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- Emergency procurement ratification (DBF Construction): Ratified emergency wastewater main repairs from DBF Construction in the amount of $308,544.29. Motion moved and seconded; roll call vote unanimous. Fund source: wastewater pumping operational fund.

- Utility easement (D.R. Horton): Approved a perpetual nonexclusive utility easement between the city and D.R. Horton, authorizing city officials to execute the agreement. Public comment confirmed developer bears installation cost. Motion moved and seconded; roll call vote unanimous.

- Holiday lighting contract amendment (Christmas Palace LLC): Approved second amendment to holiday lighting and décor services contract (additional work and costs included). Motion moved and seconded; roll call vote unanimous.

- Community Action Support Team grant (Florida Department of Health): Accepted a $349,000 grant to establish and maintain a community action support team program; authorized city manager to accept and execute documents. Motion moved and seconded; roll call vote unanimous.

- Quasi‑judicial matter — easement abandonment (1 N. Andrews Ave.): First reading of ordinance to abandon a 30‑foot cross‑access easement on Wawa site; planning and zoning board recommended approval; commission approved on first reading. Motion moved and seconded; roll call vote unanimous.

- Award for policing study (Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc.): Approved award and negotiation of contract with Raftelis (with Center for Public Safety partnership) to conduct a study comparing current BSO contract and a stand‑alone police department; not to exceed $285,000. Motion moved and seconded; roll call vote unanimous.

- Fire assessment preliminary rates: Adopted a preliminary resolution establishing the estimated fire rescue assessment rates for FY 2026 (residential rate increase of $30 to $361 per dwelling unit); staff directed to return with millage‑reduction scenarios (commission requested a half‑percent millage cut option be modeled). Motion moved and seconded; roll call vote unanimous.

- Community shuttle services (Limousines of South Florida, LS F): Second reading approved for a five‑year service contract for community bus routes; estimated annual cost $700,000 reimbursed from Broward County surtax. Motion moved and seconded; roll call vote unanimous.

- HVAC maintenance service agreements (two items): First reading approved for an as‑needed HVAC maintenance contract and a second agreement for specifically designated service (five‑year terms); motions carried by roll call vote.

- Item postponed: Agenda item 12 (residential/mobile home related matter) was postponed to Sept. 9 by unanimous action.

- Pension board appointment: Reappointed incumbent Shera Ronian to the Pompano Beach Police and Firefighters Retirement System for a term to expire 09/12/2028. Motion moved and seconded; roll call vote unanimous.

- Authority during hiatus: Approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute budgeted/authorized matters during the August commission hiatus, subject to ratification in September. Motion moved and seconded; roll call vote unanimous.

All roll calls recorded a unanimous vote of the commissioners present on the items above. Several items were pulled from the consent agenda for brief discussion before the votes.

Why it matters: The votes cover emergency infrastructure repairs, developer easements, community safety funding, multi‑year service contracts, and a major study of policing options. The preliminary fire assessment vote sets rates that will appear on county notices and shapes the September budget process.

What comes next: Staff will finalize contracts and return signed agreements where required; the Raftelis study will proceed under procurement; final adoption of fire assessment and budget details will be set during September public hearings.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Pompano Beach - City Commission on 2025-07-22 6:00 PM - City Commission Meeting - Jul 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Pompano Beach City Commission on July 22 approved emergency infrastructure work, service contracts, a state grant, and preliminary budget measures while directing staff on next steps for policing study and millage scenarios.","taxTitle","Pompano Beach, Broward County, Florida","taxId",4289,"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},6590991,"Pompano Beach hires consultants to compare BSO contract with stand‑alone police option",2494,4164001,6658001,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5449066-b70f5f6cab9b1d1aa1aab89ac1a0b8ff&start=4164&end=6658","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5449066-b70f5f6cab9b1d1aa1aab89ac1a0b8ff/thumbnail_4164001.jpg","/articles/6590991/Pompano-Beach/Broward-County/Florida/Pompano-Beach-hires-consultants-to-compare-BSO-contract-with-standalone-police-option","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590991-82f292d7eb65cd75ca1e4478cc71e86e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160462&Signature=KUwHQFVjjoLS6FEiwZQ-2guE7wYiq8Vp5bC-Dwn1W-mujlRMQN89j0iY31N1AOTY6NhXSEhdpCTWNGRnbGCdj~XHNxxsKWyOtVcfIcFBUbAek33UxmZxIRMeW7oYD6d9x6B1d1y90BOR8akuL64Td0JnBb0wIdokX-zEGt1qX~mx021IkYPP3aTBi4iUrsuGnmXBmehiqC-zsFVmumDVOXFbjpDQHPuLyPtkLdEGldMqmwPHOwHVM9Whv8z8le~g33wZVXJOdSfEBl9gy68guSUyJtEojmKtspxx7B1hQMGekmRURBdNKlKwdm7k-xF2je1aBcd-HoTGpb29K0O4CQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pompano Beach City Commission on Tuesday approved a contract not to exceed $285,000 with Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc., partnered with the Center for Public Safety, to produce an analysis comparing the city's current Broward Sheriff's Office contract to a potential stand‑alone police department.

City procurement staff said the study will analyze staffing, operations, budget and market benchmarks and include community outreach. Mary Rivera, a city procurement staff member, told the commission the solicitation closed May 22 and the evaluation committee shortlisted and then recommended a partnership so the city would get both a financial analysis and operational expertise. \"We are requesting for an award for Reftellus, which would take the lead and the partnerships for the Center for Public Safety,\" Rivera said.

The contract sets a tight timeline: the solicitation called for about 120 days, and staff said consultants expect to return a full deliverable in roughly 120–160 days if records requests and data from external parties proceed on schedule. Deliverables listed in the solicitation include a community needs assessment, departmental organization and operational planning, staffing and recruitment plans, and a finance/budget model with an implementation roadmap should the commission pursue change.

The decision followed more than an hour of public comment and discussion. Supporters said an up‑to‑date analysis is overdue; some residents and commissioners pressed for an implementation plan to be included so the city would not simply receive a report without concrete next steps. Vice Mayor Fournier said she was \"hesitant with consulting agreements\" but that she had insisted the study include an implementation plan: \"If we decide to do it based on the study, this needs to include, like, you push the button and go, and it is step by step how you roll this out,\" she said.

Several residents questioned the price. Jocelyn Jackson asked whether the nearly $300,000 contract was necessary; Mike Skiverski suggested staff could rework earlier, cheaper studies. David Hall urged the commission to ensure costs in a new department would be fully comparable and noted pension and specialty unit costs could be substantial. \"What we can't do is try to do it on the cheap,\" Hall said.

Other speakers described public safety priorities and neighborhood conditions. \"I just can't put a monetary price on our safetiness,\" said Tantra King, a resident who urged a study that would lead to improved local control.

Commission members stressed the scope will include regional benchmarking and the consultants were expected to ask BSO and other agencies for records. After discussion the commission approved the award by roll call; all commissioners voting recorded aye.

The commission directed staff to negotiate the agreement and bring back a final contract consistent with the scope and not‑to‑exceed price. The city manager and procurement staff said they would work with the consultants to schedule community meetings and meet with commissioners during the study.

Why it matters: The study is intended to give the city current, locally relevant data about costs and capabilities rather than rely on older or incomplete work. Any decision to change the city's policing arrangement would have long‑term budget and service consequences and would require a separate policy vote by the commission.

What comes next: Staff said consultants expect to return a draft report within roughly 120–160 days and that the commission will have opportunities for public hearings and additional briefings before any final policy decision.","The Pompano Beach City Commission on Tuesday approved a contract not to exceed $285,000 with Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc., partnered with the Center for Public Safety, to produce an analysis comparing the city's current Broward Sheriff's Office contract to a potential stand‑alone police department.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6590986,"Resident presses Pompano Beach to close \"puppy mill\" sales loophole; city attorney to review ordinance",472,1405001,1877001,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5449066-b70f5f6cab9b1d1aa1aab89ac1a0b8ff&start=1405&end=1877","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5449066-b70f5f6cab9b1d1aa1aab89ac1a0b8ff/thumbnail_1405001.jpg","/articles/6590986/Pompano-Beach/Broward-County/Florida/Resident-presses-Pompano-Beach-to-close-puppy-mill-sales-loophole-city-attorney-to-review-ordinance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590986-a10c63b9edbbe4ff713ea8e0a42a6683/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160462&Signature=oG-7u4rcUUsT8qDuMlq~vGns~nNtCrrX0dYPZjlar33wYEIEvbH2bxt~TeGEq-NtFDV02EVwq0LL~yH8lXfTf6syDbmpk-s4J6lAaYH9nHTueaXiuvGAdHLZXAseuXwvqs6RIYdDPF-UwoOcecI-8GLAgr51DD3qnMDsS~qMuinwt3XiFfy0OEqLmN0p0Drsf6ioAa9sLgVr2zP-zD~KRYjLzcPM6xDx26S-j7zx3i0sszEw1PGwQyu~7pjNJOMg-gm0ulLsQj1rvG68gEC5cyT2HWb6LhEaEVNlQ~TR0KLLHIlP1qta9HeJB1eYInj9SrdbLbM-0R~5SwTsHDbtRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Pompano Beach resident urged the commission on Tuesday to revisit the city's ordinance banning the sale of puppy‑mill animals in pet stores and to close what she described as a loophole that allows stores to sell pups sourced from out‑of‑state brokers.

Michelle Lazaro told the commission she has tracked certificates of veterinary inspection and USDA reports for puppies sold by a store that opened in 2024 and said many of the animals were bred in states commonly associated with large commercial breeding operations. \"Puppy mills are the only ones who sell to pet stores. No good breeder sells to a store,\" Lazaro said during public comment.

Lazaro asked the commission to suspend processing of any new store applications while the city revises the ordinance. Commissioners asked the city attorney to evaluate the ordinance language and related Florida statutes to determine whether the current text accomplishes the original policy intent and to recommend tightened language. City Attorney Berman said he would review the ordinance and noted Florida law addresses sales of animals; he also said staff had used a model ordinance provided by another city when the current language was adopted years earlier.

Commissioners discussed whether an immediate moratorium on applications is legally feasible and were advised that an unadvertised moratorium could require public notice and could expose the city to legal challenge. Commissioner Fessett withdrew a motion for a moratorium after city staff advised the commission they would bring a proposed ordinance change to the commission's Sept. 9 meeting for consideration.

Why it matters: The public comment described the sourcing of dogs sold at a local store and questioned enforcement tools available to verify whether animals are from commercial breeders. The commission gave the city attorney direction to review the ordinance and state law and to return with recommended language.

What comes next: City Attorney Berman will review the ordinance and related Florida law and return to the commission with proposed language or recommendations for the Sept. 9 meeting; staff told commissioners they would aim to have a draft ordinance or discussion item ready by that date.","A resident urged the commission to tighten the city's ordinance banning the sale of puppies from puppy mills, citing certificates of veterinary inspection and USDA reports. Commissioners asked the city attorney to review the ordinance language and return by Sept. 9 with recommended changes.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6590989,"Commission sets preliminary fire assessment fee; directs staff to model millage cut options",1483,6687001,8170001,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5449066-b70f5f6cab9b1d1aa1aab89ac1a0b8ff&start=6687&end=8170","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5449066-b70f5f6cab9b1d1aa1aab89ac1a0b8ff/thumbnail_6687001.jpg","/articles/6590989/Pompano-Beach/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-sets-preliminary-fire-assessment-fee-directs-staff-to-model-millage-cut-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6590989-334b7afc1fc5074512f649a21e77149d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160462&Signature=GNZT88VUKLATDWeYWnG8k9F6Uq2kcTvmFpjv2q6dd3VvVouak-~fKTT6CXwWoR-xxCNCytYdoBhyiw9m6TIa9HkqxgR3Bk7-In6Y959qQkIQNtyuNLzqKNb0Zepkoe8i3LIAKmAuh0P8Jo9JSN4zBiiHYudj-JIVrbwZ32fecyC1nnb07eXnPUPLOb0HjZMMyBWPY36I8vaUNTry4VVmun-2f2MbNOcvvV4fmVwgxv4aIeEaNedYNqWiILBaZGNO-bys2zfkNEl2VIz9c9TZ3gnOJGX74aFyEJdhQHuW5aA8AJUZMRWCKvdW4fiiXKDDUPy80iXKYCzAv9AweiwDAA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pompano Beach City Commission adopted a preliminary resolution on Tuesday establishing the fire rescue assessment rates for fiscal year 2026. The proposal raises the annual residential assessment by $30, from $331 to $361 per dwelling unit, and increases commercial and institutional rates proportionately.

Joshua Waters, the city's budget director, told the commission the proposed assessment is part of a package needed to fund fire services and achieve a balanced fiscal 2026 budget. He said the assessment is expected to generate about $34 million in gross revenue and roughly $32.3 million net to support fire operations; the proposed rates would move the city toward a historic target of 90% cost recovery (the staff estimate projects about 81% recovery for FY 2026). Waters stressed the commission must adopt preliminary rates by Aug. 4 so the rates can be included in Broward County trim notices.

The resolution passed on the commission's preliminary vote, but the discussion was notable for concerns about the short time between June and the formal budget packet: commissioners said the July budget contained about $1.6 million more revenue than the June numbers because of higher property values and other adjustments. Vice Mayor Fournier called for options and transparency on how the funds will be used and proposed that staff return with scenarios that would lower the millage rate by a half‑percent to share some of the recent windfall with taxpayers. That directive was adopted by roll call; commissioners asked staff to bring millage scenarios back prior to the commission's first budget hearing in September.

Public commenters urged fiscal restraint and prioritized city spending. Resident David Hall urged careful comparison to past consultant work and warned that startup costs for any major new initiative could be large. Commissioner Seager Eaton and others asked staff to produce multiple \"what if\" budget scenarios so the commission can evaluate tradeoffs before finalizing the FY 2026 millage and assessments.

Why it matters: The fire assessment is the city's primary mechanism for funding fire‑rescue services apart from property taxes. The preliminary vote sets numbers the county will mail in property notices; the commission can still adjust the final assessment and millage in the September hearings.

What comes next: Staff will present final budget language and alternatives, including the half‑percent millage decrease scenarios, before the first public budget hearing scheduled Sept. 15.","The commission adopted a preliminary fire assessment resolution raising the annual residential fee by $30 to $361 and directed staff to return with options for a half‑percent millage reduction prior to the budget hearings.","actionData","errors"]

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