City Commission Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingPahokee, FL · May 9, 2023
Agenda
CITY OF PAHOKEE
AGENDA
City Commission Regular Meeting
Tuesday, May 09, 2023, at 6:00 PM
Pahokee Commission Chambers
360 East Main Street
Pahokee, Florida 33476
CITY COMMISSION:
Keith W. Babb, Jr., Mayor
Clara Murvin, Vice Mayor
Derrick Boldin, Commissioner
Juan Gonzalez, Commissioner
Sara Perez, Commissioner
CITY STAFF:
Rodney D. Lucas, City Manager
Jongelene Adams, Deputy City Manager
Tijauna Warner, City Clerk
Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq., City Attorney
Joseph R. Martin, Interim Director of Finance
[TENTATIVE: SUBJECT TO REVISION]
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AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. ADDITIONS OF EMERGENCY BASIS FROM CITY MANAGER, DELETIONS AND
APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS
E. PUBLIC COMMENTS / PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS /
PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS
(This section of the agenda allows for comments from the public to speak. Each speaker will
be given a total of three (3) minutes to comment. A public comment card should be completed
and returned to the City Clerk. When you are called to speak, please go to the podium or
unmute your device, and prior to addressing the Commission, state your name and address for
the record)
F. CONSENT AGENDA
1. April 25, 2023 City Commission Meeting Minutes
G. OLD BUSINESS (discussion of existing activities or previously held events, if any)
1. Discussion and direction to reducing Marina rates for a temporary period of time until a
portion of the Marina is repaired; i.e., docks D, E and F
2. Discussion and direction to place selected number of City owned property out for bid to
the public
3. Discussion and direction to join Palm Beach County Central Chamber of Commerce and
West Palm Beach Black Chamber of Commerce
4. Discussion and direction to sell 647 Bacom Point Road property
5. Discussion and direction to sell 246 E. Main Street
6. Discussion and direction to enter a Public, Private Partnership through lease at 170 N.
Lake Ave and 115 E. Main Street of 2.2 acres of City Property for an Hotel and
Convention Center venture
7. Update on status of City Take Home Vehicle Policy
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR ORDINANCES
A. ORDINANCE 2023 - 05 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PAHOKEE AMENDING ARTICLE V, DIVISION IV, ENTITLED “BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS” TO ESTABLISH NEW SECTION 2-167 ENTITLED
“SPECIAL EVENTS ADVISORY BOARD”, PROVIDING FOR MEETINGS,
DUTIES, TERM AND VACANCIES, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
REPEALER, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
I. RESOLUTION(S)
A. RESOLUTION 2023 - 22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS
AND THE CITY OF PAHOKEE FOR THE CITY’S MINOR HOME REPAIR
PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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B. RESOLUTION 2023 - 23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA AMENDING RESOLUTION 2023 – 03 TO
REVISE THE BUDGET FROM 2 YEARS TO 1 YEAR FOR THE
EXPENDITURE OF ARPA FUNDING CONSISTENT WITH THE BUDGET
ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR RECITALS;
AUTHORIZING ALL NECESSARY ACTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. RESOLUTION 2023 - 24 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE USE OF
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT FUNDS OF 2021 TO ESTABLISH A COVID-
19 ARPA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL
ALLOCATION AMOUNT OF $200,000.00 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. RESOLUTION 2023 - 25 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPROVING AMENDMENT 002 OF
THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT (R2020-1217) AND
(R2014-1164) BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAHOKEE AND PALM BEACH
COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FORMALIZING THE MUNICIPALITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE URBAN
COUNTY PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-2027.
E. RESOLUTION 2023 - 26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE STATE-FUNDED GRANT
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR G1753- FM# 442030-1-
54-01 BARFIELD HIGHWAY RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
F. RESOLUTION 2023 - 27 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LED LIGHTING AGREEMENT WITH
FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
J. NEW BUSINESS (presentation by city manager of activity or upcoming event, if any)
K. REPORT OF THE MAYOR
L. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER
M. REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY
N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OF COMMISSIONERS, IF ANY
O. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER (community
events, feel good announcements, if any)
P. ADJOURN
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Any citizen of the audience wishing to appear before the City Commission to speak with reference to any
agenda or non-agenda item must complete the “Request for Appearance and Comment” form and present
completed form to the City Clerk prior to commencement of the meeting.
Should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made,
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which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Reference: Florida
Statutes 286.0105)
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this document can be made
available in an alternate format upon request. Special accommodations can be provided upon request with three
(3) days advance notice of any meeting, by contacting City Clerk Tijauna Warner at Pahokee City Hall, 207
Begonia Dr. Pahokee, FL 33476 Phone: (561) 924-5534. If hearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay
Service Number, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (Voice), for assistance. (Reference: Florida Statutes
286.26).
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