Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMargate, FL · January 31, 2024
Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
City of Margate Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Summary Agenda
Regular City Commission Meeting
Mayor Tommy Ruzzano
Vice Mayor Arlene R. Schwartz
Commissioners:
Antonio V. Arserio, Anthony N. Caggiano, Joanne Simone
City Manager Cale Curtis
City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
City Clerk Jennifer M. Johnson
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 7:00 PM Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 849 0033 4063
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84900334063
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE - INVOCATION BY PASTOR LEIDMAR LOPES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ID 2023-424 ELIF OZDENCANLI, 7TH GRADE, RISE ACADEMY
1) PRESENTATION(S)
A. ID 2024-020 MARGATE 50 YEAR RESIDENCY AWARD
ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
B. ID 2023-426 TENNIS: SEBASTIAN CONSTANDACHE, 15 YEARS OLD (GSM Tennis
Experience)
TENNIS: MELANIE CONSTANDACHE, 13 YEARS OLD (GSM Tennis
Experience)
Attachments: BACKGROUND
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
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C. ID 2023-420 SHAWN E. BERG, FIRE LIEUTENANT, FIRE DEPARTMENT - 20 YEARS
JUAN P. CARRENO, FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC, FIRE DEPARTMENT - 20
YEARS
LAURIE L. MEYER, DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES - 5 YEARS
TODD D. SCHEPERS, CHIEF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR, BUILDING
DEPARTMENT - 5 YEARS
PROCLAMATION(S)
D. ID 2024-027 AMERICAN HEART MONTH - FEBRUARY, 2024 (presented to Commissioner
Jacqueline A. Guzman - City of Sunrise)
Attachments: BACKGROUND
2) PUBLIC DISCUSSION
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 2023-421 MOTION - APPROVAL OF CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: DECEMBER 6,
2023 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING @ 6:30 PM, DECEMBER 6,
2023 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING @ 7:00 PM, DECEMBER 12,
2023 CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP, DECEMBER 26, 2023 SPECIAL CITY
COMMISSION MEETING AND JANUARY 9, 2024 SPECIAL CITY
COMMISSION MEETING
Attachments: 120623 MINUTES 630PM
120623 MINUTES 7PM
121223 MINUTES
122623 MINUTES
010924 MINUTES
6) RESOLUTION(S)
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A. ID 2023-418 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, AWARDING
CONTRACT ASSOCIATED WITH BID NO. 2024-001 - “WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2A AND PARK DRIVE”, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$4,106,419.00, TO MARCDAN, INC
Attachments: RESOLUTION
AGREEMENT
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
B. ID 2023-427 APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF ________________________ TO THE
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD FOR THE TERM COMMENCING FEBRUARY 1, 2024,
THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2026
Attachments: RESOLUTION
MEMO
C. ID 2024-028 RESOLUTION - APPROVING PFAS LITIGATION RETAINER AGREEMENT
WITH THE FERRARO LAW FIRM; PROVIDING FOR INVESTIGATION AND
PROSECUTION OF CLAIMS INCLUDING SUBMISSION AND PROCESSING
OF CLAIMS IN CURRENTLY PENDING CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
SETTLEMENTS, ARISING OUT OF GROUNDWATER SUPPLY AND SOIL
CONTAMINATION BY PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES
(“PFAS”); PROVIDING FOR CONTIGENCY FEE BASIS FOR ALL COSTS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attachments: RESOLUTION
AGREEMENT
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.
Members of the public are invited to view this meeting through Zoom using Webinar ID: 849 0033 4063 or can listen
via telephone by calling one of the following phone numbers: US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099.
• A copy of the Agenda for this Meeting is posted on www.MargateFL.com and on the main bulletin board outside
City Hall located at 5790 Margate Blvd, Margate, FL 33063.
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