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- Approval of minutes (03/12/2025 regular Margate CRA meeting): Motion to approve made, seconded and passed by roll call with all present voting yes.

- Resolution accepting independent auditors’ report for fiscal year ended 09/30/2024 (Item 3a): Motion made and seconded; roll call recorded unanimous yes votes.

- Resolution changing monthly meeting start time (Item 3b): The board considered an initial motion to move meetings to 5 p.m., then amended the start time to 6 p.m. The amended motion passed on roll call, 3‑2 (Yes: Board Member Schwartz, Board Member Simone, Chair Casciano; No: Board Member Serio, Vice Chair Rosano).

Other items (Item 3c MOU with BPG/Brookfield for Margate City Center and Atlantic Center grant direction) were extensively discussed. The board directed staff to negotiate the MOU and to draft a standalone grant agreement for Atlantic Center renovations (up to $600,000) and return both items to the board for formal approval at a future meeting. No final execution of the MOU or grant disbursement was recorded in the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Margate - 4/9/25 Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting - Apr 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal votes taken during the Margate CRA meeting on April 9, 2025, including minutes and audit acceptance, and the meeting time change.","taxTitle","Margate, Broward County, Florida","taxId",5088,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6607980,"Margate CRA directs staff to draft up to $600,000 renovation grant for Atlantic Center plaza",1000,4415000,5415000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2945401-5c7e939fc14d9f759340cc840dec4db0&start=4415&end=5415","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2945401-5c7e939fc14d9f759340cc840dec4db0/thumbnail_4415000.jpg","/articles/6607980/Margate/Broward-County/Florida/Margate-CRA-directs-staff-to-draft-up-to-600000-renovation-grant-for-Atlantic-Center-plaza","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607980-6fd35fbec4775cab25826cd6a670b19c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151808&Signature=aeMcM2Jo4orsuj~kW4Av~j-H4YmgHjjVIZnVEEbZ2g~-JDKtR8P-yy8lawDdJ2AjPAy-AV-FVhzUEl4CkyP-xA2pwtCLxcwxycoVdPHIgrL6vT-zEB9TyGMRiXM~zKH2GjI3c8ewbu4C4JrwgGsOPgcrbudazUkSTpLB5aSMPO7cz-9hzNcHP00yNMAIygZvjjMNODuO9oRIE1wnyf8FxzWmnG8nB7yNFuXOlZavPEldjGOKwfj4n7qkcDyIeHIvYqdwEwCLLcJRKFyRwUA12x~qHuQFynYf5cpEMkjjcqUy6WMFOcHaDczyVNSIK774ffwAR7nYUHJd8gz3fPOMCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Margate CRA heard a request on April 9 from commercial property owner Todd Napole for grant funding to renovate the Atlantic Center shopping plaza at 6826 West Atlantic Boulevard.

Napole told the board the property is in poor condition and estimated the exterior and needed interior tenant improvements would cost roughly $1.2 million. He asked the CRA to consider up to $600,000 in grant assistance to complete exterior rehabilitation, parking, lighting, landscaping and other improvements.

Board members and staff recommended a case‑by‑case approach rather than a blanket reimbursement, and directed staff to prepare a standalone grant agreement that would return to the board for final approval with renderings, a list of improvements and estimated costs. One board member said the CRA’s goal is to “rid slum and blight” and supported the request with the caveat that CRA staff should have input on the scope of exterior improvements.

Vice Chair Rosano questioned whether certain elements (for example, dumpster enclosures or routine landscaping) should be the owner’s responsibility; one board member suggested a reduced figure of $450,000 but the direction from the board was to proceed with an agreement framework supporting up to $600,000, to be brought back for a formal vote.

Staff said the proposed agreement would specify eligible items and require the owner to provide renderings and cost estimates before any funding commitment. The board instructed counsel and staff to draft the grant agreement for future consideration; no final disbursement of funds was made at the April 9 meeting.","Property owner Todd Napole requested CRA assistance to renovate the Atlantic Center (6826 West Atlantic Boulevard). The board directed staff to prepare a standalone grant agreement for up to $600,000, subject to final approval of renderings and line‑item costs.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6607985,"Margate CRA shifts monthly meeting start time to 6 p.m. after public debate; vote 3‑2",1384,1149000,2533000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2945401-5c7e939fc14d9f759340cc840dec4db0&start=1149&end=2533","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2945401-5c7e939fc14d9f759340cc840dec4db0/thumbnail_1149000.jpg","/articles/6607985/Margate/Broward-County/Florida/Margate-CRA-shifts-monthly-meeting-start-time-to-6-pm-after-public-debate-vote-32","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607985-06bd325fb58bd4eac5ec25208660795f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151808&Signature=OS~zg6yfNqM4PXCdIXQgt5eKqjGHgacKtnFRvztTMQjWG12LjutuSNL7t1YQZKvtbyuY7iJ45v1JM-g-9dZ~gTHCx5Q3CzwTfXJxwZUDc4jIWtzIIwgULfWW6CAPCSEBu8d3qoi24b05zej20jfeaVvXRzN5b8WQoJUjSL-uF3fr5zlfB8RoXDnvDfPCwBO8F6IKPBcUN9GCcZKGzmdLCoWUmx1uAkObeGo5T7s7XYi0Yi0~Twfy7nqnrLqoPy1IIlApT6QHvf2IzkUKf3QQ6a2Z4DVnN3xyJ2XKneOCDriO~IIRcXEWocAmBCtDYTXr0z8YTCxPuLTlH-wUfh7JvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Margate Community Redevelopment Agency voted 3‑2 on April 9 to change the start time of its scheduled monthly meetings from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Item 3b on the agenda proposed moving the start time to 5 p.m.; during discussion board members proposed and adopted an amendment to set the start time at 6 p.m. The amendment and final motion were subject to sustained public comment, with residents and tenants offering competing perspectives on whether an earlier start time would help or hinder public participation.

Several residents said 7 p.m. allowed working families to attend or watch via Zoom. Rich Sakini told the board that many working residents “won’t even be at home to even be on Zoom” at 5 p.m. and urged the board to keep meetings at 7 p.m. Tracy Van Winkle said a 7 p.m. start is better for families because it avoids conflicting with dinner and youth activities.

Others argued an earlier time would help older residents who do not drive at night and would make it easier for city staff to attend. One board member said shifting the meeting earlier could broaden attendance for seniors and allow staff with daytime schedules to be present.

The final roll call on the amended motion to begin meetings at 6 p.m. recorded the following votes: Board Member Schwartz — yes; Board Member Serio — no; Board Member Simone — yes; Vice Chair Rosano — no; Chair Casciano — yes. The motion passed 3‑2.

Board members said the time change could be revisited if it proved to restrict attendance. Several members suggested staggering future meetings or holding occasional workshops at different times for major items.

The new start time takes effect immediately for scheduled monthly CRA meetings; the board directed staff to monitor public participation and bring the issue back if needed.","After more than an hour of public comment and board discussion, the Margate CRA voted 3‑2 on April 9 to change its regular monthly meeting time from 7 p.m. to 6 p.m. The board considered senior access, staff availability and commuter traffic before approving the amendment.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6607990,"Margate CRA opens exclusive talks with Brookfield for City Center; tenants ask for protections",822,2534000,3356000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2945401-5c7e939fc14d9f759340cc840dec4db0&start=2534&end=3356","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2945401-5c7e939fc14d9f759340cc840dec4db0/thumbnail_2534000.jpg","/articles/6607990/Margate/Broward-County/Florida/Margate-CRA-opens-exclusive-talks-with-Brookfield-for-City-Center-tenants-ask-for-protections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607990-5d4e0d8f4161364f343cf08dfa8bc280/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151808&Signature=l9k5Uuk2mJEYKzII2E6VLv1XdOhhTKJwVDZkJ4Moux5LIg5ehmWOV4Imz2W1Kc52uq3~k2KVIpXBRnft4wCpOZUf80WccK~I9ZdvFVieLh7Mu5I8OsjAKQPBXOvs603MI9E9yDOgfN-i0rYAuRRo9ne3zl3gOP7~WYDbIjPTLg7cBV~YGpTL-oJ5UNqmSRFKzpYYYLCNEef263a1chZx6K1IB1N6cSlf6P-eOKJsOtAsrl974nag20RyOD7zzasB5wRqIc6tVaQiyUBluXydJOp4mBenkHukLa6MD9Dn7MgIlFmtao8cHZUvvYUYT04NMpbWVfzvPZ62YPsktjAdjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Margate Community Redevelopment Agency on April 9 considered a memorandum of understanding requested by BPG Acquisitions LLC (Brookfield Property Group) to begin an exclusive period of negotiations over the proposed Margate City Center development.

The MOU would give the CRA and Brookfield an exclusive negotiating window to work through long‑term lease and development agreements for parcels included in the city center offering. CRA attorney David Tulsa described the agreement as “an exclusive period of negotiation” intended to allow both sides to conduct public outreach and finalize site plans without the developer expending funds while lacking certainty the CRA would continue negotiations. Tulsa said either party may terminate the MOU with 30 days’ written notice and that the exclusive period would not exceed 12 months.

The proposal prompted extensive public comment focused on ACE Hardware Plaza, a small‑store shopping center on West Atlantic Boulevard home to long‑time, family‑run businesses. Several residents and tenants asked the CRA to preserve current tenants or provide longer, more certain leases.

Joey Ruiz, a tenant at ACE Hardware Plaza for 10 years, said the plaza is “a beautiful building” with long‑standing businesses and asked what the CRA could do “to give us confidence that we can stay here.” Resident Steve Strauss cautioned that replacing small retailers with higher‑end chains could price out current businesses. Elsa Sanchez urged the board to provide multi‑year leases so tenants “are safe.” Several speakers suggested mechanisms such as percentage leases or relocation assistance to help mom‑and‑pop operators transition if redevelopment proceeds.

Board members debated the MOU language and the effect of exclusivity on tenant negotiations. Some members said they did not want to remove any parcels from the negotiation portfolio because that would limit options for relocating or preserving existing businesses; others raised concerns that a broad exclusivity period could prolong uncertainty for tenants.

Multiple board members said the MOU is intended as a good‑faith negotiation commitment rather than a final development agreement. One board member noted the MOU allows a 30‑day termination if either party fails to perform and said they expected early meetings with Brookfield would reveal whether the developer is a good fit. Executive staff and the attorney said the agreement does not itself transfer property or finalize leases; any lease changes or property transfers would return to the board for approval.

No final development agreement was executed at the April 9 meeting. Instead, the board directed staff and counsel to negotiate with Brookfield, pursue public outreach, and return with a draft agreement, renderings and recommended terms for the board’s future consideration.

The discussion underscored competing priorities: residents seeking protection for long‑standing small businesses in ACE Plaza and officials seeking a structured negotiation process with a selected developer for a multi‑parcel city center project.

Looking ahead, the CRA will hold public outreach sessions with Brookfield and present any draft development or lease agreements at a future meeting for formal board action.","The Margate Community Redevelopment Agency on April 9 agreed to enter an exclusive negotiation period at Brookfield Property Group’s request and discussed protections for long‑time ACE Plaza tenants. No final development agreement was approved; board members directed staff to negotiate and return for approval.","actionData","errors"]

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