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CITY OF TAMARAC
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP MEETING
CITY COMMISSION OF TAMARAC, FL
City Hall - Conference Room 105
January 6, 2020

CALL TO ORDER:
9:30 a.m.
ROLL CALL:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Michelle J. Gomez
1.Update - Ron Book
Update - Ron Book
2.Discussion on Civility Policy
Discussion on Civility Policy - Levi Williams, Esquire      
3.TR 13377 - Award of Bid No. 19-29B Citywide Landscape Maintenance Agreement(s)

TR13377 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, awarding Bid No. 19-29B to and approving Agreements with SFM Services, Inc. (“SFM”) for Grounds Maintenance Services and to Prestige Property Maintenance, Inc. (“Prestige”) for Irrigation Services for certain Public Rights-of-Way, City Facilities, and City Parks; based on established contract fixed unit prices; authorizing annual expenditures not to exceed $691,994.79 and $72,660.00, respectively including annual price escalation / de-escalation per Bid No 19-29b; authorizing the month to month renewal of the current Agreement with Prestige for Grounds Maintenance Services nunc pro tunc until the proposed Agreements are executed and in effect; authorizing proper City Officials to execute contract renewals; providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Presented by Public Services Director Jack Strain 

Commission District(s): Citywide
4.TR13390 Approve Risk and Resiliency Assessment

TR13390 - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida, approving an Agreement with Tetra Tech for a Risk and Resilience Assessment; utilizing Tetra Tech as a sole source vendor; authorizing an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $142,998.00 for said purpose; authorizing proper City Officials to take all necessary steps to effectuate the purchase; authorizing an additional appropriation in the amount not to exceed $142,998.00 to be included in a future Budget Amendment pursuant to F.S. 166.241(2); providing for conflicts; providing for severability; and providing for an effective date. Presented by Public Services Director Jack Strain and Water Plant Superintendent Anthony Licata

Commission District(s): Citywide
5.TO2422 - Amending Code Relating to Sister Cities Committee

TO2422 - An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Tamarac, Florida; amending Chapter 2, "Administration," Article III, "Boards, Committees, Commissions" of the Tamarac Code of Ordinances, by amending Sections 2-234.32 through 2-234.40, "Sister Cities Committee" providing for process for appointments and residency provision; providing for severability; providing for codification and providing for an effective date. Presented by Assistant to the City Manager Laura Karpaviciute 

6.Discussion on Cancelling the City Commission Meetings Scheduled for January 21, 2020 and January 22, 2020

Discussion - Cancel the Workshop scheduled for January 21, 2020; Cancel the Regular Commission Meeting, Scheduled for Wednesday January 22, 2020 - Presented by Acting City Clerk Lillian Pabon

7.Update - One Tamarac Event/Black History Month/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Update - One Tamarac Event/Black History Month/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. -  Presented by Parks & Recreation Director Greg Warner and Special Events Coordinator Melissa Petron
8.Discussion on Discretionary Spending and Cost of Events
Discussion on Discretionary Spending and Cost of Events - Presented by City Manager Michael C. Cernech

The City Commission may consider and act upon such other business as may come before it. In the event this agenda must be revised, such revised copies will be available to the public at the City Commission meeting.

Pursuant to Chapter 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.

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Lillian Pabon, CMC Acting City Clerk

Lillian Pabon, CMC
Acting City Clerk