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Votes at a glance: Sunrise commission approves waste franchise, code amendments, budget adjustments and a local scholarship contribution
Summary
At its Feb. 4 meeting the Sunrise City Commission adopted a franchise amendment with its solid-waste contractor and approved city code changes and budget amendments related to solid-waste and recycling; it also approved a $1,000 contribution to the Broward League scholarship fund and amended membership for the veterans advisory board.
The Sunrise City Commission took several formal votes at its Feb. 4 meeting. Below are the items that passed on second reading or by vote, with the key details recorded in the meeting record.
• Solid-waste franchise agreement (second reading): The commission approved a fourth amendment to the exclusive franchise agreement for collection, hauling and recycling services with the city’s public-services contractor. The ordinance was adopted on second reading, 5–0.
• City code amendment (second reading) — Chapter 12 (solid waste): Commissioners adopted amendments to Chapter 12 that update general procedures for customers, clarify procedures for residential curbside customers and mechanical-container customers, and adjust collection rates effective Feb. 1, 2025. The item passed on second reading, 5–0.
• Budget amendment (second reading): The commission adopted Ordinance No. 709 amending the FY 2024–25 budget to adjust the Police Confiscation Treasury Fund and sanitation and recycling fund budgets as detailed in the staff packet. The vote was 5–0.
• Veterans Advisory Board membership (second reading): The commission approved amending city code to allow additional members to serve on the Veterans Advisory Board. The ordinance passed on second reading, 5–0.
• Broward League of Cities scholarships (17A): The commission approved a $1,000 city contribution to the Broward League of Cities scholarship program ($2,500 scholarships are awarded to select students); the motion passed 5–0. Staff noted the awards process and that the commission will host interviews at city facilities.
• Consent agenda (items 4A–4J): The consent agenda was approved 5–0 at the start of the meeting.
Votes listed above are taken from the public record and the second-reading ordinances and budget amendments as read into the record during the meeting.
