City Commission Regular Meeting (2026-10-27)

City Commission Regular Meeting (2026-10-27). City Commission Regular Meeting 10/27/2026 06:00 PM | Pahokee, FL ​ City Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 27, 2026 06:00 PM Meeting Streamed By YouTube - LIMITED CAPACITY 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. Presentation: FY 2024-2025 Annual Audit Report - Roderick Harvey, HCT Authorized Representative 2. Proclamation: Recognizing Mrs. Nohemi Polanco's Retirement and Nineteen Years of Service F. CONSENT AGENDA 1. October 13, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes 2. October 20, 2026 City Commission Workshop Minutes G. OLD BUSINESS ( discussion of existing activities or previously held events, if any) H. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR ORDINANCES 1. ORDINANCE 2026-04 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 171.044, PROVIDING FOR THE VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF A PARCEL OF UNDEVELOPED LAND CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 19.92 ACRES, LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF STUCKEY ROAD AND EAST OF BAY BOTTOM ROAD, IN SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 42 SOUTH, RANGE 37 EAST; UPON THE PETITION AND WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE OWNER PAHOKEE INVESTMENTS, INC.; FINDING THAT THE PROPERTY IS CONTIGUOUS AND REASONABLY COMPACT TO THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY AND OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE FOR ANNEXATION; ACKNOWLEDGING THAT AN APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION, A MAP OF THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION AREA, AND A COUNTY ANNEXATION INFORMATION SHEET HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED TO PALM BEACH COUNTY; EXTENDING AND REDEFINING THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY TO INCLUDE THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR INTERIM FUTURE LAND USE AND ZONING DESIGNATIONS; PROVIDING FOR REVISION OF THE CITY CHARTER BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 166.031, FLORIDA STATUTES TO INCORPORATE THE SUBJECT PROPERTY; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO FILE CERTIFIED COPIES OF THIS ORDINANCE WITH ALL APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2. ORDINANCE 2026-05 (FIRST READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 8-9, “VOTING PLACES,” OF CHAPTER 8, ELECTIONS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO DESIGNATE THE EDDIE LEE RHODES GYMNASIUM, LOCATED AT 360 EAST MAIN STREET, PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AS THE CITY'S VOTING PLACE FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. I. RESOLUTION(S) 1. RESOLUTION 2026-69 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, REAPPOINTING THREE MEMBERS AND APPOINTING TWO NEW MEMBERS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD; PROVIDING FOR TWO-YEAR TERMS; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2. RESOLUTION 2026-70 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND RATIFYING INVOICES FROM MULTIPLE VENDORS FOR OPENING AND CLOSING AND VAULT SETTING SERVICES AT PORT MAYACA CEMETERY, AS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; FURTHER RATIFYING THE SERVICES OBTAINED WHILE THE CITY’S BACKHOE WAS OUT OF SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3. RESOLUTION 2026-71 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR’S REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE’S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SINGLE AUDIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AS SET FORTH IN COMPOSITE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 4. RESOLUTION 2026-72 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) NO. 2026-02 FOR COMPREHENSIVE FORENSIC AUDIT SERVICES; APPROVING THE RFP DOCUMENT AND SOLICITATION SCOPE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES AND CONVENE AN EVALUATION COMMITTEE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5. RESOLUTION 2026-73 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES PURSUANT TO RFQ NO. 2026-01; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO MULTIPLE AGREEMENTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES AS PROVIDED IN EXHIBIT “A” HERETO; AUTHORIZING QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS FOR FUTURE PROJECTS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS, WITH A ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. J. NEW BUSINESS (presentation by city manager of activity or upcoming event, if any) 1. Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) Report 2. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) Report 3. Discussion and Direction: Cemetery - Tree Farm Tenant 4. Angela Reyes, LLC Deliverables 5. Forensic Audit Cost K. REPORT OF THE MAYOR L. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER M. REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY N. REPORT OF THE CITY CLERK O. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OF COMMISSIONERS, IF ANY P. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (items not on the agenda) Q. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER ( community events, feel good announcements, if any) R. 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) Documents: Agenda; Agenda Packet.