HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-11 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Talabisco called the workshop meeting to order at 9:34 a.m.
on Monday, October 11, 2010 in Room 105, Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88 Avenue,
Tamarac, FL.
PRESENT: Mayor Beth Talabisco, Vice Mayor Harry Dressler, Commissioner Pamela
Bushnell, Commissioner Michelle J. Gomez, and Commissioner Diane Glasser.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, Deputy City Manager Michael
Cernech, Assistant City Attorney Julie Klahr and City Clerk Peter M. J. Richardson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Talabisco led the pledge of allegiance.
2. Item No. 6 (g) on the Consent Agenda. FLU SHOTS — 2010; (TR11934) A
Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, authorizing the
appropriate City officials to execute a Hold Harmless Agreement between the City of
Tamarac and University Hospital relating to the donation and administration of two
hundred (200) free flu shots to Tamarac Residents and City employees at the Tamarac
Community Center on a date to be determined; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Linda Probert provided an overview of the
proposed program details, noting that the initial distribution of free seasonal flu shots for
City employees and residents would take place on October 22"d. She noted that a
single flu shot would be needed this year and that the inoculations would be offered on
a first come, first served basis.
3. Item No. 6 (h) on the Consent Agenda. BSO PERMIT FOR SPECIAL DETAILS;
(TR11935) A resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute a Broward Sheriffs Office Permit
Application for Special Details for Police Services to be used the Parks and Recreation
Department in an amount not to exceed $62,792 in FY 11; approving funding from the
Parks and Recreation Accounts; providing for conflicts, providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Linda Probert and BSO Tamarac Chief Mark
Duguay noted that the proposal was to provide additional park patrol hours on Friday
evenings and Sundays. Ms. Probert noted that this proposal supported Strategic Goal
Number Five. Chief Duguay responded to questions from the Mayor and City
Commissioners about the canine unit and the specific role of Sheriff Office personnel in
deterring potential incidents of crime at City of Tamarac Parks facilities.
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3. Item No. 6 (e) on the Consent Agenda. Microsoft Enterprise Agreement;
(TR11928) A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
approving the acquisition of a three (3) year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement paid
annually to be purchased from SHI International Corp.; authorizing budget amendments
for proper accounting purposes; authorizing an expenditure of $430,766.16, providing
for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Levent Sucuoglu, Information Technology Director, stated that he was proposing that
the City Commission authorize City staff to purchase Microsoft software on an
enterprise -wide basis in order to standardize City computer desktop operations. Mr.
Sucuoglu stated that the proposed course of action would result in net savings of
approximately $268,000 over a ten (10) year timeframe. Vice Mayor Dressler stated
that the proposed course of action would be a particularly good investment in the event
that significant inflation was experienced any time during the next decade.
4. Item No. 6 (d) on the Consent Agenda. Design/Build of Automated Stormwater
Gate Valves (TR11907). A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac,
Florida, awarding RFP #10-02R to and approving an Agreement with Intercounty
Engineering, Inc. for the design/build of an automated gate system; authorizing the
appropriate City Officials to execute an Agreement with Intercounty Engineering Inc. for
said design/build project in an amount not to exceed $4482,975.00 which includes a
contract price of $419,978 and a $62,997 contingency; authorizing budget amendments
for proper accounting purposes; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
Jack Strain, Director of Public Works, stated that the installation of the automated
stormwater gate valves would help to mitigate stormwater intrusion and loss of surface
water within City waterways and canals. Mr. Strain also noted that the installation of the
gates would enhance the City's ability to maintain water levels during periods of drought
and reduce hazard potentials during occurrences of heavy rain. Mayor Talabisco
inquired about the anticipated timeframe for project completion. Mr. Strain said the
project design and installation would take a maximum of 248 days, with the project
being completed prior to the next dry season in 2011. Commissioner Glasser inquired
whether funds for the proposed project were included in the City's budget. Mr. Strain
stated that funding was approved and available in the City's proposed Capital
Improvements Program (CIP).
5. Item No. 6 (f) on the Consent Agenda. St. Malacy Church — Waiver of Fees (TR
11932). A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida,
authorizing the appropriate City Officials to grant a waiver of fees in the amount of
$1,558.90 and to extend the hours of operation to 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, November
4, 2010 through Saturday, November 6, 2010, and on Sunday, November 7, 2010 to
10:00 p.m.; and to approve the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages for the
Saint Malachy Catholic Church, located at 6200 John Horan Terrace (northeast corner
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of NW 61St Street and University Drive) during the operation of the Saint Malachy
Catholic Church Annual Carnival beginning Thursday, November 4, 2010 and ending
Sunday, November 7, 2010; Case No. 20-MI-10; providing for conditions of approval;
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Director of Community Development Jennifer Bramley stated that St. Malachy Church
was requesting the same waiver relative to fees, extended hours of operation, and the
ability to sell and dispense alcoholic beverages relative to their annual carnival event.
Ms. Bramley said that City staff was recommending that the City Commission approve
all three of the requests being made by St. Malachy Catholic Church. Mayor Talabisco
noted that St. Malachy Church was quite instrumental in assisting less fortunate
community residents through programs such as a food bank and clothing distribution
program. Commissioner Bushnell also said that St. Malachy Church provided
assistance to persons requiring utility bill payment assistance and similar matters.
6. Item No. 8 (a) on Ordinances First Reading. 2"d Amendment Ordinance 2010-13
FY 2010 Budget; (TO 2213) Motion to adopt an Ordinance of the City Commission of
the City of Tamarac, Florida on first reading amending Ordinance 2010-13, which
amended the City of Tamarac budget for the general fund and each of the operating
funds and the capital improvements fund for the Fiscal Year 2010, by increasing the
total revenues and expenditures by a total of $1,900,686 as detailed in Exhibit A
attached hereto; providing for severability; providing for an effective date.
Director of Financial Services Mark Mason detailed the proposed major adjustments to
the FY2010 operating budget, including: $1,215,000 related to the final payment for the
Temple Beth Torah site and related demolition activity, $300,000 for the funding the
Department of Justice grant awarded prior to September 30, 2010 and $224,326 to
correct the Building Fund Reserve and Expenditure Budget, via a transfer from the
General Fund to the Special Reserve Fund. Mr. Mason said he was recommending
approval of Temporary Ordinance 2213 on first reading.
City Manager Jeff Miller noted that there had been a fairly widespread malfunction in the
Broward County traffic signalization system earlier this morning. Mr. Miller stated that
only a few minor "fender benders" had been reported relative to this interruption in traffic
system signalization. Ms. Klahr did not have anything to report from the City Attorney's
Office.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Talabisco adjourned the workshop meeting at 10:31 a.m.
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Peter M. J. R' hardson
City Clerk
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