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Aug 12, 2026

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Commission approves Dunkin drive-through

The City Commission unanimously approved a special exception for a Dunkin’ restaurant with a drive-through at 5300 Coconut Creek Parkway. Commissioners also advanced a special-waiver land-use ordinance by a 4-1 vote and approved several other property, animal, and recovery-residence measures.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Commission advances safety and infrastructure projects

The Commission unanimously approved a formal objection to the non-renewal of school resource officer services in Margate schools for the 2026-2027 school year. It also approved an approximately $8 million South Creek water-main replacement project and authorized a new fire rescue vehicle for up to $464,472.27.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Commission approves school event fee waivers

The commission voted 4-0 to waive covered sports field fees for Margate schools’ graduation ceremonies, provide Margate Elementary with a Calypso Cove day, and give passes to graduating classes at other Margate schools.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Commission Approves Board Appointments and Contracts

The City Commission unanimously approved three consent items and appointed members to the Margate Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Board. The consent approvals included a sole-source contract for inspection, maintenance, repair, and modification of the City’s prestressed composite concrete ground storage tanks.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Commission approves firefighter labor agreement

The commission unanimously approved a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 3080, covering October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. It also approved election administration, service-contract extensions, and changes to purchasing rules.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

City Commission Meeting Summary

The commission unanimously approved two internship positions for the Department of Environmental and Engineering Services and approved prior meeting minutes. Commissioners also discussed proposed changes to purchasing rules and authority thresholds, with the motion carrying 5-0.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

City Advances Regional Biosolids Facility Design

Margate unanimously approved a cost-sharing agreement with Broward County to advance design of a regional biosolids management facility planned for up to 270,000 wet tons per year.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Property Tax Proposals Discussed

The commission heard that proposed changes to homestead property taxes could reduce Margate revenue by an estimated $14.5 million, while the school portion of property taxes would not be affected.

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Briefing

Dec 11, 2025

City approves wastewater plant rehabilitation

The City Commission unanimously awarded a wastewater treatment plant headworks rehabilitation contract for up to $12,909,057. The City Manager reported that Margate had issued $60 million in revenue bonds, and the project will use incoming bond proceeds.

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Briefing

Nov 26, 2025

Commission approves leadership and major projects

The commission unanimously elected Antonio V. Arserio as mayor and Anthony N. Caggiano as vice mayor, and approved steps toward issuing up to $60 million in water and wastewater improvement revenue bonds.

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Briefing

Oct 8, 2025

Margate City Commission Meeting Summary

The commission approved a $51,530 Victims of Crime Act grant to fund a full-time victim advocate in the Margate Police Department. It also approved updated special magistrate procedures, changed two upcoming meeting dates, and considered conditions for a temporary fair scheduled for November 21 through December 7, 2025.

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Briefing

Sep 17, 2025

Commission approves code enforcement changes

The City Commission approved code enforcement changes by a 4-1 vote, combining violation and penalty hearings to shorten the process for addressing code violations. Commissioners also directed staff to develop security options and costs for Commission Chambers meetings.

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Briefing

Sep 3, 2025

Commission Approves Utility and Labor Agreements

The City Commission unanimously approved agreements for transporting and disposing of water-treatment lime residuals and wastewater biosolids, along with labor memorandums providing competitive wages through September 30, 2027. It also unanimously approved up to $36,203, plus a 10% contingency, for 2025 youth athletics uniforms.

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Briefing

Aug 20, 2025

Commission Meeting Summary

The commission approved minutes from three prior meetings. Commissioners also discussed the Carolina Golf Course, fire services, hurricane preparedness, and a proposed transitional living facility.

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Briefing

Aug 20, 2025

City Commission Meeting Summary

No formal votes or major policy actions were recorded. The proposed golf course development is expected to go to Planning and Zoning in September, followed by a first City Commission hearing in October.

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