Good evening.

The meeting of the Myanmar City Commission is now called to order.

An opportunity was given to the public to register to participate or email the city clerk twenty-four hours prior to the commission meeting with any questions, comments, concerns on items we will hear on this evening's agenda.

Any person may be heard on this evening's agenda.

Any per excuse me, any person may be heard by the city commission through the chair, and upon registering pursuant to the published notice.

Was that the voice of God?

If we have IT mute, mute your mic, thanks.

Any person may be heard by the commission through the chair, and upon registering pursuant to the published notice for not more than three minutes on any proposition before the city commission unless modified by the chair.

This meeting is being streamed live at Miramarfl.gov slash commission meeting and televised on Comcast Channel Seventy-eight and ATNT U versus Channel 99 for the City of Miramar subscribers.

As of March eighteenth, twenty twenty-six at four thirty PM.

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All comments submitted will be included as part of the record for this meeting and will be considered by the city commission prior to any action being taken.

At this time, Madam Clerk, please call the roll.

Mayor Massum.

Here.

Commissioner Chambers.

Here.

Commissioner Sherizard.

Present.

Here.

Commissioner Edwards.

City Manager Dr.

Virgin.

City Attorney Powell.

Here.

Let us all rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

And to the Republic for which it stands.

Leslie Ogilvie, Parks and Record Recreation, sister.

Jasmine Hall, Parks and Recreation, Uncle.

Michelle Harris, Office of the City Manager, Aunt.

Winsome Freeman, Finance, Cousin and Uncle.

Orlande St.

O Prince, Finance, Cousin.

Kathleen Perez, Fire Rescue Mother.

And Julio Brasino, I learned this week, um, lost his uncle.

Let's keep our colleagues in our thoughts and prayers as they transition their loved ones, as well as we as we are observing other condolences and bereavement in our community.

Let's have a moment of silence.

Let's give them a round of applause.

Proclamation Financial Literacy Month, April 2026.

Whereas in March 2024, the Senate passed resolution 316 that officially recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month, and whereas National Finance Financial Literacy Month is dedicated to improving financial literacy in an effort to ensure that all Americans have access to trustworthy financial services and products.

And whereas financial literacy can help families establish and maintain healthy financial habits to improve their quality of life.

And whereas 2026 is the City of Miramar's eighth year participating in Financial Literacy Month, which creates public awareness designed to help residents and other consumers better manage their personal finances through collaboration and coordinated efforts across the city.

And whereas the City of Miramar encourages state agencies, public and private institutions, regional agencies, and community organizations to provide instruction, activities and initiatives that contribute to the developing and enhancing financial literacy knowledge and skills to ensure economic success.

And whereas when Myanmar residents increase their personal financial knowledge and skills, the financial well-being of the individual and the city will improve.

And whereas national research continues to highlight points of concern for how Americans manage personal debt, retirement savings, and daily budgetary challenges.

And whereas the designation of Financial Literacy Month helps raise public awareness about the importance of financial education in Miramar.

And whereas the Financial Literacy Month, the City of Myanmar will host financial seminars at various locations throughout the city, where Miramar employees and citizens will learn how to budget, increase their cash flow, investment strategies, and planning for their futures.

Now, therefore, I Wayne Mesa, Mayor of the City of Myanmar, and on behalf of the City Commission, do hereby proclaim April 2026 as Financial Literacy Month.

At this time, I invite police social worker Ashley Ferguson and Dr.

Fabio Naranjo to receive the proclamation in observance of the 2026 Social Work Month Proclamation, Social Workers Uplift, Defend, and Transform.

Whereas social workers positively impact the lives of millions of Americans daily in hospitals, schools, child welfare agencies, community centers, and within the federal, state, and local governments nationwide.

And whereas for more than a century, social workers have worked to improve human well-being, advocate for advocate for justice and support everyone's basic needs.

And as much as social workers select this profession out of a deep commitment to help uplift, defend and transform the lives of people, their families, and communities.

And whereas the 2026 theme, Social Workers, Uplift, Defend, Transform, shines a light on the resolute spirit of social workers who transform lives while bringing hope, healing, and justice to the communities they serve, especially in times of profound change and challenges.

Because social workers follow a code of ethics that calls on them to stand for equality in every community, uphold human dignity, and fight injustice.

And whereas social workers are on the front lines defending vulnerable populations, including immigrants, LGBTQIA 2S Plus individuals, and those facing discrimination or poverty while uplifting vital social safety net programs and ensuring the rights of everyone.

Considering social workers assist those navigating trauma, grief, and systemic biases, and help people recover from natural disasters, public health crisis, and other issues while transforming their lives in encouraging ways.