approval of the fountain. Permit is 99% approved. February 3, 2025: The Village Manager contacted FPL representative, Andy Martinez, to request his assistance with ongoing delays with the design for the undergrounding of the electrical on the west side of the property. November 22, 2024: 100% of plans have been completed. Bid documents are being prepared to let the project in December with a deadline in early February for bid Office of the Village Manager 3 | P a g e responses. While bid documents are being prepared, the Building and Planning Department will have one last review of all the construction documents. September 3, 2024: Submitted responses to the permit comments 60% plans to the B&P Department for review. July 2024: Provided responses of initial permit review to the consultant. June 2024: Initial review of construction permit plans is ongoing. April 19, 2024: Village Manager met with the consultants and provided an update. April 18, 2024: Presentation regarding options for the entry feature of the future park was given to Village Council. The Village Council chose option 3A and directed the undergrounding of all the FPL overhead wires. April 9, 2024: Village Manager and Parks and Recreation Director met with design consultants to go over the final gateway renderings, prior to presentation at April Council meeting. March 13, 2024: Village Manager and Parks and Recreation Director met with design consultants. February 29, 2024: Village Manager reached out to FPL Intergovernmental Liaison to seek assistance in obtaining a “ballpark” estimate for the undergrounding of utilities adjacent to the future park. February 28, 2024: The Village Manager and Park and Recreations Director met with the design consultants to review revised entry feature concepts. January 24, 2024: The Village Manager and Parks and Recreations Director met with the design consultants to review revised entry feature concepts. Contact information for FPL representative to price out undergrounding of electrical lines adjacent to the property was forwarded to the design consultant to include in the construction cost estimate. Entry feature options with different price points will be provided to the Village Council soon. December 13, 2023: The Village Manager met with representatives from the Miami- Dade Fire Rescue Department and design consultant to review fire rescue requirements for the property and specifically address the final location of structures on the property. October 10, 2023: The contract for landscape architect for the development of construction plans was awarded by the Village Council to Keith. September 13, 2023: The Village Council authorized the Village Manager to negotiate with the number one ranked firm for the completion of the construction plans for development of Gary Matzner Park. August 24, 2023: Village Manager authorized a partnership with Fairchild Botanical Gardens to begin cultivation of native orchids to be added to Gary Matzner Park landscape next year. Office of the Village Manager 4 | P a g e July 2023: The Village will issue a Request for Qualification of Landscape Architects for the completion of the construction plans for the development of Gary Matzner Park in the form of Concept A. May 9, 2023: Four revised concepts were presented to the Village Council for consideration at the regular Council meeting. The Village Council approved Concept A. April 2023: Parking study was completed, and information will be incorporated into the new conceptual plans which will be presented to Village Council at the May 2023 meeting. March 8, 2023: Parking study will be completed and submitted to project engineers for development to final parking needs for the conceptual drawings. February 28, 2023: The Village commenced a parking study of Evelyn Greer Park and Suniland Park to establish a baseline for pickleball court and playground parking needs. February 16, 2023: Parks and Recreation Director met with the Swan Lake Homeowners Association. January 31, 2023: Parks and Recreation Director Robert Mattes met with adjacent homeowners to present the latest design concepts. December 13, 2022: Additional designs were submitted to the Village Council for its consideration. Council directed that staff provide design options that looked at possible placement of the parking lot off SW 65 Ct. Council also directed staff meet with adjacent residents for additional input on the final project. November 8, 2022: The conceptual designs were presented to the Village Council during its regular meeting for its consideration. Council directed that additional designs be developed that were more natural and passive. September 7, 2022: The Village is hosting a community meeting to present the results of the Gary Matzner Park survey at Evelyn Greer Park. Residents will be afforded the opportunity to provide additional input to the design team. August 24, 2022: The Village initiated a community survey to obtain input regarding the elements that would be included in the conceptual design of the park. The deadline for submittal of the survey responses was on this date. 956 survey responses were received and are being analyzed by the design team. July 11, 2022: Award of the contract for development of the conceptual design of the park. April 2022: The Village will advertise request for qualifications for the development of a conceptual design for the park. February 8, 2022: Village Council approved the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. January 2022: Parks and Recreation Master Plan on Village Council agenda for consideration, but further information was requested. November 2021: Anticipate putting out a request for qualifications to pick a consultant to develop a conceptual design for the Gary Matzner Park. Office of the Village Manager 5 | P a g e October 15, 2021: Commencement of final landscaping improvements to the site. The site will be used for potable water project staging. October 4, 2021: Director Mattes met with landscaping company to walk the property to review landscaping needs and receive a quote to provide safe open space and remove any dead trees and vines. September 1, 2021: Demolition of all the structures on the property have been completed. One electric service pole remains on the property. May 6, 2021: Asbestos inspection was conducted ahead of demolition. May 5, 2021: Contract for demolition has been awarded. Awaiting FPL disconnection of utilities and asbestos survey. April 28, 2021: The Village received proposals for demolition of the structures on the park property. 3 11/9/2021 Village Council Kendall Drive Shared Use Path Public Works Department Status August 2025: Anticipate 100% completion of project. May 2025: Anticipate commencement of construction. April 2025: Anticipate Village Council award of construction contract to lowest bidder. January 29, 2025: Revised bid package was sent to FDOT to approve re-advertisement of the bid. Once approval to re-advertise is issued, the project will be re-bid. January 8, 2025: Bid document was submitted to FDOT for pre-approval of bid results. FDOT did not give concurrence to award. Village will need to rebid the project December 21, 2024: The Village solicited the missing documents from the two respondents but only received the missing documents from one of the bidders. December 20, 2024: Invitation to Bid deadline. The Village received two bids that were missing required documents. The Village solicited the documents from the two companies November 22, 2024: Mandatory pre-bid meeting was held. August 2024: 100% approval of plans by FDOT. Project will be put out to bid in November. March 19, 2024: Council accepted maintenance map addressing the area in front of Temple Beth Am. February 2, 2024: Consulting engineers will submit 100% plans to FDOT for review once the environmental study is completed by February 15th. PW Director has met personally with all residents that requested a meeting following a letter from PW inviting to meet with the director. January 2023: Design plans are 100% completed. Environmental Study is underway. December 2023: A Bonnier Bat study was requested by FDOT as part of the permit review process. The study is underway. Office of the Village Manager 6 | P a g e November 2023: Public Works Director commenced appointments with immediately adjacent homeowners to review the final draft of the landscape plan for the project. Final plans will be submitted to the Florida Department of Transportation. September 15, 2023: Public Works Director Mendez submitted 90% plans to FDOT for comments. August 2023: If any changes are necessary to finalize the landscape plans after the resident meetings, Florida Department of Transportation will need to review the final draft before submittal of those documents to Miami-Dade County Public Works for final permit approval. June 12, 2023: Village receives comments from the Florida Department of Transportation. April 2023: Plans have been submitted to Miami-Dade County Public Works and FDOT for review and comments. March 30, 2023: Anticipate completion of the construction documents. Once plans are completed, they will be submitted to Miami-Dade County Public Works and Florida Department of Transportation for review and comments. March 15, 2023: Public Works Director Mendez will commence appointments with individual homeowners to review the landscape plan for the project to make final adjustments as requested. November 15, 2022: Community meeting was held to provide residents with a second opportunity to provide input on the project design. October 28, 2022: The Village Manager sent letters out to affected residents and petitioners providing a project update with facts about latest draft plans and providing a date for review of the 60% plans in a community meeting. October 25, 2022: The Public Works Director received the draft final project plans. October 11, 2022: The Office of the Village Clerk received a petition opposing the project. September 25, 2022: Public Works Director will coordinate a meeting with the affected residents to review the 60% plans. Letter will be sent out to residents detailing the impact of the project including number of trees to be removed, relocated and replaced. September 7, 2022: Public Works Director received revised plans. Plans will be forwarded to the Parks and Recreation Department for coordination with the Gary Matzner Park conceptual design consultant. June 22, 2022: Affected resident meeting to review preliminary design will be held in mid-June. June 2, 2022: Public Works Director will be meeting with the design consultants. February 1, 2022: Agreement was executed, and work has begun. Process, including public meetings, is expected to take approximately 12 months. January 2022: Attorneys on both sides are reviewing the agreement. December 6, 2021: The Village Attorney is currently reviewing the contract document. Office of the Village Manager 7 | P a g e November 9, 2021: The Village Council authorized the Village Manager to enter into an agreement with Kimley Horn Associates, Inc. for the design of the Kendall Drive Shared Use Path. 4 1/11/2022 Village Council Coral Pine Park Phase 2 Parks and Recreation Department Status December 2025: Anticipate construction completion. January 2025: Construction project commenced. The old structure was demolished. December 2024: Miami-Dade County review by Department of Health, Water and Sewer Department and Department of Environmental resources was completed. November 22, 2024: Demolition permits are in process. September 26, 2024: Village Manager held the pre-construction meeting and the Notice to proceed will be issued within the week. August 27, 2024: Construction of the project was awarded to Waypoint Contracting by the Village Council. May 23, 2004: Bid proposal was received by the Village. A budget shortfall of $2.2 Million to complete the project will require reassessment of the project. April 22, 2024: Project out to bid. March 8, 2024: Building and Planning Department provided final comments for the permit. February 2024: Expect permit review process will be completed and the project will be put out to bid. January 2023: Permit review process is still ongoing. December 2023: The project has been submitted to the Building and Planning Department for permit review prior to issuance of the final Invitation to Bid. November 1, 2023: Consultant advised permitting comments are in the process of being addressed on the plans. Anticipate having the final set of plans for permit submittal on December 1. September 20, 2023: Submitted plans for permitting review. Once permits are pulled, the project will be put out to bid. August 30, 2023: 100% completion of construction design plans. Bid will be let for construction of the project. June 2023: Received 60% Plans for the construction design. Consultant advised to complete the last phase of design work. May 9, 2023: Council approved bond/bank loan to pay for construction of project. Council approved the change order for the design of the Coral Pine Park to accommodate additional services including the addition of drawing for optional pickleball courts and parking lot improvements. March 2023: Expect completion of the 30% design documents and schedule a meeting with the community to review the 30 % draft document. Office of the Village Manager 8 | P a g e November 30, 2022: In 2014, Village Council adopted the Coral Pine Park Master Plan and divided the construction of the approved improvements into two phases. Phase 1, which included a new tennis center and playground, was completed in 2016. This project is for the design of Phase 2 which includes a new 900 square foot multi-purpose room. The design and construction documents are in its final stages and are expected to be completed in early December. April 12, 2022: The Village Council approved execution of the contract with AECOM. January 11, 2022: The Village Council authorized the Manager to negotiate with #2 ranked firm AECOM for development of construction design plans for phase 2 of Coral Pine Park improvements. 5 9/1/2023 Village Council Veterans Wayside Park Improvements Parks and Recreation Department Status October 2025: Anticipate project completion. April 2025: Anticipate construction commencement of park improvements. March 11, 2025: Council awarded construction bid to M&J Construction. February 4, 2025: Bids received are under review by the design consultant. January 22, 2025: Deadline for the Invitation to Bid. The Village received three bids. October 17, 2024: Construction project was put out to bid. September 17, 2024: Council discussed the project design and estimated costs. February 29, 2024: Contract was executed. February 13, 2024: Council awarded the contract for design of construction plans. November 14, 2023: Council authorized Village Manager to negotiate a price for the development of construction plans for improvements to Veteran’s Wayside Park. October 27, 2023: Received responses to RFQ. October 2, 2023: New RFQ for Landscape Architect was issued. September 27, 2023: Received one response for the Request for Qualification for a landscape architect. Will issue a new RFQ. September 7, 2023: Issued a Request for Qualifications for a landscape architect to develop the construction documents for improvements to Veteran’s Wayside Park. 6 1/25/2024 Village Council Aleyda Mas Park Parks and Recreation Department Status January 2026: Anticipate commencement of construction. December 9, 2025: Anticipate Village Council award of construction bid. October 2025: Anticipate putting out the Invitation to Bid. September 2025: Anticipate completion of the construction plans. May 13, 2025: Anticipate presentation of design concepts to the Village Council and selection of final plan. Office of the Village Manager 9 | P a g e Below is a status update on lien mitigation request cases that have been adjudicated by the Village Council but have not been released. Case Name and Information Council Mitigated Amount Deadline Mitigation Paid Lien Released Pinecrest 6305, LLC 6305 SW 128 Street Village Council did not mitigate the fine amount (2/13/24). Applicant entered into a settlement agreement with the Village that provides a two-year payment schedule. Owed as of 3/26/25, $189,923 1/10/27 $27,131.85 6760 SW 124 Street Village Council did not mitigate the fine amount (12/10/24). Interest continues to accrue until payment is received. Owed as of 3/3/25, $148,999.92 February 2025: Consultants to develop the design concepts to be presented at a future date to the Village Council. February 12, 2025: The Village hosted a community meeting to present the results of the Aleyda Mas Park survey at Leslie Bowe Hall. Residents were afforded the opportunity to provide additional input for the design team. Site analysis and feasibility studies to be completed. December 20, 2024: The Community Survey will be completed. November 17, 2024: The Village initiated a community survey to obtain input regarding the elements that would be included in the conceptual design of the park. October 31, 2024: Village Manager and Parks and Recreation Director held a Master Plan Kick-Off Meeting with the consultant team. September 26, 2024: Awaiting return of executed contract and acceptance of Notice to Proceed. September 10, 2024: Council awarded contract for development of the Master Plan. June 11, 2024: Council authorized the Village Manager to negotiate a contract with Urban Robot Associates. March 12, 2024: A Request for Qualification was posted to develop the Master Plan for the park. February 2024: Physical evaluation of the existing buildings and recommendations for immediate repairs on property are being analyzed. January 24, 2024: The Village closed on the property. Office of the Village Manager 10 | P a g e Below is a list of all capital project contracts awarded by the Village Council for the calendar year 2024 and 2025 worth more than $50,000. CALENDAR YEAR 2024 Awarded Contractor Principal(s) Project Name Awarded Amount Metro Express Delio Trasobares, President Milling & Paving SW 96 Street (72 Ave to West Terminus) $114,338.00 Lunacon Construction Group Emilio Criado, President Patricia Bonilla, CEO Pinecrest Gardens Lakeview Terrace and Ramp Renovation $1,479,700.00 J&H Painting Services, Inc Mike Scollo, President Elia Scollo, Vice President Pinecrest Municipal Center Exterior Improvements $79,672.00 Metro Express Delio Trasobares, President 57 Avenue Sidewalk Installation (94 Street to 88 Street) $58,575.00 Waypoint Contracting Inc. Jorge Lopez, President, Manuel Vecin, Director Coral Pine Park Phase 2 Improvements $5,695,000.00 Arrow Asphalt & Engineering Shawn Otoole, President Jonathan Rauser, VP Aleksandr Munits, Secretary Red Road & Bella Vista Road Mill and Resurface Project $53,720.70 Gemstone Builders, LLC Eric J Stern, Owner Julia Bilia, Registered Agent Mordechai Bilia, VP Pinecrest Gardens Whilden- Carrier Cottage Steps and Ramp Construction $57,625.00 Arrow Asphalt & Engineering Shawn Otoole, President, Jonathan Rauser, VP Aleksandr Munits, Secretary Suniland Annex Milling and Resurfacing Project $104,615.02 Nature’s Dream Landscape Inc. Raimundo Rueda, CEO Maria Trucco, President Howard Drive Median Landscape Improvements $71,959.00 Axcex Media LLC Lesnier Gonzalez, Territory Director Yoedvin Vazquez, CEO & Owner Pinecrest Gardens Lower Garden Electrical Upgrades $199,408.88 Hahn Construction Engineering Contractors, Inc. Michael Hahn, President Ricky Hahn, VP 69 Avenue Drainage Project $291,258.60 Arrow Asphalt & Engineering Shawn Otoole, President, Jonathan Rauser, VP Aleksandr Munits, Secretary 66 Ave and 104 Street Mill and Resurface Project $69,324.10 Office of the Village Manager 11 | P a g e CALENDAR YEAR 2025 Awarded Contractor Principal(s) Project Name Awarded Amount Star Paving Corporation Abel T. Mendez, President Sidewalk Flag Replacement Project $104,950.00 Hartec Group Maurice Hardie, President Garrett Hardie, VP SW 130th Terrace Cul-De-Sac Drainage Project $97,000 Metro Express Delio Trasobares, President Miscellaneous Sidewalk, Milling and Resurfacing Amount Not to Exceed Budget M & J Consulting Group Marta de Luna, President Cesar de Luna, VP Veterans Wayside Park Improvements Project $897,000.00 Atlas Apex Roofing Henry Gembala, President William Hickman, Manager Aleyda Mas Park Roof Project $493,538.46 DATE: March 28, 2025 TO: Yocelyn Galiano, ICMA-CM, Village Manager FROM: Michelle Hammontree, CPC, Communications Manager RE: April 2025 Monthly Report Attached for your information please find the monthly report for the Communications Division. This report provides information about noteworthy department achievements, as well as performance metrics data for the prior month or fiscal year. The division measures performance against national communication standards for government (in relation to Village activity) and for the travel and leisure industry (in relation to Pinecrest Gardens). PERFORMANCE METRICS The following table provides the prior month’s engagement rate for the different social media platforms the Village utilizes and for its email campaigns. The Village accounts that are included in the below chart are Pinecrest, Pinecrest Police and Pinecrest Parks and Recreation. Aside from quantitative information on the number of emails sent, the table provides email open rates and click-thru rates. Open rates refer to the function of opening an email and the click rate refers to the function of clicking on a link within an email. PINECREST AVERAGE ENGAGEMENT RATES - GOVERNMENT Social Media Platform National Standard Pinecrest Difference Instagram 1.67% 2.57% +0.90% Facebook 1.98% 6.58% +4.60% Email Open Rate 42.10% 41.01% -1.09% Click-Thru Rate 1.65% 2.0% +0.35% Quantity Sent for Month - 10 - Communications Division 2 | Page The following table provides the prior month’s engagement rate for the different social media platforms the Pinecrest Gardens utilizes and for its email campaigns, as well as quantity of emails, email open rates and click-thru rates. PINECREST GARDENS AVERAGE ENGAGEMENT RATES – TRAVEL & LEISURE Social Media Platform National Standard Pinecrest Difference Instagram 1.18% 3.27% +2.09% Facebook 1.03% 4.19% +3.16% Email Open Rate 39.89% 49.14% +9.25% Click-Thru Rate 0.75% 3.21% +2.46% Quantity Sent for Month - 14 COMPLETED AND ONGOING CAMPAIGNS The following list provides the more noteworthy information campaigns that were managed by the Communications Division for the prior month. March 2025 COMPLETED CAMPAIGNS 1 World Happiness Festival 2 Chili Festival 3 4 5 ONGOING CAMPAIGNS 1. Everglades Earth Cycle/Floating Flower Islands 2. HaPPI/Wellbeing Strategic Priority/First City of Happiness 3. Bohemian Spark Cafe 4 Awards 5. Recycling Education 6. Jazz/Tropical Nights Communications Division 3 | Page EMAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS VILLAGE - March 2025 Month New Subscriptions Total Subscriptions March 2025 +387 29,597 February 2025 +766 29,210 January 2025 +269 28,444 December 2024 +382 28,175 November 2024 -564 27,793 October 2024 +293 28,357 September 2024 +957 28,064 August 2024 +606 27,107 July 2024 +304 26,501 June 2024 +7,533 26,197 May 2024 +117 18,664 April 2024 +551 18,547 PINECREST GARDENS Month New Subscriptions Total Subscriptions March 2025 +35 24,613 February 2025 +832 24,578 January 2025 +70 23,746 December 2024 +310 23,676 November 2024 +1,495 23,366 October 2024 +79 21,871 September 2024 +688 21,792 August 2024 +142 21,104 July 2024 +163 20,962 June 2024 +261 20,799 May 2024 +80 20,538 April 2024 +735 20,458 Communications Division 4 | Page WEBSITE METRICS - March 2025 Village Total website users during this period were 14k, a decrease of 17% from last month (17k users). Top three pages in terms of traffic on the Village website were the Home Page, Building, and Coral- Pine-Park. During this time, the top three sources of traffic to the Village’s website (by sessions or visits) were Google and Bing Search (15k), and Direct Visits (typing in website address) (4.6k), and Referral 192.168.6.1:8880 (571). Note: IT may need to explore an issue with the same IP address trying to visit the VOP website so many times in a short period of time. The slight decrease is attributed to a decrease in direct traffic (people typing in the website), although due to the PR placements this month, we expect to see those numbers even out in the following report. Pinecrest Gardens Total website users during this period were 16k, a decrease of 56.76% from last month (32k users). On Pinecrest Gardens’ website during the same period, the top three pages were the Pinecrest Gardens’ Home Page, Events directory, and Admission. During this time, the top three sources of traffic (by session) to the Gardens’ website were Google Search (13k), Direct Visit (typing in website address) (5.8k), and Paid Social Facebook (1.5k). Note: The decrease in traffic could be due to fewer events or promotions at Pinecrest Gardens, as direct visits dropped from 12.7k to 5.8k, and paid social traffic fell significantly from 14k last month to 1.5k. Referral traffic for Pinecrest Gardens consisted of (1.4k) visits. Top sources of referral traffic included Jam with Jamie, a local kids’ party business (218), the PG website homepage (202), and Linktr.ee (from the PG Instagram account) (201). UTM (Urchin Tracking Module) codes are used in marketing to track and analyze website traffic. By adding these codes to URLs, marketers can measure the performance of online campaigns and gain valuable insights into traffic sources. BROADCAST MEDIA MENTIONS ● NBC6 News (Everglades Earth Cycle): https://muckrack.com/broadcast/savedclips/view/V1TRPv0qAo (Aired on March 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM on WTVJ-TV) ● South Florida Live (World Happiness Day): https://muckrack.com/broadcast/savedclips/view/RK6muxoicd (Aired on March 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM EDT on WTVJ-TV) Communications Division 5 | Page MEDIA MENTIONS (27) ● Fast Company: This Florida composting program will help restore the Everglades ● NBC 6 South Florida: Compost program looks to reduce waste and benefit Everglades ● Miami New Times: Pinecrest food scraps, carefully composted, bound for Miccosukee garden in pilot project ● Tampa Bay Times: Florida village’s compost program helps Miccosukee Tribe grow gardens ● Orlando Sentinel:Food scraps, carefully composted, bound for Miccosukee garden in pilot project ● South Florida Live: World Happiness Festival at Pinecrest Gardens ● Miami Herald: Pinecrest food scraps, carefully composted, bound for Miccosukee garden in pilot project ● El Nuevo Herald: Restos de comida de Pinecrest, cuidadosamente compostados, se destinarán al huerto Miccosukee en un proyecto piloto ● El Nuevo Herald: Día de Clean Miami Beach para una limpieza de playas y ayudar a mantener limpia nuestra costa (Music Inside Out) ● Miami’s Community News: Former Councilmember Nancy L. Harter Dies at 76 ● WLRN: Program to compost food aims to benefit Miccosukee Tribe, underserved communities ● Axios Miami: Composting program to provide Everglades with soil for community garden (Also was included in their daily email newsletter.) ● Axios Miami: Here's what's happening in Miami this weekend (World Happiness Fest) ● Diario Las Americas :Lo que presenta la escena en Miami esta semana (Beethoven on the Beach) ● Miami New Times: Chili Cook-Off to Bring Country Music, Line Dancing to Miami ● Es de Latino:Los restos de comida, cuidadosamente compostados, con destino al jardín de miccosukees en el proyecto piloto - ● The Infatuation: Pinecrest Gardens Farmers Market ● Waste Advantage Magazine: Compost Program Looks to Reduce Waste and Benefit Florida Everglades ● Clean the Sky by Trend Hunter: Food Scrap Conversion Projects ● Europe Says: Florida village’s compost program helps Miccosukee Tribe grow gardens ● Newsbreak: Spice up your March afternoon with Chili Cook-Off at Pinecrest Gardens ● Miami’s Community News: Pinecrest to Host World Happiness Fest as First U.S. City of Happiness ● Miami’s Community News:Pinecrest and Miccosukee Tribe Launch Groundbreaking Everglades Collaboration Communications Division 6 | Page ● Miami’s Community News: Joy and creativity at Pinecrest Gardens ● Miami’s Community News: John Lloyd Young concert set at Pinecrest Gardens, Mar.15 ● Miami’s Community News: The MiamiHal Real Estate Show with Special Guest, Jerry Greenberg (features Jerry Greenberg, councilperson for the Village of Pinecrest.) ● Premier Guide Miami: Village of Pinecrest to Host World Happiness Fest on March 20 & 21 ● Premier Guide Miami:Chili Cook-Off at Pinecrest Gardens ● Premier Guide Miami: John Lloyd Young Concert ● Premier Guide Miami:Chili Cook-Off at Pinecrest Gardens ● Miami Curated: Miami Dade Farmers Markets: Miamicurated FYI: ● Animatronic birds being designed for Pinecrest Gardens: Gainesville Sun: UF engineering program celebrates 30 years of solving problems with products ● Miami Herald: Why fewer kids are getting vaccinated in Florida — and how that could affect outbreaks ● The Madras Tribune: First U.S. City of Happiness - Pinecrest, Florida (Mention of The Village of Pinecrest, Florida, has been designated as the first U.S. "City of Happiness" by the World Happiness Foundation.) ● Jornal de Nova Odessa: Regina Pocay ministrará palestra sobre respiração consciente em festival global; de felicidade ● Step up for Students: 'Rural renaissance' bill moving, no injunction in social media case, educators honored, and more ● Ein Presswire: Elle Ullmann Joins World Happiness Foundation as Co-Chair of World Happiness Fest 2025 ● Fox56: Elle Ullmann Joins World Happiness Foundation as Co-Chair of World Happiness Fest 2025 ● Miami’s Community News: Sweet Relief: From Disaster to Delectable Resolution – A Free Educational Series for Homeowners | Community Press Releases# ● Miami’s Community News: ClaimsAdvisor at the Pinecrest Community Center ● Miami’s Community News: Palmetto Island, Paradise Found ● WSVN-TV: Pinecrest Police seek public’s help in identifying man accused of physically assaulting woman during her walk ● WLRN: Pinecrest Village council delays decision on charter school expansion ● abc 25 WPBF: Man accused of assaulting woman in Miami-Dade County arrested in Palm Beach County ● 2001Live: Estas son las ciudades de Florida donde alquilar sale más barato que comprar: puedes ahorrar hasta $13,061 mensual ● WLRN: Village of Pinecrest votes to expand enrollment capacity of local charter school Communications Division 7 | Page INFLUENCER MENTIONS @pinecrestftl @aspikaofficial (162k followers | World Happiness Fest) @aspikaofficial @aspikaofficial @aspikaofficial @repocay (14.5k followers | World Happiness Fest) @worldhappinessfest @worldhappinessfest @gallardoworld (Founder of World Happiness Foundation and Fest)@greenthumbs_sfl (Floating Flower Island) @jenniferpricegroup @jenniferpricegroup @jenniferpricegroup @gmfea_miami (Top 5 Events) @paula_coaching (World Happiness Fest) @paula_coaching @beaconcouncil (Sustainability-Compost) @worldhappinessfest @mafebustame @beenicefoundation @abutterflysjourney_ (Miami Walk for Williams) @lattesnluggage (24.1k followers) @paula_coaching @pinecrestyac (Neon Run) @keilalorena_ (Running for Miss Florida USA - She will represent Pinecrest) @pinecrest_gardens @lattesnluggage (24.1k followers) @ieatz305 (12.3k followers | 10TH annual PG Chili Cook-Off) @dinabonair (8.6k followers - Chili Cook-Off) @nicolelovar (240k followers - Self-Portrait in PG) @laurengallan (10th annual PG Chili Cook-Off) @twovisitaround @johnlloydyoung @momapprovedmiami (South Florida’s Ultimate Playground Guide Reel) @momapprovedmiami (Family Friendly Weekend Events) @momapprovedmiami (Family Spring Break Guide) @themiamimoms Communications Division 8 | Page @holisticamiami (World Happiness Fest) @icschili @yami.yamms (Not really an influencer, but I love her reel and caption ‘’Fridays are for play dates at Pinecrest Gardens’’) FYI @encoreacademyofhearts (Awesome reel) @madetobemessy @stars.miami @miamichildrenschorus @arteducationmdcps @arteducationmdcps @itsamaxworld2 (Cute reel of a Dog in Pinecrest named Max) @vocalyouthmiami @dadefnps (Dade chapter meeting) SENTIMENT Pinecrest food scraps, carefully composted, bound for Miccosukee garden in pilot project MIAMI HERALD| BY ASHLEY MIZNAZI | PUBLISHED ON MARCH 07, 2025 What if the banana peel, egg shells and chicken bones you threw away could —instead of rotting and turning into polluting methane — become something that enriches the soil where we grow plants? The village of Pinecrest has launched an innovative effort to do just that. The pilot project converts food scraps into nutrient-rich compost that will be delivered to the Miccosukee Tribe in the Everglades which, for starters, plans to use it in a community garden. The project called the “Everglades Earth Cycle” is the first large-scale compost program in the county sponsored by a local government. It’s funded by a $400,000 United States Department of Agriculture grant, a $40,000 grant from the office of Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado and a $10,000 donation from Fertile Earth Worm Farm. Rev. Houston Cypress, with Love the Everglades Movement, picks up a handful of soil while visiting a Miccosukee Tribe garden on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The garden will soon benefit from a grant that will bring municipal compost into the Everglades. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com Media Highlights Food scraps from the Pinecrest Library drop-off location are dumped into a composting truck on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Pinecrest, Florida. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com The village, which includes some of Miami-Dade’s most affluent neighborhoods, has already collected 90,000 pounds of food waste in just one year. There are currently three drop-off locations: The Pinecrest Library, Pinecrest Gardens Community Center and the farmers’ market on Sundays. The village plans to expand the operation to nine total locations. Fertile Earth Worm Farm, a commercial composting operation in South Miami-Dade County, picks up the food scraps twice a week, power- washing the bins to keep them from smelling and collecting bugs. “It really has fostered a sense of environmental responsibility in our community,” said Shannon del Prado, a Pinecrest council member. This Florida composting program will help restore the Everglades FAST COMPANY | BY KRISTIN TOUSSAINT | PUBLISHED ON MARCH 14, 2025 Soon, when residents of a village in Florida’s Miami-Dade County drop off their egg shells, banana peels, and other kitchen scraps for composting, they’ll be helping restore the Everglades—and benefit a community garden run by the local Miccosukee Tribe. The Everglades are a massive wetland ecosystem crucial for the environment: It’s the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, is home to multiple threatened and endangered species, and is a significant carbon sink. The Everglades directly benefit people, too; the watershed provides drinking water for more than eight million Floridians, and Indigenous tribes live in that region. But that vital ecosystem is being threatened by soil loss, agricultural runoff, and encroaching development. [Photo: courtesy Village of Pinecrest] Pinecrest, a village in Miami-Dade County, is launching a compost program that will benefit a community garden in the Everglades run by the Miccosukee Tribe. Pinecrest, which has a population of around 18,000 people, has had a free residential composting program for about two years—the first in Miami-Dade County—through a partnership with the Fertile Earth Worm Farm. [Photo: courtesy Fertile Earth Worm Farm] \SH WH[W KHUH Now, the village and the farm are working with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida and the Love The Everglades Movement to use that compost to rejuvenate the wetlands. Through the first phase of the program, compost will go to the Miccosukee’s Swampy Meadows Community Garden, which grows vegetables right in the Everglades. “Though the Everglades are crucial to Florida, locals can feel a sort of distance, physical or mental, from its ecosystem, which “helps to make people feel separate from it,” says Reverend Houston Cypress, a Miccosukee Tribe member, artist, and cofounder of the Love the Everglades Movement. “We’re trying to encourage people [to remember] we’re a part of it. Let’s take a little bit more responsibility for our impacts on the place and use better practices, and walk softer and more in harmony with these lands and waters.” Adding more healthy soil to the Everglades could counter some of those threats, particularly agricultural pollution. Fertilizers from nearby farms run off into the Everglades, saturating the land with nitrogen and phosphorus that impedes the flow of water, chokes out native vegetation, and causes harmful algae blooms that end up killing fish. [Photo: courtesy Fertile Earth Worm Farm] The project is made possible thanks to a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture awarded at the end of December, before the Trump administration was in place and started attacking funding and programs that use climate change terms. (There’s also additional funding from Pinecrest village and others.) [Photo: courtesy Fertile Earth Worm Farm] [Photo: courtesy Fertile Earth Worm Farm] But compost makes the soil healthier, which helps it hold onto nutrients so they don’t wash into the water. “If you have something toxic, you don’t give it to the water. You give it to the soil, because the soil cleans,” says Lanette Sobel, founder of Fertile Earth Worm Farm. “It makes perfect sense that we’re giving this back to the Everglades, and giving this back to the Miccosukee, the stewards of the Everglades.” The USDA grant will add compost drop-off bins throughout the village, and go towards community outreach, to educate and inform residents about this option. The hope is also to divert food waste from landfills, where it becomes a significant source of planet-warming methane, and from incinerators, which release harmful pollutants. The program could also save locals, including businesses, money on other waste hauling options. (Compost drop-off is free for individuals, and local businesses can get a discount on hauling rates.) The organizations estimate that the USDA grant will have an economic impact of more than $8 million to the Everglades community as a whole, when considering impacts like the savings on waste hauling, the worth of the compost, how much it would cost to remove those nutrients from the watershed, and more. Already, Pinecrest’s compost program has diverted more than 90,000 pounds of food waste from landfills and incinerators in about a year and a half—an amount equivalent to the weight of 12 Land Rovers. With the expanded drop-off centers and outreach, this project could divert around 390,000 pounds of food scraps per year—and help the Everglades in the process. Cypress hopes the projects also brings the community together. “Hearing from and supporting the Miccosukee efforts on protecting the Everglades, we’re always learning about teamwork, about coalition building, about partnerships and friendships,” he says. “And so I think that that’s one of the cool things about this project, that we’re being good neighbors. Sometimes you want to invite your neighbor over for a potluck, and then sometimes you want to bring some soil for the next potluck.” [Photo: courtesy Fertile Earth Worm Farm] “Why would you consider incinerating food?” Sobel asks. Miami-Dade County’s incinerator burned down in 2023, but the county is considering building a new one—though no one really wants it. Sobel hopes this program can show residents about some alternatives for our waste: Instead of using intense amounts of energy to burn food, which also releases pollution, that food can be a resource for the soil. [Photo: courtesy Fertile Earth Worm Farm] Program to compost food aims to benefit Miccosukee Tribe, underserved communities WLRN PUBLIC MEDIA | BY JULIA COOPER | PUBLISHED ON MARCH 07, 2025 The initiative dubbed the “Everglades Earth Cycle” is being funded by a recently-awarded $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to the Village. The Village expects to receive the funding in June, but this comes amid ongoing court battles over the Trump Administration moving to freeze federal grants and loans. The composting program began with just one food scrap collection bin at the Pinecrest Farmers’ Market. Since its creation in October 2023, and the addition of an extra bin placed at the adjacent Pinecrest Library, the program has collected over 900,000 pounds of food scrap, according to Village spokesperson Michelle Hammontree. Now — with the USDA funding, as well as money from the Village of Pinecrest, the Office of Commissioner Raquel Regalado, and Fertile Earth Worm Farm, a commercial and residential composting company — Hammontree said the program will add seven new collection sites. Al Diaz/Miami Herald Rev. Houston Cypress, with Love the Everglades Movement, and Lanette Sobel, the founder of Fertile Earth Worm Farm, visit a Miccosukee Tribe garden on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The garden will soon benefit from a grant that will bring municipal compost into the Everglades. The Village of Pinecrest is partnering with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians and others on an initiative that would bolster their existing composting program, and aims to benefit underserved communities and divert food waste from South Florida’s landfills as they continue to fill up. Four sites will be placed within Pinecrest, and three more will be scattered across low income neighborhoods inside Miami Dade County’s District 7, the area represented by Commissioner Regalado. “We’d be educating the community on sustainable ways of getting rid of their food scraps,” Hammontree said. Fertile Earth Worm Farm, an operation in Homestead, is handling the processing of food scraps into compost for the program. “ Everything in nature is a cycle,” said Fertile Earth Worm Farm founder Lanette Sobel. “There's no linear take-make-waste system like we have with landfills and incinerators; what's waste in one cycle is a resource in another.” Sobel said she wouldn’t be surprised to see about a million pounds of food waste diverted from local landfills in two years of the program running after expanding. The “Everglades Earth Cycle” initiative plans to take the compost made from Pinecrest’s collected food waste and donate some to the Miccosukee Tribe. “ We're really concerned about water quality and soil quality out here,” said the Rev. Houston Cypress, who sits on the Board of Directors for one of the project’s partners, the Love the Everglades Movement. Cypress is also a two-spirit poet, activist and member of the Miccosukee Tribe. “We learned a lot from the Miccosukee Tribe's efforts. They set one of the original standards for water quality out here, but now they're leading the way forward in terms of composting and best practices for gardening,” he said. Al Diaz/Miami Herald Rev. Houston Cypress, with Love the Everglades Movement, checks on the tomatoes growing in a Miccosukee Tribe garden on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The garden will soon benefit from a grant that will bring municipal compost into the Everglades. The first donations will be used at the Swampy Meadows Community Garden, which sits on the edge of the Miccosukee Indian School, an early learning center, preschool and K-12 facility. The garden grows vegetables like tomato, lettuce, bok choy, radish as well as heirloom sugarcane. The vegetables are harvested and distributed to school kids, their families and across the community. “ It's really about indigenous solidarity,” Cypress said. “One of the greatest things about this project is that it’s really about reciprocity and giving back.” One offer on the table is for the “Everglades Earth Cycle” program is to give compost to the tribe to use in rebuilding their sinking tree islands. “This is something that is up to the Miccosukee tribe and their team of scientists to determine whether or not this is a path they want to follow,” Sobel said. The Fertile Earth Worm Farm founder said that if the tribe decides that’s something they’d like to pursue, Sobel’s team of scientists at the earth worm farm could formulate the nutrient-rich composted soil to the tribe scientific team’s specifications for soil properties they’re looking for. Floating Flower Islands to help water pollution PINECREST WEBPAGE | PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 18, 2025 Pinecrest is tackling water pollution and invasive species in local canals with the new Floating Flower Islands pilot program. The project combines beauty and sustainability while protecting the ecosystem of Biscayne Bay and surrounding urban waterways. "Pinecrest has long been a trailblazer in environmental sustainability, from launching Miami-Dade’s first free composting program to integrating green measures into our building code," said Mayor Joseph M. Corradino. The first two floating flower islands will be installed in the canals on 115th Street between 69th Court and 70th Avenue, with one installation completed in February and a second scheduled in March 2025. Each 500-square-foot platform will feature plants like African marigolds, celosia, and amaranth alongside experimental native species. These plants remove pollutants while creating vibrant floral displays of pink, red, purple, and gold. The initiative also tackles invasive hydrilla, a fast-growing plant that disrupts our canal ecosystems and generates foul odors. “Wetland ecosystems are the Earth’s kidneys and floating wetlands leverage this filtering function into urban waterways,” explains Jazmin Locke-Rodriguez, PhD, Founder and CEO of Phytoflora and a PhD student at Florida International University's Institute of Environment, who is leading the Floating Flower Islands project for the Village. The Floating Flower Islands pilot program benefits Pinecrest residents by adding beauty to local canals, reducing odors, and improving water quality. This contributes to a cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant community for everyone to enjoy. The harvested flowers will be sold at the Pinecrest Farmers Market, inviting residents to learn more about the program. Additionally, the program will serve as a replicable model for other municipalities seeking cost-effective environmental solutions. Village of Pinecrest Pilots Floating Flower Islands to Tackle Water Pollution and Invasive Species MIAMI’S COMMUNITY NEWS | BY RACHEL PINZUR | JANUARY 29, 2025 The Village of Pinecrest spearheads environmental innovation with a new pilot program that uses floating flower islands to filter pollutants, remove invasive plants and improve water quality in local canals. In partnership with Phytoflora by Green Thumb Strategies, the initiative combines sustainability, beauty, and practicality to address critical water quality challenges while contributing to the health of Biscayne Bay. The first two floating flower beds will be installed in mid-February 2025 and March 2025 at secondary canals managed by the Village near 115th Street and 70th Avenue. Each 500-square- foot floating platform will feature plants like African marigolds, celosia, and amaranth, as well as experimental native species, all designed to filter nitrogen, phosphorus, and other pollutants from the water. Once the flowers are in bloom, these rafts will harbor stunning pink, red, purple, and gold floral displays. Jazmin Locke Rodriguez of Phytoflora - Courtesy FIU “Pinecrest has long been a trailblazer in environmental sustainability, from launching Miami- Dade’s first free composting program to integrating green measures into our building code,” said Mayor Joseph M. Corradino. “Projects like the floating flower islands and our new Everglades Earth Cycle initiative showcase how we innovate to address critical challenges, preserve our environment, and set a benchmark for urban environmental stewardship.” “Wetland ecosystems are the Earth’s kidneys and floating wetlands leverage this filtering function into urban waterways,” said Jazmin Locke-Rodriguez, PhD, Founder and CEO of Phytoflora and Research Associate at Florida International University’s Institute of Environment. “Nutrients are not inherently negative, but too much of a good thing can lead to environmental imbalances that fuel algae blooms and harm aquatic life. Pinecrest and South Florida bear the brunt of these pollutants, making this initiative especially important for our waterways. These floating flower islands clean the water as they grow and can serve as a model for other communities.” The flower islands also address another pressing issue: invasive hydrilla. This fast-growing plant overtakes canals, hindering water flow and creating unpleasant odors. By intercepting nutrients, the flower beds help mitigate hydrilla growth while reducing the need for herbicides. This initiative uniquely ties sustainability to community engagement. Harvested flowers will be sold at the Pinecrest Farmers Market at Pinecrest Gardens. Residents and farmers’ market visitors can learn more about the program, support its growth, and help create a virtuous cycle of environmental and community benefits. Pinecrest’s sustainability efforts also include a new collaboration with the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida through the Everglades Earth Cycle initiative, funded by a $400k USDA grant, secured in collaboration with Commissioner Raquel Regalado. This initiative expands on the Village’s composting program, which diverted over 67,000 pounds of food waste from landfills in just one year. The Miccosukee Tribe will use the compost to rejuvenate soils in the Everglades, enhancing resilience and supporting ecological restoration. By integrating sustainability, innovation, and community engagement, Pinecrest is paving the way for other urban areas to tackle environmental challenges head-on. Pinecrest Secures $400k USDA Grant for Everglades Earth Cycle Project PINECREST WEBPAGE|PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 28, 2025 A groundbreaking initiative is taking root in Pinecrest, promising to transform the way communities think about waste and environmental stewardship. The "Everglades Earth Cycle," a collaborative effort between the Village, Fertile Earth Worm Farm, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, The Love The Everglades Movement, and Miami- Dade Commissioner Raquel Regalado's Office, is more than just a composting program—it's a vision for a sustainable future. The Village of Pinecrest is proud to announce the Everglades Earth Cycle Project, an ambitious initiative funded by a $400,000 USDA grant secured in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado, along with a $40,000 grant from the office of Commissioner Regalado, $20,000 from the Village of Pinecrest and a $40,000 donation from community partners including Fertile Earth Worm Farm. This project builds on the success of Pinecrest’s pioneering composting program and partners with the Miccosukee Tribe to restore critical Everglades ecosystems. Everglades Earth Cycle, a collaboration between the Village, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, Dr. Lanette Sobel, Founder of Fertile Earth Worm Farm, and The Love The Everglades Movement, will convert organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, strengthening the soil in the Everglades —one of the world’s most vital carbon sinks and a key natural defense against climate change. "The Village of Pinecrest is honored and proud to partner with the Miccosukee tribe on this first-of-its- kind environmental project," said Mayor Joseph M. Corradino. "We look forward to collaborating on this innovative initiative that will not only benefit our community but also play a vital role in preserving the Everglades." Rev. Houston R. Cypress of Love the Everglades Movement remarked, “The Everglades Earth Cycle exemplifies what is possible when communities work together with a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and resilience. Love The Everglades Movement is dedicated to restoring and protecting the Greater Everglades in a way that respects Indigenous knowledge and contemporary scientific advances, supports ecological balance, and ensures long-term sustainability. This partnership with the Village of Pinecrest is about more than composting; it’s about restoring the land, strengthening our connection to the natural world, and creating a cycle of renewal that benefits both the environment and the lives that depend on it. By keeping food waste out of landfills and returning nutrients to the Greater Everglades, we’re taking meaningful steps toward a healthier future for both ecosystems and communities.” This initiative builds on Pinecrest’s free residential composting program, the first in Miami-Dade County. The Miccosukee Tribe will use the compost generated through the project to rejuvenate soil in the Everglades. The Everglades Earth Cycle addresses environmental challenges like soil degradation, nutrient runoff, and climate resilience. This effort is particularly crucial for South Florida, where water quality and ecosystem health directly impact residents and the regional environment, and during a time when Miami-Dade County grapples with its waste management crisis, as landfills reach capacity and development pressures mount. Pinecrest’s Composting Program: Setting the Stage for the Everglades Earth Cycle Pinecrest’s composting program has diverted over 90,,000 pounds of food waste, the equivalent of twelve Land Rovers, from landfills in just one year. The program has benefited the community and also set the foundation for transformative projects like the Everglades Earth Cycle. Vice Mayor Shannon del Prado, who spearheaded the composting effort, emphasized the importance of listening to the community, stating, "A resident approached me with a compelling proposal for community composting. The Village Council acted. Just over a year later, we've composted 90,000 pounds of waste, diverting it from landfills. This is what local government is about–listening to people and finding practical improvements to enhance the quality of life in Pinecrest.” Rev. Houston R. Cypress of Love the Everglades Movement remarked, “The Everglades Earth Cycle exemplifies what is possible when communities work together with a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and resilience. Love The Everglades Movement is dedicated to restoring and protecting the Greater Everglades in a way that respects Indigenous knowledge and contemporary scientific advances, supports ecological balance, and ensures long-term sustainability. This partnership with the Village of Pinecrest is about more than composting; it’s about restoring the land, strengthening our connection to the natural world, and creating a cycle of renewal that benefits both the environment and the lives that depend on it. By keeping food waste out of landfills and returning nutrients to the Greater Everglades, we’re taking meaningful steps toward a healthier future for both ecosystems and communities.” This initiative builds on Pinecrest’s free residential composting program, the first in Miami-Dade County. The Miccosukee Tribe will use the compost generated through the project to rejuvenate soil in the Everglades. The Everglades Earth Cycle addresses environmental challenges like soil degradation, nutrient runoff, and climate resilience. This effort is particularly crucial for South Florida, where water quality and ecosystem health directly impact residents and the regional environment, and during a time when Miami-Dade County grapples with its waste management crisis, as landfills reach capacity and development pressures mount. Pinecrest’s Composting Program: Setting the Stage for the Everglades Earth Cycle Pinecrest’s composting program has diverted over 90,,000 pounds of food waste, the equivalent of twelve Land Rovers, from landfills in just one year. The program has benefited the community and also set the foundation for transformative projects like the Everglades Earth Cycle. Vice Mayor Shannon del Prado, who spearheaded the composting effort, emphasized the importance of listening to the community, stating, "A resident approached me with a compelling proposal for community composting. The Village Council acted. Just over a year later, we've composted 90,000 pounds of waste, diverting it from landfills. This is what local government is about–listening to people and finding practical improvements to enhance the quality of life in Pinecrest.” Flowers to the Rescue: Broader Sustainability Innovations in Pinecrest The Everglades Earth Cycle Project is part of Pinecrest’s comprehensive sustainability strategy, which includes innovative initiatives like the Floating Flower Islands pilot program. Launched in February 2025, the program will install 500-square-foot floating platforms in local canals to filter pollutants, improve water quality, and reduce invasive hydrilla growth. Each platform will feature plants that remove nitrogen, phosphorus, and other pollutants from the water while creating striking floral displays. Harvested flowers will be sold at the Pinecrest Farmers Market, engaging the community and reinforcing the connection between sustainability and local action. Pinecrest’s commitment to environmental leadership also includes: One of the largest urban tree canopies in Miami-Dade County, with over 10,000 trees planted. Florida’s first free municipal electric vehicle fast-charging station. Measures requiring native plants in public spaces and banning harmful fertilizers to protect Biscayne Bay. Community Engagement Opportunities To further its sustainability efforts, Pinecrest will host a free Composting 101 workshop this spring. The workshop will teach residents how to compost at home and highlight the role of the Everglades Earth Cycle Project in regional restoration. Details on registration will be announced soon. Residents are encouraged to continue participating in Pinecrest’s composting program, which offers free bins every Sunday at the Pinecrest Farmers Market. Food scraps can also be dropped off at bins near Pinecrest Gardens and the Community Center, with plans for additional drop-off locations this year. Love the Everglades invites municipalities across South Florida to learn how to get community education sessions in their local areas and explore how to launch their own composting programs by reaching out to circle@lovetheeverglades.org. Composting for the Everglades: New project to benefit Miccosukee garden AXIOS MIAMI |BY MARTIN VASSOLO|PUBLISHED ON MARCH 12, 2025 Driving the news: The project, funded with a $400,000 federal grant and other contributions, calls for installing four new composting bins in Pinecrest and three around Miami-Dade County District 7. The initial phase of the program will supply compost to the Swampy Meadows Community Garden, which grows vegetables just outside the Miccosukee Indian School. Another proposal that's been floated is adding new soil to the Everglades' tree islands, though that would need tribal approval, says the Rev. Houston R. Cypress of the Love the Everglades Movement, a partner in the program. What they're saying: Cypress told reporters on an airboat ride through the Everglades last week that the tribe teaches "the essence of being in harmony with nature is giving back to it." With the Everglades Earth Cycle Project, "we're giving back clean and healthy soil; we're giving products that might eventually improve the water quality out here, but we're also giving directly back to local indigenous communities here," he said. The Rev. Houston R. Cypress of the Love the Everglades Movement. Photo: Martin Vassolo/Axios Your food scraps could be used to help support the Everglades through a new partnership between the village of Pinecrest and the Miccosukee Tribe. Why it matters: Instead of dumping food waste into crowded landfills, which produce methane emissions, the Everglades Earth Cycle Project will expand Pinecrest's residential composting program and deliver nutrient-rich soil to the Miccosukee Tribe. How it works: Pinecrest already has two free public composting bins, one at the Pinecrest Public Library and another between the Community Center and Pinecrest Gardens. The new program, in partnership with Fertile Earth Worm Farm, will add seven more to the village and lower-income areas of District 7. You can compost food scraps, including prepared foods, meat and dairy, per Pinecrest's composting website. Also OK: food-soiled papers like pizza boxes, coffee filters and napkins. Plants, untreated wood and soil are compostable — but flowers aren't. Stunning stat: Since Pinecrest started its composting program in late 2023, it has created over 90,000 pounds of compost, per city spokesperson Michelle Hammontree. The bottom line: Hammontree said composting is a natural alternative to building another incinerator for Miami-Dade's trash. "You're taking the food waste, you're turning it into compost, you're putting it back into the environment — here it would be the Everglades — and then the Everglades is giving you clean water so you can continue living this life that we have." Compost program looks to reduce waste and benefit Everglades NBC6 SOUTH FLORIDA|BY MYRIAM MASIHY|PUBLISHED ON MARCH 10, 2025 Standing on top of a mound of rotting food that could’ve ended up in a landfill, Dr. Lanette Sobel demonstrates how this organic waste is diverted to her compost facility at Fertile Earth Worm Farm. “We are the largest commercial composter here in South Florida. We service all South Florida and we're soon to expand into Monroe County and we work with anybody that produces food scraps,” Sobel said. The University of Florida estimates about 36% of the trash we send to landfills or incinerators is organic waste that could be composted through programs like the one they have at the Village of Pinecrest, the first municipality in South Florida to adopt this practice through an agreement with Fertile Earth Worm Farm. While the debate rages on about what to do with all the trash we generate in South Florida and whether we need more incinerators, in the Village of Pinecrest they’ve found a way to divert some of their trash to a program that could end up benefiting the Florida Everglades. “We've collected over 90,000 pounds of compost which is the equivalent of 12 Land Rovers in just a year and a half in one location,” said Michelle Hammontree, the communications manager for the Village of Pinecrest. Now, that nutrient-rich compost could be used to restore the Florida Everglades through a partnership with the Miccosukee Tribe made possible by a USDA grant, as well as funding from Miami-Dade Commissioner Raquel Regalado's office, the Village of Pinecrest and Fertile Earth Worm Farm. The way the partnership with the Tribe works is the compost they generate in Pinecrest is used to nourish veggie garden beds at places like the Miccosukee’s Swampy Meadows Community Garden. The idea is to imitate nature's zero waste cycle. Pinecrest and Miccosukee Tribe launch groundbreaking Everglades collaboration MIAMI’S COMMUNITY NEWS| BY MICHELLE HAMMONTREE PUBLISHED ON MARCH 24, 2025 The Village of Pinecrest has partnered with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida to launch the Everglades Earth Cycle Project, a pioneering initiative that converts organic waste into nutrient-rich compost to restore degraded Everglades soil. This project is funded by a $400,000 USDA grant secured in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado, a $40,000 grant from the office of Commissioner Regalado, and a $40,000 donation from community partners, including Fertile Earth Worm Farm. It builds on the success of Pinecrest’s innovative composting program. “The Village of Pinecrest is honored and proud to partner with the Miccosukee tribe on this first-of-its- kind environmental project,” said Mayor Joseph M. Corradino. “This initiative will not only benefit our community but also play a vital role in preserving the Everglades.” The collaboration brings together the Village, the Miccosukee Tribe, Dr. Lanette Sobel of Fertile Earth Worm Farm, and The Love The Everglades Movement to address critical environmental challenges facing South Florida, including soil degradation, nutrient runoff, and climate resilience. Rev. Houston R. Cypress of Love the Everglades Movement emphasized the project’s deeper significance. “The Everglades Earth Cycle exemplifies what is possible when communities work together with a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and resilience,” said Rev. Cypress. “Love The Everglades Movement is dedicated to restoring and protecting the Greater Everglades in a way that respects Indigenous knowledge and contemporary scientific advances, supports ecological balance and ensures long-term sustainability.” The initiative builds on Pinecrest’s free residential composting program – the first in Miami-Dade County – which has already diverted over 90,000 pounds of food waste from landfills in just one year (or the equivalent of twelve Land Rovers). Vice Mayor Shannon del Prado, who spearheaded the original composting effort, noted that the program began with a simple resident suggestion. “This is what local government is about–listening to people and finding practical improvements to enhance the quality of life,” she said. Residents interested in participating can obtain free composting bins every Sunday at the Pinecrest Farmers Market or drop off food scraps at designated locations near Pinecrest Gardens and the Community Center. Seven new collection sites will be added, with at least 40% of the locations placed in low-income areas in District 7 of Miami-Dade, making composting even more accessible to residents. The remaining compost bins will be placed in Pinecrest parks. Other municipalities interested in launching similar initiatives can contact Love the Everglades at circle@lovetheeverglades.org for community education sessions and program guidance. Photos Community Composting Program (Courtesy of Village of Pinecrest) Everglades Earth Cycle Project (Courtesy of Village of Pinecrest) Floating Flower Islands Initiative (Courtesy of FIU and Phytoflora) Floating Flower Islands Social Post INSTAGRAM | UPLOADED ON FEB 26, 2025 The first floating flower island was installed on February 15 in the canal on 115th Street between 69th Court and 70th Avenue. A second installation is scheduled in March 2025. Each 500-square-foot platform will feature plants like African marigolds, celosia, and amaranth alongside experimental native species. These plants remove pollutants while creating vibrant floral displays of pink, red, purple, and gold. Read more at link in bio or www.pinecrest-fl.gov/flowerisland. #pinecresting Pinecrest is tackling water pollution and invasive species in local canals with the new Floating Flower Islands pilot program. The project combines beauty and sustainability while protecting the ecosystem of Biscayne Bay and surrounding urban waterways. “Pinecrest has long been a trailblazer in environmental sustainability, from launching Miami-Dade’s first free composting program to integrating green measures into our building code,” said Mayor Joseph M. Corradino. Floating Flower Island Installation Youtube Video YOUTUBE CHANNEL | UPLOADED ON FEB 27, 2025 Watch the Floating Flower Island installation: Post performance - Instagram Business Data from 20 Feb, 2025 to 19 Mar, 2025 Sources pinecrest_gardens pinecrestfl pinecrestparks pinecrestpolice P P P P pinecrestpolice Mar 14, 12:53 ‍♂️Join us in welcoming our newest member of the police department, “Buster.” Alongside his handler, Officer Juan Barriga, Buster is the inaugural member of the new Community Support K-9 unit. Buster will accompany Officer Barriga on patrols of the 5,014 reach 18.25 % engagement rate P pinecrestpolice Mar 09, 16:37 ********UPDATE ******************************************* from Chief Jason Cohen “On March 9, 2025, Pinecrest Detectives apprehended Michael Angelo Figueroa-Hernandez at a hospital in Palm Beach County. With the assistance of 3,386 reach 8.42 % engagement rate P pinecrest_gardens Feb 25, 02:27 ️ Get ready, chili lovers! The 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off is sizzling into Pinecrest Gardens on March 8th from noon to 5 PM! ️ Join us for a day full of mouthwatering chili, live tunes by the 18 Wheelers @18wheelersmusic , and line 3,117 reach 4.33 % engagement rate P pinecrestpolice Feb 20, 12:32 Our hearts are with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office as they mourn the loss of Deputy Felicia Kinsey-Smith. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, loved ones, and the entire law enforcement community during this difficult time. Deputy 3,063 reach 5.91 % engagement rate P pinecrest_gardens Mar 19, 18:15 ✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨ Join us at Pinecrest Gardens for Family Garden Day on Saturday, April 5th! Sensory Hour: 9:30 - 10:30 AM General Admission: 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Experience a day filled with discovery, play, and quality family time! 2,788 reach 8.79 % engagement rate P pinecrestpolice Mar 07, 16:42 The Pinecrest Police Department has identified the suspect involved in the March 3, 2025, assault that occurred in the 13000 block of SW 69th Court. Through public assistance and investigative efforts, detectives have determined the suspect to 2,704 reach 5.92 % engagement rate P pinecrest_gardens Feb 26, 16:00 What an unforgettable evening at Pinecrest Gardens UNCORKED! ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for a night filled with exquisite wine tastings and delicious bites amidst the stunning beauty of the Colonnade at Pinecrest Gardens. 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Deadline to Apply: February 28, 2025 Business must meet all 2,285 reach 3.68 % engagement rate P pinecrest_gardens Mar 18, 16:04 2,218 reach 0 % engagement rate P pinecrestfl Feb 28, 14:48 TRAFFIC ALERT On Saturday morning, March 1, the eastbound SR 836 ramp to southbound I-95/NW 8 Street will be reduced from two lanes to one lane for approximately four months to allow the project contractor to widen the ramp safely. 2,164 reach 2.54 % engagement rate P pinecrest_gardens Mar 13, 18:14 ️ What an amazing day at the 10th Annual Chili Cook-Off! Thank you to everyone who joined us for a fantastic afternoon filled with delicious chili, incredible live music, and plenty of fun! 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This report provides a list of noteworthy budgetary information as well as financial data for each department. BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS The following table highlights significant deviations from anticipated revenue trends affecting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 General Fund budget. BUDGET DEVIATIONS - REVENUE DEPARTMENT/DIVISION 10/1/2024 – 2/28/2025 YTD TOTAL DIFFERENCE +/- FROM BUDGET PERCENT DIFFERENCE DEPARTMENT/DIVISION Building $1,128,503.93 $214,965.74 16% Community Center $717,409.30 $5,427.58 .8% Pinecrest Gardens $939,654.00 $30,715.42 3.4% ACCOUNT BALANCE 10/1/2024 – 3/31/2025 RECEIPTS YTD Tree Fund $242,719.99 PAGE 2 Date Expenditure Other Total 12/4/2024 Bike rentals for Council Project 360.00 $ 360.00 $ 12/23/2024 Bike-Minded Design Consulting B.V. 5,592.34 $ 5,592.34 $ 3/17/2025 Travel to Council Meeting 40.00 $ 40.00 $ Expenditures to date 5,992.34 $ 5,992.34 $ Balance Available in Budget (5,992.34) $ 19,587.66 $ VILLAGE COUNCIL TRAVEL EXPENSE LOG Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2025 2025 2025 STATE POOL 5.39% 5.50% 5.51% 5.50% 5.50% 5.12% 5.12% 4.83% 4.55% 4.54% 4.53% 4.50% INVESTMENT SOURCE COMPARISON - NON-VILLAGE 6 Months 5.18% 5.17% 5.12% 5.15% 4.67% 4.24% 4.24% 4.44% 4.13% 4.16% 4.17% 4.09% 3 Months 5.26% 5.26% 5.23% 4.91% 4.98% 4.51% 4.51% 4.62% 4.23% 4.19% 4.20% 4.20% One Year 1.74% 1.86% 1.81% 1.81% 1.80% 1.75% 1.75% 1.79% 1.76% 1.80% 1.86% 1.85% 8.50% 8.50% 8.50% 8.50% 8.50% 8.00% 8.00% 8.00% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 6.70% 313.5 314.1 314.2 314.5 314.8 315.3 315.7 315.5 315.6 317.7 319.1 +/- Year Ago 3.4% 3.3% 3.0% 2.9% 2.5% 2.4% 2.6% 2.7% 2.9% 3.0% 2.8 Fannie Mae (FNMA) 30 yrs 6.82% 6.53% 6.92% 6.70% 6.48% 6.60% 6.70% 6.60% 6.70% 7.03% 6.84% 7.50% NAPM ***/ ISM 49.2 48.7 48.5 46.8 46.8 47.2 46.5 48.4 49.2 50.9 50.3 Notes: MORTGAGE/SECURITIES ** * Only the investments with the notation "Village" are currently in place, the others are presented for comparison purposes. ** Mortgage/Securities Return Principal and Interest on a Monthly Basis. *** Institute for Supply Management, less than 50 denotes contraction and more than 50 denotes expansion in the manufacturing sector of the economy. INVESTMENT RETURN INVESTMENT SOURCE - VILLAGE T-BILLS NATIONAL RATE PRIME RATE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ACCOUNT BALANCE REVENUE YTD 3/31/2025 PAID YTD 3/31/2025 NET Red-light Camera $854,378.00 $118,275.00 $736,103.00 Speed Camera Schools $607294.46 $190,095.00 $417,199.46 Budget by Organization Report Through 03/31/25 Prior Fiscal Year Activity Excluded Summary Listing Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/ Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year Total Fund 001 - General Fund REVENUE Department 000 - . 37,886,927.00 .00 37,886,927.00 1,958,586.63 .00 25,033,131.55 12,853,795.45 66 36,794,857.64 REVENUE TOTALS $37,886,927.00 $0.00 $37,886,927.00 $1,958,586.63 $0.00 $25,033,131.55 $12,853,795.45 66% $36,794,857.64 EXPENSE Department 000 - . 7,109,920.00 .00 7,109,920.00 408,080.07 .00 4,136,682.71 2,973,237.29 58 5,168,409.44 Department 511 - Village Council 234,200.00 .00 234,200.00 38,772.19 32,448.94 110,798.98 90,952.08 61 227,878.51 Department 512 - Administrative 1,534,725.00 .00 1,534,725.00 105,556.86 24,000.00 648,957.17 861,767.83 44 1,422,656.75 Department 513 - Finance Department 548,585.00 .00 548,585.00 63,946.68 .00 289,514.81 259,070.19 53 480,044.47 Department 514 - Village Attorney 720,000.00 .00 720,000.00 2,600.00 .00 168,216.66 551,783.34 23 586,689.89 Department 519 - General Government 3,519,267.00 153,125.00 3,672,392.00 148,831.06 455,326.80 1,751,882.66 1,465,182.54 60 3,097,252.14 Department 521 - Police Department 13,587,431.00 56,625.00 13,644,056.00 877,215.02 49,286.00 5,876,140.75 7,718,629.25 43 12,457,108.87 Department 524 - Building, Planning & Zoning -BPZ 3,915,807.00 15,500.00 3,931,307.00 249,059.37 52,295.24 1,606,867.22 2,272,144.54 42 3,589,516.92 Department 525 - Emergency and Disaster Relief .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++ .00 Department 539 - Public Works 1,131,062.00 58,330.00 1,189,392.00 72,451.91 .00 494,428.62 694,963.38 42 1,043,347.73 Department 572 - Parks and Recreation 4,484,625.00 45,000.00 4,529,625.00 256,222.24 .00 1,783,648.33 2,745,976.67 39 4,030,341.98 Department 575 - Pinecrest Gardens 3,820,225.00 .00 3,820,225.00 186,534.14 28,460.00 1,835,637.62 1,956,127.38 49 3,534,249.12 EXPENSE TOTALS $40,605,847.00 $328,580.00 $40,934,427.00 $2,409,269.54 $641,816.98 $18,702,775.53 $21,589,834.49 47% $35,637,495.82 Fund 001 - General Fund Totals REVENUE TOTALS 37,886,927.00 .00 37,886,927.00 1,958,586.63 .00 25,033,131.55 12,853,795.45 66% 36,794,857.64 EXPENSE TOTALS 40,605,847.00 328,580.00 40,934,427.00 2,409,269.54 641,816.98 18,702,775.53 21,589,834.49 47% 35,637,495.82 Fund 001 - General Fund Totals ($2,718,920.00) ($328,580.00) ($3,047,500.00) ($450,682.91) ($641,816.98) $6,330,356.02 ($8,736,039.04) $1,157,361.82 Run by Eileen Coto on 03/27/2025 10:57:18 AM Page 1 of 15 Budget by Organization Report Through 03/31/25 Prior Fiscal Year Activity Excluded Summary Listing Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/ Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year Total Fund 101 - Stormwater Utility Fund REVENUE Department 000 - . 1,410,000.00 .00 1,410,000.00 33,877.94 .00 2,329,623.96 (919,623.96) 165 2,450,925.62 REVENUE TOTALS $1,410,000.00 $0.00 $1,410,000.00 $33,877.94 $0.00 $2,329,623.96 ($919,623.96) 165% $2,450,925.62 EXPENSE Department 538 - Stormwater 8,196,625.00 801,940.00 8,998,565.00 560,312.64 1,061,922.00 741,878.38 7,194,764.62 20 1,668,072.57 EXPENSE TOTALS $8,196,625.00 $801,940.00 $8,998,565.00 $560,312.64 $1,061,922.00 $741,878.38 $7,194,764.62 20% $1,668,072.57 Fund 101 - Stormwater Utility Fund Totals REVENUE TOTALS 1,410,000.00 .00 1,410,000.00 33,877.94 .00 2,329,623.96 (919,623.96) 165% 2,450,925.62 EXPENSE TOTALS 8,196,625.00 801,940.00 8,998,565.00 560,312.64 1,061,922.00 741,878.38 7,194,764.62 20% 1,668,072.57 Fund 101 - Stormwater Utility Fund Totals ($6,786,625.00) ($801,940.00) ($7,588,565.00) ($526,434.70) ($1,061,922.00) $1,587,745.58 ($8,114,388.58) $782,853.05 Run by Eileen Coto on 03/27/2025 10:57:18 AM Page 2 of 15 Budget by Organization Report Through 03/31/25 Prior Fiscal Year Activity Excluded Summary Listing Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/ Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year Total Fund 102 - Transportation Fund REVENUE Department 000 - . 1,850,410.00 .00 1,850,410.00 .00 .00 1,550,281.69 300,128.31 84 1,077,120.83 REVENUE TOTALS $1,850,410.00 $0.00 $1,850,410.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,550,281.69 $300,128.31 84% $1,077,120.83 EXPENSE Department 000 - . .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++ .00 Department 541 - Transportation 1,968,995.00 330,830.00 2,299,825.00 14,951.57 201,628.67 428,318.83 1,669,877.50 27 1,037,706.63 EXPENSE TOTALS $1,968,995.00 $330,830.00 $2,299,825.00 $14,951.57 $201,628.67 $428,318.83 $1,669,877.50 27% $1,037,706.63 Fund 102 - Transportation Fund Totals REVENUE TOTALS 1,850,410.00 .00 1,850,410.00 .00 .00 1,550,281.69 300,128.31 84% 1,077,120.83 EXPENSE TOTALS 1,968,995.00 330,830.00 2,299,825.00 14,951.57 201,628.67 428,318.83 1,669,877.50 27% 1,037,706.63 Fund 102 - Transportation Fund Totals ($118,585.00) ($330,830.00) ($449,415.00) ($14,951.57) ($201,628.67) $1,121,962.86 ($1,369,749.19) $39,414.20 Run by Eileen Coto on 03/27/2025 10:57:18 AM Page 3 of 15 Budget by Organization Report Through 03/31/25 Prior Fiscal Year Activity Excluded Summary Listing Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/ Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year Total Fund 103 - Police Education Fund REVENUE Department 000 - . 4,200.00 .00 4,200.00 228.76 .00 3,360.46 839.54 80 7,714.49 REVENUE TOTALS $4,200.00 $0.00 $4,200.00 $228.76 $0.00 $3,360.46 $839.54 80% $7,714.49 EXPENSE Department 521 - Police Department 17,925.00 .00 17,925.00 .00 .00 .00 17,925.00 0 (721.00) EXPENSE TOTALS $17,925.00 $0.00 $17,925.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $17,925.00 0% ($721.00) Fund 103 - Police Education Fund Totals REVENUE TOTALS 4,200.00 .00 4,200.00 228.76 .00 3,360.46 839.54 80% 7,714.49 EXPENSE TOTALS 17,925.00 .00 17,925.00 .00 .00 .00 17,925.00 0% (721.00) Fund 103 - Police Education Fund Totals ($13,725.00) $0.00 ($13,725.00) $228.76 $0.00 $3,360.46 ($17,085.46) $8,435.49 Run by Eileen Coto on 03/27/2025 10:57:18 AM Page 4 of 15 Budget by Organization Report Through 03/31/25 Prior Fiscal Year Activity Excluded Summary Listing Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/ Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year Total Fund 104 - Police Forfeiture Fund REVENUE Department 000 - . .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++ .00 REVENUE TOTALS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 +++ $0.00 EXPENSE Department 521 - Police Department .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++ .00 EXPENSE TOTALS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 +++ $0.00 Fund 104 - Police Forfeiture Fund Totals REVENUE TOTALS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++ .00 EXPENSE TOTALS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++ .00 Fund 104 - Police Forfeiture Fund Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Run by Eileen Coto on 03/27/2025 10:57:18 AM Page 5 of 15 Budget by Organization Report Through 03/31/25 Prior Fiscal Year Activity Excluded Summary Listing Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/ Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year Total Fund 105 - Hardwire, 911 Fund REVENUE Department 000 - . 47,825.00 .00 47,825.00 .00 .00 40,444.93 7,380.07 85 32,584.24 REVENUE TOTALS $47,825.00 $0.00 $47,825.00 $0.00 $0.00 $40,444.93 $7,380.07 85% $32,584.24 EXPENSE Department 521 - Police Department 54,265.00 .00 54,265.00 546.01 .00 22,809.59 31,455.41 42 35,993.86 EXPENSE TOTALS $54,265.00 $0.00 $54,265.00 $546.01 $0.00 $22,809.59 $31,455.41 42% $35,993.86 Fund 105 - Hardwire, 911 Fund Totals REVENUE TOTALS 47,825.00 .00 47,825.00 .00 .00 40,444.93 7,380.07 85% 32,584.24 EXPENSE TOTALS 54,265.00 .00 54,265.00 546.01 .00 22,809.59 31,455.41 42% 35,993.86 Fund 105 - Hardwire, 911 Fund Totals ($6,440.00) $0.00 ($6,440.00) ($546.01) $0.00 $17,635.34 ($24,075.34) ($3,409.62) Run by Eileen Coto on 03/27/2025 10:57:18 AM Page 6 of 15 Budget by Organization Report Through 03/31/25 Prior Fiscal Year Activity Excluded Summary Listing Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/ Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year Total Fund 106 - Wireless, 911 Fund REVENUE Department 000 - . 89,945.00 .00 89,945.00 .00 .00 52,282.11 37,662.89 58 76,538.05 REVENUE TOTALS $89,945.00 $0.00 $89,945.00 $0.00 $0.00 $52,282.11 $37,662.89 58% $76,538.05 EXPENSE Department 521 - Police Department 92,760.00 .00 92,760.00 932.81 .00 38,966.76 53,793.24 42 99,696.88 EXPENSE TOTALS $92,760.00 $0.00 $92,760.00 $932.81 $0.00 $38,966.76 $53,793.24 42% $99,696.88 Fund 106 - Wireless, 911 Fund Totals REVENUE TOTALS 89,945.00 .00 89,945.00 .00 .00 52,282.11 37,662.89 58% 76,538.05 EXPENSE TOTALS 92,760.00 .00 92,760.00 932.81 .00 38,966.76 53,793.24 42% 99,696.88 Fund 106 - Wireless, 911 Fund Totals ($2,815.00) $0.00 ($2,815.00) ($932.81) $0.00 $13,315.35 ($16,130.35) ($23,158.83) Run by Eileen Coto on 03/27/2025 10:57:18 AM Page 7 of 15 Budget by Organization Report Through 03/31/25 Prior Fiscal Year Activity Excluded Summary Listing Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/ Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year Total Fund 107 - CITT Public Transit Fund REVENUE Department 000 - . 1,259,295.00 .00 1,259,295.00 161,973.96 .00 433,795.26 825,499.74 34 1,454,021.11 REVENUE TOTALS $1,259,295.00 $0.00 $1,259,295.00 $161,973.96 $0.00 $433,795.26 $825,499.74 34% $1,454,021.11 EXPENSE Department 541 - Transportation 2,659,445.00 .00 2,659,445.00 25,417.63 190,878.53 471,172.39 1,997,394.08 25 869,699.61 EXPENSE TOTALS $2,659,445.00 $0.00 $2,659,445.00 $25,417.63 $190,878.53 $471,172.39 $1,997,394.08 25% $869,699.61 Fund 107 - CITT Public Transit Fund Totals REVENUE TOTALS 1,259,295.00 .00 1,259,295.00 161,973.96 .00 433,795.26 825,499.74 34% 1,454,021.11 EXPENSE TOTALS 2,659,445.00 .00 2,659,445.00 25,417.63 190,878.53 471,172.39 1,997,394.08 25% 869,699.61 Fund 107 - CITT Public Transit Fund Totals ($1,400,150.00) $0.00 ($1,400,150.00) $136,556.33 ($190,878.53) ($37,377.13) ($1,171,894.34) $584,321.50 Run by Eileen Coto on 03/27/2025 10:57:18 AM Page 8 of 15 Budget by Organization Report Through 03/31/25 Prior Fiscal Year Activity Excluded Summary Listing Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/ Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year Total Fund 108 - Prepaid Phone 911 Fund REVENUE Department 000 - . 74,480.00 .00 74,480.00 .00 .00 64,340.04 10,139.96 86 32,073.38 REVENUE TOTALS $74,480.00 $0.00 $74,480.00 $0.00 $0.00 $64,340.04 $10,139.96 86% $32,073.38 EXPENSE Department 521 - Police Department 76,764.00 .00 76,764.00 772.48 .00 32,271.75 44,492.25 42 36,167.91 EXPENSE TOTALS $76,764.00 $0.00 $76,764.00 $772.48 $0.00 $32,271.75 $44,492.25 42% $36,167.91 Fund 108 - Prepaid Phone 911 Fund Totals REVENUE TOTALS 74,480.00 .00 74,480.00 .00 .00 64,340.04 10,139.96 86% 32,073.38 EXPENSE TOTALS 76,764.00 .00 76,764.00 772.48 .00 32,271.75 44,492.25 42% 36,167.91 Fund 108 - Prepaid Phone 911 Fund Totals ($2,284.00) $0.00 ($2,284.00) ($772.48) $0.00 $32,068.29 ($34,352.29) ($4,094.53) Run by Eileen Coto on 03/27/2025 10:57:18 AM Page 9 of 15 Budget by Organization Report Through 03/31/25 Prior Fiscal Year Activity Excluded Summary Listing Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/ Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year Total Fund 109 - Police Impact Fee Fund REVENUE Department 000 - . 15,100.00 .00 15,100.00 1,392.00 .00 16,232.91 (1,132.91) 108 22,992.39 REVENUE TOTALS $15,100.00 $0.00 $15,100.00 $1,392.00 $0.00 $16,232.91 ($1,132.91) 108% $22,992.39 EXPENSE Department 521 - Police Department 34,245.00 6,780.00 41,025.00 .00 .00 .00 41,025.00 0 2,460.90 EXPENSE TOTALS $34,245.00 $6,780.00 $41,025.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $41,025.00 0% $2,460.90 Fund 109 - Police Impact Fee Fund Totals REVENUE TOTALS 15,100.00 .00 15,100.00 1,392.00 .00 16,232.91 (1,132.91) 108% 22,992.39 EXPENSE TOTALS 34,245.00 6,780.00 41,025.00 .00 .00 .00 41,025.00 0% 2,460.90 Fund 109 - Police Impact Fee Fund Totals ($19,145.00) ($6,780.00) ($25,925.00) $1,392.00 $0.00 $16,232.91 ($42,157.91) $20,531.49 Run by Eileen Coto on 03/27/2025 10:57:18 AM Page 10 of 15 Budget by Organization Report Through 03/31/25 Prior Fiscal Year Activity Excluded Summary Listing Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/ Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year Total Fund 110 - Parks Impact Fee Fund REVENUE Department 000 - . 125,300.00 .00 125,300.00 7,309.00 .00 122,054.58 3,245.42 97 180,145.20 REVENUE TOTALS $125,300.00 $0.00 $125,300.00 $7,309.00 $0.00 $122,054.58 $3,245.42 97% $180,145.20 EXPENSE Department 572 - Parks and Recreation 271,000.00 .00 271,000.00 .00 85,684.50 74,315.50 111,000.00 59 41,118.97 Department 575 - Pinecrest Gardens .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++ .00 EXPENSE TOTALS $271,000.00 $0.00 $271,000.00 $0.00 $85,684.50 $74,315.50 $111,000.00 59% $41,118.97 Fund 110 - Parks Impact Fee Fund Totals REVENUE TOTALS 125,300.00 .00 125,300.00 7,309.00 .00 122,054.58 3,245.42 97% 180,145.20 EXPENSE TOTALS 271,000.00 .00 271,000.00 .00 85,684.50 74,315.50 111,000.00 59% 41,118.97 Fund 110 - Parks Impact Fee Fund Totals ($145,700.00) $0.00 ($145,700.00) $7,309.00 ($85,684.50) $47,739.08 ($107,754.58) $139,026.23 Run by Eileen Coto on 03/27/2025 10:57:18 AM Page 11 of 15 Budget by Organization Report Through 03/31/25 Prior Fiscal Year Activity Excluded Summary Listing Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/ Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year Total Fund 111 - Municipal Services Impact Fee REVENUE Department 000 - . 35,500.00 .00 35,500.00 942.00 .00 17,004.27 18,495.73 48 37,322.63 REVENUE TOTALS $35,500.00 $0.00 $35,500.00 $942.00 $0.00 $17,004.27 $18,495.73 48% $37,322.63 EXPENSE Department 519 - General Government 21,030.00 .00 21,030.00 .00 .00 19,077.00 1,953.00 91 27,492.77 EXPENSE TOTALS $21,030.00 $0.00 $21,030.00 $0.00 $0.00 $19,077.00 $1,953.00 91% $27,492.77 Fund 111 - Municipal Services Impact Fee Totals REVENUE TOTALS 35,500.00 .00 35,500.00 942.00 .00 17,004.27 18,495.73 48% 37,322.63 EXPENSE TOTALS 21,030.00 .00 21,030.00 .00 .00 19,077.00 1,953.00 91% 27,492.77 Fund 111 - Municipal Services Impact Fee Totals $14,470.00 $0.00 $14,470.00 $942.00 $0.00 ($2,072.73) $16,542.73 $9,829.86 Run by Eileen Coto on 03/27/2025 10:57:18 AM Page 12 of 15 Budget by Organization Report Through 03/31/25 Prior Fiscal Year Activity Excluded Summary Listing Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/ Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year Total Fund 112 - Stormwater Impact Fee Fund REVENUE Department 000 - . 115,000.00 .00 115,000.00 2,083.16 .00 48,623.32 66,376.68 42 118,234.03 REVENUE TOTALS $115,000.00 $0.00 $115,000.00 $2,083.16 $0.00 $48,623.32 $66,376.68 42% $118,234.03 EXPENSE Department 538 - Stormwater 115,000.00 .00 115,000.00 .00 .00 .00 115,000.00 0 .00 EXPENSE TOTALS $115,000.00 $0.00 $115,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $115,000.00 0% $0.00 Fund 112 - Stormwater Impact Fee Fund Totals REVENUE TOTALS 115,000.00 .00 115,000.00 2,083.16 .00 48,623.32 66,376.68 42% 118,234.03 EXPENSE TOTALS 115,000.00 .00 115,000.00 .00 .00 .00 115,000.00 0% .00 Fund 112 - Stormwater Impact Fee Fund Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,083.16 $0.00 $48,623.32 ($48,623.32) $118,234.03 Run by Eileen Coto on 03/27/2025 10:57:18 AM Page 13 of 15 Budget by Organization Report Through 03/31/25 Prior Fiscal Year Activity Excluded Summary Listing Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/ Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year Total Fund 201 - Debt Service Fund REVENUE Department 000 - . 4,032,350.00 .00 4,032,350.00 412,969.99 .00 1,037,447.45 2,994,902.55 26 3,485,241.38 REVENUE TOTALS $4,032,350.00 $0.00 $4,032,350.00 $412,969.99 $0.00 $1,037,447.45 $2,994,902.55 26% $3,485,241.38 EXPENSE Department 000 - . 4,015,210.00 .00 4,015,210.00 348,867.05 .00 770,189.69 3,245,020.31 19 3,214,551.69 EXPENSE TOTALS $4,015,210.00 $0.00 $4,015,210.00 $348,867.05 $0.00 $770,189.69 $3,245,020.31 19% $3,214,551.69 Fund 201 - Debt Service Fund Totals REVENUE TOTALS 4,032,350.00 .00 4,032,350.00 412,969.99 .00 1,037,447.45 2,994,902.55 26% 3,485,241.38 EXPENSE TOTALS 4,015,210.00 .00 4,015,210.00 348,867.05 .00 770,189.69 3,245,020.31 19% 3,214,551.69 Fund 201 - Debt Service Fund Totals $17,140.00 $0.00 $17,140.00 $64,102.94 $0.00 $267,257.76 ($250,117.76) $270,689.69 Run by Eileen Coto on 03/27/2025 10:57:18 AM Page 14 of 15 Budget by Organization Report Through 03/31/25 Prior Fiscal Year Activity Excluded Summary Listing Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/ Organization Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year Total Fund 301 - Capital Projects Fund REVENUE Department 000 - . 17,541,530.00 .00 17,541,530.00 .00 .00 1,992,777.73 15,548,752.27 11 16,915,606.69 REVENUE TOTALS $17,541,530.00 $0.00 $17,541,530.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,992,777.73 $15,548,752.27 11% $16,915,606.69 EXPENSE Department 000 - . 150,000.00 .00 150,000.00 .00 .00 .00 150,000.00 0 180,543.05 Department 511 - Village Council .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++ .00 Department 519 - General Government 171,655.00 41,495.00 213,150.00 2,503.40 35,952.45 175,821.76 1,375.79 99 (255,359.72) Department 521 - Police Department 525,590.00 380,680.00 906,270.00 3,112.58 496,385.06 73,686.06 336,198.88 63 742,292.81 Department 524 - Building, Planning & Zoning -BPZ .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++ 11,889.45 Department 539 - Public Works 125,000.00 3,059,285.00 3,184,285.00 .00 641,827.13 140,463.55 2,401,994.32 25 606,592.59 Department 572 - Parks and Recreation 5,109,755.00 8,298,919.00 13,408,674.00 230,131.50 5,269,539.86 1,181,810.37 6,957,323.77 48 11,324,608.83 Department 575 - Pinecrest Gardens 1,455,935.00 1,640,723.00 3,096,658.00 27,376.65 1,062,930.40 723,970.60 1,309,757.00 58 1,121,949.32 EXPENSE TOTALS $7,537,935.00 $13,421,102.00 $20,959,037.00 $263,124.13 $7,506,634.90 $2,295,752.34 $11,156,649.76 47% $13,732,516.33 Fund 301 - Capital Projects Fund Totals REVENUE TOTALS 17,541,530.00 .00 17,541,530.00 .00 .00 1,992,777.73 15,548,752.27 11% 16,915,606.69 EXPENSE TOTALS 7,537,935.00 13,421,102.00 20,959,037.00 263,124.13 7,506,634.90 2,295,752.34 11,156,649.76 47% 13,732,516.33 Fund 301 - Capital Projects Fund Totals $10,003,595.00 ($13,421,102.00) ($3,417,507.00) ($263,124.13) ($7,506,634.90) ($302,974.61) $4,392,102.51 $3,183,090.36 Grand Totals REVENUE TOTALS 64,487,862.00 .00 64,487,862.00 2,579,363.44 .00 32,741,400.26 31,746,461.74 51% 62,685,377.68 EXPENSE TOTALS 65,667,046.00 14,889,232.00 80,556,278.00 3,624,193.86 9,688,565.58 23,597,527.76 47,270,184.66 41% 56,402,252.94 Grand Totals ($1,179,184.00) ($14,889,232.00) ($16,068,416.00) ($1,044,830.42) ($9,688,565.58) $9,143,872.50 ($15,523,722.92) $6,283,124.74 Run by Eileen Coto on 03/27/2025 10:57:18 AM Page 15 of 15 Page 3 Total City National Bank State of Florida Investment Pool 001 General Fund 20,515,155 $ 9,619,039 $ $ 10,896,117 101 Stormwater Fund 4,015,084 $ $ 3,444,338 $ 570,747 102 Transportation Fund 1,453,680 $ $ 1,453,680 103 Police Education Fund 31,919 $ $ 31,919 104 Forfeiture Fund - $ $ - 105 Hardwire Fund 28,287 $ $ 28,287 106 Wireless Fund 15,511 $ $ 15,511 107 CITT Public Transit Fund 1,865,751 $ $ 1,865,751 108 Prepaid Wireless 911 37,591 $ $ 37,591 109 Police Impact Fee Fund 42,865 $ $ 42,865 110 Parks Impact Fee Fund 209,595 $ $ 209,595 111 Municipal Services Impact Fee 110,021 $ $ 110,021 112 Stormwater Impact Fee Fund 550,174 $ $ 550,174 201 Debt Service Fund 999,322 $ $ 999,322 301 Capital Projects Fund 9,257,925 $ $ 7,787,340 $ 1,470,585 All Funds Total 39,132,879 $ 26,195,430 $ 12,937,448 $ CASH SUMMARY - FEBRUARY 2025 Description of Fund 67% 33% All Funds Cash Summary - $39,132,879 City National Bank State of Florida Investment Pool Page 4 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 October 183,745.84 $ 284,196.07 $ 382,364.60 $ 280,500.41 $ 282,016.68 $ November 137,541.94 $ 333,988.54 $ 120,324.38 $ 186,991.79 $ 227,412.81 $ December 214,051.63 $ 229,621.59 $ 212,730.80 $ 312,702.34 $ 219,709.65 $ January 173,247.94 $ 297,805.14 $ 442,510.95 $ 209,494.32 $ 204,918.94 $ February 206,303.66 $ 464,680.57 $ 299,959.30 $ 353,780.81 $ 194,445.85 $ March 251,999.44 $ 263,899.70 $ 518,823.48 $ 314,993.55 $ April 208,688.52 $ 472,184.53 $ 222,212.25 $ 180,983.21 $ May 228,701.59 $ 383,297.87 $ 306,321.47 $ 301,904.98 $ June 407,437.73 $ 454,839.34 $ 179,687.28 $ 205,298.82 $ July $ 254,125.18 $ 237,354.79 $ 344,859.94 $ 213,683.46 August 265,216.93 $ 351,555.30 $ 305,744.03 $ 237,607.34 $ September 324,573.94 $ 473,249.93 $ 207,262.69 $ 237,263.89 $ Totals 2,855,634.34 $ 4,246,673.37 $ 3,542,801.17 $ 3,035,204.92 $ 1,128,503.93 $ BUILDING PERMIT REVENUES $- $100,000.00 $200,000.00 $300,000.00 $400,000.00 $500,000.00 $600,000.00 October Building Permit Revenues BUILDING PERMIT REVENUES FY 2021 BUILDING PERMIT REVENUES FY 2022 BUILDING PERMIT REVENUES FY 2023 BUILDING PERMIT REVENUES FY 2024 BUILDING PERMIT REVENUES FY 2025 Page 5 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 October 50,305.88 $ 92,005.68 $ 120,784.72 $ 129,665.02 $ 121,028.17 $ November 44,526.26 $ 105,980.97 $ 107,995.43 $ 121,260.19 $ 128,558.99 $ December 56,820.26 $ 107,452.93 $ 118,526.97 $ 134,609.20 $ 133,561.39 $ January 55,454.55 $ 104,153.19 $ 148,203.28 $ 160,130.17 $ 166,863.11 $ February 72,340.82 $ 127,123.34 $ 159,765.37 $ 166,317.14 $ 167,397.64 $ March 89,176.62 $ 153,757.93 $ 190,163.87 $ 179,115.47 $ April 134,824.66 $ 138,821.75 $ 162,975.24 $ 167,380.68 $ May 110,531.84 $ 143,518.09 $ 161,053.70 $ 156,186.20 $ June 111,045.09 $ 82,889.54 $ 81,206.55 $ 106,961.02 $ July 102,080.95 $ 80,290.33 $ 84,214.98 $ 84,470.04 $ August 108,611.52 $ 112,647.65 $ 132,539.40 $ 123,502.25 $ September 76,065.16 $ 136,479.87 $ 144,977.49 $ 151,916.63 $ Totals 1,011,783.61 $ 1,385,121.27 $ 1,612,407.00 $ 1,681,514.01 $ 717,409.30 $ COMMUNITY CENTER REVENUES BY FISCAL YEAR $- $100,000.00 $200,000.00 $300,000.00 October Community Center Revenues COMMUNITY CENTER REVENUES BY FY 2021 COMMUNITY CENTER REVENUES BY FY 2022 COMMUNITY CENTER REVENUES BY FY 2023 COMMUNITY CENTER REVENUES BY FY 2024 COMMUNITY CENTER REVENUES BY FY 2025 Page 6 FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 FY2024 FY2025 October 35,413.56 $ 120,551.14 $ 89,588.77 $ 220,151.05 $ 222,207.83 $ November 33,563.16 $ 154,247.36 $ 172,298.22 $ 93,919.96 $ 94,987.79 $ December 146,743.69 $ 228,960.70 $ 223,364.41 $ 213,095.90 $ 276,377.77 $ January 65,023.82 $ 93,963.02 $ 163,659.44 $ 204,646.78 $ 187,328.61 $ February 45,724.98 $ 62,258.25 $ 175,015.98 $ 177,124.89 $ 158,752.00 $ March 61,847.88 $ 147,394.91 $ 239,995.49 $ 210,308.28 $ April 71,173.37 $ 161,418.96 $ 152,001.67 $ 180,411.11 $ May 68,457.73 $ 92,822.09 $ 129,402.19 $ 154,140.21 $ June $ 59,478.76 $ 91,335.08 93,099.18 $ 87,885.63 $ July 50,123.66 $ 116,502.86 $ 94,682.00 $ 90,385.99 $ August 30,832.49 $ 74,666.62 $ 76,148.98 $ 59,190.76 $ September 39,341.74 $ 50,437.45 $ 87,521.61 $ 64,167.96 $ Subtotal 707,724.84 $ 1,394,558.44 $ 1,696,777.94 $ 1,755,428.52 $ 939,654.00 $ Grants YTD 394,462.95 $ 131,698.50 $ 212,918.00 $ 195,985.00 $ - $ Donations YTD 5,000.00 $ 10,313.00 $ - $ - $ - $ Total Revenues 1,107,187.79 $ 1,536,569.94 $ 1,909,695.94 $ 1,951,413.52 $ 939,654.00 $ PINECREST GARDENS REVENUES $- $100,000.00 $200,000.00 $300,000.00 October Pinecrest Gardens Revenues PINECREST GARDENS REVENUES BY FY 2021 PINECREST GARDENS REVENUES BY FY 2022 PINECREST GARDENS REVENUES BY FY 2023 PINECREST GARDENS REVENUES BY FY 2024 PINECREST GARDENS REVENUES BY FY 2025 DATE: March 28, 2025 TO: Yocelyn Galiano, ICMA-CM, Village Manager FROM: Paul W. Buckler, Building Director RE: March 2025 Monthly Report Atached for your informaƟon please find the monthly report for the Building Division of the Building and Planning Department. This report provides data regarding the permiƫng and inspecƟon acƟviƟes for the prior month, value of construcƟon amounts and code cases. Presently, all building division funcƟons including intake, reviews and inspecƟons are operaƟng at full capacity with no posiƟon vacancies. Based on the year-to-date acƟvity through March 2025 the following observaƟons can be made when comparing to the same period the previous year: • All building permit activity has decreased by 16.8% • All inspection activity has decreased by 32% • Code compliance violation issued have increased by 1% • New home permit applications have decreased by 42.8% ACTIVITY March 2025 10/1/2023 - 3/31/2024 YTD 10/1/2024 - 3/27/2025 YTD PERMITS ISSUED Building 101 866 711 Electrical 35 529 302 Mechanical 10 162 108 Plumbing/LPGX 37 360 289 Total Permits 183 1,695 1,410 Value of ConstrucƟon 4,414,000 55,280,153 31,185,700 New House Permits 3 35 20 ACTIVITY March 2025 10/1/2023 - 3/31/2024 YTD 10/1/2024 - 3/27/2025 YTD CERTIFICATES ISSUED CerƟficate of Occupancy - ResidenƟal 22 27 53 CerƟficate of CompleƟon – ResidenƟal 0 0 3 CerƟficate of Use and Occupancy - Commercial 0 4 7 BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS Cases 9 80 81 INSPECTIONS Building and Roofing 660 7,108 4,465 Electrical 157 1,469 1,147 Mechanical 51 698 485 Plumbing/LPGX 153 1,584 1,282 Total InspecƟons 1,021 10,844 7,379 DATE: March 28, 2025 TO: Yocelyn Galiano, ICMA-CM, Village Manager FROM: Stephen R. Olmsted, AICP, LEED-GA, Planning Director RE: March 2025 Monthly Report Attached for your information please find the monthly report for the Planning Division of the Building and Planning Department. This report provides data for planning, zoning, and code compliance activities for the prior month as well as a list of noteworthy development projects. ACTIVITY MARCH 2025 10/1/2023 - 03/28/2024 YTD 10/1/2024 - 03/28/2025 YTD PLANNING Zoning Compliance – Plans Review 268 1,759 1,683 Zoning Letters/Code Interpretations 41 219 198 Zoning Permits 31 112 149 CODE COMPLIANCE Code Cases Opened 366 (351 Proactive) 1,290 1,647 Code Compliance Reminders 200 689 820 Notices to Appear Issued 10 143 92 Zoning, Landscaping, Local Business Tax, and Foreclosure Inspections 296 1,889 1,787 Civil Violations 36 100 178 Special Magistrate Cases 47 154 202 Total Open Cases: 664 N/A N/A N/A Planning Division 2 | P a g e ACTIVITY MARCH 2025 10/1/2023 - 03/28/2024 YTD 10/1/2024 - 03/28/2025 YTD LICENSES Business Tax – New 10 71 80 Business Tax – Renewal 8 6 330 Total licenses Issued & Renewed 18 77 410 Total Active Licenses: 1,224 N/A N/A N/A 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 Total Activity by Fiscal Year Code Cases Business Tax Receipts Plan Reviews Zoning Permits 364 268 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 Plan Review Zoning Plans Reviewed - March MAR 2024 MAR 2025 17 31 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Zoning Permits Zoning Permits Issued - March MAR 2024 MAR 2025 Planning Division 3 | P a g e The following chart provides details regarding noteworthy commercial and residential development and redevelopment that have been approved and are under construction. Large Development Projects Name and Address Project Description 1 Lexus of Kendall -Pre- Owned The new pre-owned sales building is under construction. 2 University of Miami Medical Office Building Staff has met with University of Miami to review preliminary conceptual plans for the development of a new medical office building at 13251 Pinecrest Parkway, site of the former Macy’s Furniture building. Conceptual plans are being prepared and will be scheduled for review by the Village Council in an advertised public hearing following submittal of a complete application and plans. 3 Sergio’s Restaurant Plans have been submitted by Sergio’s Restaurant for remodeling and establishment of a new restaurant at 11927 Pinecrest Parkway, the site of the former IHOP restaurant. Review comments have been provided and building permits will be issued upon satisfactory resolution of outstanding review comments. 4 Rolls Royce/Bentley Dealership Preliminary plans have been submitted for the establishment of a Rolls Royce and Bentley automobile dealership at 10175 Pinecrest Parkway, the site of Azhar Rugs. A conditional use permit application and plans will be scheduled for review by the Village Council in an advertised public hearing following submittal of a complete application and plans. 187 366 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 Code Compliance Cases Code Compliance Cases - March MAR 2024 MAR 2025 19 10 0 5 10 15 20 Business Tax Receipts Business Tax Receipts Issued - March MAR 2024 MAR 2025 DATE: March 27, 2025 TO: Yocelyn Galiano, ICMA-CM, Village Manager FROM: Robert C. Mattes, CPRE, CPSI, Parks and Recreation Director RE: March 2025 Monthly Report The Pinecrest Parks and Recreation Department had an exciting and productive month of March, highlighted by several successful community events and ongoing facility improvements. Early in the month, the department hosted its annual car show, which showcased over 100 classic and muscle cars. This beloved event drew more than 1,000 visitors throughout the day, offering residents and car enthusiasts an opportunity to connect and celebrate their shared passion. We extend our gratitude to all participants who brought their vehicles and to the community members who attended. The car show continues to be a significant community builder, fostering engagement and enhancing the sense of camaraderie within Pinecrest. Construction at Coral Pine Park remains on track, with notable progress visible throughout the site. The walls of the new building are taking shape. Additionally, the trees affected by the construction have been successfully relocated, and the construction team is providing ongoing care and monitoring. While the tennis and pickleball courts have experienced temporary interruptions due to the work, they remain open for public use. We are committed to providing as much advance notice as possible when court closures are necessary to minimize disruptions for our residents and visitors. The department hosted the second annual Neon Run at Evelyn Greer Park in partnership with the Youth Advisory Council. This vibrant, youth-focused event saw strong participation from local teens, building on the success of the inaugural run. The event provided a fun and energetic environment for young community members to engage with their peers and stay active. We appreciate the collaboration with the Youth Advisory Council and look forward to our continued collaboration. Overall, March was a month of meaningful community engagement and visible progress, reflecting our commitment to providing exceptional recreational experiences for all residents. Parks and Recreation Department 2 | P a g e PERFORMANCE METRICS The following graphics represent general performance metrics for the Parks and Recreation Department and Pinecrest Community Center. The Parks and Recreation Department is currently operating at a 79.60% Fiscal Year cost recovery rate through the month of February. *Note: The above graphic does not represent the final Community Center revenue or expenses for March. Updated March revenue and expenses will be reported in the April report. $- $200,000.00 $400,000.00 $600,000.00 $800,000.00 $1,000,000.00 Park Revenue Community Center Revenue Total YTD Revenue Total YTD Expenses Combined Parks and Community Center Revenue and Expenses through February 2025 2024 2025 $0.00 $200,000.00 $400,000.00 $600,000.00 $800,000.00 Feb-24 Feb-25 2024 YTD Total 2025 YTD Total Community Center Financials February 2025 Community Center Expenses Community Center Revenue $0.00 $200,000.00 $400,000.00 $600,000.00 $800,000.00 $1,000,000.00 Mar-24 Mar-25 2024 YTD Total 2025 YTD Total Community Center Financials March 2025* Community Center Expenses Community Center Revenue Parks and Recreation Department 3 | P a g e 0 1000 2000 3000 Non Fitness Program Participants Fitness Program Participants Senior Program Participants Total Participants Total Program Participants March 2025 2024 2025 0 100 200 300 Senior Programs Offered Fitness Programs Offered General Programs Offered Total Programs Offered Total Programs Offered March 2025 2024 2025 1800 1900 2000 2100 2200 2300 2024 2025 Total Fitness Center Memberships March 2025 1865, 85% 342, 15% Fitness Center Patron Participation March 2025 Resident Non-Resident Fitness Center Membership Breakdown March 2025 90 Day Non-Resident Gym Membership 90 Day Resident Gym Membership Daily Gym Membership Family Non-Resident Gym Membership Family Resident Gym Membership FitCrest Friday Monthly Non-Resident Gym Membership Monthly Resident Gym Membership One Week Gym Membership Senior Non-Resident Gym Membership Senior Resident Gym Membership Student Special Gym Membership Parks and Recreation Department 4 | P a g e The Pinecrest Parks and Recreation Department is proud to partner with various youth sports associations to offer opportunities for young people to learn new skills and develop their athletic proficiencies. The field rental chart below represents the ratio of athletic field rentals outside of regular league play. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Suniland Park Coral Pine Park Evelyn Greer Park Pinecrest Community Center Total Facility Rentals Facility Rentals March 2025 2024 2025 27, 8% 35, 10% 294, 82% Athletic Field Rentals March 2025 Evelyn Greer Park Athletic Fields Suniland Park Athletic Fields Coral Pine Park Multipurpose Field Village Green Flagler Grove Park DATE: March 27TH , 2025 TO: Yocelyn Galiano, ICMA-CM, Village Manager FROM: David J. Mendez, PE, Public Works Director David J. Mendez RE: March 2025 Monthly Report Attached for your information please find the monthly report for the Public Works Department. This report provides a synopsis of the larger projects that are currently underway or completed the prior month, as well as data regarding the number of permits reviewed, inspections completed, and resident-driven work orders completed during the prior month. STREET TREES PLANTED Year Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Total FY 23 160 FY 24 36 25 4 65 FY 25 13 36 17 15 1 11 93 DRAINAGE PROJECT PHASE PERCENT COMPLETED DESIGN PERMIT BID CONSTRUCTION SMP – Basin 1 100% 50% SMP – Basin 2 100% 100% 50% SMP – Basin 3 100% 50% SMP – Basin 4 100% 50% SMP – Basin 6 100% 100% 72 Avenue Drainage 100% 100% 50% 130 Terrace Drainage 100% 100% 100% 0% 69 Court Drainage 100% 100% 100% 0% Note: SMP=Stormwater Master Plan Public Works Department 2 | P a g e TRAFFIC STUDIES UNDERWAY 1 SW 117th St and SW 77th Ave 2 SW 88th St/Kendall Drive at SW 67th Ave/Ludlam 3 SW 92nd St at SW 67th Ave 4 SW 65th Ave at SW 123rd St, SW 123rd Ter, SW 126th St Rd 5 SW 74th Ave at SW 130th St COMPLETED PROJECTS – MARCH 1 Wayside Market Traffic Study INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROJECTS - ONGOING Miami-Dade County Kendall/Red Intx. Improvement UG signal work completed. Surface work to begin in March. 136 St and 67 Ave Roundabout 90% completed and operational. 136 St and Old Cutler Rd Roundabout 90% completed and operational. Red Road Bridge Repair Non-responsive winning bidder. County in the process of re- bidding the project. Howard Drive Bridge Completion 11/2025 Florida Department of Transportation Sidewalk Connection at 826 Ramp FDOT studied and determined sidewalk connection was not feasible. After follow-up meeting, FDOT agreed to revisit the study. Advised, this area is part of a PD&E study which may recommend closure of 100 St ramp. TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS PHASE PERCENT COMPLETION DESIGN PERMIT BID CONSTRUCTION 136 St Roundabout Sculptures 30% 82 Ave Complete Street Project Chapman Field Dr/60 Ave Crosswalk 100% NA NA Green Mast Wrapping Project 100% 100% 100% 55% Intersection Project 77 Ave & 104 St 90% Kendall & Ludlam Intersection Roadway Project 100% 75% Kendall Drive SUP 100% 100% 90% Ludlam Rd Bridge Pedestrian Project 10% Ludlam Road and SUP Project 0% Design Consultant Selected Wayside Market Crosswalk 100% 50% Public Works Department 3 | P a g e PLAN REVIEWS COMPLETED Year Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Total FY 23 135 132 127 70 74 74 77 95 120 129 99 114 1246 FY 24 116 108 112 87 96 73 121 93 79 91 74 79 1129 FY 25 92 36 100 48 89 117 479 INSPECTIONS COMPLETED Year Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Total FY 23 23 21 32 35 31 23 24 20 36 27 57 30 359 FY 24 27 35 29 29 23 26 26 38 45 36 35 40 389 FY 25 47 33 55 61 47 42 285 WORK ORDERS COMPLETED Year Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Total FY 23 108 165 FY 24 102 142 94 103 155 105 94 100 120 159 118 99 1391 FY 25 80 66 68 87 52 83 436 DATE: March 13, 2025 TO: Yocelyn Galiano, ICMA-CM, Village Manager FROM: Jason Cohen, Police Chief RE: February 2025 Monthly Report Attached for your information please find the monthly report for the Police Department. This report provides data regarding crime in Pinecrest, as well as a synopsis of noteworthy activity for the prior month. Following investigations by the Detective Bureau, the reported data is subject to possible reclassification in subsequent months. CATEGORY Feb-24 Feb-25 Jan - Feb 2024 Jan - Feb 2025 BAKER ACT-MENTAL 3 7 6 11 DECEASED PERSON 1 1 3 1 DISTURBANCE 57 33 113 84 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 2 0 3 1 FALSE ALARMS 94 84 192 191 FRAUD/ECONOMIC CRIMES 13 9 24 19 FIELD INTERVIEWS 0 0 8 0 FOUND PROPERTY 3 2 6 4 MISSING PERSONS 0 0 0 0 NARCOTIC VIOLATIONS 0 0 1 0 INDECENT EXPOSURES 0 0 0 0 LEWD & LASCIVIOUS ACT 0 0 0 0 SIMPLE ASSAULT 5 1 10 7 SUSPICIOUS PERSON-VEHICLE 8 11 30 17 THEFT* 35 20 61 42 VANDALISM 1 1 4 2 VEHICLE RECOVERY 0 0 0 1 WARRANT ARRESTS 2 5 3 6 WEAPONS VIOLATION 0 0 0 0 Police Department 2 | P a g e PART 1 CRIME DURING PRIOR 12 MONTHS CRIME TYPE Mar 2024 Apr 2024 May 2024 June 2024 July 2024 Aug 2024 Sept 2024 Oct 2024 Nov 2024 Dec 2024 Jan 2025 Feb 2025 Homicide 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Forcible Rape 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 Agg. Assault 1 2 0 2 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 Burglary 1 1 6 1 1 3 0 1 4 5 1 3 Larceny* 21 12 24 29 22 38 24 17 22 16 22 20 Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auto Theft 0 3 0 1 1 2 0 0 3 2 3 1 Total Part 1 23 18 30 33 26 43 26 19 32 24 26 25 Note: *Includes vehicle burglary PART 1 CRIME - COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS 2025 CRIME TYPE Jan 2025 Feb 2025 Mar 2025 Apr 2025 May 2025 Jun 2025 July 2025 Aug 2025 Sept 2025 Oct 2025 Nov 2025 Dec 2025 Homicide 0 0 Forcible Rape 0 0 Robbery 0 0 Agg. Assault 0 0 Burglary 1 0 Larceny* 13 16 Arson 0 0 Auto Theft 1 0 Total Part 1 15 16 Note: *Includes vehicle burglary PART 1 CRIME - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS 2025 CRIME TYPE Jan 2025 Feb 2025 Mar 2025 Apr 2025 May 2025 Jun 2025 July 2025 Aug 2025 Sept 2025 Oct 2025 Nov 2025 Dec 2025 Homicide 0 0 Forcible Rape 0 0 Robbery 0 0 Agg. Assault 0 1 Burglary 0 3 Larceny* 9 4 Arson 0 0 Auto Theft 2 1 Total Part 1 11 9 Note: *Includes vehicle burglary Police Department 3 | P a g e DETECTIVE BUREAU The Criminal Investigation Section received a total of 25 cases for the month of February 2025. All were assigned to a member of the Investigations Section for follow-up. Four cases were reclassified as inactive due to insufficient investigative leads, or no further police action required, two exceptionally cleared, and seven cleared by arrest. The bar charts below provide residential and vehicle burglaries data for the prior 12 months. The maps below provide the locations of the residential and vehicle burglaries for the month of February 2025. Residential Burglary Location(s) Vehicle Burglary Location(s) 0 1 6 1 1 3 0 0 4 2 0 3 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Residential Burglary 10 4 10 12 2 8 7 1 2 7 6 1 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Vehicle Burglary Police Department 4 | P a g e VICTIM SERVICES During the month of February 2025, the Victim Services Coordinator contacted 24 victims. All victims were provided with intervention services and support at some level. Contact is not initiated in commercial cases where the victim is a business entity. PATROL ACTIVITY AND TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DATA MILES PATROLED – PRIOR 3 MONTHS December 24,787 January 24,378 February 22,699 1111 850 1084 890 1406 1094114610931053 11951256 1081 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Total Traffic Stops 58 30 41 31 68 56 50 63 30 76 48 67 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Verbal Warnings 432 341 421 313 529 400 360 395 398 439 486 397 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Written Warnings 106 78 74 90 116 58 59 109 97 143 111 68 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Non Moving Citations 282 217 214 213 286 162 202 179 209 237 211 221 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24 Jan-25 Feb-25 Moving Citations Police Department 5 | P a g e TRAFFIC CRASH INVESTIGATIONS Aggregated Speed Data: 85th percentile Village wide (excludes US1) CRIME PREVENTION Area Mar 2024 Apr 2024 May 2024 Jun2 024 Jul 2024 Aug 2024 Sep 2024 Oct 2024 Nov 2024 Dec 2024 Jan 2025 Feb 2025 Total Interior 45 45 48 40 33 34 37 44 49 45 34 46 500 US 1 27 29 26 22 23 16 21 18 29 38 24 18 291 Pedestrian 0 1 0 1 Bicyclist 0 0 1 1 ACTIVITY Mar 2024 Apr 2024 May 2024 Jun 2024 July 2024 Aug 2024 Sept 2024 Oct 2024 Nov 2024 Dec 2024 Jan 2025 Feb 2025 Crime Tips Distributed 685 625 521 375 519 516 442 479 380 446 454 338 Watch Orders Conducted 1701 1381 1303 1682 2236 1954 1761 1987 1706 2088 1790 1245 Police Department 6 | P a g e Pinecrest 03-01-2025 - 03-31-2025 Zone Summary COMPLETED RIDES 3,049 AVG DRIVER RATING 4.91 TOTAL PASSENGERS 3,484 AVG AGE Under 20 21-34 35-50 51-Over AVERAGE TIME Ride request to selected 0.90m Ride request to pickup 18.16m RIDES BY WAITING TIMES 0-10 Min 1091 10-15 Min 476 15-20 Min 397 20-30 Min 536 30+ Min 549 APP RIDES 2,794 FLAG DOWN RIDES 14 MEN DRIVEN 207 FEMALE DRIVEN 3,277 PASSENGERS AND RIDES BY MONTH (YTD) PASSENGERS AND RIDES BY WEEK (YTD) CITT Report TOTAL BOARDINGS 3,484 AVERAGE WEEKDAY BOARDINGS 157.14 AVERAGE WEEKEND BOARDINGS 38.2 AVERAGE MILES PER DAY WEEKDAY 453.2 AVERAGE MILES PER DAY WEEKEND 123.25 PASSENGERS AND RIDES - JANUARY PASSENGERS AND RIDES - FEBRUARY PASSENGERS AND RIDES - MARCH PASSENGERS AND RIDES - APRIL PASSENGERS AND RIDES - MAY PASSENGERS AND RIDES - JUNE PASSENGERS AND RIDES - JULY PASSENGERS AND RIDES - AUGUST PASSENGERS AND RIDES - SEPTEMBER PASSENGERS AND RIDES - OCTOBER PASSENGERS AND RIDES - NOVEMBER PASSENGERS AND RIDES - DECEMBER PASSENGERS AND RIDES - JANUARY PASSENGERS AND RIDES - FEBRUARY PASSENGERS AND RIDES - MARCH RIDE REQUEST MONDAY RIDE REQUEST TUESDAY RIDE REQUEST WEDNESDAY RIDE REQUEST THURSDAY RIDE REQUEST FRIDAY RIDE REQUEST SATURDAY RIDE REQUEST SUNDAY TOTAL PASSENGERS MONDAY TOTAL PASSENGERS TUESDAY TOTAL PASSENGERS WEDNESDAY TOTAL PASSENGERS THURSDAY TOTAL PASSENGERS FRIDAY TOTAL PASSENGERS SATURDAY TOTAL PASSENGERS SUNDAY Key Value Completed Rides 3049 Total Boardings 3484 Avg Weekday Boardings 156.81 Avg Saturday Boardings 38.20 Avg Sunday Boardings 0.00 Vehicles Miles Driven 10,749.70 Vehicles Hours Driven 881.25 Avg Wait Time 18.16 Avg Utilization NEED_INFO Avg Percent Requested Rides Completed 69% Avg Percent On Time Pickup Requests NEED_INFO No Shows Rate 0% Cancellations Rate 31% Avg Journey Time 10.89 Avg Distance Per Ride 3.50 Percent Bookings Shared 12% Key Transit Hub Nos NEED_INFO