City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY OF PAHOKEE AGENDA City Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 12, 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 Tijauna Warner, City Clerk Burnadette Norris-Weeks, Esq., City Attorney Joseph R. Martin, Interim Director of Finance [TENTATIVE: SUBJECT TO REVISION] City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube – LIMITED CAPACITY Page 2 of 3 September 12, 2023 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. July Business of the Month - Bussey & Brothers Funeral Services F. CONSENT AGENDA 1. August 22, 2023 City Commission Meeting Minutes G. OLD BUSINESS (discussion of existing activities or previously held events, if any) 1. RESOLUTION 2023 - 48 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING CITY VEHICLE TAKE HOME PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR ORDINANCES A. RESOLUTION 2023 - 52 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2023, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, PURSUANT TO SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. B. RESOLUTION 2023 - 54 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND FUNDING OF THE TENTATIVE MUNICIPAL BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,036,654.00 FOR THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I. RESOLUTION(S) A. RESOLUTION 2023 - 50 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. B. RESOLUTION 2023 - 51 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND EXECUTE THE EIGHTEENTH ADDENDUM TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE AGREEMENT City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube – LIMITED CAPACITY Page 3 of 3 September 12, 2023 BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAHOKEE AND RICK L. BRADSHAW, SHERIFF OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. C. RESOLUTION 2023 - 53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA APPROVING A PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION TO TERMINATE CITY MANAGER, RODNEY D. LUCAS, WITH CAUSE, PURSUANT SECTION 3.03 OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE’S CHARTER; TO PROVIDE REASONS FOR THE INTENDED REMOVAL OF THE CITY MANAGER AND OFFER THE CITY MANAGER AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE COMMISSION ON THE MATTERS RAISED BY THE PRELIMINARY RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROV.0IDING FOR 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 _______________________________________________________________________________________ _____________ 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).