Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMargate, FL · November 15, 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, November 15, 2023 7:00 PM Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 825 7961 4563
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82579614563
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE - INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) PRESENTATION(S)
A. ID 2023-306 PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR ANTHONY N. CAGGIANO AND
OUTGOING VICE MAYOR TOMMY RUZZANO
RECESS - Refreshments will be served
RESOLUTION(S)
A. ID 2023-307 ELECTION OF MAYOR
Attachments: RESOLUTION
B. ID 2023-308 ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR
Attachments: RESOLUTION
PRESENTATION(S) - Continued
ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
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B. ID 2023-381 GOLF: CALVIN MILLER, 12 YEARS OLD (Margate Middle School Golf Team)
Attachments: BACKGROUND
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
C. ID 2023-369 SANDRA WILLIAMSON, OFFICE SPECIALIST II - POLICE DEPARTMENT -
30 YEARS
MANUEL A. GONZALEZ, FIRE CAPTAIN - FIRE DEPARTMENT - 20 YEARS
TIFFANY A. HARRIS, CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER I - BUILDING
DEPARTMENT - 5 YEARS
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
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 2023-385 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, AWARDING RFP
2023-014 CORAL GATE TANK REHABILITATION TO THE RAZORBACK LLC
AS THE LOWEST BIDDER, PROVIDING FOR THE REQUESTED
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AND COMPLETE WATER STORAGE TANK
REHABILITATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $178,790; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Attachments: RESOLUTION
BACKGROUND - LOWEST BID
BACKGROUND - SECOND BID
BACKGROUND - BID RESULTS
BACKGROUND - ADD. 2
BACKGROUND - ADD. 1
BACKGROUND - BID DOCUMENT
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B. ID 2023-376 RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF THE POSITION
OF SYSTEMS ANALYST SUPERVISOR TO TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SPECIALIST; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Attachments: RESOLUTION
JOB DESCRIPTION
6) RESOLUTION(S)
C. ID 2023-315 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE, ON AN
ANNUAL BASIS, THE MARGATE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
SAFETY PLAN (PTASP) WITH BROWARD COUNTY
Attachments: RESOLUTION
2023 Margate CSP PTASP
D. ID 2023-375 RESOLUTION - APPOINTING THE LAW OFFICES OF JOHN J. HEARN, PA,
AS SPECIAL MAGISTRATE FOR AN INDEFINITE TERM; PROVIDING FOR
COMPENSATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Attachments: RESOLUTION
7) ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING
A. ID 2023-371 AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2023 BUDGET (ORDINANCE NUMBERS 2022-12
AND 2022-13); PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Attachments: ORDINANCE.docx
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
B. ID 2023-372 AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET (ORDINANCE NUMBER 2023-6);
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Attachments: ORDINANCE.docx
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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C. ID 2023-380 PHASE II OF THE CODE UPDATE PROJECT: AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 40 “LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE;” REPEALING CHAPTER 23 “LANDSCAPING;”
REPEALING APPENDIX A “ZONING”; REPEALING APPENDIX C “LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE”; PROVIDING FOR NEW DEFINITIONS, NEW
DEVEL O P M E N T STANDARDS, NEW REGULATIONS, AND
INCORPORATING THE PROVISIONS FROM CHAPTER 23
“LANDSCAPING” AND APPENDIX “A” ZONING INTO CHAPTER 40
“LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE.”
Attachments: ORDINANCE- CHAPTER 40
PRESENTATION
ANNOTATED OUTLINE
APPENDIX A. AND CHAPTER 23
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD DRAFT MINUTES OCTOBER 17, 2023
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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