Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMargate, FL · February 21, 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, February 21, 2024 7:00 PM Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 839 1554 2542
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83915542542
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE - INVOCATION BY PASTOR MARCIO ALVES
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) PRESENTATION(S)
A. ID 2024-031 MARGATE 50 YEAR RESIDENCY AWARD - LAUREN SKIPPER
Attachments: BACKGROUND
ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
B. ID 2024-045 SOFTBALL: CHARLOTTE UBER, 6 YEARS OLD (CITY OF MARGATE
SOFTBALL)
Attachments: BACKGROUND
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
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C. ID 2024-025 STEVEN MCCULLOUGH, MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - PUBLIC WORKS -
25 YEARS
KEVIN D. STEPHENS, UTILITY TECHNICIAN LEAD - ENVIRONMENTAL
AND ENGINEERING SERVICES - 25 YEARS
RANDALL A. MARTINEZ, RECREATION SUPERVISOR - PARKS AND
RECREATION - 10 YEARS
LAWRENCE J. BLAKESLEE, CHIEF UTILITY MECHANIC -
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES - 10 YEARS
ALEYDA M. ZEGARRA, TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR -
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES - 5 YEARS
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 2024-037 MOTION - APPROVAL OF CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: JANUARY 24,
2024 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Attachments: MINUTES 012424
B. ID 2024-041 RECLASSIFICATION OF THE OFFICE MANAGER POSITION FOR BUILDING
AND CODE SERVICES
Attachments: RESOLUTION
Office Manager Memo
JD Office Manager Bldg Code
6) RESOLUTION(S)
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A. ID 2024-042 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, AWARDING RFP
2023-016 - STRATEGIC PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES TO BERRY, DUNN,
MCNEIL & PARKER, LLC; PROVIDING FOR TOTAL COMPENSATION NOT
TO EXCEED $78,600; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Attachments: RESOLUTION
AGREEMENT
PRESENTATION
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
B. ID 2024-049 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT WITH ESTRADA HINOJOSA & COMPANY, INC. FOR
MUNICIPAL ADVISOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE
ISSUANCE OF MUNICIPAL BONDS AND RELATED SERVICES;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR ANY
ASSOCIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITHOUT FURTHER
COMMISSION ACTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Attachments: RESOLUTION
AGREEMENT
7) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. ID 2024-047 WAIVING OF RENTAL FEES FOR THE USE OF CITY OF MARGATE
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FIELDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $360 FEE
WAIVED REQUEST BY CHALLENGERS BASEBALL OF BROWARD
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: 839 1554 2542 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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