City Commission

1 City of North Lauderdale City Commission Meeting November 12, 2024 Minutes 1. CALL TO ORDER – Mayor Samson Borgelin called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m. 2. MOMENT OF REFLECTION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts led the Moment of Reflection and Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL – Acting Interim City Clerk took roll. There was a quorum. Mayor Samson Borgelin - present Vice Mayor-Dee Lewis-Ricketts - present Commissioner Mario Bustamante - present Commissioner Luke Lewis - present Commissioner Dr. Regina Martin – arrived 9:18 a.m. City Manager Michael Sargis - present City Attorney Michelle Austin Pamies - present Acting Interim City Clerk Susan Slattery - present 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. September 10, 2024 – Commissioner Lewis moved to approve as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. b. PRESENTATIONS City Manager Sargis recognized the Public Works Utility Crew for their hard work and dedication to the City of North Lauderdale during a recent water main break. i. Carlos Acevedo ii. Marlon Betton iii. Jimmy Chevelon iv. Adrian Davis v. Ivan Davis vi. Shawn Driver vii. Steve Innocent viii. Christopher McCall 5. PROCLAMATIONS – Acting Interim City Clerk read the Proclamations into the record. a. Bethel Worship Center 40th Anniversary b. Native American Heritage Month c. Small Business Saturday 2024 – Peter Mason, Tamarac/North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce accepted the Proclamation. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None 7. QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEMS - None

2 8. CONSENT AGENDA – Items 9a, 9b, 9c, 9f, 9g, 9h, 9i, 9j, 9l and 9m were removed from the agenda. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to read Consent Agenda items 9d, 9e and 9k. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Attorney read. Commissioner Lewis moved to approve Items 9d, 9e and 9k on the Consent Agenda as read. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. Commissioner Martin moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Attorney read: a. SUBJECT - Modification to Budgeted Positions - City Manager and Human Resources Departments A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MODIFICATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 BUDGET FOR THE ADDITIONAL POSITIONS AS DOCUMENTED IN “EXHIBIT A” ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Kelly Schwartz, Finance Director presented the item based on the backup memorandum. Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public Hearing was closed. Mayor Borgelin inquired if there was a surplus in the last budget year. Ms. Schwartz responded it is too early to advise the final numbers for 2023/2024. Discussion ensued about the Deputy City Manager/Assistant City Manager and the Employee Relations Manager. The Employee Relations Manager will be placed on the next Commission Agenda. Direction was given to amend the resolution to include the Deputy City Manager as a direct report to the City Manager. The City Manager’s Department will include City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Special Projects Manager, Assistant to the City Manager ( administrative position), Internal Auditor and Senior Public and Media Relations. Commissioner Dr. Martin asked about the City Clerk’s Office. This will be discussed at a later time in the agenda. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to approve as amended adding Deputy City Manager. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. RESOLUTION NO. 24-11-1538 passed and approved unanimously. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to read. Seconded by Commission Lewis. Attorney read: b. SUBJECT - Comprehensive Pay and Classification Plan Amendment Fiscal Year 2025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MODIFICATION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 COMPREHENSIVE PAY AND CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR THE ADDITONAL POSITIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ramona Woods, Human Resources Director presented the item based on the backup memorandum. Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public Hearing was closed. Discussion ensued as to amending the resolution to include Deputy City Manager. Mayor Borgelin passed the gavel. Mayor

3 Borgelin moved to approve as amended adding the Deputy City Manager. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. RESOLUTION NO. 24-11-1539 passed and approved unanimously. Commissioner Lewis moved to read. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Attorney read: c. RESOLUTION - Purchase of fire hydrants, water meter fittings and water line accessories A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ISSUE (2) TWO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS TO CORE & MAIN FOR $125,000 AND FERGUSON WATERWORKS FOR $125,000 FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $250,000 FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF FIRE HYDRANTS, METER BOXES, WATER METER FITTINGS, WATER LINE ACCESSORIES, AND APPURTENANCES FOR THE CITY’S WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM UTILIZING EXEMPTION 3-4 B. F. CONTRACTS PROCURED THROUGH COOPERATIVE PURCHASING FROM THE CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH ITB #2018-19/12; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Neil Buckeridge, Assistant Public Works/Utilities Director presented the item based on the backup memorandum. Public hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public Hearing was closed. Mayor Borgelin commented the vendor list in incomplete and additional information is needed. It was clarified this item is compatible with the new AMI system. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to table the item to December 10, 2024 City Commission meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Commissioner Dr. Martin was not present for the vote. Motion passed. d. RESOLUTION - Approval to begin discussion and negotiate with top-ranked structural fire training propane system builder for RFP# 24-FR-012 - Fire Tower Propane Project A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, ACCEPTS THE SCORING OF THE SELECTION EVALUATION COMMITTEE BASED ON THE CRITERIA OF RFP # 24FR- 012 – FIRE TOWER PROPANE PROJECT AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH KT FIRE TRAINER LLC FOR A FIRE TOWER PROPANE PROJECT PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. 24-11-1541 passed and approved unanimously. e. RESOLUTION - M & M Asphalt d/b/a All County for asphalt and concrete rehabilitation throughout the City A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ISSUE A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER TO

4 M&M ASPHALT D/B/A ALL COUNTY PAVING FOR $80K FOR CITYWIDE ASPHALT AND CONCRETE REHABILITATION UTILIZING PROCUREMENT EXEMPTION 3-4 B. e. UTILIZATION OF OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES' CONTRACTS (PIGGY-BACKING) Utilizing THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH CONTRACT PWE-22-008; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. 24-11-1542 passed and approved unanimously. Commissioner Lewis moved to read. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Attorney read: f. RESOLUTION - Blanket Purchase Order - Motor Rewind, Pump Repairs, and Maintenance for Water Treatment Plant and Lift Stations A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ISSUE A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER TO DONERITE PUMPS IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000.00 FOR THE ELECTRIC MOTOR REWIND, PUMP REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE CITY’S WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND LIFT STATIONS UTILIZING THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH’S ITB 2021-032-AY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Neil Buckeridge, Assistant Public Works/Utilities Director presented the item based on the backup memorandum. Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public Hearing was closed. Mayor Borgelin clarified $50,000 is being approved as well as an additional $20,000 contingency, if needed for a total of $70,000. City Manager explained why the Commission is seeing more blanket purchase orders. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. Clerk took roll. ALL YES. Commissioner Dr. Martin was not present for this vote. Motion passed. RESOLUTION No. 24-11-1543 passed and approved unanimously. Commissioner Lewis moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. Attorney read: g. RESOLUTION - Purchase gaseous chlorine for Water Treatment Plant A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ISSUE A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER TO BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $84,420.00 FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF (42) 1-TON CYLINDER OF CHLORINE FOR THE CITY’S WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN FY25 UTILIZING THE CITY OF ORLANDO’S PRICING FROM IFB20-03790-10-23; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Neil Buckeridge, Assistant Public Works/Utilities Director presented the item based on the back up memorandum. Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public Hearing was closed. It was noted there is a typo on the invoice which needs to be changed. Commissioner Lewis moved to table to December 10, 2024 Commission meeting to correct the invoice. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed.

5 h. RESOLUTION - Additional surveys for SW 71 Avenue (Rock Island Road) milling and resurfacing MAP Project from West McNab Road to Southgate Boulevard Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Attorney read: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO CHEN MOORE AND ASSOCIATES FOR ADDITIONAL SURVEY AND ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATED TO THE SW 71ST AVENUE (ROCK ISLAND ROAD) MILLING AND RESURFACING MAP PROJECT, FROM WEST MCNAB ROAD TO SOUTHGATE BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Neil Buckeridge, Assistant Public Works/Utilities Director presented the item based on the backup memorandum. Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. RESOLUTION NO. 24-11-1545 passed and approved unanimously. Commissioner Lewis moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Attorney read: i. SUBJECT - ARPA Not for Profits Revised Recommendation Tanya Davis-Hernandez, Community Development Director presented the item based on the backup memorandum. Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public Hearing was closed. Mayor Borgelin commented on the distribution to eligible small businesses. Ms. Davis-Hernandez will correct the backup to state the correct timeline dates. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. Commissioner Lewis moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Attorney read: j. MOTION - Chamber of Commerce Funding Approval Tanya Davis-Hernandez, Community Development Director presented the item based on the backup memorandum. Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public Hearing was closed. Mayor Borgelin commented on the events that the Chamber of Commerce will host, including the State of the City. He believes the City should host the State of the City not the Chamber of Commerce and there should be more marketing for the BizArt event. Peter Mason, Tamarac/North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce provided a brief detail of upcoming events and stated he is willing to work with the City on the State of the City event. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve the continued funding of $25,000 to the Chamber of Commerce and the changes to the State of the City event. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. k. RESO - Youth Soccer League FY 2025 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA,

6 RETROACTIVELY APPROVING THE YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE EXPENSE OF $45,292.00 IN FY 2025 FOR THE FINAL PAYMENT TO SCORE SPORTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Borgelin questioned proceeding with registering residents with monies from his discretionary funds. When the children tried to register, they were told that there was no room. He would like to know how these monies will be spent if the space is not available. City Manager Sargis responded he will look into this and provide an update to Mayor Borgelin. RESOLUTION NO. 24-11-1547 passed and approved unanimously. l. RESO - Purchase of two (2) Atlas Copco PAC F66KD-S 74 HP Trailer Mounted Pump with Sound Attenuating Enclosure Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Attorney read: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER (PO) TO HYDRA SERVICES INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,407 FOR THE PURCHASE OF (2) TWO NEW ATLAS COPCO PAC F66KD-S 74 HP FT4 TRAILER MOUNTED PUMP WITH SOUND ATTENUATING ENCLOSURE TO HYDRA SERVICES INC., PIGGYBACKING SOURCEWELL CONTRACT # 020923-PWT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE: Neil Buckeridge, Assistant Public Works/Utilities Director presented the item based on the backup memorandum. Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public Hearing was closed. Discussion ensued on donations to Sister cities. City Manager Sargis stated the surplus policy will be reviewed and brought back to the City Commission for approval. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. RESOLUTION NO. 24-11-1548 passed and approved unanimously. m. RESO - Ratification of Quicklime Purchase Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Attorney read: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO PROCEED WITH THE RATIFICATION OF THE

7 PURCHASE OF QUICKLIME FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Neil Buckeridge, Assistant Public Works/Utilities Director presented the item based on the backup memorandum. Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Lewis moved to approve. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. RESOLUTION NO. 24-11-1549 passed and approved unanimously. 10. OTHER BUSINESS a. RESOLUTION - Approval to begin discussions and negotiate with top-ranked firm for RFP #24- PW-015 - Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System Implementation Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. Attorney read: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, ACCEPTS THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE SELECTION EVALUATION COMMITTEE BASED ON THE CRITERIA OF RFP # 24-PW-015 AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH CORE & MAIN LP FOR ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI) PROJECT, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Neil Buckeridge, Assistant Public Works/Utilities Director presented the item based on the backup memorandum. Jesus, Consultant with Quantas explained the project. Mayor Borgelin requested in the future that the Commission is provided with the names of the Selection Committee. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. RESOLUTION NO. 24-11-1550 passed and approved unanimously. b. ORDINANCE - First Reading Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Amendment #1 Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to read. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Attorney read: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 23-09-1468 BY WHICH THE CITY COMMISSION DID ADOPT THE BUDGET OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE FOR THE 2023/24 FISCAL YEAR, TO REVISE THE BUDGET AS DOCUMENTED IN “EXHIBIT A”; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Kelly Schwartz, Finance Director presented the item based on the backup memorandum. Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public Hearing was closed. Vice Mayor Lewis- Ricketts commented on changed to health insurance. Mayor Borgelin confirmed the amount that the Early Learning Coalition is requesting which is $10,000. He also requested that all elected officials receive an accounting of their discretionary funds and the cost of the OIG investigation and any other

8 investigations that were done in the past year. Commissioner Lewis moved to approve on first reading. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. c. RESOLUTION - Approval to Award Bid ITB 24-PW-020 - Storm Drainage Culvert Replacement to FG Construction LLC Commissioner Lewis moved to read. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Attorney read: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AWARD BID ITB 24-PW-020 - STORM DRAINAGE CULVERT REPLACEMENT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE AND RESPONSIVE BIDDER, FG CONSTRUCTION LLC, AND ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT OF $1,873,769.21, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT; APPROVE A CONTINGENCY FOR UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS IN AN AMOUNT OF $150,000.00 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $2,023,769.21; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Neil Buckeridge, Assistant Public Works/Utilities Director presented the item based on the backup memorandum. Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public Hearing was closed. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. RESOLUTION NO. 24-11-1551 passed and approved unanimously. d. Motion - To appoint an Acting City Clerk City Manager Sargis read into the record a memorandum and explained the item. The recommendation is to hire Susan Slattery as the Acting Interim City Clerk with an up to 10% salary increase. The Deputy Clerk position is still not filled. Mr. Sargis explained the hiring process for Deputy City Clerk. The City Clerk position will be advertised as soon as the job description is developed, and the recruitment process for a permanent City Clerk will begin promptly thereafter. Commissioner Dr. Martin commented on the length of time it has taken to fill the Deputy City Clerk position. She requested a meeting with the Human Resources Director. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to appoint Susan Slattery, currently serving as Interim Deputy City Clerk, to the position of Acting Interim City Clerk for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days, effective immediately. The City is authorized to provide a 5% proposed increase in pay for the term. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. e. RESOLUTION - Changes in Signatories for all Financial Institutions Attorney read: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE LIST OF AUTHORIZED SIGNERS FOR ALL STATE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION, LOCAL GOVERNMENT SURPLUS FUNDS INVESTMENT POOL ACCOUNTS WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

9 Kelly Schwartz, Finance Director presented the item based on the backup memorandum. Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. RESOLUTION NO. 24-11-1552 passed and approved unanimously. f. RESOLUTION - Amendment No. 1 - Contract Renewal Lift Station Maintenance Agreement Inframark, LLC Attorney read: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH INFRAMARK, LLC, FOR AN ADDITIONAL 1 YEAR PERIOD, COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 1, 2024 THAT SHALL REMAIN EFFECTIVE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, UNLESS EARLIER TERMINATED, FOR THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR THE CITY’S THIRTY (30) SEWAGE LIFT STATIONS IN THE NEGOTIATED AMOUNT OF $367,150. WITH AN ADDITIONAL $82,850 FOR UNFORSEEN ADDITIONAL EXPENSES FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $450,000 IN FY25; AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Neil Buckeridge, Assistant Public Works/Utilities Director presented the item based on the backup memorandum. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. RESOLUTION NO. 24-11-1554 passed and approved unanimously. g. RESO - Agreement Purchase Land - Vacant Property - Tam O'Shanter Boulevard Attorney read: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED LAND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH NORTH LAUDERDALE SERVICE STATION LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $900,0000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE VACANT PROPERTY ON TAM O’SHANTER BLVD BETWEEN EAST OF VALERO AND WEST OF 80TH AVENUE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE: City Manager Sargis presented the item based on the backup memorandum. He explained there will be minor changes to the Agreement pertaining to the new City Attorney. Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public Hearing was closed. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts commented on the soil sample. Mayor Borgelin is happy that this is moving forward. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts moved to approve. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. RESOLUTION NO. 24-11-1555 passed and approved unanimously. h. SUBJECT - Motion - Commission Meetings November and December

10 City Manager Sargis presented the item based on the backup memorandum. Public Hearing was opened. There were no comments. Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve and cancel the November 26, 2024 and December 31, 2024 City Commission meetings. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. 11. REPORTS – None 12. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS – All these items will be moved to the November 20, 2024 City Commission meeting. a. Motion to direct City Manager to Proceed Sale Contract or Terminate: Vacant Property 441 b. Upcoming Events: 1. 2024 Community Fire Rescue Open House 2. 50 Plus Domino Tournament 3. Winterfest 2024 4. 2024 Holiday Parade 5. Tea Time 6. The Mayor's Day of Thanksgiving 13. COMMISSION COMMENTS a. Ratification of Discretionary Fund Expenditure - Commissioner Luke Lewis Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve the ratification of the discretionary fund expenditures from last year. Seconded by Commissioner Bustamante. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. b. Friendsgiving - Commissioner Luke Lewis i. Discussion and possible motion to approve waiving all associated fees, and a $500.00 expenditure from District A discretionary funds for the Friendsgiving event. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve waiving all associated fees and a $500 expenditure from District A discretionary funds for the Friendsgiving event on November 23, 2024. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. c. Turkey and Food Giveaway - Commissioner Dr. Regina Martin Commissioner Lewis moved to approve the City advertising on its platforms the Food Giveaway on November 26, 2024. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. d. US Conference of Mayors Water Council Meeting

11 Commissioner Bustamante moved to approve Mayor Borgelin’s attendance at the US Conference of Mayors Water Council Meeting in San Diego, California, November 21 – 22, 2024. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. District A – Commissioner Lewis – Commented on Code Enforcement sweep in District “A”. He also suggested a temporary block on easement in the back alleys. District B – Commissioner Bustamante – Thank you to first responders and City staff. God bless everyone. District C – Commissioner Dr. Martin – Recognized the former City Clerk Elizabeth Garcia-Beckford, she will be missed and wished her well. Thank you to residents, poll watchers, Police, Fire and City employees. She also commented on an email sent out without her knowledge. District D – Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts - Thank you for re-election and thank you to residents. Congratulations and welcome to new City attorneys. Thanks to staff. Mayor Borgelin – Recognized both newly re-elected officials. Requested to reinstate the Lien Clemency Program for owner occupied residents. Tanya Davis-Hernandez, Community Development Director explained this program is meant for residents, not absentee landlords. Commissioner Dr. Martin moved to approve reinstating the lien clemency program for owner occupied residents. Seconded by Commissioner Lewis. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. Mayor Borgelin requested the City look into increasing lighting around Hampton Boulevard from 81st to Tam O’Shanter Boulevard and 81st Terrace. Commissioner Lewis moved to approve. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts commented on Item 9i and clarified that the recommendation was approved; $10,000 to businesses and $250,000 to Habitat for Humanity and asked that it be corrected on record. Mayor Borgelin commented on JLL and architectural firm Zyscovitch creating a conceptual design for Reimagining North Lauderdale. City Manager Sargis referenced the CCNA rules in Florida State Statutes. 14. CITY CLERK COMMENTS a. Broward League of Cities Annual Membership and Scholarship Donation Commissioner Lewis moved to approve the annual membership and a $500 scholarship donation to Broward League of Cities. Seconded by Commissioner Dr. Martin. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed.

12 b. Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference Discussion and possible motion to approve City Commission travel to attend the Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference December 4 - December 6, 2024 at the Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32819 Commissioner Lewis moved to approve City Commission travel to the Florida League of Cities Legislative Conference in Orlando, Florida, December 4 – 6, 2024. Seconded by Vice Mayor Lewis-Ricketts. Clerk took roll. All YES. Motion passed. 15. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS – The Firm is very happy to represent the City of North Lauderdale and will provide the City with excellent legal services. 16. ADJOURNMENT – There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 12:58 p.m. Approved CCM 12-10-2024