City Commission Approves Stormwater Compliance Agreement with Broward County
The Commission approved an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between the City of Cooper City and Broward County for the implementation of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit activities. The agreement allows Broward County, as the lead permittee, to continue coordinating and performing technical activities required under federal and state stormwater regulations on behalf of participating municipalities, including Cooper City. The NPDES MS4 program, established under the federal Clean Water Act and administered in Florida through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, is designed to reduce pollutants entering waterways through municipal stormwater systems. Cooper City has participated in similar interlocal agreements with Broward County since 1996 as part of a collaborative approach to meeting permit requirements and sharing compliance resources. Under the agreement, Broward County will coordinate a wide range of stormwater management and regulatory compliance activities, including inspection and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure, review of development projects for stormwater quality impacts, pollution prevention initiatives, public education and outreach, illicit discharge detection and enforcement, industrial and construction site inspections, water quality monitoring, and regulatory reporting. The agreement also supports compliance with impaired water body requirements and other environmental mandates that may arise during the permit term. The approved agreement has a five-year term and includes annual payments by the City ranging from $10,157 in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 to $11,212 in Fiscal Year 2030-2031, for a total cost of $53,389 over the life of the agreement. The new agreement represents a reduction from the City’s current annual fee of $15,000, resulting in lower compliance costs while continuing to meet regulatory obligations. Funding for the agreement will be included in the Utilities Department’s annual budget and will not impact the current Fiscal Year 2026 budget.

City Commission Approves Purchase of Four Utility Vehicles for Parks Operations
The Commission approved the purchase of four John Deere Gator XUV 845E utility vehicles through Sourcewell Contract #112624-DAC at a cost not to exceed $72,268.88. The vehicles will be used by the Parks and Recreation Department to support daily operations, including park maintenance, athletic field preparation, transportation of materials and equipment, and special event activities throughout City facilities. Parks and Recreation requires a fleet of eight utility vehicles to effectively support operations at the City’s three major sports complexes. While the City recently acquired several vehicles and currently utilizes an electric golf cart, many of the remaining units in the fleet have reached or are approaching the end of their useful life and are experiencing increased maintenance needs and operational limitations. The approved purchase is part of a broader fleet modernization strategy that will replace ten aging utility vehicles with four new, more capable units. The vehicles will be purchased through a competitively solicited cooperative purchasing agreement with Sourcewell, as permitted under the City’s Procurement Code. Funding for the acquisition will come from surplus funds within the General Fund’s approved Fiscal Year 2026 vehicle replacement budget, resulting in no additional budgetary impact beyond the funds already allocated for vehicle purchases.

City Commission Discusses Proposed Charter Amendment on Commission Vacancies and Directs Further Review Prior to November Referendum
The Commission agreed to reconsider Ordinance 26-08, which proposes amendments to the City Charter governing how vacancies on the City Commission are filled. The discussion focused on whether the ballot language approved on May 26, 2026, should be revised to reflect language previously adopted by the Commission on March 24, 2026. No action was taken on the item, and no amendments were approved. Instead, the Commission directed that the matter return at a future Regular Meeting for additional review and discussion prior to finalizing the Charter amendment language that will be presented to voters. The March 24 version of the proposed Charter amendment generally required a special election when more than 180 days remained in an unexpired term and no regular election was scheduled within the following 180 days. Under that framework, vacancies occurring closer to the end of a term could be filled by appointment of the remaining Commission members. The version approved by the Commission on May 26, 2026, would require the Commission to appoint a successor within 30 days of any vacancy. If two years or less remained in the unexpired term, the appointee would serve the remainder of the term. If more than two years remained, the appointee would serve until a successor is elected at the next regular City election in an even-numbered year and qualified to take office. The Commission has directed staff and the City Attorney’s Office to return with additional information and potential alternatives for consideration at a future meeting. Any proposed Charter revision must ultimately be approved by Cooper City voters through a referendum scheduled for the November 2026 General Election before any changes to the vacancy provisions can take effect.

City Commission Approves Street Sweeping Services Agreement to Support Stormwater Management
The Commission approved a piggyback agreement utilizing the Town of Miami Lakes’ competitively awarded contract with SFM Services, Inc. to provide street sweeping services throughout Cooper City. The agreement authorizes expenditures of up to $30,000 for Fiscal Year 2026 and approved budgeted amounts in future fiscal years to maintain roadway cleanliness, support stormwater management efforts, and protect local waterways. The approval comes following the expiration of the City’s previous street sweeping contract, which had no remaining renewal options. Street sweeping plays a critical role in removing sediment, litter, debris, gravel, and other materials from roadways before they enter the City’s stormwater system. By preventing debris from clogging drainage infrastructure and reaching nearby water bodies, the program supports environmental protection, improves stormwater system performance, extends pavement life, and enhances the overall appearance of the community. Under the approved service plan, approximately 70 roadway miles will be swept each month through a combination of bi-weekly, monthly, and bi-monthly service schedules. Major arterial roadways such as Griffin Road and Stirling Road will receive bi-weekly sweeping, while several residential and collector roadways will receive monthly or bi-monthly service. The cost breakdown estimates annual sweeping costs of approximately $29,030 at a rate of $34.90 per lane mile. The contract being piggybacked was competitively solicited by the Town of Miami Lakes through Invitation to Bid No. 2024-20. SFM Services, Inc. was selected as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder following evaluation of three proposals. The contract remains in effect through September 9, 2027, with options for two additional one-year renewals. The piggyback agreement is authorized under Section 2-258(e) of the City’s Procurement Code. Funding for the service will come from the City’s roadway and stormwater maintenance budget, with sufficient funds available in the approved Fiscal Year 2026 budget to support the program.

City Commission Approves Facility Plan for Wastewater Treatment Plant Headworks Project
The Commission approved Resolution 26-30, formally adopting the Facility Plan for the Cooper City Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) New Headworks Facility Project and authorizing the City Manager to serve as the City’s designated representative for all activities associated with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program. As part of the agenda item, Utilities staff provided a brief presentation outlining the project, funding strategy, and the importance of adopting the Facility Plan to maintain eligibility for low-interest state financing. The project is a key component of the City’s long-term infrastructure planning efforts and is intended to improve operational reliability, increase system resilience, and modernize critical wastewater treatment infrastructure. The new headworks facility was identified as a priority project in the City’s 2024 Water and Wastewater Master Plan and is designed to improve the treatment plant’s ability to manage incoming wastewater flows and protect downstream treatment processes. Approval of the Facility Plan was required for the City to participate in the FDEP Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program and access a previously authorized low-interest loan for the project. Staff explained that without formal adoption of the Facility Plan, the City would be ineligible for SRF financing and would instead need to pursue alternative funding sources, such as traditional bond financing at a higher interest rate. The presentation highlighted the project’s financial framework, including an estimated construction cost of $7.42 million and an overall post-design project cost of approximately $8.9 million. To help offset expenses, the City has secured a Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding/EPA grant in the amount of $1,092,000 and has allocated an additional $392,000 from the Capital Projects Fund. The remaining project costs are expected to be financed through the State Revolving Fund loan program, which carries an estimated interest rate of approximately 3% over a 20-year repayment term. The approved resolution authorizes the City Manager and designated staff to carry out the technical, financial, and administrative responsibilities associated with the Facility Plan and any future amendments required by the program.

City Commission Adopts Updated Code Enforcement Citation Fine Schedule
The Commission approved Ordinance 26-14 on second and final reading, adopting updates to the City’s code enforcement citation fine schedule for a variety of quality-of-life, public safety, and nuisance-related violations. The ordinance amends Section 13-82 of the City Code to establish a more comprehensive and standardized schedule of civil penalties, while creating enhanced penalties for certain repeat offenses. The adopted ordinance is intended to strengthen compliance efforts and provide clearer enforcement tools for violations that are frequently the subject of resident complaints. The updated schedule addresses a range of offenses, including animal nuisances, animal feeding, animal waste violations, loose dogs, littering, bulk trash violations, noise complaints, overgrown lots, parking violations, smoking in parks, fire zone parking, garage sales conducted without a permit, and improper placement of trash receptacles.The ordinance also incorporates recently adopted micromobility regulations by establishing specific penalties for reckless e-bike and e-scooter operation. Under the new schedule, a first reckless micromobility violation carries a $100 civil penalty, while repeat violations are subject to a $250 fine and potential impoundment of the device. The ordinance further establishes graduated penalties for repeat animal feeding violations and repeat trash receptacle placement violations. Among the notable updates, the ordinance establishes fines of $100 for violations such as loose dogs running at large, animal defecation violations, parking in fire zones, and garage sales without permits; $150 for violations related to uniform traffic control regulations; and $250 for solicitation, litter violations, maintenance of commercial properties, fire code violations, and bulk trash violations. For violations not specifically identified in the schedule, the ordinance establishes a default fine of $250 for a first offense, with repeat violations subject to fines of up to $500. The ordinance is also intended to eliminate inconsistencies throughout the City Code by establishing that the citation fine schedule contained in Section 13-82 will prevail whenever there is a conflict with fines listed elsewhere in the Code.

Cooper Colony Golf Course Land Use Plan Amendment (LUPA) Application Update
During the City Commission Regular Meeting on June 9, 2026 , the City Attorney shared an update from the Planning Division. On June 9, 2026, the applicant requested that the Development Review Committee (DRC) review of its application be postponed and rescheduled. The application is now scheduled to be reviewed at the DRC meeting on July 22, 2026.

More Information
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The next City Commission Regular Meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM at City Hall located at 9090 SW 50 Place, Cooper City, FL 33328.