HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-24 City Commission Meeting Agenda Packet - Addendum No. 1AGENDA
DANIA BEACH CITY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023 - 7:00 PM
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CHAMBER SHALL DO SO QUIETLY. (RESOLUTION #2020-032)
ADDENDUM NO. 1
(Items in red are new and/or revised)
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENT APPROVALS
1. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Investment Portfolio Update by Public Trust Advisors - Finance
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 7:00 PM
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2. Presentation of Awards to Breast Cancer Survivors - Sponsored by Commissioner James
3. Special Event Request - Blue Ridge Tree Farm - Parks and Recreation
4. Landscape Master Plan - Griffin Road Design/East of I-95 by Public Services Director,
Fernando J. Rodriguez - Public Services
5. Video of Presentation to Mirabella Bove - Make A Wish Southern Florida - Sponsored
by Commissioner Salvino
6. Approval of Posthumous Proclamation to City of Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson
- Sponsored by Commissioner James
7. Approval of Proclamation to BSO Deputy Wilson - Sponsored by Mayor Ryan
4. PROCLAMATIONS
1. Posthumous Proclamation to City of Miami Gardens Mayor Shirley Gibson - Sponsored
by Commissioner James
2. Proclamation to BSO Deputy Wilson - Sponsored by Mayor Ryan
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1. City Manager
2. City Attorney
3. City Clerk - Reminders
- November 14, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. - CRA Board Meeting
- November 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. - City Commission Regular Meeting
6. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORTS
7. CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Addressing the Commission: A thirty (30) minute "Citizen Comments" period shall be designated on the agenda for citizens and interested
persons to speak on matters whether or not scheduled on that day's agenda. Individuals wishing to speak on a matter not included on the
"Public Hearing" section of the agenda, which matter pertains to an item before the City Commission which requires a decision of the City
Commission, may do so by signing in and submitting a form to that effect with the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Speakers at Public
Hearings shall also submit such a form. Each speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes for his or her comments. If more than ten (10) speakers
express a desire to speak, the Commission shall determine on a meeting by meeting basis whether to (a) extend the time allotted for citizen
comments to accommodate all speakers, or (b) whether to limit the number of speakers or amount of time per speaker. A speaker's time
shall not be transferable to another speaker.
8. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes: October 10, 2023 City Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
Agenda – Dania Beach City Commission
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 7:00 PM
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2. Travel Requests: None.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH AND THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE RECEIPT OF
GRANTS FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND THREE
HUNDRED NINETEEN DOLLARS SIXTY CENTS ($56,319.60), TO PROVIDE
FOR FUNDING FOR SARGASSUM REMOVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.(Public Services)
4. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING THE WAIVER OF THE
COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT FOR CITYWIDE EMERGENCY
PUMPING SERVICES WITH KAILAS CORP. IN AN AMOUNT OF SEVENTY-
FIVE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX DOLLARS ($75,336.00);
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.(Public Services)
5. RESOLUTION 2023-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR MONTHLY
SERVER MONITORING AND SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING ADDITIONAL
CONTRACTED SUPPORT FROM LAN INFOTECH, FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24,
THAT EXCEED AN ANNUAL VENDOR TOTAL AMOUNT OF FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00); PROCEEDING WITHOUT COMPETITIVE
BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASES FROM THE INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY FUND APPROVED ANNUAL BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (Finance)
6. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF NINE FORD VEHICLES AND
TWO PIECES OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC SERVICES, PARKS AND
RECREATION, AND THE CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED SIX HUNDRED FIFTY SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED
TWENTY SIX DOLLARS AND TWENTY CENTS ($656,426.20) FROM
BACHRODT FT (DBA PALMETTO FORD) AND DOBBS EQUIPMENT,
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 7:00 PM
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WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS, BY UTILIZING THE PRICING UNDER THE FLORIDA SHERIFFS
ASSOCIATION (“FSA”) CONTRACT FSA23-VEL31.0 AND FSA23-EQU21.0;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.(Public Services)
9. BIDS AND REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF INVITATION TO BID NO. 23-011 “LIME
SLUDGE HAULING AND REMOVAL” AND TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH GOVEA TRUCKING INC. FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT LIME
SLUDGE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT THAT MAY
EXCEED THE ANNUAL VENDOR THRESHOLD AMOUNT OF FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000.00) FOR EACH FISCAL YEAR THE CONTRACT
IS IN PLACE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.(Public Services)
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF BID ITB NO. 2023-007, ENTITLED,
“STORM SEWER AND SEWER MAIN CLEANING SERVICES” AND TO ENTER
INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH KAILAS CORP. AND HINTERLAND GROUP INC.
IN AN AMOUNT THAT MAY EXCEED THE ANNUAL VENDOR THRESHOLD
AMOUNT OF FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,0000.00) FOR EACH FISCAL
YEAR THAT THE CONTRACT IS IN PLACE; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Public Services)
10. QUASI-JUDICIAL & PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE TOWNHOMES COMPLEX SITE PLAN (SP-091-22)
AND DESIGN VARIATIONS (OT-78-23, OT-79-23, OT-80-23) APPLICATION FOR
PROPERTY OWNER, STARLIFE GROUP, LLC, WHOSE PROPERTY IS
LOCATED AT 20 SW 15TH STREET IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED TO AND INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THIS
RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 7:00 PM
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2. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, INVOKING ZONING IN PROGRESS; DECLARING THAT THE CITY
IS CONSIDERING AN AMENDMENT TO ITS LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO
ESTABLISH CRITERIA TO IMPLEMENT LIVE LOCAL, FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF REGULATIONS RELATING TO FLORIDA STATUTES
420.50872, WHICH ZONING IN PROGRESS SHALL BE APPLIED TO THE CITY’S
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL OR MIXED USE ZONING DISTRICTS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. (Community Development)
11. FIRST READING ORDINANCES
1. ORDINANCE NO. 2023-______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS
EXCEEDING ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00), WHICH EXPENDITURE
IS NOT TO EXCEED THE PROJECT ESTIMATE OF SIXTEEN MILLION EIGHT
HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIVE DOLLARS AND
TWENTY-FOUR CENTS ($16,815,805.24) AS APPROVED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION, TO FUND THE SOUTHEAST DRAINAGE RETROFIT PROJECT,
PHASE I; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.(Public Services)
12. SECOND READING ORDINANCES
1. ORDINANCE NO. 2023-______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS
EXCEEDING ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00), WHICH EXPENDITURE
IS NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
($1,600,000.00) FOR THE PURCHASE OF 148 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY,
DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING
FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (City
Manager)
2. ORDINANCE NO. 2023-______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE REQUEST MADE BY THE CITY OF
DANIA BEACH TO REZONE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100 NW 8 AVENUE,
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 7:00 PM
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DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A”;
CHANGING THE CURRENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY
FROM NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL (NBHD-RES) TO OPEN SPACE (OS)
(APPLICATION NO. RZ-074-23), SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS; AND
AMENDING THE CITY’S ZONING MAP TO REFLECT THE REZONING OF THE
PARCEL, AS REFLECTED IN EXHIBIT “B”; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION,
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Community Development)
13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
1. Discussion Regarding New Location for Totor Art Sculpture - Sponsored by
Commissioner Salvino
14. APPOINTMENTS
15. COMMISSION COMMENTS
1. Commissioner Davis
2. Commissioner James
3. Commissioner Salvino
4. Vice-Mayor Lewellen
5. Mayor Ryan
16. ADJOURNMENT
City of Dania Beach
Finance
Memorandum
DATE: 10/24/2023
TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Ana M. Garcia, ICMA-CM, City Manager
VIA: Frank L. DiPaolo, Chief Financial Officer
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2022-23 Investment Portfolio Update by Public Trust Advisors
Request:
Presentation of Fiscal Year 2022-23 Investment Portfolio Update by Public Trust Advisors, the
City's investment advisor.
Background:
Public Trust Advisors has been the City's investment advisor since 2022. The City initially
invested $60 million in two distinct portfolios of $30 million, with strategies that provide for a 1-
3 year and 1-5 year time horizon, resulting in slightly different portfolio yields. Fiscal Year
2022-23 is the first full year of the portfolios and Public Trust Advisors has been invited to
discuss the performance and the relationship with the City of Dania Beach.
Budgetary Impact
None.
Recommendation
None.
City of Dania Beach
Parks & Recreation
Memorandum
DATE: 10/24/2023
TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Ana M. Garcia, ICMA-CM, City Manager
VIA: Ashley Vlasic, Special Events Manager
SUBJECT: Special Events Application Request for Blue Ridge Holiday Tree Sale November
20, 2023 - December 28, 2023
Request:
A Special Event is requested by Kevin Blakeman on behalf of Blue Ridge Tree Farm to host
their annual holiday tree sale beginning Tuesday, November 20, 2023, through Thursday,
December 28, 2023.
Background:
The requested event will be held at the Community Bible Church located at 4650 SW 30th Ave.
Dania Beach, FL 33312. This is a free event that is open to the public and anyone who wants to
purchase a holiday tree. The event consists of a large tent set up in the parking lot for the display
of the holiday trees.
Department Review: Comments:
BSO Fire: Fire Prevention Approved with conditions, permit inspection
will be required for the tent and fire
extinguishers
Building Official Building, Plumbing, and Electrical permits
required
City Attorney No issues
Code Enforcement No issues
Planning & Zoning No issues
Hr/Risk Mgmt. No response
Parks & Recreation No issues
Public Services No issues
BSO Police Dept. No issues
Budgetary Impact
The special events application fee for this event is $300.00.
Recommendation
The Parks & Recreation Department is recommending that the City Commission approve the
special events application request with the conditions noted above.
In Memory of
Mayor Shirley Gibson
City of Miami Gardens
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach expresses its deepest sympathy on the passing of Mayor Shirley Gibson, a
pioneering leader and dedicated public servant; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gibson was a founding member and the first Mayor of the City of Miami Gardens and served
as Mayor from 2003 until her term ended in 2012; and
WHEREAS, incorporated on May 13, 2003, the area formerly known as Carol City became the City of
Miami Gardens, the 33rd municipality incorporated in Miami-Dade County, and Florida’s largest Black
majority city; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gibson graduated from St. Thomas University with a B.A. in Criminal Justice and an M.A. in
Pastoral Ministries. Mayor Gibson served as a Miami-Dade County police officer for seventeen years; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gibson was a champion for Miami Gardens, she worked tirelessly to instill a sense of pride in
the city. She devoted herself to making Miami Gardens more than a pass-through city bringing development and
new businesses. Her efforts were visible in community cleanups, road improvements, and enhanced landscaping.
She was driven by a desire to see tax dollars used effectively for the community's benefit; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Gibson's vision lives on in projects such as Jazz in the Gardens and Miami Garden's
City/University Partnership, an initiative providing courses and training to help city residents upskill and improve
their economic mobility; and
WHEREAS, the passing of Mayor Gibson marks the end of an era for a woman who dedicated her life to uplifting
her community and advocating for self-determination. She will be deeply missed.
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Dania Beach City Commission, I, Archibald J. Ryan, IV, Mayor of the City of
Dania Beach, Florida, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2023 as:
Mayor Shirley Gibson Day
in the City of Dania Beach and do extend our sincerest condolences to her family.
ATTEST:
ELORA RIERA, MMC ARCHIBALD J. RYAN, IV
CITY CLERK MAYOR
Broward’s First City
WHEREAS, Deputy David Wilson has faithfully served the Broward Sheriff's Office for 31 years. He began
his career with the Sheriff's Office in 1992 after graduating with a Criminal Justice degree. Deputy Wilson attended
the Corrections Academy and worked at the Main Jail and the North Broward Detention Center until 1997. After
leaving the jail he attended the police academy with the Broward Sheriff's Office for the Department of Law
Enforcement; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from the police academy, Deputy Wilson was assigned to the Deerfield Beach
District where he served that community for 10 years. After serving for 10 years, Deputy Wilson applied for and was
selected to join the prestigious Sheriff's Office Motor Unit where he successfully completed the grueling motor
school course. Upon completion, he was assigned to the Dania Beach District in 2008 where he has remained in
service as the only motorman in Dania Beach; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Wilson’s assignments in Dania Beach include covering all school zones within our
city, assisting our pedestrian children going to and from school, speeding enforcement throughout the city, and
issuing citations and warnings to educate the motoring public to make Dania Beach's roadways safer. Deputy Wilson
also handles traffic crashes throughout the city and investigates all hit-and-run investigations in Dania Beach; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Wilson also takes part in planning all special events relating to traffic to give his
professional opinion of traffic-related issues. In addition, he attends all special events throughout the city to
ensure all traffic-related problems are safely handled; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach is proud to recognize the service of Deputy David Wilson and thank
him for serving our city with dedication and distinction.
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Dania Beach City Commission, I, Archibald J. Ryan, IV, Mayor of the City of
Dania Beach, Florida, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2023 as:
Deputy David Wilson Day
in the City of Dania Beach and encourage all citizens of Dania Beach to join us in recognizing Deputy Wilson for his
service to Dania Beach.
ATTEST:
ELORA RIERA, MMC ARCHIBALD J. RYAN, IV
CITY CLERK MAYOR
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANGER
100 West Dania Beach Blvd ∙ Dania Beach, FL 33004 ∙ (954) 924-6800 ∙ (954) 921-2604 (fax)
MEMORANDUM
Date: October 24, 2023
To: Mayor A. J. Ryan IV
Vice Mayor Lori Lewellen
Commissioner Joyce L. Davis
Commissioner Tamara James
Commissioner Marco A. Salvino, Sr.
From: Ana M. Garcia, ICMA-CM, City Manager
Subject: Manager’s Report
Our first Dania After Dark of the year event was a huge success. We estimate approximately 2,000 people
joined us and enjoyed Oktoberfest! We sold 625 beer tasting tickets, making this a “Sold Out” feature of
our event. We will increase the ticket sales for next year as we could have sold 100-200 more. The Casino
at Dania Beach was our platinum sponsor at $25k and Memorial Health came in at $5k. The $30k
sponsorships truly boosted our event and we are very grateful to our partners! As our D.A.D. events grow
in popularity, we will seek and receive additional sponsorships. Thank you to Director Eric Brown, Deputy
Director Cassi Waren, Special Events Manager Ashley Vlasic, our Parks and Recreation Team, Director
Fernando Rodriguez, Deputy Director Dincer Ozaydin, and the entire Public Services Team. Additionally,
the promotion and marketing of this event was outstanding due to the efforts of Communications Director
Nannette Rodriguez! An all around remarkable “Team” contribution by so many members of our City staff.
We had a week of preparation and execution on a multitude of planned and unplanned details and events
in our City such as the Peace and Prayer event, the Senior Leadership Summit, the Employee Picnic, and
D.A.D. Our BSO Law Enforcement Team ensured everything occurred without incident. Additionally, our
BSO Team ensured that all Hebrew schools and Jewish places of worship including our Holocaust Museum
were protected and significant proactive measures were implemented and carried out in our City. Thank
you to Chief Tarala, Deputy Cooper, and the entire BSO Team.
Our second annual Leadership Summit occurred on Wednesday October 11th where 18 members of our
Senior Team participated in a 5-hour educational and interactive session planned by our Director of
Human Resources and her Team. We focused on the Art of Critical Conversations and the pillars of The
Four Agreements.
The “Pioneer,” our newly created resident newsletter, will go out the first week of November. Our goal is
to do a biannual newsletter with the next one going out in April.
We are set and ready to go with a truly amazing Fall Festival event at C.W. Thomas Park on October 27th
from 5-8 p.m. Thank you to Memorial Healthcare System for being our sponsor.
We are very excited to commence Phase 2 of our City-wide Landscaping and Beautification Plan as we
move towards enhancing the area east of 95 on Griffin Road and Federal Highway and other key
thoroughfares in our City.
On October the 12th we met with the VP of NSU and key members of the NSU team. Parks and Recreation
Director Brown and Deputy Director Waren joined me. We are moving forward exploring the possibilities
of a partnership bringing collegiate women’s rowing to our City. We will keep you posted once the
assessment is complete.
Our second annual State of the City Address dinner and recognition ceremony will take place on
November 9th at Le Meridien Hotel. Mayor Ryan will reflect on our rich history as well as elaborate on
the current and future plans for our great City.
Our next Dania after Dark will be Saturday, November 11th from 6-9 p.m. You don’t want to miss it!
On Thursday, November 30th, we will be lighting up Dania Beach and kicking off the Holiday season in a
big way. More details to come. Follow us on social media and check our City’s website often.
Our City is running on all cylinders on the day to day and on the promotion, planning, and execution of
multiple special events. Our goal is to enhance and augment everything we do. Additionally, our post
events assessment and surveys allow us the feedback by our residents and visitors to perfect what we do
and how we do it.
To date we have received 65 survey results from our Dania After Dark event. We will be expanding our
food and drink options and using more areas in and around our City Hall campus.
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE (BSO)
MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 16th, 2023
TO: Ana M. Garcia, ICMA - CM, City Manager
FROM: Jason Tarala, Captain/Chief - Broward Sheriff’s Office
RE: Dania Beach Monthly Memo to City Manager – September to October 2023
Below are the Monthly Crime Reports for part 1 crimes from 9/15/2023 to 10/12/2023:
Notable Increases/Decreases
When compared to the previous month:
• Overall, part 1 crimes continued to decrease – an additional 25%.
• Auto thefts (vehicle, motorcycle, & other) decreased from 28 to 15 – almost a 50% decrease.
• Vehicle, residential, business, and structural burglaries all decreased. Overall, experiencing a
30% decrease.
• Robberies increased, from 4 incidents to 11. It should be noted, the armed car jacking incident is
still being investigated to determine its validity.
• Overall, thefts decreased. Retail thefts decreased from 26 to 9. In Dania Pointe, retail thefts
drastically decreased from 14 to 2.
• Theft of motor vehicle parts increased from 8 to 14.
Total Arrests
• 39 arrests made by Road Patrol
• 17 arrests made by the Crime Suppression Team
• 21 arrests made by Criminal Investigations
Notable Arrests and Seizures
• A suspect was arrested for authoring and sending text messages threatening to injure and kill
the victim.
• A customer of Sprouts Farmers Market stole numerous items. As she was leaving the store, she
threw several glass bottles at employees and pointed a handgun at them. She was arrested and
charged accordingly.
• A repeat offender was arrested for felony petit theft after stealing shoes from Shoe Carnival.
• Two suspects were arrested for stealing almost $900 worth of products from Ulta Beauty. Both
suspects have an extensive history of stealing from Ulta’s in the tri-county area.
• A golf cart was purchased, then later, the money fraudulently returned to the buyers. Two
suspects were arrested for defrauding Broward Electric Car & Equipment
• An out of state resident was arrested for stealing the victim’s identity and using it to rent out a
townhouse. A criminal history check revealed the suspect stole numerous other identities and
fraudulently rented properties in four other states.
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• A suspect was identified and arrested in reference to a shooting that occurred in College
Gardens in August. Suspect used an assault rifle and when placed into custody the rifle was in
his possession. Suspect was charged with attempted murder amongst other felony charges.
• Suspect was arrested for an Agg Assault with a firearm after displaying a firearm at a couple
after an argument over jumper cables.
Proactive Enforcement Initiatives
The Crime Suppression Team (CST) conducted a residential search warrant on a subject responsible for
repeatedly selling narcotics in Dania Beach. The search yielded 68 grams of cocaine, along with a
firearm.
CST also sought out two dangerous felons that frequent Dania Beach. One suspect had an active warrant
for committing a strong-armed robbery at the Ideal Food Basket. He is a key “person of interest” in
numerous other robberies throughout Broward County and was successfully taken into custody. The
other suspect was wanted for sexual battery and false imprisonment (that occurred in Dania Beach). He
was found to be in possession of a large amount of cocaine, oxycodone, ecstasy, methamphetamine,
and marijuana at his time of arrest.
Additionally, CST completed 14 other arrests along with another seized firearm.
Broward Sheriff’s Office Dania Beach District implemented our Incident Action Plan. It details our
operational plan for all our religious institutions, and locations identified as security risks or vulnerable
targets needing increased BSO presence. We conducted checks to include stationary positions during
the weekend for payer services at all Jewish centers including the Holocaust Museum. Myself,
Lieutenant Cooper and Mayor AG Ryan visited the Israeli collection supply location as well as the AICP
Islamic Center and spoke with the Shaykh to provide safety and security and meet his congregation.
Motors/Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
BSO’s Regional Traffic Unit, with the assistance of Dania Beach’s Motor Unit, concentrated their
enforcement along SE 5th Ave, focusing on rush hour traffic. Their efforts generated 40 tickets and
violations. Additionally, from 9/20/23 to 10/4/23 a traffic study was conducted at the same location for
the northbound and southbound lanes of traffic. To summarize the analysis of the Northbound traffic, a
total of 41,648 vehicles were captured, and the percentage of vehicles traveling over 15 mph the posted
speed limit was 4 percent of all vehicles. To summarize the analysis of the Southbound traffic, 44,381
vehicles were captured, and the percentage of vehicles traveling over 15 mph the posted speed limit
was 0.6 percent of all vehicles. The analysis concluded that the majority of all vehicles were traveling
within the posted speed limit, and those vehicles that were speeding were within 10 mph of the posted
speed limit.
• Additional deputies conducted traffic enforcement in various school zones, resulting in another
seven citations.
• Due to an increase in traffic crashes along Federal Hwy and Dania Beach Blvd, additional patrols
and traffic enforcement initiatives have been organized.
• Pedestrian and vehicular traffic continues to be strictly enforced near the Brightline and Tri-Rail
train tracks located at Griffin Road/I95 and Dixie Hwy/Phippen-Waiters Road.
Homeless Outreach Team
• Continuous efforts are underway to seek long term care and housing for Timothy Collins, the
disabled, homeless man that frequents Happy Family Food Market. Currently, a second petition
for an ex-parte order was recently submitted. A status hearing has been scheduled for October
17th. As advocates of mental health awareness, Vice Major Lori Lewellen and Florida House
Representative Hillary Cassel are sharing in these efforts. Detectives are also investigating the
possibility that Timothy’s disability checks are being siphoned by another family member.
• Two separate clean ups were organized and conducted for the homeless encampments at the
700 block of Phippen-Waiters Road.
• 7-Eleven (1554 S Federal Hwy) and the surrounding area, continues to be a focal point for high
visibility enforcement and directed patrols for loitering
Neighborhood Support Team (NST)
Follow-Up/Directives/Initiatives
High Holiday (Increased Patrol) – September 16, 2023 – Increased patrol was conducted of all Jewish
Centers & Synagogues due to the High Holiday.
Dania Beach Clean-up – September 16, 2023 – Participated in the Dania Beach “Beach Clean-Up” which
was sponsored, in part by Coca-Cola.
Lighthouse Mentor Youth Group Open house – September 16, 2023 - Attended open house for the
youth mentor group at Lighthouse Community Church.
Active Killer Presentation – September 26 – 28, 2023 - Conducted multiple sessions of Active Killer
training for the staff at the Le Meriden Hotel.
Coffee with a Cop – October 4, 2023 – Annual Coffee with a Cop event was held at Starbucks within
Dania Pointe.
Stop the Bleed Training – October 12, 2023 – “Stop the Bleed” training was conducted for Dania Beach
C.O.P. Members during the monthly meeting.
Meetings Zoom/In Person
• September 20, 2023 – Dania Beach Woman’s Club – 12:00pm
• September 21, 2023 – Elder Task Force Meeting – 10:00am
• September 27, 2023 – South Florida Crime Prevention Meeting – 10:30am
• October 10, 2023 – Treasure Cove HOA Meeting – 7:00pm
• October 11, 2023 – Dania Beach Chamber Luncheon/Breast Cancer Awareness Event – 11:30am
BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
CALLS FOR SERVICE – 240 ZONE
9/15/2023 – 10/12/2023
THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 183 CALLS FOR SERVICE FOR 240 ZONE WITHIN THE LAST MONTH.
THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 12 PART 1 CRIMES FOR 240 ZONE WITHIN THE LAST MONTH.
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE (BSO)
EXTERNAL MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 17, 2023
TO:Ana M. Garcia, ICMA- CM, City Manager
Through Candido Sosa-Cruz, Deputy City Manager
FROM: Sergio Pellecer, District Fire Chief
RE: Dania Beach Memo to City Manager
Please see the requested information below concerning the September 19, 2023, through
October 17, 2023, 2023 of the meetings and day to day operations for the BSO Fire Rescue and
Emergency Service in Dania Beach:
Daily morning BSO conference calls – Department Head direction for the day.
Daily monitoring of Fire Stations and personnel safety – Review Calls and Operations
Coffee with the District Chief – Tabletop talk with Station 1-17 crews
Agenda reviews team conference calls
Agenda reviews with Commissioners
No Notice Events Meeting with Deputy City Manager Candido Sosa-Cruz, and Captain
Jason Tarala
Dania Pointe Event Meetings – 5k, Wine, Exotics
Dania Beach Commission Meeting
Dania Beach Budget Hearing
Dania Beach Seniors Meeting – Dania Casino
Leadership Team Lunch – Le Meridian
Employee Picnic, Dania After Dark
American Red Cross – No Notice Event Meeting
BSO Ops Conference call with District Chiefs – Daily morning operations review
Fire Station #1 Hardening Grant –The City Team continues to work on Roof and
Generator is at the plans review process, extensions for grants filed – This is still on
going as of 10/17/2023
Station 1 Safe Air System and Air Movement System is installed electrical is complete
the system to be tested project should be complete by 10/31/2023
Station 1 New Ceiling Tile replacement by City Team – This project is still ongoing as of
10/17/2023
Fire Truck (Quint 1) our ladder truck is still being refurbished at Ten8 service center in
Georgia continued monitoring. Truck updated should return now in December. Will have
to travel to facility to complete final inspection this will be late November.
Security Cameras for Fire Station 1 equipment arrived with the vendor and will be
installed by late December.
Follow up on Fire Code reference food truck gas inspections – still working on it as of
10/17/2023
BORA (Board of Rules and Appeals) Meeting
Open Discussion Meeting with BORA – Open to public
Training during this period – Landing Zone training, Fire Based Company Training, Bunker Gear
Bi-Annual Cleaning and Gear Inspection, Pre-Incident Planning, Station Visit by A. Claiborne
Nutritionist, Coffee Break/Kitchen Table Talk, Apparatus Inspections and Readiness, AED
Inspections,
Community Outreach Dania Beach Elementary Fire Prevention Month – Fire
Crews and multiple classes participated in Fire Prevention Education,
October