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Julie Vandermuellen, who identified herself as a resident of the Carolina Golf Course community, said the rezoning request would conflict with the city’s long-standing planning commitments \"whether it was in the 1989 comprehensive plan or the new Margate 2.\" She urged the commission to honor past promises and protect the area’s open space.

\"We feel left out, neglected, ignored, and we're angry,\" Vandermuellen said, urging elected leaders to act on residents’ concerns.

Commissioners and staff answered that the city has repeatedly cited the golf-course property for maintenance issues and that those citations have progressed to magistrate proceedings. A commissioner said the city’s legal authority requires the property be kept within certain maintenance standards—grass height, hedges and debris removal—but does not require the owner to maintain a manicured golf course.

Other residents pressed environmental and health concerns. Rich Zucchini described typical pesticide use on golf courses and called them \"toxic dump[s],\" arguing that redevelopment could include soil remediation and public-health improvements. He also warned commissioners against publicly committing to a position before a formal application is filed, saying the Ethics Commission should review premature public statements that could require recusal.

Some attendees questioned whether a commissioner’s earlier public comments favoring redevelopment created a conflict of interest. In response, the commissioner said he lives in the community but does not own course property, and that speaking as a resident does not, by itself, create an ethics violation.

Commissioners discussed planning and mitigation steps that would apply if an applicant seeks rezoning, saying contaminated areas would likely require remediation and that county and state approvals could be part of the process. Commissioner Rosano suggested the city consider having its own engineer review mitigation plans if rezoning is pursued.

The commission did not hold a vote on rezoning at the meeting; commissioners repeatedly told residents that any future hearing would present evidence, conditions and staff analyses before a formal decision.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Margate - 8/20/25 Regular City Commission Meeting 7PM","oneSentenceSummary","Residents of the Carolina Golf Course neighborhood told the Margate City Commission on Aug. 20 that they are closely watching any rezoning that could convert the course to development.","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},6786838,"Applicant and city disagree over classification for Margate transitional living facility",436,1130145,1567095,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5612994-b6281bafad0e488904b1130f4f33d179&start=1130&end=1567","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5612994-b6281bafad0e488904b1130f4f33d179/thumbnail_1130145.jpg","/articles/6786838/Margate/Broward-County/Florida/Applicant-and-city-disagree-over-classification-for-Margate-transitional-living-facility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6786838-518efa029d82f45e12d9c4ff44296d19/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448364&Signature=Q5KCnalJM2lDcNY6WfiZJDwPRyFnf6H211KN3Vjk8klHjlvcPE16fSgFNgCK3Lru0e6PixC0LRguXYgSmzMTQ7YGUne1BXooe1nOQQ~EVIxfN1qVUl-gyPWX9M8C4eJlpgyNkGoq5zUwaH-xHrj65~Ia44LmhT~VPg8Se0sl7UdMDwRQzg7I-DqemmZ3U1rOYle0eKfzcctyHSABd729xBP~vdGbZUR~wygMQEktqdbrwEHF4JtyajUopoaSz03yy6nOChwLoz6aKkHuySuJbtjwWC0f7ORuZL7yzhe18otNnp7GwSNpsEc-x3ysbvRq~h3MU7eva1SiJCyvYkxX-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","An applicant for a transitional living and rehabilitation facility told the Margate City Commission she and her partners believe the building should operate under an I-2 classification but city staff asked for a downgrade to R-4, a difference the applicant said could affect patient safety.

Kendrick Nobles, an investor who said he lives in Tamarac and operates a business within Margate, described the project as \"a transitional living facility that will cater to people who have spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries.\" He said the business seeks occupational licensing at the classification for which it was originally approved and that downgrading the building could create life-safety liabilities.

Applicant Miriam Jimenez said the approved zoning, certificate of occupancy and license paperwork indicate an I-2 classification that allows for occupants who may be incapable of self-preservation. Jimenez told commissioners she submitted fire approvals and that the building meets requirements she believes are necessary for I-2 use; she said a city reviewer then requested that the use be downgraded to R-4 and asked for a meeting to resolve the discrepancy.

City staff and commissioners said the building official provided instructions about what was needed and suggested the applicant meet with the city clerk and relevant staff to work through outstanding items. The presiding officer said commissioners do not direct the building official but offered consensus that staff meet with the applicant to review requirements, with no promise of a particular outcome.

No vote or formal action on licensing was taken at the meeting; commissioners offered to schedule staff-level meetings to attempt to resolve the classification and permitting questions.","An applicant and city staff disputed whether a proposed transitional living/rehab facility should be classified I-2 or downgraded to R-4; the applicant said fire and occupancy paperwork shows I-2 and asked for a meeting with staff and mayor; the commission consented to meet but made no decision.",{"_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},6786822,"Margate reduces city contribution to CRA from 95% to 80% of TIF revenues to preserve funds for operations",136,3207480,3343969,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5612994-b6281bafad0e488904b1130f4f33d179&start=3207&end=3343","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5612994-b6281bafad0e488904b1130f4f33d179/thumbnail_3207480.jpg","/articles/6786822/Margate/Broward-County/Florida/Margate-reduces-city-contribution-to-CRA-from-95-to-80-of-TIF-revenues-to-preserve-funds-for-operations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6786822-de06fb7d023a6f9a6f2d334deca5519f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448364&Signature=Y74Y71~492BybFyA6aiQ3Xdyew44YX4zUibw-GpAndaM4qwlAhMuWSzvItXSSrstBHROhssgHVZYIJh0xjnI-BR2kwOv8Fnj3B9Mx2rcwmWW4pk3-pyDAuAE-ERgTkYzmICZUWWGdm6SOI6B8WCcjn9ywsOXECykB4nkcwCGL6zhi0qVhkZLHZf0iqYz8ila5LNq-iL4qVVoCFoAASDvIXtjlo-lTJD1p5y~f~cINZsfegcz7zkG81Nnne50BbUdqU8~A0hJ2Axfe2ONPkqRtXtkHfnc5wGvkEepQz8l-YzC5smrCLuKz25y6vHhDygikS9dcoVslj~aNSrZS9MqAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Margate City Commission voted on Aug. 20 to approve an interlocal agreement between the city and the Margate Community Redevelopment Agency that reduces the city’s contribution of tax-increment financing (TIF) from 95% to 80% of statutory increment revenues.

City staff explained the change reflects the CRA’s narrowed mission—to complete downtown projects and not take on new initiatives—and allows the city to retain a larger share of TIF revenues for municipal operations. A commissioner said the funds not forwarded to the CRA were envisioned in prior discussions as possible support for additional fire personnel added earlier in planning conversations.

The resolution authorizes termination provisions and takes effect as specified in the interlocal agreement. The commission moved, discussed briefly, and approved the resolution by roll call.","The commission approved an interlocal agreement to adjust the tax-increment financing (TIF) deposit to the Margate Community Redevelopment Agency from 95% to 80% of statutory increment revenues; commissioners said the change allows the city to retain funds for operations, including public-safety staffing as the CRA focuses on completing downtown.",{"_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},6786829,"Margate commission approves 4% COLA for nonbargaining city employees",373,2829780,3203739,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5612994-b6281bafad0e488904b1130f4f33d179&start=2829&end=3203","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5612994-b6281bafad0e488904b1130f4f33d179/thumbnail_2829780.jpg","/articles/6786829/Margate/Broward-County/Florida/Margate-commission-approves-4-COLA-for-nonbargaining-city-employees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6786829-fcb65c1260c3ca8b9a820bf5cf754f41/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448364&Signature=MiuF4wWyTgcZMAa76TGErgLM8iojNIv9OwGAueSwII3R0I4WUrnIuWYApY-j4Z63uN8t6E~nSbfm9cMLyoEzvMteVrU3TQw3QuIN9O-ZkWeVmH~BpWQGECj5CXsetgvMkExTBAwbJBOUrfmMkBG69CyegxdlTg4EIopl~y-l1mm0N05Fh2ztuajmx2fqEZNQyZ9oHuklupBjBsHwxu74SHvsRsofAnUK6IImEi9PWbV-uuzb70zVzc7VXANm8yyJsWvVJBcAjjJfV0r795j6FH5tkk~FiAYw-0SUXB~mTFy80aALU2B1vTkegILL9qg4ZMmtitY3d0Ea56FPc0Ub0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Margate City Commission voted unanimously on Aug. 20 to approve a 4% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for nonbargaining city employees, effective Oct. 1, 2025 through Sept. 30, 2026.

Staff described the resolution as an implementation of recommendations from a salary study, and a commissioner moved and seconded the measure. Several members of the public urged that first responders also receive increased pay. The presiding officer clarified the measure covers nonbargaining employees only and that police and fire pay are subject to collective bargaining; the commission said negotiations with the police have concluded and discussions with the fire union are ongoing.

The resolution passed on a roll-call vote. Commissioners said the city will continue to negotiate with bargaining units and that the COLA for nonbargaining staff is separate from any union settlements.","The commission approved a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for nonbargaining employees for Oct. 1, 2025–Sept. 30, 2026; speakers urged the commission to consider parity for police and fire but staff said union negotiations control bargaining-unit pay.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6786834,"Margate commission approves bridge naming to honor Specialist Daniel J. Agami",349,2476830,2826455,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5612994-b6281bafad0e488904b1130f4f33d179&start=2476&end=2826","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5612994-b6281bafad0e488904b1130f4f33d179/thumbnail_2476830.jpg","/articles/6786834/Margate/Broward-County/Florida/Margate-commission-approves-bridge-naming-to-honor-Specialist-Daniel-J-Agami","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6786834-64c1d6e0b58d3b7a81b3ef1e2e7c3cad/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448364&Signature=XfEk5y1YJK6WiV5GB3JbFXW3r9OLjVUx1ZKd~l6Omv6oIV6tqjO~9wlISLSqyrHTqwTcLgAV1tldG6r~IgAom00IT5srkg6Cx1j1NgAWpKEAjFyYASMk-eA3PwTxqDxtqysTO9~JKO1JdXL9AIG6RpWDEogI9g3uRmmw8ZoKmQqkfhyKpCJ0tgKPAmpwKRjZGdtqS2gZwb5BGl9YDxuO8CmOlzi8P2A9iapV26h6oP5tYxPQExanWYjXuXuMl7EF2t39ImlPYy9vMNYhEm8N~wlDYqJNM86X3ysajxcWBx1qf1rtPczW3L75EzOu~6wTqW48fiSXOtAeItEqnTYUiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Margate City Commission unanimously approved a resolution on Aug. 20 supporting the naming of the State Road 7 bridge over Sample Road for Specialist Daniel J. Agami, in accordance with Florida House Bill 987.

Beth Agami, Daniel Agami’s mother, thanked the commission and said the recognition is meaningful because Daniel grew up in Margate and attended local schools. \"The signing of this resolution brings us one step closer to making the bridge naming a reality,\" she told the commission.

Commissioners and members of the public praised Specialist Agami’s service. Mayor Schwartz said she spoke with Daniel’s brother and related a personal anecdote. The resolution directs placement of signs or markers by the Department of Transportation and is effective on the date specified in the resolution.

The resolution was moved, seconded and approved by roll call.","The commission unanimously approved a resolution supporting the naming of the State Road 7 bridge over Sample Road for Specialist Daniel J. Agami; his mother, Beth Agami, addressed the commission and thanked the city for honoring his service in Operation Iraqi Freedom.","actionData","errors"]

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