Public Safety in Margate, Florida
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Police, fire, emergency services, and public-safety policy decisions.
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3 filings to know
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, FORMALLY OBJECTING TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY’S DECISION TO NON-RENEW SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) SERVICES FOR BROWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF MARGATE FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR — RESOLUTION — Regular City Commission Meeting (2026-04-15)
Apr 15, 2026On April 15, 2026, the Margate City Commission passed a resolution formally objecting to the School Board of Broward County's decision to eliminate all School Resource Officer (SRO) services for Broward County public schools located in Margate, effective August 10, 2026. The city estimates this decision will cost the city more than $400,000 and will displace current SRO personnel...
MOTION - APPROVAL OF CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: APRIL 15, 2026 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING & MAY 6, 2026 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING @ 6:15PM — 041526 MINUTES — Regular City Commission Meeting (2026-06-03)
Jun 3, 2026The Margate City Commission met on April 15, 2026 to address major issues. Residents wanted the right to vote on downtown apartments...
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPROVING ACQUISITION OF A 2026 WHEELED COACH FREIGHTLINER TYPE 1 RESCUE ON 2026 FREIGHTLINER M2 FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM MATHENY MOTOR TRUCK COMPANY, WITH PRICING PER THE FLORIDA SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION BID NO. FSA25-VEF19.0; PROVIDING FOR WAIVING OF BIDDING FOR CUSTOM BUILD-OUT AS STANDARDIZATION TO MATCH EXISTING UNITS; NOT TO EXCEED $464,472.27; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. — Background — Regular City Commission Meeting (2026-04-15)
Apr 15, 2026Matheny Fire and Emergency submits a proposal to the Margate Fire Department for the purchase of one (1) 2026 Wheeled Coach/Freightliner Type I Rescue ambulance under FSA Contract FSA25-VEF19. 0...
Recent Filings
MOTION - APPROVAL OF CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: APRIL 15, 2026 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING & MAY 6, 2026 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING @ 6:15PM — 041526 MINUTES — Regular City Commission Meeting (2026-06-03)
Margate City Commission met on April 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM. The Commission discussed whether to hold a ballot vote on downtown apartments...
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF FIRE RESCUE SERVICES, FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA; ESTABLISHING THE ESTIMATED ASSESSMENT RATE FOR FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2026; DIRECTING THE PREPARATION OF AN ASSESSMENT ROLL; AUTHORIZING A PUBLIC HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PROVISION OF NOTICE THEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE — Resolution — Regular City Commission Meeting (2026-06-03)
The City Commission approved special fire rescue assessments for property owners starting October 1, 2026. The total estimated cost is $12,043,459...
RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE PARTIAL FUNDING OF THE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT EVENT TO BE HELD AUGUST 4, 2026, TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN CRIME PREVENTION AND POLICE-COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIRIT AND POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS, AND TO ENCOURAGE NEIGHBORHOOD CAMARADERIE AS PART OF THE FIGHT FOR SAFER STREETS; APPROVING WAIVING OF BIDDING FOR POLICE AWARENESS PROMOTIONAL ITEMS & SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR FUNDING NOT TO EXCEED $70,000 FROM THE STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST FUND; PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM GENERAL FUND AND DONATIONS. — BACKGROUND 1 — Regular City Commission Meeting (2026-06-03)
The Margate Police Department will host National Night Out Against Crime on August 4, 2026. The event runs from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Sports Complex, 1695 Banks Road...
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR PRICING; AUTHORIZING PROCUREMENT THROUGH A COMBINATION OF SOLE SOURCE PURCHASES, PIGGYBACK CONTRACTS, AND NORMAL PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES; WAIVING OF BIDDING WHERE NECESSARY; WITH ACQUISITION BEING FUNDED FROM THE FIRE IMPACT FEES AT A TOTAL COST FOR PRODUCT NOT TO EXCEED $197,984.50; AND NOT TO EXCEED A 3% ALLOWANCE FOR SHIPPING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. — Background — Regular City Commission Meeting (2026-06-03)
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR PRICING; AUTHORIZING PROCUREMENT THROUGH A COMBINATION OF SOLE SOURCE PURCHASES, PIGGYBACK CONTRACTS, AND NORMAL PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES; WAIVING OF BIDDING WHERE NECESSARY; WITH ACQUISITION BEING FUNDED FROM THE FIRE IMPACT FEES AT A TOTAL COST FOR PRODUCT NOT TO EXCEED $197,984.50; AND NOT TO EXCEED A 3% ALLOWANCE FOR SHIPPING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. — Background — Regular City Commission Meeting (2026-06-03)
MOTION - APPROVAL OF CITY COMMISSION MINUTES: APRIL 15, 2026 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING & MAY 6, 2026 REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING @ 6:15PM — 041526 MINUTES — Regular City Commission Meeting (2026-06-03)
Regular City Commission Meeting — Agenda (2026-06-03)
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION WEEK - MAY 11 - MAY 16, 2026 (presented to Major Kevin Stransky) — BACKGROUND — Regular City Commission Meeting (2026-05-06)
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