Town of Cutler Bay

What Town of Cutler Bay does

The Town of Cutler Bay is an incorporated municipal government located in southern Miami-Dade County, Florida, established in 2005 and headquartered at 10720 Caribbean Boulevard, Suite 105. It serves residents and businesses within its municipal boundaries through departments covering public safety (contracted Miami-Dade Sheriff), code compliance, community development, finance, parks and recreation, public works, and the Town Clerk and Manager functions. The Town is governed by an elected Council comprising a Mayor (Tim Meerbott), Vice Mayor (Michael P. Callahan), and three Council Members, with Town Manager Rafael Casals overseeing day-to-day operations and 66 total employees. It has earned sustained recognition including Florida Green Building Coalition Silver City (since 2005), Green Local Government designation (since 2009), Tree City USA (2009-2021), AARP Age-Friendly Community (2016), and consecutive GFOA budget and financial reporting awards through 2020.

The Town's core service platform is an e-government stack delivered through cutlerbay-fl.gov and an integrated online portal (websrvcs.cutlerbay-fl.gov) that supports online payments, building permit applications and inspection scheduling, service requests, business tax receipts, vacation rental registration under Ordinance 19-04, golf cart registration, certificate of use applications ($35 fee), and an interactive GIS-based zoning map. Citizen engagement is multi-channel, spanning Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, a monthly Town E-News email newsletter, and a Mobile Messaging Program that delivers up to ten messages per month. Recreation services are anchored by 11 parks (including Cutler Ridge Park and Pool, Lakes By the Bay Park with a 23-acre lake offering guided kayak tours, and nine others), Active Adults programming for residents aged 60+, youth programs including a STEM Camp robotics curriculum, and special events. The Town also runs a 16-acre planned development, the Legacy Park and Municipal Complex, which will consolidate a new Town Hall, Police Station, Community Center, and community park.

Revenue is generated through property taxes collected on its behalf by Miami-Dade County, fee-based business licenses and permits (building permits, contractor registrations, certificate of use, business tax receipts), vacation rental registration ($250 initial plus $110 annual renewal, expiring September 30), a 3% credit card convenience fee effective January 10, 2023, and ancillary fees. The Cutler Bay Community Fund, a 501(c)(3) donor-advised fund managed by The Miami Foundation since 2013 (Resolution #13-57), distributes $500-$2,500 grants to local nonprofits, and the Town participates in the regional PACE Green Corridor with Coral Gables, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, and South Miami for property-assessed clean energy financing. No proprietary AI/ML capabilities, public APIs, or developer integrations are disclosed.

Name

Town of Cutler Bay

Legal name

Town of Cutler Bay

Website

https://cutlerbay-fl.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Town of Cutler Bay is a municipal government in southern Miami-Dade County, Florida, serving residents and businesses with public safety, parks and recreation, code compliance, permitting, and e-government services delivered through its website, online portal, and 11 parks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Coastal & Marine Resources Administration (Oceans, Fisheries, Shorelines) (BPAIAMAI)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Building permits and inspections
• Parks and recreation
• Code compliance
• Business tax receipts

Headquarters

HQ city

Cutler Bay, Florida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes and Municipal Revenue: Primary municipal revenue from property taxes and various fees collected by Miami-Dade County on behalf of the Town
2. Business Licenses and Permits: Fees for business tax receipts, certificate of use applications ($35), contractor registrations, building permits, and planning/zoning applications
3. Vacation Rental Registration: Initial registration fee of $250 with annual renewal fee of $110 for vacation rental properties

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Town of Cutler Bay is a municipal government providing public services to residents and businesses within its jurisdiction, including public safety oversight, parks and recreation facilities, building permits and inspections, code compliance, planning and zoning, business tax receipts, vacation rental registration, certificate of use applications, and online service requests. The Town also manages community programs such as Active Adults senior services, youth programs, and the Cutler Bay Community Fund grants for area nonprofits.

Product overview

The Town of Cutler Bay offers a unified portfolio of e-government services through its municipal website, including online permit applications, payments, service requests, business licensing, and vacation rental registration. The town provides recreation services through 11 parks and facilities, Active Adults senior programming, youth programs including STEM camps, and a Community Fund grant program. A major planned development is the 16-acre Legacy Park and Municipal Complex. The town also participates in environmental initiatives including the PACE Program for energy efficiency and maintains a mobile messaging notification system. All services are accessible through the central website portal at cutlerbay-fl.gov.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Payments Secure online payment portal for residents and businesses to pay municipal bills, fees, and charges. Credit card transactions incur a 3% convenience fee.
• Permits and Inspections Online system for applying for building permits, scheduling inspections, and tracking permit status for property owners and contractors in Cutler Bay.
• Service Request Online portal for residents to submit service requests to the Town for various non-emergency issues and concerns such as code violations, potholes, and infrastructure issues.
• Golf Cart Registration Online registration system for golf carts operating within Town limits of Cutler Bay.
• Vacation Rental Registration Registration system for vacation rental properties as regulated by Town Ordinance 19-04. Initial registration fee is $250 with annual renewal fee of $110.
• Certificate of Use Required certification confirming that proposed business uses conform to Town Land Development Regulations, with a $35 application fee.
• Business Tax Receipts Online application and renewal system for local business tax receipts for businesses operating within Cutler Bay.
• Bids, RFPs, RFQs, ITBs Portal for vendors and contractors to view and respond to Town procurement opportunities and bid on contracts with the Town of Cutler Bay.
• Parks and Recreation Facilities Access to 11 parks including Bel-Aire Park, Blue Heron Park, Cutler Ridge Park and Pool, Franjo Park, Lakes By the Bay Park, Lincoln City Park, and others, plus facility rental for residents and visitors.
• Active Adults Programs Recreational programming for residents aged 60 and older including fitness classes, arts, social activities, and educational workshops.
• Youth Programs After-school programs, summer camp, and STEM camp robotics program for youth in the Cutler Bay community.
• Guided Kayak Tours Guided kayak tours of the 23-acre lake at Lakes by the Bay Park with all gear included.
• Cutler Bay Community Fund Donor-advised fund managed by The Miami Foundation providing grants of $500 to $2,500 to local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Cutler Bay residents, with only one application per organization accepted each year.
• Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program Affordable financing program enabling property owners to borrow for renewable energy upgrades, energy efficiency improvements, storm protection, and water conservation through property tax liens.
• Interactive Zoning Map Online GIS-based mapping tool for viewing zoning districts and land use information.
• Town E-News Email newsletter subscription service delivering the latest Town news and announcements to subscribers on a monthly basis.
• Mobile Messaging Program Automated promotional and informational mobile messaging service sending up to 10 messages per month about events and services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of community fund donations used solely for charitable purposes with priority to organizations serving Cutler Bay residents
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• The Miami FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013The Cutler Bay Community Fund is a donor-advised fund managed by The Miami Foundation. The Fund is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) overseen by the Town Council and was established in 2013 via Resolution #13-57 to support nonprofit organizations improving life in Cutler Bay through educational, environmental, cultural, social services and other philanthropic programs.
• Green Corridor (Coral Gables, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, South Miami)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Town of Cutler Bay participates in the Green Corridor with Coral Gables, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, and South Miami to establish the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program. The PACE program enables property owners to borrow money through bonds issued by a special district to install renewable energy and efficiency upgrades.
• Florida Exotic Pest Plant CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Town adopted Resolution 20-30 in June 2020 to remove invasive exotic plant species, created with aid from the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council and local experts. The list identifies six most prevalent invasive species in Cutler Bay.
• University of Florida's Center for Aquatic and Invasive PlantsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partner for information on invasive plant species identification and management

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Town of Surfside: Small Florida coastal municipality with similar municipal service structure including permitting, parks, code enforcement, and community engagement. Despite different geographic size, it serves as a structural peer for small-town Florida governance.
• City of Doral: Adjacent Miami-Dade municipality with comparable residential services, parks, permitting, and active community programs. Doral's larger commercial base differs but its municipal service delivery model and governance structure are directly comparable.
• City of Palmetto Bay: Neighboring Miami-Dade municipality that participates alongside Cutler Bay in the Green Corridor PACE partnership. Palmetto Bay provides a directly comparable set of municipal services, parks and recreation, code enforcement, and residential-focused governance.
• Village of Pinecrest: Adjacent Miami-Dade municipality and Green Corridor partner for the PACE Program. Pinecrest operates as a similarly-sized South Florida residential village with comparable municipal services, parks, and sustainability programs, making it a direct functional peer.
• City of South Miami: Another Green Corridor partner and adjacent Miami-Dade municipality. South Miami operates a similar municipal service portfolio including sustainability programs, parks, permitting, and code compliance for a comparable resident base.
• City of Homestead: Adjacent Miami-Dade municipality in southern Miami-Dade with comparable residential services, parks and recreation, code compliance, and tropical-storm exposure. Homestead provides a direct functional peer for municipal governance in the same climate and demographic context.
• Town of Miami Lakes: Similar small Miami-Dade municipality providing residential municipal services including parks and recreation, code compliance, permitting, and community programs. Comparable in scale, structure, and demographic profile.

Broad incumbents

• City of North Miami: Larger Miami-Dade municipality providing the same category of services (parks, permitting, code compliance, environmental programs). Functions as a broader-incumbent peer for municipal service portfolio and operating scale.
• City of Coral Gables: Larger, established Miami-Dade municipality and Green Corridor partner. Coral Gables operates a broader portfolio of municipal services, sustainability initiatives (including its own green building programs), and serves as an incumbent regional peer for environmental and parks leadership.

Others

• Florida League of Cities: Membership association that represents Florida municipal governments and has recognized Cutler Bay with the Home Rule Hero Award and Environmental Stewardship Award. Functions as an ecosystem/industry-association peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/townofcutlerbay
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqXkl1O0vQ_mAz_f3-BJ0Sg
• Facebookfacebook.com/townofcutlerbay
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/town-of-cutler-bay
• Instagraminstagram.com/Townofcutlerbay

Compliance11 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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