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Julio Rodriguez told commissioners that the street at 50 Second and Ninetieth has “turned into the new middle school drop off location. It's chaotic. It's dangerous,” and described motorists stopping in the middle of the street and students crossing unsupervised. Commissioner Mallozzi said the street falls outside the existing ordinance’s 1,000‑foot enforcement zone and that officers had been citing vehicles elsewhere but could not ticket drivers on 50 Second without either signage restricting stopping or an extension of the ordinance.

City staff and police said options include posting no parking/stopping signs for specific hours, extending the ordinance’s zone beyond the current 1,000‑foot limit, or increasing targeted enforcement. The city manager and the police captain offered to follow up with residents: the captain was asked to meet Mr. Rodriguez after the meeting to gather details, and staff said they would evaluate signage and the legal authority necessary to cite violators.

Juan Carlos Sanchez also reported speeding and a sight‑line problem at the Monterra/Pine Island entrance. Staff said some of the corridor is county‑owned and that a prior attempt to install a camera had encountered property‑management obstacles; the city will follow up with county and community‑development district representatives about camera placement, landscaping height and other measures to improve visibility.

Next steps: police will continue targeted enforcement, staff will evaluate signage and whether to extend the ordinance coverage, and the city manager will coordinate follow-up with residents, the police captain and county or CDD partners where applicable.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Cooper City - City Commission Meeting September 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Residents described chaotic and dangerous school drop-off activity on 50 Second Street and other neighborhood streets; commissioners and police said they will pursue enforcement, signage and possibly extend the ordinance zone to allow ticketing.","taxTitle","Cooper City, Broward County, Florida","taxId",45148,"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},5975076,"Renaissance Charter School not signing tri‑party SRO agreement; commission directs continued coverage while staff negotiates",3796,3355000,7151000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829597-fab287530dfb076c9b647897949cfe77&start=3355&end=7151","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829597-fab287530dfb076c9b647897949cfe77/thumbnail_3355000.jpg","/articles/5975076/Cooper-City/Broward-County/Florida/Renaissance-Charter-School-not-signing-triparty-SRO-agreement-commission-directs-continued-coverage-while-staff-negotiates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975076-b20ffdbfb6012415032fd4eb9c42b032/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152256&Signature=P7foRUBr~eg7PVHynRfXKaT1a~cyMcm37Y61204ws7kGH59VIlsEZop3UKX8gmqIJrKsZz0d-boBspESXhsk~HN2udjLrozUA-Xyay0tzAb1vOebDscU-MXauiuRxiR2Dec6RTu46XMqSD99CdCYOaBU7TGnlwmnr-GOfVWDBHQC2i022TzBYYMlWFPqJGqHiV8qXm5m022lmVyA-EVk79Tg3BSuxOEeBaf8bKDLvpxRPcruey~fTVfjUoJqTFtlu9KZhYgFcOy~LFcCgMpUtZR61udRmkjI~YrUjahVfMa-6hWsqXcfND5UkcIXFKWdboDluURs2MszXXWuXFXzSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission was informed that Renaissance Charter School’s general counsel notified the city and Broward Sheriff’s Office that the school will not sign the tri‑party agreement to fund a school resource officer (SRO) for the coming year, citing increased costs. City attorneys and staff said they received the correspondence late in the day and are arranging follow-up discussions.

City Attorney read the school’s position into the record: in the email, the school's counsel said that “due to the cost increase for the current school year, they're not going to be signing the tri party agreement as they've done over the past 4 or 5 years.” The attorney said the school indicated it would comply with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Act in another way and that the school plans to petition the commission for potential modification of the conditional-use requirement that the commission originally imposed.

Commissioners debated enforcement options and interim coverage. Commissioner Mallozzi and others argued that the commission should not remove a sworn law‑enforcement presence while negotiations proceed. The city manager said he would seek reimbursement from the school for SRO costs if the school does not pay; commissioners directed staff to keep the deputy in place at the school while the city negotiates and to coordinate next steps with the sheriff’s office and the school.

City staff said state law allows multiple security staffing options (SROs, school safety officers or guardians) but noted the commission’s 2010 conditional‑use approval required a sworn officer. The city attorney advised that any formal change to the conditional-use condition would require a petition to the commission and a quasi‑judicial process.

Next steps: staff will meet with Renaissance Charter School counsel and BSO, present a negotiating position to seek interim reimbursement and return to the commission as needed.","Renaissance Charter School told the city and sheriff's office it will not sign the tri‑party agreement this year because of cost increases; the commission directed that the city's school resource officer remain on site while staff pursues negotiations and reimbursement options.",{"_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},5975080,"Commission approves annual water-rate adjustments; members ask for clearer resident communications",533,2820000,3353000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829597-fab287530dfb076c9b647897949cfe77&start=2820&end=3353","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829597-fab287530dfb076c9b647897949cfe77/thumbnail_2820000.jpg","/articles/5975080/Cooper-City/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-approves-annual-water-rate-adjustments-members-ask-for-clearer-resident-communications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975080-314a91a340233ab7682c5c3e712a35e2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152256&Signature=TKvsUyKJXBeg1S4dlfEU7xycJVrL-9hHFQTJHSAk1jD0xgq4ZxsIRjyvCFPh1lg-KT9iTMc8ROmgu~oKNd81xP9YPZuBaWf7xylx4xmTYDczwFvHHB2ZQunqcxMTDAnpZaJzX8k7eC14T-IMFHqanlYxv2-bNnhWWrZsVRRaiCMbSj7-gJD8H0K1t8~IPhChU0QmVygvucZO0NcDYDrwD~mwag5WYZkcadIftPIVivPNdPy2jHrVxQ7GnKs7vomqN~PFdaS2iXSJpaRnQY39kox5xVzDqF-uNHBAjgvcIUz6KQQSwg~PbVz-p9G1A5CbyOCDt5DxTfZVsuNLUSxCyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cooper City Commission voted to amend water and wastewater fees as part of its annual schedule update, an action city staff said is part of a routine, ordinance‑driven adjustment tied to CPI for the enterprise fund.

Commissioner Schroeder and others urged a stronger communications effort to explain the rate-change mechanics to residents. Schroeder said many people were surprised by the notices and asked staff to “put out a complete barrage of information continually until 2026” to explain that the water enterprise operates like a user-funded business and that the annual adjustment prevents property-tax subsidies.

City staff and commissioners stressed the distinction between the enterprise fund and general-tax revenues: the ordinance requires annual CPI indexing so the water and wastewater system remains self-funded and does not shift costs to ad valorem property taxes. Commissioners agreed the city’s public messaging had been insufficient and directed staff to expand outreach, provide clearer bill explanations and offer interviews and materials that describe why meters and treatment costs have affected customer bills.

The commission adopted the ordinance amendment as presented and directed the city manager and communications staff to expand resident outreach about the change and the enterprise fund’s rationale.","The commission adopted a routine water-and-wastewater rate update tied to CPI. Commissioners urged more proactive, clearer outreach to explain why the enterprise fund requires periodic increases.",{"_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},5975082,"Commission approves purchase of new bucket truck and rental agreement with neighboring city",945,2016000,2961000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829597-fab287530dfb076c9b647897949cfe77&start=2016&end=2961","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829597-fab287530dfb076c9b647897949cfe77/thumbnail_2016000.jpg","/articles/5975082/Cooper-City/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-approves-purchase-of-new-bucket-truck-and-rental-agreement-with-neighboring-city","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975082-ad09b06fd5e96ca95d5c443faa694d6b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152256&Signature=VBLv1u0DOx37UuvS28Ww-CECRqT0TH3xnMQxLdZ7JPdvtUNORB3OAFmZva4QuVFVXpzxIp0QF5JKXb7vUFN1PZKln2fGSnXLubLJAL-aNNXiHEmMm81CJV7lMzyJmh34~2gOyEsiq36kbt31Dvo1-u5WA~E1tPL0IH4u3yl~T77BfJ0l5qlC32fawSXOPALBcQnPbMIzD2oJ3muZXMSWSDiTXt0r5BBITJ1vWkN-cpWdP5faS4dVMbU9uSgaCgcPAJ5SnJqRK8bqlmd0jJ5JfTBI1LUHbr5RVkPOp2IhszhDpO7tAqNEv41MgcljA3ahI8Nmwj-wrKpynkZKA4MUoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cooper City Commission approved two related actions: a contract to buy a new bucket truck from Altec Industries under the Sourcewell cooperative contract and a separate interlocal agreement to rent a bucket truck from Pembroke Pines when extra capacity is needed.

City staff recommended a purchase because the municipality's existing bucket truck is 35 years old, though commissioners debated buying new equipment versus renting or buying used. The purchase resolution authorizes the city manager to execute a contract under Sourcewell contract number 110421 with Altec Industries for a bucket truck priced at $238,880 for the current contract term.

Separately, the commission approved an agreement with the City of Pembroke Pines to rent a bucket truck for $1,300 per day, including the driver and insurance, up to 30 nonconsecutive days per year. The city manager described the arrangement as a contingency and mutual-aid measure: “even if we buy the new bucket truck, I still think that having an agreement with adjacent city to have an additional resource is always good,” he said.

Commissioner Mallozzi criticized the rental terms during debate, saying, “At $1,300 for 30 days is $40,000 that I'm not using towards my own equipment,” and arguing a new truck would be a better long-term investment. Other commissioners noted local rental options were either too expensive or unavailable for the height and specifications the city needs. The city manager told the commission the new truck could be delivered in about 60 days.

Votes: the commission adopted the interlocal rental agreement and separately approved the purchase resolution. The motion and votes were recorded on each resolution; the purchase resolution passed with at least one “no” vote recorded during roll call.

Next steps: procurement staff will finalize purchase documents and arrange delivery; the interlocal rental agreement will be executed to provide on-demand access to an additional bucket truck when required.","Commission authorized buying a new bucket truck under a Sourcewell cooperative contract and approved a rental agreement with Pembroke Pines for short-term access to an additional bucket truck.",{"_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},5975084,"Cooper City chooses resurfacing-and-drainage plan for Sterling Road project",1073,3207000,4280000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5829597-fab287530dfb076c9b647897949cfe77&start=3207&end=4280","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5829597-fab287530dfb076c9b647897949cfe77/thumbnail_3207000.jpg","/articles/5975084/Cooper-City/Broward-County/Florida/Cooper-City-chooses-resurfacing-and-drainage-plan-for-Sterling-Road-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5975084-bfbe9a6ea9329c495a1d0638f5b4df53/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152256&Signature=nsXRDjHeiPuaLmSHqTgOLk4LtKCeL1KTn3M0X-dBkKk9NG05M2X-jpfhuIZHEjlbCXIUJqBtAyifAicWjs-HNoPtOwngoBePDNGK9IDKFNkx-Xe87oyo~FkGmPsZhweP3wzngZXvTIlCen8rbfGWU3VaSERB6pFTbjx5t8hY556mO2AAkVXa4dqfVhiUdvIs4YH388w~zkfhZkg1rH1HLVPmXWfipHNxcnwyLSIsFA2mw40xsPaMFkUM2pzPfjoUISni-Xg7~XMGcTw-gqcey17bphCHfpuTWF5ueaJmS8rulv-LzDps4nqKZ8jOvYAKylA6KvYs5zewl~7lskP18A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cooper City Commission voted to proceed with a resurfacing-and-drainage alternative for Sterling Road that keeps the project within available grant funding and defers more intrusive options such as a full shared-use path or lane widening. The commission approved the option that limits tree impacts and focuses on pavement, stormwater and signal upgrades at three intersections.

The vote followed a presentation from project consultants explaining four design alternatives and their cost estimates. Paula Riveros of the consultant team presented the options and the project's schedule, saying the grant funding for the project is “5,000,000” and that the design phase is about $480,000 with construction and restoration estimated near $4,000,000. The city manager told commissioners, “We only have $4,500,000, so the only one that's within that budget is alternative 4.”

The approved alternative — described in the consultant presentation as Alternative 4 — includes pavement milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements aimed at recurring local flooding and upgrades to three signalized intersections. It does not add bike lanes or a continuous 10-foot shared-use path, and the consultant said it avoids tree removals associated with the more intrusive options. The consultant's estimate for the chosen alternative was roughly $3,000,750.

Commissioners and residents had debated trade-offs in prior briefings and at a community meeting. Some residents and commissioners pushed for a shared-use path or a smaller roundabout at problematic intersections; others argued the city should pick the option that fits the available half‑penny surtax/MPO funding and address landscaping and lighting as possible add-ons. Commissioner Schroeder said the chosen alternative leaves money for landscaping and lighting if the bids come in under estimate.

City staff said final design is scheduled for completion in May 2026, with construction estimated thereafter, and that the engineering team will complete hydraulic calculations and drainage analyses before finalizing the plans. The manager said the city will continue coordinating with Broward County on intersection features that the county controls, and that the project intends to make the corridor acceptable for county maintenance once work is complete.

Next steps: staff will finalize the design through the consultant's engineering analysis, pursue permit approvals and proceed to construction procurement. Commissioners also directed staff to continue outreach to the Embassy Lakes and Rock Creek communities and to seek as much schedule flexibility as possible from grantors while the city tests less intrusive interim measures for problem intersections.","After months of study and public comment, the Cooper City Commission approved a lower-cost alternative that focuses on resurfacing, drainage fixes and signal upgrades for Sterling Road rather than wider pedestrian paths or bike lanes.","actionData","errors"]

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