Regular City Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingMargate, FL · September 18, 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 18, 2024 7:00 PM Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 883 6078 8488
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88360788488
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE - INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. ID 2024-303 LAUREN GRACE ROBINSON, 1ST GRADE, PHYL’S ACADEMY
1) PRESENTATION(S)
A. ID 2024-202 MARGATE 50 YEAR RESIDENCY AWARD
ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
B. ID 2024-201 BASEBALL: ANGELO MANZI, 7 YEARS OLD (City of Margate Baseball, River
Bandits)
Attachments: BACKGROUND
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
C. ID 2024-280 STEPHEN M. SIMMONS, POLICE OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 20
YEARS
PROCLAMATION(S)
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D. ID 2024-316 NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH - SEPTEMBER 15 - OCTOBER 15,
2024 (presented to Fire Chief Roberto Lorenzo)
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 2024-288 MOTION - APPROVAL OF CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: AUGUST 21, 2024
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING @ 6:30PM, AUGUST 21, 2024
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING @ 7PM AND SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
CITY COMMISSION BUDGET HEARING
Attachments: MINUTES 082124 630PM
MINUTES 082124 7PM
MINUTES 090924
6) RESOLUTION(S)
A. ID 2024-299 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, AWARDING
CONTRACT ENTITLED “WATER MAINS IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 2B - US
441 & ROYAL PALM BLVD INTERSECTION” TO PABON ENGINEERING,
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $650,000.00; PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC
PURPOSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attachments: RESOLUTION
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
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B. ID 2024-306 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE MARGATE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY (“MCRA”) PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION
RATE FOR THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY ON BEHALF OF THE
MCRA PURSUANT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
MCRA AND THE CITY OF MARGATE, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
Attachments: RESOLUTION
AGREEMENT
BACKGROUND: MCRA ILA APPROVAL
BACKGROUND: CITY ILA APPROVAL
C. ID 2024-309 RESOLUTION - APPROVING EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND SALARIES
FOR EMPLOYEES APPOINTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION; PROVIDING
FOR AMENDMENT AND EXECUTION OF EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS;
PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attachments: RESOLUTION
7) ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING
A. ID 2024-301 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
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.
[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: 883 6078 8488 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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