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Margate
TR

Tommy Ruzzano

Commissioner2024-2028

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At a glance

News mentions
3

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
29
Total speaking time
4:39:56
Avg per meeting
9:39
Segments
5281

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Filtered to Development

Top issues during term (12)(Development)

critical↓Sep 2026[15]

Carolina Club Golf Course Redevelopment

Generates long-term tax revenues and developer contributions of $250,000 for traffic and park improvements.

critical↓Jan 2026[13]

City Center Development Agreement Negotiations

Unknown at this stage

high↑Feb 2026[12]

Redevelopment of Vacant Bank into Dunkin' Drive-Through

Private commercial investment that eliminates urban blight and generates local tax revenue.

critical↑Jul 2026[12]

City Center Master Plan and Design Concept

The project involves significant private investment alongside MCRA participation and infrastructure planning.

critical↓Jun 2026[10]

Brookfield Development Agreement Continuance

Future tax generation and development fees remain pending as the agreement is delayed.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

7 Brew drive-through coffee shop at Palm Lakes Plaza

No direct cost to taxpayers; the applicant bears application, permitting, and county surface water management license costs.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Farewell to Commissioner Joanne Simone and term limits milestone

high↓May 2026[3]

MSD Bakery Site Plan and Development Review

Generates new commercial tax revenue and revitalizes an empty property.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Church Rent Proration Request

The agency will refund approximately $8,000 to the church from escrowed funds.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Blight Elimination and Demolition of Problem Properties

$200,000 contract amount

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Redevelopment of Vacant Boston Market into Panda Express

Private capital investment will renovate a blighted property, increasing local commercial property value.

high↓Jan 2026[1]

Melaleuca Gardens Townhouse Development

Private investment in residential development.

Decisions during term (13)

Recorded while Ruzzano was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Nov 4, 2026

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…

approved5-0Nov 4, 2026

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…

approvedVoted yes5-0Jul 9, 2026

Agreement for Purchase and Sale and Development Agreement with Noor Vallyani

tabledVoted no4-1Jun 17, 2026

Continuance of Public Hearing for North Rock Island Road Development Agreement

approvedVoted yes5-0Jun 3, 2026

Property Conveyance to Tropical Development Group, LLC

approvedVoted yes4-1Jun 3, 2026

Special Waiver Process for Development Projects

approvedVoted yes4-1May 6, 2026

Ordinance 2026-103: Special Waiver Process for Development Projects

approved5-0May 6, 2026

Ordinance 2026-123: Property Conveyance to Tropical Development Group, LLC

deniedVoted yes2-3Apr 15, 2026

Motion to Pursue a Ballot Question Regarding City Center Development

approvedVoted yes5-0Apr 15, 2026

Award Agreement for Centennial Park Redevelopment

approvedVoted yes5-0Apr 15, 2026

Ordinance Amending Land Development Code for Certified Recovery Residences

deniedVoted yes2-3Mar 11, 2026

Motion to Dismiss Development Agreement (Resolution 775)

approvedVoted no4-1Mar 11, 2026

Resolution 775: Approval of Development Agreement with Brookfield DA Holdings (As Amended)

Voting record (11)(Development)

8 yes3 no

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In the news (3)