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Regular City Commission Meeting

November 25, 2025 ·7:00 PM Final ·https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82725528658

Commission Chambers and Zoom.us Webinar ID: 827 2552 8658

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Agenda — 43 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
  2. 2 ROLL CALL
  3. 3 MOMENT OF SILENCE
  4. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  5. 1) PRESENTATION(S)
  6. A. RECOGNIZING THOMAS RUZZANO, JR., FOR HIS HEROIC ACTS OF ASSISTING STRANDED DRIVERS DURING THE FLASH FLOODS THAT OCCURRED ON OCTOBER 26, 2025 ID 2025-330
  7. 7 ATHLETES OF THE MONTH
  8. B. BASEBALL: JOEL GONZALEZ, 13 YEARS OLD (City of Margate Baseball, Laser Sharks) ID 2025-314
  9. 9 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
  10. C. RIPLEY HOWELL, DAY CARE AIDE - SENIOR CENTER - 25 YEARS MARC E. SILVIS, DRIVER/ENGINEER - FIRE DEPARTMENT - 25 YEARS SANDY CRUZ-AMAYA, LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES - 20 YEARS DIEGO A. ESCOBAR, POLICE OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 10 YEARS ID 2025-251
  11. D. PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING MAYOR ARLENE R. SCHWARTZ AND OUTGOING VICE MAYOR ANTONIO V. ARSERIO. ID 2025-265
  12. 12 RECESS - Refreshments will be served
  13. 2) RESOLUTION(S)
  14. A. ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR ID 2025-264 made
  15. B. ELECTION OF MAYOR ID 2025-263 made
  16. 3) PUBLIC DISCUSSION
  17. 17 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.
  18. 4) COMMISSION COMMENTS
  19. 5) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
  20. 6) CONSENT AGENDA
  21. 21 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.
  22. A. MOTION - APPROVAL OF CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: OCTOBER 8, 2025 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING @ 6:30PM ID 2025-304 approved Pass
  23. B. RESOLUTION - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PLACEMENT OF PURCHASED LICENSE PLATE READER CAMERAS (LPR) AT SELECTED LOCATIONS. ID 2025-302
  24. C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING AN ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY TO RECEIVE, REVIEW, AND PROCESS PLAT OR REPLAT SUBMITTALS AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 177.071 OF FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2025-313 approved Pass
  25. D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE MULTIPLE AWARD OF BID NO. 2026-004, AGGREGATES, TOPSOILS AND SAND TO AUSTIN TUPLER TRUCKING, INC., FLORIDA SUPERIOR SAND INC., CHIN DIESEL, INC., TRU HAUL, LLC, AND CONCRETE WORKS & PAVING, INC.; WITH THE CITY OF MARGATE ACTING AS LEAD AGENCY FOR THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE GROUP; PROVIDING FOR AN INITIAL THREE-YEAR TERM AND TWO ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2025-332 approved Pass
  26. E. RESOLUTION - APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MCRA AND THE CITY OF MARGATE TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO PAY THE COST OF UNDERGROUNDING THE EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITY LINES ADJACENT TO THE COCOGATE PROJECT. ID 2025-333 approved Pass
  27. 7) RESOLUTION(S) CONTINUED
  28. A. APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF: ________________________________ TO THE FIVE MEMBER MARGATE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD FOR A TERM COMMENCING NOVEMBER 25, 2025 - MARCH 18, 2026 ID 2025-300
  29. B. RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE WAIVE OF BIDDING FOR SOLE-SOURCE ACQUISITION OF TRIMBLE X9 FORENSIC LASER SCANNING SYSTEM; UTILIZING THE FEDERAL JUSTICE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND ACCOUNT TO ENHANCE LAW ENFORCEMENTS ABILITY TO CAPTURE AND DOCUMENT EVIDENCE ON MAJOR VEHICLE CRASH SCENES AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.00 ID 2025-303 made
  30. 29 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
  31. C. APPROVE THAT THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, HEREBY AUTHORIZES THE ADDITION OF NON-BARGAINED FOR POSITIONS OF ONE (1) FULL-TIME DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF AND THREE (3) FULL-TIME ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEFS TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF DIVISION FIRE CHIEF, WITH THE POSITIONS TO BE PROVIDED FOR DURING THE BUDGET AMENDMENT PROCESS. ID 2025-331 approved Pass
  32. D. RESOLUTION - APPROVING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL #3080 FOR THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2025, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2028; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. ID 2025-335
  33. E. RESOLUTION - DETERMINING CERTAIN DETAILS OF NOT TO EXCEED $60,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ITS WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2025; PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY OF SAID BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATED SALE OF THE BONDS TO THE UNDERWRITER NAMED HEREIN AND WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING; APPROVING THE FORM AND EXECUTION OF A BOND PURCHASE CONTRACT; DELEGATING CERTAIN AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE TERMS AND DETAILS OF SAID BONDS; APPOINTING A PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR FOR SAID BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE FORM OF A BOND PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE FORM AND DISTRIBUTION OF A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT; AUTHORIZING THAT SAID BONDS MAY BE INSURED BY A MUNICIPAL BOND INSURANCE POLICY AND THAT THE RESERVE REQUIREMENT THEREFOR MAY BE SATISFIED THROUGH THE PROVISION OF DEBT SERVICE RESERVE SURETY POLICY; APPOINTING A DISCLOSURE DISSEMINATION AGENT; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING A BOOK-ENTRY REGISTRATION SYSTEM FOR THE BONDS PROVIDING FOR THE APPLICATION AND INVESTMENT OF CERTAIN FUNDS; AUTHORIZING PROPER OFFICIALS TO DO ALL THINGS DEEMED NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SAID BONDS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2025-338 made
  34. 8) ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING
  35. A. ORDINANCE- AMENDING CHAPTER 27 - PARKS AND RECREATION, SECTION 27-5 GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS AND SECTION 27-6 PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF RULES AND REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SMOKING AND VAPING IN CITY PARKS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ID 2025-297 made
  36. 9) ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING
  37. A. AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET (ORDINANCE NUMBERS 2024-2 AND 2024-7); PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2025-293 made Pass
  38. B. AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET (ORDINANCE NUMBER 2025-5); PROVIDING FOR REPEAL; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE ID 2025-294 made
  39. 10) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
  40. A. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS ID 2025-329
  41. 40 ADJOURNMENT
  42. 41 PLEASE NOTE:
  43. 42 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: 827 2552 8658 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. THROUGH THE CITY’S WEBSITE: Go to www.margatefl.com Go to “Agendas & Minutes” > Find the respective meeting date and click “Agenda Summary” to view the agenda items and see the Zoom meeting information ALTERNATE OPTION FOR VIEWING AND LISTENING TO THE MEETING THROUGH ZOOM.US Instructions: Topic: “Margate Regular City Commission Meeting” Enter the following link to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j//82725528658 Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099