I CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Grant called to order the Regular City Commission Meeting at 6:00 PM.

II ROLL CALL

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Present:

Commissioner Richard Campbell,Commissioner Melissa P. Dunn,Commissioner

John T. Hodgson,Vice Mayor Sarai Martin, and Mayor Denise D. Grant

ALSO PRESENT:

Kennie Hobbs, Jr., Interim City Manager

Hans Ottinot, Interim City Attorney

Constance Stanley, Police Chief

Andrea M. Anderson, City Clerk

III

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (AND CITY MANAGER RESPONSES TO

THE PUBLIC, IF THE TIME PERMITS DURING THIS PORTION OF THE MEETING OF

THE CITY COMMISSION)

IV ADJOURNMENT (NO LATER THAN 6:30 PM)

I CALL TO ORDER OF REGULAR MEETING

II HOUSEKEEPING

A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner M.

Dunn, to ACCEPT the Revised Version of the City Commission Meeting Agenda

for March 31, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

III PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG FOLLOWED BY GOOD AND WELFARE

IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES

V PROCLAMATIONS / COMMENDATIONS (10 MINUTES MAXIMUM)

PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 2025 AS CHILD ABUSE

PREVENTION MONTH (REQUESTED BY MAYOR DENISE D. GRANT).

ITEM REMOVED

VI PRESENTATIONS (15 MINUTES MAXIMUM)

A FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE WRAP UP PRESENTATION

(REQUESTED BY MAYOR DENISE D. GRANT).

PRESENTATION ON CONSTRUCTION CAREER DAY FROM

BROWARD COUNTY BOYS GIRLS CLUB (REQUESTED BY

COMMISSIONER RICHARD CAMPBELL).

PRESENTATION FROM THE EDUCATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD

(REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS).

VII QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS

Interim City Attorney Ottinot collectively swore in all persons wishing to speak

on agenda items one through four.

QUASI JUDICIAL RESOLUTIONS

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-54:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING

A PLAT NOTE AMENDMENT TO THE LE PARC AT LAUDERHILL

PROJECT

AND

RECOMMENDING

THE

BOARD

COUNTY

COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, APPROVE THE

PLAT NOTE AMENDMENT TO THE LE PARC AT LAUDERHILL

PROJECT TO INCLUDE 182 GARDEN APARTMENTS, 215 MID-RISE

APARTMENTS AND A 2,870 SQUARE FEET DAY CARE FACILITY ON

±9.93 ACRE SITE IN THE RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY (RM-40)

ZONING DISTRICT, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS PORTION OF

SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 49 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST OF TRACT 1,

AT & T No. 1, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED

IN PLAT BOOK 127, PAGE 18 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF

BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3831

N.W. 13TH STREET, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR

TRANSMITTAL; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS;

PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY INTERIM

CITY MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).

Attachments: 25R-03-54 Resolution approving Le Parc Plat Amendment

AR 25R-03-54

Attachment A - Application

Attachment B - Narrative

Attachment C - Copy of Recorded Plat & Current Plat Note

Attachment D - Plat Note Amendment Request

Attachment E - Development Review Report (DRR) - Le Parc (PNA)

Development Services Department Director Daniel Keester-O’Mills reviewed

the subject item, stating the plat amendment was just a note on the plat to

increase the number of units to be consistent, pending the approval of the site

plan.

Mayor Grant acknowledged that the applicant, Vivian Dimond, appeared before

the Commission and staff numerous times. She asked how many units were

being added.

Vivian Dimond, the applicant, replied 28 more, bringing the planned total to 358

units; the code, based on the size of the lot, entitled them to a total of 399 units,

which they were not seeking to build. Even though they were entitled to build

more units, her development team felt 358 was the right fit for the site.

City Planner Howson added that planning staff’s recommendation was for

approval.

Interim City Manager Kennie Hobbs indicated agenda item 34 was related to the

proposed development, asking if that item could be moved forward to be heard

right after the present item.

Mayor Grant received a Commission consensus to hear item 34 next.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner M.

Dunn, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

Item heard out of order:

34.

ORDINANCE NO. 25O-03-109: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF

COMMISSION OF THE CITY LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE SECOND

AMENDMENT TO THE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

AND ADDENDUM BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AND LE

PARC AT LAUDERHILL, LLC, TO CHANGE THE COMMENCEMENT OF

CONSTRUCTION START DATE FROM DECEMBER 31, 2024 TO JULY

1, 2025 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO BE CONSTRUCTED

ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3831 NW 13TH STREET,

LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER OR

DESIGNEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO GRANT AN ADDITIONAL SIX (6)

MONTHS EXTENSION OF THE CONSTRUCTION COMMENCEMENT

DATE FOR GOOD CAUSE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

(REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).

Attachments:

ORD 25O-03-109 Le Parc Extension Ordinance-City Commission

(002)

AR 25O-01-109

SECOND AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

Development Review Report (DRR)

Mayor Grant asked the reason behind the request for a six-month extension.

Ms. Dimond responded that they still needed to get the permit, as they were

trying to tweak a few elements with the City.

Mr. Keester-O’Mills affirmed, along with the amendment approved under agenda

item one, the additional floor being added had to go through the site plan

approval process. Thus, with the approval of the proposed development order,

along with the just approved plat amendment, Ms. Dimond would work with staff

to put in place the amendment adding the floor, and, subsequently, submitting

permits; staff hoped the six-month window would be sufficient to complete the

process in time.

A motion was made by Commissioner M. Dunn, seconded by Vice Mayor S.

Martin, that this Ordinance be approved on first reading to the City Commission

Meeting, due back on 4/14/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-74:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA GRANTING TO T-WILL

ISLAND RESTAURANT, LLC D/B/A T-WILL ISLAND RESTAURANT A

SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER TO ALLOW IN

THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT AN INDOOR

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AS AN ACCESSORY USE FOR A PERMITTED

RESTAURANT BAR WITHIN A 3,000 SQUARE FOOT ± SITE LEGALLY

DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF BAYTREE OF INVERRARY PARCEL B

AS DESCRIBED IN PLAT BOOK 146 PAGE 44 THEREOF THE PUBLIC

RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, MORE COMMONLY

KNOWN AS 5943-5947 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD., LAUDERHILL,

FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Attachments: 25R-03-74 Resolution Special Exception T Will Island Restaurant

AR 25R-03-74

24-SE-021 - DRR 5943-5947 W Oakland Park Blvd - T Will Island

Restaurant (Live Entertainment)

Floor Plan

Ms. Howson gave

short overview, introducing the applicant/owner Tanis

Wilner of T-Will Island Restaurant located at 5943 W Oakland Boulevard in the

Publix plaza; it had been in Lauderhill since September 2023. They sought to

add ambient entertainment, and music as an accessory to the restaurant bar.

She said, to date, they were exemplary business operators, and very

responsive to any questions or concerns city staff had. Ambient entertainment

typically involved a DJ, not for nightclub use, but for use as an accessory to the

restaurant/bar, inside entertainment only.

She noted an approval would allow

for any small live entertainment act, such as a live band, steel drum band, a

quartet, or a live singer; the difference to that of a nightclub, as Mr. Wilner would

not be allowed to clear the floor for a dancing area, nor could he have a security

guard, or institute a cover charge, and the restaurant had to stay open as such

during all hours of operation. As a restaurant, they were not allowed to close for

a private party; they had to stay open to the public, and close for business at

11:00 p.m., though with the live music, they could remain open until 2:00 a.m.

Mayor Grant asked if restaurant customers were requesting ambient

entertainment.

Mr. Wilner affirmed they were.

Commissioner Dunn remarked on being familiar with the subject restaurant

when they hosted the City’s Dine in Lauderhill, commending them for serving

delicious food. She knew there was a little stage situated in the restaurant’s

layout, so she understood the desire to have small live entertainment, and

music; she supported the requested extension.

Commissioner Campbell expressed confusion regarding allowing the applicant

to provide music, but not allowing patrons to dance, noting he spoke with staff in

the past about creating rules that made absolutely no sense that eventually

created opportunities for violations.

Ms. Howson said the City was not telling anyone they could not dance, but there

were strong reasons why nightclubs and standalone bars were prohibited in

general commercial zoning districts, the main reason being they would be next

to or close to other business, including churches, synagogues, mosques,

daycares, and in the case of Lauderhill’s layout, single family homes were often

nearby the City’s commercial corridors.

Commissioner Campbell asked if the subject situation was unique to Lauderhill.

Ms. Howson responded that the concept of accessory entertainment was not

unique to Lauderhill; the City was not seeking to regulate someone standing up

to dance by their table, rather, the regulation prohibited clearing an area for a

dance floor.

Commissioner Hodgson wished to know the capacity of the subject venue.

Ms. Howson replied the restaurant was 3,500 square feet, and the capacity was

set by the fire department; she did not have the site’s floor plan in front of her.

Commissioner Hodgson understood Commissioner Campbell’s concern, noting

that people did not dance to all types of music. He questioned why city code did

not allow a guard at the restaurant.

Ms. Howson explained the presence of a security guard indicated that the

establishment was operating as more than just a restaurant; for example, the

average restaurant, such as Applebee’s, had no guard.

Having a guard

indicated to city staff that the establishment had a different level of alcoholic

beverage consumption than you would typically find in a restaurant/bar; the

latter were limited by the State’s alcohol license, requiring that 51 percent of

their sales come from food and nonalcoholic beverages.

She said this was

another way the City distinguished a restaurant/bar from a bar; there was no

need to have armed security at restaurants. Ms. Howson clarified that the City

would not prohibit a restaurant from having a guard, but it would prohibit a

security guard who only allowed access to people who paid a cover charge.

She saw in the applicant’s signed affidavit of conditions, in condition six, they

were limited to a closing time of 11:00 p.m., but based on Mr. Tanis’ request,

they were requesting that be extended to 2:00 a.m., so they could operate the

same hours as every other restaurant in that zoning district. She asked that the

language of the proposed application be amended by the city’s legal staff

accordingly.

Mayor Grant opened the discussion to the public.

Madeline Noel, Lauderhill resident, said she, too, patronized the subject

restaurant, where music was being played, which her party and she enjoyed

while sitting and eating. The restaurant had nice ambiance, and she

encouraged everyone to visit the establishment, as it was the type of restaurant

setting Lauderhill residents desired in their city.

A motion was made by Commissioner M. Dunn, seconded by Vice Mayor S.

Martin, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-75:

COMMISSION OF LAUDERHILL, FL GRANTING 441 CLINICAL TRIALS,

LLC, SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE DEVELOPMENT ORDER, WITH

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW AN OFFICE, MEDICAL, WITH CONTROLLED

SUBSTANCE PROVIDER USE WITHIN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL

(CG) ZONING DISTRICT ON AN APPROXIMATELY 2.3± ACRE SITE

LOCATED AT 2451 N. STATE ROAD 7, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AS

PARTICULARLY

DESCRIBED

HEREIN;

PROVIDING

FOR

CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Attachments: 25R-03-75 Resolution special exception 441 Clinical Trials LLC

AR 25R-03-75

25-SE-002 DRR 2451 N. State Road 7 - 441 Clinical Trials

Executed affidavit (25-SE-002) 441 Clinical Trials

Item 1 - 441_Presentation (As Referenced Within Minutes)

Ms. Howson reviewed the subject item, as detailed in the backup, stating the

applicant sought to open a clinical trials business on the west side of 441, south

of NW 26th Street; the plan was to occupy a space of 880 square feet. They

would have a combination office, providing both primary medical care as well as

clinical trials; the layout would include an office, a number of treatment rooms,

and a laboratory. She said their patients with the ability to sign up for clinical

trials as a part of their treatment plan would be allowed to do so.

Mayor Grant asked if planning staff encountered such a combination of uses

before.

Ms. Howson mentioned there was one business called Segal Trials, a fairly

large clinical trials business on Oakland Park Boulevard; they existed for a long

time, and predated the requirements established by the City for locating in

Lauderhill.

Mayor Grant asked the applicant why they chose to locate in Lauderhill.

Dr. Jean F. Rodney stated the choice to come to Lauderhill was due to the City

having

very diverse population, and for clinical trials in the area of

hypertension, diabetes, etc., Lauderhill had

research related new treatments.

very suitable population to

Mayor Grant asked if the applicant had another practice elsewhere, or would

this be their first.

Dr. Rodney responded that he practiced in the clinical trial field in Orlando, and

he would locate permanently in Lauderhill, depending on the subject location’s

success.

He had been a physician for the past 30 years, mostly practicing

in-patient medicine, working mostly at night in a hospital setting, and doing

some outpatient work during the day.

Commissioner Dunn knew that certain populations were underserved when it

came to clinical trials, and the ability to be on the cutting edge of new medical

research discoveries, etc. She asked if the speaker was one of the owners, or

the director of record.

Dr. Rodney stated he was the principal investigator. Again, he was a medical

doctor of internal medicine. The types of clinical trials he anticipated for his

business included any medicines to address adult diseases, such as for pain,

heart issues, hypertension, diabetes, infectious disease, etc.

Commissioner Dunn wished to know if the applicant already had any protocols

in place of how to decide on which clinical trials they would offer and what were

the thoughts around population outreach for the trials.

Dr. Rodney explained that the protocols for the clinical trials were set by the

pharmaceutical companies wishing to test medications; they set the criteria on

how to conduct the trials, which included specifying the type of patients to be

chosen, the administration of the medication, and the testing of the results. He

did not set the rules for the protocols.

Commissioner Dunn questioned the type of clinical trials Dr. Rodney’s

company were involved with in the past; that is, did he have a track record of

doing such research.

Dr. Rodney indicated his experience was with trials for medication for diabetes,

hypertension, etc.

Commissioner Dunn asked if Dr. Rodney would be onsite overseeing the trials.

Dr. Rodney answered yes.

Vice Mayor Martin inquired if Dr. Rodney would do specific types of clinical trials,

or would the trials be whatever the large pharmaceutical assigned him.

Dr. Rodney replied the type of trials would depend on what was available when

the business became operational to conduct the trials; they were paid by the

pharmaceutical companies for whom they conducted the trials, not the patients

doing the trials. Patients usually came to them by referrals; that is, the patient’s

primary care physician, knowing they had a condition, told them about the

clinical trial.

Vice Mayor Martin asked if Dr. Rodney had a relationship with other physicians.

Dr. Rodney answered definitely.

Monica Menendez added that medications were not the only thing tested in

clinical trials, as they did trials on devices as well, such as for blood pressure,

etc.

Commissioner Campbell wished to know what the applicant knew about

Lauderhill.

Ms. Menendez responded that they worked closely with Moody Dubreuze, the

owner of G CLEF MRI that was located next to their proposed site.

Commissioner Campbell asked if it was a coincidence that the applicant found

a location in Lauderhill.

Ms. Menendez indicated that the applicant and his team heard very good things

about locating a business in Lauderhill.

Commissioner

Campbell

recommended

the

applicant

meet

with

representative from the Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce, as they could help

the applicant navigate the Lauderhill community.

Mayor Grant stated her concerns were related to the applicant appearing not to

have a very clear business model and plan; it appeared the trials were generally

for medications for such conditions as blood pressure; persons on such

medications needed to be monitored closely.

There definitely needed to be

doctors who were vested in the interest of the care of their patients.

Ms. Menendez said they would work closely with doctors, coordinating patient

care with the protocol requirements of the large pharmaceutical companies.

Mayor Grant wished to know the background of two of the applicant’s team

members.

Lilliana Pestana stated she worked for 15 years in clinical trials, including at a

hospital in west Pembroke Pines for five years, and 30 years in Pembroke

Pines in family clinical trials. She was not a registered nurse, but she worked in

psychology in Colombia, and as a physician’s assistant in the U.S.

Ms. Menendez said she worked for the last two years part time in Miami and a

little research. She worked with a phlebotomist, and doing coordination too.

Commissioner Campbell said he would caution the Commission, based on

what he was seeing, that some folks might have difficulty in articulating their

intent; this did not mean that they did not know what they would be doing. He

detected a sense of difficulty in expressing what they really wished to say, so he

would not allow that deter his vote. One that either did well in business or not,

and the fact that the subject business was regulated, some of the concerns

being expressed by members of the Commission would be regulated and

monitored by the entities responsible for regulating this industry. He said if the

applicant and his team became licensed by the State to conduct clinical trials,

this meant their activities would be conducted per state regulations. While the

explanations from the applicant’s team was a bit confusing, this did not mean it

was not a useful business, particularly if the business would have no negative

impacts on the Lauderhill community. He understood the difficulty of finding the

right words to explain the proposed business.

Commissioner Dunn wished to know who was the actual owner of the

proposed business.

Ms. Howson replied Dr. Rodney was the owner, and he would be the onsite

physician. City staff looked at the Florida medical records for the last ten years,

looking

primarily

for

pain

medication-related

disciplinary

actions,

discrepancies; none were found.

Commissioner Dunn said she fully supported medical trials, as she knew they

were an important part of new medical discoveries, but she had some concerns

with the proposed business, one being that Dr. Rodney lived in Orlando.

Another concern was the businessowner was not present, but there were two

staff-level individuals present to speak about the business. She knew from her

experience in the healthcare arena that in some of these practices, they were

run more as a business with a medical director who was just a person of

record, rather than someone involved in the day-to-day operations. Nothing said

thus far addressed her concerns and, though she came prepared to vote to

approve the item, she now felt uneasy.

Ms. Howson explained there was no other owner of the business; Dr. Rodney

was the owner.

Ms. Menendez said she, too, was one of the owners, along with Moody

Dubreuze; his absence was due to his being in Puerto Rico where his

father-in-law recently died.

Dr. Rodney pointed out that in clinical trials, not only one clinic conducted trials

for the same product, device, etc.; they testing required multiple trials by a

number of clinics; this practice yielded better results. All clinics had to follow

proper protocols, or risk not being allowed to conduct further clinical trials.

Mayor Grant received

motion from Commissioner Campbell that was

seconded by Vice Mayor Martin. She opened the discussion to the public. She

asked Mr. Ottinot if she was permitted to request to have Dr. McPherson of the

Chamber to speak.

Dr. Winnifred McPherson, Vice President of the Lauderhill Chamber of

Commerce, explained that her doctorate was in education, so she had no

medical degree; she ran a medical staffing agency with her daughter who was a

nurse.

Varion Harris, Lauderhill resident, said his concern lay with the Federal Drug

Administration (FDA) that was currently in flux, and this led to uncertainties

regarding the drugs being tested, and the protocols for doing so. He believed

history always repeated itself, as in the past when clinical trials were conducted

in minority communities, which Lauderhill was, the outcome was not good when

it came to long-term side effects.

Staffing was another concern, as when it

came to how patients might react to a medication, what were the assurances

that there would be adequate staff to satisfy their medical needs.

Dr. Rodney pointed out that before medications went to the human clinical trials

stage, they were first tested rigorously on animals; the purpose of the clinical

trial was to test the result of making the patient better or not, along with possible

side effects.

Mayor Grant questioned the procedure if a trial participant had an adverse

reaction to the medication being tested; that is, who would administer care.

Dr. Rodney explained the criteria of what to do in such instances were already

set forth in the protocols the clinic must adhere to, and this was explained to

participants beforehand.

Madeline Noel, Lauderhill resident, expressed a variety of concerns, including:

not knowing which medications would end up being legitimate ones; whether

community members who participated would be paid based on the number of

trials conducted; would trial participants be incentivized to bring in more

potential participants to participate in trials; who would be readily available to

treat participants who had an adverse reaction to the medication(s)

administered.

Lauderhill had a high population of vulnerable adults, such as

seniors, who might not have a proper understanding of what they were signing

on to do, the possible effects, etc. The community had no wish for Lauderhill

being seen as

a prime location to adversely affect its residents, and the

applicants’ responses appeared very cloudy to her on this aspect.

Lawerence Martin, Lauderhill resident, commented that not all businesses were

good businesses, and his main concern was the applicant’s understanding of

the City of Lauderhill. There had to be some statistical data available regarding

clinical trials taking place in the area that could be identified and reviewed to give

a better understanding of what population was affected.

He wondered if the

applicant did any due diligence to determine the suitability of the location for their

business, such as discovering there was a high incidence of diabetes, high

blood pressure, etc., and, based on these findings, they felt the subject location

was ideal for their business.

Melvina King, Lauderhill resident, said she worked in the medical field as a

physical therapist; she expressed concern, based on history, over why they

were coming to the Lauderhill community. She needed a presentation on the

applicant’s full business plan for clarification. She asked if participants would be

paid to participate in the trials, and would others receive payment for referring

participants.

Having such information would help the community felt more

trusting of the proposed use, as no one wished to see anyone exposed to

harmful practices. At present, she was skeptical.

Mayor Grant heard no other comments from the public.

Commissioner Campbell asked if it were possible to table the item, as it

seemed to him the explanation from the applicant was not going well, and the

Commission had to respect the community’s and the Commission’s expressed

concerns.

Interim City Attorney Ottinot affirmed the Commission was at liberty to table the

item.

A motion was made by Commissioner Campbell, seconded by Mayor D. Grant,

that this Resolution be tabled to the City Commission Meeting, due back on

4/28/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

Commissioner Dunn asked that the Commission be sent

copy of the

information the applicant planned to present at the April 28 Commission

meeting prior to that date. That is, the Commission should be sent any

information that clearly outlined any solid strategy, protocol, etc. that took into

consideration some of the concerns expressed by the residents. She said

having this information would help the Commission be more prepared for the

April 28 discussion.

Commissioner Campbell urged the applicant to have a representative at the

April 28 Commission meeting who could clearly convey the applicant’s

business plan, and address some of the concerns raised by the Commission

and the residents, such as who would run the facility, the size of the staff, etc.

He asked Ms. Howson to guide the applicant accordingly.

QUASI JUDICIAL ORDINANCES, SECOND READING

ORDINANCE 25O-02-105: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION

OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, GRANTING TO AIRPORT

COMMERCE, LLC, A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A NEW FAST FOOD

RESTAURANT WITH A DRIVE-THROUGH WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL

GENERAL (CG) ZONING DISTRICT WHICH IS RELIEF FROM THE

CITY’S LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ARTICLE III, SECTION

5.32.2.E, REQUIRING

ANOTHER

RESTAURANT;

MINIMUM 1000 FEET DISTANCE FROM

FREESTANDING FAST FOOD DRIVE-THROUGH

SAID PROPERTY LOCATED ON AN

APPROXIMATELY 4.8 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 5517-5577 WEST

OAKLAND PARK BOULEVARD, LAUDERHILL;

AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AND PROVIDING FOR

Attachments: ORD. NO. 25O-02-105

AR ORD. NO. 25O-02-105

Attachment A - Application

Attachment B - Development Review Report (DRR)

Attachment C - Narrative

Attachment D - Conceptual Site Plan

Attachment E - Survey

Attachment F - Public Notice Affidavit

Legal Description airport commerce- EXHIBIT A

Item 12 - Shoppes at Inverrary Wendys (As Referenced Within

Minutes)

Mr. Keester-O’Mills indicated there were no changes to the proposed ordinance

since its first reading; the item had been tabled due to noticing issues that were

corrected. He gave a brief overview of the item, as detailed in the backup.

Hope Calhoun, the applicant’s representative, said the applicant concurred with

staff’s presentation.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner J.

Hodgson, that this Ordinance be approved on second reading. The motion

carried by the following vote:

4 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner J. Hodgson, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and

Mayor D. Grant

1 - Commissioner M. Dunn

No:

Abstain:

VIII CONSENT AGENDA

A motion was made by Commissioner R. Campbell, seconded by Commissioner

J. Hodgson, that this Consent Agenda was approved. The motion carried by the

following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-50:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, WAIVING

COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE

CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SAFEWARE, INC., FOR

THE PURCHASE OF TWO DRONES BASED ON A PIGGYBACK FROM

THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA’S REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

AND

AGREEMENT;

AUTHORIZING

PAYMENT

FROM

THE

APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO

EXCEED $50,000.00; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

(REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR).

Attachments: 25R-03-50 Piggyback Drone Purchase

Agenda Request Memo Safeware

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of

Consent Agenda for vote tally.)

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-51:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING

THE RECOMMENDATION OF BEST PRACTICE FROM THE

GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (GFOA) AND

APPROVING THE REVISED CAPITALIZATION POLICY TO INCREASE

THE CITY’S CAPITALIZATION THRESHOLD FOR CAPITAL ASSESTS

FROM $1,000 TO $5,000; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

(REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR).

Attachments: 25R-03-51 Resolution GFOA revised capitalization policy

AR 25R-03-51

SKM_C750i25020516420

City Survey

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of

Consent Agenda for vote tally.)

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-53:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF

LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, GRANTING TO CROWN CASTLE SOUTH,

L.L.C., AS AGENT FOR BELLSOUTH MOBILITY, L.L.C. ON BEHALF OF

VERIZON, CONSENT TO MODIFY THE EXISTING EQUIPMENT AT THE

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY WITHIN ITS EXISTING LEASED

AREA LOCATED AT 5455 N.W. 19th STREET/2000 CITY HALL DRIVE

(BU 812072), WITHIN THE PARAMETERS AND SPECIFICATIONS

REQUIRED BY THE CITY AND SUBJECT TO ALL PERMITTING AND

REVIEWS REQUIRED BY THE CITY; AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE LETTER OF CONSENT SUBJECT TO

BEING

SPECIFICATIONS

CONDITIONS;

REQUIRED

THE

PROVIDING

MEET

CITY;

FOR

THE

PROVIDING

AN EFFECTIVE

PARAMETERS

AND

DATE

AND

TERMS

(REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).

Attachments: 25R-03-53 Resoultion approving Crown Castle

AR 25R-03-53

Crown Castle Consent Verizon 2025.doc

812072_677901_consent unsigned_2.19.25.pdf

VerizonMemoToKennie.doc

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of

Consent Agenda for vote tally.)

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-55:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING

THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A PERMIT TO INSTALL

PUBLIC ART ON TRAFFIC CONTROL BOXES ALONG STATE ROAD 7

AND IF APPROVED, AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE THE COMMUNITY AESTHETIC FEATURE AGREEMENT TO

PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN

EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER KENNIE

HOBBS, JR.).

Attachments: 25R-03-55 Resolution FDOT public art on traffic control boxes (002)

AR 25R-03-55

LocationMap.pdf

Estimate.pdf

Utility Box Artwork Approval Form for Student Artwork_02 04 2025.pdf

CAFA2025.doc

MemoToKennie.doc

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of

Consent Agenda for vote tally.)

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-55A:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING

STRONG OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILL 1242 AND HOUSE BILL 991

THAT

AGENCIES;

LEGISLATURE TO OPPOSE SENATE BILL 1242 AND HOUSE BILL 991

THAT WOULD RESTRICT OR ELIMINATE COMMUNITY

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO

TRANSMIT CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE

FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES; THE BROWARD COUNTY LEGISLATIVE

DELEGATION AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES; AND

PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY

COMMISSIONER MELISSA P. DUNN).

SEEK

ELIMINATE

COMMUNITY

REDEVELOPMENT

URGING

ALL

MEMBERS OF

THE FLORIDA

Attachments:

25R-03-55A Reso Expressing Strong Opposition to Senate Bill 1242

and House Bill 991

AR 25R-03-55A

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of

Consent Agenda for vote tally.)

10.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-57:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, WAIVING

COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE

CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SHYFT GROUP UPFIT

SERVICES, INC., D/B/A STROBES-R-US FOR THE PURCHASE OF

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT FOR SIX POLICE VEHICLES BASED ON A

PIGGYBACK FROM THE SHERIFF OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA;

AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE

NUMBER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $91,175.60; AND

PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY INTERIM

CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).

Attachments: 25R-03-57 Resolution Piggyback Police Vehicle Equipment

AR 25R-03-57

Broward Sheriffs Contrract 031025

Quotes from Strobes R Us

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of

Consent Agenda for vote tally.)

11. ITEM REMOVED - RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-58

13.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-60:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE

REMETERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL

AND SERAMAND OXILIEN TO ALLOW SUBMETERS AT THE

PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5871 N.W. 19TH STREET, LAUDERHILL,

FLORIDA, IN ORDER TO SEPARATELY BILL EACH INDIVIDUAL USER

BASED UPON ACTUAL WATER CONSUMPTION AT THE SAME RATE

UTILIZED BY THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

(REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).

Attachments: 25R-03-60 Remetering agreement for 5871 NW 19 St.

AR 25R-03-60

REMETERING AGREEMENT APPLICATION 5871-5875 NW 19 St.pdf

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of

Consent Agenda for vote tally.)

14.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-61:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE

REMETERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL

AND G-PRIME PROPERTIES LLC, TO ALLOW SUBMETERS AT THE

PROPERTY

LOCATED

2020-2028 N.W.

59TH

AVENUE,

LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, IN ORDER TO SEPARATELY BILL EACH

INDIVIDUAL USER BASED UPON ACTUAL WATER CONSUMPTION AT

THE SAME RATE CHARGED BY THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN

EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER,

KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).

Attachments:

25R-03-61 Resolution Remetering Agreement for 2020-2028 NW 59th

Avenue

AR 25R-03-61

REMETERING AGREEMENT APPLICATION_ 2020-2028 NW 59

AVE.pdf

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of

Consent Agenda for vote tally.)

15.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-62:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE

REMETERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL

AND WENDY BERNARD AND KETTLEY JOSEPH, TO ALLOW

SUBMETERS AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020-2028 N.W. 59TH

TERRACE, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, IN ORDER TO SEPARATELY BILL

EACH

INDIVIDUAL

USER

BASED

UPON

ACTUAL

WATER

CONSUMPTION AT THE SAME RATE CHARGED BY THE CITY; AND

PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY INTERIM

CITY MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).

Attachments:

25R-03-62 Resolution remetering agreement for 2020-2028 NW 59th

Terrace

AR 25R-03-62

Remetering Application 2020-2028 NW 59 Ter.pdf

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of

Consent Agenda for vote tally.)

16.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-63:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE

REMETERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL

AND WENDY BERNARD AND KETTLEY JOSEPH, TO ALLOW

SUBMETERS AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2010-2018 N.W. 59TH

TERRACE, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, IN ORDER TO SEPARATELY BILL

EACH

INDIVIDUAL

USER

BASED

UPON

ACTUAL

WATER

CONSUMPTION AT THE SAME RATE CHARGED BY THE CITY; AND

PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY INTERIM

CITY MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).

Attachments:

25R-03-63 Resolution remetering agreement for 2010-2018 NW 59th

Terrace

AR 25R-03-63

Remetering Application 2010-2018 NW 59 Ter.pdf

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of

Consent Agenda for vote tally.)

17.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-64:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE

REMETERING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL

AND EDMUND BLAKE, TO ALLOW SUBMETERS AT THE PROPERTY

LOCATED AT 5621-5625 N.W. 14TH COURT, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA,

IN ORDER TO SEPARATELY BILL EACH INDIVIDUAL USER BASED

UPON ACTUAL WATER CONSUMPTION AT THE SAME RATE

CHARGED BY THE CITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

(REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).

Attachments:

25R-03-64 Resolution remetering agreement for 5621-5625 NW 14th

Court

AR 25R-03-64

REMETERING AGREEMENT APPLICATION 5621-5625 NW 14 Ct.pdf

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of

Consent Agenda for vote tally.)

18.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-66:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPOINTING

DR. TAJ-MARIE HUNTER BY COMMISSIONER RICHARD CAMPBELL

TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD

FOR THE REMAINDER OF

FOUR (4) YEAR TERM EXPIRING

NOVEMBER 2026 OR CONCURRENT WITH THE COMMISSIONER

SEAT, WHICHEVER SHALL OCCUR FIRST; APPOINTING VERONICA

BOYD BY COMMISSIONER MELISSA P. DUNN TO SERVE AS A

MEMBER OF THE EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD TO SERVE FOR

THE REMAINDER OF A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER

2028 OR

CONCURRENT

WITH

THE

COMMISSIONER

SEAT,

WHICHEVER SHALL OCCUR FIRST; AND PROVIDING FOR AN

EFFECTIVE DATE.

Attachments: 25R-03-66 Resolution Appointing Members EAB Board 3.31.25

AR 25R-03-66

Agenda Request Memo (Educational Advisory Board (EAB)

Appointments)

EAB List

Hunter, Taj-Marie - EAB Application

Boyd, Veronica - EAB Application

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of

Consent Agenda for vote tally.)

19.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-68:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA APPOINTING

JESSICA COUTAIN BY VICE MAYOR SARAI “RAY” MARTIN TO SERVE

AS A MEMBER OF THE ART, CULTURAL TOURISM BOARD FOR THE

REMAINDER OF A FOUR (4) YEAR TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2028

OR CONCURRENT WITH THE COMMISSIONER SEAT, WHICHEVER

SHALL OCCUR FIRST; APPOINTING RICHARD BLACKFORD BY

MAYOR DENISE GRANT FOR THE REMAINDER OF A FOUR (4) YEAR

TERM EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2026 OR CONCURRENT WITH THE

COMMISSIONER SEAT, WHICHEVER SHALL OCCUR FIRST; AND

PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Attachments: 25R-03-68 Resolution Appointing Member ACT Board 3.31.25

AR 25R-03-68

Agenda Request Memo (Art, Cultural, Tourism (ACT) Board

Appointments)

ACT Board List

Coutain, Jessica - ACT Board Application

Blackford, Richard - ACT Board Application

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of

Consent Agenda for vote tally.)

20. ITEM REMOVED - RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-69

21.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-72:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING ANTHONY

JOSEPH BY COMMISSIONER RICHARD CAMPBELL TO SERVE AS A

MEMBER OF THE RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE

REMAINDER OF AN UNEXPIRED FOUR (4) YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE

NOVEMBER

2026 OR

CONCURRENT

WITH

THE

RESPECTIVE

MAYORAL AND COMMISSIONER SEAT, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST;

AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Attachments: 25R-03-72 Resolution Appointing Board Members RAB 3.31.25

AR 25R-03-72

Agenda Request Memo (Recreation Advisory Board Appointments)

Recreation Advisory Board List

Joseph, Anthony - Recreation Advisory Board Application

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of

Consent Agenda for vote tally.)

24.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-77:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE

RELEASE AND USAGE OF STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST

FUNDS TO ASSIST WITH PURCHASING SEVERAL COMPUTERS FOR

USE IN INVESTIGATIONS AND PATROL IN THE AMOUNT OF

$61,500.00; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FROM THE APPROPRIATE

BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE

DATE (REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS,

JR.).

Attachments:

25R-03-77 Resolution approving use of State Law Enforcement Trust

Funds 3.31.25

AR 25R-03-77

Release Memo OMB 031025

State Law Enforcmt TF 031025

Agenda Request Memo 031025

Quotes for equipment 031025

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of

Consent Agenda for vote tally.)

27 A.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-81:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING

SUPPORT FOR HOUSE BILL 1361 AND SENATE BILL 1464 WHICH

SEEK TO EXPAND PROGRAMS CONNECTING VETERANS AND

THEIR FAMILIES TO CERTAIN SERVICES, BENEFITS AND SUPPORT

AND URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO

SUPPORT THOSE BILLS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT

CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BROWARD

COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED

PARTIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED

BY VICE MAYOR SARAI “RAY” MARTIN).

Attachments: Res. 25R-03-81.pdf

AR Res. 25R-03-81

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of

Consent Agenda for vote tally.)

27 B.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-82:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING

SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 696 AND HOUSE BILL 675 WHICH WILL

ASSIST LOW-INCOME SENIORS WHO OWN

HOMESTEADED

CONDOMINIUM UNIT BY PROVIDING A GRANT UP TO $2,500 TO HELP

PAY CONDOMINIUM ASSESSMENTS AND URGING MEMBERS OF

THE

FLORIDA

LEGISLATURE

SUPPORT

THOSE

BILLS;

DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF

THIS RESOLUTION TO THE BROWARD COUNTY LEGISLATIVE

DELEGATION AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES; AND

PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY VICE

MAYOR SARAI “RAY” MARTIN).

Attachments: Res. 25R-03-82.pdf

AR Res. 25R-03-82

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of

Consent Agenda for vote tally.)

IX RESOLUTIONS (IF NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA)

12.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-59:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING

THE BID RESULTS FOR INVITATION TO BID NUMBER 2025-020

“DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT-EAST OF THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE” AND

AWARDING THE CONTACT TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE AND

RESPONSIVE BIDDER, ENCO LLC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED

$2,423,378.00; AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO

EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ENCO LLC; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT

FROM

THE

APPROPRIATE

BUDGET

CODE

NUMBER;

AND

PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY INTERIM

CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).

Attachments: 25R-03-59 Resolution BID Turnpike East Drainage Improvements

AR 25R-03-59

Project Location Map.pdf

BID RESULTS 2025-020 TURNPIKE EAST DRAINAGE.pdf

Lauderhill East Turnpike 100% Plans.pdf

MemoForTurnpikeDrainageBidResults.doc

Commissioner Dunn understood the subject matter had been

concern for some time.

resident

City Engineering Director Martin Cala thought this was one of the projects in a

short-term to-do list on the storm water and flood mitigation citywide plan. The

project was caused when the Florida’s Turnpike (FT) constructed the sound

barrier wall on the east side of the Turnpike on the northbound lanes; the FT

eliminated the canal in that swale, piping it; that canal used to receive the

waters flowing from NW 51st Avenue. He said that with the piping of the canal,

and the installation of the barrier wall, staff sent in devices to detect

obstructions, and they believed the pipe has been obstructed. Staff wished to

reestablish that and put a check valve, so water from the Turnpike did not come

back onto NW 51st Avenue. Additionally, the plan was to add more French

drains, as well as retention ponds or dry swales to hold all the water that might

be discharged into the canals; the City needed to get the permit from Broward

County to comply with the new quality and quantity requirements for runoff. Mr.

Cala affirmed this was a very needed project, as it would reduce, minimize, and

control the flooding in that area.

Commissioner Dunn wished to know how long it was anticipated the project

would take to complete.

Mr. Cala responded the project would take about nine months to a year, and it

would span into the next year; staff was still trying to get the County to reduce

some of the requirements, so the City could grandfather because of the original

conditions.

Commissioner Dunn remarked that in speaking to residents, and in walking the

subject area, this was one of the major concerns, so Mr. Harris could inform his

resident association that the subject agenda item would address the flooding

along the wall and the Turnpike. She wished the community to be informed

about the subject step being taken to adjust and implement the storm mitigation

plan, and the changes would help with the flooding in the affected community.

Mayor Grant agreed the subject work was a long time coming, as the flooding in

the area was overwhelming for the residents at times; this was

good

investment for the City.

complete the subject project.

She asked if staff anticipated any challenges to

Mr. Cala replied they did not, as the Commission already allowed staff to obtain

some easements and the district also transferred some of the land to the City,

so the legal part pertaining to land uses, etc. were all addressed. The project

involved a lot of earth moving work.

Mayor Grant opened the discussion to the public

Mr. Harris, Lauderhill resident, asked if the project would begin at NW 22nd

Street south.

Mr. Cala answered up to 12th.

Mr. Harris wished to know on which side of wall the digging would take place.

Mr. Cala replied on the north side, the City’s side; the digging would be under

the transmission lines, so the water could flow under the wall.

A motion was made by Commissioner M. Dunn, seconded by Vice Mayor S.

Martin, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

22.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-73:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING

CONTRACT FOR SALE AND PURCHASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF

LAUDERHILL AND FLORIDA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMPANY ATTACHED

HERETO AS EXHIBIT “1” IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM FOR

THE SALE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2001 NW 49TH AVENUE

LOCATED IN LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, FOR A PURCHASE PRICE OF

ONE

MILLION

EIGHT

HUNDRED

THOUSAND

DOLLARS

($1,800,000.00) TO EXPAND THE WATER FACILITIES OF THE CITY OF

LAUDERHILL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY

ATTORNEY TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO EFFECTUATE

THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

(REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).

Attachments:

25R-03-73 Resolution Approving Contract to Purchase Real Property

between City of Lauderhill and Florida Public Utilities Comp-3-31-25

AR 25R-03-73

Purchase and Sale Agreement-City of Lauderhill and Florida Public

Utilities Company

land purchase memo 2001 NW 49th Avenue

Commissioner Campbell remarked the subject item was a very welcome move,

however he had a few concerns. He asked Mr. Hobbs how far along was the

City in the subject negotiation.

Interim City Manager Hobbs replied the City agreed in principle, thus putting

forward a contract for consideration to move forward; they actually completed

phase one, the environmental review that came back clean. Staff was speaking

with them about how the transition would look if the Commission approved and

the process moved toward closing.

Commissioner Campbell sought confirmation they would be relocated in

Lauderhill.

Interim City Manager Hobbs answered yes, they were being located to a parcel

on NW 16th Street just east of 441 in the industrial park; this was a better

location than their current one; due to the proximity of the latter to the water

treatment plant, and this could create issues for them if there was an incident at

their current location.

Commissioner Campbell questioned what the City would be doing with the

structures of their current location if the relocation went as planned.

Interim City Manager Hobbs stated the existing structures would be removed;

city staff was in the process of working with Public Works, Utilities, and the

Purchasing Departments staff to fortify the entire compound, which the City

shared with them. The existing structures related to the gas tanks were being

relocated to the new site.

Commissioner Campbell recalled it was previously mentioned a ten-foot wall

would be installed.

Interim City Manager Hobbs affirmed it would.

Commissioner Campbell said this was important, as the residents on the other

side of the canal were having challenges with the subject use, so they would be

relieved that it was finally going away, and they would no longer have to view the

existing stands, etc.

Interim City Manager Hobbs agreed the residents would benefit from the ten-foot

wall, but the primary reason for it’s being installed had to do with the safety of

the City’s water plant.

A motion was made by Commissioner M. Dunn, seconded by Vice Mayor S.

Martin, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

23.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-76:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE

ALLOCATION OF $25,000.00 TO THE LAUDERHILL CHAMBER OF

COMMERCE, INC., FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS

RETENTION SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS;

PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF

$25,000.00 FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR FROM THE APPROPRIATE

BUDGET CODE NUMBER; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE

DATE (REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS,

JR.).

Attachments: 25R-03-76 Resolution approving funding to the LRCC

AR 25R-03-76

Chamber funding recommendation March 2025

Proposal to the City

Commissioner Dunn remembered the City had a process by which nonprofits

could come to the Commission to request funding; she recalled that the

Chamber had not submitted a request for funding.

President of the Lauderhill Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), Sharon

McLennon, responded that this was correct, as the Chamber did not submit the

paperwork for their request on time due to a breakdown in their process.

Commissioner Dunn wished to know what had changed from then to now.

Ms. McLennon said they rebuilt their board, and some new talent came onboard

that leant their time, and talent, and their treasure to the Chamber; she felt the

organization was much stronger for it.

Over the last three months, the

Chamber consistently held regular board meetings, and they built out the five

pillars of programming that they were bringing to the different businesses in

Lauderhill. She felt the Chamber was now in a place where they could make

effective use of the funding, and they were currently working to ensure that they

did not miss the deadline for the upcoming 2025/2026 fiscal year. She knew

there were a number of initiatives the Commission was interested in partnering

on with the Chamber, but at the time the Chamber did not have the bandwidth.

They were now in a better position to take advantage of the funding they hoped

the City would approve for them, so they could be in a position to do projects

with the City in the future to benefit the local business community.

Commissioner Dunn questioned if the Chamber’s board members would be

doing the programming, or was there Chamber staff and/or volunteers to do

this.

Ms. McLennon responded that, at present, they had no staff; they built out a full

committee structure, the goal being to actively build the Chamber’s

membership, and they were successful in identifying and bringing on a number

of key corporate partners. Thus, the intent was that by the end of the year they

would have a staffed Chamber; currently, the work was doing done by a

committee of very dedicated volunteers; the Chamber currently had 60

members.

Commissioner Dunn sought clarification on the Chamber’s proposed plans with

the funds from the City.

Ms. McLennon replied that the Chamber sought to build out the five pillar model,

which included: business education and development, networking and

community engagement, digital marketing and visibility, some business

resources and tools, and community engagement and advocacy.

They

modified their approach, in the sense that they were not only dedicating time

and energy to the business side of the Chamber, but they were looking at how

businesses intersected with the community and consumers. She said the last

session held the previous week focused on wills and trusts, for which they did

outreach in the community to get consumers, but they also spoke with

businessowners about wills and trusts.

They invited two attorneys to speak

specifically to small businesses about the importance of making estate planning

for their business, as well as for their personal lives; about 25 people attended.

Ms. McLennon said it was a tough night, as they had about three events,

including Mayor Grant’s Listening Tour for nonprofits, so the Chamber was

trying to be in two places at the same time. It did not work as well as the

Consul General, and there was another trade organization meeting at that same

time.

Commissioner Dunn added that they were hosting a prosperity project to for

small businesses to be able to access available capital.

Ms. McLennon understood, stating, typically, they had between 40 to 50

attendees, so they believed they were in a good position to move forward.

Commissioner Dunn asked if the Chamber’s request for $25,000.00 would be

the same as the request by the City’s Education Advisory Board (EAB), in that

staff needed to find the funds somewhere in the existing budget.

Interim City Manager Hobbs answered yes; both situations were fairly similar,

including the failure to submit a budget request by the deadline. If the subject

resolution were approved, like the EAB’s request, staff would go back through

the budget to identify funding, after which he would have to bring the request

back to the Commission, depending on the source of the funds, for approval;

that is, whether via a budget amendment versus just a transfer.

Commissioner Dunn wondered if a precedent was being set, as the City had a

request process in place for nonprofits, yet by awarding the Chamber at the

current time, it communicated that if they failed to submit their request on time,

they could still come to the Commission at a later time to request funding.

Interim City Manager Hobbs commented that for the last five or to seven years,

the City approved funding for both the EAB and the Chamber, so from a policy

standpoint, he thought such consideration would be limited to an

organization/entity with which the City had

a longstanding relationship that

missed the request deadline. He said that though in the previous fiscal year

neither made the request deadline at the City’s budget workshops, the

Commission requested that staff extend their funding, which he recalled was

done twice. Thus, the ability to request funds after the request deadline passed

was not something that would be available to any nonprofit organization.

noted that despite the Chamber not submitting their funding request by the

deadline, staff did have communications with them in relation to that request

submission, and after they explained to city staff the situation, they asked if

things were to change at the Chamber, what the process would be to secure

some funding.

Staff explained to the process that included them having to

come before the City Commission to formally request the funds, hence the

subject resolution.

Commissioner Dunn remarked that in the agenda backup, the goals stated

seemed very vague, so she assumed that if the Commission were to approve

the subject resolution, there would be some final agreement between the

Chamber and the City that included concrete, measurable smart goals.

Interim City Manager Hobbs answered yes.

Commissioner Campbell recalled that in past years the Chamber once received

$100,000.00 from the City, but they were now requesting $25,000.00, so he

hoped they could manage with such a reduced amount.

Ms. McLennon explained that the Chamber recognized where they dropped the

ball, so they took ownership for that.

Commissioner Campbell said the City used to have

process for the

Chamber’s use, and documentation of that use of city funds, asking if this

process was still in effect.

Interim City Manager Hobbs stated it still existed.

Commissioner Campbell knew the roll the Chamber played in the City over the

years, and he hoped to see the organization do better.

Ms. McLennon assured the Commission it would; if approved, the City’s support

was greatly appreciated, and the $25,000.00 would help them to move forward,

restating that they were already poised to meet the request deadline for the next

fiscal year.

Mayor Grant echoed congratulations for Ms. McLennon’s appointment as the

Chamber’s president again, noting she observed doing an excellent job for the

Chamber whether as

president, or just

member, and the Chamber

flourished; thus, these were the Commission’s expectations going forward.

She hoped the Chamber had

plan to work with the City’s economic

development staff, as well as the City’s Community Redevelopment Agency

(CRA) staff, where they supported each other, and their efforts were not being

duplicated.

Ms. McLennon affirmed they would, and the Chamber welcomed the

involvement of the members of the City Commission; they would ensure that

invitation to Chamber events were always sent to the Commission.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner J.

Hodgson, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

A motion was made by Mayor Grant, seconded by Commissioner Campbell, that

agenda item 28 be heard next. The motion carried by the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

28.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-52:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AWARDING

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 2025-013 “SCHOOL ZONE SPEED

ENFORCEMENT CAMERA SYSTEM,” AFTER ORAL PRESENTATIONS,

____________________;

AUTHORIZING

THE

INTERIM

CITY

MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SELECTED

VENDOR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED

BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR).

Attachments: 25R-03-52 Resolution School Speed Zone RFP award

AR 25R-03-52

2025-013 School Zone Speed Enforcement Camera

system_Final-11-4-24

Altumint,_Inc._-_Qualifications_Package

RedSpeed_-_Lauderhill_School_Zones_Final

RFP_Lauderhill

RFP_2025-013_Blue_Line_Solutions_Proposal

Agenda Request Memo School Zone Speed Camera

Item 28 - Jenoptik_Smart Mobility - School Zone Speed Program (As

Referenced Within Minutes)

Interim Finance Director/CRA Director Sean Henderson reviewed the subject

item, as detailed in the backup, stating staff evaluated the proposals, and per

city code, he wished to make sure the information was presented to the

Commission. To this end, he invited the four bidders

Altumint, Inc.; Blue Line

Solutions, LLC; Jenoptik Smart Mobility Solutions, LLC; and RedSpeed Florida

to make presentations to assist the City Commission in its decision-making

process. The companies were informed of the time limit for each presentation.

Commissioner Dunn sought clarification on what the Commission was being

asked to do.

Interim City Attorney Ottinot explained the bidders would make presentations,

and the Commission would make a final decision, taking into account both

staff’s recommended rankings of the four companies, and the presentations

made before the Commission.

A representative for Altumint, Inc. said he would give the Commission three

things to think about with regard to their company: experience, technology, and

community support. Altumint had been in business for a couple of decades,

and they operated in ten states; they were first in Florida to sign a contract with

the County’s program, including the first to issue warnings and citations, to

launch a free license plate readers (LPR) as part of the school zone system,

first use solar, first to use trailer, and first to launch a program in South Florida.

For technology, Altumint was one of the few owned, and operated companies,

which meant they designed, and assembled their equipment in the U.S., and

this gave them great flexibility.

detection that could be mounted on

transportable programs, and they could use solar, electric, or battery powered

devices. Regarding community support, to do this right, it was necessary to

He said their services included Lidar speed

pole, trailer, etc., along with other

engage the community in an important education campaign. They worked with

communities on such activities as designing postcards to distribute to the

parents, and others in line dropping off/picking up students to inform them of

what was coming. He urged the City not to count on the money, as if the

subject program was put in place, violations would decrease, compliance would

increase, safety would improve, so the revenue would drop.

If there was

remaining program funds at the end of the school year, they could be utilized for

EAB and/or Chamber programs.

Commissioner Dunn asked what the maximum amount of points were, looking

at the rubric provided in the backup; in this way, she would have a better

understanding of how they weighed certain elements.

Mark Hutchinson, founder and owner of Blue Line Solutions located in

Chattanooga, Tennessee, stated his company was selected as the most

qualified vendor by the City’s evaluation committee.

He said a letter was

released on February 19, 2025, by the Procurement Department, listing Blue

Line Solutions as such, then a few days later the letter was amended for them

to come to the present Commission meeting.

He too agreed that

communication with the public was key component, adding that his

background was in law enforcement, and in the various positions over many

years, his job was to implement programs that reduced crashes, injuries, and

fatalities on their roadways. For example, “Click it or ticket” was a program that

was instituted by the National Highway Safety Administration in every state in

the U.S., and

education, not just enforcement.

that model, as it was 24 years since that program was launched, and it

remained successful, noting with that program there was 90 percent

key component in that program was public information

Mr. Hutchinson stated his company followed

reduction in the number of speeding vehicles versus before the programs. He

said data was a very important component of their program, which they did that

first through capturing data, sharing it with the community through the school

system, through the City, through the parent portal email system. They were

already contracted with the City of Hollywood for a while now and they had no

problems initiating the program, which was running flawlessly; they currently

had an 80 percent reduction among speeders in Hollywood versus before

instituting the program. He noted they had no issues installing the cameras, as

other companies in the industry had. Their company liked to be very engaged in

the community, so they wanted to put an office in Broward County, as they

understood the demographic differences of the community where numerous

languages were spoken.

He said they would hire Lauderhill residents who

spoke the different languages to staff the office to ensure they provided the best

customer service and public education possible.

Mr. Henderson responded to Commissioner Dunn’s question, stating the

ranking categories were: project understanding, 15 percent; project approach,

20 percent; ability to install and integrate preferred equipment, 20 percent;

experience, 25 percent; best value, ten percent; local business preference, ten

percent.

In the subject situation, as none of the bidders were Lauderhill

businesses, the maximum percentage they could get was 90.

Hassan Dabaja, Business Development Manager for Jenoptik Smart Mobility

Solutions, LLC, stated their U.S. headquarters was based in Jupiter, Florida,

with a staff of 212 employees ready to serve the City. He said they had been in

traffic enforcement dating back to 1953, when they installed the first camera in a

police vehicle, and in 1955, they installed the first radar in a police vehicle.

Today, they were known as the global leader in smart mobility and public safety

equipment. He said their company made the ideal partner for the City primarily

because their experience in the industry was longest, with their heritage dating

back to 1890, being in traffic enforcement since the 1950s, and over the years

they continuously enhanced their services.

Secondly, they were the

manufacturer of their own hardware, and the developer of the software, so there

was no reliance on third-party vendors with everything being built in house,

designed in Jupiter, Florida.

Mr. Dabaja noted they had over 4,000 systems

installed in the U.S. and Canada, and all their product development, field

engineers, customer services, processing of violations, etc. were all based in

Jupiter Florida, so at a moment’s notice they could be present at any site in

Lauderhill. He said their hardware had an average life of seven to ten years;

though the cameras lasted longer, with technology there were always issues.

Regarding the timeline, normally they could deploy their system within 60 to 90

days, but given the fact that they were located in Florida, they could cut that time

in half, should the City select their company.

Mr. Dabaja said they had a

marketing team that would be at the City’s disposal and they would provide the

best community outreach program, not just at the beginning, but throughout the

whole life of the program, working to educate the community, with the help of

the City before, during, and after. The hardware was very sleek, needing no

large housings, or complex wiring, and at every location they offered a free LPR

that alerted the police department (PD) under five seconds of any sex

offenders, stolen vehicles, or missing persons.

He stated that besides the

speed program, they offered distracted driving program, a crucial issue for road

safety, particularly in school zones; they would offer this program for all city

schools free of charge as part of the scope of services for the City.

Commissioner Dunn asked if Jenoptik was contracting with any other local

cities.

Mr. Dabaja replied they currently contracted with Quincy, Florida, in north

Florida, adding that many cities waited first to see what neighboring cities would

do, so he asked their company not be judged by the number of local clients they

had to date.

Commissioner Dunn questioned if they provided their services to any other U.S.

city.

Mr. Dabaja responded that for the city of Syracuse, New York, they were

deploying a total of 375 systems, between bus stop, speed and redlight, and

school zone.

Another was Prince George County, Maryland, where they

deployed 66 systems between August and December 2024; of which 52 were in

school zones. He urged the City Commission to check the references listed in

their proposal, and visit the locations exhibiting their work in South Florida, as he

felt they would be an eyeopener for the Commission members.

The

Commission and staff should expect the best from them, that their system

would work 24 hours, seven days a week without any issues or breakdowns.

Their company genuinely cared about making a public difference, and safety.

Greg Parks, RedSpeed Florida, reviewed their proposal; he introduced team

members present, including CEO Robert Lieberman, who he said resided in

Broward County, and VP of Operations David De La Espriella, retired Assistant

Chief of Police of Miami Beach.

Thus, they had significant law enforcement

expertise with which to partner with Lauderhill PD. As a bidder for the subject

RFP, experience and technology were very important, and this was a very high

profile, policy decision in which Lauderhill citizens would want to know what was

going on and why. He thought having the most experienced vendor brought a

lot to the table; their company operated more school zone safety programs

nationally than the other RFP candidates combined, and they operated more in

Florida than their excellent competitors, being active in over 100 schools at

present, including in Broward County, and a few dozen in Miami-Dade County.

They did public education awareness, and he agreed with other presenters that

it was not about the revenue. The operated under an identical law in Georgia for

about seven years with 70 customers, and they saw, consistently, 90 percent

reduction in violations, and less than a ten-percent repeat violator rate; the best

metric was the improvement of safety. Mr. Parks mentioned a requirement in

the RFP was for bidders to provide

a solar solution, which his company

believed in very much, as it allowed for a much faster implementation than

relying on FPL and other local power companies to get their systems

operational. Regarding LPRs, they could partner with Rekor, currently used by

the Lauderhill PD, rather than their own to supply this service, as the

Commission already approved the Rekor system, and Lauderhill police

personnel were already familiar with it. He said their company would engage

with the Lauderhill Chamber to find out which local contractors were available,

as well as to promote public education awareness as needed.

Mayor Grant asked if the 100 locations were in Broward County.

Mr. Parks replied the majority were located in Miami-Dade County and Broward

County.

They were selected as the recommended vendor by all Broward

Agencies but one, Hollywood.

Mayor Grant wished to know more about the community engagement.

Mr. Parks concurred with what other bidders, that it was important to own the

message, hence their desire to partner with the Lauderhill Chamber and City

staff on the methods of local education, including flyers for students to take

home, placing banners at schools with professionally produced public services

announcements (PSAs) in multiple languages, specifically Creole, English, and

Spanish.

Mayor Grant observed all bidders did an excellent job of communicating in their

presentations, asking Mr. Parks what made his company unique.

Mr. Parks reiterated RedSpeed was by far the most experienced nationally, and

locally, their commitment to the Lauderhill Chamber, their ability to utilize the

existing LPRs installed around Lauderhill, the provision of solar-powered

devices; thus, experience, technology, local commitment.

Commissioner Campbell asked if Mr. Lieberman had done any business in

Lauderhill.

RedSpeed Florida CEO Robert Lieberman answered no, but he had been to

Lauderhill numerous times.

Commissioner Campbell noticed RedSpeed was not only a Chamber member,

but they were committed to local churches and community organizations.

asked what was the company’s position on helping youths.

Mr. Parks responded, along with their commitment to providing proven safety

equipment in school zones, this was a local project, so they joined the Chamber

to discover what was best for the City, and working with local churches to get

messaging out to the community was one step.

The approach to their

commitment to working with the community needed to be tailored, not be a one

size fits all approach.

Commissioner Campbell said he was not opposed to companies coming from

distance, but he was excited to see local companies that, hopefully,

understood the City’s needs and were willing to work with the City and

organizations the City already worked with. All the presentations given to the

Commission at the present meeting were excellent, but he tended to advocate

for localness. RedSpeed addressed a number of concerns he had.

Commissioner Dunn supported local business commitment and hiring locally,

mentioning a text she received from someone she did not know at 5:53 p.m.

just prior to the present meeting that she shared with Mr. Ottinot and Mr. Hobbs.

She read the text into the record as follows: My name is Janelle Irwin Taylor; I’m

with Florida Politics. I was calling to ask about RedSpeed Florida, which I know

you all have a vote on tonight. We have discovered that the company’s senior

VP Greg Parks has had -- has a serious criminal and traffic violation history,

including a DUI a few years ago, a past felony drug arrest, and three criminal

traffic offenses, one as recent as 2018. I’m just wondering if the Commission is

aware of this information, as you consider them for your school camera RFP.

Commissioner Dunn remarked that when she got the text, she spoke to Mr.

Ottinot and to Mr. Hobbs, and her question to them was if there was anything in

the RFP that required a disclosure of any criminal history; she was told that

there was a piece, so she needed Mr. Parks to respond accordingly.

Mr. Parks replied that he was very disappointed to hear of the mudslinging in the

industry, stating there was nothing to disclose that was relevant to this project.

Anything that happened in his past took place years prior, and it had nothing to

do with the subject RFP, as their company had the highest integrity. He said he

would need more specificity in the inquiry in order to respond.

Mr. Lieberman commented that their company’s leadership had full confidence

in their entire staff, and it was incredibly unfortunate that their competitors were

so afraid of RedSpeed that they would resort such incredible dirty tricks to try to

mess with RedSpeed’s reputation.

He claimed it was all nonsense, as Mr.

Parks was an amazing, longtime employee.

Commissioner Dunn noted when she spoke to Mr. Ottinot about the message,

he communicated to her that its contents had no bearing, but as this was a

service that dealt with children, she thought it was important to read the

message into the record. She knew that one of the questions asked on the

subject RFP spoke about criminal proceedings, asking for clarity on how

RedSpeed in particular responded.

Interim City Manager Hobbs stated for the record that in the RFP, responders

were asked to: List and describe all criminal proceedings or hearings

concerning business-related offenses in which the proposer, its principals,

officers, or predecessor organizations were defendants.

He said RedSpeed

stated: None. The RFP also asked: Has a proposer, its principals, officers, or

predecessor organizations been convicted of a public entity crime, debarred, or

suspended from bidding by any government during the past five years. To this

question RedSpeed answered: No.

Commissioner Dunn questioned if city staff did due diligence in checking the

responses for all the applicants as it related to these questions.

Interim City Manager Hobbs answered no; all bidders responded no, so city staff

did not do any additional due diligence investigation.

Commissioner Dunn commented, for her, despite RedSpeed giving

a good

presentation, being ranked by city staff as the second highest, she preferred to

see city staff do more research, as she could not ignore the abovementioned

text in a situation that involved the protection of the City’s children.

Commissioner Campbell remarked seeing at the very highest level that it was

becoming the norm to utilize social media, and any communication method and

device, to fight those one was opposed to. He, too, received numerous text

messages daily, and the Commission’s decision could not be based solely on

one text message from someone unwilling to appear before the City

Commission to voice their concern, and present physical evidence to this end.

He could not comment as to the accuracy of the information in the text, so he

could not make a decision based a message from someone hiding behind a

text message; he, too, suffered from people casting aspersions on him. It was

sad and disturbing when one was involved in a legally run business and a dirty

trick by someone was utilized to prevent one from engaging in honest business.

He resented and denounced people at the highest level in the U.S. who thought

it was cool to destroy people.

Commissioner Dunn recognized, as a businessowner, not everybody practiced

business the same way, but she suggested tabling the subject item to give city

staff time to do due diligence on the matter of discussion.

To an extent,

Commissioner Campbell had a valid point, in that it was important for the

Commission to know whether or not what was being said could be

substantiated. If found to be true, she was not comfortable putting the future of

the City’s children in the hands of a company that, a) answered falsely to

specific questions asked; and, b) had such a history.

Nick Matthews, legal representative for RedSpeed, said the Becker Firm

represented RedSpeed for at least two years, and the company operated in

nothing but honest, and upfront transparent fashion.

They repeatedly won

public procurement bids, as there was no question as to whether they could

handle the subject program ethically or that any children would be in any sort of

danger.

He said the RFP language asked specifically about public entity

crimes, or business-related offenses, none of which were read into the record

at the present meeting through the curious text message. The City clearly had

a speeding problem, and to slow the progress of putting the subject program in

place because of a text message that supposedly brought certain things into

question. With all due respect, he disagreed with the implied characterization.

Mayor Grant asked members of the Commission if they were ready to select a

company for the subject RFP.

Mayor Grant opened the discussion to the public.

Varion Harris asked what operating system would be used; if there was a need

for software upgrades, would the City be charged additionally for those

upgrades; if there was a charge, how much would that be. He recalled at two or

three Commission meetings ago, an individual presented data on speeding in

the City’s school zones, and he wished to know which company that individual

worked for.

Mr. Hutchinson indicated the data was presented by a representative of Blue

Line Solutions.

Mr. Harris expressed satisfaction with the data presented, adding that as their

software was web based, there were no software updates, and their company

provided everything to their clients, as they were turnkey.

Shawn Lattibeaudere, President of Turn Two Electric, stated he had been in

business for 22 years, indicated he currently worked for Blue Line Solutions,

doing all their camera installs; their system had a great success rate. He was a

part of their bid package as their installer. Commissioner Campbell indicated

he wanted to hire local, and his office had been in the City of Plantation, and he

did a lot of work in Lauderhill.

Lawrence Martin thought all presentations were good, and there was definitely a

need for the subject program in Lauderhill. He cautioned the Commission in

their asking of vendors if they were willing to engage in community support

initiatives.

Madeline Noel thought the presentations from the bidding companies were

interesting, and the area that peaked her attention was if the companies

understood the community demographics, such as language, as well as them

having an office in the community, and hiring local residents. She urged the

City Commission to take those elements into consideration in reaching

decision.

Jason Friedberg, Blue Line Solutions, indicated the ranked firms had yet to see

the tabulated results from the RFP selection committee, asking if city staff could

provide the rankings.

Interim City Attorney Ottinot remarked there was no ranking from the selection

committee; they only tabulated the scores awarded for the criteria in the RFP.

Mr. Henderson restated the scores as follows: Altumint - 247; Blue Line - 256;

Jenoptik Traffic Solutions (TRAFFIPAX) - 224; RedSpeed - 249.

Interim City Attorney Ottinot asked staff to identify the categories in which the

scores were awarded.

Mr. Henderson indicated the categories were: project understanding; project

approach; ability to install and integrate preferred equipment; experience; best

value; and local Lauderhill business.

Interim City Attorney Ottinot pointed out for each category, a maximum amount

of points could be awarded, as explained earlier in the agenda item dialog.

A motion was made by Commissioner R. Campbell, seconded by Vice Mayor S.

Martin, that this Resolution be approved, selecting RedSpeed Florida as the

chosen vendor. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner J. Hodgson, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and

Mayor D. Grant

1 - Commissioner M. Dunn

No:

Abstain:

Commissioner Campbell said one policy he practiced was when companies

wished to locate in Lauderhill, he insisted that the local community benefited

from the City allowing such businesses be located in Lauderhill. He will not stop

asking businesses coming into Lauderhill to hire locally, and engage in other

initiatives to benefit the local community.

25.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-78:

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ACCEPTING A GRANT

WITH ONE -TIME ADVANCE PAYMENT OF $149,000.00 AND

SUBSEQUENT GRANT NOT TO EXCEED $176,667.00 FOR THE

CONTRACT TERM OF SIX MONTHS FROM THE FLORIDA

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO THE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT

AIMED AT PROVIDING POST-OVERDOSE SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS;

AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO

EXECUTE DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

(REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).

Attachments: 25R-03-78 Resolution Accepting Fire Grant for Opiod program

AR 25R-03-78

Lauderhill 3.3.25 Ops Budget Narrative

Lauderhill Final Start Up Budget

Post-Overdose Co-Responder Model for Lauderhill Fire Rescue

DOH Grant Memo - Updated.pdf

Revised DOH Contract.pdf

Fire Chief Robert Torres indicated the subject resolution provided the City an

opportunity to collaborate with the Florida Department of Health, and with the

Centers for Disease Control (CDC), selecting Lauderhill as one of the pioneers

for the subject program.

Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Gonzalez stated this was a co-respondent program

developed by the Florida Department of Health and the CDC to respond to

post-overdose calls in the City. A team was selected and went to visit such

individuals 72 hours after they were released from hospital; along with the CDC,

assigned

city

staff

provided

education,

continued

healthcare,

and

recommended different areas for continued support.

Community Paramedic Sheniqua Johnson explained the subject program would

enhance the City’s Community Paramedic Program for people who used drugs.

Once they were discharged from the hospital and they went to a local facility,

they would be assisted with peer supporters/specialists to help them through

the support process. They would do a post-discharge within 72 hours to meet

with them in their home, connect them to resources, recovery assistance, as

well as other assistance, such as transportation, food, and other insecurities

they had that kept them in that vulnerable state; the City would provide data

information to the CDC.

Commissioner Dunn congratulated staff, as she knew how difficult it was to get

grant funding; she saw the leaps and bounds the Community Paramedic

Program team made, and how they took the initial appropriation and built on it,

building their own capacity.

A motion was made by Commissioner M. Dunn, seconded by Commissioner R.

Campbell, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following

vote:

4 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and

Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

Off Dais:

1 - Commissioner J. Hodgson

26.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-79:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA STRONGLY

OPPOSING

SUPPLEMENTAL

THE

PROPOSED

NUTRITION

FEDERAL

ASSISTANCE

CUTS

PROGRAM

THE

(“SNAP”);

DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF

THIS RESOLUTION TO FLORIDA UNITED STATES SENATORS,

BROWARD COUNTY MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES;

FLORIDA

LEAGUE

CITIES;

BROWARD

LEAGUE OF CITIES AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES AND

GROUPS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED

BY COMMISSIONER MELISSA P. DUNN).

Attachments: 25R-03-79 Reso Opposing Proposed Federal Cuts to SNAP-3-31-25

AR 25R-03-79

Commissioner Dunn said the City currently faced food insecurity challenges.

SNAP was in danger of losing its funding; of the Florida cities with the most

SNAP recipients, Lauderhill was number nine, with 28 percent of the City’s

population being eligible for SNAP. She noted if SNAP was cut, the City would

see increased challenges around food insecurity, particularly affecting seniors

and low-income population, those already finding it difficult to make ends meet.

Cutting SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, and cutting social security presented real

challenges for the City’s residents. She commented, as the City considered the

impacts, it was necessary to figure out ways to meet the residents needs if they

either no longer received or received reduced aid from the federal government,

including figuring out how to ensure they had adequate food. The City needed

to mobilize the aid of local organizations and neighbors to fill the gaps.

Commissioner Dunn stated that on May 1, 2025, there would be a town hall

meeting to explore what this meant, and to devise a strategy to minimize the

impact to residents.

Mayor Grant stated the subject resolution was a good one, and Commissioner

Dunn included the relevant statistics to communicate the need for action; she

said the rest of the Commission and City Administration supported her on the

resolution.

A motion was made by Commissioner M. Dunn, seconded by Vice Mayor S.

Martin, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

27.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-80:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL ACCEPTING A GRANT

FROM THE AMERICAN PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION (APHA) IN THE

AMOUNT OF $30,000 TO IMPLEMENT THE CARDIFF VIOLENCE

PREVENTION MODEL; AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER

TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH APHA; AND PROVIDING FOR

AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER

KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).

Attachments: 25R-03-80 Resolution Accepting Grant from APHA

AR 25R-03-80

American Public Health Association - Contractor Agreement

Memo - APHA Grant

Item 27 - Commissioner Dunn Cardiff Overview (As Referenced Within

Minutes)

Commissioner Campbell sought clarification on the statement in the backup

indicating the Lauderhill Health and Prosperity Partnership (LHPP) initiative

would manage the subject fund.

Interim City Manager Hobbs replied that in the backup letter accompanying the

resolution, there was

request from the current city staff that worked

specifically on the LHPP program; that is, they were city employees paid by the

City, but the funding for their full-time positions came through a grant secured

by the LHPP. He explained that the individual who wrote the grant was one

such individual and, in the staff memo submitted, they requested that the

reporting and the management of the grant be handled as part of the

administration of the LHPP.

Commissioner Campbell wished to know the basis of the request.

Interim City Manager Hobbs assumed the basis was that the individual who

wrote the grant was part of the LHPP administration team.

He thought

Commission Dunn could provide more clarity on the current management

model of the LHPP, as this was something she brought forward as a grant.

Mayor Grant pointed out the resolution was under Mr. Hobbs’s name.

Commissioner Campbell remarked that he was unaware that members of the

Commission could be engaged in managing and/or distributing funds from the

City.

Interim City Attorney Ottinot said the authority to distribute city funds came from

the City Commission; generally, grant administration was under the City

Manager and his staff.

Commissioner Campbell asked about the justification for

a member of the

Commission managing the distribution of funds from the City, asking if city staff

was not capable of doing so.

Interim City Manager Hobbs affirmed city staff was capable of administering

grant funding. He believed there was a grant or a model that was approved

previously in relation to the LHPP, and he assumed this was the basis of the

LHPP grant staff’s request.

The previous City Commission approved by

resolution the LHPP program, and the question that arose was how it would be

funded, as a request for city funds was denied by the previous Commission.

Two city employees were tasked with managing the grant dollars that funded

the LHPP.

Commissioner Campbell pointed out that individual city employees did not

decide how city funds should be distributed, so he was unsure what the present

situation was.

Interim City Manager Hobbs restated that the positions of the two city

employees tasked with administering the LHPP and its funding were funded by

a grant awarded to the LHPP program. He was not recommending or agreeing

with the request of the LHPP staff to administer the grant funding; specifically,

there was a request by the individual who wrote the grant that was a part of the

LHPP, and in that letter to the City Manager, they requested to manage those

funds.

Commissioner Campbell, again, asked on what basis were they making the

request, rather than Finance managing the disbursement of the LHPP grant

funds.

Interim City Manager Hobbs affirmed Finance staff were capable of managing

the disbursement of grant funds; no decision had been made as to who was

charged with doing the reporting on the use of the grant funds; they would be

done by city staff. To Commissioner Campbell’s question as to why LHPP staff

requested that the administration of the LHPP grant funds be handled by the

LHPP staff was likely based on the fact that the grant funding impacted the

programs administered under the LHPP.

Again, he was not stating this was

what had to happen going forward as to the management of those funds, as the

City had more than capable staff who were not a part of LHPP to do the same

work.

However, previously, the programs and services associated with LHPP

were managed by the two abovementioned city employees.

Mayor Grant wished to know when, in the past, the City received grant funding in

general, which city department managed those dollars.

Interim City Manager Hobbs replied the Finance Department handled the

financial reporting aspect of grants.

Mayor Grant assumed the two subject individuals were now a part of Finance

staff.

Interim City Manager Hobbs answered yes, they were now as of a about a

month ago; they were previously a part of City Administration; their positions

were still funded by the

LHPP Grant, and their tasks of administering the

programs and services under the LHPP remained the same.

Mayor Grant sought clarification that if the Commission were to approve their

continuing to administer the LHPP grant funding, Mr. Hobbs was saying that as

they were now Finance staff members, it was good for them to continue as

before.

Interim City Manager Hobbs answered no; clarifying that he was saying that

outside of administering the LHPP activities, and before they were transferred to

Finance, grants were under City Administration, so grant funding was managed

by City Administration, including that for LHPP programming and services.

When grant administration moved back under the Finance Department, there

was some restructuring, with assigned Finance staff, not specific to LHPP,

tasked with the management of all city grants, including the reporting aspect.

Mayor Grant wished to know what Mr. Hobbs considered the ideal model for the

City to receive and manage grants.

Interim City Manager Hobbs supported the model currently in place; that is, both

being under the Finance Department, including the management of the grant

writers, and with grants written by other departments working with Finance staff

overseen by Interim Deputy Finance Director Karen Pottinger.

This would

ensure compliance and proper reporting for the grants; from an efficiency

standpoint, the application, receipt, and management of all grant funding should

fall under the Finance Department. His position was that the LHPP grant funds

should be managed in the same manner as all other city grant funding.

Commissioner Campbell clarified that his concern with the subject resolution

stemmed from his inquiry to Finance staff about $3.8 million dealt with

somewhat the same, and he still awaited information on what transpired with

those funds. It appeared to him the City lacked an adequate method of tracking

grant funds, yet the Commission was being asked to vote to continue the same

errors made previously; that is, the City’s auctioning out its responsibility to

manage grant funds out to any entity, which were public funds. He said there

was no real justification for the City taking this route, which he saw as reckless,

and festers a situation where people could manipulate the system, and it was

not a good look for the City. Technical reasons as to why there was a need to

seek outside management of some grant funds rather than having City staff

manage them as they did other grant dollars had yet to be presented to him, or

the rest of the Commission. In the subject instance, it appeared a decision was

made to have two select city employees manage the LHPP grant dollars.

Interim City Manager Hobbs commented that every penny of the $3.8 million had

been identified, even though Finance was not intimately involved in the

management of grants when it was moved from Finance to City Administration.

He had no firsthand knowledge of how the grant funds were managed when

their administration was outside the Finance Department other than the areas in

which Finance staff was involved, specifically: procurement, the issuance of

contracts, and cutting of checks. With regard to the subject matter, the memo

submitted did not dictate how to move forward, and his reply to the memo was

that Ms. Pottinger and her staff would manage the LHPP grant funds, as she too

worked for the City, and LHPP was a program that the City operated, not a

separate entity.

He said there were programs that were LHPP related that

emerged as a result of research and items that were done from the initial $3.8

million, and at least two additional grants were received that provided funding for

various items and programs. Again, the LHPP was not an outside entity; it was

a program that individuals who worked for the City who, until a month or two

ago, worked under City Administration to manage the operational side of those

programs who were now transferred to working under the Finance Department.

He noted, with regard to the management of LHPP grant dollars, the answer to

the Commission’s questions was that the program would be managed by the

appropriate staff set forth by the Finance Director and his staff as to how grants

were managed by the City. The two aforementioned individuals did have the

most intimate knowledge of how the LHPP program worked, because they

worked on the LHPP for the last several years with regard to carrying out the

work of the LHPP program, which included the dollars allocated to vendors that

performed various tasks outside of the City.

Commissioner Campbell asked if the Finance Department was equipped to

disburse and manage funds.

Interim City Manager Hobbs answered absolutely.

Commissioner Campbell wished to know why the Commission should approve

going in the direction advocated by the proposed resolution.

Interim City Manager Hobbs clarified the Commission was being asked to vote

on the agreement attached to the resolution that stated that the funds would be

received and managed by the City of Lauderhill. The memo was written by

Shardy Sobers, the program manager for LHPP; she was a city employee, but

her position was funded with the LHPP grant dollars. The Commission’s vote

was for the City to receive the $30,000.00 in grant funding, and that the City

would adhere to what the grant requirements were; he believed some members

of the Commission were asking if they approved the subject resolution, would

Ms. Sobers be managing the LHPP program, specifically all the reporting and

compliance responsibilities of the subject grant, to which the answer at present

was no. Ms. Pottinger would make a decision as to who on her staff would

undertake those tasks. Mr. Hobbs said the agreement in the resolution made

no reference to LHPP; the agreement represented only the City of Lauderhill,

and what the reporting requirements were.

Interim City Attorney Ottinot remarked if Commissioner Campbell wished to

make it clear that the subject grant would be managed by Finance Department

staff, this could be stated as an amendment in the language of the resolution.

Commissioner Dunn wished to be clear and transparent about what she was

talking about, noting everyone agreed that the City had an issue with violence,

and for the last three and a half years the LHPP team, under her leadership,

were in conversation with the CDC and the Florida Department of Health to find

evidence-based solutions to help reduce violence in the City of Lauderhill. The

Cardiff Model was an evidence-based practice which analyzed data taken from

the ER, EMS, and the police to identify areas where incidents of violence

occurred, and that analysis was used create solutions to reduce violence. She

said the LHPP was

250-partner organization that included residents,

churches, and other nonprofits working together with no political agenda, just

working together to make the City better, to make it safe and prosperous; that

was the LHPP’s mission from day one. Commissioner Dunn explained that the

LHPP was based on the City conducting

a community needs assessment,

holding focus groups, doing surveys, and engaging residents to gather data.

Once that data was collected, residents were engaged again to show the

findings, asking them what they wished the City to focus on, and the members

of the Lauderhill community decided they wanted to work on the issues of

violence, mental health, and how connected they were with the City’s neighbors.

Based on the plan that residents came up with, she made a request to the City

Commission to fund related programs to address these needs, and she was

told no on two separate occasions, and that she should find the funding

elsewhere. She then went knocking on doors, applied for grants, and appealed

to private donors, telling them about the problems facing Lauderhill, including

the fact that Lauderhill had more residents with diabetes than any other Broward

city, and an area in the City where the cancer rate was 72 percent higher than in

the rest of the County.

They responded to her appeals, expressing their

willingness to invest in the City of Lauderhill, and they did. Commissioner Dunn

stated that the City used that investment to build the capacity to solve the

problems that the City lacked the financial resources to solve, so she was

unsure what the problem was, as the funding under the subject resolution that

the Commission was being asked to vote on was a grant written by the LHPP

team. Securing the funding would help the City get the data it needed to help

make the City safer; again, it was not about politics, it was about saving lives.

She explained that when the data was gathered, it was forwarded to the Florida

Department of Health, and the latter would map the data to paint a picture for

the City Commission as Lauderhill’s policymakers, helping to facilitate the

Commission’s ability to establish better policies that would enable churches and

other nonprofit organizations to work with the City as a team to help make

Lauderhill safe. Commissioner Dunn indicated the subject grant would give the

City the opportunity to create a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between

key players, such as hospitals, emergency services, etc., as well as provide

training for the City’s partners, and purchase technology for data analysis. She

urged her colleagues to put political things aside, and vote to approve the

subject item, stating the department that was intimately involved with the LHPP

program, and working on it for three years was the LHPP team who wrote the

grants, attended meetings, etc.

Mayor Grant believed all members of the Commission truly cared about the City

of Lauderhill, some who were longtime residents, and who worked behind the

scenes for many years prior to serving on the Commission.

There were

several city programs that were not under LHPP that were very effective and

beneficial to the City, some of which worked toward a safer Lauderhill, such as

Unity in the Community that was established in 2019 prior to Commissioner

Dunn serving on the Commission.

She thought the subject grant was very

good, but her concern was that city staff wrote the grant, so there was some

confusion as to the management of the grant. The rest of the Commission, like

herself, were now understanding that the LHPP was not a separate 501(c)(3)

entity, but it was an initiative under a City department that was managed by a

member of the Commission, and the latter was where the concern and

questions arose. She thought Commissioner Dunn did good work for the City,

along with others. Mayor Grant noted that had she had a better understanding

of the LHPP program and its administration prior to the present meeting, her

conversation on the subject resolution would have been different.

She

understood that the persons managing the LHPP grant were city employees

who were now moved from City Administration to the Finance Department, so

the LHPP grant would continue to be managed by city employees.

She

recommended that the City accept the grant, but she wanted to see it clearly

stated that it was the Finance Department that would oversee the management

of the grant funds.

Commissioner Dunn reminded Mayor Grant that when the resolution to

establish the LHPP was approved, and in a recent presentation she gave the

current City Commission, the language was that the LHPP was a movement to

establish the social determinants of health, for the purpose of which there would

be five sub-councils.

In the original piece, each member of the then

Commission was assigned to each sub-council, and she recalled Mayor Grant

agreed to be a liaison for the education sub-council, Vice Mayor Martin agreed to

be the liaison for the economic mobility sub-council.

She later invited each

member of the current Commission to preside over one of the five

sub-councils, with the understanding that the work was driven by the council

that was resident led. For the record, she never excluded any member of the

City Commission, past or present from being fully engaged in the LHPP

initiative’s process.

Mayor Grant recalled when Commissioner Dunn brought the idea of the LHPP

to the then City Commission, which included the idea of collecting data to

establish programs off the results, she did not understand the concept of the

initiative, and she believed she asked for clarification. She was always eager to

help the City, as it was her job and responsibility, and her life’s desire, hence

her serving on the Commission; she did say yes initially, but when she found

out what it was she quickly said no; she had never attended one meeting, sat in

on one phone call to participate in discussions related to LHPP, as she

recognized it was a program.

individual programs and initiatives that they worked on, as they all had their own

platform, methods, and ways to move the City forward. Her decision not to

All members of the Commission had their

participate in liaising on any LHPP sub-council was not any shade to

Commissioner Dunn or the LHPP program, but she had to stick to purpose, and

the assignment she was given for the residents of the City of Lauderhill. Like

her, the resumes of her colleagues on the Commission showed that they, too,

were doing very good work in the City, as evidenced by their election to serve on

the Commission. She would lend her support to her colleagues’ initiatives, she

just needed to have full understanding of what she was being asked to do, so

she could do it in good faith; she had her review with staff on the subject agenda

item, and some aspects of the present dialog were not discussed with her, so

she came to the present meeting a little clouded on the matter. However, now

that she had clarification, she could support approving the grant, but the

resolution’s language had to state clearly that the management of the grant

would be under the Finance Department as she knew it institutionally and

historically.

Commissioner Dunn sought clarification as to why the rest of the Commission

appeared not to want the LHPP program staff who previously managed the

grant funding to do so, considering they wrote the grant and managed the

program’s activities.

Mayor Grant responded that she understood from her discussion with Mr.

Hobbs that the LHPP grant was still a city grant, and the funds, like with other

city grants, should be managed by Finance staff. As Commissioner Dunn was

seen as the City’s leader of LHPP, if she had questions and concerns about the

program, she might violate the Florida Sunshine Law in her effort to seek

clarification on LHPP grant matters from Commissioner Dunn if she did so

outside a noticed, public meeting forum.

Commissioner Dunn said she was asking specifically about the Commission’s

seeming wish to change which city staff managed LHPP grant funding.

Mayor Grant preferred the LHPP grant funds to be managed by Finance staff,

who she could call at any time for clarification on any related matter.

Commissioner Dunn clarified at no time would any member of the Commission

call her on a grant question; as was always done, their call would be to the City

Manager, or email city staff directly for an answer or discussion, as neither

risked any violation of the Sunshine Law. Thus, continuing to have the LHPP

program managed by the same staff as before should pose no issue, as

communications always went through the City Manager, as they were his staff.

Commissioner Campbell remarked that in order to avoid the appearance of

conflict it was important, as elected officials, for commissioners not to get

involved in certain matters.

Grant dollars secured for the City via efforts of

Commission members applying through the City were city dollars, not

commission dollars, and he said it was great to hear that the subject grant

funding would benefit Lauderhill.

However, he could not understand why the

disbursement of the LHPP funds should not be done by Finance Department

staff, as opposed to it being by staff in another city department over which

Finance would have no control. He would not vote to approve the subject item

unless the language was amended as Mayor Grant requested.

Interim City Attorney Ottinot believed Mr. Hobbs already stated that the

management of all grants now fell under the Finance Department, and that

included the LHPP grant.

However, if the Commission desired a language

amendment to the subject resolution, this could be done to indicate clearly that

the Finance Department would manage all LHPP grant funding.

Mayor Grant opened the discussion to the public.

Varion Harris stated he was appalled by the way in which the present

conversation on the dais was being conducted, as the funds being discussed

was money that Commissioner Dunn and the designated LHPP staff applied

for, and Commissioner Dunn clearly detailed what the funding was to be used

for. The use of any funds that came into the City had to go through established

channels for spending that had in place checks and balances to ensure proper

usage, so he found Commissioner Campbell’s comments as to suspecting

misappropriation or misallocation of funds odd, as this was the job of the City’s

Finance Department.

When misappropriations were found, this was usually

reported to the Mayor and the Commission, and the City Manager. He found the

language amendment to the resolution as to the management of the subject

grant funds was, to him, a personal attack on Commissioner Dunn to say that

she was owed the money, which she had never claimed. The funds were to

carry out the services of the LHPP program, and she should not be targeted in

this manner, considering that when she initially brought the LHPP program to

the Commission, requesting city funding, she was told no, so she went on to

find dollars for the LHPP that did not cost Lauderhill’s taxpayers anything. Mr.

Harris said his time was valuable, and the Commission spent 30 to 40 minutes

of his time engaged in this debate; he doubted if a similar conversation would be

had if the LHPP was being overseen by any other member of the Commission.

Lawanna Jackson, Lauderhill resident, remarked on sitting in the audience for

the past 40 minutes listening as Mr. Hobbs tried to explain to Commissioner

Campbell about grant dollars brought into the City by the work of Commissioner

Dunn and city staff. In her understanding of what was said, the two people it

appeared Commissioner Campbell took issue with were city employees that

were now transferred to Finance Department staff, and when the grant funding

was paid to the City, it would be Ms. Pottinger’s decision as to how those grant

funds would be allocated, not Commissioner Dunn or the two city staff

members currently managing the LHPP program activities.

She said that to

Commissioner Campbell’s question as to why those staff members should

manage the LHPP grant funding, the answer was that they applied for the grant

for the LHPP program, they explained what the money was to be used for, and

the Commission appeared to still doubt that the funds would be allocated

appropriately.

Ms. Jackson recommended the Commission pass the subject

resolution, and allow the funds to be used to help the citizens of Lauderhill.

Madeline Noel, Lauderhill resident, felt saddened by the amount of time the

Commission was taking to discuss and vote on the subject resolution, money

that the City was not willing to allocate to things that were relevant and

important, such as crime reduction, education, public safety, etc. She was first

saddened when the City said no to initially funding the LHPP, of which she was

a part, constantly hearing about the City budgeting dollars for music events,

award events, when the LHPP sought to promote healthcare and safety for

Lauderhill residents. As she said before, her house had been shot up, and she

loved Lauderhill, having lived in the City for over 19 years, and now grant funds

were applied for and approved to come to the City for its LHPP initiatives. She

wondered if the lengthy discussion was only because the success of getting

those dollars was based on the efforts of Commissioner Dunn and LHPP staff,

as she doubted it would be taking place had it been any other member of the

Commission’s initiative. She appreciated Mr. Hobbs taking time to explain how

the funds would be used, mentioning two of the marches LHPP conducted in

the community speaking out against crime, and the need to treat each other

with respect and dignity.

leading the charge of the LHPP initiative, etc., the LHPP was a city program led

by residents, and every stakeholder who participated in the LHPP. Lauderhill

While she was grateful for Commissioner Dunn’s

citizens were grateful for every program that worked to benefit them and their

city. The subject $30,000.00 was for LHPP activities only, not any other City

program, so she urged the Commission members to show appreciation for the

people working on behalf of the LHPP initiative for the City of Lauderhill.

Lawrence Martin, Lauderhill resident, found it odd that earlier in the meeting

representatives from the City’s Fire Department (FD) spoke to Commission

about a grant they applied for and received to benefit them, funds that they

would be responsible for allocating, and reporting how those dollars were spent.

This was similar to grant funding received by the police department, public

works, parks, etc., monies that were used to improve facilities and services for

the Lauderhill public. He said the fact that members of the Commission were

singling out the subject grant, even after Mr. Hobbs explained that the LHPP

grant dollars and activities were managed two by designated city staff members

for the last three years. Even with the moving of all grant management under

the Finance Department, one wonders why anyone in Finance would designate

the management of the LHPP program to anyone other than the two city staff

members most experienced in managing the program’s activities.

To not do

this, to him, made it sound as though a personal attack was being launched

against Commissioner Dunn. He urged the Commission and Mr. Hobbs to let

the best people do the job, giving the City the best bang for the buck, and this

could be achieved without any amendment to the resolution’s language.

Mayor Grant commented that she stood firmly with Commissioner Campbell.

She received no further input from the public.

Vice Mayor Martin mentioned speaking with Mr. Hobbs earlier in the year about

tracking the City’s finances better, and one of the matters that came up was a

$3.8 million grant the City received, and when he asked what those funds were

spent on, he was later given a list that showed $2 million went to supplies. He

asked Mr. Hobbs what constituted supplies, to which Mr. Hobbs replied that the

procedure for managing those grant dollars differed from the manner in which

grant dollars were usually managed. It was for that reason Mr. Hobbs decided

an immediate change was needed as to the management of all the City’s grant

funding, brining all related grant matters under the Finance Department.

believed his fellow Commissioners were simply asking that all grant matters,

including grant dollars coming to the City of Lauderhill, fall under the purview of

the Finance Department, which was the correct way to manage anything

related to City money regardless of its source. The subject discussion was not

an attack against Commissioner Dunn.

Commissioner Dunn wished to clarify that her vote to approve was for the City

to accept the subject grant, but she was opposed to amending the resolution’s

language as stated above.

A motion was made by Mayor D. Grant, seconded by Commissioner R. Campbell,

that this Resolution be approved as amended. The motion carried by the

following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

Commissioner Dunn wished the matter of the spending of the $3.8 million to be

put on a Commission workshop agenda for further discussion for clarification;

she wished staff to include in the backup for that workshop documents

indicating the votes for all those contracts, amendments, etc., so Commission

members’ memories were refreshed.

She heard both Vice Mayor Martin and

Commissioner Campbell allude to misappropriation of funds, to which she

heard her name being linked, so she desired clarification for both the public and

her benefit. For the record, the $3.8 million HHS grant awarded to the City was

secured by her for the City of Lauderhill; however, she was completely excluded

from the administration of that grant in any way, so she had zero say in how

those funds were disbursed. She said records would also show that when it

came to voting on the two vendors who received contracts for those funds, she

abstained from voting. Commissioner Dunn resented anyone of her colleagues

implying or insinuating that she had anything to do with any misappropriation of

funds, so any failure found in their proper disbursement had absolutely nothing

to do with her.

Commissioner Campbell claimed not to have mentioned anyone’s name, and

no one claimed there was a misappropriation of any funds, he said only that

some members of the Commission tried to get information; he did not disclose

at any time the status of the information, only that it was difficult to get the

information.

29.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-56:

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA IMPLORING

THE FLORIDA STATE LEGISLATURE IN ITS 2025 LEGISLATIVE

SESSION TO DECREASE PROPERTY INSURANCE PREMIUMS FOR

HOMEOWNERS AND CONDOMINIUM OWNERS AND TO PROVIDE

GRANT

PROGRAMS

FOR

AT-RISK

CONDOMINIUM

OWNERS

NEEDING TO COMPLY WITH THE FLORIDA CONDOMINIUM LAW AS

PROPOSED BY SENATE BILL 554, HOUSE BILL 451, AND SENATE

BILL 592; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL; AND PROVIDING FOR AN

EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR DENISE D. GRANT).

Attachments:

25R-03-56 Resolution Supporting Senate and House Bills for lower

insurance premiums

AR 25R-03-56

Mayor Grant explained the purpose of the subject item was for the City to

request that State policymakers take action on property insurance issues that

affected homeowners and residents who lived in condominiums. The resolution

implored the State policymakers to reduce the cost of property insurance

premiums to relive a significant burden on residential property owners, as it

made it difficult for them to maintain their properties, and their financial stability.

She noted, in addition to reducing insurance costs, the resolution called for the

establishment of grant programs aimed at helping condominium owners, many

of whom were considered to be at risk, suggesting that such owners faced

challenges in meeting State requirements under the Florida Condominium Law

that could include: maintenance, safety, and funding for necessary repairs.

Mayor Grant indicated the proposed resolution referenced Senate Bill 554,

House Bill 451, and Senate Bill 592, indicating these bills might contain previous

provisions related to property insurance, reform, or support for condominium

owners.

Time was of the essence, so she appealed to her colleagues to

support her on the subject resolution.

A motion was made by Commissioner R. Campbell, seconded by Vice Mayor S.

Martin, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

30.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-65:

COMMISSION OF THE CITY

_____________________ AND ________________________

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

LAUDERHILL

APPOINTING

BY THE

CITY COMMISSION AS A WHOLE TO SERVE AS REGULAR MEMBERS

OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD TO FULFILL THE

REMAINDER OF AN EXPIRED TERM THAT LASTS THREE (3) YEARS

EXPIRING NOVEMBER 2027; APPOINTING RICHARD GAYLE BY

COMMISSIONER

RICHARD

CAMPBELL

SERVE

ALTERNATE FOR THE REMAINDER OF A ONE (1) YEAR TERM THAT

EXPIRES NOVEMBER 2025; APPOINTING JOHN BECKFORD BY

MAYOR DENISE GRANT TO SERVE AS AN ALTERNATE FOR THE

REMAINDER OF A ONE (1) YEAR TERM THAT EXPIRES NOVEMBER

2025, IF NOT CHOSEN AS

REGULAR BOARD MEMBER; AND

PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Attachments:

25R-03-65 Resolution appointing code enforcement board members

3.31.25

AR 25R-03-65

Agenda Request Memo (Code Enforcement Board Appointments)

Code Enforcement Board List

Beckford, John - Code Enforcement Board Application

Blackburn, Charles - Code Enforcement Board Application

Gayle, Richard - Code Enforcement Board Application

Rich, Dorothy - Code Enforcement Board Application

Mayor Grant mentioned selecting John Beckford to serve as an alternate not

knowing that there was a vacancy for a regular member, so she wished Mr.

Beckford to be selected to serve as a regular board member, as he had been

serving on the Code Enforcement Board for many years with honor and

distinction.

Commissioner Campbell selected Richard Gayle to serve as a regular board

member, as he, too, served as an alternate on the Code Enforcement Board for

some 21 years. With such a wealth of experience, and the importance of the

subject board, the Commission needed to maintain this high quality of service.

Mayor Grant made a motion to Extend the City Commission meeting past 11:00

p.m., seconded by Commissioner Hodgson. The vote was as follows:

Commissioner Campbell

Commissioner Dunn

Commissioner Hodgson

Vice Mayor Martin

Mayor Grant

Yes

Commissioner Dunn asked about the other regular board members currently

serving, and how the appointment of Mr. Beckford and Mr. Gayle would affect

them.

Deputy City Clerk Nadia Chin indicated past board chair, Dorothy Rich’s term

expired November 29, 2024.

Mayor Grant indicated the open seats for the two alternates could be filled by the

other two candidates named in the resolution, Charles Blackburn and Dorothy

Rich.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner J.

Hodgson, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

31.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-67:

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL DESIGNATING

DIRECTOR, AN ALTERNATE AND SECOND ALTERNATE AS

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

MUNICIPAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES

BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR 2025-2026; AND PROVIDING

FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY

MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).

Attachments:

25R-03-67 Resolution designating director alternative and second

alternative to Broward League

AR 25R-03-67

Agenda Request Memo (Broward League of Cities Board of Directors

Appointments)

25-26 Board Request Appointment

Mayor Grant mentioned not serving on many boards, as she was focusing on

her role of mayor, but the subject board was an important one, so she wished to

serve as the City’s representative, asking for the appointment of Commissioner

Campbell as the first alternate, and Commissioner Hodgson to be the second

alternate.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner R.

Campbell, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

32.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-70:

COMMISSION OF THE CITY

______________________________ AS

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING

REGULAR MEMBER OF

THE LAUDERHILL COMMUNITY AND BUDGET ADVISORY BOARD

FOR SEAT 8, WHICH SERVES AT LARGE, FOR THE REMAINDER OF

A TWO (2) YEAR TERM EXPIRING JULY 2026; AND PROVIDING FOR

AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Attachments: 25R-03-70 Resolution Appointing Board Member CBAB

AR 25R-03-70

Agenda Request Memo (Community and Budget Advisory Board

(CBAB) Appointments)

DePass, Claudette - CBAB Application

Community and Budget Advisory Board List

A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner J.

Hodgson, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

33.

RESOLUTION NO. 25R-03-71:

COMMISSION OF THE CITY

_________________________________ BY THE COMMISSION AS

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

OF LAUDERHILL APPOINTING

WHOLE TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE

PENSION BOARD FOR THE VACANT UNEXPIRED TWO (2) YEAR

TERM TO EXPIRE FEBRUARY 2027; AND PROVIDING FOR AN

EFFECTIVE DATE.

Attachments: 25R-03-71 Resolution Appointing Board Member GEPB

AR 25R-03-71

Agenda Request Memo (General Employee Pension Board

Appointments)

General Employee Pension Board List

Interim City Manager Hobbs stated remarked that Paul Shelton’s term was

expiring, and he did not apply for reappointment; Alica Alexander applied.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner J.

Hodgson, that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following

vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING (AS ADVERTISED IN THE

SUN-SENTINEL)

35.

ORDINANCE NO. 25O-03-110: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AMENDING

ARTICLE IV OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, ENTITLED

“DEVELOPMENT

ADDING NEW

DEVELOPMENT ORDERS

REVIEW

SECTION

REQUIREMENTS”

SPECIFICALLY

1.3.11 ENTITLED

APPROVALS”;

“TRANSFER

PROVIDING

FOR

APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND

CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE

(REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).

Attachments: 25O-03-110 Ordinance Transfering Development Approvals-3-31-25

AR 25O-03-110

Development Services Director Daniel Keester-O’Mills stated the proposed

amendment to the City’s Land Development Regulation (LDR) would allow for

applicants receiving approval for a development order, variance, exception, or

site plan to transfer that approval to a new owner without the latter reapplying;

the existing process was that the approval was only granted to the applying

businessowner or property owner, so a change in ownership required the new

owner to reapply.

Commissioner Dunn wished to know the safeguards in place, if the proposed

amendment were approved, to prevent undesirable uses, such as strip clubs.

Interim City Attorney Ottinot remarked the assumption was that the new

business use was the same as the previous business use.

Mr. Keester-O’Mills explained that if a new owner purchased a business with the

intent of continuing to operate the same use that the Commission previously

approved, the proposed amendment only allowed for the transfer of ownership

from one owner to the next; the new owner was subject to all the conditions

approved by the Commission.

He reminded the Commission that the LDR

listed certain uses that were not transferrable, such as a tobacco store, pawn

shop, bar, etc. Any changes outside of what the Commission approved, such

as hours of operation, type of use, expansions, etc. would trigger refiling an

application for reconsideration of approval by the Commission.

Commissioner Dunn preferred to table the item to a workshop to allow for

further discussion.

Interim City Attorney Ottinot added that city staff and he worked together to

ensure that the City’s administrative policy was consistent with State law, and

what the subject item proposed was consistent to ensure the sale of property

and/or business was a fundamental right. There was no legal requirement that

certain business uses needed Commission approval.

He said if City staff

determined that a businessowner was a bad actor, such as one failing to

comply with the terms of a special exception they were granted or any city

code, the Commission could revoke their special exception, their business

license, their certificate of occupancy, etc.

The City’s LDR put sufficient

processes in place to deal with bad actors doing business in the Lauderhill.

Commissioner Dunn made

motion to Table Ordinance #25O 03 110;

seconded by Commissioner Hodgson. The vote was as follows:

Commissioner Campbell

Commissioner Dunn

Commissioner Hodgson

Vice Mayor Martin

Mayor Grant

Yes

Mayor Grant opened the discussion to the public.

Lawrence Martin, Lauderhill resident questioned that if the City changed its

position on a particular use, and an entity currently engaged in that business

sold their business to a new business wishing to continue the same use, would

the latter be grandfathered in with via proposed amendment.

Mr. Keester-O’Mills indicated LDR code provision under Article Four, section

4.10 stated there were certain uses that could not be conveyed from owner to

another, and this would still be applicable to address certain uses. Thus, if the

City were to change direction on a particular business use, the use could either

be added to the list of nontransferable business uses, or institute an

amortization for that use to eventually eliminate allowing the use in Lauderhill.

A motion was made by Mayor D. Grant, seconded by Commissioner Campbell,

that this Ordinance be approved on first reading to the City Commission Meeting,

due back on 4/14/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

4 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner J. Hodgson, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and

Mayor D. Grant

1 - Commissioner M. Dunn

No:

Abstain:

XI ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING (AS ADVERTISED IN

THE SUN-SENTINEL)

36.

ORDINANCE NO. 25O-02-106: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING

AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT

OF $1,143,327 AND

CAPITAL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE

AMOUNT OF $243,024 AND A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN

THE AMOUNT OF $4,760,919 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 REFLECTING

APPROPRIATE

ADJUSTMENTS

VARIOUS

REVENUE

AND

EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS AS SPECIFICALLY INDICATED IN THE

BREAKDOWN IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $6,147,269; PROVIDING

VARIOUS BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN

EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY INTERIM CITY MANAGER,

KENNIE HOBBS, JR).

Attachments: 25O-02-106 budget adjustment for 2.24.25 mtg

AR 25O-02-106

Supplemental 0130

BA Supplemental Sean

Interim City Manager Hobbs said there were no changes since first reading.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner

Campbell, that this Ordinance be approved on second reading. The motion

carried by the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

37.

ORDINANCE NO. 25O-02-108:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COMMISSION 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; AMENDING

SECTION 2-73, DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PLAN; PROVIDING

FOR

CONFLICTS,

CODIFICATION

AND

SEVERABILITY;

AND

PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Attachments: 25O-02-108 - Teamsters Local 769 deferred Retirement Option Plan

AR 25O-02-108

Memorandum - Teamsters Local 769 Deferred Retirement Option Plan

Lauderhill GE AIS 10-1-23 - Tier 1 NR and DROP for Tier 2 and 3 -

4932-0211-6398.1

A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner J.

Hodgson, that this Ordinance be approved on second reading. The motion

carried by the following vote:

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,

Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant

Abstain:

XII UNFINISHED BUSINESS

XIII OLD BUSINESS

XIV NEW BUSINESS

COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC OFFICIALS SHALL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY

BEFORE ADJOURNMENT

Interim City Manager Hobbs read a communication from the Congresswoman

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, nothing the federal government had been making

cuts, reducing previously approved appropriations. The communication, dated

March 25, 2025, was a notice from Congresswoman’s office informing the City