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Commissioner Tom Shanetzky asked staff to study whether the 55-acre Tam O'Shanter property could host a small fireworks show that would meet all fire, safety and access requirements. Shanetzky noted the city still has several centennial events scheduled and sought alternatives after ocean-barge fireworks were canceled previously because of high costs and weather.

Vice Mayor Todd Preston and Commissioner John Plaut suggested alternate timing and contexts for a fireworks show, including coordinating a celebration with the pier opening or holding a Labor Day event. Plaut noted prior barge-based attempts twice failed due to weather and stressed the value of scheduling a celebration for a cooler, less storm-prone time of year.

Commissioners and the city manager discussed operational considerations: the city manager said any large fireworks event requires substantial law-enforcement staffing (he estimated 40'60 officers for a beach event), parking and traffic management, and possible approvals from other agencies depending on site-specific issues such as nearby wildlife or school board properties. Joe Cummings and other public speakers warned that residential fallout and emergency access must be considered; Cummings suggested Quiet Waters Park as a more suitable west-side venue because it previously hosted fireworks.

The motion directing staff to explore western-site feasibility, including Tam O'Shanter and Quiet Waters Park, was made by Commissioner Shanetzky, seconded by Vice Mayor Preston, and passed by unanimous voice vote. The commission did not set a date for any fireworks display; commissioners noted that July 4 planning requires a 60-day lead time and that July 4 is no longer feasible for immediate action.

Staff will evaluate public-safety planning, fire-code setbacks, parking, law enforcement needs, potential environmental constraints, and cost implications for each site and report back to the commission.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Commission Meeting 2025-06-04","oneSentenceSummary","After weather and barge costs disrupted planned beach fireworks, Deerfield Beach commissioners directed staff to study potential western sites such as Tam O'Shanter (Matipalski Park) and Quiet Waters Park for a future centennial fireworks event and other post-centennial celebrations.","taxTitle","Deerfield Beach City, Broward County, Florida","taxId",4575,"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},6216752,"Commission approves $90,000 amendment for Eighth Avenue stormwater engineering support",258,4282000,4540000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650605-0f9ab0de1909b538ecdd5be91a0d80e5&start=4282&end=4540","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650605-0f9ab0de1909b538ecdd5be91a0d80e5/thumbnail_4282000.jpg","/articles/6216752/Deerfield-Beach-City/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-approves-90000-amendment-for-Eighth-Avenue-stormwater-engineering-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216752-777913a4748aa9472e8c649b5d6b6edd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200546&Signature=jnkpCwGs6vweQEtxk4boXLZjMACGQm~SSLROdQmgZjUZJoRhGsPSGyk~VDY8ZriLaRMjRfr7L-XMffJkoqGVbLCRKWFQRWgl8H6HlCPmwrRDilw5UD6Cz7EC3VYzmtKD73TUKvTChdSnI0CQFNQJovwn0e8cEs2~goluzrLAbfmo6p-F~0cckdCUUEWFCIzR8EdYzGMsweNHfEy3L2OiDHfVyPuD2f2A8aE3BnEz7Fowl-oegLj927tgnGHulBpxK6ywZVUFYe0T0w~YEXrcACBxZVV8U0gP7EYyQGCz8QTjW-t0FlHXn1ttWjvixqNZVt4~mSw50yfu769CyqUMNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On June 3 the Deerfield Beach City Commission approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with Craig A. Smith & Associates LLC to provide continued engineering and construction support for the Eighth Avenue stormwater capital improvement project in an amount not to exceed $90,000.

Eric Power, director of plan development services, told the commission the contract is time-based and that the project had exceeded the original time allotment. He said staff expects paving to occur within a few months, weather permitting, followed by landscape reinstallation and a resident tree-selection program.

Members of the public pressed for total project costs and explanations for change orders. Katie Freitag and Dan Herz asked for the project's cumulative cost and for reasons for multiple amendments; Power said staff would work to complete the project and asked for patience while rain and other factors delayed final work.

Commissioners acknowledged resident frustration about the extended timeline and asked staff to hold contractors to completion schedules. The motion to approve the $90,000 amendment was made by Commissioner Mary Hudak, seconded by Vice Mayor Todd Preston, and passed unanimously by roll call.","Deerfield Beach approved an amendment to Craig A. Smith & Associates LLC's work authorization for continuing engineering and construction support on the Eighth Avenue stormwater capital improvement project, adding up to $90,000 to complete remaining work.",{"_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},6216757,"Deerfield Beach pivots to evaluate nanofiltration to meet PFAS rules; staff to amend consultant scope",1643,4560000,6203000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650605-0f9ab0de1909b538ecdd5be91a0d80e5&start=4560&end=6203","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650605-0f9ab0de1909b538ecdd5be91a0d80e5/thumbnail_4560000.jpg","/articles/6216757/Deerfield-Beach-City/Broward-County/Florida/Deerfield-Beach-pivots-to-evaluate-nanofiltration-to-meet-PFAS-rules-staff-to-amend-consultant-scope","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216757-008897fa41bf48bd1584d84392d10b35/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200546&Signature=eigRlO6UIc45tpNXQLoDowarhoR1VtKi3RQdb3B-8P1L3MOLBDbnNC85kh8-3xroYE1pcW7uFcb8ZphFeL0kv5EK~LDkTU7~FxkR4lRwXgk9zuLUyEuWOFEuoVRS0GSTy9H3Vfd26~4p~J24zVIEp39o7WOazg8K58ONgB~IjkAPY2z2znLKSG4B9SDZe4FMSjHn7nyVskjsr45frv7-Gd0C68dS2EDBL1rv~lXC9YB7A1FruvsDNivt3aBML30HigrU1CGiBV1KtNZWLIgUCcRmJIHGqrWO-aKH9N13lpJMlLuqZCg1KktY-No24eSR17DoDZdr98iZyQ0-bprQrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Deerfield Beach City Commission on June 3 authorized staff to amend the scope of work with Jacobs Engineering to evaluate a nanofiltration treatment plant instead of the previously studied ion-exchange approach for upgrades at the Goolsby water treatment property.

Eric Power, director of plan development services and interim director for environmental services, explained the decision follows state directives to remove PFAS, a class of so-called forever chemicals. The state's compliance date was moved from 2029 to 2031, but Power said construction and commissioning for large treatment projects require several years, so the city must make technology decisions now. \"We think now is the right time to pivot and make this choice,\" Power said.

Power said nanofiltration can remove PFAS and also address future contaminant concerns such as microplastics and pharmaceuticals. He described advantages: the nanofiltration approach would be housed indoors in an enclosed building on the existing water-plant footprint; city operators are already trained on similar systems; operating materials would be similar and may lower operations complexity and costs. He noted one tradeoff is a water recovery or \"rejection\" rate that produces waste brine requiring disposal.

Commissioners discussed funding and timing. Vice Mayor Preston asked whether the utility fund would bear the cost and how residents would be informed; Power said funding would come from the utility fund and that the staff would provide public information once options and schedules are clearer. Commissioner Mary Hudak asked whether any newer technology should be considered; staff replied that modern nanofiltration is the prevailing approach for PFAS removal.

Members of the public asked procedural and maintenance questions. Katie Freitag and Dan Herz asked for total project costs and cited past cost overruns on other projects; staff said final capital figures are pending and will be presented in future capital project reports. Joe Cummings and Michael Estrada urged timely implementation and suggested considering alternate treatments where appropriate. Gwen Clark Reed asked whether the work would require a bond or referendum; staff said those financing decisions will be determined after cost estimates are complete; the immediate vote modifies the consultant's scope, not the budget.

The motion to amend Jacobs Engineering's scope to evaluate nanofiltration rather than ion exchange was made by Commissioner Mary Hudak, seconded by Commissioner John Plaut, and passed unanimously. Staff will return with cost estimates and a capital project schedule for future commission action.","Facing state PFAS removal requirements, the commission authorized staff to change Jacobs Engineering's design scope to evaluate an indoor nanofiltration plant rather than an outdoor ion-exchange facility; staff said nanofiltration better addresses PFAS and other emerging contaminants and may lower long-term costs.",{"_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},6216761,"Deerfield Beach gives first reading to stormwater utility ordinance, sets July 8 public hearing",444,3835000,4279000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650605-0f9ab0de1909b538ecdd5be91a0d80e5&start=3835&end=4279","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650605-0f9ab0de1909b538ecdd5be91a0d80e5/thumbnail_3835000.jpg","/articles/6216761/Deerfield-Beach-City/Broward-County/Florida/Deerfield-Beach-gives-first-reading-to-stormwater-utility-ordinance-sets-July-8-public-hearing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216761-d8e467e36ee8dc7439b01d964ae9adad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200546&Signature=ReXl2qa0NOgrnw-c5xzbvphvoR3DHU~~4juOq6mGgw2TRqwJ9XIqQ4H~bfLwON-1csC6kJgt~gUMnypZu6OZeKDvUP2MwFhN2mwxvJ8twh93dTdDBvEqnrejU5cNXEwfGPm9~EbYNlOiGQ~TPdY5blMr1ODOTN8x5SjFOJht5nULNx4W8XnAX0BKGdGIUQLHpq9liNDQstr7~~LMjrI1GiE~W2GTtGJynQxElitGTVJn8m4zsv85mSCFdiZV3mZTtGiZDxdPT2ARF0i6Mk~z0rynw37JrTFVH4p6QbT1~KvY7KE1Kz9TowvXxOX3J0zwXR5S6RDoNJLRrkZTi7kIdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On June 3 the Deerfield Beach City Commission gave first reading to an ordinance that establishes the city's stormwater utility, sets notice and assessment procedures, and aligns those procedures with the city's fire assessment roll. The ordinance sets a second reading and public hearing for July 8, 2025, when staff expects to present a preliminary assessment resolution with proposed rates.

City Attorney read the ordinance into the record and explained the item aligns the annual adoption and notice procedures for stormwater assessments with the fire assessment process. The ordinance does not adopt a specific fee or assessment amount on first reading; staff will return with proposed assessment levels during the second-reading process.

Commissioners and members of the public noted timing and local conditions. Commissioner Tom Shanetzky said the item is timely given the rainy and hurricane seasons. Commissioner Mary Hudak confirmed the ordinance does not, by itself, change fees or add new taxes; it provides the mechanism to continue annual assessments on the ad valorem tax roll, as the city did in 2024 when it first used tax-bill collection for stormwater assessments.

State Representative Gwen Clark Reed asked if the city would receive a separate stormwater bill in addition to charges currently on water bills; commissioners and staff replied no, that the ordinance provides for tax-roll collection and does not create a new simultaneous water-bill charge.

The motion to approve first reading and set the second-reading public hearing for July 8 was made by Commissioner Mary Hudak, seconded by Commissioner John Plaut, and passed unanimously.","The commission held first reading on an ordinance to formalize the stormwater utility and align procedures for placing stormwater assessments on the property tax roll; commissioners said the measure does not set new rates and staff will return July 8 with preliminary assessment amounts.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6216766,"Commission authorizes contract talks for centennial murals at Fire Station 102 and Leo Rob Gymnasium",1193,2643000,3836000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3650605-0f9ab0de1909b538ecdd5be91a0d80e5&start=2643&end=3836","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3650605-0f9ab0de1909b538ecdd5be91a0d80e5/thumbnail_2643000.jpg","/articles/6216766/Deerfield-Beach-City/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-authorizes-contract-talks-for-centennial-murals-at-Fire-Station-102-and-Leo-Rob-Gymnasium","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216766-00e32da63d185f57c5901e2596310548/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200546&Signature=n0r7eKwgL1g1zYEFMcqY3z8KFzdCrLplEUcRvc8V0MCb9VU1v9HBsCFcNUBciDOPK-wOdOBDV8KCjsq4kMYuhtaZTrZyuDfSDXEzFHYiT2x4oO~CGP9Xsq14NzFX8kdAljTWebU6E-BMjRQXY5iQ~CE~rYiMm2gaQGnt4nvUGfcCtfck-tQKswU2aVGAO~sOkB3z7DXYUg0mqsTUYuNZ30wVvKMaGvD2oIH7iH3sCzVTDhTcTgTqQmmEbgs-LISd6TZk5V7cphmk1WjjABYNibk3Y~R-Fi5tx3N0FjHl0-XSsdBXNBpusHNCEoBUwg7x-mrgxYmU3-w06j-dWq-UJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Deerfield Beach City Commission on June 3 authorized staff to negotiate contracts with two muralists recommended by the public art committee for centennial murals at Fire Station 102 and the Leo Rob Gymnasium.

The approval follows a city-funded centennial project and a call for artists that drew nearly 400 submissions. Eric Power, director of plan development services, said roughly 200 submissions were incomplete or did not meet requirements and that the public art committee vetted and ranked finalists before recommending two artists: Michael Ferrell for the Fire Station 102 metal building and Oliver Cristomo for the Leo Rob Gymnasium wall.

Power told commissioners the selections are not final artworks but preliminary renderings submitted as part of the application process. \"This is not the final murals,\" Power said, adding that the selected artists will return with refined designs after further review by the public art committee. Commissioners emphasized centennial and community themes; Vice Mayor Todd Preston asked staff to include sawgrass or seagrass imagery on the Fire Station 102 piece.

Commissioner John Plaut asked about weather and vandal protection; Power said the application required artists to specify coatings and other protective measures to limit weather damage and graffiti. Commissioner Mary Hudak urged inclusion of local history and athletic heritage in the gymnasium mural; Felicia Portier, a member of the public, asked that imagery from Westside Park and local athletes be considered because the gym serves that neighborhood.

Public commenter Joe Cummings urged the commission to prioritize durable, low-maintenance installations and suggested exploring long-lasting sculpture or gateway features for other locations.

The motion to 'approve the committee rankings and authorize staff to negotiate contracts with the two recommended artists' was made by Commissioner Hudak, seconded by Commissioner Shanetzky, and passed unanimously. Power said the mural expenditures were included in the centennial budget previously approved by the commission; no new budget appropriation was requested at the meeting.

Staff will finalize contract language, including protective coatings and maintenance provisions, and return as required for contract execution and subsequent permit approvals.","Deerfield Beach commissioners approved the public art committee's rankings and authorized staff to negotiate contracts with two artists to produce centennial murals at Fire Station 102 and the Leo Rob Gymnasium, directing further refinement with the public art committee.","actionData","errors"]

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