Arlene R. Schwartz
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- Meetings spoken in
- 28
- Total speaking time
- 4:32:22
- Avg per meeting
- 9:44
- Segments
- 5586
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Top issues during term (20)
Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget and Millage Rate Adoption
The amendments adjust the CRA's spending plans, though the specific dollar amounts are in the attached exhibits.
Fair at Margate Temporary Use Agreement
Involves uncollected revenue of over $55,000 from event operations.
Utility Undergrounding at State Road 7 and City Center
Borne by the CRA, not the city's general fund.
Patriot Day Holiday Proposal
Incurs standard operational costs associated with an additional paid municipal holiday and staffing overtime.
Artificial Turf Field Conversion Project Paused
Project estimated at approximately $4.7 million.
Carolina Club Golf Course Redevelopment
Generates long-term tax revenues and developer contributions of $250,000 for traffic and park improvements.
Municipal Employee Recognition and Retention
Modest — one additional holiday of pay for covered bargaining-unit employees.
Proposed State Property Tax Amendment (Amendment 3)
Uncertain but potentially millions — the city may need new revenue or service cuts by 2028.
Proposed Pet Store and Live Animal Display Moratorium
New business opportunities for pet service providers along commercial corridors.
City Center Development Agreement Negotiations
Unknown at this stage
Public Works Responsiveness and Infrastructure Maintenance
Maintains current property tax allocation levels to support public works operations.
FEMA flood zone redesignation request for Oriole Golf and Tennis area
Flood-zone status blocks mortgage financing, forcing cash sales and hurting property values.
Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation request
None — Marquez noted it costs taxpayers nothing.
City Center Master Plan and Design Concept
The project involves significant private investment alongside MCRA participation and infrastructure planning.
Comprehensive Plan Infrastructure Elements Update
The five-year capital improvements schedule drives which infrastructure projects get funded.
Redevelopment of Vacant Bank into Dunkin' Drive-Through
Private commercial investment that eliminates urban blight and generates local tax revenue.
Planning and Zoning Board Appointment Controversy
None.
Margate Boulevard Crosswalk and Landscape Improvements Change Orders
A $13,720 change order plus additional engineering fees would add to the project's cost.
Brookfield Development Agreement Continuance
Future tax generation and development fees remain pending as the agreement is delayed.
Water and wastewater treatment chemical purchases
About $80,000 per year for the wastewater polymer, plus an unstated amount for the water plant coagulant.
Decisions during term (158)
Recorded while Schwartz was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda (Items 5.A–5.K)
Interlocal agreement for Broward County Unsafe Structures Board services (6.A)
First reading — FY2026 budget amendment ordinance (7.A)
First reading — FY2027 budget amendment ordinance (7.B)
Second reading and adoption — Capital Improvements Element ordinance (8.A)
National League of Cities voting delegate (9.A)
Removal of Planning and Zoning Board member Joseph Eppy (9.B)
MOTION - APPROVAL OF CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: AUGUST 19, 2026 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING @ 7PM, OCTOBER 7, 2026 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING @ 6:15PM AND OCTOBER 7, 2026 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING @ 7PM
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE WAIVER OF BIDDING FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF AQUA HAWK EK475 WASTEWATER DEWATERING POLYMER FROM HAWKINS, INC. FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES…
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE WAIVER OF BIDDING FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF CLARIFLOC A-3333P COAGULANT FROM POLYDYNE INC. FOR USE AT THE CITY’S WATER TREATMENT PLANT BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND…
RESOLUTION - GRANTING CONSENT TO MODIFY EQUIPMENT FOR THE TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER AT 5650 NW 29th STREET, MARGATE, FLORIDA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEASE AGREEMENT (BU 823435) WITH T-MOBILE USA TOWER LLC; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE..
RESOLUTION - APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MARGATE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (MCRA) AND THE CITY OF MARGATE, PROVIDING THAT THE MCRA INTENDS TO UNDERGROUND THE EXISTING OVERHEAD UTIILITY LINES ADJACENT TO THE CITY…
RESOLUTION - APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY/NON GUARANTEED SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT BUILDING CODE SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE BROWARD COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSING AND BUILDING PERMITTING DIVISION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL…
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FEES COLLECTED BY THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR PLANNING AND ZONING RELATED APPLICATIONS AS PROVIDED FOR BY THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF…
Conditional approval of 7 Brew site plan and special exception (DRC Nos. 26-400059 and 26-400058)
Approval of Minutes
FPL Underground Easement Agreement
City Center Interlocal Agreement for Utility Undergrounding
Terminate Negotiations with Nidy Sports Construction and Table Turf Project
Approval of Consent Agenda (Minutes and SHIP Housing Plan Amendment)
Voting record (118)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Consent Agenda (Items 5.A–5.K)
Interlocal agreement for Broward County Unsafe Structures Board services (6.A)
First reading — FY2026 budget amendment ordinance (7.A)
First reading — FY2027 budget amendment ordinance (7.B)
Second reading and adoption — Capital Improvements Element ordinance (8.A)
National League of Cities voting delegate (9.A)
Removal of Planning and Zoning Board member Joseph Eppy (9.B)
She raised due-process concerns about Eppy not being notified but voted yes after hearing of staff complaints.
City Center Interlocal Agreement for Utility Undergrounding
Voted yes with the proviso that staff will discuss including undergrounding costs within the $35 million developer agreement.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Minutes and SHIP Housing Plan Amendment)
Denial of Temporary Use Agreement for Hildebrand Amusement Rides
Expressed deep concern over repeated security issues, teen takeovers, and the police department's lack of support for the event.
Fee Waiver for Breaking Chains of Violence Foundation
Patriot Day Holiday Resolution
Suggested waiting until after November ballot measures due to potential fiscal impacts.
A motion was made by Commissioner Simone, seconded by Vice Mayor Caggiano, that this Ordinance, Second Reading, should be approved.
A motion was made by Commissioner Simone, seconded by Commissioner Schwartz, that this Resolution, should be approved.
Approval of Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Millage Rate
Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Operating Budget
SO MOVE TO APPROVE
Resolution 2026-246: First Amendment to Grant Agreement with Atlantic Center, LLC
Resolution 2026-248: FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget
Resolution 2026-249: MOU with City of Margate for Annual Compensation Services
Resolution 2026-250: City Center Final Concept Design Approval
TO TABLE THE ITEM UNTIL A DATE WAS COORDINATED BETWEEN THE PETITIONER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE CHAIR
SO MOVE TO APPROVE
SO MOVE TO APPROVE
SO MOVE TO APPROVE
SO MOVE TO APPROVE
TO TABLE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL CONCEPT DESIGN UNTIL AFTER THE NOVEMBER ELECTIONS
Approval of Proposed Millage Rate
Adoption of Tentative Budget
Operating Budget First Reading
Approval of Carolina Club Land Use Plan Amendment
Voted to approve to prevent worse development outcomes under state infill laws, despite reservations.
Approval of Carolina Club Rezoning Ordinance
Objected to the rezoning portion despite supporting the land use amendment.
Approval of June 10, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Agreement for Purchase and Sale and Development Agreement with Noor Vallyani
SO MOVE TO APPROVE
SO MOVE TO APPROVE
A motion to table was made by Commissioner Schwartz, seconded by Commissioner Simone, to the City Commission meeting on for August 19, 2026.
Adoption of Fire Rescue Assessment Resolution
Table Pet Store and Animal Display Moratorium Ordinance
Wanted time to review potential unintended consequences and hear from the affected individual before enacting a restrictive moratorium.