Thomas Plaut
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 5:12:29
- Avg per meeting
- 13:01
- Segments
- 3701
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Top issues during term (20)
Southeast 8th Avenue Stormwater Drainage and Flooding Mitigation
Unknown — any drainage improvements would likely carry significant future costs.
FY 2027 Budget and Millage Rate
Amendment 3 doesn't touch the current budget; combined with roughly $10 million a year in expected police/fire savings, the commissioners said the effect on Deerfield Beach should be minimal.
City Charter Review and Proposed Amendments
Facilitates potential public-private partnership lease revenues or capital sales.
Cove Shopping Plaza Farmers Market Permit and Parking Impacts
Applicant proposed paying the city $500 monthly; commissioners questioned whether that covers city costs.
Transition to Municipal Police and Fire Departments
Police and fire costs more during the current ramp-up, but commissioners project about $10 million a year in savings once the transition is complete.
Museum of Discovery and Science Nature Center Loan
Increases the mural installation cost by $785.20 to $4,985.00, plus crane or lift rental, from CRA funds.
Redevelopment of 1045 SW 11th Way
Projected to generate millions in long-term fiscal impact and public improvements without city debt.
Establishment of Municipal Chamber of Commerce
Allocates hundreds of thousands of dollars in municipal funds over the initial years from the business recruitment and retention account.
Public Safety Grants and Equipment Funding
More than $17 million in combined commitments across multiple accounts if the consent items pass.
beachside development
Property values and development costs along the coast could shift significantly depending on how strict or loose the new building rules get.
Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 CRA Budget
Involves the adoption of the entire CRA budget and a 2027-2029 capital improvements plan, including $47,000 reallocated for business attraction.
Public Safety Transition and Vehicle Financing
$10.5 million principal plus interest over five years, with annual debt service around $2.2 million.
Special Events Funding and Signature Events Strategy
The project will cost the CRA up to $20,000.
Downtown Brewpub and Commercial Building Site Plan
Promotes downtown economic vitality and commercial job creation.
Fire Station 75 Modular Building Installation
Not to exceed $450,000.00 from CIP Infrastructure funds.
Beach Nourishment and Coastal Engineering Agreements
Increase of $137,500.00 in FDEP funding.
Beach Rides Advertising Agreement
The contract will cost up to $30,000 annually.
Boutique hotel proposed at 264 SE 19th Avenue
City Hall wind retrofit and drainage project
Federal funding rises to $2,103,628.08 for the City Hall retrofit.
Rivertowne Square redevelopment (736 units)
No direct city cost, but 736 new homes would expand the tax base while adding demand for services and infrastructure.
Decisions during term (251)
Recorded while Plaut was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adjournment of the Regular City Commission Meeting
Approval of Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes
Acknowledgement of City Board Minutes
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Consent Agenda Items 5 through 22
Resolution Honoring FlyDubai Flight 1073 Crew and Passengers
Resolution 2026/ - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, amending the schedule for the Regular City Commission meetings for fiscal year 2026/2027; providing for an effective date.
Resolution 2026/ - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, approving the ranking and award of Request for Proposals No. 26-036 for occupational medical services to the three top ranked firms;…
Resolution 2026/ - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, approving an agreement with Shiff Construction & Development, Inc. for general contracting services to relocate an exfiltration trench on city…
Resolution 2026/ - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, approving an agreement with Advanced Modular Structures, Inc. for the purchase and installation of a prefabricated modular building and related…
Resolution 2026/ - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, approving the award of ITB #26-040 for a citywide tree risk assessment of trees and palms in medians to Chen Moore and Associates, Inc.;…
Resolution 2026/ - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, approving Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 23BO2 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for the Hillsboro-Deerfield Beach…
Resolution 2026/ - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, approving the ranking and award of Request for Qualifications #26-024 for Coastal Engineering Services (Beach Nourishment); authorizing the…
Resolution 2026/ - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, approving the special event permit application submitted by the Museum of Discovery and Science, Inc. for the Cove Music Festival Event to be…
Resolution 2026/ - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, approving a Facility Use Agreement with OIC of South Florida, Inc. to provide a STEAM Works Training Program for youths ages 14-18 at no cost…
Resolution 2026/ - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, approving a facility use agreement with GHP Sport Experiences, LLC to provide a soccer program at multiple city locations from October 1, 2026…
Resolution 2026/ - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, approving and authorizing execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement ("FDLE") establishing…
Resolution 2026/ - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, approving and authorizing the issuance of a purchase order to Florida Bullet, Inc. to supply ammunition to the City's Police Department in an…
Resolution 2026/ - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, approving and authorizing the issuance of a purchase order to Proforce Marketing, Inc. d/b/a Proforce Law Enforcement for the purchase of…
Resolution 2026/ - A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Deerfield Beach, Florida, approving the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance ("BJA") for FY 2026 Patrick Leahy…
Voting record (190)
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Consent Agenda Items 5 through 22
Approval of Rivetown Square Rezoning (First Reading)
Approval of Economic Development Agreement with Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce
Approval of Major Site Plan for JFL Realty Corp (Application 92-PID-2X Rev. 2)
Approval of Major Site Plan for Maraca Acquisitions LLC (Application 21-LAC-4 Rev.1)
Approval of Rezoning for 2100-2150 SW 10th Street (Ordinance / Application 24-R-202)
Approval of Minor Site Plan and Technical Deviation for 2100-2150 SW 10th Street (Application 99-B1-146 Rev.1)
FY 2027 Millage Rate Adoption
FY 2027 Final Budget Adoption
Community Redevelopment Agency Budget Adoption
Fire Rescue Assessment Rate Resolution
Stormwater Management Assessment Rate
Land Use Plan Amendment for 1045 SW 11th Way (LUPA #67A)
Rezoning for 1045 SW 11th Way (Application 26-R-211)
Debt Obligation Authorization for Public Safety Vehicles
Public Safety Advisory Committee Ordinance
Voted against adding a bureaucracy while staff focuses on building the department.