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Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to tonight's meeting.

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before we actually start, roll call and go into some formal part of the evening,
We're going to do a little something fun.

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so on our dais, we have just celebrated commissioner patterson's birthday.

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at the end of the month, we will be celebrating the vice mayor's birthday. Vice mayor bolton. And today is actually commissioner maury wright's birthday.

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so with that, let's have a little fun. A song is going to play. Let's sing to it and wish him a very happy birthday.

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go ahead jim. Happy birthday, happy birthday.

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happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you.

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happy birthday, happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you.

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happy birthday, happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you.

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happy birthday. All right, ladies and gentlemen,
Thank you so very much for indulging us as we celebrate the birthdays on our commission.

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we will be taking a break after item two for about ten minutes,
So we can enjoy some cupcakes in the atrium and then come back here.

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so please know that that's the schedule of today's events. Now let's get back to more professionalism. City clerk,
Please call the roll.

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good evening everyone. Mayor gomez. Good evening,
Vice mayor bolton. Good evening. Commissioner. Right. Good evening,
Commissioner patterson.

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good evening, commissioner daniel. Good evening. Thank you, thank you. And everyone, if you would please stand.

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commissioner patterson will lead us in the pledge of allegiance. And we will have a moment
Of silence. United states of america

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and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under god,
Indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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thank you. Please be seated. And forgive me. We do have some dignitaries in the

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room that will be presenting and speaking, but I want to have them introduce themselves,
If you would,

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before we get the meeting started. And we're just going to go by the rose,
If you would. I've got the board. Balloons. Please stand up. Say your city,

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say your title and introduce yourself to everybody.

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just scream it out unless you want to come up. Yes. Thank you. Mayor. This is sam morgan, mayor for the city of north lauderdale.

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and thank you for the invitation, mayor. Thank you. Excellent. Thank you. And come on up.

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I've got you on councilwoman in the town southwest.

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and if you didn't hear him. David kaczynski,
Town of southwest ranches, broward county.

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all right. Any other elected officials are being here on behalf of an elected official
That I am not seeing properly. Nope.

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oh, well, there you are. Steve. Mayor. Steve. Reckless. Mayor. Southwest ranches. Thank you. I.

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mr.. Come on up and say because. It's great to have everybody here.

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and we will now go on to our commission meeting. City attorney, your report? No report, madam mayor.

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all right. We're going to have colleagues, if you would. We're going to go to the well and start celebration. Okay.

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sir. How much you would charge you if you need it.

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I know. I've got rolls. They don't always work that well.

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thank you. Okay, we have the pleasure of having our 2026 tamarac university graduation
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and we are looking for. Where's the dean? Dean twigger. Come on up. And he is going to announce our graduates of our

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program. Good evening. Thank you so much for coming.

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tonight, we are really excited for tonight's graduating class. It's been a wonderful year yet again. We've been doing this for quite some many years now.

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we've had over 400 graduates, if I'm not mistaken. And tonight is no different.

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the program lasts for about eight weeks, where they get to learn about every city
Department, including the broward sheriff's office. This tonight. Tonight, we have 18

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graduates with us. Thank you, mayor and commission.

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so without further ado, I'm going to call their names. And if you would come up and you'll get your certificate and feel free to say hello,
Shake hands.

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thank you. Okay. Starting off with claire. Claire is not with us tonight,
But I still wanted to congratulate her on her graduation.

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rhonda gallagher. Congratulations. Rosalie. Antonio.

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congratulations. Deja. Boyd.

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natalie. Clark. Richards. Congratulations. Christine.

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geller. Trisha. Johnson.

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to be. Johnson.

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elizabeth. Kennedy.

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kenneth. Martin. Kenneth is not with us tonight. But again, our congratulations to kenneth roberto nicholson.

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eric ortega. Erica is also not with us tonight,
But we wish her congratulations as well.

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miguel palma.

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donna. Rosenbloom. Pickens. Robert. Shafer.

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the. Key. Singletary.

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paul. Starman.

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and. Elise. Thompson. Congratulations. Congratulations to everyone.

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well done. If they could come back up now, we're going to get a group photo.

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over here.

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congratulations.

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ladies and gentlemen, another round of applause for your future commissioners and your
Future mayor or mayors.

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thank you for going through the program, and I think that there's some family members in
The audience who will now go through the program as well. It's a great program, and I

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highly encourage you getting involved in doing so. And thank you. All right. We will now go to community hero award presentations,
And this is requested by vice mayor bolton.

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all right. Good evening. Okay. So a couple of months ago,
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community who are thriving and doing well. And so this evening,
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we have jackie vernon thompson with us. She is a tamarac resident.

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she does etiquette classes with over 1 million views on instagram,
1 million followers on instagram,

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5 million instagram followers. And she lives right here in tamarac in pelham bay.

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so I wanted to invite you jackie to come and receive the medal of honor tonight.

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whereas small business month is a time to recognize and celebrate entrepreneurs,
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and business leaders whose vision, dedication,
And commitment positively impact our communities and inspire excellence.

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and whereas jackie vernon thompson is a certified etiquette expert,
Consultant and amazon number one best selling author of

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transformative etiquette who who has dedicated her life to empowering individuals through
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professionalism, refinement, and personal development.

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and whereas, jackie vernon thompson earned a bachelor of science degree in communication
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through education, mentorship and leadership. As the founder of from the inside out school of etiquette.

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jackie vernon thompson has impacted countless children,
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and community members by teaching essential life skills,
Including business protocol, public presentation,

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american and continental dining, etiquette, communication,
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and whereas, through her remarkable influence and engaging teaching style,
Jackie vernon thompson has amassed an international audience of more than 5

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million followers across social media platforms,
Extending her message of excellence, confidence and empowerment around the world.

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and whereas, through her five week certification masterclass,
Jackie vernon thompson has certified more than 340 consultants through the united states,

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canada and the united kingdom, jamaica, dubai,
Bangladesh, multiple african nations and beyond,

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multiplying the global reach and transformative power of etiquette,
Education.

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and whereas, jackie vernon thompson's experience and impact have recognized and featured
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usa today, newsweek, southern living, the new york post,
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fox, detroit tv, the daytime show chicago and the view.

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beyond her business accomplishments, jackie vernon thompson is a devoted philanthropist
And community leader who's not who's nonprofit organization.

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youth empowerment village provides five week summer programs for youth ages 10 to 17,
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financial literacy, etiquette and leadership development to empower the next generation.

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and whereas since the inception in 2027 2017,
Youth empowerment village, inc.

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has transformed the lives of countless people,
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communication skills, self-worth, and leadership principles made possible through the
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jerome thompson, and the organization's dedicated board. Jackie vernon thompson continues to inspire communities through her unwavering faith,
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and commitment to excellence, serving as a powerful example of proven,
Purpose driven and entrepreneurship and and

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transformational impact. Now, therefore, I marlon bolton,
Vice mayor of the city of tamarac,

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florida, on behalf of the commission, city mayor and city commission,
And the residents of tamarac do hereby proudly recognize and honor jackie

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vernon thompson with the small business month community hero award for excellence in
Business in recognition of her outstanding entrepreneurial success.

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transformational leadership, global influence and extraordinary commitment to empowering
Individuals and strengthening communities through education,

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etiquette, mentorship and service.

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and we have can we. Put it

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down so I can. Thank you. You're welcome.

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good evening everyone. I believe mayor bolton has said it all.

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there's no need for me to add to it, am I correct? Yes. Vice mayor. I'm so. I'm so sorry, mayor.

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gomez. Yes. I am so grateful for this opportunity.

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transforming lives by teaching them social skills. Life skills, proper etiquette has been my purpose.

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this is why god has me here. And I am very grateful to my lord and savior for positioning
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so thank you so much for recognizing me. Thank you commission and our mayor gomez for
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I am honored, I am humbled and I am grateful. Thank you so much. Thank you.

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are you giving him classes? Yes. Wait wait wait.

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we got pictures.

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okay. Up next. You know, thank you so much. Up next. You know, on sunday, it was mother's day. And on mother's day,
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but, you know, we also have some moms who are raising our kids.

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and in my book, they're called supermoms. So we have some supermoms this evening and I
Want to proudly give them a community hero

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award. And also we would love to give them a gift certificate from lucky scoops ice cream.

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will the owners of lucky scoop just stand where you are so we can recognize you?

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you're going to get pampered with that. We also have a business owner tonight.

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damian silvera from dng towing, who has graciously given each of the mothers a gift card
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$100 to $200. So we really appreciate devin tonight.

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and a couple of other business owners have also chimed in for some autism autism themed
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mothers as well. So if you would please come. Pastor keon robinson. Tyrinthia. Williams. Cassandra.

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cassandra. Sims. Jennifer. Sanchez. Henrietta.

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davis. Simone. Arnold. I knew exactly where I am,
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read each of one of the proclamations, and then each of the moms will get their
Personalized medal of honor as well.

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whereas mothers are often the heart of the family,
Providing unconditional love, compassion,

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guidance, and sacrifice to ensure their children are nurtured,
Protected, and empowered.

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and whereas mothers raising children with autism demonstrate extraordinary,
Extraordinary resilience,

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unwavering dedication, immeasurable patience and remarkable strength while navigating the
Unique joys and challenges associated with autism spectrum

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disorder. And whereas these incredible women serve as not only as mothers,
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teachers, prosecutors, protectors, caregivers,
Therapists, encouragers, and everyday heroes for their children.

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and these occupations are represented here tonight. Whereas, mothers of autistic children often work tirelessly to secure services and
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educational support, medical care and inclusion,
Understanding and opportunities for the children while continuing to provide love and

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stability in their homes and communities. And whereas,
Despite the emotional, physical, and financial demands they face,

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these mothers continue to persevere with grace,
Courage, faith, and determination, inspiring everyone around them for

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their selflessness and unwavering devotion. And whereas autistic children are a tremendous
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bringing unique perspectives, talents, brilliance,
And beauty to our children and our communities.

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and whereas mothers deserve recognition for their critical role,
The critical role they play in nurturing and uplifting them.

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and whereas it is fitting and proper that the city of tamarac recognizes and celebrates
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extraordinary women, affectionately referred to today as supermoms for their strength,
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sacrifice and immeasurable impact on their families and our community.

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now therefore, I, vice mayor marlon de bolton,
On behalf of the mayor and commission, do hereby proudly honor and celebrate these women

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who are raising a child with autism and commend them for their extraordinary courage,
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perseverance, and unconditional love. May you continue to walk in strength,
Hope, and purpose knowing that your sacrifices do not go unseen.

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your voices matter and your children matter,
And your community stands beside you.

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and this tonight, this tonight will be a kickoff to what we are launching in the office of
The vice mayor as the circle of love initiative.

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we are going to be providing support to the mothers,
Both financial and otherwise, and their children.

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and so I'm just happy to launch that. We're launching a focus group.

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so if you know anyone that is raising an autistic child,
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so keon robinson, pastor keon robinson. Okay.

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okay. Henrietta davis.

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our doctor, simone arnold. Okay. She's on her way in the rain.

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okay, this one is torrential. Williams. I don't see

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the. Okay. Jennifer. Sanchez. Okay. Cassandra

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sims. Cassandra sims somewhere. All right. So we want to give each of the mothers a

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medal.

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and a wonderful, beautiful gift basket.

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and don't go too far away. Come on,

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come on. Slide to the left. Slide to the right.

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oh! You're fine. Stand up. Nice. And we have flowers for everybody.

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and it says happy mother's day. How cute. It's going to be a lot to hold.

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and in case you're wondering, this is a local tamarac florist,
So if you ever want to give a florist business to support our local businesses would love

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that. Excellent.

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and I'll turn it back over to our wonderful mayor. Thank you. Can we take a picture with you when you're

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ready? Yeah. Come on up. If fred and his wife and david can come down for a photo.

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thank you.

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yes, we are now celebrating national police week and this is requested by vice mayor
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thank you mayor. So every year we started an initiative called honor the stripe.

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and this year we hosted honor stripe during our tamarac food and wine festival.

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but really and truly, on that night, all of us were distraught because we were just coming
From a funeral for the late

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nancy mateo in coral springs. And so while the police officers are great,
Men and women of bso are received their gifts that

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evening. I know that I was distraught. And so tonight I want to make a do over.

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so I wore my bso green. And if you're wondering where I get this wonderful suit from,
It's from my stylist paul

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ferran. He's also a tamarac president can you stand paul?

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also in his bso green looking way better than I do.

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so we're going to have some pins ready for the commission to pin our bso officers.

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and if there are any residents in the audience that want to pin our bso officers as well,
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including doctor kate johnson, because you missed the ceremony. And we really, really apologize for that. So this is where,
As the city of tamarac proudly joins communities across the united

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states in recognizing national police week observed may 10 to 16,
2026 as a time dedicated to honoring the courage,

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sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of law enforcement officers who faithfully serve and
Protect our communities.

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and whereas law enforcement officers throughout the nation and within the city of tamarac
Placed themselves in harm's way each and every day to safeguard lives,

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preserve peace, uphold justice, and maintain the safety and well-being of all of our
Residents and visitors.

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and whereas the members of the broward sheriff's office serving the city of tamarac
Demonstrates professionalism,

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integrity, courage and compassion compassion while carrying out their duties with honor
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and whereas, national police week provides an opportunity to recognize not only the
Officers who currently serve our community,

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but also to solemnly remember and honor those brave men and women who made the ultimate
Sacrifice in the line of duty in service to others.

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and whereas for the past four years, vice mayor marlon de bolton,
That's me, the handsome one has proudly led and hosted the annual honor the stripe

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initiative dedicated to recognizing the brave men and women of tamarac district,
Office of broward sheriff's office for their outstanding service and sacrifice to the

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community. And whereas the honor stripe initiative has brought together residents,
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and elected officials from across broward county to publicly express gratitude and
Appreciation to law enforcement officers through a meaningful

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pinning ceremony and community celebration of service.

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and whereas, the city of tamarac acknowledges the sacrifice made not only by law
Enforcement officers but also by their families,

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their loved ones and support systems who stand beside them and endure the challenges and
Risks associated with public service.

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and whereas strong partnerships between law enforcement and the community are essential in
Supporting trust,

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enhancing public safety, promoting unity, and building stronger neighborhoods where all
People may live and work thrive in peace.

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and whereas, during national police week, the city of tamarac encourages all residents to
Express gratitude and appreciation for the dedication officers who selflessly serve

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with valor, dignity, and commitment to protecting our community.

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now, therefore, I marlon bolton, vice mayor of the city of tamarac,
On behalf of the mayor and a commission do hereby proclaim may 10 to 16,

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2026 as national police week in tamarac and call upon residents to honor and dedicate,
Honor the dedicated men and women of law enforcement,

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and to recognize their extraordinary service,
Sacrifice and commitment to public safety.

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captain franks, if you would accept this and the leaders of bso.

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are we actually. Yes. Okay. Everybody.

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come on down. Come on down. Thank thank you,
Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.

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whoever. Yes. Why would you stand in front? And if it's residents,
You get to do this more than us.

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oh, we're facing them. They're going to hit you. You ready to get pinned? Oh, good. Good. Here

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we go. Here.

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it is. Okay.

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all right, now join us and we're going to see how we can do this in a photo. This should be in your seat. I guess we're not done yet.

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we're giving our thanks. For the quick response.

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maybe not. That emotional. It's okay.

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gotta have some fun. It's all a joke. You all ready to come on in?

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turn around. I know, right? I know.

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let me, let me come. Right. Yeah.

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guess not. Maybe. She was.

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a little shy. My, my. Right, right.

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are you ready? One. Two. Three. Here. Thank you.

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thank you guys. Thank you. Thank you.

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and our captain is going to say a few words. Good evening.

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you just saw a part of some of the most amazing law enforcement officers here in broward
County.

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like, give it up again. These guys and girls go out here every single day and give it to
The max.

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and when I give my my presentation later tonight,
I can show you some of the amazing work that they do here every single day.

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and I'd like, you know, ask the community, please,
If you do see them, thank them for what they do.

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they do an amazing job here protecting this community. But I'd also like for you all to remember those who did sacrifice their life in the line
Of duty.

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and we had, you know, a deputy here in tamarac that did give the ultimate sacrifice with
Brian tafford.

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so please keep his family in your prayers. And these deputies every day as they go out and
Protect the community.

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thank you so much. Thank you captain. And one of the things that our residents,
One of the things that our residents can do is please drop something

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off at our tamarac bezos office. I know that this morning our office dropped off some
Donuts and coffee.

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so if you would drop off some gifts for them and let them know that they are special to
Us,

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thank you, thank you. They are very special. And thank you for protecting us and all that
You do every day for us.

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I think we're in the safest place, don't you? We are now going to go to celebrating
Haitian flag day proclamation,

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also requested by vice mayor bolton separately.

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thank you. That's funny, I know.

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all right. So haitian flag day is an important day for us.

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and we have a surprise for a couple of people,
But I'm going to read this proclamation first,

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whereas haitian flag day is celebrated annually on may 18th to commemorate commemorate the
Creation of the haitian flag in

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1803 during the haitian revolution. Symbols symbolizing the courage,
Resilience, freedom and unity of the haitian people.

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and whereas haiti became the first black republic in the world and the first independent
Caribbean nation inspiring movements

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for freedom and justice across the globe. And whereas the haitian flag stands as a proud
Emblem of hope,

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perseverance, culture, and national pride for haitians both in haiti and throughout the
Diaspora.

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and whereas, the city of tamarac is home to a vibrant and thriving haitian community whose
Residents continue to make invaluable contributions to the cultural,

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civic, economic, education, and spiritual fabric of our city.

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and whereas haitian americans in broward county have distinguished themselves as business
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educators, health care professionals, clergy,
Public servants, entrepreneurs, artists, and community advocates who strengthen and enrich

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our diverse community every single day. And whereas across broward county,
Haitian americans are represented in all levels of government,

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the city of tamarac celebrated historic milestones,
Electing in.

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including the election of mike gelin as the first elected haitian commissioner.

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crystal patterson as the first elected haitian woman commissioner and the appointment of
Hans ottenhoff esquire as the city's

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first haitian city attorney. And in the city of north lauderdale,
Samson borgelin was elected as the first haitian american mayor in all of

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broward county. And whereas these historic

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achievements reflect the progress, empowerment and growing influence of the haitian
Community in shaping the future of tamarac and inspiring

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future generations of haitian american leaders. And whereas haitian flag day serves as an opportunity for all residents to celebrate
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honor the sacrifices and triumphs of the haitian people,
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throughout the world. Now, therefore, I, vice mayor marlon de bolton,
On behalf of the mayor and city commission of the city of tamarac,

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florida, do hereby proclaim may 18th, 2026 as asian flag day in the city of tamarac and
Encourage all residents to join in celebrating the rich

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history, vibrant culture, and countless contributions of the haitian community.

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thank you so much. And to accept these proclamations will be our wonderful city attorney.

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hans. Will you come down, sir, please? To our first haitian woman elected in the city of
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miss crystal patterson. And the first haitian mayor in all of broward county,
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samson borgelin.

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and because commissioner patterson is the only woman here accepting the award.

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and she's so beautiful. We have a beautiful bouquet of flowers for commissioner patterson
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thank you. That's it. Do you need them for your photo?

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and would like to have mayor board gelin since he's our guest from another city to please
Say a few words on behalf of the haitian community here in broward county.

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it's only half of me here. Is that okay? All right. Thank you. Let me ask my other half. Better half or best half?

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which? Okay. Right here. Thank you. I'm speechless because now I'm starting to

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understand as I recognize where we recognize people in the city of north lauderdale what
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because I've never had a feeling that I didn't know what it feels like to recognize,
To be recognized.

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so I think god first, because I never expected to be in a public service.

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that's what I've been doing the whole of my life. But to become the first haitian and only
Mayor in broward county to serve

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its greatest honor I have but to be recognized by our next door neighbor.

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once I open our doors in north lauderdale, we're in tamarac. We breathe the air. So I feel humbled and honored for the honor to be recognized

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for being a haitian mayor. And I don't know. God bless you guys here.

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I always like to see tamarac of the city. I want to,
To to how do you say imitate and

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emulate also as well as another city, but here. Yes. You guys give me, I mean, I'm coming here.

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I see a lot of things that I wish I could be doing there,
But I'll be doing it right now.

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and god bless you for, for this thing. I don't know how to say what what else to say
Because I'm just under the shock.

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okay. Emotion for that. Thank you. And my wife said if I need to let her go,
She lets me go home.

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she needs to say a couple words. So allow me that. Okay? So I can get home. Good evening everyone.

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good evening mayor. But I mean commissioners,
Thank you so much for doing this, vice mayor bolton,

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I just have to say thank you because everybody knows you are so extra.

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and then you did it. And then. So I know lately you've been taking the haitian community.

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you recognize hotel wyclef and then so we really thank you because you know,
You and I, we really have a hate and love

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relationship. I cannot just not love you. But thank you so much for doing this.

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and then so seriously, you, you really you you got me.

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I'm sorry. For the first time from the good years,
You really got me with your extra.

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and then I really appreciate you for doing this. And on behalf of the haitian community. I thank you.

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and let me say that to all of you. Respect because you guys have been doing good.

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mayor. You know, we're good friends, I appreciate you. You're good,
My friend. Also all of you.

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god bless you again. God bless tamarac okay. And god bless north florida also.

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thank you.

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okay. All right. This next

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request was actually by me. And it is my pleasure to present to commander neil krasinski.

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did I get it right? Come on up, commander. This is 2026 national safe boating week
Proclamation.

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so I'm a little blind, so I have a little bit. Whereas over 100 million americans boating, sailing,
Paddling, and fishing continues to be a popular recreational activity from coast to coast

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and everywhere in between, people are taking to the water and enjoying time together.

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whereas on average, 650 people die each year in boating related accidents in the us,
With 75% of these fatalities caused by drowning.

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and whereas, the coast guard estimates that human error accounts for most of the boating
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as life jackets could easily prevent nearly 75% of boating fatalities.

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whereas, during national safe boating week, the us coast guard and the national safe
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along with federal, state and local safe boating partners,
Encourage all boaters to explore and enjoy america's beautiful waters responsibly.

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and whereas, through basic boating safety procedures such as carrying life saving
Emergency distress and communications equipment,

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wearing life jackets, attending safe boating courses,
Participating in free boat safety checks and staying sober when navigating.

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and whereas having the privilege to enjoy various waterways in our backyard.

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national safe boating week helps bring attention to important life saving tips for
Recreational recreational boaters so that they can have a safe experience out on the water

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throughout the entire year. And now, therefore,
I, michelle j. Gomez, very proud mayor of the city of tamarac,
Broward county, florida, on behalf of the commission,

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encourage everyone to wear a life jacket while practicing safe boating habits and do
Hereby proclaim may 16th through 2022 2026 as

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national safe boating week. I think the coast guard often gets

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forgotten about. Number one, they do work on waterways as well as the sea.

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number one, they are a law enforcement organization.

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and we do education not just for boaters but for children as well.

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we provide this coming saturday, a class in pembroke pines,
So please contact us if

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you need classes for children. For adults, not just for boat captains,
But even for crew.

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people who just visit us. And if you've watched the news a week ago,
12 people were sort of blown out of their boat and had a lot

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of injuries. So thank you very much, mayor and the commission.

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thank you very much. One. Two. Three.

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thank you. Thank you.

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thank you. Okay. This next request was

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also by myself, and it is my honor to present it to allan lamb,
One of our amazing city employees.

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this is the asian american and native hawaiian pacific islander month.

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exactly. Thank you very much. Thank you. Commissioner.

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bolton. Marlon. Okay. Whereas the month of may

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celebrates and honors the contributions of asian american,
Native hawaiian, and pacific islanders in the united states.

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and whereas this commemoration, first known as asian american pacific islander heritage
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was signed into law as a joint resolution by president jimmy carter in 1978,
And later congress expanded the observance from a week to a month,

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and in 2022, the month was renamed asian american and native hawaiian pacific islander
Heritage month.

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and whereas a nhip community is an inherently diverse population composed of more than 70
Distinct ethnicities and speaking more than

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100 language dialects. Whereas, generations having enriched america's history,
The diverse and growing population of aa and hpi

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descendants make up more than 25 million people in the united states.

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and whereas asian americans, native hawaiians and pacific islanders have played vital
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from building the transcontinental railway to advancing workers rights,
To serving in our nation's armed forces and making these contributions while also facing

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persistent discrimination and violence. Whereas we encourage everyone to recognize this
Month by acknowledging the numerous and longstanding contributions of asian

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americans, native hawaiians and pacific islanders throughout the history of the united
States and in our city.

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whereas now, therefore, I, michelle j. Gomez,
Very proud mayor of the city of tamarac, broward county,

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florida, on behalf of the commission, encourage everyone to celebrate and recognize the
Significant contributions of the asian american,

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native hawaiian pacific islanders community and do hereby proclaim the month of may 2026
As asian american and native hawaiian pacific islander heritage month.

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good evening, mayor gomez. Good evening, vice mayor bolton.

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good evening doc commissioner doctor daniel. Good evening,
Commissioner patterson.

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and good evening, commissioner write on behalf of all asian american native hawaiian
Pacific islanders.

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who are residing in the city of tamarac and who are working in the city.

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staff like me and lisa, who is standing at the back,
Who is standing at the back?

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come on up. Thank you very much, and thank you for your continuing support

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to our community and, and the city staff and for those of you of us working in the city,
We are very grateful to working in such a

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heartwarming city and city commission. Thank you very much.

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take a photo. Okay, good.

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through.

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this next proclamation was requested by commissioner maury wright. The birthday gentleman. I thank you, madam mayor.

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I always say tamarac is a microcosm of america. We celebrated haitian flag day, we celebrated asian american pacific islander,
And now we're going to celebrate jewish american heritage month.

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one thing of we see in the news today, there's a lot of anti-semitism,
And it's important that we stand up for hate anywhere.

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you know, mlk said injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.

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one of the pictures I had on my computer is a picture of anwar sadat and golda meir,
And someone asked me,

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who are those people? And I had to give them a history lesson. I said,
Golda meir was a former prime minister of israel,

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and anwar sadat was the president of egypt with a complexion like mine. And they were smiling. And that was a time where everyone got along.

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and I hope one day we can have a world where muslims and jews can get along and we can all
Be one happy family.

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jewish americans are part of a rich and enduring heritage that spans centuries.

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rooted in traditions of faith, culture, community and a. And continue to preserve and pass down through generations jewish.

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american heritage. Month. Observe. Every may provides an important opportunity to
Recognize and celebrate the history,

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tradition, and diverse experiences of jewish americans while fostering greater
Understanding,

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respect, appreciation of their culture, legacy. Whereas, the observance of jewish american heritage month highlights the enduring legacy,
Achievement resilience of jewish americans whose stories reflect what

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challenges they have overcome and meaningful impact they continue to have on our society.

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whereas jewish americans have shown enduring resilience in the face of adversity,
Upholding rich traditions rooted in faith,

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family, education and community while continuing to champion justice,
Equality and opportunity for all.

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whereas, jewish americans have remained steadfast in their support of civil rights
Protections,

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working to address ongoing discrimination in voting,
Housing, employment affecting women,

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communities of color, the lgbtq plus community and individuals with disabilities.

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whereas, in communities such as city of tamarac,
Jewish residents have played a vital role in fostering strong neighborhood connections,

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advancing civic engagement, and enriching the cultural diversity and vibrancy that define
Our city.

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whereas, it is fitting and proper to honor the generations of jewish americans who have
Helped shape a nation and to promote greater understanding,

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respect and appreciation of jewish culture and culture and heritage.

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now, on behalf of the mayor and city commission,
I do hereby proclaim the may, the month of may as jewish american heritage month.

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and if anyone who's jewish, please stand and come down.

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anyone who's jewish, please come. Come and join us. Yep. Come. Come and join us. Yes.
Let's come.

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come and join us. Yes! Come on up. Come on. Come on up.

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come on. He's counting his tips. Don't be shy.

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and I'll present it to a proud jewish man. Mayor. Michel j. Gomez. You got a little tip? Somebody could take a

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picture for us. Yeah. Can someone take the picture for you,
Greg, so you can get in the photo? You can't get done, bolton. Well,

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come on up. We got some more coming. Got some more coming.

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let's take the photo. Why don't you guys. Come on in.

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come on. Please do. One. Two. Three!

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you guys. Thank you. And I am very proud that the tribe has joined.

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because sometimes, as you may have noticed, sometimes when you're jewish,
You stand back.

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you hide. And in today's day and age, there's no reason for anybody to hide.

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we should all be proud of ourselves for every way,
In any way we look. Thank you for being here. Thank you for being proud.

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thank you. You got me a little verklempt. My goodness.

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all right, one more proclamation. We have national public services week proclamation.

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this is requested by earl henry, our interim public service director. Come on down. Do you want to read it?

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you want me to read it? It's not in a big font. I'll try. All right. As mentioned, this was requested by earl henry,
P, our interim public services director.

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whereas public service professionals focus on infrastructure,
Facilities and services that are of vital importance to the sustainable and resilient

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communities and to public health, high quality of life and well-being of the people of
Tamarac.

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whereas, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the
Dedicated efforts of public works professionals who are engineers,

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managers and employees at all levels of government,
The private sector and who are responsible for rebuilding,

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improving and protecting our nation's transportation,
Water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems,

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public buildings and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens.

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and whereas, in the public interest for citizens,
Civic leaders and children of the city of tamarac to gain knowledge of and maintain

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progressive interests and understanding of the importance of public works and public works
Programs in their respective communities.

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whereas, in the year of 2026 marks the 66th annual national public works week,
Sponsored by american public works association and canadian public works

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association. Whereas, this year the theme of public work week is rooted in service powered
By community.

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now, therefore, I, michel j. Gomez very proud mayor of the city of tamarac,
Broward county,

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florida, on behalf of the commission, do hereby proclaim the week of may 17th through 23,
2026 as national public works week in the city of tamarac

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and urge all citizens to join with representatives of the american public works
Association,

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canadian public works association and government agencies,
And activities and events and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public service

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professionals, engineers, managers and employees,
And to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national

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health, safety and quality of life. And we thank you.

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good evening everyone. Thank you, mayor gomez.

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vice mayor and commissioners. As you know, public services are public works in,
In the

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context of what we're dealing with today is you know,
The city of tamarac in terms of our public services department,

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you know, it includes utilities as well, utilities. So I'm from the utilities side, so I want to make sure that that's understood.

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so public works and utilities you know, together as public services,
We, you know, the men and women who

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work for the city and go out, they do that every day and they do that with a willing
Heart.

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and, you know, a lot of times they don't get the recognition. So, you know, I'm happy to be here receiving this on behalf of them.

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a lot of times when you hear about public works public services,
It's when something goes wrong.

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so, you know, I do appreciate, you know, this,
This award, and I do want to say that public services on a whole,

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not only in the city of tamarac, but, you know,
Throughout the united states we it's at a critical stage right now.

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there are certain issues in terms of financial.

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and so, so be it you know, but the, so we are,
We're kind of, we're,

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we're looking to, to you as a commission and,
You know, the residents of, of tamarac for support,

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you know, in what we do you know, we, here we we have a lot of projects and we have a lot
Of

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things planned and we want to see them go through.

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it doesn't happen without, you know, funding and such.

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so, you know, it is. Yeah. You know, I don't

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want to be long winded, but I, I do want to,
I do want to bring that out and, and make sure that everybody understands that and you

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know, supports us. So thank you very much. Appreciate it.

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public services is the ms of our water and our streets and our pipes and everything.

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so we thank you and everyone and very happy.

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part two is not over just yet. Soon we're done with the proclamation part.

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and then you all have a break.

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that's mayor social hour coming up. Come on. All right.

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city manager not you yet. Oh, yeah. City manager. Go ahead. Thank you, madam mayor. Vice mayor.

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commissioners. Again, happy birthday to our commissioners to many,
Many more.

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and I also want to thank or recognize our graduating class.

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congratulations to all of you. Thank you for your dedication.

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I'd like to also recognize dean twigger and his assistant deans for conducting another
Great two session this year.

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so thank you so much, jim, for for managing this program.

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I want to emphasize that rosalina is not just an asian american.

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she's also responsible from our payroll, so she's critical.

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so with that please join us for this month's district meetings where we will share
Important updates and information about your

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communities. Please take note of your district meeting date and time.

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you're welcome to attend any or all of those meetings. Department directors and representatives from partner agencies,
Including the property appraiser's office,

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broward sheriff's office and fire rescue will be in attendance to provide insights and
Respond to questions after the meeting.

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please visit us online to complete the meeting survey and we're all looking forward to
Seeing you there.

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as you know, hurricane season is two weeks away. Short time residents are encouraged to plan ahead and prepare now.

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the city of tamarac is taking extensive measures to ensure we're ready for the season,
But everyone must do their part before a storm approaches,

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so please stay informed by signing up for code red. I can't emphasize this enough. Please sign up for code red.

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it's on our website. Easy. Two clicks. You're done.

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and then you will receive notifications and all kinds of other information.

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so let's be prepared altogether. City of tamarac has a number of exciting events planned
Over the coming weeks,

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and we encourage all of our residents to come out and join us.

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our city events page is regularly updated with new programs and activities for our
Community to enjoy.

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join us as we honor our military heroes this memorial day on monday,
May 25th at veterans park beginning at 10:30 a.m.

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as such, all city facilities will be closed on monday,
May 25th in observance of the memorial day.

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and again, we would like to extend our gratitude to all the men and women who have served.

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our next commission meeting will be held on may 27th,
2026 at 9:30 a.m..

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thank you, madam mayor. That concludes my report. Excellent. Thank you very much. We will now go to our bso monthly update.

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good evening mayor, vice mayor, commissioners,
City manager, city attorney, and the citizens of of tamarac.

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today I want to talk about a negative. Negative is not always a bad thing because I want
To talk about how for the month of april,

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we have a negative in front of every one of our numbers of crimes. And we went down in every single category of crime.

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that is just a testament to the deputies that are out there every day patrolling,
Getting out there and just getting into the community and letting them know we're

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here for them. And the number of arrests have increased,
Which is a great positive number,

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too. So I'd love to see that. So we put more bad guys in jail. And then the other big number that I want to talk about,
That's a positive.

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not many people like, but I know it's a good thing because it shows that we're out there
Enforcing the traffic laws is we went up 75% in citations.

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that number. I don't hear any clapping for that one,
But.

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and then also, what's a great. Another negative is the number of crashes that have gone
Down.

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we're down 14% in crashes. So with the traffic enforcement that's out there,
That is that is the positive thing that comes out of it.

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so that with more enforcement, there are less crashes. So that's a real quick one. But tonight I want to just do a quick honorary thing for I
Have some deputies here who we wanted to honor them

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for deputy of the month for the month of april,
And I'd like to bring them up. It's my cst team and some members of my criminal investigations team.

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I have sergeant matt gorman, deputy christopher gonzalez,
Dean carty, rolando reyes, detective steven lee,

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and detective james redford. These guys exemplify what it means to get out there and take
It to the max.

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back on april 30th, we had a gentleman, I don't want to call him that. We had an individual who decided to jump the fence at one of our schools and catholic
Schools,

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where there were children playing in a playground. These were young children. These are like seven years old playing on a playground.

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that gentleman, that individual, I'll call him again,
Decided to try to entice one of the children over to him,

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and luckily the teacher that was there saw something was wrong because he was trying to
Hide.

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while he was in there behind a wall, saw what was going wrong and stepped in and he jumped
The fence and got out of there.

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we responded over there and immediately the investigation started.

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the detectives got word of this, and detective lee's,
Along with detective reyes, started their investigation and they started knocking on doors

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looking for cameras because we had nothing. We had a one video clip of this individual
Jumping over the fence and being there,

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and that's all we had. After knocking on about 40 doors of businesses and residences going
Through everything and all the technology that we had,

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we identified a car that he was tied to. After that,
We were able to get a tag and find out who he was or where the car was registered.

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within about 24 hours of having nothing, we located him and took him into custody,
Wearing the same clothes that he was wearing when he jumped the

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fence. They. These detectives just did an amazing,
Amazing job.

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the csp. Everybody. And it should be known that this.

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this subject already had a history for possession of child pornography and trying to lure
Enticing other people.

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so this is a very bad person that we have taken off the streets. And I'm hoping that we put him away for a long time.

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so I want to thank each and every one of them. These are our detectives, actually our deputies of the month for april 2026.

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thank you for your service. Thank you for protecting us. Thank you for protecting our
Children. Thank you.

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ladies and gentlemen, as promised, there was going to be a break. When item number two is done, item number two is officially done.

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and we're just going to round it off and go to 825.

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we'll see you all back here at 825. Thank you very much.

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thank you. All right, ladies and gentlemen, our apologies. We are running a little late. We have had a really great first part of our meeting.

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some of us may have a little sugar high, so forgive us. But it is 828. So we are going to go to the public participation part of our program.

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and the rules and regulations are above, but I'd like everybody to just know a couple of
Things as I probably now have icing in my hair.

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we allow everybody to speak. We know that people may not always agree,
So we ask for happy hands.

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if you like what somebody said and you can put your thumb down if you don't like what
Somebody says.

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but we don't encourage we do not like booing,
Jeering and cheering because we don't want anybody to feel intimidated.

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everybody has the right to speak freely. Now,
Along those lines, this is an item for anything that is not on the agenda.

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so the workshop item on 11 is not considered on the agenda and consent agenda.

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items can be spoken about at this time as well. Please keep in mind if a consent agenda item is removed from consent,
It becomes a regular item where public participation is held so you

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can speak at public participation during the item that gets removed from consent agenda if
There is one.

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now that I think I've given you clear as mud,
I'll call the first person we give you your name.

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we appreciate if you give your address. If you're not comfortable,
Just please tell us the city in which you live, or at least the county, and then proceed

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for your three minutes. We do not share our minutes here. Alrighty. Moving right along. We've got carol mendelsohn and then kate johnson is on deck.

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carol mendelsohn, district four. Madam mayor,
Commissioners, I want to begin with a simple but important question.

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what value do we place on the well-being of the people who protect us every day?

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right now, we make decisions that prioritize events that cost taxpayers hundreds of
Thousands of dollars,

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the printing and distribution of promotional materials,
And even the approval of a $5 million track project,

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while critical life impacting issues remain unaddressed.

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the state of florida has recommended reducing firefighter workweeks from 48 hours to 42
Hours.

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this isn't a luxury. It is a response to very real challenges mental and emotional strain,

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01:14:54,040 --> 01:14:54,040
ptsd, physical exhaustion, and long term health risks,
Including cancer exposure.

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our tamarac firefighters are among the best in the state. They have already brought the issue forward,
Yet the current timeline would delay meaningful action until 2029 due to the contract

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process. This is simply too long. The cost to implement this change is estimated at 1 to
$2 million annually,

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requiring approximately 10 to 12 additional positions.

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so I ask you what matters more? A $5 million track,
Or investing $2 million in the health,

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safety and well-being of the men and women who risk their lives for ours.

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01:15:41,670 --> 01:15:41,670
other cities such as boca raton, palm beach,
Boynton beach and coral springs are already moving in this direction.

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01:15:50,190 --> 01:15:50,190
if we do not act, tamarac risks falling behind not only in the standard of care,
But in the ability to recruit and retain the best

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firefighters. We have options. We can prioritize this in the upcoming 2027 budget
Workshop.

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recognizing the time required to implement it properly. Or we can bring forward this as an agenda item and begin the process now,
Rather than waiting for contract cycles to delay

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progress. This is about more than scheduling.

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this is about respect. This is about responsibility.

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this is about doing what is right. Our firefighters show up for us every single day,
Often on the worst days of our lives.

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it's our duty to show up for them. This is not simply a cost.

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it is an investment in people and safety and in the future of our city.

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so I ask again, what is their well-being worth?

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I urge you to act with the urgency this issue deserves and to stand with those who stand
For us.

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01:17:01,950 --> 01:17:01,950
thank you. Thank you. Know, if you like it. Happy hands please.

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kate johnson is coming down and I have commissioner david krasinski from southwest ranches
Here on deck,

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01:17:17,030 --> 01:17:17,030
if you wish.

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01:17:30,460 --> 01:17:30,460
excuse me. Getting over a cold. Kate johnson,
Mainlands four.

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01:17:36,500 --> 01:17:36,500
first, I want to thank vice mayor bolton for his apology.

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01:17:41,540 --> 01:17:41,540
he did accuse me of not reading my emails, so I did go back and read all 12 emails that I
Got on that,

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and not one of them mentioned ada accommodations.

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01:17:55,580 --> 01:17:55,580
I reached out to parks and rec. They did not know of any advertising for ada
Accommodations either.

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01:18:04,540 --> 01:18:04,540
so I would suggest with your next big event coming up,
That that be started now so that people understand that accommodations will

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be made. Secondly, I want to talk about 11 b

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$64,932.39 was received by the city as

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settlement regarding our water. Now today. Vice mayor bolton has put on the

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01:18:42,490 --> 01:18:42,490
agenda to see how much of that the commissioners can get.

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01:18:49,370 --> 01:18:49,370
our commissioner spent over $1,030,000 last year in special projects initiatives
Discretionary

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funding. I can't imagine how much we've spent already.

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01:19:04,330 --> 01:19:04,330
and then I know we've got a $300,000 concert coming up next month.

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01:19:10,010 --> 01:19:10,010
this is insane. That money was meant for water.

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01:19:16,290 --> 01:19:16,290
I heard we were getting a 15% increase in our water bills to cover the infrastructure
Needed.

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01:19:24,240 --> 01:19:24,240
now, the city manager did say that did not go through the commission,
But he said we need the money.

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01:19:31,840 --> 01:19:31,840
well, if you need the money, take that 1 million plus dollars and put it toward the
Infrastructure where

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01:19:41,120 --> 01:19:41,120
every resident benefits. Not just a select few that some commissioners think are worthy,
Or some

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01:19:51,040 --> 01:19:55,040
projects that some commissioners think are needed. We don't need a bunch of projects. We, as residents could use financial help,
And if that money can go toward curtailing

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01:20:05,000 --> 01:20:05,000
our water bills, that's where the money should go.

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01:20:09,280 --> 01:20:09,280
not in commissioners pockets. Thank you. Thank you.

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01:20:15,320 --> 01:20:18,360
as commissioner kaczynski is okay. Thank you. Gary gray will come on down and miss vernon was just signed up as honoree,
So leona mcandrews would

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01:20:28,240 --> 01:20:28,240
be on deck if she has left the chamber. All right.

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01:20:32,480 --> 01:20:32,480
thank you very much. And then, richard rem. Cartier.

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01:20:41,080 --> 01:20:41,080
sorry for. I'm sorry. You said it sounded like a perfume.

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01:20:46,800 --> 01:20:46,800
that is. Well, it's a beautiful name. I apologize for not saying it well.

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01:20:50,840 --> 01:20:50,840
no, it's ramcharan ramcharan. My apologies. You'll be on deck.

549
01:20:54,920 --> 01:20:54,920
thank you. Good evening, gary gray, isles of tamarac.

550
01:21:02,840 --> 01:21:02,840
I, too, have some serious concerns over 11. Be that money should stay in the treasury of
This city,

551
01:21:11,240 --> 01:21:14,200
because we are going to need it for infrastructure. We may even need it for operating costs. We don't know what the tax situation is going to
Be coming from tallahassee.

552
01:21:21,510 --> 01:21:21,510
that money should not be frittered away by individual commissioners and their little pet
Projects.

553
01:21:28,550 --> 01:21:28,550
that would be a misappropriation of funds in my personal and professional opinion.

554
01:21:36,190 --> 01:21:36,190
save that money for those projects that we know this city is going to need.

555
01:21:43,390 --> 01:21:43,390
put it aside because we're going to need it. And as far as getting the funds for the water
System,

556
01:21:50,790 --> 01:21:50,790
improvements from the residents, we don't want to see a major increase in our bills.

557
01:21:57,510 --> 01:21:57,510
we're on fixed incomes, most of us. We have this multi this over $1 million coming to us.

558
01:22:07,590 --> 01:22:07,590
and yes, we did have some legal expenses. I'm sure those are in there somewhere.

559
01:22:12,750 --> 01:22:12,750
but keep the money in the city for these infrastructure projects that we need to do.

560
01:22:24,500 --> 01:22:24,500
I don't know what else I can say. For the mothers here,
I hope you had a happy mother's day for the citizens that

561
01:22:34,420 --> 01:22:34,420
went through the tamarac university. Unfortunately,
Most of them have departed.

562
01:22:38,820 --> 01:22:38,820
I congratulate them and encourage others to go through that process.

563
01:22:46,780 --> 01:22:46,780
you learn a lot. I haven't yet, but I will. Thank you.

564
01:22:54,780 --> 01:22:57,940
thank you very much. You do it. You will enjoy it. All right, miss ramcharan. Okay. Susan steinhauser,
Thank you very

565
01:23:07,740 --> 01:23:07,740
much. Mark goggin. After mark goggin, we have maura bullman.

566
01:23:21,900 --> 01:23:21,900
sorry. Thank you. Good evening. Mark dougan tamarac lake south.

567
01:23:28,780 --> 01:23:28,780
I'll start off with the good stuff first. I thank allan lamb for all the hard work.

568
01:23:35,060 --> 01:23:38,980
I've worked with him on projects around our area out east. He's a great worker. He came out a couple of weeks ago because I called him about some
Problems.

569
01:23:44,620 --> 01:23:44,620
the walls when power washed and a couple cracks from car accidents.

570
01:23:49,900 --> 01:23:49,900
going to be fixed. Also, thanks to bso, the great work.

571
01:23:54,740 --> 01:23:57,700
we need to appreciate them anytime you see them. Like the vice mayor says, yes, bring them. Other than donuts,
The donut talks too much about the police.

572
01:24:03,900 --> 01:24:03,900
bring them sandwiches or something. Thanks. Fire department.

573
01:24:10,460 --> 01:24:13,690
that's big for me. I grew up in a fire department family. I worked on the rescue up north before I moved down here.

574
01:24:18,090 --> 01:24:18,090
cut into 42 hour shift is great. The men work too much as it is currently.

575
01:24:25,050 --> 01:24:25,050
I know, having been on the fire chiefs association of broward and palm beach county for
Those long shifts,

576
01:24:33,330 --> 01:24:36,770
there's three shifts. That means most of the time they work. Today, 24 hours. Go home back in two days to make this adequate.

577
01:24:43,370 --> 01:24:43,370
as someone said earlier, that money is going to be needed in their budget and something we
Need to start looking at because every other city up north,

578
01:24:52,290 --> 01:24:52,290
I know that went through this had to put completely additional shift.

579
01:24:57,570 --> 01:24:57,570
so that's at least another 12 to 16 personnel that we need on shift,
So that they have four shifts to do this job properly and

580
01:25:07,050 --> 01:25:07,050
protect those firefighters. The other thing 11bi looked at it.

581
01:25:15,640 --> 01:25:15,640
it's money. It's money that should stay in the city coffers.

582
01:25:20,800 --> 01:25:20,800
we out in the east section. If you don't know where that is.

583
01:25:25,280 --> 01:25:25,280
east of 441, all the way out there to prospect almost a power line off of prospect.

584
01:25:33,320 --> 01:25:33,320
I've lived there 20 years. We've been told we're going to become part of tamarac water.

585
01:25:39,760 --> 01:25:39,760
we're not yet. That money should be going in and being ready to help get ready to prepare
For that.

586
01:25:47,360 --> 01:25:47,360
it's been 20 years that we told we were going to get tamarac water when they had that big
Issue in the fort lauderdale when at the airport and someone broke the big

587
01:25:57,200 --> 01:25:57,200
pipe when they were doing the work. I think it was f,
P, and l, our area was out of water.

588
01:26:04,160 --> 01:26:04,160
luckily, the commissioner at that time, he's now vice mayor and some of the city did bring
Bottled water around to the neighborhoods,

589
01:26:12,750 --> 01:26:12,750
which helped the neighbors. The other thing with that issue I had in reading it,
I thought we had a city attorney that gets paid for

590
01:26:22,790 --> 01:26:22,790
by the city, by our taxes. Why are we paying another $23,000?

591
01:26:29,630 --> 01:26:29,630
thank you. Sorry. We do try to keep to a very strict three minutes.

592
01:26:36,190 --> 01:26:36,190
as rude as it may seem. Apologies. Madison. Bronson.

593
01:26:43,870 --> 01:26:43,870
sydney. Telus. Okay. And apologize again if I'm mutilating names.

594
01:26:53,150 --> 01:26:53,150
carlston gray. I know that one. He's my neighbor.

595
01:26:59,390 --> 01:26:59,390
and then on deck is patrice samonakis. Samonakis wave for now.

596
01:27:06,990 --> 01:27:06,990
are you coming up? Yes. Okay. Awesome. Good evening everyone.

597
01:27:15,710 --> 01:27:15,710
madam mayor. Councilors. Thank you very much for recognizing the work that others do to
Make us feel safe.

598
01:27:23,590 --> 01:27:23,590
and in this tamarac, the last time I was here,
I made a reference to a bikini

599
01:27:33,310 --> 01:27:33,310
about drawings being submitted by 13th floor.

600
01:27:38,910 --> 01:27:38,910
that was a bikini. What it revealed was interesting.

601
01:27:43,790 --> 01:27:43,790
what it concealed was vital. Little did I know at the time that I would be the one that
Those drawings would bite in the

602
01:27:53,590 --> 01:27:53,590
backyard. I got the official drawings that have been used by the contractors in the
Woodlands.

603
01:28:04,940 --> 01:28:04,940
and the drawings that the contractors are using is totally different from the drawings
That were displayed to us.

604
01:28:16,340 --> 01:28:16,340
several homeowners received letters asking them,
Telling them that they were encroaching on 13th floor

605
01:28:25,980 --> 01:28:29,820
property. I'm one of them. I knew I was encroaching. I bought a property that had sprinkler systems beyond my property line,
Trees beyond my property line,

606
01:28:38,980 --> 01:28:42,700
and I knew that they were not mine. So they want to take their property. I don't have a problem with that. My problem,
However, is that they intend to move the canal from where it is.

607
01:28:51,700 --> 01:28:51,700
remove the 12 to 15 foot buffer zone between our property line and the canal,
And convert that to the canal.

608
01:29:01,300 --> 01:29:01,300
then use the existing canal as their new roadway.

609
01:29:07,090 --> 01:29:07,090
I mentioned this in a meeting on monday night and you didn't know what I was talking
About.

610
01:29:12,450 --> 01:29:15,970
one of our homeowners got a call today by osni. Can't remember his last name representing 13th floor,
And was told that he has three days to move his plants.

611
01:29:23,730 --> 01:29:23,730
madam mayor, councilors, this is a crisis. If they move that waterway to the boundary
Line,

612
01:29:31,890 --> 01:29:31,890
it's going to erode the foundations of our homes.

613
01:29:35,970 --> 01:29:35,970
and there are 12 homes that are affected on the south side of orchard tree.

614
01:29:41,530 --> 01:29:41,530
this is an emergency. I expect action. Happy birthday,
Commissioner murray.

615
01:29:48,330 --> 01:29:48,330
thank you. And I'll be sending you the telephone number and the the conversation.

616
01:29:52,410 --> 01:29:52,410
we will continue later. Thank you. And commissioner wright is aware of it as well.

617
01:29:57,010 --> 01:29:57,010
madam mayor, the name for the record. Oh, I apologize,
I was going to put that on the record for the record,

618
01:30:02,160 --> 01:30:02,160
is carlston gray in the woodlands. Thank you.

619
01:30:07,960 --> 01:30:07,960
all right, patricia, you're coming up. I've got jen angelia.

620
01:30:15,560 --> 01:30:15,560
god bless. I screwed that one up. Sorry. Your handwriting's.

621
01:30:21,520 --> 01:30:24,640
everyone's beautiful. I just can't read. Mine was pretty bad,
Though. I was like, oh, crap. Hello, my name is patrice.

622
01:30:27,840 --> 01:30:27,840
I live in spring lake off south gate. You can see our beautiful wall right now,
Which is why we're here.

623
01:30:35,600 --> 01:30:35,600
I've lived in the community for coming up on 18 years.

624
01:30:39,720 --> 01:30:39,720
it looked pretty good way back in the day, but we've had some turmoil going on in our
Community.

625
01:30:47,360 --> 01:30:47,360
and I would love to thank commissioner patterson because she has stepped in for us and she
Is helping us with our wall and our lake.

626
01:30:57,240 --> 01:30:57,240
so we are super excited about that. And we just want to thank you so much.

627
01:31:02,440 --> 01:31:05,240
so this was just a good comment. We'll take them. We like those. It's all good. No we really really appreciate everything she's been doing.

628
01:31:10,360 --> 01:31:13,960
we haven't had that. So good. Thank you. Well good. Very glad to hear. Come on up. And then margaret pandoo.

629
01:31:20,440 --> 01:31:20,440
I got that one I think.

630
01:31:33,600 --> 01:31:33,600
my name is jennifer and I'm from spring lake.

631
01:31:37,680 --> 01:31:37,680
and generally I don't speak in public, but I really feel like this is something that is so
Worthy.

632
01:31:47,200 --> 01:31:47,200
commissioner patterson well, first of all, she's a wonderful woman.

633
01:31:52,480 --> 01:31:52,480
I got to meet her for something separate other than spring lake the breast cancer gala,
Which.

634
01:31:59,350 --> 01:31:59,350
thank you, thank you. That was beautiful. But our neighborhood,
I've been there 26 years.

635
01:32:07,390 --> 01:32:07,390
and it's 97 homes. My husband was on the board ten years ago when I had breast cancer and
It was falling apart.

636
01:32:15,990 --> 01:32:19,830
then he came off the board to help take care of my kids. And it just spiraled. It's very difficult, I think,
Ever to get a lot of people to agree

637
01:32:29,710 --> 01:32:29,710
on anything. And the one thing we all agree on is that we all love our community.

638
01:32:37,710 --> 01:32:37,710
it's very small. We love it. It was very beautiful.

639
01:32:42,150 --> 01:32:42,150
it still is. Mostly we just have some boo boos,
Some big ones.

640
01:32:49,270 --> 01:32:49,270
but commissioner patterson has been really trying to work very hard on getting some things
Accomplished with us and for

641
01:32:58,900 --> 01:32:58,900
us. Some of us are with more the. With. And that's why we're here.

642
01:33:04,220 --> 01:33:04,220
I want to thank you so much. The wall. They proposed to paint the wall and take care of
That.

643
01:33:09,420 --> 01:33:09,420
it affects everybody outside of us as well as those behind the wall.

644
01:33:15,980 --> 01:33:15,980
I'd like to say that I wish we could get the community to come together 100%,
And I don't know that that's ever going to happen.

645
01:33:24,380 --> 01:33:24,380
but in the interim of all these things going on,
I know that she's been working endlessly to try to help us.

646
01:33:30,780 --> 01:33:30,780
and we do love our community. So that will be so nice to drive into and see that the lake,

647
01:33:37,380 --> 01:33:37,380
I live on it. I love my lake. She's working to help take care of that.

648
01:33:43,580 --> 01:33:43,580
patrice and others live near the pool. Disaster.

649
01:33:48,340 --> 01:33:48,340
trying to get that covered. I don't know what's to come,
But I just wanted to thank you so much.

650
01:33:53,940 --> 01:33:53,940
she's a wonderful person and I thank all of you for listening to her.

651
01:33:59,380 --> 01:34:02,980
that was it. Thank you and congratulations and wonderful being a survivor. Thank you. Appreciate it. All right. As margaret's coming down,
Susan dupont.

652
01:34:19,380 --> 01:34:19,380
hi, I'm margaret panda. I live in the same association as them.

653
01:34:24,500 --> 01:34:24,500
I'm also not used to public speaking, but I wanted to come with all of them because I've
Lived in spring

654
01:34:34,460 --> 01:34:34,460
lake for 20 years, and we love the community.

655
01:34:38,860 --> 01:34:38,860
it's really a very nice community. And unfortunately,
The wall right now has gone down a lot.

656
01:34:47,900 --> 01:34:47,900
I was one with the others. There were there were a few.

657
01:34:52,490 --> 01:34:52,490
we tried pressure washing the wall and then we brought spatulas and we started to scrape
The paint that didn't come off,

658
01:35:00,250 --> 01:35:00,250
so I. One day I worked for like four hours from 8 to 12,
And then another day, another few days I've been scraping the wall.

659
01:35:09,410 --> 01:35:09,410
but finally commissioner patterson said, we'll try and make the city repaint the wall
Because we were trying to put together

660
01:35:19,290 --> 01:35:19,290
a fund to repaint the wall. So we would appreciate any help we get from the city because
It's been our home for 20 years and we love the

661
01:35:29,170 --> 01:35:33,130
community. Thank you very much. Thanks. Thank you. And the proposed wall looks really good. Now,
Is there anyone else who wish to speak on an item that's not on the agenda?

662
01:35:43,050 --> 01:35:43,050
or 11? You'll go next. You'll go next. Or two of you ladies.

663
01:35:51,120 --> 01:35:51,120
hi. My name is susan de potter and I live in spring lakes also.

664
01:35:56,360 --> 01:35:56,360
I've lived there for 23 years and I have over the years been on and off the board.

665
01:36:02,160 --> 01:36:02,160
I've been a participant in trying to get the revitalization done for the hoa.

666
01:36:07,520 --> 01:36:07,520
we've tried it a few times, and one of the issues when we've gotten very close to getting
It done we had issues with the,

667
01:36:16,120 --> 01:36:16,120
our attorney and that has caused a big split in the neighborhood,
But whether or not we're going to get our pool back or our clubhouse back,

668
01:36:24,800 --> 01:36:24,800
which would be wonderful because it's such an eyesore there.

669
01:36:29,240 --> 01:36:29,240
I don't know if that's going to ever happen,
But whatever help the city can give us, it would be really appreciated because at least

670
01:36:37,400 --> 01:36:37,400
the wall, because, you know, you pull in, you pull out and you see it and it's cracked and
It's got big holes in it.

671
01:36:44,640 --> 01:36:44,640
and, you know, the neighbors in general, we all can't just fix it on our own,
And we can't get enough participation because a lot of people

672
01:36:54,550 --> 01:36:54,550
have moved in there and they're under the assumption that they don't have an hoa,
So they don't.

673
01:36:59,470 --> 01:37:03,030
they feel like that's not their wall, that is not their clubhouse. And they don't want to be held responsible or financially or,
You know, physically helping.

674
01:37:09,150 --> 01:37:09,150
so whatever the city can do to help us is really appreciated because it is a good
Community and we've got really nice neighbors for the most part.

675
01:37:19,030 --> 01:37:22,710
so yeah, we could really use some help and we don't know where to turn. We've we've tried everything. So whatever you guys can do,
We really appreciate it.

676
01:37:28,870 --> 01:37:28,870
so we're there to help what we can do. We'll be there for you.

677
01:37:33,190 --> 01:37:33,190
okay. Thank you. Thank you very much. I know there was a community meeting commissioner
Patterson held.

678
01:37:38,870 --> 01:37:38,870
it was here, and the timeline was provided, and everything that's being done as best as
Possible is,

679
01:37:45,350 --> 01:37:45,350
and outside the box items are being thought about too,
In order to help the community.

680
01:37:49,830 --> 01:37:49,830
so thank you very much. We will now go to patty fox and on deck after her will be sandy
Hill.

681
01:37:56,630 --> 01:37:56,630
is there anyone else who wish to speak on an item not already on the agenda?

682
01:38:02,190 --> 01:38:02,190
all right. Then after sandy hill, we will end public participation.

683
01:38:09,670 --> 01:38:13,310
good evening, madam mayor. Commissioners, I'm patricia fox. I live in the woodlands. I've lived there for 25 years now and I am on have been off and
On the boards for several

684
01:38:23,030 --> 01:38:23,030
years. I am truly here, though, to speak as a resident of tamarac in general.

685
01:38:28,830 --> 01:38:28,830
about 11 I 100% support commissioner rights establishing a veteran poll.

686
01:38:38,310 --> 01:38:38,310
I think banner program. I think it is an excellent idea and I also agree that he is the
Most handsome man on this commission.

687
01:38:47,980 --> 01:38:47,980
okay. That's my vote. That's my vote. Whereas on 11 b,
I

688
01:38:57,460 --> 01:38:57,460
disagree. Asking this commission, I'm asking this commission to consider asking this
Commission to consider dividing that money up to the commissioners who

689
01:39:07,380 --> 01:39:07,380
opt in or out of this allocation is a ridiculous request.

690
01:39:11,460 --> 01:39:15,020
I've heard several people of the same the same exact thing. These people that the gentleman that was up here earlier and said that he's on the east
Side of town,

691
01:39:20,500 --> 01:39:20,500
he wants to be part of the. He's supposed to be part of the tamarac water and he can't
Afford.

692
01:39:26,780 --> 01:39:26,780
they can't afford to lose and have their increases done for their water bills.

693
01:39:32,820 --> 01:39:35,140
so a lot of people here live on fixed income. We all know that. And I think it's terribly unfair to think that these funds should be
Used by the commissioners willy nilly.

694
01:39:43,970 --> 01:39:47,450
the funds should be used by the city to defray costs. I listened earlier where earl henry said that public works could use money.

695
01:39:52,490 --> 01:39:52,490
I mean, the everybody needs to use this money for the benefit of the citizens and
Improving the city of tamarac.

696
01:40:02,730 --> 01:40:02,730
and it benefits all the city residents, not just little districts handing out gift cards.

697
01:40:09,970 --> 01:40:09,970
that's not how government should be run, that you by your little votes.

698
01:40:14,930 --> 01:40:18,890
how about you use some of these funds to support the veterans poll,
For instance? I'm sure the the band would be appreciated and honored seeing the city honor our veterans
Much more than seeing people get gift cards or

699
01:40:28,730 --> 01:40:28,730
whatever the commissioners decide to do with their money if they were to take that way.

700
01:40:33,050 --> 01:40:33,050
I disagree, and I hope the commission listens to all the people that are against handing
This money out to the commissioners.

701
01:40:43,840 --> 01:40:43,840
thank you. Thank you very much. Sandy hill.

702
01:40:57,520 --> 01:40:57,520
hi. Sandra hill, woodlands and a tamarac taxpayer and resident for 25 years.

703
01:41:05,400 --> 01:41:05,400
so in the old days where I'm from, mothers used to want their kids to either be a doctor
Or a

704
01:41:15,120 --> 01:41:18,920
lawyer. That's where it's at, and that's where the money is. And you can make a big impact. But nowadays,
I swear to god, I think a mother should tell a kid to be a politician because

705
01:41:28,880 --> 01:41:28,880
that's where it's at. And I'm serious. I wished I hadn't gone into finance,
I wished I was a politician,

706
01:41:35,920 --> 01:41:38,720
except I'm too nervous to be one, so I couldn't do it. But anyway, some of the commissioners, not all of them on this dais,
Have been written up numerous times in the sun sentinel,

707
01:41:47,200 --> 01:41:47,200
in the editorial pages, they're written up in tamarac talk and on our little websites.

708
01:41:54,920 --> 01:41:54,920
right. They've been accused. One in particular has been accused of embezzlement.

709
01:42:02,120 --> 01:42:02,120
another one was fired from their last job. Another one was asked to retire to avoid future
Whatever.

710
01:42:11,360 --> 01:42:11,360
and these are. And another one doesn't pay any taxes at all to our city.

711
01:42:18,360 --> 01:42:18,360
they've become very clever in manipulating money.

712
01:42:23,960 --> 01:42:23,960
like on our thing today. The million dollar,
600,000, whatever.

713
01:42:28,560 --> 01:42:28,560
I'm sure they're waiting to get their hands on that,
To use it to buy votes or line their pockets.

714
01:42:37,990 --> 01:42:37,990
and if there is a god and I know there has to be,
I hope and pray if you guys don't think god's watching you,

715
01:42:45,630 --> 01:42:45,630
darn he is. And the taxpayers of tamarac are watching you too.

716
01:42:49,710 --> 01:42:49,710
amen. Thank you. With that, public comments are now closed and we will move on to our
Commission

717
01:43:00,990 --> 01:43:00,990
reports. Vice mayor. Madam mayor, before we go into commissioner reports I want to respond
To

718
01:43:10,990 --> 01:43:14,950
two of the we don't do that, vice mayor. You know that. Okay. We I want to respond to some things that your point of privilege is noted.

719
01:43:21,630 --> 01:43:21,630
go ahead. Yeah. So first of all, at face value,
When someone hears that the city commission spends

720
01:43:31,590 --> 01:43:31,590
1 million, $60,000, it sounds like, you know,
It's taxpayers money and it was wasted.

721
01:43:38,980 --> 01:43:38,980
the half truths that come out of the mouths of some of these paid actors is ridiculous.

722
01:43:46,940 --> 01:43:46,940
and we need to put that on the record, that number one this was not taxpayer dollars.

723
01:43:52,900 --> 01:43:52,900
these funds came from a developer who wanted to see and make sure that our community
Remained remained

724
01:44:06,060 --> 01:44:06,060
community benefits. Thank you so very much. So.

725
01:44:13,020 --> 01:44:13,020
this, this is not going to be a monologue I want I want miss calloway to,
To come down manager to,

726
01:44:19,980 --> 01:44:19,980
to tell us how much money 13th floor gave us,
Gave the city commission in community benefits so that the

727
01:44:29,660 --> 01:44:29,660
public does not think that this was taxpayer dollars.

728
01:44:37,500 --> 01:44:37,500
about $3.2 million. $3.2 million. And how much of that did the city commission get in
Community benefits?

729
01:44:47,020 --> 01:44:47,020
about 930,000. Okay. So so that no, no, no you don't get to do that.

730
01:44:54,100 --> 01:44:57,740
do it in the woodlands when you were at the mayor. So vice mayor, that part's not necessary. You know,
We we don't go there because the scripts that you give them to come and talk,

731
01:45:06,140 --> 01:45:06,140
they'll be debunked tonight. Yeah. Go ahead. I have a boo corner in my church on sundays,
Too.

732
01:45:13,980 --> 01:45:13,980
so so a million, $1 million, almost $1 million was spent on community benefits.

733
01:45:21,580 --> 01:45:21,580
and it and people might think that we spent $1 million,
You know, taking pictures and looking and looking great.

734
01:45:30,850 --> 01:45:30,850
I'll tell you some of the programs. Commissioner wright has a program that's called ted
Tamarac economic

735
01:45:41,410 --> 01:45:41,410
dividend fund or whatever it is. Out of that same money,
He gives $100 per month to residents who are in need.

736
01:45:50,450 --> 01:45:50,450
right. Is that buying votes? The jury is out on that one.

737
01:45:55,410 --> 01:45:55,410
that's that's that's your opinion. For some of us,
Commissioner daniel commissioner patterson spent $5,000 each,

738
01:46:04,650 --> 01:46:04,650
$2,000 each, $100,000 each on residents that needed help to pay their mortgage,
Their rent and all that

739
01:46:14,490 --> 01:46:14,490
stuff. We gave away gas cards to residents who needed them.

740
01:46:19,730 --> 01:46:19,730
they signed a form. They. They attested that they were in need.

741
01:46:23,850 --> 01:46:23,850
so to think that we spend thousands of dollars just squandering and that sort of stuff.

742
01:46:31,960 --> 01:46:31,960
that's a lie. And so I would I would caution all of you,
For those of you who are getting these talking points,

743
01:46:41,240 --> 01:46:41,240
to come to the city commission meeting to berate us.

744
01:46:46,680 --> 01:46:46,680
enough is enough. And if and if that's your personality as a resident,
I can't imagine what your personality would be as a city commissioner.

745
01:46:55,920 --> 01:46:59,240
all right. Not not not in my book. It's not going to happen. Vice mayor. No personal attacks. Did I call a name?

746
01:47:03,400 --> 01:47:03,400
it's not personal attacks. You know I am, I am,
I am simply, I'm simply.

747
01:47:08,920 --> 01:47:08,920
I am simply responding to the resident who came up here with the half truths.

748
01:47:18,560 --> 01:47:18,560
now, as far as tamarac food and wine festival,
This as far.

749
01:47:25,720 --> 01:47:29,630
do you want me to take a motion to to continue to talk? Vice mayor. The point of this is not we don't rebut what the residents say.

750
01:47:34,030 --> 01:47:37,550
and you know that we the city and and we actually do that. So if you want to formalize it for for the purposes of tonight,
We can do that and we can go there.

751
01:47:43,670 --> 01:47:43,670
unbelievably rude. Mister. Mister manager. If you would have your employee come down to
Talk about the ada requirements for tamarac food and wine festival,

752
01:47:53,310 --> 01:47:53,310
if you are privy to the information, we'd love to hear from you.

753
01:47:59,790 --> 01:47:59,790
vice mayor, I know that there's been extensive preparations for for ada accommodations.

754
01:48:05,510 --> 01:48:05,510
okay. So. So tell us about the ada accommodations that we had for tamarac food and wine
Festival.

755
01:48:11,630 --> 01:48:11,630
since there is a member of the public who called parks and recreation,
And it was nonexistent,

756
01:48:18,350 --> 01:48:18,350
and that's not the case. Okay. So you want melissa to come down to talk about it?

757
01:48:23,070 --> 01:48:23,070
I would like melissa to come down. And she's been intimately involved in preparing for
Those accommodations.

758
01:48:35,550 --> 01:48:35,550
please clarify. Preparing for the accommodations for yard on the lawn. Or you're saying
Prepared accommodations,

759
01:48:41,270 --> 01:48:41,270
food and wine, and as well as for any upcoming events as well.

760
01:48:47,150 --> 01:48:51,030
good evening. For the record, melissa petroni,
Director of parks and recreation. Yes, we had an extensive ada plan for food and wine festival.

761
01:48:55,710 --> 01:48:55,710
as far as communications that went out, I'm not sure what was communicated about it,
But we had full ada parking area on 94th street,

762
01:49:05,110 --> 01:49:07,990
which I believe it's 94th street coming from pine island. We had eight tables for ada seating that had multiple seats around.

763
01:49:11,790 --> 01:49:15,710
the tables right by the stage had very close,
Leading to see all the action. We also had transportation from the shuttle drop off because unfortunately,
The busses could not come down the street due to the roundabout.

764
01:49:22,750 --> 01:49:22,750
so we had golf carts that could pick up people that needed transportation from the shuttle
Drop off.

765
01:49:27,420 --> 01:49:27,420
so those are the accommodations we had for food and wine and any events that take and and
Let me ask you this.

766
01:49:34,180 --> 01:49:34,180
the people who needed ada accessibility, we didn't tell them that they couldn't bring
Their lawn chairs.

767
01:49:42,780 --> 01:49:45,900
they were able to bring those in and they had a good time. Correct. Yes. And we had clearly marked parking spaces for ada.

768
01:49:51,580 --> 01:49:51,580
yes. On each of the areas and down the street we had cones with physical ada parking signs
And with seating.

769
01:49:58,780 --> 01:49:58,780
we had signs on the seating that said ada as well.

770
01:50:03,620 --> 01:50:07,260
correct. Okay. So that's for food and wine. Mr. Attorney, is, is is there a requirement that we have to tell the public,
Hey we have ada requirements or we just follow the law.

771
01:50:17,620 --> 01:50:17,620
we just have to comply with the law, obviously.

772
01:50:21,770 --> 01:50:21,770
when you have events they can call the city or the,
The event organizers to learn about the combination that will,

773
01:50:30,970 --> 01:50:30,970
will have with respect to parking ada. Because some of us go to dolphin games and
Different venues and,

774
01:50:38,210 --> 01:50:38,210
and the best thing to do is call sometime. Okay.

775
01:50:42,730 --> 01:50:42,730
and for yard and lawn that's coming up, we have extensive plans as well.

776
01:50:46,970 --> 01:50:46,970
yes we do. We have parking inside the park for ada handicapped parking,
And we also have ada seating available.

777
01:50:53,730 --> 01:50:53,730
and we'll also have golf carts available for any transportation for anyone that's in
Wheelchairs that can't get from the ada parking to the site.

778
01:51:01,130 --> 01:51:01,130
so if they're driving to the festival, they'll be able to come in and park at the
Handicapped parking spots.

779
01:51:07,330 --> 01:51:07,330
yes. Up until the as soon as the parking spots fill up,
Then we won't have any more.

780
01:51:12,730 --> 01:51:12,730
but we have about 30 parking spots. Okay. And your staff has made sure that their seating.

781
01:51:18,690 --> 01:51:18,690
and that there is accessibility for, for ada for ada compliance and that they will also
Have the best viewing in every section.

782
01:51:28,640 --> 01:51:32,640
yes. It will be clearly marked ada seating. Okay. And again, there's no requirement for us to advertise that we just have to follow the law.

783
01:51:37,880 --> 01:51:37,880
mr. Attorney. Correct. Okay. So so that, that debunks the,
The half

784
01:51:47,520 --> 01:51:47,520
truths or lies that some of you with the talking points have told.

785
01:51:53,360 --> 01:51:53,360
and so for anybody else that wants to hear us debunk anything else,
You're, you're absolutely

786
01:52:03,080 --> 01:52:03,080
welcome to my office and let me tell you, I've been here for nine years.

787
01:52:08,160 --> 01:52:08,160
I've had residents put up their phones to, to film.

788
01:52:12,320 --> 01:52:12,320
I've had residents come with signs for bully bolton.

789
01:52:16,600 --> 01:52:16,600
I have had the sun-sentinel write that we spent $19,000 on travel and really and truly
Sun-sentinel.

790
01:52:25,680 --> 01:52:28,160
about nine years ago, I was sick to my stomach. I thought it was going to lose my election. But you know what? I won that by a landslide.

791
01:52:32,320 --> 01:52:32,320
so, you know, to to say that, you know, we're doing wrong.

792
01:52:38,240 --> 01:52:41,880
let me tell you something. Everything is under sunshine. It is transparent. Everything that we do here in the city.

793
01:52:45,600 --> 01:52:45,600
so really and truly your talking points tonight are are debunked.

794
01:52:50,640 --> 01:52:50,640
and if you come back with talking points like this,
I can guarantee you that every single time I'm going to respond to them because enough is

795
01:52:58,240 --> 01:52:58,240
enough. Now for my commission report, please.

796
01:53:08,720 --> 01:53:08,720
I have a video to show for the, the highlights of our last haitian heritage month
Celebration.

797
01:53:17,950 --> 01:53:17,950
so we'll play that first. Hey guys, it's your favorite tamarac district one city
Commissioner and vice mayor marlon bolton.

798
01:53:23,550 --> 01:53:23,550
and we are kicking off haitian american heritage month today at the city of tamarac.

799
01:53:28,630 --> 01:53:28,630
we are going to be changing this space to make sure that it is fitting for this
Celebration a high

800
01:53:38,310 --> 01:53:38,310
honor for a global music icon and his sister,
Wyclef jean, getting a key to the city.

801
01:53:43,990 --> 01:53:43,990
he's being recognized for his impact in music,
Business and humanitarian work.

802
01:53:48,190 --> 01:53:48,190
alex miranda is back for us. He's live in the newsplex with more. Alex. Yeah. Joellen. It
Was quite the honor for the haitian singer as he received a key to the city.

803
01:54:01,150 --> 01:54:03,630
I never really knew that you could dance like this. She make a man want to speak spanish? Como se llama bonita.

804
01:54:12,110 --> 01:54:12,110
today is more than a ceremony. It is a declaration of haitian excellence,
Resilience and global influence.

805
01:54:21,900 --> 01:54:21,900
as we celebrate haitian american heritage month,
We honor a people whose history is rooted in courage and whose

806
01:54:31,380 --> 01:54:31,380
present continues to inspire the world. So happy to be here recognizing the one and only
Wyclef jean and his sister.

807
01:54:39,860 --> 01:54:39,860
we thank you so much for seeing us. And we wanted to make sure the haitian community in
District 20 sees you.

808
01:54:45,980 --> 01:54:45,980
and it's such a good thing, vice mayor bolton,
That you're doing this.

809
01:54:50,420 --> 01:54:50,420
the contribution of haiti and the haitian people have too often been overlooked by our
Nation.

810
01:54:56,780 --> 01:54:56,780
we want to thank, of course, our vice mayor,
The vice mayor, who always stands in spite of all things,

811
01:55:03,180 --> 01:55:07,060
to ensure that everyone has a seat at the table. And so today, we are here to celebrate two great legends.

812
01:55:11,060 --> 01:55:11,060
your impact reaches far beyond your music. Recognize and honor melky jean for her
Extraordinary contributions to music,

813
01:55:20,300 --> 01:55:20,300
humanitarian service and advocacy, and cultural leadership and hereby recognize may 1st,
2026 as

814
01:55:29,980 --> 01:55:29,980
melky jean day in the state of florida. Today,
We proudly present the broward county key to the county as a symbol of our deepest

815
01:55:37,660 --> 01:55:37,660
appreciation for your contributions, your legacy and continued impact by the board of
County commissioner,

816
01:55:43,260 --> 01:55:43,260
broward county that the board hereby proclaims may 1st,
2026, as wyclef jean appreciation day in broward county,

817
01:55:52,980 --> 01:55:52,980
florida. Now, therefore, I marlon bolton on behalf of the mayor and commission of the city
Of tamarac,

818
01:56:03,140 --> 01:56:03,140
hereby proclaims may 1st as wyclef jean and melky jean day,
And present them with a key to the city of

819
01:56:12,730 --> 01:56:12,730
tamarac. So thank you, marlon, for thinking of our family to honor us on the

820
01:56:22,290 --> 01:56:22,290
first day of haitian heritage month. I salute y'all because without y'all,

821
01:56:33,530 --> 01:56:33,530
we would not be unity strength. Thank you so much.

822
01:56:39,330 --> 01:56:39,330
thank you guys so very much for watching. Again. My name is marlon bolton,
Your favorite tamarac district one city commissioner and vice mayor here in tamarac where

823
01:56:47,130 --> 01:56:47,130
our haitian community is vibrant and it is amazing.

824
01:56:51,450 --> 01:56:51,450
thank you so very much guys. Remember happy haitian heritage month to all of you.

825
01:57:01,810 --> 01:57:04,610
happy haitian heritage month to all of our residents. And for those of you who are. Hey guys, it's your favorite tamarac district one city
Commissioner and vice mayor marlon bolton. That and one more thing.

826
01:57:13,120 --> 01:57:13,120
there is a member of staff, a staff who is a mom,
A super mom to a wonderful autistic

827
01:57:22,920 --> 01:57:22,920
child. The management team let me know this during the break.

828
01:57:29,480 --> 01:57:29,480
and so I'd be remiss if I did not present this award to kimberly dillon our city clerk

829
01:57:39,760 --> 01:57:39,760
who is an excellent mom to an autistic child.

830
01:57:45,480 --> 01:57:45,480
kimberly, you deserve this. Thank you so very much for all that you do as a super mom.

831
01:57:50,400 --> 01:57:53,760
and thank you so very much for all that you do here in the city of tamarac as well. So god bless you. And of course we're glad we ended that on a very positive note.

832
01:58:01,320 --> 01:58:01,320
thank you so much. Thank you. And we turn to district two.

833
01:58:06,030 --> 01:58:06,030
commissioner. Right. The birthday gentleman. No report,
Madam mayor.

834
01:58:11,230 --> 01:58:13,750
all righty. Commissioner patterson, district three. Thank you. Mayor. Good evening everyone. Please bear with me. My voice is a little sketchy
Here.

835
01:58:18,550 --> 01:58:18,550
I've been trying to get over a cold. But first and foremost,
I want to thank my colleague,

836
01:58:23,310 --> 01:58:23,310
vice mayor bolton for the recognition today. It actually means a whole ton.

837
01:58:28,630 --> 01:58:31,950
I remember growing up being haitian wasn't cool. I remember being picked on and, you know, just some of the challenges that came along with
Identity as it pertains to being not only haitian woman,

838
01:58:40,470 --> 01:58:40,470
but a biracial woman on top of that. And my journey hasn't always been easy.

839
01:58:45,310 --> 01:58:48,030
so I appreciate that recognition. I didn't expect it. So thank you. And everyone knows I love flowers,
So I'll let my husband watch this video to make sure that he knows that they came by way

840
01:58:56,070 --> 01:58:56,070
of the commission meeting tonight. Thank you again.

841
01:59:01,030 --> 01:59:01,030
I also want to recognize some of my colleagues that are here this evening that took time
Out of their day to be with us for three hours,

842
01:59:10,070 --> 01:59:10,070
if not a little more. My colleagues on the southwest,
Excuse me solid waste authority of broward county for the last year and a half.

843
01:59:19,270 --> 01:59:19,270
I want to thank my colleagues for appointing me to serve as the city's delegate on the
Governing board for the solid waste authority for broward county.

844
01:59:26,910 --> 01:59:26,910
and while the work had been well underway for several years you know,
My colleagues that are here tonight have all served either on or

845
01:59:36,710 --> 01:59:39,870
both the executive committee or the governing board. I got there and pretty much everything was just about done.

846
01:59:43,030 --> 01:59:46,110
I just needed to show up and vote here and there. But just, you know, having a background in solid waste.

847
01:59:49,830 --> 01:59:49,830
it's been a pleasure to be able to serve alongside them and see the work that's been done.

848
01:59:55,350 --> 01:59:55,350
obviously sustainability is an important initiative to me.

849
01:59:59,990 --> 01:59:59,990
I've done a few things in the city in my tenure here as a city leader relating to
Sustainability.

850
02:00:06,540 --> 02:00:06,540
and I've received a number of emails today in support of the master plan and the
Interlocal.

851
02:00:12,740 --> 02:00:12,740
and, you know, I just wanted to make a comment on the record just to encourage my
Colleagues to support what's being presented on tonight.

852
02:00:21,380 --> 02:00:21,380
I think that the authority at this point is presenting what I consider to be a forward
Thinking and a responsible solution to the recycling needs of

853
02:00:31,060 --> 02:00:31,060
our city and of our county. And so I would urge my colleagues to support that as well.

854
02:00:37,780 --> 02:00:37,780
and last but not least, I do want to just make recognition of our upcoming bike ride.

855
02:00:43,620 --> 02:00:43,620
it is the last bike ride in district three for this cycle.

856
02:00:49,180 --> 02:00:49,180
let's say we're going to take a break after the month of may. So if you haven't had an
Opportunity to come out for the bike ride,

857
02:00:54,540 --> 02:00:54,540
it is this saturday. It is super awesome. You know,
We've had amazing attendance.

858
02:01:00,610 --> 02:01:02,690
this ride is going to be a little extra special. We will raffle off a bike. So that way everyone that's been saying I don't have a bike can
Come prepared in september when we kick back off the bike rides.

859
02:01:12,770 --> 02:01:12,770
also we will be riding in honor of armed forces week,
Which is may 11th through 17th.

860
02:01:19,170 --> 02:01:21,450
as you all know, my husband is a navy veteran. My father is a retired, my stepdad is a retired colonel in the air force.

861
02:01:25,690 --> 02:01:29,130
and so the armed forces is always important and special to me. So I invite you all to attend. We'll be at the tamarac sports complex at 8 a.m.,
So don't meet me there.

862
02:01:35,810 --> 02:01:35,810
meet me there. Thank you. Thank you. Commissioner.

863
02:01:40,370 --> 02:01:40,370
doctor. Daniel. District four. Thank you. Mayor.

864
02:01:45,450 --> 02:01:45,450
just want to piggyback on something that commissioner bolton said.

865
02:01:49,650 --> 02:01:49,650
I think we should formalize responding because one thing.

866
02:01:55,210 --> 02:01:57,450
I love this job. It's an honor to do this job. I'm quite a privilege, and I see that when I try to do my best,
Believe it or not, and pray every day regarding this job.

867
02:02:06,280 --> 02:02:06,280
but it really hurts when people come and mis educate the public and use statements.

868
02:02:13,920 --> 02:02:13,920
that's not completely true and transparent. It's wrong.

869
02:02:18,680 --> 02:02:21,320
and I know someone came and said, god is watching. Absolutely. He's watching and I'm praying and I'm a child of god,
So be careful what you say.

870
02:02:26,360 --> 02:02:26,360
I totally unacceptable, acceptable. So if we could formalize it that the truth
Continuously be told.

871
02:02:34,720 --> 02:02:34,720
and this doesn't become like a shaker village where there's lies throughout the community.

872
02:02:39,200 --> 02:02:42,040
like, no, enough is enough. We're grown up. Tell the truth. And if you don't understand, because apparently you don't ask,
We will gladly show you.

873
02:02:50,000 --> 02:02:53,400
it's public record. It's public meeting. All you have to do is ask. You don't tell lies you don't miss. Miss, educate the public.

874
02:02:59,280 --> 02:02:59,280
like, to me that is a sham. That's the sin. Come on,
Tell the truth.

875
02:03:07,120 --> 02:03:07,120
one one of the first things I had the privilege of meeting with the the fire board,
The union.

876
02:03:14,680 --> 02:03:14,680
and what was said is not true, because I'm telling you,
I'm a big supporter of the firefighters.

877
02:03:20,640 --> 02:03:20,640
when I lost my second child, I told them a firefighter stayed in my house with my oldest
While I was bleeding out five liters of of blood while

878
02:03:30,640 --> 02:03:30,640
I flatlined three times. They were the one advocating for me.

879
02:03:35,480 --> 02:03:35,480
so shame on you to lie. Shame. I retired after 27 years with broward county.

880
02:03:43,240 --> 02:03:43,240
ask anyone in broward county. I am and still am one of their top principal.

881
02:03:49,520 --> 02:03:52,880
the state gave me bonuses to move to turnaround school. I went to pinewood and no one, no educator in this building have my record that I worked
Hard for.

882
02:03:59,150 --> 02:03:59,150
that was my purpose. And when I pray and my purpose is to do this,
Then that's what I'm doing.

883
02:04:05,350 --> 02:04:08,830
always been highly effective. Turn around. Pinewood. Four years failing the. The governor. The governor wanted to close that school.

884
02:04:13,390 --> 02:04:16,150
guess what? In that year I turned it one point 2ab. By the second year it beat all the schools in parkland in test scores top 3% in the state.

885
02:04:23,110 --> 02:04:23,110
that's my record. State asked me to go to charles f school.

886
02:04:27,950 --> 02:04:27,950
guess what? When I retired, guess what? I left it in a school.

887
02:04:32,070 --> 02:04:32,070
that's my record. Be very careful what you say about people.

888
02:04:36,390 --> 02:04:36,390
in fact, I wanted to retire before they asked me to stay longer.

889
02:04:42,230 --> 02:04:44,670
and because I like giving my all to everything I do. And I know when that season is over. I said it's time for me to go.

890
02:04:49,150 --> 02:04:51,950
I will not stay. I'll give you a few more months,
But I'm going. And that's what I did. I'm going to write a book by my book.

891
02:04:56,860 --> 02:04:56,860
that way you'll know the truth. Also, can I ask the fire chief to come up?

892
02:05:03,980 --> 02:05:03,980
city manager. If chief frazier come up. Because maybe he needs to explain about the plan.

893
02:05:09,660 --> 02:05:12,340
I wanted that implemented right away. They said no. They needed time to adjust the truth. Once again,
Let's talk the truth.

894
02:05:18,540 --> 02:05:18,540
truth is amazing. It clarity. It brings clarity,
Clarification.

895
02:05:23,940 --> 02:05:23,940
spending money. I say this all the time. Listen to any strategic.

896
02:05:29,460 --> 02:05:29,460
my district. District four pays the most tax in tamarac.

897
02:05:33,620 --> 02:05:37,580
we carry the tax load. And guess what? Because of that. Because of the income. No one in my district rarely gets a cigarette because they don't
Qualify,

898
02:05:43,300 --> 02:05:47,220
even if they're struggling. Because guess what? It's relative. You make six figures. Your house bill is worth seven figures. It's relative.

899
02:05:55,180 --> 02:05:55,180
so if you live in a $1 million house and you make six figures,
It's the same as living in a $100,000 house and you make $40,000.

900
02:06:03,340 --> 02:06:03,340
it's relative. So these funds that I received was to help my residents who qualify for
Nothing.

901
02:06:10,340 --> 02:06:10,340
they were given in grants to remove trees, to fix driveways,
To fix garage, to do things,

902
02:06:18,060 --> 02:06:18,060
to do things that they cannot get grants for because they don't qualify.

903
02:06:22,580 --> 02:06:22,580
again, truth. Transparency. I'm sorry, chief frazier,
But hey, I got a chance to tell the truth.

904
02:06:31,700 --> 02:06:31,700
let me do it. I appreciate. Well, I'll ask for if there's anything I can clarify for you,
Please let me know.

905
02:06:38,500 --> 02:06:41,740
yes. Regarding the the plans of changing the firehouse. What's the plans for it? And how would you like us?

906
02:06:44,340 --> 02:06:44,340
because I guarantee you everyone on this commission supports that,
So I'm not sure why people are lying.

907
02:06:51,610 --> 02:06:51,610
please say. The contract with the local 3080 is up for negotiation at the end of

908
02:07:01,410 --> 02:07:05,250
next year, and that's something that we will address at that time. There is a promise on the city's behalf. I was just talking with the hr director that they
Will look into a

909
02:07:14,730 --> 02:07:14,730
modification of the current work schedule. The governor made a not a mandate,
But a recommendation that agencies look

910
02:07:24,450 --> 02:07:24,450
at the work schedule. And it's you know, once again,
It comes down to, you know, kind of a dollars and cents sort of thing.

911
02:07:31,810 --> 02:07:31,810
it is negotiated. So therefore, it'd be a little presumptuous to say one way or the other
What's going to transpire in the future.

912
02:07:40,690 --> 02:07:40,690
but let me say this. Is there anyone on this commission who would not support the
Firefighters working less hours,

913
02:07:46,090 --> 02:07:46,090
being less stressed with the type of job they do know,
We all support them.

914
02:07:51,840 --> 02:07:55,440
so we need to stop telling those lies and we thank you for your support. You're welcome and you always have it. So updates.

915
02:08:01,000 --> 02:08:04,640
if my colleagues wouldn't mind giving me some more time,
I'd appreciate it. Absolutely. Second last week we had a national day of prayer prayer walk at 6 a.m..

916
02:08:13,200 --> 02:08:13,200
I know that's early for some people, but for those who run in the morning who likes to
Pray early morning.

917
02:08:19,120 --> 02:08:19,120
it was fantastic. We prayed for everyone in this room and we know that we prayed for us.

918
02:08:24,880 --> 02:08:24,880
thank you, mr. Webster. He was there. We prayed for our city. We prayed for our resident.
We prayed for our community. Pray for our government as a whole.

919
02:08:32,720 --> 02:08:35,280
we prayed for broward county and it was just awesome. I think it's something we should do more often.

920
02:08:38,600 --> 02:08:38,600
get in step with. Keisha is going well. Remember every thursday at tamarac park at 630 and
Every second and fourth saturday at 10 a.m..

921
02:08:47,390 --> 02:08:47,390
classes are free. Please register. And for those who want to bash educators on this
Commission,

922
02:08:53,950 --> 02:08:53,950
we don't. Thank you. Commissioner patterson,
I love that video of you giving sweet treats to millennium and challenger.

923
02:09:02,310 --> 02:09:02,310
I'm also having a barbecue on may 23rd. Educators are to be celebrated,
Not bashed, not told lies on.

924
02:09:10,390 --> 02:09:10,390
so make sure you call. If you know any educator that served or are retired or live in
Tamarac,

925
02:09:14,670 --> 02:09:14,670
please make sure you come out. Let them come out on saturday,
May 23rd.

926
02:09:18,990 --> 02:09:18,990
my district four neighborhood meeting will be thursday,
May 28th at 6:30 p.m.

927
02:09:23,790 --> 02:09:23,790
at colony west. Please come out. Thank you. Thank you.

928
02:09:30,870 --> 02:09:30,870
I'll try to do this as quickly as possible. I want to thank the tamarac north lauderdale
Chamber of commerce and all the businesses and the people that came out to the rise expo

929
02:09:38,430 --> 02:09:41,750
for health, wealth and small business week that occurred. It was an honor and a privilege to be on a panel with mayor scott brooke of coral springs
And mayor richard walker from parkland with the icma nsu

930
02:09:51,350 --> 02:09:51,350
chapter. And talk to budding young minds who might go into government,
Whether they're going to be an elected official or they're going to serve as

931
02:09:59,990 --> 02:09:59,990
administration. And it was fantastic. Please join our city of tamarac every tuesday night,

932
02:10:06,030 --> 02:10:06,030
530 to about 830 for game night. Because sometimes you just want to play a game and you
Don't have enough people in the house who want to participate,

933
02:10:13,430 --> 02:10:13,430
or you don't have anybody in the house who wants to participate. So it's a good way to
Meet your neighbors. I went to the inaugural one the other night, and it was a lot of fun

934
02:10:20,750 --> 02:10:20,750
watching everybody get together. Unfortunately,
I was not able to stay due to a conflict.

935
02:10:25,550 --> 02:10:28,510
the five k club every second saturday of the month. Still going strong, run, walk, stroll, whatever makes you happy.

936
02:10:32,230 --> 02:10:32,230
it is early. It's 7:00 in the morning. You stretch a little bit,
You walk your 1 or 2 laps around deptford park,

937
02:10:38,910 --> 02:10:38,910
you stretch a little bit more and then you go eat if you wish.

938
02:10:43,380 --> 02:10:46,260
it was great going to the dunkin donuts ribbon cutting. Very proud and happy to have that business in our city.

939
02:10:49,260 --> 02:10:49,260
I know it was planned by the business, so unfortunately not everybody was able to attend,
But doctor keisha,

940
02:10:55,980 --> 02:10:58,900
daniel and I were honored to be able to represent. I had the pleasure of attending the ahac elected official workshop for region six
Yesterday.

941
02:11:04,780 --> 02:11:04,780
I am the proud chair of the affordable housing committee of broward county.

942
02:11:08,820 --> 02:11:11,500
and there's a lot of good information that was on that call. And I know commissioner patterson, who represents our city,
Will be on the region five one and learn a lot as well.

943
02:11:18,620 --> 02:11:18,620
very happy that my roots superfood experience for may 21st for 40 people went like this.

944
02:11:25,460 --> 02:11:25,460
I've got a waiting list and we're just going to be organizing another day for a person who
Believes that the cupcakes are nutritional value and the best thing for breakfast,

945
02:11:33,060 --> 02:11:33,060
lunch, and dinner, along with some ice cream. This superfoods lesson will be very hard,
But I'm going to try to take it.

946
02:11:39,610 --> 02:11:39,610
so looking forward to that, being a great class and having some more of those.

947
02:11:45,130 --> 02:11:45,130
thursday, which is tomorrow. I have my business district meeting and what that's about is
A free meeting.

948
02:11:51,050 --> 02:11:51,050
we will have light refreshments, of course, because it's during dinner time. It's open for
Plaza owners landlords,

949
02:11:57,330 --> 02:11:57,330
property managers, realtors, current business owners,
Future business owners, anybody who wants to think about starting a business here in the

950
02:12:03,970 --> 02:12:03,970
city and anybody who's ever pulled a permit and had a little bit of not so happiness,
Come learn how the city handles these items.

951
02:12:11,250 --> 02:12:11,250
so you can be educated on how to make sure the process goes through and make it smooth for
You,

952
02:12:17,210 --> 02:12:20,170
and see what also good stuff that we have in the city. Also, it's an opportunity for those people who may have had some issues going through the
Process in the city to help educate us on what happened,

953
02:12:27,850 --> 02:12:29,970
so we can make sure that the process is better. It is not a gripe fest. It's an actual conversation,
Question and answers with our wonderful staff to be able to make sure that our process and

954
02:12:38,880 --> 02:12:42,880
progress goes smoothly and that people are happy doing business here in the city. So looking forward to seeing everybody at colony west.

955
02:12:45,600 --> 02:12:45,600
06:30 p.m.. Tomorrow evening, if you get a chance to register,
That would be great so we can make sure we have enough food.

956
02:12:52,200 --> 02:12:52,200
and if you don't know the registration, just give me a call or text and or email me at the
City and I'll make sure you're on the list or just show up.

957
02:13:01,920 --> 02:13:01,920
for the south water, the water, the swa it's something that I've had the pleasure of being
On and off since its inception.

958
02:13:10,480 --> 02:13:14,120
and I'm pleased that commissioner patterson has been on it. It's always good to have a little bit of a change of,
Of guard, so to speak, to make sure more voices are heard and to make sure that we're

959
02:13:19,680 --> 02:13:19,680
doing the right thing. It is not an easy item.

960
02:13:24,000 --> 02:13:24,000
and we will be voting on it very soon. So just thank you to everybody who's been on the
Board,

961
02:13:29,480 --> 02:13:29,480
whether on currently been on past. I had the pleasure of seeing dan stermer last night.

962
02:13:35,040 --> 02:13:35,040
and we had some war stories to tell about some of our meetings and it was fun.

963
02:13:39,200 --> 02:13:39,200
but looking forward to the continued progress and of course,
Looking forward to seeing all of our veterans at memorial day and those of us who support

964
02:13:47,480 --> 02:13:50,720
and love our veterans, please come out and remember our honor wall. If there's anybody in the city of tamarac who is a veteran who's not on our honor wall or
Has had a veteran in their home who's been a little too shy in thinking that they're not

965
02:13:59,680 --> 02:13:59,680
deserving of being on our honor wall. Let us just tell you,
You're all deserving.

966
02:14:04,440 --> 02:14:04,440
you've whether you've actually been on the front lines or you've just helped whichever
Capacity you've signed up to be in our military,

967
02:14:11,840 --> 02:14:14,320
we love you, we support you, and we'd like to honor you. Please sign up to be on our veterans honor wall.

968
02:14:16,760 --> 02:14:16,760
and on that note, we will now go to our consent agenda.

969
02:14:21,160 --> 02:14:24,760
city manager any additions or deletions on this agenda? No. Mayor. Excellent. I am not seeing anybody.

970
02:14:29,600 --> 02:14:29,600
is this a poll? Yes, madam mayor. Instead of pulling item five e,
I just want to comment as it is.

971
02:14:39,190 --> 02:14:39,190
you know, I've had the pleasure of working for broward county and also seen in action
Commissioner fer and

972
02:14:48,990 --> 02:14:48,990
his passion on the broward county commission.

973
02:14:53,310 --> 02:14:53,310
for, for the record I was fired from the county,
But offered my job back several times and I did not want to return to a cubicle office.

974
02:15:02,510 --> 02:15:02,510
but commissioner fer you do an excellent job at broward county,
And I really appreciate you and the delegation tonight for being here.

975
02:15:11,590 --> 02:15:11,590
it shows that you are interested in seeing this happen for the good of all of us.

976
02:15:17,750 --> 02:15:17,750
and I wish this item the best. And of course to you,
Mary lou, who worked so tirelessly through the broward league of cities.

977
02:15:27,470 --> 02:15:27,470
I don't know how you do it. I really don't you know,
But you are a consummate professional.

978
02:15:34,020 --> 02:15:34,020
I had the pleasure of serving on the board of the broward league of cities for many years.

979
02:15:39,860 --> 02:15:39,860
I've watched you and sally just run that organization with a tight fist.

980
02:15:45,940 --> 02:15:45,940
you do an excellent job. And I can't wait to see this item go through celebratory for you
Guys.

981
02:15:53,180 --> 02:15:53,180
so thank you all for being here tonight. All of the elected officials and the mayor and of
Course the school board member.

982
02:15:59,300 --> 02:15:59,300
thank you very much for being here tonight. I really appreciate your support. Thank you
For the segway.

983
02:16:04,860 --> 02:16:08,660
and now I will ask for a second to my motion for the consent agenda. Second. You got it, vice mayor. Sorry, commissioner.

984
02:16:15,580 --> 02:16:15,580
he did go first. All right, let's roll call,
Please.

985
02:16:21,300 --> 02:16:25,060
thank you, madam mayor. Commissioner. Right. Yes. Commissioner. Daniel. Yes. Vice mayor bolton.

986
02:16:28,380 --> 02:16:31,300
yes. Mayor. Gomez. Yes. Commissioner patterson. Yes. Thank you. Motion passes 5 to 0. Ladies and gentlemen,
You've got tamarac and support.

987
02:16:38,540 --> 02:16:42,540
thank you. Thank you all for being here. We know you'll be leaving us now. We understand. Hope you've enjoyed our show. Get home safely,
Everybody.

988
02:16:47,860 --> 02:16:47,860
good to see you. Thanks again. All right, now,
Moving this agenda right along.

989
02:16:53,300 --> 02:16:53,300
we are going to ordinances on first reading. 7ato2609.

990
02:16:58,180 --> 02:16:58,180
city attorney, please read the title for the record item seven a an ordinance of the city
Commission.

991
02:17:02,980 --> 02:17:02,980
city of tamarac amending chapter ten of the city tamarac land development code by amending
Article three use regulation by amending section ten dash 3.2 entire

992
02:17:12,420 --> 02:17:12,420
table of allowed uses. Section h entitled ten dash 3.1.

993
02:17:17,420 --> 02:17:17,420
allow use to add certified record recovery residents as a use type within a residential
Group living category and creating section ten dash 3.6 entitled request for

994
02:17:27,010 --> 02:17:27,010
accommodation. Provide for reasonable accommodation process consistent with section three.

995
02:17:31,850 --> 02:17:31,850
97.487 florida statutes providing for effective date.

996
02:17:36,010 --> 02:17:39,290
thank you, madam mayor. Thank you. I'll take a motion and a second,
Please. Move it. Second. Thank you very much.

997
02:17:49,570 --> 02:17:49,570
a full presentation on this item was delivered at the staff agenda review workshop on
Monday the 11th.

998
02:17:54,890 --> 02:17:54,890
kent weller, our community development director,
Is available for any questions. I will now open this up for public comments.

999
02:18:00,290 --> 02:18:00,290
is there anyone in the audience wishing to make a comment on this item?

1000
02:18:04,370 --> 02:18:04,370
seeing none. Public comments are now closed. Seeing no one from the commission wishing to
Make a comment.

1001
02:18:15,610 --> 02:18:15,610
I do have just a couple of. And I know you gave the presentation.

1002
02:18:23,730 --> 02:18:26,720
I just guess I'd like some confirmation on the record. There is absolutely nothing that the city is able to do in order to enforce any rules and
Regulations,

1003
02:18:33,880 --> 02:18:33,880
such as making sure it's clean, people are safe,
Licenses are up to date.

1004
02:18:38,440 --> 02:18:41,440
is that correct? I can actually answer that question. So the florida statute actually provides that type of information.

1005
02:18:45,560 --> 02:18:45,560
so for certified recovery residents, the florida association of recovery residents fa
Requires that they do an extensive

1006
02:18:55,080 --> 02:18:55,080
background check, make sure that they pass safety fire detectors and the like.

1007
02:19:02,400 --> 02:19:02,400
typically with these uses. Parking is really not much of an issue because they kind of
Carpool or they have like shuttle services that come and get them.

1008
02:19:09,440 --> 02:19:12,880
so you're not going to see a proliferation of cars. We will require a business tax receipt. So, and also the application will require
Recertification each year.

1009
02:19:21,040 --> 02:19:21,040
so we will work with fa. Fa does on site inspections annually,
So we make sure we have a good communication with them.

1010
02:19:27,950 --> 02:19:27,950
we get their records so we have consistent evaluation.

1011
02:19:32,710 --> 02:19:32,710
as far as a code enforcement standpoint, they have to function like any other resident
Property,

1012
02:19:38,670 --> 02:19:38,670
make sure they comply with the esthetics from the appearance noise and just the like with
Every other residential home.

1013
02:19:46,030 --> 02:19:46,030
so there is safeguards in there. I'm going to read a line from our backup.

1014
02:19:52,150 --> 02:19:52,150
while certification through fa is voluntary for operators,
It serves as a primary mechanism for ensuring and adhering.

1015
02:19:58,790 --> 02:19:58,790
if it is voluntary, then how are the safeguards that you've just put said to us actually
Effective to put it in place?

1016
02:20:07,990 --> 02:20:07,990
so I know that can be a little confusing. And that definitely comes right from the
Statute,

1017
02:20:12,750 --> 02:20:12,750
that voluntary component. However, the statute requires for certification of recovery
Homes.

1018
02:20:20,070 --> 02:20:20,070
so if you want to be a recovery home that is not certified.

1019
02:20:24,750 --> 02:20:24,750
first of all, you're not able to really get the insurance to support the residents that
Are living in that house.

1020
02:20:32,990 --> 02:20:32,990
plus, let's say if they came uncertified and they just asked for an application from us we
Still have to give them a business license requirement.

1021
02:20:42,150 --> 02:20:42,150
we still have to review for occupancy safety fire.

1022
02:20:48,070 --> 02:20:48,070
so we'll have that general review and then we have to recertify with them each year.

1023
02:20:53,030 --> 02:20:53,030
we as far as on site inspections go, we would defer to far if someone came in uncertified,

1024
02:21:00,070 --> 02:21:00,070
we would have to take that into consideration as far as the certification.

1025
02:21:05,550 --> 02:21:05,550
I appreciate your answer, but it also doesn't give us access.

1026
02:21:09,630 --> 02:21:09,630
so once a year you get to make sure that if there's enough heartbeats per bed,
Per room that we allow once a year.

1027
02:21:19,340 --> 02:21:19,340
their certification under the statute will be revoked if they deviate from that
Application.

1028
02:21:24,820 --> 02:21:24,820
so if they have, for example, it's a two bedroom house.

1029
02:21:29,220 --> 02:21:29,220
the florida building code requires a minimum 75ft² for one resident.

1030
02:21:35,220 --> 02:21:35,220
if you have two residents, a minimum of 50ft² each,
So you have a ten by ten bedroom, you can have two residents in there.

1031
02:21:41,460 --> 02:21:41,460
so if you have a two bedroom home, you have a maximum of four residents that can be in
There.

1032
02:21:46,100 --> 02:21:46,100
so if they were to try to deviate beyond that and bring in more residents,
They would.

1033
02:21:51,500 --> 02:21:51,500
we can then revoke their application because they will go beyond what was approved.

1034
02:21:55,820 --> 02:21:55,820
but you'll only know that once a year if you do a site and site inspection for
Certification.

1035
02:22:00,500 --> 02:22:00,500
correct? For the most part, unless we have reasonable suspicion because,
You know, code enforcement,

1036
02:22:04,860 --> 02:22:04,860
just like any other residential property, would be driving around,
Driving around does not allow you access into a person's home.

1037
02:22:10,700 --> 02:22:12,860
understood. We would have to. It's still a home. We would have to get information elsewhere and then investigate that.

1038
02:22:15,900 --> 02:22:15,900
we'd have the operator information and follow up with them. My unhappiness with this is
Yet again,

1039
02:22:24,530 --> 02:22:24,530
as I call it, up north, usurping local rule and our safety precautions for residential
Communities turning

1040
02:22:34,370 --> 02:22:34,370
into business communities just as what has been going on lately.

1041
02:22:39,930 --> 02:22:39,930
vacation homes and rentals and things like that.

1042
02:22:43,970 --> 02:22:43,970
they're now making communities specific for using homes as businesses versus residential
Communities that have no say in making sure

1043
02:22:53,890 --> 02:22:53,890
because recovery is important, the proper treatment facility mechanisms,
Proper health care,

1044
02:23:03,410 --> 02:23:03,410
because there's no guarantee for licensure. You can have it for a year and well,
It's because it's voluntary.

1045
02:23:12,690 --> 02:23:12,690
well, our rules be able to remove that home if they lose the certification.

1046
02:23:18,480 --> 02:23:18,480
do we have safeguards in place that we're allowed to follow,
Or are they usurped? So to answer that question,

1047
02:23:26,520 --> 02:23:29,800
because there's statute information in there. If they come in with a fa certification, they have to maintain said fa certification.

1048
02:23:36,320 --> 02:23:39,600
if they do something to revoke fa certification,
They don't. Do they fail their inspection. The operator,
Something happens to the operator.

1049
02:23:45,040 --> 02:23:45,040
something happens there. They would notify the city we would approve that reasonable
Accommodation based off of what they provided to us.

1050
02:23:53,080 --> 02:23:53,080
if they lose certification then they could they would have to reapply with us or be
Revoked.

1051
02:24:01,120 --> 02:24:01,120
but are we application is something that we're being told we have no choice but to do.

1052
02:24:06,720 --> 02:24:06,720
we have to review their applications. We have to allow them.

1053
02:24:11,360 --> 02:24:11,360
we can't be we can't prohibit them, however,
There is fine parts where they can be denied,

1054
02:24:20,760 --> 02:24:20,760
they can be revoked and they would have to. If they appeal the administrative approval,
Then they will go to planning and zoning and then city commission.

1055
02:24:28,480 --> 02:24:32,320
that does allow for that in the florida statutes. Very thin lines there. I do appreciate your response.

1056
02:24:36,760 --> 02:24:39,120
we'll navigate. It's a preemption. We apologize. It's not your fault. And I'm trying to bring that out.

1057
02:24:41,760 --> 02:24:41,760
we're preempted on certain things. And I don't know if there was enough information for
Significant lobbying to change things

1058
02:24:51,640 --> 02:24:51,640
to make it better. And I'm hoping there's going to be some kind of glitch bill to cover
This,

1059
02:24:57,800 --> 02:24:57,800
because this is another area where I have concerns for the residents in the community,
The residents getting the health care that they need

1060
02:25:08,800 --> 02:25:08,800
in a business format that takes away certain local control.

1061
02:25:13,110 --> 02:25:16,950
so I thank you for the answers to the questions. Commissioner patterson thank you mayor. Just a quick question.

1062
02:25:20,790 --> 02:25:20,790
manager, I guess I don't know if it's for the attorney,
The manager or through the manager,

1063
02:25:25,830 --> 02:25:25,830
the planning director, but I also had a lot of concerns about this issue.

1064
02:25:30,470 --> 02:25:30,470
and obviously I'm well aware that we are preempted by the state.

1065
02:25:34,990 --> 02:25:34,990
but when we were briefing about this, I had asked a couple questions relating to
Licensure.

1066
02:25:40,230 --> 02:25:40,230
and originally we were I was told that we couldn't require any licensure.

1067
02:25:45,390 --> 02:25:45,390
but then I think you guys came back and told me that the city is permitted to require
Licensure.

1068
02:25:52,030 --> 02:25:52,030
tr and certificate of use. Can you just confirm on the record that that is the case?

1069
02:25:57,630 --> 02:25:57,630
I believe ken can answer that but but tr is is part of the requirement certificate of use.

1070
02:26:05,670 --> 02:26:05,670
I don't believe so. Kent. Yeah. Through the tr process the a certificate of use would be
Included.

1071
02:26:11,620 --> 02:26:11,620
so we'll make sure that we have an application application fee and fee with this process.

1072
02:26:17,460 --> 02:26:17,460
so my my follow up question to that would then be given we are preempted.

1073
02:26:22,380 --> 02:26:22,380
are we able to adopt a policy that maybe permits some type of a proactive inspection
Process that we are able to

1074
02:26:32,780 --> 02:26:32,780
I don't want the city to depend on complaints or or even wait for someone to come and
Apply for

1075
02:26:42,700 --> 02:26:42,700
a tr because chances are they won't come. What's our,
I guess it's a two part question.

1076
02:26:48,180 --> 02:26:48,180
what is our plan proactively to scan our city for these types of homes and whether or not
They're in compliance

1077
02:26:58,100 --> 02:26:58,100
with the licensure rules? A and then b, can we adopt policy that calls for,
You know, annual proactive inspections

1078
02:27:08,220 --> 02:27:08,220
to allow for use inspections. Based on what I just heard,
You know, there could potentially be violations that there's too

1079
02:27:18,180 --> 02:27:18,180
many folks in the property that potentially could result in revocation of the license.

1080
02:27:24,260 --> 02:27:24,260
so two part question. Yeah. So my understanding commissioner is that we are preempted from
Those inspections,

1081
02:27:32,100 --> 02:27:32,100
but we can cooperate with the, the state agency that that would perform those,
Those inspections.

1082
02:27:40,940 --> 02:27:40,940
our policy policy that we adopt cannot be beyond what the state statutes call for.

1083
02:27:48,900 --> 02:27:48,900
and so our, our jurisdiction here is limited to better process and

1084
02:27:58,700 --> 02:28:02,380
anything else you want to add to that? Sure. And I'll speak from experience. I used to regulate these in the city of delray beach,
Where we had a lot of certified recovery residences.

1085
02:28:07,930 --> 02:28:07,930
and obviously, you know, lobbyists went to tallahassee and got this preemption done.

1086
02:28:13,170 --> 02:28:13,170
so from a standpoint of inspection, what we used to do in delray is we would work very
Closely with fa and also our we had a

1087
02:28:23,090 --> 02:28:25,970
police representative from the police department. They used to help us with inspections. So far.

1088
02:28:28,410 --> 02:28:28,410
I would do the inspection and sometimes at the the willingness of the certified recovery
Home,

1089
02:28:35,850 --> 02:28:35,850
we would do the inspection in addition to fa,
We would check it out before they went through the application process.

1090
02:28:42,450 --> 02:28:42,450
so that was kind of like a, like a voluntary thing,
But we had a lengthy application process that went to city commission,

1091
02:28:49,530 --> 02:28:53,370
which we're no longer allowed to do for the florida statute. And then also with fa, we would get their inspection report too as well to make sure they
Checked everything off.

1092
02:29:00,610 --> 02:29:00,610
okay. So we're not allowed to, I don't know,
Manager, you said we can't do the.

1093
02:29:06,040 --> 02:29:06,040
so we can issue a beta, but we can't inspect on whether or not they have a beta in a queue
And that they're in compliance with the queue.

1094
02:29:13,960 --> 02:29:17,520
that doesn't make sense to me. Fara can do the inspection. To my knowledge, the city can't. In the past when I.

1095
02:29:20,440 --> 02:29:20,440
so how do we issue a queue and how do we know if they're in compliance with the queue?

1096
02:29:24,920 --> 02:29:24,920
far as far as inspection will get a copy of fas inspection.

1097
02:29:30,280 --> 02:29:30,280
so how does the city. How is the city able to issue a queue if only that I don't know
Where that where I'm disconnected there.

1098
02:29:38,440 --> 02:29:42,040
but that seems. It seems almost as if we shouldn't be able to issue the queue. If only far can, you know, regulate them. So if it was a non and I'll probably do some
More investigation with our city attorney,

1099
02:29:51,000 --> 02:29:51,000
if it was a non certified recovery home, which in my experience of regulating these I've
Never seen a non certified one.

1100
02:29:59,240 --> 02:29:59,240
they've always been in the process of fa or issued a fa license.

1101
02:30:04,430 --> 02:30:04,430
so if they're non certified I'll see if we can build in an inspection and see if that
Would be allowed.

1102
02:30:12,950 --> 02:30:16,950
I guess I understand that fa has to issue its license. But how does fa regulate the city of tamarac business tax receipt and certificate of use?

1103
02:30:21,950 --> 02:30:21,950
that's where I'm not clear. They don't regulate it.

1104
02:30:26,870 --> 02:30:26,870
so for certificate of use we're just determining in our permitted use table in the code
Certified recovery residence is permitted in any,

1105
02:30:37,070 --> 02:30:37,070
any residential district that allows for single family residential because we can't
Discriminate the difference.

1106
02:30:43,230 --> 02:30:43,230
so that would go in the certificate of use process that the use is allowed in this area.

1107
02:30:48,070 --> 02:30:48,070
as far as the business license goes, we would have a application that we would be
Reviewing administratively that would go in that process with

1108
02:30:58,030 --> 02:30:58,030
the c, u and the issuance of the btr. So they will fill out the application.

1109
02:31:03,470 --> 02:31:05,630
they will give us their licensing information. They'll indicate the occupancy rate. We'll look at the safety requirements.

1110
02:31:10,470 --> 02:31:10,470
we'll look at the fire requirements. And then we would indicate if that is a complete
Application then they can move forward to getting that btr

1111
02:31:20,230 --> 02:31:20,230
issued. Then between the application and the btr now we have that renewal of the license
And then the renewal of the btr as well.

1112
02:31:27,270 --> 02:31:27,270
okay. So in essence, we're saying that the use review is limited to zoning.

1113
02:31:34,950 --> 02:31:34,950
it does not necessarily allow for or take another step and,
And physically determine the,

1114
02:31:44,430 --> 02:31:47,750
the use and what's happening inside the structure,
Right. The application will be concurrent. The application is going to require exactly what
They're using.

1115
02:31:52,630 --> 02:31:55,790
the structure so far has a level one, two, three and four. So we would indicate what type of substance abuse recovery they're doing so far.

1116
02:32:03,020 --> 02:32:03,020
certified one is, let's say you have 4 to 6 members living in the house.

1117
02:32:09,420 --> 02:32:12,940
there's no permanent operator living in there. There's a communal environment. They would just operate like a non-related family.

1118
02:32:18,780 --> 02:32:18,780
then you start getting into fa two, fa three,
And now you're starting to get number two is you have an operator that stays like eight

1119
02:32:27,220 --> 02:32:27,220
hours a day, checks in on them fa certified three.

1120
02:32:31,540 --> 02:32:31,540
you'll actually have a living operator that has that 24 hour support.

1121
02:32:35,860 --> 02:32:39,540
so there's like, you know, levels of increasing there. So we would make sure that in that application,
We know exactly what type of use is going to be there.

1122
02:32:45,820 --> 02:32:45,820
and they're all substance abuse recovery. But we would know the extent of what the
Operations are.

1123
02:32:51,700 --> 02:32:51,700
so I, I just would, I mean, I mean, lucky for you in delray beach you never saw
Non-certified.

1124
02:32:58,330 --> 02:33:02,290
but when I worked in in miami, I saw them all the time. And so I just want to make sure, you know, I guess I have one more question before I say
What I'm going to say to close out my thoughts.

1125
02:33:09,170 --> 02:33:09,170
but the last question would be, if there is a circumstance where there is a non-certified
Or non-approved.

1126
02:33:20,770 --> 02:33:20,770
home, whatever type it is, and we get wind of that,
Does that automatically disqualify them from being eligible to receive

1127
02:33:30,850 --> 02:33:34,770
a beta from our city? Like under what circumstances is one? Can they come in and just come into compliance?

1128
02:33:37,090 --> 02:33:37,090
or what if they're just doing it and we they didn't come and,
You know, take the proper steps to get the licensure that they need to do it.

1129
02:33:45,450 --> 02:33:45,450
so if we have reason to believe that a, that a certified recovery residence is operating
Without a license,

1130
02:33:53,570 --> 02:33:53,570
we're going to have them apply for reasonable accommodation in our certified recovery
Residence program.

1131
02:34:00,080 --> 02:34:00,080
if they apply for the application and they do not have a license,
I'm going to just do my due diligence and encourage them to get a license,

1132
02:34:08,960 --> 02:34:08,960
even though I can't require it. I'm going to review all the same requirements and the same
Steps.

1133
02:34:14,160 --> 02:34:14,160
I'm going to work with our city attorney prior to second reading and see if if they're non
Certified,

1134
02:34:19,440 --> 02:34:19,440
if I can do an inspection to make sure that everything they're telling me on the
Application to confirm is correct.

1135
02:34:25,160 --> 02:34:25,160
then if everything checks out, we would have to then issue them that business license
Because we're preempted by the florida statute.

1136
02:34:32,000 --> 02:34:32,000
however, having some monetary check ins wouldn't be a bad idea just to make sure the
Operations are running smoothly.

1137
02:34:38,520 --> 02:34:38,520
and if there's reason to believe from surrounding residents or anything like that,
If we have reason to believe that they're outside of what is agreed upon in the

1138
02:34:46,720 --> 02:34:46,720
application, then we can take it from there and then look at ways to revoke their
Application,

1139
02:34:51,640 --> 02:34:51,640
maybe take them to the appeal boards that is out listed in the code plus I think special
Magistrate they can go to as well

1140
02:35:03,160 --> 02:35:03,160
I guess. Sorry. One last question. In all reality how many people could potentially be be
In one of these homes.

1141
02:35:10,800 --> 02:35:10,800
it's depending on the occupancy rate and the number of bedrooms. Kind of like the analogy
I just provided there.

1142
02:35:15,600 --> 02:35:15,600
so it goes by bedroom size. So any one of our neighbors could potentially have 15 people
In their house across the street because it's a certified recovery

1143
02:35:25,200 --> 02:35:25,200
home. Couldn't have 15 people depending on the size of the the house.

1144
02:35:29,320 --> 02:35:29,320
so if you're looking at a average square room is ten by ten,
100ft².

1145
02:35:36,200 --> 02:35:38,880
you can have a maximum of two residents in there. So you can have 1 to 6. You can have 7 to 14 depending on the number of residents.

1146
02:35:45,200 --> 02:35:45,200
so if you were to have 15 residents, you would have to have like a seven bedroom house,
Eight bedroom house,

1147
02:35:51,750 --> 02:35:51,750
which is I mean, somebody could feasibly turn their family room into living space as well.

1148
02:35:57,390 --> 02:35:57,390
they would have to apply for a permit and then meet occupancy rates in order to meet that.

1149
02:36:02,470 --> 02:36:02,470
so I don't know if you can take with a building permit.

1150
02:36:06,550 --> 02:36:06,550
now it's getting into permit question. Convert a living room,
Bathroom den, like a whole bunch of different spaces into a bedroom.

1151
02:36:14,470 --> 02:36:14,470
I don't know if they can do that. All right. I mean,
I guess, you know, my questions really are all for not.

1152
02:36:21,710 --> 02:36:21,710
I just wanted to go down that avenue because I wanted the folks that are listening and are
Really concerned with what's going on in our city to have an understanding around kind of

1153
02:36:30,630 --> 02:36:30,630
what's going on. And, you know, if you see something,
Say something.

1154
02:36:35,110 --> 02:36:35,110
we want to make sure that you know, I don't think anyone here loves this idea.

1155
02:36:39,670 --> 02:36:39,670
and I hope that, you know, we kind of get to tallahassee next year and we kind of start
Planning now because these are the types of conversations and,

1156
02:36:49,820 --> 02:36:49,820
you know, things that we want to, I believe,
Make sure as a commission we're heard on.

1157
02:36:54,060 --> 02:36:54,060
thank you. Thank you. Before you go, because I agree with commissioner patterson.

1158
02:36:59,780 --> 02:36:59,780
and one of the things we need to ask our league city is about making sure we lobby on
This.

1159
02:37:04,460 --> 02:37:04,460
what is the ramification if we say no to this item?

1160
02:37:12,660 --> 02:37:15,700
it's more of a legal question. But let me just put it like this. And okay, let legal answer. I mean, state law and we have a duty to comply with state law.

1161
02:37:23,900 --> 02:37:23,900
mayor. And, and obviously if we don't you know those operators can challenge

1162
02:37:33,420 --> 02:37:33,420
denial of a right that they receive under state law.

1163
02:37:37,540 --> 02:37:37,540
so litigation and maybe a possibility. And I need to sit down with staff to see if there's
Any penalties involved.

1164
02:37:46,300 --> 02:37:46,300
also does this item say that it needs to be in our books by a certain period of time?

1165
02:37:52,220 --> 02:37:54,580
yes it does. When is it supposed to have been done? I believe before the end of the year. January 1st.

1166
02:37:57,900 --> 02:38:01,220
actually, we're late, but most cities are late too as well. We're just trying to get. So we're late. What's the.

1167
02:38:08,580 --> 02:38:08,580
possibility of just doing some rules in place and being accepting as a challenge.

1168
02:38:12,780 --> 02:38:16,260
and let us be challenged to protect our city. There are certain suggestions that commissioner patterson has made. There are certain
Things that we know we could possibly do, just like the challenge we did to vacation

1169
02:38:22,460 --> 02:38:26,300
rentals. You can't be more restrictive and burdensome. The statute is very strong on that. And then there's some previous cases where cities have
Lost trying to be more restrictive and burdensome.

1170
02:38:35,020 --> 02:38:35,020
is it necessarily restrictive and burdensome when it is for health,
Safety and welfare, where the city of tamarac actually still remains in control?

1171
02:38:43,060 --> 02:38:43,060
yeah. Well, mayor, we could use that same argument with vacation rentals.

1172
02:38:47,330 --> 02:38:47,330
I mean those vacation rentals have obviously in some neighborhoods,
Negative effects.

1173
02:38:54,370 --> 02:38:54,370
but the special interest groups that obviously are owners or represent vacation rental
Went to tallahassee

1174
02:39:04,370 --> 02:39:04,370
and lobbied tallahassee and they preempted local government from controlling vacation
Rentals,

1175
02:39:11,370 --> 02:39:11,370
except with a limited authority to ask for a registration list and the landlord or the
Owner of the property name.

1176
02:39:20,090 --> 02:39:20,090
so if there's a problem, we can call them, but we have an obligation to comply with the
Law.

1177
02:39:25,130 --> 02:39:25,130
if, if, if this commission want to know exactly what are some ramifications,
Then I need to write you a legal memo.

1178
02:39:33,490 --> 02:39:33,490
we have an obligation to comply with the law,
But also with vacation rentals. We also fought back by putting certain rules in place that

1179
02:39:40,010 --> 02:39:40,010
intertwined into the law, that we were obligated to uphold the rules in place that were
Permitted by state law and,

1180
02:39:47,200 --> 02:39:47,200
and, and with respect to vacation rental, because initially some local governments had
Banned vacation rentals.

1181
02:39:55,960 --> 02:39:55,960
then eventually the state legislature modified the law,
Basically indicated that we couldn't ban them,

1182
02:40:02,560 --> 02:40:02,560
but we can at least regulate them from a terms in terms of knowing who is the owner in
Terms of having them register with the city.

1183
02:40:10,120 --> 02:40:10,120
and we could charge them a registration fee. But in terms of banning vacation rental,
We couldn't do that anymore.

1184
02:40:19,160 --> 02:40:19,160
okay. So precisely as I said, there are certain items that we can do to regulate,
To intertwine,

1185
02:40:23,600 --> 02:40:27,240
to see what we can do that are within the law,
But also protect our city. So I think that's what you've expressly heard from myself and commissioner patterson of
What would be great if we could do

1186
02:40:37,400 --> 02:40:37,400
I, you know, we talk about it would be a permit question if somebody's going to violate
The law.

1187
02:40:42,630 --> 02:40:46,310
they're not getting a permit for that bedroom. It's not going to make a difference. And they're going to ship shape for the first of the year,
When they have to do their license and put it back to ship shape afterwards.

1188
02:40:52,830 --> 02:40:52,830
and that's the concern that at least you're hearing from two of us at this time.

1189
02:40:56,910 --> 02:40:56,910
so personally, it's on first reading. I'm saying no to this one.

1190
02:41:01,470 --> 02:41:03,870
I really think that we need to work in something. We're really late. There's no penalty for being late.

1191
02:41:06,550 --> 02:41:06,550
there's no bum rushing our door for this. So why don't we take the time to see if there's
Some other regulation that we can add into this that we're allowed to do legally to help

1192
02:41:15,710 --> 02:41:15,710
protect our residents? That's my opinion. And seeing,
Nobody else wishes to speak further on this item.

1193
02:41:21,870 --> 02:41:25,270
city clerk, please call the roll. Your light went on afterwards. Okay. Commissioner. Daniel. It wasn't afterwards. I'm not.

1194
02:41:29,990 --> 02:41:32,670
I'm just the truth. Tonight's word of the day. Truth. Attorney, is there a penalty? Do we not follow the law?

1195
02:41:39,550 --> 02:41:42,630
we want our residents to follow the law. Do we not follow the law? Because I get it. I hear what commissioner patterson is saying.

1196
02:41:45,590 --> 02:41:45,590
we all agree. Yes, that is true. But do we go around not following the law?

1197
02:41:51,270 --> 02:41:54,030
and if there's no penalty, then we don't need to follow the law. Well, my job is to, especially when tallahassee enact a law and basically not just city of
Tamarac,

1198
02:42:03,830 --> 02:42:07,830
but state wide, that local government has to comply. And I will tell this commission and staff that we have to comply,
Because obviously there's remedies for people to challenge us.

1199
02:42:17,150 --> 02:42:17,150
and I have to go back and read the law and research into exactly what are the exposure
That we may

1200
02:42:26,790 --> 02:42:26,790
have. But having talked to zoning director and indicate that,
Look, we have

1201
02:42:36,830 --> 02:42:36,830
no other way but to move forward with this legislation based on the law.

1202
02:42:41,140 --> 02:42:41,140
so my job is to tell you, hey, tallahassee enacted with obligation to comply.

1203
02:42:47,860 --> 02:42:47,860
thank you. City clerk, please call the roll. Commissioner.

1204
02:42:56,740 --> 02:42:56,740
daniel. Yes, commissioner. Right. No. Vice mayor bolton.

1205
02:43:03,140 --> 02:43:03,140
yes. Commissioner. Patterson. Yes. Mayor. Gomez.

1206
02:43:08,340 --> 02:43:08,340
no. Thank you. Motion passes 3 to 2. Thank you.

1207
02:43:13,420 --> 02:43:13,420
did you wish to say anything? No. I was going to just say it's kind of late now,
But the statute has the additional safeguards built in there that the recovery agency

1208
02:43:23,140 --> 02:43:23,140
would mandate. I could list them or. No, we could talk about it next meeting,
But thank you.

1209
02:43:31,140 --> 02:43:31,140
can't. Let's work together. Let's come up with a memo outline the law.

1210
02:43:37,050 --> 02:43:37,050
okay. Thank you. And if possible, that memo has any suggestions of how to make it,
What we could do.

1211
02:43:43,250 --> 02:43:46,890
that would be awesome. Anywho, moving right along. We are at 8ato2629. City attorney. Please read the title for the record item eight a an
Ordinance of city commission.

1212
02:43:54,450 --> 02:43:54,450
city of tamarac. Chapter ten, article four of the land development code of the city of
Tamarac entitled development and design standards amended section ten dash 4.10

1213
02:44:04,250 --> 02:44:04,250
entitled signs. Specifically amending section ten dash 4.10 b entitled sign permits
Provide exemptions except exemptions for certain government related

1214
02:44:14,210 --> 02:44:14,210
signs installed by the city. 10.4 ten dash 4.10 entitled prohibited signs to remove the
Prohibition on electronic message center

1215
02:44:24,170 --> 02:44:24,170
signs. Ten dash 4.10 entitled general requirements to authorize establish a use based
Regulatory framework for electronic

1216
02:44:33,920 --> 02:44:33,920
message center science providing for effective date. Thank you,
Madam mayor. Thank you. I'll take a motion and a second, please. Move it.

1217
02:44:40,040 --> 02:44:40,040
second. Commissioner patterson had the second.

1218
02:44:45,640 --> 02:44:48,360
full presentation on this item was delivered on april 20th. Staff agenda review workshop for our community development director is available to answer
Any questions.

1219
02:44:54,840 --> 02:44:54,840
I will now open this up for public comments. Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to
Make a public comment? Please come down. The microphone is yours.

1220
02:45:03,080 --> 02:45:03,080
same rules apply as public participation. Please give your name,
Your location and you have three minutes.

1221
02:45:20,840 --> 02:45:20,840
good evening again. Gary gray, isles of tamarac.

1222
02:45:25,200 --> 02:45:25,200
one of the things that is never discussed on these electronic signs is the amount of
Interference that they can generate

1223
02:45:34,760 --> 02:45:34,760
to radios. Now, this is something that the captain should be concerned with.

1224
02:45:44,080 --> 02:45:44,080
if they have an incident where an officer is working right next to some of these signs,
The officer's radio may not receive.

1225
02:45:53,080 --> 02:45:53,080
this has happened in other areas of the country,
And it's happened in the city of fort lauderdale.

1226
02:45:59,680 --> 02:45:59,680
there were some interfering signs that were found at a convention and they had to be shut
Down.

1227
02:46:07,120 --> 02:46:07,120
so just be aware that this can happen and make sure that the firefighters and the officers
That rely upon their two way

1228
02:46:16,920 --> 02:46:16,920
radios understand that that can happen and what they have to do to mitigate the issue.

1229
02:46:24,040 --> 02:46:24,040
thank you. Thank you. Is there anyone else who wishes to speak on this item?

1230
02:46:30,350 --> 02:46:30,350
seeing none, public comments are now closed. I open this up to the commission.

1231
02:46:39,110 --> 02:46:39,110
seeing no discussion by the commission if this item should pass. Thank you for bringing
That up, mr. Gray. I believe that will be taken into consideration when procurement goes

1232
02:46:47,430 --> 02:46:47,430
through on the item. If the item should pass.

1233
02:46:51,470 --> 02:46:54,750
city clerk, please call the roll. Mayor. Gomez. No. Vice mayor. Bolton. Yes. Commissioner. Patterson.

1234
02:46:59,990 --> 02:46:59,990
yes. Commissioner. Daniel. Yes. Commissioner.

1235
02:47:04,150 --> 02:47:07,870
right. Yes. Thank you. Motion passes 4 to 1. Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, it is 1003. We're going to take a 12 minute break.

1236
02:47:12,430 --> 02:47:12,430
we'll be back here at 1015. Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen,
It is 1015 and we are

1237
02:47:22,350 --> 02:47:22,350
resuming our meeting. We're currently going to item 11,
A consideration of establishing a veteran pole banner

1238
02:47:32,020 --> 02:47:32,020
program, and this has been requested by commissioner maury wright.

1239
02:47:36,180 --> 02:47:36,180
commissioner. Thank you, madam mayor. I think you mentioned earlier we have a lovely
Veteran wall where we have names of veterans who serve and veterans who are in our

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02:47:43,500 --> 02:47:43,500
community. And with this program, we're just trying to bring their faces to light.

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02:47:48,500 --> 02:47:48,500
across the country, municipalities have implemented banner programs as meaningful ways to
Honor and recognize local military service members and veterans.

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02:47:57,300 --> 02:47:57,300
these programs typically feature banners display along prominent roadways or public
Corridors,

1243
02:48:01,580 --> 02:48:01,580
highlighting individuals who have served or are currently serving in the united states
Armed forces.

1244
02:48:06,540 --> 02:48:06,540
the purpose of such initiative is to publicize,
Publicly acknowledge the sacrifice made by these veterans and their families while

1245
02:48:13,540 --> 02:48:16,820
fostering a sense of community, pride and patriotism. By showcasing these names, photograph branches of service of other local heroes,
Municipalities,

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02:48:22,300 --> 02:48:22,300
municipalities create a visible and lasting tribute that educates residents and visitors
Alike.

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02:48:27,580 --> 02:48:30,820
the contribution of those who have defended our nation. Programs of this nature also provide families with tangible form of recognition,
Often allowing them to retain banners after display.

1248
02:48:38,140 --> 02:48:38,140
in addition, they serve as a unifying community effort with participation from residents,
Local organizations and businesses.

1249
02:48:44,740 --> 02:48:46,780
so this is a program trying to get consensus. First and foremost, I'd like us to see what's the fiscal impact,
The cost.

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02:48:51,460 --> 02:48:51,460
look at other programs. I see there's a program in coral springs where you drive along
University. You see the banners and pictures of people who have served.

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02:48:58,420 --> 02:49:01,820
I've seen it in other cities across the country where I've traveled as well. So I'm just looking for consensus from my colleagues for staff to look into creating this
Program within our city and certain corridors or roadways or however we see fit for it

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02:49:11,660 --> 02:49:11,660
to honor our local heroes and those who have served our community where they can go and
See their faces and take their family and just thank them for creating this

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02:49:21,180 --> 02:49:21,180
phenomenal country. And as we're about to celebrate 250 years of independence.

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02:49:30,410 --> 02:49:30,410
thank you. Commissioner. Right. There's a gentleman named conrad ogletree who's been
Trying to do something like this in our city for years.

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02:49:39,810 --> 02:49:39,810
I think that if the city wants to start, if it gets consensus,
It would be a good person for outreach.

1256
02:49:45,570 --> 02:49:45,570
I'm I don't have the founder of veterans homefront voices,
Veterans and allies storytelling.

1257
02:49:55,010 --> 02:49:55,010
that's a long thing on his thing, but he's been working through all the cities and I think
He worked with coral springs on doing their banners.

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02:50:03,250 --> 02:50:03,250
I appreciate you bringing this forward. I do think that this is an item that the city
Could be doing,

1259
02:50:09,130 --> 02:50:09,130
whether we have consensus on this or not. We do our pole banners for women's history
Month,

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02:50:14,250 --> 02:50:14,250
black history month, hispanic heritage month the holidays,
All kinds of good stuff.

1261
02:50:21,250 --> 02:50:21,250
and putting, you know, we're home in tamarac and we're proud but appreciate that you are
Bringing it forward.

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02:50:26,360 --> 02:50:26,360
it is something that will obviously probably be a little bit more personal by using our
Veterans.

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02:50:31,240 --> 02:50:31,240
and I think it's a great idea. And I'm happy to support your item.

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02:50:38,120 --> 02:50:38,120
vice mayor thank you. Mayor. So commissioner.

1265
02:50:43,200 --> 02:50:43,200
right. You, you don't know the fiscal impact of this yet.

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02:50:47,920 --> 02:50:47,920
do not know the fiscal impact. I'm just trying to get direction for staff and for staff to
Work and see what the cost is going to be to implement such program.

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02:50:55,720 --> 02:50:59,680
in other cities, they kind of rotate every, every three months. Veterans who have served, they kind of submit their pictures and every three months they
Kind of change it.

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02:51:04,640 --> 02:51:07,800
I seen one other city for the 250 celebration. They're doing 20 veterans who have served and they're putting their,
Their banners across the city for this year.

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02:51:15,600 --> 02:51:15,600
so it's first come, first serve basis. That's what I see that they're doing in one other
City.

1270
02:51:21,990 --> 02:51:21,990
okay. And how long will these banners be be up for?

1271
02:51:28,430 --> 02:51:28,430
as I mentioned a few minutes ago, one of the city allows them to rotate every three
Months.

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02:51:32,830 --> 02:51:36,350
again, we're directing staff to look into it. Another city. As I said, have it, for the entire year, 20 people are showcased for the entire year.

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02:51:40,230 --> 02:51:40,230
so it's just honoring 20 veterans who submitted their pictures,
And they're doing it for the entire duration of the year. Coral springs. I do it every

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02:51:46,470 --> 02:51:46,470
three months. It's, it's on a rotating basis where people submit their pictures,
Their branch of service.

1275
02:51:51,350 --> 02:51:51,350
and if you drive along university drive, I think that's they call it,
They kind of call it freedom. That's not the name of the street, but it just seeing the

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02:51:57,550 --> 02:51:57,550
different people who have served their pictures and their,
Their service to the community.

1277
02:52:02,630 --> 02:52:02,630
what I heard a few minutes ago is you benchmarking all the cities,
But what I did not hear is your specific proposal for the city of tamarac.

1278
02:52:12,470 --> 02:52:12,470
so what is your vision? My my my, my specific if you'd let me finish my.

1279
02:52:17,150 --> 02:52:17,150
sorry sorry sorry. What is your specific vision for the city of tamarac?

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02:52:21,950 --> 02:52:21,950
how long would you like to see these banners up in the city of tamarac?

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02:52:26,150 --> 02:52:30,070
my specific proposal would be we do it on a rotating basis. Have people because we have a lot of veterans in the city,
Meaning that we have a senior community, we have a lot of veterans,

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02:52:35,310 --> 02:52:38,990
and I think we should do it on a rotation basis,
Perhaps every six months. Where to submit their pictures. We put up their names,
They come on a first come, first served basis.

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02:52:44,390 --> 02:52:44,390
and I think that's a great fit for our city. Okay,
I'll come back to you in a minute, mr.

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02:52:50,590 --> 02:52:50,590
manager. How many poles do we have across the city?

1285
02:52:55,590 --> 02:52:55,590
I don't have a number, but we have quite a bit.

1286
02:53:02,990 --> 02:53:02,990
would earl, the interim public services director,
Know that information?

1287
02:53:08,950 --> 02:53:08,950
how many poles we have across the city? Yeah.

1288
02:53:12,990 --> 02:53:12,990
he may is. Joanna. Joanna. How many of these flag flags that we print?

1289
02:53:21,540 --> 02:53:21,540
you know, every time we have these events. Maybe they should tell us.

1290
02:53:37,060 --> 02:53:37,060
good evening. Joanna johnson, communications and marketing manager.

1291
02:53:41,460 --> 02:53:41,460
off the top of my head, it is public services that goes around the city to put up the
Banners,

1292
02:53:47,020 --> 02:53:47,020
but it's give or take 15 to 20 pole banners that are around the city.

1293
02:53:52,580 --> 02:53:52,580
okay. Okay. You know, so when we're doing, you know,
Items like this, it would be nice to do a little bit more

1294
02:54:02,220 --> 02:54:02,220
research, right? To see how many pole pole banners are around the city.

1295
02:54:08,900 --> 02:54:08,900
you know, look at printing costs maybe go to three different printers and ask them,
What is the cost of of this?

1296
02:54:17,490 --> 02:54:20,930
how many poles would be utilized in that sort of stuff? And what do we do when we have different events that are coming up in the city or
Different initiatives that we want to

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02:54:32,010 --> 02:54:32,010
to do? For instance, during women's heritage month,
We may want to put up, you know, some women around the city,

1298
02:54:39,130 --> 02:54:39,130
would that clash with the other things that we want to do simply because we have a veteran
That is being featured on the,

1299
02:54:49,090 --> 02:54:49,090
on the, on the banner, not necessarily vice mayor.

1300
02:54:53,610 --> 02:54:53,610
I think you can select an area to display these pole banners and so that it would be
Limited to maybe southgate along the veterans park or,

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02:55:03,530 --> 02:55:06,930
or university drive, you know, at the edge of the veterans park. So it could be limited to a certain space. Yeah.

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02:55:12,120 --> 02:55:12,120
and that's what I'm what I'm thinking that, you know,
Probably this could be maybe like a on a row or something like that to be in a specific

1303
02:55:19,840 --> 02:55:19,840
part of the city. But then that also disenfranchizes,
You know, the other districts that may want to,

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02:55:28,360 --> 02:55:28,360
to do something or if commissioner daniel has an initiative in her district,
Then that would kind of take away the amount

1305
02:55:38,360 --> 02:55:38,360
of polls that we could utilize for, for these things.

1306
02:55:43,760 --> 02:55:43,760
so how is this different from the other walls that we have?

1307
02:55:49,240 --> 02:55:49,240
the honor walls are permanent. It is a place that people can go to,
To see their names and so forth.

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02:55:55,520 --> 02:55:55,520
this is going to be, you know, temporary it is adding more fiscal impact on the city.

1309
02:56:03,840 --> 02:56:03,840
and we talked about, you know, how our budget is,
Is short.

1310
02:56:07,920 --> 02:56:07,920
one resident said that tamarac is broke. So,
You know, we already have a program that honors our veterans.

1311
02:56:15,720 --> 02:56:15,720
why do you think that this is important to, to honor our veterans in another way?

1312
02:56:21,800 --> 02:56:21,800
commissioner, as I mentioned earlier, I mean,
Sorry, vice mayor, as I mentioned earlier, it's taking the names from the wall and adding

1313
02:56:28,000 --> 02:56:28,000
their faces. I think we do it all the time doing different parts of the month,
Whether it's black history. We show banners of different people who have contributed to

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02:56:35,160 --> 02:56:35,160
society. And I'm just saying, let's take our hometown hero and showcase them.

1315
02:56:39,360 --> 02:56:39,360
one of the reasons I brought up for discussion without putting too much,
Going too much in the weeds, is to get feedback and ideas. I appreciate ideas of all of my

1316
02:56:45,560 --> 02:56:49,240
colleagues. So I think a way we perhaps we can do it is memorial day. We designate an area and we show those who have probably died who people want to submit
Pictures of their family who have died.

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02:56:55,120 --> 02:56:55,120
and then for veterans month, which is in november,
We, we, we the same designated area, we can put those who are alive and who have served in

1318
02:57:01,920 --> 02:57:01,920
our community. So it's about how we can put our heads together and kind of create an idea
To create the program.

1319
02:57:09,030 --> 02:57:09,030
all your points are valid, but I think at the end of the day,
You know, we stand on the shoulders of the veterans.

1320
02:57:14,670 --> 02:57:14,670
and I just want to highlight them because I've seen it in other places I've gone and it's
Caught my attention. I think it's a great thing for our community to highlight those who

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02:57:21,550 --> 02:57:21,550
have served and just bring back memories of,
Of, of a certain point in their life when they were service.

1322
02:57:28,590 --> 02:57:28,590
I know people who have kids that their dads might not be,
You know, a stellar dad at a certain point in his life.

1323
02:57:34,550 --> 02:57:34,550
and, you know, when he was younger, perhaps have served and seeing your father or someone
On the banner reminds them that,

1324
02:57:40,550 --> 02:57:43,510
hey, you know, at one point your, your father might have been stellar. So those are things that how we kind of honor our veterans and create community bonding
And,

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02:57:50,230 --> 02:57:50,230
and showcasing their face and, and bringing it to light,
Not just the, like I said, we have the wall.

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02:57:55,550 --> 02:57:55,550
it's unique and we love it. It is just now bringing those who have served to light and
Highlighting them in our community.

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02:58:02,990 --> 02:58:02,990
could it be that the places that you see these banners our cities that do not have a
Veterans wall or a place in their city that they honor veterans

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02:58:12,780 --> 02:58:12,780
like tamarac does. Very few cities have a veterans park and have the ability to put panels
Up

1329
02:58:22,820 --> 02:58:22,820
just like we do. So I'd be, you know, interested in information like that.

1330
02:58:29,780 --> 02:58:29,780
you know, the cities that you're benchmarking,
Do they have a veterans park with, with panels like we have?

1331
02:58:37,820 --> 02:58:37,820
I think that what we do for our veterans at veterans park with their names and that sort
Of stuff is noble.

1332
02:58:45,940 --> 02:58:45,940
I think it is sufficient. I think that this would kind of,
You know, put more financial strain on the city

1333
02:58:55,980 --> 02:58:55,980
considering that, you know, these are going to be temporary signs.

1334
02:59:03,020 --> 02:59:03,020
what I don't want to be is politically incorrect because many of the residents understand
That,

1335
02:59:12,460 --> 02:59:12,460
you know, I love our service members, I love veterans,
I love our bso officers, I love our firefighters.

1336
02:59:20,660 --> 02:59:20,660
so I don't want to be I don't want this to be misconstrued,
You know especially, you know,

1337
02:59:27,460 --> 02:59:27,460
under the climate that, that we're in. So I'm inclined under those circumstances to give
To have some more homework to see what this can be.

1338
02:59:37,700 --> 02:59:37,700
I mean, right now, I think that we are doing an amazing job for our veterans in terms of
What we do at veterans park.

1339
02:59:48,180 --> 02:59:48,180
I think that this is, you know, the, the fiscal impact on this is probably to absorb,
But hopefully when you see the amount

1340
02:59:57,900 --> 02:59:57,900
of money for this project nothing can quantify what we do for our veterans,
But there's so much,

1341
03:00:06,450 --> 03:00:06,450
so many other things that we can do for our veterans that would make them feel comfortable
And appreciated in our city.

1342
03:00:12,930 --> 03:00:12,930
so you have my support on this. Only for tonight.

1343
03:00:19,330 --> 03:00:19,330
did you want to say something? Commissioner. Right. Well,
I'm glad we got support for only for today,

1344
03:00:25,690 --> 03:00:28,650
but it's also 250th anniversary of our country. I think it was. We have been saying that we were going to be doing something more to show
Our support of our veterans and our people in our city.

1345
03:00:35,410 --> 03:00:35,410
and so if by chance we find that financially we can't put actually our veterans themselves
Personally on these banners because we haven't asked you and we're not going to put you on

1346
03:00:44,690 --> 03:00:44,690
the spot to say, how much has the banners cost for all the other things that we've done?
But I think that there should be some more patriotic recognition of our city that our

1347
03:00:54,450 --> 03:00:54,450
city shows to our residents and support of our country.

1348
03:00:59,050 --> 03:00:59,050
because we need to start celebrating the best country that we all live in and are proud to
Be living in.

1349
03:01:04,840 --> 03:01:08,560
so seeing no other comments, I'm looking straight at the box. Please call the roll for consensus to have the city direct staff to commissioner.

1350
03:01:17,000 --> 03:01:19,600
right. Would you please reiterate what you want? Yes. Direct staff into looking creating a program similar to a coral springs and the city
Of miramar.

1351
03:01:26,840 --> 03:01:26,840
okay, so I point. Point of order. I think if we say we're directing staff to go create it,

1352
03:01:37,280 --> 03:01:37,280
then we are blanketly saying that they should go out and create it irrespective of the
Cost.

1353
03:01:44,240 --> 03:01:44,240
so okay, let me finish. What you just asked for is completely different from what the
Discussion was.

1354
03:01:51,000 --> 03:01:51,000
so so let's staff do research, find out the fiscal impact and the feasibility of a of a
Banner program.

1355
03:01:56,800 --> 03:01:56,800
okay. That's a better verbiage. 168 on lsat 168168.

1356
03:02:03,910 --> 03:02:03,910
expired. Expired. It is expired. It is, you know.

1357
03:02:08,550 --> 03:02:10,870
so I think you'll do better next time. Absolutely. Absolutely. City clerk we're going to try again.

1358
03:02:13,870 --> 03:02:13,870
please call the roll for consensus. Mayor gomez.

1359
03:02:18,470 --> 03:02:22,470
yes. Vice mayor bolton. Yes. Commissioner. Patterson. Yes. Commissioner. Daniel. Yes. Commissioner wright.

1360
03:02:25,870 --> 03:02:25,870
yes. Consensus is passed. Thank you. Moving along to our last item on the agenda 11 b
Discussion and consensus on allocation of a

1361
03:02:35,750 --> 03:02:35,750
portion of the $1,684,932.39 settlement proceeds related to the pfas

1362
03:02:45,710 --> 03:02:45,710
water quality class action lawsuit to commission members who elect to opt in for the
Benefit of tamarac residents.

1363
03:02:51,790 --> 03:02:54,150
requested by vice mayor bolton. Commissioner. Vice mayor bolton. Thank you. Mayor. So to give some background,
A couple of months ago, a couple of attorneys approached

1364
03:03:03,910 --> 03:03:03,910
me about this potential lawsuit and said that they were interested in having the

1365
03:03:13,390 --> 03:03:13,390
city sign on to the, the lawsuit. At that time you know,
Some cities were saying no, that they didn't

1366
03:03:23,310 --> 03:03:23,310
want to sign on and some cities were saying that they,
That they would sign on.

1367
03:03:28,270 --> 03:03:28,270
so I consulted with our city attorney and they I think brought up,
Brought it to the workshop or

1368
03:03:39,110 --> 03:03:39,110
he might have hired a law firm to to be a part of this class action lawsuit.

1369
03:03:48,190 --> 03:03:48,190
and so here we are today, some months later with 1,000,006 million and 6 to

1370
03:03:57,300 --> 03:03:57,300
$4932.32. So I'm, I'm, I'm going to

1371
03:04:07,140 --> 03:04:07,140
propose that a portion of this money be used for the benefit of our,
Of our residents and,

1372
03:04:15,620 --> 03:04:15,620
and here's why you know, residents are, are faced with tough times.

1373
03:04:22,180 --> 03:04:22,180
we see that gas prices are at an all time high.

1374
03:04:27,580 --> 03:04:27,580
we also understand that rent is at an all time high.

1375
03:04:32,300 --> 03:04:32,300
lots of people are being displaced you know,
Because they can't afford their rent or their mortgage or whatever we

1376
03:04:43,260 --> 03:04:43,260
we see fit as a commission to you know, have a portion of the money spent in consistent
With

1377
03:04:54,250 --> 03:04:54,250
how initiative dollars are spent. So that's the proposal.

1378
03:04:59,770 --> 03:04:59,770
I don't have a number yet that will be up to you know,
My colleagues to come up with a number,

1379
03:05:05,290 --> 03:05:05,290
but I want to ask the city attorney as a part of this presentation,
Just a few questions.

1380
03:05:12,050 --> 03:05:12,050
so that, you know, we know that we are in good legal standing before we even discuss this
Further.

1381
03:05:21,730 --> 03:05:21,730
so attorney if, if portions of the funds are used consistent with how initiative dollars
Are spent

1382
03:05:31,570 --> 03:05:31,570
could that potentially be a conflict of interest with the intent of the settlement?

1383
03:05:39,290 --> 03:05:39,290
no. And in fact when the settlement was agreement was executed I have I

1384
03:05:48,690 --> 03:05:48,690
communicated with class action outside council to confirm that whether these funds were
Restricted.

1385
03:05:55,970 --> 03:05:55,970
he advised me they were unrestricted, that the city can use those funds in any manner they
Wish.

1386
03:06:02,770 --> 03:06:02,770
okay. So there's no language in the settlement agreement that would preclude us from
Spending the money consistent with how initiative dollars are spent.

1387
03:06:12,730 --> 03:06:12,730
correct. Okay. And for the record what is the amount of money for the award?

1388
03:06:19,690 --> 03:06:19,690
I will since the manager cashed the check, I will refer to him.

1389
03:06:24,490 --> 03:06:24,490
what's the total amount check? I don't know,
Off the top of my head.

1390
03:06:29,170 --> 03:06:29,170
I think the total amount of the settlement. Yes,
It is in the title, but I'm just.

1391
03:06:35,650 --> 03:06:35,650
it's a $1,064,932.39. Okay. There was two checks.

1392
03:06:42,850 --> 03:06:42,850
yes. Okay. And the reason I'm asking that is because there are two different payments.

1393
03:06:51,920 --> 03:06:51,920
and can, can, can you tell us why there were two different payments and what
Differentiates the first payment from the second payment?

1394
03:07:01,040 --> 03:07:01,040
basically vice mayor the reason is that there were basically two different

1395
03:07:10,720 --> 03:07:10,720
defendants and these class action one defendant had settled with that amount that was over
700,003

1396
03:07:21,360 --> 03:07:21,360
hundred and thousand. And change was a different it was two different defendant settlement
Amounts.

1397
03:07:27,920 --> 03:07:27,920
okay. And I'm sure tamarac was not the only city that received this settlement,
I believe numerous cities and

1398
03:07:38,120 --> 03:07:38,120
broward county. In fact, some cities received substantial,
I believe city of sunrise, I believe received 15 million.

1399
03:07:47,110 --> 03:07:47,110
okay. Have you looked at any other cities that on how they are spending this money?

1400
03:07:55,270 --> 03:07:55,270
I don't know, except from my experience. I know city of long hill provide residents with
Ability

1401
03:08:05,390 --> 03:08:05,390
to receive a credit, water seniors water credit with,
With, with those funds.

1402
03:08:13,230 --> 03:08:13,230
okay. So seniors in lauderhill are getting credits on their water bill.

1403
03:08:17,990 --> 03:08:17,990
yeah. Minimum of $150 per household. Okay. So it's not that we have to put this money in
The general fund and use it

1404
03:08:27,870 --> 03:08:27,870
for other projects that the city manager would want to use it for.

1405
03:08:34,350 --> 03:08:34,350
these are new revenues. And obviously the commission has discretion to dictate where
Revenues are used.

1406
03:08:43,710 --> 03:08:47,260
have you spent any of the money yet? Manager. No, we have not. Okay. Why? That money was just received and and I believe it has not been
Programed

1407
03:08:57,980 --> 03:08:57,980
yet as part of our budget process. Okay. I believe the correct answer would be through
Finance that any time we receive

1408
03:09:08,260 --> 03:09:08,260
new funds like this sediment that it is new money that was not budgeted or a part of our
Budget.

1409
03:09:16,180 --> 03:09:16,180
and so this commission would have to then rework that amount of money into,
Through a budget amendment,

1410
03:09:23,900 --> 03:09:23,900
through a budget amendment. Correct. Okay. And so that budget amendment has not yet
Occurred.

1411
03:09:28,980 --> 03:09:28,980
that's correct. Okay. So we're in our rights and it is in our purview to direct management
On how to spend that money.

1412
03:09:37,940 --> 03:09:41,460
that's, that's true as well. Okay. All right. And so I'm not asking that we spend all of the $1.64 million.

1413
03:09:51,140 --> 03:09:51,140
so you have a wish list and it's, if you have a magic wand,
What would you spend that money on?

1414
03:10:03,020 --> 03:10:05,780
we're going through the budget process. Vice mayor. And so you know, as we prepare to present that to the commission,
We're considering a number of items from different

1415
03:10:16,300 --> 03:10:16,300
departments. And so I do have a list and that's partly staffing,
Partly equipment, partly improvements.

1416
03:10:24,860 --> 03:10:24,860
and so we do have a number of items. So this money could go toward paying staff members
Making the city more

1417
03:10:34,700 --> 03:10:34,700
bureaucratic. Or it could be used to fix the roof of city hall or do some sprucing up of
The

1418
03:10:44,690 --> 03:10:44,690
city. So it's not necessarily money that was meant for the is now used by commissioners
For da,

1419
03:10:54,290 --> 03:10:54,290
right. It's it's the money can be used virtually for anything,
As the city attorney mentioned that that this is not restricted to,

1420
03:11:04,130 --> 03:11:04,130
to certain expenses. So it's open for commission consideration in terms of how it needs to
Be

1421
03:11:13,490 --> 03:11:13,490
programed. Okay. All right. And I have some questions from my colleagues.

1422
03:11:18,210 --> 03:11:18,210
you don't have to answer, but I do have questions and I'm in my prerogative.

1423
03:11:23,370 --> 03:11:23,370
it's my prerogative to answer ask questions. And again,
You don't have to answer.

1424
03:11:28,090 --> 03:11:28,090
so I'll start with commissioner patterson. When you received community benefit funds from
Developers or other sources,

1425
03:11:37,650 --> 03:11:37,650
you used some of that money for residential assistance programs.

1426
03:11:42,360 --> 03:11:42,360
yes. Yes. Okay. And can you share just some of the joys or some of the things that you use
That

1427
03:11:52,280 --> 03:11:52,280
money for? And were your residents happy or helped with any of the issues that they
Brought to you?

1428
03:12:00,920 --> 03:12:00,920
yeah, absolutely. I mean, you know, the city doesn't necessarily offer certain programs
And some of the needs that we're I was able to meet through the

1429
03:12:10,920 --> 03:12:10,920
program that I developed was outside of the scope and the realm of what the city provides.

1430
03:12:16,480 --> 03:12:16,480
so as a matter of fact, I continue to get requests on a regular basis.

1431
03:12:21,640 --> 03:12:21,640
and these are conversations we've been having ongoing on the record,
Off the record about,

1432
03:12:27,280 --> 03:12:27,280
you know, finding other ways to be able to assist in addition to what we're currently
Doing as an organization.

1433
03:12:34,400 --> 03:12:34,400
okay. And commissioner. Right. You chose not to give gas cards.

1434
03:12:40,350 --> 03:12:40,350
you chose not to give residential assistance programs with your community benefit dollars.

1435
03:12:47,950 --> 03:12:47,950
but you started a program called teed. Can you tell me about that program and how
Successful it is?

1436
03:12:54,910 --> 03:12:54,910
sure. Vice mayor bolton, actually, I partnered with the foremost ivy league university at
The university of pennsylvania center for basic income research

1437
03:13:04,870 --> 03:13:04,870
with allison fortier, phd who kind of guide me through the program and tell me how we can
Use the money to benefit residents.

1438
03:13:14,390 --> 03:13:14,390
and I created a program and I have some statistics,
Actually, we just surveyed about 70 of our over 200 recipient,

1439
03:13:22,750 --> 03:13:22,750
70% use it for food and groceries, 14% for health care,
20% for transportation, 30% for housing,

1440
03:13:32,350 --> 03:13:32,350
28% for utilities. And we asked the question in part can expenses?

1441
03:13:37,590 --> 03:13:37,590
has it helped? 84% said yes. Financial stress impact,
60% said significantly, it has helped.

1442
03:13:46,150 --> 03:13:46,150
we even got some feedback. I want to thank commissioner right with all my heart.

1443
03:13:50,990 --> 03:13:50,990
I'm an 87 year old widow living on social security and receiving $100 monthly has been
Like a welcome gift.

1444
03:13:57,990 --> 03:13:57,990
once again, thank you and bless you. It's very hard living just on social security.

1445
03:14:03,670 --> 03:14:03,670
my husband was hurt a couple years ago and no longer work,
And all of our savings have been depleted,

1446
03:14:09,470 --> 03:14:09,470
so we were worried about paying bills and buying food,
Which would do, which we do.

1447
03:14:14,710 --> 03:14:14,710
thank you. Commissioner right. I can go on and on and on and on,
But I've gotten a lot of feedback on the program.

1448
03:14:22,990 --> 03:14:22,990
I've distributed over 100,000. I still have a lot of money remaining because I'm very
Fiscally responsible.

1449
03:14:29,030 --> 03:14:29,030
all of it had gone to residents. I've literally walked door to door,
Put it in my london from the bolton.

1450
03:14:35,300 --> 03:14:35,300
we're putting up my door hangers and advertising to residents.

1451
03:14:39,460 --> 03:14:39,460
you can see my steps. I can show you. It's not me doing hyperbole or embellishing.

1452
03:14:44,620 --> 03:14:44,620
I've done that. And you told me you heard that as well. So obviously this money has had a
Huge impact on our community.

1453
03:14:50,500 --> 03:14:50,500
but a few weeks ago, I was in the grocery store at publix,
Right across the street in sunrise,

1454
03:14:54,740 --> 03:14:54,740
and a lady came to me and she said, you know that hundred bucks that you gave him for the
Month?

1455
03:14:58,940 --> 03:14:58,940
I'm using that to buy groceries. That was very impactful to me,
Knowing that we're helping someone in a community.

1456
03:15:06,620 --> 03:15:06,620
another lady invited me to a 90 year old birthday party.

1457
03:15:10,860 --> 03:15:10,860
her daughter was from new york, and she's like,
My mom, love you. I've never met her. I, you know, and the lady said, she kissed me. She

1458
03:15:16,140 --> 03:15:16,140
said, oh, I love you so much. You send me $100 every month. But lots of impact on the
Community.

1459
03:15:22,580 --> 03:15:22,580
and again, those community benefits has been very,
Very, very, very impactful.

1460
03:15:27,460 --> 03:15:27,460
and we have a lot of people in our community that are hurting. And,
You know, and we know the biggest issue in the country today is affordability.

1461
03:15:34,090 --> 03:15:34,090
affordability. That's the biggest issue. It's why I got elected in in new york.

1462
03:15:39,290 --> 03:15:39,290
affordability. You know what's going on overseas has increased the price of gas.

1463
03:15:44,450 --> 03:15:44,450
again affordability is an issue. So I think our community benefits has been very helpful
In solving affordability problem.

1464
03:15:52,010 --> 03:15:55,530
I can attest to that in district two. Okay. Thank you. Commissioner. Right. And if you had a magic wand and you were able to increase the amount
Of money that you have,

1465
03:16:04,170 --> 03:16:04,170
of course you have money left. But if you had a magic wand to increase the amount of money
That you have left,

1466
03:16:11,050 --> 03:16:11,050
would you want to do that in order to support more residents that are going through a
Financial hardship?

1467
03:16:17,570 --> 03:16:20,530
are you trying to f lee bailey me? No, I'm just I'm just asking. I'm just asking you a simple question. Let let let me get a chance to,
To, to rebut when we on the debate and I answer that

1468
03:16:30,370 --> 03:16:30,370
question, you know, in true maury style, I know that you have your your rebuttal from
Chatgpt ready.

1469
03:16:38,010 --> 03:16:38,010
so I'd be very, very surprised if you did not have have one.

1470
03:16:42,490 --> 03:16:45,210
but no, but I appreciate your candor. Absolutely. Any anything to improve the life of the residents.

1471
03:16:47,810 --> 03:16:47,810
that's the reason I came to office. And yes,
Anything to improve the life of residents.

1472
03:16:51,930 --> 03:16:51,930
I'm always willing to listen and and, you know,
Be a champion for it.

1473
03:16:56,210 --> 03:16:56,210
absolutely. And before I go to our commissioner,
Daniel I must make mention that there are also not just residents,

1474
03:17:04,490 --> 03:17:04,490
but there are hoa's in our community that are struggling as well,
And they need to make sure that their reserves are taken care

1475
03:17:14,450 --> 03:17:14,450
of and that residents who are in their community are taken care of as well.

1476
03:17:19,490 --> 03:17:19,490
one of the things that I did with the funds that that I had was not to just to give gas
Cards to buy votes,

1477
03:17:28,360 --> 03:17:28,360
of residents. As a matter of fact, the time that I gave the gas cards out,
I was not even up for reelection.

1478
03:17:33,840 --> 03:17:33,840
I had already won my election. You know, but we partnered with condos and hoas,
And we gave them direct money and we said,

1479
03:17:43,320 --> 03:17:43,320
go and help your residents with this. And they did in the bermuda club and shaker village
And all over this,

1480
03:17:51,760 --> 03:17:51,760
this great city. And I'm pleased that through my advocacy in asking smart developers for
More

1481
03:18:02,200 --> 03:18:02,200
money I'm able to deliver checks to homeowners associations.

1482
03:18:07,720 --> 03:18:07,720
as a matter of fact, tomorrow I'm going to a homeowners association to deliver a $10,000
Check.

1483
03:18:14,080 --> 03:18:17,560
tamarac lakes, we're coming to you. I hope you're also there,
Mr. Walia. Because that's your community as well.

1484
03:18:20,360 --> 03:18:20,360
it is a direct result of the advocacy that this commission is,
Is, is, is doing.

1485
03:18:29,630 --> 03:18:29,630
and, you know, we'll have, you know, residents on ask tamarac on next door or tamarac talk
Neighbors saying,

1486
03:18:37,950 --> 03:18:37,950
oh, those commissioners are lining their pockets again,
But I can tell you this, when residents see the amount of impact that we make in our

1487
03:18:47,070 --> 03:18:47,070
community, not just for residents, but for hoas,
I can guarantee you that they're going to love us for it.

1488
03:18:53,590 --> 03:18:53,590
and I think that some residents who are here that,
You know, can't even cut their grass, but they are running for city commissioner should

1489
03:19:02,110 --> 03:19:02,110
also apply for some of these funds. Now I have a question for the finance director the
Interim finance director,

1490
03:19:11,190 --> 03:19:11,190
if you would allow her. Mr. Attorney. City manager.

1491
03:19:16,150 --> 03:19:16,150
priscilla.

1492
03:19:27,220 --> 03:19:27,220
priscilla moxey, interim finance director. Okay.

1493
03:19:31,300 --> 03:19:31,300
and, you know, just segueing. This is a call to public to code enforcement to visit the
Home of carol melanson.

1494
03:19:41,180 --> 03:19:41,180
but okay by name. We don't do that legislative immunity.

1495
03:19:47,900 --> 03:19:47,900
miss moxey if the city commission should have a boost in the amount of money that we can
Spend for the

1496
03:19:57,900 --> 03:19:57,900
benefit of our residents. As the finance director you get these approvals,
You get these,

1497
03:20:05,820 --> 03:20:05,820
you know, vouchers or whatever you have to sign off on in your office before it's even
Check is even cut,

1498
03:20:13,020 --> 03:20:13,020
correct? Correct. Okay. And if I wanted to buy a green suit for $1,500 to look

1499
03:20:23,020 --> 03:20:23,020
nicely in our commission meeting. And I said,
That is an expense that I want to to have, and I want to use

1500
03:20:31,980 --> 03:20:31,980
$150,000 and I want to buy 100 suits. Would you approve that?

1501
03:20:37,380 --> 03:20:37,380
no. Okay. Why would you not? What's the public purpose?

1502
03:20:43,340 --> 03:20:43,340
public purpose. And when you are looking, when you're signing off on expenditures for the
City commission

1503
03:20:53,220 --> 03:20:53,220
before a city commissioner can spend a dime,
You also look for public purpose, right?

1504
03:20:58,700 --> 03:20:58,700
mr. Attorney vice mayor, we have a third review process,
Not only myself, but management finance,

1505
03:21:08,100 --> 03:21:08,100
as miss moxey indicated. So it's at least 3 or 4 people looking to make sure public
Purpose exists for any expenditure.

1506
03:21:15,940 --> 03:21:15,940
okay, good. And listen, my suits are expensive,
And I treat myself to a suit maybe a couple of times per year.

1507
03:21:23,570 --> 03:21:23,570
I can't afford more than that. On my meager salary of $60,000 to the city commission.

1508
03:21:28,530 --> 03:21:28,530
but you know what? I make things work. Thank you very much,
Miss moxie.

1509
03:21:34,050 --> 03:21:34,050
I'll ask you a question. Commissioner daniel you also got some community benefit funds,
And you had a lot of

1510
03:21:43,770 --> 03:21:43,770
issues in your community with a couple of residents saying I want to apply for these
Programs.

1511
03:21:51,250 --> 03:21:51,250
I cannot get approved for the programs even though I'm struggling because on paper it
Looks like I make a lot of money,

1512
03:21:58,970 --> 03:22:01,730
but when I do my budget, I have nothing left. You have given. You have awarded some residents in your community with community
Development funds,

1513
03:22:08,530 --> 03:22:08,530
benefit funds. Tell me just a little bit more about what you used your money for.

1514
03:22:14,010 --> 03:22:14,010
so the, the bulk of the funds that we receive from the developer,
Which is not taxpayer money,

1515
03:22:21,040 --> 03:22:21,040
which I know that is being said by some who obviously have not taken the time to ask or to
See

1516
03:22:31,040 --> 03:22:31,040
the bulk of my money went to grants. The first rollout of grants that I had,
Every resident that applied and showed proof

1517
03:22:40,920 --> 03:22:40,920
received the funds. And let me tell you, I went in public service just for that.

1518
03:22:47,080 --> 03:22:47,080
how can I give back to my community? I teach just for that.

1519
03:22:51,960 --> 03:22:51,960
how can I have a student learn how to read? It is so rewarding when you see somebody who
Was struggling,

1520
03:22:57,720 --> 03:22:57,720
smile like we were laughing when commissioner right said about it his the seniors that he
Gave,

1521
03:23:06,040 --> 03:23:06,040
I see them in the lobby and I'm like, they doing all that for $100 a month.

1522
03:23:12,120 --> 03:23:12,120
like that's a lot. And they do it, they line up,
I remember that tammy was telling me no,

1523
03:23:18,710 --> 03:23:18,710
he has at least 60, 60 seniors, and some of them can't even show proof that they need it
Before.

1524
03:23:28,950 --> 03:23:28,950
we agreed to this type of funding where we're being creative and innovative,
And it's not impacting the taxpayer,

1525
03:23:38,030 --> 03:23:38,030
right? My community, we're not getting paid any more tax,
But I can help them before I'd have to go to the city manager.

1526
03:23:46,470 --> 03:23:46,470
there's no really. I go to maxine because I thought maybe I could slide and go in.

1527
03:23:52,190 --> 03:23:52,190
there's no way. Now you have this type of money that you can give back to the residents
That you can do without raising taxes.

1528
03:24:01,470 --> 03:24:01,470
I'm on the 28th for district for another set of grants is going through.

1529
03:24:08,030 --> 03:24:08,030
couldn't do it without developers giving back to the community.

1530
03:24:12,470 --> 03:24:12,470
kudos to developers that believe they should give back to the community.

1531
03:24:18,510 --> 03:24:22,190
I believe in it. I think this is why people are talking about tamarac. Everywhere I go, people are saying, oh, you guys are doing some good things in tamarac I
Lie to you not.

1532
03:24:27,590 --> 03:24:31,310
and I'm like, we are. I feel like I'm struggling. But people say that when I walk down the street they say,
Good job commissioner.

1533
03:24:35,710 --> 03:24:39,390
and I'm I'm in publix. They say, you guys are doing a really good job. That's what I hear. Not from the three people or the four people that come up here and
Repeat the same since the four years I've been here.

1534
03:24:46,310 --> 03:24:46,310
come on, it's obvious you're being paid. Because if you look at the facts,
If you take the time to see what's going on in your city,

1535
03:24:53,630 --> 03:24:56,390
you would be proud. But you're not doing that. You're just selling this narrative that is simply not true.

1536
03:25:00,550 --> 03:25:00,550
simply not true. Now the general fund. Yeah,
I want to leave the general fund alone.

1537
03:25:05,350 --> 03:25:07,830
this is money that has nothing to do with the general fund. General fund. If you look at our strategic meeting,
It has public works.

1538
03:25:11,710 --> 03:25:11,710
want some? Right? Because we gotta do our infrastructure,
We gotta do water and we're being proactive.

1539
03:25:17,940 --> 03:25:17,940
it's not even that we're in trouble. We're being proactive,
Not we're being preventative,

1540
03:25:24,540 --> 03:25:24,540
proactive. We're not being reactive. So please be clear,
We're not in trouble.

1541
03:25:29,540 --> 03:25:29,540
we're trying to be proactive. Firefighters want some,
Right?

1542
03:25:33,820 --> 03:25:33,820
everybody wants a piece of that pie. So these are ways that we don't have to touch that
General fund pie where all these different

1543
03:25:42,860 --> 03:25:42,860
departments can get and use that that money for the purpose of running the city.

1544
03:25:49,020 --> 03:25:49,020
to me, if that's not being financially stable,
I don't know what is.

1545
03:25:54,100 --> 03:25:54,100
thank you. And mayor, I want to ask you about what you did with your money because you did
Not have it.

1546
03:26:00,580 --> 03:26:00,580
you you wanted it, but you. But I think the commission at the time,
It's my opinion, the commissioner at the time,

1547
03:26:06,540 --> 03:26:06,540
commission at the time you know, decided to split it among four districts.

1548
03:26:12,010 --> 03:26:12,010
and your words were, I have a district. I represent the whole city too.

1549
03:26:17,130 --> 03:26:17,130
but that's besides my point. I know about an initiative that you did,
And it's.

1550
03:26:23,770 --> 03:26:23,770
quite frankly, the residents did not mention that when they talked about commissioners
Buying votes.

1551
03:26:29,890 --> 03:26:29,890
you actually gave out gift cards and gift baskets to a couple of residents with initiative
Funds.

1552
03:26:38,010 --> 03:26:38,010
don't know what that was for, but at least residents came to me and said that they got a
Gift card as well.

1553
03:26:44,490 --> 03:26:44,490
well, you're going to give me the opportunity to respond or you're going to talk for me
Because you let everybody else in the commission respond. I just didn't ask you because

1554
03:26:51,290 --> 03:26:51,290
you didn't because you're going to make assumptions. So I'll just set it straight. Okay.
Go ahead, go ahead, go ahead. No, I was never given the opportunity. Actually, you it was

1555
03:26:58,410 --> 03:27:00,970
a decision that the mayor doesn't represent a city. To which I said I'm quite fine because I didn't think that it was appropriate.

1556
03:27:04,250 --> 03:27:07,890
so I've been quite fine not receiving the funds to give out. And the initiative that I did was a thanksgiving initiative.

1557
03:27:10,850 --> 03:27:13,130
and I think most of us did a thanksgiving initiative. So just like gift cards and my turkeys, it was thanksgiving holiday for our social service
To people through social services.

1558
03:27:20,410 --> 03:27:20,410
so yeah, it was my initiative funds, not other additional dollars.

1559
03:27:26,210 --> 03:27:30,090
so, you know, I'm proud of it and I have no problem with it. Wonderful. Thank you. Wonderful. So you give out gift cards,
You give out gift gift bags or whatever it is during thanksgiving.

1560
03:27:38,290 --> 03:27:38,290
so bolton is not the only one that give out turkeys and gift cards during thanksgiving
Time.

1561
03:27:44,210 --> 03:27:44,210
and as a matter of fact, my district residents,
They loved it and they appreciated it.

1562
03:27:48,410 --> 03:27:50,570
but I'm going to clarify. Also, I had sponsors. Oh, they also helped out. So I appreciate their donations.

1563
03:27:54,050 --> 03:27:54,050
yeah. Who manager was who was

1564
03:28:04,050 --> 03:28:04,050
affected by pfas. Is. The topic of the. The case.

1565
03:28:13,840 --> 03:28:13,840
the lawsuit was those two manufacturers producing material that would have these pfas
Materials.

1566
03:28:22,200 --> 03:28:26,000
in fact, the the drinking water supply system. So drinking water, meaning that if I'm home and I'm brushing my teeth,
Or if I drink the water in my house,

1567
03:28:33,440 --> 03:28:33,440
I would be exposed to this potentially. And then that's why anybody in tamarac that drinks
Water,

1568
03:28:43,840 --> 03:28:43,840
they would be correct. Okay. And, and so it is the people's money.

1569
03:28:50,920 --> 03:28:50,920
yes. Everything is people's money. Yes, absolutely.

1570
03:28:57,520 --> 03:28:57,520
and so when I looked at it, you know, pfas can cause cancer.

1571
03:29:04,630 --> 03:29:04,630
as well. And so, you know, perhaps that money is also fitting to help residents in our
Community who are living with cancer.

1572
03:29:14,870 --> 03:29:14,870
mothers who have to raise a child with autism that needs support.

1573
03:29:21,390 --> 03:29:21,390
residents who are having issues with paying their utility bills,
Like their water and their fpl bills.

1574
03:29:30,070 --> 03:29:30,070
and just because I drive a tesla does not mean that I'm not feeling the brunt of gas
Prices.

1575
03:29:36,910 --> 03:29:36,910
I actually went to the supercharger and I noticed that the supercharger now cost $0.50
Instead of $0.34.

1576
03:29:44,030 --> 03:29:44,030
and I asked chatgpt why? And you know what chatgpt said?

1577
03:29:48,830 --> 03:29:51,710
you know what? It wasn't working for a while. You know what chatgpt said? Chatgpt says in order to power the charging stations,
It needs gas.

1578
03:30:01,990 --> 03:30:01,990
and so every single one of our residents are going through issues with utility insecurity,

1579
03:30:10,700 --> 03:30:10,700
food insecurity. And so some of this money can help with utility hardship grants.

1580
03:30:16,460 --> 03:30:16,460
residents living with cancer, gas relief, rental assistance,
Rehabilitation grants for our elderly,

1581
03:30:22,660 --> 03:30:22,660
elderly mental support services, autism support services helping our law enforcement
Officers.

1582
03:30:31,460 --> 03:30:31,460
this money can do a lot of good. A whole lot of good.

1583
03:30:35,860 --> 03:30:35,860
but you know what? I believe that some commissioners tonight were elected officials may,
For political reasons,

1584
03:30:43,980 --> 03:30:43,980
say, I don't want any part of the money. So I'm proposing that $500,000 of this $1.64
Million be used

1585
03:30:54,780 --> 03:30:54,780
for the benefit of our residents, consistent with how we use initiative funds.

1586
03:31:00,220 --> 03:31:00,220
but when you give consensus to use that tonight,
I must preface this by saying that the $500,000 can be split five ways,

1587
03:31:08,660 --> 03:31:08,660
four ways, three ways, two ways or one way, depending on how we vote.

1588
03:31:13,860 --> 03:31:13,860
so that is the, the ask tonight to use $500,000 of this money for the benefit of our
Residents

1589
03:31:23,980 --> 03:31:27,900
consistent with how we spend initiative dollars. And I ask for a sound vote, just like how we had a sound vote for item 11 a and those
People

1590
03:31:37,500 --> 03:31:37,500
who select upped that they do not want to use any of the money in consistent with how we
Use

1591
03:31:47,460 --> 03:31:47,460
initiative funds would not get a benefit of this program.

1592
03:31:51,980 --> 03:31:51,980
and of course, the $500,000 would be used consistently with those who opt in to this.

1593
03:32:00,090 --> 03:32:00,090
and I also might add that a smart elected official could theoretically vote yes and then
Opt to use that

1594
03:32:09,810 --> 03:32:09,810
money to be put back in the general fund or to help with firefighter apparatus.

1595
03:32:16,570 --> 03:32:16,570
yes. That is my item. Commissioner. Right.

1596
03:32:26,490 --> 03:32:26,490
thank you, madam mayor, and thank you, vice mayor bolton,
For your presentation.

1597
03:32:31,930 --> 03:32:31,930
and I do agree that our residents are hurting.

1598
03:32:37,450 --> 03:32:37,450
you know, the great so-called singer from trinidad,
Marshall, montana, or marshall, some would say has a song.

1599
03:32:43,890 --> 03:32:43,890
that's everything in life. You need balance. I,
I, I've not checked gdp, obviously I had eight 60 generals.

1600
03:32:53,610 --> 03:32:53,610
and I, I did, I did my research and to answer your question,
Fort lauderdale got 35 million in their settlement.

1601
03:33:01,120 --> 03:33:01,120
boca got 32 million. Delray got 15 million. Fort lauderdale use some of their money to put
Towards their

1602
03:33:11,000 --> 03:33:11,000
water, their utility funds and 4.8 million to go into emergency services funds.

1603
03:33:17,160 --> 03:33:17,160
delray and in doing my research with pfas, I learned about water treatment plant.

1604
03:33:21,720 --> 03:33:21,720
delray used 14 million of their 15 million to go towards their $297 million water
Treatment plan.

1605
03:33:29,640 --> 03:33:33,200
their water treatment plan costs 120,000,003 years ago. And I know you've mentioned over and over that our water treatment plant has gone from 25
Million to 50 million.

1606
03:33:39,040 --> 03:33:43,040
so they've used some of that money to go towards their water treatment plant. Obviously, their congressperson, louie franco brought home 11 million with the arpa funds,

1607
03:33:48,000 --> 03:33:48,000
and boca has used all of their money to go towards their $55 million water treatment
Plant.

1608
03:33:54,870 --> 03:33:54,870
so some and most cities are using it towards their utility funds and towards their water
Treatment plant in that type of stuff.

1609
03:34:02,630 --> 03:34:06,470
so in doing my research, I know that we have the issue with the water treatment plant. It's important that we work on that. And obviously pfas,
When the previous administration was in the regulations were more stringent.

1610
03:34:14,310 --> 03:34:17,990
it was four parts per trillion was the number. And as administration trained, change with that current administration,
Which is more pro-business,

1611
03:34:24,830 --> 03:34:24,830
it's 70. So the the regulations became less stringent in terms of what we need.

1612
03:34:29,790 --> 03:34:29,790
and also reading the article from the firm, it says that companies that I mean,
Cities that pumped most of the water,

1613
03:34:36,710 --> 03:34:36,710
that pumped a lot of water, that's why the sediment was higher. So obviously,
Boca, fort lauderdale and delray in those places pumped a lot of water.

1614
03:34:43,950 --> 03:34:47,830
and I also learned that all of our water in south florida comes from the biscayne aquifer, which is which is down south in miami, which is why we had the pfas stuff.

1615
03:34:51,550 --> 03:34:51,550
so obviously tamarac sediment was a little less because we pumped less water.

1616
03:34:57,390 --> 03:35:01,030
so I hear what commissioner bolton is saying. I think, you know, 500 is half of the money. I think we can we can we can put more money
Towards the

1617
03:35:11,030 --> 03:35:11,030
infrastructure or the water treatment plant. Things that that's going to deal with that
Type of stuff.

1618
03:35:16,190 --> 03:35:16,190
not necessarily the general fund, but, but a utilities.

1619
03:35:21,870 --> 03:35:21,870
I would counter commissioner. Bolton. And say we put 900 towards the water,
Whatever we use for utilities.

1620
03:35:29,150 --> 03:35:29,150
and then what is that 900 plus what 161 60 is one is 1,000,060.

1621
03:35:35,270 --> 03:35:35,270
I would say the 160, we can split it. However we want to split it to help our residents.

1622
03:35:39,510 --> 03:35:39,510
obviously, we've demonstrated that we're very good at helping our residents. But I would
Favor the majority of the money going towards helping our water infrastructure,

1623
03:35:49,110 --> 03:35:52,620
because obviously the data have shown many of the cities have done this. And I mean, these water treatment plants are superbly expensive.

1624
03:35:55,740 --> 03:35:55,740
and the reason they're expensive is because they have to be updated for cyber security and
Hacking and because of the pfas issue.

1625
03:36:02,940 --> 03:36:02,940
you know, to, to, to filter out the pfas. And the reason it's called forever chemicals is
Because you don't really it doesn't really leave.

1626
03:36:08,740 --> 03:36:08,740
it doesn't really leave the water. So it's something that people have to kind of invest in
These water treatment to kind of cipher it out.

1627
03:36:15,900 --> 03:36:15,900
so I think, commissioner moulton, you mentioned this one time you said your mom told you
In jamaica every is what does it say in every you've mentioned this,

1628
03:36:23,420 --> 03:36:23,420
every mcl, every mcl. Help me. It's every mcl.

1629
03:36:28,900 --> 03:36:28,900
make a muckle. So you put, you put, you know,
A little of this and a little of this and a little of this.

1630
03:36:33,540 --> 03:36:33,540
and over time you also accumulate you know what you need to do.

1631
03:36:38,420 --> 03:36:38,420
but I must preface this also by saying commissioner that when we give as much money from
This pfas money to residents even if it's a

1632
03:36:48,060 --> 03:36:48,060
$50 gas card or $100 gas card. And by the way,
If we're giving $1,000 to each resident,

1633
03:36:57,930 --> 03:36:57,930
that's only 100 residents helped with $100,000 every make or make a muckle.

1634
03:37:03,290 --> 03:37:03,290
that's what it means. It also means that when we give them a grant for whatever they want,

1635
03:37:09,730 --> 03:37:09,730
that little grant that they that they get goes a far way,
Like your $100 t.

1636
03:37:16,210 --> 03:37:19,970
I do agree 100 commissioner bolton need to have research. I have data and I work with the foremost ivy league university.

1637
03:37:22,650 --> 03:37:22,650
so I totally understand. And you you taught me,
You know, you you're just as smart as those phds as ivy league university.

1638
03:37:29,170 --> 03:37:29,170
so, you know you know, I, I totally understand it,
But I say every makeup maker because some of this money can go towards our infrastructure,

1639
03:37:36,210 --> 03:37:36,210
working towards getting that water treatment plant that we kind of need.

1640
03:37:40,610 --> 03:37:40,610
I think that's important as well for our residents that we,
We, we kind of have that in place.

1641
03:37:45,770 --> 03:37:48,610
and, you know, it's a trend of most of the cities. And you're right, doctor daniels. You know, I go places and people are like,
Yes, tamarac are doing a lot of stuff for their residents.

1642
03:37:54,170 --> 03:37:54,170
tamarac are looking out for their residents. Tamarac are putting programs in place. But I
Think,

1643
03:37:58,570 --> 03:37:58,570
you know, we, we, we sometimes don't have to think of the next election,
But the next generation.

1644
03:38:03,050 --> 03:38:03,050
so I think in putting majority of the money towards the utilities or the water treatment
Or what it is,

1645
03:38:08,410 --> 03:38:08,410
is, is looking towards the next generation and protecting our residents and looking at the
Future,

1646
03:38:13,810 --> 03:38:13,810
but also keeping that balance of taking a little something to making sure that we're
Taking care of our residents.

1647
03:38:19,050 --> 03:38:21,650
so making sure that they're getting the things that we need. Because last year we split a million bucks for ways,
And all of us have done an amazing job in helping our residents.

1648
03:38:27,930 --> 03:38:27,930
but I think this sentiment, majority of it should go towards something affiliated with the
Water treatment.

1649
03:38:36,050 --> 03:38:36,050
commissioner daniel thank you. I remember when this topic came up,
When the lawyers came and said,

1650
03:38:43,690 --> 03:38:43,690
do we want to enter into a lawsuit? And I remember preeclampsia being one of the issues.

1651
03:38:49,760 --> 03:38:53,320
and I remember saying, oh my god, that's how I lost my child. And I remember the mayor making me feel bad,
Saying, I only some people talking because they want a lawsuit.

1652
03:39:01,600 --> 03:39:01,600
if you ever lose a child, trust me. Lawsuit,
Don't take that away.

1653
03:39:07,400 --> 03:39:07,400
so there are people who have suffered because of it.

1654
03:39:12,120 --> 03:39:15,840
and I think it should go back to the people. Period. The water treatment. Yes, yes. I think you should give to the water treatment because we
Want the water to be better.

1655
03:39:23,120 --> 03:39:26,440
but that is being proactive but giving back to the people. Absolutely. And for somebody who wasn't interested in a lawsuit,
Sure enough interest in the lawsuit today.

1656
03:39:37,160 --> 03:39:37,160
and for the record commissioner. Right. I ran for the future generation.

1657
03:39:42,600 --> 03:39:46,150
let's keep it clear. I work for the future generation. Future generation is called the alpha generation. You know,
It's in that generation, my kids,

1658
03:39:50,590 --> 03:39:53,950
the kids that I serve, the kids that are in my community. So yes, but I also know if as a parent, you can't eat and tamarac will turn off your water
Bill,

1659
03:40:01,670 --> 03:40:01,670
be clear. Don't pay that bill by the next month,
Your water is off.

1660
03:40:07,470 --> 03:40:07,470
so if you can't pay your water bill, what about the next generation?

1661
03:40:12,870 --> 03:40:15,310
I think the water bill comes first. Thank you. Point of clarification. Doctor daniels. Commissioner daniels.

1662
03:40:18,950 --> 03:40:18,950
I agree with what you're saying. I'm just saying that we should put more of the money
Towards that.

1663
03:40:23,070 --> 03:40:23,070
I think we should take some of the money to put back in the residents pocket. That's just
My counter. And that's just.

1664
03:40:27,910 --> 03:40:27,910
I'm not I'm not disagreeing at all. I think based on precedents and what other cities are
Doing,

1665
03:40:33,430 --> 03:40:36,550
I think we can put some of that towards utilities. So I do agree. I'm just correcting what you said about the future generation because no
One here cared care more about the future generation than me.

1666
03:40:43,140 --> 03:40:43,140
it was a metaphor. So point taken. I do believe it should go back to the residents.

1667
03:40:49,260 --> 03:40:49,260
so give 500,000 to either the water bill, the general fund,
Wherever the city feels it should go.

1668
03:40:57,300 --> 03:40:57,300
give the 64,000 to social services or something to that effect and then split the five.

1669
03:41:06,580 --> 03:41:06,580
if the other commissioners don't, and I'm a big proponent of this,
If you don't want to vote for it,

1670
03:41:11,620 --> 03:41:11,620
you don't want it. Put it back in the kitty. Put it back towards.

1671
03:41:16,180 --> 03:41:16,180
and then you will have your nine or 8 or 700,000 towards that.

1672
03:41:22,620 --> 03:41:22,620
I love math. Commissioner patterson, thank you.

1673
03:41:28,500 --> 03:41:28,500
thank you mayor. I don't have a whole lot to say on this because I do think it is pretty
Self-explanatory.

1674
03:41:37,300 --> 03:41:37,300
I mean, we're talking about, you know, one time dollars.

1675
03:41:42,820 --> 03:41:42,820
you know, a facility like a water plant. We're talking about an up sum of $20 million.

1676
03:41:48,700 --> 03:41:48,700
we're having a discussion around $1 million. It's my understanding,
Based on some of the questions that I've asked,

1677
03:41:55,340 --> 03:41:55,340
that the treatment plan is not even at quite it's not yet quite at the end of life.

1678
03:42:02,620 --> 03:42:02,620
with that, I think we've kind of displayed that there's needs across the board,
There's infrastructure needs,

1679
03:42:09,380 --> 03:42:09,380
the community has needs. The city is not able to deliver in every area.

1680
03:42:14,140 --> 03:42:14,140
and I do think it is incumbent upon us on in a lot of in a lot of ways to ensure that all
Needs are met.

1681
03:42:21,460 --> 03:42:21,460
I think it's a fair proposal. I think that, you know,
Over half of the dollars will be able to be utilized for additional services.

1682
03:42:31,660 --> 03:42:34,980
it won't make not even a dent in what really the city needs. The city's been lobbying the state for years.

1683
03:42:37,300 --> 03:42:37,300
we've been lobbying the federal legislature for years for additional dollars.

1684
03:42:42,450 --> 03:42:42,450
we haven't raised the water rates. We haven't raised the millage because we're concerned
With,

1685
03:42:48,130 --> 03:42:52,130
you know, how that will impact the day to day individual. This is not going to change that circumstance tremendously for me.

1686
03:42:56,930 --> 03:42:56,930
it's a drop in the bucket, really. I think we have an opportunity to be able to affect the
Day to day lives of many of our residents who are

1687
03:43:06,850 --> 03:43:10,410
on a fixed income. I love what lauderhill is doing. If they're able to, you know, give $150 to every resident,
That's amazing.

1688
03:43:16,690 --> 03:43:16,690
I think we have we have a responsibility to consider some of those same factors.

1689
03:43:20,890 --> 03:43:20,890
that's something that I've been talking about in every strategic planning meeting that's
On record.

1690
03:43:26,050 --> 03:43:26,050
I actually appreciate that this this one time opportunity has presented itself because I
Too,

1691
03:43:32,130 --> 03:43:32,130
am in favor and will always be in favor of being able to assist my residents in ways that
They would not traditionally be able to be assisted.

1692
03:43:41,160 --> 03:43:41,160
so I do support this item as well. Okay. We're up to me.

1693
03:43:52,160 --> 03:43:55,480
mr. Henry, would you join us up here? I've got some questions for you. Please. He will not come unless his manager tells him to.

1694
03:44:02,160 --> 03:44:02,160
city manager as. And when I called miss calloway here through the chair,
She.

1695
03:44:08,400 --> 03:44:08,400
she never moved a muscle. She looked in her glasses and it was fogging.

1696
03:44:13,080 --> 03:44:13,080
so if you can answer the question for your employee,
Please do.

1697
03:44:17,320 --> 03:44:21,320
and please be consistent. Like miss calloway texted you the information. I don't have a question right now. Okay. So before he comes,
Train him not to move.

1698
03:44:26,080 --> 03:44:30,000
just like miss calloway did not move. Answer her question. Our residents. Our employees are not dogs. City manager I got you.

1699
03:44:35,070 --> 03:44:37,590
I already spoke to you about this, so. Yes. City manager. I'd like to speak to mr. Henry. You can, but if I can answer the question,
I'll be happy to answer.

1700
03:44:42,590 --> 03:44:44,870
then you'll answer it. But right now, mr. Henry is who? I'd like to come to the podium. Okay. Mr. Henry.

1701
03:44:50,270 --> 03:44:53,750
again, mr. Manager, if there's a question that the mayor has. You're the manager, are you? We are. We know we're expected.

1702
03:44:58,470 --> 03:45:00,830
we expect that the manager will answer the question. If he can't answer it, then he goes to his employee.

1703
03:45:03,230 --> 03:45:03,230
but. And isn't that isn't that consistent in how miss callaway just,
Just treated me?

1704
03:45:08,310 --> 03:45:11,830
isn't that consistent with what you did? It's vice mayor. Isn't it consistent? Yes or no? When I call miss callaway,
She texted you.

1705
03:45:17,830 --> 03:45:20,950
you the information that I asked for. And you answered? Yes, sir. So be consistent. I am consistent. Okay.

1706
03:45:24,310 --> 03:45:26,830
so when the question is asked, please answer it. And if you can't answer it, then your employee will.

1707
03:45:29,990 --> 03:45:29,990
I think that's consistent for making it when it's spot check for when it's convenient.

1708
03:45:34,510 --> 03:45:34,510
at this time, I'm going to call for a motion for an extension of time,
Because we're approaching 1115 in our meetings and at 1130,

1709
03:45:42,030 --> 03:45:42,030
move it in order to have. I will finish my sentence in order to have this item completed.

1710
03:45:49,510 --> 03:45:49,510
second. Thank you. I thank you now, city clerk,
To please call the roll.

1711
03:45:57,670 --> 03:45:57,670
commissioner. Right. Yes. Mayor. Gomez. Yes. Commissioner.

1712
03:46:02,190 --> 03:46:02,190
daniel. No. That's okay. Vice mayor bolton. Yes.

1713
03:46:11,670 --> 03:46:15,190
commissioner patterson. Yes. Motion passes, 4 to 1. You had your opportunity. Oh, dear lord.

1714
03:46:27,870 --> 03:46:27,870
through our utilities. Director. City manager.

1715
03:46:32,460 --> 03:46:32,460
do you have the numbers on what pfas is in our city water at this time?

1716
03:46:38,940 --> 03:46:38,940
we have done a testing a number of months ago.

1717
03:46:44,540 --> 03:46:44,540
I'm not sure when the, the last or latest, but,
But those numbers don't mean anything.

1718
03:46:52,460 --> 03:46:52,460
you know, because the you know, there's just some numbers if you're asking for,
For compliance with the federal guidelines.

1719
03:47:02,740 --> 03:47:02,740
I like to think that we're below those federal guidelines.

1720
03:47:08,060 --> 03:47:11,900
is that, is that I would like a better answer than I'd like to think. If our employee can answer that, it would be appreciated to have the facts,
Please, mr.

1721
03:47:16,740 --> 03:47:16,740
henry. Henry? Interim director of public services.

1722
03:47:23,260 --> 03:47:23,260
so to answer the question, there's much more testing that we need to do.

1723
03:47:29,610 --> 03:47:29,610
and, you know we have done some testing. We got some results,
But that doesn't define what

1724
03:47:39,810 --> 03:47:39,810
the actual level is. It has to go into a calculation and it does take all the testing

1725
03:47:50,090 --> 03:47:50,090
in consideration. Okay. We have more testing to do and consideration of it.

1726
03:47:56,290 --> 03:47:56,290
but in the interim we continue to have water go through our pipes,
Go through our water treatment plants,

1727
03:48:01,290 --> 03:48:01,290
go into our homes, that the numbers could be up or down,
But we don't know for certain.

1728
03:48:07,410 --> 03:48:07,410
we don't know for certain. In your studies of pfas as a utilities director there were
Changes

1729
03:48:17,690 --> 03:48:17,690
for items, as have been mentioned for 2024. And I know there's a,
There's a call out right now for more comments between april 23rd and this 60 day period

1730
03:48:28,210 --> 03:48:28,210
in your expertise, what do you see coming down the pike or the pike?

1731
03:48:34,970 --> 03:48:34,970
usually, but pike for us in our city, with our pfas remediation,
That is going to be required.

1732
03:48:41,890 --> 03:48:41,890
so right now we have a consultant they're doing a pilot study.

1733
03:48:48,130 --> 03:48:48,130
so they're getting all the data and putting that together.

1734
03:48:53,250 --> 03:48:53,250
and you know, that's going to determine what type of filtration system we're going to
Need,

1735
03:48:59,290 --> 03:48:59,290
if any depending on the results that, that we are going to see.

1736
03:49:07,010 --> 03:49:07,010
but that's going to determine the, the type and also how much it's going to cost.

1737
03:49:12,410 --> 03:49:12,410
so at this time, you know, we can't, I can't really tell you how much it's going to cost
Depending on

1738
03:49:22,450 --> 03:49:22,450
several factors. So. Do you think it's going to be over $1 million?

1739
03:49:33,240 --> 03:49:33,240
we. So we budgeted for 20 million for pfas. Right.

1740
03:49:39,560 --> 03:49:39,560
and when you. Excuse me, but when you say we budgeted,
Did we put a line item for it?

1741
03:49:44,880 --> 03:49:44,880
is it actually funded. It's it's not funded. It's it's for 2027.

1742
03:49:53,560 --> 03:49:53,560
so we based on, you know, communication with other cities and you know,
What they experience and

1743
03:50:03,640 --> 03:50:03,640
what their system cost. We came up with a budgetary number of 20 million.

1744
03:50:11,040 --> 03:50:11,040
okay. So you've come up with a million of approximately $20 million to help from a
Remediation for pfas.

1745
03:50:16,240 --> 03:50:16,240
it's a line item that is a desire for saving money for up to $20 million for 2027 for us
To be able to spend when we are required by the government to do.

1746
03:50:26,190 --> 03:50:29,510
point of order, madam mayor. Would you like to be timed or. No. Excuse you. No, I'm just asking. I'm just asking.

1747
03:50:32,550 --> 03:50:36,030
you never got time. Do not start. I'm asking for. For the future. I'm making a point. Listen, I've been called worse.

1748
03:50:39,910 --> 03:50:43,830
and you too. So would you like to be timed or not? No. Commissioner. Okay. Go ahead. Go ahead and take your hour.

1749
03:50:47,150 --> 03:50:47,150
and you're not going to start putting rules and regulations on me because you don't like.
I'm answering asking questions. So stop making presumptions about things and let me speak.

1750
03:50:55,430 --> 03:50:55,430
if you guys would be a little bit less insecure about things,
It would be a lot better.

1751
03:51:00,790 --> 03:51:00,790
anyway, so right now we currently have a line item for $20 million and no savings being
Put in there at this time,

1752
03:51:07,550 --> 03:51:11,550
correct? That's correct. Thank you. I'm sorry. Can we clarify that? What are we saying? It's very simple.

1753
03:51:17,790 --> 03:51:17,790
the line item for 2027 budget at this time is a request for $20 million,
But at this time there has been no funding moved into it.

1754
03:51:28,620 --> 03:51:28,620
that's correct. So it doesn't say that that there's a line item.

1755
03:51:33,820 --> 03:51:36,900
it just says there's a request, but it's not funded. So there's no line item. You know, that's why I was surprised a little bit in basic,
We know that the city needs to spend certain

1756
03:51:46,260 --> 03:51:46,260
things, spend dollars on certain things. And one of those certain things that the city
Needs to spend money on would be pfas removal by government,

1757
03:51:54,140 --> 03:51:54,140
federal government regulation, which our city attorney has already told us earlier,
That we must follow the law. So therefore,

1758
03:52:00,540 --> 03:52:00,540
we will need money to follow the law to remediate pfas in our system.

1759
03:52:05,780 --> 03:52:05,780
when we finish with our data that is currently being compiled to find out exactly what we
Need to do in order to remove pfas from the water

1760
03:52:15,620 --> 03:52:15,620
system in our city, and we currently don't have the money in our budget.

1761
03:52:21,740 --> 03:52:21,740
and I'll ask miss miss moxley for the water treatment plant that we have been talking
About.

1762
03:52:30,340 --> 03:52:30,340
and allegedly, I said in our state of the city about three years ago,
We were almost ready to build because we completed design.

1763
03:52:37,100 --> 03:52:40,180
we just needed to go out to bid, but we needed funds for it. Is that correct, mr. Henry? Okay. Thank you for the nod.

1764
03:52:47,060 --> 03:52:47,060
yes he does, since he's been actively involved in the water treatment plant and the
Utilities director and overseeing our water treatment plant.

1765
03:52:56,380 --> 03:52:56,380
I don't know why people are so afraid of when we peel back the layer to.

1766
03:53:00,740 --> 03:53:03,940
so show that we have some needs. Everybody has needs. Even our residents have needs. There's been discussion about our infrastructure and the
Water utilities

1767
03:53:13,820 --> 03:53:13,820
increases that there was a study done several years ago,
And a plan that was initially proceeding to go through.

1768
03:53:21,490 --> 03:53:21,490
but we only approved it one time with the increase,
And we have not increased it since then.

1769
03:53:31,170 --> 03:53:31,170
not sure who to ask this question. So, city manager,
How many homes do we have in the city of tamarac?

1770
03:53:43,770 --> 03:53:43,770
32,000 or maxine 35. Okay. 35,000

1771
03:53:54,290 --> 03:53:54,290
times 150. Well, $150. If we were to be like one of our sister cities at 35,000 homes
Would be

1772
03:54:03,210 --> 03:54:03,210
$5,000,250 that we would have to have in order to give everybody $150 break.

1773
03:54:11,050 --> 03:54:11,050
so that one's not going to work for our city.

1774
03:54:20,440 --> 03:54:20,440
thank you, mr. Henry. City manager. I'd like to ask our interim budget or finance director
Question if you can answer it.

1775
03:54:29,840 --> 03:54:29,840
maybe I can ask the question and then I'll. Basically,
I am curious as to the status of our operating budget that we're preparing for 2027 and

1776
03:54:39,600 --> 03:54:39,600
how we are doing so far with our numbers and need for capital.

1777
03:54:44,960 --> 03:54:44,960
right. It's been worked on. Mayor. And so we're,
We're obviously going to present that draft budget or proposed

1778
03:54:54,560 --> 03:54:54,560
budget in july. We're waiting for some numbers that,
That come out from the bcpa

1779
03:55:04,640 --> 03:55:04,640
june 1st, I believe those numbers come out. And so until then,
We don't have a clear picture of our incoming revenues,

1780
03:55:11,800 --> 03:55:11,800
but based on zero property value increases. We are a little short today.

1781
03:55:20,590 --> 03:55:20,590
can you share a little bit more of a little short today for our conversation?

1782
03:55:24,790 --> 03:55:28,110
I can share with you, but it can go up and down. I believe that the last time we looked at it,
We were we were short somewhere around a little over $2 million.

1783
03:55:37,590 --> 03:55:37,590
that's a different number than what we talked about earlier today. Like I said,
It goes up and down.

1784
03:55:42,830 --> 03:55:42,830
and so because we have not formulated the the budget and the ask and the the revenue
Sources.

1785
03:55:50,150 --> 03:55:50,150
so we're, it's a working number. Okay. City manager.

1786
03:55:54,710 --> 03:55:54,710
I'll take your answer, but I will tell you it's unsatisfactory,
Especially with the number that was provided only a few hours ago.

1787
03:56:01,110 --> 03:56:04,670
it's amazing. How about what, 16 million is gone? Anywho I said maybe $2.8 million, but you know.

1788
03:56:11,550 --> 03:56:11,550
okay. It is what it is. Look, it is what it is.

1789
03:56:16,110 --> 03:56:16,110
point being is we can say that it's a drop in the bucket,
But the bucket is really big right now because we have no money in it.

1790
03:56:25,510 --> 03:56:25,510
and the fact of the matter is we as a city do need the money.

1791
03:56:29,830 --> 03:56:29,830
I am certain that our residents are hurting,
But they're going to is a reality that we're going to hurt more later when we don't have

1792
03:56:39,470 --> 03:56:39,470
the money. It's kind of like what's going on in the condo community where we're telling
People,

1793
03:56:44,190 --> 03:56:44,190
if you would have just paid $10 more a month when you had the opportunity,
This $100 a month bill would not be so hurtful to the

1794
03:56:53,990 --> 03:56:53,990
pocketbook. But we take a chance because we don't want to increase liability on our
Residents,

1795
03:57:01,350 --> 03:57:04,590
whether it's our neighbors or they're all our neighbors. And but it winds up hurting them in the end when the chunk of change that they need to lay
Out is bigger,

1796
03:57:11,260 --> 03:57:11,260
like the pipes that are going to burst and the issues that we're going to have if we don't
Start saving money now for that rainy day that we know is coming,

1797
03:57:21,100 --> 03:57:21,100
the day we know when we have to remediate the pfas is coming.

1798
03:57:26,220 --> 03:57:26,220
and again, we follow the law, right? So we can do a spot treatment now and make everybody
Feel better for a gift card or whatever it might be.

1799
03:57:36,220 --> 03:57:36,220
or we could put more of that money away to make that bucket a little bit less harder to
Fill.

1800
03:57:42,660 --> 03:57:42,660
as we go through this process between now and 2027,
Which, ladies and gentlemen, is in, what,

1801
03:57:49,020 --> 03:57:49,020
six months? And I'm sure we're not expected on the dot for january.

1802
03:57:55,060 --> 03:57:57,420
so we might have an extra 12 months in there. But where are we finding the funds? The reason for the pfas litigation was because the
Pfas in our system and we received the money because

1803
03:58:07,410 --> 03:58:07,410
we need to remediate pfas. Now I know how to read the writing in the wall.

1804
03:58:14,210 --> 03:58:14,210
it's very, very, very clear. This money is not going to be spent in the manner in which
I'm suggesting,

1805
03:58:21,130 --> 03:58:21,130
which goes to remediating pfas and sorry. Commissioner.

1806
03:58:26,650 --> 03:58:26,650
right. I do feel that the writing on the wall shows that you're $900,000 request is not
Going to happen,

1807
03:58:34,130 --> 03:58:34,130
because you will only have the support. Potentially,
It feels like of one, but I thought it's very creative how the opportunity

1808
03:58:44,690 --> 03:58:44,690
has been presented. So it looks like there's a five zero vote for it so that people won't
Get criticized if they vote for

1809
03:58:54,610 --> 03:58:54,610
it, because the opportunity to return it is there.

1810
03:59:00,850 --> 03:59:00,850
very crafty, very smart. But I've always said that he is very crafty and very good at
Marketing.

1811
03:59:09,130 --> 03:59:09,130
so quite honestly. We all have our opinions. So the reality is,

1812
03:59:19,010 --> 03:59:19,010
ladies and gentlemen, if this thing should move forward,
As I truly suspect it will, and unless there's some games played between now and when I

1813
03:59:26,890 --> 03:59:26,890
finish or when it's voted on, I might be inclined to do exactly what he said or what he
Suggested,

1814
03:59:34,250 --> 03:59:34,250
because I don't think it's a bad idea. If I should take this fund and I should approve it.

1815
03:59:38,970 --> 03:59:38,970
my money is going specifically into the water department,
Into the pfas bucket.

1816
03:59:47,570 --> 03:59:51,090
vice mayor, your light is lit. Thank you, madam mayor. And I will preface this by saying that I'm asking my colleagues to take that into
Consideration as a part of the

1817
04:00:01,090 --> 04:00:01,090
item tonight that if the mayor should vote yes on this,
That the money, $100,000 is restricted to go back into pfas

1818
04:00:10,200 --> 04:00:10,200
remediation. That's what she said. And this is what we're going to hold her accountable
To.

1819
04:00:17,320 --> 04:00:17,320
mr. Manager is is our water safe to drink? It is.

1820
04:00:22,600 --> 04:00:22,600
vice mayor. Okay, so we don't need pfas remediation.

1821
04:00:30,120 --> 04:00:30,120
based on the the regulations that are coming down,
We will have to deal with that.

1822
04:00:37,200 --> 04:00:40,600
before the deadline. Okay. And you heard commissioner. Right. That says every. Michael, michael. Michael,
You understand the jamaican nomenclature.

1823
04:00:46,440 --> 04:00:46,440
I got I got the sense. Okay. So you think that putting half of the money away for a rainy
Day or to remediate pfas

1824
04:00:56,720 --> 04:00:56,720
is, is is wise. Vice mayor, I don't want to minimize 500,000 or $1 million,
But the amount of

1825
04:01:06,510 --> 04:01:06,510
money that we need for the new water treatment plant and the pfas and the other elements
Is close to $100 million.

1826
04:01:15,470 --> 04:01:15,470
so every nickel may do that. But you know it's a lot of nickels to get to the and so,

1827
04:01:25,390 --> 04:01:25,390
so whatever we put away is essentially, you know,
Fair, whatever we put away.

1828
04:01:34,510 --> 04:01:34,510
okay. And do you think it's also fair that some residents,
Even if it's 1 or 2, get a benefit from this?

1829
04:01:44,190 --> 04:01:44,190
everything we do is public purpose. And so you know,
Water treatment plant is public purpose.

1830
04:01:50,430 --> 04:01:50,430
roads are public purpose. So it's all part of the the service to the community.

1831
04:01:55,350 --> 04:01:55,350
okay. And let me tell you something. I get criticized for breathing.

1832
04:02:00,980 --> 04:02:00,980
and I've still been here nine, ten years later.

1833
04:02:05,860 --> 04:02:05,860
so I'm not, you know, shy to to be criticized.

1834
04:02:11,700 --> 04:02:11,700
I'm not afraid of people planting the wrong narrative in the media.

1835
04:02:19,820 --> 04:02:19,820
we heard from our attorney that this money is not intended to do a specific thing.

1836
04:02:28,900 --> 04:02:28,900
it is intended to do a broad range of items that serve a public

1837
04:02:38,580 --> 04:02:38,580
purpose. Correct. Attorney. Yes. It's unrestricted funds.

1838
04:02:43,100 --> 04:02:43,100
okay. All right. Well, thank you very much. And I hope we can call the question now.

1839
04:02:54,340 --> 04:02:54,340
city clerk the question that is before you is a request by the vice mayor to the
Commission to take $500,000

1840
04:03:04,660 --> 04:03:04,660
from the 1,064,000 $932,093.39 and use it for pfas

1841
04:03:14,660 --> 04:03:14,660
now. Question. Use it. Sorry. Excuse me. I want to ask a question.

1842
04:03:19,660 --> 04:03:19,660
the 500,000 is for the commission to be divided as however many people agree to it.

1843
04:03:24,500 --> 04:03:24,500
the balance of it. Will that be going to the water treatment utilities

1844
04:03:34,020 --> 04:03:34,020
plant? Where will that money be going? It would go to mr.

1845
04:03:38,460 --> 04:03:38,460
manager. The. The. The question at hand is asking for $500,000 to be used by the city
Commission in a manner in

1846
04:03:48,100 --> 04:03:48,100
which initiative funds are used at a later time.

1847
04:03:52,340 --> 04:03:52,340
it is your prerogative to provide the city commission with whatever you you you see fit.

1848
04:04:02,210 --> 04:04:02,210
we're not dealing with the 506 to $4000. Now we're dealing with $500,000.

1849
04:04:07,850 --> 04:04:11,490
that was not my item. We're dealing with $500,000 tonight. So I'd like to make sure that we deal with that.

1850
04:04:15,050 --> 04:04:15,050
and of course, I want to make sure that we put on the record that the mayor's $100,000 is
Going to be used for pfas.

1851
04:04:23,690 --> 04:04:23,690
that is what she said. And I want to make sure that that is understood a part of my
Motion.

1852
04:04:30,530 --> 04:04:30,530
so basically, the answer to my question is that the $564,932.39 remains unencumbered at
This

1853
04:04:40,210 --> 04:04:40,210
time, and that there is no requirement for it to go towards pfas remediation or the water
Treatment plan or anything dealing with helping utilities.

1854
04:04:48,970 --> 04:04:52,650
that's correct. I want I want to make sure, mr. Manager, that with this consensus that the commission.

1855
04:04:57,600 --> 04:04:57,600
however, we vote tonight would use that $500,000 effective immediately and that you will
Bring a budget

1856
04:05:07,480 --> 04:05:07,480
amendment to satisfy the spending of the commission,
Correct?

1857
04:05:12,960 --> 04:05:12,960
that's correct. We'll include in the budget amendment the recognition of the entire fund
And the allocations made

1858
04:05:22,640 --> 04:05:22,640
as you decide tonight. So there's no, I still have,
There's no, there's no there's nothing precludes us from tomorrow morning.

1859
04:05:32,600 --> 04:05:32,600
asking the city manager's office or the community development office to create a program
For residential assistance.

1860
04:05:43,040 --> 04:05:43,040
with the amount of money that we are equally distributed tonight or any way thereof,
Not with your consensus.

1861
04:05:50,480 --> 04:05:50,480
okay. So I'd like a point of clarification. City manager this item that comes back before
The commission is separate and apart from any other

1862
04:06:00,350 --> 04:06:00,350
budget amendments. It is specifically only for this to not be intertwined with anything
Else.

1863
04:06:05,910 --> 04:06:05,910
no, no, it would be part of the the budget amendment that also include other items.

1864
04:06:12,590 --> 04:06:12,590
you know, that needs to be amended. So this amends the budget,
Madam mayor as incoming dollars.

1865
04:06:19,550 --> 04:06:19,550
so it is just like any other grant that we receive that,
That we accept through a budget amendment and they are done

1866
04:06:29,470 --> 04:06:29,470
on their own accord. Many times they're not always in a single,
In a lump sum budget amendment.

1867
04:06:36,790 --> 04:06:36,790
they are in its own accord. And therefore, as such,
In order to keep the vote intact, it is highly suggested that the city manager puts it on

1868
04:06:46,710 --> 04:06:46,710
the agenda, as we do with other grant money or other money that comes in on a single line
Item.

1869
04:06:52,230 --> 04:06:52,230
it is approved on its own. Well, grant monies are recognized separately because they
Require an agreement with the granting

1870
04:07:01,990 --> 04:07:05,190
agency. This does not. This is money given to us. So we just need to recognize that into our into our into our budget.

1871
04:07:10,310 --> 04:07:14,190
okay. City clerk, please call the roll with commissioner wright. Want to put on the record what he's going to use his money for if he votes yes or no.

1872
04:07:18,830 --> 04:07:18,830
city. City clerk, please call the roll. City clerk,
Please call the roll.

1873
04:07:23,030 --> 04:07:23,030
commissioner. Ray. Yes. Mayor gomez. Yes. Commissioner.

1874
04:07:27,790 --> 04:07:27,790
daniel. Yes. Vice mayor bolton. Yes. Commissioner patterson.

1875
04:07:33,030 --> 04:07:36,670
yes. Thank you. Thank you. Right. Over to the water. To the water department. Ladies and gentlemen,
It is 1135.

1876
04:07:43,670 --> 04:07:43,670
get home safely. Meeting's adjourned. Thank you.