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File #: 25R-6435    Version: 1 Name: Fire Pension Appt/Election
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/18/2025 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 12/8/2025 Final action:
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 25R-12-233: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ELECTIONS OF MATTHEW NEWMAN AND DANIEL SPEERIN, BOTH TO SERVE AS THE EMPLOYEE ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE LAUDERHILL FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS TO EXPIRE IN JULY 2027; APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL TAUSSIG TO SERVE AS THE FIFTH MEMBER APPOINTMENT BY THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS, TO EXPIRE AUGUST 2027; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attachments: 1. RES 25R-12-233 appointing firefighters pension board members 12.8.25 mtg, 2. AR 25R-12-233, 3. Firefighters Pension Board List, 4. Firefighters Pension Board Correspondence

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RESOLUTION NO. 25R-12-233: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ELECTIONS OF MATTHEW NEWMAN AND DANIEL SPEERIN, BOTH TO SERVE AS THE EMPLOYEE ELECTED MEMBERS OF THE LAUDERHILL FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS TO EXPIRE IN JULY 2027; APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL TAUSSIG TO SERVE AS THE FIFTH MEMBER APPOINTMENT BY THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A TERM OF TWO (2) YEARS, TO EXPIRE AUGUST 2027; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

 

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Request Action:

Adopt a Resolution approving the election of Matthew Newman and Daniel Speerin, elected by the employees, to fill expired positions on the Lauderhill Firefighters Pension Board and to approve the appointment of Michael Taussig by the Lauderhill Firefighters Pension Board.

 

 

Need Summary Explanation/ Background:

The election and appointments of Matthew Newman, Daniel Speerin, and Michael Taussig have expired.

 

Nominations were accepted to fill the seats of Matthew Newman and Daniel Speerin, which are to be selected by the employees. The only nominations received were for Matthew Newman and Daniel Speerin and so no election was needed.

 

The Firefighters Pension Board met in October 2025 and selected Michael Taussig to be appointed as the fifth member appointment.

 

Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:

Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements

 

 

Attachments:

1. Board

2. Firefighters Pension Board Correspondence

 

 

Budget Code Number(s): __________________________________

 

Procurement Information: [check all that apply]

[    ] RFP/Bid                                                               [    ] Emergency Purchase                                           [    ] SBE

[    ] Proposal/Quote                                          [   ] State Grant Funds                                          [    ] Local Preference

[    ] Piggyback Contract                     [   ] Federal Grant Funds                                          

[    ] Sole Source                                          [   ] Matching Required