Commission Agenda Items
Pembroke Pines Extends CRA Administrator Contract Through Aug 2026
The City Commission approved a fourth amendment to its grant administration agreement with Community Redevelopment Associates of Florida (CRAFLA Inc.), extending the contract term to August 31, 2026. CRAFLA serves as the city's CRA grant administrator, managing redevelopment-related funding activities.
Waste Management Recycling Expansion at 20701 Pembroke Rd Clears Final Bond Obligations
The City Commission released a ~$530K performance bond from the contractor (Brooks & Freund) and accepted a ~$69K maintenance bond from Waste Management Inc. of Florida, signaling construction completion for a recycling facility expansion at 20701 Pembroke Road. The approval also includes a bill of sale and easement dedications, formally transferring certain infrastructure to the city.
Pembroke Pines Approves $237K Design Contract for Flamingo Park Field Renovation
The City Commission approved a $237,370 work order with R.E. Chisholm Architects for architectural and engineering design services for the renovation of Field One at Flamingo Park. This is a parks capital improvement project tied to the city's strategic plan.
Pembroke Pines Hires Architect for Rose G. Price Park Renovation
The City Commission approved a $362,437 work order with CPZ Architects for architectural and engineering design services for the renovation of Rose G. Price Park. This is an early-stage design contract tied to the city's strategic plan recreation projects.
Pembroke Pines Greenlights $292K Design Contract for Dodge City Center Plaza
The City Commission approved a $292,125.86 work order with Saltz Michelson Architects for architectural and engineering design services tied to plaza improvements at the Charles F. Dodge City Center. This is part of the city's strategic plan under project REC03.
Pembroke Pines Approves $341K Design Contract for Memorial Park Upgrades
The City Commission approved a $340,744.70 work order with Saltz Michelson Architects for architectural and engineering design services tied to Memorial Park improvements, part of the city's strategic plan. This covers design work only, not construction.
Pembroke Pines Renews $216K Senior Transportation Grant Agreement
The City approved a grant application and a one-year agreement with the Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County to fund senior transportation services at the Southwest Focal Point Senior Center from July 2026 through June 2027. The total contract value is $216,155.
Pembroke Pines Approves $198,600 Engineering Contract for Chapel Trail Soccer Park Turf
The City Commission approved a work order with Craven Thompson & Associates for civil engineering and surveying services related to installing artificial turf at Chapel Trail Soccer Park. The contract value is $198,600.
Pembroke Pines Approves $198K Engineering Contract for Soccer Park Turf
The City Commission approved a work order with Craven Thompson & Associates for civil engineering and surveying services related to installing artificial turf at West Pines Soccer Park. The contract totals $198,360 under the city's Strategic Plan project REC07.
Pembroke Pines Parks A&E Contract Expiring; No Renewal for Synalovski Romanik Saye
The city is letting its Parks Architectural and Engineering Services contract with Synalovski Romanik Saye LLC expire with no renewal terms available. This opens the door for the city to re-solicit parks-related A&E and potentially construction management work.
Pembroke Pines Awards $198K Landscape/Survey Work Order for Park Signage Overhaul
The City Commission approved a $197,935 work order to Miller Legg & Associates for landscape architectural and surveying services tied to the city's Strategic Plan project REC10, which covers redesign and replacement of park monument signage citywide. This is a professional-services award rather than a construction contract, but it signals an upcoming construction phase.
Pembroke Pines Taps Grant Admin Firm for CRA Redevelopment Projects
The City Commission is set to award RFQ #PL-25-01 for grant administration services on community redevelopment projects to Community Redevelopment Associates of FL. Inc. The city manager is directed to negotiate a contract, meaning funded CRA redevelopment activity is moving closer to implementation.
Pembroke Pines to Advertise Utility Rehab Bid for Human Services Campus
The city commission is approving the advertisement of a solicitation for utility rehabilitation work at its Human Services Campus. This is an infrastructure maintenance project limited to a specific municipal facility.
Pembroke Pines Reviews Quarterly Strategic Plan Progress
The Commission will discuss and potentially act on a quarterly status report for the City's Strategic Plan. This is a high-level governance update tracking progress on city-wide goals and initiatives.
Pembroke Pines Moves to Put City Manager Appointment/Removal Rules on Nov. Ballot
Ordinance 2026-03 proposes amending Pembroke Pines Charter Sections 4.02 and 4.03 to change how the City Manager and Acting City Manager are appointed and removed. If passed on second reading in June, the amendments go to voters on the November 2026 general election ballot.
Pembroke Pines Awards $360K Carbon Dioxide Supply Contract to Airgas
The Commission is ratifying the City Manager's interim use of a cooperative purchasing contract for bulk liquid carbon dioxide (used in water treatment) and formally awarding a new agreement to Airgas USA, LLC., capped at $360,150 annually. The procurement cites City Code Sections 35.18(C)(6) and 35.29(C) as authority.
Pembroke Pines Commission Reviews Status of Prior Referendum Questions
The City Commission will discuss and potentially act on the status of prior referendum ballot questions as described in a City Attorney's Office memo (CAO Memo No. 2026-039, dated March 24, 2026). The specific content of the referenced ballot questions is not detailed in the agenda item.
Pembroke Pines Approves Amendment 2 to CDBG-MIT Subrecipient Agreement
The City Commission approved an amendment to its federally funded Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) subrecipient agreement. CDBG-MIT funds are typically used for disaster resilience and hazard mitigation infrastructure projects, though the specific dollar amount and project scope were not detailed in the agenda text.
Pembroke Pines Approves Ad for 30" Sewer Force Main Replacement
The City Commission approved a motion to advertise four solicitations, three of which are IT-related (Sophos, ExaGrid, Cisco). The fourth — PSUT-26-02 — is for a 30-inch prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP) sewer force main replacement, a significant utility infrastructure project.
Merrick Square Townhomes: $2.9M Bond Released, Infrastructure Accepted
Pembroke Pines approved the release of a $2,886,856.50 performance bond from D.R. Horton for the Merrick Square Townhomes project and accepted a $423,478 maintenance bond along with a bill of sale and easement dedications. This signals that site infrastructure (roads, utilities, drainage) has been completed and is being turned over to the city.
Pembroke Pines Awards $1.1M for Master Lift Station No. 4 Upgrade
The City Commission approved a $1,117,510.24 contract to Intercounty Engineering, Inc. to replace pumps, motors, and control panels at Master Lift Station No. 4 (MLS4), including a $99,777.70 owner's contingency and a $19,955.54 payment and performance bond. This is a final award following a competitive IFB process.
Pembroke Pines Moves to Shift City Elections to November Even Years
Ordinance 2026-02 passed first reading and would place a charter amendment on the November 2026 ballot to move Pembroke Pines municipal elections from their current schedule to November of even-numbered years. Current terms for the mayor and commissioners in Districts 2 and 3 would extend to November 2028, and Districts 1 and 4 to November 2030.
Pembroke Pines Renews Charter School Premium Services Agreements
The City Commission approved premium services agreements between Broward County School Board and the city's charter elementary, middle, and high schools (locations 5051, 5081, and 5121) for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. These are routine annual service agreements for the city-operated charter school system.
Pembroke Pines Renews Food, Nursing & Day Care Contracts; Drops Multiple Inspection Vendors
The City Commission approved renewals for three service contracts (food service, school nursing, and adult day care) and received notification that nine other contracts—primarily for residential home inspection, cost estimating, and environmental specialists—are expiring without renewal. Notable among the non-renewals is Hazen and Sawyer's continuing professional services contract.
Pembroke Pines Approves Charter School Mental Health Plans for 2026-27
The Commission approved mental health opt-out forms, planned funds and expenditure reports, and mental health services plans for the 2026-27 school year across four Pembroke Pines charter school locations (Elementary #5051, Middle #5081, High #5121, and FSU Elementary #0351). The motion passed.
Pembroke Pines Awards $130.9K Janitorial Contract for Police Dept.
The City Commission approved IFB #PD-25-04, awarding a janitorial services contract for the Police Department to MCJ Professional Cleaning Services, Corp. for an annual amount not to exceed $130,892.12, including an $11,643.10 owner's contingency and a $2,818.00 janitorial supplies allowance.
Pembroke Pines Approves Revised Senior Center Transportation Procedures
The Pembroke Pines City Commission approved revisions to the 2025 Transportation Operating Procedures for the Southwest Focal Point Senior Center. The motion passed at the April 15, 2026 final meeting.
Pembroke Pines Approves Water & Sewer Agreement with SW Ranches
The Pembroke Pines City Commission passed Resolution 2025-R-46, approving a potable water and wastewater services agreement with the Town of Southwest Ranches. The resolution also authorizes the city manager to execute the agreement and provides for its pending transfer and recordation.
Pembroke Pines Approves $154K Repair of East Holly Lake Water Tank
The City Commission approved a $154,190 contract with CROM LLC to repair the East Holly Lake remote water storage tank. The purchase was authorized under the city's code provisions for specialized procurement.
Pembroke Pines Awards $107K for Axis Security Cameras
The City Commission approved awarding IFB #TS-25-13 for Axis security cameras to Office Depot LLC for an amount not to exceed $107,292.62. This is a re-bid for camera equipment procurement.
Pembroke Pines Ratifies Pool Chemical Spend Over $25K via Co-Op Bid
The City Commission ratified the City Manager's approval of expenditures exceeding $25,000 under an existing agreement with Florida Pool Fills, Inc. for swimming pool chemicals (liquid chlorine/sodium hypochlorite), utilizing pricing from Southeast Florida Governmental Purchasing Cooperative Group Bid No. 23-05-12-HR, pursuant to City Code §§ 35.18(c)(6) and 35.21(a)(1).
Pembroke Pines Approves 2025-2026 Charter School Plans and Policies
The City Commission approved the 2025-2026 School Improvement Plans, Proactive Discipline Guides, Parent/Student Handbooks, and Wellness Policy for the Pembroke Pines Elementary, FSU Elementary, Middle, and Academic Village charter schools. The motion passed.
Pembroke Pines Addresses Retirement of Commission Auditor O'Keefe
The Pembroke Pines City Commission discussed and took action regarding the retirement of Commission Auditor Daniel O'Keefe. The item passed at the December 11, 2025 meeting.
Pembroke Pines Approves $31,100 Fire Promotional Exam Purchase
The Commission approved a purchase of promotional examinations for Battalion Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, and Driver/Engineer ranks from EMPCO Inc. for up to $31,100, under Section 35.18(C)(2) of the City's Code of Ordinances. The motion passed.
$4.15M Approved for Year One Roadway & Infrastructure in Pembroke Pines
The Pembroke Pines City Commission approved $4,152,788 in funding for Year One roadway and infrastructure improvement projects as part of a broader three-year strategic plan. The motion passed at the October 15, 2025 final meeting.
Pembroke Pines Auditor Reviews Waste Pro & Lobbyist Contracts, Previews 2026 Audit Plan
The Commission Auditor presented the draft 2026 Risk Assessment and Audit Plan along with completed audits of the Waste Pro sanitation collection and disposal contract and three lobbyist contracts (Ericks Consultants, Lawrence J. Smith P.A., and Smith, Bryan & Myers, Inc.). The item was a report presentation that passed at the October 15, 2025 meeting.
Pembroke Pines Approves $55,550 Water Plant Pump Replacement
The City Commission approved the purchase of a replacement transfer pump for the city's water treatment plant from PSI Technologies, Inc. for up to $55,550. The procurement was made under the city's code provisions for specialized equipment purchases.
Pembroke Pines Consolidates November Meetings to Single Nov. 19 Date
The Pembroke Pines City Commission voted to combine its two November meetings into a single meeting on November 19th. The item passed.
Pembroke Pines Holds Closed-Door Session on Charter School Safety Plans
The City Commission will conduct a closed-door session under Section 281.301, F.S., regarding school safety for Pembroke Pines Charter Schools. The linked consent item seeks approval of the 2025-2026 FSSAT assessment, FSU/FSUS district best practices, updated K-12 threat management policy, updated K-12 emergency preparedness plan, and authorization to apply for and receive the 2025-2026 School Hardening Grant.
Residential Site Plan at Shops at Pembroke Gardens Headed for Final Approval
The Pembroke Pines City Commission is set to vote on a residential site plan for height and development within a planned district at The Shops at Pembroke Gardens, located south of Pines Boulevard and west of SW 145th Avenue. The Planning and Zoning Board has already recommended approval of this project, which is being heard as a quasi-judicial consent item.
Pembroke Pines Sets 5.669 Operating Millage, 6.34% Above Rolled-Back Rate
Pembroke Pines held its second public hearing to adopt the FY 2025-26 tentative budget and proposed millage rates: an operating millage of 5.6690 (6.34% above the rolled-back rate of 5.3312) and a debt service millage of 0.2862. The hearing also covers amendments and adoption of the tentative budget for the General Fund, Utility Fund, and all other city funds.
Pembroke Pines Adopts 5.6690 Operating Millage — 6.34% Above Rolled-Back Rate
The Pembroke Pines City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 2025-12 on second and final reading, setting the FY 2025-2026 operating millage rate at 5.6690 per $1,000 of taxable assessed value, which is 6.34% above the rolled-back rate of 5.3312. A separate debt service millage rate of 0.2862 was also established for voter-approved general obligation bonds.
Pembroke Pines Adopts FY 2025-2026 Budget & 5-Year CIP on Final Reading
The Pembroke Pines City Commission passed Ordinance No. 2025-13 on second and final reading, adopting the municipal budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) per §5.08 of the City Charter. Specific dollar figures for the budget and CIP were not detailed in the agenda text.
Pembroke Pines Approves Encroachment Agreement with Boyd Panciera Funeral Home
The Pembroke Pines City Commission approved a public use encroachment agreement with Boyd Panciera Funeral Home. The agreement governs use of public right-of-way or easement space by the adjacent private property.
Pembroke Pines Pulls $206K Police Furniture Purchase from Agenda
A motion to approve $206,139.56 for office furniture purchase and installation at the Police Department from Pradere Designer Workspaces was pulled by the administration before a vote. The purchase would have utilized Florida Alternate Contract Source #56120000-24-ACS via New York State OGS Award #23295, under Section 35.18(C)(5) of the City's Code of Ordinances.
Pembroke Pines Approves $46K Forklift via Cooperative Contract
The City Commission approved the purchase of one Crown SC 5700 Series forklift from Crown Equipment Corporation for up to $46,108, including shipping. The purchase utilizes Sourcewell cooperative contract #053024-CRO under Section 35.18(C)(6) of the City's Code of Ordinances.
$126.5K Sole-Source AP Exam Purchase Approved for Charter High School
The Pembroke Pines City Commission approved a $126,500 payment to The College Board, the sole-source vendor for Advanced Placement exams, for AP testing at the city's Charter High School during the 2025-2026 school year. The purchase was authorized under Section 35.18(C)(3) of the City's Code of Ordinances, the sole-source procurement exception.
Pembroke Pines Approves $26,210 SnowFest Event Contract
The Commission approved a contract with Birchmore Group, Inc. for a snow play area with 16 tons of snow, a snow slide, and associated labor and delivery for the SnowFest event at Charles F. Dodge City Center on December 6, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $26,210. The contract was awarded pursuant to Section 35.18(c)(7) of the City's Code of Ordinances.
Pembroke Pines Approves $355K Ammo Purchase for Police Training & SWAT
The Commission approved the purchase of practice and duty ammunition for the Police Department's Training Unit and SWAT Team from Lawmen's & Shooter's Supply, Inc. and SSD International Inc. in an amount not to exceed $355,347.98. The purchase piggybacks on Florida State Term Contract #46000000-21-STC "Defense Products" under Section 35.18(C) of the City's Code of Ordinances.
Pembroke Pines Approves Ad for Veeam Software Maintenance Solicitation
The Pembroke Pines City Commission approved a motion to advertise solicitation TS-25-17 for Veeam software support and maintenance renewal. This is a routine procurement step authorizing the city to seek bids for IT backup software services.
Pembroke Pines Approves $341K Cambridge Testing Materials for Charter Schools
The City Commission approved a purchase of testing material for the Cambridge Program at Pembroke Pines Charter Schools from the University of Cambridge, not to exceed $341,166.45 for the 2025-2026 school year. The purchase was authorized under Sections 35.18(C)(7)(a) and 35.18(C)(7)(j) of the city's procurement code, which provide exceptions to competitive bidding requirements.
Pembroke Pines Approves $26,710 LanSchool Software for Charter Schools
The Commission approved a $26,710 purchase of LanSchool Air software subscription licenses and technical support from Lenovo for use at Pembroke Pines charter elementary, middle, and Academic Village charter schools for the 2025-26 school year. The purchase was made under Sections 35.18(c)(7)(h) and 35.18(c)(7)(i) of the city's procurement code.