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Meeting Name: City Commission Meeting Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 3/25/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Commission Chambers
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24-1402 1A. MinutesMINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING FOR FEBRUARY 26, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-1414 1B. Communication or ReportA PRESENTATION REGARDING THE CRISIS IN HAITI (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR LAWRENCE "JABBOW" MARTIN).   Not available Not available
24-1408 1C. Communication or ReportA PRESENTATION RECOGNIZING CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATION RECIPIENTS (REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER MELISSA P. DUNN).   Not available Not available
24-1407 1D. Communication or ReportA PRESENTATION ON KEEPING VEHICLES AND PERSONAL ITEMS SAFE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5561 11.Floodplain Regulations OrdinanceOrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 24O-03-112: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COMMISSION AMENDING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ARTICLE V, FLOODPLAIN, RESOURCE, AND SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS, SECTION 5.1, FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS RULES AND REGULATIONS, SUBSECTION 5.1.2, APPLICABILITY, TO UPDATE THE DATE OF THE FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY AND FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS; AMENDING SUBSECTION 5.1.9, DEFINITIONS, GENERALLY, TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF “MARKET VALUE”; PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY; REPEALER; SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5570 12.Ordinance re: COBOrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 24O-03-113: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE II, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, RETIREMENT, PART 2, GENERAL EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND, SECTION 2-63, RETIREMENT DATES AND BENEFITS TO CREATE A NEW PARAGRAPH (2) TRANSFERS BETWEEN COVERED AND NON-COVERED EMPLOYMENT; AMENDING PART 4, SENIOR MANAGEMENT PENSION PLAN AND TRUST FUND, SECTION 2-88.8, TRANSFERS BETWEEN COVERED AND NON-COVERED EMPLOYMENT RELATING TO COORDINATION OF BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN PARTICIPANTS BASED ON DATE OF HIRE; AMENDING PART 5, COORDINATION OF BENEFITS, SECTION 2-88.30, COORDINATION OF BENEFITS AMONG ALL CITY OF LAUDERHILL PENSION PLANS TO CLARIFY THE EFFECTIVE DATE AND APPLICATION OF THESE PROVISIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5584 12A.Supplemental BudgetOrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 24O-03-114: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000.00 AND A CAPITAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $355,210.00 AND A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $889,540.00; REFLECTING APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENTS TO VARIOUS REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS AS SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE BREAKDOWN IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,284,750.00; PROVIDING VARIOUS BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5456 13.Code-Check Cashing Store Accessory UseOrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 24O-02-109: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR) AMENDING SCHEDULE A, LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS TO AMEND DEFINITIONS OF ”CHECK CASHING” and “PAY DAY LOAN STORE”; AMENDING ARTICLE III., ZONING DISTRICTS, PART 5.0., SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS, SECTION 5.11, CHECK CASHING; AMENDING SCHEDULE B, ALLOWABLE USES, SCHEDULE B-2, NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS TO ADD CHECK CASHING ACCESSORY USE DESIGNATIONS IN PERMITTED ZONING DISTRICTS; AMENDING CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 12-53, LOCAL BUSINESS TAX, TO ADD RATE FOR NON-CONFORMING PAY DAY LOAN STORE USE; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5552 14.Ordinance-Tobacco Store Distance MethodologyOrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 24O-02-110: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (LDR) AMENDING ARTICLE III., ZONING DISTRICTS, PART 5.0., SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USE CLASSIFICATIONS, SECTION 5.3, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE USES, TO CLARIFY THE METHODOLOGY TO MEASURE DISTANCES; AMENDING SECTION 5.49, TOBACCO STORE, TO ESTABLISH A NEW METHODOLOGY TO MEASURE THE DISTANCES BETWEEN TOBACCO STORES AND OTHER USES; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5548 15.Budget AdjustmentOrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 24O-02-111: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING A CAPITAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED OF $79,912.00 REFLECTING APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENTS TO VARIOUS REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS; PROVIDING VARIOUS BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR ADJUSTMENTS TO PAY FOR VARIOUS CONSTRUCTION PHASE CHANGE ORDERS FROM AHRENS COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CITY HALL ANNEX GENERAL OBLIGATION (GO) BOND PROJECT; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5549 16.BRANDING AND MARKETINGResolutionRESOLUTION 24R-03-38: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE RANKING OF QUALIFIED FIRMS PURSUANT TO R.F.P #2023-055 TO PROVIDE BRANDING AND MARKETING SERVICES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE EVALUATION COMMITTEE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS OF THE CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $95,000.00 TO BE PAID FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER(S); PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5567 17.Lynch, Elaine - LHA ApptResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-03-39: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELAINE LYNCH BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES CHAPTER 421, TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD FOR THE REMAINDER OF A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2027; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR KEN THURSTON).   Not available Not available
24R-5571 18.Youth Council Appt Karma GibsonResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-03-40: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING KARMA GIBSON AS A MEMBER OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL YOUTH COUNCIL BY VICE MAYOR LAWRENCE "JABBOW" MARTIN, TO SERVE FOR THE REMAINDER OF A ONE (1) YEAR TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2024; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR LAWRENCE "JABBOW" MARTIN).   Not available Not available
24R-5573 19.Eighth Amended Calendar of Special EventsResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-03-41: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE EIGHTH AMENDED ANNUAL CALENDAR OF CITY HOSTED SPECIAL EVENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5569 110.Broward League of Cities BOD ApptsResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-03-42: A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A DIRECTOR, AN ALTERNATE AND A SECOND ALTERNATE AS MUNICIPAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE 2024-2025 YEAR; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5559 111.A resolution approving the Proposal from Craig A. Smith & Associates in the amount of $78,130.00 to conduct an assessment of the Water Treatment Plant. The assessment will consist of an onsite evaluation and review of all major components and Water TreatmResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-03-43: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM PREVIOUSLY COMMISSION-APPROVED QUALIFIED CONSULTANT, CRAIG A. SMITH, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $78,130.00 FOR AN ASSESSMENT OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5564 112.2023-2024 VOCA Grant AgreementResolutionRESOLUTION NO: 24R-03-44: A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL; PROVIDING FOR THE CITY TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $166,488.00; PROVIDING THAT THERE IS NO MATCHING REQUIREMENT AS IT HAS BEEN WAIVED; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5560 113.proposal MKI water plant improvementResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-03-45: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE PROPOSAL FROM THE SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER, MOSS KELLEY, INC/MKI SERVICES, INC. FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING: ALL PARTS, LABOR, AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE EAST CLARIFIER REHABILITATION, GREEN LEAF FILTER REPLACEMENT, SLUDGE THICKENER REPLACEMENT, AND WEST ROTARY DRUM FILTER REPLACEMENT; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,785,450.00 FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5566 114.YPAB AppointmentsResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-03-46: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF NEASHA PRINCE BY THE BOARD ITSELF TO SERVE AS THE BOARD APPOINTED MEMBER AND APPOINTING _________________ BY THE CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE TO SERVE AS THE FIRST ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL YOUNG PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY BOARD, BOTH FOR THE REMAINDER OF A TWO (2) YEAR TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 2026; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   Not available Not available
24R-5568 115.Award Bid - Lego RFP 2024-009ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-03-47: A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID TO LEGO CONSTRUCTION (RFP 2024-009) TO PROVIDE FIRE STATION 57 IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO GIVE INTENT TO THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,780.00 UTILIZING FEMA HAZARD GRANT FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH)   Not available Not available
24R-5558 116.Jazzin & Jammin in the Park contractsResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-03-49: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE BOOKING AGENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND OLD SKOOL GANG VENTURES, INC. FOR THE LAUDERHILL’S 2024 JAZZIN IN THE PARK EVENT WHICH WAS HELD ON MARCH 2, 2024 AT WEST KEN LARK PARK IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,700.00 AND FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL’S 2024 JAMMIN IN THE PARK EVENT TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY APRIL 20, 2024 AT THE CENTRAL BROWARD REGIONAL PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $95,600.00; AUTHORIZING RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENTS AS NECESSARY; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5550 117.AUTOMATED METER READINGResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-03-50: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF NEPTUNE AUTOMATED WATER METERS FROM FERGUSON WATERWORKS IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,694,592.41; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 401-917-06436; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5578 119.Assistant Grants Manager 2024 Job DescriptionResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-03-52: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE EXISTING ASSISTANT GRANTS MANAGER POSITION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5579 120.Economic Development Manager 2024 Job DescriptionResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-03-53: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE EXISTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER POSITION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5591 121.State LETF Expenditure-laptopsResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-03-54: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FROM THE STATE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND (LETF) IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 TO PURCHASE FIFTEEN (15) LAPTOPS FOR USE BY THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL POLICE DEPARTMENT; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 120-683-9935; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5588 122.Barbara Herman Code Alt ApptResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-03-55: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING BARBARA HERMAN BY COMMISSIONER SARAI "RAY" MARTIN TO SERVE AS AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD FOR THE REMAINDER OF A ONE (1) YEAR TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2024; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   Not available Not available
24R-5572 123.Remetering Agreement for 5885-5887 NW 23 St Lauderhill, FL 33313ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 23R-03-56: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE REMETERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND WILLIAM WILLIAMSON TO ALLOW SUBMETERS AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5885-5887 N.W. 23RD STREET, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, IN ORDER TO SEPARATELY BILL EACH INDIVIDUAL USER BASED UPON ACTUAL WATER CONSUMPTION AT THE SAME RATE UTILIZED BY THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5586 124. ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-03-57: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID TO CIVITAS, LLC., THE ONLY RESPONSIVE BIDDER, TO PROVIDE STATE AND FEDERAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CONSULTING SERVICES PURSUANT TO RFQ 2024-018; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available
24R-5590 125. ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 24R-03-58: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE AWARD OF BID TO CIVITAS, LLC., THE ONLY RESPONSIVE BIDDER, TO PROVIDE STATE AND FEDERAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES PURSUANT TO RFQ 2024-019; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT AND EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, DESORAE GILES-SMITH).   Not available Not available