Margate up to date 
with the commissioner
Joanne Simone. 

Here are some topics of interest in Margate:

Through the home improvement grant, we learned that some contractors are charging whatever they want for permit fees. The city charges 5-7% of the actual cost of the job for a permit. If the permit fee charged by the contractor appears to exceed the cost of the work, check with the city for the actual cost of the permit.

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A new Chipotle on Atlantic Blvd in the Walmart Shopping Plaza is in the permitting process. Interior construction is waiting for plan review corrections to be resubmitted. The shell building has been approved.

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The opening of Fire Station 58 has been delayed due to supply chain issues.

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Oriole Park, bid and permit drawings are 100% complete. The park has bid for a new multi-use turf field with sports lighting, new playground equipment, umbrellas, new concession/restroom building, water feature, gazebo and shade pavilions with site furniture, landscaping, irrigation and fencing. We believe that the bidding process will exceed the original budget estimates (from the parks bond), so this design will need to be submitted to the Commission before proceeding.

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Winfield and Lemon Tree Parks are 100% complete.

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