TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Cale Curtis, City Manager
DATE: November 25, 2025
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APPROVE THAT THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, HEREBY AUTHORIZES THE ADDITION OF NON-BARGAINED FOR POSITIONS OF ONE (1) FULL-TIME DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF AND THREE (3) FULL-TIME ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEFS TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF DIVISION FIRE CHIEF, WITH THE POSITIONS TO BE PROVIDED FOR DURING THE BUDGET AMENDMENT PROCESS.
BACKGROUND: The reclassification to Deputy and Assistant Fire Chiefs is part of the department’s succession planning efforts and aligns our structure with all other fire agencies in Broward County. This change ensures leadership continuity, consistency in command, and improved coordination across regional operations.
RECOMMENDATION: City Staff recommends Approval
FISCAL IMPACT: TBD
CONTACT PERSON: Roberto Lorenzo, Fire Chief, 954-971-7010