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Wednesday, July 16, 2025 · Government meeting record

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The Oakland Park City Commission reviewed the proposed $171 million FY26 budget, which includes a reduction in the operating millage rate and adjustments to utility assessments. Commissioners also approved the first reading of rezoning and land-use amendments for the Le Rocher Christian Worship Center property to allow for future residential development.

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Residents face potential changes to their property tax rates and utility fees, as well as a change in land-use designation for a local property that will allow for new residential housing.

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City Hall Commission Chambers 3650 NE 12 Avenue Oakland Park, Florida 33334 MINUTES CITY COMMISSION MEETING JULY 16, 2025, 6:30 P.M. The regular meeting of the City Commission of the City of Oakland Park, Florida, was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Lonergan. ROLL CALL Present: Also Present: Mayor Tim Lonergan City Manager David Hebert Vice Mayor Steven Arnst City Attorney DJ Doody Commissioner Aisha Gordon City Clerk Renee M. Shrout Commissioner Letitia Newbold Commissioner Fitz Budhoo PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment of silence was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Jerry Gold. PROCLAMATIONS Parks and Recreation Month Vice Mayor Arnst moved to publish the proclamation. Commissioner Budhoo seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Vice Mayor Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Budhoo, Mayor Lonergan The proclamation was presented to Steve Mattair, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director. Carrie Mahadeo, Volunteer Manager, thanked the City Commission for the recognition and discussed the coordination required to put on their programs.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES July 16, 2025 Page 2 ADDITIONS / CHANGES / DELETIONS • City Manager Hebert requested to move Item 4 to follow Item 1. Vice Mayor Arnst moved to amend the agenda. Commissioner Budhoo seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Vice Mayor Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Budhoo, Mayor Lonergan Vice Mayor Arnst moved to approve the agenda as amended. Commissioner Newbold seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Vice Mayor Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Budhoo, Mayor Lonergan PRESENTATIONS * FY26 Recommended Budget Summary City Manager Hebert introduced the item and Andrew Thompson, Assistant City Manager, provided the presentation. Mr. Thompson stated the proposed budget recommends a decrease to the operating millage rate of 5.6979 mils, the eleventh reduction in twelve years, and the lowest rate in fifteen years. Also recommended is a reduction to the debt service millage rate from 0.5534 mils to 0.5110 mils. Mr. Thompson noted the City had the second lowest millage rate in their peer group. The recommended Fire Assessment rate be maintained at $382 per residential unit and the Stormwater Assessment Rate be increased from $125 to $138 per equivalent residential unit and to maintain the Residential Solid Waste Assessment at $340 per unit. Mr. Thompson stated the total City budget for the next fiscal year was $171 million. The General Fund accounted for approximately 50% of the total. The second largest component was the Enterprise Funds. Revenues that contributed to the General Fund and the restrictions placed on their uses were explained. The City Commission would be asked later in the meeting to set the preliminary millage rates and tentative budget public hearing dates for Monday, September 8, at 6:30 PM, and to set the Special Assessment hearing for Monday, September 15, at 6:00 PM, and to set the final public hearings for Wednesday, September 17, at 6:30 PM. Commissioner Newbold inquired about the water surcharge from Fort Lauderdale. Mr. Thompson explained that per State law, cities providing water to other municipalities were permitted a surcharge of up to 25%. Through negotiations, the City had agreed to a phased implementation capped at 12.5 %, which it would reach this year. Commissioner Gordon was pleased that the City was addressing the stormwater issue. Commissioner Budhoo thanked the residents. He thought the $1.9 million BSO increase was justified because of the great job they did in Oakland Park. Mr. Thompson described negotiations with BSO that allowed them to make their salaries commensurate with benchmarks and to be more competitive with other similarly

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES July 16, 2025 Page 3 sized organizations. Vice Mayor Arnst encouraged his fellow Commissioners to read the BSO letter, which was eye-opening. Mayor Lonergan thanked City Manager Hebert and his team for the budget and thanked the residents, noting the bond was allowing them to provide new facilities and improve their quality of life and safety. PUBLIC HEARINGS QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS - FIRST READING 1. Case #CD24-31RZ Le Rocher Christian Worship Center Inc. - Rezoning An Application by Le Rocher Christian Worship Center Inc. Requesting a Rezoning from CF, Community Facilities Zoning District to R-1, Single-Family Residential Zoning District, Property located 1670 NE 38 Street. Advertising for this public hearing was advertised July 6, 2025. City Attorney Doody swore in those who would testify, and the quasi-judicial public hearing was held. Commission members disclosed exparte communications. Sierra Marrero, Director of Engineering and Community Development and Rick Buckeye, Planning Supervisor provided the presentation. Andrew Schein Esq., contract purchaser representative, stated that staff presented the application well and explained the church decided to sell the property due to a decrease in membership. The proposed development is intended to match the surrounding area with the lowest density residential land use category. The public hearing was held as advertised. There were no speakers. Vice Mayor Arnst moved to adopt the ordinance on first reading. Commissioner Budhoo seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Vice Mayor Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Budhoo, Mayor Lonergan The ordinance, as passed on first reading, carried the following title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK FROM A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (CF) TO A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R- 1), WHICH PROVIDES FOR A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT NOT TO EXCEED 5 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1670 NE 38TH STREET, AS MORE PARTICULARLY AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE AND CONTAINING 0.93 NET ACRES, MORE OR LESS; AS INITIATED BY THE OWNER AND APPLICANTS, LE ROCHER CHRISTIAN WORSHIP CENTER INC.; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES July 16, 2025 Page 4 (Item 4 was moved to follow item 1 during Additions/Changes/Deletions) 4. Case #CD24-30CP Le Rocher Christian Worship Center Inc. - LUPA An Application by Le Rocher Christian Worship Center Inc. Requesting a Future Land Use Plan Map Amendment from Community Facilities (CF) to Low Density Residential (L-5), Property Located 1670 NE 38 Street. Advertising for this public hearing appeared in the Sun-Sentinel July 6, 2025. Sierra Marrero, Director of Engineering and Community Development and Rick Buckeye, Planning Supervisor provided the presentation. Public Hearing: Darlene Broussard, 3267 NE 18th Terrace, said she would like more transparency to know what was planned for the property. Nick Christian, 1789 NE 36th Street, requested NE 17th Avenue not be extended because it would increase vehicle use and speeding on the street. Maureen Alford, 3760 NE 16th Terrace, asked if there had been other presentations or other possible uses discussed for this land. Vice Mayor Arnst moved to pass ordinance on first reading. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Vice Mayor Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Budhoo, Mayor Lonergan The ordinance, as passed on first reading, carried the following title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, SPECIFICALLY AMENDING THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) BY AMENDING THE EXISTING FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM COMMUNITY FACILITIES (CF) DESIGNATION TO A PROPOSED LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (L-5) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1670 NE 38TH STREET, AS MORE PARTICULARLY AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN THIS ORDINANCE AND CONTAINING 0.93 NET ACRES, MORE OR LESS; AS INITIATED BY THE OWNER AND APPLICANTS, LE ROCHER CHRISTIAN WORSHIP CENTER INC.; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY: PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING 2. Case #CD22-01CP City of Oakland Park Comprehensive Plan 2045 - BrowardNext Recertification Amendments Advertising for this public hearing was advertised July 6, 2025. Sierra Marrero, Director of Engineering and Community Development and Rick Buckeye, Planning Supervisor provided the presentation.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES July 16, 2025 Page 5 The public hearing was held as advertised. There were no speakers. Vice Mayor Arnst moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading, incorporating the revised language and correction of a minor scrivener’s error in the comprehensive cross-reference. Commissioner Budhoo seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Vice Mayor Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Budhoo, Mayor Lonergan The ordinance, as adopted on second reading, carried the following title: ORDINANCE O-2025 004 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2045 WITHIN THE FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT (FLUE), AND THE HOUSING ELEMENT UNDER CHAPTER 163, SECTION 163.3184, OF THE FLORIDA STATUTES; BY SPECIFICALLY AMENDING POLICIES IN THE "FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT" TO COMPLY WITH THE ITEMS IDENTIFIED AS DEFICIENCIES, BY THE BROWARD COUNTY PLANNING COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 24, 2024, ACCORDING TO ARTICLE 2.3.1 OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE RULES DOCUMENT: BROWARDNEXT; PROVIDING FOR NEW POLICIES IN THE "HOUSING ELEMENT"; CONTAINING A PROVISION FOR INCLUSION IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3. Case #CD25-12T | Text Amendment to Chapter 24, Section 24-266(C) OP3D Use List; Section 24-273 (B) Guide to table; Section 24-273 (C) The table; and Section 24- 273 (F) Waiver of supplemental regulations to OP3D use list. Advertising for this public hearing appeared in the Sun-Sentinel July 6, 2025. Sierra Marrero, Director of Engineering and Community Development, provided the presentation. The public hearing was held as advertised. There were no speakers. Vice Mayor Arnst moved to amend the ordinance to include new language outlined by staff. Commissioner Newbold seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Vice Mayor Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Budhoo, Mayor Lonergan Vice Mayor Arnst moved to adopt the ordinance on second reading as amended. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Vice Mayor Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Budhoo, Mayor Lonergan

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES July 16, 2025 Page 6 The ordinance, as adopted on second reading, carried the following title: ORDINANCE O-2025 005 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA AMENDING CHAPTER 24 ENTITLED "LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE" BY SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 24-266(C) OP3D USE LIST; SECTION 24-273 (B) GUIDE TO TABLE; SECTION 24-273 (C) THE TABLE; AND CREATING NEW SECTION 24-273(F)WAIVER OF SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS TO OP3D USE LIST, TO ESTABLISH A WAIVER PROCESS FOR CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE REASONABLE USE OF PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING 5. Amending Chapter 15 (Sewers, Sewage and Drainage Disposal) and Chapter 22 (Water) to allow for Water and Wastewater Rates and Fees to be Set by Resolution. Albert Carbon, Public Works Director, provided the presentation. Vice Mayor Arnst moved to adopt Ordinance A on first reading. Commissioner Budhoo seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Vice Mayor Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Budhoo, Mayor Lonergan The ordinance, as passed on first reading, carried the following title: A) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 ENTITLED "WATER"; BY SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 22- 8 ENTITLED "WATER SERVICE RATES, FEES AND DEPOSITS", SECTION 22-8.2 ENTITLED "ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) ADJUSTMENT", SECTION 22-12 ENTITLED "WATER SERVICE, ESTABLISHMENT AND DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE, INVOICING AND DELINQUENCY", SECTION 12-17 ENTITLED "UNAUTHORIZED USE OF TAMPERING", AND SECTION 22-19 ENTITLED "WATER SHORTAGE; WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY; CURTAILMENT, RESTRICTION OF CERTAIN USES OF WATER", TO PROVIDE FOR WATER RATES AND FEES TO BE SET BY RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Vice Mayor Arnst moved to adopt Ordinance B on first reading. Commissioner Newbold seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Vice Mayor Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Budhoo, Mayor Lonergan

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES July 16, 2025 Page 7 The ordinance, as passed on first reading, carried the following title: B) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15 ENTITLED "SEWERS; SEWAGE AND DRAINAGE DISPOSAL"; BY SPECIFICALLY AMENDING SECTION 15-4 ENTITLED "SEWER SERVICE RATES AND DEPOSITS", AND SECTION 15-4.2 ENTITLED "ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI) ADJUSTMENT" TO PROVIDE FOR WASTEWATER RATES AND FEES TO BE SET BY RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS At this time, any person will be allowed to speak on any matter that pertains to City business for a length of time not to exceed four minutes per person. Tim Smith, 1015 NE 39th Street, noted he had been out of town for the Sky Building ribbon- cutting event; he thanked Code Enforcement for addressing an apartment building that was not handling their garbage properly; he enjoyed the budget hearing presentation, and had no issue with increasing stormwater fees. Note: The City Commission took a brief recess. CONSENT AGENDA Vice Mayor Arnst moved to approve the Consent Agenda, consisting of Items 7 through 21. Commissioner Budhoo seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Vice Mayor Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Budhoo, Mayor Lonergan 7. Approval of Minutes - June 4, 2025 Approved on consent. 8. Approval of a Qualified Census Tract (QCT) Business Incentive Program Application from Oakland Park Plaza Investments LLC and Oakland Park Blvd Investments LLC in the amount not to exceed $20,000 for improvements to the property located at 2152-2192 W. Oakland Park Boulevard, Oakland Park, FL 33311 Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-109 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE QUALIFIED CENSUS TRACT (QCT) BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES July 16, 2025 Page 8 APPLICATION FROM OAKLAND PARK PLAZA INVEST-MENTS LLC AND OAKLAND PARK BLVD INVESTMENTS LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000.00 IN INCENTIVE FUNDING FOR PERMANENT EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 9. Purchase of Five (5) Replacement Vehicles for Public Works from Duval Ford Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-110 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) PICKUP TRUCKS AND ONE (1) UTILITY BODY TRUCK FROM DUVAL FORD, PIGGYBACKING THE FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION CONTRACT FSA24-VEL32.0, FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $260,891.00; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 10. Authorization to Use City of Deerfield Beach Contracts for Procuring Water Meter Fittings and Water Line Accessories Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-111 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PIGGYBACKING OF THE CITY OF DEERFIELD BEACH CONTRACT #ITB 25-017 TO PROCURE WATER METER FITTINGS AND WATER LINE ACCESSORIES, UP TO BUDGETED AVAILABILITY EACH FISCAL YEAR, FROM THE AWARDED VENDORS UNDER THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT, FOR THE INITIAL 3-YEAR TERM, JUNE 3, 2025, THROUGH JUNE 2, 2028; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 11. Renewal of ITB 033023, Streetscape Maintenance Services with Green Dreams Paradise Corp. Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-112 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES July 16, 2025 Page 9 FIRST 2-YEAR RENEWAL OF THE STREETSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT WITH GREEN DREAMS PARADISE CORP., PURSUANT TO ITB 033023, FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 18, 2025 - OCTOBER 17, 2027, AND THE ADDITION OF A STREETSCAPE LOCATION ALONG NW 31 AVENUE AT AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL COST OF $13,150.00; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 12. Renewal of RFP 032922 with Witt O'Brien's for Disaster Management and Financial Recovery Assistance Services Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-113 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE FIRST 2-YEAR RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH WITT O'BRIEN'S FOR DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL RECOVERY ASSISTANCE SERVICES, PURSUANT TO RFP 032922, FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 23, 2025 - AUGUST 22, 2027, AND AUTHORIZE ANNUAL EXPENDITURES EXCEEDING $25,000 AS NEEDED; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 13. Renewal of Contractual Services for Building, Permitting and Inspection Services to C.A.P Government (CAP) and Calvin Giordano & Associates (CGA) Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-114 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A SECOND AND FINAL RENEWAL OPTION WITH C.A.P GOVERNMENT AND CALVIN GIORDANO & ASSOCIATES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 11, 2025, AND AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES UP TO THE BUDGETED AVAILABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES July 16, 2025 Page 10 14. Approval of Work Authorization with Brizaga, Inc., for the Joint Adaptation Plan Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-115 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A WORK AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT WITH BRIZAGA, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $274,830.00 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A JOINT ADAPTATION PLAN, CONSISTENT WITH THE RESILIENT FLORIDA PLANNING GRANT AND THE ATTACHED SCOPE OF WORK, AND APPROVING THE PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT RECOGNIZING THE GRANT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 15. First Renewal of Fire Rescue EMS Billing Services Contract to EMS Management & Consultants, Inc. (EMSMC) Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-116 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE FIRST RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH EMS MANAGEMENT & CONSULTANTS, INC. (EMSMC), USING THE PRICING, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SEMINOLE COUNTY CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY TRANSPORT BILLING & COLLECTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, RFP-604347-22/TKH, FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 31, 2025, THROUGH AUGUST 30, 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 16. Authorization to Execute the Third Amendment for the Transportation Surtax Interlocal Agreement between Broward County, the City Manager's Association, Inc. (BCCMA), and the City of Oakland Park Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-117 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES July 16, 2025 Page 11 THIRD AMENDMENT TO AND RESTATEMENT OF THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM SURTAX INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 17. Approval of Addendum No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with KEITH and Associates, Inc. for Revised Electrical Design and Construction Support Services – Royal Palm Park Trail and Lighting Improvements Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-118 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH KEITH AND ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,790.00 FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION-PHASE SERVICES RELATED TO THE ROYAL PALM PARK TRAIL AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 18. Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the Prospect Road Irrigation Improvement Project Contract with GT General Contractors, LLC Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONTRACT WITH GT GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,756.58, FOR ADDITIONAL WORK NECESSITATED BY UNFORESEEN FIELD CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED DURING THE PROSPECT ROAD IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, AND APPROVE THE CORRESPONDING BUDGET AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES July 16, 2025 Page 12 19. Award of Sky Building Moving Services Contract Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-120 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF MOVING SERVICES UNDER PALM BEACH COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TERM CONTRACT #20044 FROM SAFEBOUND LOGISTICS LLC D/B/A SAFEBOUND MOVING & STORAGE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,400.00; APPROVAL OF AN OWNER’S CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000.00 TO ADDRESS ANY UNFORESEEN ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE DURING THE MOVE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 20. Authorization to Purchase Poured-In-Place Safety Surface at the North Andrews Gardens Neighborhood Park from Rep Services, Inc. Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-121 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF POURED-IN-PLACE SAFETY SURFACING FOR NORTH ANDREWS GARDENS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK FROM REP SERVICES, INC., UTILIZING CLAY COUNTY (CONTRACT #2023-2024-284), IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $171,893.39, AND APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 21. Authorization to Purchase Site Furnishings for the North Andrews Gardens Neighborhood Park from Landscape Forms, Inc. Adopted on consent. The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SITE FURNISHINGS FROM LANDSCAPE FORMS, INC., PIGGYBACKING THE OMNIA/NCPA COOPERATIVE CONTRACT #07-100, FOR THE NORTH ANDREWS GARDENS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK, AT A TOTAL COST OF $28,418.34, AND APPROVE THE PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES July 16, 2025 Page 13 RESOLUTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS 22. Award of Invitation to Bid #051325, FDOT FM #4544234-1-74-01, to Arazoza Brothers Corporation for Construction of the Dixie Highway Median Landscape Improvements Project. Vice Mayor Arnst moved to award the Invitation to Bid #051325 to Arazoza Brothers Corporation in the base bid amount of $583,311, approve the additional 10% contingency of $58,331.10, and approve the budget amendment, noting they are the most responsible, responsive bidder. Commissioner Budhoo seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Vice Mayor Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Budhoo, Mayor Lonergan Vice Mayor Arnst moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Budhoo seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Vice Mayor Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Budhoo, Mayor Lonergan The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-123 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, DETERMINING THAT ARAZOZA BROTHERS CORPORATION IS THE MOST RESPONSIVE AND MOST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER IN RESPONSE TO ITB #051325, DIXIE HIGHWAY MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ARAZOZA BROTHERS CORPORATION IN THE BASE BID AMOUNT OF $583,311.00; APPROVE AN ADDITIONAL 10% OWNER'S CONTINGENCY OF $58,331.10; AND APPROVE THE PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT PROVIDING ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 23. Fire Assessment - Adoption of Preliminary Rates Andrew Thompson, Assistant City Manager, provided the presentation recommending that the current Fire Assessment rate schedule be maintained, including the $382 per residential unit. Commissioner Budhoo moved to adopt the resolution for the preliminary Fire Assessment Fee of $382 per residential unit. Commissioner Gordon seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Vice Mayor Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Budhoo, Mayor Lonergan

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES July 16, 2025 Page 14 The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-124 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF FIRE RESCUE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING THE ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT RATE FOR FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025, FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 24. Solid Waste Assessment - Adoption of Preliminary Residential Rates Commissioner Budhoo moved to adopt the resolution for a preliminary Solid Waste Assessment of $349 per unit. Commissioner Newbold seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Vice Mayor Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Budhoo, Mayor Lonergan The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-125 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND BULK PICKUP SERVICES IN THE ASSESSMENT AREA CONSISTING OF THE ENTIRE LEGAL BOUNDARIES WITHIN THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, AS MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME; DESCRIBING THE METHOD OF ASSESSING SOLID WASTE COSTS AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING THE SOLID WASTE COST AND THE ANNUAL SOLID WASTE SERVICE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN UPDATED ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 25. Stormwater Assessment - Adoption Of Preliminary Rates Commissioner Budhoo moved to adopt the resolution for preliminary Stormwater Assessment Rate of $138 per equivalent residential unit. Commissioner Newbold seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Vice Mayor Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Budhoo, Mayor Lonergan

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES July 16, 2025 Page 15 The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-126 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, ESTIMATING THE COST OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE STORMWATER UTILITY; DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED BY THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE STORMWATER UTILITY; ESTABLISHING THE METHOD OF ASSESSING THE COST OF THE UTILITY AGAINST THE REAL PROPERTY THAT WILL BE SPECIALLY BENEFITED THEREBY; DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR TO PREPARE OR DIRECT THE PREPARATION OF A TENTATIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT ROLL BASED UPON THE METHODOLOGY SET FORTH HEREIN; ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PROPOSED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENTS AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 26. Adoption of FY 2026 Preliminary Operating & Debt Service Millage Rates and Establishment of Time, Date and Location for a Public Hearing and Adoption of the Tentative FY 2026 Operating and Debt Service Millage Rates to be held 6:30 p.m., September 8, 2025, in Commission Chambers at 3650 NE 12th Avenue, Oakland Park, Florida. Vice Mayor Arnst moved to adopt the preliminary operating millage rate of 5.6979 mils. Commissioner Newbold seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Vice Mayor Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Budhoo, Mayor Lonergan Vice Mayor Arnst moved to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Budhoo seconded the motion, which prevailed by the following vote: YES: Vice Mayor Arnst, Commissioner Gordon, Commissioner Newbold, Commissioner Budhoo, Mayor Lonergan The resolution, as adopted, carried the following title: RESOLUTION R-2025-127 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A PROPOSED OPERATING MILLAGE RATE FOR THE CITY’S GENERAL OPERATING FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; ADOPTING THE REQUIRED MILLAGE LEVY FOR VOTED DEBT SERVICE FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 2020 FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; ADOPTING THE REQUIRED MILLAGE LEVY FOR VOTED DEBT SERVICE FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 2022 FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES July 16, 2025 Page 16 27. REPORTS FROM THE CITY COMMISSION Vice Mayor Arnst commented as follows: 1) Asked the new BSO Lieutenant Pete Geer to introduce himself. Commissioner Gordon commented as follows: 2) Thanked the residents who had attended the meeting and engaged in public comments. 3) She thanked Mr. Thompson for the excellent budget presentation. 4) She congratulated Parks and Recreation staff for receiving tonight’s proclamation. 5) Pleased that the QCT Business Incentive Program application had been approved earlier. Commissioner Newbold commented as follows: 1) Thanked staff and Parks and Recreation for all their hard work on City events. 2) Thanked residents for attending the meeting and sharing their concerns. 3) Thanked Ms. Marrero for her presentations, as well as Mr. Thompson for his efforts on the budget. 4) Attended a recent CrossFit session at CrossFit SoFlow and reported she had even taken the ice plunge and said she had a great time. 5) She thanked Code Enforcement for addressing conditions Ms. Golphine had brought to her attention. 6) She announced her brother had passed away earlier this month. She encouraged everyone to get their affairs in order to reduce family stress when they passed away. Commissioner Budhoo commented as follows: 1) Thanked all the departments for their dedication and hard work, especially the Building Department, which he said conducted excellent inspections. 2) Thanked everyone for a great meeting. Mayor Lonergan commented as follows: 1) Reported he attended the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization [MPO] Board of Directors meeting on July 10. Guests from the Florida Department of Transportation, TriRail, and Broward County Transportation had been in attendance to present the defunding and withholding of transportation projects, which included the Coastal Link Commuter Rail project. He noted the 44th Street Streetscape Project had also been affected by the cuts. Ana Alvarez, Chief Planning Officer, had a meeting scheduled the following day to discuss these developments with the MPO. 2) Thanked staff, the teams at Farm Share and Hands on Broward, as well as the volunteers who assisted with food packing and deliveries. He said funding freezes put in place by the Federal government had caused supplies to be extremely low. He advised everyone to contact FarmShare.org to donate. 3) He announced on July 17 there would be a Summer Camp Showcase and backpack giveaway at Lloyd Estates Elementary School.

City of Oakland Park City Commission Meeting MINUTES July 16, 2025 Page 17 4) Attended the Hands on Broward Summer Camp Career Day on July 9 and reported 30 kids participated. He explained how the City Commission members and staff participated. Some kids had expressed interest in volunteering. 5) He reported that on Monday, July 21, he and City Clerk Shrout would be reading to kids at Bright Beginnings Preschool. 6) He reminded everyone of the used book sale on July 25 and 26 hosted by the Friends of the Oakland Park Library. 7) He cautioned everyone to be careful when trimming hedges on property. 8) He reminded everyone to stay hydrated when working outdoors and to drain anything where water could collect to reduce mosquitoes. 9) He asked everyone to please recycle responsibly. REPORTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER 28. Financial Activity Report for the Period Ended May 31, 2025 City Manager Hebert reported the budget public hearings would be held in City Commission Chambers. He gave his condolences to Commissioner Newbold and her family on the loss of her brother. He also sent his condolences to Astrid Dorsett, who had lost her mother recently. REPORTS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY 29 City Attorney's Report - July 16, 2025 ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at: 9:16 PM. CITY OF OAKLAND PARK, FLORIDA _____________________________________ TIM LONERGAN, MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________________ RENEE M. SHROUT, CMC, CITY CLERK

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