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Regular Commission Meeting - May 14, 2025

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The Pembroke Park Town Commission will meet to discuss municipal operations, including budget planning for the upcoming fiscal year, infrastructure purchases, and land-use approvals. Key items include setting a proposed property tax millage rate, approving equipment for public services, and reviewing development plans for a new townhome project.

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This meeting determines the town's proposed property tax rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and authorizes significant public spending on infrastructure, including a $559,541 vacuum truck and various police and public services equipment.

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Regular Commission Meeting - May 14, 2025. Location: Commission Chambers. Time: 07:00 PM. Agenda: Regular Commission Meeting - May 14, 2025 - Agenda - Html REVISED AGENDA REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 PM - Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Commission Chambers Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. DELETIONS OR WITHDRAWALS TO THE AGENDA 5. PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS 5.1. Proclamation for National Safe Boating Week - May 18, 2025 through May 24, 2025 Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-140 7 - 8 5.2. Proclamation for National Police Week (ADDED) Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-180 9 - 11 5.3. Introduction of New Police Officer - Alvin Pollock (ADDED) Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-181 12 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS / GOOD & WELFARE 7. CONSENT AGENDA 7.1. Approval of Minutes - Town Clerk Garcia-Lima April 7, 2025 - Workshop Commission Meeting April 8, 2025 - Special Workshop Commission Meeting April 9, 2025 Regular Commission Meeting Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-172 13 - 46 7.2. Memorandum of Understanding between Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Town to participate in the Florida Regional Law Enforcement Exchange System (RLEX) - Chief DeCoursey Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-173 47 - 63 7.3. Consideration and Approval of an Agreement for Stormwater System Maintenance Services - Public Services Director Merantus Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-161 64 - 133 7.4. Consideration and Approval of the Purchase of Four Portable Pumps for Stormwater and Emergency Operations - Public Services Director Merantus Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-163 134 - 194 7.5. Consideration and Approval of the Purchase of an Excavator for Public Services - Public Services Director Merantus Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-164 195 - 259 7.6. Consideration and Approval to Allocate $500 in Gift Cards for the Police Department - Mayor Mohammed Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-166 260 7.7. Consideration and Approval for Agreement with Keith for Professional Services - Town Manager Lynch Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-169 261 - 263 7.8. Consideration and Approval of the Purchase of Body-Worn Cameras for the Police Department - Chief DeCoursey Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-168 264 - 319 7.9. Consideration and Approval of the Purchase of a Vacuum Truck for Public Works Operations - Public Services Director Merantus RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-016 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF PEMBROKE PARK, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO UTILIZE THE SOURCEWELL COOP CONTRACT SOLICITATION NO. RFP #101221, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A,” TO ACQUIRE THROUGH LEASE OR PURCHASE A VACTOR 2100i TRUCK, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “B” FROM ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEC. 1-129(5) OF THE TOWN’S CODE OF ORDINANCES; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO TAKE ANY AND ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXPEND FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $559,541.70; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT, SUBJECT TO THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE TOWN ATTORNEY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-162 320 - 457 7.10. Motion to Accept the Recommendation of the Pension Board and to approve the $152,912 contribution amount for the Commission Supplemental Retirement Plan - Town Manager Lynch Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-170 458 - 501 7.11. Consideration of support for 211 Broward in the Amount of $500.00 for the FY 2025-2026 Budget - Town Manager Lynch Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-147 502 - 505 7.12. Discussion and Possible Approval of a Summer Recess for the Town Commission - Acting Clerk Commissioner Kashem Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-153 506 - 507 7.13. Consideration and Approval of the FY 2025/2026 Budget Preparation Calendar Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-154 508 - 510 7.14. Consideration of Approval of State Highway Lighting Maintenance and Compensation Agreement - Public Services Director Merantus Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-155 511 - 520 7.15. Consideration and Approval of a Resolution adopting the proposed Millage Rate for FY 2025-2026 and setting the dates and times for the Tentative Budget Public hearing and the Final Budget Public Hearing, pursuant to FS 200.065. It is suggested the Tentative Budget Hearing be held on September 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and the Final Budget Hearing on September 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-017 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF PEMBROKE PARK, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A PROPOSED OPERATING MILLAGE RATE OF 8.5000 MILLS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2025, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; SETTING A DATE AND TIME FOR THE FIRST PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATE AND TENTATIVE BUDGET AND A DATE AND TIME FOR THE FINAL PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT THE FINAL MILLAGE RATE AND BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE TOWN MANAGER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-157 521 - 524 8. PUBLIC HEARING 8.1. Awnings by Valrose - Sign Variance - Planning Consultant Vonder Meulen File No: 25-SV-01 Applicant: Awnings by Valrose on behalf of 1730 PR LLC Address: 1730 SW 30th Avenue Request: The applicant is requesting four (4) variances from the sign code to increase the length and height of the sign. This application requests a variance from Section 21-20. (c).1.A limiting the letter height and Section 21-20. (c).1. B limiting the length of the sign. RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-018 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF PEMBROKE PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING SIGN VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. 25-SV-01 AND GRANTING FOUR (4) SIGN VARIANCES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1730 SW 30TH AVENUE, PEMBROKE PARK, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-137 525 - 544 8.2. Pembroke Park Villas LLC - Site Plan Approval - Planning Consultant Vonder Meulen File No: 22-SP-02 Applicant: Pembroke Park Villas LLC Address: 4945 SW 41 Street Request: The applicant is requesting a site plan approval for a new construction for 28 units townhome. RESOLUTION NO.: 2025-019 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF PEMBROKE PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR APPLICATION 22-SP-02 LOCATED AT 4945 SOUTHWEST 41ST STREET, PEMBROKE PARK, FL/ PEMBROKE PARK VILLAS-28-UNIT TOWNHOME PROJECT; SUPERSEDING CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-138 545 - 600 9. ORDINANCES 10. NEW BUSINESS 10.1. Discussion and possible action to reconsider the adoption of Resolution No. 2025-010, related to the appointment of the town mayor and other commission officers - Clerk Commissioner Hodgkins Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-142 601 - 609 11. OLD BUSINESS 12. DISCUSSION 12.1. Consideration of Approval of a Development Agreement for the Proposed Residential Development Project Ekos - Pembroke Park - Town Manager Lynch (REMOVED) Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-159 610 - 627 12.2. Consideration and Approval of the Purchase and Installation of a Modular Office Building for Public Services - Public Services Director Merantus Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-167 628 - 668 12.3. Consideration and approval of $1,000 Contribution to Feeding South Florida - Town Manager Lynch Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-174 669 - 672 12.4. Consideration of approval of Interlocal Agreement with Broward County for Building Inspection Services - Town Manager Lynch (UPDATED) Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-175 673 - 682 12.5. Consideration and Approval to Participate in the Pembroke Park/West Park Small Business Resource Fair Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-176 683 - 684 12.6. Discussion and consideration of authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Florida Atlantic University (“FAU”) to conduct a redistricting study - Mayor Mohammed (UPDATED) Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-177 685 - 693 12.7. Consideration of Approval of a Resolution delegating the Town Manager, to negotiate and execute as needed during the Commission's summer recess - Town Manager Lynch Resolution No.: 2025-020 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF PEMBROKE PARK, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE, AS MIGHT BE NECESSARY DURING THE COMMISSION’S SUMMER RECESS, CONTRACTS AND CHANGE ORDERS ABOVE THE TOWN MANAGER’S PURCHASING AUTHORITY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-178 694 - 697 12.8. Discussion on Town Attorney's memorandum on outside employment - Commissioner Jacobs (ADDED) Agenda Item Report - AIR-25-179 698 - 701 13. ATTORNEY REPORTS 14. TOWN MANAGER REPORTS 15. COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Jacobs Acting Clerk Commissioner Kashem Clerk Commissioner Hodgkins Vice Mayor Morrissette Mayor Mohammed 16. ANNOUNCEMENTS 16.1. Special Magistrate Hearing, May 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Workshop Commission meeting, August 6, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Regular Commission Meeting, August 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. 17. ADJOURNMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF F.S. SECTION 286.0105, IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE BOARD, AGENCY, OR COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING OR HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, HE OR SHE 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. ANY PERSON REQUIRING AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES AT THIS MEETING MAY CALL THE TOWN CLERKS OFFICE AT 954-966-4600 AT LEAST TWO CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. IF YOU ARE HEARING OR SPEECH IMPAIRED PLEASE CONTACT THE FLORIDA RELAY SERVICES BY USING THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS: 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE) OR 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) DECORUM - ALL COMMENTS MUST BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMMISSION AS A BODY AND NOT TO INDIVIDUALS. ANY PERSON MAKING IMPERTINENT OR SLANDEROUS REMARKS, OR WHO BECOMES BOISTEROUS WHILE ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION, SHALL BE BARRED FROM FURTHER AUDIENCE BEFORE THE COMMISSION BY THE PRESIDING OFFICER, UNLESS PERMISSION TO CONTINUE OR AGAIN ADDRESS THE COMMISSION IS GRANTED BY THE MAJORITY VOTE OF THE COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT. NO CLAPPING, APPLAUDING, HECKLING OR VERBAL OUTBURSTS IN SUPPORT OR IN OPPOSITION TO A SPEAKER OR HIS/HER REMARKS SHALL BE PERMITTED. NO SIGNS OR PLACARDS SHALL BE ALLOWED IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS. PLEASE MUTE OR TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE OR PAGER AT THE START OF THE MEETING. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN BEING BARRED FROM THE MEETING. PERSONS EXITING THE CHAMBER SHALL DO SO QUIETLY. Cynthia Garcia-Lima Town Clerk Regular Commission Meeting May 14, 2025

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