City Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 08, 2026 06:00 PM Meeting Streamed By YouTube - LIMITED CAPACITY

A.CALL TO ORDER

B.INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

C.ROLL CALL

D.ADDITIONS OF EMERGENCY BASIS FROM CITY MANAGER, DELETIONS AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA ITEMS

E.PRESENTATIONS / PROCLAMATIONS / PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS / PUBLIC COMMENTS (agenda items only)

(This section of the agenda allows for comments from the public to speak. Each speaker will be given a total of three (3) minutes to comment. A public comment card should be completed and returned to the City Clerk. When you are called to speak, please go to the podium or unmute your device, and prior to addressing the Commission, state your name and address for the record)

1. 1.Presentation - Pathways to Prosperity: Financial Literacy Program - Gerard McKently, Outreach Coordinator, and Natacha Jules-Beaubrun, Circles Recruitment and Data Specialist

2. 2.Presentation - HCT Certified Public Accountants & Consultants, LLC - Roderick Harvey, CPA, CVA

F.CONSENT AGENDA

1. 1.August 25, 2026 City Commission Meeting Minutes

2. 2.September 2, 2026 City Commission Budget Workshop Minutes

G.OLD BUSINESS (discussion of existing activities or previously held events, if any)

H.PUBLIC HEARINGS AND/OR ORDINANCES

1. 1.RESOLUTION 2026-53 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION AND FUNDING OF THE TENTATIVE MUNICIPAL BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,075,039.00 FOR THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2026, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2027; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

2. 2.ORDINANCE 2026-03 (SECOND READING) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE II, SECTION 2-29 ENTITLED “ORDER OF BUSINESS”; ADDING A REPORT OF THE CITY CLERK TO THE ORDER OF BUSINESS; RENUMBERING AND REORDERING AS NECESSARY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

I.RESOLUTION(S)

1. 1.RESOLUTION 2026-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FROM BROWN & BROWN FOR GENERAL LIABILITY, PROPERTY & CASUALTY COVERAGES, AUTO LIABILITY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION, AS SET FORTH HERETO IN EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

2. 2.RESOLUTION 2026-55 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE WITH AN OVERALL 14.7% INCREASE IN MEDICAL COVERAGE AND 1.3% INCREASE IN DENTAL INSURANCE COVERAGE AND AN 8.8% IN INCREASE IN LIFE INSURANCE AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT “A” HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

3. 3.RESOLUTION 2026-56 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING, APPROVING, AND ADOPTING A NEW ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL CONSISTING OF NEW AND UPDATED ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES; PROVIDING FOR SEPARATE ADMINISTRATIVE AND PERSONNEL POLICIES; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

J.NEW BUSINESS (presentation by city manager of activity or upcoming event, if any)

1. 1.Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) Report

2. 2.Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) Report

K.REPORT OF THE MAYOR

L.REPORT OF THE CITY MANAGER

M.REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY

N.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS OF COMMISSIONERS, IF ANY

O.GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS (items not on the agenda)

P.COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER (community events, feel good announcements, if any)

Q.ADJOURN

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Any citizen of the audience wishing to appear before the City Commission to speak with reference to any agenda or non-agenda item must complete the “Request for Appearance and Comment” form and present completed form to the City Clerk prior to commencement of the meeting.

Should any person seek to appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Reference: Florida Statutes 286.0105)

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