3.24.2026_special_call_minutes

CALL TO ORDER - A Special Call Meeting of the City Council of Marathon, Florida was held on March 24, 2026, in the Marathon Council Chambers, 9805 Overseas Hwy., Marathon, Florida, Mayor Lynny Del Gaizo called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

ROLL CALL - There were present:

Councilmember Landry

Councilmember Matlock

Councilmember Still

Vice Mayor Struyf

Mayor Del Gaizo, comprising a quorum.

Also, in attendance were:

City Attorney, Steve Williams

City Clerk, Diane Clavier

Deputy City Manager, Brian Bradley

Planning Director, Brian Shea

Utilities Director, Dan Saus

With no objection from the members of the Council, Mayor DelGaizo declared the agenda approved by unanimous consent.

SECOND: Matlock

Fire Rescue Chief Muro

Grants Coordinator, Maria Covelli

- Florida Commerce ACSC Administration Permit Contact Line (Informational)

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Safer Streets For All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan Presentation - Chris Benitez with Stantec presented a PowerPoint Presentation regarding the purpose of the study, which was one hundred percent grant funded by FDOT, the outreach comments, intersection improvements being advanced, policy survey results and recommendations and the remaining project schedule. Benitez explained that once the action plan is adopted, it can be used to pursue additional federal grant funding for design, construction, and education initiatives. Benitez reviewed the recommendations at specific locations as well as policy recommendations and their ranking. Struyf questioned how many people completed the survey and Stantec representatives informed everyone 22 people completed the survey. Struyf commented that e-bikes were an issue as well as lighting, flooding, and sidewalks. Matlock explained that his issues were landscaping in the easements and e-bikes as well as golf carts, especially when ten- and eleven-year-olds were driving them. Matlock commented he was not a fan of a blockade on bike paths. Captain Paul informed everyone the sheriffs office was waiting to see the legislation for e-bikes to see the specific language. Covelli informed everyone that an FDOT grant would help

Resolutions For Adoption

\*A. Resolution 2026-21 Authorizing A "Piggy-Back" Purchase Pursuant To The City's Purchasing Policies And Procedures And Approving The Purchase of one (1) 2026 Chevy Silverado 3500HD Regular Cab 2WD With Utility Body And Crane Attachment Under The Florida Sheriff's Bid 2026 091521-NAF & 032824-NAF From Alan Jay Fleet Sales, In An Amount Not To Exceed at total of $108,225.00; Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into Agreements In Connection Therewith, Appropriating And Expending Budgeted Funds; And Providing For An Effective Date (Tabled from March 10, 2026)

\*Approval of Minutes

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Del Gaizo adjourned the meeting at 6:32 pm with unanimous consent.

I certify the above represents an accurate summary of the City Council meeting of March 24, 2026.

April Date

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