City Commission Regular Meeting

CITY OF PAHOKEE AGENDA City Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM Pahokee Commission Chambers 360 East Main Street Pahokee, Florida 33476 CITY COMMISSION: Mayor Keith W. Babb, Jr. Vice Mayor Sanquetta Cowan-Williams Commissioner Isabelle J. McDonald Commissioner Everett D. McPherson, Sr. Commissioner James H. Scott CHARTER OFFICERS: Michael E. Jackson, City Manager Nylene Clarke, City Clerk Burnadette Norris-Weeks, P.A., City Attorney [TENTATIVE: SUBJECT TO REVISION] City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube – LIMITED CAPACITY Page 2 of 4 September 23, 2025 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. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS / PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS / PUBLIC COMMENTS (agenda items only) (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. Proclamation - Proclaiming September 2025 as Hunger Action Month F. CONSENT AGENDA G. OLD BUSINESS (discussion of existing activities or previously held events, if any) H. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR ORDINANCES 1. RESOLUTION 2025-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A FINAL MILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2025, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, PURSUANT TO SECTION 200.065, FLORIDA STATUTES; COMPUTING THE ROLLED-BACK RATE; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FORWARDING INSTRUCTIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2. RESOLUTION 2025-55 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA RELATING TO FINANCES, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND FUNDING OF THE FINAL MUNICIPAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,627,990.00, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3. ORDINANCE 2025-01 (SECOND READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY’S CONSENT TO THE INCLUSION OF THE ENTIRE TERRITORY WITHIN THE CITY OF PAHOKEE’S MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES INTO PALM BEACH COUNTY’S FIRE/RESCUE MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING UNIT FOR FIRE-RESCUE, FIRE PROTECTION, ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (OR SIMILAR EMERGENCY SERVICES), FIRE CODE ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER NECESSARY AND INCIDENTAL SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION; PROVIDING FOR INTENT, PURPOSE AND CONSENT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVENESS AND DURATION OF CONSENT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVENESS OF REPEAL; ACKNOWLEDGING AD VALOREM MILLAGE RATE LIMITATION; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CAPTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. I. RESOLUTION(S) City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube – LIMITED CAPACITY Page 3 of 4 September 23, 2025 1. RESOLUTION 2025-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA APPROVING THE OBSERVED HOLIDAYS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026, AS SET FORTH ON EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2. RESOLUTION 2025-57 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE TWENTIETH ADDENDUM TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE AGREEMENT 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. 3. RESOLUTION 2025-58 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GENERAL LIABILITY, PROPERTY & CASUALTY COVERAGES, AUTO LIABILITY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION PACKAGE SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT “A” HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 4. RESOLUTION 2025-59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE WITH A 9.1% INCREASE IN MEDICAL COVERAGE AND A 11.6% INCREASE IN DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE, AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT “A” HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5. RESOLUTION 2025-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PAHOKEE MIDDLE/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 2025 HOMECOMING PARADE AND AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A PARADE PERMIT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 6. RESOLUTION 2025-61 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING THE CITY OF PAHOKEE’S HOSTING OF THE INAUGURAL PAHOKEE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI PICNIC; RATIFYING PARTICIPATION WITH THE PLANNING OF THE EVENT; APPROVING FEES FOR THE EVENT; AUTHORIZING USE OF COLLECTED FUNDS TO OFF-SET EXPENSES; AUTHORIZING AN EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $1,500.00 FOR INCIDENTALS; AUTORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEP TO CARRY OUT THE EVENT INTENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING 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 1. Update - City Projects M. REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OF COMMISSIONERS, IF ANY O. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (items not on the agenda) City Commission Regular Meeting Meeting Streamed by YouTube – LIMITED CAPACITY Page 4 of 4 September 23, 2025 P. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER (community events, feel good announcements, if any) Q. 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 the Office of the City Clerk at 561-924-5534. If hearing impaired, contact Florida Relay at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800- 955-8770 (Voice), for assistance. (Reference: Florida Statutes 286.26)