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Southwest Ranches approves plat, first‑reading code amendment and surplus police equipment; several budget and procurement motions passed
Summary
At its Aug. 20 meeting the Town Council unanimously approved a two‑lot plat (PL 66‑23), passed a first‑reading ordinance on measuring heights of fences/walls, declared older police rifles surplus, authorized a small ARPA change order for park restrooms and approved purchase of seven car‑mounted radar units for police. Votes were unanimous where recorded.
The Town Council of the Town of Southwest Ranches voted on multiple formal items at its Aug. 20 meeting.
Plat approval: Council approved a final resolution and order for application PL 66-23 (Fields Ranches plat), which subdivides a 19.47‑acre parcel into two lots and dedicates right‑of‑way for SW 172nd Avenue. Planning staff presented two recommended conditions: (1) an updated opinion of title (completed) and (2) the property owner must work with the town attorney to confirm whether shade structures must be modified to meet a 25‑foot setback before issuance of a building permit for lot two. The motion to approve passed on roll‑call vote (Al Britton yes; Hartman yes; Jablonsky yes; Vice Mayor Kazinski yes; Mayor BR Cruz yes).
Ordinance — first reading: Council approved on first reading an amendment to the Unified Land Development Code addressing measurement and height of fences, walls and certain structures. Staff clarified hedges were not being changed; the ordinance moves forward for subsequent readings as required by code.
Surplus inventory: The council declared several older semi‑automatic rifles donated previously as surplus and authorized the Town Administrator to dispose of them through appropriate channels; council members discussed returning net proceeds to the original donor (Sunshine Ranches HOA) given the items were donated.
ARPA change order: Council approved a $345.43 change order with CPZ Architects for additional architectural services on the ARPA‑funded Southwest Meadows Sanctuary restroom project; staff confirmed the cost is covered by ARPA funds.
Public safety purchase: Council approved immediate purchase of seven car‑mounted radar units (quote ~$3,262.41) to outfit patrol cars; funding was approved from unassigned fund balance. Council noted the full rollout of 14 units remains in the FY25 plan and this purchase splits the buy across two years.
Votes at a glance (as recorded in meeting): - PL 66‑23 (Fields Ranches plat) — approved (unanimous roll call). - ULDC amendment (fences/walls height measurement) — approved on first reading (unanimous roll call). - Resolution declaring surplus police inventory — approved (unanimous roll call). - CPZ Architects change order (ARPA restroom project) — approved (unanimous roll call). - Purchase of seven car‑mounted radar units — approved (unanimous roll call).
Council also discussed budget hearing dates (Sept. 12 and Sept. 26) and confirmed intent to keep the town millage at 3.9 for the coming year.
