Coral Springs City Commission Regular Meeting — Coral Springs, FL
Date: 2025-09-29

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION MEETING
 REGULAR MEETING

 AGENDA

 Monday, September 15, 2025 Commission Chambers, City Hall
 6:30 PM 9500 West Sample Road
 Coral Springs, Florida 33065

Call to Order

Roll Call

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

 Ishaan Patel, Eagle Ridge Elementary, 1st Grade
 Arjun Patel, Eagle Ridge Elementary, 4th Grade
 Aiden Disla, Saint Andrew Catholic, 4th Grade
 Sophia Disla, Saint Andrew Catholic, 6th Grade

Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations

 1. Proclamation, International Day of Peace
 (Neirah Sankar)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim September 21, 2025 as the “International Day
 of Peace” in the City of Coral Springs.

 2. Proclamation, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
 (Brad Mock)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim September 2025 as "Prostate Cancer
 Awareness Month" in the City of Coral Springs.

Public Comment

Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements

 3. Ordinance 2025-118, First Reading, Amending the Land Development Code to
 Increase Sewerage Service Rates and Water Rates (Kim Moskowitz)
 Request to hold public hearing and approve the first reading of Ordinance 2025-118,
 amending the Land Development Code to increase sewerage service rates and water
 rates; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
 providing for an effective date; and to set a second reading for September 25, 2025.
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE, SET SECOND READING)

Consent
 4. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve the City Commission meeting summary of August 20, 2025 Regular
 Meeting.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 5. Donation from Turtle Run Community Development District (Robert Hunter)
 Request to authorize the City Manager to accept a donation of $30,000 from the Turtle Run
 Community Development District. The District's Board of Supervisors has agreed to donate
 the funds toward the renovation of both interior restrooms at Turtle Run Park.
 Funding Source: Donation.
 Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community.
 (REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE)

 6. Professional Tennis/Pickleball Instructor (Robert Hunter)
 Request to award contract for Professional Tennis/Pickleball Instructor, Contract No. 25-
 G-268NC to Kevin McCarthy, Inc. of Coral Springs, Florida as an exempt professional
 service as per Procurement Policy Section 2-305.1(4)(a), from October 1, 2025 through
 September 30, 2027. The annual stipend is $25,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Active, Healthy Community.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD)

 7. Comcast Enterprise Services (Stephen Dyer)
 Request to approve second amendment to agreement for Ethernet Service to Comcast
 Cable Communications Management, LLC of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for an
 additional circuit at City Hall at a monthly cost of $1,535 and an annual cost of $18,420.
 The term of this service is for sixty (60) months beginning September 15, 2025, through
 September 14, 2030; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve subsequent
 amendments that are within the designated procurement authority up to $75,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE)

 8. Police and Fire Uniforms (John Whalen)
 Request to approve an increase in the amount from $90,000 to $200,000 for Police and
 Fire Uniforms, Bid #20-G-172F, to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. of Sandy Hook,
 CT (previously to Gold Nugget Uniform, Inc. d/b/a Argo Uniform Company of Hallandale
 Beach, Florida) and Galls, LLC of Lexington, Kentucky through July 31, 2026.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APROVE)

 9. Engagement Letter – External Audit Services (Kim Moskowitz)
 Request to approve the Engagement Letter pertaining to External Audit Services for RFP
 #21-A-287 awarded to RSM US, LLP of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

Policy Formation and Direction
 10. Ordinance 2025-114, Second Reading, Amending Code of Ordinances Section
 "Sexual Offender and Sexual Predator, Residence Prohibitions; Penalties,
 Exceptions" (Brad Mock)
 Request to approve and adopt on second reading Ordinance 2025-114, amending section
 14-3 entitled, “Sexual offender and sexual predator, residence prohibition; penalties;
 exceptions”, to clarify restrictions and provide for additional enforcement mechanisms;
 providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for codification; and providing for
 an effective date. First reading held August 20, 2025.
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT)

 11. Property & Casualty Insurance (John Hearn)
 Request to award the contract for Property & Casualty Insurance with Florida Municipal
 Insurance Trust (Florida League of Cities, Inc.) as an exempt service beginning October
 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The annual premium for fiscal year 2025-2026 is
 $4,738,636 with an allowance for a 5% margin increase if necessary.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD)

 12. Agreement, Broward County Supervisor of Elections for November 3, 2026 General
 Election (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve Agreement for Municipal Elections with the Supervisor of Elections of
 Broward County to conduct the municipal election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in
 accordance with the State of Florida Election Code and the Local Election Law, as
 amended from time to time with an estimated cost of up to $246,628.35.
 Funding Source: Future Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 13. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Metro-Broward Professional Fire
 Fighters Local 3080 (Dale Pazdra)
 Request to ratify the Memorandum of Understanding with Metro-Broward Professional Fire
 Fighters Local 3080, IAFF, District 11, Coral Springs for (Article 7 - Wages) and (Article 9
 - Paid Leave & Wellbeing Hours).
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO RATIFY)

 14. Appointment, Historic Preservation Board (Tina Jou)
 Request to consider appointment of Carpelo Jeoboam to the Architect, Engineer, or
 General/Building Contractor seat of the Historic Preservation Board.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 15. Appointment, Martin Luther King Jr. Committee (Neirah Sankar)
 Request to consider appointment of Fabio Cabrera to the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

Commission Communications

City Manager's Communication
City Attorney's Communication

Adjournment

Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

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Public Comment (Coral Springs Municipal Code, Chapter 2, Article I, Sec. 2-2):

The City Commission of the City of Coral Springs, at each regularly scheduled meeting (first and third
Wednesdays), shall entertain public comment. Anyone desiring to address the City Commission must submit a
written request to the City Clerk. City Commission meetings are a limited public forum and public comment is
limited to matters pertinent to the City. Public comments will be held in the priority order in which they are
received. Each request shall succinctly detail the matter to be brought before the City Commission; shall contain
the address and phone number where the speaker can be reached if the need arises; and shall be dated and
signed.

Items on the agenda which are not designated as Public Hearings must be discussed during the public comment
period. Waiver of rules. By majority vote, the City Commission may invite public discussion on any agenda item
and thereby waive the proscriptions otherwise outlined in this section.

Decorum to be maintained. In every case where a speaker is recognized by the Mayor to discuss an agenda
item, speaker shall step to the podium, state their name and address for the benefit of the City Clerk, and
identify any group or organization speaker represents. Speaker shall then succinctly state their position
regarding the item before the City Commission. Order shall be maintained at each City Commission meeting
and the Mayor is hereby empowered to order from the room anyone who refuses to comply with the rules and
regulations outlined in this section. The Police Chief or his authorized agent in attendance at the meeting shall
carry out the order of the Mayor in this regard.

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION MEETING
 REGULAR MEETING

 SUMMARY

 Monday, September 15, 2025 Commission Chambers, City Hall
 6:30 PM 9500 West Sample Road
 Coral Springs, Florida 33065

Call to Order
Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.

Roll Call
Mayor Scott Brook (Attended virtually.)
Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen
Commissioner Shawn Cerra
Commissioner Joshua Simmons (Departed at 8:05 p.m.)
Commissioner Joseph McHugh

Also in attendance:
City Manager Catherine Givens
City Attorney John Hearn
City Clerk Georgia Elliott

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

 Ishaan Patel, Eagle Ridge Elementary, 1st Grade
 Arjun Patel, Eagle Ridge Elementary, 4th Grade
 Aiden Disla, Saint Andrew Catholic, 4th Grade
 Sophia Disla, Saint Andrew Catholic, 6th Grade

Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations

 1. Proclamation, International Day of Peace
 (Neirah Sankar)
 The City Commission proclaimed September 21, 2025 as the “International Day of Peace”
 in the City of Coral Springs.

 2. Proclamation, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
 (Brad Mock)
 The City Commission proclaimed September 2025 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month"
 in the City of Coral Springs.

Public Comment

 • Juan Carlos Arango voiced support for the skatepark rebuild at Betti Stradling.
 • Howard Collash addressed the City’s budget
 • Rene Silva acknowledged the City’s efforts to support students impacted by school boundary
 changes.
  • Jennifer Levi thanked the commission for supporting a boundary choice area over a priority
 area model
  • Nicole Morst thanked the commission for addressing parent concerns and spoke on the C-4
 Boundary Proposal.
  • Joe Morera highlighted Hispanic Heritage Month.

Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements

 3. Ordinance 2025-118, First Reading, Amending the Land Development Code to
 Increase Sewerage Service Rates and Water Rates (Kim Moskowitz)
 Request to hold public hearing and approve the first reading of Ordinance 2025-118,
 amending the Land Development Code to increase sewerage service rates and water
 rates; providing for codification; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and
 providing for an effective date; and to set a second reading for September 25, 2025.
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING, APPROVE, SET SECOND READING)

 City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record. Public hearing was opened. There were
 no comments made. Public hearing closed. Director Kim Moskowitz explained the item.
 (Commissioner Cerra stepped away from the dais.)

 Motion: To approve Ordinance 2025-118 on first reading and set a second reading for
 September 25, 2025.
 Result: Passed 4 – 0
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner McHugh

Consent

 Item # 8 was pulled from the Consent agenda.

 Motion: To approve Consent items 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9.
 Result: Passed 4 – 0
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Mayor Brook

 4. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve the City Commission meeting summary of August 20, 2025 Regular
 Meeting.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 5. Donation from Turtle Run Community Development District (Robert Hunter)
 Request to authorize the City Manager to accept a donation of $30,000 from the Turtle Run
 Community Development District. The District's Board of Supervisors has agreed to donate
 the funds toward the renovation of both interior restrooms at Turtle Run Park.
 Funding Source: Donation.
 Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community.
 (REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE)

 6. Professional Tennis/Pickleball Instructor (Robert Hunter)
 Request to award contract for Professional Tennis/Pickleball Instructor, Contract No. 25-
 G-268NC to Kevin McCarthy, Inc. of Coral Springs, Florida as an exempt professional
 service as per Procurement Policy Section 2-305.1(4)(a), from October 1, 2025 through
 September 30, 2027. The annual stipend is $25,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Active, Healthy Community.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD)

 7. Comcast Enterprise Services (Stephen Dyer)
 Request to approve second amendment to agreement for Ethernet Service to Comcast
 Cable Communications Management, LLC of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for an
 additional circuit at City Hall at a monthly cost of $1,535 and an annual cost of $18,420.
 The term of this service is for sixty (60) months beginning September 15, 2025, through
 September 14, 2030; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve subsequent
 amendments that are within the designated procurement authority up to $75,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE)

 8. Police and Fire Uniforms (John Whalen)
 Request to approve an increase in the amount from $90,000 to $200,000 for Police and
 Fire Uniforms, Bid #20-G-172F, to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. of Sandy Hook,
 CT (previously to Gold Nugget Uniform, Inc. d/b/a Argo Uniform Company of Hallandale
 Beach, Florida) and Galls, LLC of Lexington, Kentucky through July 31, 2026.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APROVE)

 This item was pulled by Commissioner McHugh. Chief John Whalen explained the item.

 Motion: To approve an increase in the amount from $90,000 to $200,000 for Police and
 Fire Uniforms, Bid #20-G-172F, to Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. of Sandy Hook. CT.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0
 Mover: Commissioner McHugh
 Seconder: Commissioner Simmons

 9. Engagement Letter – External Audit Services (Kim Moskowitz)
 Request to approve the Engagement Letter pertaining to External Audit Services for RFP
 #21-A-287 awarded to RSM US, LLP of Fort Lauderdale, FL.
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

Policy Formation and Direction

 10. Ordinance 2025-114, Second Reading, Amending Code of Ordinances Section
 "Sexual Offender and Sexual Predator, Residence Prohibitions; Penalties,
 Exceptions" (Brad Mock)
 Request to approve and adopt on second reading Ordinance 2025-114, amending section
 14-3 entitled, “Sexual offender and sexual predator, residence prohibition; penalties;
 exceptions”, to clarify restrictions and provide for additional enforcement mechanisms;
 providing for conflicts; providing for severability; providing for codification; and providing for
 an effective date. First reading held August 20, 2025.
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT)

 City Attorney Hearn read the item into the record. Chief Brad Mock explained the item.

 Motion: To approve and adopt on second reading Ordinance 2025-114, amending section
 14-3.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner McHugh

11. Property & Casualty Insurance (John Hearn)
 Request to award the contract for Property & Casualty Insurance with Florida Municipal
 Insurance Trust (Florida League of Cities, Inc.) as an exempt service beginning October
 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The annual premium for fiscal year 2025-2026 is
 $4,738,636 with an allowance for a 5% margin increase if necessary.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD)

 City Attorney Hearn explained the item. Discussion ensued.

 Motion: To award the contract for Property & Casualty Insurance with Florida Municipal
 Insurance Trust (Florida League of Cities, Inc.) as an exempt service beginning October 1,
 2025 through September 30, 2026.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Cerra

12. Agreement, Broward County Supervisor of Elections for November 3, 2026 General
 Election (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve Agreement for Municipal Elections with the Supervisor of Elections of
 Broward County to conduct the municipal election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in
 accordance with the State of Florida Election Code and the Local Election Law, as
 amended from time to time with an estimated cost of up to $246,628.35.
 Funding Source: Future Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 City Clerk Elliott explained the item.

 Motion: To approve the agreement for Municipal Elections with the Supervisor of Elections
 of Broward County to conduct the municipal election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 in
 accordance with the State of Florida Election Code and the Local Election Law.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Cerra

13. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Metro-Broward Professional Fire
 Fighters Local 3080 (Dale Pazdra)
 Request to ratify the Memorandum of Understanding with Metro-Broward Professional Fire
 Fighters Local 3080, IAFF, District 11, Coral Springs for (Article 7 - Wages) and (Article 9
 - Paid Leave & Wellbeing Hours).
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO RATIFY)

 Deputy City Manager Dale Pazdra explained the item.

 Motion: To ratify the Memorandum of Understanding.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner McHugh

  14. Appointment, Historic Preservation Board (Tina Jou)
 Request to consider appointment of Carpelo Jeoboam to the Architect, Engineer, or
 General/Building Contractor seat of the Historic Preservation Board.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 Director Tina Jou explained the item.

 Motion: To appoint Carpelo Jeoboam to the Architect, Engineer, or General/Building
 Contractor seat of the Historic Preservation Board.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Cerra

  15. Appointment, Martin Luther King Jr. Committee (Neirah Sankar)
 Request to consider appointment of Fabio Cabrera to the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 Director Mike McNally explained the item.

 Motion: To appoint Fabio Cabrera to the Martin Luther King Jr. Committee.
 Result: Passed 5 – 0
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner McHugh

Commission Communications

  • The commission announced office hours and provided contact information.
  • Past and upcoming events were highlighted.
  • Appreciation was extended to the Parks and Recreation team for their engagement of
 residents to reimagine the Running Brook Hills Park.
  • Police staff were thanked for a recent Girl Scotts Troop tour of the Police department.
  • Hispanic Heritage Month was acknowledged.
  • In light of recent violence towards national political figures, remarks were shared expressing
 the importance of civility in politics.
  • The Florida Panthers and AJ Congero from the Panthers Ice Den were thanked for bringing
 the Stanley Cup trophy to the city.
  • Best wishes for success were extended to new businesses opening in the city.
  • Reflections on the importance of the Labor Day holiday were made.
  • City Manager Catherine Givens and Kristi Bartlett were congratulated for recent professional
 achievements.
  • Budget Director Ileana Kyriakides and her team were thanked for their work on the city’s
 budget.
 • The critical role of the fire assessment was highlighted.

City Manager's Communication

 • Thanks were extended to Budget Director Ileana Kyriakides and department directors for their
 work on the fiscal year 2026 budget.
 • The city’s grant team was thanked for their current review of more than $12 billion in funding
 opportunities.
 • Community partnerships with Turtle Run Association who donated $30,000 toward restroom
 renovations at Turtle Run Park and Broward County Public Schools to bring pickleball to the
 area were highlighted.
 • Upcoming events were highlighted.
 • Director Lynn Martzall and the Communications and Marketing Team were congratulated for
 receiving the city’s first 3CMA Diamond Award for the Swim Coral Springs program.
 • Core values, mission, and teamwork were emphasized as guiding principles entering the new
 fiscal year, with appreciation expressed to the Commission for their trust and leadership.

City Attorney's Communication

 • City Attorney Hearn presented a walk-on item for authorization to accept an estimated
 $30,000 donation of equipment from Fiserv including generators, water pumps, Starlinks,
 refrigerators, and freezers. City Attorney Hearn explained that Commission approval was
 required because under the city’s donation policy, the City Manager’s authority to accept
 donations was limited to $20,000. Discussion ensued.

 Motion: To accept the donation from Fiserv.
 Result: Passed 4 – 0
 Mover: Commissioner McHugh
 Seconder: Commissioner Cerra

Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

/s/ Georgia Elliott
_________________
Georgia Elliott, CMC
City Clerk

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