HomeMy WebLinkAboutProcess and TimelineAFFIDAVIT OF AUTHORITY AND SUPPORT
Renewal of the Coconut Grove Business Improvement District ("BID") and the proposed
amendment to the Coconut Grove BID's governing board is subject to the approval by a majority
(50% plus 1) of the affected property owners, which shall be determined through an Affidavit of
Authority and Support ("Affidavit").
The process for submitting an Affidavit shall begin on July 13, 2018. An Affidavit must either be
hand delivered or mailed to the Office of the City Clerk at the address listed below and be
received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than 5:00 PM on October 15, 2018:
City of Miami
Office of the City Clerk
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
Affected property owners are entitled to file one (1) Affidavit per individual folio owned.
"Owner" shall mean a person who appears on legal title to real property by deed duly recorded in
the Miami -Dade County records or their designated representative, agent, or guardian of the
owner.
A full list of those properties subject to the special assessment and eligible to file an Affidavit
will be on file at the City of Miami, Office of the City Clerk. Those properties that do not derive
a special benefit from the stabilizing and improving of such district through promotion,
management, marketing, and other similar services will not be assessed and therefore are not
eligible to file and Affidavit.
Coconut Grove Business Improvement District (BID)
Renewal Timeline
July 12, 2018:
July 13, 2018:
October 15, 2018:
November 16, 2018:
City of Miami Commission Meeting:
1. Resolution to renew the Coconut Grove BID special
assessment district, subject to approval of affected property
owners.
Begin collection of the Affidavit of Authority and Support ("Affidavit")
Deadline to file Affidavits (3-month petition collection period).
Certification by the Office of the City Clerk of Affidavit process.
December 13, 2018: City of Miami Commission Meeting:
1. Resolution to (1) accept the petition results and (2) fix a time
and place at which the owners of property to be assessed or
any other persons interested therein may appear before the City
Commission to be heard on the matter (30-day notice must be
provided to owners of property to be assessed).
January 10, 2019:
City of Miami Commission Meeting:
1. City Commission to (1) meet and hear testimony from affected
property owners regarding the advisability of the special
assessment and (2) make a decision on whether to levy the
special assessment;
2. City Commission shall thereafter meet as an equalizing board;
and
3. Resolution to approve special assessment.
January 22, 2019: 1. Renewal of Coconut Grove BID to continue operating
as a special assessment district.
2. Coconut Grove BID to provide the Final Assessment
Roll to the Office of the City Clerk.