TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Jennifer M. Johnson, City Clerk
DATE: September 16, 2026
Title
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, APPOINTING ______________ AS THE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT 1 REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE BROWARD METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE CITY OF MARGATE.
BACKGROUND: The Broward MPO is a transportation policy-making board comprised of 25 voting members, including representatives from municipalities within Broward County, the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority/Tri-Rail (SFRTA), the Broward County School Board, and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. There are an additional 13 alternate members who may vote when regular members are absent. The MPO is responsible for transportation planning and funding allocation in Broward County and works collaboratively with the public, planning organizations, government agencies, elected officials, and community groups to develop transportation plans.
The MPO Board meets on the second Thursday of every month* in the MPO Board Room, located in the Trade Centre South Building at 100 West Cypress Creek Road, 6th Floor, Suite 650, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 at 9:30 a.m. These meetings are open to the public, and participation is encouraged.
*Typically, there are no MPO Board meetings in August or January. The next meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2026, at 9:30 AM.
Mayor Arserio was appointed as the Broward MPO representative for Municipal District 1 for the City of Margate at the December 2, 2020, Regular City Commission meeting.
RECOMMENDATION: For consideration by the City Commission
FISCAL IMPACT: None
CONTACT PERSON: Jennifer M. Johnson, City Clerk