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Votes and actions

- Resolution 2025‑124 (Sunshine Drive Park improvements grant extension): Motion moved and seconded; roll call recorded as unanimous (Yes: Commissioner Riedell; Commissioner Welch; Commissioner Bridal; Commissioner Brody; Vice Mayor Wasserman; Mayor Railey). Outcome: approved.

- Consent: Resolution 2025‑123 (Change order / post‑design services for Oak Trails Park expansion; Miller Lake & Associates, Inc.): Item was pulled for discussion; staff clarified the change order adds post‑design services and includes electrical work for lighting; hours of operation for the park remain dawn to dusk. Motion moved by Vice Mayor Wasserman, seconded by Commissioner Riedell; roll call recorded as unanimous. Outcome: approved. (Transcript contains an apparent numeric transcription anomaly for the dollar amount; staff did not read a corrected total on the record. Funding amount not specified in the public transcript.)

- Resolution 2025‑113 (Ginger Tree Homeowners Association: Tree canopy replacement grant): Moved by Commissioner Welsh, seconded by Commissioner Riedell; roll call recorded as unanimous. Outcome: approved. City staff noted this is the first award under the program and encouraged other HOAs to apply.

- Resolution 2025‑128 (Golden Raintree Homeowners Association: Neighborhood enhancement grant for energy conservation): Moved by Vice Mayor Wasserman, seconded by Commissioner Brody; roll call recorded as unanimous. Outcome: approved. Applicant representative described financial strain in the HOA and the safety benefit of replacing failing exterior lighting.

- Resolution 2025‑121 (Use of federal law enforcement trust funds, $25,000, to purchase a police service canine and equipment): Moved by Commissioner Bridal, seconded by Commissioner Welch; roll call recorded as unanimous. Chief Hoefer said the funds replace a departing canine and cover equipment (bite suit, health checks, handler equipment). Officer Kyle Houston was named as the next canine handler. Outcome: approved. Remaining Law Enforcement Trust Fund balance read on the record as approximately $508,064.74.

- Ordinance 2025‑032 (Second reading; amendment to lease with New Singular Wireless PCS LLC / AT&T Mobility for telecommunications equipment at Winston Park Nature Center): Second reading vote recorded as unanimous (roll call). Outcome: adopted.

- Ordinance 2025‑036 (Second reading; acceptance of conveyances from Florida Department of Transportation for Main Street project easements and rights‑of‑way): Public hearing held; no speakers; second reading roll call unanimous. Outcome: adopted.

Procedural notes: Several items included public presentations or short staff explanations; where a formal roll call was taken the record shows unanimous yes votes by the six members present. Where the transcript omitted a numeric amount or the read amount appeared inconsistent with backup materials, the transcript notes the ambiguity rather than substituting a corrected figure.

Why it matters: The enacted items advance park projects and neighborhood enhancements, replace a police canine, adjust a telecommunications lease, and clear right‑of‑way and easement issues related to the Main Street project. Several grants and park projects will require follow‑up implementation by staff and coordination with HOAs and contractors.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Coconut Creek City Commission Meeting-8/28/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved a series of resolutions and ordinances at its Aug. 28 meeting, including park grant extensions, neighborhood enhancement grants, a police K‑9 purchase, a telecommunications lease amendment and several project change orders and contracting actions. Roll calls were unanimous where recorded.","taxTitle","Coconut Creek, Broward County, Florida","taxId",12548,"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},6479391,"City staff survey shows large gains; commission debates frequency and open comments",570,4380000,4950000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5693902-03d139fc04421f023e8c5238d0b7e2b5&start=4380&end=4950","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5693902-03d139fc04421f023e8c5238d0b7e2b5/thumbnail_4380000.jpg","/articles/6479391/Coconut-Creek/Broward-County/Florida/City-staff-survey-shows-large-gains-commission-debates-frequency-and-open-comments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479391-627f2baf740a7c8790973818bd0559f0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185982&Signature=E11RVKbuylwNEC3rd75oYU3X~wHWUsJ6CdaWdHj7Ej5xq5vvWKksWeI2ZeyOEW7wap2LsX2VvpgXF603kDhvsDx1Q57aeL7J~oFLBdo3V0TWkocJ2rSvM9gDjBTdOECJNdImtO2fxt0lxk6aM0oEgNnKgT9VwTlvusQDVgW23wHozWWApKIWmPDDzr5WM6XzXs7XGOivwrlEhdNm-BL2ja7uG0VxFmSUWAiX~qsOajSd2aRS3IgrX~40~rVKeKB3BPCvgxH6YP277UhGIqhvBM0j4WlBjULBiPa-0wje-lDaz2nPKaH6HZa7PZXIIcLxXx7VHPCEjdWRKpX6Jq-7ZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","An independent employee survey presented to the Coconut Creek City Commission on Aug. 28 found notably higher staff satisfaction compared with the 2023 survey, and city and consultant discussions focused on how to use the results to guide improvements.

Ryan Murray, assistant director of community research for ETC Institute, said the city received 340 completed surveys (a margin of error of roughly 2.9% at the 95% confidence level). He said the survey showed increases across 23 of 27 comparable items and that 91% of respondents said they would recommend the city as an employer. Murray highlighted compensation/benefits and career development as priority areas for continued attention even though overall satisfaction rose markedly.

Commissioners praised the results but debated survey design features for future rounds. Commissioner Brody argued for allowing open‑ended text boxes so employees could identify specific problems in their own words. ‘‘If somebody says, hey, I can’t get X from my supervisor, that’s very specific to what unsatisfactory means,’’ Brody said.

Vice Mayor Wasserman and other commissioners cautioned that free‑form anonymous comments can generate legal and HR risks and might create unintended hostility or false allegations. City Manager Sheila Rose and Human Resources staff said they had discussed the tradeoffs and considered focus groups where appropriate. Rose said staff favors targeted focus groups for follow‑up in areas that require deeper probing.

Commissioners also debated survey frequency. Murray (ETC) said every one to two years would be the business case for his practice, but he also noted survey fatigue and cost. City HR staff recommended every two years at most as a practical cadence; Murray suggested a 3–5 year rhythm could be appropriate when balanced against staff capacity. Several commissioners proposed tying survey timing to leadership changes or contract renewal milestones for the city manager as one way to ensure results inform major personnel decisions.

Murray recommended sharing findings openly with employees, pursuing focused follow‑up where gaps exist, and committing to a future re‑survey to measure progress. No formal commission action was taken at the meeting; commissioners directed staff to use the report to plan targeted follow‑ups (focus groups and action steps) and to return with a recommended schedule for future surveys.

Why it matters: Employee surveys inform recruitment, retention and service delivery. Coconut Creek’s large reported increase in satisfaction is notable for benchmarking against similar cities and can influence staffing, benefits budgeting and leadership evaluation.

What’s next: Staff will propose a follow‑up plan that may include focus groups, a timeline for the next full survey and possible linkage of a re‑survey to significant leadership milestones.","An ETC Institute employee survey found strong overall satisfaction at the City of Coconut Creek, with 340 responses and large year‑over‑year gains. Commissioners debated whether to include open‑ended responses in future surveys, how often to run them, and whether surveys should be tied to leadership transitions or city manager contract timing.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":46,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6479396,"Commission approves design contract for new Fire Station 113 and Fire Administration building",480,5460000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5693902-03d139fc04421f023e8c5238d0b7e2b5&start=4980&end=5460","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5693902-03d139fc04421f023e8c5238d0b7e2b5/thumbnail_4980000.jpg","/articles/6479396/Coconut-Creek/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-approves-design-contract-for-new-Fire-Station-113-and-Fire-Administration-building","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479396-404297c5c334d1b1a00f0d365acd71b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185983&Signature=FLsst2ejV7QnSlxXEFnKR6fERgQgcFh6k7EvUenaSh6r-Gx8Z1jtufTHynJp3JGgznNVfSQtZXbPLFchHb1QYcRF2EnZMfcsJcmssZi3paQc0QbUPRX6iN9ANVj8sGVBQDhEIcqn9eUVp~WdL1RYASjsu7yqERzGkV8nJvPefyvDu9nx7cw6aFfgylbxeTVe66m6ljaxTvXEIClWUv-IG4mw3CveSTC~XQxyhOc3lKWY6a4aiIjrtwxKSg3p~4EPDHKlLiT5qq177Xcg3KaZotrpfkLCMA7gglEQmQnUQrcAXPci7tMhi01dmDoVFvmiFI4DHMLkN4xNxfOq1EPLOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coconut Creek City Commission on Aug. 28 approved an agreement with Curry Sowers Aguila Architects Inc. (CSA) to provide design services for a permanent Fire Station 113 and a Fire Administration Building. City staff said the new facility will replace a modular station and consolidate fire administration now located in leased space.

City project manager Harry Naut told the commission the planned site is on a roughly 10‑acre city parcel adjacent to Monarch High School. Preliminary scope calls for a two‑story building of approximately 25,000 square feet with four apparatus bays, an administration component and a small data center. Staff said the contract includes post‑design services such as permitting assistance, submittal review and special inspections and estimated the design timeline at about 18 months.

Naut said the city solicited statements of qualification, issued 123 electronic invitations and received 12 responsive submittals. CSA was among five shortlisted firms and was selected for its fire‑station and LEED experience. CSA representatives on hand described prior fire station work and confirmed the team will begin schematic design immediately if authorized.

Commissioners discussed sustainability certification and cost considerations. Naut said the city intends to design to LEED Silver standards (or an equivalent program) but will weigh certification costs and may opt for a different recognized standard if certification costs prove excessive. Staff also described the city’s plan to use a construction manager‑at‑risk (CMAR) procurement, bringing a CMAR on around the 30% design stage to advise on constructability and prepare a guaranteed maximum price later in the design process.

Commissioners stressed active involvement by fire personnel during programming and design reviews; Naut said the fire chief and department staff will participate throughout design and in review committees.

Why it matters: The permanent station and consolidated administration will replace aging modular facilities and leased space, affect emergency operations, and require capital planning and construction funding. Design choices about sustainability, equipment, and training facilities (including an integrated training stair/tower) will affect long‑term operating and lifecycle costs.

What’s next: Staff will begin schematic design, issue an RFP for a construction manager‑at‑risk to join at roughly the 30% design stage, and return to the commission at key milestones (30% and 90% design) for review.","The commission authorized Curry Sowers Aguila Architects Inc. to design a permanent Fire Station 113 and a new Fire Administration building. Staff expects an 18‑month design schedule and intends to pursue LEED Silver or equivalent sustainability standards.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6479402,"Coconut Creek approves Main Street development agreement and related land exchange",360,6120000,6480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5693902-03d139fc04421f023e8c5238d0b7e2b5&start=6120&end=6480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5693902-03d139fc04421f023e8c5238d0b7e2b5/thumbnail_6120000.jpg","/articles/6479402/Coconut-Creek/Broward-County/Florida/Coconut-Creek-approves-Main-Street-development-agreement-and-related-land-exchange","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6479402-5971f8649f3fca18ac20ac7f237c85f0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185983&Signature=TQ7lp7c6s~I3Zr1AsL0yCGVVo-rmTOGNFjc82mJpZds~1Q2mGODkadfWjS-OiJjfmfemb9MdQwI44aIeOGjSt5BomdvkkjY~Vvs-XjR3GqeafMqryFqe1aQ82iQbA69MgJEBN0m0S5mOEm4ja3~xfvXGYwH~8FQuSVWaqyCSf5ey13MuWF5YoB9hFZtWyj4ugUqm4-gQn9zR533uCwP31-b4LXKzJ785Z0QQL1UrA1WStfdbLdAZsAMT3UOfnc~1uCM7p44aeexCPtoT4PVRPlU~0PZiI~rz9NnEUK7JmsrgZ~K2iT5DBCSzWcMR0VZQWlvtJTP7Opt8CoNiwYnGgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coconut Creek City Commission on Aug. 28 unanimously approved a development agreement with GSRRE Partners LLC to govern the Main Street at Coconut Creek mixed‑use project and passed a companion property exchange that moves specific parcels between the developer and the city.

The development agreement covers the approximately 200 acres bordered by Lyons Road and State Road 7 (U.S. 441), between Wiles Road and Sample Road, and provides for a mix of residential, commercial, parks, open space and civic uses. The land-exchange ordinance transfers about 6.1355 acres from the city to the developer (Block 15A) and approximately 5.732 acres from the developer to the city (Blocks 12A, 12B, 13 and civic node circulation), according to legal descriptions attached to the agreement.

City Attorney Pyburn told the commission the only changes between first and second reading were technical and documentary: the cost‑sharing term sheet (Exhibit M) was split to create separate workforce‑housing rental agreements for different blocks, and Exhibit N (the land‑swap agreement) was updated so the square footage in the agreement matched the legal descriptions and the updated appraisal. The earlier per‑square‑foot figure of $15.15 was revised to $16.51 based on the updated appraisal attached to the exhibit.

Commissioners asked for and received confirmation that the changes were limited to the exhibits and did not alter the overall structure of the development agreement. No members of the public spoke during the public hearings for either ordinance.

Mayor Railey and the commission voted in favor of both ordinances on their second readings. City staff and developer representatives were present to sign documents and posed for a post‑vote photograph.

Why it matters: The development agreement establishes long‑term rules for development intensity, public infrastructure, workforce housing commitments and cost‑sharing for certain public improvements. The property exchange gives the city and the developer the parcels needed to advance the Main Street plan and reflects an updated appraisal to establish fair consideration.

What’s next: City staff said final closing documents and implementation steps will follow, including site plans and project phasing. The agreements require subsequent administrative steps, permits and capital planning to realize the project’s public infrastructure commitments.","The Coconut Creek City Commission unanimously approved a long-term development agreement for the roughly 200-acre Main Street at Coconut Creek project and a companion land-exchange agreement with the developer, GSRRE Partners LLC. The city amended some exhibits between readings to align legal descriptions and an updated appraisal.","actionData","errors"]

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