Regular Town Council Meeting | 01-21-2026

The Town of Cutler Bay held its regular Town Council meeting on January 21, 2026, focusing heavily on presentations and updates related to ongoing and upcoming capital improvement projects and transit services. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the Legacy Park construction project, where the town is progressing well on schedule and nearly half a million dollars under budget for phase one. The council also reviewed grant awards and soil remediation efforts for Veterans Park and Blue Heron Park, including a $1.5 million grant for cleanup and a $3.3 million contract awarded to Redland Company for soil remediation at Blue Heron Park. Additionally, the Coastal Ridge Preserve project was discussed, highlighting multiple grants totaling over $1 million to support land acquisition and environmental restoration. The council was briefed on the Fanjo Road Improvements Project, with construction ongoing and expected completion in 2026. Transit service updates were provided by Miami-Dade County representatives regarding Metro Connect microtransit, including a two-year contract extension valued at $10.9 million and upcoming service adjustments to reduce costs while maintaining service levels. The council approved the contract extension following a public hearing. The meeting also included discussions on future funding strategies, grant pursuits, and infrastructure planning, with a workshop scheduled to address financing gaps for municipal projects. Overall, the meeting emphasized strategic use of grants, contract awards for construction and remediation, and transit service procurement to support community development and infrastructure enhancement.