CITY City of Lauderdale Lakes Office of the City Clerk 1 4300 Northwest 36 Street - Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33319-5599 PALE (954) 535-2705 - Fax (954) 535-0573 We Care CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES City Commission Chambers May 13, 2025 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Edwards Phillips called the May 13, 2025, City Commission Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT Mayor Veronica Edwards Phillips Vice Mayor Tycie Causwell Commissioner Easton Harrison Commissioner Karlene Maxwell-Williams Commissioner Sharon Thomas ALSO PRESENT Acting City Manager Venice Howard City Attorney Sidney Calloway Deputy City Clerk Pav Benasrie-Watson City Staff 3. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Invocation provided by Pastor Valtricts Binns, Ambassador Seventh Day Adventist Church The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 4. PROCLAMATIONSIPRESENTATIONS A. PROCLAMATION - RECOGNIZING MAY AS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH - NAMI BROWARD COUNTY (MAYOR EDWARDS PHILLIPS) Ms. Donna Linn accepted the proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month. B. PROCLAMATION - CELEBRATING SHENEKA BLUE, BROWARD COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR, PRINCIPAL AT ORIOLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (SPONSORED BY MAYOR EDWARDS PHILLIPS) Ms. Sheneka Blue accepted the oroclamation celebrating her as Broward County Public School Principal of the Year. C. PROCLAMATION - CELEBRATING TRACY-ANN SMITH, BOYD H. ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR (SPONSORED BY COMMISSIONER HARRISON) Ms. Tracy-Ann Smith accepted the proclamation celebrating her as Employee of the Year at Boyd H. Anderson High School. D. PROCLAMATION - CELEBRATING HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH (SPONSORED BY COMMISSIONER MAXWELL-WILIAMS) Honorable Deputy Consul General, Mr. Yverick Delerme Cyril accepted the proclamation celebrating Haitian Heritage Month. Nadege Le Blanc from State Representative Sheila Cherft.us-McComicks Office welcomed Honorable Deputy Consul General, Mr. Yverick Delerme Cyril and wished everyone a Happy Haitian Heritage Month. E. PROCLAMATION - CELEBRATING NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK Mr. Ron Desbrunes accepted the proclamation celebrating National Public Works Week. F. PRESENTATION - 2025 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACADEMY GRADUATES Ms. Glenda Brockington presented certificates to the 2025 Local Government Academy Graduates. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING A. APRIL 21, 2025 CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP MINUTES B. APRIL 22, 2025 CITY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Vice Mayor Causwell made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 21, 2025 City Commission Workshop and the April 22, 2025 City Commission Meeting. Mayor Edwards Phillips requested a roll call: FOR: Mayor Edwards Phillips, Vice Mayor Causwell, Commissioner Harrison, Commissioner Maxwell-Wilams, Commissioner Thomas Motion passed: 5-0 6. PETITIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Ms. Melida Akiti provided an update on the Stay Healthy Together program and mobile unit partnership with Broward Health and the City. Mr. Ari Pregen of The Pregen Firm, spoke of the liens placed on the home of his clients, Kenneth and Margaret Bordeaux. Larry Seward of CBS News Miami asked if the fines that are on placed Kenneth and Margaret Bordeaux are excessive since the violations have been brought into compliance. He asked if the City is looking for remedies on the lien reduction program. Caroline Guillard spoke about the issues she is facing pertaining to putting up a seawall on her property. She spoke about placing higher speed bumps on 39th Street as cars tend to drive very fast and of the stop sign that is ignored by drivers at 41st and 50th Terrace. Former Commissioner Beverly Williams spoke about the Friends of the Library program and encouraged everyone to join. She also spoke of hurricane preparedness. Ms. Moore from Park Lakes Elementary School shared a letter of appreciation from Principal Rhonda Parris regarding the coffee and donuts that were provided to the staff and teachers during Teachers Appreciation Week. 7. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING 8. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING A. ORDINANCE 2025-007 IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 5, SECTION 5.04 OF THE LAUDERDALE LAKES CODE OF ORDINANCES, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 ADOPTED BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR REVISIONS TO THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES ("CITY") IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTYA AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($1,123,750.00), PERTAINING TO COMMISSION APPROVED PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4301 NW 48TH AVENUE PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 2025-027; PERTAINING TO APPROPRIATING THE NEW GRANT AWARD NO. 21469 FROM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA, INC. D/B/A FLORIDA BLUE PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION: 2025-046; PROVIDING FOR REVISION TO FUNDING AMOUNTS ALLOCATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUND PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 2025-034 This ordinance amends the FY2024-25 Adopted Budget per Ordinance 2024-016. To successfully operate the City and conform to accounting principles and standards, a budget amendment in the amount of $1,123,750 is requested for the General Fund ($986,647); Alzheimer Care Center Fund ($100,000) and Community Development Block Grant Fund ($37,103). City Attorney Calloway read Resolution Ordinance 2025-007 by title: ORDINANCE 2025-007 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES, BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 5, SECTION 5.04 OF THE LAUDERDALE LAKES CODE OF ORDINANCES, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ADOPTED BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR REVISIONS TO THE APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES ("CITY") IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($1,123,750.00), PERTAINING TO COMMISSION APPROVED PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4301 NW 48TH AVENUE PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 2025-027; PERTAINING TO APPROPRIATING THE NEW GRANT AWARD NO. 21469 FROM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA, INC. D/BIA FLORIDA BLUE PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 2025-046; PROVIDING FOR REVISION TO FUNDING AMOUNTS ALLOCATED TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUND PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION 2025-034, AS IDENTIFIED IN THE BUDGET AMENDMENT NO.2, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A, A COPY OF WHICH MAY BE INSPECTED AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF RECITALS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Vice Mayor Causwell made a motion move Ordinance 2025-007 to the floor for discussion. Mayor Edwards Phillips requested a roll call: FOR: Mayor Edwards Phillips, Vice Mayor Causwell, Commissioner Harrison, Commissioner Maxwell-Wiliams, Commissioner Thomas Motion passed: 5-0 Bobbi Williams, Financial Services Director, stated that a budget amendment in the amount of $1,123,750 is requested for the General Fund ($986,647); Alzheimer Care Center Fund ($100,000) and Community Development Block Grant Fund ($37,103). The City Commission approved the purchase of the property by public auction located at 4301 NW 48th Avenue, by Resolution 2025- 027, at its special meeting held February 19, 2025. The City of Lauderdale Lakes was the successful bidder during the public auction, which was held February 20, 2025, for the total purchase of $986,647, which includes the purchase price of $965,400 and additional fees to the State of Florida and Clerk of Court of $21,247. To properly account for the purchase and realign the budget, a budget amendment is required. If approved, the Revised FY2024-25 Budget for the Fund will be reflected as $45,897,086. The second is the Alzheimer Care Center Fund in the amount of $100,000 from Florida Blue for the purpose of renovations and upgrades to the Alzheimer Care Center, such as upgrades to the kitchen and restroom and replacement of furniture. To properly account for the grant funds, an amendment is required to include the grant funding to the budget. This budget amendment is contingent upon the approval and acceptance of the grant via Resolution 2025- 046. If approved, the Revised FY2024-25 Budget for the Alzheimer Care Center Fund will be reflected as $766,075. The third is the Community Development Block Grant Fund which was approved and initially funded during the adoption of the FY2024-25 Budget in the amount of $464,158 to account for the 49th and 50th Housing Rehabilitation Programs, also known as the Minor Home Repair Program. Mayor Edwards Phillips announced a public hearing. Hearing none, Mayor Edwards Phillips closed the public hearing. Commissioner Thomas made a motion to approve Ordinance 2025-007. Mayor Edwards Phillips requested a roll call: FOR: Mayor Edwards Phillips, Vice Mayor Causwell, Commissioner Harrison, Commissioner Maxwel-Williams, Commissioner Thomas Motion passed: 5-0 9. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS ON CONSENT AGENDA A. RESOLUTION 2025-065 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES ("CITY") AND WESTWAY TOWING, INC., PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 82-358(D) OF THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES' PROCUREMENT CODE ("PROCUREMENT CODE") PROVIDING FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AS AN EXCLUSION AND EXCEPTIONS TO BID AND PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS IN THE PROCUREMENT CODE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THAT CERTAIN CITY OF LAUDERHILL CONTRACT WITH WESTWAY TOWING INC., COMPETITIVELY AWARDED UNDER CONTRACT NO. RFP2023-049, PROVIDING FOR TOWING AND WRECKER SERVICES AT NO COSTTO THE CITY ("LAUDERHILL TOWING CONTRACT") This resolution authorizes a contract to Westway Towing, Inc., to provide Citywide Towing and Wrecker services to the City of Lauderdale Lakes in accordance with the City of Lauderhil's Cooperative Contract, No. RFP2023-049 at no cost to the City. B. RESOLUTION 2025-066 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE MAYOR AND DEPUTY CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR AN AQUATIC WEED HARVESTER ("WEEDOO") FROM WEEDOO GREENBOAT, INC., IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 82-358(b) OF THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES PROCUREMENT CODE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED FIFTEEN DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($89,515.00) This resolution authorizes the sole source purchase of the Aquatic Weed Harvester (Weedoo) in an amount of $89,515 from the Weedoo Greenboat, Inc. C. RESOLUTION 2025-068 ADOPTING AN AGREEMENT FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE INITIATIVE BETWEEN THE AREAWIDE COUNCIL ON AGING AND THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES/LAUDERDALE LAKES ALZHEIMER CARE CENTER FOR CONTRACT#JZ2025-25-2026, FOR THE TERM COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025, WITH SERVICES ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE 00/100 $272,689.00) DOLLARS FOR THE PURCHASE OF IN-FACILITY RESPITE CARE, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, SPECIALIZED MEDICAL EQUIPMENTAND SUPPLIES This resolution authorizes the standard Agreement for Alzheimer's Disease Initiative contract number JZ2025-25-2026 between the Areawide Council on Aging and the City of Lauderdale Lakes Lauderdale Lakes Alzheimer's Care Center for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The total funding amount of $272,689.00 will provide In-Facility Respite Care, Case Management services, and specialized medical equipment and supplies for the Lauderdale Lakes Alzheimer's Care Center. D. RESOLUTION 2025-069 AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO BROWARD COUNTY SEEKING ALLOCATION OF FUNDING FOR THE 51ST YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING CYCLE FOR THE CITY'S MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM, SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AND SENIOR QUALITY OF LIFE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM, SUBJECT TO REQUIRED PUBLIC NOTICE AND PENDING HEARINGS HELD ON APRIL2 22, 2025 AND MAY 13, 2025 This resolution authorizes the Acting City Manager to submit an application to Broward County for the 51st CDBG programs. E. RESOLUTION 2025-070 AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CHILDREN SERVICES COUNCIL OF BROWARD COUNTY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2025 "MOST" SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY FOUR AND EIGHTEEN DOLLARS ($144,018.00) FOR THE PERIOD OF MAY 1, 2025, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2025, TO PROVIDE FOR SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES FOR ELIGIBLE YOUTH; PROVIDING FOR A CITY MATCH IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETY FIVE DOLLARS ($9,595.00) This resolution authorizes the Acting City Manager to enter into an agreement and accept grant funding from the Children Services Council (CSC) in the amount of $144,018.00 for the implementation of the 2025 Summer "MOST" Camp Program for the period of May 1, 2025 through August 31, 2025. The Children Services Council agreement requires a City Match in the amount of $9,595.00. F. RESOLUTION 2025-071 AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CULINARY AFFAIRS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR THE 2025 SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM AT WILLIE WEBB SR. PARK FUNDED THROUGH THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, SUMMER FOOD SERVICE This resolution authorizes the Acting City Manager to execute an agreement with Culinary Affairs, Inc. to provide nutritious breakfast and lunch for the 2025 Summer Food Program at Willie Webb Sr. Park. This program will be funded through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Summer Food Service Program. Commissioner Maxwell-Wilams made a motion to pull Resolution 2025-067 from the consent agenda and placed on the regular agenda. Mayor Edwards Phillips requested a roll call: FOR: Mayor Edwards Phillips, Vice Mayor Causwell, Commissioner Harrison, Commissioner Maxwell-Willams, Commissioner Thomas Motion passed: 5-0 City Attorney Calloway read Resolutions 2025-065, 2025-066, 2025-068, 2025-069, 2025-070, and 2025-071by title: RESOLUTION 2025-065 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES ("CITY") AND WESTWAY TOWING, INC., PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 82-358(D) OF THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES' PROCUREMENT CODE CPROCUREMENT CODE") PROVIDING FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AS AN EXCLUSION AND EXCEPTIONS TO BID AND PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS IN THE PROCUREMENT CODE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THAT CERTAIN CITY OF LAUDERHILL CONTRACT WITH WESTWAY TOWING INC., COMPETITIVELY AWARDED UNDER CONTRACT NO. RFP2023-049, PROVIDING FOR TOWING AND WRECKER SERVICES AT NO COST TO THE CITY ("LAUDERHILL TOWING CONTRACT); A COPY OF THE LAUDERHILL TOWING CONTRACTIS ATTACHED HERETO AS COMPOSITE EXHIBIT A, AND A DRAFT COPY OF THE PROPOSED CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND WESTWAY TOWING INC. IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT B; BOTH OF WHICH CAN BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION 2025-066 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE MAYOR AND DEPUTY CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR AN AQUATIC WEED HARVESTER ("WEEDOO") FROM WEEDOO GREENBOAT, INC., IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 82-358(b) OF THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES PROCUREMENT CODE, INANAMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHTY- NINE THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED FIFTEEN DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($89,515.00); A DRAFT COPY OF THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE AGREEMENT ("PURCHASE AGREEMENT") IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A; COPIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES' WRITTEN DETERMINATION AND THE WRITTEN REQUESTAUSTIFICATON FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ARE ATTACHED HERETO AS COMPOSITE EXHIBIT B; EACH EXHIBIT MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION 2025-068 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND DEPUTY CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, CONTRACT NO. JZ2025-25-2026, PERTAINING TO THE AGREEMENT FOR THE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE INITIATIVE PROGRAM BETWEEN THE AREAWIDE COUNCIL ON AGING OF BROWARD COUNTY, INC., AND THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKESILAUDERDALE LAKES ALZHEIMER CARE CENTER, FOR THE PURCHASE OF IN- FACILITY RESPITE CARE, CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND SPECIALIZED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY-TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($272,689.00), TO BE PROVIDED TO THE LAUDERDALE LAKES ALZHEIMER CARE CENTER COMMENCING ON JULY 1, 2025, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026; A COPY OF A CONTRACT NO. JZ2025-25-2026 CONTRACTIS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A, AND A COPY OF CONTRACT NO. JZ2025-25-2026 CONTRACT SUMMARY IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT B; SAID EXHIBITS MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION 2025-069 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE 51st YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2025-2026 FUNDING CYCLE TO SUPPORT THE CITY'S MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM, SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM, AND SENIOR QUALITY OF LIFE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED NINETY TWO THOUSAND SEVENTY NINE DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($292,079.00), SUBJECT TO REQUIRED PUBLIC NOTICES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 21, 2025, AND MAY 13, 2025; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY FUNDING APPLICATIONS AND AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE CDBG FUNDING PROGRAM; A COPY OF THE CDBG APPLICATION FOR THE 2025- 2026 FUNDING CYCLE IS ATTACHED HERETOAS EXHIBIT A, AND MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION 2025-070 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF BROWARD COUNTY AND THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES ("CITY") TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF BROWARD COUNTY IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR THOUSAND EIGHTEEN DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($144,018.00), FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 2025 MAXIMIZING OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME ("MOST") INCLUSION PROGRAM, CONTRACT NUMBER 22-2429 ("AGREEMENT), BEGINNING ON MAY 1, 2025, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2025, TO PROVIDE FOR SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES FOR ELIGIBLE YOUTH; FURTHER PROVIDING FOR A PARTIAL CITY MATCH OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY- FIVE AND NO/100 ($9,595.00) DOLLARS; A COPY OF SAID AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A, WHICH CAN BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION 2025-071 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST, RESPECTIVELY, THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT BETWEEN CULINARY AFFAIRS BY DOMINICK INC., ("CULINARY AFFAIRS) AND THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES ("CITY") TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ITEMS FOR CHILDREN THROUGH THE 2025 SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM AT WILLIE L. WEBB SENIOR PARK, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR DOLLARS AND 50/100 ($26,324.50), SAID PROGRAM TO BE FUNDED BY THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM, A COPY OF SAID AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO A S EXHIBIT A, WHICH MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Thomas made a motion to approve Resolutions 2025-065, 2025-066, 2025-068, 2025-069, 2025-070, and 2025-071. FOR: Mayor Edwards Phillips, Vice Mayor Causwell, Commissioner Harrison, Commissioner Maxwel-Williams, Commissioner Thomas Motion passed: 5-0 10. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS ON REGULAR AGENDA A. RESOLUTION 2025-067 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE PROGRAM DESIGN FOR THE CONDOMINIUM MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM This resolution authorizes the approval of the application design for the recently established Mortgage Assistance and Home Improvement Programs. City Attorney Calloway read Resolution 2025-067 by title: RESOLUTION 2025-067 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE PROGRAM DESIGN FOR THE CONDOMINIUM MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; A COPY OF THE PROGRAM DESIGN FOR THE CONDOMINIUM MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBITA; A DRAFT COPY OF WHICH MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Maxwell-Williams made a motion to table Resolution 2025-067. Mayor Edwards Phillips requested a roll call: FOR: Mayor Edwards Phillips, Vice Mayor Causwell, Commissioner Harrison, Commissioner Maxwell-Wilams, Commissioner Thomas Motion passed: 5-0 B. RESOLUTION 2025-072 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT NOT TO EXCEED $3,000.00 FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE HOSTING OF THE LAUDERDALE LAKES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETAND GREETI EVENT This resolution authorizes funding of the The Meet & Greet event scheduled on May 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Willie Webb, Sr. Park. The purpose of the event is to discuss the benefits of having a local Chamber of Commerce, explain the process of incorporating the Chamber of Commerce and encourage participation from business owners. EDAB members requested to intensify the marketing efforts by placing small signs in the commercial plazas which increases the cost to $2,810.19. City Attorney Calloway read Resolution 2025-072 by title: RESOLUTION 2025-072 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($3,000.00) FOR EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD TO HOST THE LAUDERDALE LAKES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "MEET AND GREET" EVENT SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025, AT THE WILLIE WEBB, SR. PARK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Harrison made a motion to move Resolution 2025-072 to the floor for discussion. Mayor Edwards Phillips requested a roll call: FOR: Mayor Edwards Phillips, Vice Mayor Causwell, Commissioner Harrison, Commissioner Maxwell-Willams, Commissioner Thomas Motion passed: 5-0 Ms. Vielka Buchanan, Economic Development Manager, stated that the Economic Development Advisory Board established a long-term goal to assist in the creation of a Lauderdale Lakes Chamber of Commerce. On January 13, 2025 at a Commission Workshop, Patrick Green, Economic Development Advisory Board member, shared the interest of the Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) to host a "Meet & Greet" event as the first initiative to build relationships with local businesses. Furthermore, Mr. Green requested that expenses incurred in the coordination and execution of the event be funded by the City of Lauderdale Lakes not to exceed $1,500.00. This initiative further supports the City's goal to maximize economic development. Commissioner Thomas made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-072. Mayor Edwards Phillips requested a roll call: FOR: Mayor Edwards Phillips, Vice Mayor Causwell, Commissioner Harrison, Commissioner Maxwell-Wiliams, Commissioner Thomas Motion passed: 5-0 C. RESOLUTION 2025-073 AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MARKETING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES ("CITY") AND UTILITY SERVICE PARTNERS PRIVATE LABEL, INC. D/BIA SERVICE LINE WARRANTIES OF AMERICA ("SLWA"), TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT FOR ONE YEAR WITH TWO ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS; AND TO FURTHER CONTINUE LICENSING THE USE OF THE CITY'S TRADEMARK IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADVERTISEMENTS TO THE CITY'S RESIDENTS RELATED TO WARRANTY PLANS FOR THE REPAIR OF WATER, SEWER, AND INTERIOR PLUMBING ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY This resolution authorizes an extension of an existing agreement with Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) to continue the City's participation in the National League of Cities' Service Line Warranty Program. This amended agreement serves to extend the agreement for a period of one year, with two one-year renewal options. City Attorney Calloway read Resolution 2025-073 by title: RESOLUTION 2025-073 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE ACTING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE MARKETING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES ("CITY") AND UTILITY SERVICE PARTNERS PRIVATE LABEL, INC. D/B/A SERVICE LINE WARRANTIES OF AMERICA ("SLWA"), TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT FOR ONE YEAR WITH TWO ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS; AND TO FURTHER CONTINUE LICENSING THE USE OF THE CITY'S TRADEMARK IN CONJUNCTION WITH ADVERTISEMENTS TO THE CITY'S RESIDENTS RELATED TO WARRANTY PLANS FOR THE REPAIR OF WATER, SEWER, AND INTERIOR PLUMBING ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY; A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A; A COPY OF THE APRIL 2025 SLWA PRESENTATION IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT B; A COPY OF A DRAFT SECOND AMENDMENT IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT C; COPIES OF WHICH MAY BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTIONS TO THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Commissioner Harrison made a motion to move Resolution 2025-073 to the floor for discussion. Mayor Edwards Phillips requested a roll call: FOR: Mayor Edwards Phillips, Vice Mayor Causwell, Commissioner Harrison, Commissioner Maxwell-Wilams, Commissioner Thomas Motion passed: 5-0 Ms. Celeste Dunmore, Executive Director of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), stated that the National League of Cities (NLC) partnered with Utility Service Partners Inc. (USP) d/bla Service Line Warranties of America to establish the NLC Service Line Warranty Program. The primary purpose of the program is to offer low-cost services to residents in need of utility line and replacement repairs that are outside of a municipality's maintenance responsibility. Because some homeowners' insurance do not typically cover the cost to repair broken lines and pipes, the warranty program is an added benefit to protect the home. A low-cost monthly fee is charged to the resident that chooses to participate in the program. According to the NLC, the benefits of the Service Line Warranty Program include at no cost to the municipality, affordable residential rates and local contractor participation. The Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) is responsible for managing the Service Line Warranty Program which includes marketing, billing, customer service and repairs. As it pertains to the repairs, there is a 24/7 customer service repair hotline that handles incoming calls from residents that experience unexpected broken or leaking utility lines. The SLWA covers the cost of the repairs once performed. If there is no opposition, approval of the resolution is requested to extension the agreement for a period of one year with two one-year renewal options. Thereafter, HomeServe will send out communication regarding the optional plans to homeowners and program participation opportunities to local businesses. Vice Mayor Causwell made a motion to approve Resolution 2025-073. Mayor Edwards Phillips requested a roll call: FOR: Mayor Edwards Phillips, Vice Mayor Causwell, Commissioner Harrison, Commissioner Maxwel-Williams, Commissioner Thomas Motion passed: 5-0 11. CORRESPONDENCE 12. REPORT OF THE MAYOR Mayor Edwards Phillips thanked everyone for attending and viewing the city commission meeting. She extended congratulations to Ms. Sheneka Blue, Tracy-Ann Smith and the 2025 Local Government Academy graduates. She spoke of the upcoming Mayor's Community Engagement Walk taking place in the Northgate community and the Relay for Life event. 13. REPORT OF THE VICE MAYOR Vice Mayor Causwell thanked everyone for attending the meeting and extended congratulations to Ms. Sheneka Blue. She spoke of hurricane preparedness and about the importance of FEMA. 14. REMARKS OF THE COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Harrison thanked everyone for attending the meeting and congratulated everyone who was recognized at the meeting. He spoke on the upcoming Chess Challenge taking place on May 15th at 6 p.m. Commissioner Maxwell-Willams spoke about the City Manager's position regarding potential issues with in house recruitment. She suggested hiring an outside recruitment firm as they have a large network and brings vast experience. She congratulated everyone who was recognized at the meeting. Commissioner Thomas thanked everyone for attending the meeting and congratulated everyone who was recognized at the meeting. she thanked the residents who took the tour of the recycling facility and spoke of the upcoming Conversations with the Commissioner event June 5th which will speak of hurricane preparedness. 15. REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER Acting City Manager Howard provided information about upcoming programs and events. 16. REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Mr. Calloway spoke of ongoing code enforcement issues with the DuPont Property and the Allen Property. He spoke of the City's purchase of 4301 NW 48th Avenue and the previous owner's request to the court to vacate the foreclosure sale. He stated that the City's lien process is fair based on the law. 17. ADJOURNMENT Being that there was no other business to come before the City Commission, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. VERONICA EDWARDS PHILLIPS, MAYOR SEAL OF ATTEST: CITY OF LAUDERDALE * LAKES Phubn Bexas N/ Bt PORATED PAV BENASRIE-WATSON CMC, DEPUTY CITY CLERK