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City Commission Regular Meeting Brief for September 8, 2026

Cooper City

September 9, 2026

Playground Shade and Safety Surface Improvements Approved for Christie Schafale Park
The City Commission approved the purchase and installation of a new playground shade over the existing swing area and the replenishment of Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) safety surfacing at Christie Schafale Park. The work will be completed by PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc., doing business as GameTime, at a total cost of $41,613.65.The Parks and Recreation Department routinely evaluates City parks and facilities to identify improvements that enhance safety, comfort and the overall visitor experience. As part of its cost-saving approach, the Department is identifying older playgrounds with significant remaining useful life that can be refreshed through targeted improvements instead of undergoing complete replacement. Christie Schafale Park was identified as an appropriate location for this approach.The new shade structure will provide additional protection and comfort for children and families using the swing area. The project will also replenish the playground’s Engineered Wood Fiber, a protective surface material designed to help cushion falls and support a safer play environment. Together, these improvements will refresh the playground, enhance its functionality and extend its useful life while maximizing the City’s existing investment in the facility.The purchase and installation will be completed through OMNIA Partners Contract No. 2017001134, a competitively solicited cooperative purchasing agreement. The contract allows the City to obtain the necessary equipment and installation services while complying with applicable purchasing requirements.

Commission Approves Citywide Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Contracts
The City Commission approved the award of RFP No. 2026-2 for citywide grounds maintenance and landscaping services covering municipal facilities and neighborhood parks. The contracts have a cumulative value of $1,017,783 for an initial 36-month term, including $30,000 annually for as-needed services.The contract divides services into three groups: City facilities, neighborhood parks east and neighborhood parks west. SFM Landscape Services, LLC was selected as the primary vendor for all three groups. Secondary and tertiary vendors were also approved for each group to provide additional capacity and continuity of service if the primary contractor is unable or fails to perform:

  • Group A – Facilities: BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. as secondary and Mainguy Environmental Care Inc. as tertiary.

  • Group B – Neighborhood Parks East: Mainguy Environmental Care Inc. as secondary and BrightView Landscape Services, Inc. as tertiary.

  • Group C – Neighborhood Parks West: Mainguy Environmental Care Inc. as secondary and Landscape Service Professionals as tertiary.

Services will include mowing, edging, trimming, litter and debris removal, weed and vine removal, pruning, plant care, herbicide and fertilizer application, mulch installation, and the identification and reporting of pests and plant diseases. The contractors will also be responsible for inspections, quality control, field operations and monthly reporting. City staff will monitor performance and may require corrective action, reduce payments, assess liquidated damages or pursue other remedies when service standards are not met. The primary contractor must also provide a performance bond. The agreement gives the City flexibility to add, remove or modify service locations and maintenance cycles based on operational needs and available funding. It is non-exclusive and does not guarantee vendors a minimum amount of work. The secondary and tertiary awards allow the City to shift work when necessary without conducting a new solicitation, helping reduce the potential for service disruptions. The City received 10 proposals following a competitive solicitation process. Two firms were deemed non-responsive for failing to meet solicitation requirements, while the remaining proposals were reviewed and scored by an evaluation committee. SFM Landscape Services received the highest score for each service group. The City expects to spend approximately $309,261 annually for grounds and plant maintenance, plus approximately $30,000 annually for as-needed work. Compared with the previous annual contract amount of $364,554, the new agreement is projected to save the City approximately $25,293 per year. Funding will come from the applicable adopted departmental budgets. The initial contract will remain in effect for 36 months and may be renewed, at the City’s discretion, for up to two additional 12-month terms.

Commission Approves Resolution Finalizing Membership in Health Insurance Consortium
The Commission approved Resolution 26-45, formally authorizing the City of Cooper City’s participation in the Florida Local Government Health Insurance Consortium as part of its employee group health insurance coverage through Benecon and UnitedHealthcare.The Commission previously approved the City’s medical insurance renewal with Benecon on August 25, 2026. Following that action, Benecon provided the documents required to finalize the City’s participation in the consortium, including the interlocal agreement establishing the consortium and an associated membership agreement.Approval of Resolution 26-45 authorized the City’s participation in the consortium and empowered the City Manager to execute the interlocal agreement, membership agreement and any other documents necessary to complete the process. The resolution also authorized the City’s required member contributions and implementation of the agreements.The City Attorney reviewed the resolution and proposed agreements and recommended formal Commission action. The approved resolution completes the necessary authorization to finalize the City’s membership in the consortium and implement the previously approved health insurance renewal.

Commission Adopts Updated Regulations for RVs, Boats and Commercial Vehicles
The Commission adopted Ordinance 26-16 on second reading, amending Section 25-10 of the City Code governing the parking and storage of recreational vehicles (RVs), boats, trailers and commercial vehicles on residential property.The ordinance follows an April 22, 2025 Commission workshop and additional public discussion on August 11, 2026, during which residents requested that the City reconsider several requirements affecting boats and RVs. The amendments seek to provide residents with greater flexibility while maintaining standards related to screening, height, condition, quantity and neighborhood appearance. One of the most significant changes expands the temporary parking allowance for boats and RVs in front of a resident’s home from 24 hours to up to 36 hours within a seven-day period. Temporary front parking is limited to actual, active and uninterrupted loading or unloading, repairs, deliveries or maintenance. The seven-day limitation prevents consecutive 36-hour periods from being used to allow continuous front parking. The City has established an online form through which owners and City staff can document and track the duration of temporary front parking. The agenda item also presented the Commission with options for defining the area where temporary front parking may occur. The Commission stated that temporary parking is permissible in the driveway and swale area of a residential property. Ordinance 26-16 also eliminates the City’s annual registration, inspection and associated fee requirements for qualifying boats and RVs that extend above a six-foot privacy fence. This change reduces the administrative requirements placed on residents while leaving applicable screening, maintenance, parking, height and quantity standards in place. Several clarifications were incorporated between first and second reading:

  • The ordinance restored the requirement that the 36-hour allowance may be used only once within a seven-day period.

  • The screening provision was amended to recognize both property owners and tenants, clarifying that a tenant may qualify to keep a boat or RV at a rented residence when the applicable requirements are satisfied.

The adopted ordinance preserves the City’s ability to regulate the condition and placement of boats, RVs, trailers and commercial vehicles while providing residents additional time for necessary loading, unloading and maintenance activities. Implementation will require Code Compliance and other affected departments to establish tracking, enforcement and public-information procedures for the revised standards.

More Information
For more information related to the September 8, 2026 agenda, please visit: https://meetings.municode.com/adaHtmlDocument/index?cc=COOPERCITY&me=620ae1349a2045da93b45d12cdd6b8a1&ip=true.

The next City Commission Regular Meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM at City Hall located at 9090 SW 50 Place, Cooper City, FL 33328.