Call to Order

CALL TO ORDER:
7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Commissioner Michelle J. Gomez

Item 1

PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS:

a. Presentation by BSO Captain Neal Glassman of a Life Saving Award to the family of Mauricio
Mesquita for his actions in Saving a Life on February 21, 2016
Presentation by BSO Captain Neal Glassman of a Life Saving Award to the family of Mauricio
Mesquita for his actions in Saving a Life on February 21, 2016

b. Michelle Canazaro Proclamation
Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler Commending Michelle Canazaro for
Winning Two Silver Medals in the 2017 Special Olympics Winter World Games in Austria
(Requested by Mayor Harry Dressler)

c. Academy of Finance at JP Tarravella High School Proclamation
Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler congratulating the Academy of Finance at
JP Taravella High School on being awarded NAF's Distinguished Level of Recognition for the fourth
year in a row. (Requested by Commissioner Julie Fishman).

d. Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation
Presentation of a proclamation by Mayor Harry Dressler proclaiming September 15 - October 15,
2017 as "Hispanic Heritage Month". (Requested by Commissioner Marlon Bolton)

Item 2A

CITY COMMISSION REPORTS

Commissioner Bolton

Item 2B

Commissioner Gomez

Item 2C

Commissioner Fishman

Item 2D

Vice Mayor Placko

Item 2E

Mayor Dressler

Item 3

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

Item 4

CITY MANAGER REPORT

Item 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.

Consent Agenda

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 August 23, 2017 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes
Approval of the August 23, 2017 Regular Commission Meeting Minutes

b. TR12991 FMIT FY18 Annual Insurance Renewal
A resolution of the City Commission of the city of Tamarac, Florida; authorizing the renewal of
general liability, automobile liability, automobile physical damage, workers’ compensation, and
property lines of coverage with the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMIT) for a one (1) year
period beginning October 1, 2017 at a cost of $897,445 and payment of any increase resulting from
the annual premium audit; authorizing payment of an insurance option to increase the general
liability coverage limit to $5,000,000 for a cost of $26,163; providing for conflicts; providing for
severability; and providing for an effective date.

c. TR12990 - Greenleaf Filter Media Replacement at WTP Project – Change Order #3
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving Change Order No.3
to the agreement between the City of Tamarac and RF Environmental Services, Inc. and authorizing
the appropriate City Officials to accept and execute Change Order No. 3 to the contract between the
City of Tamarac and RF Environmental Services, Inc. for an amount of $32,430.32 for funding the
Greenleaf Filter floor leveling in all four cells and metal repairs in the Greenleaf Clearwell; providing
for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

d. TR12974 - Comprehensive Signage Program - Change Order
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving a net increase of
five hundred and five thousand and thirty seven ($505,037.00) dollars in the contract value for Baron
Sign Manufacturing for the fabrication and installation of signs under the Comprehensive Signage
Program for a total estimated expenditure of two million two hundred and sixty four thousand two
hundred and thirteen ($2,264,213.00) dollars; authorizing the approval of Change Order Number 002
in the amount of one hundred and seventy one thousand eighty seven ($171,087) dollars, attached
hereto as Exhibit “A”’; authorizing the inclusion of a City controlled contingency in the project budget
in the amount of two hundred and sixty one thousand four hundred and one dollars ($261,401);
authorizing an appropriation and expenditure of four hundred and sixty six thousand four hundred
and thirty eight ($466,438.00) dollars; authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve line item
change orders within the approved budget; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide

e. TR13000 - Boulevards Drainage Repair Project
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid No. 17-16B to
and approving an Agreement with Johnson-Davis, Inc. for the Boulevards Drainage Repair Project
for a contract amount of $295,518.00, a contingency in the amount of $44,328.00 will be added to
the account for a project total of $339,846.00; authorizing an appropriation in the amount of
$165,496.00 which will be included in a Budget Amendment pursuant to F.S. 166.241(2); authorizing
an expenditure from the appropriate accounts; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
providing for an effective date.
Commission District(s): District 1

f. TR 13006 - Change Order No. 1 for Grounds Maintenance Services
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, to approve Change Order
Number 1 to the Agreement with Prestige Property Management and Maintenance, Inc. for
landscape maintenance services of certain public rights-of-way and City parks; authorizing an
amount not to exceed $95,000.00 to be added to the contract for variable cost services for a total
annual cost of $1,331,078.39; authorizing a Budget Amendment in the amount of $95,000.00 which
will be included in a budget amendment pursuant to F.S. 166.241(2); providing for conflicts;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.
Commission District(s): Citywide

g. TR12997 - Agreement with City College for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Internship
Program
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving a five (5) yearterm
Agreement for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Internship Program between the City of
Tamarac and City College to allow Emergency Medical Services (EMS) students to ride along on
City’s fire rescue vehicles as part of a preceptorship program and receive education and training
from Tamarac Fire Rescue personnel with an effective date upon execution by all parties,
authorizing appropriate City Officials to execute the Agreements for EMS Internship Program and
Business Associate; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date

h. TR 13007 Water and Sewer Rate - FY 2018
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, establishing the adjustment
factor to be applied to the annual water and sewer rate schedule for the Fiscal Year beginning
October 1, 2017; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.

i. TR12998 -Agreement with Emergency Education Institute, LLC for Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) Internship Program
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving a five (5) yearterm
Agreement for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Internship Program between the City of
Tamarac and Emergency Education Institute, LLC. to allow EMS students to ride along on City’s fire
rescue vehicles as part of a preceptorship program and receive education and training from
Tamarac Fire Rescue personnel with an effective date upon execution by all parties, authorizing
appropriate City Officials to execute the Agreements for EMS Internship Program and Business
Associate; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date

j. TR13005 - Reaffirming the City's Ongoing Commitment to Inclusive Community
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, reaffirming Tamarac’s ongoing
commitment to being an Inclusive Community and continuing to provide programs and services that
meet the needs of our diverse community; directing the City Clerk to transmit a copy of this
Resolution to the National League of Cities, the Florida League of Cities, the Broward League of
Cities, the other Cities throughout Broward County, and any other interested parties; providing for
conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

Item 8

ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING

a. TO2360 - General Employees' Pension Fund Amendment
An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; amending Chapter 16,
Pension and Retirement, Article III, Employees' Pension Plan and Article IV, Benefits, providing for
the purchase of credited service for qualifying service in the United States Military; providing for the
purchase of prior service following subsequent re-employment with the City; providing for language
which limits the selection of a lump sum benefit option; providing for a non-service connected
disability after two or more years of service; providing for a cost of living adjustment for Deferred
Retirement Option Plan participants; providing for a savings clause; providing for severability;
providing for codification and providing for an effective date.

Item 9A

PUBLIC HEARING(S)

a. TR 12992 Fiscal Year 2018 Fire Rescue Assessment Resolution
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, relating to the provision of fire
rescue services, facilities and programs in the City of Tamarac, Florida; reimposing Fire Rescue
Assessments against assessed property located within the City of Tamarac for the Fiscal Year
beginning Oc t o b e r 1 , 2 0 1 7 ; a p assesspmernt;o apvpriovningg the atsshesesm enrt roall; t e o f
providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing an effective date.

Item 9B

TR 12993 - FY 2018 Annual Stormwater Fee Assessment

A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, relating to the levy and
collection of the City’s Stormwater Management Utility Fee within the municipal boundaries of the
City of Tamarac for the Fiscal Year beginning October 1, 2017; approving, confirming, and adopting
the Stormwater Management Utility Fee and Stormwater Management Utility Fee roll; providing for
other matters relating to the levy and collection of the Stormwater Management Utility Fee on the
annual property tax bills; providing for conflict; providing for severability; and providing for an
effective date.

Item 9C

TR 12994 FY 2018 Residential Solid Waste Assessment Resolution

A Resolution of the City of Tamarac, Florida, relating to the provision of Residential Solid Waste
Collection Services in the City of Tamarac, Florida; approving the assessment rate for Residential
Solid Waste Collection Services for the Fiscal Year beginning on October 1, 2017; imposing a
Residential Solid Waste Collection Assessment against assessed property located within the City of
Tamarac for the Fiscal Year beginning on October 1, 2017; providing for severability; providing for
conflicts; and providing an effective date.

Item 9D

TR 12995 FY 2018 Nuisance Abatement Assessment Resolution

A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, relating to the provision of
nuisance abatement on certain real properties by the City in accordance with Chapter 9, article II,
Division V of the City’s Code of Ordinances; approving the collection of a Nuisance Abatement
Special Assessment on real property that has been specially benefited by the City’s abatement of
nuisances thereon; approving a Nuisance Abatement Assessment Roll; providing for conflict;
providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

Item 9E

TO2362 - FY 2018 Millage Rate Ordinance

An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida to establish and levy ad
valorem taxes within the corporate limits of the City of Tamarac, Florida, for the Tax Year 2017;
providing for the levy of ad valorem taxes in the amount of 7.2899 mills ($7.2899 per $1,000) based
upon the assessed value on non-exempt real and personal property located within the city limits of
the City of Tamarac; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective
date.

Item 9F

TO 2363 FY 2018 Budget Ordinance

An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, adopting the operating
budget, revenues and expenditures, the capital budget, and the financial policies for the Fiscal Year
2018; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date.

Commission District(s): Citywide

Item 12

OTHER