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Key action highlights

- State appropriation: Representative Chip LaMarca presented a state appropriation check of $985,000 to the city for the Dixie Highway Safety Corridor Phase 3. LaMarca credited state staff and the city’s lobby partners for the award.

- Grants for Pompano Beach Airpark: The commission accepted two Florida Department of Transportation grants and confirmed city matching contributions: $136,182 for rehabilitation of Runway 10/28 (item 3) and $18,875 toward corrective work on Taxiway A (item 4). City staff clarified both awards fund rehabilitation and taxiway corrections only; neither grant finances runway extension. The runway construction would follow receipt of an expected FAA grant; staff said construction would likely begin fall 2025 and the runway would be closed for about nine months while work is completed.

- Public art master plan (item 2): The commission authorized award of RFP 25 for a public art master plan to Design Local Limited (Design Local Ltd.) in the amount of $80,000. The Cultural Affairs director said the contract is funded from designated public-art revenue and will not affect the general fund.

- Byrne/JAG funding (item 6): The commission authorized the city’s participation with Broward County Sheriff’s Office and accepted Byrne Memorial/JAG program funding; staff said no city match is required.

- HUD consolidated plan and FY2025 action plan (item 9): The commission approved the city’s 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2025–2026 action plan to continue Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships activities. The plan budgets the entitlement grants (roughly $1.04 million in CDBG and $418,000 in HOME for FY2025) across housing rehab, public services and administration and sets aside HOME funds for CHDOs (nonprofit affordable-housing partners).

- Fire Administration / Emergency Operations Center design (item 10): The commission approved work authorization No. 6 for design services with cancellation and relocation of the project site earlier in the program; the authorization amount is $1,084,518.13. Staff said relocation to a single-story site reduced expected construction costs versus earlier multi-story estimates and that the project is budgeted in prior bond funding.

- Community bus service (item 12): The commission advanced on first reading a contract with Limousines of South Florida, Inc., to operate the city’s four community-bus routes under a five-year agreement. Staff reported the winning bid equates to about $699,000 per year and is funded by a Broward County surtax reimbursement mechanism; there is no fare impact to riders.

- Consent motions and appointments: Several consent items (items 1, 5 and 7) passed unanimously. The commission also approved a series of advisory-board nominations (items 13–23) by unanimous voice vote.

- Postponement: Item 11, originally on the July 8 agenda, was postponed to the commission meeting set for Sept. 9, 2025.

Votes and roll-call summaries (selected)

- Item 2 (public art master plan, award to Design Local Ltd., $80,000): unanimous approval (roll call: all commissioners yes).

- Item 3 (FDOT grant, Runway 10/28 rehabilitation, $136,182): unanimous approval; staff said design is complete and construction pending FAA grant approval.

- Item 4 (FDOT grant, Taxiway A corrective construction, $18,875): unanimous approval; staff said the taxiway work accompanies the runway rehab.

- Item 6 (Byrne/JAG funding agreement): unanimous approval; no city match required.

- Item 9 (HUD consolidated plan and FY2025 action plan): unanimous approval.

- Item 10 (Design work authorization for Fire Administration/EOC, $1,084,518.13): unanimous approval.

- Item 12 (Community bus contract first reading): approved (roll-call vote matched a majority; contract will return for final reading per ordinance schedule).

- Items 13–23 (various advisory-board appointments and alternates): all nominations confirmed unanimously.

What staff said in discussion

- Airport: Tammy Good, CIP manager, said the runway rehab will not extend the runway; the project will repave and modify taxiway alignments to reduce pilot confusion. Steve Rocco, airport manager, said other runways at the field will remain open during construction but traffic patterns will change.

- Budgeting and funding: Josh Waters, budget director, noted the city’s fiscal documents (FY2026 recommended budget) and the city’s recent Government Finance Officers Association distinguished budget award. Staff repeatedly said several items are funded by designated or external sources (FDOT, FAA, HUD, Broward surtax) and will not affect the city general fund.

Why it matters: The actions confirm near-term funding for airport safety and maintenance, advance a major public-safety facility design, preserve entitlement funding for housing and nonprofit services, and lock in a five-year bus provider while keeping the service subsidized at no rider cost. The state appropriation and grant activity also underpin ongoing safety and mobility investments on Dixie Highway and at the Airpark.

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The raise was proposed by Mayor Rex Harden and seconded; the measure passed on a roll call with Commissioners Fessick, Seegerson Eaton, Smith and Mayor Harden voting yes, and Commissioners Perkins and Vice Mayor Fournier voting no. The commission separately considered, and rejected, a motion of no confidence that would have asked Harrison to resign; that motion failed on a 3–3 roll call.

The debate opened after Human Resources Director Lisa Sonego summarized the mechanics: the commission could discuss Harrison’s performance and any related merit pay, including retroactive pay effective Feb. 21, 2025. Mayor Rex Harden introduced the 3% raise, saying Harrison had led the city through “thick and thin” and citing a multi-page list of accomplishments the manager had submitted for the review.

Opposition centered on process, the city manager’s handling of specific projects and personnel decisions, and questions about communication between the manager’s office and certain commissioners. Vice Mayor Fournier and Commissioner Perkins both voiced sustained criticism during their allotted remarks, with the vice mayor calling for a vote of no confidence and, in the motion that followed, asking that Harrison resign so the city “can move forward.” Commissioner Perkins said she would not support the raise because she preferred using the money to retain or protect existing staff amid ongoing budget pressures.

Public comment at the hearing was extensive and divided. Supporters told the commission they had seen the manager lead major redevelopment, improvements in utilities, tourism and park initiatives, and a steady flow of grants and awards. Tom DiGiorgio said Harrison’s leadership had helped transform the city and praised the city’s recognition across the region. Several residents and local business representatives praised Harrison’s responsiveness and called the no-confidence motion inappropriate. Other speakers, including the vice mayor’s allies and residents from parts of the city who said they felt neglected by past planning, urged stronger accountability and more attention to long-standing neighborhood needs.

Commissioners and staff offered clarifications during the hearing. Lisa Sonego confirmed the raise, if approved, would be retroactive to Harrison’s promotion anniversary, Feb. 21, 2025. Commissioner Fessick referenced a retroactive lump-sum figure that he said would be about $167,841.78; other speakers and staff later discussed the arithmetic and noted that a 3% salary increase would equal roughly $11,551 annually based on the published base salary figures discussed in the meeting.

After the 3% raise passed, Vice Mayor Fournier moved a second, separate measure: a vote of no confidence in the city manager and a request that he resign. That motion was seconded by Commissioner Fessick and put to a roll call: Fessick, Perkins and Fournier voted yes; Seegerson Eaton, Smith and Mayor Harden voted no. With three votes in favor and three opposed, the no-confidence motion did not pass.

No formal employment separation, severance, or contract-change action resulted from the no-confidence vote. Commissioners stated differing views on whether a no-confidence vote would have compelled the city manager to resign or required other follow-up steps. Mayor Harden repeatedly emphasized the need for the commission to act as a body and to preserve established process while Commissioner Perkins repeatedly pressed for more information and said she would not support the raise because of other budget priorities.

The commission’s vote on the raise was recorded in the official roll call and will be reflected in payroll following the retroactive date discussed in the meeting. The commission did not take additional personnel action related to the manager’s employment at the July 8 session.

Why it matters: the city manager is the city’s chief executive and directs staff, budget execution and implementation of commission policy. The July 8 vote both affirms the commission majority’s support for Harrison’s leadership and highlights ongoing division among elected officials and parts of the community about the pace and priorities of Pompano Beach’s redevelopment.

Speakers quoted in this report spoke during the meeting’s performance review public hearing and commission debate; their statements are recorded in the meeting transcript.

Ending: The commission’s decision to approve the raise closes the formal personnel item for July 8. Commissioners and staff signaled they will continue to debate budget choices and project priorities during the city’s budget workshop on July 14 and at future meetings.","After a two-hour public and commission debate, the Pompano Beach City Commission approved a 3% raise for City Manager Gregory P. Harrison retroactive to Feb. 21, 2025. A separate motion of no confidence and request for Harrison’s resignation failed on a 3–3 roll call.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Pompano Beach commission approves grants, contracts and board appointments; Dixie Highway gets $985,000 state appropriation

Pompano Beach commissioners approve 3% raise for city manager after contested public review; no-confidence motion fails