City Commission Approves Appointment to Public Safety Advisory Board
The Commission approved the appointment of Adam Granit to the Public Safety Advisory Board, as recommended by Commissioner Mallozzi. The Public Safety Advisory Board, reestablished in 2025, provides guidance to the City on matters related to public safety, emergency services, public safety facilities, and the City’s agreement with the Broward Sheriff’s Office. The board typically meets monthly at City Hall to discuss and advise on these important issues.
City Commission Approves Real-Time Crime Center Technology Upgrades
The Commission approved BW2026-10 with Zimy Electronics, Inc. for major technology upgrades to the City’s Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC), totaling $75,710. The approved agreement includes $46,800 for a five-year migration to the Genetec Security Center platform and $28,910 for Year 1 licensing, programming, and one-time fees associated with Vaidio video analytics for 50 cameras. The upgrade replaces the City’s current standalone system with an integrated, IP-based platform that unifies video surveillance, access control, and license plate recognition into one centralized system. This will allow the RTCC to more efficiently monitor, manage, and review video feeds across Cooper City in real time. The platform is compatible with a wide range of existing camera technologies, offering flexibility as the RTCC continues to expand. The addition of Vaidio’s artificial intelligence-based analytics is intended to improve the City’s ability to identify, track, and analyze activity to support investigations and improve situational awareness. Together, the migration and analytics tools are expected to strengthen the RTCC’s capabilities and modernize the City’s public safety technology infrastructure. Staff recommended waiving competitive bidding and awarding the contract directly to Zimy Electronics under Section 2-258(i) of the Cooper City Procurement Code. The company has played a key role in configuring and deploying the City’s existing RTCC infrastructure and has institutional knowledge of the system’s architecture, network configuration, and protocols. Staff noted that using the existing vendor would help ensure platform continuity, reduce implementation time, and provide cost savings. Zimy Electronics is also a local Cooper City business. Funding for the project will come from Broward Sheriff’s Office contingency funds and related budget amendments within the Equipment & Machinery – Computers and Real Time Crime Center accounts.
City Commission Approves Dedicated Internet Installation for Real-Time Crime Center
The Commission approved the installation of an ADI (AT&T Dedicated Internet) service for the City’s Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) to ensure reliable, high-speed connectivity for the facility’s 24/7 public safety operations. The agreement provides a dedicated fiber-optic internet connection through AT&T at a total cost of $34,541.28 over a three-year contract term. The RTCC, which officially opened on June 14, 2023, is a state-of-the-art facility operated in partnership with the Broward Sheriff's Office and is located on Stirling Road. The center operates around the clock and uses surveillance cameras and license plate readers (LPRs) throughout Cooper City to monitor activity and enhance public safety in real time. Real-time crime centers require secure, high-speed, and low-latency internet to stream multiple live video feeds, integrate data from sources such as surveillance cameras, Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), license plate readers, and IoT devices, and provide immediate situational awareness to law enforcement officers and emergency responders. Reliable connectivity is also necessary to securely share information with field officers, partner agencies, and emergency services. The approved service includes a dedicated fiber circuit with symmetrical upload and download speeds, along with a managed router. The Broward Sheriff’s Office confirmed that this level of service is sufficient for operational needs. The monthly cost breakdown includes $336 for the managed router and $623.48 for the dedicated fiber circuit port and access, for a total monthly cost of $959.48. The procurement was made pursuant to Section 2-258(a)(1) of the Cooper City Procurement Code, which allows exceptions to standard bidding and proposal requirements for telecommunications and electric utility services. For Fiscal Year 2026, the initial cost will cover five months of service, totaling $4,797.40. Those funds will come from the BSO Police Contingency account and be transferred to the Real-Time Crime Center budget.
City Commission Approves Additional Summer Camp Transportation Funding
The Commission approved an additional expenditure authority of up to $18,000 under the existing transportation agreement with the School Board of Broward County to support expanded transportation services for the Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Camp Programs and other operational needs. The additional funding will help ensure the continued availability of reliable transportation for participants attending camp activities, field trips, and programs throughout the summer. The Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of recreational programs, events, and activities year-round, many of which rely on transportation services to provide access and support program operations. Through the existing agreement, the Broward County School Board provides school buses and related transportation services as a reliable and cost-effective option for the City when needed. The agreement is non-exclusive, meaning the City may use other transportation providers if it is determined to be in the City’s best interest. According to City staff, increased demand for summer camp programming has led to approximately 100 additional Cooper City residents registering beyond typical enrollment levels. To accommodate the growth, the City is adding a second camp location to provide adequate space, supervision, and program quality for all participants. This expansion increases the need for transportation between program sites as well as for scheduled field trips throughout the summer. The approved expenditure authority is intended to cover these expanded transportation needs and allow staff to plan for safe and efficient service. The agreement was originally approved by the City Commission on April 5, 2022, as part of a five-year reciprocal use agreement with the School Board of Broward County and is set to remain in effect through May 31, 2027, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the agreement. The requested funding is available within the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
City Commission Tables Discussion on Non-Binding Referendum
The Commission tabled the agenda item regarding the consideration of a non-binding referendum for the potential acquisition of the Cooper Colony Golf Course property until the next Regular Meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026. The item was deferred to allow the City Attorney’s Office additional time to review a postponed Land Use Plan Amendment (LUPA) application, involving the Cooper Colony Golf Course, and evaluate potential legal considerations, including deed restrictions and covenants associated with the property.
City Commission Approves Second Amendment to Legal Services Fee Agreement
The Commission approved the Second Amendment to the Attorney-Client Fee Agreement with Goren, Cherof, Doody & Ezrol, P.A., increasing the hourly billing rate for legal services from $250 to $300 per hour, effective October 1, 2026. All other terms and conditions of the agreement remain unchanged. The City originally entered into the agreement with the firm on January 22, 2019, for the provision of municipal legal services. A First Amendment, approved on July 28, 2022, increased the hourly rate to $250 per hour. The newly approved adjustment reflects an average annual increase of approximately 4.6% since 2022, which aligns with prevailing market trends in South Florida, where annual increases typically range between 4% and 6%. As of 2025, the average blended hourly rate for legal services in the region is approximately $305. The rate increase is intended to account for current market conditions and the rising costs associated with providing municipal legal services. The firm continues to deliver professional and specialized services to the City, including legal representation, advisory support, and assistance with developing legal frameworks for City operations. The rate adjustment will not impact the current fiscal year, as it takes effect at the start of Fiscal Year 2026–2027.
City Commission Approves Resolution for Pine Island Road Median Improvements Agreements
The City Commission approved Resolution 26-26, authorizing the execution of a First Amendment to both the tri-party agreement between the City of Cooper City, Broward County, and the Monterra Community Development District (CDD), and the bi-party agreement between the City and Broward County. These amendments allow for landscape and irrigation improvements along Pine Island Road from Stirling Road to Sheridan Street. The original agreements, established in 2007 and 2009, outlined responsibilities for maintaining landscaping and irrigation within the Pine Island Road right-of-way. A previous attempt to amend the tri-party agreement in 2025 was partially rejected by Broward County because it did not include updates to the related bi-party agreement. Resolution 26-26 addresses that issue by incorporating amendments to both agreements, which have now been reviewed and approved by all parties. The approved amendments enable the Monterra CDD to implement modifications to the existing landscape plan, including replacing dead or missing plant material, improving irrigation, and redesigning the median to enhance visibility and reduce visual obstructions. The improvements will also bring the median into compliance with current Florida Department of Transportation sightline requirements, contributing to safer roadway conditions and an improved visual appearance along this corridor. Approval of the agreements was necessary for the CDD to proceed with installing the updated landscaping and irrigation enhancements. The project will be fully funded by the Monterra Community Development District, resulting in no fiscal impact to the City. During Commission discussion, members expressed a desire to explore additional enforcement mechanisms through a formal and future agreement between the City and the Monterra Community Development District. The Commission emphasized the importance of ensuring accountability and requested that options eventually be brought forward to provide the City with a clear method to enforce compliance and impose penalties should the CDD not fulfill its maintenance and operational responsibilities.
City Commission Approves Resolution to Pursue Transportation Master Plan Grant
The City Commission approved Resolution 26-27, authorizing the City to pursue and enter into an agreement with the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the development of a comprehensive Transportation Master Plan (TMP). The resolution allows the City Manager and Mayor to execute the required interlocal agreement, scope of work, and any necessary amendments to advance the project. The TMP will be developed through the MPO’s Transportation Master Plan Program, which provides in-kind technical assistance to member governments to create data-driven, community-supported transportation plans. Cooper City currently does not have a Transportation Master Plan, making this initiative a significant step toward evaluating and improving the City’s transportation network for all users. The plan will focus on enhancing safety, improving multimodal connectivity, and aligning transportation infrastructure with the City’s future land use goals. Key objectives include addressing the frequency and severity of vehicle crashes on major roadways, improving bicycle and pedestrian connectivity, developing an ADA compliance strategy, and identifying funding opportunities to implement recommended improvements. The effort will be supported by data analysis, including crash data provided by Signal 4 Analytics, which highlights the need for a comprehensive and strategic approach to transportation planning. The scope of work for the TMP is structured into six core components: project management, public and stakeholder involvement, development of vision and goals, a multimodal transportation assessment, recommendations for improvements, and delivery of a final plan with cost estimates and an implementation roadmap. The process will include public workshops, community meetings, and outreach efforts to ensure resident and stakeholder input is incorporated throughout the planning process. The total cost of the Transportation Master Plan is $175,000, with the MPO providing 90% of the funding ($157,500) through in-kind technical assistance and the City contributing 10% ($17,500) from the General Fund contingency budget. The project is expected to be completed within approximately 16 months.
City Commission Amends and Approves Second Reading of Ordinance for Charter Referendum on Elected Officials’ Compensation
The City Commission amended and adopted Ordinance 26-12 on second reading, authorizing the placement of a proposed Charter amendment on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot related to the compensation and benefits of the Mayor and City Commissioners. As part of the amendment approved by the Commission, the ballot question language was revised to replace the word “employee” with “position,” clarifying that the compensation cap would be tied to the lowest-paid full-time City position rather than an individual employee. The ordinance proposes amending Article III, Section 3.06 of the City Charter to establish that the salary and benefits of elected officials will be set by ordinance, rather than remaining fixed within the Charter. It also introduces a cap, providing that such compensation and benefits may not exceed those of the lowest-paid full-time City position. This framework is intended to provide flexibility for future adjustments through a public legislative process while maintaining a clear limitation to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with the City’s workforce structure. In accordance with Florida Statutes, Charter amendments must be approved by voters; therefore, the ordinance directs that the proposed amendment be submitted to the City’s qualified electors via referendum. If approved by voters, the Charter amendment would formalize a process for establishing elected officials’ compensation through ordinance, while maintaining the voter-approved cap. The ordinance also provides for the required advertisement of the referendum, codification of the Charter change if approved, and standard legal provisions including severability and conflicts.
More Information
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The next City Commission Regular Meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM at City Hall located at 9090 SW 50 Place, Cooper City, FL 33328.