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MOTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R-04.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R-04 IS A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA; APPROVING THE TOWN HALL MEETING REQUEST COMMISSION POLICY ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A,” RELATED TO TOWN HALL MEETING REQUESTS BY ELECTED OFFICIALS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The City Commission approved a motion for discussion and possible action to adopt a Commission policy regarding Town Hall meeting requests by elected officials at its meeting on March 4, 2026.
2. The City Attorney’s Office, following discussions at the March 4, 2026, meeting, prepared a resolution memorializing the discussion.
3. The proposed resolution adopts the City’s long-standing custom and practices for conducting Town Hall meetings.
4. Formally approving the Town Hall Meeting request policy helps ensure that the City protects the public’s right of access to their government and ensures transparency, fairness, and proper use of municipal resources.
5. Recommend City Commission adopt Proposed Resolution No. 2026-R-04 related to Town Hall meeting requests by elected officials.
Financial Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL:
a) Initial Cost: None.
b) Amount budgeted for this item in Account No: Not Applicable.
c) Source of funding for difference, if not fully budgeted: Not Applicable.
d) 5 year projection of the operational cost of the project Not Applicable.
e) Detail of additional staff requirements: Not Applicable.
FEASIBILITY REVIEW:
A feasibility review is required for the award, renewal and/or expiration of all function sourcing contracts. This analysis is to determine the financial effectiveness of function sourcing services.
a) Was a Feasibility Review/Cost Analysis of Out-Sourcing vs. In-House Labor Conducted for this service? Not Applicable.
b) If Yes, what is the total cost or total savings of utilizing Out-Sourcing vs. In-House Labor for this service? Not Applicable.