Coral Springs City Commission Workshop — Coral Springs, FL
Date: 2024-11-06

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION
 WORKSHOP

 AGENDA

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Sawgrass Room, City Hall
5:00 PM 9500 West Sample Road
 Coral Springs, FL 33065


Call to Order

Roll Call

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

Commission Workshop Items
 1. EDO Update (Kristi Bartlett)

 2. Teen Political Forum Discussion (Michael McNally)

 3. Events Update (Michael McNally)

 4. Long-Time Resident and Business Framework (Michael McNally)

Commission Communications

Adjournment

There is no public comment during Workshop meetings.

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CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION
 WORKSHOP

 SUMMARY

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Sawgrass Room, City Hall
5:00 PM 9500 West Sample Road
 Coral Springs, FL 33065


Call to Order

Mayor Brook called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m.

Roll Call

Mayor Scott Brook
Vice Mayor Shawn Cerra
Commissioner Nancy Bowen
Commissioner Joshua Simmons
Commissioner Joy Carter

Also in attendance:
City Manager Frank Babinec
City Attorney John Hearn
City Clerk Georgia Elliott

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

Commission Workshop Items

 1. EDO Update (Kristi Bartlett)

 Director Kristi Bartlett provided an update on the city’s economic development. A copy of her
 presentation was made a part of this summary packet. Discussion ensued. Ms. Bartlett
 reviewed the business tax requirements and noted that the city’s Business Excellence
 Awards will open on December 1. She remarked that Tacocraft Coral Springs has become a
 showcase location for the Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar brand.

 2. Teen Political Forum Discussion (Michael McNally)

 An overview of the city’s Teen Political Forum (TPF) was provided by Director Michael
 McNally. New program features and incentives were highlighted. A copy of his presentation
 was made a part of this summary packet. Discussion ensued. Mr. McNally noted feedback
 from the Commission.
 3. Events Update (Michael McNally)

 Director Michael McNally reviewed the city events scheduled for the remainder of the 2024
 calendar year. A copy of his presentation was made part of this summary packet.

 4. Long-Time Resident and Business Framework (Michael McNally)

 Director Michael McNally outlined the objectives of the city’s Milestone Recognition Program.
 He also noted the eligibility requirements and discussed the program’s administration. A copy
 of his presentation was made a part of this summary packet.


Commission Communications

Consensus was reached to present Shirley Richards, Founder of the Coral Springs Festival of the Arts,
with the Key to the City at a future meeting.

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.


s/ Georgia Elliott
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Georgia Elliott
City Clerk

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