HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-09-10 - City Commission Regular Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MAINLANDS 6 CIVIC ASSOCIATION
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2003
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the regular city commission meeting to
order at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at Mainlands 6 Civic
Association, 4920 NW 51 Court, Tamarac, FL.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Karen L. Roberts, Commissioner Edward
C. Portner, Commissioner Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, and Commissioner Marc L.
Sultanof.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft, and
City Clerk Marion Swenson.
Mayor Schreiber thanked the Mainlands 6 residents for the use of their clubhouse.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LED BY: Commissioner Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco.
INTRODUCTION
1. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:
a. Presentation by Finance Director Newman to Mayor and City Commission, of a
Certificate of Excellence for the Investment Policy awarded to the City of Tamarac from
the Municipal Treasurers' Association. Mayor Schreiber accepted and said this is a
credit to the city operation and Tamarac.
REPORTS
2. City Commission: Mayor Schreiber said he is pleased to announce that at the
next meeting the City Commission is going to approve an additional $15,000 senior
homestead exemption; within two years we will have the full $25,000 exemption in
place.
Commissioner Portner said it is a pleasure to come to Mainlands 6 and the Commission
has received the warmest welcome ever. Commissioner Partner said Mainlands 6
residents are the strongest supporters of Tamarac and it is an extreme pleasure for him
to be the first to bring a Commission meeting outside city hall. Commissioner Portner
thanked everyone for attending.
Vice Mayor Roberts expressed thanks to Mainlands 6 and said it is wonderful seeing all
the people who came out for tonight's meeting to see the Commission in action.
Commissioner Sultanof thanked Mainlands 6 and said he had been here during the
campaigns. Commissioner Sultanof said we should remember tomorrow, 9-11, and
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said there have been other invasions; it is important to remember the men and women
who have served our country. We will survive and the best is yet to come.
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco thanked everyone at Mainlands 6 and said she is
honored to be here. Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco spoke about her visits to the
twin towers site and said we should take time to remember all those who perished.
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco said we should give each other a hug and
remember how blessed we are.
3. City Attorney: City Attorney Kraft had no report.
4. City Manager: City Manager Miller reported that MSK Precision Products, Inc., a
division of Brinkman International Group has relocated its manufacturing operation to a
35,000 square foot facility in Tamarac Commerce Park at 10101 NW 67th Street,
previously occupied by ITW-Mims. MSK is a manufacturer and assembler of precision
turned products for aerospace, medical, telecommunications and commercial industries,
and employs about 80 people. Another CERT class was completed adding 14 trained
residents to the 350 that have previously completed the program. On October 18,
Tamarac Fire Rescue will host its annual open house; the public is welcome and
encouraged to attend. The Parks and Recreation Department will host the Junior
Orange Bowl Queen Pageant on October 4 at 7:00 p.m. at Tamarac Community Center.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Lynn Andrus, 4951 NW 55th Street, spoke about
problems resulting from pressure cleaning her shingle roof after receiving a code
enforcement citation. City Manager Miller said normally shingle roofs are chemically
cleaned. Mayor Schreiber explained the idea is to help people keep their property clean
so property values remain high. Commissioner Portner said according to code
compliance personnel the best way to clean a shingle roof is by spraying it with ordinary
bleach and leaving it on. City Manager Miller suggested Ms. Andrus speak with
Community Development Director King about the city's home repair program. Loretta
Bacus, 4915 NW 55th Street, spoke about a similar situation that occurred 5 years ago.
Mayor Schreiber said the problem should be looked into so future incidents are
prevented. Denise Raymond, 4927 NW 55th Court, spoke about setback problems and
the need for and cost of a variance regarding installation of screening on her house.
Mayor Schreiber said the fee for a variance is too steep and should be reduced. City
Manager Miller said consideration could be given to a reduction of the fee for single-
family homeowners and suggested Ms. Raymond speak with Community Development
Director King. Anita Marsh, 4948 NW 55th Street, spoke about low flying airplanes on
approach to landing at Executive Airport. Mayor Schreiber said an agreement was to
be signed changing the routes and asked Ms. Marsh to send him a letter for follow-up
with the airport. Mercedes Reynolds, 4906 NW 52" d Court, spoke about cars speeding
on Rock Island Road and Mayor Schreiber suggested Ms. Reynolds speak with Chief
Dugger. Jasmine Barnaby, 5003 NW 50th Street, commended the Commission for
holding this meeting in the community. Dot Murphy, 5008 NW 50th Court, said the
Mayor and Commission's presence in the community means so much to the grassroots;
many of these people have never attended a Commission meeting. Ms. Murphy said
the Tamarac Presidents Council appreciates the Commission giving seniors the full
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$25,000 exemption. Mayor Schreiber said it is good to hear everyone's comments at
tonight's meeting; the city belongs to the people and they should take good care of it.
Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved the removal of item
6(c) from the agenda. AGREEMENT — TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT: (TR10180) Executing a Site Lease Agreement
with AT&T Wireless Service of Florida for the installation of a telecommunications
antenna and associated equipment on the existing tower at Tamarac Sports Complex;
authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute any permit applications as may be
required on behalf of the city as owner of the property. On roll call Commissioner
Portner voted "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco
"yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", and Commissioner Sultanof "yes". Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
6. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Portner moved approval of
all items on the consent agenda with the exception of Item 6(c) which was removed
from the agenda. On roll call Vice Mayor Roberts voted "yes", Commissioner
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes', Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and
Commissioner Portner "yes". Motion carried.
a. APPROVE the minutes of the August 27, 2003 regular City Commission meeting.
APPROVED
b. APPROVE the minutes of the September 4, 2003 special City Commission
meeting.
APPROVED
C. AGREEMENT — TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA AND ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT: (TR10180) Executing a Site Lease Agreement with AT&T
Wireless Service of Florida for the installation of a telecommunications antenna
and associated equipment on the existing tower at Tamarac Sports Complex;
authorizing the appropriate City Officials to execute any permit applications as
may be required on behalf of the city as owner of the property.
REMOVED FROM AGENDA
d. ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT - METROPCS - LEASE OF PROPERTY:
(TR10221) Executing the first addendum to site lease agreement between City of
Tamarac and MetroPCS California/Florida, Inc., for the lease of property for
installation of a telecommunications antenna and associated equipment.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-206
e. BID AWARD — FURNISH, DELIVER AND DISCHARGE OF QUICKLIME:
(TR10230) Awarding Bid 03-24B, "Furnish, Deliver and Discharge of Quicklime"
to and executing an agreement with Chemical Lime Company of Alabama, Inc.
for a period of one year with four (4) additional one-year renewal options, issued
on behalf of the Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Cooperative.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-207
f. SINGLE FAMILY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES RATE INCREASE:
(TR10234) Authorizing an increase in the Single -Family Solid Waste Collection
Services monthly rate from $16.56 to $17.31, effective October 1, 2003;
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authorizing an increase in the purchase price of City Logo Bags from $1.31 to
$1.38, effective October 1, 2003.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-208
g. MULTI -FAMILY SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES RATE INCREASE:
(TR10235) Authorizing a tipping fee increase of $0.152 per cubic yard and a
Consumer Price Index increase of 2.87% for Residential Multi -Family Solid
Waste Collection Services, effective October 1, 2003.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-209
h. GRANT APPLICATION — DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTHGATE LINEAR PARK:
(TR10228) Seeking grant funding in the amount of $200,000 from the
Department of Environmental Protection through the Florida Recreation
Development Assistance Program for the development of Southgate Linear Park.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-210
i. FMIT PROPERTY AND CASUALTY PREMIUM FOR FY04: (TR10239) Renewal
of Property, General Liability, Automobile Liability, Automobile Physical Damage
and Workers' Compensation lines of coverage with the Florida Municipal
Insurance Trust for a one (1) year period beginning October 1, 2003 at a cost of
$1,017,030, and payment of any increase resulting from the annual premium
audit.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-211
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
7. APPOINTING VOTING DELEGATE TO THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES'
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING AT THE CONGRESS OF CITIES IN NASHVILLE,
TENNESSEE: (TR10229) Appointing as the City of Tamarac's Voting
Delegate to the National League of Cities' Annual Business Meeting at the Congress of
Cities in Nashville, Tennessee; appointing as the City of Tamarac's
Alternate Delegate to the National League of Cities' Annual Business Meeting at the
Congress of Cities in Nashville, Tennessee; directing the City Clerk to send a copy of
this Resolution to the National League of Cities. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary
Resolution 10229 by title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner
Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. Vice Mayor Roberts seconded by
Commissioner Portner moved appointment of Commissioner Portner as voting delegate
and Mayor Schreiber as alternate voting delegate. On roll call Commissioner
Flansbaum-Talabisco voted "yes", Commissioner Partner "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", and Vice Mayor Roberts "yes'. Motion carried.
Commissioner Partner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval of
Temporary Resolution 10229, as amended, appointing Commissioner Portner as voting
delegate and Mayor Schreiber as alternate voting delegate. On roll call Commissioner
Portner voted "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Vice Mayor
Roberts "yes', and Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried. City
Attorney Kraft added that the Commission discussed this item in open session at
Monday's workshop meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-212
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ORDINANCE - FIRST READING
8. AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — SECTION 24-71:
(T02018) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 24 of the City
of Tamarac Code of Ordinances entitled, "Zoning", Section 24-71 entitled "Review and
Consideration of Variances and Appeals by the Planning Board" authorizing the City to
collect a fee for processing a variance application (Case No. 31-Z-03); providing for
codification. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 2018, Revision No. 1, on
first reading by title. Commissioner Portner seconded by Commissioner Sultanof
moved approval. On roll call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Commissioner
Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes". Motion carried.
APPROVED ON FIRST READING SEPTEMBER 10, 2003
PUBLIC HEARINGS 7:00 P.M. OR THEREAFTER
ORDINANCES - SECOND READINGS
9. AMENDING CHAPTER 24 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — SECTIONS 24-71 (e)
AND (g): (T02016) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading amending Chapter
24 of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances entitled "Zoning", Article II
"Administration", Division 3 "Planning Board", Section 24-71 entitled "Review and
Consideration of Variances and Appeals by Planning Board", by eliminating references
to Board of Adjustment; providing for codification. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary
Ordinance 2016 on second reading by title. Commissioner Sultanof seconded by
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval. Community Development
Director King gave a presentation and noted this clarifies the code by eliminating
references to the Board of Adjustment since the Planning Board now considers
variances. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing. Sylvia Doubleday, 4926 NW
52"d Court, spoke about elimination or reduction of the fee for processing variance
applications. Community Development Director King said the fee is tied to Item 8 on the
agenda. Mayor Schreiber suggested people's ability to pay be looked into and the fee
be waived or reduced if necessary. Community Development Director King said the
Mayor and Commission have the ability to waive the fee. Commissioner Sultanof asked
Community Development Director King to find the means to adjust the fee for single-
family homes and bring it to the Commission. Community Development Director King
responded he anticipates the fee schedule coming before the Commission in
November. Commissioner Portner confirmed that Item 8, T02018, gives the
Commission the ability to set fees by resolution. With no one else wishing to speak,
Mayor Schreiber closed the public hearing. On roll call Vice Mayor Roberts voted "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-
Talabisco "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2003-19
10. AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — ARTICLE III,
CREATING DIVISION 14 ENTITLED "ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE: (T02019) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading amending
Chapter 2 of the City of Tamarac Code of Ordinances entitled, "Administration", Article
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III "Boards, Committees, Commissions", creating Division 14 entitled, "Economic
Development Advisory Committee", Sections 2-234.37 through 2-234.42 as provided
herein to serve in an advisory capacity in matters relating to economic development
within the City of Tamarac; providing for appointment of new board members and
providing for specified duties (Case No. 32-Z-03); providing for codification. City
Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 2019 on second reading by title.
Commissioner Sultanof seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved
approval. Mayor Schreiber explained the idea is to foster economic development which
builds up the tax base, enabling the city to provide public services. Mayor Schreiber
opened the public hearing and Jay Koutcher, 8173 Royal Palm Court, said more people
would be willing to serve on boards and committees if the meeting times were later.
Mayor Schreiber said this is a possibility as we want to encourage more participation.
With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Schreiber closed the public hearing. On roll
call Mayor Schreiber voted "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", Commissioner Sultanof
"yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", and Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes".
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2003-20
11. AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE TAMARAC CODE — ARTICLE VIII, POLICE
OFFICER PENSION PLAN: (TO2021) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading
amending Chapter 16, Pensions and Retirement, Article VIII - Police Officer Pension
Plan; providing for a subsidy benefit of $220.00 per month for participants who retire on
or after 10/01/02; providing for codification. City Attorney Kraft read Temporary
Ordinance 2021, Revision No. 1, on second reading by title. Vice Mayor Roberts
seconded by Commissioner Sultanof moved approval. Mayor Schreiber said this is
state mandated and opened the public hearing. Sylvia Doubleday, 4926 NW 52nd
Court, asked what percentage came onto the Tamarac force as former policemen.
Mayor Schreiber asked Ms. Doubleday to leave her name as this would have to be
researched by the pension board. Commissioner Sultanof confirmed that the men in
the Tamarac police department were not from the outside and this benefit comes out of
the pension fund. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Schreiber closed the public
hearing. On roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-
Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts "yes", and Commissioner
Portner "yes". Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2003-21
QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
City Attorney Kraft said numbers 12, 13, 14 and 15 on the agenda are companion items
and could be heard together with separate motions.
12. AMENDING PRIOR ZONING — "FORT LAUDERDALE TRUCK FARMS
SUBDIVISION" PLAT: (TO2017) Motion to adopt Ordinance on second reading
amending prior zoning of certain real estate property (aka: Fort Lauderdale Truck
Farms Subdivision Plat) from B-2 (Community Business District) to R-4A (Planned
Apartment Residential District) lands commonly known as a portion of Tract 15 of the
"Fort Lauderdale Truck Farms Subdivision" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 31 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida,
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located at the northwest corner of NW 57th Street and NW 79th Avenue (Case No. 28-Z-
03); providing for amendment of the official zoning map to reflect such change.
13. DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND PLAT APPROVAL — "FORT LAUDERDALE
TRUCK FARMS SUBDIVISION" PLAT: (TR10207) Motion to approve Resolution
issuing Development Order No. 325 and granting Plat approval of a boundary plat for
the "Tuscany Plat" requested by Holland & Knight, LLP, located on the northwest corner
of NW 79th Avenue and NW 57th Street, specifically a replat of a portion of Tract 15 of
the "Fort Lauderdale Truck Farms Subdivision" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 31 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida
(Case No. 18-P-03); providing for conditions of approval; providing for execution of said
plat.
14. SPECIAL EXCEPTION — TUSCANY TOWN HOMES: (TR10231) Motion to
approve Resolution granting a Special Exception to allow the construction of more than
one (1) principal building on the subject property in an R-4A (Planned Apartment
Residential District) zoning category to Tuscany Town Homes, located on the northwest
corner of NW 57th Street and NW 79th Avenue, specifically a portion of Tract 15 of the
"Fort Lauderdale Truck Farms Subdivision" Plat, according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 31 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida
(Case No. 29-Z-03); providing for conditions of approval.
15. REVISED DEVELOPMENT ORDER AND NEW DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN —
TUSCANY TOWN HOMES: (TR10236) Motion to approve Resolution issuing Revised
Development Order No. 325.1 and granting New Development Site Plan approval to
Tuscany Town Homes to allow the construction of an eighty-six (86) unit town home
development with associated parking, landscaping and infrastructure improvements,
located at the northwest corner of NW 79th Avenue and NW 57th Street, specifically a
portion of Tract 15 of the "Fort Lauderdale Truck Farms Subdivision" Plat, according to
the Plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 31 of the Public Records of Broward
County, Florida (Case No. 16-SP-03); providing for conditions of approval.
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Ordinance 2017 on second reading by title. Vice
Mayor Roberts seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval.
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10207 by title. Commissioner Partner
seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval.
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10231 by title. Vice Mayor Roberts
seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval.
City Attorney Kraft read Temporary Resolution 10236 by title. Vice Mayor Roberts
seconded by Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco moved approval.
City Attorney Kraft explained the quasi-judicial procedures, and Attorney Gerald L.
Knight waived his quasi-judicial rights for Items 12, 13, 14 and 15 on behalf of the
applicant. Community Development Director King gave a presentation on Items 12, 13,
14 and 15. Community Development Director King noted that upon completion of the
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main street feasibility study, United Homes complied with staff's request to re -orient 20
homes along 57th Street. Community Development Director King explained the
ingress/egress points along 79th Avenue and 57th Street and said this project is a great
kick-off to get Main Street moving forward. Mayor Schreiber said property values will be
enhanced with the development of Main Street. Vice Mayor Roberts questioned units
per acre and expressed concern about traffic on 57th Street. Community Development
Director King responded there will be 10 units per acre based off gross acreage; the
opening closest to 79th Avenue is an entrance to the development only, and the
westernmost opening is a right turn out only. Commissioner Portner said Tamarac is
fortunate in that Community Development Director King insists the right thing be done
and developers understand this and comply. Commissioner Sultanof commended Mr.
Mijares for working with the city. Mayor Schreiber opened the public hearing. Sylvia
Doubleday, 4926 NW 52"d Court, spoke about overcrowding in the schools. Community
Development Director King responded the school board determined there will be
sufficient capacity. Pat Cavallino, 4915 NW 51 st Avenue, asked why single-family
homes are not being built and Mayor Schreiber said it may not be economically feasible;
development is based on size of the area. Tony Mijares, United Homes International,
explained that smaller parcels require a higher density development to be financiallX
feasible. Jay Koutcher, 8173 Royal Palm Court, spoke about traffic concerns on 79t
Avenue across from the post office and the city's lack of an education advisory board.
Mayor Schreiber said the post office is a major problem and has outgrown its
usefulness. Commissioner Portner said he had discussed an education board at a
Commission workshop and believes the matter now lies with Stephanie Kraft. City
Manager Miller confirmed that Stephanie Kraft has asked for Commission and staff
participation on the board. Helen Thomas, 4111 NW 47th Court, spoke about the
proliferation of multi -family developments, and Mayor Schreiber said due to the
economy and value of land, development of multi -family homes is more economically
feasible. Commissioner Sultanof said there is a good balance in Tamarac. Antoinette
Cangello, 4951 NW 57th Terrace, questioned the schools' absorption of children from
this development and Community Development Director King explained the process
followed in determining the numbers. With no one else wishing to speak, Mayor
Schreiber closed the public hearing.
Temporary Ordinance No. 2017, on roll call Vice Mayor Roberts voted "yes",
Commissioner Sultanof "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-
Talabisco "yes", and Mayor Schreiber "yes". Motion carried.
ORDINANCE NO. 0-2003-22
Temporary Resolution No. 10207, on roll call Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco
voted "yes", Commissioner Portner "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Commissioner
Sultanof "yes", and Vice Mayor Roberts "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-213
Temporary Resolution No. 10231, on roll call Commissioner Sultanof voted "yes",
Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber "yes", Vice Mayor Roberts
"yes", and Commissioner Partner "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-214
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Temporary Resolution No. 10236, on roll call Commissioner Partner voted "yes", Vice
Mayor Roberts "yes", Commissioner Flansbaum-Talabisco "yes", Mayor Schreiber
"yes", and Commissioner Sultanof "yes". Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. R2003-215
END OF QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
There being no further business to come before the City Commission, Mayor Schreiber
adjourned the regular meeting at 8:30 p.m.
MARION SWENSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
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JOE SCHREIBER
MAYOR