Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMargate, FL · October 4, 2023
Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
City of Margate Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Summary Agenda
Regular City Commission Meeting
Mayor Anthony N. Caggiano
Vice Mayor Tommy Ruzzano
Commissioners:
Antonio V. Arserio, Arlene R. Schwartz, Joanne Simone
City Manager Cale Curtis
Interim City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
City Clerk Jennifer M. Johnson
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 6:30 PM Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 864 2530 8125
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86425308125
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE - INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) PRESENTATION(S)
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF THE MONTH
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A. ID 2023-322 ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: ASHTON ROYAL (Student),
MICHELLE WALTERS (Teacher), (Ms. Latoya Dean, Principal and/or Ms. Renate
Ramirez, Assistant Principal)
BROWARD MATH AND SCIENCE SCHOOLS: EVANGELINA DIAZ (Student);
NICHOLAS SAMMARITANO (Teacher), (Mr. Hasan Kose, Principal and/or
Assistant Principal Ms. Fabricia Santos Maraclo)
LIBERTY ELEMENTARY: JOYCE GUERISMA (Student); MARJORIE
RODRIGUEZ (Teacher), (Ms. Vicki Flournoy, Principal and/or Ms. Donna Styles,
Assistant Principal)
MARGATE ELEMENTARY: GABRIELA DURAN (Student); TARA O’BRIEN
(Teacher), (Mr. Thomas Schroeder, Principal and/or Ms. Donna Rucker, Assistant
Principal)
MARGATE MIDDLE: LEONARDO DELGADO (Student); BRANLY
FERNANDEZ (Teacher), (Mrs. Sabine Phillips, Principal and/or Mr. Roderick Daniel,
Assistant Principal)
PHYL’S ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL: GABRIELLE ISMAEL
(Student), CHRISTINE MULLINGS (Teacher), (Ms. Afua Baptiste, Principal)
Attachments: BACKGROUND
PROCLAMATION(S)
B. ID 2023-304 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK - OCTOBER 8 - OCTOBER 14, 2023 (presented to
Roberto Lorenzo, Fire Chief)
Attachments: BACKGROUND
C. ID 2023-321 ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH - OCTOBER, 2023
Attachments: BACKGROUND
2) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Anyone wishing to comment on any matter relating to City business or on any item on the Consent Agenda should
approach the podium now. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
3) COMMISSION COMMENTS
4) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
5) CONSENT AGENDA
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Items listed under Consent Agenda are viewed to be routine and the recommendation will be enacted by one motion
in the form listed below. If discussion is desired by the Commission, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and will be considered separately.
A. ID 2023-325 MOTION - APPROVAL OF CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 6,
2023 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING AND SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
CITY COMMISSION BUDGET HEARING
Attachments: MINUTES 090623
MINUTES 091123
B. ID 2023-311 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT WITH H&H LIQUID SLUDGE DISPOSAL, INC. FOR THE
TRANSPORT AND DISPOSAL OF DOMESTIC WATER AND WASTEWATER
RESIDUALS FROM WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS;
PROVIDING FOR INITIAL ONE-YEAR TERM AND FOUR ONE YEAR
RENEWAL PERIODS; AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO RENEW
THIS AGREEMENT UNDER THE SAME TERMS WITHOUT FURTHER
COMMISSION ACTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Attachments: RESOLUTION
CONTRACT
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND - MEMO FROM DEES
BACKGROUND - REGIONAL STUDY
BACKGROUND - SECOND VENDOR - NO RESPONSE
C. ID 2023-329 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING A
SOFTWARE-AS-A-SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH NEPTUNE TECHNOLOGY
GROUP, INC. FOR WATER METER READING AND BILLING SERVICES,
PROVIDING FOR INITAIL ONE-YEAR TERM WITH AUTOMATIC ANNUAL
RENEWALS, PROVIDING FOR RENEWALS WITHOUT FURTHER
COMMISSION ACTION, PROVIDING FOR TERMINATION
Attachments: BACKGROUND - CONTRACT
BACKGROUND - QUOTE
BACKGROUND - QUOTE EMAIL
BACKGROUND - SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION
D. ID 2023-336 RESOLUTION - APPROVING A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE
DISTRIBUTION OF $400,603.00 OF SURPLUS FEDERAL FUNDS FROM
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT-COUNTYWIDE (JAG-C) PROGRAM TO BROWARD
COUNTY FOR THE BROWARD COUNTY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
DIVISION
Attachments: RESOLUTION
JAG C Letter of Support FY2024
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6) RESOLUTION(S)
A. ID 2023-334 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING
PARKS BOND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - CALYPSO COVE
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PHASE I - ACTIVITY CENTER AT A COST
NOT TO EXCEED $604,727.32; UTILIZING A PIGGYBACK OF LEAGUE OF
OREGON CITIES RFP 2060 PARK, PLAYGROUND, AND RECREATION
EQUIPMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONTINGENCY FUNDS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Attachments: Calypso Cove_FL_36724_VC_Formal Proposal
Quote NPP 2024 pricing Calypso Cove FL
MPA 2060 LOC and Vortex - FINAL
LOC Intergovernmental Agree SIGNED (1)
vortex-limited-warranty-2022-en
7) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. ID 2023-337 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SELECT A CHARITY TO RECEIVE
CIVICPLUS DONATION OF $1,500 AS PART OF THE CITY’S CIVIC
EXPERIENCE GOLD AWARD
B. ID 2023-335 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - STATUS AND MAXIMUM
ALLOCATIONS OF BROWARD COUNTY ADMINISTERED HOME
REHABILITATION AND PURCHASE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAMS
(PRESENTATION BY BROWARD COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE DIVISION)
Attachments: CORRESPONDENCE
BACKGROUND - COMPARISON CHART
CORRESPONDENCE 2
ADJOURNMENT
PLEASE NOTE:
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If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at
this meeting, the person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based. Anyone desiring a verbatim transcript shall have the responsibility, at his/her own expense, to
arrange for the transcript.
[Appendix A – Zoning – Section 3.3] Any representation made before any City Board, any Administrative Board, or
the City Commission in the application for a variance, special exception, conditional use or request for any other
permit shall be deemed a condition of the granting of the permit. Should any representation be false or should said
representation not be continued as represented, same shall be deemed a violation of the permit and a violation of
this section.
Any person with a disability requiring auxiliary aids and services for this meeting may call the City Clerk's office at
(954) 972-6454 with their request at least two business days prior to the meeting date.
One or more members of the City of Margate advisory boards may be in attendance and may participate at the
meeting.
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