Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMargate, FL · September 4, 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, September 4, 2024 6:30 PM Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 840 8870 7609
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84088707609
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE - INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ID 2024-290 ZAHARA GARCIA AND KING BOOKER, 1ST GRADE, PHYL’S ACADEMY
1) PRESENTATION(S)
A. ID 2024-292 RECOGNITION OF MARGI PATTIN FOR BACKPACK GIVEAWAY
PROCLAMATION(S)
B. ID 2024-244 BROWARD MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT DAY - SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
(presented to Simone Edwards, Committee Member of Broward Mental Health
Summit)
Attachments: BACKGROUND
C. ID 2024-282 SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH - SEPTEMBER, 2024 (presented
to Peggy Thomas, League Member of the Gun Violence Prevention Committee -
League of Women Voters of Broward County)
Attachments: BACKGROUND
2) PUBLIC DISCUSSION
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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 2024-268 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
THE SUBMISSION OF A DRONE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE AG R E E M E N T / A P P L I C A T I O N TO THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT REQUESTING UP TO $75,000.00
FOR THREE DRONES
Attachments: RESOLUTION
BACKGROUND.pdf
B. ID 2024-277 RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE NARCOTICS INTERDICTION TASK
FORCE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING; AUTHORIZING
ADMINISTRATION TO RENEW OR EXTEND THIS AGREEMENT UNDER
THE SAME TERMS, FOR COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR
FOR AN INCREASE IN FUNDING, WITHOUT FURTHER COMMISSION
ACTION; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE
Attachments: RESOLUTION
BACKGROUND.pdf
C. ID 2024-286 RESOLUTION - APPROVING A STATEWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND
THE CITY OF MARGATE; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE
Attachments: RESOLUTION
6) ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING
A. ID 2024-260 ORDINANCE - AMENDING CHAPTER 33 - POLICE AND LAW
ENFORCEMENT; OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS,
ARTICLE 1 - OFFENSES, MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, ADDING NEW
SECTION 33-34 PUBLIC CAMPING OR SLEEPING PROHIBITED; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Attachments: ORDINANCE
ADJOURNMENT
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PLEASE NOTE:
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.
[Unified Land Development Code – Section 40.300(C)] 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 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: 840 8870 7609 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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Go to “Agendas & Minutes” > Find the respective meeting date and click “Agenda Summary” to view the agenda
items and see the Zoom meeting information
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