City Commission Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingPahokee, FL · July 25, 2023
Agenda
CITY OF PAHOKEE
AGENDA
City Commission Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 25, 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)
1. KidsFit Jamathon Day Proclamation
2. Business of the Month - Healthier Glades (Ms. Annie Ifill)
F. CONSENT AGENDA
1. June 27, 2023 City Commission Meeting Minutes
2. RESOLUTION 2023 - 34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY CLERK APPOINTMENT
OF NYLENE CLARKE AS THE DEPUTY CLERK.
3. RESOLUTION 2023 - 36 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE THE POLLING LOCATION AGREEMENT FORM BETWEEN PALM
BEACH COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS AND THE CITY OF PAHOKEE.
4. RESOLUTION 2023 - 37 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN REBEL
RECOVERY FLORIDA INC AND THE CITY OF PAHOKEE FOR MOBILE
HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
G. OLD BUSINESS (discussion of existing activities or previously held events, if any)
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR ORDINANCES
A. ORDINANCE 2023 - 6 (first reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, SETTING THE CITY
OF PAHOKEE’S MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR MARCH 19, 2024 TO BE
HELD CONCURRENTLY WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA’S PRESIDENTIAL
PREFERENCE PRIMARY ELECTION; SETTING QUALIFYING DATES;
PROVIDING FOR REPRESENTATIONS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
I. RESOLUTION(S)
A. RESOLUTION 2023 - 35 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, SETTING THE PROPOSED MILLAGE
RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PURSUANT TO SECTION 200.065,
FLORIDA STATUTES, TOGETHER WITH A ROLLED-BACK RATE;
ESTABLISHING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TO
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CONSIDER THE PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE AND THE TENTATIVE
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024; PROVIDING FOR DIRECTIONS TO
THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B. RESOLUTION 2023 - 38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING A CITY OF PAHOKEE
FACILITY EVENT SPACE RENTAL APPLICATION AND RATES FOR FOR
MARINA AND CITY FACILITY RENTALS, ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C. RESOLUTION 2023 - 39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A PER DIEM TRAVEL
EXPENSE POLICY PURSUANT TO THE U.S. GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION (GSA) RATES FOR TRANSPORTATION AND MEALS
FOR CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR
AUTHORIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
D. RESOLUTION 40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 23 TO
THE CONTRACT WITH ROSSO SITE DEVELOPMENT, INC. PERTAINING
TO A TIME EXTENTION FOR THE BARFIELD HIGHWAY
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT"A"; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
E. RESOLUTION 2023 - 41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN A QUALIFIED
APPLICANT AND THE CITY OF PAHOKEE FOR THE ARPA NOT-FOR-
PROFIT SUBRECIPIENT GRANT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
F. RESOLUTION 2023 - 42 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.
G. RESOLUTION 2023 - 43 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 SMALL BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
H. RESOLUTION 2023 - 44 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 COVID-19 RESIDENTIAL
UTILITIES AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
I. RESOLUTION 2023 - 45 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPROVING TOM KRIPS
CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR SERVICES
PERTAINING TO MARINA DOCKS D, E AND F PURSUANT TO A CERTAIN
CONSENT ORDER AND TEMPORARY USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION,
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT TRUST
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FUND OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND THE CITY OF PAHOKEE,
FLORIDA; ACCEPTING THE REPAIR QUOTE ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT “A”; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE
NECESSARY ACTION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT IN A CONTRACT
FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY; PROVIDING FOR
ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
J. NEW BUSINESS (presentation by city manager of activity or upcoming event, if any)
1. Discussion and direction on the City Manager's Evaluation and Contract
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,
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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