Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMargate, FL · April 17, 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, April 17, 2024 7:00 PM Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 869 9632 5594
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86996325594
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE - INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ID 2024-088 TESSANNE ASHMEADE, 7TH GRADE, WEST BROWARD ACADEMY
1) PRESENTATION(S)
A. ID 2024-141 MARGATE 50 YEAR RESIDENCY AWARD - PATRICIA AND JAMES
HENDERSON
B. ID 2024-089 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE BY STATE REPRESENTATIVE CHRISTINE
HUNSCHOFSKY, DISTRICT 95
ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
C. ID 2024-076 TRACK AND FIELD: COOK FOSTER, 11 YEARS OLD (HIGHLANDS
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY TRACK AND FIELD)
Attachments: BACKGROUND
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
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D. ID 2024-097 NARINE GOVIND, UTILITY TECHNICIAN II - ENVIRONMENTAL AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES - 20 YEARS
EILEEN NEMBHARD, DAY CARE AIDE - SENIOR CENTER - 15 YEARS
SABRINA AGOSTINO, PAYROLL AND BENEFITS MANAGER - HUMAN
RESOURCES - 5 YEARS
TUSHAR BULSARA, SYSTEM ANALYST - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -
5 YEARS
PROCLAMATION(S)
E. ID 2024-127 ARBOR DAY - APRIL 26, 2024 (presented to Ben Trapani, Assistant Director of
Parks and Recreation)
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 2024-113 MOTION - APPROVAL OF CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: MARCH 20, 2024
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING AND MARCH 25, 2024 SPECIAL
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
Attachments: MINUTES 032024
MINUTES 032524
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B. ID 2024-101 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
WAIVER OF BIDDING REQUIREMENT FOR THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF A STEEL GARAGE-STYLE BUILDING TO BE USED AS A
MAINTENANCE SHED AT THE COST OF $33,437.86; RECOGNIZING
SUPERIOR SHEDS’ ABILITY TO FULFILL THE CITY'S NEEDS FOR
DURABILITY AGAINST WEATHER CONDITIONS AND
COST-EFFECTIVENESS
Attachments: RESOLUTION
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
CORRESPONDENCE
CORRESPONDENCE
PHOTO
C. ID 2024-128 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, AWARDING RFP
2024-006 - PREQUALIFICATION FOR SIGN CONTRACTING FIRMS TO I2
VISUAL, INC, AND GARDNER SIGNS, LLC D/B/A FERRIN SIGNS;
ESTABLISHING BOTH FIRMS AS PREQUALIFIED CONTRACTORS;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION TO SOLICIT AND AWARD
SERVICES FOR SIGN PROJECTS WITHOUT FURTHER COMMISSION
ACTION; PROVIDING FOR CONTRACTOR COMPENSATION BASED ON
PRICING SUBMITTED IN EACH FIRM’S RFP RESPONSE AND/OR ANY
SUBSEQUENT COMPETITIVE PRICING OFFERED IN RESPONSE TO
FUTURE PROJECT SPECIFIC SOLICITATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Attachments: RESOLUTION
AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
D. ID 2024-138 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF A STAFFING LEVEL GOAL OF THREE FIRE
DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL ON A FIRE ENGINE AND THREE FIRE
DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL ON A FIRE RESCUE VEHICLE, UTILIZING
EXISTING FUND REVENUE, FUND BALANCE, AND GRANTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2024; PROVIDING FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Attachments: RESOLUTION
Background
6) RESOLUTION(S)
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A. ID 2024-096 APPROVING APPOINTMENT(S) OF:
________________________________
________________________________
TO THE FIVE MEMBER MARGATE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR A TERM
COMMENCING APRIL 17, 2024 - MARCH 19, 2025
Attachments: RESOLUTION
BACKGROUND - Ordinance 2013-2
APPLICATIONS
B. ID 2024-118 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE ADMINISTRATION TO NEGOTIATE A DESIGN/BUILD AGREEMENT
WITH THE TOP RANKED FIRM, REVERE CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC., FOR
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) 2024-005 - SCADA UPGRADES FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Attachments: RESOLUTION
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
C. ID 2024-125 RESOLUTION - APPROVING FULL FUNDING OF THE FIVE (5) EXISTING
POSITIONS OF ASSISTANT BUILDING DIRECTOR AND FOUR (4) CHIEF
INSPECTORS FOR THE BUILDING AND CODE SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
PROVIDING FOR BUDGET AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
Attachments: RESOLUTION
BACKGROUND
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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