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CITY OF TAMARAC
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY COMMISSION OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2006
There will be a Workshop Meeting of the City Commission on Monday, April 24, 2006,
at 9:30 a.m. in Room 105 of Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88t" Avenue, Tamarac,
Florida, on the following:
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY MAYOR BETH FLANSBAUM-TALABISCO:
DISCUSSION RE: PROPOSED 1 % SALES TAX INCREASE TO PROVIDE
FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS IN BROWARD COUNTY: Discussion
regarding proposed 1 % sales tax increase to provide for transportation projects
in Broward County. — Former Broward County Commissioner John Hart
2. UPDATE ON TURNPIKE PROJECT: Update on turnpike project. — Nicole Kalil,
FDOT
3. PRESENTATION OF 2005 AUDIT REPORT (CAFR): Presentation of 2005 audit
report (CAFR). — Pablo Llerena, BKR Garcia and Financial Services Director
Steve Chapman
4. APRIL 26, 2006 AGENDA ITEMS:
a. Item No. 7. PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY — TAMARAC
JEWISH CENTER, INC. AND CITY Of TAMARAC: (TR10945) Motion to
approve Resolution authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute an
agreement for purchase and sale of real property between Tamarac Jewish
Center, Inc. (seller) and the City of Tamarac (buyer) in the amount of Seven
Hundred Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($725,000.00) for the city to purchase
50,000 +/- square feet of vacant land for the expansion of future economic
development interests. — City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller and Craig Eakin,
Special Counsel
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b. Item No. 6(d). OPPOSING LEGISLATION ELIMINATING CABLE
FRANCHISING RIGHTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: (TR10942) Urging
Congress and the Florida Legislature to oppose legislation that eliminates the
cable franchising rights of local governments; directing that this Resolution be
forwarded to Florida's Congressional Congregation, the Governor, the Broward
County Legislative Delegation, Broward County League of Cities, and the Florida
League of Cities. — Assistant City Manager Diane Phillips and City Attorney
Samuel S. Goren
C. Item No. 6(e). APPLICATION — 2006 TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT
PROGRAM — MEDIAN ENHANCEMENTS ALONG NOB HILL ROAD
BETWEEN SOUTHGATE BOULEVARD AND WESTWOOD DRIVE:
(TR10947) Seeking Federal Surface Transportation Program funds via an
application through the Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization to
the Florida Department of Transportation in the amount of $307,000 for median
enhancements along Nob Hill Road between Southgate Boulevard and
Westwood Drive; providing for a 10 percent cash match of $35,000 in local funds
for a total project cost of $342,000 in the event of approval of the application;
providing for acceptance of the award and executing of documents upon
approval. — Public Works Director Jack Strain and Special Projects
Coordinator Mike Gresek
d. Item No. 6(f). AWARDING BID FOR CITYWIDE JANITORIAL SERVICES:
(TR10940) Awarding Bid No. 06-08B to Cleaning Systems, Inc., for citywide
janitorial services; authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute an
agreement with Cleaning Systems, Inc.; authorizing an annual expenditure in an
amount not to exceed $211,800; approving a budget transfer of $13,000 within
the general fund. — Public Works Director Jack Strain
e. Item No. 6(b). APPOINTING COMMISSION LIAISONS TO TAMARAC
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: (TR10907) Appointing commission liaisons to
the Insurance Advisory Board, Investment Advisory Committee, Parks and
Recreation Board, Public Information Committee, Social Services Board, and
Veterans Affairs Committee to serve until the next general municipal election. —
City Clerk Marion Swenson
f. Item 6(c). AGREEMENT RENEWAL FOR AUDITING SERVICES:
(TR10941) Exercising the first renewal option to the existing agreement between
the City of Tamarac and BKR Garcia Company, PLLC, (formerly Grau & Co.), for
annual auditing services for fiscal year ending September 30, 2006; for a not to
exceed cost of $89,500. -- Financial Services Director Steve Chapman
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g. Item No. 6(g). AUTHORIZING FOUR -WEEK COMMISSION VACATION:
(TR10906) Authorizing a four -week consecutive period (July 15, 2006 — August
13, 2006) during which time the City Commission will not schedule any regular
meetings pursuant to Section 4.06 of the City Charter. — City Clerk Marion
Swenson
5. OVERVIEW OF THE CITY BUDGET AND BUDGET PROCESS: Overview of
the City budget and budget process. — Financial Services Director Steve
Chapman and Management and Budget Officer Chris Sammartino
6. DISCUSSION RE: TELEVISING COMMISSION MEETINGS: Discussion
regarding televising commission meetings. — Mayor Beth Flansbaum-
Talabisco, IT Director Levent Sucuoglu and Public Information Officer Lucy
Crockett
7. DISCUSSION RE: LEGISLATION SUPPORTING MANDATORY
INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS OF ELECTRIC POWER AT GASOLINE
SERVICE STATIONS: Discussion regarding mandatory installation of generators
of electric power at gasoline service stations. — Commissioner Harry Dressler
8. DISCUSSION RE: OPPOSING LEGISLATION INCREASING THE NUMBER
OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN BROWARD COUNTY: Discussion regarding
opposing legislation increasing the number of school districts in Broward County.
— Commissioner Harry Dressler
The City Commission may consider such other business as may come before it. All
meetings are open to the public. In the event this agenda must be revised, such revised
copies will be available to the public at the City Commission meeting.
Marion Swenson, CIVIC
City Clerk
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 will need a record of the
proceedings and for such purpose, 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.
The City of Tamarac complies with the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
If you are a disabled person requiring any accommodations or assistance, please notify
the City of such need at least 72 hours (3) days in advance. Additionally, if you are
hearing or speech impaired and need assistance, you may contact the Florida Relay
Service at either of the following numbers: 1-800-955-8770 or 1-800-955-8771.
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