West Park public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The City Commission will consider a site plan and two variances regarding pervious area and landscape buffers for Auto State Body Shop. The body will also vote on adopting the 2025 state legislative priority list and certifying November 2024 election results.
- Site plan and variance requests for Auto State Body Shop at 2405 SW 57 Way
- Grant for surveillance cameras at Water Tower Park and City Hall
- Grant amendment for a mini-amphitheater at McTyre Park
- Adoption of the 2025 State Legislative Priority List
- Certification of the November 5, 2024 municipal election results
Planning and Zoning Advisory Board
The Planning and Zoning Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on a special exception request from JDI AutoWorks to operate an automobile repair shop at 5640-5642 SW 25 Street. The site has historically been used for auto repair. Staff recommends approval with conditions including enclosed work, landscaping, and signage restrictions. The board will deliberate and make a recommendation to the City Commission.
- Public hearing on Special Exception Request: JDI AutoWorks (5640-5642 SW 25 Street) for automobile repair in C-1 district
- Staff recommends approval with 10 conditions, including $500 fines for violations
- Conditions: all work indoors, no spill-over parking, no banner/vehicle signs, dumpster enclosure required
- Site is 12,400 sq. ft. in C-1 Commercial Warehouse zoning; previously used for auto repair
Special City Commission
This special meeting is primarily ceremonial: administering oaths of office to Mayor Felicia Brunson and Commissioners Joy B. Smith and Cristina Eveillard, followed by the selection of a vice mayor. No other substantive business is scheduled.
- Oath of office for Mayor Felicia Brunson administered by Judge Ilona Holmes
- Oath of office for Commissioner Seat 3 Joy B. Smith administered by Jessica Frater
- Oath of office for Commissioner Seat 4 Cristina Eveillard administered by Claude Eveillard
- Selection of vice mayor
Planning and Zoning Advisory Board
The Planning and Zoning Advisory Board will hold public hearings and make recommendations on a special exception request for Lex Garage Group at 5980 SW 23 Street, and on two variance requests and a site plan approval request for Auto State Body Shop at 2405 SW 57 Way. The board will also consider approving minutes from meetings on February 5, March 4, and May 13, 2024.
- Special Exception Request: Lex Garage Group, 5980 SW 23 Street
- Variance Request 1: Carlos Javier Vianoly for Auto State Body Shop, 2405 SW 57 Way
- Variance Request 2: Carlos Javier Vianoly for Auto State Body Shop, 2405 SW 57 Way
- Site Plan Approval Request: Carlos Javier Vianoly for Auto State Body Shop, 2405 SW 57 Way
- Approval of minutes from February 5, March 4, and May 13, 2024 meetings
City Commission
The West Park City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance amending the FY 2023-24 operating budget to align actual revenues and expenditures. They will also conduct a public hearing on a special exception for an auto repair and body shop at 5700 SW 25 Street. Consent items include amending multiple variances for Khan Retail Plaza, purchasing a 2025 Ford Transit van with wheelchair lift for $89,606.12, and accepting a state grant for Mary Saunders Park renovations. The city manager will report on a request for direction regarding a commission member's city-issued credit card purchases.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2024-04 amending the FY 2023-24 operating budget
- Public hearing on Resolution 2024-102 for a special exception for auto repair at 5700 SW 25 Street (Fast Cust. LLC)
- Amending variances and site plan for Khan Retail Plaza (Resolutions 2024-95 through 2024-99)
- Purchase of a 2025 Ford Transit van with wheelchair lift from Duval Ford for $89,606.12 (Resolution 2024-100)
- Accepting a Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program grant for Mary Saunders Park renovations (Resolution 2024-101)
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on a special exception request for a used vehicle sales establishment (Car One USA) at 3215 South State Road 7. The consent agenda includes canceling the November 6 regular meeting for an oath of office ceremony, canceling the November 20 meeting, authorizing a field usage agreement with i9 Sports at McTyre Park, and amending a planning services contract with Inspire Placemaking Collective. Commissioners will also hold first reading of an ordinance amending the fiscal year 2023-2024 operating budget.
- Public hearing on special exception for used vehicle sales at 3215 South State Road 7 (Resolution 2024-93)
- Authorization of parks and recreation field usage agreement between city and i9 Sports at McTyre Park (Resolution 2024-91)
- Amendment to piggybacked planning services contract with Inspire Placemaking Collective (Resolution 2024-92)
- First reading of ordinance amending FY 2023-2024 operating budget (Ordinance 2024-04)
- Cancellation of November 6 regular meeting and scheduling of special meeting for oath of office ceremony (Resolution 2024-89)
City Commission
The West Park City Commission will meet to hear presentations, receive updates from the Broward Sheriff’s Office, and vote on a three-year lease for police headquarters office space. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a grant application for upgrades to Mary Saunders Park and routine procedural items.
- Three-year lease with Wilferz Company LLC for police headquarters at 5000 Pembroke Road (Resolution 2024-87)
- FY 2025-2026 grant application to Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) for Mary Saunders Park upgrades (Resolution 2024-88)
- Law Enforcement Monthly Statistics Report for August 2024
- Presentation by State Representative Marie Woodson
- Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month
Second Budget Public Hearing
The West Park City Commission holds a second public hearing to adopt the final millage rate and operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The meeting includes a resolution to set the millage rate (Resolution 2024-86) and an ordinance to adopt the operating budget (Ordinance 2024-03). Public comments are invited before adoption.
- Adoption of final millage rate for FY 2024-25 (Resolution 2024-86)
- Adoption of operating budget for FY 2024-2025 (Ordinance 2024-03)
- Public hearing opportunity for residents to comment on budget and millage rate
Planning and Zoning Advisory Board
The Planning and Zoning Advisory Board will hold a public hearing and consider a Special Exception Request from CarOne USA for property at 3215 South State Road 7. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comment.
- Special Exception Request: CarOne USA at 3215 South State Road 7 – public hearing and board deliberation
Special Assessments Public Hearing
The West Park City Commission is holding a public hearing to consider three annual assessment resolutions for fiscal year 2024-2025: fire protection services (Resolution 2024-82), solid waste services (Resolution 2024-83), and nuisance abatement services (Resolution 2024-84). The hearing also includes a separate Twin Lakes Water Control District Board special assessment public hearing. The meeting opens with a public comment period. No proposed dollar amounts are specified in the agenda document.
- Resolution 2024-82: Proposed fire protection service assessment rates for FY 2024-2025 (beginning Oct. 1, 2024)
- Resolution 2024-83: Proposed solid waste service assessment rates for FY 2024-2025
- Resolution 2024-84: Proposed nuisance abatement services assessment rates, with election to use uniform collection method under Florida Statute 197.3632
- Twin Lakes Water Control District Board special assessment public hearing for FY 2023-2024
City Commission
The West Park City Commission will vote on three consent resolutions, including a second amendment for the surtax-funded SW 48th Avenue Complete Street project, a homeless management information system agreement with Broward County, and a $3,000 Mom & Pop Small Business Grant to Friendly Drugs. The meeting also includes presentations, proclamations, and reports on a FRDAP grant award, Twin Lakes maintenance, and the Pioneer Wall. New business includes an update on appointed committees and the City Manager's performance evaluation.
- Resolution 2024-79: Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Broward County for SW 48th Avenue Complete Street project
- Resolution 2024-80: Execute Homeless Management Information System Agreement (CHO) with Broward County
- Resolution 2024-81: Approve $3,000 Mom & Pop Small Business Grant to Miami Gardens Pharmacy d/b/a Friendly Drugs
- Presentations: Funding award from Congresswoman Wilson, proclamations for Suicide Prevention Awareness, Missing Children's Day, and Hunger Action Month
- City Manager's Report: FRDAP grant award, Twin Lakes maintenance update, Pioneer Wall update
First Budget Public Hearing
The City Commission is meeting to present and discuss the budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2024. The body will consider a tentative millage rate and the adoption of the operating budget.
- Resolution 2024-78: Adopting a tentative millage rate for FY 2024-25
- Ordinance 2024-03: Adopting the operating budget for FY 2024-25
City Commission
The West Park City Commission will consider several consent resolutions, including authorizing a construction contract for the SW 21st Street Complete Street Improvement Project and a professional services agreement for its oversight. A second-reading public hearing is scheduled for an ordinance that would add enforcement provisions and penalties for noncompliance with variance and special exception rules. The commission will also vote on applying for a Resilient Florida grant for a vulnerability assessment, leasing an EMS truck, and awarding a $3,000 Mom and Pop grant to Bright Angels Academy Preschool.
- Resolution 2024-74: Construction services agreement with Absolute Construction Services, Inc. for SW 21st Street Complete Street Improvement Project
- Resolution 2024-73: Professional services agreement with EAC Consulting, Inc. for construction engineering and inspection on SW 21st Street
- Resolution 2024-72: Authorizing submission of a Resilient Florida Grant Program application for resilience planning and vulnerability assessment
- Resolution 2024-76: Lease-purchase agreement with TD Bank for financing an EMS truck
- Ordinance 2024-02: Second reading to amend Chapter 28 (Planning) to add enforcement and penalties for variance/special exception noncompliance
City Commission
The West Park City Commission will decide on multiple funding and service agreements, including a $400,000 contract with the Areawide Council on Aging for senior services and four affordable housing development amendments. The meeting also includes routine reports on law enforcement statistics and a new ordinance to enforce variance compliance.
- Ratify $400,000 grant agreement with Areawide Council on Aging for senior services
- Approve four affordable housing development amendments with Housing Foundation of America and Kinetic Lifestyle Homes
- Authorize interlocal agreement with Broward County for solid waste disposal services
- Amend city code to enforce penalties for variance noncompliance (Ordinance 2024-02)
- Extend code enforcement lien amnesty program through July 31, 2025
Special City Commission
The City Commission is meeting to establish proposed assessment rates and the millage rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. These actions determine how the city will fund fire protection, solid waste, and water control services.
- Proposed millage rate and tentative budget for FY 2024-2025 (Resolution 2024-56)
- Proposed assessment rates for Fire Protection Services FY 2024-2025 (Resolution 2024-54)
- Proposed assessment rates for Solid Waste Disposal FY 2024-2025 (Resolution 2024-55)
- Proposed Twin Lakes Water Control District annual assessment FY 2024-2025 (Resolution 2024-58)
- Assessment rates for Nuisance Abatement FY 2023-2024 (Resolution 2024-57)
Special City Commission
The Special City Commission will review a presentation of the audited financial statements for fiscal year 2022-2023. The Commission is also scheduled to vote on a resolution to formally accept the audit report prepared by S. Davis and Associates, P.A.
- Presentation of FY 2022-2023 audited financial statements by S. Davis & Associates, Inc.
- Resolution 2024-53 to accept the audit report for fiscal year 2022-2023
City Commission
The City Commission will vote on several resolutions, including a contract for citywide sidewalk restoration and ADA compliance. The agenda also covers approving college scholarship awards and authorizing legal representation for an active lawsuit. Additionally, the City Manager will present updates on property tax estimates and park developments.
- Agreement with National Traffic Solution, Inc. for Phase 2 sidewalk restoration
- Approval of 14 annual college scholarship awards
- Grant amendment for a mini-amphitheater at McTyre Park
- Authorization for City Attorney's Office to represent the city in litigation
- Review of 2024 Broward County taxable value estimates
Budget Workshop
The City Commission will hold a workshop regarding the FY 2025 budget. City Manager W. Ajibola Balogun is scheduled to deliver a presentation on the upcoming fiscal year's budget.
- FY 2025 Budget Workshop Presentation
City Commission
The West Park City Commission is meeting to consider several resolutions, including authorizing a $573,664 ambulance purchase from ETR, L.L.C. and rescinding a prior $550,770 purchase from Ten-8 Fire Equipment. They will also vote on a grant application for surveillance cameras at Water Tower Park and City Hall, and an amendment to an emergency home repair grant. The agenda includes proclamations, public comment, and a city manager's report on items like a cybersecurity grant and an affordable housing groundbreaking.
- Resolution 2024-47: Authorize $573,664 ambulance purchase from ETR, L.L.C. (piggyback on Broward Sheriff's Office agreement)
- Resolution 2024-46: Rescind Resolution 2024-32 for $550,770 ambulance purchase from Ten-8 Fire Equipment
- Resolution 2024-45: Authorize FDLE Edward Byrne JAG grant application for surveillance cameras at Water Tower Park and City Hall
- Resolution 2024-44: Amend grant agreement with Mae Manuel for Emergency Minor Home Repair Assistance Program
- Resolution 2024-43: Reschedule June 19, 2024 regular commission meeting
Planning and Zoning Advisory Board
The Planning and Zoning Advisory Board will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two proposed text amendments to the city code: one governing mobile vending and one governing home additions. The board's role is advisory, with recommendations to be forwarded for final action. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.
- Public hearing on Mobile Vending Code text amendment
- Public hearing on Home Additions Code text amendment
- Opportunity for public to address the board
- Approval of meeting minutes
City Commission
The City Commission will consider several resolutions, including a grant application for a cultural center at McTyre Park and agreements with WW Ad Astra LLC. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to add regulations for vehicle sales, rentals, and pawn shops.
- Grant application for McTyre Park Cultural Center Phase I using $3 million in federal funds
- Development, land use, and purchase agreements with WW Ad Astra LLC
- Ordinance to add regulations for vehicle sales, rental/leasing establishments, and pawn shops
- MOU for FIU Summer Reading Explorers Program
- MOU renewal for South Florida Youth Tennis Program at Mary Saunders Park
City Commission
The West Park City Commission will vote on consent items including a $550,770 ambulance purchase, a mutual aid agreement, and a grant application for sidewalk repairs. They will also hold a first reading of a zoning ordinance to add restrictions on vehicle sales and pawn shops. The meeting includes reports on police statistics, a fire department equipment financing proposal, and discussion of a December 2023 explosion report.
- Purchase of new ambulance from Ten-8 Fire Equipment for $550,770
- First reading of ordinance adding prohibitions on new/used vehicle sales and pawn shops in commercial districts
- Resolution to submit CDBG grant application for sidewalk restoration and ADA compliance Phase III
- Resolution accepting TD Equipment Finance proposal for fire rescue equipment financing
- Discussion of State of Florida report on December 19, 2023 explosion along SW 20th Street
Special City Commission
This special City Commission meeting is held primarily for Mayor Felicia Brunson to deliver the 2024 State of the City Address. The agenda contains no other substantive business items, only the address followed by adjournment. The meeting is open to the public with rules for citizen participation.
- 2024 State of the City Address by Mayor Felicia Brunson
- Meeting is a special session with no other agenda items
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Lobbyists must register with City Clerk and pay $100 annual fee
City Commission
The West Park City Commission is meeting to approve consent resolutions scheduling a special meeting on July 31, 2024, for the proposed millage rate, and budget hearings in September 2024. They will also authorize emergency minor home repair assistance for homes affected by an explosion, and hear updates from Waste Pro, the Broward Sheriff's Office, and the City Manager. The agenda is largely procedural with no public hearings or new ordinances.
- Resolution 2024-22: Special meeting July 31, 2024 for proposed millage rate FY 2024-25
- Resolution 2024-23: Budget hearings Sept 4, 12, 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM
- Resolution 2024-24: Emergency minor home repair assistance (Sonel)
- Resolution 2024-25: Emergency minor home repair assistance (Toote and Brown)
- City Manager report: Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement, ribbon cutting at 5000 Pembroke Rd, Memorial Healthcare mobile clinic
Planning and Zoning Advisory Board
The Planning and Zoning Advisory Board will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two items: a special exception request from Katin Auto Repair at 5700 SW 25 Ave., Bays A and B, and a text amendment to Chapter 42 (Zoning) regarding vacation rentals. The board will also consider approving minutes from its November 6, 2023 meeting.
- Special exception request: Katin Auto Repair, 5700 SW 25 Ave., Bays A and B
- Text amendment to Chapter 42 – Zoning, relative to vacation rentals
- Approval of November 6, 2023 meeting minutes
City Commission
The West Park City Commission will hold public hearings on five quasi-judicial items, including variance requests, special exceptions, and site plan approval for a gas station at 4090 SW 40th Street and a special exception for an auto repair shop at 3205 South State Road 7, both by Sunshine Gasoline Distributors. The consent agenda includes resolutions to cancel two regular meetings, amend an interlocal agreement for SW 25 Street Complete Street improvements, and execute agreements for the Mary Saunders Park Pioneer Wall construction. The commission will also discuss the NAACP Scholarship Fund, including high school students in the Black History Contest, and the countywide solid waste disposal authority.
- Variance for pervious area/greenspace (Resolution 2024-17) - Sunshine Gasoline Distributors
- Variance for landscape buffer (Resolution 2024-18) - Sunshine Gasoline Distributors
- Special exception for gas station at 4090 SW 40th Street (Resolution 2024-19)
- Site plan approval for gas station (Resolution 2024-20)
- Special exception for auto repair shop at 3205 South State Road 7 (Resolution 2024-21)
City Commission
The West Park City Commission will consider several resolutions, including applying for transportation surtax funding for a road improvement project, recognizing a consultant agreement assignment, purchasing bullet-resistant glass for City Hall, and submitting a housing grant application. They will also vote on donating $1,000 from each commissioner's expense account to a minor home repair program for residents affected by a December 2023 home explosion. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.
- Resolution 2024-06: Apply for Broward MPO transportation surtax funding for County Line Road from SW 56th Avenue to South State Road 7 improvements
- Resolution 2024-07: Recognize assignment of consultant services agreement for general planning (S and ME and Inspire Placemaking Collective, Inc.)
- Resolution 2024-08: Execute agreement with Clear-Armor LLC for bullet-resistant glass at City Hall
- Resolution 2024-09: Submit 2024 TD Housing for Everyone grant application for affordable housing with services for marginalized residents
- Resolution 2024-10: Donate $1,000 from each commissioner's expense account to Minor Home Repair Assistance Program for residents within half block of 5206 SW 20th Street (site of Dec 19, 2023 home explosion)
Planning and Zoning Advisory Board
The Planning and Zoning Advisory Board will hold public hearings and make recommendations on four applications, including three for Sunshine Gasoline Distributors at 4090 SW 40 Avenue (variance, special exception, and site plan approval) and one special exception for RayCal Road Service at 3205 S. State Road 7. The board will also approve minutes from four prior meetings. This is a regular meeting with public comment opportunities.
- Variance request: Sunshine Gasoline Distributors, 4090 SW 40 Avenue
- Special exception request: Sunshine Gasoline Distributors, 4090 SW 40 Avenue
- Site plan approval request: Sunshine Gasoline Distributors, 4090 SW 40 Avenue
- Special exception request: RayCal Road Service, 3205 S. State Road 7
- Approval of minutes from June 5, Aug 14, Sep 11, and Sep 18, 2023 meetings
City Commission
The West Park City Commission is meeting to vote on five consent resolutions, including authorizing an MOU with the Broward Sheriff's Office for speed awareness equipment, increasing the special magistrate hourly rate to $250, and establishing a minor home repair assistance program for residents near 5206 SW 20th Street following a December 19, 2023 home explosion. The commission will also hold a second reading public hearing on Ordinance 2023-04 to add prohibitive regulations for vehicle sales/rental/leasing establishments and pawn shops in commercial districts. The agenda includes presentations, public comment, approval of minutes, and a city manager's report covering topics like crematory health concerns and a proposed vacation rental licensing policy.
- Resolution 2024-01: Authorize MOU with Broward Sheriff's Office for speed awareness equipment license
- Resolution 2024-02: Increase special magistrate hourly rate to $250.00 for Goren, Cherof, Doody & Ezrol, P.A.
- Resolution 2024-03: Execute 49th year CDBG grant agreement for sidewalk restoration and ADA compliance Phase II
- Resolution 2024-05: Establish minor home repair assistance program for residents within half block of 5206 SW 20th Street using Wilferz Company LLC community benefit funding
- Ordinance 2023-04 (second reading): Amend zoning code to add prohibitive regulations for vehicle sales/rental/leasing and pawn shops