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    A General Obligation Bond, or GO Bond, serves as a way local governments can raise funds for public projects that will serve the community. It’s secured by the full faith and credit of the issuer, or simply put, by the local government’s ability to raise taxes. A GO Bond must be approved by the voters before proceeding with implementation. A GO Bond is very similar to a mortgage for a homeowner. It’s a loan that taxpayers pay over time and it allows for public projects to be completed much sooner than if funded from the government’s operating budget.
    The 16 acres are located on a separate, adjacent property that is south of where the new Publix Shopping Center will be.
    If the bond does not pass, the Town will continue to own and preserve the 16 acres of land. This property will not be developed into residential units.
    No, there will not be any residential units on the 16 acres. One of the reasons the Town acquired this property was to prevent the possibility of it being developed into residential units and preserve green space for the community.
    No, there is no final site design. The Town partnered with the University of Miami to develop conceptual designs in order to explore what the site could become. If the GO Bond is approved by voters, a new series of public involvement meetings will be held later in the year to create the final site plan through resident feedback.
    If the GO Bond is approved, the estimated tax increase the average homeowner would see is about $89 per year. This average cost is based on a 30-year, $37 Million GO Bond at current interest rates and estimated millage rate. To find the estimated impact for YOUR household, find your property’s “City Taxable value,” on your property tax bill or on the Property Appraiser’s site and enter that value in our calculator in the home page of this site.
    If you haven’t already, complete our survey regarding the 16 acres of land. If you would like any other question, email us at gobond@cutlerbay-fl.gov.
    Bond proceeds can only be used on the approved purpose(s) indicated in the bond referendum question which is to develop on the Town’s 16-acre property located at Old Cutler Road and S.W. 212 Street for a Park, Community Center and Municipal Buildings.
    Between March 2-12, 2022, registered voters in Cutler Bay will automatically receive a ballot in the mail for this special mail-in election. Voters, please make sure you fully fill in your choice, sign, and include your address on the ballot and mail back so it is received by Miami-Dade County Elections Department by Tuesday, March 22. Here are some key dates to note:

    February 21, 2022: If you are not registered to vote, this is the last day you may do so to participate in this special election. Register at registertovoteflorida.gov.

    March 2-12, 2022: Ballots will automatically be mailed to registered voters in Cutler Bay.

    March 22, 2022: Last day Miami-Dade County Elections Department will accept ballots.*

    No, completed ballots must either be returned by mail or submitted to Miami-Dade County Elections Department in person at 2700 NW 87 Avenue Miami, Florida 33172 so that they are received no later than 7 PM on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Late ballots will not be accepted.