Margate, FL
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MargateFL averageUS Census ACS
Typical home value $321,227 -1.5% yr/yr · +20.7% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2000–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
2025233 housing units ($34.0M)
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Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Regular City Commission Meeting
Margate City Commission to consider budget amendments and infrastructure updates
The City Commission will discuss amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 budgets and updates to the 5-year Capital Improvements Schedule. The body is also reviewing several sole-source procurement waivers and interlocal agreements for city services.
- Proposed $80,000 annual sole-source purchase of wastewater dewatering polymer from Hawkins, Inc.
- Sole-source purchase of Clarifloc A-3333P coagulant from Polydyne Inc. for the water treatment plant
- Interlocal agreement to underground utility lines adjacent to the City Center Development Project
- Amendment to the Development Services Department fee schedule for planning and zoning applications
- Modification of equipment for the telecommunication tower at 5650 NW 29th Street
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Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 864 6309 1513
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Regular City Commission Meeting
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Mayor Antonio V. Arserio
Vice Mayor Anthony N. Caggiano
Commissioners:
Tommy Ruzzano, Arlene R. Schwartz, Joanne Simone
City Manager Cale Curtis
City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
City Clerk Jennifer M. Johnson
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 864 6309 1513
6:30 PM
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86463091513
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) PRESENTATION(S)
A. ID 2026-268
RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COMMISSIONER JOANNE SIMONE
B. ID 2026-271
MAYOR’S CHOICE FOR MARGATE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
C. ID 2026-286
BROWARD COUNTY ANIMAL CARE DIVISION
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF THE MONTH
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Printed on 10/30/2026 9:55 AM
November 4, 2026
Regular City Commission Meeting
Summary Agenda
D. ID 2026-270
ABUNDANT
LIFE
CHRISTIAN
ACADEMY:
SYDNEY
REID
(STUDENT),
MICHELLE WALTERS (TEACHER), (Ms. Shawanda Anderson, Principal)
ASCEND
ACADEMY
CHARTER
HIGH
SCHOOL:
DEVINA
BOSWELL
(STUDENT), VICTORIA KOVIT (TEACHER), (Ms. Neisha Billy, Principal and/or
Mr. Ross Lopatin, Assistant Principal)
ATLANTIC
WEST
ELEMENTARY:
JULIUS
JEANCIDE
(STUDENT),
JESSICA
KAHNG (TEACHER), (Ms. Shereen R. Reynolds, Principal and/or Mr. Germaine
Odom, Assistant Principal)
BROWARD
MATH
AND
SCIENCE
SCHOOLS:
TEHYA
DUQUE
(STUDENT),
VICKI AHERN (TEACHER), (Mr. Hasan Kose, Princip …
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Mon Nov 9, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Public Notice
Holiday Springs Auditorium, 3131 Holiday Springs, Margate, FL 33063
Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Planning and Zoning Board
Planning and Zoning Board meeting canceled for November 10, 2026
The Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for November 10, 2026, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.
planningzoning
CANCELED
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Planning and Zoning Board
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Joseph F. Eppy, Chair
Elsa J. Sanchez, Vice Chair
Michael Marquez, Secretary
Varun Ojar, Board Member
Richard Zucchini, Board Member
CANCELED
7:00 PM
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Due to lack of agenda items, the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of
Margate meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, has been canceled.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning and Zoning Board with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting, the person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose 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 to be based. Anyone desiring a verbatim transcript shall have the responsibility, at his/her own
expense, to arrange for the transcript.
[Unified
Land
Development
Code
–
Section
40.300(C)]
Any
representation
made
before
any
City
Board,
any
Administrative Board, or the City Commission in the application for a variance, special exception, conditional use or
request for any other permit shall be deemed a condition of the granting of the permit. Should any representation
be false or should said representation not be continued as represented, same shall be deemed a violation of the
permit and a violation of this section.
Any person with a disability requiring auxili …
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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Development Review Committee
Development Review Committee meeting canceled for November 10, 2026
The Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for November 10, 2026, was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.
proceduraldevelopment
CANCELED
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Development Review Committee
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
CANCELED
10:00 AM
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Due to lack of agenda items, the Development Review Committee of the City of
Margate meeting scheduled Tuesday, November 10, 2026, has been canceled.
A representative of the petitioner and the property owner must be present for a petition to be reviewed by the DRC.
Representations made before the DRC shall be conditions of said approval. A petitioner appealing finding made by
the DRC with respect to any matter considered at a meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such
purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes all of the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.
Any person with a disability requiring auxiliary aids and services for this meeting may call the City Clerk's office at
(954) 972-6454, with their request at least two business days prior to the meeting date.
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Tue Nov 10, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Board of Adjustment
Margate Board of Adjustment meeting for November 10, 2026, is canceled
The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for November 10, 2026, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.
procedural
CANCELED
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Board of Adjustment
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Fred T. Bourdin, Chair
Joao D. Brandao, Vice Chair
Kandi L. Harris, Secretary
Diana Permanan, Board Member
Bradley Uribe, Board Member
CANCELED
6:30 PM
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Due to lack of agenda items, the Board of Adjustment of the City of Margate
meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, has been canceled.
One or more members of the City Commission or advisory boards of the City of Margate may be in attendance and
may participate at the meeting.
All interested persons may be present at this public hearing and be heard regarding the above-mentioned matter.
All representations made in front of this Board in the granting of any permit shall be deemed a condition of said
permit.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of Adjustment with respect to any matter considered
at this meeting, she/he will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose 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 to be based. Anyone desiring a verbatim transcript shall have the responsibility, at his/her own expense, to
arrange for the transcript.
Any person wishing to appeal a decision of the Board of Adjustment to the City Commission must do so in the City
Clerk's office within seven (7) days of the written decision of the Board.
Any pe …
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Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Northwest Council of Elected Officials Meeting
Lauderdale Lakes Educational and Cultural Center, 3580 West Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
Tue Nov 24, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Special Magistrate
Commission Chambers
Tue Dec 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Special Magistrate
Commission Chambers
Recent meetings
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Special Magistrate
Commission Chambers
Tue Oct 27, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Development Review Committee
Margate DRC to review site plan and special exception for new 7 Brew drive-through
The Margate Development Review Committee will consider two related applications for a new 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop at Palm Lakes Plaza. The committee will review the site plan and a special exception use request for the location at 7284 West Atlantic Boulevard. Both items are filed under the B-2 Community Business District zoning.
- Site plan review for new 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop at 7284 West Atlantic Boulevard
- Special exception use request to permit the 7 Brew drive-through at Palm Lakes Plaza
- Petitioner is Brew Horizons, LLC, represented by Thomas Engineering
zoningdevelopmentcommercialsite-planspecial-exception
Development Services Department and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 842 9793 0497
Meeting held at 901 NW 66th Avenue,
Margate, FL 33063
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Development Review Committee
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Development Services Department and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 842 9793 0497
Meeting held at 901 NW 66th Avenue,
Margate, FL 33063
10:00 AM
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84297930497
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
1) NEW BUSINESS
A. ID 2026-289
DRC NO. 26-400059:
Consideration of a site plan for new construction of a 7 Brew
drive through coffee shop in Palm Lakes Plaza.
LOCATION:
7284 West Atlantic Boulevard
ZONING:
B-2 Community Business District
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
A portion of Parcel “B” of “ORIOLE-MARGATE
SECTION 4,” according to the plat thereof, as recorded
in Plat Book 78, page 20, of the public records of
Broward County, Florida.
PETITIONER:
Anca Predescu, Thomas Engineering, agent for Brew Horizons,
LLC
APPLICATION
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
DRAWINGS
26-00400059 - Staff Review Comments
Attachments:
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October 27, 2026
Development Review Committee
Summary Agenda
B. ID 2026-290
DRC NO. 26-400058:
Consideration of a special exception use to permit new
construction of a 7 Brew drive-through coffee shop in
Palm Lakes Plaza.
LOCATION:
7284 West Atlantic Boulevard
ZONING:
B-2 Community Business
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
A portion of Parcel “B” of “ORIOLE-MARGATE
SECTION 4,” according to the plat thereof, as
recorded in Plat Book 78, page 20, of the public
records of Broward County, Florida. …
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Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Public Notice
City Hall, 5790 Margate Boulevard, Margate, Florida, in Conference Room 1 on the Third Floor
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 2:45 PM
Public Notice
City Hall, 5790 Margate Boulevard, Margate, Florida, in Conference Room 1 on the Third Floor
Thu Oct 15, 2026 · 2:30 PM
Public Notice
City Hall, 5790 Margate Boulevard, Margate, Florida, in Conference Room 1 on the Third Floor
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Community Redevelopment Agency
Margate CRA to consider undergrounding utilities and halting turf field project
The Community Redevelopment Agency will discuss agreements to move overhead utility lines underground. The board will also consider terminating negotiations for an artificial turf field conversion project.
- Underground easement agreement with Florida Power and Light for 1100 North State Road 7
- Interlocal agreement with the City of Margate to underground utility lines near the City Center Development Project
- Proposed termination of negotiations with Nidy Sports Construction for artificial turf field conversion
utilitiesinfrastructurecontractsrecreation
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 828 5032 6528
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Community Redevelopment Agency
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-935-5320
www.margatefl.com/cra
CRA Chair, Anthony N. Caggiano
CRA Vice Chair, Tommy Ruzzano
CRA Board Members:
Antonio V. Arserio, Arlene R. Schwartz, Joanne Simone
CRA Executive Director, Cale Curtis
CRA Assistant Executive Director, Larry Vignola
CRA Attorney, David N. Tolces
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 828 5032 6528
6:00 PM
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82850326528
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
A. ID 2026-272
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 REGULAR
MCRA MEETING
MINUTES
Attachments:
2) PUBLIC DISCUSSION
3) RESOLUTION(S)
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October 14, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency
Summary Agenda
A. ID 2026-247
APPROVING
AN
UNDERGROUND
EASEMENT
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE
MCRA
AND
FLORIDA
POWER
AND
LIGHT
COMPANY,
ITS
AFFILIATES,
LICENSEES,
AGENTS,
SUCCESSORS,
AND
ASSIGNS
(“FPL”)
FOR THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1100 NORTH STATE ROAD
7,
MARGATE,
FLORIDA,
FOR
THE
PURPOSE
OF
UNDERGROUNDING
EXISTING
OVERHEAD
UTILITIES;
AUTHORIZING
THE
CHAIR
AND
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AND TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTIONS
NECESSARY CONSISTENT WITH THE RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION
AGREEMENT
BACKGROUND: SKETCH AND LEGAL DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND: LOCATION MAP (AERIAL)
Attachments:
B. ID 2026-273
APPROVING
AN
INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT
BETWE …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Development Review Committee
The October 13, 2026, Development Review Committee meeting is canceled
The City of Margate Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.
meeting-cancellationdevelopment-review
CANCELED
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Development Review Committee
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
CANCELED
10:00 AM
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Due to lack of agenda items, the Development Review Committee of the City of
Margate meeting scheduled Tuesday, October 13, 2026, has been canceled.
A representative of the petitioner and the property owner must be present for a petition to be reviewed by the DRC.
Representations made before the DRC shall be conditions of said approval. A petitioner appealing finding made by
the DRC with respect to any matter considered at a meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such
purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes all of the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.
Any person with a disability requiring auxiliary aids and services for this meeting may call the City Clerk's office at
(954) 972-6454, with their request at least two business days prior to the meeting date.
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Mon Oct 12, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Northwest Council of Elected Officials Meeting
Colony West Golf Course 6850 NW 88th Avenue, Tamarac, FL 33321
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Regular City Commission Meeting
Margate Commission to vote on SHIP housing plan amendment adding manufactured housing strategy
The Margate City Commission meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM to hold presentations and proclamations and to act on a short consent agenda. The main substantive item is a resolution approving a first amendment to the SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for state housing funds for fiscal years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028, which would add a manufactured housing strategy. The consent agenda also covers approval of minutes from four prior meetings. The rest of the agenda is procedural: roll call, moment of silence, pledge, public discussion, commission comments, and the city manager's report.
- Resolution approving first amendment to the SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP) for state funds for FY 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028, adding a manufactured housing strategy
- Motion to approve minutes of the July 15, 2026 budget workshop, August 19, 2026 regular meeting, and September 9 and September 16, 2026 budget hearings
- Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, 2026, presented to Fire Chief Roberto Lorenzo
- Proclamation for Italian American Heritage Month, October 2026, presented to Vincent Ruffino, Rosalie Ruffino, and Vincenzo Ruffino
- Presentation by the Children's Services Council of Broward County
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Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 838 4441 6068
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Regular City Commission Meeting
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Mayor Antonio V. Arserio
Vice Mayor Anthony N. Caggiano
Commissioners:
Tommy Ruzzano, Arlene R. Schwartz, Joanne Simone
City Manager Cale Curtis
City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
City Clerk Jennifer M. Johnson
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 838 4441 6068
7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83844416068
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) PRESENTATION(S)
A. ID 2026-261
CHILDREN’S SERVICES COUNCIL OF BROWARD COUNTY
PROCLAMATION(S)
B. ID 2026-226
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK - OCTOBER 4 - OCTOBER 10, 2026 (presented to
Roberto Lorenzo, Fire Chief)
BACKGROUND
Attachments:
C. ID 2026-227
ITALIAN
AMERICAN
HERITAGE
MONTH
-
OCTOBER,
2026 (presented
to
Vincent Ruffino, Rosalie Ruffino, and Vincenzo Ruffino)
BACKGROUND
Attachments:
2) PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Anyone wishing to comment on any matter relating to City business or on any item on the Consent Agenda
should approach the podium now. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
3) COMMISSION COMMENTS
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October 7, 2026
Regular City Commission Meeting
Summary Agenda
4) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
5) CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed under Consent Agenda are viewed to be routine and the recommendation will be enacted by one
motion in the form listed below. If discussion is desired b …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of the Consent Agenda — approved on the Consent Agenda
5 yea
Arlene R. Schwartz yea · Joanne Simone yea · Tommy Ruzzano yea · Anthony N. Caggiano yea · Antonio V. Arserio yea
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 6:15 PM
Regular City Commission Meeting
Margate commission meets Oct. 7 with only presentations and employee recognition on agenda
The Margate City Commission is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 6:15 PM in Commission Chambers and via Zoom. The published summary agenda lists only opening formalities, presentations, and employee service recognition — no ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or public hearings appear on it. Presentations include one by Broward County Public Schools and one by the Broward County Supervisor of Elections, plus student and teacher of the month recognitions. The meeting ends with recognition of city employees for years of service and adjournment.
- Presentation by Broward County Public Schools (ID 2026-266)
- Presentation by Broward County Supervisor of Elections (ID 2026-269)
- Student and teacher of the month recognition for nine schools, including Margate Elementary, Margate Middle, and Atlantic West Elementary (ID 2026-265)
- Employee service recognition, including Eric A. Achiron, Fire Division Chief, 30 years, and Bettina C. Bravo Brown, Police Sergeant, 20 years (ID 2026-228)
- No public hearings, ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on the published summary agenda
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Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 870 1442 7929
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Regular City Commission Meeting
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Mayor Antonio V. Arserio
Vice Mayor Anthony N. Caggiano
Commissioners:
Tommy Ruzzano, Arlene R. Schwartz, Joanne Simone
City Manager Cale Curtis
City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
City Clerk Jennifer M. Johnson
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 870 1442 7929
6:15 PM
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87014427929
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) PRESENTATION(S)
A. ID 2026-266
PRESENTATION BY BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
B. ID 2026-269
PRESENTATION BY BROWARD COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF THE MONTH
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Printed on 10/01/2026 2:27 PM
October 7, 2026
Regular City Commission Meeting
Summary Agenda
C. ID 2026-265
ABUNDANT
LIFE
CHRISTIAN
ACADEMY:
ROHAN
ALEXANDER
(STUDENT),
SLYVANA
FERNANDES
(TEACHER),
(Ms.
Shawanda
Anderson,
Principal)
ASCEND
ACADEMY
CHARTER
HIGH
SCHOOL:
MAC
MENDOZA
(STUDENT), THOMAS TIMMONS (TEACHER), (Ms. Neisha Billy, Principal and/or
Mr. Ross Lopatin, Assistant Principal)
ATLANTIC
WEST
ELEMENTARY:
ELIJAH
DELANEY
(STUDENT),
STEPHANIE WRIGHT (TEACHER), (Ms. Shereen R. Reynolds, Principal and/or
Mr. Germaine Odom, Assistant Principal)
BROWARD
MATH
AND
SCIENCE
SCHOOLS:
MICHAEL
POLANCO
(STUDENT), NATHALIE HOSTIN (TEACHER), (Mr. Hasan Kose, Principal and/or
Ms. Katy Twist, Assistan …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Board of Adjustment
Margate Board of Adjustment October 6 meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, has been canceled because there were no agenda items to consider. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
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CANCELED
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Board of Adjustment
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Fred T. Bourdin, Chair
Joao D. Brandao, Vice Chair
Kandi L. Harris, Secretary
Diana Permanan, Board Member
Bradley Uribe, Board Member
CANCELED
6:30 PM
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Due to lack of agenda items, the Board of Adjustment of the City of Margate
meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, has been canceled.
One or more members of the City Commission or advisory boards of the City of Margate may be in attendance and
may participate at the meeting.
All interested persons may be present at this public hearing and be heard regarding the above-mentioned matter.
All representations made in front of this Board in the granting of any permit shall be deemed a condition
of said permit.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of Adjustment with respect to any matter considered
at this meeting, she/he will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose 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 to be based. Anyone desiring a verbatim transcript shall have the responsibility, at his/her own expense, to
arrange for the transcript.
Any person wishing to appeal a decision of the Board of Adjustment to the City Commission must do so in the City
Clerk's office within seven (7) days of the written decision of the Board.
Any person …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Planning and Zoning Board
Planning and Zoning Board meeting for October 6, 2026, canceled
The Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.
meeting-cancellationplanning-and-zoning
CANCELED
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Planning and Zoning Board
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Joseph F. Eppy, Chair
Elsa J. Sanchez, Vice Chair
Michael Marquez, Secretary
Varun Ojar, Board Member
Richard Zucchini, Board Member
CANCELED
7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Due to lack of agenda items, the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of
Margate meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, has been canceled.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning and Zoning Board with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting, the person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose 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 to be based. Anyone desiring a verbatim transcript shall have the responsibility, at his/her own
expense, to arrange for the transcript.
[Unified
Land
Development
Code
–
Section
40.300(C)]
Any
representation
made
before
any
City
Board,
any
Administrative Board, or the City Commission in the application for a variance, special exception, conditional use or
request for any other permit shall be deemed a condition of the granting of the permit. Should any representation
be false or should said representation not be continued as represented, same shall be deemed a violation of the
permit and a violation of this section.
Any person with a disability requiring auxiliary …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Public Notice
City Hall, 5790 Margate Boulevard, Margate, Florida, in Conference Room 1 on the Third Floor
Wed Sep 30, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Public Notice
Commission Chambers
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 3:30 PM
Community Redevelopment Agency Special Meeting
CRA to vote on fair agreement on MCRA-owned properties
The Margate Community Redevelopment Agency will discuss and possibly approve a temporary use agreement with Hildebrand Amusement Rides, Inc. to hold the Fair at Margate on MCRA-owned properties from November 9 to December 20, 2026. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
- Approval of temporary use agreement with Hildebrand Amusement Rides, Inc. for the Fair at Margate
- Fair to be held on MCRA-owned properties from November 9 to December 20, 2026
- Agenda includes event application, temporary use agreement, and MCRA event policy as background
community-redevelopment-agencyfairtemporary-use-agreementevents
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 871 4280 9738
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Community Redevelopment Agency Special Meeting
Margate CRA
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-935-5320
www.margatefl.com/cra
CRA Chair, Anthony N. Caggiano
CRA Vice Chair, Tommy Ruzzano
CRA Board Members:
Antonio V. Arserio, Arlene R. Schwartz, Joanne Simone
CRA Executive Director, Cale Curtis
CRA Assistant Executive Director, Larry Vignola
CRA Attorney, David N. Tolces
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 871 4280 9738
3:30 PM
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87142809738
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
A. ID 2026-263
APPROVAL
OF
A
TEMPORARY
USE
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE
MARGATE
COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
AND
HILDEBRAND
AMUSEMENT RIDES, INC., TO HOLD THE FAIR AT MARGATE ON MCRA
OWNED PROPERTIES FROM NOVEMBER 9 TO DECEMBER 20, 2026.
BACKGROUND: EVENT APPLICATION
BACKGROUND: TEMPORARY USE AGREEMENT
BACKGROUND: MCRA EVENT POLICY
Attachments:
ADJOURNMENT
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September 23, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency
Special Meeting
Summary Agenda
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Community Redevelopment Agency with respect to any
matter considered at this meeting, s/he will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose 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 to be based. Anyon …
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Development Review Committee
Margate Development Review Committee meeting canceled for lack of agenda items
The Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM has been canceled due to lack of agenda items. No items will be reviewed or discussed at this meeting. The agenda includes only procedural boilerplate about petition requirements, appeals, and disability accommodations.
- Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
meeting-cancellationdevelopment-review-committeemargate-fl
CANCELED
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Development Review Committee
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
CANCELED
10:00 AM
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Due to lack of agenda items, the Development Review Committee of the City of
Margate meeting scheduled Tuesday, September 22, 2026, has been canceled.
A representative of the petitioner and the property owner must be present for a petition to be reviewed by the DRC.
Representations made before the DRC shall be conditions of said approval. A petitioner appealing finding made by
the DRC with respect to any matter considered at a meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for such
purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes all of the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.
Any person with a disability requiring auxiliary aids and services for this meeting may call the City Clerk's office at
(954) 972-6454, with their request at least two business days prior to the meeting date.
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Tue Sep 22, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Special Magistrate
Commission Chambers
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Regular City Commission Meeting
Commission to approve utility conveyances, sole-source suppliers, and leases
The Margate City Commission will consider a consent agenda covering routine items such as accepting new water and sewer mains, converting internships to year-round, and approving sole-source suppliers for utility instrumentation. The regular agenda includes resolutions on transportation surtax funding, an interlocal agreement with the Margate CRA, a lease for fire department storage, and a request to waive fees for a nonprofit event.
- Accept conveyance of new sanitary force mains and water mains at 4733, 4763, and 4851 West Atlantic Boulevard (Cocomar Industrial Park)
- Approve Vega Americas, Inc. as sole-source supplier of instrumentation for water/wastewater systems
- Approve FIAlab Instruments, Inc. as sole-source provider of laboratory equipment
- Approve commercial lease of warehouse space at 1927 Banks Road for fire department vehicles
- Consider waiving fees for Breaking Chains of Violence Foundation to use Margate Sports Complex covered field on October 17, 2026
utilitiesprocurementleasestransportationfeesinterlocal-agreement
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 841 9601 3034
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Regular City Commission Meeting
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Mayor Antonio V. Arserio
Vice Mayor Anthony N. Caggiano
Commissioners:
Tommy Ruzzano, Arlene R. Schwartz, Joanne Simone
City Manager Cale Curtis
City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
City Clerk Jennifer M. Johnson
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 841 9601 3034
7:00 PM
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84196013034
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) PRESENTATION(S)
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
A. ID 2026-199
LORI HOFER, POLICE LIEUTENANT - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 30 YEARS
FRANCES
RODRIGUEZ,
CHIEF
CHEMIST
-
ENVIRONMENTAL
AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES - 25 YEARS
ALAIN C. BANATTE, POLICE MAJOR - POLICE DEPARTMENT - 20 YEARS
STACIE
B.
SLADEK,
SENIOR
UTILITY
SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
-
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES - 20 YEARS
EMMANUEL
JEAN
BAPTISTE,
ENGINEER
-
ENVIRONMENTAL
AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES - 15 YEARS
SHANEKA
KING,
UTILITIES
SUPPORT
SPECIALIST
-
ENVIRONMENTAL
AND ENGINEERING SERVICES - 5 YEARS
PROCLAMATION(S)
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September 16, 2026
Regular City Commission Meeting
Summary Agenda
B. ID 2026-192
NATIONAL DIAPER NEED AWARENESS WEEK - SEPTEMBER 14 - 20, 2026
(presented
to
Brittany
Wolfe,
LCSW,
Executive
Director
of
the
Greater
Fort
Lauderdale Diaper Bank)
BACKGROUND
Attachme …
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID 2026-257 — approved
5 yea
Arlene R. Schwartz yea · Joanne Simone yea · Tommy Ruzzano yea · Anthony N. Caggiano yea · Antonio V. Arserio yea
Approval of the Consent Agenda — approved on the Consent Agenda
5 yea
Arlene R. Schwartz yea · Joanne Simone yea · Tommy Ruzzano yea · Anthony N. Caggiano yea · Antonio V. Arserio yea
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM
City Commission Budget Hearing
Margate City Commission to set 2026-27 millage rate and adopt operating budget
The City Commission is holding a public hearing to consider the proposed millage rate and budget for fiscal year 2026/2027. They will vote on a resolution approving a millage rate of 7.5159 mills and an ordinance adopting the operating budget for the period from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
- Public hearing on proposed millage rate and budget (ID 2026-218)
- Resolution approving millage rate of 7.5159 mills per $1,000 assessed valuation, including 0.3988 for voted debt service (ID 2026-232)
- Operating millage rate of 7.1171 is 5.15% higher than the rolled-back rate of 6.7688
- Ordinance adopting FY 2027 operating budget for all funds (ID 2026-233)
budgetmillage-ratepublic-hearingordinanceresolution
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 845 7148 0592
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City Commission Budget Hearing
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Mayor Antonio V. Arserio
Vice Mayor Anthony N. Caggiano
Commissioners:
Tommy Ruzzano, Arlene R. Schwartz, Joanne Simone
City Manager Cale Curtis
City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
City Clerk Jennifer M. Johnson
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 845 7148 0592
6:00 PM
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84571480592
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
A. ID 2026-218
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED MILLAGE RATE AND BUDGET
2) RESOLUTION(S)
A. ID 2026-232
APPROVING THE MILLAGE RATE FOR THE CITY OF MARGATE FISCAL
YEAR
2026/2027 IN
THE
AMOUNT
OF
7.5159 MILLS
PER
THOUSAND
DOLLARS
OF
ASSESSED
VALUATION
(WHICH
INCLUDES
0.3988 FOR
VOTED DEBT SERVICE); THAT THE OPERATING MILLAGE RATE OF 7.1171
IS 5.15% HIGHER THAN THE ROLLED-BACK RATE OF 6.7688.
Resolution-Millage Final.doc
Attachments:
3) ORDINANCE(S) - SECOND READING
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City Commission Budget Hearing
Summary Agenda
A. ID 2026-233
ADOPTING
AN
OPERATING
BUDGET
FOR
THE
CITY
OF
MARGATE,
FLORIDA, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER
1, 2026 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2027; PROVIDING FOR A BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL
FUND,
SPECIAL
REVENUE
FUNDS,
DEBT
SERVICE
FUNDS,
CAPITAL
PROJECTS
FUNDS,
ENTERPRISE
FUNDS,
AND
AN
INTERNAL …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
approved
10 yea
Arlene R. Schwartz yea · Joanne Simone yea · Tommy Ruzzano yea · Anthony N. Caggiano yea · Antonio V. Arserio yea · Arlene R. Schwartz yea · Joanne Simone yea · Tommy Ruzzano yea · Anthony N. Caggiano yea · Antonio V. Arserio yea
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 5:01 PM
City Commission Budget Hearing
City Commission to hold public hearing on tentative budget and millage rate
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the tentative budget and proposed millage rate for fiscal year 2026/2027. The meeting includes discussions on adopting a tentative budget and a first reading of an ordinance to establish the operating budget.
- Public hearing on tentative budget and proposed millage rate
- Proposed millage rate of 7.5159 mills per thousand dollars of assessed valuation
- Proposed operating millage rate of 7.1171, which is 5.15% higher than the rolled back rate
- Adoption of a tentative budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year
- First reading of an ordinance adopting the operating budget for Oct 1, 2026, to Sept 30, 2027
budgetmillage-ratefiscal-yearordinancepublic-hearing
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 889 9540 3747
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City Commission Budget Hearing
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Mayor Antonio V. Arserio
Vice Mayor Anthony N. Caggiano
Commissioners:
Tommy Ruzzano, Arlene R. Schwartz, Joanne Simone
City Manager Cale Curtis
City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
City Clerk Jennifer M. Johnson
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 889 9540 3747
5:01 PM
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88995403747
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) PUBLIC HEARING(S)
A. ID 2026-219
PUBLIC
HEARING
ON
TENTATIVE
BUDGET
AND
PROPOSED
MILLAGE
RATE.
2) RESOLUTION(S)
A. ID 2026-220
APPROVING
THE
PROPOSED
MILLAGE
RATE
FOR
THE
CITY
OF
MARGATE FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 IN THE AMOUNT OF 7.5159 MILLS PER
THOUSAND
DOLLARS
OF
ASSESSED
VALUATION
(WHICH
INCLUDES
0.3988 FOR
VOTED
DEBT
SERVICE);
THAT
THE
OPERATING
MILLAGE
RATE OF 7.1171 IS 5.15% HIGHER THAN THE ROLLED BACK RATE OF
6.7688.
RESOLUTION
Attachments:
B. ID 2026-216
ADOPTING A TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE 2026/2027 FISCAL YEAR AND
AUTHORIZING
THE
ADMINISTRATION
TO
OPERATE
ON
SAID
TENTATIVE
BUDGET
AS
AMENDED
PURSUANT
TO
FLORIDA
STATUTE
UNTIL ADOPTION OF THE FINAL BUDGET FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR.
RESOLUTION
Attachments:
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Printed on 8/31/2026 9:48 AM
September 9, 2026
City Commission Budget Hearing
Summary Agenda
3) ORDINANCE(S) - FIRST READING
A. ID 2026-217
ADOPTING
AN …
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
approved
15 yea
Arlene R. Schwartz yea · Joanne Simone yea · Tommy Ruzzano yea · Anthony N. Caggiano yea · Antonio V. Arserio yea · Arlene R. Schwartz yea · Joanne Simone yea · Tommy Ruzzano yea · Anthony N. Caggiano yea · Antonio V. Arserio yea · Arlene R. Schwartz yea · Joanne Simone yea · Tommy Ruzzano yea · Anthony N. Caggiano yea · Antonio V. Arserio yea
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Public Notice
City Hall, 5790 Margate Boulevard, Margate, Florida, in Conference Room 1 on the Third Floor
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Community Redevelopment Agency
Margate CRA to vote on FY2027 budget and City Center design approval
The Margate Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will meet to approve minutes from the July 2026 meeting, vote on the FY2026-2027 annual budget, and consider final concept designs for the City Center project by Brookfield. The board will also discuss extending a grant agreement with Atlantic Center, LLC, authorize a temporary use agreement for a fair on CRA-owned properties, and review tenant updates.
- Approve FY2026-2027 annual budget
- Approve City Center final concept design by Brookfield
- Extend grant agreement with Atlantic Center, LLC to December 30, 2026
- Authorize temporary use agreement for Hildebrand Amusement Rides fair (Nov 9–Dec 20, 2026)
- Approve MOU with City of Margate for FY2027 compensation services
budgetcity-centerfairgrant-agreementzoning
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 847 6555 4538
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Community Redevelopment Agency
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-935-5320
www.margatefl.com/cra
CRA Chair, Anthony N. Caggiano
CRA Vice Chair, Tommy Ruzzano
CRA Board Members:
Antonio V. Arserio, Arlene R. Schwartz, Joanne Simone
CRA Executive Director, Cale Curtis
CRA Assistant Executive Director, Larry Vignola
CRA Attorney, David N. Tolces
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 847 6555 4538
6:00 PM
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84765554538
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
A. ID 2026-245
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE JULY 9, 2026 REGULAR MCRA
MEETING
MINUTES
Attachments:
2) PUBLIC DISCUSSION
3) RESOLUTION(S)
A. ID 2026-246
APPROVING
THE
FIRST
AMENDMENT
TO
THE
GRANT
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE MCRA AND ATLANTIC CENTER, LLC, TO PROVIDE FOR
AN EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT UP TO
AND INCLUDING DECEMBER 30, 2026
RESOLUTION
AGREEMENT
BACKGROUND: RESOLUTION 752-GRANT AGREEMENT
Attachments:
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Printed on 9/03/2026 12:15 PM
September 9, 2026
Community Redevelopment Agency
Summary Agenda
B. ID 2026-248
APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ANNUAL BUDGET
RESOLUTION
PROPOSED BUDGET FY 26-27
Attachments:
C. ID 2026-249
AUTHORIZING
THE
EXECUTION
OF
THE
MEMORANDUM
OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF MARGATE PROVIDING FOR THE
ANNUAL COMPENSATION RATE FOR THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
CITY
ON
BEHALF
OF
THE
MCRA
PURSUANT
TO
THE …
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Tue Sep 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Development Review Committee
Margate Development Review Committee meeting canceled
The Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for September 8, 2026, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.
meeting-cancellationdevelopment-review
CANCELED
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Development Review Committee
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
CANCELED
10:00 AM
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Due to lack of agenda items, the Development Review Committee of the City of
Margate meeting scheduled Tuesday, September 8, 2026, has been canceled.
A representative of the petitioner and the property owner must be present for a petition to be reviewed by the
DRC. Representations made before the DRC shall be conditions of said approval. A petitioner appealing finding
made by the DRC with respect to any matter considered at a meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and
for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes
all of the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.
Any person with a disability requiring auxiliary aids and services for this meeting may call the City Clerk's office
at (954) 972-6454, with their request at least two business days prior to the meeting date.
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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 6:15 PM
Northwest Focal Point Senior Center District
Board to consider FY 2026-2027 budget and Title VI program
The Northwest Focal Point Senior Center District Board will meet to review the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The board will also consider a resolution to approve the center's Title VI non-discrimination program.
- Approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget
- Approval of the Title VI non-discrimination program and policy statement
- Approval of the June 3, 2026, board meeting minutes
budgetsenior-servicesgovernment-administrationnon-discrimination
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 817 8641 6489
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Northwest Focal Point Senior Center District
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Mayor Antonio V. Arserio
Vice Mayor Anthony N. Caggiano
Commissioners:
Tommy Ruzzano, Arlene R. Schwartz, Joanne Simone
Project Director Terry Lieberman
City Manager Cale Curtis
City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 817 8641 6489
6:15 PM
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81786416489
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. ID 2026-223
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL FROM JUNE 3, 2026 BOARD MEETING
SC District Board Meeting Minutes 06-03-2026
Attachments:
2) NEW BUSINESS
A. ID 2026-224
APPROVE
AND
ACCEPT
THE
FISCAL
YEAR
2026-2027 BUDGET
OF
THE
NORTHWEST FOCAL POINT SENIOR CENTER DISTRICT, PROVIDING FOR
AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENTS; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
RESOLUTION
FY2027 Senior Center Budget - 08.10.26 (3)
Attachments:
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Printed on 8/27/2026 10:10 AM
September 2, 2026
Northwest Focal Point Senior
Center District
Summary Agenda
B. ID 2026-225
A
RESOLUTION
OF
THE
NORTHWEST
FOCAL
POINT
SENIOR
CENTER
DISTRICT, APPROVING THE TITLE VI PROGRAM FOR THE NORTHWEST
FOCAL
POINT
SENIOR
CENTER;
PROVIDING
FOR
THE
TITLE
VI/NON-DISCRIMINATION
POLICY
STATEMENT
AND
MANAGEMENT
COMMITMENT TO THE TITLE VI PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION
NWFPSC TITLE VI 2026
Attachments:
3) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S …
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Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Regular City Commission Meeting
Commission to consider land use and rezoning for 3011 N Rock Island Road
The City Commission will hold second readings for ordinances regarding land use amendments and rezoning at 3011 N Rock Island Road. The Commission will also consider a $350,000 stormwater grant and a $51,530 grant for a police victim advocate position.
- Rezoning and land use amendment for 3011 N Rock Island Road
- $350,000 grant for stormwater infrastructure and canal restoration
- $51,530 VOCA grant for a full-time police victim advocate position
- Addition of Juneteenth Day as a recognized holiday
- Right-of-way agreement with FPL for a sewer lift station at Margate Blvd and Rock Island Rd
zoningland usepublic safetyinfrastructuregrantsstormwater
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 886 5577 1673
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Regular City Commission Meeting
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Mayor Antonio V. Arserio
Vice Mayor Anthony N. Caggiano
Commissioners:
Tommy Ruzzano, Arlene R. Schwartz, Joanne Simone
City Manager Cale Curtis
City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
City Clerk Jennifer M. Johnson
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 886 5577 1673
6:30 PM
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88655771673
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) PRESENTATION(S)
PROCLAMATION(S)
A. ID 2026-195
NATIONAL SERVICE DOG MONTH - SEPTEMBER, 2026 (presented to Nicole
M. Ortiz, Graduate & Volunteer, Canine Companions South Florida Chapter; Jennie
Ortiz; and Gage IV, Canine Companion Service Dog)
BACKGROUND
Attachments:
B. ID 2026-198
HUNGER
ACTION
MONTH
-
SEPTEMBER,
2026 (presented
to
Devika
Ramkissoon, Director of Development of Feeding South Florida)
BACKGROUND
Attachments:
2) PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Anyone wishing to comment on any matter relating to City business or on any item on the Consent Agenda should
approach the podium now. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
3) COMMISSION COMMENTS
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September 2, 2026
Regular City Commission Meeting
Summary Agenda
4) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
5) CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed under Consent Agenda are viewed to be routine and the recommendation will be enacted by one motion
in th …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 6:30 PM
Board of Adjustment
Margate Board of Adjustment September 1 meeting canceled
The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, has been canceled due to lack of agenda items. No items will be considered or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
board-of-adjustmentmeeting-cancellation
CANCELED
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Board of Adjustment
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Fred T. Bourdin, Chair
Joao D. Brandao, Vice Chair
Kandi L. Harris, Secretary
Diana Permanan, Board Member
Bradley Uribe, Board Member
CANCELED
6:30 PM
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Due to lack of agenda items, the Board of Adjustment of the City of Margate
meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, has been canceled.
One or more members of the City Commission or advisory boards of the City of Margate may be in attendance
and may participate at the meeting.
All
interested
persons
may
be
present
at
this
public
hearing
and
be
heard
regarding
the
above-mentioned
matter. All representations made in front of this Board in the granting of any permit shall be deemed a condition
of said permit.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of Adjustment with respect to any
matter
considered at this meeting, she/he will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose 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 to be based. Anyone desiring a verbatim transcript shall have the responsibility, at
his/her own expense, to arrange for the transcript.
Any person wishing to appeal a decision of the Board of Adjustment to the City Commission must do so in the
City Clerk's office within seven (7) days of the written decisio …
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Tue Sep 1, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Planning and Zoning Board
Margate Planning and Zoning Board meeting canceled for Sept 1, 2026
The Planning and Zoning Board of the City of Margate has canceled its meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, due to lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
planning-and-zoningmeeting-cancellationmargate
CANCELED
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Planning and Zoning Board
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Joseph F. Eppy, Chair
Elsa J. Sanchez, Vice Chair
Michael Marquez, Secretary
Varun Ojar, Board Member
Richard Zucchini, Board Member
CANCELED
7:00 PM
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Due to lack of agenda items, the Planning and Zoning Board of the City of
Margate meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, has been canceled.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Planning and Zoning Board with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting, the person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose 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 to be based. Anyone desiring a verbatim transcript shall have the responsibility, at
his/her own expense, to arrange for the transcript.
[Unified
Land
Development
Code
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Section
40.300(C)]
Any
representation
made
before
any
City
Board,
any
Administrative Board, or the City Commission in the application for a variance, special exception, conditional use
or
request
for
any
other
permit
shall
be
deemed
a
condition
of
the
granting
of
the
permit.
Should
any
representation be false or should said representation not be continued as represented, same shall be deemed a
violation of the permit and a violation of this section.
Any person with a disabili …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Development Review Committee
Margate Development Review Committee meeting canceled for lack of agenda items
The Development Review Committee meeting scheduled for August 25, 2026, has been canceled because there are no agenda items to review. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate about petition requirements and disability accommodations.
- Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
development-reviewmeeting-cancellationmargate
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Development Review Committee
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
CANCELED
10:00 AM
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Due to lack of agenda items, the Development Review Committee of the City of
Margate meeting scheduled Tuesday, August 25, 2026, has been canceled.
A representative of the petitioner and the property owner must be present for a petition to be reviewed by the
DRC. Representations made before the DRC shall be conditions of said approval. A petitioner appealing finding
made by the DRC with respect to any matter considered at a meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and
for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes
all of the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made.
Any person with a disability requiring auxiliary aids and services for this meeting may call the City Clerk's office
at (954) 972-6454, with their request at least two business days prior to the meeting date.
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City of Margate
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Special Magistrate
Commission Chambers
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Regular City Commission Meeting
Commission to consider towing contract, SRO funding, and pet store moratorium
The Margate City Commission will vote on a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, easements, and a towing services contract, plus resolutions and first-reading ordinances. Key items include a 4% COLA for non-bargained personnel, a 12-month moratorium on new pet store permits, and a discussion on unsolicited public-private partnership proposals from Ft. Lauderdale Football Club, LLC.
- Award RFP 2026-007 for towing services to J&J Towing, Inc., with rates not to exceed Broward County rates, 5-year initial term plus 5-year renewal option
- Agreement with Broward County School Board for partial funding of 4 School Resource Officers at $11,923.54 per SRO per month
- Ordinance to create a 12-month moratorium on new pet store, pet shop, and live animal display permits
- Resolution approving 4.0% cost of living adjustment for non-bargained personnel for Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027
- Discussion on unsolicited public-private-partnership proposals from Ft. Lauderdale Football Club, LLC
towingschool-resource-officerspet-storescolapublic-private-partnershipeasementswater-fees
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 842 1253 4803
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Regular City Commission Meeting
City of Margate
Summary Agenda
5790 Margate Boulevard
Margate, FL 33063
954-972-6454
www.margatefl.com
Mayor Antonio V. Arserio
Vice Mayor Anthony N. Caggiano
Commissioners:
Tommy Ruzzano, Arlene R. Schwartz, Joanne Simone
City Manager Cale Curtis
City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
City Clerk Jennifer M. Johnson
Commission Chambers and Zoom.us
Webinar ID: 842 1253 4803
7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84212534803
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1) PUBLIC DISCUSSION
Anyone wishing to comment on any matter relating to City business or on any item on the Consent Agenda
should approach the podium now. Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
2) COMMISSION COMMENTS
3) CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
4) CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed under Consent Agenda are viewed to be routine and the recommendation will be enacted by one
motion in the form listed below. If discussion is desired by the Commission, the item(s) will be removed from the
Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
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City of Margate
Printed on 8/14/2026 10:32 AM
August 19, 2026
Regular City Commission Meeting
Summary Agenda
A. ID 2026-175
MOTION
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APPROVAL
OF
CITY
COMMISSION
MINUTES:
JUNE
3,
2026
REGULAR
CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING,
JUNE
17,
2026 REGULAR
CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING
AND
JULY
1,
2026 REGULAR
CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING
MINUTES 060326.pdf
MINUTES 061726.pdf
MINUTES 070126.pdf
Attac …
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
made
6 nay · 4 yea
Arlene R. Schwartz nay · Joanne Simone yea · Tommy Ruzzano yea · Anthony N. Caggiano nay · Antonio V. Arserio nay · Arlene R. Schwartz yea · Joanne Simone yea · Tommy Ruzzano nay · Anthony N. Caggiano nay · Antonio V. Arserio nay
approved
14 yea · 1 nay
Arlene R. Schwartz yea · Joanne Simone yea · Tommy Ruzzano yea · Anthony N. Caggiano yea · Antonio V. Arserio yea · Arlene R. Schwartz yea · Joanne Simone yea · Tommy Ruzzano yea · Anthony N. Caggiano yea · Antonio V. Arserio yea · Arlene R. Schwartz yea · Joanne Simone yea · Tommy Ruzzano yea · Anthony N. Caggiano yea · Antonio V. Arserio nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 153 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $519,013 | PYRAMID WORLDWIDE LLC Department of State · CONSTRUCTION OF SECURE PARKING AREA AND INSTALLATION OF A MAIL SCREENI |
| $382,000 | GREGOIMEX COMMUNICATIONS LLC Department of Homeland Security · COURIER SERVICE |
| $242,997 | BELLA MIA DONNA LLC Department of Defense · 8510269823!RESISTOR,VARIABLE,W |
| $117,394 | CONCORDE SERVICES, INC Department of Defense · 8512173849!TURBINE FUEL,AVIATION |
| $98,314 | CONCORDE SERVICES, INC Department of Defense · 8512208342!TURBINE FUEL,AVIATION |
| $97,015 | CONCORDE SERVICES, INC Department of Defense · 8512052196!TURBINE FUEL,AVIATION |
| $93,357 | CONCORDE SERVICES, INC Department of Defense · 8511993017!TURBINE FUEL,AVIATION |
| $73,400 | BEST QUALITY TOUCH SERVICES LLC Department of the Interior · FL-ARTHUR R MARSHALL LOXAHATCHEE NWR - JANITORIAL - OPTION YEAR CONTRA |
| $59,740 | CONCORDE SERVICES, INC Department of Defense · 8511378071!TURBINE FUEL,AVIATION |
| $54,225 | NELKUHR LOGISTICS, INC. Department of Defense · 8511799151!NUT,SELF-LOCKING,EX |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Broward County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-13,129 people (+$331.8M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)16 ({"Hurricane": 25, "Freezing": 5, "Severe Storm": 4, "Fire": · last Fri Oct 11, 2024)
Business establishments68,191 (780,632 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$2,388/mo (212 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy24.7% (low numeracy 36% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
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2,063
Recorded votes
233
Permitted housing units
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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Where it’s happening
geocoded land-use decisions🗺 Interactive map
Every rezoning, development approval, and permit — explore the geocoded records in the research explorer.