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Commissioner Shanetsky, who pulled the consent item for brief comment, encouraged Deerfield Beach–based firms to compete for city contracts and noted Southern Arbor Services is based in Lighthouse Point; commissioners then approved the award by roll call with all five members voting yes.

The contract was presented as a lowest responsive and responsible bidder award; staff said the contract term and renewal options are intended to provide continuity for routine and emergency tree work across the city. The city manager will administer the contract and authorize work up to the annual cap.

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Under the amendment approved by the commission on first reading, the new tenant (originally Deerfield Beach Cafe LLC, now registered as 202 DFB LLC) receives a revised possession date of June 1, 2025, and additional time before rent commencement. The lease’s first-year base rent amount listed in the original agreement remains unchanged; the amendment provides for a delay in rent payments equivalent to up to nine months of initial possession before rent begins, and staff calculated that the rent-delay value approximates $157,500 in first-year base rent equivalency.

City Attorney Anthony Siroca outlined several substantive changes in the amendment: updated possession and lease-commencement dates; an updated security requirement (letter of credit) to be in place at least 30 business days before the lease commencement date; clarified temporary parking alternatives if designated spaces are unavailable; a process for requesting and approving outdoor seating along the sidewalk; a release by the tenant of claims against the city arising from the city’s failure to deliver earlier possession; and an assignment provision to transfer any claims the tenant may have against the prior holdover tenant to the city.

The assignment provision gives the city a portion of recovered damages: the amendment provides a 50% split of up to the first $600,000 of any damages the city recovers from the prior tenant (after deducting the city’s attorney fees and costs), with the city entitled to 100% of recoveries above that amount. The amendment also contains a provision for prorated rent reduction if the pier is “fully or substantially closed” to the public for more than 30 consecutive days for reasons other than force majeure.

Tenant representative David Coles told the commission his client had incurred increased construction bids, lost income and other out-of-pocket costs after the tenant expected to take possession in late 2023; the tenant sought compensation and relief in litigation but participated in negotiated settlement terms embodied in the lease amendment. Public commenter Dan Hurst criticized the city’s negotiating position and asked why the city would accept the tenant’s claimed damages; the city attorney said his office was prepared to defend the city if the amendment were denied and litigation continued.

Commissioners noted trade-offs: the amendment preserves the city’s 20-year lease term and base-rent schedule while providing the tenant some relief for the unexpected possession delay. Commissioner Hudak, whose district includes the pier, said he supported the negotiated resolution. The motion to approve the amendment passed on roll call with all commissioners voting yes.

Staff said the modification is subject to final ordinance adoption (second reading) and that the city will continue to pursue claims against the prior holdover tenant as provided in the amendment’s assignment and recovery provisions.

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The extension, approved unanimously, gives MBA additional time to obtain final development approvals while binding the developer to commence Mayo Howard Park improvements within 30 days of closing and permit issuance and to “diligently pursue” completion; staff said the change will accelerate delivery of some community enhancements to the city.

City Attorney Anthony Siroca summarized the change for the commission: the original agreement (approved 3/7/2023 and validated by referendum) included a 15-month entitlement period plus a possible six-month extension; MBA asked for more time because recent market shifts have raised construction costs and changed tenant requirements. In return for the extension, the draft amendment ties the developer to a schedule for the park and to a payment schedule for the previously promised $7.5 million in community enhancements.

Developer representatives Joel Kaplan and Mario Caprini told the commission they have spent roughly $1 million of their own funds on project work and cited higher construction prices and elevated interest rates as drivers of the request. Caprini said a new anchor tenant under discussion has high security requirements that require internal reconfiguration of building programing and that removing underground parking and other design changes are intended to reduce cost while retaining the project program approved by voters.

The developer team also told the commission they are ready to submit a plat amendment and that paying the community-enhancement funds at financial close — rather than at the first certificate of occupancy — will accelerate park improvements relative to the original schedule.

Public commenters urged caution and asked the commission to require accountability: resident Dan Hurst and developer peers asked whether the city has recent market appraisals for the four-acre parcel, whether the city will receive rent or other compensation during any extension, and whether the city has the remedies needed if the buyer fails to perform. The developer said the buyer had voluntarily offered $7.5 million and that failing to extend the timeline would likely restart a multi-year selection and referendum process, costing time and public resources.

Commission discussion emphasized a balance between giving a large, complex project time to adapt to market conditions and protecting city interests. Vice Mayor Preston, who introduced the motion to approve the extension, said the city chose MBA after a competitive selection and that staff and the developer have been “diligent” in negotiations. Commissioner Shanetsky said the alternative — restarting the process — would set the city back and favored approval. The motion passed unanimously.

The extension authorizes the one-year entitlement extension through May 7, 2026, with potential two four-month extensions if MBA is “diligently pursuing” approvals. The developer must begin park improvements within 30 days of closing and permit issuance; the draft development agreement will return to the commission with final details. Staff said they will provide written responses to specific public questions on appraisals, timing and enforcement provisions.

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The decision matters because the city has previously paid for barges and fireworks that could not be launched; commissioners and staff said the drone option is more reliable this year while the pier remains closed and would allow the city to reallocate roughly $80,000–$85,000 estimated for the fireworks and barge toward enhancing the celebration.

Commissioner Hudak moved to limit the contract to the drone show; Commissioner Shanetsky seconded the motion and the commission approved it by roll call: Commissioner Hudak — yes; Commissioner Plaut — yes; Commissioner Schneitzky — yes; Vice Mayor Preston — no; Mayor Drozky — no.

Discussion focused on three practical issues: (1) the city’s prior experience with barges that were unable to reach the launch site because of marine conditions, (2) environmental and wildlife impacts raised by some commissioners, and (3) cost and contingency planning. City staff estimated a drones-only option at about $67,500 and said the combined cost for fireworks plus barge in prior contracts amounted to roughly $80,000–$85,000 that would be saved if the barge/fireworks were removed; the meeting record also shows a contract line in the packet near $141,393 (the paperwork and staff numbers were discussed during the item and the record contains mixed references on exact contract totals).

Supporters of the change pointed to the April Pioneer Day drone show in Pompano Beach and to the strong audience reaction when Deerfield last used drones. Commissioner Plaut said the drone show “was incredibly impressive,” and Commissioner Shanetsky described the public reaction as “gasps” and applause. Commissioner Hudak, who proposed the drones-only motion, said he was “more impressed than what I expected” and highlighted the risk that a barge might be unable to reach the city and the city would still incur the barge charge.

Opponents said fireworks are a community tradition and that many residents would be disappointed to lose them. Vice Mayor Preston said the constituency would be “very upset” without fireworks and urged commissioners to weigh community expectations; he voted against the drones-only motion.

Public commenters offered operational suggestions, including placing fireworks on land rather than a barge and delivering the barge a day early to reduce risk; staff responded that shore-based firing presents safety and setback constraints and that earlier delivery would increase costs and still would not remove the weather risk. Parks staff said drone batteries limit a single drone segment to about 30 minutes, which constrains show length.

The commission’s action modifies the vendor contract renewal before the city (the item authorizing the fireworks/drone contract amendment), as reflected in the roll-call vote. Staff said they will proceed with the drones-only production and return to the commission if additional action is required.

Looking ahead, commissioners asked staff to study whether future contracts can include stronger protections (refunds or credits) if a vendor cannot deliver because of marine conditions and whether the city can stage fireworks from shore in future years once the pier is repaired.

","The Deerfield Beach City Commission voted 3-2 to proceed with a drone-only show for the city’s July 4 centennial event, citing prior barge cancellations, marine-safety risks and cost savings; some commissioners and residents favored keeping fireworks.","actionData","errors"]

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