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Madam clerk, our meeting is not called to order. Roll

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call madam clerk, please. Mayor edwards phillips mayor, vice mayor.

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swell. Commissioner harrison.

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commissioner maxwell williams.

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here. Commissioner thomas,

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acting city manager howard here. Assistant

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city. Attorney morgan. Here.

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madam mayor. Uh, commissioner thomas is present online. Thank you so much.

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and so is commissioner harrison. Thank you so much.

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item three, discussion review of the july 22nd, 2025 city commission

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meeting agenda, madam,

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a cm. Thank you madam mayor.

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so we will move on to our city commission meeting agenda.

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our first item is consideration of resolutions on consent, agenda resolution

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2025 dash 0 8 7 awarding and authorizing the mayor and

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the deputy city clerk to execute and attest respectfully that certain contract

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number 25 dash 310 dash 13 r to kimley-horn

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associates, inc. To provide professional engineering design services for the citywide traffic common

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project in various locations within the city of lauderdale lakes in

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the amount not to exceed $436,954

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and 49 cents. And we do

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have mr. Nasir, or I'm sorry mr. Ron, to

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provide additional details on this item through you, madam mayor. Thank you mr. Ron,

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senior attorney and the audience. Can you him madam mayor, can

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you hear me? Yes. Yes. Uh, for the record, my name is r de bronze

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director, uh, madam mayor. The before you is, uh, resolution awarding

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or contract to, uh, kim leon and associate in the amount of,

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uh, $436,000, 954049 cents

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to provide, uh, professional engineering services

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for the citywide traffic ing project. Uh, my mayor,

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uh, this item was discussed in the last workshop and staff is

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bringing it back, uh, as a formal resolution. Uh, this

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project pretty much involve the installation of traffic calling

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devices such as speed bump, roundabout and,

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uh, various location throughout the city, uh, specifically and eastgate

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northwest 24th street. There will be roundabout and speed

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bump and northgate, uh, northwest, uh, 34th, uh, street,

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northwest 35th avenue, and, uh, in oakland state, uh,

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west of, uh, state was seven on northwest 41st street and also westgate

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and, uh, northwest, uh, 33rd street. Again, it's all a combination of

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roundabout and, uh, speed bump. Uh, this project

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is funded by fdot. The entire design costs will, will be

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covered. We approved an agreement. Uh, the city commission approved an agreement last

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year, uh, to provide, uh, for funding services.

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so kim lehan was selected to, uh, extensive an

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extensive, uh, rfp process, which was monitored

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by fdot, uh, reviewed by fdot and approved by

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fdot. So we are moving forward with formal, uh, contract award

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and which will, uh, be the last step before design process.

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if you have any more questions for me, madam mayor or the board, be, uh, happy.

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thank you. Any question? Max commissioner? No, madam mayor.

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ms. Pav? Does commissioner thomas or commissioner harrison have the handout?

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madam mayor? They do not. Thank you. Thank you, mr. Ron.

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thank you madam mayor. Resolution 2025 dash 0 0 8 8

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authorizing the mayor and the acton city manager to execute the third amendment to the transportation

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system. Surtax interlocal planning agreement between broward county,

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broward metropolitan planning organization and the municipalities

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in broward county. And mr. Ron will be presenting that item through you,

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madam mayor. Thank you mr. Ron. Yeah, political establishment mayor,

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uh, the, this asylum is a resolution approving the third amendment to the tex,

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uh, program, uh, with, uh, bro county o the

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city. Again, this asylum was a workshop in the last, it was discussed in the

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last workshop. We are going getting it forward for formal resolution.

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uh, this is the third amendment to the, uh, transportation surtax pro, uh,

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program, uh, madam mayor. And that amendment was

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requested and, uh, by the be county, uh, city

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manager association because there was some issues with, uh,

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timely completion of project to the cex process. So

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all the city managers around the county were concerned and they get together with weld

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county to make some improvement. That, uh,

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agreement. So it is a well, uh, approved

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and executed, uh, item from that tournament met, which

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will help, uh, the program going forward. And pretty

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much well county, uh, county commissioner signed it on

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june 10th, and as of today, more than 51% of the cities

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around the county have already moved that

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. Uh, again, it provides some fluidity to the process.

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there are some key changes which really are good for cities. One

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of them is the, the fact that before

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the third amendment municipalities were not allowed to use surtax

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funding or great match, and that amendment will

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provide, uh, that possibility for, for cities, which is a

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good loss. And also there's a formula based, uh, model where

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they provide a certain amount, level of funding based on the, uh, cities

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population every year. So, um, if you call last, uh, meaning

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the vice mail receive a, a check from the certex that was in relation to that third amendment,

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uh, the kind head of the, of the process. So now every year, every municipality

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will receive certain amount of funds to help supplement

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not sublet, but supplement their r and m, uh, uh, funding.

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uh, if you have any more questions for me, madam mayor, be more than happy madam clerk. Acknowledge

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the presence of commissioner harrison. Noted madam mayor. Thank you.

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any questions, colleagues, any hand

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raised madam ms. Palm? No questions from commissioner

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thomas. Thank you. Thank you, mr. Thank you madam. A

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item number nine c resolution 2025 dash 0 8 9 authorizing

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the act in city manager to apply retroactively to july 1st, 2025

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for the fiscal year 2025. Cops hiring program through the us

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department of justice, office of community oriented policing

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services for the purpose of funding two sworn law enforcement

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officer positions. And we do have ms.

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sue with ms. Heidi who will present that item through you. Madam mayor.

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thank you, ms. Heidi.

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good, good afternoon, mayor, vice mayor,

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commissioner , acting city manager, deputy city clerk, colleagues.

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residents. Um, at the june 9th, 2025 workshop, the

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city commission reached consensus to apply for the fiscal year 2025

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cops hiring program chp. The application was submitted

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to the us department of justice cops office by the july 1st, 2025

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deadline. And this resolution seeks to formally approve

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the submission retroactively. So just to fund a quick funding summary

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of the grant application the officers requested, or two,

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the grand duration is three years plus one year for retention.

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the federal share match, which is what cops will pay, is up to $250,000.

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the city contribution is estimated at 866,314

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over the three years. So that is a total estimated cost at 1,116,314.

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as part of of the cops hiring program guidelines, grantees are

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required to assume a progressively larger share of the cost over the three year grant

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period. So it is estimated, as I said, that the

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cost of one officer over the three years with the grant, 558,157,

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and that is based on the highest salary and benefits for so

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officer. So this approach ensures that full funded coverage

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is insured and if you know, so there is a possibility, there

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is a high likelihood that we will have a cost savings because we don't usually

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hire cops officers at the highest rank. So

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these savings would reduce the city's required local match and overall financial

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obligation, uh, justification for the additional officers to

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enhance police presence and response times, strengthen community

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and engagement, and address rising public safety demands with federal posture.

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so as I said, the action requested is to approve the fiscal year 2025

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ops hiring grant program retroactive to july 1st, 2025.

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I can entertain any questions. Commissioner max williams?

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no question ms. Heidi, did I hear you say that $558,157,

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is that for all of the office? I wrote one, but per officer

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per officer mayor over the three year period, correct. Okay. That includes the

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city match and the grant. All right. Thank you. And

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raised. No madam mayor. Thank you ms. Heidi,

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madam. A cm thank you madam mayor.

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resolution 2025 dash nine

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zero authorizing the acton city manager to submit

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an application to the federal emergency management agency, fema for

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the fiscal year 2024, staffing for adequate fire and emergency response

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safer grant program retroactive to july 3rd, 2025.

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and ms. Heidi will al will also present that item to you. Madam mayor. Ms. Hi.

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thank you. Mad city manager protocol established. So at the

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june 23rd workshop, the city commission reached consensus to apply

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for the fiscal year 2024 safer grant program through

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fema. So the grant application was successfully, um, submitted through

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the fema gold portal, um, by july 3rd. And this resolution

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seeks to formally, um, approve the grant application

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retroactive. So funding summary of this grant application,

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we did apply for 13, um, firefighter paramedics to staff

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an additional rescue truck over three shifts. The grand duration

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is three years, and the federal share is $3,337,370

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and 40 cents over three years. The city contribution would

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be $2,000,074, $581

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over three years. So the hiring costs breakdown for fema is a

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little different from cops. Year one and two, fema pays 75%

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and in year three they pay 35%. So it still lets

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us as the city atsu a greater responsibility. Um, there

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is no retention, um, here for the safer grant versus

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. There's that. Um, however, what is required

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for this, the positions must be new full-time firefighters

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grant. We must maintain the baseline staffing levels as when we

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apply. So we cannot reduce the number of firefighters

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that we have currently. So, and we have to do that for the full three years.

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there is a condition that to accept this grant. So we have applied and this

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resolution is to approve the application. However, I must, um,

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say that grant acceptance is contingent on the acquisition

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of an additional, uh, prior rescue truck to be

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deployed with the 13 requesting officers. So, as I said, the resolution

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is to formally approve the submission of the grant,

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and as if the grant is approved and awarded, we would then have

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to deal with the, um, acquisition of a private.

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are there any questions for the ? Commissioner

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maxwell williams, please. Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you.

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is there a deadline to purchase the truck? So we would know

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by this, we may be awarded or we would know something

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somewhere. Um, at the end of, I would say october-ish

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this year, we would have some time to go through the grant agreement process

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and all of that. I would say maybe around a year. Um, so we

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would, but we would have to show that we would, you know, we would have to accept

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the grant mm-hmm . To, in order to proceed with the grant agreement. So I would

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definitely say by the end of this year we would need to make

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a decision through you. Madam mayor, commissioner, are they, um,

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providing funding to help us purchase this through you? Madam mayor? The grant

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does not provide for equipment, um, purchase. It's just for the hiring

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of the firefighters. So we would have to be at that cost as a city

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to you, madam mayor? Yes, ma'am. Can we find grants that could help us purchase the

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fire truck? Um, through you, madam mayor? We have looked, I have still searching

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for, um, grants that do allow for purchase of equipment. Okay. No locks.

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I haven't found anything yet. Not yet. Okay. Yeah, but we're still searching. Thank

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you, ms. Heidi, what is the projected cost

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of the fire truck? Madam mayor, I have chief packet

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here. Oh. Who can provide additional information if that's okay? Yes.

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thank you, chief.

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good evening. Good evening, madam mayor, madam vice mayor, commissioners, mad

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manager, residents and visitors of lauderdale lakes. For the record, my name is

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chaz hackett. I'm your district chief of fire rescue bso. Uh,

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the current price in today's dollars for a fire rescue vehicle, a rescue

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truck is, is basically, uh, an ambulance. Uh, and we call it a rescue vehicle

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because it's dual certified. Firefighters and paramedics, they respond

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to fires as well as furnaces. The current cost

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for a new rescue truck is approximately 650 to $670,000

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in today's dollars. Now there are different, uh, avenues

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to go ahead and, and purchase a vehicle after speaking to our fleet

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division, um, getting a better understanding of it. It could be purchased outright and

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they are trying to ascertain right now if there's like a fire engine, if

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you were to purchase it outright, there's an additional savings percentage of savings

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if you paid cash, that's option one. Option two

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is a lease to purchase, uh, and that's through

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an additional vendor. And then the third option is just to lease. Currently,

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bso fire rescue does not lease to purchase, nor do we lease any of our own vehicles,

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but that wouldn't stop us from entertaining, uh,

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a municipality from doing so. Uh, so a city could either

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lease with the vendor, lease to own with the vendor, or

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we could be the leaser and coordinate that, and you would

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just pay bso. We would pay them. Um, so today,

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if we were to put a purchase order in for a rescue vehicle, we're looking at a

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two to three year lag time to receive that vehicle. So

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my understanding, if the city were to put a deposit down today, you wouldn't have to

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fully fund that until delivery or acceptance of that vehicle. So you could be

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looking at a two or three year timeframe. Now with that being said,

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if the city agrees and applies for the safer grant and we receive a safer grant

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via, so we'll put a spare rescue here so that staffing could automatically

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go on that rescue with no additional charge to the city

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and chief. Approximately what would the cost be of the put be?

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the fire rescue vehicle? So the fire rescue vehicle in today's dollars is around

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650,000 to $670,000. I would like to

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add that historically, if you were to purchase a new vehicle after

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five or seven years is, is your lifespan. So every five to seven years you have to

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purchase a new vehicle. In today's environment, there's a company that we're

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using that instead of repurchasing a vehicle at seven years,

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say at $700,000, we're able to retrofit that, alright?

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and it's generally half the cost of a new vehicle. So in seven

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years from now, let's say the city today purchases a vehicle or $700,000

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and seven years from now, instead of purchasing a new vehicle, we can retrofit that

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vehicle, saving the city around 350,000. I am

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speaking in today's dollar, so I don't know what inflation would be. Seven years. And we can do that up to

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three times. So when we purchase a ci, the, if the city

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purchases the vehicle and seven years from now you retrofit it, you

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could do that three times. So instead of purchasing a new vehicle every seven

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years, you're just retrofitting it every seven years for a total of three times.

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so 21 years.

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thank you chair. Thank you ms. Heidi. Madam .

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thank you madam mayor. Resolution 2025. Madam mayor. Sorry. Um, commissioner

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thomas just raised her hand. I'm back. Oh, thank you. Commissioner thomas.

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thank you so much. Good evening. Thank you madam mayor. Um,

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my question to the chief, I know he did say,

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can everyone hear me all right? Yes. Uh, commissioner, thank you so much.

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um, I know he did mention that, uh, if we applied

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for, or, you know, uh, for this

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grant and, um, it was awarded

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and we did not have the, the fire rescue truck,

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we could get something from, I guess, uh, the sheriff's

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office or bso in order to fulfill the

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grant until one is available two to three years from

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now. Um, and that

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would we have to pay, uh, for that

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truck, that fire rescue truck that is provided? How would that

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work? Please? Yes ma'am. Good evening. So we have

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spear vehicles at our facility, so we would be able to facilitate

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one of our spear vehicles, place it in the city at no additional cost to the

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city of lauderdale lakes, commissioner thomas.

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thank you madam mayor. Alright, so that would be no additional cost

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until, um, that truck, which

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is two to three years from now, is available for us.

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so we, we in turn, if I'm understanding correctly,

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would still be in contract with, uh,

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if we choose to, whether lease or purchase to lease either

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one lease to purchase. Um, we would still have to be in

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contract to purchase that, um, fire rescue truck

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while we have one currently from bso.

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so ma'am, if I'm understanding you correctly, I think your, your question was we would

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provide the, or would we provide the spare rescue vehicle

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to the city of lauderdale lakes while lauderdale lakes is under contract to

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purchase a new one? Right, because I understand,

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um, that it is two to three years through you madam mayor. It's two

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to three years that we have to wait for that fire rescue truck.

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so the stipulation we could get the fire

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rescue truck from bso, um, in fulfilling

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what the emergency that submission of the grant is.

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but after that, would we have to put forth

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money in order during or afterwards

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in order to receive the new truck? How would that work? So

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the, sorry madam mayor threw you. So the spare truck that we would put here would

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be free of charge for the two or three years that it would take in order,

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ah, the new vehicle that the city of lauderdale lakes would be purchasing.

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commissioner thomas. Thank you kindly. That's it, madam mayor. Thank you kindly.

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thank you. Thank you chief. Thank you madam.

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thank you madam mayor. Item number nine e resolution 2025

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dash nine one authorizing the mayor and act city manager

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to execute an agreement to florida resilient grant agreement with bnc diving

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services. Llc free of the canal for rehabilitation project, as is

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required per resilient florida program and mr. Nasir will present that

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I item through you madam mayor. Thank you mr. Nasir,

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honorable mayor and city commissions,

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the city manager, the audience. This agreement,

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uh, the amendment is to the agreement with our

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awarded, uh, contractor, png or cannel

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four. The location of cannel four is between 41st and 47th

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street, uh, west of 35th avenue and east of 38

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terra that's in oral estate. Uh, the project is done.

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the contractor completed the kennel log. We, uh,

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paid the contractor, then we submitted the reimbursement package to dep.

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and dep actually, uh, gave us the comment that everything

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is okay, except we need to include this additional requirement with the agreement

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that we already have with the contractor. These are actually basic thing they're

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asking us to include. As you saw in the exhibit, it includes,

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uh, solid waste, uh, disposal act, clean air act, clean water

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act, federal requirements, uh, additional requirement, um, made a product.

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we complied with everything in terms of construction, but they wanted to

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have this with the agreement with contractor. This is the first time we see this kind of

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condition that we got from dep. If you have any question,

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I can answer that. In fact, after the completion of the project,

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we invited dep, they came, they inspected and they accepted

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our construction work. That means the project work is already

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approved by dep. Any questions, colleagues?

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no. Mr. Naia, would you identify where canal for is please?

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between 41st street and 42nd street.

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west of 35th avenue. And, um, it's

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in oil estate. Grace hill.

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alright, just north of 41st street. Thank

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you. Thank you mr. Adam. Thank you mr. Oh, you

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next up too. Mr. Madam. A cm. Thank

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you ms. No questions. Mr. De thank

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item number nine f resolution 2025 dash 0 9 2

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canceling the city commission workshop scheduled for august 11th, 2025 and august 25th, 2025,

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and the regular city commission meeting scheduled for august 12th, 2025 and

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august 26th, 2025. Are

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there any questions regarding colleagues

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none and raise no, no questions madam, mme. May see

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item number 10, a consideration of resolutions on regular agenda resolution

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2025 dash nine three, adopting a preliminary rate for storm water services

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for fiscal year 2026 and setting a date for a public hearing to establish

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the final rate and assessment role. And we do have ms. Susan

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leor to present this item through you, madam mayor, susan.

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good afternoon, madam mayor, commissioner, acting

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city manager, city clerk, city staff, members of

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the visiting audience. My name is susan gooding library and

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I am acting as your financial services consultant in

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the capacity of interim financial services.

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and I will be presenting this item.

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the process of this resolution is to establish a preliminary

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form water assessment brief for collection through the broward county

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property appraisers office, so that we are in compliance with

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deadlines and public notice report. Just overview,

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the monthly rate will be $6 and 25 cents at annual rate

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of $75 per resident for a total revenue in our fy

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26 budget of 355,725,000.

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administrative action city staff will certify this,

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um, preliminary role to the vpa by august 4th

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and it will appear on the trim notice. The public hearing is

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set for september 15th, 2025 at the city commission

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meeting, and I would entertain any questions,

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alex and raise

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ms. Fox? No, madam mayor, no thank you. Thank you ms. Susan.

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item number, item number 10 b resolution 20 25 5 dash

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nine four adopting a preliminary rate for solid waste services for fiscal year 25 and

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26. And ms. Susan will also present this item through you. Madam mayor susan,

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all protocol have been observed and established value

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waste assessment, which resolution is to establish the

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preliminary salary rate service charge, which will be collected three

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pa the proposed rate is $272

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per resident. Also, there's no change from uh, 2026

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to 2025. There's no change. Estimated revenue to collect

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1,455,472.

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it also will be appeared on the trim notice to all residents

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commission approval. There will be september 15th I whole city

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be I entertaining any questions? This

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is an on your backup. Could you explain optional backyard surcharge of

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$2 and 61 cents, please?

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back, you said back charge. Back charge. It says optional backyard

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surcharge $2 and 61 cents.

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are we on solid waste? Yes.

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for you madam mayor. Um, so the optional backyard sur uh, surcharge,

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that is not something that's going to be on the trim notice per se, just the

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residential, um, pickup. But that's something that, um, is billed

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separately. Um, I believe through businesses if they choose to

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contact, um, waste management, who's our solid waste, um, farmer,

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what would the surcharge cover? What type of service? Well, everything that we

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do in the stormwater, um, I'm sorry, in the solid waste is

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for the solid waste enterprise funds. So it will cover operational costs

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as well. The

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2 72 would not cover operational costs. It should,

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yes. Then I I'm not understanding the two we can do and,

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and madam mayor, we can do also do some research and get back to you. Uh, tomorrow please.

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um, madam mayor, commissioner thomas. Commissioner thomas.

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thank you madam mayor. Um, not a comment. Not

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a comment. Just wanted to ask ms. Susan to please speak up

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more. Um, she kept drifting in her presentation to

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speak directly into the mic, if I'm having that issue. Maybe

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others are. Well, thank you. Thank you, commissioner. Thank you commissioner

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madam. Mayor madam mac. I think some of those charges

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also have to do with, um, if that area has a pool, maybe a

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large patio deck, possibly rain garden

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of some sort. Okay. But msid would bring us further information. Yeah.

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thank you madam. A thank

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you madam mayor. Resolution number 2025 dash nine five

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adopting the preliminary fire rescue services assessment for rates for fiscal year 2026

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and setting a date for a public hearing to establish the final rates for fire

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rescue services and ms. Susan will also present that item through

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you. Madam mayor, our protocol established and observed this

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resolution ensure compliance with city code section 46 dash

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2 8 8, chapter 46, and the florida statute 1 9 7

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0.3 6 32. It serves to establish

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the city intent to fund the fire rescue service through

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a non-ad special assessment

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estimated revenue for

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we are setting the rate. Um, and this will be done

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at our, the rate will be set at our september 15th, 2025

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commission meeting. And we are also maintaining

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the current rate structure. Um, I know there was a previous discussion about

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fire trucks and all of those, um, different things, offices and the

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safer. So this will, uh, become very important

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in setting this fire rescue preliminary rate

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for the fire services to bso. And this

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will also appear on our trim notice that will be sent to

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the bcpa on august 4th, 2021.

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questions, colleagues raise hand.

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ms. Pock no, madam mayor. No thank you ms. Susan mme. May

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stand. Item number 10 d resolution 2025 dash 0 9 6

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adopt a tentative millage rate for fiscal year 2026, established

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in of a rollback rate and setting a date for a public hearing on the proposed operating

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debt service millage rates. And ms. Susan will be presenting that item to you.

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again, all protocol observe and establish

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this resolution is to ensure compliance with section 2 0 0

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0.065 of the florida statute, establishing

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a proposed millage rate for 2026, certify the

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rollback rate and notifying broward county property appraiser's

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office. Our current millage rate is 8.6000,

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no change. There is also a voted debt service millage

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of 0.4910. There's

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no change there. Um, total proposed millage is

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9.0910, no change. The rollback

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rate will be 8.04 to four.

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the proposed operating millage exceeds the rollback rate

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by 6.93% and this will be, um, appearing

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on the trim notice to our residents revenue

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estimated to collect from our proposed rate is

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18,000,380 1002 68.

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if the rollback rate is utilized, it'll be revenue collected

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of 70 million 1 0 2 7 1 8

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and will be entertained. Any questions? Correct.

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raise hand. No questions. Mad. Thank you ms. Susan madam,

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a madam mayor, we do have a time, certain 5:30 pm

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that's for additional workshop items. Number five a. Would

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you like to take that item now, madam mayor? Yes. Discussion regarding supporting the newly

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formed chamber of commerce committee, future plans and needs in the establishment of the lauderdale lakes

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chamber of commerce. And mr. Patrick green will present

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that item green. And, um, actually I'll have ms. Vielka

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come to the podium. First to introduce mr. Green through you, madam mayor vca.

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good afternoon. Um, madam mayor, vice mayor, city commission,

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city attorney, uh, acting city manager

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or audience, virtual audience, colleagues and guests present for

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the record. My name is vca buchanan. I'm the economic development manager.

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this item pertains to a prior discussion with mr. Green,

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a member of the economic development advisory board. Mr. Green

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is leading the initiatives to establish the chamber of commerce here

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in lauderdale lakes today. He's joined by several members of

460
00:34:40,675 --> 00:34:44,365
the newly formed committee, which has been created to support incorporation

461
00:34:45,235 --> 00:34:49,035
of the chamber. They're present to share updates on their progress and

462
00:34:49,255 --> 00:34:53,255
outline the resources and support needed to move forward with the establishment.

463
00:34:54,355 --> 00:34:58,315
um, with that being said, madam chair, if, if you allow, uh, mr. Green is

464
00:34:58,535 --> 00:34:58,995
right here. Mr. Green,

465
00:35:04,675 --> 00:35:08,495
thank you very much. Madam mayor, commissioners, city

466
00:35:08,785 --> 00:35:12,435
manager, city the clerk, city attorney, members of the

467
00:35:12,875 --> 00:35:16,315
audience, a very special to you.

468
00:35:17,135 --> 00:35:21,035
my name is patrick green and on behalf of the business community,

469
00:35:21,845 --> 00:35:25,795
madam mayor, want to extend a hartford thanks to you

470
00:35:26,095 --> 00:35:29,955
and the commissioners, um, to the economic development advisory

471
00:35:30,245 --> 00:35:33,285
board, as well as to the members of staff

472
00:35:34,495 --> 00:35:38,205
of the city of florida lakes for your input and

473
00:35:38,645 --> 00:35:42,485
contribution to the larger lauderdale lakes team

474
00:35:42,705 --> 00:35:46,245
of commerce. It has not come to life. It is breathing

475
00:35:46,865 --> 00:35:50,805
and it's living. Um, lemme share with you, um, madam mayor, some of the

476
00:35:50,965 --> 00:35:54,905
progress that we have made since our meeting on june 25th that you

477
00:35:55,165 --> 00:35:58,795
were in attendance. We have selected a, a very dynamic

478
00:35:59,855 --> 00:36:03,665
board of nine members. Um, and these are

479
00:36:04,405 --> 00:36:08,285
trailblazers who have given their time, um, and the expertise

480
00:36:08,765 --> 00:36:12,445
to ensuring that the laws that the league stream of commerce is gonna become successful.

481
00:36:13,945 --> 00:36:17,765
um, is a president, a vice president, secretary, treasurer,

482
00:36:18,665 --> 00:36:22,485
events director, marketing director, government liaison, liaison officer,

483
00:36:23,145 --> 00:36:27,125
and the director of large. And I'm happy to share with you that we have two or four members here

484
00:36:27,405 --> 00:36:31,285
today. Uh, we have ms. Ann doza, who is our vice president,

485
00:36:32,585 --> 00:36:36,355
and we also have mr. Borough, who's our marketing director. That

486
00:36:36,645 --> 00:36:39,945
is ken over there at our first board meeting on july 8th.

487
00:36:40,765 --> 00:36:44,285
um, madam mayor, we officially adopted the bylaws

488
00:36:45,205 --> 00:36:49,075
as well as the article of in cooperation. Um, since that the

489
00:36:49,295 --> 00:36:52,395
chamber has applied to for registration, um,

490
00:36:53,355 --> 00:36:56,995
uh, to the state of florida. And we have also sought the

491
00:36:57,485 --> 00:37:01,445
5 0 1 c3 designation, which we will do after we have gotten the approval from

492
00:37:01,735 --> 00:37:05,625
the state. Um, once registration is completed, we'll open, of

493
00:37:05,845 --> 00:37:09,445
course, a bank account, um, we're paying members

494
00:37:10,115 --> 00:37:13,935
will be able to have, um, their membership dues, uh, deposited

495
00:37:15,285 --> 00:37:19,115
and signal the full launch of the chamber. Uh, meanwhile,

496
00:37:19,785 --> 00:37:23,605
our marketing events and membership teams, um, have already

497
00:37:24,275 --> 00:37:27,965
started work, um, in making sure that the foundation

498
00:37:28,625 --> 00:37:32,435
is is clearly set. Um, our marketing

499
00:37:33,045 --> 00:37:36,945
efforts include creating a website. So we've started the process. Uh,

500
00:37:37,215 --> 00:37:40,405
we've also started the creation of the social media accounts,

501
00:37:41,425 --> 00:37:45,285
and of course there are promotional materials that we're looking at to ensure

502
00:37:45,565 --> 00:37:48,985
that the awareness came created, uh, within the

503
00:37:49,715 --> 00:37:52,925
only 650 active businesses that we have in our city.

504
00:37:54,145 --> 00:37:57,635
um, the chain was present at the last financial educational,

505
00:37:58,985 --> 00:38:02,825
uh, fear that was hosted, um, right here. Um,

506
00:38:03,385 --> 00:38:07,365
at the event we got 19 businesses gave us

507
00:38:07,525 --> 00:38:11,365
the information, um, and asked us to reach out to them

508
00:38:11,875 --> 00:38:15,765
when things have gotten off so they can become members. The membership team

509
00:38:16,065 --> 00:38:19,235
has created a very compelling value proposition,

510
00:38:20,145 --> 00:38:23,725
um, that is structured to in different investment

511
00:38:24,255 --> 00:38:27,665
tiers. So you'll have different tiers, different membership, um,

512
00:38:28,975 --> 00:38:32,195
values that they will end up getting. We have from students,

513
00:38:33,055 --> 00:38:35,865
uh, straight up to honorary levels.

514
00:38:37,145 --> 00:38:40,925
we wanna make sure that, for example, if there's a student who is or still

515
00:38:41,205 --> 00:38:45,205
in college who is, uh, business minded or business

516
00:38:45,285 --> 00:38:49,205
orientated, then we can get them inside the chamber to kind

517
00:38:49,365 --> 00:38:53,185
of start off the process of building the businesses. And,

518
00:38:53,565 --> 00:38:57,365
um, taken on the entrepreneurial spirit that they have.

519
00:38:58,265 --> 00:39:02,205
um, to build momentum, the chamber will host a monthly business

520
00:39:02,365 --> 00:39:05,805
breakfast, um, which is going to be one of our signature event.

521
00:39:06,785 --> 00:39:10,725
um, and in that, uh, breakfast will invite, you know,

522
00:39:10,805 --> 00:39:14,475
as many members as we can get. Uh, our goal

523
00:39:14,865 --> 00:39:18,845
is between now and the end of december, we are

524
00:39:19,065 --> 00:39:22,785
looking to register at least 200 members

525
00:39:23,485 --> 00:39:27,365
out of the over 650 that we have. We

526
00:39:27,595 --> 00:39:30,435
do have the database, we do have the list, we have contact information.

527
00:39:31,615 --> 00:39:35,435
and so the team is going to be working very, very hard to ensure

528
00:39:35,715 --> 00:39:39,145
that we can achieve that goal. Um,

529
00:39:40,625 --> 00:39:44,525
we know that this is ambitious, madam, madam mayor, um, but I, I

530
00:39:44,645 --> 00:39:47,995
can guarantee you that the board and the team that we have working is gonna work,

531
00:39:48,705 --> 00:39:51,565
um, as seriously to make sure that we achieve that goal.

532
00:39:53,285 --> 00:39:57,085
we know madam mayor, that the city recognizes how valuable, um,

533
00:39:57,505 --> 00:40:01,055
a vibrant chamber is. Strong chamber means

534
00:40:02,045 --> 00:40:05,805
a more robust and compensative business community, increased tax revenues

535
00:40:06,985 --> 00:40:10,765
and inviting environment for new businesses,

536
00:40:11,625 --> 00:40:15,495
and of course, greater civic engagement in keeping our city clean.

537
00:40:16,015 --> 00:40:19,405
green . There's job creation,

538
00:40:20,065 --> 00:40:24,045
um, expanded access to state and federal grant opportunities through which

539
00:40:24,245 --> 00:40:27,915
these goals. Um, madam mayor, we are asking for

540
00:40:28,515 --> 00:40:31,965
modest investment from the city and it's modest because

541
00:40:33,025 --> 00:40:36,415
we know that in other cities, the chambers that existed there,

542
00:40:37,275 --> 00:40:41,225
they did get some help from the cities to start the process off.

543
00:40:41,585 --> 00:40:45,505
we get the training wheel going until they're able to ride on, um,

544
00:40:45,825 --> 00:40:49,405
the regular wheels. Specifically, we are requesting $5,000

545
00:40:50,345 --> 00:40:53,765
to cover the cost of three monthly break fast.

546
00:40:55,095 --> 00:40:58,675
so the state will look, become sponsor of those three break fast.

547
00:40:59,655 --> 00:41:03,315
and then after that we will go ahead and use what the income

548
00:41:03,675 --> 00:41:07,665
we have generated from membership and other activities fund

549
00:41:08,215 --> 00:41:11,645
all our act activities going forward. Um,

550
00:41:13,305 --> 00:41:17,135
this investment, madam chairman, will allow the chamber apart from all the

551
00:41:17,995 --> 00:41:21,965
benefits that I outlined before, we'll also provide you with a banner at events,

552
00:41:22,745 --> 00:41:26,555
um, on our website as well as so ones

553
00:41:26,845 --> 00:41:30,245
to do at that point. We will make sure that we have that on it as well.

554
00:41:31,135 --> 00:41:34,685
um, madam mayor, this is more than a sponsorship. It's a partnership

555
00:41:35,245 --> 00:41:39,225
for growth chance of, so the seeds of a

556
00:41:39,345 --> 00:41:42,385
more prosperous la the lakes business community.

557
00:41:44,055 --> 00:41:47,845
madam mayor commissioners, we are standing at the threshold

558
00:41:48,625 --> 00:41:52,495
of something special and extraordinary for thank you for

559
00:41:52,695 --> 00:41:56,655
believing the vision and thank you for your support. Thank you in

560
00:41:56,815 --> 00:42:00,605
advance for the contribution and sure that you will make ensure that

561
00:42:01,195 --> 00:42:03,935
the city and the law ex chamber

562
00:42:06,955 --> 00:42:10,865
questions. Commissioner thomas. Commissioner

563
00:42:11,665 --> 00:42:15,225
thomas. Thank you madam mayor. Thank you mr. Green.

564
00:42:16,175 --> 00:42:20,025
your presentation is always, um, you know,

565
00:42:20,655 --> 00:42:24,645
top-notch and, um, I, I do look forward to

566
00:42:25,675 --> 00:42:29,545
being engaged in the participation and I hope my colleagues

567
00:42:30,045 --> 00:42:33,725
as well just want to clarify. You said, um,

568
00:42:34,885 --> 00:42:38,755
the sponsorship would be for the first three

569
00:42:39,105 --> 00:42:43,105
months of breakfast for the meet and greet. Is that what I

570
00:42:43,225 --> 00:42:47,155
heard you, madam chairman? Madam mayor? Uh, yes. Commissioner.

571
00:42:50,785 --> 00:42:54,575
that was commissioner. Pardon?

572
00:42:55,285 --> 00:42:59,165
madam mayor. Yes, go ahead, commissioner thomas. And the total

573
00:42:59,615 --> 00:43:03,335
amount, if I heard you correctly, is about $5,000 you're

574
00:43:03,755 --> 00:43:07,755
looking at. So, uh, to you madam mayor. So the, the total

575
00:43:07,955 --> 00:43:09,425
budget that we have is 9,600

576
00:43:12,975 --> 00:43:16,895
and I believe $56 mm-hmm . And what we're looking to

577
00:43:17,115 --> 00:43:20,395
do is we, and that will cover things like promotional

578
00:43:21,235 --> 00:43:24,835
materials and everything that is needed, um, to get the breakfast going.

579
00:43:25,695 --> 00:43:29,635
um, we didn't want to charge members, um, in the initial stages

580
00:43:29,995 --> 00:43:33,915
because we want an incentive to get people in there, as many people as possible

581
00:43:34,495 --> 00:43:38,355
so that we can try and convert them over to become members. Um, and so

582
00:43:38,815 --> 00:43:42,395
we will use that as an incentive to invite as many people in there as possible

583
00:43:43,175 --> 00:43:46,805
to be able to get them to become members. Now, once they become members, then after

584
00:43:47,185 --> 00:43:51,175
that, after the third, after the third one, then we'll look at,

585
00:43:51,495 --> 00:43:55,355
you know, other revenue, um, opportunities that we can use

586
00:43:55,555 --> 00:43:59,235
to fund all the great class going forward. Okay. Through

587
00:43:59,595 --> 00:44:03,215
you madam mayor, mr. Thomas. Thank you. Uh, mr. Green,

588
00:44:04,375 --> 00:44:08,315
uh, also with that tier, I hope that nonprofits would

589
00:44:08,635 --> 00:44:12,525
be included in that tier as well. You, madam

590
00:44:12,845 --> 00:44:16,665
mayor. Um, that is the second tier, so we

591
00:44:16,885 --> 00:44:20,445
wanna make sure that all the nonprofits who made such meaningful

592
00:44:21,405 --> 00:44:25,125
contribution to the city, um, that they're involved in this as well.

593
00:44:26,885 --> 00:44:30,815
thank you so much. Thank you madam mayor. It's

594
00:44:31,425 --> 00:44:35,305
one question of the 19 businesses from the resource fair that we

595
00:44:35,465 --> 00:44:39,385
had, have we contacted them any? And what has been the response as far

596
00:44:39,585 --> 00:44:43,505
as membership? Alright, so what we're

597
00:44:43,745 --> 00:44:47,565
looking to do, madam chairman, in addition to the list that we already have, we

598
00:44:47,785 --> 00:44:51,535
did make some initial contact just to follow up. Um, but

599
00:44:51,875 --> 00:44:55,855
in terms of the information that we can provide, we wanted to make sure that we

600
00:44:56,075 --> 00:44:59,355
can give them the value that they will get when they become members,

601
00:45:00,335 --> 00:45:03,795
um, and, and other pertinent information to allow them to become members.

602
00:45:04,655 --> 00:45:08,235
so we haven't converted them as yet, but we have made just some initial,

603
00:45:08,735 --> 00:45:12,475
you know, uh, contact just to say, hey, listen, thank you for stopping by the table.

604
00:45:13,295 --> 00:45:16,955
um, and then we look forward to providing them with additional information. Thank

605
00:45:17,305 --> 00:45:20,925
you. Mad mayor, mr. Harrison. Um, mr. Green,

606
00:45:21,485 --> 00:45:25,005
thank you for the presentation. Um, as you know, the city wants to partner

607
00:45:25,515 --> 00:45:29,405
with the newly formed chamber. Um, I'm in support of the chamber,

608
00:45:29,805 --> 00:45:33,485
I think is gonna be, uh, needed for the business community here in lauderdale

609
00:45:33,855 --> 00:45:37,725
lakes. Um, I actually think more businesses need to have a voice within city

610
00:45:38,015 --> 00:45:41,735
hall, and we haven't been doing a good job at doing that. So thank you for your leadership on this.

611
00:45:42,605 --> 00:45:46,545
um, the last discussion we had, you, you did come back and told us you would

612
00:45:46,665 --> 00:45:50,625
be coming to asking for some support, some resources to help with the initial steps, um, which

613
00:45:50,865 --> 00:45:54,015
is understandable. Uh, you mentioned some items create a website,

614
00:45:55,245 --> 00:45:59,065
um, marketing for social media. Obviously this is gonna,

615
00:45:59,485 --> 00:46:03,185
um, include creating flyers. Is there a cost associated with those items

616
00:46:03,525 --> 00:46:07,465
as well? And, and, and do you currently, uh, have the funds for those items?

617
00:46:08,565 --> 00:46:12,485
um, the funds for, sorry, through you madam mayor. Um, the

618
00:46:12,705 --> 00:46:16,185
funds for social media, the website creation, um, is taken care of already.

619
00:46:17,005 --> 00:46:20,905
um, we do have that covered. Um, and so, you know, this

620
00:46:21,065 --> 00:46:24,965
is why we are not included in anything like that in or any requests to

621
00:46:25,185 --> 00:46:28,665
be to this. Awesome. Um, have you already started?

622
00:46:29,195 --> 00:46:32,985
thank you three madam mayor. Um, I did mention last time that we also want

623
00:46:33,225 --> 00:46:37,145
to make sure we're, um, encouraging the businesses to invest as well. Have you

624
00:46:37,485 --> 00:46:41,225
raised, uh, some type of funds from the business members that are currently a part of the chamber?

625
00:46:41,965 --> 00:46:45,805
sue, you, madam mayor? Um, well, as I stated before, the

626
00:46:46,115 --> 00:46:49,865
membership, uh, committee that we have, uh, in peace right now, we have

627
00:46:50,135 --> 00:46:54,065
just about completed the value proposition that we

628
00:46:54,265 --> 00:46:58,185
want bring forward to the business community. Um, and it

629
00:46:58,345 --> 00:47:02,075
will be unfair to go to them and say, hey, listen, you know, this is what your investment

630
00:47:02,455 --> 00:47:06,395
is going to be without proving value to them. And so now that we have

631
00:47:06,535 --> 00:47:10,075
had that, um, I got the report this morning from, uh, our membership

632
00:47:10,795 --> 00:47:14,505
director and we are gonna just look at it from a board level, ensure that

633
00:47:15,095 --> 00:47:18,995
it is something that, um, is valuable to the members

634
00:47:19,375 --> 00:47:23,075
as well as well as valuable to the chamber. When we have done that,

635
00:47:23,505 --> 00:47:26,795
then that is when we start looking at getting investments from them

636
00:47:27,575 --> 00:47:31,205
to be able to help to finance some of the activities and

637
00:47:31,685 --> 00:47:35,505
functions that we're good having. Um, so to answer your question, no, not yet,

638
00:47:36,145 --> 00:47:39,985
but it is important. Madam mayor. Yeah, mr. Green, I just feel like we're

639
00:47:40,185 --> 00:47:44,105
kind of probably putting a cart before the horse on a, on a few things here. Um, I

640
00:47:44,225 --> 00:47:47,985
think we should be having that discussions first, getting those commitments first,

641
00:47:48,735 --> 00:47:52,515
setting up the membership process first. Um, those 19

642
00:47:52,875 --> 00:47:56,635
businesses that was at the financial literacy fair, we, we could have had a process to funnel them,

643
00:47:56,895 --> 00:47:59,515
get them engaged, pay membership, um,

644
00:48:01,495 --> 00:48:05,495
I mean, I'm not against us putting something towards, uh, a breakfast, but to, to do that event

645
00:48:05,815 --> 00:48:09,645
and then try to express the value at that time. You know, we've already

646
00:48:10,245 --> 00:48:14,045
invested. There's no telling if they'll, uh, you know, see the value in that.

647
00:48:15,355 --> 00:48:19,335
um, I just, I just think it's kind of, um, and, and my other question is how much would each

648
00:48:19,535 --> 00:48:23,335
breakfast cost? I know you said that should cover the first three to 5,000. How much would each breakfast cost?

649
00:48:23,825 --> 00:48:27,235
thank you. So I'll answer two questions to you management and I, um,

650
00:48:28,195 --> 00:48:31,795
so I do, I can appreciate the, the sentiments that you share about the,

651
00:48:32,715 --> 00:48:36,375
the, the cat before the the horse. Um, the thing is that

652
00:48:38,315 --> 00:48:42,305
what we don't want to do is to rush through something and

653
00:48:42,525 --> 00:48:46,365
then make errors in the process. It's a, it's a thought out process

654
00:48:46,915 --> 00:48:50,435
that we are using, um, with the nine directors to ensure that

655
00:48:51,235 --> 00:48:54,845
when we put something out there, it is real. So part of that process involves

656
00:48:55,725 --> 00:48:59,605
argument c researching some of the, um, chambers of commerce around us.

657
00:48:59,875 --> 00:49:03,835
they're gonna see what the market is, is charging for investment, what

658
00:49:04,205 --> 00:49:07,995
value they're providing based on that, then we can coin something that

659
00:49:08,285 --> 00:49:12,245
will fit and match what we have in our city. If we were to go to

660
00:49:12,405 --> 00:49:16,405
a business, for example, the 19 business that we, um, saw a couple of weeks

661
00:49:16,545 --> 00:49:20,455
ago and said to them, hey, listen, um, the cost for membership is going to be, uh, $50

662
00:49:21,545 --> 00:49:25,135
or 300, what are you giving us for that?

663
00:49:26,005 --> 00:49:29,975
well, we would need to have something to give to them. So I'm saying we have not lost them

664
00:49:30,175 --> 00:49:34,165
and we have not lost anybody. What we want to do is to make sure that the process that

665
00:49:34,455 --> 00:49:38,375
we use, um, it is proven, tested, has value for the

666
00:49:38,495 --> 00:49:42,495
persons who are receiving it, and then we can deliver. Um, the second

667
00:49:43,015 --> 00:49:46,055
question, uh, through you madam mayor, regarding the cost of the breakfast,

668
00:49:47,275 --> 00:49:50,695
the, the food itself gonna cost us, uh, around $13

669
00:49:51,325 --> 00:49:51,325
each.

670
00:49:56,215 --> 00:49:59,295
you madam mayor, how much is each breakfast gonna cost? I'm saying it's 30

671
00:50:00,235 --> 00:50:04,105
$13. $13 each breakfast is, no, no, sorry,

672
00:50:04,425 --> 00:50:08,265
sorry, you're asking for three, madam mayor, you said there are three breakfast events, correct?

673
00:50:08,695 --> 00:50:11,625
yeah. Okay. How much is each event going to cost?

674
00:50:13,035 --> 00:50:16,655
so each event is gonna run us around a thousand dollars.

675
00:50:20,945 --> 00:50:24,695
so do you mad mayor? Disagree. So the

676
00:50:25,425 --> 00:50:29,115
cost of the breakfast, we are trying to get at least, uh, around a hundred persons,

677
00:50:29,785 --> 00:50:30,365
uh, to each breakfast.

678
00:50:33,865 --> 00:50:37,645
so you're talking about, um, you're talking about on, uh,

679
00:50:38,195 --> 00:50:42,165
300 people over the course of the three months.

680
00:50:43,815 --> 00:50:47,715
um, and so when we add in all the other stuff to promote and tools

681
00:50:47,935 --> 00:50:51,675
and so on, um, that was where our cost comes up to .

682
00:50:52,865 --> 00:50:56,575
mayor, thank you for that. Uh, mr. Green, um, again,

683
00:50:56,925 --> 00:51:00,325
it's, it's, it's kind of vague. It is costing around 3000, but you're asking for five.

684
00:51:01,425 --> 00:51:05,405
um, again, I support the chamber. I think we can, uh, put together a chamber. I think

685
00:51:05,445 --> 00:51:09,445
it's gonna be beneficial. Um, I, I personally feel like I think we

686
00:51:09,645 --> 00:51:13,505
have the network out there to somehow help with that $5,000. Uh,

687
00:51:13,805 --> 00:51:17,805
I think the city more than likely would be committed to helping towards that. But I,

688
00:51:18,045 --> 00:51:22,045
I think it has to be a partnership, like you say, where you can come back and say, here

689
00:51:22,245 --> 00:51:26,205
are the businesses that are putting skin in the game willing to invest towards this. And we need

690
00:51:26,365 --> 00:51:30,165
help from the city to help get the rest of this, uh, to reach the finish line.

691
00:51:30,865 --> 00:51:34,605
uh, I, I don't want to get into the habit of, uh, the city being every time,

692
00:51:34,985 --> 00:51:38,815
and I know we talked about this, uh, but again, we're,

693
00:51:39,815 --> 00:51:43,765
we're not over the chamber officially, so we have to work with the chamber, but I, I personally

694
00:51:44,125 --> 00:51:48,085
think you can, uh, especially if you keep network and raise some of

695
00:51:48,165 --> 00:51:51,685
the funds from the members of, uh, to, to, to host these,

696
00:51:52,185 --> 00:51:55,645
uh, breakfasts, you're looking to host disagree. Just for clarification,

697
00:51:56,585 --> 00:52:00,395
um, just to make sure that we understand where the numbers are. I, I did say 3000, 5,000,

698
00:52:01,625 --> 00:52:05,285
um, 5,000 includes the cost of the other stuff.

699
00:52:05,665 --> 00:52:09,405
so it's not just providing breakfast. Uh, we need promotional stuff

700
00:52:09,725 --> 00:52:13,255
to be able to get people there as well. Um, so the additional costs

701
00:52:13,895 --> 00:52:17,785
above what the breakfast costs would include everything else to

702
00:52:18,005 --> 00:52:21,705
get a hundred members into one, feed them, talk to them,

703
00:52:22,205 --> 00:52:26,005
get them all motivated, excited to become part of the member. Um,

704
00:52:26,805 --> 00:52:30,465
and, and, and we are not against having members having skin in the game as well.

705
00:52:31,005 --> 00:52:34,545
um, that has to be the part because the chamber is not the city.

706
00:52:35,325 --> 00:52:39,235
we are going to be having some friendly fights with

707
00:52:39,395 --> 00:52:43,095
the city, I hope sometimes to be able to get things done for the

708
00:52:43,475 --> 00:52:47,435
business community. So we don't want to feel as if the city owes us

709
00:52:47,575 --> 00:52:51,355
and we can't go to the city and say, hey, listen, what you're doing is wrong. This is a better

710
00:52:51,615 --> 00:52:55,435
way based on our own research. That's not what we're saying. But we, we think

711
00:52:55,635 --> 00:52:59,195
it is prudent for the city to partner is the business community

712
00:53:00,215 --> 00:53:03,305
to ensure that they can function. The

713
00:53:04,365 --> 00:53:08,195
benefits of a chamber is proven that when

714
00:53:09,045 --> 00:53:12,765
businesses do well in a city, the city will do well. And so

715
00:53:13,055 --> 00:53:16,845
your investment here should not be looked at as

716
00:53:17,525 --> 00:53:21,055
we are just given money. You be in a an atm, they're

717
00:53:21,545 --> 00:53:25,205
providing money for, um, uh, a chamber is an investment

718
00:53:25,755 --> 00:53:29,645
that has been made to ensure that the benefits

719
00:53:29,985 --> 00:53:31,565
can come back to the city and its resident.

720
00:53:34,545 --> 00:53:36,745
okay. And raise

721
00:53:38,615 --> 00:53:41,305
michael williams. Thank you mr. Green for that presentation.

722
00:53:42,705 --> 00:53:46,565
I think the chamber commerce is a great idea and

723
00:53:46,825 --> 00:53:49,825
I hope my colleagues will jump on board and support him with the $5,000.

724
00:53:51,115 --> 00:53:53,795
thank you. Thank you.

725
00:53:55,405 --> 00:53:58,595
thank you for your presentations. Thank you madam chair, madam a cm.

726
00:54:00,025 --> 00:54:03,655
thank you madam mayor. Thank you ms. Vca. We do have a time certain

727
00:54:04,395 --> 00:54:08,105
of 6:00 pm it is 5:54 pm would

728
00:54:08,455 --> 00:54:12,295
you like to go ahead and take the time? Certain now, madam mayor? Yes. Advi item number

729
00:54:12,575 --> 00:54:15,775
five b advisory board presentation to the city commission.

730
00:54:16,995 --> 00:54:20,895
we do have the budget advisory committee members and we

731
00:54:21,015 --> 00:54:24,435
do have ms. Mattel, dr. Mattel stevenson, dr. Stevens.

732
00:54:27,505 --> 00:54:31,485
good evening madam mayor. Our commissioner's, uh, c assistants,

733
00:54:32,155 --> 00:54:35,585
I mean our act, city manager, our city attorney, and everyone else in our viewing

734
00:54:36,395 --> 00:54:40,265
audience. I'm gonna ask the illustrious members of the budget advisory committee

735
00:54:41,095 --> 00:54:44,905
to come up. Um, we have ms. Janine young, who is our vice chair, barbara smith,

736
00:54:46,005 --> 00:54:49,755
who's our secretary, mr. Earl estelle, who is one of our members

737
00:54:50,135 --> 00:54:53,915
at large and simone shepherd, who is not here. But we had

738
00:54:54,155 --> 00:54:57,995
a very active budget advisory committee. We met and we wanna

739
00:54:58,195 --> 00:55:02,115
say thank you for at least listen listening to one of the recommendations last year that we start earlier.

740
00:55:03,295 --> 00:55:07,295
and so we stand tonight to present to you our 2026 budget

741
00:55:07,715 --> 00:55:11,615
recommendations based off of the information that we had available during

742
00:55:12,035 --> 00:55:15,885
our meeting times. One of the things we want to caution, I know that the finance department

743
00:55:17,055 --> 00:55:20,795
put in deadlines for departments to enter budgets, but it's,

744
00:55:21,105 --> 00:55:24,795
it's hard for us to completely do the work that you have set out to appoint

745
00:55:25,175 --> 00:55:28,595
us to do if those budgets are not submitted in a timely manner.

746
00:55:29,555 --> 00:55:33,545
I think that we had maybe one or two meetings that we were actually able to actually see budgets

747
00:55:34,335 --> 00:55:38,315
to work with for the departments. So our recommendations are based on the information that we have,

748
00:55:39,695 --> 00:55:43,595
we will number one, suggest that the city adopts the current millage

749
00:55:43,995 --> 00:55:47,695
rate of 8.6000. We

750
00:55:48,145 --> 00:55:52,075
also caution, and I know that we have a fire assessment that they just

751
00:55:52,435 --> 00:55:56,425
received the results for. So our, our recommendation is that

752
00:55:56,865 --> 00:56:00,665
when you get that fire assessment and that it is thoroughly reviewed with

753
00:56:01,155 --> 00:56:05,115
the chief and budget that you look at that 'cause it is our belief that

754
00:56:05,375 --> 00:56:08,975
any assessment, whether it's stormwater, water, fire, or

755
00:56:11,195 --> 00:56:15,115
it's one more stormwater, the sanitation, that those assessments

756
00:56:16,415 --> 00:56:20,325
fully support those services. Because what often happens is when

757
00:56:20,525 --> 00:56:24,045
those assessments do not, I know no commissioner wants to say we are increasing your assessment,

758
00:56:24,625 --> 00:56:28,485
but when those assessments do not support the services, you end up

759
00:56:28,685 --> 00:56:32,645
taking it from another pot of money and eventually your reserves begin to dwindle.

760
00:56:33,305 --> 00:56:36,645
so it is our thing that we support whatever the final results of the fire assessment

761
00:56:37,445 --> 00:56:40,885
analysis will, will give you. Same thing with the storm water,

762
00:56:41,595 --> 00:56:45,445
just to make sure that that's cost recovery in place so that I'm not talking

763
00:56:45,645 --> 00:56:49,625
over anybody head. It's the whole thing that whatever you charge, it

764
00:56:49,845 --> 00:56:53,825
takes care of all of those services. That's what we're recommending. So that means that if

765
00:56:54,045 --> 00:56:57,525
what we're charging doesn't take care of the services that you strongly look at and assessment,

766
00:56:58,275 --> 00:57:01,315
that will totally take care of the services themselves. Okay?

767
00:57:03,275 --> 00:57:06,915
also that we really, um, look at a replacement plan for major equipment.

768
00:57:07,925 --> 00:57:11,615
I know we've had so many conversations around equipment, but so that the city stays

769
00:57:12,005 --> 00:57:15,965
fiscally sound that you have in place or ensure that the city

770
00:57:16,475 --> 00:57:20,005
manager when you hire one put in place with those departments

771
00:57:20,565 --> 00:57:24,315
that use major equipment, heavy equipment, a replacement plan

772
00:57:24,665 --> 00:57:28,565
for all equipment. Because if you do not put a replacement plan in

773
00:57:28,765 --> 00:57:32,585
place, you wake up with a surprise and sometimes that surprise can be to the tomb of

774
00:57:32,805 --> 00:57:36,605
$300,000. So it is, it is, our recommendation is that

775
00:57:37,025 --> 00:57:40,715
all major equipment has a replacement plan in place. Also,

776
00:57:41,085 --> 00:57:44,805
I know that we've been working with a allow, um, with lost revenue, um, that covid

777
00:57:45,125 --> 00:57:48,795
money that's lingering around. Our recommendation is that

778
00:57:49,265 --> 00:57:53,245
we start looking honestly at those. I know a lot of that funding

779
00:57:53,755 --> 00:57:57,325
went to towards minor home repair rent assistance,

780
00:57:57,945 --> 00:58:01,485
and that we understand that we don't have our residents depending

781
00:58:01,965 --> 00:58:05,245
on a pot of money that after 2026 will not be available.

782
00:58:06,695 --> 00:58:10,425
and so we want to caution, um, the city on making sure that

783
00:58:10,765 --> 00:58:14,755
we're easing our, whether it's minor home repair, whether it's hardening of

784
00:58:14,835 --> 00:58:18,675
the homes, whether it's financial rent assistance, that that money that

785
00:58:18,955 --> 00:58:22,875
we reallocated for lost revenue, that we all know by the end of, I know 12 20 26

786
00:58:24,335 --> 00:58:28,315
is when some of it, all of it has to be done. That we don't depend on those

787
00:58:28,475 --> 00:58:32,075
programs. Okay. Um, other budget considerations you can read,

788
00:58:32,695 --> 00:58:36,505
but we just wanna make sure that our city is looking at the impact that tariffs

789
00:58:36,995 --> 00:58:40,995
may have on some of the equipment or services that we purchase, that we look at the impact

790
00:58:41,395 --> 00:58:44,715
even at a city of our size, that the big beautiful bill passage

791
00:58:45,585 --> 00:58:49,565
will impact. How does that impact our city? Also, we

792
00:58:49,765 --> 00:58:53,645
get the cops grants and we're all screaming about yes, you know, we do know that

793
00:58:53,805 --> 00:58:57,765
there's a cost to the city and after the fourth year, just making sure we have a place

794
00:58:58,505 --> 00:59:02,215
to do it. I know we're reapplying for those fundings, but we need to have a place since

795
00:59:02,565 --> 00:59:06,405
public safety was something that each one of you when we met with you said was a

796
00:59:06,765 --> 00:59:10,595
priority that we're looking at what is a way that we can maintain this level, even

797
00:59:11,105 --> 00:59:14,605
if cops funding go away. So we wanted that to stay at your front forefront.

798
00:59:15,625 --> 00:59:19,325
um, also wanna make sure we're creating programs that can ensure that our neighbors

799
00:59:19,785 --> 00:59:22,825
are prepared and ready for emergency situations. Um,

800
00:59:23,865 --> 00:59:27,375
one other one I wanna bring up is, oh, an analysis, right?

801
00:59:28,145 --> 00:59:31,605
an ana a full analysis of all of your positions that we have because,

802
00:59:32,185 --> 00:59:36,075
and a lot of the program modifications that we did see, a lot of it requested

803
00:59:36,855 --> 00:59:40,705
additional staff. And so my thing is, if we're currently

804
00:59:41,205 --> 00:59:45,165
not filling positions we have now, we're cre we're creating more. But that we really do

805
00:59:45,505 --> 00:59:49,265
a full analysis of all of our departments, all of the staff and where we're

806
00:59:49,545 --> 00:59:53,385
at, so that you can make sure that when things are presented to you that are for your power

807
00:59:53,585 --> 00:59:57,245
to vote on, that we're making decisions based off facts, not off our

808
00:59:57,705 --> 01:00:01,545
feelings. The other thing was to make sure that we review departmental level

809
01:00:01,895 --> 01:00:05,745
budgets for opportunities to look at how we reduce costs. I think we said this

810
01:00:05,945 --> 01:00:09,865
before, 'cause oftentimes when we have a changeover in staff, we don't know or you've

811
01:00:10,185 --> 01:00:14,145
not been presented, hey, you're just presented with, hey, this is something we like, we wanna start this

812
01:00:14,385 --> 01:00:18,225
new process. But you've gotta start asking the hard questions. What is the impact?

813
01:00:18,695 --> 01:00:22,525
have we spent any money on, on things that we've not used? And

814
01:00:22,745 --> 01:00:26,655
so we wanna just make sure that you're doing that. And so also explore

815
01:00:27,165 --> 01:00:31,145
new revenue sources like cares act funding, medicaid economic and recovery

816
01:00:31,265 --> 01:00:35,245
funding and public emergency medical transplant. So that is

817
01:00:35,425 --> 01:00:39,325
our presentation that we wanted to make to you guys on the recommendations on the

818
01:00:39,485 --> 01:00:41,935
information that we've had. Are there any questions, colleagues

819
01:00:44,885 --> 01:00:48,525
hand raised? No. Madam.

820
01:00:49,065 --> 01:00:52,895
yes, she does have her hand. Commissioner thomas. Thank you madam mayor. Thank

821
01:00:53,245 --> 01:00:57,205
you dr. Stevens for that, uh, recommendation. All those recommendation

822
01:00:58,445 --> 01:01:01,875
thoroughly, um, looked through because you had earlier

823
01:01:02,715 --> 01:01:06,485
time in order to, you know, assess what was given

824
01:01:06,905 --> 01:01:10,635
to you. Um, I thank

825
01:01:10,985 --> 01:01:14,985
you for that. Even some of those, uh, recommendation that you gave

826
01:01:15,965 --> 01:01:19,785
are to be taken, uh, thought wordly because

827
01:01:21,105 --> 01:01:24,585
I do see each and every one of you on the board have the city

828
01:01:25,165 --> 01:01:28,605
at heart. So thank you very much for that. Um,

829
01:01:29,285 --> 01:01:32,375
all that you recommended and, and I'm, I'm also

830
01:01:33,325 --> 01:01:37,145
in agreement with that, um, the

831
01:01:37,365 --> 01:01:40,295
assessments to take a look at our assessment

832
01:01:41,595 --> 01:01:45,075
when it comes to us for server service,

833
01:01:46,205 --> 01:01:49,685
recovery and support of those services. We don't want to

834
01:01:50,365 --> 01:01:53,845
maintain what we have if it's not covering

835
01:01:54,385 --> 01:01:58,235
the services that we do provide. 'cause I know some of the services have

836
01:01:58,595 --> 01:02:02,045
gone up over the years. So thank you very much for that recommendation,

837
01:02:02,885 --> 01:02:04,605
those recommendation by the team.

838
01:02:07,495 --> 01:02:11,365
thank you dr. Stevens and your team for the

839
01:02:11,525 --> 01:02:15,405
hard work that you have put in. I also want to thank you for inviting the mayor and commission

840
01:02:15,765 --> 01:02:19,765
to your meeting. It was a very informative meeting and a very sharing meeting and we

841
01:02:19,885 --> 01:02:23,245
appreciated the opportunity to discuss with you all what the mayor and commission

842
01:02:24,295 --> 01:02:28,205
would like to see as priorities in our city. And definitely the one that

843
01:02:28,445 --> 01:02:32,405
I, all of them, but the analysis of staff positions is one that

844
01:02:32,565 --> 01:02:36,365
really should be with that. But thank you so very, very much. I forgot to mention

845
01:02:36,665 --> 01:02:40,525
one key thing we did talk about at our last meeting. Thank you. We talked about how to get the community.

846
01:02:41,295 --> 01:02:45,265
madam mayor, we talked about how to get the community aboard. So next cycle, uh,

847
01:02:45,545 --> 01:02:49,265
we do wanna host a meeting where all of the advisory boards

848
01:02:50,115 --> 01:02:54,045
come to a budget workshop so that as they're making requests that they understand.

849
01:02:54,805 --> 01:02:58,725
'cause sometimes we operate in silos and we only see our portion, but I think that if

850
01:02:58,925 --> 01:03:02,815
we involve have one meeting we talked about with every advisory board

851
01:03:03,545 --> 01:03:07,305
and the budget advisory board along with the commission, then I think that now we

852
01:03:07,585 --> 01:03:10,885
are at least engaging more of our community members in the budget process.

853
01:03:15,055 --> 01:03:18,955
yes. Thank you dr. Stevens and the board for, uh, presenting, uh, this

854
01:03:19,215 --> 01:03:22,855
and the last, uh, discussion we had was great as well. Um,

855
01:03:23,235 --> 01:03:27,035
I just had one thing I wanted to ask. Acting city manager, can we get all of her talking

856
01:03:27,355 --> 01:03:31,015
points that she had in the backup so we can review? I didn't really, uh,

857
01:03:31,695 --> 01:03:35,635
get a chance to read along. We don't have it in the backup, so, uh, if we could, uh, just get

858
01:03:35,835 --> 01:03:39,825
that shared. Sure, no problem. Will do. Thank you. Thank you

859
01:03:39,925 --> 01:03:43,885
dr. Stu. Thank you guys. Thanks. The ne

860
01:03:44,745 --> 01:03:48,335
the next madam mayor's military advisory board. We have chairperson linda

861
01:03:48,875 --> 01:03:50,715
huey and vice chairperson john davis.

862
01:03:53,605 --> 01:03:53,605
mr. Davis.

863
01:04:05,015 --> 01:04:07,865
good evening, uh, commissioners. Madam mayor,

864
01:04:10,675 --> 01:04:14,375
city clerk. In the absence of, uh,

865
01:04:15,285 --> 01:04:18,745
linda hughley, uh, board, uh, chair,

866
01:04:19,965 --> 01:04:23,545
I'm gonna make our, our presentation. I'd like to first of

867
01:04:23,985 --> 01:04:27,315
all thank the city for allowing us to exist

868
01:04:28,325 --> 01:04:32,285
for supporting and caring about the veterans in your community and

869
01:04:32,505 --> 01:04:36,465
people who have, have served for us

870
01:04:36,805 --> 01:04:40,755
all to share the freedoms that we have. I'd like to thank,

871
01:04:41,135 --> 01:04:44,395
uh, uh, commissioner,

872
01:04:45,415 --> 01:04:49,395
uh, tacy for reappointed me. I've been on the board for, for a

873
01:04:49,515 --> 01:04:52,795
number of years and we've done some great things in our community.

874
01:04:53,865 --> 01:04:56,505
this time under the leadership of our liaison,

875
01:05:01,415 --> 01:05:05,095
so the

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01:05:05,595 --> 01:05:09,175
military affairs board, our year in review and

877
01:05:09,895 --> 01:05:13,605
our vision forward, the military affairs board

878
01:05:14,095 --> 01:05:17,955
has made real progress in strengthening bonds between

879
01:05:18,545 --> 01:05:21,245
our veterans and the lauderdale lakes community.

880
01:05:22,845 --> 01:05:25,495
this is what we've achieved and where we're headed.

881
01:05:27,475 --> 01:05:31,395
veterans brunch. We welcome over 60 guests, welcoming

882
01:05:32,005 --> 01:05:35,905
new veterans into our community and into our, our

883
01:05:36,595 --> 01:05:40,505
awareness of our existence, building connections and

884
01:05:40,765 --> 01:05:44,465
appreciation. We participated in the community garage

885
01:05:45,075 --> 01:05:48,895
sale, uh, we united residents and

886
01:05:49,475 --> 01:05:53,205
veterans in a shared vibrant space. We'd

887
01:05:53,725 --> 01:05:57,385
also like to make you aware of the veteran's parking spots.

888
01:05:58,625 --> 01:06:02,405
uh, you notice I'm parked in one tonight, a couple

889
01:06:03,005 --> 01:06:06,325
locations around the city. We'd like to thank the city very much

890
01:06:07,155 --> 01:06:09,915
providing that to the veterans in our community,

891
01:06:11,725 --> 01:06:13,865
a gesture that's truly va valued.

892
01:06:16,065 --> 01:06:19,865
the lakes news features, this spotlights our

893
01:06:20,405 --> 01:06:24,135
hometown veterans and, and heroes with plans

894
01:06:24,785 --> 01:06:27,525
to keep their stories upfront and center

895
01:06:29,445 --> 01:06:32,845
where we're going. Thanks to your past generosity,

896
01:06:34,085 --> 01:06:37,625
we've laid a strong foundation. Now we're seeking funding

897
01:06:38,935 --> 01:06:42,935
to power, uh, 2025 and

898
01:06:43,155 --> 01:06:46,765
2026 initiatives. Uh,

899
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we're planning on outreach popups, quarterly ga gatherings

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where veterans feel herd and connected.

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01:06:56,325 --> 01:06:59,995
newsletter resource, page a did you know, column

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sharing tips, benefits, and vital support information.

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we'd also like you to consider a veteran's memorial

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physical memorial in the city of lauderdale, lake lauderdale

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lakes. As we drive through many cities in

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our communities, I noticed in tamarack there's

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a huge veterans memorial we would like for you to

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consider sharing the largest

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physical memorial in our community, the sam brown

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memorial, and making it the sam brown

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veterans memorial because it, it, it's one of

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the most visible positions in, in the city,

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and it would truly show that we honored our

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veterans. We're planning other community events, luncheons,

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town halls, and wellness gatherings to foster connections

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and ease isolation, marketing and

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recognition, outreach tools

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and personalized acknowledgements that uplift

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the veterans in our community. In

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case you didn't know, lauderdale lakes has the highest

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number of retired vietnam veterans in

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broward county. Many live alone in field

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disc disconnected. But together we can change that.

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your support goes beyond funding. It's a promise

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of visibility, respect, and consistent care.

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let's keep showing up. Let's turn civic pride

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into daily support for those who serve.

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and again, thank you lauderdale lakes for your support

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to the veterans. Any questions

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henry raised? No, madam mayor. And mr. Davis, would you introduce

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your gentleman that's one of the members of the advisory board standing behind you?

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good evening. Uh, madam mayor, my name is, uh, jamal jenkins. Jenkins.

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thank you so very much. Commissioner max williams. Thank you, madam mayor.

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thank you for that presentation. And I totally agree with

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making the monument, uh, veteran. I know I've been working

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on it. We were talking about the park. We talked about so many different things. So

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I spoke with linda, so I think the monument would be a great idea.

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thank you, mr. Davis. Thank you, mr. Jake.

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next we have the parks and recreation advisory board, and I believe secretary crystal,

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crystal koman, and board member james humphrey and paul martin

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are present. Who you? Madam mayor.

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dr. Bass.

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hello everyone. Um, hello. Hello. Okay,

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how you doing? Um, I'm the chairperson. I'm gonna be presenting, um, I'm dr.

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cullen bass on my, the other board members I would like to state is rudolph mcken,

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vice chair. I have crystal, who's the

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second execut? Paul martin is a member at large, and also james hump,

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also a member at large. Being passed around is a list of

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support that I'm gonna be giving. I'm gonna make it short and sweet. I'm not gonna talk

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about everything, but I think I'm gonna just highlight certain things in this report that

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I think would be pertinent. But you have any questions? You can also always ask me the question

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again. I live in 38 21 north west 41st street, over in orio estate.

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now, I would like to let you know, I also, I've been on this board five

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long time on this park track for a long time. Wow.

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too long, but it's long . Anyway, um, I would

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like talk about the goal of the park. Most of the time people think parks is only sports,

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but it's not. It's a, a little bit more than just parks. Just parks. It's, it, it draws

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people to the community. You have a purified park. It brings a lot of people. So the goal

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of the board is to one, uh, routinely visit parks and community centers

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and report any safety programs and, or it concerns our

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main goal in parks and recs. It's safety, safety first.

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and we go out and visit the park and we see damage items or

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things of that nature. We report it back to our liaison, which is vince mullen,

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and he reports to you guys. And our one priority is safety first. No

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matter what, it's always about safety. Therefore, we get safety outta the way. It

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don't, e safety is our number one priority no matter what we do. The

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safety is always our top goal. Uh, second thing is to be the voice of the

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residents, because we all the residents, and as it relates to requests,

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risk programs and facilitate any services, we give back

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suggestions from the board. I've been doing this for years. Then we bring new projects on board.

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it always get approved through. All we do is recommend. We just a advisory board. We

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recommend it get approved through the commission. So that's the second thing. Activity,

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uh, attendance and support. Support events. We go by different, um,

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sporting events like basketball, football, whatever. It, it's, we have an event that we try to support as well,

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uh, and administer. Throughout the parks and human services, we, uh, suggest new

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programs, like I mentioned, and amenities and leisure of services to be

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better. How to serve our residents. Our number one goal is residents. First,

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it's all about the residents. If it's not the residents, I'm thinking it'll be anyone else. So we come

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first as a resident, and I am a resident as well. And, uh, fourth, we

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wanna encourage members of the community to participate as well as the support of our city

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program. We try to get our flyers. Don't know how often they get it out. We su we recommend

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it, it up to being part of policy and procedure. That's

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number one. Through through parks and rec. We can't mandate anything. We just make

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recommendation and they try to implement what we recommend or

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get approval through the commission. That's what we try to do. Now, the other items

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from the report activities, you guys can see that. Read it because it is all there in pretty

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well filled out. Now, our current items that we are working on is

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we do a lot of, um, we call 'em, we call 'em tour. I mean, we call 'em,

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uh, um, um, tours. We go by different parks. We, we segregate

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it because it's like six or seven parks. We go by three during one of our meetings. Days, month, we

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do the other and we see what's going on and we present that back. And, um,

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and I like to all, uh, leave that alone. But actually we stay breath on.

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positive procedures, what you guys implement. We wanna make sure that we stay on task as one group.

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I like what the guy said over here. Partnership. I love the word that he used. Partnership,

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I like that word. So we try to be partners with all the advisory board, and we try to give our input

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on what we can do and stay in our lane, not outside of our lane. Second,

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we wanna provide continued support department through attendance and recommendation.

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we always try to be on time and always want to be present through all of, we, we don't

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have too many people missing any meeting. We love our board and everybody have input.

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so we do have a lot of good attendance through our board. We want,

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we do the clean. We wanna be part of the cleanup, um, project because a lot of those

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parks that unmanned stipend preserve, but just, uh,

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unmanned park. Um, and it

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otis, otis gray, otis gray. So those parks that by people,

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the uses of the park, a lot of trash and a lot of things are out there. Beautification

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means a lot to the park. To me. It means a very lot. It attracts people. If you

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have trash and stuff, I don't wanna go to that park and bring my kids or my grandkids. I got plenty of grandkids

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and we wanna make sure that that stay clean. So we want to identify those

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issues. And they also can be a hazardous because people, these kids or somebody might

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pick up something and put it in their mouth. So once again, safety always come first. And

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then, uh, survey the residents. We go by. I talk to a lot of people. I'm

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a member of pine grove. I talk to people around, we all part of the city, and we find out what can

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we do to improve the, um, the park, what can we

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do? And finally, uh, I would like to mention, we, I just, we just had a short meeting

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and I would like to, this is the last thing, my last item I wanna be short, is that we want to showcase

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the park. So, um, it's not fully implemented, but

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I just wanna say that this is how we make our recommendation that we

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let it move forward as, as, and seeing can it work is

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that we want to showcase really well about having, um, with the joint

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venture, I'm also the president of the christian brotherhoodhood with piney grove. We wanna have

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a joint venture. You have to have with the church, we have to have a, we gotta have a collaboration with

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the community. We want to build from the church, not inward

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only. We want to build outward. So with the, the blessing, um,

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from the commission, always through the commission, I want, we want to have an

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event where that, the community, which over there, under the period, because we

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going through a lot this year with what's going on. We're going through a lot. And, um,

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cambridge square, so willie webb is over there by cambridge square. That's one of the parks that we've been,

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um, they've been targeting and they did beautiful renovation. The, the basketball, the basketball,

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golden field, things like that. And show the community what we've did. So we want

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to bring people out to show 'cause they don't come out if you don't have any type of event.

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so we're going to present events, gonna present it,

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and we like, would like to move forward. And, um, I would like to, uh, make

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a recommendation right now. And, and we want to request that, uh, we want to

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invite, uh, we, the mayor if possible,

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if not the vice mayor, but we would like to have to show that we have, uh,

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um, partnership with the commission and also

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with pine grove. I will be speaking to the pastor and all the members over there, and

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we will have some of the, uh, ministry and we will have the thing because they're going

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back to school and we would like to, um, have a day out and they can enjoy

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the park and see what it is. And then they can pass it back. And word of mouth is the best,

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best advertisement. So with that said, are there

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any, that concludes, that concludes our presentation.

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are there any questions? Yes, commissioner harrison. Thank you. Uh, thank

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you so much for your, uh, presentation and thank you to the, um, parks and recs board

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for all that you do out there. Um, uh, you, you mentioned some key things about

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beautification, which is a big thing for me. Uh, I had a chance to

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actually tour the parks and recs, uh, parks and human services department

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and been to some of the parks that you talked about, some of the parks you're talking about here in this report.

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and I totally agree. Um, cyprus preserve preservation park

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needs a lot of attention. Um, and I, I want to see exactly

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what we can do out there to not only help the park, but re-engage the

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community around the park so it gets utilized and it gets used. Amen. On that one

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of, of course, of course. It is. I'm, I'm looking forward to, um, and I'm sure my colleagues would agree to partner

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with you all on that. Um, also, um, you spoke about unmanned

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parks. I think that's very important, uh, to, to see how we can get

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more coverage in our parks. And I also noticed, um, that having

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internal maintenance staff could also be of a help with our parks as well, instead

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of always just waiting on public works to come over and do things when needed. If the

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parks department had their own internal staff to kind of rectify, take care of things, uh,

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I think that could be of help. So just a few observations I made in the years. I said,

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I've been here over 20 something years. We had that at some point. Dr. Oh,

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I'm sorry. I apologize. Go ahead. I didn't know. I don't apologize.

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go ahead. Go ahead. No speak or

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no? Yes, go ahead. Oh, okay. I apologize madam mayor,

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it wasn't my intention to be disrespectful. I go ahead dr. May. It's not my intention.

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go back, dr. Bass. Yes, ma'am. Okay.

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what you were saying is we had that in the past. I've been here, you went through a different

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kind of, the turnover on commission. It turns over quicker than

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the residents turnover. And I've been on the board, you, so if things change, not nothing bad,

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you have to go in the times as times go. But in the past that

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we did have that, that would be something that we will, uh, make a recommendation

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to probably revisit. But I, I definitely see where you're going.

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and I, I, you and I on the same page. Awesome. Thank you.

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raise hand. No, madam mayor. Thank you mr. Maxwell williams.

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thank you for the presentation. Thank you. Yes, ma'am. And once again, I apologize,

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but if you, if you would please dr. Bass, introduce your committee.

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both. I thought I did at the beginning. They're calling names we don't know.

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oh, good.

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good evening. Good evening, everyone. I'm crystal cotman. I'm the secretary on

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the, uh, parks and .

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good evening. Good morning. My name is james humphrey. I'm one of the new members.

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mayor, commissioner. Yes. Paul martin. Just

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the, the declaration.

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good afternoon everyone. Commissioner. Hi mayor.

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mayor. Well, I think

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it was a nice presentation, mr. Ek concern in the fox.

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I don't mean to take up much time, but I'm glad that you

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would see what we're talking about and hope everything will

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be taken care of. Thank you. Thank you all so much. Thank you, dr.

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I'm sorry. Um, I'm vice mayor, vice president of the

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welcome recreation vice chair. So much,

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and thank you ms. Events once again, let's conclude the parks and rec advisory

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board presentation. Y'all enjoy your day. Thank you so much. Mad

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a cm. Now we have planning and zoning board chairperson

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nicole hall. So

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good evening, mayor, commissioner, staff and residents. Thank you

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for the opportunity to speak before you. On behalf of the planning and zoning

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board, it's going to be very brief as the commission

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directly receives all the things that the planning

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and zoning board see. And once it comes to the

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planning and zoning board, it then goes to the commission. Uh, I'll just go

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over briefly more so for the residents than anyone else. Um,

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I'm so happy to see everyone in the chambers today about the

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florida statute chapter 1 6 3 planning,

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um, community planning act. That's the purpose for the planning and zoning board. It

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is a mandated board. Um,

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it's very important that our residents understand that

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with the planning and zoning board, that is a place for them to come

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to first before they come to city hall, uh, before they even call

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commissioners to be able to take care and ask

1111
01:22:18,825 --> 01:22:22,735
about everyday need, uh, parking, any type

1112
01:22:22,975 --> 01:22:26,315
of zoning issues, you know, that they may have. Um,

1113
01:22:27,555 --> 01:22:31,245
basically our board is tasked with following the statutory

1114
01:22:31,745 --> 01:22:35,135
and municipal responsibilities of reviewing and recommending amendments

1115
01:22:35,805 --> 01:22:39,805
to the comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan is a live-in document.

1116
01:22:40,505 --> 01:22:43,445
um, it's a live-in plan that we change and we work on continuously.

1117
01:22:44,545 --> 01:22:47,885
um, that dictates evaluation and making recommendations

1118
01:22:49,025 --> 01:22:52,835
on zoning map changes to the land development regulations,

1119
01:22:53,965 --> 01:22:57,045
ensuring orderly growth, acquit, excuse me,

1120
01:22:58,295 --> 01:23:02,015
adequate infrastructure and environmental stewardship, maintaining

1121
01:23:02,525 --> 01:23:06,285
consistency with the florida growth management act and local

1122
01:23:06,805 --> 01:23:10,625
planning policies. So basically, we're just smart stewards, um,

1123
01:23:10,865 --> 01:23:14,685
for development and balance and innovation with preservation and growth

1124
01:23:15,105 --> 01:23:19,045
within our city. These are the most recent ordinances. So a lot of

1125
01:23:19,125 --> 01:23:22,055
the ordinances that you all see that come to the commission

1126
01:23:23,435 --> 01:23:27,305
typically goes to the planning and zoning board. First. Uh, the

1127
01:23:27,725 --> 01:23:31,175
adoption of the mixed use overlay zoning, district ordinance, which

1128
01:23:31,885 --> 01:23:35,785
encourages walkable integrated development combined in residential and

1129
01:23:36,025 --> 01:23:39,245
retail office uses. Another thing, enhancing

1130
01:23:40,135 --> 01:23:44,135
redevelopment potential along key corridors like oakland park boulevard

1131
01:23:44,655 --> 01:23:48,615
and state road seven, updating the signage, one of

1132
01:23:48,695 --> 01:23:52,095
the ordinances that was most recently passed. Um, simplifying

1133
01:23:54,055 --> 01:23:58,005
signs permitting while preserving the aesthetics of the

1134
01:23:58,165 --> 01:24:00,655
city. Improving business visibility.

1135
01:24:04,475 --> 01:24:08,355
one other thing, uh, short term rental regulation

1136
01:24:09,075 --> 01:24:12,865
ordinances. That's something that we just had, um, establishing clear

1137
01:24:13,145 --> 01:24:16,885
guidelines and registration requirements for rental

1138
01:24:17,305 --> 01:24:20,965
within our city. That's something that we recently did. Uh,

1139
01:24:21,545 --> 01:24:25,165
creating green infrastructure and sustainable code amendments within

1140
01:24:25,645 --> 01:24:29,505
the city, which promotes environmentally friendly development practices within

1141
01:24:29,845 --> 01:24:33,705
our city. And we align ourselves with, uh, regional climate resilience,

1142
01:24:34,805 --> 01:24:38,325
uh, strategies that has been out there. The comprehensive

1143
01:24:38,955 --> 01:24:42,805
plan amendment for future land use. So typically, I like to talk

1144
01:24:44,665 --> 01:24:47,675
just to the residents. Typically what happens is everything,

1145
01:24:51,745 --> 01:24:54,745
yes, typically in the residents. Typically, uh,

1146
01:24:56,325 --> 01:25:00,085
whatever use is done in the city, it is

1147
01:25:00,445 --> 01:25:04,375
very, very important that residents understand that. Every first

1148
01:25:04,725 --> 01:25:08,545
tuesday at 6:00 pm we meet . It

1149
01:25:08,765 --> 01:25:12,385
is very important that you all come out, um, in order to

1150
01:25:13,455 --> 01:25:17,445
voice your complaints, concerns regarding what we are doing within the

1151
01:25:17,645 --> 01:25:21,395
city. Um, affordable

1152
01:25:22,065 --> 01:25:25,465
housing strategies, uh, anything having to do with

1153
01:25:28,395 --> 01:25:32,355
anything having to do. Uh, for example, we had a resident come out most recently

1154
01:25:32,945 --> 01:25:36,685
that wants to look at food trucks within

1155
01:25:37,165 --> 01:25:40,865
our city. So these are the type of things that we want the residents to understand.

1156
01:25:41,275 --> 01:25:45,265
again, it's very important that, uh, we encourage the residents to come out. We're

1157
01:25:45,585 --> 01:25:48,925
also on zoom, um, every first tuesday, 6:00 pm

1158
01:25:50,705 --> 01:25:54,665
planning and zoning board. Um, another addition. One of the things that

1159
01:25:54,825 --> 01:25:58,825
we did that was excellent this year, we did an

1160
01:25:59,225 --> 01:26:02,785
internal document for our policies and procedures, similar to what the budget

1161
01:26:03,365 --> 01:26:06,925
advisory board, um, mentioned in having the board

1162
01:26:07,745 --> 01:26:11,725
go to the budget process during the budget season to do

1163
01:26:11,925 --> 01:26:14,985
our requests. Thank you all. Any questions?

1164
01:26:17,665 --> 01:26:21,415
grace? No, madam mayor. Thank you. Thank you. Ms. Hall, madam a sim

1165
01:26:21,675 --> 01:26:25,125
for the school advisory board. We have ms. Joel mccray. Mccray.

1166
01:26:34,035 --> 01:26:37,935
good evening. Good evening commissioner and madam

1167
01:26:38,285 --> 01:26:42,235
mayor. The report

1168
01:26:43,115 --> 01:26:46,235
is going to be given, updated

1169
01:26:47,185 --> 01:26:48,465
to you now, and

1170
01:26:51,345 --> 01:26:54,345
I'm just going to highlight a few things that we've done.

1171
01:27:12,145 --> 01:27:15,945
so this year for teacher appreciation, we, we,

1172
01:27:16,345 --> 01:27:20,185
we had a partnership and an official letter of

1173
01:27:20,405 --> 01:27:24,355
appreciation from the mayor and city commissioners. And acting city

1174
01:27:25,155 --> 01:27:28,645
manager was distributed alongside with a breakfast

1175
01:27:29,525 --> 01:27:32,195
reinforcing the city's commitment to supporting education.

1176
01:27:33,555 --> 01:27:36,945
so that was given during teacher appreciation and staff

1177
01:27:38,075 --> 01:27:41,415
as well as teachers were able to enjoy. And we appreciate

1178
01:27:42,155 --> 01:27:45,355
the partnership with the city and dunking donuts.

1179
01:27:46,315 --> 01:27:50,085
and as well, we wanted to ask that

1180
01:27:50,395 --> 01:27:53,735
we want to honor dunking donuts for matching our contribution

1181
01:27:54,755 --> 01:27:58,675
and continue partnership with the school advisory board. And

1182
01:27:58,895 --> 01:28:02,535
we want to extend a formal invitation to the mayor and commission to join us

1183
01:28:03,275 --> 01:28:07,025
in a special plaque presentation ceremony scheduled for monday,

1184
01:28:07,365 --> 01:28:11,135
august 4th at 2:00 pm this recognition will

1185
01:28:11,435 --> 01:28:15,345
underscore the importance of celebrating community partners who support

1186
01:28:15,855 --> 01:28:16,835
educational excellence.

1187
01:28:23,225 --> 01:28:26,895
also in the report, and I'm going not trying to read it

1188
01:28:28,055 --> 01:28:31,735
verbatim, you can see we included a budget analysis.

1189
01:28:34,575 --> 01:28:37,515
and our reason for being here. After careful

1190
01:28:38,755 --> 01:28:42,605
consideration and upcoming initiatives in the growth scope

1191
01:28:43,055 --> 01:28:46,395
of board's work, we respectfully request a $2,000

1192
01:28:47,475 --> 01:28:51,115
increase to our current annual budget. This additional

1193
01:28:51,555 --> 01:28:55,435
funding will enable the board to expand its impact

1194
01:28:55,835 --> 01:28:59,515
through enhance teacher appreciation events, increase community

1195
01:29:00,475 --> 01:29:04,085
outreach and acquisition of necessary identification

1196
01:29:04,885 --> 01:29:08,745
materials such as personalized name tags, additional search for

1197
01:29:08,965 --> 01:29:12,305
improve for improved visibility in the public

1198
01:29:13,125 --> 01:29:14,345
functions and school events.

1199
01:29:18,525 --> 01:29:21,745
and also help with our strategic vision for the 20 25 20 26

1200
01:29:23,855 --> 01:29:27,685
year. We're looking at, um, to be able to help

1201
01:29:27,995 --> 01:29:31,855
principal engagement, um, parent engagement

1202
01:29:32,715 --> 01:29:36,565
initiatives, a career day mentorship, along with

1203
01:29:36,945 --> 01:29:40,285
our teacher appreciation expansion. And when, let me explain.

1204
01:29:41,195 --> 01:29:45,155
when we go to the schools, they think the board is there. We can buy furniture. They're

1205
01:29:45,645 --> 01:29:49,545
asking for those things. When we are meeting with them, we

1206
01:29:49,765 --> 01:29:53,455
know we have to tell them, you get a budget from the school board. So we're,

1207
01:29:53,865 --> 01:29:57,675
we are at, we can only do what we can. So with our partnership,

1208
01:29:58,505 --> 01:30:02,305
we did see a need. They sometimes ask for us if

1209
01:30:02,545 --> 01:30:06,395
we could, um, give student incentives because

1210
01:30:08,025 --> 01:30:11,835
they're not always able to buy ice cream for if, for honor

1211
01:30:12,145 --> 01:30:15,715
roll or different things they want to award students.

1212
01:30:16,375 --> 01:30:19,995
so that's why we are asking for the additional money so that we could

1213
01:30:20,545 --> 01:30:23,595
sort of help, um, assist in those

1214
01:30:24,785 --> 01:30:27,695
manners. And

1215
01:30:29,845 --> 01:30:33,635
we are, we think we are, are appreciative to being

1216
01:30:34,105 --> 01:30:38,025
a partnership. The school advisory board is honored to serve as a

1217
01:30:38,335 --> 01:30:41,745
liaison between the city and its schools. Our effort reflects

1218
01:30:42,865 --> 01:30:46,535
a shared commitment to excellence, equity, and engagement in education.

1219
01:30:48,185 --> 01:30:51,745
together we can continue to ensure that our students and schools

1220
01:30:52,405 --> 01:30:54,665
thrive. And thank you.

1221
01:30:56,675 --> 01:31:00,375
yes, madam ma'am. Mr. Uh, just wanted to say thank you so much

1222
01:31:00,915 --> 01:31:04,815
for all you guys do, and thank you for your, uh, wonderful and beautifully presented

1223
01:31:05,415 --> 01:31:09,375
report. Um, and just wanted to say thank you. I'm in full favor of the

1224
01:31:09,855 --> 01:31:13,735
increase, uh, just because of the type of work that you all do. And I'm sure you've

1225
01:31:13,975 --> 01:31:17,735
heard of the great news that, uh, we have a few new schools that are now

1226
01:31:17,995 --> 01:31:21,815
a's and b's within the city. So you give a round of applause for that. Yes,

1227
01:31:22,035 --> 01:31:25,925
yes, yes. So I would like to think that the work that

1228
01:31:26,125 --> 01:31:29,845
you guys were doing was, um, a, a nudge in the right direction to help make that

1229
01:31:30,285 --> 01:31:34,245
possible. So we'd be more than happy to reinvest and invest some more in what you guys are doing. I know

1230
01:31:34,365 --> 01:31:38,025
a lot of schools wanna do more for teacher appreciation with staff morale,

1231
01:31:38,445 --> 01:31:42,105
especially right now in the district. Uh, the, that's the key part to helping us

1232
01:31:42,645 --> 01:31:44,845
maintain aid schools. So thank you so much.

1233
01:31:48,015 --> 01:31:49,975
commissioner thomas. Commissioner thomas.

1234
01:31:56,855 --> 01:32:00,755
commissioner thomas. Yes. Thank

1235
01:32:01,105 --> 01:32:04,765
you madam mayor. Um, thank you very much for your presentation, ms. Mccray.

1236
01:32:05,905 --> 01:32:09,495
I sincerely appreciate that. In depth, um, outline

1237
01:32:10,045 --> 01:32:13,785
of what you guys have done. I'm also in agreement with my colleague

1238
01:32:14,805 --> 01:32:18,375
of support of that increase. But I would also

1239
01:32:19,085 --> 01:32:22,965
ask you, when I worked in the school board, um, further out

1240
01:32:23,255 --> 01:32:27,045
west, there's something called donors choose and,

1241
01:32:27,525 --> 01:32:31,185
um, perhaps a recommendation to the teachers,

1242
01:32:32,085 --> 01:32:35,825
um, to research that in order to get supplies

1243
01:32:36,525 --> 01:32:40,365
as well as those additional things that are needed for

1244
01:32:40,585 --> 01:32:43,935
their classroom. Um, there are things out there that

1245
01:32:44,625 --> 01:32:48,365
teachers I know that did in order to get, um,

1246
01:32:49,325 --> 01:32:52,985
you know, the things they weren't able to supply, whether or not they

1247
01:32:53,625 --> 01:32:57,235
received it from the school board, but they made sure their,

1248
01:32:57,845 --> 01:33:01,065
um, their classroom was, you know, maintained

1249
01:33:01,905 --> 01:33:05,865
properly to assist the students. So that's just one, one of my

1250
01:33:06,025 --> 01:33:07,925
recommendation as well that donors choose.

1251
01:33:11,415 --> 01:33:15,205
ms. Mccray. For the board members, are they assigned to school? These

1252
01:33:15,555 --> 01:33:18,815
board members assigned to school? Yes. We, we all are

1253
01:33:19,715 --> 01:33:23,665
assigned to different schools. Um, I am assigned to oreo

1254
01:33:23,965 --> 01:33:25,455
elementary, um,

1255
01:33:28,715 --> 01:33:32,405
jennifer chambers. Condi is assigned to lauderdale lakes middle

1256
01:33:32,825 --> 01:33:36,725
school. Lanita dawkins is assigned

1257
01:33:36,905 --> 01:33:40,255
to park lakes elementary school. George rich

1258
01:33:41,575 --> 01:33:45,225
and roosevelt mcclary, they have a, they work

1259
01:33:45,755 --> 01:33:48,675
together between first, um, first baptist

1260
01:33:50,045 --> 01:33:53,495
honey grove academy, as well as central charter and,

1261
01:33:56,045 --> 01:33:59,905
and boy anderson. I'm sorry, richard. Thank you. Um, are there any vacancies

1262
01:34:00,465 --> 01:34:04,105
on the board currently? No. Thank you.

1263
01:34:06,255 --> 01:34:09,965
thank you ms. Mccray. Thank you so much. And I too am in agreement

1264
01:34:10,435 --> 01:34:14,295
with increased to help support the resources that in our schools,

1265
01:34:14,995 --> 01:34:18,615
who you very proud of them, max williams. And you guys know

1266
01:34:19,115 --> 01:34:22,995
how much I support you, so words cannot you guys know that. So

1267
01:34:23,235 --> 01:34:27,185
I'm totally in agreement with the, with the increase. And thank you for

1268
01:34:27,345 --> 01:34:31,145
this wonderful presentation. Thank you.

1269
01:34:31,635 --> 01:34:35,225
thank you, ms. Ree, mme. Mason. Thank you madam mayor.

1270
01:34:35,645 --> 01:34:38,935
we do have another time. Certain, yep. Item number five

1271
01:34:39,865 --> 01:34:43,295
c. Discussion regarding florida department of transportation consultants

1272
01:34:43,985 --> 01:34:47,445
for mpoc slip five. And this is for citywalk

1273
01:34:48,445 --> 01:34:52,385
sidewalk improvements project. And mr. Nasir will present you

1274
01:34:52,605 --> 01:34:53,415
madam mayor. Mr. Nasir,

1275
01:34:56,615 --> 01:34:59,135
evening honorable mayor, city commission,

1276
01:35:01,035 --> 01:35:04,765
city attorney, acting city manager, city deputy city clerk, and the

1277
01:35:05,085 --> 01:35:08,905
audience. C-m-p-o-c sleep cycle five.

1278
01:35:09,495 --> 01:35:12,275
uh, this is citywide side of project.

1279
01:35:14,315 --> 01:35:18,055
it is, it was awarded by mpo as a number on ranked

1280
01:35:18,455 --> 01:35:22,245
in broward county. Now it is in the implementation phase. Initially

1281
01:35:23,725 --> 01:35:27,115
this was estimated or designed by 2027,

1282
01:35:29,245 --> 01:35:33,105
but, uh, dot informed us that the design will start

1283
01:35:33,405 --> 01:35:37,325
by 2026 for this

1284
01:35:37,565 --> 01:35:41,485
project. It is federally funded project and it has federal requirements.

1285
01:35:43,385 --> 01:35:47,045
a lab certified project project is specific lab

1286
01:35:47,625 --> 01:35:51,565
certification is required. They are giving

1287
01:35:51,765 --> 01:35:55,745
us more than $300,000 for the design. And we can do

1288
01:35:56,225 --> 01:36:00,085
an in-house design for this project. Based on our conversation with

1289
01:36:00,445 --> 01:36:04,165
dot staff, we have to have consultant and dot

1290
01:36:04,485 --> 01:36:07,405
already did procurement to select their consultant

1291
01:36:08,895 --> 01:36:12,495
for district four to do the design or

1292
01:36:13,355 --> 01:36:15,835
c sleep project that requires lab certification.

1293
01:36:17,515 --> 01:36:20,815
and based on the meeting we had with dot,

1294
01:36:21,995 --> 01:36:25,585
uh, we are actually approaching to you to, uh,

1295
01:36:26,705 --> 01:36:30,245
inform that do t's preference. We use their consultant

1296
01:36:31,145 --> 01:36:35,055
to avoid the complexities of reimbursement

1297
01:36:35,915 --> 01:36:39,675
and other approval issues. Whatever we do, everything must be approved by

1298
01:36:40,015 --> 01:36:43,615
dot. And in this case, if we use their procured consultant,

1299
01:36:45,475 --> 01:36:49,445
they will allow us to do the negotiation with the consultant, though

1300
01:36:49,765 --> 01:36:53,625
they'll be part of the negotiation. We will come to you for your, uh,

1301
01:36:53,865 --> 01:36:57,845
for the approval. That means you are going to approve the dollar amount for the

1302
01:36:58,005 --> 01:37:01,985
design services. But if we do our own procurement,

1303
01:37:03,385 --> 01:37:07,385
uh, even then we have to have their approval. And the list of consultants we

1304
01:37:07,605 --> 01:37:11,585
already have through our procurement cannot be used. It

1305
01:37:11,905 --> 01:37:15,605
has to be standalone procurement. That must include federal

1306
01:37:15,925 --> 01:37:19,765
requirements. But dot already did their procurement with

1307
01:37:20,005 --> 01:37:22,345
the federal requirements, uh, for

1308
01:37:24,015 --> 01:37:27,515
lab certified projects. And, uh, I would like to,

1309
01:37:28,555 --> 01:37:32,495
uh, inform you that. And also I will come back with the agenda

1310
01:37:32,925 --> 01:37:36,875
once we do the negotiation with their consultant. And if

1311
01:37:37,095 --> 01:37:40,905
you are okay with the design fee, then you can approve it. If you don't

1312
01:37:41,255 --> 01:37:45,255
approve it, maybe then we may need to go for the, uh, procurement,

1313
01:37:46,075 --> 01:37:49,905
but it still will be the same without their approval. We cannot award

1314
01:37:50,255 --> 01:37:53,535
the project without their approval. We cannot approve the dollar amount

1315
01:37:54,285 --> 01:37:57,805
without their approval, we cannot do the construction. This project has around

1316
01:37:58,555 --> 01:38:02,365
more than 300, uh, thousand dollars for the design. More than a hundred thousand dollars

1317
01:38:02,665 --> 01:38:06,245
for cei though I requested that we want to conduct

1318
01:38:07,045 --> 01:38:10,485
cei in house. Uh, we, I could not get the confirmation

1319
01:38:11,065 --> 01:38:14,905
yet because the construction phase of this project will start in

1320
01:38:15,125 --> 01:38:18,965
2029. So basically there is three years time period they want

1321
01:38:19,165 --> 01:38:23,125
to spend on design. And from our side, we are going to manage the project,

1322
01:38:23,465 --> 01:38:27,305
but still we have to report to dt. It has some restriction, it

1323
01:38:27,525 --> 01:38:31,185
has federal requirements. I would like to get any course

1324
01:38:31,685 --> 01:38:35,665
inq, uh, prefer us to get, uh, with dot to

1325
01:38:35,825 --> 01:38:38,525
use their consultant for the negotiation or not.

1326
01:38:40,655 --> 01:38:40,815
question colleagues.

1327
01:38:44,825 --> 01:38:48,715
mr. Nir, you use the letter.

1328
01:38:49,375 --> 01:38:53,265
cei. What is, what does cei stand? Instruction engineering and inspection.

1329
01:38:54,125 --> 01:38:57,655
that is the engineering during construction and also conducting inspections.

1330
01:39:02,695 --> 01:39:05,945
and for the citywide improvement. This is just for side dog side

1331
01:39:07,275 --> 01:39:10,995
ally, this is for the new side dog. We have some side dog gaps

1332
01:39:11,805 --> 01:39:15,595
where we don't have side dock. We are going to put new side dog. This is solely

1333
01:39:16,015 --> 01:39:19,835
for that for new side in different locations of the city. If

1334
01:39:20,055 --> 01:39:23,775
you see any missing sidewalk, that means the, it will be covered under this project.

1335
01:39:24,765 --> 01:39:28,755
well indirectly, since you're here, can you give us an update on what is happening with the

1336
01:39:29,215 --> 01:39:32,535
sidewalks that we're repairing? Okay, this on, say for example, 52nd avenue,

1337
01:39:33,595 --> 01:39:37,435
we don't have any sidewalk. Uh, I cannot

1338
01:39:37,945 --> 01:39:41,835
just, if you cross, uh, c 13 canal south of that, you will see there is

1339
01:39:41,995 --> 01:39:45,835
no sidewalk where we have a wall. So there

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01:39:46,035 --> 01:39:49,195
is a missing, um, piece over there for 52nd avenue.

1341
01:39:50,215 --> 01:39:54,075
and on 29th street where we have the school, you'll see if you walk over

1342
01:39:54,315 --> 01:39:58,075
there, you will see on the north side there is no side. So basically we are going to put sidewalk.

1343
01:39:58,815 --> 01:40:02,675
and also when you go to lio park, uh, there is

1344
01:40:02,835 --> 01:40:06,795
no sidewalk. There are other areas, but some of the areas where we have the right

1345
01:40:06,955 --> 01:40:10,635
of our issue, we cannot provide the sidewalk. As you know, some of the road,

1346
01:40:10,975 --> 01:40:14,795
we are missing sidewalk because of the right of

1347
01:40:15,045 --> 01:40:18,915
issue. We don't have an upper right of way to put the sidewalk. Those are the areas

1348
01:40:19,105 --> 01:40:23,015
will be excluded. We did not include that. Otherwise, we do

1349
01:40:23,235 --> 01:40:26,995
have right of way and we don't have sidewalk. We are going to put

1350
01:40:27,395 --> 01:40:30,915
sidewalk under this project. We joined about sidewalks in our

1351
01:40:31,465 --> 01:40:35,275
communities that are, have cracks or are raised and have stumps

1352
01:40:35,675 --> 01:40:39,415
in them. That is for maintenance. It's not our project. We are doing new

1353
01:40:39,915 --> 01:40:43,445
, not the maintenance part of it that will public works department.

1354
01:40:44,475 --> 01:40:47,955
when you talk about crack tipping hazard, that will be a public works maintenance.

1355
01:40:48,965 --> 01:40:52,965
thank you. Raise hand ms. Paul no

1356
01:40:53,185 --> 01:40:57,095
longer has her hand raised. Thank you. Thank you mr. Nasir.

1357
01:40:57,735 --> 01:41:01,685
madam . Thank you madam mayor. We would revert, we will revert

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01:41:01,995 --> 01:41:05,845
back to the city commission meeting agenda. I believe that ends our

1359
01:41:06,475 --> 01:41:10,205
time certain, correct? Correct. Thank you. Item number 10

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01:41:11,105 --> 01:41:15,025
d resolution 2025 dash 0 9 6 adopted a

1361
01:41:15,145 --> 01:41:18,335
tentative millage rate for fiscal year 26 establishment

1362
01:41:19,185 --> 01:41:23,135
of a rollback rate and setting a date. I think we did

1363
01:41:23,255 --> 01:41:27,055
that one. Yes we did. Yeah. We are on e. Sound familiar? We are on e resolution 2025

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01:41:27,815 --> 01:41:31,645
dash 0 9 7 authorizing a contract for the interim financial

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01:41:32,575 --> 01:41:35,645
services consultant. Um, madam mayor,

1366
01:41:36,785 --> 01:41:40,685
as you know, we're in need of a qualified individual or firm to provide

1367
01:41:41,065 --> 01:41:44,965
expert consulting and advisory services. City of lauderdale

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01:41:45,285 --> 01:41:49,265
lakes has procured ms. Susan gooding library, um,

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01:41:49,825 --> 01:41:53,805
as our interim financial services director and financial

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01:41:54,605 --> 01:41:58,405
services consultant. She'll be providing executive level decision making

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01:41:59,145 --> 01:42:02,965
and oversight of the financial services department at a rate

1372
01:42:03,165 --> 01:42:06,745
of $130 per hour. She will be working, um,

1373
01:42:07,275 --> 01:42:09,845
approximately four days each week.

1374
01:42:13,605 --> 01:42:17,165
question? Nope. Mad mayor.

1375
01:42:17,895 --> 01:42:21,765
thank you. Thank you madam. Thanks mayor. Thank you madam mayor.

1376
01:42:23,915 --> 01:42:27,615
item number 10 f resolution

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01:42:27,935 --> 01:42:31,755
2025 dash 0 9 8 authorizing a contract for

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01:42:32,215 --> 01:42:36,215
interim human resources and risk director.

1379
01:42:37,845 --> 01:42:41,785
um, madam mayor, we also are in the need for a human

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01:42:42,625 --> 01:42:45,455
resources and risk director. Currently

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01:42:46,685 --> 01:42:50,365
we do have tara williams, um, serving as our

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01:42:50,905 --> 01:42:54,355
fin, our human resources director and our consultant

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01:42:55,285 --> 01:42:58,825
at this time. Um, were just extended her contract

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01:42:59,995 --> 01:43:02,595
until december of 2025

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01:43:04,005 --> 01:43:07,645
while we go out in search of a permanent human

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01:43:08,315 --> 01:43:12,275
resources director. And her rate will be

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01:43:12,515 --> 01:43:16,455
the current rate as it is now of $6,000 each month.

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01:43:22,825 --> 01:43:26,595
no questions madam. No question. Thank you, madam. You're

1389
01:43:27,015 --> 01:43:30,985
quite welcome, madam mayor. Item number 10 g

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01:43:32,225 --> 01:43:35,985
resolution 20 25 99 ratifying the city manager's filing

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01:43:36,245 --> 01:43:40,215
of the city's fiscal year 2025 period eight may and period nine

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01:43:40,505 --> 01:43:44,385
june. Financial activity reports as prepared by the department of financial

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01:43:45,105 --> 01:43:48,635
services for the purpose of conforming to the city's adopted financial integrity principles

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01:43:49,725 --> 01:43:53,515
and financial policies. And ms. Susan will,

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01:43:53,945 --> 01:43:56,965
um, gooding library will present that item through you. Madam mayor, ms. Susan,

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01:43:58,505 --> 01:44:02,305
all protocol observed and established. I will be presenting may and

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01:44:02,555 --> 01:44:06,435
june of 2025. You hearing me? Well?

1398
01:44:07,095 --> 01:44:08,035
yes, as long as you don't.

1399
01:44:13,635 --> 01:44:17,285
so I will be, um, highlighting the month of june since that encompasses

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01:44:17,995 --> 01:44:21,835
the month of may. Also, the summary

1401
01:44:22,335 --> 01:44:26,215
has been provided to you. Yes. Could you do month by month, please? Sure, not

1402
01:44:26,435 --> 01:44:26,555
a problem.

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01:44:36,215 --> 01:44:39,575
may, um, 2025 financial report,

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01:44:40,325 --> 01:44:44,295
which represent, um, 67% of the fiscal year that has

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01:44:44,615 --> 01:44:48,615
lapsed. And the summary states that our general fund

1406
01:44:48,905 --> 01:44:51,145
revenue total was at 49%

1407
01:44:53,145 --> 01:44:56,425
received. With avalor being our largest revenue,

1408
01:44:57,565 --> 01:45:01,205
we are approximately 99% of all of that revenue coming in.

1409
01:45:01,635 --> 01:45:05,185
thank you to our residents. Um, the general fund revenue includes

1410
01:45:06,015 --> 01:45:09,385
franchise taxes, utility taxes, sales and use taxes,

1411
01:45:10,135 --> 01:45:13,915
revenue, I mean service revenue permits, license fines

1412
01:45:14,265 --> 01:45:17,845
and forfeiture and miscellaneous revenue as stated, um,

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01:45:18,325 --> 01:45:22,225
in each of the, um, bulleted item, some revenue are approximately

1414
01:45:23,005 --> 01:45:26,545
two months behind which it's our utility and our franchise taxes.

1415
01:45:27,295 --> 01:45:31,105
miscellaneous revenue, you know, that is, um, something that comes in all year

1416
01:45:31,615 --> 01:45:35,385
long. So at at 67% of

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01:45:35,665 --> 01:45:39,545
our fiscal year expanded, we have received 49% of

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01:45:39,825 --> 01:45:43,815
our revenue. The general fund expenditure is representing

1419
01:45:44,225 --> 01:45:47,765
40%. You always want your revenue to be more than your expenditure.

1420
01:45:48,875 --> 01:45:52,455
so that's a plus. When our expenditure are less than our revenue that

1421
01:45:52,975 --> 01:45:56,895
has been received commission, uh, mayor and the

1422
01:45:57,015 --> 01:46:00,465
city commission, um, we c we, they expanded 45%.

1423
01:46:02,195 --> 01:46:06,015
um, the city attorneys expanded at 84%. City clerk,

1424
01:46:06,335 --> 01:46:09,495
that 56% and city manager at 60%

1425
01:46:10,835 --> 01:46:13,425
at all of the other departments. Below that 67%.

1426
01:46:15,585 --> 01:46:18,555
there were two departments which I will highlight, um,

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01:46:19,595 --> 01:46:22,825
the city attorney and the human

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01:46:23,655 --> 01:46:27,495
resources. At in may, they were actually below the budgeted

1429
01:46:28,055 --> 01:46:31,795
amount. The city attorney, um, expenditure

1430
01:46:32,485 --> 01:46:36,205
was 84%, which represent, or we are at 67% of the fiscal

1431
01:46:36,555 --> 01:46:40,435
year. However, um, digging into the detail, we realize that

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01:46:41,025 --> 01:46:44,865
the attorney has some major litigation that they have been going through. So

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01:46:45,085 --> 01:46:49,005
they have been working that for the city. So that's why the, the, their budget,

1434
01:46:49,705 --> 01:46:53,645
um, exceeded the 67%. Nonetheless, their overall

1435
01:46:54,085 --> 01:46:57,845
budget, they're still within the overall budget for the year and we are hoping

1436
01:46:58,115 --> 01:47:01,835
that, um, those litigation expenses was earlier in the fiscal year

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01:47:02,425 --> 01:47:03,445
and not later in the fiscal.

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01:47:07,855 --> 01:47:11,735
so we also have, um, in your summary and

1439
01:47:11,955 --> 01:47:15,715
there's some numbers, they're very minute. I'm not sure that I will go over each minute

1440
01:47:16,015 --> 01:47:19,955
number. I can't see them at this point in time. And so I will

1441
01:47:20,115 --> 01:47:23,755
move on from may into june unless there's some questions regarding

1442
01:47:24,255 --> 01:47:27,665
the may presentation. Any questions? Colleagues regarding

1443
01:47:28,595 --> 01:47:31,275
may's furniture? No.

1444
01:47:32,725 --> 01:47:36,545
continue. Ms. Susan? Oh no, she does. She

1445
01:47:36,765 --> 01:47:40,485
came off. So the june 30th, 2025 represents 75%

1446
01:47:41,625 --> 01:47:45,405
of the fiscal year that has been extended. The revenue collected at that point

1447
01:47:45,685 --> 01:47:49,525
in time, it's 52%. Um, again, our at valor,

1448
01:47:49,925 --> 01:47:53,485
which is our major revenue, we are collecting almost 100% of that

1449
01:47:54,115 --> 01:47:57,565
general fund expenditure, um, was expanded at 49%,

1450
01:47:58,845 --> 01:48:02,485
although we are at 75% of the year expanded. That is a big,

1451
01:48:03,115 --> 01:48:06,945
that is great. You wanna be below where you're supposed to be in

1452
01:48:07,235 --> 01:48:11,225
expenditure. You definitely wanna make sure your revenue comes in and the

1453
01:48:11,445 --> 01:48:15,365
expenditure is below the revenue that has been collected. I

1454
01:48:15,485 --> 01:48:19,465
just wanna make sure I highlight that. In the month of june, um,

1455
01:48:19,845 --> 01:48:23,415
I talked about the, the city attorney and there was another department

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01:48:24,155 --> 01:48:27,695
that was a little over, which was human

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01:48:28,445 --> 01:48:31,805
resources. Um, there were 89% expend based on 75%

1458
01:48:32,645 --> 01:48:36,585
of the year already gone. And that expense was a result of,

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01:48:37,295 --> 01:48:41,225
there was a previous payout that we had to do for the past, um, director. So

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01:48:41,445 --> 01:48:45,425
that caused the expenditure lower. Nonetheless, I expect at the

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01:48:45,625 --> 01:48:49,595
end of the fiscal year, all of the departments will be below their

1462
01:48:49,945 --> 01:48:53,745
budget expanded. Um, d-s-o-e-m-s are you showing

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01:48:54,215 --> 01:48:58,025
that we are at 82% expanded and policed? 82%.

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01:48:59,125 --> 01:49:02,785
and that is because the city is, um, paying those expenses

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01:49:03,245 --> 01:49:06,765
in advance. So that ends my presentation

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01:49:07,305 --> 01:49:09,885
unless there is any questions that I can elaborate further.

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01:49:11,385 --> 01:49:15,185
any questions, colleagues? No. Raise hand? No. Madam

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01:49:15,535 --> 01:49:19,525
mayor. Thank you ms. Susan. Thank you. Thank

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01:49:19,875 --> 01:49:22,875
you madam mayor. Item number h resolution 20 25 100

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01:49:24,635 --> 01:49:28,415
approved and authorizing the establishment of a limited time amnesty program for

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01:49:28,835 --> 01:49:32,135
reduction of qualifying code enforcement liens. And we have ms.

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01:49:32,965 --> 01:49:35,955
tanja mccoy development services director to present this item

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01:49:37,015 --> 01:49:37,635
to you, madam mayor.

1474
01:49:57,015 --> 01:49:59,795
good evening, madam mayor, city attorney

1475
01:50:02,295 --> 01:50:06,125
commission city clerk. I am here to

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01:50:06,455 --> 01:50:09,905
present an item that will be heard tomorrow at tomorrow's meeting

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01:50:10,525 --> 01:50:14,345
and, uh, give a brief review of what this program

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01:50:14,725 --> 01:50:14,945
is about.

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01:50:35,415 --> 01:50:39,265
this, this res through you madam mayor. This resolution is for

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01:50:39,505 --> 01:50:41,385
a code enforcement lien reduction program.

1481
01:50:49,175 --> 01:50:52,705
I'm sorry. This resolution is for a code enforcement lien

1482
01:50:53,225 --> 01:50:56,795
amnesty program to address outstanding code enforcement liens. This initiative

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01:50:57,255 --> 01:51:01,235
is designed to encourage compliance, reduce financial burden

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01:51:01,535 --> 01:51:05,155
on property owners, and approve the city's ability to resolve longstanding

1485
01:51:05,925 --> 01:51:08,955
liens. The amnesty program will provide a temporary opportunity

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01:51:10,095 --> 01:51:13,985
for eligible homestead and non-homestead property owners to settle code

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01:51:14,275 --> 01:51:17,765
enforcement liens at a significantly reduced rate contingent

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01:51:18,435 --> 01:51:22,355
upon meeting compliance benchmarks. Program aims to be

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01:51:22,585 --> 01:51:26,265
equitable relief for property owners facing liens, incentivize

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01:51:26,955 --> 01:51:30,635
compliance with municipal codes, and expedite the settlement of delinquent

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01:51:31,275 --> 01:51:34,935
accounts and maintain, as well as

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01:51:35,495 --> 01:51:39,395
maintain the integrity and deter of deterrent effect

1493
01:51:39,835 --> 01:51:42,215
of the code of enforcement program as a whole.

1494
01:51:52,015 --> 01:51:55,925
were you madam mayor, did you have any questions? Colleagues? You have any questions for ms.

1495
01:51:56,485 --> 01:51:56,485
tja?

1496
01:52:00,905 --> 01:52:04,585
madam mayor, mr. Harrison? Thank you. Um, could

1497
01:52:04,935 --> 01:52:08,285
you explain how much the, um, what what you're asking for from residential

1498
01:52:09,275 --> 01:52:11,895
and commercial if they were to opt into the amnesty program?

1499
01:52:13,285 --> 01:52:17,255
sandra, through you, madam mayor, this program would,

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01:52:17,705 --> 01:52:21,605
um, allow for a residential homestead property

1501
01:52:22,345 --> 01:52:26,175
to, uh, receive a reduction up to 15%

1502
01:52:27,795 --> 01:52:31,655
of the total amount. And then the non-homestead property would

1503
01:52:31,975 --> 01:52:35,935
receive a 35% reduction. Well, 35%

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01:52:36,855 --> 01:52:40,775
of the total amount is what it would be reduced to madam mayor. Mr. Harrison.

1505
01:52:41,525 --> 01:52:45,325
thank you tanja. Um, the last, the last commission meeting we had, we, we discussed

1506
01:52:45,925 --> 01:52:49,325
a little bit about how we can work with our business community.

1507
01:52:50,655 --> 01:52:54,615
um, I know you drafted, uh, a proposal. You got

1508
01:52:54,835 --> 01:52:58,795
the proposal that I sent in correct? Through you madam mayor. Yes. I know

1509
01:52:58,915 --> 01:53:02,915
you did a side by through you madam mayor, I know you did a side by side comparison. What are the

1510
01:53:03,235 --> 01:53:07,195
main differences between what I submitted versus what you guys brought in a little

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01:53:07,315 --> 01:53:10,555
after the fact? The madam mayor. Um,

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01:53:11,775 --> 01:53:15,195
the program duration, uh, the program that you submitted

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01:53:15,855 --> 01:53:18,555
was from august 1st through may of 2026.

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01:53:20,535 --> 01:53:24,035
the program that I submitted was from august 1st through j january 30th, 2026.

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01:53:27,795 --> 01:53:31,715
the eligibility requirements is the second difference that, uh, the

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01:53:32,015 --> 01:53:35,995
side-by-side identified. And, um, for

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01:53:36,215 --> 01:53:39,825
those, the resolution would allow for current compliance

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01:53:40,635 --> 01:53:44,535
to come into play. As well as, um, a brief

1519
01:53:45,475 --> 01:53:49,035
review of that is, um, this a smaller application fee,

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01:53:49,975 --> 01:53:53,965
$150 plus $25 for each lien.

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01:53:55,255 --> 01:53:58,655
and it also include properties to be act active

1522
01:54:00,375 --> 01:54:04,295
in litigation and mandates full payment of all hard costs. That's

1523
01:54:04,715 --> 01:54:08,435
the program that you submitted, whereas the program that I submitted

1524
01:54:08,995 --> 01:54:12,555
requires a sub sustained compliance, um, feature,

1525
01:54:13,285 --> 01:54:17,025
which is asking that the homestead properties have

1526
01:54:17,315 --> 01:54:21,195
been in compliance for a period of three months and the non-homestead

1527
01:54:22,035 --> 01:54:25,595
properties be in compliance for a period of six months.

1528
01:54:26,705 --> 01:54:30,535
application fees are, are higher. Um, the

1529
01:54:30,755 --> 01:54:34,695
homestead property would pay $200 for a application fee

1530
01:54:35,015 --> 01:54:38,415
and the non-homestead properties would pay $1,500 for

1531
01:54:39,255 --> 01:54:42,605
an application fee. And my program particularly

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01:54:43,605 --> 01:54:46,805
requests additional documentation, um, a pre-inspection,

1533
01:54:47,895 --> 01:54:51,255
which I think is on both programs as well as a final inspection.

1534
01:54:52,545 --> 01:54:55,725
the pre-inspection, um, would be a free inspection

1535
01:54:57,305 --> 01:55:01,125
for my program, which would help the property owner to identify whether

1536
01:55:01,445 --> 01:55:05,365
or not they are eligible for the program or not. And then the final

1537
01:55:05,565 --> 01:55:09,315
inspection would come about once they, um, came

1538
01:55:09,605 --> 01:55:13,605
back to us and said we had a couple of things outta order, we fixed those

1539
01:55:14,585 --> 01:55:17,445
and now we would allow them to apply and do a final inspection.

1540
01:55:19,275 --> 01:55:22,035
the third thing would be the settlement, uh,

1541
01:55:23,465 --> 01:55:27,445
period, which was no, that was just the, what we just talked

1542
01:55:27,645 --> 01:55:31,375
about. The 15% for non-homestead under

1543
01:55:31,725 --> 01:55:35,545
your program and no, 10% for non-homestead, for

1544
01:55:35,765 --> 01:55:38,845
homestead under your program and 15% for non-homestead.

1545
01:55:40,625 --> 01:55:44,205
and then my uh, limits would be 15% for homestead

1546
01:55:44,945 --> 01:55:48,705
and 35% for non-homestead. The re

1547
01:55:49,145 --> 01:55:53,025
repayment period would be 30 days for my program. And I think

1548
01:55:53,285 --> 01:55:56,385
you wanted 60 days to make the payment.

1549
01:56:00,215 --> 01:56:04,065
thank you. Uh, I remember your feedback you gave me was commissioner our

1550
01:56:04,285 --> 01:56:08,285
two proposals like 90, 95% similar. And um, although

1551
01:56:08,405 --> 01:56:12,405
there are some similarities, the the last meeting there was something I honed in on,

1552
01:56:12,605 --> 01:56:16,545
which is tanja di director. I don't want us

1553
01:56:16,785 --> 01:56:20,725
to create it in a way to where majority of the people wouldn't qualify in the first

1554
01:56:20,885 --> 01:56:24,855
place. So you mentioned one thing about the

1555
01:56:25,355 --> 01:56:29,275
duration of how long they have to stay in compliance. You said that was six months,

1556
01:56:29,515 --> 01:56:32,655
correct? Through you madam mayor, that

1557
01:56:34,345 --> 01:56:38,075
that would be through the di duration of which they would have been in compliance.

1558
01:56:38,695 --> 01:56:42,515
yes. So, so how long is the amnesty program you're offering?

1559
01:56:43,565 --> 01:56:46,975
were you madam mayor? Six months. So before the,

1560
01:56:48,995 --> 01:56:52,995
at this point, are you discussing ms. Tanja the amnesty program or

1561
01:56:53,215 --> 01:56:56,745
the link? At this point I'm discussing only the amnesty

1562
01:56:57,235 --> 01:57:00,915
programs and I am, um, doing a side byside

1563
01:57:01,335 --> 01:57:05,175
comparison of the amnesty program that I

1564
01:57:05,695 --> 01:57:09,455
proposed to commission as well as the amnesty program that commissioner harris

1565
01:57:10,255 --> 01:57:14,095
proposed. Madam mayor? No. Commissioner harris, thank you. Just to be clear,

1566
01:57:14,405 --> 01:57:18,145
amnesty is regarding lien reduction. Is that correct? Through you madam

1567
01:57:18,425 --> 01:57:22,095
mayor? Yes. Okay. Amnesty is a, a form of lien

1568
01:57:22,665 --> 01:57:26,425
reduction. How many through you madam mayor, how many programs are you offering? One or two

1569
01:57:27,935 --> 01:57:31,865
through you madam mayor. There are two programs that I am looking

1570
01:57:32,205 --> 01:57:35,905
at. One is the amnesty program, which is a short term program,

1571
01:57:37,125 --> 01:57:41,095
six months, and then a lien reduction, comprehensive lien

1572
01:57:41,705 --> 01:57:45,535
reduction program, which is a long term program that

1573
01:57:45,825 --> 01:57:49,505
will continue on until someone tells me I can't

1574
01:57:50,545 --> 01:57:54,345
continue it anymore. Alright, mayor commissioner harrison, um, with you're

1575
01:57:54,745 --> 01:57:58,685
saying that they have to be in compliance for six months before

1576
01:57:59,105 --> 01:58:03,055
they can qualify for the program through you madam mayor?

1577
01:58:03,315 --> 01:58:07,175
yes. That's for the amnesty program. Understood. Now, if they wanted

1578
01:58:07,455 --> 01:58:11,215
to stay in compliance for six months for the amnesty program, but the amnesty

1579
01:58:11,695 --> 01:58:15,655
program is gonna be over in six months, wouldn't that disqualify 'em for them trying to

1580
01:58:15,865 --> 01:58:19,545
apply for that same program through you madam mayor?

1581
01:58:20,245 --> 01:58:24,165
at the end, this would be for, um, businesses or

1582
01:58:24,325 --> 01:58:28,285
homeowners who are already in compliance so that they would have

1583
01:58:28,675 --> 01:58:32,475
opportunity to participate in the amnesty program. However, when

1584
01:58:32,765 --> 01:58:36,605
the amnesty program comes to an end in six months, they will

1585
01:58:36,805 --> 01:58:40,645
still be able to participate in the comprehensive lien reduction program,

1586
01:58:41,055 --> 01:58:44,705
which would be an ongoing program. So madam mayor, what's

1587
01:58:45,125 --> 01:58:48,165
happening is you don't want 'em to be a part of the amnesty program, but the long-term program,

1588
01:58:49,355 --> 01:58:52,875
because if someone wants to be a part of the first program, the amnesty,

1589
01:58:53,745 --> 01:58:57,565
and they are in compliance for six months during that period of time the amnesty program is rolling

1590
01:58:57,945 --> 01:59:01,905
out, and by the time they're done doing what you want 'em to do after six

1591
01:59:02,125 --> 01:59:05,845
months, that amnesty program will no longer be available. Is that not correct?

1592
01:59:07,065 --> 01:59:10,785
through you madam mayor? I would like to correct that. What I want

1593
01:59:11,295 --> 01:59:14,735
is, uh, compliance with the code. So I am not looking to

1594
01:59:15,305 --> 01:59:18,495
eliminate anyone I am. I would like to see

1595
01:59:19,355 --> 01:59:23,235
a period of sustained compliance for all people that would

1596
01:59:24,045 --> 01:59:27,815
apply to the amnesty program and then as well as

1597
01:59:28,295 --> 01:59:32,075
the, um, but the comprehensive lien reduction

1598
01:59:32,355 --> 01:59:35,955
program would not have that requirement. Adam mayor, a moment.

1599
01:59:38,355 --> 01:59:42,285
thank you commissioner max. Thank you madam mayor. First of all, the

1600
01:59:42,505 --> 01:59:46,485
fact that he brought his own program commissioner maxwell williams. Oh, sorry. Sorry. My

1601
01:59:46,725 --> 01:59:50,585
bad. I'm I'm gimme a moment. Gimme a moment guys. Gimme a moment.

1602
01:59:50,945 --> 01:59:54,785
'cause I'm so upset. Okay. Um, that, let's talk about

1603
01:59:55,085 --> 01:59:58,945
what's on here and the comparison. I'm not understanding what comparison

1604
01:59:59,405 --> 02:00:03,115
you're talking about because I've not seen my colleague comparison.

1605
02:00:05,015 --> 02:00:08,655
I think this program that you have, we hire you to do a job.

1606
02:00:09,125 --> 02:00:12,925
that is what you're doing. And this program is a full

1607
02:00:13,345 --> 02:00:17,175
proof program because they are taking, they've been taken advantage of us

1608
02:00:17,675 --> 02:00:20,915
and now we have to nip that in the bud. I don't care about the other cities.

1609
02:00:21,695 --> 02:00:25,655
I don't care if city, lauder hill, sunrise, whatever they're

1610
02:00:25,975 --> 02:00:29,765
doing, who cares? We are ladale lakes. This is what we want

1611
02:00:30,055 --> 02:00:33,815
to do. And through you mada mayor, I'm very offended

1612
02:00:34,475 --> 02:00:37,865
by the fact that my colleague can be presenting

1613
02:00:38,755 --> 02:00:42,735
his side of the story. Like we don't have a voice. Like we don't have a

1614
02:00:42,855 --> 02:00:46,855
vote. So I don't even see what you, you guys are having this back and

1615
02:00:46,975 --> 02:00:49,805
forth conversation that I have not yet to see. What

1616
02:00:50,995 --> 02:00:54,835
his proposal, his and the, the, the fact that he brought in his

1617
02:00:55,375 --> 02:00:59,215
proposal to overcome your proposal, to have a conversation

1618
02:00:59,965 --> 02:01:03,955
with you back and forth and ignoring the other co people on

1619
02:01:04,175 --> 02:01:07,955
the desk is just disrespectful. Totally. And I'm

1620
02:01:08,595 --> 02:01:12,345
p****d. So let's focus on what you're talking about

1621
02:01:12,695 --> 02:01:16,145
here, and this is what where we are going and I hope my other colleagues

1622
02:01:16,975 --> 02:01:20,845
will look into this and make sure we are presenting it and

1623
02:01:21,415 --> 02:01:25,405
enforce what you recommended because that's what we hire you to do. And

1624
02:01:25,625 --> 02:01:29,545
if we can respect the person we hire to do a job

1625
02:01:30,175 --> 02:01:33,825
that I think is here to better our city, then why do we have her?

1626
02:01:34,395 --> 02:01:37,805
maybe we should not get where we should get her in a position, right? No,

1627
02:01:38,495 --> 02:01:42,325
this is, we should, why, why are we fighting with her if that's

1628
02:01:42,685 --> 02:01:46,445
what she's doing? So we need to stick to her thing. And again,

1629
02:01:47,225 --> 02:01:50,995
the fact don't, the conversation with you going back and forth with

1630
02:01:51,285 --> 02:01:55,065
something I don't even see in front of me is having his own is like his, his

1631
02:01:55,345 --> 02:01:58,565
own day is own little group .

1632
02:01:59,465 --> 02:02:02,065
I'm mother mayor. Really?

1633
02:02:03,845 --> 02:02:06,815
you need just continue on mr. Max wood.

1634
02:02:09,445 --> 02:02:13,415
anyway, ms. Sandra, go ahead

1635
02:02:13,885 --> 02:02:17,845
with your pre we are talking about this, the side by side and what

1636
02:02:18,195 --> 02:02:22,005
she said to you and what you get to him that needs to stop. Totally.

1637
02:02:23,195 --> 02:02:27,015
now, when we go to his agenda on the item that is, I think it's

1638
02:02:27,255 --> 02:02:31,175
coming up on the workshop and then you wanna cross notes, we'll address

1639
02:02:31,455 --> 02:02:35,095
it then let's talk about this item that we have here on the resume

1640
02:02:35,555 --> 02:02:39,125
and not this back and forth thing that you guys are, have these little sidebar

1641
02:02:39,615 --> 02:02:43,235
that we are not privy to. Thank you madam mayor,

1642
02:02:44,445 --> 02:02:48,215
raise hand. Ms. Bond. No, madam mayor,

1643
02:02:48,515 --> 02:02:52,435
mr. Harris. Well thank you madam mayor. Her hand is raised now.

1644
02:02:52,635 --> 02:02:56,355
commissioner thomas. Thank you madam mayor. I do appreciate

1645
02:02:56,915 --> 02:03:00,835
it. I'm, I'm in agree, I'm in agreement with, um, my colleague,

1646
02:03:01,435 --> 02:03:05,055
commissioner carlene maxwell williams. If we're on

1647
02:03:05,505 --> 02:03:08,945
item, uh, h at this time dealing,

1648
02:03:10,175 --> 02:03:13,975
uh, to have the comparison now, which was not in

1649
02:03:14,195 --> 02:03:17,805
our backup, we should be dealing with this particular

1650
02:03:19,105 --> 02:03:23,055
item that's on hand and not to jump the gun. So I'm

1651
02:03:23,275 --> 02:03:26,785
in agreement with that, that we stick to what has been presented

1652
02:03:27,935 --> 02:03:31,505
by ms. Tanja and then move forward, um, accordingly

1653
02:03:32,265 --> 02:03:35,635
when it, the other presentation that has to be given.

1654
02:03:36,755 --> 02:03:40,385
thank you madam mayor harrison. Thank you madam mayor. So

1655
02:03:40,845 --> 02:03:44,845
sticking to the, uh, what we were talking about tanja, and I just wanted to just uh, say this

1656
02:03:45,045 --> 02:03:48,165
for education for not just, I know you know this, but to the audience,

1657
02:03:49,055 --> 02:03:51,725
these commissioners are the legislative arm of this city.

1658
02:03:53,435 --> 02:03:57,255
we write the policy or we're at least supposed to write the policy. Now what

1659
02:03:57,455 --> 02:04:01,415
we do is we hire staff to give input on said policy. But where a lot of the o'lakes

1660
02:04:01,695 --> 02:04:05,175
has gone off the rails is we've allowed you guys staff to write the rules for us.

1661
02:04:06,295 --> 02:04:10,195
so I wanna be very clear, the question that they tried to jump in and

1662
02:04:10,425 --> 02:04:13,585
stop you from answering was this, the six months

1663
02:04:15,105 --> 02:04:18,995
that you have for the length of the program, the first program is the same amount of

1664
02:04:19,115 --> 02:04:22,865
time, the six months that you're asking them to stay in compliance before they can get into

1665
02:04:23,155 --> 02:04:26,995
the program. You answered by saying, that is not my goal. That the

1666
02:04:27,335 --> 02:04:31,295
question is yes or no for this scenario. If there's somebody that wants to be a part of

1667
02:04:31,525 --> 02:04:33,875
that six month program and they are non-residential,

1668
02:04:36,105 --> 02:04:39,935
if they comply with six months and that is over, will they yes or no be

1669
02:04:40,155 --> 02:04:41,955
able to apply for that lien amnesty program?

1670
02:04:47,705 --> 02:04:50,845
do you madam mayor? Yes sir. If a non-residential

1671
02:04:52,245 --> 02:04:56,225
property is in compliance as of today, they will

1672
02:04:56,425 --> 02:05:00,255
be eligible to apply for the amnesty program.

1673
02:05:03,335 --> 02:05:07,045
madam mayor barry on what I'm asking madam

1674
02:05:07,395 --> 02:05:11,395
mayor technology. Thank you. Thank you ma'am. On

1675
02:05:11,615 --> 02:05:15,525
august 1st, you're gonna go in and do an inspection and make

1676
02:05:15,725 --> 02:05:19,605
sure that these folks are in compliance from that point on, you're asking them

1677
02:05:19,805 --> 02:05:23,245
to stay in compliance for six months before they qualify for the program.

1678
02:05:24,455 --> 02:05:28,225
your program runs from august 1st to january 30th. In that scenario

1679
02:05:28,935 --> 02:05:32,665
from when you inspect from august 1st going on and they stick to the six months,

1680
02:05:33,575 --> 02:05:36,425
will they be able to qualify for that lien amnesty program?

1681
02:05:37,815 --> 02:05:41,545
no, they will not. Okay. Madam mayor, you just

1682
02:05:42,025 --> 02:05:45,785
proved my suspicion. I specifically asked you and this commission

1683
02:05:46,185 --> 02:05:50,025
was in consensus of that to not come back with anything that would cut out

1684
02:05:50,225 --> 02:05:53,645
the businesses. So let's talk about some other background things. Now

1685
02:05:54,835 --> 02:05:58,835
you want to go after the businesses, you have a lean amnesty

1686
02:05:59,605 --> 02:06:03,605
reduction of 35%, even if you took them to court, that's what you're gonna be settled with anyways. More

1687
02:06:03,885 --> 02:06:07,885
than likely we're not discussing lien right now. Commissioner, I understand we're talking about the amnesty program

1688
02:06:08,235 --> 02:06:12,175
that deals with liens. We're not discussing liens specifically right now we're talking about

1689
02:06:12,335 --> 02:06:16,035
the amnesty program. Okay, commissioner, the lean amnesty program. Is that correct? Yes.

1690
02:06:16,855 --> 02:06:20,315
I wanna make sure I'm correct. Are we discussing the lien amnesty program? Let's seen

1691
02:06:22,185 --> 02:06:25,955
limited time amnesty program for reduction of qualifying code enforcement

1692
02:06:26,845 --> 02:06:30,815
liens. Okay, with the amnesty but not the lean amnesty program. With this

1693
02:06:30,995 --> 02:06:34,845
six month program, what's going

1694
02:06:35,005 --> 02:06:38,925
on is that there are cities, not majority of them in broad 'cause majority of the cities

1695
02:06:39,065 --> 02:06:42,925
in broad actually wanna work with the business community. We are the only city right

1696
02:06:43,205 --> 02:06:46,825
now. We ask ourselves why we're behind, we're the only city right now that's

1697
02:06:47,365 --> 02:06:50,365
fighting with our businesses and try to hem them up and take them to court.

1698
02:06:52,115 --> 02:06:55,795
you wrote policy for a arm that does not, that that's

1699
02:06:56,295 --> 02:07:00,185
supposed to be right in policy and you specifically came back with something that would disqualify

1700
02:07:01,055 --> 02:07:04,655
them. And that's just one thing. You also, I'm sure business tax receipts

1701
02:07:05,135 --> 02:07:09,135
as well is gonna be something included in that. If a property owner has over a hundred

1702
02:07:09,255 --> 02:07:12,215
properties, you know it's gonna be a hassle for them to qualify for this.

1703
02:07:13,415 --> 02:07:17,335
I asked you, could you please come back with something that would not cut out

1704
02:07:17,735 --> 02:07:21,545
majority of the businesses and you, we know

1705
02:07:21,745 --> 02:07:25,665
you consult with uh, I don't know what other city staff or if it's the city attorney you consult with

1706
02:07:25,785 --> 02:07:29,505
to put together this, but what was brought back to us is not the will of the commission.

1707
02:07:31,745 --> 02:07:35,715
now I want to say one more thing. If we decide to, to take them to court,

1708
02:07:36,775 --> 02:07:39,955
if they decide to fight us back, all the businesses that have liens out there,

1709
02:07:41,385 --> 02:07:44,365
we already are paying our city attorney way above target.

1710
02:07:47,265 --> 02:07:51,065
this is not a revenue source. You have businesses

1711
02:07:51,425 --> 02:07:55,345
in this city that want to go across the street, literally to lauderhill because they're willing

1712
02:07:55,505 --> 02:07:59,295
to break their lease to leave because of the things that we're doing here right now.

1713
02:07:59,565 --> 02:08:03,455
this is not cleaning up our city. This is not what you say as far as getting stuff

1714
02:08:03,735 --> 02:08:07,465
in compliance. And I want to say one more thing to people who don't understand how the process works.

1715
02:08:08,035 --> 02:08:11,635
we are the legislative arm of the body. We write the policy.

1716
02:08:12,455 --> 02:08:15,135
all I was doing by bringing my own policy was my damn job.

1717
02:08:16,495 --> 02:08:20,195
number one. You madam mayor.

1718
02:08:20,935 --> 02:08:24,915
you madam mayor. Number one. You need to take a base outta your voice.

1719
02:08:25,555 --> 02:08:29,255
'cause I don't know who you're talking to. Commissioner. Commissioner me,

1720
02:08:29,715 --> 02:08:33,195
I will get to you. Commissioner tanja. I'm disappointed. Commissioner body, disappointed

1721
02:08:33,895 --> 02:08:37,795
to when tanja comes here, spell williams.

1722
02:08:38,215 --> 02:08:42,015
you may just the moment I'm

1723
02:08:42,235 --> 02:08:46,075
disappointed madam mayor, if I may finish please. I'm disappointed.

1724
02:08:50,095 --> 02:08:53,825
are we done? We are not here. Excuse me madam mayor, may I please go? Pardon?

1725
02:08:54,425 --> 02:08:56,885
am I I acknowledged still. I'm here. Interruption. Sorry.

1726
02:08:58,825 --> 02:09:02,745
we are asking for a program that I, that is here to help our

1727
02:09:03,245 --> 02:09:07,065
businesses and not only do you know that they won't qualify for the said program, not

1728
02:09:07,285 --> 02:09:11,285
only do you know that, but out of the 100 and plus businesses that some

1729
02:09:11,405 --> 02:09:15,405
of our people may have, they have to hustle and hassle to go get these stuff. This is not us

1730
02:09:15,565 --> 02:09:19,485
helping them. When you look at the other cities, we care about our other cities. When

1731
02:09:19,725 --> 02:09:23,585
we talk about a new city hall, we care about our other cities. When we look at their tax

1732
02:09:23,805 --> 02:09:27,605
base, all the great stuff they do, we care about our cities then. And we don't understand. The main reason

1733
02:09:27,845 --> 02:09:30,565
why other cities can do that is because they have a thriving business community.

1734
02:09:32,405 --> 02:09:36,265
not because they have a development services director and a firm that's

1735
02:09:36,665 --> 02:09:39,585
going after people in in courts and stuff. That's not what it's about.

1736
02:09:42,705 --> 02:09:46,705
and you know what's funny? When things go sideways, you won't take the blame. I will. So

1737
02:09:46,965 --> 02:09:50,915
I have to make sure I do my job. I have to. You could just find another city

1738
02:09:51,115 --> 02:09:54,915
to work for. I'm owed to the residents. I have one more point, madam mayor, if I may

1739
02:09:55,395 --> 02:09:59,325
thank you. One more point, my last point right now I will be back to you. Thank

1740
02:09:59,675 --> 02:10:02,875
you. Thank you commissioner max williams. Thank you madam mayor.

1741
02:10:03,995 --> 02:10:07,755
I'm so happy that number one, when re and

1742
02:10:08,035 --> 02:10:12,035
led to the audience, she's not running and doing things on her

1743
02:10:12,255 --> 02:10:15,975
own. She come to us, she has had conversation with us

1744
02:10:16,365 --> 02:10:20,335
several times and we all had a consensus and brought it back

1745
02:10:20,515 --> 02:10:24,405
and she brought back the information to us. Isn't that correct? Through your madam mayor

1746
02:10:24,565 --> 02:10:28,565
sandra? Absolutely. And I specifically set the

1747
02:10:28,765 --> 02:10:32,515
term based on a com, a comment from commissioner harrison that

1748
02:10:32,805 --> 02:10:36,805
said to make sure it was a short term amnesty program because I originally

1749
02:10:38,115 --> 02:10:40,965
requested it to be all year or longer,

1750
02:10:43,035 --> 02:10:46,945
right? Right. So every thank you madam mayor, every conversation

1751
02:10:47,965 --> 02:10:50,745
and, and through the audience here and all of you that's clapping,

1752
02:10:52,205 --> 02:10:56,155
um, she's not making it on her own. She comes to

1753
02:10:56,375 --> 02:10:59,895
us every meeting and she talks to every, all five of us

1754
02:11:00,395 --> 02:11:04,255
and we all agree and that's why she put this resolution together

1755
02:11:04,675 --> 02:11:08,475
for us to vote on it tomorrow. It wasn't that she went in her office and

1756
02:11:08,695 --> 02:11:12,255
just write it down and then come to throw it down her throat and said, here you go.

1757
02:11:12,755 --> 02:11:16,755
we all had a vote, including our commission here is

1758
02:11:16,975 --> 02:11:20,855
on the days. And we all had a consensus. And I agree with what she

1759
02:11:21,155 --> 02:11:24,855
was. So we spoke, she put it all together and that's why we are here voting tomorrow.

1760
02:11:25,635 --> 02:11:29,335
so no, she's not doing it on her own. So I don't know what that, um, remark

1761
02:11:29,675 --> 02:11:33,675
is. I think it's a good plan and I think, uh, my colleagues should

1762
02:11:34,095 --> 02:11:37,695
stick with it and, and hopefully we'll have the consensus votes

1763
02:11:38,495 --> 02:11:41,775
tomorrow period. Mayor hand raised ms. Ma.

1764
02:11:42,695 --> 02:11:46,335
no, madam mayor chair. Thank you madam mayor. Uh, you're right. She doesn't do it on her own.

1765
02:11:47,135 --> 02:11:51,115
um, I want to defer to the assistant city attorney. Does your

1766
02:11:51,275 --> 02:11:55,035
office assist with the publication and the creation of said resolutions with the development

1767
02:11:55,595 --> 02:11:59,475
services director? Do you madam mayor,

1768
02:11:59,735 --> 02:12:03,395
our office assist with the, um, drafting of all

1769
02:12:03,755 --> 02:12:07,755
resolutions? So that would be correct. Thank you. Uh, second correction that was made.

1770
02:12:08,095 --> 02:12:12,035
uh, so, uh, right, she doesn't do it on her own. Uh, second correction that needs to be made.

1771
02:12:12,375 --> 02:12:16,035
um, we did not vote in a workshop discussion.

1772
02:12:18,045 --> 02:12:22,035
what you guys did was, you guys make it seem like you had consensus, but

1773
02:12:22,255 --> 02:12:26,115
that wasn't true consensus. You guys took, you heard what everybody said. You

1774
02:12:26,335 --> 02:12:30,085
looked up and you said okay, and took notes and then you went to the office with

1775
02:12:30,375 --> 02:12:34,055
every other thing we do to take consensus. Madam mayor looks, do we have

1776
02:12:34,415 --> 02:12:38,255
consensus? Yeah. How you guys feel? Yeah. Yeah. Okay. And we take a clear

1777
02:12:38,775 --> 02:12:42,395
consensus. We took a vague consensus that time. So

1778
02:12:42,915 --> 02:12:46,895
my question to you, tanja, did you work with the city attorney and the

1779
02:12:47,055 --> 02:12:50,935
firm to draft this resolution? If not, who did you work with through

1780
02:12:51,425 --> 02:12:55,365
you, madam mayor, ms. Hand. I worked with the commission. I brought this, uh,

1781
02:12:55,945 --> 02:12:59,825
resolution, this, uh, policy agenda to the commission

1782
02:13:00,245 --> 02:13:04,205
on two different occasions as a workshop item. And

1783
02:13:04,665 --> 02:13:08,625
I listened to all of the commissioners and I prepared a

1784
02:13:08,945 --> 02:13:12,545
document that in my understanding, had the information

1785
02:13:13,145 --> 02:13:16,935
that came from the commission. Madam mayor doesn't answer my question,

1786
02:13:17,595 --> 02:13:21,375
did you? She just said that she works with all resolutions being formed. It's a

1787
02:13:21,655 --> 02:13:25,615
question that requires the answer. Did you work with the city attorney

1788
02:13:25,835 --> 02:13:28,975
and the firm to help draft this said resolution that we are looking at?

1789
02:13:30,585 --> 02:13:34,275
do you madam mayor? Yes. Thank you. It's my duty to work with our city

1790
02:13:34,755 --> 02:13:38,355
attorney to make sure that any document that I draft is legally

1791
02:13:39,155 --> 02:13:43,155
reviewed. Madam mayor. No, it's your duty to do what the commission asks of

1792
02:13:43,455 --> 02:13:46,915
the city manager to do and then tells you to do. We write the policy

1793
02:13:47,535 --> 02:13:51,175
and you make sure it's legally sound. You guys always

1794
02:13:51,875 --> 02:13:55,715
spoonfeed us policy and get us to nod our heads. And

1795
02:13:56,045 --> 02:13:59,895
what I'm telling you is that this time, certain things I let happen this time, you're

1796
02:14:00,215 --> 02:14:04,215
coming with a resolution that's going to hurt. So here's my next question,

1797
02:14:05,285 --> 02:14:08,985
mr. Harrison. Thank you, madam mayor. Through the pre-inspection and the whole inspection of

1798
02:14:09,345 --> 02:14:12,985
cf, they qualify. Is business tax receipts included

1799
02:14:13,365 --> 02:14:17,185
in that said qualification? Were you madam mayor

1800
02:14:17,585 --> 02:14:21,395
standard? Yes, madam mayor, do you ha are, aren't

1801
02:14:21,795 --> 02:14:25,425
you? Do you think of someone? All right. If if there's someone,

1802
02:14:25,825 --> 02:14:29,625
a property owner that has multiple businesses, individual businesses under their purview,

1803
02:14:30,135 --> 02:14:34,105
does each of those businesses have to come in compliance with said paperwork of business, tax reviews,

1804
02:14:34,685 --> 02:14:38,605
et cetera. So business tax receipts through

1805
02:14:39,095 --> 02:14:42,835
you, madam mayor, sandra, all businesses operating in the city of

1806
02:14:43,115 --> 02:14:47,115
lauderdale lakes should have a business tax receipt. Madam mayor, the question,

1807
02:14:47,255 --> 02:14:50,925
here's a question. If you have an individual who has multiple individual

1808
02:14:51,915 --> 02:14:55,775
businesses in his plaza, in his purview, his or her, do

1809
02:14:55,995 --> 02:14:59,995
each of those in that scenario, do each of those require to have uptodate,

1810
02:15:00,955 --> 02:15:04,675
business tax receipts and all paperwork in order to qualify for said program?

1811
02:15:10,975 --> 02:15:14,875
I'm going to through you, madam mayor, I'm going to, I thought I answered

1812
02:15:15,065 --> 02:15:18,875
that. All businesses in the city of lauderdale lakes

1813
02:15:19,225 --> 02:15:22,115
operating, which would be all businesses in any plaza

1814
02:15:23,495 --> 02:15:26,905
homebased businesses, uh, yes or no. Please do not interrupt.

1815
02:15:27,565 --> 02:15:31,385
I'm sorry. Go ahead. I'm just saying it's that, just an answer. All businesses in the city of lauderdale

1816
02:15:33,045 --> 02:15:35,375
is required to have a business tax receipt.

1817
02:15:37,365 --> 02:15:41,315
madam mayor harrison, do you think it's fair for someone to have

1818
02:15:41,515 --> 02:15:45,435
hundreds of people there over to go and do it? Do you think that kind of decreases

1819
02:15:45,755 --> 02:15:46,675
the likelihood they may qualify

1820
02:15:55,765 --> 02:15:59,735
through you? Madam mayor sandra? I do not. Okay. I

1821
02:15:59,855 --> 02:16:03,575
believe that the businesses are responsible to make sure that

1822
02:16:04,155 --> 02:16:07,705
all parties that's operating a business on their

1823
02:16:08,225 --> 02:16:11,435
property has the proper code compliance

1824
02:16:12,245 --> 02:16:16,005
as well as the business tax receipt. Commissioner maxwell williams.

1825
02:16:19,635 --> 02:16:23,485
thank you madam mayor. It feels like, um, through you

1826
02:16:23,695 --> 02:16:27,235
madam mayor, that someone has some personal thing going on because

1827
02:16:27,865 --> 02:16:31,605
I'm, I can't understand what is happening here. It sounds

1828
02:16:32,165 --> 02:16:35,885
personal. So unless somebody knows somebody trying to help some other

1829
02:16:36,365 --> 02:16:40,235
business in the city, something is happening because this cannot be this

1830
02:16:40,525 --> 02:16:44,405
passion and all this for all the businesses in the city, a lot of their

1831
02:16:44,605 --> 02:16:48,605
lakes. So it's so there is something and whatever is in the dark

1832
02:16:48,915 --> 02:16:52,835
will come to light because something is happening. Okay? Something

1833
02:16:53,445 --> 02:16:57,145
is happening. Why my colleague is taking such a big

1834
02:16:57,495 --> 02:17:01,005
stand to this. Because when we were talking along the way,

1835
02:17:01,515 --> 02:17:05,365
this wasn't the stand before, but now the stand getting stronger,

1836
02:17:05,825 --> 02:17:09,685
the base and the voice getting harder, but, um, something is

1837
02:17:09,885 --> 02:17:13,625
going on. Okay? And we are here. You talk enough, uh,

1838
02:17:13,915 --> 02:17:17,345
uhuh, that's for me to determine. Listen, let me talk 'cause I'm,

1839
02:17:18,025 --> 02:17:21,945
I'm gonna interrupt you. Okay? But he's re interrupting me. Go ahead, commissioner max williams. So we

1840
02:17:22,165 --> 02:17:26,165
are going to stick to this. Um, I think we should have a

1841
02:17:26,445 --> 02:17:30,085
consensus to stick to this regardless of all the stumbles

1842
02:17:30,595 --> 02:17:34,525
that he's saying this, some, this is a personal thing that he's making personal

1843
02:17:35,405 --> 02:17:39,325
whatever he knows whatever is going on, I don't know, but it's personal. I think

1844
02:17:39,485 --> 02:17:43,445
this was a good plan we for, for, for ms for this young lady to be

1845
02:17:43,725 --> 02:17:47,245
standing here with a resolution is because she came to us several times,

1846
02:17:47,815 --> 02:17:51,365
again, as I said, and had the conversation, and even though

1847
02:17:51,945 --> 02:17:55,945
was the mayor go around and said, do we have a consensus? Whatever, how she did it, it

1848
02:17:56,165 --> 02:18:00,145
was said. And that's why she's bringing it forward. And I think that it is

1849
02:18:00,685 --> 02:18:04,095
a good, um, plan and we should stick

1850
02:18:04,715 --> 02:18:08,605
with it. Do not let anyone try to intimidate and try to

1851
02:18:08,765 --> 02:18:12,625
change it, period. Okay? Now keep in mind, let me just one

1852
02:18:12,845 --> 02:18:16,515
more minute. I want, I have a thought. Go ahead. You know, you, let's put example.

1853
02:18:17,155 --> 02:18:20,395
this, this was like association

1854
02:18:22,115 --> 02:18:26,045
when you, when they assess and said, I, I'm going to assess a million dollars

1855
02:18:26,865 --> 02:18:30,685
to our association, and now you have to pay $2,000 a month and you ain't

1856
02:18:30,885 --> 02:18:34,845
got no job. They don't care. They just go ahead and they foreclose on your house. They don't have

1857
02:18:34,925 --> 02:18:38,925
no sympathy, no understanding, and there's nothing you can do. So we

1858
02:18:39,125 --> 02:18:42,965
are gonna be hardcore here. They, these businesses have been

1859
02:18:43,165 --> 02:18:47,105
taking advantage of us for so long for you to have a violation in

1860
02:18:47,325 --> 02:18:51,185
the thousands of dollars. I think how much we had on the, the,

1861
02:18:51,425 --> 02:18:55,025
the, the plaza across the street was in the millions, the disrespect

1862
02:18:56,315 --> 02:19:00,125
of you ignoring, ignoring every single violation

1863
02:19:01,125 --> 02:19:04,895
over and over and over. Like it doesn't matter. Like we, you have no respect

1864
02:19:05,335 --> 02:19:09,175
for us. And I know they can't go. They talk about leaving the city. Go where?

1865
02:19:09,755 --> 02:19:13,735
go to plantation, go to homes, go, go to wilton, manus and do that. No, you

1866
02:19:13,855 --> 02:19:17,735
can't go there and do that. So if you feel like you wanna leave and go to

1867
02:19:17,895 --> 02:19:21,795
the city, go ahead because maybe we'll get some other business people in

1868
02:19:22,015 --> 02:19:25,785
here that will have respect for a city and follow the codes

1869
02:19:26,135 --> 02:19:29,525
and follow our regulations. That's all. That's it. Madam mayor,

1870
02:19:30,155 --> 02:19:34,085
hand raised. Ms five. No madam mayor, mr. Harrison. Thank you madam mayor.

1871
02:19:34,625 --> 02:19:38,605
um, I'm on the side of all of the businesses in lauderdale lakes. The reason why you're hearing the

1872
02:19:38,805 --> 02:19:42,365
base and the voice now and not before is because we tried to work with you.

1873
02:19:43,605 --> 02:19:47,345
we asked you to go back and you took notes, went and came back with

1874
02:19:47,625 --> 02:19:51,585
stuff that was still unattractive on the front end. What's in

1875
02:19:51,705 --> 02:19:55,585
the dark is that they are trying to disqualify commercial businesses

1876
02:19:55,865 --> 02:19:59,005
because these people that owe so many liens, it's gonna be a payday.

1877
02:20:00,195 --> 02:20:03,955
and this is not a revenue source for the city. I said it last time,

1878
02:20:04,515 --> 02:20:08,395
I tried not to be rude and so open about it, but now what you guys have done

1879
02:20:08,615 --> 02:20:12,425
is you try to make it seem like you've workshopped it twice. So now it's a resolution. Just

1880
02:20:12,715 --> 02:20:16,525
get us to nod heads on something and you came back with something. Again, we're

1881
02:20:16,875 --> 02:20:19,475
on the front end. Most of said businesses will be disqualified.

1882
02:20:20,905 --> 02:20:24,825
they will be disqualified. And you also know that it is likely they are

1883
02:20:24,985 --> 02:20:28,885
gonna be disqualified. You also know that if you take them to court, you're more than likely gonna win.

1884
02:20:30,705 --> 02:20:34,695
we need to work with our business community. There's

1885
02:20:35,185 --> 02:20:39,105
nothing in the dark on my end. What I'm trying to tell you is that for all of our businesses here, how are we making it

1886
02:20:39,265 --> 02:20:42,355
more attractive? Um, as far as people owing liens,

1887
02:20:44,265 --> 02:20:47,705
majority of these other cities, these, um, cities have put forth programs that's

1888
02:20:48,285 --> 02:20:52,265
way more lenient than even what I'm saying. And they have thrive, thriving

1889
02:20:52,745 --> 02:20:56,725
businesses. Why are we going after these folks? Why are we trying to

1890
02:20:56,805 --> 02:21:00,025
turn this into a revenue stream? Why are we trying to make it convenient for

1891
02:21:01,185 --> 02:21:04,345
inconvenient for our businesses? That's the real question.

1892
02:21:05,565 --> 02:21:09,415
what was put forth? Uh, ms. Tanja was not in the best

1893
02:21:09,855 --> 02:21:12,725
interest of the businesses in the city. I spoke with you individually.

1894
02:21:14,285 --> 02:21:17,975
I spoke with you as a group in the commission. I sent an example to help serve

1895
02:21:18,325 --> 02:21:21,765
as some type of guideline. And then you told me it was 90%

1896
02:21:22,385 --> 02:21:26,245
the same. And by the way, it is in the backup. It's just on the other side

1897
02:21:26,525 --> 02:21:30,085
of the agenda, but it is in the backup. All commissioners have it and it's not 95%

1898
02:21:30,845 --> 02:21:34,755
the same. It is gonna cut out majority of commercial owned businesses

1899
02:21:35,745 --> 02:21:39,705
because what is going on is that there are some cities out there that

1900
02:21:40,175 --> 02:21:44,015
allows the, and I'm sorry, I know mr. Callaway isn't here today, but I, that allows

1901
02:21:45,495 --> 02:21:49,095
their legal counsel to take people to court.

1902
02:21:49,605 --> 02:21:53,295
that allows the development services director to partner with that.

1903
02:21:54,075 --> 02:21:57,925
that's what's in the dark. If people are wondering, and without making any

1904
02:21:58,145 --> 02:22:02,095
accusations, I gave one or two chances to allow you guys to clear it up, come

1905
02:22:02,385 --> 02:22:05,825
back with something. You didn't take proper consensus. You could watch your review.

1906
02:22:06,975 --> 02:22:10,955
and also you came back. I specifically said, I said, we want to give out. It's like we

1907
02:22:11,075 --> 02:22:14,865
wanna make it attractive and incentive. You got the mayor, fort

1908
02:22:15,235 --> 02:22:18,195
lauder o dean tran is posting on his instagram, hey, you guys

1909
02:22:20,125 --> 02:22:24,015
be a part of this amnesty program. We have businesses are loving it. They're

1910
02:22:24,505 --> 02:22:27,305
going to come to us instead of having us chase them down

1911
02:22:28,865 --> 02:22:32,795
just for you guys to send emails to these people, for our attorney to send emails

1912
02:22:33,095 --> 02:22:37,085
to these people. We get charged for that. That's not a part of what we're paying him,

1913
02:22:39,065 --> 02:22:42,555
them, sorry, the firm. We, every time you guys send them an email,

1914
02:22:43,875 --> 02:22:47,375
we have to pay for that. And we don't want to pay for that.

1915
02:22:49,155 --> 02:22:53,055
we want our businesses to see a lot of their lakes as a home where they can

1916
02:22:53,215 --> 02:22:57,055
thrive. We want that to happen. This is not political

1917
02:22:57,495 --> 02:23:01,295
for me. The political thing is when you ask someone a question, they give you lawyer language. This is not political for me.

1918
02:23:01,955 --> 02:23:05,575
yes or no? Is this an amnesty program? At least 70%

1919
02:23:06,335 --> 02:23:10,035
similar to what 90% of broward county is doing? The answer is no. And

1920
02:23:10,585 --> 02:23:14,255
tanja, we're gonna remember that you brought forward something like this that was not inconsistent

1921
02:23:14,855 --> 02:23:18,745
with how majority of cities are doing it. We're going to remember that.

1922
02:23:20,535 --> 02:23:24,225
commissioner, commissioner max williams, you know, thank

1923
02:23:24,575 --> 02:23:28,415
you madam mayor. I, I understand the passion. I get it.

1924
02:23:29,235 --> 02:23:32,765
um, but there's a way, and, and, and this is a bit sidebar

1925
02:23:33,255 --> 02:23:37,095
in what we are talking about. The, and, and I think the mayor, you should address

1926
02:23:37,535 --> 02:23:41,195
that. The way how you speak to the staff is

1927
02:23:41,835 --> 02:23:45,655
off the chain. The no, no, but it's true.

1928
02:23:46,255 --> 02:23:50,255
I don't, I I, no, mr. Williams don't address the audience. Okay? I'm sorry. But it's

1929
02:23:50,455 --> 02:23:54,335
true. You're talking to this young lady. Yes, you may not agree with what she's

1930
02:23:54,655 --> 02:23:58,655
doing, but she's a, she's, she's a person and you're speaking to her in a

1931
02:23:58,775 --> 02:24:02,755
very rude manner. And I don't, and you do that a lot.

1932
02:24:03,215 --> 02:24:07,075
and that, sorry, and that you need to address that. You could, there's

1933
02:24:07,435 --> 02:24:11,355
a, you can bring your point across, but you don't have to put that base and getting loud and

1934
02:24:11,555 --> 02:24:15,315
talking down and to them. And that's not cool. And that's just a sidebar.

1935
02:24:15,675 --> 02:24:19,675
anyway, with that said, I think this is a great program and we need to

1936
02:24:19,835 --> 02:24:23,755
move forward with it. Madam mayor, just a moment. Ms. Tanja, I have a couple of

1937
02:24:24,155 --> 02:24:27,745
questions. , if I may. Ms. Tanja,

1938
02:24:28,195 --> 02:24:31,075
the six month compliance for

1939
02:24:33,105 --> 02:24:36,545
non-homestead properties. Talk a little bit more about that please.

1940
02:24:38,405 --> 02:24:42,215
through you, madam mayor. So if a non-homestead property is in

1941
02:24:42,415 --> 02:24:46,095
compliance as of today or anytime before today, they will be

1942
02:24:46,535 --> 02:24:50,355
eligible to apply for the amnesty program. If that property is

1943
02:24:50,595 --> 02:24:54,295
not in compliance, then they would have to apply for the lien

1944
02:24:54,775 --> 02:24:58,715
reduction program, which gives similar amounts off

1945
02:24:59,275 --> 02:25:02,995
as the amnesty program. It's just a little bit more of

1946
02:25:03,335 --> 02:25:07,145
a process in terms of review. It includes, could

1947
02:25:07,495 --> 02:25:10,935
be the magistrate or bringing it back to the city commission

1948
02:25:11,555 --> 02:25:15,475
for review through the lie reduction program. Whereas the

1949
02:25:15,925 --> 02:25:19,815
amnesty program is, um, we've talked about in the

1950
02:25:19,935 --> 02:25:23,685
past, is a program that's designed to cut all of the red tape

1951
02:25:24,625 --> 02:25:27,025
and for you to go straight to a 35%

1952
02:25:28,845 --> 02:25:32,815
reduction in the cost of your lien. Ms. Ms. Tja,

1953
02:25:33,255 --> 02:25:36,055
for the non-homestead

1954
02:25:37,765 --> 02:25:41,725
properties, they have to be in compliance at least six months

1955
02:25:42,615 --> 02:25:46,065
prior to make an application for the program.

1956
02:25:47,135 --> 02:25:49,165
through you madam mayor? Yes. So,

1957
02:25:51,665 --> 02:25:55,475
so if the commission approves this on

1958
02:25:55,895 --> 02:25:59,025
tomorrow evening, when does that window open

1959
02:26:01,195 --> 02:26:03,655
the, through you madam mayor? The window opens on august 1st.

1960
02:26:06,235 --> 02:26:09,105
so august 1st if approved,

1961
02:26:10,545 --> 02:26:14,465
a non-homestead business must have been

1962
02:26:14,685 --> 02:26:18,385
in compliance six months prior to

1963
02:26:18,865 --> 02:26:22,565
august 1st through you madam mayor, no, six months prior

1964
02:26:22,885 --> 02:26:26,805
to application. Six months prior to application. So

1965
02:26:27,025 --> 02:26:30,845
if they make application august 2nd, then

1966
02:26:31,135 --> 02:26:34,615
they must have been in compliance six months prior to august 2nd.

1967
02:26:36,765 --> 02:26:38,135
through you madam mayor. Yes. Correct.

1968
02:26:40,995 --> 02:26:44,835
and to you madam mayor, commissioner, master williams. And you had it for a longer time. You

1969
02:26:45,055 --> 02:26:48,055
said you had it for a year. You started a year right

1970
02:26:49,285 --> 02:26:52,815
through you madam mayor? Yes. My original, um, I think it was,

1971
02:26:53,705 --> 02:26:57,415
might have been 18 months. 18 months. But after,

1972
02:26:58,035 --> 02:27:01,905
uh, the workshop, I reduced the timeframe based

1973
02:27:02,255 --> 02:27:06,215
on the comments that I received and sure. You might have made and under the

1974
02:27:06,495 --> 02:27:10,185
comments that you, based upon our commissioner here

1975
02:27:11,005 --> 02:27:14,715
about reducing the time. Yes.

1976
02:27:15,165 --> 02:27:19,095
alright. Mad mayor, ms. Harrison. Thank you. Um,

1977
02:27:19,455 --> 02:27:23,275
listen, we have room to negotiate on the timelines. We have the room to negotiate. My main

1978
02:27:23,485 --> 02:27:27,445
thing to drive home was on the front end. Let's not put anything in there that's gonna disqualify

1979
02:27:28,145 --> 02:27:31,995
most businesses. Let's make it fair to get into the program. If

1980
02:27:32,215 --> 02:27:36,155
they don't make the program timeline within the said program, and

1981
02:27:36,375 --> 02:27:40,005
those liens go back to the same amount we go after them. Hard.

1982
02:27:41,385 --> 02:27:45,315
that was my proposal. Not to make the liens go away. If you're gonna do a amnesty program, make it a

1983
02:27:45,435 --> 02:27:49,435
fair shot for people to get in and on the front end specifically asked

1984
02:27:49,775 --> 02:27:53,475
to not make it more difficult for people to get in. The language was just changed to do exactly

1985
02:27:53,835 --> 02:27:57,675
that. That's where my issue is. Um, the second thing I wanted

1986
02:27:57,915 --> 02:28:01,835
to say of as far as speaking to staff, I know that was mentioned, tanja, you had the

1987
02:28:02,155 --> 02:28:05,835
pleasure of inviting me to come speak to your staff. We had a wonderful conversation.

1988
02:28:07,295 --> 02:28:11,195
um, I'm just passionate about this city that I grew up in, that I was born in

1989
02:28:11,335 --> 02:28:14,675
and you know that, and we had a wonderful conversation before and after

1990
02:28:15,815 --> 02:28:19,425
and, uh, public, uh, development

1991
02:28:20,345 --> 02:28:24,325
services in speaking to the staff, they were happy that comm

1992
02:28:24,805 --> 02:28:28,305
a commissioner actually came by and had a chance to hear them out. It was like a breath of fresh air.

1993
02:28:29,455 --> 02:28:33,265
some people only applaud staff for political points. I'm gonna go check in

1994
02:28:33,465 --> 02:28:37,065
with you. I'm gonna go hear that they need another ac unit over there.

1995
02:28:38,065 --> 02:28:41,965
I'm gonna go hear that. They want paintings on the wall. They want to improve the work of life. I'm gonna go listen to

1996
02:28:42,165 --> 02:28:45,965
them about that. And they had some great ideas. And a lot of those people actually do work,

1997
02:28:46,305 --> 02:28:50,125
do live in the city of lauderdale lakes that I did not know. So now I could put a face to that.

1998
02:28:51,935 --> 02:28:55,755
but, uh, director of development services, when we up here,

1999
02:28:56,085 --> 02:28:57,995
being commissioners, being directors, we gotta take heat.

2000
02:29:00,395 --> 02:29:04,335
the heat I bring on you, if I don't do that, I let things pass. I get

2001
02:29:04,495 --> 02:29:08,425
heat from the residents and you'll be looking at somebody else this time next year, maybe, you

2002
02:29:08,645 --> 02:29:12,365
know? So, um, please don't take it as disrespect, take it as passion.

2003
02:29:13,795 --> 02:29:17,235
I just felt like we kind of missed the mark in doing what's in the best interest for the community, particularly

2004
02:29:18,175 --> 02:29:22,135
our business community. And it's sensitive to me because where we're looking to

2005
02:29:22,355 --> 02:29:26,335
go, we need a strong commercial base. Our residential base is

2006
02:29:26,555 --> 02:29:30,235
not gonna do it enough. We need a strong commercial base, particularly people that have all of these tenants.

2007
02:29:31,785 --> 02:29:35,045
and I wanna be very clear, you talk to a city attorney in another city,

2008
02:29:35,865 --> 02:29:39,695
ask them, so what do you guys do for oh, amnesty

2009
02:29:40,185 --> 02:29:44,115
program, man, they're gonna come running to you. That was

2010
02:29:44,235 --> 02:29:47,265
the goal. And I'm afraid that we won't be able to do that. And we're gonna be the only city

2011
02:29:48,675 --> 02:29:52,035
that's gonna be able to look up and say, hey, when they say, who was it? Because you,

2012
02:29:52,755 --> 02:29:54,655
I'm on record, it won't be 'cause of commissioner harrison.

2013
02:29:57,585 --> 02:30:01,305
what was asked for was not brought on the front

2014
02:30:01,645 --> 02:30:05,585
end. It was squeezed to where majority of these targeted businesses

2015
02:30:07,065 --> 02:30:10,795
that I suspect people are looking to take 'em to court. We are not gonna

2016
02:30:11,095 --> 02:30:14,995
let staff run the city. Madam mayor, we're not gonna let staff run the city,

2017
02:30:16,595 --> 02:30:20,155
not gonna let staff run the city. We need strong leadership. Nah,

2018
02:30:21,515 --> 02:30:25,395
I first met you. I was very impressed. Still am. I think you are

2019
02:30:25,555 --> 02:30:28,835
what the city needs, but this particular issue, I think you got it wrong.

2020
02:30:31,235 --> 02:30:35,105
we're not gonna let staff from the city. You see, we don't have we, so I'm gonna just leave

2021
02:30:35,265 --> 02:30:39,095
it there. That goes for all staff. Thank your commissioner

2022
02:30:39,655 --> 02:30:43,655
harrison. Thank you. Questions hand raised? No, madam mayor.

2023
02:30:43,955 --> 02:30:47,825
all right, thank you. Thank you ms. San madam.

2024
02:30:48,255 --> 02:30:51,695
a cm thank you madam mayor.

2025
02:30:52,525 --> 02:30:54,475
next we have item number 10

2026
02:30:57,545 --> 02:31:01,055
j aye aye, resolution 20 25 1 0 1

2027
02:31:02,495 --> 02:31:06,375
approving and authorizing the establishment of a comprehensive lien reduction program

2028
02:31:06,875 --> 02:31:10,055
to address code enforcement through structured review pathways.

2029
02:31:11,155 --> 02:31:14,665
and that is gonna be presented by ms. Tanja as well. Ms. Tanja,

2030
02:31:15,885 --> 02:31:19,625
through you madam mayor. This is a resolution for

2031
02:31:19,925 --> 02:31:23,775
a code enforcement lien reduction program to address code enforcement liens

2032
02:31:24,145 --> 02:31:28,065
as they come about moving forward. This initiative is designed to

2033
02:31:28,285 --> 02:31:32,065
encourage code compliance while reducing the financial burden on

2034
02:31:32,525 --> 02:31:35,485
property owners to and improve the city's ability to resolve

2035
02:31:36,705 --> 02:31:40,475
new as well as longstanding liens. The comprehensive lien

2036
02:31:41,005 --> 02:31:44,985
reduction program will establish a formal process for reviewing and

2037
02:31:45,205 --> 02:31:48,105
adjusting liens based on compliance status,

2038
02:31:49,565 --> 02:31:53,115
property condition, and other qualifying factors for homestead

2039
02:31:53,865 --> 02:31:57,325
and non-homestead property owners. This program

2040
02:31:57,875 --> 02:32:01,715
aims to provide a procedural framework that will provide equitable

2041
02:32:02,345 --> 02:32:05,895
relief for property owners facing liens instead of by compliance

2042
02:32:06,565 --> 02:32:10,125
with the municipal codes, expedite the settlement of delinquent

2043
02:32:10,645 --> 02:32:14,075
accounts and maintain the integrity and deterrent

2044
02:32:14,765 --> 02:32:18,685
effect of the code enforcement program. I

2045
02:32:18,985 --> 02:32:22,685
as, when I came into this position as the director of development

2046
02:32:23,445 --> 02:32:26,265
services, I had several, uh,

2047
02:32:27,605 --> 02:32:31,155
business owner as well as property owners come to me and request

2048
02:32:31,965 --> 02:32:35,645
a process for reducing their, as I reviewed our process

2049
02:32:36,225 --> 02:32:39,875
and the previous director's process, I identified some

2050
02:32:40,355 --> 02:32:44,045
gaps in the process. And this, uh, these two programs,

2051
02:32:44,665 --> 02:32:47,675
the amnesty program, as well as this comprehensive

2052
02:32:48,755 --> 02:32:51,275
lien reduction program, will fill those gaps,

2053
02:32:54,525 --> 02:32:58,255
judge, colleagues, hand raised madam

2054
02:32:58,605 --> 02:33:00,295
mayor. Thank you, ms. Hunter

2055
02:33:03,105 --> 02:33:06,895
madam. Thank you, madam mayor. Item number 10 j

2056
02:33:07,295 --> 02:33:11,215
resolution 2025 dash zero two proven in authorizing the mayor and deputy

2057
02:33:11,445 --> 02:33:15,175
city clerk to execute and attest respectively that certain code enforcement

2058
02:33:15,725 --> 02:33:19,575
lien reduction in settlement agreement between the city of lauderdale lakes and marketplace

2059
02:33:20,385 --> 02:33:24,335
plaza, llc and ms. Tanja mccoy will present this item through you.

2060
02:33:24,455 --> 02:33:25,465
madam mayor. Thank you ms. Tanja.

2061
02:33:31,075 --> 02:33:34,605
apologies through you madam mayor. Uh, this is a,

2062
02:33:35,385 --> 02:33:38,925
uh, lien reduction request, an agreement

2063
02:33:39,515 --> 02:33:43,135
that has been brought to us by the marketplace plaza,

2064
02:33:44,725 --> 02:33:48,665
in which they would like to, um, request that their liens be reduced.

2065
02:33:50,495 --> 02:33:54,215
and, um, they brought this to us in that request.

2066
02:33:54,575 --> 02:33:57,735
they would like to get this completed as soon as possible.

2067
02:33:59,205 --> 02:34:00,845
and the request is ms. Ms. Hunter,

2068
02:34:04,745 --> 02:34:08,325
I'm sorry. And the request is, the request is for a lien reduction

2069
02:34:09,815 --> 02:34:13,345
from $943,000 to 330,000.

2070
02:34:19,275 --> 02:34:22,815
any other supporting information on that ms. Hunter? Yes, I do. Thank you.

2071
02:34:25,365 --> 02:34:28,375
true you, madam mayor, commissioner max.

2072
02:34:29,825 --> 02:34:33,765
so what's, what's the percentage for you, madam mayor? This

2073
02:34:33,965 --> 02:34:35,805
is 35% reduction.

2074
02:34:43,375 --> 02:34:46,565
thank tender andres

2075
02:34:48,565 --> 02:34:50,465
ms. Staff? No, madam mayor.

2076
02:34:52,645 --> 02:34:56,645
thank you ms. Tanja. Oh, she, she raised her hand. Yes.

2077
02:34:56,805 --> 02:35:00,805
commissioner thomas. Thank you madam mayor. Um, with regards

2078
02:35:01,345 --> 02:35:05,285
to this, um, reduction here, I, I

2079
02:35:05,405 --> 02:35:07,755
know that the marketplace,

2080
02:35:09,435 --> 02:35:13,125
they were supposed to, uh, I was inquiring whether they painted

2081
02:35:13,905 --> 02:35:17,605
the building or not. Thought that was a part of the packet.

2082
02:35:18,235 --> 02:35:20,165
just wanted to know if the building was painted

2083
02:35:23,515 --> 02:35:27,185
through you, madam mayor. I am just learning about their request for painting the

2084
02:35:27,565 --> 02:35:31,205
building. Specifically. I know that they have come into compliance

2085
02:35:31,675 --> 02:35:35,485
with all of their code enforcement violations as of this time.

2086
02:35:35,835 --> 02:35:39,245
that was a, um, stipulation for them to even

2087
02:35:39,855 --> 02:35:43,855
bring this forward to commission. Thank

2088
02:35:44,205 --> 02:35:48,035
you, mr. Madam through you, madam mayor. Thank you.

2089
02:35:48,635 --> 02:35:52,555
I hope you'll find that out for me. Thank you. Thank

2090
02:35:52,985 --> 02:35:56,765
you madam mayor. That ends the city commission meeting agenda. So

2091
02:35:57,005 --> 02:36:00,065
we will transfer back over to our workshop,

2092
02:36:02,565 --> 02:36:06,075
and we left off on item five d discussion

2093
02:36:06,745 --> 02:36:09,785
regarding the city of lauderdale lakes healthcare benefits analysis.

2094
02:36:11,045 --> 02:36:14,825
and we do have ms. Tara to present this

2095
02:36:15,065 --> 02:36:16,105
item. Thank you, ms. Tara.

2096
02:36:26,745 --> 02:36:30,575
good evening, madam mayor, vice mayor, commissioners act

2097
02:36:30,905 --> 02:36:34,695
city, um, manager and act city clerk for

2098
02:36:34,915 --> 02:36:38,835
the record. My name is tara williams. I am the interim hr director for the city of

2099
02:36:39,115 --> 02:36:43,035
lauderdale lakes. In preparation for our upcoming op open enrollment,

2100
02:36:44,015 --> 02:36:47,955
our broker, the galls benefits group, is here to present to the

2101
02:36:48,115 --> 02:36:52,015
commission a comprehensive review of healthcare renewal market

2102
02:36:52,495 --> 02:36:53,945
trends and historical data.

2103
02:37:00,695 --> 02:37:04,495
mr. Again, good evening, madam. Good evening, madam mayor.

2104
02:37:05,075 --> 02:37:09,025
uh, commissioners, city attorney, city manager and city clerk. I think there's a powerpoint

2105
02:37:09,695 --> 02:37:13,525
presentation. Uh, mike yellen

2106
02:37:13,885 --> 02:37:15,405
with the gellan benefits group. Thank you.

2107
02:37:23,125 --> 02:37:26,675
alright, so mike galland with the galland benefits group, and we are here to talk about the,

2108
02:37:27,235 --> 02:37:31,075
um, our plan and strategy as we head into open enrollment. Uh,

2109
02:37:31,315 --> 02:37:35,115
we do have the renewal from florida blue. Uh, we're gonna shop the

2110
02:37:35,335 --> 02:37:38,655
insurance among other carriers and then come back, uh, with some recommendations.

2111
02:37:40,075 --> 02:37:40,655
uh, next slide.

2112
02:37:46,195 --> 02:37:49,175
so the first thing I want to talk about is the fact that, as we all know, healthcare

2113
02:37:51,165 --> 02:37:54,965
increases happen every single year. So even if you had great claims

2114
02:37:55,455 --> 02:37:59,445
experience, uh, you would still experience an increase just because the cost

2115
02:37:59,605 --> 02:38:02,485
of of, of insurance goes up every year. There's healthcare inflation,

2116
02:38:03,715 --> 02:38:07,685
there's hospital consolidation, there are a lot of factors that go into why insurance costs

2117
02:38:08,005 --> 02:38:11,695
go every year. And then when you add the fact that you may have an unhealthy population,

2118
02:38:12,655 --> 02:38:16,365
which may include some employees and some, some of the dependents or on the plan,

2119
02:38:16,755 --> 02:38:20,285
that leads to the, uh, increase in the cost of, of healthcare. Uh, next slide.

2120
02:38:23,115 --> 02:38:26,945
uh, so this is just a few, um, uh, national healthcare trend

2121
02:38:27,445 --> 02:38:31,295
organizations. So I just wanna show a few of what those trends are. Next slide.

2122
02:38:38,335 --> 02:38:42,265
alright, and so, uh, these, I just talked about this. Some, some factors that are

2123
02:38:43,065 --> 02:38:46,805
influencing trend, uh, provided consolidation. So, uh, there are

2124
02:38:47,385 --> 02:38:51,305
hospitals all over the country that are consolidating. There's a chance that broward

2125
02:38:51,785 --> 02:38:55,525
health may actually consolidate with, um, memorial healthcare. Um,

2126
02:38:55,925 --> 02:38:59,665
so you have hospitals that have contracts with insurance companies. Uh, right

2127
02:38:59,945 --> 02:39:03,945
now you're contracted with florida blue, uh, florida blue and broward health

2128
02:39:04,125 --> 02:39:07,865
health are at a, uh, a stalling point with their contract negotiations.

2129
02:39:09,165 --> 02:39:12,345
um, according to florida blue, broward health is asking for a 60%

2130
02:39:13,265 --> 02:39:16,785
increase. Uh, and florida blue is saying, no, we can't agree to a 60%

2131
02:39:17,705 --> 02:39:21,545
increase because then we have to pass that cost on, uh, to members. And so there's

2132
02:39:21,825 --> 02:39:25,525
a stall right now. Uh, in addition, there's, um, healthcare, uh,

2133
02:39:25,905 --> 02:39:29,585
carrier consolidation. So there's some mergers and acquisitions of, uh, health insurance

2134
02:39:30,225 --> 02:39:34,215
companies, uh, and some health insurance companies have, have moved out of the, uh, industry including

2135
02:39:34,965 --> 02:39:38,845
humana. So now as we shop the insurance, you have, um, I met

2136
02:39:39,275 --> 02:39:43,085
aetna, cigna, and united healthcare. Uh, so the, the pool of,

2137
02:39:43,605 --> 02:39:47,385
of carriers that we can go to has been shrinking advanced technologies. There's

2138
02:39:47,865 --> 02:39:51,745
newer medications. People are living longer, um, even if they may

2139
02:39:51,905 --> 02:39:55,625
be living unhealthy or living longer, that costs money. And then there's still some, uh, effects

2140
02:39:55,945 --> 02:39:57,705
of the, uh, pandemic. Next slide.

2141
02:40:00,885 --> 02:40:04,705
uh, so just some more, uh, information about healthcare entry and cost increases

2142
02:40:05,445 --> 02:40:09,235
as it relates to medical ppo plans, hmo plans, dental plans,

2143
02:40:09,805 --> 02:40:11,945
and, uh, pharmacy inflation. Next slide.

2144
02:40:16,015 --> 02:40:19,675
uh, factors including, uh, influencing pharmacy trends. So, specialty medications,

2145
02:40:21,035 --> 02:40:24,835
specialty medications are what they call coc, high technology drugs or

2146
02:40:25,275 --> 02:40:28,755
cocktail drugs. You normally have to go to an outpatient center to get, uh, the treatment

2147
02:40:29,295 --> 02:40:33,035
or it, it's a drug that have to be a refrigerated. Those are very expensive

2148
02:40:33,435 --> 02:40:37,115
drugs. Um, they're covered under a lot of healthcare plans so that,

2149
02:40:37,455 --> 02:40:41,115
um, it contributes to the cost of, uh, healthcare, insurance and drugs,

2150
02:40:41,855 --> 02:40:45,525
as does, um, uh, price inflation on, uh, pharmaceutical drugs.

2151
02:40:45,985 --> 02:40:49,965
next slide. And so this is

2152
02:40:50,125 --> 02:40:53,265
a list, uh, I'm sure most of you know, you've seen commercials, uh,

2153
02:40:54,425 --> 02:40:57,605
uh, diabetes or weight loss drugs are just super popular,

2154
02:40:58,495 --> 02:41:01,835
super expensive. Uh, you can't watch tv without hearing

2155
02:41:02,925 --> 02:41:06,845
a fan, a, a familiar jingle about some of these song, about some of these drugs like

2156
02:41:07,085 --> 02:41:11,025
will gobi or ozempic. Um, and even though insurance companies have put

2157
02:41:11,565 --> 02:41:15,365
restrictions on these drugs, so for example, there was a time where

2158
02:41:15,605 --> 02:41:19,115
you can get these drugs just for weight loss or for diabetes. Now, insurance

2159
02:41:19,965 --> 02:41:23,825
companies have said, only if you have diabetes can you qualify for these drugs. But

2160
02:41:24,045 --> 02:41:27,885
they're still very expensive and it's really driving the cost of, uh, medical care

2161
02:41:28,265 --> 02:41:29,885
and, uh, pharmacy costs. Next slide.

2162
02:41:38,285 --> 02:41:41,925
uh, just another graphical display of some of the glp one,

2163
02:41:42,605 --> 02:41:44,785
uh, drugs and the, uh, increases. Next slide.

2164
02:41:52,065 --> 02:41:55,835
uh, so now we're gonna take a look at, uh, the city of lauder lakes. And your

2165
02:41:56,485 --> 02:42:00,365
overview, just wanted to give you some background information. So we'll talk about the demographics, uh, the

2166
02:42:00,525 --> 02:42:04,405
current plant structure, and then some budget considerations as we go forward. Next

2167
02:42:04,685 --> 02:42:04,685
slide.

2168
02:42:08,935 --> 02:42:12,875
so this is just a historical display of where we were in terms

2169
02:42:13,035 --> 02:42:17,035
of the carriers that we worked with and the cost of the insurance. So the top

2170
02:42:17,615 --> 02:42:21,475
is the hmo plan where more employees are on the hmo plan. There's only about

2171
02:42:21,855 --> 02:42:25,715
10 or 12 employees on the ppo plan, or the, the pos plan has out of network benefits.

2172
02:42:26,135 --> 02:42:29,515
as you can see, we've consistently tried to keep costs as low as possible.

2173
02:42:30,335 --> 02:42:33,815
um, when you look at the, the cost of insurance now

2174
02:42:34,835 --> 02:42:38,825
compared to the 20 22, 20 23 year, I'm sorry, the 23, 24 year when

2175
02:42:39,115 --> 02:42:42,995
we were last with admin, we actually reduced costs. Um, so this

2176
02:42:43,155 --> 02:42:46,845
just gives you a, a, a, a display of what you've been paying going

2177
02:42:47,195 --> 02:42:51,155
back to 2019 when we start first started working, uh, with the city of dale lakes. Next

2178
02:42:51,355 --> 02:42:55,075
slide. And then this chart

2179
02:42:55,515 --> 02:42:59,215
shows that when we transitioned from humana to abed,

2180
02:43:00,005 --> 02:43:03,485
we increased the value of your insurance. So, for example, um,

2181
02:43:04,165 --> 02:43:07,905
the co-insurance amount was 50%. So if you had to go to the

2182
02:43:08,225 --> 02:43:11,965
hospital under humana, you would have to meet your deductible of $2,000,

2183
02:43:13,305 --> 02:43:17,125
and then you would be responsible for 50% of the cost after your deductible.

2184
02:43:18,185 --> 02:43:22,045
so if the cost was $10,000, you pay 50% of $5,000.

2185
02:43:23,305 --> 02:43:27,285
so by moving the admin, we lowered the co-insurance percentage from 50% to 20%.

2186
02:43:28,505 --> 02:43:32,365
uh, we reduced the out-of-pocket maximum. So in a worst case scenario, the amount

2187
02:43:32,565 --> 02:43:36,545
that you paid went lower. Uh, we decreased the, um, the

2188
02:43:36,795 --> 02:43:40,685
cost, uh, and lower copayments for items like mris. So

2189
02:43:40,845 --> 02:43:44,675
we wedu we increased the level your benefits while reducing costs. Next

2190
02:43:44,965 --> 02:43:48,835
slide. Then when we transition from

2191
02:43:49,735 --> 02:43:52,925
admin to florida blue, we did the same thing. We lowered your deductibles,

2192
02:43:53,865 --> 02:43:57,645
uh, to less than 2000, down to 1000. Um, we lowered

2193
02:43:58,005 --> 02:44:01,935
your copayments. We lowered the copayments for your pharmacy services. So again,

2194
02:44:02,465 --> 02:44:06,095
we, we increased the value of your insurance while decreasing costs.

2195
02:44:07,065 --> 02:44:10,905
uh, next slide. Uh,

2196
02:44:11,165 --> 02:44:14,925
some of the benefits of transitioning from admin to florida. Blue advent is a florida,

2197
02:44:15,865 --> 02:44:19,845
uh, based, uh, insurance carrier, whereas florida blue is part of

2198
02:44:19,925 --> 02:44:23,665
the blue cross blue shield network. National insurance, we enhanced the benefits, reduce

2199
02:44:24,085 --> 02:44:27,985
your costs, um, expanded access, um, and, uh,

2200
02:44:28,205 --> 02:44:31,645
there was a $10,000, um, fund for wellness dedicated

2201
02:44:32,245 --> 02:44:36,165
to wellness to help build a culture of wellness here in the city of lauderdale

2202
02:44:36,365 --> 02:44:40,365
lakes. And then, uh, florida blue has a florida blue foundation. They wanted

2203
02:44:40,605 --> 02:44:43,945
to be a great business partner to the city of lauderdale lakes, and they donated $100,000

2204
02:44:45,225 --> 02:44:48,625
to the city of lauderdale lakes to help improvements and your, um, senior

2205
02:44:49,315 --> 02:44:53,155
care and alzheimer's center. So they try to be an overall, uh, good

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02:44:53,685 --> 02:44:57,635
business partner. Next slide. Uh,

2207
02:44:57,875 --> 02:45:01,775
so this slide is, uh, part of your renewal from florida blue. Just some demographic

2208
02:45:02,295 --> 02:45:06,045
information just showing that the majority of your employees are in the employee only

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02:45:06,695 --> 02:45:10,495
category and the incurred period and the paid period

2210
02:45:11,085 --> 02:45:14,815
that the insurance company used to evaluate, uh, and determine what your renewal

2211
02:45:15,095 --> 02:45:16,135
will be for next year. Next slide.

2212
02:45:19,625 --> 02:45:22,805
so here we'll talk about the, uh, claims distribution, uh, next slide.

2213
02:45:26,465 --> 02:45:30,245
so, uh, every, every, uh, insurance, every group that's covered

2214
02:45:30,485 --> 02:45:34,405
under insurance, typically, um, 80% of

2215
02:45:34,565 --> 02:45:38,485
the cost comes from 20% of the group. So the majority of any given

2216
02:45:38,815 --> 02:45:42,645
population will be generally healthy, but then you'll always have approximately

2217
02:45:43,285 --> 02:45:47,045
20% of a group that will generate the bulk of the cost. Someone has diabetes,

2218
02:45:47,565 --> 02:45:51,465
somebody has cancer, somebody has some rare disease that will drive, you

2219
02:45:51,685 --> 02:45:55,445
know, the, the majority of the cost. So the reason why you have group health insurance

2220
02:45:55,905 --> 02:45:59,765
is 'cause the majority of the group should cover, uh, the one or two people that

2221
02:46:00,025 --> 02:46:02,205
has, uh, large claims. Next slide.

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02:46:05,415 --> 02:46:08,655
uh, in this particular case, um, there's potentially 26

2223
02:46:10,335 --> 02:46:14,045
large claims, um, coming from the, uh, city of lauderdale lake.

2224
02:46:14,425 --> 02:46:18,215
so, um, the last, uh, the third column to the left shows

2225
02:46:18,565 --> 02:46:22,245
what the total amount paid is so far. And the last two columns shows

2226
02:46:23,035 --> 02:46:26,945
what the estimated costs will be or, or potentially could be for

2227
02:46:27,165 --> 02:46:30,645
these large claims. So 26 is large for a group of about 140

2228
02:46:32,045 --> 02:46:35,925
employees and about 85 90 on the health plan. Uh, next slide is a continuation

2229
02:46:36,545 --> 02:46:40,525
of, uh, some of those conditions. So again, 26, uh, potential

2230
02:46:41,005 --> 02:46:44,365
large claims. That's really what's driving, uh, the cost of the insurance. Next slide.

2231
02:46:47,775 --> 02:46:51,635
uh, and if you look here, these are the chronic conditions in every

2232
02:46:51,955 --> 02:46:55,835
single category, coronary heart disease, uh, congestive heart failure,

2233
02:46:57,195 --> 02:47:01,155
diabetes, hiv, we are above the average for the

2234
02:47:01,275 --> 02:47:05,095
book of business of florida blue. So we're, we're, we're

2235
02:47:05,795 --> 02:47:09,725
very much exceeding what they see as normal for their book of

2236
02:47:09,965 --> 02:47:13,925
business. So again, that's what's driving, uh, the cost of insurance for this particular

2237
02:47:14,245 --> 02:47:15,485
renewal this year. Next slide.

2238
02:47:19,365 --> 02:47:23,265
and then this is, uh, a financial calculation that most of

2239
02:47:23,385 --> 02:47:26,925
the insurance companies use to arrive at their renewal numbers. So

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02:47:27,965 --> 02:47:31,825
by september 30th of this year, the, the, the plan year

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02:47:32,135 --> 02:47:36,035
when it ends florida blue expects to collect, um, about

2242
02:47:36,445 --> 02:47:39,945
$1 million in premium from, um, the city of lord o'lakes.

2243
02:47:40,815 --> 02:47:44,695
they expect to pay out $1.3 million. And so the, the

2244
02:47:45,275 --> 02:47:49,215
required re renewal, uh, is about 34%, but

2245
02:47:49,435 --> 02:47:52,135
they're only requesting a premium of 1.239 million.

2246
02:47:53,895 --> 02:47:57,515
so they expect next year to pay out $1.3 million. That's a projection for the next

2247
02:47:57,945 --> 02:48:00,795
plan year period. But they are, um, requesting 1.239

2248
02:48:02,055 --> 02:48:06,005
or a 23% increase. Now, the 23% increase is not their final offer.

2249
02:48:06,505 --> 02:48:10,195
they're willing to negotiate, come down, um, something that's reasonable

2250
02:48:10,515 --> 02:48:14,335
that will fit your budget, but based on the claims, that's what it's, what's being called for as

2251
02:48:14,555 --> 02:48:15,835
of today. Our next slide.

2252
02:48:18,945 --> 02:48:22,645
um, so this is the renewal. You're, again, the majority of your employees are on the hmo plan,

2253
02:48:22,975 --> 02:48:26,785
about 95, 98 employees. And that plan is

2254
02:48:27,005 --> 02:48:30,885
expecting a 22% increase. Um, there are eight employees

2255
02:48:31,085 --> 02:48:34,925
on the pos plan, which has out-of-network benefits. That is a, uh, 37%

2256
02:48:36,005 --> 02:48:39,885
increase of overall, uh, the increase is about 23%. And, and

2257
02:48:40,085 --> 02:48:44,045
if you look at these numbers, um, for the hmo plan, even though it's 22%

2258
02:48:44,565 --> 02:48:47,995
above this year, it's only 8% above the year before last.

2259
02:48:48,665 --> 02:48:52,235
and for the pos plan, it's only 13% above the year before last, because

2260
02:48:52,725 --> 02:48:56,725
we received a significant dis discount or decrease last year when we transitioned

2261
02:48:57,395 --> 02:48:59,325
from advent to florida to blue. Next slide.

2262
02:49:02,515 --> 02:49:06,295
uh, so this is, uh, this is the, uh, a graphical display of how much

2263
02:49:06,925 --> 02:49:10,845
year over year. Um, so you'll see that we had a little bit of a dip when we

2264
02:49:11,005 --> 02:49:14,885
went, went to florida blue. So we did save money about 14% last year.

2265
02:49:15,585 --> 02:49:19,445
and, and now again, we're going, uh, about 8% above the year before last, next slide.

2266
02:49:20,675 --> 02:49:24,255
and the next slide is a graphical display of the pos plan. So, again, a dip.

2267
02:49:25,155 --> 02:49:28,775
so we went down and kind of matched, uh, the 22, 23 numbers

2268
02:49:29,165 --> 02:49:32,775
last year. And then now we're going back up and again, there's room to negotiate

2269
02:49:33,255 --> 02:49:37,215
with, uh, florida blue. Next slide. So

2270
02:49:37,435 --> 02:49:41,345
this is just, uh, a project timeline. So the activities we plan

2271
02:49:41,815 --> 02:49:45,755
on, uh, doing as we lead up to open enrollment. So we did issue an rfp,

2272
02:49:46,265 --> 02:49:50,085
it's in the hands of the insurance carriers. I've, me, uh, aetna, cigna,

2273
02:49:50,895 --> 02:49:54,715
uh, and unitedhealthcare. Uh, when we did shop the insurance a couple of years

2274
02:49:54,935 --> 02:49:58,495
ago, both, uh, cigna and, um, uh,

2275
02:49:59,005 --> 02:50:02,915
aetna declined the quote. So they received your renewal, they received the data, they said, nope,

2276
02:50:03,075 --> 02:50:07,075
we're not interested, we didn't want your business. Um, so there is a chance that that could happen

2277
02:50:07,275 --> 02:50:10,995
with any of the carriers. Uh, that leaves us with less leverage than to negotiate

2278
02:50:11,435 --> 02:50:15,435
with florida blue. But again, they, they wanna be a good business partner and work with us. But what

2279
02:50:15,635 --> 02:50:19,555
we wanna do is make sure that we get all the information and the results back to you in a

2280
02:50:19,675 --> 02:50:23,035
timely manner so that everything happens in time for successful,

2281
02:50:23,975 --> 02:50:27,855
uh, open enrollment. Uh, next slide. So

2282
02:50:28,075 --> 02:50:32,055
this is just a graphical display of the, uh, of the process. So

2283
02:50:32,275 --> 02:50:35,955
right now we're just waiting on getting the results back, uh, from the carrier market.

2284
02:50:36,405 --> 02:50:40,275
we'll summarize it, work with hr, work with your staff, and then we should be able to bring something

2285
02:50:40,595 --> 02:50:44,135
to you, uh, by the time you come back for your first meeting, um,

2286
02:50:44,735 --> 02:50:48,655
in, uh, september. Uh, that concludes

2287
02:50:48,855 --> 02:50:50,815
the presentation, and we're here to answer any questions.

2288
02:50:54,665 --> 02:50:58,395
henry? No, madam mayor, I have one question, mr. Galen. Yes.

2289
02:50:58,675 --> 02:51:02,535
you said that the projected increase would be about 23% this year, but it

2290
02:51:02,715 --> 02:51:06,135
may be negotiable. Yeah, so that's the should be used to negotiate.

2291
02:51:07,035 --> 02:51:10,565
uh, so just the fact that, um, we've only been with, um, florida

2292
02:51:11,055 --> 02:51:14,975
blue for one year, so there's no, there's no advantage to them

2293
02:51:15,195 --> 02:51:18,855
to lose, um, city of lauder o'lakes as a client after the first year.

2294
02:51:19,515 --> 02:51:23,495
uh, they won't, they certainly don't make any money. It takes about three to five years for a carry to make money

2295
02:51:23,725 --> 02:51:27,565
once there a change. Uh, number two, they know that they're at a disadvantage since they're

2296
02:51:28,055 --> 02:51:31,775
no longer contracted with, uh, broward health. So they are still in negotiations

2297
02:51:32,255 --> 02:51:36,175
with, with, uh, broward health, and they're try trying to get them back in the network. They're gonna do

2298
02:51:36,495 --> 02:51:40,455
whatever they can to keep their current clients, including the city of lloyd lakes. Also, you know, they, they

2299
02:51:40,655 --> 02:51:44,575
do have a concern for the city. They did that, uh, donate a hundred thousand dollars,

2300
02:51:45,195 --> 02:51:49,055
uh, to your senior center. So they want to continue to be a good business partner. Another benefit,

2301
02:51:50,195 --> 02:51:54,055
um, a distinguishing factor of florida blue versus the other insurance

2302
02:51:54,735 --> 02:51:58,735
companies. Cigna, aetna, and united healthcare are all publicly traded company.

2303
02:51:59,365 --> 02:52:03,075
they're driven by the, the profit margin. Uh, florida blue is

2304
02:52:03,815 --> 02:52:07,725
a not-for-profit company, so it's not the driving, obviously, they wanna make a

2305
02:52:07,845 --> 02:52:11,715
profit, but they're not, uh, they're not accountable to wall street like

2306
02:52:12,005 --> 02:52:12,815
these other, uh, areas.

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02:52:16,175 --> 02:52:20,095
madam mayor, commissioner thomas. Commissioner thomas. Thank you madam

2308
02:52:20,445 --> 02:52:24,025
mayor. Um, thank you for that presentation, mr. Gillum.

2309
02:52:25,065 --> 02:52:28,945
um, you know, you did show, and as

2310
02:52:29,265 --> 02:52:32,525
you said, a couple of the other insurance carriers

2311
02:52:33,425 --> 02:52:37,425
are not as robust or not as, um,

2312
02:52:37,875 --> 02:52:41,625
accommodating to the city of lauderdale lakes because they did not,

2313
02:52:42,545 --> 02:52:46,545
um, come on last year. Um, so I don't know, in

2314
02:52:46,765 --> 02:52:50,565
terms of them coming on this year, I, I'm not

2315
02:52:50,865 --> 02:52:54,825
on the plan, but from what I see, um,

2316
02:52:55,525 --> 02:52:59,505
I do see the benefits of, um, florida blue, but

2317
02:52:59,725 --> 02:53:03,685
I've heard, also heard complaints and that deals with one of

2318
02:53:03,765 --> 02:53:07,585
my biggest concern when you presented was

2319
02:53:08,355 --> 02:53:11,755
some of the health issues that are going on amongst

2320
02:53:12,505 --> 02:53:16,315
our community that really needs to be addressed from

2321
02:53:16,745 --> 02:53:20,725
not only personal but citywide, you know, with the heart

2322
02:53:20,995 --> 02:53:24,925
disease and all of that. Um, so thank you for the presentation

2323
02:53:26,025 --> 02:53:29,995
and awakening me to even some of the, um, crucial

2324
02:53:30,695 --> 02:53:34,165
needs that with our health issues that are going on here.

2325
02:53:35,105 --> 02:53:38,905
and, and that's a big issue all around with getting carriers to

2326
02:53:39,125 --> 02:53:42,985
really take on, um, those, those issues

2327
02:53:43,475 --> 02:53:47,325
that we have, especially when it comes to how much they

2328
02:53:47,605 --> 02:53:51,505
have to pay out. Uh, and I did not know that florida blue was

2329
02:53:51,725 --> 02:53:54,565
nonprofit. So thank you so much for your presentation,

2330
02:53:55,915 --> 02:53:59,905
your elaborate presentation. You're welcome. Thank you,

2331
02:53:59,985 --> 02:54:03,715
commissioner. Thank you, commissioner thomas. I just wanted to say something, uh, briefly.

2332
02:54:04,285 --> 02:54:08,195
mayor, vice mayor, commissioners, um, shahi, jar galen with galen benefits

2333
02:54:08,355 --> 02:54:12,295
group. Um, just kind of the historical outlook. Um, and

2334
02:54:12,515 --> 02:54:16,115
kind of speaking to, uh, commissioner thomas' comments. That's why when we,

2335
02:54:16,535 --> 02:54:20,515
um, you know, engage these different, uh, insurance carriers, we talk

2336
02:54:20,715 --> 02:54:24,715
about wellness programs, it's very important that we not only talk about the

2337
02:54:24,915 --> 02:54:28,795
cost of insurance, um, but we kind of work and negotiate wellness,

2338
02:54:29,095 --> 02:54:33,055
um, benefits when you all were, were with humana. Humana before they, um,

2339
02:54:33,815 --> 02:54:37,395
in essence, um, left the market. Um, and we had that 63%

2340
02:54:38,635 --> 02:54:42,515
increase before they exited the market. That's why we moved you to, to avmed

2341
02:54:42,755 --> 02:54:46,275
after looking in the market and kind of understanding the cost and benefit

2342
02:54:46,955 --> 02:54:50,785
analysis that, um, mr. Galen just went through. So these weren't arbitrary moves with

2343
02:54:51,255 --> 02:54:54,305
humana. You all had, um, a wellness platform. Obviously

2344
02:54:55,535 --> 02:54:59,515
no city could absorb a 63% increase, so we moved you to avmed at

2345
02:54:59,715 --> 02:55:03,165
that time. Um, and they didn't have, um, you know,

2346
02:55:03,805 --> 02:55:07,645
a wellness program per se. And so in, and kind of making the move to blue cross,

2347
02:55:07,955 --> 02:55:11,885
blue, florida, blue, rather, we wanted to ensure that you all had that wellness

2348
02:55:12,145 --> 02:55:15,725
option and that's why we negotiated those dollars. So they could be that culture

2349
02:55:16,185 --> 02:55:19,825
of wellness that's developed with incentives, et cetera, um,

2350
02:55:20,225 --> 02:55:24,165
so that the employees are incentivized to take better care of themselves.

2351
02:55:25,105 --> 02:55:28,785
and we've been working with hr to, um, put together a health fair as well as bio

2352
02:55:29,485 --> 02:55:33,365
biometrics day. Um, we've discussed in the last couple months, um, to encourage

2353
02:55:33,765 --> 02:55:37,665
folks to be, um, empowered to understand their own health, um,

2354
02:55:38,465 --> 02:55:42,445
you know, status so they can actually take action. So I just

2355
02:55:42,565 --> 02:55:46,225
wanted to kind of bring that, uh, forward that we, we weren't happy when we saw the

2356
02:55:46,645 --> 02:55:50,605
statistics, and that's why we are very active and engaged in negotiating the wellness

2357
02:55:50,685 --> 02:55:52,645
additional benefits. Thank you.

2358
02:55:54,965 --> 02:55:58,675
thank you. Mad . Thank you madam mayor.

2359
02:55:59,445 --> 02:56:03,445
thank you. Thank you, mr. Power. Item number five,

2360
02:56:04,015 --> 02:56:07,975
e discussion regarding approving the adoption of trailhead park by the

2361
02:56:08,095 --> 02:56:11,955
kiwanis club of lauderdale lakes under the city's adopt a park program to

2362
02:56:12,175 --> 02:56:16,035
be administered by the parks and human services department. And that item is

2363
02:56:16,255 --> 02:56:20,175
being sponsored by commissioner carlene maxwell williams, commissioner maxwell williams.

2364
02:56:20,915 --> 02:56:24,745
thank, oh, yes, ms. . So this program been going on

2365
02:56:25,005 --> 02:56:28,885
for thank you madam mayor. Um, a long time since

2366
02:56:29,235 --> 02:56:32,635
we start, since I started here in 2021 or something,

2367
02:56:33,885 --> 02:56:35,825
right? What year?

2368
02:56:37,935 --> 02:56:41,605
sarah had a mayor, erica, since 2022. 22.

2369
02:56:42,725 --> 02:56:46,665
and the park was still under grounds. And we put the application on the

2370
02:56:46,785 --> 02:56:50,635
website, um, asked, and we did a call out for would,

2371
02:56:51,085 --> 02:56:54,945
who would like to adopt a park, and we had the qantas club of lauderdale lakes

2372
02:56:55,265 --> 02:56:59,105
was the only application that was submitted. And now that the park

2373
02:56:59,445 --> 02:57:03,225
is completely done, we are now wanna move forward

2374
02:57:03,845 --> 02:57:07,625
in, um, getting them inducted and, um, having them,

2375
02:57:08,765 --> 02:57:12,125
um, taking care of the park. So pass it over to ms.

2376
02:57:13,065 --> 02:57:14,465
, ms. Erica, miss erica.

2377
02:57:17,915 --> 02:57:21,885
good evening, madam mayor. Um, commissioners, acting city manager.

2378
02:57:22,745 --> 02:57:26,705
um, city clerk, um, madam mayor, commissioner maxwell williams pretty

2379
02:57:27,125 --> 02:57:31,085
much said everything. I was gonna say, . Um, so we're just seeking authorization

2380
02:57:31,985 --> 02:57:35,685
to move forward with the adopt a park with kiwanis club, adopting a,

2381
02:57:36,185 --> 02:57:39,645
the trailhead park. Um, as the commissioner

2382
02:57:40,435 --> 02:57:43,645
said, gowanus club of lauderdale lake submitted an application

2383
02:57:44,505 --> 02:57:47,845
in 2022. They have since expressed their continued

2384
02:57:48,605 --> 02:57:52,305
interest and resubmitted a an an application in may. Um,

2385
02:57:52,875 --> 02:57:56,605
this item went through the cra board in june for approval.

2386
02:57:57,425 --> 02:58:00,945
we spoke to our parks advisory board, so now we're here, um,

2387
02:58:01,445 --> 02:58:04,165
bringing it to the commission for us to bring it back for approval.

2388
02:58:06,955 --> 02:58:10,595
commissioner harrison, um, I'm in full support

2389
02:58:11,295 --> 02:58:14,905
of this, uh, project we're looking to do. I'm actually excited

2390
02:58:17,055 --> 02:58:20,985
with some base. I'm actually excited for this project. I, and, and I think,

2391
02:58:21,325 --> 02:58:25,275
uh, this is our first time we're actually, um, having somebody adopt

2392
02:58:25,625 --> 02:58:29,445
one of our parks. Is that correct? Are you madam mayor erica? Yes. I'm

2393
02:58:29,665 --> 02:58:33,665
so excited, uh, for the kiwanis club. In doing so, kudos to them. I'm also a, a proud

2394
02:58:33,865 --> 02:58:37,865
member of the kiwanis club, um, and, and serve on their community outreach committee.

2395
02:58:38,165 --> 02:58:41,925
so, uh, I, I just, uh, want to give kudos to the club and

2396
02:58:42,265 --> 02:58:46,145
kudos to you, erica, for facilitating this process and making this happen in

2397
02:58:46,345 --> 02:58:50,035
the city. So thank you. And

2398
02:58:50,365 --> 02:58:54,095
joys, ms. F? No, madam mayor. Alright, thank you. Thank

2399
02:58:54,445 --> 02:58:57,935
you, ms. Erica. Thank you. Um, a

2400
02:58:58,845 --> 02:59:02,675
thank you madam mayor. Item number five f discussion regarding

2401
02:59:03,105 --> 02:59:06,935
utilizing the dentist project for the continuation of the

2402
02:59:07,165 --> 02:59:10,955
steam program in accordance with the city's procurement code section 82 dash

2403
02:59:11,205 --> 02:59:14,425
3 58, a 11 educational

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02:59:15,255 --> 02:59:19,055
or academic programs in an amount not to exceed $30,000 for

2405
02:59:19,275 --> 02:59:23,035
fiscal year 2026. And ms. Lockett will present that item

2406
02:59:23,295 --> 02:59:27,005
for you. Madam mayor. Ms. Erica protocol established for the record, erica

2407
02:59:27,425 --> 02:59:30,915
lockett, director of parks and human services. So madam mayor commissioned

2408
02:59:31,515 --> 02:59:34,995
the city of lauderdale lakes, launched a pilots, um, stem program

2409
02:59:36,335 --> 02:59:40,115
in october of 2024 to march of 2025,

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02:59:40,975 --> 02:59:43,825
and we utilized less rev lost revenue funding.

2411
02:59:45,055 --> 02:59:48,915
um, this was a successful program. It had a positive impact on the community.

2412
02:59:50,195 --> 02:59:53,395
a total of $24,000 was utilized for the pilot program.

2413
02:59:54,495 --> 02:59:58,185
so I'm before you today to ask that we continue the program from

2414
02:59:58,505 --> 03:00:01,675
october, 2025 to may of 2026.

2415
03:00:02,665 --> 03:00:06,615
that would take us through the majority of the school year. Um,

2416
03:00:06,855 --> 03:00:08,915
and the total cost of the project is $29,000.

2417
03:00:11,085 --> 03:00:14,865
so we just wanted to come to the mayor, come before the mayor and commission, because

2418
03:00:15,165 --> 03:00:19,145
we know it's over the city manager's threshold to ask could we

2419
03:00:19,265 --> 03:00:21,915
utilize the program? Mad mayor.

2420
03:00:23,345 --> 03:00:27,095
thank you. Uh, I'm in support of this program. I've had the pleasure of following

2421
03:00:27,575 --> 03:00:31,335
what the, um, the dentist project has been doing.

2422
03:00:32,075 --> 03:00:36,055
so they have a strong social media presence. So I see the robotics they work with and the steam,

2423
03:00:37,315 --> 03:00:41,295
um, science, technology, engineering, arts and math. So I,

2424
03:00:41,535 --> 03:00:44,535
I appreciate the fact that they, um, are in including

2425
03:00:46,315 --> 03:00:50,215
all five of those things within that. So, um, I'm in support of this, I

2426
03:00:50,335 --> 03:00:54,135
think $30,000 if that helps us reach more kids and sustain the project and the program.

2427
03:00:54,435 --> 03:00:55,975
I'm in favor. Thank you.

2428
03:00:59,100 --> 03:01:03,065
thank you erica. Madam mayor, now? Yes. Yes. Commissioner thomas.

2429
03:01:04,365 --> 03:01:08,325
yes. Thank you so much, madam mayor. Um, I'm also in favor of

2430
03:01:08,545 --> 03:01:12,025
this, and I'd like that added a, the arts

2431
03:01:13,225 --> 03:01:17,215
included into this program. Um, I, I would also

2432
03:01:18,095 --> 03:01:22,035
love for us to even meet some of the, the prior

2433
03:01:23,035 --> 03:01:26,865
steam, uh, participant that has benefit

2434
03:01:27,415 --> 03:01:29,505
from this program, if that can be arranged.

2435
03:01:32,705 --> 03:01:36,555
erica, you madam mayor? Yes. Yes, ma'am. We'll, we'll make

2436
03:01:36,715 --> 03:01:40,545
it happen. Thank you, miss erica. Thank

2437
03:01:40,895 --> 03:01:44,655
you ms. A c thank you, madam mayor.

2438
03:01:46,135 --> 03:01:50,085
next we have item 5g, discussion regarding the process and procedure for

2439
03:01:50,305 --> 03:01:53,835
hiring a new city manager. And this item is being sponsored by mayor

2440
03:01:54,545 --> 03:01:58,285
veronica edwards phillips, thank you so much. As you know, we are in the process of

2441
03:01:58,885 --> 03:02:02,185
hiring a new, we are in the process of seeking a firm

2442
03:02:04,575 --> 03:02:08,575
to assist us with hiring a city manager. And it's a methodical process, and

2443
03:02:08,815 --> 03:02:12,645
we need an update as ms. Oh, mr. Za. Mr.

2444
03:02:13,225 --> 03:02:13,675
zam? Yes, madam.

2445
03:02:20,665 --> 03:02:24,435
good afternoon, madam mayor. Uh, commissioners, uh, acting city manager,

2446
03:02:25,315 --> 03:02:28,995
a city clerk, uh, members of the audience and colleagues. My name za pepper.

2447
03:02:30,135 --> 03:02:34,125
I'm the procurement administrator for the city of lauderdale lakes. Um, madam

2448
03:02:34,475 --> 03:02:38,305
mayor and commissioners, just to give an update on this item, um, through

2449
03:02:38,865 --> 03:02:42,295
direction from the city commission, uh, staff did go out on our

2450
03:02:43,075 --> 03:02:46,515
platform demand star, uh, issue solicitation for an executive firm

2451
03:02:47,255 --> 03:02:50,915
to select a firm so that they, that firm will assist us in selecting a city manager.

2452
03:02:51,815 --> 03:02:55,465
um, we did go out and bids did close earlier in july.

2453
03:02:56,335 --> 03:02:58,965
um, we sent it out to 867

2454
03:03:00,515 --> 03:03:04,205
vendors. Um, out of those vendors, 11 vendors would've

2455
03:03:04,645 --> 03:03:07,745
quoted, we did publish, um, an

2456
03:03:09,245 --> 03:03:13,185
an evaluation on the platform that did not include figures, and

2457
03:03:13,385 --> 03:03:17,385
that was done intentionally. We did not want to misguide anyone. Reason for that

2458
03:03:17,505 --> 03:03:20,645
is that we received bids as low as 10,000

2459
03:03:21,605 --> 03:03:25,545
and as high as 39,000. We didn't want to give false hope at the end

2460
03:03:25,665 --> 03:03:29,365
of this process. The vendor that we select must be lowest

2461
03:03:29,875 --> 03:03:33,865
costs, responsible and responsive. We have already determined

2462
03:03:34,145 --> 03:03:38,145
costs. We have determined responsibility already. Now we responsiveness,

2463
03:03:38,985 --> 03:03:42,985
sorry. Now we want to make sure that they're responsible, that they're capable of meeting

2464
03:03:43,325 --> 03:03:47,305
our scope, meeting our requirements, and we are ensuring that, you know, the

2465
03:03:47,465 --> 03:03:51,115
firm that we select is the firm that we wanna work with. We have also indicated prior

2466
03:03:51,895 --> 03:03:55,505
that before bringing to commission, we will bring our shortlist to the city

2467
03:03:55,945 --> 03:03:59,435
attorney for guidance as well to make sure that we've made that selection correct

2468
03:04:00,505 --> 03:04:04,205
and that we are comfortable with the selection that we have made available for any

2469
03:04:04,565 --> 03:04:08,395
questions and raise no

2470
03:04:09,055 --> 03:04:12,795
questions, madam mayor, madam mayor. Mayor, I just wanna say thank you. Was, um, you,

2471
03:04:13,235 --> 03:04:17,215
you always present very well and you, you come pretty on point. So thank you for your presentation as

2472
03:04:17,375 --> 03:04:20,735
well, madam mayor, we just wanna put on point, again, a note to the commission.

2473
03:04:21,485 --> 03:04:25,455
this is going to be a very long process. Um, we wanna make sure that the commission is

2474
03:04:25,615 --> 03:04:29,555
aware of that because, uh, I have asked, um, hr to

2475
03:04:29,775 --> 03:04:32,975
sit with me. So we are individually going through every single proposal

2476
03:04:33,805 --> 03:04:37,615
page by page, whether it be 50 or a hundred, whatever. We are going through each

2477
03:04:37,965 --> 03:04:41,955
page to make sure that we see every proposal in detail. And

2478
03:04:42,315 --> 03:04:46,215
it is gonna be a lengthy process and we just wanna make sure that the commission is aware of that. Thank you for

2479
03:04:46,335 --> 03:04:50,295
that, mr. Um, this is a very methodical process and we appreciate

2480
03:04:50,735 --> 03:04:54,665
all the due diligence that you ought. Thank you so much, madam.

2481
03:04:56,085 --> 03:04:59,875
thank you madam mayor. Item number five h discussion regarding the

2482
03:05:00,235 --> 03:05:03,555
purchase of software subscriptions from shy international corporation

2483
03:05:04,245 --> 03:05:07,295
using the naspa alternate contract. Source number

2484
03:05:08,265 --> 03:05:08,265
4 3 2 3 0 0

2485
03:05:12,785 --> 03:05:16,595
dash two three dash npo dash a cs and executed

2486
03:05:17,235 --> 03:05:20,875
contract number ctr 0 6 0 0 2 8 competitively

2487
03:05:21,555 --> 03:05:25,475
procured by the state of arizona for software value added

2488
03:05:26,035 --> 03:05:29,835
reseller, products and services provided by the applicable software publishes and manufacturers

2489
03:05:31,095 --> 03:05:35,035
in an amount not to exceed $40,000 per fiscal year for software

2490
03:05:35,515 --> 03:05:39,235
subscriptions and contingency of 5% for any upcoming increases

2491
03:05:39,575 --> 03:05:43,375
for a final amount of $42,000. And mr. Zam

2492
03:05:43,595 --> 03:05:47,075
will be presenting this item. Good afternoon again,

2493
03:05:47,655 --> 03:05:50,175
um, protocols, established members commission.

2494
03:05:51,905 --> 03:05:55,725
um, this item, it's an item regarding a discussion

2495
03:05:56,125 --> 03:05:59,445
that was held, uh, about a month ago regarding shai international,

2496
03:06:00,345 --> 03:06:04,125
uh, or rather dell, uh, software. Shai international is that

2497
03:06:04,795 --> 03:06:08,565
like walmart of softwares and they also do hardware programming as well.

2498
03:06:09,545 --> 03:06:13,525
um, hardware products. Shai international is a vendor that

2499
03:06:13,805 --> 03:06:17,705
the city has, um, purchased from, uh, multiple times in

2500
03:06:17,925 --> 03:06:21,725
the past as well. Uh, they have a competitively bid cooperative contract

2501
03:06:22,015 --> 03:06:25,965
where the city enjoys premium pricing, not just regular pricing, but discounted pricing,

2502
03:06:26,745 --> 03:06:30,595
um, from this vendor for various software. Over time,

2503
03:06:31,825 --> 03:06:35,205
the city purchases software to protect our equipment

2504
03:06:35,905 --> 03:06:39,765
and our data that we store regularly, uh, over time as well.

2505
03:06:40,095 --> 03:06:43,765
these subscriptions may be a one year subscription, two year, or sometime three years.

2506
03:06:44,555 --> 03:06:47,975
it's just so happens that in fiscal 26 these

2507
03:06:48,565 --> 03:06:52,215
subscriptions will all come to an end. Around the same time, uh, staff

2508
03:06:52,585 --> 03:06:56,465
is bringing to the commission a request for approval that when this happens, we

2509
03:06:56,685 --> 03:07:00,485
have your approval to go ahead not using the city manager's approval limit,

2510
03:07:01,025 --> 03:07:04,885
but rather coming to you for permission that we can go ahead and procure these software

2511
03:07:05,205 --> 03:07:09,165
programmings from this particular vendor, uh, at the prices that they gave

2512
03:07:09,325 --> 03:07:12,545
us. Now, because we are a little bit away from the

2513
03:07:13,625 --> 03:07:17,445
end time, we are unable to get prices right now from the vendor.

2514
03:07:18,075 --> 03:07:21,925
some subscriptions will expire a couple months lower down, but we want

2515
03:07:22,085 --> 03:07:25,845
to be ready in 2026, uh, in october that we can start these negotiations

2516
03:07:26,445 --> 03:07:29,365
with the vendor, making sure that we get the prices. We are anticipating

2517
03:07:30,485 --> 03:07:34,265
a 5% increase from what we have right now, and what we pay now

2518
03:07:34,555 --> 03:07:38,385
will cover us as, as stated there. Some will go for one year, two year, and

2519
03:07:38,605 --> 03:07:42,435
three years. Um, uh, I'm available for any other

2520
03:07:42,795 --> 03:07:46,755
questions. I do also have with me online, um, kurt or it manager if there

2521
03:07:46,915 --> 03:07:48,075
are any additional questions as well.

2522
03:07:52,655 --> 03:07:55,455
any questions? Commissioner thomas.

2523
03:07:58,245 --> 03:08:02,195
thank you madam mayor. Um, mr. Assam, thank you for that.

2524
03:08:02,735 --> 03:08:06,595
I'm just looking at on the backup, um, your total

2525
03:08:07,105 --> 03:08:10,115
says 32,000. Uh, what is current

2526
03:08:11,205 --> 03:08:13,955
$346 and 99 cents

2527
03:08:15,535 --> 03:08:19,415
and you are requesting 40, 42%. Is

2528
03:08:19,635 --> 03:08:22,875
that in anticipation of an increase?

2529
03:08:24,705 --> 03:08:28,255
agree, madam chair. That is correct. Uh, we are anticipating a 5%,

2530
03:08:28,995 --> 03:08:32,855
uh, we are going to 40,000 because we know what it might be,

2531
03:08:33,235 --> 03:08:37,055
but again, we are not sure, uh, vendors are unable to give us a solid quotation

2532
03:08:37,615 --> 03:08:41,575
at this time. But because of the timeframe and we want to make sure that we don't

2533
03:08:41,775 --> 03:08:45,735
have any lapse with delayed meetings or, or this meet, this item being pushed from

2534
03:08:45,935 --> 03:08:49,755
agendas because of other items as well. We want to make sure that our software, that our

2535
03:08:49,975 --> 03:08:53,915
systems are up to date, uh, that it is protected. Uh, that's why we are bringing it now.

2536
03:08:56,445 --> 03:08:57,235
thank you madam mayor.

2537
03:09:04,275 --> 03:09:07,915
I'm sorry, questions? No. Any other questions? No,

2538
03:09:08,355 --> 03:09:12,135
that's madam city manager. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, anne.

2539
03:09:12,385 --> 03:09:15,865
thank you. Number five I discussion regarding

2540
03:09:17,185 --> 03:09:21,065
authorizing the purchase of additional licenses in accordance with the terms and conditions of the interlocal

2541
03:09:21,675 --> 03:09:25,405
purchasing system tips cooperative program, contract number two one zero three zero three,

2542
03:09:27,505 --> 03:09:31,505
telephone and communications data systems and solutions from ringcentral, inc. And amount

2543
03:09:31,785 --> 03:09:35,385
not to exceed $30,000 for the, the annual cost of the licenses

2544
03:09:36,285 --> 03:09:40,075
and services. And mr. Za will present this item to

2545
03:09:40,295 --> 03:09:44,205
you. Commissioner, go ahead. Good afternoon. Once again, protocols established,

2546
03:09:45,225 --> 03:09:48,605
um, members of the commission and audience as well.

2547
03:09:49,265 --> 03:09:53,125
uh, this item is regarding our telephone system. Uh, a couple, a couple

2548
03:09:53,335 --> 03:09:56,925
years ago, the ct moved away from our regular phone system and moved into ringcentral.

2549
03:09:57,715 --> 03:10:01,585
ringcentral is not that regular phone system where we can pick up transfer calls, but

2550
03:10:01,805 --> 03:10:05,605
it does a multiple, does multiple other features with it. Uh, that helps staff

2551
03:10:05,905 --> 03:10:09,515
in multiple functions as well. Um, at the time this

2552
03:10:10,245 --> 03:10:14,105
resolution was done long before I was here. Uh, it was an agreement in

2553
03:10:14,325 --> 03:10:18,045
place for an annual subscription to maintain the services, which

2554
03:10:18,365 --> 03:10:22,315
was below the city manager's limit, and that was all well and fine. Over

2555
03:10:22,635 --> 03:10:26,325
time, the city has increased in staff. Um, increasing

2556
03:10:26,985 --> 03:10:30,925
in staff means that we had to purchase additional licenses. Licensing meaning

2557
03:10:31,305 --> 03:10:35,225
for new staff, they need new phones, they need a new number, and that's why now

2558
03:10:35,445 --> 03:10:39,305
the licenses increased. We do have to involve staff at times, but in

2559
03:10:39,525 --> 03:10:43,085
pr at this point in time, there is an invoice pending, approved pending approval

2560
03:10:43,915 --> 03:10:47,845
that we need to pay, which has in gone over the city manager's limit by a little bit

2561
03:10:48,785 --> 03:10:52,605
in anticipation of what may happen before the agreement, the 60 month term

2562
03:10:52,845 --> 03:10:56,685
that we have with this vendor, which expires in 2027. We want

2563
03:10:56,885 --> 03:11:00,745
to make sure that we have that covered limit from the commission as well as permission. Uh,

2564
03:11:00,965 --> 03:11:04,965
the commission knows, uh, what your, uh, what you have in sight. As for

2565
03:11:05,165 --> 03:11:08,965
staff increases as well, we want to have that approval limit not exceeding

2566
03:11:09,445 --> 03:11:13,265
$30,000. If we need to increase in more licenses, uh,

2567
03:11:13,585 --> 03:11:17,405
for more staff members that may come on, we have that approval. So it's twofold.

2568
03:11:18,025 --> 03:11:21,965
we can say one, to pay what we have now, which has exceeded the city manager's limit. It's

2569
03:11:22,205 --> 03:11:26,005
at, uh, 26,000 thereabout, but we want to have that allowance as well.

2570
03:11:26,385 --> 03:11:30,085
if we need to increase. Again, the vendor doesn't have to wait for us to come to commission

2571
03:11:30,445 --> 03:11:33,765
for approval, but maxing at 30,000, it doesn't go beyond 2027,

2572
03:11:35,355 --> 03:11:39,005
just around the time before it expires. We will be negotiating with the vendor again,

2573
03:11:39,555 --> 03:11:43,325
once more for terms and conditions as well. Any questions?

2574
03:11:43,705 --> 03:11:47,145
madame? My hand raised?

2575
03:11:48,045 --> 03:11:51,875
no, madam mayor, thank you. Thank you mr. Za. Thank you. Adam

2576
03:11:52,485 --> 03:11:56,405
. Thank you madam mayor. Item number five j. Discussion regarding

2577
03:11:56,845 --> 03:12:00,725
first baptist church, piney grove, back to school bash use of the city's logo

2578
03:12:00,955 --> 03:12:04,885
sponsored by mayor edwards phillips. Thank you sir, very, very much. Good evening colleagues.

2579
03:12:05,365 --> 03:12:09,365
before I start my discussion, I would like to say that I do

2580
03:12:09,525 --> 03:12:13,005
worship at first baptist church, piney grove, but this is not a, a

2581
03:12:13,605 --> 03:12:17,375
personal request that I am making. The first baptist church, piney

2582
03:12:17,725 --> 03:12:21,685
grove is asking to utilize and partner with the city of

2583
03:12:22,045 --> 03:12:25,955
lauderdale lakes for its back to school bash, which will be held

2584
03:12:26,455 --> 03:12:29,775
on august 4th from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm

2585
03:12:30,785 --> 03:12:34,205
they're asking for the city to have a resource table

2586
03:12:35,335 --> 03:12:39,315
at the back to school bash so that they can receive information those who are

2587
03:12:39,635 --> 03:12:43,435
participating, the community, the students, the parents. So they're

2588
03:12:43,755 --> 03:12:47,755
asking for use of the logo, of course, also to have

2589
03:12:47,995 --> 03:12:50,845
a resource table there. And they're also asking for sponsorships

2590
03:12:52,525 --> 03:12:56,425
in the discussion of sponsorships. I am not asking the city to provide

2591
03:12:56,885 --> 03:13:00,305
the resources for sponsorship that I will provide the resource sponsorship

2592
03:13:01,085 --> 03:13:05,075
out of my funds. Any questions about madam

2593
03:13:05,425 --> 03:13:09,355
mayor? I just wanna say I'm support of this back to school

2594
03:13:09,745 --> 03:13:13,595
bash. I think they should be able to use our logo. They've done so much for the city

2595
03:13:14,295 --> 03:13:18,115
and, um, I live right across the street, so I'll be looking forward to walking over when they have it.

2596
03:13:18,725 --> 03:13:22,685
thank you andre, to you, madam mayor.

2597
03:13:23,055 --> 03:13:26,835
mayor, I am all for it. And race?

2598
03:13:27,535 --> 03:13:30,935
no, madam mayor. Thank you. Thank you madam.

2599
03:13:32,615 --> 03:13:34,675
you're welcome. Madam mayor. Item number,

2600
03:13:39,655 --> 03:13:43,545
um, adam ac. Thank you.

2601
03:13:44,415 --> 03:13:48,385
item number 5k. Discussion regarding hosting a florida

2602
03:13:48,815 --> 03:13:52,705
licensing on wheels, also known as flow event as a commissioner initiative

2603
03:13:53,325 --> 03:13:57,315
and is sponsored by commissioner maxwell williams. Commissioner maxwell williams. Thank

2604
03:13:57,665 --> 03:14:01,615
you madam mayor. So I had this idea about, uh,

2605
03:14:01,995 --> 03:14:05,665
I found out about the flow van and I wish, I think it's a great idea

2606
03:14:06,495 --> 03:14:10,255
to, um, what flow van is, is with the florida license, um,

2607
03:14:10,535 --> 03:14:14,535
the florida highway safety and motor vehicles. They have this big bus

2608
03:14:14,765 --> 03:14:18,305
where they go from different cities and, um, provide

2609
03:14:18,815 --> 03:14:22,495
the outreach that you can get your driver's license renewed and

2610
03:14:23,125 --> 03:14:27,035
other things that you can do at the dmv, which, you know, that long

2611
03:14:27,315 --> 03:14:31,195
line and that long waiting that's been going on. So this will really

2612
03:14:31,875 --> 03:14:35,795
help in our city and help our residents, um, to get their

2613
03:14:35,955 --> 03:14:39,745
license, renew their license, and other things that comes along with, with

2614
03:14:40,035 --> 03:14:42,505
the program. Any questions?

2615
03:14:44,505 --> 03:14:48,345
colleagues? How often would they be hand raise? Um, no,

2616
03:14:48,565 --> 03:14:52,565
no matter ma'am, how often would they be? Our, um, I am have not worked out the logistics

2617
03:14:52,805 --> 03:14:56,425
with them. We are still in the process of negotiating how

2618
03:14:56,945 --> 03:15:00,765
and when and how, how often. So once I, uh, get that

2619
03:15:01,165 --> 03:15:05,045
together, I'll bring it back to the commission to address. I think this is a great

2620
03:15:05,275 --> 03:15:08,285
idea. If you've ever had to go to the dmv for any reason,

2621
03:15:09,695 --> 03:15:13,595
you know how long it takes. Even if you have an appointment, it seems

2622
03:15:13,795 --> 03:15:17,755
as if about 30, 40, 50 other people have the same appointment time that you do.

2623
03:15:18,215 --> 03:15:21,505
so this is great. Thank you. Commissioner max. Madam a sin.

2624
03:15:23,445 --> 03:15:26,815
thank you, madam mayor. Item number five

2625
03:15:30,765 --> 03:15:34,665
l discussion regarding use of vacant green space at

2626
03:15:34,885 --> 03:15:38,215
bella vista community for lake space as a commissioner in initiative.

2627
03:15:38,905 --> 03:15:42,885
and this is sponsored by commissioner harrison. Commissioner harrison. Thank you, madam mayor.

2628
03:15:43,345 --> 03:15:47,285
so this event, um, that I'm looking to, um, host and bring to the community

2629
03:15:47,605 --> 03:15:51,285
is called lake space, which is supposed to be a space

2630
03:15:51,615 --> 03:15:55,485
where the community can come out and showcase their talent, uh, but also have

2631
03:15:55,845 --> 03:15:59,705
a, a business pitch competition where individuals can pitch their businesses and

2632
03:15:59,945 --> 03:16:03,845
get support from the community on what it is they're looking to do. Um, this

2633
03:16:04,125 --> 03:16:07,715
is in partnership with, um, the bella vista apartment complex.

2634
03:16:08,275 --> 03:16:12,125
they have a beautiful green space lawn in the middle of their community. And this just

2635
03:16:12,325 --> 03:16:16,245
goes back to the theme. I'm trying to bring events to the community. Um, we have

2636
03:16:16,405 --> 03:16:20,045
a great strategy bringing people to our parks, but making it more intimate I think would be great.

2637
03:16:20,705 --> 03:16:24,485
um, they love the idea and they, uh, looking forward to working with us.

2638
03:16:25,505 --> 03:16:29,325
um, I told him, of course, you've gotta follow protocol, go through commission, but, um,

2639
03:16:29,985 --> 03:16:33,765
that's the sum of the event. We're looking to have the event on november 8th, which is a

2640
03:16:34,045 --> 03:16:37,735
saturday. That gives us enough time to promote recruit talent,

2641
03:16:38,725 --> 03:16:42,375
also get sponsorships for, um, set event lake space.

2642
03:16:47,505 --> 03:16:51,365
that's it. Commissioner, uh, thomas has her commissioner.

2643
03:16:51,805 --> 03:16:55,675
thomas, thank you so much. I had raised my hand

2644
03:16:55,975 --> 03:16:59,385
for the last, um, the, I think item,

2645
03:17:00,025 --> 03:17:03,795
item, what is it? Item the one, commissioner carlene. But I'll move

2646
03:17:04,095 --> 03:17:07,785
on. Um, could you tell me just a little bit more

2647
03:17:08,245 --> 03:17:11,715
about this initiative? Um, commissioner harrison.

2648
03:17:13,775 --> 03:17:17,365
thank you. Of course. So what we're looking to do is, um, bring the show mobile

2649
03:17:18,115 --> 03:17:21,865
over onto this lawn. And, uh, that is gonna work as

2650
03:17:22,125 --> 03:17:25,845
a stage. We're gonna do outreach to the different communities in lauderdale lakes between

2651
03:17:26,145 --> 03:17:30,125
now and november to see who has any specific talent, whether it be singing,

2652
03:17:30,635 --> 03:17:34,325
drawing, um, et cetera. Um, as well as people who have small

2653
03:17:34,805 --> 03:17:38,205
businesses, uh, that's looking to pitch their, um, business to the community.

2654
03:17:38,985 --> 03:17:42,985
uh, we'll assemble a panel of judges, which are residents of the community, as

2655
03:17:43,205 --> 03:17:47,125
well as it's a big, beautiful field in the middle of the community. So we also want

2656
03:17:47,365 --> 03:17:51,285
to have, um, a lot of vendors and tents. Uh, there's also gonna be a kids

2657
03:17:51,485 --> 03:17:54,685
corner where a corner of the field is gonna be specifically for kids activities.

2658
03:17:55,825 --> 03:17:59,545
and we're also gonna be seeking a partnership from several nonprofits to,

2659
03:17:59,865 --> 03:18:03,715
uh, be a part of, uh, this, whether it's by tabling

2660
03:18:04,265 --> 03:18:08,065
or however they'd like to contribute. Uh, this would be an initiative, uh,

2661
03:18:08,585 --> 03:18:12,415
by me as a commissioner. Uh, and I hope that answers

2662
03:18:12,655 --> 03:18:16,635
your question, commissioner thomas. Thomas. Thank you, madam mayor.

2663
03:18:17,055 --> 03:18:20,955
um, I, I'm trying to get a picture of where exactly I know

2664
03:18:21,115 --> 03:18:24,835
where bella vista is. Where exactly is this

2665
03:18:25,145 --> 03:18:28,405
open field that you would have this stage?

2666
03:18:30,765 --> 03:18:34,575
thank you. So if you're at bella vista, imagine being in

2667
03:18:34,795 --> 03:18:38,755
front of the library. There's a gazebo, like a covering where

2668
03:18:38,875 --> 03:18:42,675
people sit down. It's a circular sitting down thing. There's a whole field

2669
03:18:42,995 --> 03:18:46,035
between the library and the leasing office of bella vista apartments.

2670
03:18:50,435 --> 03:18:53,905
okay. I, I thank you madam mayor. Um,

2671
03:18:54,565 --> 03:18:57,765
I, I'm just trying to see the traffic

2672
03:18:58,625 --> 03:19:01,755
in that area, because I know that when we do have,

2673
03:19:02,705 --> 03:19:06,375
uh, something at the ecc, there is no parking space

2674
03:19:07,025 --> 03:19:10,985
or anything, and that's in that same vicinity. I, I'm

2675
03:19:11,205 --> 03:19:14,455
just trying to picture, I know you're trying to get engagement

2676
03:19:15,315 --> 03:19:19,085
from the others within that location, but I don't know

2677
03:19:19,705 --> 03:19:23,045
the logistics of, um, that location

2678
03:19:23,785 --> 03:19:27,235
for the, what, the crowd you're trying to draw. If you're only,

2679
03:19:28,185 --> 03:19:31,195
um, directing it towards the general

2680
03:19:32,845 --> 03:19:36,555
vicinity of where they are, then perhaps yes, it would work.

2681
03:19:37,385 --> 03:19:41,195
but, um, that's just my view in seeing where it's being located.

2682
03:19:44,975 --> 03:19:48,975
yes. Yeah, no, that's a great point. Um, and bella vista, of

2683
03:19:49,195 --> 03:19:53,115
course, um, would think the same thing along those lines. And we're working with them. They feel like

2684
03:19:53,425 --> 03:19:57,395
they can make it happen. Uh, we feel like we can make it happen. And yes, it will

2685
03:19:57,515 --> 03:20:01,435
be marketed, um, first and foremost to that bella vista community. This is an added

2686
03:20:01,635 --> 03:20:05,105
thing for, for their residents as well. Um, so ideally,

2687
03:20:05,665 --> 03:20:09,625
most people attending would just have to walk downstairs and, um, join

2688
03:20:09,915 --> 03:20:13,745
the event. Thank

2689
03:20:14,095 --> 03:20:17,765
you, madam. Uh, through you, madam mayor. Sorry,

2690
03:20:18,115 --> 03:20:21,745
commissioner carlene through you, madam mayor. I, it, it's a great idea,

2691
03:20:22,215 --> 03:20:25,655
but I would ask you to look at the, um,

2692
03:20:26,265 --> 03:20:30,015
area space because you said recently you're looking for,

2693
03:20:30,895 --> 03:20:34,815
um, to showcase talents from all around. So

2694
03:20:35,055 --> 03:20:38,885
if people are being showcased, obviously they're gonna bring,

2695
03:20:39,855 --> 03:20:43,025
um, along family members, friends,

2696
03:20:43,915 --> 03:20:47,735
whatever with them. I'm just, my concern is the

2697
03:20:48,755 --> 03:20:52,485
capacity to house all of those different people there

2698
03:20:53,095 --> 03:20:57,035
as opposed to a vincent tous park. 'cause it, it's

2699
03:20:57,355 --> 03:21:01,215
a small area, even though you have a gazebo and all

2700
03:21:01,435 --> 03:21:05,055
of that, it's still a small area. So that's just my,

2701
03:21:05,615 --> 03:21:09,295
uh, my thought, especially when we have events

2702
03:21:09,935 --> 03:21:13,235
by the ecc. There's no parking at all.

2703
03:21:14,965 --> 03:21:18,505
mayor? Yes, thank you. No, uh, commissioner thomas, you make a great point.

2704
03:21:19,285 --> 03:21:22,955
um, there, there's actually an ample amount of parking spaces within bella

2705
03:21:23,305 --> 03:21:27,265
vista. And like I said, we're working with the, um, community, the residential

2706
03:21:27,785 --> 03:21:31,385
community, the leasing office, and they're looking at the same thing. They believe it's

2707
03:21:31,825 --> 03:21:35,785
feasible. Uh, when we do events at the ecc, there's parking specifically

2708
03:21:36,285 --> 03:21:40,145
for the ecc, but bella vista is saying they will work with us to actually help

2709
03:21:40,305 --> 03:21:44,185
designate parking for what we're trying to do. So, uh, some of the concerns you're

2710
03:21:44,425 --> 03:21:48,325
saying is, is, is valid, but it's also been looked at. And, um, I do agree

2711
03:21:48,565 --> 03:21:52,345
it will be a great event for the community. Thank you. Thank you, madam mayor

2712
03:21:53,315 --> 03:21:57,075
jackson williams. Thank you.

2713
03:21:58,165 --> 03:22:02,115
thank you, madam mayor. Sam, madam mayor. I can say one more thing. I just wanted to

2714
03:22:02,235 --> 03:22:06,155
add it in. This is also a added benefit to what the city's trying to do. 'cause

2715
03:22:06,845 --> 03:22:10,615
bella vista is actually located within the cra district. So, um,

2716
03:22:10,995 --> 03:22:14,875
I think this is along the lines for the goals of the cra as well. Just wanted to add it in.

2717
03:22:16,525 --> 03:22:20,475
uh, sorry, one more thing. If I may, uh, this, I, I also wanted to request

2718
03:22:20,755 --> 03:22:24,475
this as well be a golden rod, uh, for tomorrow, being that it'll

2719
03:22:24,795 --> 03:22:28,305
give us, uh, enough time to not only consider it, but also to, um, promote

2720
03:22:31,675 --> 03:22:35,615
to you madam mayor. Commissioner max williams. When is this event

2721
03:22:35,915 --> 03:22:39,735
for november 8th, if we wait until the next time we meet in

2722
03:22:40,055 --> 03:22:43,995
september, my concern is that we won't have enough time to recruit the talent and, um,

2723
03:22:44,445 --> 03:22:48,255
also, uh, do the event the best way possible. So, requesting a golden rod for

2724
03:22:48,535 --> 03:22:52,295
tomorrow to you, madam mayor, what are you asking for

2725
03:22:52,585 --> 03:22:56,535
from the city to use the logo? What, what are what are we asking for

2726
03:22:57,185 --> 03:23:00,595
that it need to be a golden rod? Are we asking for something from the city?

2727
03:23:02,515 --> 03:23:06,505
thank you, madam mayor. This is gonna be a com uh, commissioner initiative. So the logo would

2728
03:23:06,785 --> 03:23:10,505
already be on there. Um, as well as this will allow the city permission

2729
03:23:10,985 --> 03:23:14,785
to be able to promote the event from now, like any other initiatives. So instead

2730
03:23:15,105 --> 03:23:18,585
of wait till september to do that, um, this will give us enough time to do that from now,

2731
03:23:20,295 --> 03:23:24,235
mayor. So you, you would like a golden rod to approve

2732
03:23:24,725 --> 03:23:27,565
it as your initiative and that's it. Yes, ma'am.

2733
03:23:31,855 --> 03:23:35,275
are you, may I ask that question again, commissioner

2734
03:23:36,035 --> 03:23:39,535
master williams, to make sure that I understood what your question is?

2735
03:23:40,095 --> 03:23:43,505
mm-hmm . Was your question. Commissioner maxwell williams

2736
03:23:44,765 --> 03:23:47,865
to commissioner harrison's request for a golden

2737
03:23:48,825 --> 03:23:52,805
tomorrow just to approve that as his initiative or to

2738
03:23:53,095 --> 03:23:56,965
approve the, not approve because we cannot vote. But to

2739
03:23:57,685 --> 03:24:01,675
you are in favor of the initiative. I'm not in favor, I'm, I just

2740
03:24:01,755 --> 03:24:05,345
wanted to answer questions. The clarification, just if that, so he's,

2741
03:24:05,795 --> 03:24:09,695
I just wanted to understand if you, you want us to do a golden rod just to

2742
03:24:10,215 --> 03:24:14,075
say, oh, this is his initiative and just add it on? No, no. This his

2743
03:24:14,235 --> 03:24:16,955
initiative mr. Harrison, right. Commissioner harris?

2744
03:24:18,295 --> 03:24:22,115
no. Oh, we all have initiatives. I did the swim to commissioner initiative

2745
03:24:22,665 --> 03:24:24,875
that has to be promoted to be done the right way

2746
03:24:27,175 --> 03:24:31,075
for this to be, uh, waiting until the next meeting in september and we approve it

2747
03:24:31,195 --> 03:24:34,435
again. The city cannot put it out that, hey, we're doing something in the bella vista community.

2748
03:24:35,415 --> 03:24:39,355
so I'm asking for a golden rod so we can approve it tomorrow instead of waiting to approve

2749
03:24:39,595 --> 03:24:42,675
it in september. So we have enough time to promote the event

2750
03:24:45,615 --> 03:24:49,445
again. And I, I do apologize. You know, I gotta

2751
03:24:49,735 --> 03:24:53,645
understand this. When is the event again? When is it? October,

2752
03:24:54,605 --> 03:24:58,565
november 8th. So november 8th. If we, if say this comes in

2753
03:24:58,725 --> 03:25:02,585
on, in september, the first meeting in september, you

2754
03:25:02,805 --> 03:25:06,755
have all of october to promote it. So end of half

2755
03:25:07,045 --> 03:25:11,045
of september, a month and a half. So I'm not sure why we need to do

2756
03:25:11,245 --> 03:25:15,165
a golden rod tomorrow. Madam mayor, thank you. I I don't want

2757
03:25:15,285 --> 03:25:18,445
to belabor the point too much. Um, we usually need a month and a half to plan events.

2758
03:25:19,515 --> 03:25:23,125
it's just a consideration of being able to promote this in time.

2759
03:25:23,905 --> 03:25:27,605
the more time you have to promote an event, the more successful the event is gonna be.

2760
03:25:28,145 --> 03:25:32,085
if you feel like we could do it a month and a half, I don't think that's the right way to

2761
03:25:32,245 --> 03:25:36,125
make sure this event is gonna be its most successful. So there was

2762
03:25:36,285 --> 03:25:40,085
a golden rod request a little earlier before. I'm making a golden rod request as well for this

2763
03:25:40,485 --> 03:25:44,405
item to see if we can consider, um, approving it now so we have enough time

2764
03:25:44,605 --> 03:25:48,545
to promote for this event. My thoughts is I do not have a concern

2765
03:25:49,045 --> 03:25:52,835
about the goldenrod request. My concern is about the space

2766
03:25:53,375 --> 03:25:57,275
and the numerous activities. I'm in favor of the event,

2767
03:25:57,775 --> 03:26:01,645
but my concern also is about the space. But I have no problem with the goal. Thank

2768
03:26:01,995 --> 03:26:02,355
you, madam mayor.

2769
03:26:06,885 --> 03:26:10,875
thank you. Very hand raised, ms. P, so make sure we don't yeah, no, madam

2770
03:26:11,195 --> 03:26:15,065
mayor mme. May soon. Thank you so much. Um, item

2771
03:26:15,345 --> 03:26:19,185
number five m discussion regarding diaper bank distribution

2772
03:26:19,605 --> 03:26:23,065
for national diaper dis distribution week, sponsored by commissioner

2773
03:26:23,745 --> 03:26:27,615
harrison, ms. Harrison. Thank you madam mayor. So the fort, the greater fort

2774
03:26:27,975 --> 03:26:31,775
lauderdale diaper bank has a wonderful initiative where, um, they set up

2775
03:26:32,095 --> 03:26:35,975
shopping, give out diapers for free. Um, I think this would be an amazing thing to bring

2776
03:26:36,235 --> 03:26:39,875
to our community. Um, people are

2777
03:26:40,375 --> 03:26:44,375
spending a bunch of money on diapers and there's currently no

2778
03:26:44,535 --> 03:26:48,475
state funding to cover exclusively diapers for infants. So we have a huge gap,

2779
03:26:49,555 --> 03:26:53,355
um, and I believe our community could benefit from this. I'm looking to do this to

2780
03:26:53,575 --> 03:26:57,415
kick it off during, uh, national diaper week, which is

2781
03:26:57,735 --> 03:27:01,695
between september the week of that week of september, I think 13th to 21st.

2782
03:27:02,715 --> 03:27:06,495
I'm looking to do it that saturday, september 20th. This isn't gonna cost

2783
03:27:06,735 --> 03:27:10,495
the city anything. Uh, the greater fort lauro diaper bank is gonna come and set up,

2784
03:27:11,235 --> 03:27:14,055
and this will be something that we're looking to do on a recurring basis.

2785
03:27:16,645 --> 03:27:20,175
commissioner, colleagues, henrys,

2786
03:27:21,785 --> 03:27:25,645
no matter mayor, is this a golden rod also? Commissioner, do you have a comment,

2787
03:27:25,805 --> 03:27:29,725
commissioner? Yeah, I'm asking is this is a golden rod also? He did not request a golden oh, okay.

2788
03:27:30,075 --> 03:27:34,055
just asking. I just want to comment. Commissioner harrison, I think this is

2789
03:27:34,735 --> 03:27:38,455
a great, great event. My sorority

2790
03:27:38,795 --> 03:27:42,525
has participated in the event before here in lauderdale lakes. As a matter of fact,

2791
03:27:43,065 --> 03:27:46,945
we met at northgate park, all of the

2792
03:27:47,265 --> 03:27:50,485
sorority chapters came together, donated diapers,

2793
03:27:51,315 --> 03:27:55,255
we put them and organized them into bags, and then we gave them to the diaper bank. So that thinks

2794
03:27:55,495 --> 03:27:59,315
a great, awesome. Thank you. Through you matter. Mayor, I just wanna say I would love to partner with, uh,

2795
03:27:59,655 --> 03:28:03,655
them and you all as well, if they're open to it. Um, but I, I think it would be a great

2796
03:28:03,815 --> 03:28:07,735
thing looking at the statistics and the disparities. Thank you, madam mayor. Commissioner thomas. Commissioner

2797
03:28:08,495 --> 03:28:12,215
thomas. Thank you madam mayor. Just wanna say I'm in favor of it.

2798
03:28:14,025 --> 03:28:17,925
thank you madam. A thank

2799
03:28:18,275 --> 03:28:21,305
you madam mayor. Item number five

2800
03:28:22,555 --> 03:28:25,995
n discussion regarding an amnesty program sponsored by commissioner

2801
03:28:26,635 --> 03:28:30,475
harrison harrison. Thank you, madam mayor. Uh, there was some discussion earlier

2802
03:28:30,925 --> 03:28:34,835
about, uh, a previous plan. We're talking about this one. This is just a draft

2803
03:28:35,515 --> 03:28:39,135
proposal that I wanted to submit, um, in a good spirit of

2804
03:28:39,765 --> 03:28:43,515
exercising the powers that we do have as, uh, legislators being

2805
03:28:43,795 --> 03:28:47,795
the policy arm of municipal government. Um, it's just a

2806
03:28:47,925 --> 03:28:51,875
draft, uh, but the main core pieces of it is kind

2807
03:28:52,035 --> 03:28:55,715
of what's key, uh, which I think is gonna be beneficial to how we move about,

2808
03:28:56,215 --> 03:29:00,115
um, any type of lean amnesty program. Now, I

2809
03:29:00,235 --> 03:29:04,235
think we can always debate as to how much the application fee is gonna be. I think

2810
03:29:04,315 --> 03:29:08,065
there was a another, um, suggestion of $1,500. I think that's okay.

2811
03:29:09,095 --> 03:29:13,075
um, however, going back to my previous comments on the front

2812
03:29:13,255 --> 03:29:17,115
end, there is very little to stop people from being able

2813
03:29:17,415 --> 03:29:21,255
to participate in this program. Also, this program, um,

2814
03:29:21,575 --> 03:29:25,095
was aiming to be in line with what, not just the surrounding cities, but

2815
03:29:25,635 --> 03:29:29,635
numerous cities throughout broward is doing at the moment. Um, we want to

2816
03:29:31,285 --> 03:29:34,975
work with a program that can be, uh, valuable to our community.

2817
03:29:36,235 --> 03:29:40,095
um, another part here, it says 10% of the liens face value

2818
03:29:40,475 --> 03:29:44,315
for residential and 15% of the lean value for

2819
03:29:44,535 --> 03:29:48,535
commercial. That's obviously negotiable. Again, this is just a draft, but I think

2820
03:29:48,615 --> 03:29:52,295
this is a good place to start. Um, looking at 35% for commercial

2821
03:29:53,055 --> 03:29:57,035
businesses and anything different from that, that's just not consistent with what other cities are

2822
03:29:57,255 --> 03:30:00,855
doing. And we have to be mindful. A lot of our business owners here in the city have

2823
03:30:01,295 --> 03:30:04,735
businesses in other cities, and they feel the disparity. So I think 35%

2824
03:30:05,575 --> 03:30:09,535
is a little too high. Um, what's proof that 35% might be too

2825
03:30:09,655 --> 03:30:13,475
high is that it was discussed that there's a settlement

2826
03:30:14,145 --> 03:30:17,565
agreement and that agreement is at 35%. So

2827
03:30:18,435 --> 03:30:22,325
we're willing to settle for that. How is that a amnesty program amount? But,

2828
03:30:22,645 --> 03:30:26,215
uh, 35% is just a little too high for, um, for any lean amnesty

2829
03:30:26,705 --> 03:30:30,465
program. I encourage my colleagues instead of belaboring the point. I think we had great discussion

2830
03:30:31,065 --> 03:30:34,935
and debate earlier, um, to just read the backup, read

2831
03:30:35,225 --> 03:30:38,945
the backup, and just kind of just in your human mind, ask

2832
03:30:39,405 --> 03:30:43,325
yourself, is this a human thing to do that, um, the city of lauderdale lakes is

2833
03:30:43,485 --> 03:30:47,425
trying to do, uh, when people wanna do business in the city of lauderdale lakes, we have

2834
03:30:47,585 --> 03:30:51,485
to ask ourselves, are we business friendly? Not just in how

2835
03:30:51,685 --> 03:30:55,585
we say it, not just in where we put our faces or what we choose to spotlight, but

2836
03:30:55,805 --> 03:30:59,725
what are we doing when we create policy? And

2837
03:30:59,885 --> 03:31:03,865
I think that's key. So, uh, I won't belabor to point too much, but, uh, it's in the backup and

2838
03:31:04,085 --> 03:31:08,015
I encourage your colleagues to, um, glean over it whenever you get a chance. Thank you, madam mayor. Colleagues,

2839
03:31:08,705 --> 03:31:12,175
any questions or any discussion and raise?

2840
03:31:14,975 --> 03:31:18,625
thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you madam. Thank you madam mayor.

2841
03:31:19,285 --> 03:31:22,955
and that completes the workshop agenda. Thank you so much. Thank

2842
03:31:23,305 --> 03:31:23,785
you everyone. Goodnight.