Cutler Bay council authorizes vendor selections for enterprise software and park maintenance; approves VCTC sale to Publix

At its Oct. 16 meeting the Cutler Bay council approved several administrative resolutions: selecting Tyler Technologies, Inc. as the top‑ranked vendor for an integrated enterprise software solution (RFP 24‑03), selecting SFM Landscape Services LLC for parks, landscape and grounds maintenance (RFP 24‑05), and approving an agreement to sell voluntary cleanup tax credits (VCTC) related to environmental remediation to Publix.

Town Manager Ralph said an evaluation panel shortlisted vendors for the enterprise software procurement and staff requests authorization to negotiate fees with the top‑ranked firm (Tyler). The manager said ARPA funds are planned for this program and that the committee will seek to finalize GMP‑related authorizations on Dec. 4 if negotiations succeed. Council moved and approved the selection and negotiation authorization.

On parks maintenance, staff reported a separate selection panel ranked SFM Landscape Services as top; the contract will be funded from the town’s regular budget. Council approved that selection and authorized negotiation with the top‑ranked bidder.

Regarding VCTCs, staff explained that the town received state approval for remediation expenses and that VCTCs (roughly 50% of the approved remediation cost) can be sold; the town has an existing agreement to sell those credits to Publix at 90¢ on the dollar. Town staff estimated that a prior approved remediation of roughly $113,000 generated about $56,000 in VCTCs, of which the town would realize about $51,000 in near‑term cash under the sale agreement, with the remainder payable upon Brownfield redevelopment. Council approved the sale/assignment resolution.