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Commissioners noted that voters had strongly supported the bond referendum earlier and that portions of the city's water system date back several decades and need upgrades. The ordinance sets out bond terms, redemption provisions, security from net system revenues, creation of funds and accounts, and repeal of earlier ordinances as part of the authorizing language. The ordinance was approved on first reading; the city clerk announced the item will return for a second reading at the Feb. 19 meeting.

The vote on the first reading was recorded as unanimous: Tommy Rosano — yes; Anthony Caggiano — yes; Joanne Simone — yes; Arturo Serio — yes; Arlene Schwartz — yes. Commissioners asked that the city post next steps and timelines on the city website so residents can track progress on system improvements financed by the bond proceeds.

City staff and counsel working on the ordinance were publicly acknowledged during the meeting. The city manager asked the commission to recognize the team behind the bond ordinance: Finance Director Ishma Diaz, Development and Engineering Services Director Kirk Kaiser, bond counsel from the firm White & Case (referenced by counsel present) and others; the manager said the group had performed a “heavy lift” to prepare the ordinance.

No financing terms (rates or series scheduling) were disclosed at the meeting; staff said it was too soon to specify interest rates. The ordinance will return for second reading and possible adoption on Feb. 19.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Margate - 2/5/25 Regular City Commission Meeting - Feb 06, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","On Feb. 5 the City Commission approved on first reading an ordinance authorizing up to $120 million in water and wastewater improvement revenue bonds (first series not to exceed $60 million). Commissioners said voters passed a related bond referendum by about 75%; second reading is scheduled for Feb. 19.","taxTitle","Margate, Broward County, Florida","taxId",5088,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6688455,"Margate commission appoints Rosano as CRA vice chair after heated debate",1255,5689000,6944000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2239720-55c97121ba1410ee3408e63e845853cd&start=5689&end=6944","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2239720-55c97121ba1410ee3408e63e845853cd/thumbnail_5689000.jpg","/articles/6688455/Margate/Broward-County/Florida/Margate-commission-appoints-Rosano-as-CRA-vice-chair-after-heated-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6688455-65b77aaf7e21d08551348995542339b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771194599&Signature=H0vkFTUKI4HuFh61cbp5b68sjZpMpOzXsTaz9j-RX09CldPyS~VSYe4E9xmuxxPfFFro~eWOpzqsHfx6DQrg~GXqVxajMIoDBc7xDXQ~Lxfke5~Jhg7CpuugijyIqVvJ-sq2PMXU92nUBCKtzHvpCElOzdMyPebq5MakdcCk3fr7qXwb3rTPe930NoSByl5YO-BXBgRdnQBe7dpbijD-7H3qMd8hUfSF2WLFci0IcR8zwIXg7DT4op0iVjN9ZB0GwCmiY5Q22-Wv3NkuNisgtqm3OO7kvJOPtxWN~I-leVcVE9yPkco2QgJNVJOWSmGi0xTvWlL0sut7azmtcFNCGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Commission of Margate voted 3-2 on Feb. 5, 2025, to appoint Commissioner Tommy Rosano as vice chair of the City of Margate Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board.

The vote followed more than an hour of debate among commissioners and several public speakers about who should hold the vice chair role as the city prepares to select a developer for a major downtown redevelopment. The motion to appoint Rosano passed with the following roll call: Tommy Rosano — yes; Anthony Caggiano — no; Joanne Simone — no; Vice Mayor Arturo Serio — yes; Mayor Arlene Schwartz — yes.

Supporters framed the choice as a matter of experience; Rosano emphasized his background during the discussion, saying, \"I'm honest. I'm blunt. That's what it is. I've got over 30 years of experience.\" Opponents questioned whether the nominee or the other candidate had completed an available CRA certification course: when asked if she held that certificate, Commissioner Joanne Simone replied, \"No. I do not.\" The commission debate included repeated references to a recent election and to past litigation involving redevelopment contracts.

Several residents addressed the commission before and during the vote. Elsa Sanchez, identified in public comment as a Margate resident, urged commissioners to rely on staff-provided information and reminded the commission that \"All members are equal,\" saying the CRA's work \"does not depend on one person for information or decision.\" Other speakers asked procedural questions about who sets CRA agendas and pressed for resident input on redevelopment planning.

Commissioners and members of the public repeatedly said the CRA needs shared visioning and public workshops before a final developer selection. Commissioners stated they expect workshops and additional public engagement to identify a consensus for the downtown project.

The resolution appointing Rosano was recorded as \"approved.\" The commission did not adopt any additional action that night to change CRA rules or the appointment process.","The City Commission voted 3-2 on Feb. 5 to appoint Commissioner Tommy Rosano as vice chair of the Community Redevelopment Agency board after an extended discussion about qualifications, past litigation and the need for workshops to shape a shared redevelopment vision.","actionData","errors"]

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Margate approves first reading of ordinance to issue up to $120 million in water and wastewater bonds

Margate commission appoints Rosano as CRA vice chair after heated debate