City of Lauderhill  
City Commission Chambers at City Hall  
5581 W. Oakland Park Blvd.  
Lauderhill, FL, 33313  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Monday, September 29, 2025  
6:00 PM  
City Commission Chambers  
City Commission Meeting  
LAUDERHILL CITY COMMISSION  
Mayor Denise D. Grant  
Vice Mayor Sarai "Ray" Martin  
Commissioner Richard Campbell  
Commissioner Melissa P. Dunn  
Commissioner John T. Hodgson  
Kennie Hobbs, City Manager  
Andrea M. Anderson, City Clerk  
Hans Ottinot, City Attorney  
I CALL TO ORDER  
Mayor Grant called to order the Regular City Commission Meeting at 6:01 PM.  
II ROLL CALL  
5 -  
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., City Manager  
Hans Ottinot, 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 R.  
Campbell, to ACCEPT the Revised Version of the City Commission Meeting  
Agenda for September 29, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote:  
4 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner J. Hodgson, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and  
Mayor D. Grant  
0
Abstain:  
Off Dais:  
1 - Commissioner M. Dunn  
III PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG FOLLOWED BY GOOD AND WELFARE  
A. A MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF FORMER CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH.  
IV PUBLIC HEARING OF BUDGET ITEMS - SECOND READING (AS ADVERTISED IN  
SUN-SENTINEL)  
1.  
ORDINANCE NO. 25O-09-128: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, ADOPTING,  
APPROVING,  
METHOD  
ASSESSMENTS  
CERTIFYING  
FOR COLLECTING  
LEVIED WITHIN  
AND  
RE-IMPOSING  
NON-AD VALOREM  
THE HABITAT  
THE  
UNIFORM  
SPECIAL  
SAFE  
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATED AREA AS  
REFLECTED ON THE ANNUAL TAX BILL FOR COSTS AND  
EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT;  
DECLARING A SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR  
THE FISCAL YEAR 2026; PROVIDING FOR RE-IMPOSITION OF  
ANNUAL BILLING ON THE TAX BILL FOR THE ACTUAL COSTS AND  
EXPENSES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATED AREA;  
STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY TO COVER THE ACTUAL COSTS  
ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ALLOWING FOR  
INCREASES EQUIVALENT TO THE ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED NOT  
TO EXCEED NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS OF  
$125.00 AND 1 MILL FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PARCEL OF LAND PER  
YEAR; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND  
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
Attachments:  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner R.  
Campbell, 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  
0
Abstain:  
Off Dais:  
1 - Commissioner M. Dunn  
2.  
ORDINANCE NO. 25O-09-129: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, ADOPTING,  
APPROVING,  
METHOD  
CERTIFYING  
FOR COLLECTING  
AND  
RE-IMPOSING  
NON-AD VALOREM  
THE  
UNIFORM  
SPECIAL  
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE MANORS OF INVERRARY SAFE  
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATED AREA AS  
REFLECTED ON THE ANNUAL TAX BILL FOR COSTS AND  
EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT;  
DECLARING A SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR  
THE FISCAL YEAR 2026; PROVIDING FOR RE-IMPOSITION OF  
ANNUAL BILLING ON THE TAX BILL FOR THE ACTUAL COSTS AND  
EXPENSES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATED AREA;  
STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY TO COVER THE ACTUAL COSTS  
ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ADOPTING A TAX  
LEVY OF ZERO (0.0) MILLS AND A NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL  
ASSESSMENT OF FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($400.00) FOR THE  
CONDO I ASSOCIATION CATEGORY PARCELS; ADOPTING A TAX  
LEVY OF ZERO (0.0) MILLS AND A NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL  
ASSESSMENT OF FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($400.00) FOR THE  
CONDO XI ASSOCIATION CATEGORY PARCELS; AND ADOPTING A  
TAX LEVY OF ZERO (0.0) MILLS AND A NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL  
ASSESSMENT OF ZERO DOLLARS ($00.00) FOR THE MASTER  
ASSOCIATION CATEGORY PARCELS AND ADOPTING A TAX LEVY  
OF ZERO (0.0) MILLS AND  
A
NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL  
ASSESSMENT OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) FOR THE  
CONDO XII ASSOCIATION CATEGORY PARCELS; PROVIDING FOR  
THE MAILING OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE  
DATE.  
Attachments:  
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  
0
Abstain:  
3.  
ORDINANCE NO. 25O-09-130: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, ADOPTING,  
APPROVING,  
METHOD  
CERTIFYING  
FOR COLLECTING  
AND  
RE-IMPOSING  
NON-AD VALOREM  
THE  
UNIFORM  
SPECIAL  
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE ISLES OF INVERRARY SAFE  
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATED AREA AS  
REFLECTED ON THE ANNUAL TAX BILL FOR COSTS AND  
EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT;  
DECLARING A SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR  
THE FISCAL YEAR 2026; PROVIDING FOR THE RE-IMPOSITION OF  
ANNUAL BILLING ON THE TAX BILL FOR THE ACTUAL COSTS AND  
EXPENSES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATED AREA;  
STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY TO COVER THE ACTUAL COSTS  
ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ALLOWING FOR  
INCREASES EQUIVALENT TO THE ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED NOT  
TO EXCEED NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS IN THE  
AMOUNT OF $500.00 AND AN AD VALOREM TAX LEVY IN THE  
AMOUNT OF TWO (2) MILLS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PARCEL OF  
LAND PER YEAR; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS  
ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
Attachments:  
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  
0
Abstain:  
4.  
ORDINANCE NO. 25O-09-131: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, ADOPTING,  
APPROVING,  
METHOD  
CERTIFYING  
FOR COLLECTING  
AND  
RE-IMPOSING  
NON-AD VALOREM  
THE  
UNIFORM  
SPECIAL  
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE WINDERMERE/TREE GARDENS  
SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATED  
AREA AS REFLECTED ON THE ANNUAL TAX BILL FOR COSTS AND  
EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT;  
DECLARING A SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR  
THE FISCAL YEAR 2026; PROVIDING FOR RE-IMPOSITION OF  
ANNUAL BILLING ON THE TAX BILL FOR THE ACTUAL COSTS AND  
EXPENSES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATED AREA;  
STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY TO COVER THE ACTUAL COSTS  
ASSOCIATED WITH THE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; ALLOWING FOR  
INCREASES EQUIVALENT TO THE ACTUAL COSTS INCURRED NOT  
TO EXCEED NON-AD VALOREM SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS OF  
$500.00 AND 2 MILLS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PARCEL OF LAND PER  
YEAR; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS ORDINANCE;  
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
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  
0
Abstain:  
5.  
ORDINANCE NO. 25O-09-132: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, ADOPTING,  
APPROVING,  
METHOD  
CERTIFYING  
FOR COLLECTING  
AND  
RE-IMPOSING  
NON-AD VALOREM  
THE  
UNIFORM  
SPECIAL  
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE  
CITY OF LAUDERHILL ON THE ANNUAL TAX BILL FOR THE COSTS  
AND FEES OF PROVIDING STORM WATER SERVICES ONLY TO  
THOSE AREAS MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS ST. GEORGE, WEST  
KEN  
LARK,  
BROWARD  
ESTATES,  
AND  
THE  
SWAP  
SHOP;  
DECLARING A STORM WATER ASSESSED COST FOR THE FISCAL  
YEAR 2026; PROVIDING FOR RE-IMPOSITION OF ANNUAL BILLING ON  
THE TAX BILL FOR ALL RELATED COSTS AND FEES FOR THE  
DESIGNATED AREAS; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY TO COVER  
THE ACTUAL COSTS AND FEES FOR SERVICES; ALLOWING FOR  
INCREASES EQUIVALENT TO THE ACTUAL COSTS CHARGED BY  
THE SERVICE PROVIDER; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS  
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
A motion was made by Commissioner J. Hodgson, seconded by Vice Mayor S.  
Martin, that this Ordinance be approved on second reading. The motion carried  
by the following vote:  
4 -  
Yes:  
Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Vice Mayor S. Martin, and  
Mayor D. Grant  
0
Abstain:  
Off Dais:  
1 - Commissioner J. Hodgson  
6.  
ORDINANCE NO. 25O-09-133: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, ADOPTING,  
APPROVING,  
METHOD  
CERTIFYING  
FOR COLLECTING  
AND  
RE-IMPOSING  
NON-AD VALOREM  
THE  
UNIFORM  
SPECIAL  
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE  
CITY OF LAUDERHILL ON THE ANNUAL TAX BILL FOR THE COSTS  
AND FEES OF PROVIDING GARBAGE, REFUSE AND RECYCLING  
SERVICES  
COMMONLY KNOWN AS ST. GEORGE, WEST KEN LARK, BROWARD  
ESTATES, AND THE SWAP SHOP; DECLARING GARBAGE  
ONLY  
TO  
THOSE  
DESIGNATED  
AREAS  
MORE  
A
ASSESSED COST FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26; PROVIDING FOR  
RE-IMPOSITION OF ANNUAL BILLING ON THE TAX BILL FOR ALL  
RELATED COSTS AND FEES FOR THOSE AREAS; STATING A NEED  
FOR SUCH LEVY TO COVER THE ACTUAL COSTS AND FEES FOR  
SERVICES; ALLOWING FOR INCREASES EQUIVALENT TO THE  
ACTUAL  
COSTS  
CHARGED  
BY  
THE  
SERVICE  
PROVIDER;  
PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING  
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
Attachments: 25O-09-133  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner M.  
Dunn, 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  
0
Abstain:  
7.  
ORDINANCE  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, ADOPTING,  
APPROVING, CERTIFYING AND RE-IMPOSING THE UNIFORM  
NO. 25O-09-134: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY  
METHOD  
FOR  
COLLECTING  
NON-AD  
VALOREM  
SPECIAL  
ASSESSMENTS LEVIED WITHIN THE INCORPORATED AREA OF THE  
CITY OF LAUDERHILL ON THE ANNUAL TAX BILL FOR ALL COSTS  
AND FEES INCURRED BY THE CITY TO PROVIDE SELF-HELP  
REMEDIES FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT VIOLATIONS OF CITY CODE  
CHAPTER 10 RELATIVE TO GARBAGE, TRASH, UNSANITARY AND  
UNSIGHTLY CONDITIONS WHERE VIOLATORS FAIL TO TIMELY PAY  
BY SEPTEMBER 30TH; PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL BILLING FOR SUCH  
NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENTS, AS APPLICABLE, ON THE  
INDIVIDUAL VIOLATORS’ BROWARD COUNTY ANNUAL TAX BILL;  
DECLARING NUISANCE ABATEMENT ASSESSMENT COSTS FOR  
THE FISCAL YEAR 2026; PROVIDING FOR IMPOSITION OF ANNUAL  
BILLING ON THE TAX BILL FOR ALL RELATED COSTS AND FEES  
FOR THOSE AREAS; STATING A NEED FOR SUCH LEVY TO COVER  
THE ACTUAL COSTS AND FEES FOR SERVICES; ALLOWING FOR  
INCREASES EQUIVALENT TO THE ACTUAL COSTS CHARGED BY  
THE SERVICE PROVIDER; PROVIDING FOR THE MAILING OF THIS  
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
A motion was made by Commissioner J. Hodgson, seconded by Mayor D. Grant,  
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  
0
Abstain:  
8.  
ORDINANCE NO. 25O-09-135: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF  
LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF FIRE  
RESCUE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF  
LAUDERHILL,  
DEFINITIONS,  
FLORIDA;  
AND  
PROVIDING  
INTERPRETATION;  
AUTHORITY,  
FINDINGS,  
THE  
CONFIRMING  
PRELIMINARY RATE RESOLUTION; REIMPOSING FIRE RESCUE  
ASSESSMENTS AGAINST ASSESSED PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN  
THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING  
OCTOBER 1, 2025; APPROVING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL AND  
PROVIDING FOR COLLECTION; PROVIDING FOR THE APPLICATION  
OF  
ASSESSMENT  
PROCEEDS;  
PROVIDING  
FOR  
EFFECT;  
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING  
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
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  
0
Abstain:  
9.  
ORDINANCE NO. 25O-09-136: AN ORDINANCE SETTING AND  
ADOPTING THE 2025-2026 PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR THE CITY OF  
LAUDERHILL AT THE OPERATING MILLAGE RATE OF 7.4998 PER  
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000); SETTING AND ADOPTING THE  
2025-2026 VOTED DEBT SERVICE MILLAGE AT A RATE OF 1.1212  
PER ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000); PROVIDING FOR AN  
EFFECTIVE DATE.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner M.  
Dunn, 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  
0
Abstain:  
10.  
ORDINANCE NO. 25O-09-137: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, ADOPTING  
THE OPERATING BUDGET, REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES, AND  
THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026; PROVIDING FOR  
CONFLICTS;  
PROVIDING  
FOR  
SCRIVENERS  
ERRORS;  
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner M.  
Dunn, that this Ordinance be approved on second reading. The motion carried by  
the following vote:  
5 -  
0
Yes:  
Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,  
Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant  
Abstain:  
V APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
VI PROCLAMATIONS / COMMENDATIONS (10 MINUTES MAXIMUM)  
A.  
A PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 2025 AS HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH (REQUESTED BY  
MAYOR DENISE D. GRANT).  
B.  
A
PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 2025 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH  
(REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER MELISSA P. DUNN).  
C. PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 2025 AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH  
A
(REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER MELISSA P. DUNN).  
VII PRESENTATIONS (15 MINUTES MAXIMUM)  
A. A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF FORMER CITY MANAGER DESORAE GILES-SMITH (REQUESTED BY THE  
CITY COMMISSION).  
B. AN UPDATE ON PUBLIC SAFETY FROM LAUDERHILL POLICE DEPARTMENT, PARKS AND RECREATION,  
AND PUBLIC WORKS (REQUESTED BY MAYOR DENISE D. GRANT).  
VIII QUASI-JUDICIAL MATTERS  
11.  
RESOLUTION NO. 25R-09-202:  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY  
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY  
OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA,  
GRANTING/DENYING NTT R E INVESTMENTS, LLC, FOR RYAN MART,  
INC. D/B/A U SAVE FOOD STORE, A SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE  
DEVELOPMENT ORDER TO EXTEND THE HOURS OF OPERATION  
FROM 6:00AM - 11:00PM TO 6:00AM - 2:00AM FOR AN EXISTING  
CONVENIENCE STORE USE IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG)  
ZONING DISTRICT ON A 0.27± ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 4039 NW  
19TH STREET, LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;  
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.  
Director Daniel Keester-O'Mills requested postponement to October 27 as not  
all advertising requirements were met.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner R.  
Campbell, that this Resolution be tabled to the City Commission Meeting, due  
back on 10/27/2025. 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  
0
Abstain:  
ITEMS HEARD OUT OF ORDER  
22.  
RESOLUTION NO. 25R-09-194:  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AWARDING  
RFP 2025-044 - FORENSIC ACCOUNTING SERVICES TO  
_____________ TO CONDUCT FORENSIC AUDIT OF GRANT  
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY  
A
FUNDS AWARDED TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL BY U.S.  
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (“HHS”) BASED  
ON  
A
REPORT ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER TO ENSURE  
GRANTS,  
COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE  
POLICIES AND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF  
LAUDERHILL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN  
AGREEMENT  
WITH  
THE  
SELECTED  
CONSULTANT;  
FURTHER  
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY WITH THE  
AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS  
RESOLUTION;  
AND  
PROVIDING  
FOR  
AN  
EFFECTIVE  
DATE  
(REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).  
This item regarding forensic accounting services was moved up from later in  
the agenda. City Manager Kennie Hobbs explained this item was to procure  
forensic auditing services for the HHS grant ($3.8 million COVID funds) and  
LHPP grants (three grants totaling roughly $1 million). Originally 13 respondents  
were narrowed to 5 for presentation. The commission could select one firm for  
both audits or two separate firms.  
Commissioner Dunn noted proposals incorrectly stated LHPP managed the  
grants, when actually city finance and grants departments managed them. City  
Manager Hobbs confirmed the city received the $1.6 million reimbursement  
previously outstanding, and explained there would be an audit meeting before  
work begins to clarify scope and processes.  
Four firms presented:  
Perry & Associates (Jeff Sandy): Based in Marietta, Ohio. Emphasized their  
forensic audit examines 100% of transactions versus regular audits' sampling.  
They use AI program Data Snipper to analyze thousands of documents quickly.  
Team includes former West Virginia cabinet secretaries who managed $400+  
million in COVID funds with no audit issues. Proposed examining vendors  
receiving over $2,000, focusing on the few vendors receiving majority of funds.  
Recently completed Baltimore investigation clearing individual of misconduct.  
Offered to provide free financial fraud prevention training for elderly residents.  
Forvis Mazars (Kim Swain, Eddy Castaneda): Team includes grants  
management experts with 20-30 years experience and forensics experts. Firm  
manages COVID relief funds for multiple clients including entire states. Local  
presence in Fort Lauderdale with extensive Florida governmental experience.  
Scored highly on client satisfaction. Emphasized independence checks and  
combining both financial and programmatic grant expertise.  
EFPR Group (Jim Marasco, Courtney Brock): CPAs and certified fraud  
examiners with extensive government experience. Audited billions in COVID  
money including $2 billion for District of Columbia. Lower price point at $27,000  
for both audits. Focus on following money trail and written documentation.  
UHY Advisors (Jack Reagan): Team of 25 specialists monitoring $4+ billion in  
COVID relief funds for 25 governments. Plan includes process understanding  
and 100% transaction review. Use staff leverage to control costs with senior  
staff supervising day-to-day work.  
Commissioner Campbell emphasized respecting firms that appeared in person,  
showing commitment to understand the city. He preferred firms physically  
present for accountability. He raised concerns about local associations  
potentially compromising independence, which all firms assured wouldn't be an  
issue through conflict checks and professional standards.  
Commissioner Campbell asked about differences between HHS and LHPP  
grants,  
documentation,  
understanding  
and  
of  
comfort  
federal  
with  
requirements,  
either/both  
dealing  
audits.  
with  
Firms  
missing  
confirmed  
understanding and capability for both.  
Commissioner Dunn inquired about grant management experience versus just  
financial auditing, capacity with current workloads, data analysis technology,  
completion timelines, understanding of scope including process evaluation,  
strategies when staff no longer employed, hour distributions and staff  
qualifications.  
After  
presentations,  
commissioners  
deliberated.  
Commissioner  
Campbell  
favored Perry first, Forvis second. Vice Mayor Martin chose EFPR first (lowest  
price for both audits) then Perry. Commissioner Dunn selected Forvis  
(combined expertise) then Perry. Commissioner Hodgson chose Perry then  
Forvis. Mayor Grant noted Perry had majority support.  
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  
0
Abstain:  
IX CONSENT AGENDA  
13.  
RESOLUTION NO. 25R-09-192:  
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AWARDING  
BID NO. 2025-047 - CITY HALL PARKING LOT TO STANFORD  
CONSTRUCTION, CO., TO CONSTRUCT  
IMPROVE DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE,  
A
NEW PARKING LOT,  
LANDSCAPING, AND  
LIGHTING AT THE CITY HALL BASED UPON THE TABULATION OF BID  
RESULTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN  
AGREEMENT WITH STANFORD CONSTRUCTION, CO., IN AN AMOUNT  
NOT TO EXCEED $1,185,211.75 FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER  
450-925-06592;  
PROVIDING  
THE  
CITY  
MANAGER  
AND  
CITY  
ATTORNEY WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY  
TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN  
EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS  
JR.).  
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of  
Consent Agenda for vote tally.)  
14.  
RESOLUTION NO. 25R-09-193:  
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AWARDING  
BID NO. 2025-048 - INVERRARY DRIVE CORRIDOR RESURFACING TO  
ROSE PAVING, LLC, TO RESURFACE THE ROADWAY ALONG  
INVERRARY  
DRIVE  
AND  
PROVIDE  
OTHER  
ROADWAY  
IMPROVEMENTS BASED UPON THE TABULATION OF BID RESULTS;  
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT  
WITH ROSE PAVING, LLC ROSE PAVING, LLC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT  
TO  
EXCEED  
$501,878.08 FROM  
PROVIDING THE  
BUDGET  
CITY MANAGER  
CODE  
NUMBER  
AND CITY  
450-925-06947;  
ATTORNEY WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY  
TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN  
EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS  
JR.).  
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of  
Consent Agenda for vote tally.)  
15.  
RESOLUTION NO. 25R-09-195:  
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, RENEWING A  
CONTRACT WITH DAVIES CLAIMS SOLUTIONS, LLC, TO PROVIDE  
THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION (TPA) SERVICES FOR WORKERS’  
COMPENSATION, LIABILITY, AUTOMOBILE, AND PROPERTY CLAIMS  
FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR THE COVERAGE PERIOD  
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026,  
IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $55,389; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT  
FROM  
THE  
APPROPRIATE  
BUDGET  
CODE  
NUMBERS;  
AND  
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY  
MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).  
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of  
Consent Agenda for vote tally.)  
17.  
RESOLUTION NO. 25R-09-197:  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING  
THE PROPOSAL FROM PREFERRED GOVERNMENTAL INSURANCE  
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY  
TRUST TO PROVIDE PROTECTED SELF-INSURANCE PRODUCTS  
THROUGH THE BROKER, PUBLIC RISK INSURANCE AGENCY, FOR  
THE FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2025 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30,  
2026 FOR FIRST AND THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS BASED UPON THE  
FOLLOWING  
LIABILITY AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE, WORKERS’ COMPENSATION,  
BOILER AND MACHINERY, ERRORS AND OMISSIONS, LAW  
LOSSES:  
GENERAL  
LIABILITY,  
PROPERTY,  
AUTO  
ENFORCEMENT, INLAND MARINE, CRIME, EMPLOYERS LIABILITY  
AND SEXUAL MISCONDUCT; PROVIDING FOR A TOTAL PAYMENT  
$2,300,410.00 FROM THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET CODE NUMBERS;  
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY  
MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).  
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of  
Consent Agenda for vote tally.)  
18.  
RESOLUTION NO. 25R-09-198:  
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING  
CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $197,869.00 WITH DI  
POMPEO CONSTRUCTION CO., FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES  
A
PURSUANT TO RFP NUMBER 2023-027; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT  
FROM BUDGET CODE NUMBER 307-333-06212; PROVIDING THE  
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO  
ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND  
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY  
MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS JR.).  
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of  
Consent Agenda for vote tally.)  
19.  
RESOLUTION NO. 25R-09-199:  
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, GRANTING A  
NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT  
COMPANY (FPL) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND  
MAINTENANCE OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC UTILITY FACILITIES  
AT PARK FACILITIES LOCATED AT 850 NW 36TH TERRACE;  
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE  
EASEMENT;  
AND  
PROVIDING  
FOR  
AN  
EFFECTIVE  
DATE  
(REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).  
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of  
Consent Agenda for vote tally.)  
21.  
RESOLUTION NO. 25R-09-201:  
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING  
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE PUBLIC  
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION (“PEMT”) LETTER OF  
AGREEMENT (“LOA”) BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL FIRE  
RESCUE DEPARTMENT AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA, AGENCY  
FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION (“AHCA”), FOR STATE FISCAL  
YEAR 2025-2026; PROVIDING THAT THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, AS  
THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFER (“IGT”) PROVIDER, SHALL  
REMIT FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SEVEN HUNDRED  
SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY-SIX DOLLARS  
AND TWENTY-SIX CENTS ($777,696.26) TO BE USED SOLELY FOR  
THE PEMT PROGRAM; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER  
AND CITY ATTORNEY WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS  
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING  
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER KENNIE  
HOBBS, JR.).  
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of  
Consent Agenda for vote tally.)  
21A.  
RESOLUTION NO. 25R-09-202:  
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AUTHORING THE CITY  
ATTORNEY TO RETAIN THE LAW FIRM OF NUSSBAUM LAW GROUP,  
P.C., TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL IN THE PVC PIPE  
CLASS ACTION ANTITRUST FEDERAL LITIGATION; AUTHORIZING THE  
CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO DO ALL THINGS  
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING  
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY ATTORNEY HANS  
OTTINOT).  
This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. (See Consideration of  
Consent Agenda for vote tally.)  
X RESOLUTIONS (IF NOT ON CONSENT AGENDA)  
12.  
RESOLUTION NO. 25R-09-191:  
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AWARDING  
BID NO. 2025-048 - MAPLE RUN DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, TO C &  
W
PIPELINE INC., TO CONSTRUCT DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS  
INSIDE THE MAPLE RUN COMMUNTITY (33RD ST AND 34TH ST,  
WEST OF INVERRARY BLVD.) BASED UPON THE TABULATION OF  
BID RESULTS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN  
AGREEMENT WITH C & W PIPELINE INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO  
EXCEED  
450-925-06501;  
$1,251,848.00 FROM  
PROVIDING THE  
BUDGET  
CITY MANAGER  
CODE  
NUMBER  
AND CITY  
ATTORNEY WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY  
TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN  
EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS  
JR.).  
Barbara Robinson, Maple Run HOA President, and owner Travis McCarthy  
addressed the commission about flooding in their community since before  
2020. Mr. Robinson described knee-deep water after just 10-15 minutes of rain,  
having worked diligently with city staff including the late Desorae Giles-Smith.  
Mr. McCarthy,  
a
9-year resident, confirmed cars must park in front with  
residents walking home during flooding, making people reconsider staying  
despite it being a nice community otherwise. They waited from 6 PM to ensure  
their voices were heard regarding the item.  
A motion was made by Commissioner M. Dunn, 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  
0
Abstain:  
16.  
RESOLUTION NO. 25R-09-196:  
A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL APPROVING THE “FIFTH  
AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN BROWARD  
COUNTY AND CITY OF LAUDERHILL FOR COMMUNITY SHUTTLE  
SERVICE”; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE  
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND  
CITY ATTORNEY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE  
THE RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE  
(REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).  
Commissioner Dunn pulled this shuttle service agreement to ensure approving  
it wouldn't preclude route amendments. Parks and Recreating Director Scott  
Newton confirmed it wouldn't, explaining Broward County is studying all routes  
over  
30-45 days  
for  
recommendations.  
Commissioner  
Dunn  
expressed  
concerns about stops in front of homes and ensuring stops serve 55+  
communities appropriately, citing Greens of Inverrary residents having to walk  
far to Rock Island area stops. Mr. Newton confirmed the study would address  
alternative locations and proximity to senior communities.  
A motion was made by Commissioner M. Dunn, 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  
0
Abstain:  
20.  
RESOLUTION NO. 25R-09-200:  
A
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE  
DATES CALENDAR  
PRESENTED BY CITY STAFF FOR THE 2026 FISCAL YEAR;  
ENABLING STAFF TO PROVIDE ADVANCED NOTICE AND  
CANCELLATION  
AND  
RESCHEDULE  
PUBLICATION TO THE PUBLIC OF SUCH DATES; AND PROVIDING  
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER,  
KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).  
Commissioner Dunn noted the November 17, 2025 commission workshop  
conflicts with the National League of Cities conference November 18 in Utah.  
The commission agreed to cancel the November 17 workshop and coordinate  
alternative dates if needed.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner M.  
Dunn, 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  
0
Abstain:  
XI ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - FIRST READING (AS ADVERTISED IN THE  
SUN-SENTINEL)  
23.  
ORDINANCE NO. 25O-09-141: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AMENDING THE CODE  
OF  
ORDINANCES,  
CHAPTER  
UNSIGHTLY  
10,  
GARBAGE  
AND  
TRASH/UNSANITARY  
AND  
CONDITIONS/ABANDONED  
REAL PROPERTY; ARTICLE II, RECYCLABLE WASTE, SECTION 10-22,  
FEES TO UPDATE THE FEE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1,  
2025 PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY  
MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS).  
The ordinance updating garbage and trash fees effective October 1, 2025 was  
read. Commissioner Dunn requested explanation of pricing. Deputy City  
Manager Henderson detailed residential rates: collection $8.36, disposal $11.77,  
franchise fee $4.43 totaling $24.56 for single-family; multifamily collection same  
$8.36, disposal $8.60, franchise fee $3.73 totaling $20.69. Cart replacement  
$78.32 plus franchise fee for $93.98 total. City Manager Hobbs emphasized  
these are pass-through fees from Waste Management based on Consumer  
Price Index, not set by the city commission.  
A motion was made by Vice Mayor S. Martin, seconded by Commissioner J.  
Hodgson, that this Ordinance be approved on first reading to the City Commission  
Meeting, due back on 10/27/2025. 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  
0
Abstain:  
23A.  
ORDINANCE NO. 25O-09-142: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, APPROVING  
THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT  
AGREEMENT  
LAUDERHILL  
AND  
AND  
ADDENDUM  
LE PARC  
BETWEEN  
AT LAUDERHILL,  
THE  
CITY  
LLC,  
OF  
IN  
SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR  
CONFLICTS AND SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN  
(REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER KENNIE  
EFFECTIVE DATE  
HOBBS, JR.).  
A motion was made by Commissioner J. Hodgson, seconded by Vice Mayor S.  
Martin, that this Ordinance be tabled to the City Commission Meeting, due back  
on 10/27/2025. 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  
0
Abstain:  
XII ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS - SECOND READING (AS ADVERTISED IN  
THE SUN-SENTINEL)  
24.  
ORDINANCE NO. 25O-09-138: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AMENDING  
THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES, APPENDIX G, “FRANCHISES”,  
ARTICLE III, “GARBAGE, REFUSE AND TRASH, EXHIBIT A, ATTACHED  
HERETO, BY AMENDING THE RATE SCHEDULE OF FEES TO GO  
INTO EFFECT BY THE SERVICE PROVIDER ON OCTOBER 1, 2025;  
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILiTY, AND CODIFICATION;  
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY  
MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).  
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 -  
0
Yes:  
Commissioner R. Campbell, Commissioner M. Dunn, Commissioner J. Hodgson,  
Vice Mayor S. Martin, and Mayor D. Grant  
Abstain:  
25.  
ORDINANCE NO. 25O-09-139: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY  
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AMENDING  
THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING CHAPTER 21  
“WATER AND SEWER SERVICE”, ARTICLE IV “DEPARTMENT OF  
ENVIRONMENTAL  
REGULATIONS AND RATES”, SECTION 21-47 “SCHEDULE OF RATES  
AND CHARGES” TO INCREASE WATER, SEWER, AND  
AND  
ENGINEERING  
SERVICES,  
RULES,  
STORMWATER RATES BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR  
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX (CPI); PROVIDING FOR THE AUTOMATIC  
IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS INCREASE AS THE CPI INCREASES;  
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILiTY, AND CODIFICATION;  
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY  
MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).  
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  
0
Abstain:  
26.  
ORDINANCE NO. 25O-09-140: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING  
A
SUPPLEMENT APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 IN THE  
TOTAL  
ADJUSTMENTS  
ACCOUNTS;  
AMOUNT  
OF  
$10,498,230;  
REFLECTING  
AND  
CODE  
APPROPRIATE  
EXPENDITURE  
TO  
VARIOUS  
REVENUE  
PROVIDING  
VARIOUS  
BUDGET  
NUMBERS;  
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY  
MANAGER, KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).  
Attachments:  
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  
0
Abstain:  
XIII UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
XIV OLD BUSINESS  
XV NEW BUSINESS  
XVI  
COMMUNICATIONS FROM PUBLIC OFFICIALS SHALL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY  
BEFORE ADJOURNMENT  
City Manager Kennie Hobbs congratulated Commissioner John Hodgson for  
Saturday night's successful event and noted the CRA's excellent Saturday  
event. He thanked staff and commission for providing cultural exchange events  
for residents.  
Commissioner Dunn joined in thanking CRA and the city for Saturday's event  
and those supporting Sunday night's event.  
Commissioner Hodgson echoed thanks for both weekend events.  
City Attorney Ottinot thanked the commission, city manager and staff for  
working together through the budget cycle without conflict.  
Mayor Grant congratulated the charter officers (city manager, attorney, and  
clerk) on their positive evaluations. She repeated memorial service details for  
former City Manager Desiree Giles-Smith and noted City Hall would be lit pink  
October 1st for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a Thursday reception.  
XVII ADJOURNMENT - 10:20 PM