Coral Springs City Commission Meeting — Coral Springs, FL
Date: 2024-10-17

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION
 REGULAR MEETING

 REVISED AGENDA
 9/30/24 11:42 AM

 Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Commission Chambers, City Hall
 6:30 PM 9500 West Sample Road
 Coral Springs, FL 33065

Call to Order

Roll Call

Moment of Silence

Pledge of Allegiance

 Addison Cuccia, Country Hills Elementary, 4th Grade
 Valeria Durand, Renaissance Charter School, 4th Grade
 Myra Nguyen, Riverside Elementary, Kindergarten

Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations

 1. Proclamation, National Community Planning Month 2024 (Julie Krolak)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim the month of October 2024 as “National
 Community Planning Month” in the City of Coral Springs.

 2. Proclamation, National Arts and Humanities Month 2024 (Juliana Forero)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim the month of October as "National Arts and
 Humanities Month" in the City of Coral Springs.

 3. Proclamation, National Code Compliance Month 2024 (George Soberon)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim the month of October 2024 as “National Code
 Compliance Month” in the City of Coral Springs.

 4. Proclamation, Fire Prevention Week 2024 (Chief Whalen)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim October 6-12, 2024 as "Fire Prevention Week" in
 the City of Coral Springs. This year's theme is "Smoke Alarms - Make Them Work for You!"

 5. Recognition, Fire Department, Cancer Awareness Month 2024 (Chief Whalen)
 Request that the City Commission recognize the month of October 2024 as "Cancer
 Awareness Month" in the City of Coral Springs and firefighters wearing a navy blue or pink
 tee shirt with a lavender ribbon representing all types of cancer.

 6. Recognition, Incoming Principal Camille Orr (April Wyche)
 Request that the City Commission recognize and welcome Principal Camille Orr to the City of
 Coral Springs.
 7. Recognition, Retiring Employee William Ray (John Norris)
 Request that the City Commission recognize William Ray after more than 40 years of service
 to the City of Coral Springs.

 8. Proclamation, Indigenous Peoples' Day (Commissioner Bowen)
 Request that the City Commission proclaim October 14, 2024 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day"
 in the City of Coral Springs.

Public Comment

Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements: None

Consent

 9. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve the City Commission meeting summaries of September 10, 2024 Joint
 Workshop, September 12, 2024 First Budget Hearing, September 12, 2024 Regular Meeting,
 and September 18, 2024 Second Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 10. Tri-Party Revocable License Agreement with Broward County, Lennar Homes and City
 of Coral Springs Revocable (Sunset Trails) (Tina Jou)
 Request to approve Tri-Party Revocable License Agreement between Broward County,
 Lennar Homes, and City of Coral Springs for installation and maintenance of improvements
 along Wiles Road; and to authorize City staff to transmit the agreement to the Broward County.
 (CON24-0011)
 Funding Source: No Cost to the City.
 Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE)

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

 12. N.W. 24th Street Sidewalk Improvements (John Norris)
 Request to award the contract for Bid #24-C-309F for N.W. 24th Street Sidewalk
 Improvements to Concord Technologies, Inc. of Pembroke Pines, Florida in the amount of
 $145,149.70; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve change orders that are
 within the designated procurement authority up to $75,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Capital Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD, AUTHORIZE)
 13. Sodium Hypochlorite (John Norris)
 Request to award the contract for the purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite to Odyssey
 Manufacturing Co. of Tampa, Florida from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027 via
 the City of St. Augustine, Florida Bid #24052. The not to exceed annual expenditure is
 $420,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD)

 14. Lime Sludge Removal, Hauling and Disposal Services (John Norris)
 Request to award contract #24-B-373M for Lime Sludge Removal, Hauling and Disposal
 Services via City of Tamarac, Florida Bid #20-04R to Prolime Corporation of Washington,
 Michigan from date of award through January 15, 2026. The estimated annual expenditure is
 $315,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD)

 15. Office Furniture, All Types (Except Hospital Room and Patient Handling) (John Norris)
 Request to award State of Florida contract #5610000-24-NY-ACS, for Office Furniture, All
 Types (Except Hospital Room and Patient Handling) to Berwin, Inc. d/b/a JC White
 Architectural Interior Products of Miami Gardens, Florida from December 1, 2024 through
 December 1, 2028. The estimated annual expenditure is $200,000 and will depend on the
 budgeted projects requiring furniture; and Empire Office, Inc. of New York, New York from
 December 1, 2024 through December 1, 2028. The estimated annual expenditure is $200,000
 and will depend on the budgeted projects requiring furniture.
 Funding Source: Approve Capital and Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD)

 16. Site Leasing at Lions Park (Julie Krolak)*
 Request to approve the Contract for Site Leasing with CELLCO PARTNERSHIP dba
 VERIZON WIRELESS of Basking Ridge, New Jersey from October 1, 2024 through
 September 30, 2029 with five (5) five-year renewal terms for a total of thirty (30) years with an
 annual rent of $15,300 with a 3% yearly escalator; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager
 to execute and approve all renewals.
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE)

Policy Formation and Direction

 17. Roofing Supplies and Services, Waterproofing and Related Products and Services
 (John Norris)
 Request to renew the contract for Roofing Supplies and Services, Waterproofing and Related
 Products and Services via Racine County, Wisconsin Contract #PW-1925 through U.S.
 Communities Government Purchasing Alliance to Garland/DBS, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio, from
 October 15, 2024 through October 14, 2029. The not to exceed annual expenditure is
 $1,750,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Capital and Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO RENEW)
 18. Resolution 2024-042, Allocation for School Resource Officer at Coral Springs Charter
 School (Catherine Givens)
 Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2024-042, allocating public funds for a school
 resource officer at Coral Springs Charter School.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT)


 19. Professional Consulting Services (Kathy Reul)
 Request to waive the competitive procurement process consistent with Section 2-305.1(7) of
 the City’s Procurement Code and award the contract for Professional Consulting Services to
 Bob Norton Consulting, of Nashville, Tennessee from date of award through October 31,
 2026, with the option to renew for two (2) additional two (2) year renewals; and to authorize
 the Purchasing Manager to execute and approve all renewals. The estimated annual
 expenditure is $50,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO WAIVE, AWARD, AND AUTHORIZE RENEWALS)

 20. Installation of Citywide Fiber Optic Network Infrastructure (Stephen Dyer)
 Request to award the contract for Bid #24-A-327F for the Installation of Citywide Fiber Optic
 Network Infrastructure to Unitec, Inc. of Hialeah, Florida in the amount of $4,856,197; and to
 authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve change orders that are within the designated
 procurement authority up to $75,000.
 Funding Source: Approved ARPA and Capital Funds.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD, AUTHORIZE)

 21. Appointment, Financial Advisory Committee (Kim Moskowitz)
 Request to consider appointment of Dennis Bovell to the Financial Advisory Committee.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

Commission Communications

City Manager's Communication

City Attorney's Communication

Adjournment

Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 6:30 PM.

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individual(s) must ensure that verbatim record of the proceedings is made. The record should include
the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

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the City Clerk’s Office at 954-344-1065 at least three (3) days in advance. If you are hearing or speech
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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 designed 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.

Time limit on discussion. Subject to waiver rule contained within this section, public discussion by
individual speakers shall be limited to three (3) minutes at the public comment period.

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 * Item 16: Verizon Wireless Collocation Agreement (Lions Park) added.

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA

 CORAL SPRINGS CITY COMMISSION
 REGULAR MEETING

 SUMMARY

 Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Commission Chambers, City Hall
 6:30 PM 9500 West Sample Road
 Coral Springs, FL 33065

Call to Order
Mayor Brook called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Roll Call
Mayor Scott Brook
Vice Mayor Shawn Cerra (attended by telephone)
Commissioner Nancy Metayer 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

 Addison Cuccia, Country Hills Elementary, 4th Grade
 Valeria Durand, Renaissance Charter School, 4th Grade
 Myra Nguyen, Riverside Elementary, Kindergarten

Recognitions/Proclamations/Presentations

 1. Proclamation, National Community Planning Month 2024 (Julie Krolak)
 The City Commission proclaimed the month of October 2024 as “National Community
 Planning Month” in the City of Coral Springs.

 2. Proclamation, National Arts and Humanities Month 2024 (Juliana Forero)
 The City Commission proclaimed the month of October as "National Arts and Humanities
 Month" in the City of Coral Springs.

 3. Proclamation, National Code Compliance Month 2024 (George Soberon)
 The City Commission proclaimed the month of October 2024 as “National Code Compliance
 Month” in the City of Coral Springs.

 4. Proclamation, Fire Prevention Week 2024 (Chief Whalen)
 The City Commission proclaimed October 6-12, 2024 as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City
 of Coral Springs. This year's theme is "Smoke Alarms - Make Them Work for You!"
 5. Recognition, Fire Department, Cancer Awareness Month 2024 (Chief Whalen)
 The City Commission recognized the month of October 2024 as "Cancer Awareness Month"
 in the City of Coral Springs and firefighters wearing a navy blue or pink tee shirt with a lavender
 ribbon representing all types of cancer.

 6. Recognition, Incoming Principal Camille Orr (April Wyche)
 The City Commission recognized and welcomed Principal Camille Orr to the City of Coral
 Springs.

 7. Recognition, Retiring Employee William Ray (John Norris)
 The City Commission recognized William Ray after more than 40 years of service to the City
 of Coral Springs.

 8. Proclamation, Indigenous Peoples' Day (Commissioner Bowen)
 The City Commission proclaimed October 14, 2024 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" in the City
 of Coral Springs.

Public Comment

  • Curt Tiefenbrun shared a cost-saving effort implemented by Coral Springs Improvement District
 and suggested recognizing staff members receiving an award for cost-saving measures.
  • Joe Morera thanked Frank Babinec for his service as City Manager.
  • Keith Roberts discussed awarding bids to local businesses and shared concerns relating to a
 homeless individual in his neighborhood.

Public Hearings/Special Meeting Announcements: None

Consent

 Motion: To approve Consent items 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16.
 Result: Passed (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Carter
 Seconder: Commissioner Bowen

 9. Minutes Approval (Georgia Elliott)
 Request to approve the City Commission meeting summaries of September 10, 2024 Joint
 Workshop, September 12, 2024 First Budget Hearing, September 12, 2024 Regular Meeting,
 and September 18, 2024 Second Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE)

 10. Tri-Party Revocable License Agreement with Broward County, Lennar Homes and City
 of Coral Springs Revocable (Sunset Trails) (Tina Jou)
 Request to approve Tri-Party Revocable License Agreement between Broward County,
 Lennar Homes, and City of Coral Springs for installation and maintenance of improvements
 along Wiles Road; and to authorize City staff to transmit the agreement to the Broward County.
 (CON24-0011)
 Funding Source: No Cost to the City.
 Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE)

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

12. N.W. 24th Street Sidewalk Improvements (John Norris)
 Request to award the contract for Bid #24-C-309F for N.W. 24th Street Sidewalk
 Improvements to Concord Technologies, Inc. of Pembroke Pines, Florida in the amount of
 $145,149.70; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve change orders that are
 within the designated procurement authority up to $75,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Capital Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Attractive Community.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD, AUTHORIZE)

13. Sodium Hypochlorite (John Norris)
 Request to award the contract for the purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite to Odyssey
 Manufacturing Co. of Tampa, Florida from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027 via
 the City of St. Augustine, Florida Bid #24052. The not to exceed annual expenditure is
 $420,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD)

14. Lime Sludge Removal, Hauling and Disposal Services (John Norris)
 Request to award contract #24-B-373M for Lime Sludge Removal, Hauling and Disposal
 Services via City of Tamarac, Florida Bid #20-04R to Prolime Corporation of Washington,
 Michigan from date of award through January 15, 2026. The estimated annual expenditure is
 $315,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD)

15. Office Furniture, All Types (Except Hospital Room and Patient Handling) (John Norris)
 Request to award State of Florida contract #5610000-24-NY-ACS, for Office Furniture, All
 Types (Except Hospital Room and Patient Handling) to Berwin, Inc. d/b/a JC White
 Architectural Interior Products of Miami Gardens, Florida from December 1, 2024 through
 December 1, 2028. The estimated annual expenditure is $200,000 and will depend on the
 budgeted projects requiring furniture; and Empire Office, Inc. of New York, New York from
 December 1, 2024 through December 1, 2028. The estimated annual expenditure is $200,000
 and will depend on the budgeted projects requiring furniture.
 Funding Source: Approve Capital and Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD)

16. Site Leasing at Lions Park (Julie Krolak)
 Request to approve the Contract for Site Leasing with CELLCO PARTNERSHIP dba
 VERIZON WIRELESS of Basking Ridge, New Jersey from October 1, 2024 through
 September 30, 2029 with five (5) five-year renewal terms for a total of thirty (30) years with an
 annual rent of $15,300 with a 3% yearly escalator; and to authorize the Purchasing Manager
 to execute and approve all renewals.
 Funding Source: Not Applicable.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, AUTHORIZE)
Policy Formation and Direction

 17. Roofing Supplies and Services, Waterproofing and Related Products and Services
 (John Norris)
 Request to renew the contract for Roofing Supplies and Services, Waterproofing and Related
 Products and Services via Racine County, Wisconsin Contract #PW-1925 through U.S.
 Communities Government Purchasing Alliance to Garland/DBS, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio, from
 October 15, 2024 through October 14, 2029. The not to exceed annual expenditure is
 $1,750,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Capital and Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO RENEW)

 Director John Norris explained the item.

 Motion: To renew the contract.
 Result: Passed (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Bowen
 Seconder: Commissioner Simmons

 18. Resolution 2024-042, Allocation for School Resource Officer at Coral Springs Charter
 School (Catherine Givens)
 Request to approve and adopt Resolution 2024-042, allocating public funds for a school
 resource officer at Coral Springs Charter School.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: A Family-Friendly Community.
 (REQUEST TO APPROVE, ADOPT)

 City Manager Babinec explained the item.

 Motion: To approve and adopt Resolution 2024-042.
 Result: Passed (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Simmons
 Seconder: Commissioner Bowen

 19. Professional Consulting Services (Kathy Reul)
 Request to waive the competitive procurement process consistent with Section 2-305.1(7) of
 the City’s Procurement Code and award the contract for Professional Consulting Services to
 Bob Norton Consulting, of Nashville, Tennessee from date of award through October 31,
 2026, with the option to renew for two (2) additional two (2) year renewals; and to authorize
 the Purchasing Manager to execute and approve all renewals. The estimated annual
 expenditure is $50,000.
 Funding Source: Approved Operating Budget.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO WAIVE, AWARD, AND AUTHORIZE RENEWALS)

 This item was pulled from the agenda.

 20. Installation of Citywide Fiber Optic Network Infrastructure (Stephen Dyer)
 Request to award the contract for Bid #24-A-327F for the Installation of Citywide Fiber Optic
 Network Infrastructure to Unitec, Inc. of Hialeah, Florida in the amount of $4,856,197; and to
 authorize the Purchasing Manager to approve change orders that are within the designated
 procurement authority up to $75,000.
 Funding Source: Approved ARPA and Capital Funds.
 Strategic Goal: An Innovative, High-Performing and Sustainable Organization.
 (REQUEST TO AWARD, AUTHORIZE)

 Director Stephen Dyer explained the item. Discussion ensued.

 Motion: To award the contract.
 Result: Passed (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Carter
 Seconder: Commissioner Bowen

 21. Appointment, Financial Advisory Committee (Kim Moskowitz)
 Request to consider appointment of Dennis Bovell to the Financial Advisory Committee.
 (REQUEST TO APPOINT)

 The Commission discussed the item.

 Motion: To appoint Dennis Bovell to the Financial Advisory Committee.
 Result: Passed (Unanimously)
 Mover: Commissioner Carter
 Seconder: Commissioner Simmons

Commission Communications

 • The commissioners announced office hours and provided contact information.
 • Sympathies were extended to those impacted by Hurricane Helene.
 • It was announced that Coastal Waste and Recycling began service in the city on October 1.
 • Residents were reminded to register to vote before the October 7 deadline.
 • Residents were wished a happy Rosh Hashanah.
 • City Manager Babinec was congratulated on his retirement.
 • Past and upcoming events were highlighted.
 • Local preference in the procurement code was discussed.
 • The Florida homeowner insurance crisis was discussed.
 • There was a request to recognize National Book Month in October, and City Manager Babinec
 suggested a draft and adopt resolution.

City Manager's Communication

City Manager Babinec discussed Hurricane Helene and addressed his decision to retire.

City Attorney's Communication

City Attorney Hearn provided an update on House Bill 1365 relating to camping on public property and
noted that Broward County, who must take the lead on regulation, will discuss the ordinance at its first
public hearing on October 8.
Adjournment

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.


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

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