HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-02-13 - City Commission Regular Meeting AgendaCALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
CITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
City Hall - Commission Chambers
February 13, 2013
INTRODUCTION
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Introduction to Commission by Broward County District 1 Commissioner Martin David Kiar
Introduction to Commission by Broward County District 1 Commissioner Martin David Kiar
b. Update Regarding Tamarac BSO Explorer Accomplishments for 2012 and Recognition of the
2012 Tamarac Explorer of the Year
Update Regarding Tamarac BSO Explorer Accomplishments for 2012 and Recognition of the 2012
Tamarac Explorer of the Year (Requested by BSO Interim Chief Fred Wood)
C. Human Trafficking Prevention Awareness Dav Proclamation
Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor Beth Talabisco proclaiming February 13, 2013 as "Human
Trafficking Prevention Awareness Day". (Requested by Mayor Beth Talabisco)
2. CITY COMMISSION REPORTS
a. Commissioner Bushnell
b. Commissioner Atkins Grad
c. Commissioner Glasser
d. Vice Mayor Dressler
e. Mayor Talabisco
3. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Any member of the public may speak to any issue that is not agendized for public hearing at this meeting.
Speakers will be limited to three minutes during this item and at public hearings. There will be a thirty (30) minute
aggregate time limit for this item, and speakers are encouraged to sign up in advance with the City Clerk prior to
their participation.
When an issue has been designated as quasi-judicial, public remarks shall only be heard during a quasi-judicial
hearing that has been properly noticed for that matter.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF TIME ALLOCATIONS -MOTIONS TO TABLE
The Chair at this time will announce those items that have been given a specific time to be heard, and will entertain
motions from the Commission members to table those items that require research. The Commission may agendize
by majority consent matters of an urgent nature which have come to the Commission's attention after publication.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed under Consent Agenda are viewed to be routine and the recommendation will be enacted by
ONE MOTION in the form listed below. If discussion is desired, then, in accordance with Resolution 2003-15,
Sec. 4.5, the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
a. Approval of the January 23, 2013 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes
Approval of the January 23, 2013 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes
b. TR12288 - Approving Amendment #4 to Agreement with the Ferguson Group for Federal
Lobbying Services
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; approving Amendment #4 to
the Agreement between the City of Tamarac and the Ferguson Group, LLC, for federal lobbying
services, extending the term of the agreement for a one year period effective February 13, 2013
through February 12, 2014 at a cost not to exceed eighty-five thousand five hundred ($85,500.00)
dollars per year; authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute the amendment to the
agreement for lobbying services; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for
an effective date.
c. TR12303 - Approve an ILA with Broward County for Design and Construction of ADA
Accessible Bus Stops
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; authorizing the appropriate City
Officials to execute an Interlocal Agreement between Broward County and the City of Tamarac for
the Design and Construction of ADA Accessible Bus Stops; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
d. TR12299 - Relay for Life In -Kind Support and Waiver of Fees
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving a request on behalf
of the American Cancer Society for In -kind Support for the Tamarac/North Lauderdale Relay for Life
event benefitting the American Cancer Society to be held at Millennium Middle School May 17-18,
2013; providing for permits, proper insurance and execution of lease agreement for in -kind
equipment; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
e. TR12305 - 1 st Amendment to Reciprocal Use Agreement with School Board of Broward
County
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the appropriate City
Officials to execute the First Amendment to Reciprocal Use Agreement between the City of Tamarac
and the School Board of Broward County, Florida, to provide reciprocal use of City and School Board
facilities; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.
7. REGULAR AGENDA
a. TR12309 - Project Monodose for a Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, recommending approval of
Project Monodose for a Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund; recommending Project Monodose as
a Qualified Target Industry Business pursuant to Section 288.106, Florida statutes; committing the
City to payment of a percentage of the Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund as a local match as
required by State Statute; authorizing City Officials to provide a local match or local financial support
for the Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund in the form of cash; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
8. ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING
9. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
10. ORDINANCE(S) -SECOND READING
a. T02270 - Firefighter Pension Plan Amendment
Motion to adopt an Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, on second
reading amending Chapter 16, Pensions and Retirement, Article VI Firefighter Pension Plan;
amending the definition of "average final compensation" in Section 16-401 of the Plan to exclude
other non-taxable reimbursement, leave payments other than at separation, and overtime in excess
of 300 hours per year; amending Section 16-408 to increase participant contributions from 9 percent
to 10 112 percent of total cash remuneration paid for services; amending Sections 16-462, 16-467,
16-470, and 16-489, providing for eight (8) vesting credits for participants hired on or after January 1,
2013; amending Section 16-468 to lower the interest paid on a return of participant contributions
from 5 percent to 2.5 percent; amending Sections 16-496 and 16-497 providing for changes in
disability retirement benefits in accordance with disability benefits provided for in the Florida
Retirement System; amending Section 16-501 correcting for previous scrivener's error by adding the
word "compensation"; amending Section 16-503 increasing pension COLA start date from 3 years to
5 years after January 1st of retirement date for participants that retire on or after June 1, 2013;
providing for a savings clause; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability and providing for an effective date.
PASSED ON FIRST READING JANUARY 23, 2013
11. QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING(S)
12. OTHER
The City Commission may consider and act upon such other business as may come before it. In the event this
agenda must be revised, such revised copies will be available to the public at the City Commission meeting.
Pursuant to Chapter 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City
Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is based.
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person requiring any accommodations or assistance, please notify the City Clerk's Office at (954)-597-3505 of
such need at least 48 hours (2 days) in advance. Additionally, if you are hearing or speech impaired and need
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800-955-8771.
Patricia Teufel, CIVIC
Interim City Clerk