This message is to apprise you of some upcoming pay rate hikes for our patrol officers. The city is instituting a pay rate hike this September of 12.3% which will be followed by another one next September of 9.9%. We are working hard to enhance our membership and keep our monthly dues unchanged as well as minimize cuts to our patrol hours. So this information is just to keep our membership informed about the current situation for the association.
As always, thank you for all your support for the Utopia Homeowners’ Security Association.
Aerial view of Abaco Island, Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian.
Here in Miami we are all able to sigh with relief that hurricane Dorian is headed away but its story has just begun. What Dorian did to the Bahamas is far beyond what happened to Miami during hurricane Andrew. It took years to rebuild Homestead where resources could come by truck. In the Bahamas, everything will need to be airlifted and shipped in. The entire nation of the Bahamas is a disaster zone. Its time to help our neighbor. The first thing we can do is send supplies. #BahamaStrong, organized by the City of Miami, is gathering and delivering relief supplies to our Bahamian neighbors. You can learn more about relief efforts being organized to help victims of hurricane Dorian here: [click]
The message below originated from Commissioner Ken Russel’s office this morning:
Here is an updated list of supplies needed – Hurricane Dorian Donation Items – #BahamaStrong – Please share forward… every little bit helps!
HARDWARE ITEMS:
Generators & fuel cans (empty)
Tarpaulins/large & small
Tents/all sizes with mosquito screens if possible
Sun shades
1/4 inch nylon line/cord
Grace ice & water shield
Solar flash lights
Battery operated flash lights
Double A/Triple A batteries
Gas powered portable grills & gas bottles
BBQs & propane bottles
Large alloy/stainless pots/pans
Spades
Shovels
Skill saws
Battery operated drills
Philosophy head drill bits
Screws/Philips head
Nails
110 volt fans
Yoga mats to sleep on
Sleeping mats
Chain saws
Portable Air Conditioning units for medical tents
Re usable water bottles
Bench freezer (ice)
Fridge (medical)
Re usable ice packs
Sheets
Towels
Toilet paper
Dish liquid
Powdered detergent for washing clothes
Large capacity ice maker (commercial)
FOOD:
Baby food/pouches/formula
Dry goods as much as possible
Items that only require water to re hydrate
Rice in sealed plastic bags/quick cook if possible
Dried vegetables
Dried Pasta
Dried soups
Dried fruit
Granola bars
Powdered milk
Powdered drinks/Gatorade
Long life milk
Zip lock bags/gallon/quart
Durable plastic plates
Knives & forks
Salt & pepper
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT / SANITARY NEEDS
Insect repellent/all forms
Advil/Tylenol/aspirin
Bandages
Bandaids
Iodine
Gauze pads
Disinfectant
Alcohol swabs
Alcohol/antibacterial
Anti bacterial ointments
Saline solutions
Diapers
Feminine products
Toothpaste/brushes
Body wash/antibacterial
Soap/antibacterial
Here’s where you can donate and/or volunteer this week from 9am-6pm in Coconut Grove:
Greater St. Paul AME Church: 3680 Thomas Ave
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Christ Episcopal Church:
3475 William Ave
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
All City of Miami Fire Stations
You can find the one closest to you on Google Maps
Thank you for being part of the #BahamaStrong Relief efforts!
As you all know South Florida is within the cone of concern for Hurricane Dorian. So, I would like to pass on a reminder from our police patrol leadership:
“Please remember that if and when, the Miami Police Department’s emergency procedures for hurricanes is activated, we will not be able to patrol Utopia on our regular schedule until the emergency is lifted. It is still a little early to tell but given the forecasts, it is a possibility. I also urge all residents to properly prepare and have a sufficient amount of water, medications and supplies for themselves, family members and pets. Also, power outages have always been a concern in Coconut Grove, so please be mindful of that as well.
As a result of various complaints expressed at the Annual Meeting, our Utopia Homeowners’ Security Board contacted the corporate offices of both FedEx and UPS regarding concerns about their delivery trucks speeding in our neighborhood. Both companies were sympathetic to and understanding of the situation.
They advised and ordered the local Miami supervisors to specifically promise that they would instruct drivers making deliveries in our area to observe the speed limits and use extra caution on our narrow streets.
We believe this will somewhat alleviate the speeding we have been aware of for far too long. Your Utopia Board working for you!
