HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-10-10 - City Commission Workshop Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING
MOND", OCTOBER 10, 2005
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Schreiber called the Workshop Meeting of the City
Commission to order on Monday, October, 10, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 105 of
Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, Florida.
PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco,
Commissioner Edward C. Portner, Commissioner Marc L. Sultanof, and Commissioner
Karen L. Roberts.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, Interim City Attorney Samuel S.
Goren, Deputy City Manager Michael C. Cernech, and City Clerk Marion Swenson.
Mayor Schreiber led the pledge of allegiance.
1. OCTOBER 11.2005 AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Schreiber moved out of the regular order of business on the workshop agenda to
take up Item 1(b).
b. Item No. 60). AWARD OF RFP#05-17R — MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR FIRE
RESCUE: (TR10807) Awarding the Request for Proposal #05-17R to L. Scott Ulin
Emergency Medical Services Incorporated for medical direction and supervision of the
Tamarac Fire Rescue Medical Services, for a three year term at a cost of Forty
Thousand Dollars each year, for a total cost of One Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars,
with the right to renew for two (2), two (2) year terms. Chief Budzinski,
Purchasing/Contracts Manager Glatz and Dr. Ulin appeared. Chief Budzinski gave a
presentation and said the new contract is for three years with two 2-year renewal
options. The terms are the same as the previous contract. Commissioner Portner
questioned language in the backup regarding Dr. Ulin being the best fit for Tamarac,
and Chief Budzinski explained while other medical directors are well qualified and able
to perform the necessary services, their styles may vary. Dr. Ulin's approach is hands
on and he is very visible; he is in the stations 4-5 days out of each week and his
personal involvement and commitment is significant. Commissioner Portner questioned
Dr. Ulin regarding the AED's and Dr. Ulin responded an ordinance and training program
should be developed. Chief Budzinski explained Tamarac already has an ordinance in
place, and the City of Tamarac supports encouragement of businesses to have the
equipment in place. Commissioner Portner questioned the cost of the equipment.
Chief Budzinski responded $1,500 $3,000 each, and added Tamarac has gotten a
quantity discount which the vendor extended to other businesses in the community.
Commissioner Sultanof questioned Dr. Ulin on the use of a defibrillator when a person
has not reached total unconsciousness and Dr. Ulin said this important issue has
generated much debate. Dr. Ulin added training, ongoing monitoring of the equipment
and those using it is imperative. Additionally, the equipment is created so it will not
work unless the shock is warranted. Chief Budzinski explained the city's ordinance
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included checking the locations and conditions of the AED's throughout the city.
Commissioner Sultanof said he would like the city to pursue grants from the American
Heart Association. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said 13 years ago she
administered CPR to an individual, and had she not taken a refresher course she does
not believe she would be able to do it again. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked
how Chief Budzinski suggests staff be encouraged to take the course again. Chief
Budzinski said certification is good for two years; based on recent discussions, a
refresher program will be scheduled within one year of certification. People need to feel
comfortable administering CPR. Commissioner Portner questioned the use of paddles
for AED's and Dr. Ulin said the original concept was for the hand-held paddles but that
was changed to less risky use of two pads. Dr. Ulin praised the Mayor and City
Commission, Tamarac Administration and Chief Budzinski on the professionalism and
camaraderie of the Fire Department.
a. Item No. 7. PURCHASE OF 10 ACRES ADJACENT TO THE PUBLIC
SERVICES COMPLEX: (TR10828) Motion to approve Resolution authorizing the
appropriate city officials to execute an agreement for purchase and sale of real property
between SRDE Realty LLC (seller) and the City of Tamarac (buyer) in the amount of Six
Million Eight Hundred Sixty Thousand Six Hundred Fifty -Two Dollars ($6,860,652.00)
for the city to purchase 10+/- acres of vacant land for the expansion of facilities within
the City of Tamarac. City Manager Miller and Attorney Eakin appeared. City Manager
Miller said the site in question is 10 acres on Nob Hill Road between the Public Services
Complex and State Street. The land is platted and cleared and the city intends to
acquire the property to expand the Public Services Complex by building a utility building
on the 10 acres. The existing building will then be used for Parks and Recreation
maintenance, the bus operation (including staff), and to house non-essential/non-
customer service oriented activities from the Tamarac Community Center. The cost of
the property is $6.8 million and funding is available in the utilities fund. At this time we
do not have to generate bonds for the purchase, but that may be a recommendation
from the Financial Services Department. Mayor Schreiber questioned the frontage on
Nob Hill Road that is not slated for city use and City Manager Miller said it is anticipated
that we will use the site and leave the other half available for sale to recoup some of
the city's investment. Commissioner Sultanof asked if the entrance to the anticipated
facility would be on State Street and spoke of bonding vs. paying cash for the property.
Commissioner Roberts said she did not agree with bonding for the purchase and said
the access for utilities and public works is currently on Nob Hill Road and questioned
whether there would be a connector road in back to connect the existing facilities with
the new. City Manager Miller said State Street would be a secondary point of access.
Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said she would rather hear from the Director of
Financial Services prior to making a decision on the method of paying for the property.
Director of Financial Services Chapman said the utilities fund has the cash available to
make the purchase but there are other issues to consider, such as interest rates,
development of the property, and past debt in the utilities fund. The financial analysts
are reviewing the utility fund and will make their recommendation. Commissioner
Portner questioned the indebtedness if the city was to bond the purchase and the cost
to build on the property. Director of Financial Services Chapman said it would depend
on the bond but at $10 million over 20 years it would cost $500,000 per year. City
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Manager Miller said the approximate cost to build would be $3 million - $5 million.
Commissioner Portner asked if it is more feasible to bond the entire project or pay cash.
Director of Financial Services Chapman said if we have the cash available and are able
to meet our liquidated needs in the fund there is no problem paying cash. However,
people paying for these services today may not get the benefits of the building in the
future. Commissioner Portner said he prefers to bond. Commissioner Sultanof asked if
the utility indebtedness is reflected in the bond issue and added we will need more than
$10 million unless we have the ability to sell the unused land. Interim City Attorney
Goren referenced language in the resolution regarding State Statute and said the
property must be appraised by two certified appraisers. If the purchase price for the
land exceeds the appraised value by $500,000 then the purchase must be approved by
a super majority (4-1) vote of the Mayor and City Commission. Mr. Eakin reiterated Mr.
Goren's remarks and also spoke of the survey and Phase 1 environmental audit. It is
anticipated if all goes well that the closing will take place by the end of this year.
C. Item No. 6(b). APPOINTING MURRAY NATHANSON AS CHAIRPERSON
AND MARTIN SUCOFF, AS VICE CHAIRPERSON TO THE VETERANS AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE: (TR10816) Appointing Murray Nathanson as Chairperson and Martin
Sucoff as Vice Chairperson to the Veterans Affairs Committee to serve one-year terms
ending June 22, 2006. City Clerk Swenson gave a presentation.
d. Item No. 6(i). GRANT AWARD AND AGREEMENT — TAMARAC
STORMWATER PUMP STATION REPLACEMENTS: (TR10822) Accepting a
Legislative Project Grant in the amount of $550,000 from the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Facilities Funding; authorizing the
appropriate city officials to execute a project agreement between the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection and the City of Tamarac for grant funding in
the amount of $550,000 with a cash match of $550,000 in city funds, to provide
residents of Tamarac with stormwater pump station replacements; amending the
existing stormwater pump stations capital improvement project budget of estimated
revenues and expenditures in the amount of $550,000. Public Works Director Strain
and Special Projects Coordinator Gresek appeared. Special Projects Coordinator
Gresek gave a presentation. Commissioner Portner asked for clarification with regard
to the grant and match, which Public Works Director Strain explained. Mayor Schreiber
asked what the cost of the pump station would be and Public Works Director Strain said
about $1.1 million. Commissioner Sultanof asked if the city received money from the
state for this project and Public Works Director Strain said we previously received a
grant from the SFWMD. Mayor Schreiber asked why the building resembled a house
and Public Works Director Strain explained the need for the technology to be protected
from the elements.
e. Item No. 6(I). GRANT AWARD AND AGREEMENT — WATER SAVINGS
INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS: (TR10821) Accepting a grant in the amount
of 130,000 from the South Florida Water Management District Water Savings Incentive
Program; authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute a project agreement
between the South Florida Water Management District and the City of Tamarac for
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grant funding in the amount of $30,000 with an in -kind and in -cash match of $35,700 for
a total project cost of $65,700, to provide for water saving devices for the residents of
Tamarac and at city facilities. Utilities Director Gagnon, Special Projects Coordinator
Gresek and Laboratory Manager Oney appeared. Special Projects Coordinator Gresek
gave a presentation. Commissioner Sultanof questioned the match and Special
Projects Coordinator Gresek explained it would be covered by the new position. Utilities
Director Gagnon elaborated on the position, which does not involve an additional
person; it was approved in the budget and is a transfer of an employee to create the
position of Water Conservation Specialist, who will work directly with the public on water
conservation. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco asked when the devices would be
available and how the public would know about the program. Utilities Director Gagnon
said availability will be between January — June, and Laboratory Manager Oney said
there will be information in the water bills and Tam -A -Gram.
f. Item No. 6(h). SECOND AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT — CINGULAR
WIRELESS: (TR10801) Executing the second amendment to lease agreement between
the City of Tamarac and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC d/b/a Cingular Wireless to
modify Exhibit "B" of the first amendment to lease agreement, and to modify the notice
section of the lease agreement, authorizing City Clerk to record said document with
Broward County. IT Director Sucuoglu gave a presentation. Commissioner Sultanof
confirmed there would be no attachment to AT&T in the new agreement. Commissioner
Roberts asked if more land would be used in the sports complex and IT Director
Sucuoglu said a small bit of land would be needed but it will not affect the fields.
g. Item No. 6(k). REQUEST FOR IN -KIND SUPPORT AND FEE WAIVER FROM
BIG BIKE RIDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.: (TR10811) Approving
a request from the Big Bike Riders Association of South Florida for in -kind support and
to waive all parks and recreation fees for the Big Bike Riders Association of South
Florida, Inc. holiday fundraising event to be held at the Tamarac Park on Saturday,
December 10, 2005, from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; providing for proper insurance and
hold harmless agreement. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner gave a
presentation and said the organization is a 501 non-profit organization that holds fund
raising events to assist children's organizations. Commissioner Portner asked if this is
the same organization that does the Christmas run and Interim Director of Parks and
Recreation Warner said they participate but are not the lead organization for that event.
Commissioner Partner asked how much money is requested to be waived and Interim
Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said $2,600. Commissioner Roberts
questioned the $2,600 plus the show mobile and staff, and added Tamarac Elementary
is scheduled to use the fields the night before this event. Interim Director of Parks and
Recreation Warner said both organizations are aware of the use of the fields and staff is
working to make a smooth transition. Staff support will be minimal. Commissioner
Roberts said the backup memorandum speaks to city sponsorship of the event and
advertisement for the event. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said the
backup contained the organization's original request, but the city has been working with
them so that they will be aware of the things the city can not do.
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h. Item No. 8. COMMERCIAL GARBAGE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT — PUBLIC
WASTE SERVICES, LLC.: (TO2098) Motion to adopt Ordinance on first reading
authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute a Commercial Garbage Franchise
Agreement between the City of Tamarac and Public Waste Services, LLC. Public Works
Director Strain and Michael Savino, Public Waste Services appeared. Public Works
Director Strain said this is the 7t' agreement for a commercial waste hauler in the city
which fulfills the limit of commercial waste haulers allowed in Tamarac. Commissioner
Portner asked which area the company would service and Public Works Director Strain
said it is an open market. Commissioner Roberts questioned the allusion to City
Furniture in the backup and Mr. Savino said his company currently does the recycling
for City Furniture and is the waste consultant for them throughout the state. Mayor
Schreiber asked how many vehicles the company has and Mr. Savino replied 10-12.
Commissioner Roberts questioned Item 6(g) on the consent agenda, in particular the
fact that there was only one bid in May which was over priced. ROOF REPLACEMENT
— FIRE STATION NO. 41: (TR10785) Authorizing the utilization of the Broward
Community College RFP Number 800-012 for the replacement of the roof at Fire Station
No. 41; authorizing the execution of a piggy -back agreement with Advanced Roofing,
Inc. for said work in an amount not to exceed $85,245.90. Public Works Director Strain
explained the city revisited the contractors who looked at the roof but did not place a
bid, and the current contractor has an ongoing contract with Broward Community
College. The City would like to piggy -back on that contract, which will bring us closer to
the original budget. Commissioner Roberts asked about dates for commencement and
completion. Public Works Director Strain explained after the contract is executed the
dates will be coordinated. Commissioner Sultanof questioned guarantees from the
contractor and manufacturer and Public Works Director Strain said it is a 5-year
contractor guarantee and a 20 year manufacturer guarantee. Commissioner Sultanof
asked if there is a restoration clause in the contract and Public Works Director Strain
said there is not. Commissioner Portner questioned the contingency clause and Public
Works Director Strain explained this is a safeguard for the city.
Mayor Schreiber questioned Item 6(e) on the workshop agenda, in particular the
location of the project. WATER AND SEWER DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT —
CYPRESS WALK PROJECT: (TR10819) Executing a Water and Sewer Developer's
Agreement with Lennar Homes, Inc., for the Cypress Walk Project, located on the SE
comer of McNab Road & Pine Island Road, requiring 37 ERC's for water and 37 ERC's
for sewer; requiring the payment of $118,400.00 in CIAC fees; authorizing and directing
the City Clerk to record said agreement in the public records of Broward County. City
Manager Miller explained Prestige Developers originally brought the project before the
Mayor and City Commission and it was then sold to Lennar. The location is behind the
Walgreen's on the corner of Pine Island Road and McNab Road.
2. UPDATE ON CITY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: Assistant Public
Works Director/City Engineer Doherty and Utilities Director Gagnon appeared. Mayor
Schreiber said there is not enough shade in Tamarac Commons for people to sit and
enjoy the park. Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Doherty responded the
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city will look into adding shade trees behind the benches. Assistant Public Works
Director/City Engineer Doherty gave a presentation and spoke of the following projects:
Tamarac Commons, Boulevards Drainage Improvements, Phase VB Roadway
Improvement Program, Stormwater Pump Stations, and the 70t" Avenue Roadway
Improvement Project. Commissioner Roberts asked about the utility work being done in
the area and Utilities Director Gagnon and Assistant Public Works Director/City
Engineer Doherty said they are not aware of any city work in that location but would
look into it. Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Doherty continued with
Veterans Park, Fire Station 78 Generator Project, and Southgate Boulevard
Streetscape Improvement Project. Commissioner Portner asked if the city went out for
grants for calming devices. Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Doherty said
the city received grants for landscaping. Commissioner Roberts asked how long the
project will take and Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Doherty said about
210 days. Mayor Schreiber questioned work in the park and on the roads
simultaneously, and Commissioner Sultanof spoke of overhanging wires in the location
of the park. Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Doherty said recently FPL
installed new lines in the area and there is a consultant working with FPL. Assistant
Public Works Director/City Engineer Doherty continued with his presentation of
Caporella Aquatic Center, McNab Road Beautification Project, City Hall HVAC
Replacement, Fire Station 41 Roof Replacement and Tamarac Park Sports Lighting
Project. Utilities Director Gagnon gave a presentation on 2004 Bond Revenue Projects
(Alternative Disinfecting Project, 2-Million Gallon Storage Tank and Pump Station, and
Tamarac Lakes North and Boulevards Water Mains). Mayor Schreiber questioned
funding for the chlorine tanks through homeland security and Utilities Director Gagnon
said when the project was undertaken there was no grant funding available.
Commissioner Portner questioned the diameter of the 2-million gallon tank and
Assistant Utilities Director Moore said it is 110 ft. in circumference and 27 ft. high.
Mayor Schreiber asked about the cost to put in underground power lines for one section
of the city, e.g. Southgate Boulevard from Nob Hill Road to Pine Island Road. Assistant
Public Works Director/City Engineer Doherty said it is extremely expensive and an idea
that FPL would entertain, but they would expect Tamarac to pay for it.
Mayor Schreiber recessed the workshop meeting at 11:25 a.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 11:35 a.m. with all present as before.
3. DISCUSSION REGARDING BOND ISSUANCE AND PROJECTS: Deputy City
Manager Cernech and Director of Financial Services Chapman appeared. Deputy City
Manager Cernech gave a presentation and said the first step would be for the Mayor
and City Commission to authorize a maximum amount for the city to borrow. Previously
there was discussion for $9 million worth of CIP projects. Additional projects not
included are the Tamarac Community Center Expansion, Recreation Center
Demolition/Reconstruction, and Bikeways/Walkways. Interim Director of Parks and
Recreation Warner gave a presentation on the Tamarac Community Center Expansion.
Mayor Schreiber asked if more personnel would be needed, and also addressed the
fact that Tamarac does not recover all costs of its programs. Interim Director of Parks
and Recreation Warner explained the addition of programming areas and meeting
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rooms would generate more money. Additional staffing would be minimal. Vice Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco said she is liaison to the Parks and Recreation Board and the
Board rated this as a priority number two. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said both
she and the Board feel strongly that this project will impact the whole community and it
is important that this be added to the list of projects. Commissioner Portner questioned
subsidy of the Tamarac Community Center for the year and Interim Director of Parks
and Recreation Warner said about $350,000. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
Warner gave a presentation on the Recreation Center Demolition and Reconstruction
and said the programs at this facility are youth focused. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco said the Parks and Recreation Board identified this as a project that needs to
be included. Commissioner Portner questioned the teaching kitchen and Interim
Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said when the Tamarac Community Center
was opened a caterer wanted to put in a kitchen for the city but the Mayor and City
Commission at that time did not want to move forward with it. Commissioner Portner
asked that the city go back to that caterer and see if the caterer was still interested in
providing a kitchen. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-Talabisco said rather than a teaching
kitchen perhaps a full kitchen would be more beneficial, which could then serve as a
teaching kitchen. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said it could be
looked at as far as design and space is involved. Interim Director of Parks and
Recreation Warner spoke of the bikeway/walkway system and said this was noted by
residents as a necessity in the 2001 Parks and Recreation and Social Services Master
Plan, the Tamarac 2004 Strategic Plan, and the Direction Finder Citizen Survey 2005.
Commissioner Roberts said she has not seen the survey yet but questioned whether
bikeways and walkways were put together as one question in the survey. Interim
Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said it was together. Vice Mayor Flansbaum-
Talabisco asked where the bikeways/walkways would be in the city. Deputy City
Manager Cernech explained the survey said Tamarac lacked an appropriate amount of
walking and biking trails. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Warner said while he
could not speak for the public he perceived the bikeways/walkways would be both on
and off -road. Commissioner Sultanof suggested staff talk with Mr. Horowitz of the MPO
who is in charge of bikeways and greenways. The county dictates where bikeways are
to be placed and the new linear park will have a walkway. Bikeways and walkways
need to be determined as to demographics of the city. Deputy City Manager Cernech
explained step one of staffs recommendation is to add to the list the $5 million worth of
projects bringing the bonding to $14 million for projects, with construction costs and
projected issuance costs the maximum debt issuance would be $15 million.
Commissioner Roberts said in light of this, the Mayor and City Commission did not have
to raise the millage rate. Director of Financial Services Chapman explained what the
increase of the millage rate provided to the city and the debt service rate over 20 years.
Mayor Schreiber asked if the city would have to go to referendum and Director of
Financial Services Chapman said no. Mayor Schreiber said the city will not spend the
entire $15 million in one year and asked what would happen to the money not
immediately being used. Director of Financial Services Chapman said it would be
earning interest. Commissioner Roberts questioned the change from 20 years to 25
years and Director of Financial Services Chapman explained extending the length of
payoff time and that the escalating principal payment bridges the $6 million gap.
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Commissioner Roberts said she now feels like she lied to her constituents. Mayor
Schreiber questioned the efficiency and cost of not bonding all at once and Director of
Financial Services Chapman said every time we go out for bonds it will cost the city
money. Commissioner Sultanof said the city will not spend all the money at once; we
have cash on hand and will earn interest on the remaining money. It will cost the city
more to go out for bonds more than one time. Mayor Schreiber asked who would
handle the money and if we need to go out for an RFP. Commissioner Roberts said if
the city knew about this opportunity, why were the Mayor and City Commission not told
about it before they approved the '/ mil increase. Director of Financial Services
Chapman said in workshop meetings the Mayor and City Commission were given a
huge range of alternatives; however, the 25 years was not discussed. Commissioner
Portner asked what the cost would be at 20 years and Director of Financial Services
Chapman said the city would start at over $1 million for debt service and we would not
have enough money; we would not be able to do the projects in this fiscal year.
Commissioner Portner said there could be enough funds if the city were to increase the
millage next year. Commissioner Portner confirmed we are putting the burden on the
people who move into the city in coming years. Commissioner Roberts questioned why
the Tamarac Community Center expansion and Recreation Center
Demolition/Reconstruction will cost $2 million each and Public Works Director Strain
explained the demolition is a minimal cost and the additional cost to keep the Tamarac
Community Center operational while construction is in progress. Commissioner
Roberts asked about the parking lot and Mayor Schreiber questioned the lighting.
Public Works Director Strain said these are included in the price. Vice Mayor
Flansbaum-Talabisco said the addition of these projects reflects the whole community.
Deputy City Manager Cernech asked the Mayor for an expression of interest to
authorize staff to assemble the same financial team used for past bond issues and
return to the Mayor and City Commission for approval and to authorize staff to move
forward with the process and prepare the necessary documents to issue debt and return
to the Mayor and City Commission at a future date. There was a general consensus of
agreement. Commissioner Portner asked if it would be improper for a member of the
Mayor and City Commission to sit on the financial team and Interim City Attorney Goren
said the financial team is made up of outside professional consultants and because of
the role the Mayor and City Commission play in the decision making process it may be
a conflict of interest.
Commissioner Portner asked that Representative Greenstein be scheduled for the next
commission meeting (October 26, 2005) to present a check to the city. Commissioner
Portner said he would like a retreat to be held for the current Mayor and City
Commission the first week in January to discuss where they would like to see Tamarac
in the next 20 years. Commissioner Roberts suggested waiting until after the election.
Commissioner Sultanof suggested holding the retreat in December. Mayor Schreiber
asked if the Mayor and City Commission would like to invite a facilitator and
Commissioner Portner said he did not want an outside facilitator. Deputy City Manager
Cemech said the City Manager's office would coordinate the Mayor and City
Commission's calendars for a one -day retreat. Mayor Schreiber asked for an
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expression of interest to hold a retreat for the Mayor and City Commission and all were
in favor.
Commissioner Sultanof thanked the City Manager for his participation in the MPO and
informed the Mayor and City Commission of $8,750,000 worth of projects approved by
the MPO. Federal monies will be realized for the following projects: Nab Hill Road
landscaping; 82"d Street sidewalks, University Drive resurfacing, and Tamarac
Courtyard for miscellaneous construction, pedestrian improvements and mass
transportation access between the Tamarac Community Center and the Tamarac
Branch Public Library. (A copy of the information is attached and incorporated as part
of these minutes.)
City Manager Miller informed the Mayor and City Commission of a propane leak this
morning at the pump station west of Southgate and University Drive, which caused the
closure of Southgate Boulevard and stopped boat traffic along the C-14 canal between
Pine Island Road and University Boulevard. Public Works Director Strain said the
hazard has been mitigated. Commissioner Roberts asked about the affect on students
from Taravella High School upon their dismissal from school and the affect on school
bus transportation. Public Works Director Strain said there will be no affect to either as
the roads should be open within two hours and BSO is on the scene.
There being no further business to come before the Mayor and City Commission, Mayor
Schreiber adjourned the workshop meeting at 12:35 p.m.
Marion Swenson, CIVIC
City Clerk
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CITY OF TAMARAC
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
TO: Mayor and City Commission DATE: June 30, 2005
FROM: Jeffrey L. Miller, City Manage RE: Broward County Metropolitan
Planning Organization
Transportation Improvement
Program Meeting - June 9, 2005
The Broward County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) at their June 9, 2005 meeting,
conceptually approved the FY 2005/06 - FY 2009/10 Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP). The TIP is a comprehensive compilation of Federal, State and locally funded
transportation projects. This includes transit, roadways and other transportation modes such
as bicycles facilities, pedestrian, and enhancement projects like landscaping and greenways.
The TIP is produced annually and allocates resources over a five (5) year period by project
phase.
Included in the TIP are four (4) City of Tamarac projects totaling $8,764,184.00, including local
funding. A brief overview of the four (4) projects and their benefits to the City are provided
below:
• Nob Hill Road (Project Cost - $202.500.00)
Beautification to the City roadways results from the landscaping improvement project approved
by the MPO for that area of Nob Hill Road between Commercial Boulevard and Westwood
Drive. The addition of landscaping material to the existing medians along Nob Hill Road will
soften the appearance of the roadway, provide shade and a more pleasurable driving
experience for the residents of the City.
. NW 82 Street (Project Cost - $90,850.00)
The MPO approved a sidewalk improvement project for NW 82nd Street at the southwest
corner of Southgate Boulevard and University Drive. Improvements to the sidewalk network
provide an environment conducive to walking for the residents of our City. In regard to other
major benefits to our residents resulting from this sidewalk improvement project accessibility
and safety are major components of this project. Improvements to the sidewalk network will
provide residents increased accessibility to adjacent neighborhoods and parks. An additional
benefit of the sidewalk improvement project is the increased safety that is provided to both the
pedestrian and the vehicular driver.
• University Drive (Project Cost - $8,093-234.00)
A resurfacing improvement project was approved for University Drive between Commercial
Boulevard and Southgate Boulevard. This project has two (2) phases with the preliminary
engineering occurring in FY 2006 and construction/resurfacing beginning in FY 2009.
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Mayor and City Commission
Broward County MPO Transportation Improvement Program Meeting
June 30, 2005 — Page 2
A roadway improvement such as a resurfacing project increases the safety of the roadway
through the provision of better striping and reflectivity. The "rideability" of the roadway is also
improved through the provision of a smoother surface not only for our residents but also for
those who travel through our City.
+ Tamarac Courtyard (Project Cost - $377,600.00)
The final project approved by the MPO is for miscellaneous construction consisting of
pedestrian improvements and mass transit access for the area located between the City's
Community Center and the Broward County Library. Due to the South Florida climate,
improvements to the environment surrounding this area consisting of shading devices and
landscape material will greatly increase pedestrian use of this area.
In conclusion, the FY 2005/06 -- FY 2009/10 TIP as approved by the Broward County MPO
allocates $8,764,184.00, including local funding to the City of Tamarac for four (4) projects
which assures that an efficient reliable transportation network is available for our residents. As
noted, the four (4) projects approved by the MPO cover all modes of transportation and include
landscaping, sidewalk, resurfacing, pedestrian and transit.