Remarks by McKenzie Fleurimond
228 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 2 of 10
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“Okay, let's do this. Motion. I want to make the motion to appoint. Motion to appoint Commissioner Phyllis Smith as vice mayor.”
City Commission · Aug 27, 2026
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“You can add me to the list of people who made that request.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“I agree with that through the mayor. I agree with that. and um you know we have the p3 that's uh being worked on uh for the tennis center and then we have other other land that we're looking at doing partnerships and so um you know i agree wholeheartedly with commissioner smith on that point um is that that department and really every department is supposed to understand what role they play in bringing in development, bringing in economic development and also even bringing in new residents. because when you talk about Doral, when you talk about City Place, these are things that bring people…”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“I know conceptually what we can do. What I'm saying is we need the infrastructure necessary to get these things done. And I'm talking about the people power, right? That's significantly important because we can imagine that, hey, you know what, we're gonna do this P3 here, we're gonna do it there, but there's a reason why We've been looking at that space for years. And by the way, if you drive by there now, it's actually pretty nice and plush. The grass has grown and it's green. It's gone from dirt to now green grass. Hopefully someday in the near future we can actually see something done.…”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“And has ever been correct. And so, you know, that's why last I think last time we had our commission meeting, I said, you know, we need to get the buy in of the residents, you know, because if they better understand the goals of this kind of development, then you won't face any or not much hesitation and buy-in from the residents. So that's significantly... going to help you or delay the process.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“I THINK IT'S THE SAME ONE COMMISSIONER SMUCHLER WAS TALKING ABOUT. IT'S AN OLD PARK ON WEST DIXIE Yeah. I forget what street.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“It's beside the TECO property. Beside the TECO property.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Sorry, that's a significant savings? Yes. And I just want to see where it's coming from, right? Absolutely.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Yeah. And I think that kind of lends itself to a, you know, there's a term for that position when they're looking for efficiencies and cost efficiency, et cetera, et cetera. I forgot. The term is not coming to my mind, but. Okay. No. Definitely not that. But there's a specific position that looks for these types of efficiencies and things of that sort. It's a type of analysis, and the word is escaping me as well. Right, right. But either way. if we're doing that consistently to kind of measure because there's a lot of times we vote on something here as a commission and either you know uh we…”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“By the way, Ninjio, is that, okay, so, but is that a platform that we can, are there other platforms that we can use, or is that the only platform? I'll have to call him up to answer that one.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Right, okay. Because the thing is, with all due respect, the Ninjio is a very interesting dynamic, or I don't know how to really phrase it, to get... Well, not really. You know, it's kind of the way to get the messaging across. I think that it's just using a very odd way of trying to train. But that's a whole other conversation. I'm just wondering if that's something that most corporations or organizations are going with now, or is that just something that we just happen to select? How does that work? Well, no. Other organizations use know-before.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“These positions weren't filled positions, right? Correct. So they were budgeted for, but they weren't filled. That's correct. And you're saying that the department was functioning efficiently with the number of employees that it had? Yes. To the best?”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Okay. You know, I'm just looking at a department where, you know, Almost everything that we have is procured, right? That's correct. And so if you can just help me understand, you know, maybe I'm overthinking this. Well, is it a manpower? Is it manpower that allows the department to be as efficient as it possibly can? Or is it is what what is allowing this department to maximize its potential? Because. I'm looking at manpower and I'm looking at the ability to process as much procurement as possible efficiently in a timely manner. And I'm thinking that's manpower, right? So unless there's some…”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“And having said this, what departments are actively participating in their own procurement? Now, none. Okay.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“OKAY. SO THAT'S USUALLY THE BEGINNING OF THE PROCESS IS ON A DEPARTMENTAL LEVEL.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Is that it, Commissioner? Okay. As far as that fund is concerned, what, can the building department do, or is the building department allowed to provide some type of relief to our residents and to our business community when it comes to fees,”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“And it and is the building department or is that fund also allowed to pay for improvements or or no?”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Okay, and also the The Assistance with improvements to residential and commercial properties because that's a significant number yes right and if you're saying that we can't move that that that money to any other fund or any other line item correct has to stay within that department right so I want to I want to see what ways we can we can utilize that, at least some portion of it, right? Absolutely.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Okay. Just when you bring back those options, make sure you don't reference another commissioner.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“Yes. All right, community development. All right.”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026
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“But doesn't... Commissioner Hsu, doesn't the department head do the hiring? No. Well, I guess, I'm sorry, let me rephrase that. Yes. The department head participates in the hiring process? Absolutely, yes. Okay, and then HR then hires that employee for that specific department?”
City Commission · Aug 25, 2026